yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vanessaem:
It's been decided recently that best rom and best kernel threads will be allowed however, we will have one large, roll up thread for this topic. Similar idea to the roll up invite thread. Here's the link to the new thread: http://xdaforums.com/oneplus-one/general/best-favorite-rom-kernel-roll-thread-t2886021

With that, this thread is closed. Please continue this best kernel discussion in the new thread.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Conceited_squirrel:
So I cracked my rear camera today. My question is how do I know if its just the lens or the actual camera which has been cracked?

I can take pictures however they seem to have a faint blur and don't focus.

Also does anyone know if this will come under warranty
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skipjacks:
I don't know about the warranty, but I'd guess no. Can't hurt to call them and ask though.

The part is like $20 (USD)

And it's SUPER easy to swap it out yourself.

Here's a guide. With pictures. Specifically for swapping the camera.

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Samsung+Galaxy+S4+Rear+Facing+Camera+Replacement/16538

Here is a video guide for complete disassembly of the phone. The videos can be more helpful in seeing how to take it apart.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm4f2XjQLAM

Once you have the new camera you will see that the whole unit just plugs into the motherboard. Once the board is removed from the phone you literally just unplug the broken one and plug in the new one. It should take no more than 15 minutes to swap out the camera from start to finish.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Conceited_squirrel:
Thanks for the help

So is the camera broken or the lens?

Also the replacement part you spoke of, will it be like the 13 megapixel one I have now or a knock off? Because I thought it would cost way more for a 13 megapixel camera.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skipjacks:
I have no idea. You'd have to take it apart and look at it. If it's the lens then I think those are available on eBay and Amazon for like $7 USD

As for the camera itself, buyer beware. They are all over the internet for $20 - $30. Some get rave reviews as being perfect. Some get complaints that they don't work at all.

I have a suspicion that many of the negative reviews are people who don't know what they are doing or who bought the wrong part. The i9500 S4 and all the others (i9505, M919, etc etc etc) are different S4s with different camera hardware. Most people probably don't realize that all S4's aren't the same.

Here's an ad for one...

http://www.repairsuniverse.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-rear-camera.html

It talks about making sure you have the right phone for this part and how to tell the difference. I don't endorse that website. You'll have to research it yourself to see if it's legit or not. I've never used it or heard of it before today. It was the first thing that popped up on a Google search and it seemed to have good info on the replacement parts.

In any case, it's not an expensive part. It's all about finding the correct one for your device.

Also, make sure you get the REAR camera and not the front one. One genius on Amazon reviews said how this is the entirely wrong part and it doesn't fit in the phone at all. He was clearly trying to change the front camera and ordered the rear camera. So take your negative reviews with a grain of salt. There are a lot of 'repair experts' out there who shouldn't be allowed to change the battery.
[XDA Assist] ryanlahh:
Hi, I really need help about my desire 310, this phone cant move app to sd, if someone can make custom roms for my model it will be appreciated. I only need that because my phone memory already full with craps.. Please help me if you guys can help, I will donate to you if you can help me.. :victory:
[XDA Assist] Perseus:
Since we do not have a forum for this device, may I suggest you post in

Android Development and Hacking	> Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So that the Right experts may help?

Also you may wish to review [Howto] App2sd Step by Step so that you may move apps to External SD Card? Although the tutorial is meant for a different device, the App APP2SD will work just fine for you.
[General Questions and Answers] Xperia_Z1_Compact:
Hello!

Does somebody know a way to prevent apps connecting with the internet?

... i mean a fully control, beacuse apps are intelligent - i prevent them to acces the mobile-internet, so they

use my wifi-connection to connect with the net. It is incredible how many data they damn apps send from

my phone to somewhere in the internet - and all in the bakcground, so the user does not recognize it.

I use CyanogenMod 11 M10 i didn't find some options in the CROM to prevent or control the full internet acces!

Otherway: does somebody knows a good (and small) firewall-app (free and no free)?

regards & sorry for my bad english,

Stefan
[General Questions and Answers] ishaang:
Your phone should have this option most likely -

Go to settings > data usage > scroll down and click on the app name > scroll down and click on Restrict Background Data
[General Questions and Answers] NOOK!E:
Install avast! Mobile Security and Antivirus. It has the exact function you are requesting, and does a great job at it, too.

Post thank?
[General Accessories] Jacksonvc:
Thanks

Thanks for your review :good::good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SchawanHD:
Hey,

my S4 GT I9505 Sometimes (often) crashes, Reboot!:(

So in Clash of Clans my Phone reboots (freezes...) 3x times!!! (700k loot GONE :( )

Pls help me i have Cyanogenmod 10.2 STABLE Flashed WITH CWM !

SGS4 GT I9505

CM 10.2 STABLE

Root : Yes

ClockworkMod recovery

.....
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Droidcore:
I don't know if from rom or galaxy s4

I play Clash of clan on my tab

I get same problem :confused: , maybe from application :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SchawanHD:
Make your own theared

STOP SAYING :i have The same Problem!!

Make YOUR own Theared
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomtro74:
Can be rom/kernel related issue. It used to happen to me too when I was on C-Rom v.6.6 or v.7.1.

I've switched to Carbon Rom and now have no problems at all.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skipjacks:
Actually...no. DroidX is correctly using an existing thread to discuss a similar problem. Making a new thread to discuss the same thing would be redundant and it against XDA rules. DroidX PROPERLY mentioned having the same issue in 'your' thread. He is trying to help come up with a solution by narrowing down what the common issues between your phones are. That is how XDA works.

Let XDA work.

As for your problem there is far too little information about what is going on with your phone to give you any kind of accurate help. But I'll give it a go...

Is this only happening when playing graphics intensive games?

Are you running a custom kernel? What governor?

Do you have any under or over volting going on? That could cause a hardware fault on a graphically intensive game.

Do you get the same result on a different ROM? (Try installing any other rom quickly and running Clash of Clans. See if the problem persists. If it doesn't, you have a ROM or Kernel problem)

How about if you plug the phone in while playing? (Don't do this regularly. You'll melt it) Does the phone reboot while plugged in? If no, then it could be a battery problem. Is the battery visibly damaged? Any swelling on the casing?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SchawanHD:
reboots

[QUOTEuipjacks;55624203]Actually...no. DroidX is correctly using an existing thread to discuss a similar problem. Mung a new thread to discuss the same thing would be redundant and it against XDA rules. DroidX PROPERLY mentioned having the same issue in 'your' thread. He is trying to help come up with a solution by narrowing down what the common issues between your phones are. That is how XDA works.

Let XDA work.

As for your problem there is far too little information about what is going on with your phone to give you any kind of accurate help. But I'll give it a go...

Is this only happening when playing graphics intensive games?

Are you running a custom kernel? What governor?

Do you have any under or over volting going on? That could cause a hardware fault on a graphically intensive game.

Do you get the same result on a different ROM? (Try installing any other rom quickly and running Clash of Clans. See if the problem persists. If it doesn't, you have a ROM or Kernel problem)

How about if you plug the phone in while playing? (Don't do this regularly. You'll melt it) Does the phone reboot while plugged in? If no, then it could be a battery problem. Is the battery visibly damaged? Any swelling on the casing?[/QUOTE]

Hmmh yeah when my phone reboot is written (at the left site) SEAndroid is not Secruity or something like that

And i never flashed a kernel in my phone.

I only Rooted it WITH towelroot , Custom Recovery (at the first TWRP, but then i changed to CWM)

And installed Custom ROM (cm 10.2)

I am using at The background Elexier 2

And if you like i can send you an Elexier 2 report (what happening now in system)

And only crahes at Clash of clans at other Games my phone didn't Freeze, Crashes...

I am now playing Order an Chaos Online, FIFA 15 Ultimate Team , but all games work fine

Without reboots :D

I am not very good at Custom ROM Update! if THE 10.2 is Brocken can You pls help me updating to example : cm11 ?;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skipjacks:
There are a thousand guides on how to install CM around here.

The short version is

backup your current ROm in recovery.

Back up all your data with Titanium or Helium or something

wipe system, data, cache, dalvik in recover

install new ROM

restore your data using Titanium or Helium or something

It's not hard. Find a guide that will walk you through it in more detail.

It sounds like that one game has an error that is overpowering the phone. If the phone hardware gets overtaxed it'll reboot itself to protect itself.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SchawanHD:
reboots

How can i make my system that i can run Clash of Clans without Overtaxing (over... What ever) ?:confused:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skipjacks:
Try a different ROM.

It could also be a hardware fault. (Though Id' expect you to see the glitch on other games if that were the case)

It could also be a glitch in the game itself.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SchawanHD:
reboots

Hmmh but i didn't want another ROM CyanogenMod Is The Best and coolest ROM and thats the fact ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skipjacks:
Alright...then continue to enjoy having the problem.

You don't have to switch to another rom for daily use. Just flash a new rom. INstall your game. And play it to see if the problem persists. If it does, either the game is broken or your phone is. Nothing you can do in either case.

If it doesn't persist, then the rom or settings you have now is the problem.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SchawanHD:
reboots

Hmmh OK but now i have CM 10.2 and can i test Clash of Clans with CM 11 ? :D
[P3600 General] mrpl:
My P3600 locks up when I toggle to my show contacts by company name. I see the first of my company names at the top of the list, but it will not allow me to scroll from the top. It is very annoying since I search by company name sometimes. Is anyone else having this problem?
[P3600 General] Jazza:
Me too. Interested to know if anyone has found the reason.
[P3600 General] saminegm:
I did not find the reason... but I didnt find the problem either. Sorting by company works on my trinity.
[P3600 General] mrpl:
Jazza, did you find a solution?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tarnalcock:
Hi All,

I have an Xperia Z2 D6503 South Africa (Vodacom) .402

I would like to de-brand it and possibly root it (will think on this).

Currently I am downloading D6503_17.1.2.A.0.314_Generic CA.ftf. Is this the right thing to do?

I am looking at XperiFirm but I am not sure how to find generic firmware there. I do get an option for 1281-8114/South Africa/Customized ZA (ver 314). What is this Customized operator? Is it essentially generic?

Currently I really hate Vodacom's customization. had them on my S3, S4 and now Z2 and they just break all the time. Plus I can barely use my dialer/contacts/call log so just want to reload but preferably sans operator crap.

I know there are plenty of threads out there that may possibly answer this question for me but I have not been able to find much regarding South African firmware and I am loath to just wing it without a little info from someone in the know.

Any help would be much appreciated!

Many Thanks

Tarn
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jackos:
Yes, "Customized" firmwares are those debranded ones.

You'll be fine with the Customized ZA.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tarnalcock:
Thank you Jackos! Wasn't expecting such a fast response! I really appreciate it! :good:
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tarnalcock:
BRICKED!

So I managed to brick my Z2 using the latest version of FlashTool/Xperifirm.

I upgraded it to 4.4.4, using a Generic UK variant as it is not yet available in my country, and my battery started draining tons faster and half of my apps would just close randomly (no errors) almost as if the back button was being pushed so much so that I could not type any messages or anything.

I tried to re-flash the previous 4.4.2 version (RSA Generic) and that just resulted in a boot loop. So I am back up and running using 4.4.4 but it is not going too well. Could anyone please give me some advice on the best step forward?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RedSkyRoad:
Let me get a few screen shots ready then I'll help... I bricked mine last week - no issues...

---------- Post added at 03:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:54 PM ----------

Here is what you should do:

01] Install the following drivers (assuming that flashtool is already installed) C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe and select the first two boxes as shown and the Z2 boxes at the bottom:

[IMG="Flashtool Driver 01"]https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8-RIOFYnYtg/VGnx_bZfgVI/AAAAAAAAMlk/S_vefD6pZ2Q/w512-h401-no/Flashtool_00.png[/IMG]

[IMG="Flashtool drivers 02"]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xuifktjPRFw/VGnx_Ylc4TI/AAAAAAAAMls/tj5-DqEMC1A/w509-h400-no/Flashtool_00B.png[/IMG]

01] Load Flashtool

02] Turn off the phone

03] Hold down the Vol-down button (and keep it down) and plug in the USB (hold the buttol will you see some output in Flashtool). You should see Windows install the Flashmode drivers in your taskbar if it has not done so yet. Flashtool should also show that the device is in flashmode. It is crusial that these flashmode drivers are installed before flashing. Just to make sure that the flashmode drivers are installed, remove the USB and repeat the pressing of Vol-Down whilst plugging the USB.

If all seems fine with flashmode in flashtool, remove device and go on to selecting the shown FTF, double click it after it is queried from the server and build the FTF ON YOUR OWN PC. Do not download an FTF from a site. They could be damaged. When selecting the files to build the FTF, select all files EXCEPT the *.ta ones. They should NOT be selected.

[IMG="Flashtool Driver 01"]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-eKo1UOfqxY8/VGnyAds3SHI/AAAAAAAAMl0/iS_-QTMNEtk/w796-h452-no/Flashtool_01.png[/IMG]

Then flash with the following boxes ticked and unticked:

[IMG="Flashtool Driver 01"]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/HIbxK5xccu0WEYCz_a3eo-hdZYb6BwZD1I1sYMaXj_I=w716-h495-no[/IMG]
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tarnalcock:
Wow! Thank you for the informative post there Puffin. This is the same process I used to unbrick it but I had to stick with the newer ftf (4.4.4). Supposedly something to do with partitioning. Will ticking the boxes as you have done allow me to switch back to 4.4.2?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RedSkyRoad:
I did. I was on 4.4.4. I bricked my device by trying to install the TWRP recovery 2.8. I flashed the 314 (4.4.2) build to get my phone unbricked and started over...

PS: This does a full wipe of internal sdcard
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tarnalcock:
I will try that. Thank you. Initially 4.4.4 seemed to be behaving but it has started doing random things again. Which is sad. I like the new look. And there are some nice little features I could get used to. Really don't know how they could release it so buggy. Then again I am way ahead of my country's release cycle. By the time we get 4.4.4, Lollipop will be old news already hahaha.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RedSkyRoad:
del.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tarnalcock:
Thanks Puffin617!

Thank you Puffin617. I was able to restore my phone as described.

I think the trick was ultimately ticking the 'Data' box which then overwrote the partition as I had previously left this un-ticked to preserve my data.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RedSkyRoad:
Yip. Appart from the /data partition, that /sdcard/Android/data folder on the internal sd card is a poison when updating/changing between ROMs. I delete that folder EVERY time I flash a ROM.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tarnalcock:
Good to know! Do you think that is what may have caused all of my problems with 23.0.1.A.0.32 in the first place? Was such weird behavior!

Volume button never worked

keyboards kept collapsing as if the back button was pushed (stock android/minuum/swiftkey all did the same)

apps would close randomly

Google Play Music would pause every time the screen orientation changed or if I turned a page too fast in Play Books.

Battery drain was significantly faster (10% passive drain in about 1.5 hours)

4k recording would not open, nor would the camera stay open for more than a few seconds (this was very intermittent)

In fact I eventually became convinced that there was a physical fault with the phone, but this is not the case (thank God!).
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RedSkyRoad:
23.0.1.A.0.32 was a test build - not an official release. You should've flashed 23.x.x.x.167
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tarnalcock:
Ah. My bad I just Googled the version number quickly while posting to be accurate (fail!). haha! I did do 23***167_R2B (Generic UK)
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rpolito73:
Any OC kernels for Nolekat 1.9???? The processor needs a boost..... I'm on SM-T210R
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nonta72:
NoleKat ROM have a Features Request and Q/A section.

You will likely have more replies there than this thread.
[General Questions and Answers] shad_210:
I have flashed a custom ROM called corsifame 2 on my galaxy fame s6810 everything is fine but my downloaded apps are getting force closed... I tried to fix permission but it not worked

Plz help!!!!!!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheJusticeMaker:
Hey guys, so I bought recently a galaxy s5 in USA (I'm not living in USA).

The Galaxy s5 I bought is a Verizon's version, I think its called CDMA.

so anyway, I wanted to boot this phone and install a different ROM on it.

Right now its unlocked and I can use my own SIM card and it works just fine but I'm worried about the fact that I don't know how is unlocking works.. I don't want to install a different ROM and then my SIM won't work..

If something like this might happen, how can I make sure about it?

Thank you.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheJusticeMaker:
Anyone....?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chronichemp:
i have an AT&T s5 and am also wondering the same question!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheJusticeMaker:
No answer =/
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VictoriousShooter:
So I'm in the process of buying the new moto g via Motorola's website.

But there are two models to choose from; US and International.

Besides the obvious fact that one only supports US bands and the other supports International bands, how are the two different? Is one dual-sim? Does one accept faster forms of data? Are their model numbers different?
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] murat124:
Other then having different frequencies, US version comes with single sim and 8 gig storage only (so far).

The global version has two sim slots plus the option for 16 gig storage.

Edit: the global 16 gig version is not available from Motorola US site it seems.
[Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Masum56k:
Nice mod. Gonna try it. :)
[Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] ice.modding:
work great on my G900H
[Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] berniesteven:
Beautiful.

SM-G870A Running Unity ROM - Peace
[Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] hiyachi-32:
is there way to apply this for odexed rom ? or could you pls make it for odex :)
[Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] juDGEY2k10:
hey mate, i see all your wonderful stuff you bring to the forums amazing work :)

Just wondering if you could (when u get 5 min) to see if its possible to make a mod to add/remove any or all csc mods?

Thanks :)
[Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] juDGEY2k10:
[MENTION=5602869]brhoomy101[/MENTION]
[Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] hiyachi-32:
I worked it for odex rom too. How I did is:

open downloaded zip, system/app and copy samsungmusic20.apk file and push it to your phones system/app .

change permission to rw-r--r--

reboot

done.

I tested on my SM G900H xtrestolite 1.4rom.

It works greate.

Regards
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] ned4spd8874:
It's looking like I'm going to be getting the M8 from T-Mobile this weekend! I usually root my phones and would appreciate some clerification before I make the purchase.

I'd like to unlock the bootloader and install a custom rom, most likely Cyanogenmod. It sounds like it should be something that I could do without too much issues. Just looking for verification.

Also, I've had instances where I've broken or had other issues with my phones and have had to have them replaced. I usually get the insurance due to my increased chances of something happening to the phone. So, how easy is it to unroot to send back for replacement? I read that it might not be possible?

I'm coming from a S4 on Verizon and I know big red likes to lock things down. From what I understand, T-Mobile is more "root" friendly. Thanks in advance for the help!
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] spybit2008:
TMOBILE HTC M8 have just one probleme at the moment is the S-OFF , the methode described by firewater doesn't work for him so you will pay 25$ to get the s-off (sunshine app) ; and for unrouting ,locking , and back to s-on it's verry easy when you are s-off for assistance reasons there is a lot of explanations in this forum :fingers-crossed:
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] ned4spd8874:
Yeah, I did come across that post. I don't mind paying $25 if that goes me going.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] phil.culler:
So far on mine, I have unlocked the bootloader through HTCDEV (which is free), installed TWRP, achieved S-Off through Sunshine (didn't even try firewater) flashed the GPE RUU for full Google Play Edition conversion (pretty cool to be able to do this), decided to go back to sense (which took some work). I am no developer, but I can follow directions pretty well and I am pretty comfortable with Terminal on my Mac. The most challenging part was reverting back to sense as it had a lot of steps. I'd say all of it is pretty easily done. The only thing I haven't tried to do is set S-On and reset the factory lock on the bootloader so it doesn't advertise that its been relocked. I have no reason to do this yet.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] spinninbsod:
I personally think the relocked thing is a little ridiculous if you don't want us to unlock the boot loader why do they make it so easy hey at least there not as bad as Samsung

sent from my m8 gpe
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] ned4spd8874:
So I got my M8 yesterday and am wondering how long I can hold off rooting it. I usually like to wait a little bit to make sure the phone is okay before going through the process. One thing the sales guy told me that I found interesting is that they unlock the phone once it's paid for. So, if I unlock it using the methods found here, that should still be okay, correct?