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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] control freak:
Answer these-

Are you on stock rom?

Did you perform any software modifications?

Can you correlate it with any of those mods?

Do you install shady apps?

Do you have an antivirus?

The person you brought it from, is he reliable?

Was that person a software modder?

Did you perform a factory reset before starting yo use it?

When was the last factory reset you did?

These basic questions will determine if it's software fault or a hardware fault.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OptimusCrack:
Edit:

I have a plan. I'm going to reinstall King Root, and then download SetCPU or whatever, and set my CPU to max out at only 85% power. If my issues go away or significantly decrease OR stay the same, I'll update here. Who knows, maybe in 5 years someone will buy this phone for 50 bucks and run into some issues, and come to XDA for help.

Are you on stock rom?

Yes.

Did you perform any software modifications?

Root via Kingroot

Can you correlate it with any of those mods?

Unlikely

Do you install shady apps?

I don't think so. I installed an old version of an apk that I got from an apk website, but it worked flawlessly...

Do you have an antivirus?

Not on my phone, I might have at the time though!

The person you brought it from, is he reliable?

Yes, a store

Was that person a software modder?

no

Did you perform a factory reset before starting yo use it?

No

When was the last factory reset you did?

About a week ago, after all this happened I tried to "fix" it with the Sony PC Companion

These basic questions will determine if it's software fault or a hardware fault

Ok!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] control freak:
I'm not sure if toggling CPU speed would affect your display going haywire.

Unless you dropped the phone from a considerable height so that the internals might have been damaged, it all points to a faulty BMS.

I bought the Xperia ZL when it was just released in 2013. So i got a fairly early batch. After some months usage, one day when i was browsing on chrome, it started heating up and all of a sudden it turned off. I tried turning it on but it would not. I tried to charge it but it didn't charged at all. I had to go to sony, and they replaced the phone being it in warranty. After that, i never had any issues.

Later, i read many reports of poeple complaining about battery dying out. And some found out the actual reason (BMS Fault). Many got the battery replaced and never faced an issue.

You may search on Z and ZL forums and find battery issue related posts.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OptimusCrack:
well, I bought a new battery. Nothing, the backlight won't turn on, the LED won't turn on when charging. When I disconnect the battery (because I took the battery cover off) and then plug it in the LED VERY BRIEFLY turns on and then off again... which is a bad sign, because when you unplug your battery the LED is supposed to come on and it is very bright red... this doesnt happen. I can't accept that I bought this for 170 dollars and it was a ****ing right off.

any ideas?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] control freak:
My friend,

Dont be frustrated. Did you install the battery yourself? Or someone else did? Did you saw him do it correctly? There are various connectors which need to be properly plugged in for the phone to work. Maybe there are some loose connections. If you are sure about yourself opening the phone and checking/changing the battery, I'd kindly suggest please the connections. For better knowledge, check some disassembly videos on YouTube. I have a ZL,its old battery was dying, so i ordered a new battery, but it was faulty, when i tried to turn on, it just got to sony logo and turned off, then again sony logo and off, continuously. So i returned it and got another battery(ebay). I changed the battery and carefully connected all connectors. Turned on and bam. Phone turned on at first attmept and working ever since. Actually, i have done this yesterday only when i received the new battery and am typing this from the same device with new battery.

What i want to say is, if you feel the new battery is faulty, it would atlewst go to sony logo, display will light up for 5 sec minimum. If the connections are loose phone won't turn on at all.

Good luck. :)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OptimusCrack:
the phone turns on and operates without problems, the backlight does not turn on.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] control freak:
It seems your display is faulty. I do not know about display lighting and stuff. I only know how to replace the battery. You might want to get it checked by a repairman. Preferably one who has expertise in repairing iphones, because this is a high end device with complex electronics.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kerrika:
Hey guys,

I have a two years old Xperia Z, and I've been battling battery issues for some time. It's not rooted, warranty ended just a week ago, I didn't want to screw that up. But it isn't the usual 'battery draining while doing nothing' issue. It drains too fast when i use it. I tried to claim warranty, but they said the issue didn't manifest itself. I've got a battery replacement right after, because it was beginning to get unbearable and i was leaving the country for two weeks. That was three weeks ago. Unexpectedly, that helped absolutely nothing. The best way to describe the severity of the issue is a comparison from last friday, when we were catching pokemon with a friend and my phone, connected to a power bank (2.1A), discharged at the same speed as my friend's S5 which wasn't plugged to anything, and then at 5% the phone just died. I just did a system repair through PC Companion two hourse ago and I can make it drain battery while plugged in by just browsing chrome. The only way to make it last at least a day is to turn on the stamina mode with all its features (not ultra stamina mode), but even then, as soon as I wake it, it's like it just waited for that moment and a few percents drop in the next few minutes.

Is there anything I can do or does it seem to be a HW issue? I can try to dispute the result of my warranty claim, but it won't be cheap and maybe i can't even do that, because i got the battery replaced.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mack1994:
Fixing BAttery issue on xperia z

hello im new here at xda but in think i can help lot of xperia z users there about their complaints on its battery life

Im using xperia z but suddenly after updating to 5.1.1 its battery life became worst it gets easily drain whether in airplane mode or normal usage even in its stanby mode. i cant even use it for a day. Ive researched everywhere but i got no solution for my issue so suddenly i made an experiment i have downloaded all Stock Roms of my xperia (c6603) form xperiafirmware website. from jellybean 4.1 to lollipop 5.1.1 and flashed it one by one.

And violla my xperia z became normal again.

Hope this will help you/ tnks
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vinchand:
Please help me friends iam having this phone c6603 variant, my problem is my phone restarts every 36 seconds after it turned on and keep rebooting and do the same till the battery dead.i can't able to copy the internal memory files since the 36 seconds time limit. But i can tell this is not a virus problem.last thing i know is i gave administrative power to the greenify app. but i can't really figure out what causing this problem. I only believe XDA friends can fix this issue. Please help me friends.

(Sorry for my bad English)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] save:
I read many XDA posts and also other forums since my Z1 fully charge lasted only few hours (it started great and gradually got worse and worse every month - eventually would turn itself suddenly off at 60% after couple of hours)

one of the posts here recommended to replace the battery which I was a bit sceptic (I had the phone a year+).

I can now confirm: for me it was not about facebook app or google services or Android 4.4.2 or even 5.1.1 OTA updates ( I tried all methods,...). I replaced the battery and now the phone hold 1 day between charges under heavy usage and it has been stable since then. I hope this battery will run for many more months.

The sad fact: the Sony original battery life cycle of this phone is too short. sometimes will last only 1 year of usage, in most cases average of 2 years before need replacement.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nihal1983:
it is the same

pasting a snippet from the link you provided

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you might be referring to the Snapdragon 800
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AntonyStark:
Re: Xperia Z battery life

This was from first use So downloaded apps, music, threw video and music to TV and listened to music with headset browsed the web used Google Drive just tested the thing really.

My Galaxy Nexus never got past 3 hours screen time even with the extended battery so I can live with this!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Re: Xperia Z battery life

Was 13 hours up time but just over 4 screen time.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omersak:
That's actually very good.

Are you satisfied with the battery overall? Better than expected or could be better? I remember it was a big concern for you.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Re: Xperia Z battery life

It's actually shocked me as I was only expecting around 3 hours screen time but I still think it can be better with a little more optimization. It's about on par with my old S3 but yet to try it on data all day. I'll test that out today. Yesterday's results was a few hours on WiFi and a few on data.

One complaint I do have is the charging time. Don't think the plug supplied is strong enough.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stefanve:
Charger is no good, I used the one that came with the Galaxy tab and now it charges quickly. My wife's iPhone wouldn't even charge using the Sony
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Think it will be alright to use the iPad charger?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gm007:
Re: Xperia Z battery life

I think the battery is quiet good,50% left after 3 hours screen on.

This is my the second charge.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robogo1982:
Re: Xperia Z battery life

This actually looks quite good. :) can't wait for my phone to arrive, I went to my local T-mobile and they haven't even put up the demo device on display :facepalm:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AntonyStark:
Trying it our today at work, with Stamina Mode On this time, just to see how much battery I'd have left Coming out of work to go somewhere else with no Charger . Its at 86% so far, thats with me using it this morning and at Lunch.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stefanve:
Anyone knows how to reset the stamina settings? I accidentally clicked on 'never show this messages again' while it warned me that Maps was preventing stamina mode from working. Can't seem to find a service / app or option to reset this.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AntonyStark:
Re: Xperia Z battery life

I don't think it matters, my take on that message is that it is saying that the app in question just woke your phone up. That's why it asks do you use this App often, as that app will occasionally wake your phone and Stamina mode can't stop it. So you only really need that message if you have some Dodgy apps installed, I've only had it once and it was from Google+.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stefanve:
I don't use maps that often so if it is preventing stamina mode I would like to know so I can kill it
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AntonyStark:
Re: Xperia Z battery life

But it's not really Preventing Stamina Mode, Stamina Mode just doesn't work on it. Look at the 'Screen On' and 'Awake' bars in the Battery stats and you will see thin bars where the phone was awake but the screen was off, is it really worth trying to kill apps for that?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maverick1103:
Re: Xperia Z battery life

Help! I've had my XZ since yesterday my battery is going pretty quick, charged it fully last night took it off about 7, had it on charge in car as was using maps. Also charged it about dinner time for a bit as was using phone as WiFi hotspot, just got in and I'm on 27%…I'm in a patchy area so signal doesn't help...now look at these screen shots... Microsoft Exchange account is 2nd highest! Wtf haven't even used it, anyone else having a problem?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stefanve:
Ah okay perhaps it's not a problem. Still would like to know though :)

---------- Post added at 07:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:44 PM ----------

Only thing I can think of that it is polling like a mad man. Maybe clear al data and cache and setup exchange again
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maverick1103:
Re: Xperia Z battery life

Yeah could be, I'm also wondering if its because of my data transfer. I use Mybackup Pro and backed up all data and apps from Note 2 and restored with app to this, I'm tempted to do a wipe and start again.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stefanve:
If you restored system settings and or apps this could be a problem
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maverick1103:
Re: Xperia Z battery life

Never did system settings, but have just noticed the Samsung photo editor app has been installed...
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jayman1986:
Re: Xperia Z battery life

Usually if Sony do a firmware upgrade i.e. from gingerbread to ics or to jelly bean, Then you should never restore settings/data because the data may not always be compatible for that rom therefore many bugs can occur.

What you did was just the same even if they are both jelly bean they are completely different phones therefore firmware build is completely different.

That may be reason for your problems.

My advice is use Sony update service to do a complete factory reset. And just restore apps using apks/ or manually via play store(they keep a history of all your downloaded apps), but do not restore any settings/data. Start from scratch and set up your new phone as a new phone. It will work im sure. ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bugatty:
Hello, i recently installed CM 10.1 on my Galaxy S2 (i9100) and i was asking if is there possible to get old apps which were on the stock ROM to the CM 10.1?

Memo for example, i got the original apk from my second Galaxy S2 and tried to install it, it failed...tried to move is to /system/app/ but i don't know what am i supposed to do from there.

I would like to have those apps on my CM 10.1 ROM. How can i make them work?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheATHEiST:
You cant.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bugatty:
why not? :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheATHEiST:
Because they're designed to run on Sammy framework.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomtro74:
For same reason why mac software does not work on windows.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bugatty:
that's a os conflict...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomtro74:
precisely, os conflict, different framework. whatever You want to call it
[Android Software Development] aish_varya:
Hello Everyone,

This is the support thread for my android app Tweak User Dictionary.

About The App: Its basic function is manipulation of android's existing user dictionary to optimize typing experience.

App Features:

Add/Delete/Modify existing words.

Import frequently used words from facebook chat records.

Add standard frequently used words for Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Telegu and Oriya.

Backup & Restore user dictionary.

As you would have noticed pre-loaded language list includes only 5 languages and all of them are Indian languages. So I'll appreciate if someone posts me words of any other language, so that i can add more languages in the app.

You can also report bugs in this thread or suggest any new.

Link to the App in store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aishu.tweak.user.dict

This is a non-professional, free and single handedly made app. Please don't be too harsh on ratings. :)
[Android Software Development] aish_varya:
reserved

reserved. Just in case :D
[Android Software Development] SREEPRAJAY:
will try it....but a good idea.....Thanks
[Android Software Development] chiaotzu:
Thanks a lot mate, just what I was looking for. :)
[Android Software Development] eagledipesh:
Thanks for the app, useful app, just that there are few indian bad words, MC, BC, i guess you should remove those.

I had to remove it manually.
[HTC Sensation] O_mardini:
Good day

i was checking the JB rom for sensation but all rom are with out sens,, any one know why ??
[HTC Sensation] Jonny:
Because HTC haven't released a JB ROM for Sensation and we have not been able to port any from other phones.
[HTC Sensation] O_mardini:
so the available roms from which device is extracted ??
[HTC Sensation] Jonny:
I don't get what you are trying to say... There are no JellyBean ROM's with Sense for HTC Sensation or its XE and 4G variants.
[HTC Sensation] O_mardini:
ok i get this point

but im asking what is the base of cooked rom for sensation
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
some roms are sense based(ics roms)

and other roms are aosp/aokp(cm,jb roms)
[HTC Sensation] huy_lonewolf:
If I guess correctly, the answer to your weirdly phrased question is the HTC One S. All the Sense 4 ROMs available now are ported from the HTC One S, since it is quite similar in terms of specs to our Sensation (HTC even used the same SoCs Snapdragon S3 for some One S devices due to shortage of the S4.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glassyrajat:
Sorry, but i didnt find any solution yet neither on XDA nor on internet.

This is regarding the duplicate entries made by android system in Call Log List..

To be concise,

when i call a contact lets assume Mr. X.. after having conversation with Mr. X,

i called Mr. Y. & then have to call Mr. X again..

We can see, there will be two entries for Mr. X with different time-stamp.

this happen with every contact you call after the other. (SEE SCREENSHOT ATTACHED)

I use my call log list as TO-Call List (for following-up). i have to delete the multiple entries of every contact i call multiple times to keep the my call list clean & usable for this purpose.

My Ques is, How to fix this duplicate entries of single contact. as it use to be in Symbian (Nokia).

Please guide..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f-r:
I get where you're going.... In SMS, every user has his own "thread" and whenever you get another message from him, it's collected in that "thread".

The stock phone/call log app doesn't work this way. It's more like an actual call log - the calls are written down chronologically, not by caller.

Perhaps there are 3rd party apps which can do it in the market.

Sent from my digital submersible hovercraft.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glassyrajat:
Hey man..

Many thanks.. U gt me rite..

U said it rite.. Ther shld be a third party app for this purpose.. Thts vat i m trying to find thru this post, tht which is tht USEFUL APP...?? Pls guide & Help..:thumbup:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c_shekhar:
+1.....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glassyrajat:
So, i got a solution for this..

Exdialer App did exactly as we want.. there is a function called Merge the Calls..

Awesomeeee..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glassyrajat:
Here is the Google Play Link for Exdialer

EXDIALER APP
[General Questions and Answers] ChristchenCyan:
So, I dropped my phone and it didn't crack or anything but when the screen turns on it starts slowly turning really light with colorful lines depending on what colors are on the screen. It's still useable, but really annoying. What needs to be replaced to fix this, I'm thinking it's the LCD, but I want to be sure before I buy it and that's not what it is. Thanks ahead of time.
[General Questions and Answers] c.kirk:
It sounds like an LCD issue. I work at a phone repair shop, we would test that first. Buy from gounlock.com or repairsuniverse.com or a top rated seller on eBay and you should be able to return it. Plus the part us cheap if I remember correctly. If its not the LCD it might be chip damage. Also make sure nothing got disloged and is pressing on the LCD.
[General Questions and Answers] ChristchenCyan:
Thank you, I don't know if this helps but the brighter the screen is the faster it does it. If it's darker, it almost looks like it's fine and then very slowly spreads down the screen.
[General Questions and Answers] c.kirk:
NP. The LCD has more than just the LCD. There is also circuitry. While the LCD may actually be fine if that's damaged you'll need to replace the whole thing. Sounds more like that to me. Phone LCDs are NOT forgiving unfortunately.

Remember watch a few videos and go slow when doing the repair. Its fun but you can trash any device if your not careful. Also be organised with the parts and screws they are usually all different and HTC devices are among the most complicated.
[General Questions and Answers] ChristchenCyan:
Are you saying an LCD display screen replacement, or a whole new phone?
[General Questions and Answers] c.kirk:
Just the lcd should be fine. I was saying there is a bit of stuff on the lcd part if you damage might cause the issues you describe. I think youll be ok. Good luck and have fun.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shoops:
Anyone else have an issue with the orb leaving a residue ring on the back of your black case (Ringke slim)?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kpjimmy:
I have the XDA cruzerlite case and saw that as well. It's slight but it's there. And also stinks! lol. Wipes away though.
[HTC One X] flavashaka:
Being a relatively new member, I have to post my problem here:

After flashing the rom and gapps everything works fine and fluid. But when I turn the display off and try to use the phone a few minutes later it doesn't start. The touchbuttons light up but that's it.

Hard reset works but after that the problem occurs again after a few minutes.

Tried wiping dalvik and cache and reflashed the rom but without success.

Beginning to get quite desperate so any help is much appreciated!
[HTC One X] _deleted_:
Not sure this will make much difference, but worth a try. Flashed boot.img followed with fastboot erase cache?::)

Sent from my HTC One X
[HTC One X] flavashaka:
yes, I did that.

tried a factory reset and now the screen is flickering throughout the system...
[HTC One X] _deleted_:
Perhaps try a different rom and see if the problem persists... Would rule out anything wrong with your phone.

Sent from my HTC One X
[HTC One X] flavashaka:
okay, downloading cm 10.1 at the moment.

we'll see how that turns out.

thank you so far!
[HTC One X] _deleted_:
Good luck:) and you're welcome!

Keep us updated:)

Sent from my HTC One X
[HTC One X] flavashaka:
so I installed cm 10.1, recovered my apps with titanium backup and at first everything went fine.

but now cm 10.1 is showing similar symptoms. colors are distorted and the screen flickers.

any ideas what could be the problem?