yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechSavvy2:
Full zoom graininess? You realize there isn't a single phone that isn't completely grainy at full zoom right? Literally not one.... Because the zoom is digital vs optical.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mokaigutti:
Sorry I didn't mean zooming in during the shot, I meant after the shot is taken... In the album app. I just feel spoilt after seeing the first page of the"post your z2 snaps here" post.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] One Twelve:
The opposite can also apply, photos can look good on the z2 screen and when transferred over to a laptop appear dull or washed out. Simple reason is photo was taken in too much light ie sun light. The wider aperture and bsi sensor means chances of over exposure are more than with other cameras that do not do as well in low light or have narrower apertures. So you will have to use -EV if colours do not appear natural or alternatively take photos in softer light rather than harsh light. You have to understand how light works to get the best photos with any camera.

So ensure bravia engine is switched off in the Z2 otherwise you might think photos are better than they actually are. can always correct things in post but its less work if you get it more or less right at the outset.

What frame of reference are you using to say it is grainy ? What are you comparing it with.

You started this topic on that basis and have yet to substantiate it. So post photos of the same subject from other models.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mokaigutti:
I'm stuck at work and haven't been home in a while, the moment I am ill post some similar pics to compare with. I say grainy as in the images seem to be oversharpened. I'll upload some pics in a few minutes so it's a little easy to understand
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] One Twelve:
Am curious why it happens though. You only notice it with the ISO chart on 100% zoom at 20MP otherwise in photos its not so apparent or much harder to see.

There is no lens defect here. That its more clear in the Z1 than Z2 implies they have changed the processing.

So if text legibility is important then 8MP is the way to go.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bdithug:
Thank you. One question though. I'm using firmware . 55 and when I change my resolution to 15mp, I still can't enable hdr or adjust iso settings. I have to bump it down to 8mp. Is that changed in newer Firmware?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mokaigutti:
No it hasn't although an xposed module by rizal lovins enables superior auto upto max resolution. If you have a rooted phone you can check that out.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bdithug:
Thanks. I'm sure rooting is my next move. I've played with straight stock for about a week now to get a feel for it.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mokaigutti:
Resolved!

My issue was that I was shooting with high iso settings, the moment I toned that down the pictures look beautiful! Sorry for bothering you guys and thanks all who asked me to look into my iso settings :) let's keep this thread to resolve issues faced by others? CHECK YOUR ISO I
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SiriusGryff:
First sorry for my bad English.

I own an LG G2 model D802 16GB version with Stock KitKat 4.4.2, Is Rooted but don't have Custom Recovery. Some questions to be answered:

1. What is the best Camera APP or MOD?

2. Is there any functional Custom Recovery that fully works with KK and don't need to downgrade the bootloader?

3. What is the best Custom ROM for D802?

Thanks!
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SiriusGryff:
Up!
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SiriusGryff:
148

Someone can help please?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kwdan:
Just search for camera mod and try each one for your variant..

Just search for everything ...camera mod,apps,themes ...everything you can think of.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tabp0le:
There is no such thing as the "best" ROM. It is all a matter of personal preference. Experiment. If you look around the forums, the rest of your questions all have answers. I will give you one of my preferences for the camera mod. I personally like XDABBEB's camera mod.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] classicchevyowner7:
hey all, so I have a galaxy gear smv700 thats running null rom. I would like to return it back to a stock rom. Could someone please pm me a dropbox file with the stock recovery and rom? also, will I be able to upgrade to tizen software after I return the gear to stock? all help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Tyronnster:
I'm just returning back to stock due to probs. If get it working will explain
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] banks2878:
any luck?? im on null 23 and im wanting to return the gear back to stock aswell hopefully via Odin as my gear is now stuck at the Samsung bootscreen.. I just havent messed with the gear in awhile as I broke my galaxy mega, so i finially starting messing with it again tonight and did something wrong.. however I would like to go back to the stock firmware as I was very firmiliar with it being that way
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] classicchevyowner7:
Unfortunately ive had no luck yet. I will continue searching and see what I can find.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] banks2878:
thanks for your speedy reply and please keep me updated :)
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] 440bro:
Put watch into download mode. Hold power button until you see it say rebooting, then tap 5 times. Connect to PC and use Odin to flash stock android firmware.

Download*Odin v3.09

https://mega.co.nz/#!UdRRyCAT!H4FyVxYynNWvXqRNmnpMGQRCP-dG3uykgP2pT4rh8Ek

Extract Odin zip-file

Open Odin v3.09

Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign

Add the firmware file to AP / PDA

Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked

Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes

MK7 android firmware

http://www.mediafire.com/?c3r6mmx83e48dh8

Reboot and you'll be stock android. In order to upgrade to Tizen you MUST flash the first release ending with NE9.

NE9 Tizen firmware

http://www.mediafire.com/?c6qzuvuksuxcega

The latest Tizen release is NF1

NF1 Tizen firmware

http://www.mediafire.com/?j66d0tzk5b1bwxt
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] banks2878:
thanks alot. however I have tried that option several times earlier this morning with no luck so I re-downloaded your file and now im def further then I have been getting, before it would fail right away but with your file it did still fail for me however it took several minutes. and I have only gave it one try so far

EDIT;; after trying my 3rd usb cable it did work. thanks so much u Sir are the man!!!!!!!!!!

---------- Post added at 12:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:37 PM ----------

oh and I wanted to ask is this tizan update worth doing?? and do I flash it with odin?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] 440bro:
Personally I like the Tizen upgrade. There aren't as many apps released compared to android. But the interface and performance is much nicer.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Tyronnster:
I am gutted not as many apps but defo a nicer layout
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] banks2878:
today I upgraded the Gear to Tizen I really do like this :). I see Wondershare MobileGo no longer works now. also I don't see a way of having ringtones anymore. is there a way to obtain root with this update?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] awtryau89:
I am hoping a dev will chime in to help. Where would I find code on wireless charging on an AT&T G3? Multiple members have ordered wireless charging backs with the correct pin configs and cannot get them to work on Qi or PMA. I am wondering if AT&T has disabled something in the system and hoping we can alter this to allow wireless charging. The interesting thing that leads me to believe this is the case is a member pulled a working coil from a Galaxy phone and placed it on the contacts of an AT&T model and it still will not charge or even recognize the charger. Something has to be disabled. HELP Please!!! TIA
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwd3885:
Coils could have been damaged when he took them out
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg420:
Probably somewhere in /sys/devices/virtual/input/

I'm not too experienced with the android file system but I may look into it when I get my wireless charger. Also very risky editing system files without out a recovery to restore a backup right now.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eelton:
I really have no idea what I'm looking at, but there is a file called quick_cover_status in /sys/devices/virtual/input/lge_touch. Maybe the G3 has to be told a cover is attached to allow wireless charging?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asics10:
I was the one who removed the coil from the galaxy and tried it on the g3. I definitely didn't ruin the coil cause I put it back into the galaxy and it's charging right now.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pilz:
I never removed the coils from mine and it didn't work. I was going to if it did to put it in a another back but it never worked so I didn't touch it.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] awtryau89:
Well I tried something else today. I was thinking if AT&T had it locked down to only work with the Circle Case, it might be able to be tricked into thinking it was on. I put the wireless charging back on the phone and used a magnet to activate the screen like the Circle Case was on the phone. Even when doing this, the phone will not charge on the Qi charging pad. So if it is locked down by AT&T, there may be some other magic I'm missing. As of now though, I am betting I have a back that isn't functioning properly. I have a RMA to send it back but I think I'll wait a few days to see if others get theirs and if they also do not work. If no one else's work, I just do not think there could be that many malfunctioning backs.

One other thing, has anyone tried NFC with the back? Since the coil in the Qi charging back has NFC as well, this may give us an idea. If NFC works, something is up with AT&T.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] supaumar:
I am running stock, rooted 4.3. I want to maintain root and run the new 4.4 stock ROM. In the development section it seems that there's only one stock ROM so far and it's not stable. Can I download the NE2 ROM from somewhere and flash it via odin? And then root via cf auto root or whatever?

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DJ_Barcode:
You can download the stock NE2 ROM from sammobile.com, and re-root it with CF (CF-Auto-Root-t0ltespr-t0ltespr-sphl900.zip, instructions here). Note that the ROM does not contain the NE2 modem. You will need to flash it separately if you want it, or you can stay with your MK4 modem if you like.

---------- Post added at 10:00 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:54 AM ----------

Correction - it appears that the ROM in sammobile.com DOES include the NE2 modem.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] supaumar:
Thank you so much for the help. Just one more question...will I lose internal data? Do I have to clear cache/data or anything beforehand? Can I just flash it right on top?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] awillis111:
The stock NE2 from sammobile.com has to be flashed using Odin using your PC, not thru recovery.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DJ_Barcode:
I don't think you'll have any problems flashing (through ODIN, as [MENTION=4635260]awillis111[/MENTION] mentioned) NE2 directly over your existing MK4. But as always, create a full nandroid backup beforehand in your recovery. If you experience problems (applications FC, etc.), then you can try doing a full wipe before flashing.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
Yes, this still works with system version 6.3.4

Have a Question? select the new Q&A Tab

and ask.

Watch my [Video] How To Root Kindle Fire 1 with Update 6.3.3 and 6.3.4, using Saferoot

***

First Install Drivers

Download Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9 from AFH or Mega or XDA see original Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9 thread

Verify MD5:a20011995d115c3b2d66dcc92303031e https://sites.google.com/site/sdshadowscollection/home/hash-checksums

Extract the zip.

Install_drivers.bat

Reboot PC

[IMG="Drivres"]http://i42.tinypic.com/34dgcjb.png[/IMG]

also see Windows Device Drivers and the Device Manager by kinfauns

For those with Windows 8.1 or 10

Watch [Video] How to disable driver signature enforcement - Windows 8.1 & 8

or How to Disable Driver Signature Verification on 64-Bit Windows 8.1 or 10 (So That You Can Install Unsigned Drivers)

and try

Open the charm bar and go into Settings and at the bottom click on Change PC Settings.

Go to the update and Recovery on left then Recovery

Advanced Startup > restart now

Choose the Troubleshoot option followed by Advanced options.

Choose Startup settings then on next screen click on Ã¢??restartÃ¢??.

Select option

Disable driver signature enforcement

Windows 8.1 will now reboot and you can go ahead and use the install_drivers.bat

more here https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/disabling-driver-signature-on-windows-8/all​

.

What you need to root

: Saferoot.zip and a PC, Mac, or Linux

Download[ROOT] Saferoot: Root for VRUEMJ7, MK2, and Android 4.3

Verify MD5 Checksums: https://sites.google.com/site/sdshadowscollection/home/hash-checksums MD5: 70D371EF52E165F83E6C6D5B09C32489 (29 Nov 2014)

Unzip saferoot.zip

run install.bat

Follow on screen instructions

or RootMaster

Rootmaster apk or Here

and

Rootmaster.exe run from PC

Most android devices are rootable by one or both these options.

These are made by Chinese devs, not open source, but have been used by many people, with no known issues.

What you need to install Google Apps

:Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9.zip and a PC

Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9​

20 Aug 2016

The server that KFU connected to for the Google Apps is gone, so KFU can no longer install Google Apps

see my manual instructions in post #2

Rooting Instructions and Installing Google Apps

see my [Video] How To Root Kindle Fire 1 with Update 6.3.3, using Saferoot​

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For Custom Bootloader and Recovery

:

See post 3 Flashing FFF and TWRP without Fastboot Cable​

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Have a Question? Ask Here ↓

[SIZE=+1]Q&A/T For Rooting Kindle Fire Update 6.3.3 and Flashing FFF and TWRP[/SIZE]​

Changelog:

I have include a copy of the SafeRoot version, that I used, incase a future updated version does not work on the Kindle Fire 1.

and the same for Kindle drivers.

Don't forget to thank the Dev [MENTION=3940199]k1mu[/MENTION] in his thread [ROOT] Saferoot: Root for VRUEMJ7, MK2, and Android 4.3
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
Manually Install Google apps on rooted 6.3.3 without KFU

Note: Google Apps are not needed to install TWRP/FFF

1. First Root Kindle Fire (see Post #1)

2. Install a Root file manager,

like ES Explorer http://www.estrongs.com/​

Note:If installing Google apps have been tried before.

with a Root file manager

remove /system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk and vending.apk

remove /data/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk and vending.apk

then reboot​

3. Download

Google app.zip, place on sd card (if not there already)

Mega - XDA - http://d-h.st/ZNt -
​

4. Unzip with ES Explorer (should be in /sdcard/downloads/app.zip)

5. Open

/sdcard/downloads/apps/data folder created with ES Explorer,​

6. Select

GoogleServicesFramework.apk, SyncSettings.apk, and vending.apk, select copy

paste to /system/app/

long press on GoogleServicesFramework.apk, then check it's box

select more (bottom right)​

7. Change File Permissions

right of permissions select change to chmod: 644 (rw-r—r--)

Read	Write	Execute
Owner X X
Group X
Other X

select ok, cancel, back, /sdcard/downloads/apps/data

select com.modaco.marketlauncher.apk, install

then reboot

Done.
​

8. [Optional] If you want to sync Google Calendar and Google Contacts

copy

/sdcard/downloads/apps/system/GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk

/sdcard/downloads/apps/system/GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk

Install same as GoogleServicesFramework.apk and vending.apk,
​

then

reboot​

then

install a calendar app from playstore​

Sources :

The modaco.marketlauncher.apk is from MoDaCo Custom ROM for the Kindle Fire

creates a play store icon in stock launcher

Other apps are from Kindle Fire Uitilty
​

if modaco.marketlauncher.apk does not allow playstore app to work in stock launcher, push a different launcher from https://play.google.com/store/search?q=launcher

or install com.gau.go.launcherex-1.apk from apps.zip
[Kindle Fire Android Development] test2132:
is there another way to install fff bootloader and twrp without a fastboot cable?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
Flashing Twrp in FFF bootloader with fastboot.exe

Note: These files are for Kindle Fire 1 Only, using these one other devices may brick them.

see [Video] Flashing TWRP in FFF bootloader For Kindle Fire 1

Check drivers before flashing see Post #1

download adb-fastboot.zip, openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img

Step 1:

Create a folder in c drive named adb,

unzip/extract files,

copy AdbWinUsbApi.dll, AdbWinApi.dll, adb.exe, fastboot.exe, and openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img to adb folder.​

Step 2

connect Kindle Fire to pc, via usb, power off Kindle​

Step 3

Open a Command Prompt (start>all programs>accessories>Command prompt)

change directory to adb with​

cd\adb

Option: check fastboot connection

fastboot devices

Power on Kindle

should get a return code back something like

123456789abcde kindle

if not check device manager again, even if you do not get a proper return, flashing may still work.

if you got a good reply or believe drivers are good, enter

fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img
fastboot reboot

after reboot you should be able to enter recovery by holding power button and releasing when recovery is selected

if you are having trouble flashing try

Connect kindle to PC,

Power Off kindle

run command

fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img

Power on kindle

then

fastboot reboot

if you are Flashing 1.5 FFF bootloader use

fastboot flash bootloader fff-u-boot_v1.5.bin

If you want to install CM11 you need to upgrade to TWRP 2.7.X.X use zip-openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-otter.zip install in current twrp and reboot.

Changelog

16 Nov 2014: edited instructions

04 May 2015 edited instructions again
[Kindle Fire Android Development] test2132:
well, that sucks, i just picked up this kindle fire and it was already upgrade to 6.3.3, i guess im gonna have to downgrade to an earlier version
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
Troubleshooting: Flashing TWRP/FFF

If you got to step

fastboot devices

and do not get a proper code return, and you have checked drivers in Device Manager, or drivers don't seem to install correctly

you can try

fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000

then

fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot

if kindle reboots, fastboot commands are working

and you can retry Step 5: Forcing Fastboot Mode

skip fastboot devices step , and continue with Step 7: Flashing TWRP and FFF

Fixing drivers

If you got to Step 7, and Kindle is in Fastboot mode, but Fastboot commands are not working try

In Device manager>select unknown device>Update driver software>

browse my computer for driver software>Let me pick from a list of Device Drivers on my computer>

show all(uncheck show only compatible)>look for ADB interface or android phone

select yes to Ignore warning

may need to reboot both.﻿

[IMG="Kindle Drivers"]http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh500/sd_shadow/kindletwrpdriverswin7_zps7cbdbcf0.png[/IMG]
[Kindle Fire Android Development] test2132:
>_______<

i take it the Soupkit Utility doesnt work on 6.3.3 either?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
After rooting I didn't try this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1414832

[fastboot] stock 6.2.1 fastboot mode without rooting or cables.

Did not work before rooting.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] test2132:
im gonna give it a go then, will come back and post results

EDIT: nope, couldnt get it to work
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Thepooch:
Added to index ;)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
Flashing FFF/Twrp on 6.3.3 without a Fastboot Cable

Step 1: Root the kindle fire

Step 2: Download fbmode

Step 3: Install fbmode by using

adb push fbmode /data/local/tmp

Step 4: Set fbmode permissions by using:

adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/fbmode

Step 5: Run these commands here:

adb shell
su
cd /data/local/tmp
./fbmode
exit
exit

Kindle reboots to fastboot mode

6. downloaded openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img and fff-u-boot_v1.5.bin

7. placed in adb folder

8. ran these command in command prompt

fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash bootloader fff-u-boot_v1.5.bin
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot

9.done

Thanks to Unkn0wn0ne's thread [HOW-TO] FireFireFire and TWRP on 6.3.3 WITHOUT A FACTORY CABLE!

Video will be up soon.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] test2132:
thanks :D

edit: i cant seem to download the recovery zip from the website, i getting this i.imgur.com/JQI9uSo.png any help? x_x
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
What zip? Twrp is a .IMG file

Or the fbmode.zip (fastboot mode)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
Link to twrp mirror in 3rd post
[Kindle Fire Android Development] test2132:
i think the website is going through maintenance so i cant download the boot oader fff file but i got fbmode.zip and the openrecovery.img files
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
Bootloader mirror in my devhost files
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
http://d-h.st/DAB
[Kindle Fire Android Development] test2132:
sweet, thanks
[Kindle Fire Android Development] test2132:
well, i mess it up somehow and now my kindle is stuck on the 'kindle fire" screen

everything was fine until step five, the kindle did reboot into fastboot mode but it wouldn't let me continue with the next steps

the kindle does shows up in device manager under "android phone -> android ADB interface"

in command prompt it shows as offline and boot status unknown

i tried a few things, but cant seem to get it back to normal, the unbrick utility is not doing the trick

any help with this?

edit: i ordered a fastboot cable adapter thing couple days ago, it should arrive here saturday or so, guess im gonna need it to fix it?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Roranna:
Hey there! Unsure if you still keep tabs on this post, but I'm running into an issue. When I try to paste the three .apk files into /system/app it tells me I don't have permission to put them there! There is also no option to access permissions in the ES file manager. Any troubleshooting info would help! Thanks!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] josephmarquez81:
Help

Ok, so no one may still be monitoring this thread but here it goes anyway. I have a first gen kindle fire, I am trying to load google play or flash a custom rom. I tried rooting the device without a fastboot cable using saferoot. I chose option 1 in kfu 9.9 to permanently install SU. I then tried to use kfu to install google play and all the links to the files I needed are no longer valid. I downloaded all the files individually and tried to sideload them. I managed to load all but the play store apk. I searched and tried dozens of different versions and none would load to install. I kept getting a parsing error. So when that failed. I tried to install a custom rom. I bought a fastboot cable. Followed all the directions in the article above and now my kindle is flashing on and off to the "kindle fire" logo. What in the holy hell did I do wrong? Please help, anyone!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
[6.3.4 Flashing FFF and TWRP without Fastboot Cable
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
So rooting failed? errors?

KFU doesn't work with 6.3.3 nor 6.3.4

That option hasn't worked for years.

Not sure why but that method stopped working a few years ago.

Original stock rom version?

Where did it fail, did you watch my videos?

most likely you will need to follow

UnBrick Corrupted Bootloader with Short Pin to force the Kindle Fire to boot over USB.

[ROOT][WIP] root 6.2.1 / install TWRP

and

Firekit LiveUSB repair kit 1.1- when you're about to kill Windows.