yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 General] Trentors:
Of course I did not look at every card in EU. Did I state that, or did you assume something very unlikely again? ;)

True they have extended warranty. But you said:

And that is far from true. I showed a huge (most likely UK's biggest) premium credit card that does not extend warranty beyond 24 months. So there you have it.

But it does not make any sense in this regard. It is VERY likely that any issues from manufacturing will appear within the first 24 months (that is why the law is created this way). You know this as well but where assuming he only had 6 months of protection and I am guessing it is because that’s the case in the US.

It would normally not hold that against you if it had not been for the "Don't just blindly respond to something you don't know" which just doubles the arrogance :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] Surface-RT:
Bad batches is a real thing, but you shouldn't worry about it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] slpaige:
I'm glad you guys were talking about extended warranties. I completely forgot that my card also extends them up to one year on existing warranties that are 36 months or less. :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] Trentors:
Well it is good something positive came out of it :)

It is an irrelevant discussion anyway since oxfordmark is already entitled to two years of full warranty and he probably knows this. But getting a faulty device, exchanging it and maybe risking another faulty unit IS a real hassle. And sometimes a few months of patience can do a lot of difference.
[Galaxy S 4 General] SlimJ87D:
The amount of time you wait to get the second batch would probably be ad dreading as the amount of time it would take for a device to get fixed?

I think it all equals or balances out in some kind of way.

Another word of advise, buy the phone from a good store with a good return policy. Here in america, Costco has a 90 day return policy I believe with no questions asked.
[Galaxy S 4 General] fernando sor:
Being one of the accusers let me take the time to agree with you here. This makes sense. They are somewhat of a desperate company right now and they badly need a hit product. With the component shortages it's very likely that htc rushed the UK one's to market. They were getting hammered in the press and needed to release in a couple of markets.
[Galaxy S 4 General] BarryH_GEG:
It can go eiher way actually. During the first couple of weeks of production QC inspections are usually heightened and the line runs at less than full capacity to ensure that tollerences are being met. Once full production volume is achieved it can be easier to miss problems coming off the line. There were very few build quality issues with the SGS3 while the SGS2 early devices had suction cup marks and finger prints on the inside of the display from assembly. I go through two or three devices a year and, knock on wood, I haven't had an issue with any of them and most were from the first batches built. It's kind of a spin the wheel and take your chances thing.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Ddot196:
I just wait a few months till they drop the price by 50 or so. Plus I don't like being an early adopter of new technology... Always seems to be something to be worked out.

coming from the og one x
[Galaxy S 4 General] da_hool:
My experiences of buying a Galaxy Nexus purchased at launch, and then buying another one 6 months later.

At launch I went through 3 before I found one that I could live with. Issues included severe banding, some weird diagonal line across the screen, deep scratches out of the box, and varying degrees of creaking bodies/battery covers.

Fast forward 6 months later when I bought another Galaxy Nexus for the wife, this time a Takju one. This one had no creaking body, it feels a bit more sturdy, and the screen is perfect. Also, the gaps between the glass and edges are tighter and no dust/lint gets trapped in between like it does on mine from launch.

The one purchased 6 months later definitely feels better.
[Galaxy S 4 General] nebsif:
I was following HOX launch closely as I was on the verge of buying it, in the end I got S3 two weeks after launch it was perfect unlike HOX. (I did get a sudden death after 6 months, but so did people who bought it months after launch - got it warranty repaired btw)

I'd say go for it :good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] RockRatt:
This makes PERFECT SENSE. I work at a semiconductor fab here in California and WHEN we are making NEW chipsets for a customer between each step in the process EVERY WAFER is 100% inspected. Once we know the die, quality, customer approval, and all the other things are working then it is more of a random check. For example rather than EVERY WAFER in a cassette of 25 being inspected, they will randomly check 5 or so slots out of the 25 wafers in the cassette. This insure that between each step SOMETHING didn't go wrong with some of the wafers. For example my tool sets (CMP) can have scratch events while polishing/removal between layers. So the tool runs 5 wafers at a time. If 1 of those wafers has a scratch then most likely the other 4 wafers in that run had the same scratch event (sometimes not). Now if they find a scratch on a wafer then the WHOLE LOY of 25 would be inspected as well as previous cassettes to BE SURE quality is good. So REALLY in my eyes the FIRST BATCHES "SHOULD" be of MORE PRECISE quality due to the inspections. And latter you could always have some wafers that somehow missed being caught. Now to clarify something, a scratch on a wafer USUALLY only affect some of the die, so if there are 100 or 1000 die on the ONE WAFER and only 3-5 die are bad then those die will just NOT BE USED in production once they are cut up.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Underground_XI:
Don't worry be happy!
[Galaxy S 4 General] Trentors:
Okay so there should be an increased QC with the first batch? Why? Because first batch is more prone to errors?

In that case you are just confirming that first batch issues are real.

And you are simply ASSUMING that Samsung will increase QC but this may or may not be the case.

So conclusion is: 1. batch issues are real. Need for increasing QC is real and MAY help. But we do not EVEN know if Samsung increases QC.

You just made me more worried ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
You all are worrying at an out-of-control level. Buy the device, if there is something wrong, you have a year warranty.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Trentors:
No. Swapping devices is a hassle. Detecting WHERE the fault is also so. Especially if you buy online.

I remember buying the HTC Hero where EVERY unit I received had pixel errors. When through 5-6 units over a 1.5 month before finally accepting I could not get a perfect unit. It was really tedious.
[Galaxy S 4 General] beeboss:
My s3 arrived at the launch day, not a single issue:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] harise100:
+1

No need to worry, although there are always some "Monday devices" :eek:
[Galaxy S 4 General] cbazz1378:
I am not worried, if I have a problem, I take it back.... I think most people will be rooting and applying non-factory roms within 4 weeks anyways right?
[Galaxy S 4 General] force70:
This! I don't know why ppl worry so much?
[Galaxy S 4 General] j510:
Because nobody wants to go through any type of hassle/ repair within the first few days weeks or months with any type of purchase

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Irrelevant. Im sure op meant hardware problems with early batches. If its software then that would be addressed in an update im sure
[Galaxy S 4 General] animeware:
I'm not to worried about it is because I have 1 year replacement plan with AT&T if my device is not working correctly all I got to do is bring it in and they will help me get a another device for me and they will ship me a another same device.

If I was you and worried about it and you got a carrier get a replacement plan with AT&T they will cover spill damage on the phone also and replace it with the same device. ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] SlimJ87D:
There's a deductible though for spilled damages, broken screen, etc.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wtabram:
My touchpad seems to have completely died, it always lives on my touch stone charging base.

As usual I went to pick it up and nothing. I've held the force reboot button sequence and I've tried every button sequence for various amounts of time.

I've plugged it into the HP charger directly with a cable over night, over plugged it into a USB port for a day to try and trickle charge it but still no luck.

If I plug it into my laptop and hold power and vol button I get no windows noises at all.

Is it completely dead?

What can I try next to resurrect it?

Any help would be health appreciated.

Thanks

Wayne
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sstar:
Assuming you hadn't just installed a new rom, put it back on the Touchstone charger as sometimes it is either placed incorrectly or is just having a hissy, leave it for at least a few hours preferably longer. Hopefully your Touchstone is still working if that doesn't work do the pc usb charge overnight.

What Rom are you on?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wtabram:
Using the latest jcsullins ROM. I've now tried 3 USB chargers (HP, HTC and Apple), neither have successfully booted yet:confused:
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] detdett:
give it some time. let it charge for several hours
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sstar:
As said above, I'm assuming you've been using your Rom for a while and if not that you enabled MTP in storage settings.

All the best.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wtabram:
Yep, been using it since the March update with no problems.

I've put if back on the touchstone charger now. Hopefully it will cooked back to life.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saijaiantonio:
Something similar happened to me in the past. What I did was plug it in via usb (directly to the outlet) for a day or two and it came back to life. For some reason it refused to charge via touchstone.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wtabram:
OK, been sat on the touchstone for a couple of days, tried turning upside down. No luck. Now sat plugged into USB on PC, will leave for a few days and see if it comes back to life. Will Try direct cable next.

Fingers crossed.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sstar:
It is possible that the Touchstone has gone, they all came with a 2 year warranty so you are entitled to have it replaced. Unfortunately HP is only providing service via email so you could try that or the retailer you bought it from.

In my case they just sent a new one.

Good luck
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wtabram:
Tried it plugged into USB socket of PC But still no luck, also tried it plugged into the HP charger directly over the weekend and still nothing.

What can I try next?

Wayne
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jjbehren:
Mine's been on a combination of charges, each for 2-3 days at a time now. No luck. I think it's gone. Be sure to post if anything short of opening the thing up to get to the battery works for you.

I may try to change the battery, or charge it externally. Desperate times...
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wtabram:
I opened mine to see if the battery could easily be unplugged. It's a pain to open and the battery is stuck down, the wires are connected under a PCB which meant dismantling it completely. I turned back at this point and plugged it back in to charge.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wtabram:
Update

Left charging in various ways with no result. Left unplugged for the last week nearly, tried holding various buttons with no affect.

Plugged it back in via cable into hp charger and left it.... And it came to life again :):thumbup:
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] detdett:
You're welcome
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidindian:
The HTC ONE is s-on for now..

But any ideas, if it will get s-off anytime?

Because the developer version is s-on too.. I heard devs like koush ( from rom manager ) wanted to maintain the device for CM.. but they are not sure about the s-off status.. what is your take on this?

Shall we write to @htcusa @htc and @htcdev about this?

Thanks!
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shiningarmor:
most qualcomm devices will get s-off
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wtfshouldidonow:
I thought the Dev Version was already S-off? Damn.

But since it's a qualcomm device, and a phone that is sort of a "MUST HACK" device for devs and a "MUST HAVE" device for consumers, then I believe S-off for the One wouldn't take too long :) Just my 2 cents..
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkgoon3r96:
yeah... the htc one x was a tegra device and honestly it has so many glaring issues in the beginning like the battery life while the One manages to fix most of them making this a great phone for many more consumers and even developers as Samsung have now pissed off most of the good developers... codeworx is also getting the device which is amazing news.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wtfshouldidonow:
The battery life of the One X at launch was PURELY just software, these days most of us get more than 4.5+ hours of screen on, even my S3 couldn't achieve that, lol.

Anyways, going back on topic, I think I read somewhere that the One already has S-off! I'm not sure if it was a dream or if it really was true but I'll do my best to find it again.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tetsumi06:
Mine isn't s-off yet
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidindian:
waiting for the s-off to be achieved :D
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] encho:
Where did you hear about codeworkx?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KidCarter93:
His signature.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thehairybaboon:
I haven't actually looked into this fully because I haven't had the time but I think this may answer your question, if not it might still come in handy in the future...

http://m.ibtimes.co.uk/htc-one-release-uk-allinone-toolkit-root-449696.html
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spitfire2425:
Looks handy but it doesn't have s-off on the list.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidindian:
Yes both codeworkx and koush (cwm and rom manager dev) are getting the devices.. To maintain CyanogenMod.. Heard on their blog and g+
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkgoon3r96:
Yeah that's why I said that the One X had issues like the battery life 'in the beginning'.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lightdelegate:
hello friends.

i have few problems with the contacts on the android.

the worse is that every time i flash new ROM somehow i am discovering some messages and unrecognized phone calls.

when i check it i see its a close friends or my boss.

i always chose to add number to the right contact and after that its ok until next ROM changing.

that's mean the stupid system doesn't really sync the details to the gmail.

its driving me crazy already.

same contacts all over again and again.

in one of them i have also deleted the old numbers and added the new one but same after installing new rom i have the old numbers and not the new one.

second is that most of the contacts i have added when i had the galaxy S2, still after installing new rom, getting the small contact photo instead of the big that is on since ICS. when i try to edit the contact then the picture become big again.

thats mean the big size photo is in the google but the sync always think i have a old GB android.

please must be some solution ...

thanks in advanced :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UtkarshGupta:
You mean with titanium Backup or flashing without wipe?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lightdelegate:
no...

i am talking about full wipe and also sometimes a "format" for all what possible...

flashing new rom ...

totally new and clean :)
[HTC Desire X] KevinDamien:
Hi guys, I use a htc desire x and polaris came pre-installed (as an app with a shortcut, not integrated into sense). It's a great app, but I can't seem to find it under my installed apps in google play store. I also can't find it when searching for it in the store. What is the reason for this? I want to update the app.
[HTC Desire X] 0zura:
Sorry, i Don't know

I use documents to go

Regards 0zura

gesendet mit HTC Desire X + mySENSE-dx RC3.0
[HTC Desire X] KevinDamien:
Well...

Well that doesn't help, haha. :cyclops:
[HTC Desire X] 0zura:
Haha, yeah youre right i want to tell you might to use another app ;)

gesendet mit HTC Desire X + mySENSE-dx RC3.5

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I find a version 4.0 at *******, i don't know your version

gesendet mit HTC Desire X + mySENSE-dx RC3.5
[HTC Desire X] Stereo8:
No pirating discussion on xda.

Flowed from my HTC branded muffin...
[HTC Desire X] 0zura:
I'm so sorry...

gesendet mit HTC Desire X + mySENSE-dx RC3.5
[HTC Desire X] KevinDamien:
I actually started using kingsoft office now, but I still want to know about Polaris. Kingsoft is actually rather awesome.
[HTC Desire X] 0zura:
I also can't find polaris in normal play store, so i think it isn't software for everyone (hope you understand me)

Kingsoft Office looks really nice

I will test it in next time

gesendet mit HTC Desire X + mySENSE-dx RC3.5

---------- Post added at 09:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:02 PM ----------

Look here, the official website from google playstore, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.infraware.polarisoffice4&hl=de, there is polaris office in version 4.0 listed

gesendet mit HTC Desire X + mySENSE-dx RC3.5
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HardySim:
hi.

i'm using my nexus 4 (CM 10.1 nightly from last week) and an SlimPort to HDMI adapter (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009UZBLSG) on my Samsung TV.

when i connect the phone, it switches to landscape but the screen is black. it is connected ("no signal" disappears on TV) but i have no picture.

if i open up YouTube and play a video, i see the video on BOTH (TV and phone) but i have NO CONTROLS on my TV.

any video i found showing SlimPort shows a direct mirroring of the mobiel screen on the TV.

when using miracast (samsung dongle) i have a perfect mirror with all the controls (and on youtube only the video) - thats fine.

how can i get simple screen mirroring with SlimPort?

is there any setting to disable "multi-monitor" and use "mirroring"?

tanks in advance.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kailly:
It's the same for me.

I am using my Nexus4 with [ROM][JB 4.2.2][PA3.15][AOKP-MR1][CM10.1]P.A.C True All in 1 ROM[09/04][V22.0.2]

Slimport plugged in to Nexus+TV: Picture only on TV. Nexus 4 Screen is on but black.

After pluggin out the slimport: Picture back on Nexus 4.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CMNein:
This issue was fixed in M3 for CM ("experimental" build from the 11th), and the fix is in the most recent nightly as well.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tryytr12321:
Hey! I have a Samsung Galaxy s2. I live in norway, and i would need some help getting started rooting and installing custom roms on my device. I have some experience with a old SE Xperia x8, but i could not find root software for my device. It would be awesome if you could help me getting started installing any MIUI rom on my device such as one of these:

(http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2116745)

(http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1704387)

(http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1907259)

(http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2185902)

Does not matter which, but selecting the simplest is a great advantage to me.

I've uploaded screenshot of my "About Phone" page on this dropbox link:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/25579194/2013-04-09 13.39.30.png
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alferret:
Think you'll find that hand holding for an 18 month old phone won't happen. There are a crate loads of tuts on here, search is your friend!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Donglip:
If you flash one of these Roms http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1569686 your device will be also rooted.

This is the simplest way !
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] immortalneo:
Sorry, but wrong section to ask for help. You should report ur post to the moderators and have it moved to the 'Q & A Section' immediately. Guys there would help u...:)

"To err is human, to forgive is divine"

Sent from my SGS II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tryytr12321:
How do i flash that rom without rooting though?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] immortalneo:
That is a custom ROM and hence is already rooted when u install it.

"To err is human, to forgive is divine"

Sent from my SGS II

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May I suggest you read:

Introduction to Android and Galaxy S2

Recovery and Download modes

How to flash stock firmwares using Odin

Also read about 'eMMC Brickbug' issue on 4.0.4.

Check it with the 'Got Brickbug?' app on XDA.

And don't forget to take an EFS backup too!!

To install MIUI roms, just follow the instructions given in their respective threads.

:)

"To err is human, to forgive is divine"

Sent from my SGS II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tryytr12321:
But how do i flash the rom without root access on the stock rom? In me experience (old xperia x8), i had to root the device to then flash a new rom. Please step by step or a link to a step to step guide
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] immortalneo:
Yes, you need to be rooted to flash a custom ROM.

Read this guide:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38216790

"To err is human, to forgive is divine"

Sent from my SGS II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kmaq:
simple steps

1. download Philz kernel Latest one

2. copy the zip in sd card

3. reboot the device to stock recovery mode by pressing vol up + Home + Power button

4. install from external sd card, select the downloaded philz zip file and reboot

Now you are rooted

5. you have option to download and install any custom rom or tune the stock one ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mnishamk:
Disclaimer

You are using this tool by yourself and i'm in no way responsible if your mobile is damaged due to it. I will help you in best way possible to get you out of the worse situation but I can't guarantee anybody. ThankYou!

Intro

This Tool is based on [GUIDE]Build your own flashable various VRTheme Mods?For Xperia 2011 MDPI[ANY ROM] by abhinav2

Steps

1. Download the tool from next post.

2. Extract it in your pc

3. Run the VR THEME exe file

4. If you are a ray user go here, download the vrtheme base, rename it to base.zip and replace the base.zip in essentials folder with it.

5. If you have any doubts regarding what to do, refer to the guide above.:p

6. If anything doesn't work, report it here.

Credits

All credits go to abhinav2 for his guide, and for helping me with the project

​
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mnishamk:
Downloads and Changelogs

VR Theme v1

Changelog

[9.4.2013]
- initial release
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mnishamk:
reserved in case.
[XDA-developer encyclopedia] itsme:
Radio Interface Layer. see the wiki
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nbsss:
Hey guys, just saw this on kickstarter:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andyfei/mini-microsd-reader-for-android-smartphones-and-ta?ref=category

It seems to be the smallest possible microsd reader for our nexus 7?

This one seems similar but slightly bigger? and no key hole?

http://dx.com/p/c310-otg-tf-card-reader-w-usb-to-micro-usb-adapter-for-samsung-i9100-i9300-i9220-n7100-174106

I'm this close to backing the kickstarter, but i'm interested to hear everyone's thoughts first.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nbsss:
Nothing lol?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] imott:
Search much?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2222842
[Nexus 7 Accessories] jangofei:
Good news, every backer will get a USB-TO-MicroUSB for free if reach $50k, now over $36k.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nbsss:
:embarrassed: how did I not see that...:confused:

Backing the project in 3, 2, 1...done :)