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[General Questions and Answers] birdyisme:
thl w8 beyond

Look at Thl w8 beyond, The source kernel is available, new baseband with 800-850-900-1900-2100 Mhz.

Quad core and full HD 5' screen.
[General Questions and Answers] VAIPAR:
WOW, seems like a beast. It looks like a copy of the s3 though
[General Questions and Answers] coloder:
Iocean X7 use MTK6589 Cortex-A7 Quad Core 1.2GHz with android 4.2 OS, and also with a big srcreen 5.0 inch , good to choose this, or you can view more details at inbluemall.com
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sohail77:
Can someone tell me all the kernels that support dual boot i searched but wasn't successful :(:(:(
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elspanish88:
Googymax kernel does... And I think Q&A would be a better section for this question

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2270158
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Glebun:
it's the only section for any question.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
And Siyah
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elspanish88:
I wondered where you was :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] witeboy07:
I know the mega just came out. And here in the usa its very rare. Anyone jumping the boat. I think I am. The screen res and the speed of the cpu. Definitely.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gx3k:
Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Screen: 6.44 inch 1080p Triluminous display (342ppi)

CPU: Snapdragon 800 quad-core Krait 400 @ 2.2Ghz

Memory: 2GB RAM + 16GB storage

Cameras: 8mp back + 2mp front

Dimensions: 179.4 x 92.2 x 6.5 mm (212 g)

Positive points over the Mega

+ Better processor and RAM

+ Higher resolution display

+ Uses pencils and pens as stylus

+ Waterproof and dustproof

Negative points over the Mega

- Has no LED flash

- Non removable battery

- Will not fit regular pockets

- Large bezels

- On-screen buttons will make actual usable screen less than 1080p and 6.44 inches

- More expensive

Spec Comparison

* The Xperia ZU is 11.8mm taller and 4.2mm wider than the Mega

* The Mega has 200mah more batter capacity than the Xperia ZU

* The Xperia ZU is 13 grams heavier than the Mega

* The Xperia ZU is more aimed at the Note 3 not the Mega
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tilagoon:
I think the lenght of the Xperia is 179.4mm !! (typo error) ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gx3k:
Corrected, thanks :laugh:

I'm very tempted to buy the Mega 6.3 this week as I can get the White 16GB LTE version for £377 from eBay.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] BigBernardAgain:
Which seller is that from?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] s-flow:
If the shape is like on the few speculation pictures, it is out of the question. I carry my mega in the front jeans

pocket, therefor the edges must be rounded. I have a Sony Xperia S and I dislike the sharp edges alot.

Also, the mega has fantastic battery time and belive it or not my cpu processing is fast and the GPU even

faster.

So I will pass new tablets and let the mega "mature" with tweaks, kernels etc.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gx3k:
It's from

this seller

but they changed the price to £446 3 hours ago :(

If you have an eBay account you have not opened for a long time you'll get 10% off. It was £419 this morning minus the discount = £377. Now I can only get it for £401.

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Here's a size comparison of the Xperia Z ultra with the other phablets and the Nexus 7. For an extra 0.14 mm screen you get extra 11.8mm height and extra 4.2mm width.

Why most people prefer Samsung's phone design:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Wunderwaffe:
I had such high hopes for this device... Then I saw the specs :(

- An all bells 'n whistles camera but no flash. WTF??? Where did Sony get this idea from? The first iPhone?

- Gigantic bezel but on-screen buttons. Are you serious Sony?

- Designed like a brick and probably with the ergonomics of one. :eek: A phone or phablet is supposed to be held in your hand. Curved shapes are more ergonomic and comfortable to hold. People who prefer design over ergonomics and comfort should hang their phones on a wall or put them on a stand to be displayed, not used.

- Average (at best) battery capacity. Certainly lower than Samsung's.

- No stylus included. I don't care if you can write with any pen/pencil. Unless you carry one in your pocket/purse, this feature is useless and even if you do carry one, it is still much more practical and faster to pull the stylus out of the phone itself.

- Glass shell, from what I've read. Tempered glass or not, it breaks more easily than plastic and adds unnecessary weight. Again, a phone is supposed to be a tool, something practical, not a design object. If you can have a nice design without sacrificing functionality, fine, but I would never sacrifice functionality over design.

- Last, but not least, it is not pocketable unless you wear the trousers of an NBA player.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baladev:
I know, it's a joke of a century. It seems this phone has an identity crisis. The whole point of a phablet is to have smal bezels, the top and bottom bezels on this thing are almost the same as on a tablet. Horrible design failure.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] stiggy2012:
Looks awesome, but personally I'll be happy sticking with my 9205 because while I was able to buy my mega for £380 a week ago, the Sony won't be available for that sort of price for 6 months at LEAST! Having a snapdragon 800 and 1080p screen would definitely be nice, but I'm really happy with both the speed and screen on my Mega anyway. :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gsibble:
That is one beautiful and powerful device! I can't imagine having a phone that large though. The GN2 was big enough for me and going to an HTC One felt great since I could use it easier with one hand.

Such a shame.....but then again, maybe when I hold one, things might change.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] BigBernardAgain:
I hate on screen buttons anyway so this is a definite non-starter.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gx3k:
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra will cost 729 euros (£618 / $954) when it's released on Q3 according to Sony France.

That's almost £200 over the Mega's price, I'd expect more for that difference. Good luck Sony.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] witeboy07:
Damn, Now after everything I gotta think about it. All I do is review the phones and then sell them. So maybe Ill buy it and hold it until the note 3 comes out. The only thing keeping my mind on it is the specs! :laugh:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] droidnext:
Samsung 6.3 is much better overall. The only thing Z Ultra has and edge is powerful snapdragon 800, but with a modest 3000mah its a joke. Probably it can last 4-5 hrs, this phone need a minimum 3500mah battery or better.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] witeboy07:
Im also keeping an eye on the new galaxy s4 being released in south korea. Probably works with tmous newly 1700mhz refarmed.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Wunderwaffe:
Mass production of the Note 3 will start in August for a debut in September. It is not like I can't live with my current phone until the Note 3 comes out. It will blow this Sony Note-killer wannabe out of the water.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Kangburra:
Anything without SD card and removable battery is out for me. I would like a waterproof Mega but this is not it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] stiggy2012:
It does have an SD slot! Also, you're unlikely to ever see a waterproof phone with removable battery unfortunately. Even the S4 Active uses a sealed back.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] sooyong94:
Er... I think the active does have a user replaceable battery ...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] babakmaham:
Devs help us please

i think is better which one of us send a message to mr. doomlord for supporting z ultra because he is a great Dev in sony devices

Mr doomlord can u help us about developing this phone please?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Already sent a PM to him, so there's nothing more to do than wait. But again, developing will pick up speed in a couple of weeks when more people will get their hands on the ZU.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Ryland Johnson:
I have to agree with you. I just cant think of how one would transport a phone this size? Its near the size of a mini 7" tablet? Great idea but a mobile phone it is not.

Oddly enough I cant think why but I will still consider buying one when they appear here!:silly: I am addicted to technology! HELP:p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AntiLazarus:
The Z Ultra fits in a jeans pocket. These "it's not a phone" people need to get over it and find a hobby. The Phone Puritans need to go away.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Good news everyone! I just got a PM from FXP (the guy/team behind the FreeXperia Project), and he says that development for the Ultra is a work in progress, which means that we will get Cyanogenmod in the near-ish future :) Also, according to Chasmodo (Asylum ROM), there aren't big differences between the Snapdragon 600 and 800 (from a development standpoint), so developing for the Ultra shouldn't be a problem. He can't develop for the Ultra though, since he's already knee deep in other devices.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DeathMetal King:
I think the mega is still much better.

Some people think 3000Mah isnt enough but sony has some stamina mode which makes it last really long.

I totally agree about the bezel. it sux.

But the waterproof dustproof shatterproof is really useful. I'm pretty sure whoever had a note 2 or knew someone who had one would know about its fragility. If the display breaks, then you had to pay Rs 11000 to fix it (which is more than a quarter of the price it is available for!)

Overall i dont think people should go for this. rather wait 2 months for the note 3 or htc one max
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] afridiim:
Yea... InshAllah I ll be switching to Xperia ZU once available in my area... the reason of that is "using any ordinary pencil as stylus"

Bro it is revolutionary as Samsung kept us tied with S&C Pens... imagine the freedom of using any Pencil and even the pen in your pocket while taking quick notes...(I am not sure if Xperia is offering Palm rejection Technology in Xperia ZU or not)... however its still worth switching to Xperia ZU if Palm rejection isn't there

Cheers

AFRIDI
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] eroracing:
Lol..... i don't not carry a pen in my pocket because of the Spen!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LxMxFxD:
If the z ultra were $500 usd, it would be a no brainer. At $950, you REALLY have to want it. For me the note 2 was a joke due to decreased resolution vs my note 1, so ive been waiting for note 3.

Im really glad there is competition in the phablet market now at least! I dont have any serious complaints about the note line of phones, but choice is a great thing. Looking forward to the htc t6 as well as note 3. Seems xperia zu has already priced me out.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Derpston:
No it doesn't
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gx3k:
Yes it does.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] darthmaul40:
pleasent surprise

I managed to get to the Samsung Store on Saturday and say the Mega 6.3 (interestingly in the store they called it the Galaxy S4 Mega). I had dismissed this phone as mid-range and not even worth considering but I must say I was very surprised at how good it seemed to me. Being quite slimmer than my Note meant the size was not such an issue. The screen was still quite reasonable and sharp. Though clearly not in the rang of the new 1080p phones. It seemed to have no sluggishness at all. So now I will wait of the Xperia ZU and the Note 3 and then decide what to get. But if both of them disappoint me then I wouldn't mind this phone.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gx3k:
What's the location of the store and how much did you pay for it? Is it the 16gb i9205 model? Samsung also referred to it as the Galaxy S4 Mega in the update of the Allshare Cast app on the Play store. I guess they were originally planning an S4 Active, S4 Zoom, S4 Mini, and S4 Mega since they all have the same design language but dropped the Mega maybe because it will be more obvious that they're milking the S4 name.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] darthmaul40:
The store that I went to was the Samsung flagship store which is at Westfield shopping center in East London I did not buy it but I seem to remember that they had the 16gb version. It is rather annoying because they tend to only release 16 Gb versions in the UK. I only know of one place that had 32gd Galaxy S3.

regards

S
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] liqn7:
Dont worry about the nav bar either (on screen buttons). You can easily hide it with something like this to get the full 6.44" (rather than the 6.21")

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2270198

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2227337

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2253770

I'll probably buy it when it gets in the low $600 AU mark from Asian grey importers like the current S4s and sell the note 2 then. Rumoured to be available in Asia next month.

There really isnt anything of the same size of the XZU besides from the last gen specced Mega 6.3. GN3 and HTC Max are going conservative with 5.7-5.9" screens. The 0.5-0.7" difference is ~20% larger at these screen sizes. Would have to wait until next year to see if somebody has the balls to go 6+ inches again. The mega lost me when it decided to go for last gen specs and only 720p screen.

But yeah overall a tad disappointed to be honest- they really could have nailed it with a better camera, battery and flash. +/- IR blaster. Still an extra 0.9", 1080p and snapdragon 800 is a decent upgrade over the note 2. Since I do a lot of browsing, pdf reading – I'm essentially after the biggest HD screen that I can fit into my pocket. The screen size and resolution should hopefully mean I can read pdfs in portrait without zooming and panning.

Will also wait for a review first regarding battery life and screen on time. 5.5 hours stated for video playback probably only means ~4 hours of screen on time for browsing/reading. Not expecting great things from the camera but should be comparable at least to the Note 2's. We shall see

I should mention that I'm after the largest screen you can pocket. Having used the Gtab 7.7 3G as a phone for 6 months (without a headset you self conscious socialphobics :P), this size will be perfect.

Active digitiser is useless unless you're drawing and shading. For note taking it makes no difference. I prefer to be able to use a pen as a stylus rather than that tiny twig thing on my note 2.

Samsung lost me when they decided to go mainstream and conservative with the Note 3 (cant blame them - I know I have niche needs).

Cant wait! :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ldloh2:
Note 3 should be the upgrade version of Mega, so the price would be much higher, my thinking is that unless your don't mind the higher price tag and desperately need a pen to write on the screen. Get a Mega with a lower price and can do almost as good as a Note without a pen.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gx3k:
This. I got the original Note and barely used the Spen after a week. I don't do drawings and I preferred typed memos since my handwriting is horrible. I loved my original Note because of the huge screen but did not like the AMOLED issues like black crush, dark spots, short life span, yellowish whites, etc. I hope the Mega series does well so Samsung can push the specs higher next year and not just a minor upgrade like the Tab series.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] CCL X10:
I am still rocking my Original note. Skipped the note 2 all together. If the Xperia ZU had the same 13MP cam as its predecessor, a flash (come on Sony, really?), and no onscreen buttons then it would be my next phone. But they failed miserably. Pass. GNIII here I come. If HTC gives the One Max an SD slot and no onscreen buttons then it will also be in my sights. The Asus Fonepad also looks cool, but again no flash.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] non1oson:
I was thinking the same thing, if the htc one max has an sd card slot I think I'm sold. I'd fully pull away from samsung because of the whole no open source to CM thing. I really wanted the xperia ultra until I saw it has a bigger screen, bigger specs and smaller battery than my note 2 lol wtf?

I'd rather follow/support CM and if that means jumping off samsung then that's what I'll do. I've previously had the s2, s3, note 1 and currently using note 2. it'll be a change going htc, I like where the buttons are placed on the samsung phones. made for right handers haha...

lets cross our fingers htc aren't as retarded as the rest... and put in a decent battery and sdcard slot :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
I'm just hoping the introduction of this device will make Samsung release a really high end phone with similar screen size..

The Experia ZU looks like great but the battery life and lack of flash kill it for me. Im using a note 2 now with the zerolemon 9300mAh battery so it would be torture for me to struggle to get a full days usage. I charge every other or every third day now. Maybe if someone releases a case with an extended battery built in I will consider it.

There are a couple of options for for the Experia Z coming soon soon http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/06/27/mugen-power-announces-3000mah-extended-battery-for-xperia-z/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bearcXdXdAc but generally they look pretty bad.

If nothing changes I think I'll be getting the note 3... Assuming it comes with a snapdragon 800... At least it will have a removable battery and have lots of third party support.

Still after having used the mrs mega 6.3 I really wish Samsung had a high end device with this screen size. Like a note 3 XL :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gx3k:
I was thinking the same thing but got the Mega 6.3 anyway as I don't think it will happen this year. I'm sure if lots of people bought the Mega then Samsung will definitely continue the series with better specs. The Mega is posed as a mid range device because this is a new territory for Samsung (6.3 inch) and if the market responds well like it did to the original Note, they will surely put more weight behind the Mega series.

My dream phone for next year:

* Same dimension as the Mega but with more screen in front (maybe 6.5 with the bezel gone?)

* Speakers on the front (should be small to get more screen) or the side of the device

* 1080p screen (doesn't matter if AMOLED or Super Clear LCD as long as colours are accurate and legible under sunlight)

* At least quad core processor with high end GPU and at least 3GB of RAM

* Higher battery capacity (should removable) and SD card slot

* Higher internal storage 32GB minimum (64GB upwards maybe?)

* I don't mind polycarbonate body as long as it's not glossy and won't affect signal strength

* Camera with better low light shooting and OIS

* A lighter and smoother touchwiz without the useless gimmicks

Things I can live without to keep the cost down

* I had the original Note and rarely used the Spen so it's not a requirement

* Water proofing and dust proofing is great but I can live with this since I always use a case and screen protector

* Remove sensors that regular people don't use like barometer, humidity sensor, gesture sensor, etc.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
I suspect you're right.. I can't see a really top spec, no compromise device coming this year.

I suspect I'll go with the note 3 as long as it is touching on 6".
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gx3k:
Reports say there could be 4 variants of the Note 3:

source

Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Note 3 Mini, Galaxy Note 3 Mega, Galaxy Note 3 Zoom?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] customworksking:
Ultra

I have had the note 1 GS3 and now note 2 I will try the Sony Z ultra it's 1 of those things my note seems small after a year .. Y sony I prefer a square unit over a round I don't like the button location"s" on my note .. I like my note and wish they would go bigger via youm ,,, I will post my take soon .. I pre-ordered the Xperia Z U :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
I don't think they are actually shipping until September? Its just a damn shame they made the top and bottom bezels so big. I don't see the point in that..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] customworksking:
order

My source said end of this Month I asked r u sure and he said yes.. Sony doesn't have the US 1st n line amazon.uk has them for pre order
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
I hope your right but the only pre-order pages I've seen say september.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Xperia...73469370&sr=1-1&keywords=xperia+z+ultra+phone

http://www.clove.co.uk/sony-xperia-z-ultra
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] customworksking:
yeppers

saw that this place is in Chicago IL time will tell
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
good news, I don't want to wait.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] xakarix84:
After playing with wife's mega 6.3 for few days, i think "ugly bezel" like sony is actually needed,

samsung tried to minimize the phone size for good,

but there's only top of the phone is "safe" to hold without accidentally touching the screen or touch button.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Yes i think you might be onto something there. I have been playing with the mega 6.3 I bought for the mrs too. Its a really nice device but I will need the extra horsepower of the snapdragon 800.

I've pretty much decided to get the Ultra now, as there is nothing else in that size range with not notch specs.

Any battery limitation I will overcome with a third party powerjacket.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gx3k:
For £250 over the price of the Mega 6.3 you get:

* Quad core Krait 400 (2.2GHz) vs Dual core Krait 400 (1.7GHz)

* 2GB RAM vs 1.5GB RAM

* Adreno 330 vs Adreno 305

* 1080 x 1920 screen / 6.4 inches vs 720 x 1280 screen / 6.3 inches

* Waterproof and dustproof

* Pen writing ability

For £250 over the price of the Mega 6.3 you also get:

* Actual performance might not be far off the Mega / benchmarks does not reflect actual performance

* No flash

* Not as pocketable / huge bezels

* Non removable battery / lower capacity

* Actual usable screen is less than 6.4 inches / 1080p due to on screen buttons
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Mega got shi tty specs....I don't know how people can buy such a new device with expired hardware specification s...pffff

Z ultfa got Snap800 with new adreno.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] thering1975:
Quite simple not all of us fall for or require the latest specs.

Do I need a quad core to view email facebook whatsapp sat nav camera videos music netflix ... I think the answer is no.

Do we really need 1080p screens on a 6 inch screen again I think not. Hell most cheap 27 inch tvs still come with 720p ... agqin marketing telling you tou need it.

Its the same old **** thats fed by all marketeers.

First it was the ghz race with processors then when mootes law kicked in it was the race to the highest number of cores. Hell most software is still optimized for dual cores only. Amd 8 core anyone

Then it was megapixels the race to the top without increasing sensor size hell who needs 12 14 or 20 mp.

following that its how slim a device is. I have an idea rather than going slim how about a bigger battery

And now the buzz word is pixel density. As thy have run out of ideas to screw people with.

Those who want the sony go for it it looks a nicely built device but the mega for me is great good price per performance ratio. No complaints here
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Understood ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gx3k:
I'm very happy with my Mega 6.3 as well. People who just look at specs are those who encourage manufacturers to put bigger numbers without really meaningful advantage.

* People with 1080p screen will probably watch SD videos which defeats the purpose

* Full HD movies usually are 8GB in size which is huge compared to available storage even with SD cards

* I have not used an app that requires me to use a quad core CPU or even optimised for quad core

* Higher megapixels don't equal higher quality pics, 5MP is more than enough for most people who just post them on Facebook/twitter/etc.

* Not everyone needs stylus, waterproof, dustproof -- most people just want these for bragging rights and paying more for features they don't need

The Xperia ZU is great for some people but it doesn't make the Mega less appealing. They are of different categories (mid range vs high end) and people should rejoice that they have these wonderful choices.

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'Coming soon - XtraLiteRom Your Rom Your Way edition For The Galaxy Mega I9205'

I'm so excited :fingers-crossed: