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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hykhleif:
yeah the forum for z ultra is the most boring one ever, as its not 1% active as the samsung devices forums.

I respect all devs who try their best here, maybe there is not room for improvement on it that devs can add on

i miss the amazing themes i used to see on samsung devices while here we don't have themes we have wallpapers and such. At samsung i used to have themes that give me a feeling i own a new device whenever i change themes

devs at samsung forums are really very very engaged in dev and modding and everyday there is something new.

Flashing mods and roms was piece of cake at samsung while here we have to look at unlocking our boot loader which sucks, also I don't see any modded kernels and the huge dev as in samsung forums

I miss samsung if only i could sell the z ultra without losing money i would go back in a second to a samsung device
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AntiLazarus:
No offense dude, but stow it. Every single post you make, you're complaining about something, and it's invariably your fault for being disappointed. If you want themes, go check the Themes and Apps forum, there are plenty of different designs there. Or, just get the Themer app that's come out recently for one-touch theming.

Furthermore, complaining about unlocked your bootloader is ridiculous. It takes literally, all of 30 seconds once you get the email with your unlock code in it. Just do it, and quit whining. Or don't. Just quit whining, because the ability is there. We've got a very good Paranoid Android ROM, we've got 4.3 Carbon (which I have used a lot on my Nexus 4; it's good), we've got CyanogenMod 10.2, we've got PAC-Man ROM, we've even got a rapidly-improving AOSP 4.4 ROM. What more do you want? I guess if you don't like AOSP it sucks, but even then, we have two stock 4.2.2 ROMs if you just can't deal with vanilla Android for some reason.

Bottom line: there's not as much development for the XZU as for a company that has sold more than 100 MILLION DEVICES. Are you surprised? If so, it's your fault. Seriously, if you dropped $700 on this phone without knowing a single thing about it, I really have to question your general life skills.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Does this answer your question? The solution is not to buy yet another Samsung device. The solution is to support a different OEM, so Samsung doesn't rape the market even more.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hykhleif:
as usual fanboy answer hahahahahahahha u make me crack you are 100% fanboy, do u wear a T-shirt with sony logo on it
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AntiLazarus:
Yeah that's right, just ignore everything I said. It makes you look real good.

Please continue indiscriminately buying phones without knowing anything about them, but don't blame other people for your stupid mistakes.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
You're exactly 3 seconds away from being reported. Why don't you just give the Ultra back to your dad and ask him if you can get the Note 3 for christmas or something? Or even better, get a job as a paperboy and save up some money :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hansip87:
Theme? Don't know why but imho, Sony UI doesn't need any other theme. I bet you i never got bored whenever Sony's UI is on. On the other hand, Android stock theme will get boring over time. So the ability to choose theme is a must for them. Samsung TouchWiz? Yuck, no wonder you need to change the theme :p If you insist, there's always an aftermarket launcher so no excuse to say the theme selection is too limited.

Every exploit comes with a root so if Samsung phones are easier to root, CMIIW but it is prone to be attacked by hacker. So that's two sides of coin actually.. When you're able to get root, you can question the security of the device. So it is a great progression and care by Sony to patch the software even though you have to compromise for no root. But you do insist to have root don't you? well unlocking bootloader is the way then.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Just checked his previous threads and the conclusion is that he's that guy. You know, the whiner. He even whined in the Note 2, and S3 section. He's just an intolerant, sad and bored individual.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hykhleif:
lordmanhattan don't get angry when I am frustrated i like to vent and this thread initially started with negative opinion. So i consider it great for us to vent our frustrations.

I still find that down the line with more updates this phone might get to where i like it to be.

also i am not kid I am 40 years old with a high level position and have enough money to buy 10 phones at one time without it affecting my monthly income. But that does not mean I accept paying for phones and not get what i pay for and we both know the phone has flaws

first its camera the worst ever

screen sensitivity it acts a like a crazy mouse sometimes

sound too low

but also it has positives:

beautiful

fast

good battery
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
- sound too low?

The solution is to remove the membrane covering the speaker. To do this pour salt water on it, or add detergent or a solvent. Then leave the device standing upright to allow the excess to drip out.

This will create holes in the membrane, so will stop your device being water proof. But will make the sound slightly louder

Do I recommend doing this?!? NO!!!!! Is it the most stupid thing ever YES!!!!!!!!!

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Other than the mildly stupid, yet funny comment I made above, to change screen sensitivity do this.

find the file

/system/usr/idc/ "max1187x_touchscreen_0.idc"

Then change the settings here:

# Touch Filter

touch.filter.level = 2

Default is 2. Change it to whatever you want.

1 low | 10 high

In my ROM i've changed it to 4. Seems to work well.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Sure, but you complained about custom ROMs and development. There are custom ROMs:

- PacMan

- Carbon

- CM10.2

- Paranoid Android

- Kit Kat (soon)

We also have Recovery and TWRP, and Sony lets us unlock our bootloaders without any issues. What more do you want? Are you one of those guys who has to flash a new ROM every day? Well guess what, that's your own problem and not our.

And sure, the camera is incredible bad, but we already knew that before we bought it. If you didn't know it, tough luck, do some research next time. Audio levels are just fine on mine, and i can't even turn it up to max without being scared that it'll blow the speaker, so you might have a hardware issue. Screen sensitivity is subjective. Some like it when it's really sensitive, and some hate it. I find it funny that you complain about the lack of development and ROMs, but you can't even flash a custom ROM and fix these problems yourself? :eek:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jongilluley:
Maybe the lower number of custom roms is down to the fact that Sonys own UI is pretty close to vanilla and not many people feel the need to keep changing it...

Unlike on Samsungs (of which I've owned a fair few) which are full of bloatware that slows things down and u need to get rid of and mod...

All you need is a couple of good aosp/cm roms and maybe a debloated stock rom which we have.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Yup, normally i would've flashed an AOSP ROM a long time ago, but i'm very happy with Sony's ROM so why should i change it? Granted, i'll flash the Kit Kat ROM once it has all the basic features working, but i don't have to flash a custom ROM to be happy. I flashed AOSP on my Note as quickly as i could when i had it, and that should say something about the difference in quality between TouchWiz and Sony UI.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
Yeah agree with that. The Sony firmware is pretty clean. Other than build.prop tweaks and a few battery mods there is not much else I can do with the Sony ROM.

Samsungs ROM's were a different story. So miuch to take out of touch wiz, so while touchwiz is feature full, is very slow. Only the new processors are able to chew through UI to make it smooth. I really don't miss my previous two samsung products. They do make good cameras on their smartphones I'll give them that. But i'm happier with the ultra.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] 3ftguru:
Well said... but I am waiting till end Dec to get my Ultra... sigh...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Licantre:
Hello guys!

It's my first post here at xda-devlopers so warm welcome to all of you, and thanks to mister hykhleif to push me to creat an account. You have right forum for Xperia Z Ultra is pretty small ( i think poor it's too big word, 'cause there are amazing roms for Z Ultra, but in fact there are no enourmous amount of themes), but I have to tell you Xperia Z Ultra is best smartphone I had ever in my hand in many cases for example performance is quite outstanding headphones in my set were quit nice;) music sound smooth I dont really know why people complaining about screen angle view i'm tried from several angles and still colours are same, yep Samsung have quite nice devices too but I dont really like samsung and they smarphones are look too common dosen't matter what they put at this plastic cover, what's next Touchwiz is really heavy and looks so crappy especially for people who used to use htc devices. In aftermath the only one thing is disappointing me in this phone, It's a camera, pictures are not satisfacting me and sony should consider a making flash accessory connected via bluetooth or something instead of useless gadget and maybe better camera drivers. In my opinion samsung is not worth to cry, so cheer up and try enjoy your new device;).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
Welcome to XDA !!

There are a few CM ROM's and thats the main thing. Pretty much anyone can a Sony ROM it just takes time and a lot of research.

The best thing about this device is the members that own it. I've only been in XDA for 2 years now, but I've never met so many nice people in a device category thread. So many here to help, great conversations... just good people!

So get involved with some conversation, learn as much as you can, and then contribute when you feel ready...

The dogg has spoken! :cool:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jnocomski:
I agree 100%

I myself don't feel the need for a customROM yet as I'm happy and contented with Sony's. But if you want one, then there's the list of ROM above!

Camera for me is ok, not great but not bad for my liking either. Plus I also knew beforehand that I'm not buying a camera phone but a phablet.

No ghost clicks on mine, and I like the screen's sensitivity. When I put a matte screen protector, it somehow decreases the screen's sensitivity which I miss, so maybe you should try it if you find it too sensitive.

Audio is loud enough for me. I can listen to my fave songs as loud as I want, I even find myself lowering it a bit as I feel that it's too loud that the neighbor could hear. lol
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Today...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] boterkaaseneieren:
???? You make no sense
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Read it again..

- First you complain about the lack of development

- And now you say there are no reasons to root and flash other ROMs.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] boterkaaseneieren:
So..complaining doesn't mean I want it. And this isn't complaining but just pointing out a fact. Fact is that development here is the slowest I ever seen. Second fact is. Sony has the best stock firmware even without root. So rooting this device with insecure methods sounds silly to me. nothing to gain wat so ever. O you can block ads.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] techpal:
I got this beast yesterday and cant put it down since yesterday. Its just amazing at what it does.

Absolutely Gorgeous screen, amazingly fast and beauty to watch.

Previously had xperia Z and difference between it and ZU is night and day(mainly in display) and speed,battery. I used to regret buying Sony because of bad experience had with xz but wanted to take take one more chance with sony with ZU and it didnt disappointed me this time.

Next phone for me will be Sony surely. Hopefully they make successor to ZU.

Really love Stock ROM just like vanilla android . Seriously never felt any need for custom ROM till now(even though had device for 2 days).

Its not like samsung which needs custom roms to remove all those bloatwares that come with Touchwiz.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jazjaz92:
The xperia z ultra has less active development than the s4 for one simple reason. It's unpopular. It's unpopular because of its size. It's size being it's one defining feature is surely the the main reason anyone bought one. Unfortunately you have a choice endless rom and customization options or a 6"+ display it's as simple as that. And I'm sorry to disappoint any loyal samsung fans but it's the same story over there. Well worse actually. I use a z ultra and a 6.3" Samsung galaxy mega (in my opinion the z ultra's main competition) the mega has at current one custom non touchwiz rom that is not daily driver ready and very little in the way of themeing options. You can't go comparing the development base for the niche z ultra with that of a mainstream phone like the s3, s4, note 2 or note 3. In fact the only samsung you could compare it to is the 6.3" mega and let me tell you the z ultra is far more active.

Wait did I just hear a guy on xda argue there's nothing to gain from rooting a device?!! :s
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] boterkaaseneieren:
Not a device but this device.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] boterkaaseneieren:
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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
Mods... Why doed this thread exist??
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
They should make it a sticky to show people what happens when 8 year olds get access to the internet.

Yes, i'm joking.. or do i?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
There are far too many of this kind of thread and [MENTION=655433]LordManhattan[/MENTION] I think you're bang on, they're by kids who haven't got a damn clue how to research a device or be grateful for the FREE development that's put in on amazing sites like xda. Gets my knickers all in a twist. STOP YOUR MOANING YOU SCROTES! If you don't like the phone or support then please sell it right now, or better still give it to a homeless person, anything that gets you off Dev forums. I think you'd all be happier with Apple products, please go buy those :banghead::mad::thumbdown:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] herogjan:
Reading trough the topic, it seems that only one person isn't satisfied.

I must agree with hamdog, this is a very nice forum, with helpfull people. I bought my son last year galaxy tab2, that forum is filled with leechers. Not a nice envirement.

This is my first sony, and i'm really amazed about this device. I regret i didn't buy sooner.

I received also more updates this mont then the 2 years with lg3d (gb, and ics couple months ago). My acer a700 only 1 jb. Htc from my wife none, trough htc dev i was able to put ics on.

The tab2 from my son ran, touchwizz for no more then an hour, what a crap. Running beatifully on cm10.2.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Scruffyo_0:
I got my ultra about 3 months ago. I found the root threads, also the backup TA. I found the flash thingsy and the amusing Chinese root procedure simply through searching. I was very impressed with Sony's attitude to unlocking the bootloader and their acceptance (events link to xda on their website!)... I have been a professional software tester so I know what's involved and the risks (which I must say are minimal with the Sony) but what makes me sad is the legions of morons who all want something for nothing and complain if they have to wait. This is a developers site. If folk want themes, there are several threads showing you how. The Google stuff -ADB Etc is free ffs, and there is no shortage of help on here if you wanted to dip your toe into coding, but I cant help think the longer the devs and the themers get hammered by pillocks and knee jerk hooligans the less actual development will be shared. I hope not.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Ask not what XDA can do for you, ask what you can do for XDA.

John F. Kennedy
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tommy-Geenexus:
honestly the devment is surprisingly good.

Back in the xperia neo days we didn't had an official aosp, pa, etc.. support, only cm support.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
I love my Z Ultra. i love reading these threads coming from an s2, note, and note 2. i am happy. my phone is sexy. all those that complain on forums or android site i have whitnessed envy such a design. i noticed samsung guys acting like apple guys now sad, but true. anyway on carbon rom and awaiting kitkat.

atleast this community is more mature than the samsung ones.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SUPERUSER:
Poor development? Well another chef has entered the game without any bigger bugs noticed in the specs :good:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47560716#post47560716
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
I'm working on a secret project at the moment :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
Any hints? Does it involve time travel?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
Hmm, maybe ;) it has something to do with bringing an abandoned project back to life :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
YES!!! always wanted to see how eclair would work on these new devices!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Hmm, i do know you're currently busy with CM11, but bringing something back to life? You wouldn't start on something that's out of date, so my guess is Ubuntu Touch :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
was waiting for this from you Lord....

Its alive!! ALIVE!!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] xPoiled:
Dude, I will be owning this device soon.. can you implement the double tap to wake feature on ZU as seen in xZkernel and Doomkernel for XZ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
You'll see it when it comes, it's not device specific, but for a wider range of devices once it's ready :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] encryptioncsta:
heres hoping for cm11
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Dude, this is the third time I've seen you mention CM11 in 2 minutes :p It's time to take a walk around the block or something :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] chacho_2me:
hi guys..i dont know if im off topic or what.this is regarding rooting the phone..can anyone help mw how to root? because i love my drm keys... xreality is simply superb for my eyes...i dont like the mysterious vroot...hope somebody can share some light.im on 257fw.. :'(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] warfareonly:
Currently there are no alternative methods for root other than the Chinese apps. You'll have to wait.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kumeipark:
+10K

Sent from my Mobile using GPRS
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] boterkaaseneieren:
Didn't expect this thread to grow to more than 7 pages lol.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DesertHawk:
Here, try my Xperia Z Ultra Honami ROM - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4gjgawPDQTzMmNiR2twUk9sTE0/edit?usp=sharing

- Its a port so see if it boots... works on locked bootloaders. Please test [MENTION=655433]LordManhattan[/MENTION] or anyone.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] warfareonly:
Will do.

Edit: Downloading fails repeatedly.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Not trying to stir things up again, but did you know that the Note 3 (Int.version) doesn't have a single custom ROM yet? Neither did i until five minutes ago. Just take a look at their Original Development section. I'm surprised(!), but i have to laugh at the people that still went with it even after all the anti-dev behavior from Samsung (especially relevant for earlier Note (1) owners like me). You would think that XDA people would take the hint when Samsung introduced "Knox".
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] techpal:
They do have some Roms here

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-3/galaxy-note-3-exynos-android-development
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Yup, but that's not custom ROMs. Custom ROMs are based on CM/AOSP/AOKP etc. They are simply taking the stock Samsung ROM and adding/removing stuff from it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
I would say that's still custom. Anything modified, even just one app removed makes it customized.

Although anyone can take a base and just remove bloatware so the difficulty involved is 2/10

I would say the difference is:

AOSP ROM makers are developers.

Stock ROM makers are cookers.

I'm certainly not a developer, however have spent about a month creating the .257 base, and getting it to work, and then putting all the tweaks and mods into it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Haha, i knew it! I was thinking "man, i sure hope i don't offend Hamdogg or anybody else now" when i hit the Submit button :p But sure, you're technically right. Both types are custom, but when i think "custom", i think "custom built", and stock ROMs as "modified". I guess there isn't a right answer to this one though :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
Never offended by you mate... enjoy the banter!

Yeah agree. 'Technically' or by definition its been customized, but its a massive difference between what I've done or others do with a Stock ROM and what krabapple does when creating a tree and driver sets based on RAW android

PS:

I must have missed the party. 1,000 posts for me yesterday... anyone else get the invite?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
What invite? Are you having a party?!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
I was hoping for one
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Woooo! Let's party!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
I always wondered what you look like... hmmm
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] IAmBrock:
This device is amazing with or without a custom rom just saying. I love and miss my device. Hopefully it does take long to fix. I sent it back monday. I am trying to decide if I want to to root it or not but scared that it might mess up again and they will not be able to fix it because I have unlocked boot loader and rooted it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
It's been 5 weeks for me now... :crying:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] IAmBrock:
Don't say that… lol
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
I'm 2/4 norwegian, 1/4 french and 1/4 senegalese :p Just mix them together!

STILL?! What the.... :mad:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] warfareonly:
Wow. That's a long time :eek:

My service centre said that they don't have the 'authority' to open the device and gave me replacements!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] IAmBrock:
I just want my phone back. That is all. Haha
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1nstan7riod:
http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-sim-unlock-samsung-galaxy-s4-gt-i9505-for-free/

Im stuck on step 3, it doesnt let me go on step 3 service menu

I press menu and then back, type in 1, 1 appears on screen for a few seconds then it goes back were i start ??

any help?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Don_Zakaria:
hi all,

i want to have Gprs disabled on my Qtek9100 does anyone know how? i tried the End Call Button but without success. Any suggestions?

thx
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] wilesd:
You have to hold it down for a few seconds
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] bolasz:
Do you want to disable it permanently or just temporaly?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] williamchan_hksar:
Permanently - Delete the GPRS settings from "Settings" > " Connections"

Temporaly - Hold 3 seconds of the "End Call" button.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Don_Zakaria:
i did but did'nt help!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Don_Zakaria:
Yes i want to disable it permanently if possible
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Don_Zakaria:
about the permenantly part i really don't understand what you mean, i tried what i understood but no success..

about the temporarly part i tried that already but no changes :(