yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deanparkr:
Hi

I have a Razr i here that stopped booting today. Have tried factory reset but it freezes at the Intel logo. Thought I would flash stock firmware to it so downloaded:

Filename: CFC_9.8.2I-50_SMI-29_S7_USASMIJBRTGB.xml

Creation Date: 02/05/2013 08:54:18

File size: 1462

Sofware Version: XT890_emara-user 4.1.2 9.8.2I-50_SMI-29 1359963544 release-keysSUNRISE_SMB_REV30_V2_R3_1251.B

However when I flash it, it fails with:

Downgraded Security Version

Update gpt_main version failed

preflash validation failed for the GPT

Fastboot command failed

The phone is definetly stock and not unlocked. I think this should be the stock firmware, so not sure whats wrong here. Sounds like the firmware is trying to downgrade the software - but that firmware is the latest release in the XDA superthread for the Retail GB. So not sure how the device could be ahead of that?

Am I missing something here? :confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] player911:
Hey guys, been a long time XDA user, looking for input. I have never owned a Samsung device so I am completely new here. I came from a LG G4 that I loved it but wireless charging just melts down after 30-60 days and starts refusing to charge wirelessly. After 6 replacements I am here. My last one also had wireless connection issues.

The S7 Edge looked to be the best 1-to-1 match with screen size/features so thats what I had my mind on. Verizon recommended we swap for a different device and offered me a Note 5 64gb (because of no SD storage). So the Note 5 should be here in a few days.

BUT my mind was focused on the S7 Edge so I just went out and bought a S7 Edge on impulse, full price (thinking I would sell the Note 5 to recoop my money).

After seeing and playing with both, now I am kind of torn. The rounded edges actually feel nice to scroll off of. I think the edge apps have already lost my interest. I used to use "Side Bar" as a quick launcher and eventually just stopped using it.

Being new to Samsung, I semi know about the SPen and some of its features. The Note 5 is also the same width as my G4, so size isn't a factor here. In fact because of the rounded edges, the S7 Edge feels narrower/smaller than my LG G4.

Is there really anything the Note 5 can't do that the S7 Edge can? Not really concerned with waterproof or SD card. How is the Note 5 processor? The SD820 is probably a little faster but both are plenty fast IMO.

I'd be interested in hearing any FORs and AGAINSTs. I can keep either device right now, what would you choose?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] GuestK00143:
I ended up going with the S7 Edge because of the faster processor, better low light shots with the camera and larger battery. Surprisingly I like the curved screen witch is something I thought I wouldn't. The two phones are top notch so you can't really go wrong with either. My wife has my Note 5 because I really don't want to let it go and she likes it so it makes little sense to get rid of it. The S-Pen isn't of much use for me but I do like the larger screen and excellent camera. Depending on what the Note 6 turns out to be I might go with that but for now it's the edge for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] player911:
Yeah for me it really boils down to pen and screen. I am kind of leaning toward keeping the Note 5 and returning the 7E. I just didn't know if I would lose any software features like themes or something.

I am finding my palms are also tapping the screen and doing stuff with the S7E when I am typing or browsing. I have a hard time holding it without the screen going crazy. I just switched hands and it posted this and opened my Messenger chat head. Lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] javamaan:
to me expandable storage is big. I have Note 5, i am waiting for Note 6 with expandable storage to get. I would say the s-pen is good but not a big deal. I do like taking notes with s-pen.

Unless s-pen is a must, i think sd card and water resistant is big deal for everyday use.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] player911:
32gb has always been fine for a mobile. I complained about no SD storage though, which is why they gave me the 64gb version.

The waterproofing is cool but I don't plan on having it in water. Underwater pics are cool though. I have a hauwei watch for pool fun.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] GuestK00143:
Themes will still be there, the only things you lose are the S-Pen related apps. I see what you mean about the accidental screen taps. I haven't used a case in a couple of days and it's pretty annoying especially when I'm trying to take a picture and open up the gallery. I had to return my Otterbox commuter because it kept ripping off my Zagg screen protectors. Hopefully my new case will be better when I get it tomorrow. It sounds like the Note is a better choice for you. I can always switch with my wife if I want.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] tw1n5nak35:
I just wanted to chime in about picking between the note 5 and s7 edge. When I bought the note 5 last year, I had to live with no sd card and no removable battery. I can fast charge wireless and hard line as well. I don't really use the s pen as much as before. My previous phone, the note 3 i did. I dunno really, cause my wants and needs are different than everyone else. It some time for me to actually LOVE my new note 5, because I was used to having sdcard/removable battery on the note 3. The build quality is very nice on both phones. All metal, beautiful glass and both have marshnallow. My brother actually has a s7, he just got it a few ago and I bought my note 5 last year November.

I used to be a flash aholic on the note 3. We had recovery, roms and root. So after 2 years of being spoiled, I had to finally let go and move from that kind of want or need. Does that make sense? I realzied that I had give up the flashing game, because of the devices getting more difficult to Root. Specificllay Verizon and the Note series phones. So I when it was time to upgrade last year, I gave up the note 3, decided that I can live with the no sd card and non removable battery and said hello to pure awesome sexiness design of the note 5.

Nowadays, I dont find myself waiting on roms to be dropped. Constantly pressing f5 f5 f5 f5 and refresh to see when it dropped. But that was my choice. No more living with compromises, because a rom worked with this app and sor of didnt work with there other apps. If the s7 edge is constantly on your mind and boggling your curisoity, why not get one? From the few days I was able to play with my brother's s7. It feels nice in the hand, Smooth nice edges, good low light camera fast and snappy processor makes it smooth to operate.

Since I gave up on flashing roms, I just wanted a phone that I can use social media, so I can keep contact with my girlfriend. Facebook, instragram, snapchat, twitter, facebook messnger and facebook videocat oh and make phone calls/send text messages to her as well. I found that my note 5 can do these things with no problem what so ever. Well, sorry for being so long and best of luck on picking between the note 5 and s7 edge. :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] player911:
Yea I am thinking of keeping the note5 and returning the 7E. Memory and waterproofing aren't important to me. The Edge is starting to drive me crazy because you can't hold on to it without touching the edge screen. This causes other inputs to be unresponsive.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] GuestK00143:
I might be returning mine too and go back to the Note 5. I got my new case today and this one is screwing with my screen protector too. This is my 2nd edge and never had this much screen protector problems on the many phones I have had. Totally frustrating. With that said I think you are better off with your Note 5...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] player911:
I owned a LG G2x that had a curved screen like the Edge7 and remember that the screen protector issue was a big one. I stopped using screen protectors years ago though. With the Edge7 I would be cautious but I never planned on using a SP.
[XDA Assist] XDA Visitor:
I have a xiaomi redmi note 2 and cyanogenmod 12.1 so theme don`t work. I tried to install in all possible ways and nothing. It says failed to install the theme. More people with him? Any solution?

Thanks
[XDA Assist] NOSTALGIA:
Hi

Thank you for using xda assist

You can create an account first and you can post questions here regarding your concern

http://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-2/help
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Veid71:
i keep getting an error every once in awhile saying that audiofx wont work ive never even used it it was just baked into the moar rom... does anyone know how to get it to work? and whats it do?
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsasuke:
So, my question for you today is: whats your default gallery app? Do you guys use the Google Photos as default? Im asking this because my opinion about GPhotos is that its not a quickly and fast app, I have 4.000 pics on my N5X and on GPhotos it haves some lags maybe due to this amount of pics.

If is another app, tell me what is, I would like to test new ones.

Thanks.

Enviado de meu Nexus 5X usando Tapatalk
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JoaoVr:
I use Focus here =) Give it a try =)
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsasuke:
Installed here, really like it! Its more faster and easy to use, also haves a good interface.

Thanks! Will keep it as my default gallery app, if someone have another suggestion just post here :p
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ping0s:
Quickpic.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alcolawl:
Piktures is my new favorite. Stumbled upon it the other day. Really like it so far. The secret drive is a pretty cool feature too lol
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EeZeEpEe:
I used to use QuickPic and Google Photos but went minimalist and using just Google Photos now. Mainly cause I don't keep as much hard copies on my phone anymore with everything backed up to Google Photos now. Including all my photos on my computer.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zelendel:
I use quick pic but an older version before it was sold to cheetah mobile. And resigned so it doesn't show updates.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EeZeEpEe:
The Cheetah Mobile version is still really good actually. Have you tried it recently? The only ad-like thing they added was an album looking button for their cloud storage which can easily be hidden.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zelendel:
No. I won't use anything they release. They have the worst rep around for a reason.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EeZeEpEe:
For Clean Master and their own stuff yes, I agree. But QuickPic hasn't turned into one of those.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zelendel:
We can agree to disagree on that. I have been watching the app and watching what others have had to say about the latest updates and to be honest I see no reason to update. The cloud storage options are useless to me, nor would I use servers from that part of the world.

For me and thousands of others there is no reason to update.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EeZeEpEe:
Agreed. Each to each their own.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roofrider:
AOSP Gallery
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] roboraver:
Sorry, newbie question, but before I have to use my MDA Vario 2 as a door stop, does anyone know if it is possible to get out of the Multi Coloured Screen ? our office had a power cut while I was updating from WM5 to WM6 and now it is stuck on the following screen:

HERM300

IPL-1.01

HERM300

SPL-1.40.Olipro

USB or Serial (Depending if I have the usb cable connected)

Obviously I cant connect to the phone as it is not booting and Active Sync is not connecting so I can upgrade.

Am I buggered like a cat ?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] roboraver:
FALSH ALARM !! Phew, Many thanks to Digbyi as I was able to re-set and re-load the ROM !
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] CTXz:
Q&A

Q&A

Q: Does this work on the Z5/Z5 Premium

A: No, this ROM is for the Z5 Compact only. Please visit the appropriate forum for your device as the appropriate CM version for your device is located there

Q: Does this work on E58XX

A: This ROM was build for the E5823 and E5803, flash it on a different Z5C model at your own risk! If it works, please report it to me so I can update the thread

Q: How long until <insert issue here> gets fixed

A: ETA's (Short for Estimated Time of Arrival) aren't tolerated well on XDA. Please remember that this is only a hobby

Q: CM becomes really laggy after a few minutes (Should not happen anymore, however if it does then follow the answer)

A: Please check the "How to disable the Thermal Manager" guide in the thread
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] CTXz:
Z5 Development thread
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] SNWK47:
Really looking forward to using this, I just got the Z5 Compact back today after repair.

Thank you!
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] pj2288:
Very excited to see CM coming for the Z5C.
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] Telepracity:
[MENTION=6584695]CTXz[/MENTION] i bought rust, what to do now? :c
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] CTXz:
Please PM me rather than posting on my threads, this isn't really Z5C related, is it? :D
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] Joeisgood99:
[MENTION=6584695]CTXz[/MENTION] Well done!

I have been following your CM for Z5 & Z5C work closely and I'm excited to see your progress! Glad to have you on the Z5C thread!
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] CTXz:
Hey, glad to see you reply. I'd really like to say thanks for your recovery since it supports the fstab that I use.

Cheers!
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] ongjingxian:
Hell yeah! Finally development for z5c. Btw, doesn't e5803 and e5823 run same software?
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] daanwassenaar:
my last phone was a oneplus one. I couldn't get used to its size so I switched to the z5c. I kinda started regretting my decision but this makes me really happy.
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] Deleted member 4819888:
Not sure if you already know or not, but here's a list of stuff you could do to fix the various issues:

1. RIL: you need this repo

2. Sensors: you need https://gerrit.omnirom.org/#/c/16961/ and this

3. Camera: you need this repo

I assume those are the reasons for the issues you listed, since I stumbled upon them myself before ;)

Oh and could you please tell me what you exactly mean when you list "Full brightness" and "Dex preoptimization" under non-functional?
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] CTXz:
Hey, thanks allot for the links. This will definitely give you credit once i've tried them out. Any help in such kind is extremely apriciated as it makes development quicker!

Dex preoptinization is ensuring that the boot up takes less time and apps are optimized for the 64 bit architecture. I've had to remove it completely at first from my build environment after experiencing memory related crashes. However, now I changed the vm config to a working one, meaning that I will try to build with dex preopt enabled again.

Brightness isn't at it's max when turned up, I believe the kernel is the reason to this, however I am quite sure where and what to do to fix that.

Huge thanks from me, this could get us a stable ROM in a very short time sir!

Feel free to join our developer organization since you have some experience with AOSP builds for the device I guess
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] Deleted member 4819888:
thanks for the nice words :angel:, but I'm just a script kiddy (at least according to [MENTION=4275152]someone755[/MENTION] :rolleyes: ) when it comes to these stuff.

Just happened to find these fixes :silly:

My main interest is PAC-rom, and sadly I don't have enough space on my system to also accomodate CM and try it out :(

Although I guess there's not that much difference because device trees originate from the same place (aosp) ;)
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] CTXz:
Wups, out of thanks... Reached the limit

Anyways, like I said feel free to join our organization, you can work on PAC-ROM there if you want.

Cheers
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] someone755:
hey im just saying you're a bad script kiddie

not that that's the only thing you are. Especially not with the 600+ hrs on Payday 2 :D

btw please promote me i need donations thx
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] CTXz:
Promote for? Asking for donations without a reason on XDA is quite sad to be honest...
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] Deleted member 4819888:
he was just kidding. we both have a weird sense of humor :angel:

oh and to get back on topic, you might be interested in the following repos, as they contain the commits required to reboot to recovery, like on other xperia devices ;)

https://github.com/SonyCM

it also might be worth it to rebase your work on top of them, as they're maintained by a CM member ;)

I'll see if i can get the stuff i have on my personal github sorted in a good way so they can be easily merged into your repos :D
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] someone755:
Lol don't worry I'm just taking the piss since this part of the forums is unknown territory for me.

You didn't think oshmoun would tag a complete retard? (don't answer that lol)
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] tanto124:
Much appreciate for all your hard work for the development of z5 series?
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66288616&postcount=3310
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] mangusmeister:
I manually did a clean install and working now. Thanks
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] floriko:
I hope this is the right place to ask, will the z5c ever be officially supported by CM?

I think about buying this phone, but I cannot live without a custom rom ;)

Sorry for my ignorance and thanks for your time!
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] mangusmeister:
I'm sure it will but wait for an answer from the o.p. This is a great ROM, just needing camera and fingerprint reader done but it depends when Sony release the needed files.
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] CTXz:
We're definitely hoping to achieve that one day
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] Marco20:
Anything new about bluetooth?

Gesendet von meinem E5823
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] Kallu609:
Wow, awesome job. I will totally install this when the remaining issues are fixed. Keep up the good work!
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] guentergunter:
Camera Colors Correction-Idea

While trying to correct some images via Photoshop, an idea came up, what may cause the weird colors.

Each Picture is saved in RGB Color Space.

But could it be, that it is delivered in YUV or YCbCr color space by the device / camera itself?

YUV - Wikipedia

YCbCr - Wikipedia

Especially:

[IMG="YUV components"]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/Barn-yuv.png[/IMG]

Already having YUV (or YCbCr) color space saves a lot of time, when compressing...

...pictures: YCbCr # JPEG_conversion

...videos: Rec._709 - Wikipedia

So, maybe a simple reinterpretation of the color Space may solve the problem?

Also it can easily be converted!
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
Color Space,

Ah - that was the term :cool:

I believe you're up to something - I've read about that but forgot the name
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] guentergunter:
Thanks man. But I'm still wondering...

Color space might explain the strange colors. But also there are displacements within each channel.

Possibly:

The hardware always delivers this strange stuff and it has to be corrected by software (by an algorithm not yet known to us). This could be a trick by Sony to ensure, that only their proprietary software delivers usefull pictures.

-> An algorithm could be:

- interpret the hardware output as something different to rgb (maybe YUV, YCbCr, ...)

- divide this output even more

- align the components

- add everything to gain back the real picture

Asking the CPU to do the correction might then trigger some real-time hardware-implementation to avoid delay.

But still: it is absolutely no (time) problem to compute this strange stuff and to correct it again. It could just be a little barrier by sony.

[MENTION=6584695]CTXz[/MENTION]: If it's not a simple color space problem (which I fear due to the displacements), then I will try to find a correction algorithm. Can you providence me a picture data stream as close to the hardware as possible?
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
Additional pointers related to Camera function, colors and sharpness:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65966883&postcount=94

edit:

just realized that I should have posted it in the [DEV] thread,

oh well
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] Lemming0815:
Does xposed work with this rom?
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] leeoniya:
Kind of. It works but needs to be re-flashed every now and again. (this was v81, just flashed v83...we'll see if it's any better, apps seem to no longer need re-optimizing after flashing)
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] JTdevAndroid:
Thanks CTXz for all the good work you have done, keep it up!!! :highfive:

interesting but the post you quoted is from march, i found this while browsing on the sony developer website(link):

maybe some hope for the camera with the new binaries :laugh:

stupid question, is the fingerprint scanner working on AOSP?
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
Yes, tried a build with those changes - but the camera would force-close,

perhaps the binaries were still missing.

Would be interesting to see how the cam now works on AOSP

The fingerprint scanner can't work on AOSP since there's no integration of software/functionality there in the system last time I had flashed it

Thanks
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] frittentheke:
But doesn't Marshmallow support FP readers natively? (see: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/cyanogenmo...-released-nexus-6p-oneplus-one-moto-e-1550057)

At least for some devices CM13 has integration: https://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/q/fingerprint

There is some success reported about Galaxy S5 FP reader working with AOSP: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/general/fingerprint-opensource-romcm-mokee-t3315196
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] CTXz:
But LP didn't. Afaik Sony still uses the LP fingerprint software in M instead of the native method. The galaxy s5 can use it due to a reverse engineer of samsung fingerprint reader
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] frittentheke:
So MM Android is capable, but as with the camera there needs to be firmware to access the FP reader? Or is it the whole communication protocol used to talk to the reader that's non-standard?
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] mazenetic:
We're all very greatful for the hard work and expertise. Many of us learn a lot from this.

Quick question to the readers of this thread... Is Bluetooth the only thing holding you back from installing this ROM? Camera and fingerprint are "nice to have" but not a must for me as is Bluetooth. Like this post if Bluetooth is the #1 feature you're waiting for.
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] leeoniya:
I'm running it as a secondary device on an additional AT&T SIM for now. No complaints about call quality/signal/data/wifi/hotspot/perf/heat. The speakerphone volume does seem to be problematic for me (way too low, maybe it doesnt even switch to speakerphone mode at all?).

I'm waiting for the Camera and Bluetooth fixes before I can dump my current Sprint EVO 4G LTE (HTC Jewel). Hopefully soon.
[Xperia Z5 Compact Android Development] Elenedeath:
For me, im waiting bluetooth and fingerprint fixed because i use fingerprint all time and many of my apps have fingerprint lock like chrome, gmail, sms, call history, contacts, playstore via this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamemalt.applocker&hl=fr, you cant access the app without enter fingerprint, pattern or code