yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] Topazworm:
Im new to all this rom upgrading lark. But i would like to know what is the best/latest rom :?:

Im wanting to upgrade my Mda Compact, its currently using:

Rom. 1.01.00 WWE

Rom Date. 10/21/04

Radio Ver. 1.00.10

Also would i notice a change once upgrading :?: im not talking amazing but surely something sould change :?:

thanks :P
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bob Hodges:
is xda going to open up a section for the ge or merge it into this part of the forum? they should take this opportunity to split it up into 3 separate sections
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BURRITO_LTE:
please do!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] irishrally:
I'd like a dedicated Google Play Edition forum too. Google promised a "Nexus Experience" - I'm pretty sure in the fine print it said a dedicated XDA forum was included.
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] holyflow:
Hi guys,

My contract is up for renewal, which means I'm upgrading from the SK4G.

Price: $70 + shipping

Condition: Good - minor scuff/scratch on back. Miniscule scratch on screen.

It currently has one of the Glorious Overdose roms, but since I am going to be wiping all my data I can ODIN it for you or flash over whatever rom you want. If you just want it as is because you want to flash yourself, then I will send it with all 3rd party/user apps/info wiped.

I'm actually not "upgrading" so to speak. I was very disappointed with this iteration of the SK and have purchased a PV300GR (LX 2009) from Amazon. This version can still access data with a bit of tweaking and has GPS, which are really the only two things I need it to do. I'm still holding out hope for a new SK but until then I'm just going to use a phone I am happy with.

I can attach pictures if anyones interested.
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] shadowscott:
I don't mean to hack but can you explain what kinds of hacking you speak of? Is this the tmobile branded lx you bought and plan to use with tmobile?
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] graycow9:
Out of curiousity, I own an LX 09' version Sidekick. How exactly do you tweak this to have data??? It sounds crazy because there are no longer running danger servers. /: It'd be cool to try out though.

Thanks
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] holyflow:
Shadowscott - not too sure what you mean by hack?

Zydrate_blue - the t-mobile branded LX 09 is PV300 and is not capable of receiving data because they were forced to use the danger servers. The later released PV300GR used the danger servers while they were up, but are not locked to them which means data can be hooked up by changing the APN via network settings. Yes, I will be using this phone on a T-mobile plan. You can find the GR on Amazon, but make sure you check the seller because some people are shipping out the 300 thinking its the same thing (happened to me).
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] shadowscott:
Haha. Meant to type hijack. But I got autocorrected
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] graycow9:
Thanks man! I never knew that :)
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] holyflow:
Just saw the "Sell on Swappa" button on the main page, if anybody is interested this phone can be bought using the "buy on swappa" button. Thanks guys.
[LG Optimus G Pro] socacola:
I just got the phone and I absolutely love it. Only problem I have so far is that the wifi connectivity is extremely slow. My HTC one gets 20mb connection with speed test app, where as the ogp gets only 1mb, the connection is really poor, I can barely download large apps and browse.

I have the e980 at&t model, I did unlock it and using it on fido network in Canada. The cellular connection with lte works perfectly. The only modification I've made is I rooted they phone, only reason I did it is to stop the stupid at&t address book which I've read you can't get rid of without root and using titanium back up. Can anyone provide me with any help as to why the wifi connectivity is so poor. Thank you for your time.
[NFC Hacking] redct:
I've been looking into NFC card emulation on Android and have done some pretty thorough Googling.

As far as I understand, some modifications were made way back in Android 2.3 by another XDA member. Later on, a more complete framework for emulation was made by adding PCD tag types to Cyanogen 9.1+, enabling emulation in a semi-supported way for those running Cyanogen. With the latest versions of Android, it seems like Google has semi-official support for card emulation through the com.android.nfc_extras class.

My main questions: are there any useful apps out there that take advantage of this? Does this semiofficial API work with the Nexus 4 / GS4, which use a different NFC chip (non-NXP) from all other Android phones? Does this, perhaps, enable easy card emulation for assorted cards like Blackberry has had for a while?
[NFC Hacking] luisrojito:
Thanks

This information is very useful it's a shame there is not a simple way or at least a better way to emulate any NFC Forum defined tag hopefully google will make aviable in it's Android SDK a way to emulate a NFC tag
[NFC Hacking] cybhunter:
The only viable way (I'm concluded) to get NFC to move beyond a novelty to a truly respectable standard is to adapt the technology to devices that are not subject to the polices of the cellular carriers ( I have a concept, but I don't want to disclose too much at this point in the brainstorming)

Sending an email to NXP semiconductor about the access to the secure element resulted in a reply directed me to their product page http://www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/reader_ics/nfc_contactless_reader_ics/ (link working as of 2013-08-07).

EDIT: In addition to the above the following links may also help us out:

http://www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/authentication/

Smart Card ICs (Integrated circuits not ice cream sandwich)

-Landing Page

http://www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/smart_card_ics/

-Fast Pay secure Contactless Payment

http://www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/smart_card_ics/fastpay_secure_contactless_payment/

-MIFARE Smart Card ICs

--Landing Page

http://www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/smart_card_ics/mifare_smart_card_ics/

--SmarteID

http://www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/smart_card_ics/smarteid/

--SmartMX contact interface controllers

http://www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/smart_card_ics/smartmx_contact_interface_controllers/

--SmartMX dual interface controllers

http://www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/smart_card_ics/smartmx_dual_interface_controllers/

--SmartMX2

http://www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/smart_card_ics/smartmx2/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] iTech02:
Hey all,

I'm new to the whole Android system (was on an iPhone) so hurray! :good:

I want to install Scott's Clean Rom on my Samsung Galaxy S4 from AT&T but there are so many "ways" to do it that it becomes overwhelming in trying to find the right software.

I know I need to root the phone, install OUDHS with CWM (auto-loki'd since the ROM isn't), reboot, wipe the phone (cache too I think?) and then install the ROM.

Any help on finding the latest software (I already have the ROM :D) to do all this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] iTech02:
Thanks for the quick reply. With this guide, I still have to use loki-doki correct?

Edit: Looks it does.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] me:
I just got the S4, my first Android phone. (Previously I had the HTC T-Mobile HD2 for years, running WM 6.5.

One thing I miss in the S4 music player is Cover Flow. I have an Ipod Touch 4th generation, and of course that has Cover Flow. But so does my old phone the HD2, with some kind of Cover Flow clone by HTC.

Of course when listening to music it's the music that is important, not album covers. With the HD2 and Itouch probably most of the time I was in portrait mode when choosing music, by album name. artist, etc., not via Cover Flow.

However, occasionally I did like to put the phone in landscape mode, and choose an album by Cover Flow. It is kind of like looking at a stack of CDs at home, and deciding what to play. They aren't necessarily in an order by artist or genre, but one just flips through the albums and decides. It can be fun, and looks cool.

Any way I can get Cover Flow on the S4?

Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RotaryXperiment7:
I think on google player it did if u turned phone sideways. But not that I think about it, I think that was on older version of app :/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] KennyG123:
Please read forum rules before posting

Questions and Help issues go in Q&A and Help section

Thread moved

Thank your for your cooperation

Friendly Neighborhood Moderator
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] me:
Thanks, Kenny. So any kind of questions have to go in this forum. I would guess that a majority of threads probably involve a question of some type?

The only problem is, in the other forum this thread received one response at least, before yours. Afterwards, in this forum, zero.

Well, anyone in this forum have any input into the question of Cover Flow on the S4?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] KennyG123:
Yes, General section is for announcements like "update scheduled for next week" and polls and rhetorical questions but all requests for help or questions go in Q&A, Help and Troubleshooting section.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shebee:
I need a 100% fresh start but a factory reset or flashing a new rom doesn't get rid of the system folder so busybox is e.g. always installed.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
If that way u wanna do then u can flash a stock firmware and after that u reset the device from phone and start from rooting again

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blues1225:
Could you use the recovery ? use the recovery to wipe data may be the fastest way
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shebee:
Yeah but when I use the wipe function in the recovery or from settings agter the wipe it stilll says e.g. that busybox is installed.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 0mega007:
I use CWM recovery to wipe cache, dalvic cache, system partition, data partition and preload partition, then is 100% clean
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultramag69:
1st run triangle away v3.00 then reflash the stock firmware using Mobile ODIN, the paid version, and just tick "wipe cache/data" and "wipe dalvik cache". If you don't want root then untick the everroot options and you now have a stock phone.

Cheers...:D

Sorry, Should of mentioned it will wipe EVERYTHING from internal storage. If you want to keep anything best to back up to PC...
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TraderJack:
So I currently have the Droid 2, but need to replace it due to screen issues, and I'm up for renewal anyway.

I have been considering the RAZR M because a good friend really recommended it, and was about to pull the trigger tonight when I began researching the Droid 4.

I realize the D4 is bulkier than the M... but I don't really mind the bulk of my D2...of course most of that bulk is because of the slide out keyboard, which is why I'm still so attracted to the D4.

The D4 seems to have a slightly slower processor, though from what I read benchmarks are comparable.

The M has a nicer screen (larger and crisper) - but I really don't mind my D2 screen, and I'm sure the D4 is at least as good.

The D4 also has HDMI support which is a nice add on.

Right now I need to pay $99 for the D4, where I can get the M for free (strange that the newer phone is cheaper!). If the D4 was $0 too, I think I would probably jump on it without even asking these questions, but....

Can someone convince me why, as someone who really likes their keyboard - why an M is really much better than the D4?

The main thing I'm really worried about on the D4 is battery life...I use an extended battery on the D2 and I get at least a full day in most cases - but I can't get an extended for the D4.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Leraeniesh:
Hello fellow D2 user :D

If you can stand not having HDMI out and a physical keyboard, then the RAZR M is a great choice to make

Development for the D4 is at a good pace, but will probably faze out quicker than the M, as its an older device with an outdated processor and lacks the unlocked bootloader the M currently has (until you update to the latest from the Verizon, which does not allow for the bootloader to be unlocked)

The RAZR M is slated for a 4.2.2 upgrade (and possibly onwards), which may play a factor if you're a fan of stock (D4 is unlikely to be updated past 4.1). However, don't buy the phone expecting the update. Unofficial 4.2.2 custom ROMs are available for both devices.

Seeing as the physical keyboard is also being fazed out, it might be healthy to get used to a touch screen keyboard. IMO, I prefer using a touchscreen keyboard on a small mobile device.

I'd recommend you purchase the RAZR M, but it might be wise to think about whether the HDMI out and physical keyboard are things that you really want in the smartphone, or a gimmick.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TraderJack:
Thanks for the input. I can stand not having the HDMI...I don't have it on the D2. I thought it would be a cool feature...but honestly probably use it once in a blue moon.

Both my wife and I do use our slide-keyboards alot. I came from a Tilt before my D2, so have been accustomed for a while.

I honestly usually end up with stock ROM, thought I do want root (just don't have the time to play the flashing game anymore :)).

My biggest concern apart from the keyboard is the battery like on the 4. Its 1785mah is just shy of my 1850mah extended on D2 (which is good for me)...but with a faster proc and 4G I think it will go quicker.

I also think the 1.3mpx front camera will be a lot nicer for skyping home when I am traveling.

Can anyone speak to the battery life differences and how adequate the M front cam is for video chat compared to the D4?
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stesaint:
So basically, is the familiarity, the keyboard, and the HDMI port worth $100 to you?

To me it isn't, hands down. But I hate phones with slide out keyboards. I love Swype, and the new default google keyboard has all the same features. I would never use a keyboard on such a small device, it adds to much bulk for something I would never use anyway.

The HDMI port is a nice feature to have, one of the things I miss about my old Atrix, but in reality I had that phone for 2 years and used the HDMI port maybe 3 times.

Also for battery life, basically every smartphone is going to need to recharge almost every day. You can take it really easy on the device and get a longer life, but then you aren't really using it like you would want to. I don't think the Razr M will take an extended battery either, as you have to have a special star bit screwdriver set to even get to the battery.

It sounds like you really like the keyboard though, so if no keyboard is enough of a deal-breaker, get the one with a keyboard.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stesaint:
Posted at the same time, wow haha.

The Razr M with stock 4.1.2 has awesome battery life, with 2000mah. I actually just posted in the battery life thread with screenshots of mine, with the battery lasting all day yesterday and until about 5pm today. Close to 42 hours, but with really light use. I only recently got the phone, but under normal/heavy use I expect to get ~30-36 hours. Sounds like you use yours a bit more heavily than I would on average, but you would definitely get a day or more out of it unless you were playing games or watching videos for hours.

With 4.2.2 I get much less battery life, right around the normal 24 hours.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Leraeniesh:
I can't personally speak for battery life, but here are reports from droid-life.com's reviews of both devices.

Droid 4

RAZR M

As for the front facing camera, you will find it nice and mostly clear, but now as crisp and clear as the Droid 4.

Also, if you do go for the RAZR M and want to spare some bulk for protection, I highly recommend the Trident Aegis case.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sloosecannon:
I was a big physical keyboard guy before I got the M...

Now, having used the 4.2 swipe keyboard, I'm loving the M. It's much snappier than my brother's D4, both on CM10.1. Battery life blows pretty much every smartphone except the MAXX out of the water, and the form factor is perfect.

I don't really care about display that much either, and I can't see a difference between the M and the D4.

I'd vote RAZR M... Both phones are an excellent choice though
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtraini7:
Seriously just wait another month and the Moto X will be out with all its glory.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stanlalee:
I cant think of one reason to get the Droid 4 besides having to have a physical keyboard. The M has better processor, software, display, looks, on contract price (and same outright price), unlockable bootloader (thanks to qualcomm processor exploit) for starters. The M has DLNA capabilities, who needs a physical HDMI wire! Even my wife gave up the physical keyboard
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TraderJack:
Yeah...but at what price? I typically get the prior model for little or nothing...so not about to drop $200/phone.

When looking at specs and reading reviews it seems that processor/performance wise the difference is negligible. For sure the M has the 4 beat on size and screen and seems to have a real slight edge in battery. Everything else seems mostly subjective.

I also think dlna over most wifi is going to be pretty stuttery compared to a direct had I connection. Also, you can't connect say netflix over dlna. I agree the hdmi feature would be something I used only a few times a year likely...but I think it is a nice bonus.

You are right about the pricing...I hate paying for phones, so the D4 really has that going against it and vzw doesn't seem to budge for making a deal.

So...2 questions left...

1) will they let me install Skype to test the front camera on the phone in stores?

2) for all of you that were keyboard users...what made you decide to give it up? And, what features of non kb usage are you finding that seem to make you not miss it? I think for me, it isn't as much about having the tactile keyboard, but rather not being able to see as much of the screen when I type. For instance, I am typing this whole message on my ipad using the stock soft kb...but the screen is large enough I can see almost this whole message....and of course the actual soft keys are each the size of my fingertip...I always find it awkward when using my d2 soft kb which takes up almost the entire screen...especially when using Remote Desktop type software. I will also say I hate iPhone keyboards.

So what experience can those with similar trepidation a share about how you've adjusted?

Thanks
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TraderJack:
I was planning on a screen protector like xtreme guard, and the a relatively lightweight case. Although i dont like the TPU cases that come off easy. I was looking at the Ballistic and Body Glove cases....but not sure about either. I suppose I probably should get something to protect it from my 2 year old...but was hoping to reap the benefits of the phones natural slimness.

I was in a motorcycle accident with my d2 and seido case...the thing slid down the street 20-30 feet...only scratched a small part of the case. Apart from that I don't know if I ever would have needed a case so bulky (and seidos really aren't that bulky, compared to say an otterbox)....
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dbreezy187:
I just made the switch from the d4 to the M few things I miss like the captivate keys webtop and the HDMI output... but all and all I am much happier with the M much much much better battery life I was lucky to get 11-14 hr on the d4 (on jb like 20+ when it had ICS) like 28-30 on the M I'm always on my phone too ... and the screen... wow... its like switching from a old school tube TV to one of these HD TVs ... camera takes a lot better pix FFC as well... I have used mostly physical keyboard phones (besides the month on the RAZR xt912) much much happier with the M....
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TraderJack:
So less than a month and you've changed your mind?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=42784685&postcount=3

What has changed? You feel that the extra battery life is worth giving up the keyboard? You wouldn't trade back now for the D4 if you could (for free)?
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bitz_dv:
To put in my 2 cents, I have a razr M and my wife has the D4. I have owned the D1, D2, D2G, and D3, so I was really hooked on the keyboard phones. As far as the processors being close, where did you read that? The D4 feels ancient compared to the razr M, there is a significant lag in my wifes phone compared to mine. My other major thing is the screen, starting with the D3 the keyboard Droids started having really crappy looking screens, and the D4 is no exception, the razr M doesn't have the best screen, but if you look at the 2 side by side the razr M is way better, and I love having that slim bezel. Yes I really miss the keyboard, and Moto really needs to make a high end keyboard phone, but this is what we are stuck with.

Also I have been checking out Flesky Beta for my keyboard, it has an invisible mode where it is hidden, and still can be really accurate. It's beta so it still needs alot of work, but it is awesome, you can even blind type with reasonable accuracy with it.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TraderJack:
Thanks blitz.. I read various review online where no one made a really big deal about the performance difference between the two, so other than some minor anecdotal evidence (like yours - which I don't discount) they appeared to not be that far off in performance. Also, realize that I'm coming from a D2 - and even though I realize it is a bit sluggish, any new phone will likely be a big performance improvement - therefore maybe I wouldn't know what I'm missing with the M if I just stuck with my D4 and keyboard.

Interesting about the screen...I didn't realize the screen are actually worse in the D3/4 then they were in the D2...that is a bit of a turnoff. I am happy enough with the clarity of the D2 screen, but if it gets worse with the 4....I dunno....

Out of interest, what are the biggest problems you personally face without the keyboard, and how have you adjusted?

It seems a lot of case reviews mention that typing with the on-screen keyboard is more difficult with a case, and that doesn't make me happy since I likely need to protect the phone from my little ones.