yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bjrmd:
I finally received a set of Sennheiser 6xx (650) from Massdrop and after reading the thread at headfi I wanted to post some tracings. I think it is quite interesting in how so many people see huge sonic differences depending on what amp/phone/player/encoding format/wiring that is used. Knowing that expectation bias and such is a huge factor in the above, here is some objective data comparing my dragon fly red vs Pixel XL, using Y connector measurements.

As can be seen, there is no difference in sweep frequency response, THD with a 1 kz sine between the two at usual listening vol.

DFR no load and loaded is the same:

DFR sweep loaded:

Pixel no load (final ear SPL would be about 70+-):

Pixel with Senn 6xx:

Pixel sweep with Senn 6xx:

Pixel with Senn 6xx at 82dB:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PsiPhiDan:
Any users coming from an HTC M8, M10, or LG V20 care to comment on the fidelity of the audio with high quality headphones in comparison to the Google Pixel XL? I'm curious how different they are.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] chdloc:
Interesting data. Thanks for sharing!

It is, indeed, more entertaining than educational to read some of the more "traditional audiophile" forums
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nitemare3219:
Other than peak volume, I noticed no real difference when using my Sennheiser HD800S on the Pixel XL compared to the LG V20 with Google Play Music. With my SE846 though, the Pixel XL has a slightly audible noise floor.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] chdloc:
Without a doubt, you have some of the finest headphones in their respective class!

Your results corroborate what I've been saying: Most if not all modern DACs/amps produce sufficient audio fidelity such that differences become inaudible for 99.9% of the population, given identical test conditions and not too demanding headphones (*). Instead of hunting for the "best" smartphone for music playback folks should rather focus on getting a pair of high-quality headphones with a sound signature they like.

(*) Now, in reference to your SE846, which are an exception to the "rule" above: they are some of the most difficult-to-drive headphones out there and they are extremely sensitive (they produce around 134 dBSPL at 1 Vrms !). That's likely the reason you are able to hear the amplifier's noise floor. Have you tried disabling the compander ("COMP1/2 Switch") and lowering analog gain ("HPHL/R Volume") to something below 10 or simply try [MENTION=281070]bjrmd[/MENTION] 's excellent app? We found that the noise floor can be reduced quite significantly. The SE846 get plenty loud even with reduced analog gain.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PsiPhiDan:
I own a pair of Westone 3's. Do you think the sound would be much different on the Pixel XL vs. LG V20 (assuming I'm using high quality audio files in both)?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] chdloc:
I have not measured the LG V20, but based on the numbers obtained by GSMArena I would expect the two phones to achieve almost identical audio fidelity.

If you do carefully calibrated blind listening tests I predict that you would find very little to no difference between the two phones using your Westone 3, regardless of what the PR hype wants you to believe.

Assuming that modern DACs are being used, it warrants repeating that end-to-end audio fidelity is limited by the headphones in the vast majority of cases, unless the phone manufacturer ignored good audio design practices.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] raf1919:
I see some Verizon bad esn phones on ebay. would those still work on Tmobile since they are unlocked?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Samzebian:
no. All bad ESN phones are linked to not work in the US and probably Canada these days. Back in the day this was not the case and that was possible, but not anymore.

Also on ebay those sales get flagged and removed because those phones are either lost or stolen
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] clockcycle:
Eventually bad ESN devices get flagged and stop working, YMMV At most those are good for replacement parts. Or use outside of their current market.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bravo261:
you guys sure about that?

back in the day, each carrier maintained their own lists. then a few years ago, AT&T and T-Mobile started sharing their lists as fellow gsm carriers. but verizon was always separate, at least as of a year ago
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] le0.br4zuc4:
Now a days bad esn is bad across all carriers in the US. Bad esn may still be usable in SE countries overseas
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] fiffan86:
In my experiences the last couple weeks, with a verizon note 5 AND a verizon galaxy s7, the people came in to my shop using att with them and they were blacklisted from verizon. I put my sim in them to test functionality thinking the same thing that everyone shares blacklists. It toasted my verizon sim, and I had to go the store to get a new one. They of course didn't mention they were blacklisted from Verizon.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] lwhite900:
I had flashed phone.. Phone was giving me issues . so I went into twrp was going to reflash phone. I cleaned wiped everything out. Now phone says no os system. computer will not see phone but charges the phone. also odin doesn't see phone. I have installed and uninstalled Samsung drivers still cant get computer to see phone...Help please:confused:::crying::crying::crying::crying:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] cwhiatt:
When you say Odin doesn't see the phone, I presume you had put the phone into download mode?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] lwhite900:
the phone doesnt register in odin or with my computer. i need to know how to make my computer see the phone so i can use odin to fix it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] cwhiatt:
For the second time, did you put the phone into download mode? Odin isn't going to "see" it if it isn't in download mode.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] lwhite900:
I go into download mode and odin doesn't see. my computer doesn't recognize the phone at all. I want to know how to get computer to recognize that phone is connected so I can run odin or hard push file to phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] Ishmael89:
Like [MENTION=5854994]cwhiatt[/MENTION] is saying, are you certain you're in download mode - by pressing and holding volume down + home + power? If you're in TWRP, that's recovery mode, not download. Just want to make sure that's not the issue here.

In download mode there should be a blue/green screen that says "Downloading... Do not turn off target".
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] lwhite900:
Yes I am in download mood. My computer and other computers don't see the phone. I feel I will have to pay to have it jtag. so I can get my phone back. as no one is helping
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] jazzdglass:
Have you tried other cables? Other ports? Other computers?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] nazzax:
some usb cables are for power only while others do data if it has just a lightning bolt on it, that's a charger if it has the universal usb logo that's data cable.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] katastyle971:
Your problem is fixed ?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Nonber99:
I used flashtool to downgrade my Android 6.0.1 Xperia m4 aqua to android 5.0 but when i try to flash it i get an error about the Partition.sin and Userdata. When i tried again but without flashing userdata and partition.sin my phone got 5.0 but it restarts everytime i turn it on.

I also tried with Xperia Companion to repair it But i also get an error UEGetPhoneInfoMissingInfo. So im stuck in 6.0.1

(I got the Bootloader Locked btw )

i wanna downgrade it to root the phone without unlocking the bootloader.

Is There any way to downgrade it? :confused:

Sorry for my bad english
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] YoshiX007:
a) What E23xx is your phone?

b) What Windows and FlashTool version do you have?

c) Are your flash drivers installed?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Nonber99:
a) I got an E2306

b) i got windows 8.1 with the latest version of flashtool V.0.9.22.3

c) yes, i did
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] 99poison:
Backup your data to PC. Factory reset your phone. And try again with flash tool.

Good luck,
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Nonber99:
Thanks, but I Still get Partition.sin & userdata error.

Is this a phone problem or what kind of error is it?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] 99poison:
Use latest flash tool version and flash with different Region of your Android 5.0 firmware. It may work.I can downgrade my M4 E2312 to 5.0 with flash tool 0.9.22.3 version. BTW, My M4 is unlock boot loader.

Good luck,
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] sergioslk:
try this again and when the phone finish the factory reset and reboot, force shutdown BEFORE android make the first startup (use the poweroff button in the microsd slot to force it when "sony" logo appears)

then flash lollipop without flashing partition.sin and userdata.sin

good luck
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Nonber99:
I tried it, no results.

Still getting the reboots
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Nonber99:
Okay, I will try it

Thank you :o
[Moto E3 Questions & Answers] bopvnn:
1. I unlock bootloader

2. Try to flash file cutom recovery TWRP (in post 'Root for Moto E3 Power'-TWRP Meizu') without root system --> then it reboot and

turn to screen, now the logo Moto feeze so i guess my device brick @@

3. Afterthat, i still can enter to bootloader

4. I try to flash rom stock XT1706_S131 (share from post 'Root for Moto E3 Power') by TWRP and recovery Stock but still got error @@. Also try SP Flash Tool and got 'Brom Error 6405'.

Anyone here can help me, huhu! I should not try install TWRP without root
[Moto E3 Questions & Answers] pranaay saini:
Did you clear user data??

---------- Post added at 10:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:26 AM ----------

OK so first go into bootloader mode unlock bootloader then clear user data all inside the bootloader mode then flash the two boot to recovery flash SuperSU and bam !!!!

Trust me this will work
[Moto E3 Questions & Answers] davinashgandi@gmail.com:
yes this worked well after getting soft brick issues with xposed framework and its modules..
[Moto E3 Questions & Answers] omi1234:
two boot to recovery means
[Moto E3 Questions & Answers] pranaay saini:
Oh sorry that's auto correct its supposed to be "twrp"
[Moto E3 Questions & Answers] PrankyManyu14:
Hello there guys... i have hard bricked my phone n when i try to flash stock taido row rom .... my flashtool show brom error( open Dram failed)... plz help m out if anybody flash the room correctly...
[Moto E3 Questions & Answers] bopvnn:
It's all about here ;)

https://xdaforums.com/moto-e3/how-to/guide-root-unbrick-moto-e3-power-xt1706-t3579595
[Moto E3 Questions & Answers] go_gutz:
i tried it... but again iam struck at my moto logo... what to do? can someone help me??:crying:
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] seriousc:
Hello i have a couple note 7 my personal one is o2 branded but i need ee firmware for wifi calling. i dont yet want to install custom firmware i wanted stock ee firmware but using a faulty note 7 to test with it seems i cant install a different firmware other than the latest firmware for this serial number... is this correct and have we had any solutions yet?

Thankyou for your time and patience in advance
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Belimawr:
if you are on O2 the network doesn't support WiFi calling other than over their tugo app. they have never been on the leading edge of tech, same reason they once told me 3G was a failed tech and would never catch on.

so unless you are actually on EE you can't get WiFi calling, even if you swap to an EE firmware.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] seriousc:
i am on EE using a o2 handset. i cant seem to flash the ee firmware. this is what i want to do but doesnt seem note 7 allows you to flash
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] seriousc:
For anyone interested I solved this issue by installing twrp, rooting, and installing the zip file from this guide it allowed me to choose my csc settings.

http://xdaforums.com/note-7/development/utility-flashable-csc-selection-v1-0-t3450911
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shahil1123:
I have flashed Darkwolf ROM in my Note 3 few months back. I really love it and I could it one of d best!

Recently Volte service introduced in India. Unfortunately I could not find Volte option in Darkwolf though it used to be in my Note 3.

After going through the entire setting in Testing if I go inside device information I could see the following -

"TURN OFF VOLTE PROVISIONED FLAG"

I tried to tur it on but could not.

Please advise how I can get the Volte option back or turn it on if it is there without installing any additional app from Google play! I don't want to install any other app to use volte as it will consume lot of battery if I keep it on whole day!

Looking forward to get d advise from d experienced members of d xda forum!

Thanks in advance!
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gamejump:
Hey

guys i flash one wrong file so my one plus got stuck in bootloops

now i installed one rom and wipe these 3 things from twrp

Dalwik

System

Data

[IMG="See this"]https://extraimago.com/images/2016/10/26/7206c67748a1d1403efc1c41f6709faf.png[/IMG]

i install one sultan based rom

and after that signed cm 13 rom

and in both rom i dont see the cellular network option can you guys please tell me how i fix this issue

Thanks
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bjamerican:
Can any of the early adopters here confirm whether the Pixel (not XL) is capable of recording stereo audio when capturing videos? All of the example videos I've seen on YouTube seem to be recorded with monaural audio.

This could be the only deal breaker for me. I take my HTC M8 to concerts frequently, and it captures phenomenal stereo audio that doesn't distort or clip in loud venues. As much as I like the Pixel, I would probably have to buy the HTC 10 instead if the audio recording capabilities were overlooked by Google.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] gadgetgaz:
I just did some testing for you. The built in video recorder records in mono. However, the Pixel obviously has the ability to record in stereo because I just tried the "Sony Audio recorder" on Google Play and it records stereo audio. If you just need audio and not video this has the ability to record very high quality stereo recordings.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bjamerican:
Wow thanks for looking into this!

I'm really disappointed to learn that the "best phone camera ever" doesn't record videos in stereo! Google really needs to address this in an app update quickly.

Good to know that the hardware is capable, at least. The Pixel also seems to do well in very high sound pressure levels too, based on concert clips I've seen posted on Youtube (this is something HTC has always excelled at).
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
Okay.... It is not very meaningful as "stereo" it is not an XY or A-B studio recording physical pattern.

It is more useful for most people as a mono recording, less noise that is heavy left or right from handling phone to record a "home video" (of a meowing cat or cute baby etc)

That said I am an audio engineer and musician, and I can see a usefulness in having two sources, in case one is better. Mixing them might be better with some of each side panned to the other.

I just consider it two channel recording. Stereo is about perceiving a binaural field L+R, not just two paired signals. The analogy isn't moot. A single mic close to a sound source in a studio and one mic in a distant point that provides "room noise" or "reverb" is 2 channels, not a stereo.

So I think it better to know that there are many options and considerations to make when you do use an app to record with both mics as to how to mix the sources knowing they aren't intrinsically just stereo. That's why I prefer the built in camera app to just stick to mono which is overall better sound for most people. 2 channels only sound good if you do some "audio mixing" in a DAW....
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] UK_Wildcats_Fans:
Great information and very useful
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Solutions Etcetera:
In your tests, did you compare the waveform of both channels to see if differences exist? How do you know the Sony app didn't just take the mono input and record it to both left and right channels?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] gadgetgaz:
Hi I didn't compare the waveforms I just listened to the audio. If you record a single sound source and rotate the phone while recording you can hear the sound going from one ear to the other on playback. If it was a mono recording you wouldn't be able to tell that the phone was being rotated at the time the recording was made.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Solutions Etcetera:
So which mic is left, and which one is right?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bjamerican:
You can easily tell immediately if a video was recorded with 1 or 2 channels of audio, especially when wearing headphones. Here is a clip I recorded with my HTC M8... Notice how the sound pans when I turn the camera away from the stage!

https://youtu.be/-yqL9uD2oxY

2 channels is simply more lifelike... We have two ears, so the Pixel should be using two mics for the most realistic audio.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] stereomatch:
Device: Pixel (sailfish) running Android 7.1 Nougat

One of our users (we are developers of an audio recorder app on Google Play) is reporting that the top microphone on the Pixel has a slight hiss (when he records stereo audio).

Is this an exception (maybe just a bad device) ? Or are other Pixel users seeing this as a general behavior on Pixels ?

This is confirmed when he records mono audio as well, by using the top microphone (aka "Camcorder" microphone). In our app, the user can choose the "Audio Source for Mono" and set it to Camcorder for the top microphone. For stereo, the user can modify the "Audio Source for Stereo" to find a setting that works best. Even the best setting there had a hiss when recording audio. Hiss was less obvious in certain environments.

Hiss in the top microphone on Android phones can be due to interference from the antenna. One can test if this is the cause, by turning on the Airplane Mode (which shuts off the antenna). Usually the hiss will disappear.

However, in his case the top microphone persisted in having that slight hiss (even with Airplane Mode set to On).

Thanks.

EDIT:

To test this with our app, you can search "mp3 recorder" on Google Play - our app is the "Amazing MP3 Recorder Pro" app there.

EDIT 2:

I have heard back from one person who is suggesting the problem is NOT universal to Pixel - and may just be a problem with that user's device (thus warranting a RMA - Return Merchandise authorization i.e. a return candidate).
[Mogul, XV6800 General] bowert74:
I'm a "Noob" ... did I use that term right? :confused:

I recently switched from a PPC-6700 to the PPC-6800 Mogul. (Titan)

I did a Sprite backup of my entire 6700 before I switched. I should have used a program to specifically backup my contacts, but I didn't. (DOH!)

Sprint was unable to transfer my contacts from my 6700 to my 6800. :mad:

I tried doing a Sprite restore of only my personal database. The restore was successful, but when I try to open Contacts on the 6800 now, the program refuses to open. Contacts completely doesn't work. It's very frustrating.

I tried doing a full restore on another phone... didn't work. Same problem with contacts.

I downloaded Sprite explorer, but I can't seem to figure out what to do from here.

Can someone recommend a solution? :confused:

I'd even be willing to MANUALLY input the contacts if I could just view them somehow on my PC or another device.

Please help. :)
[Samsung Galaxy On7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ashyx:
TWRP custom recovery for the Samsung Galaxy On7 SM-G600FY. Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410

Latest build is 3.0.2-1

Disclaimer: you flash these at your own risk. Knox counter will be tripped. Having the stock firmware to hand is also advised.

NOTE: BEFORE MAKING MODIFICATIONS, ON SOME ANDROID 5.1.1/6.0 DEVICES IT IS NECESSARY TO GO TO:

Settings -> Developer Options -> OEM unlocking

AND ENABLE OEM UNLOCK FIRST OR YOU MAY ENCOUNTER 'BLOCKED BY FRP LOCK' WHEN FLASHING.

To install TWRP:

1 .Boot to DOWNLOAD mode.

2. Flash with ODIN in the AP slot.

3 .Uncheck Auto reboot.

4. Load the respective file below into the AP slot and hit start.

6. After flashing when ODIN says PASS immediately reboot to recovery by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN.

As soon as the screen goes blank change to VOL UP whilst still holding the other buttons.

You should now see TWRP recovery.

TWRP_3.0.2-1_SM-G600FY_141016

For Systemless Root with SuperSu.

1. Install Supersu via TWRP

SR1-SuperSU-v2.78-SR1-20160915123031

2. Reboot

3. Check you have root

PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK IF YOU FIND MY WORK USEFUL. THANKS.

DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
[Samsung Galaxy On7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] germanshiper:
So nice of you sir

you really help me out sir

these are my blessings from my heart that what you want in your life is always at your fingertips

Love you sir
[Samsung Galaxy On7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] RedhNine:
yay! thx a lot, I will try it soon
[Samsung Galaxy On7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] parv41:
Yeah its work but phone become slower after this and hitting issue too occurs..is it coz of unstable version of su or something else?
[Samsung Galaxy On7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] genius.adityajain:
thanks a lot my friend

Thank You very much once again..

i had fixed internal storage of 8gb in my dads samsung galaxy on7.

he was facing issues due to less storage.

samsung also didnot support sd card as internal memory. so every now and then my father had to delete whatsapp chat and other stuff due download the new ones.

so i thought of selling it...

searched online but no solution except rooting...

And you gave the solution

Thanks to you, TWRP, SUPERSU, Root Essential...

it worked...

thanks a lot
[Samsung Galaxy On7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] talkativetaurus:
[MENTION=4899305]ashyx[/MENTION] can u pls explain the instructions a little more. I use sony device so flashing n rooting Samsung is for the first time.

Update:

Ok i managed to figure it out.

Just one more question, will this work on lollipop 5.1.1 and MM both?

And where can i find stock firmwares to dload?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy On7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] fasmcb:
Link stopped working

Hello budy, how are you?

I would like to download the file TWRP_3.0.2-1_SM-G600FY_141016 but the link is not working, could you help me making the link available again?
[Samsung Galaxy On7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] emraanhbk:
will this work on 5.1.1 of sm g600fy ?

---------- Post added at 02:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:49 PM ----------

ok.. if this doesnt work on 5.1.1. how about i roll back to 5.1.1 after the twrp is installed ??

is it possible to roll back without losing custom recovery and root access???
[Samsung Galaxy On7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ashyx:
Just try it, it may well work, but why not just update to MM?

If it doesn't then all you need do is flash the stock recovery.img or firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy On7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] fasmcb:
Grateful thank you so much

[MENTION=4899305]ashyx[/MENTION] I tested it here to download it on another computer and it worked, now only need to do the procedure and be happy .....

Thank you for your help.

Many thanks for your help and attention.
[Samsung Galaxy On7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] emraanhbk:
hbk

ok i follow your instruction just like you said and i rooted and install twrp on my device 5.1.1 on 7. i succeed. everything is fine.

but after that everytime i restart or switch on my device it shows msg SET WARRANTY BIT KERNAL.

is it normal ? or something went wrong ??
[Samsung Galaxy On7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ashyx:
Absolutely normal, it will only say this when booting to recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy On7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] anshadak88:
Samsung On7 is slower after root

Please update Beta SuperSu 2.74.

BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-20160519174328-forced-systemless.zip