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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vitias:
No guys, you are wrong. I have been searching a lot about the front IR Sensor and about how to use it to read IR codes, but unfortunately found nothing :(

The front IR LED that is used to be called Air Gesture sensor is an IR Blaster and is used by Air Gestures (have no idea how it works) and by Beep'nGo, which actually sends barcodes from this front IR LED to laser barcode scanners. This means there is an API for the front IR LED and it can be used by 3rd party apps since Beep'nGo uses it.

That's why this Beep'nGo thing is currently available only on Samsung Galaxy S4, S5 and Note 3, because these are the only devices with this Air Gesture IR LED. I find this information interesting and I can't understand why anybody still haven't researched this.

Beep'nGo uses a preloaded service called Beaming Service (/system/app/BeamService.apk), which cannot be disabled by default. The API to that front IR LED is possibly there.

Beep'nGo can be found here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobeam.beepngo&hl=en

Beaming Service can be found here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobeam.barcodeService
[Xperia Z General] luckman_008:
How to unlock bootloader and Root xperia z c6602 10.31. A . 2.67 Android 4.2.2
[Xperia Z General] Impetus37:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2327472

I had to root with the chinese VROOT software, doomlord didnt work
[Xperia Z General] androidfreak70:
NO!!!!!!!!!! DO NOT USE VROOT IF U USED IT THAT WILL ROOT YOUR DEVICE BUT EVERY REBOOT WILL DELET SYSTEM APP AND YOU WILL NEVER GET IT BACK(only if your reflash your rom with full wipe)THAT HAPPEND TO MY XPERIA Z :(
[Xperia Z General] Impetus37:
Hm okey, that did not happen to me..
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] a771la:
how to intercept a cab file durin installation?

i need to do it for change cab file

in wm2003 i use cabinstal (when it ask destination i grab cab file) but in wm2005 don't working :?

i don't find a cab file

please help me :twisted:
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matheus_sc:
Xperia z1 have a screen protetor, some people said than after take away screen is better, anyone already try?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jontr:
you can ask this guy in the comments:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pzxq-90NUIY
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lucian5800:
I removed the original screen protector and bought a new one on ebay. Definently less fingerprints.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matheus_sc:
I will do that, thanks for that.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] me7hos:
How you remove the stock protector?

Like the guy from the video with scalpel or another way?

I'm afraid not to damage the screen while I removing it :(
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DefunctiO:
I don. t get why would anyone remove Sony shatter proof screen protector...

I just don't, there won't be any real difference in screen quality. Only difference is that you will loose some protection. And if you are worried about fingerprints, oh please. Just put another screen protector on top of it..
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] me7hos:
Because is shattered?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bodson66:
I took it off both my Z and Z1. The sony ASF has an adhesive on it which I think affects screen quality I mean how can't it. I find I have better contrast without them. Plus the phone looks more monolithic without the sony logo. But there have been discussion about loss of warranty once you remove it.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matheus_sc:
i already do'nt warranty, so for you is better?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bodson66:
I found it to be better, but I'm not saying its a huge difference but i do find it to be better
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] white lie:
I'm really close to removing mine. It scratches so easily! Never had a phone that got this many scratches in a week and it's not like i'm doing anything out of the ordinary with it.

Why put super tough glass on the phone and then cover it with a film that scratches?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bodson66:
you are not alone, many of us have wondered why they do this. Every other manufacturer seems to have this anti shatter built into their screens. I'm not sure if its because sony doesn't use gorilla glass or some thing. The only this to remember that after you remove it the glass doesnt have an oleophobic coating. The ASF also leave a kind of stick residue. I use nail polish remover to get it all off. Then put a glass screen protector over top of it to give the that coating.

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Also my Xperia ZL when I took it off still had the sony logo etched on so same question why sony why
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cklow01:
Do you know if the back anti shatter film also has Sony logo on it?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DAddYE:
I'm interested too. I do not think will void the warranty unless you destroy your screen.

My question is, once you remove it what will you apply on your screen? I tried every good film screen protectors and no one is really oleophobic and without reducing the screen quality. Also seems on the market there aren't films or tempered glass without holes for the camera and sensors which I think is very annoying since they'll become dust magnets. Suggestions?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funky0308:
I removed Sony SP from my Xperia S and I didn't get anything...

No better contrast, not even better or precise touch.

But XS don't have Sony logo on SP it's on the glass... I just applied invisible screen protector from eBay (applying with water) and I still use that phone...

But I won't peel SP from Z1 - I just applied same protector (Invisible SP) front and will soon apply one to back and it's awesome...

For me, there's no reason for peeling original SP down...

Sent from my Z1
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] babylonbwoy:
If anything goes wrong in the future and you have to send back your device to customer service they'll say that warranty is lost... or they'll charge you extra money.

Personaly I bought Muvit Matt screen protection and I have no more fingerprint, the feeling is different from, for example, the Spigen Crystal Clear one which has a good feeling when touching the screen but with its fingerprint counterpart!

If you say that because of BL unlock then it is not sure warranty is 100% lost Sony' s unlock BL website says :

I know it's sounds weird that removing a plastic layer (which is a kind of physical protection) will void warranty and not totally for a bootloader unlock but that's their position for now...
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
This is untrue

I have returned my xperia T phone for a cracked screen after taking off the factory fitted screen protector and I got replacement with no questions asked

This is in the UK

I have also never seen it written on a sony website or contract that this will void warrenty
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] babylonbwoy:
We asked a Sony rep (or a community manager) in french forum and that's what he told us.

Now I guess it depend on the service center or the country.

Also I don't know if it is the same policy for T and the Z line (waterproof, all glass etc) ?

Anyway maybe I'm wrong but I still won't take the risk.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
yes, it may be country specific but I have the same contract on my Z1 as I did with my T

Plus unlocking the bootloader definitely voids warranty so if you have done that you may as well take it off
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] babylonbwoy:
I asked on sony xperia twitter account, we'll see if they reply.

For the BL I just report what's on their site, the use of "may void" is different of just "void", I guess they have a tons of advocates who carefully pays attention to each word used on their site.

I remember a while back reading something about Arc S (here on XDA) where they said that if the repair has nothing to do with the BL unlock then the warranty still works.

If your T was unlocked and they repaired the screen for free that means warranty worked even if the screen has nothing to do with BL unlock...?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] swisstourist:
So who first to test this?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] dud3me:
Dude, stop making these comparing threads to general section about every single tablet. Please.

Edit, nvm seems that you weren't starting them, just posting to them. My mistake :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] swisstourist:
So where is the test?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] LoopDoGG79:
Since this is your thread, you be first.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] danvee:
So why don't you search for it and post the results?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] swisstourist:
Nexus 7 beats the iPad Air. I need an iPad Air. Here no sale before mid November or December.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] gunnyman:
then why are you here?

Ain't no iPads round here....
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] DeadSOL:
That post made me lol. :D

On a side note, I hate what XDA has turned into. What's the point of this thread exactly?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] PulseDroid:
The iPad air, is shown to give you more oxygen when your in an area with no trees. This really makes it a winner! I vote iPad Air!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] chrismast:
This is a very subjective statement.. Maybe for you the Nexus is better, for others maybe the Air.

Hence my personal opinion, and this might not be yours at all, that such comparisons (and discussions what is better etc) are non-sense as both devices might have different target groups as well. Both devices are/will be very good for its respective user/target group.

But please go ahead and check for yourself which one is better for you :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] LOVE ME PLEASE:
The Air is flawless! The Nexus 7 cannot compare to it, but we don't know what Google's plans are to compete with the Air. As of now, the Air is most definitely a winner! I have all three Nexus 7, Nexus 7 (2013), and Air...the Air hands down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Sensamic:
What does it make it better than the Nexus 7? Please elaborate.

Thanks.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] LOVE ME PLEASE:
Why elaborate? It's nothing but fandroids here that won't face true facts. Elaborate yourself, and let me know what you come up with!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] di11igaf:
Were all fans for a reason, I'm sure most if us have tried or owned iOS devices. IOS sucks.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] r9800pro:
iOS doesn't suck. Android sucks. This is all personal preference not a universal fact.

I have an iPhone 4 and Nexus 7 2013 LTE 4G and prefer iOS. I will probably get an iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display and sell my N7 (if there is a Jailbreak)
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] DaemonAshra:
Opinions are great things to have right?

Personally I like iOS and Android equally. they both do what they do well and have their own problems, but saying one sucks over the other usually means you're putting a little too much of your life into things that don't matter to you. go drink some hot tea and rest your feet. Don't worry about Operating Systems.

I'm kinda wanting to have them both. I just need to find a place to fit the Mini in my house to make it worth buying.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] msavic6:
Im thinking an Android phone combined with an iOS tablet is a good combination since you get the best of both ecosystems.

Unless Google comes and blows everyone away with the new nexus 10, then I'll be getting the nexus 10.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] narsmlvn:
nexus 7 2013 will win.. :D
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jcagara08:
Same Dilemma

yeah and THEN I will be convinced to buy an android tablet if and only if it will have 4k resolution, 4 gb RAM and Tegra 4, i'll be sold
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] swisstourist:
IPad air is heavier.

N7 win.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] kkd28:
it all depends on what you use it for. android does not suck, android tablet apps suck.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] LOVE ME PLEASE:
Something tells me that you are a troll that's not so bright. Close this useless thread please! This individual seems very autistic...
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] swisstourist:
You are an I-troll...!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] di11igaf:
You can like both, but as long as apple continues to treat users as idiots, I'll say it sucks. No filesystem access sucks, no basic email attachment ability sucks, Steve jobs was a thieving hypocrite who sucked.

And because I think something is 'bad' means I put too much of my life into things that don't matter? How do you know what matters to me, and IF it matters to me. I can say I don't like something without it keeping me up at night. Why not tell every dev on this forum not to worry about operating systems.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] gadzooks64:
http://tabletrocket.com/tablets/Google-Nexus-7-II-vs-Apple-iPad-mini-2

I love this TabRocket site. They don't always make a call on which is better but they do have great spec comparisons.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] DaemonAshra:
You didn't say you didn't like it or it was "bad", you said "iOS sucks", which is the most lame and generic argument on the planet for anything.

I have ZERO problems with anyone disliking things that I like. We all have different experiences with said thing that colours our opinion on them and that's great, but just saying "This Thing Sucks!" completely deadens your argument.

Personally, I never need a file system in iOS because I use the OS in the way it was made. I don't download .zip's, mp3 files, or anything that would need an explorer. I don't send emails, so I never even noticed that I couldn't use attachments. And Steve Jobs was no worse than any other entrepreneur doing anything in the book to get what he wanted done. in the Phone community, people talk about Apple, in the gaming community, people talk about Electronic Arts. In the general public, people talk about WalMart. None of these companies are worse than any other out there. they just get more publicity and word of mouth than most.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] msavic6:
So what you are telling me is that you can't send a picture or a pdf/document as an attachment through an email on iOS?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Macmee:
You might as well just begin comparing Android to iOS in general. The Air is going to be much better in terms of (not emulated) gaming, the N7 is going to be much better in terms of customizing, Air wins in battery life, N7 wins in price, etc etc.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] di11igaf:
I haven't used ios7 in depth enough to email, but I'm pretty sure native mail can't attach pdf's without workaround, and the only thing you can attach when replying to an email is a picture or video(to attach anything else you have to start a new email thread- pita). I'm not sure if you can attach multiple files now or not, doubt it though(other than copy/pasting pics)

Certain things just become very over complicated or impossible without a visible filesystem
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Jayrod1980:
Apple tablets are very well made. Since they use 4x3 aspect ratio, the air would be the only one for me. Why go small when you can't palm it? The n7 excels here.

Anyway, my beef isn't with the tablets but iOS. Hand it to the apple system bringing in the big bucks but iOS sucks. IOS 7 is an improvement at least, but so limiting as has been stated many times before. Seems worthless to have such a well made and powerful tablet but basically its just a video player. I pity the person personally that plays games directly from a 10 inch tablet. If you have a controller then OK, but playing a touchscreen game on something that unwieldy?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] player911:
I'm pretty sure you can but not directly. The iOS doesn't have a file manager, per say, so you'd have to open the PDF up in it's respective app then click share to email.

My wife uses iOS7. She's been using it for like 2 years now. She doesn't like it as much as Android but works for what she needs.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ilikeguitars:
I would love to have both but can you really compare an air with the larger screen to the nexus7? Wouldn't a better comparison be the ipad mini retina since the form factor is more similar.

Other than that i love the customizability of the nexus, but i prefer the apple app store. In all it works because my wife has the ipad that i can use whenever and ill take my nexus wherever since its pretty transportable.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] msavic6:
I feel that as soon as I upgrade to an iPad Air from my Xoom ill begin to find things the iPad can't do which I have been taking for granted for the past 2 and half years. Afterall, you don't know what you have until it is gone.

I am fairly heavily invested in Android applications, is there any chance some of those developers will honour the purchase on iOS as well or do I have to re-purchase everything?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] swisstourist:
Can not even attach pic after writing an email.

Pic attach to email works. I mean pic selected first, then click send.

5 pictures maximum. This is what I noticed. Didn't like it and I had to redo the job upside down.

Ios is a pain.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] chrismast:
For you its a pain for others maybe not. Hence all subjective somehow and not really useful. As said before it depends on the user and his/her intention of using the tablet for whatever task in mind.

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] n1vlek:
Why are you making Apple product sound like a sore loser when your planning to get one? If you ever own an iOS, I have an iPod 5.

Applications are downloaded thru the App Store. (F***ing hate that). If you want to Dow load off web and install in, jailbreak that punk, which iOS 7 hasn't had a jailbreak yet, but soon I hope.

In Android applications are downloaded thru Play Store and can be downloaded on webs. All you need is to enable Unknown Source, all Android users know that.......

Apps in store in both devices are similar alrdy. Most of what you have is IN app store is in it alrdy. If you want to know more and don't have an device, go to a retail Apple Store and play around with their devices and inside is free WiFi.

And with that email thingamajig. How do you know iPad Air, or any iOS device can only send 5 email per sent? Android can send a lot of emails due to gmail/hotmail/yahoo mail's limitation. All device include PC has them. PDF, office, and such can be emailed just that you don't know how so your degrading them. Most of them can be opened in its own browser,Safari, and emailed thru gmail or what ever mail app you use or account you have imputed for mail.

I don't particularly like Apple products, my sister even said iOS 7 looks like an Android and wanted to kick my @$$ for updating her iPad to it, but just saying don't look down on other products you have never use b4.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] 007xico:
Having a nexus 7 crappy touch screen and my girlfriend being an iPad user without any complaints at all. I am seriously thinking to get one too.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] robocopvn:
I don't know the device that somebody uses with only the grid icon moving left and right is called an Ipad ? is it ? I thought it's a expensive toy for kids, girls, and elders
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Tim4:
Actually im using ipad style launcher (Mihome) on my nexus 7.

Fast access to any app.

Dont need to do over 9000 actions to just open an app as on the stock launcher
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Clorush:
Hello everyone,

I'm looking for an app that works just like Maclaw's CM "Vibrate on notification" feature (in vibrate mode, all notifications will vibrate regardless of individual app settings)

I've tried Vibration Notifier, Vibration Widget, Force Vibration and Vibrate Mode by Force with no luck.

I want this app for my Samsung stock Jelly Bean

Please help me out. TIA :highfive:
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Anyone tried this?

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[General Marketing & SEO] Naddict:
Sorry folks, trading reviews is not very honest and not in the spirit of true development, where free exchange of ideas and respectful contributions should be made. Using XDA to create this exchange is not very honest in that those who do not know XDA exists will get a false sense that all these apps are all 5.0....Let's be fair here, creating these "exchanges" is not really what XDA is for..

These threads will be summarily closed. So, use this thread and all the others here at XDA for their true intentions.

Thanks
[Nexus 5 General] browngeek:
For anyone who cares the Nexus 5 is officially out in Hong Kong. Its being sold by LG, rather than Google. Price is around HK$3,800 - 3,900 depending on where you buy it. Big name retailers such as Broadway are selling it. Only the 16GB model is presently available.
[Nexus 5 General] tangosierra_:
HK3800 = USD490.. what a ripoff.
[Nexus 5 General] browngeek:
Yep, but that's the rrp. Same price as in UK or thereabouts.
[Nexus 5 General] wos82c:
2 expensivessss
[Nexus 5 General] manalicream:
Why is it HK always gets the low storage. First note 3, now this! Infuriating!!
[Nexus 5 General] l000needles:
Nice! I'm in Hong Kong right now, considering this (my Google Play order wont ship until November 8). Do you know if the International version will work on US networks and LTE bands, specifically T-Mobile?
[Nexus 5 General] mgear356:
I am very sure hk lte band is different from USA. So no it don't work
[Nexus 5 General] cityukings:
no. LTE wont work in North Americia. But 3G will work of course.
[Nexus 5 General] l000needles:
Damn. I had a feeling LTE wouldn't but was holding out hope. Oh well, guess I'll have to play the patience game some more.. :mad::p
[Nexus 5 General] cchderrick:
Hond Kong LTE use band 3, and the US version of Nexus does not support that.

But does anyone know on the UMTS 2100, is HSPA supported by the NEXUS 5?
[Nexus 5 General] lokenok:
wonder when nexus 5 32 gb will release in hong kong.. right now for that price its still a steal!
[Nexus 5 General] iamelton:
heard from wilson guy that around nov 20 there will be google play order available in hk, with price around HKD3200..

dont yell at me how ridiculous this may be.. im just repeating their words..

is this really possible (that google play order is coming to hk)?
[Nexus 5 General] browngeek:
HK Google Play store would be a very welcome development.

I think I am probably going to wait it out for around a month or two and hopefully the N5 price is drop a bit or at least a 32GB model will make its way to HK, otherwise seems the Oz store has the best value at the moment.
[Nexus 5 General] fcng:
Fortress

Dear All,

I was at Fortress MK (MK New Century Mall) and they are selling it for $3,880.00. The guy says ONLY 16GB and I asked about 32GB and he said no. I don't believe him since he had to check 5 minutes to give me a price on the N5. Late Nov. HK PlayStore have it? I highly doubt it. I'm waiting till close to Christmas to buy it as the price will go down and retailers will have discounts.
[Nexus 5 General] iamelton:
if u go to "smaller" shops in mongkok/wanchai etc. the price is now in the range of 3700+..
[Nexus 5 General] fcng:
Make sure..

Yes, parallel import will be cheaper in price but watch for what you get. Remember, US version (D820) won't work in HK for LTE. We have (D821) which is international version to work for Asia. I would stay with Fortress, Broadway etc. to be safe.