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[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] vsugan:
Bricked :( when rolling back from 4.3 to 4.1.2

I got the OTA update 4.3 and it has been draining the battern significantly. So i resorted to revert to 4.1.2 and i think bricked the phone.

This is the error i get from odin when trying to flash 4.1.2

<OSM> I747UCALG1_I747ATTALG1_I747UCALG1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..

<ID:0/006> File analysis..

<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/006> Initialzation..

<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/006> Transmission Complete..

<ID:0/006> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes

<ID:0/006> Receive Response from boot-loader

<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)

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

<ID:0/006> Removed!!

I see this error in the phone

s3 sw rev check fail: Fused 2 > Binary 0

Now phone does not boot up either. I'm not a android geek - was just trying to get to a older stable version where battery easily lasted for a day...

Saw this thread after i tried to flash 4.1.2 :( I still don't see a solution posted on how to get the phone to work again...

Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Can you please help on how to get this clockwork mod reflashed?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] m3lv1nht:
Anybody please provide tutorial for changing the flex cable xperia mini pro, photos or video?

thank you very much
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] xperiax10.awesome:
Hi guys,

I just got Nexus 5 as my 2nd phone.

Here I want to share some of the must have apps specifically for Nexus 5, similar thread I had created for other Sony Xperia Range & Samsung Galaxy Range (you can check the link in my Signature).

I will keep updating the list regularly, if you any awesome app specific to Nexus 5, please suggest !!

Note: I will NOT include apps which requires ROOT, for best root related apps check this thread created by Android_United

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1569607

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BEST FILE MANAGER - Solid Explorer

BEST LAUNCHER - Nova Launcher

BEST VIDEO PLAYER - MX Player

BEST DIALER - ExDialer

BEST WALLPAPERS - Wallbase

BEST PHOTO EDITOR - Pixlr

BEST NEWS APP - News Republic

--------------------------------------------

TOP APPS FOR GOOGLE NEXUS 5

SLIDING MESSAGING PRO - if you missing stock Messaging app, this is for you

ANDROID 4.4 SCREEN RECORD - a new way to capture video of your device's screen. Screen Record runs this command and saves the video file for you

MOVES - Moves automatically tracks your everyday life and exercise. Just carry your phone in your pocket or bag

BATTERY PERCENT FOR KITKAT - install this App and click on "Enable Battery Percent". Then reboot. You can uninstall the App afterwards. The setting will remain (by XDA user kroegerama)

====================================================

POWER CONTROLS best, no need of any other toggle app or battery status bar app, its all in one. Alternative: SWITCH PRO WIDGET

NEWS REPUBLIC - Awesome view, one of the best apps for all the news and info, I like it more than Flipboard.

EZPDF READER - the best PDF reader available.

RECEIPT - quickly make shopping lists and review previously bought items

PIXLR EXPRESS - More than 600 effects, overlays, and borders to personalize any image, free. Recommend

SCREEN MAKER - allows to connect 2 images: screenshot and smartphone image

SPLASHTOP - easiest and fastest remote desktop app to access your Windows or Mac

ULTIMATE CUSTOM WIDGET (UCCW) - Make your own widgets easily

BUSINESS CALENDAR - one of the best I found

EXPENSE MANAGER - best of its kind, best UI for mobiles & tablets

CALL POP OUT - An incoming call WILL NOT interrupt us while we are playing a game, reading Flipboard, surfing web. This nature of Android phone disturbs us and cost you time, concentration, feeling.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] FuMMoD:
Why would you consider solid explorer better than es file explorer? I haven't used solid explorer yet so I'll check it out since you think highly of it.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Yunabeco:
Followed Solid Explorer since the beta, gladly bought it once it went gold. I especially like it for its cloud explorer and its two-pane arrangement.

Two things I miss, and have been requested, are key-based authentication for SSH, and file selection (as in, get a file path from another application), which isn't working as desired.

It's not troubling me too much since I have workarounds for both (Namely AndFTP and OI File Manager).
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] clocinnorcal:
It is a great file manager and has a beautiful interface. Highly recommended!
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Vissionary:
Another +1 for solid explorer. I've tried all the others and haven't looked back.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Spl4tt:
GMD Gesture Control with navbar hidden man!
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] scissors_cut_paper:
For the first time in the five odd years on android,and only for this phone, Play music. And not just for streaming. Try playing the same track back to back using it and another player. I guess its the new low battery audio stuff. Also,its not an app,but the moto x dalvic patch is incredible.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] xperiax10.awesome:
SLIDING MESSAGING PRO - if you missing stock Messaging app, this is for you
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] NlBO:
Solid explorer has been my favorite file explorer since the first review. It's amazing and the developer is very good about helping you.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] cobyman7035:
+1 for solid explorer, i like the blue folders theme!
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Lopess:
Solid Explorer + Root Explorer the best!
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] DigitalUnderground:
I too like solid explorer, however, a very very very nice alternative is FX File Explorer. It also has very nice UI, cloud options, and root options
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] X-Jonte-X:
App Ops

App Ops to controll the permssions of apps and more!

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...-ops-from-color-tiger-and-enhanced-with-root/

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.colortiger.appopsinstaller

or

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.findsdk.apppermission
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Aria807:
Too bad Rings Extended doesn't work properly on KitKat :( It is a must have app.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] xperiax10.awesome:
How about ZEDGE? You tried?
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Aria807:
It's not bad, but I'm used to using Rings Extended because I have music on my phone that I would like to choose as a ringtone. I don't want to necessarily use another app to trim down a song and save a copy into the Ringtones folder.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] meethere:
I am using

power toggles

go sms pro

ex explorer

ex task manager

feedly

adobe reader

app ops

applock

appsales

barcode scanner

camscanner

cpy spy

goggles

greenify

msecure

mightytext

pocket

swiftkey

hope that helps :D
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] imablackhat:
Ahem..

Xposed

Gravity box

Vibration config

Root explorer

Xda app
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] phwelo:
The ability to resize the navbar and keep the menu button available at all times has been a great improvement. Xposed is really neat.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] xperiax10.awesome:
URL for Xposed? I never heard about it :)
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] HTCore:
[FRAMEWORK ONLY!] Xposed - ROM modding without modifying APKs

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1574401

[INDEX][XPOSED][11/28] Collection of XPOSED Modules | Post Modules' request here!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2327541
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] inasar:
I find swift key on KitKat redundant now that Google has including the sliding gesture in its default keyboard.

Greenify I never quite got the hang of. I never seem to get anything out of the app. I should mention that I used it mostly on my touchpad running 4.3 and that ***** never saw a good day of battery life.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] ascarda:
swiftkey has a prediction method that is awesome

I can't use any other keyboard anymore
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] EmperorX:
What do you mean? Better audio quality?
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] scissors_cut_paper:
Coming from poweramp it sounds louder and more detailed. It might just be me/my ear buds, but the difference is black and white for me at the moment, and that's playing the same locally stored files back to back.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] 3puntos:
the best app for those are switching betweens rom and restore data: Tintanium back up pro!

if you dont have a pro version when you restore app every time it will pop you a massage for the premmisons...
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] locke84:
Thanks OP, nice list for reference.

Anyway, anyone knows a good apps for auto screen on ? Currently I use Wakeup Touch Nexus (proximity sensor)

ps:

I did use S2W and D2W kernel in franco (phantom) and bricked.

They were awesome but seemed to eat more battery than the third party apps that use proximity sensor.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] manchucka:
This type of thread is tiresome, redundant, and altogether unnecessary, though I could see an objection to my comment for the same reasons.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] DigitalUnderground:
Yeah the nexus 5 has like 4-5 must have apps which are all found using the nexus 5 app and the other apps are must have android apps which has a few threads I believe in android apps and themes forum
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Lownita:
I totally second that! Play Music sounds much better than Power Amp with KitKat. Noticed a week ago when fiddling around with my car audio and phone. Power Amp got better when increasing replay gain in settings, but Play Music still was superior.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] yanner2012:
It is better of handcent?

Inviato dal mio Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Swstem:
I recommend musixmatch if you want to have a nice music player that has lyrics and access to folders on your SD card. :good:
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] dakunclear:
I use mx player but for stuff with DTS I use vlc beta
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] caribouxda:
6th sense
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] informatican5:
AirDroid it's a must have i would say :)
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] vseslija:
Do not disturb is great for overnight

Sent from SGH-T889v Canadian Wind Mobile
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] ArkAngel06:
Anyone have a link for the Screen Recorder that OP posted? Looks like it was removed from the PlayStore.

And I can't find anything on Google except how to do it with ADB and the SDK.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Lownita:
Here you go https://www.dropbox.com/s/adykc4ug3jbixz0/com.cr5315.screenrecord-1.apk

Tapatalked from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] PsychDrummer:
This doesn't seem to work on my Nexus 7. I click record and nothing happens.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Marck527:
Just recently found this out and I consider it a must have now. Flashify

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Dirk:
KK Launcher is a must have for me. Normal sized icons, theme support and a bunch of extra features while looking and behaving like stock.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Lownita:
You need to be rooted!
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] PsychDrummer:
Oh whoops, I did not know that.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] DigitalUnderground:
Nice damn find
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Repoman123:
Hey all, I saw in the first post Wallbase was mentioned as a good app for wallpapers, I checked it out and the website it takes the wallpapers from, both the website and the app are awesome but I'm a little OCD about setting wallpapers as my background that are not the correct resolution as my device (in this case my nexus 5).

Can I just ask what do you guys do in this case? Do you guys know of any apps that provide wallpapers that have the same resolution as the nexus 5? I saw there are some on wallbase.cc but not a wide variety.....

Sorry for being so picky, and thanks in advance!
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Dirk:
Just been updated today too! Working perfectly for me and has every feature that i need in a Launcher.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2536422
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] dakunclear:
I would help you but I find every phone is different for apps that set wallpapers right and ya I'm ocd as well on that
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] adamsweeting:
I use 500 Firepaper - it's awesome
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] kamiller42:
Does Play Music support Replay Gain? It's a must have for me where I have recordings covering multi-decades. Without it, volume goes up and down all the time when shuffling.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] tower666:
You can set custom resolution (1080x1920) in this case. That should help.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Georgiazen:
Totally Agree!!!!
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] chirag_chheda:
Ok, has everyone forgot to mention gesture search or does no one really like it/find it useful?
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Atticustrd:
Any recommended tethering apps?
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] raymond4:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.snclab.wifitetherrouter
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] dakunclear:
The most recommended app that I will say is Swype and this is for any phone
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] informatican5:
DU Battery it s a verry nice app and very useful
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] ajainandroid:
Guys , MX PLayer Is not working on Nexus 5

Guyz , After updating the Nexus 5 to Android 4.4.2 , The Mx Player won't Work ,

It says "" UNSUPPORTED ANDROID VERSION "" :crying::crying::crying: , So Get may be any other Video Player .

I hpe they resolve this Issue .
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] chirag_chheda:
Its a new android version. Give them some time. They'll provide support for 4.4.2 soon.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Han Solo 1:
They don't even have support for 4.4.1 yet.

This always happens with MX Player.

Best mkv player out there, but whenever a new version of Android comes out, it always breaks. They insist on having some stupid software version checker in the app. They just need to flip a switch and it will work.

I don't know why they do it. At least give us an option to "Play Anyway" if an error comes up.

Like I said, best player for Android, but they are very slow to get up to speed with new Android versions.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] poplectic:
A big thanks to everyone who's contributed to this thread. Some cracking suggestions here! Much much better than some of the same old suggestions that get trundled out in "best apps" features on sites and in magazines.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] mulperi:
I have a Nexus 7 and noticed that MX player does not work on 4.4.2.

However, VLC player beta works great after recent update.

VLC was even playing 1080p DTS without plugins.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] FuMMoD:
I highly recommend textra for an sms app. It works flawlessly and you can customize notifications per contact if you want to. Clean ui that looks perfect with the nexus 5. I've been using their chomp sms since before cupcake was even released and I made the switch to their textra app.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] brom25:
the updated nova launcher 2.3 replaced totally the original KK launcher!!
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] JoshuaOrphir:
Here are six of my favorite apps :)

AntTek Explorer Ex: Best working and especially best looking file explorer.

Planner: Education Reorganized: Planner is a great and easy app for all students!

reddit sync: My favorite reddit client. beautiful and lets you easily scroll through reddit.

CloudMagic - Free Mail App: Another beautiful app and it does what it is supposed to do.

Hide App-Hide Application Icon: A simple app which lets you hide an app in the drawer.

Shuttle Music Player: Shuttle is a stunning music player.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Han Solo 1:
For some reason in the Play Store, VLC beta is not downloadable to "my country". I'm in the US and not using a VPN.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] milkybarkid:
Can you get it from here? http://nightlies.videolan.org/
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Han Solo 1:
Thanks! But how do I know which Android version to pick? There are like 5 of them.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] milkybarkid:
This one http://nightlies.videolan.org/build/android-armv7/VLC-debug-20131213-0106.apk
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] hullbay:
What's the recommended app for controlling the N5 via Mac? I'm looking to tinker with the phones setup via my computer while the phone is docked.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] lfbuccat:
Try Airdroid.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] hullbay:
I do not see the option to control the screen from my PC.

I see options like control the camera and settings, but I'm not able to use the phone like I would if it was in my hand.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] veracu:
Great suggestions. Switched from es file explorer and bacon reddit reader based on your list.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] FuMMoD:
Has anyone used gravity screen and tested Battery life with it in?
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] cobyman7035:
send anywhere pro apk v 3.12.13

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estmob.android.sendanywhere.pro
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] NiruBhai:
Seems like the MX Player Team has finally released a Test Build and we can expect the final build any time soon: :o

Source: MX Player Technical Support Team @ Google Groups

(Dont forget to press the THANKS button ;) )
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] zephiK:
I prefer Root Explorer over any other file managers.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Haizum74:
Me too, Ive used it for ages and it just works great.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] SamBG:
Solid explorer is also gud...

I used to use root explorer but solid explorer looks more clean!!

Dont frget to press the THANK button!!!

:p
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] yanner2012:
I agree. I use root Explorer and it is great. Only gui is not beautiful but it works fine

Inviato dal mio Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] SamBG:
Lux auto brightness is also very useful!!

Saves a lot of battery...and is very easy to use and is way bettr than other screen dimmers!!

Dont frget to press the THANK button!!!

:p
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] dakunclear:
Thanks that's great news I love mx player for most of my video playing
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] cobyman7035:
Archos video player is good too

Via my NeXus™ 7 FHD on Tapatalk⁴ Pro
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Punkid:
You can get codecs for MX Player thatll let you play DTS in it . Use those, much better than using two video players
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] dakunclear:
Tell me where lol
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Punkid:
MX Player Custom Codec with DTS Support

here you go.

Follow the instructions. I think for the nexus 5 you need to download the first one: 1. Arm v7-Neon [MD5: ad4fa04b306c894015ba21729ef0f05a]
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] zebani10:
There are some pretty good recommendations here. Thanks everyone
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] jayhawkfan18:
I'm looking for an app like this but I want it to disable the notification light as well. Do Not Disturb doesn't do that. Anyone found a way to make this happen?
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Pekempy:
Tasker/AutomateIt with a profile set to toggle aeroplane mode?

(I prefer AutomateIt)
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] bknightt:
+1 for the AntTek File Explorer, does pretty much what I wanted it to, think the only one that I use that hasn't been mentioned before is probably Clean Master.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Salviikiddd:
What apps do you guys use to clear cache? Any app that clears it automatically?
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] FuMMoD:
Clean master is really good. It's made by the same dev that made Battery Doctor.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] ro_bo:
Cache can be cleaned by going to: Settings>Storage>Press on "Cached data">Press "Ok".

lol :D:o
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] deeznutz206:
Can anyone suggest an app that keeps their screen from timing out / turning off? Sometimes I want to keep the screen on and the 5 min limit is annoying.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] kamiller42:
Secure Settings. I use it with Tasker.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Techimplant:
Hey guys..is there any good wallpapers app on the market that has atleast Full HD res wallpapers or of a higher res..I have tried many many apps from the market but they all have HD res which look pathetic on our Full HD display..
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Curiousn00b:
Guessing you tried Wallbase? Some come out perfect, some, nearly.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Techimplant:
Yup ..and others too like Backgrounds HD and all..But the wallpapers are not 1080*1920 or 2560*1600 ..they are way smaller and are good for 720p phones only..not for phones with a res of 1080p..
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] persianrisk:
Settings extended is one of the best if not the best, that I've found

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Did you try Muzei Live Wallpaper?
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Techimplant:
Nope..not a fan of live wallpapers..
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Techimplant:
Thanks..just downloaded it and its awesome ..its not like one of those continuously moving type LWP..its really good..
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] persianrisk:
np
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] monkeypaws:
Anyone know or recommend a good, minimal but useful weather widget that works. I used to use eye in the sky but its very inconstent with the info. Something that shows current weather but also a 5 day forecast. Thanks.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] vin4yak:
Zooper Widget + Minarch! :D

- Swiped from my Nexus 5! :D
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] :
I use my own file explorer, I like my own simplicity, not finished though, still have to add some more functionality..
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Jeimygirl:
BeWeather
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] twister99403:
Weatherlove
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] jtwlbz:
1weather
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] :
Nova Launcher Prime and Chronus Pro ev. Better Dashclock widget.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] WesTD:
Dude I installed Minarch but the widgets don't seem in the zooper widget list. Am I doing mistake ?
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] monkeypaws:
I personally just found chronus works just fine and I don't have to pay for a weather widget as zooper does.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] marcusva79:
Zedge has pretty good ones.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] bobdmv:
Action Launcher :good:
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] vin4yak:
Install Zooper Widget Pro.

Install Minarch.

Create a 5x4 widget.

Tap on it and select Minarch.

:D
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] WesTD:
I haven't got Pro version of Zooper. Is it necessary to add all widgets about zooper ? For example battery bar or else ?
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] vin4yak:
Nope, there's no need to use Zooper for widgets..

That Minarch is not a "widget" per se.. it's a template for Zooper Widget, That's why you need to have Zooper installed! ;)
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] WesTD:
but I cant see the monarch one in the widget list.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] WesTD:
There isn't minarch
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] vin4yak:
Clear data, reinstall and see whether it gets added or not? You should see something like this when you tap on the widget on your homescreen:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/jo06t27q80e7ljb/Screenshot_2014-02-21-20-37-04.png
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] WesTD:
I haven't got pro version of Zooper Widget ? Is this related to my problem ?
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] vin4yak:
I'm not sure.. I have been using the pro version since ages now...

I don't remember whether the lite version supports external templates or not... :(

- Swiped from my Nexus 5!
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] WesTD:
I think it doesn't support because I have tried so much, not just minarch but I cant see the screen which your shared
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] kepz:
Beautiful weather can be minimal to the best of shiny icons. They had problems in the past being accurate with location, but they've perfected their app now since the update.

Best weather app imo. For some, they don't like it because you have to pay for full features. Free version is good enough. I've paid for it because I can't live without it.