yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows RT General] waraukaeru:
Also check out Splashtop, which works on Windows 8/RT, Windows Phone, Android, and iOS and actually streams from your desktop computer at low latency. It has a mode for quality and a mode for speed, so you can select the one the suits your task. It is fast enough to play games with, though you usually have to run them in windowed mode since it can only capture full-screen video content from certain Nvidia graphics cards.

I'd argue they have pretty close feature parity. Most apps for Android have an equivalent on the Windows Store, or a web-based equivalent. Windows 8 RT has much much better file browsing capabilities since you can use the full windows file browser in desktop mode. I don't know of any Android tablets that have a full usb port, and Windows RT supports many more devices. A Windows RT device operates as a standalone computer, one which you could connect your cell phone to transfer files, back-up, or otherwise administer it (or your Android tablet for that matter). Especially for a photographer, being able to connect an external media card reader or directly to the camera is a huge plus. Personally, I think the Windows 8/Metro interface is much cleaner and more fluid than Android's (I hate icon-grid layouts). So, I'm not sure where you are coming from saying Surface has "nothing on Android". It's quite competitive.
[Windows RT General] GuestD0956:
I just meant in the sense that RT is still fairly new and Android is already matured, with loads more apps. You are right about the USB port, though.
[Windows RT General] GoodDayToDie:
RT also has much better multitasking, especially if jailbroken and using desktop apps. Browser + text editor + IM client + calculator all on the screen at once, with a Skype call in the background? No problem.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] m4gkman:
hey guys, so My s3 died two days ago and I just got my s4. Ive been looking at how to root, but it seems like its a bit more difficult because of knox? Im running current firmware with VRUEMK2. Thoughts on easy ways to root and unlock the boot loader?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] riker147:
Root: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2565758

Can't unlock the bootloader. Research Safestrap. It's your only option.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] m4gkman:
so safestrap is the only way ill be able to flash other roms?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] riker147:
With MK2 build? Yes.....the ONLY way.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] m4gkman:
so hypothetically, if i was to do a factory reset, it would bring me back to the stock original firmware and i would have to re install ally he software updates. Which would be the best too stay on for my situation?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] riker147:
If you're talking about reverting to an older build, forget it. It's impossible. All of your questions have been asked and answered many times. I suggest you do some research. This is a good place to start. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xperiaminipro86:
Good evening good friends :)

I've just bought a moto g (italian version) and as i turned it on (ad charge was enough) i started to download ota kitkat update.

I started the update but something went wrong and now my brand new moto g is stuck on a black screen (screen lights are still on)...

What can i do to restore it?

Please help me....

I would like not to install another firmware but italian one (german, french, or others would work I know, but i'd want to have a working italian firmwered moto g like the one i had for 5' after opening the box...)

Thank you
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dj_crash1981:
Wrong section Q &A thread please
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xperiaminipro86:
beg your pardon i thought i was in there.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xperiaminipro86:
anyone can help?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skorpionvenom:
There is a guide called "restore stock firmware"... You sould check that out!
[General Topics] SaadUsmani:
Have you ever wanted to play games on your android phone using your PS3 Sixaxis Controller wirelessly?

Today iam going to tell you step by step how to play games on your android phone using the PS3 Controller.

This method is already tested by me and iam play Asphalt 8 on my Noir A900.

Things you Need

Android Device obviously :P

Rooted Phone

Dualshock 3 (Sixaxis) controller.

Sixaxis Compatibility Checker Get it from Google Play

Sixaxis Controller Get it from Google Play

SixaxisPairTool Download it from Here

How to Connect your Ps3 Sixaxis Controller

Open Sixaxis Compatibility Checker.

You'll get a message, press OK.

Now press Start.Grant the Superuser permissions.

If your device is supported, you will get a message telling you that.Your device appears to be supported.Click the stop button and exit the App

If you did not get that message then you better stop now or you can try your luck if you want to

If Supported Continue

Now open the Sixaxis Controller App and click the start button,Grant the super user permission, You will get a "Local Bluetooth Adress" at the bottom of the application.

Get back to your computer install SixaxisPairTool, Install it, Go to Installed Directory and Run it As Administrator by right clicking your mouse

The SixaxisPairTool will open,now connect your Dualshock 3 (Sixaxis) controller to pc using the Cable,wait it will search for the Current master.

On the Sixaxis Pair Tool application. You will see an empty box. On this box write the Local Bluetooth Adress that is shown on the Sixaxis Controller app on your Android.

Once you are done writing click the Update button. You will see that the Master Adress it's updated to what you have wrote, specifically, it's updated to what the app on your Android show up.

Now unplug the controller from your PC

Press the PS button on your controller and get to your Android to see what happens.

Congratulations, your Dualshock 3 is now connected to your Android device.

Dont forget to tell us if this worked for you. Hit the thank button if i Helped you Enjoy...

Offcial Thread
[General Topics] smartpr1v4t3:
Thanks i will try it after work.

I hate it to play games with screen buttons, hope this works for me :)
[General Topics] SaadUsmani:
so it worked for you?
[General Topics] MarvinMod:
after failing first method. Second method works in the checker, and connects to controller. However in sixaxis control app, fails on first method but there is no second method like im the checker. Why does it work in the checker and show the controller working but not in the controller app?
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
I have posted a kernel with gamma modification, Default frequency governer changed to "on-demand", and the addition of the name "sleekai" to the kernel name here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2647119

You MUST have a rooted system, adb with correct permissions installed on your computer, and a LG Gpad 8.3 GPE v510.

THIS WILL NOT WORK ON STOCK LG PADS! IT MUST BE THE GOOGLE PLAY EDITION!!!

If you bought it anywhere but the playstore, it's not the Google Play Edition.

See thread for instructions. DON'T FORGET TO MAKE A BACKUP!
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
After flashing the kernel to your device, you will need to install Trickster Mod, or some other screen adjustment app in order to change your gamma settings.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Canadoc:
Can you build one for us lv500 owners
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
if I had the kernel source, yes I could. The problem would be how to flash it back onto the device. The 500 does not have an unlocked bootloader therefore fastboot cannot be used.

I would also need a running copy of the boot.emmc.win file from a boot backup of your device. You give me those two items, and a way to push it on to the device and I will be happy to make one with gamma correction for you to test.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Canadoc:
Well there is a custom kernel floating around for the lv500 so I imagine it can be done but this stuff is beyond my skill set
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
I'm not aware of any for the stock lg 500 that actually work. A lot of hype. People shouldn't post items as being stable working projects when they are not.

It would be far better to announce test projects as such. I've read where people have bricked their devices due to another's need for validation, earned or not. Silly that.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Deadbolt:
This is awesome. I'm hoping something can be done for v500. One of the few gripes with the tablet universally is the brightness and the orange/brownish tint the screen has, especially on whites. Could you post any before and after photos to see how much of an improvement it made to the gamma? I'm excited to see where this could go. I'd love to help but like Canadoc, it's above my skill set as well.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Canadoc:
I never said that this had to be for this stock LG rom but rather a kernel for the non Google Play Edition version . Here in this thread is a kernel for Android 4.4.2m which is not a Google Play edition rom.

Can a kernel not be made like this but with gamma controls

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2605646
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
Appears to be a solid kernel. You will have to ask the developer. As it is an LGE specific item, it would have to be a kernel based off of an LG source.
[G Pad 8.3 General] afrikanac:
it would really mean a lot for us which have tiny winy problems with light and colour issues:thumbup:
[G Pad 8.3 General] Canadoc:
I have asked him. He is planning on doing this. I mentioned this thread to you to show it is doable to make a kernel for a non lv500 device. Since you have done it already I assumed making a gamma correction addition to a kernel might be something you could do since it is among the most wanted improvements
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
I have made a kernel with the ability to adjust gamma for the Lg GPad Gpe 510, it is located in the second thread of my kernel how to in the development section.

And again, if you get me the kernel source for the LG g pad lge 500, and a copy of the boot.emmc.win file from a running Lg pad lge 500, I can make a kernel with the ability to adjust gamma. HOWEVER, I do not have a way to push the revised boot.emmc.win boot image containing the modified kernel back onto the 500 device because the boot loader on the Lg GPad lge 500 apparently can not be unlocked, and fastboot requires an unlocked boot loader. Fastboot is part of adb, which is what I use to put the boot image onto the Lg GPad gpe510.

So, in summary, get me the kernel source, a boot.emmc.win file, and a way to push the compiled kernel back onto your device, and I will be happy to.

Conversely, you SHOULD go to my kernel how to and learn how to roll your own!

I didn't just give you a kernel to work with, I gave you a way to work with a kernel!

Best regards, sleekmason
[G Pad 8.3 General] Canadoc:
Ouch don't appreciate the tone of that post. I have already stated the compiling kiss kernels is way beyond my skill set. You mentioned that there was no kernel for the non GPE device so I directed you to a thread where there was one. If someone was able to compile. and create a flashable zip with a custom kernel then I assumed there was another way to do it. Instead of saying you are unable to or would need to confer with the other developer... you tell me to essentially get you everything or do it myself. I wouldn't ask for help if I could do all those things. I appreciate you helping others but think a little better attitude would be appreciated in your replies. I will gladly leave this thread given how clearly you have made your position.
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
you asked for the same thing in multiple threads, with replies by me in each to read explain the situation. my tone was correct for your continued insistence that I should do something for you, for free, now, based on the fact that "you want".

I, being a good nature, informed you (twice in this thread alone), that if you were to give me certain items that I do not have access to on my own personal tablet, I would be more than happy to make you a kernel.

I also noted that in the thread that you gave me you had also asked the other kernel developer for gamma correction. I have absolutely nothing to do with his current development and I am NOT in contact with other developers about anything.

You come across as somebody that is just flaming the threads. Quit it.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Canadoc:
Let's be clear about something. Yes I asked in more than one thread each one appropriately so as this one is directly related to my questions.

Secondly you clearly stated that such a kernel could be done but that based on how YOU do things it would not work on the Lv500.

You go on to wrongly claim that kernels for our device can't be made. I supplied a thread to show you otherwise.

I also plainly state I lack the skills to make my own kernel and based upon your boastful ways about the ease of compiling kernels I asked if you could do the same for the much more commonly owned model that people in this thread own.

You basically tell me to provide you with things you know I won't be able to and make it sound like I am fault that the kernel can't be built by you instead of being less arrogant and saying you don't have the skills.

You create multiple threads and brag about your accomplishment then act offended when others ask for help. Don't be so full of yourself. A simple wish I could help but I don't have the right tools our skills would suffice. Trust me when I say I may be asking for such a kernel but I am not alone by a long shot in wanting one given the gamma issues with this device.

I have been on xda long enough and take offense to you insinuating me flaming on here. If you can't act like a grown up then don't bother posting. If you consider yourself a real dev then you would welcome the challenges and enjoy helping us instead of mocking people who ask for help.
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
Wow. Really? I'm done with you. Good luck with your endeavors.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Canadoc:
Reread your post to me. A little high and mighty that is my issue. As I said I am happy that your work is possibly helping people here. But you acted in your post like I was trying to call you out when my purpose was to point you to a thread that might provide you insight into how to develop a kernel for a non GPE model
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
Amazing. I have apparently fallen for a trap where people change what they've posted in order to sound different then their original statements. good job, but I will not be lured anymore.
[G Pad 8.3 General] schalmers:
The OP is not obligated to provide you anything. He was kind enough to provide a how to guide on how to build a kernel and the one he made for others to profit from. But as it is not for the v500 you are offended that he won't make one for you....

This is like me posting in every custom rom made for the v500 that I want the same for the v510. I come to XDA to read /learn and use what the nice developers provide to us out of their kindness. People who pick fights with the devs are what scares them away and turns XDA into a forum of spoiled kids to lazy to read and asking the same question over and over.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Canadoc:
No it is not quite like that. I am not offended by that in the least. Rather I am offended by how he said something not by what. As a physician if I spoke to my patients in that manner I would be fielding plenty of complaints by the administration.

Given how few kernels exist for this tablet it is not unreasonable in the 2 or 3 whole threads related to kernel to ask if it impossible to make one for the lv500. It is not laziness but rather a lack of skill set in that area and no time to try to learn Coding and Linux. I usually support devs by contributing financially where reasonable or by providing information etc that helps them further their work. I just don't appreciate when a dev develops a chip on their shoulder and essentially amounts to" go do it yourself."

I was clear in both my posts I appreciated his work for others but just not the tone of his reply with me.
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
The guide in the first post is completely copy and paste now!

This means everything from setting up adb, dependencies, compiling the kernel, and pushing it back onto your device.

All of it!

Here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2628951

Prebuilt custom kernel is here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2647119 (GPE 510 Only!)

If you wish to complete the whole guide, you will need to have Debian linux installed, or figure some of the dependencies based on your distro of choice. I am using AntiX, Debian Wheezy 64 bit for my guide.

Linux is very easy to download and setup, even in virtualbox! Any decent distro will have extensive forum participation, and good directions for install.

Good luck and have fun!

I would love somebody to complete the guide and report how it works!

Best Regards, sleekmason
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
Update For those just wanting the custom kernel. Gamma has been corrected with no need of any further applications.

Here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2647119
[G Pad 8.3 General] SCWells72:
Just updated and the screen looks great even without Trickster Mod. Thanks so much!
[G Pad 8.3 General] kdog350:
if I do the permanent way, would I be able to restore a backup and get the original kernel back?
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
Sure! How to do that is in the thread. Basically make a backup of boot in Twrp beforehand. Inside boot is the boot.emmc.win file you currently have. You can also download a copy of the stock.zip I have in the thread. It is the original kernel from the device.
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deadman1206:
Hey guys. My Wildfire's screen doesn't respond to touch. Also the phone doesn't respond when I use the buttons at the bottom so I can't do anything. I want to try this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1275680

but firstly I would like to recover the data on the phone. Obviously, I need to put the stuff on my computer using USB. But whenever I connect it to the computer, it goes into charge mode and doesn't mount as a disk drive. Is there anyway to get around this, given that the screen isn't responding? I'd mostly like to get the contact details, if possible. Many thanks.
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heavy_metal_man:
are you s-on or s-off? if you have no touch input you are really gonna struggle. especially without root. does the trackball still work and do you have usb debugging on?
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deadman1206:
I haven't done any rooting or anything like that (I don't know much about it) so it must be s-on. The phone doesn't seem to respond to the trackball or the volume buttons either. I don't know if I have USB debugging on. I think I do. When I connect it to the computer the phone says "USB debugging connected" but I can't remember if I had it turned on or off in the settings. The computer recognizes it as "Android Phone" but, as I said, the phone is in charge mode and I can't access any of the files.
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heavy_metal_man:
Hmmm. OK, can you power off the Phone for me and then reboot with volume down held in and power at the same time.

This will take you to a white screen with info like s-off, s-on and hboot and a version number beside it. Can you share with me that Info please.

Then use the volume buttons to navigate the phone to reboot and use power to select. Then once it has rebooted connect it to the PC with the screen unlocked/awake and see if it pops up on the screen with USB debugging connected.

If we can security unlock your phone with revolutionary we will be able to add a custom recovery to your phone and make a full back up of your mobile. If USB debugging is not enabled you are stuck, and cannot retrieve anything from the phone before you ruu unless you are s-off already, (but that is very unlikely).

Your SD card can be removed from the back of your phone and with it all your pictures/music videos ect will be safe but your contacts are on the phone.

If you had the phone linked to your Google account it may be worthwhile logging in on the website and going to the Google dashboard. Find your phone on the list and your contacts "may" be backed up there if you enabled it during your initial phone set up.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hellffer:
Hi!

[First of all, sorry for bad english :p]

I have Nexus 4 E960

Android 4.4.2

I want to recover some photos I have deleted a week ago!

I would like to know If is there a way to recover deleted photos without ROOT?

or if need ROOT, without wipe? (to not lose "deleted photos cache")

Can please someone help me?

Thank you so much for your attention! :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Danielombasa612:
http://www.piriform.com/recuva
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hellffer:
But to run a program like Recuva, it needs mount Nexus 4 internal memory

How can I do this?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LZ58840:
Sorry, I think you need root to mount internal storage.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aminntm:
wgat do you mean by mount ?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hellffer:
introduce devisag

mount means like PC recognize like a drive...

USB Mass Storage
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] opssemnik:
Unlock bootloader.install custom recovery.and search on gnex fórum how to recovery files from SD.

PS: unlocking dosent format anything

PS 2:instead of /dev/block/something u use /dev/block/platform/MSM_sddc.1/by-name/userdata
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] richardcallender:
Recovery For Deleted or Lost Photos

It will help you recover your precious memories even from corrupted memory cards unrecognized by Windows, as long as they're visible as a drive with an assigned letter! It can read all memory cards currently available on the market and recover all popular photo, video and audio file formats. While it's not optimized for that task, this program can actually also read damaged floppys, CDs and DVDs.

For More: pcrecoverytools.com /photo-recovery-software
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] sidd:
Could anyone kindly advice how can I browse my PC's shared folder.

My PC & XDA-IIi (alpine) both are connected to the same router.

I am using PUG's rom.

Thanks in advance

Sidd
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] sidd:
have i asked something impossible? that no one knows how to browse shared folder.

Come-on guys any advices or ideas.

Sidd
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] vijay555:
GSFinder will do it I think. File menu.

Just provide it a UNC and it should browse away. Win CE has fairly good Network Drive support.

V
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] sidd:
thanks for the reply. i havent got good knowledge about networking and stuff, can u spare few minutes to explain in a bit detail please, also if u have got any software to do that then can u please upload it for me.

Sidd
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] vijay555:
Here's gsfinder:

http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php?soft=1203

I've never tried this myself, just know the theory from a programming point of view. But check out:

http://compnetworking.about.com/od/windowsnetworking/l/bldef_unc.htm

for details on what a UNC is. If you've got a Windows network setup, it should be straight forward.

V
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] gquipster:
I've always just done:

Start->Programs->File Explorer

Clicked on open down the bottom then typed in the path in the form of:

\\computername\sharename

For instance

\\mylaptop\games
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] falum:
i use resco file explorer and map the shared folders.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] john614614:
my friend gave me his samsung galaxy tab and it seems to have softbricked as soon as you plug it into wallcharger or computer it powers off but if you unplug it it comes on to a screen that says firmware upgrade encountered an issue please select recovery mode in kies
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deep Nox:
Does sound like a soft brick. Do you know whats on the tab? Stock, cm or kang. Rooted? Hard to suggest a method to fix without knowing the status.