yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] jaycrewz:
Ive been wondering about battery capacity over time. I already know that after a couple years, a phone thats in use may lose somewhere near 20% of its capacity (give or take depending on usage) I also know that external charger packs tend to charge around 70 to 80% of their rated capacity. I also know that when storing a lithium battery you shouldnt store it full or dead...but around half charged...and that this is how batteries are shipped inside phones or as standalone products.

What I dont know however, is what kind of degradation or loss of capacity to expect in the battery of a new unused phone, that was old stock from a some time ago. Be it 1, 2, 3 years or more. For example...say someone buys a phone that released in 2013...it was manufactured in June of that year and has a 2000 mah battery.

Aware me oh great bros of xda. Ive been curious about this for some time.
[General Questions and Answers] jaycrewz:
bump. Id love any response.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] desiregeek:
After I encrypted my Galaxy S6 EDGE the first thing that shows up is asking me for a password in Chinese. Why did it go from English to Chinese after setting up fast encryption? Any way to change or fix this?
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndroidState:
Any solution? it is asking me for a password in chinese after every reboot.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] desiregeek:
No solution yet, sorry. Yours too?
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] desiregeek:
Previously phones did not require a restart each time a sim card was taken out or changed, why is it that now each time we pull a sim card out or change a sim card that we have to restart the device? This is rather annoying!
[HTC Excalibur] transportguy:
I called Tmo (USA) and told them that I was travelling to Canada and wanted my SIM unlock code for my Dash. I gave them my IMEI and they emailed me a 8 digit code to unlock the phone. Only problem is that I need the "foreign" SIM to initiate the code entry on the phone according to their instructions (see below). I am wondering if there is another way to do this without the "foreign" SIM because I want to unlock it prior to travelling in fear that I dont want to break/brick my Dash while travelling.

Here is their email to me:

T-Mobile Sim Unlock Request

Sim Unlock Reference: XXXXXXX

IMEI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Unlock Code: XXXXXXXX

Thank you for taking the time to contact T-Mobile. Below you will see the Instructions for unlocking your HTC device.

1. Insert the foreign SIM card

2. Power on the device and the display should read "Please input unlock code"

3. Enter the unlock code and the device should display "Phone is unlocked."

4. Allow the phone to scan the network (or manually click on the antenna icon to do this)

It is very important that the instructions and SIM unlock code are entered correctly as listed. If you receive an error message while performing the instructions do not make any further attempts to unlock the handset. Please be aware that if an excessive amount of incorrect attempts are made, the phone will be permanently locked. You will need to verify the IMEI by pressing *#06# and contact Customer Care for support.

I saw this file (DASHv2Unlock.zip) from here. Anyone know if the code I got from Tmo will work with the DASH2Unlock program?

Thanks!
[HTC Excalibur] neggie:
well im in states and i called tmo and told them i was going to london just to get a unlock code and all i did was put my moms cingular sim in and boom unlocked just like that foreign card just means a diffrent sim like one of cingulars ask a friend for theres if they have cingular
[HTC Excalibur] monakh:
^^^What he said :)
[HTC Excalibur] transportguy:
Thanks, I try to go to a local Cingular retail store. MOst of my friends use Nextel or Sprint or Tmobile around here. Cingular has terrible coverage in Hawaii.
[HTC Excalibur] shiggins9:
Sim

You shouldn't need a "foreign sim," but rather any sim that's not on your carrier, then the phone should give you the unlock code prompt. I always keep an old cingular sim around for this purpose.
[HTC Excalibur] Go90go:
^ Any SIM other than your carrier's SIM is a foreign one.

~Cheers~
[HTC Excalibur] merwin:
Actually, to unlock the phones you do not even need a foreign sim. You can use your T-Mobile SIM. They just tell you that so you can make sure it's working :)
[HTC Excalibur] indiekiduk:
Thanks for the laugh ;)
[HTC Excalibur] PaisanNYC:
Yep, fairly easy. As soon a TMo emailed me my unlock code, I borrowed a coworker's cingular sim card and took all of 30 seconds total.
[HTC Excalibur] merwin:
Could have taken 15 seconds if you didn't swap SIMs :)
[HTC Excalibur] PaisanNYC:
How would you enter a code otherwise?When the Cingular sim was in it, it automatically prompted me for the unlock code.
[HTC Excalibur] yggdrasil:
Good question

im also curios as i dont have a foreign sim handy jsut been waiting for one to come my way to unlock.
[HTC Excalibur] randynchicago:
When TMo unlocks??

When you have TMo unlock the phone for you is the SIM unlocked and the CID unlocked also? Or do I have to use the website everyone has mentioned to get both things unlocked?
[HTC Excalibur] momentarylapseofreason:
Just a SIM unlock
[HTC Excalibur] yggdrasil:
unlocked now

Well finaly borrowed a cingular sim and got unlocked.

everything went well.

What now ?

;)
[HTC Excalibur] chaznet:
Hop on a plane to London, make some calls... ;)
[HTC Excalibur] steveakast3:
foriegn sim doesnt prompt to enter unlock code

Hello,

I just got my unlock code from TMO today. I put in a ATT sim but it does not prompt me to enter the code just says "Searching..." but never finds the signal.

Any help is appreciated.

currently running WM6.5 ROM V6.30EN By Lovebabyjing Build 23017[12/09/09]

tried to flash back to tmo official but kept getting errors at 3% of upgrade. "error 244 incorrect model id???"
[T-Mobile HTC One (M9)] fineazbro:
Im only asking because i've seen so many for sale on swappa very good price too $450 brand new is there something wrong with the phone i'm thinking about getting one, is it worth getting or should i wait
[T-Mobile HTC One (M9)] expertzero1:
its a good price! Get it.

just a lot of people are selling it because they got it for a discount.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M9)] CWick4141:
Most of the sealed/unopened sales you see on swappa are from HTC champions... Meaning HTC sells the M9 to people that work in carrier stores for $299 and they just turn around and sell it to make a profit
[T-Mobile HTC One (M9)] fineazbro:
oh i see well maybe i pull the trigger and get one ..hopefully ill be happy with it. oh by the way for people that already bought the phone is the camera really that bad
[T-Mobile HTC One (M9)] CWick4141:
No its not...while there are better out there its not as bad as people act like
[T-Mobile HTC One (M9)] eminembdg:
I came from nexus 5 and thought I'd just stick with nexus devices. Had the nexus 4 prior to the 5.

I'm glad I took the gamble on the m9. I love it. Smooth, fast, and all around nice features and I love the dual front facing speakers. Very happy, definitely
[Samsung Gear S] illdill:
So I received a replacement Gear S due to the update blowing out the GPS. So obviously I didn't install it on my new device. But since I have had the update icon in the status bar my gear has no longer connected remotely. Anyone else NOT install the update but still have remote connectivity?
[Samsung Gear S] illdill:
I take it back. I restarted both devices (Gear S and Note Edge) and it is connecting now. I used to be able to get it to reconnect by restarting just the Gear S, but maybe its unique to this new device. Who knows.

Actually now it keeps disconnecting and reconnecting every few minutes.
[Fuhu Nabi 2] JaceAlvejetti:
Hello all,

I am looking for a Jelly Bean Disney Recovery.

Thanks in advanced!
[Fuhu Nabi 2] aicjofs:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59452953&postcount=2592
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hotspace:
Alright guys, I'm chomping at the bit to load up a stock Lollipop ROM. Unfortunately I tripped my Knox last year and have never had any issues.

Is there any way I can take the OTA? Is there a "one click" lollipop? I've been searching in all the normal spots, but haven't found an exact answer.

Thanks for looking!! :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gabesir:
Where have you been searching? not in this forum I guess cuz the answer is here... :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] wormy987123:
None yet. The only way to get it at the moment is to use Odin and flash stock and then do a factory reset in recovery. That should get you back to official so you can take the ota. If not flash the nk4 again
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gabesir:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=60040020&postcount=58

1 - Cold boot -- Odin'd stock NK4 with odin3 just like you did (checked auto reboot and F. time)

2 - checked and let the phone do it's thing (didn't have to go through setup)

3 - Checked system and the build changed but the system didn't

4 - let bloatware from sprint install (going to remove and reflash root anyway)

5 - repeat step 1

6 - let the phone do it's thing, didn't do setup or anything -- phone booted and I ignored all installs and setup

7 - phone is on offical now -- proceeded with lollipop update.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hotspace:
I guess it's possible that the version of NK4 I'm installing is not the original OTA.

My software version is: N900PVPUDNK4

My build number is: KTU84P.N900PVPUDNK4

I'm going to look for a different tar/img file as maybe the one I'm using has something in it that isn't original.

I'm going to Reset by performing a Factory Data Reset

Then I'll boot in recovery and perform the reset there as well too.

Then, I'll flash the new NK4 and try again.

Thanks for the input guys. Sometimes you need to talk about things to figure it out :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hotspace:
KAOS420 created a "How To" that answered my questions.

http://xdaforums.com/note-3-sprint/general/how-to-restore-nk4-update-to-lollipop-t3086965

Thanks for the assist everyone.

Hotspace...OUT!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FrozenJamaican:
Hey I was wondering why my new phone is displaying that it has 4 gigs of total storage with only 1.5 gig available. Is there a way to make use of the other 2.5 gigs? My phone is a Fusion 3 GoPhone by AT&T.

Dimensions	5.33 x 2.66 x 0.37 inches

Weight	4.97 ounces

Talk Time	Up to 7 hours (GSM) / 8 hours (UMTS) talk time

Standby Time	Up to 250 hours depending on network conditions

Removable Battery	Yes

SIM Type	Micro-SIM (3FF)

Operating System & Manufacturer Support

Operating System	Android 4.4.3

Update available	No

Manufacturer	Huawei

Integrated Camera

Rear Camera Resolution/Zoom	5MP / digital zoom

Front Camera Resolution/Zoom	2MP

Video Recorder	720P@ 30fps (MP4 / H.264)

Connectivity & Location Based Services

GPS	Yes

Bluetooth	4.0 / Bluetooth Headset Connect

Data Cable	Micro USB 2.0

Near Field Communication (NFC)	No

Wi-Fi	802.11 b/g/n

Downloadable Content & Storefront Support

Windows based content	Play Store

Interface

Primary Display Type / Size	4.5 inches

Keys	Touch screen

Memory

Internal Memory	1GB LPDDR2 RAM | 4GB Storage

Expandable Memory Support/Type/Capacity	Up to 32GB
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Werner der Champ:
System storage

The 2.5 Gigs are needed for the android system and its data. Also preinstalled apps which you cannot move or uninstall (at least without root) need storage. Its just the same with my S4 mini, I also had ~2-2.5 Gig allready in use. There's nothing you can do exept of rooting your device and unistall these apps

(Warning: If you remove apps or data wich the OS needs to run, your phone MIGHT BE BRICKED or won't work correctly. Please look it up carefully!)
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] varunit:
I've purchased an imported model from ebay. Using some guides in this forum, I've unlocked the bootloader and rooted my phone. Now I would like to update to lollipop.

Here is the phone info:

Software number:1.32.401.1

Sense 6

KitKat 4.4.2

Can you please let me know how to get the OTA update to lollipop?
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] seekfind:
well, that's not the phone info; that's your software info. you should atleast reboot to bootloader and tell us your hardware info; something like A5-UL or A5-CHL or A5-DUG. also your boot and kernel versions are written there which may come in handy.

as for lolipop, there are a few threads about it on the forum like this one
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctnerdem:
How can i find my hardware info?
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] seekfind:
how did you unlock and root? as I said, you should reboot your phone to bootloader. it can be done holding power and volume buttons. your hardware info is written there
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] varunit:
Thanks for the instructions seekfind. Here is my hardware information:

A5_DUG PVT SHIP S-OFF

HBOOT-3.18.0.0000

Kernel version: 3.4.0-g001b437

From CPU-Z I figures that this is a htc_europe model

Can you please let me know anyone has updated to lollipop with this hardware?

Thanks for your time.
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] seekfind:
apparently, several people have done that

1: seems to be your best option.

2

if you run into any troubles, don'r panic, there are many workarounds available
[General Questions and Answers] gaixixon:
Hi there. I have a lenovo running android 4.2.2 with newest link2sd intalled. My phone doesn't support init.d dir but link 2sd works like a charm. I want to edit link2sd startup script while it mounts 2nd partition to do something else but i can't find it any where.

Inside install-recovery.sh has nothing related to link2sd.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LF1212:
Alright so here we go. Yesterday I was in math class and I turned off my Galaxy S5 before I took a test. That turned out to be the worst decision ever. I turned my phone back on and the wi-fi just continued to say "turning on".

I attempted to unroot my phone using odin thinking that the root was the source of the problem. Whenever I go to a root checker app it says that my phone is not rooted, but SuperSU is still installed and I can't even get the app itself open to check it out.

I am a noob, please use english and I appreciate any attempt of help. Thanks!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hilda.I:
rooted using ODIN most likely you tripped your knox and lost your warranty and fewer advantages, download your last firmware in sammobile.com most likely you will get a newer version, try to look for your Carrier
[Android Apps and Games] ShoyoHinata:
NEW GAME FOR ANDROID!!

Enjoy, it's very addictive!

Rate us!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.superpixelrain (We will solve the bug of Leaderboards in some hours!)
[Android Apps and Games] ShoyoHinata:
Nobody can give me a opinion of the game? :)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] tonyfung820:
I would like to ask the comments for the i-mate PDAL. Anyone using PDAL can suggest the performance because I want to purchase this phone. Many thanks!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Junner2003:
Not really the WIZARD, is it? You might wanna repost in the correct section ...
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] tonyfung820:
Ouch! Thanks for advice. However, what is the classification of i-mate PDAL be?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] shivam:
None lol..a PDA ? :)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] rakebshabah:
hi guys... seems are all of us puzzled about the alien called i-mate PDAL??!!

Well, I couldn't find an equivalent in HTC devices..

however, for those who are interested in looking closely to this device, please check the attachment out.. :cool:

the image is in .png format...
[AT&T LG G3] xVermicide:
in order to keep all feedback/questions in a single thread, I will link to my original thread found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3085765

Sent from my LG G3
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Liu Dongqu:
hello,everyone!I am a Chinese teenager and my English isn't good,but I will try my best to describe my question：I found a web page,but this is my frist time to write an artical so I am not able to sent it to you,i will show you it below.it shows 5.0 for defy plus,and it seems that we can download the ROM.so my question is:is it real?thanks!
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Liu Dongqu:
cloudwire.co/motorola-defy/
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidtester80:
It's fake
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] piotrekrkk:
There is no sense for lolipop defy.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1104030231:
楼上正解……ʅ（´◔౪◔）ʃ
[T-Mobile HTC One (M9)] killahax:
so i wanna try an htc this time around or go g3…. question is for those who have had the LG g2 or g3.. how is the battery life compared to HTC 9 and LG2 or 3?

and before and after rooting both phones as well.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M9)] VAbaker:
I would say G2 got the best battery life but G3 got better camera. Both of them got better battery compared to M9.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M9)] xxquicksh0txx:
I prefer the camera on the m9 to the g3. A lot more control with the m9...

Battery life is better as well.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M9)] killahax:
how much is the battery life last wile using it? and is the phone better with root as well with xposed?
[T-Mobile HTC One (M9)] jbfountain:
As far as I know there is no 64 bit Xposed yet, and the 32 bit version will not work. It may even cause problems if you try and flash it. If I'm wrong let me know. I love Xposed.

Sent from this great HTC One M9 using XDA's mobile app.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M9)] xxquicksh0txx:
There's a 64bit beta in the xposed forum
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fripjob:
Hello All

I have soft bricked my Nexus 4 by applying the 5.1 OTA update from the notification in Android. This has left me with both normal boot and recovery leading to the No Command screen. From here, it seems my only route of salvage is the 'Android system recovery <3e>' menu, accessed by tapping Vol Up whilst holding Power on this screen, and using the 'apply update from ADB' option. Unfortunately, after modifying my .inf to allow Windows recognition of the device in sideload mode according to instructions I found on this forum and finding the 5.1 OTA zip for download, I reach another error. The sideload process stops at around 92% on the computer and the phone reads:

Creating parent of system/priv-app/Hangouts/lib failed, error No space left on device E:Error in /sideload/package.zip (Status 7) Installation aborted.

This error in sideloading persists regardless of using the 'wipe data/factory reset' and 'wipe cache partition' options in the Android system recovery menu. For background purposes, I was on stock LRX22C with CWM 6.0.4.7 for a recovery, and I am now trying the LRX22C to LMY47D OTA zip. Your suggestions are appreciated.

Thank You.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
You have to be 100% stock system, kernel, and recovery. If you had cwm on your not stock. Flash the system.img from the version of Android you're currently on with fastboot.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fripjob:
Thank you. I feel like a dunce having forgotten all the stuff that can be done with adb and fastboot from the bootloader menu, or even that fastboot referred to the bootloader menu. I mainly like to keep CWM around for having the flashable zip of the offline photo gallery these days. Since CWM and the built-in updater aren't compatible, is the best way for me to take updates just to run the flash-all.sh for each one that comes out and replace CWM afterwards?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
I'm on a nexus device too and that's what I do. I'd recommend twrp over cwm, cwm is not updated anymore. You'll have to re-root too. Just flash supersu.zip in the customer recovery. This is a good guide to follow, http://xdaforums.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blacksmith5:
I had a similar problem. Since I have a number of Nexus Devices I have found using "SoftSkip" Android ToolKit allows me to perform lollipop updates and avoid using OTA"s You should check it out. just google it. The instructions are very simple to follow. I have also used it with both of my Nexus 7's and my Nexus 5 sucessfully. I hope that helps......... Now if I could solve the LTE problem that would be great
[T-Mobile LG G3] xVermicide:
in order to keep all feedback/questions in a single thread, I will link to my original thread found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3085765
[T-Mobile LG G3] yanowman:
Omg first weeeeee
[T-Mobile LG G3] graphreak:
150413 release is a pretty stable and fluid ROM.

I like the display scrolling effects on, something different.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] fgr:
I've tried just about all the ones currently out there. For the S6 and the Edge, international and domestic. Most boot, but have a messed up screen. I was delighted when the one for the T-Mobile Edge actually came up with the TWRP screen, but the touch screen was totally unresponsive. Couldn't do anything.

I'm not that concerned with doing backups at this point, but I really want to be able to pull/push files from the system folder via adb. No matter what recovery I use, adb always says "device offline" when I do "adb devices". Adb works fine when I'm booted normally. I've installed the Samsung drivers, and tried choosing a driver manually, same results. I really want to do some mods to the SystemUI and Framework, but I don't like using Root Explorer or equivalent to copy them to the system folder while the phone is booted normally.

So.....

Anybody got a custom recovery working?

and...

Any idea why adb reports "device offline" while in recovery?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] fgr:
Was doing some more searching.

According to bigbiff in the S6 (non-edge) forum "ADB will not work until Custom kernel is released by Samsung."

So one question answered...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] Bricking1:
S6 Edge TWRP recovery

Did anyone ever find a custom recovery for the S6 Edge?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] sleepy926:
Recovery

I flash this one from t-mobile it boot into Twrp but the touch screen did not work only the power and volume

http://xdaforums.com//tmobile-galax...ment-notes-t3069208/post60305352#post60305352
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] Bricking1:
fgr already said that up top homie.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] Alitheia:
You mentioned that adb works fine when you're booted normally, but then that adb won't work until custom kernel is released. Could you clarify? I can't get ADB to work under any circumstances, booted normally or not. I also can't get Android File Transfer to work either.

Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] Soooperstar:
Here's a working TWRP

https://http://xdaforums.com/sprint...recovery-twrp-2-8-6-0-touch-recovery-t3102034
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] blacksantron:
Putting a theme on fixes that!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] Bricking1:
TWRP Theme

Thank you for the theme tip. Now I can cancel the class I had signed up for Chinese 101....
[General Questions and Answers] aakashj100:
Frnds need urgent help

I have xperia m (c1904) android 4.3

After rooting using towelroot and installing supersu

Gl to sd still not working, i try all methods

Like move daata to sdcard ..data...obb

And all posible folders but still after checking required files it asking to download data

Game - ashalt 8
[General Questions and Answers] M@khan #:
follow these steps;;

hey mate.. asphalt8 with gl2sd working great on my xperia e1

try these steps.....

1- root your device

2-intall gl2sd [if u already have then reinstall it]

3-for asphalt8 make a obb folder in exsdcard like this- exsdcard\obb

4-move game data in obb folder like this- extsdcard\obb\here

5-inltall apk

6-open gl2sd

7-click on mount

8-play asphalt 8

try this...

if i helped pressed thanks.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marshallbedsaul:
Sorry to be that guy(the new dude that makes a thread), but just switched from an iphone 6(verizon network)

And I ran a speed test and see the numbers in single digits with the nexus. While with the iphone I was pushing high 40-50 mbps and uploads 7-8.

So is this normal?

any tips to improve speeds?