yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skeamznz:
Seems the issues with the octa make the s600 version the one to go with. Plus the gsmarena comparison were the octa gets slightly higher benchmarks but the battery scores are far lower to me make the i9505 the best choice. Unsure if this has been posted but definitely worth a read http://www.sammobile.com/2013/05/30...disappointments-and-their-current-soc-future/
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeffnz:
Read the other thread in general on this it may change your thinking. From what I can gather the performance differances are minimal and what there is wouldn't be picked up by the majority so the choice is really LTE or not .

Sorry can't post link to other thread as on mobile
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jensigner:
Audio issues with i9505 WITH LOW IMPEDANCE PHONES

I'm very very happy with my S4 SGH-I337 (equivalent to i9505) but if you really value great HEADPHONE audio, there is a very important difference between the i9500 and the i9505. This GMSArena review puts them as pretty close with not much to choose from. However, many i9505 owners who have high-quality low impedance headphones (< ~ 16 ohm) find a horrible "crackle" in the i9505 headphone audio which i9500 users don't seem to have. I've verified this problem more quantitatively with the SGH-I337 here. This long thread contains the details and efforts to get Samsung to solve this audio problem for i9505 owners. A few i9505 owners including myself posted comments to that GSMArena article, but our objective posts there were removed with no warning or explanation of why.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] F|OYD:
GT-i9505

I bought the Snapdragon model, because I am going to need the LTE and also better support from developers.

Plus, battery life is better on the Snapdragon model.

Later on I applied CF-Auto root and flashed CWM recover over it using SGS4 Flasher. I also got rid of the bloat. Life is good now :)

No issues with this model.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barondebxl:
Both versions are equally great. Many users and reviews are saying that the I9500 has better battery life than the I9505. When I had my I9500, getting 5hours + on screen time with heavy usage was normal, using cellular data more than Wi-Fi EASILY. I mean I wasnt even checking during the day and at night when I look at it it says 5h or more on screen time. So I'm not too sure about gsmarena's tests.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Szadzik:
If you REALLY value audio quality, get a dedicated audio player that is actually dedicated to what it does.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matheus_sc:
With a custom rom you can get 8h of screen time
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jensigner:
I think if you heard what those owners are hearing, you'd think differently. The i9500 and i9505 have very good headphone audio out. I'm not comparing these with dedicated portable audiophile players (which I also have). There are lots of owners of these great smartphones that expect great audio and should know all the facts. The problem with the i9505 and low impedance phones is not a subtle distortion or noise issue that only a critical listener would notice. It is a deal-breaker if you really (not in bold) value great audio.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barondebxl:
Im sure its possible, with perseus kernel I reached 7hours once.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Szadzik:
For a general user, I bet quality is enough. But for someone who is willing to pay more than $300 for a pair of headphones/ earphones, listening to music using the phone is a bit of a compromise.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chickentuna:
If you hae LTE in you country get the LTE version. The difference between the two in terms of speed is barely noticeable for the average consumer really.

I got the i9505 as my carrier offered the phone for free in my current postpaid plan. Otherwise I would have got the octa core version
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mamica:
guys i'm from italy and i'd like to buy the S4 from here >>http://www.ebay.it/itm/Samsung-Gala...Mist-Factory-Unlocked-16GB-5-HD-/200921143337 what do you think?is it a good idea?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frrlod:
Hopefully this thread might help new people decide:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42230741#post42230741
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alberto96:
I bought it from that seller. Great One. Really fast shipping (1,5 day)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mamica:
so quickly?i've read thaht it takes more than 15 days...

And what about the reliability of this seller?Is it secure at 100%?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alberto96:
For me lasted only 1,5 day :)

100% Secure. Trust me ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andymihail:
I would say: buy the model which is sold in your country. In my case is the i9505 and I don't have yet anything to complain about. Except perhaps the lack of Fm radio, which is missing in any S4, regardless the version.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] titus1:
Very true. Get what is locally released in your country to have the official warranty. Expensive phone needed these.

Though I did get the Octa flavour for I'm curious what Samsung might do (or do not) with their homegrown chip.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mamica:
another question.Is it possible to receive a clone fake of galaxy s4??
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeffnz:
There are copies coming out of China but mostly not labelled as S4
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alberto96:
Sure not from that seller.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gio_b:
hi:Wolfson does not seem to give very good results,is it ? le me know .

Giovanni
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alberto96:
Audio on my I9500 is simply awesome :)

Also, HSPA+ is really fast (enough also for me). I reach near 30 mb. LTE is still expensive.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gio_b:
and vs i9505 can you compare ?,no rom ,no kernel , which player ? for audio purpose i'm in doubt between the two,or ht one is the best in ear ?

i'm agree for lte ,service still immature which I can do without.but the primary thinks for me is audio quality :but supercurio says :both(s4 i9500 i9505) perform poorly....???? a little bit better i9505....????mah...????

which kind of head phones you use ,i have a pair of klipsch image x10 :50hom 1kh,may be suitable?

tks gio.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alberto96:
If you want Audio Quality, buy the OCTA Version (I9500). Supercurio will soon release the magic Voodoo Sound app with I9500 support (wolfson things) which will make the audio quality simply awesome more than its now.

For Headphones i don't know. I use the stock ones and the I9000 ones. They both perform well.

Based on what you want:

- Audio Quality/Performance/Better Camera -> I9500 Exynos Octa

- More ROMS/LTE/Qualcomm Optimizations -> I9505 Snapdragon

It's your choice :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gio_b:
are not confident supercurio works on audio i9500, but we hope

tks gio.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alberto96:
Supercurio released his app for all Wolfson Powered devices (I9000, P970, ... ) so also for I9500 will be released.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gio_b:
nice news .we will wait for it .....a lot.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alberto96:
I just read on his twitter. He is already working on it :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gio_b:
François Simond François Simond ‏@supercurio 15 May

Just got my GT-I9500 Galaxy S 4. There's this amazing [MENTION=621044]wolfson[/MENTION]micro WM5102 audio codec, behind a piss poor 44.1>48k upsampler. Makes me mad

And he ask for a mod.

François Simond François Simond ‏@supercurio

Yes currently on line output, I9505 has less distortion than I9500. I didn't completed listening test yet, both perform poorly.

So:

this is what I knew, I hope to be proved wrong
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gio_b:
+

sure ? I do not found information about....can you help me ?

tks gio.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ccpzcp:
hi is there any software of 2way call recording means which directly record internally no need for mic and speaker
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Haven't checked the gps yet

Best bet to run gps first before flashing.

If you see new SIM and asked to restart.

Just hit back.

Might have to hit the home button to get it started.

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Place both files on sdcard

Reboot into recovery

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[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] tscargo:
I have seen various posts regarding this subject. Both on this forum as on various other sites around the globe. Nowhere I have found an easy 'this is how you do it' manual on getting a Handsfree bluetooth profille on a MDA.

I was really happy when I encountered the 'PocketPC Bluetooth Tools' which page indicated the version 1.1 (released in April 2004) added the Handsfree profile.

I installed it without success. Do I need a different BT stack ? I now have the standard MS stack. I am running 1.60 WWE on a dutch MDA.

Any response (positive or negative) is appreciated.

I am trying to get the MDA working with the Parrot CK-3100 carkit.

Excellent carkit, but now only able to use using the Headset profile.

Thanks,

Taco
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] andygee:
No you shouldn't ned a different bluetooth stack, as the pocketpc tools do everything automatically. I installed it and have it working successfully on my XDA II with 1.60 WWE.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] tscargo:
Could you please indicate WHAT is working successfully. Do you mean you are succesfully operating a 'handsfree profile' carkit ?

If so, do you get an option to select the handsfree profile in the MDA/XDA ?

I only get 'Headset'....

Thanks,

Taco
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] andygee:
Oh sorry. I only get the headset side working as well.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] edsub:
I read somewhere that the Parrot BT carkit can be configured to use the BT headset profile (and therefore works with MDAII)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] pdagal:
Yes, that's right. I use the Parrot in the car with my 02 XDA II (stock ROM 1.66WWE). Works great and supports the headset profile.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] d.zee:
Where can youget this programm?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] edsub:
The Parrot (in this context :D ) is not a program / software, but hardware. Its a handsfree kit.

You dont need additional software for it to work.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] HDJ80:
For three days I have been having ck3000.

I use it with BTTools 10.12.

With vito voice to dialer you can mark by means of the voice, but using the mike of the XDAII, not the one of ck3000.

It works fine.

If I install widcomm BT stack, parrot not work nor with MS stack.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] tscargo:
Ok guys, I made it quite clear in my first post that I was looking for the Handsfree profile. The headset profile works fine even without Pocket Bluetooth Tools. To be honest, with version 1.1 it does not work all that great actually. So I am planning to uninstall the additional software.

I am still puzzled why the website for PBT indicated support for a Handsfree (=carkit) profile in version 1.1.

I tried contacting the author, but he is not responding unfortunately, nor has the software been updated since april.....

So to be short: there is no-one that has created a (working) handsfree profile on his/her XDA.....
[Android Software Development] panda00:
Linux is an open-source operating system with many different distributions (often named distros). These distributions are variations of the Linux OS, one of which is Android, in mobile devices. In personal computers, there are many Linux distributions, the most popular and beginner-friendly one being Ubuntu. Linux is mandatory if you ever feel the need to compile something from source, and in this guide, i will show you how to install Ubuntu on a Windows PC/Laptop, and keep windows on it.

PREREQUISITES

A windows PC/Laptop

More than 20GB free hard disk space

A USB flash drive

GUIDE

Let's first download the necessary resources. Go ahead and download the Ubuntu ISO image from here. You can check whether your processor is x32 (also named x86) or x64 based by right clicking My Computer and choosing Properties in Windows XP-7. In Windows 8 though, you can get this information from the side bar, by going to settings and choosing PC Info. Also download Rufus, which is a tool that will make your USB flash drive bootable so you may proceed with the installation, download Rufus from here.

Let's start shall we?

Previously, partitioning was required to install a second OS, but now the Ubuntu installation does this for you, so before you start, make sure you have at least 20 GB free space on your Windows partition.

Connect your USB Flash Drive to your computer and open up Rufus.

Click on the Disc Image just beside "Iso Image" text. Choose the Ubuntu ISO you have previously downloaded.

Click start.

As Rufus will warn you, this will format your USB drive, so make sure you have a backup.

When it is done, shut down your computer.

Switch on your computer and enter the BIOS menu using either Del. key or F2 key (different for different motherboards).

Go to "Boot" by navigating via Arrow keys.

Select your Flash drive from the menu and move it to the top, this will give it the priority during boot.

Reboot with your flash drive connected and wait for Ubuntu to load, when it does it will ask you to either use it as a Live CD or Install, choose install.

Select "Install Ubuntu alongside Windows.

Now there will be two boxes looking like this:

This will help you allocate how much space do you want the Ubuntu partition to take, and how much space you want the Windows partition to take, drag from the middle of the two boxes to suit your liking.

Choose Install Now, and the rest is self-explanatory.

OTHER LINUX DISTROS

Linux is not just Ubuntu. There are many different Linux distributions, or variations if you want. You can use the above method with any Linux distro, just use the appropriate ISO instead of the Ubuntu ISO. Here are some of my favourites:

Fedora

http://fedoraproject.org/en/get-fedoraLinux Mint

Pear OS

IMPORTANT NOTES

You might want to reset your BIOS order and drag your USB flash drive down the boot order, and give your hard disk the prioroty again.

Now when you boot your computer, you will be asked whether you want to boot into Windows or Ubuntu.

I'm not responsible for any damage occuring, as usual.

All over. Thanks for reading :)
[Android Software Development] KINGbabasula:
Using wubi for ubuntu is veeeery simpler than this method

Inviato dal mio GT-I9070 con Tapatalk 2
[Android Software Development] panda00:
Oh, I've never heard of Wubi to be honest, accustomed to the old-fashioned method. :o

However, I think wubi doesn't support Ubuntu 13.04 yet. Also, it won't allow you to choose partition size, you'd have to partition it yourself, and it's not compatible with Windows 8, also, when you put Ubuntu on USB stick, you may try it before installing

So my googling tells me that wubi is simply not very practical.
[Android Software Development] KINGbabasula:
It is compatible with windows 8 and probably with ubuntu 13.04 too and you can choose how much space the installation can occupy

Inviato dal mio GT-I9070 con Tapatalk 2
[Android Software Development] panda00:
Quote from Ubuntu website:
[Android Software Development] KINGbabasula:
I used it a lot of times in windows 8
[Android Software Development] panda00:
What about partitioning, it doesn't do the partitioning for you right? You have to have a separate partition first... So obviously you cannot shrink the windows partition and "give some space" to the Ubuntu partition, since you're running Windows when running the installer, and so cannot resize its partition. Another problem is that you cannot try Ubuntu first if you use the installer, it just installs it for you directly. Also you won't be able to install other Linux distros without knowing this method, something like Fedora is becoming popular, Linux mint as well. Even if you want Ubuntu, 13.04 is best as of yet, and it's not supported by wubi.
[Android Software Development] KINGbabasula:
Yes but you can make a partition in the control panel and it works only with ubuntu so i suggest you to add this method for people that want to install ubuntu 12.04 or 12.10

Inviato dal mio GT-I9070 con Tapatalk 2
[Android Software Development] panda00:
Will do when I have time. I wrote this in 5 minutes on a whim, because many people asked how to install Linux on a windows PC... So I wrote the method that works with all Ubuntu versions, and all Linux distros, and allows you to test Ubuntu first. :)
[Android Software Development] Rajaasim1980:
guys which one is simple and most reliable linux operating system ?

I did not like ubuntu much

Is there anyone out there just like android for windows PC ? :)
[Android Software Development] panda00:
I recommend Fedora if you dont fancy Ubuntu:)

Sent from my GT-I9105P
[Android Software Development] Rajaasim1980:
I will try that

will it support all basic apps like youtube, internet, skype, MS office and basic video editing ?

I am not into game much
[Android Software Development] panda00:
Yes. Probably will....

Sent from my GT-I9105P
[Android Software Development] panda00:
But you do need to take in mind your machine's capabilities. There are variations of Fedora available in the Fedora website, there are light ones, less resource intensive, and so will run smoother, but they won't have the same feature set, and won't look as good.
[Android Software Development] Gautam Padirooted:
Thanks. This is a great how to. I used wubi the last time around with my xp based PC. Will use this method the next time
[Android Software Development] panda00:
It's definitely hassle-free and more convenient than wubi, since you may try out the latest Ubuntu version and also try out different linux distros.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrq701:
Hi,

I'm a new member here and also a new android user, just jumped ship from my iPhone 3gs :) So I've been messing around a bit with the android OS and I've rooted my phone, just wanted to find out if rooting compromises any system performance? From what I've read there seems to be no comment on the impact of rooting on performance, but just wanna double check.

Also, I installed this game called Vector and it lags quite a fair bit sometimes. Is this a game optimization problem or is my cpu or gpu throttling somehow? Was hoping the s4 was the latest and greatest and could run any games without lags, any thoughts? I've yet to test other graphic intensive games because of bandwidth restrictions.

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: I'm using the i9505 LTE variant
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vadrieldur:
S4 is the latest and greatest and I don't have any lag playing that game. I suggest you to update the firmware of your phone. And of course most of the games haven't optimized yet for new phones.

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrq701:
Thanks for the quick reply! I noticed you're using the i9500? Could that possibly be the difference? I'm using the i9505 LTE variant which is not as powerful. Also, I checked and there was no firmware update for my phone.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vadrieldur:
I don't think so. I9505 has a newer gpu and both variants are almost the same.

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beaver2233:
works fine for me, no lag... maybe try uninstalling and reinstalling the game (from the play store).
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nitramcek:
It runs with no problem for me.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] allgsmnetwork:
Games? is the best S4 :good:

---------- Post added at 07:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:47 PM ----------

Read the best bench :

https://gfxbench.com/result.jsp?site=gl
[Fuhu Nabi 2] andyb2010:
My friends Nabi 2 has over heated then shut down and now will not turn on.

Any boby else had the same problem and any way to sort it out?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] julllleee:
hi does anyone know of any mods or any other way that i can move the volumes on my one by smaller increments? the different between each step when i use the volume rocker is too big.

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] icehot666:
Anyone know of a horizontal leather belt carrying case with magnetic close that can hold the phone but with a touch more room than the standard size? I've just got the protective cover plus and it's great, hardly know it's there, adds more grip, protection, and looks like it's part of the phone, however it obviously adds a couple mm round the edges and now it won't fit in my existing leather pouch...

I've seen the XXXL ones on the american amazon, but being in the UK I'm hoping there might be something in this country? Also I think with XXXL it says it can hold the otterbox commuter so I'm thinking it might be too big.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Haplok:
I've heard this one allows some extra bulk:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Horizontal-...8&qid=1369055316&sr=8-3&keywords=note+2+pdair

But I cannot guarantee it will fit.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thedicemaster:
i just posted that one in his other thread, but i can guarantee it will fit(only barely though)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Salomon:
Is there a program that allows you to call handsfree ? Alot of normal phones have it and it owns :D i hope there is a program for it ...

Thx
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] edsub:
During a call hold the green hardware button for more than 3 seconds . . .

Keep in mind that the feedback to the 'other side' is quite big . . .
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Android Development] geek78:
Hello

This firmware is based on the new Austrian 3 Hutchison XXBMD2 rom :

- deodexed

- rooted

- busybox installed

- zipaligned

- /data/app functionality

- /etc/init.d scripts support

- Apps for Hutchison network deleted (splash screen still there).

Modem is included (NEBMD1)

CSC provided : BTU, DBT, ITV, KOR, XEF and XEO ( DBT by Default)

Don't forget to to a backup before (of your rom and of your EFS)

Please, don't ask for a custom firmware as I am only a basic user of the kitchen ...

Thanks to dsixda for the kitchen and all the contributors to the kitchen

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8gpspcaoexjZTkzaGxwcXQ5Qkk/edit?usp=sharing
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Android Development] jcheong:
I wanna ask does this work for the N5120? the LTE version of note 8.0
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Android Development] autorobbie:
Thank you for posting this. I installed it on Chinese bought Note 8 and brought it to the 22nd century. BIG THANKS
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Android Development] gavenraj:
Requesting best procedure of backing up the ROM and EFS

What is best recommendation to backup the ROM and EFS?

-Raj