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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] alemosman:
thanks very much for your reply, you are the right person ive been looking for about a month now. i have downloaded a sprint stock rom JB 4.3 from sammobile for which id be flashing to my new boost mobile s3.

the essence here is am in Ghana with this device and obviously i have to change carrier because i cant have boost service here. My phone is still fresh in box and locked for that matter (only upgraded to JB 4.3 OTA). I would just like to unlock it for NAM configuration any help? Do i realy need to flash a sprint rom first?

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AP: L710VPUBMK5

CP: L710VPUBMK5

CSC: L710SPTBMK5

PLS HELP ME UNLOCK THIS DEVICE
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] kp20kp:
I really don't know how to unlock a phone but I wouldn't mess with your phone since you did the OTA update to get 4.3. You have Knox now and that's bad to have. You can mess your phone up and void your warranty if you do anything with that knox
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
Just got my Sony SBH52 smart bluetooth headset today and wanted to share a quick review for you guys.

Retailer

:handtec.co.uk

price: $109 includes 2 day express delivery via Fedex. I received it in a day.

Packaging

:

comes in a palm sized box with a green front.

Whats in the box

:

Headset

earphones

earbud tips

documentation

mini usb cable

Facts and Features

:

i charged it for half an hour before using it. The device is solid and fits nicely in the palm. It has a small OLED screen capable of displaying text.

Main features are it is a dual accessory meaning the headset can be used to answer calls and listen to music without the earbuds as it has a mic and speaker.

It has built in NFC and FM receiver and is capable of TTS.

It has standard buttons pause,play etc and a unique back button which allows access to the device menu. the forward/reverse buttons are used to scroll and play button is select.

Pairing and access

:

Since it has NFC built in, its a simple matter of turning on the NFC on the XUZ and touching the device to the back of the XUZ and voila pairing happens.

Once paired the device will ask you to download connect app for the device, and there are some other apps like text,calendar etc you can download.

Performance and battery

.

Since I have had it for less than a day its hard to gauge the battery, but it seems decent so far.

Performance wise the controls are pretty solid, scrolling is decent, will take some time to check all the features.

Call quality is excellent. I used it without the earbuds like a mini handset and it was awesome.

Notes:

Its a fingerprint magnet and is advertised as water resistant not waterproof.

Attached are some pics of the device and box and screenshots of the management app

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Please feel free to ask questions

Update :after having it for a week I can say it is a pretty good device.the device is loud enough when notification arrive but in a loud area might be a little difficult to hear the device. Haven't tried speaking into the device when surrounded by noise.

WatchIt plays nicely with the device but make.sure that you select only needed notifications and ignore the rest. Battery life is good enough for my needs.

When on stamina mode I did notice that it did disconnect twice. I ended up adding the sbh52 app to the stamina app list.

Had some difficulties pairing the device today.had to unpair and re pair.

Please feel free to ask any questions or request for pics
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Great !:good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mayank05:
nice dude...thanks for the first review...

:good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] devdarshan:
Nice one - look forward to some more updates...

ringer volume quality especially in crowded areas - can you hear the ringing clearly

incoming call quality in crowded areas (without headphones)

speaker volume quality during calls (During driving becomes an important factor)

multi device connectivity if any dropouts or stable with both simultaneously connected

and finally, when connected to two devices, does the small display show the name of the incoming caller (from contacts) or the number only?

Cheers

D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] danilos2k:
can you read whatsapp and hangout messages?

thankx
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mozzy:
Can you access your contacts from it?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Keoregh:
Thanks for the review !

I Know you only have it for one day now, but, do you let it connected to your XZU all the time or do you paired it when needed (call for instance ?)

Does it drain the battery of your XZU if you let it connected ?

Thanks again !
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
Just last call logs
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
I did connect it all day and I don't notice it draining too much. I will post screen shots today
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
There is an app to voice read these but not send like text messages which means every time a message comes your device will speak
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cholepuree1:
I've been playing around with it a bit as well. Haven't taken any calls or listened to music on it yet. I've sent notifications to it - but all i see is the app name. Don't see any additional text (first few words of the message etc). I'm sure there's a setting I'm not seeing...

Using 'WatchIt!' that baileyjr had mentioned in another thread.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
Watch it is for the smart watch isn't it
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cholepuree1:
It works with the SBH50 and 52 as well - and can send notifications from any app over.

Also, finally figured out how to see more detail of a notification - press the play/pause button! The user guide below helps.

http://userguide.sonymobile.com/ref...tooth-handset-sbh52#!Event-notifications.html
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
Loving the device. Very good choice. Great voice quality and WatchIt is great companion app
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] daven:
That's good to know! Mine came through the post this morning as well so I've been playing around with it. It's actually a lot more functional than I thought it would be - really cool and useful device.

Hardly seems to be draining much battery from the ZU which is good, just FYI the earphones that came with the headset are terrible - but I can confirm it is just the headphones, I plugged some good headphones into the headset and it sounds the same as plugging the headphones straight into the ZU (So pretty good!)

The FB notifications are good, you can select news feed notifications just from specific people which I thought was good, haven't gotten round to trying the Watchit! app yet though, although not sure I'll need it.

Still yet to make a phonecall with it though, but music works well (ID tags work like a charm!). Not convinced about the micro usb charging flap though, see how that holds up over time.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ij0rgei:
sweet. I checked out the website you posted but it shows that it is still on pre-order. is that true or have they just not updated the status on that yet?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
looks like they sold out

looks like the 1st batch sold out as soon as i ordered, same thing with clove
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AndyGarton:
Does anybody know what the two settings are in the settings menu on the device? They have on and off options but the icons aren't obvious and the user guide doesn't cover the settings menu.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] anirudhks:
recieved mine too but I find a small problem , alll though not huge if speak on a call with it to my ears without using earbuds , the voice randomly gets transfered to handset and then back .... I am on stock no root...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cholepuree1:
I think I know the answer... But the sbh52 doesn't vibrate. Right?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bikeage:
After resetting I noticed on handset that phone was asking me which to use: Dialpad or Skype, so I set Dialpad as default for calls.

Now it works. Thanks!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] henrik.dk:
I searched for bluetooth headset and and find sbh52.

The odd thing is that if I searched in the internet for recommend bluetooth headset, it is still old model like sbh20.

How do you fell sbh52? any other competitors? i would like to compare before I decide to buy.

Here we have sbh50 at the half the price of sbh52. I am wondering whether I should go for sbh50. Thanks.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ij0rgei:
the main differences in the sbh52 and sbh50 are that sbh52 is splash proof and also does not require ear buds. It can be used as a stand alone handset. The sbh50 on the other hand has similar functionality but needs ear buds for phone calls. if that doesn't matter to you, then just save the money and get the cheaper sbh50. they are both "smart", so either one is good.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] henrik.dk:
That is actually a decent feature. I will go for sbh52 then.

Are there any other comparable device?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shaolin95:
So I have been thinking about the smart watch because at the ice rink during public skating, this tiny phone is not going to cut it to keep in my pocket lol

But, now I am thinking this SBH52 might be an even better idea since I dont really care much about wearing a watch.

Looks like you can even read text messages which is pretty cool. :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ij0rgei:
smartwatch 2 is good if you need to get notifications but can't really stop what you're doing. I use my hands alot at work so it's good for me since I don't have to keep stopping what I'm doing. if it's important, I'll stop. if it isn't, I just keep doing what I'm doing. if a text here and there is all you need then sbh52 should be good enough.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shaolin95:
Is it for limited apps? Like most of my notifications are via the facebook messenger app for example
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ij0rgei:
I think you can use watchit! app to send over those notifications.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
That's right, watchit! Notifies for pretty much any app.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] terimer:
Hi all,

I searched on the net and also on the forum. But, didn't find a proper answer. Does the SBH52 support Apt-X audio codec on bluetooth, just like XZU itself?

Thanks,
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Imdking:
Unboxing pictures attached.

I find that this is a good accessory for call handling, as in answer or reject when a call comes in. Also very well suited for music listening.

Anything beyond that is a stretch! The screen is very small for comfortably reading texts, or navigating through menus to control the phone remotely. Even dialing from the call list on the SBH52 is just too many steps. I wish they'd coded the answer button for "redial last dialed number" by double tap or something. I enjoy that when I use the Bose Series II.

I'd rather just pull the phone out for more involved functions.

Therefore, I will use it for the most basic functions. I luv it! Chicks dig it too! :cool:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
AFAIK no it doesn't. It has "HD voice" which is a proprietary thing and very good, but not apt-x. I think the apt-x license must be huge cos most people skip it. Shame.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] terimer:
At least, they've equipped with something better than horrible SBC. Of course, it'd be perfect to have Apt-X. But, as you've already mentioned, that would have been double the price in anyway.

Thanks for the clarification!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Adso3000:
A PC will also not recognize it as there are no USB drivers (response from Sony support). Same goes for Smart watch 2 . Doesn't mean jack. It'll still update the firmware and that's all that matters. :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] steventeu:
anyone know how to turn of the device NFC that all the time keep searching for NFC phone?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rotalution:
SBH 52 app don't work anymore with Android 4.3

C6833 unlocked Aus version

after updating to 4.3 via PC Companion, SBH52 app will no longer trigger from connecting with SBH52. The two devices are connected and can be use for phone, but extra functions like call history, speed dial, "New Events" and the clock on SBH52 no longer displays.

Already did the following -

Reinstall the SBH52 app

Reinstall SBH52's firmware

My only speculation is the app requires update.

Edit - After uninstall "Smart Connect" and update again it seems solve the issue
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] guizz_sf:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48592990

Some problems with A2DP on 4.3 appeared
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] NoneJ:
SBH52 app fix

Is that still working for you? I am using the SBH52 with the Z Ultra GPe and that did not help. I was able to fix the issue though. I found the problem being the new version of Smart Connect (ver 5.6.6.93). I tested the SBH52 using the newest version on Z Ultra GPe, Nexus 5, and on Galaxy S3. After the initial setup, the SBH52 and the extension apps worked. Once I disconnected and reconnected the SBH52, it would connect without starting the SBH52 app. Since the SBH52 app did not start the app extensions would not work. So I tested the SBH52 on HTC Nexus one and it worked without an issue. I disconnected and reconnected, SBH52 app started each time. To make sure I turned the phone off and when I connected the SBH52 back to the phone, the SBH52 app turned back on. The difference between the devices was the Smart Connect / Live Ware version. On the Nexus 1, that worked without an issue, Live Ware version 3.3.10 was handling the SBH52 app. So I side loaded the apk to my Z Ultra GPe and it worked like a charm. Problem solved. I went into the play store and turned off auto update. I also alerted Sony support to my findings. Using the Z Ultra without the SBH52, or another headset, looks crazy to me.

***APK needed for fix is attched***

I hope this helps out others. Also thanks to member "XTCrefugee", I see the same apk fixed his Smart Watch. That gave me a good direction to look.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gigimigi:
You described exactly my case with Samsung Galaxy Note 3, after update of Smart Connect, SBH52 was able to connect but without any notifications. After uninstalling / installing worked fine till first disconnection.

At same time, new version works just fine on Note 10.1.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] NoneJ:
Have you tried to install the APK on your note 3 yet? It should work. I'm sure whenever Sony updates the app again everything should be fine. I just don't like using my phone without the headset so I had to find a solution.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gigimigi:
Yes, I installed APK, works fine. Also tested with disconnecting SBH52 and phone restart. Everything OK.

Tried to find older version of Smart Connect APK few days ago, but this was mission imposible.

Thanks on APK link.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] NoneJ:
No problem. I found it searching all over the internet. I tried to post the link, but I could not. I haven't made enough posts.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kssr:
SBH52

That's the one thing that erks me about the SBH52. for the price they charge they could have included voice dial or something :mad: trying to see if I can download some third party app to do this if not Ill try tasker. has anyone figured out how to voice dial from the headset?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lax_22:
Got an SBH52 for Christmas today, been using with my note 3 and originally had this problem as well, it will connect as headset but there's no notification or call options and the sbh52 application doesn't load.

Most reliable fix is creating an activity shortcut with nova to the activity of sbh52 on the homescreen, you can then force the sbh52 application run, then pair the devices and it will work.

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Can't figure out how to toggle TTS setting without the app crashing though :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
Help on multipoint connection (ZU as primary and win 7 laptop as 2ndry)

Hi guys, who has successfully connected ZU and a windows 7 laptop in multipoint connection mode?

I can get SBH52 to work in singlepoint connection for ZU or the laptop.

I am under the impression that you can get 2 simultaneous connection going, because it says so in the manual.

I have changed the setting on SBH52 to multipoint as per instructions (selected it so on ZU side too, making ZU primary device).

ZU is connected ok, but laptop bluetooth connection then fails, even though it was saved connection. If I disconnect ZU then laptop connects ok, but then at that stage I cannot re-connect the ZU.

Any idea guys?

Has anyone got this working in the way I intend it? Just to double check, the scenario would be that I am watching a movie on laptop and listen via SBH52, and if a call comes in to ZU then at a click of a button I can answer it, or read arriving message etc...

Any help will be welcome

Thanks in advance!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DK71:
Anyone find the audio output from the headphone socket on the SBH 52 a bit weak compared with MW600 and the MW1 ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] libusta:
You can get it now for 74.99 on the sony site. 25% off is hard to pass up. Deal also applies to the mw1.

And yes, I have both and the sound is better with the mw1.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lvk96:
Hey does anyone know how to setup the SBH52 so that it only takes calls and doesn't act as a replacement speaker for the phone? It gets pretty annoying when I'm playing a game like GTA and the sound is coming out of the SBH52 instead of the phone speakers. I faintly remember there was a setting somewhere that allowed you to set the SBH52 to only accept call profiles or something, so can anyone help me on this?

Thanks in advance!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
Go into bluetooth settings and select the sbh optiöns, then disable media and just keep voice selected.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lvk96:
Found it, thanks for the tip!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
No worries, happy new year all!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Shadow of Chaos:
Are we talking significantly better or Audiophile levels of better (I.E. You're not going to notice it unless you're listening for it)?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] roc342:
Can any one else confirm this is the only reason i want this one, i own the sbh50, but i want one that works with cable mic
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] pfatty:
Love my SBH52 apart from the sound lag in games. Anyone else have this problem?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Masoomiyat:
I installed sbh52 app from google play but it has no icon and naturally not working onnote3 (n900)

this app is only wokr in xperia phones?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
It's not an app per se so you don't run it in the normal way. Once you install it and have paired your SBH52, when you connect to the phone the SBH52 process will run and manage the connection and there'll be an icon in the top left showing connection status.

Will work fine on note 3 once paired correctly. Use nfc to pair.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lax_22:
I had problems using it with my note 3, if you use nova launcher you can create an activity shortcut that launches the application, see my previous post
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gigimigi:
You should install also Sony Smart Connect app. Sbh52 app will be handled by it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gforjunk:
SBH52 - with Viber

Can anyone confirm if they are able to make calls on viber using the SBH52 headset? Normal voice calls and music seems to work fine for me. The headset is connected in both Phone audio and Media audio bluetooth profile.

Another grudge i have is occasional hiccups in music playing when i take it out on a jog and have my phone in my pocket. It seems to work fine in normal usage scenario like travelling in car/bus. I don't know if this is a range or an interference issue.

For reference, I'm using a galaxy s3 (i9300) with CM 10.2
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] tangfj:
I'm also interested in knowing which one sounds better, the SBH52 or MW1? Also, can anyone confirm whether or not you can have two devices simultaneously connected? i.e. - connected to tablet listening to music then phone call comes in on phone. Will the SBH52 or MW1 allow for listening to music on tablet then answer a call from phone? When you hang up the phone call will it automatically go back to music from tablet?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] grigsgr:
It is working perfect with Viber. I used it this morning.

I don't know which sounds better. It is connected simultaneously with two devices. I was listening to music on my Xperiaz1 and when a call arrived on my Alcatel 2005d the music stopped and resumed when the call ended.

The thing is that the Alcatel 2005d disconnects sometimes and connects right back but, sometimes it disconnects from my Xperia Z1 and it doesn't connect until I turn off and on my SBH52. One or two times though it was connected to my Xperia the call was not transferred to the bluetooth. Is there any bug?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kaushama:
It does not work with cable mic! I tried two Sony headsets including XBA-2VP. No luck!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] justsomebody:
anyone out there please try and let me know if the music quality decrease when we use the sbh as a music player? I tried several headphone and recognised the difference between using the z ultra and the sbh for music.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SPtheALIEN:
I really wanted to like mine, but alas, had to take it back.

It kept hanging on the NFC logo when I would power it up. According to Sony, the only way to resolve that was to let the power run out. So that means I could use it again a day later (power drain then charge).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nobopyon:
I just received this yesterday, and started playing around with it.

I was able to connect with my Z1S without issue.

This was first phone I use NFC, but I dont think I connected through NFC, unfortunately. I tried to touched SBH52 back on my phone, but it didn't nothing, bluetooth eventually found it and I had to touch the screen to pair it.

Anyway, this post has alot of good info, and I got updated firmware, and installed watchit! app, and it works great.

Only thing I have problem with this is, I don't seem to be able to connect 2 device at once.

I manually have to disconnect then re-connect, if i want to switch to different device (for my case, PS vita).

I think part of the reason why I can't connect 2 is because under SBH52 app?! setting, "multipoint/singlepoint" is grayed out.

Anyone know why it's gray out and make it turn on?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Ryland Johnson:
Use your own ears and stay with what you decide what you find most pleasing or acceptable. "The best" is so subjective when debating sound.

I have a 10k system in my lounge yet oddly and annoyingly prefer the sound reproduction of the 1k sound system in my home office?

Sony are rather well respected in the mobile industry as some of the leaders in reproducing mobile sound products of quality. One area Sony can be improved upon is the ear bud head phones. I use Sennheiser and with confidence write that you will notice a marked difference in sound reproduction.

I have yet to purchase a mobile device of any brand that comes with acceptable head phones.

Kind regards,

Ryland
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] justsomebody:
Thanks for your reply.

I usually use the Sennheiser directly to the phone, but as I don't want to take it out of my pocket to change the songs, I want to use the SBH for that job. I just noticed a difference when using the headphone from the Z.U and from the SBH52. The IE8 can reproduce sound clear enough to recognize the differences.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
You can connect to two devices at the same time.

Once your 52 is connected, select settings/single|multipoint

To enable it, you'll need to connect it to another device. Then it will have 2 devices stored. Then you can multi connect

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also... got an update for the 52 last week. It flashed via my Ultra to the 52...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ubertwik:
My Zu purpose is for music about 8 hours daily. I found the Sbh50 little bass at first then after few days the treble started to come out. By comparison I owned below $ 100 earphones {etymotic. Ultimate ears. Sennheisers.meeletronics.jbl. Etc etc} I like the overall sound of Sbh50.

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