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[Xperia Z1 Accessories] vlcano57:
Ordered a Z1 6903 off ebay new in box. Got it today seal was still on the box however noted it was oddly only securing one side of the box. I opened it everything is there except the DK31 which I thought came with a Z1. Adding to my suspicion the user manual for the DK31 was still in the box. Just wanted to confirm with everyone here before I get started on my email/feedback with select phrases including certain vocabulary in which shall not be mentioned. Havent even powered the phone on yet but excited to do so.

Thanks everyone!
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Aegethir:
If the DK31 manual was in the box, there is a high chance of foul play there for you.

Although I do need to mention that when I bought my Z1, it didn't come with DK31 included, just the headset and the USB charger.

But I know that in some countries the phone actually comes with the DK31 by default.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] vlcano57:
Hmmmm interesting. It was absolutely an overseas model as it came with a euro charger. Thanks for the input I'll look into it a little more before I release the dogs
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Steve_max:
Here in Brazil we get the phone, charger, micro USB cable, headphones and TV antenna; no DK31 at all. The packaging varies a lot from country to country, so you should check where exactly it came from.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] vlcano57:
I'll double check the box number when I get home.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] pheel:
In Australia (Optus)

I got the phone (obviously), 1.2A charger, USB port, DK31, crappy earphones, and i think that's it...
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] olokos:
Poland:

Z1,headphones, 1.5a charger and USB cable. Some papers too, no dk31.

Wysłane z mojego C6903 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Pokker:
Russia

Phone, charger and cable USB. More than anything in the Acknowledgment delivery to my country.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] vlcano57:
hmm well then maybe thats normal then. Guess I can leave positive feedback now haha
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Crayt:
In France, unbranded C6903 :

In addition to the phone (obviously :p), there an 1.5A wall charger, an USB cable, a DK31 dock, and MH750 headphones (if I'm not mistaken. Anyway, the sound's quite impressive, at least compared to my Klipsch Image S4). And I think that's all.

But I'd say that if there's a DK31 manual in the box, the dock itself should be there too. Given the dock's price, and how useful it is, I'd say you should continue investigating ;).
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] cosine83:
You guys should feel lucky. In the U.S., the Z1s comes with the phone and the rapid charger. Nothing else, not even headphones.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] dlads:
Standard accessories here in the UK, charger, USB cable, headphones and screen protector.

No stand although it does sell on Amazon for quite cheap, i picked one up for 14 quid, delivered in 2 days.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] KarimSalloum:
Lebanon-

Device, charger, USB cable.

Not even headphones, nevermind the dock.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] benziii:
Norwegian sony store.

dk 31, no headphones

I also pre paid for an extra dock, so I am now trying to frankenstein a holder for a ps3 controller with the one I cracked open :p
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Kirkymole:
On 3 in the UK you get the handset, wall plug and USB cable, Headphones and user manuals,
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] markuz85:
Same here, 3 Sweden.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] euronaut:
Because it's my first post and that's why i'm not able to reply to the original thread in android development Forum i have to ask start a new thread here.

I received my d5503 few days ago and read the [GUIDE] Back up DRM Keys & unlock/relock Bootloader (Noob proof). I was wondering if i can flash instead of, as stated in step 15.Flash D5503_14.2.A.1.114_Generic UK.ftf in flashmode (boot phone in flashmode again) (select Wipe [Uncheck ALL] and Exclude [Check SYSTEM] (link deleted) my OWN original D5503_14.2.A.1.142_Telekom.de DE.ftf which i made today with the files downloaded today with the sony pc Software and flashtool and which is the newer FW? I mean to have my stock Firmware rooted and afterwards backup TA partititions/DRM Keys.

Thanks in advance
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zxz0O0:
I think you can yes. But probably you also need to have a flashable zip of /system from the german rom (see step 19) (see also this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50355068&postcount=34 ).

By the way we will appreciate if you upload the ftf and post it here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2631291 !
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] euronaut:
yep, after i read the guide again, i thought so too, but this is now the Point where my noobishness takes part. where do i have to type the

?? ;) in Windows cmd or terminal Emulator on my phone?

ill upload my ftf asap
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zxz0O0:
The first line is in windows cmd (in adb folder). Later on it's in terminal emulator (on the phone) as described. Then you can make a flashable zip of /system and use that in step 19.

And if you flash your own ftf in step 15, check if simlock.ta or preset1.ta is in the file list ("Content" in flashtool). If there is, exclude it.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] euronaut:
ok, i think i'll make it. i skipped all .ta files in my .ftf, because in the how to create .ftf guide it was mentioned. so no need to exclude. I'm uploading it at the Moment and post it to the thread you mentioned when upload is finished.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] euronaut:
here's the link for the .ftf. hmm, still not able to post links...

another thing i have to ask is, where do i get the busybox from? ;) for the adb push cmd from munjeni`s post?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zxz0O0:
You can find busybox inside the Z1C-lockeddualrecovery(...)installer.zip you downloaded on step 13 ;)

If you want you can pm me the link and I'll post it. I think you need 10 posts.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] euronaut:
next problem, next question :)

if i try to set permissions for the busybox with the chmod cmd, i get a no permission for chmod error on my phone/terminal emulator. Do i have to make this system dump after step 15. of the Back up DRM Keys Guide, or does this method only work for already rooted devices?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zxz0O0:
Try this (all steps in adb on computer):

adb push busybox /data/local/tmp

adb shell

cd /data/local/tmp

chmod 777 busybox

./busybox tar pczvf /storage/removable/sdcard1/system.tar.gz /system

Copy system.tar.gz from your sdcard to your computer.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] euronaut:
So the rooting guide was quiet good, no errors occurred and finaly i got a rooted uk .114 firmware and i coud backup my ta partitition. But, flashing my own or any other .ftf seems to make no sense, without flashing the corresponding system.zip in step 20 ;(.

I tried your adb cmd and it seemed to work in the first moment, but for the lost&found folder there was the error permission denied and in the end there was the following: tar: error exit delayed from previous errors

and theres no system.tar.gz on my external sd.

Any explanations?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zxz0O0:
Yes I said you also need a flashable zip of /system (see post #2 and #4 of this thread).

I just tested it and I also have the error "tar: error exit delayed from previous errors" but I do have the system.tar.gz on my sdcard.

Did you already flash something? Because then you overwrote /system partiton.

Another method is: extract system.sin with WinRar from the ftf file. Open flashtool => Tools => Sin Editor => Extract data. Then find a program to open ext4 file (e.g. Ext2Read), extract the data and make a flashable zip.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] euronaut:
This is exactly what i'm doing atm ;) and then i'm starting from the beginning...
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zxz0O0:
I think if your phone is rooted now it should be enough to continue from step 15 (and use the german ftf and flashable system zip).
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] euronaut:
after trying a lot of things, i didn't get a flashable zip :(. i took my sytems folder and meta-inf folder of the uk flashable zip and made my Firmware.zip with winrar, but got always errors during the flashing in dual recovery. after that i tried with the original uk.flashable.zip and everything went well. probably i'm not good in making flashable zips ;). is there any trick? my flashable zip is 1.5gb in size?!
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zxz0O0:
Open the uk flashable zip with WinRar and delete system.tgz (right click => Delete file). Then rename your system.tar.gz to system.tgz and drag and drop it into the WinRar window.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] euronaut:
Finally, everything flashed properly and seemed to work. But now it stucks at the sony logo direct after switching it on :(. So back to original FW :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zxz0O0:
Did you follow these steps:

Flash your german ftf in flashmode (boot phone in flashmode again) (select Wipe [Uncheck ALL] and Exclude [Check SYSTEM]

Go to the Recovery Menu. To do that, power off your phone. Then power it on again. After the vibrate and the green LED turns on, hold Volume Up (LED will turn violet)

Now format /system (located under Mounts & Storage) (Important: Do NOT reboot until advised so or you will have to start again)

[*]Do a factory reset

Install the following files in this order (Important) (see steps 4 - 6)

flashable german system zip

Z1C-lockeddualrecovery(...)flashable.zip

UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.(...).zip

If you created the system.tar.gz yourself, it's possible that the files don't have the correct permissions. You can try fixing permission in Recovery Menu. Not sure if it really helps. If it doesn't work I advise you to flash the german firmware (+ factory reset) and try these steps again http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50559502&postcount=9 (you will lose root though).
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] euronaut:
what i did and how i did was exactly in this order:

1. I flashed my german .142 FTF to have my stock rom back.

2. i extracted a system.tar.gz according to http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50559502&postcount=9

3. renamed that to system.tgz and did

4.

5. then i followed step 8 - 14 of your guide http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2642081 with NO errors

and did these steps:

exactly as you described them here ;)

after like doin your guide 5 or 6 times i'm pretty fast with it :D

now i'm back on my .142 FTF (flashed via flashtool) unrooted
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zxz0O0:
Hm, sorry I don't know what the problem is then. Maybe [MENTION=2977149]Darkimmortal[/MENTION] can help you since he created the uk flashable zip I think.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veddharta:
I get an error during this step:

before i got

Any ideas?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrFoxx:
So, I've stupidly let my son try and flash a custom rom on his generic chinese tablet (Cambridge Sciences StarPAD 9 SE) and he found a few very similar spec tablet roms on the internet which said they require TWRP to be installed before flashing. So he's installed that, rebooted into recovery but the TWRP doesn't fit the screen in terms of resolution size. Now, that's not the main problem. The main problem is that the touch screen doesn't work at all within TWRP so I can't select any of the options. Whenever I power off the device and power it back up, it reboots to TWRP and doesn't boot to the main ROM. He said that it did originally reboot to the ROM whenever he first installed the TWRP because he said that it was the only way of getting to the recovery. So I thought that I could just use ADB and just force a reboot from there but off course, there is no ADB device driver to be found on the internet.. well not that I can find anyway.

I'll attach a photo for you guys and hopefully someone can help me with this as I've spent the best part of 2 days trying to figure out a fix but am now stuck.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrFoxx:
I'm now able to access the device by adb however I don't know what to do from there.

Any help?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrFoxx:
Does anyone have any firmware for this device? I can't find anything on the internet at all. If I could get a firmware img then the device will be fixed.

The build number from the firmware is: fiber_evb-eng 4.1.1 master 20130530
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trax7:
the command is "adb reboot" AFAIK
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Captain Sweatpants:
Did he take a nandroid backup before flashing? It looks like a version of twrp that is not compatible with the tablet was installed. Not every device supports touch screen recovery mode. Can you use the volume rocker to navigate?

I can almost guarantee you won't find the firmware for a Chinese tablet. I've just been trying to help someone in a similar situation but the best we could manage was a ROM that had lots of glitches.

Edit how did he flash TWRP if it was incorrectly flashed ie: fastboot flash boot recovery.img instead of fastboot flash recovery recovery.img then that may produce a device that would boot straight into TWRP. I've heard of that happening on a nexus 7
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfellaz2k3:
I recently attempted to flash from triforce 5.3 to 5.4 and it wasn't working. It would just sit at the splash screen for hours. I then used Odin to get back to stock. When I try flashing the triforce 5.4 rom I get stuck at the splash screen with the yellow and red text at the top. Am I missing something?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] cyberweasal:
try this

try completely wiping cache and system before installing zip. sometimes residual stuff left over gets in the way. i use Philz recovery now and there is an option for wiping cache and wiping system for new rom..... i do both twice then install ZIP.

cyberweasal
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfellaz2k3:
I gave that a try earlier and same results. I'm on the latest mk2 Firmware
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] frostedunit:
Odin whatever stock ROM you are able (MF9 if you don't have a Knox bootloader, MK2 if you do). Reboot. Turn off phone and boot into Stock Recovery. Wipe Data/Factory Reset. Reboot. Odin in your favorite recovery (I like Philz). Turn off phone. Boot into Custom Recovery and flash your ROM of choice.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobolinko:
Does anyone here use a backup camera 6+inch screen and interface Nav with their android Galaxy S4 phone?

It'd be real nice if there is a unit available. All I can find is a Pioneer unit that interfaces with an iPhone....

I want Android! LOL
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] dangerous_dom:
I am having a hell of a time getting stuff over from my PC to my MDA; Lost connections, files and folder becoming corrupt/missing and an amazingly slow transfer speed (sub USB 1 speeds).

Anyone got an ideas where i should start to find the route of my problems? I have a gut feeling that i have a bad SD card, would that cause these problems?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Beeble:
Try using an SD card reader in the pc - if you still get slow or difficult responses then it is the card. try re-formatting it (bacup any data you need if you can obvisously). If the card works fine in the pc reader, try borrowing another card from a friend and see how that one works.

Failing that try googling for an SD card scanner to do an integrity check of it.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] mutant13:
Made a Pink Nova theme and Blue Nova Theme for Nova Launcher...
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Citizen_Snips:
Looks great lol :)
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] mutant13:
Added Blue to OP
[Asus Transformer TF701] dougie175:
I have only had my tf701 a day but Ive noticed sometimes when docked to the keyboard if you dont touch the mouse for a few seconds sometimes when you move the mouse again it will make a flicker around where the mouse is located, it doesnt always do it, just wondering if anyone has noticed this or is it a fault with my tablet?

I can live with it, but if there is a known fix it would be nice to sort it.

Thank You
[Asus Transformer TF701] dougie175:
After a bit of messing about I think it only does it with live wallpapers? Which isnt a problem as I wont be setteling on a live wallpaper anyway found them far too distracting.

Would still be nice to know this is fixable though.

Thank You
[Asus Transformer TF701] dougie175:
I was wrong its not to do with live wallpapers, just seems to do it on some apps, for example if I go to apex launcher then settings, if I leave the mouse for 10 seconds or more than rouch to move it, it makes the strange flash across the screen.

Could anyone else please test if theirs does this?

Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF701] berndblb:
Asus considers it to be a feature - not a bug - and calls it "smart backlight adjuster". ;)

For most people it goes away upgrading to 4.3 which I guess you haven't done?
[Asus Transformer TF701] dougie175:
Yeah I am running 4.3?

I have noticed it does it on the drawer too, only when using the dock and leaving the mouse dormant for 8 seconds or more than moving it again it sends horizontal lines across the screen for a split second, is this the bug *ahem* feature you speak of?

Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF701] dougie175:
Also when you say adjuster, that sounds like it would be something that requires adjusting but it still does this with screen set to full brightness, or least brightness, with auto off, also wit outdoor on or off, it still does the strange flicker.

I can happily live with it, doesnt bother me that much just dont want it to be something that is going to get worse as Im very close to unlocking the device and dont want to blow all warranty if I already have a fault.

Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF701] berndblb:
No what I had in mind was the screen dimming and brightening. What you describe sounds more like the "flashing black lines" the TF700 has (which seems to be due to some nvidia driver issue). I have not noticed those on the TF701 but then, I am so used to them from the 700 I probably wouldn't even notice. Have not read anything about them in the forums though, so I suspect your situation is unique.

Are you in the US? Get a Squaretrade warranty. I find the peace of mind is worth the $75 since they don't care about locked/unlocked...
[Asus Transformer TF701] dougie175:
No I am in the UK Im afraid, hmmmmm its deffo a tf701 not a 700 hehe

Can you please test for me open your drawer, leave the mouse in the centre for 10 seconds then move it and see if it does the black lines?

Also did the issue ever get resolved or get any worse on the 700 or is it just something the user gets used to?

Thank You
[Asus Transformer TF701] berndblb:
Don't have the keyboard for the TF701 - yet. So I can't help you with your test.

The black lines on the 700 are benign - I don't even notice them anymore. But I don't think my 701 has them, so there is a possibility that your tablet has a glitch...
[Asus Transformer TF701] dougie175:
Thanks, I have sent Asus an email to see if they will help me, I bought the tablet second hand though so they probably have no interest even though it is only 3 months old and hasnt been out long enough to be out of warranty.

If they will fix or replace it for me ill take that, if not i can happily live with it
[Asus Transformer TF701] sbdags:
Just tried your test and I see no lines. Maybe because I'm not on the stock rom exactly?
[Asus Transformer TF701] berndblb:
I don't want to be negative here, but waiting for Asus' response is pretty useless. Their support staff has two answers for questions beyond: "Where do I find my pictures?" and they are:

a) Factory reset, and if that does not help:

b) Send it in for repair - which may or may not cost you a bundle...

If you do send it in get written confirmation that your tablet is still under warranty first and take pictures of your tablet documenting its condition, how you packed and shipped it etc.
[Asus Transformer TF701] dougie175:
Thanks for the replies

This is what I get
[Asus Transformer TF701] berndblb:
That is entirely different from what I thought it was and I have no idea what could be causing it. Do you get that ever when the dock is not connected?
[Asus Transformer TF701] dougie175:
No it cannot be replicated when the dock is not connected or when just touching the screen with or without the dock connected, it only does it on some areas of the system such as drawer and some apps if the mouse if left dormant for 8 seconds or so then moved.

I have done a factory reset and cold boot as requested by Asus, but the problem still persists as shown here in the new video

http://s9.photobucket.com/user/dougie175/media/Mobile Uploads/MOV_0020.mp4.html
[Asus Transformer TF701] sbdags:
Mine definitely doesn't do that. Try switching the cursor mode to gesture mode for me and see if that makes a difference. (I doubt it will but you never know)

Then go to the system settings, about and click the build number 7 times to enable developer mode. Then go into developer settings and look for force GPU rendering and disable hardware overlays. Check both. Reboot - any difference?
[Asus Transformer TF701] YayYouFixedIt:
Check the cables

When troubleshooting a screen flicker, I always check the cables first. Several TechRepublic members agree. Ian C B, Bruceb, Crjordan, and Aqmike all suggested checking the video and monitor power cables before doing anything else. Ian C B reminds us to confirm that the cables are screwed in tightly and to replace the cables with new ones to see if the problem persists.

"The color changes are almost always a faulty wire in the cable," Crjordan said. "Try working the cable back and forth near both connectors. If this causes the color change, you could have a broken wire in the cable, or a loose pin in one of the connectors. Make sure the cable is out of the way (from feet, hands, and other objects). You may also try zip-tying it to itself or another stable object until you can replace either the cable or the monitor."

Check the environment

If a cable isn't the culprit, then the user's workspace should be next on your hit list. Monitors are notoriously sensitive to magnetic fields. Speakers, florescent lights, fans, cell phones, radios, and any other electrical device can cause a wide range of monitor problems. (See Figure A.) "Check what's around the [monitors]," Vilefileman said. "Cell phones are known to cause screen flickers, among other things, and plugging a radio or fan into the same receptacle can also cause screen flickers."

Maybe its like some kind of electrostatic interefereence in your environment more to do with the power being supplied to the device. Check cables. Etc. I think its interference or something.
[Asus Transformer TF701] dougie175:
I have noticed one other thing, it will not do the fault on first reboot, until the screen is locked, once unlocked it starts doing this fault

Gesture mode made no difference

Also done the developer options and they made no difference :crying:
[Asus Transformer TF701] dougie175:
I was wrong disabling hardware overlays does seem to resolve the issue?

However each time I reboot the option is un ticked that's why I thought it didn't do it
[Asus Transformer TF701] dougie175:
Theres not really any cables I can check, I have checked the connection is pushed in correctly which it is.

I have just tried to replicate the error outside with my phone turned off inside the house so no chance of interference and the error was still present.

Don't think this is quite the issue as it only does it when moving the mouse after leaving it on certain apps for 8 seconds.

Thank you for the help though