yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G4 General] AhsanU:
The G5 looks interesting, but the sacrifice of screen size makes it less so. The G4 was not as nice in terms of screen to bezel ratio, but I doubt they could've done the whole modular idea without sacrificing screen size.

Regardless, the G5 is likely a better phone than the G4, but is it actually worth upgrading from the G4? It depends on what you value to be honest. I ditched my G4 in favour of the 6P because of Android updates, a fingerprint scanner, and build material. If you're really into the modular thing, and will treat it as more than a gimmick, then I'd say go for it. But personally, I can't see the modular stuff working if you've got a custom ROM going (duh), which is why I love android. But if you're just gonna have it and not use it then.. what's the point? Besides bragging rights of course.

And all that is besides the fact that the G5 really isn't good looking at all. I loved the G4 and the G3, but the G5 just looks so wonky and badly thought out. The corners look off and the black center piece where the cameras are just looks horrid. Just IMO of course.
[G4 General] Kemby13:
I agree with you, and just so we are clear i never stated they didn't focus on the important aspects at all, i just wanted to say they forgot some of them like battery, camera and size (i do hope sd820 and the software optimizations will help with the smaller battery at least). Nevertheless, they did improve the screen, soc+ram, build quality, design (which is subjective). But somehow i get the feeling they could've done it a bit better. Ofcourse, we all must consider that this is their first modern all-metal flagship and that the next one will surely be much improved... Just like Sammy failed to include some important features from S5 to S6, but returned them in S7. I know they played it safe this year, but no one can deny that S7 is the most rounded flagship till today. As much as it may be boring they improved every single aspect S6 had and incorporated the ones it lacked (sd card slot, water-proof construction, ir-blaster). Not saying that LG disapointed me much but they didn't impress me so much either... I just hope G6 will be a bit more "rounded" and that LG will focus more on the phone itself and less on some modules and/or addons.
[G4 General] Matija11:
The only thing from G5 that I would like to have on my G4 is fingerprint senzor and "allways-on" display function. Desing on leather G4 with curved screen in far more beautiful, than G5, so it is a step back for LG imo.

Hope, that allways-on display function will be ported to G4 someday soon...
[G4 General] tommy_vercetti:
The back reminds be of Micromax Bolt A28
[G4 General] admirdante:
Samsung played it like Apple. Introduce a new design, then next year sell the same phone bit a bit better specs. And honestly, the biggest deal breaker with the S line is the physical home button. I came from an iPhone and that thing broke all the time. I hate it and I won't ever buy a phone that has one.
[G4 General] KarlDag:
Double tap to sleep can be done in Nova. Multi window is coming as a standard in android N, so all apps will be usable. Storage with a SDcard isn't a big deal.

Outside of design, I don't see how someone can complain about this phone... To each his own I guess.
[G4 General] cheeze.keyk:
Im not also impressed when it comes to the design of G5. G4's design is way better and when it comes to the new UX it looks eventhough theres no app drawer anymore. There's a rumor also that google will remove the app drawer thingy on Android N, maybe thats why they're already implemented it (LG and Samsung).
[G4 General] kyogiro:
Let's see how the multi windows will be first implemented in Android N (possibly only tablets would be concerned?) and second how third parties manufacturers would merge it with their own UI.

As I recall, SD storage should have been able to be merged with internal storage with Android M, at the end of the day, only low end phones could benefit from it.

On the other hand, I have a 128 GB microSD card, but it's just not the same as internal storage, I would have hoped LG would continue the 64 storage GB line began with the V10 since the G5 descents more from the V10 than the G4 according to LG.

Than being said, the G5 seems a nice upgrade, especially on the SoC front. My G4 is smooth enough, but from time time, you suffer from stutters like when you wake up your phone after it has been dozing for while.

After a few days, I have to reboot my phone in order to get it function 100% (I run almost everyday with Bluetooth earpods, after a few days, the Bluetooth connection is choppy).
[G4 General] Spaceboy60:
The always on display uses 0.8% an hour which seems a lot to me especially as the s7s always on display is meant to only use around 1% of the battery a day.
[G4 General] rfarrah:
I'm not excited either. I don't mind the smaller screen, but I hate that they moved the volume rocker back to the side. Not sure I like the battery/module aspect. I'll have to and play with it in-store. Might just hang on to my G4 for awhile - I still like it's design, performance, and appearance.
[G4 General] pikachukaki:
I didnt like the phone i only want the new UI and the 360 camera that i read somewhere that it wont play with other phones!!!and thats bad!
[G4 General] admirdante:
Um, pretty sure it's less than 1% per hour. Watched tons of videos about it and I'm pretty sure it's less than 1% per hour, just like the G5.
[G4 General] Snakecharmed:
I don't like the G5 at all. I'm in awe at how a phone with a smaller screen can manage to be taller than its predecessor. I also don't like the departure from the design language they had already established for three generations with the rear power and volume controls.

I'm not sold on the Friends concept. The G5 follows a philosophy that Samsung used to have until recently: Throw a bunch of crap at the wall and see what sticks. Considering the average phone user who is apparently too dumb to understand how an app drawer works, how many people are actually going to pay extra for those mediocre accessories? If you want a real camera, you use a DSLR. If you want a real portable DAC, you use...anything but your phone with an accessory labeled and quite possibly marked up with the name of a novelty audio company that produces style over substance.

Hopefully, power users will still be catered to with the V11.
[G4 General] Spaceboy60:
Yes is around 1% per DAY as i stated in my post, therfore far less battery usage compared to the G5.
[G4 General] admirdante:
Yeah, I mean because AMOLED diplays are so much more efficient than IPS ones. Quoted from this video: https://youtu.be/KUfDNDcBbxo?t=316

And I'm pretty sure they said per hour in the press conference too.
[G4 General] Spaceboy60:
From Android Central:

Samsung's use of AMOLED displays means there shouldn't be any worry about battery drain when using this feature, either, as AMOLED displays allow only the pixels that are needed to be turned on instead of the whole display panel. Samsung is saying that the feature should only consume about one percent of your battery over the course of the day, and when you factor in the reduced number of times you'll turn on the whole display just to check the time, you may even come out ahead in terms of battery use.
[G4 General] admirdante:
OK. We'll see official numbers once it gets out. Just like that "you can binge watch a whole season of game of thrones over netflix" with one charge claim. Not like I care, since I hate a physical home button, so not ever going to even consider a S line phone. Anyway, you won an internet argument. Good job. :good:
[G4 General] Spaceboy60:
Yes. What they say and what's reality may be two different things! Guess we'll find out once it's released.
[G4 General] sguerra923:
So with the release of the G5 soon.. That means unlocked bootloader for the G4? Lol! Wishful thinking!
[G4 General] Spaceboy60:
Well hopefully lower price of G4 when G5 comes out =more G4 sales which hopefully means increased G4 ROM Development
[G4 General] milad2002:
Hope so cause it's soooooooooo dead

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Wow...

If it's right, then it's really great compare to g5... But i don't think so because it's not just about screen technology... It's also CPU that uses battery even a little to keep the screen on... So it shouldn't be too much difference between these two...maybe 8 or 9 percent in 24hr
[G4 General] ebisa:
Seems like a nice phone overall, the modular design is a great idea, but also an idea that is yet to be explored and perfected. Despite being interesting, I don't find the "friends" very useful for me, not for everyday anyway. So, for now, I'll just stick with the G4. Let's see what will LG V10 ancestor look like.
[G4 General] wiidbzxt:
Do you guys think LG will port the UI from the G5 to the G4? I personally wouldn't mind, but I don't know if LG does that, since the G4 is my first LG phone.
[G4 General] milad2002:
Any ideas ?
[G4 General] Illux:
Is it only me or can this phone really convince anyone? Let´s talk facts:

a) it is smaller

b) it has a smaller battery

c) the modular feature is something I really never missed - most of us don´t carry a second battery, will you carry all your modules all day? So u have em at hand when u need em?! No way!

d) It´s featuring the SAME camera (literally). The wide-angle camera has 8 MP and lower light efficiency - so wow...much wow...so camera...

e) the screen is basicly the same - meaning it will drain as much energy as it does with the G4.

So what´s the point?
[G4 General] Snakecharmed:
a) The screen is smaller. Width and thickness are smaller. The height is somehow taller. If you use the B&O modular DAC, the total height seems to be taller than the V10.

c) I carry a spare battery with me in my laptop bag that I bring with me to work. Otherwise, I've only ever carried the spare battery in my pockets twice.

People who care about having quality audio and photos won't bother with these mediocre G5 accessories if they're already willing to endure the inconvenience of carrying extra crap. Things I bring with me when I go full travel mode: DSLR, three lenses, 15.6" laptop, tablet, smartphone, headphones, portable headphone amp. The camera gear and headphone amp won't depreciate in conjunction with a phone either.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fre78:
Hi,

My SM-T810 came with lollipop 5.0.2, and there is no official 5.1.1 update yet.

I already rooted my device under 5.0.2, uninstalled some bloatware. After that, I flashed a 5.1.1 file from sammobile (the XAR version) using ODIN.

That worked very well, but instead of a full clean install, it did an upgrade (so all my apps I installed under 5.0.2 are all there under 5.1.1.)

What I would like to know: how can I do a complete fresh install of the 5.1.1 firmware, without keeping stuff that I installed under 5.0.2.

Should I tick "re-partition" under ODIN and flash the file T810XXU2BOJ1_T810XAR2BOJ1_HOME.tar.md5 ?

Or will this brick my device doing that?
[Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] halloarno:
Don't tick that!

Just select the file under Ap. Leave everything else as it is.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashyx:
Factory reset in recovery if you want a clean install.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fre78:
thank you.

I did the factory reset from recovery and it looks like that's what I wanted.

If I debloat with titanium backup (uninstall), will the bloatware still be there when I do a new factory reset?
[Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashyx:
No.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fre78:
So if I would like to have the bloatware back on 5.1.1, I just flash the 5.1.1 file (.tar.md5) in ODIN?

And if I flash a 5.0.2 over 5.1.1, it will downgrade without issues?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iKrautDroid:
Either as an official upgrade or as a custom rom. Doesn't matter to me...

I appreciate every response, thanks in advance!
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diji1:
Nvidia seems to throw out updates all the time, I'd be very surprised if it wasn't.
[Zuk Z1 Themes and Apps] zyasin:
Hi today I will show you how to change system fonts on Marshmallow CM13

Requirements:

Root Access

Steps:

Go to play store and download this app: Fonter - Font Manager ★ROOT★

Then open it and select the font that you wish to apply. Download it and apply it.

The app will ask you to grant root permissions. Grant access.

Reboot your device. It may take a while to boot up.

Important:

If you have Xposed installed, you will get a notification about activating Fonter in Xposed.

DO NOT ACTIVATE Fonter in Xposed, because it will brick your device.

If your device bootloops then go to this thread and download xposeduninstaller :http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3034811

Credits to @ jalp_14​
[Zuk Z1 Themes and Apps] zmalach:
What are you using to get app icon on lockscreen, I am assuming it's for notification purposes!
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] cerrano:
Hi All

Just recently upgraded to WM6, but have not cleaned registry (the whole yes, no, no thing) and the device is working pretty well (minor bluetooth issues). Will this come back to bite me in the future, or can I just leave it be?

Thanks

CeRRaNo
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] evoluzionne:
wow, hang on there, it should be no+yes+yes... however, if you dont do this, you'll be still having ur old(previous) windows registry in it, it will lead you into trouble...
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] zsdff:
I'll tell you what happens, Explorer will not use any network connections - you just get connection errors, Activesync won't sync, programs won't install. At least that's what happened to me when I had finger trouble with the mail button. :o
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KoSett:
[MENTION=231896]dev[/MENTION] , Please upgrade to lollipop for SMG530F .

SMG530F's user can't use lolli rom? Need for SMG530F
[Xiaomi Redmi 2 Questions & Answers] dranzer006:
Is it possible to flash zip update without having to flash miui first ?

like going back to miui from cyanogenmod without using fast boot processes
[Xiaomi Redmi 2 Questions & Answers] rkmadotra:
Just flash stock miui rom.zip in recovery
[Xiaomi Redmi 2 Questions & Answers] dranzer006:
already tried doesn't work on both original recovery nor on twrp
[Xiaomi Redmi 2 Questions & Answers] rkmadotra:
i always do this to get back to miui and it works. By the way which rom are you currently on? and which recovery you use.explain everything.
[Xiaomi Redmi 2 Questions & Answers] GeorZ:
Best way

1.fastboot Stock ROM

2.Root,Install Custom Recovery(i prefer flashify,take a backup of stock recovery)

3.Backup using custom recovery.(copy backup to PC/OTG,no need for 32GB cards)

4.flash desired rom.

5.Migrate data using Nandroid Manager/Titanium Backup.

6.If don't like ROM,restore stock from recovery.

7.if you dont want custom recovery too,restore from flashify

8.Unroot

Ta Da,Back to out of the box

Done

#android&proud
[Xiaomi Redmi 2 Questions & Answers] rkmadotra:
:D:D:D:D:D:D he asked without fastboot.
[Xiaomi Redmi 2 Questions & Answers] GeorZ:
Skip Step 1:p
[Xiaomi Redmi 2 Questions & Answers] dranzer006:
i used fastboot now to flash back latest miui.

I was using cm13 with twrp. i tried to flash original miui recovery with fastboot command but my miui zip won't be flashed
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Forever Alone:
Today I and my friend were comparing my 3rd Gen and Coolpad note 3 lite. While testing photos I saw that my device being a $200 one was so poor when compared to a $100 device! :(

Here are our shots at best settings (me on CM 13 by Alberto, latest) and he on Coolpad UI ..

^^^ Moto G3rd Gen

^^^ Coolpad Note 3 Lite..

Pls suggest how to improve d quality?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] quakeaz:
To me it doesn't look like the flash brightness is the problem. I've seen photos look like that when there was something too close to the LED flash. A case perhaps that extends too far out, or too close the LED, even a finger too near-by. The light then reflects off of the case/finger and back at the camera sensor, causing a washed out and over bright photo. Do you have it in a case?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Forever Alone:
No case or anything like that but I will try it again today.. Maybe it was my finger! :(
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Forever Alone:
Pls check this too.. Moto camera on Cm13.. Still camera flash is toooooooo bright.. This time sure that it's not fault of my fingers..
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] u42671:
This might be due to CM. Did you compare to stock ROM? In stock ROM picture quality is often a bit better due to proprietary camera tweaks by the manufacturer which are not found in custom ROMs.

E.g. compared to my Galaxy Note 3 I don't see any issue with the flash oft my Moto G3 (MM stock ROM) being too bright.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Forever Alone:
But I'm using Moto camera.. And I can't revert back to stock so can't check. :( can someone tryna click a tree or any other thing at night with flash on stock rom?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] draj78:
my camera sensor is not working

my camera sensor is not working in pro mode if i adjust the focus its doing nothing bt others like ISO effects are working fine, couple of month ago everything was fine, is it possible that the heat from the fingerprint sensor affect the camera sensor?plz help, i am in v029 update. thanks
[General Questions and Answers] Habeeb rahman:
What are the chances of hard bricking Android smartphone??
[General Questions and Answers] Blu8:
Extremely high if you feel the need to ask
[General Questions and Answers] krasCGQ:
The risk is very high, if you're careless on doing customization on your phone. If you follow instructions carefully, I could sure that the risk will be reduced by 85%.

Sent from my GT-I9500
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Caddish:
Hello, I'm using a Huwaei wifi modem in my car so I would like to set it up as a metered wifi but the data usage screen has been removed from settings (KLD6 MCU V2.81). I have tried to add a widget setting shortcut to data usage but it force close the setting when I click it.

I also tried the command below which is supposed to launch it but I get an error message

am start -n com.android.settings/com.android.settings.SubSettings -e :android:show_fragment com.android.settings.users.DataUsageSummary

Any other way to get to the metered wifi screen ?

Also can I use a 64gb micro-sd card
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] themissionimpossible:
Why don't you use a widget for data usage statistics?

Like this:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radioopt.widget
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Caddish:
I don't really care about "Data Usage" what I care about is the option in there to set a wifi as "metered hotspot" which mean it behave as data. Example play store wont auto-update on those wifi or google play music won't stream/download on those wifi.

I ended up installing malaysk rom and which includes that option.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] CARRisma:
Just out of interest, which Huwaei WiFi modem have you got? And do you recommend it?
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Caddish:
I went with Huawei E5330 cause it was 35$, unlocked and has worldwide bands.

On Project-Fi (t-mobile) it says 2G most of the time but it's good enough for Waze.

And as a bonus I connect my phone to it too, which saves a bit of battery
[Thinkpad Tablet General] misio56:
Hello

I had a problem with the update for yoga 2 so I installed kitkat and then updated it to a lollipop. Now I have Ver. S100255.

Now my question is how to install the recovery twrp permanently?

Do I need to unlock the bootloader? If so, how?

Please help!
[Thinkpad Tablet General] misio56:
Can somebody/anybody help me? Please
[Thinkpad Tablet General] BlackMage879:
I would like to know that, too
[Thinkpad Tablet General] BlackMage879:
or in other words: give it tested custom recoverys for the Yoga 2 ???

I can go into the fastboot mode

but I'm looking for a compatible Recovery

Is there a?
[Thinkpad Tablet General] misio56:
There is this http://xdaforums.com/thinkpad-tablet/general/yoga-tab-2-830-1050-1380-twrp-2-8-7-0-t3296208

But I don't now how to do this.

I think you need unlock bootloader but I can't find a instruction.

If somebody knows how to install on lollipop recovery twrp, unlock bootloader and then root device please write a instruction step by step.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] BlackMage879:
i can't flash the 1380f img with 'fastboot flash' on my 1380F

it remains at ' fastboot cmd waiting ... ' and it does nothing...
[Thinkpad Tablet General] misio56:
This is for Yoga 3 http://xdaforums.com/thinkpad-tablet/general/yoga-tab-3-pro-root-thread-instructions-t3319666

but I think you can do this for yoga 2 using file from yoga 2 http://xdaforums.com/thinkpad-tablet/general/yoga-tab-2-830-1050-1380-twrp-2-8-7-0-t3296208

In this topic for yoga 3 they write you need to unlock first but I don' t now how.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] sandy8925:
Hello, I've pieced together all of the steps needed for bootloader unlock and permanent TWRP, based on all the info I found in this forum.

Here's a link: https://xdaforums.com/thinkpad-tablet/general/lenovo-yoga-tab-2-830f-bootloader-t3593123
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kieran_shrestha:
Hello, I have just bought LG G3 from Amazon, and its been a week and I updated to MM manually using LG UP, but now the phone is locked and says cannot be unlocked. tried everything but not luck.

I read everywhere that it is the thing with ROM, changing the ROM wont do anything. But my question is before I update my ROM my phone was working fine ie it is unlocked but now if ROM wont do any problem how my phone get locked and says permanently locked and cannot be unlocked.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DMCrimson78:
Locked by what? Knowing that wwoul make easier to search for possible ways to unlock... McAfee?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kieran_shrestha:
I dont think its locked by macafee. I mean its carrier locked my sim cannot register to the network.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Will_Xda:
Are you operator & APN correct in settings?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kieran_shrestha:
Yes i think everything is ok in settings and also my model number changed from d855 to d855v.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Az_yaz:
I had the same problem, i set it back to LG and the tecnician told me that the problem is the upgrade to Marshmalo , he said that only lg server can unlock the phone, and now i'm waiting, i'll give you a feedback if it works :p
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kitbor:
If any of use has a solution please help me also

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I am having the same issue after upgrading to marshmallow..it says service disable
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kieran_shrestha:
I am giving up with the problem... I have even stopped looking for the solution. Inform if you solve the problem.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bhaskar.mgr:
I have the same problem. I upgraded to MM using LGUP tool using appropriate kdz file.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kieran_shrestha:
Hello... So bad you too have same problem, there was one guy from india so contacted me saying he will solve the problem but i am not sure that he will solve the problem....so confused either to trust him for not....