yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KlausWillSeeYouNow:
I have an Optimus G Pro, but a family member got a G2 as a gift. I have Qi, but they don't (T-Mo version). I'd be interested in helping out; just not sure they'd let me open theirs up. Are you sure it lacks the pogo pins? And, additionally, for Qi, could the patch in the G Pro be potentially helpful?

I'm surprised this hasn't gotten more momentum...
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anpan879:
You can compare the pins in these pictures. Notice the extra 2 contacts by the NFC contacts on the Verizon version.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/17/uhu5a3aj.jpg

http://www.dgl.ru/FileStorage/ARTIC...L_e1cdd890c4ca25f3b1783144918deb28_(8407).jpg
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Barsky:
and people complain about android fragmentation.

Here we have the same LG G2 and you get wireless charging on one and not on the others. You have to buy the flip case for them based on your carrier. It's rather retarded if you ask me. They should all have the wireless charging.

Not just an LG thing either. :)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farberstyle:
OP, to you answer your question, this isn't possible. I run an android parts shop and we have torn down a D801, D802 and a VS980. I have a D802 myself and wanted the wireless charging ability. My technician said it wasn't possible, the wireless charging module from the VS980 has no place to connect to on a D80x board.

:crying:
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] War-Rasta:
The best solution I think would be to solder the coil straight to the USB charging lines, but if that isn't possible I guess you could connect the coil to a USB plug and then just connect the plug on the USB port and leave it there all the time (you'd only need to remove it when you connect the phone to the PC). You would need to find a rather small USB head (ideally one with a 90 degree angle) so it doesn't get in the way.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Klotar:
Agreed. Something like: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Type-A-Micro...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item51b4da088d
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] player911:
I actually did this recently to my Verizon Galaxy Nexus. I used a Note 2 Qi Receiver pad. I took my soldering iron and melted plastic casing away to expose 5V and GND where I soldered 2 beads for connection. I then fitted the Qi Pad over the beads and adjusted for a good connection. Added Double Sided tape and applied my Incipio Feather Case. When I removed the case, the double sided tape kept the Qi Pad on the case, where I permanently installed it.

I have the actual back plate cut in half to keep the camera whole sealed, but the battery and Qi pad is exposed. I basically built myself a Qi Charging Case. Remove the case and replace the back cover with a whole one, and it's gone.

Wireless Charging WAS a requirement for my next phone and luckily only the Verizon variant had it. I saw it as fate.

But conclusion is that just because the internal case doesn't have charging leads available, doesn't mean you can't make it happen. To pour salt in the wound, the Qi Charging works fantastic on the VZW model. I use it every day.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SuperSport:
I really hope something comes up with this. I've got the ATT D800 and came from a Nokia Lumia 920 with Qi. I still have the Nokia charger and would LOVE to go back to it. I know some people say it's not important, but those are people who have not tried it yet.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nismology:
If I have to choose between wireless charging and flawless GPS performance, I'll take the latter.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SuperSport:
My Lumia had flawless GPS and Wireless Charging. It can be done. I may break open my G2 and look around a bit...
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nismology:
My post was specific to the G2. There is obviously no causal link between wireless charging tech in general and spotty GPS reception but it seems to be the case here. Anecdotally, it somehow has an affect on the VZW model's ability to acquire and maintain a lock.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SuperSport:
I hadn't read that yet. Sounds like they put the charging coil too close to the GPS antenna.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m.klinge:
I've just ordered one off eBay: http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=261329370615

They're reasonable cheap so I figured I'd try it out and see how it performs. Not going to solder as of now though :)

//M
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steamer86:
I have no problem with the GPS on Verizon... Acquire locks very fast as well.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Franky_V:
My question, though, is what the circuits look like on the back side of the board. It might still have the wiring, just no holes/connector
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anpan879:
I can't speak definitively, but from my experience the traces for those connections are on the same side as they're surface mounted.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CCJ22:
I suppose not possible then....?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Franky_V:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HI8JYFE

I have one now, but I haven't gotten in the charging pad to test it, yet.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dredd2099:
eagerly awaiting this
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] illitero:
Exactly what I'm wondering. I'm not entirely sure what the feasibility of a swap of the ribbon cable/board assembly would be. But if it's possible, all that would have to be done is to move the coil over to allow wireless charging functionality. Unless there are components outside of that assembly that exist on the verizon model that are missing on all others. Can anybody point to specific components that would actually call for the increased thickness of the Verizon one?

http://www.etradesupply.com/lg-g2-vs980-battery-door-4g-lte-black.html

http://www.etradesupply.com/lg-g2-vs980-charging-port-flex-cable-ribbon.html
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonyah:
This seems valid. I may just order these parts today and try it out. Except you have the wrong backplate there. It won't fit the any other G2, just look at the cutout. I think ordering just the flex cable and hacking up receiver is probably our best bet. There seems to be slight differences in the cable/ribbon too though, so I don't have the best hope for this.

Here's the 802 for comparison http://www.etradesupply.com/lg-g2-d802-charging-port-flex-ribbon-with-earphone-jack.html
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] henrique.h12:
You have the VS980 variant of the G2?

Did you know the Up side part of the DIgitizer connector on the Flex Cable are to small to the VS980 digitizer?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonyah:
Well my g2 got destroyed by some moisture (foam party) so I bought the xperia z2. Now I can do wireless charging without the hassle and have waterproofing.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] illitero:
It's been a while. I knew it was the Verizon variant, but I was either posting it for reference or the fact that it could be procured for so cheap allowing removal of the charging coil to place into the back cover of the non-verizon one. I'm still looking to do this once I get a g2. Not too interested in the g3 unless they try to sort out the thermal issues.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zdravke:
That is, if you don't forget to seal all the holes ;) Xperia Z2 does not have wireless charging built in, so it's pretty amazing it works in yours ;)

I used to have xperia Z for few days. I returned it back when I realized that I have to work every day for it to be waterproofed. Thanks, but no thanks.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonyah:
Well, you can't exactly compare the Z to the Z2. They changed it up quite a bit, especially with the way it's waterproofed. I don't have to cover up the headphone jack for instance. The wireless charging is done through a case that utilizes the dock connector, but they did discontinue that right away. Outside of opening the two flaps the Z2 has once to put in my 64gb microsd card (good luck doing that with a G2), and my sim card, I haven't opened them again since, and they stay firmly closed. Thanks to magnetic chargers and docks, I use the external connector 100% of the time and sync wirelessly with my computer. Apparently, the Z3 will have wireless charging built in, but we'll find out on wednesday. I wont' ever get another phone that isn't waterproof to some extent again. I just spend way too much time in around and near water. Sorry you had a bad experience with the Z, but that doesn't mean a company doesn't ever learn from past mistakes and improve in future products.

Edit: Forgot to mention that I've completely submerged my Z2 multiple times without an issue.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -beluga-:
So... did you get the charging pad in the last 6 months? :)

Works or not? Thanks.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Franky_V:
I did actually, but I got a very cheap charging pad. It worked, but charged very slowly. I attempted using a wall charger (>1a) and also enabling Fast Charge in my kernel's settings, but neither helped. This basically charged my device at a SOLID 500mA lol. Very slow...
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ozzmanj1:
Came across this looking for a solution on my wifes G2.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?x-yt-cl=85114404&v=HDW94d88cZA&x-yt-ts=1422579428
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlexOB1:
So I'm planning a bit of soldering on a G2, soldering on a Qi pad, as I have some spare components.

Since this thread started, has anybody attempted it?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] princecharlsy:
so i recently made a switch from an iphone 5 to the s4. i just rooted my mf3 s4. i'm still trying to learn the android language/dictionary. i'm currently studying how to do safestrap but for now what are the must have rooted apps? my main issue right now w my s4 is very poor battery life. i'd appreciate tips. thank you!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Agent:
I'm gonna say wanam xposed
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] princecharlsy:
thanks. i see that you've installed a rom called MDOB on your s4. can you direct me to a link on how to do it? im running on mf3 and haven't installed safestrap yet. thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Agent:
I don't know much about safestrap unfortunately. If you use the forum search and type in MDOB it will pop up. Another ROM by iB4STid is GoldenEye. They work super great. Your gonna have to search around for safestrap I don't think its ROM specific.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jball:
Safestrap is still new to are S4 but so far most of the roms that MDL are using can be used with Safestrap as well as a few of the "other carrier" roms .as long as u flash the MF3 kernel module zip that you should flash after any rom u decide to use.as always read the Safestrap threads for more details. Hashcode gets all credit
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] princecharlsy:
just installed MDOB via safestrap. i'm learning step by step. i'm liking my progress so far! :good::good::good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Agent:
Outstanding! Good luck on your adventure!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Red_81:
Back to the original question... Greenify is a must have. Titanium Backup is another.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] princecharlsy:
thanks! i already have titanium backup. ill give greenify a try. how about a good ad blocker?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Agent:
If you have MDOB installed its got it built in
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] princecharlsy:
yeah, mdob did have an ad blocker. i switched to the deadly venom 8.1. it doesn't have an ad blocker
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] CyberManiaK:
root browser https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree&hl=es

for ad blocking Adfree http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2252747
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Agent:
Don't use the adblocker called adblock for it. You can check it out at adblock.org. it works great but you can't send any MMS when you install it and it's a pain to get MMS to work again afterwards.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Br4nd3n:
Sixaxis Controller is an amazing app for any gamer. It allows you to sync a Sixaxis controller (PS3 Dual Shock 3) via bluetooth rather than having to connect it directly into your device with an OTG cable.

This is awesome because you can use the controller wirelessly and use an MHL 2.0 adapter to play on the bigscreen. Sixaxis Controller also allows you to emulate touch and create your own profiles for each individual controller button. Making games that aren't compatible with controller's work. (Modern Combat 4, Order & Chaos, Ravensword, etc.) You can find game mapping here on XDA for the app.

Greenify is great for saving battery life and keeping your phone nice and speedy. It disallows apps you choose to run in the background uncontrolled; definitely an app for any rooted user!

If you flashed your kernel as well I'd recommend Trickster Mod, It's a pretty generic tweaker. The built in profiles can help tremendously in saving battery life, and game performance for helping with frame rate issues (though the S4 shouldn't have any). Depending on your kernel you can also use the tool to OC (Overclock) your CPU, GPU, and voltages. But be very careful if you decide to do any OC'ing, as it could brick your device.

Titanium Backup is great for uninstalling any bloatware you may have on your OS (if you're using stock TW that's rooted). You can also make backups of your system for recoveries. The pro version offers a lot more good features, if you want to pay for it.

Root Browser is a nice neat file manager for rooted users. It has built is ROM features as well as being able to deal with opening and zipping .jar, .zip, .apk, etc. It's really nifty.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dandwoid:
Hi guys,

Got a bit of a problem. My home button stopped working, completely stopped. Definitely a hardware fault. So I wanted to reflash a stock ROM, use "triangle away" and clear the stats so I can send it to the vendor for a warranty claim.

So I used Odin, flashed the stock rom as per usual.

It installed ok, then when the phone rebooted it got stuck in a boot loop at the Samsung logo.

Now usually I'd cure that by going into CWM (or even stock recovery) and clear the cache etc. and it will boot normally.

But, because the home button doesn't work, I can't use the power+home+volume button keys to get into recovery mode. :(

I have a USB jig to get me to download mode. I've tried flashing various "Recovery's" (CWM, Touch, Stock etc) and I've tried flashing various stock ROMS. Nothing will get passed the boot loop.

My questions:

Is there a way to force recovery mode without having to use the home button?

Is there a USB jig that will force recovery mode like the one that forces download mode?

Or, is there a way to get to recovery mode from download mode?

Any help would be appreciated...I've exhausted everything I know and don't really want to pay $300+ to have it repaired when I know it's just the home button. :(

Cheers.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Can't think of anything... sorry
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SnowPluralism:
Enlight me about one thing ... if he flashes custom recovery from odin would it boot for it afterwards?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
I'm guessing not, because he has flashed various recoveries presumably via Odin anyway.

How is he getting into download mode without Home?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SnowPluralism:
With adb ... custom recovery wipe data let it boot ... root with framaroot ... triangle away ... we ask someone to make stock recovery odin flashable hell flash it and then use framaroot to unroot
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
adb won't work in download mode, so he has to hope adb will work during a bootloop. You think this likely?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SnowPluralism:
You are not understanding mate.

Let him flash phiz from odin ... i almost certain it will boot to recovery afterwards

He wipe data

Phone will boot

Hell enable usb debugging

Then use framaroot to get root access

Reset counter

Use adb to get into download mode

Flash stock again

Its hard but can be done
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
He says in OP he has flashed various recoveries.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SnowPluralism:
Then he is screwed he would need usb debugging on by default
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dandwoid:
Just to answer that, I'm using a USB jig to initiate download mode.

I wish there was something similar to get into recovery mode.

I also saw some time ago a dev had created a file for Odin to clear data and cache on Galaxy S(Epic 4G) or similar...that would be handy if someone was clever enough to make one for S3. Unfortunately can't use that old one because the partitioning etc. is different.

And yes I have tried ADB...but sadly it doesn't work in bootloop.

Not looking good tbh. Might have to bite the bullet and pay full price to have the glass removed to get the home flex cable replaced.

*sigh*
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dandwoid:
[SOLVED]

Ok, so I've sorted it.

What I ended up doing was wiring a micro switch I had in my workshop into the metal tabs that contact the home switch on the flex cable.

(See attached pic) So it was in effect taking the place of the built home button.

I held down that switch and the other 2 as per usual and voilà! It loaded recovery mode.

So, I cleared the cache and data. Rebooted. And wouldn't ya know, it now boots in the stock ROM. :)

Have since run ADB, (rooted, recovery etc.) Ran "Triangle away" and cleared the binary counter. Installed stock recovery. Unrooted.

Cleaned it all up and it looks as stock as a rock.

Off to the vendor tomorrow for warranty claim! :D

Thanks for trying to help guys. Much appreciated.

Hopefully this thread may be of use to someone in the future.

Feel free to email me if you want specifics to sort yours out.

Cheers.:good:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Good work

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wangdaning:
I would like to point out though, you must have opened the back cover for this.

Cost of replacing the home button is so small that it is worthless to ship it off for warranty.

Also, your warranty is now void because you wired other things onto the motherboard.

The best thing is though, you know it is still functional :good:

Good job and much praise for your huevos.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dandwoid:
Yes, I did have to open the back to access the terminals. However I was careful and as I mentioned, I cleaned it up so there were no marks or prints etc.

And you're right, the cost of a button (in this case, the flex circuit cable + button) is very low, only a few $ off eBay. However, to replace the button and cable, the glass has to be removed. To do this, they have to heat the glass and separate it from the chassis/LCD/digitizer, replace the parts, replace the adhesive and refit the glass. (not the best design from Samsung to access a simple switch, otherwise I would have just done it myself) Not a job that I want to attempt myself with limited tools.

I've been quoted anywhere from $100-$300 to do this...most of the cost is labour.

Also, with Samsung repairing under warranty, if they happen to break the glass or LCD etc. it's not my problem. :)

Anyway, it's all a moot point. The warranty claim was accepted and I will have the phone back in 5-10 working days fully repaired for free. :)

Definitely pays to have huevos at times. ;

Cheers.:good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MQC5:
Hi, is there an app that I can use gesture to launch one app?

ex: I am in chrome browser, and I want swipe from left to right to open Mail directly without leaving the browser.

Also, I am using a S4, so I am wondering is there a quick way to launch recent apps instead of pressing home button for 2 sec. like Nexus 4 has the recent app button. For S4, is there a way that I can use gesture to open recent apps?

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] xp500:
hello,

I got me replacement note 2 today. I rooted it with odin 1.85 with cwm6 recovery. I get it all rooted So i think and do root checker and it says not rooted. I get the odin menu and it says custom filmware and custom os but when i push up home and power the screen goes crazy and then goes black. Is there anything that im doing wrong with my new note?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] garwynn:
Please grab my MC2 Rooted Restore and flash that (If you have a PC I recommend first on list.). A few months ago we got a replacement N2 for one of them and it came with the wrong CSC information. MC2 Rooted Restore should fix all your problems and make sure you're current.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bla.fasel:
Hello @ all,

I´ve made a CWM backup on my external sdcard. Now I want to restore this backup and all I get is an error saying MD5 mismatch. I read a while in this board (which often saved my life) and found out, that I had to delete the file nandroid.md5 (which even didn´t exist in my backup-folder). So i created a new, empty file. But no change, restoring my backup was not possible.

So please give me some hints what to do..

Thanks a lot,

Michael
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] worf_1977:
Open a terminal shell, navigate to your NANDROID backup folder, and issue "md5sum *.tar.*> nandroid.md5"
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] GabrielOspina:
well i just traded my galaxy s4 for the htc one due to the recent update making the gs4 bootloader locked.... so far i like the htc one alot build quality much much better, only problem is the volume button has notable wear, so i was just curious if i can just replace the button....
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] rdub504:
It's a sealed body,so I wouldn't tamper with it personally.did you get a refurbished phone? Otherwise I would bring it back.it can be done,but i would not recommend it.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyrxa23OwME&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] xcrazydx:
Bring it back and get a new one
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] GabrielOspina:
Actually replaced it myself it was really easy , just get the button from ebay , and with a very thin prying tool just take out the previous button , then put the other one in....
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] cristimilea:
Can you post some photos on how you did it. Want to replace mine too but I'm a bit affraid breaking it.

Thanks!
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] matekaneve:
Hi! I personally used a tiny screw driver that hardly, but did fit between the button and housing and just popped it out. The volume rocker itself is quite flexible, but if it's already broken (I assume) that doesn't really matter if you broke it more does it? :) You cannot really make any damage to your device or the back cover. Pop the button out from the back cover side and not the screen. Then you just put the new one in. Just be careful when put it in as I had to bend it a wee bit to be able to make its way. Unfortunately mine has a gap between the button and housing but I'm not bothered. Other users also commented the volume rocker can only be replaced perfectly to fit in if you disassembled the phone. Buttons are working and that's what matters...
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Mgeorges:
HTC One M8 Volume Rocker Button Replacement

Hey guys,

I am new to message boards, so I hope I am posting my question correctly.

I dropped my HTC One M8 quite hard and the volume button flew out and was instantly lost. After reading the posts in this thread, one user mentioned that a replacement button was purchased off eBay; however, I've searched in vain and haven't found anything for the M8 (Lots for the M7 however).

Does anyone have any suggestions where I could look to find one? I think all I need to do is pop a new one in and I should be good to go.

Thanks!!