yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Nothing to do with root. This was SDS. Read threads in General > Sticky Roll-up thread for more info. There are SDS threads in here

You'll have to make up your own mind here. I would recommend reading General > Stick roll-up thread > Understanding the basics before rooting
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Failure to read causes more problems than rooting .
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WasifSal:
Thanks for the response!

I actually know most of the basics of rooting.. I currently own a Nexus 4 and flashing ROMs etc is basically my thing. I was just wondering if the SDS is safe and all after rooting. And yeah SDS was that got my phone in the first place. Either way... What I have checked from the threads and all (yeah i read those before actually) that Staying Stock and staying on a Custom ROM with a "safe" kernel have equal chances of the SDS (which currently is in the form of lock-ups and rebooting crazily).
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
No, these are S3 Specific basics that you MUST know. Nexus basics will not help.

It's been fixed in everything since January 2013. Just don't flash old stuff and you'll be fine.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WasifSal:
Oh ok.. I've been reading almost every thread about that. And i think his phone isn't as badly effected since he said on 4.1.1 (without SD-Fix) his phone never locked up or anything.. On 4.1.2 he had just 3 freezes and just.... Minor... So i think rooting won't do such a bad thing

Anyways.. Since there is an impossible chance of getting the SDS... If somehow i encounter a similar situation... You have TONNES OF EXPERIENCE in that... Do u think that is recoverable? Thanks for your time :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
SDS is recoverable you just fit a new motherboard .
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lindsay02:
I bought the THL W100 has been 3 months, up until recently when camera just will not work, from time to time I try and use it, it just says cannot connect to the camera tried different software, but still not work, please help
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lindsay02:
THL W100 unable to connect to the internet (network vodafone), Are there any instructions on how to connect to networks, Am I doing something wrong? Thank you
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lindsay02:
Hello everyone

I have a problem with THL W100 camera. sometimes it works correctly and sometimes not. I have reset the phone to factory mode several times.

But not always solve the problem.

When it works, if I install an app that has the permission to camera, the camera crashes ...

If you do not install anything after the reset, the room does not always work properly. Sometimes I see only the back camera and other times the green screen ...

Reset the phone to factory is not the solution for this problem.

there is a bug in the rom, too many people have this problem. thanks
[Nexus 10 Accessories] igalc87:
Hi, I am looking for a digital pen (like Samsung note 10.1) and apps for drawing and writing on PDF. My question is if there is a pen like this?
[Nexus 10 Accessories] c1oud:
There are simple pens that work like your finger. There aren't pens with pressure sensitivity and other specs like note's s-pen.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] igalc87:
So There is no alternative to what note10.1 offers? Because I want to buy nexus 10 and I thought there is alternative to the S-pen
[Nexus 10 Accessories] c1oud:
Nope. The only alternative is toshiba excite write. if you have the budget buy note 10.1 the new model.

If you buy nexus 10, you can use a pen like that http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5x-Stylus...ting_LaptopAccessories_RL&hash=item43b2c361bf

However there will be no pressure sensitivity etc.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Golomidov:
Hi, guys,

Please advice.

I have Nexus 4 with TWRP recovery and Cm10.2.

The device is encrypted. Yesterday the phone fell down and now touch screen doesn't work. Everything else works fine, only touch screen fails.

My backup system has stopped working a couple of months ago and I haven't noticed it :(

So, now I need at least to create a backup of the device and pull it to PC.

How can I do that?

Normal boot: stuck at decryption password screen,

adb devices shows nothing.

TWRP boot: stuck at decryption password screen,

adb devices works (recovery mode). I don't know how to enter password via adb...

CWM boot: stuck at decryption password screen,

adb devices works (recovery mode). doesn't have support of FDE.

Any thoughts?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] httimchen:
Just got my Nexus 5 today.

However, in Wireless&networks / Mobile networks / Network Mode, I can only set it as 2G or LTE but not 3G.

I am currently on b-mobile in Japan and my Nexus 4 works fine on the network.

Wondering is it some sort of bug of KitKat or is it somewhat related to the SIM card I am using...
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] httimchen:
hmm, in my case, I can see the 3G option, just that whenever I select the 3G option, the system would automatically reset it when I navigate to other page.

Is that also the case on your N5 with O2/UK sim card?

On the other hand, I will test my N5 on different sim card tomorrow.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MarkMcLovin:
I have the same issue. If I select 4g, the dot stays when I go back, but I only get a full bar 2g connection. If I select 3g and go back, no dot is there but I only get a 2g connection.

Sometimes this was solved in previous handsets by going into the service menu and selecting 3g/2g from there.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] httimchen:
I also tried forcing the N5 to use 3G only (by going into the test menu with "*#*#4636#*#*" code) but it still does not work...
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] httimchen:
OK, so I tried the SIM cards from my colleges, and my N5 can connect to 3G without problem.

It's weird that my SIM card works perfectly well on N4 but NOT N5...

Did not experience such SIM card computability issue before...
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MarkMcLovin:
Works for me now. Went into that test menu and selected GSM/CDMA auto PRL and I now have 3g. Didn't have to reboot.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kvpaul:
3G cannot set for Virgin UK Sim

I am also having the same problem, purchased the Nexus 5 from carphonewarehouse, can set on 4G or 2G, but when i set to 3G and comeback, it resets. Is that a SIM card problem? I tried to go on testing mode and apply GSM/CDMA auto PRL, that also not working. Is that a KitKat bug?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 101_North:
Same problem on Orange/EE in the UK. I can see the 3G option but phone won't let me change to 3G. Option never sticks. Just stays on 2G. Any ideas? Is this a known bug?

Thanks 101
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albinf:
i think it's not a bug.i think it's a hardware problem. i'm having it with vodafone italy.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unexist:
Same here on T-Mobile Austria :/

Already changed SIM card, without success. Maybe provider related issues?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SplitCold:
I'm on straight talk TT&T with a new SIM card, but sometimes the network mode doesn't stick. No idea why...
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HippoEmily:
replaced a new 3G SIM, no luck

Just replaced a new 3G SIM Card didn't work the 3G option for me - Chunghwa Telecom Taiwan.

But I can select 2G, and dial number to make a phone call, so the SIM slot seem works fine, maybe just configuration issue?!

And, also I find a very annoying defect of my Nexus 5 32G(White), when hard-reset or flash to Factory Image, my Nexus 5 32G white goes crazy!! it just keep stuck and loop at Google Logo (not even show the 4 circle animation), and won't boot at all!

And I finally find a way to make it boot, by keep trying repeat flash factory, erasing userdata, erasing cache etc. is every had this issue?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrBelter:
EE/T-Mobile (uk) and I can't select 3g either, well I can but it doesn't stick.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robdood:
I have a similar problem, except I can only select 3G / 4G, and not 2G because the 2G option isn't even displayed!! So infuriating. It still works through the *#*#4636#*#* menu, if I select GSM only then it does indeed go to 2G.

Is it possible that the SIM is somehow telling the phone OS it can't do 2G only? This didn't happen with my old carrier (same phone, only just switched). I have a feeling it's caused by the same thing that makes my phone number show up as 'unknown' now, too.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] venturizhou:
I have the same issue, I tried two different SIM, on is a Straight Talk sim that is set up to use the ATT network and used a T-Mobile sim card, both were unable to keep 3G as a setting.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrBelter:
My Nexus 5 seems that reluctant to drop from 3g to 2g when 4g is selected i have given up and now just manually select 2g to make sure i have a signal (im out in the sticks a bit). Sat at the PC with 4g selected i get no signal whatsoever, with 2g selected i get an indicated full signal strength.

Why on earth the N5 is so reluctant to dip its toe in the 2g territory when no data is on is beyond me.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Omniscient:
I, stupidly, wanted to see if Pocket Controller video acceleration would have any beneficial effect on my Universal, I selected the "test" mode and soft resetted the device.

Pocket Controller informed me that if the 'acceleration' didn't work another soft reset would return my device back to it's original state. Well I've tried probably 30 soft resets and my Universal simply hangs with my o2 screen showing.

A look at their website and there's a mention that the video acceleration is not supported in WM5 but no mention about how to fix it if it is enabled.

Can anyone give me some help as to how to prevent my Universal from trying to use Pocket Controllers video driver without me having to hard-reset.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] harleyxlc:
I tried it on my old JAM and a hard reset fixed it. Hope you find a better answer than that.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Omniscient:
Hard Reset be thou my savior.

At least this serves as a warning to others. Don't try it.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] sub69:
Typical! I tried this yesterday, and I had to hard reset mine yesterday afternoon, too.

If only I'd been 24 hours slower, I would have seen this thread and wouldn't have bothered!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jayun28:
Alright, going to post here because I have been searching for hours and still no solution that I can come up with. Hoping the experts here can help me with some information on how I can fix my phone (if possible at this point).

Verizon Galaxy Siii (originally with the Hyperdrive Rom) Tried to go to 10.2 CM:

4.1.2 (I believe)

Current status:

Soft Brick (? -i'm guessing it's a soft brick because I can still access download mode).

When I try to access recovery mode it states: "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.

Download Mode Notifications:

Product Name: SCH-i535

Custom Binary Download : Yes (4 counts)

Current Binary: Samsung Official

System Status: Custom

Qualcomm Secureboot: Enabled.

Originally tried to flash 10.2 CM but got stock on the boot up screen so tried to go back to stock.

Phone had some possible hardware/software issues with the phone's screen constantly turning on and off (also the shut down pop-up menu would pop-up); ended up mid=process having my phone shutdown while installing a rom ( i think it was late at night and i was tired :()

Tried a few variations to get back to an official release for the Verizon Galaxy SIII. This is what I've been I've trying to flash via odin:(VRBLK3_Image_WIPE\COMBINATION_I535VRBLK3_I535VZWBLK3_381038_REV09_user_low_ship.tar.md5)

/ --Auto Reboot & F. Reset Time are both checked--/

When I would flash the VRBLK3....tar.md5 file via Odin, it would fail, often at different times during the installation; some within a minute, some near the end of the installation.).

Odin Results:

<ID:0/003> boot.img

<ID:0/003> recovery.img

<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> __Xmit Write fail

<ID:0/003> XmitData Fail..

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

I've been reading that I need to reset the custom binary download back to : No or 0 in order for me to go back to stock? Is this true? My phone is unable to full turn on so the possibility of me using Triangle Away is not possible. Is there any other way I can get my phone back to stock--going delusional and tired from searching all day--need your help. thanks in advance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ojpd:
Also experiencing the same exact thing right now. Already tried Odin on 3 computers. Right now I'm reading up on heimdall and looking for files I can use with it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BattsNotIncld:
I've had success with the images in this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jayun28:
failed :(

"<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> root66_VZW_I535VRBMA2_nowipe.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> boot.img

<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> __Xmit Write fail

<ID:0/003> XmitData Fail..

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

""
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BattsNotIncld:
A few things:

1) Are you using a good quality USB cable? Certain cheap aftermarket ones will cause ODIN fail issues. The one from Samsung that came with the phone is good.

2) Try a different USB port, specifically one connected directly to the motherboard (if you're using a tower pc hook it up to the back, on a laptop hook it up to the usb ports next to the video/audio inputs)

3) Make sure all the correct Samsung drivers are installed on to your PC, and reboot the PC after they are installed.

4) What version of ODIN are you using? v3.07 is what I use and I've never had issues
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] landshark68:
Just to add to this, if you are using a laptop it should be plugged in while doing this. Odd thing I've seen over the years is a lot of failures with ODIN on a laptop if it is not plugged in.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jayun28:
Got the process to pass but now I'm stuck at the Verizon 4G LTE rainbow screen for approximately 30+ minutes :\
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Wh1t3Rose:
Factory reset?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BadUsername:
Yes, a factory reset will work for sure.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jayun28:
Locklis Health

Back to stock! :D Appreciate all the help!
[Nexus 5 General] DammitCubs:
I just got my Nexus 5 today - it's perfect so far (cross my fingers). I know there are a lot of impressions threads but this is a baseline for people who are still waiting and want more details about the Nexus 5 that some of hands on have been lacking. So Let's begin.

Compared to the LG G2. They are almost identical in size. The LG feels heavier but that's not a bad thing. The Nexus 5 is super light and you can feel it. It's about a 1mm thinner and i see that. When looking at both phones in each hand -- there is a big difference in screen. The .2 inch screen side does make a difference but i was wondering why the "edge to edge" of the nexus 5 wasn't giving me this feeling that the screen is floating. THe reason is because the screen isn't edge to edge. The L2 actually has thinner bezels and this actually does make a difference. It smacks you right in the face.

that being said, the screen of the Nexus 5 is better than the LG G2.

The display is brighter than the G2 -- The highest brightness of the G2 is about 60% brightness of the N5. I can use the N5 in about 15% brightness just fine.

The colors of the N5 are flatter, the G2 does show more saturation. I'll try and post pictures of this.

The color tones of the N5 is warmer than the G2. N5 has those slight yellow whites vs cold blueish tones of the G2.

I do miss the 5.2 inch screen of the G2 but I don't miss UI and sluggish feel.

the screen of the N5 is sharper. This is probably more due to the font choice. LG made a horrible choose of font with thicker font compared to the roboto font that works well with sharper screens. I always thought my G2 was burly and maybe it was the oil from my fingers, then i realized it was just like that.....fail.

Speakers:

Speakers on the G2 are louder but as you get maxed out, the sound starts to sound distorty.

WIth the n5, its not as loud but it sounds good even at max. (bit dissapointment for anyone with a HTC one)

Camera

Testing camera right now. The pictures seem very similar, the biggest issue with stock android has always been autofocus. The G2 had about a 10 autofocus fiend or something so it locked onto subjects good, the nexus i was a bit concerned. HDR+ is actually pretty awesome but you have to hold it pretty careful. I'll do a side by side comparison these.

Memory:

cleared all applications - Ram used 1.24 gigs / 524 free for G2

cleared all applications - Ram used 1 gigs / ~750MB free for N5

UI

not even close, I"m glad to be on Kit Kat and way from LG.

Battery life

I played with the phone for 4 and half hours non stop. Loading all apps, getting things installed. Talking on hangouts -- Screen on time 3.5 hours (isn).

G2 gets about 5 hours screen on for me on Verizon. This sounds about right -- since the G2 is 25% bigger battery life. it should see 25 percent better screen on.

Misc

due the touch screen issues of the G2 -- it's freaking annoying and I don't want to go back to that screen with those issues.

More to come.
[Nexus 5 General] AndroidInsanity:
Awesome comparison mate. I swapped my G2 for the Nexus 5 and love the speed difference. can't really tell the screen size difference personally though as both phones have about the same footprint.
[Nexus 5 General] Enddo:
i wonder why kitkat is taking a full gig of ram after you cleared all apps out
[Nexus 5 General] crawlgsx:
What touch screen issues? Just curious since I haven't noticed. I will also have both today and be doing my own side-by-side :good:
[Nexus 5 General] Cyb3rGlitch:
Is it possible to transplant the G2 battery into the Nexus 5?
[Nexus 5 General] hamad138:
No, live with the bad battery
[Nexus 5 General] Cyb3rGlitch:
Do you know this or are you attempting to be funny?
[Nexus 5 General] hamad138:
Its impossible the baterry on the g2 is rounded and uses an unflat design.

It wont fit in
[Nexus 5 General] Cyb3rGlitch:
I don't think it being rounded is the issue. It's whether the dimensions allow it to fit. If a slightly thicker backing is required at least that's possible to do.
[Nexus 5 General] Gillion:
Go battery has significantly different [MENTION=904501]dimen[/MENTION] it won't fit
[Nexus 5 General] ctowne:
You have a G2? You've been holding out on me :sly:
[Nexus 5 General] crawlgsx:
haha well not exactly it is in my sig :D.

I really like it but I still couldnt resist getting an N5 ;).
[Nexus 5 General] ctowne:
Not exactly? Lol

I can't see your sig on my phone :o
[Nexus 5 General] crawlgsx:
Not exactly been holding out on you lol, forgot you can't see the signatures on the phone :silly:
[Nexus 5 General] ctowne:
Ooo haha that makes more sense
[Nexus 5 General] Batou069:
I'm thinking about selling my G2 and buying a N5 also, and I would still be in profit.

The only thing that made me reconsider is the battery life. Right now I dont even think about charging, never! I dont bring a charging cable to work, Its just one worry less :)

I didn't realize any issue with the touchscreen on the G2, could you be more specific?

I think that it's almost the same phone by specs, size etc.

Only difference is battery, camera and being on stock of course :angel:
[Nexus 5 General] spinedoc:
Nice comparison. I have a G2 that someone is coming to my work to buy today, and my Nexus 5 is on the UPS truck to be delivered today. I loved the G2, but couldn't get past some deep flaws like a wonky touchscreen, wonky proximity sensor and those god-awful rear buttons. I will DEFINITELY miss the battery life, it was just insane a cell phone could last that long.

I just hope the speaker phone, camera and battery life are not as bad as some reviews are saying on the N5.
[Nexus 5 General] caribouxda:
I stopped reading you said nexus 5 speakers are not loud but sounds good even when at max.
[Nexus 5 General] MrPhilo:
It's not, the app is just cached into the RAM, which opens your apps quicker. Rebooting will give you a fresh RAM.
[Nexus 5 General] barondebxl:
i have a G2 as well and got a nexus 5 coming tomorrow. Ill make a comparison too. I think the UI is a matter of preference and battery life is not even comparable. No touchscreen issues here.

Also here is my free ram on the G2
[Nexus 5 General] IamFlynn:
Let me know if this phone is worth upgrading to!
[Nexus 5 General] googleboy123:
The reason why Google did not slap a bigger battery on the N5 is more due to the fact that LG wont allow them. Why? Because if you think of it, why would lg allow google to create a nexus phone that is almost exactly the same as their flagship G2 but costs half of what their flagship g2 costs? It would demolish and cannibalize the sales of the G2.
[Nexus 5 General] barondebxl:
Both the G2 and Nexus 5 are light years ahead of the Epic 4G touch.
[Nexus 5 General] jeff5347:
Guys i have a few questions hoping my ocd can be calmed down over which phone. I be posted a ways back and again its between the g2 and n5. I go on to each forum to see what is going on, complaints, likes, roms,ect. Honestly I am interested in the n5 just due to I like to flash and with any nexus its and easy process. The g2 on paper looks better due to batt, screen ect... blah blah its been said. So wanting to control my phone fully sways me to the n5 except for a few simple reason.. quality. It seems in a bunch of post you get:

Power button rattle

bad speaker (sounds distorted)

bad camera (just needs SW update.. hopefully)

Wifi connection not constant

light bleed on the screen

and some other stuff that I cant remember but it seems just the complaints about this that or the other outway the praise.

I know the g2 has faults more in the way of updates, locked BL and such.

So im torn. Is my ocd on the bad of the n5 unfounded and it actually is a great phone? I have a gnex and minus it being 2 yrs old and hardware is outdated it is a great phone. Im looking to move to my next 2 yr or so phone and need to make the right decision ass I cant just buy one, like it or hate it, sell and and buy again.

My thought is this on the gnex vs the n5. The screen is bigger, if the cam and video is better than the gnex (5mp vs 8mp), if speaker sound is as loud or louder than the gnex, if the n5 can physically withstand abuse like the gnex, if the batt is better then the gnex......if everything is better than the gnex...

I can live with that and will love it.

Sorry for my rant. My wife is sick of me talking about it and my xda brethren are the only ones I can rant to. Thanks all
[Nexus 5 General] maxpower7:
Yeah, AOSP roms never worked quite right on the OG for Sprint. Even on the stock rom though, that phone had (by far) the worst smartphone camera I've ever encountered. The N5 is a DSLR by comparison.
[Nexus 5 General] cogli0ne:
There's not a huge difference in price between the two phones in my country.

I can get the nexus 5 for SEK 4300 (approximately $645) off contract, or the G2 for SEK 3800 (approximately $570) off contract.

I love vanilla Android, fast updates and the look of the Nexus 5, but the battery on the G2 is larger.

I have pre-booked the N5, but im starting to wonder if i should get the g2 instead?