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[Sony Xperia L] Dark Passenger:
Its actually called binary counter and to the best of my knowledge is only used by Samsung others like HTC and Sony Lock their bootloaders i.e remove write permission from /system, /recovery and /kernel partitions.

also these companies allow for unlocking their bootloaders i.e removing the write protect on the previously said partitions.alternatively eah individual is given a unlock code that might give the company knowledge on who has unlocked their bootloader and hence voided their warranty though Sony flash tool allows for relocking the bootloader...thus reclaiming the warranty and their warrantly aggreement has no mention of only rooting your devices voiding the warranty if the said device's other features are stock i.e just rooting no changing kernel or voltage or frequency.

but these are only my views might be wrong.:D
[Sony Xperia L] Soumitra.5693:
I hope you aren't wrong. How cool it is to mess up your phone and let them replace it, since no one ( :evillaugh: ) knows why the problem arose :D
[Sony Xperia L] nikufellow:
Exactly
[Sony Xperia L] had_hc:
I just bought this xperia L, moving from neo. When i insert my sandisk class 4 32GB micro sd, which i made a 2nd partition (fat32) for link2sd when i was using neo, this xperia l only detect that 2nd partition, not the main one. Any idea what to do to fix this without formatting the card?
[Sony Xperia L] koci.świat:
Need Xperia L firmware 15.0.a.1.36

Could anyone please post a link to the updated firmware .ftf 15.0.a.1.36?

It's not available in my region yet.

P.S. Yes, I've tried all available methods, PC Companion, SUS, etc...
[Sony Xperia L] Dev.Katalyst:
Download mini partition tool wizard for pc. Delete the ext partition and merge it to fat32. You won't need the ext partition because of the internal memory.

Sent from my Neo!
[Sony Xperia L] ducksweet:
Yeah bro.. :)

i Hope ASAP.. :) :D :D

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Im so sorry bro..

Not all type and brand of SD card Support on Xperia L..

Maybe just BUG Software.. just wait until Sony Fix it.. :)

im try to answer your question..

just download .ftf 15.0.a.1.31 and update OTA from Setting to 36 .. just 18 MB.. :)
[Sony Xperia L] karkand:
When we will got official thread?

Just my question, I'm from Indonesian, I got from store is FW 31 then I upgraded via OTA to FW 36..in both of them, the NFC symbol is appear in notify bar..but,after me downgrade to FW 31 CE(maybe Central Europe),my NFC symbol is not appear ;(

Please help.. I have a backup for FW 36 for my country, should I flash it ?

My phone not get unlocked bootloader, will unlock if theres have a custom kernel / rom..
[Sony Xperia L] ghostzz:
xperia L reboot problem

getting irritated with the reboots..my phone suddenly hangs while using and it doesn't work until it gets restarted..automatically the phone hangs up and i get the startup screen (like cosmic flow).I thought it is happening only while usage..but today i found my phone off when removed from my pocket..this issue happens atleast 3 times a day.. does any one have the same issue..??

please post any fix for this issue :(
[Sony Xperia L] ducksweet:
maybe just flash it by SEUS..

or fw 31 .ftf and flashtool

and then you just update OTA.. :)

btw you have check NFC setting..?? and turn on it..

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Just Update to fw 36 Over the air.. on Setting . or software updater application

hope this help
[Sony Xperia L] xperiaL:
same issues here,

pictures seem good, until you go into details... not to mention the front camera, which seems a b/w camera

strange intereference, screen not responding ALSO when the phone is horizontal on the table... that's annoying, really.

can't clean the system cache, I had to hard reset the phone 3 times in 3 days because of the album bug.

Updates are needed.
[Sony Xperia L] Soumitra.5693:
+1
[Sony Xperia L] officiallyjun:
is there any best way to root this phone ? I find some doubtful statement on several forum, so im not sure if i want to root it..anyone, give me some advice please :)
[Sony Xperia L] allenwalker1998:
Just use motochopper to root. Do not use the Xperia L Root thingy. It nvr worked for me.

Sent from Xperia L (C2105)
[Sony Xperia L] Vardaan007:
recovery

Hey can anyone tell me how to flash recovery into Xperia L[c2104], and bravia engine too.....plz help!!!!!!!

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just dont overload your phone just after the startup!!!!!!! due to a little processing power the phone take time to kickstart:D
[Sony Xperia L] officiallyjun:
so, where i can find tutorials to use that way ? thanks anyway mate :D
[Sony Xperia L] Vardaan007:
There you go buddy--http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2302700

Just remember to use the motochoper one!!!!!!
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
Well I am the guy who wrote the "Xperia L Root thingy", and it does work just needs the exploit to be run the second time. It actually is the motochopper, just slightly tweaked.

I have updated the thread and it gives you two methods to root. Try any.

Do unlock the bootloader to get full root. Though be aware that unlocking boot loader takes away your warranty. But you can save that by backing up the TA partition.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2307983
[Sony Xperia L] officiallyjun:
what is the different if i use motochopper way and dont unlocking boot loader? thats mean i just do half rooting ?

and about warranty, all i know is every rooting steps is killing the warranty status, isnt it ?

Thanks mate :thumbup:
[Sony Xperia L] allenwalker1998:
Well Xperia L Root method didnt work even though I tried like 3-4 Times. Using motochopper worked instantly. Without unlocking bootloader. Maybe due to model? I am using C2105 while others are using C2104.

Sent from Xperia L (C2105)
[Sony Xperia L] Vardaan007:
I don't think there is much difference between the two models the C2104 and C2105!!!!!
[Sony Xperia L] allenwalker1998:
Album bug in C2104 does not exist in C2105. C2105 gets an update while C2104 Is still stuck with an old update.

Sent from Xperia L (C2105)
[Sony Xperia L] Vardaan007:
Album bug!!!! I didnt encounter any:confused::rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia L] Raj joshi:
I too face the same bug...serious bug :(

Try cleaning cache via any cache cleaner and then open album you will be not able to see any pictures in it..:( thats the major problem
[Sony Xperia L] Vardaan007:
Y should you do that!!!!!!!!
[Sony Xperia L] iamrajeev:
I never faced this Error :)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] gravedigger76:
Does anyone use Car Dock and have audio actually going out to car speakers instad of phone speakers?

Which ROM are you using?

I'm on Cyanogenmod nightlies, and it's not working...

Any suggestions?

thanks.:good::good:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Reb00tas:
I made my own cable with the resister for car dock and it does not work. I changed it to one wich activate desk mode. And it works. On my GS2 GS3 And GS4 :) With CM mod And all other roms :)
[HTC Droid DNA] Underground_XI:
Would you guys do it if you had the chance? P.s not asking for volunteers to trade my nexus 4. Just want your opinion.
[HTC Droid DNA] reaverclan:
considering that the screen is no where as nice and that its lower storage with base model, no, but mainly because it will not work on verizion lol. I love my DNA and its basically the same phone spec wise aside from battery, camera, and screen. This is my opinion of course.
[HTC Droid DNA] Underground_XI:
I wish the dna had official PA support lol. And battery life seems below par compared to nexus 4 where i get 6 hours screen on time.
[HTC Droid DNA] reaverclan:
um... whats PA? I Googled and cant figure it out lol.
[HTC Droid DNA] Underground_XI:
These guys https://plus.google.com/app/basic/107979589566958860409/posts?cbp=1wc6gqrweaduz&sview=25
[HTC Droid DNA] sinkynuts:
I believe he is referring to paranoid android. I ran that Rom on my resound and loved it. My wife currently runs an official release on her galaxy nexus.
[HTC Droid DNA] reaverclan:
ah okay i thought he meant some kinda company support, if the word rom had been used i would have gotten it thanks lol.
[HTC Droid DNA] Underground_XI:
Hahahaha
[HTC Droid DNA] shobon:
Not a chance. The one thing I don't like about Nexus devices (and I may be the only one) is that all the roms are AOSP. There's really no variety. Back when I had my Gnex I was incredibly bored since all the roms looked and acted the same. I know it's getting better and that a lot of new features are popping up (especially in PA), but I like having the option to run Sense or AOSP. And I have a huge soft spot for Sense, that's something that you'll never see on a Nexus device.
[HTC Droid DNA] Underground_XI:
That's how i feel as well. After a while aosp only gets boring.
[HTC Droid DNA] kbowman:
It all depends on what you want. If I were on tmobile I would seriously think about it but since I am on Verizon its not an option. I love AOSP and thus would love a nexus device. The nexus4 also has aws support for non 1900 farmed areas.
[HTC Droid DNA] Crwolv:
How bout an lgog, n4 brother and almost same specs as DNA accept screen which ya can't see pixels on either and both are inferior because they are not amoled lol. I'm running root box which includes my camera mod , root box is all 3 Roms in one

cm/pa/aokp. Ask someone with an lgog.:)
[HTC Droid DNA] cstrife999:
Eh amoled sucks to me. That's a matter of opinion. Super LCD> amoled every day for me
[HTC Droid DNA] curly9:
The LG has an ips display not amoled it is pretty good I had the optimus g and it was good just battery life was very inconsistent for me some day it would be great then others terrible
[HTC Droid DNA] cstrife999:
I was referring to the amoled comment
[HTC Droid DNA] curly9:
My bad didn't see the amoled part
[HTC Droid DNA] cstrife999:
Yea not the biggest amoled fan lol
[HTC Droid DNA] curly9:
I can understand that some don't I don't mind i have had phones with all kinds and I don't mind any Ya the amoled does saturate a way too much but sometimes it's not too bad for me I do love the lcd3 though
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] ebpman:
I just received this case for review from acase. I have to say that i am very impressed with the quality of the case. Check it out on this link http://youtu.be/CcmS-pvQtdM
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] RobertR3750:
Looks very nice. You can hardly tell the black PC shell is on it.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] KGB7:
I had Acase for Galaxy S2 and its a great case. Dropped my phone many many times and didnt have a single issue with the phone. And for the price, its worth it.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] yoh65:
nice :eek: , can i get one of the extra cases you received ;)
[Java for Android App Development] ayazm.140895:
Hey guys, i need help porting apps from one android device to another like apps from LG Optimus 2x to LG optimus one or porting stock apps to cyanogenmod or porting xperia, samsung apps to non xperia(or non samsung) devices. I dont intend to make it for commercial use like posting on playstore. I just want it include on roms and make it such a way that other devs can include it on their roms. I have basic C++ knowledge and Im learning java on my own!
[Java for Android App Development] nikwen:
Normally you can just compile the app and add it to your work with the right copyright notice as long as your device/ROM is the minimum API level which is required.
[Java for Android App Development] ayazm.140895:
How can i compile a app from source, which is already compiled like stock keyboard for xperia making it work on non xepria or LG optimus 2X Launcher for LG optimus one!

Edit: I'm new at this!
[Java for Android App Development] nikwen:
So have you got the sources? If you do, select File -> Import -> Existing Android code into workspace in Eclipse.

If you have already got a compiled app why don't you use that one?

If you mean resizing the images, rename the compiled apk to a .zip file. Then you can browse the content. Afterwards rename it to .apk.
[Java for Android App Development] ayazm.140895:
I have got no sources. It's a stock application. I have to make it work on other device by resizing the images and make them work on other devices (may be low end device of same company or different company!)
[Java for Android App Development] nikwen:
Ok. Try what I described:
[Java for Android App Development] ayazm.140895:
I know I should modify the apk but what files like xperia has some file which checks the device for xperia device. What are the dimensions for mdpi device. What are the files should I modify in a keyboard to make it work on other device!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] helloclive:
Is it possible to disable the video mode in the XDA2.

We use the software provided on the XDA2 called 'Camera for Pocket PC version 2.01' but this allows the user to take video as well as pictures.

For my application i would like to disable this feature and only let the users take pictures.

Does anyone know if there is an application or registry setting that i can change to do this or any other ideas.

Thanks for your help
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] helloclive:
camera.exe parameters

I have read that it is possible to pass parameters to the camera.exe so that it starts with different behaviour.

The photo contacts application does not allow video input!!!

Does anyone have any further information or a list of parameters.

This would be of great help.

Thanks again.

Clive
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Rayan:
I haven't tried this, but maybe you can get into the Registry and delete the keys to the Video formats and such?

Search the registry for values like Motion-JPEG AVI, MPEG-4 and H.263

Maybe it could work, alas with an error when someone tries to capture video... :wink:

Let us know if you find a better solution...

Regards,

Rayan
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] helloclive:
I have been unable to find these video formats in the registry so im unable to remove them. Any other ideas?

Does anyone have an e-mail address for IA Style (or HTC) technical support?

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Rayan:
Have you tried to remove the following key?

\HKLM\Software\HTC\Camera\AppDefSettings\P2

\HKLM\Software\HTC\Camera\AppDefSettings\P3

Just make sure you backup your device before you change it.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] helloclive:
On my device i dont have theses registry keys available so im unable to remove them. I have tried removing the following key but the video camera still work perfectly.

HKLM\SOFTWARE\IA Style\AppDefSettings

Any other suggestions are more than welcome.

Thanks for your help

Clive
[One (M7) Themes and Apps] xeron72548:
Is there any app or mod I can use to lock/unlock my phone by pressing and holding the back button down. I really don't like reaching all the way to the top for the power button and I feel as if this would be easier.

Thanks!
[One (M7) Themes and Apps] KyleKatastrophe:
Bump
[One (M7) Themes and Apps] bob2300nx:
Have you tried a custom kernel with the swipe to sleep? I personally use double tap the bottom of the screen to wake and then I have a widget on the home screen that sleeps the phone. I find this more convenient than the swipe to sleep/wake mod (but with a custom kernel you can try both out)
[One (M7) Themes and Apps] rubicstrue:
My work around is using swipe gestures in ADW launcher and an app called Screen Off, which allows you to lock your phone using various transition effects. I just sent up swipe on my home screen to Screen Off.
[HTC Sensation] epsix:
Rumors...is it true or false? Does camera work?
[HTC Sensation] FreakyDR:
Even if the rumors are true this rom will be unusable just like the other two from viper... It's ridiculous that after few days the phone lags like hell, and the phone is unusable when installing apps from play store.

IMHO
[HTC Sensation] olegat0r:
I can't say that ViperS 1.6.3 lags as hell, but 3.0.x versions are unstable, true.

ViperOne ROM will be for HTC One only. And ofc, that phone will have working camera.

ViperS project (i believe) will have sense 5 version, because ivicask booted it.

Working camera depends on all our sensation's developers. We lose them because our device is relatively old.
[HTC Sensation] FreakyDR:
nvm...
[HTC Sensation] EfrainTrejo:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=40465824

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42231748#post42231748

Well now we can see people working on sense 5 like in these posts and pictures :good: :) :D
[HTC Droid DNA] ROFLsplash:
My device updated, but here I am, with S-off intact. Device says relocked, root isn't there, but bootloader still says s-off. Can I somehow regain root and unlock? I'm assuming I can't install ROMs right now because of this?
[HTC Droid DNA] Phaded:
Flash custom recovery in fastboot. Then flash super user in recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ishigo:
After I install with some errors during the install about not being able to create directories ... couldn't save

I have the Supeeruser app installed but when I click on it - it gives message that the superuser binary must be updated, please choose an installation method ...

If I choose Install I get an error -- there was an error installing Superuser

Any ideas on what's happening - my device is not getting root?please need help i have a S4 gt i9500
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] argentux:
Motochopper only works on old s4 firmwares. Use CF-Auto-Root instead, instructions and downloads here: http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jmgib:
CF-AUTO-ROOT doesn't work on this device does it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
You need to use the boot kernals. I have them if you PM me the title saying "S4 Root Help".
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BOBX25:
Hi.. ive read your reply, i hope you may help me as well.. i've tried using motochoper but it didnt work for me..

Thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aimey76:
contentwritingbusiness.org Review

After read your question and replays i am really confused. so pleas wait my replay.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RobertR3750:
I'm on the $30 prepaid plan. Can I just walk into a Tmobile store, give them my current number, pay cash for the phone, and start using it with the prepaid plan, or do I have to go through the "get a new plan and cancel" routine?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] av911:
productivity ighlking

I never succeeded in buying the phone outright, not even from their website. Got mine from Newegg, shipped to my door in less than 24 hours.

$695.99 + $9.99 next day shipping, didn't even charge me tax in CA.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] B. Dre:
Yup, I know from experience.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RobertR3750:
Ugh, that doesn't sound good. The models listed on Newegg do NOT sound like they support Tmobile 4g. :(

Maybe I'll get the Google version. Sigh....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] thehelios:
T-Mobile, as of now, won't sell an S4 unless you get a new plan.

The only way to get an S4 from a T-Mobile store is as follows:

Get the $50 plan and pay for the phone fully up front.

A day or two after, cancel the plan.

Go to a T-Mobile store and buy a new SIM activation kit for $10.

Activate the new SIM card on their website and select the $30 plan.

IMMEDIATELY, call T-Mobile and get them to combine your old account(the one with your phone #, not the one you just canceled) with the new one and make sure they keep your old number, the new plan, and change nothing else.

If you port your # to Google Voice, or don't care about losing your old number, then you don't need to do the last step.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] bthurber:
I'm on prepaid - not even the $30/month prepaid but the 10 cents/minute prepaid. Of course, I don't get data but wifi is avail. most of the places I go - and if I really need data I pony up for the $3/day plan. Then switch back to 10 cents/minute plan before midnight. I really enjoy paying only ~$150/year for service. Anyway.

I Walked into the local T-Mobile store on May 15th, told them I was prepaid and wanted to buy it outright. They first rung it up for $659, but I reminded them they quoted me a price of $629 a few weeks before. They also went over to the display model - and sure enough it says $629 - so they changed it. I bought a D30 screen protector and case. They said I could get any other accessory of equal or or less value for free. They transferred my account to the micro-sim card for free and I was out the door. No hassles.

I had a similar experience buying the S3 last year in another local T-Mobile store. They both seemed happy to take my money and help me with a sim transfer even though I was prepaid.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jkuczy16:
I don't see why they wouldn't allow you to buy the GS4 full price and put it on prepaid. that is what I am planning on doing
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RobertR3750:
Thanks for sharing your experience. It seems the best strategy will be to attempt what you did (perhaps at more than one store) and resort to getting a new line as a backup plan.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] av911:
Yea, they do, I just bought one days ago. You select T-Mobile and pick your phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] thehelios:
I wish I knew. I called 6 of the nearest T-Mobile stores in my area and called in to customer service and they all said they couldn't sell me an S4 unless I got it with one of their post-paid plans. For y'all who were able to do it w/o getting a post-paid plan, you lucky dogs! It makes the process of getting an S4 so much easier.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrccomputer:
You get one here: http://wireless.newegg.com/eCommerce/SpecialOffer.aspx?cid=35159_80ed17d885e9458f9c935fbee930efc4 and select "replacement device" or buy one on ebay. Then you grab a t-mobile micro sim from their prepaid website for $10 and activate it on the $30 plan boom you got a GS4 on T-Mobile's Prepaid $30.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RobertR3750:
Thanks, that certainly sounds hassle-free. Since I'm already on the $30 plan, can I safely assume I could simply put my current sim in the phone and be good to go?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrccomputer:
What phone do you have now? The gs4 uses a micro sim which might be different then your current sim. If you have a micro sim your good to go. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RobertR3750:
I was thinking I could use a micro sim cutter to cut my current sim down to micro size, but maybe it would be easier and safer to just get a new micro sim. Only cumbersome part would be having to call Tmobile to cancel the old sim and transfer my current number to the new sim, presumably.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrccomputer:
Yeah, thats a good idea just pick a sim cutter up off amazon. They are safe and work very well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RobertR3750:
This one looks nice and sturdy. :)

http://dx.com/p/micro-sim-card-cutter-black-126906
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrccomputer:
Yes. I would grab that one. Should work just fine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheAtheistOtaku:
ive bought the phone outright the day the order page went up. i even choose one of the new plans on the site. got it next day, threw out the sim card that came with it and put in my prepaid sim. ive been on the prepaid 30$ plan since i go the phone and have had absolutely no problems.

the best way to get it onto the prepaid plan is to do it all online, because the service reps have no clue what they are talking about 90 percent of the time
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pilot_xphile:
At one of T-Mo stores in my area they said I could get it for $690 + tax without a postpaid plan. At another store, they didn't have it in stock but told me it would be around $660.00 + tax. So I just went to Walmart and purchased the one they sell for the Family Mobile Plan for $629.99 + tax. Since that Family Mobile Walmart plan is powered by T-Mobile, my prepaid microsim worked right away. I did have to buy the $25.00 starter kit buy I returned it the next day.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RobertR3750:
Fascinating way to get around the Tmobile nonsense! Thanks! BTW, can you check to see if LTE works?