yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bob Coxner:
I use my Android tablets for reading, using Google Play Books. I prefer a bright white background. With my Nexus 7 (2013) it's a pure white background, just the way I like it. With the Tab S 8.4 I can't seem to achieve bright white. It's more like a light sepia. I know sepia is a choice but that's a very dark (to my eyes) background. I've also played around with the Screen Mode but none of the choices seem to change the GPB background at all. I've turned Reading Mode on and off but I don't see any difference.

I know there are other reading apps but I like having a large library stored in the Google cloud and the ability to switch devices and have the bookmark change with it.

Any suggestions on how to change the background color for just Google Play Books?
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tsukasa713:
I'm having the same problem with my Galaxy Tab 4 7.0". I've tried everything you have and it also doesn't work. I've also noticed that when I click the home button on my device it turns bright white just before closing so I know that the app and device are capable of displaying the correct color.

I know this isn't an answer to your question, just letting you know that you're not the only one. In fact your post is the first I've seen about this issue and I've been Google searching different variations of the question.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kekinash:
Those are my settings, and whites are white as should be.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DUHAsianSKILLZ:
Yep same thing, plus reading mode is off for me. Whites are whites for me ☺
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bob Coxner:
I seem to get better whites with Basic rather than Cinema. When I use Cinema white has a strong blueish tint, especially on video. Whites on Basic are fine while watching movies, YouTube, etc. Google Play Books is now better with Basic and Reading Mode off but it's still not as bright a white as I would like.

For example, I was watching Ex Machina. An early scene has a helicopter flying over a glacier. With Cinema it looked like a sea of blue. I changed to Basic and the snow and ice turned white. You lose the oversaturated colors with Basic but the blueish whites really bother me on the other settings.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] sunycheeba416:
I'm at wits end and have been trying to do this for weeks straight. It's driving me nuts. First, I read ALL 36 pages of the thread The Definitive Guide to Unlocking & Rom Upgrading G3 Wizards (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=285435) and all of thread SOLUTION FOUND -CID/sim UNLOCKING FOR WIZARD WITH AKU2 ROMS (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=263116). Both refer to downgrading to (ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.co...OM__RUU_Wizard_1050412_WWE_101_11210_WWE.exe). It always freezes at 98%. I tried different computers, cleared my Temp files, rebooted the phone and PC.. I tried all this over a dozen time and had to revert back to the factory ROM a dozen times. I even tried xelencin's ROM (T-Mobile_RUU_Wizard_2261020_226_22511_ENG_US.exe) which has a built in CID unlocker and it froze at 98% too!! It didn't unlock my CID either. It's working for everyone else who has Cingular or Tmobile phones, but I think since mine is directly from the factory, it's different. Is there any other ROM I can downgrade to 1.X or a way to CID unlock with my 2.17 (G3 phone). At this point I'm wore out of ideas and will try anything. I would greatly appreciate any help and experiences.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] luiggi:
All flashing stalls for a while in different parts of the process showing the red bar in your phone (even @100% in the progress bar), how long have you left the phone in "freezing" status? May be you aren´t giving it enough time...?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mapleman321:
try a different computer if its possible, i tried downgrading to button's rom like 10 times on my dell 700m and it got stuck @ 98% everytime, then i went to my desktop and it worked on the first try. best of luck

try searching 98% in the forums' i think other people had the same problem when i searched it months ago
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] marciofranco:
To Unlock 2.xx you can use lokiwiz03

If your looking to CID unlock I believe lokiwiz03 will do the job. But if your on 1.xx IPL/SPL then you can use lokiwiz02.

MGF
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dcapolungo:
I had the same pbl as you your phone is CID locked. to solve it I have uncid my phone by using this toll first:

hard_SPL-G4.exe

you will find it here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=329147

then I have used the toll lokiwiz02b and choosed the option CID unlock.

After that I have try all of the WM6 ROM and it had worked with 100% of them.

Let me know if it have worked for you.

Have Fun :)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] zabardast_1:
Let me correct you here,your phone is semi CID unlocked due to 'HardSPL',it's not permanently CID unlocked or get it unlocked by lokiwiz02b,it didn't do anything,who gave you this impression,that you can CID unlock a G4 device with lokiwiz02b and that to after performing 'HardSPL'.you are upgrading to all wm6 latest custom built Roms,cuz your phone is HardSPL and all the new Roms do not include IPL/SPL in them,but never try to flash a rom with IPL/SPL in it,you'll "Brick" your phone,ok,even if you try to flash the official carrier's Rom,which includes IPL/SPL in it,will brick it,until and unless you remove the 'HardSPL' from your phone.

A permanently CID unlocked by lokiwiz02b can only happen with a G3 device and it can be flashed with any rom,even if it contains ipl/spl.

SO, don't post a wrong advise to guys,like this.

Cheers !!!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Inside 4ndroid:
Zeus Toolkit was first put into development in january of 2014 for the use with the Allwinner A13 tablets. Since its birth the tool has progressed rapidly with new functions which make repairing/modifying a breeze compared to doing it all from a command prompt and coding scripts etc..

The tool can automate tasks which some might find hard to do manually for instance editing the script.bin

NOTE: Could ALL Q&A related posts please be posted in the new Q&A Thread HERE any Q&A related posts will not get a response from this thread. Thank You.

SCREENSHOTS

FUNCTIONS

Analyze Device

CPU Info

CPU Usage

Software Version

Battery Stats

Build Description

Partition Info

LSMOD

Firmware Backup

Open Livesuit

Bootanimation Changer

Boot Logo/Splash Changer

Build.prop Editor

Scrript Tool/Editor

CWM Recovery Installer

DragonFace

VERSION CHANGELOGS

**Version 5.0**

Cleaned Up Code :P

Fixed all bugs brought to my attention!

Redesigned GUI Completely (due to the future addition of other devices :P)

Removed Root Function (all allwinner tabs are already rooted when bought)

Removed Zeus Rom (no longer maintained)

Removed Automatic Updater (due to some security issues on my side should be back in next version)

Temporarily Removed Windows Drivers (i am fixing it up and will be back in the next version)

** Version 4.5 **

Added Root Function

Added The first version of the Zeus ROM JB 4.2.2 (for nearly all allwinner a13 tablets)

Fixed som GUI Elements

** Version 4.4 **

Added Rooting function

Added/Changed some GUI details

Fixed Bug installer not creating shortcuts on desktop/start menu

** Version 4.3 **

Added some GUI changes eg, cursor changes etc..

Added Screenshift Fix Function

Added Inverted TS Axis Fix

** Version 4.2 **

Added Automatic Updater

DOWNLOAD

Zeus ToolKit v5.0

​

XDA:DevDB Information

Zeus ToolKit, Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)

Contributors

Inside 4ndroid

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: 5.0

Stable Release Date: 2015-05-19

Created 2015-05-20

Last Updated 2015-05-20
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Inside 4ndroid:
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[Miscellaneous Android Development] ropelyns:
Digital kingcom joypad c73 . A13 mid 7#pcb-vre05.. firmwarevpls
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Aditya Kr:
nice tool
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sabret00the:
I'm randomly getting a invalid SIM. Sometimes this causes the phone to do this stupid countdown thing and restart. Is anyone else seeing this issue, does any have any idea how to fix it? I requested a new SIM card but it's not fixed the issue in the slightest.
[Xperia Z1 General] NexusGTS:
270 rooted with recovery https://mega.co.nz/#!1pR3VQwC!C-3X-Y...B8pfpy_aDLjwo0

New link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mcadp7d-IvV3l1Z1c1WlFkRnc/view?usp=sharing

Proof: https://youtu.be/wiuHFXTk3xY
[Xperia Z1 General] iain26:
its asking for a decryption key
[Xperia Z1 General] NexusGTS:
i did not know . i will update the link :)
[Xperia Z1 General] nalab1:
Is this a flashable zip?
[Xperia Z1 General] ImADev:
You shouldn't really install this anyway.

I've said this in another thread, but if you flash the wrong firmware you can effect your baseband and each ROM also has different settings depending on your region. Like some might use "LTE" and some might use "4G". There's also other changes such as if fast dormancy is enabled or disabled, so you really should wait and install the correct ROM for your device.

I'm waiting for the generic UK version to be updated. It's odd though that T-Mobile's was released before it since the generic version doesn't have to go through the same network checks and customization.
[Xperia Z1 General] Omanujaku:
Not true - In the UK all networks have to authorise or approve the update before it can be released to Generic devices
[Xperia Z1 General] ImADev:
The generic update doesn't need anything from the network providers as it's downloaded from Sony servers. It just has to pass certification.

None of the UK network providers put out the generic update over their network. There's nothing to customize and it doesn't depend on them. Think about it. If Sony had to wait for all of them to approve the update then it wouldn't be released for months because they would all hold off giving it the go ahead until their network specific versions were ready.

Most of the time the updates are released in whatever order Sony feels like giving them out in. Before it was the generic version, O2 and Vodafone with the rest to follow and now it's as if it's gone in the opposite order.
[Xperia Z1 General] Dadovvv:
Here is flashable .zip Official Prerooted C6903 Central Europe Customized CE3 14.5.A.0.270 R1D.zip with NUT dualrecovery included.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B30...ew?usp=sharing
[Xperia Z1 General] Omanujaku:
I have knowledge of the UK market and how it works - Networks have to approve the update before Generic handsets receive the update - I'm not saying the networks have to release the update but they do have to approve the update
[Xperia Z1 General] NexusGTS:
This is From Italy And is GLOBAL-LTE , it would work on any unlocked c9603.
[Xperia Z1 General] jcgechevarria:
what's diference between central europe ce1, ce2,ce3,ce4?
[Xperia Z1 General] mati865:
NFC, LTE icons and option to convert diacritic marks into normal characters (when you use diacritic marks SMS can contain only 70 characters; this option will convert for example word żółw into zolw so you have 160 character SMS back).

I'm preparing pre-rooted CE1 with NUT DualRecovery 2.8.15 right now.

EDIT: After short tests everything seems to be working download here https://mega.co.nz/#!k5YAyA7a!Pcpo5RuWau-gdAM3y-YcZ0ZxzLdaH88czwQLiiIyD3Y
[Xperia Z1 General] ImADev:
The UK uses EURO-LTE, which uses a different baseband file. Here in the UK it's called 4G and not LTE, so although it might appear to work it's still going to give you the wrong network icons and options. That can result in people complaining about poor battery life and other such issues.

As do I, which is why I think you're confusing certification with approved provider specific firmwares.

Network providers only have to approve of their own custom firmwares. They'll check the settings, branding and include any bundled apps. They don't have to do that with the generic firmware though because it's not designed for their version of the device. So the generic firmware is certificed (safe and works on the networks) and then that's enough for it as Sony distributes that update. The network providers already know what's included in the update because it's exactly the same as their own version but without all of the branding and crap.
[Xperia Z1 General] Giozer:
Hello.

I'm in Italy and I have a Xperia Z1 6903, with KK, rooted with newroot and CWM Recovery v.6.0.4.7 (installed by newroot) and with some modules Xposed; Locked bootloader.

Can I use your prerooted ROM?

Your ROM works well in Italy?

After installation, I still find my recovery or installing a new recovery from your zip file?

Any advice or suggestions

Thank you.
[Xperia Z1 General] peperusso:
Yes

Yes, I've installed yesterday

Grim new dual recovery
[Xperia Z1 General] Giozer:
Can I use youe ROM with Locked Bootloade?

Thank you.
[Xperia Z1 General] WWH_0311:
Does it work on locked bootloader?

Just flash like normal with xperia flash tools?not need unlock bootloader?:confused:
[Xperia Z1 General] johnblaze00:
I used the op last release when the lp firmware originally came out with a xperia z1 but from Rogers in Canada with a locked bootloader. No issues. Using his build now but I'm waiting to update to this as people seem to be having random issues. Nothing to do with OP.
[Xperia Z1 General] Giozer:
Hello. I have a Xperia Z1 with KK and root. After doing wipe data and cache wipe, I installed the ROM from recovery. The ROM I had copied from the PC to microSD (SD card1 that). But the procedure only lasts 2-3 sec. At the restart I am still with KitKat, only with a factory reset. What is wrong?
[Xperia Z1 General] CharlesG70:
Any chance of you building the [.270 ] version for the 6906?

I am from Canada and can't find it anywhere... On Rogers with locked bootloader. Any help is appriciated.

Cheers
[Xperia Z1 General] NexusGTS:
You mean a pre-rooted file for c6906?
[Xperia Z1 General] CharlesG70:
Hi NexusGTS,

Yes that is exactly what I am looking for. My current ROM is the .242 with NUT's recover (TWRP and CWM), and preRooted.

I really need to learn how to do this myself, but I am just not there yet.

If you are able that woudl be great ;)

thanks,
[Xperia Z1 General] NexusGTS:
There are only 2 regions with that build number . USA and Canada , witch do you want? I dont think that they are global-lte , maybe the versions are branded.

edit: tutorial on how to make a pre-rooted file https://youtu.be/d573CsBpnus
[Xperia Z1 General] bobbytomorow:
Yeah bro I second this, we seem to get left out of all the fun
[Xperia Z1 General] NexusGTS:
https://mega.nz/#!554wwIqa!IO_EPLznKpBW0rla5cuqBPvfW-5KdlOXqVyxG_4zD0I Canada region Teleus
[Xperia Z1 General] bobbytomorow:
yeah brother thanks dude
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demmo81:
Hello guys I just wanted to share my knowledge in something related to the camera of our beastly phone and please share your thoughts as well I want to make sure because there are a lot of videos is showing something not real in the phone while comparing to others

OIS : is a hardware thing not a software and it can't be switched off or played with ... it's used in all the video qualities including the 4k ....

DIS : is a software process that is customizable with a switch one and off and used only for 1080p and 720p (30 fps )

He funny part the when u close the dis and the phone use only the ois the video become wobbly right ? and sharp movement but with he dis it's smooth video and some times it shakes really hard and cropped not like the normal video u shoot with the ois ...

If you have anything you would like to say or any video to compare please share...

I'm not sure if I'm right or wrong.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] nubzi:
Sorry for the bad post, wrong section.
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nubzi:
Hello,

I've broke the screen on my Nokia Lumia 520 and the touch screen is no longer working.

Is there any way I can recover some contacts (without replacing the screen) as they were not backed up to Windows Live account?

Thank you so much!
[HTC One SV] Thordgar:
Hi, I successfuly got root and s-off on my HTC One SV (my aim was only to install Link2SD).

But with TWRP Recovery 2.7.0.1, I have a problem with offline charging, so I want to go back to stock recovery .

My HTC is a K2_u software version 3.11.401.106.

Can anyone upload the stock recovery file for this sw version?

Thank you
[HTC One SV] old.splatterhand:
You'll find it in this firmware.zip.
[HTC One SV] Thordgar:
Thanks a lot! Finally I haven't to pull out the battery every time :D
[Galaxy Note 4 General] wireless.tech.expert:
Working 6 months with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (910F), 5 Years with Samsung

I am not a regular user / buyer. I have many smartphones and when I like a brand, i am buying everything i can from the same brand.

Until 5 years ago, I was working only with HTC. I bought 8 HTC smartphones.

And then I discovered Samsung.

From then, I bought 10 Samsung smartphones, 3 Samsung Smart TVs and more.

But my passion to Samsung started to crack, and all because of my Note 4 issues.

When I received the Note 4, it was amazing - excellent battery life, everything worked perfect.

And then came updates...

After the first update, the Note 4 started to have bluetooth issues - I need to make restart twice a day in order to work with my bluetooth headsets (even with Samsung headsets).

With more updates, the battery life dropped dramatically. After the Lollipop update, the battery is dropping 3-5% per hour, without using it. Android OS and bluetooth dropped the most.

Dont tell me to make hard reset - I made it twice.

Its time to leave Samsung and work with a company that can give me what Samsung gave me until two years ago.

Samsung will need to convince me that it improved before I will return.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] tmac31:
using bluetooth everyday with my car audio, and bluetooth headset never had any problem.

battery life never changed for me with any update. 6 hours sot generally.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] wireless.tech.expert:
maybe the Exynos is better.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] xdm9mm:
The exynos is not any better, I had it for nearly a month, but returned it yesterday. Just like the op, I became a fan of samsung since I bought the S3 because of the removeable back and exchangeable battery, memory card support, and of course the tons of roms here on XDA. I was a HTC user (Desire and Desire HD). Now Samsung seems to be going that route, so it is time for me to look for alternatives, but can't find one I like at the moment. Worse comes to worse when there is no manufacturer making removable battery and sd card support, I will not buy samsung. I would rather but a NEXUS phone which will have updates from google. Heck my dauthers' 3 year old Nexus 7 toys are still running 5.1.1 without me doing anything.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] zkyevolved:
I understand what you're saying. I have the Note 4 now, before that a few Nokias, an LG G3, Sony Xperia Z2, and before that, the Note 2 (best phone I had owned). I'm very disappointed in Samsung's issues. If Samsung doesn't fix this issue before I get a new phone in a few months probably, I'll ditch Samsung for good. Battery life is horrible. Camera is good in AWESOME lighting conditions, and in EVERY OTHER condition, it's SOOO grainy and terrible! Focusing isn't good. My 2013 Nokia 1520 took MUCH better pictures than this Note 4, except in good lighting. Also, 4 different roms (all official) and I still have that STUPID multitasking button delay. My Samsung tablet from 2 years ago is MUCH faster at bringing up the multitasking screen! 2GB ram and SD800 processor w/ same resolution!

I really hate to say it, but I am very disappointed in all the money I spent in this phone. I should have returned it when I had the chance :(... Xperia Z3, or Z4 now... LG G4... Nexus 6. I know EVERY device has its issues, but I always need 2 things: Battery life and good camera performance. From ALL the reviews, the Note 4 had these... I really can't trust reviewers on youtube... I guess they must praise the Samsung devices or else they won't get review units before release... Meh....

I really hope Samsung can fix these issues....

/rant off.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] MDaveUK:
Updates to the software ruined it for you? Then go back to what it was like when everything was perfect.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] zkyevolved:
No, even before updates ruined it, it was buggy from the get go. For example, I had the GPS tag problem right out of the box. When trying to take a picture, sometimes it wouldn't lock on to the GPS coordinates in time. Other phones will continue to try to find the GPS lock and then add it to the image a few seconds after the image is taken, but not the Note 4! That was a really big issue that was fixed with the update to Lollipop, but it brought along with it a whole slew of other issues. So no, updates didn't ruin it, updates fixed some things and broke others.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] wireless.tech.expert:
Returning back is not always smooth.

Any way - some of the updates are security updates so its a problematic not to update.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Maerad:
Yeah, I guess that will be my first and last samsung phone. Some months back I was unsure to get the nexus 6 or samsung note 4, because I wanted a bigger phone. Wish I had waited for the nexus 6...

Problem was not the hardware, that is really high quality and everything works like it should. Also batterie is fine, in most cases it was something else that kept the phone from sleeping, like google+.

Really awesome is the QI Case from samsung, so I can load wireless and it's protected (great quality!). Also the small window with infos :)

But the downside is the software and the efuse. I had many phones in my hands till now (it in our company) from mid/high end android, apple, tablets etc.

I NEVER had a software on a phone that pissed me off like samsung did. Compared to my nexus 4 I had before, the performance was abysmal. I knew TW was known to be slow, but I mean the cpu is fast as hell, 3 GB RAM etc. - that should count for something right? There is so much crap preinstalled and badly coded, it hurts.

Never wanted to root my phone, but I really needed to do it. With a custom mod and kernel it was a bit faster, also lolipop was better then 4.4.4 in subjective speed. But when I installed CM on the phone, I saw for the first time WHAT this piece of fine hardware can actually do. I also installed the same apps and no difference in speed. It was nice and fast like my nexus 4. Too bad I had to kick CM because of the bugs still around at that time. So it really is the software, nothing else.

My next phone will be a nexus again or - if good - something from LG, Sony or a Google play edition. If I could I would change it right now for a lg g4 or a nexus 6.

If samsung want's to be a real opponent to apple, they have to keep the changes to android at the lowest possible (like CM) and everything else as app. That would fasten updates by a wide margin. Also a business and private user brand with and without knox. And some kind of software selection system, that disables services or deinstalls them, if not needed like you won't need samsung link without a samsung tv.