yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Off-topic] NVardan:
Thanks anyway.
[Off-topic] pughie:
It works fine with elemental x
[Off-topic] NVardan:
Anyone here who has tried FlymeOS?
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
So Guys check this out!!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3012172
[Off-topic] Maynard100:
Hi, what ROM are you using?
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
Chroma with Franco. In my sig
[Off-topic] Maynard100:
Awwww, it is good? Oh, just notice that you are using nexus 6.
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
Yes N6.
[Off-topic] Maynard100:
Is the battery life good? What is your SOT?
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
SOT will vary from person to person. Mine is around 5+ hours
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
I'm fortunately getting an N6 from work, any pointers for custom ROMs. As after using cataclysm on my N5 I won't be happy with just stock functionality.
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
My sig has all that you need. Been running Chroma since a month now.

Sent from TheSixthDimension
[Off-topic] NVardan:
Hey everyone, the Thread has been dead for two weeks so I decided to wake it up.

Anyway, am invited to yet another HTC Elevate meetup, gonna see the M9 and other devices there. Pretty excited!
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
Can you steal a M9 for me please?

Sent from TheSixthDimension
[Off-topic] a.cid:
Ask them when's the one in Mumbai. We've been waiting since the Asia meetups around October, those never happened.
[Off-topic] anazhd:
so if this year google release the next nexus, nexus 7 phone ( not tablet ), will old nexus 7 be nexus 7 or the new nexus 7 be nexus 7? nexus 7 is a 7 inch phone or phablet ? but if the new nexus 7 is a phone or phablet, the old nexus 7 tablet will be? phatbeltbaptbe? and one more, if google decide to make back to nexus one, so the new nexus one is not the nexus one gpe ( the m7 gpe ) or will it be Nexus M7?
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
Hello all,

I've only just got myself an N6, actually feels like a real premium monster of a phone, unlike the N4 out N5 which were both great, but lacked quality cameras. Did suspect if find it hard to move from N5 as I loved that device, buy the screen quality and size and speed of the N6 blow it away!

Annoyingly I'm still waiting for the unlock code for the device.

Grand Prix season about to start...
[Off-topic] amidabuddha:
Hi guys,

Let me check are there alive people left here.

While it may seems ridiculous to most of you I am finally giving up on my trusty Saga after 4 years of loyal service.

I am monitoring the new announcements but not very close.

M9 seems to be a big disappointment and no way for me to go for Touchwiz/S6.

Can you advise some nice devices to look for in the upcoming months.

Pure/not skinned Android 5 and decent specs preferred.

Thanks if anyone still reading this thread :D
[Off-topic] anazhd:
wow! finally! btw, if you're willing to wait a bit more, you can wait for the next oneplus flagship :good: or just go for moto x, oneplus one, nexus 6 or nexus 5 or sony z series.
[Off-topic] amidabuddha:
Hey thanks for the reply,

Actually I am considering the 2015 edition of Moto X and the mentioned oneplus (I believe it will be called oneplus two).

Nexus 6 is too big, Nexus 5 is good but a bit dated already and Sony has UI that I do not like :)

I hope there will be more candidates upcoming
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
Hello there, must agree with all of the suggestions already made above.

Sent from my Nexus 6
[Off-topic] enigmaamit:
OnePlus device
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
I would suggest either Moto X or Droid Turbo

Sent from TheSixthDimension
[Off-topic] NVardan:
Since I am a member of HTC Elevate, I did have a chance to have an early hands on with the M9 on Tuesday. Must say, it isn't as bad as it looked after the announcement. The hardware is more or less the same but they have put a lot of work into the new Sense version. Anyway, if you don't like it, my suggestion would be Moto X or OnePlus One. That is, if you are lucky enough to get a fully functional OnePlus after your first try.

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I think they are trying to organize some at this very moment, they said it in Elevate, somewhere in the news section or so, can't remember.
[Off-topic] a.cid:
Yup found it! I'll most likely be there. Free goodies are always fun!
[Off-topic] NVardan:
I hope you win something! 3 of my friends and I were there in Cologne. One of them won the 8X, and another friend won a Champions League baseball cap and something else I don't remember.
[Off-topic] anazhd:
N5 also got Chroma. yes! imma try det
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
If you have an N5 then IMO your better off running cataclysm, rich solid, feature rich.
[Off-topic] anazhd:
I used it before Chroma. Now I think I like Chroma more, just because I don't spend much time with my phone anymore. I just need a few features and long lasting battery. :good:
[Off-topic] hisname:
hey guys, how are you people doing these days?
[Off-topic] lowveld:
Hey guys! I'm currently rocking a moto x 2014. Apart from a really piss-poor camera, it's awesome. The camera is really getting to my nerves though, too many lost moments.
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
Same here. The Nexus 6 camera is just too slow. Especially after you have used a lightening fast HTC camera..

Sent from the sixth dimension.
[Off-topic] lowveld:
Yeah, I was referring more to "WTF? This looks so bad I will just delete it" moments.
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
Howdy all,

Seems that I'm fortunate coming from the N4 then N5 that I find the N6 camera by comparison real quality, by far the best I've had to date, can't comment for speed as fortunately not owned a modern apple, htc or Samsung device.
[Off-topic] TatoValverde:
Hey Lowveld, fun fact you might want to know...

I gave my Desire S to my dad, and have gone through Sensation, One X+ and One M7 since then.

Well, my dad is still using my old Desire S with Hyperion, and this Christmas I visited him and DAMN!! That thing is way faster than my M7!! :laugh:
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
I just tried out a Lenovo A7000 today.

Mediatek Cortex A53 64bit octacore processor with 2gb ram.

This thing flies, with encrypted data. I just couldn't believe that it beat the **** out of my old One m7 when it comes to encrypted performance.

Btw it scored 41k on Antutu

Sent from the sixth dimension.
[Off-topic] TheRomMistress:
What if I need a sanctuary but don't have a Desire S?
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
You're more than welcome, I don't have a desire s anymore anyway, my wife broke it.
[Off-topic] TheRomMistress:
Well I never had one
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
That's not a problem
[Off-topic] TheRomMistress:
Come on man, you are ruining my troll
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
This is a sanctuary... After all...

Trolls have no impact here....
[Off-topic] TheRomMistress:
#sadness. Now what am I going to do with my time?
[Off-topic] anazhd:
i like turtles
[Off-topic] Fastrite:
What sides go with them?
[Off-topic] TheRomMistress:
I like rabbits...skinned and chopped up into bite sized bits
[Off-topic] a.cid:
Dipped in chocolate?
[Off-topic] TheRomMistress:
No, basted in salt and roasted in chicken broth
[Off-topic] hisname:
mega bump
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
Hello.... Echo... Echo... Echo
[Off-topic] Fastrite:
'Scuse me. Do you know where the light switch is?
[Off-topic] NVardan:
Hello everyone. Decided to revive my Desire S, gonna see how it goes. Wish me luck!
[Off-topic] SimonTS:
Good luck :highfive:
[Off-topic] anazhd:
Day 2

Windows 10, uh.. at least it's not ****ty as Vista. Startup is faster. Internet Explorer is dead. Going to test DirectX 12 soon. Oh, I think I'm being followed. Following standard protocol, nearest safe house is within 3miles range.
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
Same here, upgraded to Win 10 from 8.1. Not much difference in boot up times.

But I like the look of it. The icons and fonts all look pleasing..
[Off-topic] SimonTS:
I agree. Much prefer 10 to 8.1. Installed worth no problem and I've not had a single issue since. Long may it continue...
[Off-topic] hisname:
wut
[Off-topic] NVardan:
Hello everyone! We are dead again?
[Off-topic] amidabuddha:
Seems like it :)

BTW, what would you think about this one: http://www.obiworldphone.com

SF1 in particular
[Off-topic] Fastrite:
What's this we business Tonto ;)
[Off-topic] NVardan:
Hey, haven't seen you around in quite a while! Anyway, the SF1 looks really great, I couldn't find the price though, and one thing I would be worried about is the situation with Android updates. It's still on 5.0, so claims their site at least.
[Off-topic] NVardan:
Was just asking, since the group isn't as active as before, having days of silence, sometimes even weeks until someone again remembers about this thread's existence. :p
[Off-topic] Fastrite:
No worries, was just joking around [emoji15]

Have you still got your N5?

Was hoping to try LP on my DS but I lent it to someone a year ago and not seen them since... [emoji22]
[Off-topic] amidabuddha:
SF1 is expected to be sold at 240 USD (130 USD for the other one - SJ1.5) which is pretty good one. Release expected in October
[Off-topic] NVardan:
Yep, and in fact, had a hardware problem with it, replacement arriving tomorrow. The phone still works but the top right corner of the back cover came out for no apparent reason. First Google was reluctant to replace it, but when I showed them that I'm not a noob, and that the issue might in fact be the battery getting bulged and pushing the back cover out (I had tried pushing the cover back in, but it wouldn't stick to it's place), they agreed to replace it.

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That's an awesome price, I'll keep my eye on the brand when I need a new phone in the future. Might be a great contender to Moto X Play. 240USD would probably go for 250€ here, which is extremely affordable for an off-contract phone with specs that high.
[Off-topic] Fastrite:
Cool. I'm glad they replaced it for you. I had to replace a shattered screen a month ago :/, first time I've had a broken screen.

Looking forward to a choice of two nexus devices soon though :)
[Off-topic] NVardan:
Oh yeah, really excited about the new Nexuses as well. I hope the affordable price tag makes a comeback this year after having had a 650€ Nexus 6 for 2014.
[Off-topic] Fastrite:
Yeah I hope there are affordable as I've got no money atm!
[Off-topic] NVardan:
In any case, there is always Motorola as a back-up plan. :D
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
Just thought I'd share what i thought was an issue with most recent chroma update.<br />

<br />

Recently the sms application Textra was being unresponsive on occasion and my device has been eating battery, after a little investigation I spotted that 'android core apps' was consuming excessive battery. This appears to be contacts storage something I've never seen it battery stats previously.<br />

<br />

The lovely people over at Textra informed me that:<br />

<br />

"It's caused by a recent Outlook update that completely locks up the contacts manager in Android.<br />

<br />

Open Outlook > Settings > (Account Settings) select account, turn off 'Sync contacts from this account' "<br />

<br />

I followed these instructions and bingo, problem solved, ROM back to normal behaviour - Lovely.<br />

<br />

Hope this helps someone else.<br />

<br />
[Off-topic] anazhd:
but I don't use Outlook. still...huge batt drain.
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
Can't help you there then.... Considered a clean install recently?
[Off-topic] anazhd:
always clean install. maybe play service f***** it up again.

maybe im going to try CM this week. 12.1 snapshot, at last.
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
Don't know if you've spotted it from my signature, but I'm running the initial builds of what's always always been my favourite Nexus ROM, used it throughout time on N4 and N5 and finally persuaded atl4ntis to build the ROM for the N6 and wow... Its wonderful within one build he's already bettered Chroma (IMO)

I understand that he's in the process of creating an N6 forum thread....but this is the go-to ROM, stock based with all the options.

Built like no other ROM..
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
Does it come with stock kernel? Maybe I could consider it, as I need it to be non-rooted and encrypted for office emails.
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
It doesn't currently with L, but when he releases M version he was talking about doing just that.
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
Cool, will check it out once its back on M.
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
Looking at the direction the M root kernel had now gone, the ROM if released will probable be rooted.
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
Damn.
[Off-topic] anazhd:
wow
[Off-topic] olyloh6696:
Lost my RC title... sadness, thanks XDA.
[Off-topic] anazhd:
wow...North Korea XDA :eek:
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
All good things come to an end, now you're free to do and say what you feel.... Let loose all pent up fury!

Did they let you know before it went? he says hanging on very lightly to his own ancient title
[Off-topic] SimonTS:
That's a shame :(
[Off-topic] anazhd:
btw I took your advice. I'm planning to stay as long as possible on Cataclysm. Unless I need something "optimized", I'll switch between Chroma.
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
Very wise chose you won't be disappointed, Cataclysm and chroma are like night and day apart. The developers have such different attitudes.....
[Off-topic] enigmaamit:
Same boat Oly!

I lost mine too. To be fair to the mods, I was glad to relinquish it as I haven't been very active on the forum, and having not contributed anything for a long long time, the title seemed superfluous and ill-deserved. They did PM me to inform of their decision after the fact.

XDA Life update:

Well, the ol' gang disbanded, going off to different devices, xda puckered up its ar** and went regimental on light-hearted banter on the forums, Android sort of went into a sad place with 5.0, Samsung decided to f**k up it's firmware post kit-kat rendering it un-useable, turning me off with the perpetual beta state of the android OS, then I got sick of sucky hardware and crappy battery on Windows laptops and bought myself a MacBook Pro, which in turn slid me over to the dark side and now I'm getting me the new iP**** 6S next month. So yeah, the demise is almost complete.

Have made a pledge never to buy another Samsung phone/tablet ever again. HTC is dying. Motorola shows some promise, and new players are constantly surprising with innovative hardware. Saw the new Nexus lineup. Quite happy with the way Google went about it after the stark departure from Nexus philosophy we saw with the Nexus 6. But Meh... I've been stumbling around "fixing" stuff on phones for too long now. Time to take a break from "customizing" my devices.

Still hanging on to the Note 3 running unofficial (read: beta) CM12.1 which, for all its bugs still feels more stable than the original Sammy firmware, but I'm pretty much done with android for now. May return in a couple of years if the fruit device disappoints. Time will tell.

Doc out.
[Off-topic] olyloh6696:
No I don't think I got a notification. I think I only lost the title due to inactivity for a while which is fair enough I suppose. Not logging on for 90 days apparently.
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
[MENTION=2635984]enigmaamit[/MENTION] Traitor. If you win any of the android device giveaways, I get them??
[Off-topic] enigmaamit:
lol, suku. I'm not as lucky as you. Been participating in all sorts of giveaways since childhood. Never once got anything for free! It's all been hard earned money :(

I hope I luck out like you did with the Nexus 6. Then I'll sell whatever I win and still buy the fruit! :p (Lord knows I could use the subsidy, given that the damn thing costs US $1110 in India!!)
[Off-topic] olyloh6696:
To be fair, I haven't been really active on here at all either for a long time, I just wasn't aware it was possible to lose your RC status otherwise I would certainly have put in a little bit of effort to retain!

To be honest, ever since I got my iPad Air 2 a couple of months ago I grew to appreciate the appeal of Apple more. The same would go to the iPhone to some extent, however owning a iOS device also showed me to many limitations I couldn't survive with. (Casting features, downloads, customization etc) I've been interested in acquiring a MacBook for some time but I think that Apple products (especially the Mac range) are just ridiculously overpriced.

As of now I think having an android phone and an iPad seems to be the best set up, although it can be a pain in the butt having to double purchase apps and the lack of seamless synchronization across both devices.

I was thinking of getting a new upgrade to my OnePlus One recently. Lack of timely software updates on the One is probably it's biggest let down which urges me for the upgrade but I don't think it's a big enough reason to justify payment. There's also nothing particularly out there on the market at the moment I think that can fulfill my requirements. I can't settle for a screen that's smaller than 5.5" after becoming accustomed to it, and the OnePlus Two doesn't seem to quite live up to it's predecessor at all from reviews I've read.

I also can't personally see that much of an upgrade from the iPhone 6 to the 6S. From a consumer point of view arguably the biggest/most exciting feature is the force touch which I have managed to test out and I still think it's a huge gimmick, for now anyway. I think the iPhone 7 will be much more to look forward to next year.
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
The long posts are back
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
I've missed them....
[Off-topic] enigmaamit:
The migration is complete. I now speak baa-baa-bleat.

iPhone 6s.

Note 3 went to my 15 month old daughter (she uses it sorta like a tablet, given their relative sizes)

So unless i buy a new android device in around 2 years time, that's the end of the road for me here on XDA I guess. It's been a fun ride, mostly thanks to the alumni of the 'ol Desire S gang.

Ciao.
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
A sad day!

Take care, although no doubt you'll get quickly bored and frustrated and will come back, we might even still talk to you. ;)

At least you've managed to set your child off on the right path.

I did the same with my 2.5 year old and gave her my N5, but mostly to balance the poisoning of her mind which was occurring though using my wife's iPad.

Be safe and hopefully you'll drop in again in the future.

Ben
[Off-topic] hisname:
What happened to this place guys?!
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
Passing of time... Progress, change.. Call it what you will.

But some of us are still hear, watching from the side lines.

Hello!
[Off-topic] SimonTS:
Indeed. Still get notifications when stuff is posted here, but real life has got much busier than it used to be.

Still got really good memories of my old DS though ?
[Off-topic] lowveld:
I think there are still many of us checking this thread. Personally, I don't think I'll ever stop. But yeah, time goes by and things change.

Cheers guys!
[Off-topic] #Fear:
Feeling nostalgic thinking about my Desire S. The community and development in my current device just doesn't feel the same.
[Off-topic] jugg1es:
Still loitering ;)
[Off-topic] Tectas:
Also still lurking every now and then [emoji1]
[Off-topic] hisname:
XDA was hacked. gg

Username: root

Password: p@ssw0rd

Kek
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
Mostly getting myself a Nexus 5X 32GB to replace Nexus 6.
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
Have you ordered?

Did you ever read the Alt4ntis review?
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
Haven't ordered yet. What review where?

Actually, that's the only stock device that is compatible with all networks in India.
[Off-topic] anazhd:
and I'm thinking about switching to iPhone 5SE :v kek
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
Yikes!!
[Off-topic] Fastrite:
This may help [emoji12] http://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/1101/p1617.html

#whiteuimustdie
[Off-topic] anazhd:
Still gonna keep my Nexus. Planning to use an iPhone mainly for mobilegraphy and music.

Whatt :eek:
[Off-topic] hisname:
Hi
[Off-topic] Fastrite:
Hello

#whiteuimustdie
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
Good day!
[Off-topic] Fastrite:
You need a 6p [emoji12]

#whiteuimustdie
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
I don't disagree, although probably too late now, I'm still more than content with my N6, will hopefully get the new larger HTC Nexus tail end of this year.
[Off-topic] Fastrite:
[emoji3] I was going to keep my n5 for another year but couldn't help myself last November.

New Nexii may well "force" me to sell and update again... If they have some form of wireless charging.

Is Cata still working on n6?

Using a mod of PN by Ezio here.

#whiteuimustdie
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
Cata is still working on July update which makes the experience still delightful.

Lack of Cataclysm come N will take some adjustment. Which is why I haven't tried any beta builds

Wireless charging, it was the lack of it, which was the main reason I didn't consider jumping to an n6p.

Can't see it returning to Nexus which is a real shame imo.

But then again cable charging had improved considerably.

But nothing like laying it empty on the mat on bedside table at night and picking it up when alarms sounds knowing it'll be 100%, it's the little things.
[Off-topic] Fastrite:
Yeah, for me I made a mag car holder for my n5 out of my nexus charger. It was really handy for the work project I was involved in at the time where I was surveying equipment installed railway stations.

Made a new one for 6p but of course it only holds it, no charge without plugging in.

#whiteuimustdie
[Off-topic] amidabuddha:
Guys I have done zero research give me some ideas for the best smartwatch to buy at this moment.

As best I assume best software/sensor features, latest firmware and decent design.

Or maybe I should wait for some good jewelry planned to be released soon?

As of compatibility: currently on Nexus 5X, most probably will be replaced with Nexus Sailfish in the next couple of months
[Off-topic] anazhd:
LG G Watch Urbane or go for the ugly Moto 360 2nd gen. ( ugly because of the flat tire thingy ).

I'll go with the moto 360 2nd gen thou :D
[Off-topic] hisname:
Yo
[Off-topic] hisname:
What's up Ben
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
Hello there.

Can't complain.

Still using my N6 happily with N.

Which I like, thought I'd miss cataclysm but fortunately most of the major features were built into v7.

Still shocked that Google permits power button and notification access from a locked device which is why I still make use of Cerberus which disables both.

Considering O+3 as next device, but will first wait until it has N.

How are you others?
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
OnePlus 3 is a good device, however I would wait for the refreshed OnePlus 3T.

I am a bit sceptical about OnePlus because of the impending merger of oxygen and hydrogen OS.
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
Thanks for that, want even aware of the impending 3T and as you say is be very concerned that they'd lose the stock feel to the ROM with the merger
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
Having said that, the community is pretty good and you should have a good amount of ROM's
[Off-topic] anazhd:
just bought a N5X. Am I too late to enjoy some decent nostalgic upgrade? :3
[Off-topic] hisname:
quite late to the party yo
[Off-topic] anazhd:
Oh well. At least an upgrade, right?!!
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
Welcome to the club
[Off-topic] anazhd:
Pixel XL already? fml
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
Nah, that's build prop change to enable Google Assistant.

Just pixelifying the 5X for now.

Thanks for pointing it out, will manually correct Tapatalk sig
[Off-topic] anazhd:
I see. Well, this is my first time "not unlocking the bootloader and root/etc" straight after getting it. Nougat is simply satisfying, Doze 2.0, cortex A53 power saving core and some more good stuff this phone has to offer. Will see how long I'm going to stay with this stock experience.
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
Applied the GA change to my N6 but whenever I say 'ok Google' Google assistant comes up with the getting started page does this happen to you?

Even after setting up Google assistant saying OK Google returns to the get started page so it's no use...

Shame