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[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] danw_oz:
So why do you talk so much crap. Dude, you say it only needs one file, then show screen shots next post, and provide information which suggests how you got this working, then come up with this quote above.

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Not designed for it, so try it and report back to yourself. Why should someone else be your guinea pig? This is the Sony Xperia Z forum, so would suggest that people in this forum are very likely to be using the Xperia Z

To everyone else;

All I can say if you do everything mentioned in the manual method on a rooted phone ensuring that you have the permissions correct (all files rw,r,r the "group" needs to be r so you need to remove the w) after the files are in the correct folders, and haven't missed that the file libdisplay.default needs to be in \system\lib\hw folder.

I found Saturation 7.8 and Hue 204 deg the best for me
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] datagubben:
Sv: white balance apk from xperia zl update 16/03

Does the setting/white balance stick? It doesen't on Xperia V :(

When you restart or after lock screen its gone.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] sacredsoul:
Yep it even survives a reboot on my Z.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] dmc_universe:
I’m running a Japanese verison stock rom, WB fall to default after a reboot but the WB setting keeps ......
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] auras76:
here is another zip cwm with more files .

- http://d-h.st/7wA
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] datagubben:
Yes, thats what I mean, the settings sticks but the white balance is back to original.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] zippo7kyller:
I'm just waiting for this mod stable to root
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] kebangbac:
wow it great :good:
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] blackcat510:
we have to lock it in memory in order to makes it work all the time?
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] sacredsoul:
Happy to report working fine on the latest 10.1.A.1.434 build :)
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] datagubben:
Sv: white balance apk from xperia zl update 16/03

Make it full red or something visable, turn off and on, still red?
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] sacredsoul:
Nope, it went back to stock until I opened up the white balance app again.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] gm007:
Did you tried with the zip from the previous page?
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] sacredsoul:
nope, from the first post...
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] gm007:
Can you try it and report back?
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] sacredsoul:
May I know what does the semcillumination.apk do? Cos it isn't present in the OP.

And I tried it with similar results. Went back to default after reboot but jumped back to the set values after opening up the white balance settings.

Seems to service device lock/sleep though.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] gm007:
Thanks i just wanted to make sure that no need more than the files included in the OP.

I think semcillumination is for led bar for other xperia phones.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] chongbh:
Guys,

Just to check that after updating the firmware to .434, do I still need to copy the files for white balance to the directories?

I was wondering this update really fix the white balance issue and whether I need to get the files copied?

Do let me know, thanks.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] androline:
Worked fine for me :D

Tnx :cyclops::cyclops::cyclops:
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] JuStlcE:
Got it
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] Psychomohd:
thanks
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] ch3than:
nice
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] andrasandhi:
good
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] robogo1982:
Anyone tried this one?
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] alvizu:
It works
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] robogo1982:
Thanks, flashed it, works fine :)
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] --anx--:
R: white balance apk from xperia zl update 16/03

Only for rooted devices? Or I can install it on stock fw?

Sent from something from somewhere...
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] robogo1982:
Only rooted since you need access to certain folders (and be able to set permissions) or flash through custom recovery.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] Petronius_:
It is now integrated into stock 10.1.D.0.333 from Japanese Docomo.

I use 7.8 / 205 ~75% luminosity
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] eddietah:
Yup just try and it took a very long time to flash make me worry but lucky it show everything ok then I press reboot system and when my xperia boot up everything was vollia. My white is even whiter and there even a dock sound setting :D
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] Samiactive:
Hi! I have followed these steps 100 % but it forcecloses everytime i press to open it! whats wrong? help please..
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] taps41:
Have you adjusted the read n write permission?
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] msra6la2:
Does it require root access?
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] AndroPlus:
Sony added white balance to Xperia Z (SO-02E, Japanese) 10.1.D.0.333.

Settings are applied automatically and even works on booting, recovery screen!

Can someone port it?

10.1.D.0.333 ftf

d-h.st/qZB

d-h.st/VGD
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] AndroidInsanity:
For those of you who want great viewing angles

I recommend the following:

saturation 3.3

Hue 210

Tell me what you Think

And just to save starting a new thread. Please post your display settings guys?
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] mrsatan:
Id love to see this working on Xperia S. Not sure what the dependencies are.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] Felimenta97:
First thing is JB.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] anirudhks:
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Thanks mate that was a good setting get a slighter deeper blues
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] DreadPirateDan:
These are actually pretty nice settings. It gives a subtle increase in vibrancy of colours. I see absolutely no change in the viewing angle though. Short of physically changing the screens back-light I have serious doubts anyone will see any real difference in viewing angles that isn't just a mild placebo.

I personally have no problem with the viewing angles. Depending on the colours on screen it can even act as a slight privacy screen :cool:

But all the same I like these settings, cheers :)
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] Minotavrs:
Thanks m8 !
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] AndroidInsanity:
Yeah Probably is just a placebo to be honest lol. But really does look better in my opinion.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] Andrewtst:
Thanks a lot, this setting was much better. :)
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] sacredsoul:
Found the 3.3, 210 setting a tad too warm for my liking. 9,220 suits me better.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] Andrewtst:
After few test, finally I decide stick with

Saturation : 9

Hue : 215

:)

Yes, hue 215 not 220 as I find out 215 given much accurate white and grey scale. :D
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] Andrewtst:
I just notice something!

Increasing the saturation will eventually gain better viewing angle!

I just increase my saturation up to 18 and Hue 200. It was much better viewing angle now and more vivid. (not over saturate). I notice the maximum saturation can push up to 18 only, as it will start blueish if you continue push over.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] juanmaasecas:
Saturation : 5.9

Hue : 188

The best for me.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] _JT:
Does this work with locked bootloader?
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] robogo1982:
All you need is root, so, yes.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] Aresmar:
Thank you for this one of my first mods after rooting.

:good:
[Micromax A110] fanofdroid:
I had issues with my Canvas 2. Whenever I connected it to my PC, it said "USB device not recognized". I tried various methods to overcome this. Did flash stock rom, various custom roms, tried with different computers, with different cables. None of them worked. Finally i understood that it was something to do with the phone hardware itself.

Then I tried this simple step which worked like a charm. When you look at the micro usb port of our canvas 2, you fill find a small tongue inside. You just have to use a small object (i used a plastic toothpick) and gently move the tongue. You have to this with really soft hands because there is a possibility of breaking it if done without care. Once you move the tongue, now try connecting it to the computer. Voila!!! It's working!!!!:good:

Try this if you have this issue.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robekia1:
I bought my NOTE II since 1 month and the kernel was showing only few options which means that it is (for sure) not rooted and i can't load any ZIP file.

since three days, i received a OTA message that updates are available with 4.1.2 and i did it sucessfully.

Testing for two days confirms that Battery consumption is there in this update (even little bit) and i deside to go back with 4.1.1

Yesterday, i used ODIN and downgraded the Firmware to 4.1.1 and here is the finding:

1- The installed version is same as the original one shipped with the phone.(which is OK).

2- The KERNEL is defferent !!!!!!!!:victory::D

3- it is showing the options of load/update using ZIP file !!!!!!!

4- I thought the Orig. firmware has been rooted and tried to install "Directory Bind" to check

BUT IT IS NOT ROOTED.

So, why those options are available in the Kernel? Any Thought?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UtkarshGupta:
You mean recovery. If it says stock recovery then you can only install ota updates via it.

Sent from my GT-N7100
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robekia1:
Not yet clear

What do you mean by "only install ota updates via it"?

Do you mean ONLY the file "N7100XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.tar.md5" can be installed by this recovery?

Yes, I mean the recovery (screen showed when VOLUP+HOME+POWER).

That screen has the bellow options although it is stock:

reboot system now

apply update from ADB

apply update from external storage

wipe update/factory reset

wipe cache partition

apply update from cache
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr.ketan:
No, you can't flash tar.md5 file from recovery

You have stock recovery and you can't flash any flashable zip. unless signed by samsung.

OTA is On the air update, you will get whenever your country get update by samsung (setting - about device - software update)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] TheLastSidekick:
http://majorgeeks.com/story.php?id=38037

All adblocking apps have been removed officially by Google. :(
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] EtherealRemnant:
I'm honestly surprised that it didn't happen sooner. Ad revenue taken from developers causes developers to cease development of apps because they aren't making any money at all. Let's face it, most of us don't buy apps. I get ad supported apps and Amazon's free app of the day. I have bought maybe 5 apps since I got the Hero when it came out...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mt3g:
^^ agreed ^^ it's their app their choice. You're choice to use it or not. Sucks but the way it is.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 1SiK1500:
That does suck. That was the biggest reason I rooted half of my phones...:crying:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Aerowinder:
I buy most of the apps I use. But it's just a hosts file.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] TJBunch1228:
Like most others here, if I don't want ads I buy the app. Devs survive on ad revenue with their free apps. I'm not trying to step on any toes, I'm no saint either, but it's not the least bit surprising that a company who gets a lot of it's money through ad revenue removed ad-blocking apps from it's marketplace. Couple bucks gets you an ad free app usually and keeps food on the dev's tables.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] flipq88:
I usually buy the paid apps as well, but there are free apps that don't have the option to pay to remove ads. That's where my adaway comes in. Anyway I'm sure you'll be able to find these apps on the Internet so no reason to worry

Sent from Flip's S3
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] daxecutioner24:
If it's gonna make more devs, company create more apps/games for the android market then why not. I think little by little they will try to emulate the apple store with limitations and more restrictions . but like dude above me said just get the free app elsewhere, kinda the same deal with flash no biggie.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] TheLastSidekick:
I support apps that are worth the money, like ROM ToolBox, Carbon Backup, Nova (and not all of these even have ads) but some free ads have no pro alternatives. I'm pro for developers making money...but if a user wants to block ads, that's their choice to do so on their OPEN-SOURCE OS lol. It's not a huge problem for people like us who can simply just load the .apk up or insert a modified hostfiles..but it looks if it was an "Appleish" move and that's the main reason I'm disappointed. If anyone gets what I mean by that. Regardless, since this had to happen, hopefully the developers make more money through ads and better apps can be developed and funded for? (Just a positive insight)

TL;DR : Google shouldn't have removed apps that didn't infringe on copyrights, but some developers still offer their apps unofficially thankfully. And we should now see devs being supported more!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] daxecutioner24:
Yeah I know what you mean, it's open source but do you expect to be so open the more successful android becomes. That's why Google wants to get rid of removable batteries and sd cards, they essentially want to control more of what you can do with a phone. people love android because you have options that's why it's so successful unlike apple so who knows what will happen in the future.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] XperianceIT:
I also buy the apps I really like. If i use that app on occasion then i dont mind the ads, as long as they are the banners at the bottom or something, and dont just pop up in full screen when im trying to do something. Those apps that do that, i usually delete and just find an alternative app.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] md1008:
Some ads are intrusive especially the ones that spam your status bar with notifications about making your junk bigger. Not all apps have donate versions either as others have mentioned.

I don't know why this is upsetting it's not like ad blocking apps are going away... remember on Android we can install apps not in the play store

SGS III running liquid smooth 4.2.2
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] TheLastSidekick:
Indeed. It just feels as if Google is going towards Apples iron fist way of running things. No external sd card in the Nexus 4 and no removable battery as mentioned above? Apple phones also fill that criteria. Only time will tell to see if they become truly brazen.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Aria807:
Exactly my reason. If an app is worthy I have no problem shelling out a few bucks for it. It's just the occasional free apps that just straight up comes with ads. No paid versions.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] razielpr:
Well i have bought 97% of my apps so for me it's no big deal what i don't like is that my payed apps come with ingame purchase.

Sent From My Galaxy S3 Boricua 100%
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] semorebutts123:
I think the move sucks but honestly I'm not surprised
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] CitrixLemon:
I assume most of the apps that got pulled are going to be online pretty soon.

http://adblockplus.org/en/android-about
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Towle:
I personally never removed ads anyways. The devs put a lot of time and effort into these and if I'm too cheap to pay for it, I can deal with the ads.

BTW 95% of my apps have been purchased if they have a pro/paid version.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Pennycake:
If I can't afford the paid version (still haven't gotten around to justifying some of them to myself) then letting them get money from someone else is the least I can do.

I don't think it's really about that kind of control. The battery issue is about cost (and I'd guess has a lot to do with the manufacturer they're working with and what they have available that they'll work with), and the sd card issue is about Google trying to push people to use Cloud services (some parts business and some parts probably genuinely thinking it's a good idea) and a dash of them not having a clue (I love Google, but the idea that the external sd is "confusing" to users is just silly - my mom didn't know hers existed until I told her - it didn't "confuse" her, it was just a non-issue).
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] daxecutioner24:
Once Google has a windows and Mac app like iTunes then they could do this cloud service crap, it's not time yet. They are always going to give a lame excuse but I'm happy not all manufacturers are carrying along.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Pennycake:
I just don't think we have the infrastructure to stream everything - at least not for many people who don't live exclusively in 4g covered cities and have large data plans.

Even though I'm mostly in the city and have more data than I use, I still go places where streaming isn't an option and I don't want to bring a separate device to accommodate this when an sd card would cover it just as well.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] CharliesTheMan:
Google needs app developers bad, professional app developers. Most of the hardcore Android guys I know state the one thing Apple has over Android is app development and the app store.

It takes a lot of money and man hours to develop, build, support, and host a really successful top notch app. Statistics show that Android users are less likely than Apple users to purchase applications or games. So when app developers are getting ready to sink a bunch of money into an app, that's something they will consider when deciding to develop or not on the Android platform.

Google allowing ad blocking apps to be sold in the play store just puts another strike against the platform. Google making decisions such as not allowing revenue killing ad blocking apps in it's play store is what needs to happen to have companies and independent developers ad the android platform to their portfolio. Allowing them is pretty much a slap in the face to developers who put enough time into an app to need the revenue from ads.

And android is open source but applications may or may not be open source. Android being open source is often taken way out of proportion, and when discussing Google advertising apps to circumvent the revenue system of a lot of apps, I think doing away with providing those apps to users is in the long run better for Android.

Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] atheos777:
Adfree

Wow! Mixed feelings on this one.Gotta roll with the punches,I guess...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] TheLastSidekick:
Great reply. I agree with you. My stance on the move has been slightly changed by all of the discussion here. I love how XDA is an open mind area. Thanks everyone.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] md1008:
I use to not mind ads now they really annoy me. If an app is worth buying as in practical and I would use than I will pay for it. If an app is useful but the ads are intrusive I delete. If there is no option to pay and the ads are not invasive I usually accept it. Some developers really get carried away and its a shame. Draw something is a prime example...won't even touch it now
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] CharliesTheMan:
I agree completely. It's really nice to have discussions with thinking people instead of flaming to flame kind of people.

In most cases, there's not a write or wrong, as much as I like to argue with my girlfriend that everything is black or white, it's either a 1 or a 0, the truth of the matter is that the "right" answer often lies somewhere on that middle ground when a subject is debated.

Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] salas2324:
I would much rather block ads instead of pirating the paid version of an app.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] TheLastSidekick:
Great point of view. Also one is legal and one is not.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] RnRexpress3423:
Having or not having ads while I'm running my apps doesn't bother me to much. I just think it comes in really handy while Web browsing.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SeaFractor:
Personally this is of mixed feelings. Google Play does need great developers, but at the same time Google Play needs developers that follow the agreements.

It's a foul on Google's part that they didn't do something about this much earlier (Apple devs run into this all the time folks, it's just be hands off too much in the Android environment), but if it's clearly spelled out then it's also the devs fault.

The fact that you see this far less than the competitors store says alot about the opportunities for the devs. Look at the angst against Apple for WiFiFoFum a while back, my favorite wireless "testing" application. Heck, do a search for "itunes app pulled" and contrast it to "google play pulled".

Who's smacking their dev's more?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jrplaga25:
ad blocking apps can be download through other sites like:

http://www.eapktop.com/

I personally had bought the apps I really want.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] futty:
i dont really mind ads in an app,as long as its not annoying like getting those notifcatons with ads >.<
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] TheLastSidekick:
In case anyone was wondering..

Adblockplus. Org. Has an official app for Android.

And if you're looking for AdAway it's on F-Droid.

Mods, please comment this out if it's against the rules somehow. Thanks.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] critofur:
My dream is to someday remove Google from my life entirely. (without falling back to Apple or Microsoft for search/phone).

Right now Google does too many things too well for me to be purely Google free, but I want my phone to be MY phone, work the way I want, not how some companies want it to. I also want data about me to be my domain, I want the right to require companies to remove tracking data if I request it.

At this point bing outright sucks (I mean BAD) so I use Google search most of the time but in the back of my mind I keep thinking I should stop and find some other search engines...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chevymeister:
Deviation from the form is not always a good thing. Just take a quick look @ these emergent 80's bands. :silly:
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dharkan:
So, we've heard and seen about the IR and remote controller function, but I didn't exactly understand it. Is it going to work with only smart TVs? I mean can we just use it as a normal, universal remote controller?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] voltron2k11:
It will work with any tv, hifi device :)

(maybe some antique once will have some problems though)
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dharkan:
yey, thanks a lot!

I know this is a small feature but I've always been fan of little details like that. When I was a boy, I had a casio watch just doing the same, shame it is not working anymore.

thanks again :)
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nordicfastware:
I don't think it is a small feature. That means that with the Right soft (understand app) you can virtually have the equivalent to a harmony universal remote control to master all your IR devices such as TV bluray home theater. I have an harmony and its awesome. Getting old though.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] voltron2k11:
I would like to know how to access the IR port for app development .. got some ideas for some cool applications for that IR Blaster :D
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Euphorie:
AW: [Q] HTC One Remote Controller function

Already tested it and it works fine.

For most devices there are preconfigired setups. If your device is not listed, you can "teach" the phone by holding original remote to the power button and by pressing any button on remote.

Sadly the set of buttons is limited (only most common buttons available)
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tierlord:
AW: [Q] HTC One Remote Controller function

HTC released an SDK for that IR port even before the phone was out. Google it and bring us some nice apps! ;)