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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] princemarcus19:
The LT28i just got the 3.7 update, so am hoping i can use this, am just waiting for the prerooted version :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dyepnoodle:
flashed it and it works like a charm!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] eritch.et:
Awesome..:good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] boncaunhaquynhanh:
Nice, but xperia s jb leak so cool. How to change green color
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] andreaschen:
It is really interesting to find that on some routers, the over night wifi on battery drain is around 3%, but on some other routers that's the hourly drain. I tried to alter the router settings, and it did help.

I switched the channel from 11 to 6, also I changed the security mode from WPA+AES to WPA2+AES, then the drain is significantly reduced. I am not sure what helped, and I could not test options one by one b/c the router is shared by many others...

Is there any theoretical justification to this difference? I heard that channel 11 is disturbed by phone signal, so that could be one thing. Would appreciate for any input! Thanks!
[Hardware Hacking General] Gerdo3:
Biftor

just wanted to say thanks for a brilliant ROM 5.1 was good, but I had severe overheat problems and major battery drainage, but since changing to v5.2 with Jeboo kernal no overheat problems what so ever, and battery back to normal:good:

you made a brilliant rom even better:p

think i have finally found a rom that i am happy with

once again thanks;):D:D
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nexus7<3:
So I sent my tab to asus because it went into apx mode and would not come out. I've been reading asus unlock tools send asus servers info about the fact that a device was just unlocked including serial number. I'm wondering if they will know as my tab was completely dead. Also I sent it in a week ago and there online rma tracker has not updated at all. Thanks :) how long do repairs usually take regarding the texas repair center and nexus 7?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hyperxguy:
I had my original TF101 serviced by this facility 3 times. The first time (it couldnot power on) I had a customed ROM with OC settings. I think they just simply hooked it up to restore a factory image then test to determine what the issues were. All three times, it came back with the original factory ROM. I havenot heard anyone got rejected due to customed ROM was found onboard.

(it had a corrupted flash memory and Texas kept saying no-problem-found --> I had to call Asus/San Jose to get the mainboard replaced --> it's been working beautifully since)

It normally came back very fast (to CA) within a week (maybe that's why they couldnot find the issue). The 3rd RMA took two weeks since I told them I wouldnot accept it without a new mainboard or a different unit.
[Xperia Z General] JamDonot:
Am currently watching the HTC One announcement of their new phone. Have to say, looks pretty awesome, seriously considering cancelling my xz order and waiting for the HTC. I have had the HTC One and the HTC One X before, both have awesome screens, and when all the forum posts about the quality, or lack of quality, depending on which post your read, of the xz's screen. Hmmmm, decisions decisions.
[Xperia Z General] RCJ89:
TBH I was thinking the same not long ago but after hearing the new HTC has no memory card slot and only 32gb version. Im not interested atleast 64gb like one x+ would have changed my mind.
[Xperia Z General] barondebxl:
It comes in 32 and 64 gig options. Need more than 64 gig, get a laptop.

---------- Post added at 10:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:55 AM ----------

It looks much better than the xperia Z, its amazing.
[Xperia Z General] indycar:
you re canceling xperia Z now in two months you ll cancel HTC and order next top phone to get out and in two months you ll cancel that one and the story continues
[Xperia Z General] maverick1103:
I'm sticking me the XZ, yes the HTC One looks nice etc but I change is due for me, this year will be the year for Sony I believe! :)
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
Sony z Pros

Better looking (i think)

Water/dust proof (not really something I need)

SD-card

Better dev support

less customized version of android, so possible faster roll out of new versions

HTC One pros

Newer SOC / faster/ less power

Better Screen

More internal memory

probably better speakers (not that i care)

infrared (not that i care)

As for the camera we don't know which will be better, and I don't really care as in the end all camera phones are rubbish

I'm not sure what to do, but looking at the hardware spec list the HTC is the one to get

looking at the software and design I favor the Z

Darn why could HTC just make a ****y phone :)

edit:

The presentation veld a bit like a teenage phone, that is holding me back as well :)
[Xperia Z General] barondebxl:
I'm sorry but the HTC One looks better than the XZ. And better Dev support on the Sony? Please.
[Xperia Z General] RCJ89:
I will see how much the 64gb is on contract.
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
Like I said, to me it looks better, no sense in arguing about taste

HTC is famous for being late with the release of kernel source and when they do it is often in a non compilable state, Sony is quicker and better in this respect .

Saying things like "please" isn't an argument.
[Xperia Z General] barondebxl:
It looks better to you is cool but to say sony will roll out updates sooner and better Dev support is funny.

HTC has a large Dev community, LARGE. Mike 1986 is a known HTC guy, and we all know him. And its just one guy that I'm mentioning. This argument about release of kernel source is what you sony guys keep talking about, yet all previous Sony devices aren't relevant today.
[Xperia Z General] redandwhitearmy:
exactly!!! not quite happy with HTC dev support
[Xperia Z General] redThd:
There is no such thing as too much space in a multimedia capable device.

To OP: I can't believe you think that anyone cares.
[Xperia Z General] barondebxl:
Who said too much space? If you cant live with 64 gig then get a laptop with 320 gig or an external hard drive and use Skype to make calls.
[Xperia Z General] Maedhros:
HTC One is a stunning device.

#1 device of 2013.

Sonys Z is suddenly last years tech already lol. Huge failure.
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
I guess it is where you after for most post xperia X10 devices you can get nightlies from CM. and the free xperia guys are doing excellent work to make that happen. You are able to get Android 4.2 on your arc (early 2011) possibly older devices as well, but I don't know as I don't have one. If you count the number of cooked roms it might be less than the one x but that doesn't say anything
[Xperia Z General] Riyal:
Ok finally made my decision! HTC One great!!!!!!!! Non removeable battery? Ok rejected! Sticking with Xperia ZL now once and for all!
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
once again to late to the party :(
[Xperia Z General] barondebxl:
That doesn't say anything?? Really? I call it larger Dev support.
[Xperia Z General] cooltranier13px:
There is always something better around the corner. I wasn't expecting the Xperia Z to stay on top anyway.
[Xperia Z General] Maedhros:
Yes, but many HTC Devices have jellybean too. My DHD has jellybean and it is a 3 year old device.

PLUS the Chinese HTC Scene is huge.

Unfortunately, and by all accounts the M7 leaves the Z far behind. A superior screen, Camera, Sound Quality and Loudness, not to mention build quality.

I don't see why anyone would purchase a Sony handset unless they are a fanboy, in which case it would be pointless arguing with an irrational person.
[Xperia Z General] Darkfunnyguy:
What all this garbage about the screens looking at in an angle. Do people really used their smartphone at angle god almighty.

Anyway I not buying the HTC One that for sure. I waitng for the Samsung Galaxy S4 in few weeks or the Sony Xperia ZL as the phones I will decide to buy in the spring.
[Xperia Z General] jayman1986:
I never really understood this weird fascination with viewing angles either. I suppose some people spend so much money on their phones these days that they can't afford big tv. So they end up watching movies as a family on their mobiles instead:D that could be the only real scenario when viewing angles mattered.
[Xperia Z General] Shasarak:
EDIT: never mind
[Xperia Z General] Telomeresis:
Mhm, and you watch your videos with the edges of your phone facing you head on?
[Xperia Z General] Shasarak:
You're quoting from a post I did my best to delete. :(
[Xperia Z General] thunderising:
Xperia Z's developer support will be unmatched to be honest
[Xperia Z General] jameslfc5:
What makes you think this?
[Xperia Z General] Codrea:
Don't care about the viewing angle for me. But only a little concern about the color saturation. But I think I will accept that.

2nd concern is about the battery, ah but nevermind I will bring my powerbank here.

Other aspect xz is perfect for me :D
[Xperia Z General] samxool:
Are you watching the phone with your mates on the bus????????????????????????
[Xperia Z General] maverick1103:
Oh look the tool is back! :banghead:
[Xperia Z General] spurs1959:
Very well said. I certainly am not cancelling my Xperia Z pre order just because some people now have issues with it.
[Xperia Z General] :
Beat Lyon tomorrow ;) - and enjoy our Xperia Z next Thursday. :fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z General] samxool:
says the guy with a joker picture in his profile.

Let me know when you graduate from school.

you might even discover girls!

seriously, whats with the attack? i was asking legit question
[Xperia Z General] Higgins12:
My Contract is due to renewel this month and i still gonna Stick with the Xperia Z for some easy Reasons. Though i had been a faithful Customer to HTC over Years starting with the HTC Magic. Later on Sony (Ericsson) came up with the X10 where i thought "Damn what a fine Device" and everyone who owned a X10 from it's first days knows what BAD support Sony gave to their Users and what a pain in the As* the Device itself was. E.G. Locked Bootloader, Android Version Update, Pinch to Zoom and and and ...

So i went back to HTC over several Years, the last Device was the HTC ONE X. The thing is HTC doesn't do much anymore vor the Developper/Rooting/XDA Community. Though you can unlock the Bootloader but the Device itself stays with S-ON. The final Straw to run away from HTC was the release of the HTC One X+ as their new "Top Device" which literally was a small upgrade. Their Build Quality is fine but in Support Ways and how they handle their Customers is a no go for me.

On the Hunt for a new Phone i got me a Note 2 and a Xperia T for everyday work. I must say Sony changed a lot from the Days when they came up with the X10. Sony seems to hear their Customers espacially the Community here at XDA. Own Flashtool, early release of sources, easy unlock Procedure and and and ... well for now Sony seems to do a LOT of things right.

Calling the Xperia Z outdated sounds funny, It is still a top notch Device, we'll gonna see how far will it go with Sony but with the HTC One i have a strange feeling there will be a HTC ONE+ coming VERY soon and i wouldn't be surprised when it has Android 4.2.2 onboard while the HTC ONE sticks and 4.1.2
[Xperia Z General] dibdin:
Just clapped eyes on the Z for the first time today. All in all i'm very happy with the display. As other members have stated it's not the best display out there, but it is still a very nice screen indeed. Couldn't get to hold the device as it was bolted down. I spent a good 25mins trying out the phone and was buttery smooth and very responsive.

It looks very likely now I will go ahead with buying the Z as it turned out to better than I expected.
[Xperia Z General] barondebxl:
Wow dude, ROFL.
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
For me both the HTC One and the XZ would be powerful enough for a long time since I rarely play games on my phone and mostly uses it for massaging and reading/browsing.

Both cameras are more or less equal to my eyes, that is to say they both suck for any thing else than a snapshot.

Screen wise the One is properly better but the XZ is not bad

I don't use the speaker on my phone so I don't care about that

The One might be louder via ear phone, but I'm not deaf and I intend to keep it that way.

I like the Sony UI better

since I'm planing to keep this phone for a long time, good CM support is a must, Sony has a great track record here.

But most importantly, how superficial it may be: The XZ just looks better, I really dislike the HTC One design and I like the dock.

All in all the One is just not that much better that I'm willing to look at that device for the coming years :)

Disclaimer:

My personal opinion, I know that there are people here that like the looks of the One better.
[Xperia Z General] maverick1103:
@samtool you know nothing about me, please do us all a favour and go to the HTC threads and brag to them, you are nothing short of annoying!
[Xperia Z General] ssj_jaypee:
I'm just seriously disappointed that Sony screwed Canada with the Xperia Z since we are no longer getting it at all.

Also the ZL has been delayed until April.

Just for that huge slap in the face, I think I'm sticking with HTC One. At least it will launch here next month on carriers.

Apparently Sony do not care about sales as they not only delayed their flagship for so long that now it will have to compete with the HTC One and Galaxy S4 but they are also screwing regions by not offering their phones to enough carriers or even AT ALL.
[Xperia Z General] samxool:
I KNOW you are a school boy and you are arrogant enough to think we give a cr*p about all the phones you have owned (seriously, we don't, you have a seriously annoying sig).

And you also dumb enough to think i love HTC??

by the way, your posts are pointless and off topic. at least i was talking about XZ!!
[Xperia Z General] Droidyou:
Please stop this flame war bs..
[Xperia Z General] samxool:
I will.

but i asked a question based on something someone asked, and then this guy immediately jumps in and tries to insult me for no reason.

i will ignore him from now on
[Xperia Z General] orenxda:
Just received the phone and pc plugged to check sony update service.

Surprise, 720+Mo update :)
[Xperia Z General] Akiainavas:
Is this 4.1.2 or 4.2.1/2 update ?
[Xperia Z General] JPWOA:
Show us the build number :)
[Xperia Z General] orenxda:
rebooted, 4.1.2

maybe sony environment update
[Xperia Z General] m00moo:
The problem with you if you haven't already noticed that most people find you annoying. No one wants to insult you, BUT you are here in the Xperia forums slating everything about it TO the people that are buying the device. First of all no one really cares about your opinion. You don't like it then go away. Simple. But again no, you are like that little black fly that wizzes around annoyingly and won't leave here with you opinions.
[Xperia Z General] Ambroos:
What's the build version of the new update?
[Xperia Z General] Dsteppa:
Just put him in your ignore list like I did, "trolls" love attention. When you keep giving them that attention they will keep coming back for more. Just ignore them and eventually they will move on or be banned. (Too bad you can't report profiles, or can you...):angel:
[Xperia Z General] reudyfam:
What are your thoughts on the screen?
[Xperia Z General] ysrini:
HTC One is a phone ....

Xperia Z is a phone ....

.. dot

Get the phone you like and stay happy.

Respect others
[Xperia Z General] AntonyStark:
I remember when Everyone was going to get the HTC Desire then found out the Hummingbird SoC was so much more powerful but The Desire was still phone of the year.
[Xperia Z General] xl VipeR lx:
Is the screen any better
[Xperia Z General] Al Gore:
While everyone is jizzing about HTC's speakers I only see problems with them:

I play 99% of my games muted

I won't watch videos on it because of the battery

Listening to music through such speakers is masochism

In the pocket both will be covered by my thigh so they will sound muffled

And on the table they will be acting as a huge dust collectors

Looks terrible imo on white device

I can see Sony's quiet speaker being more loud in my pants (that doesn't sound quite right).
[Xperia Z General] barondebxl:
So in your opinion having louder speakers is a drawback?
[Xperia Z General] dante2086:
Sony behaves like it's 30 different distinct companies. While I'm gonna get the Z, I have to wonder about Sony's strangeness. The display on the Xperia tablet s has great viewing angles for an LCD, that's a Sony tab, yet they can't reproduce that on their phones. The same company that made the RX 100, a camera which in my opinion is the best compact camera ever, should be able to make a camera phone that will blow away the competition.
[Xperia Z General] styxter:
Hi guys this is my 1st post please dont be harsh. Just want your opinion in regards of xperia z. I really like z. But as for the screen is it bad?? Not talking of viewing angles but screen quality. And another the pictures quality is it wide margin to htc one? Cause I know the fact that xperia z will lose in almost category. This 2 category is giving a doubt. I really appreciate your help guys thanks
[Xperia Z General] orenxda:
Build 10.1.A.1.350

About the screen, using a super amoled + and having read bad things about it, well im happily surprised and I notice no bad point for the moment. Pictures wont talk but i find it bright, crisp, vivid colors easy use even out on this sunny day.

About the sound it aint that bad too. No saturation. As always puting right hand behind the speaker louders it to your hear.

Had the SRS-BTV5 bt speaker shipped for 1€ more. Not powerfull but not bad, plus it have a microphone so can be used as a desk hands free device.
[Xperia Z General] Dsteppa:
I was wondering.....

WTH! Is happening in picture #1? So weird:P:confused:
[Xperia Z General] eccomania:
I think its on his car, outside and with sunny weather.
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
And a funky background
[Xperia Z General] hebbe:
don't listen to what people say here in this forum. some say it's the worst display they've ever seen, some say it's the best they've ever seen. some say it's a crappy phone, some say it's the best...so, who's right now? you have to decide who's right! go to store and check it for yourself.
[Xperia Z General] JamDonot:
Hello, I would firstly like to apologise to everyone, I didn't start this thread with the intention of it turning into a flaming sessions. I went into a three store today and checked out the xperia z, and I do think it's that big a leap from my current xperia t (surprisingly happy with it). I loved my HTC one X, but the battery life sucked, so I sold it. I like the form factor of the HTC One, and not worry about the lack of sd card slot, I store most of my content in the cloud.

I really hope everyone can hold hands and share some love, both phones are fantastic, it really does come down to personal choice, and for what it's worth, my personal choice is the HTC One, but am keeping my pre order for the xperia z until I see what deals are available, as I was lucky enough to bag the free Sony headphones.
[Xperia Z General] Shasarak:
Well, it depends what you mean by "bad": different people have different opinions about what makes a screen good or bad.

Personally, I'm a fan of accurate colours - that is, I like what I see on the screen to be as close as possible to defined standards. So, if I'm playing a DVD rip on the phone, I want the image on the screen to look as close as possibly to what the people who originally mastered the DVD intended it to look like.

But many people don't like that: they like screens that exaggerate the colours and make everything look extra bright and colourful and sharp.

And even if you do like accurate colours, different people have more or less of a problem with different types of inaccuracy: some people are more annoyed by poor black levels, others by over- or under-saturated colours, others by problems with the white balance/colour temperature.

If you're someone who likes bright, garish colours, you won't like the XZ screen. If you like accurate colours then it's not so bad - but in most ways the screen on the HTC One or HTC Butterfly is better: the black level is superior, colour temperature is more accurate and consistent, and colour saturation is more precise. (The Sony screen slightly oversaturates colours). However, the Sony has a more consistent gamma curve.

Even so, if you like accurate colours, then in many ways the Sony is probably one of the better screens around - not as good as the One or Butterfly, but better than most other displays. However, there is one exception to that: when it comes to black-level, it's unusually bad, worse than almost anything else out there.

If you prefer over-bright colours and deep blacks then you probably won't like either the XZ or the HTC One, and might be better off buying something with an AMOLED display - I expect the Samsung Galaxy S4 will have one.
[Xperia Z General] venigalla:
htc/sony vs s4?

Last year when htc one x released, I pre-ordered it. I thought it had the best industrial design and a state of the art A-15 processor. I was really happy with the phone for first few days and was ridiculing the people who were planing to buy galaxy s3. But over a period of time (like over a month) I started getting frustrated with the phone. Battery life sucked, bugs in os which never receive an update and most importantly performance issues. There were a lot of performance hiccups while playing games like temple run ( I dont know how many noticed it).

When galaxy s3 came out, i tried playing temple run on galaxy s3. It was so smooth and much better than htc. Samsung makes everything in-house including their processors, it gives them lot of time, recourses and co-ordination across all the departments. That is why they get better battery life and performance unlike htc which buys all it's components from different manufacturers and assembles them.
[Xperia Z General] Al Gore:
No, I say that personally for me it's no difference in having 2 stereo speakers on the front or a single mono speaker on the side.
[Xperia Z General] Akiainavas:
I'd even having a mono speaker is better... move your desktop speakers in 5cm distance from each other and see what happens to the sound. There's a reason why stereo sound system uses left/right speakers that are meant to be on your left and on your right, not both in front of you.
[Xperia Z General] adya_2505:
I know for a fact that when htc releases a device with a different camera; It doesnt get the dev support. I own an evo 3d and not one aosp rom exists which can operate the 3d cam. :(

So i don't think that the one will fare any better. HTC will not release the drivers for its "UltraPixel" camera anytime soon that is if it does release it at all. So those who don't like the new sense are pretty much doomed as I don't see an aosp rom which can run the new cam hardware anytime soon.

XZ on the other hand will be pretty much flexible when custom roms are considered. :victory: