yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[LG Optimus G (International)] Tim4:
nah, my friend got galaxy s3 (Well, actually 70% of them have it) and its much better than my g in bright sunlight.
[LG Optimus G (International)] kimitza:
First time i hear this. Ips>samoled anytime.i tested it myself yesterday. Same conditions,s3 has lower brightness.

Sent from LG E975 pwd by CM 10.2
[LG Optimus G (International)] Karcha:
Just no. Do you even have a G? That or you didn't even try to increase your brightness.
[LG Optimus G (International)] Tim4:
lol i bought it in late october 2012, auto brightness
[LG Optimus G (International)] Karcha:
Well I can see mine just fine using max. brightness...and if I put it on auto I have no problem either, it just takes a little to adjust.
[LG Optimus G (International)] ador_butch:
i agree. at full brightness, it is visible. i can see what I'm doing. but visible is different from reflective. you can see the display, but for me it's too reflective.

i agree also with the auto brightness being a bit slow, it's one of my constant niggles about this device. it's just too slow to react to changes in light. i know that the slow response is due to LG trying to save battery by not having the phone change the brightness quickly. i just wish the threshold to increase brightness isn't so slow.

Sent from my LG Optimus G
[LG Optimus G (International)] kimitza:
On a custom rom you can set the sensitivity for auto brightness...

Sent from LG E975 pwd by CM 10.2
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] the4ndy:
So a while back I made a post in another lock ring thread about the set of 59 NFL lock rings that I made and well the link went dead (or rather some of them did) and with the season about to kick off I figure the demand may be higher now. I have re-uploaded the zips and have copied the original post below. I hope everyone enjoys them. i can make some more if people would like but I would like to keep them NFL / Football (american) related. I plan to do a set of lock rings for the other sports when I get a chance but lets be real, those sports dont matter, lol.

NFL Lockringsby the4ndy

Hey guys, so I have another post in this thread, and ultimately when my collection is large enough and i have more time i plan to make my own thread for my own ease.

These are made the same way as my last ones and so they are all inclusive lock screen lock icon replacements. Meaning that the lockring, the lock icon when the ring is pressed, the larger "activated" icon that appears right as you reach the outer edge, and the small lock icon that appears with a full screen lockscreen widget. All of these are replaced with appropriately sized versions of the same image.

Use zip themer to build the flashable zips from mine, then use some sort of recovery to flash them. I prefer TWRP and they have this SWEET new app called TWRP Manager out now that cuts the work of flashing zips in half (basically automates the whole restarting nonesense) The app i believe is still in beta as of writing this and is also an open beta. you can find it here

Anyway, i dont have the time to put each individual image up right now nor the links to each d-h.st link so i will leave a link to the folder and to the imgur gallery. All the names of the images match the zips. These all work on my Nexus 4 running Paranoid Android 3.60 with Franco Kernel Nightlies, but no idea about any other devices (though i hear they are fairly universal is you have an AOSP rom...maybe im still figuring this all out).

Without Further adieu,

DOWNLOAD FOLDER: d-h.st/users/the4ndy/?fld_id=19341

Descriptions to match which image to which download are included on DevHost

New Link for downloading https://app.box.com/s/gg7ama6vlokxhgg265xm

Previews

If anyone has any trouble let me know. Hopefully I will be able to update this with each separate link at some point soon. Check my signature for a link to my other posts.

ENJOY!

-the4ndy
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sos42:
Good job.:good:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Rohit02:
Some screenies might attract more crowd i knwo its mentioned in the OP that they are in the zip, but still ;)..

BTW downloading right now.. :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mannyvinny:
I've been using TW roms from the day i got my note 2 and love TW exclusive apps except bloatware(chaton and all those).But now i am planning to give 10.2 a try..So i'll be definitely losing all those apps..what do you guys suggest alternative for S-Note and S-Voice?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shbaldw:
I just used papyrus for notes, other tha n that never used s voice, so don't know about that.

Sent from rooted carbon note 2, with the xda app.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mannyvinny:
I found a good alternative other than your mentioned app! Its better than papyrus with more features like memo ,note...the app is "handwrite note notepad"

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=my.handrite

♏〽 ?⭕??✌ ?? ????⭕Ⓜ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
Obviously the cheaper option to the original Sony EC21. (I wonder how much it is, and where u can get it)

I don't need the dock, but still want the EC21. Is it on sale anywhere? I guess the the adapter (Link above) will do the same job. Just fed up of worrying about the usb cover breaking/falling off, or not being closed properly to give it water proof ability, not to mention the hassle of opening and closing it all the time...

And I wonder how safe the thing is... With all the electrocution deaths and injuries u hear from 3rd party products....

EDIT and UPDATE

I think this adapter would be useful for all Z Ultra owners (and future Sony Mobile owners, including Z1) since it allows our (multiple) micro-USB cables to become a magnet connector charger at reasonable prices.

If anyone who can read/speak Chinese, and happens to visit Taobao website to find out further information, please leave a reply.

Meanwhile, the next best thing is this, which people have been talking about further down the post.

A USB cable with magnetic connector (similar to EC21, which I cannot find sold separately)

It comes with charger unit

available at http://dx-box.com/magnetic-charging-cable-for-xperia-z-ultra-xl39h.html

I am soon to get mine. On its way, should arrive within the next few days.

Since this is the only website where I can find this on sale, as well as the fact that EC21 cannot be attained on its own, plus the fact that DK30 is in short supply with high prices, I felt this could be useful for many people like myself.

If you find a similar product, or an alternative to what has been shown here, please comment.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] danilos2k:
I bought this

http://dx-box.com/magnetic-charging-cable-for-xperia-z-ultra-xl39h.html

Inviato dal mio Google Nexus 7 usando Tapatalk 4
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mcteague:
Thts such a better idea as you havent got to remove the phone from a case
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
I'd be interested in picking up a couple of those as well. I'm guessing they are cheeper than even the 3rd party cables.

How did you come across the image?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
How is the quality?, is it too cheap?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] danilos2k:
I don't know didn't received yet ether the phone!

Inviato dal mio HTC One usando Tapatalk 4
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
Looking for accessories, found singaporean website discussing things. Maybe photo link can help find that page. I dont have it bookmarked, Sorry
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Oh well nice just to know such things exist. Lets hope we actually come across somewhere to buy it eventually.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
I wanted to order the magnetic connector but I don't want to register on dx-box as it's weird they are the ONLY ONE supplier in the WHOLE WORLD.

I searched long and thorough but no-one seems to make/sell these anywhere. :confused::confused:

I also searched for the image the OP posted but got no results at all. THAT would be a great thing and looks like it could cost no more than a couple of dollars/euros/whatever currency you have, same as the old miniUSB->microUSB converters.

I may buy like a dozen of them to leave literally everywhere I go, as microUSB cables are everywhere nowadays.

Someone could search trough singaporean forums...:angel::D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cmclaughlan:
I ordered one last week, still waiting for it to arrive. Will let you know how it works when it gets here.

And like you, if it works I will probably order a couple more for the office and travelling.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
Yeah but I was talking (about ordering a dozen) about the accessory in the image the OP posted, the magnetic-->microUSB converter...:fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cmclaughlan:
Ooops my bad, sorry.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
what the hell, I can't have the phone for another month, and I'm not even sure if I will eventually buy one (will see Honami/Note 3 before throwing my money at them), but I bought a magnetic cable too, just to be on the safe side. :D:D

Not that 25 USD are the right price though, but if they'll continue to sell it exclusively I guess that's the price to pay...:rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
just FYI, I managed to find the thread in which the first image was originally posted (Here), and they mention Taobao as the shop where you can preorder it.

I tried to search within the shop in english and chinese (with help from Google Translate obviously as I don't speak anything near chinese), but all it comes up with "Xperia Z Ultra Magnetic Charger/adapter" is the same cable we bought from DX.

Anybody willing to try and (possibly) succeed? :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jerry216216:
just got my ZU today from Amazon, i plan to get this cable and few cases from taobao, cable not available till mid of Aug :eek:

just ordered one

but they changed the cable appearance (look like iphone cable:eek:)

also Tempered Glass & case :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mcteague:
Ordered mine too about 4 days ago, have you received yours yet.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Drakosha:
Sony EC21

Hi!

Today I've received my DK30 dock, and found out that this accessory is FAR from perfect. So I disassembled it and found out that it's actually just a simple plastic box, holding a standard Sony EC21 magnetic cable.

So if anyone is not satisfied with horizontal dock that refuses to work even with the thinnest 3rd party TPU cases, it is a matter of one minute to remove the EC21 cable from the dock & use ZU with that cable & any appropriate stand.

I actually use it with Nokia's QI vertical charger left from my previous HTC Droid DNA, and it looks like perfect companion for Z Ultra (although, of course, the Qi functionality is unavailable).

WBR, Draco.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] danilos2k:
No sorry :(

Inviato dal mio C6802 usando Tapatalk 4
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
Could you please give me the link for the tempered glass for the front?

P.s. I ordered the cable too but hey man, we're in Italy, could be 30+ days before it's here... :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
Sorry to hear that the case you are using is not compatible with the adapter that comes with DK-30 (that allows it to dock with cover on).

Maybe, now that your EC21 is out of the dock, you can still use the dock as a stand, but this time with EC 21 being connected when the phone is laid down on the other side?(with connection now on top)... I know, t defeats the original design, but surely better than not using or throwing it away?

I was thinking about DK30, but ultimately backed away because of

1) High price for what it seems,

2) Lack of availability (thus the premium slapped on it at the moment) and..

3) the fact that I could barely get detailed pictures of what it actually is... I was more interested in the EC21 cable, which seems not available at the moment as a stand-alone product. Dock would have been a bonus which I would use only occasionally...I needed the EC21 cable (usb-magnetic connecter). I wonder if Sony plans to release EC 21 only? I hate opening that flap for micro usb access!!

As above comment forced me to buy from DB box, I am still waiting for mine. Did you get yours? Has anyone?

Anyone care to do a quick report/review?

The charger seems to be a HP unit. What do you think? Authentic HP product that was utilized as cheap charger after some kind of redundancy/liquidation? Or do you think it is yet another copy product?

I am not the most ethical person, so frankly I don't care that much if it is copy/knock-off. What I do care about is the safety, after hearing multiple stories about injuries and even deaths due to unsafe knock-off chargers.

What do Y'all think?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] executattor:
True, I have this and the Z Ultra has trouble to connect properly. I have to be looking for the exact spot to connect properly. If the phone is moved a little do not charge.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zemblance:
Dodgy knock-offs everywhere!

Be warned! I have bought 3 of the cheapo cables and 2 adapters for micro-usb cables from Amazon and eBay and none of them work. All but 1 actually turn my ZU off when I try to connect and the other does nothing at all. That powering down thing is very worrying...

I assumed I had a gammy gadget but an official DK30 dock and a cheap knock-off both work perfectly when used with official sony micro-usb cables. They barely charge at all with standard ones I have. I think I'll get another legit dock and remove the cable.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Leechoonhwee:
I bought about 10 cables from different chinese sites and 70% of the time, the cables dun connect well. Came across this posting on ebay and seems more legit

http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/Genuine-..._DefaultDomain_216&hash=item2ecd18822b&_uhb=1
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] deo777:
I want to buy aluminum frame bumper bit I am not sure that I will still can use the magnetic cable ?

these is the bumper - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Ultr...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item2ecd0ec7d5

---------- Post added at 11:42 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:40 AM ----------

....if anyone have one of these bumper please tell me
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] makokoko:
Why not? Aluminium is not magnetic, or?

Btw - by far the nicest bumper. I'm ordering one.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] RedSkyRoad:
So where can I find an official Sony cable that will work on the Z2?

Or should I buy the DK36 Dock and remove the cable?

Here's another option (http://www.amazon.com/Magnector-Per...sim_cps_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1V8JXPRE8JGTNGZ0B3VZ)...

Thoughts?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jess91:
So what is the recommended cable for the ZU then? Some say MAGNECTOR, some say take apart the DK30.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ShadowVlican:
bought my cable from ebay.. it's probably a knockoff

but it attaches and charges fine

i charge at night, so i don't care how well the magnet sticks to the phone... once it attracts, it'll stay on there unless i yank it off...

i have the cable attached to the official SONY USB brick... so voltage/amp wise, it's charging perfectly fine
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jess91:
Which one did you buy?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shdwphnx:
I have personally tried all 3 of the following...

Magnector X micro USB to magnetic charging adapter - http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JEN5S6A

Igloon micro USB to magnetic charging adapter - http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OA9JXDM

Nikay magnetic charging cable - http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G25UXSQ

While all 3 function, the Magnector is dramatically superior to the others. The plastic molding on it makes it line up perfectly on the phone every time, and the magnet is strong enough that I can easily pick up my phone and use it while it is still charging. In my opinion, the only cons for this adapter are that the shape of the connector housing does not work well with a case on the phone, and that it costs 2 to 3 times what the others do.

With the Igloon & the Nikay, I have to spend several seconds moving the connector around until I get it positioned just right to actually charge the phone. In addition, the magnets are weak enough that the slightest bump knocks the connector out of position and my phone stops charging. However, both are adequate for charging my phone while I sleep and both work with my case - http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E940M1U

Regards,
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jess91:
Thanks for the reply.

Thanks for the reply. I really just want to spend money once, buying the best one. The Magnector has some problematic reviews from ZU users, the case issue is noted (I will not be using a case) there seem to be complaints about magnet strength and alignment. I can't post links as a new user, if you scroll down and enter 'ultra' in the 'search customer reviews' box you will see what I mean.

The price of the DK30 has come down (still more expensive than the Magnector X) and this difference isn't important to me, I will use the charger many times so an extra $10 is OK if worth it. Is the Magnector better than the DK30 is what I'm wandering now because I don't want to buy both.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shdwphnx:
I can only speak to my personal experience. I have two of the Magnectors, and have no issues with either of them. The magnets on the ones I have are strong enough I can actually pick the phone up with them, and as I mentioned previously, the molding on the ones I have make them a perfect fit so it is almost impossible to get them aligned incorrectly.

That having been said, I would only recommend them if you are looking for a cable instead of a dock. If a dock will suit your needs, I purchased the VicTsing magnetic charging dock and have been happy enough with it that I saw no need to try any other docks. The VicTsing dock is cheaper than the Magnector and is available at http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZM38J8

Regards,
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jess91:
Thanks, not looking for dock. Considering the DK30 for the cable inside only.

Does anybody have first hand experience of the Magnector X vs DK30? For the DK30, I'm only interested in genuine cable removed from within genuine dock, not other "genuine EC21" cables sold separately.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unidentifier:
Thanks! I am looking for a dock AND an adapter. Do you use this with a case?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shdwphnx:
I have not tried a case with the dock (the only case I have is a "wallet" style and the flap gets in the way for docks). That having been said, the VicTsing dock claims to be case friendly, and includes a peel & stick rubber strip you need to attach to the dock if you do not have a case.

Regards,
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dralex88:
Useless product... Haiz... Wasted money... Can't charge even with Original flip case...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jerry216216:
some people in china received their cable (white version) i ordered mine in taobao too :eek:

DB box version not release in china yet, if they offer you guys the white version,please ignore it
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jerry216216:
i ordered 2 from taobao,

waiting for my girl mail to me:silly:

here is some photos about the tempered glass

is around $11 usa dollars in china
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jerry216216:
this is new charging dock, will release on Sep in china (info from taobao)

price around $16 us in taobao

any case less than 1.6mm thick can use this dock to charge
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Drakosha:
Any horizontal dock would be useless until Sony corrects the ridiculous bug with screen orientation. Not to mention the non-rotating lockscreen, which can be disabled after all - but if someone calls, the screen automatically becomes vertical. That's the main reason I preferred to remove cable; however, it's actually EASIER to attach it from the left of vertically standing phone, then to put the phone in dock & find the correct position.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
When U say original, is it one of those that came bundled as a set for those pre-order promotions?

Which country is it from? I wasn't aware red covers were given by Sony..

Can I ask? It says explosion proof... How are they different from regular 3rd party screen protectors? I assume it is made of plastic, not glass?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jerry216216:
is glass, just like other brand (sgp, Seidio) i used sgp for my note 1 & seidio for n7100

and chinese tempered glass for my note 10.1 cause i was unable to find any in ebay or us

i prefer tempered glass cause i use hand-writing & drawing a lot

& i hate to deal with bubbles and water and squeegees:o
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
Seems cool, but you never posted the link... :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
I'm confused how do you get glas to stick to the screen? Or is it so think that its pliable like the normal plastic ones?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dralex88:
Malaysia... It is bundled with price of RM2299... The magnetic dock is covered be the flip... the thickness si around 1.5-2mm...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adelyte:
i found it guys.

the magnetic port to usb adapter is not available yet. it's due to release on end of Aug.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.75.3keZ2M&id=19682469756

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.273.1q9NAv&id=19531405987

:fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
mmmm I've bought a magnetic cable now, but I'll be sure to pick up a couple of these in the future. Handy to leave one in work, one in car etc etc.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
[MENTION=1386959]adelyte[/MENTION]

Well found!

It seems that the preproduction protptype is still for sale at discounted price. And that the same vendor is also selling the usb cable with magnetic connector, not just the adapter. Cannot be sure, because what I read is with google translate...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Yeah, if you read the description I think it says it that this this version of the magnetic adaptor does not actually stay on as well as the magnetic cable they are selling. ie it might drop off it you try and use the phone while charging. At least I think thats what they are trying to say.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
I second this.

Interpreting the Google translation I think they're saying that due to the specific weight of the adapter itself and a common micro usb cable it may be possible that the cable hasn't enough magnetic power to stick to the phone.

They're advice is to keep it on a flat surface to keep that from happening.

Also there's a mention on the fact that due to diverse dimension covers/cases the cable may not have the right fit (of course).

All this regarding the adapter of course.

Anyway, for 5/6 euros I'm buying like 5 and 5 of both.

Thinking I bought just one from DX for like 30 bucks... I might as well ask for a refund, since they it hasn't shipped yet.

Anybody has any experience with DX and refunds?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
I've ordered the magnetic charging connector from dx-box as well.

http://dx-box.com/magnetic-charging-cable-for-xperia-z-ultra-xl39h.html

I'm happy to let my order with them stand actually are get a couple of these at a later date. I can always flip the magnetic cable on ebay. The dx-box one does come with an adaptor to enable you to charge from a standard power adaptor to enable you to charge from a standard usb port.. Look at the link above and the 3rd and 4th images.

If you do get anywhere with the refund though let me know and I may cancel myself. Can you actually order the adaptor direct from taobao now? Anyone have any experience ordering from them?