yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Conversions always lose some amount of quality unless the target format uses lossless compression (which Chromecast doesn't support and is generally impractical anyway). The key is whether the loss is visible.

As long as you use a reasonable bitrate, there is no perceptible quality loss. 4-6 Mbps is a good starting point.
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
Only need to do that if you want Direct Play without Transcoding.

But I do NOT suggest people go re-encoding their Library just to make their files CCast compatible for Plex... it's just way too soon in the development of Plex to say that drastic a step needs to be made yet.
[Google Chromecast] GreenDroidX:
Does live Transcoding that bad? I want to buy a NAS with a good cpu like i3 for live Transcoding to chromecast. Is it not worth it?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Depends. The ability for Plex to transcode on the fly and send just about anything over is an awesome convenience.

If your library is already Chromecast compatible, you can run Plex on a slower machine because it's not burning CPU cycles every time you play the video.

But if you have multiple clients, you probably don't want to "dumb down" everything to the least-common denominator as it'll mean the higher-quality playback devices won't be playing at full potential.

Not to mention, if you have a large library it could take days and a lot of disk space to re-encode your files.

If there's something that you play often (ie, you have kids or a really special favorite video) it might be worth converting that. But overall, if it's just going to be an occasional play, let Plex decide what's best for the client and do the conversion on the fly - you'll ensure that you get the best quality for each player, assuming your Plex server isn't too slow to do the transcode.
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
IMO no it's not that bad as far as transcoding is concerned and if someone is noticing a reduced quality I would bet it has to do with the settings they have rather than the transcoding.

but transcoding does complicate the operation and is best done on high powered machines.

While an i3 NAS might be ok for that... it's been my experience that a dedicated server with 4-6 Gigs of ram is much better.

Not just for the transcoding power but because NAS' run out of space eventually and limits how much content you can eventually have in your Library.

Having a separate Server you can Map the NAS drives to it and add another NAS when the first one fills up.

If you don't have an NAS already then go get that first. You could always use your PC to run the server if you find the transcoding to be troublesome on the NAS.

If and when you upgrade your current desktop turn the current one into an HTPC/Media Server.
[Google Chromecast] zenisnotchosen:
I don't have Plex Pass and I can cast from my Android app. I do have MyPlex, but that's free. It's just registering on the site basically. Friends and family can even cast my Plex server remotely.
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
Plex dropped the Plex Pass requirement for CCast support months ago!
[General Topics] diestarbucks:
Please feel free to continue your question in one of the existing threads:

[Discussion] What's your next smartphone / What should I buy

[Discussion] Consolidated Device Comparison/ Q&A/ Discussion Thread!!

Good Luck :good:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] icefire:
hi i have a jasjar i droped it once it shows no gsm now all the pda stuff works but the radio version is empty i need help desprately
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] pieta9999:
Hello,

I have a samsung galaxy s4 at&t on MF3. I rooted using the xda guide for MF3, and installed Safestrap 3.71 and TWRP 2.6.3.1.

Then I installed on ROM slot 1 several of the ROMs from this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2428254 including

Google Play Edition 4.2.2, Deadly Venom, SHOStock, Darth Stalker x1 but none seem to be working.

After installation is complete, I reboot on ROM slot 1, I see the Safestrap splash screen, then the screen turns black, the phone vibrates, and reboots again.Then it depends. I will see one of the following:

1. After the samsung logo with RECOVERY BOOTING in tiny blue letters on top, I see a recovery screen with a dead android that says "android system recovery <3e>" which gives me a few options (like reboot system, apply update from ADB etc). I have only chosen reboot, which is a regular reboot leading to the regular safestrap splash screen.

2. Samsung logo and regular boot, which leads to the safestrap splash screen.

What am I doing wrong? Are the ROMs I have tried not compatible with my phone?

I would appreciate any help.

thank you very much for the hard work!

Vassilis
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Kaze105:
Why flash TWRP? You already have safestrap, no need to flash a custom recovery that doesnt work on MF3.

Also have you flashed the MF3 module after flashing a rom?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] John The Rhino:
Safestrap 3.71 is for mk2 builds. You are mf3 so you need 3.65. Safestrap is a modified TWRP flashing TWRP over it is needless & not going to help your phone. PLEASE READ! All this information is here on XDA for you. Plus horror stories of the uninformed who did as you & flashed 1st & asked questions later. Hopefully you made a backup before all this, if not, then there is a guide posted on here how to Odin back to stock mf3. Good luck.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] pieta9999:
Thank you much for the prompt reply.

My phone boots fine the Stock ROM and works fine on the Stock ROM. Can I just install the right Safestrap version (3.65) after I boot the Stock ROM, and take things from there? or do I need to Odin to stock necessarily?

Thank you very much
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] pieta9999:
Thanks for prompt response. To clarify, I only installed Safestrap 3.71. I did not flash TWRP myself. I only mentioned the TWRP version that was inlcuded with Safestrap in case this was important for your answer.

I have tried flashing MF3 module after each rom with no luck.

Based on the response of another fellow, I think what I did wrong was installing the wrong safestrap version.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] John The Rhino:
Whew, so glad your phone is fine. Yes, install Safestrap 3.65 then you can flash the mf3 custom rom of your choice in Safestrap recovery. Remember, Safestrap will always show as disabled on stock rom & active on a custom rom slot. Be sure to read & follow the rom developers install instructions. Safestrap has worked flawlessly for me. Don't forget to thank Hascode for his brilliant work.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] monetizer:
Hi,

I have just bought Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 SM-P601 (WIFI 3G 16GB) version from China.

I am having so many issues with it because it doesn't has Google Services and Play Store.

Its details are:

Baseband Version: P601ZCUBMJ6

Build Number: JSS15J.P601ZCUBMJ6

Kernal Version: 3.4.39-1855211

Could you please recommend me some Stock ROM to fix this issue and get an English version of 4.3 with Google Services and Play Store?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] lsherif:
You can download any one of these, but use the MJB being the latest.

http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-P601
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Gnexlex:
Hello

As you might already know Spigen Neo Hybrid case is a case that lots of n5 owners use due to its slick and sophisticated design(:cool:) as well as its elite protection.In addition a glass screen protector can give absolute protection agianst scratches.

I would like you to share your opinion about which glass screen protector fits perfectly with this case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kong:
I guess the answer is obvious – Spigen GLAS.t or GLAS.tR :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Bleys43:
I would guess that any glass sp will be fine. The Spigen cases have very little lip, so should not interfere with any glass sp, unless it is applied very off-center.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ajster1989:
This Thread (linked below) is from the Sprint Note 2 forum, and I believe that it would be amazing if a developer did this for the T-Mobile Version.

It's a stock rom with an automatic flash counter reset built right in!.

Sprint Thread - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2086769

Please any willing developers check this out as I believe doing this would be a great duty to the community!

If this is in the wrong thread, sorry. but don't stick this is a generic (NOT NOTE 2) section as it won't be found and won't serve the community!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kintwofan:
Why not click the link in the op of that thread where he states to click here if you want it on another carrier?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ajster1989:
Did that but it's not available yet...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] aburyan1:
I did request it to at the link provided by the op
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] broodplank1337:
Galaxy S4 Glove Mode​

Featured on XDA Portal! Thank you Samantha! [MENTION=4827076]SammiSaysHello[/MENTION]

http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...r-samsung-galaxy-s-4-running-aosp-based-roms/

Info:

Want to use Glove Mode on your S4 but is it not supported by the ROM? With this app you can enable/disable it easily no matter what ROM you're using, the only requirement is the support by the kernel for this function. (by default this is in the kernel, on stock kernels but also on aosp/cm11 kernels)

Credits:

Big thanks to Xiao-Long Chen for making this possible! (Used this commit: https://github.com/chenxiaolong/CM_hardware_samsung/commit/020e5fbfe981297d8780292fa29f3382d7e6a237)

Market Link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.broodplank.s4glovemode

Screenshots:/
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] apurvapatel:
Not taking anything away from you, but doesnt every S4 have the "Increase touch sensitivity" ticker option right at the bottom of the display options screen?
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] broodplank1337:
Only on touchwiz / google edition roms yes. but it doesnt work on AOSP based roms, such as CyanogenMod
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] apurvapatel:
Didnt realize its meant for non touchwiz roms. My bad.
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] pitastrudl:
can't install app from market, can anyone share apk?

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] broodplank1337:
My app just got featured on the portal I noticed :) Thank you Samantha! [MENTION=4827076]SammiSaysHello[/MENTION]

link:

http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...r-samsung-galaxy-s-4-running-aosp-based-roms/

BTW, If anyone wants to make a nice glove icon (512 x 512) I will make it the app icon. (of course your name will be credited in the app), I did some searching for glove icons myself on google but couldn't really find a nice one, I'm searching for something like a vector glove with that's touching a touchscreen.
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] xueyao:
Great app! A great feature is to port this or add support for other device such as note 3

SM N9005 Rocking Temasek CM11 With Temasek Kernel
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] broodplank1337:
It depends on whether the kernel supports it, you should ask a note 3 developer about it ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] mooyaart:
Thanks so much for this. It works great on Danvdh's KitKat Rom and Ktoonsez's kernel.
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Hagis:
working just great.
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] broodplank1337:
You're welcome :), I think it works on all kernels (I doubt any developer disabled it on purpose)

Good :) Enjoy
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] SuperKrog:
is there any drawback like battery usage or something else in leaving glove mode always on?

maybe you should add some way to fast toggle it... a little widget and/or that would be nice!) a tasker way :)
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] springer.music:
Tested on a Note 3 with CM11 (N9005) and it works fine :)
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] broodplank1337:
No, it just increases sensitivity by an awful lot, luckily that doesn't have any impact on the battery.

and Indeed a widget is would be very nice :) Thanks for the hint.

Great :)
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] erral:
Just installed this on the latest stable CM buld (11-20141031) on my GT-I9505 (with cracked screen) and it works like a charm.

Thank you so much for this. Taking off my gloves this winter was a pain in the...
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] xueyao:
After clicking fix permission, it worked. Guess I gave up without trying. Great app! Though I live in the tropics ;)

SM N9005 Rocking Temasek CM11 With Temasek Kernel
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] CZ Eddie:
Okay, I put those words into your quote for you.

PLEASE, please can you add Tasker functionality so we can set Tasker to enable Glove Mode when a trigger occurs, such as NFC or Car Dock mode?

This is the best app ever made for CM11.

Btw, it works great for me on TMO Note 3 on CM11.

It does not work on this phone when using SlimROM, but I let that dev know and asked him to make the necessary changes to his kernel.

Thanks!! :good:

Now I can ride my Motorcycle and keep functionality of my Note 3 that I keep docked under my windscreen. The Note 3 gives me speedo, GPS, Radar Detection, and controls my calls/media using Utter with Bluetooth to my helmet speakers/mic.
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] deeper1606:
Great app a lot of respect to this dev
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] dorian2kx:
How does this works really, do i have to be in the sun? I did everything but I don't see and difference in trying to unlock my phone without touching the screen or am I missing something, I'm on slimkat rom and kt kernel
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] xueyao:
This enables u to use the device with a glove, aka making the screen more sensitive. Supported devices are s4 note 3, and maybe a few other devices.
[Sony Xperia ZL] zombiej79:
Anybody know of a live wallpaper that's the same as the ps4 blue wave background? Want my zl and tab z to match lol
[Sony Xperia ZL] zombiej79:
Cone on somebody be my hero lol
[Sony Xperia ZL] xkeita:
You could use this program to create a similar Wave effect like the Ps4 Wave
[Sony Xperia ZL] zombiej79:
I'll give it.a try
[Sony Xperia ZL] Phantom Slayer04:
I found the lwp. But can anyone mod it to keep moving?

I'll post my OP link here.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75266985&postcount=1
[HTC Droid DNA] Tomozz:
Been trying out all the latest Kit Kat roms for the HTC DNA. Apparently this new hangouts messaging app seems to be the default. I have installed and tried other messaging apps and all of them seem to crash and won't work. I'll get use to Hangouts eventually but just was wondering if there was anything else out there that will work with Kit Kat. Thanks.
[HTC Droid DNA] mike_augie:
I use 8sms ... it is the old sms for kitkat .. but you have to leave hangouts installed for all to work
[HTC Droid DNA] d08speed3:
Pull the MMS.apk from the CM11 and set permissions and it works fine. I do this for CyanFox

HTC DNA

LG Optimus G
[HTC Droid DNA] mike_augie:
what are your permissions set at ? would like to try it
[HTC Droid DNA] d08speed3:
Copy the apk to system>apps and set it. Reboot.

HTC DNA

LG Optimus G
[HTC Droid DNA] mike_augie:
ok will try it .. loaded the new beanstalk and couldn't get it to run but will go set permissions and try it again ... thanks
[HTC Droid DNA] Tomozz:
Thanks. I will have to try it out.
[HTC Droid DNA] Tomozz:
Thanks will try this also when I get home.
[HTC Droid DNA] jamiethemorris:
I second 8sms. Also I've been liking evolvesms
[HTC Droid DNA] duffman452001:
Ive been using Textra without issues. No problems at all
[HTC Droid DNA] Tomozz:
I am using the Madhi rom at the moment. For some reason 8sms keeps crashing. It crashed with other roms too. I still have hangouts installed, I never deleted it. The last 2 apps suggested Textra & evolvesms are working okay though. I appreciate everyone's suggestion.
[HTC Droid DNA] jamiethemorris:
Hangouts doesn't have to be the default, I think it only is if the gapps you installed deleted the stock MMS.apk. the PA mini modular apps still keep the stock MMS.apk intact... At least for me. I think 8sms needs the stock MMS.apk installed to function, I haven't had any crashing issues. I don't really care for hangouts either, I usually disable it immediately.
[HTC Droid DNA] Tomozz:
I'll play around with the Gapps. I've been using the very latest Gapps. :good:
[HTC Droid DNA] darkace:
I've been using 8sms. I deleted the stock messaging and hangouts, put 8sms in stand alone mode and its working perfectly fine.
[HTC Droid DNA] jamiethemorris:
Interesting. YMMV I guess. Maybe it was only sense that you needed the stock messaging app.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] sinoplu57:
Hi @ all !

Well, first of all, I want to catch the notifications coming up from a Galaxy S4 to the Galaxy Gear, and maybe store them in a file on the Gear.

Also storing on the coupled phone (S4) would be OK. (Everything only for research-reasons.)

My Problem is: I think I have no access to a notification manager on the gear. My mini-app works on my S4. There, I can throw a notification through a service. But on the Gear, nothing happens. So I thought, that maybe the Gear has another way to manage the notifications but I didn't get it.

Any ideas?

SW: V700XXUAMK7

Galaxy S4: Android 4.3

GM: 1.5.123002
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Brendo:
I don't really understand.

The notifications received on the gear are the same as those that appear in the notification dropdown on the phone - could you not just get that info?

On the gear, they are stored in a database. There is a notification counter and list widget available in this forum by st-tps that may be of help
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] sinoplu57:
Sorry, I'm sure, it's my fault. First of all, thank you for replying. I'm feelin' so lonely considering this topic...

Well, in Gear Manager you can choose notifications that should receive on Gear. So there are notifications on the dropdown of the phone, which do not arrive on the gear because you did not activate a certain app on GM. I only need the notifications arrived/arriving on the gear.

If I am right, this widget shows me the last notifications. But I need to handle the notifications on my own "app" because every notification should be evaluated by the user. So I need an interface or the like.

So I suppose, that on the Gear, there is no "notification manager" but a database. But how to access this DB? :(

:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] st-tps:
Correct, it just show the last 6 arrived notifications.

The Notifications is stored in a regular SQL db located at /data/data/com.samsung.appcessory.NotiConsumerService/databases/NotificationSync.db

However Samsung doesn´t close the db correctly as they use it so you can´t just read it. you have to copy the .db, .db-shm and the .db-wal to an asset directory, open it yourself and then close the sql to be able to read it compleatly.

What kind of app are you planning to do?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] sinoplu57:
thxx

I have to provide the Gear-User with a function, that allows him/her to give feedback about each notification. So I thought, that I could "catch" the notification coming up from the phone, and throw it on my own way. E.g. forcing a new activity to be shown, which shows the coming up notification, and maybe 2 buttons for feedback. Then storing this feedback anywhere...

So: The user does NOT see the "original" notification but only "my" notification with feedback-possibility.

Is that understandable? :o

On the phone, this would be easier. I could user the notification management and the NotificationListenerService..

But DB's which have to been copied first and closed than to be able to use.. sounds very complicated..
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] st-tps:
I don´t think it´s possible to stop the original notification from showing, all stock apps seams kinda locked up.

The latest notifications isn´t fully inserted in the db and is stuck somewhere in the db-wal and the db-shm files (temp files) so if you just open the .db file, the latest notifications is missing.

So when you copy the three files, open the db and close it again the temp files is injected in the original db and all notifications is available.

This is the best way I found so far, I´m not that into SQL so it might be better ways...
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] sinoplu57:
Thank you so much, st-tps. :good: I hope there is another, much more comfortable way..

But about the DB: How many notifications backwards are stored in db? How "big" is the history, I mean the number "old notifications" in the db. When is the db cleaned?

I feel like: Galaxy Gear is a big black box and only 5 people in the world know, how it works.. :mad:
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] st-tps:
Neither less, the SQL db needs to be closed for the temp files to be correctly injected in the db, and since the stock app locks the db you can´t open it in its original directory. Atleast I haven´t any success...

The db contains the amount of notifications that you can see in the stock app, I haven´t seen any signs of a "roof" for the count.

If you compleatly delete the db files and reboot, you will end up with an empty stock app and some newly created db files.

We have to start somewhere to dig in this black box, it´s pretty exciting ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bademeister85:
Hi,

first of all: My Galaxy S is just a "play phone" for me. Some time ago I tried to install CMW touch (or however it is called) but somehow it didn't work. Due to lack of time I didn't took a deeper look into it.

Now - as I am having a little more time ;) - I want to bring TWRP onto my old charm.

Currently I am running CWM recovery v6.0.3.3 and an AOKP build from July 22nd (Android 4.2.2).

Is there even a TWRP version for the Galaxy S I9000 running on 4.2.2?

Using Goo Manager or the TWRP Manager I just see that there is no TWRP for my device - which is not true as I've read that there is a version for I9000 in several threads/forums.

Best regards,

Manuel
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omreJ:
flash mckay kernel or didhey's..
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Kensant:
Did not believe what everyone else was talking about but the charging really works through my neo hybrid case and i was fairly impressed. Going to the store tomorrow too get another one tomorrow! :highfive: :highfive: :highfive: :victory: :victory: :victory:

DT-900 red
[Nexus 5 Accessories] JD2589:
Yes indeed it does work.

Great wireless charger.

Once you go wireless you never go back! :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] c4ud4m:
Will it work with any wireless charging ?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] JD2589:
The Neo Hybrid case? I suppose so.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] NJ_RAMS_FAN:
is the sale only online at AT&T? hmm. I might pass by today. :) I'll get this one for home and a cheap ebay one for work. :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] JD2589:
Check on the AT&T website to find a local store that has them in stock. :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Kensant:
The neo hybrid is pretty thick and it works great! Fast charging too!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] th3xeroeagle:
Works with Slim Armor and that's thicker than Neo Hybrid, so it should work
[Nexus 5 Accessories] NJ_RAMS_FAN:
Yep. All show in stock. Wonder if its same price.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Kensant:
Amazing :)! 10th post! :d :victory: :victory: :victory: :victory:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] SavedByGrace:
Anyone know if it would work with a ballistic case? Not sure how much thicker/thinner it is...
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Rommie2k6:
Ok crap, there is a big problem with my Dopod 900 that I did not notice until recently, because I don't really make calls.

The phone functionality is completely screwed, and I've verified this with a generic phone. Whenever I make a call to another party, problems like AN IRRITATING HORRIBLE SCREECHING NOISE and DISTORTED SOUND (i.e. like the signal is "breaking up").

Now has anyone encountered this problem before?

darn!!!