yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daxman7:
I GSM unlocked my Sprint LG G3 to use on T-Mobile. Everything worked great until I tried to load a stock T-mobile firmware. Phone hard bricked. I ran through a guide to unbrick the phone. The last step is to load the tot file using LG Flash tool. Every time I try to do this I get a CrossDL D581 to LS990. From reading the only solution I've found is to change the hex in the first line of the tot file to make Flash tool think it is loading the D581 tot file. Does anyone know what this change would be or another method to get this phone up and running again? Or...since phone is unlocked and was working on T-Mobile with H+ speeds a way to load a T-mobile firmware? Thanks
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wnyhiphop:
any solution to this question?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Akcent13:
I was trying to flash the OC1 deodexed rom using flashfire everything was going fine it was flashing then it said it was going to reboot and as in the instructions I waited for 30 min to boot up and nothing but a black screen so I fell Asleep woke up and still nothing so I took out the battery and tried to turn the phone on and nothing.... No power, no usb connection sound, no recovery, no download mode , nothing works Ive been looking all day for a fix... NOTHING all I can do is a JTAG but damn Im broke right now... and a USBJIG but damn it I really need my phone working! USJIB there is no guarantee that it would work its a 50/50 I guess... Any Ideas on how to unbrick using a SD card like on a GS3 post I found using that method?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Which ROM did you flash, link?

You will need an OC1 debrick.img in order to recover. Someone on here that is rooted and on the OC1 bootloader will need to create the .img with the following ADB or terminal command and send to you:

Su

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 of=/sdcard/debrick.img bs=1024 count=131072

You will then need the Win32 Disk Image tool to burn it onto your extsd card. Your device will boot from the OC1 BL on your extsdcard at which point you can go into download mode and Odin flash the OC1 .tar.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] XxD34THxX:
Ahhh, so that is how a debrick works.

Perhaps [MENTION=2479195]dgutierrez04[/MENTION] would be willing to help? He is the first one who comes to my mind that has OC1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Akcent13:
its on droidviews . com verizon galaxy s4 verizon oc1 root

is there any one that could help me get that .img bro? I have a Iphone 5s but I hate I phones I miss my S4... :/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Even though I closed my XDA thread they were linking to my AFH account. I just deleted the files so their links are now dead.

I'm sure someone will step up and come through with the files, it takes just a couple minutes to create the .img.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dgutierrez04:
Hey there. I think I did it right. so here is the image that you need i just uploaded it to my google drive.. thank you [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] for providing the steps to get the file for u. and make sure to also thank [MENTION=6129595]XxD34THxX[/MENTION] for linking me to this page. if you need something else. i am happy to help in anyway i can :)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6jLdJmYZakud0hRTUdnbDNnNVU/view?usp=sharing
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Akcent13:
Thanks to [MENTION=2479195]dgutierrez04[/MENTION] He provided me the debrick.img but I was not able to get my phone to boot up at all... I tried many times I re wrote the .img to the sd card followed all the steps, the batter is 100 percent charged I used my friends sprint gs s4 and no luck, I just ordered 3 different USBJIG'S hope fully one of them will be able to get it into boot mode, but not even sure if that would work since it wont even power on... Thanks Anyways bro, I appreciate the help Thats why I love the XDA FAM, God bless... :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Akcent13:
Thanks man for the debrick.img god bless... I tried to get my phone working following the steps but nothing man.... USBJIG is my only last hope for now... If not im not going to send it in to get it fixed JTAG no way... Anyways im getting my new Galaxy S6 Edge Plus or Note 5 Next month so I can wait.. Just sucks that I wont be able to call anyone for a wile... but hey better wait then not have nothing later on right? lol thanks for the help anyways bro appreciate it! :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Smil3yWulf:
Hey I need OC1 Debrick file can u upload it again
[G4 General] bluesky2111:
Low light performance between Xperia Z3 and G4. Both were in Auto mode, flash Off. I was really surprised by how poor G4 did. I don't know if I did anything wrong, but for me the G4 was a little worse than Z3 in when it comes to low light shots...

*Update: Actually G4's are not that bad when viewed by computer :( I don't know... you guys decide.

G4

Z3

G4

Z3

G4

Z3

G4

Z3
[G4 General] ocelot4ark:
The Z3 photos seem to have more noise to me.
[G4 General] Madokami:
First set:

G4 has brighter colors, I can see more detail in the foilage and lawn, and the supports in your neighbor's windows. I can make out more detail in the red city lights in the distance, and the stop sign is a lot more legible. Overall there's more detail and the lighting is closer to ambient.

The other sets show similar comparisons. The Z3 does have a lot more noise and slightly darker colors. Maybe you were unhappy with the way they show up on the G4's screen?
[G4 General] Bootup:
G4 by a country mile. Not sure what you're expecting or if you're trained to see the differences; the G4 is superior in every comparison you posted.
[G4 General] bender_007:
Check what ISO the z3 bumped to
[G4 General] soyelmango:
You're comparing auto and auto between two phones – they'll use different algorithms. And because auto assesses the entire image, even the same device pointed at the same scene will take 2 different auto photos because the amount of light and dark in the shot changes as you recompose. It appears from your comparison photos that the G4's auto algorithm prefers a shorter exposure time (ie: darker photos), which reduces the risk of camera shake.

For a better ("better", not "perfect") comparison, set both cameras to manual mode, and select the same shutter speed, ISO, WB, etc. The only factor you can't set is aperture, so the one with the bigger aperture (that is, smaller f number) will be brighter.
[G4 General] hamedhd:
G4 photos seems better to me and Z3 with yellowish noisy look! how can you say Z3 pictures are better than G4's?
[G4 General] alanchai:
G4 looks better

Sent from my SM-N910G
[G4 General] DoKaTSuYa:
G4 looks better, but in low light it's better to use manual mode, it beats every phones.
[G4 General] dontpannic:
G4 looks much better in those photos.
[G4 General] IlyaKol:
For true low light situations...this is why you have manual mode...
[G4 General] Ken4G:
Those G4 shots look amazing to me. Not sure what you are looking at. The Z3s all have this ugly yellowish tint to them.
[G4 General] misteroh:
lolwut is this serious? The G4 photos are much more detailed.
[G4 General] roosta:
I'll lend my two cents, but will mostly echo the thoughts and feelings of many posters.

[MENTION=1688404]soyelmango[/MENTION] is on the money here. NEVER compare 2 smartphone cameras on auto mode. I would think you should be using manual mode on both cameras and comparing the results acknowledging the different apetures (f/1.8 on G4 = lighter results than most other flagship cameras, higher the f stop = dark results when all other settings are equal). I too notice a yellow-tinge on the Z4 photos, especially in image 1...I too also can see the foilage of the shrubs/grass a lot more clearly in the G4 photo. Wouldn't you agree? I notice no other OP posts since, well, the OP. Where is he/she?

Everyone has their own own personal preferences when it comes to photography. But the G4 is the better result in almost every single one of those examples IMO too.

RoOSTA
[G4 General] DeadSOL:
The G4 wins in all photos. Also, you're standing in two completely different places when you took the "comparison" shots. Even on the same phone if you move to a different place, it will change its settings in auto mode! Camera 101.
[G4 General] One Twelve:
Yeah, you did a few things wrong. Night shots require light, that means time. It means a steady hand and a longer exposure. Or better still, a tripod. See then we would get to see the best each could do instead of being limited to auto (!). Auto comparisons are useless.

The Z3 has night modes which you did not use, which will lower ISO and give a cleaner shot, all your Z3 shots are ISO 1600 & 3200 that is why they look soft even at the reduced 2MP as a result of the hosting site you chose. Instead they ought to be ISO 400 - 800 (max). Shutter times, three with 1/16, you need to get them with 1/4 or slower. Then the Z3 shots will be sharper. No competent Z owner will resort to superior auto for night shots. Either manual which means you reduce ISO or scene modes. No shutter control on the Z's unfortunately but one can always hope it gets there eventually.

The G4 shots are all auto 'night shot', same thing applies, longer exposures and you'd get cleaner shots. Think 1/4 or 1/2.

Do bear in mind that the xperias top out at 0.8s and i expect the Z3 to do a decent job up to there but the G4 can go up to 30 seconds. No longer a fair contest at that point. Noise on the G4 is acceptable to ISO 800. The Z's top out at 400. Less apparent at reduced resolutions but go to the pixel level and its quite apparent.

if you want to beat the G4 with the Z3, switch to video and go for a walk down a flight of stairs. The difference will be quite apparent. Best video stabilisation without OIS on the market.
[G4 General] officerdoofy:
Is this a troll thread? Because in every single instance the G4 pictures look obviously better overall. :confused:
[G4 General] Harlequin 80:
Ummmm, In every one of your examples the G4 has taken the better picture.....
[G4 General] ddeath:
I have to agree. G4 pictures are so much better with better and sharper details.
[G4 General] Apkbuccsfan:
G4 is way better. For example, if you zoom in on the license plate in the pictures you can read the letters on the G4 and not the Z3
[G4 General] motoridersd:
Re: photos looking better on the computer than the phone, I have noticed this too when zoomed out. Once zoomed in, you can see all the detail that seems to be missing from a zoomed out view (I use Google Photos).
[G4 General] jayleekay:
This thread is hilarious! G4 wins
[G4 General] sharpehenry:
good way to check and compare photo quality is to look for the objects in distance. G4 can easily read "STOP" sign and street signs such as "FREEMONT" whereas Z3 can hardly make out what signs are saying.

everyone has different way to determine better photo qualities, I tend to look at sharpness over brightness. brightness can be easily adjusted by simple photo editing apps or by photoshop on desktop, however blurred images require time and effort to correct.

in my point of view, I like G4's camera.
[G4 General] ambervals6:
G4 pictures seem better in that comparison lol

Sent from my SM-G920T
[G4 General] Mad_Duke:
It's not a matter of preference. G4 even in those JPEG auto examples shows so so so much more shadow detail. Of course. You can like Z4 crushed "high contrasty" photos more (just like you may like S6 oversharpened (clarity) and high contrasty photos out of the camera) but you can make the same thing with the G4 photos if you want. You can always increase contrast in a jpeg, crush the blacks, burn the whites what not. That's not a problem. The problem is you can never go the other way around :)
[G4 General] ugslick:
The G4 photos look much better, much more detail and less noise, better colour reprodution... But why are you shooting in auto at night?

That is where the G4's manual mode reaallly shines.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] amplogic:
I have an AT&T HOX running the original stock ICS 4.0.2 The phone is rooted, bootloader unlocked and has Supercid.

I would like to install one of the new Cyanogenmod ROMs that require HBoot version to be 2.14 or newer, but I'm having problems. I can't use an RUU to upgrade to 4.2.2 or whatever, because I'm supercid and will probably brick the phone. Facepalm/Rumrunner/Firewater/moonshine etc, S-Off tools do not work with this particular kernel for whatever reason, and I just get the "Please install an 'unsecure kernel" advice at the end of the attempt.

So, basically, I can't get S-Off because none of the tools work with my OS version, and I can't update my OS via the normal channels because of having supercid, and I can't upgrade my firmware because I'm not S-Off. Kind of a catch 22-22-22 situation.

I'm not even sure what question to ask at this point, so I'm open to any advice you guys are willing to offer in regard to upgrading to HBoot 2.14 to meet the requirements to install CM 11 on my phone. My current HBoot version is 1.14

**Edit** Current firmware - 2.20

Thanks in advance.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] amplogic:
Maybe a solution

Well, I finally found a thread by someone with a similar situation. It looks like the procedures outlined by Heisenberg in his replies did the trick for that particular person, so I'm gonna give that a try I guess. I'm not sure how I missed that thread after all the searching I've done before now, but for anyone who might be interested:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2218990

Thanks
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Heisenberg:
Try to flash Kickdroid 5.0 as outlined in the other thread, then you should be able to get s-off.
[Android One (First-Generation) Cross-Device Genera] ARAVIND_PAVAN:
first of all download flashify app and download Philz recovery from here

go into flashify and install recovery that's all

simple
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] jonathan488:
Hi all,

I just recently got hold of a XDA Orbit which the previous owner had dropped off a roof (don't ask! :eek: ) The screen broke when it hit the floor and it has cracked and just appears white when you turn it on.

I know the system is still running because I can hear the sound effects when turning the volume up/down so I think it's still working ok....

So what I'd like to do is buy a replacement screen off eBay and fit myself. Does anyone know how hard it is to do this? I've got the Artemis-Inside PDF and although it's a great help in seeing how to get inside the thing, it doesn't really show how to replace the screen....

I'm assuming I can just disconnect the ribbon cable and pull the old screen out and then just put the new screen back in?? :confused:

I hope it's that easy anyway! If anyone knows then it'd be a great help to me,

Thanks for any replies!

Jon.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] evaluator:
Sounds difficult according to this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=312382&highlight=screen
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] jonathan488:
Hmm that's not quite the same problem as I have.... that poster was just trying to replace the "touch" part of the screen whereas I'm going to try and replace the whole LCD + "touch"

This is what I'm hoping to buy: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Genuine-O...5QQihZ002QQcategoryZ10364QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

and by the looks of the picture on the auction and the picture in that other post, the screen is the same as the original Orbit screen....
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] SuperMimi:
Artemis screen repair

I've change my broken screen with an ebay screen (lcd+touch) in less 1 hour.

No big difficult...
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] SuperMimi:
This is for 'touch' part only wich is very difficult, because the lcd and touch are the same part... i've try the same (because of price) with no result because the connector was not the same and i can't detach the lcd part of the 'touch' part, so i manage change the all without difficult.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] SuperMimi:
If you need a guide

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=298413
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] jonathan488:
Hi SuperMimi, thanks for your reply, I'm going to take the plunge and order a new screen!

Thanks again!

(If I remember, I will post back and let you all know how it goes..:rolleyes: )
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] jonathan488:
Yep, got it all swapped out with the new screen but the PDF I'd downloaded didn't help in the slightlest! :eek:

Maybe the UK model has been slightly re-designed? I don't know but I did take some shots which I'll put into a PDF at some point. Who knows, it might help someone else out.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] rsuk:
Hi Jonathan,

Can you put those shots into a pdf please and also send me instructions. My screen just cracked, I've ordered a replacement and needed instrustions much appreciated.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] KermitTheFrog:
Disassemble XDA Orbit

I've posted the instructions I followed on another forum.

http://www.modaco.com/Disassemble-XDA-Orbit-t260167.html

Hope it helps, and it was fairly straight forward to replace the screen unit.

Matt
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SN1P3clan:
Okay to start off with i am an idiot for trying to flash an incompatible rom! It was 3am and i had already been up for 48 hours. Where i fkd up was when the screen went black and wouldnt respond to any keys pressed.The file is ( cm12bacon for OnePlus ) ive had decent experience with flashing and android development but ive just hard bricked my v500, wont turn on, connects to pc as Forge HS-USB 9008 (com12) or something simular to that.

Is there anyway im able to get my tablet back or do i have to scrap it?

Any help is much appreciated!
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Calibaan:
Had something similiar after a Kernel update with a Kernel which was just crap. Try this:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=49733587

If you don´t have an alternative recovery like Phillz, TWRP or CWM installed skip those points regarding recovery and start with enabling the download mode.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SN1P3clan:
Alright thank you! Will try in the morning cheers!!

Edit: Unfortunately i am unable to turn the device on so enabling download mode is pretty impossible, cheers!!
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Calibaan:
The device should turn on regardless which firmware is installed because this is a functionality of the first stage bootloader.

So there might be 2 issues now:

1.) no power

2.) the GPad is still on and defective firmware is not recognizing key press

3.) the download mode can hardly be seen since it is an almost black screen with a small message in the middle!

In case of 1.) just recharge it.

In case of 2.) press the power on/off key for a longer time to force a shutoff of the device, now it should be possible to switch it on with both volume keys together for activating the download mode. When you miss the download mode and the defective firmware is booted again just repeat beginning with the forced shutdown.

In case of 3.) check the screen again. It looks similiar to this but probably darker:
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Forbzee420:
Forgot my password :/ had to make a new account

Tried all the above still no success.

Only live i get from the device is when ita plugged in to a pc. And still the onky thing is a popup saying Forge HS-USB QDLoader 9008 ( com12 ).

Doesnt boot into download mode tried multiple methods and still no success

Any futher advice? Cheers!!
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Calibaan:
Have a look here:

http://xdaforums.com/lg-g2/general/fix-unbrick-lg-g2-stuck-qualcomm-hs-usb-t2933830

Probably you need the there mentioned B2BSupport LG Tool and a GPAD firmware to recover as described in this topic.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marioos2010:
Did you manage to solve your problem ? I`m in the same situation with no access to dld/rec mode , also device manages shows qhsusb_dload .
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Forbzee420:
Unfortunately i didnt manage to fix it. It seems the G PAD 8.3 is a unpopular device and not many people know how to fix it so im just gonna take it to the shop for repair. From reading oter forums posts i believe i need to replace the motherboard?

Please if you do find a fix help a brother out :)

and save a few bucks. Cheers!!
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marioos2010:
I just took it to a repair service. TOld me it can be repaird with JTAG . When i get a response from the service, i`ll tell you if it was done and how.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Forbzee420:
Okay thank you
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marioos2010:
Ok bad news. Went to ~ 5 repair services and got 5 same answers: it cant be repaired now with jtag and the motherboard replacement is the only solution.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Forbzee420:
Alright thanks for the update, i was kinda guessing that we would need new motherboards but it wont be cheap [emoji20] around $80 NZD
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marioos2010:
Not worth it. Here in ro you can buy second with ~ 100 euro. Ill sell it for pieces i guess.

Now i took it to another repair service but no hopes. If i`ll have other news, i`ll tell you.

Edit: 100% cant be repaired. Motherboard replacement or sell it for pieces.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] freiresleite:
Estou nessa situação pode me ajudar? Lg pad 8.3 v500 "hs-usb qdloader 9008"

Instalei a rom errada via download mode, e agora o tablet não entra mais em download mode fica com tela preta somente, ao conectar aparece HS-USB QDLOADER 9008 no computador estou precisando de ajuda de vcs!
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ms.O:
so it really irks me that you can't set up a data toggle widget on an unrooted, android/lollipop device. grrrr... :mad:

so my new questions: when you have your wi fi and your data on and you are connected to wi fi, which one will your phone use first? or is your phone actually using both wi fi and data? i always thought it was wi fi then data, if wi fi is unavailable. is that right? is it carrier dependant?

thanx!

(galaxy note 4 / lollipop 5.0.1 / t-mobile)
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imafriend123:
Yeah, as far as I know. Wifi is always first and then data...
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android_Monsters:
Here are the instructions to root.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2903733
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ms.O:
however, i can't root because i'm on the t-mobile jump! program (i make monthly payments on the cost of the current phone). after one year (instead of two), i get to upgrade to a new phone, and t-mobile pays the balance due on this phone. so....it needs to still stay under their warranty, thus not-rooted.

thanks! :)
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kronium:
I want to switch badly from my Samsung Gear 2, but I can't give up the speakerphone. It's the best feature I use. Any Android Wear options?
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JimSmith94:
No, at least not yet. For some reason Google doesn't want speakers in their Android Wear watches.
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kronium:
After a year, they're still hanging on to that policy? Ugh. There was Talk back in May that Android M was going to integrate support for Wear Speakers. We'll see.
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gled:
There's an android wear port for the Gear2, it's missing a kernel module though to add the bluetooth audio headset profile and enable using it as handsfree ( question many times answered on the dev and qa thread ). Maybe someone with the necessary time will figure this out ? Just subscribe on the qa thread and you'll see...
[Android General] Darkstar085:
Requirements:-

• Kingroot

• Root checker

How to:-

• Download & Install Kingroot.apk.

• Turn On your Data/Wi-Fi.

• Open Kingroot app.

• Tap on "Start Root'.:o

• Wait 2-3 Min until the process finished(100%).

• When it done..Go back & Open Root checker & Verify Root...:D

What's New:-

• Fully English version.

• Purify App added.
[Android General] LordArcadius:
Little Late Buddy!!
[Android General] Darkstar085:
I know buddy
[Android General] LordArcadius:
Ha ha! Btw nice info for newbies!! ;)
[Android General] Darkstar085:
Thanks buddy..:D