yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Themes] srijithn:
:cyclops:

I have seen this request a lot on the mega theme chooser thread.,

As Holo light is something which is tricky for themers., as there would be a lot of trouble in text display in themes unless there are lot(a whole lot) of effort taken to design the theme.

Still u can try some themes which are light like

iOS7

Anyway Please wait till the new theme engine released by CM., The engine will be able to cater these request, as the structure of the theme is app specific rather than what we have in current engine., (its bundling each app inside the apk- no common sharing)
[Android Themes] :
Or this one: [Theme][CM 11/AOKP] Kitkat UI 1.1 - Goodbye Holo Blue [23-04-2014]. :)

[MENTION=4800391]srijithn[/MENTION],

I would like a theme CM like these themes Samsung roms: BoBCAT, Criskelo theme or deivito23's theme for example. :fingers-crossed:
[Android Themes] Pekempy:
I emailed a theme developer.The one who made the other Holo Light themes.
[Android Themes] dunhill_rd:
how about this one:

this is the one that i loved to use in my old (now dead) phone

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=945576

specially the colored statusbar

A.
[HTC One Mini] halo45121:
Hi! I'm having some issues trying to unlock my bootloader so I can root my new one mini.

I've been trying to follow the instructions here: http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions/

But when I get to step five, fastboot won't detect the phone. adb can't see the phone either. My computer cannot recognize the device

I have sync killed on my computer, I've tried both USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, and I know my USB driver is up to date.

Something with my computer's OS or drivers is not working, and I can't figure out how to progress. Can anyone help?
[HTC One Mini] Aciz:
HTC USB drivers don't work on Windows 8/8.1.
[Xperia Z2 General] Chad_Petree:
I see we're all going crazy about the specs of the Xperia Z2, but no one here appears to be concerned about how slow sony is to roll out updates, Kitkat 4.4. was released on the 31th of October, and the Xperia Z1 , sony's current flagship still hasn't got it :/ ... 4 months after the release , they plan on delivering the update on April, 5 months, maybe 5 and a half months after 4.4 was really released :( and they're not making any promises of improving, what do you guys think?
[Xperia Z2 General] JMonkeYJ:
That's definitely a concern of mine. Sony is worse than the major Android manufacturers (Motorola, HTC, Samsung, even LG is rolling out its Kitkat update) in terms of updates. One consolation is that Android updates aren't as big or crucial as they used to be since it is a pretty mature OS at this point, but I can't deny that I find Sony's update speed disappointing. I don't think it will stop me from getting the Z2, tho.
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
You have problems with 4.3?

It's incredible how people aren't satisfied, ever...

Wait and you'll get your KitKat...Sony is actually building their UI, it's not only cheap mask over Google framework - that's why they need time.

Wen you get KitKat you'll request another version...or you'll open thread to request root for kitkat...

Relax, you still have almost one whole year of support and everything will come and be released on time.
[Xperia Z2 General] nikola1970:
I am not afraid.
[Xperia Z2 General] :
i

Read:

Note On Flagships Support

It s so good If companies support their flagships for OS upgrade But there s no different between Sony or Samsung or ...

currently i m using Note3 on JB 4.3 however 4.4.2 for all variants released from Samsung But it s too slow.

If you want number of OS version you should buy nexus devices. that Google support them ~2 years (like Galaxy Nexus) with fast upgrade and release.

But If u r thinking about more functionality on ur smartphone u have to buy samsung, sony or ...

/*Companies don't think about u who bought a flagship 4-5 months ago.

*they think about who want to upgrade from old phone. so they release high-end phone every 6months to get markets. */
[Xperia Z2 General] Chad_Petree:
Do you really think that getting the update 5 months later is acceptable? It's not like we're getting a new UI with sony's implementation of kitkat, we should actually :rolleyes: , I don't understand why reasonably demanding for things, makes us a**holes, should we just keep quiet and be content with what companies give us? How do you think HTC and Motorola updated their game ? By listening the the users complain :D , they want our money? They'd better work for it!
[Xperia Z2 General] harfot:
What are you really doing here - takes as is or leave it
[Xperia Z2 General] vittogn:
I'm on a Nexus 5 and I love both pure Android and quicker updates. Unfortunately the lack of Hw specs (battery and microsd) will drive me to Z2 and its slowlier upgrades of sw.
[Xperia Z2 General] Chad_Petree:
We're on similar situation , I can't stand the awful battery life of the nexus 5 , I don't miss the SD card at all since I have the 32 gb version and that's enough for me, what bothers me too is that the 16:9 photos are 6 MP, I would like 12-13 MP photos, I don't need 20 MP photos but I'm not complaining either Haha

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 5 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z2 General] JMonkeYJ:
Some more thoughts on slower updates that might make your mind rest a little easier:

As someone else pointed out, if you take Samsung as an example, faster updates aren't always a good thing. Samsung devices are usually pretty well optimized for the version of Android they ship with, but when they update to a new major version of Android the performance can get substantially worse. I've noticed this with several Samsung devices. So giving a manufacturer the time to make sure everything works well on their hardware is a good thing. Keep in mind brand-new Android releases are often tailored to a subset of Android hardware in the latest Nexus devices, and hardware differences in other devices might take a while to perfect.

Also, new major versions of Android often have bad bugs. Look at Motorola who invested a lot of effort into getting 4.4 on the Moto X very soon after it was released. Unfortunately 4.4 had several major bugs including broken Exchange support! Moto X owners who upgraded were stuck with broken devices until Moto released 4.4.2 months later. So it is also good to wait for at least a couple of point releases before a manufacturer commits to a new version of Android.

Nexus devices don't have these issues because they can just keep releasing new updates quickly, but if a manufacturer's customized Android actually offers valuable improvements (which I think Sony's does) it makes sense to take a little longer.

I still wish Sony were faster, tho ;)
[Xperia Z2 General] Mobe1969:
I'm a bit worried. I honestly Sony would concentrate on one flagship per year, like everyone else. I'm on an XZ and am sick of trying to keep up. I'm considering my next phone now, but I can't say if the z2 is a slam dunk now. I do like the sound of the speakers though...
[Xperia Z2 General] augie7107:
I've used Sony (Ericsson) phones for years. Late updates are a condition you either live with or jump ship. Sony has always been notoriously late with update releases.
[Xperia Z2 General] riginal:
Personally not worried about getting updates late but a bit worried about not getting updates at all after a while & becoming abandoned

I mean Samsung is releasing Kitkat for GS3 which is a device from may 2012, Not sure if it's the same with Sony specially with their two flagship a year strategy
[Xperia Z2 General] thsecmaniac:
I'm not. If there is not a disturbing bug in Z2, I still use it. If the new feature that roll out from Sony and Google with an update is not necessary and attracting to me,I don't change my phone to other brand.
[Xperia Z2 General] SuperMarioGalaxy:
Who cares what OS version you got? Unless there is a bug or something, I don't care if I ever get any updates. I would even prefer the older version now since they messed up the notification screen.
[Xperia Z2 General] luisoman2000:
To be honest, Jellybean is stable enough so that we don't necesarily "need" further updates. I'm "suck" on 4.1.2 on my optimus g and don't really mind at all(And yes, LG is worse at abandoning their flagships). Got kit kat on my nexus 7 and don't really see much difference. I miss the great sony UI though. Still torn between this phone and the z1.
[Xperia Z2 General] MrJiM:
I buy phone - start to see if everything works - root - flash custom rom. Never worries about updates. :D

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[Xperia Z2 General] Akiainavas:
And tell me what features of 4.4 you so desperately need having just 4.3 ? I understand the importance of an update, but on the other and I think people exaggerate the need for them a lot...

So to answer the question - no, i'm not afraid. Frankly speaking, I don't really care, as long as it won't take a year or so.
[Xperia Z2 General] JMonkeYJ:
A pretty major update in 4.4 for devices with on-screen buttons, like the Xperia series, is "immersive mode" (http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...go-truly-full-screen-hide-the-navigation-bar/). There are other nice updates, and maybe that one doesn't interest you, but to me it's a big deal. You never know when Google is going to throw a great new feature like that in.
[Xperia Z2 General] pcoussa:
What? Worse than Samsung?
[Xperia Z2 General] :
Hehe, Samsung isn't so bad with its flagships. It just "forgets" about the bazillion other models they have :)
[Xperia Z2 General] se1000:
Personally, I feel updates were a much bigger deal back in the Gingerbread and ICS days. I think we can all admit that since JellyBean, thing are just generally better with newer versions being smaller steps forward. The two other factors that make me less worried, is also that Google seems to be moving more and more platform related functions to Google Play Services, which gets updated independent of the OS version, and Google also seems to be pushing manufacturers to push out new versions in a reasonable time frame. Ultimately, we'd all like the choice of being on the latest version, but we can all admit that being on the very latest versions, even directly from Google can have problems, so it's all a give and take.

TLDR: no.
[Galaxy S III General] goosus:
I have to say I love listening to music on my S3 i9305 with Google play instead of iPod or other mp3 players. It easier to put music and I cannot find out much difference between S3 and iPod when using same earphones, just so inappreciable in my ears. If I know it's going to be a long day walking, swap to the extended battery got from mpj, so I never find battery life to be a big issue even when not hooking to outlet.

Do you still prefer using mp3 players?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rootdefyxt320:
First custom kernel for Defy Mini XT320/XT321 is here!

Featured on XDA Portal: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/first-custom-kernel-for-the-motorola-defy-mini-mini-xt320xt32/

[MENTION=5013979]MauroSZ[/MENTION] [MENTION=5101064]Bernd.Defy[/MENTION] [MENTION=4888288]junk031[/MENTION]

Despite us having a locked bootloader, we can boot a custom kernel via fastboot.

Technical Details:

Fastboot is stored as a secondary bootloader in Defy Mini. On older firmwares, the secondary bootloader had fastboot enabled but newer firmwares don't. This is why Motorola left a vulnerability in fastboot which allowed us to fastboot boot img files.

Kernel Source: https://github.com/rootdefyxt320/android_kernel_motorola_tinboost

This kernel is made for Defy Mini stock ROM's.

Details:

Linux Kernel version 2.6.38.6

Features:

-Swap

-Insecure

To Do:

-Add overclock

-Add custom governors

Limitations:

-You must use fastboot everytime you want to boot a custom kernel so it requires a computer.

Instructions:

1. Download boot.img from attachments

2. Download modules.zip from attachments.

3. Make sure you have CWM Recovery, if not download it from Post #41

4. Now boot into CWM Recovery using the batch script or typing the command in cmd

fastboot boot name-of-recovery.img

4. Now type these commands in cmd:

adb shell mount -a

adb push modules.zip /sdcard

adb shell

cd /system/lib/modules

busybox unzip /sdcard/modules.zip

Then it will ask you to overwrite the files, press A on the keyboard.

Now type the next commands in cmd:

cd /system/lib

chmod 755 modules/*

exit

adb reboot-bootloader

fastboot boot boot.img

Updated to v2 in Post 8: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51104120&postcount=8

Same installation instructions as v1.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] aweosomeabhijeet:
Lol, I compiled one for XT530 with OC and undervolt, but never released as thought it would be tough to boot it everytime :p

Well, nice start. I'm currently working on kexec, would possibly release it when kexec would be ready.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sfoot13:
it's possible make it permanent?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rootdefyxt320:
Locked bootloader prevents this. Until I can conpile kexec, I can make it permanent.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sfoot13:
You're a genius! i hope you can have success with the kexec!

You know if swap will make any difference in the performance?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rootdefyxt320:
I built an 800MHz overclock kernel but beware you can burn your NAND but we can now use [MENTION=4649424]cute_prince[/MENTION] method to have a 878 MHz PLL2 overclock without burning NAND :) It's not modded numbers :D
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sfoot13:
are you working on it? (878 MHZ overclocking)... thanks for your work bro! :good:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rootdefyxt320:
Hey, I managed to improve the performance of the kernel also by using LZMA compression instead of GZIP, switching to SLUB allocator and deadline I/O scheduler and overclock also.

Kernel v2 Update:

-Uses LZMA compression

-Enabled OTG Support

-Switched to SLUB Allocator

-Added Deadline I/O Scheduler

-Default VDD=7 for better overclocking with Bernd.Defy's overclock module.

-Enable zRAM.

You must install the new modules otherwise device will bootloop!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sfoot13:
Thank you so much! OTG support *-* is a great gift!

bro, can you do it permanent? is something uncomfortable always connect the phone to pc, anyway thanks for your work!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rootdefyxt320:
I'm busy studying for exams these days. Kexec requires a lot of hard work before we can even boot the kexec custom kernel. Remember, I'm just a 16 year old dev, so got to have priorities in school work first ;)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sfoot13:
Oh sorry, i don't knew! 16 years old dev.? really? you're doing a great work :good:

Well, success on your studies! God bless u :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rootdefyxt320:
Is USB OTG working for you? Please test it as I don't have any USB OTG equipment and give me feedback on the performance of the kernel :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sfoot13:
i need search my OTG cable, i don't know where is... about the overclock.. it's possible increase it?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rootdefyxt320:
Use Bernd.Defy's overclock module for now. I have overclocked my Defy Mini to 720MHz using his overclock module.

Go to the thread:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2210799

Then extract the defymini_oc.ko out of the zip folder.

Then use adb to push the file:

adb push defymini_oc.ko /system/lib/modules

Then use these commands in cmd:

adb shell

su

busybox insmod /system/lib/modules/defymini_oc.ko pll2_l_val=75 acpu_freq_tbl_addr=0xc0775b5c cpufreq_stats_tbl_addr=0xc07a971c
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sfoot13:
me only 700MHZ, 720 reboot my phone, i'm using smartassV2 and I/O deadline and the performance is good, a bit better than noop (I/O) and smartassv2 together :D
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sfoot13:
Framework-res, Phone and SystemUI modded!

Hi, i edited the framework.res.apk, Phone.apk and SystemUI.apk, i just changed some icons and images, and the color of divisors

Just download the zip files and put it on your SD, boot into CWM recovery, select install update.zip and install the modded files

Make sure you have a backup of your original files.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sfoot13:
OTG not working, and with the new modules (V2), i have a WIFI "error" using the stock kernel, but i fixed it with the first version of your modules.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rootdefyxt320:
The V2 modules are for the V2 custom kernel as there is substantial changes to the features. The new modules are made for SLUB Allocator instead of the SLAB allocator in the stock kernel. Try using an app to see if OTG is present.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] feline2611:
sorry i am geting unzip write: no space left on device ,

i have no experience in this, please help
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rootdefyxt320:
You will have to delete stuff in /system.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] krule031:
Good job!

Hi guys, havent been on the forums for long time, but I was checking stuff here for a last of few days, and I must say, good job guys!

Especially you rootdefyxt320, good job! Keep up.

I traded the Defy Mini with my mom for a iPhone 3GS, it was a bad decision. This phone is real crap.

I am maybe getting a Huawei Ascen Y300, what do you think about it, anybody tried it?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rootdefyxt320:
Thanks junk031.

My friend had it and I was a decent phone. You will have a good experience with it. Is your mum going to return your Defy Mini back?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] krule031:
If I buy the Huawei, no.

But if I dont buy it, then my mother will give the Defy Mini back

It is still rooted with Link2SD and stuff, so its good if I get it back :D

Im hoping to get the Huawei because of the bigger screen and better performance, but Defy Mini is still a nice phone.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] krule031:
Bought the Huawei, must say it is a really nice phone with low price indeed.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rootdefyxt320:
Enjoy your new Huawei then :) :good:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] krule031:
But I am still waiting for some custom rom for the Defy Mini:)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rootdefyxt320:
Read this link to install CyanogenMod on your Huawei Ascend Y300: http://www.modaco.com/topic/367021-kk-442-cyanogenmod-110-rom-all-nightly-builds-available/
[Miscellaneous Android Development] krule031:
Oh, very nice, thanks bro!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rootdefyxt320:
[MENTION=5235489]sfoot13[/MENTION] [MENTION=5013979]MauroSZ[/MENTION] I will be off development for 1 to 2 months due to lots of school work and exams. Sorry guys.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sfoot13:
Good luck with your school work bro!

For the moment i have my phone overclocked to 710 MHZ, stable, with smartassV2, the performance is very good, i'm playing FIFA 12, with few lags :victory: 26 to 30 fps, with a little help of chainfire.

I'm trying to play FIFA 14, but after the messi screen, i have black screen with music background, there's a trouble with the graphics, i think. Only one time i saw the menu screen, but i closed and opened it again and it give me the black screen like before xD

I attached my build.prop if anyone know better tweaks or how get better performance :o.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] MauroSZ:
Have excellent exams and come back as soon as u can. We count with you to find out hijack on defy mini to 2nd boot into CM / custom kernel or another way to do it. Several people in my country ask me about it. You will be famous if you solve it.

Sent by Smartphone Using Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] marc_el_k:
Hello at all,

I need urgently help, because i am on 4.4.2 KitKat in my Note 2 N7100.

Because the bootloader i cant downgrade. Can anyone help me Plesse what i have to do?

Which rom works? Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] MistahQ:
Works for me on alliance ROM 23 & 24
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] AndiF85:
Try this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2678220
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] marc_el_k:
Will try it. Thanks
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] mk2flip:
Your factory warranty will not be voided if you simply root you device. A simple OTA update (say too Kit kat, from approved channels) WILL trip KNOX. My wife's stock 8" got the update through Samsung and the fuse tripped. Those of you *****ing about it are going to sure be red when you do update to KitKat and find out its been tripped. I work for a legacy company that only uses secure devices. That's why we have KNOX, its not for a witch hunt to find out who has rooted what and wiggle out of the warranty. Unless you change how the CPU works ( overclocking and such) that can damage the device, that is a different story. But simply rooting without any additional adjustments other than program removal, debloating or changing how buttons work will not void your manufacturers warranty.

This has been bugging me for while.

Sorry.

Back to Star trek.

https://www.samsungknox.com/en/blog...ox-enabled-devices-and-knox-warranty-void-bit

https://www.samsungknox.com/en/blog/about-cf-auto-root
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] Stevethegreat:
In download mode it quite clearly reads "warranty is void". Now if that message will be honored by the manufacturer and/or vendor (it) is another story altogether. But as far as the device knows the warranty *is* Void and none of your links deny that.

Now knox , may well have been designed for corporate security, sure, but that doesn't stop Samsung to also use it to deny paying for warranties. You , can call it a scheme as much as you want, but there is not one official source to deny that.

Was the knox wire tripped from official update? Bummer, no warranty for you...
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] DeBoX:
Samsung in Scandinavia (Samsung Nordic office) has confirmed that a tripped knox is auto void warranty ... :(

A friend of mine works for a major tech importer (they sell to retailers, but also handle a good deal of the warranty shipping/repairs etc) for the scandinavian countries and according to him the support dept is supposed to check if the knox fuse is 0X0 before they do anything with the device. Major bummer!!
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] hurrpancakes:
Upgrading my Note 3 from stock 4.3 to stock 4.4 most definitely did NOT trip my Knox counter. There would be no reason for that to happen, since Knox checks for non-Samsung firmware, and an update sent out by Samsung is (obviously) Samsung firmware.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] mk2flip:
A factory update will trip the fuse. Knox is added after the initial os is compiled. The problem is that most service centers or regional Samsung centers don't even really understand what KNOX is for. So when they see it tripped they assume that you did something detrimental to the device. When we purchased 150 s4, 8" and 10" we had a Samsung coporate rep show our staff the many enterprise features that can be implemented on the devices. He's the one that told us that simply a rooted device will not void warranty. We have had over 20 devices covered under warranty by 3 different service centers that have been rooted. Now changing Roms and kernels are a different story, we had warranty rejected by the same regional centers for 3 of our devices that we were doing testing on that had these. We have dealt with this extensively over the last 6 months or so.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] mk2flip:
The counter trips when ANYONE attempts to rewrite or change the original firmware, factory or otherwise. This includes updates from Samsung. They don't even have the ability to reset the fuse. It requires surgery on the device.