yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Topics] A_Bunny:
Well I use orux maps which is a great mapping software though I don't know if it is open source or not. Also if you don't want to use a app you could try open street map though I think it may be available in orux maps as well.
[General Topics] Ultimous:
Thank you ... [MENTION=5504962]A_Bunny[/MENTION] that's pretty helpful

I have a lot to learn about this thing ..

I don't even know how those work ..
[General Topics] ShadowLea:
Personally I always use Maps.Me. It's free, and it uses the open source OpenStreetMaps.org maps. Highly detailed, totally offline. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapswithme.maps.pro
[General Topics] Ultimous:
Thank you [MENTION=3264549]ShadowLea[/MENTION]

I really appreciate you weighing in on this
[General Topics] Ultimous:
How to do it?

Does anyone want to help me go about replacing Google maps with the above maps?

I will test both suggestions .. many thanks to members who contributed , I really am thankful.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wovermars:
SO only after having my T705Y for only a couple days, not even a week that there are 2 black spots on the screen. No idea where these came from. My tablet has always had a case and screen protector on it so could this be factory defective? Should I return it and get a refund?
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tinderbox (UK):
Have you tried a simple reset to factory settings, have you flashed or rooted your tablet.

John.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashyx:
I think your screen is defective. The black parts are the normal parts. There is a thread somewhere on the forum regarding the problem.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wovermars:
My tablet is running a version of CyanogenMod 12.1 and i'm trying to download the stock firmware to set it back to factory so maybe I can return it.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wovermars:
So the black parts are normal and the other parts of the screen are defective? Do you have a link to the thread? Thank you.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wovermars:
So here's a clearer photoView attachment 3265412
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashyx:
http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/tab-s-8-4-screen-homogeneity-issues-t2826661
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wovermars:
So I've read that this is known as the Mura effect and every OLED type panel has it. SO should I return it in the hope that the one they exchange it for has a better screen?
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DUHAsianSKILLZ:
Yeah you should. Your tottally missing out on the super amoled screen!
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wovermars:
I'm not sure if I should. Especially if i get one with the exact same problem considering this is on majority of the 8.4
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cyanicsky09:
Before flashing CM on it, did it have the black spots?

Don't forget the thanks button, if I helped you.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wovermars:
Yes. I also reflashed the original firmware on it to see if its still there.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cyanicsky09:
Then definitely return it.

Don't forget the thanks button, if I helped you.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wovermars:
So 2 of my friends have the same tablet and they have the same problem. I also went to the store to exchange it and they let me look at the screen before I choose one and they also have the same problem. So this is something related to alot of the tab s 8.4.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DUHAsianSKILLZ:
Well. .. yes. I have never seen any problem with the 10.5 one. I'm unsure what to do now since the store you went to have all the same issue.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wovermars:
I'm just gonna stick with it. Until it becomes obsolete. Its only noticeable on greyish screens.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wovermars:
Seems like there's a lot that can go wrong with this screen. Now i'm worried of Burn in on my screen but My brightness is always at 50%
[Moto X Q&A] cyanuser:
Model: Moto X 2013 [XT1060], Verizon.

Running Cyanogenmod 11 (4.4.4) + Google Apps.

These are the issues I am facing:

1.	During calls, recipient is not able to hear me (handsfree works fine though).

Tried wipe, ROM reinstall and disabled Google check in service.

2.	Unable to send SMS (but able to receive)

Tried uninstalling Voice+, updated carrier SMSC and rebooted multiple times.

3.	During calls, when dealing with an IVRS, keypad entries I make are not recognized by recipient system.

No idea what to do.

Suggestions pls?

Yes, I am a noob.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Woodle82:
Hi,

Up until this time yesterday I thought I was relatively tech savy... Unfortunately the last 24 hours have proved otherwise!

I received the notification from Sony PC Companion to update to Lollipop, and without thinking about backing up 4 months worth of pictures / videos of my baby son, went ahead...

Unfortunately the update failed, and I was left with a phone in bootloop mode... and the only solution I found was to use Sony PC Companion to 'repair' it (which installed Lollipop), unaware that this would wipe the internal memory including all of said baby photos / videos. I haven't dared tell my wife yet, and have been up all night trying to find a way to recover the data....

Totally unfamiliar with the concept of bootloaders, rooting, etc... I investigated some recovery software options, assuming they would work in the same way as normal hard drives. It would appear that is the case, but in order to access the internal memory I've opened up (ie. confused) my brain with the more technical side of the Android OS. I've tried and failed to root the phone, as that seems to be the fundamental requirement of the various data recovery programs.

Enough of the summary, here are a few basic questions...

1. Can I root the Z1C in its current state? It's running Lollipop, bootloader unlocked (as far as I'm aware), USB debugging mode enabled, etc... If so, and I understand this is a basic question for this forum, but can someone please explain how? I've tried numerous tutorials and am totally lost...

2. If I can't root the phone as is, am I right to assume I need to downgrade the OS to KitKat or similar? Again, can someone please explain, step by step what is required...

3. Is there a simpler way to recover the internal data, or am I at least in the right ball park?

I really appreciate any help you guys can offer...

Thanks,

Tim
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nataS555:
You can try this http://xdaforums.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/14-5-0-242-r3d-customized-ru-1279-3901-t3081309 , others have succeeded, i for some reason didn´t. But yes, go back to .107, root and then install pre-rooted Lollipop.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aikon96:
With unlocked bootloader u can always root any rom. Just install your favourite Stock ROM. I recommend a FTF File that you can flash with flashtool.

Then flash the FTF / ROM and after that, the Kernel with CWM Recovery like this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2620794

--> Working Kernel for KitKat 4.44 also for Lollipop 5.02:

Now download the latest SuperSU ZIP form here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 and copy that to your SD card.

Finally restart your phone, press vol down when LED appears at bootup and flash SuperSu ZIP. --> now you are rooted.

You can also flash the latest dual recovery ZIP, if you want to return to original Stock Kernel:

To get the original Kernel of your Stock ROM back, use flashtool, select again the FTF file and uncheck all "Wipe settings" and also exclude all "flash settings" except the "KERNEL". Flash it and you are done.

Be aware of installing anything on your internal storage.

You can try to recover your files using this:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.defianttech.diskdigger&hl=de
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Woodle82:
Thanks for the advice and link. To be honest, even the instructions on that thread are beyond me at the moment... I know it's very basic for you guys, but can you please explain these steps in more detail:

- wipe system, data, cache, davik (all)

- flash this zip

What are the different FTF options listed below the main instructions? Firmware, Kernel Only and Without System?

Thanks,

Tim
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Woodle82:
Thanks for breaking it down for me! Really appreciate the time and effort. Will give this a whirl after work today.

Tim
[Micromax Canvas Nitro A310/A311] surajsahijwani:
This is my first demo Boot Animation..!!

More Exciting & Animated Boot Animation's will be posted soon..

Enjoy (y)

How to Install :

1. Download File

2. Rename it as bootanimation.zip

3. Backup(COPY) original bootanimation.zip to sd card

4. Now copy this bootanimation.zip to Root-System-Media

4. Paste and replace with original Boot Animation

5. Restart Phone!
[Micromax Canvas Nitro A310/A311] yogesh.kalyana:
Screenshots please !

could you share a few screenshots please so that we can see what is the animation about ?
[Micromax Canvas Nitro A310/A311] keerthi07:
Can anyone give canvas nitro stock boot animation as flashable zip pls??
[Micromax Canvas Nitro A310/A311] mandythecool:
Please Upload the Stock boot animation of MMX a311

Please some one upload the stock boot animation of micromax a311 .

thanks in advance
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kimo.5attab:
HI Xda ers:

mmm .. i have a problem after updating sony xperia z1 compact to Lollipop , it was rooted then i made the update .. the root have been vanished for sure then i tried the old method as i made for kitkat version by flASHING kernel .108 and rooting then it made a boot loop i then i have used the pc companion to repair it but unfourtionatley all data erased on internal storage ... so i need a help in rooting the lollipop verios to use app called ( idonot remember exactly the name but it might be digger+ or undigger+) to restore un delted data .. so please guys help ... provide me with a method to root lollipop .. or downgrading to kitkat then root and restore data make a back up the update the get the lost data ... but either that way for downgrading i donot know ... i hope a quick reply from you developers .... thanks
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SpotTech:
Backup TA partition

Unlock bootloader

flash last lollipop by flashtool

Flash kernel kitkat via flashtool in hotboot mode (fastboot option for flash) (provide by you)

when phone reboot, push volume - when led flash

flash superuser (or nut's dual recovery) by recovery after choose fix su before reboot

hard reboot phone (power + vol +)

clean your phone

relock bootloader

reflash TA partition

all file for root or dual recovery here : https://mega.co.nz/#!ZdARCSIB!p1bSDiYls1cwIve-qC4qdxuXYU0Ilt9pMJPL_z7-qhA

all work fine but not flash boot.img by fastboot directly

TEST ON LOCKED BOOTLOADER MAYBE WORK IT

Or reflash stock kitkat with flashtool and exclude userdata and cache

or reflash an lolillop and exclude user data also
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kimo.5attab:
Thanks for your concern.. But could you make it more simple?!!

And another question can i restore the lost data?!!
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SpotTech:
in some linux distribution your are a lot of app for restore lose data, but I don't think it work with mtp devices (is is your android data sms, app, call log, it's impossible)

and for update lollipop if you are lost your data, flash simply with flashtool...

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maybe test this http://www.softwarert.com/recover-mobile-data-factory-reset/
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kimo.5attab:
To make Backup TA partition i googled it i found i have to root the mobile how this root could be done?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SpotTech:
Flash kitkat rom .108, root... Many how to in xda, backup TA reflash lollipop and root it
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kimo.5attab:
i 'm so sorry but i get confused with your reply could please xplain more ... cause iam a noob not a developer or an expert . ;)
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SpotTech:
Flash with flashtool the kitkat firmware

Use the .108 for root it

most of guide are in general section of forum

backup your TA partition

also most of guide

after unlock your bootloader flash the lollipop firmware

root it

relock bootloader en reflash TA partition
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kimo.5attab:
okay : first .108 is jelly bean !

second how i can agian root the lollipop

:(
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Un|mAtr|XzEr0:
.108 is kitkat!!
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] getvaisakh:
Try this, this might work for u http://xdaforums.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/trick-rooting-stock-lollipop-14-5-0-242-t3085888
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pathaniya:
or try this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2687941
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oran3e1:
[IMG="three"]http://s11.postimg.org/c7djr3j0z/Untitled.png[/IMG]

Vodafone, O2, Black Edition and many other countries and networks have received lollipop, wheres EE's and Three's?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyz1988:
What's stopping you from flashing any of those roms?
[Android General] zijin_cheng:
[YOUTUBE]RY50RHqHqYs[/YOUTUBE]

[YOUTUBE]kvIUWrnXksM[/YOUTUBE]

Here is another text review in English and video review in Italian:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=61658776&postcount=135

You can preorder this phone here, it's $150, but using coupon code "GBEBLU" brings the price down to $121. This phone exits the preorder stage on June 04:

http://goo.gl/p0LUp9

Important Specs:

5.5" 1280x720 Display

Android 5.1 Lollipop

MTK6735 64 bit Quad Core CPU 1.5GHz

2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz

3G: WCDMA 850/900/2100MHz

4G: FDD-LTE 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz

16GB ROM/ 2GB RAM

5350mAh Battery

Back camera: 8.0MP

Front camera: 2.0MP

14.8 x 7.8 x 0.95 cm

FAQs

Will this phone work in my country? http://www.willmyphonework.net/

ROMs:

http://www.needrom.com/category/bluboo/x550/

How to flash ROMs:

http://blog.bluboo.com.cn/how-to-flash-bluboo-x550-android-5-1-rom/

More detailed instructions in mandarin

Drivers

Rooting Info:

Accessories

None yet
[Android General] WearySky:
Another link, the official Bluboo forums for the X550: http://forum.bluboo.com.cn/index.php?forums/x550.7/
[Android General] mesang:
Also a story about the phone at Chinese-smartphones.com. Not sure if I would buy this, with its price you should be able to get something better right? Mlais M4 Note?
[Android General] zijin_cheng:
The M4 isn't much better, it's battery is not not enough to get you through one day. You get better build quality and a better GPU but that's it.
[Android General] zijin_cheng:
Good news, Bluboo has just announced that they will be using an Amprius battery, the same company that manufactured the THL5000's 5000mAh battery! Check out the original post for more info.
[Android General] bugeyes:
x550

I've got one of these on preorder, having talked to Bluboo on Facebook (they answer very quickly!!!) I've been told I should get it early June, looking forward to testing it out!!
[Android General] zijin_cheng:
Awesome! The more people that get this phone the better! Battery life has always been the achilles heel of modern phones and hopefully this will solve it once again.
[Android General] Maor545:
I am considering buying one. Here are some findings:

At Gearbest with code "uspc" you can get it for 138USD, which is quite a bargain.

I have seen a geekbench battery result of almost 16hours! It seems, that this phone can make 14-15 hours Screen on time. (I can not post a link, cause I am a newbie here)

Here comes my concerns:

What glass is used? What if I drop the phone and the glass gets cracked? I can not find any shop with bluboo replacement parts.

What about ROM, is there going to be enough buyers in the dev community, so there will be chance for a stable ROM... and Android M
[Android General] Arnst:
You can get it even cheaper with coupon code "GBEBLU" at Gearbest. It'll come out to $121.90, so $28 off if you purchase before June 4th. I'm hoping that it'll eventually get root!
[Android General] s7yler:
[YOUTUBE]RY50RHqHqYs[/YOUTUBE]
[Android General] zijin_cheng:
Thanks Syler, added to OP!
[Android General] Krystyna:
How about battery life and screen on time?
[Android General] s7yler:
Geekbench 3 Battery Test: (Very good Time/Score!): http://browser.primatelabs.com/battery3/63878
[Android General] Maor545:
Thanks to 1280x720 resolution it has to perform better than THL 5000.
[Android General] zijin_cheng:
I think it might be about the same as the THL5000, as the THL5000 gets 13 hours in Geekbench.
[Android General] EricaP2593:
Thanks, great help!
[Android General] s7yler:
No the Blueboo X550 gets over 16 hours in Geekbench.
[Android General] Maor545:
It has more or less the same battery as THL5000. In terms of CPU the MTK6735 is the most power efficient CPU from Mediatek so far. The screen has lower resolution than THL. And it comes with Lollipop and ART runtime. If the ROM is not screwed, the screen on time on this phone has to be far more better than THL 5000.

After all it has 3more hours in the geekbench.
[Android General] zijin_cheng:
That was what I was getting at. I was trying to point out that both the THL and Bluboo have about the same efficiency because the Bluboo X550 has a lower resolution and a much more power efficient processor and 300mAh more but a 0.5" bigger screen, and only gets 3 hours more than THL5000.
[Android General] Alekim91:
there are some rom for example miui? thanks a lot
[Android General] parfetto:
I have a Xiaomi Note with 3100 mah battery and with same APP and same usage the x550 double the time battery..

So i have to say the battery is amazing.. i can make 2 days

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Its greate if someone can port a miui Rom :)
[Android General] y2imm:
So I bought a new SD card, checked both for errors and found none, formatted, tried the tape on the card plus the double sided tape over the metal top of the slot...the SD card does not appear in storage, but when I remove the card Android recognizes this and asks me to replace it, so WTF?!
[Android General] parfetto:
You need to resoldering the sd card slot..

The pinacle from sd slot .
[Android General] megthebest:
But, how is frequent this sd card issue? Anyone other experienced it? I put my sd card only 1 time and it works correctly.. Only thing was to push more on the slot
[Android General] parfetto:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeEAlJSeUog&feature=youtu.be

See that video

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Thats what happen to sd slot with low usage..

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Its not frequent, its a bad soldering manufactory that need to be corrected in future..

Sorry guys, my bad english, but i know all you understand me.. :)
[Android General] y2imm:
Yup, gotcha
[Android General] nate1975:
So what you're saying is, don't preorder phones.
[Android General] parfetto:
No.

I say you all need to make a reclamation to your seller to see iff the factory solve the problem quickly
[Android General] megthebest:
Tested battery, amazing!

Screen is always on for 10 hours, 37% battery remaining, wifi and 1 sim in standby, internet surfing and playstore download of about 300mb apps... Simply incredible battery in my opinion!
[Android General] osiris010:
I got 36+ hours in one charge with 7+ hours of on screen time at 55-60% brightness, WiFi, Bluetooth and location all on, mostly on WiFi but some 3G web browsing, 22 total hours of standby, texting and some calling. I took some screenshots that I'll post when I get home. I just wish I could use American LTE bands and this would be my go to phone lol. I wish my N6 had a battery like this lol. I'm on 10% (with only 2+ hours of on screen time at 20-30% brightness) at the moment and took it off the charger at 7am, not even a full 8 hours with this massive screen.
[Android General] parfetto:
I agree.

Its the best phone battery i have used till today.

Also fantastique WIFI and 3g /4g band works 200%

The only problem is the low quality control before introduce in market.

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I mean 3g/4g band for Europe contry.. Portugal in my case.

Thats why my english is so good :) :) :)
[Android General] mlahor:
How does this phone compare to VKWORLD VK6050S (6050 mAh)?
[Android General] parfetto:
I think the mainboard is the same but not realy shure.

The assembler is diferent one..

The battery i cant compare but i presume maybe a litle more biger in vk.

Also the inew brand have the same model but only 1 gb ram.

All are chinese manufactory or assembler so we NEVER know the true.. hehehe
[Android General] Liffeyman:
Tempered Glass screen protectors

So, have been looking for a while for some tempered glass screen protectors and only ever found one listing on aliexpress and it was 12 euro. Wasn't that interested in paying such a high price for something that normally go for around 2$.

Anyway, done some investigation and found the very same product listed with the same seller on ali for only 1.75 euro. It must be a generic model for all 5.5' screens

Just thought id share

12 euro version

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Orig...-Glass-for-Bluboo-X550-Phone/32377827406.html

2 euro version

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Orig...plus-One-Plus-one-1-OPO-Phone/2038424922.html
[Android General] Alekim91:
Wow thanks you a lot!!!!

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There is a method to fix gps?
[Android General] megthebest:
they promised to fix in the next OTA

http://blog.bluboo.com.cn/bluboo-x550-gps-navigation-test-on-car/
[Android General] WearySky:
For Fido/Rogers customers, phones with 2600mhz FDD-LTE work pretty well up here in Canada. But Bluboo flat out lied about the frequencies supported by this phone (I remember from the initial info that it said it would support 850/1900 3G and 2600 LTE), and for some inexplicable reason Gearbest still hasn't updated their product page even though it's quite clear that the actual frequencies supported are totally different.
[Android General] Liffeyman:
Anyone find a fix for the mic? really struggling with mine
[Android General] Alekim91:
See the previous pages ... I solved this ... I felt really flat. Now it 's okay.

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Then, we hope...
[Android General] Alekim91:
http://xdaforums.com/android/genera...350mah-169-t3084126/post61732138#post61732138

In this page u can find all
[Android General] Zx-:
Thank you very much, BUT! On both screen protectors we can see camera and sensor hole on wrong side! This is not for our bluboo.

Bad english, sorry. :eek:
[Android General] dumalek:
New firmware

New update of firmware just appeared in the phone - approximately 58MB promising better user experience. Does anybody tried and what is new/improvement? Unfortunately i do not have time to install and try.
[Android General] Zx-:
Now can record hd video (720p) and light sensor works better. Seems like this is the only difference. And minimal brightness fix.

BadEnglish.
[Android General] osiris010:
I'll try it today and report back soon

Edit

Sorry I wasn't able to try it yesterday, and my work has taken me out of state for a few weeks so I won't be able to try the update until the end of the month ??
[Android General] Liffeyman:
Looks like you can't OTA update if you're rooted!
[Android General] nightkid:
I tried unrooting but it wouldn't work still. It says my system is damaged... What should I do?
[Android General] Alekim91:
You should upgrade, or you lose the root?