yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rashkae:
Read the many other camera / image quality related threads then compare with yours.

Also, this is not the troubleshooting section

Sent from my gorgeous White Xperia Z
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zodiac100:
Sorry but my experience of the camera is the exact opposite of yours. It's the thing that pleases me most about the phone. Mine only struggles in very very dark rooms like if I take a picture in the room with only the tv on.

Everywhere else, I've been pretty blown away by it. Totally rips my S to shreds. Maybe you timing is poor and your blaming the camera for it. If you look at the pics and videos from the HTC One camera, you'll know what poor means.

Maybe you should switch away from superior auto, sounds like you don't give it enough time to do its thing before hitting the shutter button.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CaFFeiNe666:
this, superior auto needs a second or something to recognize scene... you can try with just hdr or manual settings perhaps
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] StellMonkey:
My camera takes decent photos outdoors...
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stefanve:
In my experience it's best to avoid using superior auto.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iDroid8:
Hi,

- I also received my XZ for £499 + £50 cashback, got it yesterday after an express delivery from Amazon via Citylink after Herpes failed to deliver 3 days after expected with no information from them regarding it just rudeness (they arrived 2 hours after Citylink on Saturday morning, and I, put mildly, told them to get the fudge out).

- After a day playing with my first Droid, and phone since my LG Cookie, I can say that the phone is, as expected, very snappy. No games I played (MC4, Real Racing 3, GTA:III) stuttered at all and the large screen limited how much my hands blocked it out, a big problem on iTouch and iPhone 5's for me.

- The camera easily blows my brother's iPhone 5 out the water, and the front facing camera is excellent, far better then the SIII's. I'd definitely say anything about the screen has been blown out of proportion - compared the SIII and iPhone 5 there wasn't any noticeable contrast differences (on the Fruit Ninja homescreen to make it a fair test) and the screen doesn't get washed out anywhere near as much as people say it does.

- I'm also left handed, and have normal hands, but found the extra size to be helpful more then hindrance. Web browsing on it is excellent, I've found the 5 inches to breathe new life into HD adult videos.

- The loudspeaker wasn't usually muffled, to cover I had to hold it in an unnatural way, and the battery life has been excellent.

- I use stamina mode, and easily went an entire day and a half from full charge with lots of email use, web browsing, using facebook, streaming HD video over youtube and listening to youtube. I did this at the lowest brightness setting, I found that the difference between minimum and maximum isn't as large as on any Retina iDevices.

That's my thoughts on it so far. An excellent phone, and with a better UI then any Samsung's I've briefly used.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] indycar:
i sign that

i have same experience with my Z tho i havent used any iDevices i can confirm your statement
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] atulalex:
My xperia S got bricked. I haven't changed anything from the stock. I need to recover it.

stock ROM

bootloader not unlocked.

red LED glows. battery doesn't charge.

every 10 mins, the phone tries to boot-up, but only black screen (with backlight). Once the battery drains, it goes back to red LED. charge stays for 2~3 mins.

Things I have tried.

1. Flashtool - Unable to get into flash mode.

2. Fastboot - Able to get into fastboot mode. BLUE LED comes up. But since its an UNROOTED phone, unable to flash the kernel. Flashtool logs says so.

3. I followed the detailed "{RECOVER SOFT-brick}[2012 XPERIA's]Recover ALL 2012 XPERIAs from SOFT-brick" tutorial. No luck.

What I want help with

1. Can I recover the phone through fastboot? Even if my phone is not rooted?

Hope someone can guide me.:(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] grgana:
I dont think you can use fastboot on locked BL, wish you luck
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] atulalex:
thank you. so fastboot without an unlocked BL is pretty much a dead end, I suppose. Would you recommend some other steps which I can try?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] abcdjdj:
How did it get bricked? Just read this guide very carefully - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1849170

Even I have a bricked S except that I can't even go into fastboot.:crying:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] grgana:
I have no idea since you folowed the thread about bricking and etc.. I dont know if you tryed hard reset? Power + volume up till 3 time vibrates, or try to instal CWM if you can even without root, if i think if somethin ill let you know, sadly im startin to suspect that XS generaly is a bit deffective product,considering so many bricked pieces,..good luck
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] abcdjdj:
Exactly, there HAS to be a defect in the model. I remember that Chainfire found a defect in the Galaxy S3 which caused the phone to brick itself after 6 months. Samsung acknowledged the bug and fixed it. Eagerly hoping that someone does that for our phones too. Maybe DoomLord will come up with something..:D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] atulalex:
Hey, surprisingly I was able to get into flashmode and I followed to flash the kernal with a stock image. But it did not work. Following is the log.

10/005/2013 17:05:05 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

10/005/2013 17:05:05 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47

10/005/2013 17:05:05 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them

10/005/2013 17:05:11 - INFO - Device disconnected

10/005/2013 17:05:17 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

10/006/2013 17:06:30 - INFO - Selected LT26i_6.1.A.2.50_1257-5499_WORLD.ftf

10/006/2013 17:06:30 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

10/006/2013 17:06:30 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

10/006/2013 17:06:31 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

10/006/2013 17:06:31 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

10/006/2013 17:06:31 - INFO - Reading device information

10/008/2013 17:08:27 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.

10/008/2013 17:08:27 - INFO - trying to continue anyway

10/008/2013 17:08:27 - INFO - Start Flashing

10/008/2013 17:08:27 - INFO - Processing loader

10/008/2013 17:08:27 - INFO - Checking header

10/008/2013 17:08:27 - INFO - Ending flash session

10/008/2013 17:08:27 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 22 : The device does not recognize the command.

10/008/2013 17:08:27 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

10/008/2013 17:08:28 - INFO - Device disconnected

Anyone faced the same error? Is this a good enough point to work with?

About the GREEN LED while flashing, will it keep glowing throughout the flashing process?

Thanks mate, I was reading and trying that thread all day yesterday.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] abcdjdj:
Don't worry, your phone is almost recovered!!:D

Just read this - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36605155

It is a problem in loader.sin, so I suggest that you download this ftf - http://ni.0a0.in/files/3432_kznsa/LT26i_6.1.A.2.55_SG Generic (1257-6921).zip

Extract the zip to get the ftf. The led will remain green thorughtout the process.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] atulalex:
Hey thanks, I was avoiding the hard reset...but quite frankly, after hard reset i was able to get into flash mode for the first time..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Speka-3-:
the led will remain green thorughtout the process

it probably need to charge 3-5 minutes to open the system (red led
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] grgana:
Glad to hear it, so any progres?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] abcdjdj:
Yes, the flash was successful. Device should have booted normally now.:confused:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] grgana:
To be completly honest im quite noob, im not a dev or anything like that, i just tried to help with knolege asimilated from xda by reading threads,

Im hardly a litlle advanced user considering the average people which dont root and presonalizin their phones, and thats all,

Glad if i helped a bit, but better listen devs and see if they can resolve your trouble, good luck
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] abcdjdj:
I am convinced that this is a major flaw/defect in the Xperia S model. I am very much determined to find out why these bricking incidents are occuring.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] RISHI RAJ:
Make sure u have ticked all wipe data,cache & all other unchecked.The phone will definitely boot
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] pc1991:
Xperia S bricked during flashing..please help

I was flashing an old ftf when the usb cable somehow got a bit "shaken"..and i got this error... now phone is able to get in flashmode but i am getting this errror and its bricked...plz help

2/002/2014 15:02:49 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

02/002/2014 15:02:49 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00

02/002/2014 15:02:54 - INFO - Device disconnected

02/002/2014 15:02:59 - INFO - Selected LT26i / 6.2.B.0.200 / WORLD

02/002/2014 15:02:59 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

02/003/2014 15:03:27 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

02/003/2014 15:03:37 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

02/003/2014 15:03:38 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

02/003/2014 15:03:38 - INFO - Reading device information

02/003/2014 15:03:38 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.

02/003/2014 15:03:38 - INFO - Current device : LT26i - CB511ZBFYR - 1257-6919_R3H - 1252-0023_6.2.B.1.96 - WORLD_6.2.B.1.96

02/003/2014 15:03:38 - INFO - Start Flashing

02/003/2014 15:03:38 - INFO - Processing loader

02/003/2014 15:03:38 - INFO - Checking header

02/003/2014 15:03:38 - INFO - Flashing data

02/003/2014 15:03:40 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_de72 - Version : R5C011 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE

02/003/2014 15:03:41 - INFO - Ending flash session

02/003/2014 15:03:41 - ERROR - Read error :31 : A device attached to the system is not functioning.

02/003/2014 15:03:41 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

02/003/2014 15:03:41 - INFO - Device disconnected

02/003/2014 15:03:42 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
CHANGELOGS​

Memory-Mod v2

(KERNEL PATCHER)

boot.img extracted from bml8 partition on phone

it is split into kernel zImage and ramdisk

it extracts ramdisk and patches required files

it packs the modded ramdisk and builds back boot.img ready to be flashed back to phone

it flashes the boot.img to phone !!

I had to move away from init.d scripts because /data once mounted by kernel cannot be unmounted to be switched to /sd-ext

Memory-Mod v1.1

<DEPRECIATED> (init.d script)

/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 is mounted on /sd-ext first then bind-mounted to /data

(because already /dev/stl13 is mounted on /data by kernel on boot, this workaround has to be applied)

all init.d scripts of Adrenaline-Engine are deleted so that a non-compatible version if present on rom does not bother rom booting with this scipt

Memory-Mod v1

<DEPRECIATED> (init.d script)

(initial release)
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] Zeuscluts:
Re: [SCRIPTS][init.d] PSN MEMORY-MOD + Swapall-v3.0

Nice work
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
i need feedback !!!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] mattshady:
AW: [SCRIPTS][init.d] PSN MEMORY-MOD + Swapall-v3.0

Can i use it on maclaw's aosp jb 4.2.2?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
Re: [SCRIPTS][init.d] PSN MEMORY-MOD + Swapall-v3.0

you should try out JB version and let me know

Sent from I9300 Stock 4.1.2 based Ultimarom v10.1 + Siyah Kernel v1.8.9 with dualboot Official CM10.1 JB 4.2.2
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] SuperAce609:
Can this be flashed on a rom with apps already installed? Or does it have to be with a fresh install?

You just have to flash it and that's it?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
sorry fresh install only after backing up apps
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] Zeuscluts:
Re: [SCRIPTS][init.d] PSN MEMORY-MOD + Swapall-v3.0

Best way to backup is Titanium backup free/ pro.

Never lose any data with tb.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] Paulo Narley:
PAC-Rom 20.1.0?

trying here in PAC-Rom 20.1.0 of OldDroid, but the lingering ta boot, I installed the script after a clean install of the rom but did not expect the first boot, it will be that's why taking ta boot?

Sorry my bad english.

:good:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
Re: [SCRIPTS][init.d] PSN MEMORY-MOD + Swapall-v3.0

i cant clearly understand you.. tell me

IS IT BOOTING ON YOUR PAC ROM ?

Sent from I9300 Stock 4.1.2 based Ultimarom v10.1 + Siyah Kernel v1.8.9 with dualboot Official CM10.1 JB 4.2.2
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] Paulo Narley:
sorry for my english, I'm brazilian, what I meant was that tava lingering in the boot rom PAC_ROM but already got, however was very slow in sdcard class 4.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
Re: [SCRIPTS][init.d] PSN MEMORY-MOD + Swapall-v3.0

ok

oops i forgot to add that its for class 6 and above sdcards .. class4 will b v slow

Sent from I9300 Stock 4.1.2 based Ultimarom v10.1 + Siyah Kernel v1.8.9 with dualboot Official CM10.1 JB 4.2.2
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] Paulo Narley:
Hmm understand, even if I use the adrenaline egine, that the script is not compatible?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
Re: [SCRIPTS][init.d] PSN MEMORY-MOD + Swapall-v3.0

i believe it should be compatible with this one http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1453590&d=1351957660

Sent from I9300 Stock 4.1.2 based Ultimarom v10.1 + Siyah Kernel v1.8.9 with dualboot Official CM10.1 JB 4.2.2
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] Paulo Narley:
Thanks for the reply, but it's a shame because my sdcard be a class 4.

This is based on your kernel 3.x?

If you would like to launch a version for our S5830 without moving data to extsd?

I learned that the kernel 3.x brings major performance improvements and battery, and it can be seen using the kernel 3.8.2 on Ubuntu 12.10 with my notbook.

Again thank you!

Sorry for my bad English.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] SuperAce609:
Man, I'm literally dying to try this out. But I'm tired of starting roms over and over again D:

Can we change the swappiness and mess with the script settings?

EDIT: Tried it on Stock on Fire again and it didn't work. Phone was stuck on the Galaxy Ace black screen.

Did a fresh install, flashed SD-EXT 4 format script, then the swap all script. Didn't work for me.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
Re: [SCRIPTS][init.d] PSN MEMORY-MOD + Swapall-v3.0

gime link to stock on fire...

Sent from I9300 Stock 4.1.2 based Ultimarom v10.1 + Siyah Kernel v1.8.9 with dualboot Official CM10.1 JB 4.2.2
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] caronaakk:
Re: [SCRIPTS][init.d] PSN MEMORY-MOD + Swapall-v3.0

Can i try it on ddqk8 stock rom?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
this script is not based on any kernel but has some kernel feature dependencies which are available only on custom kernels

lots of difference between ubuntu kernel and android kernel and also Ace does not have kernel source built for stock 3.x kernels
[Off-topic] jrh3:
reposting a similar reply I made earlier:

I'm unable to locate an english rom for my h1915 to replace the german one on it. hp tech support said "not my problem".

you guys seem rediculously well informed so I hope someone can lead me in the right direction (please?).

Regards,

Robert

jrh3@claranet.de
[Off-topic] zimo4321:
I am sorry!!

I am sorry to inform you that your product has currently no official ROM upgrades!! YOu can even check @

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsuppor...kId=130&prodSeriesId=322920&prodTypeId=215348

Bye !!
[Off-topic] ShadowCodeGaming:
I'm sure there must be a rom somewhere/
[Off-topic] DesertHawk:
In before the lock
[Off-topic] -Falco:
^

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Phone: Galaxy s2 t989

Rom: PACman 21.0.1

Kernel: PAC

I'm full of great idea's, but don't have the time to create them or learn the coding to create them. If you want to make one of my ideas a reality just message me and I will give you my idea as specific as possible.

ideas:

-launcher/lock screen

-line rider type game where you control the character

-2d fighting game like art of fighting for the SNES

-multiplayer fps where you create your own map with a creative mode (minecraft style)

-roller coaster tycoon style game

-get phone out of sleep mode

-many more! :)

Just message me which idea you want info on and I'll tell you!

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[Off-topic] jaszek:
Holy ****, really? This **** again? Old members necroposting?
[Off-topic] LoopDoGG79:
How bout stop bumping threads that were made when you were five. :rolleyes:

Sent from my Galaxy Note 10.1! :D
[Off-topic] ak700:
Have you tried rebo... er this is a necro-thread.

Initiating IB4L preparations. . . .

Lock in 5, 4, 3
[Off-topic] Android Pizza:
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?!! This thread is ten years old!

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[General Questions and Answers] Yahia700:
Hello everybody i acually running cm10.1 android 4.2.2 anyway i need some answers please

1st : i wanna change the background of my notifications bar (not the color but the background itself {wanna add anonymos picture in it } )

And the second problem is that i wanna change the LockScreen icon to unlock the device (Wanna make it a alien picture ) so if anyone can help me plz i be very happy

Here pic of my lockscreen and notification bar

If you need something to change them tell me to send it to you or just tell me what to do

Sent From My Evo Galaxy Mini

JellyBean 4.2.2
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theuving:
A few days ago I rooted my 101 G9 250GB. After that there's not as much space left for apps. Reason seems to be /data/local/archos.ext4. Simply removing doesn't seems to be an option, because after that the device will not boot :confused:

Is there a way to reclaim the space?
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frenchgege:
How did you rooted? Official SDE from Archos or not?
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neur0mans3r:
If you want to keep the custom rooted ROM you can't remove the file /data/local/archos.ext4 because that is the custom ROM filesystem. Since Archos uses a very different (and encrypted) filesystem partitions scheme, even when you install a custom ROM you still have the entire stock firmware installed (minus the stock kernel - this forces the device to boot the custom kernel using the /data/local/archos.ext4 as the filesystem replacement).

Long story short, you can't remove the file.
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theuving:
I feared that. And because all this stuff happens at boot time it's also impossible to symlink the file to /mnt/storage, if I undestand you correctly?

But there shouldn't be any problem to move some other directories from /data to /mnt/storage and make a symlink, if the need arises?
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neur0mans3r:
I have a G9 80 16GB so I'm just guessing, but I think that moving anything to HDD is going to slow down the tablet considerably. How large is the archos.ext4 file anyway? I'm using the rooted stock 4.0.28 and it's 375 MB. Is that too large?
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theuving:
It's about 25% of all the available space in this partition and from experience I can say that my childs and grandchilds will fill it very fast with "great" games, from which nothing can be deleted after installation. At least on my HDD-Version there's no official way to move apps to the external storage (the HDD).
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] bh4714:
I know a few people have posted questions on this before but there are no suggestions/ recommendations on a 3rd party unlock code provider.

I was wondering if someone has used an independent sim unlock code provider and can recommend the same. Google gives too many results and there is no way of getting comfort on which might be genuine. (My Xperia T is locked to T-mobile UK running official 4.1.2 (build no. 9.1.A.0.489)

Thanks
[Galaxy S II General] schizovivek:
The why:

So till date I didn't really feel this was required as after the first few months of me buying the phone (2011) I had already put a modem that was pretty smooth for me....

Jumped from GB to ICS to JB without any issues (mostly on CM based ROMs). In JB I started trying of Sammy Based ROMs

But recently after soft bricking my phone thrice on Sammy Based JB ROMs I decided to go back to AOSP/AOKP

The first thing that I noticed was my phone heating up even when I hadn't restored any of my apps. Now since it was ages since I had the modem issue I thought it was the media scanner bug that was heating my phone but a quick look showed that it wasn't the case.

My modem here was LS8

What made me realize twas a modem issue was the dropped calls and the continuous voice cracks the other person would experience from my end.

So I've started this thread in hope that ppl could share the Modem/Provider/Region details so that at least region wise we can come up with a consolidated list of modems that work or don't

Here's what I'd expect ppl to note down when they post their experience about a particular modem:

Modem Name (LS8/LS6 etc)

Provider (Vodafone/Airtel etc)

Region (where you are currently locate/where all you've used the modem.. Eg: Mumbai-Andheri West/Mumbai-Malad East)

3G Speeds (screenshots of speedtest or numbers would be helpful if someone wants to share)

ROM details (CM10.1/Rootbox etc)

Modem Feedback

I will consolidate the list of modems with positive reviews region wise in post 2

(my reviews i'll post a lil later)
[Galaxy S II General] schizovivek:
Modems with positive reviews (area wise)

Mumbai

LS6

NELP2 - (warms up a tad bit and has a lil drain l2_hsic wakelock)

DDLPA - (has moderate drain from l2_hsic wakelock)

Thane

DDLS9

Bangalore

LS6
[Galaxy S II General] schizovivek:
Modems reviewed:

LS6

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=39103741&postcount=24

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=39019221&postcount=9

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=39118451&postcount=26

LS8

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=39004086&postcount=8

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=38973820&postcount=7

LPC

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=38973820&postcount=7

NELP2

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=39559245&postcount=33

DDLPA

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=40018848&postcount=59

DDLS9

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=49259805&postcount=177

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51358869&postcount=186
[Galaxy S II General] schizovivek:
reserved (just in case) :silly:
[Galaxy S II General] tariq2kn:
Try NELP2 modem.
[Galaxy S II General] schizovivek:
currently testing out LS6 .. in the meanwhile if u could post some details for NELP2, would be awesome
[Galaxy S II General] rumailingme:
India,Airtel

Hi i fear there are already threads for indian owners,yet i share my exp.

I have used/tried many modems for Bharati Airtel.

In south India (Tamil Nadu), i would suggest 2 modems..(used in Bangalore and Andhra too).

1) LPC was good for 2g speeds and in auto network mode jumps less freq. between 2g/3g.(comes with stock)

2) LS8 was good for 3g speed and often jumps between network modes, so i use 3g only.

Few JB roms used by me-->Sammy base(Neat,Diaster rom),AOSP/AOKP base (Jelly Bam,RootBox,Codename Lungo,CM10.1)

LS8: ~6Mbps D/L & ~2Mbps U/L

LPC: ~4.5Mbps D/L & 1.5Mbps U/L

Hope i helped some one.:cowboy: