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For those who are deciding between HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4; here's my comparison report after a couple of months usage of both handsets. I have the Sprint CDMA version for both, of-course on Reliance CDMA now The best thing about the HTC One is its look and feel. With all Samsung Galaxy handsets looking similar, S4 will look like it belongs on a far more downmarket phone. HTC One on the other hand stands out from the rest of the crowd and gets more attention as it doesn't have the common look like a Galaxy or even an iPhone. When I was at the Burj Khalifa (Dubai) in early May, a foreigner there saw the HTC One in my hands and screamed "hey look... its the new HTC handset!" - I don't think he would have noticed if I was using a Galaxy S4. The replaceable battery option does get some points for Galaxy S4 though. Since I had used a Galaxy S3 before, the S4's rectangular boxy shape did not feel that comfortable as the S3's under body cover is more curvy and hence more comfortable. Anyway the S4 is more comfortable to hold than the HTC One for me as it feels to have more grip. The Ones power button is on the top left edge, and doesnt really extend from the phones surface at all. So if you are upgrading from a handset like S3, it will take some time to get used to it and especially the navigation buttons. Even though the screen size difference is only 0.3", I do feel it makes a good difference as the HTC One screen looks a bit more cramped when you look at it many days after using the S4. So a big advantage there for the S4 over HTC One. Feature-wise Samsung Galaxy S4 has load of cool features but in the 2 months of usage I had, the only time I used those "cool" features were when I was showing off the handset to someone or when they asked me about those features. Yes, they do work fine and not just gimmicks, its just not really going to be used all the time. Those "cool" features do take up battery life as well. Camera had mixed results for me. Some pics looked better on HTC One while some looked better on S4. The HTC Ones colors are more accurate in my opinion and more crisper. Overall, I would say the HTC One is better for low-lit conditions. Battery life feels more or less the same with both handsets. BlinkFeed on the HTC One was kind of weird for me in the beginning but eventually I started liking it. Make sure you filter the sources that you require to make it better. I still like TouchWiz navigation than HTC Sense, maybe that has something to do with the fact that I was used to it before with the S3. I have seen many reporting over-heating problem with the GSM Galaxy S4 but I haven't noticed any over-heating issue with the Galaxy S4 CDMA (mine is Sprint). The most disappointing aspect of both HTC One CDMA and Galaxy is that SVDO (Simultaneous Voice and EV-DO) has been removed which was present in Samsung Galaxy S3 and HTC EVO 4G LTE. The reason behind it is that they added simultaneous voice support for LTE which is more popular now in US than EVDO. So the 3G (EVDO) data session will get cut off when you make or receive a call. EVDO works great on both handsets. I have run these tests on both handsets together at the same time... Galaxy S4: HTC One: I have heard some people say that EVDO is faster on HTC handsets but in my opinion it just varies. I have done EVDO speed tests on both handsets together at the same time during different time of the day/night and have seen varying results. However I do notice that HTC One had more reception signal strength as per the dBm ratings checked together at the same time: (the dBM value is in -ve, so the lesser (to 0) the better)

Buying two of these and gifting 1 to Dr Genius. With the images in his post, such air cooling facility is direly needed to maintain decorum in my office & his clinic/hospital.

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iBerry Launches Auxus Nuclea N1 - 5" Full HD 1080P, Quad Core For Rs 15,990 Pre Booking starts on 13th July on iBerry site & Ebay india. 5 Inch Full HD 1920x1080P Active Matrix Display, OGS, Edge to Edge 16:9 Screen 1.5 Ghz MT6589T Turbo Quad Core Processor PowerVR SGX 544MP GPU clocked at 357MHz Android 4.2 13MP Auto Focus Main Camera with EIS & BSI Sensor, 8MP Front Camera 2800 mAh battery 4 Color variant panel in box

Download this R530 MB1 ODIN File = https://mega.co.nz/#!dFsDCZLS!NmhL1jhly2cIxmMkmzQpJ2dv_EsTZ2U6foY9cuWCsX4 ODIN: http://ul.to/0ryv2ws5 Samsung Drivers: https://dl.dropboxus...ver_1.5.9.0.exe ADB Package: 1st Backup All your Data as it will Easre Everthing on your Phone RIght Click ADB Folder Holding Shift and Use Open Command window here (This option is available on Win7, WinXP users need to Type the location in dos) Turn on USB Debugging by going to Settings > Developer Option Connect the Phone to PC and Put the command: adb reboot nvrestore after this phone will get stuck on Samsung Galaxy S3 Logo Now Remove the Battery & Put the phone in Downloading Mode Press Volume down+Power+ home button Now Connect the Phone & Open ODIN If Phone is connected Properly it will show Blue Signal with Port Name Select the PDA Button & Select the tar File Downloaded & Press the Start Button (Select PDA Button only or else u may brick the phone) After sometime Phone will Restart & u will be on ICS & Data Will also Work as before Also u can Update the phone til 4.1.2 MB1 Update Stop Updating from Here or u may loose data connectivity again Credits to Maulik Parekh for Testing it & Sharing it, I have just tested his Porcess. There may be a better way, We just need to work on it so it works with further updates too Check the Video on How to Use Odin on Youtube http://www.youtube.c...h?v=_PSt8b5D2dM this video is for Reference on How to Use ODIN the process is same for All S3 Actual ODIN Proces starts after 5min in Video from where u should start

Google maps 7.0.0 starts rolling out. Tried on my S4 works flawless here is the link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps Thanks Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk 2

Must watch this video... Ice dance with Indian music.. http://m.youtube.com/?reload=9&rdm=05p3#/watch?v=2hQhtnMLl_Q&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D2hQhtnMLl_Q

S4 mini with much less features than s3, but at ridiculously high price. I wonder WTH they were smoking... Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk 2

Excellent/detailed first hand experience of 2 top smartphones to use on R-CDMA. Thanks for sharing. No absolute winner but HTC One looks like the preferred one. BTW you quickly apply to Guiness Book! Haven't seen that level of strong signal strength ever on R-CDMA! -54dBm!

OTA Update I535VRBMD3 on Verizon Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 with Full Changelog Annouced http://donandroid.com/jzo54k-i535vrbmd3-verizon-galaxy-s3-update-to-release-soon-1158

Samsung Axiom R830 US Cellular only Stock update 4.1.2 http://wccftech.com/install-vxbmb2-android-412-jelly-bean-usa-galaxy-axiom-schr830/ http://www.mediafire.com/?7v7zor9d379emeg http://www.hotfile.com/dl/201613344/21942be/R830VXBMB2_R830USCBMB2_USC.zip.html Please use exact odin version with the stock 4.1.2 image above. Stock image 4.0.4 This is an Odin Flashable file meant for unbricking/unrooting the device It has a pit file included *check* Freset Time *check* Auto-Reboot Pit = PIT slot Tar = PDA Download:- http://teamuscellular.com/Forum/files/file/138-stock-files/ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do not attempt to change the following settings if 1x/evdo is already functional. Your radio will change signal band and/or go offline. Settings applicable to US Cellular Axiom, US cellular S3 RUIM based. Enter *#22745927 on the dial pad Click on the Hidden Menu Option to Enable the hidden menu (It will reset itself to disabled on every restart) Enter *#197328640# on the dial pad At the Service Menu, follow the options below 2-CDMA 1-Common 9-NextPage 9-NextPage 8-PREF MODE SET 1-CDMA_HDR_LTE_Only Menu Button Back Reboot Phone 2-CDMA 4-Control 9-CDMA BAND SELECT 4-Automatic We can on/off mobile data toggle on Samsung US cellular S3 and Samsung Stellar but if we turn off working data in settings in Axiom, it will require a factory reset and/or downgrade to 4.0.4, clear NAM settings by ##72786# and again update 4.1.2 for data to work. So data should not be turned off on an Axiom, working 24x7 permanently. Samsung Stellar i200 (Date: 05/06/2013) These tricks will work on stock 4.0.4 ICS stock ROM only. Enter *#22745927 on the dial pad Click on the Hidden Menu Option to Enable the hidden menu (It will reset itself to disabled on every restart) Enter *#197328640# on the dial pad At the Service Menu, follow the options below 2-CDMA 1-Common 9-NextPage 9-NextPage 8-PREF MODE SET 1-CDMA_Only Menu Button Back Reboot Phone 2-CDMA 4-Control 9-CDMA BAND SELECT 4-Automatic Reboot again Dial *#22745927 and enable Hidden Menu Dial ##3282# edit->others->1x HDR selection->make it Hybrid Mode back Goto Korea Mode Set (Mostly this mode selection will be off default) Select India Mode Full and final reboot Programming Samsung Stellar on Non-Verizon CDMA networks worldwide. This is experimental, use your own discretion to explore further. To put the Sam Stellar in Diag mode On the phone please dial *#22745927 to enable the hidden menus then dial *#7284# or **87284 (USBUI) select ""Qualcomm usb settings"" and select DM+MODEM+ADB then select ok Samsung Diagnostic port will be detected. Can continue with any tools available.

Micromax A85 Android Superphone Press Shots Leaked Source Remember Micromax Superphone aka Micromax A85? One of the Micromax's 1GHz powered handset was leaked online recently. Well, we had seen some pictures of the handset but not the entire form factor, that is up until now. We've just got our hands on a couple of images of this highly anticipated superphone. No other information was provided to us but the press shots give a good glimpse into the superphone. The press shots confirm a 5-mega pixel camera and a secondary VGA camera. There is weather widget and a android booster shown on the phone which indicates a 43% RAM consumption for 30 tasks (not bad!). The smartphone sports a 3.8-inch capacitive touchscreen with a 480 x 800 resolution. The super smartphone will run on a Android Froyo OS, but we hope to see a Android gingerbread update available as well. A follow up to the immensely popular A60 and A70 phones, Micromax A85 will include MP3/WAV/AAC player, MP4/H.263 player, Organizer, Image/video editor, Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF), Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration, Voice memo and Predictive text input. We don't have any information on battery life but we are hoping for something around 1500mAh, to support gaming, chatting, videos and more.