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[General Questions and Answers] Gnex1:
As of right now, I am using a galaxy nexus and am enjoying it, however, I am selling it for enough to cover the cost of getting a brand new phone. Here are my options, please give me your opinions as to which would be the better solution?

1. Samsung Galaxy Note II -------> MY cost: $0 for device / $35 per month for unlimited voice, text, & 2GB LTE data <VERIZON 1yr term>

2. HTC DROID DNA -------> MY cost: $0 for device / $35 per month for unlimited voice, text, & 2GB LTE data <VERIZON 1yr term>

3. LG NEXUS 4 ------> MY cost: $100 for device / $30 per month for 100 minutes, unlimited text & 5GB HSPA+ data <T-MOBILE>

The most important things for me are

1. The ability to have the ability to install a lightweight yet feature packed ROM on the device (such as SlimBean)

2. The ability to receive FREE tethering that will not cost me $15 extra per month (SlimBean = free tethering on tmobile)

The reason this is hard to for me to decide is because I like the s-pen on my note tablet, and a phone with it would be nice. The Droid DNA has a beautiful 1080p screen and top notch specs. The nexus 4 is simply a ROM beast free of contract issues :p

Which would you go for?

P.S. If this thread is in the wrong forum, feel free to relocate it. If anything mentioned is against forum rules, remove the offending content. Thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] Mirk0:
The Note II is really big. If this isn't a problem for you, take it, because for me is one of the best smartphones you can find.

Otherwise... the Nexus 4 is the Nexus 4! Maybe my opinion is diverted because I live in a f**king country where you can't buy the Nexus 4.
[General Questions and Answers] alpha-niner64:
I vote for Nexus 4 simply because contracts suck. Also 1080 screens IMO are overrated for our usage. Maybe justifiable on the Note 2 but. Maybe. But that means your phone has to work that much harder to keep up with Butter and that means more processes and more battery life used up.

You should wait for the Xperia Z, ZL as well as HTC's offering before pulling the trigger since the lack of LTE on the Nexus 4 could be a deal breaker if TMO's LTE takes off right.
[General Questions and Answers] rabies876:
What i know is that if your planning for a phone the best is HTC that's truth.
[General Questions and Answers] sy224048:
Actually the nexus 4 is probably the best here. If you want light and feature packed roms then that describes the entire nexus 4 android development forum. The camera isn't as good as the DNA or the note, but every time Sergey Brin or Larry Page goes on stage and announces a new android version with awesome new features you will have them in a week with everything working and no bugs. Also you won't have S-OFF troubles like on HTC devices.

The only reasons you wouldn't get the nexus is if:

a) Tmo service isn't as good as verizons or not as fast as LTE

b) You want HTC Sense or Touchwiz(I hope not though)

Free tethering is easy, I use it on my Sensation running CM10.1 and nexus 4 on Paranoidandroid, I haven't got any notifications yet, although I don't tether with a computer so I don't know if you will need to take additional precautions.

With the new bionic tweaks, the nexus 4 performs as well or better than the DNA and the Note II, whereas previously it would lag a little behind the DNA. Every rom will have the bionic tweaks soon, so you will have the best device out there.
[General Questions and Answers] bigjonmoo73:
LOVE LOVE LOVE my Galaxy Note 2... Couldn't imagine having any other phone and could never go back to anything less that 5" in screen size!
[General Questions and Answers] Gnex1:
A) this is my main concern with staying with T-Mobile.. HSDPA gets 5 to 10 Mbps around here while lte on Verizon exceeds 30mbps

B) first thing I'd do is install a custom rom if one was available, however I know that the nexus 4 has better selection and boot loader unlock process though.

Bionic tweaks? I'm gonna research those since I haven't heard of them yet haha

Thank you for the insight so far.
[General Questions and Answers] lowandbehold:
Being on Verizon, the Nexus 4 isn't even a choice for you!

That being said, I traded my Note 2 for a Nexus 4 and have absolutely zero regrets. IMO the Nexus 4 is just a better phone. Better screen, smoother, and tons of ROM options.
[General Questions and Answers] Gnex1:
I am on tmobile right now but am considering the Verizon network if their choice of phone is the better option
[General Questions and Answers] paintball23456:
HTC phones suck. Tell HTC to fix their UI, battery, and manufacturing issues (One x+ yellow screen problem, droid DNA freezing pixels, and poor cameras. THEN they MAYBE good.

Back on topic, i say the nexus 4. But if you REALLY don't mind the size of the note 2 then, get the note 2.
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] SovereignKnight:
I woke up this morning with an OTA update on my P769 USA version. I have not ever rooted my phone yet and have been waiting it out for some roms to come out and clockwork mod. My phone has the 10e firmware that can be hacked to unlock the boot loader. My problem is my phone downloaded a new OTA update, 10g. If I reboot my phone its going to install the update and I'll be screwed out of being able to root the phone when I want to (locked boot loader). How do I keep this update from trying to apply itself on reboot? I don't have root access. Can it be rooted w/o having to reboot to thwart this update? Can I delete the update file? I'm really trying to avoid having to reboot the phone now. (The system update apply/reboot pop up is driving me nuts!) I never agreed for this update to download! WTF?!
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] kevev:
The update will not automatically install when you reboot. Root your device using the many instructions in this sub-forum. Use the search.
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] aarongotgame:
No it won't but u can root ur phone. All L9 models can be rooted
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] Lolgast:
Or you can just update himself(optimus L9) and flash it back to the rootable roms using KDZ offline flash
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] cmahendra:
Or start phone in CWM mode, take nandroid backup and reflash V10E, root it and restore V10G nandroid backup.

Dont know if this work perfectly or not, but just suggesting.

PS: I just wonder what Update it would be after V10G? Is it JB for P769? :D
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] psychoace:
Or you can let two month old topics stay dead.
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] AwesomeTurtle:
Two potentially useful posts in an old thread goes a much longer way than some snappy quip posted almost solely for thanks.

Oh, look. I'm being about as useful as you right now. Time to go outside.
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] Clark Joseph Kent:
Thread Closed, OP if you wish to reopen, just send a PM. Thank You.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] oqirong:
Hi, i m just brought this Note SHV-E160S ,

Android version : 4.0.4

Baseband : SHV-E160S.UG31.1316ST

Kernal version : 3.0.8-966809

se.infra@SEP-135#1

SMP PREEMPT Thu Dec 13 16:38:20 KST 2012

Build number : EROM-E160S. [ eRuiZhi.com].[Sdhjt.ORG].{V3}

1) i want to ask now i m living at Malaysia , cos this phone netwwork is only have 3G/LTE, no have GSM .

when i using this phone some time the phone ring & can not heard and must turn off the network and turn on again . ( is this because the network problem or any ?? )

2) can i flash with other rom ?? which forum i have to go?? can i flash new rom using N7000 series??

TQ

my email : oqirong@hotmail.com
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] DONYARUBI:
hello! how i do i upgrade my Sony xperia x10 Mini (not pro) i bought last july 2010. my current firmware is 2.1. i want to upgrade/jump it to 4.04 if possible. I dont know how. I dont understand the terms: rooting, flashing, etc. please make me understand. thank you. please comment nicely, :angel: if you dont want to help just ignore, you dont have to scold me for being a noob. i need help thats why im here. :confused: what i see online is the xperia x10 mini 2011 mostly.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ruben21:
Well men first of all you need to be a root user, you can see the pass to take in youtube only write how can I root my phone xperia x10 mini and you see all what you need to download and pass one by one to make it possible :)

---------- Post added at 03:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:55 AM ----------

When can you are root user the second step is unlock your bootloader, try to find some tutorial in your native language in google or youtube can be help much more

---------- Post added at 04:02 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:59 AM ----------

But remember see first all the requiring to unlock your bootloader , read carefully and try to check is all what you need, and is all alright proceed step by step
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] sridroider:
use this link,,:-, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1791629

hit thanks if i helped ;)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] IronBlossom:
This thread will help you for further mods
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] RenzkiPH:
bro, are you serious??? thats for xperia mini and mini pro not for x10 mini/pro...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] xminirom:
Complete Guide

Hey bro, Most of the things that you asked are covered very long time ago:fingers-crossed:. Here is a link that has complete guide Just what you looking for:good:.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1587177
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Sai Moon:
I have modified XZ SmallApps for XS with SmallApps. Every SmallApps from Google Play work fine.

Just flash with CWM.

Z Small Apps
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Rajeev:
How to install? I have already small apps installed in my Xperia S. Pls guide? Thanks in advance...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Sai Moon:
flash it with CWM.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Rajeev:
Any chance to get the conversation app and contact app? I am already using ur semcphone.apk.. Thanks for that... Great work...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Sai Moon:
I will try modding them.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] arminalvand:
hi

I got flash, but no changes were made

why????????

thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mrsatan:
Works good work

Sent from hell using Xperia-S(atan)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] FiDra:
Same here. I've flashed the package and wiped davik cache from recovery but there is no small app. Just the new notification.

Btw, thanks for the mod.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] -Johannes-:
AW: [MOD] Xperia Z SmallApps For XS (Every SmallApps work)

I flashed but then I had no small apps anymore.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Jiyeon90:
flashed but nothing changed

edit: actually, something changed, I lost my JB status bar
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] muaxuantht:
flashed but nothing changed

my phone too, flash in CWM, nothing changed.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] reptile64:
Totally f@cked up my system don't try it on .45
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rErEaT:
Working for me.

But this script...:D

In my opinion this only work if u have small apps before flash it. and .55

But mirror and unit converter not working.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] auni:
While posting a mod or anything like that, it's better if you can include a proper guide for all.

Which may include, firmware version : 0.45/0.50/0.55. Custom ROM or Stock ROM, Deodex/Odex, clearing dalvic cache required/or not OR any other prerequisite that is needed to apply or try this mod.

Many are posting that it isn't working properly, so if you post the requirement and installation instructions properly, then it will help the other users to follow easily.

So update the OP, if possible with needed info.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ryknex:
Well working fine... Waiting for the rest of the apps to get icons:D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] danytrial:
Work for my :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mharckk:
working fine here on .55 modified stock rom,

mirror and unit converter works for me.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Rajeev:
Sounds good... Waiting for it...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nhoc_huhu:
Can work in stock .55 odex???
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hhlong89:
I think you can't install small app with an odexed rom
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] outkast22:
It looks like my sd card is corrupt, I formatted it and it still wont work. The files are still on it. Is there any other method to revive it?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] wallyg8r:
Put it in a windows machine and do a "chkdsk /f" from a cmd prompt

That worked for me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] livingaboard:
I would keep it out of my phone until I got some files back on my computer.
[HTC Droid DNA] Roflwafflez:
Hey all, just wanted to post some quick general questions. So first off, I wanted to know if you all use auto-brightness or if you use the brightness widget to adjust the brightness based on ambient light. Second, when it comes to closing out apps from memory, do you only use the recent apps capacitive button, or do you also go into settings>battery and click on all of the available X's to the right of each app to close out the apps that way as well? Just asking these questions as I'm trying to maximize my daily battery life on top of LK kernel. Thanks!

-Matt
[HTC Droid DNA] Linebarrel86:
I usually allow Sense to handle the killing of task. I know some thinks it does so very aggressively, but it seems fine to me.

As for brightness, I leave mine set at 50% and call it a day. My phone goes off the charger at 6:30 a.m and goes back on at 4:00pm. I'm usually around 50/55% when I get home to my charger. That's using Twitter religiously as well as Google Now for scheduling appointment. Also checking forums.

One battery saving tip I have for you though is this: Put your phone in Airplane mode if you know you won't be using for a while or if where you are currently doesnt have a very good signal.
[HTC Droid DNA] .torrented:
Some things I do when Im away from home:

- Don't use autosync (put the sync widget on a home screen and when you want to sync your stuff just press it and it will sync everything once when you need it)

- Use wifi as much as possible

- Keep brightness at a comfortable level but try to keep it around 50% or less. I keep mine at about 25~30%

I use the recent apps button and clear out apps when im done with them (I can't really say if this actually kills the apps or not or how effective it is for saving battery)
[HTC Droid DNA] oilfighter:
Turn off unnecessary syncs. Do you really need facebook to update every 30min? Weather to update every hour? Evernote to update every hour?

Disable those syncs (especially facebook), and I usually see a saving of 20% by the end of day.
[HTC Droid DNA] Shariq Ahmed:
Well what I do is, since I have root access, I use juice defender to control my auto sync, CPU speed, usage and brightness. And since I did that my battery is around 20 percent at 10 pm. And I take it off charge at around 6 30 am.

Sent from my HTC evo 3D GSM
[HTC Droid DNA] Roflwafflez:
Thanks for the input! Much appreciated, going to put some of this into use.

-Matt :good:
[HTC Droid DNA] pumah350:
For me: 1) As mentioned, first check those syncs 2) I don't have Facebook installed, if I want to check it, I do thru the browser 3) I use the Power Contol widget, it has the screen brightness toggle. I use it at 0-15% in the evening indoors and morning, 1/3 generally and Auto during the day in my truck. If I'm going to use the internet for a couple hours session, I'll tether to my HP Mini, saves screen time on the phone. At times during the workday and I have no use for the internet nor have any impending emails I absolutely need to receive, I will turn off Mobile data, that alone will save you tons of battery and you will still receive text messages and phone calls. If I'm in a fringe area I will do the same, turn off Mobile data or watch your battery drain right before your eyes. If you use Airplane mode, I'm sure you know you won't be able to text of receive/make calls. GSam Battery Monitor is a good app to monitor your battery usage and what apps are being used. Oh, and yes, I just use the Recent Apps to wipe out apps I'm done with and let Sense handle the rest.
[HTC Droid DNA] keithleyson:
I just used Juice defender to manage my phone. Works well.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rockypr:
Guys my phone is acting crazy, the radio is turning off by itself, it is like i turn on Airplane Mode. Its not software or im doing something wrong dont know i was on jeally bean and went back to EL29 but the problem still there.

Any suggestions? And i dont have TEP :confused:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PanchoPlanet:
Try refreshing your prl and profile.

Maybe you have a cucaracha bug.

Lol.

Pp.;):beer:

sent from a jellybean filled epic touch.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rockypr:
Did that and im still having the same issue the radio turns off.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rockypr:
Ok guys what i have is a MODEM f.ck up. I tried Odin a Modem and it brick my phone. It says to Put Kies and do a Restore, I tried Kies and it wont read it, I tried Odin any software and it install everything and when it comes the Modem it stays installing the modem for... Hours...

any help?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] garwynn:
Back up what you need to and try an Odin full restore like FI27. Includes a repartition so should wipe out any trace of the problem.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rockypr:
Thanks to all, it was a hardware issue, dont know how but phone was wet inside, so it **** up the phone
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PanchoPlanet:
That's what you call a"waterbug" also known as a "cucaracha":eek:

Take it apart and pack it in rice.

You may get lucky.

Many wife dropped her Epic in the toilet :eek: after disassembling and letting air out overnight I reassembled it and it came back to life. So far so good.

Pp. :o

sent from a jellybean filled epic touch.
[HTC EVO 3D] GrantG:
Backup data not showing in 4ext folder in es file explorer. Goal to see backup file size
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Look in /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] GrantG:
Bingo! Why that folder? And the backup size is 1.6gb so it looks good but its not restoring.
[HTC EVO 3D] GrantG:
Thanks by the way.
[HTC EVO 3D] GrantG:
Never mind... I had to do a wipe first.
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
For compatibility with the ClockworkMod (CWM) recoveries.

ramjet73
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] tyaru_hydeto:
I have Xperia neo L

running on Cyanogen mod 7.2..

I just want to ask, is that possible if I install CWM ver 6 up, with "Fix Permission" feature?

and one more thing

What best Acid Audio Engine mod version, is completely stable and fully work on CM 7.2

Thanks for help and answer my noob question,

Sorry for my bad English writing languages
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] tyaru_hydeto:
Is any one can give some advice for me :crying:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] brunomars:
I suggest to you that CM7 Should not be implementing any audio tweaks. If this happens, you will affect the whole Mod. Trust me, distorted sound will come. I suggest you flash ICS based ROMs and flash Awesome beats
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grimloktt:
Hello all. I just ordered a Note 2 which I've yet to receive. My goal is to have a rooted, stable running phone. I've read through LOTS of threads and am trying to figure out where to start.

Is this the best method to root or should I not accept the latest update and go another method? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2118348

Should I flash a ROM or just run stock. If ROM, any recommendations?

Sorry for the noob questions...
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] McLaren__F1:
First of all which Note 2 do you have? N7100 (international) or the carrier ones?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grimloktt:
Thank you for your reply. I bought the Verizon model.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gsjjiq:
I would not recommend you to flash a rom if you need a stable phone.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] foxmeister:
My Note 2 is the only Android device I've owned that I didn't feel compelled to root.

My suggestion is that you run in bone stock a couple of weeks, and then see if you feel you really need to root.

Regards,

Dave
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] liquidguru:
Flashed my Note 2 within 30 mins of buying it. Stable as a rock, no problems whatsoever.

Flashing roms doesn't lead to instability. Over tweaking perhaps does. Personally I like to run ad blockers, change my dpi and personalise my interface and remove bloatware...

sent from somewhere
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grimloktt:
That sounds good. What did/do you use?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] liquidguru:
I use monx's Rom.. you need to root first. Look up the necessary posts on rooting, read them then read them again. Backup. Read some more.... the process can seem intimidating at first, but you can get plenty of help on these forums. And go slowly and don't forget to backup frequently, so if anything goes wrong you can get back to a state where it was working.

sent from somewhere
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grimloktt:
Thank you. I've now rooted a couple phones but was wondering what's the best way forward considering the latest updates and locked boot loader? Is the link I posted above the recommended course of action or should I use CF-auto root or other?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] milkybeans_chocolate:
yeah flashing means you will most likely void your warranty. not a smart act for a noob like me, at least!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grimloktt:
Also, what recovery is working for you/this phone to flash ROM?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] liquidguru:
Personally I use PhilZ Touch 3 Recovery, which works perfectly for me, the roms I've flashed and all the zip files I've used. Instructions for rooting are in post 2. It also works with exFat, so my 64GB SDcard has no problems.

I also use the Perseus kernel, which works well for me.

As was mentioned a couple of posts back, all this does indeed void your warranty. Again for me, this is a non-issue. I'm a brit, living in Indonesia, bought the phone in HK, so any warranty is pretty useless to me.

Have fun :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sesepark:
I'm a new user as well and have been fiddling with my n1700 for a few weeks now. Personally I think I know what I'm doing but like the guy said you have to keep on reading on the forums. I flashed Android Revolution HD on my phone 2 days ago. Pretty happy with it. I might flash it again cause im tweaking my battery but it's a pretty stable rom.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grimloktt:
Thnx! I looked at that thread and wonder what this means: "TL;DR: before flashing aside from known issues in the second post.?" Also, I looked through post 2 and didn't see where the install instructions were located. I see there are zip and tar files; I'm assuming the user can choose between flashing it with ODIN or CWM?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grimloktt:
LiquidGuru,

Any chance you could point me to DPI thread? My initial browsing and searches have turned up empty.

Thnx!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] liquidguru:
Changing the DPI on a stock based ROM takes a little work. Initially it's very easy. You edit the build.prop (I use ROM Toolbox Pro). Look for the two instances of ro.sf.lcd_density and change them to your desired DPI (I use 240) and reboot...that's it!! (if only is was that simple...)

Unfortunately not everything likes to play nice at 240DPI, especially the sammy keyboard, camera, multiwindow and dialer. Sooooo..... bala_gamer has made some mods of these apps that you can flash (see this post). I also use the Xposed Framework with the Xposed App Settings mod which allows you to set the DPI for individual apps (there are also many other useful apps that work with the Xposed Framework)...

I worked it all out from reading those threads, asking a few questions. Everything is pretty straightforward, just take your time, backup and make sure your battery is fairly well charged before you started flashing :) I love my N2, love being at 240DPI and everything set up the way I need it.