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[Galaxy S III General] Scarface1991:
Yeah but for now it's pretty buggy. If I understood correctly there are graphical issues.
[Galaxy S III General] JackHanAnLG:
Flash it via odin when it comes out
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xenodwarf:
Hi. I've Google my life out of this but can't find an answer.

Hoping someone here might have a clue.

When I try to record video in snapchat I'm only able to record about one second of video. I've tried uninstalling an reinstalling but to no use.

Running CM10.2 nightly but I've had this problem on all rooms I've tried. All cm based though.

Hoping for a helpful answer.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] verwooks:
I have the same issue, tried low quality settings in snapchat and reinstall.

I have cm-10.2-20131102-SNAPSHOT-M1-i9300 installed.

Found any solution/workaround so far?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] billymaloney3:
Randomly after a reboot I got this message. and I am on a Verizon Sim
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] billymaloney3:
bump. anyone have this?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] P2o8wer:
Have u tried to shut the phone down, pull the battery, pull the sim card and leave them out for a little bit?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NinjaPerv:
I get the exact same thing. my sim card came preloaded in the phone. other than the annoying notification it doesnt appear to effect anything
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hykhleif:
i think its time to send a clear loud message about the camera issue with z ultra, and ask sony for a clarification of whether this issue with the camera is a software issue or a hardware issue, can someone please take the lead to roll this petition to the attention of sony
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SweFox:
Or you guys could just return it and get the Z1? Why do people care about the camera which aren't even what the phone is about?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
I don't know.. Last time i used the camera was in september.. and before that when i used my Note i would maybe take 20 photos a year. People who bought the ZU and thought that the camera would be great, didn't do enough research. BUT still, the camera is fantastically bad, and Sony should correct this so it's possible to use it without being shocked every time we use it. It's currently on the same level as my old Game Boy camera. Fine, it's not but it's close.

And about the "petition". Forget about it. It's the least effective thing in the world. Contact them directly and talk to a human being. It works much better, and you'll know that your message has been received. If possible, try to get transfered to the dev section.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dropofdreams2:
When I bought this phone, I knew I was getting a dismal camera. I don't know anyone that bought the phone thinking this was something that they were going to use a lot. It was the screen size...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
I like where your heads at... however Lord is right. Partitions don't do anything.

- What is it now 700,000 about not getting GTA5 on PC? LOL... I'm sure the 500,000,000 dollars they would lose not releasing it for PC would be worth a smile on 700,000 faces.

email/ messages/ written can be look and moved on.

Voice and calling is more personal and will get more attention. I don't mind the camera for quick snaps. My DSLR will always win in a shoot off..

* Random info *

When I first got my device, I called my mobile provider to enable 3G connectivity, and had to quote my IMEI number. The guy at the end of the phone didn't have a clue what device it was. He did a google, and almost sh*t himself. How did you get that? I've never seen it before... I want it!..

Suffice to say I had to do it myself.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Reaper82:
Precisely. The camera I knew was average having done my due diligence before purchase. The rest of the phone is by far the best I've ever had for screen size, light weight and battery life among the other features. If you buy phones to take pictures then this isn't meant for you.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
ota screen protector is suckS!!! I just take off my aftermarket one to replace with new one....cleaned my screen and I saw my fingerprint coating coming away !! can you F believe it !!! second device guys...not funny
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
sorry mate. I did have a chuckle, but only because I've now been 7 days without my Ultra.

Apparently reports are in about removing the OEM protector, and replacing with your own one improves display and colour quality.

But the pain and time to do it is quite intensive. If mine does this, I think I will remove it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] waveloom:
Pal, we aren't getting any Software improvements. Chromatic aberrations shows clearly the use of a very simple and compact.camera module with reduced optical compounds to fit into less-than-six millimeter space (6.4mm less the fit case support) but we didnt get the xzu expecting stunning camera performance, as long as Sony never promised onit. Right? There is much far other cool stuff on the device.. ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Dude, the day I HAVE to remove my protector, I'll... burn something down.. I don't want to spend a weekend removing a stupid protector :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AWFRONT:
I totally agree that the camera of the XZU is a waste (especially the low light performance) but whilst I sort of knew this from the review and the fact that it has no flash, my reasons for buying this phone are totally different-it is my 1st true Phablet.

Is a Petition needed to bring this to the attention of Sony, I think so considering how much money we have all paid or are paying through our contract deals via our network providers. of all the things annoying is why not put a bloody flash of some sort into this beast, you idiotic product designers in Sony. At least they should have the guts to learn from budget Chinese brands like Oppo, HDC, Zopo and UMI.

I have heard that a kickstarter project by the name of IBlazr is soon to launch an 4X Led embedded external flash unit for Mobile Phones and I will get this when it is released but why should we rely on external accessories to complete a faulty design.

To help you all make the best of your camera app, I strongly urge everyone to download the leaked Camera app of the Nexus 5/Android Kitkat 4.4, I installed this and I see that it makes a real difference. Hope the mods will customize it for better usability on the XZU as when I use it the controls of the camera appear to be partially hidden behind the Navigation Buttons of the XZU, whilst this is annoying, the app is very useful and can be used as the daily camera app replacement and to those that want to praise all other replacement apps, I tried all and if you want near stock experience, this is currently our best hope.

Here is the link;

To those that will complain that I should buy an Ipants or switch to another phone, don't waste your breath, I like my phone and I want it to be better.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hykhleif:
guys please lets not start creating a false xperia z ultra fan boy base like iPhone fan boys that cheer anything apple does even if its crap.

Anyone who does not agree on a petition or find a better way to solve this, or at least find a way to get us the knowledge if its hardware or software issue, then please get out of this thread. This thread is for creating a petition to voice our voices loud to sony to solve this problem if it is a software issue, if its hardware related then we must learn how to cope with this crap camera
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Crazy Ushi:
better stick with the stock 4.3 camera, same quality but can do photosphere ( 4.4 crash when combine photosphere)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Leechoonhwee:
Its a hardware issue. Period.

3rd party app helps but marginal. If camera is really a big issue, I would suggest getting a Z1 or wait out for XZU2.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rdamontz:
The XZU is marketed as having a good camera.

QUOTE

Stunning shots in any light — 8 MP camera with Exmor RS™ for mobile

The 8 megapixel camera is built with the same modules as leading Sony cameras. Exmor RS™ for mobile is an evolution of our Sony image sensor technology, with a next-generation BSI light sensor. By adopting the technology of luminance and colour noise reduction, we’ve created a camera that snaps highly detailed shots with low noise – even in challenging lighting conditions. You’re now also able to reproduce objects in more vivid colours and capture night images and faces in stunning clarity.

END QUOTE

source: sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z-ultra/features/#camera

I bought this XZU because I thought that aside from it being big and fast, it has a good "stunning" camera. The image quality is crap!

Sony should resolve the camera issue, otherwise, it is DECEPTIVE advertising.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SweFox:
Have fun with your pointless petition, do you honestly think Sony will do anything when the Z1 is out?

If the camera is that important there is an easy solution.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cenkaetaya:
what is with all these people who seem think its ok the camera is this bad? and giving Sony a free pass...

the device is marketed as having an amazing camera yet its about as bad as phones 3-4 years old.

that is not an excuse.

its not average, its crap.

and it needs to be fixed.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SweFox:
Maybe because those people didn't buy it for the camera because who would? Some people apparently.

Still makes me wonder why people went with Z Ultra if it matters so much?

Yes, the phone is large and nice but come on, use some common sense. If the camera is that important that you need it then the Ultra is clearly not for you? I took some photos, they were watchable.

Have you guys even tried other camera apps? I just tried this and the pictures aren't bad at all :s.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2415860
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hykhleif:
comments like this honestly irritate the hell out of me please leave this thread go to another thread for cheering called cheering sony fan boy thread
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SweFox:
No.

I'm trying to understand but I'm just thinking you're rather pathetic.

I don't even give a crap about the camera, I just think this is interesting.

Soooo, why do you still have your Ultra? Why aren't you complaining about the lack of flash as well? You could always glue one on.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hykhleif:
cause dam it I am not spoiled like u it seems ur parents give u the money you need to buy any phone u want, while for us who work hard to earn our money if we sell it we will lose big cash on it

please leave this thread
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] :
So... Why didn't you research before you bought a phone with your hard earned money?

Stop being so pathetic, please. I'm 25, live alone and have bought all my phones myself.

If you would like to answer my question, if you're so disappointed with the camera, why don't you return it and pick another phone?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hykhleif:
in my country we don't have the option to rerun it to the stores because its not sold yet in my country, so I bought it from ebay, and it was marketed to have a good camera, they lied big time.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] :
Good work :good:

The sooner you understand you're stuck with it the better. How can you expect Sony to "fix" it? What if its hardware related? Since you can't buy a new phone apparently.

You're kinda screwed either way. It makes me smile reading you got sold on the all the marketing, I mean REALLY? Do some research before you ebay.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
IMHO, Sony never marketed the camera as a feature, every single review, the first ones were public at least 4 months before release, they all said how crap the camera was.

Anyone who bought such an expensive piece of kit without researching first and expects something more than the manufacturer ever said would be included is very naive and foolish. Sony are under no obligation to improve the camera. It does exactly what it needs to.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Lex_from_Belarus:
http://www.sonymobile.com/us/products/phones/xperia-z-ultra/#black

"Big entertainment."

No normal camera - No big entertainment. I'm right? Very bad camera is very small entertainment!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] :
No because the camera is far from the main thing you buy this thing for.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rdamontz:
please read from Sony's site: sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z-ultra/features/#camera

QUOTE

Stunning shots in any light — 8 MP camera with Exmor RS™ for mobile

The 8 megapixel camera is built with the same modules as leading Sony cameras. Exmor RS™ for mobile is an evolution of our Sony image sensor technology, with a next-generation BSI light sensor. By adopting the technology of luminance and colour noise reduction, we’ve created a camera that snaps highly detailed shots with low noise – even in challenging lighting conditions. You’re now also able to reproduce objects in more vivid colours and capture night images and faces in stunning clarity.

END QUOTE

I hope you can comprehend what they are telling the consumers. "STUNNING SHOTS"
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] :
Marketing, it always lies.

Reviews :).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rdamontz:
because of these lies, we have this thread... hoping that they will do something about it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] :
What if its hardware, then people would need to switch out their phones or send it on repair, what if they aren't allowed?

People said they got better picture quality with other apps and I know for a fact thats true. I tried a couple different myself.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rdamontz:
if it is a hardware issue then it should be covered by warranty...

if you think you deserve the phone you paid, then it's ok... there are others who do not share the same opinion as yours, so respect them... this thread is for them.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] :
Warranty how? The camera is not broken in any way.

Well, I might as well post here because its not only fun but nothing will happen :P.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TeroZ:
This thread is about the deceptive advertisement from Sony's marketing guys.

Telling people not to trust advertisement doesn't mean deceptive ads can be tolerated.:rolleyes:

If Sony can't make a great camera in such a thin phone, please don't tell people "we’ve created a camera that snaps highly detailed shots with low noise – even in challenging lighting conditions. ". Completely nonsense.

The camera is not average. It's bad.+1

Disappointed.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
If it is an advertising issue then take Sony to court in your country under your countries advertising laws
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
I'm sure an American will sue. For millions... and win! :victory:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Lex_from_Belarus:
It's your opinion! May be you will not decide for other people? If you like carry many devices you can do it.

Why in other TOP divices other manufacturers good camera?

I dont know the most worst camera in TOP smartphones different manufacturers in 2013 year than Xperia ZU!

May be do you know such devices?

---------- Post added at 06:04 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:01 AM ----------

:laugh:

---------- Post added at 06:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:04 AM ----------

I add:

Lenovo K900 - thickness 6.9mm. It has normal camera and flash.

Xperia Z Ultra - thickness 6.5mm. It has very-very bad camera.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hykhleif:
all we need to know is whether this is a software issue or hardware, because if its a software issue then we can wait in hopes for a fix. But if its a hardware issue then really this phone sucks big time, camera is an essential component in a phone, and I was deceived because I thought the camera is good but it is utterly rubbish and a total disaster and screw sony for deceiving us. Also how many people really know about xda not everyone knows about xda or reads forums, people read that its an 8mega pixel camera and buy it based on that info, thinking that 8 mega pixel is gonna get them good pictures. Screw you sony for spoiling our joy for this device big big big time. The pictures are the worse I have seen in 4 years, and all my old phones take better pictures than this crap. Someone should really do something about it.

All I ask for is if anyone knows how to get to escalate it and start something like cameragate trouble to sony, like iphone users did with antennagate.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] herogjan:
Did anybody actually called customer service? That's where it all starts. I would assume if five people called about their 'broken' camera they're going to replace probbaly. When the device is received back, you can complain it's still broken.

When tousands off people instantly complains they're probbaly going to deny all. On the side i read somewhere a sony statement "camere is not important for the category group acording our market research".

When a critical mass is reached they will fix, like xbox360 rod warranty or iphone antenna. But people should have to realize this phone is operating in a niche market at this moment. Just not enough users to make a change.

Personally i read the revieuws before buying, but have to admit didn't suspect it's this bad. I'm an ocasional shooter, so i can live with it.

I also have the feeling the camera went worse after 257 update. Is it me, or am i imaging things?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Lex_from_Belarus:
I wrote to them to support and Twitter more than once. They pretend that the camera takes great pictures. I think the answers to questions submitted by ordinary secretary. The same result will be achieved by telephone.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hykhleif:
i was wondering if companies like sony read reviews on xda, how about we sent in the petition to a reputable tech site like engadegt and let them publish out issues
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Yes, i can already see the headline:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
:laugh:

I think engadegt need to find a new editor as the current one doesn't know the difference between "impossible thin" and "impossibly thin" :silly:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Shhhh...

(God damn it, proof reading is a b**** :p Well, it's too late now. He even got the date wrong. What a tool!)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
I'd put the wrong date down to the pleb that pushed the article to the server/DB
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zangetsu2188:
I think it's on the hardware side, too. I've compared the ultra against my ZL and my friend's iPhone 5. Z ultra has smaller lens compared to those two phones. Nevertheless, I'm satisfied with my overall experience with the ultra. Cheers!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AntiLazarus:
Holy cow, threads like this are the reason that people hate millenials. This particular combination of whining, entitlement, naivete, and fecklessness is really grating.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] samsmalls:
I think so they probably won't hold any meetings regarding it, but I'm sure the PR/Public Feedback guys are all ears & eyes! Their always so concerned with surveys, i'd guess yes!

But yes I agree, Damn this shooter's awful! :laugh: I hadn't really noticed until I got a hot chick in front of me who's ready to practice her close up! Now of course I wasn't expecting to shoot night vids or anything, but this thing is really unacceptable on 2013 smartphone. I think my Old EVO 3D that's been mistreated by my toddler still shots better pics.

I tried Iso @ 400 which seem to help a bit. Good thing I rarely use it for anything than a couple personal / mms shots... The next time I get a ready rack in front of me I will remember this isn't the Note or the SGS2 even.... I'll have my digital camera ready!:cool:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hykhleif:
again this thread is not for silly sony fanboys that cheer for even if sony produces crap, this thread is for people who paid big money that got so disappointed by the camera, and to push forward a reaction from sony.

please fanboys stay out of this thread you will only ridicule yourself if u defend the camera in this thread
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
Too true, too true. Move along.... Nothing to see here.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JCreazy:
I have never followed the past Nexus devices but how long does it usually take once these phones arrive will a root method be made available?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chromium:
Usually quite fast. We basically need this before root will be an option:

-a TWRP or CWM build for the nexus 5

-supersu/superuser for 4.4 (its possible that the current versions that are being used with 4.3 will still work)

Once we have those the rest is easy: Unlock the bootloader, flash the custom recovery, and then flash supersu/superuser.

I think that I might make a guide if i have time, and if someone doesn't beat me to it :)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patriotaus:
I bought the Nexus 5 so I didn't have to bother with fixing everything wrong with custom skins... but now I am thinking I might need root to install any 'always listening' hacks that the dev community come up with.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LexRockhard:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kübler-Ross_model

It's the first release we're not going to officially receive :(
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] crazyg0od33:
http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/31/...erica-will-have-android-kitkat-within-90-days
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] jpradley:
How do you "know" that this will never happen?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] kazx:
VERIZON
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] crazyg0od33:
as already stated, verizon.

If this does happen I'll be pleasantly surprised, but considering they've already pushed the official 4.3 update back a month, unless they skip that and go right for 4.4, then we won't get 4.4 in 90 days
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] OFish202:
They talk a lot. I'll believe it when I see it!
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] brymaster5000:
The real thing is source. We need the source. I would have finished with my kernel by now if we had source and I didn't have to port one over.

Sent from my Oney Bone.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] PsyberEMT:
No worries, Newt will have us on Android 5 before 4.4 ever sees the light of day on Verizon :p
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] gomorrah:
Jason Mackenzie, President of HTC America, just said on Twitter that the Verizon One will not be skipping 4.3 and go straight to 4.4. So yeah, it'll probably be delayed for us.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] crazyg0od33:
dammit - I tweeted to him suggesting they skip it. they probably have the s-off patch in place, and dont want to lose the progress...
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] AznInertia:
Verizon is more like 900 days...uggh!
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] nfeld9807:
Yeah, it's a shame that Verizon may cause delays. They already delayed 4.3, who knows how long for 4.4..
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Xeternall:
Damn I got excited for a second....
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BreakingVZW:
I already started a thread about this when the news first broke. :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2506161
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] crazyg0od33:
not that it matters but this one was up first. they can be merged or this one can be deleted. doesnt matter as long as the info gets out haha
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] calash:
Perhaps the reason 4.3 was delayed was that 4.4 was so close they wanted to focus on that version?

Yeah....I know it is a dream, but dreams are nice ;)
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BreakingVZW:
Well damn. My fault man. You beat me by less than a half hour lol. Didn't pay attention to your original post time. Idk why I didn't see your post in the thread list when I started the one I did. With it being so close together I should have seen your post.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] crazyg0od33:
Mine had a different title which I edited to avoid confusion. I'll see if we can merge these or get this one removed.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] crazyg0od33:
yeah. not to crush that dream, but Jason Mackenzie already tweeted VZW isnt skipping 4.3 :(
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BreakingVZW:
You can have them remove mine if needed. Doesn't matter.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BreakingVZW:
And also Verizon hates every single one of us.