yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] stokedcrf:
I race motocross and I have a gopro as well as the newest Contour roam +2.

Hands down the Contour is so much better. Everyone at the track is switching now.

The reason is (and most gopro users will agree) that it's actually hard to control the gopro or turn off and on while it's mounted. It has a small led that in direct sunlight you can't see, and if you hit record you will always be asking the guy beside you if it's running as you staring him in the face lol. Gopro users goto line is "is it on?" haha. It's not uncommon to have a guy at the starting gate tap me on the shoulder to ask if he's recording.

That said, the Contour uses a massive slider and the whole thing vibrates when it starts recording. It's mint to use without looking at it and the laser levelling is cool too with the spinning lens means you can mount it anyway no need to line it up.

My Bluetooth on the gopro tends to lose connectivity sometimes. Not the case with my Contour. Also read up about the gopro and lockups requiring reboots.

Sorry this isn't a direct answer to your note question, but you will not be disappointed getting a real action cam.

Ps the only place the gopro wins is it does 1080p at 60 fps. On the Contour it does 30 fps at 1080p. The Contour does however support 60 fps in 720p which in my opinion is the best for file sharing anyways. 1080p seems overkill for most applications.

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I give my gopro a big thumbs down anyways :(

It's all just marketing with them. Gopro has been around a very long time and I had an SD one years ago before anyone even heard of them. At that time they were the only company that made anything that small and light. Now the competition is growing so large gopro is like Apple and just relying on the name.

That said, the contour one I mentioned above isn't real cheap either, but there are many cheap options available around the 100 dollar mark just review them and look on YouTube. Search for some contour vs whatever and you will find tonns in whatever price range you like.

It's too bad you left it so late! Else you would be able to purchase some online from China :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] sbeans:
FYI - Contour went out of business in August. There's a potential buyer, but last I saw it was not a done deal.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] klau1:
Damn, that's too bad

Contours are definitely better than GoPro for head mounting.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] krelvinaz:
I've informed Santa that a Drift Ghost HD would be nice for the end of the year.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] stanc52:
The Mobius ActionCam ............thats what im gonna use when i go snowboard. not spenting 400 for a go pro.. im still gona use my note 3 when i want to film others
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] tracyirvin:
Action Cam

Obviously anything currently in mainstream market including the GoPro is going to make anyone look like a dork.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] techchris427:
I'm trying to "install zip from sideload" using ClockworkMod on AT&T Fusion 2.

At the CMD I type:

adb sideload cm-10.1-20130602-NIGHTLY-u8665.zip

and get this error:

error: more than one device and emulator

Any Suggestions?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] techchris427:
Anyone know how to fix this? I can't use my phone.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] techchris427:
Solved

I went ahead and bought a Micro SD Card instead.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cybervibin:
Wtf man

Go to bootloader/ hboot/download mode

Then follow instructions how to flash the recovery
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] larue05:
Is there a way to unroot the GS4 MJ7 if I've rooted it with the Vroot method in the General forum?

My wife's GS4 has lost core functionality ever since the 4.3 OTA push from Samsung. She couldn't even open the dialer up and place a call, it simply crashes.

I decided to root her phone for her with the Vroot method, after doing a factory reset. (The Verizon rep in store said the 4.3 software was conflicting with the 4.2.2 and that a factory reset would be necessary.)

Alas that neither rooting nor the factory reset fixed the dialer issue. She still can't dial a call. Obviously at this point I need to take it into Verizon and have them give her a new phone. Pretty unacceptable that an OTA before even being rooted caused this issue for her.

So, is there an image I can put on for MJ7 with Odin?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Fourty8:
Check this thread for a complete device wipe/repartition and emergency recovery image you can flash with Odin. I would bet that this may solve your problem. You will obviously lose all your data, so take the necessary precautions. Good luck.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Chris-M.:
If your a Verizon customer you can use the software tool to restore to factory after using Vroot to root your s4. I did backed up everything as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kchitown1977:
Do you have link where I can DL software tools.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
Plug your phone in to your PC. A drive will show up with the Verizon Recovery Agent.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Chris-M.:
Yea just plug into pc
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kchitown1977:
I'll try again not at comp right now. Tried last night kept getting error...ty
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
No problem. This recovery will wipe the phone, but it does avoid the whole ODIN thing.

If you can't get it to work, PM me and I'll get you a copy of the software.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ksteele123:
A video of this would be awesome! But does this method remove the lock on bootup?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
Making a video would require me to wipe my phone. Not happening. :)

Yes, this will remove the "Custom" flag that shows up at boot time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ksteele123:
Thank you, great info
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crazysoccerman:
The verizon software works great. Just to let people know, after its done the phone will reboot. It will show 'custom' when it reboots. Once its finished booting up, turn off your phone and then turn it on again. The 'custom' text and icon will be gone.

Thanks to those who shared this method :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] maplewood:
Hmm.

I wish I could say that I see that Recovery Agent. When I connect to my PC all I see is the S4 Portable Media Player -- which when opened shows the Card and the Phone.

And oddly enough the device is listed as an S4 Active -- which it is not it is a plain vanilla S4 (Rooted)

Where might I find the Recovery Agent?

thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
Are you running a fully stock ROM? If so, the drive should show up when you plug in your phone. At least that's the case with mine.

I just tried it on my MJ7 phone - the drive shows up for a minute or so then disappears. Disabling USB debugging doesn't seem to change that.

Sounds like Kies may be your only choice.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] maplewood:
yes, stock rom.

A drive does show up -- but there is not Agent on it.

The device shows up as a separate entry but that doesn't have it either.

No big deal. There is a .99 app and if I've got ten minutes Kies or Odin will do it I suspect.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Drychembrehm:
Sorry to bring up an older thread, but I'm having a peculiar issue that has to do with this thread.

I'm trying to upgrade to MK2 on my VZW S4 (which is currently rooted via VROOT on MJ7), but I keep reading that I need to unroot my phone before taking the upgrade and rooting again. Well, that's all fine and dandy, especially when I ran across this thread saying I could simply use the Verizon Recovery Agent. The only problem is, When I follow the instructions to get to the recovery agent, I instead get a "VZW Upgrade Assistant".

Is there a way to bypass the upgrade assistant to get to the recovery agent?

Is it actually necessary to unroot prior to taking the upgrade? Can I do a system recovery from the phone itself and then do the upgrade?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] maplewood:
Can't say I know the answer to your direct question but running MJ7 I too do not get the Recovery Agent.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
When I plug in my (MK2) phone, I get a drive offering the Upgrade Assistant. I assume that's what it's currently called.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bfitz26:
so here is the deal go throught with the software assistant and it istall it after it is installed then it will give u 2 options to upgrade assistant and software repair assistant use that one one of my recommendations is to use back of pc usb ports it kept freezing at 66 percent and that seemed to have solved it good luck i am at 73 percent and moving... :)
[G2 General] diamond jinx:
I went into ATT today to grab my wife her own LG G2 and saw the price was $49.99 online versus $99 in the store. They actually price matched it in the store. I was kinda bummed that I paid $99 the week prior and they gave me a $50 bill credit to offset the price from my purchase. How awesome was that. So if you are looking to get this device $49.99 so should be reason enough for this beast of a phone. If you are within your 14 day window they may also give you the $50 bill credit. I attached my receipt for the non believers.
[G2 General] kimtyson:
Nice! Thanks. (I hit your button, too.) Did they also waive activation fee? Looks like activation was $0 on your receipt.
[G2 General] Bubbascaper:
:(

I just bought mine last week, and the store said that 49.99 price only applies to online purchases. Very bummed, considering all the camera problems I'm having with it. They said I can return since its within 14 days of purchase but there is a restocking fee of 35 dollars which would make my total savings of 15 dollars + hassle of return and wait for mail delivery.

You lucked out!
[G2 General] hydeah:
Remember, they also offer %50 off bluetooth life+ headsets, if you are into that sort of thing.

Also, was anyone able to score some free goodies from AT&T with contract extension/renewal?
[G2 General] diamond jinx:
Not true. I would go to another ATT. My receipt proves they can do it. The LG is at discount and is not apart of the Online Only deals.
[G2 General] 00mred00:
There shouldn't be a restock fee if it is defective
[G2 General] hydeah:
I just spoke to ATT, rep Christina. She said there is restocking fee if the phone was shipped to you, even if you ordered in store, and even if it is defective.

You need to ship the phone back with the prepaid label to avoid restocking fee.

I also placed my order today via same rep and hope to receive the phone by Friday.
[G2 General] snoopdog:
Best buy has same offer on black friday. If you can't wait till then you can get it for $99 plus you get $50 e-gift card
[G2 General] justflorin:
Costco has it for $80 including accessories and free activation/waived upgrades in most instances ie. if you ask.

Don't forget, att currently has a $100 trade in program that i used to buy a pebble smartwatch cuz the guy was cool enough even though I didn't buy it there, just saying...
[G2 General] InfinitiGuy:
Paid $39.99 Canadian for my G2 today.
[G2 General] xyltha:
Paid full price on release day. Proud of it; worth every penny.

Kudos to those that are getting discounts now, I simply couldn't wait!

<3
[G2 General] bova80:
I paid full price on release day then complained to ATT the price dropped to 99.99 and they gave me a $50 credit
[G2 General] SKyRocKeting727:
Deal or not, the G2 is a Beast!!!:cool:

Sent from my G2
[G2 General] P1 Wookie:
I paid full price the first time, then I broke it, but had another upgrade eligible line, so I bought a replacement for 49.99 through Amazon. lol:good:
[HTC One Max] cheesemaker99:
Mod Edit: Spam removed.
[HTC One Max] pradeepvizz:
looks good! i have not used a Poetic before. what material is this made of ?

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I seem to like the Poetic Invictus Hybrid Case with the kick stand, just wonder how it feels.
[HTC One Max] gcforreal:
If the invictus is anything like the one for the note 3 I'd stay away.. Very glossy and slippery kind of like a naked galaxy s3...but the part that was a deal breaker was the buttons were near impossible to press so much so that they offered buyers the option to return it for another case free of charge... Maybe they revised the buttons on this one though... The kickstand leaves alot to be desired as well
[HTC One Max] mnsportsguy1978:
Bring back the atmosphere!
[HTC One Max] wase4711:
I've got one coming, so I will let you know...

All I know is that for THAT low price, its worth trying..

I ordered about 5 different Amazon cases, and I think the most expensive one was 8 bucks, so at those kind of prices, why not?
[HTC One Max] seventwozero:
No reason not to at that price. I just paid 20$ for a cheap tpu case at VZW today.
[HTC One Max] wase4711:
yep, buying cases/screen protectors, or any accessories at any of the phone stores is a monumental rip off...The same manufacturers who package stuff for Verizon/ATT/Sprint sell their stuff on Amazon in a plain package for about 80-90% less...
[HTC One Max] seventwozero:
I'm planning on ordering something from amazon and taking this back.. I didn't trust myself for a week while I waited for it to ship here.
[HTC One Max] wase4711:
I ordered some stuff from amazon a couple of days before I got the phone, so I only had 2 days with no protection until stuff started coming in from Amazon..Keep the Verizon stuff until you get your amazon stuff. They give you 30 days to return stuff, don't they?
[HTC One Max] imakul8:
That hybrid style is probably the best case I've seen. They need to make a holster for it.
[HTC One Max] Crodley:
Any updates on how these cases are?
[HTC One Max] wase4711:
I got this one the other day

http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Palette-Black-Manufacturer-Warranty/dp/B00FY9OPCQ

its nice, but very thin, no real protection for the top or bottom; its more like a thin hard plastic shell, that will protect the back of the phone from scratches, but thats about it. No lip to protect the screen if you turn it face down, so,its more decorative than protective..
[HTC One Max] djnikko:
Bought the one with kick stand, garbage save your $.

enscribed on an HTC One Max
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ownercj:
Okay, if someone would steal my phone and wipe it, would it be possible for an app on the external sd card to automatically install another application to the phone again? Or is the external sd card wiped with the factory restore? Is it even possible to install an app to the internal card automatically anyways? I'm just curious...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Almite:
The app on the external/micro SD card could not be automatically installed if the phone was wiped/factory reset, without first also enabling an option in Setttings > Security and checking Unknown Sources, it is unchecked by default.

The external/micro SD card is NOT wiped by a factory reset.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ownercj:
So basically, it's impossible.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Darth:
Yup. After a wipe, any apps still need to be installed/restored to work.
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] Woody_XDA:
Hi Guys,

Recent got an XDA IIi after being with the older XDA II for over 16 Months.

But I have recently run into problems with my BT Car kit :

Motorola Bluetooth Car Kit HFW-8000.

Basically the problem is that it does not always connect to the Car Kit and when it does it will only from time to time connect and let me have a handfree conversation.

I have also used the Broadcom Bluetooth Cab file here in order to extend what Bluetooth Profiles that can be used but seems not to have any great bearing to stablize the issue.

So I went down the Hard Reset Road but again still intermittent issues, I then upgraded the ROM to the New one on the O2 Website the v 1.11.169 ROM.

I also had similar issues with the XDA II but it was resolved by using the Pocket Bluetooth tools, which was great and never once after installing it did I have any issues with the Car Kit.

http://www.bluetooth.jazztel.es/

One of my questions is, is there a similar programme to to above Pocket Bluetooth tools for the XDA IIi as I have tried it with the XDA IIi but does not work.

Or does anyone know how you would revert to have the XDA II radio or is there a work around for it.

Thanks Guys

Woody :D
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] Mace:
Hi Woody_XDA,

I have had my XDA2i for a couple of months now and recently got a O2 blue headset for it, I had simular problems with the headset disconnecting and having to manually connect every time I switched it on. After browsing this wonderfull forum I decided to do a corperate install and get rid of the O2 active interface, since then no problems at all. I now use Pugs modified ROM version 162 with radio 1.04 and have no stability problems at all with no twice weekly reset. Hope this helps you and many thanks to Pug for his ROM.

Mace
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] christopherwoods:
Ditto, I also use the custom firmware with 1.04 radio and bluetooth works a charm. It still eats battery like nothing else, but it works with no problems. Also like the fact that the XDA can cope with my GPS receiver and my handsfree kit simultaneously, that's handy for in the car. :D
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] Woody_XDA:
Cheers Guys for the information, took it on board and works great, did a great deal of stress testing in order to confirm it and works excellent..Thanks to PUG again and guys thanks for the info much appreciated and this is by far a great forum :D
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] Bewlay Brother:
Mace - you mention some bluetooth issues being resolved since you applied the custom ROM... I posted in the Alpine Applications forum here the other day a list of issues with bluetooth that I was wondering had been addressed - so far no reply - are these the symptoms that were cured for you??
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] Mace:
Hi Bewlay Brother sorry, I missed your other post on Bluetooth issues, my original problem was that every time I switched on my BT headset , which is a O2 Blue, I had to open the BT manager and make the connection, the phone would then occasionally lose the connection and sometimes whilst still showing a connection refuse to transfer the call. This was using the official 162 ROM with the O2 active UI. I have since installed Pugs 162 ROM with radio1.04 and done a corporate install and BT seems to work perfectly, switch on the headset, it connects, never loses pairing and transfers calls.

Hope this helps you, and thanks again to Pug,

Mace.
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] Bewlay Brother:
Mace - what you describe sounds similar - my problems were essentially the loss of pairing with my Motorola headset a lot of the times when the XDAIIi switched off its display and went into stand-by mode, also if I closed the boom bike on the headset (to temporarily turn off the headset) it would fail to re-pair when I next opened the boom mike... the other issue was that I had to make sure the phone keyboard was displayed on the XDA once I had paired up otherwise the last number redial function on the headset would not work - if I pressed the dial button on headset and the phone display was not on the screen it would simply open the phone display function but fail to then dial the number - really crap. Also reception was poor to headset even over relatively short distances from the XDA. IF these areas in particular could be cured by the upgrade then I am eager to do it - I must admit I have read that this upgrade has not been without problems for some people here so it is going to be a tough call.
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] Mace:
Just a thought, but have you done a personal or corporate install as I think the main fix with Pugs ROM was the upgrade to radio 1.04, which I don’t think affects the BT, so a corporate install with your existing ROM may make a difference.
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] Bewlay Brother:
Did a corporate install when it was new out of the box...
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] fox 2:
whats the difference between the corporate and personal install?
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] christopherwoods:
Corporate doesn't install ANY of the branded O2 interface - so no gubbins, nothing to slow down the phone, you just get a bog standard Windows Mobile 2003 SE installation, aside from the O2 GPRS and SMS settings. Bosh.
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] oscar2689:
hi

i've been reading the posts and i have the same problem where can i get hold of pug's ROM if it's possible cos this seems to get rid of the problem
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] Mace:
And then today, headset will not automatically connect, needing Bluetooth manager to be opened to make the connection. AARRRGH!
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] zman:
BT car kit problems

I have the 1.04 Radio, but it still won't sync with my 2003 BMW 325xi bluetooh or with my 2005 Acura MDX bluetooth. :(

Help!
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] gsfthen:
Unstable Bluetooth Signal Strength - Samsung WEP200 Bluetooth Headset

Hi, I just got a Samsung WEP200 Bluetooth Headset. It would pair with my O2 XDAIIi but I cannot hear any voice in both incoming and outgoing calls. When I check the BT Manager, it shows a totally unstable BT strength that varies from very strong to very weak. The same headset worked well with other BT phones. My ROM version is 1.11.00 WWE, Radio version 1.04.00.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ALcAtRas500:
I have a big Problem.

I have Windows 8.1 installed Kies.

But my Galaxy ace don't connect to odin .

The driver is corrupt.

I can only switch to download mode no Boot and no recovery.

Can any one help me?

Greetings ALcAtRas
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chyco94:
Windows 8 problem

Hi mate,

U can try to use campatobility mode with windows xp sp3, Work it me :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ALcAtRas500:
Kies install? Only the driver is the Problem. How do you mean this?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chyco94:
Just remove all drivers, and intall driver with compatibility, not kies.

i think u need to install Virtual machine cuz windows 8 suck, try to use fedora\(windows7 for sure this works) when u try u ill never go back :)

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wind...ion=GT-S5830&Type=Hardware&tempOsid=Windows+8

Chyco94
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ALcAtRas500:
Thanks i have a Buddy with vista there i will test tomorrow.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ALcAtRas500:
It's solved.

Windows 8.1 sucks ...

Vista have rocks Odin xD
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobo89:
I always have my phone in my pockets without cases, but am surprised that this happened with this phone which is marketed as water resistant and dust ... "proof".

Few weeks ago it seems that some dust got on the CCD, and it's quite apparent in pictures. Anyone had similar issues ? (see attached picture) Basically all pictures I take are pretty bad because there is clear black dots that have covered the CCD. The dots move around every few days... unfortunately. But it seems that they will not move off the CCD.

I"m guessing this must of happened in factory, and it's moving around inside the phone. The water resistance is still quite stellar.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iDroid8:
If it happened in the factory, then return it to Sony. I think for this instance it'll be a free replacement.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] defsix:
I've the same problem too. 2 big spots that look like flies, I only noticed it the other day when taking a picture against a white wall :cyclops:

Don't know what to do...
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iDroid8:
I'm not sure if they can test if the flaps and things were breached by dust like they can with water. So surely it'd be a free replacement?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobo89:
Would love a free replacement, but bought it 2nd hand, (maybe third?), does the warranty still stand then?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iDroid8:
Warranty is tied to the phone not the purchaser so should be, yeah. Tweet them, email them or call them to clarify.