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[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] infinitylook:
Been using Z3 for quite a while and to be honest i'm not contented with it's camera performance. Some say the camera algo sucks for sony but i saw great pics especially lowlights taken by this phone. There's a photography thread here but settings are not so fully explained. Maybe some of us here are pro and using their Z3 for a lot of photography. Maybe you can give tips. Is superior auto good (i don't think so it Is). I want to be able to do great low light shots here and daylight as well. Thanks in advance!
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abhinav.tella:
Im not a "pro" by any means far from it lol. Anyway do not use "Superior Auto" it can be down right horrible at times.

Use Manual, at 8MP and set ISO as needed or just auto. Higher ISO for darker/slower scenes. I also enabled digital image stabilization.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] infinitylook:
How about scene modes? How often do you use them? I tried using night scene with blurry and soft results.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] operacarmen:
(Hi, this is my first thread. .. love this forum .. )

What are the accessories did you get or planning to get for Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4? what are your recommendation for cases, screen covers, batteries ..etc? and where should we buy them? ... Thank you :D
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DarkMenace:
I want to see a heart rate wristband.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] operacarmen:
I am looking into AliveCor Heart ECG Monitor. ..it "suppose" to Immediately detect atrial fibrillation in an ECG ..etc and it was cleared by the FDA ... my dad has atrial fibrillation ... it seems awesome, but not going to buy it until i see good amount of reviews
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DarkMenace:
That would be this I assume?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] operacarmen:
I think this is an old clearance product, they have a new product on their website and it costs $75 ..also i think they are going to make phone cases with built in heart monitor (they did that for iPhones) ... But I'm not sure how good are they ...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DarkMenace:
Nice :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Kevins89notch:
Samsung just restocked their inventory so I picked up the battery kit with the 50% coupon they emailed me earlier.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] baldd86:
I bought the Samsung case/cover with the built in wireless charging from Amazon. I have had it for over 2 weeks and really like it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] operacarmen:
what's model/item number for your case .. ..
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] baldd86:
Samsung S-View Wireless Charging Cover for Galaxy Note 4 - Retail Packaging - Charcoal by Samsung

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OP5SAA8/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_nopLub0VRWY5M
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JippleStar:
I too have this cover and love it o: Keeps my naked screen nice and safe from scratches :silly: Too bad I probably won't use it any more because of my Gear VR :( Well... I suppose I could use it... but the Gear would look so weird with that s-view cover open S:

Edit:

I would also like to get that Gear S and the fancy new advanced s-pen (I really hope Gear VR users can use it as a magic wand lol)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] operacarmen:
How do you like gear VR? do you recommend it?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Hardknockz313:
I picked up the Gear Vr
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ECrispy:
Want to get a 128GB microsd but they are too expensive, so will probably get 32/64GB.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Rippley05:
The thinnest case I've ever owned, Rinke, is what I use now. I'm patiently waiting for Samsung to freaking release the LED flip case.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JippleStar:
I would definitely recommend it! The Oculus Cinema made the Gear VR worth it for me :silly: It's like a portable movie theater without the annoying kids everywhere! :D The screen feels much much larger than any normal TV watching experience X]

Plus... It reminds me of Misaka's Sisters from To Aru Kagaku no Railgun :highfive:

edit:

oh, the games are pretty rad too :3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] abrahamjones:
Keyboard

I need a keyboard (bt) to get rid o tablet but cant find one
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] oneandroidnut:
i got one for $99 and it was worth every penny
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Martinjv71:
Accessory forum?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mikespe:
I really want to get the Battery Kit with my 50% coupon but they are backordered and I can't find any place that will price match with the coupon. I already have the Moto 360 which works great with the Note 4 but I have been tempted to get the Gear S...I'm just waiting for the prices to drop a bit. I bought the Gear 1 about 8 months ago for $99 and liked it's functionality over the 360...but I like the notifications and looks of the 360 better.

I also just purchased a wireless charging receiver that works great. I'm waiting on the flip case to arrive some time this week....
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] oneandroidnut:
i purchased the battery kit and 2 spare batteries with my 50% months ago and paid like $40 for it all LOL
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mikespe:
Well maybe you can help Samsung get them back in stock! :D
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] oneandroidnut:
haha i will sell you mine for $80 hahaha
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Jacob2kD:
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OQBH5SY...olid=RDU1RDWIWSVG&coliid=I22TFUGQ9RKOTJ&psc=1
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] tfly212:
Picked up the spare battery and charger pack...great to always have a spare battery at the ready when you will be away from a charger for a long period.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] BigggJack:
So far, I have picked up a BT keyboard from Amazon, a 64GB card, the Wireless charging S view cover, 2 mini charging pads & the Gear Fit. I think I am good for a little bit, though I would like to get some kind of mount for in the vehicle
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 Software Upgrading] fuhayer:
we need a topic just for updated latest ROMs for WM5 and for WM6 for all ROMs. we are getting quite confused when we look for a updated rom and it really would be useful if just a sticky topic opens just to download latest ROMs.

thanks
[General Accessories] mcmannion:
Thanks, Vectron, for your detailed post and great photos.

After much searching, I think I'm leaning towards the Dilex Pro for my Note 4. I have the white phone and was thinking of the white case, but read a brief comment on the Seidio web site that caught my attention:

The answer to my question is probably self-evident, but I'll ask anyway, just to be sure:

QUESTION: Does the "Glossed White" Dilex Pro case have a different finish than the other colors - specifically, its it more slippery?

I owned an S4 before the Note 4 - which met its demise when I dropped it on a tile floor and shattered the display. Overall, it was a great phone, but the damned thing was so slippery that its amazing that it lasted as long as it did (I know, I could have been using a case all along, but I just hate the extra size and weight that a real protective case adds). I was happy to see that the Note 4 had a textured back, though in the last week of ownership I've found it to be equally slippery as the smoother S4 back. Add the metal edges (which I don't understand what all of the hype is about, but I digress...), and it's dangerously slippery, even with my carrier's insurance plan (and commensurately high deductible).

I've been attracted to the Seidio cases because of the rubbery, grippy finish that everyone describes. I just want to make sure that the white color has the same texture - or that I choose another color, instead. TIA for any first-hand feedback from white Dilex owners.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duraaraa:
I will have a Note 4 in a few days.

I'm thinking about getting an AppRadio, and in order to use ARUnchained or the like on it, it looks like I might need to have SELinux be off or set to permissive, or something of that nature.

I know it's possible to do this with various kernels on the development forum, but I'm wondering what the easiest way to do this is, if I want it to be stock or as close to stock as is possible, just with permissive SELinux.

I've tried to figure this out on my own, but the closest I can find is flashing a kernel with a whole lot of other modifications, which I don't necessarily want to do at first. Anyone know of any other way, or of a kernel where there are not so many modifications?

Thanks for any help!
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] louforgiveno:
You can usually find a stock kernel with selinux set to permissive....i don't have it or link to it, check in Jovy's thread in development he usually posts one.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShrekOpher:
While the device is still on 4.4.4 you can use SELinuxMod Changer from the play store. It may not work once we upgrade to 5.01 though

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrbimc.selinux
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duraaraa:
Big thanks to everyone for the advice. I will give it a try when I receive the phone!
[General Accessories] daiash:
Thanks for this I've been waiting for a decent review of this case!

Cheers.
[General Accessories] mvc1972:
Great review Vectron! Definitely peaks my interest on purchasing the Capsa. Seems like a good compromise between size and protection.
[General Accessories] daiash:
None in stock in the UK, ordered one from USA.

Sent from my Note 4
[General Accessories] Limitedzero:
Does the magnetic latch affect the pen performance in any way? I read all cases that have magnet in them mess up the pen.
[General Accessories] d12unk13astard:
Always look to your reviews for my accessory purchases, this definitely looks like a winner!
[General Accessories] mikespe:
Seems to be sold out on Amazon as of yesterday...
[General Accessories] daiash:
Forgot to ask, but how does the screen protector affect the finger print scanner?

Sent from my Note 4
[General Accessories] daiash:
Mine was delivered today, the volume button is upside down! + at the bottom and - at the top! I have emailed Seidio about this, and the front cover at the top is not snug against the back piece of the case.

To be honest not impressed with the quality of the design and finish.

Ordered direct from Seidio before anyone asks too.

Sent from my Note 4
[General Accessories] felloffthetruck:
What glass protector do you have on your Note 4?
[General Accessories] d12unk13astard:
Even vectrons unit has the upside down volume buttons on it, but it's not a huge flaw imo.. tho one that should have been fixed before release for sure especially for its asking price.
[General Accessories] daiash:
Top screen cover doesn't fit very well either. Mines going back. As it doesn't sit well against the back piece.

Sent from my Note 4
[General Accessories] karlleuang85:
i also need your support ,even i can not know how to insert a lot picture
[General Accessories] Rebecca James:
Awesome

i been waiting for that, nice one :)
[General Accessories] vectron:
Sorry guys, with so many reviews I don't get a chance to check all the comments. I'm still using Otterbox alpha glass tempered glass. It does its job, but halo effect is bad (plus I have VZ N4 which seems to be the worst out of all other N4 with curved screen). Yeah, volume buttons are flipped, and to be honest I didn't even pay attention to that - they do have a nice tactile response and that's all I care about. Regarding top cover and a snug fit, I had no issues either with my tempered glass. Make sure phone is sitting flush and inner rubber piece of the case (the inner shell is actually removable from the outer plastic one) is inserted correctly. Even if there is a small gap, not a big deal since this is not a waterproof case anyway. Also, home button is cutout so no issue with a thumb scanning (just that a home button will be a bit recessed), and also no issues with a magnetic kickstand - no NFC interference or s-pen interference.

Happy New Year!!!
[General Accessories] daiash:
Used it for a day, got sick of opening it to remove bits going under the cover, it's gone back to Seidio now.

Sent from my Note 4

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Shame they didn't have an Obex case like the S4 one I had. Awesome case.

Sent from my Note 4
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DDRMSTRPRO:
Just received my Z Ultra Today, and had some issues. Firstly, it was randomly powercycling. The 4.4.4 update seems to have fixed the worst of that.

However, the issue remains that the device will not read a sim card. I've tried four different sim cards from four known working devices and two carriers. It just reads, "Invalid Card- Emergency Calls Only".

I've gone through and repaired it several times using the PC Companion and i've tried several resets as well- nothing.

At my wit's end.

HALP!

Edit: Yes, i do have a valid IMEI. Knowing that, should i return the item to the seller?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
I would return it.

Is it new?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] frothe3:
Send it to Sony, if you can. Mine was defective, purchased on eBay. Called Sony, sent to repair center in Texas, they paid for shipping. Exactly one week later, device returned. WAS BRAND NEW, IN RETAIL PACKAGING!! ? Totally ? . Writing from it now. My problem was with the headphone ? jack not working at all, and a few other issues . So, I was pleasantly surprised to receive a totally new MOBILE PHONE ? !!
[Samsung Gear VR] feltrockni:
So I got the Gear VR today. It's ****ing amazing.... So next step. How do I get this to mirror my pc so that I can use it to play apps set up for the Oculus Rift from my computer? Any ideas where to start? Must see Hawken...
[Samsung Gear VR] hashcheck:
Try https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.loxai.trinus.full
[Samsung Gear VR] Powerslash:
I think for now there is no good solution yet because of too high latency for VR. But if you want to watch your own 2D/3D/360° movies you can just put them on the SD card of the Note 4 to watch in Gear VR.
[Samsung Gear VR] Haze69:
Has anyone given this a try?
[Samsung Gear VR] VRVoodoo:
I will try it tonight or tomorrow and come back here with some feedback.
[Samsung Gear VR] feltrockni:
Works

It works. But it's a method of screen mirroring to your device. Apparently there are some quirks that need to be worked out to get it fully operational. It requires an additional app for head tracking. Plus you need to basically mod every pc program you want to use to support what is essentially a false HMD. I'm still working on it.

I've also noticed a lot of latency issues with a lot of apps meant for cardboard versus the gear vr apps. Basically anything meant for cardboard is "ok" as far as head tracking goes. But the gear apps are nearly perfect. (you can use cardboard apps by sliding the phone into place while holding the usb connection tilted so it doesn't quite connect) As an example, I tried Vanguard V before it was released for gear using the cardboard version. The tracking lag was irritating to say the least. But when I tried the gear version, the tracking was perfect. This makes me hesitant on how well this will work in general. Though some of them are hit or miss on tracking. A few are almost as good as the gear vr stuff. Almost. I think the Gear VR headset may have additional tracking sensors built into it. After all, it says "mouse disconnected" when you remove the handset from the headset.
[Samsung Gear VR] darekz:
I think there is gyro in headset itself. There is folder called oculus in phone storage with "gyrocalibration" file inside
[Samsung Gear VR] feltrockni:
That also could be calibration on the phone gyro.
[Samsung Gear VR] pintopunk:
Use kinoconsole works great for me on note 4
[Nexus 5 Accessories] c_86:
Hey guys... so took some inspiration from someone else on this one... I cant remember who it was or where i saw it...

Anyways, the story behind it is that i was having issues with placement of my phone with the case i use and the google official charger... It took me a good 2-5 mins of moving it millimeter by millimeter to get it to connect and stay charging... then I saw someone post something about putting the charger behind a picture frame... placing the charger behind the frame in a way so that as soon as you place the phone in the frame it would connect...

well spent time time tonight, about a hour from start to finish... most of that time was finding the perfect sweet spot for the phone to connect to the charger...

I took the frame took the back piece off, used the glass, and put a black piece of paper there so it was see through...

just hot glued everything together as it was the easiest to until if i need to in the future... then for the stand part, i just ripped that off, did some bending and hot glued that to the back when i got the angle i wanted... from the front it looks great, back, its a bit messy, but no one will see that

well here are the results of that:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] toxicpaulution:
http://imgur.com/a/OpjY1 here's the one I made. Nokia wireless charger I picked up for 5$ and the dock was from an old gba sp dock. Was easy to make :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] h4z3d:
Ooh, you just made me think about going to Home Depot to pick up some wood and building an addon for my desk.
[G3 Accessories] soulysephiroth:
So I see that they make a G3 slim battery that does 3900 MAH.

This one is a 3850

and this one is the 3900

I've been wanting an extended battery but dont want to mess with the form factor and have and ungly back, anyone know if this is a good battery?
[G3 Accessories] shayneflashindaily:
I never trust slim bigger MAH

2SHAYNEZ
[G3 Accessories] Protagoras:
It is just a lie.

Until new technologies arrive (and we will hear about it, trust me), the capacity of a battery is directly proportional to its size. If the battery has a similar size, then it will last for the same time, regardless of the label or how you measure capacity...

I've tested for years a ZeroLemon slim battery for my Galaxy S4 that was supposed to be higher capacity (going back and forth between this one and the official battery), and they were exactly the same.

And I wouldn't trust any brand you can find on eBay or Amazon marketplace, unless you want to risk some explosion in your pants ;)
[G3 Accessories] meyerweb:
There are a couple of ways to get additional capacity out of a battery the same physical size, all of them bad. You can make the insulating layer between cells thinner, allowing for more of the battery to contain chemistry to generate power. At the risk of leakage and fire.

The other way is to play with the circuitry in the battery that reports charge levels to the phone. All name-brand Li batteries leave some margin for error, so that when it reports 100% it's not really quite fully charged, and it reports 0% before it's totally drained. It's possible to build a battery without that safety margin, so it will last a bit longer on a charge. But overcharging Li batteries is very bad for battery life, and draining them completely is also bad. So a battery that uses this technique will wear out a lot sooner. If you've ever seen a battery swell, so the sides aren't flat, that's probably a sign of overcharging.

But I think most of these aftermarket batteries don't use either technique, and the capacity claims are just flat out lies.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] shart290:
So I'm working on unlocking my Samsung Galaxy S3,and I had it working just fine, got the MSL code and was able to get into the menus.

Now it seems that no matter what computer I use, the phone won't respond. I've checked com ports, made sure connection settings were right, but no luck, even with a clean install of CDMA workshop on a new computer.

Anything come to mind that I should double check or do to try and resolve this?

I'm going from sprint to page plus.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] shart290:
I managed to figure it out after a little fiddling. The baud rate for the com port has to be set to one of the ones that CDMA workshop recognizes in the device manager details for that port. I'll post the steps later.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drift08:
I know that iPhone have this feature. User can instantly switching between front and rear camera to record video. Don't get confuse with dual camera mode, which records video on one file with thumbnail within. A friend of mine was wondering if the Note 3 have this feature or not. I tried to google around but it seems to me that this feature does not exist at all. Can a user on Note 3 record a video via rear camera and instantly switch to front camera and record video? Does anyone know if there is some sort of app to do that? Thanks in advance.
[Note Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evac0721:
Hey guys!

New member and first post :)

If you dont want to read all of those words down below...haha

Ended up getting the Edge and Nexus 6 shipped to me at the same time... Cant open both devices up and test drive them. Leaning towards the edge just because of all the "phablet" features it has. And the N6 is just a big ol phone with stock android...right? Which phone should i keep? Purely suggestions/opions. Please no arguements. Thanks!

I have a bit of a situation and just wnted to get some opinions. I ordered the Nexus 6 the day it was able to be ordered from TMobile, i ordered the 64GB and that went to backorder. Since ive ordered the N6 Ive been looking at the Edge and was swayed to getting the Edge instead of the N6. So the last 2 weeks I callied tmobile to cancel my N6 order and to see if there were any dates on when theyll be getting the Edge back in stock and i kept getting no dates or info. Finally, i checked again last night and the rep told me that the Edge was definitely in stock and if i ordered it it would def ship. So i went ahead and ordered the Edge, but i noticed that my N6 order was still not cancelled so i asked the rep to process a cancellation on it again. The rep did and i was told it may take up to 48hrs.

This morning, i got an email and text stating that my Edge had shipped. Yay:). Then about an hr ago i get another email and text saying my phone had shipped, i thought that was weird so i checked the details and, of course, my 64GB N6 just shipped as well haha.

So since i cant open both boxes to test them out i would like to get some input on which phone to keep. What swayed me to the Edge was just the amount of features it has over the N6. Im wanting a phablet to use for work and just to easily take notes, schedules and whatnot and the Edge just seems like the better choice. Please no arguements just want opinions.

Thanks in advance for any replies. Sorry for the long write up, just wanted to get all the details out of the way.
[Note Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alhadee12:
I think you already made your decision. As a basketball coach, I like the Note series because of the options that are available. So, if it's mainly about business use get the Edge.
[Note Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mscion:
I would suggest you try them both for about 3 to 5 days. You should not let a 50 dollar restocking fee stand between you and your true love:)
[Note Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ingenious247:
Keep the edge. Nexus 6 has one cool feature I wish the Edge had (front facing speakers) but other than that the Edge trumps the N6 IMO

I've had a ton of phones and the Edge is hands-down the best phone I've ever owned, easy
[Note Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] avetny:
If you want maximum Performance from latest Snapdragon 805 your choice need to be a Nexus.

I got Edge and I want to tell you I'm about to get Nexus 6 White.
[Note Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chukwu77:
I have both of them as we speak and honestly, The Edge is better in terms of options and need. My Nexus is for my business line and Its basically just simple task phone. i pull it out 2-3 times a day. Just my opinion, but the Nexus is much more "boring" to me. The Edge is versatile and i like that.