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[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] ianbbaa:
Call recording

Call recording,

hi, i have N7505 (Exynos hexa) and first i rooted, debloated and installed Xposed and Wanam xposed module to make some tweaks to stock rom. My surprise that call recording feature was not available in Wanam Xposed module - probably due to some incompatibility or something.

But i had Titanium Backup of my apps from previous S4 (S600 version) - Wanam Xposed included. So on top of my normal instalation of Xposed, i tried to restore my Titanium backup and now call recording works just like that - but i still can not see the "enable call recording" feature available in W-Xposed - it is unticked and greyed out. But it works fine.

Exy-hexa has today 0 support (but thank you guys for root and recovery). I wanted to bring up call recording feature as a first step but when it worked for me this way.... I do not know if it will work on 4.4. which is not available yet for N7505 - but i am so happy with the device that i will probably not upgrade to 4.4. - anyway it wont get any extra super duper features.

So far i am happy with the speed+battery life+camera, i d say that S600 on my S4 that is still laying next to me is "creeping like a snail" and batt life is more than double of my S4-S600. I thing that Samsung can really make a good SoC and Snapdragons are just "benchmark hunters".

Only feature that i miss is "screen mode" - i like to set all my amoled devices to some not so oversaturated screen mode - but NEO misses this feature - but after some days i am also fine with it. CPU looks to be super fine with all of i throw in. Even my daily usage app (RDP app) is a bit snappier.

Display - yes 720p but everything looks sharp and it has nice whites, better whites than S4 and is brighter also on direct sunlight - brighter than S4.

Only concern is that CPU on stock kernel runs in "userspace" - 4xA7 constantly maxed out at 1,3ghz and 2xA15 stays on its min 800mhz - all 6 together, all the time when device idle. I saw some custom kernels from N3 where they replaced "userpace" with "ondemand" and gained some extra batt life with no power loss...but i dont know if ondemand can handle hmp this way as there is no hmp exynos device yet except this.

If we had some experienced kernel builder here...

I only tried to lower max frequencies from 1,3 to 1,1 and 1,0ghz - device still usable. I also tried to switch off 1 or 2 A7 cores and device really became sluggish. Only reason i wanted to try if i can get some extra juice out of it to keep reasonable speed of device. I thing there is no real need to run all 6 cores when i browse dialer, call or just read something on the screen - if device could park efectively some of its cores, batt life might be even better - but switching them off completely is not good.

Also NEO fits to my hands better than N3 - so at the end, it is good device and you might not to regret buing it. I got mine for 299EUR which is totally fair price. But i wouldnt pay 400 or more for it when initially released.
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] Pd1985:
Call rec note 3 neo

I do agree to all u say but I was looking for a way to use call recording app without rooting , so is there any app that would be able to record a call recording without root , in india only n750 3G model is available , and not 7505 model

It seems auto record does work with the note 3 octacore without rooting , just wanted to know if it works with note 3 neo too
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] ianbbaa:
OK, you didnt mentioned without root before...so can not comment on this.
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
Just got my Note 3 Neo yesterday and it's amazing.As I've used a lot of Samsung devices a few things I miss is Color profiles for Display & FM radio ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] wnsworld:
Prize down in mumbai market... its Rs 29600/- now :laugh:

Any update when we get kk??
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] fcasoli:
In Italy the best price is Rs 27142 ;)

KitKat in May, but I have the Note 3 N9005 with KitKat and maybe I will update the Neo later, because 4.4.2 is not perfect also some months after the first relase...
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
The battery life on this phone compared to my previous S2 is kickass. Easily lasts a day with heavy usage :) . I'm using Amzer case on it and its solid upgrade in my opinion

http://www.flipkart.com/amzer-back-cover-samsung-galaxy-note-3-neo-sm-n7500/p/itmdvghhkts5rjhf
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] sourabhkejriwal:
Is it Worth upgrading from Note 2 to Note 3 neo?

Hey guys,

I am using note 2 for about a year. I am planning to sell my old phone and buy this one. Is it worth upgrading to? Suggestion please.
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] hakz:
Yes, and No. It depends on your needs. If you absolutely need the S-pen, you can upgrade to Neo, but it won't be for a long shot. Upgrade to N9005 instead. Been on a Note 2 as well before, can't afford a Note 3, and I don't need much of it's features. The Note 3 Neo would be perfect. I could vouch for a LG G2 instead, but I love the S-pen much and I would probably land for a Note product again :laugh:

Anyone can confirm if the S-Pen works on the Capacitive Buttons (Back/Menu)? Note 2 doesn't work, and with N3 it works. Not sure on N3Neo
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] sourabhkejriwal:
Thanks for replying. I guess I will go with note 3 neo. N9000 is far from my reach. :( I too use the S-pen all the time.

Also I have checked in store that the S-pen works on Capacitive buttons of N3N :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
Display profiles & S pen keeper is something I really miss on this phone ?

Not sure if this feature is coming with future updates or may be with Kitkat
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] peRFect!:
Same here.. It lasts double of what S2 did.. actually more than that (~7.5 hrs SOT, 1 hr phone calls, 24 hrs total)

Even im using the same cover and it actually makes the phone look better and makes it safe too! :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
I had lot of difficulties holding phone without case (fake metal rim ?) and also pressing buttons on left and right is weird compared to my galaxy s2.

After adding case I'm getting better grip using it
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] peRFect!:
S2 with cover completely fits into N3 Neo screen! :P
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
Am sorry but didn't get that . ??

If you referring to the Size , It Did Feel Huge in Comparison To The S2 in first few days but am over with that now .
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] peRFect!:
Yeah about the size.. the screen of N3 Neo is of the size of the whole body of S2 with a cover on! :P

I love the big screen.. it's just great for media consumption and browsing!
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
The size is great esp when using features like multi window .?

Tried same feature on custom ROM on my S2 and it was obnoxious .?
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] peRFect!:
Yes.. size matters afterall! :D

I just used Multi window on S2 for using whatsapp alongside youtube cos otherwise the buffering stopped and got reset.. for that purpose it was fine!
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
Have you rooted your phone yet ? Am yet to do it just to ensure there's no h/w problems in the phone. Also does this phone have knox on it ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] peRFect!:
No I haven't as of yet.. even my phone is just 4-5 days old.. so gonna wait to see if there's any issue, like ure!

I really do not feel like rooting till now.. phone works excellent as it is and the battery is awesome.. so im still not enticed to root!

I saw that knox is not in the app drawer but it is present in the all apps section in settings.. so we'll surely void warranty on rooting!
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
[MENTION=5005236]peRFect![/MENTION]

I'm guessing Knox is available as a stub on this phone and just want to root to install Adaway and not to debloat the phone. Also I feel the 4.3 firmware on this phone is unfinished with missing options like Display profiles and S pen Keeper like i mentioned earlier in my previous post.

I've sent a feedback to Samsung product support team so that they bring this option in coming update as my eyes is not used to default color profile on the phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] peRFect!:
U don't need root for blocking ads anymore.. download Adblock plus.. it will show u the procedure to setup without root and you will be good to go.. im using it and it works fine! :)

Might be unfinished but it is stable none the less.. I think they might have skimped the display profiles feature as it is a neo (but it shouldn't be the case as all their amoled phones have that feature)..
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
Have tested Adblock plus when it initially released and it wasn't as effective as Adaway (esp blocking YouTube ads , Ads in browser etc) . As you're recommending it , let me give another shot ?

Regarding display profiles , I've seen that on all their AMOELD phones like you mentioned by default and don't expect that feature to be crippled down and expect consumer to buy their High end Note 3 ? . It can't be skipped and i think firmware is not complete/not ready yet .
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] peRFect!:
As I said.. works fine for me after setting it up properly!

I agree.. it's too small a feature too be left out.. though it's really imp for some.. hopefully we get a nice update to fix it all! ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
Tried Adblock and wasn't up to my expectations. Browsing was slow and sometimes never worked on WIFI & 3G in spite of setting it up properly after following instructions from the website. Will root this phone sometime soon anyway ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] peRFect!:
Yes.. even I noticed it isn't working that well nowadays.. plus requires regular updating of sources !

But it's good if one is not willing to root..
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
Any other way to block ads without root? Hate this knox nuisance ?

Also does Samsung India go by the knox counter to provide warranty service on such phones?
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] peRFect!:
Nothing better that i know of.. TBH, this one works just fine for me cos unintrusive ads don't bother me that much!

I think they do.. But it really depends on luck i guess.. Sometimes people are not charged.. In fact if it's a h/w issue, then they should as it is repair it for free i feel!

They should follow google in this aspect..
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
Just rooted and flashed TWRP recovery on the phone .To hell with KNOX ??
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] peRFect!:
Nice.. :D

I too will be rooting soon!
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] parsh:
Group

Hi Guys, Proud owners of NOTE3_NEO are invited to join this group(see link) ( the only group on FB) so we get a bigger group to Share best Updates and Amazing Features,Mods from beneath the dust!

https://m.facebook.com/groups/656499817758101?rfid=46
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
It's just been a month I bought this phone and price already got slashed to 27500 INR on The mobile store . That's almost 4100 less than what I paid ???
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] filthykid:
What's with the price falling day by day :/
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
Samsung over price their phones ? and they copy strategy of other brands . Initially when this model came it was ridiculously overpriced and price was close to Note 3 .
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] peRFect!:
Online prices tend to go up & down everyday.. right now the price I think is settled at close to 30K.. I think that's a fair price for now..
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] Zubair1024:
Well, if you're that concerned with prices falling, might as well buy an iPhone instead!
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
Yeah they do but not to this extent Bought phone from Themobilestore website for 31600 and in Just exactly 30 days its 27500

Ain't complaining or whining but the day when this phone was launched it was 43k and due to lack of demand , Samsung dropped price in no time .

LOL... Still can't afford a i5s :P but Apple reduce price only when next model comes into the market
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] filthykid:
Thank you for your valuable suggestion boy ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] sourabhkejriwal:
Price fall but not like this. This phone was supposed to be in between note 2 and note 3, but as of today its price is even less than that of note 2.

N2 even after 2 years of its release is selling @28k INR but note 3 neo is now selling for only 27k.

Well I am not complaining and its actually good that we can now have this phone at a cheaper price but can anyone suggest why only this phone's prices are going down drastically and not that of original note 2/3.
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] hakz:
because the Neo isn't a note flagship like the N2?

It doesn't necessarily mean a better but albeit similar device should be more expensive. :laugh:
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] redlag:
Guys, can anyone let me know the model number of the Indian version of note 3 neo and weather it has NFC, mhl and infrared port or not? Are there any other changes (reductions) in the Indian version of note 3 neo?
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] -HellRaiser-:
Model no. is N750 and it has all featues like nfc,mhl,ir,etc but onlt has 3g.No LTE.Otherwise its preety much same.
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] redlag:
Thanks for the quick response! :)

Are you from India only? How's the phone treating you? And one more query that I forgot to mention before.. Does the display have the 4 screen mode option found in high end galaxy series? The gsmarena review says it does but I have read a number of comments saying otherwise... Can you please confirm?

Regards
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] -HellRaiser-:
Yup i am indian and till now phone has been simply amazing.everything in note 3 is present in this phne.just that kitkat update by samsung has been delayed for quite sometime now.

And if by 4 screen mod you mean multi window then yes i has that.
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] redlag:
No not that... I don't remember the names of the modes.. Its in display settings I think .. Saturated, natural etc etc.. Something like this!

And what about lags and high ram usage! Common issues of Samsung mobiles?
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] -HellRaiser-:
nope thats not present.Its one of the few features absent in this device as compared to note 3.
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] mannyvinny:
Check this out everyone-

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2825715
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
Phone lacks Display modes/profiles. Check my buyers remorse thread below

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2800022
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] megh1982:
No point on upgrading from Note 2 to Note 3 neo... both are 99% same...

If you want to upgrade go for Note 3...
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] parsh:
Top gear ups

* 9 PROMISING TWEAKS TO 'GEAR UP' OUR WONDERFUL NOTE WITH :-

1. ROOT your Android (without hesitating).

Install Custom Recovery like TWRP or ClockWorkMod.

2.Install Wanam Exposed from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ma.wanam.xposed and checkout Enn no. of Amazing Performance and Battery Modules.(for all Aspirants :D)

3. For all Samsung users struggling with touchwiz lag, checkout

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ma.wanam.dvfs and continue therein . (This is similar to Overclocking at need but safer)

4. Install https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kislay.bootshellcommand and add the following script (for all) :

#!/system/bin/sh

(while :

do

sf=$(service list | grep -c "SurfaceFlinger")

if [ $sf -eq 1 ]

then

service call SurfaceFlinger 1008 i32 1

break

else

sleep 2

fi

done

) &

exit

To permanently disable Hardware overlays.(for all)

5.To increase Effective Resolution of your screen, go for this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1993530 (for all)

6.For Better Battery calibration (all) (non Root):

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dc.batterycalibrationpro

(Root):

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitula.batterycalibration

7.Install Greenify/ Tasker/ Seeder/ Minfree.Also RomToolbox https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox

And disable unnecessary Startup programs and Freeze bloatwares(unnecessary and creepy System-apps) from App manager in Rom ToolboX. (For all)

8.The Master of all Tweaks!

http://phtechbook.blogspot.in/2014/06/performance-and-battery-tweak-all-android.html?m=0 .

9. http://www.droidviews.com/speed-up-chrome-browser-on-your-android-windows-mac-linux/

For Faster Chrome.

and guys,

Fb sole Group for all N3N users:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/656499817758101/

I have been compiling More Tweaks and Updates on my page, friends,

https://www.facebook.com/BACK2TECHH ..Please like to stay connected :D

Thanks just conveys Smiles :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
Kitkat is available for anyone who wants to flash via Odin

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=33969
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] Marconicosax:
Can we root this ner KK ROm?
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
CF Auto root doesnt work but there's another method to root it. I'm in process of downloading firmware and will update about root process in another hour or so.

Update:

Tried to flash TWRP after reflashing Kitkat firmware via Odin but phone wont boot into recovery mode and there's no way to flash SuperSu to root the phone :(
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] jerpelea:
CyanogenMod is a free, community built distribution of Android 4.4 which greatly extends the capabilities of your phone.

#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/

XDA:DevDB Information

{Z1 Compact}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM11 - Android 4.4 - FreeXperia Project , a ROM for the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Contributors

FXP

ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat

Version Information

Status: Testing

Created 2014-03-18

Last Updated 2014-03-18
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] jerpelea:
HOWTO

Install instructions:

first time

- power off the phone:

- hold vol+ and plug usb to boot into fastboot (blu led)

- fastboot flash boot boot.img (from cm10 zip)

- fastboot reboot

- enter recovery, on boot led will be violet for 3'', during this period press vol+

- flash rom zip

- flash gapps zip

- wipe

- reboot

for update just flash rom zip from recovery

Google Apps are not included in this ROM. You'll need to find those yourself if you want them.

ENJOY AN UNOFFICIAL CM RELEASE BROUGHT TO YOU BY FreeXperia Team

PLEASE DONT MIRROR OUR ROMS

DOWNLOAD

http://unrestrict.li/FXP
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] jerpelea:
thanks to all who made this possible supporting us

contributing with code, donations or even trusting us

thanks to SONY that made all this possible !
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] jerpelea:
FXP311 released
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] Wing_Zero85:
Hi,

Many thanks for this ROM ;)

But I can't see an explicit link to sources. Also in the main freexperia repository i can't find sources for Z1 compact. Please fix this.

Thanks,

WZ
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] TheQwertiest:
Uhm... You mean this https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_device_sony_amami and this http://fxpblog.co/cyanogenmod/cyanogenmod-11/?

You can also get other links from the fxp Z1C page: http://fxpblog.co/qualcomm-krait-400-family/sony-xperia-z1-compact/
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] Wing_Zero85:
These are the sources of cyanogenmod. So, you're telling e that "freexperia project" is just a build from cyanogenmod sources?

Maybe i misunderstood. I tought that freexperia project was ANOTHER rom BASED ON cyanogenmod.

thanks for clarification,

WZ
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] frauhottelmann:
FXP are the maintainers for CM for many Sony phones...
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] Wing_Zero85:
OK, now I got it. I can't see the reason to name the same build in 2 different ways (FXP3XX e CM_NIGHTLY_XXXXXX). I think this is prone to confusion. But thanks for clarification.

WZ
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] marouane80:
hi all,

does the compass rotation work or not yet ?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] PAVNEET101:
Where is the changelog please anyone??

Thank you
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] grisu59964:
You can find the official changelog in the FreeXperia blog and a detailled view on the commits in the BBQLog.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] o-l-a-v:
How stable is fxp311 for this phone? Worth going through rooting, unlocking bootloader etc for it yet? :)
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] LaizyJumper:
Seems to be better than official cm11 from 20140321. Stable enough. Have not found any problems yet. Phone, wifi, mobile data, bluetooth, camera, wifi hotspot working. Miracast is working but not excellent. Battery consumption is similar to stock. cm11 camera has much less functions than stock. 8Mpix only, I think.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] cc546:
Yes everything is working.

I agree that camera can be better. Only basic functions, no picture size.

I miss functions from i9300 slim camera. :(
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] camaro322hp:
Is there a cwm based recovery included the in the boot.IMG, or do i need to have recovery installed before flashing this?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] adichandra:
which on should i download? amami?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] poolmaker:
Amami, yes.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] marouane80:
hi,

what about the compass sensor and the north ?

please !
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] adichandra:
does anyone feel the stuttering on animation in settings app? this really bugs me.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] Rekoil:
"Fine" isn't what I'd call it, more like "it works". But NTFS is a worthless filesystem anyway, why waste time with it?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] Schwinni:
Why don't you just format with FAT32?

I know FAT32 is old and doesn't have features modern file system should support, but it makes no problems on your phone...
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] iuno:
Timeshift with 120 fps is the only thing, I'm interested in. You think you can bring it to CM11 without actually breaking the installed camera? ;)
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] veimus:
FM Radio App

Hi guys, if anybody need FM Radio this app is works very well for me :]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.a2d.s2&hl=en

XDA: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1059296

maybe is too expensive but for me it`s fine, good app :good:
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] paulle:
fxp329

fxp329 is out.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] paulle:
fxp

fxp330 is out
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] paulle:
magnetic compass

Hello I'm experiencing some strange thing every time i flash (update) a fxp or cm-nightly.

After installing a new build magnetic sensor seems to go crazy (showing a value between 300-400 µTesla) and mgnetic compass is showing strange directions. After calibrating the compass is well (40-50 µTesla) and shows north.

Is someone experiencing the same issue ?

Aside from this FXP or CM-nightly is running smooth on my z1c.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development] da900:
Wake-locks/battery drain

Hi. Since 29.07 and 31.07 nightlies I have experienced a huge battery drain. Looking into CPU Spy shows that phone does not go into deep sleep. And looking into batery settings shows that 40-50% of battery are draining because of SistemUI.apk. Does anyone have the same? I guees that all these happens because of new feature - "Make incoming call screen style configurable"... Am I right?