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[Galaxy S 4 Mini Accessories] kms108:
Lets be fair, majority of the glass screen protector from ebay, and especially those costing a few USD all come from china, that's where I get most of my stock.

Don't. Trust the wording on the packaging, it's. Just a standard print out that is used by many shops, and even if the package is the same, the actual product inside are different.

That being said, glass screen protector for the S4 mini is not in mass production, and only a few factories make them, unlike those for the S5, Note series and Iphone.

Either way it's. Better than a PET protector.

In a few days I will post a photo of the protector I have, although there is a few scratches, at least its no the actual screen.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Accessories] HannaBlu:
Like I said, I'm not saying it's a bad protector... I just don't like false advertising!

I understand that a glass protector will always be thicker than the regular ones, which is fine... again, don't advertise it as 0.3 mm when in fact it is more like 1 mm.

I am pretty OCD about researching stuff before buying it... (hate OCD btw!) so I read quite a bit about it. This seemed like a nice protector "on paper". That being said, probably should have gone with some of the other ones I've seen on amazon. I still might try if I don't like this.. but definitely will give it a try. At least it's not "naked" any more!

It's very hard to make a decision not being able to see the actual product. Of course sellers are saying everything good about whatever they're trying to sell....

Anyways, here are some of the other ones I've looked at, any input on these?!

PThink

TruShield

TechPro

NUE DESIGNS TM
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Accessories] kms108:
Like I said, forget what they say, they are all from china, if you order a bulk you can request the manufacture to design a package for you and have your company name on it.

The thinnest you will get is .3 mm for the S4 mini.

Mine is .3mm and it covers near the edge , with about .5mm along the edge.

For me I actually searched for many hours and picked up a few, to get the best coverage, for you that's impossible, so I think you should be happy with yours, and only get another if you require a spare and not because you want a better one.

Believe me, and do take my advice, I visit china every month for junk?, so I know what's available.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Accessories] HannaBlu:
I'll probably end up buying one more so I have a replacement. I'll leave this on for now for sure....

Any input on the other ones?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Accessories] kms108:
I buy all my stuff from china direct, I ignore the packaging, and I check them individually one by one from the stores I buy from, if you must have a good one, search for glass m, it's. Also from china, but quality is considered good, and they have a web site.

Remember non of they protectors are 9h hardered, just one stab with a pointed scissors ✂ and the glass do crack.

I have tried many glass screen protectors from china, for different models, Just 1-3 stabs with a pair of scissors and they crack, there is a brand I tried called glass view from Korea, no crack with over 60 times stab.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Accessories] HannaBlu:
Unfortunately sitting in the US... so no option of walking around in China and looking at the screen protectors :( my option is only to look online....
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Accessories] rrgrrg:
its okay even if its costs its worth it ;) :)
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Accessories] sej7278:
how do the glass ones attach?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Accessories] fburgos:
Just like the plastics they have a similar "sticky glue" already

Just clean the screen, remove the plastic from tempered screen, put on top align as desired and tap the center and it instantly will start to stick together bubble free, at least mine that was the procedure the guy at the store use
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Accessories] sej7278:
ok thanks, may think about getting one when i get fed up of the scratched plastic one i got with my otterbox
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Accessories] umo4u:
i prefer CAPDASE KLIA SCREEN PROTECTOR FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 MINI/imag and sparko aris are also available
[Nokia Lumia 920] daArgh:
Hey all,

I've got a lumia that has corrupted internal memory - after every flash something is not working, so that's my guess. The question I've got is two fold: 1. how do you go about replacing internal memory on 920?

2. is bootloader on the same memory as the rest the system? (if so, this might not be so easy...)

cheers

daArgh
[Nokia Lumia 920] boril:
I think best solution is to find 920 with broken display and replace with yours.

You know memory is soldered on the mainboard and due it's size - 32 GB it won't be cheap.
[Nokia Lumia 920] daArgh:
Not a bad idea... do you maybe know where to find 920's schematics?
[Nokia Lumia 920] Solarenemy68:
You will never find them. If they where public then the 920 could be reverse engineered and sold under a different name. Besides if you don't know how to spot RAM on a system board then it is probably best you don't even attempt to replace it. It will also be micro BGA (ball grid array) and unless you have a BGA rework station it would be impossible to remove and replace.

The next issue is that if it is messing up after a flash then there is an issue with the Boot ROM, and not the memory. If it is the boot ROM and you replace it, you will no longer have the boot loader installed and the phone will not boot even enough to flash. The boot loader cannot be flashed as it is in a protected portion of the boot ROM.

In short, as the other poster said look on Ebay for one that has a bad display and just swap out displays. Then you will have a working phone again.

Attempting to change any IC's on a phones main board is near impossible unless you have access to commercial soldering and desoldering equipment. The stuff you buy for the average consumer won't cut it.
[Nokia Lumia 920] boril:
Check youtube videos how to disassemble it - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKd8tCAH-eY and google for Nokia Lumia 920 RM-820_821 L1L2 Service Manual v1.0.pdf.

in 920_RM-820-821-822_SM_L3&4_v.2.0.pdf you can find more information regarding memory.
[Nokia Lumia 920] Solarenemy68:
Even if you find the manual and schematics, there is still the fact you need special equipment to remove and replace the devices. There is also still the little problem that if he removes the boot ROM he also removes the only copy of the Boot Loader that he has. That will render the phone useless even if he put a new boot flash on, it would not contain the boot loader or kernel. Nokia will not sell him a programmed boot ROM as they would fear he would try to reverse engineer the kernel. They only sale to authorized repair facilities.
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] scooby239:
hi ,can anyone point me in the right direction for games for my alpine ,many thx :D
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] SubZero5:
www.google.com maby?
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] DAz999:
Link Here :lol:

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=29401
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] Arctic Matt:
I would also like to know if anyone knows of games (or apps) specifically designed to run on the Xscale cpu (not ARM designed that just happen to run on an xscale like a ZX81 :wink: !)

I have looked all over but I think it is maybe too early in the day for xscale only stuff, prove me wrong!
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] Danny-B-:
God i love the helpfull responses some people give !!

anyway try this site i came accross a while ago .. www.pdagold.com look under the freeware section its FULL off apps/games/utils all of which are free.

like McDonalds would say ... ba da ba ba ba ..... I'm Lovin it ! :)
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] AlanJC:
Xscale is a specific CPU, but it is ARM architecture, so ARM does not mean it's not Xscale optimised.
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] clustered:
hi,

does anyone had play CM5 Solo??? new football manager games.....
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i General] japerzbro:
try www.ipmart-forum.com
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GiluxVanAce:
Is there anything like a patch for the s5830i CyanMobileX-Rom which makes it more looking like ICS or JB? Because at s5830-forum there are different version of the rom :confused:
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envy-X:
There are no Roms based on cyanmobilex here.

Sent from my GT-S5830i
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GiluxVanAce:
Hmm, okay, thanks for an answer :)

Hope somebody will create one :D
[Android Apps and Games] maddom73:
ABOUT

The Color Of Money is a live wallpaper made with libgdx and opengl. It was made trying to optimize the code for a non-intensive use of the battery, and to support a wide range of screen resolution in both portrait and landscape mode

The Color Of Money will allow you to choose among several options:

Show or hide money

Money signs of dollar and euro;

Falling money type: dollar and euro banknotes and coins;

When you purchase full version you get additional features such as:

You can enable a particle effect (some stars moving in the centre of money sign);

You can choose among some other money signs and falling money type (Japanese yen, British pound);

No ads.

Video

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Developer: Tuxmind

Version: 1.1

Technical Requirements: Android 2.1+

Category: Personalisation

Facebook page: thecolorofmoney

Download from Google Play or attached to this thread

New v1.1 available now

What's new in v1.1:

Code was optmized to increase the life of battery;

Fixed bugs.

You can download a new 1.1version on Google Play
[Android Apps and Games] Crashinvaders:
Hey! So, what kind of optimization you did to solve this problem?
[Android Apps and Games] maddom73:
I tried to reverse array and not to clear and re-make it. I saw that it has been a significative improvement of battery performance
[HTC Desire X] Kris Groove:
Hello.

I want invite all users and developers to new community on Google Plus.

Specialy created for our device :)

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/109208196754399642179

All developers (who wan't) will be moderators :D
​
[Xperia Z1 General] m3dd0g:
Here are the latest available Stock Firmwares for the Xperia Z1 C6903 LTE. Flash it with Flashtool. You dont need to root your phone or unlock the bootloader. After flashing you will be able to get all official OTA updates from Sony.

You dont know how to use Flashtool ?

Simple follow this GUIDE posted by krabapple2548

Download Stock FTF

Stock 14.1.G.1.534 unbranded

Stock 14.1.G.1.531 UK o2

Stock 14.1.G.1.526 HongKong

Stock 14.1.G.1.518 UK unbranded

Please guys share your CDA Numbers in that thread so we can all get quick and fast the latest available updates.

How to share your CDA Number

1. Dial in your phone *#*#7378423#*#* and a secret menu opens

2. Go to Service Info

3. Go to Software Info

4. Make a screenshot (hold Power Button + Volume Down)

5. Share your picture here

I will collect all available CDA numbers and will post here the latest Firmware updates.
[Xperia Z1 General] m3dd0g:
Reserved
[Xperia Z1 General] inffy:
Phone is from Clove, so it's the "UK variant"
[Xperia Z1 General] m3dd0g:
14.1.G.1.531 FTF is online.
[Xperia Z1 General] bleary:
Thanks a million mate!

This was my original version but after debranding to UK generic my backup vanished....no idea how!!!

Seems logical to go back to UK O2 if they are getting updates faster than the generic I guess lol.
[Xperia Z1 General] yeeson:
6902 flash ok?
[Xperia Z1 General] inffy:
Is there some O2 branding on the firmware, for example some useless bloat software for O2 customers?

---------- Post added at 04:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:38 PM ----------

Anyone have the FTF file for the 14.1.G.1.518 (stock firmware)?

I think this thread should be renamed to something it easy to find if you want to find the "Sony official firmwares". It's just gonna be a mess when there n+1 different threads for firmwares

---------- Post added at 04:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:20 PM ----------

this is for 6903 version (LTE)
[Xperia Z1 General] yeeson:
6902 can flash it?
[Xperia Z1 General] daleski75:
Only for the 6903
[Xperia Z1 General] Mi|enko:
The 6902 version was posted yesterday.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2452181
[Xperia Z1 General] m3dd0g:
Added Stock .518 unbranded to OP
[Xperia Z1 General] m3dd0g:
Added Stock 14.1.G.1.526 HongKong...
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
In this software menu you brought up, there in the service info there is a sim lock menu... How do you know if yours is unlocked? I get 0 in all the catagories... BTW, your phone is from clove so is it the unlocked one?

P.S: WTF, why is the O2 branded phone getting more updates? Shouldn't the unlock ones get it first!
[Xperia Z1 General] yeeson:
O2 CAD is the number?
[Xperia Z1 General] m3dd0g:
Added Stock 14.1.G.1.534 rom...
[Xperia Z1 General] Tejstar:
m3dd0g - Many thanks. Can you include some pics, including the About screen please?
[Xperia Z1 General] m3dd0g:
New firmware running great...

Gesendet von meinem C6903 mit Tapatalk 4
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
Dumb question but flashing doesn't void warranty right?
[Xperia Z1 General] m3dd0g:
No...

Gesendet von meinem C6903 mit Tapatalk 4
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
What it does? I thought if it only was that the device is bricked or you used an unofficial software! NOOO I HAVE WAIT!!!
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
deleted
[Xperia Z1 General] billybobjones:
does flashing this wipe everything on the phone?
[Xperia Z1 General] inffy:
No if you uncheck the cache data and applog on the flashtoo (check the guide)
[Xperia Z1 General] billybobjones:
does it mess things up If i do not wipe everything?

i usually wipe everything but this sony pc campanion crashes everytime I try to bakcup my phone and I dont feel like having to redo all my apps and widgets and folders etc...
[Xperia Z1 General] DamBadz:
hi guys i very confuse i wanna know that i can flash this ftf to model c6902? thx guys
[Xperia Z1 General] daleski75:
I don't believe you can as one has LTE bands and the other GSM bands so it could mess your phone up and it's not worth the risk.

Better off flashing from the link below.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2452181
[Xperia Z1 General] viskas:
Maybe this is a stupid question. I keep on getting an error when I start flashing. I have the drivers installed and everything should be ok. The error comes checking header.

by the way: I am coming from 531 O2 I flashed on saturday. Before that I had a generic uk no brand.

SORRY, SORRY! I solved my problem. I flashed the new version after a couple of computer and smartphone restarts.
[Xperia Z1 General] Tea-Aholic:
Sorry guys, go a few questions.

1. Do I need to backup TA DRM keys if I just want to flash from Australian Generic to Hong Kong Generic? Will I lose X-Reality?

2. Once I change region with flashtool, can I use the official Sony Update program?

2. What is the difference between stock and generic Hong Kong? Which countries use stock?
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
You don't need to backup the TA but it would be wise to do so just so you have the backup. You only lose DRM keys when you unlock the bootloader.

You will still be able to use the Sony update program, all you are doing is flashing a different region's firmware, so if Hong Kong receive a firmware update then you would receive that.

Most countries have a generic firmware, normally found on sim free devices so no bloatware. O2 stock would be the official O2 firmware, like in the UK, we have generic and stock O2, plus the other carriers firmwares will probably come very soon..

:)
[Xperia Z1 General] El Presidente81:
So, just to clarify I'm reading this correctly, I can debrand my EE branded handset by flashing one of the generic UK/Worldwide FTF's using flashtool. I know it won't remove the SIM Lock and I still won't be able to unlock my bootloader, but I will get updates directly from Sony from now on?

I'm relatively sure that's the case, but I'd much rather ask and be branded a noob, than flash something that will bork my handset. :p
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
Yes you can debrand your phone then get the updates direct that relate to the firmware that's been flashed. Don't rely on Sony too much with the speed, O2 have a higher firmware than the UK generic.
[Xperia Z1 General] El Presidente81:
Thank you.

Yeah, I've seen a few people say Unbranded UK Updates normally take a while, but the .534 update fixes the issue with Smart Connect and the headset button which is a pretty big deal breaker for me.
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
I don't understand this.. Doesn't sony make 1 update lets say and then send it to the carriers so they can add their bloat, bootloader locking modifications? I'm really surprised that the unbranded unlocked ones don't get updates quickly as that always used to be the case with Samsung!
[Xperia Z1 General] m3dd0g:
Have someone tried to unlock bootloader with .534 firmware and test if the camera now works ?
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
Doesn't look like the case. Most of my unbranded phones seemed to receive the latest updates long before the carrier variants but you only have to look at the first post to see the difference here.

My unbranded Z1 came with C6903_14.1.G.1.518 and was the latest firmware according to PC Companion and SEUS.

O2 updated straight away to C6903_14.1.G.1.531 according to reports.

We only have C6903_14.1.G.1.534 because someone uploaded it (branded as Commercial&Journalist) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2454177 i have flashed the 534 but thats exactly it, a flash, not an official update, well for the UK anyways.
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
Yeah hope those updates reach us soon! Getting sick of waiting for them!
[Xperia Z1 General] limestar:
Strange issue on 534

Since flashing 534 I don't get notifications for Google. I auto sync is ticked for everything but I am not getting gmail alerts etc unless I manually go sync it again.

I have cleared data and it's still happening.
[Xperia Z1 General] meetdaleet:
View attachment 2279473

So i can flash -> Stock 14.1.G.1.534 unbranded ?

Warranty will not be broken, right ?
[Xperia Z1 General] kish3n:
I'm having the same issue! It's so frustrating!
[Xperia Z1 General] jonmorris:
In years gone by, Sony Ericsson would have all the extra bits to load on when creating a build for the operator. Certainly the operator didn't do it on its own. I am sure the others, like Motorola with its 'flex' software did much the same.

That would mean, say, Vodafone giving Sony the necessary boot logos, wallpapers, ringtones etc. The operator would then have to approve the update, which could take some considerable time as I'm sure we all remember. Meanwhile those with a SIM-free phone probably had their update months before, or even got updates that operators had stopped bothering with.

In more recent months, or even the last year or so, it seems the priority has actually been on getting operator branded ROMs out before the generic versions - so those who buy SIM-free are quite commonly finding themselves last to get updates. I can see why this makes sense, even if it seems rather illogical as it's the version with the least effort to produce.

Without the likes of Xda and flashtools, I'd probably be way behind on firmware updates as I never buy operator branded models!
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
That definetly wasn't the case in my time with the S3! I don't mind using the flash tool but I don't want my warranty voided considering I've only had the phone since Saturday!... Lets see... Still waiting...
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
Sure Google were having major issues yesterday with mail. Whats it been like today as everything is working fine for me.
[Xperia Z1 General] m3dd0g:
Today i flashed the official germany .534 update but there are no changes. Unlocked bootloader bug is still there and also boot up hangs as an all previous versions. I dont understand why they put so many updates in two weeks and nothing changes only ram improvements. I really starting to hate this device...
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
Well at least they fixed the headphones bug.. I'm quite sure they will release more fixes soon...
[Xperia Z1 General] uly609:
I bought my Z1 from clove.co.uk and I'm using it in the U.S. on AT&T. It is the C6903, should I flash the stock unbranded ftf?
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
So still no changes with the official firmware, this is turning into a farce on Sony's part.

---------- Post added at 05:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:00 PM ----------

As it's from Clove it will be running the generic (unbranded) firmware so yes flash the unbranded one, unless you like bloatware :)
[Xperia Z1 General] bleary:
Just to add to this - I flashed it this morning and alerts are working perfect.
[Xperia Z1 General] uly609:
So to keep my data I need to uncheck data, cache, and appslog correct? Do I need to check anything in the exclude section or the content section??
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
Nothing else, just as you have said above to keep your data :)
[Xperia Z1 General] uly609:
Sorry for all the questions but, I need to go into flash mode or fastboot to flash this?
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
Flashmode :)
[Xperia Z1 General] uly609:
I downloaded the flashtool for Mac and it sees the device is connected but then it asks me to select the device model, and I don't see the C6903? Which one do I need to select?
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
You need the device file for the Z1, it's located here in this forum somewhere but can't remember exactly where.

I use parallels on my mac so have the folder but running under Windows 7.
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
Here is the device file for the Z1, drop it into devices in the flashtool folder, not sure if it will work on the mac version though. Like I said I use parallels and use windows 7 for all my flashing.
[Xperia Z1 General] uly609:
Ok so I got the firmware file and the device file in the right place, but I can't get the phone into flash mode?

EDIT: Nevermind I got it :) flashing now
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
Power off your phone, wait 10 seconds, while holding the power down button connect your phone to your mac :)

---------- Post added at 07:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:09 PM ----------

Good, happy flashing :)
[Xperia Z1 General] uly609:
got the new firmware on it now :) what improvements does this version bring over .518??
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
m3dd0g says only better memory management but that's about it. All the bugs in 518 are still present with exception of the headphone problem that some have reported.

I have just gone back to 518 with the hope the UK version might get a better update but not holding my breath.
[Xperia Z1 General] kbadone:
What are the customization version for each FTF file?
[Xperia Z1 General] uly609:
New firmware is out. 14.1.G.2.213
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
You received it?
[Xperia Z1 General] uly609:
I wish... I saw a post on xperia blog about it. http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/09/25/new-xperia-z1-update-on-the-horizon-14-1-g-2-213/
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
Ah, its for the C6902 variant anyway so no good for us with C6903
[Xperia Z1 General] hasona:
Why does the Mega site seriously just bug out on me. Not a single time have I been able to download something without it stopping in the middle. Chrome, firefox or IE it does not matter and all this is on a Core i7 Haswell Laptop. Any solutions out there??
[Xperia Z1 General] manook:
If you are using wireless then that is the culprit. Happened to me when I used wireless connection, not happened once with wired.
[Xperia Z1 General] uly609:
Yeah maybe an issue with your router not transferring/assembling packets correctly. Cause I downloaded the FTF from Mega on wireless yesterday with no issues.
[Xperia Z1 General] hasona:
Hmm so I guess it's the router then, serious pain in the a** is what it is!
[Xperia Z1 General] ajftl:
I'll wait for the ota or Sony bridge.
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
Still waiting.. 0 updates for the unlocked one in the UK (LTE) yet!