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[Nexus 9 Accessories] theickleone:
I recently purchased a magic cover after having a look at video reviews.

I wanted a case that has minimal bulk as this usually is transported in a bag/briefcase.

Generally I find the magnets strong enough, but I wouldn't mind them to be a touch stronger although they are strong enough to hold onto the tablet when flipping the cover over similar to the action of opening a bookcase style case. When folding the cover the magnets are also strong enough to suspend the tablet above the table surface with no slipping.

One small gripe I do have with the case is that when covering the screen with the softer side, it does tend to slide around. (Which is why i would like the magnets to be stronger, to reduce the movement when covering the screen).

Has anyone tried this magic cover with a glass screen protector? Are there any issues? Thanks in advance!
[Nexus 9 Accessories] GibsonSGJ:
I have not because I don't tend to use screen protectors at all. I can't see how it would be an issue however, because the cover seems to attach at the edges and not the surface of the screen itself. If you slide the cover slightly to one side while holding the tablet upside down(Nexus 9 yoga), the edge of the cover will detach and flop open. You should be safe with any kind of protector. I'm happy to report that my magic cover is still in excellent shape after 4 months of use. Just some extremely minor wear showing on one edge of the soft side which I assume is caused by the frame of the tablet rubbing it when I flip it open. It's a very quality product
[Nexus 9 Accessories] AlanS181824:
Hmm I'm debating getting one of these for the Nexus 9 I haven't even bought yet lol
[Nexus 9 Accessories] Pierreken:
I bought one yesterday but returned it the same day for the following reasons:

- when used as a stand, the tablet slides away from it (I have a smooth-surface table), it doesn't stick to the 'folded stand'.

- when used as a cover, it slides around on the front glass, surely there would be scratches on the front as it moves around in a backpack.

- When changing the position (back to front to stand position) it doesn't stick to the tablet, magnets are too weak to hold this.

So now I'm looking for something that is phisically attached to the tablet and only has magnets for staying closed and for the wake-up/sleep function.
[Nexus 9 Accessories] GibsonSGJ:
Check out Amazon. You can get them there for as low as $5-$6. I got a second one because I ruined my first one. FYI, don't clean the microfibre side with a lint roller! lmao. You have to manage you expectation with this item though. As the most recent post suggests, I would never throw my N9 in a backpack with just this thing on it. I have an awesome sleeve from Begoos on etsy. You should check her out. Linda's stuff is very high quality and shipping is extremely quick. As for the stand functions, I have no issues, even on hard surfaces. Again, it's about managing expectations. You can't push the power or volume buttons while on the stand without supporting the tablet with your other hand, but I have no fear of my N9 falling off of it when I'm not touching it.

All and all, I think it's a good accessory that compliments the tablet. $35-$40 is steep, but you can get them cheaper.
[Nexus 9 Accessories] prowede:
I just purchased a quite new second hand Nexus 9, with the magic cover from amazon which only cost $4.99

if you do not mind the green one, it is only $3.81
[Nexus 9 Accessories] GibsonSGJ:
I have two! Magic covers that is. You just have to understand what it is. It's not a case, be it's great for keeping you screen protected when not in use, and it makes for a great quick and hardy stand. I use mine frequently to prop up my N9 when using my SNES emulator with a Bluetooth controller.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bmac6996:
So from stock V50020D, I have installed kkroot, and then able to install custom recovery of TWRP. First version I tried was 2.7.1.0 and then went to version 2.8.0.0.

Same happens at either TWRP version. I am able to get into recovery, WIPE, add a ROM of my choice, but as soon as it starts booting up the =with whoever's ROM boot animation, the screen is dim all the way up to the Android setup screen. It remains dim but I can at least lock the tablet and then unlock it and the brightness is normal until my next reboot.

I thought this version of TWRP 2.8.0.0 fixes this issue? If so, I can't get it to work.

I've read you can also try to flash back to version V50020A with the 4.2.2 kernel and work your way up back to 4.4.2 by updating to higher versions of TWRP, but that's not really a fix, that's more of a workaround and I can't get it to work.

I've tried flashing to LG-V500_JDQ39B.V50010A_US_Stock-BB-Rooted .zip but I start getting a boot loop (as in nothing happens when booting but if you try to get into TWRP, it's stuck running a script of some sort and kicks me out back to the beginning of the LG boot sequence, thus my loop). I then have to do a LG Factory restore and start the process over.

Has anyone successfully fix the dimming issue without updating/upgrading from kernel 4.2.2 and old stock ROM.

Thanks in advance.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muiriddin:
If you are talking about the recovery being dim make sure to flash the version built specifically for the 4.4.2 base.

If you are running a ROM that is dim either switch to the 4.2.2 base or use a different kernel. I use a 4.4.2 base with RedKernel and SlimKat rom as an example...
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shampiaj:
Hello, I have tablet version V50020D and it is rooted. I haven't figured out how to get TWRP on it because the bootloader is locked. Can I ask how you got TWRP to work on this software version? Thanks.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muiriddin:
I used a process a lot like this:

http://xdaforums.com/lg-g-pad-83/general/guide-root-twrp-customrom-kot49i-v50020d-t2894277

Basically the tablet is 4.4.2 except for the aboot partition, which has the older piece from 4.2.2...
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shampiaj:
Awesome. Thanks!
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChrisHoppyBot:
Hey, I was just about to start an a question tonight but saw yours and I was like 'how?!'.

I have a LG G Pad V50020d. Rooting is not an issue but the ability to flash TWRP is just not working for me. I have tried every guide possible, even the one you have suggested. I amended the runme file and things seem to go well but when I boot into recovery I get the fallen android and this message at the bottom of the screen;

"E:missing bitmap stage_empty

(Code -1)

E:missing bitmap stage_fill

(Code -1)"

Don't suppose you can help me?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rbix:
Hello,

I got my Nubia Z7 Mini from To2c and it came with international ROM, with Google Apps and rooted.

Now I see that there is an update available for my phone. If I will update, am I gonna lose all the thing I wrote above?

Thank you.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] harmdee81:
Yes u will lose everything like gapps and root...need to reroot back after the update.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tedcas:
except with the Cuoco or a custom Rom.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shreyeder:
Alright so ive tried clean wiping my phone 3 times, 4 recoveries and 5 roms but none of them seem to solve this problem. This happens every 4-5 hours where ik just browing the net with my music on or scrollijg through the phone when the phone freezes and then a blue screen appears. Then i have to manually to to recovery and selwct normal powerup. Im presently using 4.4.4 stock with xposed framework and philz touch CWM recovery. Ive tried cleanwiping user plus system data and pushed the roms through adb to ensure a clean install. I just dont know what the problem is. Ant help appreciated and thanks in advance
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikolov47:
I have also the same problem, but on stock 5.1 motorola firmware. any help?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] appu1988:
i also have the problem.. i think its a hardware problem.. i also teird different roms.. no use..
[XDA Assist] omshiv89:
Hay please help me m using galaxy s2 i9100g (rooted) os installed cwm with slimkat kitkat rom , my problem is whenever m trying to connect phone kies with laptop it is not detecting, my main problem is m not able to access usb through otg cable , whenever i connect my phone with otg cale it shows a icon of car stairing on top and goes in driving mode ........ So plzzz help me asap .
[XDA Assist] Hitesh2626:
Hi !

There is a specific thread of your device , post it in Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting so experts which have owned same device , will help out you.

Thankyou .
[XDA Assist] Hitesh2626:
Thankyou Thread Closed , as OP didn't replied in 24hrs.
[Nexus 9 General] MRobbo80:
Please guys do some home work here!

I owned one and sent it back with in a week to many issues!

Lots of members also experienced these issues.

Here is the link for the cracking edges !

http://xdaforums.com/shield-tablet/general/nvidia-shield-tablet-cracked-edges-t2842175

Here is the link for poor WiFi

http://xdaforums.com/shield-tablet/general/wi-fi-issue-yep-exist-t2879409

How to hold your shield with out blocking the antenna

http://xdaforums.com/shield-tablet/general/how-to-hold-tablet-dont-block-wifi-t2869878

Massive battery drain issues

http://xdaforums.com/shield-tablet/general/battery-life-thread-raped-android-os-t2876980

Battery drain whilst on charger

http://xdaforums.com/shield-tablet/general/battery-drain-charger-t2864126

It also suffers from a horrible yellowish look in the whites!

Apart from the above is not bad lol. Do your self a favour and save a little more money.

It's a real shame this had so much potential but got rushed here I think. NOT FULLY TESTED THATS FOR sure

I don't want to knock this tablet because in a strange sort of way I really liked it, that was when it was running OK, minus a few issues!
[Nexus 9 General] theoneofgod:
The Nexus 9 hasn't been released. Who said it will have zero issues?
[Nexus 9 General] MRobbo80:
That's true, but these are more than a few issues my friend more of a disaster.

Don't want to start a war but these are the facts I thought people should know which are current!
[Nexus 9 General] JustinL01:
Well sorry to say my shield is fine, no cracked edges, wifi is fine, no overheating and no battery drain. Peoples "facts" aren't necessarily the truth for everyone and the screen is fine without any yellow hue.
[Nexus 9 General] wifesabitch:
I can find threads on any device with people complaining of issues. I got the cracked corners, no problems with anything else. The Shield is a great tablet, many reviews will agree.

The only reason I'm selling mine is the Nexus 9 is 4:3, that simple. I'd keep the Shield if the N9 turned out to be 16:10 or 16:9.
[Nexus 9 General] MRobbo80:
So your telling me if you left your device on charge over night it still says 100% in morning ? Not 95%? Now you can not play games whilst on charge with out it discharging (fact)! what about your colour white? No yellow ting? Even in low light ?Okay about your WiFi what is your link speed under settings/WiFi/select your current router. And what if you cover the bottom right hand corner?

You are a lucky one! They might of checked you're one and not the other million , Cracked edges will take longer if you don't play a lot of games, BTW did not mention about over hearing forgot about that one!

There are lots and lots of nvidia shield tablet users that have some of these issues and others have all of them, and a few that say they have no issues at all. Then a week later you'll get a member saying I have just had to RMA my tablet because of that famous cracking corners.
[Nexus 9 General] MRobbo80:
This was why I brought it under good reviews.

I had yellow hue in the whites

Diss charging (on charge/playing games

And cracked corners

My WiFi was okay but lots of other members complained or just sent it back for a refund.
[Nexus 9 General] lanwarrior:
I returned mine due to the following:

- Wi-Fi issue.

- stylus palm rejection doesn't work properly

- stylus tip is slanted, like a creation that was cut at an angle. This makes using it to write notes awkward.
[Nexus 9 General] MRobbo80:
Have a little read about battery.

******************************************************************

There seems to be more to the issue. Now that I'm back home and have the equipment to test this tablet, I'm seeing a ton of inconstancy.

As I said above, the tablet will only take a 1.6 amp max draw under any condition but tends to jump all over the place. Even at 80% with heavy use the tablet tends to only draw around 1.1 to 1.2 amps at times. Other times it will draw a full 1.6. There appears to be no rhyme or reason to when it chooses to draw what it does. I have tested it from 20%, 80%, 100%. Reboots will at times get the tablet to pull what it should be, though I think a 2 amp draw would be better as we could net a positive charge under use then.

So Nvidia, you need to look in to this issue. It is definitely a problem. It should never pull that little under heavy use while the battery is not charged. The fact it is easily replicated should help as I would wager it effects all units.

I'm happy to discuss this with anyone on the thread, but I am only interested in actual testing with the proper equipment. If you have it, test it as I have and lets compare our findings. Not that it would make any difference unless you are running a custom kernel , but I'm looking for stock 1.1 tablet findings.

*******************************************************************

I never once posted or said it was drawing more then 2 amps. The Nvidia converter box isn't that great either. I was simply stating that better quality parts netted a better result for me. Shortly after, I started to notice the amperage draw inconstancy. At first I thought it might be heat related until I did some more testing using a infrared thermometer on the back of the unit during charge and charge with use. The temps played no part in the amp draw from my findings on my tablet.

I think this is both a software and hardware issue. If you have testing results that differ from mine, please feel free to share. The purpose of this threads was to get info from everyone.

Here it is over there https://forums.geforce.com/default/...charged-when-playing-normal-android-games/15/
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] landwomble:
Hi All,

Got an ex-T-mobile MDA Vario coming via ebay to replace my HTC Typhoon.

I want to add the AKU2 and A2DP features to it and debrand it, so am thinking the Mr Clean ROM is the way to go.

Have spent ages going through these forums and I *think* I know what I'm doing but would appreciate some confirmation.

However, I'm not sure if I'm going to have the phone's device lock code (i.e. the PIN you put in to lock/unlock the phone via the security "Device Lock" menu - have asked the seller for this but if they're not sure then I don't want to test it as if I get it wrong the phone's a brick!). Does ROM flashing replace this, and if so, what's the default?

Also, are there any caveats with the ROM upgrade? Was going to check with Lokiwiz that it's unlocked (think it is already) and CID unlocked (is this the same as application locked on WM Smartphone?) and then run the Mr Clean ROMupdateutility_wizard_noid.exe - am I missing anything here?

Lastly, I'll be using it on Vodafone UK so I'm presuming all I need to do is manually set up the SMS/GPRS/MMS etc.

Can anyone give me some pointers?

Ric
[HTC One S] nwpmikey:
Hi. Running viper room 2.2.1. What is the latest radio file and where can I get it please.

Cheers

Mike
[Android Apps and Games] Ankush menat:
I just extracted latest dump of Lollipop preview. Just install new play store, Google search and Google home and you'll get new material design android lollipop launcher + material design Google now. Its already uploaded by apkmirror so I am not uploading it again!

Warning: Ok google won't work! Disable it before installing

This requires NO ROOT, NO BUILD.PROP editing! ENjoy

http://www.apkmirror.com/wp-content/themes/APKMirror/download.php?id=1385

http://www.apkmirror.com/wp-content/themes/APKMirror/download.php?id=1389

http://www.apkmirror.com/wp-content/themes/APKMirror/download.php?id=1381

Screenshots!
[Android Apps and Games] maarten2001:
Works perfectly! Thanks :)
[Android Apps and Games] jb7410:
Google Now not working

My Google search and Google now isn't working anymore on nova launcher. How do I down grade?
[Android Apps and Games] TokedUp:
Just uninstall and reinstall from Play Store
[Android Apps and Games] mrbabyman:
I'm not much technical do I need to install is like the normal apk file?
[Android Apps and Games] cnu4u:
Any way to get keyboard to install this way?
[Android Apps and Games] fritzcola:
i always get this message : Google search has stopped

what to do. Running cm 11 4.4.4 on lg p880
[Android Apps and Games] darknight83:
Google search and google launcher doesn't work on my Sony z1 non root but the play store works great thanks , wipe all apps and tried to reinstalled them but still won't launch
[Android Apps and Games] whynot_fun:
http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/lollipop-keyboard-phones-root-t291

Here's the lollipop keyboard for all devices, root/unroot:good:
[Android Apps and Games] Allewar:
Same thing here... Running cyanogenmod on a Moto G xt1033

Is there a way to fix it?
[Android Apps and Games] henrylim96:
Solution

try to disable "Ok, Google" hotword detection.
[Android Apps and Games] Allewar:
I already tried it... Still not working

:(
[Android Apps and Games] Ankush menat:
Your welcome :)

Yes it install over your current google search and launcher app.

As I already mentioned in red color warning! Disable Google voice detection features such as "Ok Google" before installing apks. Go to settings>remove google search (I mean to stock version) > Download latest stable google search from play store > turn off voice detection and install newer google search. This problem occurs due to missing libraries. As you are rooted you can push libraries in respective system folder and "Ok google" will start work. -See this for more info
[Android Apps and Games] leap_ahead:
u need to put /system/lib libgoogle_recognizer_jni_l.so
[Android Apps and Games] ultimatdan:
Completely remove the google now launcher?

How can I completely remove all of the Google Now Launcher system files so that when I reinstall the lollipop Google Now Launcher it doesn't show all my home screen presets and folders and widgets from the previous version. Does anyone know what directory stores these files? Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] yure_souza:
works for me in Moto G 2013 XT1033 disable Ok google and no problens
[Android Apps and Games] raul_smith:
Hi

Actually it's the "Ok google" that's not working. Go to google now settings > Voice > Ok google > turn off.

It won't stop working now!!!
[Android Apps and Games] sekk:
Doubt

I'm in KitKat now, and my Play Store version is 5.0.38. It's necessary to install this version(5.0.32) of play store that you uploaded?
[Android Apps and Games] shsitu:
thank you so much....

Thanks for those apks....i am just waiting for ok google hotword enabled one.but this is awesome.... :)
[Android Apps and Games] steffano:
It works great I installed the missing lib files and OK google works fine no force closes but

how comes I don't have those nice lollipop animation when i open and close the app drawer?
[Android Apps and Games] sabithmk:
Why the shadow still exists?

As seen in the official screenshots of lollipop, there is not shadow in the status bar. But my phone running on lollipop 5.0.1 with google now launcher still has that shadow. How remove that? :(
[Android Apps and Games] troymackenbach:
Revert to Kitkat

Great, worked like a charm :)

But now I want to return to the kitkat version of it, the way it was. How do I do that?
[Android Apps and Games] devilrahuls:
Lollipop Launcher

Lollipop Launcher is looking for lollipop android versions, And thanks for getting information.:o:):):)
[Sony Smartwatch] julz:
FYI I was having a look on Amazon for a screen protector or any alternative watchbands for my SmartWatch 3 and noticed that it is now available for pre-order for $249 link

.

Is anyone joining the club and getting a SmartWatch 3?

For those who need some help making up their minds, I've written a detailed review on my developer version here: http://xperiazultra.weebly.com/
[Sony Smartwatch] nwg:
I am, but I'd preffer amazon.co.uk. Unfortunately it costs £189.99 up there. I think I'll wait for it to be accessible in Poland.
[Sony Smartwatch] julz:
Wow that is quite expensive. Cheaper to buy from the US site I think?
[Sony Smartwatch] nwg:
I'm afraid I'd have to pay customs duty.

BTW: price in EUR is expected to be 230, as far as I know. Adding the cheapest SIM card it'll give quite an impressive amount in Polish currency: about 1000 PLN. :)
[Sony Smartwatch] dersie:
Caution, bad quality of Sony Smartwatch : SW1 clip broke, SW2 watch unstick from frame.
[Sony Smartwatch] gandalf_grey91:
The SW3 looks awful. Doesn't look like the strap can be easily replaced and there other android wear watches with far better display quality.
[Sony Smartwatch] julz:
It's much nicer seeing it in person and being able to play around with it. I had the exact same view as you when I saw it online. The build quality of the SmartWatch 3 is exceptional and the display is very nice especially when coming from the SW2.
[Sony Smartwatch] kill_dano:
Hey I hate this watch with passion, but I gotta stop you there. This is a transflective screen. It's going to be just as readable in direct sunlight as the SW2 is. IMO that makes it the best Android wear display by a huge margin... and that's the only nice thing I have to say about this piece of junk.
[Sony Smartwatch] gandalf_grey91:
I hear that, none of this generation of Wear watches really stands out. They all seem to be based around the reference hardware configuration, without variation. But even the Samsung Gear 2 had a better screen than the SW2 and that is a whole gen older now.

Incidentally one of the big issues with the SW2 is the way it off loads a huge amount of its memory requirement on to the host phone. I will admit, I look forward to getting a device that is more autonomous and gaining back all the phone battery that gets sucked by Sony choosing to hold every single 3rd party watchface, extension, app, etc. in the host phone's main memory when it is connected to the SW2.
[Sony Smartwatch] lexman098:
This is a plus, not a minus. If you load up the watch memory with all these things you get something as bulky as the moto 360. Your phone will always have way more memory to spare (not to mention cpu power) and it's wise to take advantage of this if it's already connected to the watch. Also, it does not drain your phone battery to keep things unused in memory.
[Sony Smartwatch] gandalf_grey91:
Sorry, I have run tests, with all the watchfaces, apps, extensions etc. loaded on the host phone, the SW2 used 383Mb of phone memory and I lost a little more than a day of battery life. Then uninstalled all the watchfaces etc. that I don't use and trimmed the memory usage back to 161Mb and gained back almost all the battery life that was lost. As far as I am concerned, it is the main flaw in Sony's proprietary system used on the SW2.

Why would any one want an extra day of battery life for a limited function watch that cost 100 and lose a day of battery life on a phone with many functions costing 600. Doesn't make any sense, most people will use the phone more..

And for the record, requiring an OS system to write to and from memory constantly when it needs to access data or run apps, because a large amount of the available memory is being hogged by data that isn't being used, wastes both time and battery life (in mobile devices). This is whole reason memory management is always so important, especially in mobile devices.