yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RippieUK:
Hi all,

Hope someone can help me, since google search did not help me. I am confused as to which kernel my device has? I have flashed it a few times but reverted back to stock ROM. Now i fancy flashing again and once again the kernel question comes up. which one do i need.

So started by following a guide on how to roote my device and it mentioned this link with insecure kernels. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1101671

however i am not sure which one i can use. tried this one GT-I9100_XWKL1_insecure but it caused my phone not to boot.

Looking at Settings > About Device > Kernel i saw somewthing similar to below

Baseband version = I9100XXMS2

Kernel version = 3.0.31 - 1156082

dpi@DELL175 #3

SMP PREEMPT Mon Apr 22 16:13:38

KST 2013

Build number = JZO54K.I9100XWLSS (this bit not the same)

Could someone help me understand this? Which ones can be used on my device?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
The last 5 letters. That's your kernel. However...

That root method is rather obsolete; stickied post 4th from the top of Q&A has a quick/easy method you can use.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] setspeed:
I have searched and think I know what I'm doing, but I wonder if some kind soul could confirm what I think, before I eff my phone up?

I'm currently running a 4.2.2 Samsung ROM (Archidroid) but I'm not happy with the lag. I want to go back to a 4.1.2 ROM.

Am I correct in thinking that I can just flash the new ROM and then restore my EFS backup, and I won't have a problem with losing my IMEI/phone going into factory mode, etc? My EFS backup was done when I was on a 4.1 ROM. Or do I need to restore EFS before flashing the new ROM?

Thanking you! :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sriram231092:
just back up efs every time. be sure> flashing firmwares based on MG, changes efs format to a new one. after that if you wanna flash a firmware based on previous releases(to XXEMG4), you will be facing network problems like no data connection, no calls, no text messages etc., so once you flash a firmware i.e released after MG4, be sure the next custom rom/ stock f/w you flash is newer to it. good luck
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] setspeed:
Can I not flash an older firmware safely by restoring my EFS? Or is it risky?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sriram231092:
go through this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2393289

:good:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] setspeed:
Yeah thanks, I've read that more than once:

If you have ever flashed XXEMG* (or newer) ROM, to keep your IMEI working, you must:

1. Stay with the EFS v2 basebands (MG* or newer). You may flash other ROMs but must return to the MG* (or newer) baseband

2. Restore your EFS backup (taken before XXEMG* or newer ROM install) to use older (EFS v1) basebands. EFS backup must be an EFSv1 backup to use an EFS v1 baseband

3. If the above don't work, consider sending for repair...

This is the part I am worried about.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sriram231092:
that's what exactly i was trying to tell you. XXEMG4 f/w is some what problematic but the f/w-s released after that are good enough. once you flash any of these f/w-s, back up your efs for sure.

:good:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] setspeed:
Yes, but I want to go back to a ROM with an earlier baseband than EMG4, so I can use a custom kernel. The performance on later ROMs with the standard kernel (which is all you can use at the moment) is not satisfactory.

So my question is, in order to go back to a ROM based on firmware earlier than EMG4, can it be done SAFELY? If so, do I need to restore my EFS backup before I flash the ROM or afterwards? Or, if it's not safe then what should I do to minimise my chances of messing my phone up?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sriram231092:
yes you can. you can even flash a custom kernel on MG4 or later buddy!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chuchusweet:
i loss my imei and sn by downgrading 4.2.2 to 4.1.2 No Network NO imei emergency calls. but somehow My IMEI and NETWORK is back but not SN number
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sriram231092:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1918601
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chuchusweet:
its not working i tried
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tariq2kn:
Try different 4.1.2 stock roms prior to 'MG' series. Make a clean installation.

As you were on 4.2.2, you were probably not on efs v2. Take backup of efs.

Sent Via I9300, Stock XXUFME7, 4.2.2.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rizwan1522:
how to restore to 4.1.2??

I have installed 4.4.2 AOKP firmware on S3 GT I9300. I have backup of previous version 4.1.2 through CWM backup. Now i am trying to restore 4.1.2 backup through CWM but unable to do. I have tried a lot but can't restore previous.

Plz anybody help me resolving this issue. how to restore my previous version 4.1.2 from 4.2.2 with the existing backup?

Thankss if anybody help me out.
[Moto X Themes and Apps] FSRBIKER:
Reading all the reviews the one thing most of them take issue with is the camera on the Moto X. There is something very common between them, the inconsistency from picture to picture. Most say the Moto X is capable of taking good pictures but you need to put up with several bad ones as well. If you take the info from the reviews it's not a "Camera" issue as much as a "Software" issue. The timing of the auto focus to the shutter seems off as well as possibly the color & sharpness of the pictures.

I own a Nexus 4 currently and it doesn't take the greatest pictures either with the AOSP camera. One thing I have noticed is Cyanogenmod's Focal camera app takes better pictures. I tried taking pictures with AOSP, Focal and ProCapture app and comparing them. While I am not using the paid version of ProCapture the pictures are sharper and the color is spot on vs AOSP and Focal, even though ProCapture is taking 3.2mp shots and AOSP/Focal are taking 8.0mp pictures.

Link to ProCapture(Free) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neaststudios.procapture.free&hl=en

I know someone using ProCapture with their new Droid Maxx and says it has made a big difference in the image quality. This should obviously translate over to the Moto X as well. The full version is a few bucks and if someone is willing to purchase it and post their results for everyone that could help lots of X owners out.

Here are three pictures I took today and you can see how ProCapture's are sharper and the color is not washed out. First picture is AOSP, second Focal and last one is ProCapture.
[Moto X Themes and Apps] xious1:
I like the ProCapture app. I have the premium version. I will have to take some test shots to compare the two. However, I cannot find anyway of changing which app is launched when you use the twist gesture to open the camera. Every time I do it, it opens the stock camera. I have made the ProCapture app the default when swiping from the lockscreen but that does not apply to the gesture. Any ideas?

X

edit: One thing I wish the ProCapture had was an HDR setting.
[Moto X Themes and Apps] FSRBIKER:
HDR setting is in Focus/Scene option menu(second down on the left).

I'm very interested in seeing side by side shots you take. If you can take a variety of shots, in bright sunlight, the sky(good for color comparisons), low light, indoors, close ups, action shots, etc with both camera's and post them here.

As far as the gesture opening the app that's something you can't probably change with the stock software. Once developers start making rom's & mods for the Moto X I'm sure the gesture will be able to be reassigned to another app.
[Moto X Themes and Apps] xious1:
That's a lot of pictures. I will see what I can do.

As for the HDR setting, is it called something other than HDR? Cause it is not listed under the Focus/Scene option. I have the following:

Focus > Auto, Continuous, Infinity

Scene > Auto, Action, Portrait, Landscape, Night, Night portrait, Theatre, Beach, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Steady photo, Fireworks, Party, Candlelight, Backlight

Color effect > None, Mono, Sepia, Negative, Solarize, Posterize, Aqua, Blackboard, Whiteboard
[Moto X Themes and Apps] FSRBIKER:
Any comparison pictures you can take will be helpful for everyone. It can show its a software issue that can be fixed.

I'm using the free version of ProCapture, here is the HDR setting.
[Moto X Themes and Apps] nimos001:
Looking forward to the results... :good:
[Moto X Themes and Apps] FSRBIKER:
Xious1 or someone else give ProCapture a try and post pictures taken with it and the stock camera. I don't have a Moto X yet so I just know how much of a difference it has made on my Nexus 4 and my wife's Razr i.

Beamed from my Nexus 4
[Moto X Themes and Apps] desperadoxzg:
Can I squeeze zhe phone to activate this like the original app?
[Moto X Themes and Apps] icase81:
I'm really not so sure I see much of a difference. Here's my samples:

Moto X Stock Camera:

Moto X ProCapture Free:

Moto X Focal:

Olympus E-PL1 with M.Zuiko 17mm F2.8 lens:

iPhone 5:

Nexus 4 Stock Camera:

Nexus 7 (2013) Stock Camera:

This is done with zero tweaking at all, straight out of the cameras. Even the mediocre Nexus 4 camera makes the Moto X look bad.
[Moto X Themes and Apps] vzwuser76:
I understand testing the app without tweaking, but the reason I did a search for moto x & Procapture was simply, the X doesn't give users the ability to access settings like white balance, exposure, etc. I'm currently on an S3, and was set on either an X or a Droid Maxx, but the camera quality was holding me back. To get decent pics on my S3 I have to play with those settings, but with the stock Moto camera software, I wouldn't have that option. Now if it's possible to get rid of the purple tint that some reviewers are seeing, or give it better contrast, I wouldn't be so apprehensive. But I thought the point of getting an app like that was so you could tweak the settings to get it closer to the better cameras out there.
[Moto X Themes and Apps] FSRBIKER:
ProCapture allows many more options to tweak your shots. I used backlight mode this weekend to take pics were my daughter was standing in front of a large glass wall of windows with the sun coming through. With out back light mode you could hardly see her, with it on she popped to the front of the image. This is on my Nexus 4.

Now if you haven't heard Moto is pushing out an update to T-Mobile users right now that fixes the camera issues. The pictures side by side show a dramatic change in quality.

http://www.droid-life.com/2013/09/23/moto-x-camera-update-new-vs-old

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7353/moto-x-update-dramatically-improves-camera-quality
[Moto X Themes and Apps] km8j:
Downside is can't use the cool wrist flick feature thing.
[Moto X Themes and Apps] 91darioasr:
i agree, procapture is a very good camera, expecially to take panorama pics.

but in my opinion the big limit of this app is when you play with options and effect, because, while stock's camera reset values when you launch the app, procapture doesn't do that, but only for exposure (if you check it in settings).

so if you play with values when you launch in another time the app you have to reset all the values by yourself. i sent an email to the dev to make the app reset values when you lanch it.
[Moto X Themes and Apps] Thomas_BA:
I used Procapture far a while and was very pleased with it. Had you given FV-5 Camera try? I use it for now and for now i stay with it as it makes for me the best images.
[Moto X Themes and Apps] 91darioasr:
I'll try it!

Inviato dal mio GT-S5830 con Tapatalk 2
[Moto X Themes and Apps] msespindola:
Camera FV-5 doesnt adjust focus/Exposure!
[Moto X Themes and Apps] Thomas_BA:
It has Autofocus and Autoexposure. You can also do that manulay.
[Moto X Themes and Apps] SupaSwag:
You can do a separate exposure and focus though. I used to enjoy ProCamera but I think I can produce better shots with Camera FV-5.
[Moto X Themes and Apps] Schaweet:
Wow I just saw this post. I was about to give up on my Moto X camera and call it a loss for indoor photos.

Camera FV-5 changed that. This thing is great. Once you read through the manual to figure out adjustments, this thing takes great photos.

Sent from my XT1060
[Moto X Themes and Apps] Thomas_BA:
yes i use it since my RAZR. You have to read the manual (pdf) to get knowledge of the full potential of the app. The developer is releasing in some weeks a beta app for taking videos ;)

by the way, there was a big bug when taking photos in portrait with Moto X. The images freezes. This was solved in the last update.
[Moto X Themes and Apps] jadeddjay:
i have been using camera fv-5 for a few days and so far i like it. i find that the moto x tends to overexpose. it also prefers shutter speed so it will generally sacrifice and drive the ISO waaay too high by default.

for me, in fv-5, the key to getting better pictures would be to set the ISO lower and to get the exposure correct, whether it is manually by metering a separate area or simply by decreasing the EV, both of which are readily available on the main screen and not buried in a menu.

the odd thing is that the ISO isnt locked. seems like it is more of a suggestion but you can still at least limit or otherwise let the camera know you want a lower ISO

fv-5 isnt very stable, however. there was a recent update that made it better, but it is still unstable. i will be patient. i didnt buy this phone to take pictures. i have a dslr and a nice compact for that. i think the moto x camera has some potential though.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Locthe:
Is there a way to add a fullscreen caller id to my phone without the use of any external apps? I am using Jelly Bread ROM by saldymhmd
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] Henk13:
Hi all,

Is there a way to send a contact's phone number via SMS or the whole details of a contact (buisness card)?

On smartphone software I was using "send contact", but I can't find any application for my Jam.

Thanks.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] davehutch:
Do a serach for an application called vCard.

It works fine if you make sure the number you're sending to has the international prefix.

DaveH
[Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus S7500] blinqipa:
Ask [MENTION=4148720]TheWhisp[/MENTION] or try to contact [MENTION=985241]erikcas[/MENTION] ,they're both very good at android developing and Porting AOSP ROMs ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus S7500] capleochi:
I've updated to 4.3, it compiles without any error, but it's unbootable 8) it gets stuck on the first Samsung logo.
[Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus S7500] blinqipa:
Why just why did you port 4.3 when we have no source for it (at least stable source) why not compile 4.2.2?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahbibenayed:
update : problem solved : thanks to mfk13 member : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=46762784&postcount=96

plz help

My phone is dead after I flash a wrong preloader

my phone model is alps GT-I9500 mtk6572

I try with ALL ROM on needrom.com with keyworld "alps" "GT-I9500" "mtk6572" ... about 20 ROM but I get Enable DRAM FAILED for each try

Use case :

1- Disconnet the battery and wait 10 seconds

2- Open flash tools with the scatter file

3- Connect the phone usb cable to pc

4- Plug the batterie on the phone

==> MTK USB PORT (COM XX) ok : drivers on the pc seems to be ok

5- On flash tools press download

every time I get BROM ERROR : S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (4032)

[EMI] Enable DRAM fail

on the web they say the cause is the wrong ROM but I don't know (I try over than 20 ROM)

plz help me :eek: sorry about my english
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahbibenayed:
plz help :(

Model : GT-i9500

FCC ID : A3LGTI9500

SSN : -9500GSMH

RATED : 3.8v 1300mA

MADE IN KOREA BY SAMSUNG
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gerstavros:
send it back to seller and say it stopped working suddenly. No other option
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahbibenayed:
I buy it in Dubai and now I m in tunisia

I need just the correct firmware (factory firmware)

http://specdevice.com/showspec.php?id=3234-0903-9416-ae90706ee1bf

General Specifications

Manufacturer	alps

Model	GT-I9500

Android version	4.2.2; eng.lxq.1377500151; SDK17

CPU	2 cores; ARMv7 Processor rev 3 (v7l); Max: 1001.0 MHz; Min: 598.0 MHz

Display	854 x 480; DPI: 240; Evaluated Size: 4.1"

Touch screen	Multitouch 2 points

GPU	Mali-400 MP; ARM; OpenGL ES-CM 1.1; OpenGL ES 2.0

RAM	256 MB (239 MB available)

Flash	0.188 GB; 2 GB (1.875 GB actual); 0.5 GB (0.457 GB actual) (see memory map tab)

Communications

Phone	GSM; Net: GPRS

WiFi	wlan_mt6582

USB Host	No

Bluetooth	no

GPS	No

Advanced Features

Front camera	Photo: 4.9 MP; Max: 2560x1920; Video: 0.9 MP; Max: 1280x720; Focus: auto infinity continuous-picture continuous-video; Flash modes: off on auto torch

Back camera	Photo: 4.9 MP; Max size: 2560x1920; Video: 0.9 MP; Max: 1280x720; Focus: auto infinity continuous-picture continuous-video; Flash modes: off

Sensors	KXTJ2-1009 3-axis Accelerometer (Kionix); range: 0...32; resolution: 0.004 (0.012%); power: 0.13mA;

PROXIMITY (MTK); range: 0...1; resolution: 1 (100%); power: 0.13mA;

LIGHT (MTK); range: 0...10240; resolution: 1 (0.01%); power: 0.13mA;

AKM8963 3-axis Magnetic Field sensor (AKM); range: 0...600; resolution: 0.002 (0%); power: 0.25mA;

Vibrator	Yes

Battery	Technology: Li-ion; Voltage: 3629

SD Version:	1.1 5
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gerstavros:
You ll not find the firmware anywhere. Ask your seller if possible
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahbibenayed:
I buy it from the souq

I need just the Factory ROM url
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gerstavros:
you ll not find it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahbibenayed:
anyone except -gerstavros- can help me plz
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mauirock:
You have got private message with the link, if ai the same than mine..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gerstavros:
If link is the right, post it here for other people to be helped, just put it with space, or send it to me to post it
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahbibenayed:
Download in progress
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] free1977:
please share with us the link and the result
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahbibenayed:
same issue :

Enable DRAM FAILED
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tedan2005:
you can not put the link here, I have the same problem.

thank you very much: Bueno:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahbibenayed:
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=3251218621&uk=3055194073

waiting for your feedback :p
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tedan2005:
ok, the taste and I commented,

thank you very much
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahbibenayed:
So ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tedan2005:
Nothing .....

SP Error flashtool "To download code aerea is forbidden in this phone"

(6010) MPS ERROÈ CODE
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahbibenayed:
Your phone is soft bricked ? can you turn it on ?

if yes could you please please please save the full ROM file and update it for me
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahbibenayed:
please
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xxViennaxx:
I already checked half the internet after a solution. Read the 9-step solution to no avail, tried using NV-read-write tool to dump a new IMEI, tried autoprime's solution (failed), I tried GSII_Repair and still nothing.

My actual IMEI show as 004999010640000 and my S/N as 00000000000.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsenman:
read this and this

Best solution flash original Stock ROM, the earliest version

Check this out!You , YES! you are an " Android ". Not your phone but U.

You Must watch this documentary concerning your privacy Terms & Conditions we had agreed to, by using a PC or Smartphone

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xxViennaxx:
Thanks for the help, but I tried re-flashing ROMs a lot of times already, from 4.0.4 up to 4.1.2, and none fixed it. I guess I'll just send it to a technical assistance and have them fix it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsenman:
yep, its the last resort. just find out how much they will charge for service, first.

Check this out!You , YES! you are an " Android ". Not your phone but U.

You Must watch this documentary concerning your privacy Terms & Conditions we had agreed to, by using a PC or Smartphone

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[Galaxy Tab 3 General] bob60626:
I'm looking for a solid, affordable tablet that can make cellular phone calls. Neither the p3200 nor the t211 have really great specs, but I've liked all the Samsung tabs I've owned or played with and Negri has them for 300. I would be ditching my TMobile 7.0+, my two i717's, and getting one of these as a large screen substitute to my T989 (or, keeping that as a pocketable sub). I'm on the $30 TMobile plan in a strong refarmed area. The lack of LTE is disappointing (but I only really use it for VOIP) as is the bleh camera but the micro-usb port is a nice change from my 7.0+.

Can anyone offer any solid real life experience with these? I'm not a gamer; I only text and email, browse, and watch some Netflix and YouTube on the go.

The other plan is to get a used Note 2 or an AT&T Mega. A Seidio Obex or the like for any of them would probably make up my mind but this is cheaper AND bigger. :D

Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 3 General] bob60626:
Replying to my own question :D...

I stopped into an AT&T store on the way to work. I was able to mess around with a Mega and an AT&T Tab 3 7" for a bit. They weren't side by side but the tab isn't that much bigger; it's bezels are much smaller than my 7.0+'s.

I guess out comes down to slightly smaller size, LTE, and a nice camera (Mega) vs. better battery life, no carrier bloat, and a much cheaper price (international Tab 3), as well as available cases.

In my brief screwing around they both seemed responsive with nice screens. The Mega isn't as horribly narrow as it looks online.
[Hardware Hacking General] cowen2006:
I'm using slimbean 4.3 build 1 and its STABLE for every day use. Well on my build it is. Not one crash yet and been running it for 24 hours :) very slick so +1 for them. But do I use the kernal that comes with ROM or should I install a seperate 'better' one?
[Hardware Hacking General] cowen2006:
Anyone?????????????????????
[Hardware Hacking General] thaerin:
With 4.3 ROMs being fairly new, there doesn't seem to be a lot of options for an alternative beyond whatever kernel is packaged with the ROM. I imagine that as the releases mature, more and more alternative kernels will be available. Granted, I'm still using my trusty 'ol Nexus S 4G, so my choices for an alternative kernel are probably much slimmer than those with newer devices. For myself, the only reason I switched to an alternative kernel prior was to get access to alternative Schedulers/Governors to help with performance and battery life. Whether or not you should is up to you .
[Hardware Hacking General] mark manning:
There is no such thing. Try a few out and decide which is best for you

thread closed
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anastashs:
i have a rooted samsung galaxy s2 and i have flashed a custom rom...........yesterday i made an update and my phone didnt let all of a sudden go t recovery mode...........in the afternoon i reboot it and stoped in the animation.............the problem is that i didnt enable the usb debug...........i tried t flash a jip with odin but when i hit the start buton my phone fall from the desk and the cable left..............so my phone now says only firmware updated encountered an issue.....please select recovery mode in kies &try again...............also now the pc doesnt recognise it..........neither odin and i can only go on download mode

please help me