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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] angelofmusic:
I knew it was only a matter of time until people discovered this. I have talked to Negri and Negri talked to Sony and this is a known issue. I also have this problem. It is more or less noticeable in rooms that are not well lit. It's very hard to see in ambient lighting. You can see this in my YouTube video. Either this is an error in calibration, like black coordinates are not correct, IE black not (0,0,0) and it makes blacks too bright or possibly a limitation of the display.

Here is the link to show you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P98sliPh3k starts at 12:08.

Indeed contrast ratio is not good because blacks are too bright. Would love to see other do what I did in this video before turning fan boy.

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OK but how does it look in the dark at 100% brightness. You really can't judge blacks in ambient lighting. The light is brighter than the display masking the true contrast.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ScottishSwan:
Blacks in a completely dark room with screen at 100% do not look completely black no BUT, if I'm in a dark room I'd never have screen brightness at 100% I value my eye sight ;)

Brightness set to 15% with auto adjust on looks fantastic. 95% of actual use scenarios the screen is fantastic. Almost all LCD screens i have tried have some sort of color shift across there diagonal axis.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
It seems you too use to AMOLED, I check your review, 99% is Samsung.

Samsung AMOLED is pure black as they is no backlight on it, but.... is that means AMOLED really great? No... it always have black crush issue and over saturation set by Samsung, I know you can set different color profile, but others than Standard that is over saturation, the rest is way too dull. Only until recently, the professional mode in S4 consider nice. Previously all is over saturation and too deep black until details in black/dark area all gone.

Your talk on not enough black or bad contrast ratio, I know you technically measure it, but for me and a lot people find it is far than enough. Also bear in mine unless you are half blind or insist hurt your eye, no one will ever use 100% brightness in any situation.

The issue you mention happen in all LCD in market as this is LCD behavior, it only won't happen in AMOLED. You won't get pure black like what you seen in AMOLED when you push limit brightness to 100% for all LCD especially in dark room.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Nicotine+:
AMOLED display user's will find it hard for few days then getting used to LCD (XzUltra)which is one of the best display u can have right now
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
[YOUTUBE]9_CEqPDMtOs[/YOUTUBE]
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] omersak:
http://hi-tech.mail.ru/review/misc/sony_xperia_z_ultra.html

New Russian review, contrast ratio measured to be 930:1. Also:

"The pixel density of 344 ppi, the image is very clear, including the fine print. Measured at maximum brightness is 425 cd / m 2 , such a reserve would be sufficient. The contrast ratio is now at a good level - about 930:1, which is almost twice as good as the screen Xperia Z. This and more deep, rich images.

By the way, the screen performs well in direct light, thanks to laminated glass OptiContrast. Lack of air space between the glass and the screen allows the image is not "fade" in bright outside light. Viewing angles are significantly wider than the Xperia Z - color angle shifted slightly, but the contrast is gradually falling. This is because black is rapidly becoming purple tide, the image at an angle could lose depth. Perhaps, this parameter Xperia Z Ultra still lags behind the best representatives with LCD screens IPS."

and

"The increase of brightness signal relative gamma curve causes some problems. The average range of 1.82 - this is well below the optimal value of 2.2. The image looks brighter than it should be, and the lighter shades are less legible."
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rockstar1630:
Update time:

Was out of town from past 15 days, hence could not update:

- Before going out of town, I returned the handset to the service center in Gurgaon. Faced a lot of pathetic 'service'. The dealer said if you want immediate resolution you must visit the service center. The service center was in shambles with floor dugged up and water leaking from everywhere and customers getting a classic harassment treatment.

- After a lot of haggling with service center people. They gave me a return slip and advised me to pick up a new set from the dealership.

- After a 1 hour drive to the dealership in Gurgaon Traffic (and a 5 am flight to catch next morning), was made to wait for 2 hours as there were no handsets at the dealership. Checked 3 different handsets, all 3 had different black levels!. The dealership person opened new sets and resealed them in front of me.

- Compared the black levels in a dark room of 2 xperia z ultras with galaxy note. All three had different levels, with notes screen 'disappearing in dark' and light bleeding on z ultras, one brighter than the other.

- By this time was completely fed up and lost trust on sony as a brand. (More because of pathetic customer care rather than the product).

- Made clear to the dealership that I want a full refund and am not interested in continuing with sony brand.

- The owner said he will obtain permission from sony and issue a refund.

- The customer care rep of sony said it is upto the dealership to issue a refund and they have nothing to got to do with it.

- This went of for 15 days between dealership/sony with the dealership claiming that the sony customer care manager north is busy in meeting, and the owner of the dealership has gone to hongkong. The owner said that he can't issue a refund till the time sony removes the backlight bleed handset return document from the database, so it can be sold to another customer and is not associated with any complaint.

- visited the dealership yesterday. he assured refund will be done by today.

- today both the customer care manager and dealership refused any refund. said I have to take another new set. They can't do anything more than this.

- Dropped a message to the dealership owner and customer care manager, to resolve and taking appropriate action. Now no one is picking up my calls.

Need suggestions from fellow members what can be done in this case:

- Can I get email ids of higher ups in sony India and sony usa and japan?

The issue now is more about bad treatment by sony reps to a customer as compared to a screen issue. It has certainly left a bad taste and never I have dealt with such insensitive people trying to sell premium mobiles and treating customers like they are selling landline phones.

Even Nokia/Samsung have excellent customer care even when it comes to their basic phones.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rockstar1630:
Somebody please help! Now they have finally said that I need to collect a new mobile myself from the service center and not from the dealership and no refund is possible.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Just go collect the new unit and see how,

Also bear in mine, Sony using LCD not AMOLED, not possible you get same level black as you seen in Note II.

AMOLED is no light source in black where LCD always having backlight, and not suppose to on 100% brightness for LCD, all LCD will have slightly light bleed and not pure black if turn on 100% brightness, this include all type of LCD in market.

The good brightness shall be set at around 50% to 80% with Adapt to lighting conditions turn on. It is bright enough with such setting.

The Adapt to lighting conditions in this phone is behave pretty well, it not like Note II where too obvious and frequent change.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z_ultra-review-975p3.php
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] cyborgmanu:
At times...the weather animations and the clock flipping appear choppy..:(

Is there any way that we can enable the GPU to render the User Interface so that the fancy animations work smoothly ?

I'm currently on a Sense 3.5 ROM (Gamersab's) !

Thanks in Advance !
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] Visual360:
Anyone have this phone and is using the device here in the US? I bought mine in the Philippines and now I'm back in the US. When I try to use my AT&T SIM card, the data is not working (making/receiving calls works). What I noticed is that I don't see a default APN appearing on the settings. I manually added APN I copied from my Nexus 4, but still no go. It does work with my T-Mobile SIM, and there are actually several default APN appearing on the settings.

Thanks.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] RickROM:
I plan on transferring all of my apps and games over to my Nexus 7 II with Paranoid Android ROM installed from my Note II via Titanium Backup minus the Samsung only stuff in the coming days... will be using both devices depending on situation. Note II will be my never leave at home device while the Nexus will be for school and work. Figured I'd post this to give other people ideas about what to install on their amazing new devices since it can be time-consuming to search and navigate the market sometimes if you are new to the Android scene. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

Here are some screenshots of my Samsung Galaxy Note II smartphone as of 08.12.13. Four Apex Launcher Pro homescreens running in CleanROM V5.0 with Perseus Kernel V36.3... The screenshots include my most used and favorite apps somewhat sorted by category... have around 220 apps installed after months of stability and battery testing, but have narrowed it down to the best to be displayed on the 196 available spots due to the custom 7x7 grid... check it out if you need some new Android apps!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] RickROM:
Nexus 7 II (2013)... transfer from Note II a work in progress, but feel free to find some new apps and leave suggestions about ones that I should try in the comments. Thanks!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] RickROM:
...Reserved for OP
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] kentondb:
did you throw up in this thread jeezzzz
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] cryingcrown:
Amazing job :victory:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] zeppelin101:
OP, with all due respect, you might just be stark-raving mad. Why are you dumping all of your apps on your home screens? Are you aware that the Android operating system has an app drawer?

I have the Nova Launcher going and I have only 3 homescreens enabled and really only use 1. The app drawer is where I have defined categories (e.g. 'Media' or 'Games') for my apps. My homescreen is limited to providing quick access to the apps I use VERY FREQUENTLY (e.g. 'Tasks', 'Maps', 'Messaging') and for the widgets which relay the most important information to me, such as 'To Do' lists, which use the Google Tasks API.

I can't begin to understand your approach.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] quentin0:
In going to have to agree. Also seeing all those persistent notifications is driving me wild...completely defeats the purpose!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Bloodcore:
One question, considering you recommend these specifically for Nexus 7v2.

Are all these apps compatible with Android 4.3?

Because I can't say that they can be a "Must Have" if they'll crash or only work 50% of the time.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Hnk1:
cool
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] stanglifemike:
I was assuming the OP just installed all of these apps, and hadn't moved the icons to their permanent location yet. I could be wrong, but I can't imagine anyone just plastering their home screens with all of their apps! Could be how the OP has it setup for use though, who knows and who cares! Who are we to judge how anyone else uses or sets up their devices? It's their device and they can set it up and use it however they please. After all, it would be a boring world if everyone setup and used their devices IDENTICAL to everyone else. Not my cup of tea, but to each their own, and definitely not anyone's place to judge how others use their devices......

SwiftKey'ed from my '13 Nexus 7 FHD using XDA Premium HD
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] quentin0:
Oh for crying out loud. You are just being a bleeding heart. The guy posted 20 pictures of his home screen on xda...he made a topic just to share his setup. He was obviously looking for some sort of input. If he was self contiguous about his home screens, making a topic and posting his home screens isn't the best idea in the world. I wasn't being disparaging, so your long, politically correct post is unneeded. Wasn't even making a big deal about his homescreens, just left a sentence stating my opinion.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] stanglifemike:
I didn't quote you or point a finger at you, so cry to someone else because I don't care to hear it. I even said that I don't like the setup myself, so I was pointing the finger at myself as much as I was anyone else! Read my post again! Sorry that you got your feelings hurt over something I said in my post.

He did NOT start this thread "just to share his setup" and get feedback on it, you might want to re-read the OP. He stated these were "must have apps" and was sharing the app titles, NOT sharing his setup and "looking for some sort of input ". Lol. Again, sorry you got butt-hurt over a post that wasn't even directed at you. You might wanna get some thicker skin before posting on a public forum for the world to read. All I did was state my opinion, like you said you were doing as well. The only "big deal" that was made was by you, getting so defensive about my post which wasn't even directed at you.

Also, what do you mean by "self contiguous"?

Have a nice day, and refrain from quoting me in the future.

SwiftKey'ed from my '13 Nexus 7 FHD using XDA Premium HD
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Username invalid:
I'm a neat freak when it comes to my storage so I can only imagine the mess his is in.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Rican Bx Bomba:
Woah, this thread turned bad.. anyway...

These are the apps that I currently have installed in my new Nexus 7.

Before I get verbally attacked too, these are in my app drawer on my TSF Launcher.

Rick, any questions about my apps, feel free to ask, or if you recommend anything that I should have just let me know.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] stanglifemike:
Yea, sorry for dropping to this kids level an replying off topic like I did. Glad you clarified that these aren't your home screens though, otherwise you'd be under attack!!! Haha

SwiftKey'ed from my '13 Nexus 7 FHD using XDA Premium HD
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Squintz:
Lol, have to agree.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] cue_32:
I haven't looked at your set up and all your apps but before I thank you for sharing your app list, I have a question....

"Where did you get the LTE-version of the Nexus 7? How and where I can get it? I couldn't hold off much longer so I crossed the border and got the 32GB wifi-version over the weekend. I can still return it :)"

And by the way... Thanks for sharing the screenshots.

NEVERMIND... got a little too excited when I saw the 4G LTE symbol. After re-reading your post I just realized..
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] timrock:
perv

*runs to play store and downloads sex tube*
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Rican Bx Bomba:
Lmao!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] dadoc04:
LMAOOOO!!!

jerk-on-the-go
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] spike021:
IMO Fieldrunners 2 really looks beautiful on the high PPI screen. Plus it's just all-around fun to play. I had the first one on my iPhone but never bought the 2nd one before.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] [TSON]:
[MENTION=3010487]RickROM[/MENTION] You have like every emulator except for DraStic, which is amazing. Definitely would recommend.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] teh roxxorz:
LMAO. I was just about to get on him, that is one...mismanaged...notification bar.

But decent thread though.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] freeza:
Good god, that is....just wow.

Is that an iPad?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] RickROM:
I like placing everything on the homescreen for quick access to apps. I have the app drawer setup with multiple tabs too... one for all sorted alphabetically, one tab for system, one tab for downloads, one tab for new, and one tab for widgets. I have more apps installed than the ones on the homescreen... the ones in the pictures are the most used or favorites.

I have it set to swipe down on the homescreen to reveal notifications, swipe up to reveal app drawer, and pinch to preview all 4 screens. I used to use widgets, but I feel my phone is faster without them, so I just use a simple homescreen setup. Sometimes I add screens for widgets, but I end up deleting them because I prefer to use the full app for most tasks.

I also started using ongoing notifications for my favorite apps because sometimes it sets them as a higher priority so it keeps them from closing out automatically, and seems to make them run faster. I don't mind scrolling past them to see other notifications like texts and e-mail.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] RickROM:
I'm not sure, but I try to only install apps that have a good track record of timely updates... I have noticed many being updated for 4.3 over the last few weeks, and I imagine all of them will be soon if they are ones that are causing issues.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] RickROM:
It's actually really organized... especially my Aftermarket folder.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Macmee:
What the hell is wrong with an iPad?

Please don't tell me you're one of those people ;)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] freeza:
The grid of icons is what I'm referring to :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] dude2k5:
So messy....why OP. Why.

You could have made a list like mine (signature)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] cobyman7035:
Loud voice app?

Via Google voice Δ |\|€×u$™ 7 FHD on XDA Premium

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Op should list all the apps I. Text--- use titanium backup email list to itself...nexus 4 apps list thread has some good ones applicable to n7

Via Google voice Δ |\|€×u$™ 7 FHD on XDA Premium
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeyi01:
Anyone can make the external sd card become internal storage.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fakhreza:
What's the point of that?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DesertHawk:
Ah like the Note II could... It's possible.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beni8978:
Interesting. :) Then you can fit so many games and apps.

C6603 ?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joejoe23:
There was a script for that but it's only for 4.1.2 but the op for that thread says it's easy to make for 4.2.2. Maybe you could take a look at it and make it work?

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demon2112:
Woww...that mod already exists here...just search dude or are you just trollin
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beni8978:
Not existing for 4.2.2

C6603 ?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demon2112:
THAT....i didnt no...my apoligies
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeyi01:
I have too many big games thats why I need it
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeyi01:
Yeah I have seen it but I am already jb 4.2.2 I hope there is a solution
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] numan_malik999:
Any one can share the link
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] venky716:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2239289
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeyi01:
Thanks but im using tft. 244
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] venky716:
Request it in that thread, they'll probably make it for 244.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeyi01:
Ok boss thanks...
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] arnout:
Hi there,

Although a frequent reader, this i my first post and I NEED YOUR HELP.

Total loser that i am i accidently run the HimaClearJumpCode.exe on my himalaya instead of the HimaGetDeviceData.exe. And as you stated in another topic: (Warning: DO NOT under any circumstances copy and run HimaClearJumpCode.exe on your device as it will render it unbootable. It is used by the upgrade utility to put you device into bootloader mode prior to upgrading.)

I am now properly F*CKED, please help!!!!!!!!! (if there is a way out of this...) Please also note i do not have the proper country id code to install a new ROM ( Orange Netherlands), which is what started this mess.

Humbly hoping for your help...

Arnout

aboele@feweb.vu.nl

msn: bledsoe_patriots@hotmail.com
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] arnout:
fixed!

thanxs to evert-999 (thanxs, mate!!!!!) i was able to overcome the country id error and install wm2k5. After this everything works again!!!

Only thing weird is i still get a windows mobile 2003 screen when i reboot...does everybody have this?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] leslie lee:
ba bootloader serial v2.06

I suffered the same. so u have company.

Ifailed in my upgrade on my ba from radio rom v1.12 to v1.13. my ba got stucked in the bootloader mode in the course of upgrading.I cannot secure the ppc data. I have to downgrade it from rom v1.40 to v1.31 to FREE it b4 I upgrade back to rom v1.40 again with radio rom v1.12 I tried twice and the same thing occured. for the time being I have to be contented with my v1.40 and radio rom v1.12.

any insight on where I went wrong?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] akelachan:
Stuck in bootloader

I GOT THE SAME PROBLEM-STUNK IN BOOTLOADER...WT CAN I DO??

IS IT GOING TO UPDATE THE ROM?? BUT GOT ANOTHER PROBLEM WHEN I UPDATE IT IN STEP 1 - ERASING THE ROM...STUCK AGAIN...THEN IT SAY ERROR 112.......

I REALLY NEED HELP...

ANYONE CAN HELP ME, PLz email me.....?

thx..

AKELA

dance0d@msn.com
[Galaxy S Advance I9070 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AZVL:
Hi everyone,

I recently flashed my S advance in odin from ICS to GB but after I flashed it, the phone freezes when I boot it.

It stays stuck on the boot screen where you see the phone's logo in black and white.

I can't go into recovery mode and I can't charge my phone cuz it freezes when I do.

(My phone was rooted when I flashed it)

Can anyone help me please? :(
[Galaxy S Advance I9070 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shut_down:
Follow this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2100642

Do not worry, same thing happend to me.

And we do not have ICS.
[Galaxy S Advance I9070 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AZVL:
Thanks mate :) Yeah I mean JB
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Clough85:
Hi

I am a total rookie..thought I'd better get this off my chest first and I'm sure it'll sound obvious once I start writing anyway! I've been trying to root my HTC One (on O2 - UK if that makes any difference!) today. I'm running windows 7 too...again I'm not sure if that makes a difference to any advice people can give!

I've run through all the stages - correctly, I think/hope! - up until running the command 'fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0 etc', and also entered command 'fastboot erase cache'. The next step is to press the power button on the handset (to leave bootmode) and select recovery from the other menu...when I do this the phone powers up showing the HTC logo and says 'Entering Recovery' at the top of the screen, but it's essentially frozen on that screen - it never progresses to enter recovery.

Any help would be awesome.

Cheers

(P.s. I had a couple of issues earlier in the process where the command window was stuck on 'waiting for device' so I reinstalled HTC sync and the drivers, which helped me to get to where I am now...)
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Clough85:
added info

P.p.s) Just went back into the bootloader menu and above the message saying ***UNLOCKED*** at the top of the screen is one saying ***TAMPERED***. Dunno if this is good, bad or ugly, I'm hoping the first!
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CoryTallman:
The tampered flag is normal, it means the phones running custom software. I would reflash, erase cache, fastboot reboot, then try to enter recovery. If that doesn't work try redownloading the file.

Also make sure fastboot isn't checked under settings and power when the phone is booted normally.

AT&T HTC One

Baadnewz's InsertCoin 3.0-14

Flar2's Bulletproof 4.3