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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unk_damnation:
Ah yes, forgot the unlock bootloader thingy. Actually prefer devices with pre-unlocked bootloader, as with my previous device, but sony make things difficult..

If you only need root for apps that need root (which is still very useful), then it's better to wait for root method without unlocking your bootloader. But that means no custom ROMs, no kernel mod, no recovery, etc. Your pick.

But hey, ZU isn't even rootable yet :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
I believe you can still have a custom recovery without a bootloader unlock mate, well you could on the Xperia Z anyways. :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] delicioustian:
I think the picture for "root" is fake , only created by some android application.

Also, I think it's useful to get the phobet unlocked . It seems we lost some of

the functions, but It doesn't matter at all.

The screen really sucks , compare to S4 and N7105. It doesn't mean larger screen

have better performance. So I don't care if it doesn't have X-Reality or B .
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unk_damnation:
Didn't know this until now :eek: So there is a workaround on this (and from some short search and skimming, looks like the solution is not limited to Z)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Bahahaha!!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Drakosha:
I'll see you saying that in 4-5 months, when AMOLED screens start to burn out and not only lose their colors, but often develop "burned" images just like plasma TV-s. I have had both Note 1 & 2, and both finished that way. :( That's the main reason I've decided to never buy an AMOLED device again.

Take a look at any aged Galaxy S device - Captivate, Vibrant, SII etc. Almost every one of them has yellowish grays, bleak colors, even more yellowish whites, not speaking of the often found devices with keyboard images (or other interface elements) burned into screens. Status bar, by the way, is burned in EVERY one of them - including your own, get some screen test program and see for yourself.

ZU screen is beautiful, color-rich, and even may be it doesn't have such blacks as AMOLED panels - I don't care as long as I don't have to shiver every day thinking of static images burning into screen, or wearing the panel out just by using my phone.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] GOF007:
I dont seem to have any problem with my screen on Galaxy Tab 7.7 which aged ~19 months.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mcteague:
I agree, nice to have slide up or down to hide it, like Ascend mate
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] An0nYm0uS1337:
Norton flagged it as a virus :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] michieff:
Slow down cowboy. "Sucks" is a strong word. My old HTC Desire HD screen sucks compared to the S4. This screen doesn't suck. It's all a matter on what extremely unrealistic colors you want out from it. Some prefer realistic colors and some don't. Deal with it. :victory:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
I have a note 2 and while the screen is generally good it really sucks in sunlight. I'm hoping the Ultra will fair better.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ShALLaX:
Can we keep this thread on track please? Take your screen arguments elsewhere. Thanks.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] GOF007:
The thread is side tracking because there is no actual progress here, it is normal for people to discuss things at hand.

When there is some progress on the main idea the thread will automatically back on it way.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mcteague:
Biggleswade, WOW small world, im in Stevenage.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Rado_vr6:
It's been done, check the general threads
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ShALLaX:
Bigger than you think... I'm actually living in India at the moment.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mcteague:
Lol, that shut me up, great work but way beyond my skills, gonna leave to the super devs like yourself to package something up for root.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Style68:
I think you are mistaken.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
It's here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2405318
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Style68:
Thanks.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bear2008:
i use baidu root to root and vroot to install su
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] waveloom:
I work in Italy, for Samsung tech support, and in over 3 years of Amoled display dispatchment and several thousent devices we had for repair, between all the possible fix we had to deal too... i never seen the stuff you are talking about.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Drakosha:
Well, THIS is indeed the "HUGEST BULL**** ever written in the hystory of mobile." I don't know if this is your own "bull****", or you just acting as a good supporter of Samsung, but PLEASE stop lying to less-informed people. OK?

I work as freelance serviceman, helping people with their android smartphones - upgrade firmwares, unbrick etc. And I had worked with literally hundreds if not thousands of Amoled-driven phones, not only from Samsung, but also from HTC, Motorola, Pantech etc. And you DARE to say that in your "practice" you've never seen something like that?

These picts are NOT "unique cases". This is TYPICAL fate of every amoled device, whose owner doesn't know about amoled limitations and\or doesn't take care of them.

1) Amoleds BURN AT THE SUN - if you're buying a phone, used to be displayed on stand with original advertisement stickers not peeled of its screen, you WILL end up as the first of these pictures. I've seen DOZENS of such devices - and you didn't? Bulls****, man. Sorry.

2) Amoleds develop BURNED-IN images if left with static image for prolonged time. Typical example - phone hang with screen left on & keyboard open. If owner doesn't notice, by the time battery drains - screen will be damaged. I'm saying that, based on huge number of real world cases.

3) Amoleds CHANGE COLORS with age. I've seen LOTS of devices with yellow gray & dark, shifted blue, and almost NO device, even my own brand new Note II, is able to keep colors unchanged - my first Note burned some "ghost" images on blue background after one year of extremely cautious usage, and Note II started do develop "lines" on grey background in less than 5 months!

So stop lying and quit advertising your work provider. I have nothing against Samsung, but I dislike very much when people who don't know a THING about technology are fooled by those, who know. Got it?

Draco.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vinokirk:
AMOLEDs do get screen burn/image retention. But it does happen on LCDs too. Noting is safe it seems!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
...hmmm I like amoled more than my triluminos display. I like saturated colors :/

For all my life I never saw issues like on the pictures. (I changing the phones every month, maybe that's why)

But still I wish there was another version (double price, I dont care) with Amoled display. ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Drakosha:
vinokirk, LCD-s do not suffer from screen burn. It is physically impossible. They do, however, IN EXTREMELY RARE CASES "exhibit a similar phenomenon called transient image persistence, which is sometimes confused with screen burn but is not permanent." (c) Wiki. Now here I can confirm, that during my many-year practice I've NEVER seen any LCD screen to suffer from image persistence. To be honest I've never thought that something like that is possible at all with LCDs, until I've read about image persistence in Wiki.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
How old the phone need to be (with amoled) to get burn the screen ? Or ages is not important in this case
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Drakosha:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screen_burn-in

avetny, it depends on usage & ... the Sun. Yes, the Sun. Phones that are used as navigators on car's dashboards, or are often left in the sun with screen faced up - can dye in a month. The worst possible thing that can happen to Amoled - is option in "Developer settings", called "Stay Awake". Combine this with desktop dock and \ or "DayDream" from 4.2, and you can easily imagine the consequences...

DO NOT let amoled screen to be switched on for all time! Do not install apps like "Desktop clock" or similar!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Daaamn. Ok lesson learned
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vinokirk:
I assure you LCDs do get screen burn, as I have one with screen burn right in front of me, as I type!

And my Dell XPS13 suffers from image retention :(

I will be getting the panel replaced soon :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
I know AMOLED burns-in even though I never seen it in my own eye yet in mobile display.

But I do seen AMOLED CHANGE COLORS with age, some within a year already color shift.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] elevation_2:
I read on another XDA thread that the 360 root works on the latest firmware. (.510)

http://shuaji.360.cn/root/

This however only runs on a chinese OS. Any idea how to make it work for the rest?

Thank you
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vaud27:
still waiting for a root exploit
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] eijnaix:
Rooting is already possible on Z Ultra with the latest firmware....14.1.B.1.532

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InZonzxToBU

Its a lot easier....
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] geniusatplay:
I have xperia T (AT&T version) ; when my battery is 100% charged and check voltage (plugged to AC charger), it shows 4.02 or 3.98 V and when i unplug my phone from charger it shows 3.6 ,3.4 and sometimes 3.45 V; phone turns off when i open menu or some applications; battery percentage changes frequently; it drops to 85% and after some time it shows 92% and phone restarts or turns off very frequently; no software update helped ; is this battery faulty?

thanks;
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peetr_:
Yes, you need new battery.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brosenz:
I've looked around and I did not find any dedicated forum just for the Xperia Z Ultra, thanks
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sebring5:
No, request has been made.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] avsquare:
looking forward to it and joining the family.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrewtst:
Waiting XDA open dedicate section for Xperia Z Ultra as well.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] bellerophon90:
My tablet is telling Me it is charged but when I unplug it it's at 95%? Anyone else experience this?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Username invalid:
Are you using the stock battery graph or a third party app? What ROM and kernel are you running?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] corythug:
That's normal don't worry about it, it will only charge to close to 100 then let it trickle down to about 95 then trickle up and repeat while it's fully charged and still plugged in, so you unplugged it after the device let itself trickle down to 95. That's all.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Richieboy67:
Or you can calibrate.. Get a battery stats calibration app.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alfie013:
please help me how to downgrade from 4.2.2 to 4.1.2 in my Samsung Galaxy S3

thank you.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] billythebest:
If you have a custom rom enter in the recovery and make a full wipe (factory reset, cache, dalvik cache) or if you have a philz recovery select "clean before install a new rom" . After this you can flash the 4.1.2 rom.

Sorry for bad english

Greetings
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
General > sticky roll up thread

All guides are here.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] TCBVai:
When I insert the SD into my gear in the boot mode,It displayed"SD download sections=1 NOT allow UPDATE!" What does it mean,please?~! Thank you very~very much~!
[General Topics] ruhi123:
A number of months since its first appearance in the market, Google Nexus 7 is still an outstanding tablet. Now that the 8GB edition is gone, the 16 GB tablet now sells at a very affordable $199. Add some more and you will get the 32GB version for only $249. 3 major tablets also emerged following its popularity: the Nook HD, Kindle Fire HD and the infamous iPad Mini. But when it comes to battery life, stunning display and design, Google Nexus 7 tablet stands out among the rest.
[General Topics] PVL_93_RU:
Seriously? Sad but true - nothing beats iPad's in terms of battery life
[General Topics] mr.bepe:
yes, in my experience ipad is better than nexus7 about battery life
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Sebastianq28:
The volume of this room is pretty low. I'm sure it's not the phone as in other roms the volume is much louder. I can barely hear YouTube in a public setting. Lol. Anyone know how to fix this? Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Neva Eva Forget 1984:
Maybe give the Viper Modz a try here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2191223

or ask in the thread of the Rom...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Sebastianq28:
Tried in the thread but then there all this is a developer thread! Lol. And will do. Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] slaydog:
I believe you can flash the NEAK kernel, then install the uNEAK app from the Market and adjust the volume. Did this last night on PAC-Man rom and volume is nice and loud now

Got it from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2000328
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Neva Eva Forget 1984:
I also use the Neak Kernel with Beanstalk and use the uNeak app from the Playstore. You can adjust the mic, headphones and speaker volumes. If it's compatible with your Rom, might want to give it a try.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Sebastianq28:
Kinda wanted to stay on stock kernel but if those viper apps mentioned previously before don't work I'ma have to switch. Thanks guys!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Viper works flawlessly on most if not all Rom's!! There's a lot of info on the page. So if you can figure out how to get everything working. That'll be a great accomplishment grasshopper!;)

Lol

Sent from SKYNOTE using Taptalk 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gregsarg:
This...^^^^^^^^^.....g
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Sebastianq28:
Lol I'm reading through the thread and holy crap. It's somewhat Confusing. Lol and I'm not sure which of the Apps to choose... Or how to find out which cpu type to choose.. So confused! Lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Here ya go. This is what I did http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=43953284&postcount=2053
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Sebastianq28:
So you didn't mess with any setting at all? Just installed the app then added all those files and chose one you likes?

Just to make sure

which of the 2 apps did you download?

What cpu setting did you choose?

Which of the ir files did you like the best? Haha

And thanks a ton man!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Sebastianq28:
So I found out the ViPER4Android might be the solution to my volume issues. But every time i go to settings > Device > Sound > MUSIC EFFECTS I get an error that says "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped" Anyone getting this? is there a fix?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Ok I'll post what I downloaded..

Ok you may have just installed the wrong one. Delete the one you have installed first. Then reboot and reinstall the new one!

Here's the one I used:

http://db.tt/XTj0YXNH

And you only need one installed!

As far as the other sound file's, I highlighted which one I downloaded from the viper page.

You just have to use a file explorer to move the files to the correct folder!

Once your done, start a song then open viper audio mod. And change your setting! From there...

FYI:

Keep in mind that if you have a Bluetooth earpiece connected. And then if you connect into the headphone jack. It'll default to the Bluetooth sound for you headphone jack. Until you disconnect the Bluetooth. Then it'll default to the headset setting in VIPER..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Sebastianq28:
Ok i Downloaded the file but still have a couple questions.

1. Do I Just use the apk in the file you gave me? or do i need anything else from that folder to install?

2. Once installed what CPU type do I choose for the AT&T Galaxy Note II?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Ok I taught I gave you just the apk.

Here try this one it's the apk only:

http://db.tt/f0spvlYv

But you can use the first one I gave you also. I think I use the file on the right of that zip.

The apk I used was like 1.28mb..

Cpu setting..

After install, open, then install driver. It's the last one on the list A9/15..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Sebastianq28:
lol i got the app working and it only BARELY raises the volume and for some reason the tweaks only work on speaker? not an headphone? :confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Then something is wrong. Did you perform a reboot after you installed the driver? :confused:

Because all mine work. Headset, speaker, Bluetooth, they all change the sound. If you have some head phones use those to set it up.

What steps do you do. Do you know what to turn on and what not to? All the info is on the viper page!!

Check post#2 the sound setting are there...:cool:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Sebastianq28:
Yes I did the reboot. And the thing is when I tried to set it up with my headphones (audio technica brand) no setting changed any sound. I could turn anything on or off and no change would reflect. :(:(:(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
I'll send you some instructions on how to get it done
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Sebastianq28:
OK thanks. I'll wait for em
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] jamalkhaffaf:
Hey guys, I always wandered why apps run I'm background even though its been 2 weeks or so since u used them.

How can I prevent that from happening?

The reason I am asking is because those apps kill my ram. My ram hit 80% occupied and every time I have to hit kill tasks.

Some other times I hit kill tasks but those apps keep running in background sooo annoying.

I also installed greenify which hibernate those apps and they keep running.

I don't wanna install them cause I use them from time to time. So what could be the solution for this problem?

Please help thanks a lot.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] horr1blek1tten:
The run at startup. Some do. Restart your phone check what's running and uninstall or stop the processes
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] jamalkhaffaf:
I already limited that to only the apps I want to start at boot. So u don't think that's the issue.

At boot things go well but after 4 days things start to get messy and apps start in background by it self and when I kill them, they just load again. Its nuts.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] horr1blek1tten:
If that happens I just uninstall things I don't need etc like 3rd party lunchers keyboards all that uses ram
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] erica_renee:
Android is designed to do this..

Do a search for how android / linux kernel managed ram.. YOUR Fighting your phone and how it works by killing off apps. If you device needs the ram it will kill off the least used app ..

but there are some rogue apps. IF THE APP Creates account LIKE Facevirus

you have to disable its sync settings.. ohh and you will have to do so every day or to it turns its setting back to suit there needs not yours..

other rogue apps do the same..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] pvsgh:
If you are rooted, you can use Greenify. With this you can hibernate any application that starts in background which will save both your RAM and Battery.

Search for this app on XDA or Play store

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TeddyOFLove:
Hello guys. I have just switched from s3 to note 2, and i already love it, 2 Gb of ram and s pen kinda makes whole lot of difference :o. Even though i will have to get used to carrying this beast around :rolleyes:.

But the question is: is it worth to root and start flashing custom roms, like i did on S3.

Is it reasonable to think that if you flash custom rom based not on TW spen will not work?

Maybe its just better to wait for android 4,2 or 4,3 whichever sammy will give us :D.

Just wanna hear your 2 cents guys.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Boymysterio29:
Its up to you. Im happy with rooted stock. It depends what you want. Personally im happy and used to Touchwiz (Note 2 is my first Android) Do some research on AOSP roms and see what suits you. Its defo worth rooting. When I got my Note 2 back from repair I rooted within 10 mins because I couldnt live without the freedom of root! Do your homework before flashing roms but rooting is a big YES
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr.m0x:
It's only worth it if you know what you want to do with root. If you're happy with the phone as it is then it's not necessary.

-- Sent from the mighty Note 2 --
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tweeny80:
Flashing a 4.2 ROM will remove the dedicated spen stock apps but there are free alternatives that ALMOST fill the gap, but not quite. I believe cyanogen is able to 'read' when the stylus is removed, allowing trigger apps to respond.

Go ahead root, get a recovery and backup your stock rooted rom and efs then go hard trying all the awesome 4.2.2 roms available
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Timelord6014:
If you liked the CM roms, you could try CM 10.2 UNOFFICIAL.

I'm using it with the imei restore from tamirda (dont worry if you're not flashing from a ME6 rom you'll be fine)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] multipro:
I used the phone with stock OS for 8 months with no problems. I was happy with it and i recently only ROMed my phone for a change.

Currently using JellyBAM and im really happy with it but if you dont want to stuff around the stock flash is perfectly fine.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] notfaded1:
I don't know what's going on... I updated to 4.3 and now dialer is missing from lower right corner of launchpad at bottom right of my nexus 4??? It has the android icon with white box on his chest now where dialer used to be... When I click where phone dialer icon used to be it says "App. isn't installed."

Anyone know why or how I can fix it? Or can someone post the apk so I can fix it?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CoolApps:
Do you know how to make it a system app because that is what you must do.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mahamiyan:
i had the same problem but i restored the app+data from the titanium app, you can try it.
[Networking] squirrelboy31:
I can connect to 1xRTT networks, EvDo, and LTE, however, whenever I try to connect to eHRPD (I have tried multiple areas of my state that have strong signal) it won't connect. It will switch between 1xRTT (connecting) and eHRPD (disconnected).

If you need more information please ask ￼

SPH-L720 (Sprint Galaxy S IV)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mawake:
So after reading up about JB 4.3 and Trim, etc etc I decided to flash to this newest CM version.

Everything works great apart from that I have no service.

My Note 2 is an international version, on Orange/Everything Everywhere, and was on 4.2.2.

I flashed to 10.1 to see if it was just 10.2 but no signal there either. Is it just not compatible with my modem or kernel or something? Is there something I can flash to fix this?

Thanks in advance for any help!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Boymysterio29:
Check your Imei first, if its 0049 then its corrupt and you would have to either restore a backup or efs or if you didnt make a backup youre f****d.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mawake:
Works fine when flashed back to stock rom! Just tried it. Must be some kinda compatibility issue
[LG Optimus Me P350] Roomsz:
I need a guide how to port my rom based on cm7 to samsung galaxy ace s5830 M (i) (c), because i have an error in the status bar, Not appears :rolleyes:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Macmee:
I use pie controls and I want to hide the navigation bar, anyone know how to do this? I tried all 3 apps that claim to be able to do this in the play store and none worked for me, maybe because I'm on 4.3.

Also, anyone know a good browser that supports flash?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Yadao:
This app worked for me: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys&hl=en

I think you need to be rooted for it to work, though.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Brenex:
I'm a huge fan of that app. Use it since day one, works great.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Macmee:
Unfortuantely this hides the nav bar *and* the status bar.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Yadao:
It only hides the nav bar for me :/
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Macmee:
The button in the app even says "hide system bar / status bar"