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[General Topics] ShadowLea:
Are you looking at the Z3 or the Z3 Compact? From the specs i'd say the Compact, correct?

The reason the S5 has a better batterylife is because of the AMOLED screen. AMOLED has the advantage that black pixels are off as opposed to dark grey, meaning they don't drain power. (AMOLED is also more colour intensive and crisper.)

Contrast ratio is simply because of the darkest grey vs turned off pixels. AMOLED is the only type of screen capable of true black. Oh and it has a higher readability in direct sunlight.

IPS is a type of display, not a type of glass. ;) Corning Gorrila Glass (3) is very tough, but I don't know what's on the Z3 or how it holds out in tests. You can always look up droptests on Youtube.

MicroUSB3 isn't important, as the MTP protocol slows down transfer speed right down to the USB2 values anyway. Samsung dropped USB3 on newer devices.

The S5 doesn't have a radio, no. That bothers a great many of us, myself included.

The Snapdragon 801 is the part that has the fast charging. All S801 devices have it.

Touchwiz is a waste of time and space, on that I fully agree. (They laughed at me when I told them so, though.) Fortunately they've changed the principle a bit so that it doesn't come with 100 bloatware anymore, but there's still some of it installed. Mainly, Touchwiz. (ugh!)

The S5 has KNOX, which you can't not trip whilst flashing custom roms. It voids your warranty.

In terms of security the S5 has a fingerprint scanner.

There's one other thing to the S5 I should mention, and that's the disgustingly ugly UI colour scheme. Which you can't change.

the tl:dr version:

- The S5 screen is AMOLED, which turns black pixels off. That doubles the battery life.

- IPS is a type of LCD display, (The S5 has AMOLED) Gorrilla Glass is a type of treated scratch resistent glass.

- All Snapdragon 801 devices have Fast Charging.

- USB3 is a waste, MTP doesn't allow USB3 speed.

- The Z3 has a radio.

- S5 has KNOX.(negative thing.)

Simply put the S5 has a better, brighter and crisper screen with better battery life; the Z3 is more compact, has a better camera and an FM radio.

You can also read these two and compare the photo's for a decent camera comparison.

Z3 Compact: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z3_compact-review-1135p8.php

S5: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s5-review-1064p9.php
[General Topics] goldendye:
Is the fact that Z3 Compact has non-removable battery a fact to worry about?
[General Topics] .SnouXza.:
Obviously, Lumia has better camera. But if you want it with better performance and battery life. Z3 would be a better choice.
[General Topics] goldendye:
I don't think it does, because it's a 10 MP camera with 1/3.4" sensor size. Although yes, it is Carl Zeiss.
[General Topics] MiyagiSan:
CAMERA

A $100-200 dedicated camera takes much better pictures than any smartphone ever could (especially with 10x+ optical zoom). Your mum would be better off with such a camera in addition to a smartphone. At any rate, all flagships have "good enough" cameras with not a lot to choose between them. Mid-range and budget models often sacrifice the camera to meet their price points (one reason buying used high-end flagships is an option to consider).

OS

For some people iPhones/WindowsPhones/Blackberry/etc are taken into consideration particularly for the convenience of having the manufacturer control everything so you don't have to. For others, the somewhat open [source] nature of Android is paramount - it permits options that the other platforms actively prevent e.g. custom roms, privacy controls, customizations.

PERFORMANCE

You say performance is the most important thing. What level of performance?. I'll bet that a Samsung Galaxy S2 (yes S2...not S3, S4 or S5) is plenty fast enough for most people today and the Moto G is faster than that. So, is a Moto G performant enough for you? Or is it more like Nexus 5? Perhaps you need Note 4's level of performance? What activities requires the most performance on your phone currently and for the next couple of years?

Personally, I rate water/dust resistance highly (Xperia Acro S, Xperia Z/Z1/Z2/Z3/M2 Aqua, Galaxy S5, HTC Butterfly2). A 720p screen should be minimum now that the 1st gen Moto G exists. I prefer both a microsd slot and a removable battery. I would certainly want both if paying for a high-end device.

The Xperia Z3/Z3C, HTC Butterfly2, Samsung S5, Nexus 5/6 are all contenders if flagship devices are what you want. If you want to pay less, the Moto G and used flagships (Galaxy S3/S3/Note3, Xperia Z1/Z2, Nexus 5) are good options.
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Restola:
Got my moto maker moto x delivered (VZW) with a new line. Turned it on for auto-activation, no luck. I call Verizon they say the sim card is already attached to another phone number (and they accidently refer to me by someone else's last name, presumably whoever had the sim card active before). Turning into a huge issue with verizon since they cant add a line with a used sim card, but they cant swap a sim card without the line being active. So after 45 min on the phone and 30+ min in the store this morning, I have to go back to the store later for them to do some magic manager thing just to get a line added with this device.

Anyways...how in the world did a used sim card end up in a brand new moto x straight from motorola? Unless this was a return that was repackaged and shipped out as new?

Also my "your order has shipped" email from Verizon themselves has the same sim/device ID as are on the package. So it's not simply a 'wrong shipping label put on the box' situation.

I thought someone else had posted something fishy indicating they may have received a used moto x as well, but I can't find the thread now.
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sdobron:
Wouldn't be surprised. My ebony back had scratches that looked like they were from car keys when I got it - exchanged for a plastic back which is now in the mail.
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tgerbracht:
Yes, they are.
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mario24601:
WTF really?
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shamelin73:
If ordered new they can not send a used phone. This is by law. If you order a replacement it could possibly be a refurbished phone.
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pcomeaux:
Used phone?

Got mine today (Pure), and returned AT&T version that I got 14 days ago to AT&T store.

Mine appears to be brand new--but I did wonder, as I was returning the AT&T version, what they do with phones returned within two weeks. I returned my phone in pristine condition, but I know that they aren't allowed to resell it as "new." I only paid a $35 restocking fee. I can't imagine that they can turn around and sell the phone I returned as "refurbished" for within $35 of the "new" price--but maybe they can. What do they do with returned phones?
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostL33k:
They are used for random things like insurance claim phones, sold as refurbished phones, and given to sales reps to use.
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ivizoid:
We send them back and then they're considered as refurbished devices. That's why there is that fee of $35.
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shamelin73:
Just received my 2014 replacement for the OG X and mine is new or there is no signs of it being a refurbished phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] McCHillinNo1:
Tried and tried again to get the heart rate and spo2 monitor working.

I have even tried factory data reset to no avail.

If you have had any luck, or if you have seen this problem please let me know
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Gary02468:
Both functions work for me (via the S Health app). You may have faulty hardware.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] McCHillinNo1:
That's what I'm thinking , I talked to Samsung and they said turn it in during the grace period, I'm with AT&T so my grace period is 14 days after receiving the device
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Gary02468:
Sounds like the right thing to do. Though you might try someone else's finger first and make sure yours isn't incompatible. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] McCHillinNo1:
Lol thank you for that, that I have done actually though , sorry for not accounting the process of attempts
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] AfroCreame:
My heart rate sensor works perfectly however the spo2 doesn't work at all.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] mkalbarc:
Both work fine for me via health app as well. Very consistent for both my wife and me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] AfroCreame:
Just got back from a Verizon store. Got a replacement and now the spo2 sensor works.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] McCHillinNo1:
Glad to know I'm not the only one having this problem
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] McCHillinNo1:
I just tested someone else's galaxy note 4, and their red light is definitely brighter than mine.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] kp432:
Running Bareback, which im loving by the way, Can anyone please direct me to the right font package. Im looking for the stock LCD font. Also, anyone running custom kernal with this rom and have awesome results? Thanks
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] henderjr:
This seems to be the main Font thread. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2721009
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] dandan2980:
You can just extract the font apk. From stock Rom and install normally

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https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwoasotQidH7MzZDR1U0NTNYcmM/edit?usp=docslist_api here
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rolando88:
Hi guys i saw there was a Windows phone of the M8 is there a ROM I missed or something? Is it possible to install Windows on my android m8?

Thanks!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BR7fan:
Not yet
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikekoke:
Hello everybody was already a bit 'that I have the rom optimus g3 1.3.2 with the stock kernel, a week ago I changed it by putting the dorimanx and I had made up with flashify, today it is no longer happy with the consumption I restored the stock kernel always flashify, shortly after this the phone is restarting showing for a second lg logo and just a black screen (but the screen is access). While pressing the accession reboots and shows the logo again black screen, I also made up the boot with the recovery TWRP but I do not know how to access it.

Give me a tip for pleasure.

EDIT:

Solved after failing 30 times to enter recovery and restore backup (saint who invented the recovery amended), Sorry for the inconvenience.
[G4] Z51:
im looking for the weather app that has like the blue and red bars (kind of like a graph) with the 1 day weather on the side. i cant find it anywhere. all help is greatly appreciated!
[G4] vijay555:
Z51: please read the forum rules:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=221545

Try to use a helpful thread title - it gets more help from people that want to help you, but can't, because you haven't told them what you want in the title.

V
[G4] Z51:
sorry about that. i re-edited my thread title and hopefully someone can chime in
[G4] Z51:
bump?:confused: :confused: :confused:
[G4] tleader:
Try this.

Try this site, good luck.

www.happyjackroad.net
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dez93_2000:
Hi all, got a lot to do phone-wise and would appreciate tips on the best way to go.

Currently I have an unrooted locked bootloader kitkat N5. It has a ton of problems (GPS bad, camera bad, wifi doesn't turn on, wifi doesn't save passwords properly, etc) and I'm RMA-ing it when I get back to the 'states in about 2 weeks. Given that I'll need to backup my app info for the RMA, I've been researching adb backup & got it working.

1. On locked phones, adb backup doesn't backup google authenticator, nor... what else? Better to know ahead of time.

Given that I can't get on wifi currently, and that I'll have to migrate to L anyway, I figure I might as well do the following procedure:

A. Unlink google authenticators (& save any other unbackupable things from Q1)

B. Empty all SD card files (quicker backups)

C. Backup again in a few formats to be safe, (consider doing specific packages), 'best' code: "adb backup -f backupDATE.ab -apk -noshared -all -system"

D. Unlock bootloader

E. Root

F. Allow standard startup to run (back to fresh kitkat)

G. adb Restore from backups = back to 'normal' on kitkat

H. Flash L

I. Backup again in a few formats to be safe, (consider doing specific packages)

J. (when in states with new handset) Start phone after L is available for OTA. Assumedly it'll start in kitkat then I'll have to OK the OTA. Result: new handset, locked, with factory OTA L, basic personal settings from google backup.

K. Unlock bootloader

L. Root

M. Allow standard startup to run (back to fresh L)

N. adb Restore from stage "I" backups (above) = back to 'normal' on L. Result: new handset, unlocked & rooted, with L & all my saved app data.

2. Does the above process sound like the best way to go about things, given my situation? If not, what would you do differently?

Thanks. I know this sounds super unique, but I figure anyone currently needing to RMA (TONS of people) is in the same boat.

Cheers!

dez
[Sharp Aquos Crystal] lreeb1:
I purchased the Sharp Aquos Sprint pre-paid version of the phone about a week ago from Best Buy. I like the phone but I'm never going to be too happy with it until there is root. I don't mind taking a hit on the price if someone who wants to try getting root wants to buy it from me. I have good standing Swappa and Ebay accounts and will share them with whomever is interested in buying. I was thinking I'd sell the phone for $100 and I'd pay for priority. Phone is in perfect condition and I still have box and receipt. Hope this is ok to post and I'm honestly just wanting to sell to someone who is interested in tinkering and might share their finds with the community.
[Sharp Aquos Crystal] ycats:
I will buy it next Friday if you can wait a week.
[Sharp Aquos Crystal] lreeb1:
Ok. If you promise to share any knowledge you gain with the community. I'll PM for details.
[Sharp Aquos Crystal] ycats:
I promise, and this can be activated on Sprint, correct?
[Sharp Aquos Crystal] lreeb1:
Yes, but only pre-paid (pay-as-you-go).
[Sharp Aquos Crystal] lreeb1:
If you already have a contract with sprint, I would call and ask if you can activate the phone with them.
[Sharp Aquos Crystal] ycats:
I have been with Sprint for about 15 years.
[Sharp Aquos Crystal] lreeb1:
Ok. Then I would call and ask them to be sure you can use the phone. Tell them you bought the phone from Best Buy and it is a pre-paid phone.
[Sharp Aquos Crystal] ycats:
I'll find out.

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prepaid phones only work on prepaid plans..............whatever.
[Sharp Aquos Crystal] ycats:
wish I could have used it
[Sharp Aquos Crystal] Hedied4me:
That's why he asked you. Generally pre-paid phones only work with pre-paid carriers and vice-versa.

Sent from my cdma Virgin Mobile HTC Desire 601 zara_cl
[Sharp Aquos Crystal] ycats:
learn something every day
[Sharp Aquos Crystal] kwag:
Not exactly!

I recently activated my new sharp AQUOS crystal with rokmobile.com and it's not a pay-as-you-go. It's a monthly unlimited plan ;)

EDIT: Well, it's really a prepaid monthly plan, but not exactly the definition of pay-as-you-go, like AT&T's plan.

-Karl
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ariesgodofwar:
So, I just have to vent. My Nexus 7 is now in the process of its 2nd RMA. I bought a reconditioned tablet off E-bay for during one of those $129 sales. Less than 18 hours after receiving my tablet, I was in the middle of a game and it rebooted, only to then stick at the Google Screen. Nothing would work to fix it, Wug's, or even ADBing the image files. So, off to Asus it went. They apparently replaced the entire motherboard and sent it back, with a note that the issue was a LED (Error) Indicator, whatever that means. My tablet then functions properly for about 80 more days, and then suddenly, when I go to reboot it, it turns off, but will not turn on, no matter what. The battery charge indicator does not function, no LED, nothing, and it was as if the battery was suddenly disconnected internally (it has not suffered any drops, jolts, etc.) and lives in a protective case. If I hook it up to the computer, I get a weird driver I have never seen before (not APX but something else, which I cannot recall at the moment), I would have taken it apart and done a battery disconnect if I was not still within my RMA period. Is such an excessive number of issues a problem for this device? I have never had this many issues with any other android device I have ever had. I cannot complain about Asus's RMA process but it is ridiculous that a remanufactured device would fail less than 24 hours out of the box, and then need to be RMA'ed yet again less than 3 months afterwards.

I love it when it works, but have others had devices that have had so many issues? I am not sure if it was the remanufacturing process and poor quality assurance with it or what, but seems there are a lot of similar hardware issues from those remanufactured lots on here.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jager420:
I've had my nexus 7 since launch and no problems here. Never had it in a case or anything. You did buy a used tab... I Will say that my tab would do random reboots so I finally rooted and unlocked my tab last week and put on a custom ROM. My tab is flying ATM. Maybe throw on a custom ROM on??
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] nags92:
I bought mine second hand, running android L developer preview and runs like a beast and the battery is outstanding ! Shame to hear you are having issues though :(
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] fjevel:
I have also had mine since launch, and I think OP simply got a lemon.

I have the random reboot issue that most people seem to have, but a part from that, none I've heard about have anything even close to the kind of trouble OP had.

The most common weakness I hear about from my friends owning the N 7 is battery drain, and that's not a hardware problem.

-KJ
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] laofan:
Bought mine since Nexus 7 2013 launched last year. Not even the tiny bit problem.

Wish op Could have a good N7 after this rma
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ariesgodofwar:
Thanks all. Got my tablet back from RMA, and works like a charm. They had to replace the board and some heat shields it appears from the packing slip from the RMA. Fingers crossed, as the tablet absolutely rocks when it works. Battery is outstanding compared to my 2012's. Hopefully the 2nd time was the charm.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] oxxshadow:
did you call Asus or Google for RMA?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ariesgodofwar:
Went through Asus both times.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] oxxshadow:
can you still process an RMA without receipt. I bought my Nexus 7 from Staples less than a year ago, and am planning to RMA because of dead pixels.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ariesgodofwar:
I bought mine online, off eBay. I never had to provide a receipt for mine, though I was asked when I purchased it and where. As a remanufactured device, it came with a 90 day warranty, so you may just have to tell them the purchase date and location.

If it helps, you can start here: http://www.service.asus.com/#!b2c2/c24v6 to raise a case number and RMA.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] oxxshadow:
thanks, btw what was did you choose for product type. I do not see tablet listed
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ariesgodofwar:
If you enter the correct serial number for your device it should auto populate those fields, but if not, it is under Eee Pad as the Product Type, and the model is Nexus 7 (2013) of course.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] pbassjunk:
If anyone else runs into the reboot and freezing on the Google logo error (even after forced restarts), you need to pop the back off and disconnect the battery for a few seconds. Easy enough to do, but it's a pain in the ass and shouldn't need to be done in the first place, but if you want to avoid an RMA and shipping and such, this will fix it.

Also, Lolipop preview completely fixed my random reboots. Not a one. Before that, when I 4.4'd, Franco's kernels also completely fixed random reboots.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] zetsumeikuro:
Glad to hear your issue is fixed! It's a great tablet! Enjoy!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Rhyno77:
Thanks for mentioning the battery disconnect fix pbassjunk!! Fixed my problem, and good thing because I'm way out of warranty.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] locolbd:
Patiently waiting on the delivery of my fantastic piece of hardware call the Galaxy Note 4. Anyone else waiting outside for the Fedex truck to pull up. Its Christmas in October :D
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] crazed_z06:
Mine actually came yesterday. I had it shipped to work and I was refreshing the tracking all day.

I normally wait for the Mailroom guy to bring packages to me, but within 5 minutes of getting the delivery notification, I was on my way to the mailroom. Caught the guy in the hallway with my precious in his hand. He was like, "I was bringing it to you, no need to come find me"... But I NEEDED to come find him that day :D
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] TheMavic:
Was the first one to walk out with mine this morning. Even after having the Note 3 this feels like a completely new experience. Can't set it down!

Sent from my SM-N910V
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Jacob2kD:
had my since yesterday morning :good: beautiful you will enjoy for sure.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mchief298:
Yup. Waiting for mine. So anxious!!!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] buhohitr:
OK, just got the phone about an hrs ago. It's beautiful. This time, I didn't have to sign for the package. Fedex rang the bell and left the package on my front door. I opened the package and there it is, a beautiful beast, with SIM card already installed, no headset :(( battery is 64% out of the box, plugged in the fast charger and 30 min later it's fully charged. I was able to use wifi before activation. I ordered this to replace my old Galaxy Nexus with 2gb data plan, but my wife saw the phone and she wants it, so I have no choice but call VZW and active the note 4 under her unlimited data line. Everything went pretty smoothly. Enjoy your new phone people. It's nice, beautiful, fast and smooth. TW launcher is smooth as ever, so people with bad thinking about TW, think again. It's not the same as before. I will update my findings with battery life and performance after I have time to check out this beast..see all later and enjoy your new phone!!! Happy phoning,,haha..
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] locolbd:
12:24 pm	Delivered

Left at front door. Package delivered to recipient address - release authorized

8:38 am	On FedEx vehicle for delivery	ONTARIO, CA

8:03 am	At local FedEx facility

But i am stuck in a meeting for the next 3 hours at work :eek:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] husker97:
i have 15 mins of work left then i am going home as fast as possible. its waiting for me at home.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ronaldheld:
Mine is here still trying to work on the stock browser and the other apps I use. Wish the setting capacitive key were still used.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aoe316:
Hello I'm coming over from T-Mobile gs4.. I see they have roms

And rooted. My question is why? Do they just have more developers?
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dschachm:
Because we only got kernel source today.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aoe316:
Than you for the reply.
[Verizon LG G3] boe:
Hello,

I've seen some adds for cases (mostly the GSM version which uses a different charging decal) that allow you to wirelessly charge your G3 using most wireless charging plates. I was curious if it were possible to put a decal designed for the Verizon CDMA variant within the original backplate without having to buy front cover case.

Also why are there two contacts in the original backplate if there is no wireless charging?
[Verizon LG G3] bweN diorD:
yes, i did it. just buy the new decal, remove the old one and install. took me less than 5 minutes.

the 2 original contacts are for nfc, the new decal will have 4 contacts.
[Verizon LG G3] boe:
Good info. Thanks!
[Verizon LG G3] Bxrider117:
I did the same thing and it works flawlessly. No problems with charging no matter what case I use.