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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] killroyll:
from note 2 to gs4

overall the gs4 is badass ,but 1 coming from the note 2 I miss the full desktop browser when going to website like max.go its thinks my phone is a mobile phone not desktop like the note 2 and wants me to install the max.go app but steaming through the app you get a low res picture sucks ,2 google has removed whatever is built in the browser to make flash player work after os 4.1 no flash,i have to use fire fox browser and only in browser not full screen, after work I put it in the media dock with paired keyboard and mouse landscape mode using ultimate rotation,it cuts off the lower part of the screen/apps maybe Samsung will fix this (:,ok enough of the stuff I miss from the note 2,you can't go wrong with the galaxy s4 as a cell phone it rocks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sholsten:
I sold my Note 2 (n7105) to buy my new I337 and my only regret is that that the boot loader is locked tighter than a virgin. I was going to buy the 9500 or 9505 but this AT&T came up for sale brand new & still sealed for $550. I couldn't let it go by.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jev3gs:
I just got my S4 Wednesday night. Today is the first full day with it.

Screen is smaller, it feels really small and the battery life isn't as good.

I still plan on staying with the S4 because I was getting tired of the big phone plus the development on this should be bananas!

Let's see how I feel in a week ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sabre31:
Development on note 2 is more bananas. Note 2 is a beast.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] colts187:
I don't miss my Note 2's screen but I miss the battery life. There's nothing like the peace of mind of not having to worry about carrying a charger or extra battery around. I can go most of the day without using my s4 and the battery still drains to about 15% by 5pm. Drives me crazy.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ap3604:
LoL :laugh:

That sounds terrible my friend ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Slade8525:
almost went for a Note II; the screen was what held me back. i can see the pixels at 2ft on an iPhone; i cant on the GS4 and HTC One. i hate low ppi displays, but more juice would be useful. Employee has a Note I since i had my Atrix 4G; loved that thing. Too big for me to be used comfortably, same with Note II, and as i am not a girl i dont carry a purse and it wouldn't fit in my pockets. That was the first thing i checked with the Note II; will it fit. I travel a lot so small/compact is key; sometimes i'll fly with 6 pelicans (camera/gear cases, not the birds) of gear so whatever fits in pockets is what works best. Then again i always do make room for cigs and a lighter.

Actually, i love the S4 a lot because of the IR blaster; i work in TV/Film and we have receivers, amps, tv's, cameras, everything with IR remotes so being able to use my phone for all of that is awesome, same with at my house. The screen is about the right size; at 1080P and the 'movie' setting it plays back a lot of footage pretty darn close to some of the nice calibrated IPS monitors i have/use, and better than most of the cheaper ones i have.

I would gladly taken a doubling in weight and depth if it meant a 4000+/- mAh battery. I use NFC tags a lot (actually the fact GS4 doesn't read the tectile ones irritated my GF and i a lot but they were free as were the gaudy colored flip covers), but i prefer to stick with OEM batteries (bad battery leakage experience back in the WinMo5 days) and covers (fitment/aesthetic issues).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sholsten:
It wasn't meant to be anymore than a light hearted joke. I apologize.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ap3604:
No reason to apologize. I loved the joke myself and couldn't stop laughing when I read it :laugh:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sholsten:
Ok. Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cdnchris:
I just made the move from a Note 2 to the S4. I actually miss the screen real estate and the battery life, but now I can actually use my phone one handed *AND* I don't feel like a total dork talking on it. The screen is noticeably nicer. I see lots of folks talking about battery life and lag issues - I don't see any of that. The camera produces nicer pictures, and the options are cool. I've even used S Health already believe it or not! I never used the S Pen.

I really enjoy the fit and finish of this phone. While the Note 2 and S3 felt like cheap plastic, the S4 feels better in my hand. It feels like a premium product. That's a pretty subjective thang, but thought I'd share.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ferris2375:
Note 2 is awesome. The size made me not want to carry it around after a while, and I have big hands. I just wanted a phone again. I went to a Nexus 4 and loved that little guy. Sold that for the S4 and I'm glad I did. It's incredibly sleek, the screen is still large and in charge and amazingly crisp and battery time is great. The camera is also awesome. Note 2 uses a car battery.

Tl;dr. I had the Note 2 for 7 months and the S4 for a week. I really prefer the S4 in every area except battery. I'm always near an outlet so that's not even that important to me
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cdnchris:
All of that said about battery life I'm on track for 14h today of moderate use. No use of voice today.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dstech:
I can't until we get a CleanRom! I am one that does miss the awesome battery life on the GN2. I also can't believe that the S4 has a default 1.12GB of ram being used all the time! The GN2 was about 500mb with CleanRom Ace. I'm probably going to root ASAP so I can properly debloat this thing!

Bottom line, I don't want to go back to the GN2 and love the awesome screen and size of the S4! Just got to get used to carrying an extra charged battery around like I did with the S3. No big deal. :thumbup:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] UseYourIllusion:
Use S4 for personal and Note 2 as work phone on my second line. S4 is perfect after OTA update, no lag issues whatsoever and battery life is satisfying. Better battery life than the jail broken iPhone 5 I was using previously and that's all I can ask for. Extremely satisfied with the device on stock ROM and rooted. Size is much more manageable for daily use than my Note 2 as I mainly use the phone one handed which was a no go with the Note. Love both devices but the S4 is definitely my favorite.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jrollercoasters:
Or get an extended battery..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sabre31:
So sounds like people are saying note 2 is a much better phone but they are still keeping s4 and making compromises just to keep it even though it's inferior to the note 2 in every way except screen resolution. :confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jrollercoasters:
And all the gestures.. you dont have to use the spen and the bezel is way thinner which is nice

Sent from my PC36100 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jev3gs:
I am day 3 on my S4 coming from a Note 2. The only time I miss the Note 2 right now is when I want a bigger screen for surfing. In the end it is impossible to have a big screen phone, that is light and easy to one hand. So the S4 is what I am sticking with.

I think you will always have people say the Note 2 is better because no matter what it has a bigger screen and spen. So people will always clue in on those. Battery life is better, but I will fix that getting a Zerolemeon that comes with NFC, something that can't be done on the Note 2. After that I am willing to live without the other 2 features because I want something easier to one hand.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] TechSilver13:
I agree. One handed use is key imo. Plus the note 2 seems to have peeked dev wise. Time to move on.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] planoman:
I have a Note 2 and it is my favorite device...maybe. The S4 is really in the sweet spot with it's form factor and 5 inch 1080p screen. Although the screen is 1080p and superb, I thought it would impact me more than it has over the Note 2 screen. The Note 2 stacks up VERY well against the S4 in fact it is very close on whether the S4 is upgrade worthy over the Note 2. If you have a Note 2 you still have what I consider the best device on the market. The S4 is close and very nice! I like that I got the 32GB model. I have updated some apps on the Note 2 and compared the two since getting the S4 but I have not even turned my Nexus 4 on...I am only hanging on to that for fast updates.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jev3gs:
I would not have even upgraded to an s4 from the Note 2 if I couldn't get 32gb in the s4. That was another selling point for me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] @rbiter:
I don't see the screen resolution as a disadvantage. I see it as more efficient, battery sipping, non data hogging and less cpu/GPU to get warm all at a native resolution while watching videos or some games that take advantage of it. 1080p while still very nice looking for pentile just zaps too much juice and can be a data hog over a cellular network trying to stream a video. I am anxious to see if Google gives Devs good source code for the gs4 and possibly the HTC one. It could possibly drive some more innovation onto the android bandwagon as far as Google and the OEM'S are concerned.

Sent from my GT-N7100
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] minirx7:
I am still hanging on to my note 2. Had my s4 for about a week and I don't feel like it was an upgrade at all.

Note 2 on Cleanrom was amazing..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Qbeezy24:
i came from the note 2 on att and i love the s4. I love the note 2 also but it was costing me to much money because i had a otterbox defender and the clip kept catching on things. I broke 2 of them and was ordering a new one and said for get it and traded it in. Got my money's worth though and it paided for the s4 and a case.

Im not experiencing no lag issues before i rooted and none after
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Asadian:
Note 2 screen isnt pixelated at all. I just bought the s4 for my wife and about the only difference I noticed was text being a bit sharper on the s4 when zoomed all the way out of a web page. Other than that videos, pics, etc look equally impressive on both devices. Its not like I have bad eyes or anything I have a bit better than 20/20 with my contacts in. N2 definately has a better screen than the s3 for sure.

Now I could see pixelation on my old note 1. If was especially evident in pictures and such. But unless I put the phone on top of my face there is no pixelation on the note 2.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tat2messiah:
I came from the note 2 and git the s4 and i will say i love them both....but i really love my s4 ove the note2 becouse it has way better batterie life and no problems when you rotate the screen. Tgat drove me crazy on the note2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Sean09:
I too went from a Note 2 to the S4. I am very happy with the change. I find it snappier, and love the display. Both are great phones, however, I found the size of the Note 2 to be too much for me, especially on a belt clip. I do miss it for web surfing, but I'll sacrifice that for the portability and ability to use it easier with one hand. I also miss the battery life, but when my extended battery comes that will resolve itself :)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swisszulu:
Hello

I'm actual on [ROM][FXP209][CM10.1] XperiaPremiuM™ v1 - The Xperia Xperiance.

Now i tried several things to go back to a jb 4.1.2 firmware. I tried it with the "flashtool" and also in the recovery mode cwm. The flashtool can't do it. I receive an error message. And if i flash a 4.1.2 in the recovery I stay in a bootloop.

Is somewhere a thread how to do that?

Thanks in advance.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeathlessOne:
Strange, you should be using flashtool without problems though! What error is it and which version of flashtool?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yongjin.liu@gmail.com:
What version of flashtool and what exactly does the error message say?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mehmetolgungun:
You dont need flash tool.

Just install stock kernel.

You can find it in cwm thread.

Download cwm with stock kernel

flash it from fastboot

fastboot flash boot boot.img

then restart your phone and enter recovery

flash your 4.1.2 rom.

Thats all
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swisszulu:
Hello everybody

Thanks for all your help. After I installed a stock kernel and flashed it with fastboot then it worked. :good:

many greetings
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] miku88:
Hey,

Can you please list the miui ROMS or devices that can be compatible with architecture of Karbonn A18.
[HTC First] jonslice:
Just got my phone today and have the bootloader unlocked and CWM & Superuser installed. With ES file explorer I'm unable to change the current HOSTS file. (ES has been granted root)

I'm assuming this is because of the /system write protection mentioned in this development thread but I just want to make sure I'm not missing something since this mod has been found not to work. (Note: I would have posted in the original thread but I don' t have enough previous posts :crying: )

Just looking for a way to have a custom HOSTS file that I've used on my last couple of phones that I'd like to keep using.
[Sony Xperia ZL] inneyeseakay:
I'm trying to relock the bootloader on my Xperia ZL, I need to know where to get the "pure stock" kernel.sin to flash, so the phone will boot after relocking the bootloader.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
[Sony Xperia ZL] R4GE199:
Use the stock .ftf to flash the kernel.
[Sony Xperia ZL] riz157:
Any stock ftf?

So you just select kernel when flashing stock unselect everything else?
[Sony Xperia ZL] coolrevi:
By flashing just kernel your bootloader won't be re-locked again
[Sony Xperia ZL] riz157:
Yes I know but do I just select just the kernel or flashing rom will be fine?
[Sony Xperia ZL] coolrevi:
Kernel should be sufficient.. Which Rom are you on??
[Sony Xperia ZL] riz157:
.244. Do you flash via flash or fastboot?

Also when I try to blu it doesn't work?
[Sony Xperia ZL] coolrevi:
If you are on official rom. Just flash the kernel part using flashtool. Use flash mode.
[Sony Xperia ZL] riz157:
Ok will try that thanks.

---------- Post added at 02:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:45 PM ----------

It's generic RU Rom.

Also when trying to BLU I get the folloqing message

19/028/2013 12:28:13 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

19/028/2013 12:28:13 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

19/028/2013 12:28:14 - INFO - Reading device information

19/055/2013 12:55:17 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.

19/055/2013 12:55:17 - INFO - trying to continue anyway

don't know what to do?
[Sony Xperia ZL] inneyeseakay:
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[Thunderbolt Android Development] jacobmacek:
This guide will show you how to painlessly de-sense the HTC Thunderbolt for a fresh AOSP user experience!

​

We are going to replace the Sense SystemUI and Settings with AOSP versions modded by yours truly with some additional tweaks.

:good:To do so, just flash this zip, it has the aosp/holo settings, system ui, and framework Click the link at the bottom of the page that says "DIY De-Sense"

***You can also try flashing your favorite Mecha Rebirth Updater Package and share your results!***

:good:Delete the sense lock screen apk to use the AOSP lock screen

:good:AOSP JB 4.2 Camera

:good:AOSP JB 4.2 Keyboard

:good:Delete any other sense apps you want to, and replace them with aosp apps. Either from LiquidSmooth or NonSense for the Evo

:good:Add Pie Controls (optional) NEW

:good:This will not convert your system to aosp, just let you enjoy the aosp user interface, results may very!

:laugh:Credits: VladBelsky | Schnizlon | SPJester | Link_of_Hyrule | Jrummy16 | MaceksMod |
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Kitten Mittens:
I've been running MaceksMod for a few months now, and it's smooth (though some serious lag in chrome sometimes). My main complaints are that I can't find a Wi-Fi tether app that works and I can't send or receive MMS. What's the deal with this? If it's based on the OTA this shouldn't be a problem right? Any ideas?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jacobmacek:
For tethering, use wifi tether for root users from play store and go to the settings and change device profile to generic ics/jb (wlan0)

For mms, use go sms pro
[Thunderbolt Android Development] je2854:
Ever use AROMA? Try that to make an automatic de-sense(er)
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jacobmacek:
yeah, theres one for the sensation, i can just swap out the files
[General Topics] double_ofour:
How many times did you droped your XD or XDA II? is there any scratches? any errors appeared?
[General Topics] jpiek:
In case : repeatedly, but no harm done..

Wothout case: Only once, and it got scratched on the front near the Bluetooth led and near the answerbutton below.

No errors !
[General Topics] boybi:
dropped it once. the point of impact was directly on the yellow/red led which pushed the led inside the XDA2. no errors occurred. but i'm pissed!
[General Topics] jjones:
you're all lucky buggers, i've dropped my xda twice in the last year. First time it cracked the screema nd had to replace that, and dropped it again this morning and the screen's messed up but not cracked, how do you lot get away with it, i didn't even drop it from a great distance and it was a capeted floor
[General Topics] double_ofour:
Why i am asking the times you dropped it, beacouse mine was dropped a miniut ago. i was so nervous and worried. but there is no scratches or errors, when the time it was dropped, it restarted and search for something i found bad, but there is nothing bad happens, still i am worried and nervous.
[General Topics] jjones:
if there's nothing obvious just after you drop it, chances are you're lucky and it'll be fine
[General Topics] surur:
Dropped it 5-6 times (Im not clumsy, really, Ive had it for 10 months now :)), always in the standard case, which offers little protection on the sides, resulting in a number of scratches to the device on the sides. No errors however, seems like a tough enough device. If I put on a new cover it will be as good as new :)

Surur
[General Topics] mwetering:
i dropped my device once and a little peace of the black plastic is cracked.

Who knows where i can get the black peace from the back site of the phone? I have search here in the Netherlands but doesn't find it yet :(
[General Topics] Carlos:
Dropped the XDA I in its case dozens of times, no real damage. Unfortunately, I have been carrying the XDA II in the old case, and it fell out twice now and hit the pavement naked. No functional damage, but sure scratched it up.
[General Topics] Dustoff:
The crack in the black plastic was probably not from the drop. A buddy and myself had the crack develop by the power button and then aother to where it made the piece fall out. Neither of us had dropped ours at that time. Since then only twice in the case. One no damage, second hit the corner by the voice recorder button. Drop on the pavement from about 2 1/2 feet. No functional damage but the silver part is definatley got the marks to show...

Dustoff
[General Topics] jjones:
seriously, how do you buggers get away with scratches when mine always gets damage i have to pay for, i'd give anything to know taht if i drop if it won't cost me a penny
[General Topics] Carlos:
I have quick reactions and have always managed to stick my foot under it to cushion the fall.
[General Topics] jjones:
lol, i have steel toe capped boots, i think it would be slightly worse
[General Topics] BRosenow:
I dropped mine on concrete . . . no cover . . . naked. The antenna cover (black plastic) cracked diagonally up from the record button to the top of the back and then back down past the external antenna connector. It seems to be holding fast and working perfectly - but at some point I am going to want to replace it.
[General Topics] The Hobbit:
i dropped mine of a roof and its still works just damage to my case on the corner next to my green light so if anyone knows how to get a new one please let me know
[General Topics] jjones:
a roof? this get's better, mine fell off a bed and it's buggered
[General Topics] jljones:
i've never dropped mine. Didn't know I was supposed to.
[General Topics] gazzaman2k:
dropped mine on carpet few times no damage, dropped it in the garage hit the ladders then conrete floor dented the sides and corner....

changed housing.....

got a clear plastic case

had a car crash phone was thrown out the windscreen plastic case totally ****ed but only 2 minute scrashes on my xda 2 cant beleive it survived the car crash
[General Topics] Rayan:
Where did you find the casing?

I've been lookig everywhere for a replacement for mine...

I dropped it to concrete from about 12 inches, I dented one corner (near the bluetooth led) and scratched the two corners on the bottom... :(

Pleaaassse! Let us know where to get a replacement case!!!

Best regards,

Rayan
[General Topics] airhead:
drop no

:( i did not drop it it fell off the car roof doing about 40mph,20min to find the bits dented the yellow led corner,and now it reboots on its own where can i find a new case from any body know plz plz help i am so fed up. And o2 are c**p at helping u...................
[General Topics] Carlos:
Yes, it's kind of like smacking a pack of cigs to push the tobacco into the end. Dropping your XDA helps align the electrons so that they flow in a single direction, rather than randomly as they often do. You can pick up a few MHz of processor speed this way.

The companies that make these things tell you not to drop them, since they just want to sell you the new fastest model. If you drop it enough, it will be so fast you won't even be able to see the stuff happen on the screen.
[General Topics] chameleon:
Nice one CARLOS

Very Nice Carlos,

Now, the solution therefore to the many problems of XDA 2, (caused by ramdom electron movements :twisted: ), is to drop IT.

IM DROPPING MINE NOW, like jjones, from my bed to a carpeted floor.

Hehehe, ALAS, IT has AN ALUMINUM CASE, which may bugger the signal a bit, BUT completely protects my XDA, COMPLETELY.

Now I can say, I dropped mine ONCE. :evil:

now the electrons are moving in one direction.
[General Topics] Rudegar:
well you people really should do a better job washing the soap off your hands, it would cause less dropping :P

think i drop'd mine while in the old case 1 or 2 times nothing happened

and with my new plastic case i've drop'd 1 or 2 times as well

plus a wild animal send it flying from a table

maybe some sort of intimate piercing with a rather short chain connected to the xda would teach you people the hard way to stop dropping the soap hhmm i mean xda :P
[General Topics] Carlos:
I dunno, I think some people around here (you know who you are) would be dropping them all the time just for the enjoyment.
[General Topics] collins199820:
Well in passed mine to a friend and he dropped it! form waist height onto solid concrete thank f... i got an aluminum case cause it didn't scratch a bit! BUT the powerb button got wiped off the circuit board (The plastic button was still there but the switch that it pressed was Clean off!) Every time i soft reseted it hard reset BUT it was under warranty!!!!! and cause theres no scratches I didnt drop it ;-) Sent it back got a new one didint like that so sent it back and got a New one and With that I'm on my 3rd XDA II and its going well Its backed up every 30 seconds Just incase ;-)