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[HTC Droid DNA] skeet43169:
This is sweet I have a woodgrain skin on my DNA but my cases all cover it up
[HTC Droid DNA] waxta:
I dig this one for sure. I use the Seidio Surface which has a cutout for the back LED, also. I might pick one of these up, though. Thanks for the link :cowboy:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] psychdroid:
Im in need of COMBINATION_I535VRBLJ1_I535VZWBLJ1_381038_REV09_us er_low_ship(NO_WIPE).tar.md5 I been looking everywhere and everything i've found is a dead end. would anyone be able to send me this?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nm8:
Please help me... I have a Nexus 7 wifi edition (old version).

I installed wugfresh toolkit and tried to install factory 4.4

After about 15 minutes nothing was happening so I tried to reboot my Nexus 7. Now it is stuck in bootloader mode. It does not want to start. I tried reflashing stock again but it says USB debugging needs to be enabled, but I can't boot my device... how do I revive it please.. thank you

My device was already bootloader unlocked, and running 4.2 grouper JDQ39

Thank you
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrilanPL:
Did you tried flash stock+Unroot (Device is on/Normal ) mode ?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nm8:
yes, but it does not work because the software says it needs USB debugging enabled... but I can't boot to android
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deny_kei:
Hi try this i watched in you tube. Mine was stuck in bootlop after ota to 4.4. I hope this will help you and sorry if i am wrong about it. http://m.youtube.com/results?q=return to stock nexus 7&sm=3
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nm8:
Hi

thanks for the link, good informations there, but I already solved the problem by using MSKIP's software.

Thanks for helping though...
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] megapig:
Hi I recently bricked my nexus 7 too and unbricked it myself. there aren't a lot of people willing to help here as I know, and I know I can help you. First thing first, there is noway you can brick your nexus 7, no matter what you have done, so just clam down.

to unbrick your nexus 7, there is what I suggest you to try>

1, download fastboot, adb. make sure they are the newest version.

2, download recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.3-grouper. this is a recovery img that you install into your nexus 7

3, get Google android USB driver!! uninstall every before you install this!!

4, put your neuxs 7 into boot loader mode by holding about 3 buttons.

5, connect your nexus 7 to your PC

6, If you are a windows using, using command prompt "fastboot.exe devices"

7, something should come up. then you are in the right track.

8, type fastboot.exe flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.3-grouper

9, you should get a message saying everything is install correctly.

10, using vol down to go the recovery mode on your device. The CWM should be installed!!!

11, Download any android ROM for nexus 7, and simply install it using CWM!!

12, Adb doesn't work on me because I can't get into USB debug mode. You have to use an OTG USB cable. Copy the ROM to an USB driver and connect that USB to your nexus using this OTG USB cable.

13, install!!! done!!!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EntityPacket:
Could you elaborate a little more on what step you picked from the main menu of that software? I'm not having any luck getting my Nexus fixed.

Posted my thread for help here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2560975

Guess I will try megapig's suggestions next. I've tried so many procedures and none of them are working.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nm8:
I just uninstalled all the crap that the other software installed, then on MSKIP's software, I chose no. 1, then after that, I installed stock, can't remember the number but it is there...
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EntityPacket:
Thanks, I did manage to get it fixed last night. Posted update in my thread.

Whew ;)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaynkc:
Can I use kdz files from different variants on my phone have a lg g2 d803 HF
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peter-k:
+ the apps are free

+ widgets, icons and the user interface is beautiful

- many Sony and Google apps have become big and heavy pigs in terms of app size as wll as memory foot-print

- user interface, settings and options have been stripped down or hidden, sometimes to a level that cripples the app

- permissions required are numerous, sometimes without any connection to the function of the app

I personally found that functionally there are sometimes better alternatives. I personally like the VLC player much better than Movies and Walkman, even though it still has some rough edges.

What clever replacements are you using for Messenger, Album, Calendar, Phonebook, Musik Player, Movies, Barcode Scanner, File Browser, Internet Browser, Contacts, Email, Maps, Notes and the likes?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Yenkazu:
Album - Quickpic

Video - MX Player, because can be used together with Bravia (HW+)

Music - PowerAmp Trial Version, it's free but trial XD But you can still used =)

File Browser - ES File Manager and X-Plore

Browser - Baidu Browser and Opera Mini

Notes - Sony Note stock and Colornote

Personally, I don't care about beautiful UI, what I need is easy and simple navigation =)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] thedisturbedone:
Jet Audio Plus and Root Explorer are must have apps for me, along with Chrome!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peter-k:
I tried Jet Audio. It would be a typical example of what I mean. Walkman has 11 Mb and not even half of the functionality. I am looking more for "lean" alternatives. But for someone who loves listening to music Jet Audio is a great alternative, same as PowerAmp.

Personally I don't like Chrome. I am using Dolphin. It is the best I found for me, but not completely happy.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peter-k:
On the long run what works best has a straight design. Bauhaus. I think an app can be beautiful and not be worthless eye candy at the same time. I tried some Notes apps and found you are right, Sony Notes is among the best, and it IS simple and beautiful.

QuickPic is a golden tip. 0.5 Mb vs. 13 Mb of the Sony Album. For what? Memory foot print in operation is similar, only that QuickPic unloads from my memory immediately. And it has only the permissions which are needed for it's function. More over, the Sony Albums thumbs are to tiny for my taste. To me, QuickPic is really a worthwhile alternative.

It was already worth to open this thread :cool:
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] thedisturbedone:
Yeah I used to love PowerAmp. But switched to JetAudio because it made me remember the old days (on pc) and completely forgot about it now. JetAudio offers a few additional features to PowerAmp anyway. Walkman is all about looks and animations. If you want slim players you check stuff like Shuttle.

I used chrome because it syncs across my phone, windows laptop and ubuntu laptop as well and has all my bookmarks and history.:)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] adiq_ambro:
You can just resize thumbnails with two fingers.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] immerblind:
but when you try to name alternatives, for example jetaudio, then its only the half truth. the full functional jetaudio costs 2,99euro. so this is a minus....compared to walkman app. isnt it?^^

I saw the word "Bauhaus" ...maybe take a look into NexMusic. am using that. and it has a really nice feature: it not uses much battery :P

also when you speak about quickpic, you have to speak about the functions of the sony album. without sony album you will not be able to change lockscreen background wallpaper.

so you have to keep it on phone, if you need it for that. and if you keep it on phone, then you dont need quickpick, or you like to use two galleries?

for the notes, i use google keep. yeah i know privacy and all that stuff. but i use it only for useless "lists". not for private stuff.

its functional, you not have to use the sync. it looks good...and its fast.

the sony weather app/widget. i not like it. i love it clean and fast. i guess many use the same like me, 1weather?

the first thing i deleted was the smallapps and smallapps manager. and also the calculator, im usign a calculator from playstore, the one i use need NO privacy rights.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android2.calculator3&hl=de and it has a pretty light theme, important for me

a sony app i like? smart connect.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] josephnero:
Am i the only one that likes most of stock Sony apps?i really like Album app cause its different and unique.i dont care for memory footprint that much.but thats my opinion,i know alot of people prefer alternatives
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] matt4321:
I love most the sony apps too, walkman and album especially
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Mahthenewgamer1998:
No You're not alone bro!;)

I Guess SONY Walkman,Album,Launcher & Stock keyboard Are Very nice :o
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peter-k:
Right, that's one of the important features I am searching for. Next on my list for trial.

I personally don't have any interest changing my lockscreen wallpaper. For me it can be a black screen.

1Weather was my previous favourite. It is one of those apps that are created to harvest user data. I mean I agree it's great no-cash app and for those who don't mind, that's the price for it. I used it in a sort of modified state (Permissions, I found 3 data collectors there). Lately they implemented a lot of bloat into it. I tossed it and now I am having EZWeather. That's a sparse weather app. Arcus is also fine for a richer weather app, but still has some rough edges (in oarticular the widgets). The near future weather data is good.

Small apps -> same here. I don't see why it is there in the first place. I'd rather like to have this space available for launching 4 or so selected apps from my regular collection, or direct access to some settings.

The calculator is brilliant.

Thanks for the tips! Useful.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] josephnero:
Yep.i tried many keyboards but keep going back to stock
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Mahthenewgamer1998:
Me Too but I Already using cm11 and I cannot use stock keyboard:(

But Album and Walkman Are Installable on it and I Using them

Waiting for official 4.3;)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peter-k:
Sony Home is awesome, especially 6.1. I tried a number other launchers but returned. The Sony Home is really good, considering the small app size it offers a lot, foremost a high level of easy functionality. For me the only other one that seems to be a keeper is Sicksky.

I like the phonebook, the keyboard, and conversations, too. Most of the Sony apps are actually pretty good. So are Google apps. They are good, but some of them have become hefty items. That applies even more for the Google apps. And also, I like manual not automatic. I know there are others, too.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] josephnero:
There is ported Z1 keyboars in general android apps section.i guess it works regardless of rom
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peter-k:
I am using VLC Player which is simple and works pretty well. But it's big. MX is very nice and works really well. However, as well too big for my taste. I am still looking for a kind of QuickPic equivalent but for video. UPDATED COMMENT: I see now why VLC is big. It opens everything available on Earth, Venus and Mars. The only thing it failed to open was a can of worms.

Shall strip down the entire ROM and and just leave it with core functions, then load apps that only use permissions needed for their function and are lean and muscular.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peter-k:
Alternative Apps: Small - Simple Interface - Least Permission

Album: QuickPic

Barcode Scanner: Barcode Scanner (by Zxing), or QR & Barcode reader (Secure)

Calculator: Calculator (CyanogenMod)

Calendar: Google Calendar

Browser: Tint for small + pretty + privacy, Boat for a medium sized better featured browser

Display Adjustment: Yet Another Auto Brightness

File Manger: inKa File Manager

Keyboard: OEM 6.1

Launcher: SickSky for Small, clever and elegant, otherwise hand s down Xperia Home 6.1

Messaging OEM (Conversations.apk)

Mobil Data Counter: Data Counter Pro

Music Player: NexMusic

Navigation: Mapfactor GPS

Notes: OEM 9.1

Screen Lock: EZ Screen Off

Text to Speech: Google Text to Speech

Video + Music Player: VLC

Weather: EZWeather or Notification weather for minum weather app, Arcus (but not finished)

Widgets: Wizz Widget

Wifi: Wifi Manger

More suggestions welcome!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peter-k:
We were talking abt photo album previously. I hope I don't sound too patronizing but to everyone who hasn't done so, I would suggest to try QuicPic. I dare to say it is better than the Sony Album at much much smaller size and with no obscure permissions.

The Tint browser is another top recommendation. Now that I got the hang on it, it just works beautiful.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peter-k:
Who knows a good calendar? Not 16 Mb, just a simple calendar which syncs with Goggle calendar and shows an agenda, too.

Or, alternatively a semccalendar.apk (together with the calendarprovider)?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] immerblind:
acalendar+...there isnt a much better alternative
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peter-k:
Thanks a lot for your suggestion. I tested it. Acalendar is great, the widgets provide a nice overview and look so much better than the clumsy OEM item. It is what the OEM calendar should be. All that, but it is not an alternative. it requires the presence of the OEM calendar. So it is an extension to the limited capabilities of the stock item.

The quest goes on.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] immerblind:
not sure if i get you....but you can disable google calendar and sync and use a intern phone calendar, at acalendar.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] WhiteNeo:
No, what he means is that when you completely remove Calendar.apk and CalendarProvider.apk from system/app, aCalendar will no longer work..

So it seems this app needs the stock calendar to work :o
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] nreuge:
Android Pro Widgets, take a look at these amazing apps/widgets :)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peter-k:
When I froze the stock calendar, aCalendar remains static (no more sync). It needs Goggle Calendar or the semcalendar.apk (which is actually based on Google calendar) for database access and for Gmail account access. It is possible to purchase a 3. party sync app, but it is expensive (13 bucks :eek: )

I wrote to the aCalendar developer stating they might consider a standalone version. But I suspect Google does not wish this.

I tried a number of calendars in the past days. They ALL depend on the presence of an OEM calendar (for syncing). Some of them are actually very very good, the best 2 being: aCalendar, considering it's small size it has surprisingly plenty and even more important: meaningful features. And secondly the Business Calendar, which is very flexible and features rich. IMO Jorte and Digi are overrated.

What I finally did is, I installed a modified version of the Google Calendar. It is modified to display the events in text mode in the months overview. I disabled "Show Notifications" so that Google Play will not update it (and replace it with a bare version). Now I will see if I can learn how to modify its clumsy looking widget to become more palatable.

I would like to forward again my thanks! I used some suggestions, some others brought me onto the right track. There are really gorgeous apps on Play, some of them hidden under piles of junk.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peter-k:
Herwe are some suggestions to try:

1. F-Droid

App Store which only offers open source apps that are free, have no advertisements and no dependencies. Even though the number of apps is limited - speak it has huge gaps - there are some aps that are unique and hard to find elsewhere. Truly worth a look.

2. K-9 Mail (download from F-Droid)

The icon is a bit silly but don't be mislead, it's one of the best email apps out there. I was surprised in view of K-9 not being not bigger than the stock app but so much more customizable.

3. Notify Lite (download from F-Droid)

The app provides unified status bar icon notifications, Led notifications, pop-up windows and vibration notifications for email, sms and calendar events, a pro version also for Twitter and Facebook. The "Lite" in the name is a joke, bcs. the options to customize and tailor notifications and reminders are overwhelming. But once adjusted it works like a charm for me. It does not have a big memory foot-print, and reminders work flawless with Stamina mode on, which is not certain with some other apps. F-Droid said the app will bug me with in-app purchases requests, but 1., the Pro features offered are not needed for everyone, and 2., I don't feel pestered at all, it is still done in a very decent way.

4. Evolve SMS

If you are looking for a more modern SMS app, or if you are sick of sms integration in Hangout, than Evolve may be just the ticket. It is an Sms app with beautiful style plus easy functionality. The sliding conversations are no comparison to the boring stock sms app system (seems they want to out-phase SMS, so making the SMS apps boring is one way of teaching people to use something else). The widget is really useful - and I am saying that even though I usually avoid widgets. On Play some people commented Evolve being slow and lagging. On my V Evolve is not slow at all. May be the remark is with regards to an older version. I can well imagine an email app of the same style, or even both functions sms and email integrated. The only thing I don't care for is the picture banner on top of each conversation, suggest to make it a simpler graphic element. Thanks to the developer! I was first hesitant bcs Evolve is much bigger than my stock messaging app (I am usually trying to avoid that, too). Now I am glad I tried it. Look here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2608958

As for a calendar app I am still using the modded Google calendar. I haven't found anything better. Everything I tried is either not a standalone calendar, which means I still need the Android, Sony or Google calendar installed and working. Or, syncing does not really work reliable. I got to say the chapter calendar apps is a pretty sad chapter in the book of Android apps.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leonardusbayu:
hi there, i tried to unroot my one today but it stucks at 4 warnings sign. i have read some posts here that i should reflash RUU, but i got message "could not allocate......" "cannot load RUU". anyone can help? any help would be appreciated.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] pounana:
my 2.5 - 3mm adapter that worked on my blue angel in STEREO gives me MONO output on my wizard (same mp3 file, wmp10, same headphones etc.).

means it's useless as an mp3 player...

anyone got a way of getting stereo output from the wizard?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] pounana:
wrong; channel asymmetry!

ok, after running the output through the stereo, i can hear that there is some left channel output, but that it is on a balance of about 5%Left/95%Right

open to suggestions...!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] aliendad:
it has been said that the pin config is non standard due to the mic

readit here somewhere
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] pounana:
yes but...

the adapter works in the blue angel, which also has a mic. in fact the (awful) standard headsets shipped in the box are interchangeable.

any other ideas? any good experience with BT headsets, perhaps?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] 3waygeek:
Picked up a Motorola BT 820 last week (CompUSA had them for $79.99; Expansys now has them for $78). It works really well with my SX66 (BlueAngel), still running PPC2003.

It supports A2DP, handsfree, and AVRCP profiles; the SX66 doesn't support AVRCP, unfortunately, so the Moto's media control buttons don't work. As a handsfree phone headset, it works at least as well as the Bluespoon AX2 -- the Moto has none of the speaker/mic crosstalk that cheaper BT headphones (Zonet ZUB8100) have and the mic (built into the right speaker housing) has good pickup and selectivity.

In A2DP mode, there's no static (at least close to the SX66; I haven't done any distance tests yet). Haven't tested switching from A2DP to handsfree (i.e. answering the phone when listening to music), or use with Voice Command -- that'll come later when I get some free time.

The only problem I've seen with the BT 820 is that it sometimes takes 2 or 3 tries to get the SX66 to connect to it, especially in A2DP mode.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] aliendad:
have the same headphones with k-jam, the avrcp works as well as a2dp,

also can dial and answer calls handsfree, the music stops and then re-starts after the call.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] the_invisigoth:
Ummm...

Am I missing something?

How can A2DP work with the K-Jam if support for A2DP hasn't been released yet?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] StefanF:
Confused

I have the O2 XDA mini s varient and understood A2DP was not included?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] aliendad:
if you go to this link you will be rewarded

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=40458

the version i tried is in french,

but at the end of the post is info abaut a danish & english version

(stuck with french until i get home tonight.)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] cozzykim:
Thanks for the link and info aliendad.

For us noobs to rom U/Gs, (and assuming that you have an O2 Mini-S), what changes can we expect from this rom to the standard O2 UI, do we have to re-configure GPRS for example.

a2dp is one of the most irritating missing components from WM5 so this will be a great U/G if it works.

Sorry if the question is a bit dumb guys

Kim
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] aliendad:
i have the imate k-jam, and the cab is available to set up o2 contract settings for you.

only found small list of changes but as i have already said, sorry don't do french.

clock on today screen

a2dp & avrcp

alarm wakes up pda

password comes on at set time even when the unit is on

battery meter on top bar
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] cozzykim:
@aliendad

I presume you'll be installing the english version asap so maybe I'll wait for your comments before taking the plunge :)

Kim
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] aliendad:
will be as soon as i get home from work

have seen some saying they are having upgrade problems?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] padlad:
This is mine:

Exactly the same as this one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5860021523 but shorter and rewired for the Wizard, thinking of knocking some together and selling them on Ebay, but do not know whether i can be bothered yet. :lol:
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] odyseus:
Well I got the Hama lead BUT any slight knock and the damn thing starts to come out with the result in a loss of one channel. (just putting my phone in my pocket causes the plug to come loose??)

Now as I've got a pair of Logitech MP3 bluetooth stereo headphones I'll give the ROM update a go to see if the A2DP bluetooth works or not??

A couple of questions though..

Is there a decent set of bluetooth stereo headphones out there, that ALSO have a mic for hands free?? and

I assume updating the ROM will not effect the contents of the extended ROM?? (well it didn't last time)

Cheers

John
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] aliendad:
i tried the bluetake range, but in the end have the motorola ht820 which are very nice and not as expensive as some of the others.

watch out that some say handsfree but you have to make the call using the pda, (you can answer/hangup from the headset) whereas the ht820 can use voice dial.

the upgrade of the rom will effect the extended rom if you are installing a complete new rom set.

there have been downloads with a selected rom only, and then nothing else is effected.

but full upgrade will lose everything you have.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] cozzykim:
@aliendad

Did you get to try the A2DP english hack yet?

Kim