yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vepaot:
That's quite a list you have there. I think you'd be better off making a backup of your stock set up and then flashing a ROM and testing out some of these questions for yourself.

Sent from CAMACHO, my Verizon G2 (VS980) running PAC ROM 4.3.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkobas:
What he said
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Life Engineer:
Excuse me to say that you're both trying to be smart!

First, I will install some AOSP roms anyways.

Second, still after doing so, many of the clarifications I asked about will still be unknown to me since I am about replacement apps or methods that I don't know or others...

Bottom of the line, if you're helpful you are most welcomed, if not please don't answer! That's better for your image!
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkobas:
You would have had the answers allready if youd try yourself instead of posting disertations
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Filgaliel:
Seriously.. I don't want to be an ass. But flashing and testing for yourself would have been faster than writing your post.. Just saying.

Merry Christmas..
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vepaot:
Nobody is trying to be smart with you Life Engineer. The fact is, your best source of information for a comprehensive list such as this, is Google and your own trial and error.

Here in the troubleshooting section of the G2 forums, it's very off topic to be asking some of these questions, like the specific ones looking for replacement apps or that one about battery life and explicitly requesting empirical evidence.

None of us are trying to be rude here, it's just that what you're asking for someone(s) to do, comes across as your own dirty work. And honestly, I don't think anyone that reads this is going to give more than maybe one straight answer.

In any case I wish you the best of luck and hope you find what you're looking for.

Sent from CAMACHO, my Verizon G2 (VS980) running PAC ROM 4.3.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdafoundingmember:
Flash the d803 specific roms, from the d803 section there the best
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Life Engineer:
Well thanks for your kind reply and wishes!

In fact yes, I'm still full of hope that someone will help me appropriately as I would do if I stumbled on similar questions and I had some answers.

During this Christmas, I cannot but remember my Jesus' favorite wisdom/quote: "treat people as you would exactly like them to treat you"...

Merry Chrsitmas everyone!
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jimi Mack:
Did not Jesus also preach something like,"it is better to teach a man to fish than give him a fish."

Find a rom in the forum of your carrier you find interesting and try it. Most of your concerns can and will be answered there.

Happy Holidays :)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zekurosu:
just make sure you make a nandroid backup of your stock rom :good:

you'll never know when u might need one
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] android404:
Please take a look here and understand that your "Jesus' favorite wisdom" is an idea that is part of every religion/ethic that ever existed and by that way older than the story about Jesus itself.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Rule

Merry Christmas.

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Can I donate to you for this genius answer?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DRACONIANDRAGON:
Strange, but I almost thought this was the Q&A section, exclusively for what this individual is doing asking questions for which he seeks answers to.

Since the lot of you have obviously no answers that help this individual with his very specific questions that are simply answered with a yes or a no, could you kindly refrain from commenting at all and possibly crawl back into the holes from which you have come.

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1. Yes

2. Not on my phone as of yet

3. No. Nothing as straight foward as of yet that I have found

4. Have not used the function. Unknown

5. Yes

6. Never use AOSP camera. I install Snap Camera.

7. Never used the feature. Unknown

8. My rom is incredibly stable.

9. Battery life is exceptional

10. I have not used exchange as of yet. Unknown

11. Works perfectly for me.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m4570d0n:
I dunno about any ROMs having call recording integrated into the ROM but I do know that Call Recorder should work just fine.

Screen recording and screen casting works on PAC-man and ChameleonOS 4.4 ROMs, as well as plain ol' CM-11.0 with the Screencast app

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.cyanogenmod.screencast

Still not sure about GRAM. I was actually looking for some more info on it when I stumbled across this thread.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] buca:
Hi,

After two great years with my Xda2i i'm going to try the Xda sp phone..it's sitting beside me unopened..(thought i'd better get fed back)

Does anyone have any comments to make on the phone..

Also how do i transfer everything that i have on my Xda2i to my Xda sp (if i like it)..as the SD Cards are different sizes..can i do this via activesync
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gulfu:
xperia tablet z update roling out today....

http://www.sonymobile.com/in/software/tablets/xperia-tablet-z/

anyone got update? i havent got on my tablet .. i will check it with update manager.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
The OTA won't show for now. You need to connect to your PC and check with PC Companion.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ishu07:
neither did I

but i'll keep trying and report:good:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gulfu:
got it...

downloading
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
Nevermind, it is as easy as... Which is your XTZ model?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gulfu:
SGP321
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gavinlew:
Nothing here yet SGP321 (LTE) 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.2.67 , checked with Sony Xperia Bridge for Mac
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ishu07:
didn't get ..till now!!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
Oh, that's no use for me then. I have the WiFi only model. Good that you got the update, though...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] akshayjangra:
Downloading

Sgp321 india
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ishu07:
can you upload it

plss.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] MikeViller:
no update yet in Canada for the sgp312 but will wait.....
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gulfu:
try with Update service .. i got it with that'

http://www.sonymobile.com/in/tools/update-service/
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gulfu:
will do as soon as i finish downloading...

854.7mb total
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ishu07:
:good:

alright
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xxliftsupxx:
what your CDA Nummer?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] MikeViller:
something is coming:good: in Canada still 4.2 but the description below is for 4.3 ..... lol

Latest available software

You may already have the latest software, depending on the date of purchase. Software updates are released at different times depending on operator and/or country. Therefore, we cannot give you an exact date for when a specific update will be available for your device.

Android version: Google Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

Latest available software: 10.3.1.C.0.136

Release started: 2013-08-28

To find your device’s current software version:

Settings > About phone > Build number / version

Included in this software

There are many new features in this upgrade for your Xperia™ tablet, and some examples are:

Google Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)

User interface optimisation and smoother graphical experience

New Sony user interface with new home screen look and feel

Sony’s Smart Social Camera and downloadable camera apps

New version Battery STAMINA Mode for prolonging battery life

Restricted Profiles for more control of multi-user settings
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gulfu:
Dont know ..will have to check after update..

the update seems to be slow
[Xperia Tablet Z General] nikal:
Just checked mine (SGP311) with Sony update service. It says that there is a modified software which cant't be updated. I have 4.2.2 rooted with Xposed framework and Gravity Box customization.

Do you all have the stock firmware on your devices ?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ryany67:
Yeah, its work but only for SGP321

Just edit build.prop in system folder and for india the customization is: 1274-1554.

You should that 3times repleace with yours orginal custom and its work :)

P.S.

Sorry for my english :)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Raedek:
Really good update. New launcher is super smooth. They have fixed the appdrawer lag. New keybord is looking nice too.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] prasadm:
Mine is still on 7.15.A.0.2. Not that it is a major problem, but not sure how I can get the latest versions officially... No OTA yet. I did my 4.3 update using SUS - not PCC. Have asked Sony but so far no reply yet.. version 8 has been around for some weeks in XDA, so I would have thought this would have been part of the 4.3 update by default since the 4.3 was released only on 23rd Dec..
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Spectre51:
I will have the ftf for the SGP312 US Generic tomorrow. Charging my tablet right now and need to get some sleep.

Sent from my Sony Xperia Z
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Andrewtst:
Finally 4.3 update for WiFi edition is available for Malaysia set. :D :D :D

Downloading now. ;)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] dirtyjeff:
I'm really liking the update. Nothing hugely improved from what I've noticed yet but the battery life seems slightly better and menus a bit smoother. I like the white theme as well.

But sure how the white theme will look on my XZ phone as the whites get washed out a bit even on a slight angle.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] SWFlyerUK:
Sony Select still isn't working though. It's what I was most looking forward too!

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For those who can't access Sony Select, here are two direct links to the Play Store;

Camera Extensions;

https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Sony+Mobile+Communications

Themes:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Knowit Mobile AB&hl=en
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Andrewtst:
Some changes on 4.3 for Tablet Z. :)

Support download of New Themes.

Same camera module as Z1 with support on download new features.

Multiple Small Apps

New Z1 Style Launcher & Settings. The New Launcher is extremely smooth.

New Design of Alarm & Clock, Calculator, Calendar, Email & etc, same as Z1.

App Shortcut at top left corner has been remove, I kind like this feature actually.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] MikeViller:
notice also the icon animation when moving them is gone ... :( lol
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Andrewtst:
You mean when delete them? Not sure why it is gone at Tablet Z, but it is there for the rest Z family (Z1, Z Ultra & etc) in latest 4.3
[Xperia Tablet Z General] MikeViller:
well when moving the icons position and deleted them .....
[Xperia Tablet Z General] dirtyjeff:
Jeepers this is smooth. I've had a day to test this out now and I am very impressed. This is how smooth I expected this tablet to be when I got it. It seems very similar in speed to the new Nexus 7.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] jonmurua:
I'm losing my patience.

4.2.2 and no 4.3 update yet (2013/12/28).
[Xperia Tablet Z General] SwiftSmoke:
U tried checking through pc? mine appeared through pc companion but still no OTA
[Xperia Tablet Z General] james_lpool:
I'm in UK with SGP312 I keep trying with pc companion and trying with OTA and both just keep telling me I'm up to date, I'm not I keep telling it! :(
[Xperia Tablet Z General] votinh:
I might skip 4.3 all along and waiting for 4.4.2
[Xperia Tablet Z General] sneakymise:
Just got my 311 updated to 4.3 using pc companion in Canada.

Love it !
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Spectre51:
SGP312 US Retail FTF

Customization number 1273-3867

Unzip the ftf file and flash using flashtools.

http://d-h.st/8zv
[Xperia Tablet Z General] SwiftSmoke:
I already posted the FTF file for 4.3 for UK unbranded SGP312 models

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2587396

hope it helps :D
[Xperia Tablet Z General] prasadm:
I had the same problem as you with my 311 and then I got the update through the SUS tool. Maybe you should try that. I am in the UK btw..
[Xperia Tablet Z General] reynaldi3:
I already got update notification from PC for my Xperia TAblet Z SGP 311 in Indonesia :D:D:D

Oh right, Sony Select is not working so if you want to download new themes, just open playstore and search for 'Winter Snow' and the developer is Knowit Mobile AB
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Jasbleh:
Sgp311 update available in Australia via pc companion
[Xperia Tablet Z General] jiggykilla:
Updated to 4.3 last night through PCC, for me the best part is not losing any data after update! Im in the UK by the way.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] N1NJATH3ORY:
Hey can anyone upload SGP321 UK Firmware plz ???
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ImAnurag:
Check your PM
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Dameon87:
Heh you can now have multiple small apps open. Awesome!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Zaim2012:
I decided to give 4.3 a go after sticking with 4.1 for a while (I don't like the UI change in 4.2)

First thing I noticed was how smooth everything is, no home screen lag, touch screen sensitivity is better, much better WIFI performance.

I have however noticed that the PQ on youtube HD is quite poor, it looks like its in 480p, same goes for Netflix, I'm wondering if a factory reset will help?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] chriskwarren:
I don't keep specific battery results, but there is definitely some battery improvements here, especially in stamina mode. I did not do a factory reset from 4.2 but standby time is much better for me.

Otherwise I don't really see any performance improvements. When I get time I want to test screen mirroring which did not seem to work very well for me on 4.2 (tried a few Netgear and a Samsung miracast adapter with flakey results).
[Xperia Tablet Z General] jonmurua:
Thank you, that worked!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] donedos:
The update is awesome.. Mine is sgp311...

EXCEPT for one thing. It has a flickering problem when I use keyboard(in Chrome and opera mini) and when opening small apps.. It's so annoying... This is an intermittent Problem but when it start flickering. It's annoying...

I did a factory reset but still with the same problem. Will flash the new ftf later to check the result..
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
All works well; unfortunately now I have the glaring battery bug also known from the Xperia Z :rolleyes::eek:

It is discussed here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2351247

That means:

Today in the morning I had 22% battery left. Then I rebooted (had a new Xposed module installed).

After the reboot the battery percentage was at 54% ! :confused::silly:

Now I'm charging to 100% to prevent damaging the battery...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] donedos:
I guess this can be solved by factory reset... I encountered this problem in my Xperia phone...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] eg94:
The performance is great after the update...so smooth
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
For me, there is absolutely no improvement (but also no worsening) of performance. All like before in 4.1.2.

You most probably mean the performance of the stock launcher, right? (I use Nova.)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] maarten08:
I have this problem too. Annoying as hell.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] kprocyszyn:
Playmemories gone

Hi guys, I have updated via sony companion to this update and this software is great.

But for some reason playmemories has gone from album app, any ideas how to bring this feature back?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] vivmar:
I've read in internet that 4.3 OTA won't be released because the big size of update....

Inviato dal mio SGP311 con Tapatalk 4
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
Er... I'm sure this sounds really noobish, but: What factory reset do you mean, and which one is better - the built-in Android factory reset (via settings) or the factory reset in recovery (wipe data / factory reset)?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] brockolicosmique:
I just did the update and it does feel a lot smoother. I have two users active on mine and, one of them using the Xperia stock launcher, the other the Google Experience launcher.

I also have the battery at 54% thing though, going to try a reset.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] donedos:
well i guess any factory reset will solve that issue.. i guess the issue you are referring is in 4.2.2 firmware..
[Xperia Tablet Z General] james_lpool:
im in uk with sgp312 16gb model, still no ota or pc companion update for 4.3 and getting a bit bored waiting now.

can anyone tell me if i use the flash tool method to install 4.3, will i have to do a reset or like through ota etc will it just update to 4.3 leaving all my files and aps intact?

also i think the file i seen said it was for the 32gb model, does it matter that mine is the 16gb version if i use the 32gb file?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] donedos:
if you use flashtool, use must uncheck the data or apps log on the upper right side to retain your present apps..i suggest you use the rigthfirmware to void any problem..
[Xperia Tablet Z General] samxool:
Loving the 4.3 update. Stock launcher is noticeably smoother, as in iOS smooth!

One quibble I've encountered, is the Xperia with Facebook functionality is broken. For example, I can no longer upload photos to Facebook by hitting the share button.

Also in contacts, any contact with Facebook profile, it asks do you want to activate xperia.with Facebook. I hit activate, but it doesn't do anything, and clicking on a similar contact brings up the same box asking would I like to activate xperia with Facebook.

A bit annoying, but the only thing broken I have found so far
[Xperia Tablet Z General] dante2086:
Updated this evening via SUS. Unbranded UK LTE.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] james_lpool:
Dante, are you in UK with the SGP312 model and you where able to update via SUS?

I am also in UK with the SGP312 model but no matter where i look for the update it just keeps telling me im already updated :(
[Xperia Tablet Z General] dante2086:
That's weird. Maybe its not out in the UK for that specific model. I believe that's the wifi only 32GB right? Mine is the 321 I believe, not the 312.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] james_lpool:
your sig says sent from your SGP312, No it's not the 32gb wifi, mines the 16gb lte version, mine says its the SGP312 model
[Xperia Tablet Z General] dante2086:
Nope, it says 321,that's the LTE, your post says 312, which is the 32GB wifi.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] james_lpool:
Really sorry mate, ive got my numbers mixed up, mine is SGP321 not 312.

I still am not gettong anything when i try to update though, wish it would hurry up.

Ive always rooted my phones but am a little reluctant to do it with the tablet, not sure why lol
[Xperia Tablet Z General] dante2086:
Hahaha. Same here. Lol. Root phones, but can't explain why I don't root my tablets. But that's really odd. Where did u get ur tablet from? I'm back in Nigeria right now, got back yesterday, but I frankly don't think it's a factor though. My unbranded UK Z1 still hasn't been updated.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] james_lpool:
I got my tablet from a guy on ebay, i originally only wanted a wifi only model but he was selling a lte SGP321 model for around the same price as the wifi only, so i bought it knowing i would never insert a sim card into it.

He said he got it through EE.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] dante2086:
If he got it from EE, then it probably isn't unbranded. I'm sure EE will push it soon.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] james_lpool:
Will it matter that i am not actually using a sim card in it?

I'd really like unbranded lol
[Xperia Tablet Z General] dante2086:
I could upload it tomorrow if someone doesn't beat me to it. There's just the problem of me not being able to create an ftf for flashtool. If I got instructions, I could do it.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] wendrey:
Newbie question: where's the screenshot in version 4.3?

Hi, guys. Updated my SGP351 LTE to version 4.3, and I saw that when I press the power button no longer appears the option to screenshot.

I found somewhere, and the menu will show only the other 3 standard options.

How do I take screenshots on Xperia with this update?

Thank you!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
Just like every other Android 4.0+ device (except Samsung ones): Hold Power Button + Volume down for 1 second together and wait for the animation.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] wendrey:
Thank you, buddy, helping me once again!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
On a rooted device, you could also install Xposed module GravityBox - then you can add the screenshot function to the power menu which appears when pressing the power button.

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Did a factory reset (wiped data, cache, dalvik from recovery).

Unfortunately the battery bug persists: When I am at 31% battery and restart the tablet, afterwards the battery indicator says 56% (yesterday it was 22% prior and 54% afterwards).

While yesterday, when I restarted the device at high battery percentages, all was normal.

Perhaps someone else could restart his tablet at low battery and report whether he/she (yes, I'm German, and we're politically correct :D ) has the same problem.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] alexpraga:
Did other Nova launcher users loose the navbar transparency with this 4.3 update? I have it only in xperia home.

How do you feel about not having the dock in the xperia home?

The other thing that bugs me in the xperia home is not having the possibility to lock the desktop to undesired changes (even if I'm not carrying my tablet in my pocket).

Sent from my Xperia Z
[Xperia Tablet Z General] barto760:
+1
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Ace38:
Don't have transparent navbar on nova either anymore since update. It's semi transparent in Xperia home.

I would like to have the dock, now it's just empty wasted space.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] H786:
Could you please please please provide me with your CDA?? i bought mine from ebay and its an o2 branded one unfortunately... so what i did was flash a europe based rom on it which im not really happy with... so what i wanna do is flash it to a UK only rom... to do that, i need the EXACT cda....

ive got the same model as you... SGP321 :)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] dante2086:
Okay. How do I check it? I know how to do it on my phone, but not my tablet.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] H786:
do you have the diagnostics app on the tab? if not then download it from play store... its called Xperia(TM) Diagnostics by Sony Mobile Communications.... once you install that, run it and then click on Device facts and it will show you Software id.... i need everything thats in that software id field inc any R2B or R3B etc

you're pretty much my final hope seeing as most are either on wifi or out of uk :(

Once i got the full cda code then i can finally release the ftf which so many others have been waiting for :(
[Xperia Tablet Z General] negrobembon:
I dont know if any of you have this small issue but after the 4.3 update the tablet takes quite a while to turn off

Roughly like a minute after i choose to power it down
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
Yes, it takes long, but since one powers down a tablet or smartphone only on rare occasions it's irrelevant.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] negrobembon:
That's true, i just tought it was am issue with mine specifically