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[Google Chromecast] Kidd_Funkadelic:
Just a bump that I"m still seeing this strange issue.

It occurred again last night - no cast icon for the audio apps - Google music and pandora (I forgot to try Songza). The apps w/ video (YouTube/VEVO/Netflix) all had the cast button. I have two Chromecasts on the network and tried with two devices (phone and tablet). Both devices had the same behavior and both chromecasts were present on the apps that had the cast button, so the chromecasts are correctly connected to the network, and it's not specific to the phone. I tried rebooting the router, both chromecasts, and my phone and couldn't resolve it.

Once again the fix was only to wait and an hour or so later the cast button returned to google music and Pandora.

So strange and completely frustrating. What's more frustrating is that I can't find an official support forum for help directly from Google. Tough to fix something when you can't ask the question to begin with. Though I did find a support phone number so I guess I could try that...
[Google Chromecast] domesdkg:
Interesting to see that this is such a long standing issue. Just had the exact same problem with the brand new lollipop version of play music, but it looks like the issue wasn't related to the recent update.

Incidentally, removing updates fixed the problem for me.

What brand of routers are you guys using? I have a buffalo, wonder if it's related.

Edit :

Appears to actually be related to the new play services update.

https://code.google.com/p/google-cast-sdk/issues/detail?id=314
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr_jerremy:
Can somebody tell me,where can I find data for asphalt 8?about 1,5gb..I can't find it...Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] przem00:
/data/obb ?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkEyed:
android/data/obb/here
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jeimygirl:
Delete please.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] davidcollins01:
hi guys,

i've been trying to sync my o2 xda mini s with media player through active sync 4.1 but media player will not see the device. If i take the miniSD card out and put it in my card reader then it sees it to sync, but not through active sync.

help :)

dave
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ronnienyc:
The Nexus 5 looks big in pictures but is actually smaller than my galaxy s4 with a very thin case on the G4. And the Nexus doesn't need a case because the back is is rubbery and grippy, beautiful! Also, it feels absolutely premium in terms of build quality and materials.

The screen is brilliant, bar none the best I've ever seen. And better than my iPhone 5.

The camera shutter sound is very subtle, in fact I'll keep it on :)

The navigation keys are a lot closer so it's a lot easier to use one handed.

Speaker phone is awesome: loud and clear.

Needless to say the phone overall is as fast as all hell.

Nexus 5 screen is vastly easier to read in direct sunlight

Where does the Galaxy s4 beat the Nexus? So far all I've found is the speaker volume, which seems to be a little low when playing videos. That and the replaceable battery and memory card slot.

Its my first day with the Nexus 5, and so far, so good.

Just thought I'd give a little feedback for those of you who are on the fence about switching. I have both at the moment, but my S4 may soon be on Craigslist.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Majin101:
Hows the camera
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ronnienyc:
I've only taken a hand full of photos, but so far the camera looks very good. Plenty of detail and great white balance.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Fuzzy Wuzzy:
I've been considering switching as well - but there's a few things that keep me on the fence. The S4 has AMOLED (which I prefer to IPS, but subjective) and removable battery/microsd. And the battery is larger on the S4.

But as the other user asked, how is the camera? Apparently it's not as good due to flawed software, but there IS image stabilization. Hmm...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ronnienyc:
When you put the Nexus 5 next to the galaxy s4 with both at full brightness , the Galaxy looks muted, fuzzy, dim. Take your phone to a Best Buy or Sprint store and have a look for yourself.

And here is one of my first few snapshots.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dakidobf:
Was thinking about switching myself, but I've heard mixed things about the camera. I'd have to test it myself in person before I could make a decision
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ronnienyc:
I used to get all anal about about the cameras too until I realize that all I ever use the snaps for is Facebook. I have real cameras for when I get serious.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mjs2011:
Good to know.

I recieve mine tomorrow. It's been real S4 gang. Great community here and I'm hoping the Nexus 5 community is as wonderful!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] daniel4653:
There's already a thread for other devices discussion.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] bmoreboy02:
Perhaps you got a lucky phone or your just so happy to get a new phone you look past the defects but according to this thread and what ive been reading over in the nexus forums i dont think theres ever been a phone thats had this many problems out the box. If i was LG i would seriously be concerned bc i think there gona be seeing thousands of units returned

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2509455
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ronnienyc:
I just glanced at that thread and looks for the most part like people being super anal about non issues. But hey, if you get a bad one, send it back. Right?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] phistyle:
meh...I was really into the phone at first and was considering selling my S4, but after reading a bunch of reviews and people's opinions on it...it seems meh and I'll just stick with the S4 for now. Went to the Nexus forums and nothing but fanboys in there jumping on anybody that says anything bad about the phone and trying to defend their purchase.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ronnienyc:
Ha ha, that's the way it goes, right?

Anyway, here are a few more shots from the camera, and then I am off this topic. Good luck everyone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ronnienyc:
And here are the few more snaps I shot with the Nexus.

The saturation is a bit over the top at default settings, but otherwise they look good to me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ChristianPreachr:
I was thinking of selling my S4 for the nexus..until I seen a smaller battery. Specs mean nothing if it doesn't turn on.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ronnienyc:
Time will tell about the battery life. Some have said it's so so, and others have said it last for days between charges.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] conflikt:
I might get the nexus. But with the wobbly buttons. Non removable battery and no Sim slot. Plus dead pixels and light leakage among other problems that's kind of scary for a phone that's just been release
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] KennyG123:
There is a sticky thread for other device discussions
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] b00mb00mchuck:
Galaxy Note 3 DIY Tripod Mount...

With this camera... it just had to be done. Takes away all traces of motion blur on photos and 1080p 60fps video is freekin epic.

Used a Spigen ultra-fit slim case with one side of the housing shaved down to make it the top clip... bent piece of aluminum bar stock from The Home Depot... some 3M double sided mounting tape... and a 1/4inch thread tap to thread the aluminum to fit any camera tripod mount.

Luvin this phone yo....

Just left enough at the top of the case to snap in securely but still able to remove easily... (don't wanna scratch my baby)

Bent aluminum bar stock attaches firmly to spigen case with 3M tape... that ain't going nowhere

1/4inch threads in the bar stock will match any camera tripod available
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] toenail_flicker:
Nice! Thanks. :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] b00mb00mchuck:
Thank-you sir... :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] frank26080115:
you should add another piece for portrait mode

Maybe a T bar, so you can hold it like a camcorder?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] b00mb00mchuck:
Portrait mode built into the swivel ...

Couple more adjustments and extend the legs and it levels itself like a steady cam with all that weight on the bottom.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Jimmy2u:
That one is really nice..!!!! From where did you get that...
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] b00mb00mchuck:
Like I was saying in the OP... made it myself

± Targus 42" tripod (but you can use any ol' tripod)

± SunPak swivel ball head (left over from an old suction cup mount... not needed)

± Spigen UltraFit Slim case (with some cutting for easy snap in/out)

± 1inch aluminum bar stock (bent and tapped for 1/4inch tripod threads)

± 3M 1inch foam mounting tape (to stick the aluminum to the back of the Spigen case)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] christianpeso:
Mine shooting some 4K video and uploading to see the quality and stabilization? All 4k video I have been seeing shot from this device is incredibly shaky.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] toenail_flicker:
Don't get too excited. This is coming from a photography and gadget geek. I get jazzed about most diy photo projects. :p ;)

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Getting even better. :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] b00mb00mchuck:
I can get that done tomorrow... my kid has an awards function at school I wanna try this on... will show how well it does with indoor lighting etc...
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Mikegrmn:
Great. Only thing I would change is the position of the case. I'd go for lining up the optical center of the lens with the center column of the tripod. I mounted my old razr HD to my tripod this way and the results for panoramas and spheres were mindblowing. Stitching the photos was almost seamless even when taking spheres in smaller rooms.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] toenail_flicker:
That will be good to see. I may try your setup afterward for general use. I tend towards shaking. :laugh:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] volumenn:
Nice :good::laugh:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] b00mb00mchuck:
So I read this about 15 minutes ago and thought "damn... that's a freakin good idea bro"... took a look at my mount and the vertical axis (pan left/right) would be easy to modify... but the horizontal (tilt up/down)... jeezzz that would be a whole nuther story with the way the tripod is setup... damn

But I like this whole idea of the whole rig rotating on the cameras center point... I've used gimbals like that and you can't beat the orientation quality...

Then I thought "how close is close enough?" (For panorama and 360° anyway)

So I just took it outside and did a few test shots... figured the result would be better with it so close to center of rotation rather than swinging around at arms length as is normally done... and HOLY WOW is it awesome!! I was out in the middle of my yard and that was the best 360° shot I ever got with this phone... like you said the stitching and seams are practically non existant! (Except when looking down as the ground is so close to the camera the off axis shows up more prominently)

But anyway... good call dude... but I think I'll leave close enough alone with this one and think about making a proper 2 axis gimbal with some of the leftover aluminum later if I get ambitious...

Funny, I made this little riggup with video in mind but I never thought of Panorama and 360° quality improvement... really works out pretty sweet... 2 birds with one stone type deal right there yo... :cool:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] toenail_flicker:
I definitely want it for photog and it will come in useful at xmas, too, for video. I'm going to poke around in my gear and see what I can come up with. I have a ton of brackets, ball heads, etc. Just need to find what works.

Great thread!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] TorontoR:
i'd pay money for to buy a perfect photosphere optimized mount!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] b00mb00mchuck:
So would I... making this thing isn't as fun as I thought it would be :(

I grabbed some thicker aluminum for this camera axis gimbal mount and it's a bummer to bend the way I wanted... it splits and cracks on the 90° bends... oh well... off to The Home Depot for some different material... try again tomorrow. :silly:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Jtech011:
You can use this rail slider http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007L44LBW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1383925095&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70 to play around with the axis point of the camera and reduce parallax error when doing panoramas.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] toenail_flicker:
I have a similar set-up for macros that I haven't tried out yet. Life keeps getting in the way, darn it. Guess it would probably work the same.

Edit - Duh. Looked at the link name and it is a macro setup. Never thought of using it for my N3, though. I'm really going to have fun now. :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] KruseLudsMobile:
What about this? I use this for my smartphones with a tripod and it works really great. It works with any phone in or not in any case. Sorry to rain on your parade but this thing really works really well! http://www.bitemyapple.co/products/capta

Sent from my Galaxy Note III; Previous owner/hacker of Galaxy S III, Galaxy Nexus, Droid X, HTC HD2, HTC Touch Pro 2, HTC Tilt, HTC 8525, O2 XDA II, O2 XDA.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] killa12222:
That is an awesome idea! Another reason for me to procrastinate :P
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] b00mb00mchuck:
Why would this be "raining on my parade"?

You just showed some girly looking piece of plastic that took a kickstarter backed by 850 people and sells for $35...

I made mine for 2 bucks from solid aluminum...

That's not rain..... it's the whole reason for the parade bro...
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] KruseLudsMobile:
This is solid machined aluminum not "girly looking piece of plastic"

This is heavily machined aluminum, not plastic, you don't even know what you are talking about.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] b00mb00mchuck:
"Heavily machined" .... yeah ... that exists

I didn't post to compete with market products... this is a DIY for people who enjoy making their own gadgets instead of paying 40 bucks for a 3 inch L-bracket... dont be mad bro... didn't mean to "rain on your parade"

So to summarize this sesame street episode:

Same result, different methods

Aluminum L-bracket with 1/4 thread that will work with any tripod or camera mount and cell phone case.

One method gets you off your butt and doing something that leaves you with a satisfying feeling of accomplishment.

The other method has you clicking a link and waiting for the post man.

Nothing wrong with either one of those choices... just depends on the type of person you are is all. :cool:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Jtech011:
I'm all about diy but I need time. Especially because I'm working 8 days a week (actually 7 but feels like 8 because I work 16 overnight :eek:)

I wanted to try this project and also try to use this on my glidecam but the phone is too light.Gonna have to add some top weight to get it to work. Maybe this week coming up I'll get to it since I'll be going to work at night. If I do get around to it I'll post a link to the video.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] b00mb00mchuck:
Time slowing me down too bro... i got all the stuff here to build my photosphere gimbal but I need the time to get it done :p
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Jtech011:
That's another thing. I need some more tools.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] koebrah:
What did you do to the case?

Hi. Thanks for the post and pictures. I was wondering if you could elaborate on the work you did to the case.

As best as I can tell, you took what is now the top (and long) side and trimmed its lip ... A little on the left, and the same on the right. Essentially leaving that "lip" part only in the middle.

Is that correct? If so, can you elaborate on how you did that? Did you find that a blade worked best, or did you use other tools?

TIA
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] boodie:
http://www.overstock.com/#/Electronics/Universal-Tripod-Cell-Phone-Holder/6276457/product.html

Less than $4.

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Search Amazon "Cell phone tripod mount" and see hundreds. $2 up to $50.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] KruseLudsMobile:
Just use this (machined aluminum, tiny and slips into a pocket) with any tripod and any phone: http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/1...hat-brings-a-tripod-mount-to-your-smartphone/

Sent from my Galaxy Note III; Previous owner/hacker of Galaxy S III, Galaxy Nexus, Droid X, HTC HD2, HTC Touch Pro 2, HTC Tilt, HTC 8525, O2 XDA II, O2 XDA.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kbm:
I've used the Woxom Slingshot for the original Note and it fits the Note 3. :good: Forget the image stablisation - that's just empty words. The tripod mount is the winner - it can mount to any 1/4" tripod.

Now, v2 is on a Kickstarter which should fit the Note 3 even better.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] b00mb00mchuck:
You are exactly right with your description... I used a Dremel tool with diamond cutoff wheel and some fine sandpaper to smooth it out after cutting.

I see all these posts of where to buy some universal gadgetry ... but to me ... it ain't no fun unless I hacked it together myself :cool:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nerys71:
Just use any typical phone mount that will fit the note III (most will as the note 3 is a wee narrower than the Note 2) so far all that I have tried fit fine (just barely with my UAG case installed)

anyway just drill a tiny hole (3/16th is about right) that is a bit smaller than the screw mount on your tripod. and your done. your 1/4" tripod screw mount will force thread right into that hold. swivel up 90' and your good to go. I will post a picture later on.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] b00mb00mchuck:
that's exactly what I was trying to avoid :eek:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nerys71:
Why? I love mine cheap good looking secure and universal and no mods to the tripod.

Here is a video showing what I did

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQGbpywI_Pc
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] b00mb00mchuck:
Nothing wrong with that at all... just personal preference.... I don't like those big lock jaw , battle clamp , looking universal cradles so I wanted something as simple and slim as possible and looks like it was made specifically for the N3... and same as you, no mods to the tripod.

Not arguing with anybody's preferences ... just pointing out mine when people say "just use one of these"... I looked at those and didn't like them is all.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nerys71:
I totally get that. For me it was about cheap and easy since I sometimes need to set up 5 to 8 of these on the field (and many different types of devices). I have been using dollar tree "brooms handles" with zip tied angle brackets wrapped in sticky sided foam rubber as "clamps" to hold the phone :)

this is cheaper looks better and is more secure :) (I plan to mount these to spikes I stick in the ground) an external battery back also gets strapped on to keep the timelapse going longer :)

for a built for the phone look I can help with that too if your not using a case

get this 380804472498 (ebay) for $5.50

its molded specifically for the note 3 so it won't fit any other device. device your own desired attachment method as you see fit.

if you don't need or want the suction cup save a buck and get this one 201028559159 (same thing no suction cup mount)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] project.in.process:
OP,

how did you affix the SunPac swivel ballhead to the tripod? Did you simply glue it? If able, could you take a pic of that area?

I'm assembling my own at the moment, and am debating buying a swivel ball head ($5) + metal bracket ($x) or a mini tripod with ballhead & cell phone case for $9--tearing it apart and making it work with my regular size tripod.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] b00mb00mchuck:
The SunPac swivel ball head has threads in it that match the standard tripod/camera threads, so it just screws on to any tripod with those standard threads... Easy breezy. :p
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] project.in.process:
Ah. Thanks. Thinking of what my tripod looks like (at home), it's a quick-release attachment tripod (missing the quick-release bracket that attaches to the camera). So I guess I'll have to pick up one of those to go on the tripod, for the sunpac swivel ball to screw onto.

1 step at a time, ha.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kadir.eksi:
Good work [emoji106]
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Hero746:
I was thinking about doing YouTube videos and using my Note 3 to film so I subscribed because this is EXACTLY what I was looking for.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] hurdlejade:
this is the tripod + adapter that i'm using.

works great, taking nearly perfect photospheres with it is very easy.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] project.in.process:
what's the adapter you're using?

most that i'm finding (premade on ebay) aren't large enough for the note 3. most stop at support for 2.9"wide phones.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] hurdlejade:
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281165698044&ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:C:NL:3160

this is the one i ordered. it took nearly 3 weeks to arrive from hong kong so keep that in mind.the quality is good enough, i'd recommend ordering two so you always have a spare one..
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] fredrik8:
I got the tripod from a friend, he said that he didn't need it so I could have it.

It's a Manfrotto #128 for video recording.

All I did was screwed a L-shaped metal to the head and glued together one side of a cable duct to the L-shaped metal

I glued the other side of the cable duct on a cheap plastic case.

I just put the phone into the case and slide it into the tripod and vice versa to take it out, works great :)

Finished.. :)

Thanks for inspiration

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[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] corvettesky:
Cool, I will try to do one for my self.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] bowhunt2005:
so i just got my replacement phone and im having issues rooting it. ive updated to zvc and tried running fiddys bat file. it starts and get to the point where i need to press restore on the phone. i push restore and then it just sits there. doesnt continue at all. any ideas what im doing wrong? thanks in advance.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] _dannyboy:
im not sure but i had issues with the bat file as well. i recommend using Framaroot from the playstore. extremely quick and easy
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] xasbo:
In two different AOKP roms (AOCP, PACman), I have a problem where if I'm on a call and forcefully turn the screen off by pressing the power button (as opposed to by the prox sensor or by timeout), the phone reboots. Interesting, if there's audio on the call, it will continue to play as the shutdown animation is playing.

I have the accessibility setting to end calls with the power button turned OFF. I can't think of any other settings which would affect this.

I tried searching on this symptom, but didn't find anyone with this issue. I clean installed both ROMs, but AOKP seems to be a common denominator. Anyone have advice for me?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] sbrown23:
Does it ever reboot at other times after you've pressed the power button, or is it only while in a call? I recently had a problem where the phone would reboot after I turned it on. I was on CM and went to SHOStock and it still did the same! I figured, hell, after two different ROMs and it still acting the same, maybe it was hardware. Ended up taking the phone apart and there was some gunk around the inside part of the power button keeping it held in too far and triggering the reboot after a few seconds. After removing the button and carefully cleaning it (it's very small), I now no longer have a reboot problem on either CM or SHOStock.