yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto 360] phermey:
I was not happy with the looks of my 360 thanks to the absolute ugliness of the stone band. tbh i think the gray band looks just as bad, but at least it is not purple. anyways... here is how to dye your band to black and class up your watch for a dirt cheap price. It takes about thirty minutes from start to finish.

Items Needed:

Black leather dye.. Found at hobby lobby, michaels, tandy leather, online.

80 - 220 grit sandpaper

micro flat head or watch pin remover

clean cotton cloth

latex gloves if you don't want to wash off the water soluble dye

The Process:

1. Remove the watch bands. best to go in at an forty-five degree angle. It is about an eighth of an inch in and kind of caddy conrnered away from the band. Use a digging motion and the pin will release easily.

2. Remove the clasp. It uses a pin just like the bands.

3. Grab the sandpaper and start taking off the finish. Do Not take off too much. It does not take a lot. Jus a little bit more than scuffing it. There is some sort of crap on the edges trying to hide the fact that it is a laminated or bonded strap. Which is something that Horween should be ashamed of.

4. Apply the dye to the bands. It is pretty thick stuff. You will notice that it will clog the holes that the buckle goes into. I just picked it up from the end and slapped the other end on the 2x4 i was using to get the dye out of the holes. By the time i was finished with putting on the fist coat... the stuff was dry enough for me to go ahead and put on a second one.

5. Let dry for fifteen or so minutes. I put mine back on my wrist for the pictures when it was still a bit tacky with no issues.

6. Put the strap back together and back on the watch. Note: The pin for the buckle is 1.8mm. The pins for the strap are 1.3mm.

7. Profit :)

The dye is available at hobby lobby for six bucks. tandy leather for nine bucks. amazon prime for eleven.
[Moto 360] JimSmith94:
I already have the dark gray band, but thanks for the reminder about leather dye! I've used it for years on leather and even as a wood dye. Folks, it really does work as well as he says. :)
[Moto 360] phermey:
indeed it does and it's pretty easy. it was a quick fix while i try to decide on what natural leather band to get. i just couldn't go any longer with the stone.
[Moto 360] phermey:
one day usage update:

after the entire day of wearing it, along with playing two rounds of disc golf i can see some of the black coming off of the sides (due to the plasticy colored crap that i did not sand). top and bottom are flawless. no dye on clothing and no dye on skin. going to look at the wear and tear tomorrow and go from there. will probably finish sanding off the sides and re-apply more dye.

the stuff on the sides are there for looks. most likely becuase the dye they used wasn't through and through... or they really thought they could hide the fact the a top nocth manufacturer like horween would bond leather together. either way... i now know that i need to get it off so the dye will 'set', and i know that i like this band, even if it is not perfect, way more than the purple.

i will post wear and tear pics tomorrow.
[Moto 360] SS70Chevelle:
Any update on this? I'm really tempted to follow your instructions but I would like to see what your results have been. Thanks!
[Moto 360] phermey:
sorry. i got lazy. give me a minute.

one week update. the edges have the same wear and tear they had on day one. but it is not bad enough for me to care enough about. especially when the background of the watch pics was a huge piece of veg tanned leather. it still looks great from a foot away. and that is what matter most to me.

while i did not get anything on my clothes... there was dye that needed to be washed out of it because i put too much on. along with the stuff that did not adhere to the plastic sides. my suggestion is to go back with a completely dry cloth and get as much off of it as you can after it sits for an hour or so. then let it sit overnight and rinse out in the morning. i would also sand down the sides a bit better to make sure all of the plastic was gone.

all in all though i am exptremely happy with how things turned out. i have put a lot of wear and tare on the strap as it is always raking up against my disc golf bag strap and hydtration backback straps. i am off in the woods quite often walking through brush and such, pecking at a keyboard for hours a day, along with constantly washing my hands when i make my e-liquids. so far so good. i can easily recommend this diy to anyone.

then i went and washed it off to show it wet.
[Moto 360] SS70Chevelle:
Thank you for the update!
[Moto 360] phermey:
anytime.

for everyone. i went on to making my own leather strap so i would have something to match my phone. i will respond to replies if they come. but i do not see a reason for any more updates, the dye job was solid.
[Moto 360] merrill77:
Thanks! I'll be doing this soon, as I, too, am unhappy with the grey band turning purple :(
[Moto 360] Zhou86:
Hi,

I might have a hard time trying to get some good quality leather dye at my place, but I have sandpaper though.

What happens if I only sandpaper the band? What should I do after that if I don't intend to dye it, just its natural colour but a more suede-like texture?
[Moto 360] brotbuexe:
Only sanded with 80 grain size. Did not had any other. Then used some leather grease.
[Moto 360] phermey:
if you have a boot shop or anythign around there you might be able to get your hands on some colored paste. that might help. when i sanded it just turned everything to a lighter purple. it really depends on how far the dye goes into the leather i guess. i dunno if you will be able to sand it down to natural color or not. mink oil or saddlesoap will darken it back up, along with protect it. but if you want your waterproofing back on there... it requires a 'top coat'. search 'top coat satin for leather'.

there are also homemade recipes around the web. using pine pitch and oils. the pine pitch will darken and change the color. you might be able to get your hands on something like that.

looks good [MENTION=1710210]brotbuexe[/MENTION]
[Moto 360] Croog:
Thanks phermey,

I followed your guide and have something between dark grey and black band now. ;) I just scratched the band by sandpaper little bit more then I should on one place - hope it gets better after few days of usage.
[Moto 360] phermey:
hmm. you might put another coat of dye on it. give it the night and then wash it out. i hope it works out.
[Moto 360] Azoss:
After procrastinating for way too long I finally took the time to do this.

First one is how it looked originally and how it looked sanded down.

And the other one is how it looks just after staining them.
[Moto 360] xdatastic:
Much better!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] blacksuan19:
Hi guys

I have installed omni 4.4.2 and root it I download a game called candy girls its successfully installed but when I open it it says the game cannot be played on rooted devices

So can any one tell me how to unroot this ROM please ?:what:

sent from my ace using omni 4.4.2 by Xda premium app
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] RevolutionBolt:
Do you know this place such as develop rom, script, recovery and kernel only? Use Q&A section. You cannot unroot custom rom as its from sources and make ur phones unstable. Its not recommended you play games with no root access.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] Somebod y:
You can try to hide root with xposed framework and RootCloak
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] blacksuan19:
Thanks guys i have unroot it by entering supersu setting and just click the unroot bottom

sent from my ace using omni 4.4.2 by Xda premium app
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] blacksuan19:
If i post on the Q and help section no one will care about my post but here every one will answer :D

sent from my ace using omni 4.4.2 by Xda premium app
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] RevolutionBolt:
Thats your choice. But anyway, be nice for it.
[Android General] sisyphus_W:
If I use the cm-11.0

repo init -u git://github.com/CyanogenMod/android.git -b cm-11.0
repo sync

then do `make otatools`, it works fine. I can also build recoveryimg without problem.

However, if I use the cm-9.1.0

repo init -b cm-9.1.0
repo sync

it will switch to android-4.0.4_r2.1.

Now, if I do make otatools It will raise an error:

prebuilt/linux-x86/ccache/ccache prebuilt/linux-x86/toolchain/arm-linux-androideabi-4.4.x/bin/arm-linux-androideabi-gcc -mthumb-interwork -Ibionic/libc/private -DCRT_LEGACY_WORKAROUND -Ibionic/libc/private -o out/target/product/generic/obj/lib/crtend_so.o -c bionic/libc/arch-arm/bionic/crtend_so.S
arm-linux-androideabi-gcc: error trying to exec 'cc1': execvp: No such file or directory

however I do find this cc1:

./prebuilt/linux-x86/toolchain/arm-linux-androideabi-4.4.x/libexec/gcc/arm-linux-androideabi/4.4.3/cc1

and it also executable

$ stat -c %a ./prebuilt/linux-x86/toolchain/arm-linux-androideabi-4.4.x/libexec/gcc/arm-linux-androideabi/4.4.3/cc1
775

How can I fix this problem?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] rohitkaushik:
hi,

I am new comer in this technology.Anybody suggest me how to develop a channel in amazon fire tv like roku.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jerde249:
When I was cleaning off my phone for a friend to take I somehow lost EVERYTHING INCLUDING my OS!!!! I cannot get it to do anything other than power on the the galaxy note screen. I have the note 2 i605. I am completely dumb at this and am in need of SERIOUS help!!!!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] es0tericcha0s:
http://androidromupdate.com/2014/06/20/i605vrufnd7-verizon-galaxy-note-2-4-4-2-kitkat-firmware/

Follow that and you'll be back on track in no time.
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Themes and Apps] wingedpanther:
I found a useful app for any devices that runs android 2.2 and above, Name of that app is Disable Services

Description

[+ need root access.]

Disable Service helps you to disable services running in the background such as "push service" ,"upload service" or "pull ad service" and so on.

red:disabled.

blue:running currently.

(Note : on 2.3,you have to enable the usb debugging mod)

Download : google play

See on youtube also

:good:
[Android Apps and Games] jeromyyap:
Journey is a journal app which helps you rediscover the joy of writing. Journey Chrome app will be released this coming month.

Some key features include:

Free Google Drive syncing

Automatic log weather and location

Android wear support

Markdown

Word and character count

Undo/Redo

Passcode

Publish to Tumblr

Export to PDF

And many more...

Journey is free for download at the Google Play Store with addition premium features via in-app purchase.

Enjoy! ;)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.journey.app
[Android Apps and Games] KoubaK:
Beautifully designed. If you need any assistance translating the app to Spanish, let me know would love to contribute. :D
[Android Apps and Games] jeromyyap:
Thank you! I will PM you for the translation.
[General Topics] s.sankari:
ASUS ME301T is not detecting BSNL Wifi but detects Airtel Wifi

Pl help
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] eurotech:
hi there, does anyone here has the keyboard control panel on wm5 by helmi? coz i got this lag on my keyboard.. when i type "crack" i get this instead "craaaaaaaack".. its not the keyboard coz i know its working properly...

does anyone here knows how to change the type rate to slowest on the registry? hanks for the replies... :) please help..
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] fraser:
LOL, this is one of the oldest WM5 issues, it's mostly been fixed by the "paging pool" discovery, but it still happens now and then. It used to be a lot worse!

The repeats setting can be found under Settings/System/Keyboard.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] eurotech:
hey there, thanks for replying.. but i cant seem to find the keyboard settings... its not on the control panel.. im using helmi's 3.5 rom btw.. :)

and about the roms, whats the most stable rom here? is it hekmi's, xplode, or logout's rom... :) just asking coz i just got my BA, im on hima but i upgraded and im learning new stuffs. :)

oih and i read all the wiki's and im not new to flashing either, im just asking in terms of your own experience.. :) thanks
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] fraser:
Bummer, I've got the xplode rom and that's where the setting is. It's confusing as there are two different keyboard controls; one for the on-screen keyboard and a specific BA one for the slide-out keyboard. The latter is the one you want and it should be on the System tab.

I've no idea which ROM is the best, I have xplodes as it was out first and I'm waiting for the next round of updates before I try anything new.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] eurotech:
hi there, thanks for replying... so in xpldes rom, you have the keyboard ocntrol panel... can you extract it to cab and maybe post it here? thanks...

anyone with xplodes wm5 rom, can you post the extracted keyboard control panel here.. thanks a lot...

edited: it seems that i found some registry setting for the keyboard and here it is [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Keybd].. i see the repeat settings here to 21.. so i changed it to 2... :) some trial and error here.. :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bo_0k:
hi guys im a noob i hope you can help me. here is the build prop of the tablet

i tried googling a rom for this one i cant find any thnx in advance

# begin build properties

# autogenerated by buildinfo.sh

ro.build.id=IMM76D

ro.build.display.id=nuclear_evb-eng 4.2.2 IMM76D 20131108 test-keys

ro.build.version.incremental=20131107

ro.build.version.sdk=15

ro.build.version.codename=REL

ro.build.version.release=4.2.2

ro.build.date=Thu Nov 7 12:00:43 CST 2013

ro.build.date.utc=1383796843

ro.build.type=eng

ro.build.user=android6

ro.build.host=Linux2

ro.build.tags=test-keys

ro.product.model=GC70G1

ro.product.brand=softwinners

ro.product.name=nuclear_evb

ro.product.device=nuclear-evb

ro.product.board=nuclear

ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a

ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi

ro.product.manufacturer=unknown

ro.product.locale.language=en

ro.product.locale.region=US

ro.wifi.channels=

ro.board.platform=exDroid

# ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device

ro.build.product=nuclear-evb

# Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint

ro.build.description=nuclear_evb-eng 4.2.2 IMM76D 20131107 test-keys

ro.build.fingerprint=softwinners/nuclear_evb/nuclear-evb:4.2.2/IMM76D/20131107:eng/test-keys

ro.build.characteristics=tablet

# end build properties

#

# ADDITIONAL_BUILD_PROPERTIES

#

ro.com.android.dateformat=MM-dd-yyyy

ro.config.ringtone=Pyxis.ogg

ro.config.notification_sound=pixiedust.ogg

ro.config.alarm_alert=Alarm_Classic.ogg

dalvik.vm.heapsize=48m

ro.kernel.android.checkjni=0

persist.sys.timezone=Europe/London

persist.sys.language=en

persist.sys.country=US

wifi.interface=wlan0

wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=15

debug.egl.hw=1

ro.opengles.version=131072

persist.sys.strictmode.visual=0

persist.sys.strictmode.disable=1

hwui.render_dirty_regions=false

persist.service.adb.enable=1

persist.sys.usb.config=mass_storage,adb

ro.property.tabletUI=true

ro.sf.lcd_density=120

ro.udisk.lable=NUCLEAR

ro.product.firmware=1.5

ro.build.version.release=4.2.2

eken.board.platform=exDroid

eken.hardware=sun5i

eken.hardware.screen.size=7

eken.hardware.screen.res=800x480

eken.build.version.release=4.0.3

eken.build.version.sdk=16

eken.product.model=A73

eken.product.device=nuclear-evb

eken.product.name=nuclear_evb

eken.product.manufacturer=eken

ro.setupwizard.mode=OPTIONAL

net.bt.name=Android

dalvik.vm.stack-trace-file=/data/anr/traces.txt
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sweet bhoot:
install caynogen rom
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamius19:
here's the problem.... in my stock rom otg works

just fine.... mounts automatically and all apps shows

external drive option....

but in one of my fav. custom rom it doesn't

mounts.... I've to manually mount it with a mounting

app (usb host diagnostic) to root>mnt>usbotg.....

then, I can enter it from root>mnt>usbotg with x-

plore... but it doesn't show up in any app as

external storage drive, as if it hasn't recognized by

Android at all.

But in stock rom its working just fine..... Its not a

problem with otg as i can access it and read and

write files in it..... I think its just a problem about

mounting.... any solution to make usb otg visible to

all apps as external storage drive?
[Verizon LG G3] Aali1011:
Is there a AOSP port of the Messaging app that will work with our phones? I keep coming across ones that will work on Samsung devices not running AOSP roms but nothing else saying it will work across devices. I believe sideloading the AOSP one works but MMS won't send or receive properly. Don't mind the LG one but would love going back to AOSP
[Verizon LG G3] JMooney5115:
Did you try the app Messaging? I haven't tested MMS on our phones but it worked in the past on my old phone.

Messaging on Play Store

What about using Hangouts for SMS? I like it because all of my messaging takes place in 1 app.
[Verizon LG G3] JustinKurey:
Have you seen 8sms in the app store? I've been using that messaging app for a looooong time and I absolutely love it.
[General Questions and Answers] viperware:
Is it going to be possible to activate the mock location feature on a custom rom now that rbox has ported clockworkmod to the FireTV? Spoofed location services would be a HUGE feature for the rooted FireTV as it would allow many currently unusable video streaming apps to function. For example, Fox Sports GO. Thanks!

-v-
[Moto 360] Nocturnal86:
I just got the Moto 360 Stone grey from BB and I found it sounds really squeaky when putting it on or taking it off or pretty much any time the band touches or has some form of pressure against the lip on the bottom of the 360. It makes the moto seem cheap cause it sounds like a cheap plastic toy.

Does anyone else have that issue with it? I also have 2 stuck pixels so I have to go through a return process.... But just wanted to see if that squeaky/creaky thing is normal or if I just got a bunk unit.

Thanks
[Moto 360] acura650:
Yup my black 360 squeaks and creaks the same way. Even when touching the screen it will creak. Thinking of getting the Pebble Steel band and hopefully that will quiet it down...
[Moto 360] Nocturnal86:
Crap well that sucks. It really makes the watch sound and seem cheap.

Anyone else care to weigh in? Could it be cause the leather is new or is that how it sounds even after weeks of use?
[Moto 360] acura650:
I have had mine for almost 3 weeks now. However my sqeaking started just recently.
[Moto 360] Nocturnal86:
damn I hope it isn't a problem with the plastic back... I really wished they used some type of stronger material than plastic for the back or a higher end plastic cause all this cracking and squeaking is a problem..
[Moto 360] Steve-x:
No sound from my black one so far.
[Moto 360] KidJoe:
Got a black one over a week ago because it was the only one I could find. No sweeks, noises or problems.

Just got a Stone gray on Monday. It does squeak/creak fresh out of the box.

The black leather felt softer, less stiff when compared to the Stone.

While I haven't compared them side by side, I think the black band might also be thinner.
[Moto 360] bill.g:
The leather band on mind squeaks but that is what leather does.
[Moto 360] Nocturnal86:
No not like a squeaky toy when your wearing it and pretty any movement you make makes some type of small to loud squeak. How is that normal or tolerable in a watch? Especially if you're trying to be in a quiet environment.

I found that its the band rubbing against the inner slot of the watch that seems to cause the squeaking. I'm gonna contact motorola and see what they say if not just return it to best buy cause they don't have any in stock
[Moto 360] fwayfarer:
Lol. You can't please everyone. Leather makes these noises, it will go away over time.
[Moto 360] v3ngence:
It probably got dust in there or something, the friction is what makes the squeak.

You guys just need to remove the band and clean where it touches the watch body, if it still squeaks try a bit of baby powder :good:
[Moto 360] Nocturnal86:
So when I got my replacement and it didn't squeak so my concern was definitely not me not being "pleased" it was a defective watch overall it had dead pixels, a squeaky band and the button felt mushy. The black one I have now is solid no squeak at all the button clicks and one extremely small dead pixel off near the edge that can only be seen on a dark screen on full brightness if you're close looking at it, but seeing as they are so hard to find and I got lucky with this one I don't mind it.
[HTC Sensation] stonneash:
I have a T-mobile HTC sensation, It doesn't have the SIM card in it and I only use it with wifi and games. I recently got it and it was stuffed with things and it was very slow so I factory rested it and it wokrs fine now expect I downloaded instagram, and everytime I try to upload a picture it would let me pick what picture and then after that it would keep loading forever and I cant post anything please help asap.
[LG Optimus 3D] RVBSD:
this is the best rom i ever installed on my phone even though its based on GB ..

the only issue i have is that on WIFI and 3G , the battery drain is faster even though the mobile is left idle connected to WIFI or 3G.

any suggestions please?

and why we cannot disable any system app? any fix for that .. some apps are preinstalled which i need to disable/remove
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Roundabouts:
Is there a way to change the default alarm sound? Right now, I have to change the sound to what I like every time I set a new alarm.
[T-Mobile LG G2] jaed.43725:
I am using the Qualcomm NV Tools to reset my IMEI (it disappeared). I got it all figured out except one thing. What is the 16 digit hexadecimal diagnostics password? PLEASE HELP!!!!!!
[T-Mobile LG G2] DattKiddKFC:
Eh

From what i know the hex is just another serial number of some sort. I may be wrong but i hope this helped.
[T-Mobile LG G2] jaed.43725:
Apparently that 16 digit password is only for Samsung. But I tried it without and it did nothing. Perhaps one day the software will work. I just sent it out to someone with a JTAG.
[G4] mailsuj:
In my haste, i flashed with a g3 rom, i think :(

RUU_Qtek_9100_AKU2_21878_024711_ESN_G4 had worked but was in spanish...

CUSTOM__RUU_Wizard_1050412_WWE_101_11210_WWE.exe killed it.

after flashing the splash screen would appear and stay there. after i removed batterries and placed them in, the wizard does not power up any more!

help!!!!!
[G4] vippie:
Are you sure it was a G4? If it was I think it's dead (you tried flashing a G3 rom). If not.... try getting into bootloader mode and flash again (keep the wallcharger in and try turning on every hour).
[G4] Luiz:
Where did u find this Spanish Rom?

Hiya.I'm after this spanish rom.Could u tell me where it is?

Regards

Luiz Santos
[G4] vippie:
It's on the ftp.
[G4] mailsuj:
ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Wizard/Roms/RUU_Qtek_9100_AKU2_21878_024711_ESN_G4.zip
[G4] mailsuj:
sure its G4 :(

IPL 2.21.0001

OS 2.21.25

what does dead mean?? can t-mobile fix it????
[G4] vippie:
Yes... you can send it for repair. Thought they change the mother board.
[G4] mailsuj:
tx for the reply.

cool... btw, i have a dutch mda from t-mobile NL. how did you CID unlock yours? i thought a G4 cant be unlocked...

also, i have SIM unlocked my wiz, will they tell me that my warranty has lapsed?
[G4] vippie:
I did pay and unlock through imei-check. This is the only way atm to unlock a G4!

When you send your phone back I wouldn't tell them what you did. Many ppl did get it repaired under warrenty.
[G4] mailsuj:
looked at imei-check. they dont mention if the MDA is CID unlocked.

Also, is it true, that if my MDA was CID unlocked, flashing with the wrong ROM would not have killed it ?

tx
[G4] vippie:
With a G4, you always have to flash a specific G4 rom (rom without IPL/SPL). Even if you got a CID-unlocked G4.

Flashing the IPL/SPL is what bricks the G4.

CID-unlocking is to load an OS that isn't from your provider.