yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Shield Tablet General] ShrekOpher:
It makes your screen bigger. It basically truck Android into thinking that you have a 9-10 inch tablet. Which brings out a bunch of different (in my opinion better) features on the tablet. It also give the illusion of having a bigger screen because everything is smaller so you have more space.
[Shield Tablet General] kickassdave:
A larger screen with the same number of pixels actually has a lower PPI. Hence lowering our DPI makes Android (as ShrekOpher says) think we have more room and can see smaller things more clearly.

I remember the first time I done this I also found it confusing hehe.
[Shield Tablet General] _TB_TB_:
Sorry about digging out the dead ;)

1) the Console Mode does not work correctly when DPI != 320, you can change the DPI on-the-fly (see 2) )

2) you can use SecondScreen ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farmerbb.secondscreen.free ) to change the DPI for you

3) you can use Terminal Emulator to do the same magic as SecondScreen:

wm
usage: wm [subcommand] [options]
wm size [reset|WxH]
wm density [reset|DENSITY]
wm overscan [reset|LEFT,TOP,RIGHT,BOTTOM]

wm size: return or override display size.
wm density: override display density.
wm overscan: set overscan area for display.

So, just play with

wm density 240

, etc.
[Shield Tablet General] botno4:
Screenshots

Saw that you have a dailer and a contacts menu. Is that google hangout? Or do you have a normal landline dailer and such and make normal calls? ( I assume you are an American)

(sorry offtopic - i am asking because I am really interested in buying a Shield tablet but I really want it to have call and text capabilities. From what I have searched it is very limited)
[Shield Tablet General] Silverfox476:
Is there a non-root way to change the DPI settings?
[Shield Tablet General] Silverfox476:
Non-root way to change DPI

I found a non-root and fairly safe way to do it, however try at your own risk:

1. Install JDK

2. Install Android SDK platform tools

3. Install USB drivers for shield tablet

4. Put tablet into developer mode and enable USB debugging, possibly needs to switch between PTP usb mode and MTP mode if device doesn't appear when running "adb devices" command.

5. Turn off screen

6. run the following command: adb shell wm density 240

This should remain in 240 DPI even after a reboot

To reset:

1. Turn off screen

2. run up ADB and run the following command: adb shell wm density reset

I don't know if this will affect Nvidia Grid / Gamesteaming / Console mode!
[Shield Tablet General] _TB_TB_:
I wrote almost the same ;)
[Shield Tablet General] EYEramid:
A DPI of 266, is when tablet mode first kicks in.
[Shield Tablet General] ptr_tje:
And do grid and gamestream still work?
[Shield Tablet General] EYEramid:
Don't know haven't tried yet, but nova launcher has a weird empty space on portrait mode, so maybe that DPI is not the best choice.
[Shield Tablet General] EYEramid:
Everything works so far
[Shield Tablet General] Silverfox476:
:good: Yeah, your post was inspiration in my search for a way to change the DPI without requiring root. :)

I'll root and possibly install a custom ROM once it's out of warranty, but for now I want to keep it stock.
[Shield Tablet General] ShrekOpher:
Haven't tested it on lollipop but DPI settings did not effect those apps on kit Kat

Sent from my SHIELD Tablet
[Shield Tablet General] entelekia:
If you are rooted, you can use Xposed with the module App Settings, which can handle a different DPI per app, without modifying the entire framework.

This only works on KitKat (root) adn Dalvik (default), no ART support yet (working on Lillopop migration).

Regards!
[Shield Tablet General] sabret00the:
Thanks for this. Did everyone settle on 240 as the magic number?
[Shield Tablet General] NorTrek:
Old post but i am sure it is the same.

Did you guys find out how to get around the problem with console mode not working after changing DPI ?

I like the DPI of 240, but the problem is that console mode get into portrait mode after changing it.
[Shield Tablet General] pokeimon:
I know this is an old thread but any of you have an issue of the front facing camera being flipped when choosing a lower dpi (260 is what I used).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rmcp20:
Hi,

Was just installing I9000XXJVU_I9000OXAJVU_OXA.zip via odin 3 v1.85 but it got stuck for about 20 min now:

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> CODE_I9000XXJVU_CL851880_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> MODEM_I9000XXJVU_REV_00_CL1092175.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> GT-I9000-CSC-MULTI-OXAJVU.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

Is this normal? What should i do?

Thanks!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Bierce22:
hey guys i just got a new htc m8 i got the new firmware update for it but i havnt installed it yet and was wondering if the htc tool kit would still work with it to root it or if there was an easier method for it now thx in advance
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jsaxon2:
From what I have seen, you cannot have just root on 4.4.3. Verizon has patched that exploit. The only way to have root on 4.4.3 is to be s-off and unlocked.

With that being the case, if you choose to go s-off route, I would try and s-off with 4.4.2 version using firewater to see if that works first. If that does not work, you will need to use sunshine and pay $25 to get s-off and then you can root your device using a couple of different methods. Sunshine will work on 4.4.2 or 4.4.3 so it would not matter if you updated your phone before or after.

Somebody correct me if I am wrong, but that is what I have been reading.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Bierce22:
okay i finally managed to get s off using the firewater method but im confused on were to go from here
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jsaxon2:
Are you looking to just root your stock rom or installing custom rom's?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Bierce22:
i actually dont mind sense right now i just came from an s3 with cm11 so its a nice change i just want permanent root and a recovery for now my main concern is its wanting to update it to 4.3 i delayed it untill tomorow but im not sure if that would ruin everything
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jsaxon2:
You are fine to let it update. You will not loose s-off.

What I would do is let it update, then I would install a custom recovery, TWRP from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2717928. You can download the image and try this to install:

You will need temp root to install recovery with Flashify. Sunshine http://theroot.ninja/ will allow you temproot when you run it, install flashify and flash recovery.

Once recovery is installed, flash SuperSU.zip

If that does not work, follow this to install.

Download the above file into your platform-tools dir.

Turn off your device.

Turn on the device and keep holding volume down until a menu shows up.

Select fastboot from the menu list.

Plug the device into your computer.

If you have the right drivers installed, your screen should now say FASTBOOT USB.

Run the following command via the command line:

fastboot flash recovery recoveryfilename.img

Note that you will need to change the last part to match the name of the file that you just downloaded. This method requires that you have the drivers installed that come with the HTC Sync software that are available here. You will also need adb and fastboot for your computer.

Next you could install the SuperSU zip through recovery from here: http://download.chainfire.eu/452/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip. Here is the thread if you have questions on SuperSU. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1538053

Boom, you are stock HTC Sense w/Android 4.4.3 with root.

You can stay on stock from there or flash a custom rom that already has root built in.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Bierce22:
sweet i managed to get trwp using fastboot method is there a clean sense rom debloated that i can use that has an updater and cpu stuff like cyanogen?
[Android Apps and Games] Solacetech:
[App]FacebookView, View updated friends images from your timeline "news feed" into a live wallpaper.

After Install, head over to your "Live Wallpaper" apps find "FBView" and hit "settings".

Set your preference and hit “Set wallpaper” and you're done just wait a few minutes for your first update.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fb.view.lite

Actual apk below.
[Android Apps and Games] MOST2K2:
Thank you for this great app! I love it and have bought the full version ;)
[Android Apps and Games] toraj13:
Thanks ! Good app :good:
[Android Apps and Games] maddbomber83:
Wow, thank you for developing this. I really really really enjoy this type of background manufacture. Enough so that I've been using a Windows app for a long time called John's Background Switcher.

I bring this up for your app simply because his Windows based app is very feature rich and would be a great source of ideas to add to your app.

This is a backaground (3 monitors) that pulled from random popular photos:

​

And this is an image that pulled from my Last.FM Scrobble List:

​

Anyway, I'm excited about your app and I look forward to seeing where it goes!
[Android Apps and Games] maddbomber83:
The below is what I got on my first load. It looks neat; but you can't actually see anything. Would you be able to get it to not crop images?

The image on the Left (or first) is what I got. As an example, the top right picture of the truck is actually the image on the right (or bottom).
[Android Apps and Games] Solacetech:
I see..... will look into it
[Android General] amamartin999:
Let me start but saying that I love this phone.

Let me also say I REALLY HATE THIS PHONE.

4.4.4 Pro

NO F***ING ROOT CON!

Fast Pro

8gb of storage, 4gb available with restore, NO ROOT TO REMOVE BLOATWARE CON!

This is bloody ridiculous. Is anyone out there even remotely close to rooting this thing because I'm going insane.
[Android General] rjuds82:
If you have $25 to spare you can install Sunshine to unlock the bootloader.

That's what I did yesterday.

I then flashed Phil's Touch recovery and used it to install SuperSU zip for root.

No more tethered temproot :D
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jwt98:
Just used TWRP manager to flash the new 2.8.0.1 wlv build to my m8 and now it just bootloops into recovery everytime I reboot. What do I need to do to resolve this issue. thanks :confused:
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] enigma2446:
Reflash the previous version you were running.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jsaxon2:
Do not use TWRP manager to install recovery. Use Flashify.

TWRP manager flashes to the wrong block. It flashes to mmcblk0p43 where as you need to have it on mmcblk0p44.

What version of firmware are you on. You will need to update your boot image.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jwt98:
To get out on the bootloop I had to install a Rom which was viper Rom 2.4. When I boot my phone, it still shows the twrp splash screen with the red text at the bottom. Doesn't even show boot animation. Seems like it freezes then home screen pops up like nothing's wrong. Any way I can get my HTC splash and aninmation back. Tried flashing a new boot animation but won't take. Is it still trying to boot to twrp.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Tigerstown:
Like other person said. You flashed your recovery to your system. You need to go to boot loader an fastboot recovery so it goes where it is supposed to. Then enter recovery via bootloader so you r really in recovery then flash your ROM an it will take care of your issue. Always fastboot recovery to avoid these problems.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] greydelta38:
I did the same thing through TWRP manager, and reflashed recovery through fastboot, restored, works fine. Thanks for the fix
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Tigerstown:
Glad to hear I could help.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] lcs:
Hi

I have an italian version of Hermes with

ROM: 1.18.258.2

EXTROM 1.18.258.105

Radio 1.03.03.10

I would like to know if i can upgrade the radio packet with the version:

1.20.31.10 (type II)

Thanks & regards, lcs
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] shogunmark:
you will need to unlock the sim and cid on your phone:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=282073

then you will also need to downgrade your bootloader:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=284401

then you can flash that different radio
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
just check your bootloader version, it must be 1.04 to be able to do a radio-upgrade only.

No need to SIM/CID unlock, bootloader 1.04 is the only requirement.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] leochan2005:
Can anyone tells the difference between different version of radio rom?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pepeto99:
The SoftkeyZ app isn't working on my note 10.1

n8000 with gnabo rom v6.5
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Snakedoktor:
I had Cynagenmod 4.4.4 on my S4. I wanted to unroot it as the release is buggy. So I went to a link on how to unroot at S4 phones and followed the steps and now I cant get it to unroot and its now stuck in a boot loop. I have tried ODIN multiple times and this is what I get.

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> M919UVUAMDL_M919TMBAMDL_M919UVUAMDL_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Removed!!

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> sbl2.mbn

<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/004> sbl3.mbn

<ID:0/004> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Please help. My phone is a paperweight right now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Snakedoktor:
Its also giving me a check fail on the phone itself.

Start [224,1140]

SW Rev. Check Fail: 4, Binary : 1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Your trying to flash the wrong firmware? What was your phone BEFORE you rooted? 4.2.2? 4.3?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Snakedoktor:
It was December of last year. I dont honestly remember. I know I was at 4.4.4 when it was rooted. Just looked it up November of last year was 4.3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
If you got it in Dec then it was 4.3. If it was 4.4.4 when you rooted meant you took a OTA?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Snakedoktor:
It was an update via cynogen mod that updated it to 4.4.4. It does look like it had 4.3 like you said. Did I download the wrong file?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Yes you DL the wrong file. Im not too familar with Cynogen. So if it did update you to 4.4.4, you need to Odin the Official 4.4.4 Firmware
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] serio22:
Cyanogen 4.4.4 won't require you to flash stock 4.4.4 because it does not update firmware If you had official 4.3 firmware when you flashed cm then you need to flash at least 4.3 firmware. That's why you are getting the error, you were trying to flash 4.2.2. You have the option of flashing 4.3 MK2, 4.4.2 NB4, or 4.4.4 NH7. You might as well flash NH7
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Frankenscript:
One other thought: Just because the CM you are running has some bugs, perhaps another ROM would be a better experience than the bloated Samsung stock.

I'm very happy on Dirty Unicorns, but I've been thinking to try a very basic Slimkat or something like that, then theme it with Themer, and add any apps/functions needed.

Maybe something like that would work for you?

Marc
[HTC One S] dd98:
Congratulations, now if us One M7 users can get the updated Mrom ui and twrp so we can flash L then I will be extra happy :)
[HTC One S] Flashalot:
Since all its been ported already I can update it but I would need you to test it pm me on hangouts if that sounds like something you want to do flashalot.dev@gmail.com

Edit : If anyone would like to test out multirom for ville pm me on hangouts or here in xda you MUST have some experience with fastboot and adb and able to pull logcats
[HTC One S] dd98:
Next thing that is needed is for kernel developers like [MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] [MENTION=4487443]rmbq[/MENTION] and [MENTION=4961470]AKToronto[/MENTION] to add kexec-hardboot patch to their kernels so Multirom can actually work
[HTC One S] Flashalot:
Here's my patch https://github.com/flashalot/Nightmare_Kernel_Ville?files=1 last thing that needs to be done is the hardboot part which I'm stuck on here the error

I keep getting this error about CONFIG_KEXEC_HARDBOOT = y not found in proc/config.gz same with atags here's the log http://pastebin.com/SMMpqTU2
[HTC One S] dd98:
Try asking [MENTION=3418703]Tasssadar[/MENTION]
[HTC One S] flar2:
I might be able to help when I return from my trip next week. I just did kexec-harboot on the m8 so it's fresh in my mind.

Also, my One S underwent successful surgery last night, and has a brand new LCD panel.

Can someone send me a pm next Tuesday to remind me?
[HTC One S] rmbq:
i already implemented kexec-hardboot patch to my kernel but it's untested so probably/maybe memory addressees are wrong
[HTC One S] Flashalot:
Yea I tried but a lot of it was erroring so I started from scratch I'll try it again to see any luck

Also I think I got to the bottom of it and why its not allowing you to switch ROMs

[MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] hopefully I'll have it dome by then if not I'm pretty sure you know how to do it ?
[HTC One S] Flashalot:
Dual Post
[HTC One S] dd98:
how is everything going, I finally got into kernel development and the help is here when needed
[HTC One S] Flashalot:
Well I'm stuck on adding the address in memory.h once that's done the kernel should be fine

I also tried @rmqb patch but the phone would freeze and reboot when trying to boot the zImage or repacking the boot
[HTC One S] flar2:
Here's the kernel patch, tested and fully working using latest ElementalX source:

https://github.com/flar2/android_ke...mmit/16382d51802b3f335808efba7f4f7d57f5d3632a

https://github.com/flar2/android_ke...mmit/bdd9b2d008906987c23e719b6eb7bff17d9dff8b

I booted into the second kernel using this command:

kexec --load-hardboot <your zImage> --ramdisk=<your ramdisk> --mem-min=0x85000000 --command-line="$(cat /proc/cmdline)"
[HTC One S] Flashalot:
Fantastic [emoji2]

I'll compile a updated recovery with the kexec hardboot number and then it should be ready
[HTC One S] Tanque97:
So could we use multirom on our htc one s??
[HTC One S] Flashalot:
My current problem is that once I load up a sense Rom(4.4.2/4.4.3) the multirom boot menu is gone but on aosp it's still there so I'm currently redoing the patch to a aosp kernel instead of sense
[HTC One S] dd98:
did you remember that liberty has aroma installer?
[HTC One S] Flashalot:
That was my first though that it was from aroma m8 has the same problem but alas that's not it I'm down to 2 errors on the kernel then I'm done hopefully
[HTC One S] Tanque97:
so we could have both sense 6 and cm11s with multirom? i've seen that in oneplusone rom you've added multirom support. how does it work?
[HTC One S] dd98:
i just edited the updater script to ensure that there is no problems flashing if its released, but that means no aroma installer
[HTC One S] dd98:
[MENTION=4678269]Flashalot[/MENTION] I saw you were on the One (M7) multirom thread looking for device files, there up now and you can find them here
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dlongo90:
Hello. About a month ago I learned about phone rooting..and I am unable to successfully do it. I don't want to use a computer, must be off my phone but I have tries every single method I've read up on or seen on YouTube. (Framaroot,vroot,rootmaster,z4,LGpwn,towelroot) those are just some to name, none of which work. I'm starting to feel like my phone is unrootable and I'm getting annoyed. If anyone is able to help please let me know. Like I said I have a LG lucid 3 with kitkat4.4.2 and the model is vs87611B
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skyhonor:
RE: OnePlus & OTG support?

Hi I am thinking about expanding my OnePlus... but I'm not sure if it it supports OTG USB 3.0. I am thinking of buying this if it works...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JKALWH6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2QGX098CVHYJ7

Or would a hub be better? Assuming it works.

I have read on other forums that 2.0 works, but I'm not sure if it supports 3.0. Thank you for sharing your thoughts in advance.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The Jack of Clubs:
thats not a 3.0 otg adapter. its a usb 3.0 hub and usb 2.0 otg adapter hub as the title states. its very obvious as the microusb 3.0 port is about twice as wide as the 2.0 port as you can see if you look at a samsung galaxy s5 which is one of the only phones with a usb 3.0 port.

to answer your question, no, the oneplus doesnt have a usb 3.0 port so it will not work with a usb 3.0 otg adapter. it should work with that adapter as its only a 2.0 adapter. im not sure its worth $20 though...
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skyhonor:
Thank you, I learn something new in this forum everyday. :)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eabrams61:
[Q]Google Nexus 5 "Sync is currently experiencing problems. It will be back shortly"

Hello,

I had an issue where I was unable to access the internet or Google Play Store so I called my provider to verify that I still had the data turned on. Eventually, we came to the part where they wanted me to sync the phone before resetting the phone to factory settings. Every time I hit SYNC NOW, I got the following error message: "Sync is currently experiencing problems. It will be back shortly". Almost everything has synced however I did notice that Google Play Newsstand will not sync past 08/01/14, Google + is synced to current time however both Google Play Newsstand and Google + both have a white circle with two arrows inside (I believe it is the refresh icon) next to them.

My provider asked me to call back after the system syncs but I cannot get that far. I downloaded the “Contacts Sync Fix” app (I read that it sometimes help) and that did not help. I also noticed that I rarely have more than 2 – 3 bars of signal anywhere I go and at my home, I generally get 1 – 2 bars (but other phones on the same network have 2 – 4 bars). Any suggestions?

UPDATE: I still cannot login to Google Chrome but I can get onto Google (not chrome), get into the play store and use navigation now. My sync still is not complete.
[Android Apps and Games] Solacetech:
[APP] INSTAMAGIC Lite - Quickly look and see what your Instagram friends are doing right from your homescreen.

I'm the new owner of this app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instagram.magic.lite
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] D33KK:
Hi all, I drunkly ran into the sea with my Nexus 5 in my pocket so that is long gone.

Next week I'm thinking about investing in an xperia z ultra, however I have seen and heard of many of the methods used to root it will capture your IMEI number and use it for malicious reasons.

I was looking at following this guide (presuming my phone software/firmware will even be compatible) and just want to clarify it works fine with no danger.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2569904

This is the link to the phone I'm looking at buying

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-Xper...68398?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item35cff8fe2e

If I cannot root the phone, I will not be buying it as adblock is a must for me, and if xposed works then I'll be delighted also.

Can someone please help clear up my confusion?

Thanks!

:cyclops:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
That would work, or there is a dual recovery installer(CWM and TWRP)that you could use if you want recovery. Whichever you use let the phone update to .108 firmware then run it, if you unlock your bootloader be sure to back up your TA partition beforehand.

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z-ultra/general/guide-root-android-4-4-4-ver-14-4-0-108-t2801587