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[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Crash338:
This is the untouched Sony FTF so if you flash with this, it will give you latest build by wiping your phone so root is lost. I created the zip file and stripped FTF for this firmware but didn't upload it. Let me know if you want it, Ill try uploading again... last time dev host was being a bit** about it.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Marv42:
Yes, I want. It will be very nice, if you can upload it.

Simpy flashing with the Falshingtool and uncheck the wipes?

Thank you very much
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Crash338:
No, on 4.3 it doesn't work like that.

1 - You need to flash back to 4.1.2 or 4.2.2 firmware with flashtool, 1 that will let you root your tablet with a 1 click root method from DoomLord.

2 - Install Recovery once rooted

3 - Upload the zip file to your SDCard and flash the zip from CWM or TWRP

4 - Power Off WITHOUT rebooting

5 - Flash with Flashtool the the stripped FTF

Boot and you will be rooted on the latest firmware.

Its the same way as in this thread ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2588442 )except you will be using the latest files/firmware.

I'll upload the files later for whoever wants them ... getting off work in a few hours.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Crash338:
Did you previously have root and simply updated or just update without root without wiping?
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Marv42:
my device was rooted, I start the update from step 3. without any wipe. Update works and its still rooted.

Thankx
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] adielee:
Previously had root and kept root after update.

Just follow these steps:

1) copy zip to SDcard

2) go into recovery and install zip (without wiping anything)

3) turn off phone

4) flash kernel via flashtool

done.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Crash338:
Good to know, thanks!
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Jonfensu:
Waiting for the 4.4 version (Rooted) :good:
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] David111jr:
Two quick questions... One why is there a part one and two??? Doesn't flash tool only let you select one zip.

Second if I'm fully stock I can still flash with flash tool no root needed.???

May sound stupid but I was told ftf files can be flashed without root via flashtool
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Jonfensu:
The package (FTF stripped and Zip for Root) is splited in two parts. Just download both parts, and decompress them with 7Zip, WinRar etc
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Crash338:
I created the ZIP and Stripped FTF 4.4 yesterday for my Xperia ZL phone. Has it also been released for the tablet?

I don't have PCC installed on the laptop I'm currently on...
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] ryany67:
root and pcc update is possible only for lte version . for stock 4.4 update and flashable zip for wifi version you have to wait
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Crash338:
Gotcha, thanks :D
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] lalo_a13:
Thanks and question

First of all thanks for the FTF.

My question is if it would work with an SGP312 from México?

My intention it´s to downgrade from 4.4.4 to 4.3
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Rootk1t:
99% that it will work.
[Sony Xperia L] andyokrl:
Hello, my phone fell in the water, after that my camera continued to function normally.

After several hours, the camera crashed. I believe it is something in the system, does anyone know how to help me?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia L] ShinOrochiX:
If it is a hardware issue (which seems like it) take the phone to your local Sony service center-and hope for the best. :good:
[Sony Xperia L] andyokrl:
When I run the camera, appears "the camera is not available"
[Sony Xperia L] hexr96:
Try clearing the data for the camera app and clear the cache, worked for me.

If that doesn't work, take it to the sony service center, worst case scenario would be a hardware replacement which i think, isn't covered in the warranty
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] cocachase:
Is there a way to get a GPS Golf app working on the Gear?

I have one coming and am willing to root and flash ROM and all that if its what it takes. Based on my current internet exploring, I cant seem to find a single thing on it and it is frustrating me. Anything at all will be greatly appreciated.

The rumor is that NAVI golf works on the Gear but it clearly says it doesn't support it in the playstore.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] rbebber:
no built in gps on the gear, sorry.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] cocachase:
Using GPS on phone?

Even using the GPS on the phone?

How can that not work, I am just at a loss of words here. I guess I should have researched more before making purchase.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] 440bro:
Golf navi plus is available for the galaxy gear through the "Samsung apps" application located in gear manager. Not the playstore.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] cocachase:
Really?

I receive mine tomorrow so I am unable to look until then, but this is promising.

Does anyone have success with this app? If so I would love to see a picture or screenshot or something.

Thanks for the info
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] 440bro:
http://apps.samsung.com/mars/topApps/topAppsDetail.as?categoryId=G000011765&productId=000000806846
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] cocachase:
Wow

Thank you, I can't believe after countless hours of Googling....xda does it again within minutes.

This is very encouraging, tomorrow should be nice.

I will report back on how it works for others.

Many Thanks 440bro!!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] 440bro:
I've never tried it, but it looks pretty cool! I hope you enjoy it, and glad I could help.

Make sure you report back with how much it improved your game!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Santaclauswitz:
Put null Rom on your gear. Then you can have pretty much any app you want on your gear. If you want GPS from the phone on the gear look at the xda tutorial below. I use gear location bridge.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48324092&postcount=15
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] wilswko:
I followed this link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2511760 and the one in above post and then used Skydroid from app store very good app and can download course at home by using this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1371345 :good::good:
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] cocachase:
Sweet

Thank you all for your help!

My Gear is in route to my house so I will be rooting, roming and setting up GPS asap.

Should I go ahead and pair it up as if it was stock to gain partnership with my S4 before I do all this or do you think I would be fine to root/flash right out of box?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] 440bro:
There's no reason not to root and rom right away. Pairing first won't gain anything, you'll need to re connect once the rom is installed. I'd start downloading everything you need now. Root files, wondershare, and rom files. Make sure all your ducks are in a row, and do a dry run of the procedure to familiarize yourself.

On a personal note, I like to try things stock for a day or so first. This way I have a better comparison of stock vs rom.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] electroblood:
I have been trying to determine if its safe to update my One to the latest firmware. Here is what my version are :

s-off

HBoot 1.55.5555

Radio 1.00.20.1108

DSP v.31.120.274.0617

OS 3.04.651.2

Only my touch panel firmware is out of date, correct (that's the OS revision?) My touch screen has not been very responsive and I am hoping to correct that with the newest firmware. I have been updating things one at a time (Android versions, radio firmware, etc) as they are deemed to be 'stable' by the community. I don't think I have ever taken a full update. Am I missing out on anything by taking this approach?

Thanks for looking.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] DSR_1106:
I did the " full update " and was using the same specs you have listed. HBoot is now 1.56 and touchscreen "issue " is gone as well as camera is Finally working correctly. Best of luck, is working for me..
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] mcerk02:
I am not sure I understand your question, Hboot version really dont matter, usually older is better because you will find more development for it, as long as your s-off your good to go, because even if something you want to flash requires a specific hboot, you can upgrade or downgrade as you wish.....looks like you have the latest radio/firmware already which is where the touch panel software is, and the other versions are dependent on the rom androif version you are running, ....
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] electroblood:
You don't understand the question because I have very little idea what I am talking about :) Even so you managed to explain what I was looking for.

The touch panel firmware is in the radio flash? Seems to my that my old HTC EVO LTE had a completely separate file and version line for it.

Thanks!
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] drp1:
The touch panel firmware is part of the overall firmware package, but it is separate from the radio firmware. Open up the firmware.zip file using 7-Zip or whatever zip utility you prefer. You'll see separate files with names like "radio.img" and "tp_XXX.img."

Any given firmware package may or may not have a radio update, or a touch panel update; it depends on what the manufacturer included in that particular update.
[Networking] duhh:
I have a cingular 8125 and siemens sx66. Been going back and forth between the two because the I can't quite figure out how to solve the vpn problem on the 8125

I have been trying to get online using wireless vpn at my workplace (Indiana University). The sx66 works perfectly, but the 8125 is erratic in doing that. These are some of the problems

1. I have to soft reset almost every time I want to get connected.

2. After the connection is dropped (If I do get connected) due to the power saving settings, it basically depends on my luck if I get connected again. Sometimes I can connect after a couple of soft resets, other times I just give up.

I've checked my settings and they seem to be ok. Indiana University requires that MAC addresses be registered and the registration went OK for me but it seems that the dhcp server could not detect the platform for the MAC address. The VPN uses ipsec and a preshared key to get connected. IP's are server assigned

I haven't upgraded the ROM (1.8.11.1 WWE). I've only unlocked the SIM thus far.

Need help please.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] JazonX:
Guys,

Just need your opinion, Features and Battery life wise, which Daily Driver would be better on Galaxy Gear?

Going with Stock Rom, Mod, Add Nova or Going with null_Rom ?

Thanks in Advance!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] AstroDigital:
As far as battery life the main drains are the display and bluetooth, I think if the display is off as much as possible and you have black background you should get about the same battery life. You can underclock the Null ROM may help a bit, or turn on the second core may hurt but the main use of the battery is the display.

I would recommend Null just because the better launcher and increased functionality.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] JazonX:
Thank you very much for the prompt reply!

By flashing null_rom do you lose anything else other than the warranty, compared to the Stock Rom?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] AstroDigital:
No you lose nothing.

As far as warranty I believe all you need to do is use Odin and flash a stock image, I doubt you lose the warranty.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] maajstor:
Where I come from there's a saying "every Gipsy praises his horse".

Having that in mind, I'm asking you, Xperia Z1 Compact owners, to reply here honestly, if you have any regrets and remorses for buying this phone.

It's a serious money for me, and I plan to have my next phone for at least next two years (I've had Motorola Atrix for three years), so please, serious answers only.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Riyal:
I have regrets buying it at launch lol! In my country right now the phone had dropped it's price for like almost 1/4 already. Could have saved some money if only I had waited a week or so.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] thermalboyz:
Honestly for the Specs and Size. Its a "YES" for me. I had HTC One X for 2 years but the thing I don't like is the Battery life. Was thinking about Nexus 5 or Moto X which has very similar specs but i go for the "size", "battery" and IP57.

Z1C last me average 2.5 Days with 4 hrs screen time. (For normal usage)

Regrets on Z1C was only the screen had ASF (Thin layer of film to prevent glass shutter) which easily get scratch. (Solution - Get a good screen protector, prefer a Glass with 9H)

Liking - Battery, Water Resistant, Power, SD Card Slot, Camera and a slick design.

Not talking about the software side but I read that Sony quite reliable on updating their software + Firmware. Currently on 4.3 and likely to get 4.4 kitkat (Hopefully the battery will get better then).

Hope this helps!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] _katho_:
No regrets!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] stevo_125:
I would not recommend buying a Z1c at the moment, not until it is seen if Sony bother to fix issues in the phone software. Unless you are happy to unlock + root, then go ahead.

The stock Sony software has so many quirks at the moment its driving me nuts!

calls answer to speaker phone sometimes

sound enhancements/ equalizer only works for walkman app

fast dormancy is broken, causes high battery drain

"superior auto" on the camera is a disaster in low light/ flash photo

Some intermittent weirdness with notifications and LED caused by stamina mode

volume randomly reducing itself and volume warning sporadically appearing

Some compatibility issues with 3rd party browsers

proximity sensor issue: 1-2 second delay in screen switching back on if it was switched off by proximity sensor. i.e when you make/receive a call, you have to wait to hang-up the call. minor inconvenience really.

And as already mentioned, the plastic ASF on front and back glass is very, very delicate. Leave the phone wrapped in cotton wool until you have protectors on front and back!

oh, and buy a dock or magnetic charging cable too, otherwise the USB flap comes loose (mine has after 3 weeks)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Darkimmortal:
I've only experienced the walkman issue
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] maajstor:
Thanks. Root + xposed is mandatory, unlock + custom ROM optional :cool:
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Riyal:
calls answer to speaker phone sometimes <-- This is an issue with chrome browser not Xperia Z1 Compact.

sound enhancements/ equalizer only works for walkman app <-- Well the equalizer was polished for walkman. This is the same even on my HTC One except for beats audio at least.

fast dormancy is broken, causes high battery drain <-- It's not broken it's on by default unlike other devices which is off by default and just customized by network operators or depending on variant. Fast dormancy would really kill your battery if it's on and your network provider doesn't support it as it will keep on enforcing fast dormancy even if it's not available.

"superior auto" on the camera is a disaster in low light/ flash photo <-- Ok for a smartphone camera though... It's meant for average users for average results. Hence why manual mode is added. If superior auto was the best of everything then what would be the use of manual mode then.

Some intermittent weirdness with notifications and LED caused by stamina mode <-- Well stamina mode is stamina mode. It's doing its job. I would have been disappointed if it can't control system apps though... Android is all about customization. Would defeat the purpose if we can't control system apps here. If you want it to work with stamina mode then add it on the whitelist.

volume randomly reducing itself and volume warning sporadically appearing <-- Never encountered this yet.

Some compatibility issues with 3rd party browsers <-- Like? Been using Opera and firefox here since I disabled chrome because of the first issue you mentioned.

???
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Gikey1:
Another software bug needs to be fixed is 'proximity sensor issue'.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Funkym0nkey:
[MENTION=4386647]Riyal[/MENTION] the speakerphone big didn't go away by removing or freezing chrome here. It popped up again even after switching to boat browser.

But I have learnt to work around this by changing the way I swipe to unlock.

The real regret is camera. Nothing else. Everything else has solution so far. Camera is weirdo. Very inconsistent.

And no, that is not acceptable for today's high end smartphone camera. Nexus 5 trakes better and consistent photos indoors at the moment.using its tiny sensor. Sony should be ashamed of this.

From my Xperia Z1 Compact, in your face!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] stevo_125:
Comments inline, excuse the lousy formatting and typos, I wrote this one my z1c :)

Overall, I'm happy with the phone, it's just extremely frustrating to *have* to start rooting and flashing custom roms because Sony couldn't get it right..... We'll see what they fix.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] ajbattaglia83:
I love it!! I had a Z and a Z1 before so I new what I was getting into software wise I just hope kitkat gets here soon. Love the size and performance of this thing

The Z2 is tempting but I remember not liking the Z1 because it was too big
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Darkfall231:
No regrets here.

Of the previous listed 'weaknesses' the only one I regularly encounter would be the superiour auto mode in camera, but manual mode is quite fun to play with.

My main grip with auto is that it's limited to 8mp, to get 20 (yeah mp isn't everything, but it is nice to have) you need manual mode.

Sony are generally very nice with updates, so optimistic for 4.4 and beyond support.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] paulkhim:
no regrets :D
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] alex_hk90:
Only regret is not using a screen protector - the anti-shatter film (ASF) scratches very easily (front and back).
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] i_have_a_bike:
Couple of quirks, like intermittent sound distortion (almost only on GEL launcher, only happened once on stock launcher), occasional battery drain (but my 13 N7 is even worse the last couple of days so i aint even mad),

But other than that that the build quality, form factor, and general benefits far outweigh those few quirks, im quite smitten with it.

just waiting on kitkat now. Not even gonna bother rooting till there's a simple super-noob friendly method.

edit: i should add that after a weeks use my phones still completely scratch free. only precaution i take is to make sure it gets a pocket to iteself whenever i put it in my pants/jacket. Thats pretty much it.

Also, people have been mentioning its a lint / fingerprint magnet....so get the white one. The black store demo model i saw looked like it had been dipped in room temp bacon grease and covered in lint. The white one hides those kind of blemishes ALOT more compared to the black one.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] tania247260:
Most of your information are very very wrong.You do not have the real idea or knowledge about xperia z1 compact.

---------- Post added at 04:00 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:57 AM ----------

I think some people have not enough idea or knowledge about this phone and just trying to find out some complain that most of the user never face such problem
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] jewelkobayashi:
thanks,

And I have no regret about buying this phone, just to answer the OP...

There seems to be nothing that is critically problematic, hardware wise, so future updates can address most problems.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] nizarnoor:
No regrets.

The only regret is that I dropped it on the floor once. :D :crying:
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Swadin7:
I have no regrets.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] ktphoenix:
No.

-Very good screen ( quality, color, sharpness ) with suitable screen size with me

-Good hand-on feel with high-end quality build

-1 of best cameras on phones

-dust and water resistance

-ultra-fast processor with very smooth ui

-amazing battery life time

-good call quality / speaker

Its enough for me :victory:

I changed from Galaxy S4 and HTC One to Z1c. And I'm satisfied with my choice :D

sorry for my poor english :crying:
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Option58:
Why didn't you take big Z1? Were you annoyed with S4's screen size?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] ktphoenix:
Yes, with me S4 is too big, then i changed to HTC One with smaller screen, but i still can't use it by 1 hand. Z1 seem bigger than S4. :highfive:

And i like Z1C's screen color and view angle :good:. It look like HTC One's screen - best screen of smartphone in 2013 :p. Z1 has a bad screen because it used VA panel ( drain more battery than IPS panel, poor view angle, black color look like grey, other colors seem not as beautiful as Z1C and my older S4 ) while it is a flagship of Sony in 2013.

sorry for my poor english :crying:
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] natkingcole:
Have you looked at the Display of LG G2 and LG G Pro? They are the best in my opinion.

I think the Z1C display is just ok (colors not vivid enough, AUO-Panel), but it does not weight in much to my requirements.

So after setting up my new Z1C I'm quite satisfied. I had to deal with a friends Xperia Mini some years ago and thought that Sony Smartphones are far too complicated to root. Thanks to the Devs here it was quite easy.

Camera with 4K and 60fps@1080p is just amazing. Superior Auto is very comfortable. Music quality is already nice out of the box. It's responsive and with stamina mode the battery is lasting very long.

I'm coming from chinese phones which had poor battery. I was looking for a new one with good enough SoC (not that important though in terms of Benchmarking, but responsiveness), at least 1 GB RAM, good camera, microSD-Slot AND smaller than 4.7". Because it was just a pain too take care of such a big phone when going out. And I don't watch movies on that small device. Taking photos, browsing the web, listening to music and using Maps (Mediatek devices usually have poor GPS) are my main activities. So the Sony Z1C and the Sharp SHL24 (unfortunately only available in Asia) were the top candidates.

Unfortunately the trend is the bigger the better (no problem with that), but there is not a single (new) Mediatek phone which meets my requirements including a smaller screen size and at least 720p. So I had to grab some more money :silly: to purchase Z1C.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] ktphoenix:
I saw both bro. G2 has a floating screen ( mean the icons, symbols, images... Seem to be near the display glass ) and vivid color. But when i compared G2 with HTC One, i saw that the color temprature and color saturated of Htc one is better than G2. When u look at G2 screen u can see white color will change to yellow if you tilt the phone. Beside that, when u see in the picture need the detail, HTC one is better. LG had changed something with color of G2' screen so its hide the detail of the picture. G2 has a amazing screen, but HTC one' screen is the best and I find it in our Z1c :good:

Sorry for my poor english :)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Sichroteph:
I have it only for 2 days and I already can say it is the best phone I ever had. I had the xperia z before and I can't believe they made so much progress in hardware and software in so little time. And the battery life after the XZ is... Magical.

This form factor feels greatly in hand and I don't think I can come back to something bigger now.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] acme64:
wish i read more carefully, it doesn't do LTE on ATT. oh well, still faster than Sprint.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] pshdo:
Only regret is that sony still apply that silly easy to scratch screen protecter over a perfectly fine scratch resistant screen...

That is simply stupid, and with the z2 that is not done anymore!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] rzlatic:
extremely satisfied after a few months. applied tempered glass onto the asf and it feels awesome. the phone is blazing fast, cm11 runs perfectly. i completely forgot about the lag.

the only - not regrets, but bummer a bit - is the knowing that battery isn't removable, and that sony's way of managing partitions, so recovery isn't separate partition but it have to be flashed along with kernel and vice versa. those two minor details, but the rest ia more than satisfactory. the phone is great.