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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] loonamark:
A U.S. carrier has confirmed a number of Android 4.4 KitKat updates for Samsung Galaxy devices today including the Samsung Galaxy S3 Android 4.4 KitKat update and the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.4 KitKat update.

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Additionally, Sprint plans to update Galaxy Note® II, Galaxy S® 4 mini™, Galaxy S® III, Galaxy Mega® and Galaxy Tab® 3 7.0 to KitKat.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
The update has been discussed, confirmed, and an exact build version pinpointed in this thread already: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2117229
[Motorola Droid RAZR] tridentcore:
Is there any way to determine or examine the whole boot process..? My RAZR kinda crazy it's takes more than 5 minutes to boot...

Has been disable most of user app and system app, even uninstall some system apps (useless apps absolutely)..

FYI, before this the boot time takes 11 minutes (ok that's insane).. and after some tweaks and (this may unsure for me) after I restored my Nandroid Backup after canceled migrate to Liquid Smooth the boot time became 5 minutes. And I wanna shrink the boot time again..

Any help will appreciate..

Sorry if my English bad...

My RAZR = XT910 MAXX with ARTMOD JB based official Motorola JB EU
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] poopedtim:
I recently flashed CM11 on my HTC one sprint to find out that there was no data connectivity, I was able to make calls and send text just not refresh apps over 3g etc. I did a factory reset and then tried flashing over CM 10 and still nothing. Went back and fourth and nothing. Tried Viper ROM and took everything off my phone and had to reinstall CWM onto it. Loaded CM 10 and 11 back onto it and still nothing. Tried GURU Reset method and the touch doesnt work but can still see theres no connection not even phone calls anymore. Is there a way to fix this or be able to start fresh. I dont care if I lose root, ill do it again, I just need my phone to work again.

Thanks for your help,

Tim
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SaHiLzZ:
Tim, please state output of your fastboot getvar all
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] poopedtim:
(bootloader) version: 0.5

(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.56.0000

(bootloader) version-baseband: N/A

(bootloader) version-cpld: None

(bootloader) version-microp: None

(bootloader) version-main: 4.06.651.4

(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON

(bootloader) serialno: FAxxxxxxx

(bootloader) imei: xxxxxx

(bootloader) meid:xxxxxxxx

(bootloader) product: m7_wls

(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064

(bootloader) modelid: PN0720000

(bootloader) cidnum: SPCS_001

(bootloader) battery-status: good

(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3836mV

(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic

(bootloader) security: on

(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP

(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT

(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-4dab9d12

(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11

(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SaHiLzZ:
Do not lock bootloader. What guru file did you us

sent from my mobile device

---------- Post added at 11:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:47 PM ----------

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2658910

Download the zip file but do not proceed just yet

sent from my mobile device
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] poopedtim:
Both the sprint version in the tutorial (1.29 and 1.30). And no I didnt lock bootloader. still says "unlocked" at the top.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] poopedtim:
alright its all downloaded...
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SaHiLzZ:
You can do:

1. Post in HTC One Sprint Q&A: http://xdaforums.com/sprint-htc-one/help

2. Adb push/sideload: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50561404&postcount=2

3. Flash Sprint_HTC_One_m7wls_4.06.651.4_RUU.zip from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50561404#post50561404, but you will need to lock bootloader, and with touch not working, if this RUU Zip doesn't work you, say good bye.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] poopedtim:
awesome thank you so much!
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] poopedtim:
with the abd/slideload do i install the zip in CWM just like I did for CM11?? and what one should i use between Odexed vs. Deodexed im not quit sure the diffrence
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SaHiLzZ:
Use either odex or de-odex
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] lavin40:
Do anyone have the link for the philz cw touch recovery that will work on 4.4.2 KitKat
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] BACARDILIMON:
It on the original development

TWEAKED 2.0 ELEMENT V3.0 NOTE 3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] lavin40:
I was hoping you had a link
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonykidd93:
Download the tar.md5 and flash with Odin.

goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/hlte
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Muffycheeks:
Here: http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] profyler:
Im dissapointed that Sony didnt pay atention on building up the Z1 Compact and put a plastic cover in the back and not a glass one, witch might have saved the Z1C of having a annoying flashlight bleed. I cant believe Sony didnt notice this, and the bad part is, that i dont think at all that they will have a solution with a sw update since they dont even have knowledge on this problem and said its the users fault

You can learn more about the bleed here: http://www.inside-handy.de/news/305...itz-bug-bei-farbigen-modellen-noch-deutlicher

Problem: the z1c has a problem with flash bleeding under certain circumstance; If you set your Z1C on superior auto, with led flash on you will probably have a led bleed picture

IF

you're taking the photo at night, specially on long distance objects but also on near objects. For a very close picture or macro, I dont have bleed at all, so dont judge if you have the bleed by taking just one or two pictures...

Cause: The light of the Led pass through the plastic cover until it reaches the sensor. this is also caused by the depth difference between the sensor and the plastic cover back. i had the same issue using a bumper in my LG Optimus 4x hd, and i fixed it the same way.

Solution: Buy youself a "undeletable black pen". Those pen that you use for writing on a CD and doesnt vanished. You can find it everywhere.

Now you have to be carefull, and paint the part that causes the interference on the sensor, like the picture wich is atached here:

Try to paint that little elevation of the plastic cover just above the chrome ring.

Ok thats it.

Dont worry if you have painted the chrome ring a little bit. Those "undeletable pen" arent exactly undeletable. you can erease it with alcoohol anytime, but it wont go out only by brushing it with your hand or water wich is exactly what we want. I also painted a little of the cromed ring and i vanished it with a toothpick with little alcohol.

In fact, if you dont like the modification, you can erease everything with a piece of cloth and little alcohol... not a big deal.

Ps: may worked for the colored Z1c too, but you will have to live with a small black scratch near the lense.

The pic atached (left) is my Z1c after I made the fix, and you can see its all fine and not note that i made a black track with the pen.

Also, if Sony manages to fix it with a software update, you can easyli ereased it back, but dont expect that...
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] profyler:
Veredict: The Z1c still makes bad night pictures with noise, but at least the bleed is removed with the fix, because the light will be blocked by the black paint from reaching the sensor. The pics will even look better, with correct colors and looking more natural.

Samples: The first pic is in darkness with the only light beeing from the street and from those apartments.

The second pic is in my living room with absolutely no light and complete dark.

You can clearly see the light bleed on the lower part of the first two pics that doesnt have the fix.

You can clearly see that there is no more light bleed after the fix.

Those below are without the bleed fix. (superior auto + led on)

Now the same with the fix I made , and same camera settings:
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Riyal:
:D I did this like 4 days ago... Although not the same as yours hahaha! I covered the whole sides of the camera with a dirty toy clay and so far no bleeds! Hahaha

Yeah BTW

for black phones I recommend a black pen like the thread starter did.

for white phones I recommend a white out

for pink and lime I recommend toy clays. They have pink and lime colors and enough to block the bleed that matches the case color. And of course very easy to remove.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] profyler:
Yeah, there might be other solutions like the one you did, but i think the more discrete one is the one i did.

Anyway, the results are more than pleasant.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Riyal:
Anyways I tried something new just now... I removed the clay and colored the silver lining with a black pen. Now it's dark silver colored and guess what. The light bleed is non existent also. I am assuming that when the LED flashes the back case glow and some of the diffused light bounces on the silver lining of the lens and amplifying it to the glass which causes the bleed.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] aigaming:
Verry nice solution and it's almost invisible,tnx for sharing ;)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] vetko:
Does this mean that removing the ASF (the plastic protector) from the back should prevent the bleeding? Because it is the side of the ASF that you apply the paint on, right?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] aigaming:
Yeah,it would fix bleeding problem or maybe someone will make rubber cover that covers the flashpoint part and viola-problem fixed :)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Riyal:
[MENTION=4833194]vetko[/MENTION]

there's no ASF on the back side of the device.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] profyler:
yeah the flash pass trough the plastic and also reachers the silver ring. But i didnt want a black ring so i painted only the plastic..
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] profyler:
no, theres no asf on the back. you have to paint the little elevation of the plastic like im showing in ther first post. only that and just that little part.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] wind0zer:
Im wondering what a white Z1C owner like me could do instead of black marker.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Tobi@s:
It worked :D
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] brocnical:
Excellent fix! Have you posted that this issue can be fixed very easily on Sony's forums? Since it is a simple design fault with the back cover, we should surely be within our rights to demand a replacement back cover under warranty? I think many of us should get together and pressurise them to offer such replacements, as I don't want to take a pen to my brand new phone just yet!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] profyler:
cool, did you do it with a pen, or what ?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] profyler:
yeah, I also didnt want to take a pen to my new device, but see in the pic, that there is absolutely no aesthetic modification. If you could compare mine, to yours, you would see absolutely any diference.

if sony is smart, they would change the plastic cover to a more slimmer one, by doing that, the bleed will not pass to this little elevation it has till the sensor, in other word, there would be no more depth difference from the round sensor and the back plastic cover.

yeah, i also gave the tip to the sony forum.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] brocnical:
Well, mine is white so not so sure about that ;)

On a slimmer cover, you probably want a difference in depth to prevent the lens from being scratched when the phone is set down. No?

Sony have also made replacements in the past for other issues on other phones such as a popping noise in Xperia (mini) Pro video recording so don't see why there wouldn't be an official fix for this too.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Tobi@s:
Yeah
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] profyler:
Yeah, may be you can try with a white pen, but i dont know if such thing exist =/

Usually, the lens are from mineral cristal or saphire. I pretty sure our is also scratch proof. There could be a deph difference but not so high like sonny did.

May be sonny could fix this issue with a newer back cover on the production line, but i doubt they will replace those who already have this issur.

They could make an software uodate that could may be correct this bleed by having a special algorithm correcting the light balance from the botom of the pics, still I think that is very very hard to do, because of the difficulties of producing the bleed only on some ocasions.

I wouldnt expect a software fix at all from sony. They already said its user fault, too.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] brocnical:
Except this thread is evidence that it's a hardware issue. As I've said, they've fixed minor hardware issues in the past for those who wanted it. A bit of plastic on the back isn't exactly going to be the most expensive of parts either.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] aigaming:
Not on that photos;)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] profyler:
no bleed. but take a few more:good:

also, if possible, take some pics of your lenses with a dslr camera (if you have one) and post it here for us.

Whats the manufacture date of your phone?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] amnher:
Manual mode

Superior

Where do I find mfg date?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Haesslich:
This one loos like LED bleed to me - everything is washed out.

There's a paper tab inside the SIM card slot, under the tray, with a notch in it. There should be a build number in the upper right: 14w20, as an example, is one made in week 20 of 2014 (between May 12-18). Some Xperia devices made in certain weeks (or in the case of the Z1 Compact, before certain sates) have hardware issues. The problem with bleed was supposed to be fixed with newer batches.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] amnher:
I thiink that one is caused by superior auto because in the same scene with manual mode, theres no bleed

My MFG is 14w23
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Dem Ollie:
Just checked mine, 14W24 -> no bleed. It seems the chrome ring around the camera was modified, on my Z1 it is higher than shown in the first post. My Z1C is a black one btw, purchased 5 days ago at Amazon Germany.

EDIT: Attached a pic of mine.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] profyler:
yeah i would say you got a fixed one. lucky you.

not only this but sony germany has already recognized and change the back/ring of devices that went to sony service center and fixed the bug, too.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] lavemetoo:
I have my Z1C since 2 months and also the bleed. Sony now suggested to do a Software repair - which indeed will not solve the Problem.

Because I have warranty I think to send it to Sony repair. What do I have to tell Sony, so that they will repair it? Is there any document which describes this failure and which I can refer to?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] profyler:
i think it depends on where you are. you can try to ask them to change the back panel to a new one and hope its fixed one. but not to much can be done i guess
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] ltcdata:
Worked on my Lime Z1c!

Painted a little of the chrome and accidently a little of the lens itself, but out of the optical path.

Works perfect!!

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That is the same as the cover of my lime Z1c, bought a few weeks ago. And i still have the bleed problem, gone after painting with a pen.

Pd: Mine is 14w25
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] eEnzo0:
.

Better photos for me too. Thanks man!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] infamous6622:
i sent my z1c in for repair 2 weeks ago to fix led flash bleed. I said to them that according to the web, sony are aware of the problem and i specifically mentioned that changing the back panel will fix the problem. 1 week later repair completed with new back panel and no more led bleed. they replaced the plastic frame inside phone too.

repair was done by SBE LTD, authorised sony repair centre in the UK

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[Xperia Z1 Compact General] lavemetoo:
I am located in GER. Then I will also try to make it repair. I hope the german Support is as well as the british one. :victory:
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] alexisonfire0529:
How about thw z1 c6903. Does the "painting with black pen." will.work too?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] blackozzy1:
My solution

Ok guys, got used xperia z1 few weeks ago, but i got this flash bleeding problem, so i was reading about this fix with black permanent pen and for me it didn't work. So I have noticed that the problem was light penetration under the back cover that was reaching the lens, so what I did was this: since the phone was already opened (screen was replaced or something) and I knew that its not waterproof anymore so i didn't care about messing with it (and I payed 100 euro for it) i managed to carefully remove the back of the phone with a guitar pick, when removed i noticed that the foam sticker that is separating flash from lens is not thick enough. So since i am into graphic design and things, I took a piece of black matte self adhesive pvc vinyl that is used for cutter ploter for sign making and used that punch thing that makes 2 holes in paper for putting it in a folder to make perfect circle that is almost exactly the size of the lens, then I cut square around it and stick it on lens (lens is in the middle of the punched hole) i applied 2 of those stickers so they would be thicker and more light resistant, then i took pvc vinyl small pieces around it for more protection, and now everything is just fine, flash is working great, and no bleeding any more. And to mention that I have get back cover sticked again with double sided self adhesive tape for sticking carpets onto floors.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] LuSiD7:
Can anyone with a glass back panel (from the Japan S02 version) confirm that they don't have the flash bleed? I've read somewhere that replacing the plastic back with the glass one fixes this. Anyone?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] spalnndsstest:
those who can't get a fine enought pen,

they can use a toothpick and rimmel (eyelashes paint).

Another option can be black acne mask, and also a toothpick, you put it in the borders, let it dry 20 minutes, and it becomes a sticked black rubber blocking the light.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] profyler:
Nice, but be carefull when painting so that you dont paint the top of the plastic cover and doesnt affect the asthetic beauty of this phone :p

If you painted a little more than just what you needed to paint, brush it with alcohol, and a cloth or toothpick for the silver ring.

On mine, you cant see at all that i've painted the little plastic part with a pen:
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] profyler:
Well, we can only hope, and i hope you're right. :good:

but remember that sony already said its user fault ...they say we are holding the phone wrongly and causing the bleed... shame on you sony
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Riyal:
Lol! Reminds me of steve jobs... Saying that you're holding it wrong. :p
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Tobi@s:
Ok:crying:

I'll try it again using a cd marker or something with a smaller lead.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] louis0815:
I really don't want to take all the Kudos away from the OP, but that very workaround has already been described in the Sony thread three weeks ago.

If only you had participated in the official discussion you'd all have known ;)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] profyler:
yeah i saw two days ago but no one had put the result after a fix, so i guessed it would be cool if people realized that is easy and very efective to do this.

just the #2 fix option wont work in my opinion.. also a little difficult to do..
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] kralex95:
I have noticed a difference between profyler's phone (back cover - look around the camera) and Tobi@s 's phone. Why is that???
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] SirRobin78:
What exactly do you mean?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] kralex95:
Don't you see that one back cover is flat and the other it's a little bit higher (I can't explain it better). Look at the previus page the photo from Tobi@s and compare them. ARE THESE TWO DIFFERENT z1c?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] aigaming:
I hate my country,can't get decent thin perma. marker here :(

All i have found are ones over 1mm which are helluwa thick and hard 2 apply on such a tiny spot :(
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Tobi@s:
Nah I guess he is using some kind of protection while I don't have a case or something like this.

This is what I used:
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] kralex95:
Mine is like yours, with flat back cover. Can profyler tell us about his back cover or what case is that??? Tobi@s at least you can confirm that the two covers are different (it is not in my dreams)!!!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] aigaming:
Is that like 1.5mm thick? Tnx

I think that that guy has back cover shield,there are many over the net,nothing special about his back cover :)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Tobi@s:
Yes they look different.

yeah it's like 1.5mm. I put a tape over the camera lens to make sure I don't paint on the lens.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] kralex95:
Then only "profyler" can solve our problem:)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] aigaming:
Ok,will try tomorrow,with 0.9mm thickone and selotape ;)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] kralex95:
I think it would be better if you use something like paper instead of selotape in case the glue from selotape will stay in the lens
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] aigaming:
Yeah i was thinking about that the same,tnx

ps. I got pissed off,didn't use any cover,just some steady hand i think it is ok now,now i don't have bleeding where it was(painted little bit of circle but i don't care) :)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] profyler:
they are not different. im just using a bad ASF on the back, thats probably why you guessed its difeferent. its identical to toby, just a photograph ilusion if you're talking about the lenses, though ;)

i didnt use a thin pen either. i was just carefull with it, steady hand..didnt protect the lens either,and ereased the excess with a toothpick on the silver ring.

OBS: i had to repaint it yesterday to stop the bleed, may be my pen isnt that great (its old) and it vanished itself a little when im brushing it with my fingers.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] vetko:
Sounds interesting: talk.sonymobile: Issue fixed by firmware upgrade?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] papzi57:
I think this is not hardwer (flash) issue!

My first attached photo made with sybershot superior auto WITHOUT flash: exp: 1/32s and ISO: 6400 (!)

Second made with Camera FX night mode WITHOUT flash: exp: 0.77s and ISO: 200(!)

I think: the blue fog is noise about the high ISO parameter!

Crazy! Can't upload second photo!!!

- not easy -
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] aigaming:
Yeah i dont think that marker is staying strong on this glossy plastic(managed to wipe little over the ring with just my finger):)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] vetko:
Please attach it in separate post, I am really courious about the results.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] papzi57:
This is the second photo:

(I don't understand this forummotor: first resized automatic, second not...)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] vetko:
I don't understand why is the fog still there in the second photo with low-ISO settings, WITHOUT flash (?!).
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Tobi@s:
Still an hw issue. Z1c's with other xolors than black/white get the fog with phone color (eg. lime fog on lime phones)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Devione:
You've got a nice house.

I'm ordering a Z1c in black and i'm hoping the DIY hack here would help with these issues. I've just sold my LTE S4 and i'm hoping that this phone won't be a disappointment like my Xperia Z and S4.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] profyler:
The DIY will work brother.

Its not a firmware issue. if it was a Fw issue, my fix wouldnt change a thing.

Again: fixing this with a fw update is almost impossible, they would need to make a very special algorithm modification for balancing the light on the lower part of the pictures, where the light bleeds, so this is a no no. The only way sony would fix this, is by changing the back panel to a another one with a different design or quality build.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] profyler:
Saw the z1 today. There is no depth difference from the lenses to the back cover, thats surely why the z1 doesnt have the bleed.