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[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr.m0x:
I also came from an s3 and I don't regret my decision to change one bit. Here are sold pros and cons as I see them.

Pros:

The build quality is better for the nexus.

The ips screen is more attractive.

The ui is smoother and more responsive.

No bloat ... touchwiz roms are close to 1 gb to download.

It gets updates almost instantly.

Developer support is unmatched by anything except another nexus device.

Cons:

Storage is more limited due to lack of expandability.

No removable battery.

No fm radio.

So as you can see there are more pros than cons in favour of the nexus.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Argenist:
The Nexus 4 is smaller in width than the S3, so how is it you're having more difficulty holding the N4? lol
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] codeda:
Its smaller in width but thicker. I never had a problem using the gs3 one handed but on this device I do. On the gs3 if I wrapped my fingers around it my middle and thumb would barely reach but on the nexus there is a giant gap. Just wasn't expecting it .
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vangelis13:
Not sure if serious; you're talking millimeters here..
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] codeda:
I'm a girl with very small hands. Millimeters count. So no, not joking. Hard enough to get a high end phone to work for me because they are all so large.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] desynch-:
I was in that dilemma too, between selling my international GS3 for a N4. But in reality, there are a few more functions that I favored more on the GS3 that the N4 could not provide.

I listen to music on my phone a lot. I can customize volume on a whim by modifying the defaut_gain.conf file under /system/etc to deafening levels. I use a 3 button (vol+ / vol- / pause) headset for phone calls (Sony MH1C). As far as I've tried, the 3 button headset didn't work on my N4. I've read it's an issue with JB. On a whim, I can use my FM radio to listen to radio stations. The pictures that come out of my GS3 are noticeably better than the N4.

I can't get over NOT having a microSD and a removable battery.

So I'm keeping both phones and SIM swapping. I'm plagued by creature comforts that I've always been used to/taken for granted. People using USA variants of the GS3 may not feel/share the same sentiments that I do, however.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tanjiajun_34:
Just bought a Nexus 4... I like Nexus 4 it just cannot really take over Galaxy S III in my heart....

Why?

Cameras are really sucky compared to the Galaxy S III. REALLY!!! Especially the front camera!!!

No external SDCard.....

Although yes I know Nexus 4 is very smooth... Smoother than S3.... And also the awesome updates from Google directly. But there is a lot to give up. Better cameras, sd slot. :(
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vangelis13:
^^ Sell on ebay, profit!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xpla:
I have issues with my iPhone5 in combination with my carrier (HD-Voice sounds awful). I tried a S3 but returned it because Apple was very patient and i got 4 replacements.

Now i still have my iPhone5 because the last one wasn't picked up by TNT (UPS) yet. I managed to get a Nexus4 here in my country and it was delivered yesterday. Today i ordered a S3 again and returned N4.

+ N4 offers great Android experience

+ Nice screen size

+ beveled edges are awesome

- N4 just uses medium quality components

--- static/noises in the speaker when display is activated

--- bad shielding of the speaker against cellular signal (last time i experienced this was on a 10 year old Nokia)

--- device gets really hot when using

--- Battery life is ... a joke :) And i don't understand to flash a custom kernel on a stock android phone (as much i'm willed to do such thing but these are things Google hast to manage in the first place)

--- proximity sensor had some issues - display stayed dark when i moved the device away from my ear

--- Ambient light sensor is a joke (much too dark)

--- overall voice quality (i used another carrier not that one who makes troubles with my iPhone5) is like my old Nokia phones. Nothing special.

Overall it's a great device if you're a developer. For an everyday phone it's more like a mid-range phone in terms of quality.

As my new S3 has the same price tag (€ 400,-) as the N4 had here the decision to return it was very easy.

By the way it was the best Android device i ever used in terms of speed and smoothness and some very nice detail features compared to iOS.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jessesam:
The colors are really vibrant on s3 and it looks awesome. Screen display matters to me more than anything so I am planning to sell my nexus 4. I tried adjusting the gamma etc on nexus 4 but still it's really washed compared to s3. The stock rom on nexus 4 has lot of issues (battery drain) so nexus users still has to flash rom and my other reason to buy nexus 4 was to avoid wasting time to flash all the different rom's.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] calanizzle:
Srsly, people blaming on the camera.. If you want to use your phone to take professional pictures, you're wrong.. Camera is fine, go get a real camera if you want to take pictures 24/7, instahipsters!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stabadus:
Switched to SGS3 -- My experience

After much thought, I decided to sell my Nexus 4 and purchase a SGS3 (i747) for AT&T. I honestly could not be happier with my decision and don't understand why people trash talk the SGS3 so much. In my use, it's just as fast and smooth as the Nexus 4.

Software

As for the "latest software" debate.. I rooted the SGS3 and installed AOKP 4.2.1.. so much for that argument.

Hardware

Nexus 4 appears to have a far better CPU and GPU on paper, but to the average user, both Nexus 4 and SGS3 are really buttery smooth for daily tasks. Unless you're into hardcore gaming, you most probably will not be able to tell the difference even though it's dual vs quad core. Both were a TIE imho.

Buttons

Some users prefer the on-screen buttons - something I was oblivious to before getting the Nexus 4. After a few weeks of playing with the Nexus, I learned I couldn't go back to capacitive let alone physical buttons. The SGS3 comes with one physical home button and two capacitive buttons; HOWEVER, every single custom ROM will give you the option to add a Navbar and you can easily disable the capacitive buttons. You will also have the home button to wake your phone if preferred. I think SGS3 wins in this case.

Camera

SGS3 wins hands down. Nexus 4 had such grainy photos which were worse than even my old SGS2 Skyrocket..

LTE

SGS3 has LTE for those in cities with LTE coverage.. why give up that feature even if you don't frequently use data.. it's fast as hell for when you do need it.

Screen

I must admit, I miss the amazing resolution of the Nexus 4. Would be able to read the smallest words on the browser without having to zoom in. But colors seemed washed out nonetheless. AMOLED offers nice vibrant colors and seemed to be a nice alternative to IPS. Resolution on the SGS3 isn't THAT much worse anyway. Tie here depending on your preference.

Storage

SGS3 has SD card slot.. I think that says enough.

Appearance

I liked the look of the Nexus 4 much better than my SGS3. It had a very premium feel to it. Was not a fan of the gay glittery back though. Nexus 4 wins if you care about how your phone looks on the outside.. although most cases will cover up any unique aesthetics and make all smartphones appear to be the same.

This is just my take on the Nexus 4 vs. SGS3. Obviously the Nexus 4 has better benchmarks and hardware, but for the average user.. it definitely shouldn't be the deciding factor.

Edit:

Price

After selling my Nexus 4 and purchasing a SGS3 I actually ended up profiting a substantial amount. (Nexus 4 cost me $390 shipped, sold for $435, purchased SGS3 for $280)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] javacody:
Quad core vs. Dual core. Quad core wins hands down.

Other comparisons don't matter.

Why? Because you can also run AOKP or AOSP on nexus 4 and have similar quality photos...

But good luck with full driver support for the Galaxy SIII especially the non international version.

You wanted a GSIII. Just because you wanted it. You don't need to justify your decision to anyone but yourself. So maybe, just maybe, part of you suspects this was a bad call and you are trying to get us to pat you on the back and say good call.

But it ain't gonna happen...

Anyway. Next week there will be another shiny new phone for you to try and in the grand scheme of things, its just a phone.

Enjoy.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hern1989:
The s3 has a screen with saturated colors. Battery is awesome on stock with nexus 4. No need to flash other roms. Maybe you should never had bought a N4.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Motogp1:
Like most things its all subjective thats why you get so many differing opinions, do as I did and have both. :thumbup:

Sent from nexus 4 or SGS3 using xda premium.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phositadc:
I generally agree with the OP actually, but I'll be keeping my n4 because I can't stand touch wiz or other manufacturer skins, and when I used cm10 a few weeks ago on a gs3 it still had some pretty substantial issues.

I think if gs3 were a nexus, it would be far more popular than the lg nexus, even if not quad core. At least, I know I'd take it over the lg if for nothing else but the superior camera.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stabadus:
You're trolling incorrectly. Quad core doesn't always beat dual core (in this case yes, but not always). Other comparisons don't matter? LOL.. That's just stupid. There's plenty of support for SGS3 so I'm not worried. How did you get that I may suspect this to be a bad call when I specifically stated otherwise and gave reasoning to help anyone else which was in my situation. Good job on jumping to random conclusions. I couldn't care less about what people on this forum have to say.

Enjoy your phone with the newest android software which is only exclusive to Nexus owners (quite possibly the biggest advantage Nexus has).. Oh wait, but I also have the newest android software.. Among a list of other features. Wha wha whaaa?!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zappy24:
I've got both phones, as for everyday use both phones are about the same when it comes to switching and using apps. Though I will say the 4.2 roms for the Nexus 4 feel a lot more finished with the Galaxy S III still experiences problems keeping a data connection in CM 10.1 while the Nexus 4 has no problems. All I saw some screen flashing while using IMO on my Galaxy S III earlier.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] javacody:
Your comparison was illogical.

You are comparing apples to oranges.

Compare stock Nexus 4 to stock GSIII.

Or compare AOSP N4 to AOSP GSIII.

Use a little logic trollbait. You allegedly have a brain. Use it.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshnichols189:
If you didn't care what people on the forum thought, why the **** did you make a thread asking for opinions?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] richteralan:
The only valid reason to switch to GS3 is mSDHC slot, again depends on your local storage usage, and I agree it is a very real dilemma.

For me, the fast update and customizability of stock Android far out-weight anything. N4 dev community probably is not as active as GS3 right now but it will definitely pick up the pace.

LTE? absolutely no interest unless we have 90% same coverage as HSPA+ globally.

I will stay with a highly customizable global 3G phone and timely update directly from Google.
[HTC One V] bratusm:
Hello!

OK, so bootanimation is in \system\media (at least I found it there - bootanimation.zip). No idea to change it, as I love it like it is :cool:

Where to put and how to name downanimation? I tried same folder and some "usual" names, but... :confused:

Thanks in advance...
[HTC One V] donhashem.dh:
Try searching in uhhhh emmmm ehhhh. .....I forgot.. maybe customize resource
[HTC One V] cybervibin:
What's down animation zzzzzz
[HTC One V] mihirengg19:
in custom rom- system/media, in stock-customise resource.

Sent from my One V
[HTC One V] bratusm:
Shut down animation...
[HTC One V] bratusm:
I put it in system/media, but it doesn't work...

Should be downanimation.zip, or some other name?
[HTC One V] mihirengg19:
in system media there is only bootanimation.zip...don't know about down animation and never seen it...

Sent from my One V
[HTC One V] bratusm:
In stock rom both files are in system/customise/resource and are named:

- hTC_bootup_one.zip

- hTC_downanimation.zip

In custom rom (CM10) I don't know where to put and how to name downanimation to work.

Bootanimation works well, it's in system/media...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] serge_harle_z:
Hi,

Today I saw on http://opensource.samsung.com/ the source for the N7005 ICS rom. This is what appears:

Classification	Model	Version	Source Code	Announcement	Inquiry

Mobile Phone	GT-N7005	LH5	GT-N7005_ICS_Opensource.zip

Does this help in any way to have an OC kernel for the new base?????
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Ltilt2:
PM one of our beloved kernel devs. Like hotwire. He might know more about it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] serge_harle_z:
Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] flappjaxxx:
This was pointed out to me in my kernel thread. Yes that is a kernel source for the N7005 but the problem is that is kernel source for the LF5 release not the current LJ2 release.

Sent from A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] bryanhayn:
Is it possible to map the menu key (long press) to show all recent apps without installing a custom rom? I am willing to root to get this function but I really don't want to deal with custom roms. Is there maybe an app or something I can flash that can do this? I'm currently stock unrooted with Nova launcher, which only allows me to map the menu key (long press) to recent apps if I'm at the home screen.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] -Sn1PeR-:
I haven't been able to do what you're asking, but have had success enabling the onscreen soft keys. This requires root:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2022058

Some things are a little wonky with soft keys: the top entry of the call log is cut off and fast forwarding video with the default player while in landscape mode doesn't work. Small price to pay IMO for easy access to the multitasking menu.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gr8fasushi:
hi guys!

I recently converted from an iPhone platform to Android and I'm loving it! I've learned a lot on these forums and performed my first root and unlocked the bootloader successfully on my new Note 2! This seems to be a thriving community with a lot of solid developers keeping the platform relevant for many older devices.

I do have a question in which I could not find the answer. I've been reading a lot about flashing odexed or deodexed roms. I think I generally understand these terms. However, I'm not sure I understand how it affects my future endeavors with ROM flashing.

I rooted with the first root method that became available, I believe it was by MrRobinson. I unlocked using Adam Outler's unlock method. Do I need to re-flash my ROM to a base Deodexed ROM before I can flash any of these custom Deodexed ROM's? I assume since I'm on the stock ROM, I am using an odexed system. Or can I simply just flash any odexed/deodexed ROM I choose without worrying about a "base" ROM to work with? Or perhaps I'm completely misunderstanding odex/deodex.

Thank you in advance for answering my newb question
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scorpio1991:
Hello I just came from LG optimus 2x, and I need your advice. What ROM should I use for best performance and stability and battery life? I want to make my SGS2 to very fast phone. need kernel, rom, recovery :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattisfaction:
You know what you really need to do is do the research yourself, post in the correct section for a question and basically decide what you want from the Rom.

In my opinion for speed you should go for one of the cm Roms although on latest jelly bean versions there is no official support from Samsung so the Rom lack in features you get from a Samsung Rom.

You can safely download and enjoy roms from all the big names in outer forum, they are all slightly different, be it aesthetically or through their features. Try the original section as a starting point, do some reading, some flashing and trying of differ things and make your own mind up on what you like.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crachel:
Just try the ROMs yourself, pretty simple/basic and much easier than creating a thread and waiting for enough responses to matter

DO NOT POST A "What's the best ROM/Kernel/Theme?" THREAD!

Closed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] yodadude5454:
Hello,

So I was trying to flash back to stock after a failed attempt with cyanogenmod 10.1, and stupid me accidentally hit the phone button in Odin. Now my phone will start up, show me the "galaxy s3" screen and not do anything after that. Furthermore, my suspicion is that my home button does not work (even though it was working perfectly fine this morning). Because of this, I can't enter into download mode. My phone is effectively bricked. Any help or suggestions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] yodadude5454:
Randomly got it to go into download mode after hooking it up to the wall charger. Fingers crossed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] yodadude5454:
Even after this, it still won't boot correctly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] kintwofan:
What did you do after you got it into download mode? You're going to need to Odin back to a full stock ROM
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] yodadude5454:
I plugged the phone into my computer and chose the correct file under pda. Then once everything seemed ready, I hit start. Odin gave me a "pass" and everything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] yodadude5454:
I can only find stripped roms, have you any idea where I can find a full one?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] kintwofan:
Section 5 here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=28530394
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] yodadude5454:
Alright I'm giving it a go as we speak.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] yodadude5454:
Thank the freaking lord, it worked. Thank you for your help!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] kintwofan:
Glad it worked!
[General Topics] RowingMunkeyCU:
So I thought it would be fun to compile a list of lessons you've learned while working with your smartphones, as I just had a doozy last night.

Updated my radio last night and forgot to remove the zip from my SD card root.

Flashed a fancy new ROM, and see that it was stuck in a boot loop.

Realize that I can't boot into Recovery because it tries to auto-load the radio update.

Go buy a card reader to delete the radio zip.

Realize that I can't remember the generated password for my new Windows 8 PC installation (live.com linked account -- had been using a password manager on my phone). Email associated with the account is a gmail account with an authenticator, and the backups stored on the PC... so no way to reset the password from a different computer since the authenticator was on the phone I just screwed up.

Dug up an old-ish linux gparted live cd, loaded it up, deleted the radio zip, booted the phone into recovery and restored a good rom.

Tried to restart the computer into Win8, only to realize I'd somehow managed to hose the installation with the live cd (maybe locked partition, dunno, wouldn't boot)... gave up and reformatted the Win8 machine.

So lessons learned:

1. Delete the radio file as soon as you're done with it.

2. Don't use a web-linked password for your home desktop pc.
[Defy General] Scur827:
Just throwing this out there.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/12/05/exclusive-how-to-root-republic-wireless-motorola-defy-xt/
[HTC Droid DNA] TXI Kaze:
Looking for a maximum of 5 testers for a ROM I'm currently working on. i understand that every phone is different so I'd like to test it on a few different devices Going to blend some AOSP in using toggles, the stock Jellybean MMS.apk (with working mms) among other things, speed tweaks, battery tweaks, etc. If interested, shoot me a PM
[HTC Droid DNA] rupret27:
I will test.
[HTC Droid DNA] crackeyes:
Count me in
[HTC Droid DNA] revolt1:
me three send us da links

thankyou
[HTC Droid DNA] TXI Kaze:
Thank you to the 5 who PMd me. I'll send a download link after I get it uploaded. If a mod can please lock this thread for me, that'd be great. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] moisesgl:
So I went from takju to yakju when 4.2 came out and had all the issues that where being reported, then i did a clean install when 4.2.1 came out and everything was fixed, all the issued where solved and my phone ran smoothly and no battery issues.

A couple of days ago the maps app has been showing to use a lot of battery, the second most just below screen, it is only 12% but it is making my battery run out in 2:30 hours instead of the normal 3:30 i get, if i turn off location services the issue is fixed but i dont think that should be the way to do it.

How can i find out what is causing this since this just started happening recently, i was getting goog battery times a couple of days ago.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Neera:
Maps had a minor update on Monday. I would uninstall it/uninstall updates and reinstall the app.

This usually fixes it for me when it goes haywire.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] random_word:
Check out Watchdog Task Manager Lite on Google Play!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] moisesgl:
thank you both, i will reply back with the results.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] moisesgl:
deleting the app updates and reinstalling them worked.

thanks :)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] supersincero:
This is a P7500.

It don't boot, only with a Black Screen, Don't show nothing.

BUT when I connect the tablet on PC his recognize with this

"NVIDIA USB Boot-recovery driver for Mobile devices"

I already following this guide, but not help me, because I have a Locked Bootloader"

Any suggestion?

*sorry my english
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k1mu:
Sorry, if your bootloader is locked you can not recover. I had to send mine back to Samsung, who replaced the main board.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abihakim:
As far as i know, P7500 come up with unlocked Bootloader. The one which come up with Locked Bootloader is Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

CMIIW

Can you access "Download Mode"? Try to flash ROM with ODIN from there

Don't forget to Download Samsung USB Driver for your tab, as well
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k1mu:
My P7510 (Gtab WiFi had a locked bootloader.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] H. Ess:
Agreed

That is exactly what I suggest. My tab (gtp7500r) was blacking out and booting issues and Odin saved my life.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] supersincero:
don't access "download mode", neither "recovery mode"

Maybe through JTAG or some BOX. But box is too expensive and JTAG I don't find nothing
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k1mu:
If you can't get in to downloader or recovery mode, your only chance is with bootloader mode/fastboot.

If your bootloader is locked, that won't work either. I tried a couple of vendors that offered to use a JTAG hookup to recover my tablet and they all said that they couldn't recover if it was bootlocked.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] supersincero:
that's all I need to known. If the bootloader is locked, impossible to recovery. tkx
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] AngelxSalazar:
Does anyone have a flashable .zip to revert (remove) the volume mod and go back to stock? I flashed the most curewnt version of "MyRom" but the volume goes way to loud to the point that the speaker sounds distorted and im affraid of it blowing out. If a .zip is not available for this does someone have directions on how to do this manual ? Thank You !
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] KillaHurtz:
You can always try a factory reset.