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[Xperia SP General] vvstorm2:
i am saying this because i have compared pics taken by xperia sp and xperia L. (in auto mode and in manual mode with same settings.)

xperia L inspite of being cheaper than xperia sp has nice camera quality and much less noise whereas xperia sp always has noise which drastically reduces the quality as compared to xperia L (Which is cheaper 8MP shooter)

and i am saying it because sony is advertising xperia sp and xperia L both for 8 mp shooter with "Sony Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor"

How the same sensor with same resolution can produce so much of noise on xperia sp
[Xperia SP General] neXus PRIME:
Because they have to sell both.

L for camera

SP for GPU and illumination bar.

These are market tactics and every manufacturer does it. Dont say you dont know this. My desire x was a low/midranger, with excellent camera, but crappy everything else. every set is made to sell for 1 or two points, and flagships are made to cover all of the points. simple.
[Xperia SP General] vvstorm2:
Can i use any specific custom ROM for xperia SP which will have a better camera than what stock ROM has.??
[Xperia SP General] neXus PRIME:
Changing ROM wont change camera result. however you can try some camera apps from play store. like camera mx and camera 360 etc...

Some focus issues are solved by using 3rd paarty apps. But still, nothing great or extraordinary. Its a decent camera, not a world-beater. you have to accept and live with the fact like all of us. cheers :)
[Xperia SP General] meshramjatin:
Do you have any settings to take a nice picture? Please share
[Xperia SP General] no_username_available:
i change the settings after every pic but i will post what i generally do

First of all put the phone in manual mode auto is ok but not great

set the focus to single auto focus

put on image stabilizer

you should put the phone to take 5mp 16:9 photos not 8mp 4:3

when you are about to take the picture set the exposure so that the pic isnt too bright or too dark

set the white balance now and change it till the pic looks right

now you must click the camera shutter so it focuses the pic then after 1-2 seconds take the shot :good:
[Xperia SP General] otnateos:
i find that Xperia SP take decent close up picture, but for general use is tough to get the focus right and the shutter is slow (well i normally take picture of my kids)
[Xperia SP General] no_username_available:
timeshift burst my friend, timeshift burst
[Xperia SP General] coombes69:
I find the XSP camera useless in low light but ok in bright lighting.

i find the .201 update camera an improvement over stock 4.1.2
[Xperia SP General] saurabh808:
i have got scratches on the glass covering the lens and day before it was all fine

is there any way to replace the glass withe a scratch resistance glass from the service centre?
[Xperia SP General] TechKiel:
Xperia SP C5303 Camera Samples

Hey. :)

Xperia SP's Camera night performance ain't that bad.

I've installed this mod by niaboc79. :good:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2702838

Try it out. :D
[Xperia SP General] muloarell:
just installed mod xperia m works great:)
[Xperia SP General] TechKiel:
Flashing it really made a significant change to Xperia SP's camera low light performance. :victory:

I don't know why Sony didn't include such update on [4.3][12.1.A.1.201]. :(
[Xperia SP General] x.marX:
Is that a new camera driver or the camera firmware ?

What about the focussing issue other posters complained about ?

I'm asking this coz I'm on the verge of getting the Xperia SP and the poor opinion of SP users of its camera is the thing which is holding me back.
[Xperia SP General] TechKiel:
This is just a new Camera App.

Well, not actually that new but it was ported from a newer Android 4.3 Build from Xperia M. :)

So far, it has fixed the focusing issue in low light conditions. It used to be painstakingly slow but it's quite snappy now. :victory:

In comparison with my Xperia V, I'd prefer stills made by Xperia V but Xperia SP's video capture is better when it comes to detail although it has that annoying sound distortion bug when the rear mic is exposed to high volume. :( It is easily resolved by manually covering the rear mic though.

For me, Xperia SP's camera is good for a mid-ranger. I'd consider it as a plus already. :)

I know that Xperia SP's camera could do better though. It won't be touted as an Exmor R Sensor for nothing.

I feel that the problem lies with Sony's optimization of Xperia SP's image processing software. This feat is evident from the kind of improvement that occurred when Xperia M's camera is ported to Xperia SP.

While there are 3rd party camera apps which promise a better camera experience, it just couldn't match the improvement that the mod has brought about.

If only Sony could show more love for Xperia SP but then, we should note that Sony IS dying. It has already sold out its VAIO pc business and is also reconsidering to sell out its BRAVIA hdtv business. Sony needs to do something to stay alive: to create and market stuff that really sells. To survive... Leaving it with little time, manpower, and resources to take care to previously released electronic products. :(
[Xperia SP General] antkalaitzakis96:
clean your lens from fingertips or anything. This will stop the photos having those light lines
[Xperia SP General] TechKiel:
I made sure that my lens were clear from smudges or scratches when I took those photos as I was really testing if the mod really made a difference. Those light lines were always there even when I tried it out after I just bought it. :eek:
[Xperia SP General] antkalaitzakis96:
After taking my phone outside my pocket the lens has a blurred thing :p I clean it with my t-shirt and no more light lines :p
[Xperia SP General] Charlles M:
It's true. The xperia sp had the poor camera. I think this is not 8MP. Don't have quality adjust.
[Xperia SP General] TechKiel:
More Camera Samples

Some of these photos were taken before I applied the Xperia M Camera Mod. :)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/98582422@N08/sets/72157643814712375/

^More Camera Samples
[Xperia SP General] lanluckez:
The photos you made with an Xperia V seem to me better than SP's ones.
[Xperia SP General] TechKiel:
Of course. :3

It was a flagship phone (considering the fact that it shares the same board as Xperia T and TX, well with the addition of an LTE module). It SHOULD be better.

It sports a better 13mp Exmor R Sensor too. What made me curious is that videos shot by Xperia SP are better than Xperia V's in terms of resolved detail. D:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] CHT2000:
I have tried de solutions for the others Blueangel, but don´t unlock mine ...

Please help me !!!

Thanks from Spain.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] koala990:
So guys, for a very long time I'm suffering from this problem, maybe from 2-3 years and wanted to put this question before you so that the Devs could solve it..

So, the problem, is ofcourse with my bluetooth.. It works well in the stock ROMs, but for the Custom ROMs, it never works.. It did worked with only 3 custom ROMs, CM 10.1 Android 4.2.1 by [MENTION=4143080]AntiBillOS[/MENTION], CM 10.2 Jenkins builds and CM 11 Jenkins builds and the reason I noticed why it worked on these build was:

1. There was no 'bluez-plugin' folder in /system/lib

2. The Bluetooth app they contain have /lib/armabi/libbluetooth_jni.so inside the app (which is also there in /system/lib)

In all those builds on which my bluetooth never work have a 'bluez-plugin' in /system/lib and dont have that libbluetooth_jni.so of the app..

I want to ask you people (hope that u have understood my problem well) that:

1. What is this problem?

2. Why is this happening to me? (or only me)?

3. How to solve, what is the solution for this..

All those ROMs on which my bluetooth never works were fully stable for other people.. like ICS, JB, GB, and yes, it does'nt even works on the official CM 7.2 for tass.. So I also doubt that is it only me who's having this problem? It's a very serious and strange problem that I'm suffering from a long time and I hope of a remedy, all those Devs out there, please help me brothers.. (In hope of a quick response of solution)..
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cyruslee0421:
I am using the pattern lock for my v500. However, the size of the pattern lock for CM11 is quite small, which cannot utilize the screen space. Is it possible to make the unlock area larger for CM11?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hajime_android:
Hello, what is the best way to hold the device for 20-30 minutes without getting tired? The Note Pro 12.2 is not available in my city yet but when I was holding the Note 10.1 2014, I used the left forearm to hold the device (like holding a baby) while using the right hand to operate the device.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nvan7891:
Yeah, that's particularly a good way to hold it while standing/walking/multitasking. It also provides stability for graphic art production or similar. Good for people like me, who baby the hell out of new electronics. I've held actual infants with less care.

For reading while sitting down on a couch or recliner next to an armrest or something, and you can't cross your legs to rest it on, this works well - holding the top edge with it propped up on your thigh and resting your elbow on the armrest works well. You have the other hand free for control/food/drink/whatever, but can use the thumb of the hand holding it to interact with the top third or so of the screen (like to turn pages while reading).
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aburns7487:
I recommend buying 2 flygrips...WWW.flygrip.com

I use it on all my phones and tablets. Very handy
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ExtremeRyno:
This. ^ +1

Also, it's not really a heavy device. I've been watching Season 4 of The Walking Dead on it spending at least 80 minutes an evening watching two episodes before I go to bed and prop the thing against a pillow to read myself to sleep. I've found it to be well balanced and not cumbersome.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hajime_android:
Where do you put the two 2 flygrips? Any photo?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aburns7487:
You need to ask for the advanced adhesive (3m) since coating on back is hard for normal stick to stay.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Duly.noted:
That is the same way I hold it. Sometimes up to 2 hours at a time
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hajime_android:
So, you just insert your thumbs to the flygrips? What is the advantage of using this product?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hajime_android:
Could you please post a photo? Why can't you cross your legs to rest it on?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aburns7487:
Listen, you can do whatever works. I was giving an alternative. No you use 2 fingers, (usually ring and middle finger and pinky helps.)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evoeta:
alright guys!

ive got a i9000 galaxy s, i want to root it, no i have read more how to's and problem solving threads then my friends and i birthdays combined!

firmware 2.3.3

baseband xxjvo

build number gingerbread.xfjv3

now when i plug it in normally the computer pics it up, when i have debugging on, my computer picks it up. when i go into download mode not recovery my computer doesnt pick it up!! i have uninstalled drivers and kies so many times ive probably worn out the links. i have tried different pc's and different cables and ports. same thing odin doesnt pick it up. i have tried framaroot, that is bull****, i have tried the .zip through recovery but i have 3e so wont let me. anyone got ideas??

much appreciated guys
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rasm523:
You know, that Kies actually needs to be installed (not running) because of the USB drivers? Or you could try these ones: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2038555
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soryuu:
Are you sure Framaroot didn't work? It worked on my S running 2.3.6, notmsure why it wouldn't work for 2.3.3

As rasm said, Kies needs to be installed. Try install it then plug the phone in while its on. The drivers for connection SHOULD start installing...
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evoeta:
Yes im sure framaroot didnt work cause i checked with root checker. and kies

has been installed afrw times now. its uninstalled currently cause someone mentioned try uninstall it but keep its drivers
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evoeta:
Hey soryuu

would you be able to post up how you did your framaroot incase i screwed up

along the way??

many thank

s guys
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soryuu:
Uhm, well I don't own my S anymore, but I always used Framaroot 1.5.1 and I used the... Aragorn exploit (I think)
[General Topics] techcaptain:
Hi, I am in Korea and want a new phone (even though I have a Galaxy Note 3 (I am giving it)) that is very good.

I am thinking of:

Nexus 5

LG G Pro 2

Htc one

Vega Secret Note

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Do you have any more good ones? Thx

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[General Topics] tommypacker:
Giving it to me right? Just kidding. Don't get the One because it's worse than your note 3. I would say the Nexus 5 is a good choice because there's a ton of third part development. I have no clue what the Secret Note is so unless you have a really good idea on what it is don't buy it. As for the G Pro 2, you could get it, but you might as well keep your note if you're looking into that
[General Topics] techcaptain:
lol thx

For the Vega Secret Note (by Pantech)

it is:

I put this one on my "Hmm..." list because it has a fingerprint sensor at the back which I like
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] aspen1135:
So I was having some issues with feedback during calls with almost all custom ROMS. I reverted back to the gingerbread stock rom via odin to see if it was just a ROM problem and I found the source of the initial problem. But now when I boot into the recovery, it won't flash any new ROM I want to go back to. I do the normal flash/wipe + the cache for good measure, and apply the zip and It'll say "Short write of /tmp/sideload/package.zip (no space left on the device)." But I have 4gb free on my phone so i'm definitely not out of space. I've tried the AOKP JB rom, shoshock, and the newest cyanogen mod. No luck on any of them.

What am I doing wrong?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] cyril279:
Tell us more details about your process, from stock through root and kernel, and we can help you out better.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] aspen1135:
Well the process is fairly straight forward. I think Ive explained the details as well as I can. I flashed the stock firmware through Odin and can't reflash any new rom or kernel. I made a nanbackup before doing this but the factory stocks kernel doesn't support backup/restore. I need to go from this old stock gingerbread rom back to shoshock or anything else to restore my backup.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] cyril279:
In your explanation, I didn't see mention of how you rooted the device, or what custom-kernel you chose, or how (or if) you flashed the custom kernel. The stock recovery won't allow the installation of firmware that was not signed by Samsung, and Odin-flashing custom firmware is not the preferred method.

>>This Guide<< is the most up-to-date, and straight-forward method that I'm aware of for the I777, I highly recommend it.

Once you're rooted and kernel'd, and can tell us what android version firmware you're trying to get to, we can better suggest which custom kernel to flash prior.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] aspen1135:
Sorry for not elaborating. The stock ROM (the one i'm on now) thats flash-able through odin, is pre-rooted.

I got it from this thread here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1286432

But other than root, its completely stock gingerbread, Stock kernel, Bloatware, ETC. I'm trying to get to at least jelly bean or higher. I was on the shoshock rom before I decided to revert to the factory rom to test some things out. The signed package thing you mentioned makes sense because signature verification fails whenever i try to flash a different kernel. But it wont let me flash any of the jelly bean ROMS either (refer to my first post's error).

I visited the link you provided, and want to give the method a try. But mobile odin lite has been giving me constant trouble. it keeps saying I need to install another ad on in order to flash stuff and when I hit OK, the link takes me to my browser, but doesnt direct me to the web page that provides the ad-on download. Where do I go from here?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] cyril279:
The add-on that mobile odin is trying to download is the i777 flash kernel that it needs to perform its magic. It's in post #10 of the mobile odin thread. Whether you use mobile odin lite or pro, you need this flash kernel. I'm not sure why it wouldn't download it from within the app.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] aspen1135:
Thank you thank you! I will try this out when I get a break from my classes. IDK why it wouldn't either. Much thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] aspen1135:
Just wanted to confirm that the mobile ODIN method worked and I now have my phone restored to how it was. Thanks again for all the help.
[Windows 8 General] preciseman:
Hi All,

I recently purchased a DVP8 and I love this thing. Problem is, it suffers from wifi issues in that once it goes to sleep, the wifi automatically goes to "limited" and I need to retoggle the wifi setting to get it connected. I've tried all kinds of fixes - uninstall windows updates and reinstalling drivers, but to no avail.

So I basically said screw it, and set "sleep mode" to never on the power management option, and no more wifi issues. Seems like the wifi doesn't reactive properly when coming out to sleep mode. My question is - will this damage the tablet in the long run? In terms of battery life, I would think the main factor is the screen on time. I can just turn the screen off with a tap of the power button. Is there really that big of a difference?

Thanks!
[Windows 8 General] GoodDayToDie:
Pretty sure on tablets like the DVP8, tapping Power is the same as letting it go into Sleep through inactivity (called "Connected Standby"). Most Atom tablets don't have a different sleep mode than that, not even just turning the screen off. I haven't checked on the DVP8 specifically, though; maybe it's different from the others...

It won't damage the tablet to stay on all the time, so long as you aren't running the battery all the way down. That does damage it, a bit.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] hajime_android:
Hello, I am a bit confused. When the wifi version came out, users in this forum mentioned that there was no lag and the device was fast even running multiple apps. Now, I have read some postings saying that lag still exists. Could anybody please clarify? Is the LTE version faster and have longer battery usage?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] loQ on:
I've read that the speed is negligible. Also I've read that the LTE version has a quick charge option & that it plays 4k video whereas the Wi Fi version doesn't & can't. I have the WI Fi version & I plan on keeping it mainly for update reasons (I don't like waiting for carrier approval). But I'm not certain about all this & would also like some clarity from those who may know a bit more about these differences.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] Russbad:
I think you're right about updates. The LTE version from Verizon will never be updated unless Verizon pushes an update and you won't be able to flash newer ROMs because they lock their bootloaders. With wi-fi version at least you know it's hackable and you can flash updated ROMs all you want.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] Duly.noted:
And charging speed isn't a big deal if you charge it overnight. Plus 4k is really rare anyways so no big deal there.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] woowdy:
I have the wifi version and it is running smoothly. However, I was actually concern about the speed performance compare to the LTE version before I got the wifi. To be honest with you, I have no issue or complaints about the device. Everything running as it support to be. If you don't need the LTE like me, I tether it through my phone. Go with the wifi because as far as I have read it is only about charging speed and small differences. This is just my opinion and you will save money.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] muzzy996:
As the owner of a Verizon galaxy tab 10.1 who had to suffer through a 2 year contract I can attest to this. After purchasing it with honeycomb Verizon/samsung updated the tablet twice in the past 2.5 years. The ice cream sandwich update came about 5 months after ICS was out and at least a couple months after it was out on the wifi variant of the 10.1.

I just cancelled my service on that tablet in favor of tethering the wifi note pro as I am not going to pay this kind of money for a device with limited support. My 10.1 sits in a dock now at work in front of my keyboard serving as a glorified mp3 player and a testament to why I abhor carrier based devices.

Had it not been for the efforts of pershoot on the original galaxy tab 10.1 series it would have been even harder. Other than his incorporation of the Verizon variant into CM10 there were no custom ROMs for my tablet (there was probably one clean ROM but no ASAP type ROMs). I happily endured beta testing his builds for him and spent countless nights flashing his test builds.

I truly hope that some good developers pick up the LTE versions and build for them. Perhaps with the different cpu package they will, there was no such incentive on the original galaxy tab 10.1 series.

Oh and as for the question about battery life goes, I'm confident that the LTE variant will have less battery life all things being equal. It's just par for the course with LTE over wifi, as evidenced by any smartphone that enters a bad signal area compared to it being on wifi. Don't get me wrong, I loved the always on Internet access but this time around I just couldn't pull the trigger...
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] aburns7487:
muzzy, I can see your disdain for verizon. I opted for LTE because of the snapdragon 800 chipset (has quick charge 2.0 just like the Note 3), this wasnt present on other lte tablets. Wifi, I usually like as well but the recharge time on my previous tablets had me looking for a newer solution.

Galaxy tab 2 10.1 wifi

Galaxy Note 10.1 wifi

Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 wifi
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] hajime_android:
If I am buying, I will buy from a vendor rather than from a phone company. What are the advantageous and disadvantages of the LTE version over the wifi version?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] stondec100:
I used the WiFi version for about 13 days, then returned it and plan on getting the LTE version.

I found the WiFi version to be mostly smooth (certainly smoother than the Note 10.1 2014 edition, that uses the same processor), however it does indeed have minor lag.

Here are the reasons why I want the LTE version ( because it uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor) over the WiFi

1. LTE version is faster and smoother without lag (unlike the WiFi version - every Exynos device I've used has had lag )

2. There's a wider range of compatible apps for the Snapdragon (some apps I use don't work that well with Exynos chipsets)

3. LTE version changes faster

Of course the LTE version is more expensive and may not get updates as quickly as the WiFi version.

I'm not planning on getting the Verizon version but rather the international unlocked version.