yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Epic 4G General] boomerbubba:
The best test of actual accuracy is to use My Tracks to record GPS tracking both driving and walking -- outdoors. Not only can you zoom in and compare those tracks with the road or path overlaid on the Google maps or sat photos, you can easily post a link to those tracks for peer review in forums such as this.

This actual accuracy is different from the imputed estimate of accuracy reported by GPS Test. In fact, there is a known bug in that imputed estimate in the stock Epic, where the accuracy estimate is always reported at a fixed 30.0 meters (98.4 feet) although the actual accuracy on the ground is pretty good -- assuming that a good multisatellite lock is achieved. That bug is reportedly fixed in the DK28 versions.

Navigation programs are the worst tools for testing, because they impose another layer of post-processing within the app, including a snap-to-road function.

I wouln't pay much attention to indoor performance. Your Android GPS is intended primarily for outdoor use. It might happen to work indoors, depending on building construction, windows, etc., but that is just serendipity.
[Epic 4G General] ydoucare:
I've been using Torque to record OBD2 & GPS data and it seems to pretty much always be accurate to within about 10 ft (3 m) or so based off the satellite maps. It was exactly the same in DI18, so I haven't noticed much difference other than faster locking. Running stock DK28.
[Epic 4G General] muyoso:
Never heard of an Epic running Di18 getting a better lock than 98 foot accuracy.
[Epic 4G General] boomerbubba:
They are not talking about the bogus 98-foot (30.0 meter) estimated accuracy, which is simply a bug that causes the system GPS to lie to the Android OS listeners with an arbitrary, hard-coded value and has nothing to do with how accurate the fix really is. They are talking about actual accuracy relative to the user's position on the ground. That has always been pretty good on my Epic once a good multi-satellite lock has been achieved.
[Epic 4G General] othan1:
DK17 (Using Quantum 1.4 currently) gets me locked within 1 foot at times. It's extremely accurate and I can even keep wi-fi on when the GPS is on and tracking me (CardioTrainer, Maps, Navigation, GPS Test).
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] androidfanboi:
Well i guess the title answers it really lol but just to let you all know Swype Keyboard now works with Apps2sd just download the new installer from here

http://betainfo.swype.com/t/r/l/shtlld/hditihklu/y

you will need to goto this address on your android device as it detects what device configuration you have and selects the correct download for our X10s

Install the swype installer

enter your log in details (if you dont have any sign up)

this will then download a 10mb file which you will then need to install ( worth while having your wifi on for this)

after this is installed, you will need to enable it

goto settings -> language & keyboard -> click on the tick next to the word swype this will enable it

then goto an area where you can write text like the google search bar widget or sms and long press on the area . this will bring up a menu.. click input settings

select the swype keyboard and voila the swype keyboard is ready to rock and roll

well for me this was not the end - mine failed to register

i think maybe as i have apps2sd - but the guys at swype have implemented an automatic fix option in there swype installer so it forces registration, if you get the same problem i had, go into your apps drawer and find swype installer, click on it and it will bring up the fact it failed to register etc it will then guide you to login again to force registration (login credentials permitted)

Anyway im really happy about this as SlideIT keyboard the swype alternative really sucks ass and is not as fluent and as responsive as swype and there word count is also crap.

All hail Swype - its what makes an Android an Android and an iPhone jealous :D :p
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] rfg13:
the registration is closed
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hpsauce37:
I have a 16gb micro sd card that i have had for some time and moved to which ever new phone i have had.

I recently got my desire z and moved my memory card to it. All seemed fine untill i went to do some video recording in hd setting. The player would start to record and then stop and shut down.

I then tried the original 8gb card in the phone and it recorded fine but is a little stuttery at times. I notice that my 16gb card is a class 2 and the 8 gb that comes with the phone is a class 4.

I was wondering if i were to get a higher class card i.e 6 would this solve the stutter issuse i get with hd recording on the standard card?

anyone else noticed this and has anyone got a class 6 card in there phone that could tell me if the problem is solved.

if it wont record with a class 2 and does so with a class 4 then things can only be better with a higher class card right?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steviewevie:
Check out http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=855017
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hpsauce37:
thanks that answers all my questions.

please delete the thread.
[Desire HD General] fun2323:
Hi there,

I bought my htc desire hd 1,5 mounths ago and i really love it.

My gf also love the phone and yes.. she bought the same one.

If we compare the 2 phones there is a huge display qualilty diffrence.

Example;

if i put the color yellow on full screen, my phone will make it more like green.

And on my gf phone it is bright yellow.

This hapen with every color.

Even on the homescreen you see a color diffrence.

You won't notice if you don't compare 2 phones.

Before i get the questions: yes both phones have the same display settings and software updates.

I send my phone to the repair center to solve the problem, guess what they coulden't find the problem.

I Send my phone again to the repair center and again they can't find the problem. All they say is: well, its normal.

I called htc and they said: htc use 2 different displays in the htc desire hd. Maybe that can be the problem. But in real you coulden't see a big diffrence between the 2 displays.

I have to make a photo to prove it, and then they will send the problem to the main office of HTC.

I will post here a photo to if i can make a photo with my crappy camera.

Sorry for my bad english language.
[Desire HD General] Rixsta:
Download shoot me from the market and make screenshots to post here so we can have a proper look...If you can do the same with your GF phone that would be even better so we can compare..
[Desire HD General] fun2323:
Great idea i will do it when i recive my phone from the repair center. That will be today or tomorrow.
[Desire HD General] hamdir:
is there a difference in view angles between the two?

waw i didn't know they have two types, maybe one of them is SLCD :D another user was reporting issues with display driver when he installs a custom rom

i have the green yellow thing, i hope the new one is not SLCD, i dont want to switch again :(

if your girlfriend device has better view angles than its SLCD or IPS

and taking a screenshot using an app will not show the screen difference ofcourse!
[Desire HD General] Rixsta:
NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Please dont start that debate up again....I cant take it anymore... :D

I have a hard time believing that what he was told is true...two different types?? surely not.
[Desire HD General] fun2323:
Nope the view angles are the same.

And about the 2 displays thats what HTC says to me.
[Desire HD General] hamdir:
thank god its the same angles! i didnt want that misery again hehe

another question if you look at grey areas very closely can you see some so faint scanlines? is it the same between the two?
[Desire HD General] PeatCoal:
Why do people keep saying this in threads about display problems? If both phones are displaying the same thing, the screenshots will be identical, even if the difference displays mean that they look different when looking at the two phones...
[Desire HD General] letom:
Not to bring up the debate again or anything but my screens viewing angles are great, I've titled the screens to obscure angles and I can see the screens really well. To be honest the screen looks identical to my gf's Desire in terms of colours and saturation.
[Desire HD General] fun2323:
Fianlly i have my phone back and found some time to make pictures.

It is verry hard to make pictures of it.

But in real you will see the diffrence in a second.

I would like to post the screenshots here, but i can't upload link to the forum yet.
[Desire HD General] Nvidia32:
Hello, you can verify if your both DHD has different screens...

There are two manufacturers for DHD screen, SHARP and AUO. (AUO is a partner / sous dealing with SHARP)

You can verify: Bootloader/Fastboot/System Info

Mine is LCD-SHARP.
[Desire HD General] fun2323:
i have no idea how to. You can send a link ?

htc tells me they are using 2 screens. but there should be no diffrence in brightnes and color.
[Desire HD General] mero01:
Defiantly a difference there hay... id ask for a new phone. and send those pictures with the email .
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Your right there should be no user noticeable difference.
[Desire HD General] fun2323:
Well htc say: If the repair center can't find a problem, we can't do anything.
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Perhaps the display falls within a tolerance the HTC have set.

I personally would keep at them, have you tried taking it back to your point of purchase with your GF's DHD as proof that something isn't quite right.
[Desire HD General] fun2323:
thats what i did 2 times, they send it 2 times back to the repair center.

Bought it by Vodafone NL
[Desire HD General] DOMINIQUEBERARDI:
hi

you can do what Nvidia32 ask you please

check yours System Info's DHD

To get that you have to start your phone in bootloader mode (power+vol down) and power more for enter in fastboot mode and choose System Info

PS: your DHD must to have ENG Hboot installed if you want see these information

sorry for my english too:)
[Desire HD General] Madridi4ever:
yeah I'm interested in knowing the difference between the two screens as well. Can you please check them?

Mine is AUO ..
[Desire HD General] Diamondback:
Same for me.
[Desire HD General] fun2323:
No idea how. I tried some things but im stuck with the Unrevoked Forever.
[Desire HD General] avenge the rage:
How do you go into boot mode, I've only rooted so do I need other things too?
[Desire HD General] Madridi4ever:
Fun2323, try the following:

- go to menu, settings, applications, and uncheck fast boot to turn it off

- Close the phones

- press the volume - (volume down, not up) at the same time with the power on button and keep holding it for 5 seconds, then release the power button while still holding the volume down button.

- You should be in a white screen now, go to system info and you will see the type of screen (see screen shots in previous page)
[Desire HD General] fun2323:
I know how to go in boot mode but i can't find the system info.
[Desire HD General] RD1945:
By any chance, do you have a screen protector?

These protectors can f*ck up the colors on your screen.
[Desire HD General] leppie:
Like the other person said, you will only get system info with an engineering HBOOT.
[Desire HD General] fun2323:
No screenprotector. I bought one but not used yet.
[Desire HD General] Tezray:
I have the Sharp lcd and my mate has the aou screen going to compare next couple of days. Is there any information yet what is better or are they the same just different name. Also people say hold power and volume down to get into boot loader that has never worked for me I just hold volume down as long as after a restart the lights are off on the home button.
[Desire HD General] LOADSABEER:
The AOU screen is going to better and you know it ;-)
[Desire HD General] Tezray:
Lol. I got my phone at the beginning and reckon they run out of the good screens when you got yours later. ;-)
[Desire HD General] fun2323:
I've got mail from HTC..

"Thanks for your email. I have the information sent through with our hardware department. They compared the result of your device with various devices that we have here. Appearance may vary slightly from colors that are crystal clear. They also indicated that if the repair center hardware no problems found, it will not lie to the hardware. The opinion section of hardware is that next year a software version is going to come to this waiting. I hope I have enough information if you have any questions please let me know. Sincerely, Aqeel HTC"

I have no idea what to do anymore. They don't want to replace it or whatever.

Im a big fan of htc phones since my last 4 phones were all htc.

But now im thinking about leaving htc phones.
[Desire HD General] hamdir:
man comeon i dont see much difference in the photos you posted

leaving htc phones for a slight color calibration difference between screens? its normal for any company to source material from different places

seriously...

i remember the same issue with the diamond, i remember the same color balance issue with the 3Gs

hell the later slcd desires had a completely different screen compared to amoled desire

the good news in this email that they mentioned a software update
[Desire HD General] fun2323:
Well if its a ''slight color calibration difference'' i wont care.

But even 65+ granny's see the diffrence. (tested myself)
[Desire HD General] Doktaphex:
Dude get over it, it clearly is only a colour calibration issue and the only reason that you know about it is because your girlfriend has the other screen. If it bothers you so much, take out insurance, wait a couple of weeks then tell them you lost the phone and get a replacement.
[Desire HD General] staneboy2003:
Hy guys

Anyone knows if exists any possibility to change display contrast? Not only for DHD but for all android phones...

Thanks in advance!
[Desire HD General] hamdir:
there is a calibration tool for the nexus and desire, but i tried it with the DHD it keep crashing wish someone can port it

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=745248
[Desire HD General] AndyCr15:
I believe I got one from the first batch of Desire HD's in the UK, I have the Sharp display... do we know which is better yet? :)
[Desire HD General] Tezray:
I checked my phone with my mates and I believe the lcd-sharp has better colour deeper. He thinks his lcd-aou is brighter and not as washed out. Anyway I'm happy he's happy but there is a slight difference not much but we can see it. So if my phone broke and I got a replacement what one would I get are they all mixed up or going to be sticking to one type lcd.
[Desire HD General] sarge101:
After I replaced my first phone (loose sim cover) I could of swore my first phone had a better display than the replacement but I wrote it off as me just imagining it, guess not.

Anyway I can confirm that the issue with this new screen is that it looks more washed out, everything seems to have a more prominent white haze, where as with my previous screen the colors used to pop this kind of just blends all together due to the common white haze. I can also say that I noticed the viewing angles to be slightly less.

Edit: also I have noticed that this screen has a 2nd grid to it, there's the digitizer grid then on top of that there is a bigger spaced grid, its also easier to see in daylight than the standard digitizer grid, If you tilt your phone at the right angle they look like grey dead pixels.

Inferior screen imo.
[Desire HD General] AndyCr15:
And which type of screen is the inferior one...?
[Desire HD General] alex9898:
I found on picasa some pictures of DHD with different screens.

We can easly see differences between these two screens.

One (DHD from Vodafone) has a higher contrast, better colorimetric and better readability.

The other (DHD from Clove) has a higher brightness but worse colorometric and contrast (screen seems more washed out and turns red).

Unfortunately, the author of the pictures did not indicate brands of screens.
[Desire HD General] lynxboy:
Hmmm interesting thread!

While I'm not 100% about Smartphone screens, it is well known around LCD TV tech circles that Sharp produce the best screens. While they are not the largest manufacturer of screens, LCD TV chassis which contain Sharp screens (many LG/Phillips 'better' models have Sharp screens aswell as Sony models) are normally sought after due to their superior quality over their rivals. Basically, you can get a Philips 32ABC and another Philips 32ABC (Same Model) which have different chassis and hence, different screens. The chassis with Sharp screens are always more sought after by the guys who know what they are looking for.

Over the past few years there has been a shift in LCD manufacturing away from South Korea to Taiwan, where companies such as AUO (fomerly BenQ I think) have ramped up production of 'cheaper' screens and flooded the market. These Taiwanese screens while good, are generally thought of as lower quality (think those strange branded TV's on Ebuyer costing £300 for 42" New) and therefore aimed primarily at entry level or budget products.

Anyway, before going completely off topic it's fair to summarise that Sharp generally produce higher quality LCD panels than AUO and due to this I would expect to see better quality on the Sharp models. It is HIGHLY likely that HTC found it easier and cheaper to source their screens from a fellow Taiwanese manufacturer, rather than pay the premium to imports the higher quality, more expensive and less produced Sharp product. This however, is purely speculation on my part.

Just checked my Bootloader and I also have a Sharp screen!! Glad I got my DHD early now.

Regards.
[Desire HD General] letom:
It is possible to check your bootlaoder without actually rooting your phone.
[Desire HD General] sarge101:
Its not store specific either its batch specific, Ive had 4 phones from Vodafone (one with a loose sim, 2 with dead pixels [more than 3], and now my current) my first phone from Vodafone was pre-ordered and delivered via mail, my replacements were from in store about 1-2 weeks after release. All the phones I got in store had the washed out displays and they all came from the same batch.

I might email HTC some feedback and see what they say, Ive had nothing but problem with these phones :(
[Desire HD General] hamdir:
can anyone confirm which version has the scanline like pattern in grey areas or both?

i have access to two DHD mine and my friends, both seem exact same except a bit of difference in brightness, both with the same scan line pattern (very faint)

both DHDs are unbranded from HTC, brought from Dubai they come with version 1.32.405.3 inbox

we never had an issue with either not even the plastics

[edit] my DHD is sharp, i will check the other phone and report, the blacks are excellent on my DHD i get it the on with sharp is better?
[Desire HD General] xmoo:
woow, this is something new for me. Thx for sharing!!
[Desire HD General] fun2323:
Great to see people having the same problem.

Vodafone store don't want to belive me >.>
[Desire HD General] Sereniity:
Mine is the lcd-sharp display, was the first batch from Play.com.
[Desire HD General] jkoljo:
Mine is Sharp too, from Handtec second batch.
[Desire HD General] Beamen1:
Mine is sharp-lcd. Nice! Would suck to know that I had the other one.
[Desire HD General] robE9:
Mine is AUO and ideed is a bit darker but not that bad
[Desire HD General] kermez:
Can type of screen be checked with unrooted device?
[Desire HD General] porkroll:
Can confirm I have the AUO screen & quality of it does seem lower than the Sharp :( screen, But acceptable i guess.
[Desire HD General] sHaHiN786:
I have the LCD SHARP!!!! WOOOHOOO!!!! I am so excited!!! =D I shall add this to my signature now. :D
[Desire HD General] letom:
Is there any way to check without permarooting?
[Desire HD General] ViNZ!:
Maybe by serial number? looking at the pics from NVIDIA32 from dec12 the DHD with the Sharp display has a serial number beginning with HT0A and the other had HT0B.

Can Sharp display owners confirm?
[Desire HD General] teihoata:
I have a sharp and its serial begins with HT0A.

First batch from clove.co.uk
[Desire HD General] paper:
lcd brand

I have a a later T-mobile uk desire HD (nov 2010) and that has a Sharp lcd. The serial is HT0A
[Desire HD General] LordManhattan:
My serial starts with SH0B

(December model)

My screen is really REALLY great and sharp, white is white, black is black, so Sharp i guess?
[Desire HD General] Foladko:
Mine is HT0C

I'm new with smartphones and don't want to root, can anyone tell me which screen I have ??

Thanks!

Hope it's the better one :eek:

BTW I love these forums, already found out a lot of new stuff about my Desire HD
[Desire HD General] xp79:
Have you taken into consideration that the phones brightness might be different?
[Desire HD General] hamdir:
ok mine says its LCD Sharp, i compared it to my friends' phone at full brightness

turned out his is brighter plus i have a slightly greener yellows, i couldn't check what his screen type is since he doesn't have eng hboot but it was clearly different in brightness, otherwise everything is exact same maybe his scanlines in grey are a bit less

seriously the difference is too slight to give a damn
[Desire HD General] Tezray:
There is a colour difference and the aou lcd is quite a bit brighter not that you would want it that bright anyway. Don't think you would notice too much of you ended up with the other lcd later on because you would get used to it anyway.
[Desire HD General] shithead:
So confused now ...

In the beginning of the thread, people are saying that AUO-screens are better, but at the end of this thread, people say that Sharp screens are better :-/

So which one has more Green/Yellow-thing? :-s
[Desire HD General] Aamir.Badat:
ive seen both AUO and Sharp screens the AUO is brighter so i think the AUO is superiour
[Desire HD General] porkroll:
I have the AUO screen and too me although the Sharp screen is less bright the blacks look blacker than the AUO. On the AUO its got that washed out look on its colours because if the brightness :( just my opinion..
[Desire HD General] hamdir:
yes i saw them both but really its not big deal, the sharp screen has something like scan lines apparent in grey areas, the AUO has them less and color balance is more accurate, white is whiter, yellow has no greens in it, the sharp has slightly better contrast

so really to each its own advantages, seriously people its so slight, its really silly to make a thread about it...........im actually surpised how a screen from two different sources match in everything else
[Desire HD General] ancola66:
yes all right :) .
[Desire HD General] Maxwell Smart:
I think that even if you had two screen from the same manufacturer you would probably see slight colour variations.

I've been running dual monitors on my desktop for about a decade and as far as LCDs go have never managed to get two monitors (always bought as pairs) to match colour for colour at the same contrast/brightness. And that includes with workstation grade monitors - not some cheap LCD.
[Desire HD General] Aamir.Badat:
Some member said the cloned DHD uses AUO screen I got that screen and I got mind from Orange on contract.
[Desire HD General] cybercrash:
And now to confuse anybody further:

I thought they only use Super-LC screens for the Desire HD.

Right?
[Galaxy Tab General] gigino:
Hello forum,

need some help with my SGT.

In the contact application of the SGT how can I put lettersd in the zipcode.

When you tap on zipcode I just get the number pad no letter I even try copy and past but any letter in the zip code is remeved I need to put letters and numbers.

Could someone please tell me how its done.

Thanks

Gigino
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] Mnemoch:
Anyone tried this yet?

http://www.droid-life.com/2010/12/06/download-gingerbread-keyboard-for-rooted-devices/
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] steviewevie:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=863475

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=863956