Please excuse this post if this has been answered before, I've searched around but can't seem to find anything definitive on XDA, Reddit, Androidforums, Google, etc.
Hi all - I got one of the cheap G2s as posted on Phandroid a week or so ago, and so far I'm VERY disappointed with the camera in low light. I've Googled around and searched XDA as well as Reddit, and there's several camera fix posts but very few zips or otherwise files to download and get started that I've been able to find. I'm also confused as apparently people are accusing the authors of stealing work and the files I need are difficult to find as a result.
Has anyone flashed a working camera fix on CM12 or something similar?
I'm not new to rooting/flashing/etc, and I already have been successful in both flashing CM12 and returning the phone to stock via TOT flash. I don't care about the work involved getting the camera up to snuff as long as the results are there and I can actually obtain the files I need. Just got the phone Friday and it was such a steal that I'd hate to return it, but I need a camera that gets 30fps clearly in low light. I also bought the phone specifically to run CM or similar on it so anything for stock ROMs isn't of any real value for me.
Any ideas? Thanks in advance!
try snap camera:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2055140
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OK, I don't get this. I see a great dev, with what appear to be some of the best hacks and ROMs available for our tab, but he's like, blacklisted here or something? What gives?
I've almost installed a Thor ROM a few times, main thing that's stopped me is the rotation lock switch doesn't work, as of last time I saw it, and thats something I use a lot. His ICS ROM is one of the fastest developed ICS ROMs I've ever seen. Why doesn't XDA, which is the go-to android site, not support his work?
consider me perplexed
EDIT: aaaaaaand.... found a big ol preexisting thread. Everyone always says, use the forum search. Well guess what? Forum search sucks
You can close or delete this.
Dear all,
During one of the many hours searching the world wide web I came upon this site and I hope that people can help me overhere. I am one of many owners of a Motorola Defy who has not done anything to it and thus is still running it on (please do not laugh) Android 2.2.2.
Recently I read an article of which the message was something like "Defy refused to die" or "Defy goes to Android 4. something". This triggered my attention and me too would like to update my Defy. To me the expectation is it is going to be from the stone age to the 21st century.
As I am very well educated and not a complete idiot in the field of IT I started to look how to do it. And then my job got the better of me and frustrations ran high. Because after days of searching, installing this, installing that... still no result. And I found out I am not the only with problems so I comforted myself with the idea that I am not the only idiot who does not understand things.
The question I have: how do I get my Motorola Defy from 2.2.2. to (for instance) KitKat? And then litteraly from rock bottom?
I am what you can call a professional process engineer. Companies employ people like me to look at the processes going on within their company and to draw up a report with recommandations which can have sometimes huge effects on the ones involved.
But back to my quest. How I tried.. there is no manual or describtion to be found on the web that describs all the steps that have to be taken to get to the desired result: a working Motorola Defy with a higher Android version. Not a single one described the whole process.
Why? Perhaps because of the assumption people would have basic knowledge. Or perhaps (what I often see in my profession) is that certain steps are accidently left out because the writer does not see them as part of the process.
Now.. my question is.. can someone over here help me ... and perhaps help many others... by describing to me how I can get my Motorola Defy with Android version 2.2.2. to say.. KitKat?
Already my thanks to those who will respond and will make time availabe. But for those who respond and try to help... please be aware you will have to have a lot of patience because I can really play stupid on order to get all steps.
Ps. If this is in the wrong forum please feel free to move it.
Take a look here Simple guide from Android 2.2 to latest KitKat 4.4.4 for Defy (MB525)
There's so many different ROM's and Kernels and whatnot I'm lost.
I have an untouched 4.4.2 SM-N9005 and I want to get a Note 5 ROM or something new and flashy.
I want to keep the stylus functionality and a new camera would be neat too.
Could someone give me a quick rundown of what I need to do? (Root method? Bootloaders? Kernels? Which ROM? Patches? Xposed?)
Sorry, I'm so lost.
PS. I don't care about knox.
Would be better if you ask, if somebody can come to your place and flash your phone for you.
What you're asking for, is really the minimum basic knowledge you should have to flash your device.
And if you didn't get it from the numerous explanations and tutorials on the Web, will you get it now ?
I'm sure, someone will spoon feed you with the information, but will you then manage not to brick your device ?
You have some serious reading to do to catch up.
Good luck.
Actually as you can see I've been a member here for many many years and have rooted many phones and mod all kinds of electronics as well as many many other things.
It's not a matter of not knowing or bothering to do the research it's simply a matter of not having time at the moment. I have so many other things taking up my time I just thought someone could save me and anyone else who has been waiting for a good rom some time with a brief rundown on what they've found is best.
I'd love to try out all the different recoveries, roms, kernels et all but like I said, no time.
Android Development Darklord port .
Sorry no time for further .
Thank you that's the one I'd been watching but it's been on 2.1 for a fair while, perhaps with camera issues (op says so but people in the 1000+ page thread seem to say it's fixed? ) and every second post seems to mention some new fix or kernel required. Also I noticed there are some other note 5 ports now.
Just curious. Thinking of buying one of these to replace my deceased MXP.
How is the custom ROM quality? Often something is a little wonky like the cameras or some sensors/inputs don't work or are a little funky or slow. It's hard to pick up the current state of ROMs from browsing the forums. Any feedback would be much appreciated.
HEY Mods! If one of you happens to notice this, please move thread to Q&A. I swear Chrome ate that section when I first browsed this device's forum page. Apparently I can't report my own thread. I'll show myself out.
I think the only thing that doesn't work currently is the "ok Google" hot word.
I personally haven't used any of them yet.
I'm a totally new to this was hoping someone can guide me in recovering my unit.
It was working fine until one of the days it just boom no longer boots into the OS.
My seller has indicated that I have a chip with All Winner T3
Since I can't get in there, I don't think I can give much info other then what's below.
Appreciate your help!
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JackieLegend said:
I'm a totally new to this was hoping someone can guide me in recovering my unit.
Saying that I'm new somehow excuses me from any effort. Come on 'people' fix it!
It was working fine until one of the days it just boom no longer boots into the OS.
I feel so privileged that people care and answer me without any effort at all.
Here's my pitch:
My seller has indicated that I have a chip with All Winner T3
Since I can't get in there, I don't think I can give much info other then what's below.
I'm going to say the following because I'm talking to an audience that I believe will respond to me, because I am privileged, so people will answer. Of course.
Appreciate your help!
yadi.sk/i/fypzUaofMPBw5g
yadi.sk/i/Sisk6QIdL88KfQ
yadi.sk/i/KsVNC39GpYm-_g
yadi.sk/i/KeOWKsEhUD2pwQ
yadi.sk/i/9Ht6MJh7Oi_u0Q
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you want others to watch videos to solve your problem, is that correct?
If the unit is defective an in warranty, what does the seller suggest?
Apart from taking videos, what have you found and tried so far from reading the forums?
Why do you think posting here to get answers and then disappearing because your cheap Chinese headunit has problems and the seller won't help (because you wanted to save money instead of buying a reputable branded unit despite having zero skills to fix problems) and never to be heard from again after you have your answers, you think treating XDA like paid support is OK?
Did the 4pda guys say the same or perhaps not reply at all?
Curious. Really. I could be wrong. You're not alone. Your response could answer alot of my curiosity, having read so many post in the same way you have.
"Here's my video, please watch it and tell me how to fix it". Totally curious. I could say wtf, but I haven't.
lol not at all, I have been reading the forms a bunch here & other places. those pics you see should indicate that I opened this unit in hopes of finding some info with no luck for me..
Yes I know how this works it's a community not a charity club, however when your in need your in need it's as simple as that.
I have seen people here providing the needed files & it seems like they are all pointing towards MCU & firmware?? That is needed in order to provide the correct files.. how do you even get to that without entering recovery/OS