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[Xperia Z General] Ryland Johnson:
Reading you are a professional musician you will appreciate what I now write.

In terms of classical opera singers. Who is-was 'the best'? .... In terms of orchestras, who is-was 'the best', in terms of pianists virtuosi who is or was 'the best', Was it Horowitz, Gilels, Richter, Hoffman, Ashkenazy, the list is endless etc? These debates are endless and in truth all rather pointless. Every virtuosi will interpret the music he or she plays, this is what makes them virtuosi. Sure they all play from the same score yet no two renditions from any two pianists will sound the same.

This also applies to electronics. The endless debates about best speaker, best amplifier, best source, best speaker cable and so on... There are some bad separates but when we reach a certain level of refinement the differences are not in the manufacture but the sound and different sounds will please different ears just as different screens will please different eyes.

I own many mobile phones, I am a techno junkie. I have placed in front of me up to six different mobiles to compare screens. Each one of them has differences. These differences are not necessarily about quality but what the viewer will enjoy for him or her. I used to truly enjoy the Samsung rang, especially the world famous SGS3, still own one, I found that screen very pleasing when I purchased it, so bright and the colours hit you like an express train. When I purchased the Sony XZ I was, in all honesty, non to pleased with the screen, I had read some comments about the "Washed out screen" and at first regretted buying the Sony. I stuck with it though and what has happened is very odd. The more I use the Sony the less I enjoy the Samsung?

I have this theory that the colours on the Samsung are so over saturated they become simply false, they are not, in musical terms, true to the score. The Sony is a lot more natural and that is what takes getting used to, well in my case.

I think comparing the various technologies in screen type is somewhat like trying to debate who is the best singer etc, its what the individual will enjoy and thank heavens we are not clones. In terms of Television screen the debate still rages about what type is 'the best' is it plasma, LED or LED-LCD? Its non and all of them as they all have there positive points and negative points. Just like the much smaller screens on our mobiles.

Regards
[Xperia Z General] apkapkapk:
What this guy said. I used to use a S2 and have seen my cousin's S3 a lot. Whenever I compared my S2 to my friend's N4 I'd notice the lackluster colour. However, after a while with my Z, I realize that the Z's colours are a lot more natural. My S2's screen looks like someone pumped too much colour into it and it looks... well not natural and just over the top.

Why I got the Z? Few reasons: Entropy coming over and all the troubles Samsung gave him (6 months old sources? For real? And all the other crap of course), the community support Sony is starting to show, the great build, the awesome music (earphones of course) and most of all, devs moving over from Exynos. Just gotta love all that the devs have done for us man.
[Xperia Z General] diego9016:
Well...

http://www.sammobile.com/2013/04/26/samsung-internal-test-galaxy-s4-good-but-not-the-best/
[Xperia Z General] viper001:
My thoughts exactly.
[Xperia Z General] tomthedancingbug:
you kidding me, im still stuck wavering between picking up the z, knowing full well it can only ever do hspa+ or the zl with full tmobile bands

z for its industrial design, dock, and waterproofing

zl just for its lte :(

both a little less than 600 :(
[Xperia Z General] decadan1977:
Why only HSPA+ on the Z... Are you aware there are 2 variants? C6602&C6603
[Xperia Z General] tomthedancingbug:
aye, but my home base is the USA, the 6603 would be nice when i hit europe/asia, but utterly useless at home as it doesnt have enough of the bands, and the 6602 only has hspa for the gsm carriers here in the states. they need to make a 6606 equivalent of the zl's 5606
[Xperia Z General] decadan1977:
I see. Not good.
[Xperia Z General] tomthedancingbug:
and worse of all it seems like the z is going to get the lions share of cases/accessories and roms

i think ill end up with the z, 600 bucks for a good looking nexus 4
[Xperia Z General] E90 Commie:
To me, the C6602 is the obvious choice. I am not impressed with the way LTE is rolled out in the US and the most important reason is the data caps. What is the point of having high speed data when a basic plan with 2 GB cap is around $100?

The only exception is T-Mobile with their new UnCarrier plans but their LTE is just starting. Craving for LTE on AT&T is very illogical to me: what is the use? Streaming Netflix in HD, using Spotify with Extreme Quality and other bandwidth demanding tasks requires a LOT of data. Radio streaming with good quality takes a lot etc. Then the 2-5 GB is used in a heartbeat... and that is with very limited use.

HSPA+ is perfectly fine when you have those data caps. To me, LTE is only interesting first when you have around 10 GB of data for a monthly price of around $50 (this is reality in other countries, one example is 3 in Sweden with 3SurfMax that gives 10 GB for around $40 per month). With only 2 GB and the requirement to get a post paid plan, which is around $100 just in order to get a theoretical higher speed, it just wastes money with a very limited benefit for the user. It is like a car that can go 120 mph on the highway for 15 miles. Not very useful.;)

The other problem is that the US carriers don't offer VoLTE yet. When this standard rolls out, all current LTE devices (that lacks VoLTE support) will be antiquated.

So I don't see any reason to get the Xperia ZL just for the LTE support. Not at the moment and certainly not with the plans on offer today. Try to use the LTE for some highspeed and high quality streaming and return with the bill after watching 1-2 full length movies on Netflix, listening to some playlists on Spotify in Extreme Quality etc and ask if it is worth it?

The best option for US customers is to get the Xperia Z C6602 since it works great on both AT&T and T-Mobile. The speeds is very satisfactory. Then it is worth to consider a prepaid solution, either T-Mobile, Solavei, Straight Talk, Net10, H2O etc or perhaps an UnCarrier plan without phone installment from T-Mobile is postpaid is viewed as interesting.

I would rather go with the T-Mobile prepaid plan rather than postpaid in order to avoid the regulatory taxes and fees that is tucked on to the bill otherwise. For those that want conditional call forwarding on T-Mobile, the option is an MVNO or porting the number over to Google Voice.

The T-Mobile $30 prepaid plan is also great together with the C6602 for those that want a low monthly bill and uses a lot of data.

When I tried the Xperia ZL at the Sony Store, I was disappointed. It feels like a plastic product and lacks the premium feel the Xperia Z offers. The lack of IP57 is also a severe drawback. I don't see any reason (certainly not LTE) for getting the ZL when the Z C6602 is available since it is a better device overall.
[Xperia Z General] xukaiteo:
I went to check out the s4 today, I managed to make It lag and cause it to reboot. As for my xperia z, no reboots, lags whatsoever. Best smartphone?? Xperia Z....
[Xperia Z General] LosserKlosser:
Some very good observations and very well explained point of views in this thread.

I am currently a Samsung Galaxy S2 user but I have fallen in love with the Experia Z and the very basic Android experience. I tried out an Experia Z in the store the other day, and I was impressed with the lack of useless bloatware.

But I keep missing some things on all Android devices: An SMS app that is as advanced as Handcent SMS - that is, different notifications per contacts, privacy box and so on.

Also, why is it that you cannot assign a ringtone per contacts, make some contacts silent and have a ringtone specific to a certain contact? You could do this on a Nokia 3310.

The last thing is toggles. What makes custom ROMS brilliant is toggles for data/torch/silent mode/you name it. I love the fast toggle option in CM 10.1. I think a device in the price range of Experia Z at least should have a toggle for torch. Also, it didn't seem like I was able to add shortcuts to the lockscreen - but I might have missed that point. I was in a hurry in the shop.

I have owned some Sony products - discman, walkman (with tape), walkman (mp3), TVs - and I must say: In my oppinion Sony equals very high build quality. As for sound the walkman player wins by a mile over the iPod.

I think I'm ready for getting my Experia Z after reading this thread. Thanks for all the constructive posts.
[Xperia Z General] G1_enthusiast:
I agreed HSPA+ on my phone (s3) gets 10+ MBps...since when is that not enough? I remember the days when EDGE was blazing fast compare to now its such a difference, I can still tether and browse youtube and download things using my phone tethering option.
[Xperia Z General] doministry:
I have it for a month or so and I will easily stay with it for another year.
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Heya,

You CAN assign ring tone per contact, see screenshoot.

There is a mod for toggles. Dev section.

The lockscreen is minimalistic so no shortcuts for now only camera and walkman.

About SMS just install an app from plays tore as you said.

Hope it helped.
[Xperia Z General] Dpk1:
I appreciate your views & adore the XZ for its aesthetic design. About 45 days back, I went to buy the XZ at local sony store (in India) but found myself much impressed by the ZL, so got the ZL instead. Both are very good smartphones offering different choices to customers. Here are a few pros of one over the other which I've experienced:

ZL pros over Z

:

- Notably smaller form factor with amazing screen to bezel ratio (most compact 5" fhd smartphone around).

- Curved textured back provides better grip & is comfortable for one hand use compared to XZ. It also doesn't get dirty easily.

- Camera hardware key for camera quick launch from a locked screen/sleep, which comes in handy.

- Notably louder internal speakers and louder in call sound volume via earpiece.

- IR blaster for remote app that works great.

- Attractive notification LED at the bottom changing colours according to the theme, songs, picture (viewed in album) etc like Xperia U.

- Slightly brighter screen imo (gsmarena review of ZL also points it out).

Z pros over ZL

:

- IP57 Water & dust resistant.

- Sleeker & lighter profile with glass back gives it a more attractive look.

- Better placed front camera & sim/sdcard slot imo.

- More custom roms & development going for the XZ at the moment compared to ZL (most of the mods for Z do work on ZL too though).

Overall I thought the ZL was better suited to my daily use than XZ hence my decision to get it. That said, I still adore the looks of Z & maybe later on buy it for my brother.

So, it all goes down to one's own preference/choice I guess :).
[Xperia Z General] tomthedancingbug:
i held both in hand and have decided to go with the zl as well, ill just save my flagship money for the sony ip rated galaxy note 3 fighter in q4

ill probably end up buying the z for a family member as well though ;p
[Xperia Z General] pswin09:
I just bought XZ two day ago. XZ is not so bad in all sectors except for battery and external speakers. Sony need to improve in software sector to beat their competitor. Will wait and see what sony will do in q3 to fight against Nexus 5 and Note 3. My previous phone is note 2. I hate Samsung hardware but I am a bit fan of note series..
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dogo77:
Hi all.

Just beeing curious: what's missing for cyanogenmod or aokp to appear on the razr i?

Money? Time? (Wo)Manpower?

Is there anything a normal user like me can do about it?

How high would be the price to pay to fund an developer to port it?

thanks for your answers!
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paulle:
cm

There are various threads here because cyanogenmod (search a little bit). It seems there are a lot of difficulties for making a cm, because it's x86,

drivers and so on. The razr i seems not be so widespread so it seems not to attract much devs.
[HTC One X] alcatus1708:
Hello Everyone!

My HTC ONE X is rooted and currently does not have any ROM installed. I m using my stock HTC Sense. I want to flash a kernel so as to get Sweep2wake feature. I dont want to press that power button again and again to unlock my phone.

Can i flash a kernel without a ROM installed?

I just want better battery performance and Sweep2wake.

Thanks! :)
[HTC One X] Guich:
Yes, you can.

But you need add some string in bulid.prop if you don't want to flash a rom :)

However, I recommend to you the XM Kernel! ;)
[HTC One X] alcatus1708:
And how to add some strings in build.prop?
[HTC One X] Guich:
With a file manager like Solid Explorer.

And the strings are in "Configuring kernel parameters:" into the thread that i have linked ;)
[HTC One X] alcatus1708:
ok i have flashed the kernel u suggested but how to change the performance of my phone using the kernel i just flashed?

I cant become a developer on Sense.

How do I change the Governor? :/
[HTC One X] tomascus:
You need to be rooted.

If you are, use 'Trickster Mod' from the playstore
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phirius:
I have a Galaxy tab 2 7.0 (GT-P3113 TS) with android 4.1.1 ics

Using heimdall im not quite sure what i did but i followed some tutorial on rooting it and ending up getting it stuck in a boot loop (picture below)

Then I used odin to install the clockworkmod recovery rom onto the device

I figured whatever i used odin and proceeded to flash a rooted firmware file over its firmware

Im still stuck in the bootloop and cannot for the life of me figure out what to do

i realize i probably shouldve read up more but i got ahead of myself

I've been trying to flash a stock firmware file onto the device but it odin keeps stopping once it gets to this point:

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> P3113UECLK7_P3113XACCLK7_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Repeating my original steps with Heimdall i get this error:

Initialising connection...

Detecting device...

ERROR: Failed to access device. libusb error: -12

Please somebody help me this sucks:/

Im just trying to get it back to stock working condition right now
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JoeBear1975:
Just wondering if you ever got this fixed?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sharingan:
i think your tab is bricked so try usb jig if available or triangle or anything to unbrick or take it to customer care
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mohdsultan:
i think your tab is bricked
[HTC One X+] topple:
Plagued by a multitude of short-sighted, somewhat amateur design flaws, I now realise my x+ uses more power tethering than it can draw from the usb connection.

Am I missing something? I have everything off bar data connection.

There are so many flaws with almost every smartphone on the market; whilst the x+ comes close to doing what I need, it still presents me with issues I would not have cleared had I been in charge. I can only blame thus on a fickle and wealthy customer base.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kamal882:
This is the first post which provides LAVA IRIS 501 Jelly Bean Firmware 4.1.1

Recently LAVA Iris 501 has got Jelly Bean update. You need to visit LAVA service center for updating your handset.

Here I am giving Jelly Bean Firmware so that you can Update your handset yourself.

What's needed:

USB data cable

MediaTek USB VCOM drivers

SP Flash Tool

LAVA Iris 501 Jelly Bean Firmware

Download all files from links which are given in my post. - All Links upadated

Process:

Switch off Mobile, Remove Battery and after few seconds again insert battery (Do not switch on mobile and also do not connect USB cable at this time)

Install MediaTek USB VCOM drivers in your PC.

Open SP Flash Tool, then click Scatter-loading button to load the scatter file. It will load Firmware files. Click on Firmware Upgrade Button. It will check all files and it may give a Checksum Failed warning. Just Ignore this warning, Click on OK if warning is there and connect mobile with USB cable. It will start updating your mobile. Complete process will take around 5 minutes. Now you can enjoy with Jelly Bean.

Media Tek Driver - Link Updated

MT6577 USB VCOM drivers - (In case if you are not comfortable with above mentioned driver)

SP Flash Tool v3.1248.0.96 - Link Updated

LAVA IRIS Jelly Bean Firmware File Part 01 - Link removed on request of Forum Moderator

LAVA IRIS Jelly Bean Firmware File Part 02 - Link removed on request of Forum Moderator

LAVA IRIS Jelly Bean Firmware File Part 03 - Link removed on request of Forum Moderator

LAVA IRIS Jelly Bean Firmware File Part 04 - Link removed on request of Forum Moderator

Please note: This is original Jelly Bean Firmware 4.1.1 of IRIS 501 provided by LAVA. Nothing is modded in this Firmware.

Warning: Be careful while flashing your phone. I will be not responsible if you brick your phone.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] gopinb:
Hi,

Nice to know the JB update for IRIS 501. Is this the official update released by the manuacturer?

Thanks to confirm

Gopinath
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kamal882:
Yes, this is official update downloaded from lava ftp server.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] gopinb:
Thanks for your reply.

Yesterday I strted downloading, but somewhere in between it stopped.

Now I tried to re-download, but it's not working. Is there any other link from where I can download it?

Best Regards,

Gopinath B
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kamal882:
I have uploaded these files in my box.com account and as of now I don't have any other link. Will try to upload on mediafire and inform you.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] xitijmohan:
Please provide Lava FTP site and its id password

Please provide Please provide Lava FTP site and its id password so that i can download the jelly bean firmware and flash it to my phone.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] akash akya:
reupload asap...

Thanx for your concern.... please upload files asap.... it says out of bandwidth....
[Miscellaneous Android Development] farazmm:
Dear Kamal,

thanks in advance. Your account is out of bandwith balance. Plz upload it on mediafire or alternative file hosts asap.

---------- Post added at 06:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:27 PM ----------

Dear Kamal,

If possible plz send it to my mail address on farazmm@sify.com,

I'll post it to my mediafile so that it's further development gets kickstarted for larger community.

Masood
[Miscellaneous Android Development] gopinb:
Hi

I tried installing the MediaTek diverse attached. But It failed to get install MTD Device.

It says An error occurred during the installation of the device. The third party INF file sows not contain digital signature information.

Please help what needs to be done to install the drivers.

Thanks

Gopinath B
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kamal882:
Try with other driver, link given below.

SmartPhone Driver Auto Installer MTK
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kamal882:
I am uploading files to Mediafire, please wait for 1 - 2 days.

Thanks for your support.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kamal882:
I am trying to upload files on mediafire but it is giving some error. Can anybody let me know any other site where I can upload these files.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] xitijmohan:
Try Zippyshare

Try uploading on Zippyshare
[Miscellaneous Android Development] akash akya:
^^+1 also you can upload on dev host site... im not sure about it.... but please upload asap....
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kamal882:
I am creating a website and uploading files there. There will be 100Gb bandwidth. Tomorrow I will give new links from there you can download with download manager along with resume support. Sorry for the inconvenience.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kamal882:
New links added, now Firmware file is split in four parts and you can use download manager and resume support is also there.

Thanks for waiting.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] akash akya:
Thanks... i ll start making rom.... :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kamal882:
Best of luck.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] xitijmohan:
Thanks a lot... now downloading

Thanks a lot of your efforts to provide JB rom.

I have download part 1 of the ROM and half of the 2nd part but now it is giving error in downloading and no part is downloading.

please upload the same files on zippyshare or rapidshare which support resuming download.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kamal882:
I have checked links and found them working with resume download support. There may be some problem with your net connection.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] xitijmohan:
No problem with my net connection

There is no problem with my net connection. I am on 2MBPS leased line which never goes down.

I am attaching the screen shots.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kamal882:
Don't know why it is happening.

I have just checked and found working.

Attaching screenshot.

Anyway, later I will try to upload on any other host.

:crying:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] gopinb:
Hi, I am not sure whetehr this works or not. When select the driver location it displayes MTP Device and Lennovo device. I tried with MTP, but could not be installed. Then I tried with Lennova, it showed that the drivers are installed. But I am not whether it is the actual driver for IRIS.

I don't know what else to do.

Also, is the JB update files are available for download?

Thanks & Regards,

Gopinath B
[Miscellaneous Android Development] akash akya:
Here is new TWRP Recovery for our IRIs 501
[Miscellaneous Android Development] xitijmohan:
4Shared in not resumable

Hey Man,

4Shared is not resumable and is very slow
[Miscellaneous Android Development] manrock111:
hello man thanks for files , but no body tells how should i this firmware, please a small guide will be handful.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kamal882:
You can not use download manager with 4shared. Download with web browser.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kamal882:
Please note that this is official firmware of Lava Iris 501.

You can read the tutorial in THIS THREAD.

Also read my first post carefully in my thread before flashing.

You must use Firmware Upgrade button Instead of Download button for flashing.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] manrock111:
thanks for guide i did flash ma phone successfully following your instructions.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kamal882:
Congrats Man :good:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] yepp:
prestigio 5000

is this firmware suitable for prestigio 5000 DUO (MT6577)?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kamal882:
There are few differences between both phones. If you have original firmware of 5000, then you can try upgrading of your phone with this one so that in case of any problem, you can go back to original state.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] yepp:
i have original firmware with Recovery CWM and GAPPS from http://www.modaco.com/topic/360705-guide-how-to-root-lava-iris-series/

how can i go back i something go wrong?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kamal882:
If something goes wrong then you need to flash again with official firmware of 5000. Make sure you have full firmware files with you. Still there will be chance that you may brick your device.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] yepp:
i don't have original firmware files. where to get this? it must be SP Flash Tool firmware files?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] akash akya:
Goto here subscribe thread, start discussion regarding porting ROM, guides, mods, fix all... feel free to post :P its all in one thread :)