yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto X Q&A] phermey:
if you are going to go motomaker... why get black? just saying if you are going to customize. it doesnt matter what the color is. it will look great. woven looks much better though.

i dropped mine face down on a pebble four days after i got it. busted screen. had motocare though. so got replacement for free. my brother dropped his on concrete. not a scratch. so as with all phones... it depends on where/how it hits. needless to say i now have a case and screen protector. my brother goes naked like a pro. the case i got is the quicksand. very minimal and does not wrap over the edge.

my wifi has never faltered. i get great signal all around my house and 100' outside of it. with a single antenna $20 tp-link router. could go much further i reckon since im 3/4 signal 100' away. and yes... moto, like nokia, puts the best radios in their phones. this new line of phones... has a double wrap or something on the lte. whatever it is... it was designed with double the antenna of what comes in most phones.

hope this/that helps. buy the phone. you will not regret it. its not like a gs4 where its full of crap you will never use and you think its cool. owning this phone gives you a sense of fulfillment. you know you have the best. you know its as close to perfect as you will ever get.
[Moto X Q&A] T-Keith:
Thanks for the info. I personally don't care for all the colors, black is fine. I'm waiting for motomaker for the 32gb option, 16gb is would be a step backwards from my 2 year old phone, even less than my 4 year old dinc.

I do think the woven looks good, but the black almost looks flat, I wish I could see it in person.
[Moto X Q&A] GreenMunky:
Go to an AT&T store, they have Moto Maker examples of all the color options, maybe Best Buy too, but I don't know that for sure. I'm having a terrible time deciding what combination I'm going to go with... hoping the wood option comes tomorrow. That would make the decision much easier... ebony looks super sexy.
[Moto X Q&A] T-Keith:
Now the question is, is the developer model worth it? Will root be enough, or is a locked bootloader the best bet for those who like to tweak?
[Moto X Q&A] GreenMunky:
I'm not worried. Being as bare bones as this phone is, there's no bloat to remove, no obnoxious manufacturer overlay, and no performance issues thatneed tweaking. The only reason I really waited for Moto Maker is to have the option of 32GB of memory. Now I can't decide how to design mine :p
[Moto X Q&A] T-Keith:
Ordered through moto maker today, any former DROID incredible owners out there?
[Moto X Q&A] GreenMunky:
I'm considering these:

Just can't decide...
[Moto X Q&A] T-Keith:
I really liked the woven but after looking at the other options in the store I think the flat look is nice. From what I can tell it's not too hard to swap yourself and woven are always available on eBay.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chugger93:
Am I an idiot or how do u add more than two home screens on stock launcher/aosp?

Thanks in advance!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abaaaabbbb63:
Take an icon and drag it to the right edge of the screen. It should create a new screen.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chugger93:
Omg... Thanks feel dumb
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dbldown768:
I have the option enabled in settings. Don't see the button for voice to text.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dbldown768:
Anyone?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dbldown768:
Solved.

Under keyboard input methods you need to enable Google voice typing as an input.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] mark1316:
I have been looking for the settings for O2 UK to put MMS and Grps back on my phone . I used the corporate code to take off Active but for the life of me I cant find the settings for MMS. Please dont make me put active back on
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gypsy214:
Any rom I ccok on the kitchen wont boot. I even tried the stock m919 firmware and it wont pass the boot logo. I wonder if this have something to do with kitchen or not?

Cant do logcat because phone wont fully connect to computer. It says waiting for device on adb commands.

I wonder if anybody could help me out. I can send you the rom and see for yourself.

Is this a kitchen problem or not. Also kitchen wont deodex rom I had to do it on a 3rd party app like universal deodex. This is getting annoying since I want my own rom with my own mods. I never had problems with other devices before.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pendejerto:
I got the same issue, anybody can help us here? mine gets to the samsung logo, after the bootanimation, and stays there.....
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elesbb:
Use logcat to debug what the issue is..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nish983:
don't use stock kernel. if you are making rom for i9500 use perseus kernel. only problem for not booting up is stock kernel. i don't know custom kernel for other s4 variants but do use best custom kernel available
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Degrated Shadow:
there is nothing wrong with stock kernel. it is perfect. the problem is kitchen is usin deodexing api which is a lower version. now 4.3 needs a higher version.

perseus is good kernel. but it gives errors in mtp so beware
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nish983:
i know it has lower api level but the problem is stock kernel . i faced the same problem but as soon as i replaced it with persues it booted up. and de-odexing works perfect i dont know why but it does :P
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Degrated Shadow:
i repeat no problem with stock kernel. 4.3 stock kernel and sources need higher api of deodexing

perseus adds support also for lower api as higher i think.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gypsy214:
But even stock 4.2.2 wont boot. It gets annoying it just stay on boot logo. I tried many roms I made in kitchen and none work. So I figure it was a kitchen issue on my end. Stock kernel too.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Surge1223:
The sad thing about the thread is that it basically proves the developer discussion idea isnt working. Most rom devs with roms released do boot, otherwise they wouldnt still have those threads. I was really hoping a rom dev would answer here... but the issue doesn't have to do api or the kernel really. I don't release custom roms for the public but I do make myself a new one every couple days if I want to try something. If it doesn't boot that means you either edited the kernel on a locked device, editied the recovery partition on a locked device, didnt change the update-script to an updater-script script, added modules to the kernel that are not compatible, or make a rom from a base not compatible with your device, etc. I don't think its fair to blame kitchen for any of those issues, Dsidia does give clear instructions. Just my two cents.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DSA:
dont use the kitchen to actually build the rom, zip it up yourself

Personally, i use the kitchen to extract, deodex and zipalign...nothing more, and i never have issues
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elesbb:
I use it for the updater-script cause I'm too lazy to make it myself lol
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enescecen:
Guys so I tried to install a custom rom (miui) on my s4 I9505 but it didnt work and my phone didnt boot anymore. I had a backup tried to restore my backup but it didnt work. I tried to instal official stock firmware for my s4. Now my phone boots up but it acts weird ( Sound doesnt work, Apps crash, no wifi, no recognition of sd card) After reading a few threats i learned that i have a so called knox? and my knox warranty void says 0x1 So i guess i dont have any warranty anymore. Is there a way to fix the phone?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adnan1973:
Try this

Flash the stock Rom

boot in recovery wipe data factory reset and wipe cache partitions

again flash stock

but Knox reset imposible
[Nexus 5 Accessories] grndc2gsr:
NFC Tags with 1k Chip 10 Pack + Keychain + Free Bonus Tag - Android Writeable & Programmable - Adhesive Sticker Back - Samsung Galaxy S3 Note 2 - HTC One First One X Droid DNA - Sony Xperia - Lg Optimus G - Smart Tags - Best Money-Back Guarantee!

Here is a 10 pack with prime shipping. I'm going to put one in my car to turn on BT and launch my podcast app and max out the media volume. I will have one at work to change the volume on the phone and turn on wifi. I Might keep on in my wallet to turn on a outdoor style mode.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] andpol:
"Not compatible with the SAMSUNG S4, Moto X, Note 3, Nexus, Blackberry and Nokia products. "
[Nexus 5 Accessories] darkfire2024:
http://www.amazon.com/TagsForDroid-...e=UTF8&qid=1384032172&sr=8-6&keywords=nfc+tag

I got those because of the cool stickers. Right now I have one on my laundry basket to set alarm for 30 minutes to tell me the laundry is done. i also use the keychain as a vibrate/ringer toggle for when I leave and enter meetings.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sohell:
That laundry and meeting idea is great. That could be very useful.

Here are some UK based sellers

http://www.amazon.co.uk/RapidNFC-NTAG203-29mm-Clear-Tags/dp/B008JW5QZ0/ - £4.80+£1.50 del

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kamor®-NFC-tags-Waterproof-Stickers/dp/B00DRDZ08E/ - £9.99 inc del

Any advice on which type to go for? Pros and Cons for each type?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] JCreazy:
Just some info incase you guy didn't already know. When buying NFC tags for the Nexus 5, make sure they say NTAG203 or you will have problems writing them.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jeimygirl:
I got a 5 pack about a year ago to use with my S2. Have yet to use them.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] hackdisk:
Just bought this 10+1 pack $12 with Prime: http://www.amazon.com/Kamor®-NFC-tags-Waterproof-Stickers/dp/B00DRDZ08E

Could use one to fetch news and turn on music in the morning :p
[Nexus 5 Accessories] compchick813:
I bought 4 from Tagstand and have set up 2 for the car - one for my car dock which will turn on BT, GPS, and auto brightness and launch Maps, and the other I will put on the dash or something to turn off BT and GPS and set my brightness lower.

The laundry one is a great idea!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] a9y:
The novelty wears off pretty quickly. I purchased a few wrist tags to use with my nexus 7, with the idea to automatically unlock when in close proximity. Turns out it's easier to enter a pin.

The Android Beam feature which uses NFC (and bluetooth) is very handy. Find myself using that most days.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] eastpac:
What's the difference between the NTAG203 (Type 2) and Topaz 512 NFC (Type 1) tags?

The site I looked at said both should work on all NFC devices.

The only difference I can see is the memory: 168b v 450b. Anything else?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sohell:
I am not sure either - like you suggest, I would have hought both types are compaitable with all devices. More intelligent people may be able to explain it better..

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/NFC_Tags

http://www.nfc.cc/technology/nfc-tag-types/
[Nexus 5 Accessories] PunchTheLion:
My oh my, why on Earth does this happen all the time.

Come out with new technology.

Oh no, let's make two standards of NFC chips!

:silly:

I'll use it for car, work and home but more creative ways, I don't know yet.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sohell:
Yeh, I know... This looks useful

http://rapidnfc.com/nfc_enabled_phones
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Watcher07:
Below I found an explanation of the different tag types. Basically what I took from it is that type 1 &2 are meant to have a more disposable nature because they're not able to store enough information to perform complex tasks and are inexpensive to make. Type 3 & 4 are meant for more difficult things (i.e. probably things like Google Wallet reader where significant amounts of info are being passed around), are set at manufacture and thus can't be programmed as well as are more expensive.

Took the following from http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/wireless/nfc/near-field-communications-tags-types.php

NFC tag type definitions:

There are four basic tag types that have been defined. These are given designations 1 to 4 and each has a different format and capacity. These NFC tag type formats are based on ISO 14443 Types A and B which is the international standard for contact-less smartcards) and Sony FeliCa which conforms to ISO 18092, the passive communication mode, standard).

The advantage of keeping the NFC tags as simple as possible is that they may be deemed to be disposable in many instances, often embedded in posters that may only have a short life, etc.

The different NFC tag type definitions are as follows:

Tag 1 Type: The Tag 1 Type is based on the ISO14443A standard. These NFC tags are read and re-write capable and users can configure the tag to become read-only. Memory availability is 96 bytes which is more than sufficient to store a website URL or other small amount of data. However the memory size is expandable up to 2 kbyte. The communication speed of this NFC tag is 106 kbit/s. As a result of its simplicity this tag type is cost effective and ideal for many NFC applications.

Tag 2 Type: The NFC Tag 2 Type is also based on ISO14443A. These NFC tags are read and re-write capable and users can configure the tag to become read-only. The basic memory size of this tag type is only 48 bytes although this can be expanded to 2 kbyte. Again the communication speed is 106 kbit/s.

Tag 3 Type: The NFC Tag 3 Type is based on the Sony FeliCa system. It currently has a 2 kbyte memory capacity and the data communications speed is 212 kbit/s. Accordingly this NFC tag type is more applicable for more complex applications, although there is a higher cost per tag.

Tag 4 Type: The NFC Tag 4 Type is defined to be compatible with ISO14443A and B standards. These NFC tags are pre-configured at manufacture and they can be either read / re-writable, or read-only. The memory capacity can be up to 32 kbytes and the communication speed is between 106 kbit/s and 424 kbit/s.

From the definitions of the different NFC tag types, it can be seen that type 1 and 2 tags are very different to type 3 and 4 tags, having different memory capacity and makeup. Accordingly it is expected that there is likely to be very little overlap in their applications.

Type 1 and type 2 tags are dual state and may be either read/write or read-only. Type 3 and Type 4 tags are read-only, data being entered at manufacture or using a special tag writer.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] PunchTheLion:
Wait...there's three standards of NFC chips? :silly:

Thankfully they can get some things standardised though.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rohin26:
I just bought a 10 pack of Topaz ones. I think they'll both work with the N5, its just the memory capacity thats different. If you use the app Trigger (formally known as NFC launcher) and make your tasks or actions, it tells you how many bytes they are, so you can buy your tag accordingly.

Also as a side note, dont buy the 1K tags as they arent compatible with the newer smartphones. They do have almost double the memory capacity but i rather not take a risk.

Will update everyone once i play around with my tags.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] eastpac:
Nice, most people on the sites/ebay opt for the NTAG203 (Type 2) instead of the Topaz 512 so there's not much feedback on it yet.

In terms of memory, the higher it is the more complex the task/action the tag can hold? Haven't had the chance to use Trigger yet so I don't know how many bytes a usual task would require but I'll get onto that soon.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sohell:
For those in the UK, an eBay seller has 10 sticker NFC tags for £6. Not tried them myself, but will be placing an order later today.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271279788892
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rohin26:
Yeh i was going to go for the NTAG203 but then i used trigger and created some dummy actions that i would use, they were well over the 144bytes mark. The Topaz 512's arent that much more expensive, only a couple of dollars. I dont mind paying for quality.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] eastpac:
Yeh I just ended up buying them, figured I might need the extra memory. From the site below for people in Australia (I contacted them and they confirmed there is complete overlap b/w this and the NTAG203 besides the memory) :

https://www.whiztags.com/product/whiztags-10-pack-topaz-512-compatible-with-all-nfc-phones/
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rohin26:
I bought mine from the same site, I'm down in Australia aswell lol
[Nexus 5 Accessories] eastpac:
hahaha nice, least we can flame them here if they don't end up working
[Nexus 5 Accessories] TheTommyD:
I programmed my Buss Pass and Bank Card to open their respective apps you can't write to them but they can be used as a trigger.. You can use anything with a NFC Chip in it!

Good if you want to experiment and you don't have any tags yet. I'm using NFC Task Launcher (Now Trigger) and the Update, that may be required for this to work.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rohin26:
how did you program your bus pass?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] TheTommyD:
I updated my original post> See #24
[Nexus 5 Accessories] obionenairobi:
I have been reading this NFC thread with great interest.

Can this only work by tapping the phone on the tag or does it work near distance?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] TheTommyD:
A few centimeters. Near distance will come...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rohin26:
The range depends on what kind of phone you have but I think varies between 1-4cm or so. You are pretty much tapping it at that distance anyway.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] raginglemon:
has anybody figured out how to get the tags to detect when the phone is in sleep mode/lock screen is active?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sohell:
Finally received my tags. Will try and have a pay if I get a chance...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] pzboyz:
Yes, by using the BLE feature most phones have now, it should be simple for an AOSP based device to duplicate the software to work with iBeacon based tags.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cooooooop:
I have a few tags, here is what I use them for:

- one tag at work that sets a Tasker variable AT_WORK to on/off and based on that variable changes if I get notifications for work email. Also launches my time tracking website.

- one tag on my wireless blue tooth headphones that enables bluetooth and pairs the headphones

- a couple tags around the house that turn media mode on/off (media volume max, launch upnp player/stop playing) so I can plug into speakers and start playing music/videos off my local network

- a tag next to my door to outside that turns on gps, screen brightness max, ringer volume max, turn on lock screen (opposite when I come home)

- tag on my car keys that starts car mode

I use them pretty frequently. Can be a pain to setup properly, especially the one I needed to set up to only turn on/off work email notifications, but the time saved each time I use them is adding up quickly!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] TheTommyD:
I read your post quickly and when I saw "a tag next to my door outside that turns on gps: I read gas.

He starts his BBQ lol.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cooooooop:
I wonder if that would be possible... I need to find a flame app in the play store and drop it like a match into the BBQ. Think it'll light?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] endigo85:
I've used NFC tags for 2 years and I do agree the novelty wears away rapidly. Here are the only ones that I use anymore, regularly anyway.

- Toggle Night Mode On/Off (auto brightness, lower phone and notification volume, say "Good Night"). I placed this one on my dresser next to the bed.

- Toggle Bluetooth On/Off. This is placed on the sun visor in my car and automatically connects to a Bluetooth music receiver plugged into the car's auxiliary input. Furthermore, establishing this Bluetooth connection launches a Tasker profile that automatically opens my music app and then a few seconds later, begins navigating home or to work, depending where I am and what time it is.

- Display Wi-Fi password. It's placed on my Wi-Fi router.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nfaust01:
I plan to use one and only one. Never had a need for one before as Tasker automates my phone. But the one i will use will be in junction with tasker.

It will be placed on the wireless charging pad that also has a magnetic hold for a wireless dock in my car. The tag will trigger tasks to connect to my App Radio 3, Connect to my PTV3000 and set the necessary volumes and profiles for in car such as read aloud texts.

So to get a full mirror on my radio of my phone all i would have to do is place my phone on the mat.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] evildave_666:
Anyone ever found an app that will start/terminate a VPN connection (using the built-in VPN client stuff) using a tag?

Tasker and everything else I've tried can't seem to manage it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] saviora:
NFC NOOB

I have not played around with NFC before so how would I use it to find stuff that usually get lost (keys, remotes etc)? If I tag my key chain, how would I be able to find it?

Have 2 tags with the same purpose - one on the set of keys and one the wall or desk where it wont move.... and then?

Can it be tracked/traced to within a few metres or less?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] krolla03:
This probably explains why my Samsung TecTiles dont work anymore.

What is the difference?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cooooooop:
NFC stands for near field communication. In reality you basically need to touch the nfc tag to the phone to register it. Your idea to use it to find lost items isn't gonna work, sorry.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] tylerdurden83:
Can you help me with this one? Thanks!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sohell:
Sure, I'll try :)

- Open Trigger -- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jwsoft.nfcactionlauncher&hl=en_GB

- Go to My Tasks

- Hit the plus symbol at the top to create a new trigger

- Hit the plus symbol at the too to select a trigger - choose NFC

- Hit the plus symbol at the top to choose an category - choose Wireless & Networks - then choose WiFi Connect

- Configure your wifi connection

- Give this a name if you get a chance

- Add a secondary task (Actually, maybe you want the first task to switch wifi on, and connecting to your wifi as the second task?)

Give that a go
[Nexus 5 Accessories] eastpac:
I have just received the Topaz 512 NFC (Type 1) tags from Whiztags:

https://www.whiztags.com/product/whiztags-10-pack-topaz-512-compatible-with-all-nfc-phones/

Just confirming for everyone that the Topaz 512 NFC (Type 1) are working perfectly with the Nexus 5.

They are especially useful when the commands are >140b, commands that the NTAG203 will not have enough space to support
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mukand:
Cheap Topaz 512 NFC Tags compatible with Samsung Galaxy S4

Reached this thread searching for Cheap Topaz 512 NFC Tags for my S4 and did a little more research

Tagger.ca was giving a pack of 10 for $10(ca) + Free Shipping on Black-Friday, I think they will be repeating the same deal on Cyber Monday Sale

Regular price is $24.95 / 10

BuyNFCtags is selling the stickers and cards for as low as $0.80 + Economy $2.04 Shipping

Identivenfc is selling Blank NFC Tags - Type 1 for $1.25 + Shipping

WhizTags – 10 Pack – Topaz 512 $15.99(au) ~ $14.54 + International Delivery: $1.99

Tagstand is selling Type 1 NFC Sticker - Topaz - Square (45mm x 45mm) for $2.10 each + Shipping

Everywhere else I found the Topaz 512 NFC Tags to be $2 or more
[Nexus 5 Accessories] boosting1bar:
I used to use them when coming into/leaving my house to turn certain lights on or off and to lock all my doors, but Insteon doesn't support widgets in their new app that replaced Mobilinc Pro with the Hub. I find I rarely bother with them at all now.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sohell:
I travel to work by bicycle, and the wife likes to know when I arrive at work and when I leave for home. A quick tap on an NFC sticker, and I'm able to send a text to let her know both times. Boring, but saves me a few minutes a day and keeps her happy!