yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Overdose1986:
Hi, how can I remove this?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] randomnoob83:
Why would you want that I'd love my phone to update to a newer version everyday
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
its not upgrading to a new version, his dalvik keeps getting wiped on boot. thats what happens when it rebuilds before boot. and, depending upon how many apps you have, can get long and annoying if its at every boot.

[MENTION=4454504]Overdose1986[/MENTION] are you using a sound mod of any kind?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] randomnoob83:
It was a joke...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
:p
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Overdose1986:
Nope, just Mokee ROM, gapps, franco kernel and another bootanimation.. Thats all :confused:
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] ilam82:
Which will be better
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alnikki25k:
On the official CM page, looks like the Z has received the final/stable version of CM10.1.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Michealtbh:
Yes, "stable" builds have rolled out, but ironically the nightly builds are still better
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Utacka:
stable build is using old kernel, nightlies are more stable than it. Kali mentioned that he will be fixing it asap but are still waiting for unmerged patches that needs fixing.

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[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jnz80:
Hi,

after i installed a new app (xposed framework) on my defy with quarx 2ndboot-nightly CM10-20130326-NIGHTLY-mb526.zip i got some problems and got stuck in a bootloop.

well i had made a nandroid backup and simply wanted to restore it. but neither the actual backup nor an older are restored

i always get after some time:

error while restoring /system

problem while restoring /system

any ideas? i really do not want to set everything up from scratch again.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hotdog125:
I've had this problem a lot of times:silly:. I went to bootmenu and formatted system and data to ext4, then rebooted. After that I was somehow able to restore my backup.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jnz80:
didn't solve it :(
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hotdog125:
Try restoring from adb. Google it, there are many guides.

EDIT - You can try this - Edit the ROM zip to delete files you don't need, flash the zip, then extract the files you changed from the system backup archive and paste in system using ES File Explorer and reboot.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jnz80:
well, in the end i installed from scratch via flashing,

i also tried to restore via adb but it did not recognize the nandroid-mobile.sh restore command.

google revealed that is not possible on cwm based recoverys? as far as i understood (no linux guy) nandroid is just a set of scripts, so i was missing that script?

anyway i could save some time with pulling aps and data via nandroid manager when i had a working system again. still i am a bit unsecure now concerning trying out stuff, fearing that i again would not be able to restore a nandroid backup :(
[Nexus 4 General] LRC1710:
First of all I have understood that these 2 phones have THE EXACT SAME SCREEN(Same LCD PANEL), so...

I just got an Optimus G and I notice that the screen looks WAAAAAAY BETTER than my Nexus 4, even tho I have flashed franco kernel and tried different gamma settings on the Nexus 4, the Optimus G screen just looks better, colors look less washed out, the contrast is just better, and that Optimus G is already rooted and running an AOSP ROM with custom kernel so, I dont understand why is the difference so big, shouldn't they look exactly the same or almost identical?

And the important question is this, IF these 2 phones have the exact same panel, it means I can make the Nexus 4 screen color profile EXACTLY like the Optimus G, but hey changing different Gamma values hasn't helped at all, no matter what gamma or rgb configuration, it doesn't even come close to how good the optimus g looks, before getting this optimus G I swore the Nexus 4 screen was good but now its total crap to my eyes, SINCE I HAVE BOTH DEVICES, I would like to know HOW DO I GET THE COLOR PROFILE OUT FROM MY OPTIMUS G, AND HOW TO APPLY IT TO THE NEXUS 4 to see if I can make them look the same...

PS:

1.My Nexus 4 screen is perfectly fine, its not damaged or anything, believe me the optimus g just looks better its no mistake or factory issue.

2. Dont ask why I got the optimus G I just wanted to get it.

3. IT IS OBVIOUSLY THE OPTIMUS G, NOT THE OPTIMUS G PRO.
[Nexus 4 General] xj220gt:
I've been trying to figure that out also. My gf had the optima and I the nexus. Love my nexus, but her screen is amazing. Mine is just blah.....

Side by side you can actually tell that the optimus g has a sharper image with more clearly defined images and vivid colors. No matter what I do with the nexus it never really compares....

Maybe the curved glass has something to do with it?
[Nexus 4 General] Ddot196:
I can't vouch for the optimus g but I'd say this screen is pretty sharp. I had the HTC one x before hand and this phone nearly reminds me of it. I prefer the natural colors of this screen over other companies choices like Samsung.
[Nexus 4 General] justin11141:
have you tried the color profiles for franco's kernel? try the galaxy one, i'm always rocking it on my phone and the colors are great.
[Nexus 4 General] randomnoob83:
He said change the gamma didn't help..
[Nexus 4 General] justin11141:
im just saying to try the profiles instead of messing with the settings
[Nexus 4 General] LRC1710:
Tried all the profiles, they all suck compared to the optimus G screen

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[Nexus 4 General] For_itembine:
the optimus g has a better display (though i may be wrong, i will have to go check my old optimus g that i gave my sister), and it also has a much better speaker on the back

though the nexus 4 speaker is decent, depends on certain songs, its tinny vs the beastly optimus g speaker which is ridiculously loud, louder than my htc one

---------- Post added at 05:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:15 PM ----------

franco kernel + his recommended values + (misc gamm settings 'saturation: 7')

= GOD MODE

* stock android = doesnt make displays that impressive, flash stock on htc one x, it doesnt look anywhere near impressive as sense

but the nexus 4 has a really good display, viewing angles withstanding
[Nexus 4 General] justin11141:
Yeah try a sock android ROM on the og then compare it to your nexus

---------- Post added at 09:37 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:36 AM ----------

Edit: just noticed you said you were running one actually haha
[Nexus 4 General] aresbv2000:
I use faux123 stock enhanced kernel and faux123 Kernel Enhancement Project.Under screen tab i chose kwerdenker_natural color preset and for brightness I use velis autobrightness.Belive me....with these settings retina display form iPhone 5 looks like crap.I bought my phone from U.K. Maybe is also the building quality difference.A year ago i owned two Sony Xperia S.One bought from Romania and the other from UK.There were big quality differences between the two phones.One of them had a problem at the screen(that one bought from Romania).The colors were washed and the brightness wasn`t the same.
[Nexus 4 General] tacotino:
This isn't totally true, I have the optimus g and did the nexus 4 conversion the colors are just different. Cuz my coworkers have the G and the whites are amazing, the nexus colors are just yellow for some reason
[Nexus 4 General] Planet X:
I had the Optimus G before I bought the Nexus 4. I bought the LG OG first because it has more memory. But I had a lot of BSOD on my OG with CM10.1 official and the camera isn't what I had expected. Now to the point, the screens or panels are not the same. If the OG is switched off the screen is totally black and you cannot see the dots which I see always on my Nexus 4 if it is switched off. If you like CyanogenMod like me than you have to have a Nexus phone. These are really working without a glitch on CM.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Nuenjin:
Does anyone know a way to remove the ongoing notification of 'audio applications' that shows up when you plug in headphones?

I can't imagine a more useless feature.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pthiers:
after phone upgrade from 253 to 10.3.A.0.423, the phone screen is very saturated color. What I can do?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
Most People think it's an improvement.

From me to you.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fish droid:
Adjust it from white balance
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iLiberate:
Galaxy S4 is close to my ideal phone, but I refuse to back a monopolist, judge me.

HTC One has fantastic build quality, when you get one that doesn't have monumental flaws and have to return it multiple times.

LG Optimus G Pro has no roms and the bootloader is locked tight for now it seems.

The HTC Max looks really square shaped.

Sony unveils products tomorrow, but who knows when they will release.

Is there a high end motorola phone coming? Is the Optimus G2 set to release soon? I need input and I have nothing to go off of.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] .xxx.:
Looking at your list, i would suggest you go for htc one. It is way better than s4 and g2..

I have personally used s4 and one for quite some time now. The difference is clearly visible using some tools. Anyway, the decision is all yours ;) good luck with your new purchase.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iLiberate:
That's what I really want, but I spend a lot of time in the HTC One boards and there are some horror stories about bad build quality and not realizing it until after the 14 day period.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] .xxx.:
My friend has htc one. it is going great till now. Go for s4 or one. Lg isn't good when it comes to supporting their devices.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MixedBoy8thStreet:
QUAD-CORE

go for a quadcore, (s4, note 2) or the experia Z or The nexus 4 for pure google and also some ubuntu phone rom possibilities!!:cyclops:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iLiberate:
I have the Nexus 4 now, I want more power.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iLiberate:
You know, everyone seems to care about device support but I don't. Not even a little. I keep my devices for 9-12 months. When I had an iPhone I would absolutely dread updates. They would mean that my phone would get slower and, although updated, I wouldn't have any access to the awesome new features.

I can always count on the CM Team :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shahkam:
That was when you had an iphone and now you have an android device cheers ! Haha
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iLiberate:
Same with Windows, updates aren't always everything they're cracked up to be for older devices.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shahkam:
Never used Windows never will just not my cup of tea I always felt like there is a kind of limitation whereas android doesn't feel so
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Niuqorram:
First and foremost, I apologize for being such a noob. :(

I don't know what I'm doing here, since this is a place for expert developers, and I am not one.

But, I'm purchasing an Xperia Play very soon, and I ran across the AuroraPlay ROM which apparently speeds up the device a bit (Main Features - Clocked by default to 1.2GHz, Full GPU Hardware Acceleration, Boots in less than five seconds, etc.)

So, I thought, "This is really something, I should think about installing this, it'll surely make games and such a lot more fun on my Xperia Play."

I know the mere basics that anyone knows- unlocking, rooting, roms, kernels, firmware, etc.

But when it comes to getting down and actually doing something more advanced than simply rooting or unlocking a phone, I get cold feet.

What I mean by this, is I'm not completely sure how to install this ROM, and I don't want to brick my phone.

I've seen the installation instructions, though I'm still confused on some parts.

What's an Un/Locked Bootloader? How do I know if mine is un/locked?

How do I "Flash using Flashtool"? or "Root using Flashtool"?

What is X-Parts Recovery? What is ClockWorkMod? How do I use them?

At this point it may seem obvious this isn't for me, but if there is a more detailed tutorial out there for this ROM, that would be EXCELLENT! :laugh:

Again, sorry for the trouble.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raminta:
Un/locked bootloader is about changing kernel and u can find it with enter *#*#7378423#*#* in phone

And if u have unlocked bootloader u can flash a kernel using flashtool with going to fastboot mode(power off ur phone and hold search button then plug ur usb)

To root ur device using flashtool u should connect ur phone to computer then in flashtool click on opened lock

And x-part is an app that installing recovery for locked bootloader and with recovery u can install roms on ir phone
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GeoSpaceKing:
First and foremost don't think you're a noob, everyone has to begin somewhere.and I don't own an xperia play but the basics are all the same.A flashtool is a program used only to flash roms and kernels but not root your device. For rooting, there are other toolkits, most of them really simple, just plug ur phone and follow the instructions shown.as far as I know, there is no need to unlock the bootloader of ur phone as long as u flash stock based roms but to flash custom kernels and roms,u need to unlock the bootloader and the bootloader for any mobile will be LOCKED by default. Behold.. Unlocking the bootloader can only be done officially and u will forever lose warranty and some other stuff like drm keys,etc..relocking the bootloader is also possible but ur warranty still be void.clockworkmod(cwm) is a custom recovery which gives many more features than a stock recovery and is used for flashing firmwares, kernels,etc,u can see about that on YouTube cuz there are walkthroughs for almost anything.I don't know much about X-parts though.there u go.hope I helped u.hit thanks if I did.:p
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Niuqorram:
Thanks for the replies.

By the way, is there anything I need to do with my phone before I began the installation process? The phone obviously needs to be rooted, right?

Or can it be done straight out of the box?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GeoSpaceKing:
If u r gonna root the phone as soon as u open it,there is nothing much u need to do..download all the files beforehand and be sure to double check the model number of ur device.if u really want to flash a custom kernel,u must unlock ur bootloader and as it was said,u won't have the warranty after that.So what I suggest is u use the phone for about 2-4 days and make sure there is no defect in it,just to be sure.So happy rooting!:pHit thanks if I helped.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fishvtt:
Welcome to the forums!

When I first started rooting and flashing custom roms, the guide on the nxt rom page helped me a lot. Here-

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1649368

In the first post, follow the instructions for locked bootloader, and there is a picture guide for how to use flashtool and CWM recovery (the older version of x-parts recovery). Just replace instances of zeus_nxt2_r1.zip with the rom of your choice!

Hope I could help!
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geekyvinay:
xperia play

i love this device but i want jellybean on this device ... can anyone help me out ??
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GeoSpaceKing:
Well.. If the official update has been released, u can download the file and flash it after rooting your device BUT u can also unlock the bootloader and flash a custom kernel and latest custom rom like cyanogen mod and stuff..hit thanks if I helped u in any way :p
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leots:
To install jelly bean you need to unlock your bootloader. The touchpads are not working very well though...

About the warranty thing, Sony says this voids your warranty, but I did it anyway a few months after I got my phone, and recently both of my cameras died (not at the same time, but I didn't care about the front camera) and they fixed them for free so maybe they still fix hardware defects (they did it for me). Of course I did re lock my bootloader before giving them my phone but they could know it since they had mY IMEI

Sent from my R800i
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GeoSpaceKing:
Sounds interesting.. They repaired ur phone for free even when they knew u had unlocked its bl?good thing that the flashtools can relock the bl..ur post knocked some confidence into me..
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] ilmans:
I used to have ROM 2.02 and it worked well than 2.06. But now my ROM 2.06 and i want to change again to 2.02, is it ok just to flash it?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] buzz_lightyear:
yes... it's OK

buzz
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
This is a thread of videos for noobs to be able to figure out how to root and hack there S4 hope this helps some of you out.

Galaxy S4 VS Galaxy S3 Battle Royale

http://youtu.be/gmu0LDS0Vns

Galaxy S4 how to enter Stock recovery and Download mode

http://youtu.be/4Yp47DV4UuQ

Verizon Galaxy S4 Root easy without losing any data or apps

http://youtu.be/tM1D6cvbCM8

Samsung Galaxy S4 Custom Recovery Super Easy install

http://youtu.be/B36ZTUF8aoY

Galaxy S4 how to make a Nandroid backup in TWRP custom recovery

http://youtu.be/j-i59R51Cys

Samsung Galaxy S3 & S4 Multi Window Manager root app review

http://youtu.be/I99EgIHF-bs

How to install CM10.1 Rom on the Galaxy S4

http://youtu.be/hES42ktmjEg

How to activate wifi hotspot/tether for free

http://youtu.be/oaRmsQdq9aw

Galaxy S4 Google Edition Rom port for Verizon GS4

http://youtu.be/tP7pxIO8-Ko

Galaxy S4 CPU overclock to 2.3GHZ with a custom kernel

http://youtu.be/w5hcuLG-xp0

Galaxy S4 Awesome TW Eclipse rom Install & Review

http://youtu.be/ZF6nbFQVIgo

New RootJunky Galaxy S4 Rom

http://youtu.be/BtcmcgQ2USg

Samsung Galaxy S4 ME7 Safe Strap custom recovery install

http://youtu.be/84UJnU4TPos

Samsung Galaxy S4 Hyperdrive rom installed with safe strap recovery

http://youtu.be/ZAGVZZqzP6E

How to use CyanogenMod Installer for any Nexus Device & many more

http://youtu.be/ha9_YBUB7nI

Verizon Galaxy S4 Rooting MI1 Instructions

http://youtu.be/H1kj1KROAEs

Verizon Galaxy S4 MI1 Safe strap recovery instructions

Galaxy S4 Safe Strap Hyper Drive rom install MI1

http://youtu.be/T70gNC_khuc

Verizon Galaxy S4 OTA update to 4.3 & Keep Root

http://youtu.be/vfxW4-8Wflg

Galaxy S4 Root on Android 4.3 MJ7

http://youtu.be/K5mCsDyW-TI

Galaxy S4 Root on android 4.3 MJ7 and MK2

http://youtu.be/uii_mYm8IGE

Galaxy S4 Safe strap 3.70 for Builds MJ7 and MK2

http://youtu.be/w52kNGUN7ig

How to update to safe strap 3.70 and the new features in it

http://youtu.be/MuPh6M4FZbs

How to install a rom with safe strap on builds MJ7 or MK2

http://youtu.be/pA8cV3-r3oU

How to install Fox Hound rom with a restore and my review of it.

http://youtu.be/s7a0fJWyHGw

How to install and review of eclipse rom

http://youtu.be/qBP3CKGa9nU

How to Unbrick or restore the Galaxy S4

http://youtu.be/GL8XwuRYoWU

How to Pull a Logcat to help developers trouble shoot problems

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv1x24CZrvY

How to install Duxter Safe Strap Rom on the Verizon Galaxy S4 plus review

http://youtu.be/S7HBmGL2Du8

HyperDrive rom install with new awesome tweaks

https://youtu.be/MOC49Y_Vvto

Verizon Galaxy S4 KitKat Update Plus Keep Root

http://youtu.be/X2khDxYkvBA

How to Root Samsung Galaxy S5, S4, Note 3, & S4 active for Att & Verizon on KitKat Android 4.4.2

http://youtu.be/i3JOeQSvxD4

How to install Safe Strap 3.72 on the Galaxy S4 Kitkat NC5 build

http://youtu.be/BLHZfPwLkPM

Galaxy S4 Hyperdrive rom install with safe strap recovery on build NC5 Kitkat

http://youtu.be/2bDe_-mB7Rw

Stay tuned and sub to this thread more videos to come.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] AmericanCon:
Noob question, what the hell is loki?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dadoc04:
https://github.com/djrbliss/loki
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BusyPooping:
hmmm, thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
Loki is a hack that let's you install a custom recovery with out unlocking the boot loader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] AmericanCon:
Thanks for your videos. You helped me root my GS4 :thumbup:

Also subbed to your channel. Thanks again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
Glad I could help out. More videos to come.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
Bump More videos coming soon
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bammyman:
Big Thanks

I just made the switch from a Iphone and have been reading this forum for weeks and playing with my S4 to familiarize myself again with Android. These videos have been very helpful to me and I truly appreciate your time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
Glad to hear that. this is why I make them and because I really like android :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
New WIFI Tether video added to OP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
Another video added to OP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kusaiashi:
Can this be done on a MacBook Pro?

Can this be done on a Mac? Can't seem to find a way to do this on a Mac. Please help. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BusyPooping:
Hmmm, good idea. I may link to this thread on the Roms list
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
That would be great thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
Sorry I only have a windows computer and dont know if it will work on a mac
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] IamPro:
Not sure if this is your vid but this helped me when I scared myself ****less by bootlooping my S4

[YOUTUBE]bxNPHKKpvtQ[/YOUTUBE]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
That's it show everybody my competitions videos LOL. Really droidmodderx is a awesome guy.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Pixelation:
Thanks for your continuing effort bro. My S4 is being overnighted :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
Thanks Keep watching. I hope you follow me on youtube because I am doing a giveaway really soon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] damnyouwaffles:
Guys! Geohot has a root! I repeat, we have a possible root on Kit-kat right now! Towelroot.com

Apparently it works well, but can anyone confirm it works? I'm too much of a baby to try it. :(

Edit: people are reporting that it works and, I quote, "Is easier than taking a piss."

Edit 2: wish me luck. Here I go.

Final edit! I am rooted! Can't really seem to install Supersu though... But still rooted! So that step is done! Hooray!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] timmyd463229:
If I root the s4 this way and install SuperSU will I be able to just install twrp and put a ROM on like any other android
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
No the bootloader is still locked down but you can use safe strap to flash roms
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
I know there is a video in the OP about it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] timmyd463229:
OK thanks man I'll have to research it I don't know what safestrap is I have a note 2 which is rooted but my wife has a s4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
this threqd has a ton of safe strap videos in it check them out to get a handle on it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] timmyd463229:
I will for sure....I just ran the towelroot and am now installing supersu but its asking to update binaries so I clicked normal and it said something about Knox being detected this might limit root capabilities ...try to disable Knox? should I click continue or cancel