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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kboogie222:
Anyone interested in building a piece of software to emulate a bluetooth speaker? Is it possible? Got a product I want to build, PM me if your interested.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Doctor Dedroid:
If I copy Wallet.apk from my nexus 10 and load it into my VZW Gnex, what are the chances it'll 'just work'? I don't want to download something from someplace I don't know.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Doctor Dedroid:
I guess this is a boring question. I went ahead and loaded it up and got as far as linking a credit card. I chickened out at that point. If it WASN'T going to work would I have found out by that point? Anyone?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bushako:
Hey guys, I was wondering how well the note 2 can stand being under pressure. I wanted to know if it would cause any damage if I took it in a deck decompression chamber with me as I spent long hours in there at a time. Pressure is upto 2.5 atm. Will this pressure, say for about 2hours everyday, on the phone cause any damage to the internals?

Sent from the Rabbit Hole
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pakure:
I don't think there should be a problem. .. flights are also pressurized aren't they?.. but to only that of 11 psi (14.7 psi= 1 atm)... never heard of any damage by using in air planes at high altitudes ... but 2.5 atm? ...don't know..... better remove the back cover and use it. .:p

scribbled from my note 2 (N7100)
[Sprint LG Optimus G] devo3d:
I tried to ask about this in another thread but I'm going to try to be more clear on this one. I loaded my OG drivers in and put the phone in Debugging Mode and in Diag. Mode. Device manager detects 2 ports, one is for diagnostics. I then run QPST and it detects the connection but with a "?" in front of the phone description then when I open tab for connected phones its empty. I still try to open EFS and its a blank. Are there separate Diagnostics Drivers for this phone like HTC's and other phones or is the software blocking it from being read?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Lokifish Marz:
Here
[Sprint LG Optimus G] devo3d:
Crap, my bad. I only posted one here because I had a similar one in Q&A but no response so I figured that "developers" would have the tech savvy to solve my issue better. I tried to edit the title on my other thread but couldn't figure out how. Please remove this thread then and tell me how to change the title of my other one.

Or, someone please PM me with a solution.....Thanks :]
[Sprint LG Optimus G] devo3d:
Unlock efs directories/files

Ok, I installed the latest version of QPST and now I am in the EFS of my LG OG but I can't seem to be able to figure out how to unlock the directories/files in order to edit them ( similar to using the "open sesame door" method on an HTC ). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Again, feel free to PM me or Email me at "

rizzo.raine@gmail.com

". Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thehighroller:
I just bought a Craig cmp741e Android tablet. On the box, it says it has 1.3Ghz cpu. I rooted it. I installed System Info app, it shows my cpu can reach up to 1.3Ghz. I installed multiple overclock app, like cpu tuner, system tuner pro, etc. They all said that my cpu was set at 1Ghz originally. When I try to "overclock" even above 1.2Ghz, os crashes. How come a 1.3Ghz cpu crashes at 1.2Ghz? And how did the manufacturer rom lock a cpu at 1.0ghz? Any way to fix it?

Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdrinvsn:
just sell it and buy a new one... :D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] es0tericcha0s:
Only way to "fix" it would be to install a custom kernel that has those frequencies. Off brand companies like that aren't really regulated that much. They can make pretty much any claim they want. Most people buying these things have no idea to even look for something like that or care to. The manufacturer will just chalk it up as trying to get better battery life. As far as it crashing, it might not actually be able to run at 1200. There's always certain "steps" or frequencies devices work with and setting random ones might interfere with some other processes. They also might have another script/app/process that regulates it and doesn't allow you to mod it.
[HTC Droid DNA] keithmcelhinney:
It seems like there are is a good amount of people that have had the S3 and now have the DNA. I have a question that I could not find answered anywhere: Does the DNA have better reception than the S3? I am in a fringe area that every phone I had before the S3 got good enough reception. The S3 did not. Didn't ring half the time and had to go outside to talk. I got a replacement from verizon and it was WORSE. So now that I closed my car door on my S3 I have to get a new phone. The battery life concerns me a little but if I could make calls in my office it would more than make up for it.

Thanks - Keith
[HTC Droid DNA] Bigandrewgold:
Yes. The DNA has amazing reception.

Samsung us notorious for bad radios.
[HTC Droid DNA] keithmcelhinney:
Well that pretty much sealed the deal.

Thanks man!

-Keith
[HTC Droid DNA] jjenkins2005:
10x's better IMHO... The S3 was the worst.. I couldn't make calls in my new home much less back in my home town... I couldn't even get calls or sms back home... the DNA held a steady single bar which allowed me to even hold the phone to my ear when with most phones it would drop the call... Signal is king on DNA.. Battery is OK... I could easily get through an entire day with moderate usage.. about 10hr with heavy usage.. Still good enough..
[HTC Droid DNA] tgerbracht:
Absolutely, I've owned a Vibrant and a Gnex. HTC radios are terrific.
[HTC Droid DNA] cstrife999:
Never owned a GS3 though I've owned several other Samsung devices that all had pretty poor reception. Htc is second only to Motorola in terms of reception.
[HTC Droid DNA] vdChild:
Verizon actually sent me a DNA as an alternate replacement specifically because of the poor radios in the s3. Couldn't be happier.
[HTC Droid DNA] dbdynsty25:
I had the S3 before I traded it in for the DNA and yes, the DNA does seem to hold on to calls better than the S3. I also seem to get better LTE speedtests on the DNA as well, but that's all timing/location/bandwidth available for the most part.
[HTC Droid DNA] croppz:
I thought about returning my dna for an s3. But hearing about all the radio/gps issues turned me off. Plus I cant stand SAMOLED
[HTC Droid DNA] Dan76:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but as the S3 and DNA both have the Qualcom Snapdragon S4 SOC (I know the DNA is the s4 pro quad, the s3 is only dual core), wouldn't their radios be the same? Unlike the Galaxy Nexus which has the horrible radios (non qualcom) with many problems...
[HTC Droid DNA] itsmejp:
I would have to agree, my DNA consistently gets better reception than my S3 did. The signal level on my S3 would fluctuate all over the place (according to the bars), the DNA is just solid.
[HTC Droid DNA] tgerbracht:
Processor does not equal radios. Reception is largely software dependent from what I gather, hence the maker differences.
[HTC Droid DNA] Dan76:
I understand that... I was under the impression though that the few processors that are SOC also include radios. At least, the qualcom processors are bundled with qualcom radios. That was the big complaint of the Galaxy Nexus with it's TI processor in the US; crap radios bundled, , not qualcom. ...I may be way completely wrong here... Thanks for your reply.
[HTC Droid DNA] keithmcelhinney:
Well I got the DNA. Haven't played with it too much yet but can make calls from where I couldn't with my S3. Pretty happy about that!

-Keith
[HTC Droid DNA] berniemac2021:
Welcome Keith, I'm sure you will enjoy your DNA
[HTC Droid DNA] keithmcelhinney:
Thanks man! I am sure I will like it but it is going to take some getting used to! Definitely different than the S3.

-Keith
[HTC Droid DNA] chocchief:
Same processors do not equal same radio
[HTC Droid DNA] bsSkunkApe:
Nm
[HTC Droid DNA] Transfusiionz:
Reception is improved from my S3 amazingly.

At my house (Middle of nowhere) I got weak 3g, and usually barely got a cell signal. With my DNA, I get good 3g, and sometimes even good 4g, and cell signal is pretty good (about halfway, in terms of bars)

Add in the much better processor, battery life, screen, feel, quality, everything else and you have a winner :)
[HTC Droid DNA] irockthebear:
I had both a S3 and a DNA.... I kept the DNA b/c I want a phone w/ better specs, but I do feel touchwizz is more polished than sense. I hate the fact that sense doesnt give you battery %.... I honestly think unless your a tech geek the S3 is more consumer friendly. Thats why people buy Apple because its easy. Touchwizz is packed with features and easy... sense 4 is not polished.. I dont care about pretty widgets... I care about day to day performance. I dont even know how to set alarms w/o downloading a program on Sense...

Reception on the DNA seems better for calls, but my LTE speeds were slightly better by 2,000kps on the S3.

The DNA will be a top dog until the S4 comes out later this year.... its a never ending battle to keep up with their ****... Also the DNA is supposed to be one upped by the M7 later this year. I hate how HTC releases so many damn devices, why don't they just spend their time like Samsung & Apple and make one super device and price it at $1,000... instead of one X, one X+, DNA...

Specs:

Quadcore

2GB+ ram

13MP camera / 2MP Front

1080P

2400+MAH battery

Wireless Charging

NFC

Removable Battery, Expandable memory
[HTC Droid DNA] jscharf10:
i am strongly considering taking a buddy of mines upgrade and giving him my s3. i like the development for the s3 specifically aokp. im hoping since this new all in one unlock feature is out more people will get the phone and more developer will develop for it. before the m7 comes out an this device is forgot about!
[HTC Droid DNA] jamesbra:
I sold my s3 and don't regret it. The only thing I miss is aosp ROMs. Now that I have the DNA my gfs s3 feels like a plastic toy
[HTC Droid DNA] keithmcelhinney:
Yeah I am pretty happy about it. The quality of the phone feels better and the call quality is WAY better. Have a couple of issues I have to work out but nothing major.

To be honest I did like touchWiz better than Sense. Maybe Sense 5 will change that (if we ever get it)...

-Keith
[HTC Droid DNA] topekomsi:
Shut in car door lol

Go for it, the DNA is the most amazing phone i have used. I don't own one but my wife has the DNA and i have the note II and sometimes i get a lil jelly.
[HTC Droid DNA] Dan76:
Thanks for the info... I'm trying to decide between the DNA and Note2... not to hijack the thread, but what makes you find the DNA better? I know the screen is better... thanks
[HTC Droid DNA] cc16177:
I returned the note 2 and got the DNA simply because the screen is better and it feels much more comfortable in my hand/pocket.

The battery still lasts all day (although the note 2 would have lasted almost two days) and I'm overall happier with it due to the size.
[HTC Droid DNA] tomcat7165:
Dude... get the DNA.... You won't regret it..
[HTC Droid DNA] keithmcelhinney:
If you use the phone in a bad reception area I would recommend the DNA over any Samsung. Way better reception...

-Keith
[HTC Droid DNA] WizeGuyDezignz:
This is a false statement. I had the S3, DNA and Note 2. If you are comparing the DNA to the S3, then absolutely, the DNA kills it in reception.

If you're comparing the DNA to the Note 2 however, you can go either way. I have bad reception in my office and my S3 struggled. The DNA and Note 2 are much better and on par with each other.

As a matter of fact, I get 1-2 dbm better with my Note 2 over the DNA when I had it.

Moral of the story, don't let reception sway your decision. I've already done the testing and the Note 2 competes and wins in some situations reception wise.

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I had both, and to be honest, I only found the screen to be sharper. Notice I didn't say better because if you like more contrast and punch, the Note 2's SAMOLED won't disappoint.

Other than the sharper screen, I found nothing that made me want the DNA over the Note 2.

I know that I will get completely bashed by giving my opinion about this, but it's my opinion and I want to try and help you.

Take away the 1080p screen and the DNA is just another HTC smartphone with heavy Sense.

The things that are better on the Note 2 imo are battery life (by a mile), removable battery, expandable storage, spen functionality (that you will quickly learn isn't gimmicky), software (Touchwiz feels and is so much smoother and faster than Sense), camera (comparatively I find the Note 2 camera better) and an overall better feature set and user experience via Touchwiz.

So imo, unless you want that 1080p screen, I think the Note 2 is the better overall phone and experience. Of course you have to consider the size, but I don't even think about it anymore.

Good luck!
[HTC Droid DNA] Dan76:
Tons of great advice, thank you everyone. My brain is saying Note2, expandability and replaceable battery, pen, etc... You've all helped ease my mind about screen, battery and signal strength.

As a Galaxy Nexus owner, I'm kindof tired of the same old curved plastic-y feeling. (wife has the s-3) The DNA with its matte back and red metal accents make it seem more premium to me; completely subjective, I know.

Any DNA owners that use Nova Launcher? Is it faster than stock Sense?
[HTC Droid DNA] Kasab:
Much faster than stock sense.
[HTC Droid DNA] vdChild:
If you're ok with using a third party launcher, all of the "sluggishness" that others talk about is not prevent at all.
[HTC Droid DNA] Bigandrewgold:
Ugh

Sense isn't heavy. Its just as lag free as touchwiz. Only difference is the speed of the homescreen animations, big whoop. And touchwiz seems to have a ton of gimmicky features, and s voice is just sad.

S pen is a gimmick. I know plenty of people with the note 2 and the only time they use the s pen is to show it off.

Yes the note 2 has a bigger battery, but so what, I don't need a phone to last 2 days. I just plop my DNA on my charging pad at night. The DNA will last 99% of people through a whole day. If for some reason you are unable to charge your phone every night than the DNA may not be the phone for you.

Who needs to remove their battery?

Storage is an issue for some, and could even be a deciding factor. But most people have moved to the cloud for storage(dropbox). Spotify is an amazing service for music(or you can even use Google play music) and Netflix for movies. And I don't have 16 gigs of apps so the dnas storage is more than adequate for me, and will be for most people.

Now don't get me wrong, the note 2 is a fine phone and for many it will be the better choice, but your acting like its the end all be all of phones and nothing else compares, which is just not true.
[HTC Droid DNA] docfong:
I like my DNA more than the S3.

The screen is a huge upgrade Imo.

You won't regret it.

Sent from my DROID DNA
[HTC Droid DNA] croppz:
I keep coming back to Nova prime. Set it to faster than light and you will not be disappointed. It is SUPER fast and so far no lag, but Im also on a custom rom. I tried going back to sense and the screen scrolling was just too slow for my taste,very smooth but slow.

Sent from my SuperCharged DNA
[HTC Droid DNA] WizeGuyDezignz:
This Nova Prime stuff still makes me crack up. When will people realize that it's the app and not the phone?

Because of all of this talk, my coworker and I did a test yesterday. He has an S3 and is running CM10.2. I have a Note 2 and am just running a stock root injected rom at the moment. Nothing fancy.

He already was running Nova Prime and I installed it. Guess what, with Nova our phones ran the same exact way. We both had absolutely zero lag and scrolling was super quick. It was identical.

So my moral of the story is, don't buy the DNA, or any phone for that matter just to run Nova. Buy the phone for the phone. Because you like the features, the battery life, etc.

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If this news is true, don't even bother buying the DNA at this point: Verizon's HTC M7 could come to life as a Droid DNA refresh - http://pulse.me/s/icnHV

If true, it means that HTC has already moved on from the DNA. And if you don't have the DNA yet, it would be foolish not to just wait a bit and get the M7 instead.

You will get Sense 5 out of the box, a larger battery, a faster cpu and a better camera and probably faster updates since it will be their flagship device. Seems like a no brainer at this point.
[HTC Droid DNA] vdChild:
Some people prefer third party launchers... Secondly with no hint at a release date for the DNA+ which most likely won't come out til April or so.... Remember with technology there is always something better around the corner. If you don't mind playing the waiting game, then by all means wait.but then remember shortly after that rumors will pop up about the next big thing. Now run along...
[HTC Droid DNA] WizeGuyDezignz:
I understand some people prefer third party launchers, that wasn't my point. My point is, Nova runs the same on ANY phone released within the past 6-12 months. So, with that being said, you shouldn't run to buy a DNA just to run Nova when you can get phones with better battery life, expandable storage, removable batteries, etc. If you want the DNA, then you want the DNA. But to buy it just to run Nova because Sense sucks, doesn't make sense.

And if thinking "there is always something better around the corner" makes you sleep better at night, then run with it. Of course something better is always around the corner, I'm not stupid. But in this case, it's not that something better is around the corner. In this case, it's there is a refresh of a phone that was already released. That's a slap in the face if you ask me. You can twist it any way you would like to make yourself feel better.

And don't tell me to run along, who are you?
[HTC Droid DNA] orangechoochoo:
I suppose if you're away from an electrical outlet for many days at a time (desert island) then having a huge battery and a handful of extras would be useful. You tout this as something that is necessary. Maybe they should've added a back cover made of flint so you can start a fire while you're gone from civilization for weeks at a time. Hell, throw in a serated blade so you can cut down some small trees and make a lean-to.
[HTC Droid DNA] vdChild:
You're right by it for the phone... Form factor is a huge play in people's decisions. Allot of people do not want to carry a phone the size of a small tablet around just to get a few more hours of battery life out of their phones. We get it you do.... What I and many others are wondering with your opinion stated time and time and time again why you continue to come to this forum and bash and belittle a phone you deemed as inferior... A couple times that's understandable hell even a few times can be taken into reason.... But to continue your broken record act over and over to excess is to become an annoyance and a troll...
[HTC Droid DNA] Dan76:
I'd buy the hell out of that!!

Thanks for all the great info everyone. The DNA+ really throws a wrench into the mix. The difference for me is purely on the surface... strictly with the way each looks, and I like the look of the DNA. But, I like expandability, and batter life. My GNex batter lasts about 3 hours right now (screen always on, heavy use)... so anything is an improvement.

I'm waiting until Mobile World Congress to see what exactly is around the corner... if it's only a camera upgrade, I may take my chances with a used DNA and keep my unlimited data.
[HTC Droid DNA] WizeGuyDezignz:
Why do you keep assuming that I'm only talking about the Note 2? Yes, I have the Note 2, but that's not all I'm referring to. If you notice, I said you can buy other phoneS with better battery, storage, removable battery, etc. The Note 2 isn't the only Android phone that supplies that stuff.

For all of you that think I'm a Samsung or Note 2 fanboy, think again. I'm a phone whore, I go through them like water lately. In the past 6-12 months alone, I've owned the Rezound, Droid RAZR MAXX, Galaxy S3, HTC 8X (Windows Phone), DNA and now the Note 2. I'm not a fanboy of anything, I just like trying different phones and in the case of the 8X, operating systems.

My point is simple....get the phone for the phone. For the whole package. Build quality, form factor, software, battery life, expandable or non-expandable storage, removable or non-removable battery, screen quality and screen size, user experience, etc.

I bring that up because it seems like some people aren't happy with Sense so they tell everyone how Nova makes the phone fast. As if they made a mistake but Nova fixed it. Either way, that's fine. But Nova is an app, not a reason to buy a phone.
[HTC Droid DNA] orangechoochoo:
Waiting won't hurt. The battery on the DNA will get you through the day while the N2 will go longer. If getting through the day is all you need then both phones are tied. If you don't need expandable memory then both phones are still tied. Cameras are about the same. As far as software, if you like Touchwiz get the N2, if you like Sense get the DNA. If you don't care then we're still tied. if you like a 1080 screen get the DNA, otherwise we're still tied. If you size matters choose the one that suits you. If aesthetics matters, the DNA has more details.
[HTC Droid DNA] WizeGuyDezignz:
Finally, I agree with you!! :good:

The only thing I don't agree with you on is the camera. Before the DNA, I had the S3. At the time I didn't know how good the S3 camera was until I got the DNA. I didn't like the DNA camera very much. Things came out pretty soft and noisy at times. When I got the Note 2 I was back in business.

I'm not saying the DNA camera is terrible, but I prefer the Note 2 camera quite a bit more.

Other than that, nice post. :)
[HTC Droid DNA] orangechoochoo:
I could've sworn you agree with me all the time :angel:
[HTC Droid DNA] vdChild:
See was that so hard. What he did was keep it simple to the point and unbiased. Maybe you should state that once (hell copy and paste it) and leave it at that instead of being a blow hard and going on and on reiterating the same **** over and over without all your file drivel. Kthx. :thumbup:
[HTC Droid DNA] jb_alphamale:
+1
[HTC Droid DNA] dbdynsty25:
Your argument is slightly flawed though. Sure, you don't buy a phone for Nova, but an otherwise nice phone w/ sketchy software (i.e. anything that's not a nexus) can be alleviated by using Nova/Apex/etc. So sure, you aren't technically fixing anything by installing a new launcher, you're certainly making the software experience more enjoyable (and customizable).
[HTC Droid DNA] WizeGuyDezignz:
Umm, isn't that what a third party launcher is for anyways? It's to have a different and sometimes better user experience with your phone.

When I was saying don't buy a phone for Nova, I was being extreme. My point was, put the phones, its specs, usability, user experience, etc well before any third party launcher.

I actually don't think I will ever buy a Nexus phone. Stock Android is so excruciatingly boring.
[HTC Droid DNA] damonkb30680:
i had the s3 and i miss it

The DNA is a great phone but battery life stinks compared to the s3. The screens is a lot better but I miss touch wiz both of them are great phones
[HTC Droid DNA] Bigandrewgold:
In what way does the battery life stink compared to the s3. It is on par with it.
[HTC Droid DNA] beaups:
On par? I find it to be much better vs. my S3.
[HTC Droid DNA] croppz:
Really? I just got 12 hours out of a charge yesterday with 6 hours of screen time. For those of you wondering why I had so much, this phone has essentially taken my computers place. Havent touched my laptop in 3 weeks.

That is FAR from "stinks".
[HTC Droid DNA] Chillz88:
Why dont you just prove it instead of talking?.. 1080p screen with that less a battery stinks imo.. its common sense.. now if you want to prove that you got 6hrs screen time, a screenshot would suffice instead of bashing and nonsense..