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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] soupysoup:
[MENTION=2571085]tribalartgod[/MENTION] Try my rom, its pure cm 10.2 compiled with linaro and I have no gallery issues at all, this is a pic I took with focal and attached via my gallery
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tribalartgod:
I'll give it a go tomorrow. The issue isn't the gallery itself. That works just fine. The issue comes along when you have MP4 files that the gallery tries to read. I have no clue why most ROMs do this...But I will certainly give yours a go and see what's up.

Thanks for this, btw.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] Firetrail:
Hi all,

Recently began activesync via BT & all was good. Put it into cradle, the IIs will sync as usual. Version of AS is 4.0 so no AS via WiFi.

Past few days, activesync suddenly stops working! Pocket PC USB sync is detected when put in cradle, using BT in IIs detects & connect to my laptop yet no syncing took place :shock:.

What i have tried:

- Ensure no new software was installed to my IIs;

- Uninstalled & reinstalled AS Ver 4.0;

- Uninstalled & reinstalled AS Ver 3.8;

Short of a hard-reset, i still can't get my IIs to sync over AS.

Suggestions pls. TIA.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vasusharma.28:
Hello,

Earlier i had PACman rom for 4.2.2 and bought PowerAmp.

Now i have installed PACman rom for 4.3 and restored PowerAmp with TitaniumBackup.

As soon as i open PowerAmp, it says "Too many failed files, playing will stop now"

Tried reinstalling, clearing data and installing trial version as well. What can be at fault??

regards
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] antares_requiem:
I have the same error message once when I un-successfully patched it with Lucky Patcher. It looks like system files remaining are not matching with the clean installation. My advice should be to Uninstall, clean app data, clear dalvik cache... and then using PlayStore to re install both PowerAmp and PowerAmp Unlocker. Good luck!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vasusharma.28:
Still a few problems....

Hey,

thanks for your quick reply, i tried what u suggested and found that music in poweramp(trial) is working but i want my bought full version back. i cannot restore "Poweramp unlocker" with TB. It says "App not installed". Now what?

thanx

regards
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] antares_requiem:
I should uninstall both and clean the dalvik cache. then download both Player and Unlocked from Play Store. If you already purchased them, it should be free. And open the unlocked first, will prompt you to Player unlocked and should work fine...

otherwise, Titanium really screw your files man.. jajjaa
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lopezk38:
I had this issue. You have to wipe the phone, but even then it might not work. Try deleting the poweramp folder in the 2 folders located in /sdcard/android/
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Nuwidol:
So, I pre ordered a C6833 from Clove what seems like an eternity ago & they finally have a date of when the handsets will be shipping. According to their site update this morning: First stock confirmed arriving 12th September, for dispatch on the 13th. Its a shame they'll be shipping out on a Friday as you can almost guarantee that means they'll arrive on Monday rather than Saturday.

I'm sure Sony will confirm this launch date later today in Berlin.

Here's the Clove order page with the new info
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] awaisb2010:
Fingers crossed for a Saturday delivery :thumbup:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Nuwidol:
I phoned Clove earlier & asked about the chances of a Saturday delivery. The guy told me if I'd chosen Royal Mail as the delivery method it would be quite likely. If I'd chosen another courier it would almost definitely be a Monday delivery. I changed it over to royal mail on the phone ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
Well even if yours arrives on Monday you'll be pleased anyway to have a SmartWatch 2 and a SBH20 FOR FREE!

I have to check here for some offers, because 612 GBP plus 26 GBP (s&h) will result in like 750 euros, which is A LOT.

BUT, official Italian Sony site says the base price for the Z Ultra s 729 euros, so I guess I'll have to think about it, given that here a SW2 would cost 199 euros...

I have a friend going to NY mid September, but even with the exchange at 1.35 it wold cost me more than that...

What to do... What to dooooooooo??

EDIT: now that I've seen samsung and Sony (ironically my S3 writes the two initial "s" as I wrote them :D) conferences, I'm more than ever convinced on the ZU.

Other than that, buying the ZU from Clove seems a real deal, but I wanted to ask some of you if they have had previous experiences, as in if I incur in some problems, will they change my device, are they reliable? Do they answer promptly to email (as I'm in Italy, I won't be phoning but emailing instead)?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Nuwidol:
This is my first purchase from Clove although they have been on my radar for a couple of years now so I can't help you with return issues sorry. I did however email them a few times with nagging questions about when they would be expecting the ZU to arrive etc. TBH they took over a day to respond to my emails. They did respond every time & but it wasn't as quick as I'd of liked. Speaking to them by phone seems to be the best method as they have always been polite, helpful & quick to answer any questions.

It does seem like an excellent deal when comparing the freebies from Clove & the prices other retailers are selling just the handset for...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AntiLazarus:
Or perhaps not at all, seeing as they'll be shipping out on FRIDAY THE 13TH!!!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
I bought one white ZU (plus SmartWatch 2 and SBH20, luckily it's written on the receipt so no one could tell me "you weren't in time" ), and a DK30 dock for a total of about 674 GBP, a little more than 800 EUR. According to the Sony official site in Italy, I would have spent a little less than 1K EUR, so that's a real deal for me.

What I don't understand is, as this is a preorder (well, part of it, since the DK30 is in stock right now), why they billed me for the full order right away.

I was under the impression that there were a complex following of security questions, and that the billing would be when the product is actually in stock, but I may have misunderstood that.

Could you confirm that when you go to your account, under your order it says "BACKORDER"?

I thought it meant that they had a product and they don't anymore, but maybe they use it as in "we don't have it", full stop.

Waiting for your confirmation... :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Nuwidol:
Yeah, mine says the same... I ordered a sbh52 before I'd ordered the handset as I knew I was going to get it any way & that says preorder but the handset says backorder.

When I spoke to the guy on the phone the other day he assured me I would receive the smartwatch etc & that mine would be from the first batch as I was one of the first orders (August 9th)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
Ok, thanks, you really relieved me.

I assume that either they have a lot of handsets on the way, or they didn't have many orders until now.

Anyway, I don't care as long as I have my handset for monday/thursday (I chose FedEx, they're usually quick...)... :D

Inviato dal mio Nexus 7 con Tapatalk 2
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tejstar:
I ordered the ZU from Clove ages ago and took payment then so nothing to worry about.

Eagerly awaiting its arrival. What colour did you guys go for? I went for white (my first white Xperia), as it looks more premium than the black version. Which ones did you go for?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Nuwidol:
I went for black. My Note 2 was white (first white handset I've owned) & I always regretted it when I saw the grey version...

I'll put up with the finger print magnet black this time :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tejstar:
I have to say I'm still in two minds - I love the white aluminium finish on the sides and the back will show fingerprint marks less.

However, I'm not keen on the front of the device with the white border, which takes away some of the immersion when viewing content.

I'm in half-a-mind to change, but can't decide. I've been umming and ahhing for days now! :eek:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jacktherapper00:
Almost had the same thought - use one of the light backcovers if blacks back is freaking you out.

Giving you the generally harmonious design of the black version, and leaves you alone with cleaning session if you're bugged of it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tejstar:
Very close to switching my order now, the more I think about it, I think black will be better overall. The XZU will go into a case anyway, so the fingerprint problem isn't too much of an issue.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
I just opened an account and ordered the C6833 LTE from here.

http://www.very.co.uk/sony-xperia-z...tooth-headset/1294688661.prd?_requestid=42080

10% off with first order using the discount code 3N6ME at the checkout.

Delivery direct from manufacturer by the 23rd Sept.

Its the same deal as clove with the free SW2 SmartWatch & SBH20 Bluetooth Headset. Altogether it cost me £543.05 :D You can get it one 3 months interest free credit but I'll just pay it off when the bill arrives.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] N1NJATH3ORY:
You guys are paying stupid money, Clove and Very are a pure rip off, You people are just wasting £100+ to get it 24 hours early....
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Personally I'll be selling the free accessories, so all in ill be paying £400ish for the device.

But seriously dude even if people were paying double that, just let them spend their money as they see fit, its no concern of yours.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
Not in my country I'm not. In my country it costs ~£640, I bought it from Clove at 675, but while in my country I would have had only the handset, with that money I paid the handset, a SmartWatch 2, a bluetooth headset SBH20, a DK30 dock, and I also paid for priority shipping.

I won't sell the accessories simply because I would have bought them anyway, so, for me, this is saving money, not "paying stupid money".

You wanna get it in February when it costs 450? Suit yourself, nobody is telling you what to do.

And by the way, I've seen people spending three times what was worth a PlayStation 1 when it first came out just to buy it on D1, and the same thing happens over and over again with hundreds of items, so go and wait for a price cut while we stand in line to get our first batch.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Anadinolin:
OOOHHH credit yummy ;) might be able to afford before the december debt free mark :eek: soo tempting!!

N1NJATH3ORY - can you get it cheaper or are you just going to wait for the prices to drop?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vinokirk:
I bought my fridge from Very. I had no problems at all :)

The 10% off your first order is what attracted me to them!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
Got a message two minutes ago from Clove saying they sent my order... I guess they had the batch before than they were expecting it... :D

Now it could be with me before the end of the week!

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Awesome, the complete order including the phone, would be a bummer to open it and just get the charging dock lol did you get a tracking number?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
Yeah I got a tracking number, already checked (obviously :D) and it says estimated delivery due to tomorrow...!!

I don't know if they can send items separately, but I guess if they could it would appear on the order page...

As for now, my order says dispatched, all of it.

IF tomorrow comes In just the dock, and you'll hear someone screaming, that's me... :eek::D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Teczguru:
Hey Guys - I got my notification as well from Clove that my order was dispatched as well!! Received my email at 6:30am Eastern time(I'm located in Toronto,Ontario Canada).... like you I hope it's the full order and not just the free accessories....ETA is this week Thursday @ 12pm noon!!!! :o :good: :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
100+ in stock at expansys, with the free Watch

http://www.expansys.com/sony-xperia-z-ultra-black-251174/
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Nuwidol:
Hmm,

Just got his email from Clove:

We are pleased to confirm that we have received stock of the Sony Z Ultra and will be shipping your order within the next 1-2 days. We will send your tracking number by email as we ship.

Production of the SmartWatch 2 has unfortunately been delayed because Sony has made the decision to enhance the firmware to offer a better user experience. We will despatch your SmartWatch 2 free of charge by Royal Mail post (not courier) as soon as stock arrives, which is expected to be late September.

The good news is there will also be some free content available, including a free 60 day subscription to Sony Music Unlimited, together with the opportunity to download some films from Video Unlimited. (There may be some regional variations with this.)

Thank you again for your order.

I just phoned them & they couldn't say if my order would ship today or tomorrow. When I phoned them up last week they told me I was one of the first pre orders. How come mine hasn't shipped yet then.....?

What shipping method did you guys use whose devices have shipped?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Teczguru:
FED EX used here... also got the notice about the SW 2 being delayed till the end of this month. Confirmed that at least the BT headset has been shipped with the ZU!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
Same mail here too, received 5 minutes ago.

I'm not that happy about the Royal Mail thing, as it's fairly slow and uninsured internationally, but other than that, I already have my tracking number (used FedEx) and the estimated delivery date is tomorrow.

I guess I'll have the ZU, the SBH20 and the DK30 included, and will wait for the watch, not a big deal. :)

If it's really true that Sony have pushed back the release date to improve the FW I'm fine with having to wait, a couple of weeks isn't that bad...

EDIT: expansis reports that they'll have stock for the SW2 on 2nd of October, so the Clove guys are telling the truth apparently. ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Nuwidol:
Just got my dispatch & tracking info through. The website sin't recognising it yet but fingers crossed for tomorrow...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] N1NJATH3ORY:
Most likely i will pick it up on launch date from 3 network UK, and most likely 3 will be offering some freebies with the Z Ultra, and it will be priced Sim free £499 i'm just guessing there, as when the Xperia Z came out.. 3 had it listed it for £449 while others had it for £550 to £600 plus 3 was offering free Sony headphones with that deal...

The thing you have to remember Sony is 3rd or 4th most popular mobile phone supplier on the planet, it's not premium like Samsung or Apple.. i'm not saying Sony uses cheap parts, The build quality looks amazing.. But Sony handsets don't hold value like Samsung or Apple, as you can pick up the non LTE Model for a mere £400 and its not officially even been released.. it's already lost it's value..

The thing i don't get why people are loosing there cool when im just pointing out the facts ??

Off course it's your money, do what you like, but trying to justify its worth spending 700 bucks for a piece of tech that already has lost in value is plain stupid... PEACE :)

---------- Post added at 11:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:21 PM ----------

True its none of my concern, i totally agree with you110% :)

Anyway where did you pick up your Z Ultra, if you don't mind me asking ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] capitansid:
I dont think SONY devices depreciate that fast... SAMSUNG devices depreciate faster than sony from what i have observed..

but yeah, Apple devices dont depreciate that fast too.. they still hold that stupid price even after a year whereas samsung already dropped by half! LOL

"Sent from my refrigerator"
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] N1NJATH3ORY:
i personally think Sammy is OK, i got a 3 month old Galaxy S4 32GIG Octa Core i listed it on eBay few weeks ago i put it on for £700. People was offering £550 :) Just imagine if that was the Z Ultra, i think the most offer i would get is £350 maybe £400 if im lucky :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
How you can consider Samsung and not Sony being premium I have no idea... I've had an s3 and a note 2 but I was never under the illusion they were premium lol

I'd like to see where you can pick up the Ultra for £400. Its important to bear in mind that nothing is really "free" in this life and the clove deal for example is in really just a bundle with accessories. It no different to picking the handset only up for £500. You could easily sell those accessories and make back the difference.

Yes people do pay a little more to be early adopters or course. But then some people p!ss £50 up against a wall every weekend. I just sold my LTE note 2, which I paid £500 for for £250. I bet I could get at least that for the Ultra this time next year.

Remember nothing is "free" the "real" cost of the device only from clove is approx £500 ;)

If you get the Ultra for £500 from '3' with the same accessories, feel free to PM me and call me out, but I'm 100% convinced it won't happen. :angel:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=45435758&postcount=15
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jacktherapper00:
hard facts, nothing else is worth a discussion.

6 Month as from the release

of S4, started with 650€, then at 420€ = -36%

of XZ, started with 600€, then at 439€ = -26%

of iPhone 5, started with 730€, then at 579€ = -22%

based on geizhals.de sales prices.

So where's the premium section here?

If someone is always waiting for the cheapest price, he'll never buy anything.

Things, especially technical nature, are losing each day, each drop, each newly better released model, ... etc.

Saving 50€ or around that is not worth to me, for waiting multiple weeks for the device.

If you buy it later, you sell it later. I buy earlier and sell earlier. In the case of mobile phones just the amount varies, not the percentual loss.

Which leads us to the clove Deal ...

So if they're paying 612GBP we're at 725€.

679€ is the official srp of Sony in Europe, SmartWatch 2 199€ and the SBH20 at 39€.

So at srp's were in the game with 917€

With current street prices 610€ + 179€ + 31€ = 820€

Still saved 100€ / 11%

So who is paying stupid money?

Or is there just someone talking stupid?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
And if you consider that in Italy the SRP is €729 and SW2 is €189, I personally saved another €40... :D

The thing for selling your device counts on the market for that device too, and none of you have considered that.

While there are 100 guys willing to pay whatever you ask for an S4 to save 50 bucks there are maybe 20 searching for an XZ.

That to say that you might be lucky enough to get a good buyer that knows the real value of your item, or you might have just a guy searching for a premium product for a price as low as possible.

That said, I don't think I'll sell mine in a couple of years: I don't care much about cameras, and the processor is more that enough for doing anything. Furthermore there will be CM support so if Sony doesn't keep up with updates I'm just going to jump ship and wave goodbye to the original FW: Snap800 +2GB Ram +CM (stable release candidates, not nightlies like on Samsung)+ huge, fantastic screen= heaven.

That of course is my opinion :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Anadinolin:
baileyJr, very have the Z1 up there now too, at the same price with the same freebz and im now crying because i cannot decide between the two still :'(

factor in they both have £65 worth of free movies and music from SoE store :silly:

im more stuck on which one than ever now!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] leemk:
Just had an email from o2 saying my ZU is on its way , cant wait.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
They are very different and very similar at the same time:

You want a big camera? Z1 all the way.

You want a big screen? ZU all the way.

Those are the main differences.

Processor, RAM, OS, everything else is the same.

I went with the ZU for the massive screen and because I can live without a 20mpx camera...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Yeah very much a personal decision. For me the screen size with stylus support is the priority so its not a difficult choice.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
Plus I guess that the "WTF IS THAT" look on the faces of the people when you pull out the ZU will be priceless... :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] karnka:
Anyone know if Phones4U have any stock in yet? Really want to see how big it is in real life...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Nuwidol:
Anyone received theirs yet?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] leemk:
Hey hi fellow concrete cow , mines getting delivered thurs between 11 and 15:00 , day off work for me tomorrow.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] djpfs:
recieved mine via Fedex this morning.

Ordered it via clove.uk

I´m from Germany
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Ukbondraider:
It is so odd that this phone is going to be officially released in 2 days yet most carriers in the UK do not have prices available for it.

Looks like carriers in the UKdo not care f or this product.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
O2 have their prices up, More will follow shortly no doubt.

https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/phones/sony/xperia-z-ultra-black/

Three have sent out a press release saying it will be available on the 18th

http://www.coolsmartphone.com/2013/...Feed:+coolsmartphone/uJxV+(Coolsmartphone.com)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
Received mine today, from Clove.

I panicked a bit because it contained just the ZU box and the DK30 box, but no signs of the SBH20... :eek:

I found out that it was inside the ZU box... when they said "included", they really meant it! :D

Makes me wonder what the hell were they going to do if the SmartWatch 2 was available... :p

Going to put on the screen protectors and then it's play time! :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] skylinestan:
welcome to the world of Z Ultra :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Nuwidol:
So there'll be 2 people in MK looking like a lemon when their phones ring then?

Whereabouts are ya in MK? I'm in Redhouse Park (next to Newport Pagnell).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] leemk:
LOL small world , Great Linford, took my dog out for a walk around the back of your house this morning.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] djpfs:
The Phone is so ultra :)))))
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Nuwidol:
It is a small world! I walk my dogs round the back there quite a lot too. If you see a big guy with a dobermann & a ridgeback shout BIG PHONE at me :)

Oh yeah. Sent from my XZU :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jutley:
Just ordered mine from clove free smart watch 2 and wireless headset.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mndgz:
Got an e-mail notification from Clove today that my Z Ultra has been dispatched. The Smartwatch2 is delayed however
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jacktherapper00:
[MENTION=4737384]fastest83[/MENTION]

Lucky one ;)

Which firmware you had ootb?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
You guys rooted the c6833 yet? Vroot?

Mine arrives tomorrow sometime before 1pm and I usually root straight out of the gate and use TB to restore my apps and app data :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
I have .510 ootb, and checking through the system menu for updates it doesn't find anything... Too lazy to try via PC Companion and besides, I'm restoring this phone to be ready for use on a daily basis, so it's a looooong night to go... :D

To be sincere I wanted to root but I checked and seems that every single guy that has rooted his phone has the 6802... should I try anyway or is it better to wait for an updated root app?

I have TB pro too, and I wanted to do the same as you...

BTW, this phone is huge, but really not as uncomfortable as I was expecting... it feels fantastic in hand...

P. S. Check what's written below... :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
I'll try vroot tomorrow unless someone wants to try it first. I've got no problem trying it. Even if it doesn't work and I have to restore it's no big deal. If it does work though it will save me a ton of time being able to restore my apps and app data
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iRimas:
I got my one Today . its awesome.. nice phone. waiting for SBH-52 .
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Teczguru:
Hey there - I also ordered from CLOVE and am expecting mine tomorrow...did you pay extra for the docking station? I was only offered the headset and SW 2