yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] es0tericcha0s:
Nope. 2 phones does not make a trend. I own a cell repair shop and see dozens of different phones every week. The majority offer reboot options. But save yourself the hassle, root and install an app like this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.j4velin.notificationToggle unless you want to play with the decompiling, compiling of the app and reinstalling of an app like the systemui without having a custom recovery and a nandroid backup, which, I am trying to tell you, is a bad idea. I used to be a recognized themer back in the day and have done many mods like this. Doing this without a custom recovery is foolish unless you LIKE restoring your phone from the soft bricked state.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Planterz:
If your phone is rooted, install the Xposed Framework (if you haven't already) and try this module.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] es0tericcha0s:
Heh Can't believe that one didn't come to me. Was just thinking of the easier toggle solution. Xposed is amazing though.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tory Gaurnier:
Others posted about Xposed modules, I didn't notice if you said you are rooted or not, but if you are, and you install Xposed (not entirely difficult to install if you know enough to root), then checkout GravityBox, it works with lots of stock roms, and it has an option to add an Advanced Reboot menu, it even has a Screenshot option.

That is the best thing I could reccommend, if you are uncomfortable with something like that, then you really don't have any other choice but to install some kind of widget from the Play Store, I know you said not to say that, but it's just a fact, if your phone doesn't have a restart feature (which would be quite rediculous, haven't seen an Android phone like that), and you can't figure out how to use something like Xposed, then the Play Store is your only real option.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Planterz:
My Motorola Droid Razr Maxx didn't have a reboot option in the menu (although Power + Vol Up for several seconds would reboot). I don't think a reboot widget would work without root. My solution was using a widget from Rom Toolbox Pro, which I placed on the far corner of the left-most homepage, which had nothing else on it, so I wouldn't accidentally tap it. It required Superuser permissions, so I'm pretty sure such a thing would only work if the phone is rooted.

I'm guessing this Karbonn phone has a removable battery, because any phone with a non-removable battery should have some emergency reboot method.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sankha1:
Yes My Phone is rooted . & yes its ridiculous.

Buy a MOTO G (owned & made By Google Now) U will see an Android without Reboot Button which came from google Itself.(My Bro Has Moto G 8 Gb & does not have any restart or reboot Button)

Well Thank You For Your suggestion... :)

May Be i will use Xposed modules or any apps from play :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sankha1:
but the Link You Provided is For ICS.

But still There is a Jelly bean link available but that link says do not try this on 4.0/4.2/4.3 or you will ended with SystemUI force closes (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2381290 )

& I have Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean Installed(Stock OS Rooted)

May Be its better to use Xposed module or any app :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vaibhav Chauhan:
but you can search for jellybean too

porting on ics is more difficult then on jellybean
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sankha1:
Yes you are right though , 2 phones does not make a trend.

Bad luck of mine.! Next time i will be more carefull buying new Android.

Thanks For your Suggestion :)

thinking About using Xposed modules or any apps from play .
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sankha1:
well am tired of searching now..

am gonna use Xposed module or any app from play.

Bad Luck ! Lazy Android Phone Manufacturer of mine. :( Karbonn & Moto G)

Well Thank You For Your Kind response :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sankha1:
Yes Karbonn Titenium S2 has removable battery.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vaibhav Chauhan:
so exposed modules work or not?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sankha1:
Yes It Worked :angel:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vaibhav Chauhan:
:good:
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cy88:
Hi all,

I am wondering if any of you have issue with M8's being scratched too easily? Not deep scratch but hairline on it.

I already have a few lines on mine, which doesn't impact the mage quality but it hurts to see them around. One of my friend also starts to see lines on the lens as well.

Cheers!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arthur Hucksake:
Yeah I have a couple. If it starts to mess with image quality I will be annoyed considering its not something I can replace on this phone.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cy88:
Looks like it's easier to replace the backplate compare to M7 should we need to. However I am annoyed by a fact that a few days old phone will get the coating wear out so easily!!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cy88:
Double posted.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Legobricke:
I also have this issue....

Plastic lens cover is scratched... Been in case since day one....

Hope it doesn't start to effect my quality of photos....

Anyone try to get HTC to fix or replace?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xdpker06:
Yeah it does. I cut out a lense cover from a tpu screen protector I had lying around.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mushages:
http://www.slickwraps.com/HTC-One-M8-Lens-Protector-p/sw-htconem8-lenspro.htm

:good::good::good::good:
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 2Nice4U:
This is a picture of my lens after only 6 weeks in use.

The taken pictures are so blurry :(
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nuts77:
no scratch yet after 2 days - but whan I look back on my M7 I bought one year ago, there are plenty of little scratches. Not big enough to alter image q, but just to catch up the eye. So this time I put a small piece of screen protector I cut out from an old one. Seems perfect.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] martinb916:
m8 scratches

I've got scratches,and smudges.it does affect my pics,this isn't cool
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] runandhide05:
Mine was horrible and effected the pictures really bad.

I used a buffer attachment on my drill and it too our all of the scratches.

Before using the buffer

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After buffing

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Cleaned then lens very well with rubbing alcohol then buffed for maybe 2-3 seconds cleaned again with rubbing alcohol and all scratches and scuffs were gone

sent from(:::§:::)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zimilaci:
I still have some scratches, not noticable on the pictures -or maybe I am too dumb to notice - but still Alcohol+qtip did not help...

so I just wait till it gets worse... thank god I have 2 years of insurance for any scratches/damages I will not use that just now. :)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Legobricke:
I recommend the alcohol/q-tip method as it worked perfectly for me. I did have to use my fingernail to scrape the coating off.. After that, I used the alcohol and a papertowel to remove the rest.. Lens looks new... Then cut a lens cover from an extra screen protector I had...

Sent from my HTC One (M8).
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HtcOneJon:
I don't have any scratches on mine, maybe i'm lucky
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tilove17:
HTC Guaranteed Free Repair

I had this exact problem! Here is my story of how I received a free repair from HTC:

I emailed HTC’s USA President, Jason Mackenzie, directly with my complaint. (I did this over Memorial Day weekend.) I explained my past experience with the M7—which was excellent-- and suggested that the M8 is somehow defective.

Jason responded within hours and indicated that someone would contact me on Tuesday. On Tuesday, I was called on both my cell and work phone, and I received an email! When I got back with HTC, they offered to provide an overnight shipping label (both to and from HTC) and they also GUARANTEED that my phone would be repaired FREE OF CHARGE.

Jason Mackenzie’s email address is: jason_mackenzie@htc.com

***In full disclosure, I emailed Jason from my work email address—I am an attorney. Notwithstanding, I think all affected M8 customers should receive this same remedy—and probably a free case to compensate for going without your phone during the repair. Anyway, give it a shot!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reamglobe:
Lens fix...

They seem like scratches but really aren't.

I thought the same thing as well...It is actually a coating that flakes off.

What I did was spray a little bit of plastic cleaner on a microfiber cloth and rubbed vigorously and came out perfect as new.

The cleaner can be found on Amazon...It is called Plexus and works wonders and is non abrasive.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dragonswithin:
I agree that it is just some kinda coating that is coming off as mine has just about fully cleared up. You can still see it very clearly on the depth sensor and I'm looking into ways of cleaning it off. My question is if it is a coating on the camera what is that coating for and will removing it change the way my camera works?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashyx:
Metal polish and soft cloth/Q-tip, bit of rubbing, gone in seconds.;)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reamglobe:
Camera

I don't think it affects pic quality...I don't know if it is a film left over from the man. process or a reflective coating. My pictures look just as good but w/o the anxiety of thinking I had a scratched lens. Just don't use a polish with ANY kind of grit in it.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jpbl1976:
I have scratches on mine too but since it's just a coating, I'm leaving it in place since it hasn't affected my pic quality at all. I just think of it as a screen protector doing its job.

I had an XPeria Z1 and it also had an oleophobic coating that you could peel off with some effort (there are Youtube videos showing how). I wonder if this is the same thing?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eurotrader1972:
HTC one M8 lens cover scratches

I have an M8. The phone is protected by a supcase and glass screen protector. The supcase has a deep back recess so the lens is not in contact with surfaces. I keep the phone in a pocket of my jacket alone. No keys no coins

The lens is getting progressively worse. It appears that even polishing it causes scratches. Photos are now blurred and I'm forced to return it and hope HTC do not blame wear and tear.

The best defence I have is that by comparison the depth sensor above the camera is completely unmarked. DOes this suggest a problem with the lens cover? I think so. We will see.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3lMghraby:
Same here ?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gfreek:
Good thread, I thought the camera lens was scratched permanently but as it turns out it's just the coating likely to be anti-reflective. Anyway I used Mr Sheen spray and wiped with fine microfibre cloth and the scratches are gone.?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spatula75:
I haven't been so lucky with being able to polish the scratches out of mine, and the HTC rep with whom I spoke on the phone was completely and utterly worthless. No, I am not going to be without my phone for two weeks while I wait for you to maybe send me a replacement while still potentially deciding that magic scratches are not your fault and then doing nothing about it at all.

To be clear, the phone has been in a cloth pocket the majority of the time; it has not come into contact with anything scratchier than pocket lint... and though there are scads of reports about this problem online, the HTC guy claimed no knowledge of any problems.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gchild320:
You guys need to read more carefully. There is a protective coating on the lens that must be removed to clean up your photo quality. Then cut a small piece of screen protector to cover it if you're worried.

Read back, use Google, most recommend rubbing alcohol and a q-tip.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] onukomer:
yes! i am tired this way and its worked! the glass is now sleek :)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jooosty:
My lens looked scratched just as described here.

Indeed it is only a coating!

I used a qtip and alcohol and rubbed vigorously.

Beware. The coating will smudge. I tested the camera with the smudged coating and the camera looked as if very hazy.

Then I rubbed the qtip with alcohol in circles with force. Be careful. The lens starts to move!

Hopefully it stays on. But as for the scratches. They are gone !

HTC M8
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tele_jas:
Are you talking about the "main" camera, or the front "selfie" camera??

My front camera had that coating on it that I rubbed off, but now my back camera is very scratched up and it would be GREAT if it was just the coating that was scratched up.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jooosty:
For me, the back main was the toughest to get the coating off. Believe me. Its there. You just have to rub pretty hard.

The downside to this though, is whatever solvent that you use, will get the adhesive on the lens pretty loose. The lens will start to move as you rub in circular motion . Be careful as to not get any liquid under it.

The duo camera was actually pretty easy.

HTC M8
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Holtzey:
Good old toothpaste

Hey guys - I used a non-abrasive tooth paste in very small amounts with a q-tip. I noticed a black colour showing up on the q-tip as I rubbed the lens. All hazing was removed, no pressure or aggressive abrasives were used.

Good luck I hope it works for you(no need to use a credit card or drill or whatever in my experience.

tooth paste - Kiss My Face (all natural).

Cheers,
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jooosty:
Is the coating completely gone ?

I found that the outer most edge of the lens was the hardest to remove

HTC M8
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tele_jas:
Thank you! I've been sick to my stomach worried about my lens being all scratched up and KNOWING I have babied this phone and have it in an Otterbox and know there's no way I could be scratching it that bad. I've even called around about getting that outside lens replaced and only one place does it and they were going to charge me $100...... So I got most of it rubbed off, not going to worry about all of it as long as my inside lens is free from gunk, I should be good!

Thanks again!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jooosty:
Great. Pics look much better don't they ?

HTC M8
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Daveincanada:
Amazing! I ha e my phone back now. Also used the toothpaste method. Now my phone is.... Mint. Again. Ha!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Holtzey:
Yes, I managed to remove every bit of it from the lens. Minus the scratch I put into it while using a more aggressive method of removal...wish I had tried the tooth paste first. Don't make this mistake, nor do I recommend a whitening tooth paste either.

Cheers,
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mgenova:
Same problem here. Looks like a scratched camera lens. I was really bummed out because I take really good care of my new M8. I tried alcohol to no avail. The toothpaste trick worked great just as the other comments stated. Pictures are now crystal clear again. It did take a lot of rubbing. Approximately 5 solid minutes to get it all.:good:
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duckstardeluxe:
I just realized that my M8 cameras (all 3) was scratched in the surface of the coating. With a polish for acryllic materials I managed to remove the coating and all the miniature surface scratches that had evolved even though I really take care of the phone all of the time.

Now the pictures looks good again. Coming home from a camping trip with my family I realize that all the pictures taken there are rubbish.

I've added a before and after pictures, that one should easily be able to see the difference.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] meleelord:
I had the same issue with scratches on my lens. I got a cotton cuetip, used toothpaste, put some pressure and went in a circular motion. Then used nail polish remove instead. Repeated 3 times. Now all good! ?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wendellc:
Yes, my sons m8 had the same issue. We sent it to HTC and they replace the lens under warranty.. He was without a phone for about a week. The replacement lens have no issue with scratching now. We got the phone when it first released, I'm thinking the first batch had a low quality glass.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OGhoul:
I discovered scratches in the oleophobic coating this morning and was rather bummed about it. Like everyone else, I've babied my phone and it's been in a Spigen Slim Armor or Ultra Hybrid the entire time. I suspect that having to partially put pressure on the lens to remove the Ultra Hybrid was the culprit.

I used a couple paper towels with moderate pressure, soaked in 91% rubbing alcohol, followed up with a microfiber.

As others have had same results with a qtip and toothpaste, I'd probably recommend going that route, as there's less pressing involved (which was scary).

Oddly enough, the front facing camera had the same issue, however rather than scratches, most of the coating was just flat out gone.

As for a lens protector, until someone makes a glass one, I'm not interested.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rexisrex:
htc service centre 10 min job

Guys just wanted to share my experience... Had a similar problem of back lens cover scuffedbadly..until it reached a point where it started affecting the photo quality very badly.. I knew this work around of toothpaste and brasso et al..but was worried what if I do a bad job of removing the scuff or worse if removing reflective protection starts affecting photo quality on outdoor bright snaps..

so long story short.. I thought Will take my phone to service centre before getting my hand dirty with toothpaste as it is still under warranty..

I took* it to them..explained my problem.. the technician took it inside and brought the phone back in 10 mins..voila..couldn't believe my eyes..it was like brand new and yes the anti glare reflective coating was intact.. photos are as good as they used to be on the day I bought the phone.. I did the service in Chennai tvs HTC service centre..just asked the technician what did he do..he said he had treated with a special solvent!

Asked him if I can buy the solvent from him..he just smiled and asked me to bring it back if the glass gets scuffed again ?

How is this possible folks? What did he use to make it brand new..I am sorry didn't take before after snaps of the scratched lens..you wouldn't believe the spanking new cover as if he replaced it .any ways now my worry is over ..I know I can take it back to them for a ten minute treatment..
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dyepnoodle:
He smiled, that's your clue dude. He used his TOOTHPASTE!! :D
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rexisrex:
haha

:D good one..

but my only surprise was the anti reflective coating is intact.. isn't toothpaste supposed to be removing it completely? Anyway my camera is back..
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pdat:
Lens scratched, foggy, blurry photos with M8

Many owners of the HTC One M8 have complained of foggy photos, scratched lens, etc. I am one who had this issue the past 3 weeks. I've been to several forums. Some suggest cleaning the lens cover with MAGIC ERASER. First, let me explain, there is a plastic cover over the lens. Very similar to a touchscreen protective cover. It is plastic. In fact, if you take the corner of a credit card or anything small and blunt you can press on this and notice it flex.

I tried the MAGIC ERASER, wet it and rubbed the lens trying to clean it. It did not remove the many scratches on the protective cover to correct the problem for me. I read about trying toothpaste on a Q TIP and rubbing that on the lens cover. However, I only use toothpaste gel. I did have a container of SOFT SOAP and without shaking it I squeezed some into the sink. It came out very runny. I dipped the Q TIP in it and rubbed the lens cover with it for about 20 seconds and wiped it off. Rubbed it very wet until just before completely dry and then wiped it off with a wet paper towel.

SHAZAM!! It did the trick. Lens is now clean enough to take sharp photos again.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jwlayug:
I want to unroot my phone.. I already used exynos abuse.. tried to follow the instructions but no luck.. waited for 10mins. status didnt change.

how can i unroot my note and go back to stock rom?

current rom : rocket rom v12

android version 4.0.4

kernel version: notecore v14.1
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] majaretilla:
Install a stock rom through Odin, in your PC.

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[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jwlayug:
can i use the mobile version of odin? is that just it? everything will be back 2 normal?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] majaretilla:
No, I think u must use the PC Version of Odin to finish the process having a full stock rom without root.

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[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gschaefer519:
ok so I purchased a note 3 recently from a friend and I am at the dreaded 27% install issue people are having for kitkat.

The phone does say custom upon starting with the open pad lock, upon checking a root checker app it seems the phone is not rooted.

I is a att phone, does this means it is unlocked? it also says under version 4.3 so i dont think its a custom rom?

My main question is, if I take this phone to bestbuy to a samsung hub will they update it for me to kitkat even with the padlock open on my startup screen?

Please keep in mind im totally new to android so any help will be appreciated! thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] dordani:
Hello,

after installing CyanogenMod 10.2 i can not connect my device to KIES, it stays on "connecting device" for ever.... tried to re install KIES,update samsung drivers, change USB definitions on the device. you help is nuch appriciated :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] LS.xD:
KIES will only allow connections with stock firmware installed on your phone. You can't use KIES as long as you're on any custom roms.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] dordani:
Thanks :D, is there any other program that can manage contact & info?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] LS.xD:
Do you just want to backup your contacts?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] dordani:
I want to edit my contacts , i had exported my contacts to VCF file and trying to import and edit in some software and not on the cell.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] LS.xD:
Do you use google contact Synchronisation? You can easily edit the contacts by logging into gmail :)

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[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] dordani:
Thnaks!:good:
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] GalaxyUser50:
Hello Xda,

I am about to send in my phone for repair, and was told it would be factory reset. So When I get it back, might as well get S-OFF on it.

The Phone has the latest 4.4.2 OTA on it, and I have a few questions about FireWater. I've read that it can S-OFF the 4.4.2 software, but I've seen a ton of hoops you have to jump through to do it (Ex. custom rom, insecure kernel). I just want the CLEAR instructions on how to get S-OFF on 4.4.2. And I saw the part about "Hold power in case of qhusb mode" Any idea what that is?

Thanks to anyone who can clarify!
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] clsA:
Its really not that complicated

you unlock the bootloader flash TWRP 2.6.3.3

Root on exit from TWRP - run the superSU from the phone and it will reboot to install. Reboot to recovery one more time to install a custom kernel. Run firewater and success is yours.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] GalaxyUser50:
Thanks, and this is for HBOOT 1.56 too right? And any kernel you suggest?