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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] King Shady:
-Thanks for correcting my grammar mistake, you truly are a genius sir!

-Let's see how the sales are for the GS III compared to the Xperia S... it won't be a competition. You're beating a dead horse and trying to show loyalty to a brand that you favor. I have nothing against Sony, nor am I fanboy of Samsung. In fact, I also own an iPhone 4S and love that thing just as much as my GSII. I just find it ludicrous that people actually think the Xperia S will be the "best" smartphone of 2012. Like I said earlier, it's a great device, has a solid display, and has a great camera... it just won't beat the Galaxy S III (and it my opinion, it won't beat the HTC One X). Oh yea, and it's shipping with Gingerbread... what a joke? :cool:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Ambroos:
I'm pretty sure it will have ICS before the One X or the GS3 is available.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ImS0Raw:
And xperia s has FAST CHARGE! AWESOME :D

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What a joke? Sony (Ericssons) it's firmwares were the most bugfree (stable) compared to any other android manufacturer. The other phones with ICS already on it is also not released yet so Sony isn't late!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cholek3:
Just to clarify. Topic says Best Android phone for spring 2012 not the Whole year 2012.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] 4ktvs:
I love it when some one say sales=good. The nazi party sold well in the 1930's to you know who, but did that make it right or good?

Any way I am sure the SGS3 will be better, but not becouase of sales.

P.S Gingerbread is not that bad and from what I have seen in the Gnexus and my S2 I like 2.3 better.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Zedd.:
Strangely though, the thinner it is the better it is seems to be the norm, very much unlike, and in fact, the polar opposite of the analogy provided. :D

On topic, the S3 and One X will definitely be and are indeed hardware beasts, while the Xperia S uses last-gen tech.

The crux is that because S3 and One X have better hardware capabilities, they are more prepared to take advantage of the next iteration of Android (be it official ROMs or custom ones) while phones running older hardware will be left in the dust, eventually.

Almost everyone judge phones by the specifications if not the OS. Sony has a lot of potential but they need to get better tech in their devices (even if they are the top of the line models only) to be at the forefront of the game.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Audioboxer:
I've decided to get the HTC One X instead. With there only being a month to wait (I thought 2~3 months), I see it being a more future proof phone to embark on a 1.5-2 year contract with.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bustervic:
Are you buying a device for now, or for 12-14 months from now?

The reality is the hardware is far ahead of the software, so buying a device that is awesome for this next 12-14 months is really the way you should be thinking.

I hardly think that a 1.5ghz dual core is going to be left behind in that time.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Audioboxer:
I'll be keeping whatever I buy for 2 years minimum most likely. I can't afford to buy new phones every year. I currently have an HTC Desire which I've just sold, had it for about 1.5 years.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] RiotRick:
I'm buying this for about a years use. Then I'll just pass it on to my girlfriend and get a new phone for myself. Both happy ;)

Otoh i've been using my htc desire for 22months now. All the devices that came in between never appealed all that much to me. Maybe with the exception of the SGSII: good specs, but I did not like the very plastic appearence. Also the gnex looked nice, but 16gb mem, not so great camera, and pretty expensive.

Xperia S seems like a nice balance for me for the coming year or so.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nicksti:
Absolutely love the design. Pity. if this was a Samsung it would be the hottest thing. But I am sold on the P model.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] randommonth:
I agree. I've had the Desire since May 2010 and am just about ready to upgrade, which for me means buying outright from Clove.

It's an interesting comparison between the HTC One X and Xperia S (before the SGS3 gets announced), but I think the Xperia gets my nod for the following reasons:

- Size and shape. I love the size of my Desire and any larger becomes awkward to operate one-handed or fit in a pocket. Unless you guys are running with manbags? Being the smallest of the lot, the Sony gets the tick. Also, the whole craze of thinner is better is ridiculous. You need a bit of thickness for rigidity and sturdiness. How many people are gonna put their wafer-thin 4.7" HTC in their pockets, only to sit down and snap it in half?

- Onboard memory. Every manufacturer unfortunately seems to be dropping SD card support, so get used to having onboard memory only. Sony's rocking 32 GB, plus 1 GB RAM and 1 to 1.5 GB ROM. In the specs I've seen, HTC are quoting only 26 GB capacity once their ROM swallows the rest.

- Camera. No competition.

- Battery life - I'd prefer the dual-core processor and smaller screen demanding to be fed than an underoptimised quad-core and bigger screen. Plus the fast-charge option? Big tick.

- Then there's the price.....

So unless the initials reviews reveal some glaring issues that Sony's launch marketing spin have glossed over, I'll be ordering an Xperia S in the next few weeks...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cholek3:
It is the same on S. All together you have only approx 26GB left for media files and big games, etc, and approx 1.8-1.9GB space for applications and rest used by OS.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] 3Shirts:
This is sage advice. I have a Nexus S at the moment and when the CM9 ROMS and Kangs started to emerge with ICS, it felt like a new device again.

Get good, reasonably future-proof, hardware and then keep the software up to date
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Audioboxer:
Never :P

The One X is actually the same size (1~2mm difference) as the Galaxy Nexus - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SnmSx-7KZA

Anyway, enjoy the phone guys. Right now I'm holding off a bit longer, cancelled my Xperia S deal. Who knows, maybe I'll jump back on nearer the end of the month. However right now the One X looks like my new phone.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cholek3:
Best of luck, mate. I hope you gonna enjoy your new phone.:)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] vodovodo:
this is a great device but i dont see it as the best !

i already purchased LG nitro HD like 3 months ago, i have the xperia S now as i got it as a present. both of them are almost identical !!

quick comparison

LG--- LTE !! (hi sony! forgetting somethin??)

LG--- display is wayyy better than sony !! guys the viewing angels is a joke in this device despite the great display and image quality

in the camera i cant seem to find this huge difference in morning shots. BTW i find white balance better... night shots both are terrible compared to 4S and N8 ...

BTW: Iphone 4s is a much better camera than both.

Music.... hands down sony xperia

interface... Xperia.... LG's interface has to be replaced, its more like a toy (like the touchwiz)

the worst thing is ..... the buttons ! whats wrong sony? its a hit and miss most of the time

anyway, i seriously guys cant see how this device can be better than other monsters like One X and or god knows what samsung is cooking
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] awf:
Anyone saying that about a LG phone I don't take them serious and biased to say the least :p

Have fun with your stutter lag piece from LG lol
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cholek3:
It always wondered me, how viewing angles are so important? When you operate a phone, you've got it a front of you. You are not looking at it from a side, are you? Just wondering.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] vodovodo:
and anyone respond in this way i dont think anyone takes them seriously!

but just to clarify something since u sound so.... mmmmm ... slow in understanding people !

I am using an Xperia S now since i got it as a "gift" and its the newer model... using the LG just as a router for the internet

my post is just to share my personal experience.... u skipped school to read it (i am guessing you are 11 yo max) and didn't agree to it, then share your experience with us :)

obviously u don't have it so...... SHUSH

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actually it does make some difference to "some" people and you can "not" count me one of them :)

but its there and had to be mentioned.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] awf:
Would you be so kind and polite to keep this to facts and not personal attacks since you can't win the argument...

As for you're experience with the phone and unbalanced view I take it with a fair bit of grain salt...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] vodovodo:
argument ?

i don't see ur lack of experience and "loling" as an argument really

but if you want an argument then tell us please what do you think about the xperia S from your "experience"

camera

screen

software.

etc

i am waiting ,..... this is going to be fun ...lol
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] parkbankrowdy:
No it's not the same. It's not about the amount of memory. Xperia S will be faster than the quad htc due to the seperated memory. Not the CPU power is the most important since Android can only work with 2 cores for now. So the other cores will be useless. Remember htc Sensation at release, it was slow and crappy.

If the software isn't supporting the quadcore it also will drain the battery. And even if the support is available with Jelly Bean or what it will be called: will it really make the devices faster? Where is the need for quadcore in a mobile? I think quad is for tablets

The seperated memory however will make the device faster, especially for applications demanding a lot of data because the device can read the system partition and the mass storage simultaneously. It is a lot better for multitasking.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cholek3:
Yes, I agree with you in that matter. I was actually replying regarding amount of memory on board. randommonth said, that Xperia S got rocking 32GB, but it hasn't. Yes, there is 32GB in total, but minus OS and internal storage for applications. But I do agree, built in memory should work faster that external (SD).
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] rajmistry:
I totally agree, built in memory should work faster than external cards. Tests have already shown this to be true. This is why, if you look at the phones that were shown in the MWC 2012, most of them come with built in memory only.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] r33p:
*cough*Iphone*cough*

Built in mem and battery is the way to go..its simply faster.

Apple sets the standards and they all follow -its OK and true for laptops, pads and phones.

Hardware wize the xperia S will be beaten by samsung but thats another story

2cent
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] awf:
Indeed write/ read cycles has always been an issue on sd cards...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cholek3:
True, even me, Sony fan have to admit that.:) BUT... I don't care. I never liked Samsung, I had SGS2 in my hand only for few minutes and... OMG... my 1.5yr old niece got better looking phone toys.;)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] r33p:
Igree 100% the thread should change to "THE BEST LOOKING 2012" :D

Cmon my "gearIwantsyndrome" meter is high
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] awf:
Indeed totally agree...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Alien987:
Did everyone noticed that of all the people that threw their "best phone than Xperia S" in this thread no one was able to mention a phone that having the Xperia S most important specs:

- It's not for giants (4.3")

- High PPI HD display (Over 300ppi)

- High quality (no pentile) screen

- 12MP high quality camera

At the same time could have the so much mentioned better dual-core or quad-core processor, better viewing angles, slimmer, etc. etc..?

That's why I agree with the OP about the Sony Xperia S, because is the best "well-rounded" phone of Spring 2012 and maybe even of the whole year, all of the other mentioned phones are for more specific niches (slimmer phone, beast phone, giant phone, etc.) but none of them is as well rounded as Xperia S in my opinion.

Well the only exception could be Huawei Ascend Quad (and I'm seriously considering trying it when released), but it isn't as good looking as Xperia S ;)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] vegetaleb:
I tried an xperia S today in a shop, it's longer than my Sensation!

The plastics are high grade materials,nothing to do with cheap plastic from samsung.

The screen is a marvel.

The only thing it needs is CM9 or MIUI :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Alien987:
It's suppose to be slightly taller but at the same time slightly narrower and slimmer so it should be easier on the hands isn't it? (or at least I would assume so).
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cholek3:
That's why I don't agree that Xperia S got bad viewing angles. Look at some reviews on youtube, when they showing i.e. side ports and screen is on. Example below. Do you think it is bad viewing angles?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] awf:
I agree however I never would use a phone like this always upfront :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cholek3:
That was my point before, I wouldn't either. But I just want to prove a point, where others stated bad viewing angles.:P
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Alien987:
Yeah, I don't think it has bad viewing angles based on the videos I've seen but GSMArena stated otherwise in their preview "Its only downside (and it's not a minor one) is the poor viewing angles." http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_s-review-729p2.php

Even then, unless this is unbearable (and based in videos it doesn't look like it) I think I could live with that.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] GalaxyS2R:
I cannot wait to get this phone on monday.

Ok now this is why I think this is going to be the best phone of the year along with the htc one s well for me and it isnt just hard ware its software wise aswell.

I mean on SE whilst in a phone call, i can record video or take pics, or watch videos in my gallery, or listen to music and i can also do this when the battery is under 15%, I believe you can also do this on htc phones. On my galaxy s 2it does not let you do any of those things and generally when im in a call i see something and i want to take a pic of it or i may see something funny and want to video it or if the battery is under 15% i cant do that on the sgs2.

I mean on the sgs2 when the battery is under 15% you cannot use the camera/video but you can go on the internet, make phone calls or listen to music even when the phone is one 1 or 2% but yet you cant even take pics which uses less battery life than the internet, music and calls what kind of stupid thing is that.

so i dont care what hardware the phone has if the software does not allow you to do those things i am not intrested so thats why I am not looking forward to the sgs3 because samsung software does not allow you to do those things, also i am not a fan of phones with 4.7inch + screens a bit too big imo 4 - 4.5inch is good.

so for me xperia s is perfect.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cholek3:
I am not huge fans of benchmarks, but on this video, you could possibly say Xperia S eats RAZR XT910 and Galaxy Nexus on breakfast. ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnQqLJjVLmE

Check this guy other Xperia S videos. Pretty interesting stuff he recorded.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cholek3:
Another stuff, which is rarely mentioned, but every phone got it.

Positioning - Xperia S uses not only GPS (American), but also GLONAS (Russian positioning service) which should give better signal strengh and better accuracy, than GPS only (number of satellites almost doubled up).
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] r33p:
2011 line use Glonass too
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cholek3:
Yeah, true, forgot about that, but... also Sony Xperia. Is any other brand uses that?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ShyamSasi:
I wanted to get this phone but now having second thoughts after reading this review:

http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/5/2841547/sony-xperia-s-review
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cholek3:
It is like with a movie, not everybody has to like it. My opinion.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] SNL:
Have you also read other reviews?

GSMarena: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_s-review-729p5.php

Phonearena: http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-S-Review_id2970
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] somemadcaaant:
That review seems to contradict itself in a few sections there and they generally seem to give poor scores to phones all round.

All depends on what your own needs are, me i really don't play any mobile games as it's just cumbersome and silly on a touch screen, there are hand held game consoles for that; I don't need a quad core mobile phone to cook my hand which i suspect will have disappointing battery life, plus all the upcoming mobiles all look almost identical and have larger then wanted screen sizes imo.

I prefer a nice camera to play around with and tweak (obviously), speedy in its own right with 1.5ghz and 1gb of mem, great sound from the headphones as i listen to lots of music on the go with a very loud speaker and a mobile that looks the part.

The big guns - unlocked bootloader from the get go which will boost the modding community, official ICS in a month or so and usb on the go support especially great for modding.

If this had an sd card slot it would be unbeatable tho 25gb usable from 32gb is plenty.

-smc
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Subbieh:
Do notice that theverge aren't Sony lovers, au contraire... (Had this discussion on a dutch forum recently too)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] floepie:
I've seen this said over there too. :) But, what does that mean exactly? What would lead one to believe they have it in for Sony? I don't get it.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] GalaxyS2R:
I read that whole hore s*** an I agree with the many that say we dont actually need quad cores.

: 4.3inch is perfect screen size for me

: 4.5 + inch screens are far too big imo and havign seen the xperia s dummy in real life the phone is big enough, do not need anything bigger which is what the one x, lg 4x and sgs3 are bound to be with 4.7+ inch screens.

: I love the fact that sony's software (also htc) lets you take pics, record videos, listen to music or watch your videos when your in a call or when the battery is 15% or under samsungs software on the sgs2 didnt allow me to do this which is found frustrating because if i was on the phone and saw something i wanted to take a pic of i had to end the call or forget about taking the pic and the sgs3 is probably going to be the same again.

:the 32gb memory is more than enough for me well i know its actually about 26gb but doesnt matter.

:good camera

:dual core is enough for me and so is the 1.5ghz and 1gb of ram

: i love the deisgn of the phone

: i also like the fact it has a notification LED

: I like the new music player how it looks

ahhh what the hell i love the phone thats why i have pre ordered it.

the only other phone i was looking at was the htc one s but the only problem with that is the 16gb built in memory which isnt enough for me and that cloud thing i am not too sure on that plus its about another month away from release.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] vegetaleb:
The One X could be delayed...

I didn't like the Xperia S in black in real life, don't ask me why!

Will try to see it in white today.

Also I am waiting for custom roms (weak points of SE)
[General Questions and Answers] steha:
Hi all cud anyone tell me why when I create my part folders and view them they are all in order e.g 001 002 003 ect but once they are zipped the order changes to 001 010 100 101 110 and so on can anyone explain why. I have tried using win zip 7-zip and winrar and all do the same this is causing the animation to keep jumping any help would be great
[General Questions and Answers] kvako:
Hallo

I installed Revolution HD 6.3 + Remove HTC Lock Screen.

How to Install Stock ICS incoming call them?

Is it possible?

Thank you
[General Questions and Answers] anirudhbaji:
hi all

i have a htc magic 32A (TIM mobile) rooted ...running cynogenmod 6.1

can i use the htc magic TIM RUU ( link : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=659403 ) and come back to my stock rom

is it possble ??i mean to ask will the RUU work perfectly

i dont have a nandroid backup of my stock rom
[General Questions and Answers] ExMM:
I don't see why it shouldn't work.

In my case if I wanna go back to a stock rom, I just need the HTC sync driver, and with them reinstall my old stock rom.

Obviously I would loose root..
[HTC EVO 3D] ideafix777:
I need help. I have an EVO 3D (GSM) has wifi error. I have installed 5.0.2.0 clockwork recovery. My EVO 3D is unlocked, S-ON, HBOOT 1.49.0011. I need help fixing it. And putting into use of some bcm4329.ko rom file. I tried everything to fix it and I could not. Maybe someone can help me.

Sorry in inlges, use google translator because I speak Spanish.
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
I have an unlocked cdma phone, but likely u didn't get the kernel flashed correctly. You should enter custom recovery via fastboot command prompt to have full write access to the boot partition so the kernel can be flashed correctly.

Example to enter recovery...

Type: fastboot boot YourRecoveryFilename.img

(file must be in adb/fastboot folder & flashed to the phone previously)
[HTC EVO 3D] josephnero:
Have you tried flashing the fix from GSM dev section?
[HTC EVO 3D] uafridi_1179:
u need to be s-off in order to get everything working......

have a look at the following threads......can help u with ur s-off.....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1521504

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1495657
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] king.316:
"Good food healthy recipes"

by bbc

can any one help in getting this?

.apk qr link plz?

thanks in advance
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] king.316:
any one plz?:confused:( :confused:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] t4ure4n:
Looks like its not available for android yet.. See here

If you want to use it for free try the Google Chrome Free App Available here
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] king.316:
Bro its on the android market is pasting links ok?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] t4ure4n:
Can you send me the link..

If I can find it I'll pm you as I think according to the forum rules Non-free apps can't be posted here.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] king.316:
Bro its a free app
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] king.316:
Just sent you a pm bro thanks in advance im unable to download it just want and .apk or qr code plz
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] t4ure4n:
If its this one BBC Food Mobile then give me few minutes I'll get it for you.

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No problem.. just wait few minutes..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] king.316:
Nope not this one. I sent you a pm its that one
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] t4ure4n:
Just sent you a link. Check your pm
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] king.316:
Thanks a million you are awesome just what i needed woohooo.there should be an .apk request thread here at xda
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] king.316:
hmm this apps size is 17mb and the one at the store is saying Size:32MPrice:FreeContent Rating:Everyone

wonder whats causing it to force close :(
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] t4ure4n:
You can try to UN-install and re-install and see it stops the force close problem.

As for the size, check it from

Settings-> Applications -> Manage Applications

and look for BBC GoodFood its 32.53MB

I am also uploading some screen shots from my phone Samsung Galaxy S 2 [2.3.3]
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] king.316:
Nope same issue tried it twice after scrolling a few recipes it force closes:( did you check the size of the .apk?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] king.316:
Above are the screen shots.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] t4ure4n:
What is Android version on your phone? I have 2.3.3.

If your phone is rooted.. I can give you my backup from Titanium.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] king.316:
Im on 2.3.5 nope phone isnt rooted. But whts the issue with this apk?