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Tell your XDA FML stories

this is a thread for people to tell their FML stories on xda. mainly dealing with the phone, but some off topic stuff is welcome.
tell your stories. come on. tell us your flashing,failure,developing, etc fmls.

Haha, nice thread.
Moving to Off-Topic.

kareeem said:
Haha, nice thread.
Moving to Off-Topic.
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yea i didnt know where to post. i think it be great to know ppl FML stories that deals with XDA and aww i really wanted to know stories about the DREAM =(

http://www.google.com/search?&q=define:fml
please help I'm desperate!

brian_v3ntura said:
this is a thread for people to tell their FML stories on xda. mainly dealing with the phone, but some off topic stuff is welcome.
tell your stories. come on. tell us your flashing,failure,developing, etc fmls.
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If you think we all are native english speakers and are familiar with all the terms, you are wrong!
Please explain for all the world what is FML, and then perhaps we all can start telling our stories!

orb3000 said:
If you think we all are native english speakers and are familiar with all the terms, you are wrong!
Please explain for all the world what is FML, and then perhaps we all can start telling our stories!
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**** My Life.
http://www.fmylife.com

Lol!!
Thank you

orb3000 said:
If you think we all are native english speakers and are familiar with all the terms, you are wrong!
Please explain for all the world what is FML, and then perhaps we all can start telling our stories!
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FML is just just a term meaning ****mylife. mainly you tell your stories thats r either funny,weird, or just messed up and end it with FML.
this was suppose to be for dream forum only but it got moved to off-topic

Today, I had to buy another pair of 'fat jeans', because my old 'fat jeans' became my new 'skinny jeans'. FML........
Well the Xperia X1a got me in debt. FML

FML:
How many pockets does the average person have? Well i know i always have loadz and the phone could be in a multitude of pockets but generally in my chest pocket next to my heart, anyway so i'm out in town with my tusty Nokia Ringo "yes i feel old" feeling the ol bladder kicking in decided i have to go to them horrible town toilets "we all know what they like" anyway sprinklin away finish and force of habbit flush the toilet only to hear a splash very similar to taking a dump, look down and oh my god the Ringo is drinking toilet water "well i'd have love to have left it" but just purchased so had to get it you can imagine whats going through my mind? @ least i flushed before lol so i get it out and put under the hair dryer think i must have spent a good hour, didn't turn the phone on for about 3 days, to my suprise when turned on it worked, only for me to be moving away about 6 weeks later for work to get to my destination and find i'm in a city with no working mobile and no explanantion as to why it didn't work? Untill phone the x and find out that orange juice was the culprit "never spent so much money on payphones" but alls good many years later i have a Tilt and am happy
Sorry for such a long story but you aked for it "just hope it fits the crita"

Lol!!
Something similar happened to me a while ago with my motorola star tac...
I was having it on my shirt pocket, went to the bathroom and suddenly my star tac was swimming on the WC together with all nasty fluids there!
I flushed first then took it off and of course it was dead...

orb3000 said:
Lol!!
Something similar happened to me a while ago with my motorola star tac...
I was having it on my shirt pocket, went to the bathroom and suddenly my star tac was swimming on the WC together with all nasty fluids there!
I flushed first then took it off and of course it was dead...
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Just wasn't a Nokia was it? ahhhhhh and the Ringo was an all in one unit couldn't even take the battery out often compared to a brick
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Lol!
I remember those ones were very expensive on it´s time

orb3000 said:
Lol!
I remember those ones were very expensive on it´s time
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Yep i remeber was my first real job working as a trainee mechanic and being fleased by a new phone, got it from a shop called Tandy to which i'm pretty sure no longer exists as outlets "shops" anymore?
They no longer work as was on the analog network and had *# commands to do anything
I'm not sure but also think they were the first ever pay and go phone?

Electric Blankets?

Random Question & not sure who to ask so i figured the great people at XDA might know.
I'm thinking of buying an electric blanket (My bed gets SO cold in the evnings/night) just to warm my bed up before I go to sleep, But i have no experance with them & know nothing about them. I've searched online & all I seam to find is either horror stories or people saying "Don't buy them, there not safe" etc
Well are they safe to use? & If so what should I look for? Is there ratings or certain safty things I need to be aware of?
Thanks in advance guys & girls

I am using one since 3 years and I am still alive. Hope that helps.
EDIT: I actually don't like them alot cause of the wiring inside. I would rather go with a heavy blanket or sth like that. But yeah, when I gets fricking cold, I use them

Glad to hear your still alive! lol
Ahh is the wiring in them uncomfatable then? Would i not be able to put it under my sheet & it be hidden??

Links to said horror stories. Idk, maybe if you get one at the dollar store, the wires might break, but my mom and grandma have been using em for ages. No problems except they might wear out prematurely.
I don't need a sig, but would love a cig.

boborone said:
Links to said horror stories. Idk, maybe if you get one at the dollar store, the wires might break, but my mom and grandma have been using em for ages. No problems except they might wear out prematurely.
I don't need a sig, but would love a cig.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-15288169
That is the first one that comes to mind. But its good to hear other people have been using them & are fine.
Any recomendations on brands or is it just avoid the cheep ones?

Water beds have heaters so they don't get too cold, if sleeping on electric heated water is safe I wouldn't think you'd have a problem with just an electric blanket. I would refrain from leaving in on unless your using it, same as any heater.

WiredPirate said:
Water beds have heaters so they don't get too cold, if sleeping on electric heated water is safe I wouldn't think you'd have a problem with just an electric blanket. I would refrain from leaving in on unless your using it, same as any heater.
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I think the general rule is that you should use an electirc blanket to warm the bed for half an hour or so before you get into it, but you should always turn it off before getting in. Leaving it on once you are in runs the risk of falling asleep with it turned on; possibly burning yourself or starting a fire

KarlosTheJackal said:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-15288169
That is the first one that comes to mind. But its good to hear other people have been using them & are fine.
Any recomendations on brands or is it just avoid the cheep ones?
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404 NOT FOUND
But to answer your question, I would just avoid the cheap ones. Not saying buy an expensive one. But just like anything in life, the cheap ones are cheap for a reason. Testing, materials, ect.
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SimonTS said:
I think the general rule is that you should use an electirc blanket to warm the bed for half an hour or so before you get into it, but you should always turn it off before getting in. Leaving it on once you are in runs the risk of falling asleep with it turned on; possibly burning yourself or starting a fire
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Newer ones have a timer built into it. High/Low switch and a timer that keeps it from running for too long.

boborone said:
404 NOT FOUND.
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Thats weird, It doesn't 404 on me? Then again thats a BBC UK News site so maybe it only works for people in the uk? I dunno lol
Thank you guys for your answers! Put my mind at ease! Looks like I'm going electric blanket shopping

At the end of the day, there are two simple ways to keep warm in bed;-
Good pjyamas
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or a good woman
And the latter is much, much more fun

SimonTS said:
At the end of the day, there are two simple ways to keep warm in bed;-
Good pjyamas
or a good woman
And the latter is much, much more fun
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HAHA I love this post xD

oh you Americans! Electric blankets? Just...Wow!
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Insulation. Keeps the house cool in the summer and hot in the winter.

LordManhattan said:
Isolation. Keeps the house cool in the summer and hot in the winter.
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Would that be Insulation? I know - damn predictive text

ArmorD said:
oh you Americans! Electric blankets? Just...Wow!
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I'm English & from the UK
LordManhattan said:
Isolation. Keeps the house cool in the summer and hot in the winter.
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Rented old country house so can't really do alot with it (Trust me I've tried)

SimonTS said:
Would that be Insulation? I know - damn predictive text
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Damnit, you're right, LOL.

Get one from Argos, as has been said use it to wam your bed up before you get in then turn it off and pack it away.
Get a winter duvet too. John Lewis have a £1,000 duvet!
For that money I'd want a buxom woman with it to warm the bed

I use one every night during winter. I don't run my heat until I have to and even then not very high. I don't know the brand.... I do know I got it at walmart after winter when they were marked way down one year. Probably about 4 years old and still kicking.

I used to use one during the winter in my old room. Used it overnight and everything, kept me nice and toasty warm and not dead lol. Kinda wish I knew where it was (still in a box from moving), my room got down to like 55 last night. Totally my fault though cause I left the window open, but still lol.
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Guys, keep it friendly or don't post please.

[Discussion][Q&A][Help] General Motor Discussion.

Hey guys,
I've been having some problems with one of my petrol mowers lately, I've visited a number of different forums, but no-one seems to answer or even get the question you're asking. No matter how simple or well-worded it is.
That's why I decided to make this thread, because we're not all computer-freaks, but some of us are mechanics, others are electromechanics, while most others are software- and app-developers.
I guess I'll start off with my problem, because I really need help..
(This is just copied from a different forum, where I asked for help..)
A few days ago, my lawn mower (Briggs and Stratton Quantum XM-50) almost ran out of oil, to which it then turned off (I hadn't touched it). The next day, my Granddad bought me some synthetic oil, which I then poured generously into the motor - After that, because it's a habit of mine, I pulled down the accelerator and then gently pulled the cord so the oil could smoothly run across the piston.
About an hour later, I tried to start the engine, it just kept miss-firing and didn't want to start. I tried over and over again, for about an hour.
Then, with all my might, I pulled the cord and the carburetor caught fire!
I'm actually quite scared to even get near the cord, as of now, so I just put it in the shed and pulled the spark plug.
I really need to mow the lawn and I can't afford a professional repair or a new lawn mower, that's why I'm asking for help, as how I can get the lawn mower going again and maybe even how I could get a little more performance out of the motor.
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Happy discussing and please help Lol.
Have a wonderful day! (No, I'm not on Drugs. I'm hungry...)

Did you pour it in the oil reservoir or the motor?
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I know the briggs and stratton engines (used to work on them lots) it sounds like your carburettor is sticking or the float has a small hole in it, you need to strip it and clean the jets out and check the float . It's quite a simple job (about 20 mins)
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jugg1es said:
I know the briggs and stratton engines (used to work on them lots) it sounds like your carburettor is sticking or the float has a small hole in it, you need to strip it and clean the jets out and check the float . It's quite a simple job (about 20 mins)
“I'm bad and I'm going to hell, and I don't care. I'd rather be in hell than anywhere where you are. ”*―*William Faulkner
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Hmm. I cleaned the carburetor the other day.
But I got a bit scared while starting it and the starting mechanism broke. Lol :laughing:, once I've got a new one, I'll report back
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Beatsleigher said:
Hmm. I cleaned the carburetor the other day.
But I got a bit scared while starting it and the starting mechanism broke. Lol :laughing:, once I've got a new one, I'll report back
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Can you post a pic of the engine and how it's mounted on the deck (itll help me find diagrams for you)
“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” ― John Lennon

jugg1es said:
Can you post a pic of the engine and how it's mounted on the deck (itll help me find diagrams for you)
“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” ― John Lennon
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Sure. I'll post them once I'm home. I'm in hospital at the moment, waiting for one of those doctors to finally have time for me.
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My N4 took a dive...

...in the washing machine, for the full cycle!
But it survived!!
I discovered it in the washing machine the other night while looking to charge it. So I took it out of the case and shoved it in a box of Minute Rice we had in the cupboard and let it sit there overnight. The battery was dead when I got home from work earlier that day so I wasn't worried too badly. Anyway, I took it to work and disassembled it (thanks iFixit), washed all the parts in 91% isopropyl alcohol, and put everything in a bag with rice for a few hours. I'm a mechanic and have a lot of side projects so this wasn't out of the ordinary for the other guys.
I started assembling the phone, cleaning the rice dust off as I went. I plugged it in before I put the back cover on just to see if it would charge; lo and behold the screen flashed on with the animated battery icon! It powered on just fine, so on went the back cover. Everything else checked out as it charged. The only issue is the screen discolored around the edges... Oh well. After the whole ordeal, I'm just happy it works.
TL;DR- N4 went through wash cycle. disassembled and cleaned, works fine, but screen discolored.

nice, my nexus 4 took a dive too once but don't worry,the ground was okay! :good:

The discoloration should go away when it drys more I believe.

I dunno 'bout that... (Pic taken with spare phone then BT'd over to N4)
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Lka1988 said:
I dunno 'bout that... (Pic taken with spare phone then BT'd over to N4)
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Nice new hologram effect
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Haha way to look at the bright side! I noticed that, too.
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My nexus 4 took a dive to the ground once, needless to say, Android cracked the concrete.
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Lka1988 said:
I dunno 'bout that... (Pic taken with spare phone then BT'd over to N4)
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is that water on the sides? if so, let it dry for couple days.

It's better for the long run if you didn't use it yet and fully disassemble the phone and let all the parts dry out first.

you can find lots of tuts in youtube on how to fix a phone when it died due to deep dive (something like putting it in sand i totally forgot - just stumbled upon those vids back then)
btw, it really looks cool but its risky when charging! just a precaution mate!
Also, would have been cool if you called your phone while it was spinning! and got it in video! (good for the n4 community! haha):laugh:

eksasol said:
It's better for the long run if you didn't use it yet and fully disassemble the phone and let all the parts dry out first.
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All the parts did dry out. I disassembled it completely, washed everything in 91% alcohol, then put them in a bag with rice for a few hours. Not to mention the phone itself sat in rice overnight before disassembly.
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vitusdoom said:
you can find lots of tuts in youtube on how to fix a phone when it died due to deep dive (something like putting it in sand i totally forgot - just stumbled upon those vids back then)
btw, it really looks cool but its risky when charging! just a precaution mate!
Also, would have been cool if you called your phone while it was spinning! and got it in video! (good for the n4 community! haha):laugh:
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I'm probably gonna get an N5 when taxes come back in a few months. I don't plan on keeping this guy much longer now.
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Lka1988 said:
I'm probably gonna get an N5 when taxes come back in a few months. I don't plan on keeping this guy much longer now.
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I guess thats way better than fixing it. arms wide open when you throw it away

vitusdoom said:
I guess thats way better than fixing it. arms wide open when you throw it away
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Haha! If I get rid of it you'll be the first to know.
I can't justify spending $$$ on a replacement LCD when I can get a good used N4 for the same price.

Break Phone In Anger Because Of ROM

If you like talking about breaking your phones because pissed of by rom , This is the right place...
This thread is created by request of nick37332001
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50805671&postcount=3363
Feel free to share your experiences (smashing on the floor after several reboot, plunged in acid, and so on...)

I bricked my iPhone 3g and I threw it out the window
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In my personal opinion people who wretch anger because their ROM doesn't work properly needs anger management issues.
[A gorilla dies for every smartphone.
Stop using gorilla glass and save planet earth]

Not because of my rom though. Im now gonna throw this s*it because of that idiot bird. Yes the flappy bird. And then imma blame my rom for this so yeahhh.
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Lol this considered off topic ???
A Samsung Galaxy ace 2 (GT-I8160) User
Other devices: iPod Touch 5G, Ainol Novo 7 ELF, Sony Vaio PC VPCEH38FG

Thank you Nick for this idea of such an off-topic
One day, I was so angry with my defy+ with wiui (but same with cm7) that I threw it on the floor.
The gorilla glass was strong enough but the lcd panel broke inside...
I repair it, put stock rom on it and it is working nice !
And yes, it's bad, those things costs money... Now I prefer to take a deep breath before becoming mad.

These kind of threads are useless. Why the hell u would throw a expensive phone because of a crap rom. My advice for those idiots(no offense) is to see the reviews and the thread before installing the rom.
It's going to be LEGEND--wait for it--DARY!!!-Barney Stinson(How I Met Your Mother)

RIP phone

Please, do not harm an innocent phone. Next time you feel the anger swelling due to a bad ROM, simply put the phone down and send it to me. I'll give it the peaceful home it deserves.
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Instead of breaking your phone, how about you put it down and go release that anger on killing noobs in a video game or something.

LoopDoGG79 said:
Please, do not harm an innocent phone. Next time you feel the anger swelling due to a bad ROM, simply put the phone down and send it to me. I'll give it the peaceful home it deserves.
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Hahaha xD
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I once punched my phone screen for losing a game I was playing due to a crappy ROM freezing up the phone. Luckily I didn't have gorilla knuckles.
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The only phone I've broken in anger was when I was 14 or 15 and snapped my $1200 Motorola Wings (V50) in half. I can't remember why I did it, but I still have it somewhere.
Yes, spoiled as ****.
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my phone bricked
so i went into best buy and pretended like i was checking out phones
but i just pushed really hard on them until they craked on the back or side.
thats what u get brick phone
WATUP?!?!
then i flew to space and made a new phone with my imagination
:silly:

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then i flew to space and made a new phone with my imagination
:silly:
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Yep!
outchea bra!

I once had to calibrated the rom on my Gnex with asphalt ,REMEMBER if your try this the key is to drop it from a height of 4ft any higher or lower will result incorrect calibration and will brick your device. also it is recommended clean the system partition prior to the asphalt calib., I suggest using warm water not hot and normal dish detergent, use your favorite brand is fine.:silly::highfive:

SacredMyths said:
Instead of breaking your phone, how about you put it down and go release that anger on killing noobs in a video game or something.
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next time breaking it send it to me,ok.killing is in no way better than giving

brick or break??
i dropped my phone 20times+ but no breaking