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[G2 General] Funkym0nkey:
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I replied to you because you asked what is faster than instant. If you read my original post, I did say the stock rom is fast. But not as fast and smooth as nexus or g2 with PA. Smoothness has to do with more than speed. Animation speed, effects, input lag all factor in. And for D800 PA is faster, better and smoother ROM than stock for me.
[G2 General] dannejanne:
Stock is NOT as fast and optimized as pure Vanilla is on the G2. The difference is pretty big in favour of Vanilla. Try playing the Final Fantasy 6 remake on stock G2. Framerate from hell and random reboots all over the place. On Vanilla it runs pretty much perfect on the G2.

However stock has its very strong points featurewise that you have to give up when going Vanilla.

I agree with OP though. Today's new phones give us less and less reasons to flash custom ROM's except perhaps overbloated carrier specific variants. I bought a Sony Z Ultra the other day too and I will keep that pure stock definitely. Sony's UI on the other hand is very optimized and not very far from Vanilla in smoothness so I'm pretty impressed by that. Sony also have a very beatiful UI across system & apps which I unfortunately can't say for the G2. It's a mixed bag of OK design and pure crap ala Touchwiz design. But featurewise it's awesome and has more features than the Z Ultra.
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[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sher_dil:
I have only used dumb-phones until now and plan to get a smartphone.

I did a little surfing and found Adreno 320 is better than Mali 400 GPU and Qualcomm Snapdragons are better than Samsung Exynos, right?

But in real world they say Note 2 is considered better phone than Nexus 4. I don't understand this.

Different phones top in different benchmarks, and still some things like display quality are not considered in benchmarks i guess, right?

Now I haven't used any smartphone before, and the I would be using it for gaming or watching videos/movies only most of the time as I'm a student.

Which of these phones that I mentioned (all in 23-29,000 INR range) are better than others in reality?

Those who have used these phones or are techsavy might be able to guide me in making the right choice

Just found S3 in India has different specs than in US, Canada etc.

India: 1.4 Ghz Quad-core Exynos 4412,Mali-400,1GB

US: 1.5 Ghz Dual-core Snapdragon, Adreno 225,2GB
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silv3rfox:
It really depends on your priorities.

You should take by consideration the battery capacity, camera, and other features.

Nexus 4 is not a champion in the last two, its camera relatively sucks, and the battery is not very impressive (for me it's pretty good actually). One of the main advantages of the Nexus 4 is the fast updates compared to other phones. Anything with quad-cores and 2 GB of RAM is more than enough.

HTC One X on the other hand is getting old, even though it has a great look, and a polished UI (Sense 5), and amazing sound (comes with beats audio, and believe me it does make a difference!)

GS3 is a champion, but is getting old too, and soon will run out of updates. Good camera though, and pretty fast.

Note 2 is full-featured, not really a phone though, pretty huge for a one, packs lots of great assets from S-Pen to better camera (than N4). I'd suggest you try it.

Xperia ZL is not a flagship like the others, but has a good look, and great specs. Don't expect fast updates from Sony though.

Note that all those phones are relatively recent, so you won't notice any big differences in the daily performance. And don't forget that you'll eventually buy a cover for your phone, so the size/design won't actually matter.

My advice? Go for the cheapest! you'll end up bricking it anyway if you stick around xda :P
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gabriel1946:
This made me chuckle.. In all honesty I'd go for a nexus 4 there's not a reason not to go for it

think about it.. S3 is getting old and thus will stop being supported by newer android updates.. The note 2s downside is the size many people hate the size and its uncomfortable in the pocket put a case on it and its not only big but its bulky.

Sony has never had great support by android and usually gets left behind quite early after release... The nexus 4 shatters the s3 I had a s3 and its not on the level of the n4 and its obvious when using it.. Id say ur only choice is nexus 4 or note 2 between the phones listed.. IMO nexus 4 is one of the best phones out even right now.. Do some more research and you'll find your own choice :good:

Forgot about the HTC Onex.. HTC is a great manufacturer and makes top quality devices but it also doesn't compare with nexus 4.. My T-Mobile s2 was neck and neck with the htc Onex
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sturdy_99:
Agree with you.. :good: Nexus 4 is best amongst this...and also has a good camera if you know photographing...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ksavai:
forget one X. totally outdated, even xperia ZL others are way better in that range.

1st you have to decide what size you are comfortable with.

Phablet size - Note 2, G pro

Phone size - N4, S3(23k) - higher range, N5 (30k)

If you choose any of above you wont be making bad decision. All are good performer in real life with couple of adv and dis adv with all.

so 1st go to some store and actually hold and decide size phablet or phone later we can discuss choice among those
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rohit297:
I love my nexus 4, faster than anything, google support, i bought this phone in nov 2013, quite expensive from flipkart at 24500 INR, but still satisfied, s3 looks like grand and all cheap models of samsung, samsung actually sucks with its touchwiz laggy utility, note 2 is so big, its actually not a phone it is a tab, nexus 4 is comparatively small in size yet powerful, looks great with a bumper cover, i have a white one, after a lot of research i bought this phone and its great
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkxchains:
What are the point in format or not system in recovery before flash a rom and when doing this i will get stuck on bootloop ? thnx and sorry my english
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theoneofgod:
You format when you want, it will wipe all your data. It's usually suggested when going from stock to another ROM, but not required stock to stock most of the time.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deepen915:
I read the other thread above me, and the guy said AT&T didn't detect is as a smartphone in their system. I want to make sure 100pct before I buy it off of Amazon. And I will be getting the Global GSM version. also I read there is a GPe version? but on Google's site, it says compatible with AT&T, so I would assume it is probably flagged at AT&T.

referring to this thread BTW: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2585854

"It won't connect to mobile network. Called AT&T and they said the IMEI is not recognized in their system as a phone, and as such, will not be assigned a data plan."
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slippers67:
No issues here. I'm on AT&T, and simply took the sim card out of my One X and plugged it into my global gsm moto g. Selected the AT&T APN, rebooted, and no issues with data over HSPA.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deepen915:
no, I DON'T want the Data plan to be active lol, that was my question. I am trying to use it with a line that has a data block. Currently there is an international unlocked LG P500 on the line. AT&T sees it as unknown..
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shlurpee:
It won't work. This is what happened to me. At first they blocked data, then they turned me on to a pay-as-you-go data plan, which was $2/mb. It added up very quickly to $60. So I would not recommend using this device without a data plan attached.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deepen915:
oh dammit -_- .. I thought I finally found a non flagged phone for AT&T.. do you have any other phone suggestions to use without being caught as a smartphone by AT&T?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcca555:
have you tried just turning off data. Even if they put you on pay as you go, you could disable data.

I am wondering the same thing.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deepen915:
So I've had the Moto G for a week now.. I disabled data before inserting the SIM. So far, no issues (crossing fingers) with being detected. the AT&T My Devices page shows it as a Motorola device, but no image. I also haven't received any data plan texts from AT&T. I disabled background data as well, just to be safe. Let's hope for the best!
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xaudiblex:
deepen915, any update on whether they forced a data plan on you?

Thanks in advance!
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deepen915:
nope 2 months and no issues.. It showed up as Unknown Motorola device.

But we have now switched to the 10GB Mobile Share Value plan so that won't be an issue for us.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jaystekan:
I just purchased a white 32gb Nexus 5 to replace my Galaxy s2 that is dying a slow death. The phone is currently somewhere in transit via the usps. I am currently stationed in Italy and over here the outlets are 220v, not 110v. I want to purchase a wireless charger for my N5. I would purchase a 220v charger here, however, I am headed back home to the states later this year. I would hate to buy a 220v charger here, only to have to sell it, and purchase a new charger when I get home. So... anyone with a wireless charger, can you tell me if your particular charger is dual voltage?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
The Qi chargers themselves are universal and don't use the 110v - 220v. So don't worry about that and pick up whatever Qi charger you want. They are all DC 5V 1.5A - 2A input. They generally just come with the charging plate and a USB cable (unless you buy for example the official Nexus 5 wireless charger which also includes the power adapter that supports 100 - 240v anyway). So you can plug the Qi charger using USB into a PC if you really need to (charges slower though).

What you will need to consider is the AC adapter/wall wart (what plugs into the wall, with a USB port or micro USB cable attached) that you usually buy separately (make sure it is 2A output). The AC adapter is what you need to make sure supports 100 - 240v. Most USB wall adapters are travel adapters by design, so they already support 100 - 240v. So it really shouldn't be a problem for you, but just double check it before you buy one.

For example, an AC adapter like this: AC 100 - 240v Input → DC 5V 2A Output. Then you just plug whatever Qi charger you have into it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] lfbuccat:
I have a Qi charger in my car which I typically only use during my 30 minute commute to and from work so I mostly do not lose any charge during my commute. I am looking to get another Qi charger to use at home and I was wondering if wireless charging stops when phone is fully charged. I am worried that wireless charging will stop in the middle of the night when phone gets charged giving me a partially charged phone in the morning.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MasterTec:
Mine just uses a 12v DC input and it came with a 110v AC to 12v DC transformer so worst case you might just need to buy an adapter. But then again my charger was less than $25 shipped: http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessory.chargers-nokia-wireless-charging-plate-sku6290260.html

Doubt that applies internationally...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] spud_work:
Hi,

I'm sorry to trouble you all, but I fear that my lovely new tablet is bricked :(

I unlocked/rooted 6 days ago using Wug's tool and everything has been fine. Turned the tablet on today and all i get is the white google logo and the unlocked symbol at the bottom.

I can't get to bootloader or recovery by the power/volume buttons. If i hold down power and vol down for long enough I get a picture of a dead android with a red warning triangle over his chest

There is a windows sound when the device is plugged in via USB, but nothing appears in device manager.

As such, I am at a bit of a loss as to what to do, can anyone help please?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] datallboy:
Close to impossible to brick a nexus device.

Recommend downloading the factory image, unzip and run the flash all batch file.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] LinearEquation:
Shut down nexus 7. Now hold volume down and power. When you see the next screen you will press up until the you see recovery mode. Now press power and you will see the Android guy and the red exclamation point. Hold the power and the volume up. You should now be in recovery mode. Use fastboot commands to restore.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] spud_work:
Thank you so much, that has got me back sorted again.

Great instructions and easy to follow/understand - Thank you!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] LinearEquation:
You're welcome. Glad you it working.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] asad393:
My Nexus 7 gets in this issue often

My nexus 7 had this issue and my friend told me your eMMC chip is wasted. I gave my little nephew my tablet to play with and i started using it like a mousepad. Just one day i tried pressing these keys at random and my device booted up.

I flashed it so many times unknowgingly this was issue.

Can i ask, why this even happens ?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] dave457:
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[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nucl3archick3n:
I'm new to the g2 and don't know how to tell what roms are compatible with the Rogers g2. I was told that the boot.img for various d803s are different and I'm wondering how to tell if a rom is safe to flash or not. Thanks
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LayCraft:
Only install the ROM if it says it supports your model. The model number isn't just a superficial change. If you do flash it with something unsupported back everything up. EVERYTHING. Then prepare for some bricking down the road if you forget what you have done to it. I just did a full week of unbricking because my d803 got flashed by the previous owner with an ATT recovery which was somehow permitted because an unsupported ROM was flashed onto it.

Also, if you have a copy of the stock ROM on your phone… Can I have a copy?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nucl3archick3n:
So if it says it supports the d803 then am I good to go? And how would I go about copying the stock rom. I'm fully stock no changes.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LayCraft:
You need to…

Root using this guide.

Install TWRP. Just use FreeGee http://bit.ly/FreeGee

Make backups. Follow this guide.

Move the backups onto your computer for safe keeping. (android file transfer software)

Then after all is said and done, you throw some roms into a rom folder that you make using android file transfer software. Reboot into the TWRP recovery and install the roms.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nucl3archick3n:
Sounds good. Any roms you know compatible with the Rogers variant?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gusly:
There's actually quite a bit now. There's Carbon, Mahdi, Paranoid Android, Beanstalk, Dirty Unicorns (running it right now and it's pretty damn good) and Hellfire KitKat. Although I had problems flashing Hellfire, so you might want to wait till the next release. :/
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nucl3archick3n:
Thanks so I would obviously flash the d803 file for the Rogers variant right?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gusly:
Indeed. Be sure to wipe everything. Happy flashing!
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rammv:
Do not wipe internal storage ! Everything else is ok.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nucl3archick3n:
So cache, davlik cache, data, system?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rammv:
Yes. If you wipe internal storage its a pain in the a#$ to restore phone. So be careful not to wipe.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gusly:
... Probably should've specified everything EXCEPT internal storage... Whoops...
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rammv:
Thats cool. Just here to help the new people when I can.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nucl3archick3n:
You have the Rogers g2?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gusly:
Yes I do, actually.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nucl3archick3n:
And it's safe to use freegee?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gusly:
I never used freegee due to it being a paid app. I think I used the flashify app.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nucl3archick3n:
When you used flashify to flash twrp were you able then flash roms, etc?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gusly:
Indeed. Everything works fine.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oakster15:
Hey man, I'm new like you. Yesterday I finally figured out what was the problem. You need to have TWRP 2.6.3.4 installed (you can install 2.6.3.2 and use it to flash the 2.6.3.4 zip file. I don't know why, but 2.6.3.2 won't flash 4.4 ROMS.

I'm using Paranoid Android's most recent ROM for the D803 and it's great. I use the Nova Launcher and it provides that little extra bit of customization. I removed all of the rogers bloat crap and the thing runs like a dream. No issues so far, at all.

If you need any help with anything, or with finding the .zip for TWRP 2.6.3.4 just shoot me a message and I'll see if I can help.

Good luck!
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LayCraft:
You get what you pay for. Solid access to the new versions of twrp without hassle.

Anyhow, there are two versions: free and paid. I chose paid because Shelnutt, the app's creator, helped me out in a big way on IRC. You can choose free and when it makes everything a breeze you can buy it to support the developer. Because it would be unfortunate to lose access to freegee for other devices in the future.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ANTLAY:
Okay im coming from 2 awesome years as a gnex user to the g2, which so far i LOVE! I bought it used and it was on latest ota so i rooted using the latest ioroot and flashed twrp using freegee and i want to mess around with roms but i keep seeing things talking about Loki this and that and brick here and there. So i would like to know what steps are needed to flash Mallidus rom since im liking stock for now and all of this talk is foreign to me being a nexus user ..everything was easy on it..
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phatmanxxl:
Just root and install Xposed installer, that is all

Modules I use:
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ANTLAY:
Any help for hotspot hack if I stay stock?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dick Ripple:
If you flashed a proper lokified recovery everything is pretty much the same as the gnex. Format system, data, and cache. Then flash whatever rom you want. It's also a good idea to backup your EFS partition. There is a flashable zip in the development section that will make a zip of those partitions.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ANTLAY:
According to that there should be a option in my version of twrp, I think it was like 2.6.3.3 also there is a option in freegee to backup efs. .in quick terms what exactly is it for and place it on pc for a just in case?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ANTLAY:
Also you mentioned "properly lokified recovery" how can I confirm this?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mchlbenner:
What ever you dont whipe internal data
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ANTLAY:
Lol thanks
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doublej713:
Here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=45868740 .

Also, I've gone back and forth a lot between stock recovery and custom. I have had some poor luck flashing some mods. I am currently running rooted with stock recovery and don't miss a thing. I use g2 xposed for tweaks and have added a number of mods manually (hotspot, lg browser that works in qslide, split window). For mods that flash in recovery i have had a lot of success opening the zip, reading the update script and performing the actions manually (for split window i downloaded an app for build.prop modding). No regrets. I also found that i can perform the factory reset and don't lose any of the permanent mods I made (i.e. non g2 xposed mods). Didn't even lose root (superuser app in system\app).

I've noticed a lot of former gnex users jumped to the g2 (myself included). Must be that 2 year upgrade cycle. I loved (and still have) my gnex, but this phone blows it out of the water (the screen alone... amoled what?).

Good luck and enjoy!
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ANTLAY:
Thanks for the info, and I feel you on the love for the gnex but man it just has nothing on this phone...at all really, although I will say it spoiled me in the flashing dept,I don't think I ever checked a single md5 the whole time I had it. I never used xposed on the gnex so forgive me..but what would be something I'd want to possibly change through the g2 xposed module?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ANTLAY:
Also is it safe (if I ever decided to) reboot into twrp and wipe cache/dalvik on stock rom?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doublej713:
It's safe. A few times i ended up with the persistent "android is upgrading" message on every boot, but I'm pretty sure that was more from the mods i was trying. Really bad luck with flashing, can't tell you how many times i perform the Verizon return to stock procedure. Thought i actually bricked it once, but saved it. You are right about the gnex, unbrickable. I kept it as my insurance in case I ever actually brick this (they even have a fully functioning kitkat for it free of graphics glitches).

As far as g2 xposed, it can modify most anything you could want to, not to mention there are other mods for the xposed framework. I also never knew about it before my g2. You can modify the nav bar (height, # buttons, assign buttons, color, glow, get rid of it), modify the status bar (hide system icons, prevent certain notifications, change time/date format) and many other things. Costs $1 for all the features (worth it), free for some. A new version was just uploaded to the play store today. If you just install it, it will walk you through getting the xposed framework.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ANTLAY:
The first part of your post alone makes me want to leave it alone, lol I'll probably do the hotspot mod and be done for the time being, lol
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doublej713:
Yeah, reading it again it does sound pretty bad. Just so you know, i was trying to keep with the stock os (not even a custom rom based on the stock os). I think you are fine if the very first thing you flash is a custom rom.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] player911:
I came from a long line of Nexus devices and the stock rom is awesome FWIW.

Just root and install Xposed G2 Settings. Change the DPI from 480 > 400 too. Much better.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shriom_manerker:
im taking the leap to g2 tomorrow from my current gnex :) i still didnt quiet understand this "lokified" term. so lokified is a kernel/rom that we can flash ? is there anything called unlockified or nonlockified ? im a little lost, plz assist me if its not so much trouble :)