If you are flashing the whole ROM, choose a deodexed pre-rooted version. You can change the kernel later. Default is odexed. All custom ROMs are deodexed.

You can flash Assassin that allows you to change whatever you want.

If you are that concerned, root your phone and install Xposed Framework and Xprivacy mod.

Otherwise ensure you have checked the correct sync settings. If you check to sync your pics and you've taken a lot of pics, there will be large uploads.

IINM you can install some firewall apps to see exactly what's getting sent but I'm not familiar with those.

A nandroid backup is a function of the Recovery, not the ROM. If you just want to perform a nandroid, then flash either CWM or TWRP RECOVERY.

Assassin is a custom ROM that allows you to customise almost every part of the installation process, ie choose kernel, choose frameworks, install bloatware or not, default launcher grids etc.

If you haven't already, please also read post 6.

Nice homescreen using Buzz Launcher. Seems like a news junkie

Usually a nandroid is to backup a phone at a point in time. If you just want to ensure your phone is fresh like factory state, then just keep a stock ROM handy and flash it in anytime you want. Your phone will be just like brand new.

You should perform a nandroid of your phone as it is, and keep that safe for when you perform new ROM flashing. Make a nandroid before every flash. And please backup your EFS partition as well.

No that is not my homescreen. Just sharing some stuff I found.


Glad to hear that. Which section in particular helped you revive your Note 2? Will be good to know.

Thanks.

Inspiration from nature. For GOF2 players to enjoy and any astronomy buffs.

The Orion Nebula
http://www.space.com/14034-gallery-amazing...h.hnDXjlWK.dpuf



muctabucta using the accelerometer is better for controls

This post has been edited by joytest: Aug 4 2013, 09:39 PM

Broke yr screen while on holiday? Some forumer donnos the link is in post 12 under Screen Repair. Glass only replacement rm200.

This post has been edited by joytest: Aug 5 2013, 12:19 PM

If you've already rooted, might as well back up your EFS folder using the GN2 Toolkit.

I though you can do the same for the stock browser as well, if you change one of the CSC settings, or run one of the mods that allow you to change some settings. There's a "Desktop view" tickbox.

Force zoom 140% is good enough to read LYN

Darn... still speculation as to Note 3 specs:

SM-N905 benchmarks?
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/08/05/galaxy...-in-benchmarks/

Note 2 is only about 10 months old at the moment

Actually Z Ultra's advantage is basically the huge screen, with at-a-pinch stylus input. Otherwise the rest are the same as anyone else, since the SoCs are all the same.

If the ZU drops to around 1700-1800, it will be extremely compelling.

Autodesk has a couple of sketch apps, you could try them. I've seen some posts of nice sketches from artistic people. If you're artistic I'm sure you can draw some nice stuff as well.

You could have a "cosmetic" brush style

I just tried my Sketchbook Mobile, yes you can import pics.

Apart from just stylus, it's the screen size. I can't honestly go to anything smaller.

However, it seems >50% do not use the stylus all that much, while I do. I use it mainly for note scribbling like a paper notepad.

If you are rooted, Titanium Backup. If not, then SMS Backup+ or similar programs that backup your sms to Gmail. Otherwise there are those that backup to sdcard.

I don't remember, perhaps it's called SMS to SDcard or something like that. Google is your friend.

*Won't*

If you wear skinny jeans, it will be a tight fit and you can't sit down.

Otherwise, once you've used a large screened device, it will be difficult to revert. One handed holding is fine. Have you noticed how many women use the Note 2?

You can use slim back covers and the phone will only be marginally thicker although then you might as well use it naked, not that I'm recommending that you do.

Fits nicely in office slacks.

When you need to backup data on a linux/unix system, you need root access, since linux/unix enforces strict read/write access depending on user. No luck if you're not root.

On unix you have the /home directory which is for you and most programs let you save there. In android it's /data/apps or something that resides in the system partition that cannot be accessed without root, unless it's in Android/data.

New toy:

All-in-One Agenda
Important things – all in one place


http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44235684

All-in-One Agenda is a widget showing events of your digital life be it calendar appointments, Facebook events, birthdays or weather forecast, and allows you to manage them with easy.
Have you ever missed an important event, no matter how carefully you scheduled everything in your calendars?
We've all been there!
While keeping track on tight business schedule, it's easy to forget about a present for that special someone, or miss a scheduled call – simply because your appointment is not visible to you at all times.
With All-in-One Agenda all your important events – business and personal – are shown together on a single comprehensive screen. And since it is a widget, you can place it on your desktop. Now there won't be any last minute surprises!


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Could this beat the S-planner widget?