yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] jpde:
You can only ship it to US adresses though, which is a problem for non-americans, such as swisstourist (although he didn't provide that info here)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] pyunny:
ahhh good call. if that's the case swisstourist, they have a lot of the same charger on ebay for ~$30+ new (without shipping) and $20 used. best of luck to you!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] kcm117:
I got two from:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/QI-Standard.../281157362440?ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:C:US:3160

They work pretty well
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] swisstourist:
These IQ charger charge to 100%?

And how many hours for a full charge?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] stanglifemike:
Just so ya know, they're called Qi, not IQ. I thought it was just a typo in the thread title, but I see I you've called it IQ again. It will make it easier to search for online if you're searching Qi, and not IQ. Good luck!

SwiftKey'ed from my '13 Nexus 7 FHD using XDA Premium HD
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] swisstourist:
Well I just copied what the op said as it s written on top of my tablet.

I didn't realize it was the same person.

:D
[Xperia SP General] ByteFalcon:
So this is for users who have lost their DRM files/TA Partition after unlocking bootloader? I will give it a try and see if it works.
[Xperia SP General] Deleted member 4529355:
This will get you back the Mobile BRAVIA Engine, along with the Download Music Info option in WALKMAN, but other things that rely on DRM keys will not work, like the location sharing option on MMS
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
So after this we cant unlock the bootloader again.. Right? If we unlock BE2 will b lost.. Right?

How to relock 2.254 firmware?

Any one tried this? Success??
[Xperia SP General] Deleted member 4529355:
You can lock and unlock the bootloader easily with Flashtool, as many times you wish. It doesnt matter what firmware..it should be done by Flashtool if you unlocked by the official sony method.

BOOTLOADER UNLOCKING/RELOCKING GUIDE http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2354721
[Xperia SP General] Deleted member 4529355:
2 Full size screenshots (Lingerie models, SAFE FOR WORK)

BRAVIA Engine ON

BRAVIA Engine OFF
[Xperia SP General] whitemamba:
I like your choice of pictures for demoing :laugh:
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
So after this BE2 will work in Videos too.. Right?
[Xperia SP General] Deleted member 4529355:
Yes, BE2 works on Album and Movies, check out these screenshots from BATMAN BEGINS

BRAVIA Engine ON

BRAVIA Engine OFF
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
Ok thank u for ur hard work.. Gonna try this today. I dont have my TA partitian backup.. Is it ok?
[Xperia SP General] Deleted member 4529355:
Dont worry, you dont need anything more. Just a stock, rooted phone with locked bootloader, delete the .odex,clear the data and flash the fix...and optional a factory reset
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
Yes i got it... First i read the tutorial.. I think its hard. But after reading i understand that its easy as hell... Simple.. I will let u know the result soon..

Btwn how can i check my BE2 is working? Any proper way?
[Xperia SP General] Deleted member 4529355:
Upload just one picture and take screenshots. If it fails, you may get a message about "credential manager service has stopped", that happnes if you dont clean the data or forget to delete the .odex
[Xperia SP General] harman_preet72:
What about if i want to use a custom rom after enabling bravia engine successfully? can i keep it after unlocking bootloader again? please help.
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
I did all the steps correctly u written there. All things ok

But seriously i dont know how to check the different ?

I done like u said..

I opened one image from my Album with Bravia Engine ON and take a Screenshot. I dont get any error msgs about " Credential Manager Service Stopped ".. :D:D:D :good::good::good:

So i think i done all the things correctly..

But pls describe how to check the Difference in details.....
[Xperia SP General] Deleted member 4529355:
Open a picture you like. Take a screenshot. By default, BRAVIA its ON Go to settings>display and disable BRAVIA engine, open that picture again and take a screenshot if you can't see the difference. Put them on your computer and compare them side by side.
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
Bravia ON

Bravia OFF

U can See any difference ?
[Xperia SP General] Deleted member 4529355:
No. Can't see any difference.
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
Mmmm. So BE2 is not working in ma SP. Right ?
[Xperia SP General] zolaisugly:
I cant ,see any diff.

with the pics that have been uploaded in the other post by the op you can see the image gets lighter when bravia on.
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
Yea. I can see the different at there. So i think BE2 is not working in ma SP. But i followed the OP correctly.. Only one thing i did not followed is that I did not delete any media files from ma Externel SD like he told. I dont think thats a problem....
[Xperia SP General] the_helix:
I guess you are taking snaps by the yours SP's camera & we all know that it sucks. Open some other image with lots of colours (those models would be nice :p) & then take the screenshots with BE on & off. If BE is working on your phone, then you should see some difference in that case. However, I am not sure... so try & post the results here.
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
No BE is not working in ma phone.. I tried with another high resolution image and no different...
[Xperia SP General] ruchirtrehan:
It's really a difficult to work to get Bravia Engine working after unlocking bootloader without backup of TA and loosing DRM keys, be lucky you don't use XPERIA Z1 or else camera would have been dead :p moreover bravia or no bravia doesn't really makes a huge difference.
[Xperia SP General] harman_preet72:
oh yess... its working on my phone again... yeahhhhhh.. thanks a million man..

BE2 On

BE2 Off

---------- Post added at 04:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:26 PM ----------

Its working again on my sp. I want to know if i can keep it, can i install custom mods like themes, honami launcher and apps or not??
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
Congrats Bhai.... :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
[Xperia SP General] harman_preet72:
what happened bro??
[Xperia SP General] harman_preet72:
well, something good i am going to confirm here. I have installed deodex for my firmware, honami launcher and apps mod, x reality mod and everything works awesome. my phone is way much better than it was yesterday. and yes i installed all this after enabling BE2 by this method explained in this thread(locked bootloader).
[Xperia SP General] zolaisugly:
Its because you got be2 working and raj didn't,hence the crying
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
Ha ha exactly dude.. No problem.. :D I am waiting for niaboc's ROM.. Unlocked Bootloader means Free Happy flashing without worrying... :D:D:p:p
[Xperia SP General] :
Your phone acts like a locked bootloader now. To keep the BRAVIA, flash the fix after the new ROM settles down. After that flash the zip. It works on deodexed ROMs so no problem. I figured whuy it worked when I was on a custom ROM some days ago and it was with X-Reality

If you loose it, try again with a LOCKED bootloader.
[Xperia SP General] ByteFalcon:
I've yet to try it but I'm kind of reluctant seeing as the difference isn't that huge. It feels like it's not worth the effort :/
[Xperia SP General] burning bird:
Excuse me.There are some steps I don't know how to do it.

First,STEP 2. I flashed the 12.0.A.1.257 KERNELONLY and use the toolkit to root my SP,I didnt flash the 12.0.A.2.245 KERNELONLY.Am I right？

Second，STEP 5. Should I flash the 12.0.A.2.245 kernelonly .fit? Then "SELECT AL THE WIPES AND NO FINAL VERIFICATION, BUT WE ARE GOING TO EXCLUDE SYSTEM, SO WE CAN KEEP THE ROOT AND RECOVERY. " You know I want to know whether I need to flash the 12.0.A.2.245 kernelonly .fit before to do the STEP 5?

plz tell me something about all above.

thank you!
[Xperia SP General] harman_preet72:
well, as far as about the kernel flashing, it is only for rooting your freshly flashed firmware no matter .257 or .245 kernel as long as phone is rooted properly.

second thing, it is not only that flashing kernel is important, you must do all wipes as mentioned on the tutorial in order to make BE work. so flash the same firmware that you flashed in the beginning but this time do not flash system.sin, simply exclude it and you are good to go.
[Xperia SP General] burning bird:
ops

I tried for several times，BE2 didn't work。Maybe I cant understand your tutorial well。

I did that accroding to your tutorial：

1.Flash the stock 254 firmware and relock the XPERIA SP .

2.Root my device

3.Install the recovery for my device

4.Instal root explorerl

5. SELECT AL THE WIPES AND NO FINAL VERIFICATION,

6.Go to Settings>Apps>All and CLEAR THE DATA FROM ALBUM, CREDENTIAL MANAGER SERVICE, DOWNLOAD MUSIC INFO,MOVIES AND ALL WALKMAN APPS (3)

7. Delete CredentialManagerService.odex

8.Immediately turn off the phone and get into recovery and flash the BE_and_music_info_fixes .zip /Do a factory reset.

Is there anything wrong ?

BUT thank you all the same
[Xperia SP General] harman_preet72:
well, i did the same and i was able to make it work. even more now i have installed JBX rom V4 and still BE2 is working like charm. i dont know whats wrong that it is not working on your phone. as you have mentioned the steps you did, did you update su binary after rooting the device? any way, you can try it one more time just dont fill any of you account at firmware bootup. just skip all steps dont open any of the apps u dont need to thats all, worked for me the first time tried should work for you too. and also make sure you check that phone bootloader is locked.
[Xperia SP General] mdjabir:
Hello cachanilla86

thankyou very much..... got my BE2 back.... see for your self....
[Xperia SP General] :
It even works with niaboc79's eXistenZ :)
[Xperia SP General] greasegraphic:
Xperia Z

Can I use this fix with my XZ?
[Xperia SP General] :
Try it, then tell us
[Xperia SP General] greasegraphic:
Ok, I try, another question, this fix work also for the noise correction in the camera app?

If you have unlocked the bootloader and lost the drm keys, you might have noticed the horrible color noise in lowlight shots... is a consequence of the loss of BE2 i think.
[Xperia SP General] :
No,this doesnt fix anything more than the BE
[Xperia SP General] kandywrks:
Hi,

I am currently rooted and on a locked bootloader. I have never unlocked previously in the past. I hope you can answer the following questions I have:

Do I need to first unlock my phone, and then begin from STEP 1 again?

I have done a TA backup and saved my DRM keys. Do I flash the stock ROM and then restore the DRM keys or restore the DRM keys and then flash the stock ROM?

Finally, by the end of all the steps in your guide, will my device have an unlocked bootloader with a fully functional BE2 working?

Thanks!
[Xperia SP General] :
I dont undderstand what you want to do. I didn't made a backup of my TA, so I don't know how it works. If you want BE2 working without restoring the TA just follow the instructions or even less. Just flash stock everything (TA not necessary) and deodex and flash the zip and its everything.
[Xperia SP General] harshduck:
so i would like to confirm, i can get root, recovery, BE, walkman, and a custom rom like say PAC rom?

thanks in advance! :D
[Xperia SP General] :
NO

This is ONLY for stock sony firmware and locked bootloader.
[Xperia SP General] harshduck:
sooo (please pardon me as im new to this) seeing from your sig, you don't have also don't have BE?

because that's where i got the idea. your phone is unlocked and with cyanogen mod. :D

sorry for the misunderstanding
[Xperia SP General] spacefanboy9216:
It works !!

Thank you very much. People if you all follow this guide step by step, you'll have BRAVIA Engine 2 working. I had Unlocked BL and I followed this guide to get BE2 working on my Xperia Ion (LT28h) 6.2.B.0.211 JB

The first is BE OFF

The second is BE ON..

Difference is pretty obvious !

Thank you [MENTION=4529355]cachanilla86[/MENTION]
[Xperia SP General] sidharth.299:
after following this procedure can i use the sony companion for updating my phone without bricking it?
[Xperia SP General] Dammer Martins:
Someone tested on leaked 4.3 for SP?
[Xperia SP General] :
Will not work because of the custom kernel
[Xperia SP General] kingofmb:
Yes its working for me, just flash the fixed over leaked 4.3.
[Xperia SP General] Dammer Martins:
Flash the fixed kernel with recovery?
[Xperia SP General] kingofmb:
Yes
[Xperia SP General] Dammer Martins:
Can you explain how you make the process?I need only start from step 5(clearing all the data)?Sorry for this much questions
[Xperia SP General] kingofmb:
1. follow the method provided in OP to get BE2 on Stock

2. Flash the leaked ROM click here

3. Flash the BE2 fixed zip over leaked ROM
[Xperia SP General] Abyssmal:
Can you please elaborate on that?

I am now on unlocked bl with 4.3 installed. Can I just do the wipes and flash zip? Or I have to go back to stock, lock bl, do the wipes and flash zip, and just after that unlock again and flash 4.3? Or what?!
[Xperia SP General] stayawake:
But, the leaked ROM just works with unlocked bootloaders.

I tried that you said, and with locked bootloader, we can't flash the necessary Kernel to boot the phone with the new ROM.
[Xperia SP General] kingofmb:
You need to flash stock ROM as mentioned in OP to get BE2 on unlocked BL now your phone has BE2 with Unlocked BL. test it....

Now flash the leaked ROM and boot.

go to recovery and flash BE2 fixed over it.

Note: For me BE2 works only for Videos.

you need to unlock BL to flash leaked ROM.
[Xperia SP General] Jared89:
I have problem with the root access on the ES explorer. I can't delete any system apps. From this problem i can't do anything. :)

Any suggestions?
[Xperia SP General] kingofmb:
Have you on the Root option from setting?
[Xperia SP General] Jared89:
Yes. I make it exactly like in the picture. Nothing happens...
[Xperia SP General] ahmedhappy312:
I am currently on leak 4.3 rom

Please correct me if i am wrong

What i understood from you is the following

Flash stock ROM that was originally came on device 12.0.A.2.254 with its kernel ( should i perform fresh install? )

Now i should have back BE2 with my bootloader unlocked, correct?

I should then flash leaked 4.3 rom ( but then i will lose BE2 again, correct? )

Now i should flash BE2 fix over leak ROM, RIGHT?

so why don't i flash fix while i am currently on leak 4.3 ROM ??
[Xperia SP General] kingofmb:
Its not tested by me, try and let us know the result. :good:
[Xperia SP General] ahmedhappy312:
I saw somewhere that a question was asked regarding such thought and original developer said it was not tested
[Xperia SP General] ahmedhappy312:
I followed every step written by [MENTION=4529355]cachanilla86[/MENTION] and i tried Bravia engine on Bikni models and I can really see difference while taking screenshots.

Thanks for this helpful post but I would love to know if i would like to unlock bootloader to flash custom ROM will I be losing BE2 again?

have you tried this fix on leak 4.3 ROM or it will not work even if bootloader is relocked?
[Xperia SP General] hunter3000:
So if i have TA backup and restore it, I'm must have do this to get BE2, or i just get back already?
[Xperia SP General] :
It will not work, and you can't relock the bootloader on the leaked 4.3 or you will brick your SP
[Xperia SP General] carminedev:
thanks a lot mate

>>for unlooked bootloader rooted device<<

Sony Xperia V , Italian Customization, 4.3 Jelly Bean , Stock firmware downloaded by xperiafirmwares 9.2.A.1.199

1) install ftf rom using flashtool and do not turn on device...

2) unlock your bootloader using flashtool

3) now root your device, flash doomkernel .elf (version 07) , enter recovery (turn on your device), and flash superSU.zip from ext sd card, now turn off uour device (REMOVE THE BATTERY)

4) relook your boot loader

5) now flash the sony kernel from your stock ftf rom (see step 5)

6) start device (don't waste your time with the configuration wizard - skip it !!!)

7) with flashtool opened, into device... debug usb ON , Unknown sources YES, install XT-lockeddualrecovery2.7.94installer.zip (-=[XZDualRecovery]=-) let device always usb connected to pc (do not unplug it !!! )

8) follow step 6 and 7

9) reboot into recovery and flash BE_and_music_info_fixes_.ZIP from your ext sd card

10) follow step 8 and enjoy your bravia engine :)

BRAVIA ENGINE WORKS ON MY XPERIA V :good:
[Xperia SP General] jramirezw:
Got it to work on 4.3, with a bit of work

Okay, so I can confirm it works on 4.3 version 201, but it's a bit of a process. I combined the procedure found in the original post and the one found here by quetzalcoatl2435 to get it working.

First, I re-locked my bootloader and downgraded to 4.1 version 257, and followed the procedure in the OP - root, CWM, clear data in media apps, flash BE and Music Info fix, and factory reset (I didn't bother to go to version 254 so as to eliminate two sets of flashing). I then confirmed BE2 was working, and did another factory reset.

Then I proceeded to make a flashable ZIP of 4.3 version 201 using the technique found here - but I removed CredentialManagerService.odex found in /system/app, and made sure to add be2_album to /system/etc. I then flashed the ZIP, SuperSU, then the BE and Music Info fix from this OP again, and powered off. Instead of flashing only the kernel, though, I flashed the stock FTF via Flashtool, excluding the system partition (so that I wouldn't lose root and BE2 tweaks). And there it was BE2 in all its glory :victory:

At first I thought it wan't working, then I realized that unlike 4.1 where it just popped up right after you open a picture, it actually fades in after a few seconds.
[Xperia SP General] halloarno:
I have still a locked bootloader. But now I read your post and I am up to unlock it. Is there anything wise to do before I unlock my bootloader? (I already have a ta backup.) Can I wipe data from sony apps, flash the be2....zip before unlocking my bootloader?
[Xperia SP General] Rupant:
It will not work on unlock bootloader
[Xperia SP General] mayanktyg226:
be2

THANX A LOT ............................

IT REALLY WORKS ON MY XPERIA SP.:D:D:good::good:

THANK U XDA....

U CAN SEE THE DIFFRENCE

LEFT-BE2 ON RIGHT BE2 -OFF
[Xperia SP General] mayanktyg226:
plzzzz

can i update my phone after this .....................

plz reply

sir plz tell me can i update my firmware to 12.1.A.1.205

THANX IN ADVANCE
[Xperia SP General] parkavenu:
I have a custom rom CM12.1

Is there anyway it can work ?
[Xperia SP General] carminedev:
No... Only stock rom... Locked Bootloader. Sorry.

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[Xperia SP General] skojevac:
so, after performing all the steps, can I flash other non-stock roms and still enjoy the benefits of BE, or this trick will work only on a leaked 4.3 rom? and if I flash other non-stock rom can I brick the phone? if I wish so, can I lock back BL using my TA partition and not brick my phone? tnx if anyone can answer.
[Xperia SP General] carminedev:
Flash Only on :

SONY ORIGINAL ROM FOR XPERIA V !!!!

Sony unofficial and customized Roms based on THE STOCK ORGINAL Xperia V could not work, just try!

You cannot use on cynogenmod and AOSP Roms !!!!

Use this work only if you have unlocked your Xperia V without backup the TA partition before.

After flash the files you have got to relock your Bootloader!!!!

BE2 works only if the bootloader is locked!!!!

If you unlock the Xperia V without backup the TA Partition your DRM keys are lost forever so following these steps you can bring back only the BE2 ENGINE all tge other sony proprietary software optimizations ARE LOST!!!

If you have got a backup of you TA Partition you do not need this just restore it!!!

Flashing a stock sony firmware by flashtool do not unlock your Xperia V bootloader automatically.

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[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Geodude074:
http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/amazon-kindle-fire-hdx/4505-3126_7-35828167.html

It looks like Amazon has thrown down the gauntlet for this holiday season.

With the advent of this news, how do you think Google/Asus is going to respond with the new Nexus 10?

The one big advantage that the Nexus 10 had over its competition was its 2560x1600 screen. Now that the competition has caught up, the Nexus 10 is going to need another selling point to stay on top.

Is it possible the only way to stay competitive would be to release a Nexus 10 for $350?

And there's no way the new Nexus 10 won't be releasing without a Snapdragon 800 or a Tegra 4. Maybe Asus can stay on top if they offer 3 GB of RAM?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] nalf38:
Don't forget that the Nexus 10 also has the whole "it's not a Kindle" thing going for it, too. I'm sure they're out there but I haven't used a tablet yet that feels as fast as my N10, so an S800 or Tegra4 device would have to blow my socks off to convince me to upgrade.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] hajj_3:
kindle hdx 7" 1920x1200, snapdragon 800, 2gb ram for $229, the same price as nexus 7 v2 but much better cpu and gpu, no rear camera though. If someone could make a cyanogenmod rom for that it would be a beast!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Geodude074:
Haha yeah, the Nexus 7v2 had a short run as the best small 7 inch tablet, but now the Kindle Fire HDX 7 is a better deal with the SD 800. Same PPI, and maybe better speakers, although I've never heard the Kindle Fire HD's speakers in person so I can't judge.

Flashing Jelly Bean onto Kindle Fires has never been difficult. The HDX 7 and HDX 8.9 are on my fantasy shopping lists if Google doesn't come out with a compelling Nexus 10.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] sidthegreatest:
There is always the uncertainty about the bootloader of the new Kindle. If it is easily unlocked, I see no reason not to get the new Kindles, but if the bootloader cannot be unlocked, who wants to be stuck with the Amazon OS.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] SeaFractor:
If you don't mind spending money on your apps all over again.

Fire OS is designed to be completely Amazon inclusive. Their store and services only.

We'll have to see what ROM's become available. Needless to say, no direct Google releases for these ones.

Still compelling though
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] EniGmA1987:
What makes you think there will be a new Nexus 10 this Christmas season? I dont think there will be.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] SeaFractor:
It's all the media hype going on at this time. Either it's happening, or as has happened a few times, it's not.

I love how the majority of articles base their premise all on the same single tweet or leaked inventory screen.

But based on what I hear, yeah it's happening at some point.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Geodude074:
If Google doesn't come out with a new Nexus 10, then there is no reason for anybody to buy the Nexus 10 until it's refreshed, because the competition will be better. The Kindle Fire 8.9 has the same resolution, a Snapdragon 800, and it's only $379. No smart person would buy a Nexus 10 over it.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] projekt1:
This!

The HDX 8.9 would be perfect without ther Fire OS.

However, would be nice if both Amazon and Google added sd card slots.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] utorn:
The new kindle HDX from my search proves it's indeed a beast but I just don't like the idea of Amazon taking out the rear camera from the 7inch model. That is too bad for me. I like taking pictures of anything anytime.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Semantics:
Screw Amazon and their bastardization of Android. Its a huge pita getting rid of the bloat on the older Fire HD I bought my wife. Never again.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] eddyfosman:
I'm really concern about power button, it looks quite inconvenient.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] 5crabs:
Where can i find the 1600p videos for the HDX8.9's display screen :rolleyes: