yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ScottishSwan:
It is a big improvement over the normal Z. It feels just like glass and is fantastic at repelling fingerprints on the screen. Does not get as oily as much as the Z either.

As for scratches, so far i have not got any and i have used a pen, a pair of tweezers, a pencil and a few other objects on the screen. So far, no scratches. Here is hoping it stays that way.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mozzy:
What is your average screen time you are achieving??
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ScottishSwan:
5 hours minimum every charge :)

Sent from my Sony Xperia Z Ultra
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] :
Can't say: SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY... because there's still almost a month to wait in here until it's out... :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Yup, I'm making a huge mistake by hanging around here. I should leave and do other things, and then BOOM! it's out.

This is pure torture.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mcteague:
Heads up anyone in the UK, i got my 3g HSPA+ FOR £549 through GCOM LTD. They are on Ebay and from day of order it took 4 days via Fedex, and that included the Saturday and Sunday. Great video Robbie, cheers, i cant rave enough about this device, for a start is fantastic to get away from manufacturers who dont put much into the physical appearance of their devices and who worship plastic!!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unk_damnation:
Scottish Swan, I'm sure you won't be making video review about this anytime soon, but, just for a thought.. No, seriously, don't.

Anyway, I'm a little confused about this glass panel design. The IP58 rating clearly depends heavily on the performance of the glue on the glass panel.. And oh boy what a thin glass. If sony apply some high-strength, heat-resistant glue on the glass panel, then they can't disassemble the unit for repair purposes. Then again, if they use heat to access the insides of the unit, the risk of LBP like in XZ is always present..

I can only hope sony calculate this risk conservatively in their design..

Now I'm being paranoid :eek:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Did you have to pay VAT & Duty on it mate?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] daleski75:
I would like to know that too as I am tempted to get one as a tablet/phone replacement.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mcteague:
No everything was all in the £549, ordered Friday morning and FedEx knocked on my door Tuesday morning, well impressed
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Thats good to know...

I think I'll still wait for the LTE version and somewhere closer to home to order from in case it needed to be returned for whatever reason.

A couple of years ago my impatience would have gotten the better of me lol

I'm "slightly" better now, but still like a cat on a hot tin roof waiting for it :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] :
My problem is that i ordered a mugen battery for my Note.. because the original battery went off... and now i am all happy seeing the Z Ultra, and i have to agree with you.. a total torture :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mcteague:
I couldnt wait any longer, Ive been following this device for the last 3 months, waiting for every leak and news report i could find, lol. 4g Ive heard is not all that, thats if you can get 4g as its not everywhere and theres the increase in line rental Vodafone are expected to charge. So i thought im gonna save £60 and use it towards the SBH52 headset when it comes out. Rang up the guy on Ebay to see if i could go and collect as hes not far but he said he didnt carry stock but only to order and it would take 2-3 days for funds to clear anyway so either collect in 4 days or have it delivered. He did say that they were selling like hot cakes, ive also spoken to him since and hes assured me that any problems i have ive just to call him as he deals with the warranty. Guess im saying i cant touch or see 4G, but i can my gorgeous phone, so im happy. Antutu score 34384!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
It looks like the ZU is built like the HTC One. If the One breaks, it's broken. Not possible to fix since it's sealed, so if your One breaks, you'll get a new one. I guess it's the same with the ZU. It's indeed very expensive for Sony and HTC (unless Sony plans on hiring some wizards).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Thanks for that mate.... I am very tempted and very envious lol Trying my best to wait :)

Thinking about ordering a cheep tpu case and a screen protector so I'm ready to go when it lands, but I think that may just make teh wait worse lol What I really want is the magnetic charging dock/cable, I don't want to be opening the port cover every time to charge... Anyone know if the one from the Xperia Z fits?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] daleski75:
Wait a couple of weeks and see if you get a letter through the post asking for a VAT payment from the delivery company as this happened to me when I ordered a Nexus from google directly a few years back.

---------- Post added at 01:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:30 PM ----------

This guy apparently has them in stock in the UK (C6802) model for £499

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-SIM-F...74322?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item1e7dc4e412
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mcteague:
Thats a really good price, Wow and have you seen his feedback score, 982,000 f...k me!, although estimated delivery is 20 August so i imagine he will get in to order, Fedex do offer a free service that only takes about a week as they have there own planes. With that feedback score you cant go wrong and ebay backup on purchases.............i'd do it!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
These days they won't deliver the item unless you pay the VAT and DUTY first so I've you've already received it your in the clear.

I've bought off Ecell in the past... My old 32gig Galaxy S3 I think. I had no problems with them.

Still I'm trying my best to wait until I can get an LTE one with the charging dock. Hopefully someone will bundle them together for a decent price.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] daleski75:
Holding off for the LTE version if it ain't too much more when it comes out over here or the other option is to grab a Nexus 7 and keep my HTC One as well but there is something about having all that screen space which is very appealing to me.

Choice choices or the mrs will answer it for me and say NO stop buying gadgets!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ScottishSwan:
Trust me,

ditch the tablet and HTC One and buy the Z Ultra. It is a great feeling having just the 1 device that can do everything. Plus, the Z Ultra will be a lot quicker than both Nexus 7s.

It is the best device i have ever owned, and i have almost owned them all ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mcteague:
Not to mention first device out with Snapdragon 800 and then theres that 6 week wait still!!!!.........12 months and hopefully the second version will be out, then ill hold off for the 4G one. But boy what a classy phone, class you can feel in your finger tips.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ScottishSwan:
Indeed. I feel part of an elite club right now knowing most of the world still has that 6 weeks wait haha :p

The device feels premium though. Super slick and the screen feels so so smooth, like silk. Amazing. I never thought i could be so happy with a device considering i already had high hopes.

So many devices i have bought have never lived up to what i wanted from them. This though, wow.

Anybody who is on the fence, do yourself a favor and buy one NOW!! Do you really need 4G? Really? Convince yourself you do not and order one haha
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
What has "need" every had to do with it... "Want" is all that its about........

Having said that I bought the LTE version of the Note 2 and have never got to use more than Dual Chanel HSPA+ because my network hasn't rolled out LTE yet.

However it is rolling out in Q4 this year so I would prefer the LTE compatible ultra. See I know myself too well, if I buy the one without LTE now I will only end up selling and buying a 4G one once the network is available lol

In the mean time I'll bought a cheep TPU case and some screen protectors in anticipation, at least I will be able to get a feel for the size of the device with a case in my hand. :o

4 weeks to wait until stock of the LTE model is expected over here.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mcteague:
Infact im soooo pleased i might not even root it!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Yeah like thats ever gona happen lol :p

Only playing with you mate..... I wager in 60 days time you will be rooted and rocking a custom kernel etc

No matter how fantastic any device I always feel the need to "improve" upon it with a few custom tweaks. I could never see myself running without "root" if it was available.

Mainly I just use a custom kernel for fast charge of the device, audio tweaks etc.

I suspect I may run a bit of volume boost on the speakers with the Ultra.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mcteague:
Well okay, we could do with a better battery symbol....dpi change...louder volume, and tablet mode would be interesting with paranoid!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] RaindancerAU:
Thanks for all the reviews and feedback so far.

A question - how does it perform in full daylight? Easy enough to read? Does the auto brightness work ok?

Thanks.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ScottishSwan:
It performs nicely. I think the screen is bright overall, even on the lowest setting it feels bright.

So yeah, i have not had any issues with outdoor visibility.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Coming from a note 2 that is one of my biggest gripes. The outdoor visibility on the note 2 is rubbish, I have to turn the brightness to 100% and its still hard to read.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avsquare:
haha, it's funny to see people surfing XDA but doesn't root their phone.. might as well use iPhone? :p

on a serious note. custom kernel and ROMs aside, the first thing that I'll do with root is to debloat all the crap :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mcteague:
Good to see some people draw conclusions without knowing the facts, infact alittle research and you'll find ive been on here since 2008, rooting perhaps before you were even out of nappies!!, research my profile you'll find my post, airhead.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avsquare:
1) do you need to create an account to be able to root your phone?

2) you equate your penis size to the join date on a forum?

lol.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
I'm with you on that one lol
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mcteague:
Ha ha, lol, now youre really showing your age, actually im proud of having an account and being a senior member, not all of us equate holding our dicks in our hands to flashing roms
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avsquare:
Well, if being a Senior Member makes you feel very special or a VIP here, by all means.. whichever floats your boat. :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Read this again:

Which would mean that he wasn't serious and therefore joking. No need to overreact.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mcteague:
Yeah basically what i had to say wasn't important, is that what he meant
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tarzan-:
Ohh guys chill, I'm just waiting for the root to arrive for ZU, not used to use my phone like that. I need full control.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avsquare:
Not too used without root access and naked phone :(

Tomorrow my country will have an official launch event for the LTE variant. I suppose sales will be by end of August as many rumors and shops telling me that.

I guess when the product is launched I'll finally get to see cases and accessories available locally.

Pre-ordered the SBH52 with one of the local store :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Where are you based mate?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avsquare:
Singapore. :)

Attached a copy of the launch material
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Nice, is this just a launch party and you can buy in a few weeks or can you buy from today?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avsquare:
Launch party. I've heard that some "friendly" sales person from authorized dealers said that pre-order will commence on 23rd Aug. The price in USD for pre-order would be approximately 815-820 (fluctuations) and it will include the SBH-52. Collection date was claimed to be 1st September.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Do you know which model of the LTE are you getting the C6833 or the C6806?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avsquare:
Never heard of the model number but I think it's clear that it shall be C6833. Singapore's LTE band is on 1800/2600MHz, the other variant doesn't have 1800MHz but only 2600MHz.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Interesting that the same as the European LTE Model.... May be a option for an import for us over here :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mozzy:
How much is the sbh52??
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avsquare:
No idea. Expecting 150-190 Singapore dollars personally. The SBH-50 is about 12X Singapore at Sony Store.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] RaindancerAU:
Model numbers listed here; http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=44404485#post44404485

LTE Models are 6806, 6833, 6843

HSPA+ models are 6802 and XL39h
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avsquare:
Bad phrasing - I know what are the model numbers available but what I mean is Sony hasn't said which model number they are releasing for the Singapore market, but base on our LTE band it should be logically C6833.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dawabz94:
Thanks for your videos, very interesting

I myself am hesitating between the z ultra and coming note 3

Shame the battery is not removable, I also would have expected a bigger battery

And at last, an IR Blaster would have been a welcome addition

Will see what Samsung bring september 4, but looks like note 3 won't go beyond 6'. Shame

Well thank you for sharing your experience abt the ZU, have a nice day :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] PhilipTD:
Variants

I wonder if someone might be able to help me with something. I would like to purchase the XZU and use it on T-Mobile here in NYC. I can't seem to find an explanation as to what the model numbers correspond. I do see that C6802, C6833, and C6843 designate LTE, but what's the difference between C6833 and C6843? Is one of them the international version? Which model should I get?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
- C6802: HSPA+ version

- C6833: International LTE version

- C6806: North American LTE version

Both 6833 and 6806 works on T-Mobile, and you'll get LTE on both. Never heard of the C6843 model though, so i have no idea what that is.

Edit: Here's a nice thread for you.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bivabo:
tks

Thank for your video
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] boterkaaseneieren:
What crap video. All blabla and no fingerprints? Whaha
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SUPERUSER:
this video is made a long time ago, the arguments might not look the same today
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Now I'm sure you're just a piece of **** troll. You just have to say something about something all the time. You're the biggest whiner I've ever encountered here. Keep on going and I'll report the hell out of you.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] boterkaaseneieren:
Yep i do my Lord
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cenkaetaya:
I also made a video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEtzlTnJ168
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Alright, nice to know that you're aware of it :p I may have overreacted to your post (yeah, I did), but please try to act nice around these parts? It's really annoying when you start trolling. The only thing you're achieving is irritated people and a report.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] boterkaaseneieren:
You absolutely right. No you really are right. Why I do it, I don't know. Did not flash in weeks hi hi. when I had my Samsung s4 I flashed daily. With this phone still non. My sincerely apology. Cheers
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
No problem, mate. Let's just move on and see what happens :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
hmmm... i was all set for a...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] boterkaaseneieren:
Sorry to disappoint you but this is war grownups do :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] chacho_2me:
wohoooh! you are in XDA Mr. Scottish Swan? few weeks ago I was searching for reviews for this awesome Xperia Z Ultra..because i was still not ure whether to buy it or just wait for the next big thing.beause usally, what i do is buy the latest high end phone and then sell it next year to buy the next big thing..but i was so interested with XZU..and your videos are the one that made me realize that is should buy it...and after i bought it..i fell in love it (even though it was bigger than what i expected)..and looks like i wont be selling this one next year...this phone is for keeps! cheers to you Mr. ScottishSwan!!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Ironically he sold it and got an iPhone 5S :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zergslayer69:
Chacho got the iphone or swan? Would be weird going from 6.44 to 4 inches.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Swan. Can't remember why, but I think he gave us the reason earlier in this thread or in another thread of his.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] chacho_2me:
still...my ZU rocks..together with root and xposed...totally feeling good already.too bad we cannot customize/theme the hangout sms..still ZU rocks for me :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mayur_32:
Hi Friends,

Did any 1 tried to connect "Red Gear 3 in1 Wireless Controller Gamepad" with ZU, because i am planning to buy it.

OR any 1 tried any other gamepad expect PS3 Dual shock?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Never even heard of that one. Google it and see if it's compatible with Android. I have only tried to connect a PS3 controller to my ZU, and that worked fine - as expected. It's also possible to connect an Xbox 360 controller to Android. You can also use MOGA. Those are the controllers that are known to work without any issues.
[Motorola Atrix 2] a1morrison:
I'm hoping to find a few ppl that are still running stock ICS. I recently flashed numa, which I love the rom but there are a couple of things of like back the way they were. I liked the stock email client, the stock swype keyboard, and last but not least i like the gallery app from stock cause it had that built in editor. If anyone could help me out with these apps I would be indebted to you.
[Motorola Atrix 2] 1BadWolf:
Just FYI, that will probably not work as NUMA is a deodexed ROM and the apps you're requesting are odexed. Of course, depending on how badly you want them, there are many ways and threads/tutorials on how to deodex that you could check out.

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[Motorola Atrix 2] a1morrison:
Thanks for the heads up on that one.
[Motorola Atrix 2] 41rw4lk:
I've been running stock for a long time, and I found the Xposed framework which lets you add modules and tweak your phone like mad, you just have to have some modules. The cool thing is it runs the background on stock ICS, and if there is a problem all you have to do is disable the framework, no having to flash backups and whatnot. I've been working on a theme for stock ICS to get that CM10 style theming going on, and it's coming along pretty nicely. It uses the Xtheme module to do the work. I'll post some links and maybe you all might find some other things that you like and all that.

Xposed Framework

Xtheme Engine
[Motorola Atrix 2] marnold425:
I guess this device is dead not one person posted a single stock apk and this thread is a year old. wow. shouldn't have bought this legacy device kinda still thought it was useful. can't find stock messaging app anywhere or launcher
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Slash137:
Searching in Arc Themes and Apps I found the i1 Phonebook and it works perfectly :D

And I found SemcPhone too but it didn't work so I tried to port to us and here is it.

I FORGET TO SAY THAT I'M USING B.1.100 FW.

First, before push the Phonebook you must to put this in your /system/build.prop:

dalvik.vm.verify-bytecode=false

dalvik.vm.dexopt-flags=v=n,o=v,m=y

Then, I cleared the Phonebook data in Settings/Apps

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Installation:

I pushed them with ADB but, if you don't have/know how to use it, then:

1. Edit your build.prop.

2. Copy the files to your sdcard.

3. Move them to system/app.

4. Give them right permissions. (rw-r--r--)

5. Reboot

6. Play with the new alphabetical bar from Phonebook :good:

Don't forget to press Thanks button :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bibhu059:
Phone book is not working
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Slash137:
Did you cleared Phonebook's data?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bibhu059:
thanx bro.it worked..keep it up:good:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] a0w:
thanks for sharing
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sixth.pr1m3:
[MENTION=5227710]Slash137[/MENTION]

can you please tell me why a build.prop edit is required? I am using custom build.prop, it contains:

dalvik.vm.verify-bytecode=true

dalvik.vm.dexopt-flags=m=y

so do I need to add the new lines to the end of bulid.prop or replace these lines with the new ones?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sixth.pr1m3:
[MENTION=4804412]nadom42[/MENTION]

both of them are different compared to OP build.prop edit as mentioned.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Jaegerx:
I get FC when I switch to phone. Is it cuz I didn't install the one that you uploaded? Also it crashes when I turn on my device.. Don't know why... I changed my build.prop as you said.

Can you help me?:(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Luucong:
Semkphone not working...can you guide me..?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] siddheshvartak:
hey

semcphone gives.fc.

it forced stops when i.switch. from contacts to phone...

xu.54fm

zperience rom

transcend kernel
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Slash137:
I don't think that is cause my SemcPhone. They can work without the other apk. Try clearing Phonebook's data and, if that not work, clean cache and dalvik :S

Sended from ST25i using XDA Premium HD app
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bibhu059:
Everything is working perfectly only thing is the phonebook animation is little bit laggy
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] siddheshvartak:
I tried what you said...

but it doesn't work for me...

semcphone still gives fc....
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] DdcCabuslay:
[MENTION=5227710]Slash137[/MENTION] Did you not get my PM? Respond or I'm reporting the thread.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ECHO2235:
works on My sola ics.54 without any bug :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ApriliaM3:
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