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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Haphim:
So, I know that there are various options for wireless transfer between two phones. WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, etc...

What I'm not clear on is which methods work out of the box, which methods require a third party app, and which methods are best - regardless of the first two categories.

When I say "best", I'm referring to:

1. Ability to transfer **any** type of file. Not just media or based on a fixed list of recognized file types - but file system to file system.

2. Speed (obviously)

3. Stability/reliability

To keep things simple, we can assume this is between two S4's, running CM 10.1. So, what's the layout of the land?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] thedr9669:
SuperBeam for sure. It is in the Play Store and is free, which makes it even better. I have used it to transfer apps, pictures, movies, etc. Super duper fast. The only down side is it needs to be installed on both devices. Being free, that is more of a minor inconvenience.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Haphim:
It looks good, although it seems to have a few problems - particularly on CM 10.

Until the next version comes out, what's the next best choice?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] thedr9669:
Ouch, that sucks. A buddy turned me on to SuperBeam and I have used nothing but that since. It just works well for me and have not used anything else. I am assuming that the camera issues on CM10 is the roadblock? if so, you can still initiate the transfers using NFC. No QR code or camera required. I am just coming up with different ideas to help out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Haphim:
The camera is one. I'm also concerned about the reports that it doesn't restore settings properly when it's done. I may still give it a shot anyway, but it looks like the dev knows it needs some work, so it might be worth waiting for 3.0.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] thedr9669:
If it is any help, I have a Galaxy S4 running Infamous Alpha ROM 7.5 using the Infamous 4.6 OC kernel. I have not had one issue using the WiFi direct and it not using and resetting the WiFi back. I have used it to connect to Note II's, Droid Razr MAXX HD's, S3's, and a few other Android devices.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Haphim:
Good to know, thanks. I know the camera issue is specifically Cyanogen related, but I'll give this app a try and hope I don't experience any problems.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Haphim:
Does CM 10.1.3 support Wifi Direct? I can't seem to get that working...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eersfanpilot:
How do I tell which bootloader I have? Recently I flashed CleanROM 7 from CleanROM 6.0 R2. After finding some glitches I decided to flash back.

Upon going back, now my camera says "Camera Fail" when I try to open it.

I've searched and tried all the recommendations. One that I found suggests trying a previous bootloader.

How would I go about this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
For education purposes, the bootloader is not your problem. There's only two bootloaders to have, unlocked and locked. You need an unlocked bootloader to use custom roms on this device. You want a locked bootloader when you are using a Verizon official, bloated stock rom.

What you want is the modem firmware or just plain "firmware." You can flash in recovery the VRBMB1 firmware zip and see if this helps you. Visually, you'll see a change in Settings/About Phone/Baseband.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eersfanpilot:
I thought that sounded strange. I'll try going back to the previous modem and RPM package and if that helps. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eersfanpilot:
Ok, I'm on MF1 still from flashing CR7. That link you included does mention cameras breaking going from MB1 to MF1. I'll find MB1 and see if that fixes it.

Thanks again!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Don't thank me until your issues resolved lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eersfanpilot:
That did it! Thanks. Camera is back online. Seems it didn't like going from MB1 to MF1??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Yea, Samsung implemented some change in the kernel for VRBMF1 that automatically checks for the trust zone or something to that effect. The trust zone is included with the VRBMF1 firmware so downgrading to a VRBMB1 rom will cause the camera to fail instantly. Basically, Mastamoon and Invisiblek figured out what the issue was and boom, happy community. There are some people who still have issues after this but one less person helps out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eersfanpilot:
Great work by all for finding this fix. That's why I rely on XDA!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ak070:
http://www.android.com/kitkat/

The new version of Android has been announced & it says that it will be supported to run on low RAM (512MB), single core devices as well!

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/504575/20130909/android-4-kitkat-os-top-devices-features.htm

Post your thoughts about this.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Darkfall231:
I've heard a lot about its so called optimisation for lower end devices and I'm really praying that it is true! :D

Whilst the dev community here have done an excellent job in keeping the 2011 Xperia line fresh, it would be just awesome if it doesn't feel like our devices are being stretched to their maximum potential to run as is with JB.

Another 'hope' I have is that with the better support for low end...our batteries might just stop being blown away like a butterfly in a hurricane.

(Ok they say hope oft deceives, but one can only be optimistic)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ak070:
I guess the new kernel will greatly improve the battery life & it says that there is optimization for running sensors with a very low battery consumption. :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
[MENTION=5373289]ak070[/MENTION]

did you checked this video:

http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...drm-partition-backup-script-xda-developer-tv/

that guy told that Sony Ericsson devices probarly get no 4.4 only Sony Devices !

but we shall see ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ak070:
Lol! He didn't say that 2011 Xperias won't get 4.4. He said that 2011 Xperias won't be able to backup their DRM partition using that tool.

Here it is!

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/easily-backup-the-ta-partition-on-your-sony-xperia-device/

We'll see what happens...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Darkfall231:
Even without 'official' support, I'd be optimistic about getting 4.4 on our Xperias, we do have a really good dev. community here.

We've got 4.3 roms here that are being worked on (CM 10.2 - ok its not ready for daily use but its being worked on) so hopefully when 4.4 comes we'll get the same! :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] deccan451:
we can use custom 4.4 roms but we are losing the advantages of ROM by sticking to same hardware since 2011... :)

it's good to have latest OS on older devices but we won't enjoy maximum of it ... in future we need up-gradable mobiles like assembled pc's ( really man )
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ak070:
It says its optimized to run on devices with old hardware (especially) so I guess if we happen to come up with a 4.4 ROM, it will be smoother than JB but obviously it will need latest kernel sources.

I really wish that custom configuration device concept comes true... ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] manoj_nike15:
If this News is true den we Can Have Kitkat as smooth as GB..

Then it ll be great :D:):cool:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] jeromesitc:
This is great news :D 4.4 on our old devices.. 2011 Xperia line up is still alive.. :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] AFN:
Questions

Will it be available for HTC Wildfire S [512 RAM][600MHz Single Core] ?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ReznorNInchNails:
Man, it will be available for everyone, sources are posted at google source, it depends on manufacturer or developer if it will be out for your device as an image or flashable zip. If it is a low activity device then it is clear that update will not be released for your device.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] vishal_android freak:
We should learn things and try contributing instead of "hoping":rolleyes: we have plenty of guides to help us build ourselves or atlest help the developing Devs.. If we keep the hoping game on then I dont see that day too far when a rom will be updated once in a month or may be 6 months in neo forum.. Search, Learn, help and most important stop being noob.. :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ak070:
Agree with you but this thread is not intended for hoping or something like Sony will or will not release 4.4. (Obviously they won't :P)

Sole purpose of this thread is to express people's thoughts on 4.4 KitKat.

Just saying...

Cheers!

ak070
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] manoj_nike15:
Expect The Unexpected :P

who knows.. sony may also release kitkat for 2011 xperia devices..

lets hope for the best :)...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] deccan451:
Maybe for 2012 sony ours are 2011 sony Ericsson.. ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
So forget it ;)

It is what it is :D

:::[ Pandemic Quote :: Face Your Insanity !!..

Sent From The Moon With My Xperia P !
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] IrOoKaIn:
Look!!

it will be Great ..... i can't wait

XD
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] diwakar2030:
Lets hope [MENTION=392495]mikeio[/MENTION]anna will make 4.4 Kitkat possible for our xperia 2011 series
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] deccan451:
Yet to be released... Expected date october 14, we must support any developer who made 4.4 rom available for our legacy devices ;)

I'm dam sure that all Xperia 2011 devices will surely get this because same configuration ram, soc..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Kusai Ghadiyali:
Wil it b available for Xperia neo l (mt25i)???? :confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] sreehari.007:
Android 4.4 released ??
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] deccan451:
No, this month they will release there is no exact date for release :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] MeltdownSpectre:
Release date is 28th October, along with the Nexus 5.

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Kusai Ghadiyali:
I heard, its gonna release along wid nexus 4, da latest version. :what:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] manoj_nike15:
nexus 4 released long back.. nexus 5 is on the way
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Kusai Ghadiyali:
Ohhh!!! My bad!!! :p:D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] joachim1:
Google about KitKat: "now Android can run comfortably on the 512MB of RAM devices".

So awesome, can't wait for the first xperia neo android 4.4 roms
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] DanielZRK:
Waiting for a 4.4 Custom ROM, I'm Still on 4.1.2 cause' the high battery drain on 4.2 and the poor RAM Performance on 4.3

I think they should stop 4.3 developing and start 4.4, Maybe I'm mad but they can do it! :laugh:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] shubh_007:
I think the main issue as has always been will be the kernel. We still dont know what kernel is nexus 5 running. And can we make a proper kernel because still LX kernel drains a lot of battery. I just wish we get 4.4 running on our 2011 devices. Correct me if I am wrong anywhere. Btw planning to buy nexus 5 if my parents agree. :D :fingers-crossed:

Btw anyone remembers how much time did Sony say that it'll provide updates for a device? Google says 18 months.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] DjowBr:
We will never get an oficial update. Hope it will be like in GB for gaming
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] deccan451:
nexus 5 using 3.4 kernel ... i have seen in this cnet video review http://reviews.cnet.com/google-nexus-5/ .... 4.4 custom rom worth waiting :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] nidzagrobar:
Well, soon it's going to come true. A month ago Phoneblocks was just an idea but yesterday they announced that Motorola is going to develop it. Just look it up on youtube. I think this will be amazing.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] DjowBr:
Source code is released... It will not take many time to come

Edit: PA team has ported 4.4 to Nexus 4 :eek:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] DjowBr:
Guys look: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10153513632065425&id=282458735424&refid=17
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] c0k1cH:
Yeah time to bring live to old 2011 Xperias. <3
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] tyrexs:
Mike's working on it... °~°
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] the_prodigal_coder:
Really want this to be a reality, would gladly pay for a 4.4 ROM that takes our phones to unmatched heights.. Still stuck on 4.1.2 cos of the bugs with the others . But still kudos to the xperia 2011 devs...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] mid-kid:
Seems like the engines have been started; I can hear them roaring.

The cm-11.0 branches have been created, and mike seems busy with them.

Too bad my build machine broke, but I don't think it's buildable yet anyway.

I can't wait for the first cm11 build :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] naoah:
Thanks for your post, it is useful
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] devilucifer85:
This is good news for our old devices, it maybe like a supernova :highfive:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] joachim1:
Does someone have an idea when it will come? :p
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] tyrexs:
Probably soon enough, mikeioannina has booted 4.4 already. He's merging the code atm :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] joachim1:
Nice! Can't wait to see how it runs on the xperia neo.

I'm currently still on stock 2.3 because imo it's still the fastest / most stable rom for xperia neo.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Gary733:
I'm waiting for a 4.4 Rom for the Xperia 2011 Devices.. I think it will be smoother than android 4.3 because of the lower ram usage. :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] maclleod:
Im testing cyanogenmod 11.0 on my Xperia Neo V...

runs better than previous versions... this 4.4 is smoother than 4.3....
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Arjunbalan:
When we will be getting 4.4????

Will cyanogenmod 11 work on xperia neo l ????

please
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] shubh_007:
Yes.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Arjunbalan:
Can you please guide me installing it too....

Thanks for your help mate but can you guide me installing cyanogenmod11 on my xperia neo l.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] shubh_007:
Sry if I raised your hopes too much. But devs are working on 3.4 kernel for the zeus board but they haven't been able to get the touch screen to work. For more info have a look at android development under xperia play forum. :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] DrEAmRBoY:
Cm 11 for all 2011 xperia devices released ages ago.
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nobody1225:
Hello everyone,

please tell me, Which android 4+ ROM, WIFI Hotspot cant reboot, thanks
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Junior Einstein:
None
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alanjolly123:
Yeahh none........but you can get a workaround using Wireless tether for root........ :)

Hit thanks if i helped you!!
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nobody1225:
thanks ^^
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demontager:
I'm using SG2 MH- HDMI adapter to watch movies on TV and found that HDMI and WiFi don't work at same time, e.g if i watch movie and switch on wifi then hdmi disconnects and vice verse as well. I guess this behavior done because of high power consumption. But is it possible to do some workaround and force both features work in same time ?

The basic idea is to use shared folders on Linux PC and watch movies from them via Wifi instead preloading full movie to SG2 before watching.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ovi_jer:
Change in wifi router settings to channel 4
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demontager:
Do you mean use channel 4 on Wi-FI router where SG2 connected to ? Don't understand how router channel may depend from HDMI-Wifi on phone.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ovi_jer:
Yes.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bogdan1980:
Best ideea, tronsmart t428 mini stick.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Xperia Z Ultra:
Hey guyz ,... i'm in serious trouble ...

my z ultra front screen got cracked ...

will it get repaired ,,, ..??

Display is good .. but touch is not working well ....

Any solutions ... plzz

SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH​
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
That depends. Do you have insurance? Shattered/cracked display isn't usually covered by the warranty since it's a user error and not a manufacturing error. It's a different story if it was cracked out of the box, but they won't fix it for free if you dropped it yourself.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
How'd it happen? Man that screen will cost A LOT to replace outside of insurance.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] crippenx:
I just cracked mine last night also ... Put it in my back pocket, forgot, and then SAT on it like an idiot. Cracked glass, bleeding colors, and now capacitative touch broken. Anyone know a Sony repair centre?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] danilos2k:
This link can help you

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251321548570

Inviato dal mio Xperia Z ULTRA usando Tapatalk 4
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Ouch... Plus fitting cost :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Xperia Z Ultra:
Guys ... the LCD screen is working fine .. but the touch is the only problem .. !! the touch screen is cracked ... how much it will cost to replace only the touch screen ....

i mean only to replace dizitizer
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bASKOU:
Ask sony directly.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jongilluley:
You'll find u will have to replace both the digitizer and the lcd as they are bonded together very closely due to sony wanting to decrease the space between them both.

And because of the screen size and tech you won't find one cheaper than £125 which is decent quality...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] amilayajr:
The crappy thing about these new LCD/screen from Sony is that they fused it really well and they said it's pretty much impossible to separate the front glass and the LCD unlike Samsung phones. I spoke with Sony repair center about my xperia Z having the same issue as yours and describe to them the problem. The tech said, it seems that i just need the front glass digitizer replaced. So judging from what he said, it is possible to separate the front glass digitizer from the LCD. The problem now is how??? I see in ebay and in aliexpress sellers are selling just the front glass digitizer. I wish someone could really show how to do it. I am in the process of experimenting it. I will try to separate the two together to see if it will work, if it doesn't I will order the LCD assembly along with the digitizer from ali express for like $125 :(.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mr.joshuanice:
You need heat gun and Copper thin rope and patience, the final product does not have the look of factory
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
I read on xperiablog.net that on XZU, XZ1 and XZ seem to have all a similar problem, where the glass breaks itself for no reason at all.

It seems that Sony will fix the screen under warranty if there are no signs of the phone ever fell.

If otherwise the broken glass is the result of a dive on the cement, then bye bye warranty...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
Saw that too... Link http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/11/...ys-for-xperia-z-series-suggests-leaked-info/
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] megadp:
Thank God I wasn't the only one that sounded crazy! I couldn't figure out why my screen broke on my C6833! I'm getting my phone back Monday and my bank account has not been charged the $355 they originally quoted me. Hopefully they won't be charging me AT ALL!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bakiri123:
does anyone know where I can get a digitizer for Sony Xperia Z Ultra without the lcd?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
I think they are bonded together???

ask the guy that has just stripped his ZU down to replace the screen
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hutchins:
When I removed the glass screen assembly the lcd did seperate from the front glass/ digitizer but not the way it was suppose to causing the lcd to get damaged. The lcd part is actually a flexable sheet on top of the backlight sheet. The part that breaks is the electrical flex wires at the top that's glued to the front glass. You might be able to get them apart but most likely it will break in the process.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] robytigers:
Hello

Can we make the change only touch glass, when the LCD screen is intact? in an authorized repair center Sony.

I read on the forum prices ranging up to $ 350, but with the LCD screen!

I know it is not possible or very difficult to even the fair itself, but in a Sony repair center, you do not? why pay $ 350 for a screen Lcd? He did not need to be changed! especially if a touchscreen is costs only $ 50.

My question centers authorized Sony repair can only change the touchscreen (no lcd)? : Confus:

Merci.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
I believe the LCD panel and the glass are fused together; also called "zero gap display", so it's basically impossible to only change the glass. You can tell that it's zero gap by holding your finger straight down on the glass. Notice that there's no gap or air between the pixels and your finger (it looks like you're touching the LCD, and not glass).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cndg:
Much harder to fix than you think

It's damn-near impossible to get the screen off without cracking it way more.

You need to remove the back as well as the front to disconnect cables.

The back is made of glass (I didn't realize - thought it was plastic - oops) - and also will crack really easily if you try to pull it off.

You can get cheaper screens by googling for them - eBay is the most expensive.

Might be better to just buy a brand new phone - after parts, labor, and postage, it's about the same price as a new one...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] robytigers:
I sent my ZUltra "SBE global services and management of electronic logistics" for 20 euros. 20 days later ... Replacing screen, motherboard replacement, replacement of the battery. Replacing the contour alumium. All costs were borne by Sony! :) Thanks Sony!

reason: problems have been detected on some screen of the Z range in 2013
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Romegaines:
I bought a LCD & touch screen digitizer for Z ultra on Etradesupply.com for $95, $108 w/tax.. cheaper than the$172 I paid for my first one..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ismailmohammed:
Xperia Z ultra

Well My Xperia Z ultra Mobile Phone had Sunk in water Got to see the page on battery side turned red

Do you guys know any method of clearing it

Which One to repalacein mobile
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kashief:
Were you able to have it sent for warranty in the US or did it have to be in Germany? They just told me I have to send mine to Germany to be repaired because they don't handle the international models. This blows...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DeathDave:
Same exact problem Broke it when i sat with my knee in bed so dark and my phone black also Im lazy to buy parts and fix it myself (actually i don't know we can fix ourselves) so i gave it to local repair shop not officiall sony service shop so im waiting scared for my mobile can't trust the guy that repairs (No reply from shopkeeper didn't get his number and an hour ago checked his shop but closed ) (wth) im a gamer so if he stole Snapdragon i would find it easily lol hope so anyways you can buy parts and fix it or buy parts and tell someone (local service centre) to fixit or Sonys official store

But why sony why lcd and the touch is not seperated blody sony wants us to suffer urghh
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] maltje:
Hi,

Bij upgrading I followed the howto but the next thing I didn't get on my device

Either way mentioned above should work.

You'll see three options; change the second and the third to "yes".

I didn't get the 3 options!!

But I got 2005 on my MDA anyway.

The patch for album won't install!!

The last for the moment:synchronizing takes longer then with wm2003!!Is this normal?