yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto Z Play Accessories] Shani Ace:
Idk, are that many people using smartwatches etc. that it justifies supporting those? I've seen exactly as many people out there using smartwatches as I have seen people using hardware keyboards: zero. ;)

But yeah, I know being a minority plays a part in it. Other minorities don't suffer the same fate though, so ROM devs seem to have time for them. I'd even pay them to make an APK or ZIP that contains the files for they keyboard cover...

Hm it's not just the bloat (I'm actually using a debloated ROM with root), but just generally how the touchwiz ROM works.

Like, you can't disable certain notifications, the system settings are missing important stuff and are completely different from AOSP ROMs, the media volume is too low by default and you have to confirm a dialogue every time you want to increase it (I think there was a fix for that but it was complicated) and of course that ugly Samsung theme (I know that can be fixed).

There are just tons of small things that annoy me. I generally like tweaking things, but with these broken Samsungs ROMs it's like you have to tweak 98% of it just to make it bearable. It's more time-consuming than any other kind of tweaking.

With any other custom ROM, you just install it, tweak or adjust a few things and you're good to go.

Anyway, thanks for the link, I'll check later whether there are some things in there that haven't already been removed in the SuperMan ROM.
[Moto Z Play Accessories] Shani Ace:
BTT:

[MENTION=5066024]Dakkaron[/MENTION]

I just saw this Photon Q keyboard replacement on ebay and thought to myself, if we could connect the PCB from one of those bluetooth keyboard cases with this and put it into a DIY 3D-printed case, that would be lovely!

I'm quite confident we could reverse-engineer the spring mechanism that was used in those sliding keyboards, so that wouldn't be the biggest problem we'd face IMHO.

Anyway... despite the fact I'm not completely sold on the flip design you used, I am definitely interested in getting those 3D-printed parts (or 3D-print files).

Seeing as there is currently no better solution and there's still a minor question mark behind the q-device, I'm willing to spend time and money on this effort.

Could you maybe provide an assembly manual? Or even better, a video tutorial (also to see the whole thing in use)?

I think I would use a different BT keyboard though, let me see what I can find.

Edit: Not exactly what I was looking for, but this one has the right dimensions (115 millimeter x60.3 millimeter x7.5 millimeter).

They sell it under different names as well (#2, #3), so you can probably find them everywhere.

There's also the Rii Mini i5, but that one is way too thick (2cm).

Just found iPhone Keyboard Case on ebay.de (plus several more on ebay.com as well), which reminds me that I ordered one (a Boxwave Buddy Case for the iPhone 6) of those last year!

Let me see if I can find it, maybe I can mod that case.

Edit²: Ok just got it from the basement. I'll charge it and then try to connect it via BT, not sure whether it worked with Android phones.

Otherwise I'll take it apart and maybe we can re-use the parts.

Also found the slimtype keyboard cover (that I had already forgotten about) there. The problem with that one was its catastrophic ergonomy. The keys give no feedback whatsoever and there's no comfortable way to hold it in the air while typing). And then one day it just stopped working.

Edit³: Ok the Boxwave case is charged and it works with Android phones! My S7 almost fits into the case, it's really a matter of millimeters centimeters.

Thought about cutting the edges off, but I found a phone that would fit and it's even a recent one, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact!

Okay, now I know what to do. :D
[Moto Z Play Accessories] eske.rahn:
....But BE AWARE though standard BT keyboards works on Iphones, many Iphone keyboards does NOT work on standard phones/phablets/tablets...:silly:
[Moto Z Play Accessories] Shani Ace:
Well as mentioned in my last edit, it works with my S7. :)

Already came up with a solution to put it together without any cutting (hint: backcover + velcro tape).

And soon, I will get the XZ2 compact, which will fit into the case. I'll probably still use the velcro tape for that so I can take it out whenever I need the camera or flashlight.

But I might later try to cut a hole into the case instead.

Anyway, I think that's the way to go guys, in order to get a DIY backlit sliding keyboard without much hassle.

I know these cases are hard to come by, but I encourage you to look for them, also under different names (you can tell by the key design that it's the same product). There are definitely still some of them out there on ebay and maybe other places as well.

Here is what I have on my watchlist but they're all for the iPhone 4:

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

But there were more ebay items from the US and Canada that didn't ship to Germany. So if you can, get one for the iPhone 6 (like mine). I assume the one for the iPhone 4 is smaller (but should work too).

I will post some pictures when I'm finished with the S7 version (probably tonight), as well as for the XZ2c version (probably this week or next week).

Edit:

Damn! Boxwaves still offer the iPhone6 case on their website, but they want friggin' 80$ for it! :eek:

I paid "only" 30$ for it last year.

Edit²: On a side-note, just for reference:

I forgot to post it when I initially entered this thread, but several years ago another xdadev user also made a DIY case for his Nexus 4, using a keyboard case for the S3.
[Moto Z Play Accessories] Shani Ace:
Alright guys, my first second attempt is ready!

Today I got my Samsung keyboard cover, but by the time it arrived I had only use for the backcover part of it.

I went to the supermarket and was disappointed to see they don't sell the velcro tape anymore so I had to order it on Amazon.

But I didn't want to leave empty-handed so I bought a pack of 6 small magnets (= 3 pairs) for 2€.

At home I stripped them off their plastic housing and put them on the back cover with double-faced adhesive tape (you can see the magnets in background of the first picture).

But the magnets were not strong enough, all of them together couldn't hold the weight of the phone if I turned it upside down.

So I had to go with a different, temporary solution. I took some leftover foam I had to fill the gap in the Boxwave keyboard case (where the phone would usually go), roughly cut it into shape and glued it to the back of the back cover with the double-faced adhesive tape. Then I stuck the other side of it to the keyboard case, pressed everything together for a few seconds and voilà, it holds the phone without any problems!

As mentioned before, this is only a temporary solution because as you can see in the second picture (sorry for the terrible image quality, blame the Gemini PDA), it's 2,5cm thick!

That's not significantly more than the thickness of the keyboard cases I used with my S4 back in the days but still - even though I don't like ultrathin phones - this can (and will) be improved.

But it works as it is.

In the future, I'll be referring to this as v0.2 (since v0.1 was my first attempt with the magnets). It's more like a proof of concept and less like the finished article.

Tomorrow I will receive the velcro tape and use that instead of the foam and the adhesive tape. I'm hoping that the velcro fibers can bridge the gap in the keyboard case but if not, I've got enough material to get both velcro sides closer to each other.

And there's a further option with cutting away the edges and sticking the phone backcover directly onto the flat surface of the keyboard case.

Eventually though, I'm aiming for v1.0 with the XZ2 compact. I might even start a new thread if I really get everything to work and fit smoothly.

Even though there are ultra-thin cases like this one for it, I'm uncertain there'd be enough room for that, so I might actually have to stick the phone itself to the keyboard case. We'll see.

A neat side effect of this is that it enabled me to go back to RR, which was a huge relief. At the moment, there's exactly one custom ROM for the XZ2 compact but since it's AOSP I think I'll manage. Still 100x better than a touchwiz ROM.
[Moto Z Play Accessories] Dakkaron:
[MENTION=302800]Shani Ace[/MENTION]: Nice build! But why don't you just cut down the keyboard's smartphone holder, so that it's only a flat piece of plastic and glue a spare case for your phone onto it? That should reduce the thickness by a lot.
[Moto Z Play Accessories] Shani Ace:
Yeah as mentioned, that would be another option to use it with any phone.

But since the ZX2 compact will fit inside the keyboard case (together with an ultra thin case), I think I'll go with that for now because the phone seems to be excellent and it's the only one that combines current hardware and with 5" screen (bigger devices would look weird with the keyboard case).

Though cutting down the edges would give me more freedom of choice regarding the phone, so I might reconsider. Gotta order the necessary tools for cutting the plastic first.

BTW already reduced the thickness by 2mm by using the velcro tape. :)
[Moto Z Play Accessories] Shani Ace:
Alright, I did it! I cut the edges off (and cut into my finger in the process...) and glued the S7 case directly onto the keyboard case.

Now it's only 18mm thick (before it was 23mm and before that, 25mm), which is totally fine for me.

I might try to reduce it later with an even thinner case, though the gain would be marginal and I don't like ultra-thin devices anyway. So I might as well just stick with it as it is.

At first I also wanted to implement a tilt function with a kickstand I once bought, but that was too thick and made everything a bit unstable, so I left it out.

Sorry for the bad picture quality, only had the webcam of my Laptop to shoot photos. Maybe I'll take some more during daylight tomorrow.

This can be basically done with any keyboard case and any phone, though depending on the combination the differing dimensions might look a bit weird.
[Moto Z Play Accessories] noonebikes4free:
i like the thought of bringing back the sidekick of old with the advantages the moto z lineup provides
[Moto Z Play Accessories] ecloud:
flip-open rather than slider?

For those of you who say you want a slider, is the main reason that you want the screen to be always facing up, even when the keyboard is stowed? If so, there's a particular 4-bar mechanism that has been implemented a few times, like on the N950, some early 1990's era Grid tablet machines and various other tablet computers since then. The screen folds down on top of the keyboard, and flips away to the top of the keyboard, ending up at whatever fixed angle you like, depending how you design the length of the bars. I suspect that's much easier to design for 3D printing (although I haven't gotten around to trying myself).
[Moto Z Play Accessories] Dakkaron:
I just stumbled across this blogpost: http://simpledevices.blogspot.com/2015/06/turning-samsung-galaxy-note-4-sm-n910f.html

That guy over there used two cases and a few pieces of aluminium to build a simple slider mechanism. It is actually extremely simple. I am thinking of maybe making something like that but with 3D-printed parts instead of the phone cases that he used. This slider mechanism is so simple and effective, I can't believe I couldn't think of it.
[Moto Z Play Accessories] rfernez:
Hey guys (Dakkaron),

I'm writing from the year 2020, almost 2021 LOL.

Did anything ever come of this?

I would be interested in a Snap-On physical keyboard for the Moto z line.

I would love to see your prototype, or even better I would be interested in buying one.
[Moto Z Play Accessories] shodanx:
Hello,

Does anyone have the STL files for this print ?

Thanks !
[Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ruff rider:
Hi,

Today I bought the latest samsung smartwatch R800. Apparently this watch is not compatible with my galaxy tab S2 (T819). I called Samsung support but they couldn't help and told me I have to use a phone. Is there a way to make it work on this tab? If not it's going back to the shop because it's no use for me if can't link to the tablet. Strange Samsung even makes products that are not compatible with their own devices!

Greetz

Ruff Rider
[Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alkr:
I'm wondering that too. It's been 2 years for you, and how did it go??? I'm switching to an old Tab S2 8.0 and my watch isn't connecting.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Themes, Apps, and Mods] Forgetten:
Hello guys!

Today I'm ready to share my work

This is Pie icons from the latest Pie Beta for S9/S9+

All pictures and in .png format with 144x144 resolution

Enjoy!
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Themes, Apps, and Mods] mattkilla420:
Anyway to incorporate this zip into the Samsung themes? Nice icons BTW

Well rather, where do I put the unzipped folder in order to use on stock rom or via Samsung themes? Is it possible?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Themes, Apps, and Mods] leenoone1988:
Any chance of getting these in the updated colours
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Themes, Apps, and Mods] bugrevealingbme:
please add other icons
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Themes, Apps, and Mods] Forgetten:
New version released. Enjoy!
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Themes, Apps, and Mods] Cloud Strife 48:
Please add the Galaxy Store. And please make an icon Pie theme.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Themes, Apps, and Mods] kerbau:
how to apply? thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Themes, Apps, and Mods] Petrony78:
Little a infant icons
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Themes, Apps, and Mods] binh24:
Thanks you !
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Themes, Apps, and Mods] JohnnyEighty:
How to use? Extracting every apk to change icon?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Themes, Apps, and Mods] AhmdHL:
How to apply it plz respond

Thanks nice work
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Themes, Apps, and Mods] Isaac1138:
Wheres the download link?
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] noxqzs:
I just installed a module (Active Edge) for the pixel 3 and now my phone is stuck in a bootloop.

Specifically its stuck on a page that says: Can't load Android System. Your data may be corrupt.......

The only options are:

Try Again

Factory Data Reset

I can get it into fastboot mode, but wanted to know if there is a way to disable the modules or uninstall magisk and start over. The instructions that I have found only reference TWRP when uninstalling and I don't have that. Any help is appreciated before I wipe this thing.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] piccit:
Flashing stock boot img will remove magisk
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] cambunch:
I ran into this same issue and solved it, check out my post here:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78075483&postcount=121
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] noxqzs:
thanks guys. I am back into the OS. I used the Sept boot.img as I haven't updated yet. I assume I have to flash the Nov update prior to using the patche_boot.img you linked. In any case, I have a usable phone that is ready for magisk again. Thank you, much appreciated.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] AisakaMk2:
In fact, you can just flash Magisk Uninstaller in TWRP then flash Magisk zip again, this will remove all modules installed.
[Honor Note 10 Questions & Answers] nemkate:
i have installed new version but default launcher is gone?

Definitely not selected? Does anyone know the solution?

Version : 8.2.0.151
[Honor Note 10 Questions & Answers] BigDisplay:
Look in here: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3858794&share_fid=3793&share_type=t

Ota 151 is uot
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] idan445:
I've waited the 7 days, got the thing on the developer options and then ticked it and it said it'd factory reset my phone, I was like "fine idc" and did it and then it factory reset only for it to not actually enable the unlock and for me to need to wait another 7 days, where the frick is the logic in that, help?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] *Detection*:
Should have read the rooting tutorial in the Development forums and you wouldn't have had to wait another 7 days
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sflesch:
My wife picked up my son's fire yesterday to find it had been reset. I can't seem to restore the data from it using the built in restore function. It just loops back to the restore device selection.

If I skip it, I can't get into System Updates to see what version it has. I tap System Update and it brings me back to Settings, where I tap Device Options, System Update.....and so on.

I booted into recovery mode and wiped cache, system, dalvik, etc. same results.

I tried running RootJunky, but didn't want to take any chances that it might have a different ROM than what was available.

Is there another way to determine the ROM version?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sflesch:
Oy! Sorry. It took me a few to realize what I had done. KINDLE fire vs. fire, right?

I did tack onto the sticky help thread referring to this (and another) post. Should I...

1) Leave that post referring to this one and the other?

2) Update that post with the specifics of both problems?

3) Create one (or two) separate/new posts?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] Okezie:
Hi everyone, after upgrading my redmi 5 plus to MIUI 10 and still disappointed about how notifications are handled, I am ready to make the big jump to pie custom roms(yes this is my first xiaomi device and attempt to flash a custom rom):D. I have narrowed my choice to Pixel Experience Pie vs AOSP Extended V6, which would you recommend to be as stable as MIUI? I am leaning towards Pixel Experience Pie but I am intrigued by how popular AOSP Extended V6 has become. I am also open to any other pie custom rom option that I am not aware of. I am NOT a customisations buff, I just want stability and best battery performance . Looking forward to any your suggestions, thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] ecrudragon:
I would recommend PE-Extended as i am using it from day one and its amazing and stable rom with nice battery life.

P.S i only tried first two builds of AOSP Extended so i wouldn't know.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] Okezie:
Wow thanks for your perspective, I may just have to download and test any roms I fancy to see for my self how they are. :)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] Mitul Varmora:
Pixel Experience Vs AOSP Extended: Which OS provides better incremental OTA updates ?
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] gman88667733:
The Z Play is by far the best phone I've owned. It is fast, has a passable camera, the battery life is crazy (especially with the Moto turbo power pack) and the screen is very good too. I've been trying to find a replacement for the past 6 months, but nothing I've tried is a better all round package than this. The OnePlus 5 was nice, but the battery wasn't fantastic and screen wasn't as good. The iPhone 7 I just tried was a whole level below this in performance, screen and battery.

Have any Z Play users tried the Z2 play? If so, was it worth the upgrade. I want to upgrade as I like changing phones, but nothing really compares still!
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] dandrumheller:
If I we're going to stick with the Z line, I'd go with the Z3 play rather than the 2.

But none of the newer Z phones feel like enough of an upgrade to me to make it worth the jump.

Based on what I've seen, the OnePlus 6T looks like the best next option to me. I've seen a bunch of screen shots showing 6-8h SoT with long day use, so while it's not up there with the Z play, it seems better than just about anything out there. Better camera is a bonus. I can live with no headphone jack. My biggest 'missing' feature is wireless charging. Price is definitely higher than the z line, but not by the huge margin it would take to get to an S9+ or pixel 3.
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] gman88667733:
I am tempted by the 6T, no headphone jack does annoy me a bit though ...
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] fablebreton:
I think to moto one power or moto z3 play next year when prices have gone down

Or a xiaomi , may be next redmi note pro, the note 6 pro was not really a big update vs Z play
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] gman88667733:
The Z3 play seems to have rubbish battery life though. I do have the turbo power pack to use with it, but even so...

What's it like in terms of camera and speed? I'd rather stick to a Z line phone than go to the OnePlus 6T really, I just prefer these. My 2nd hand Z Play is faultless apart from a very slow camera app!

A brand new Z3 play just sold on eBay for £275, which is only a bit more than I paid for my used Z Play when I got it.
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] MarkoESP:
Yup, same boat. At this point the only true upgrade without braking the bank would be a pixel 2 xl for the on-time updates, complete API support and truly superior camera and even then I would still get a bit less battery life out of it, Moto Z play truly is battery king.
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] gman88667733:
I ordered the 6T yesterday, but got buyer's remorse and cancelled it. After only spending £231 on my Z Play, I don't really want to spend £529! Looking at used 6's on eBay, but the battery life seems a bit bad. I keep coming back to the Z2 Play... £199 brand new and I can keep using my turbo power pack. Is the performance much better? My Z play is getting a tad sluggish sometimes...
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] gman88667733:
I ordered the 6T yesterday, but got buyer's remorse and cancelled it. After only spending £231 on my Z Play, I don't really want to spend £529! Looking at used 6's on eBay, but the battery life seems a bit bad. I keep coming back to the Z2 Play... £199 brand new and I can keep using my turbo power pack. Is the performance much better? My Z play is getting a tad sluggish sometimes...

If not, then a Z3 play comes up every now and then for about £275, but the design/functionality seems a bit weird to me

Then again, a 5T would probably be sufficient for my tasks nowadays. My Z Play only drops 20% on my usual work day during the week, so I can't image a 6 or a 5T will drop too much more. The big question is, is the 6 worth £100 more than the 5T currently is?

*** Double post - sorry!! ***
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] Scottatron:
Waiting on the international release of the Nokia 8.1 plus (same hardware as the X7 in China)

Then I'll probably retire my Z Play.
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] fablebreton:
even if you did not have one already, keep in mind that it's packaged with a 2220mAh powerpack , in the box, so 5220 mAh
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] gman88667733:
True.

I have done a bit more research and I think I'm going to go for a OnePlus 6 or 5T (whichever one comes up as a better deal) I think the lesser battery life is worth it for the bigger screen, better camera and better performance.

Plus, buying used means that if in 3-6 months time I decide I need better battery again, I'll just sell it and get a Z3 Play because OnePlus phones hold their value very well.
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] gman88667733:
Update on this. I have now purchased a pristine OnePlus 6 128gb for £379 (bargain!) I'll let you know how I get on compared to the Z Play
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] gman88667733:
OnePlus 6 arrived today.

So far is seems pretty good, it is so quick.

Screen isn't as bright, it is quite dim up until 100%, but not terrible.

Can't comment on the battery yet, but it won't be like the Z Play.

Lovely big screen though! I'll update this in a few days