yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] zelendel:
Google already stated why they were doing it. Because multiple storage confuses most people. I have to agree with them. I have seen it first hand. I am not a fan of the idea but understand it. The batteries make no sense to me at all.

Wayne Tech S-III
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] crixley:
Just because some people are morons doesn't mean everyone should be penalized because of it. At least if you're going to do that, don't make your max nexus device 16gb :/
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] zelendel:
They cater to the masses and you really can't blame Google more then the OEM on the available options for storage size. I am sure the next nexus will have bigger options. At least I hope.

Wayne Tech S-III
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] crixley:
Google tells the OEM who makes the nexus how they want it made though...

Until things change I can't see myself going back to a nexus, as much as I do love aosp
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] zelendel:
Yes but of you recall there was supposed to be a 32 gb device that LG never supplied.

Wayne Tech S-III
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] crixley:
I never heard anything about that
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] upndwn4par:
The fixed battery reduces manufacturing costs and allows for a slimmer profile. Like you said about external storage - I don't like it, but I understand it.

Google doesn't have to tell them anything as the rules are already established.

And remember, the carrier is the gatekeeper. Price point means everything.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] crixley:
The carrier?

The nexus 4 is sold mostly carrier free (can you even buy it on a carrier?), so I'm confused on your logic here.

Fixed battery hardly results in a slimmer profile, at least not to the point where rendering your device useless if it gets wet is worth the trade off (might make it .5 to 1 mm slimmer? big whoop)

Actually, the nexus 4 is thicker than the sgs3 by .020"

http://smartphones.techcrunch.com/compare/245-386/Samsung-Galaxy-S3-vs-LG-Nexus-4
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] upndwn4par:
Nexus devices are sold carrier free. But the carrier won't let it on their network if they have an issue with something. Like I said, the carrier is the gatekeeper.

Regarding the battery - not my analysis. These comments are from OEMs.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] crixley:
How can they not let it on their network??

It takes a sim and as long as the frequencies are correct, how could they stop it?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ikjadoon:
What? What phone that has the appropriate bands has been disallowed on any network? I've never heard of them saying, "We will not let you bring the phone you bought onto our network because of x."

Any current AOSP phone is not catering to the masses. If you cannot touch and feel your phone in a brick-and-mortar store, it is not for the masses. Forget carriers; until it's selling in Walmart, Amazon, or, heck, even Best Buy, they are not catering the masses. Period. Regarding storage, I don't care if it's LG or Google's fault: if you max out at 16GB and the major population that buys your phone is a techie, you done wrong.

I'm a techie (see signature) and I don't like the external SD card. Why? Because it is simpler without it.

Regarding prices: the HOX and iPhone 5 (the only two 64GB phones I know) both cost $600+.

---

Also, guys: if your carrier uses contracts, you save money by locking into a 2-year contract with the subsidized phone cost. AT&T will charge you the same monthly bill if you bought the phone subsidized or on your own.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] crixley:
simpler does not equal better...

I like being able to buy a 16gb phone and still add a extra 64gb if I want. Plus being able to have sd cards with different content depending on what I want (for a business trip, etc..) without having to change up the actual internal storage of my phone.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ikjadoon:
:D True. But, simpler/better = completely subjective. What's better for you is not better for everyone else.

If I take your usage scenario and attempt to look it at objectively, you are totally out of the norm. You're saying, if you use 2 64GB cards to switch out, that you need 144GB of space on your phone! 16GB + 64GB + 64GB. I'm not saying you're using it wrong, but you're using your phone unusually. If Google is normal and wants to expand its user base, it'll stick with internal storage.

~Ibrahim~
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] crixley:
That isn't exactly what I'm saying, as I didn't give what size the cards I may swap out could be...

Say though I have a card full of music, and another full of movies, it is convenient to be able to swap them out If I want to.

I don't think it is that strange or unrealistic.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ikjadoon:
:D You could just tell us instead of making me speculate.

No one thinks they're strange or unrealistic. :D haha, but, really, man: you have so much music and movies on your phone that you need separate SD cards? You are not using that like a smartphone anymore--more like a tablet or laptop-replacement. And, I don't know who you know, but I know exactly zero people who have movies on an SD card. Getting them on there probably wasn't easy to the average customer...who is still sometimes confused about what Blu-ray is.

~Ibrahim`
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] upndwn4par:
Those decisions are made before the device is manufactured. Do you think an OEM is going to make millions of devices hoping that AT&T is OK with it?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] crixley:
Well I am a dj of electronic music with a vast love of music, so for me to fill a card with music isn't actually unusual as I listen to a lot of different stuff.

Just giving examples of where external storage comes in handy
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] crixley:
lol a bit of a conspiracy theorist I see....

I hardly doubt they contact every phone company to make sure they all collectively ok the phone
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] zelendel:
Not in the least. It is not a matter of OK the phone it is a matter that all carrier have control of what devices that are used on their network. Take alot of the CDMA carriers. Most refuse to allow devices from other CDMA carriers on their network so you have to use their devices. If ATT wanted they could block every IMEI that is not in their data base. And they would be completely with in their rights to do so.

Wayne Tech S-III
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrhaley30705:
Normally I would agree with. But since Google bought moto, it's very possible that our preconceived notions would be shattered.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] crixley:
I guess it's different here in Canada..

Service is linked to a sim, not a phone imei... So you can swap you sim into any phone that supports the proper frequencies.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ikjadoon:
Yes, I imagine carriers have minimum requirements (must have an antenna...must use GSM...etc.); obviously, there are standards, lol: international cell phones work spectacularly on US carriers, as long as they have the right frequencies. Or, are you saying, there is some agreement between all carriers in the entire world where they have chosen certain standards that do not deal with interoperability, etc.?

Carriers are gatekeepers in that your device must comply with certain technical standards, but, at least in the much more common GSM ecosystem, ALL carriers are happy to have people paying them monthly bills, no matter what phone they're using.

GSM carriers seem to have very little control about the FEATURES a phone can have, which is what we really care about (besides, obviously, access to certain data networks). Carriers don't have control of the CPU, RAM, OS version, apps, etc. unless a OEM relinquishes that control.

No, it's the same in the US (as if you have a SIM, you're on a GSM network). I'm not sure what these other guys are talking about.

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To the original question of whether Google can instruct manufacturers to make AOSP phones have certain features: maybe it was harder back then, but mrhaley has it right: now that Google owns Motorola, there are no barriers....
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] zelendel:
What we are talking about is a cross carrier agreement that has been in place for almost 20 years now. Just because you have a GSM based phone the carrier still allows it. This is part of the reason big red stays cdma. So they have complete control over what devices are used on their network.

But to be honest most are too young to remember when this was put in place.

But as for the question the only device that Google can control what version of android is on is a nexus. They have no further control them that. Well other then it meets a set of requirements to use Google apps.

Ill try to track down the FCC agreement but might take me a while as it is really old.

Wayne Tech S-III
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] bwgames:
Hi,

I've bought a XDA that just came with the cable to sync it to USB - no cradle.

It charges over the USB connection. When I try and upgrade the ROM using the exe's from the kitchen, it claims ""Please plug the power adaptor into your Pocket PC"

So I guess its looking for the cradle and the AC supply to that, but can't find it, as its over USB.

Anyone got any ideas how to get round this? Don't really want to have to buy a cradle etc?

Thanks,

Ben
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] ntabikha:
why not? A/C will charge your pda Twice as fast!

if u dont want to spend that much, buy a charge/usb cable

the one that u can plug a power transformer INTO the usb cable

$14 from local tmobile store.

other than That! u realy would have to crack-open your charge plug case, and solder an + into the right pin... all info you need is in this forum. research it :)
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] bwgames:
Thanks.

After reading a bit, it looks like I can get a XDA cradle for approx $33 - what voltage/polarity etc AC adaptor do I need for the cradle?

I'll do some research on the soldering business tho :)

Thanks :)

Ben
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] ntabikha:
$33? is that U.S Dollars??

i got mine thru ebay for $8 +sh

wich had the cradle, power supply, usb cable, power plug for europe...

try ebay! www.ebay.com
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] cruisin-thru:
I have always flashed the rom through a data/charger usb cable. I have no idea why yours wont.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] bwgames:
Well, thats interesting. I just tried it again, and it works....

Now got WM2003 on.

But a strange problem, I've had it plugged into USB *all* night, with the amber charging light... About... 7 hours. Its still displaying amber charging light.

The battery was almost out, but is this typical?

Thanks for the suggestion ntabikha, I'll have a look on ebay. Yes it was USD.
[Nexus 7 General] radcpuman:
All of my other devices have a "WPS Push button option", but neither of the the Nexus 7 (v4.2.2) have that option. Only WPS pin. We are on vacation and WPS is the only option for using the local wifi (the provided password isn't working).

Am I missing something a security setting somewhere?

Thanks in advance.
[Nexus 7 General] FitAmp:
Its definitely there, near the top right corner of WiFi settings its two arrows forming a circle, that's the wps button.

View attachment 1817470

Press thanks if I helped ~ Nexus7/ParanoidAndroid/MKernel
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasero12:
My atrix 4g wont boot. It will only turn on when pressing the power button and the up volume key. If I press the low volume key it will turn off.

When I press up and power it will be in the M screen and read:

"Failed to boot 1

PwrReason: PWR_KEY_PRESS

Starting Fastboot protocol support"

Please help!!

Thank you
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hai_Duong:
there are enough such threads just use the search function.. this is real getting out of hand to have always the same thread.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] terryd1980:
Hi Guys and Girls,

I'll apologise now if this is in the wrong place or if it's already been mentioned but I couldn't find any real info so I thought I'd create a thread..

I've recently bought a Nexus 7 having only ever owned HTC phones and I'm pretty disappointed in the default mail app that comes with the Nexus.

I've seen some forums of people trying to port the HTC Mail.apk with no success as I believe the Sense framework has to be on the device for this to work but I'm just wondering if anyone out there is creating an HTC based Mail app to work on all devices?

I'm hoping that it's pssible but unfortunately I have no developer skills whatsoever so I can;t do anything about it.

I'm sure if an app like this was to be created there would be quite a lot of interest as the others I've tried, K-9, Touchdown, etc just don't come close enough.

Please can someone let me know if this is already in producctn of if it can be created.. I'm sure the good people of XDA can whip up some sort of fund if there is enough backing.

Thanks for your time.

Terryd1980.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kongo09:
Hi, any solution for this? I'm also looking for a HTC like mail app. My biggest problem right now is the calendar preview of invites. The stock app shows the meeting request without the date and time and the preview button takes you to the calendar with wrong date. Total joke.
[General Topics] smanyGeagsren:
Вконтакте больше не сотрудничает с ютубом, просмотры больше не засчитываются(
[General Topics] zelendel:
Please take some time to re-read the rules you agreed to when you joined.

Mainly the part that says post in english only
[General Questions and Answers] sharkkiller:
Friends im using LG P999dw ,after Software upgrade Network and Battery Status not working battery level showing 999% please give me solution :confused::confused::confused::confused:
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G-STAR01:
Good evening,

I'm having some trouble with my Samsung Galaxy Ace (S5830i) and I seek help to remedy the problems.

Few details of my device.

S5830i

Rooted

AceCream v1.4 ROM

I'm having issues with the memory.

I'm constantly reminded that I'm low on memory and often text messages get rejected until I clear a loads of text messages.

The odd thing is, I have 15MB free of internal memory and 13GB free external memory (microsdhc).

So far I've done the following

Default install location micro SD card - (using ABD)

Transferred apps to micro SD card using Link2SD - apart from those that refuse or do not work properly.

Cleared Cache

Not too long ago I read upon the HTC wildfire roms and SD partitioning and apparently a portion of it is displayed as internal, perhaps you could enlighten me.

Please do recommend possible solutions, I don't mind deleting everything or installing different rom etc.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-fany:
AW: [Q]

Try the Data2ext script in the developement section. It uses the ext-partition as internal memory. No lags :thumbup:

¿U mad bro¿
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G-STAR01:
1. I created a 2GB ext2 partition using MiniTool.

2. Then went ahead & flashed the Data2sd-ext Fixed.zip from recovery menu.

Then rebooted but it would not go past the Rafeal kernel boot logo.

I've reinstalled AceCream v1.4 so phone is running fine, still seeking help on my problem.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] narliza:
You can try excalibur rom. Since it only uses 50mb internal memory.

Sent from my GT-S5839i
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-fany:
AW: [Q]

Backup your apps with Titanium Backup and do a wipe data. Then try flashing the script again.

¿U mad bro¿
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 Android Development] harish2704:
Hai,

although its not a new thing,

I tried uart channel on SGY and it was a success.

circuit diagram is attached below . and a issue is reported here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=39280521#post39280521

just informig you all
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 Android Development] zenxus31:
how does it work?sorry noob :laugh:
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 Android Development] sandyworsnop:
What is UART and UART for what ???

sorry iam noob, please tell me more information about UART ??
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 Android Development] gu200123:
Answer is here lmgtfy.com/?q=uart
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] typhoonikan:
I'm on 2.13 firmware and radios.

See my pic? I just kinda gravitate around the area and the circle around me doesn't close up...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] premo15:
What rom are you on? Have you tried disabling all location services except gps to see if that works? You could also try the ##GPSCLRX# code in the dialer (use mls reader to find your mls), or download gps status from the play store and clear/download agps data.

Sent from my EVO LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] typhoonikan:
Stock with Goodies 2.08. Never has been a problem until today. I have recently upgraded to the latest firmware and radios, but had to downgrade in order to run this particular ROM, which I can't part with. I will try these things you mention.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] typhoonikan:
Still experiencing this issue.

I have since upgraded to the latest firmware.

Any suggestions on trouble shooting for what is causing this or possible tests, fixes, anything!? :silly:

Edit: After using the apps mentioned above, the issue is still present and I notice no fix whatsoever.

Any ideas of that the values are supposed to be? That way I can troubleshoot if I have an issue.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sslbaron:
Where are you when you are trying to pick up the GPS signal? A lot of factors play into getting a good GPS signal. How's the weather? Do you have cloud cover or is it clear? Are you inside or outside, near a window?

You can try an app called GPS test to check out your GPS signal. It will give you an indication of how well (or bad) of a signal you are picking up.

Here are two screenshots using my phone. The first is inside about 10 ft away from any windows. The second is about 3 ft from the window. You can see the difference it makes the further you go into a building.

Sent from my EVO LTE rolling with Blues and Jazz!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NaterTots:
Yeah sometimes when I don't get a lock I'll open GPS test and that will lock. Once it does i'm fine going back to maps.

I've never had a problem getting a gps lock on sense or aosp. Some phones just have a hard time with it. I don't know why.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] typhoonikan:
Still no good. See attached.

I don't know what could've caused this except where I downgraded firmwares, to flash an old Rom. Which I said I'm running the latest currently. But nothing else is acting whacky at all. Or unless it's just a defective evo?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] typhoonikan:
Oh, and both app captures were from outside under a clear sky.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sslbaron:
I'm thinking you should be pulling in a better signal if you were outside on a clear day. I believe you should be pulling in 10 ft or better accuracy on a clear day.

Have you tried removing the rear cover and checking the connections to the cover? If this doesn't help, you may have a defective unit.

Sent from my EVO LTE rolling with Blues and Jazz!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] typhoonikan:
Yeah. Well crap.

What're my options then with an s-off'd device?

So lazy. S-on and all is such work. :(
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 007xico:
Hi,

cant find the Htc One on the xda hd app on my nexus 7, does anyone knows how to?

And while we at it, has anyone notice how difficult is to find htc one phones or products on web, specially on ebay.

Thanks
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NiCk.JaY:
Go to forum (second tab) and scroll to the end. Newer devices are usually at the end. It's HTC One (M7)
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 007xico:
Installed the xda free app and found it but not on the xda hd :mad:
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mancuk29:
HD app is for tablets only and wont work with the htc one

but the premium paid app is well worth the small payment as there is no adds and it repays xda for their excellent website
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Red Devil:
Hey everyone !

I just made a simple tool for unpacking and packing kernels for Linux using bash scripts ..

Maybe helpful for start up devs and others alike ! :)

I hope this tool will be beneficial to devs / kernel devs / ROM devs too.. for cutting down the time in typing a lot of stuff.

#include<disclaimer.h>

How to use this tool ??

Download the zip !

Extract it to the suitable directory.

Copy boot img too the directory.

Open terminal.

Change directory to kernel tools directory.

Run init.sh only if your running the script for the first time!​

Type code :

./init.sh

Now tool is configured !

To extract boot.img :

./unpack.sh

To repack boot.img :

./pack.sh

To start from fresh again for new kernel build :

./fresh.sh

I am adding a

blank zip to flash any kernel

:

Just add modules to system > lib > modules

and add boot img to the zip along with meta-inf folder and system folder .

Hope this helps the whole community !

Those who have issues with " Permission denied problems " ... Right click on the .init.sh and give it suitable permissions.. or do a chmod +x on init.sh and then run it..

Kernel Tool Version 2 !

With new GUI and no hassles ! :D

Worth a try View attachment 1847951

New version : Version 3
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] ferbus:
Great Work Mate :good::good:
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] galaxyfreak:
Re: [DEV][TOOL] Kernel Tool [19-3-2013]

Nice trick ;) Will be helpful altrough, I actually have it for myself already
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Red Devil:
Re: [DEV][TOOL] Kernel Tool [19-3-2013]

+1 hope it helps those who can't do it / don't know about it . cheers..
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] immortal_yash:
nice work released just in time needed it for my work :) tested and worked good :)
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] IronFistYo:
Re: [DEV][TOOL] Kernel Tool [19-3-2013]

Thanks brother...

Had to use dsi xda kitchen only for unpacking kernels..

This tool will save some time..
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] DanceOff:
What I was searching for, Thanks :good:
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Red Devil:
View attachment 1847949Update ! :D New UI and feature and fixed old bugs ! Thanks Vineeth for informing me about the bug ;) .
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] thewisenerd:
If I wasn't limited to 8 thanks a day...

Sorry guys, but, this tool is recommended for everyone, dev and n00b alike...

Dev's may like to use commands, but newbies, take some time to learn...

This tool, makes your work easier, and faster...

p.s. use the original commands twice-thrice to get the flow of it... then, consider using this tool :p
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] BleedingIris:
Re: [DEV][TOOL] Kernel Tool Version 2 [31-3-2013]

For changing ramdisk(cm9 to 10/10.1etc. ) ~after boot.img split into kernel and ramdisk.cpio.gz,

Is it enough to replace the ramdisk.cpio.gz from the older working one without opening ramdisk.cpio.gz/messing with it?

LâTêS†↭ⓛⓘⓝⓚⓢ™CM10 HTC A310E.

If I haven't given you link, it's above. Just click it
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Red Devil:
Re: [DEV][TOOL] Kernel Tool Version 2 [31-3-2013]

Yeah that's fine.. no need to open and unpack it ..

Ps newer version has a kernel Porter.. just name the kernel as instructed in the tool it automatically ports the kernel according to what you want to do .. from boot Img to boot IMG..

And for the kernel devs from a new zimage to another bootimg from which ramdisk is req

Newer tool took a really long time to type .. lol no response :((
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] BleedingIris:
Re: [DEV][TOOL] Kernel Tool Version 2 [31-3-2013]

Actually, the newer version didn't have init.sh ...is that ok?

And I can't probably use any of that stuff.. so can't report on that (coz I burnt my PC some time back ~literally ;))

LâTêS†↭ⓛⓘⓝⓚⓢ™CM10 HTC A310E.

If I haven't given you link, it's above. Just click it