yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] weasel:
Ok, so here's my comparison of SPB backup versus Sprite:

Both perform backups to Storage Cards and to PCs, both support encryption and compression. Sprite resets your device before AND after a backup/restore, SPB resest only after the backup/restore. Sprite allows backups to a folder on the PC over either an activsync or a network connection wheras I could not find any options for this on SPB.

Sprite took 1:33 to backup my device to my SD card whereas SPB took 3:16. I need to check whether the SPB backup was encypted - this might account for the diffference. Both produced backups of similar sizes, compressing 20Mb down to 13.

For restoring, I did a hard reset and then restored the backups that were on my storage card. Sprite took 1:53 to restore, but before I could restore, I needed to reinstall the software on my XDA. This isn't difficult to do, but of course you must have access to a PC using a USB cable and have the Sprite software handy.

Restoring from SPB is VERY simple - just launch the self extracting EXE and follow the dialogue. Again SPB was slower than Sprite at about 4 minutes.

My conclusion is that these products are both capable of full backup/restore. If you want to be able to automatically store your backups on a PC, then Sprite is the one to choose. This capability help protect your data if you lose your device.

If it is important that you can restore your device when away from your PC, then SPB's self extracting EXE makes this a very simple task.

If SPB could back up and restore over active-sync to a PC as well as to a storage card, then is would be an absolute no-brainer of a decision which tool to use, but I thnk I may welll buy SPB anyway and ditch sprite, doing scheduled backups to my SD card and then using a card-reader every week or so to backup the entire SD card to my PC.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] mobiler:
That is some excellent post!

I think that Sunnzysoft appears to have the good from both other programs. I wonder why it never get mentioned here as a valid good backup program. I worked great on my pda2k, standalone as well as capable of over activesync, though i never used tha feature... i am waitinf for a comparison of this software as well. i seem to be one of the few to have purchased it.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Experimenter:
SunnySoft sucks ?

Here's my 2-bits worth ...

I was looking for a backup software and decided on sunnysoft which at that time seems to be the only one supporting WM5

I didn't need scheduled backups so I turned it off. Not sure if that is the problem ... or the fact that I was using the Eval version.

To keep a long story short, I kept getting an "unable to run systemuptimecounter.exe" error message dialog everytime I fire up my device. Got so upset with it, I decided to UNINSTALL the software but the error dialog persisted . . DAMN !

Finally just did a hard reset and rebuilt the config and installs on my device.

I wouldn't reccomend SunnySoft at all and would VERY strongly suggest you stay away from it.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Riceburner:
Interesting posts, especially the comparisons.

Anyone know if SPB Backup allows you to backup JUST your data (contacts, Appts, Tasks, Notes, emails & txts)?

I'd like to option to backup JUST PIM data and NOT things like registry (eg if it becomes corrupted before I have backed up some data), or settings.

Any advice on this score?

Also - does anyone know where the VoiceDial files are stored?? I'd like to back up this info as well so that I don't have to keep re-recording them after hard-resets!! Would they be attached to the Contact data in anyway?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] philtech44:
Yes to both questions!

You have a choice between Full, Custom or Scheduled backups:

Custom allows you to select PIM data, Emails, My Documents (sub-choices availabe) & System Data (sub-choices include Files (Customisable), Databases & Registry.

I used Sunnysoft which was the ONLY option before Spb went WM5 compatible... now only Spb... it's faultless and rock-solid, installed on SD card, backs up everything to SD too.. I simply make a daily backup of my SD card to my desktop... whereever I am if something goes tits up, I revert to my last backup .exe from the SD which takes no longer than 5 mins (15MB+)... and everythings back to normal... this has to be in the top 5 WM5 programs available.. worth every penny :-)

:-)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] matt1971:
Hi,

A small correction regarding the sprite backup program.

There is an option when performing a backup that allows you to store stritestart files on an SD so that you can restore a backup whilst away from your PC - in other words just like a self extracting file.

I had to do a hard reset away from my PC and restored a backup with everything as it should be - worked flawlessly.

Matt
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] cktlcmd:
SPB Backup question please.

Is there a way to backup just the "settings" like Owner Name, selecting the settings on notifications, showing clock to be displayed on all apps, disabling sending of error reports, etc...

I do hard resets a lot especially when trying different ROMs, & it annoys me when I have to go through the "SETTINGS" one by one just to configure everything out. Any advice on this is much appreciated.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] genghis:
I too cannot sing enough praises about Sprite Backup. This app alone has pulled my fanny out of the fire so many times its not even funny. Always keep a current backup on a seperate SD card I keep with me. If I get a reset, I just pop in the SD, run the exe to restore and presto, my XDA IIi is as it was before. :D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Riceburner:
Cheers. :D

Can you confirm that VoiceDial files are part of PIM data??
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] philtech44:
Naturally! :wink:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Riceburner:
Excellent. hmm - methinks my M5K will get some fettling again soon ;)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] flyingcamelz:
i'm about to perform a ROM upgrade, and need to backup all my data. will either of the abovementioned programs be able to restore my data after the ROM upgrade?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] matt1971:
....never tried it but sprite has an option to restore a backup file after rom upgrade.

Matt
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Riceburner:
Yup - SPB Backup creates a self-extracting file for all it's backups, you can backup PIM data / Emails / My Docs / System Data (I assume that's the OS and progs but not tried it that way), or any combination of the above. :)

SO do a backup of your PIM/Emails/My Docs to the Storage card, do your ROM update, then open the backup file. EASY! :D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] agent003:
I use sprite myself... since thats what i always used as I statrted on HP ipaq's that already have them built into the rom... from what I have read so far it has the same functions as spb including the option to have the backup made into a self-extractable file....I have used others (not inc spb) on other peoples devices and must say in comparisson sprite does the job extremelly fast.

BR
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] 8YEight:
I had the same thing. I was making a picture and pressed some apps on my phone... The whole device went crazy and the only option was to do a hard reset. After I did this I recovered my backup from the night before. (I've installed spb backup on my sd card) And YES! Everything was the same as before... all messages, settings, registery and all my programs just worked again.

Certainly a recomended app!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] philpugh:
Define 'data'. :D If you include installed apps I would be wary as the registry information may be different pre/post ROM upgrade. I don't know either/any of the apps talked about here - but I would be very impressed if they could just back-up parts of the registry used by user apps. As most apps rely on data in the registry to work you would need to restore it - but you run the risk of adding in erroneous/conflicting registry data. I use the xBackup s/w just to get me back to a 'known' position after a hard reset. I trend to treat ROM 'upgrades' as new installations and re-install the apps. I would have PIM etc data backed up separately for this type of upgrade though!!

Phil
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] flyingcamelz:
i don't mind reinstalling apps but what i do need is to backup my contacts, emails, texts and other bits and pieces that never seem to make it to the PC.

actually i think everything i need can be backed up to PC (via ActiveSync) except SMS, is there a simpler solution for that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tredonkulous:
So I finally rooted MJ7. Everything went well and SuperSu worked upon opening. Today SuperSu updated and a little while after I opened it, the binaries had to be updated. It then asked me if I wanted to disable Knox and I clicked "yes" to avoid any complications. Again, everything worked fine. I heard this happened to other people too and their Knox Void was still 0x0. I didn't check mine yet, but I just want to know if this really effects anything. Also is there a way to re-enable if for some odd reason if I needed to? Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
There's a whole lot of things under the "KNOX" umbrella. The SEAndroid policy enforcement and reporting is what SuperSU is disabling.

The "Knox Warranty Void" flag is the way that the phone records attempts to flash a custom kernel or bootloader. The only thing that those two things have in common is they're called "Knox".
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tredonkulous:
Ok, thanks for clearing it up!
[General Topics] rahulshokeen:
Is it possible to reduce the size of touchpanel...it takes too much of space and sometime gets in the way while playing games..some phones have small navigation buttons having custom roms...

Sent from my C6902
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derochs0:
Greetings,

I've got a question. Do You have the same problem when calling someone else?

When I hold my phone up to my ear the screen turns off, everything perfectly. But now I wonder if You have the same issue:

My screen won't turn back on when I take the phone away from my phone. This means After every call I've got to press the Home/Lock button to get back to the phonescreen.

I am used to stock android where the phone turns back on when You take away the phone from your ear. Is this normal for Galaxy devices?

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaythenut:
Mine started doing that this week but now seems to fixed i wiped the censer and it helped
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derochs0:
First of all, thanks for the reply!

Could You tell me what and how You wiped on your phone?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaythenut:
Don't laugh, a baby wipe
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ac3kill:
Any way we can make spotify think our HTC one phone is a tablet ? So we cab benifit from my their new policy with tablets being able to listen to any song you want instead if smartphones can inky shuffle playlist and not choose individually . Either way I'm very happy they did this as I can just take my tablet to work ! And have all the music I want but I know there is got to be something we can change in build prop or app that makes it think it's a tablet and we get even more free spotify on the go

I know there has to be a way into tricking the app your phone its a tablet
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ac3kill:
Anyone got any ideas ? Build prop or pixel density
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
Definitely interested in hearing more about this if anyone knows
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
Anyone?

I would have thought there was a work around for this
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gamer765:
Your best bet is to try fooling around with DPI settings, use the App Settings Xposed module for that.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m@f:
On my Asus Padfone2 (a 2in1 phone and tablet) spotify starts with restrictions when I start the app on my phone.

When starting the app in tablet mode it acts like tablet version.

One funny thing is if I start the Spotify app in tablet mode and set the ASUS setting "dynamic display" for the Spotify app and then take the phone out of the tablet - and now is in phone mode - the Spotify app is still running without restrictions. So its only at system start up on the Spotify application it does the check we all are trying to find..

Please let me know if there are some tweaks you would like me to try on my device...

This post is also at another thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2565626
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ac3kill:
I've tried everything to do with dpi for play store play services to make play store think my phone is a tablet spotify is even in tablet interface but still doesn't let me pick any song I want :( must have to do with phone identity or maybe radio I will try tablet mode with airplane mode on and WiFi on and see if that tricks it
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gbjbasdw:
Me too

I have an Android tablet and smartphone like many others here and would like to be able to use Spotify without Shuffle Play on my phone.

There most be some bright spark out there that can circumvent Spotify;s method of determining that it is running on a smartphone as opposed to a tablet !

Come on guys - there must be a way...
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JankoTheRocker:
Same here, I'm on a xiaomi mi2s with miui and changed the DPI but still only shuffle... I even changed the permissions so it can't ask for the phone id and telephone status but no chance... Hope someone finds a solution soon!

---------- Post added at 06:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:14 PM ----------

Ok just found the perfect solution! ;) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2596603
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
I ended up staying with the premium version, in fairness for €9.99 a month it's good value.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maxxd01:
Sorry for un-dig this post, but spotify checks the device name on the build.prop, and then verifies that against its own database to see if its a device with more or less than 7".

That simple.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iDpC1:
Xposed and tabletmetrics
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jsgates:
Just have a quick question about upgrading my S4 on MF3 to 4.3. This is my first Android phone (came from many Jailbroken and customized iPhones) and I haven't done an update on Android yet.

I currently have Titanium Backup installed and the AT&T updater app frozen to prevent receiving updates. I am currently successfully rooted on 4.2.2. My question is in the regards to the process by which I upgrade to 4.3 via OTA. Is this the correct process?

1.) Upgrade my SuperSU to Pro & Enable "Survival Mode"

2.) Defrost the AT&T updater in Titanium backup.

3. How do I initiate the update?

Is there anything else I'm missing? Thanks for any clarification on the process.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jsgates:
Can somebody that has done this please answer the simple question?

I purchased SuperSU Pro and enabled "survival mode" and rebooted. Then I defrosted the AT&T software updater and tried to update twice to 4.3. Update failed to install in recovery mode at 25% both times. I am currently on 4.2.2 MF3 w/ stock recovery & rooted. Any idea as to what is causing the update to fail.......and yes I have used google and searched the forum. There are too many threads with conflicting information.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] hovax615@hotmail.com:
Be patient no one is going to help you demanding like that. Read the 4.3 thread in the general section and you can see at least a bunch of people are having problems with it, its not just you. I'll tell you what you need to do you just have. Download Odin 3.07

Download adb

Download mf3-mj9.zip

Download mj9-mk2.zip

Adb flash. You should be on mk2.

Good luck and let the hunger games begin.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Gava97:
:::: This ROM is based on CM 11.0 and made from MoKee Open Source. ::::

::::::: More about MoKee Open Source :::::::

Mfunz/Mokee os Official page http://www.mfunz.com/

Developers http://www.mfunz.com/contributors/

Statistics: http://stats.mfunz.com

Github: https://github.com/MoKee

code tracking: http://issues.mfunz.com/

::::::::: Main Features :::::::::

*Note:Some features haven't add in alpha built by now (for example,Halo and PIE) don't worry , in the feature mokee team will do it.

- Android 4.4.2

- cLock Lockscreen and Homescreen widget

- HALO

- PIE control

- Calendar - with lunar and solar calenders

- Lunar calendar in lock screen

- Task switching sidebar in recent apps (the list will increase if you install supported apps)

- Bulk SMS recipients

- Adjustable SMS font size

- Smart dialing

- IP dialing

- Adjustable navigation bar height

- Custom transparency for status bar and navigation bar

- Ad-Hoc peer-to-peer network connection - Use MoKee's built-in kernel, otherwise the function is not available.

- Built in timer in Apollo - determine when to stop playing music

- CRT animation switch

- Custom operator name

- Network speed in status bar

- Preview option in launcher (similar to the preview function in launchers found in Play Store)

- Permissions Manager

- MoKee NotePad

- ListView animations

- global time refinement

- localization optimization and adjustment

- smart dialing optimization

- Volume Rocker Wake

- Split QS actionable area

- many more

::::::::: Downloads :::::::::

1st BUILD

2nd BUILD

::::::::: Screenshots and Installation Instructions are in Post -2 :::::::::

::::::::: General Changelogs and Bug ::::::::::

1st BUILD

SAME BUG AS CM11

2nd BUILD

SAME BUG AS CM-11 25/12/13

::::::::: Credits and Thanks :::::::::

- MoKee Developers for Opensource

- PA developers for Halo and Pie Control

XDA - For wonderful Forums

[MENTION=5029632]Diego910[/MENTION] for test rom

[MENTION=4120742]munjeni[/MENTION]

maclawstudio​

[MENTION=5092285]Andrewasth[/MENTION]

SOURCES​

http://github.com/xperianovathor​
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Gava97:
SCREENSHOTS​

FOR NOW HERE

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Download the zip(s).

2 Optional: adb backup

3 Boot into recovery

4 Perform a NANDroid backup of your current ROM.

5 Full wipe[data, cache, format system].

6 Flash Mokee Rom Zip.

7 Optional: Install the Google Apps addon package.

8 Reboot.
​
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dasti555:
So when i turn off wifi i must restart phone for turn on?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Diego910:
yes
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dara007_168:
downloading now
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Kobalto07:
I had the same problem, but if you are using kernel maclwa (11-20131213) you can install the ROM, but when I restart the device gets stuck on the logo.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bogellemon:
I don't have bugs you described, only the sound is not loud as in CM11 by Maclaw [MENTION=5461259]desmond462[/MENTION] .

I thought this ROM has HALO and PIE but I don't see it in setting [MENTION=5338729]Gava97[/MENTION]?

I see only built-in animation setting. No CRT effect either.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] viki_beginner:
Looks Promising.. :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Mayank7795:
I really hope a bright future of Xperia U with this ROM and also hope that this ROM doesn't end up incomplete as Official PAC-man ROM by percy. :)

Also, Sorry for OT.

Will try when I get time and will report the bugs. ;)

For now Exams going to start so will have to wait. :(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Gava97:
ROM working good? And what is this problem related to kernel? Zip kernel doesn't boot up the ROM?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] werty100:
I have try 2 times to install rom and the two times i get stuck on bootanimation....

First time with out format system and wit out gapps

Second like [MENTION=5338729]Gava97[/MENTION] said
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Gava97:
Try with cm11 kernel
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] werty100:
Ok maclaw kernel of 13 build lets see..
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Gava97:
Because i don't know why some people have boot this ROM and some no
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] werty100:
Now works:

No music only with winamp

Slower than CM11
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Gava97:
So it boots with cm11 kernel?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] werty100:
Yes perfectly well
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Diego910:
Remember I used cm11 kernel so as not to modify other ramdisk.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] werty100:
<Boys if you power off screen it put on black but screen is on!!!!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Kobalto07:
Guys, for those who are interested in to see youtube on this ROM, thanks to [MENTION=4922614]gigitux[/MENTION] that fix it for kitkat 4.4.1, but also works to Mokee,

follow the instructions (edited for this ROM)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Wayno-san:
Wasn't sure if I should post this here or under accessories but since it's a question....

So my wife has her Sprint Samsung S4 for less than a week (contract renewal though Best Buy) and she already managed to break the front glass. The digitizer and LCD are OK.

Sprint wants $150 to fix it. Are there any other options while still getting a quality replacement? I'm up for giving it a shot if it's not terribly difficult and I can find a reputable dealer for an OEM replacement part.

Any suggestion on how/where to get the repair done cheaper? If not, does anyone know a reputable source for an OEM replacement part? It's hard to trust any of the eBay sellers without confirmation since most of the glass replacement items appear to be facsimiles.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] imbmiller:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ELC3906/ref=mw_dp_mdsc?dsc=1&qid=1387212938&sr=8-1

It's ten bucks and compatible with our phone. (sph-l720) for ten percent of the cost of sprint fixing it, even if it is a cheap knockoff, it would probably be worth it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Wayno-san:
Yeah I saw those but I really want to replace it with an OEM part (Gorilla Glass), otherwise I fear I'll have to do this more than once.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] AlpineMan:
I do not recommend those kits at all. You will end up hating the phone...digitizer not working/unresponsive...bubbles...dust inside the screen, etc. In addition, the AMOLED screen below that cracked screen are attached together using a special kind of glue. You need to be extremely careful when removing the old screen...otherwise, you're going to end up cracking the AMOLED.

IMHO, your viable options:

1) Have a professional do it for you using LOCA (liquid optically-clear adhesive) glue to fuse the replacement screen to the AMOLED (just like how Samsung does it). Make sure you check the guy's references before deciding to have the guy do it. If he's really good, your phone should look and perform like new.

2) Replace the entire housing. You can buy new/like-new complete housings in ebay for about $100. This housing basically includes everything except for the phone motherboard. You simply move your old motherboard to the new housing. There are a few youtube S4 disassembly tutorials on how to do it. My favorite is this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm4f2XjQLAM

The price difference between #1 and #2 isn't much. Doing #2 guarantees that I have my screen as good as new. If you're lucky and you can find a guy who can do #1 for you the right way...you may get satisfactory results and may save you a few bucks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Wayno-san:
Thanks for the info AlpineMan. If I can find a housing for this phone for $100 then I would prefer to go that route. You mean with LCD/digitizer/front glass/rear cover correct? Unfortunately I only see that for $200 ignoring stuff sent from China. Here's the search criteria I used: "complete s4 i9500 housing". I also tried with SPH-L720.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] AlpineMan:
Search for Sprint Galaxy S4 housing.

---------- Post added at 01:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:21 PM ----------

Make sure you're buying housing specifically for Sprint Galaxy S4.