yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JXRT190:
Hi guys, a friend and I recently decided to try our luck at creating a custom dock for the nexus 5. What we're shooting for seems pretty ambitious, so I'd like to hear what you guys think.

For Dock Materials, we're thinking either wood or aluminum. I have access to a CNC Mill, plenty of aluminum and there are a few places I could get to make it in my area if need be. The same goes for wood. I'm not exactly well versed on how well aluminum would work because of the next big part of the dock. We plan to implement a wireless charger into it. Would heat from the charger be able to heat up the aluminum enough to damage the phone? I also need some help choosing a charger that could work in the dock. I'm thinking about the Ruix Wireless Charger (http://amzn.com/B00EBQ8RSG) because it seems reliable and fairly cheap. If anybody has experience with this charger, it would be greatly appreciated as well.

The second part of the design is an LCD display on the front. We've been thinking E-Ink displays because they're thinner and less battery-hungry than LCD displays. We have contacted a possible retailer and are waiting to hear back, but do you guys think this is a good way to go, or should we go with LCD? Another thing is actually programming the screen to work. I was thinking we could use Pebble Source Code and just trick the screen into thinking it's a pebble so we could use pebble apps and such. The screen will be a different size though, so i was thinking that could be our issue. I'm not quite fluent in C, but I'm learning at a fast rate and could probably change it up a bit if need be.

We were also considering adding speakers, but that's not a very high priority, so I won't bother you guys with that. Also, I forgot to mention, our 3D model also has a hole for routing a regular cable up to the phone in case it doesn't work with QI wireless charging.

Any help would be much appreciated! (Even if it's just an explanation to why it isn't feasible)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gasparzim:
I like the idea of using wood. I am not sure, but I think aluminium is not a good material to use in your project... Unless you use it as a base material and some kind of plastic (forgot which one exactly) that could blend well in the design and color, or maybe a white to give a different accent?

There's a lot of cheap chargers for sell on dealxtreme (dx.com), and some nice projects to get you started on Instructables.

The LCD part, I think it doesn't matter much if it's a LCD or e-ink, since the charger will be connected all the time, but IMHO, I think e-ink would work better with an aluminium design. You should try to do it with arduino, like this one http://www.instructables.com/id/LOG-Wireless-Temperature-Monitoring/

Hope it helps, and good luck :)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JXRT190:
Thanks for the input! I think you're right about the wood, so I'll probably end up using that. I think I'll have aluminum accents along the side though. As for the arduino board, I have no experience with them. How finicky are they when it comes to space and/or heat? I would need to do a redesign if I wanted to put it in. I'm gonna finalize the design ASAP then start cutting. I can post updates as I build it if anybody cares enough.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gasparzim:
I don't know much about Arduino, but I see a lot of people using them, so I think it could work well for you too...

I care enough :D
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] F355:
I am just wondering if I am alone with this problem because I can't find anyone with similar problems.

When I put the phone in the cradle when its off, after a minute or so the phone turns on and ActiveSync starts. This is obviously very annoying because it syncs when I don't even want it to. I have never had this problem with my wallaby only my blue angel.

I have gone throught the settings and turned off any automatic sync options but still it does it. Have I missed any options or am I doing something wrong?

Thanks, Ian
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] yodafreak:
Not to be one of those 'oh! I have that problem, too!', but you asked if any others are having this problem, sooooo....

I've got the same problem! I notice that this happened with other USB devices, too. I had an IPAQ that did the same thing. It would power up when connected to the USB, even after a few hours.

What I think is happening is this:

I think that the USB lines are separate from the lines that the charger connects to (someone correct me on this?). There are 2 lines on USB for voltage, the other 2 are signal I think. So, when the device sees a voltage on the USB line (like when you first plug it in), it turns on. Perhaps the USB is changing state for some reason, causing the thing to turn on?

To keep it from sync-ing (I just want it to charge), I kill WCESMgr.exe and wcescomm.exe to stop activestynk. But then something even more annoying starts to happen if the phone is left on... windows constantly connects the USB and then disconnects... over, and over, and over...

What the heck?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] F355:
At least somebody else is having the same issues :)

I came to the same kind of conclusion as you I think. As far as I know its a driver/hardware problem on the USB side, where the USB 'wakes' every now and again, in turn powering on the phone.

I am going to update my USB drivers and see if it makes a difference.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] TheDen:
You can also open connection settings in activestink and remove the tick in the box marked "Allow USB connection with this computer".
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dangminh_dds:
My phone call has a small caller name, so I can't see it clearly. Please help me to make it bigger? View attachment 2615982
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dangminh_dds:
Help me, plz
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dangminh_dds:
Anybody here?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hzyn:
try system setting >display>font>font size
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tanmaynarang:
Hello! I know that its common knowledge that the nexus devices don't have the best looking screens, and that flashing a custom kernel can fix these issues for the most part, BUT even still, my screen just doesn't look as good as say my friends iPod Touch or another ones S4. I've tried GalaxyS4 colors (preset in FKU) and I'm using obsanity for now, but its still just not very good. Any tips?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zihh:
You can try bundi22 iphone 5 color or Pa halfbreed.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SMillerNL:
It'll never equal an Apple device, those simply have the best screens in the market. As for the S4,it uses a completely different display technology. The Nexus 4 uses an LCD screen while the S4 uses AMOLED. And there is only so much you can change with kernel settings.

Sent from my Nexus 4, want to know my current project? Check http://team-fun.eu
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] consolation:
The Samsung Galaxies have notoriously inaccurate colours, they are really over saturated to make the screen look more vivid. N4's colours are actually pretty accurate, for a cell phone, when I measured them with a calibration tool.

People are just used to unrealistic, over saturated, crap I guess. iPhone 5 is pretty damn nice however: good gamut and balance. But, the Samsung amoled is just cheesy crap.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tommypacker:
Try flashing a kernel that allows you to change color profiles or your gamma settings. Then you can play with it and see which profiles you like and adjust them however you want
[General Marketing & SEO] aagrlp640:
Moved here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2671861

A lot of developers that create some apps are having a problem of advertising them and getting feedback from users (me included). So I think we should help each other by installing, testing, rating and reviewing each other's apps. So any one of you who have their app post it here (google play link) and I will try it and publish a rating and a comment on Google Play.

I don't ask you to do the same and I will do it whether you try my application or not. If you do the same I will be very grateful.

Link to my app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.livewallpaper.underwater.creatures.lite

Thanks
[General Marketing & SEO] ternes3:
nice idea ;)

my app: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.treevo.app

mfg ternes3:
[General Questions and Answers] omaral:
I got tmobile and pay $50 a month. I need to reduce my bill since I'm unemployed. What plan do you guys suggest I get that gives unlimited calls and text? I dont care about data since I use wifi. Someone said I should get Google Voice and have the number forwarded to my cell and just pay $30 a month. What do you think is best?
[General Questions and Answers] sumonmolla:
I think only for you.. it is only for you. you can use SKYPE for without call charge.. it is better for you. because you are unemployed man..:victory:
[General Questions and Answers] omaral:
Yeah but I still need to make real calls. I cant give people my skype number since it wouldnt be professional.
[General Questions and Answers] TheKrishna17:
I would say your best bet would be google voice. I haven't used it since I've gotten my HTC One, but in my iPod Touch I was using an app called Talkatone. It allowed me to not only place calls over Wi-Fi but also recieve calls too. No carrier plan needed.

Sent from my Sonic Screwdriver running Viper One 5.5.0
[General Questions and Answers] dead_ohio_sky:
Check out republic wireless.
[General Questions and Answers] sumonmolla:
What are you talk it ?

skype still make a cal anywhere. it may be cheap rate...
[General Questions and Answers] omaral:
You dont understand what I'm saying.
[General Questions and Answers] WeActOnImpulse:
Straight Talk is good

You can get Straight Talk sim card online, works on AT&t's lines I believe. 1000 minutes and 1000 texts, I think it's 5 cents a minute after that limit and 5 cents per mb of data. Oh and it's $30.00 USD for a month. Just don't use any data. I think you can transfer your number, too. It's definitely the cheapest, besides t-mobile's own $30.00 USD a month for 100 minutes, unlimited text and unlimited 2G data with 5GB of 4G data. Very impressive but not many phone calls.
[General Questions and Answers] buggs1a:
Att much better then tmo and $30 a month with unlimited voice and text with no net. Can use most any Att phone too.

I'm using for my first month the $45 pre pay and LG G3. Next month I will go to the $30 monthly with no net. $45 and up is unlimited everything.
[Sony Xperia ZL] rameshkotibani:
how to root xperia zl 10.4.1.B.0.101???(not nuts method)pls help me???? and why not come easy rooting method for xperia zl 4.3 10.4.1.B.0.101
[Sony Xperia ZL] bhavstech:
no method at present
[Sony Xperia ZL] rkdss:
Install with Kernel Gustavo. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2624339

Kernel Advanced with Recovery CWM.

Flash Update SuperSU after instalation the Kernel. http://download.chainfire.eu/382/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip

Needed BL Unlocked.

I did this on mine and is functioning normally.

My screenshots.

"I am NOT responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards......" :D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Seleth:
Well yesterday and insalled boeflla kernel and i am really impressed by the idle battery drain it was only 4 % for the night.However,i tried to call and I couldn't hear them and then i turned the speaker on i could talk easily.So i read it couldn't be from the kernel,but if not from it,then from what?
[General Accessories] vectron:
Apparently these Pistons 2 just won a prestigious IF 2014 design award, and even going to be re-leased in a limited edition white box. For $25 with their sound quality and full android controls, it's a no-brainer.
[General Accessories] Rsmin:
Vectron,

Thanks for the great review. Just ordered them using your provided link. Question.

How long did it take to get them?

Rusty
[General Accessories] vectron:
About 10 days.

Make sure to come back with your impressions :) Sound quality is very subjective, so I'm always curious to find out what others think about it.
[General Accessories] Rsmin:
Will do
[General Accessories] ncccnn:
amazing ear phone
[General Accessories] Rsmin:
Vectron,

Thanks for letting us know about these headphones. Just received them yesterday and the sound is fantastic. These are going to be my go to headphones for now. Now mind you I am no music guru but for me these are crisp, and super clear through the entire spectrum. I have had Sony's, V-moda, Panasonic, Skull Candy's (all which are good) but there is just something about these that seem a little better than the others I have had, plus the Android controls just make it that much better.

And the price just puts the icing on the cake.

Rusty
[General Accessories] vectron:
The sound is VERY good, better than some $150 headphones I tested. Definitely highly recommend! Just make sure you get a real thing, too make fakes are floating around.
[General Accessories] Eleo:
May I ask about the length of the wire between the controller and the in-ear headphone? Because I've seen in some reviews that people say the distance is long, thus it is hard to either reach for the controller, or talk in a call while walking or standing outside
[General Accessories] vectron:
It's about 10.5 inches. There is no problem to reach the buttons, it's actually very convenient since the in-line remote is also y-splitter for the wires. But sometime when I make a call the mic is too far away and I have to lift it up to speak. For those occasions the included metal shirt clip is a lifesaver ;) Just attach it to the cable underneath of the remote and place it closer to your face. Problem solved! This headphone has the highest price/performance ratio at the current moment from everything I have tested. For $25 it's an amazing value, great sound quality, sexy design, and full android integration including volume up/down.
[General Accessories] paulgeorgewithpacer:
xiaomi

wow xiaomi is a big name in china:victory::victory:
[General Accessories] suarezking:
it looks good

:D

Maybe I should try to get one to use
[General Accessories] gunrunner25:
Doesn't work for my Moto X 4.2
[General Accessories] honeybunchie:
I want to buy this, I don't live in the US, I'm assuming the ones on eBay are mostly fake

? :(

Faux - Cataclysm Nexus 5
[General Accessories] vectron:
You mean volume control, right? The multifunction middle button should work for play/pause/call. I have no idea why Moto had to be different with volume control :(
[General Accessories] vectron:
Why don't you contact Zhengnan's shop on Amazon (US) and asked them about it?
[General Accessories] steamb0x:
Just ordered a pair, and awaiting shipment!

Thanks for the heads up.
[General Accessories] gunrunner25:
Right. the middle button works fine. On my wife's HTC DNA, the volume controls function as the next/previous track. I assume it's software dependent.
[General Accessories] vectron:
Have you tried JAYS Headset control app? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.jays.headsetcontrol

Not 100% sure it will resolve your problem, but still worth a shot!
[General Accessories] gunrunner25:
yes. in the advanced options, it only recognizes the button press for the center button.
[General Accessories] gautam_k:
[MENTION=4542441]mannu_in[/MENTION]

Awesome! Thanks a lot for the heads up. Although, im a bit sceptical about the genuinity. :confused:

Will have to read up on the policies of ebay IN before placing an order.

Nonetheless, thank you very much. :good:
[General Accessories] ceutas:
I want one!!!
[General Accessories] Stealyourface:
If you actually read the thread. Multiple people confirmed that. Including myself and the OP.

我從使用 Tapatalk 的 Nexus 5 發送
[General Accessories] hello2ew:
Does anyone who use spigens neo hybrid case use this headphone? If so does it fit into the headphone jack?
[General Accessories] sohebq:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/100-...ne-for-hongmi-1s-Mi2-Mi3-Free/1720645724.html

8% off.
[General Accessories] armaki:
I ordered the iF commemorative edition through Amazon - seller US.online for $39.90

Listing said Xiaomi 2nd V2.1 If Commemorative Limited Edition Piston Earphone Earbud with Remote & Mic and had photos of the iF edition.

Instead i received the old regular version...not even version 2! (checked bar codes)

After complaining they sent the following:

"Thank you for your inquiry.

It is supposed that there are some misunderstanding with this. please kindly note that This earpad is exactly match the listing description. and This earpad is If Commemorative Limited Edition directly from XIAOMI company.

The only different is the package. we have confirmed this with XIAOMI company that the package style has been changed to the one you received( the white color with a black bag like a picture shows is discontinued)

Besides, we just want to let you know that the "golden color" is standard for the Commemorative limited edition one (the standard one is sliver color.)

Please kindly understand that we have sold lots of set of this earpad with many positive feedbacks.

we do hope you can understanding this.

Should you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us back.

best regards"

Don't buy from this seller!
[General Accessories] vectron:
What was the exact name of the seller? $39.90 for IF edition?!? He really ripped you off. REPORT it to Amazon!!! First of all, IF edition was limited and been sold out for months now. Xiaomi doesn't make it anymore, they are done with it. It was just a limited edition after they won 2014 IF award. Second, IF edition had the same price as a regular edition, and shouldn't cost more than $24.99 plus shipping.

I would say, at least half of Pistons on Amazon are fake and probably 75% on ebay are fake as well :(
[General Accessories] armaki:
Seller was : US.online911

original listing was http://tinyurl.com/pcgcdhb

but not available anymore.

storefront website: http://tinyurl.com/ppdawr6

I know I was ripped off but at least I thought I would get the real thing. Those guys did not even send me version 2.

on a second mail they want to give a 15% discount which I refuse and will definitely report them to Amazon!

Any suggestions on what to do?

thank you
[General Accessories] vectron:
Send him a message saying if he is not going to refund back 100% of money you paid, you will report him directly to Amazon. If he doesn't respond back, go ahead and report him.
[General Accessories] madhu4madhu:
Thanks for the review

It helped me to choose the right one.
[General Accessories] fascinate:
Just bought from ibuygou as well. Did it include the metal shirt clip just like in the OP? This would indicate that ibuygou is selling the updated Piston v2 (some are referring them as 2.1. Sound wise exactly the same as the iF Commemorative Ed)
[General Accessories] armaki:
Thank you

Reported him to Amazon and got a 100% refund.

Great service Amazon!
[General Accessories] DrGrozozo:
Yes it included the metal shirt clip, the sound is gr8, I love them.:laugh:
[General Accessories] brunomcf:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Go...434?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4624106312

So, there's a great chance these are fake too? Given the price...

Seller has great feedback though...
[General Accessories] maarten2001:
Probably fake.
[General Accessories] Orbettino:
can you post a photo from back label of the plastic box? thx!!
[General Accessories] polobreaka:
i ordered mine from Amazon from seller Boat2014. i didnt realize who the seller was and just ordered the one with the most positive review. i even looked up Boat2014's review and customers also says its genuine. This is very confusing. I will wait til mine arrives before i order from ibuygou.
[General Accessories] bogstandard:
If real, these are a bargain:

http://www.merimobiles.com/xiaomi-piston-headphones_p/meri8529.htm

£11.74!
[General Accessories] Royal King:
I wanna order one. Anyone has tried this site before? I'm planning to buy from iboyug site. Many people are reporting here that the site is trusted. I don't wanna throw 20 bucks for nothing at experimenting with a new site :eek:
[General Accessories] Sichroteph:
I don't know for me the risk is huge in order to win only 5 bucks...
[General Accessories] Percheron1537:
I love this earphones

Xiaomi are newest Midas King
[General Accessories] Aegyo:
I wonder if the ones fulfilled by Amazon sold by VZTECH are real
[General Accessories] bogstandard:
Paul Obrien from Modaco vouches for them, should be fine.
[General Accessories] Aegyo:
nvm....
[General Accessories] armaki:
AFAIK they are real. I've read from http://www.thelab.gr/oi-dikes-sas-parousiaseis/xiaomi-piston-v2-if-commemorative-edition-135735.html

and people have reported them as real. there are some good quality photos there comparing the models.
[General Accessories] cshadow:
They are, at least the pair that I got from them :)

Also a couple of users on other forum.

BTW, anybody use pistons on Xiaomi phone?

I have Xiaomi Redmi (older one, not 1S), there is some "sound enhancer" with presets for pistons in miui settings, but unfortunately it seems to have adverse effect on my phone - sound is clearer but I loose a lot of bass. EQ can fix that, but I'm getting a lot more bass on general settings or turning off that "enhancer".
[General Accessories] MSK1:
Ordered a pair today....

Hope they are as good as the reputation they are generating here.
[General Accessories] Sichroteph:
Ordered mine too, but even they are half as good as their reputation it is still a good bargain.
[General Accessories] Aegyo:
they're $21.59 from boat2014 on amazon, it's better than waiting 2 weeks if you have prime
[General Accessories] popoyaya:
Is there anywhere in the UK to buy these? Can't be arsed waiting for weeks.
[General Accessories] rapmancz:
dx.com

How about get them from dx.com ( search xiaomi earphone, can't post links)? Real? Which version?
[General Accessories] Aegyo:
why not just get it from merimobiles? those are real and they're like $2 cheaper

http://www.merimobiles.com/xiaomi-piston-headphones_p/meri8529.htm
[General Accessories] polobreaka:
i just received mine from boat2014. i was very skeptical about them being real/fake but it looks real to me. i got mine in 2 days with prime. packaging and sound quality is pretty good.
[General Accessories] Syke21:
How can you tell if it's the second version?
[General Accessories] enfxuevsi:
Received mine from ibuygou today. Genuine, of course, it's well noted they are from ibuygou hence my choice to go with them. Hah. Ordered on the 18th, late afternoon in the UK, received today, Saturday 26th. This is with free mail so I'm dam impressed by that, I was expecting a couple more weeks of wait.

The ear phones, I've yet to really try other than 20 seconds of music to ensure they worked, busy day hah. But I like the build quality, the look, the smell ;). The sound for the short test was very clear and pleasant compared to my go-to JVCs. I'm looking forward to burning them in and seeing how they change and compare.

For reference, I received the 16 ohm version, S/M/L tip box, rubber ring around the base of the right earphone with L and R marked on the rubber beneath the phones, metal clip; which in all I believe means they're the 2.1 revision. Don't quote me, I didn't research all that much. Regardless, happy customer of ibuygou.
[General Accessories] Aegyo:
it's gold/brown, only 2nd gen is gold/brown
[General Accessories] Aspect2014:
thanks for the useful info here.

can anyone just double confirm if these are legit sellers please

merimobiles . com/xiaomi-piston-headphones_p/meri8529.htm

xiaomiworld . com/original-xiaomi-piston-earphone-updated-version-brown.html

ibuygou . com/p-original_xiaomi_piston_earphone_updated_version_brown-5708.html

penonaudio . com/Xiaomi-Piston-2.0-Earphones%20?search=piston%20earphones
[General Accessories] theodorebal:
You can tell from the package that the company gave much thoughts to it's products.
[General Accessories] knite75:
Hello

I got mine recently.

Can anyone show me how to properly put the headphones back into the rubber case?
[General Accessories] Aegyo:
yup...