yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Microsoft Surface] Dane Reynolds:
Yeah I have this problem, but we shouldn't have to keep fixing this damn bug. I'm sick of bugs with my surface.... anyone had a video driver problem? I have!

Also I would have thought this tablet would have Silverlight, but according to Sky Go website it doesn't.

If anyone knows a work around then please share.
[Microsoft Surface] demandarin:
If you have pro model, you can just install latest Silverlight. I have it on mines. If its an rt, I'm not sure.
[Microsoft Surface] SixSixSevenSeven:
Silverlight was discontinued a long time ago... I would be more surprised by it being included in RT than not included. There is *no* good reason to use it, ever, even when it was new. It was only available for windows on x86, it had no native x64 version (x86 version crashed a fair bit) and the mac version was buggy. Severely limited site audience. Sky, netflix and BT in my opinion were completely retarded to use it, flash isn't a tech I love but does the exact same job and on multiple systems (including RT).

Netflix at least provided native apps for most platforms (including RT). They are also supposed to be moving to HTML5 instead of silverlight quite soon.

Just leaves Sky Go, the BT equivalent and a few other moronic sites.
[Microsoft Surface] med007:
wait, did you try updating your router's firmware???
[Microsoft Surface] deepcorex:
Listen guys...

Solution is here !

I'm having the same issue with the same type of Surface (RT with 64Gb).

It is not clear for now from where the exact problem comes, but is other threads people found that disabling 802.11n band makes Wi-Fi more stable.

I've locked my surface to 802.11 b/g mode and got no "limited" connection for 12 hours.

To lock Surface to 802.11 b/g band you can use 'Regedit'.

Open Desktop -> Search -> regedit

Open regedit. Select menu Edit -> Find...

Enter "AutoUse40Mhz" -> do search.

There are 2 such entries in registry. We need to change one, located under "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\" branch.

Set "AutoUse40Mhz" to "0" (it has value "1" by default)

Set "Band" to "4" (it has value "6" by default)

Reboot and Surface will connect using 802.11 b/g band.
[Microsoft Surface] rosebud:
This is a workaround not a solution. By doing this you restrict the speed of your whole network to 54 Mb/s split between your wireless devices, ok until you have multiple devices and streaming / data sharing on your internal network.

I have similar problems. Sorry but a workaround that impacts on performance is not a solution.

Wish i'd purchased a pro!
[Microsoft Surface] SixSixSevenSeven:
That hack locks the surface to b/g, not the router. The router will carry on interacting with other N devices fine.

You lock the surface to 54Mb/s, plenty for streaming local media between a local network and I doubt many people have internet speeds that high anyway for online stuff (even less who will care that they now get a mere 54mb/s).

The routers speed limit will remain unaltered, windows has no control over that.
[Microsoft Surface] rosebud:
depends on whether your router has 1 or 2 radio chips.

your wireless network is only as good as your slowest connected device
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nis2311:
I am using college wifi with secured account. I want connect mobile to laptop through usb tethering......There is any app for doing this???????
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] masksan23:
Joikuspot great aoo
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lewis021:
Doesn't your laptop have wifi?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] blackcat510:
there's a setting for usb tethering :| why do u need any app?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fundoozzz:
yes.. pdanet app serves the purpose..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Hardeep_Singh:
To use internet

From lappy/PC to mobile use "connectify"

From mobile to lappy just use inbuilt "usb teethring"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] taopg7:
What about Airdroid! Search @ play store. Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] SimoneSessa:
What do you think about "fake" phone Android?

For example this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf_3ViTHpgk

It's possibile to root and to install a new rom?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nexuses:
Hi all ..

The most important thing in smartphones is the battery life ( I think ), so let us sharing our battery life screen shot ?

* don't forget to write if you using custom kernel or custom ROM !

Good luck..
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dark Emotion:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1992627&highlight=battery
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] playya:
not trying to rain on your parade but this is not really a q&a based thread but just so you know check this thread out http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1992627&highlight=battery its a very good idea though but looks like someone beat you too it
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matttt08:
Hi all new to the forum so go easy on me!

Just bought a used galaxy s4 today (im in the uk) was told it was locked to vodafone, so i get home and carry out the unlock method found on this forum.

I then pop in my o2 uk sim card and all seems okay until I find my data works and signal shows in notification bar but says emergency calls only. Ive searched and searched for an answer to no avail.

please help me!

Also note I tried a friends vodafone sim in the phone and data and calls work perfectly.

Many thanks and sorry for the essay,

Matt.
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mentalbreaker:
I don't know if anyone else has ever asked this question here but I couldn't find a thread for this so I created a new one

So I have a windows phone for a while, to be more specific Windows Phone 8x by HTC. I have notice that in loud areas the phone automatically lunches speech and start listening.

Here is an example. I'm listening to music and I'm holding the phone to show my friend a picture. He sees the picture and we start commenting it. I'm still holding the phone and we are still looking at the picture and the speech start without pressing anything on the phone.

My question is why is this happening and are there any commands that trigger the speech app to start? I know that the speech is lunched with the windows button below the screen but sometimes it lunches without pressing it.
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cevi:
Can you check if maybe your headphones have some loose connection on the pin or maybe the cord is damaged?

Just an opinion.
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GoodDayToDie:
That seems likely. Press-and-hold on the headset button (as found on most phone headsets) will trigger speech-recognition mode; it's possible you're either pressing it by accident or that the headsets have some damage which causes the signal for that button being pressed to be sent to the phone.
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mentalbreaker:
Everything seems fine there, i can't see any damaged part so it's probably not that
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cevi:
As far as i know there are rare cases when it`s the software that`s causing this.I sometimes have this problem but only when i`m pulling the phone out of my pocket which causes the cord to twist somehow and by that starting the speech recognition option.

Try first by gently twisting the pin on the headphones and then slowly folding the cord all the way to the ends.Or at the end try it with other headphones just to be sure?
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mentalbreaker:
I have Philips headphones and they are not made for a phone. I have no microphone nor a headset button. so the problem isn't here either.
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mentalbreaker:
I tried the thing you suggested. And you turned right. It was because of the cord, but I'm curious why is this happening
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cevi:
Just use original HTC headphones and you`ll be fine. ;)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] deviliscious:
What's the best (value for money) wifi card for xda2?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] Rudegar:
the ones with onboard sdmemory dont work on himalaya

devices

but other then that they are all the same card

they can share drivers and and socket and sandisk buy them card from the same oem maker

not sure about the new small size sd wifi cards which are no bigger then normal sdram cards though
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] ianpac:
the smaller cards are better because they hardly stick out so are less liable to be damaged and they use less energy than the larger sticks. Can get them for about $80 from spectec/computer devices or pocketgear but they charge a lot more!
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] happydisorder:
Hello, everybody.

I was looking to buy a Galaxy Note 8 for the past weeks, reading forums, reviews, etc. I really like it for the SPen, Quadcore and for being 8 inch. Then I saw a promotion on Note 10.1 which is the cheapest I've ever seen. Well, the difference between Note 8 and Note 10.1 prices is only $28 (Note 8 as more expensive). Both of them only wifi version.

Considering the image quality, the updates, the lightly fast processing, the light weight and new technology on Note 8, I really don't know what to do. I mean, 149ppi of Note 10.1 is really annoying and its weight is not comparable to Note 8 (but the weight is not a really problem to me).

On the other hand, I'm just thinking if I would be pleased in watching videos, reading books or other results with images (photo, games) with the 8" screen. What would be better in general for you?

P.S.: The Note 8 wifi only has a samsung official update (on-the-air) for Android 4.2.2?

Thank you all.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] CCallahan:
I'll attempt to help you out. Never used a Note 10.1 but have read many posts from users that have both. Most feedback is exactly what you stated. Note 8 has a better screen, speed/smoothness, and feel to it. As for reading books I'm not sure but for me the 8" screen is about the perfect tablet size. If you use the tablet at home primarily than a 10" tablet would work out fine. However if you plan on carting the thing around my opinion is the 10" tablet is a bit cumbersome.

As far as I know there is no official Samsung 4.2.2 release. The build being used currently is a beta leak. However, I'm running a 4.2.2 custom rom and it is 100% stable, has floating multiwindows like the Note 10, and is smoother than 4.1.2. The Note 8 may never see an official release because Samsung might just jump right to 4.3. I would think something should be released in the near future.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] happydisorder:
Thank you, CCallahan!

I was convinced to get Note 8 when I saw this promo that put the choice in my personal view and not exactly in the price.

I would like to get around with my tablet as I'm doing some academic works and I would use it at home for entertainment since my notebook can always do the hardwork here. I do work with video so I would like to get a nice screen for viewing pics/videos, image quality is pretty important here (considering the Note 10.1 screen). I have another doubt about web browsing (I'm putting this things cause I've never tried both tablets on my hands), but in video reviews the Note 8 seems to get it done as well.

I'm voting on Note 8 as I only think in Note 10.1 for its screen size.

P.S.: what do you mean when you say "I would think something should be released in the near future." Do you mean a new GNote tablet or that Note 8 could get 4.3 update?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] edan1979:
err we do have the official release of 4.2.2 on note 8 but the last release was for germany & asean region. but the features are less then what we expected... plus some feat missing.

http://www.sammobile.com/2013/08/12...e-rolling-out-to-galaxy-note-8-0-3g-gt-n5100/
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] CCallahan:
I was wrong about 4.2.2 obviously. Did not realize some 3g models were currently getting that rolled out.

What I meant was since 4.3 is already out some manufacturers such as HTC are choosing to bypass a 4.2.2 release and go straight to 4.3 on certain devices. Thought this could be a possibility for some Samsung devices as well.

As for web browsing on the Note 8, I was pleasantly surprised with how quickly it loads web pages. I have an S4 as well and the Note is much faster.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] pakure:
The note 8 is a great device. . Better than the note 10.1

If you don't do much reading... and don't need spen ..get the nexus 7 2013. ..it has an amazing screen and the speakers are awesome... and the price and updates are unbeatable.. (just got it too)

Also consider the new LG gpad 8.3 inch tab which had been announced
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] HANSB57:
I have a tab10.1 and a note 8.0.

I use both for:

Internet, Email, movies, games. reading books and magazines.

Advantage 8.0: Weight, size

Disadvange: The only real disadvantage compared to the 10.1 is when reading magazines. Have to zoom in a lot and then lose track

8.0 goes on travel, I find the 10.1 to big for on the road.

Im just comparing form factor, not the actual devices.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] happydisorder:
Ok!

edan1979: Thanks for the link, i'm going to ready some stuff about that. I was confused about the update being for 5010 or only 5000 but now I understand.

pakure: I'm choosing Note series for reading and Spen for writing in first place and to see as well if I can do some others creative works with the Spen. Anyway, I will be watching a lot of stuff ocasionally and gaming but I'll be primmarly focusing on Spen and reading/writing. And getting a good use of its quadcore.

HANSB57: Yeah, I like your comparison from having both options. I like the portability for travelling and walking around with it. I would really like a Note that would be possible to carry around a lot, everywhere. Something light but with a screen able to do multitasking, easy to write/read, to anotate, to watch videos and to edit imgs.

I have two days to make my choice and now I'm going on Note 8.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] happydisorder:
Thexgn fine

I understand! Since my option is N5110, I'm on wifi only on 4.1.2. I'll be waiting that future update to really come. Let's see what Samsung is capable of. It shouldn't exist that kind of OS politics. It's such easy to get these updates in new devices.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] pakure:
After knowing your device requirements,......I suggest you get the note 8.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] lanwarrior:
But this build have issue on S pen accuracy. There is a thread on this.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] edan1979:
Yeah some got issue with the spen. But some dont have this problem. Its ok on my device.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] happydisorder:
Yeah, pakure.

I have three last important questions! I need to read PDF as results of books scanning. Is it fine to read these PDF files that are in landscape orientation? I mean 2 pages side by side in one landscape pdf page. Is it possible to read at least holding the Note 8 in horizontal view?

The second question is that I read about a 32gb microSD size limitation at samsung official user manual. But in gsmarena (for example) I can see the limit up to 64gb. Well, I would like to know if is it possible to put a 64gb microSD on Note 5110.

And the third one is about the speed limit. Which should be the ideal speed for getting a microSD card? Thinking about external read/write maximum speed allowed.

Thanks again, people!
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] sdelliott31:
I have owned the 10.1 and now the 8.0. Writing is fine on either device. I'm taking college courses at night and I prefer the 8.0 for portability. The speakers are way better on the 8.0. My biggest issues of the 10.1 was the screen, being bigger but the same resolution as the 8.0 was just blurry enough to be annoying. It's a bigger issue than one would think. Also its hard to hold without being in the way. where as the 8.0 is nice for ebooks and surfing the net.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] edan1979:
1. i think you need to zoom it a lil bit. depend on the book size... if the scan book are big you might not see it.

2. 64gb class 10 working fine. i use it on my note 2 and this note 8

3. go for class 10.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] happydisorder:
sdelliott31: once gain it's very good to listen somebody who owns both tablets. I'm really appreciated in choosing Note 8 for the pointings that you've said.

edan1979: ok! I'll need just a few books with that kind of display (horizontal 2 pages viewing), but it'll be ok zooming in particularly cases. And for the speed, I'll be glad to go for up to 30MB/s class 10 card.

Getting a option now shoud be easy after your support. I'll be getting back soon to the forum to share my experience with other users!
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] dr.m0x:
I used to own a Note 10.1 and now have the Note 8.0.

I would say it's a slightly better experience drawing and writing on the 10.1 because of the extra screen size.

Multi window is also more useful on the larger tablet, battery life is longer and speakers are louder.

The 10.1 also has a true tablet ui while the Note 8.0 has in effect a phone ui.

Having said all that I sold the 10.1 once I got the 8.0 for the following reasons.

As others have mentioned the 10.1 is just blurry enough to be annoying. It is more of an eye strain to read text on it than it is to read it on the Note 8.0 inspite of the larger physical size of the screen. Also the colour rendition seems better on the 8.0. The 10.1 colours seem slightly washed out in comparison.

There are times where I feel a little cramped writing on the 8.0 but these moments are hardly worth worrying about in comparison to the advantages of the smaller form factor. The 10.1 is more cumbersome to carry around and it's significantly heavier so it starts to get tiring to hold after a time. The 8.0 is also much easier to type on while holding it in portrait mode. While holding it in both hands your thumbs can easily reach all the letters.

The 8.0 also seems smother overall. The 10.1 can exhibit a little lag at time, for instance a slight delay when trying to switch apps via the recent apps button. It's still a good performer but the 8.0 is just very slick and smooth almost all the time.

Battery life on the 8.0 could be better but it's enough to get me through an 8 hour day on a full charge. I guess Samsung had to make a trade off here - a bigger battery would mean more weight and thickness so the device wouldn't feel as amazing as it does in the hand.

Sent from my GT-N7100
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] edan1979:
they actually could do better with the battery... my old 7.7 equip with 5100mah
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] DBBGBA:
I own both tablets. I just got the 8" because I used to have a tab 8.9 and I thought that was the perfect size for a tablet. This one is close, more similar to a moleskine notebook.

I'm a graphic artist and honestly the resolution never bothered me on the 10". Sure you can definitely make out the pixels, just move the screen an inch away or, as a personal trick I use an anti-glare screen protector. The suddle fuzziness blends the pixels together removing the aliasing that everyone hates. Plus it makes it look more natural (prints are not extra sharp), less reflective, helps finger gliding and gives a feeling of paper when using the pen.

That said I think the 8" is better for being more portable. And that's all you really should want from a tablet. Also the pen is slightly smaller but more round and easier to hold.

I'm currently using it with a SanDisk ultra 64gb sd card and it doesn't have any problem reading it. (Both tablets didn't).
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] happydisorder:
dr.mOX: yeah, once gain 10.1 battery and screen size seems to be the point to make this decision sounds hard. But for Note 8 being smoother, newer and lightly portable is what should matter. I'm thinking over and over, but each time I look around it really looks like a certain decision on Note 8. As what you've said, trades are made for better experiences in another ways. For the Phone UI, it's a little thing, but it's a different thing. Anyway, it should be fine in portrait mode.

DBBGBA: Nice to read it. It's very important to be very close to "tablet experience" to me as with notebooks we can do some working with a restricted, but possible, another kind of portability.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Slimjim2424:
Hello, I am new here :) but have intermediate experience with devices.

Alright time to throw everyone for a loop lol, hopefully someone can help me out.

Here is my problem:

My phone is not connected to a network.

Here is what I have:

Samsung Galaxy S III with Metro PCS (NOT rooted, and with latest PRL and software updates)

What happened:

I woke up yesterday to find my phone not on Metros network, and not on a partner network. My 4G still works though, I can access internet but just can not call/txt or receive either.

In Settings > About Device > Status, here are some of the satus'...

Network: Searching for Service

Signal Strength: -93dBm 47asu

Mobile Network Type: LTE:14

Service State: Out of Service

Roaming: Not Roaming

My Phone Number: Unknown

Min: Unknown

PRL Version: 0

Things I've Done So Far:

Contacted Metro through phone support and Facebook support, neither could help fix the problem.

Took my phone into a Metro store and they wont honor a repair since my screen has a hairline crack in the screen. (which I will also say, they noted that already on my account...)

I've already went to *#22745927 and enabled the hidden menu multiple times (cause it disables with each restart) and I've went to **772 to view my MDN and MSID (MIN) and the MDN shows nothing and MSID has a 10 digit number (that's not the right number for my account), so I tried to edit them to the numbers that I know are correct and after I hit done, the phone restarts but then when it comes back on, nothings changed, and when viewing **772 again, the numbers don't save in the fields.

I know *#197328640# lets you access the service menu, but I don't really feel like touching any of that and making things worse (unless someone knows how to fix this issue through the service menu then ill do it)

Now that my long winded speech is done, its your turn to try and solve this dilemma and help me out please :P

I hope this is the right section to post in, sorry if it is not.

Thanks in advance to any help ^^ if anyone's got any other questions, ill try to answer them best as I can.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] trashkutys:
Did you IMEI change? Check if it's 004999010640000
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] b-eock:
1.) Wrong forum. You have a US Version of the S3. Not the international... Ask a mod to move it.

2.) Don't quote the WHOLE OP. Especially if you're the first flipping person to reply!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Slimjim2424:
Sorry about having the wrong forum, if a mod could move this that would be appreciated.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Slimjim2424:
bump
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] danarama:
If you want it moved, press the /!\ report button.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Slimjim2424:
I'll bump it once more, since its now been moved to the correct forum.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
The IMEI question is still relevant, is it intact? But from what your saying it sounds like you have the old metro s3 model, meaning it's a cdma device not gsm like ours. You probably need to be in Sprints forum as their fixes for this kind of problem will likely be different than ours. I can already tell your dialer codes are different....
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Slimjim2424:
First of all thanks for posting :)

and the IMEI is fine and is there.

I got the GS3 from Metro the first day it came out.