yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] NeoMagus:
I've never had an issue with the signal on either of mine .. might be a fringe area as well .. chances are though if its bad with the 515 it'll be bad with the Note.

Camera wise, jmo but I dont really like the Note 3's camera. Shots dont turn out well on mine often I liked how fast the GNex instantly snapped shots and I do prefer AOSP over TW
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tannor:
Thanks really torn, would have liked to just go to nexus 5 but I am stuck with verizon.

Choices really s4, note3, LG G2, or htc one or i guess that new htc max

Out of those any idea which has the best signals? I know this might be wrong forum to ask about other phones but not sure where to ask
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] NeoMagus:
Motorola phones are generally regarded as having good radios, but I personally haven't used one since the Bionic
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] barrackOBAMA:
The note 3 is the greatest phone on the market.

Signals are amazing.

Camera is amazing.

Battery is amazing.

Screen is amazing.

Speed is amazing.

It's only flaw is the lack of AOSP.

And if you ask most of us here, you will find that many of us agree AOSP on this device is a Downgrade.

You lose out on so many features.

With that being said.

You'd be a fool to buy any other current phone for Verizon.

(Maybe the exception for the LG G2)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] icemike557:
I just got the note 3 and had come from the thunderbolt. Signal was better on the bolt unfortunately but when the signal is good man does the note fly.

Edit: 3g is always strong but when you get stuck on 1 to 2 bars on 4g the phone will just sit there sometimes.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] neyenlives:
After several devices, and trying CM variants since I dunno.... CM8 or CM9, I am worm out on AOSP. The signal specifically is always worse on AOSP than stock Touch wiz.

OP, I've been through the Fascinate, Charge, GS3 and now the Note 3. It seems to me (at least in terms of Samsung radios) that they finally got it right. I get better signal with the N3 than the GS3 which wasn't very old really. Both wifi and 4G. In places where I used to barely get any signal or the sporadic 1xRtt data I get a marginal 3G signal. That's good for the place I test it weekly which is like a Faraday cage. Most people in class with me have zero signal. For reference on AOSP on my GS3 I would have nothing there, zero, even texts fail there.

Last night I did a test with the wifi radio. I walked outside my place nearly 100 ft and was STILL getting usable signal using the 5ghz band of my router (Netgear WNDR3700) which to be fair has a lot to do with that test. I could have switched to the 2.4ghz band for improved range but in between these two apartment buildings I am probably picking up on 30 routers at once so 5ghz gives me much better SNR. It's noticeably improved over the GS3 as far as wifi.

All in all I am very happy with reception considering it's a Samsung. I put it nearly on par with coworkers Motorola Razr Maxx and similar handsets. Keep in mind I am in a very well established heavily covered LTE market metro area. You I think you still have a 14 day trial period with Verizon, why not give it a try.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DLCPhoto:
I was in a similar situation - loved the GNexus, other than poor signal as well as battery life. Stock ROM, also no time/interest in flashing ROM's, or even rooting.

The GN3 is a breath of fresh air. The battery life is incredible. I've only had it a month, and haven't done significant traveling, but the signal has just never been a problem. When I've tested it, it's been as good as my wife's Galaxy S4, which was clearly better than my GNexus.

The browsing experience with Chrome is also incredible - it seems as fast as my desktop loading pages and responsiveness (the GNexus wasn't bad, but this is dramatically faster). The display is gorgeous, and I love the size.

By a stroke of good fortune, it seems to work better with my BlueAnt S4 (visor-mounted bluetooth speaker device). It also works quite well with S-Voice, for truly hands-free operation when driving (I use Car Home Ultra with it).

So yes, for me at least, it simply works without me having to do much other than customizing appearance and apps. I have no regrets at all in going to the GN3 from the GNexus.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Naddict:
Probably best for the sticky here ...http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2466108
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] pastorbob62:
Okay, after bricking my previous phone I found what was supposed to be a brand new unlocked U8800-51 on eBay for $50.00. Turns out it is a Consumer Cellular version of the phone, albeit brand new. That itself is not a problem since my service is Consumer Cellular. But Super One Click doesn't seem to be able to root it. It goes through the motions and says it's rooted, but when I attempt to use any apps that require root access they say it's not rooted. And several root checking apps say it isn't.

Any suggestions?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erock89:
Has anyone found a way to connect their Wii remote to their nexus 4 running android 4.2+?
[HTC One Max] Kwongger:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/272088669611738/

Come on over!
[HTC One Max] vladutz2007:
Joined muhaha :))
[HTC One Max] Stephen:
Thread closed as this is not relevant to XDA
[Security Discussion] dj.houba:
Hi everyone,

can you recommend me some custom Android ROMs with focus on better security? Or isolate of dependence on Google?

Both of them together will be the best.

My phone is Samsung Galaxy S2.

Many thanks
[Security Discussion] D-J Mutant:
Cyanogen or GingerBread are some good ROMS for good security, as I know.
[Security Discussion] dj.houba:
Thanks, yes, I know about Cyanogen.

Oh you mean GingerBread from Google? This is exactly what I don't want. I want to separate from Google, coz we all know about NSA case. So I thought, there will be some developers, who will try to build some custom ROM and try to eliminate "Big brother" and focus mainly on security.
[Security Discussion] JamieFL:
Omnirom is supposed to be security and privacy consious.
[Security Discussion] |>/\nte:
Well I'd suggest the cyanogenmod, but without the google apps. They're optional.
[Security Discussion] smartymcfly:
In the nexus 4 section there is an aokp that is patched so built in Google analytics are gone. There is a patch that can be applied to other ROMs.
[Security Discussion] jcase:
Custom roms, including Cyanogenmod, have a history of BAD security. Many rom developers end up introducing new vulnerabilities. In the past, some hardened Android builds existed, but I know of no current hardened roms.

I personally would stay away from custom roms, and stick to as close to AOSP as possible, signed with your own private keys. (and no Omnirom, AOKP, Cyanogenmod are NOT AOSP in any way shape or form.)
[Security Discussion] gopars:
Is that so , see from what u saying ,,, the ASOP is better then the other build rite :D

Sent From GT i9300
[Security Discussion] JamieFL:
How do you get your own private key and what does that do? Sorry, I have never heard of this, so I'm sure others are probably also wondering.
[Security Discussion] dj.houba:
Thanks

Thanks, I was trying different ROMs, finally I chose PAC-MAN ROM without Google apps :)
[Security Discussion] .rootCoder.:
Hello !

does it mean that any modded stock rom with GApps will be insecure ?

Thx
[Security Discussion] ASVP_MSFT:
just youtube some galaxy s2 roms you'll find reviews on some good roms
[Security Discussion] kenshin33:
http://www.kandroid.org/online-pdk/guide/release_keys.html

something like this

I think you can skip "make dist" part, just do a regular build as you would normally (CyanogenMod ==> brunch your_device

you can fine the need file under "out/target/product/hammerhead/obj/PACKAGING/target_files_intermediates/cm_hammerhead-target_files-")

for Cyanogenmod Nexus 5 for ex (hammerhead )

source build/envsetup.sh

brunch hammerhead

and you'll fine the target_files zip under

out/target/product/hammerhead/obj/PACKAGING/target_files_intermediates/

that the one you need to feed to build/tools/releasetools/sign_target_files_apks
[Security Discussion] fadedout:
There are some really exciting Android security projects out there... For instance, one awesome function a-la-Truecrypt involves full disk encryption with plausible deniability. You are able to give out a first-layer passphrase if you are coerced - yet a truly private volume remains secure and disguised within the apparent unused portion of the storage disk.

Yet it's unlikely that any of this is relevant to you, otherwise you wouldn't be asking this sort of thing. When it comes to security leaks, try to barricade off the paths of least resistance from the ground up. For instance, even all of that wouldn't do much good if you had forensic evidence of your phone config on your computer, a lockscreen that could be bypassed, a phone seized whilst still turned with encryptions keys remaining in RAM, etc. Also keep in mind all of the data you are sending out in the clear via your cloud storage, SMS/IM, WiFi, etc.

So in the end, just pick a ROM that runs smoothly and you enjoy. Whatever you end up deciding, make absolutely certain to:

- encrypt with strong passphrase (then use cryptfs app to create a shorter lock screen key)

- disable USB debugging

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This probably isn't exactly spot on, but here's a rough sysnopsis... When a ROM is built from source, the creator "signs" their creation (i.e. the ROM and the apps within). This way you can be sure that you're indeed getting an official ROM built by AOKP (or whomever) and not by some malicious 3rd party. Likewise, the Android OS uses signatures to ID which files are legitimate and given permission to run (i.e. official updates). However, there have been incidents with custom ROMs when this functionality has been exploited. This could allow an otherwise innocuous seeming app to deploy hidden malware and cloak itself as a legitimate app, gaining full rights to the phone.

A self-built ROM with your own private key is presumably safer against such an attack. I don't think most people would need to be concerned about this, but still something to keep in mind. Unfortunately jcase is spot on about custom ROMs almost always creating or exposing more vulnerabilities than stock. For instance, features like ADB or USB-OTG are often enabled by default. If that wasn't bad enough, in the event that your phone is ever lost/stolen/seized, having a custom recovery installed is pretty much handing over your identity with a bow wrapped on top. It makes it easy for anyone to bypass PIN/password/face/gesture-lock or dump off the entire disk image. Not to mention analysis can reveal your account passwords, WiFi keys, SMS, phone records, photos. Most of these vulnerabilities can be safeguarded against with careful consideration, but you certainly won't get there by default.
[Security Discussion] Kohelet:
The only way to eliminate the ability of a nation-state interfering in your data would be to not generate any. If they're watching you, then stopping them from watching you isn't going to be possible. So it's better to ensure that when they watch you appear innocent.

Granted, I'm not saying you shouldn't take any precautions. But to truly get away from their snooping you're probably better of without a phone.

:good: Excellent advice.
[Security Discussion] Liberr:
I still wonder if AOSP or any of the bigger custom ROMs without Gapps is truly Google free. I have been browsing the forums for a while on that question but cant really find a good answer. Google free meaning: it doesn't communicate in any way on any moment with Google.

Anyone who can verify that? Has there ever been a XDA'er who researched this? For some it seems an assumption and some think since Android is developed by Google they surely try to analyze even AOSP roms or derivatives.
[Security Discussion] Ryccardo:
It only sends version statistics to Google, and there's a build.prop setting that allegedly disables it (ro.config.nocheckin=1) -- haven't tried it because I'd rather show my pride in Gingerbread :p
[Security Discussion] Aldous Huxley:
What and where is this patch?
[Security Discussion] nutpants:
I would think you could block all of Google's ip address's in your host file on any rom also.

You could edit the host file before flashing it.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thomasye:
I have one HTC one GPe from google play store. The phone's ROM has been upgrade to 4.4.2 via OTA. I tried to use the method described in http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2265618 to unlock the bootloader. Since it is true GPe, I first tried fastboot oem unlock, it does not work.

then I following the htcdev method to obtain the Unlock_code.bin, when I use the command

fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin,

there is no error message, but one should expect a popup window on the phone asked if you are sure that you want to unlock your bootloader. I did not see such disclaimer on the phone.

Is it because it is due to I have upgrade the ROM to 4.4.2?

my bootloader has the following info:

*****LOCKED *********************************

M7_UL PVT SHIP S-ON RH

HBOOT-1.54.0000

RADIO-4T.21.3218.21

OpenDSP-v32.120.274.0909

OS-3.62.1700.1

eMMC-boot 2048MB

Dec 9 2013,00:38:19.0

Really appreciate any help.

Update:

I have even tried to downgrade the bootloader to 1.44 based on the tutorial:

http://htc-one.wonderhowto.com/how-...one-into-htc-one-with-sense-no-bloat-0148220/

it does not go that far.

I first tried to change cid to 11111111 using:

fastboot oem writecid 11111111

Somehow, it won't change.

fastboot oem readcid returns: GOOGL001

Although I have downloaded bootloader 1.44 and change the first line of android-info.txt to my actual modelid to PN0712000 and repack into a zip file hb144.zip. Using command

fastboot flash zip hb144.zip does not flash the bootloader at all.

Is there any big change in bootloader version 1.54? Seems to me the old method of unlocking bootloader does not work any more.

Many thanks!
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagvarhtcone:
excat same problem

even i have the same problem dont know what to do please somebody help us.i want to install android revolution hd 41.0 custm rom on to my htc one.is it possile to do so.if so plese hlp me in unblocking my htc
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alray:
You must be s-off to use ''fastboot oem writecid'' and to flash hboot.

This is a know issue for GPE look at this thread. It seems there are no solution atm
[General Topics] Timewarp:
Hi,

Is it possible to set anything in the registry so files received by BT go to the SD card My Documents instead of to the main memory? Thanks
[General Topics] Rudegar:
if there is then you need to take into acount that the sd card is disabled when the device is in power off mode

and if it can recieve a file while in that mode it would fail
[General Topics] Timewarp:
Good point. I can't remember if the device has to be on to receive BT files.

Pity there's no option built in that would receive the file to main memory and then copy to the SD card when it powers on.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ianmb:
This is how I was able to get mms working after flashing Note 3 features zip .

After flashing your preferred 4.3 ROM, use a root accessible file explorer(I use root explorer), go to Root/System/app... scroll down to SecMms.apk, copy and paste to int/ext memory. Flash the Note 3 Features zip...Flash the AirCommand icon fix zip.

Once phone has rebooted and is running take the original SecMms.apk you copied (from the 4.3 ROM you originally flashed)and push to System/app. Fix permissions rw/r/r, reboot. Let phone start up then send an mms to yourself or anyone else. Have them send one back.

It won't be the Note3 mms but it works and still allows you to keep the rest of the Note3 features with AirCommand.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] brokenbmx06:
So this would fix the MMS issue with SyngergyRom r3?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ianmb:
I flashed Team Venom mK4 ROM and these are the steps I did and it worked. When you flash the Note 3 zip the SecMms.apk is like 10.4 mbs but the original one for 4.3 for our phone is only 5+mbs. Hopefully it works for you as it did me. Just try and see.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ianmb:
Let me know how it goes. That way we can try to fix this issue.

Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ianmb:
My bad...that ROM I believe has the Note 3 features baked in. You would have to dl a 4.3 ROM that does not have those features already in it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ianmb:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7bsnn05asmyziwa/SecMms.apk

Try this. See if it works by doing the process I posted and let me know.

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] lhc80:
Work for me in synergy r3 rom thanks bro
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ianmb:
Glad to hear it! Hopefully others with the same issue can use this as a fix for their MMS problems.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] brokenbmx06:
Awesome! Works for me on Synergy r3 as well! Going to have to share over on that thread!

Edit: Looks like ianmb already posted it to that thread, thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ianmb:
302 views and no other comments as to know if this has helped anyone?

Some useful feedback would be appreciated so as to know if this is working for others.

Thanks everyone for your possible feedback and have a safe and happy holiday!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cajun9924:
Worked for me on synergy r3 thanks for sharing
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ehusidic:
Note 2. Flashed Synergy Rom. Flashed The AirCommand Fix Along With Note 3 Features. Phone Wont Boot. Any ideas?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ianmb:
Which Synergy ROM did you flash? The latest r3 ALREADY has the Note 3 features baked in...so if you flashed Synergy r3 then flashed the Note 3 features...that's why.Just flash the ROM itself let it boot then try the Note 3 features. If Air Command icons show and the other Note 3 features that are available for our phones work then don't flash anything else.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] burna:
could someone please post note 3 features zip. Cant find it. Would really appreciate it thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] blamethenetwork:
What do you mean Push? Do I need to use ADB or can I just use file explorer and move it back to the correct location?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] louforgiveno:
File explorer method is fine
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] blamethenetwork:
Thank you Ill give it a try.

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Worked perfectly! Thank you so much.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Kingpacatron:
Hey

Hey witch one did you try and methods im mk4 rooted tw

Been trying to port it since the update and non of them work on the l900 nor installing the apks forced I keep getting tw failed gapps failed etc.. ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ianmb:
Huh? This mms fix is for sprint. Not sure why your gapps failed. Just copy downloaded apk to system/app using root explorer, fix permissions...reboot. Done!

ANDROID...A New Digital Revolution Of Incredible Developers
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Kingpacatron:
Sorry I misread I been yrying to fimd the correct port mod mk4 note 3 for galaxyn2 l900 I did that I opened up the zips when installing failed and tried using root explorer fixed pms and reboot but nogo im giving up also I have to be deodex todo it but even than idk anyone are read on anyone l900 with all the gn3 goodies
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] braso:
Hi

Is anyone able to upload the apk file for the new Polar Beat app available for the S4?

Thanks in advance

Shane
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xmanberserker:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/104998642/fi.polar.beat_1.0.apk
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] braso:
Thanks mate. Greatly appreciated!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kthejoker20:
Confirmed working on the nexus 4 perfectly!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gysvz:
Thanks for the apk. Worked first try on a Galaxy Nexus running CM11.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] codestaxx:
I just saw this thread and the link is no longer active. Does anyone still have this apk somewhere to download from?

Thanks so much!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fngerdes:
The link is down :/

Error (509)

This account's public links are generating too much traffic and have been temporarily disabled!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lord Nelson0815:
Polar Beat is available in Google Play. ---> play . google . com/store/apps/details?id=fi.polar.beat <---
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] braso:
Yes but only if you have a Galaxy S4.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xmanberserker:
So yeah, link is down, you must wait until dropbox public link is enable again.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bomster:
http://puu.sh/68iwP.apk
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jpabian:
FWIW, it works fine on my S3 running 4.3. And as an added bonus, it syncs with Polar Flow. I'll try using both for my run later today. Thanks for posting!

:good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radzer0:
I just sent polar a really mean email asking them if they think there nike now and only support iphones since it blocks out all android phones. I read online that the s4 cant connect properly to the H7 which is the unit for this software yet the nexus can and its blocked.

Lets see what they reply back and say.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebag84:
I'm looking forward for the 09/01/2014 update for polar beat, maybe it will fix many bugs...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MichalSykora:
Its possible upload new apk from 9.1.2014 update. Thank you very much.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flomaster:
I have version 1.0.1 where can I upload it to? I contacted one of the people who left a review on Google play via Google hangouts he sent me his 1.0.1 apk..

Tapped via TapaCrap from my HTC One Google Edition running on SinLessROM GE 6.2.0
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MichalSykora:
Here, ifyou can. Thank you very much.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aleksijohansson:
1.0.1 Would be appreciated

The 1.0.1 version of the APK would be highly appreciated!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] larm:
puu.sh/6nkas.gz
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] christianstubberud:
Tested on Samsung Galaxy S3 4.3. with Polar H7 and it is not working. Any idea why? :confused:

Regards
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] larm:
I'm using it on Samsung Galaxy S3 and Polar H7 too, but SGS3 on ArchiDroid2 2.3.3 (4.4). It's working fine. Try different kernel.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaimev:
Tested on Motorola Moto G with Android 4.4.2 kitkat and Polar H7. It's working ok.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] larm:
Somebody tested on SONY XPERIA Z ??
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pihi75:
Hi All

it seems polar just released 1.0.2 with extended support. May the lucky ones post the updated apk here please ? many thanks in advance :thumbup:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MichalSykora:
Wau, now support Nexus 5.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] larm:
What's new in version 1.0.2

Exciting things are happening! In recent weeks we've been quietly testing Polar Beat, and now the fruit of our labor is ready to be picked: Polar Beat's availability on Android devices has expanded and now you can get it also on Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Note II, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and LG Nexus 5 using Android 4.3 or later. So there it is, waiting for you – enjoy!

I have GS3 but Archidroid ROM and I couldn't download POLAR BEAT. Little fix and here you have it:

puu.sh/6DYMN