So, here's what happened. Phone got somehow exposed to water, even though all the flaps were closed. Just a week before that, i got my bootloader unlocked just to get root. After the exposure, phone was not working at all, so even though i had bootloader unlocked, i sent it to the repair centre here in Slovakia. Told them that it's not booting up, paper under the flap turned soft orange after water exposure even thought it was closed. I requested the vacuum test or whatever the test is called. After a week, i got my phone back with brand new casing and motherboard. So, here's my idea. Flap was propably faulty. and the test proved that. Even having the bootloader unlocked didn't stopped them from changing all the things not charging a single Eur. It's just a tip, but, can't we just after bricking our phones, damage our flaps and get it damaged by water? There's pretty big chance that it will be accepted as flap fault. Hope this helps you somehow.
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mardi 25 mars 2014
mercredi 19 mars 2014
Um. Anyone else experience this? topic
I'm running steven k spears ics aokp with the glitch kernel... never seen anything like this before. And I've been using the fassy on and off since early 2011
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk
dimanche 23 février 2014
Any body with repairing phone experience here? topic
I cracked my screen so I ordered a new one. Taken the phone apart to replace the screen lcd was easy but when I finished putting it all back together and turned it on the microphone doesn't work. I have taken it apart more than 3 times already to see what is the issue.
Microphone doesnt seem to be ripped or broken. So i was just wondering what to do,
Will take some close up pictures and upload them if you like.
Microphone doesnt seem to be ripped or broken. So i was just wondering what to do,
Will take some close up pictures and upload them if you like.
[GB 2.3.6 ROM] PocketJB | GT-S5300 Cori ~ JellyBean Experience! topic
[GB 2.3.6 ROM] PocketJB by .:: brijeshep ::.
Caution: This update should be strictly applied to the Galaxy Pocket devices which are having the model number as GT-S5300/B/L and is not for newer versions of Galaxy Pocket. If you still continue to update in another model, then we should not be held responsible for any damage happened.
Disclaimer: Neither this website, nor developer should be held responsible for any damage happened to your device in the process of following the instructions mentioned in this article. It’s very unlikely that there will be any issues but just in case if at all there are any issues then we are committed to help you in solving the same.
I'm not responsible for bricking your phone but that probably wont happen..
ROM Change Log: v.1.0 (2014.02.24)
Before doing anything wrong while installing this rom to your phone, make sure that you have the following items in your hand.
Temp Clockworkmod Recovery (Google Drive, 1.17 MB)
Uploading.... [2.3.6] PocketJB.Cori.1.0.zip (108 MB, Google Drive)
If you have boot problems and Stuck at Boot Logo, try to install stock firmware and then install this ROM.
How to install stock firmware?
Known Bugs / To do / Tips:
Quote:
# PocketJB is a Custom ROM based on Stock firmware # It is not ICS/JellyBean (Remember, there is no official ICS/JB updates from samsung for this device) # This ROM is based on 2.3.6 Stock GB Version (In the About menu you'll see 4.3, It's a build.prop edit. ;) ) # Devices Supported : Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5300/B/L (Also known as "Cori") # Android development community is free and open sourced. So you need not to pay for using this ROM. # All the applications included in the ROM are free. There is no warez. If you found any paid app please PM me. # This is not a Copyrighted ROM. You can use any part of my ROM (APKs, Mods etc). Just list my name in credits... Check my Credits section for some original works. |
Caution: This update should be strictly applied to the Galaxy Pocket devices which are having the model number as GT-S5300/B/L and is not for newer versions of Galaxy Pocket. If you still continue to update in another model, then we should not be held responsible for any damage happened.
Disclaimer: Neither this website, nor developer should be held responsible for any damage happened to your device in the process of following the instructions mentioned in this article. It’s very unlikely that there will be any issues but just in case if at all there are any issues then we are committed to help you in solving the same.
I'm not responsible for bricking your phone but that probably wont happen..
- JB Themed UI
- JB Themed Contacts
- JB Themed Messaging
- JB Themed Settings
- JB Themed Holo Launcher
- JB Themed Dialer
- JB Themed FM Radio
- JB Themed Alarm Clock
- JB Themed Task Manager
- JB Themed Calculator
- JB Themed Keyboard + Stock Samsung Keyboard
- JB Themed Pattern Lock
- JB Themed Statusbar with Brightness Control, More Toggles, Profile Picture, Bandwidth Options.
- Holo Locker added to settings.
- Wizard Memo modded as default Memo App
- Modded Boat Browser Free as Chrome
- Rooted... Superuser v.3.0.7
- Google Play Store v.4.5.10
- Root Browser Free as Default File Manager
- 30 inbuilt direct wallpapers including new Android versions wallpapers
- Extended Power Menu
- 6 lockscreens (disable Holo Locker to use it..)
- Ad-free
- Several build.prop Tweaks added
- And More... Feel the JB in GB!
ROM Change Log: v.1.0 (2014.02.24)
- Initial Release
Before doing anything wrong while installing this rom to your phone, make sure that you have the following items in your hand.
- Do you have a PC/Laptop ? :laugh:
- Do you have Samsung Drivers ? Find out it from here...
- Do you have the USB Cable for your phone? :laugh:
- Do you have STOCK FIRMWARE for your region ? Find out it from here...
- Do you have Odin? Find out it from here...
- Do you have ClockWorkMod Recover (CWM) ? Get it from here...
- Do you Backup your Contacts, Apps & Messages or A Full Backup?
- All the above tools are ready? Then Read ROM Flashing Instructions carefully... Want to know more...?
- Now proceed to ROM Download and Flashing ! :victory:
Temp Clockworkmod Recovery (Google Drive, 1.17 MB)
Uploading.... [2.3.6] PocketJB.Cori.1.0.zip (108 MB, Google Drive)
If you have boot problems and Stuck at Boot Logo, try to install stock firmware and then install this ROM.
How to install stock firmware?
- Always back to Stock firmware via odin before installing any Custom ROM. This will avoid freezing at boot logo.
- You have to download the ROM zip file and CWM-GT-S5300.Cori.zip.
- Copy it to your phone's internal or external SD Card.
- Turn off your phone
- Go to recovery mode (Stock Recovery 3e) (Home screen button + Power button + Volume up key)
- Select install update from sd and select the CWM-GT-S5300.Cori.zip Confirm the action
- Now you are successfully installed ClockWork Recovery (Temp)
- We appreciate to BACKUP your Current ROM before moving to next step
- Select wipe data / reset and Confirm the action
- Select wipe cache partition and Confirm the action
- Select install zip from sd and select the rom zip file & Confirm the action
- Enjoy!
Known Bugs / To do / Tips:
- Need to fix some more Black on Black Text.
- No Battery Icon on First Boot? Open Settings >> PocketJB Settings >> Battery Icon Themes. And apply any of the 21 battery icon styles
- Tip: You can reduce Key Height for Keyboard. Open Settings >> Locale and text >> Android Keyboard >> Layout >> Vertical layout & Set Key height to 80-90.
mercredi 29 janvier 2014
HTC Sensation to LG G2: My Experience topic
There don't seem to be many people making this switch, so I figured I would post my experiences to help anyone who is considering the G2. These are my initial impressions on my second day of ownership. I will update with more insight as I continue my journey.
My History with the Sensation: I've had the Sensation 4G (T-Mobile US) since February 2012. At the time, it was a good phone and among the first crop of US smartphones to get legit ICS. I've used all different ROMs and kernels in my stint with the Senny. Everything from 4.0 to 4.3, Sense, De-Sensed, AOKP, CM, PA, etc.
Why I picked the G2: Any phone I purchase, I expect to keep for 2 years. This means that it must have top-tier specs to remain relevant for so long. The G2 is one of the few phones available in the US with a Snapdragon 800. It has a very small bezel and has all the features you'd expect in a flagship device: 1080p screen and video recording, 2GB RAM, NFC, IR, etc. I chose it over the HTC One and Galaxy S4 specifically because it has a better SoC, better battery, and is just barely bigger (such a small difference you would hardly notice it). Also, despite having a MUCH bigger battery than the HTC One, it manages to be thinner.
First Impressions of the G2: The first thing you will notice going from Senny to G2 is the screen. It is almost a full inch bigger (4.3 vs 5.2), the resolution is full HD, and the pixel density is incredible-surpassing even the iPhone's "Retina Display". Colors are brighter and richer. The screen is just absolutely gorgeous.
The second thing that strikes you is that despite the screen being so much bigger, the phone itself isn't too much of a behemoth compared to the Senny. It is only 1/2 inch (12mm) taller and 1/4 inch (6mm) wider. It's also slightly (2mm) thinner than the Senny, and weighs 5g less. It will certainly take some getting used to, but I expect to be a pro in no time flat.
*Snapdragon 800: Owning the Sensation, you become accustomed to waiting. Opening even simple apps, pulling up the soft keyboard, and switching between apps all involve some delay. This is not true on the G2. It's 2.26 GHz CPU packs four cores and moves through day-to-day tasks without a hiccup. I'm not saying there's never any lag, but it is much more rare and much less painful. With the Sensation, lag was expected and smoothness was the exception. The G2 is the complete opposite: lag is very rare, and doesn't slow you down much at all.
*LTE: This is going to be pretty specific to T-Mobile US. I have been dying to get an LTE phone since T-Mobile launched it. HSPA+ is pretty good, I'll admit, but who doesn't want faster and better? I can confirm that LTE is indeed faster than the HSPA+ I experienced on the Senny. Of course, you have to account for the fact that the Sensation only supports 21Mb, while 42Mb is possible on HSPA+.
Coincidentally I got 39.99Mb on the SpeedTest app, which makes me think that it is throttled. It seems rather unlikely to get almost exactly a round 40 randomly. The LG G2 is capable of T-Mobile's new Wideband LTE which promises up to 150Mb, and I do live in a Wideband market. I'm not sure if my account is throttled due to being prepaid, or maybe the specific area I tested isn't upgraded to Wideband yet. I will certainly update once I have more experience with this phone.
In real-world use (e.g. downloading from the Play Store), LTE actually doesn't seem any faster than the Senny: I get about 20 Mb (2.5 MB/s). Still, latency (AKA lag) on LTE is significantly lower than on HSPA+, and the connection seems less likely to stall.
On a side note, each speed test takes up 70MB! of data. I would suggest anyone who is on a limited plan to use them sparingly. Thank goodness my plan gives me 5 gigs.
*Battery: This is another major reason I picked the G2 over the One and S4. It packs a 3,000 mAh non-removable battery. This is the first phone I've ever owned without a swappable battery, and that's because it's one of the few that meets my standard for such a device: If the battery is spectacular, I don't need it to be removable. You can read the praises of the G2's battery life from one end of the web to the other. I'll just share my experience thus far, which is admittedly limited.
Day one: Took off charger at 4pm (initial charge). Plugged in at midnight. 8 hours total on battery, 6 hours on LTE and 2 on Wi-Fi. One firmware update downloaded and installed. All apps updated to latest version on LTE. 3 hours screen on time. Battery left at midnight: 60%!
Day two (today): A little over 10 hours on battery. 4 on Wi-Fi, 6 on LTE. Pretty typical usage. Some texting, light web browsing, checking Facebook, Words With Friends, etc. Screen on time 1 hour 21 minutes. Battery left: 83%!
By this point, even with my standard battery saving measures on the Senny (Wi-Fi sleep activated, mobile data disabled except when manually activated) I would easily be down to 65%. The G2, with Wi-Fi sleep disabled and mobile data always on I am doing much better. 6+ hours of screen time is attainable on the G2 without any special measures! Getting much more than 4 on the Senny is practically impossible no matter what you do. I have seen users on the G2 forum who can get 9+ of screen on if they take typical steps like lowering brightness and managing mobile data.
In conclusion, you will be in complete awe if you move from the Sensation to the G2.
My History with the Sensation: I've had the Sensation 4G (T-Mobile US) since February 2012. At the time, it was a good phone and among the first crop of US smartphones to get legit ICS. I've used all different ROMs and kernels in my stint with the Senny. Everything from 4.0 to 4.3, Sense, De-Sensed, AOKP, CM, PA, etc.
Why I picked the G2: Any phone I purchase, I expect to keep for 2 years. This means that it must have top-tier specs to remain relevant for so long. The G2 is one of the few phones available in the US with a Snapdragon 800. It has a very small bezel and has all the features you'd expect in a flagship device: 1080p screen and video recording, 2GB RAM, NFC, IR, etc. I chose it over the HTC One and Galaxy S4 specifically because it has a better SoC, better battery, and is just barely bigger (such a small difference you would hardly notice it). Also, despite having a MUCH bigger battery than the HTC One, it manages to be thinner.
First Impressions of the G2: The first thing you will notice going from Senny to G2 is the screen. It is almost a full inch bigger (4.3 vs 5.2), the resolution is full HD, and the pixel density is incredible-surpassing even the iPhone's "Retina Display". Colors are brighter and richer. The screen is just absolutely gorgeous.
The second thing that strikes you is that despite the screen being so much bigger, the phone itself isn't too much of a behemoth compared to the Senny. It is only 1/2 inch (12mm) taller and 1/4 inch (6mm) wider. It's also slightly (2mm) thinner than the Senny, and weighs 5g less. It will certainly take some getting used to, but I expect to be a pro in no time flat.
*Snapdragon 800: Owning the Sensation, you become accustomed to waiting. Opening even simple apps, pulling up the soft keyboard, and switching between apps all involve some delay. This is not true on the G2. It's 2.26 GHz CPU packs four cores and moves through day-to-day tasks without a hiccup. I'm not saying there's never any lag, but it is much more rare and much less painful. With the Sensation, lag was expected and smoothness was the exception. The G2 is the complete opposite: lag is very rare, and doesn't slow you down much at all.
*LTE: This is going to be pretty specific to T-Mobile US. I have been dying to get an LTE phone since T-Mobile launched it. HSPA+ is pretty good, I'll admit, but who doesn't want faster and better? I can confirm that LTE is indeed faster than the HSPA+ I experienced on the Senny. Of course, you have to account for the fact that the Sensation only supports 21Mb, while 42Mb is possible on HSPA+.
Coincidentally I got 39.99Mb on the SpeedTest app, which makes me think that it is throttled. It seems rather unlikely to get almost exactly a round 40 randomly. The LG G2 is capable of T-Mobile's new Wideband LTE which promises up to 150Mb, and I do live in a Wideband market. I'm not sure if my account is throttled due to being prepaid, or maybe the specific area I tested isn't upgraded to Wideband yet. I will certainly update once I have more experience with this phone.
In real-world use (e.g. downloading from the Play Store), LTE actually doesn't seem any faster than the Senny: I get about 20 Mb (2.5 MB/s). Still, latency (AKA lag) on LTE is significantly lower than on HSPA+, and the connection seems less likely to stall.
On a side note, each speed test takes up 70MB! of data. I would suggest anyone who is on a limited plan to use them sparingly. Thank goodness my plan gives me 5 gigs.
*Battery: This is another major reason I picked the G2 over the One and S4. It packs a 3,000 mAh non-removable battery. This is the first phone I've ever owned without a swappable battery, and that's because it's one of the few that meets my standard for such a device: If the battery is spectacular, I don't need it to be removable. You can read the praises of the G2's battery life from one end of the web to the other. I'll just share my experience thus far, which is admittedly limited.
Day one: Took off charger at 4pm (initial charge). Plugged in at midnight. 8 hours total on battery, 6 hours on LTE and 2 on Wi-Fi. One firmware update downloaded and installed. All apps updated to latest version on LTE. 3 hours screen on time. Battery left at midnight: 60%!
Day two (today): A little over 10 hours on battery. 4 on Wi-Fi, 6 on LTE. Pretty typical usage. Some texting, light web browsing, checking Facebook, Words With Friends, etc. Screen on time 1 hour 21 minutes. Battery left: 83%!
By this point, even with my standard battery saving measures on the Senny (Wi-Fi sleep activated, mobile data disabled except when manually activated) I would easily be down to 65%. The G2, with Wi-Fi sleep disabled and mobile data always on I am doing much better. 6+ hours of screen time is attainable on the G2 without any special measures! Getting much more than 4 on the Senny is practically impossible no matter what you do. I have seen users on the G2 forum who can get 9+ of screen on if they take typical steps like lowering brightness and managing mobile data.
In conclusion, you will be in complete awe if you move from the Sensation to the G2.
Google Experience Launcher (GEL) topic
Is there a way to fix it?
Whilst being on stock ROM, I've had 4x5 drawer which was perfect. Navigation bar was at 48dp (default), font size was at 90%, and I still had 4x5 drawer. After switching to DroidKang v18, this has changed. Going down to 90% has caused the drawer to change to... 4x6, and I hate it. Tried at all navbar sizes, going from 0dp to 48dp, and it was still the same. Going to font size around 100-110% and 40dp navbar, has brought back 4x5 drawer, and then changing back the font size to 90-95% still retained the 4x5 drawer. But once you reboot, it's gone again, and back to 4x6 drawer.
Can anything be done about it? It's really getting annoying and no way to change it back. I thought it could be GApps, so I've tried PA and BaNkS, but still the same. Tried franco and Linaro kernel (Linaro is default), and no difference. I've fixed permissions a few times, cleared cache + dalvik, and still persists. I've also tried changing dpi from 480 to 445, but this has only further expanded the app drawer to 6x7, I think.
Has anyone got the same issue? Could it be latest version of GEL which has caused it (I think it's integrated into Google Search now)? Any help would be appreciated! I just want 4x5 drawer with 40-48dp navbar and 90% font size. It worked perfectly on stock ROM, around 2 weeks ago, no matter what size it was, the app drawer was always the same. 90% font + 40dp navbar gave me 4x5 app drawer at times, but reboot made it switch to 4x6 instead. So yeah. :|
Thanks in advance!
Whilst being on stock ROM, I've had 4x5 drawer which was perfect. Navigation bar was at 48dp (default), font size was at 90%, and I still had 4x5 drawer. After switching to DroidKang v18, this has changed. Going down to 90% has caused the drawer to change to... 4x6, and I hate it. Tried at all navbar sizes, going from 0dp to 48dp, and it was still the same. Going to font size around 100-110% and 40dp navbar, has brought back 4x5 drawer, and then changing back the font size to 90-95% still retained the 4x5 drawer. But once you reboot, it's gone again, and back to 4x6 drawer.
Can anything be done about it? It's really getting annoying and no way to change it back. I thought it could be GApps, so I've tried PA and BaNkS, but still the same. Tried franco and Linaro kernel (Linaro is default), and no difference. I've fixed permissions a few times, cleared cache + dalvik, and still persists. I've also tried changing dpi from 480 to 445, but this has only further expanded the app drawer to 6x7, I think.
Has anyone got the same issue? Could it be latest version of GEL which has caused it (I think it's integrated into Google Search now)? Any help would be appreciated! I just want 4x5 drawer with 40-48dp navbar and 90% font size. It worked perfectly on stock ROM, around 2 weeks ago, no matter what size it was, the app drawer was always the same. 90% font + 40dp navbar gave me 4x5 app drawer at times, but reboot made it switch to 4x6 instead. So yeah. :|
Thanks in advance!
mardi 28 janvier 2014
Google experience launcher but stock app drawer? topic
I'm using gel on my htc one. Overall I like it, but I prefer the stock app drawer with the ability to use folders. Is there a way to replace the app drawer, or change the app drawer shortcut to the stock one? I know launchers such as nova allow you to make activity shortcuts. I made one for blink feed, but can't find the activity name for the app drawer. Any ideas?
samedi 25 janvier 2014
[Q] Experience on the iblazr please topic
Hello,
Anybody has used the iblazr LED Flash on the Ultra Z? I wonder if the photo quality could be improved by:
http://iblazr.com/
1. Using another camera app
2. Using the iblazr
Any user experience appreciated. Thanks.
Anybody has used the iblazr LED Flash on the Ultra Z? I wonder if the photo quality could be improved by:
http://iblazr.com/
1. Using another camera app
2. Using the iblazr
Any user experience appreciated. Thanks.
[ROM][NEO/NEO V] AOKP 4.4.2 -- The Pure AOSP experience with added Goodies-- topic
What is AOKP ?
AOKP stands for Android Open Kang Project. It is a custom ROM distribution for several high-end Android devices. The name is a play on the word kang and AOSP (Android Open Source Project). The name was sort of a joke, but it just stuck, just like our infatuation with unicorns.
We fork the source code of Android that Google puts out in the open with every major version release, and we then add the magical unicorn bytes (read: we add some of the coolest features that are both useful and make your ROM awesome).
With AOKP, you can generally do a lot more with your device than what you could do with the original firmware that came installed on it.
Why AOKP ?
We were waiting for when you’d ask this.
There are a variety of reasons why a hilly billy Android user, on a bright sunny day, would suddenly start using AOKP and loving it.
For one, AOKP is lightweight. Most OEMs provide a heavy UI layer over Android and have loads of bloatware (i.e. apps that not everyone use every day, but you cannot remove because they’re “baked in” by default). Since AOKP is built upon vanilla Android source, it has neither of the above.
Also AOKP has features that you will not find on your stock firmware. You can have a multitude of toggles to quickly flip a lot of your phone’s settings right at your fingertips, or you can launch apps quickly from any screen using our Ribbons.
You can change almost each and every aspect of the OS, from its looks to the way it functions, with total freedom. And did we tell you, AOKP helps you make tacos?
NOTE:
Actually AOKP is only starting with an AOSP with some extra features.
Usual features are coming soon...
Rom Sources and Kernel sources
http://github.com/aokp
https://github.com/LegacyXperia/msm7x30-3.4.x-nAa
Downloads :
Camera Patch Neo
Beta 1
XDA:DevDB Information
AOKP 4.4.2, a ROM for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo
Contributors
vishal_android freak
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: 4.1.B.0.587
Based On: AOKP
Version Information
Status: Beta
Beta Release Date: 2014-01-25
Created 2014-01-25
Last Updated 2014-01-25
jeudi 23 janvier 2014
[Q] Anyone see this or have any experience with it? topic
I was poking around reading about how to get flash to work and saw this on the side bar.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...s.gappsmanager
I just wanted to know if anyone had had any good /bad experiences with it etc. I tried searching the forum about it but didn't get anything specific.
To the forum admins, I'm sorry if this is in the wrong place. Please move if needed.
Thank you kindly,
Finalnull
Sent from my Nexus 7 CM11 1-20 nightly using XDA Premium HD app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...s.gappsmanager
I just wanted to know if anyone had had any good /bad experiences with it etc. I tried searching the forum about it but didn't get anything specific.
To the forum admins, I'm sorry if this is in the wrong place. Please move if needed.
Thank you kindly,
Finalnull
Sent from my Nexus 7 CM11 1-20 nightly using XDA Premium HD app
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