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[Sony Cross-Device General] Sangeet007:
HOW TO CREATE A STYLUS FOR YOUR XPERIA DEVICES IN JUST 2 MINUTES : [VIDEO TUTORIAL]​

:o :D

Your very own DIY stylus is just a few minutes away

Want to boost your Draw Something skills? Here's how to make a stylus for a capacitive touchscreen in four easy DIY steps.

:victory:

A cotton swab (aka “Q-tip”)

Aluminum foil

Scissors

Tape

A pen

1. Remove the ink from the pen.

2. Cut the cotton swab at a sharp angle and insert it into the mouth of the pen. Secure with tape.

3. Wrap the foil around the neck of the pen, a couple of centimeters above the tip of the cotton swab. Wrap tightly, and secure with tape at the top.

4. Moisten the cotton swab with a drop of water. (No, this will not harm your tablet's or phone's screen.)

That's it! Your stylus is ready for use. Note that your finger must be touching the foil at all times, and if your stylus stops functioning, re-moisten it with a touch of water. ;)

Don't Forget to Hit The Thanks button if i Helped :cool:
[Sony Cross-Device General] Sangeet007:
Here is The step by step method [photo tutorial]

[VIDEO TUTORIAL]

A Big Thanks to cyspence's Channel for making this Video

Watch his video tutorial HERE

New Video tutorial added.

made by [MENTION=5840650]anup34[/MENTION]

[YOUTUBE]H_C8k9nkopQ[/YOUTUBE]

SCREENSHOT

Credits to [MENTION=5840650]anup34[/MENTION] for providing the Screenshot
[Sony Cross-Device General] TheArc:
Thanks for sharing mate. Shows that XDA is full of talented folks and you can achieve many things with just a bit of effort.

Awesome guide and video tutorial, congrats on getting featured on the Portal!
[Sony Cross-Device General] amandeepparmar:
Capacitive Stylus without water or foil

Nice DIY dude...the only downpart is moistening the part again n again....

Well I found a solution here....

1. Alumium bar (easy to hold ones) or any cheap stylus

2. Rubber end from any pen or pencil to attach

More info in video link below....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CrlmTvW_zE
[Sony Cross-Device General] hansip87:
With rubber, it is sometimes too elastic making it sluggish to move.

Alternative of this tutorial, just sharpen any cheap chopstick like a pencil, and soak it with water, dry the stick on the outside and voila it works :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] denis111:
Instead of moistening can we just lick it? :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] slater_g:
Nice tutorial!

IMHO, I like another way better: Stylus-Tutorial

Does not need to be wet and is more precise.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Levered:
NICE DIY ;)

I really like this :laugh:
[Sony Cross-Device General] EnricoD:
awesome tut man!

:)
[Sony Cross-Device General] Levered:
After i do some research, aluminum foil was electric flow from our fingers
[Sony Cross-Device General] j.posarekar70:
Nice one dude.. :good:

Just a little effort & we can create our own stylus :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] Lazynestor:
Wow just great:p

Nahhh:confused:

Just awsome!!!!!!! :cool:
[Sony Cross-Device General] MikeViller:
just wondering here if the size of the tip maters the thinner to write will be best and making technical sketches??????
[Sony Cross-Device General] Linshart:
If you want to avoid remoisturing your stylus from time to time, pushing a paperclip (after some bending of it) through the Q-Tip, then making a small curve, pulling it back and fixing it underneath the cotton works well, too, you need just a little bit of presure (not much, i promise if it is done right) to make the paper clip give the capacity to the foil and you don´t need the q-tip to be wet anymore :)

Oh and as we formed a curve at the front of the paper clip and hide it underneath the cotton there should be no scratching of the screen at all :D
[Sony Cross-Device General] faakher:
Alas someone is here on XDA to support Palestine.
[Sony Cross-Device General] blueether:
a real hack, you could try something that looks a bit nicer:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2477799 or

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2752466
[Sony Cross-Device General] Levered:
I'm always support us while my country has many big trouble now..MH17 and MH370..sorry offtopics
[Sony Cross-Device General] Sangeet007:
Thank you so much sir ;) :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] Sangeet007:
but that method is way too harder than this right ;)
[Sony Cross-Device General] Sangeet007:
its okay for that :)

Thanks for trying it [MENTION=4488810]Levered[/MENTION] :o
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] g440i:
Hi all,

I'm looking for any custom ROM or android 4.x version of Lenovo A369, which the spec is extreme low:

256MB RAM

512MB ROM

MT6572 Dual core

800x480 4" screen

Any hope on it? Or can I build a CM ROM for it?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] freg0n:
Hello, I have a problem with my HTC One m8 and headsets with a mic. This just began happening yesterday, I would listen to music on Google Play Music, when suddenly my music would stop and my phone would ask me to unlock my device. It then proceeded to try to do a voice search without me starting it, and tried calling someone in my contacts, but would immediately hang up and I'd hear a brief moment of static. At the very least can someone help me determine if this is my phone overreacting to the microphone, or if it's the headset all together?

The specs if anyone needs to know:

Phone: HTC One m8, had it for a few months

Headset: Pear sport

Phone is unrooted on android 4.4.2, sense 6.0
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
Do you still have the packed-in HTC headset? If so try that.

It seems either the button on your headset is malfunctioning; or your phone is. If its the phone, itcould be software or hardware (such as a damaged headphone jack).
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] freg0n:
I will give this a try the next time I have that headset in front of me, thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] cpmcguir:
Hi all,

Let me preface this by saying I am trying to avoid a factory reset if possible. I have had a hard time getting my phone to where it is now, with many software glitches and boot loops along the way, and I'd like to avoid going down that road again, if possible.

I have recently lost all vibration on my S4. It doesn't even vibrate during startup/shut down loops. I am rooted but running a stock ROM. In order to see if this is a hardware problem, I tried *#7353# and clicked "Vibration" and nothing happens.

My question is this: is this text not working definitive evidence that the issue is hardware-related? Many forum posts suggest a factory reset to resolve vibration issues, but like I said I'd prefer to avoid this. Is there any chance my vibration issue is still a software problem or can I confirm from the test mode not working that it is definitely hardware?

Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] greg4869:
The saying goes, if it walks like a duck, talks like a duck and quacks like one, usually..it's a duck, in my time repairing the S4, I've had vibration motors fail. If it's not even vibrating at boot-up then it's definitely hardware. Only instance I'd say it were software is if it vibrated at boot, but wouldn't anywhere else in the system. It's a very easy repair, and inexpensive to replace. Also if you've rooted, do you have a custom recovery installed? If so backup the current rom/stock and restore/flash a new rom to see if it remedies the issue, otherwise hardware hands down! Hope this helps!
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kiwonks:
please help me...

My Z1C can not shutdown.. when i tried to power off .. it goes off but boot again in Sony logo (bootloop). If I want to power off the sony logo bootloop, i have to hardreset.

When I power on. it boot like normal,

.the phone is work.

but when i tried to power off. it always stuck in sony logo.

the problem show up when I update to kitkat 14.4.A.0.108. GenericDE an rooted via newroot.

I already tried to fix it with. flashtool, PC companion dan SEUS. the problem still exist.

rollback firmware again with14.3.A.0.769 with flashtool, but the problem still there . :(
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sichroteph:
Hard to tell. Are you sure it is not hardware related? Do you have an unlocked bootloader?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kiwonks:
my Z1C is still on locked bootloader
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kiwonks:
i don't know about hardware related problems. but when my phone is turn on. it work normal. everything is normal.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheEndHK:
When you use flashtool to flash .ftf, are you sure you selected to clean and wipe all things?

Not sure but I guess your problem should be the recovery in newroot. Thought the root works but that recovery doesn't compatible with .108 and may cause reboot. But it's wired you can't restore the recovery even with flashtool?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54297393&postcount=5

Try my step 13 and 14.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kiwonks:
thanks for your reply. but yes When i use flashtool to flash .ftf, i'm sure selected to clean and wipe all.

i already done. the recovery work normal. philz and TWRP too. try to boot to system via recovery both with philz and twrp, it work, but when i tried to power off. it stil goes to sony logo again. it still don't want to shutdown.

i don't know what to do right know. if i want to turn off. i have to hardreset the phone. :(
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheEndHK:
Then it might really related to hardware because there is nothing we can do now. Just let it to standby and don't turn if off when you sleep because the idle performance on s800 CPU is amazing, it won't drain you any battery over night.
[HTC Sensation] fahad_sikder:
I've got a HTC Sensation 4G, currently using Team Venom presents: ViperS 5.2.1 | Sense 6 Blinkfeed

I get random shutdown, please help. It's annoying. I followed all the steps required.

postimg.org/image/4455yq11v/

also recently got a new battery.
[Motorola Photon 4G] avrockz11:
yesterday my photon was bricked but by flashing the US cellular electrify sbf and then flashing Stock Photon 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13 via bootstrap recovery i got the rom up and running.but after few hours volume keys stopped responding and sometimes they worked without me pressing them.finally volume keys stopped working completely.now when rebooting the phone either it goes to rsd mode or boots in safe mode.does it have anything to do with the software flash?? plz help me :confused::confused:
[Xperia Z1 Compact Themes and Apps] aviduser:
Hi all

Does anyone have a flashable 4.4.4 camera app. I just deleted it from my rom with Titanium backup because I am an idiot.

Thanks
[Xperia Z1 Compact Themes and Apps] djsnoopyxxl:
Here

https://mega.co.nz/#!N9FnWTyQ!HRlfiOzGaWpEvl93N0--HsTQRkbF-e71cUB5aKzSHhw
[Xperia Z1 Compact Themes and Apps] fujirio:
can this be installed on 4.4.2?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Themes and Apps] Ofcos:
:D
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keyan83:
Hi All,

I tried installing CM11 using CM installer in my HTC One(M7). I wanted to try this and didnt like much, so tried restocking the Stock OS using RUU. Unfortunately the RUU update threw an error 155.

I realized I had used a wrong RUU file. Now the Phone was stuck on HTC logo.

I tried to reload CM11 with CM installer. It got stuck in CM boot screen.

So I tried to restock another ROM using adb sideload command (My CWM was accessible). But that was a Google edition ROM and my S-ON was on. So again it is stuck in the Google boot screen.

I have tried almost all the options that I searched in XDA/youtube.

I know I am missing out some key things.

Request you all to help me to get out of this.

Details:

M7_UL

HBOOT: 1.57.0000

RADIO: 4M.27.3218.14

Open DSP: v32.120.274.0909

OS:5.12.502.2

Thanks,

KM
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alray:
Use this reset rom: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358545274
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oksagi:
Which carrier your device?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keyan83:
Thanks alray

(bootloader) version: 0.5

(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.57.0000

(bootloader) version-baseband: 4M.27.3218.14

(bootloader) version-cpld: None

(bootloader) version-microp: None

(bootloader) version-main:

(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON

(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000

(bootloader) product: m7_ul

(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064

(bootloader) modelid: PN0712000

(bootloader) cidnum: CWS__001

(bootloader) battery-status: good

(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4233mV

(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic

(bootloader) security: on

(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP

(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT

(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-1f512bb6

(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11

(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

all: Done!

finished. total time: 0.045s

the details from getvar all..

I wil try that...
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oksagi:
Delete serialno and imei from your post ;)

You're AT&T so you need a stock RUU from AT&T.

And for your question try fastboot flash boot boot.img
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alray:
you also need to remove IMEI and SERIALNO from your quote!

[MENTION=3291958]keyan83[/MENTION]

there is no at&t ruu for that OS version, the guru reset rom I have posted above should work fine
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keyan83:
Hey can delete the IMEI and serial no from your reply (from quoted text)
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nkk71:
that's not needed on the M7, even with S-On

OP, update TWRP, get TWRP from:

2.6.3.3: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m7

or 2.6.3.4: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m7ul

(make sure MD5 is correct, that site does not play nice with download managers)

I also think 2.7.1.2 works but i haven't tested it personally: http://mdmower.cmphys.com/twrp-m7/

in bootloader/FASTBOOT USB:

fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7.img

fastboot erase cache

fastboot reboot-bootloader
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] JonnyDVD:
Is there any way to change a CID on the Hermes (specifically the SPV-M3100)?

I've unlocked mine using imei-check but now my telephone operator Orange doesn't recognise my phone for access Orange specific content - which means no 3G TV and Sky Sports... and I was getting them free...

Any ideas would be graefully recieved... I tried searching but nothing came up...

Thanks
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
Yes.

This has nothing to do with your CID, it must be another problem.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] JonnyDVD:
OKay, well humour me please...

How do I change the CID on an SPV-M3100 to HTSCORANG001 if it is currently different to that?

I've looked at SPVServices but I was having problems running that. Is there an easier option, and if so what is it?

Many thanks
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
The CID is always 8 chars, but is shown to you encapuslated in HTCS / HTCE blocks, "S" for Start and "E" for End... so you want to change it to ORANG001 not HTCSORANG001.

SPV services won't work on the hermes.

You can use the Hermes free unlocker and it will change your CID to SuperCID which will allow you to flash any rom. Once the radio rom is reflashed you'll be back to your original CID, but I will be providing a solution to fix this soon, just be patient :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] JonnyDVD:
Thankyou, and good luck with your flashing!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akshayhallur:
I am developing a custom Android ROM. For every little tweak I do, I could not test ROM by flashing to my device.

Are there any tools or software to test custom ROM within Computer ? on the go?

How custom ROM developers, test their ROMs after slight modifications?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Still_living714:
My data still drops on the new 4.4.2 kitkat update on m919. Like always airplane mode solves the problem. Is there a fix for this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] serio22:
Flash NB4 modem
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ayoshidage:
That does not resolve the problem, the problem is the 4.4.2 kitkat and 4.3, Im having that signal issue also, and I have tried other firmwares. I also have a Note 2 and when it runs 4.1.1, this version has no issue. The new firmware with the modem inside it, its what causing it the problem. Your best bet is, as I have posted in a few section is for someone to make a back up copy of the QCN, of the original stock M919V modem file QCN, its very easy to make a backup of the QCN, with that we can reflash it in QSPST and make the AWS work, I need someone here with a videotron s4 model M919V to make a backup copy of the QCN file so we can try it out, if not we need to wait till they release a newer version. My model is the S4 but my model is i337M, but you can flash the M919V firmware because its the same modem inside it, NE1.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Still_living714:
True still happens with nb4 modem. I want to go back to mk2 since I got better signal speeds. Can I go back from nb4 to mk2 again ?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] gamzekal:
Hi everyone,

I present to you my theme thread

I have made Android L Theme

Info About Ambor Theme Engine

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2766508

What have been themed?

Android framework (More than 240 png).

Wallpapers

Z2 Home launcher.

Z2 SystemUI

Z2 Navigation Bar.

Xperia Keyboard.

Top Contacts Widget.

Z2 Calendar

Spinner animation.

Z2 Clock

Z2 Sms

Z2 Screenrecorder

I hope you like it

Download Link:

V2

New Theme Engine feautures are added to this theme

sound enchanment support

Some fixes

Settings background support

http://www.mediafire.com/download/m65g3dja6sx1rw9/[V2]XthemeL.apk

http://d-h.st/W8d

How to install it?

Install as normal.apk

DDont forget to press thanks button

Credits

[MENTION=5717533]Ambor[/MENTION] ****************************[Special Thanks for his awesome guide].He is very helpful.Thanks again
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Ambor:
Bro You're getting better:D:highfive:
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] gamzekal:
Thanks my friend.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] afah_me:
awesome themes bro...:good:

but xperia keyboard force close...

EDIT :tested on LX build 20140319
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] gamzekal:
Have you any fc on xperia keyboard?

i havent got it.But [MENTION=5434690]afah_me[/MENTION] has got fc on xperia keyboard.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Ambor:
This working on 702 build but older version work on older build

link
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Ambor:
my new staff
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Black_Eyes:
Wow Bro :laugh:

Can you theme 4.4.4 Dialer like z2 Dialer ?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] gamzekal:
Good job bro
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] ruffandruff:
ics?

does this work on ICS on xperia arc s....i am on xperia ultimate 5.0.1
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] afah_me:
No...kitkat only bro :D
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] gamzekal:
link is updated
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Neo3D:
Has anyone tried these batteries before?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-4200mAh-...for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-N9000-/201066103414

I'm not sure how many mah is in the stock battery but 4200mah sounds a like a lot! And it's standard size, not fat.

My phone lasts all day without problems but I want to buy a spare one for traveling, so I don't have to be one of those iphone people at the airport hogging all of the outlets! hahaha ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] paul_59:
The standard Note 3 battery is rated at 3200mAh so 4200mAh is an extra 1000mAh (+31%) rather a lot to claim for the same dimensions.

I would be very doubtful about any battery the same size that claimed more than +5% to +%10
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] haza12d:
Not a bad price if they perform as well as the standard battery. The added charger is a plus!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] isaac970:
Looks like the listing is gone, but i got the anker set from amazon and it works great, it's at 3200mah like the stock battery and it last me as long as the stock one and feels about the same quality, it's 29.99 so 10 bucks more but i've always been satisfied with anker products, here is the link anker batteries and amazon will let you return it, good luck :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Neo3D:
Think these TQTHL A+ brand:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-3900mAh...Galaxy-Note-3-N9000-N9002-Phone-/321424073342

Are any good?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Alawishis:
I purchased these batteries (the gold ones) back when I had a GS2. They, like these quoted about 30% higher mAh rating than the OEM batteries. My experience was they lasted about the same as the OEM. I think they just fudge the numbers for marketing purposes. The batteries are certainly cheaply made, I had the top terminal plates come loose on two of the ones I owned. When I bought them they did not have NFC support like the OEM battery, but they made no claim for it either. I used them for about 2 or three years with no real issues other than the terminal plates which was fixed with a bit of tape.

If you need a cheap battery to back up your existing batteries I would say they do the job. If you are looking for a higher capacity battery look elsewhere.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] d12unk13astard:
I would only trust stock samsung made batteries and anker 3200mah for slimness, too many fakes and fire hazards with those other posers claiming to be more. ZeroLemon and Mugen are the go to companies for extreme battery life tho they do add extra bulk to the phone, i myself prefer the added weight it gives the note 3 as well as the protection and extended battery life it provides.

Theres also those rechargable battery packs that go for around $25-40
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] MystaMagoo:
The 'Gold' batteries are BS!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] sfsilicon:
Check out this 2 pack + charger from Lumsing. Good reviews and less than $20 assuming you have prime or can hit the free ship requirement. I bought these + anker and can't tell the difference from stock.

http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-B...qid=1406396292&sr=8-2&keywords=lumsing+note+3

If you can't hit the shipping minimum, then get anker from eBay for $26 with free ship. Sales tax to CA.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] d12unk13astard:
Ya more like fools gold.
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Carcass.br:
It started when I tried to install a CM11 update. I did not see that was only for KK BL, then I tried to revert to stock rom(using RSD lite) and install the old version for the JB BL again, but my wifi still not working(or working only when it wants lol).

Anyone could help me?

I tried to flash a lot of different roms, even reset with RSD, but the issue stills. I don't know what more I can do :(

Thx for the att and sorry for my horrible english...
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derpyherp:
im having the same issue... my step dad said there was a patch somewhere but i think its a patch from verizon thats going to be an ota so... we will lose root
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ncsuwolfs:
lose root? your bootloader is not unlocked?
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derpyherp:
I thought you loose root when you take ota's??
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iBolski:
If you are rooted, the OTA will fail, so you have to flash back to stock before taking OTAs.

If you are locked and you take an OTA, you will lose access to whatever exploit was patched. In the case of going from JB to KK, the original root (Saferoot I believe) won't work. However, Towelroot will work for those that have locked bootloaders.

However, if you are rooted and on the latest official KK, then you can unlock your bootloader and then, no matter what OTA comes out after that, you will still be able to root your phone without the use of an exploit like Towelroot. Instead, you take .zip image of the SU app you are using and flash it in TWRP or CWM recovery. No exploit needed.

Towelroot is only for those that don't have an unlocked bootloader and it's an exploit (a security issue) within the specific version of the Android OS. OTAs patch these as they are released, which means another exploit has to be discovered in order to achieve root for locked bootloaders.

So, right now, if you are not unlocked, you better unlock on the initial KK release because the latest soak test does patch Towelroot and the bootloader exploit. You've been warned.