yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC One X+] sirxdroid:
I've seen a few reports that people do not receive new mail notifications when the screen is off. The wifi implementation by HTC is horribly broken. You'd think that enabling the option "Always keep wifi ON during sleep" would do just that, but it doesn't. Disabling Power Save mode doesn't help either.

What I found to help is enabling the option "Best Wi-Fi Performance" under the Wi-Fi Advanced settings. Not sure what the battery impact is though.

I started looking into it because I was having VOIP problems when using CSipSimple. I noticed that every time I put my phone to my ear the screen would turn off (the proximity sensor) and the call would become really choppy - it would not get disconnected, just very choppy. Then I enabled the advanced CSipSimple option to keep the screen on during a call and that fixed the problem. Then I started looking if there was another setting that I could use while keeping the screen off. It seems "Best Wi-Fi Performance" does it, even if Power Save mode is ON.

So, if you want notifications to come in while the screen is off, try this option.

For VOIP calls, it's probably easier to just configure the VOIP client (if it supports it) to keep the screen on during the call, unless you are on the phone for hours and it doesn't make sense to drain the battery because of the screen. Then again, turning on the option above is a better choice. Now it would be nice for these VOIP/SIP clients to have an option to toggle the HTC setting on during a call and flip it back to its previous state at the end of the call.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Solutions Etcetera:
After getting my Orb, I decided to rig up a mount in the truck with my LG WCP700. It charges fine, but I am seeing issues with GPS accuracy while charging. I initially noticed Waze showing the wrong speed and sometimes the wrong road. Disconnect power from charger, everything back to normal. Reconnect power, things go awry.

Then I brought up GPS Essentials satellite view. Apply power, and the skyview actually rotates. Remove power, skyview returns to normal.

Willing to bet that this issue affects everybody (even if you haven't noticed). Recommend that if you plan to charge while relying on GPS, use a wired charger.

Disappointing, but somewhat understandable giving the strength (or more accurately the lack thereof) of satellite signals.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Solutions Etcetera:
Just an addendum after a little more testing...

If you are driving a convertible with the top down, or have your Nexus mounted on the windshield with a good view of the sky, you may very well not see any issues. My mount is near the console and much of the truck's roof is over the device.

I took the charger out into the yard via an extension cord and experienced little difference when charging (although the compass still wavered).
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidtoy09:
Electro Magnetic interference
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gotzaDroid:
I have an owl pad (big mistake, it sucks) and I notice a slight lag in GPS as compared to plugging the phone in. But like said above, there has to be some interference from the wireless charging.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkamikaze:
Wow I'm surprised this is the first time we're hearing about it. Would have thought someone would have had a wireless charge setup in a car awhile ago but I guess not. Good find.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moe6:
You really would think a wireless charging standard would "charge up" the car dock side of things yet heat is enough of an issue that this is starting to seem like a rather large oversight after making the standard.

Here's to hoping they keep improving it as, I think, wireless charging in a vehicle is much more convenient than it is at home (which is already super convenient :P)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Solutions Etcetera:
Yeah... and I am glad you mentioned heat as I have been concerned about that as well.

Yesterday was the first time we saw the mercury hit 70 this year. I went down the hill to do some shopping, phone wirelessly charging, screen off, podcast playing over blue tooth. When I got home and pulled from the charger it was uncomfortably warm.

So... with the low charge rate, GPS interference, and heat, I am less than enthused about wireless charging in the car. Guessing I'll go back to USB by the time Summer gets here.

Personally, I think a dock with pogo pins like my Nexus 7 and old Nexus One would have been preferable.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moe6:
The car dock the Galaxy Nexus GSM got was the best **** ever that got delayed forever (thanks samsung) and very few people actually have them. Pogo pins, built in DAC, microusb power plug at the BASE rather than unsightly near the phone (see Owlpad) and the phone slots in super secure, though it does leave those of us who use cases SOL unless they don't mind taking it off whenever using it (personally I like my phones naked as I already have to use a condom myself... so why should my phone!!! :P)

I am honestly considering buying a used GN and a used car dock when they both come down in price just for the car. Which is kinda hilarious since I sold my GN so I could buy a N4 :D

On the topic of heat,

From what I've gathered from the forums, the phone stops wirelessly charging at a certain temp, which is of a huge concern to me. As you said, it's getting hot over there so this might start cropping up for you. I live in the tropics so it's friggin hot every day even under tint D:. The temp issues pretty much kaiboshed my wireless charging in car plans :(
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryan stewart:
Ill probably try the Nokia one since it looks to work reliably with the Nexus 4. Im too in love with the idea of not having to plug the phone in. Besides, I wont use it that often. I used to live and die by the car mount when I was a traveling consultant but now I work locally so the phone is mostly a bluetooth stereo and occasional directions lady. The BMW has a rubberized tray that is the perfect size for the phone in the console so I leave it there.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] carlgraser:
Anyone know where to find a zips file that can be flashed for the Snote. The rom I'm using the snote not working and I want to install it again
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] RonnieRuff:
What ROM?

Carbon 1.5 | Kroz Hue Brown Theme | Crack Flasher
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] carlgraser:
JDevil MA5 Hybrid v3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] RonnieRuff:
Why not just reflash the ROM?

Carbon 1.5 | Kroz Hue Brown Theme | Crack Flasher
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] carlgraser:
I did that SNote still does not work i asked about it where you download that rom and others are having same problem. They say that is the most up to date rom so I'll like to keep it if possible.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] RonnieRuff:
If it does not work does not help if it is up to date. Actually I am on AOSP 4.2.2

If you like TW try MyRom or Jedi.

Carbon 1.5 | Kroz Hue Brown Theme | Crack Flasher
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndyDSw:
Hello, I've recently tried to root my girlfriend's phone and since doing so the wi-fi does not operate correctly.

The symptom of the issue is that after enabling wi-fi it takes about 10 seconds to indicate that it has switched on. The phone searches for wi-fi networks for about 10 seconds and then stops searching and turns off wi-fi.

The details of the phone are:

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FIRMWARE VERSION : 2.3.5

BASEBAND : I9000NEJVB

KERNEL VERSION : 22.6.35.7-I9000NEJVK-CL649158

root@DELL137 #2

BUILD NUMBER : GINGERBREAD.NEJVK

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I have attempted to use the following CF-Root versions:

CF-Root-XW_XEE_JVB-v3.1-CWM3RFS

CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVK-v3.1-CWM3RFS

CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVK-v2.8-CWM3RFS

CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVR-v4.1-CWM3RFS

I have been using Odin3 v3.07.

Any help would be appreciated, even if it to get the phone back to factory standard with working wi-fi would be great.

Thanks in advance,

Andy.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EwOkie:
My HOW TO GUIDE has what you need at bottom ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndyDSw:
Thanks, is it the FLASH JVU 2.3.6 BEFORE CUSTOM ROM section I need to follow?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EwOkie:
If you want it back to stock then follow the Section :

HOW TO GUIDE : TUTORIAL TO FLASH 2.3.6 JVU + ROOT BEFORE INSTALLING CUSTOM ROM

To Be safe when ODIN opens up put in the PIT File in PIT also and make sure all 3 are ticked on the left side

Re-Partition / Auto Reboot and Reset Time.

Then put your 3 files in PDA / Modem / CSC and hit start... GUIDE explains this

Good luck
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndyDSw:
Thanks mate, getting it back to stock worked a treat. Unfortunately the CF-Root package failed and I had to apply JVU again to get it working again - much better off than I was anyway :)

But I do need to root the phone to unlock it, so I might look into other CR-Root versions that may be compatible.

Any suggestions welcome though, thanks again.

Andy.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mperkins92:
I'm Planning on installing a nexus 7 as a head unit in my truck as i've seen other people do but when i was trimming the outer gold ring for the Volume/Power PCB i accidentally cut the whole thing off and it's now useless. I've searched all over the internet but couldn't find a replacement.

At powerbookmedic i found the part i need but its for the nexus 10. does anyone know if this would be compatible with the nexus 7?

I have also Talked with asus representatives and they were less than helpful. Any help would be appreciated or if someone has purchased a broken nexus 7 to fix something else and wants to make some of that money back i'd be eager to buy your PCB.

Thank you for reading my thread

-Mack
[Xperia Z General] xl VipeR lx:
Reserved for future use
[Xperia Z General] fesar:
How to download for unlokced Bootloader

Hi,

I tried your method for SUS to download my correct firmware. But I got an error saying you can use SUS as you are using a modified system. How do I proceed to get the correct firmware to relock and restore to stock

Francis.
[Xperia Z General] xl VipeR lx:
Re: [NOOBS GUIDE] Create your own stock firmware FTF & Flashtool flashing guide[+ pic

yes sorry I forgot to mention you will need to relock before you can. Sorry I forgot about that. I'll update post 1.

There is no way to relock yet. You will need to wait till a relock procedure is found below you can run this
[Xperia Z General] morgan_82:
Re: [NOOBS GUIDE] Create your own stock firmware FTF & Flashtool flashing guide[+ pic

You can relock bootloader using latest version of flashtool.

I have tested that it works, by relocking and unlocking a few times.

It may say rooting status: unknown after relocking, but that may just be me as I relocked on the older version of flashtool . Not seen anyone else say there's say unknown after using flashtool to relock.
[Xperia Z General] ajay83:
Worked 100%, although when I disconnected cable at download completed, my phone wouldn't start. Kept getting sony logo and red light. Ended up going through the whole update process to get the phone on.

All good though now and have the FTF file to use incase anything happens in the future =)

Thanks VIPER. Your guide helped me on the Sensation and has helped again over here!!!
[Xperia Z General] xl VipeR lx:
Re: [NOOBS GUIDE] Create your own stock firmware FTF & Flashtool flashing guide[+ pic

Thanks I'll update post one regarding the red light. It's handy having that FTF. It's from a trusted source, you know it is for your phone without a doubt as Sony would not use the wrong firmware. Lol otherwise everyone would use it to debrand.

And it didn't take forever to download. Hopefully I'm going to be more active in the Z forum. Thanks for your feedback
[Xperia Z General] maverick1103:
Re: [NOOBS GUIDE] Create your own stock firmware FTF & Flashtool flashing guide[+ pic

Hey Viper, sorry for the n00b question but this is my first Sony phone. I have a three locked handset if I follow your guide above this will make a backup of my firmware incase of warranty purpose, right? Then I can flash an unbranded firmware to remove three branded stuff yes?

As I said sorry for n00b questions lol :P
[Xperia Z General] gm007:
Re: [NOOBS GUIDE] Create your own stock firmware FTF & Flashtool flashing guide[+ pic

Yes ;)
[Xperia Z General] maverick1103:
Re: [NOOBS GUIDE] Create your own stock firmware FTF & Flashtool flashing guide[+ pic

Cheers :thumbup:
[Xperia Z General] xl VipeR lx:
Re: [NOOBS GUIDE] Create your own stock firmware FTF & Flashtool flashing guide[+ pic

Just to clarify further. It would be three firmware. Three would be pised off if sony unbranded everyone lol. They have carrier agreements. So your ftf would be three branded
[Xperia Z General] maverick1103:
Re: [NOOBS GUIDE] Create your own stock firmware FTF & Flashtool flashing guide[+ pic

Well the backed up firmware would be three branded, but I can still then flash an unbranded firmware right?
[Xperia Z General] xl VipeR lx:
Re: [NOOBS GUIDE] Create your own stock firmware FTF & Flashtool flashing guide[+ pic

Yes you can but you got the three firmware there for warranty reasons
[Xperia Z General] baskient80:
Great Tutorial

This really helped, my flash just finished (was stuck at sony logo). Now rebooting.

you're my hero!

kind regards,

boris slaghuis
[Xperia Z General] dcoloane:
Just one question, can I skip the kernal in the FTF? or the kernal is a must item for the FTF?

million thanks, now I have the most updated FTF for backup in case there are issues. But just to let all knowing that even unplug the phone when the downloading is completed, I have to flash the phone (just can't boot up normally).
[Xperia Z General] shadstheman90:
Re: [NOOBS GUIDE] Create your own stock firmware FTF & Flashtool flashing guide[+ pic

Asome I managed to do this, but after I did it when I pulled out USB when at 100% , tried to boot phone ended up in boot loop !!!!???? So had to put in fresh install,could not even get cwm to boot but I had back up made any one else have this prob ??
[Xperia Z General] mysterio619:
hi i tried your method but its creating a FTF of only 14 MB :(

EDIT: solved
[Xperia Z General] shadowboy23:
Thank you very much Viper!!! I manage to de-brand my XZ. because of your method Thank you once again!
[Xperia Z General] Bender303:
Thank you for the guide!

I do have a question, if i get an update in SUS like .434 most recently and update my phone and extract the .ftf file from that.

Will that work aswell or is there something diffrent with the fulll "factory data reset flash"?

I did a ftf from the update and then compared filesize from NL ftf and it differs in filesize, NL generic is 720MB and my Nordic unbranded ftf is 712MB.
[Xperia Z General] arvin2212:
I followed everything and had no problems until the flashing part.

Once my phone is detected as being in fast boot mode, nothing really happens. After awhile, the USB disconnect sound is heard from my computer and the red led light could be seen on my phone, and awhile later, the Sony logo appears and the phone boots up. Nothing was wiped. What could be the culprit? (I am trying to wipe the data and everything else). Just got the phone today.

LOG:
[Xperia Z General] maverick1103:
:D

I've finally had some spare time to de-brand my Xperia Z from 3, followed your simple guide and I'm now happy! Thanks a lot Viper!
[Xperia Z General] mattygaga2012:
Xperia Z Vodafone Firmware

Does anyone have any Idea where I may be able to find VODAFONE CARRIER FIRMWARE (not DEBRANDED or GENERIC, I want the actual carrier firmware to flash) for the SONY Xperia Z C6603? I really need it thanks!!!! :D
[Xperia Z General] maverick1103:
Did you flash without making a back up first?
[Xperia Z General] maverick1103:
Question for you geniuses, I debranded my Three locked XZ other day, I've since got it SIM unlocked with three direct. So will OTA updates come through as normal or will they need to be flashed eveytime?? Thanks
[Xperia Z General] seamo123:
I have a flashable ROM in zip format that I want to convert to an ftf file. Do you know how I might go about this? Similar sort of process with flashtool?

I found this tutorial but it's not very helpful, unfortunately. I think the author isn't a native English speaker and a few key points got lost in translation ;)

http://www.upgrade-update-android.info/2013/03/tutorial-convert-rarzip-file-to-ftf.html
[Xperia Z General] julianalexander:
after creating ftf.. when i flashed it flashtool says no loader.sin so flashing cant proceed.. at the tutorial i didnt include loader.sin to content as stated above.. what did i missed?
[Xperia Z General] peekay2n:
I'm using an xperia ZL (C6502) on CM10.1 nightly. had made an FTF (following instructions on OP) before unlocking and flashing CM.

now, if i try to flash the full FTF, nothing happens once i plug the phone in flash mode! just get a message that the phone is connected in flash mode.

however, the flash goes perfectly fine when i have only the baseband selected :eek:

any pointers??
[Xperia Z General] julianalexander:
Ur flashing back to stock?
[Xperia Z General] Aresmar:
Quick question. OP says dont include loader.sin file when creating FTF bundle.

Ok than I have "simlock.ta" file should I left this out or include? I am very uncomfortable with this simlock.ta file. :/

Urgent answer will be appreciated. :)

and also removing loader.sin caused some problems as someone said above what to do with this? Should we include it or not?
[Xperia Z General] xPeRiA_RaVi:
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is there any flashtool drivers for xperia sp . :confused:
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
CAUTION! This guide is outdated/wrong:

It contains an old download link for Flashtool.

It uses Sony Update Service: risk of losing all your personal data!

It tells you to exclude the wrong file in Flashtool, causing incomplete FTF files.

It doesn't tell how to correctly specify the branding.

I already mentioned this nearly four weeks ago, but it doesn't get updated.

Therefore I decided to write a better guide which uses Sony PC Companion to download the firmware (much safer) and which contains the right information:

[GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool

Please use this guide, or you will be creating incomplete/bad FTF files and possibly losing all your personal data.
[Xperia Z General] zack__1987:
Is there a way to do this and restore the icons position, files etc on the desktop? Titanium can do it?
[Xperia Z General] Night on the web:
Does your guide apply only for Xperia Z owners or is it possible to use it with other xperia smartphones (i have an xperia mini pro sk17i) ?
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
It should work with other phones too, as long as you can root them without unlocking the bootloader.
[Xperia Z General] Night on the web:
Thank you for the reply :good:

I'll probably need to ask you a couple of other questions about your guide, but i will post in the other thread :D
[Xperia Z General] coolboyforeva:
I tried creating the ftf file with above process but if i dont include loader.sin then ftf doesnt gets created.. maybe bcoz loader.sin is not there in devices folder of flashtool.what to do?

If i include loader.sin then ftf gets created but its is just 265mb in size which is less to my expectation.Flashing with this file was not sucessful.Only Sony logo displays. How to create ftf file??
[Xperia Z General] ejhay007:
how about .ta? what should i do with this?

solved..

okay sir thank you.

thanks for the guide.
[Xperia Z General] Pannam:
Can I extract the stock kernel with this method?
[Xperia Z General] Kartik10:
SEUS decrypt gone

I find myself unable to find the seus decrypt option in flashtool 9.16.0 .Is it gone now??
[Xperia Z General] faisal3dfx:
Hi thank you for your wonderful tutorial, I tried today to make a backup of my current firmware as you described in your tutorial. All was ok but there was a problem when the decryption is finished. After selected all the file (without loder.sin) and moved to the right window to create my backup then i found that i cant give any device name!!! it's locked. I can give verision and Branding name but can't give the device name. if i click on Create button it says that "version, Branding And Device Name all should be filled" but i can't give the device name. What's wrong????

My OS is Windows 7 64bit, Flash Tool Version 0.9.16.0

Thank You

upload foto
[Xperia Z General] slackerz_86:
double click it. a popup with device name will come out
[Xperia Z General] GrandMstrBud:
Great guide but when creating the bundle I get the error Device, Versio, Branding: all fields must be set message. The device is greyed out so I can't put anything in there.

Guess I should read to the end before I ask...
[Xperia Z General] Macsek:
This was my fault for many versions as well, since February. Today somehow I figured it out myself, just wanted to share - and seen it has just been answered. :)

By the way: 10.5.A.0.230 has 5 FILEs, the names in my case were:

FILE_279716689

FILE_279899198

FILE_281110453

FILE_281111091

FILE_281112182
[Xperia Z General] ohmygel:
How about .205? Can I use the same tutorial?
[Xperia Z General] mhaha:
This guide is DANGEROUS - that is, the part where you had to pull out the USB as soon as download completed. I swear I pulled immediately, alas, while I did manage to create an FTF, my phone was bricked in the process. Now it won't boot, neither PCC or SUS recognizes the device, it always shows failed updated message upon boot. Just ****ing great.

Might I suggest the OP or mods to DELETE this thread for the sake of others lest they also unwittingly render their phones useless. Apparently, there's a safer way to achieve the same results, using PCC, per this guide: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z/general/guide-download-firmware-customization-t2311211
[Xperia Z General] mundodisco8:
Is there a guide explaining what are the different bits of the firmware and what are they for? I've read in some places to keep loader.sin out or the whole TA section. I trust them, but I would like to understand why. Also, I've lost my custom recovery, as I flashed the stock one (is not a complain!), and I would like to know if there is a way of flashing the stock firmware without flashing the stock recovery. Is not a matter of life and death, but it's just for the convenience and because I would like to learn a thing or two about this.

Cheers!
[Xperia Z General] nwskipro:
Just an FYI - I was able to update the firmware on my new Z3 (D6603) following these instructions, no issues at all. Only difference is I downloaded the FW from XperiFirm. All subsequent steps were followed according the the guide. Everything seems to be working just great!
[Xperia Z General] pranayberry:
I downloaded latest firmware using XperiFirm and it unpacked automatically and extracted some files along with a boot folder so my concern is while creating ftf in Flashtool does boot folder needs to be added seperately or it includes it automatically when we choose the folder having boot and other extracted files.
[Xperia Z General] djvita:
There is no need to pull out USB anymore with PC Companion: http://www.mashinie.com/trick-to-create-sony-stock-ftf-rom.html
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
There's no need to even use PC Companion any more with newer versions of Flashtool.

How to package and flash stock roms in FTF format
[Xperia Z General] ssanjy:
.ta files

I've been trying to create FTF file and to make pre rooted zip for v 5.1.1 (D5316_Customized US_1290-6006_19.4.A.0.182_R6C) for my T2 Ultra D5316. In creating the FTF from the extracted firmware I saw in another guide to not include files with ".ta" and in one I saw to include all the available files including loader.sin. I'm using Flashtool by Androxyde v 0.9.18.6 to create the ftf file. So I was wishing if someone could help me know what does .ta file do in making ftf file. Any additional info would also be helpful...Thank you..

Edit: I think the post by Apollo89 will be more helpful. Thanks