yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] travisb:
Yes it was more out of desperation than anything else!

Sure enough, it made no difference.Three put me through to Sony Tech Support (I got the standard "I've not heard of that issue" response) and am now doing a software restore at their request. They are phoning me back in approx 30 minutes to see if it's fixed it!

Three, to be fair have been good, they rang me back with a Sony Tech Support number so I can call them direct next time.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] travisb:
FIrst reboot while I'm still setting phone up after restore. Just after connecting to wifi. Useless
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] travisb:
So after not getting the promised return call from Sony, I've given up and am getting a replacement handset from Three.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonmorris:
More reboots but here's a weird one before it finally crashed out...

The only thing running was the Daydream app and the phone wasn't hot on account of something going mad in the background...

...and yet it suddenly can't charge properly!
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] travisb:
I realise I might be setting myself up for a fall, but after 24 hours with new handset, I've not had a single reboot, or strange cpu and out of memory messages.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonmorris:
I wish I could say the same!
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funky0308:
I just downloading Generic CentEuro ftf 534 and will downgrade.

I'm not satisfaied with 257 - not at all.

I have wierd random keyboard hiding, rooting is pain in the ass and can't really see that camera improvement Sony is talking about.

I will skip 257 and will wait something better, 4.3 or 4.4.

I really doubt Sony will fix anything with 259 (if that firmware would even go out in whole world)
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonmorris:
I definitely saw the camera improvements and I have a bit more faith that .259 will fix the rebooting issue.

And then I'll be happy again, until the same happens with 4.3/4.4 and we have to wait ages for the update and even longer for the fixes!
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ricochet23:
I just downgraded to Central Europe FTF for getting root and .257 OTA. Everything was working fine until now and i never had any reboot issues.

After switching to Central Europe and upgrading i had 3 reboots in 2 hours.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonmorris:
I still get 2-3 reboots a day, and it's very annoying. I'm still waiting for this .259 update that was supposedly approved soon after 257 - as I'm assuming it will fix it (can't think of anything else as serious as this that warrant an update so soon).
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] masencod:
:laugh:Is tab 2or3 newer than note 10.1 .

Then why it's getting 4.4 and we dont ???

I think that the list of confirmed devices that will get 4.4 is incorrect.

So I hope to get the update too.

IF the list is correct are custom Roms as good as stock ones?? will Custom Roms support Spen .

Sorry for my bad Englis
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] masencod:
SOrry

:crying:Sorry i posted in wrong section. could you Plz more it to general section.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaun298:
read over all the post on this forum before you decide to alter it. Most post start with, I was jacking with my tab and now it dont work, or it worked for a while and now it dont.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Its a question so it goes in Q&Aand the you is u report the post via the report button .

Then why it's getting 4.4 and we dont ??? WE do not know yet .

custom Roms as good as stock ones??

No they are better

will Custom Roms support Spen .

usually

You really need to read and learn the basics .
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] itsmewhoelse:
I've been looking for an external antenna for my KJAM. No luck. Anybody know of one?

Failing that, does anyone know the specifications for it? i.e. diameter, length, etc?

Wilson electronics will make one if I get the specs.

Thanks.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] daro:
There is one to order at http://www.brodit.com/?lang=E, here is a picture:

http://www.brodit.se/images/178582.jpg

Search for Qtek 9100 (same thing as HTC wizard / Kjam)

In US their products are sold by http://www.proclipusa.com/ but they don´t seem to have this cord?!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] marka2k:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...r_1_2/102-6548348-7642526?v=glance&s=wireless

This works great for me and also works on the PDA2K and it is a Wilson product :)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] itsmewhoelse:
Thanks for the reply :)

I've already emailed Brodit on that and the Kjam/Qtek active holders. They aren't available yet.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] itsmewhoelse:
Marka2k:

Are you saying the antenna adapters are the same for the PDA2K and the Kjam/Wizard? Do you know this for a fact or did someone tell you this? I don't want to throw any more money away :)

I've already got some Wilson stuff, they make great products.

Thanks
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] marka2k:
itsmewhoelse

Yes you are correct I have the KJAM my wife has my old XDAIIs both use the same adapter/cable for the external antennae.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] itsmewhoelse:
Excellent, thanks for the info.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] weisalon:
Magician External Antenna

The antenna cable you all talk about is an adapter. Where can i get a matching [external, car] antenna ?

Thx.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] itsmewhoelse:
You can buy all of the antenna pieces at www.primecellular.com , I highly recommend them...they actually have (dare I say it?) INTEGRITY!

I put 'em to the test and they passed.

I have ordered the Wizard (KJAM) cradle from www.proclipusa.com, as well as one for my Wife's Razr and dash mounts for both. I also ordered another trucker antenna, I already have one for my laptop aircard, and adapter for the KJAM from proclip.

Thanks for all your knowledge and help.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] itsmewhoelse:
Mark: Thanks for the info. I bought that adapter and it is the correct one.

As an aside, the difference with an external antenna is amazing. At my house I get zero signal, unless I stand at the edge of the road, twist my lower torso to the south, my upper torso to the west, and touch my nose with my tongue..then I get one bar. :)

Now, I get 4 or 5 bars in the house, sitting in front of the tv.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] schlenkflask:
Sorry about my stupid question but external antenna enhances wifi's signal or phone's range?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] marka2k:
Phone range making/recieving calls nothing else.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] schlenkflask:
Thanks :mrgreen:
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] pewe:
All the links above are to a cable for connecting to an antenna.

What antenna did you use with the cable?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] marka2k:
Depends on what you're carrier uses for Frequency, here in the USA we have 850 and 1900. 1900 is used most where I am so I got a glass mount 1900mhz antennae
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] itsmewhoelse:
www.wilsonelectronics.com is the manufacturer. They prolly have a distributor/reseller in the uk.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] Comit:
Do you guys recommend any particular antenna from the primecellular website? Cingular in USA, dual band. Was thinking of this one:

http://www.primecellular.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=4
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] itsmewhoelse:
Actually, that's where I got my stuff at. They have very good customer service and I rec'd my order quickly without errors or damages.

On my last order, this is what I ordered...

1 301101 Dual-Band Trucker Antenna $37.00

1 359909 Multi-Manufacturer Cell Phone Adapter $9.00

1 901104 3-Way Mount for Trucker Antenna $10.00

I got the number off of the wilsonelectronics website to be sure I ordered the correct items.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] Comit:
Just a follow up on that antenna. Got it and set it up. Kinda useless for indoor use. So I mounted it to the gutter outside my window and it works great. I get a steady, non-flucuating 4 bars whereas before it would bounce from from 1-2 sometimes 3 once in a awhile.

Anybody have any feedback on passive repeaters?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] GliTCH82:
Are these antennas recommended for cars and if so, can they extend the range/continuity of EDGE connections?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] pewe:
I bought a 'Micro 718 Transceptor Detachable Antenna' for these people in the UK.

http://www.g-com.co.uk

Good prices and ship worldwide.

I got it for my office where the signal is weak and it works fine.

Haven't tried it in the car yet as I haven't needed to.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] shorty66:
Are these antennas only for gsm/gprs or can you use it for wifi too?

if not, qould anyone knowhow to connect the internal wlan antenna to the plug?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] Wizzer:
Ended up getting the same one. Just waiting for it to arrive now. Can you maybe submit a pic of it connected to see what it looks like and the size of it..? I ordered it last week but forgot to order the adapter. The guys at the website were nice enough to email me and ask if I needed one ordered or if I had my own...which I don't so that was pretty kewl of 'em.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] pewe:
Here it is
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] Tref:
I received my Wilson Panel Antenna today from PrimeCellular.

http://www.primecellular.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=14

It arrived two days after I ordered it, even though it came UPS Ground. I ordered from them because of the good things itsmewhoelse had to say about them. Thanks for the tip! I have to say they were just as knowledgeable, friendly and focused on my solution as anyone I've done business with. I bought the 20' cable, so my total package was $99.60 with shipping. The antenna is working well, and is a cheap investment that will allow me to work from home effectively on those days when I can.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] aer0zer0:
Is there a way to do a full wipe of the phone? externalSD and all things in between. Im just curious.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] chip.hughes:
I used the RUU in the development thread, but you have to be s-off.

I used these instructions:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2251800
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] mlin:
If you have a custom recovery installed you can go through and format each partition
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] chip.hughes:
Reading some other posts since this thing came out, beware TWRP and wiping internal storage. That is will cause you to have to sideload a .zip to flash. Still prefer TWRP, just careful not to check that box.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] unstab1e1199:
Well I wiped internal like an idiot. Phone will go to the HTC screen with the red writing at the bottom but thats it. Any help getting things back together would be greatly appreciated.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] chip.hughes:
That's one way to do it. You'll have to side load a .zip (ROM) to flash. I have to go pick up pecans, so I can't answer a lot of questions if you are not familiar with ADB or command line. I promise it is not hard. Your not the first here to do this, I think Andybones helped someone not long back with this. I googled it for you, there are some youtube videos and here is a link.

http://www.oppoforums.com/threads/how-to-save-your-device-after-a-full-wipe.1907/

You'll need the drivers for this device and all that can be found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2417043

look for "root files"
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] unstab1e1199:
My main problem at the moment is twrp just says starting sideload mode. It never actually enters it. I have Andy's Bonestock v1.1 and renamed it find5.zip, I've tried just running the command to see if would push but, that dosent seem to work either.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] chip.hughes:
Quick guess is drivers. Never having done this myself, I'm thinking the twrp won't react until push starts. I have had to go to device manager (with device plugged in), uninstalled and reinstall the drivers. Sometimes I have had to just move to one of my other computers, that I never connected the phone to, to start fresh. Windows just wouldn't cooperate and let go of some old drivers. Try pm'ing andybones, if you still aren't having any luck by this evening, I'll remote you and look at it if you want me to.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] unstab1e1199:
I'm going to try a fresh download of everything and see if that works. adb devices is showing my phone in sideload but, adb sideload then the path to the zip isn't working. I'll figure it out eventually. Thank you for all the help it's really appreciated
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] mlin:
If you're using the push command you don't need/want to have the phone in sideload mode. Per TWRP's website normal adv commands don't work in sideload. I couldn't get sideload to work when I sis this but adb push to /data/media/0/ worked fine.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] unstab1e1199:
ok I have minimal adb and fastboot installed to c:. I have put my rom zip into the adb folder and opened my command from that folder. I have tried sideload to no avail so could u tell me what I need to type in command to push my zip? I have renamed it find5.zip. I have tried to push and sideload on three differnt computers usin different adb and drivers. Guess I have bricked it
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] mlin:
Okay, do this.

1) Boot into recovery

2) Open command from your minimal fastboot/adb folder

3) type adb devices- you should see something like a serial number if your device is recognized, if not, you will need to install the htc drivers.

4) if your device is recognized, type the following command: adb push find5.zip /data/media/0/

5) Disconnect the phone from computer then in recovery go to install and to the location specified above. Your ROM should be there.

This is exactly what I did 2 days ago and it worked. If you can get to recovery, you're not bricked.

I'll be on my comp for a bit so I can help you trouble shoot through this.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] mlin:
You don't need to enter the path if your ROM is in the same folder as adb abd this is where you are opening the command prompt.

Here is what I did.

Move my ROM, named rom.zip into "c:\programs (x86)\minimal adb and fastboot\" (or whatever its called exactly).

Then, using Windows explorer, while in that folder, in the address bar typed "cmd" without the quotes. This opens command prompt from the present directory.

Then, simply type adb push rom.zip /data/media/0/

***Also, I had to have the /0/ after media. Without it, I got a no such directory message even though I could see the directory was there.***
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] unstab1e1199:
I stuck everything in C: for easy reference. Opening my command prompt in that window and just typing amd push find5.zip /data/media/0/says no such file. I've been at this all day have to say out of all he rooted devices I have had this is the worst problem I have came across
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] mlin:
Weird. The "no such file" message makes it sound like your ROM is not in the same folder or isn't named as you've indicated.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] unstab1e1199:
Would it make a difference if I downloaded the rom on another pc and copied it to a external drive then copied it back onto this pc? I am in the process of a fresh download onto this pc to see if it helps. Seems all the files are in the zip I copied though.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] mlin:
Just to be clear, you definitely have find5.zip in the same folder as adb.exe?

Try this:

adb push find5.zip /data/media/0/find5.zip
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] unstab1e1199:
Yeah I copied the rom to the exact folder. I am gonna have to get in the bed I gotta be at work soon. I'll try this tomorrow with a fresh rom download. Do I need to be on any specific screen in twrp other than the home screen?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] mlin:
I don't believe so but I'll try it on my phone to confirm. I'll post here when I find out. Good luck getting this figured out, sorry I wasn't able to help you get it fixed. Very bizarre.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hykhleif:
hello everyone

please someone explain to me why the pictures taken by the camera are so bad knowing its still an 8mp camera, my iPhone shoots better pictures than z ultra even my galaxy s2 pictures are better. It is the processing done by sony to pictures taken by camera, if yes if it is disabled will then the pictures be better , please someone explain
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Over processing. It's a software issue.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hykhleif:
since its software how can that be fixed or replaced with another software
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
How can it be fixed? By not raping our photos after we've taken them. It's an idiotic decision by Sony.

I've read that Camera Zoom on the Play Store gives better results, but you still won't get good photos unless there's a good light source. Sony needs to push out an update that corrects the over processing, but god knows if and when that will happen. In the meantime, check out the Play Store and play around with different camera apps.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hykhleif:
thats even awful to know that its a software bug, how come sony did not see that huge problem?????
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
They were probably trying to push it out on the market as quickly as possible, which we also saw in other areas of the software (SODs, screen issues, phantom clicks etc.)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hykhleif:
i dont know about sony how they handle problem through updates but is sony good in that area, as I came from samsung devices???
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] IAmBrock:
They seem to be I got my phone last week and already got 3 or 4 updates.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
we've had three updates in three months. Seem to be way better than Samsung.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] play2lose:
The camera is horrible until you start manually controlling ISO. Even in lower light I keep it at 400 or 800, anything over that will just look like **** but you'll be surprised with the quality of the pictures you can take when you set the ISO to 200 or 400
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] keithleyson:
I think it's not just software that's the problem with the Ultra. I think Sony intentionally used a very cheap sensor that is marketed as 8MP but is actually just comparable to VGA. Gives me the reason to save up for the X-E2.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] westholma4t:
You should try Lenovo super camera.( Google the apk) It really improves the image quality. But i agree. It looks like 2MP on stock camera.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TeroZ:
Agreed. SONY is so cheap.:eek:

They simply don't want to make a perfect device.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Leechoonhwee:
IMO, the camera takes ok pictures for social media use, if I need something to hang in my living room, I'll use my dslr or rx100 :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] centi50:
if you try to take pic with Ultra Z in the house the pic is so bad i don't want even look at it, it contains alot of grain, but outside the house the pic is ok. i got also Xperia arc, the photo taken by arc is much better than Ultra Z.

Poor i did not know this before buying the thing
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cenkaetaya:
I agree I will now likely be returning the device.

My 4-5 year old Sony Xperia X1 with a 3.2 MP camera takes better photos then this phone.

Basically the ZU camera is not usable for anything but taking a photo of a sign / piece of paper to remember / remind you of some notes.

Forget about taking a photo of your friends, or anything really.

Its quite depressing, i love everything about the phone and really want to keep it, but the quality is so bad that the word bad, is a grave overstatement and makes it sound good.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] herogjan:
Totally agree, i can't put it in better words. I can't imagine that sony uses this kind of quality in this high end phone. That really isn't logically, I assume it's a software thing.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] StreamingMT:
The real reason come from the thickness...

A normal sensor is very thick! Close the Z Ultra. How you want to do like this.

Software will probably help, but don't dream: Z Ultra and his sensor is to thin.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adrienned:
Have you tried a different camera app like FV-5? I hope the pictures can be fixed with an app because I went in to the store to test out the device and the photos were really terrible!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hansip87:
After reading all the review and my device photo result, i think i know the culprit. It is related to the no flash condition on the Ultra, thus to be able to reach higher light into the sensor, they purposefully increase the ISO level to the extreme. Thus the grainy photo. Once you reduce the ISO into the low 100-400 with manual mode, the quality increased tremendously.

But how to counter attack the reduced light? well, none that i know of with stock camera, but the Camera FV5 with modified shutter speed seems like the best solution. For me, even though the stock experience is bad, when tweaked, it's very adequate for an 8mp :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] 3mL:
What settings do you use in FV5? :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adrienned:
that's what I figured. I know the FV 5 takes the best photos on my Note and I'm pretty sure it would do the same for this phone. Can you share what you tweaked within the app? I can't wait to purchase this phone and want to know the settings before I get it.

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Here are a few shots taken with the FV-5 on the ultra:

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos?pid=5941139204544917330&oid=113298704761943818357

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos?pid=5941415974901240674&oid=113298704761943818357

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos?pid=5941889411354117826&oid=113298704761943818357

If you click on the photo details you should see what FV-5 settings were used.

HTH
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] 3mL:
I couldn't really get anything from your photo details that would help me set up FV-5. :(

I can't even set ISO due to "incompatibility issues" after updating FV-5.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Wait, i have to get Google+ to see them? How about no :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
ahh... the Pohutukawa!

Reminds me of christmas!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
No not a Pohutukawa ;) but a Rata - same genus

I HAVE BEEN USING fv-5 WITH iso at 100 or 200
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hansip87:
HEy there, i'm not sure how you could adjust the ISO on the FV5? :-/ in my ZU it is not functional..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
full version? on "P" not "S"?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hansip87:
Well in both P and S mode, no ISO mode working for me. I have submitted the report to the devs though. because when i decompile Sony's own Camera APK, the ISO uses a new extension string (sony-iso-values) rather than following Android default iso string thus no support by Camera FV for now. I have purchased the Pro version mind you..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Odd. The paid version works well here on the 6802
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hansip87:
Hmm that's strange. Do you see any changes on the preview display while changing the ISO? In my phone, it is only changing on the buttons, but not on the preview.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adrienned:
So is that app the key for this phone's camera?

If it is I'm glad I suggested it!! :laugh:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Yep, changing the iso changes the histograms, exposure and the amount of noise in the preview. If I get a chance after work I'll take a few test shots...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hansip87:
What firmware do you use? i'm on Indonesian FW C6802 v257 unrooted..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] 3mL:
I too have the paid version of FV-5 and I'm on .510, since the last update I cannot change ISO.

Kind of weird since it worked fine before.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
I'n on the latest carbon rom, maybe that is why it's working here?