The GOOGLE | ANDROID Thread

[iM@st@1]

Guys anyone using a custom rom on the S4? Studying to try one but not sure which one, suggestions? Looking for one that at least maintains the touchwiz camera features and app2sd support

[ZeroOne]

Usually I would use custom ROM but Im just getting accustomed to the stock S4.

I find it a bit laggy, my S3 on OMEGA ROM was a lot snappier.

[noshownogo]

Go into Developer Options in you settings (Settings > More> Developer Options) and turn off Windows animation scale, Transition Scale and Animator Duration Scale.

That alone will make the stock S4 feel a bit faster.

[iM@st@1]

Not that anything wrong with touchwiz I like it as well but have to restore the phone soon so was studying to test one.

Thanks noshonogo I'll try that

[ZeroOne]

On my S4 there is no developer options in Settings > More> Developer Options.

So I had to do this:

Open Settings, then go to phone details (where u can see kernel, Android-version etc) then just tap your Build number "JDQ39.I9500*********" 7 times !

I turned off Windows animation scale, Transition Scale and Animator Duration Scale. There is an improvement but still some lag when opening phone app phone logs etc.

[rocknrolla]

http://androidcommunity.com/bbm-for-and ... -20130717/

while they have still yet to offer a specific date, or for that matter, a specific month there has been a bit of clarification in terms of a summer arrival. This latest comes by way of Sunil Lalvani, the managing director at BlackBerry India. It seems Lalvani was asked about BBM for Android during a recent BlackBerry Q5 announcement event.

During that event he confirmed that BBM is “coming to Android this summer.” So far that is the same as what we had been hearing, however here is where the small clarification comes in. When pushed a bit further Lalvani said they are referring to “summer as per North America, where it remains till September.”

ok.. so basically.. what'sapp only have a couple more months to live lol

[noshownogo]

Forgot about that step there ZeroOne, apologies. You're right, you have to enable the Developer Options first.

[ilove3]

Hi. I am trying to unbrick my note 2. All attempts using odin and other methods have been futile as the E:// drive seems corrupted. Can anyone help?

[trinitachi]

http://androidcommunity.com/bbm-for-android-could-arrive-as-late-as-september-21-20130717/

while they have still yet to offer a specific date, or for that matter, a specific month there has been a bit of clarification in terms of a summer arrival. This latest comes by way of Sunil Lalvani, the managing director at BlackBerry India. It seems Lalvani was asked about BBM for Android during a recent BlackBerry Q5 announcement event.

During that event he confirmed that BBM is “coming to Android this summer.” So far that is the same as what we had been hearing, however here is where the small clarification comes in. When pushed a bit further Lalvani said they are referring to “summer as per North America, where it remains till September.”

ok.. so basically.. what'sapp only have a couple more months to live lol

Umm what in this world would give you that idea?

[ZeroOne]

ROFL too late whatsapp already killed bbm

[salochinnicholas]

Hi. I am trying to unbrick my note 2. All attempts using odin and other methods have been futile as the E:// drive seems corrupted. Can anyone help?

Can u turn it on??

[ilove3]

Hi. I am trying to unbrick my note 2. All attempts using odin and other methods have been futile as the E:// drive seems corrupted. Can anyone help?

Can u turn it on??

Yes. Its stuck in the Note II screen.

[pete]

Did you try everything here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthr ... ?t=1656635

[dean_spleen09]

Hi. I am trying to unbrick my note 2. All attempts using odin and other methods have been futile as the E:// drive seems corrupted. Can anyone help?

try replacing your e:\ drive

[ilove3]

Hi. I am trying to unbrick my note 2. All attempts using odin and other methods have been futile as the E:// drive seems corrupted. Can anyone help?

try replacing your e:\ drive

Wish that I knew how.. or how to format it

[dean_spleen09]

try formatting the memory card on your pc . (use one of those usb adapters for pc)
https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/

does the phone boot up normally without the memory card ?
have you tried flashing stock rom with odin (without memory card) ?

[ilove3]

try formatting the memory card on your pc .
https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/

does the phone boot up normally without the memory card ?
have you tried flashing stock rom with odin (without memory card) ?

It doesnt boot up at all; it just shows the Note 2 logo and remains there and yes, I tried flashing the stock rom without success

[ilove3]

Did you try everything here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthr ... ?t=1656635

Ummm no... not everything. Thanks i would try what is suggested here.

[M_2NR]

I trying out Venom ViperX Rom for the HTC One X here. So far it's awesome! I think it sorted out the battery drain i was having on ARHD and stock. At least so far i have not activated Google Now and NLP isn't freezing.

I also had viper its one of the best roms for the htc one x, it increases the life of the battery astonishingly it is just amazing, just wait until u see the optimizations it has done to ur phone cpu

sadly i went playing around and got the cpu section on
That sweep2wake function is KILLER.
This rom is like ARHD + supermod but works without any issues and it's so customizable too.

[rocknrolla]

ROFL too late whatsapp already killed bbm

well that's funny. i remember when everyone was running down blackberries for bbm. i sold mine because i decided it make no sense paying money to chat. i started explaining that to everyone i knew and recommend they check out whatsapp since it didnt need a data plan. lol

now i might end up doin the same thing in reverse. unless u need a data plan for android bbm.

anyone on catfiz? its the same as bbm, but for android, with chat encryption security, unlike whatsapp. not alot of ppl know about it. stumbled on it on the play store.

[dean_spleen09]

Did you try everything here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthr ... ?t=1656635

Ummm no... not everything. Thanks i would try what is suggested here.

hope you didnt download any roms from that link ,those are note 1 roms.

[ilove3]

Did you try everything here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthr ... ?t=1656635

Ummm no... not everything. Thanks i would try what is suggested here.

hope you didnt download any roms from that link ,those are note 1 roms.

Na I didnt... I actually found links to the N7100 roms

[Stephon.]

What accessories y'all got for your phone's I.e. Cases, extra batteries, chargers, wireless chargers (aka glorified plug in chargers) pens, docks etc.

Would be interested in knowing...

[noshownogo]

I using Tectiles atm for NFC signalling short cut commands

It doesn't have the promised functionality just yet but new updates weekly to the app is helping it get there.

[Stephon.]

I got a few cases from amazon like the poetic atmosphere clear case which I find cool also I got the white view case on sale for 6 dollars lol. Love the fact that I can a answer calls without opening the case. I ain't got around to getting anything that works with NFC or whatever it is in the back by the battery yet. Still don't get the concept of it tbh.

[rocknrolla]

I got a few cases from amazon like the poetic atmosphere clear case which I find cool also I got the white view case on sale for 6 dollars lol. Love the fact that I can a answer calls without opening the case. I ain't got around to getting anything that works with NFC or whatever it is in the back by the battery yet. Still don't get the concept of it tbh.

dont worry, someone will get ur nfc to work in a crowded fete as they sting your credit card details by just brushin up against the fone in your pocket. be careful with nfc.

[ZeroOne]

using this case for the s4

http://www.goballisticcase.com/products ... eries-case

[ismithx]

have this in pink for my galaxy y...

was the only color the store had

[Trini Hookah]

Theres a booth just upstairs Sports Outlet in Trincity, nice prices and selection of cases.

[nervewrecker]

Nexus 4 owners, 4G works on it?