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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] iiqwertyii:
I'm so sorry if any of my questions are just basic. I'm so confused about rooting and installing a new rom.

I just switched to an Android phone from over 4 years of using an iPhone. I have found out that Rooting is not as easy as jailbreaking.

1. Is there a step by step guide that I can find to install Cleanrom 3.3 on my Note 2?

--- I'm confused because i thought rooting was installing a new version of a rom, but if I'm correct i have to root, then install a new rom and kernel?

2. Is there a way to back up my stock phone so that if I want to do a factory reset all i have to do is reboot to the saved stock version?

3.Is there anything that I should do before rooting and installing a new rom in case of mistakes?

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP FOR NEW ANDROID USER!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] RojasTKD:
Jailbreaking and Rooting are not the same thing:

http://www.androidpit.com/jailbreak-android

http://android.appstorm.net/general/iphone-jailbreaking-vs-android-rooting/

Basic steps:

1. Root with Odin (using you computer and phone plugged into USB)

- Some info here and how to here (instructions and download needed on post 2):

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1980644

2. Flash a custom recovery:

- easy method: Go the Google play store and install "Goomanager" this app will install TWRP custom recovery.

3. flash you custom ROM (make sure it made for your phones model)

- Download your desired COMPATIBLE ROM

- Move ROM to your Note II

- Turn off phone and boot into recovery (holding Power+VolUp+Home, I think?)

- Click backup and backup you current ROM, just in case (this will back up your stock & rooted ROM)

- Once in recovery click install, navigate to where you placed the ROM on you device, choose you ROM and install

This is mostly from memory, so I still recommend you do some reading. Here is a good place to start:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1987541

It's really not that hard you just have to take it step by step and make sure you follow instructions. Read, read, read.

Hope this helps you get started, and welcome to Android!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] JGGW:
personally, i'm a huge advocate of a jig, which is essentially a little device that you can plug into your micro-usb of your phone that will force it into download mode.

Download mode is the mode you will need to be in to use Odin, which is the program you use to flash certain things that are not packaged to be flashed via recovery.

note that recovery and download more are not the same thing. recovery is volume up-home-power and download mode is volume down-home-power... they are two separate things.

why is a jig useful: in the rare event that you do something completely wrong like flash a rom that isn't for your phone and you can't get into recovery using the 3 button combo but the phone is showing signs of life... then insert the jig and BOOM instand download mode, you can get to stock with odin from there, re-root/install recovery and then flash your previously backed up rom and carry on merrily as if nothing happened.

it's like having a safety net.

a simple XDA search can teach you how to build one, or you can go on ebay and for like 3 bucks get one...you may not use it for a while but then one day the time will come when you're hooped and you remember you have your jig and it'll be the best 3 bucks + shipping you ever spent lol
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TomAshcroft:
Hello, has anyone managed to get the Xbox 360 controller with an OTG cable to work on Modern combat 4? The right analogue stick doesn't move so I cannot turn my player, i would like to remap the controls as they only partially work right now. If anyone has experience with this or any form of guide how to help this would be hugely appreciated. Thanks
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msankadi:
+1 ^^^

I am looking for a similar thing...also is there an xbox app like the six axis for ps3 controller (even beta version in development would be helpful)...
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] espionage724:
I believe you might need a custom keylayout. If I recall right, someone posted a proper keylayout for both a wired and wireless Xbox 360 controller that was supposed to fix the spiraling camera issue in DEAD TRIGGER, which I would imagine would work fine for any other game :)
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TomAshcroft:
Okay but how do I go about getting a custom key layout?
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Quonith:
Will need to have root.

Info and key map in this thread

Not played modern combat 4... But this got my Xbox controllers working properly with dead trigger, gta3 and GTA vice city...
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TomAshcroft:
I'm fine with rooting just only if the controller will work for definite, otherwise I will return and swap for a ps3 sixaxis , and thanks also.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TomAshcroft:
Although that guide seems to apply to wireless? I'm using wired
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hajalie24:
I tried that guide and it doesn't seem to be doing anything for MC4.

There is an app called USB/BT Joystick Center that does what you ask, it also works for a ton of devices such as wii controllers, mice, keyboards, etc. However native support would be much better.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndroidLonghorn:
Has anyone used USB/BT Joystick Center on the Nexus 10? It looks interesting.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Quonith:
The file 'Vendor_045e_Product_0291.kl.zip', attached to that guide, is the key map for wired controllers, which is missing from the n10. Just extract and copy the file to /system/usr/key layout and then set permissions. As I said before, I can't say if it works with mc4 but it definitely works for other games.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TomAshcroft:
I rooted / got USB/BT joystick centre 6, and used the touch server add on to assign the touch screen commands to my Xbox controller.

Each button works correctly, and both analogs but my only problem now is the sensitivity is not high enough for the right analog (turning left/right and up/down) so it takes about 5 seconds for a 360 degrees turn.

I turned the in game sensitivity up to Max, also when I assigned the right analog to turn I put the speed to its highest (10), increasing the speed helped slightly but I need it to be faster, anyone have expereince with the app and able to tell me how to increase the sensitivity?
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TomAshcroft:
Just tried the guide from that thread and its no different unfortunately, the same buttons work before and after following the guide. Those buttons are Lb, Rb, Y,X and the left analog stick. Aside from that guide all I actually need is to increase the right analog sensitivity using USB/BT joystick centre somehow if anyone can assist,
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aznmode:
Maybe the better choice is ps3 controller with sixaxis app? I used to use it for Asus prime and modern combat 3. Panning wasn't as smooth though and required you to set up on screen button layout.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TomAshcroft:
Hmm from video tutorials I've seen of the ps3 controller on MC4, the sensitivity seems the same. Maybe I'm wrong but would rather first try and figure it out for an Xbox controller before buying a new one
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sukhish:
Does it work? as i am also trying to use my wired 360 controller and right stick doesn't seem to work...
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TomAshcroft:
You have to use the j>t touch emulation and set up the buttons yourself, but the right analog is to slow, need to know if their is a way to speed it up
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TomAshcroft:
Still looking for help with my right analog sensitivity :/
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phclyde:
Help with right analog stick Sensitivity.

I am also trying to raise the sensitivity for my right analog stick as I am also trying to play Modern Combat 4 with my Xbox 360 controller. Does anyone have a solution?:
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TomAshcroft:
I never found one. I just went ahead and bought the ps3 six axis, along with the app. Has a sensitivity option which is perfect
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nikguy:
I can't see buying a $50 controller for a $1 game. I have a wired Xbox controller but think it would be cool if I could use my controller on mc4.. Joy2touch doesn't work too well. Any help would be awesome!

Am I using joy to touch wrong? Its like the dead Zone is huge but once you overcome the dead zone the movement speed seems to be full on. So aiming speed is either way fast or it doesn't move at all....
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] the_boo:
I tried using a 360 controller for a long time on many games and it was never quite optimized enough...

I borrowed a friend's ps3 controller and never turned back.. Bought a used one from eBay for like $15

More and more games are accepting the native gamepad mode from the sixaxis controller app

The bard's tale even switches all of the in game buttons to actual ps3 buttons(like it will say " push X to do this")

Don't see it as buying a $50 controller for a $1 game... See it as buying a controller for all the games you'll play in the future

If you go to the sixaxis controller app in google play the dev recommends a couple off brand ps3 controllers that work well with the app... Much less expensive
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uli68:
isn't MC4 supposed to have native controller support? i am sure i read it somewhere. also, it's a shame that devs don't seem to be able to support the most common controllers in a FPS! i really don't see how to get any enjoyment from playing with touch controls.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nikguy:
Do I need the six axis app for modern combat 4? I thought it had native support.. also do you know of a list of off brand controllers that are supposed to work with the six axis app. He mentions that these two companies may work but doesn't go any further than that from what I read.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 01alim:
Right stick doesn't work for me from a PS3 controller via OTG. Will stick to wireless via sixaxis app...
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nikguy:
Weird. What controller does work natively then?
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 01alim:
Are any claimed to work natively? Just curious. Sixaxis works nicely though.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nikguy:
I got joy2touch to work a little bit better but I agree with the sensitivity issue. I turned the sensitivity in game all the way up nut it did not help very much. Anyone find a solution? If I nought a ps3 controller is it still going to be sluggish?
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 01alim:
Nope. Working perfectly for me. Sixaxis app has a sensitivity slider too which fine tunes it all nicely.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akatora1984:
Right Analogue stick on xbox!

You have to go into the game settings to have two thumb pads, one in the right for moving and one in the left for looking.

Using the usb BT joycenter you map each stick to the thumb pads.

Attached video sums it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwrGpVquGyo
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qazmed:
guys can i use wii controller to play mc4

some buttons work but the right stick(camera controlling analogue)doesnt work
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gotbass:
hi

have you managed to get any further with MC4 and the wired 360 controller?

im in the same boat.

thanks

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hi,

my right analogue stick still doesnt work =/ how did you get it to work with your wired controller?

thanks
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gotbass:
Where did you get the touch adding from?

Thanks
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TomAshcroft:
Hi Mate, I believe I used Joy2Touch Server, Its the touch emulation add-on for USB Joystick Center 8, But like I mentioned In my post, I found no way (or any information on it) on how to speed up the right analog stick no matter what, So my solution was to trade-in my Xbox controller for a PS3 Sixaxis one, and download the Sixaxis app, which costs £1-2. Trust me I tried everything, its not worth the hassle when you can switch to PS3 controller and be able to make touch profiles for any and all games, including near enough every emulator.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gotbass:
hi

thanks for the reply.

i have tried the sixaxis route initially. however i have a nook HD and apparently sixaxis isnt implemented on the customs roms available yet.

ive searched the playstore for the joy2touch server addon with no avail...

can you link it to me?

thanks again
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TomAshcroft:
Hey no problem, try this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwrGpVquGyo

Its the video on how to set-up touch emulation within the app, plus where to download the plugin you'll need.

Let me know how you get on, I'm curious to see if anyone can figure this out.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gotbass:
hi

thats the tutorial ive been following.

i cant seem to find the touch addon anywhere? its not on the playstore and the link you provided doesnt have it =/

ive done everything in the tutorial with the latest version of joycenter GOLD, does that incorporate the addon?

thanks
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TomAshcroft:
Unfortunately I dont use usb joy center anymore as I switched to the six axis + sixaxis app. Id assume if its not available on the store then yes it would be incorporated into the gold version. Honestly though mate I know its not ideal but I was reccomended to get the six axis and since having it, its been far easier and better to use on any game/emulator available.

As im pretty sure usb joy center doesnt recognise the right analog as being an analog stick and therefore you'll never get the desired sensitivity. Dont quote me on this but ive not read about a singoe siccess story with the wired or wireless controller for MC4.
[General Questions and Answers] niziol_pl:
I have sgs+ 9001 and doomnexus v3 rom with 3,0,5 kernel. I've done root but i still cant access to files from system folder. I need this to change dpi so my device would be comaptibile with apps. O havent seen here any similar Q.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Androyed:
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-one-x-neoprene-pouch.html

I think I've seen this pouch being mentioned somewhere on this forum. I know it's for the HTC One X, but since the dimensions are pretty much the same I'm sure the Nexus 4 will fit too. I'm looking for a pouch, and a pouch like this with a magnetic mechanic would be great.

Has anyone bought this pouch, and is there a similar pouch with a magnetic mechanic like that? I would love to have a pouch like this but I've only found this one on htcpedia and shipping to Europe is expensive.

By the way, I'm NOT looking for something like this:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] lukesleepwalker:
I like that but kind of a shame it has that pattern on it.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Sanfo12:
I posted this over on the note 2 section and someone thought I should put this on here too. Sg3 with jelly bean for $99 or note 2 for $289. It's an upgradable line. Difference of 190 bucks. Opinions are welcomed.

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Double posting not allowed and there is already a thread for phone comparisons

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[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] thatsupnow:
Its personal preference right. Its your decision

sent from the dark side of the universe....
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] greystealth:
The Note 2 is a beast. Yea they're very similar but using both, I can definitely feel the quad core performance advantage on the Note 2. Side by side I could also tell a distinct difference in the brightness and saturation of the screen. And probably the biggest difference is the battery. You can literally go days on one charge with heavy use. The GS3, not so much. If you're into phablets, def go with the Note 2.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] X_Fact0r:
I had Note 2 to play around with for a couple of weeks and I've owned SGS3 since July. I thought the Note 2 was solid but it was just too darn big for my liking. That was pretty much the only issue I had with the Note 2. I love how big the Note 2 screen is and all but I hated walking around with it in my pants pocket.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] KentuckyHouse:
These two posts hit my experience with the Note 2 right on the head.

Like X_Fact0r, I've had the S3 since July. I decided to give the Note 2 a try and while it's a GREAT phone, I just couldn't get past the size. If someone has already had the S3, it feels like the Note 2 is just a S3 on steroids. For me, it wasn't worth the nearly $700 off-contract price to feel like I was just getting a bigger screen and I returned it. I also didn't think I'd use the S-Pen very much, although if I'd kept it for good, I may have found that it was really useful.

Add to that how good the development is for the S3, and I just decided to stick with it. But I'm not bashing the Note 2 at all. It worked flawlessly and if you don't mind having a small tablet in your pocket, it's a great choice. But I LOVE my S3, so I stuck with it.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Brad.S.:
Very interesting to see how the S3 people feel about this as opposed to the Note II users.

Mainly it looks like it's just a size issue here. And for the Note II guys, they thought the same until they put it to good use; multi-tasking and such.

I'd like to hear from more people.. For the sake of knowing.

& thanks OP for posting over here as well.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] md1008:
I played with one at best buy and it honestly I say gs3. Not to get all Apple but it was difficult to use one handed which is nice about the gs3 is that it is perfect size just pushing the boundaries of comfort. Also the price tag IMO is inexcusable. The note II might be a better phone but with the gs3 I feel you are getting your monies worth for what we pay. The note II did seem more durable than the sgs3 issue solved with a d30 case though :)

sent from my Samsung Gangster S III on the T-Mobile network

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I am sure had I owned one I would change my opinion and adapted to the size...still I say gs3

sent from my Samsung Gangster S III on the T-Mobile network
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jev3gs:
To me the Note 2 is a better phone. Size, pen, battery life and quad core are awesome!

For the money an S3 for 99 is a great deal. For instance if a Note 2 user would offer me their Note 2 if I gave them my S3 and $200 I would keep the S3.

Pretty much that is why I still have the S3 today :)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] KentuckyHouse:
That's exactly what it was for me. I'd gotten into the "bigger is better" mentality, but I found it was just too big for my tastes.

The odd thing, and this was just my experience, was that I expected with the quad core hype it would be the smoothest phone I could find. I actually ended up having some unexpected lag. This was just with the stock launcher, but it was still there. It must have just been an aberration, though.

My S3 is smooth as silk.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Cusa:
I'll take the s3 over n2 any day.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MasterDecker:
I have the GS III, my wife has the Note II. For me the size of the GS III is perfect, just on that edge of being too big. The note 2 however is just too big for my tastes, but then again my wife drops hers in her purse, so carrying it is not an issue. If I want a bigger screen I bust out my transformer tablet, or even worse my toshiba laptop.

But I do like both devices for what they are and what they are capable of doing. Now if your a BIT of an artist always looking for a canvas, then the note 2 is more for you. Just not for me. I love my GS III, that is until the next shiny thing that comes along...oh look a penny....
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] techiesam:
I have both, S3 from July and Note 2 from Nov. I like note 2 better.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] bdpyo:
I played with the note recently and I honestly don't think I could get over the size of that thing. I put it to my ear and it was like I literally had a book to my ear.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] KentuckyHouse:
This is so totally me. I love my S3...until the S4 is announced and I start obsessing over it!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ReidStylez:
Honestly I bought the S3 coming from an iPhone 5 and I really want a Note 2 LOL
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Sanfo12:
why Is that Reid?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] rha_december:
I've had my S3 since July, and now I wish I had waited for the Note 2 before signing up for a contract. I wonder if I can sell my S3 for $300 and pay the difference for a Note 2 at retail price. I don't mind the size. If anything is worth doing or achieving for you, then there's no reason to be embarrassed.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] kbiz:
my GF has the GS3 and I have the note 2... I literally have spotify streaming music for 10 hrs per day on average... surf ebay and craigslist apps constantly at the same time... play videos and use the multiview ability all the time... sounds silly but its useful with whatsapp! I never turn anything off! I have wifi, BT, NFC, all motion, all samsung, no power saving, basically zero concern for battery draw and after 18 hours of constant use... I end my days with around 20% battery remaining! The GS3 is nothing close. Plus the raw power and freakish speed of the GN2 is unreal! I can scroll any list no matter the length at maximum speed and never induce even one shutter... wicked fast! So yeah... I'm sticking with the Note2.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] twanskys204:
I have a s3, 2 note 2s. s3 is a better bang for your buck but note 2 destroy s3 in

Everything IMO..

Sent from outside our window
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netdef:
Had my atrux a while now, for a good while now it has started to just go off. Almost everytime I put in pocket and take it out it has gone off. This was in after no changes in room but one I've been using for a while. So I decided to change ROM and try again formatted everything but still does it.

What is best our latest Kernel to use at moment for UK T-Mobile or and radio ROM
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thesummoner101:
Are you saying the phone itself shuts off or just the screen turns off? There was a feature called "pocket detection", it could be turning your screen off.

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[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netdef:
Nope tne thing is actually off. Press power button for it ro boit again. It has happened as im in middle of something. Anyway of wiping everything. Judt in caee something corrupt
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thesummoner101:
I believe you can erase all user data from Privacy under settings. Don't think you need a custom recovery either to restore your phone. Try booting with volume down and going into recovery by pressing volume down until android recovery pops up and press volume up.

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