yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] shenk:
On WM2005, how can I configure the Program Memory to be the default storage instead of Storage Memory because the Program Memory is quite bigger.

And also there's no slider in the Memory Settings.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] TerryTay:
I am facing this problem from day one. I even tried to install softwares to my SD card/RAMdisk/Stroage but the Storage & Program still keep reducing. I posted on 29 June but no reply.

Another problem is that the resume is very slow after the backlight turn off, sometime I have to reset/reboot my phone.

If not because of better Bluetooth, I would have turned back to 2003SE :oops:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Rudegar:
http://buzzdev.net/

prob some help and info for you here
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] TerryTay:
Rudegar,

Thank for your info., I just downloaded, will try this weekend. :lol:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Ryland Johnson:
Very nice, polite post.

I would like to help you BUTTTTTT. I also live in Europe, Southern Europe and I have yet to even set eyes on the Sony xperia Z Ultra. I do own the xperia z mobile also the xperia Z tablet.

I have also owned the note and just found it too big for my daily usage. The Ultra is going to be massive. I mean massive. Like you I want one BUT am thinking very hard before I purchase. You see next month there are going to be numerous new devices introduced including some from Samsung, the note 111.

I am unsure about only one area of the Ultra and that is the size. Just how pocket friendly is this going to be? I used to get annoyed with my note as every time I sat in the car the phone would dig into by groin. I ended up only carrying it. Sold it within less than a year of ownership.

I have zero reservations regarding the quality of the Ultra. Sony are a top brand with many years of consumer product research and after sales etc.

I am not going to take the jump to the Ultra until I see what's coming next month. New mobiles from Sony, HTC, Samsung and LG to name a few are going to be released. I don't think any of them will have the same massive screen but that is fine for me. 5.5 or 6" would be the max for me, I think?

Its a dilemma. The Ultra introduced into the EC will be LTE 4G so no worries there. More than that I cannot say?

Kindest regards.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unk_damnation:
Here's my impression based on my 8-hours experience with the ZU:

Build quality

Just put a screen protector on top of the shatterproof film. Many reports it won't interfere with the screen sensitivity. I myself haven't got my hand on a screen protector, so I just use the plastic cover with various logo that is on the lcd when you first open the box.. no touch issue :laugh:

Water resistance

The screen reacts like cr*p. Few drops, running water, partially submerged, then the phone will feel all touchy. Random touches. Submerged entirely, there's seem to be no random input anymore but it won't respond any touch. This is a limitation of current capacitive touchscreen technology, I think. Take it out and wipe it dry, good as new.

Loudspeaker

Not too loud, but enough for me. As a ringtone, it maybe not loud enough in a noisy environment. Not sure since haven't tried many scenario :p

Size

BIG. Width-wise, yes it sits nicely in my (not baggy, but not skinny)jeans pocket. But tall-wise.. well this is where ZU comes sho... no, long. It's almost too long for my taste. When I use jeans with deeper pockets, I can sit down without having my hip speared by the ZU, but smaller pockets, yes, I can feel it, and a bit annoyed. Walking is no problem. Lucky me most of my jeans fall into the deeper-pocket-category :D

Availability

Can't help you there :silly:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Well, both sides are glass (DragonTrail i believe), which is "scratch proof" like Gorilla Glass, but that doesn't mean it's shatterproof. Glass is glass after all, and if you drop it on the ground, it'll most certainly shatter. The only thing the shatter protectors do is to keep the screen in one piece once it shatters.

It'll react like any other capacitive screen; not that gracefully. It'll do its thing and you won't have any control, but it'll survive and that's the most important thing.

It looks like the Ultra shares the same problem like its little brother - the Xperia Z. Audio levels are pretty low compared to other devices, but there's a reason for that. They are both waterproof and there's a membrane on the speaker so water doesn't penetrate the speaker and destroys the device.

Luckily (i can't believe i'm saying this) winter is coming, and i'll wear a jacket most of the time when i'm outside, so i hope it won't be a huge problem (which i doubt).

I'm in the same boat as you. I'm from Norway and i haven't even touched the Ultra yet, so it'll be interesting once i get the chance to play with it. I have no idea about who, what or where you can get the Ultra in the Netherlands (once it's released), but my bet is to check your typical big carriers since they are the first ones to receive new devices.

Also, your English is very good, so no excuses are necessary, and your post is excellent. It's quite refreshing to read a good post and not the typical "when can buy ultra store cheap help help" (yes, that's a totaly normal post around here) :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] stevefwt:
I agree with the above.

Build Quality I find to be very good.

Water resistance as mentioned above. Drops of water set off the screen so it will go mad. When fully submerged the screen will not accept touch input. Need to set volume buttons to take pic. Otherwise good clear pics/video.

Loudspeaker - not the greatest, its works. I use bluetooth external speakers.

Size - yes a bit of an issue. It'll fit in your jean pocket but you'll be climbing stairs like you have a wooden leg. I found a money belt that it fits into for carrying on my person. Otherwise it sits on a desk.

You missed battery! - the battery life so far is very good considering the size of the screen.

If I were you I'd wait for the Honami release which is due soon. It has 20MP camera with flash for starters.

All Dutchmen speak/write GOOD english.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bASKOU:
Hello,

Also concerning about buying it, might jump on it next week. I had a 3G version in my hands and in term of build it is really good, it is big but like I bring a N7 everywhere I feel it even more comfortable to use than a 7" tab.

The only thing that worry me is all the different models, as I actually live in Vietnam and soon go back to French I go for the C6833 that is the LTE version that will be available in Europe and normally is sold as international version. That's worry me for the upcoming customs ROMs, this is often a mess with the baseband. Because the launcher is interesting, but it is hard to believe that now a day we still have launcher with limited scroll.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
Since your post is so well written (and you have nothing to apologise about! Better written than most native English speakers, I kid you not.) I felt inclined to respond with my 2 cents.

I have had it for over 3 weeks now

Build quality

Nothing to complain about. In fact better than most manufacturers out there. Nice choice of materials, designed and put together well.

With regard to the screen and the shatterproof film which comes on top of it from the factory, leave it on. Removing it will mean removing the Sony Logo, and also your warranty.

Honestly, it is barely noticeable. In fact, I think most average users are not aware that there is a sheet there. As the name suggests, it is a sheet that prevents glass from flying everywhere WHEN and IF it shatters. It is for safety reason above everything else. It is not there to protect your screen.

So leave it on, and put a 3rd party protector immediately after purchase, and it will be as good as new every time you replace it.

It is up to you if you want to spend a fortune on these protectors. My experience tells me whatever the brand, they do scratch, and need replacing once in a while. Mine is a dollar, and it will last me for up to half a year. Then I will buy another and replace it. Good as new again.

If you are thinking that having a sheet on top of a sheet will hinder performance, rest assured. NO, it won't.

Water resistance and Speakers

Nothing to add, comments above reflect my opinions too

Size

To answer your question specifically, yes, it really is passport x 1.5.

Unless you wear those super-skinny-jeans, it should fit regular jeans no problem.

I am 5'7, wear loose fitting jeans. Levi's. I have about 5 different models, but they all fit without poking their heads out.

It fits. But is it comfortable? As someone said in previous comment, going up and down stairs feels funny a bit. Walking is no problem.

Since it feels well built, it gives no impression of fragility. But sometimes I remind myself not to put it in my back pocket for 2 reason.

Firstly, if I forget about it and sit down, I'd hate to think what would happen.

Secondly, for back pockets, it will poke out. It must be inviting for pick-pocketers.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Road Trip:
I love South Europe. It's my holiday destination of choice. I love how spontaneous and happy in general the people are there. The big cities are so alive, a day and at night, and at the country side the people are just so nice. Maybe it has something to do with not raining every other day :P.

But I guess we’re in the same boat about how this phone compares to the competition. I guess that means that it’s a great time to buy a new phone though.

I guess a stick-on screen protector will indeed the best solution. If it does not interfere with the touch response, we will have the best of both worlds: a “shatterproof” film, and no permanent scratches.

Wiping the screen, but without damage is still a pro. It’s a shame I can’t carelessly use it in the shower or at the pool, but at least there won’t be any damage. I have had phones getting damaged by normal rain. It would be a great feeling, to know that it will still function afterwards.

Funny how there are so many Europeans on here, I didn’t see that one coming…

You’re so right about it surviving being the most important thing. It’s just so incredibly nice that Sony actually realizes that these phones are used in the real world. With accidents, and indeed rain. I certainly hope that Samsung and HTC can also start caring about real world durability.

Funny though, how us XDA people change our clothing for our devices. Most people do it the other way around :p.

But sticking to the big carriers is a great idea. I have to get a new 4G new plan anyways, and at least I am sure that I dealing with a reputable party.

The battery life is a good point. I am -- as I think we all are in here -- a smartphone junkie. The battery on my Note 2 -- a phone famed for its large battery -- doesn’t last till bedtime. So, while I am pretty sure the Ultra Z won’t last me a full day, at least it is not a phone with subpar battery life.

The honami does sound like a great device, but it’s not for me. I feel as if the screen on my Note 2 is too small, so that would be a major downside to the Honami. It is an enormous shame though that the Honami camera isn’t available on the Ultra Z.

Carrying around a Nexus 7 2013 was indeed my plan before the Xperia Z Ultra got released. If the Honami or Note 2 turn out to be killer devices, I will buy them and a small tablet.

About the basebands, it is indeed a very serious problem. I am already concerned about how big the development community for this phone will be, but this makes it even worse. I thought Samsung was a mess. It would be a major plus for a device to carry all LTE frequencies including LTE-A in addition to HSPDA+. When travelling that’d be great, and custom roms wouldn’t have to be baseband specific.

You have a good point about the warranty being voided by removing the shatterproof film. I will try a cheap screen protector first. I was under the impression that they were quite bad, but if they are just as good it’s a nice way to save money.

A passport x1.5 would be a great size though. A definite upgrade from the Note 2, but still manageable. I am the same height, and also wear Levi’s so I guess I will be all right.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ddiddy22:
which model for at&t lte

Can someone confirm that the international C6806 can b used for North American AT&T LTE bands. dont want to pre-order wrong model
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bASKOU:
Of everything I read, the C6806 is good for North America and work on AT&T but don't have wifi call. After the international version is the c6833 that go europe LTE bands too.

---------- Post added at 08:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:07 AM ----------

Sure, I to wonder how large the community will be. Baseband troubles was a mess on the HTC sensation between 4G 3G and AT&T models. Now it is fine, thanks to the work of the devs.

Right, but they always feel the need to limit bands on the phone. Way to win more money. Why make simple (for the customers) with low margin when we can make complex (for the customers) with high margin?
[General Questions and Answers] MzShani79:
I'm new to rooting and custom roms. I currently have a stock rom on my Verizon sg3 that I rooted and use T-Mobile service now. If I change to a custom rom do they all have the lady update that Verizon put out? Because I really like the multi screen function. And are there screen shots to view what the custom roms look like?
[General Questions and Answers] Bliszcur:
yup..got multi , please read installation instruction and changelog
[General Questions and Answers] coolsandie:
Don't know about Multi screen, but as my above reply stated yes, it gotta be. About, screenshots, yes you can view in the thread itself, say for example: MROM-d2vzw [4.2.2][LINARO][CM10.1][3.4.55] build:20130819

On the other hand, if you find no screenshots and its a CyanogenMod or Paranoid Android or AOKP or other development thread, you can simply google search for its screenshots, as the interface will be similar in every devices. And if its a popular ROM, its likely that some members would've been made a Youtube video, so you can search for those too. Happy flashing!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hulicow:
Hi,

Just a bit of curiosity, Why some android kernel developers still using the linux kernel 3.4.0 (faux, franco, hell's core, matr1x) and others move up into latest linux kernel 3.4.59 (semaphore, ak, purified)? What is the difference if I stay to old one or use an upgraded linux kernel version for my Nexus 4? Thanks for the answers in advance. Please enlighten me, :)

Best Regards,

Edit: It is told from softpedia that any users who is using any kernel based from 3.4.x branch is urged to upgrade? Does it really necessary to upgrade to 3.4.59 and ignore 3.4.0?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CoolApps:
Maybe it is some security fix within that type of kernel.

Even the Paranoid Android Stock kernel uses this version.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
some devs upgrade the kernel whenever a new version comes out, even though it might not have anything for android. other devs only update their kernels to a new version only when there is something specific to android and your device included. then theres some devs that like people to think that they are ahead of the game by going for the newest kernel version every time, just to make their kernel seem like it better or ahead of the game, even though there arent any advantages to upgrading the kernel version, those devs just like pushing buzzwords.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jlrogers:
I was on mdk rooted running hyperdrive 8.1 that soft bricked my phone. I tried to Odin everything I could find. The only way I could get back running was to flash a set from darkmenace (thank you very much) to this me7 crap. Of course now no custom Rom which makes me despise the phone a little.

Last night I was streaming hbo go over the mhl adapter when I had a random restart. This time I got the familiar Samsung splash screen with the unlocked lock and the word custom. This got me a little excited thinking there might be a way to get a custom recovery back or a custom Rom....

Was this a random fluke or something usable?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bthelin:
with my phone rooted I have noticed that when I do a restart mine also shows custom and has a unlock on it if I hold vol up & pwr while it is restarting I can get into the stock recovery with a normal power up if I try to go to recovery it just bypasses it and boots
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jlrogers:
Been able to get into stock recovery no matter which way I boot....thought maybe it had to do with it being a random reboot versus one I initiated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] najaboy:
It means nothing more than the system was modified at one point.

It means absolutely nothing regarding a ME7 bootloader exploit.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jlrogers:
Okay thanks......
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] -scarface-:
can someone share a list with system apps safe to remove for Xperia Sola GB?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dexxda:
EventStream.apk

EventStreamPluginFacebook.apk

EventStreamPluginTwitter.apk

FBCalendarSync.apk

FBIAppShare.apk

FBMediaDiscovery.apk

FBMusicLike.apk

FBSetupWizard.apk

GenieWidget.apk

helpapp.apk

JapaneseIME.apk (japanese keyboard)

neoreader.apk

PlusOne.apk

POBoxSknMono.apk (skin japanese keyboard)

POBoxSknPink.apk (skin japanese keyboard)

POBoxSknselector.apk (skin japanese keyboard)

POBoxSknWood.apk (skin japanese keyboard)

PostViewer.apk

SEMCFacebookProxy.apk

SemcPowersaver.apk (service keeps restarting)

SocialPane-Apps.apk

SocialPane-FeedWidget.apk

SocialPane-FriendsWidget.apk

SocialPane-StatusWidget.apk

Storefront.apk

textinput-chn.apk (chinese keyboard)

timescaperssplugin.apk

TimescapeSpline.apk TwitterPostViewer.apk

check this :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] -scarface-:
Pressed "Thanks" button!

Appreciated :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] -scarface-:
Which of these services can I disable without any risk of system failure? (I know that keyboard and settings are needed)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] DaRk-L0rD:
MtpApp afaik it's for connecting the device to the pc, so i don't suggest you to delete it.

You already have enough free ram.

Deleting the apks dexxda told you it's safe and will not mess your device ;)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] -scarface-:
I was thinking to disable not delete them... for example securelock, what s it for?

200Mb stays for a while after reboot but longer the phone works less of free ram I get... now its 170 maximum, processes are the same.

edit:

Also safe to remove:

-talk.apk (messaging app)

-talkback.apk

-plus.apk (google + app)
[HTC Droid DNA] eurofraid:
Currently I have jellybeer with cyanogen mod 10.1 on it with s-on.

This rom http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2315077 and I downloaded the kernel which is on the 2nd page as instructed.

I can flash roms no problem however when I attempt to flash a kernel via clockwork recovery it NEVER works. It says its replacing the boot image, install went great, no signs of trouble. However when I reboot the phone and check the kernel version its always default kernel and it never updates, in this case "3.4.10.cm-gc3a49c6 any incite on this would be great
[HTC Droid DNA] pio_masaki:
S-on can't flash boot via recovery. There's an awesome app for this, flash GUI, or you can s-off and flash in recovery with the Roms. You can also fastboot flash it and move the modules over yourself.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bornotty:
Hi, I was running Paranoid Android without USB debugging enabled then after factory wipe I tried installing ViperOne Rom and it froze at the f***** AROMA installer IDK why developers use that anymore.

I tried holding the power button several times, then combined power button and vol up + dw button only the menu buttons blinked and nothing happened. Luckily I got it to restart after I plugged in to the PC and used HTC One Toolkit by SquabbiDev and I could reboot it using their ADB console.

Then I entered CWM and formatted SD, Media, System because I wanted to install fresh rom from OTG but I accidentally clicked on 'install zip from sideload' and it just got stuck there. I tried holding down the buttons only the light blinks and nothing happens.

Now when I try to use the ADB shell it gives me this error

I can't even start the ADB Shell it just disappears within seconds.

I'm using Windows 8 x64 with USB 3.0 and HTC drivers installed. And JAVA is also installed. I don't understand what to do now? Please help :(
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mathrania:
Hold your phone under a bright light.... Really bright light.... And press and hold power button for a few seconds.... It will restart..
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bornotty:
hey thanks for the quick response but I already read that on another thread and tried doing it for an hr I tried holding and combining all the buttons only the menu light blinks and nothing happens. After trying all the common things I've posted this thread here :(
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bornotty:
and now my battery finally died im charging it for an hr then entering CWM again but any heads on how to perform a OTG rom flashing properly?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dgtiii:
Hmmmm...the bright light trick works 99.9% of the time. Try again....power button and volume down pressed at the same time, proximity sensor directly under a bright light, and hold for up to a minute. Give that a shot

I'm confused on your last post. By the description and screenshots you posted, you were trying to ADB sideload, which is NOT the same as flashing from an OTG. not 100% sure about CWM, as I us TWRP, but in recovery, mount your OTG drive, and then you just manually flash by browsing thru your OTG drive to the file you want to flash. You are flashing straight from the OTG device, just as you would from the internal SD card
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bornotty:
Well yea the post and the images sound little confusing haha true. Well about the sideloading thing I clicked that by mistake thinking it would do an OTG installation but then I realized OTG installation done choosing ext-SD. Well the battery finally died and finally flashed it via OTG works great now =)
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slinky1914:
[MENTION=2195706]mathrania[/MENTION] I tried the bright light trick and it worked for me thanks. Can anyone explain why it works?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dgtiii:
Glad you got it sorted and it worked bornotty!

Slinky, the proximity sensor has a darkness check to prevent the phone turning on due to inadvertent touches while in your pocket or purse or something. It's a feature, and it makes sense, but it can be a little buggy. Holding the sensor under a bright light passes the "I'm not in a pocket" check and the phone is allowed to reboot....
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slinky1914:
Thanks for sorting that out. That does make sense. Thanks
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dgtiii:
You're welcome, no problem bud..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] alvster:
Im using cm10 by m66b.. and wifi connection is always disconnecting.. hard for me to download things.. what causes this..

i really need a solution.. please anyone.. i tried reflash and no change.. please help..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] bejunk:
no body can say u what this is exactly causing by.....

oh, wait I KNOW THE CAUSE: its bcuz sony is an a**hole and forgot our devices, so were fu**ed up with wifi in JB roms :( blame sony

but i faced if u turn off wifi optimaziton, it gets bit better (iv u have this option...) also try to change kernel OR BETTER ROM!

bcuz wifi is mostly kernel related...... maybe a diffrent kernel solves it for u, if its very important to dl things (without break...)

btw wifi in legacy xperia 4.2.2 roms is now very usable menas no disconnects (nearly :D)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] navneetkhare:
Are you using any power saving app which optimizes the connection and turns off wifi to save battery? I know this most probably isn't the reason but I thought I'd mention anyway!