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[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] Xeon_IV:
Have you tried going into wireless lan settings, then click on the power mode tab and change to best performance. That should do something. Maybe its set to best battery which would give you crappy performance and range. I am able to log into the internet wifi within my block.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] onlineemails:
HTC UNIVERSAL wifi power is very very ow i have the same problem and way to solve it.:( when my laptop says what signal is excelent my ppc cannot connect.:mad:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] yourmate:
Thank you for your suggestion - now it's in midway position. It should do better - 4 meter is deadly! I have tried out with an Alpine and a Wizard as well and both done a better job!

Can you do me a favour and test it? I measured it at 0.5 m - 1 m and 4 m without _any_ obstruction (no wall whatsoever) between Universal and my router... That is why I suspected a hw failure.

Thanks,

ym
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] yourmate:
But _that_ low?!?

Very strange however, since both Alpine and Wizard do a better job than my Asus laptop with built in wifi. So this would be a big surprise for me from a HTC unit...

Today I will test it with a Pretec SD wifi card - if this beast let me install the card's driver at the first place ;)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] geoffdeath:
i can use my exec in bed which is 10 meters, one floor and one wall away.

the signal is at about 1/3 strength at that distance which is ok but not as good as my laptop.

have you changed any settings on your wireless base station as this could also be the problem.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] GurneyHalleck:
Continuing Uni WiFi problem

Sorry to post in an old thread, but there doesn't seem to have been any resolution here. I have the same problem as the OP, in that my Uni will only detect WiFi about two metres from the router unobstructed. Any further, and the Uni loses the signal. My Laptop gets the signal up to 15 metres away, through walls & floors, and my desktop is in another room using the wireless aswell. If it's any use to possible helpers, i'm running KDS WM6, previously standard WM5, and the router is a TP-Link branded thingy.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, it's intensely annoying being unable to use the WiFi functionality on the PDA.

Thanks in advance.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] Steve-C:
No real help sorry, but my Exec has terrible WiFi performance too. Within a couple of metres of the router it has max signal, but this drops off to 1/2 after 5m. (Laptop still shows full) And anything over 7/8m you may as well forget. Laptop seems to get twice the range. My old HP Ipaq 5xxx series PDA used to get much better perfromance than the exec, but lasted a lot less on WiFi. Maybe HTC have deliberately sacrificed range for battery life? Even with the device set to max performace? I wonder if anyone could do a registry hack to up the power to the WiFi, or would this potentially burn our the device?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] GurneyHalleck:
Range issue - power of PDA or router?

Thanks for the reply anyway Steve. I reckon my range is even worse than yours - I mean, seriously, I have to be sat right nest to the router to get a signal. As may be apparent, i'm more of a 'consumer' than a developer when it comes to my Exec, but to continue your line of thought, is it an issue with the power coming from the Universal's Wifi, or from the router itself? I imagine if there are very few of us with this problem, then it's down to some poor router setup/cheap hardware on our part...

But yeah, if anyone with a little more knowhow could shed some more light on our problem, i'm sure we would all be very grateful.

Regards
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] msabri1:
wow i thought i only had this problem, a friend of mine said upgrading might help. any way i've posted a thread about the same problem here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=321872

doesnt it kills you not being able to use the wi-fi in such a device???????:mad: :mad: :mad:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] Steve-C:
I would bet the Universal, as I've always had the same router, in the same place with every wireless device I've used. The Uni is the worst performing of the bunch by a noticable margin.

Then again, I wonder if it has something to do with where the WiFi antenna is in the Uni itself? If the phone is pointing the wrong way the the phone itself blocks the signal? Every other device I have used has an external antenna (even the Ipaq)...

Hmm help needed from some experts here me thinks!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] GurneyHalleck:
Expert Help needed, I agree

I doubt it's anything to do with the orientation of the antenna in the device, my lappy has an internal antenna and gets the signal just fine. Also, to add to the list of 'working' wireless devices, even my Nintendo DS picks up the signal throughout the house... Does radio version have anything to do with Wifi reception? I'm using 1.10 - y'reckon I should try 1.18 see if that helps? Rhetorical question, sorry - I'll TRY 1.18 and let you know if it helps.

Regards
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] hkyoon:
not only poor wifi signal, the gsm signal also poor at uni, any solution of the gsm signal become stronger??
[General Questions and Answers] nevrlow:
Tried messaging a mod in the n5 forums about changing my XDA username but got no response back.

If there's a mod out there that has the permission to do so please contact me via PM. I really want to change my XDA username and not have to make a new account. Thanks for your time.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kkooly:
As shown below copied from the nexus 6 page, it seems as though there are 2 version of the phone. I am currently stuck with Verizon as my carrier. If I am buying looking to buy it unlocked off contract, how will I know which version I am buying/preordering (obviously I need North American but how can I confirm thats what I'm getting)? I always buy off contract phones but when buying a nexus in the past T-Mobile was my carrier so I could guarantee International phones would work for the most part without question.

That being said, am I still choosing Verizon and will they allow me to buy off contract and guarantee compatibility? Or am I choosing Google Play and if so am I definitely receiving a North American version of the phone? or Would I be offered 2 choices through Google Play?

Anyone have any idea how this works or would work?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryude:
The same way you bought the NA and Intl versions of the N5, just make sure you are at the appropriate site. Google tracks your IP to determine it automatically, but just in case make sure the URL does not have '/intl/' somewhere. That means you're at the international site.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kkooly:
So if I choose Google Play for my store then I should still have a Verizon-compatible Nexus 6 then if I understand you correctly. (provided intl does not appear in the URL)
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryude:
Yeah, the NA version works with every carrier in the USA. You won't have any problems unless Verizon doesn't add the device's IMEI to the list of devices they allow.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kkooly:
understood. I just never noticed multiple versions in the past.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PaisanNYC:
I know the Nexus One, Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, and Nexus 5 all had multiple variant models. I am sure the Nexus S was the same, but I am not 100%.
[Nokia X] solo2002:
Is there a way to change the color of stock tiles in Nokia X? I know that there is no such official option but is there any way for rooted devices? It would be great to have such option
[Nokia X] rrajesh011:
long press on the icon n tap on the small colorful circle, bottom right cornor.
[Nokia X] solo2002:
It does not work for stock tiles. It only works for apps which were installed by the user
[Sony Smartwatch] AlexOB1:
Has anybody else got a problem with responsiveness of their watch when the phone is asleep?

I have this consistently on my Nexus 4, with different ROMs and different kernels.

I'm guessing it might be due to the phone kernel going in to a deep sleep, I've yet to try if the problem exists with the stock kernel.
[Sony Smartwatch] AlexOB1:
Is your SW2 always responsive, whether the phone is on or off?

Or does yours also fail to load apps or register watchface widget clicks at times?
[Sony Smartwatch] dabizstan:
Which version of android are you running? I had this problem at the beginning but got solved after an update. Now for me works better but sometimes needs longer than others...

During that time I used an app which worked very well to solve the problem, but at the same time killed the smartphone battery as it keeped it always alive. I can search which was the app if you want...
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] optimumpro:
Here is my Hardened Kernel with the following features enabled:

1. Kexec

2. File security

3. Network security

4. Apparmor

5. IMA

6. Crypt core: Algapi, AEAD, AEAD2, BLKCIPHER, Hash, Hash2, RNG, RNG2 PCOMP, PCOMP2 Manager, Manger2, GF128MUL, Null, PCRYPT, WorkQUEUE,

7. CCM, GCM, SEQIV

8. Block modes: CBC, CTR, CTS, ECB, XTS

9. Hash modes: HMAC, XCBC, VMAC

10. Digest: CRC32C, GHASH, MD$, MD5, Michael_Mic, RMD128, RMD160, RMD256, RMD320, SHA1, SHA256, SHA512, TRG182, WP512

11. Ciphers: AES, SNUBIS, ARC4, BLowfish, CAmellia, CAST5, CAST5, DES, FCRYPT, KHAZAD, SALSA20, Seed, Serpent, TEA TWOFISH

12. Compression: Deflate, ZLIB, LZO

13. Random Number Generation: ANSI, Hash, Skcipher, QCRYPTO, QCE

14. Selinux is out

Instructions:

1. Flash the zip from download section

2. Reboot

Warnings:

If your device dies, don't blame me. Get another one. :)

This kernel includes a wifi module, as those are specific to a particular kernel. Kernel should work on any CM based rom except for Slimkat and Dirty Unicorn. The kernel includes CWM recovery.

XDA:DevDB Information

Hardened Kernel for CM based roms, Kernel for the Sony Xperia Z1

Contributors

optimumpro

Source Code: https://github.com/optimumpr/android_kernel_sony_msm8974

Kernel Special Features: Hardened Kernel with many security features that were disabled by default, but now enabled. This includes many more ciphers, hashes and random seed generation hashes. As a result, your device becomes faster and more secure

Version Information

Status: Stable

Stable Release Date: 2014-10-29

Created 2014-10-29

Last Updated 2015-01-16
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] optimumpro:
reserved
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] abbychauhan:
Hi [MENTION=5075064]optimumpro[/MENTION] does it require a App to activate these features or just Flash?

And thanks man..
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] optimumpro:
No app is required. With Apparmor, default policy is used, but, as with SeLinux, you can create your own init.d scripts for every app you have.
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Aaskereija:
Nice Kernel, already flashed and works good so far. I'm feeling more save now ^_^
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] AndrolinRoot:
Add source or this thread will be closed.
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] optimumpro:
"Add source or this thread will be closed. "

Take it easy, bud. You are not a guard here.

P.S. Source added...
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] AndrolinRoot:
There is something called GNU General Public License.

How about adding credits to darkcyanogenmod where you forked the kernel from...
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] optimumpro:
"How about adding credits to darkcyanogenmod where you forked the kernel from... "

Forget about darkcyanogenmod -- too much noise. I have forked directly from CM.

Again, take it easy...
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] JustPlayingHard:
Optimum. Just give credits to things you took from people. Because your cause to much hassle and there be a big fight!

Sent from Xperia Z1 - Customized Rooted by a smartarse 13 Year old - Hehe
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] optimumpro:
When I compiled the rom, I gave credit to Darkcm, you are welcome to read it. With this kernel, there is no connection to Darkcm. I forked it directly from Cyanogen and gave credit to them. If you have trouble understanding Gpl and open source, read it until you do.

I would prefer that we don't communicate anymore, and please stay off this thread.

Kind regards.
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] _Rocknrolla_:
Stable Kernel

Stable Kernel. No issues whatsoever. I'm running CM11 (11-20141118-NIGHTLY-honami), 4.4.4. Thanks!
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] optimumpro:
Kernel upgraded to include TWRP 2.8.0.1. See Download section. Now, your CM based rom can have TWRP recovery.
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] eddvys:
Would this work on crDroid lollipop?
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] optimumpro:
No, it won't. There is nothing related to lollipop in my threads. :)
[X 2014 Accessories] tebower:
Does it surprise anyone that there are so few options for cases with a flagship phone that has been out for over a month? I am looking at common manufacturers like Rearth and Ringke and coming up short. At least I can be reasonably content with the Gelli cases and the diztronic I bought. Looking at the Spigen site, and seeing the wealth of options for the Nexus 6, a phone that likely will only attract an extremely niche audience (even more niche than general Nexus users, of which I used to be one), I was really annoyed and surprised that they aren't doing cases for the Moto X.
[X 2014 Accessories] _MetalHead_:
I'm sure a lot of manufacturers are just waiting to see how well the X is selling before they invest time and money into designing cases. A lot of the big players were late out of the gate with the original X too.
[X 2014 Accessories] tebower:
OK, that perspective gives me hope.
[X 2014 Accessories] tebower:
I emailed Rearth USA and just got a reply about the Moto X cases. They are currently in development and are expected soon. Just FYI.
[X 2014 Accessories] s.m.knipe:
I'd personally love to see something from Urban Armor Gear or Nillkin Border Armor.
[X 2014 Accessories] _MetalHead_:
UAG's new designs don't excite me as much as their older ones did. I've switched to Magpul for my favorite case, have one for my N5 and have one on order for my iPhone 6. It's highly unlikely they'll make a Moto X case though, unfortunately.
[X 2014 Accessories] markwebb:
I never needed any armor type hard case. Just got the Trudia lightweight tpu case. All of my phones have had these similar lightweight tpu cases and have survived drops... so far.
[X 2014 Accessories] tacosrdelicioso:
Yeah well let them know how much business they already lost
[X 2014 Accessories] _MetalHead_:
Probably not much. The Moto X isn't a very popular phone.
[X 2014 Accessories] Gunderstorm:
Decent Otterbox deal

I got my Moto X last night. I just snatched up an Otterbox Defender on EBay for $40 shipped. Not too bad for a new Otterbox with beltclip.

How are you guys liking your phones? I got mine in the Cyber Monday deal direct from Motorola and got the Lollipop update immediately. Lots to love about this phone so far.
[X 2014 Accessories] Infinite Jest:
One of the very few reasons I miss ever having an iPhone was for the Magpul field case I had. Maybe one day the stars will align and I will have an android phone for which they make a case! *typed from iPad rMini with Magpul field case* [emoji12]
[X 2014 Accessories] _MetalHead_:
I just got my Field case in today for my iPhone 6. Been waiting well over a month for the damn thing but obviously it was worth the wait. So now both my N5 and my iPhone have them. Awesome.

Been meaning to get one for my iPad mini. I'm assuming you love it, right?
[X 2014 Accessories] Infinite Jest:
Yep, great fit.
[X 2014 Accessories] ec15875:
Hoping something from verus (iron shield) comes out for this phone. In the mean time this i-blason tpu is perfect with the dimple cutout.
[X 2014 Accessories] _MetalHead_:
Sweet. Gonna order one then. Thanks for the reminder.
[X 2014 Accessories] Infinite Jest:
Glad I could help. ;p It makes holding the mini a lot more pleasant than holding it naked, sadly (damned slippery aluminum and sharp edges).

Gonna grab a TPU case in the mean time for my ordered X 2014; crossing my fingers for Magpul or UAG.
[X 2014 Accessories] Pursain:
I have the i-blason case and its pretty nice, buttons are a bit harder to push now but its not a deal breaker.
[X 2014 Accessories] _MetalHead_:
Diztronic are the only TPU cases I'll ever buy. I have one for every one of my phones. Gonna order a Supcase hybrid case as well. I have one for my 2013 Moto X. They aren't the most comfortable case to hold but they look cool and they are cheap enough. I'd recommend looking into that as well as the Diztronic TPU.

Supcase- http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Unicorn-Motorola-Release-Premium/dp/B00N3VHD6C
[X 2014 Accessories] Infinite Jest:
Yeah, I have diztronic for my Moto x 2013 atm (and one in the mail for the new phone). Had the unicorn beetle for a little bit on the 2013 but wasn't a fan of the cheap-feeling plastic and the poor molding (read: sharp) on the bumper area.

EDIT: UAG case isn't going to happen. Email response from inquiry:
[X 2014 Accessories] _MetalHead_:
Yeah, UAG only makes cases for the most popular phones. They had actually designed one for the 2013 X but ended up scrapping it. I don't even care about them anymore though, I am in love with Magpul. I'll shoot Magpul an email about the X, though I highly doubt they'll make a case for it. I was surprised that they made an N5 case though, so who knows.
[X 2014 Accessories] Infinite Jest:
Any word from them? I've tried 3 cases and they've all sucked. Using Diztronic now but I'm still pretty meh about it; I just consider it my phone meat-shield and nothing more.
[X 2014 Accessories] _MetalHead_:
Nope. I emailed them right after I said I was going to and haven't heard back. I don't have high hopes. I'm using the supcase right now, and yeah it isn't the greatest but it'll have to do. My phone is naked about 90% of the time so having to deal with a less than perfect case here and there isn't the end of the world.
[X 2014 Accessories] Infinite Jest:
Yeah, I lived with a diztronic on the X 2013 for 6 months; I suppose I deal with it again. Here's to hoping.
[X 2014 Accessories] _MetalHead_:
I just got the poetic affinity case and it is much nicer than the supcase. This one will be my main case now.

http://www.amazon.com/Moto-Case-Protection-Protective-Manufacturer/dp/B00N2BMMMI
[X 2014 Accessories] Pilz:
Does the clear back scratch easily? I babe the TUDIA and Supcase currently. The TUDIA is my favorite but the Supcase is also nice. I'm not a bug fan of diztronic cases because my first one attracted scratches on the first day.
[X 2014 Accessories] _MetalHead_:
I just got it yesterday, it's way too early to tell something like that. It's plastic though, so I'd imagine it's as prone/resistant to scratches as every other plastic case. Just an FYI, the back is frosted not clear, the pics on Amazon are very deceiving. It's transparent enough to see what color your back is, but that's about it. Mine is black leather and it just looks black, you can't tell that it's leather.
[X 2014 Accessories] Pilz:
So it's like the Supcase then? I had a Spigen Ultra Hybrid for my G3 and it scratched in less than a day of use so I wasn't sure if it was noticeable yet. My favorite case is the TUDIA which I recommend if you want a good TPU case or the Cruzerlite ones. J know the TUDIA doesn't have the dimple cutout but it's a great case. My wife's Moto X should be here tomorrow so I'll post pictures with the TUDIA if you would like.
[X 2014 Accessories] _MetalHead_:
It's just like the Supcase, only more frosted and not as slim. It doesn't maintain the contours of the phone like the Supcase does. Exact same materials though. I have the Tudia (as well as the Diztronic) and it's ok, but I can't use it because the honeycomb pattern from the inside transfers to the leather. I can't stand Cruzerlite cases. I'm probably going to buy the Incipio NGP case. It's expensive for a TPU case but I've had good luck with them in the past.
[X 2014 Accessories] Pilz:
I didn't get the leather back so its not an issue for me. I've always liked Cruzerlite but I understand people not wanting the giant android logo on the back of it. Have you tried Evecases? They are nice and the clear one is 100% clear but pressing the buttons is hard on it and its a hit and miss spending on how warm it is outside. The buttons are easier to press when its warm and hard when its cold for obvious reasons. I haven't found a perfect case yet but I've only tried 6-7 brands so far.
[X 2014 Accessories] _MetalHead_:
No, never tried the Evecase. I'm very picky with cases, especially TPU ones because most of them look cheap as hell. The Evecase looks like your standard cheap-o TPU case to me so it's probably not my cup of tea. I don't actually care for completely clear cases, the frosted backs on the Poetic and Supcase don't bother me in the slightest.
[X 2014 Accessories] Pilz:
I bought it before I wanted a clear one but yes it's not as high quality as others. I still like the Supcase and TUDIA for now. I'm going to see if I can find any better ones. I had Spigen ones for other phones but their quality has gone south as of recently.
[X 2014 Accessories] Infinite Jest:
I wound up grabbing a Case-mate naked tough clear case via a deal posted on reddit (one of those too-good-to-pass kind of deals, less than a fourth of the list price) and I've been surprised that I actually like it. Plastic back appears to be a decent quality polycarbonate (approaching Nalgene bottle quality/feel, much better than Supcase) and actually feels great to hold to the edges, which I totally didn't expect. Not worth $35 but definitely would buy it again even if I had paid a max of $20.
[X 2014 Accessories] chad24taylor:
Actually looks really nice. Fit well over your vinyl skin?
[X 2014 Accessories] Infinite Jest:
The phone isn't skinned (moto maker red back).
[X 2014 Accessories] Infinite Jest:
It looks like we aren't going to be getting any love from most of the premium case designers/manufacturers. This naked tough is fine, but the back is scuffed to hell and already looks like crap. Why, Magpul? Whyyyyyyyyy????
[X 2014 Accessories] PC9850:
I also bought a naked tough case recently. I was rather opposed to them initially, I didn't like the way the gel bumper looked in any photos or videos. For some reason it just looked like it completely obscured the nice metal edges of the phone and then on the back it looked like a squashed Hula case showing through the clear part. However going into an AT&T store with a friend on errands I noticed they were the only ones that seem to sell the case in store (My VZW location sure doesn't). Seeing it in person was completely different. The gel bumper is actually the case's best feature with the shiny buttons and making a nice clean-looking border around the phone while still being able to see the metal edged design at about 50% transparency. Overall I have to revise my opinion, this is easily the best clear case on the market right now. Especially for owners of a wood-backed model, it's like adding a gloss clear coat to the finish. Really brings out the rich color in my Teak finish. And the shiny buttons are a perfect match for the the silver option speaker grilles and trim. It's turned out to be a big attention grabber, in the form of "Is that a new iPhone?" / "Is that a new Galaxy?" :eek:
[X 2014 Accessories] tebower:
I thought I would share this, as it's exactly what I have been looking for since day one.

I have bought several frosted cases and "clear" cases and none of them were truly 100% transparent like I wanted for my deliberately customized phone.

I ordered one of these, the "ClearA" color, and it is genuinely a 100% crystal clear TPU case. It's thin and perfect for showing off the design of the phone.

http://amzn.com/B00SVEQDGC
[X 2014 Accessories] walrusmonarch:
That looks nice. If only it didn't cover the dimple... sigh...