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[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burnski:
Any idea if there is a way to verify that my N4 is not locked so that I can completely rule that out as an option? That way I know 100% the problem is with ATT, not with my phone?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burnski:
well guys, i can confirm that if you buy a nexus 4 through Virgin it is NOT carrier locked.

turns out my problem was that AT&T locked my sim to my old phone. I just called ATT and they unlocked my sim (which was locked to my old blackberry), then I put it in my N4 and it worked! woohoo!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tbbo514:
What is the best kernel with battery/performance . I would like to increase my battery time since I installed paranoid android. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Khizar:
there is no universal "best" kernel/rom.. every device is different so try the kernels yourself and see which is best for YOU, AK is best for me personally so give it a try if you want
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gagb1967:
And another thread like this...... :'(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thedudejdog:
Your mother.

Haha
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jd1639:
Sounds like a philosophy paper.

What was the best thing before sliced bread?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thedudejdog:
Why is the sky blue?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tbbo514:
Thanks for the info anyone else that responded in here could have said the same thing ..if people knew this ahead of time im sure there would not be as many posts of people asking that question..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tbbo514:
Sooo ? And? Lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tbbo514:
Since there is no option on the app to search in a specific thread it is a lot easier to just ask the question than spend countless hours scrolling through pages to read what people say ..I didn't know in forums it was forbidden to ask questions
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] namtombout:
http://xdaforums.com/announcement.php?a=81

Forum Rules

Rule 1. Search before posting.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jonny:
Thread closed as its a Best Kernel thread.
[General Accessories] vectron:
There are seems to be quite a few choices for those "double" capacity batteries from Anker, Hyperion, QCell and Mugen where first three go for about $20 with battery cover while Mugen goes for $105 including leather pouch. What makes Mugen 5x more expensive? Can't be a leather pouch ;) And how are those Anker/Hyperion/QCell compare in quality? Most have positive review, except I found this slamming Bad review about Hyperion putting fake labels to cover up their true capacity.

Plus, there is also Seidio Innocell rated at 4500 mAh, and I trust Seidio brand. While reading "beware" Hyperion thread about their Note batteries, people peeled the label off to find 3 battery cells in there rated at 1500 mAh which brings it to 4500 mAh. That made me believe these so called 6200-6400 mAh batteries could be really 4500 mAh while "6200" number is used as marketing technique to promote "double capacity". Which also explains how Zero Lemon 9300 is so humongous because it's truly "triples" the capacity of the battery based on its super extended size, so I have more faith in Zero Lemon about being true to their numbers.

Any thoughts on this?

Also, if I would get various samples of these batteries and want to run test/review, are there any good apps for a true capacity monitoring? I assume any new battery have to be charged to full, and than discharged to phone shutdown, and charged back up for a true calibration, right?
[General Accessories] Techronico:
I trust Seidio and Mugen. I have tried Anker but am still undecided until I test it for a 3 month minimum. The reason why I usually choose Seidio is because they don't overstate capacity and they usually release a case for their extended battery, which I haven't seen from the other guys. As for Zero Lemon... They are the new kid on the block and will have to prove themselves. Their TPU back cover/Case is definitely thinking outside the box, however they might have to diversify with some other options.
[General Accessories] eijisawakita:
I have battery monitor pro and what I get from estimated mah is about 6200 from my anker battery. I dont know how accurate it is.
[General Accessories] vectron:
Have you tried it with stock battery to confirm? Would be a good benchmark.

Also forgot to ask, which battery monitor pro are you using, GSam or another one?
[General Accessories] ttabbal:
Most of the third party battery makers lie. If you're feeling generous you can call it "over-rating". And yes, Sedio and Mugen have been busted doing it in the past. I have no idea what the current state is with them. IMO, they are not worth the money. The only place I consider worthy of trusting for real data is http://www.batteryreview.info. And only because their results match my own testing. There is no way to know for sure if you don't test outside the phone on a known load. The battery makers know this, and know they probably won't be called on it.

Does that mean the $20 battery that gets 5500 rather than 6200 is a bad deal? Not necessarily. That's up to the buyer. I do wish sites like Amazon would require truth in advertising though.
[General Accessories] eijisawakita:
I'll try it with my OEM battery and report here. I use battery monitor widget pro. It has estimated mah based of how long you charge it. Mine reports 6342 with anker.
[General Accessories] mdt73:
That batteryreview.info had some of the most poorly written, unscientific reviews I have ever read. And, if that's how you test, then you are in the same boat.

Regarding amazon, I wish they would allow me to buy back the 15 min I just wasted reading thru the batteryreview website.
[General Accessories] vectron:
Well, his testing method on a paper sounds legit and he uses all the right tools for measurement. But his incoherent reviews are all over the place. Needs a better and more consistent review format, plus having links to Amazon where he gets a credit when you purchase the battery kind of takes away from credibility... If you decide to have unbiased independent review, stick to it without other agendas. He should just setup PayPal donation account to get funds to buy and review all the available batteries :)
[General Accessories] ttabbal:
I agree with the amazon links, I'd rather see a paypal donate etc.

As for the testing methodology, if you have specific concerns, point them out. He uses commercial test gear, I have a few different things. Some home-built and calibrated, and a couple RC battery testers that also verify cleanly against known data. While the guy's writing may leave something to be desired, the cells he has tested that I have also tested check out the same. I've also seen other sites that reference his that claim to have tested with the same results. For myself, I like to run multiple tests on different gear and average the results to get a final number, though they are within a few %. I also generally run tests at a few current levels.

I don't do much with it these days. I will post if I pick up a battery, but the stock one does ok for now. I did some tests on Vibrant, G2x, and Galaxy Nexus batteries. The stock were always at or above rating, the third party were all over the map. A couple of the third party batteries I took apart had cells with lower capacity markings on them, they did check out to those levels. I have no financial interest in any of it, other than as a user that doesn't like getting sold something that isn't what they told me it is. IMO it's no different than buying a gallon of gas, and getting 0.75 gallon. A few % difference I can be understanding about, >10% there is no excuse.

I might pick up a Zero Lemon, I'm interested in the huge capacity claim. If it tests out, I might even run it in my phone. Still a little unsure about the case/battery cover though.
[General Accessories] vectron:
Exactly, what I'm looking for in review - to be sure there is no more than 10% variation from advertised capacity. I also would love to see some battery aging results where it's retested after 3-4 months to see if performance stayed the same or degraded.

Regarding Zero Lemon, I exchanged a few emails with them yesterday, and they are taking case/battery VERY seriously!!! To the point where release of the battery is being pushed out (as it was mentioned in original Zero Lemon thread) so they can fix the fit of their current TPU case. Plus, they are considering designing a new rugged case. I'm glad they are listening to feedback of those who already tested their battery/case and not rushing just to get their product out of the door. Big props!
[General Accessories] ttabbal:
To really test aging, I think it would be best on a battery that had been used in a phone the whole time. Just to see the real effect of using it. You could set up an automated charge/discharge jig I suppose, but it might not be as good.

I like what you're saying about Zero Lemon. I hope they really do follow through with a great product. More battery is always welcome for me. I'd love to have the phone plugged in less.

If you want to do battery testing, let me know and I'll get you schematics and code for my stuff. I'd also be willing to test some you send and I'll pay the return shipping.
[General Accessories] pdtp:
So when i purchased my note II the very first thing i purchased was an extended battery.

i ended up purchasing the Hyperion 6200mAh from amazon as they have a little statement

so i took a gamble that NFC was going to be included on the case and it was! i had to bend the NFC prongs out on my phone a little to make it touch but after that it worked!

Now the battery i have easily gotten double the battery life out of. i got my phone all dialed in then took the regular battery to almost completely discharged.

as you can see i got about 16 hrs on the stock battery with about 3 hrs and some change of screen time.

The Hyperion battery did a heck of a lot better

Had 4 hrs of screen time on the Hyperion and same about of time off the charger, still 54% left.

Now the only drawback of the extended battery is the NFC location, i do have trouble getting it to pick up with other phones, i have on order a new NFC antenna and I am going to try relocating it to the back of the battery.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Bunjii:
So, i want to buy a tpu case for my new nexus 4.

I like the minimalistic style of cases but i want one with good quality and not the regular type on ebay.

My current choices are Cruzerlite Circuit ( White) or Mercury slim case (White).

My only issue is the front lip, i do want a well protection but i really hate big front lips, i want it to be as small as possible but wtill good for protection.

i wanted to know from who has tried both or anyone of these, who had a bigger front lip, and besides, which of them are better? ( no matter of price)

Thanks!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] setzer715:
I have both, I'd say they are pretty much equal. NOTE: The cruzerlite peals up my screen protector while Mercury does not. Both lips are about the same height from the display but the cruzerlite extends in a little more make it incompatible with screen protectors. I'm attempting to modify it but we'll see.

UPDATE: After closer examination the cruzerlite has better edge finishes so the quality is better than the Mercury. Also I was able to slightly smooth the edges of the cruzerlite with a razor blade so it is no longer peels up me screen protector.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Bunjii:
Thanks , really helped.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] linye:
I have the Cruzerlight Circuit and it doesn't touch my screen protector. I use one of those Halo.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kazuki1:
I have the cruzerlite circuit and it pushes up the screen protector too. That's my only real gripe about the case. I wanna try trimming the edges like the guy above said, never thought about it. I have an extremegaurdz protector
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Graemelister:
Hi can anyone help?

When i connect my Galaxy S3 to my car stereo via ordinary 3.5 jack plug, the sound is generally fine but as soon as the cable is moved even slightly, the sound cuts out and is very 'on/off'. The cable has to be left EXACTLY in the same position otherwise the sound output is very unreliable! Ive tried the connections at both ends and these appear fine. Its happened before with older phones but I didn't expect it with a brand new Galaxy S3. Sounds stupid but i wondered if it was the quality of the cable itself. So if its not the connections i can't understand what the problem could be. If anyone can help or needs more information please reply to this post.

Thanks
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] komraa:
Problem is with cable. Bye new one. I have same problem with my s3, but i get new cable, and sound is great.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Graemelister:
I have had 3 or 4 cables over only 2 phones but this doesn't seem to have solved the problem. These are the £1.50 or so variety from Amazon. Should I look for something better quality or should these type generally be ok? Like I said im 90% sure its not the connections.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tbbo514:
What is the best kernel battery wise. I Just recently updated top one of the cm 10.1 rooms and the battery Is mediocre at best
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobiascuypers:
Well if you look around, this device only has one kernel, that all 4.x.x Roms use. Hashcodes. He has done a lo of work in making it. You should think him and not complain about the battery life. And for a tablet I get a good 8 hours of continuous use with wifi always on. That's pretty good, if you want to save battery, try a battery saving app from the play store. Those seem to help people, and turn off wifi when your not using it
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tbbo514:
I'm not complaining I'm stating a fact about my battery and I did thank him I've been using his stuff since the k fire came out I was just asking a question that's all

sent from the ?fu**in space station!!!
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guitarman:
The recent changes Hash made to the 3.0.x kernel is now comparable in battery consumption to IR's tweaked CM7 kernal. With the right settings, I can achieve only 10% battery drain per hour of continual use.....which is great for an aging tablet :)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tbbo514:
Yes I see did a little work the battery is pretty good now :)
[AT&T LG Optimus G] ferrojasaguilar:
Well I owned an Optimus G and decided to sell it to get a Nexus 4. Boy I wish I never did.... Software wise of course the Nexus 4 is better, with a clean Android OS, but thats it. The build quality is so much better on the Optimus G, the extra memory too. But the biggest difference is the SCREEN. The Nexus 4 has one of the most GOD-AWFUL-SCREENS that I have ever seen on an smartphone. Out of the box the colors are so washed out and dull, the viewing angles are a joke. Even with a custom rom with super-calibrated screen settings things dont improve much. The viewing angles continue to be abismal. When you tilt your screen a little to the left or right the blacks become white! The last time I saw this on a cellphone was with a cheapo $25- motorola candybar phone! Google/LG really messed up big-time here.

So trust me when I say this....you Optimus G users are the lucky ones. A clean android OS rom will eventually be available for your G and you will have a great smartphone with a GREAT screen and a clean OS. There is nothing that can be done to fix the terrible screen of the Nexus 4. When I have the chance im going to back to the Optimus G.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Murasakiii:
Most of us know that our phone is better. :P hope you get to switch back soon.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] knh208:
I'm using MesoROM. It came loaded with a ringtone "Anymore".

Does anyone know the title and artist for this song?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EwOkie:
Contact : alkhafaf Developer of the Rom

Play the file on PC and download Shazam App to see if it recognises it.

Just a thought :D
[Galaxy Camera Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charliebg:
I have the Samsung Camera EK-GC100. I read that the signal from HDMI is HDCP-encrypted.

It's work when i connect to HDMI monitor but when I use Blackmagic Intensity Extreme capture is not any signal to capture.

So what the way to make changes into the ROM section Samsung Camera EK-GC100 to disable HDCP-encrypted into HDMI output from the camera. I use Galaxy Camera ToolKit to make root assess but how to remove HDCP-encrypted ???

Best Regards

Charlie
[Galaxy Camera Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paulikxp:
I would assume that this works on hardware level. That would mean: no luck with a different ROM.
[Galaxy Camera Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charliebg:
Well is a shame. I bay the stupid camera for good video sensor to be used via HDMI capture but right now is piece of junk for me.

Any way read that with Nexus 10 developers released a ROM that disabled HDCP?

Do I have some chance (hardware or software) to remove HDCP **** from HDMI output !?

Best Regards

Charlie
[Galaxy Camera Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pileiba:
this should work.. what you think ? http://www.hdfury.com/hdmi-hdcp/hdcp-converters-and-strippers-boxes/
[Galaxy Camera Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] suresh.koppisetty:
Any update on how you got it working ??

I am also trying to capture galaxy camera input with avermedia game broadcaster .

Thanks,

Suresh
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Jiri Jansta:
Hi,

I use MS eMbedded Visual C++ for create my applications.

I create aplications for iPaq and XDA.

I can't open communication port COM in XDA.

I use follow function:

lpszPortName = TEXT("COM1:"); // COM port = COM1

// open COM port

if (hPort == INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE)

{

hPort = CreateFile (lpszPortName,	GENERIC_READ | GENERIC_WRITE,

0,	NULL,	OPEN_EXISTING,

0,

NULL);

}

Handle hPort has got enduringly value INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE.

If I use this function in iPaq so it execute all OK.

I've got close all aplications, witch work with COM port.

I use synchronization cable for transfer data from external equipment in XDA.

Where is my mistake? Please, help mi.

Jiri.Jansta@aksignal.cz
[Windows Mobile Software Development] itsme:
not sure if yu just cut/pasted your code incorrectly, but you should test if the handle is valid -after- you open it, not before.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Jiri Jansta:
specify

Next example is only cut my source code. I make test so after open COM port.

I use function GetLastError for get more information.

GetLastError return this result:

code 55:

text: The specified network resource or device is no longer available.

Where is problem?

If I use this cable for synchronization between XDA and my PC, all is OK.

What COM port is use during this connection?

Jiri.Jansta@aksignal.cz
[Windows Mobile Software Development] vangelderp:
I have also had this error code 55 problem. It means that the comm port is already open by something else. This should happen if the XDA was already sat in a serial cradle with ActiveSync running, BUT I have had it repeatadly happen for no reason.

Do Settings -> Connections -> Beam and UnTick 'Receive incoming beams'. I don't know why this causes the problem but it seems to clear it. Please tell me reason why this works.

Another 'cure' I have found is that if you use ActiveSync and serially sync the XDA, then remove it from the cradle. Then your code will work, but possibly only once.

When it does work - transmit a stream of characters (say a file about 500 bytes) out of the comm1 port, then it will work correctly and can be open/closed as expected.

Let me know how you get on, I would like to know a reason why this problem happens.

Cheers

Paul
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] embed_nk:
Regularly updated gapps with modded themes...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1231787
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CallumMarks77:
hi guys i pushed a file to my sd card using adb, but of course using the new cwm the sdcard folder is in... sdcard/0/ not just sdcard

and now i cant delete the file i put on the sdcard? how do i delete this file!? its annoying :L

thank you
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mattix724:
adb help

http://bit.ly/Y5Kph1
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RoberGalarga:
But why ADB? You can use any File Explorer to delete the file.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CallumMarks77:
because its in a folder that cant be accessed anywhere else but recovery....

when you click on install from sdcard its there

but on the new 4.2 cwm it put the sdcard into install from sdcard then the "0" folder
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RoberGalarga:
Oh... I understand. Ok, let's try:

Type

adb shell
ls /sdcard/0

If you don't get an error here (not found, denied, or something like that), type

rm /sdcard/0/WhateverYouWantToDelete
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] art99:
adb shell "rm /sdcard/0/file_to_delete"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Nate14:
I'm looking to remove the transparency in the Touchwiz app drawer but for the life of me I can't find any file that is for the app drawer background.

Can anyone point me to the file and its location? I'd definitely appreciate it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
It is probably in the layout file in the launcher apk. If you haven't decompiled the launcher apk yet to look for it, that'd be a good place to start.

Sent from my Galaxy Note 2
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mayur.3.92:
Hello everybody i have micromax A110 updated to cynus t2 rom(there was no rooting method then).when a rooting method was available i tried but was useless as i said my phone is not detected any mare by spflash tools it just shows searching now there are two methods of rooting but both require sp flash tool ..........but i dont know i should be thinking it as a ray of hope or good news...my device gets listed/detected by adb....

Its been weeks but nobody has come up with any solution hence i request all senior members to contribute time reading this post and help please
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] skillzo1:
Anyone having any data issues in or around nj?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bizhar1990:
No data in Pittsburgh, PA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] skillzo1:
Just got off phone with verizon.... Basically a lot of Ny metro area is having lte problems. I can't receive pic messages.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Ridl3y:
Same problem here in Pittsburgh. Glad to see it isn't just me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jasondhsd:
YES!! I've been restarting my phone, pulling the battery thinking it was me because I was only getting 3g in an area I usually get 4g so I put it in airplane mode to cycle it and when I took it back off a minute later I had no data at all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] NeoMagus:
No mobile data here either in central PA having to use wifi right now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] nikekev34:
no data in maryland either...just voice
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] kenmorgan:
I wasn't getting any data signal here in Pgh this morning, Now I am atleast getting 3g as of 1:00 pm.Whew... I thought my phone was broke.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] monkeypunch35:
I am in Pittsburgh as well, but I can not get any data at all. My co-workers all have 3G though.... what the hell.

---------- Post added at 01:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:02 PM ----------

I even flashed different ROMs and lost all of my stuff because I panicked:crying:.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] nikekev34:
Started to do that myself ..but glad I checked here first...I was panicked too, thought I messed up something again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] NeoMagus:
Not getting any data at all here , I just got off the phone with support and he said there is an Alert out for central and west PA with data connectivity and they are aware of it so just have to wait on them
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] monkeypunch35:
I am outrage at this. It is the GS3's fault, because my co-workers on iPhones still have service. I DEMAND a GS4 next week.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] juancaperez2000:
MD and DC no data just voice, whats wrong with u Big Red
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] chewwy420:
3g is working here in Lancaster if you force it to CDMA..