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[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mutey:
Would it be possible to control the laser autofocus, considering it uses IR to do so, and instead of measuring distance, send IR commands to mimic an IR blaster?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fatboypup:
That would be some James Bond type ish
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mutey:
Yeah i'm not really familiar with the android camera2 api, but if you could control the laserfocus ir diode, assuming it has the same functionality as that of the ir blaster counterpart, I'd assume it'd be possible.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Semantics:
Oh, crap I didn't even think to see if this had an IR blaster. I use it all the time, why the heck would they leave it out?Argh, this might be a deal breaker. I just assumed that like pretty much every phone has one now.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mutey:
I know right? That's exactly what I thought after preordering one and realizing it didn't have it! If it's not possible on the nexus 6p, maybe something like this will serve as a viable alternative:

Won't let me post a link but, it's "anymote.io"
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Semantics:
I'm sure that would work just fine, but I would have to have to sink 100 dollars into that device to add a feature that pretty much every flagship has.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mutey:
Yeah it sucks, but it's an alternative. I'd be willing to try and make an app if someone would confirm whether or not the api can access the IR LED and control it so I don't have to search for it.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Semantics:
I wish I could answer that for you, but I don't know if its possible. Frustrating for sure.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mutey:
I don't think there's an api. There isn't any documentation or any mention of being able to control laser autofocus. Oh well, guess we'll just have to use an actual remote.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Semantics:
Between no IR blaster, no OIS, and fear of AMOLED burn in (I've never owned nor wanted an AMOLED screen) I'm seriously re-considering my purchase. Their are compelling devices on the Horizon with the features I am looking for, but I've always loved the Nexus line. What to do...
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mutey:
Yeah I'm not SET on the nexus 6p. I might consider waiting for the LG G5 or S7.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Semantics:
Yeah, I'm still using the LG G3, its rooted with unlocked bootloader and it does everything I want it to. I don't flash ROM's like I used to, so maybe I jumped the gun a bit too fast on the 6P. I'll have to consider it over the weekend. Hell the 64GB version came to 600 bucks, it's not like a true flagship device is that much more money.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mutey:
Yeah I have the LG G3 as well, just never got around to rooting it. I'll likely cancel my preorder honestly. :p
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Semantics:
I'm leaning that way too unfortunately. I would have preferred the 5X but the specs are really underwhelming. Oh well, plenty of new phones coming in the next 6 months.

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Actually just cancelled. I'll wait for the 820 devices. All I care about is root for adblock, I couldn't care less about spending 20 hours a week flashing ROM's anymore. Been doing that for like 7 years now and Android is good enough now that the added features in ROM's are barely an upgrade to anything. I'll wait and see what the reviews are here and online once they start shipping and re-evaluate, I guess.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] siealex:
Nexus 5X is almost the same as old Nexus 5 and twice more expensive. Didn't you consider Nexus 5?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pilz:
No phones really offer an IR blaster with the exception of the S6 and some LG ones. Its not s big deal in my opinion because I haven't had a phone with one since my G3. I've almost exclusively owned AMOLED phones and I've get to experience any burn in at all. The Nexus doesn't have OIS but it does have EIS just like other phones without OIS. What devices would you call 'compelling' that are coming out soon?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wtherrell:
I had GS4 with Irb. Worked ok for some things but I have TV, two Tivos, AV receiver, Blu-ray player and a Roku in my rack. Couldn't find an app that could handle them all. So went with a Harmony remote. It's a stretch even for that. So I would rather have the rooting /romming capabilities of the Nexus than the IR.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boywithabeard:
Always Searching for the Best

As for promising new releases, Lg V10 looks like it has everything (except ff speakers). Ir blaster, fingerprint scanner, multiple hq cameras, unbelievable durability, larger, better quality screen than G4. They moved the speaker to the side, which is the second best location.

Google should have 2 versions of each Nexus release- A bare bones value model and a spec'd out version with all flagship features at a premium price. Seems like they are forcing you to sacrifice size for specs, that is to say that the smaller devices are carrying subdued chipsets and display res at reduced prices. Nexus and Nexus Prime is what I would like to see. Instead of just 2 different models, 2 levels of finish as well. Probably won't be getting either of them even though I've been looking forward to this release for months.

And to whoever said that not many phones have IR blasters, you're right if you don't think Samsung, HTC and LG(Sony, Oppo) are important Android producers. All true (non-compromising) flagships have them. S6, Note5, M9, G4. The only reason Motorola doesn't have them is because they are really a value conscious supplier. Who is left really?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Semantics:
As posted, all flagship phones have IR blasters. LG, HTC, Samsung. They account for the vast majority of handsets sold I'd imagine. I'm not worried about burn in, I've just never had an AMOLED phone, my preference has always been cooler screens, not ones that artificially "pop" colors. LGV10, Sony Z5P, and the Snapdragon 820 will be in over 30 phones beginning in January. 4-6 months is soon in my world, but I don't eat at McDonalds, whine about having to wait 3-5 weeks for shipping and obsess about things like phones. I enjoy them, they compliment my life, they don't define it. I don't judge anyone for liking what they do and don't feel like I nor anyone needs to defend their purchase.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pilz:
I had a similar issue and I stopped wanting an IR blaster because its more of a novelty for me. Ever since I sold my last G3 I haven't looked back.

Some of those OEMs stopped including hem in their own flagships. Samsung didn't put it in their Note 5 or S6E+ if I recall correctly and HTC isnt a major OEM anymore with their lackluster sales as of lately. I enjoy devices that can be updated when there are issues and that have good developer support. I've owned Samsung, LG, Motorola, ASUS and Nexus phones and while each is great in their own respect I tend to enjoy the Nexus line more. I agree with you regarding how a phone should compliment what you do, and if I came off the wrong way than that was not my intention. I jsut don't see why people get so upset because a single feature is missing on an otherwise 'perfect' phone. I haven't seen a Nexus with a IR blaster so I didn't expect it to have one. When I hear soon I assume that means this year but January could be considered within that depending on your perspective. I might buy a backup phone with the SD820 but I'll have to wait and see if there's a clean device to run it because I'm not a big fan of skinned UIs.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Semantics:
I just don't find ROM's compelling anymore. It was great when Android was a mess and completely fragmented to have Dev's making ROM's that improved the experience, but the only reason I root my Nexus phones is for Adblock, honestly. I used to love to flash ROM's, but Android is mature enough that the features added in ROM's just aren't worth the time to keep flashing. Kernel's do help for sure. I've had every Nexus minus the 6, which I'm glad I skipped out on. I've had the LG G3 since it replaced my N5, and I can honestly say that their are features for me, anyway, that if they are missing are dealbreakers. I rely on the IR blaster. It works for my TV, my A/C, my Ceiling fans, my Soundbar, my cable box, and I don't have to lug a harmony remote around the house, I always have my phone. I have wireless chargers on my desk at work, my nightstand at home, my home office desk. I rely on wireless charging. I will admit, I jumped the gun just to get into the queue for the new Nexus, but after having some time to think about it, it lacks what I want in a device. The Verge did a fantastic article on the Nexus line which also gave me a little more perspective. Again, I love pure Android, but I'm not the flashaholic I used to be, I just need root for some apps and I'm content.

http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/1/9422405/google-android-nexus-5x-6p-phones-ads
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PaisanNYC:
But you just judged people here as McDonald's eaters complaining of shipping times who obsess about things. If that isn't judging......
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pilz:
I flash things for fun, some ROMs do add great features but the kernel is key to better performance. The verge is an extremely bias apple site so I don't read it. They always bash Android whether it's subtle or direct so I don't trust what they have to say. I like root, and theming so ROMs will be a thing until stock Android officlaly supports at least a few key things I look for in a ROM
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Semantics:
I listed things I do not do. I didn't say anyone was wrong for doing those things if they find them enjoyable. Sorry that was missed on you somehow.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PaisanNYC:
Nothing was missed on me. i see why your usernames is such. you are playing with semantics. stop judging people on xda then twisting it saying you dont. deny it all you want, but if you feel our fellow members are McDonald's eaters constantly whining about shipping times, there are plenty other mobile sites that would welcome the sarcasm and drama.

I know you will reply, because most people on the internet like to have the last word. But I am just going to leave it at this. Don't take my silence as a win for you. Its not. I said my peace. I have a Big Mac to go eat while i complain that 4 weeks lead time to ship is too long. :o
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Semantics:
Clearly you have personalized something. Whatever insecurity you have taken from my post wasn't my intent. I referenced myself and nobody else. You clearly feel that I was speaking to you in my post, and I wasn't. The McDonald's comment was made in reference to me not subscribing to the fastfood mentality of I need it right now, It had nothing to do with eating at McDonalds, but seeing as how you've missed pretty much every point I tried to make about my personal view of cellphones, you can color me unsurprised. I don't care about ego, yours or mine, I don't care about last words, yours or mine. I care about being misrepresented, which you are clearly trying to do. Enjoy your sandwich and tears?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] orangekid:
before this thread continues let's just realize that we needn't get personal or take offense to things.

This is a civil forum with respectable gentlemen and upscale type joint...
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SymbioticGenius:
Wasn't this thread about laser autofocus?

Lol

How about we figure out how to concentrate the laser enough to penetrate walls and locks.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Youdoofus:
I was just scrolling thru the XDA forums and saw this thread, I use the ir blaster on my S5 and don't think I'd give it up either. No ir blaster, no deal!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geoff5093:
A lot of phones don't have an IR blaster anymore. The S6 doesn't, the Note5 doesn't, in fact I can't think of any flagships now that have them.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shag_on_e:
I am also wondering what is up with Nexus leaving so many critical hardware components out. No IR blaster, camera is moderate at best, no OIS, etc. You'd think they'd be looking to crush the competition out there using they're OS. But obviously not. I bought it simply because Ii am so tired of dealing with a locked bootloader. Even with a locked bl it's still a pain to root with 6.0. I miss the galaxy nexus or even Samsung fascinate days.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tech_head:
I had an IR blaster on my last 2 phones. Except for pissing off my wife by changing the channel :p, or using it when I couldn't find the remote it got very little use.

No OIS? On cellphones you don't really have enough room to make it work really well. I much prefer a camera with good low light performance.

My main reason for this phone was FP sensor, metal body and unlocked BL.

Tired of carrier phones with locked BL and bloat.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pilz:
I haven't had a IR Blaster since my G3 and I don't miss it. This camera is great and better than 99% of phones with OIS anyway. It would be cool to use the IR Blaster as a range finder or something but I'll leave that up to the developers creativity
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] quartapound:
IR Blaster for TV control shouldn't be necessary if the Smart TV manufacturers would develop software to control the TV via WiFi.... I can use my phone to "cast" videos from youtube directly to the TV, why the hell can't I use the same form of communiation change the channel.... because TV manufacturers haven't developed the software. IR really is a dated form of control... We SHOULD be able to use WiFi. Won't happen unless we complain to manufacturers about it... Should be something they could implement on any Smart TV with a simple update.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geoff5093:
It's not hard to root the Nexus 6P/5X at all, takes about 5 minutes. For the price some sacrifices had to be made unfortunately
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Devhux:
Nexus phones aren't always about having the latest and greatest technology. For one, it could easily cut into sales of the manufacturers own phones (with the software overlays and such they spend considerable time putting on there). This is especially true given Nexus devices tend to be a bit cheaper (or a lot, depending on model) than the flagships.

The camera on the 6P is by far the best camera found on a Nexus device, and generally is rated right behind those from the Galaxy S6 & LG G4. It's not a "moderate" camera by any means other than the lack of optical stabilization. Quality is still amazing!.

Nexus devices are designed to showcase the newest Android software and the APIs Google includes in Android. Things like IR Blasters and such probably will never be a mainstream thing on phones so there's no real point for Google to have an API built in. Hence, no IR Blaster.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] detox1996:
You can't even root the phone with a locked bootloader. if you don't want a root, you should get a samsung galagy S6 or something.

also, nexus doesn't aim for the best and latest features, nexus aims for the best and most useful user experience.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tech_head:
Actually nothing critical is missing. I had a blaster on multiple phones. It was a nice gimmick to irritate the person with the remote. Sorry but if you look at performance of the camera it's at the top of the heap. No OIS, but good image quality and better low light than the competition. With good performance OIS is not necessary. How much do you want to pay for a phone? Also rooting is breeze. No waiting for the latest exploit.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blindguyinanorgy:
If you really like the IR blaster, I think an upgrade to that is the stand alone IR blasters. That way you can control your stuff from anywhere in the house by wifi.

A good example is the Logitech Harmony Ultimate Hub
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JeffATL:
The point of the IR blaster is that you can control tvs anywhere for example hotel rooms. The Ultimate is another $90 whereas the cost of the IR blaster is free because cost is built into phone purchase , and while might help with some of the functionality it is no where the same as having it built into the phone.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blindguyinanorgy:
I think you need to stay at better hotels, a remote comes with the room.
[HTC One E8] Maverick87Shaka:
Hy everyone,

There is someone with any TWRP recovery of an HTC stock ROM? Doesn't matter the version!

Anyone can share? I made my backup after root the stock software, so now I can't unROOT my phone!

Thanks
[HTC One E8] snoopyhaeckers:
I have all downloads see on my homepage

snoopy-haeckers.jimdo.com

The page is in German language

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[HTC One E8] snoopyhaeckers:
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[HTC One E8] Maverick87Shaka:
Thanks for your page,

Actually I'm trying to flash Hboot_2.33.401.5 via fastboot, to being able to use the RUU.exe file to revert beck to full stock phone.

The problem is that actually my phone have a newer hboot respect the only .exe available for our CID ( Error 140 during HTC wizard )

Trying to flash hboot with:

fastboot flash zip Hboot_2.33.401.5.zip with the phone in fastboot USB mode and unlocked bootloader, I get the error:

E:\fastboot>fastboot flash zip Hboot_2.33.401.5.zip
sending 'zip' (2047 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.294s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) zip header checking...
(bootloader) zip info parsing...
FAILED (remote: 99 unknown fail)
finished. total time: 0.582s

you have any tips to revert back to full stock (with no ROOT?)

I have my TWRP backup but i made after rooting the system :(
[HTC One E8] Maverick87Shaka:
I've finally bought the Sunshine to get S-OFF my phone, and finally I was able to flash the RUU of stock Android 4.4.2.

Thanks for your collection, for sure a website to add in my favorite!
[General Topics] nicolepark:
I'm curious to learn where people here took their first steps to learn how to create/mod/etc custom roms and make tools and such. What's your story? o:
[P3300, MDA Compact III  Accessories] Furbious:
My t-mobile mda iii seems to have managed to get some gunk behind the camera lens cover - is this an easy thing to open up and clean, or should i just take it back and get it changed? only thing is that its now running B&B v4.0, would t-mobile take it in that condition?

Cheers :)
[P3300, MDA Compact III  Accessories] imstill@g:
You will definitely want to flash it back to original state...I reall doubt T mobile will show you any consideration if you have altered the phone in ANY way.
[P3300, MDA Compact III  Accessories] MaskedMarauder:
The camera lense is easy to access

Download this and see:

http://rapidshare.com/files/21643937/Artemis-Inside.zip.html
[P3300, MDA Compact III  Accessories] Furbious:
Awesome - damn fine masked marauder :)
[P3300, MDA Compact III  Accessories] Furbious:
Ah damn, spoke too soon.

I got the cover off easily, but it looks like the outside of the actual lens is discoloured - if i angle it and look at the reflected light, the centre of the lens is a slightly different colour than the edges, and looking through it is slightly opaque.

I cant seem to find anything that cleans it, so it might be ruined - is there a replacement part somewhere or a better cleaner, i can't seem to find much on google.
[Moto X Q&A] egorikem:
Hi, guys!

It's been about 24h since I had purchased my Moto X (Unlocked), and I've already broken ip :P

So here's the story of my unit:

From the box it came with 5.x, i've been using it for roughly two-three hours with Telus sim, everything was totally fine.

Then I got myself into a situation, where I wanted to install CM12. So I did, everything was fine (except for the battery life), and I went to sleep.

First thing in the morning, I wanted to try something new (Flyme OS). And there the stuff went wrong. I wanted to do a full wipe of the phone.

I did it, by manually erasing each partition one by one.

Then I had several attempts of installing it, having them all failed. At this point, I had realized that I don't want to install it anymore, so I have downloaded the stock firmware and flashed it up with this sequence:

fastboot oem fb_mode_set

fastboot flash partition gpt.bin

fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img

fastboot flash logo logo.bin

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

mfastboot flash system system.img

fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin

fastboot erase modemst1

fastboot erase modemst2

fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn

fastboot erase cache

fastboot erase userdata

fastboot erase customize

fastboot erase clogo

fastboot oem config carrier vzw !!! (was not sure that this was right)

fastboot oem fb_mode_clear

HOWEVER! On my first attempt, modem file was not right (as my phone was continuously rebooting on first setup (while choosing wifi network).

The second attempt with different NON-HLOS.bin file went ok, wifi is working like charm.

BUT now there is no cellular connection at all! I have tried two SIM (Telus and Megafon, which both work inside my iPhone 6)

At this point I'm totally stuck and desperately ask for your help
[Moto X Q&A] imnuts:
Go ask in the 2nd Gen forum, that's what it's there for.

Sent from my Nexus 6
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dork997:
Hello folks,:good:

A few days ago i made a thread about how i bought 3 brand new note 4's...and all of them had either a loose power button or a little wobbly home button. I have already lost so much money in swapping as there is no return period offered where i live and these minor manufacturing defects arent cov ered under warranty as long as they don't affect phones functionality.

Anyway so i am phoneless right now. I could buy a note 5 or s6 edge but after watching those disassembly videos i dont want to buy a phone which comes with a built in expiration date ( no removable battery).... i will never buy another samsung unless it has a removable battery atleast. So i need suggestions on which phone should i buy now?

1) Try another note 4? and live with loose buttons if i end up getting one with the same issues....(which is most likely the case)

2) buy iphone 6 ? ....its battery is much easier to replace and is not glued to screen (like s6's battery).

3) LG G4 - I wanted to buy this phone but there are alot of users reporting "green spot" in their camera which develops after some days of use.

4) please suggest any other phones with removeable battery and good specs. ( Anything other than s6, s6 edge , s6 edge plus or note 5)

Thanks alot:good:
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spexwood:
The home button on my n910a wobbles a little bit, as does the one on my Note 10.1 (2014 ed) tablet. A little wobble is normal. I mean, the button is a separate piece sticking through a hole in the phone's body.

It's up to you as to what you want to end up with. I can't help you there. You just can't be super OCD with it, as long as the device works correctly.

I will give you another phone choice though. Moto X Style/Pure Edition. Specs are good and it should get fairly fast updates. Nexus phones would be faster, but since Motorola is now owned by Google, I'd expect updates to come right after Nexus (unless you get a carrier version).
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dork997:
Thanks alot for your Input. I just did some quick googling it appears that moto x style does not have a removeable battery...(this is why i am not buying note 5 or s6).....any other options?.....maybe ill have to settle with Galaxy s5 or Alpha.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spexwood:
I just came across Flossy Carter's latest unboxing video of the LG V10, which will be coming out soon.

Check it out. May be a win for you.

https://youtu.be/_J09q6iDKHI

Warning: Flossy ain't graceful with his unboxings. Lol