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[Xperia Z2 General] secun:
Good news! As we were concerned about the matter, we've also been talking today with a Sony sales rep and he told us that:

- They will start shipments on April 14.

- They will serve preorders first, then new orders placed. Supposedly regular sales will be opened from Sony's website that same day.

- They never expected such high demand, but we were assured that there will be no delays.

And besides, the Sony store is closed for maintenance. Maybe preparing sales campaign?
[Xperia Z2 General] x102x96x:
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Samsung Galaxy S5 launch – 18.00. Barcelona. 23 February. Price the same. Launch – end of April. Specs – u know them :) new touchwiz ;)

— Eldar Murtazin (@eldarmurtazin) January 21, 2014

he s not reliable !
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[Xperia Z2 General] jonmorris:
That's pretty poor for Sony if true. Seems they weren't actually willing to commit too much money to getting large scale production going then.

In recent years, Apple, Samsung and others will have gone all in on a new flagship. If demand was lower, the stock will still be sold over time through new advertising campaigns, or if necessary, a price cut (less applicable to Apple on the price cut mind).

If Sony has been cautious, it makes me wonder why. When they announced it, we got all the press releases from the carriers saying they'd be selling it. It stands to reason, they'll be getting large orders in.

But, now that more and more places are reporting a delay, I have to assume that some people saying it's still on target simply weren't told yet. It does look like the news of the delay is coming from Sony in an official capacity.

I actually think Eldar might be right on this. His success rate has fallen a lot over the years, and he's certainly someone who holds a grudge against many manufacturers that stopped feeding him early production devices to do 300 page reviews on, but he clearly does still have some good contacts who give him inside information - if not the actual hardware itself.
[Xperia Z2 General] chesterr:
One of the online retailers said that they are getting the Taiwan version of the Z2 in mainland in China and they already have the Z2 for the China region.

Since I want google play store I will have to stick with the Taiwan or Hong Kong. So I don't think that they will push it that back and I am pretty sure they are starting to sell the device.

Here's the link if you're interested in getting this device. But he's in China for sure.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0d.6639537.0.0.ou6KNk&id=37488089756
[Xperia Z2 General] jaydeee007:
screen issues

Screen issues could well be a problem to cause delay

I have a (prototype) Z2 and even with 'Glove Mode' off, the screen will work with gloves on

it will also work with a wad of tissues over the end of my finger

and worst of all it will still respond and start apps etc when the SONY Style book type cover is closed!

very annoying having to turn off screen before closing the flap.

With glove mode enabled ....maybe a gentle puff of air may even work!!!!!!

Could firmware fix this?

J:D
[Xperia Z2 General] secun:
Spanish carrier Yoigo announces availability on April 25. I assume they have stock enough.
[Xperia Z2 General] Carphedon:
T-Mobile NL will be the first retailer to start selling it in the Netherlands and i can confirm that it is delayed to week 20 (12-05).
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] Viren404:
Is it possible to move apps to the SD card?
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] sanjayi8552:
yes it is possiable if ur device is rooted

First root your device and download (link to sd) free form play store create partition in sd card (ext-2) and link all apps of ur phone to sd card . its done its vary simple. thankx me if i help you
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] rahulkk007:
I rooted my galaxy quattro. Partitioned my sd card(16 gb class 10 )to a fat 32 partition and a ext2 partition using aparted. Installed link to sd. I am able to link apps but cannot move apps to sd. Getting message that primary external storage is emulated from internal storage. I have attached screen shotshots. How to move the apps to sd....please help
[Android Apps and Games] llcdraco:
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Instead of boring digits, our game has atmospheric evolution setting, and we have spent much effort to get decent look and feel of our game.

Game is still easy to play and very addictive, but now it has nicer graphics and sound and also support of leaderboards and sharing options.

Google Play

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dracollc.evorushfree

App Store

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/evo-rush/id849621751?ls=1&mt=8

APK direct download link : http://www.sendspace.com/file/tsilzv (14mb, too large file for attachment)
[Android Apps and Games] llcdraco:
If you have any suggestions please let us know - we will try to implement them.
[Android Apps and Games] llcdraco:
for now its robot (combining two robots gives amoeba)

but we are adding 3 new levels of evolution in the next update (two somewhere in the middle and one after the robot) so it will be much harder to get two tiles of the last type even on 6x6 field.
[Android Apps and Games] Piny12:
Can you list the required permissions and why each is required?
[Android Apps and Games] KIDSGAMESGALAXY:
Font is too thin, you can slightly increase it. Cool game.
[One (M8) General] biggles1000:
Got my gray HTC M8 (UK, contract on 3 Mobile) on Thursday, been treating it like a baby since - keeping it in the rubbery case that came with it; putting it down gently; and when carrying it with me in a pocket, making sure to put it in one that is completely empty of anything else.

I haven't bought a screen protector yet because the one I have my eye on on Amazon doesn't seem to be available at the moment, but figured I'd be ok for a few days. I was wrong.

Today I noticed two hairline scratches, one about 1cm long, the other around 2cm, in the bottom left quarter of the screen. What I don't understand is how - every single time I get a new device that boasts Gorilla Glass, I think "well, hopefully it won't be quite so hopelessly fragile as the last" only to be let down time and time again.

So, anybody else with the new M8 noticed scratches on their screen yet?
[One (M8) General] Chris_c81:
Official HTC Screen Protectors 2 pack £9.99 in Carphone Warehouse.

Don't forget the 6 months free screen replacement ;)
[One (M8) General] htc finatic:
I still have my m7 for a couple weeks. Same glass, never had a screen protector on it, never had an issue. I don't baby it, but I do make sure nothing else is in my pocket. These things are so tough, can't even imagine what you are doing to it.
[One (M8) General] jxr94:
It's quite possible there was a tiny bit of sand in your pocket, and that's really all it takes to scratch these glass screens my man :/
[One (M8) General] jspradling7:
I haven't used a screen protector in almost three years. Do you lay the phone face down on tables, rub the phone on your shirt or pants to clean the screen, or use paper towels on it? I don't baby my phones at all and never get scratches. Sorry you scratched yours.
[One (M8) General] jtc276:
I'm just as unlucky as the OP, so I always exercise caution when having a new phone. Before even receiving it, I have a cheap case and screen protector just to hold me over until something better comes out. It's very important to keep my devices flawless because I always sell them to subsidize the cost of a newer phone. There are some people who will boast about Gorilla Glass being the greatest thing ever, but I've still experienced scratches on the few devices I haven't protected so well. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. Maybe I'm just unlucky. Either way, I'll probably never stop using screen protectors.
[One (M8) General] skoobee:
I put a screen protector on the minute I got mine. However, if u were to believe the video on line then its practically impossible to scratch the m8 screen.
[One (M8) General] Arthur Hucksake:
It's always the laying face down on the table that does it. I bet 70%+ of accounts of scratched screens is that.
[One (M8) General] vegetaleb:
Same scenario with 2 M7 I had, hairline scratches while I am very careful, though M7 is Gorilla glass 2 and M8 glass 3 so I was expecting to be better.

Perhaps HTC is using another coating above the Gorilla glass which is pretty scratchable

The double flip case was a good protection on M7 and the Dot cover will on M8
[One (M8) General] biggles1000:
Something like grit in my pocket is the only possibility, as I've been using clean spectacle cloths to wipe the screen with and haven't even once placed it face down on anything because I wanted to avoid it scratching. I'm not sure how HTC Advantage works (if at all) outside the US, but I allegedly signed up for Three Rescue (don't seem to be able to access it at the moment) when getting the phone so if the scratches become unbearable then I guess I can swap it.

My previous phone was the black HTC One S, which, you know, had the whole "you don't need a case" claim by HTC, followed by many disgruntled customers such as myself being dismayed at the appalling transformation of the outer shell. Since then I trust HTC's durability claims a lot less, and I've never had a device with Gorilla Glass not get scratched in some way or another, despite being very careful with my devices. I just wish I had bought some form of screen protector beforehand...
[One (M8) General] mushages:
Gorilla Glass doesnt mean the screen isnt scratchable. its hard to have a big scratch on it but its easy to do some tiny scratches... its always been like this..
[One (M8) General] Nippero:
Thats not how hardness works.

If you have something hard enough (compared to the gorilla glass) then it'll be just as easy to make a big scratch as it is to make a small scratch.

My M7 has a bunch of lil scratches on it, mostly from me putting it face down on tables, and one time I kept it in the same tight jeans pocket as my Anker battery pack (it was charging the phone) and somehow the battery pack left a rub mark on the screen =.=

Will be putting a screen protector on my M8 probably.. not sure.. meh

I have a cheap one ordered for now.
[One (M8) General] mushages:
thats the best way around. and I prefer http://www.clear-coat.com/ as i tried it on my Butterfly S and loved it! very thin smooth and you dont feel like you even applied any sort of protection + i got life time warranty on it.
[One (M8) General] crawlgsx:
This x 100. I think this every time I see someone say something like the OP. I have never used Screen protectors or Cases on any of my phones, and I have never damaged a single phone. Sure light scratches on the back from setting it on tables/desks, but never the screen.

Biggest reasons I see people scratch screens are setting it face down, putting it in pockets/bags with change/keys, or dry wiping the screen (using a cloth/shirt/etc to wipe off the screen... rubbing sand/etc in to glass)
[One (M8) General] biggles1000:
As true as that is with other people, I've done nothing but treat the M8 with care. Never face down on a surface, always resting fully on a surface rather than hanging off, always carried in a pocket with no other items, regular cleaning all over,... other than the possibility of grit I still don't see how this could have happened as it's been treated with the utmost care. Even when plugging the micro USB cable in I've done it carefully and properly so as to avoid any markings around the port as happened on the One S. Yes, when my devices reach the end of their tenure they tend to look sub-par, but I never mistreat them. Other than my old Qtek and Touch Pro2, I've yet to have a device live out its period of usage and come out the other end with an unmarked screen.
[One (M8) General] Tiann:
Personally I always end up with little scratches on my Screen. My M7 was no exception. That had quite a few small scratches on the screen, but I never kept a screen protector on.

My M8 now has a screen protector and I will probably keep it that way. The ones I picked up are brilliant and I can't even tell it's on there without squinting my eyes!
[One (M8) General] EtherealRemnant:
I haven't used a screen protector since I had my HTC Hero and I never have scratched screens. The Captivate has some hairline scratches but it also went flying out of a moving vehicle so its amazing the glass isn't shattered entirely.
[One (M8) General] kokocabana:
I've been using the original Desire since 2010 without a protector and maybe half of that was without a case. I can only find 2 or 3 hairline scratches which I can't even see unless I turn off the screen and reflect some light over them. I've slipped on some ice once and fell directly onto my phone without a case and it only cracked my camera lens cover. If my 4+ year old phone can handle that without gorilla glass, then I can only imagine that any new phone I buy should be near invincible.
[One (M8) General] skyline23:
I used to hate screen protectors until I started using Spigen ones. I get them for all my phones and most folks have no idea there's a screen protector when I sell the phone. They are very good quality, and the fit is always perfect if you take your time to do it right. NEVER buy those junk screen protectors that the carrier stores sell. Those are the ones that make people hate screen protectors.
[One (M8) General] mr butterworth:
a google search brought me to this forum and I just wanted to post to help get the word out there: I've had the same experience with my M8. this is my fifth smartphone total and I haven't used any kind of screen protector since the early days. I've never needed them, never had any issues with scratches until this one. I've only had it for two weeks and have treated it with the same level of care I have all the others but somehow it's gotten several in that time. it's like there's some sort of extra layer over top or something, but so far I haven't found any info supporting this. I tried taking it back but of course t mobile won't give me the time of day. so it looks like I'm stuck with it for the next six months at least.

excellent phone otherwise.
[One (M8) General] Shebee:
People who scratch just don't handle with enough care. I only get very minimal scratches that are barely visible in sunlight if the screen is off and at a specific angle. And I even clean my display with my jeans and stuff.

I had the m8 for a week without a protector (i went and got one for this phone but I think I'll take it off after a few weeks anyway) and it was 100% perfect.
[One (M8) General] otariq:
My old HTC never had a single scratch. Once I got the nexus 4 that thing filled with scratches front and back within 5 months. The back I can understand because of placing it on tables but I couldn't believe the amount of scratches on the front. I always placed it screen up and in empty pockets. I guess **** happens. I'm using a bse on this m8 for at least a few months to keep it nice and new, although the back does have a couple of hairline scratches below the camera and at the bottom. I think the T-Mobile guy did that when placing it on the counter to hook it up to their diagnostic computer.
[One (M8) General] techmarine1992@gmail.com:
Tempered glass screen protectors all the way
[One (M8) General] BrockFerens:
I use ghost armour front and back, glass screen protectors are great as well. I like it on the back as it keeps it looking brand new -:) comes with little ring to put around the camera lense to.

Sent from my Renovated Elemental M8
[One (M8) General] Funkym0nkey:
I find it funny that people move quickly to deduce that someone must be putting things in pocket with phone or putting phone face down on table to get scratches.

Speck of sand in pocket and it is game over for any glass. It does not have to be bad, carless use.

At the same time, people also need to understand this and put screen protectors on if they want to ensure no micro scratches on the screen. There is no other way. You might go years without incident, but that one day when a grain of sand finds way in your pocket, it will scratch your phone.

From my HTC ONE M8 GPE, in your face!
[One (M8) General] alwin006:
I don't trust all of these people who said they didn't have a single scratch after a year+ of use without a screen protector. It's not possible. There's always a very very tiny scratch after such a long time of use, even if you can only notice it under sunlight it is still a scratch
[One (M8) General] mr butterworth:
I thought the same until now.

all I can tell you is that yes, I do. I've also got a tablet with roughly six times the real estate and it's free of scratches as well. for now I'm operating under the assumption that there's either some sort of soft coating over the glass, or some sort of manufacturing defect. I plan on getting in touch with HTC to see if I can get any satisfaction that way.
[One (M8) General] HtcOneJon:
Tablets seem to have a different type of coating to phones.

As for my M8, I dropped it on the floor and it magically hit the only used staple on the entire carpet so I have a 2mm scratch.

I have learned to live with it...... ...... *squint* ....
[One (M8) General] redpoint73:
I don't think there are any tablets with Gorilla Glass, if that is what you mean. I'm guessing its too expensive to use such a large panel of GG, and tablet manufacturers seem hell bent on making cheap tablets (or at least squeezing every penny to keep prices down), since that is what the public is buying.

So what you have are tablet displays that are pretty easy to scratch or break. A few weeks ago, I just shattered the screen on my Sammy Note 8, with a drop less than a foot (given I think the screen hit the sharp corner of a piece of furniture on the way down).
[One (M8) General] bit1:
I bought the glass screen protector that's literally a piece of glass ( I get a discount so only paid like $10. Since it's glass it feels the same to me and loss gorgeous and so far I've been lucky with no scratches and no case on my phone since I can't hide this beautiful phone
[One (M8) General] boe323:
yes ...I have 2 airline fractures or scratches ...bottom left corner ....im beginning to think theres a defect in the glass or a problem with there work line. Ive had 3 HTC phones ...2 onex's and a onex+ never ever had a scratch on any of them ...even the camera lense on htc onex+ wasn't marked. Im horrified to see these 2 marks on bottom left corner when I haven't put the phone in my pocket ...never been face down ...never been out of the house so far either ....well ....on the back next to the door. Find it hard to believe that ive scratched it ...just never noticed until I was in the sun. How about people checking there screens in pure sunlight and getting some feedback.
[One (M8) General] biggles1000:
Yeah, it's certainly a nuisance. I've been treating my M8 exactly the same since, and it hasn't gained any more scratches on the screen, but the two tiny ones from before are still noticeable :( Still love the phone though, it's a beautiful piece of craftsmanship otherwise.
[One (M8) General] boe323:
Ive just checked my dads in sunlight and sure enough he has a mark on the bottom left corner ...but his is only around 2 or 3mm and goes in the opposite direction to mine ...which is around half a centimetre. I contacted customer support ...but the person just didn't care and the whole conversation had that go away feel ...trying to tell me theres no way it got damaged anywhere apart from my handling. Funny though ...improved gorilla glass my ass ....its weaker the onex+ I had that never accumulated as single mark for a year and a half. I can feel the mark with my finger nail so its more than a scratch.
[One (M8) General] vipercoyote:
Same here got a hairline scratch 2 days after I got the phone.Maybe hat is why they offered free glass replacement
[One (M8) General] deeznuts:
Too OCD to rely on Gorilla Glass 1000 if they wanted to call it that for marketing. $10 tempered glass screen protector is a great piece of mind and would never know it's on there either ;).
[One (M8) General] inkednkinked:
Gorilla Glass my a**!

I barely dropped my phone off the arm of the couch last week and shattered my screen. Luckily, my bf found out that HTC will replace your phone (for $29) or fix your screen (free) one time in the first 6 months after the phone's release date in February. That's a lot cheaper than the $175 to get it fixed through T-Mobile! Spread the word!

***CORRECTION***

HTC will replace/fix your phone anytime in the first 6 months after you purchased it, as long as your purchase date is on/after the February 18th release date. ?
[One (M8) General] boe323:
Is that for UK aswell ?
[One (M8) General] GSLEON3:
I have had a lot of devices. I baby all of them & have sold several on Swappa & never had a single scratch, with screen saver or without.

I beat the hell out of my KF HDX 8.9, it gets thrown in a bag with all sorts of stuff & not a single scuff, no scratches, nothing.

HOWEVER, my M8 has two small hairline scratches. One on the black area near the HTC logo & the other in the center of the screen. It is also in a DotView case. Really sucks that the HUGE screen area of the HDX is 100% perfect, meanwhile the babied M8 is already scratched. You cannot feel the scratch with a fingernail, but it is not just a scuff or transfer mark. I am starting to think it is some coating applied to the glass for fingerprints, glare or something. Whatever it is, it sucks.
[One (M8) General] C64c:
Tip, always buy your screen protectors before you acquire the phone ☺
[One (M8) General] GSLEON3:
Tip: If you have nothing worthwhile to add, best to keep it to yourself. :good:
[One (M8) General] C64c:
I'm not smug, really ☺
[One (M8) General] boe323:
Ive found another scratch ....4cm long down the center of the screen ...this is getting silly, its no where near as tough as the htc onex gorilla glass. Now im gonna have to pay for a new screen ....I bet its gonna be at least £100. I may as well sell it on ebay and by a new one.
[One (M8) General] nflchampion:
I put an InvisibleShield HD on mine right after I got it. For whatever reason, I really like the slight tactile feeling of it, it doesn't mess with the screen really at all, and it has a lifetime warranty. In my opinion, it's worth the sticker price, but your mileage may vary.
[One (M8) General] iggdawg:
Gorilla Glass is useless until it's harder than quartz. Quartz is in sand, sand is in pockets.
[One (M8) General] Chris_c81:
+1

People place far too much trust in gorilla glass.
[One (M8) General] boe323:
Well ...I was gonna sell it ...but I attracted a scammer lol ...reported them and now waiting for phone to be picked up for screen replacement ...sucks bigtime that the UK doesn't have HTC advantage. I recon my next door neighbour as chucked dust up into my bedroom window out of jealousy lol ...I have all my electrical stuff (pc etc) next to the window and have a massive fire exit window.
[One (M8) General] Chris_c81:
Advantage is coming according to their we website. Doesn't say when unfortunately.
[One (M8) General] boe323:
So if it does get here before the 6months are up ...I can still use it right ? as im paying for the repair. I never understand HTC'S way of business, so messed up ....one thing for one country ..another thing for another country ...they could release the same stuff in all countries and loads more dollar. Look how many ppl want the 32gb and the dev edition m8 in the UK alone.
[One (M8) General] maidiopt:
i got my htc one m8 since 16. April. Only protector i got is the dot view case. 1 month after, still no scratch. is like new.
[One (M8) General] Chris_c81:
Wish I knew. Been babying mine holding out for Advantage just in case it's needed. They best honour 12 months screen replacement in the UK from point service goes live.
[One (M8) General] boe323:
Something is defo not right here ....like I said before had the onex and onex+ ...sold them both as brandnew a year after ...not a mark ...even the lense on the onex+ was immaculate. leads me to believe some jealousy act as taken place. Bak of my monitor is scratched up ...ive cleaned my room but its too late obviously
[One (M8) General] Chris_c81:
Quick question.

You on drugs!?