yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Off-topic] NVardan:
Ok. It's sad however, to see how such a capable devices are being dropped because OEMs are in spec wars. Two years ago phones started to get dual core chipsets. Now, they're already getting octo-core chipsets, so both the apps and the OS are being optimized for them and legacy but really capable devices like our Desire S are suffering from that. I hope, all manufacturers will take Motorola's approach and concentrate more on features than on row specs, so they'll make the life for people with old devices easier.
[Off-topic] PVL_93_RU:
Will you guys ever stop putting images on their posts OUTSIDE spoilers? FFS
[Off-topic] SimonTS:
That doesn't worry me so much - unless people quote with the same 15 pictures in. It's signatures that take up my entire screen that should be in spoilers :p
[Off-topic] PVL_93_RU:
Yeah but for example, [MENTION=4729636]hisname[/MENTION] posted a screenshot on the las page - and guess what? It takes THE WHOLE SCREN AND EVEN MORE because it is too big on its own (since it was screencapped for a hi-res GS3 display)

This is what I have to deal with when you post these pics and NOT using SPOILERS:

At least try to scale it down a bit like I did. Tapatalk makes it easier because it natively scales down pics in the app itself, but on the desktop version... well, you can see what happens
[Off-topic] NVardan:
WTF is there a photo hosting advertisement under your posted pics lol?

I guess, I'll edit my signature lol.
[Off-topic] PVL_93_RU:
Yeah, sorry, it was included in the image tag -_- I'll edit it out
[Off-topic] NVardan:
Taken into account. :p

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Not a problem. It was just weird to see that kind of "extensive" advertisement. I do know that no-one does it with own will. That's probably what the hosting service does to survive.
[Off-topic] SimonTS:
Thanks dude - much easier to deal with. Even on my 1600x900 laptop screen that took up 80% of it :good:
[Off-topic] PVL_93_RU:
Survive? Ha! No, they're just being arrogant, just like almost every frickin' 3rd PC program that comes in Russian tries to push Yandex search (as default search engine), Yandex.ru (as a default homepage) and Yandex-Bar (Yandex.ru related things like search bar, weather, currencies...) down my throat
[Off-topic] NVardan:
In Armenia, had the same problem with mail.ru-ing everything in the browser. Had to delete everything manually, as I'm used to use Google and it works just better.

That's what many even non-Russian sites do too. Like putting ask toolbar into my browser or some kind of weird ilivid thingies lol.

I hate 'em all.

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NP mate. I'm sure, I've annoyed many people already with this big signatures.
[Off-topic] jugg1es:
hahaha, sorry i shouldn't laugh

Hahaha, sorry couldn't help it id forgotten what the site looks like on the browser :D:D

Can't remember how big my sig is, i know i edited it a bit a few weeks ago.

"You learn something new every day if you're not careful" - Wilf Lunn
[Off-topic] hisname:
lol, I am a wannabe troll-er:cool:. (like what [MENTION=4665306]jugg1es[/MENTION] said)

I will post humongous screen shots when I am back home from school! :p

btw it's a GS4 not GS3

^^^^

note 3 wallpaper:D

you know I can annoy you further by removing my hide tags in my sig you know! :p

note 3 looks ugly
[Off-topic] NVardan:
Note 3 looks like a stretched Note 1 to me. And it's really ugly. Aren't they tired of the same design?
[Off-topic] olyloh6696:
My Nexus 4 has arrived about an hour ago! Been setting it up, and very happy so far. Screen feels giant and a joy to use.

Still need to wait for my microsim to arrive.

I also successfully sold my S2 and Galaxy Tab yesterday (£131 and £120, not bad). I

Thanks to all for the tips and advice!!

Anyone got any good N4 case recommendations? I received my case I bought of eBay which came with a screen protector and a stylus for 99p (free shipping). The quality of the screen protector and case are terrible, but its only 99p.

Cheers.
[Off-topic] SimonTS:
Congrats mate, that's a good price for the two of those.

I like the Nillkin cases - use them with my LG 4X, but the Google official bumper case also seems to get some good reviews - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2237177

I guess the main question to ask yourself is what sort of case do you want? Bumper, full-body, pouch, flip-cover, ...
[Off-topic] olyloh6696:
Thanks Simon!

Those Nilkin cases do look quite nice, does the price reflect the quality? The N4 bumper does look very nice aesthetically, but for practical usage I don't think it is that great as the back is exposed.

This is the current case I have (sorry for poor tablet quality) I quite like the design of this. But this version is extremely poor quality, its a little too tight around the phone and as you can see the screen protector looks terrible. All the air bubbles are dirt which were already on the protector when I received it...

I'll take another good look around on Amazon/eBay. :)

I was just wondering what other N4 users here like Ben etc are using.

Thanks!
[Off-topic] jugg1es:
You did ok with the sale of the devices:thumbup: how's the n4 feel?

"You learn something new every day if you're not careful" - Wilf Lunn
[Off-topic] olyloh6696:
Thanks!:)

The N4 feels incredible!!! Such high build quality, and I'm really enjoying the screen!

I'm also already on 4.3, which is great, although there are not many notable changes.

First thing I did when I got this was installed the stock AOSP web browser. I don't really get on with Chrome, I can't see why Google can't keep the stock browser too.

Its much smoother.
[Off-topic] hisname:
Samsung lacks of creativity as they have been employing aliens all this while and we all know that aliens do not have design creativity(look at their spaceship) lol.

look at the amount of bloat in the note 3! another big picture to annoy [MENTION=4604975]Fatal1ty_18_RUS[/MENTION]:D
[Off-topic] NVardan:
The image is too small to see something. I'll head over to evleaks to see if he has the big one.

BTW, did you know, Evan Blass is the man behind evleaks? He's a former Pocketnow editor.

EDIT:

Just watched the screenshot and holy cow. They are too many!

9GB of 16GB usable space on Note III would seem legit.

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From all of the apps, I noticed 2 strange ones.

fingerprintservice.apk and swype.apk.

So fingerprint scanner could be there, but WTF do they include Swype and their own keyboard? I don't get it. Why would one include 3rd party keyboard app onto their device?
[Off-topic] hisname:
old story man..... and guess how many apps are there?I see SecretModeService.apk lol. actually it's normal for Samsung to bloat up the software. /data and /sdcard partitions are shared . when I bought this device, the specs says it's 16GB,but look at the amount of space I have

and look at the amount of space in /system when I am on CM.

oops lots of big pictures. but I am not going to use the hide tags:p
[Off-topic] PVL_93_RU:
Oh you bastard:D
[Off-topic] NVardan:
Scamsung lol! I'm gonna hide 'em in my reply lol.
[Off-topic] jugg1es:
Reported:rolleyes::D

"You learn something new every day if you're not careful" - Wilf Lunn
[Off-topic] NVardan:
:D
[Off-topic] hisname:
this thread is becoming like the OT image thread! look at the benchmarks, I wonder did Samsung used dirty tricks in the benchmarks again...

interestingly SELinux is set in enforcing mode
[Off-topic] a.cid:
Swype and Samsung Keyboard have always been a part of Touchwiz. I had it in my 3yr o phone.

Swype wins.
[Off-topic] hisname:
never noticed them when I am on TW.i think some TW Devs leave them out. or maybe I have been debloating toooo much.
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
I bought the official bumper case, can't fault it apart from the price. My N4 is still still perfectly intact.

Come on Oly, Man up, :rolleyes: cut your old SIM down, I did it to my wife's with a pair of scissors, was reasonably easy and my eye sight is awful. :D

SWYPE everytime!
[Off-topic] NVardan:
My father cut my sister's SIM to, when the Nexus 4 arrived. It isn't that difficult to do with a pair of scissors.

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Thanks for the extra info on Swype.

But what about the fingerprintscannerservice.apk (or whatever it's called).

Haven't heard any rumors about GNote III having fingerprint scanner...

It's new to me.
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
you should be able to print a life sized template off the interweb to draw around and cut out, plus there are thousands of youtube videos to guide you!:cowboy:
[Off-topic] NVardan:
The Note III is rumored to have an SD800. The G2 has scored about 32k.

So, the only cheating I can see, is underclock the CPU/GPU, which wouldn't be the best thing to do, when promoting a smartphone.

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When I get a phone with micro/nano SIM someday, I'll do that. Besides, my SIM seems to be a micro SIM put in a bigger frame to match the size on older devices, and be easily cutable when used with newer devices so big efforts aren't needed. :)
[Off-topic] hisname:
the fingerscanner seems like a competition to Apple. and it seems like a calculated move by Samsung

Samsung's unpack event at IFA on 4 September. Rumoured to introduce fingerscanner(?)

Apple' s "unpack event" on 10 September. Definitely introducing fingerscanner(look at iOS 7 beta code)

well, samsung will be able to claim that "hey! we introduced fingerscanner 6 days ago! stop copying us apple!" lol Apple has been Samsunged

oh btw what time is it in Germany when it is Sammy unpack event? It will be 5 September 1am here :(:thumbdown:

but hey! I don't have school the next day! :D

edit: oh, seems like the finger print scanner isn't available on Note 3.so,itd just a useless apk inside /system.

here is the prove:

another humongous picture :D

another leak.... a photosphere http://www.androidauthority.com/purported-galaxy-note-3-panoramic-s-orb-photo-261734/
[Off-topic] a.cid:
I personally would write it off as a marketing gimmick by Samsung. One of those features which make you go all "oooooh that's really cool", but then you start using the phone and realize how useless that "feature" really is. Plus Samsung may have hurried the tech to beat Apple^ , so it probably won't be a neat finished product.

And unless they include some hardware to do the actual scanning, I wouldn't smudge my fingers against the camera cover, get plenty of dirt and stuff on the fingers so in all probability, I'd scratch the cover and then have all my pics with weird lines/dots on them.
[Off-topic] NVardan:
TBH, IDK when it's going to be, because I don't have the timing. But if it's 1 a.m. in Singapore, it should be 7 p.m. here. So I can watch it with no probs :)

HTC One Max is also rumored to have a fingerprint scanner, in fact, a picture of the phone actually showed that being located under the camera on the One Max.

Would agree on that one, another gimmicky feature that people will only use while showing off the Note III to their iPhone friends.

I hope, HTC One Max does indeed have a fingerprint scanner, so that Apple can't claim they did it first.

Besides, there was some Motorola Android handset from 2010(or earlier), that already had a fingerprint scanner, so Apple, can't claim they're the first ones.
[Off-topic] hisname:
it's called the Motorola Atrix
[Off-topic] NVardan:
True, that's the one Motorola with Fingerprint scanner.
[Off-topic] olyloh6696:
Haha, I wouldn't trust myself to do the job, I'd probably cut right through it!!

Anyway my replacement sim card arrived shortly after in the post. :D

The only drawback I can see so far is the camera, I knew the camera wasn't fantastic, but I'm quite let down by it. It seems grainy and I think the quality is worse than even my old S2. :(

I don't use the camera very often though, so that's just a minor annoyance.
[Off-topic] SimonTS:
Hey, have you guys seen this on android.com?

I'm not entirely sure if it's a late April Fool's joke or what :eek:
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
So Android 4.4 is KitKat
[Off-topic] jugg1es:
I think there will be another update quickly with a different name. Free advertising on thousands of handsets, doesn't make sense :confused:

"You learn something new every day if you're not careful" - Wilf Lunn
[Off-topic] SimonTS:
I do hope so. I've already stated that I would have to never buy another kitkat in my life if they went ahead with that plan - my sad little protest :mad:
[Off-topic] NVardan:
But there is going to be free advertising of Android on KitKat. So, they're just doing a fair exchange here.
[Off-topic] SimonTS:
And how long do you think it will take for Apple to get their lawyers to claim this is unfair business practice, tie it up in the US courts for two years ... and we are the ones who will suffer as Google will probably end up having to pull all v4.4 based software while it happens.
[Off-topic] jugg1es:
Nestle will get more out of this than Google, doesn't make business sense from googles point of view.

"You learn something new every day if you're not careful" - Wilf Lunn
[Off-topic] olyloh6696:
According to another thread, Google could be trolling all along...?

Also, have a become a moderator? Or maybe I just have the ability to close my own thread? I've never noticed this before.
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-23926938

Slightly shocked and disappointed that Google would sell out like that, although the article claims that no money changed hands

Wouldn't see Apple doing that. Cheap move.

Although I did always love a kit Kat, but, they never were as much fun after they removed the silver foil wrapping (which maybe only the English amongst us will understand).
[Off-topic] jugg1es:
Thought only devs had the ability to lock their own threads? What else can you lock

"You learn something new every day if you're not careful" - Wilf Lunn
[Off-topic] olyloh6696:
Seems to only appear for my own threads. :confused:

Maybe it was a feature of being an RC all along?

Really the foil has gone? The last time I ate a kit kat (about 2 months ago) the foil was still there? :confused:
[Off-topic] jugg1es:
We get them in vacuum packed foil packs now :(

"You learn something new every day if you're not careful" - Wilf Lunn
[Off-topic] SimonTS:
Have a search on YouTube for Kitkat Android, there's an advert on there already.
[Off-topic] jugg1es:
Doesn't surprise me, it wouldn't have been a quiet reveal

"You learn something new every day if you're not careful" - Wilf Lunn
[Off-topic] amidabuddha:
Mr. Paul Robo is quiet these days. Probably he finally found this thread, cause his donation email suddenly changed :)

IMHO KitKat is a bit lame...but really what difference does it make. Even if they name it "Kimberly's waffles" it still will be selling good
[Off-topic] PVL_93_RU:
Where is my Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie? Come on, Google, give me a new major version already, it's been almost 2 years since 4.0 came out on GNexus!
[Off-topic] NVardan:
I think, what they're doing now is much better than releasing major updates to the OS.

They pull most of the system apps from the base OS and release it on Play Store, so the updates don't depend on manufacturers or carriers. The Google Play Services app is probably the future of Android updating.
[Off-topic] jugg1es:
Most of the latest changes have come from playstore and google services, permissions for playstore are endless

"You learn something new every day if you're not careful" - Wilf Lunn
[Off-topic] olyloh6696:
I think they will end up going for 5.0 with Key Lime Pie.

5th October.

Nexus 5.

Android 5.0

5th Nexus Device.
[Off-topic] olyloh6696:
http://mobile.theverge.com/2013/9/3/4691040/android-kitkat-the-story-behind-a-delicious-partnership

The truth behind it all
[Off-topic] NVardan:
I actually want one of these.
[Off-topic] SimonTS:
I still don't think this is a wise tie-up by Google.

There are very good reasons why Nestle is one of the most boycotted companies in the world, and it's the sort of thing that could hit Google very hard especially in some of their supposed target markets like the African nations and the Far East.﻿
[Off-topic] hisname:
I have a small picture this time:pguess what's this?

the camera module looks, big, like my pictures :p

the "N" in the nexus seems like it's blur out.... interesting.....

uhhh, what? http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=45232720&postcount=126
[Off-topic] olyloh6696:
Wanting one even more now...

Couldn't find any in stock today, CPW is soldout everywhere in Manchester...
[Off-topic] Eclipse_Droid:
damn....i gave in!!

i now hold a 32gb nexus 7 in my hand!:D
[Off-topic] c.m.b:
Writing this with a 16 GB, but its not new anymore :( (I love shiny new things)

I own it since October and the battery life of the DS got a lot better. Got up to 4 days a couple of times :)
[Off-topic] bronx:
Congratulations mate... ;)

You won't regret it. Trust me. I've got 8gig version on launch, but I don't play a lot of games, so it's enough for me. Especially with root and otg cable... :cool: All the music and movies on a "stick" - how cool is that?
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
Look how smart yahoo weather is. Check current and low temperature.

Tapatalked from Desire S running Andromadus
[Off-topic] Eclipse_Droid:
Cheers mate! It actually came preloaded with 4.2.1:eek:

How does yours handle dead trigger?
[Off-topic] pughie:
Running Franco r39 and yesterday's rasbeanjelly and dead trigger is super smooth :D what ROMs are you guys running on your N7s?
[Off-topic] PVL_93_RU:
Woo, another N7 user among us:D
[Off-topic] pughie:
Just bought a N10 too as my daughters iPad died... :p...its incredible... the sound quality through a decent set of headphones is truly staggering its easily on a par with my sgs3 which has the best sound I've heard on any of my devices
[Off-topic] bronx:
Still on stock - runs great. Got to admit, that I love this game. :thumbup:
[Off-topic] Eclipse_Droid:
found mine skipping a couple of frames on stock 4.2.1

are you on the latest JB?

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Still running stock for now. gonna give it a couple of days before i start tinkering!

Do you have any recommendations for what ROM/KERNEL combo to flash?
[Off-topic] bronx:
Yeah... Stock latest ota. Tbh, for last few weeks I've playing this game on iphone (don't judge me :P ) and maybe I just cant remember glitches. However I'm pretty sure it runs fine. Will check it later for you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDnDNxqfSaw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Next step. Ubuntu on fast 16gb pendrive. :cool:

Also gotta try this external webcam mod - would be sweet to use n7 with my inspection camera.
[Off-topic] pughie:
I personally use Rasbeanjelly and Franco kernel, but have enjoyed using aokp by Stephen k spear or romanbb. Kernel wise, I have found that franco, Trinity or lean kernel by imoseyon run great on my device but then a couple of my friends swear by faux or motley.

One word to the wise, if you flash Franco kernel and want to change to another kernel, reflash your ROM again so your back to stock kernel, then flash your new kernel as Franco tweaks the ramdisk and that can cause issues
[Off-topic] _Variable:
Hellow all.

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Android 4.0.4 ICS

Sun Cellular

"LG should go bankrupt"
[Off-topic] shrome99:
Check the graphics quality in the game's settings, it should be ultra high. And yeah, I was stock for a while too, but trust me, custom ROMs are much better.

I'm still on Steven's AOKP build from 23 December and franco r30 or 31 (there were a few issues in 32-38, I'll probably flash 39 today). It's a family tab so I don't have enough time to flash ROMs and set up the device every week, maybe once a month :)
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
Morning, can anyone confirm to me the difference between Roman and Steve builds, each have their own nightly builds every couple of days?

I know that working features/commits are eventually merged together for milestone.....full releases, when they have one.

Am I correct in believing that Roman works more on the graphical side and Steve under the hood...?

Rather than switch between the two, I find it easier to follow Romans thread only and am always on his latest. I also find Roman quality in thread, offering excellent effective support.

Does anyone else have any other preference? Why?
[Off-topic] pughie:
R38 and 39 have worked fantastically well so far, seems to have improved both performance and battery life since earlier builds, I highly recommend an update when you can..:D
[Off-topic] hisname:
suddenly this doesn't sound like a DS thread anymore.....

Sent from my supercharged tank
[Off-topic] Eclipse_Droid:
couldn't wait any longer.... just installed AOKP milestone 1 4.1.2 on my n7:D
[Off-topic] _Variable:
Nahh, theyre talking about roms for DS, but a wild nexus 7 appeared!

__________________

Sweet Devil >_<

GT-P3100

Android 4.0.4 ICS

Sun Cellular

"LG should go bankrupt"
[Off-topic] suku_patel_22:
Reported as Paul Robo

Regarding KitKat, I think this is a brilliant idea from Google, spread the word about Android free of charge. A brilliant marketing move.

Nestlé also has nothing to lose. Google is giving away the devices, and all they need to do is print the android logo and something in the wrapper, and KitKat will again sell like crazy.

Win-win scenario for both.

PS: KitKat comes with the aluminium foil till the last time I had it. Will definitely buy one to check today :D
[Off-topic] ben_pyett:
Paul robo

Hahaha, nothing fails to amaze me there.surprised that he didn't post on HTC one forum, has some nerve

Would give you good odds that he never actually had a DS

So that's where all my foil wrapped kK goodies went to, probably health and safety, we only have metallic inner coated shrink wrapped plastic now.
[Off-topic] hisname:
Tech sites are now filled with..... Kit kat...
[Off-topic] jugg1es:
Im in agreement with Simon here, this could go very bad for Google. Nestle is one of the most boycotted firms in the world with quite good reason, one more piece of bad publicity could drag Google down. Why align yourself with a company with such a bad rep.

"You learn something new every day if you're not careful" - Wilf Lunn
[Off-topic] hisname:
the price of their chocolate is ridiculous
[Off-topic] jugg1es:
The price of cocoa has more than doubled in the last 5 years

"You learn something new every day if you're not careful" - Wilf Lunn
[Off-topic] jugg1es:
[MENTION=4309996]SimonTS[/MENTION], have you got a spam spotter or something, you catch them within minutes :eek:

"You learn something new every day if you're not careful" - Wilf Lunn
[Off-topic] SimonTS:
When they are stupid enough to post in the Spam Reporting thread it's not difficult :silly:
[Off-topic] jugg1es:
I barely have time to read the posts before you've already reported them lately

"You learn something new every day if you're not careful" - Wilf Lunn
[Off-topic] NVardan:
Just a little YouTube video passing through...

EDIT: Can't get the YouTube code to work(I don't know how I should put it correctly lol), so I'll just put the link.

Here you go.
[Off-topic] SimonTS:
[YOUTUBE]ta-OGsmVmqQ[/YOUTUBE]

Without the spaces of course. You just use the bit of the URL after the "watch?v=" part.
[Off-topic] NVardan:
Oh, thanks, that helped a lot.

[YOUTUBE]OKOrkLxOBoY[/YOUTUBE]

So, another video by me.

This is the new Kit Kat advertisement. It seems more, like they're advertising a device rather than a phone lol.
[Off-topic] hisname:
here's what I saw on today's newspaper.

here's what I saw on the Internet today. http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/what...s-baby-lizard-sausage-mcmuffin-104948483.html
[Off-topic] NVardan:
It's actually true... in the parallel universe.

No word about HTC One?
[Off-topic] hisname:
nope, the amount of HTC users here are very minute given Samsung's dominance. and here is sony 's event.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Uka06EW0BQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player