yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other Tools & General Discussion] geo_mojito:
Hi Guys (please let me know if this post is in the wrong section, and I will move it),

I am sales/marketing professional that's been in the digital/mobile app space for a while. While I am fairly technically savvy for someone in my field (self taught HTML/CSS, websites, e-commerce sites, etc..), I lack skills in languages (java, C, etc) to build my own app. I also fear that given my own work schedule and time constraints, studying and learning on my own will not yield the level of expertise required to build an app to the specifications and quality that I have in mind.

As I had said, I know the app space quite well from a marketing, user acquisition, and monetization standpoint. I am assessing the costs associated with outsourcing the development of an android app for either either:

1) A utility/productivity app - well designed, built, possibly widget

or,

2) Adventure app - bug free, 50 levels or so to start, skinnable levels

My question for you guys revolves around the feasibility of outsourcing development at a reasonable rate, expected quality, costs, time to develop, etc. I used to own a fairly successful e-commerce company on the side, and we used to outsource development but I got so sick of the lack of quality, high costs associated, and missed deadlines...that I spent 6 weeks full tilt learning to code and ended up redesigning and developing the entire site which worked out quite well in the end...but I don't believe that my innate skill sets will allow for me to learn the necessarily languages well enough for android.

So, questions for outsourcing dev:

1) What are my options - of course there's elance, freelancers of the world...and I know many game/dev studios personally...but I know they charge major premiums and typically work with clients with a much larger budget than mine?

2) For those options, what is a reasonable hourly rate, or fixed cost associated for development (I know how long it takes to do XYZ for web dev, but not with android...so I don't know how to gauge whether or not I'm being gamed/ripped off)?

3) Quality - what can I expect for the $$ investment?[/INDENT]

As well, any suggestions or referrals would be helpful as well...but I'm more looking for some guiding principles here.

Thanks for your help and time guys, I really appreciate it - also, again, if this post is in the wrong location...please let me know!

thanks!

Geo_Mojito
[Sony Smartwatch 3] jakekimpton:
Hi all,

So I've had my Smart Watch 3 for a while now and overall it's great. There's just one thing that's doing my head in... Any screen that uses grey as a background displays in brown... It's not nice at all. True blacks are fine, but any shade of grey is looking awful...

Here's a screenshot from the device and a photo of the same screen:

I can't post external images so now I can't show my problem... Is there another way of showing my problem?
[Sony Smartwatch 3] lekofraggle:
Well, to show the problem, you could link to an image on Google docs or something. As for fixing it, that is a tall order.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] kronium:
It's a tradeoff of the Trans reflective screen. I'll take being able to see the screen without Backlight.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] lekofraggle:
Indeed.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oia12344321:
December 2014 ...

It depends by your carrier. You don't have to root your phone!

But you can always install an LP Rom from xda ;).

You can install firmware (LP) with Odin (latest is POF9 - you find them on sam mobile
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adamjr22:
hmmmm

i have unlocked mobile can i install any rom for the same model or the same model and baseband ??
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oia12344321:
First I recomand to install stock firmware (LP) with Odin (you will find lots of tutorial on Web - if don't ask me how) as you are now on KK (ANC9) from here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900F/

Keep in mind country doesn't really matter so just download latest (POF9 and BOE6/5 - Great Britain I think)

After that you can install any other ROM you like (you also lose root after this, but you "reroot" in few minutes )
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] *Detection*:
Any need for the massive font?

We are not blind, and it doesn't get your post noticed any more than normal font would
[Android Software Development] Mister_Magister:
Gapps slow down your smartphone and suck your battery but when you remove it you will be unable to download apps? So use our A2Gapps!

A2Gapps = Alternative to Google Apps. A2Gapps is a collection of alternative apps to google apps.

EVERY App is free. There are no paid apps ;)

Inside package there is a Aroma Installer. You will able to select default, full, minimal and core A2Gapps and select/unselect apps which you want to have. Apps will be installed to data partition as normal apps so you can easly remove them ;)

When you install A2Gapps don't forget to add repositories to the Aptoide. Otherwise you won't be able to update several apps!

To add repositories you have to visit this pages form your smartphone and you will see "Subscribe Store" button and click it:

DarkKiller

Milaupv

nadmom

TEAM

Me & SkyF411

DOWNLOADS

Link
[Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TallTommy:
Hey all, this may be a stupid question but I figured I will ask regardless. I set up the default mail app for my Yahoo email and I get the red dot when a new email showed up. I go in and read the email, but when I back out, the red dot remains.

Same goes for the default SMS app, but that one isn't consistent. Sometimes the red dot goes away. Sometimes it stays.

I tried using the Yahoo email app, but it doesn't seem to actively look for new emails until I open the app (it actively looks in the background on my work's Galaxy S3).

Does anyone else have the same issue? I swapped out the SMS app for Textra (I tried Hangouts but had issues with multiple people and MMS messages).
[Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mk3:
having same problem with mine. I just ignore them.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kevin6876:
So today I'm driving along, my phone is charging on my my car charger and I have my 3.5 mm plug connected to the phone to listen to audio over my car radio. I receive an incoming call and the phone won't pick up. The in coming caller says it goes right into voicemail. I see the call occur on my phone real quickly, but it is gone in an instant, hence the in coming call getting dumped right into voice mail. Very strange.

I unplug the charging cable with the 3.5 mm plug still plugged in. Call comes in no problem and I can hear the call through my speakers.

I unplug the 3.5 mm plug and leave the charging cable plugged in and the call comes in.

With both the charging cable and 3.5 mm cord plugged in, there's a bug in the phone when an incoming call is received.

Any suggestions? I tried a boat load of options in the settings and in the Google settings. Nothing works or resolved this from occurring other than unplugging the charging cord and calling the person back.

Pretty annoying.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TallTommy:
Is there anything near where it's plugged in that would interfere with the cell phone signal?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] rondoo:
First of all! it takes some time! so don't despair at first try.​

--- We will install the kingroot.net (APK) and of course type *#0808# and select the last option.

--- at this time the phone will reboot. (it should be connected to a wifi)

--- start the kingroot app and let it work

--- while kingroot is working we will start an adb session with command "adb shell"

--- when The process in phone is at 30% type "su" in adb session

--- once with root permission we are going to type these line of commands one over one the fastest you can.

"dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p" after the "..0p" type first 10, later 13, 14, 15 and 16.

Example:

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p10 (enter line)

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 (enter line)

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p14 (enter line)

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p15 (enter line)

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p16 (enter line)

--- every time you enter a line the adb session will popup the message "fail to write no space" or something like that. DON'T WORRY keep typing.

--- At the end of this the phone will reboot for the bootloop but when it boots will show signal and "emergency calls only" message.

--- If you check in Bsaeband will say the right number and no "unknown"

--- Now thanks to Octopus box and their certs support! Write the new cert

--- Everything OK! Phone working and unlocked!

If you want to push thanks I'm okay I should upload images but i was so scared with the phone so I decide to not move anymore xD

If you want to Donate! even a cent! it's good paypal. com /cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9MJHWHVJW3S94
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] dallen5:
What is it unlocking?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Kelby_198:
It has already been available for some time. Credits goes to Bisco, at forum.gsmhosting.com/

---------- Post added at 09:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:48 PM ----------

No, it just fixes the boot-loop due to a corrupted baseband. You will have to wipe the EFS partition and reset the MSL with a box that supports the features; Z3X, Octoplus, Etc... Then, write the cert file in order to get the network functioning.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] byproxy:
this is cool.

could you write a .bat file to just run this operation automatically rather than having to type really fast?

(fyi - my baseband is fine. i was just curious if a .bat file would work as it might be helpful to anyone needing to utilize this method.)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] thepinkpanter:
step process

good day,

may I do copy and paste each of the below commands and press enter in order to do it faster?

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p10 press (enter line)

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 press (enter line)

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p14 press(enter line)

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p15 press(enter line)

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p16 press(enter line)

one more question.....where can I find in Miami area someone with Z3X or Octoplus, ??????

my phone is still under warranty but if I bring it to AT&T and they will ask me what happened ....what should I say in order to get it fixed not for free but almost....

thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] rondoo:
Hi! Here in México. I did try to bring the phone to a samsung support for warranty. They told me that this fix is in warranty police but well I'm in México so they couldn't bring me warranty service. You shouldn't do this method and with the bootloop issue go for your new phone :good: They take this issue as Baseband chip error and replace the board! :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] frankerebus:
i have this problem but in 5.1 any suggerence
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] vooks:
is it possible to repair corrupted baseband and IMEI without downgrading from 5.1.1?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] jack man:
Impossible to downgrade from 5.1.1 from what I've read on here.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Faheem anjum:
Possible to downgrade if you have phone tell me
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Salik Iqbal:
Is it? Downgrading 5.1 to 5.0 or kk is possible? How come :/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] farroo:
Baseband "Unkown" , will this method work on N910S ( SK telecom ) stock 6.0.1, rooted. ?
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sindbad_3:
Hello every one, is Thier any way to convert the normal audio files to hi res files where I can play on my z3.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oSandmaNo:
You cant convert normal to hi-res, but you can do the reverse.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unmaskedfalesh:
Conversation can be done but it won't be as good as the original hi-res audio file
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sindbad_3:
So which application I can use for it if you can refer me to the name
[Fire HD 6 and 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tetrisvoid:
I have installed nova launcher onto the kindle fire hd 6 but i cannot seem to be able to set it as default. every time i hit the home button on the navigation bar, it requests the launcher to open, regardless on whether or not it was set to default last time it was asked. I checked the defaults of the default launcher and nova and they both have no defaults set, i disabled the default launcher and that didn't solve anything. Seems as though the Kindle Fire navigation bar is directly linked to the launcher app and you can't seem to set a default. How do I fix this? I am rooted. I think. Its hard to tell because you can't put a custom recovery onto it :/ or atleast twrp.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DoLooper:
Please search before posting. Thanks :) First, to confirm you're rooted, get a root checker app from Play Store or in Windows CMD window:

adb shell then su and confirm you see: root@ariel:/ #

(exit then exit to back out.)

The # prompt means you have superuser access.

For launcher issue, in Windows CMD window:

adb shell

pm block com.amazon.kindle.otter

or from a terminal emulator app on the Fire:

su

pm block com.amazon.kindle.otter

This blocks the stock launcher so you can say "always" at prompt and make your launcher the default. To use the stock launcher, same commands but unblock instead of block.

TWRP: http://xdaforums.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-install-twrp-boot-recovery-2014-t3160431
[Fire HD 6 and 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tetrisvoid:
problem is that i can't see the device when i use "adb devices" i even added the sdk library thing
[Fire HD 6 and 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DoLooper:
(1) get a root checker app and see if you are rooted. (2) if you're rooted, get a terminal emulator app and run the commands to block the launcher. If not rooted, use Powerpoint45's guide: http://xdaforums.com/fire-hd/themes-apps/how-to-set-custom-launcher-default-home-t2932791 (3) Here is a guide for installing adb: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TmNytmY-ZcOSXuOzUnOrnMZPBBWzzD9xG2F8EXSrQtA/edit?usp=sharing
[General Questions and Answers] BladePB:
Hi All,

I have a Bq Maxwell plus, with 4.04, and i wanted an official rom or not, with at least 4.1 Jelly, does anyone know or have a link with the rom and drivers for win7 x64

Thanks guys ;)
[G2 Android Development] aidasaidas75:
temasek's UNOFFICIAL CM12.1 BUILDS

DISCLAIMER

/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you. Hard. A lot.
*/

Clean Installation

1. Download the appropriate ROM using links provide in the second post.

2. Download the appropriate GApps following the links in the second post.

3. Download blastagator's latest TWRP

4. Back up any and all important data.

5. WIPE DALVIK/CACHE/DATA/FACTORY RESET.

6. WIPE SYSTEM.

7.Flash LP Bootstack(BUMPED! or Loki- both works)

8. Flash the ROM in recovery.

9. Flash the GApps.

10. WIPE DALVIK/CACHE (for good measure).

11. Reboot Device.

Dirty Flash/Update

1. Download the appropriate ROM using links provide in the second post.

2. WIPE CACHE/DALVIK.

3. Install the update zip from recovery.

4. WIPE DALVIK/CACHE (for good measure).

5. Reboot Device.

More:

[MENTION=4662457]Rashed97[/MENTION]

[MENTION=4898097]arter97[/MENTION]

[MENTION=2332422]temasek[/MENTION]

[MENTION=4620435]PartimusPrime[/MENTION]

Please consider donating to [MENTION=4662457]Rashed97[/MENTION]: xdaforums.com/donatetome.php?u=4662457

this developers has made possible for our to have amazing sources with his amazing job

Also consider donating to [MENTION=4620435]PartimusPrime[/MENTION] for making our amazing boot animation!: http://xdaforums.com/donatetome.php?u=4620435

Please consider donating! http://xdaforums.com/donatetome.php?u=4898097​

Sources:

kernel sources:https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_kernel_lge_msm8974/tree/cm-12.1

all device repos:https://github.com/CyanogenMod
[G2 Android Development] aidasaidas75:
Main Download [Click here]

LP Bootstack [Click here]

Recommended GApps (PA Lollipop GApps) [Click here]

Alternate GApps (BaNkS Lollipop GApps)

Build Version: V18.6

For the most up to date changelog please visit:

Temasek’s CM12.1 Github Commits​
[G2 Android Development] aidasaidas75:
Help! Miscellaneous is draining my battery!

Miscellaneous itself is not some mystical process that drains battery. It's showing the difference between estimated battery drain and actual battery drain (so more like a summation of all of the miscellaneous processes that drained the battery unexpectedly).

Work In Progress. Will be updated as comments are added.

If you are experiencing any issues and have performed a dirty flash, please try a clean flash prior to posting your question. Thank you!

If you have an issue and want require help, please submit a kmsg log with the following information:

Note: this log can be located at: /proc/last_kmsg

When Possible, Please Include:

- Instructions to recreate the error you encountered.

- Any other relevant information (i.e. Kernel version/Build, etc.).

Please read all of the OP before you post. Do not report issues on previous builds only on the latest.​
[G2 Android Development] Black_Eyes:
Will you support other variants too?? Just curious :p
[G2 Android Development] yken:
installed without any problem. Previous rom was blisspop so i cant see too much difference but i will check.
[G2 Android Development] anderson79:
works d805?
[G2 Android Development] zr239:
can u please provide github source? i'd like to compile this for the d803 (if you weren't planning to already)
[G2 Android Development] ddee105:
Working here on D805
[G2 Android Development] Corn Flake:
What are the differences between temask's CM and regular CM?
[G2 Android Development] aidasaidas75:
More versions are comming.
[G2 Android Development] Jeik:
Consider this as an upgraded version of CM12.1

The ROM is seriously fast,smooth and responsive.

EDIT

Did anyone notice this on AndroidFilehost?

There is a 22.7. Temasek 15 CM12.1 build,and then more recently uploaded 20.7. Cm12.1 temasek build.

Why are there 2 files with different file names and build dates,while the supposedly older build has been uploaded later?
[G2 Android Development] aidasaidas75:
D800 and d801 build are online. D803 uploading atm

Edit

D803 online
[G2 Android Development] aidasaidas75:
Because I reuploaded from mega to androidfilehost
[G2 Android Development] arunsundaresan:
What about VS980 ?
[G2 Android Development] eric93se:
Does this have or can you add the ability to boost the volume of the headphones/speaker/in-call speaker?
[G2 Android Development] madmax59:
+ 1
[G2 Android Development] sameerm02:
or use this mod
[G2 Android Development] toybxb:
sorry, i have a question, i´m on a LP rom (No Name Rom), i need to do this step ?

7.Flash LP Bootstack

If so, with LP Bootstack that i have to install ?

bootstack-d802-LP_30d-loki-signed.zip

bootstack-d802-LP_30d-Bump-signed.zip

Thank´s !
[G2 Android Development] mucski:
ROM is fast and awesome, some lags here and there, especially Skype, but overall its cool. I am coming from resurrection remix and the installation was a breeze

Also the ota updater says this ROM is not compatible. Wonder why you included it if doesn't work.
[G2 Android Development] madmax59:
yes, you must use bootstack-d802-LP_30d-Bump-signed.zip
[Android General] stefymarty:
Hello - hopefully this is the correct forum to ask this question. I was wondering if it is possible to somehow extract the moving city skyline from the Lollipop Flappy Android Game that is hidden in the About Phone menu and turn it into a live wallpaper. I'd like to see it as it is before you tap the screen and the Android, lollipops, and scoreboard appear. Bonus points if you can set it to change with the time of day. It's really a beautiful animation and I think it would make a perfect live wallpaper.
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] higuretommy:
hello i got a problem with htc desire 816

forget pin for unlock , and i dont' remember my google account. and i got fastboot selected.

how i can fix this problem or atleast format the device?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mettercomputers:
Has anyone created a rom kitchen app for use with our phones. It would be great to build your own rom in windows, add apps and take aways appz as needed. Would also be great to be able to download and build from source. Just thinkin out loud.:confused:
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tp2215:
Most kitchens are compatible with all devices. Search the android development forums. There are many of them. If you want to develop or modify apks then search for tickle my android.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] mozot:
looking for an odin flashable stock ofe.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] datajosh:
It is not available yet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] scott_0:
use the OF7 tar, then simply take the OFE update after youre back up and running
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] mozot:
i have that and have tried it, i think there are deeper problems with my s6 i guess
[Moto E Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eze147:
When I connect my phone to the PC, the message saying "connected as a media device" appears. The PC tries to install the drivers but it fails. In the Devices Administrator's window the phone is visible under the "Portable devices " category with a caution icon. I have motorola's Device Manager installed. I had the same problem when I tried to root it; but eventually, don't know how, i was able to unlock the bootloader, and that same day, to copy some files in sd card. Currently, I'm using CM 11 rom and no custom kernel. I really don't know what to do.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manu44:
I am on G925IDVU1AOD1 5.0.2, I have a S6 edge G925I and is stuck on bootloop.

How do i flsh the original firmware without tripping the knox and also without deleting my internal memory
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alex-V:
if you flash your firmware with Odin again will not trip Knox and not delete data..only if you want to in the options
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manu44:
Thanks Alex for the reply. So if i just select AP and select the firmware and flash then internal data would be fine right? Also, i need to flash the same firmware to keep knox 0? Sorry, new to samsung so want to confirm
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alex-V:
if it's your firmware than yes..
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Here we go folks! :good:

Changelog list HERE

Changelog video HERE

Video reviews HERE by [MENTION=2492212]Jozinek[/MENTION]

Screenshots:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] bubimir13:
Not having the manual controls is a big let down!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Very nice work with the VOLUME. Now it's really good :good:

If you press vol- or vol+

If you tap on the "expand button" on the right

If you tap twice on the left icon, you can set the silent mode time with/without exceptions, including the alarm clock :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Theshawty:
Awesome! The current volume menu is horrible.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] saeed-constantine:
What about priority mode?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Theshawty:
Rotting somewhere in a dark crevice, I hope.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
It's integrated in silent mode, look better at the last screenshot (sorry if not in english): the exceptions are the priority mode. It's the same thing in a different way!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] saeed-constantine:
Thanx alot.

Any change in small apps window?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Nope... :(

Always the same, also if I expand the small apps window
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Sparksys:
2 questions

1- How to root my Z3C after having android 5.1.1?

2- is it worth to update or should I stay on 5.0.2?