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[Xperia Z General] gm007:
Didn't get what you mean?
[Xperia Z General] DrKrFfXx:
Updates starting from now should be faster due to a new work schedule.
[Xperia Z General] gm007:
I hope so,thanx.
[Xperia Z General] ckyy:
I was never concerned that it wouldn't get 4.3. I'm concerned that it won't get 5.0 ...

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[Xperia Z General] jigodiass:
Haha me too...4.3 is a natural update, its ok not " Awesome"...

Taking in consideration how 4.2.2 performs and the bad feedback that they received on it they should move faster...

I guess we will receive KLP too, at least only the first version , full of bugs :D
[Xperia Z General] khaled.h:
Dont worry :D its ok ;)
[Xperia Z General] mysticmetal:
they are already testing 4.3. check this video of xperia z tablet running 4.3 :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8sVrFVXUTc
[Xperia Z General] wright_ac:
They're testing the AOSP which is the early part of the Initial Bring Up, it's something but it's nothing major, either way we're getting 4.3 at some point!
[Xperia Z General] ajftl:
Lol yea sit tight very tight be ready to wait foevvaaa knowing Sony and their updates at least 6 months
[Xperia Z General] chefnoob:
You guys know how long we waited for JB on the Xperia S forum? Close to a year... When they finally released it, all the "fairy dusts" was gone already...not to mention it was crap.

My point here is... Enjoy your current phone fw as it is. If we keep waiting for updates, we'll just end up growing old and miserable.
[Xperia Z General] samxool:
yes they are.

they re not bothering to roll out 4.2.2 update to uk unbranded for example. so what makes you think they will bother to roll out 4.3 to uk unbranded?!!!

because sony said so?

sony also said we would get 4.2.2 soon after launch, and here we are many months later and still no 4.2.2, therefore don't expect 4.3.
[Xperia Z General] ram11:
Well said.
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
All I can see is people pointlessly complaining about Sony's update schedule for 4.2 in a thread about 4.3.

It is off topic and quite frankly becoming boring and annoying. Go and complain on Sony's support forum if you must. Doing it here ad nauseum in every vaguely related thread is achieving precisely nothing.

Besides, you are a member of a development based forum. There are many 423 roms available in the general section that you can flash. If you're unwilling to do that, what are you even doing here? There are plenty of general non-development based forums you could frequent and complain to your hearts content about something that you could fix yourself :D
[Xperia Z General] magr1911:
Nice news :D
[Xperia Z General] ssj_jaypee:
I don't know why people are so excited about these small updates.

jellybean has not changed much since 4.1 even though it's nice to get the latest updates it's basically the same thing with a few added small features.

I was hoping google would unveil 5.0 at the event instead of 4.3 I really want a brand new overhaul to the android UI.
[Xperia Z General] Rekoil:
Numbers don't mean much. Both 4.2 and now 4.3 are pretty big updates.

4.2 brought increased security from SELinux, wireless display support via Miracast, users and VPN.

4.3 brings Bluetooth low energy support, OpenGL ES 3.0, Geofencing API (seriously cool stuff can be done with this) and a per-app permission manager.

Just because it isn't a major version change doesn't mean there aren't serious improvements made. Have a look at this Wikipedia article if you're interested in what else changed.

What is it you are expecting from 5.0?
[Xperia Z General] ssj_jaypee:
None of those features interest me in the slightest. I guess they're nice additions but most people don't use them.

Also Bluetooth low energy support is hardly an improvement. I leave my Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS on all the time and have no problem with battery life.

I want a major UI overhaul, which is something that hasn't happened since 4.0 ICS.

There's a lot of stuff they can improve and make more intuitive.
[Xperia Z General] Rekoil:
Well there you have it, those are things that probably interest the general XDA user more than they do the average person and apparently you as well.
[Xperia Z General] demonicangell™:
People here look for visual updates rather than any other stuff .. sad .
[Xperia Z General] zunido:
+2

I also bought an Unbranded UK Xperia Z... the lack customer support for this device is mind-blowing!

---------- Post added at 08:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:19 PM ----------

On another note, the addition of openGL ES3 is a welcome one!
[Xperia Z General] SmallsXD:
I also bought an unbranded UK device but guess what... It is now an unbranded ES device running 4.2.2.
[Xperia Z General] paprkut:
They should skip 4.3 and just give us 5.0 as soon as it comes out. That would cement my loyalty
[Xperia Z General] Northwoodpen4:
Good thing that new OS is comming for Xperia Z!

So please update Japanese version too!!!!
[Xperia Z General] coldsweat:
Same here, I got sick of waiting. Quite frankly, this is one of the reasons XDA exists. So it's slightly odd there is this much animosity toward Sony this late in the 4.2.2 game. These forums are for doing to your phone what your cell provider or manufacturer hasn't provided yet. It seems like it would feel better to vent in the Sony forums where you may be among others in a similar situation. It makes little sense to vent in the exact location where you can fix what you're actually venting about! :p

Either way, I've been trolling these forums for years (Windows Mobile to Android 1.5 and up) and have seen the same complaints - regardless of the manufacturer:

1. HTC never updates their devices in a timely manner and everyone else gets theirs on time because HTC hates its customers, puppies, and happiness.

2. Motorola never updates their devices in a timely manner and everyone else gets theirs on time because Motorola hates its customers, puppies, and happiness.

3. Samsung never updates their devices in a timely manner and everyone else gets theirs on time because Samsung hates its customers, puppies, and happiness.

4. Everybody gets everything else before we do and when it finally comes and it still sucks because everyone else is getting the next thing that we're going to be bored with in 15 minutes.

5. Rinse and repeat. God Bless 1st World Problems.
[Xperia Z General] jakobdz:
Like Sony sais : this is pleasure
[Xperia Z General] daniLaLaLaLaLa:
My Nexus 4 Android 4.3 update available today.. how bout our Sony Z/ZL ?
[Xperia Z General] gm007:
It was out 2 days before for Z.
[Xperia Z General] Wishmaster89:
Be careful, he might believe you :)
[Xperia Z General] gm007:
:D
[Xperia Z General] poo-tang:
We already have OpenGL ES 3.0 in the 4.2.2 :) (although basic implementation)
[Xperia Z General] Regionella:
i cant see update in turkey rom.
[Xperia Z General] Ambroos:
It will take a few months before release.
[Xperia Z General] Alexunited:
This is awesome news!

But us Generic UK users still haven't even got 4.2.2.
[Xperia Z General] vallkyre:
Ye we still need 4.2
[Xperia Z General] ckyy:
Then flash it..where is the Problem ?!

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[Xperia Z General] samxool:
we want the official uk sony one.

why they stubbornly ignore the uk, i really have no idea
[Xperia Z General] ckyy:
You do know that there is no difference between regions right? You could already be on the lattest version..

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[Xperia Z General] Starlith:
Got the update on my nexus 4 and haven't noticed a difference other than camera in fact it might not be as good as 4.2.2. My Xperia ZR is still on 4.1 but because of the stability I'm not missing out on anything and I got over the whole Google UI long ago hence why I now use Sony. I'm just happy I have Xperia jellybean. I hope they don't rush the development as I prefer a stable update to a buggy laggy one.
[Xperia Z General] fish droid:
4.3 will not be important

I don't know why we should interested in 4.3 for z. I updated my nexus 7 today to 4.3 .. I didn't notice any major difference

I think we should be concerned about android 5.0 or the next kernel not 4.3 .. it will not add something new to the phone
[Xperia Z General] SuperHanss:
4.3 for the Nexus 7 didn't bring many changes, unless you're a developer.

For the Z, 4.3 will hopefully bring bug fixes from Sony's side as well as the new features from Android. So it will be a fairly important update.
[Xperia Z General] Rekoil:
Yeah, because there are obviously no changes at all if you don't immediately notice visual changes...
[Xperia Z General] efx_d3:
well, wait update
[Xperia Z General] fish droid:
I think what we really need is another kernel
[Xperia Z General] Hellscythe:
this is what happens,

people cry for a 4.2.2 rom, sony releases it because of that, then people ***** because its unfinished and buggy.
[Xperia Z General] Rekoil:
So OS updates are crap, but kernel updates are the sh*t? Do you even tech, bro?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raihan4:
Hey guys..

Currently my note has Carbon ROM 4.2.2 and NX Kernel.. and rooted.. everything works fine

But it was laggy when i play Real Racing 3. So i decided to install Asylum ROM CM10 via GooManager. The thread says "no need to wipe anything" so i just click flash. When flashing... The screen says something like "E;\goomanager....cannot mount blahblah" i can't remember.

I have the CWM backup and my apps is backed up via ROM Toolbox pro.

And then i reboot. When the logo "samsung gt n7000" appears. it goes blackscreen. tried battery pull already, no luck

So, is there any hope for my phone? :(

Thanks before :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Warnahly:
well if you have the backup then restore already !!

and for the future , never and i mean NEVER change your ROM without wiping , better safe than sorry
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raihan4:
Oh sorry forgot to mention that When the logo "samsung gt n7000" appears. it goes blackscreen. tried battery pull already, no luck
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Warnahly:
can you reboot download ( volume down + power + home ) ? if so ,, download any stock N7000 firmware and flash it through odin
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raihan4:
EDIT: It shows up now.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raihan4:
Oh, and, if doing factory reset/wipe, will it delete my Titanium Backup files too?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Warnahly:
it will most probably delete just the apps ,, but its best to reinstall the apps again from playstore ,, not from backup
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raihan4:
OK thanks. Sorted it out already. Now switched to Asylum ROM and NX kernel. Is this any good for gaming because it lags on real racing 3
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] thetourist:
Unfortunately I installed a faulty camera patch trying to improve the camera on the XDA 2i and now my camera doesn't work. Even more stupidly I didn't rename my backup so when I tried to restore from the backup it had already replaced it with the faulty camera driver.

Does anyone know how to re-install the original XDA IIi camera driver?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] dc429uk:
can't U just do hard-reset

can't U just do hard-reset on xdaIIi? I always try different patch and once it fail then just simply hard-reset it
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] mjames_84:
hmm the original camera cab file should still be in your extended rom

In theory you could unhide and unlock the extendedrom run the camera.cab file then re-lock and re-hide the extended rom again.

you should be able to find information on how to do this in the forum. hope this info helps!
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] waleedbutt256:
I wanted to root my DHD but after degrading my phone to froyo..it does no boots properly..IAMADUMBASS problem....the fix is not working so any alternatives!

Fixed...Thnx anyway¬!
[App Stores] Alan_Peter:
Hi,

have you known about companies that helps to submit an application to chinese markets? I've found one service - app4chinese but I think that there are some more like them. Does anybody have an experiance with app store submission there?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicopilami:
Hi

Could someone give me a link or some tips to know how to port an app running on stockSamsung Touchwizz GN2 4.1.2 ROM to ProBAM custom 4.2 ROM ?

Thanks

Nico
[Galaxy S III Accessories] griffin_1:
Hello.

I have been looking for a new case and i found the spg slim armor for the s4. I searched to see if there was a version for the s3 but i couldn't find any until i searched on aliexpress and i found the cases bellow :

Now i say its inspired on the s4 slim armor because from what i searched there isn't any official version of this for the s3, so i don't even call it a knock off but rather a case with the design inspired on the s4 slim armor, so its clearly not a real spg product. To be honest i don't care if its original or not, just as long as it has decent quality for the price

I was wondering if anyone here ever bought this case and if you can leave some feedback about it? I didn't find threads about it but maybe someone got it and didn't post.

I was also looking for an opinion on which color to get. I have a black s3 and im not sure which one to buy: the silver/black one or the white/black one. Which one would you choose? The light blue one seems nice but im not sure how it would look on because those photos can be a bit misleading sometimes.

Right now i use a spg neo hybrid and its grey with neon on the side, so i wasn't sure if i should get a silver one but i guess they are different shades of grey and different design/color combo.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Feeshie:
I haven't bought this case, but I'm definitely interested. How trustworthy is that site?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] griffin_1:
It will be my first time using that website also, but its a bit like ebay with independent sellers (but i think it doesnt have or require the paypal option like ebay). I have seen that a lot of users here on xda have used the website and they don't seem to have much problems with it. The items do take some time to arrive, but that is expected since they are shipped from China most of the time and that also happens with ebay or other websites.

Which color are you thinking of getting? Im still undecised on which one to get, but now im leaning towards the white one a bit more than the silver one but im not sure. Also, it doesn't seem like it from those photos but most of them(if not all) have a shinny finish on the colored part from what i could see from the listing on the website for this case.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 1slow4G:
looks nice..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Feeshie:
If I decide to get one I would probably get a white one. It kinda looks like they have a matte back, but I hope they are glossy plastic like the spigen ones though. Anyone going to buy one?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] YRAJ23:
I would choose Silver, grey or white. My higher priority goes for Silver because white is quite common. Anyway, the choice is yours. Currently I'm using Trident Kraken(Blue) and I love it so much.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] griffin_1:
They do have it in black but i don't think its really a matte black, i think they all have a shiny/glossy finish like you mentioned. I will most likely get one, but im still not sure which color lol

I also liked the silver one for that reason, but im considering the white one a bit more now because i don't have a white case and i already have a grey one ( even though its not silver or glossy), so now im thinking about getting the white one.

EDIT:

Here is other picture where you can see the kind of finish the colored plastic has:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Feeshie:
Let us know how it is when you get it. :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 1slow4G:
That gray would llok great on my phone:D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] griffin_1:
I placed my order for a white case :)

The grey one does look nice also but since my current case is already grey (although different design and type of material, its still grey) and i don't have a white or black and white case, i went with the white one. If the cases turn out to be nice, i might even order other one :D

I will let you know when i get the case, but it will be a while since its shipped from China.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] tsukot:
I just found this slim armor case yesterday @ a chinese store here at Philippines. I tested it and it fits great,! And the case does like cover the silver sides,, so FULL screen protectors are good companion of this case (provided that you have 100% precision in installing the SP) :p
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ayeitschris:
Cool. Is it a two piece case? Like in this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPC1L1_ULhY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[Galaxy S III Accessories] griffin_1:
Cool :) Hopefully the ones online are the same of those ( which likely) and they fit good. I was a bit worried about that, im glad you gave feedback on that ;) Its also nice to know that it wont mess with the screen protectors because some cases end up messing the sides of the screen protectors.

I also have the same question as ayeitschris about being a two part case. I think it is, but im not sure :/
[Galaxy S III Accessories] tsukot:
Yes it is two piece case. It will go well with case friendly screen protectors (obviously).. But with FULL SP, i cant guarantee, but with my realook 3d forming, it should have been a great fit with the case except that i misaligned the SP a bit to the left so its my fault. :rolleyes:

The case does have a good fit, but takes a hell taking it off. :)

Overall, satisfied. It only costs here like $3.5 only. :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] khunfused:
Bought one. The wait begins
[Galaxy S III Accessories] griffin_1:
Same :D I just got the email saying that mine was shipped. The waiting is the worst part =X well, that and if the case isn't good, but if its the same manufacturer that made the one that tsukot reported (which i highly believe it is) then it will be good :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] tsukot:
I hope you get the same because i personally like that case though i haven't bought that one on the nearest chinese store here. I just tried it. :thumbup:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 1slow4G:
Are these flat back or do they have curve to them?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mikeygt:
Can someone post a link to this product? I can't seem to find it on aliexpress.com :(
[Galaxy S III Accessories] griffin_1:
I didn't post it at first because i wasn't sure it was ok ( even though i have seen links on other posts, so i think it is but didn't want to risk it) and i also didn't want people thinking i was the seller trying to promote the case.

Search with the following keywords: slim armor case s3 . This will give you a list with different sellers selling the case. Make sure you select at least the option on the top of the page that says "1 piece only" so it won't show you the listings for cases in bulk.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mikeygt:
Thanks. I found it :good:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] h3ck:
My order just shipped, will update with pics when I get as I haven't seen any so far. I could have missed it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Feeshie:
Aliexpress has so many negative reviews so I hope this all works out..

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/AliExpress

http://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/www.aliexpress.com
[Galaxy S III Accessories] griffin_1:
I was afraid also and this was the first time i used it. I have used ebay for years without many issues and when stuff didn't arrive i would get the refund. I don't know how aliexpress works with this, but we do need to have the same kind of attention to feedback, comments and number business and score jus tlike ebay.

Mine was already shipped and the tracking number says it has already left china yesterday. I will post pics also when i receive it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rhplusa10:
Aliexpress is almost same as chinese ebay.

You have to order from very highly rated sellers.

and as you know, they sell imitation, not the original spigen.

I ordered neo-hybrid case, it does not fit very well.

I want to see review for this case. considering buy one later but afraid of the poor fit and details.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] tsukot:
Thats right. Aliexpress has some good sellers too. Dont be scared to buy from there, just be aware of how to buy intelligently. Like look for sellers who have high ratings, number of orders, etc.

I have had an exp. when an item that i bought took 3months to arrive, I had a FULL refund and i dont need to send back the item! :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] khunfused:
mine came today . it was bigger than I imagined. shell casings is not aligned to rubber material. and buttons are really stiff and unresponsive when case is on phone e
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Feeshie:
So I'm guessing it sucks? :/
[Galaxy S III Accessories] khunfused:
imo yeah, debating whether or not to cut out button holes
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Feeshie:
Is it possible that you could post pictures?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] griffin_1:
Oh no, those are not good news :(

I ask the same as Feeshie, if you could post some post some pictures. It would help us see and know what to expect.

Mine hasn't arrived yet, im thinking it will take a couple more weeks (it usually takes almost a month to arrive here)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Yakul:
****, I bought it without reading the last 3 pages.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] griffin_1:
Hello.

So i just received my case today and i was worried i was going to have the same issues that were reported and that the case wouldn't fit well on the phone. Luckily i was wrong!

I ordered a black and white case and it fits very well on the phone :D Its not loose on the phone and the rubber buttons work well,but i do wish that the power button would give a bit more feedback when pressed, it works when you press it but you don't feel the "click" like you do with the volume buttons. But its not a deal breaker for the case.

Its a nice looking case and for the price i think its a good deal. I guess we just have to be lucky in the seller we pick because i didn't really had the same problems that khunfused has with the case ( aside from the power button not giving as much feedback, but it still works and its aligned with the button on the phone).

Also, one advice : don't remove the colored shell from the rubber part. I tried it and i broke a little bit of the plastic(luckily its just a tiny bit and you can't even notice it, just see the photos), but it just have been because i didn't remove it carefully.

Here are some pictures of the case:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rhplusa10:
Yes, that's what I thought, too.

volume buttons work with "clicking" but not for power button.

The fit is nice, not loose.

but I do not like this case that much. it adds bulk a lot. it is not "slim" armor.

also the plastic part is made of cheap plastic, scratch easily, looks cheap, and fragile. it may be broken if I drop once.

Mine was cracked a little bit on arrival, so I dispute to the seller.

He said he would send a new one. let me see...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kundanjuit:
I accidentally ordered the blue and black one from ebay, but it looks and fits beautifully on my pebble blue s3. I don't have any problem with the volume button. The power button works perfectly but does not give the click feeling. Overall I love this case and it has given a new look to my phone. Here are few pics
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 1slow4G:
U have a link of where u ordered?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kundanjuit:
Ordered it from ebay India, seller doesn't ship it outside India as its just around $4. Haven't seen it on any global selling website except aliexpress.