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[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] kdskamal:
I love my BA. I had executive, then, IIi(alpine)..now back to my BA

Its a complete device(for those who dont want GPS)
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] CJBS:
Ditto. Screen (so many new devices have such small screens). Keyboard. Large RAM memory (yes I know WM5, but persistant storage read/write is slower). Still the best device.

Although, there's always something missing (GPS/FM Radio/a huge internal memory/Some devices even have TV!/direct USB access without an adater/EDGE/3G/etc.).
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] bukwit:
BA all the way...big screen..nice keyboard..
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] caswell:
I thought I would put my .02 cents in on this topic since I had a BA for 2 years and just recently got a Cingular 8525.

I did a pro's and con's list to help me make it very clear which phone I wanted and why. I'll just share the list with you...

Pros FOR the 8525 over the BA:

- Edge speeds are about 5x faster than regular GSM (120-150kbs)

- 3G speeds are about 30x faster (800-850kbs)

- Universal USB charger

- 2mp camera is much higher quality

- Camera application is much more advanced

- Native WM5 OS. No hacking or slowdowns from non-supported upgrades

- Jog Dial (this is a big one... Can't be without it now)

- MUCH improved bluetooth reception for handsfree

- Wifi type g and b (noticeably faster)

- Free push email w/ web2mail (simply amazing, no more disappearing gmail!!!)

- Smaller form factor... nicer fit in my hand than BA

- BT headset can start VoiceCommand. No need to touch the phone anymore.

- No soft reset to make the WiFi work start up

- PTT will be supported in the future and might be nice to have.

- Multiple sounds play without garbling (ie. VoiceCommand announcement and ringtone)

- Sharper more vibrant screen (the clarity and overall quality difference is significant)

- MUCH louder speakerphone and ring volume

- I like the navigation pad a bit better than the BA and it seems much more responsive.

Cons of the 8525 compared to the BA:

- Micro SD format max's out at 2GB (at the moment)

- No standard headphone jack

- Battery drain is higher due to 3g and push email

- The main buttons are a bit cramped around the navigation pad, but you get used to it, just like anything.

On the con side... Micro SD cards (typically) come with a standard SD card enclosure so you can use it with standard flash card readers or even put them into standard SD card devices like phones or the BA even. This is a nice thing in case you want to transfer information from one device to the other. Mini SD seems to be the real loser format out of the three in my opinion.

The headphone jack isn't really an issue for me so far. Yeah it would be nice to listen to the tunes with whatever headphones I choose, but I'm thinking a dedicated music player would be better anyway since I'm already running my battery into the ground as it is, but that doesn't change that my options are certainly limited. I'm sure someone will come up with an adapter solution soon. I've already seen some, but they are still getting better.

Battery drain is a big one... Other than disabling 3g and turning off direct push... I don't see a way to save battery. I just turn the back light down as low as it can go and use vjlumosiii (handy little app) mapped to a button to get max brightness when I need it.

Overall... I have to say that the 8525 is going to be a device that I will use for the next 2 years or so with MUCH fondness. I loved my BA and after having it all tricked out was still better than many peoples phones.

That's just my opinion on these 2 devices. I like them both... but the 8525 is going to be my work horse no doubt about it.

Mark
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] Gvotuc:
Apple Ipod.. The next gen BA ?

http://www.apple.com/iphone/

Looks like my next BA replacement. It's everything a new BA should be if they upgrade it... Now I just need to see one on eBay and someone to provide unlocker for it ..:)
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] BA_Flash_GOD:
yeah but it's only 240x320.. maybe if they released a new vga version with a good camera/ wifi g/i/e, native WM5, id be down, the BA just too big! :P

baaaaaad idea man.. why do you think apple is getting sued by cisco.. they don't think things through! Hence the intel macs killing the g5's in benchmarks on OSX, APPLE Should stick to software!! (And ive got cingular!)
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] INHUMANITY:
Yup, yup.

Still using my 6600 and love it!

The screen size and the full size SD card is what kept me from going to a 6700.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] moosethebiker:
i've got the BA PH20B on 02 (2yrs now) i use it alot with tomtom, i was thinking of the HTC 3300 its got built in GPS, 2.8'' TFT-LCD 240 X 320 with 65,536 colours, but only a 201mhz chip so gotta look into it more. and i found out you can get it with out the navigation software. save a few pennies there.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MohamedH93:
Hi

So I am looking at blocking a number of websites - no, I don't really want to do this through app's as a mere uninstall can undo the blocks.

I've rooted my phone, I've given +rw mount to /system/ and I'm able to etc hosts under /system/etc/hosts just fine.

However, as soon as I reboot, the system restores the hosts file to it's original state and all my edits to that file are undone.

Is there anything I can do about this? Please be a bit more specific than just "flash the kernel", thanks.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] buby78:
any time i edit anything in system folders i copy it to sdcard do my edits then copy it back and make sure the permissions are set correct i think it rw-r--r-- reboot and it should be good to go... for some reason i cant edit them in that folder but moving it to edit then move it back works for me maybe it will work for you too...
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MohamedH93:
I can edit it no probs. I do my changes, test them out and they all work OK.

As soon as I reboot, everything becomes undone. AFAIK this might be some kernel protection.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jwsm:
The system partition is write-protected.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2701816
[Verizon LG G2] FuzionRain:
My brother has an LG G2 (verizon), I rooted his phone for him because he's not much of an android enthusiast himself. He wanted to get rid of some bloatware on stock rom so he downloaded a root unintaller, and in the process of it, he uninstalled something he wasn't supposed to. I don't know exactly what process/apk it was, but it was a system file. Now almost every system app force closes, (phone,mms,contacts,settings). I tried a factory reset, and the problem remains. He is still rooted, and I know the best workaround would be to flash a new rom (custom or stock, i dont really care), but that's where the problem comes in. I am trying to install this:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2715496 AutoRec to get a custom recovery, so I can flash a new rom, but because settings instantly force close, I cant enable to install from unknown sources. I tried to adb push the apk, but after about an hour of trying, adb doesn't recognize the device. I tried both a wired, and wireless adb attempt (idk if its even possible to adb push an apk via wireless, but I tried, and it says my device is unauthorized, so didn't work. Is there any workaround to my problem? I downloaded an app that enables usb debugging, but adb still doesn't recognize, even after i installed the driver. Been at this for hours with no luck, would be great if one of you knew a way to fix this dilemma.
[Verizon LG G2] mjones73:
Just return it to stock using the guide on the main page. You can disable apps via App Manager without having root. If he does root it again, tell him to rename files to .bak instead of deleting them...
[Sony Xperia T2 Ultra] karthik_sa2:
hey guys could someone help me out on this ..The move to SD card option brought out after the kitkat update for our phone somehow doesnt work for me .. instead of moving the app data to external sd card , it moves to the internal sd ..

example i downloaded the game fifa 2014 which is like 1.3gb ..when i say move to sd card the internal sd card almost gets full with and only a very small amount of data say 100 mb goes to the external sd .. same with minion rush too.. is this the way it works ?
[Sony Xperia T2 Ultra] martin132014:
Kitkat have remove the privilege to save data to sd card, to make it work you need root...and install an app called sd card fix....
[Sony Xperia T2 Ultra] WillyCamargos:
I also have this and another problem, when I turn off my phone, some app shortcuts to disappear from the screen it has a solution?
[Sony Xperia T2 Ultra] AndroMAN:
Same problem with me bro, after turning off the phone and switching it on again, many of the app shortcuts disappear from the home screens. Is there a solution to this?

Sent from my D5322 Sony Xperia™ T2 Ultra Dual
[Sony Xperia T2 Ultra] Nishantjoshi:
The problem is due to move to sd option - when you move apps to SD card using move to SD option what is happening is only some part of app is moved to external SD card and some part remains in the internal memory...so when you switch off your mobile the external sd card automatically gets unmounted & all the apps which has link to it gets broken & shortcuts gets deleted. when you switch on your phone the external sd card gets mounted & you can find all your apps in the main apps section but the shortcuts no longer appear & you have to again create them.:crying:

---------- Post added at 07:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:11 AM ----------

Nope..SD Card fix is not working....
[Sony Xperia T2 Ultra] Chena_22:
Its because the app are in SDcard not in internal...so as your phone remove the sdcard then the app is gone..
[Sony Xperia T2 Ultra] mldigital:
Solution: Google Play "Smart Shortcuts"
[Sony Xperia T2 Ultra] martin132014:
Its called NEXT APP SD FIX....i also have kk and it work for me...
[Sony Xperia T2 Ultra] Nishantjoshi:
I know...next sd card...it only helps with write permission on micro sd card but doesn't solve moving apps problem... The prob still exits..even when you click on move to sd the app is not transferred to external card..internal memory is filled

Sent from my D5322
[Sony Xperia T2 Ultra] martin132014:
Why dont you use folder mount to move app to sd...
[Sony Xperia T2 Ultra] piku2008:
Finally this nxt app solved my problem easily .....
[Sony Xperia T2 Ultra] WillyCamargos:
this app only works with root acess?
[G2 General] corrsea:
I love my G2 (d802) but it became apparent after I purchased it that the GPS is not up to par. As I use navigation software a lot this was very important to me.

I believe there are 2 issues

1. Hardware - The sensitivity of the antenna appears poor. There is not much you can do about this although I have seen one fix on YouTube.

2. It has a problem with the injection of AGPS data. (As a rule of thumb if it is taking longer than 30 seconds to get a fix under clear sky then AGPS data is not being utilised)

On my device I have managed to get the GPS working adequately with a couple of fixes.

The first is to use Tytung's AGPS injector widget. I have it set to inject AGPS data every six hours. This is probably overkill and once a day should be sufficient if you are worried about data use. (Tytung was the dev who got the gps libs working properly on the HD2)

It can be found here on Playstore.

The second was to use Derek Gordon's AGPS patch (Info and links to XDA threads here). To make things even easier he has now released an app called TopNTP. Don't be afraid to experiment with the various configurations until you get one that works well for you. I have used his patch on a number of devices in the past and have never had issues with it. Just make sure that you make a backup on first use of the app.

To test your GPS's functioning I recommend GPS Test. In fact if you do not want to use Tytung's app to automatically inject AGPS data you can do it manually with this app.
[G2 General] vagg:
Thank you very much.

Testing on LS980 and report soon.

:)
[G2 General] Sensamic:
GPS is the biggest flaw on this device (and maybe also phone signal).

Will try these steps and see how it goes.
[G2 General] - sYndrome -:
I get a GPS fix within 30 seconds, but I keep losing the fix while driving in the car. Very annoying.
[G2 General] falconhawk81:
In my D806 KK the gps work PERFECT.
[G2 General] corrsea:
Yes this is pretty much the issue I would have. This fix seems to have vastly improved that.

My guess is that the fundamental issue is with the antennas. The hardware fix I have seen involved readjusting these.

If it's a quality control issue in production then some people will get units that work perfectly, some not at all and many in between.

This fix will improve things for those in between by getting the most out of what they've got.

For me that means it now works adequately but not perfectly.

For example I still have a very slow fix indoors. Prior to using the fixes I had none.

If I compare it with other devices I have access to. (2 Samsungs , a levovo and a couple of old cheap Chinese GPS units they all still beat it heads down unfortunately.
[G2 General] Sensamic:
Tried this fixes and I don't see any change really.

Inside buildings is where I have a problem. Outside no problems finding my location quickly, but not perfectly accurate.
[G2 General] Sfkn2:
You should not be concerned trying to get a GPS lock inside a building.. What are you trying to do? Map to the other side of the mall?
[G2 General] Sensamic:
I know it's not really essential, but my Nexus 7 2013 and SGS3 can find my location inside my house and the G2 can't.
[G2 General] Sfkn2:
Do you have the location settings set to "High Accuracy"?
[G2 General] Sensamic:
Has anyone checked if on 20F the GPS works better?
[G2 General] corrsea:
For anyone who is interested in the hardware fix I mentioned in the opening post you can find it here

http://youtu.be/UdDJqFxpRy8

I've not been brave enough to try it so have no idea if it's effective or not.
[G2 General] vagg:
LS980 with the fix under the back cover.

Location - Israel.

G2 GPS Test: http://youtu.be/4awGV2kr_m8

Faster gps for il server and gps status for testing.

Made it 2 mins ago.

Enjoy.
[G2 General] masteril:
Unfortunately reported that its the same.
[G2 General] rogconnect:
I just did a simple fix.....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=54525017

Sent from My LG G2 LS-980 or LG G Pad 7.0 V400
[G2 General] kyle6683:
thanks for the suggestions i will try them out and report back
[G2 General] pepbcn:
Bored of problems and fixes, I started from zero, flashing a 20F kdz and then Cloudyflex 2.5. Huge improve in adquisition (less than 15 seconds in cold start, and instantly on hot) without any fix or trick. Maybe a little less precision.

Try it.
[G2 General] dannieloco:
I have a v10 and noticed that the antenna to the gps is on the back cover. There are metal prongs that connect to the back cover when you place the cover on. Try to lift the connectors so that the connections occur better. That fixed my gps after all the settings and software stuff were failing to fix my gps.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] T3h:
Hello everyone,

Yesterday i purchased a new galaxy s4 mini and was working fine for some time and when i inserted the sim cards and tried to turn the phone ON, unfortunately it didn't turn ON with the wall adapter and then i tried using to charge with my laptop. When i inserted it into the laptop, it turned ON for few seconds and hung at the main screen where it shows the brand name and device model, now again i removed the battery and tried turning ON and it didn't this time. I also tried to hard reset it using the Power ON, Volume rocker and Home Screen button but i failed. Can someone point out what is causing the issue and what i should try before i take it to nearest service center.

Thanks.
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
Rooted and xposed so far but anybody try viper audio yet??
[Verizon LG G3] mark729:
I did. nothing changed.
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
Well that's no fun
[Verizon LG G3] Robshr:
I running xposed and also viper and viper works great must install it as a system app and use the highest quality driver and my phone had never sounded better works flawlessly
[Verizon LG G3] Rodeojones:
I installed it just as a regular apk, no moving it to /system here, and it works great.
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
im still scared to try without recovery
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reazone91:
Hello,

I think I had brick my LG G2:confused:

I rootet it via IORoot. Installed TWRP via AutoREC.

Than I installed CM11 Snapshot M8.

At this moment it has stucked after 15 minutes at the CyanogenMod-logo.

After this I tried to go back to stock via downloadmode, but its stuck at 8%.

Now I cant boot into downloadmode or TWRP or OS.

After LG logo only a black screen and on my Windows I can see 13 partitions mounting.

What can I do now?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhatters:
Looks like I might have corrupted the cache. How do I go about fixing this?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Fastboot flash the stock cache image
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhatters:
My device is locked. Is there a way to do it without losing data?

Never mind. It somehow fixed itself.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] danielbk:
Would if I use the rom xperia P and put hdmi work? I once read an administrator on the forum SONY mention that with that software could not be exchanged and will it work?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Hamza Murad:
flashing xperia p rom will brick your phone.

and where the honest *uck do you plan on plugging in the hdmi cable if as xperia u has no HDMI port.

you can try something like this http://www.marttree.com/sony-xperia-u-hdmi-mhl-cable.html

or use dlna.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mgavrano:
LoL!! :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] monioo:
yeah, I use hdmi on xperia u, some glue to micro usb and hdmi cable and it works!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] DaniPhii:
WHAT? :laugh::laugh::laugh:

Just buy a Chromecast and stop fooling around! xD
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dileep021:
how??
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] DaniPhii:
LOOOL. He's clearly joking. [emoji23]
[AT&T LG Optimus G] samuel3mn2:
em im using cyagenmod m8 previously i used slimkat builds but i liked more cyanogenmod have better perfomance and after some time using it, it get very very lag and the only way to solve it is restarting the phone but the problem repeat over and over again and i hate to have reboot every time any idea how to solve?
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] lanuk79:
i downloaded this file BB_Firmware_MDACompact_11300_121_11200 from http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Magician. can this file be used to updtae my ROM to 1.13 on the O2 XDA II mini? i have a 1.12.00 WWE ROM and 1.12.00 Radio version. when i run the program it says device update software utility.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] lanuk79:
guys please help me with this.. if i run this file ( BB_Firmware_MDACompact_11300_121_11200) then do i have to do the steps detailed in the tutorials to upgrade the ROM? kinda confused by reading various posts on upgrading!!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] toomuchdogfur:
Most likely. Try running the upgrade outright first, and if it fails follow a tutorial to install the ROM.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] lanuk79:
yeah. will try doing that. but will take a backup of my rom first so that i can revert back to it if anything goes wrong. thnks anyways
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] lanuk79:
i just updated my ROM using BB_Firmware_MDACompact_11300_121_11200. got the country id error. used ampda tutorial to fix that error and everything went fine! phone upgraded to 1.13 ROM and 1.12 radio. but the date was in dutch!! didnt really like that so used sprite backup to revert back to a backup file which i created before i flashed the ROM. now i have the latest ROM with all my programs but a very different ExtROM folder. very few files in it!! but the phone seems to work fine n it has all my earlier programs. keeping my fingers crossed.. hope nothing goes wrong!!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] freemans:
Did you use the GetUpgradeData util to capture the .sbu of your old ROM? By doing so you will ensure a smooth restore to your new ROM, see the Sprite FAQ "Restoring after ROM upgrade.." for easy step by step instructions with screens:

http://www.spritesoftware.com/faq.php
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] lanuk79:
actually i didnt!! just backed up using my executable sprite back up file. also the said utility is for a smartphone n not a pocket pc. atleast thats what the faq says. also m running windows mobile 2003 SE and not 2005. guess its not for 2003 SE. anyways nothing seems wrong with my phone. all the programs work fine.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] freemans:
Well if it anit broke then why fix it! Upgrade mode is available in Sprite Backup 2.1 for smartphone, if you search the faqs for your WM version then there will be a corresponding FAQ with a link the the correct Upgrade data utility :)
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] lanuk79:
hey,

yeah u rite. but like i said everything works fine. so no issues! needed to restore as i didnt like the qtek rom. the date was in dutch. ampda mentioned that u cud use sprite to do a restore . so thats why i did it. :)
[Verizon LG G3] darkcroc:
Im pretty darn sure it is unlocked i wanna use my verizon lg g3 on tmobile as my sony got water damaged (shocking right "waterproof") if it is how to i change it to tmobile setting to work cause i need it switched asap has same sim card and i know it should work with HSPA+ only
[Verizon LG G3] laxattack:
All vzw LTE phones are globally unlocked and can be used with "global" sim
[Verizon LG G3] cnotes2019:
And domestic. You may or may not need to root to be able to change the apn.
[Verizon LG G3] darkcroc:
i got it working thanks guys :D
[Verizon LG G3] seanjohn4554:
G3

I also was thinking about getting a g3 from Verizon to use with T-Mobile. I was wondering if you had to unlock it or did it automatically work and are you getting 4g?
[Verizon LG G3] 05GT:
Make sure you have the correct APN settings and have fun. HSPA+ only I believe.
[Verizon LG G3] phobos512:
Any trick to getting the stock SIM out other than resorting to tweezers? It's a tight fit in there.
[Verizon LG G3] 05GT:
I used a pencil eraser.
[Verizon LG G3] aaruhani:
I am planning to buy my friends LG G3 from verizon which he has activated on verizon and is been using it for a week or so. Do I need to unlock that phone to use it with my AT&T sim card? Will it be able to access 4G LTE?
[Verizon LG G3] BladeRunner:
You can pop in your SIM, set the correct APNs and it will work fine on AT&T. Some people report they have LTE if AT&T uses band 4 in your area, otherwise you will HSPA/HSPA+

Here is a link for the correct APNs: http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB424489&cv=820#fbid=ujA3THHGA0a
[Verizon LG G3] aaruhani:
no 4g lte?

I tried the AT&T sim with the apn settings, but only getting H ? Not getting 4G or 4G LTE speed. Please help me out here.
[Verizon LG G3] daniel4653:
Are you saying this because it shows "H" on that status bar or you ran a speed test and the speeds are that of h and not HSPA+ ?
[Verizon LG G3] trent999:
With the correct APN settings the VS985 will get 4gLTE on both T-Mobile or AT&T (AIO/Cricket too), but only if they are using band4 in your area. Otherwise, H, H+, EDGE, whatever else is available works fine. Remember to reboot after settings things up.