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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] capitansid:
Yes, the button serves two purposes.

It would let you start/stop charging while you are on the go OR it would let you select whether you would charge your phone first or the batt case first whenever you are plugged in on a wall charger.

The Front Cover is something like Felt Paper.. or whatever you call it...? i don't know how to call it.. lol :silly:

and it is one hell of a Lint Magnet! i have a lot of strands of small thread and dust on it.. some came from the insides of my pocket but i'm sure it would easily come off.. All we need to do is just stick some adhesive tape on it to take those pesky dirt off.. :good:

I don't notice any signal degradation with the batt case on. My home does not have full bars ever since the beginning of time anyways.. hovers around 2-3 bars.

I recently purchased those stick-on Signal Boosters from AMAZON to help me with that problem.. (hopefully)

We'll see how this affects the Brando Case once i have these installed.. would it just go all out berserk with the Signal Booster between the Charging Circuit and my Phone's antenna or would it all go away? :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jah:
Final battery charging results with the Brando case. With a fully charged case with two full charges so far I managed to charge my Z Ultra twice - once from 52 to 94% and then again from 50 to 90% and these two charges used up all the juice in the case. In each test I switched off the Z.Ultra while charging.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Buddy Revell:
Great info. I think I'm going to pick up a Brando case. Anyone interested in buying my Sony CP12 battery case? I think I'm going to sell mine.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Benjiro:
A bit late response on this, but i only recently ordered the ZU, and was reading up on a lot of topics.

Converting 3.7v -> 5v and back to 3.7v will give you exactly the same capacity ( minus the voltage conversion ). The reason why you lose 30% is probably more related to the fact, that you convert energy into heat, as you charge up the battery.

* Original battery converted to 5v = loss

* ZU converting the 5v back to 3.7v = loss

* Charging the battery results in chemical process, part of this process result in heat production ( movement of electrons ). This is why your battery always gets warm after long time charging. This is probably responsible for a large amount of the loss. Normally you do not notice this as people run there charger, and never know the exact amount of energy that goes in.

* Add to this also, the charge / over-voltage electronics being active, and monitoring the battery.

A bit strange that the official & expensive CP12, is only able to do 65% ( average ). You expect them to provide more capacity, then the aftermarket "competition" ( and compensate for the difference / loss ). Technically, if the ZU was able to run directly from the external battery ( bypassing its battery ), you will only "lose" the 3.7v -> 5v -> 3.7v converting process.

Its been a few years from when i last took electricity classes *lol*, but the biggest losses are in general on the conversion, and especially on the battery there chemical process. Anybody remember those old car batteries, when you quick charged them, that you needed to remove the filling tops, and how they started to boil/bubble? :)

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In other words, people that are looking for a full 100% charge need:

* 5V 3500mah battery case

* 3.7V 4000mah a 4500mah battery case ( like the mugen or Brando ).

I am more or less surprised at the price difference between the CP12 & Brando's case, what holds way more capacity. Technically you end up paying 4* the price, for less capacity ( and missing a stylus ).

On a side question, anybody got the Mugen Power 4000mAh Battery Case already?

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I almost forgot to say this: All the battery cases seem to use the magnetic charge instead of the USB charge port. The problem is, the magnetic field is also a inefficient charge method ( what in my personal opinion, is probably the main "loss", next the battery charging / heat producing / wast, and then the converting / electronics ).

Technically, if one wants a setup that loses less battery power, the case needs to connect to the USB port, for charging / running, reducing the "wast" loss.

Anyway, that last part is just my theory.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shaolin95:
Guys I am not sure if it has been discussed but does anyone with a glass protector has this extended battery?

I am about to install one for the front and may end up with a glass M which is both back and front glass but not sure if then I wont be able to use this battery.

I am getting the 4500mah version.

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lex xander:
It's a total waste of money. I expected it to give at least 90% power but all I get is 60%-65%. Considering the steep price versus actual usage, it is not worth investing on this product. I feel cheated by Sony...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shaolin95:
Got my replacement 4500mAh one and this one works every time so now I am happy!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] el.gato.loco:
I would like to buy a battery case. However, I am wary of considering anything other than the official Sony product because of concerns about damage to the phone's battery from cases with real outputs above 5v (as opposed to what the manufacturers' specifications state).

What do others think about this? Should I be concerned or does the Z Ultra have inbuilt overvoltage protection?

Thank you for your help.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Buddy Revell:
I sold my Z Ultra recently and have a Sony CP12 Power Case. Let me know if anyone's interested in buying it from me: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mob/4579623437.html
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Mhotep06:
Sent you a PM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Mr_Nayrb:
I need to try and recover some pictures and other files from a waterlogged ATT GS4. The phone will boot into recover, and I've heard it is possible to extract files from recovery.

Can I do this without unlocking bootloader or rooting?

If not, what recovery allows access to internal storage? (stock, TWRP, clockwork, etc)

Any other links/tips/advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] markbc01:
Not sure if you are familiar with this. . .

However, if you can get into recovery, you should be able to mount usb and then use your PC /Mac to

browse through your soggy phone and copy out your phones from the photo folder(s).

Good Luck!

:cowboy:

EDIT: Sorry please disregard --it seems your not rooted and may not have a custom recovery. . .not sure if stock have an option to attach usb, probably not ;-( sorry.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] graydiggy:
Pull the battery, sim, and sd out. Keep the back cover off and put it in a bag of rice for 3 days. Might be able to save it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Mr_Nayrb:
Thanks for the replies.

It's completely stock so no luck mounting internal storage. Also the phone has been dried thoroughly and it just simply will not boot past the "Samsung Galaxy S4" screen. The phone has the MF3 update so I'm assuming all hope is lost. At this point I don't even care about the data, I just want to try and get it working again.

It kills me that it is capable of booting, but because of the MF3 update, it is currently impossible to recover. All I want to do is flash a completely stock build of the firmware. I don't even care if it is MF3 again. Samsung hosed people like me on this one.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaikhfaisal13:
In my xperia Z i am recieving twin Sms notifications.

What could be the reason?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skinsfanbdh:
network issues
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
Do you have a third party SMS app installed? It looks like the first notification is from the stock app and the second is from a different app, as the icons on the notifications are different.

Edit: The second notification icon looks like SMS Popup from what I can remember when I used to use it.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joejoe23:
Definitely two types of messaging apps . Go to settings/apps find messaging, click it and uncheck show notification. Or you can just delete the messaging app that you don't use.

Sent from my C6603
[LG Optimus G Pro] anilakarsu93:
Hello guys,

I have E986 model of OGP and I tried to root and flash CWM to my phone. Rooting process was successfull however freegee bricked my phone and now it says "Secure booting Error! Cause: boot certification verify". What's the solution? I'm pretty noob on this phone as it's my first LG android device. I'll appreciate any help!!

Thanks
[LG Optimus G Pro] riz157:
I'm sure there is a solution can you put it into Download and Recovery Mode?
[LG Optimus G Pro] anilakarsu93:
Right now I'm following a guide to unbrick an Optimus G. Downloading the FW is the first step. It doesn't seem so difficult. If I manage to unbrick it, I will share step-by-step guide here.
[LG Optimus G Pro] anilakarsu93:
I'm f***ed up! Nothing works. Who can help me really I want to kill myself.
[LG Optimus G Pro] starteam:
Hi u can flash 986kdz
[LG Optimus G Pro] sytzeng:
My E988 has problems just like yours.

Got stuck in the 'Secure booting error'.
[LG Optimus G Pro] anilakarsu93:
Lg Mobile Tool solves the problem
[LG Optimus G Pro] sytzeng:
You fixed your phone already?

Please kindly tell me how. Appreciated.:eek:
[LG Optimus G Pro] anilakarsu93:
While pressing both volume up/down together, connect your phone to pc via usb. Open LG Mobile Support Tool. From options, choose upgrade recovery.
[LG Optimus G Pro] sytzeng:
As I recall, last time I tried, it can't find my E988 through USB.

I did install driver before I connected the phone.

Any other setting required?
[LG Optimus G Pro] anilakarsu93:
As I told you, you need to be on download mode. Follow these steps:

1) Pull out the battery. Your phone will be turned off

2) Insert the battery but the phone shoud stay turned off. Plug usb cable to the phone but not to the pc

3) While the phone is off and battery is in, press both volume up and down buttons together (Do it with your single hand)

4) While you are pressing the buttons with your hand, plug the usb cable to the pc with your other hand.

5) You should see phone gets into download mode (DOWNLAD will be written on the screen)

6) Now the pc should recognize the phone.

7) Open LG Mobile Support Tool

8) You should be able to see that it recognizes the phone. If it doesn't, repeat the first 4 steps when LG mobile support tool is open.

9) After your phone is seen by the pc, choose Upgrade Recovery from Options.

10) It will check the FW from internet by using the imei Number of the phone or you can enter E988 and your serial number manually

11) Then it will download the FW and recover your phone. It will take time according your connection speed.
[LG Optimus G Pro] sytzeng:
Thank you. Finally, Mobile Tool detected my E988 and is downloading the firmware now.

Something wrong with my Win7 , it just can't find the driver for E988.

Then I open XP mode in my Win7 and try again. The phone was detected and Mobile Tool open for action.

Thank you again. My E988 already bricked over a week.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] jhonuy03:
4.2.2 for Note 8 N5100 (3G) is available in sammobile.com for fallowing country/carrier

Singapore

Philippines (Sun)

Thailand

Indonesia

Vietnam

Malaysia

Germany

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] bonaventura:
wanted to update via Kies but it says i that have the updated firmware (eventhough in the system-about device it still shows 4.1.2).

if i were to update manually by flashing the update from sammobile, will i void my warranty? or set off the counter?

thanks.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] jhonuy03:
you can flash back to 4.1.2, if you rooted it you can use triangle away to reset your counter then unroot your device...
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] jhonuy03:
I just flash 4.2.2 Philippines

Daydream seems to be working now..
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] rtcdestiny:
What is daydream for?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] intelliriffer:
works here too, Even with the first 4.2.2 German Update: Just had to hit menu button to start it up. :cyclops:

for anyone else , in the menu just select and set it to while charging from default dock mode , as most did not notice it because likely no one was using a dock.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] chaos2n:
Updated mine the other day. I noticed lower benchmark score (from 18K+ down to 17.5K+). Anyone with same experience?. Also, I have to uninstall some updated apps from playstore and install it again before they function right. (Case in point, Google Chrome, Drive, G+, and WeChat).
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] lazydreamr:
Hi bro, are you a filipino? Post updates invthecthread I created a while ago! :)

Btw, do you have mirror for that 4.2.2 rom xtc(ph)
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] valkyrie-randgris:
Cool, I'm also a flip ;). I'll just wait for the OTA update lol. Can you move apps to sdcard w/ 4.2.2? I can't seem to find it on 4.1.2 :/
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] Shofar1:
You can move a few apps to SD but not all, at all.

Very disappointing.

Shofar
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] chaos2n:
Yup. What/Which thread? Some of the problems I encountered after the update were solved after factory reset and reformating the sd card. Took me almost 6 hours to reinstall all my paid apps.. tsk!
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] lazydreamr:
Nvm, I managed to dl it straight from hotfile. Btw, I never encountered installation problems. I came from the german 4.2.2 rom.

And yeah, the thread is Galaxy Note 8.0 in the philippines

Sent from my mover note 8.0 ;))
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] kcharng:
4.2.2 on my galaxy nexus had been a bad experience for me and it is full of bugs. If it wasn't for developers working tirelessly fixing hundreds of issues on 4.2.2, I might have sold my nexus long ago.

I am waiting a while longer to install this update on my note 8. Hey... If it ain't broke... Right...
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] jhonuy03:
yap, I'm filipino.. sorry I don't have any mirror..

Hotfiles is fine for me.. try using idm..
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] IsipSeven:
can i use this firmware even if my note 8 is not from the phil. it was bought in GH but its from middle east i think.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] RavenY2K3:
As long as it's the same model number, yes, no problem.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] IsipSeven:
i see.. thanks... i'll use ODIN to flash it right... even if i'm not rooted...
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] RavenY2K3:
Yep, just flash away.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] rafik_wahby:
I have just updated my note 8. it went easy.

the only problem is that i lost root.

when i try to root it again using Framaroot, it fails.

is there any way to root the 4.2.2?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] RavenY2K3:
Use CF-Root, that works fine.

You'll need to use Triangle Away to clear the binary count once you've rooted the device.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] oldblue910:
The ability to move apps to the SD card is up to the individual app developer.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] rafik_wahby:
i will give it a try :)
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] smoldah:
just a noob question.. just bought my n5100 yesterday (so its not rooted), and update isn't available by OTA..

pad: n5100ubbmc8

csc: n5100uubbmc7

country/carrier: unknown

so is there any risk (brick) if i try to update using Germany version and using odin?

=[
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] RavenY2K3:
There's always "some" risk in flashing, no matter what it is, but you'd be extremely unlucky if anything bad did happen. But as long as you're aware of that, flash away.

If you want to take some form of precautions, I would, if you can, make a backup of your EFS folder, just to be on the safe side.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] dizzyb0y:
just got my note 8.0, im thinking of flashing the new firmware, still undecided
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] Yusack:
i think this 4.2.2 rom is the best.. i can move almost all my game and apps... it saves internal memory... spen work normaly i think.. not seen problem at all...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SpasmicPuppy:
Hiya everyone.

I had a search for this, and was unable to find the solution, so I apologise if this has been asked before.

Is it possible to revert my XDA 2's OS back to its original state after its been upgraded to WM 2005?

I only ask because I wish to sell my XDA 2, and there are certain aspects of the new OS that don't run properly (The 2 side buttons - camera and voice recorder no longer work, and I am unable to connect to the internet as the o2 settings were wiped, and they are unable to provide me with the manual details).

If this is possible, then great... if not, then I'll have to make do really (unless someone can offer assistance on the problems above?).

Oh just for reference, I used the guide on this forum to upgrade to WM 2005, so you can see the exact process I went through. :)

Thanks to anyone who is able to help. :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SpasmicPuppy:
Failing any help, can anyone post a rom of the OS in its original state for the o2 XDA2?? (with o2 Active, despite how many ppl hate it! lol)

I'd just like to get it back to its fully-functioning self again. :cry:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] frankman73:
Why don't you use the diamond rom1.2 from this site? it'snan o2 rom that works very well.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SpasmicPuppy:
I've tried searching for the diamond 1.2 rom on your recommendation, but can't find it.... can you post a link to that topic if poss? *begs* :oops:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] frankman73:
http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=18287
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SpasmicPuppy:
w00t! thanks dude ur a star! :D
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsasuke:
Hello everybody, i bought my Nexus 4 2 days ago. Well, it comes with android 4.2.2, then i updated to android 4.3

But i have a problem, the screen leaves 43%-50% of the battery.

The minimum is 43% of screen battery usage. And the bright is at the middle, its not the maximum.

Can someone help me? If i use 3g/wifi or play a game the battery finish in just 12 hours... :(

Just wifi + standby sometimes 15 hours..

Thanks to all.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raptir:
That's fairly normal. Screen will be the highest unless you make a lot of voice calls or listen to a lot of music.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsasuke:
No, its not normal.. I was charging my phone and now i removed the charger (full charged) and the screen was with 81% battery usage but after 2 minutes it down to 51%-55% at the time im writing this answer its 55%

In 10 minutes just with wifi on is 96% now.

Thats so bad.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XNemia:
My advice :cowboy:

Rooted Stock.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsasuke:
hmm its 62%, well, i think its not normal, well lets wait google make a new update..

Now i restarted my phone and the screen battery usage is 7% lol.. this is crazy.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XNemia:
Yes, 62% in 16h 17m

---------- Post added at 03:06 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:58 AM ----------

Just disable the: Settings > Location Access >

Wi-Fi & Mobile Network Location

.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsasuke:
Disabled now. Lets see how it will work.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ok_Kaleidoscope5109:
Remember that disabling that setting means you practically have zero location services working. you're relying on GPS only, so apps like Google Now, weather widgets, etc. will not work.

The analogy I like to use is to solve a leaking pipe issue by shutting off the water main. Sure the leak is stopped, but you're not going to be able to shower or wash your hands. So in the end your water bill is $0 not because you stopped the leak, but because you also stopped doing other things.

I don't doubt you'll stop the battery drain, but we never really fixed the leak. I guess only Google can do that.

Edit: What I also noticed is that if you've already booted up and you disable the location services via Mobile Data/Wifi, then you end up getting 100% wakelocks. I can upload the screenshots after I get off work, but I tried several times resetting CPU Spy and BBS stats and it was 100% wake.

Once again in the water main example, if you turn off the water main while you shower, the water left in your pipes will continue to flow. It's not the same as turning off your shower which cuts off that water to you immediately. What probably happens is you're revoking location services permissions by unchecking the box, but apps like Google Now, Weather Widgets, etc. will continue trying to request for location. Since you've given the apps permission to use location services, it will try, but since there are no location services GPS, it will just continue to wakelock.

A reboot does solve it where I think the app will stop requesting for location services.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsasuke:
I think The main problem is not the location settings

I disabled it and my battery its like enabled.

It drain 5%-10% in 30 minutes or less with just WiFi on.

This is really bad..
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] El Daddy:
I don't think you quite understand what it's displaying.

The battery history shows the percentage used of the battery consumed. So if your battery level states 75% and the screen states 60%, that means out of the power consumed your screen used 60% of it.

In a typical day the bigger percentage your screen uses the better. That means you aren't suffering from wake locks or other battery draining activities.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsasuke:
Yes, but i think the battery is going a little faster than normal.

If im mistaken sorry.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beicozitos:
Solved nexus 4 android 4.3 battery drain

:good: You have to disable in Google Now > Settings > Voice > Hotword detection.

This feature turn on the mic all time and try recognize your voice to do a action.

Just disable that, and the battery will take a good life duration
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsasuke:
I made this.

But im having yet the battery drain. I wake up and i take off the charge, it was 100% after 15 minutes with wifi and facebook, whatsapp on the battery drain 5% (95%)

After 7 hours (now) with much use (playing modern combat 4 15 minutes, real boxing 5 mins, dead trigger 5 mins) with 3g always on, the battery is now 41% (now i turned off 3g) is this normal??

Or my battery is really going faster than normal?

Edit: I started to play real boxing for 10 minutes again, the battery was 40% after playing 30%. Wifi and 3g off.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] domu221:
How exactly do you update it to 4.3? Mine's still on 4.2 and I check Software Update in the phone and theres no upate.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsasuke:
Well it was on the software update..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saleemd7:
I'm using Xolo q800. recently when i took it out from my pocket, it was turned off. so i turned it on,

the logo appeared but it directly goes to factory mode.

i can go up and down in factory mode but im not able to select anything.

Now im stuck in this factory mode and im not able to enter into user mode.

Basically its bricked now and not able to use my phone.

Tried taking out battery and re inserting it ! but no luck. Phone is stuck in Factory mode.

Help me pls !!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saleemd7:
Pls someone help !!! its BRICKED !!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] officialk3:
Install stock rom using sp flash tool
[Sony Xperia ZL] :
repair by PC companion or SUS

:good:

but do this first

> vol.up + pwr.key for 10seconds after 3vibrations

then w8 to completely power off

then few mins and turn it on

>> in 24 hrs don use alot ur phone and then check stamina

Stamina scan how u use ur phone and get result
[Kindle Fire Android Development] firered365:
Thanks Hash! :cowboy: