yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AETAaAS:
Thought I'd review one of the cheaper battery cases you might find on your local eBay or on DealExtreme or other similar Chinese/HK e-tailers for about £20-25. I got mine off eBay and it arrived well packed in its own plastic box;

Only a battery and manual in the box.

Provided manual (Chinese language on other side not photographed)

It has a velvet like backing to help avoid scratching up the back of your phone and uses the magnetic side ports to charge phone. Micro USB charging port is on the bottom.

Camera cutout is in the right place but the plastic is a little cheap, as the light leaking through the body of the case demonstrates. You can sort of see the internals at the right angle.

Doesn't block any buttons or the headphone jack and lower eyelet but covers up the sim/microSD slot which is fine as they are not frequently accessed.

On the downside, it makes it difficult to open the battery charging port on the phone because the little notch to open the door is underneath, and blocked by the case.

For me, the charging notch sits in the gap between my thumb and the phone when I hold the phone as I usually do, so I think it actually helps me grip better.

Despite the flimsy looking leg, it is actually quite stable and doesn't tip as easily as some similar cases I've had for other phones.

And finally, the battery tests, it seems to give me about an 80% charge on two different runs and takes about 2.5 hours to empty. Battery logs below.

Second run;

Conclusion,

It doesn't deliver as much charge is I'd hoped but can nearly double your battery life. The cost is a similar doubling of the overall thickness, but the curved back makes it more comfortable to hold. It also gives me peace of mind that I won't scratch the glass rear. On the downside, the plastic quality is poor and attracts smudges easily but I won't expect the thing to fall apart in your hands.

So if the price is right for you, it seems to work as it should and will easily extend your battery life.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
The power case.. or any case for that matter isn't something I'm interested in...

But you've done a great job with this thread. Detailed look at the unit with imagges, and discussed every major point. Nice work!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Impetus37:
Hi where did you buy this case? :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AETAaAS:
Thank you for the kind words Hamdogg. :)

Impetus, I bought mine from here; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261298963835. There are many places which seem to sell a similar product so I may go with whoever can ship it to you quickest or cheapest. :P
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
agree !
[Oppo Find 5] maxsosuke:
Although this is not easy to do,but 70% Xperia Z1's apps can run in Find 5.

The framework,the lockscreen,the launcher,walkman,album,movies and so on.

Camera can't ,but it is ok.Use oppo's camera.

The problem is there're no person like to do this.

If I can,I did.

So,waiting for you. The masters.:);)
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thegios:
I see that this phone has notification counts for SMS, phone calls and facebook (and this latter one maybe 'cos it was already installed): any way to have the same fro whatsapp and Gmail?

thanks
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DAddYE:
Install this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ra3al.xperia.unread
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thegios:
Thanks it works
[Samsung Captivate Glide] sirtokesalot:
how hard is it to change the glass front on the Samsung captivate glide? mine has a few cracks in the corner and i can get the glass front on ebay for under 10 bucks.
[Samsung Captivate Glide] AndyYan:
The glass is cheap but on most Samsung phones (including our Glide), the display and the glass are sealed tightly together by UV adhesive. Either you have to prepare professional equipments to melt and reapply the adhesive, or you'll have to change the glass and display altogether (which is extremely costy).

Sent from Samsung Galaxy Nexus @ CM10.2
[Android Apps and Games] cgdfc:
From the creators of devils jewels , Fruit Jump and Devils Cauldron , now comes a completely original new game for mobile HD systems, totally free !

Candy Cut Halloween! HD

Candy cut is a game similar to other celebrities like cut the rope , fruit ninja , ninja devil , shoter slash fruit etc ...

In this game we must break the Halloween candy ,untouched malignant pump exploded and we take away lives.

this game is not only set in days of halloween !

★ A variety of visual effects from candies cut scenes explosive action to pulsating science fiction!

★ improve your stats, level up and increase your chances of being the best player in the world !

★ game completely free , created especially for the high-resolution screens . 1280x720 720p !

★ manga characters funny and sympathetic .

★ candy well designed for cutting, breaking and spray

★ cuts and pierces everything pumpkin fast as you can

★ get other characters with their own stats and effects .

★ Pet system , Collects pets that will help you improve your game .

download free:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.DMgames.CandyCutHalloween

salute
[Android Apps and Games] cgdfc:
Update With new link for Download !!!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.DMgames.CandyCutHalloween

best regards
[Android Apps and Games] dev.ahmadnaser:
there is a new candy cut game , but different in its concept , you cut candy link

Thanks , you could search google play for "Candy Cut"
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] izuels:
Hi!

This is my question, Why I lost my ROOT when I install another ROM?

I have the following case.....

- CM with Android 4.3 and Rooted, working without problems.

- I install the ROM [JB 4.3 JWR66Y] [Linaro gcc 4.8] ♦ PURITY ROM ♦ (Mako) 24/10 with the CWM (before formating everything)

- I install the last SuperSU version with the CWM, without problems.

- I start the Nexus4, I try to open SuperSU but I receive the error "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it."

- I format everything again with CWM, and I install again only the CM Android 4.3, without SuperSU or something similar.

- I have root permisions.

What I´m doing wrong, to don´t get the Purity Rom with Root??
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] izuels:
Problem SOLVED!!

- With the CM Rom, install the SuperSU via CWM.

- Download TWRP (http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/129) and install it, but not "activate" the recovery jet.

- Open SuperSU and desactivate activate the "Super User" check, some times, but leaving at the end activated.

- Open TWRP, give root rights!!! and in options, select "Install open...:"

- Install the Purity ROM via TWRP

- Enjoy
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RootTheMachine:
All custom ROMs come rooted. Of course SuperSU isn't going to work; the original SU application and binary are still in place. You never had to flash anything root related.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
not true. many custom roms come without supersu or superuser, where it would be the users responsibility to flash either supersu or superuser.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] izuels:
This PURITY ROM comes without Root, thats why they say that you need to use SuperSU
[Android General] DieterHolvoet:
Hello everybody, here's a small tutorial on using/installing Xposed Framework, probably the most innovative concept for Android lately. But what is it?

The developer calls it "a framework which gives you the possibility to modify your ROM - without modifying any APK (developers) or flashing (users)!"

This tutorial is made for/with the Archos 50 Platinum, but should be the same for most devices.

Well, let's start this tutorial then!

1. First of all, you need a rooted device. If you haven't rooted your device yet, make sure to make a backup before you do it. It's a fairly easy process, a tutorial on rooting the A50P can be found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2353806

2. Download the installer here: http://dl.xposed.info/latest.apk

3. Enable 'Unknown Sources' in the Security section of your device's settings if you haven't done it yet, and install the APK you just downloaded.

4. Open the Xposed Installer, tap on Framework and 'Install/Update'. It will ask you to reboot, so do it.

5. If your device boots up well: congratulations! Xposed Framework is installed :D

6. Now you'll have to install modules. Modules are seperate APK files you have to install, and they add functionality to your device using the framework. Modules are managed through the Xposed Installer app you installed earlier, so don't remove it!

There are two ways to get modules:

The official repository: open the app and tap "Download". Here you can find and download several modules, just tap on the module and tap the Download button under the description. Aferwards, install the APK like you're used to and reboot your device to see the effects. You can also sort all modules and search them. This is probably the easiest method of finding modules.

XDA-Developers: you can search the forum, there are lots of modules that aren't added to the official repo yet.

There's also an index of modules here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2327541.

These modules will come in the form of an APK download: download and install the apk file and tap the notification that appears. You'll be taken to the Modules section of the main app, now turn on the module by checking the box left to the module you just added. To see the changes, reboot your device. Optional settings can be accessed by tapping on the module itself in the Modules section of the app.

Stay tuned for more tutorials on modding your Archos 50 Platinum device!
[Android General] Ankush menat:
Great article keep it up :)
[Android General] swajit:
It is showing xda is not compatible with andriod sdk version 19 or your processor architecture... Please help!
[Android General] salopes:
same problem

Hi,

My device is : Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 , Android 5.1.1.

MY question is : How Do I install xposed on this device and android Version.

I tryed to go in recovery mode by pressing Power + Volume up + Home button ----: That bring me to a Blue-green screen who said " Downloading, Do not turn off target "

I have xposed installer apps installed, cant click on Install/Update, because I have a red message " Xposed isn't compatible with android SDK version 22.

So i try to flash it, so as I said, I cant go to recovery mode, to flash this framework :

" http://xdaforums.com/xpos...fully-t3074586 "

can some1 help me with this? because I dont understand what is a " TWRP Recovery"

Thanks

my real thread you can answer to is :

http://xdaforums.com/tab-s2/help/xposed-samsung-tab-g-sm-android-v5-1-1-t3359002
[Android General] dmanfafa:
It's showing not compatible with your Android version SDK 21 please help..I use a sprint s6
[Android General] Abuelako:
No funciona con SDK 22

Dice que la versión del sdk no es compatible.
[LG Optimus Black] Lexxx47:
Hi, is there any way to unlock LG Optimus Black without paying? I mean, is there any software that unlocks it?

Thanks a lot.
[LG Optimus Black] repulse:
Just here, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2137840

Using the search feature of this site...
[LG Optimus Black] Lexxx47:
Found that thread too, but i'm afraid of brick...could this brick the phone?
[LG Optimus Black] repulse:
There is always a potential risk, yes...

But that's the only way if you don't wanna pay... Follow the guide step by step, but study it before, to be sure you know what you do... And don't forget to backup nvram...
[LG Optimus Black] Lexxx47:
Alrighty then, the guide for nvram backup is in that thread too?

I will lose everything from my phone? Even the custom rom I'm using? I'm using IZS.
[LG Optimus Black] repulse:
And yes, the way to backup nvram is on the thread, few post later (actually page 2), by NOOBY0815
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
1. Flash shots tends to underexpose on low light inddors

2. There's no effect on changing exposure values when using normal mode on flash shots

3. File size are reduced and images are somewhat have too high compression

4. Choosing ISO 100 and 200 settings aside from auto ISO causes the viewfinder to lag on low light

5. Camera is always ISO 2400 no matter what when using auto scene and flash is fired but pictures are dark

1.36 has better quality than 2.17 but 2.17 has better quality than the latest firmware. Images lost its details... I'm so disappointed. I was excited about the update and the camera has gotten worst on flash shots. I ahvent had many daylights shots but the flash shots are not good. In 2.17 I can still get good exposure by just using exposure value but right now adjustments on exposure value has no effect anymore

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=46938010&postcount=14
[Sony Xperia L] crswaminathan:
no need to increase exposure..

in normal mode(not autoscene), use fill flash and change iso to 800..Image will be brighter..
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
there is a big loss in details and quality, 2.17 is better
[Sony Xperia L] Outpapa:
Hi!

You're right! I'm very disappointed about this update. This smartphone seems to be the best camera in its category but Sony made it horrible...

Here are pictures to illustrate the problem. It was totally dark. I only use the flash as source of light and all of them are 8 Mp.

View attachment 2362694

ISO: 800 [.2.17]

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ISO: 400 [.2.17]

View attachment 2362696

ISO: 800 [.0.26]
[Sony Xperia L] ullmapet:
For me is this still better, than focusing problem with .17. I never can be sure, that my photo will be sharp. For me is Xperia L with .17 FW just phone, without camera, because it is uselles.
[Sony Xperia L] phanixtrix:
yes the camera is dark. it like sport mode

but it's very smooth than 2.17 firmware.

Ussually in 2.17 in somewhere place which low light, camera is lag because exmor sensor active

but in 0.26 it's it's smooth like sport mode

#sorry for my bad english :D
[Sony Xperia L] Outpapa:
What is your Customization Version?

To "solve" problems of focusing with .17 i used touch focus... But this issue was only when I wanted to take macro. Sometimes it worked, sometimes not.

---------- Post added at 02:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:02 PM ----------

Mine lag more with this update than with .17 firmware... I'll flash .17 later, .26 is just horrible. (Hope this is because the ROM i flash)
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
I tried to make a detailed comparison between 15.0.A.1.36 and 15.3.A.0.26

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Macro Mode

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15.0.A.1.36

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15.3.A.0.26

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Non-macro

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15.0.A.1.36

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15.3.A.0.26

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[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
Here it is for HDR Low light the difference is that 1.36 automatically chose ISO 400 and 0.26 used ISO 800

So I think 0.26 has an edge here

15.0.A.1.36

15.3.A.0.26
[Sony Xperia L] ak.akshay:
it seems new upadte has better color quality but in older versio focus is good than newer version:o
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
I think the difference is the Sharpness. There is this option on phones like Lenovo phone wherein we can adjust sharpness, saturation and contrast. Sony does not have that option. I tried using a third party app like snap camera and I can achieve good focus when sharpness is high but the trade is the noise when in low light. If only sony has given us that kind of option
[Sony Xperia L] faizalotai:
Great comparison bud,,can you try compare with cybershotmod..it would be better since that is the only mod/tweak we have for now..

I did a few with pictures but i think you're more expert with this...but recording is better than stock..Not flickering a bit when moving in fast motion between light and dark area..
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
Thanks for that compliment.... I dont have CWM yet and not yet planning to unlock bootloader... Hope that CWM can be installed on Locked bootloader :(
[Sony Xperia L] Outpapa:
After having flash my phone with an other .ftf. Camera quality is better, even in low light conditions. But the flash is still less powerful.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] danberg:
Is there a possibility to execute a program on 'power on' (wake up) ?

Thanks

Danberg
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] Heimiko:
Yes. With a program called MemMaid you can add database entries. These entries contain sceduled events for the device. One possible event is "Wake up". You can add a new entry using this particular event, executing any program you'd like.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] DocteurN:
You can do that by adding a shortcut in the folder : /Windows/Starting
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] jackleung:
He is talking about "WakeUP", not "Reset". And the folder for restart should be /Windows/Startup

Heimiko,

Can U go into detail? I couldn't find anything for adding event in MemMaid.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] danberg:
Yes, that was the right direction. But I have used the program SKTool for adding the entry because I have this already.

Thanks

Danberg
[Other Tools & General Discussion] nishant.newton:
I am creating an app which will speak the caller name when the phone rings. I am using TTS for this. Everything is working smooth except in one situation. When the phone rings at time user press the Volume / Turn off button to put the ringing on silent though incoming call continues. I am unable to handle this situation. I have one UI (Activity) for app settings, One BroadCast reciever to handle calls, One PhoneStateListener to check the incoming call and one Service to execute the TTS. How and where to handle this trigger when the user puts the ringing of the phone in silent.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xMrArnoldx:
So I'm wondering what the best safestrap ROM is and if there are any newer ones in development. Currently I'm using eclipse which isn't bad but its 4.1.2
[Sony Xperia M] techie_vintage:
Hello!

Does anyone know a full working call recorder for Xperia M? With good voice quality of both the sides? And preferrably which automatically records all the calls?
[Sony Xperia M] vivek_p08:
There is an app called call recorder available in playstore for free... you can record conversation of both sides. You can give it a try..
[Sony Xperia M] viteq74:
Call recording works fine all the time
[Sony Xperia M] techie_vintage:
by which app?
[Sony Xperia M] techie_vintage:
Can u pls. Tell d complete app name? Coz there r several apps by d name Call Recorder? Who is d developer? Have u tried it in xperia m only?
[Sony Xperia M] vivek_p08:
App name is call recorder .. search in playstore... btw I thanked you by mistake..:rolleyes::p:rolleyes::rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia M] dragoncartoon:
The developer is Clever Mobile, right ?
[Sony Xperia M] vivek_p08:
Yes... I used that a few months ago..
[Sony Xperia M] techie_vintage:
Has some1 tried this app?

I don't have xperia m but want to buy but the only concern is a working call rec app. Xperia m owners pls. Reply if u r using some rec app.. Pls..
[Sony Xperia M] Pkb2003:
use acr call recorder

100% working in my Xmd

get it here
[Security Discussion] totti-fr:
hi guys

how can we unlock network of galaxy mini????it requires pin code for all sim cards which has not pin code.can anyone help me or leads me to sites that may help me and thank you very much
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mortenmoulder:
http://dx.com/p/cmi-micro-9-pin-mal...samsung-galaxy-note-3-n9000-white-15cm-256164

Would that kind of cable work? The OTG cable I have for my tablet is just a mini USB (not micro!) to USB female, and it works fine. Would that kind of OTG cable work? So I can connect stuff like drives and keyboards.

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] snn47:
From the picture it suggest to be a USB 3.0 connector to a USB 2 Connector, since USB 3.0 normally are all blue inside. It schould at least support USB 2 OTG if the USB A connector is missing the additional pins for USB 3 support as the color suggests.

FYI: To my knowledge OTG has the 5 th pin, not found in USB A and B and only are present in mini- and mircro- USB 2.0 connectors connected to ground to identify it as OTG. Thats all the difference to a normal USB mini./micro-cable. When I modified the connector from a mini-USB by connecting the 5th pin to ground and connected it to my Nexus 7 vie a mini- to micro-USB adpapter it didn't work because the adapter connect only the 4 standard pins, also found in USB A and B, through.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mortenmoulder:
http://dx.com/p/cy-u3-119-bk-micro-...-cable-for-samsung-galaxy-note-3-n9000-252067

That's a USB 3.0 one. It looks like it has 5 pins on the USB part, but yeah.. I really don't know.

So what was the conclusion? That it only works with 5-pin OTG cables? And do you possible know if any of those I linked are 5-pins?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] MikeyLee:
A mini USB 2.0 or 3.0 OTG will work. I have both and they both work fine.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] snn47:
Since it is advertised as USB 2.0 OTG it will most likely only support USB 2.0 transfer speed, despite that it uses what looks like a USB 3.0 micro connector. All USB 3.0 A connector that I own have blue isolation inside the metal frame, independent the color used on the cable or connector, which is either blue or black on my USB 3.0 cable. USB 3.0 A connector have an additional row of connectors removed in the back, that can't be seen unless you look directly in one.

I have been looking for USB 3.0 OTG cable or an USB 3.0 A to micro USB 3.0 to but could not find one advertised yet.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mortenmoulder:
How is Mini USB going to work, when the Note 3 doesn't have that connector?

Okay, that sounds good enough. I'll order one and see how it goes. USB 2.0 isn't that bad to be honest, but 3.0 would be super cool.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] snn47:
Have you tried the USB 3.0 A to µUSB 3,0 cable that came with the note? As I wrote in a different post I had tried to use this cable that came with my note 3 as well as µUSB 2.0 OTG none worked, even though they worked with the note 2 and Nexus 7 only a few days ago. I could not get any of the USB-Sticks to show up in own own folders or in the ES-Explorers.

Could anyone acces external storage so far?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mortenmoulder:
Oh uhm nope, I haven't tried that. We'll see and hope I guess.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] snn47:
@ MikeyLee [/B]

Interesting I could only find µUSB OTG cabel doing a search and as I wrote above all mini to µUSB-Adapters I tried did not provide connection for the 5th pin. What brand are they and where did you get them?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] snn47:
I received an USB 3.0 (http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00FYO66GO/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and an USB 3.0 PNY Stick, now I have to find the time to test it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] elias2204:
Can you use with this cable usb 2.0 devices?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] snn47:
Yes, every USB 3.0 connection consists of seperate USB 2.0 and 3.0 parts.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Jc003125:
Fast data transfer speed?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] snn47:
Sorry NO!

I could not find how to activate it in the manual.

Some pages show/say you have to activate the USB 3.0 first,

it works only with windows pc and then

it works only for 10' before switching back to USB 2.0 speed.

However I could not find this option in the menu when I connect the Note 3 to my HP Elitebook win 7 USB 3.0 port. Can anyone point out where in the menu this should appear or if additional software is needed?

It does not detect USB 3.0 devices, e.g. like USB 128 GB PNY USB-stick.

This is stupid since it defeats the purpose of providing fast data transfer when you have The only benefit I have from USB 3.0 is that it is less likely that I try to force the USB 3.0 OTG 180° reversed, sind the noth helps.

PS.: My µUSB 3.0 OTG has 4 pins for USB 2.0 and 5 for USB 3.0 in the A female connector and 5 each in the two parts of the µUSB 3.0 male connector