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[Galaxy Tab S General] CrashTestDroid:
^ so true. I was waiting for the Nexus 9 when I made the mistake of using a Tab S, now I own one and don't care about the K1 or Nexus 9 because it won't have the quality of display I'm used to. iPads and iPhones are terrible in bright light, even worse in low light (so much backlight bleed!) and colors aren't near accurate enough for web design testing. Whereas a few minutes of calibration revealed my Tab S is nearly perfect in color reproduction.

Apple has a long history of sub-par display technologies, pretty-but-awful materials and questionable design choices. Retina HD sounds like more of the same hype without substance considering that iPad/iPhone hardware isn't competitive with most Androids and hasn't been since 2010.

edit: haha! this is so funny, somebody made an infographic showing the derivation of new iPhones :)
[Galaxy Tab S General] gottahavit:
Few on XDA would be willing to trade any android device for an Apple ANYTHING. Apple makes(or contracts) great hardware, and then installs their "bland, locked down, marketed to cattle" OS on top.

I might someday switch back to windows based tablet/phone, but I will never buy an apple.

it's kind of amusing, I'm an engineer, I work with a 1/2 dozen other engineers, all of whom own apply iphones, they are the same guys who hate windows and love linux because it's open source and totally configurable. They are all already planning to dish out 350 buck for the iWatch after months of telling me they thought my gear neo(which I spent 150 dollars for) and all smartwatches were ugly overpriced and unnecessary. Now they are gaga for the same features they were bashing months ago because it has an apple logo on it.
[Galaxy Tab S General] UpInTheAir:
And in particular. ..... a DOWNGRADE :)
[Galaxy Tab S General] salahfathi:
Listen to me people , Never ever go to ios based piece of tech especialy after trying freedom of android

Second thing is how will anybody will trade this astonishing screen with anything else
[Galaxy Tab S General] flhthemi:
Apple is NEVER even a consideration when I buy any gadgets! Had an iPUD, found it was way to restrictive sold it and never looked back. BUT, I am very, very disappointed with Android at this moment as I am not allowed to write to the SD Card that *I* paid for with anything except the Samsung file manager. I hope this is changed by the next Android release. I know, rooting is the answer right now, but I'm not ready to take that step as I keep hoping this will change.
[Galaxy Tab S General] oneee:
Oled

once you go black you never go back.......Oled.....
[Galaxy Tab S General] salahfathi:
First if u think like that u r the retard

Second I used both and no way I will go for ipad again
[Galaxy Tab S General] BarryH_GEG:
Can we find another negative adjective besides "retard" to throw around? I'm sure some find it offensive. Better yet, stop personalizing something as simple as someone's views on LCD vs. AMOLED or iOS vs. Android that may differ from yours. It's a mobile device we're talking about, not world peace or a cure for terminal illness.
[Galaxy Tab S General] CyberManiaK:
The freedom of android is pure gold, BUT the android experience on tablets of 10inches with high res like the tab s 10.5 is just crap, I really wish Google made some guidelines for developers for higher screens. Almost every app is just exploded phone apps, they look ok at 8.4" but something bigger and dang A LOT of wasted space, sure we can install xposed + app settings and change the dpi, but then we loose sharpness.

So yeah once the new ipad is announced and IF it comes with 2gb of ram I will get one, and keep my pro 8.4 (switched from tab s 10.5")

So for me is personal phone Android (S4).

Tablet to take out of home Android (Tab pro 8.4).

Tablet to keep at home for night usage (iOS) Ipad.
[Galaxy Tab S General] xRevilatioNx:
Apple is pure utter garbage. I was a slave of their devices for years. I'm glad to say, that when I was released from their shackles, my experiences and pleasures with devices (other than apple) rose exponentially.
[Galaxy Tab S General] BarryH_GEG:
Are there piss poor large format tablet apps? Sure.

Of the apps I use most I'd say about 75% are optimized for large tablets. Meaning the UI is adjusted to maximize the additional screen real estate. About 20% are fine on a tablet but could make better use of the real estate. 5%, like the two above, are crap. Multiview on a 10" tablet is great; you can comfortably use two apps side-by-side. Not so much on a 8" tablet. So I put up with a small amount of app quirkiness because, at least to me, the additional screen real estate is worth it. But it's not as bad as your sweeping statement indicates.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] maaply:
Hi All,

I just install "Hyperion 9 GM Final Build Final Rev + Update-01" ROM on my SGY phone. Is this rom have option to install app on SD card. I have 16Gb SD card already.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] gothed:
no, but you can use link2sd or using amarullz script, just follow this thread >>> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2467040
[LG G Watch] Sepharite:
My friend is selling me his watch, that he got recently, for $130. It's a decent price, but I already use the Gear 2 Neo -- which I think is pretty great. The battery life lasts over a week! But I don't mind charging it every day...

Should I get it?
[LG G Watch] esoh:
It depends on if you'll use it. A new watch is down to $179 now and it's going to compete against Apple watch, Moto, and LG G Watch R. Plus I think that $130 is a good price. I would pay that for a used LG GW in good condition. At the very least you could sell it for that if you don't like it.
[LG G Watch] ptesmoke:
$130??? That's a no brainer
[LG G Watch] Bxrider117:
I just purchased one from Swappa.com and I got it for $120. I think both rates are great considering that I paid about $30-40 less for the pebble watch. I would get it.
[LG G Watch] RunNgun42:
I just offered mine up for $100 to a personal friend, but only because I give sick deals to people I know. I knew this device would depreciate fast in the face of competition.
[LG G Watch] hungrymr2:
just bought one

Subtotal:

Promo Code Applied:

Shipping:

Tax:	$129.99

-$40.00

$0.00

$8.10

Total:	$98.09
[LG G Watch] dased14:
where and whats the code
[LG G Watch] hungrymr2:
The deal lasted half a day before it went OOS @ cowboom. Code was GWatch4091814
[LG G Watch] Sepharite:
Got the watch! And it's quite nice! I love the Android Wear OS...quite a bit stepup from Samsung's Tizen. Battery life is just fine too, lasts over a day of usage. Very happy with the purchase. I just need to get a need strap.
[LG G Watch] RunNgun42:
Definitely get that strap asap. I put a new strap on my G watch and it felt like a brand new watch all over again. The stock strap is so boring and ugly it really makes you dislike the device!
[LG G Watch] Sepharite:
Which strap did you get? I'm looking into the metal stainless steel black straps. Leathers are not bad but not too sure.
[LG G Watch] RunNgun42:
Here's mine: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55436398&postcount=123 It's one of those metal elastic kind that stretch with springs, so your arm hairs can get caught in between which is kinda annoying, but I had it sized just right so it doesnt move around much and thus isnt too much of an issue for me. If one gets caught I just stretch the band back out real quick and I'm good.

I think black leather with white stitching also looks really good and I may end up getting that too. You can see it around in other pics online.
[LG G Watch] Rayan:
I got a white one for $100 off of Craigslist. I'm liking it.

It will keep me busy until I get a Round :)
[LG G Watch] weiguxp:
got the watch and actually like the square shape.. quite easy to use and control .

Don't really see the fuss with round watches
[LG G Watch] Rayan:
For some (like myself) the fuss with round watches come from the fact that a round screen mimic much better a classier round watch face. Also round display is bigger (at least on the Moto360).

However after using the square screen on my G Watch, I really think I'll have a hard time adjusting to a round one once I upgrade to the LGGWR.

Cheers!
[LG G Watch] str8bucs:
I know I feel the same way!!!

The LG G Watch R has that bezel around the watch and will not have the same feel as the G Watch or the 360
[LG G Watch] Rayan:
Actually I do like the bezel on the Round since it serve as a bump protection and also have a full 360 degree screen... Of course my perception could change once I see it in person...

In the meantime, I'm happy with the LG G Watch.
[LG G Watch] joeminati:
Just got a white one for $80 bucks. Sweet.
[LG G Watch] Rayan:
Quite honestly since I got my white/gold version, I don't feel the urge to get a "newer" smartwatch anymore...

Don't get me wrong, I do love the idea of having the G Round for example, but even though I've been loving AndroidWear, and especially now that I know every aspect of it, paying more than $100 or $150 for a smartwatch on its current state does not make sense to me at this moment, at least not anymore.

I think I'll hold until the next round or two of AndroidWear hardware/software.

By the way, I think the white G Watch looks more interesting than the black one.

Tip: try to cut a small piece of Post-It and cover the charging pins to protect them from rusting, really easy to remove and replace every night. Just make sure the sticky part sits on the case and a small non-sticky flap covers the pins.

Cheers!
[Sony Xperia C] Josh0319:
Hi guys im planning to flash a new rom on my XC . As of now what rom is the best to use?
[Sony Xperia C] theonecallednick:
well try deodexed rom and flash any home you like e.g z2 home or try dark xperia z2 rom
[Sony Xperia C] iSiddharth:
You can use these ROMs

1)KitKat Xperia C Rom (Beta Version Available)

http://xdaforums.com/sony-xperia-c/development/kitkat-xperia-c-t2902999

2) Xperia Z iZed Rom

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2705091

3)Dark Xperia Z2 Rom

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2739724

4)Me! Rom

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2729350

5)Download deodexed stock system folder (build 16.0.B.2.16) here

http://xdaforums.com/sony-xperia-c/development/deodexed-stock-folder-xperia-c-16-0-b-2-t2867158
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] xarnyz:
Hey guys, first post, after all of the research, I thought you guys knew the most about my new purchase of an old ass phone.

I heard about all the scratching issues when using a pencil/pen. I decided to go get an 8B pencil (soft) instead of the normal #2 (2H), and it seems to work ok without scratching so far (Mind you I made sure the tip was nice and rounded). I hate those thick tip styluses.

Are there any graphite experts in here? haha. Totally wondering if I'm going to end up scratching her.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Put a screen protector over the ASF it will save heartache, and a pencil will still work. I normally use a 2B
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] xarnyz:
I don't know how I feel about putting another protector over one that already has some rainbowing issues when I inspect it. And I'm not about to try and remove that monster of a screen antishatter layer, it seems like its more glue than plastic haha. I sincerely appreciate your reply!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sadman Khan:
Well i put a screen protector over mine. Doesn't affect the screen in the least!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rodjordan:
Me too. The ifolix fits very well. Totally invisible.

And does not impact pencil
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] speculatrix:
I find propelling pencil leads are too thin to be reliable.

So 2B or not 2B, if that's the question I'd say either if the points are rounded.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kientrongtran:
definitely should have screen protector, anti-scratch, shatterproof, plus the ability to easily wipe off fingerprints (with no protection, I have to use diluted alcohol to get my shiny screen back) yes, there's some faint rainbow thing when you squint your eyes really hard and tilt the screen to the extreme side but that's it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vanadium101:
I use an HB with no screen protector, have for the last year. Just make sure you round the tip and then you have nothing to worry about
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vegastroy:
Hello, I have some problems with management battery moto g, android kitkat 4.4.4.

1. I have qualcomm battery guru, but thats application make my battery moto g drain fast.

2. I haven't a game.

3. I make tasker, google now launcher and bbm.

4. Brightness auto set

Thanks for help me:angel:
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wilzard:
I use Greenify to hibernate all my apps.

I don't use any task killers.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vegastroy:
Thanks wilzard for ur advice. :)

Use Greenify need root?

How about Clean Master?
[AT&T LG G3] hondasr:
How enable Voice Recorder app and Video Trim app those are already installed on the ATT LG G3 but don't show on the app drawer.

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[AT&T LG G3] GorillaPimp:
I am pretty sure I unlocked voice recorder via G3 Tweakbox. Once it is unlocked it shows up during active phone calls via a button on the left side in the stock app next to the speakerphone button.

Video Trim is accessed by opening the stock Gallery app, choosing the left menu and selecting video. Open a video that is not locked, go to the menu in the upper right hand corner and you will see Trim. Select it and you can edit your videos.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Schrotty35:
Which is the most stable aosp and full working rom for the G LTE?
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] occam_oc:
I have a Galaxy Tab S 10.5. I've done a little research on the web and am thinking of rooting my Tab S using the Odin/CF Autoroot method. My primary reasons for wanting to root are:

1. Samsung keeps reinstalling stuff that I remove. Namely New York Times and something else that I can't remember (blame alcohol).

2. For some strange reason I cannot drag and drop files (my comics and books for example) to my external SD card. I'm still trying to figure out what that 64 GB can possibly be good for if I can't install apps or drop my music/files onto it.

Even with the bit of research that I've done I have some lingering questions that hopefully some kind soul can maybe answer. These are:

1. As towelroot doesn't seem to work on my device, is there any other method for rooting that won't trip knox (Kango seemed a little untrustworthy to me)?

2. After rooting will I be able to get firmware/software upgrades through Samsung or will I need to find these elsewhere?

3. I pretty consistently see that "Samsung drivers" are suggested to have before rooting. I'm a little confused by this reference what does it mean?

4. Samsung pushes it's screen clarity/resolution as something called "adobe rgb". Is this something I'll need to replace or will I lose picture clarity?

Thanks for all the great work you guys do and thanks in advance for any help!
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NerdFurgison:
1. As of now no way to root without tripping Knox

2. You will need to unroot to get ota's. Stock recovery is also a must for ota

3. I just installed kies then made sure it's not running while doing rooting process

4. You will not lose picture quality.

The only con I can see to rooting is tripping Knox. That external SD issue is the very thing that made me pull the trigger on rooting. the super Samsung rom has some great added features and fixes the SD card issue if you want to flash a rom I would recommend that one it's great. Good luck
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] occam_oc:
Thanks for the fast reply. Just a few more quick questions:

1. I couldn't find what OTA stood for (well I saw about 30 things). Where would I find a stock recovery or will one be created during the rooting process.

2. So before I start this madness I should install KIES and then kill the process before I begin?

Once again I really appreciate the quick response.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mau1960:
I can copy files from the internal memory to SD card with my unrooted device. You don't have to use third party app to copy.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NerdFurgison:
Right but try getting a third party app to write to the SD card like es file explorer or whatever. Only option is my files app

---------- Post added at 03:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:28 PM ----------

Ota is over the air update. If you are just planning on rooting and staying on the stock rom you don't need to mess with the recovery but if you plan on flashing roms or kernels or anything you will need a custom recovery.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] occam_oc:
Okay so I downloaded Odin 3.07, Kies, CF Autoroot, and CWM. I've seen several people mention "drivers" for the Samsung but the only driver I can seem to find is a USB driver which I installed from the Samsung website. To start the process I fire up Odin, click on PDA and select the CF Autoroot file. At this point the device is NOT plugged in. I turn the power completely off, then back on while holding down PWR + VOLUME DOWN + HOME BUTTON. I let go of these button once I see the Samsung Galaxy Tab S (powered by android) logo. It flashes something a little too quick to see with the green Android guy standing up, then I get a screen where he's laying down with an exclamation mark coming from the hatch in his stomach. At the top left of the screen it says:

Android system recovery <3e>

KOT49H. T800XXU1ANFB

Volume up/down to move hightlight;

power button to select.

reboot system now

apply update from ADB

etc...etc...etc...

Bottom left it says:

#MANUAL MODE#

At this point I plug the Galaxy back into the PC but neither the PC nor Odin see it.

At some point I'm supposed to press VOLUME UP but no matter when I seem to press it after holding down PWR +VOLUME DOWN + HOME BUTTON I always get to the above screen. Any ideas?
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NerdFurgison:
OK that is recovery you need to be in download mode. When the tab is off hold volume down, home, and power til you see a screen warning you of using a custom os . It will say press volume up to continue or down to cancel. Press volume down thenYou should see a picture of a green android and underneath it, it should say downloading now do not turn off target after hitting that screen open Odin then plug it in you should see a yellow Com port pop up on Odin.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] occam_oc:
Turns out you have to be smarter than a third grader, which I apparently am not. In portrait mode holding volume to the LEFT is volume down, while RIGHT is volume up. Finished and rooted. Thanks for the great help!
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NerdFurgison:
If you want to go further and install a custom recovery the easiest way is to install twrp manager and follow the instructions and it flashes it for you
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cherylbaker:
Mind if i ask you a question while your here.. on my note 3 i didn't use any program to root. I used odin to install twrp and than used twrp to flash supersu than installed the supersu program. .. can rooting be done via this method on the tab s 10.5?
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kalikazoo:
Don't feel bad, I've done it and I'm sure many other have as well :p
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NerdFurgison:
To be honest I'm not real sure, this is the first Samsung I have owned since the captivate, so it's been awhile lol, I have been using lg devices for awhile...n4, g2, g3, and my tab was an hp TouchPad running android til I finally upgraded to this.
[Android Apps and Games] astoncheah:
Allow me to introduce my app here:

<<I created my apps mainly based on "C"onvenience and "C"ustomization. that's what my app's name "C" stands for>>

C Floating:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ccs.floating_info

★★★A different style of Android Windows and Multitasking Experience★★★

C Series Beta:

:

https://plus.google.com/communities/117122431743448418924

Please consider to do the followings if you like my apps

:laugh::

:good:HIT the [Thanks]...OR

:good:RATE in Google Play as many [STARS] as you can...

Special Thanks

Graphic Designer: Matej Jeznik

Testers: Matej Jeznik, Bruno-Isa, Brandon F

Translators: Dmitry Gaich (Russian), Wim N (Dutch), Martin Coulon (Dutch)

Direct download:

-Please download my apps from Google Play if you can(it's free!). In-App Purchase only supports from Google Play Download.

-These apk are for those who are not able to download from Google Play due to compatibility issue. try them and let me know if it's compatible to your device.

-Change Logs are all listed in Google Play
[Android Apps and Games] mmatrix:
Nice work.

This is some nice work! It has a very polished and professional look. Though the icons and window controls make it unusable on my tablet because they do not scale up.
[Android Apps and Games] astoncheah:
can you provide screenshot on which icons you are pointing?
[Android Apps and Games] mmatrix:
Sure, take a look.

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[Android Apps and Games] mmatrix:
The minimized window icons are the size of an 8pt letter; they are hard to tap. The close button on floating windows is so small that it takes several attempts to close one.
[Android Apps and Games] joluke:
Very handy app! Great job mate! Love the design and simplicity :victory:

As a proof of my appreciation i have hitted the Thanks button on all your posts :D
[Android Apps and Games] its_Khal:
Nice App!!!

Does it float all app? {Excluding Games...}
[Android Apps and Games] M3gAtR0N:
Brilliant !! Simply Brilliant !! Thanks !!
[Android Apps and Games] x111:
It seems like a pretty cool idea. Floating windows, like it done in Windows OS, is very necessary thing for android os.

But somehow, this app doesn't work for my nexus 5. Any apps just continue work in full scale.
[Android Apps and Games] Vormson:
I have the same problem on a GT9505, apps continue to work in full scale. Great idea for an app though
[Android Apps and Games] dic1911:
Nice work!!! (saluted)

Downloaded and tried for few minutes and works great

But I only got 512mb (4xx in actual) RAM on my phone

Can you add a switch or something to stop the service?

(it took to much ram for me to play games lol)

Btw, I can help translate this nice work to Chinese (Traditional)

Sorry for my bad English...
[Android Apps and Games] smehks:
I have the same problem on my I9505, hope for a fix, this is something that needs to be in android stock! Great job!
[Android Apps and Games] hitman1376:
Great Thanks man ...

Dear Friend ... Your app was a great , brilliant app that worked great on my Galaxy Note 10.1 ( 2014 Edition ) but , the small problem ( it's not a problem but a bit in convenience ) is that the Icons ( the icons shown in the right side of the screen which you should touch to reach the panel of CPU / RAM / etc. ) are a bit small that makes touching them a bit hard ... I were thinking of a Tablet Edition of the app to get a bit bigger icons ... anyway Thanks for your brilliant job ...

With Best Wishes

Hitman1376​
[Android Apps and Games] paarkhi:
Same problem on Galaxy Note2 N7100, All apps open in normal window and doesn't work in floating window
[Android Apps and Games] ahhl:
same thing here on zenfone 6
[Android Apps and Games] noobandroid:
shortcuts doesnnt do float, but the widget does, and I'm fine with it, as i read notes on a floating widget while writing it on wechat daily
[Android Apps and Games] CogePinguinos:
Nice!

Seriously good job mate! Very professional design.

Same issue as others have noticed, all my apps still open in full screen on my nexus 5 and nvidia shield.
[Android Apps and Games] neato4u:
Doesn't work with Redmi note. Apps / shortcut run in full screen, widgets on the other hand.. disappear when i switch to another full screen app.
[Android Apps and Games] reazonozaer:
Yes it seems floating windows and Nexus 5 do not get along. None that I've tried have worked reliably.
[Android Apps and Games] UberSlackr:
Not working fully on HTC One M8. And the thick border around the actual widget/app is visual vomit.