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[Sony Xperia ZL] Martin_1970:
The anti-shatter film on my ZL didn't last a day without scratching. The fabric of my back pocket (denim) is too stressful for it. So, is Sony going to void my warranty if I remove it and replace it with a the Skinomi I ordered on day 1?

Note: the screen on my gen 1 Galaxy S took the same treatment for 3 years without a scratch.

Can I buy another anti-shatter film from Sony?
[Sony Xperia ZL] asvlad186:
I have got my C6502 with not installed protector and spended about 3 hours to install is myself.

I have almost damaged the protector.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Martin_1970:
Talked to Sony

Called Xperia support. and Sony Store. It took 4 calls total because they kept passing the buck to each other.

I had to get at least one rep to Google the coating before they even believed that it existed.

And, of course, from there, they assume removing it voids the warranty...

...not because they've been told by Sony ... but because they think so.

They all seem to agree, however, that carrying a phone in your back pocket for a few days without it scratching is a reasonable expectation.

I'd love to know the engineering rationale behind this stupid coating.

I CAN'T be "keeping manufacturing cost down" with a $760 retail price.

For that, it should have Gorilla or Dragontail glass.

If it does have it, then it should be fine to remove the film.

You'd think Sony would have trained their staff on this. It HAS to have come up by now.
[Sony Xperia ZL] pashax1:
I got 2 Xperia ZLs, C6502 black and white few days ago for me and my wife. One bought through Newegg and the other from Amazon. Neither came with extra screen protector.
[Sony Xperia ZL] butatx:
If u look closely at the screen actually sony has installed shatter proof film, even the sony logo printed on this film, unfortunately this film easily scratch, so better to install another layer of screen protector.

Extra screen protector is a free gift from the seller, some people get even hard case, some not.
[Sony Xperia ZL] nutzuTo:
What are u talking about???sony logo is not printed on the film (maybe on the Z)did u check other threads before u post??
[Sony Xperia ZL] butatx:
My bad, some user reported that sony logo not printed on the film in ZL, in Z yes there is video showing this but not sure for new batch.

Anyway, no need to get angry with my statement bro, it does not hurt anybody.
[Sony Xperia ZL] nutzuTo:
I know it doesn't hurt anybody but is confusing new members with a zl
[Sony Xperia ZL] julianalexander:
confusing in some ZL users.. Z is proven that the sony logo is printed on the film and the zl is printed in the glass.. Z and ZL is "tampered glass" (not GG or any glass)come with prtctor pre-installed.. my zl havnt had its scratches since the beggining.. even tho i put it in my jeans,etc.. no scratches yet.. only fingerprint markings..
[Sony Xperia ZL] shah_vm:
i have quite few fine scratches on zl is there any way to fix or any solution that can help to cover those scratches?

i m using model # 6506
[Sony Xperia ZL] julianalexander:
To cover the scratches it seems none yet.. But for the best part after unboxing the free screen prtctor just put it on top of the inbuilt layer.. Dats wat i did,i dnt hve any touch issues anyway.its still responsive.. Luckily if u wish to rmove the built in film the sony logo stays unlike the z.:thumbup::thumbup:

sent from my C6502
[Sony Xperia ZL] keith777:
anyone remove the screen protector and..

tried applying some sort of oleophobic coating? like this http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/HOW+TO+COAT+Anti+Fingerprint+Oleophobic+Coating+by+yourself/9682/1

?

I hate having a screen protector, first time I have had one and it collects dust like crazy. But from what I read here the glass is crazy with fingerprints.
[One (M7) General] jmonfu:
Hi All,

I have an issue with Google Now. I press and hold the home button, get the Google Now page, and nothing else, no tiles, nothing. I have done several searches, and the voice search works, however I do not get any tiles displayed.

Why? It remains on loading and Show More cards
[One (M7) General] M_Woody:
How long have you been using Google Now for? It took about a day or two for it to start displaying cards for me.

It may or may not be quicker, depending on your situation.
[One (M7) General] jmonfu:
I have had the device for 2 weeks now, still nothing displayed.

Do you need to register somewhere?
[One (M7) General] M_Woody:
As far as I know, you don't need to register.

Have a look in the Google Now settings (three dots at the bottom right, I think) and make sure pretty much everything is enabled. Google Now needs access to almost everything so it can work at it's fullest.

Sorry I can't really be much more help, I don't have the One at the moment. I'm awaiting a replacement >.<
[One (M7) General] jmonfu:
Yep everything is ticked.
[One (M7) General] Funkym0nkey:
Have you enabled location services? Without location services Google Now will not work.

During setup phone asks you to about location services, lot of people turn it off to save battery and data. But it is needed for Google now to function.

Also if you use chrome or are signed into google while doing searches on desktops or mobile, then Now actually shows its real usefulness.
[One (M7) General] jmonfu:
I have enabled local services, however when I go on Google Now, I do not have the small "satellite" displaying, like when I go on google maps. Could it be that I am inside and have no GPS reception?

The searches are showing when I click the Google Search widget, only the searches I did this morning though and not all of them, however no tiling, and Google Now does not display anything
[One (M7) General] Funkym0nkey:
That is fine, GPS is not required for Now to work, it just enhances it.

Go to phone settings > location access> and here you must have access to my location enabled and choose GPS as well as Wifi & Mobile network as sources.
[One (M7) General] jmonfu:
Yep in settings, Location Access, everything is ticked, the 4 options
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] iandmacdonald:
So, been running Viper (current ota) since the get-go, with whatever the radio package was recommended for this rom. Anywho, I noticed lately that when my texts are hanging (GoSms), the 3G indicator is not lit-up. The texts do not usually send till after it's lit up. I have full bars. Anything I can do?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tonyevo52:
Do a search within the viper thread, few people had problems with texting.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
I send texts all the time with data turned off the only time I need to turn it on is if I send an MMS regular texts don't require data afaik

Sent from my PoS MoPho :p
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NRG001:
When i put on the charger it won't charge i have to move the wire for a a while so it'll charge. I don't think this is a hardware problem because i tried charging it while it's turned off and it works perfectly fine.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreatonn:
Try another charger,,
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Azhery:
i think u need try another charger..my brother face the same problem with his charger..
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NRG001:
I think its my phone cause I accidentally dropped it.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zlewe:
I think it is USB cable problem because I also faced this issue on stock charger but I solve it by replacing the cable.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlackRabbit1703:
sometimes it caused by wrong flashing rom

but if u said the prob caused by hardware issue, the last option is u can charging with external charger

just sharing my experience dude
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] freedompals:
Please I need help.

I use simple ROM in my xperia sola and it's very good ROM but the camera doesn't work

it gives black screen and camera not available then force close.

please any suggestion or how can I find stock camera and use it
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] matood:
Give me few minutes, i will try to upload it for you.

But meanwhile you can try install cyber shot again.

Go to cwm and flash 4.7.2 version. Then wipe cache and dalvik cache in advanced settings, restart the phone. When it starts dont run camera instead go to settings, apps, all and find cyber shot, it will be there somewhere, go from top to bottom. Once you find it, open it abd clear data and force stop. Then try if it works. And let me know.

Im not on my laptop yet...

---------- Post added at 06:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:11 PM ----------

Ehm, try install some camera from market to see if it works...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] freedompals:
RE:

Thank you my friend, I figured out that the problem with the Rom even if you try to install another Rom also the same, so I forced to re flash .54TFT and new kernel and new Rom.

thanks for your help
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] matood:
So try after flashing tft install the rom...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] freedompals:
RE:

actually I did but no success, it seems the rom has camera trouble.

thanks
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nonake kh:
Same

It's happen to my Xperia Go, Same problem. Still looking for a solution.

:confused::confused::confused:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] matood:
Did you try some app from market??
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Nonake_Komora:
is yours fixed now? mine is still suck...:confused:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] lmcs:
mine too.
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] wsdyleon:
just after flashing rom ,there isnot much free space remain,though wiped.

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[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Red Devil:
Burnt nand my friend..

Check Recover burnt nand spoiler
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] wsdyleon:
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sorry for my not noticing your link at first.
[HTC EVO 3D] thefunnyone:
I want to create a new thread to

list the roms and kernels

available for the evo 3d gsm :good:

The reason why i decided to do this is that the old index is outdated (updated about 5 months ago) :p

I will try my best to make that thread updated. :)

Is that against the forum rules ? :confused:
[HTC EVO 3D] 1ackass:
It would be good, ONLY if you update it frequently and not ditch it after 5 mins lol :p

Sent from my Evo 3D GSM
[HTC EVO 3D] thefunnyone:
I'll try my best thank you for your reply.
[HTC EVO 3D] donshaffer:
I think this is a great idea, as long as it is updated frequently. It would be nice to have that list for CDMA ROMS as well :):):)
[HTC EVO 3D] NilayNoob:
help

how to create a thread
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Poustic:
Hello,

I followed this thread to root my phone. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2186368

Then i installed this custom recovery http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2187363

Then i wanted to overclock using this kernel http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2172888

But my phone need's unlocked bootloader in order to do this. (and i don't want to unlock it)

Any kernel that allow overclock with locked bootloader ?

Thanks :)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thraxzzz:
Im afraid not,AFAIK there is only one kernel that allows overclocking,and that is the DoomKernel by the awesome DoomLord ;)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Poustic:
Then i'll wait a way to unlock bootloader without loosing warrantly thanks :eek:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shadowboy23:
You will be waiting for a looong time. No one has managed to get the DRM keys back after relocking the bootloader.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DreadPirateDan:
You may actually want to have a good read of the terms and conditions of the Sony website for unlocking. It doesn't specifically mention that it breaks your warranty. It states that if your phone is send back for repair, it has to be on stock firmware. IF you are unable to do this they will charge you a service fee to have a technician repair the software (I'm guessing J-tagging or something more professional?). They do mention the fee for that was expensive. So basically if say for example you permanently lost radio (signal) because of a hardware issue that you in no way caused by flashing some ROM or tweak that messes with the drivers for that, it should be fine. It's a hardware thing - you didn't cause it. If you hardbrick your device and they have to bring it back from the dead, they'll charge you. If you overclock it like a mofo and burn out the CPU they will likely charge you for the initial software flash and charge you again for either repair/replacement of the logic board or complete phone.

That's the gist of it from memory. There may of course be some little clause or something that they could get out of it if they wanted that I skimmed too quickly, but you'd probably find if it's a genuine problem from them they would repair it. If you'd clearly messed with it and stuffed it, they wouldn't. Sounds like a normal warranty to me :D

EDIT: just had a quick gander at it again and here we go "Please note that you may void the warranty of your device and/or any warranty from your operator if you unlock the boot loader". I think the key word from that would be "may".

and also " In addition, if you brick the device, it is your own responsibility. " The same thing could be said with a locked bootloader and you stuffed something up trying to root it or hack it in some other way.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danw_oz:
ROMAur allows to to change the cpu speed, how well this works is another thing. I have heard somewhere that there is some type of throttling within the standard kernel which still prevents the phone reaching the full potential, but custom kernel gets around this.

I have rechecked this and they have removed the overclock in the downloadable version
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Poustic:
So where i can get the overclock version please ? Cause in the official thread look's like it was removed indeed http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2167064
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danw_oz:
I will have a look to see if I still have that version
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Poustic:
Thank you i wonder why they removed it :silly:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danw_oz:
Probably because it didn't work properly, I have had a look and just cleaned those up about 5 days ago, on all my devices
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kmorber:
Hello,

my XDA has crashed during flashing to new rom, now the XDA stopped working! I can boot into bootloader 5.22. I putted a new rom on SD-Card via XDArit or OSImage-Tool. When i restart the device into bootloader there is no upgrade-dialog.

Can anyone help me?

THX :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nerrdo:
I've successfully used the SD card method with Bootloader 5.22. Make sure you cook an .nbf instead of an .nb1

-nerrdo
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kmorber:
Cooking NBF

Hello,

what have i to fill in in the field NBF header string?

I have an German XDA PW10A1

THX
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kmorber:
Same Result

I have putted an NBF-File on SD-Card with XDArit, but i get the same result!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kmorber:
Problem solved!

If you face the same problem, try a other SD-Card. Maybe your card is not supported!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rgscowboys:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/04/15/dish-sprint-nextel-bid/2083523/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] garwynn:
Interesting. But not sure how Hesse and the gang will go for it as they've already spent quite a bit of the capital infusion. More likely they're just trying to get the government to not give a stamp of approval on the Softbank deal.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gobaers:
I think the Softbank deal is a sensible plan that will get them to growth and profitability. Being a pawn in the Dish universe doesn't seem like it will be fun for customers.

Really, it's up to Hesse and the board to decide what is best for shareholders. The devil will be in the details, and this particular devil, a 10% price premium, does not seem adequate. Here's hoping the board strikes it down.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hrffd:
Dish network and Google are making a mobile carrier company and a cable company. So I hope it goes through.

Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy SII Epic 4G Touch
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dypraxxx:
Dish will destroy Sprint. They're already is considered the worst and meanest company. Dish has no clue what they're getting themselves into. Sprint should just take Softbanks offer. At least they have experience in the carrier business and know what to do with Sprint.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kchannel9:
Really? :confused:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hrffd:
Last I heard

Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy SII Epic 4G Touch
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] UndeadNexus:
Sprint won't merge with Dish. They are too invested in the SoftBank deal.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] crkdslider:
I don't know. Five billion is a lot of money.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lilotimz:
That's >$45 Billion dollars in debt and no direction for Sprints network other than using it to stream videos / movies for Dish customers. Do you seriously want to share a network with thousands of people using it to stream movies and videos to their TV?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Noel Macwan:
This code can be used to get some interesting information about your phone and battery. It shows following 4 menus on screen:

* Phone information

* Battery information

* Battery history

* Usage statistics

*#*#7780#*#*

This code can be used for a factory data reset. It'll remove following things:

* Google account settings stored in your phone

* System and application data and settings

* Downloaded applications

It'll NOT remove:

* Current system software and bundled applications

* SD card files e.g. photos, music files, etc.

PS: Once you give this code, you get a prompt screen asking you to click on "Reset phone" button. So you get a chance to cancel your operation.

*2767*3855#

Think before you give this code. This code is used for factory format. It'll remove all files and settings including the internal memory storage. It'll also reinstall the phone firmware.

PS: Once you give this code, there is no way to cancel the operation unless you remove the battery from the phone. So think twice before giving this code.

*#*#34971539#*#*

This code is used to get information about phone camera. It shows following 4 menus:

* Update camera firmware in image (Don't try this option)

* Update camera firmware in SD card

* Get camera firmware version

* Get firmware update count

WARNING: Never use the first option otherwise your phone camera will stop working and you'll need to take your phone to service center to reinstall camera firmware.

*#*#7594#*#*

This one is my favorite one. This code can be used to change the "End Call / Power" button action in your phone. Be default, if you long press the button, it shows a screen asking you to select any option from Silent mode, Airplane mode and Power off.

You can change this action using this code. You can enable direct power off on this button so you don't need to waste your time in selecting the option.

*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#*

This code opens a File copy screen where you can backup your media files e.g. Images, Sound, Video and Voice memo.

*#*#197328640#*#*

This code can be used to enter into Service mode. You can run various tests and change settings in the service mode.

WLAN, GPS and Bluetooth Test Codes:

*#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* OR *#*#528#*#* - WLAN test (Use "Menu" button to start various tests)

*#*#232338#*#* - Shows WiFi MAC address

*#*#1472365#*#* - GPS test

*#*#1575#*#* - Another GPS test

*#*#232331#*#* - Bluetooth test

*#*#232337#*# - Shows Bluetooth device address

*#*#8255#*#*

This code can be used to launch GTalk Service Monitor.

Codes to get Firmware version information:

*#*#4986*2650468#*#* - PDA, Phone, H/W, RFCallDate

*#*#1234#*#* - PDA and Phone

*#*#1111#*#* - FTA SW Version

*#*#2222#*#* - FTA HW Version

*#*#44336#*#* - PDA, Phone, CSC, Build Time, Changelist number

Codes to launch various Factory Tests:

*#*#0283#*#* - Packet Loopback

*#*#0*#*#* - LCD test

*#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#* - Melody test

*#*#0842#*#* - Device test (Vibration test and BackLight test)

*#*#2663#*#* - Touch screen version

*#*#2664#*#* - Touch screen test

*#*#0588#*#* - Proximity sensor test

*#*#3264#*#* - RAM version
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Nikunj Kubadia:
Thanks .. :good:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] XperianPro:
This does not work on Xperia phones.

Think twice before posting or at least test (if you have Xperia Phone)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Noel Macwan:
This works in all android phones.....
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] XperianPro:
Most of them does not work on Xperia phone,only IMEI one and few more.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] fulishone:
Also can confirm not all codes work on Xperia phones....useless post. Should move to general section or something
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] RyomaEchizen:
Good info :) , but is true :p . not all the codes are working on Xperia U
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Noel Macwan:
It's for android phone...

Manufacturing companies can change it
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] MadManMark:
Fair enough, but if you post this in this forum it should be adapted for our phones, most of it is irrelevant to us :p
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Noel Macwan:
This thread is going to move to android general forum...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] patokaz:
Thanks A lot ;)
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bei60:
its on 2.1 right now and Id like to install a different version. even a custom rom, what should i do?

after looking a bit i want this rom: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1161110

or this Cm 7 rom: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1033654

i see froyo everywhere, what does it mean? is it a kernel? how do i install? can i get a full tutorial? thanks.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bei60:
help please?
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rawwr:
U need to upgrade ur fone

It is running 2.1 now

U need 2.2
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dabanhfreak:
Android 2.1= Eclair

Android 2.2= Froyo

You can't do anything until you update to 2.2

Search for RSD Lite to flash Froyo SBF files (ie stock ROMs). Plenty of info in this forum. Remember to wipe data & cache after flash.

After that, root, install 2nd-init.

For custom ROM I recommend CM10 4.1.2 since CM7 is a bit outdated.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CodeVanya:
Checked out this???

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bei60:
can i get a download link to froyo 2.2?
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Schattenspieler:
Read the wiki for DEFY and/or the Q&A-Threads/Guides. They shall answer your basic questions (hence the name) ...

ps:

Yeah, right: even for editing posts? wow!
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MelquiXDA:
20130301 CM7 for me is the best. Speed and stability.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bei60:
I have read it and did not understand what to download or is it safe for my phone... One peace of info, leads me to another and I get confused.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Schattenspieler:
Ok, so what exactly is your problem? chandujram linked the beginners guide, where you may find that you need RSDLite (the flashing tool) and a SBF file to flash matching your phone

and region

(and provider if you want) - both are linked in the thread. Follow the instructions to flash the SBF to your phone and you have Froyo/Gingerbread. This thread should give you a clue, what SBF is Froyo or Gingerbread - and what bootloader they bring. you have read and understood, that certain bootloader versions come with some restrictions, haven't you? Good. Then follow the instructions in the thread for the rom you posted.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bei60:
after reading this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=966537

I didn't understand which version is for me. I know how to use the RSDLite tool, and I know how to root, I just need to be told which version to download.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Schattenspieler:
Ok, what provider do you have, in what country do you live/use your phone and what Android version shall it be after flashing?
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bei60:
I live in Israel. My carrier is Orange but I believe it previously belonged to Cellcom (another carrier).

I want to install CM7 because it seems awesome but it requires froyo 2.2 in order to flash. And Im on stock 2.1