yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Topics] TheMystic:
Making something Open Source is essentially a tool to crush innovation, and make developers lazy, so they are more like robots without a brain of their own.

It is an easy route to make some money by taking an open source library/ project, introducing ads, repackaging it with your own name and publishing it. Both the platform (e.g Google Play Store) and the developers are happy because they both get to make money without any effort.

The end result: Unhappy users and dumb developers!

Over the last 8 years or more, I have tried hundreds of apps in specific categories like File Managers, Gallery, Music Player, Video Player, etc. Yet I haven't found one that is PERFECT. Although 'perfect' is subjective, extremely few apps are worthy of applause.

If you search for Gallery apps on Google Play Store, you will get thousands of apps. Unfortunately, literally over half of them are identical and copycats of the Simple Gallery app. Rest are total garbage. Clearly, these apps are taking some easily (or freely) available library/ source, changing the name and signature, introducing ads, packaging them and publishing on Google Play Store under different developer accounts. It is quite possible that many of these apps are from the same developer who has several developer accounts. The number of copycats that are allowed to flourish on Google Play Store is simply unbelievable.

This kind of poor vetting by Google Play Store makes for a terrible user experience when people try out different apps, only to find that they all are exact replicas of each other. They are clearly violating the REPETITIVE CONTENT policy of Google Play Store where these apps have absolutely nothing of value to add. They are simply a source of ad revenue for the developers. Google probably doesn't mind that because they get 30% cut from those revenues.

As far as Gallery apps are concerned, there are literally less than 10 unique apps among thousands listed on Google Play Store. Much less actually. There is absolutely no thought/ love given when designing apps. Despite the versatility that Android supposedly offers, the interface, ease of access, features, etc leave too much to desire for.

That said, the question is 'Are Good Android apps very difficult to make'?
[General Topics] nihitthakkar:
Making a good Android Apps is neither difficult nor easy. It requires a good understanding of the needs of the client in the app. And the rest is quality hard work.
[General Topics] TheMystic:
What about making apps for the market, and not specifically for a client?

As stated in the OP, most apps are pure garbage, or replica of other apps. In other words, no thought or concept, absolutely no love or attention to detail. The Play Store is just a hub to publish some garbage and make money out of it through ads.

Is the amount of effort required in making and maintaining an app too much relative to the money to be made from such apps?

Apps are end results of knowledge imparted in educational institutions. It is pretty clear that the good students don't make apps.
[General Topics] TheMystic:
As with Gallery apps, the same is also true for File Managers, Music Players, Video Players, Browsers, etc.

It is easy to relate with Browsers because many are forks of Chromium. The same holds true for other types of apps too.

In any category, there are less than 10 unique apps (even lesser actually) and all the rest (in hundreds or thousands) are either copycats or pure garbage.

Sad and unfortunate truth.
[General Topics] TheMystic:
The Google Play Store boasts of roughly 3 million apps today.

I bet there are less than 300 unique experiences (read: apps)! All the rest are copycats or pure garbage.
[General Topics] karandpr:
Making good apps requires a dedicated team and effort.

If you want good apps for yourself, either code them yourself or commission a developer to get it done. And don't expect it to work on all phones.

Because android device fragmentation is a massive problem.

And expecting app development from an Education Institution?

Thats most hilarious **** I have heard. Education institutions don't give 2 Fs about the commercial setup.
[General Topics] TheMystic:
Does that take away the opinion expressed in the OP?

Does it counter the fact that the Google Play Store is full of garbage apps?

Does it counter the fact that most apps are essentially replicas of each other?

Does it counter the fact that most apps are simple repackaging of open source resources with very little value to no value being added in the final product?

Does it counter the fact that open source resources are essentially a tool for incompetent developers to make money without any effort?

Can you point me to where I said so?

You may want to read my comment again.
[General Topics] karandpr:
You stated my opinion. I did mine.

1.) Your opinion. Not fact. There are lot of good unique apps.

2.) Yes and No. Garbage apps use better SEO and have higher visibility. Unlike iOS store ,Play store doesn't curate apps manually.

3.) No they are not. Lot of apps are restricted by System APIs enforced by Google. This is true for Camera and File Manager Apps

4.) Welcome to open source. That's it's selling point. You are free to compile your own version of apps if it bothers you

5.) No it is not. This is a very pigeonholed vision of open source.

This statement here.
[General Topics] TheMystic:
1. The 1st point was an opinion, and thats what I said. A 'lot' of good unique apps? 'Lot' could be subjective/ relative, but I would say that even that would be less than 1% of the number of apps available on Google Play Store. Over 99% apps on Google Play Store are garbage.

2. Okay.

3. I don't think you tried out enough apps. In the last one week, I must have tried atleast 50 Gallery apps, and over 70% of them had the exact same UI, Settings, bugs, etc. Some of them had completely misleading pictures on their app page too.

4. I wish I could.

5. With every generalized statement, there are almost always exceptions, and this is no different. So exceptions prove the rule. Give the quality of apps on Google Play Store and the fact that many of them are replicas of each other created from the same code base/ source, it only proves that open-source provided earning opportunities to incompetent developers way more than being a tool to not reinvent the wheel.

As with my statement on educational institution, you have misunderstood it. I said good students from institutions imparting coding knowledge don't make apps (with exceptions of course). That is very evident from the quality of apps we get to see (again obviously with exceptions). It is the lazy and incompetent lot that simply repackages a free resource without adding any value to it and then earn some money through ads.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] RiderofSun:
I have a Dragon Touch Tablet from 2014, the model is MID9138B (apparently inexistent in his own page) and 4 years ago it stucks in 'Dragon Touch' logo. This was the second time that happened to that chinese tablet, but instead the first time it got stuck on 'Android' logo.

Also I cannot activate the Recovery Mode by any means. At that time, I was using a program that can do the hard reset, but it didn't work this time. So I didn't try anymore.

Some months ago I open tablet up to see what have inside because I didn't trust the specification in tablet's box, and I wrote up some stuff that hope it helps.

This is what I wrote:

CPU - A13 (I think this is an All-winner, but i dont know)

reference board: AL-A13-90A-V3

RAM : hnnix H5TQ2G83CFR

Touch IC: Silead GSL3680

Módulo Wi-fi: Real tek wtC8198ti

PMU: AXP209 -> D70f3CB 3AHI

I don't remember well some stuff, and I can't open up the tablet again (right now I'm trying but the screw is damaged)

So I hope you can help me trying to save this tablet.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] sagittarius83:
Hi guys!

Can I upgrade my TyTN I to the HTC TyTN II - Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional Upgrade?

I mean the upgrade file fort TyTN II that ispresented in HTC.com... will it work? if not where can I find the right one... the language is swedish

thnx
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] rdefalco:
Sure it won't work, there are ROMS for TyTN with WM6.1, but they are not official, so you have to do some operations to make it accept the ROM.

Most of them are in English, though.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] ultramag69:
you use ANY ROM NOT FOR THE HERMES YOU WILL GET A BRICK.... As stated by l rdefalco there are heaps of roms available in our section of the forums. MAKE SURE YOU HARD SPL YOUR DEVICE 1ST........ This won't guarantee no problems but will make it easier or even possible to recover your device.

Cheers...:D
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] sagittarius83:
thanx for the help guys... Now I know that... But will HTC release an offical WM6,1 for the Hermes in the future...?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] ultramag69:
No, they released the Tytn II. No more support from HTC...:(

Plenty of good chefs here though that'll fix you up good...:D
[LG Q7  Questions & Answers] OMAKE:
Hello.

So now we can get root shell on LG Q7

adb push mtk-su /data/local/tmp/

adb shell

cd /data/local/tmp

chmod 755 mtk-su

./mtk-su

Any ideas how to setup root access for apps?
[LG Q7  Questions & Answers] Moky93:
Give me link
[LG Q7  Questions & Answers] acidhell:
I can't have a root shell. When I enter /data/local/tmp/mtk-su it just exits adb shell
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Marcozizi:
Hi,

Is there a way to update my tv from android tv nougat to OREO or newer?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] michalisg:
does anyone knows if the UK models are covered by the pan-european warranty?

I'm thinking to buy one but i'm in other european country and i want to know if i'll have the warranty in my country.

Thanks in advance

Mike
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] lassykk:
hi mine was bought in Holland and recently I had to return it to HTC in the UK and they were happy to honour the warranty. I'm based in Ireland but the UK appears to be the nearest repair centre to me

Hope this helps
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] Darkat70:
Today my phone has stopped fast and super fast charging also when i connect to pc via usb it keeps loop connecting and has error code 10061 connection refused.

I have factory reset but makes no difference. Different cables and charger bricks don't make a difference.

Fast, super charger options are on.

S20 U with February Update

Usb works in downloading mode.

Anyone have an idea how to fix? TIA
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] Mortify1:
I've also lost my fast and super charging after latest update. Factory reset did not fix the issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] Darkat70:
2 nights ago it started superfast charging again, then last night back to cable charging. Still cant connect to usb adb or usb otg.

Wonder if theres a glitch with the firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] Darkat70:
Have you been able to fix the problem?

Since we cant roll back im waiting to see if an update fixes it.

It occasionally super charges about once a week.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] Mortify1:
I had rolled back to older versions with no help. I have tried other chargers and other people with my charger and it all worked except my phone.

I contacted my service provider and they asked me to send it away under warranty. I have received my repaired s20 ultra back, on the newest android version and everything is working. They replaced the main board. Turn around was actually very quick, about 4 business days.

Good luck!
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] TheMadScientist:
Have you guys checked to make sure there is no trash in the USB ports.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] Darkat70:
Yes i have blown it out, used a shaver cleaning brush inside the port, even run the end of a sewing needle around. Shine a torch in seems pretty clear.

I could connect via usb with download mode with January update CU A8 but had to resort to update.zip this time.

Taking it in to get warranty repair.
[General Topics] agdsfhju123:
Hello.

Is there any application that allows you to download / watch movies that are only available to a selected group of people, friends, etc.?

e.g. youtube and unlisted videos.

best regards
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Wacky2bakky:
Got the UAG Monarch Series carbon fiber case for my S21 Ultra. Now just waiting on my phone lol
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nick191:
Something new in town!

Nillkin Samsung S21 Ultra Case, CamShield Pro Slim S21 Ultra Protective Cover Case with Camera Protector Hard PC and TPU Ultra Thin Anti-Scratch Phone Case for Galaxy S21 Ultra (Black) : Amazon.in: Electronics

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[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nick191:
Available now::

SC BP

SUPCASE Polycarbonate Front and Back Case for Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (2021 Release, Black) : Amazon.in: Electronics

SUPCASE Polycarbonate Front and Back Case for Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (2021 Release, Black) : Amazon.in: Electronics

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[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] AhsanU:
Looks like no one has ordered the case I’ve decided to go with, so I’ll post a small review after I use it. I ordered the Case-Mate case in Iridescent Swirl.

My personal phone is an iPhone 12 Pro Max and I’m using the official Apple leather case; it’s leagues ahead of every/any case I’ve ever used for any phone. Particularly, the button tactility makes the case near perfect and a joy to use. The S21 Ultra will be a business phone so I’m looking for something that’ll at least compare in terms of quality to the Apple leather case.

Finding a case similar in quality means looking at Samsung and their official leather case, so I’ll order one when the preorder credit kicks in. But the Case-Mate case looks great (love the finish!) and it looks like it has excellent button tactility. Hopefully it’s worth its $40 price tag.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Tmel14:
Any recommendations for a clear, thin case? I'm between:

Samsung's clear cover: https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/official-samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-clear-cover-case-transparent-83897

CASEKOO: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08QVDD...olid=11NZQO49O6R5K&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Humixx: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08QJ1F...colid=11NZQO49O6R5K&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] netnerd:
i used my 260$ credit to get the u21 ultra "case with spen", i also order the spen separately.

now i have 2 spen. samsung should be more clear on their description. i thought case with spen means case with spen slot.

anyone know any aftermarket case with spen slot?

samsung black case with spen slot is getting boring.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] BerndiG:
Noreve.com Tradition C with 2 creditcard slots (Addiction leather), fits also perfekt to S20 Ultra case.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] OffDatGoGo:
I have the SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Pro and have use their case on my Note 10 Plus & Note 8 (and I think the S7). It doesn't have a built in screen protector with I didn't want anyway. Comes with a belt clip which I like having while I'm working. Solid choice for $20.

View attachment 5204299

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRNXHK1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_HH8C0FCVK7AMVFKYMV5F?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] gwstmar:
Looks like Spigen makes one.

Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Case Liquid Air (Pen Edition)

The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Case Liquid Air (Pen Edition) features an all-new S-Pen compartment to keep your sidekick locked in and always by your side.

www.spigen.com
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] orbital247:
I have just got the Ultimate Shield 'Ultimate Thin Case' and it's brilliant, super thin and really great quality, i got the clear glossy version:

Ultimate Thin Case for Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

The best super thin case for your Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. Designed to protect your phone while keeping its original sleek look. Precision engineered with a perfect fit and cut-outs for all ports and buttons. Branding free with a beautiful choice of finishes for an amazing unique and clean look.

www.ultimateshield.co.uk
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] mankvl:
Went with official samsung leather case in black, love the camera protection and leather should feel epic in hand compared to all plastic, ruberry cases. Next will be UAG Monarch in carbon fiber, but i need to import it or wait till it be available here, also interested in pitaka magnetic cases, now I use a plate beneath the case and it gets hot when wireless charging dunno if it's bad for the phone, heat is never good.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Geekser:
The Spigen case with SPen holder is also on Amazon - with a nice price break - about $15 bucks!https://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Liqui...+ultra+5g+case+with+s+pen,aps,168&sr=8-5&th=1
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] netnerd:
BORING.

i already have the samsung oem case with spen slot.

i was hoping for a case with different color or clear.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Geekser:
I have the Samsung Case too - and agree that it would be nice to have a clear version - fingers crossed...
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] ekerbuddyeker:
Nearly impossible to find asking official cases for sale in the US. Specifically the TPU case.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Sierra76:
I've got Samsung Leather Cover

Pros:

- cool look

- the phone is very firmly attached to it

- does not enlarge the dimensions of the phone too much

- protects the island with cameras well

Cons:

- it doesn't stick out too much from the screen side, so it's a bit dangerous to put the screen down

- skin prone to scratching (damage)

- the phone sways a little when you put its back down

- it's hard to take it off the phone, I'm afraid that I will damage it when I will try to remove the phone from it

- it holds in the hand on average, but still a bit better than a bare phone

Tomorrow will try Ringke Onyx.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] peterg21:
Thanks for this report. What has concerned me about this case, from reports here and on Amazon and Best Buy reviews is the durability. You say "skin prone to scratching...". You are seeing this already or understand that it will, with time, show wear/damage?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Sierra76:
I use it only the second day, so it's hard to say, I try to take care and do not expose the case too much in case I want to return it to the seller (EU law, up to 14 days from buying). However, it seems to me that it will wear out quickly when you don't care where you put your phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] mankvl:
Waiting for mine, thanks for the photos. Now have a 3 Eur cheap gummy one :D
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] felloffthetruck:
Does the Monarch have a saggy bottom near thr charge port?
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ilancoll:
i have a 2 days fight with my son samsung s6 phone

i make a hard reset from recovery , than i cannnot singin to samsung account . the phone start in reactivation lock mode

i manage to go from phone chrome and go to sumsung cloud web site

i make a login , and whan i insert two factor authentication code i mark the "dont ask for 2fa on this device.

than i go back to account login , and i manage to login

the wo factor authentication make the problam in my case
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] vibecatalin:
In opera browser the screen rotates very rarely or at all , I mean is not very responsive ( the G sensor ) ... but in Pictures instantly when I rotate the phone so is the picture... what do you guys think?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] razkal1:
i got the same problem...

any1 got a clue what could be/ how to solve this?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] swiftgs:
another one reports here,

same problem, works great in Pictures, but in opera it is as slow as hell....
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Htc86:
Had similar problem today, which led me to recalibration of Gsensor. After that i ran the Opera browser, and screen rotated much faster than before. Hope it helps...

Edit: noticed that screen rotation response is also better and faster in Photos/Album too...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] razkal1:
done that still no joy
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Htc86:
At the beginning I wait until the page is loaded and then rotate. It is not so responsive in the middle of the page loading process...i can live with that... :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Sergio PC:
Did you guyzz try the latest Opera version?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] ravsingh:
everytime i rotate the phone... opera rotates and the phone goes back to home screen... i have to go back into opera via task manager, and its back on portrait again...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] losdrivare:
I'm having this problem too, and it's bugging the hell out of me. I've calibrated the g-sensor, but it's still not working very well. I have Opera 1938 and SwiftBL V6.0 ROM. I don't use GSEN.

To make rotation work somewhat, I have to "snap" the Diamond from straight portrait to straight landscape. I can't have it slightly tilted away from me, like I would if I had it in my lap or on a table. However, with the Diamonds image browser it works fine, which makes me think that the problem lies within Opera.

I've tried using the tweak setting long-press home button to manually rotate screen, but this kicks me out of Opera and into TF3D. In SMS it works fine, though.

Teeter works great though, and that again makes me think that it's mostly a bad integration/calibration of the g-sensor in Opera that's the problem, eg. not very calibrated tresholds for rotation.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] vibecatalin:
So we have to wait for a proper version of Opera.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] ACEgraphx:
the rendering of a webpage is very cpu intensive action, everything has to be recomputed for small display. if you change resolution (ie. rotate diamond) in the middle of the loading the page, it's bit too much for little diamond. just wait till the loading of the page finishes, and then rotating works ok. it can't be much better...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] thebatlab:
This is happening to me too (Telus version) but it only recently started happening. As soon as I rotate the screen - whether the page is fully loaded or not - it brings me to the Phone screen. I've accidently called people a couple times due to this so it's a bit frustrating.

I'm going to try hard resetting my phone and then slowly install applications and tweaks to see if I can figure out what's causing it.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] PJ6363:
I have this issue as well...I think Opera ios just trying to do too much....loading a page and rotn at the same time. After a while it seems to work better....I still think they have a long way to go to make this programe bug free and reliable :(
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] sle118:
Same thing happens to me, on the same ROM.

Did you get any result doing this? I have the Telus ROM too and this is very annoying.

I have tried using GSen with the rom before, but uninstalled it. No change.

The only thing I suspect may interfere could be that I mapped a Long Key Press for screen rotation in apps like Inbox. I will try unmapping and post the results here.

I don't know how TouchFlo is integrated to the OS, but I wonder if manually changing the orientation of the screen somehow affects other components that could become "out of sync" with the current orientation... Could it be related to the version of one component? Looks like GSen does not work properly with Telus ROMS.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] lude219:
at least your opera get to go lanscape. When mine try to do landscape, it somehow open up the phone dialer and i get kicked out of Opera.:mad: Anyone know what this happens? Keeping it in portrait mode is fine, but the second i rotate it, it halts the program and open up phone dialer for no apparent reason!!