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[Xperia Z General] Ryland Johnson:
I have been saying EXACTLY the same thing here for months only to be met by general abuse by some owners who are clueless regarding this mobiles water resistance. The water and dust resistance are in case of

accidental contact

and not to be confused with an industrial made device with underwater capabilities by design..

What ticks me of is when I read threads where owners have the temerity to complain about the XZ when it is damaged due to use in a sauna or after being boiled in soup!

Several posters here have actually copied and attached the Sony guidelines that clearly show what the mobile cannot be exposed to yet some still persist in abusing a domestic phone and thinking the XZ is water proof when it is water resistant and not designed to function under water only survive

ACCIDENTAL

contact.

I have also said numerous times that its an awful shame that some owners appear to lack the same level of intelligence that the XZ posses!

Have you seen some of the Youtube 'tests'.....more money than sense, take a look at the chocolate clip! Absolutely absurd behaviour.

Regards.
[Xperia Z General] xchasa:
We know you have.........

Do what you want with YOUR phone.
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
I agree. If you want to possibly destroy your own phone by placing it in situations it wasn't designed to cope with then go ahead. That is your choice.

But don't give people the wrong advice regarding THEIR phone. The only correct answer to give regarding questions on the water resistance of this device is what is written in the manual. End of story.
[Xperia Z General] TomLopez:
For the ones who still want to make small videos of their aquarium or in the swimming pool, I have installed a nice mod that allows you to take photos/videos with the Vol- button

But for rooted devices only...
[Xperia Z General] Ryland Johnson:
I think we would do better trying to pee in the corner of a barrel! I wrote months ago here, when the mobile was released, that we would soon find owners doing the most ill advised things with the XZ due, in part, to Sony's own un wise advertising campaign

It beggars all belief what some people are doing with the XZ. It also beggars belief that after they do these puerile things they come here and write posts complaining about the mobile!.

We have seen them taken into saunas, swimming pools, the sea, lakes, diving, jet skies, cooked in chocolate and boiled in soup? I do ponder what sort of person has the money and total lack of intellect to do some of the things they do with a domestic mobile phone.

Some of the complaints are absolutely absurd. Deliberately dropping the phone onto a concrete floor from various heights to see how many drops it takes before the glass breaks. Hitting it with a lump hammer? Certifiable behaviour.

What can one do?
[Xperia Z General] freezxp:
im using cm10.1 on my z, cm10.1 camera can use power button as shutter :D
[Xperia Z General] Step666:
Actually, it is Sony's fault.

The up-coming Galaxy S4 Active has a screen that will function underwater, so the fact the Z's screen doesn't is simply a reflection of Sony's choice of parts.

As for the comments about how the phone is only water-resistant 'just in case' it gets splashed and that people are reckless to willingly submerge their handsets, that's ridiculous.

The handset is IP57 rated, that guarantees it will survive submersion to a depth of up to 1m for up to 30mins, provided an owner doesn't exceed that they are doing nothing wrong.
[Xperia Z General] msc3169:
IPX rating is there to ensure the phone doesn't get water damaged. Nowhere does this rating mentions that the said device will work normally when submerged. Its just to protect its body and nothing else.

As for taking underwater photos and video with Z, Sony never advertised this nor mentioned it so please don't point fingers at Sony. You simply cannot keep your expectations in check.

The ZR gets a camera button and also has a higher IP rating than the Z. Sony is advertising underwater photography because of the simple fact that the ZR is designed in a way for it.
[Xperia Z General] sosoro:
Our u can chose the camera timer...
[Xperia Z General] Akiainavas:
As you said, it's not Sony's fault - but it would be nice to introduce power button shutter and "underwater mode" to our XZ Camera app - or at least, explain why it's not possible - if it truly isn't possible or shouldn't be done. I personally don't care about that - but there are tons of people that do.
[Xperia Z General] adamkm:
I dont really get it. I can use the screen of my Xperia Z underwater. Are there different models out ?
[Xperia Z General] sandrin0:
Here in the Netherlands, they actually show posters with the phone dipped in the water. In the stores there were bowls filled with water where you were able to put it in and I have also seen real life women (sounds nerdy) in showers at the stores, using a XZ.

Maybe they never intended to advertise it like this, but I can defenitely accept why people use it that way.
[Xperia Z General] slim207rc:
Tried myself, mine works under water too!:thumbup::D

Shouldn't be able to but it does, I can swipe, select, zoom etc. :D:thumbup:
[Xperia Z General] adamkm:
We must have got the "special" versions :) I did get it on release day. Maybe the "newer" built ones are different. When did you get yours ?
[Xperia Z General] orenxda:
Do you have an oleophobic screen protector installed?
[Xperia Z General] Dsteppa:
There is a difference, in terms of something being under water. When there are lots of drops on the screen, it will be harder for the phone to distinguish what a drop is and what an actual touch is. When the phone is fully under water the phone has an easier job to recognise a touch.
[Xperia Z General] joejoe23:
So far on youtube, I haven't seen any z working under water.
[Xperia Z General] darkfader:
NFC

I wouldn't try using my Z in water, except for rain and cooling it down a little bit.

Anyway...

To trigger taking a picture, can't you use a NFC tag? It would be nice if we can also unlock the device with a NFC tag.
[Xperia Z General] sejtam:
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en...e/&utm_campaign=www.sonymobile.com/durability

clearly says:

"So you want to capture exciting shots of your friends diving into the pool?"

and

"But if you want to use your device to get underwater close-ups of a spectacular dive or your child’s first swimming lesson, go ahead."

and they show pictures of the phone bing used underwater to take pictures..
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Did you miss this from the page you linked?

And

And

Guess what the IP rating of the Z is. Yes, that's right. IPX7, or more accurately IP57. So it should not be taken into a swimming pool.
[Xperia Z General] shoey63:
Deliberately taking ANY water resistant phone under water is flirting with disaster. The slightest flaw in manufacturing, or wear and tear by the user could result in water ingress.

However, I did drop my Z in the toilet once :eek:, and was saved by the water resistance :beer:
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
+1

I use the water resistance feature as a "just in case" safety precaution in case I drop it in water or spill something. I personally couldn't face putting something worth so much money in water on purpose. :)
[Xperia Z General] xFJSx:
Hi,

Im here just to answer the first question.

How to shot a picture underwater?

The actual stock camera has a setting to use the volumebutton as zoom, volume or shutter.

I tried to take pictures underwater 5 or 6 times and my Xperia Z ist still living. :)

^this is not a guarantee that your XZ will survive ;)
[General Questions and Answers] lockandload:
After waiting about a month this phone finally arrived for me today. I turned it on, all was well and I was in the middle of downloading some apps when the screen stopped working. Actually I was just typing my phone number into Whatsapp when it happened.

I can turn the phone on but cannot unlock the screen. I have tried booting into recovery mode to do a factory reset but am unable to select any of the options presented to me. I can scroll up and down with the volume keys but that's it; pressing the power button does nothing.

I have no idea what to do to fix it so any help would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] lockandload:
Update...

I downloaded an official 4.2 rom from inewphone's website and followed flashing instructions that I found (I would post links if I was allowed to). I followed all the steps line by line right up until the point where a green circle appeared saying 'download ok' and I was told I could disconnect my phone. Now my phone won't even turn on!
[General Questions and Answers] thirdchild:
That's because you probably downloaded the wrong version. If you downloaded them from the vendors site, they were corrupted. I had the same problem.

PM me for the link since I can't place links on posts yet.
[General Questions and Answers] rubenet:
I have the same problem. After install the official rom the phone doesn't trun on

Please I need some help
[General Questions and Answers] rubenet:
Please help me!!!
[General Questions and Answers] thirdchild:
Use this version of flashtools SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1316.0.150

And use this ROM: 20130510_e2001v21_v89_cxq

(http://www.mediafire.com/folder/r47a...oivffkb/shared)
[General Topics] Timmeh:
Hey all,

I just had my first attempt at making some themes. Getting sick of the sight of photoshop now so just gonna leave at these for now. Let me know if you like em. If you think there bad and I shouldn't post this sort of thing, then let me know too.

Eclipse

Explosion

You can get them from here or all in a zip attatched here.

EDIT: Kelly

Couldn't resist making a Kelly Brook one too.

Edit again: the actual versions have been updated to include the bottom bar with matching color, except the ones hosted on my website, as I cant be bothered to update it.

Another Edit: Would probably get more notice if I double posted, but thats naughty, so i wont.

Done 3 more, you can get them from here:

http://www.pocketpcthemes.com/preview.asp?ID=42411

http://www.pocketpcthemes.com/preview.asp?ID=42416

http://www.pocketpcthemes.com/preview.asp?ID=42425

Updated the zip too.
[Micromax A110] andreagga611:
Good day to everyone, i already tried lots of guides & tuts on how to make Transparent Status Bar really work on Micromax A110/Myphone A919, but none of them helped me in anyways... some of them uploaded System UI, that causes me bootloops or not really work... Can i ask a big favor to have a good/working System UI that can solve my problem... TIA : rolleyes:
[Micromax A110] jaunty:
There is a transparent systemui avialable in the APP section but for that you have to be on JB, i suggest you to install any custom ROM available in developement section JB only excluding LEWA transparent notification will work on every ROM except LEWA.
[Micromax A110] andreagga611:
Thank you for your reply, but I need this to be done on ICS 4.0.4 Base roms... :confused:
[Micromax A110] Anindya biswas:
Use launcher 8 ...from launcher 8 setting go to notification and selet transparent mode.... and then switch back to original launcher ..but dont force close it( launcher 8 ) .... it it helps hit the thanks... ;)
[Micromax A110] rishabh hanselia:
try this!!!!,Heres the link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2407392. Hit thanks if post helped:D
[Micromax A110] pravinukey:
Regarding Transparent status bar

I am using Nova launcher, The status bar can be set as a transparent.

The nova setting is the option wherein the changes can be done for the

transparent status bar
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] neudof:
I have a question about the process of moving back to 4.1.2 from 4.2.2

I was Testing the latest MIUI v5 build bu team noob and I flashed back to stock rooted MC2.

After booting MC2 I went to recovery and flashed the ZIP from the CM10.1 thread to downgrade back to 4.1.2

Now I have duplicate data in sdcard and data/media and I also have a folder 0

Should I just delete the 0 folder and the data/media folder or will that break the files in the sdcard folder?

Thanks in Advance!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] patrao_n:
I deleted the 0 folder after I transfered everything in it I needed. Hasnt been a problem.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] neudof:
Did you do anything with the data/media folder?

I have 2 of everything right now
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] patrao_n:
I had not even noticed. Thank you. I will backup to a computer and delete.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] chuko303:
Lol I was nevvveerr aware of this. Did this JUST started happening for galaxy note 2? Never flashed aosp since almost every Google phone out there has it and really ain't that appealing as the TW UI. But back in the HTC days I never had to flash a zip in order to boot up back on sense UI. How wieerd what happens if you download an aosp ROM and just wipe everything and flash a TW ROM??? O_o
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] neudof:
This started when they updated the base to 4.2.2

Since there are no 4.2.2 TW roms for our device it only shows up in aosp based roms
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] shabgard:
I always odin back when I install aosp roms, that way I know all the partitions are the way they are supposed to be.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] neudof:
Anyone have an answer?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] evolving:
2nd post was your answer just look through to make sure ur not deleting anything in one thats not in the other.use to deal with this on my nexus.i just deleted because its an exact copy was on my nexus anyways.
[LG Optimus Black] omarmdz24:
Hello guys

Does someone have installed tun.ko on IZS ROM??

I've tried installing the app from google play but the app can't find any compatible module for the kernel / basaband / android version (4.0.4)

I want it to use DroidVPN on my optimus black

Any ideas??

Thanks...
[LG Optimus Black] Huexxx:
IF I remember well, tun.ko is built-in, so no need to load the module...

I'll look into it!

Regards!
[LG Optimus Black] ogremount:
I use vpn often with the built in function.

Just installed Show VPN from market. It only shows you directly the vpn settings.
[LG Optimus Black] omarmdz24:
Thanks Huexxx, I guess the module is buit-in because when I open the app it displays "Tun module is loaded" with green letters.

But below says "Path to tun.ko is not found"

Anyway let us know what you can find (you are the master), where is exactly located the module??
[LG Optimus Black] omarmdz24:
So, the built in VPN is actually equally functional as DroidVPN or other apps??

I don't know much about this, but think I can give it a try.
[LG Optimus Black] ogremount:
Not sure . It is basic funcionality , but thats all i want anyway.

Edited. Placed screenshots at the end
[LG Optimus Black] OptiMyst:
Fix

[MENTION=1909994]Huexxx[/MENTION]: The owner of /dev/tun is the user "vpn". If you set it to "system" it works. The VPN-API seems to require it.

I change the owner via an init.d-script to fix the OpenVPN-apps in IZSv1 for me.

The app "OpenVPN for Android" by Arne Schwabe even has a setting to fix the owner of /dev/tun (requires root).
[LG Optimus Black] Huexxx:
... but mantaining the group of /dev/tun set to 'vpn'?
[LG Optimus Black] ogremount:
Why all the trouble?

With me it works for all the different providers with no hassle at all.

Plus droid vpn limits you to 100 mb power day which defeats the purpose really.
[LG Optimus Black] OptiMyst:
Yes, exactly.

I've simply added a file called 05tun to /system/etc/init.d with the following content to fix it:

#!/system/bin/sh

chown system /dev/tun
[LG Optimus Black] omarmdz24:
Why should I change the owner of /dev/tun ??

I am a noobie, thanks for the comments!
[LG Optimus Black] OptiMyst:
Because it fixes your problem with the VPN app. The app will then successfully find your tun-device and can use it. You do not need to install a tun.ko module. The tun-device is already there, but not usable until you fix the ownership of it.
[LG Optimus Black] Huexxx:
I forgot to include this on new 1.1... sorry

Enviado desde mi LG-P970 usando Tapatalk 2
[LG Optimus Black] omarmdz24:
Maybe on next fix / update

I'm on v0.4
[LG Optimus Black] omarmdz24:
Ok thnks dude

I will try aplying the setting on openvpn to fix it or adding the file 05tun to /system/etc/init.d as you said
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FlyingGraysons:
So long story short, my friend dropped my phone and cracked the screen and made it so that it won't respond to touch inputs. I have been controlling it with adb and MyMobiler for a couple days now. Thankfully he is paying for a new one since Google won't accept it since it's screen was cracked, and if I send it off to LG....

In a day or two, I'll have two Nexus 4's. Just wondering what I can do with the broken one. Any projects or DIY you guys might have in mind.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] N10AP:
Buy a slim port and use a Bluetooth mouse/keyboard and turn it into the ultimate mini PC. A bit like the rk3066 devices.

Install fedora too...

Or sell the board for good money... Etc etc
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tavares_one:
hmmmm how about if you buy an hdmi adapter and connect it to your tv. then you place there your movies and stuff and it works like a video station for tv

or you can simply try to sell it cheap on ebay or something like that and give the money to your friend so that he spends less :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rayiskon:
if your friend is paying for a new one , i guess he should take the cracked one. (maybe try and fix it then resell).
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] caaznkid:
If you're keeping the new one too then fix it through LG and sell it
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jsparta26:
Or..Sell it to your brother:cool:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FlyingGraysons:
Alright, Ill probably fix it myself, looks easy enough. (Would have given it to him to fix but he's not so great technology) And then either give it to my friend or give him the money. Though I do want to make sure before I order the parts, can there be anything else that would cause the phone not to respond to touch after the glass is shattered. All I could think of was the digitizer being messed up. Most of the cracking was done on the lower half, specifically lower left. Im sure its not going to help much, but I put up the pic so you guys can get an idea of how much was cracked.
[HTC Droid DNA] rndchef:
I am on a custom Sense 5 rom and saw in the HTC One area the ability to add more screens from 5 - 7. It required a skill level above my abilities to decompile, edit and recompile several files. Is there a flashable solution for a noob like me? Thanks.
[HTC Droid DNA] miller_kid:
Im running Bad Seed's Sense 5 port M7 BadSeed Customs *Tranquil Rom* and its quite easy. Just long press on the screen and the option to add a screen is right there.
[HTC Droid DNA] rndchef:
Only 5 screens. You go to 7 screens with the mod
[HTC Droid DNA] pitt1983:
Wich mod bro? It work with 4.3 arhd?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soxxo:
Hi guys, i've searched a lot but there's no answer for me :(

So i want to have my navbar transparent or semi-transparent(like in screenshots). Anyone know how to? or if you have a lot of free time in attchmeents is my systemUI you can edit it to me :fingers-crossed: Thanks for your replies
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] disturb1:
ok is there a rom that work right out the box for some sort of data with my prepaid at&t sim card i can make calls get mms, but cant get data i really need some sort of data working today i am rooted, unlocked and have no idea if i should be useing some sort of at&t kernal, or just changeing the apn, which has not worked yet?

can some one please direct me to the right thread or something
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
So you have a Tmobile T999 with an ATT prepaid sim?

I don't remember for sure so hopefully someone else can confirm, but I don't think the T999 can get better than 3g on ATTs network.

But if you're using the ATT sim, you'll be on their network so you may need to either unlock the phone and/or put in the correct ATT apn.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] EtherealRemnant:
It will use HSPA on At&t no problem. Sounds like an APN issue. Your best bet is to go to the At&t forum and flash an At&t rom. Just make sure not to flash an At&t radio. Data should work out of the box on an At&t build.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gypsy214:
I think it will use HSPA+ but only difference is that att hspa+ is not 42mg like on tmobile. I was getting around 7mg with my friends att sim on my t999.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] EtherealRemnant:
This is correct. at&t uses the older HSDPA 7/14 and HSPA 21 depending on where you are located. They opted to go to LTE instead of a dual carrier configuration for their HSPA+
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] playingbball20:
What service do you have with the prepaid att service? Did you have to get a new sim card? I looked everywhere on here, but didn't see anything
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] black star13:
This wallpaper os firefox.....enjoy.this is sample n i share the link is complete

Link http://db.tt/bQuwdrg9

..........Dont forget to press thanks :)

Thanks to feherneoh :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Elwino2.3:
Nice share xD
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] black star13:
Sent from my ST25i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] KgsRoCks:
I love the one that u use for LockScreen.

Downloading & Thanks
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] black star13:
Yup wellcome....:)

Sent from my ST25i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] chewdaniel:
hmm... 7z is giving me unsupported compression method >.<

EDIT:// nvm... windows was able to do it
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] iilhamthok:
Thanks Gan..

Nice Share..

:good: :good:

:ilovexu:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] akbarreynaldi:
Nice share, Nice wallpaper of FoxOs :thumbup:
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] TheNerd:]:
Are there any roms with hacked wifi hotspot?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sand1303:
Don't know about native hotspot but WiFi tether works fine for me on viper Rom
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] luisrod03:
aosp roms... and the only sense rom that has the native hotspot enable is the redline rom by team nocturnal

HTC ONE
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] TheNerd:]:
Thanks, but I remember on the et4g that aosp was only for 3g. Does the one's aosp support lte hotspot?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] learner:
What phones can browse other devices files through bluetooth
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ktetreault14:
Awesome