yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] scottshort:
thanks

Thanks all for advice. I have stage fright in making my purchase decision!! I am ready to buy now, but am now concerned that the Universal is already outdated....BUT the hermes wont be available as unlocked for some time....(you can probably understand how my last pocket pc was a phillips nino!!....I keep waiting for the best, and by the time it is available...there is a new best right around the corner!)

From your experience, is the universal a good machine? Will I have huge problems out of the box? Will I need ROM upgrade for it to work?? I am not a super techy guy (don't understand much about modifying these machines and am frankly afraid that I might mess it up) and this machine will need to last me for at least 5 years....I am not one to purchase the latest model each year....

Will I really miss all of the new additions present in the Hermes model?? such as 2.0 mp camera (reviews have said the 1.3 mp cam sucks), and all of the newer email capabilities edge? utms? Or do you think for a regular user that I won't miss them??

Some things that I want for sure:

Blue tooth STEREO phone and mp3 headset combo (so I can keep this brick stored in my bag and make and receive calls without it clipped to my belt all the time....and listen to mp3s in stereo....is this possible?

Voice commands from bluetooth headset...possible?

If there was an unlocked model similar to hermes available now without keypad...I would consider....but only thing I have seen is eten g500 with integrated gps...looks cool but only 1.3 mp camera and no wifi....so I do not see anything else available on market that is better than universal

thanks for any advice/experience you can offer

scott
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Chatbox:
I have to disagree with the screen part.

HX4700 has the best VGA screen IMO.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] DavidT.:
Let's not get off subject here. Yes, HX4700 has a really neat screen. However, it is not a phone.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] scottshort:
what about prophet?

I have been reading about prophet...as a possible alternative to universal......I am worried that 200 mhz processor might be too slow for skype...one review said it was really slow.....but then another review said it was as fast as universal... has anyone used universal with voip or skype ...does it work ok??

Thanks for any comments.... is there a huge benefit to having universal's umts and 3G (most of my time is in america).....or would the prophet's (or Hermes) EDGE be seen by current universal owners as a big plus..and a better choice today...?

thanks again for the advice

scott
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] DavidT.:
Re: what about prophet?

Scott, currently 3G and UTMS, none of that stuff is avaliable here in the US. So if you spend a majority of your time here, it probably won't do you any good. EDGE will, but like I said it will only make a real noticable difference if you tether with a laptop and use it as a modem.

The 200mhz processor in the Prophet and Wizard series is a nice processor. For day to day usage, you probably won't even know that it's 200mhz. For Skype (If you use that feature a lot), I would steer away from the OMAP processor. I know some people say this and say that, in reality, it's really not a fast processer when coming down to run memory hogging big programs. The one thing I REALLY REALLY liked about the OMAP processor is how long those phones lasted on one charge. I can really use my Wizard all freak'n day and it would laugh at me. My Universal...that's a different story. :lol:
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
I was installed wrong rom because i didn't pay attention on the post .. now my phone can only go into download mode .. but i tried to back to stock with Flashtool.. i cant do that they always said Model: D801, DLL : VS980 .... Device Model is different.. plzzz anyone knows how to get out from this problem ? :(:(
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
try this......if you need help just ask and ill gladly help you

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
it still saying Model is different :crying::crying:
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
Did you plug ur phone in in download mode and go to decide manager...click on ports and right click your phone and go to properties and change the COM## TO 41?

my thread for the VZW LG G2: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2709496
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
Yes I did ....:crying::crying:
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
Hmm.....

What's your tot#

my thread for the VZW LG G2: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2709496
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
I am using 11A. Tot file.. and when i checked my MD5, the number on the file is the same with the number with your post. :(:(
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
Copy the .dll file in the flash tool folder?

my thread for the VZW LG G2: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2709496
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
Yes. I did copy Dll. file into flashtool folder :(:(
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
Are you getting an error or just no progression at all?

my thread for the VZW LG G2: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2709496
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
I am getting an error, when i try to flash it.. the Flashtool always say, Failed.. . Model is different :(:(
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
That's really weird....you have a Verizon right?
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
Here is what is saying.. and yes my device is verizon :mad:
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
I'm sure its because you have the other firmware installed...do you have cwm or twrp installed?
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
yes but like i said i was installed wrong ROM.. now i can't get in to cwm or twrp anymore .. only download mode ? Do u know how to fix it :confused::confused:
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
I'll do a bit of research and see what I can do for you OK.. I'll do the very best I can to help you. Should be fixable though. This is the first time I've heard of anyone accidentally do this do were both learning somewhat buddy... Well get this. ;)
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
NVM now i can get into recovery mode.. what i have to do next ? :victory::victory:
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
I recommend formatting everything in the mount menu and then going into download mode and trying again
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
can you please tell me specific how to do that ? Thank you :o
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
Press and hold the volume down key + the power key. When the lg screen shows let go of the power button and press and hold again until you get into recovery
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
I meant after get into TWRP. What I have to do next ?
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
Go into mounts and storage

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And go to the bottom and start there and work your way up to the last format option
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
sorry but i didn't see anything talk abot format opiton all i can see when i go to mount is System, Data, Cache. That's it. I am using TWRP :(
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
Can you start up the phone and install flashify ...download philz..extract the recovery.img from the file. Open flashify. Flash custom recovery...then it should reboot to philz and I'll be able to assist you from there :)
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
I can't start up the phone.. i can only get into download mode and recovery mode....:mad:
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
Download philz and flash the zip in twrp then?

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We will figure this out.....relax and things will come together...
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
can you show me how to install philz with TWRP ? :):)
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
I'll do some research

Yes

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Try flashing philz zip with twrp . download the latest philz and put it on your phone in a directory you will remember. Get into recovery and click on install zip...then locate wherever you put it....and install it

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Save this link for future....may work other then the other flashing technique

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http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-restore-lg-g2-to-stock-firmware/

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Here is the latest philz zip for your device http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/vs980/philz_touch_6.25.4-vs980.zip

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;)
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
How can i put it into my phone if i can't even start up my phone :D
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
Can't plug it in while in recovery and mount USB?
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
I only see System, Data, and cache
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
You should be able to use mass storage while in recovery to access your SD card...and internal storage...I'm sorry...as I am not a twrp user :'(
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
so we can't do anything else ? :crying:
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
Try to figure out how to use your mass storage on your device while in twrp....I will look as hard as I can myself just like I'm doing now...I'm not giving up...go into recovery and plug ur phone into your computer to see what happens is all I can tell you atm
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
yes i did .. tried to plug in to PC but i didn't see any thing say mouth USB
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
Try the other flash method
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
i am trying to do with the links u sent for me but i always got stuck in 49% and it is saying Indirect Internal / PC to Phone send end
[Verizon LG G2] thachng9:
finallyyy i got it ... thank you so much................ :D:D
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
You're very welcome

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I'll always be here if you ever need anything else
[Verizon LG G2] Canine363:
Quick related question. Before I do the return to stock process in order to grab some updated firmware/OTAs (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2448960) is there anything I need to know? I am on Malladus 1.25 with TWRP 2.6.3.3. Can I use ToT to return to stock with the custom TWRP recovery? Is there an easy way for myself to get ready for the KitKat version of Malladus?

Thanks!
[Verizon LG G2] MoE MuRk:
If you use tot or any kdz method to return to stock you'll need to install flashify and extract the .img file from whatever recovery's zip you wish to use and put it on your phone and install it via flashify(root first via ioroot).(do this after you have flashed back to your 11a). After you do so it should reboot you to the recovery you installed via flashify and you'll be able to install any ROM you wish ;)
[Verizon LG G2] Canine363:
Thanks! Will give it a shot, just heard that I should tot back in order to take some OTAs before I went ahead to KitKat with older firmware.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] beaups:
It's fried. Otg cables due that sometimes to s3. Also, no need to crosspost.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BadUsername:
Correct, you completely fried the motherboard, no recovery from that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] NeCr0mStR:
Meh... It was a good run. Maybe will consider the Galaxy Nexus and thanks for the answers.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] TrippyAzN:
Hello everyone. I was attempting to install the Liquid Smooth 3.0 Beta ROM but it said failed in red words. So i wiped again and installed my backup. Its been stuck in boot loop. I've looked and can't seem to find how to enter recovery mode. I tried holding power + volume up + home and it just restarts the phone before it gets to the boot loop screen. Also, once I get in recovery mode, what would be the next step to fix the boot loop? Right now im reinstalling the ROM I had on backup (intergalactic) . Or should I wipe and re-install the backup?

Thanks

EDIT: Found the combo ( Volume up + home ). Now restoring my backup. If this doesn't fix the bootloop what should I do? Also when I mount my USB in recovery it doesn't show up on my computer.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Larry2999:
If you get to recovery mode, try doing a hard wipe/reset to return your phone to its original settings. You will lose all saved data so please keep your backup. Your phone may not be recognized by the computer in recovery mode but in download mode. Are you using custom recovery or stock recovery? If custom, which one?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] TrippyAzN:
Hello. How do I Hard Reset? I am using TWRP recovery mode. I've tried download mode and still not recognized. I also downloaded the latest driver.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Larry2999:
Good! With TWRP, you will see the wipe option on the home screen immediately you get into recovery mode. Just do the standard wipe and then reboot to system.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] TrippyAzN:
Just did that, still at the boot screen
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Larry2999:
Sometimes, it may take several minutes after the reset for your phone to finally boot up so you may have to wait a bit before deciding it didn't work. However, do you recall what (stock) Android version you had before you attempted to flash the custom ROM?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] TrippyAzN:
Before I rooted? I was Jelly Bean 4.1.2 I think. But I flashed many Custom ROMs, the last one was 4.3 . The one I was installing was 4.4.2. But I dont think thats the problem, It just said failed to flash. And the back up restore was successful, just a boot loop. If I could get my computer to recognize my phone I could put my original ROM download in and flash that.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Larry2999:
Normally, if it was just a case of your phone getting stuck in a boot loop, a hard wipe/reset will fix that. If it's still not coming on, then it could be a slightly more severe case of firmware failure which, thankfully, can be easily recovered from since you can get into download and recovery modes. Your best option now would be to flash an official (stock) ROM to get your phone back in working order. From what you've said about the firmware history, stock Android 4.3 would be your best bet as you probably have the 4.3 boot-loader already. You can download the zip file you will find in the discussion thread below and flash this via TWRP recovery. The process is fairly simple. Download the zip file to your PC - do not extract. Verify the MD5. Copy to a micro SDHC card. Place the card in your phone. Boot to recovery mode. Select install and navigate your way to the zip file you just copied. Swipe across the screen to confirm installation. Wait for installation to complete. Clear your cache/dalvik. Reboot your system. Good luck!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2658486

Before flashing custom ROMs, it is always helpful to do a lot of research as there is no easier way to brick or backdoor your phone.

NB

You need a special app to verify MD5. It's just a check to ensure you have the correct file and it downloaded correctly. If you do not have the app, check that the zip you have is about 933MB after download.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] TrippyAzN:
Which do I download? First or second link? Also How should I get my computer to recognize my phone? And if I do that, flashing a fresh ROM wont fix the boot loop?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Larry2999:
You need the first one since you are on TWRP. You are not connecting your phone to the computer at all so there is no worry about that. You only need to download the image to your computer and then copy it to an external Micro SD card using another device like a camera, phone, SDHC card reader/writer or SDHC card adapter if your PC has the required slot. Once you have the recovery image saved on to the external SD card, insert the card into your phone and boot into recovery mode. You will then install the zip from the card. This ROM should not only fix the boot loop, it will restore your phone to as near factory settings as possible including resetting your flash counter, installing the complete stock system and stock recovery.

Once you have your phone back in working order, you can revert to flashing custom ROMs but please be very careful and do all the research you need. Specifically, you should avoid any ROMs that may attempt to mess with your boot-loader.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] TrippyAzN:
Thanks for your help! That was a great idea, moving my SD card to a different device then putting the .zip in there and flashing from my device. Worked Perfectly. Didn't even have to use the restore file you linked me, I just re-flashed the old ROM i was using ( brand new, not the back up ). And its starting up now, all of my apps, widgets, wallpapers, and messages are exactly how I left them. Which is weird because of how many times I wiped and the fact that I re-flashed a brand new ROM lol.

Man this makes me not want to change ROMs anymore. Small stuff like this makes me paranoid. I don't have a back up phone lol
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Larry2999:
Glad to know your phone is now functioning normally. One of your earlier restore operations probably restored your data whilst the new ROM you flashed restored the system without deleting data. Thankfully, you didn't lose anything. Now the phone is back to normal, please be careful with flashing ROMs especially custom ones.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] slink722:
This MOD is just simple. i just removed the black background color when folder opened

Confirmed working on both Nature Xperia 3.2 and Existenz 2.0.5

PLEASE PRESS THANKS BUTTON

Enjoy guys! :victory:

Credits and Special Thanks to my idol [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]

Download: http://d-h.st/fo4

Installation: Flash in CWM

Screenshot:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ivoda:
Maybe you know how to remove background frame in app drawer? :fingers-crossed: 4.1.2 Ion...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] slink722:
yes. just edit the png and make it transparent
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] chawlasrijan:
Can u please port the theme ur using in the screenshot for 4.1.2???

Thank u

Sent From The Amazing Xperia S
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] slink722:
im done porting it . actually im using xperia sl. im still planning when.to release it
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] chawlasrijan:
Now would work for me :P

Sent From The Amazing Xperia S
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] leemo92:
That is a nice theme one of the best I've seen would be nice if you shared it
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ivoda:
I don't know wich file to edit... I tried to find it, but I couldn't. :( Thanx for reply! :good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] slink722:
i'll upload it nxt time :)

look and download my attachment and then put it on res\drawable-xxhdpi then recompile :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ivoda:
What name for that png should be? :confused: Thank for your patience...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] slink722:
apptray_pane_bg.9.png and apptray_pane_uninstall_bg.9
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ivoda:
I need to remove this frame:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ishakcez:
[MENTION=4655614]slink722[/MENTION] how are you bro you can make a rom ? :silly:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goodheart4u:
Is there any progress regarding the root for AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Android KitKat 4.4 SM-900A?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] graydiggy:
When there is, it will be posted.

Any other users that read this.

PLEASE STOP ASKING THE SAME QUESTION AND ASKING FOR ETAS

Stuff takes time.
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] hettab:
i have bean working on porting lewa os on galaxy win ,

1 , when flashing the rom it give me statut 7 at the end of the flash

the device boot and the lewa os logo is there but it is stock

bootloop on lewa os animation

i need help
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] iead_20:
try porting cyanogenmod its easier
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] Shrukul:
I tried porting 6 times and each time i failed.. once i had got a status 7 error..may be it means that there is a problem in updater script.. i personally believe building from the source is the best way... still give it a try...:good::fingers-crossed:..

also i did some research on this and i found that using the latest version of cwm might solve the problem... are u using 6.0.4.5 or 6.0.4.7 cwm??
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] lols21.10:
Without log no can find your bug.Grab the logcat from your device and upload it here
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] Jasi2169:
status 7 error means there is problem in ur updater script :)

try it from jasp next level rom copy that whole meta-inf folder and just modify updater script and all files like update binary bla bla keep emm with ur ported rom and remove ur meta-inf folder to somewhere else
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] lols21.10:
i hope you have not given up on the project.well today i will try all the porting stuff for last time than goodbye to development section as my phone is going for job training(Owner) for 3-4 months.can you give the link to the guide that you used to port
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andjohn:
This is a quick little question. I haven't been able to find a ROM that was just a smooth minimal debloated ROM. X-Note is full of a tonne of crap I don't need and it doesn't look like someone has made a 'stock close to AOSP' ROM. No offense meant, they're just not for me. Anyone have any good news? I might have to make one then...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamesmuking5:
Use debloater on a normal stock ROM, or just flash Cyanogen. Cyanogen is as slim as your girlfriend in thirty saunas.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AldrichDSaints:
Try Jackyaway. I have a pretty decent battery life on it. I also remove the bloatwares using Note 3 Cleaner by CoOoL_BoY
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andjohn:
Thanks guys, I did the same but I debloated manually. I think there'd be a place for an ASOP feeling ROM. Perhaps I'll make a pack or something in the future.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] celderic:
I would suggest flashing alexndrs Rom. I have manually debloated this, very heavily.. all with root explorer followed by a data wipe. Over 850mb free in system.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Technobuffalos:
Cyanogenmod is very slim and has the potential to be great if they iron out the bugs.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AmberLynn:
Hello, mind to share it?

I am also trying to manually delete as much as possible.

All I need is the camera, the clock and the popup music player.

All other things could go, including the launcher as I have many paid apps for the several tasks.

I also do not use the pen.

Tried slim roms and debloater, also cm based ones but want to have the samsung base.

Thanks,

Best regards

Richard
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] celderic:
Id rather not upload over 1gb, took me about an hour on the phone to get it set up like this, Trial and error.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AldrichDSaints:
Most of the time I also debloat manually but I give a try on the note 3 cleaner of cooolboy since most of the apps that can be debloat on his mod is just the same as my debloated apps.

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How about before installing the custom rom that you will use, check the apps that will be installed on the zip file. Extract it first and check on the system/data. You can delete some apps but be sure you know what to delete.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PlutoDelic:
debloating threads are really user unfriendly and have nearly no research on.

A lot of apps that are removed cause incompatibility with other apps. You can remove the non-sense My Magazine, and the built-in Email will go havoc, and you cant just offer an alternative mail client in that case.

If somebody slimmed down the stock firmwares, that would do a lot of ppl favours.