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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
14.1.B.1.510 Firmware Review

New features & enhancement

New UI Interface - Smooth, better than previous one.

White-Grey Setting background.

New added animation, new waiting animation design.

All UI corner slighly curve.

Small Apps can open more than one.

International keyboard finally support mini keyboard.

Favorite Contact image is big and clear.

Contact image is small when receiving/answering call.

New Messaging design.

New Alarm and Clock, New Calculator, New widget design.

X-Reality support, this really work out, as I notice it really sharpen my 720P video playback.

Camera Superior Auto mode working fine, but I feel previous .475 seems better slightly.

Overall extremely smoother than previous firmware.

After install back all apps I want, then now I face the mention issue. Hmm.... means it happen after that.... Sony better sort it out.

Notice Bugs in 14.1.B.1.510 and solution

Cannot turn on after locked the screen - Turn off Optimised backlight at Display.

Fake hang when phone startup - Just wait for a while, it will success load after that.

Screen remain 100% brightness after fake hang - Untick Adapt to lighting conditions and move the slider.

Notice:

I didn't face any SOD issue, I update via PC Companion and I didn't root yet, I read gfan China forum, people mention the current root method seems got some issue.

Base on my previous root - vroot (I fail in 360 root) - I dislike it do apps startup optimization in background, I try to close all, then the phone behavior weird where FC here and there, like YouTube and Stamina Mode. When I on back all, it behave ok. I hope something better root out soon, I don't like extra background process.

Sample 14.1.B.1.510 Firmware Camera Shoot - all using Superior Auto.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] aaronqui:
Nice review and information :)

I read your other post that you replied to me and you said you updated via pc companion. How did you do that without rooting your phone?

Unfortunately, my phone doesnt have the update when i plug it in.

I also cannot read chinese.

Thank you,

Aaron
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Thanks. :) I root 1st at .475 firmware, change as below, then can update via PC Companion.

Root your phone using vroot

Install Root Explorer

Goto /system

Open build.prop by press and hold then select Open in Text Editor

Search for (at top)

ro.product.brand=Sony

ro.product.name=C6802_12XX-XXXX

ro.product.device=C6802

ro.build.tags=release-keys

ro.build.fingerprint=Sony/C6802_12XX-XXXX/C6802:4.2.2/14.1.B.0.475/JL5_jw:user/release-keys

#############################################################

ro.semc.version.cust=12XX-XXXX

ro.semc.version.cust_revision=R10A

#############################################################

Change all highlight in RED to 1274-8738

Change R10A to R1A

Restart phone

Update via Phone Companion
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] viettien_milo:
How about White Balance (of screen)?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Don't have such options.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Confirmed no sound enhancement - settings force close issue.

I just repair my phone.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] newstar:
Nice review , Bravia engine enable/disable setting also not found in display settings , x-Reality is instead of it ...

I hope 360 or vtool not let Bravia or x-reality go
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mshajirahman:
thanks

Most needed update by Sony.. they are doing well now... hope they release the 4.3 JB soon as well
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
[MENTION=1940466]Andrewtst[/MENTION] Nice one!

I assume your root (got by Vroot) was able to keep after this update, right?

And what do you mean by this below?

You had after update force close issue, but somehow you fixed it?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
I fixed the issue already, I did a phone repair, now everything run perfectly fine.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
No such issue for me.

Make sure you did a clean phone repair, all weird issue prompt will gone.

Also don't root, a lot complain got issue all due to root, and probably the FTF file got problem during create.

I update mine via PC Companion, then repair my phone completely as previously got Sound Enhancement Force Close issue. After repair, now I don't find single issue on it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] buncit8:
does 510 can be root with vroot?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Can but I read forum here and there said got problem, so I didn't do.

And I hate the startup app auto optimization in background did by vroot.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
[MENTION=1940466]Andrewtst[/MENTION]

New to sony, dunno where the setting is, but usn't tha changeable with fastboot? My previous HTC had it in settings...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Not sure what you talking about and no idea what you want actually.

Fastboot need unlocked bootloader, where I not going to do it now and no need to do this for firmware update.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mshajirahman:
Same here

i am also facing the same issue my phone doesn't wake up after sleep.... i need to do hard reset with power off key and volume rocker key then it will turn on.. if it goes in a sleep mode same thing repeat....
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
After install back all apps I want, then now I face the mention issue. Hmm.... means it happen after that.... Sony better sort it out.

Notice Bugs in 14.1.B.1.510 and solution

Cannot turn on after locked the screen - Turn off Optimised backlight at Display.

Fake hang when phone startup - Just wait for a while, it will success load after that.

Screen remain 100% brightness after fake hang - Untick Adapt to lighting conditions and move the slider.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Turn off Optimised backlight at Display will solved the problem.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] corrado85:
how do you guys toggle mini- keyboard from left to right of the screen? is there step by step guide?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Just press that arrow key " < " on lower bottom side.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Also another issue is the keyboard. ... why Sony cannot do proper on keyboard.

in .475 firmware, the Chinese keyboard cannot type when input as it show rubbish, only can swipe. No issue when switching over to English.

now in .510 firmware, the Chinese keyboard already fixed and can type or swipe for input, but the swipe is not working when you switch to English under mini keyboard.

No issue under international keyboard.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] corrado85:
i just dont see the "<" option

also what i noticed when using international keyboard, when you switch to mini-keyboard, you can drag the keyboard anywhere on the screen but it overlays the messaging input box.. kinda annoying
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mshajirahman:
its very easy

you just long press on the language key that should be EN or CH

then select mini keyboard ,

now yu will see the one hand keyboard on screen..

on the other side if the mini key board you will see tow icons,

one is arrow and other one will make mini keyboard to full qwerty keyboard,

select the normal arrow key this will toggle the keyboard from one side to other side..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bleclair:
Thanks for the review!

I was hoping that they would improve the auto camera mode. Your pictures do look better on the other firmware.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Nice job ! Thank you for help
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
They trying to fix touch screen issue. We "all" have this issue., maybe some of us (like me) got it on minimum level.

I can't get it why they don't want to make something like on galaxy s IV "increase screen sensitivity" selection. So we can manually choose what we want.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unk_damnation:
Ok, this is a bit funny. Before 510 I had no touch issue whatsoever. Right after upgrade to 510, I noticed sensitivity is not enough to detect a metal object (I used the back cap of a mechanical pencil). And then I proceed doing something else, and when I tried using the same object again, it works! I did nothing system-related in between..

Lools like the zu had its pwn mood :eek:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] viettien_milo:
So maybe that's why people call "smartphone"? :laugh:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
I found the reason why the phone fake dead or SOD already!

I re-repair my phone using Updates Service, everything run perfectly until I go un-tick the "Optimize Backlight".

Once you un-tick this thing, the phone will behave fake dead when startup the phone after switch off.

Don't ever un-tick "Optimize Backlight".

What I did later is immediate tick back the Optimize Backlight after success login to the phone and shutdown.

After that, I try switching on and off few times, and it behave normal, no fake dead & SOD.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Actually the Optimize Backlight can be use on or off but just a bit tricky.

Now try turn it on and immediate shutdown the phone.

In your next turn on, you will notice they is no fake hang during startup.

Also no SOD when lock the screen.

And you can un-tick it and still no SOD when lock the screen.

Just remember must tick back before you plan shut down the phone again.

Conclusion is there is no fake hang when the Optimize Backlight is turned on before you shut down.

The SOD after lock the screen won't happen if your startup never face fake hang.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Damn phone is lag first 20 sec when is booted.

Im alone with this?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
All my devices are laggy during boot when they load all widgets etc. I have the same thing on my Xperia Z which has a similar configuration. Immediately when everything is loaded, the smoothness returns and 510 is very smooth on my device.

I also like that it handles 240 DPI better than 475. Even the Sony launcher manages to handle it looking better albeit not optimized.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Hi Commie!

Hmmm I thing it's loading some other system files. (cuz I deleted everything)

Yes 510 is greaaat improvement! Extremely smooth. It's probably new kernel.I I also like new animation. (looks like updated ICS). Touch screen is perfect now. (I was got problem at minimum lever, and now it's extremely perfect)

They even optimized 240DPI support.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Check the score
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
The only thing that doesn't work flawlessly on 240 DPI is the camera (stock camera) but I use the Lenovo SuperCamera and also the Google Photosphere one. The other thing is that I am going to reflash the Z with Monxdified later on and use it as the camera device, the Ultra is more for everything else (I always carry the Z too since it is my wallet).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
I sold my Z long time ago. Can you tell me after 10.1.A.1.434 Generic firmware did sony improved camera? Because I didn't like camera on Z (on 434 base)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
The camera improved on the 307 and then with the leaked Honami camera, now the Lenovo SuperCamera produces really nice pictures with the Z.

I am keeping my Z and it will be my dedicated camera device - I have a lot of documents etc on the Ultra so there's not space enough for using it as a camera.;) The Z takes nice pictures and I have a lot of empty space on it but I haven't reconfigured it yet, it is still on PAC but it will be reflashed when the next stable Monxdified Honamix is out.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dralex88:
475 is better... I don't like this white colour settings, message, new keyboard appearance... root is lost in 510. By the way, they should allow us to change the theme for this... Haha,,,
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Mucho79:
Root isn't lost in 510, you can root via 360 One-Root.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Root easier get back. Root didn't lost in. 510
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
"475 is beta" comparing to performance on 510.

It feels like it contains much more better drivers (kernel is sick !). Everything beginning extremely smooth and is not because the framework and "new" UI. (which is got much more sexy animation than in 475)

You can see improvement not only through benchmarking but also in games ! (example now in real racing I can see much more better quality than before ! It's feels like game running on MAX settings, and before was on Good settings)

Many bugs are fixed. (Example:The screen sensitivity is finally on "perfect" level and "extremely" good with the fingers)

And of course you can root 510 (noobs !!)

Certainly 510 has some glitch's (like long restarts when you switch ON and OFF back lighting optimization but again it still hell better than 475 (and lower bases)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Let have some UI Comparison :) Which you like?

Left - New UI | Right - Old UI
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gunawan-1:
But... actually, I miss the screen sensitivity, I prefer the old one, with the older firmware, I can write with my old PDA stylus, but now, it won't. Although I admit that the new firmware is much more smooth than before. Walkman works well, Everything is smoother.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] babakmaham:
I noticed when un-tick "optimized backlight" after restart there is a bug,that level of brightness doesn't work and screen remind in max level and can't change it!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Tick back and don't touch it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] babakmaham:
Great guide man

Have you this issue like as me?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
We all have this my friend.

It just a looong boot time.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Follow instructions here - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2425628

14.1.B.1.510 Fake Hang and SOD issue and prevent solution
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] golfinggino:
I just picked up my ultra today and setting it up right now If I want to root it soon should I not do the update and remain of the. 475 firmware? I really can't believe how fast this is completely stock!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
U will see how fast is it on 510 !!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dralex88:
Old user interface is much better... White is bright and straining our eyes... Haha... We should get to choose the one we prefer... I think most people like the black one...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] golfinggino:
OK dumb question but how do I put the Sim card in this phone I have owned a lot of phones but haven't seen one like this before do I just pull out the white plastic tab that is in the Sim slot ? Just don't want to ruin it before I make the first call lol
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dralex88:
Yes... You are right... MicroSim
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] golfinggino:
Yes I know it is a micro Sim just took it out of my note 2 do I pull the white plastic tab out from the Sim card spot on the ultra ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dralex88:
Yes... Just pull it out...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] golfinggino:
That worked thanks I tried to update the firmware. But is says I am already on the latest but it is the. 475 version oh well will just wait really like this phone so far probably will sell my note 2 tomorrow
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] golfinggino:
another question does the battery life get any better with this update ? currently no way i can make it through a day with this phone - this will probably be the deciding factor whether i keep the phone or not
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vinokirk:
I believe there is a five day adjustment period where the battery finds its feet
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unk_damnation:
In my case, 510 didn't see much improvement from 475 in terms of battery life. But then again, if I use my ZU for occasional calls and texting, and minimalistic web browsing, it can live for 15 hours, with around 4 hours screentime (around 1 hour of them is gaming and browsing).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Can choose is the better option. I more prefer new UI, the only part I dislike is the theme colorless at notification icon.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Theandroidfan:
lag?

please tell me the snapdragon 800 in this phone has finally killed android's lag or do we still have a long wait ahead of us?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] warfareonly:
What lag? :D:cool:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Blacklighter11:
This beast does not lag at all.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] golfinggino:
Yeah absolutely no lag I am surprised every time I use it waiting for it to lag bit it doesn't and I have owned most every phone and tablet out and this is by far the smoothest
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unk_damnation:
No lag on this beauty, unless you're viewing 4k video w/ xreality on.. From a standard class10 sd card - then you'll see stuttering.

But you'll get sudden reboot occassionally. It's just an android... thing.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] warfareonly:
Where's the option for X-reality?

Edit : Got it. Forgot to check under display after update :silly:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gunawan-1:
My album app show picyire thumbnails like this. Any one please help how to fix?

View attachment 2244683

Thanks

Gunawan - Xperia Z Ultra
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unk_damnation:
Try clear the app's data from app manager, it's supposed to clear the thumbnails..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gunawan-1:
Thanks. Now it is ok.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] apazrjon:
Hey everyone need a question answered. I just purchased a used sgh i317 and am planning on unlocking it to use on the tmobile network. I have read and understand the process of using the aws hack to enable att modem to use the tmobile 3g/4g network. I was just wondering if it was possible to flash the factory image ( SGH-T889_TMB_T889UVBMD1_teshxx.zip) for the tmobile note II with odin from this link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2102380 . If I did this would this completely put my sgh-i317 as basically a tmobile note 2 with full data and wifi calling.

I have read in the forums that I should always keep the att modem. Is this also true of the kernal too. Or is my plan to completely turn the sgh-i317 in to an t889 possible as stated above. I really appreciate any imput you would have. thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] rangercaptain:
Most people flash tmobile image so they can use the native wifi calling app.

If that's not a concern for you, I would put in the tmobile sim, unlock it, then add the tmobile 4G APN and reboot. If you live in a refarmed region, you will get 4G data with no further steps.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] apazrjon:
Does the TMobile stock image include the Tmobile modem? Or our the modems usually seperate? I really appreciate you helping me out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Can't mix modem's:eek:. You end up with a bootloop:mad:. But most of the time the modem's are separate from most Rom's. But ya might want to do a double check just to make sure. So you don't run into any problems..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] apazrjon:
I think I got it now

I appreciate it! I think I got it. The stock factory image would include the radio (I guess most custom roms do not), kernal, and OS. Since the sgh-i317 is so similar to the t889, I could technically flash the tmobile factory ROM onto the sgh-i317. I would just have to flash the att modem in place of the tmobile modem. Think I am just Going to flash a custom rom with wifi calling and just flash the newest att modem too. After I unlock the AWS and set my APN to Tmobile, I should be good to go! I appreciate your help guys! If I missed something here, please let me know.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkshado:
Sounds about right. You're essentially good to go with any ROM or kernel from the I317, T889 and N7105. You should be fine as long as you don't mix modems (check the backgrounder in my T889V LTE guide if you feel like it) or flash N7100 stuff (see multiple reports of messed up IMEIs and such).
[Nexus 4 General] big_b0sss:
well guys as you already know google has slashed the nexus price down which is a good means we will be getting new nexus very soon. but here is the worse news comes from the verge that the new nexus would based on moto x there wont be any google edition moto x. now as this just rumour but i wouldnt happy if we get a moto x based nexus come on google atleast we want a 5 inch full hd display and a better cpu snap dragon 600/800. what do u guys think.

source: http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/27/4666016/its-pretty-obvious-that-the-nexus-5-is-in-fact
[Nexus 4 General] gd6noob:
There was a thread here about N5 being based on motoX and another one on G2..

why would you make another thread? do we really need a bunch of posts saying the same thing?

Besides, unless you have solid info, your title is VERY misleading
[Nexus 4 General] Pvt WhoOkid:
rumors are only rumors not facts. Don't believe caca!
[Nexus 4 General] bozzykid:
The source is a forum post at The Verge? I think we should just wait until there is a real rumor based on actual information before wasting our time discussing this.
[Nexus 4 General] Cream$ickleHJ:
Forget speed worry about battery innovation and utilize the front bezel as a solar panel

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] big_b0sss:
i looked up but didnt get anywhere to share the info anyway i hope mod closes this thread. sorry guys for the trouble u had by reading my post. peace :good:
[Nexus 4 General] Beerad875:
Source is the verge.

/thread
[Nexus 4 General] Semantics:
I stopped reading at "unreliable sources said".
[Nexus 4 General] wynand32:
As long as this thread is still open, I'll chime in. All I really want in the next Nexus is a better camera than the one the N4 is cursed with. Anything else would be gravy.
[Nexus 4 General] paranoid android85:
I hope it isn't 5 inch screen. Don't know what peoples fascination with bigger is better. I hope it stays under 5
[Nexus 4 General] -A-P-M-:
If it will be Motorola, I hope it will sell in EU too !!!
[Nexus 4 General] Wingzer:
Not sure why there is a need for a Google Edition Moto X, the phone is pretty much AOSP with a few tweaks.

In my opinion tweaks for the better.
[Nexus 4 General] Reamer09:
This. I'm really wanting the next Nexus device, but if it is larger than my One X I won't even consider it. I'm about to buy the Nexus 4 just so I can have a Nexus phone that's a manageable size. I'd actually love for the new Nexus to be Moto X based, but I highly doubt it. Droid Mini would be even better. Damn Motorola and Verizon for locked bootloaders!

Edit: And now I'm the proud owner of a new Nexus 4. The price drop was irresistible.

Sent from my Nexus 10
[Nexus 4 General] crachel:
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[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B1AcK kN1GhT:
Hi everyone,

I'm not sure if the phone is faulty or not but I can't connect to anything via bluetooth?

I have tried my wireless headset, my other headset for taking calls on which was working on my old Nokia 920 and doesn't connect or should I say find any devices... I just tried to find my mates phone which is a galaxy s4 with no success.

Just wondering if anyone else is having troubles with searching for devices on bluetooth cause mine isn't picking anything up :/

Thank you,

Chad.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] youwonder:
TL;DR: Can't view book I bought in play store, get "this book isn't available for offline reading right now. check your internet connection then try again." error message, yet I have internet.

The story. I preordered a book ("The time of contempt", if it helps any) and eagerly waited it's release on the 27th. This morning I gleefully opened up the play store and clicked "read", to be greeted by a not so friendly "this book is not available for viewing now" error. Shrugging disappointedly, I went about my day and tried to forget about it. Ever since then whenever I try and open it on my N7 I get this error message: "This book isn't available for offline reading right now. check your internet connection then try again." The kicker here is I have a connection, and tried it on 3 different wifis (and my phone's tethering). Everything else works that requires internet, just the book wont load. My other books work fine (but they are local content), and most odd is that I can access the book just fine on my HTC one, no problem at all. I've tried google searching that error but it seems I may actually be the only person who's experienced the problem (or at least the first one to complain).

Things I've tried:

>clearing data for google play and google play services apps

>googling

>waiting and trying again

>switching wifis

>crying

I'm out of options, I may just reset it to factory to try and get it. I'm running pure stock if it helps the diagnosis any.

What do?