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[Xperia Z1 General] NanoSurfer:
Guys, let me tell you a little secret and you might not like it....

In order to fix all your problems, backup ALL your music, files, photos and whatnot. Then perform a factory reset and delete contents on SD card!! But even that is not enough, you have to repair your phone through PCC (which will write files and folders correctly, simple factory reset is not good enough)

Now some of you will be horrified at this thought, but hey. It worked for me and because I don't care about music, apps and stuff on my phone, I downloaded only the apps that I needed again and since doing this, phone has been 100%. But here's the catch, DON'T RESTORE! It will restore the same malformed folder structure which is useless!

I started getting bad battery life because media server was running constantly, sound was broken in speaker, HDR was grayed out in camera app, etc, etc, etc... and by resetting and repairing, the software and phone are now working as it should. BUT I DID NOT RESTORE! Don't do that! Just manually copy music and pictures back to phone, even better, use PCC to do it so it can be stored correctly.

That's my advice, take it or leave it.
[Xperia Z1 General] k.s.deviate:
thank you for the advise, how would this affect those of us who are rooted using [MENTION=410007]Nut[/MENTION] rom? would we lose root and recovery?
[Xperia Z1 General] NanoSurfer:
More than likely, yes. I'm not rooted so I can't say for sure, but Im 99.99% sure that you will lose root because repairing through PC companion will flash the factory firmware back to your device (although I strongly believe that PCC wont even work because you are rooted, unless you re-install a stock FTF ), but this is pure speculation on my part.
[Xperia Z1 General] jiggyk:
Disabled smart connect and rebooted. The rings come in through the speaker allright, BUT, one major problem:

Connected the headphones and played the walkman app. Then closed the app and disconnected the headphones. Then tried to adjust the volume of the ringtone/notification tone and the ringing wouldn't stop!!! The volume would work but it would just keep ringing until I rebooted the phone!

P.S.: May not be because of disconnecting smart connect, I think it is a problem. Secondly, the notification/ringtone sound breaks in the beginning. Wish I hadn't jumped to upgrade and I really wonder if Sony does ANY testing at all. :(
[Xperia Z1 General] k.s.deviate:
So.... PCC recognized and repaired my rooted 4.4.. downside I dont have TWRP or root. Upside I really do have zero issues now, and battery is like or better than 4.3 :good:
[Xperia Z1 General] shahzaib.khan:
What about the data did you lost it or not? Likes notes and save data every thing
[Xperia Z1 General] k.s.deviate:
If your talking to me, I lost everything on the internal storage, all downloaded apps were gone, sound settings like ringtone etc. stayed as well as wallpaper on the homescreen, eq settings etc. were reset. SD card was left untouched.
[Xperia Z1 General] papzi57:
Seems like: It's working!

One day ago I don't have a sound error....

Maybe it was the solution!

Update:

Today, after one incoming call, the sound coming trough earpice again. Damm! Basszus!

I do NOT think, we can not find the solution!
[Xperia Z1 General] funky0308:
I really doubt you'll fix that with any solution posted here (or somewhere else on XDA)

I would advise that all of you who have that problem post a list off apps you are using...

I had that problem but, even I thought disabling smart connection is.solution, I don't think that anymore.

I deleted all apps I don't need and it's been a long time since I had sound problems...

I quite sure that one of 3rd party app is causing this problem.

Comparing your list of installed apps with mine (or someone else who doesn't have that problem) could help you...

I'll post list - if someone wants to try...
[Xperia Z1 General] sachilleas:
We can do all this or... Sony can give us an update and make our telephone usable again.
[Xperia Z1 General] albertobom:
I'm starting to think that this might be a virus. :P
[Xperia Z1 General] Wolfbreak:
The Problem how can fix Sony something that they dont have? If this is a real bug every User would face it but theres Users without Sound and Camera Bugs so this cant come from the Firmware becouse im on the same Firmware as you all.
[Xperia Z1 General] sachilleas:
In this case every other phone with 4.4.2 should have some users complaining about the bugs we have mentioned too. This is not the case. Only Sony phones have the exact same bugs, even if some users haven't met them yet..
[Xperia Z1 General] Wolfbreak:
I didnt meant it like it is Android 4.4.2 bug it for sure is a Sony bug, but i said not all Sony Users have this so it cant only be a bug in the FW. I dont know what could couse this but for sure Sony should check this becouse the FW should run fine on all Z1.
[Xperia Z1 General] Killer2k8:
after a few days of testing i can confirm that disabling smart conect and/or using the build.prop tweaks above does NOT solve the issue.

I will downgrade to the original FTF (backed up) and upgrade via ota, to see if the bug exists.
[Xperia Z1 General] papzi57:
Any Xposed modul?

Seems to me like it would be a problem since I installed Xposed framework and some modules.

Now I uninstalled Xposed, and now the sound is right.

I will try this few hours... and report back
[Xperia Z1 General] Killer2k8:
Flashed original phone rom CE 4, .136 , after that updated to 4.4 via PCC and right after the update called a number go to settings -> volume -> ringtone , comming of the top speaker.... so the bug is in the kitkat fw that sony built itself.

IT CAN be an app, that may come preinstalled......but for a phone that costs 600EURs for me to make a investigation this deep only to hear my phone ring it's too much already....
[Xperia Z1 General] Fenix:
I/m using RomAur and everything is just perfect except that sound bug. I'd hate to go back to 4.3 but if nobody finds a solution I'd have to because this is so annoying...
[Xperia Z1 General] thomasru1978:
The following is working for me to solve this f... notification sound issue, i have deleted the SmartKey App, which i have installed after flashing kitkat, and then i restarted my mobile phone ! That's it for me , all is okay with notification sounds now !

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[Xperia Z1 General] Fenix:
I'm afraid that's only temporary. Simple reboot fixes it temporary.
[Xperia Z1 General] Fenix:
Got fed up. Back to stock 4.3 :/
[Xperia Z1 General] sachilleas:
I want to go back to 4.3 because of this problem too. Does flashing 4.3 via flashtool (ftf file) voids warranty?
[Xperia Z1 General] Fenix:
I think it's warranty safe.
[Xperia Z1 General] hondaguy:
Went back to 4.3 due to sound bug too
[Xperia Z1 General] knudsen81:
No i won't only unlocking bootloader does
[Xperia Z1 General] olokos:
This bug happened for me only ONCE and I'm using 4.4 since it came out, I don't want to sound like a crappy advertiser, but guys, try my latest (2.1) volume mod with any option except for DEAF and if you're listening to music then try using my Apollo player. I couldn't see any people complaining about this issue in any of my topics, so maybe this is it?

I know it looks dumb, but maybe that's the issue with audio player?

Wysłane z mojego C6903 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xperia Z1 General] shahzaib.khan:
I repaired my 4.4 from sony companion. N now every thing is perfect n before that i jus backup my data and after repair i formated my sd card

Running smoothly since yesterday

And the best thing is all the data is there after usimg the backup option from sony software ware
[Xperia Z1 General] knudsen81:
I did the same but after a while it come back
[Xperia Z1 General] shahzaib.khan:
Yes you were right. Just got that problem again Sony developers sucks
[Xperia Z1 General] Wolfbreak:
It is of no use at all if you Backup and Restore your Stuff, to really test this everything should be wiped and not restored if you restore your Apps its the same again, same with SD Card.
[Xperia Z1 General] metalslugxx:
I've downgrade to 4.3, thanks sony.....
[Xperia Z1 General] Fenix:
Actually, there are no real improvements in KK I don't see why we would trouble ourselves with it :)
[Xperia Z1 General] knudsen81:
Sony will soon release a bugfix

Sendt fra min C6903 med Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 General] shahzaib.khan:
Sony jus rushed for the 4.4 because samsung released it already. Sony developers are the worst developer of all time
[Xperia Z1 General] Fenix:
Try to uninstall Chrome updates and clear cash. Some say it helps.
[Xperia Z1 General] jiggyk:
A very basic workaround for the ear speaker issue. Not a good one, but better than rebooting after every call!

When the ringtones start coming from the speaker (for me, after EVERY call received or made, irrespective whether answered or not), change the volume in sound settings to zero (vibration). Call your phone from another phone, let it vibrate for 2-3 seconds and then disconnect. Go back to the sound settings and drag the volume to the desired level. At this point, for me at least, the sound comes from the external speaker. Now you are good to go and ready for another call!!

Don't know how long I'll have to keep doing this....
[Xperia Z1 General] livanov:
Just call your phone from another one, reject call, and that is it :)

Sound comes from correct speaker now ;)
[Xperia Z1 General] shahzaib.khan:
Call sony and disconnect it when they will call back abuse them. Best solution i guess
[Xperia Z1 General] N1XM1X:
or you can run the diagnostics for loudspeaker. this fixes the bug but only for so long!
[Xperia Z1 General] olokos:
Hahaha, that would be great :D

Wysłane z mojego C6903 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xperia Z1 General] Wolfbreak:
I didnt meant that it isnt Sonys Fault i just said that if you fully fresh install 4.4 without restoring or backups it might work becouse there are some Users that doesnt have Problems but it for sure is Sonys Fault becouse it should work fine without doing these 100 Steps to get it work.
[Xperia Z1 General] jiggyk:
I did a fresh install without backups and restore and I still got problems. Why is it not Sony's fault? Didn't they test the ROM before handing it out? Now we have to do a lot many steps to go back to 4.3 or give the phone to the dealer to restore back 4.3.
[Xperia Z1 General] Wolfbreak:
You understand me wrong again i said that i dont said that its not Sonys Fault, it is Sonys Fault 100%. What i wanted to say is that you should still try to fully fresh Install as a advice but as you already did and it still isnt working theres no other way to wait for a Bugfix from Sony, i just said you should try that becouse theres some Users without Problems even when most have this Problem.
[Xperia Z1 General] jiggyk:
Apologies if I sounded rude. I'm just annoyed because this is the worst bug I have encountered in an official fw. In addition there isn't even a squeak from Sony on their forum. All they are saying is that 'these issues' will be addressed in the next update. When? Nobody knows.
[Xperia Z1 General] Wolfbreak:
I hope soon becouse if more then 50% of the People on KK have it they need to be quick with that. If you dont hear your Calls for what do you have this Phone then :D ? No Problem mate ;)
[Xperia Z1 General] sumedh123:
Guys just play music for 1 sec And loudspeaker works.

This is just a temporary fix.
[Xperia Z1 General] shahzaib.khan:
There is no problem woth loud speaker there is problem in some script i think because the problem is only with notification sound, movies app n ringing tone
[Xperia Z1 General] Wolfbreak:
Yeah thats true indeed, i noticed it when i once had that bug.
[Xperia Z1 General] Killer2k8:
Can someone test this app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.woodslink.android.wiredheadphoneroutingfix

Set it for Media -> Speaker, Phone Call -> Earpiece , Notification checked SPEAKER

and do some tests.
[Xperia Z1 General] Killer2k8:
Nobody tested it? I can surely say it fixes the issue just by installing the app, and blocking NOTIFICATION & RINGTONE to external speaker, no other settings required.

Also by google search i founded that NEXUS 5 also has this issue on kitat, motorola and some other samsung phones

https://www.google.ro/search?q=sound+coming+from+earpiece+android

So this problem is not only for xperia, also in the comments for the app above you can see people with other phones, with exact same problem wich says that fixed their problem!

Also sony is releasing bug fix next week:

http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/04/0...a-z1-z-ultra-and-z1-compact-users/#more-23648
[Xperia Z1 General] jiggyk:
I tried it too, doesn't fix it.
[Xperia Z1 General] blikie:
Nvm delete.
[Xperia Z1 General] BlackSoulxxx:
Re

Hey

I have this problem right after update to KK: Listen music throught earphone and press pause button on the earphone. Suddently the music is not pause, instead they play on ext speaker. In 4.3 there is no such problem

P/S: I use Apple Iphone 5 earphone, dont have any other brand but I'll get one and test:mad::mad:
[Xperia Z1 General] jiggyk:
Hi,

Just "discovered" something new, may or may not be related, but I think that it could be very important.

I was watching a video clip, and I realised that the sound was from the ear speaker, which obviously meant that the bug had come into play. I thought that since I had spoken on the phone about an hour ago, what if it had something to do with the proximity sensor? I just covered the top of the phone with my hand (without touching the screen or pressing any hardware button, just barely touching the phone) while the video was playing. The moment I removed my hand, low and behold, the external speaker starts working!!

I will be doing some tests and if I get some results, I'll post them here.
[Xperia Z1 General] sucker for sony's:
Guys try flashing this it might help you?

http://www.mediafire.com/?wwgjqzk1qz902yo
[Xperia Z1 General] jiggyk:
Now, in 'settings', when I am adjusting the volume of the ringtone/notifications, the ringtone just doesn't stop ringing. No matter what I do, even when I exit settings, it keeps ringing in the background. I then have to reboot for it to stop!!

Really, what a nightmare!
[Xperia Z1 General] olokos:
Grab that 2.3 mod if you just want the sound fix from the .757 ftf!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50128183
[Xperia Z1 General] iamvyshak:
Update to 14.3.A.0.757 sound bug is fixed

Please update to the latest kitkat firmware 14.3.A.0.757 I can confirm that the sound bug (ringtone sounding thru earpiece) is fixed. Not just that, the overall performance of the phone seems to have improved a great deal too.:good:
[Xperia Z1 General] darklord408:
Experiencing the same darn bug :(
[Xperia Z1 General] jiggyk:
Haven't experienced this since the update to .757. Maybe you should try a clean install of the .757 FW build.
[Xperia Z1 General] darklord408:
Performed reflash fw via Sony PCC and bug still persist. I do hope issue gets fixed on the 761 update
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Miles Wolf:
Hi there all.

This is a simple question: what's the best video player for the Xperia Play? I mean, for playing HD (720p, not 1080p) content.

I used a lot Moboplayer, but it slows a lot in HD videos, even installing the codecs... And the latest versions of Moboplayer take a while to start and it's a bit annoying...

What video player do you use for HD content? Please, if the recommendation you give needs some codec, say wich one (a direct link can be even more helpfull!).
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raminta:
I recommend mx video player

In my opinion it is the best video player
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fliperpl:
agree
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EdvinuxxxS:
yap :D
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Miles Wolf:
I installed MX Player and it worked fine with anime episodes in 720p, and without any codec!

Thanks!:victory:
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] freerida:
I have a feeling we're actually gonna be getting this now.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] play3man:
That is there for a looooooong time
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] rob rich:
you mean loooooooooooooooooong time :D
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] pshdo:
About 5 months of investigation now...

Sony have never been fast, but this is just crazy...

It shouldn't take more than a day or so, to find out the needed information (if drivers are pressent for the hardware and so on), and make the decision...
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Kilek_360:
The only I know is that in the Nexus 7 (2012) KitKat has a lot of bugs if you compare with 4.3, 4.3 on XV works very good, I wont complain if 4.4 never comes, im really happy with everything on this phone and the last I want is these bugs also in my phone...

But if 4.4 finally arrives and bugfree well, I think at least Sony will enhance the experience with added capabilities
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] andrasandhi:
im sure it'll take very loooooooooooooooooong time to have 4.4 :D
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Gasai Yuno:
You mean you can actually port, build and test 4.4 for Xperia V with all the customisations within just one day? Sony must hire you ASAP.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] pshdo:
You are far off with that comment...

The investigation part, is only to look at the hardware and find out if every needed drivers are available...

Then, when all drivers are available, the ONLY thing that is needed is for the company CEO to make the decision to actually build the Rom for the unit...

And then after that, all the "investigation" is done...

Then only building the Rom remains, but that part is not "investigation" at all, because at this point all possibly opsticals (drivers and so on) are clear and solved !

If you was right then ALL Sony phones, including the Z1 should have been labeled "under investigation" until the release day of KitKat...?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Gasai Yuno:
Unlike you I have no access to Sony's internal procedure manuals for firmware development, so I'm speaking based on what my company (Panasonic) does when it considers firmware upgrades for handsets. For us, investigation phase means getting a generic build with certain customisations to run on target hardware.

Actual development phase involves optimisations and debugging.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Samerramez:
its looks like good:)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] pshdo:
Just look at how SONY usually do things...?

The "investigation" label, is not what Sony usually calls it when they are in development, so atm. i am pretty shure that nothing is done, and SONY just at some point abandon the product line...

But let's wait and see...
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] FaiselW:
The chances of Sony releasing 4.4 for the t,tl,tx and v is 0.01%. Have a look at the way they have previously updated models
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Katsurage:
Indeed it's probably too unlikely fr Sony to release 4.4 for V, but sometimes miracles do happen. Who knows.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Starlith:
Don't count it out. It said the same thing for ZR while the Z and Z Ultra had their 4.4 confirmed. It was only recently they confirmed ZR.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] tianzhisun:
Hey, bro, U r too optimistic:victory::victory::victory:
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] naufalhadyan:
A bit disappointing. XV was, back in the day, heavily compared side by side to its months older competitor, Galaxy S3, yet that exact competitor now recieve Kitkat upgrade and XV will (highly likely) be left in the dark.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] sk7575:
I am running the cingular 8125 using Summiters latest 2.3 ROM. I *DID NOT* put the new official cingular rom on.

I am located in the Houston area, but am in Dallas for work this week. The phone is dropping calls ALOT lately (the last 3 days or so). this was happening both in dallas and in houston. The phone is only 3 weeks old, should I send it back and get a new one since I can? Or is this a cingular issue.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] jasonmoe:
i had this happening when i got mine i went in and they game me a new sim card 64k something and now no dropped calls
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] bneuman:
I wander if its not your rom thats the problem. I've had my cingular 8125 for a couple of weeks now (in Dallas), and I haven't had one dropped call yet.

I'm still waiting for the official rom update from HTC so I can use direct push, but other than that, I haven't had a problem. Probably best to contact cingular and find out if its a network problem, or if it might be your rom.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] CameronJ:
check the following link - seems to be a problem with certain apps requesting data connections

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=53432&highlight=
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] ayethein:
I found on S4 & N3 forum and working on S3 as well. I test on 4.3 MK6 Rom.

Finally I get the S5 Weather Widget fully working (not the themed one but the real from S5).

(needed S4 or N3 or S5 launcher use to)

Instructions:

1. Download:

- S5 Accuweather widget from here --> http://www.mediafire.com/?cf63akk190pf5yx

- Weatherdaemon from here --> http://www.mediafire.com/?gvhvuvt7rs1k1o8

2. Delete AccweatherWidget.apk, AccweatherWidget_Main.apk & AccweatherDemon.apk from system/app.

( for odex rom need to delete .odex as well )

3. My 2 apk send to system/app permission rw-r--r--.

4. Reboot

5. Open Touchwiz launcher and put the widget on the Home.

Interest thing:

If you open the widget and go to Setting/transparency of widget you can set the transparency.

Credit :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2691599

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2691800
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] masteriori:
So far, it seems as though, there are no weather animations?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] theenjoyment:
not work

not work for me S4 revolution v12

My apk file names Accuweather2013 and weatherwidgetdaemon and accuweatherdaemon all deletes apk but not working
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] myshu:
Works great on latest archidroid.

For those of you who can't make it work make sure you have the s4 or note 3 launcher installed first.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] masteriori:
Does the widget show animations? It's all very static, still images.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] myshu:
No animations.

It may need some more.libs
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Kik0o:
No.

But it needs new fonts.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Kik0o:
I made S5 flashable fonts .zip

Its pretty big, weather widget must depend on some of them as now my clock font is correct.

link: http://d-h.st/5gk
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Richcar:
Can you make 6×3 one for the galaxy tab the 4×2 is working perfect but I need a 6×3 to cover the tab screen
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] stoianmitkov:
И
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Musti14:
nice

nice :)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] xperiax10mini:
thank you very much Kik0o , but still no animations

do you know why ? the S5 weather widget dont have animations?

because in settings the animation option dissapear
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] mrjoy:
I flashed note 3 launcher & pushed two weather apk files to system's folder & restart but it says problem in loading widget..?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Kik0o:
No, the new widget is simpler and doesnt have animations, I like it more.

---------- Post added at 11:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:35 PM ----------

Clear launcher and widget data.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] wajiman:
for me its not appearing after a reboot in widgets section. on omega v56
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] ahmadS3arabi:
Thanks a lot
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] James.D™:
Wow!! Good

Thanks:)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] gopzzz:
Hi thank you... this works in archi v1.7.12.

Installed launcher and then fonts follpwed by pushing the accueeather and demon apk in to system/data then reboot clear cache and data in application for launcher and weather...

It works great now...

But animation is missing....
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] afcrib:
Already been explained that this widget has no animation! on the other hand you can set the transparency level according to your taste ;)