yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Topics] Ruturaj001:
I tried ubuntu on Nexus 10 about 6 months ago, but android worked better on it. Had some issues like battery draining fast, not so good performance and some application not working and lack of support application.
[General Topics] RobbyRobbb:
Thanks guys. But aren't there any phones not made by Google that have active alternative-OS modding?
[General Topics] oleg.derevenetz:
Did you hear of any Tizen phones? I have only heard about wearables. Release of the first Tizen phone from Samsung was recently delayed. Again.
[General Topics] |>/\nte:
I've heard of the Alcatel onetouch fire that runs firefox o.s. by default, and also Sony had offered the same o.s. for the xperia e. You can check them out if you wish.

Here's a video with an xperia e running the experimental version of the firefox o.s. (it's in Czech): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C72j1LdOEC0
[General Topics] garcia.sl:
For now android and IOs are the best, but maybe in the future be windows, but not windows mobile phone unless the windows that using the surfaces. Regards
[General Topics] RobbyRobbb:
Nope. There's so many phones out there that may or may not get one or more of these OS' that i felt it's best just to ask what people think is the best combination. I have a Galaxy Note II LTE for example, but it has seemingly no alternative OS developer interest whatsoever.

Hmm, there's many different Onetouch and Xperia models. I would like a mid-budget or better phone really. Ubuntu for example needs quite a powerful phone and it would be nice to be able to run it.

Well, i've already tried the best for years. Now i want something different, and to get away from the big guys. The process of getting the alternative OS' onto existing or planned high-budget phones is sure taking its sweet old time.
[General Topics] DrekavacXXL:
Hope Flyme os will be available for Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505 too
[Xperia Z2 General] sofia-captivate:
Was just at a store and saw iphone 6 camera and i was amazed on how amazing it was so my question is how is iphone 6 8mp camera better than 20mp Z2? None of android phones have come close to iPhone 6 camera. Why is that? Not that i like apple products.
[Xperia Z2 General] zkyevolved:
Mmmm... I'm not so sure this is true. I believe I saw that the Z2's camera was far better than the iphone 5s's camera. I don't know if there is a huge improvement with the 6, but I'm pretty sure Sony did a very good job. I love the camera on this phone. It works VERY well. It takes VERY good shots in low light, they even look like they're awesome pictures during the day. Check this one out in a low light shot.

Here's full size.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7807278/Simba/DSC_0467.JPG

I think it's damn fine for a camera phone and I don't know if Apple's could do any better, TBH.

Either way, both phones are very good phones, except for the bending that's happening on the 6+.
[Xperia Z2 General] Martinus:
a recent photoshoot out, showed a 83 score for iphone 6 (both models) and 79 for S5 Z3 and Z2.

So it's really close, for the normal untrained eye you probably can not see the difference.
[Xperia Z2 General] styxter:
Now sony should wake up. They should start thinking how to improve their camera app. Though it is acceptable as of now but if apple can do it why can't sony to be the best in camera.
[Xperia Z2 General] sweets11:
It showed that the Z3's so called camera low light improvements were not an upgrade, rather PR spin.
[Xperia Z2 General] ghostofcain:
A 4 point difference isn't huge and as judging photos is always gonna be subjective I'd be surprised if some people didn't go the other way. TBH I'm surprised Apple haven't done better bearing in mind that, as I understand it, that the Z2 camera isn't a huge jump over the z1 camera.
[Xperia Z2 General] GoyoNeuff:
Would you care to share the link for this so-called photshoot? I have failed to find an iPhone 6 (or plus) vs. Sony's Z3 and/or Z2.

Cheers,
[Xperia Z2 General] Lagamorph:
The Z2 camera will also stay pointing straight ahead rather than slightly upwards after being in your pocket :)
[Xperia Z2 General] monry:
It's not photoshoot, it's just iP6/iP6+ review and chart for comparison. But here you go:

http://www.dxomark.com/Mobiles/Appl...et-gold-standard-for-smartphone-image-quality

Cheers
[Xperia Z2 General] GoyoNeuff:
I am sorry, but if this is the photoshoot Martinus was referring to, then I will take with a lot of caution what it says, coming from DxOmark and the fact that they have put iPhones and Sony's above the Nokia 808. I thought that Martinus was talking about real life shots comparisons between the Iphone 6 (or plus) vs. the Sony. All this benchmark test are really not meaningful IMHO, unless backed up by side-by-side comparison shoots and real life examples.

Thank you in any case,

Cheers! :good:
[Xperia Z2 General] Martinus:
I referred indeed to the site mentioned, it's indeed just a numbers game. Real life has to come. sorry to disappoint.
[Xperia Z2 General] Mano1982:
Here's a comparison of iPhone 6 vs Galaxy S5 cameras. I couldn't find a comparison with Z2, but see the pics and videos. Don't listen what the guy is saying. Judge yourself!
[Xperia Z2 General] GoyoNeuff:
Thank you ! But, I cannot see it ! ??
[Xperia Z2 General] A|ex:
The Sony Z2 camera for me is pretty good in the light, terrible at night (or in low light). I would not say it is the best camera
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
Talk to professional photographer and ask him how to set up your camera settings...

Then try :)

Camera is great, you just have to know how to use it...

AutoMOD is average, not bad but when you know how to use manual mod you can get incredible results.
[Xperia Z2 General] GoyoNeuff:
Any samples you want to share ? [emoji6]
[Xperia Z2 General] se1000:
I carry both the Z2 and iPhone 6 on a daily basis and I prefer the Z2's camera.
[Xperia Z2 General] GoyoNeuff:
Would be possible for you to take some samples of the same canvas with both phones?

Thanks a lot !!!!
[Xperia Z2 General] SWEagle:
I don't know what is the problem!

What have the Mega Pixels do with the image quality?

MegaPixels is just the size of the picture... that's it! I could have a camera with 3 megapixels and shoot better pictures than a camera of 30 MP...

The quality of the sensor and the lenses are the most important thing...

I love my Z2 camera but I've seen Iphone 5/5s shoot pictures (specially at night) that would be compared to a proper camera!!!
[Xperia Z2 General] Batfink33:
Nice to see Apple are being innovative and giving you the option of a DIY curved screen.
[Microsoft Surface] CC268:
Hey guys,

I am a Senior in Mechanical Engineering right now and I stumbled upon a friend who had one of these (he actually has the original Surface) and I thought it was awesome how he took his notes on it. I have an iPad (I am not an Apple fan but it was a high school graduation present) and taking notes on it is horrendous.

Anyways, the i7 version of the Surface is out of my budget at $1500, but I was thinking about the i5 128GB version. Am I missing out if I don't get the i7? I mean really...I have an Alienware M14X laptop as well and I don't game. I can't imagine the need for an i7, but correct me if I am wrong. Like I said, the i7 is out of my budget anyways, but it kills me to not have the best of the best (haha).

Should I wait for a newer version of the Surface to come out? (if that is even anytime soon)

Let me know what you think. Thanks a lot.
[Microsoft Surface] nys299:
The sweet spot for price/performance/battery life is actually the Surface Pro 3 core i5/256GB/8GB version. Don't get the 128GB version as it comes with only 4GB of RAM. You will be thankful for the extra RAM especially if you are going to do design on it. If you budget permits it...get the core i7/256GB/8GB version.
[Microsoft Surface] CC268:
Yea I suppose the i5 8gb 256 will be the one I get...The i7 is really pushing the budget
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] arcadia2uk:
I just d/l and tested the new TWRP 2.8.0.0 and it does the format of cache in seconds, compared with the 10 min.+ I had on my 2.7.1.0 version.

However, I tried the openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.0-v2wifixx.zip and crashed getting back to stock recovery. I also tried the openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.0-v2wifixx.img flash with the same-ish result. However selecting the openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.0-v2wifixx.img.tar and flashing it with Odin finally worked. As I said, there's an unbelievable performance improvement compared with earlier versions.

Official post is here. However, I also got very strange results using the goo.im links, why I suggest to follow my advise.

Anyway, this will simplifying the testing of ROM's as you can wipe and flash a new ROM within minutes, rather than the 1/2-hour+ it took earlier.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] redpoint73:
Thanks for the heads up! I see there is a 2.8 version up for the Pro 8.4 as well. So hopefully it has the same fix for the ridiculously slow wipe cache.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] masum bosunia:
does the xperia z became unroot if i software repaired by pc companion now ??
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] St.Jimmy90:
Yes.

Next time, post in Q&A
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xaver Tooth:
I successfully rooted my galaxy S3 and was trying to install Philz Touch Via FLashify. Suddenly the screen touch stopped working. Everything works perfectly fine except the touch. Is there any ways i can rectify this problem with out a screen replacement.

Help Urgently Needed

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArkThompson:
What is the filename of the recovery you flashed?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xaver Tooth:
FIle name of the recovery

The file name of the recovery i flashed is "philz_touch_6.07.9-i9300"

i did root my samsung galaxy Note II and then installed "philz_touch_6.07.9-n7100" and it worked perfectly fine. I also installed the CyanogenMod 11 Nightly as well.. for note II there wasnt any problem.

then i went on with s 3 and tried but boom!!!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArkThompson:
Is your S3 an i9300? It says the model number when you turn it on.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xaver Tooth:
S3 Model Number

Yes Sir, it is Samsung Galaxy S3 International (GT-i9300)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArkThompson:
You definitely flashed the i9300 and not the n7100 file?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xaver Tooth:
Yes Sir, i definately Flashed i9300 and not N7100.

the screen kinda had a shattering thing and then the touch stopped working. the cell phone is all right

i can switch it on. use a OTG cable to connect a moues and use it...but its the touch that stopped working.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArkThompson:
Hmm, it could have been a problem with 6.07.9, that is the oldest version available on the site. Did it die after you tried booting into recovery or before that? I wouldn't try going into recovery now in case it kills your phone even more.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xaver Tooth:
Well the Philz Touch i used for Note 2 and S3 are of same verson except that they are for different Models.

well i used the Flashify to install philz touch both the times (With note 2 as well as S 3). After flashing the recovery , as usual we r asked to reboot the phone.so i did that and the problem started. well after that i again tried to do that same but this time using Odin. and it worked. was able to go into philz touch recovery mode and all bla bla bla..but the touch never worked after that.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArkThompson:
Did you flash the .zip or the .tar.md5?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xaver Tooth:
While using Flashify , i just need a rar file that i extract and keep in on my SD Card. then when flashify as for the file i just give the location on my SD card and it does the rest and asks for a reboot.

i did the exact same procedure for my Note 2 as well.

Later after that incident, i used odin, and for that i used the tar.md5 and it worked.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArkThompson:
Did you use the same SD card on the i9300 as you did for your note?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xaver Tooth:
Yes Sir,

i used the same SD Card but i did format it like i did when i was flashing m Note 2.

both the times i did the same procedure.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArkThompson:
What is the rar file? Do you have to make it yourself or something?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xaver Tooth:
no, we can download it for this site https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArkThompson:
They don't have rar there.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xaver Tooth:
oh, well doesnt matter

i did like i have told you. just that the same procedure worked for Note 2 and on my boss s3 as well and not on my s3.

makes me wonder. is the hardware( touch+CD) replacement the only solution?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArkThompson:
What you flashed does matter, it will determine whether it is a hw fault or sw.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xaver Tooth:
All right. What do u suggest me to do now? i seriously need a help to sort out this problem and m sure you can help me out.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArkThompson:
Send me the file you flashed.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xaver Tooth:
Can you send me ur mail id so that i can mail you the file. its a image file for you information. Flashify needs a image file so i did that.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArkThompson:
I pmed you it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xaver Tooth:
Done, i have send you both the files. for s 3 and note 2. Please do let me know..or else i guess i need to change the LCD+Touch for my s 3.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
If you have a preproduction Hermes device (300MHz) and still have a preproduction ROM running on it, I need your help! :)

I want to extract the bootloader from your device, if the SPL version is lower than 1.04.

To do this, you have to follow these instructions:

1) First try to dump it from bootloader itself, using usb monitor and mtty:

USB> task 32
USB> set 1e 1
USB> rbmc spl 50020000 40000

2) If this doesn't work, try to dump it using gnuharet, connect to your device port 9999 and type:

HaRET(1)# pwf splfile 0x30000000 0x40000

I can provide more detailed explanation if you have the preproduction bootloader and these instructions are not enough to you, do not hesitate to ask.

I am also interested in collecting preproduction or test ROMs for the Hermes in any language, please PM me if you have one of these.

Thanks in advance!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] 300logic:
Is This What You Want?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] vijay555:
Hmm 300logic. That's an interesting file. Will come in handy for some stuff I've been thinking about. I had another version, but that's really useful.

Many thanks!

V
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Asukal:
T0:300logic

so nice. so dark! :)

Can i talk with you in PM?

i have something ask you.

Any way thanks for this great file!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
it looks good yes.. 256K (0x4000) SPL + signature... any of you flashed it yet? I'm going to try now... i hope the address in the wiki for SPL is ok :rolleyes:

pray for my hermes :)

EDIT: Flashed OK with 'lnbs spl-1.01.nbs 50020000' bootloader shows:

HERM100
IPL-1.01

HERM100 MFG
SPL-1.01

Interesting, it has 'wdata' and 'lnb' commands... does it mean we can flash unsigned code??
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] vijay555:
I think we can try - I was looking at your rom decompiling stuff Pof. It should be possible I think, but someone has to risk their Hermes :eek: But this could be very useful... Not really my area, I'll leave this to you guys with the Brains :)

V
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] shogunmark:
hmmmmm... i bet we can flash unsigned code now ;) Custom cooked roms, here we come!!!!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
it rocks!!!

Looks very cool, i've just flashed both splash screens using 'lnb' command without any signature on them!!! My hermes now has custom splash screens, rom cooking is on the way!!! :D

Will make a wiki page later tonight :):)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] shogunmark:
i can confirm that i was also able to flash custom splash screens in the same manner on my cingular 8525!!! this is fabulous... no more sh!tty cingular 3G splash's
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] nmonger:
I can be a guineapig

Guys, I have a very good contact in my local vodafone store and would easily be able to get a replacement Hermes should anything "bad" happen to this one.

If you need me to test anything, please let me know.

I have Rom version 1.20.162.3

Vodafone German rom.

Radio 1.03.07.00

IPL-1.00

SPL-1.09
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] vijay555:
I can confirm that I was able to flash some girls on the street! No more sh!tty freedom for me, I'm going to prison. Cool!

V

PS This is great work guys.

Warning to those who don't know what you're doing. Don't to be tempted to attempt this for now. Soon, we'll have tools to automate this stuff. Right now, it's research for people that really need to get out more.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] shogunmark:
i just want to put this out there again....
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] mousey_:
Well Pof This Discovery Seems To Cut Your Unsigned Code Estimate Down A Fair Few Months :)

Now Lets Hope We Can Prove Your Estimate For Cooked ROMs Wrong As Well.

Thanks 300Logic

Cheers

Mousey
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] VivaErBetis:
Cool!!! You make my day!!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Midget_1990:
ive cooked what could be a VERY buggy aku 3.5 rom for hermes, i cant even guarantee it will boot because i dont have one i can flash, only for reference.

atm all i need is the hex start and finish of the XIP section and i can compile it

(and a willing tester)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] scorpio16v:
Hi at all

This Bootloader is only a joke, or not ? :confused:

Or is this that thing to what we waiting for.

The dump looks different than the other bootloaders, I belive.:confused:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] shogunmark:
Not a joke.. this is exactly the kind of thing we needed!!! this bootloader will allow you to flash unsigned *.nb's, where as the others will not let you flash anything that isnt signed.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] sergiopi:
Pof, ..... thanks.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] scorpio16v:
Than please make an Howto for noobs to update to this bootloader in WIKI,or I think I can't sleep tonight.:D
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
howto is on the way...

WAIT UNTIL INSTRUCTIONS ARE POSTED IN THE WIKI

I'm writing a wiki page, please be patient or you could brick your device if you don't know what you're doing :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] slimsaturn:
Could we try to flash this boot loader to try and revive a bricked device
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] vijay555:
Slim, depends on how dead it is. If you can't access the bootloader, not much you can do other then jtag or goldcard I think.

Otherwise, it appears to be a normal bootloader, with a few special features...

V
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] slimsaturn:
V,

Not trying to hijack this post. My second device I can get to bootloader but get a vendor id when trying to flash. It was bricked when it failed during a ROM upgrade. I am not sure the specfics but thought that this way may allow me to try something else. What is this jtag and goldcard you speak of?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
This bootloader requires 'lnbs' command to be flashed, and this only works on SuperCID devices, so if you have a bricked device which can read the CID, yes it might help fixing it, but if the CID is corrupted it will not help.

AFAIK jtag pins for hermes are unknown, and goldcard... this is a dream for us yet :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Zgembo:
Is there any way we could automate 'bootloader downgrade' in the fashion of imeicheck bootloader downgrader... Just for the sake of these poor x01ht users like me? :p
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
Bootloader 1.01 MFG Howto

As promised, here is the wiki page with instructions:

ROM cooking and Bootloader 1.01 MFG​

Feel free to edit it if you find anything wrong or find something new about it I still havent found :)

Enjoy! :D
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] shogunmark:
well so far your phone still has to be super cid before being able to flash the lower bootloader...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
Please read sticky post Here.​
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Kilihari:
Holy crap! this is what we have been waiting for!

WOW! This is amazing! Simply put, your idea pof is simple and brilliant at the same time, and it is one of those ideas that you think to yourself... GEE.. why didn't i think of that sooner.. but no worries. EHEHEHE.. this is great.. gonna put some porn on my splash screen.. maybe two hot babes.... WOO..

just kidding.. my girlfriend would be mad... but I am definatlly going to put that custom softbank logo that some dood made on this forum on there.. it is awesome.. wow.. i am so happy.... i feel happyness inside.

-Joe.

ya i am a lil crazy.. but that is why i am so cool. and no i am not 12 ... ehehehe.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] jyavenard:
For command like this: "lnbs SPL-1.01.nbs 50020000"

for it to work, where do you copy the file SPL-1.01.nbs?

do you have it on your PC, do you copy it on the device ?

JY
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
@jyavenard: In your PC, in the same folder as mtty.exe
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Applestar:
Works great ...

Everything worked out beautifully: Downgraded to 1.01, removed the ugly T-Mobile splash screens and upgraded Bootloader to 1.04 again :)

Now I would like to ask for a few nice 320*240 bootscreens (..maybe within a new thread?) - Anyone?
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Accessories] mrbv1:
I'm a service member in the army and just recently got stationed in korea. Had to get a new phone and, short on time, with no way to research prior, I purchased the note 3 neo smn750k.

So far I like the phone but I got pretty bummed today when I bought an otterbox for the note 3 and it didn't fit.

Doesn't surprise me but I can't seem to find a case now. Does anyone know if they make a rugged case for this phone? I've been googling around a bunch but everything keeps saying note 3 and I'm having a hard time finding anything that specifically mentions my specific phone.

Any help would be appreciated
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Accessories] KSKHH:
This device is very new. You can visit local electronic store if you can manage any. Note 3 & Note 3 neo are in diff size.
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Accessories] Evil Eye:
Try ebay.com, there are many!
[General Topics] Ruturaj001:
I was looking here

http://browser.primatelabs.com/android-benchmarks

And I was wondering Moto X, Galaxy S5, HTC One (M8), OnePlus One, Xperia Z2, and LG G3 all have Snapdragon 801 2457 MHz (4 cores) but still there benchmark ranges from 2267 to 2924. Why? Am I missing something obvious?

Are all reasons are like

it is 4.4.4 for Moto X

3GB RAM and CM11S for OnePlus One

?
[General Topics] ComputerEngineer:
To make it simple, I guess, is that all processors aren't Identical. And also the phones could be using different hardware internally other than the processors.
[General Topics] Ruturaj001:
But even though processor is biggest factor right?