Wednesday, April 10, 2013

HOW TO: Flash ♦ PURITY v5.2.1 ♦ JDQ39 (Maguro)


***UPDATED to ♦ PURITY v5.3.1 ♦ JDQ39E (Maguro)***

I am not PURITY.  I just flashed it for your preview.



Fast Forward to 1:50 for Preview

Give THANKS at their XDA post.  It's worth flashing.

Enjoy!

How to Install PURITY v5.2.1
- Flash Rom
- Flash Gapps & Reboot
- Repair permissions (You can use Rom Manager) and reboot again

Website:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2136444

Download:
http://d-h.st/users/itasoulas/?fld_id=10563#files

Themes, Wallpapers, Mods
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2045217
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2106070



Purity v5.3.1 Changelog 

Bionic:
- bionic: Add missing IOCTL 
- bionic: Implement bzero correctly
- Adding strcmp tuned for Cortex-A15.
- Adding memcpy tuned for Cortex-A15.
- Add stack unwinding directives to memcpy. 
- do not build or enable pthread debug 

Build:
- JDQ39E
- Use Linaro gcc 4.7 13.04
- experimental flags

Dalvik:
- Work around a dalvik JDWP/GC deadlock. 
- Remove dead instruction in common_exceptionThrown.
- Remove stray references to non-existent opcodes. 
- Fix a Field.isAnnotationPresent crash. 

Framework_base:
- SystemUI: fix memory leaks
- QuickSettings: cleanup 
- PowerMenu : Improve keyguard filtered actions 
- keyguard: enable magnetic target if no custom targets defined
- Remove unnecessary updateSurfaceScreenOn call. 

Latin_Ime:
- Fixed swype bug

Mms:
- Option to strip all unicode characters from SMS 
- Mms: Enable SoftBank emoji encoding 
- Mms: Updated 'Mark as read' notification action icon 
- Mms: SoftBank emoji encoding option translations
- Mms: Update template activity to Google UI guidelines 
- avoid IllegalStateException in MessagingNotification

Settings:
- avoid stopping app in case of accessing empty db 
- Fix not updating error message when authentication fails
- Check if the Activity is finishing before showDialog() 
- Fix NullPointerException at RunningState 
- Fix Settings app crash after enabled multi-user

Vendor:
- Use superuser
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HOW TO: Flash *The Collective* - AOCP 5.3 (4.2.2) (GSM Galaxy Nexus)


**THIS ROM IS NOW UPDATED TO v5.6**

I am not The Collective.  I just flashed it for your preview.



Fast forward to 1:25 to Preview

Give THANKS at their XDA post.  It's worth flashing.

Enjoy!

My Other Sites:
http://noobsfornoobs.blogspot.ca/
https://plus.google.com/
http://facebook.com/sumth.say
https://twitter.com/SumthSay

Available for:



How to Install The Collective's AOCP 5.3 (now updated to 5.6, see links below)
  1. Factory Data reset
  2. Wipe Dalvik
  3. Install Zip from Sdcard
  4. Flash Gapps
  5. Wipe cache and Boot up
  6. Enter google info
Website:
Download:

Gapps
http://theandroidcollective.org/i717/AoCP-4.2.2/Gapps_jb_20130224-signed.zip

[ Changelog 5.6 ]
Added pie controlls

[Changelog 5.3]

 • Added circle battery user select color
 • Added center clock
 • Added user select clock color
 • Added built in weather
 • Added dashclock
 • Added user select custom notification drawer background*
 • Added Aspire launcher
 • New theme support modifications
 • Updated kernel
 • Improvements closing null pointer exception faults
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HOW TO: Flash BAMF Paradigm v3.1 [4.2.2] JDQ39 (GSM Galaxy Nexus)


I just recently owned a GSM Galaxy Nexus and I love it!

Here's a ROM I have just flashed.



I am not Team BAMF.  I just flashed it for your preview.

Fast Forward to 1:24 for Preview

Give THANKS at their XDA post.  It's worth flashing.

Available for:
• Galaxy Nexus (links below)
• LG Nexus 4 (links below)
• ASUS Nexus 7 (links below)

Enjoy!

How to Install BAMF's Paradigm v3.1
 • Download official ROM and Gapps (see d/l link below)
 • Verify MD5 Hashes (MD5 Checker from Google Play)
 • Put both zip files in an easy accessible directory on your phone
 • Factory reset and wipe all data and cache
 • Install ROM
 • Install Gapps

Website:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1548940&highlight=bamf+paradigm

Download:
http://www.teambamf.net/topic/3212-rom-bamf-paradigm-v31-422-jdq39-galaxy-nexus/
http://www.teambamf.net/topic/4694-rom-bamf-paradigm-v31-422-jdq39-lg-nexus-4/
http://www.teambamf.net/topic/4208-asus-nexus-7-onlyrom-bamf-paradigm-v31-422-jdq39/page-15#entry101810

What to Expect:
 • Android 4.2.2 internals
 • Quick, lag-free performance
 • Rock-solid stability
 • Many original features
 • Bug-free (we hope) android experience
 • Outstanding developer support

Under the Hood:
 • AOSP 4.2.2 base
 • 4.2.2 Proprietary blobs
 • Custom busybox built for Team BAMF
 • SuperSU and su binary from Chainfire (for compatibility)
 • Signed with private developer keys for increased security

BAMF Add-ons:
 • Custom boot animation (thanks to gadget! for the logo)
 • T9 dialer courtesy of CyanogenMod with optional settings in dialer
 • BAMF LTE Widget
 • BAMF Torch Widget
 • Configurable Lockscreen with unlimited* shortcuts, and pull down for Torch
 • Completely configurable QuickSettings Tiles replacing stock QuickTiles
 • Copy/Paste from any app
 • BAMF Settings (huge thanks to Stericson for the RootTools SDK which we incorporated for root functionality)

BAMF Settings Features:
 • Performance Settings (Based on CyanogenMod CPU Settings)
 • CPU Speeds
 • Governor
 • I/O Scheduler
 • Voltages (where supported)
 • System Settings
 • Ad Blocking
 • Remounting of System Partition
 • Volume Key Track Skip
 • Granular Autobrightness adjustment
 • Full management of system apps (disable/enable/uninstall)
 • Full Management of Notifications including Quiet Hours (courtesy of CM)

Visual Settings
 • Fully configurable Lockscreen with the new QuickLaunch Ribbon
 • Launcher Tweaks
 • Show or hide the dock divider
 • Show or hide search bar
 • Set number of home screens (3,5, or 7)
 • Status Bar Tweaks
 • Normal, Centered, or Hidden Status Bar Clock
 • Clock Text Color
 • Show or Hide Alarm notification
 • Show or Hide Debugging Indicator
 • Battery Skin System (Some sample skins are available in the 2nd post and a tutorial for making your own is available in the "Themes" section)
 • Signal Skin System
 • Fully customizable battery text including size, color, and visibility
 • Customizable carrier banner
 • Select and arrange Quick Settings Tiles

Navbar Tweaks
 • Fully customizable Navigation Keys
 • Long press IME arrow for IME Switcher
 • Selectable Keyboard arrows in Navigation Bar
 • Soft key reflections on/off
 • Navbar/Statusbar Skin System
 • Set Soft Key color
 • Set Soft Key glow color


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Sunday, April 7, 2013

Ask Your Tech Questions Ep.4


Hi, I love answering Tech Questions.  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them in the comment section below.  I’ve been answering questions at Yahoo Answers and I’m currently at 41% Best Answers and climbing.  I’m friendly and courteous and I’ll always try to be helpful.  Here are some examples that helped other people.

How to sync S Planner between S III and Galaxy tablet?
Hello, how do I get events added to S Planner on my Galaxy S3 to transfer automatically to S Planner on my Galaxy tablet? I don't use a calendar through my email. Thank you!

Hi Hockey Girl,

To sync your S Planner on your Galaxy S3 to the S Planner on your Tablet you need to download Kies.

Sync.
1. Download Kies (link provided)
2. Sync S3 to computer
3. Sync Tablet to computer, (get the computer to override your tablet).

However, I wouldn't suggest you to do it this way. From now on you should do it this way.

Sync (gmail style)
1. Login S3 and Tablet with the same Gmail account
2. Whenever you enter your calendar events on either the S3 or Tablet, use the Gmail account, NOT the local S Planner calendar account.
3. Have both S3 and Tablet turn on sync for Calendar.

So that every time you enter an event on either the S3, Tablet or Google Calendar, it will show up IMMEDIATELY on all your other devices. It's pretty slick.

Hope I was able to help. Good Luck!




Are there any apps like this out there?
I need an app that can turn your music to karaoke, or an app that can turn your music to instrumental. 

If you guys don't have suggestions for that, then any karaoke apps that have a wide variety of selection of music. Thank you :)

Hi Amanda,

Hope you're on Android.

I like Mini Karaoke. It works for me.

If you're on iTunes, you're better off buying the karaoke version of the song. Just type the song title + karaoke.

Hope I was able to help. Good Luck!
Source(s):


Asker's Comment:
Thanks :)




Nokia Lumia 920 vs Sony Xperia Z vs Blackberry Z10 vs iPhone 4S ?? Which is the best amongst them?

These are 4 completely different phone, and I'm surprised you chose the 4S instead of the 5.

Lumia 920
Pro: Best camera sensor, bright colours, slick Metro UI
Con: Not a lot of app development

Xperia Z
Pro: Best resolution (1080p), multitouch up to 10 fingers, SD Card up to 64GB, 2GB Ram, Quad Core, 13.1 megapixel, water resistant (yes you can wash your phone with water under the tap)
Con: Non removable battery (not really a con)

Blackberry Z10
Pro: BB Hub, BBM, predictive text
Con: Not a lot of app development

iPhone 4S
Pro: App store, 30 pin connector
Con: Same cons as any and all the iPhones pertains to the 4S as well.

It sounds like Xperia Z is the best one, but I personally love the Galaxy Nexus above any of these 4.

In the end, it's up to which Operating System you enjoy:
1. Windows 8
2. Android Jelly Bean
3. BB10 OS
4. iOS 6

They will all do the same thing, take pics, surf the web, check email, make calls, send texts. Not sure what else you'll need.

Hope I was able to help anyways. Good luck!
Source(s):

Asker's Comment:
thnx 4 such a comprehensive answer...actually i was interested in Z10 bt nw i will buy a xperia z 4 sure...

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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Reasons For Buying a Samsung Galaxy S4

Coming from an iPhone 5 or a Samsung Galaxy S3?

 Still undecided about the Samsung Galaxy S4?

 Note sure if you should get the upgrade?

 Here's a video that may help you be confident in your purchase.

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Ask Your Tech Questions Ep.3


In this week's "Ask Your Tech Questions" I answer questions about IMEI, charging issues, and buying the Samsung Galaxy S4 vs iPhone 5.

If you have a tech question, please feel free to leave a question in the comment section and I'll be happy to answer them.

Have a nice day!

Samsung Galaxy Ace s5830?

Hello is it possible to change the IMEI of my samsung galaxy ace s5830 with reinstalling my software? I have android 2.3(Gingerbeard) if i delete it and install it over again will the IMEI be changed? Or i can change the IMEI without a reinstallation?

Hi Dano.

IMEI is tied to the hardware. It should be EXTREMELY difficult to change it. If you do successfully change the IMEI number, it is illegal to do so. It's the same as having VIN numbers on your car.

Reinstalling your software definitely won't change your IMEI number. It's the same as adding a different engine to your car, it's still the same VIN number.

Hope that helps!




Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Charging?

I charged my note 2,but when it reached 100%,it still say charging at lock screen...am i suppose to wait or discharge?

You can take it off the charger when it reaches 100%. Nothing will happen and your phone will work perfectly fine.



Apple vs Samsung, which phone to buy?

I am a Apple user who is using iPhone since 2008 but i think apple cheated me with this crappy iPhone 5, its just the same thing. I saw Galaxy S4 and its way much better than iPhone 5, but it runs on Android which is crap compared to iOS (jailbroken).
So Apple has better software but Samsung has better hardware and features. So should i sell my iPhone 5 and buy S4? I mainly use my phone for educational purposes and the apps i use are better on iOS but i'm so bored of this same old iPhone.

Hi Taylor
You are 100% correct. Let me agree with your facts.
-S4 has Octa-core compared to iPhone 5 Dual Core A6
-iOS has really polished apps but most of the popular apps are on both (ie. Whatsapp, Flilpboard, etc)
-iOS is boring vs. Android has customizations on ROMs, Launchers, and Widgets.

The best answer is to keep both.

If you can't afford both, the iPhone 5 has a better resale value and the S4 will drop to $350 in less than 1 yr.

Both phones are great but if you want swappable battery (swap in a new one when the battery drains) and expandable memory to additional 64GB (you can fill it with anything you want, files, movies, pictures, etc.) and enjoy the bigger screen then S4 is for you.

Otherwise, both are great and it really just comes down to preference. You can't go wrong with either or.

S4 doesn't come out until late April 2013.

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Sunday, March 24, 2013

Ask Your Tech Questions Ep.2


How do I know what kind of case to get for my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S G4?

I am trying to find a cheap/second-hand case for my cellphone. I bought this cellphone second-hand at an Unclaimed Baggage. However, every time I look for a case on eBay, I never can seem to find one that is specifically for what I have. When I do a search, I include the terms "T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S," but I basically get results for the S2, S3, and S4, but not just for the "S." On the other hand, I do get results of T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S G4 SGH T-959 VIBRANT phone, which looks like my cellphone.



Hi Kim,

Hope all is well!

Your question is easy to answer.
  1. Your phone is actually called the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S G4 T959 (or SGH T-959, or Vibrant 4G or Vibrant Plus, they are all the same and the same case will fit any of these phones).
  2. Here's a case I recommend for you on eBay http://bit.ly/103qQ7l
  3. If you don't like what I have suggested then here's a discussion on all the best cases for your phone http://bit.ly/h11azb


Do you need any kind of plan with a unlocked phone or can you just buy minutes?

Out of curiousity do you need a plan with an unlocked phone? This is an example say someone bought me a unlocked phone and I can use it for T-Mobile. I put my SIM card into the phone. Could I just buy minutes and refill them when I run out or do I have to use a monthly plan or a pay as you go plan? Thanks for your help!
Hi AngelicRose.

You are absolutely right. You just buy minutes and refill them up.

However, T-Mobile networks are finicky as they only work best with T-Mobile branded phones. If your unlock phone is from say AT&T and it works with T-Mobile, your data speed however may be on Edge and not 3G.

Hope that helps!



How can I make hotspot work on iphone 3gs?

I have TMobile service and own a phone that works well--both wifi and hotspot--being 4g. I do want to get an iphone but my contract with tmobile is not up for renewal until 2014. So, my friend, who recently got a new iphone, got her 3gs iphone unlocked and gave it to me. I love it but:
1) the bar on top of the screen keeps showing tmobile E...
2) hotspot don't work!!
3)when Im out it starts loses network on and off.
What should I do?


Hey NS.

Firstly, I think you need to purchase a hotspot feature on T-Mobile to get hotspot to work. (or maybe not as I just read it's included in your data)

Secondly, your friend's unlocked iPhone 3GS data does not work on your T-Mobile Network. The reason is your friend's unlocked iPhone 3GS data cannot connect to T-Mobile's 1700 AWS Band (which is what T-Mobile is on.)

Thirdly, I don't think iPhones work on T-Mobile's data network and if it is it might only be the iPhone 5.

So to answer your question:
1) the bar on top of the screen keeps showing tmobile E...
-Yes that's how it should be.

2) hotspot don't work!!
-No it won't work on Edge.

3)when Im out it starts loses network on and off.
-Yes because your friend's unlocked iPhone 3GS is not compatible with the 1700 AWS network of TMobile. If you were on AT&T then yes, your friend's unlocked iPhone 3GS would work PERFECTLY.

You should try getting a T-Mobile phone like the Samsung Galaxy S2. If hotspot doesn't work or they charge you for it, you ROOT it and there's a hotspot hack that will work on it.


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