yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theonecallednick:
no, it's the same... read the camera review in here.. http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/sony-xperia-z3-vs-z2-1263808
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zanr Zij:
Z2 flash stronger than Z3.

Z2:

http://connect.dpreview.com/post/2560641839/sony-xperia-z2-camera-review?page=9

Z3:

http://connect.dpreview.com/post/9735822205/dxomark-mobile-report-sony-xperia-z3
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hani88:
It is the same single LED on paper, but in fact ??
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chefproll:
The flash is WEAK, close to unusable.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rdosti:
I'm seeing a lot of haters here. Is it in fact the phone is bad or that Samsung and HTC have put their marketing agents on the forum to just comment without showing any drastic bad photos or proof. I had a feel at the demo and found there was pixelation clearly in photos and the photos didn't pop the wa y you would hope for . However, I am comparing it to my laid back Nokia 1020 which has a 41 MP camera .
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hani88:
for me I'm not a hater and no doubt that Sony did well about the camera lens and high ISO value.. but it will be much better if Sony makes a stronger flash or maybe true-tone one..

I had iPhone 5S, Galaxy S5, HTC M8 and note 3.. in some situation in low light senses they are better than Z2.. less noisy photos and better details because of the stronger flash..

All I wanted to say is : "Sony I know you like weak flash because you like to make reality photos and your amazing lens doesn't need a strong flash.. but it's not wrong If you made a stronger true-tone one, and you will be the best camera phone ever"
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LooksLikeSony:
I have a Xperia ZL and the Flash is very strong but my Xperia Z3 very very Low.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hani88:
yeah your right.. also my old Xperia T flash is 3x stronger than my Z2 !!
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blaalad12:
Perhaps i shouldnt comment as i havent had a z2 but all i can say is that i have taken one or two pictures in complete darkness and the flash did a decent job! Iam not necessarily saying its strong because i cant compare it to anything else but its more then fine and not weak .......... in my opinion at least
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hani88:
you did that using Z3??

If that was right so try to zoom in photos after taking it.. you will see how much loosing of details is happening, so that a stronger flash is necessary
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chefproll:
I did flash photos with Z3 and Samsung's S4.

PURE HORROR. Z3's "flash" is like a tiny candle compared with the S4 flash.

Just compare, you'll get the same results.
[Verizon LG G2] RichTJ99:
Hi,

I was using my LG G2, on the phone with my wife. After the call, I saw it say Powering Down.

That was it, no more phone. Everytime I boot it goes into recovery mode, if I try the hard reset buttons on the back, it goes through the motions, then when I boot, it goes straight to recovery.

if I try a factory reset in TWRP, nothing happens again, just it deletes all the data & goes back to recovery.

If I try to go into download mode, I dont get download mode, it goes right into recovery.

Is there anything I can do with this?

Thanks,

Rich
[Verizon LG G2] trueislander:
Sounds like the OTA update got downloaded and installed. I've accidentally done that twice since December. Try this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2451696
[Samsung Gear S] rudifus:
Try this unique app!

Fed up with missing on pictures because you have to click the shutter button?

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Just place your device wherever you want, join your friends and clap hands. Your photo is ready!

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FEATURES:

• Take pictures with the rear and the front camera

• Preview camera and photos via wearable smartwatches

• Trigger photo shooting remotely

• Own and ultra fast photo library

• Rotate photos

• Share your photos with friends via e-mail, Facebook and Twitter

• Selfie picture with friend

• fast camera preview on wearables

• fast last photo share to Facebook via camera swipe

If you want to relish and share every single moment spent with your nearest and dearest, don’t miss that chance and grab the experience with Snap Clap!

CLAP AND SAY CHEEEEESE!

Google Play Store DOWNLOAD ver 2.0.2

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Known Issues:

- yet in a compatibility SQUARE MODE

- orange frame draw during click on menu buttons - spotted on emulator - questionable it happens in a real product

please try it out :)

in case you are lucky owner of Gear S and you find more issues please let me know, thank you :D
[Samsung Gear S] Uniquebarbee:
Maybe I am slow or blind but how does this app work with the a Gear S as the gear S does not have a camera? Does it share the front facing camera from the phone somehow? And do I wear the watch and clap I'm confused. If I came wrong can you explain or point me to the thread or information for this to work
[Samsung Gear S] pdqgp:
Sounds cool but would not install on my Note 3/Gear S. Just says failed to install.

Oh well.
[Samsung Gear S] Uniquebarbee:
+1 Note 4/Gear S same thing can not install
[Samsung Gear S] MaLy_RaDeK:
+1 Gear S/Note 3
[Samsung Gear S] sunny68:
Note 2/Gear S ...can not install
[Samsung Gear S] amadeusz.odi:
S5....can not install

Wysłane z mojego SM-G900F przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Samsung Gear S] ptfdmedic:
This appears to be for Wear. Look at the pics in the app store
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] anguang01:
Hey Guys,

I was using my phone yesterday all day and all was fine until last night when i turn it on to make a call the screen won't turn on. This is quite normal with my Wizard so what i normally do is take the battery out and put it back and power on.

But problem with last night is when i took the battery out, it won't power on again.

I have tried plugging into the charger but the charging light won't even lit up.

Can someone please give me some ideas of what i should do? This phone is less than one year old and still under warranty, but the problem is i bought this phone overseas and now living in Sydney. :(

Please shed some lights.

Thanks
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] hanmin:
Sounds like a faulty battery. You can try your friend/store battery to see if it works.

More info on your ROM (did you flash it, or is it using original ROM) and stuff would be helpful.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] anguang01:
Hey hanmin,

Thanks for the reply, while everything on my Wizard is original ROM. I never upgrade it or downgrade it.

So yeah everything is the same. I would love to find out what version ROM i use but as you already know i cant power on the thing :( the sad thing is all my contacts is in there plus my life saver TomTom is on it as well, i almost die today without it.

I really hope its the battery, heading to the battery shop tomorrow, finger cross its the battery.

Thanks again
[T-Mobile LG G3] altonesmith:
My phone was acting up so I dirty flashed the updatedcstock Rom. I lost my recovery and even though it says I still have root it says therescno su binaries istalled. So how can I install the binaries.
[T-Mobile LG G3] Still_living714:
If you would Google this same question you would get the response in less than a minute

Remember Google is your friend
[T-Mobile LG G3] balthuszar:
so why does xda-developers troubleshoot forums exist...google is your friend
[HTC One M8 for Windows] IAmBrock:
Or will it work either way. Thanks :D
[HTC One M8 for Windows] Icedapimp81:
I have the windows version and from what I've been reading I would just go with the Android version. If a dual boot ever does happen the windows versions boot loader will be a tough one to crack. Not a dev so truly have no idea just what I've read.
[HTC One M8 for Windows] IAmBrock:
Thank you very much. I was thinking about getting the windows phone version. I will probably try to grab the android version then. I love both android and windows phone so both would be just amazing!
[HTC One M8 for Windows] JMillion:
was hoping to see if any mods came for this. I imagine in due time
[Galaxy Note 4 General] jake21:
So there is a new review by phonearena:

phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-4-Review_id3812/page/3

In the text they indicate that the speakerphone is very weak not very loud; but in the DB test they show it has the highest DB (loudness). What am I missing ?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] americasteam:
Nothing. Makes no sense. I noticed that myself. The units I've played with have been very loud, but the quality of the speaker isn't very good.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] EP2008:
Could it be that because the placement of the speaker is in the rear, it doesn't actually project sound very strongly, in comparison to the DB it's putting out?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] mkim055:
^ what EP2008 said.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] verks:
I have the international exynos version and the speaker is very loud. I was impressed how good it sounds.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Magnesus:
Wait, so when talking on the phone the rear speaker is used? Wouldn't that cause everyone around to hear what the other person is speaking? I thought phones have separate front speaker for phone calls...
[Galaxy Note 4 General] RCJ89:
If you mean without loudspeaker then the speaker on the front of the phone is used otherwise would be the rear speaker if on loudspeaker.

Also I totally disagree with PAs comments on the loud speaker

I was in the samsung store on monday in oxford street and they had two note 4s alongside 2 note 3s. I played the same song on both phones back to back and at the same time the note 4 is clearly louder and the speaker sounds better dispite the rear placement.

I am not one that listens to music through the phones speaker so whether it sounds tinny or punchy I couldn't care less as long as the phone it loud enough for me to hear it ring!!

isn't that supposed to be number 1 point of the speaker to be loud enough to hear the phone ring? after that you can then talk about being bassy and blah blah.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] maxipvp:
Makes no sense, look at GSM Arena review: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_4-review-1147p7.php they were surprised as well, Excellent Audio Quality.

I'll see in a couple of weeks when can get my hands on mine.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Araltd:
Subject says it all really... I have a Tmo S3 (d2tmo) non LTE :(

Getting a little long in the tooth, thinking of upgrading to Note 4 or S5 on T-mobile.... the S5 is a little cheaper monthly, but the Note 4 seems to have better features and hardware.

Opinions?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bamfsig45:
If you're still using the S3 then either phone will make you a happy camper. If you haven't already, go to a local best buy and play with them. Phablets aren't for everyone. I wouldn't wait though, that S3 won't make it...lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] morthnuravrgjosf:
Greetings all! This is my first post to this forum, so please excuse any error in etiquette. Now then, I got a new S5 yesterday and received the NG3 OTA update. After research on this forum, I was successful in rooting my device (thanks to the guide authors). Now my issue is finding a custom recovery similar to CWD. After even more research, I found that Safestrap is most likely my best bet, however it says to download a version matching your kernel. Their are a few different ones available, but none matching "NG3". Do any of you know where I can find a matching Safestrap version, or know a work around? Many thanks, and again, I'm sorry if I violated an rules.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] s8freak:
First of all Safestrap is your only option and the kernels that we on AT&T are stock kernels we cannot change since the bootloader is locked down tight. I'm going to give you a couple links you need to read very carefully

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2862299

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2785185

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2697270

"You stay classy San Diego"

Sent from my XKRom Gold LimiTed powered A900G
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crazy talk:
My main concern is with how this promotion is handled with JUMP. Do you have any additional hoops to jump through?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pedro2NR:
Thank you for starting this thread.

I was also scratching my head about the trade-in receipt. The TMO rep printed out a screenshot if his screen showing the pre-order and trade-in offer. I'm going to scan that and see if the Samsung site (tomorrow - 10/10/14) will except that.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JimSmith94:
I hope someone can give me a definite answer on this. I pre-ordered online but checked the box to trade in later, because I hadn't bought a phone to trade in yet.

I was told by two different store employees that when I received my new phone, I could bring it and the trade in phone to the store. Then they would do the trade in receipt, port my Sprint number, and activate the new phone. They would print out all of the receipts I needed to submit for the rebate.

Today a different employee told me that I should have provided the trade in phone information at the time I pre-ordered in order to be eligible for the rebate. He suggested that I cancel my order and reorder with the trade in phone info. Does anyone know for sure?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aw000002:
Note 4 Pre Order

Hi,

I pre-ordered mine at the T-Mobile store, and on the receipt it shows the purchase price of the new Note 4, but also has the "trade-in" information on the phone i gave in (IMEI, make, model) and also the value of it ($13).

So I'm guessing that is the trade-in receipt i will upload with the Note 4 info, unless we find out any other info.

Thanks.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JimSmith94:
I've called the T-Mobile 800 number twice and haven't been able to get a straight answer yet about having to preorder and do the trade in at the same time. Samsung's Terms and Conditions page: https://samsunggalaxypromotions.com/note4/en-us/Rules lists the two as separate steps, so I guess I'll have to go with that.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SMARTPHONEPC:
Evo 4G-what's the least expensive qualifying phone that meets the $10minimumtradein?

I'm still leaning toward the Note4 (the questionable speaker that may be a downgrade from my Note2 speaker leaves me some doubts) but am also interested in the Nexus6 expected to be announced ~10/15 for its 5.9" QHD display on the same size handset+processor with dual front facing speakers & Android L out of the box but would not trade in my SGN2 for $100 (or even $200 with promo) Samsung SGH-T889 Galaxy Note 2 16GB titanium TRADE-IN VALUE $100.00 but would trade in my EVO 4G for the promo if it met the $10 minimum HTC PC36100 APA9292 EVO 4G - Sprint TRADE-IN VALUE $6.00..what's the least expensive qualifying phone that meets the $10 minimum trade in for the $200 promo? :highfive:

Why does BestBuy promo an instant $200 for all carrier preorders except T-Mobile (wouldn't T-Mobile benefit from a BestBuy presence)? I also had planned to buy it full price to use with my $30/mo unlimited data-text-100minVoice T-Mobile prepaid plan that is by far the fastest carrier in my primary use area:good: (but coverage is inferior beyond my primary uses areas)..
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pedro2NR:
I kind of agree with the second employee. As long as the trade in and the preorder are shown together, you should be okay. If they can add it, then great.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JimSmith94:
Since they're listed as separate steps in Samsung's own document, I'm just going to go with that. I have to wait to get the Note 4 and port my number over before I can do the actual trade in anyway.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iunlock:
Well, as much as I want to help you explore some options, in respect to staying within moral bounds I will refrain myself from saying anything in public. Hint: Look through this forum for a particular post. Wait did somebody say something? :confused:
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iunlock:
Sure thing. :good:

I'm pretty sure Samsung will be receiving a lot of that particular 'trade in receipt.' I hope it works, because I will be doing the same.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iunlock:
When you receive your Note 4, it will have in it a pre-paid label to ship your trade-in back. Once T-Mobile receives the trade-in, you will be issued a confirmation of the trade in via ??? (I'm thinking it'll either reflect on your next months bill, emailed, or mailed. However, it'd be best to probably just call customer care once you can confirm that T-Mobile has received in the trade-in via tracking it online as the pre-paid label should have a tracking number on there.)

As for bringing it in the store, that may be an option for you since you will be porting your number from a different carrier, but in most cases T-Mobile stores will only take in a trade at the time of purchasing another device. It usually all has to be done at the same time. Therefore, since you are receiving the phone via mail I'm thinking that it automatically defaults to you having to do just that by waiting and bringing it in then.

I'm thinking that the second guy was a little confused himself. If you are active on Sprint now and if that is the device you would be trading in, along with the fact that you did order it online, I think what I've mentioned above is to hold true. For anyone that pre-orders online will follow the normal protocol of waiting to receive the device and to ship it back with the provided pre-paid label.

Bare in mind, most of these workers at any cell phone place don't really have that much of an IQ. I can bet that the majority of people in this community have more knowledge than they do with phones in general. Remember, most of them are just non tech people who are just there to make a pay check and are robots to scripts and training that they receive. I'm used to receiving different answers all the time....hilarious but true.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iunlock:
Yes, this is ideally the way Samsung would want it done, but it's not the only way. The main thing here is having that 'trade-in' receipt to show a trade-in value of $10 or more. That's it. Well of course the proof of pre-order receipt too.

So the way you did it is 1st best. Pre-ordering online and/or Calling 611 to pre-order and waiting to receive the phone, while sending your trade in back is the 2nd best. :highfive:
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iunlock:
T-Mobile is not very familiar with the promo. Believe me, I've called them many times and have spent hours on the phone with them and every time I get something different.

Don't count on getting anywhere while speaking to some tech ignorant trained for nothing rep who just reads a script. I've had a lot of bad experience with reps not knowing crap from crap, unless it involved basic account stuff.

I think there's enough info in this thread now to know what needs to be done.

We'll be good either way. :good:
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iunlock:
Well if you went with the Nexus 6 you will still not be getting a good of a deal. The $200 promo is hard to beat.

I'm pretty sure Best Buy is known to not have TM within their Samsung department within the store. You can get TM Pre-Paid from the Best Buy mobile section in the store, but that's all I've seen. I think? Someone confirm this.

The walmart plan that you have is the best TM pre-paid plan for anyone who uses little minutes. You can't beat it.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SMARTPHONEPC:
The Nexus 6 may be $200 less than the Note4 without promos & it's not clear I qualify for this promo given what I've already described (unless someone suggests the least expensive qualifying phone that meets the $10 minimum trade in for the $200 promo) & if I'd be willing to wait for a non-instant credit through Samsung compared to BestBuy (who doesn't carry T-Mobile devices) instant credit but price isn't the main factor in my decision. I'd like to get the Note4 for nearly $200 less especially since I find its speaker disappointing but at this point may wait to hear more about the Nexus6 or potentially get both & possibly return the one I'm least overall satisfied with.. :victory:
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gbert15:
Trying to do this right now and its not accepting my IMEI or Wifi Mac! Am i correct in understanding that u need the Note 4's IMEI and Mac Address and not the trade in device?

Because before entering your pre-order date and IMIE and wifi mac Address it says:

"We'll also need your new device's IMEI or Hex MEID number and Wi-Fi MAC address"

(Emphasis on NEW device's)

So we can only submit this once we get our Note 4s?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JimSmith94:
Correct, you need to enter your Note 4 IMEI number and Wifi Mac address for the rebate.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iunlock:
That's great that you're exercising your options. I hope you find that perfect phone. IMO at the end of the day, the Note 4 will be a better phone. Spec wise, in every way it is. Design wise I think the N4 is much better. I've played with the N4 extensively at Best Buy and I did not notice any speaker issue. In fact, to me it seemed more beefy than the N3. When I had the N3, ViperAudio equalizer brought it to life. For us ROM geeks, I wouldn't ever put my final judgement on the stock TW / Software and its abilities, because it's just a matter of a 'short time' before we got some incredible ROM's that will make the N4 even more than what it is. :good:
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iunlock:
Thanks for this update!

It's clear now that for us who have ordered online / 611, we have to wait before submitting the info.

All good.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JimSmith94:
I got mine today as well!
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Virusbetax:
Yes! I just got mine too!!!! I sent in through mail and electronically . I received approval for the electronic submission that I made. So does this mean I'm all set? I did break the rules by submitting twice

Edit: I received approval for the mail in option not the electronic option. I did not receive any notification email prior to this about them receiving my submission in the mail although I did send it priority mail envelope.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keitht:
Got mine today too. It looks like these people started working today! Now the 4-6 week wait is on.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iunlock:
Approved email received as well!

Great stuff...glad to hear everyone is receiving the "Approved" email confirmation.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jktenor:
They refused mine. I expected this.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gotojanoo:
Wondering why?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jktenor:
They said the receipt wasn't marked correctly. That is how these rebates get you. It was a complete with trade in and everything.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fcb1:
How long did it take to get a reply? I've been waiting a while now
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mike28:
Can you send it again or something