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[Galaxy Ace II General] wabaki94:
Thanx for this man ! my ACE II looks Great now !:good:
[Galaxy Ace II General] tofueatsbread:
You didnt download from play store. Cool if you managed to find app thread
[Galaxy Ace II General] achraf..:
Cool
[Galaxy Ace II General] tofueatsbread:
You are the hero of the diggers! :/
[Galaxy Ace II General] technologybaron:
Nice thanks

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 cihazımdan gönderildi.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jodex:
I need your help, how can i get rid of this recovery mode, everytime i power on it stuck on recovery mode. I Tried to remove the volume switch its the same (no luck). When i first saw it, some parts are moisted. Hope someone can help me. TIA.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SICKMADE:
I dont have a note 3 as of yet but I am about finished with a theme that I have made for it and need some testers. If anyone is interested please say so and I will shoot you a link via pm. Thanks​
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] PC_Arcade:
1) Is it unlockable yet

2) Is the port on the bottom the same? (I'd ideally like to keep the same GPS device as I'm currently using on the XDA IIi)

and in a similar vein, does the mini use the same port?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] xiasma:
1) I unlocked my MDA Pro (T Mobile) this morning and tried it with an Orange SIM which worked perfectly 8)

I did this using an unlock code obtained from T Mobile.

2) No - no such port exists. It has a mini-USB port on it now and it acts as a USB clinet (ie like an external hard disk, it does as the PC commands and cannot command other devices)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] PC_Arcade:
So would I be correct in thinking I would HAVE to use a BT GPS?

And is there no other way of getting an unlock code? How did you convince T-Mobile to give you the code?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Mart:
You mean GPS, not GPRS right? ;)

I've got the same problem - time to upgrade my GPS receiver. Another £80 :x
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] PC_Arcade:
:oops: yeah GPS

The more important thing ATM for me is the unlockablility as I'm swapping my xda IIi for an exec, but I want to keep my o2 sim, contract and number, and the person I'm swapping with wants to keep his t-mobile equivalent
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] xiasma:
For the meantime, you would need to use a Bluetooth GPS receiver, although it may be possible to rewire the existing one (as they are just a serial protocol).

I convinced T Mobile by cancelling my contract and paying the termination fee.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] SiliconS:
Even a quick read of the many posts in this forum on this issue would have told you that all Execs are unlocked to other UK sims and probably overseas ones too... :roll:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] PC_Arcade:
Sorry, now I know. Thanks
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] big70tom:
Is there an app or apk to flash to block ads? One that really works well. I have root, so that's no problem. Any input appreciated. I want to keep stock ROM, just want to kill some pop up and banner ads. Thanks
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolprateek.kumar:
This one is the best so far.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1916098

Hit thanks for help
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bsems1000:
I too was just looking for an ad block program. Within TB i couldnt restore my old ad block program and I couldnt seem to find it through the play store. Thanks for this post
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] csmith8507:
I was going to suggest this one as well. It's the one I've been using and it works great.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] htcm7:
Combine it with Droid Wall, it's a perfect combination to block ad and unwanted access to the net.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MohJee:
Google has banned all ad blocking apps from its store a while back. You can still find them somewhere in the web if you google their names though.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ce4ko:
Is there an app to block ads on non root devices?

Thanks! ;)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sanddy1911:
Yeah adblock plus but it is no more available on play store so you have to download from its official site

Adblockplus.org
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] basti2909:
I always use

http://adfree.bigtincan.com/
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ce4ko:
Adfree needs root. I used to use it with my old phone :)

Look like Ad-Block is working for now. Thanks
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vPro97:
Is there any AdBlock that includes settings for specific apps? I have an app that just won't work when the adblocker is running.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] linjes:
Try minminguard, it's the first xposed module I install :)

Sent from my LG-D802
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dansl:
I really like the "Use for all screens" One-handed operation, but unfortunately I use a few apps which requires a "Accessibility Service" which, turns out, breaks the gesture for One-handed operation (please fix this Samsung!)... So my question is... Can that feature be accessed via an app, or another method other then the "swipe" gesture?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] decalex:
This doesn't answer your question, but addresses overall one-handed operation.

Given that it's a bit of a strain to reach across the screen with my thumb (the back button, for example), this is one of the first things I installed

If you haven't used it, it's called LMT Pie. I set the targets to left, right and bottom. You can customize it as much as you want. FWIW..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] crumpz:
So, I was at work today, and a customer came and asked if I can recover her deleted picture on her GS4 I337. I thought, OK, I've never played with S4, this is a good chance. So I took the phone and started mess around with it.

As Usual, before any recovery, you need to do a 1:1 backup of the device. so I was thinking, android's file system is basically ext4, if I could install a busybox, I can then make a clone of the internal storage with dd or whatever; before I can install busybox, I need to root the phone.

so without carefully reading I just downloaded kingo android root I found in GS4 forum. and it worked out pretty well.

then, maybe because I haven't had any breakfast, or something....my mind wasn't thinking stuff right.....I told myself that I need to find a busybox flashable and flash it into the phone. so I found the busybox flashable zip. but for obvious reason the stock recovery didn't take it lol. at that point I was like, ok let's try something else....because I need a custom recovery to flash anything other than stock auth ....

and I found CASUAL....again, without reading the manual, I just plugged in the phone and clicked go...

after CASUAL finished its job, it reboot the phone, and I found myself in deep****.....

the phone is stocked in download/odin mode.....

I was scared ****less...after search and read like a crazy, I found out that 1, there's no custom recovery for MF3 and, 2, CASUAL doesn't work for MF3 phones (before soft-brick I don't even know what's MF3 lol)...and, 3, people with similar issue sent their phone over to a ebay seller who offers jtag unbricking service for $30...

after reading CASUAL log, I noticed that CASUAL didn't successfully flash the recovery(of course) but it just went ahead with the progress anyways...so, I think there's something wrong with the boot env or bootstrap it mess up to cause the phone not able to boot up.

so I thought, if I can find the stock rom and flash boot.img, maybe it will unbrick the phone.

because it was a HUGE responsibility, it's not my own phone. it's a customer's, and may or may not contain life and death information in there that was probably why the owner was willing to pay for recovery service at the first place... and I mess it up for her...it was so much pressure.....

thank god it was not the end of my life....

I downloaded and extracted I337UCUAMDL_I337ATTAMDL_ATT.zip, and tried to flash the boot.img with Heimdall .

heimdall flash --BOOT boot.img

heimdall failed with a message like "there's no partition name boot" or something, BUT it DID successfully update the PIT, and rebooted the phone. Magically, the phone came back alive. PIT corrected the partition problem so phone will boot normally??? I was SO HAPPY!!!!

I stopped there and put the phone aside, I don't wanna touch it anymore LOL
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Agent:
I actually posted a small guide about how to get it back up and working again, but you nuked her recovery. She'll have to get it fixed at a Samsung experience shop. They do it for free.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] crumpz:
If only I found your guide at my 3-hour panichour lol

I am not sure if the stock recovery is still there. do you think technically I can use heimdall flash --RECOVERY recovery.img to reflash the recovery if it was nuked?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] scott14719:
It's been posted in many threads about manually putting the phone into ODIN (download) mode and then manually cancelling out to usually boot the phone. However, as mentioned, the stock recovery probably no longer works. It seems to me, and you mentioned it a couple of times yourself that your biggest issue is not reading about what it is you are doing. Hopefully, you learned a lesson about that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jvanbrecht:
I managed to get the ATT update files and restore the bootloader, but I have no system to boot into, nor do I have recovery image. Needs to be able to be pushed via odin or heimdall.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] graydiggy:
Not going to happen.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] dustyhughes:
Is it possible to restore specific files/folders through Odin or Heimdall? I'm in a similar situation and am trying to restore /system/build.prop or /system/apps back to original through Odin mode or flashing in stock recovery.

I would be interested in seeing how this works out for you. Good Luck!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] graydiggy:
Nope. At this time not possible.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jvanbrecht:
My bad, thought I did, been around long enough, but it was late or early depending on how you look at it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jvanbrecht:
It might...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2378946

Will give it a try when I get home from work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] graydiggy:
That is a custom ROM made from MF3. It has had the files removed that blow the qfuse. As of right now, we cannot flash anything to any device that either was updated to or came with MF3 via Odin or heimdall.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] scott14719:
Check out the fix for Kies thread in General. If you indeed have an intact MF3 bootloader on your phone the "fix' in that thread might get your system back for you, but you'll just have to read the thread and decide if you want to try it for yourself. Good luck.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jvanbrecht:
I swapped out the phone for a refurb :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ProFragger:
Hello Friends!

Is there a way to change the Carrier Name that shows up in the Notification Bar and the Lockscreen WITHOUT 3minit settings or Xposed Framework?

If so, exactly how? Thanks for your help!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] HPferoxCraft:
3rd party lock screen like Widgetlocker will get rid of that one. Not the notification bar though. Probably not exactly the answer your looking for but it's one way.

Sent from my SPH-L720
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ProFragger:
Thanks bud, but nope... not the answer I am looking for... :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] daniel4653:
You need to search a bit more, if you even did. Modify an eri.XML file. Seriously a lot of info by google-ing "change carrier name android "
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ProFragger:
Hey daniel, thank you for your response. You know, I have tried researching this, for a while.

The eri.xml mod only works for AOSP/CM/AOKP, I think, not for TW. I could be wrong.

Thanks for all your help.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] daniel4653:
It should work for touchwiz. I used to do it all the time on the GS3.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ProFragger:
Thanks again, daniel, can you give it a quick test on your S4? I wasn't even able to find the file with Root Explorer, isn't it under the Root/data folder?

Thanks again!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] daniel4653:
Looks like you found your answer on the other thread :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ProFragger:
LOL yeah, no answer yet, but looks promising! *Fingers crossed :D! Thanks for your help!
[Droid X General] Midnitewolfy:
Hello everyone and thanks for taking the time to read this!

I am currently trying to get CM7 on a friends droid x shadow - Motorola MB-810. I'm extremely illiterate with android development, hacking and roms, etc, but I figured out enough to get cm on my samsung captivate, a samsung vibrant, and a custom rom on an old LG G2X, so i figured it wouldn't be too hard.

I am using the instructions laid out on the CM website wiki, here: wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_shadow

I remember that the phone was running 2.4 i believe. I didn't bother to note it, because I thought it would be simpler to just get started on the instructions. If you read down by the very first step, "Downgrading the Firmware with RSD Lite (windows) by step 11; thats where it all went south. I am using the files they provided for download and followed the steps slowly and as exactly as possible, but step 11 is hard to interpret. I pulled the battery and tried to power up, but it refuses to power up without that battery. I was unsure about the usb cable, but regardless it wont power up by holding home+pwr, not even pwr button by itself. If i disconnect from USB cable and put the battery in, it instantly loads into the bootloader and displays "err:a5,70,70,00,1f"

I tried searching google for a fix, but I am somewhat unfamiliar with the majority of tech lingo and don't understand it. Also not many people are trying to downgrade, most results are trying to root.

Any help at all would be appreciated, i feel awful telling my friend I just bricked his phone.
[Droid X General] sd_shadow:
can not downgrade from 2.3.4 system version 4.5.621

use 621 sbf to unbrick

use pooka's cm7 in my list for rom

sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links for: Droid X (MB810)
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] Kurtsi:
Hey!

I'm currently on Pandamonium 4.1.2 and I can't rearrange those statusbar widgets.

Is this possible on 4.2.2 roms or even on some?

I know there is a quide how to do this but I didn't get it work :confused:

Is there someone who could help me with my systemui.apk? :)
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] corduroy84:
Yes, it is a feature on 4.2.2
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] Kurtsi:
Thanks! I'll probably flash that rom but there's no NFC available :confused: :/
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] Brian_SGW_CM9:
That was stock Rom
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] corduroy84:
Because mine is the 9105, the non-NFC variant. Obviously you will see an NFC statusbar toggle in the 9105P version, mate :p
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] Kurtsi:
Thanks a lot mate! :p

I got it working just like I wanted. :)
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Walgeon:
I own 2 mk808b sticks and love them. At home my son plays a lot of Minecraft and I was wondering if any sticks could handle Minecraft? Not the watered down versions. The full one.

It's a low powered game which runs on old PC's.

I'm guessing if I got Ubuntu on it it would?

My goal is to cut down on power consumption and noise. These babies could be the key.

I'm fine with paying top price if needed. I just don't want my son complaining if it's too slow or won't do something.

Thanks in advance
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] PowerPlop:
I have no idea if this is the same as the PC version but you could try the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mojang.minecraftpe
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Walgeon:
No. It's a watered down version. I thought the same and got a earful for it. It's meant to be a very basic version.

I think a better question would be:

What is the most powerful mini PC that can run Ubuntu. One with a good graphics chip.

Does the mk808b have Ubuntu?

Also, by Ubuntu I'm talking any version. Maybe any version of Linux.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] NixZero:
minecraft is written in java so it -should- be mostly platform indifferent.

offcourse you'll need a full java installation (thus some linux flavor), dalvik wont run it.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Walgeon:
Yes. I already run my sons using a old PC using gentoo. Being java helps greatly. It's a shame Android can't run Java like a PC can. Maybe one day.

Any advice on a stick? I'm willing to pay up to £200 for one. I'd rather pay less but I think 200 is enough for one of these.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] ozzy lion:
You want a GK802. Should be 60-70 USD.

This is based on the i.MX6 quad core chipset and enjoys full hardware accelerated graphics under Linux.

To my knowledge, Linux will run on the more common Rockchip powered devices but without hardware acceleration.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Walgeon:
Thank you Ozzy. I was thinking about the t428 but now you're making me wonder. Thank you so much for this info.

Do you think it will work ok?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] PowerPlop:
Here's a comparison between the different GPU's.

It seems that the Mali 400 GPU is faster then the GPU used in the GK802.

Most sticks use a Rockchip rk3188 with the mali GPU which should be faster based on these results.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] NixZero:
as android gpu goes mali 400 is pretty slow but vivante is just the worst of the worst.

a passable compromise could be allwinner a31, it should have good linux support and good speeds - sgx544 mp2 gpu which is a lot faster than mali 400, cpu is cortex A7 based, sligtly slower than the one used in rk3188 but still pretty fast.

You'll find it in some MeLE products mostly.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] ozzy lion:
SoC driver support is more important than raw power when your talking about running Linux distributions on ARM.

Not much good having the bees knees of mobile GPU with no way of using it.

As usual, but the limitation here is licencing. Until a manufacturer takes Linux support seriously and provides the necessary source for the community to develop with, there will continue to be limited options.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Walgeon:
Thanks again Ozzy. So the issue is the manufacturers? What would the reason be for them not taking it seriously? I don't see why they would not want this.

I know it's off subject a bit. I just don't see why they would not want these sticks to have a extra selling point.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] NixZero:
generally the problem is that these small firms dont own the licenses to distribute the source code - buying a production license is cheap(ish), buying a source rerelease one its not
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Walgeon:
I never knew this. That does make sense. It is very annoying though.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Walgeon:
Hi all. I never ended up buying a stick as I was just couldn't make my mind up. Has anything changed with the licencing? Just wondering if any of the sticks have better Linux support now?

I have tested this on a BeagleBone Black (Raspberry Pi type device) and got quite good tests. It was mostly unplayable for a game but it showed me that it could be done. the beagle isnt a Android stick though... But it is completely open. My reason for testing was to see if I could do it. I used Debian and Angstrom to test.

Also, have any new sticks come on the market since my first post?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Linuxium:
As a POC I installed Minecraft on an A350-SSD MiniPC/Android stick computer (see https://plus.google.com/109451178006683865932/posts/gVWtfi6Sbex) so it is possible if you want to try it yourself.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] big70tom:
I am getting a new iPod 2 from Dish Network. I'm assuming it's the cheapest model, 16 gb and WiFi only. They sell for 399 or so I think.

What would be my chances of finding someone who would trade me a Nexus 7 for it? Am I dreaming, is that a crazy deal? Is this ipad have value comparable enough to generate interest? Thanks for your response
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] jova33:
It's an iPad, it'll fetch you more cash than a Nexus 7. Personally, I'd sell the iPad and go buy whatever you want.

Edit, but hey, if you really wanted to trade, my N7 is three days out the box. Is r the iPad new?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] big70tom:
It's brand new yeah. I'll find out tomorrow when it's arriving, and I'll message you. I'd love to work that out for sure.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] big70tom:
Message me when you have a minute
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] freemini:
iPad 2.. You should be able to get the money for a nexus but I wouldn't expect more than $250 or so, it is pretty old by now.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] jova33:
Oh, an iPod, I thought you said iPad lol
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] player911:
No its an iPad 2. Not an iPod. Ive seen the promotion.

If you like apple, I would sell it and grab a iPad Mini. New models should be announced soon. I heard somewhere they were announcing new iPads this month.

The N7 is what I spent my money on though. The Mini 2 will probably be on par with the new N7. I suspect a high res display and better PPI over current. Probably iPad 3 speeds.
[Sony Smartwatch] n4v1n:
has anyone found a place that sells the original sony metal strap for the sw2? I tried finding a no name strap and the sony strap looks the best.
[Sony Smartwatch] zargham khan:
i didnt find the sony orignal but there are alot more on ebay if you search for 24mm black metal watch bracelet.
[Sony Smartwatch] stevekixs:
I bought it with the metal wristband, and it doesnt look detachable. Its black stainless steel. It came with only the metal band.
[Sony Smartwatch] Sean473:
The metal strap can be detached for sure... Instructions are shown on the user guide... My only issue is the strap is a bit big for me and there ?is no way to adjust it like the other straps?
[Sony Smartwatch] lolwatpear:
http://userguide.sonymobile.com/ref...ct=smartwatch-2-sw2#!Wrist-strap---AccCA.html
[Sony Smartwatch] Adso3000:
It is detachable, as per manual, which you'll find here:

http://www.sonymobile.com/us/support/accessories/smartwatch-2-sw2/support-documents/

10 of the 7-7.5 mm wide joints can be removed. I removed 4 and I got a girly 17 cm circumference wrist. It had been so long since last time, that I didn't remember how to take metal straps of this type apart, so I used below video. I find her voice quite annoying, but it's some solid instructions :good:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN1PTBNVLEI&list=FL-Gt6WULU4NoobapxCLxEjg&index=1
[Sony Smartwatch] Trahald:
Hi guys, I have a question about metal strap. Is it heavy on your wrist? If you have ever used Diesel metal strap watches can you compare to them? I live in USA but I am thinking to buy from Amazon.co.uk with metal strap and price is cheaper than USA price.
[Sony Smartwatch] bewA:
I've just got a SW2 with the metal strap but i could do with some extra links but after contacting Sony Support they don't sell them :(

Has anyone come across any?
[Sony Smartwatch] xketchupx:
i wouldnt say that its HEAVY really, but u can feel the weight, it feels solid, what i've learned tho is that i gets cold easily (of course it does, its metal) and getting it adjusted to your size is annoying, i'll be buying a silicon wristband soon.