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[X 2014 General] jal3223:
Does anyone know if the leather back offers any lay on the table protection for the camera. In other words, is the camera recessed in a bit to where it doesn't get scratched?

I usually always use a case, but if I customize the back I would probably try to get away with out one I suppose.
[X 2014 General] Note10.1Dude:
Screen quality

OK,

Is the screen really as bad as AnandTech tested? How is brightness when used outside in sunlight. It has to work in S. Cal. for me - I like my Moto G, but the screen brightness leaves a lot to be desired.
[X 2014 General] erikiksaz:
The camera sits about 0.5mm above the table. the phone rests on the back plate underneath the M logo and on the bottommost portion of the M bezel.

I personally like the size/design of the M button on the back. It's got a sharper bevelled edge, so you have something to really hold onto. The old X's M logo was too smooth to provide any meaningful grip.

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Folks need to realize that everything is relative to the latest generation of technology. Even if by the nits ratings the X isn't as bright as its competitors, you have to realize we're not talking 2012 panels anymore. I haven't had issues with sunlight visibility on phones since the Galaxy S2/Galaxy Nexus era. OLED/LCD screens are mated to the glass at this point, reducing reflections.

I had my polarized sunglasses on when outdoors and I was still able to see what I was doing.

Update on using a Verizon X on T-mobile

Everything works fine. Insert your sim, go to the APN settings, add a new one with fast.t-mobile.com, change the type to supl,default,mms, and find the MMS address from somewhere and paste it in. Everything works, calls, SMS, MMS, tethering.
[X 2014 General] aviwdoowks:
I wonder too, http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/general/fyi-dim-screen-moto-white-glove-t2753559
[X 2014 General] jal3223:
Nice! Looks like I'm going to go ahead and get the leather backing. I hope that it will hold up to wear and tear. Thanks for your reply [MENTION=2436449]erikiksaz[/MENTION]
[X 2014 General] robertostorm:
Does the pure version works with lte cat 3?
[X 2014 General] DLGM84:
bootanimation

can you give me the bootanimation please? thanks
[X 2014 General] erikiksaz:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B55fR7PofwkfcUlLaUdIR0tUc2s/edit?usp=sharing

Remember though, this is a verizon one, so it has the verizon logo in it.

*Extra notes from today:

The phone boots up faster than the old X.

The headset speaker is plenty loud. It's comfortable, too. Some phones have really sharp ridges over this area, which lead to them being uncomfortable. This one, not so.

The new X is about half a centimeter shorter than the new iphone 6 plus, hah.

The new X makes the old X feel like a cheap knockoff.
[X 2014 General] xnorex:
Anyone know if this thing is waterproof/water resistant... I was shocked to find out that the 2013 Moto X was water resistant to some degree, and can stay fully submerged for quite some time, yet there was no mention of this by Motorola. Why would they hide that fact, other than to avoid liability?
[X 2014 General] erikiksaz:
I'm sure it doesn't immediately go defunct it hits the water, but it doesn't meet any standards so they don't mention it. Same way Apple hasn't promoted their new watch as water-resistant. You can probably splash some water on it without any ill effects (besides for screaming of the yuppie it's attached to), but it won't pass the depth standards.
[X 2014 General] aviwdoowks:
http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/general/dropped-x-tub-water-t2753767

Water tub thread.
[X 2014 General] erikiksaz:
Ehh, the DSLR didn't capture it that well. The new one is definitely brighter and slightly warmer. The older one has a higher white point, it's a bit bluer. Can't really tell from the pics though, sorry.
[X 2014 General] 0.0:
I can tell the left has more of the blueish color, but it's on the fainter side. the new Moto X looks good to me
[X 2014 General] pchoi94:
Hi there, I have a question about polarized sunglasses and the screen. I remember on the Nexus 5 while wearing polarized sunglasses in portrait mode I could see the screen fine, but in landscape mode it was blacked out due to the direction of the filters. Which sucks for taking pictures.

On my gen 1 moto x the filter seems to be at a diagonal, so I can see the screen fine in either portrait or landscape. With the screen being blacked out at 45 degrees.

How is it on the gen 2 moto x?
[X 2014 General] pchoi94:
Double post, stupid Tapatalk...
[X 2014 General] aviwdoowks:
[MENTION=2436449]erikiksaz[/MENTION]

A photo of a white browser page with dark text would show more perspective.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52834270&postcount=17

Like here.
[X 2014 General] erikiksaz:
Good question! I'm an eye doctor so you really hit close to work there, haha.

Anyways, same polarization angle. With the phone held vertically, you have to rotate the sunglasses from 180 to 45 counterclockwise for the screen to go dark.

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Maybe a little better?

All in all, I would prefer an SRG calibrated screen, but I suppose the extra punchiness doesn't bother me. So long as it doesn't look like the first AMOLED droids, I think we'll be okay.

I hope that Moto includes different calibration profiles in their next generation X.
[X 2014 General] SilverJester:
I'm wondering about the moto assist (having never owned the original X). I like that the phone can read caller names and text messages when you're driving, but will the phone do that over Bluetooth (and thus over my car's speakers)? And can I set it to enter driving mode when it connects to my car's Bluetooth instead of it trying to determine when I'm driving based on speed/location (I'd rather it not read text aloud when I'm a passenger in someone else's car).
[X 2014 General] grossermanitu:
Is there a way to set the white balance of photos to a warmer tone in advanced as standard. I like it when photos have warm tone especially when you make photos with people included
[X 2014 General] km8j:
Can anyone with an X comment on heat? After ten minutes of browsing the web of my s5, it is pretty warm on the back
[X 2014 General] aviwdoowks:
Finally. Thanks. Now I can say, at least by your example, the new x is not brighter!

You must have gone through settings for display & ensured they were equal! Wow I am disappointed. The old x appears brighter.
[Samsung Gear 2 Neo] jimacid:
Hello there i bought these screen protectors for my gear 2 neo only to find out that their size is too small and because of that they wont stick properly on the screen because the class is slightly curved on the top and on the bottom of the watch.

these screen protectors are just slightly bigger than the screen of the watch and not big enough to cover the hole glass area.

i uploaded 2 pictures to show you the problem im having with these sceen protectors.

you can find them

here

and

here

so i definately do not recomend these screen protectors and i would like to ask if anyone knows any good screen protector on ebay that will be able to stick properly, cover the full area of the glass, cost arround or under 10 dollars and the package wont have just 1 screen protector in it just in case i screw the first one.
[Samsung Gear 2 Neo] LUCA LUCA:
I am so glad i didn't buy them i was considering them for the pack of 6

I bought this one instead and it fits perfectly

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...ting_LaptopAccessories_RL&hash=item233c1e6a6d
[Samsung Gear 2 Neo] jimacid:
thanks for the info mate. the one you bought has just 1 screen protector in the package right?
[Samsung Gear 2 Neo] LUCA LUCA:
yes, just 1 screen but you wont go wrong when applying it.

it will be spot on at first go, just watch the video from the ebay in how to apply it before you go at it. I have mine fitted for over a week now and no problems at all.
[Samsung Gear 2 Neo] jimacid:
oh its one of those with the wet solutions. i didnt noticed it.

just one last question, i heard that either the skinomi or spigen screen protector for the gear 2 neo has a rubbery feel when you touch it and not a glossy slippery feeling, does the screenknight you bought has a rubbery feeling too?
[Samsung Gear 2 Neo] LUCA LUCA:
I had never notice that :) but yes it does feel different cant say it feels rubbery but it does feel different from the screen protector I have on the phone which feels like rubbing your finger on glass.

the screen protector doesn't affect the touch at all
[Sprint LG Optimus G] gorckt:
Would have posted right in the Dirty Unicorn thread, but being my first post, can't post in Dev.

1) On the DU download page (can't link it), is the LS970 (Optimus G) listed as "gee"? I'm trying to download "the recommended GAPPS" in the instructions and don't see LS970 on the DU download page.

2) "Wipe everything"- is that Dalvik, cache and (something else, forget what atm) using TWRP?

I have already rooted, flashed TWRP recovery and made backups.

Thanks.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] dopy25:
Ok so the gapps you need are not device specific. On the left of the page lists gapps. Pa gapps, banks gapps, or tbo gapps.

Your other question. The ls970 is not gee but more like compatible with gee. Technically the ls970 is geehrc_4g but gee roms are meant to work on multiple models of this phone.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] gorckt:
Awesome- thanks :)

Should any of the DU guys come along (I haven't double checked to see if you're on the team), they should mention in the instructions that if you reboot straight to system without installing the gapps package (like me), simply choosing Reboot from the power button will give the option to get into recovery.

Thought I bjorked my phone and would have to find a way to manually get into recovery (which hadn't worked earlier) or sideload FreeGee :P
[Sprint LG Optimus G] dopy25:
I am not on the DU team. But to get the advanced options back, there is an option in developer options to turn it on.

If dev options are not available under settings, go to about phone and click build number about 5 times in a row until it says dev options available.

Then press back and go to dev options, there should be a check box for advanced power menu options.

Then after that when you hold the power button you should see reboot, reboot to recovery, and reboot bootloader as well as the normal shut down options.

Also, sideloading freegee I am unsure of. I know in the past it hasn't recognized AOSP ROMS as being supported, but that can be changed in the build.prop.

There is really no need for it now that you are rooted, unlocked, and have backups. Also make sure you have a seperate backup of your EFS. That's the partition that stores all the phone connection stuff (minus the APNs).
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sajiji:
Hello,

So I recently soft bricked my phone by accidentally restoring a backup on cwm that was kind of corrupt. Anyway, I managed to fix it by installing a stick firmware and now my phone is no longer rooted (nor will I want it rooted any more).Now I have my phone back to normal except when I look at my storage I have 7.94 Misc files. I no longer have cwm or rom manager as it's no longer rooted and I can't find what is taking up this much space at all. When I check what it is, It shows me files that are just a mb and couple kb's of stuff. Now all I have left on my phone is 1 gb of storage and I was wondering if anyone was experienced with this.

Model: SGH-1337M (Canadian model)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] squabbi:
Could it be the Samsung 'bloatware' copied twice?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WastedJoker:
I'm using an unbranded firmware (10i) and it doesn't come with QSlide and neither is it available in the Update Centre.

Where can I get it?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] E_Goldstein:
I cant find anything to do with QSlide in system/app or system/priv~app, any other location or apk name?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WastedJoker:
It's the function that lets certain apps pop-out such as messaging or the tasks app etc.

It has a little icon on the app that lets you make it pop-out but it's not on any of the unbranded firmwares that I've seen.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] corrsea:
Is it activated in your quick settings menu? Go to edit and tick it's check box to activate.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WastedJoker:
ok, all the apps are enabled in qslide settings but messaging app doesn't have the icon to activate it.

Neither does phone/file manager.

however, if I disable them all, the calendar/phone apps still have the option.

Weird.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mubashirsaeed:
I am using an international version of galaxy s3 in Pakistan. my previous stock ROM was I9300XXUGMK6 which is UK based and it was working fine in pakistan. Today I downloaded I9300XXUGNB6_I9300OJVGNB3_PAK ROM from sammobiles and flashed the ROM on my phone using Odin. After installing that stock ROM my phone is giving error of "Not Registered on Network" whenever i try to make a call. my IMEI number is same as printed on the back of the phone. signal bar is also full. when I manually search for networks then it also shows me all the network name in the area and when I select the network it give me message that network registered. but I could not make the call after that.

Plzzz help me....
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boomboomer:
Search and read there is no easy solution. Try a patched modern and kernel, which are usually needed when the efs has been broken.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mubashirsaeed:
Thanks

Thanks bro...

I have found patched modem and kernel. installed it using twrp recovery and now my phone is working fine. :):):):)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lumilio:
Can you share me the modem and kernel, which helped you solve the problem. ¡Thanks!
[T-Mobile LG G3] xXNahNahXx:
Okay so, earlier today I was running in sweats with my phone in my pocket (yea i know, im stupid) and it fell out onto the cement. Unforunately for me I didnt have a case (lesson learned, order one now). Results of the drop are in the images But yea no damage to the screen at all, just some scratches to the side and the battery door (which im going to replace) but what do I do about the side? Is there anything I can do to fix it, or anywhere I can go to fix it or like anywhere I can send it to fix it? Any help is highly appreciated!
[T-Mobile LG G3] BACARDILIMON:
Send it to lg for repairs

AWESOME G3
[T-Mobile LG G3] xXNahNahXx:
They do scratch fixes? How much is it? Does the warranty cover it?
[T-Mobile LG G3] BACARDILIMON:
They gonna replace the bezel. You have to call for price or just stick in a case and forget it.

AWESOME G3
[T-Mobile LG G3] xXNahNahXx:
Thank you so much!
[T-Mobile LG G3] ThePagel:
I doubt you will get the same phone back so if its still running good you should keep it. You never can know what kind of crappy refurbished phone you will get back. Besides you will never see all of the scratches and scuffs with a case on.
[T-Mobile LG G3] xXNahNahXx:
theyd send back a used phone? wouldnt they just replace that one part?
[T-Mobile LG G3] ThePagel:
Yeah they probably would but at there own speed. Your phone would most likely become a refurb replacement for somebody else in the future. I might be wrong maybe lg is different from most other manufacturers or maybe the manufacturers are doing it differently than they use to.
[T-Mobile LG G3] xXNahNahXx:
oh okay, thanks, you just saved me a **** ton lol
[T-Mobile LG G3] ThePagel:
You should still call and ask as I said I could be wrong. But if I am right your phone is probably running better than most refurbs out there.
[T-Mobile LG G3] xXNahNahXx:
Ill do that, thanks for the help, much appreciated!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] q2n:
For all three functions in a single receiver -- Qi wireless charging + NFC + S-view -- the current best option I find is here. But notice how much "customization" that takes.

This phone has been out for a year, but there's still no off-the-shelf receiver available that does all three!

Early offerings were crude, blocking both the NFC antenna and S-view contacts. The latest ones charge, but with either NFC or S-view (onboard chip), not both.

Please post any better solutions, including those with improved slice-and-dice methods.

Will update this post with the current best option. For now, that remains the hack linked above (thanks, [MENTION=2456301]harajyuks[/MENTION]).
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] harajyuks:
Thank you for the mention. I would be interested in seeing if there are any other workarounds out there (seeing as how I'm so unmotivated to jump to a Note 4) but my hack job is still holding on strong.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] polo2883:
I just purchased this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H5FX1WM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It has the passthrough contacts if you want to use an s-view case. Has the NFC contacts as well. Much thinner and smaller than my previous one.

Also don't notice any bulges in this one and the back cover snaps on easier.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] q2n:
Yep, this is a unit that has the NFC coil, but only a passthru contact for S-view. One version says "Supports wake/sleep function," another: "Doesn't interfere with other functions." This particular one "[does] not interrupt the normal use..."

In reality, these are all probably the same model. They try to make it sound like a benefit that the passthru contact is included -- instead of just putting the tiny, cheap chip inside! Requiring an S-view case/cover (to get that usability) greatly limits selection.

There are very few sites where being cited for a "hack" (that works) is actually a tribute. The reference is a compliment.

So far, yours is the only one (here) that does the job. Let's see if anything else turns up...
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] polo2883:
One thing is with the new Qi charger. My Airdock for wireless charging in the car no longer sticks to phone. I guess the other charger had enough metal in it to allow it to stick easier.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] fonseca898:
Has anyone tried the Pthink Qi receiver? It's a newer version than the one discussed in "Wireless charging thread". Has pass-through contacts for the S-View cover and NFC support. Downside is it outputs 600mA instead of 640mA, but after lots of searching I think that may be the best option for use with the OEM cover.

I'm about to order that along with the Choetech Stadium charger.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] q2n:
All in this newer class of reciever seem to be the same product from the same mfr, mine included.

Was going to report after receiving and trying out, but first have to note a mistake in the OP. Maybe too many page views or what, I thought the linked receiver had the S-view chip onboard. It clearly doesn't.

The wife uses a hard case within an S-view-style cover that has a magnet catch. My thought was that if the receiver could include the S-view chip, then one easy item and done. (Magnet would trigger the chip, and if not, attractive tack-on magnets are available.)

But after more searching, it does not appear that ANY receivers contain the S-view chip; only cases have them. Edit: Contradicts OP, sorry.

So the best current solution is to pick up one of the newer receivers (linked one was only ~$7 US) and a thinner, third-party S-view case (with pins). Will update OP after testing.

600-640mA charge current seems to be standard, and there's probably no difference in performance between any of the units similarly rated. Many do report that temps increase with initial discharge level. (Like, when fully discharged, any higher current capacity would melt things!)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kms108:
This is incorrect, I have receiver that has the s view chipset built-in, you can use any flip case cover that has the built in magnet, oem cover, non oem or one that comes with the receiver.

Here is a thread that I have started a while back, and it also includes a mod to work with NFC.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2605204

if you do a search there are many thread, so there is no need to open a new thread.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nomadefred88:
i think it cool
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] q2n:
Thanks, [MENTION=610412]kms108[/MENTION]. In fact, your thread was the one I considered in the OP: "S-view (onboard chip)." (Much searching WAS done.) Apologies for the contradiction in the post you replied to, a lapse on my part. That text has been stricken.

There

is

a need for summarizing threads. People looking for solutions typically turn first to overviews, such as this thread is intended to be. We have, thus far:

Trimming Qi receiver with NFC by harajyuks

Trimming Qi receiver with S-view by kms108

And for those who don't want to cut into their receivers:

Newer receiver w/ NFC as suggested by fonseca898 + S-view case

My opinion (expressed in post above, not in OP) is that the third option is currently best because it doesn't put the receiver at risk of ruin from damage in surgery. YMMV.

Any better solutions, etc., please post.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kms108:
I agree with what you have mentioned, the best option is to use the receiver that has been posted and use the bypass contact for S view, but too many brands gets people mixed up, to summerize thing up.

the only two receiver available that has the copper contacts bypass is from yijieneng and powerqi, the rest of the receiver are just rebadged from them.

FYI the yijieneng is the better one of the two, as the powerqi one is a little weak and not all transmitter will detect it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] q2n:
As you have generated much of the Qi receiver content on this forum (testing, mods, etc.), I'm inclined to trust your observations.

This is to help distinguish between the two brands:

The Powerqi model is longer/narrower (47x86mm), and is often seen with a small green box decal at lower left (when viewed installed, phone upright). This is the same as the one linked above.

The Yijieneng unit has a flatter shape (viewed same as above), 57.5x68mm.

Interestingly, Yijieneng gives a receiving distance of 3-7mm while the Powerqi shows 8mm. That might give Powerqi the edge, if true.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] tboooe:
So the Docooler one listed here does not work?

If not where do I purchase the ones listed above?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kms108:
Remember all these figures are manufacture test figures in a lab test, and the approval distances set by WPC, actual figures will differ from different environment, cases use , material used, chargers whether it's a official certified product by WPC, and non certified ones, along with good quality material use.

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yes it does work, but for powerqi to make it thin, the use of a thin flexi magnet which is used to shield the inductive current, the quality isn't good, from my test product for the past experiences yijieneng tends to have better products, but there products aren't as thin as powerqi, if you do intend to used the yijieneng one, you can trim down the edge of one side about 3-4 mm to give it a better fit.

My latest yijieneng receiver is for the S5 and it very thick, about 2mm, it's the first reciever to support both qi and pma.

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If a QI+NFC and S view is a must have, have you considered the official samsung cover.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] q2n:
[MENTION=4290049]tboooe[/MENTION], notice the "small green box decal at lower left" and compare your Docooler model side-by-side to the one at the "linked above" link in the post you were replying to. Clearly they're the same (Powerqi) model. This is the one that requires no modification to get all three functions working, only an S-view aftermarket case/cover (with S-view chip).

The mfrs created the confusion by releasing products early on that were focused solely on providing wireless charging. While we don't yet have a receiver that provides all three functions (without some risky scissor work), at least we're able to have them.