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[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ungruntled:
That doesn't seem right.

So according to you I can't put music on my SD Card; I can record movies and photos on the phone onto the SD card but cannot transfer them to a PC, and I can't basically do ANYTHING with files on the SD card on my phone?

That doesn't sound right. What's the point of having an SD Card slot at all then? I thought the Kit Kat restrictions applies to apps, not general files. If you're right I'll have to change to another phone as that is a step backwards. It was SO easy on my Xperia S.

So far I've had to upload all my photos & movies I've taken since getting the Z2 to Dropbox and then download them on my PC from there, which is taking HOURS. I'm then going to format the card and see if that helps (I did not format it on insertion as it showed up OK and all seems well but my PC won't read it even in a reader).

This don't seem right. I'll update later (it will, as I said, be hours) with a solution to this in case anyone else is having the issue I'm having.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheOnlyIntruder:
The restrictions that kitkat impose are that applications cannot write to anywhere on the sdcard and must use their own folder on an sdcard. Applications that have rootaccess are able to bypass this limitation including some pre-installed apps such as the camera, walkman and file commander application.

I have all my music and videos stored on my sd card and have no trouble accessing them and I copy them across in media-transfer mode via usb cable on my pc.

When you attach the sd card to your pc, are you doing it through your phone or via a card reader etc?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ungruntled:
Situation has changed a little now - I can now view the card correctly on my PC.

It's because I'm stubbornly still on XP (I am NOT moving to Vista, 7 or 8 any time in the future!) so I needed an update to enable SDXC cards, otherwise it just gets stuck saying "card isn't formatted, do you want to format it? (yes) Oh, formatting failed" etc.

In case anyone else has problems like this the update is KB955704, available from link below.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=19364

This means I can now just pull the card from my Z2 and stick my music etc. on from there, and pull the photos etc off from there.

It seems even when connecting to PC via the phone's USB lead there are problems until this update is in - I could see the files but not edit them, move, copy, etc etc which is what was REALLY confusing me.

Sorry if I seemed a bit noobie about that. I've actually been flashing my phones, tinkering etc for years and years but I guess I've not had an SDXC card before so didn't realise it wouldn't play ball.

MUCH better now - I don't really care what the KitKat limitations are now I can just transfer files "properly".

Cheers for the explanation about KitKat though, that is very useful.

So I wasted a day transferring files via Dropbox when a poxy Windows update would have solved it. You live and learn. I hope I can save someone else the hassle!
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ericjennings:
The pre-installed File Commander can write to the internal storage. So getting files onto the external add card is two stages. I copy over WiFi from my NAS to internal storage using ES file explorer, then copy from internal to external using file commander.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ungruntled:
Thanks for that, I found that File Commander trick earlier. Problem I had to get around was I went nuts and installed every single app I ever bought but couldn't use properly on my old phones - namely the GTA games which were broken for my Xperia S. I ran out of internal storage within hours of getting my Z2... I got over-excited. I've calmed down now and deleted a load so there's more space and my SD card works fine now when in a card reader.

I've never been able to manage files directly from Explorer on my PC though when the phone is directly connected, either on the S and now the Z2. I think it worked to a point on my Xperia X10 but I mostly used Wifi File Explorer... which isn't working on my Z2 unfortunately, probably due to the Kit Kat restrictions mentioned.

I can kind of see why they did that - my phones used to get full of mystery folders full of crap over time - but it's a shame it breaks a lot of the old ways I used to get things done.

Anyway I apologise if we've gone off topic but thanks everyone for your very helpful hints and advice. I'm actually looking forward to getting my O2 Xperia Z tablet with the bundled offer (£99 for an Xperia Z tablet, yes please O2!) because it will most likely be permanently stuck on good, old-fashioned Jelly Bean. I've not seen much in Kit Kat that has thrilled me. I don't think I'd update to Kit Kat if I had a choice given how firmly a grip of your nuts they have now.

Cheers!
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robt772000:
Hey guys with the 128gb card. How does 4K video go when writing to the card? Is it fast enough?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HOmERCIdAL:
Hi I don't have a 128gb in mines but rather a Sandisk ULTRA 64Gb class 10 SDXC card.

I shot a 2 minute 4k video this afternoon which was saved directly onto the SDcard and on playback there seemed to be no problems whatsoever playing it back.

I hope that helps.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ericjennings:
I have a 128gb card. Just recorded 1 minute of 4k to sd card and played back without problems. File size 391mb.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zaim2012:
What sort of write speeds do you get?

I'm thinking of buying this to replace my 64gb card.
[Asus Transformer TF700] usern ameisval idandnot:
So my mouse pad doesn't work. The arrow just disappears fast. I plug the tablet in and out but doesn't help. Hardware or software problem I think.

Also if I copy files it is extremely slow and will stop after half of the files. I need to disconnect the tablet and try it again. What's the problem?
[Omni Q&A] furb3t:
Have anyone tested if nfc working on latest nightly??? For me, not work
[Omni Q&A] Entropy512:
works fine on my devices. you don't specify which one yours is
[Omni Q&A] furb3t:
I have a gnex ;)
[Omni Q&A] Entropy512:
I need to talk to some other people, that device seems to have a stealth maintainer... Or possibly a 100% inactive one which might require it to be pulled.
[Omni Q&A] furb3t:
I hope that someone take care the maintenance of omnirom on gnex as soon as possible. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] milind701:
Frnds can anyone provide me the link for downloading galaxy core i8262 stock rom.....
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] MirXas:
Here you go. The country does not matter.

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28824
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] mohitpahwa:
Direct download from google drive

Stock Firmware- Galaxy Core:

https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B0LCx8F0gHdIN1BweDdMYzFWckU&export=download

Press thanks if I have helped :)

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[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] emes:
Hello.

Can anybody tell me how to record movies without frameskip on wizard? Because all my recorded movies looks like slideshow :/

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vantt1:
As you may know, most smartphones these days use Gorilla Glass for the digitizer panel. And being digitizers - devices that accept input via a user's finger - fingerprints can be a problem. This is why Gorilla Glass has a neat nanotech oleophobic coating that makes interacting with the screen smoother to the touch and can be easily cleaned of prints.

However, after 6-12 months of daily use, this coating can wear off due to scratches or simply just by using it. As a result, the screen may not feel as smooth as it used to when it was new, and smudges can be very hard to clean off. This coating can be re-applied using aftermarket kits, such as the Fusso one:

But this kit usually costs about $30 for a 5 mL bottle. which is only good for one application for a phone about the size of an iPhone.

The other option is to use a plastic screen protector film. No need for a picture; they're ubiquitous. These protect the fingerprint resistant coating from wearing off, but also defeats the purpose of having a fingerprint resistant coating in the first place. Besides, they scratch very easily and ruin the appearance of an otherwise crystal clear display. Who would want to do that?

I use a tempered glass screen protector that supposedly has an oleophobic coating, but that quickly wore off after about 6 months of use. So I applied a matte screen protector on top of the tempered glass protector. Dat graininess tho!

Anyway, I came across 'Rain Clear'; a liquid designed to be applied onto car windshields to increase visibility in rainy weather. Raindrops bead up and roll off by themselves when the car is moving, keeping the windshield clear. Basically, it's a DIY hydrophobic coating. I bought this 135 mL bottle for $7 from Kmart (in Australia). I'm sure a similar product can be bought at your local variety discount store.

Application is pretty straightforward. I'm going to try it on a non-original Nokia X6 screen first.

Drop a few drops of it onto a piece of folded microfibre cloth, then rub the glass surface in a circular motion until a "haze" is formed on the whole screen.

I used this kind of cloth:

This is the haze:

After complete coverage is achieved, clean the haze off with a cloth (preferably not the same one used to apply the coating) dampened with water until it is clear.

The results (before/after):

And this is on the Note 2:

It makes quite the difference! Water droplets are a lot more spherical now, and it cleans off much easier, too. Now, let's try it on a STAR N9589 - a common Note 2 knockoff that definitely doesn't have a Gorilla Glass panel.

I'm going to apply it to the top half of the screen for comparison purposes.

Such wow!

When using the screen of the Note 2, it certainly feels smoother than before, but only about 50% as smooth as an original screen. Still better than nothing! I applied the coating two days ago. Let's see how long it will last!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] GrayBoltWolf:
Just watch out for what you use on your screen. Some products will burn off what's left of the ophleobic coating , leaving you in a worse state.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vantt1:
I know, that's why I'm only using it on the glass screen protector and not on the Gorilla Glass itself.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vantt1:
Update: The coating seems to slightly wear off in about a week, probably because it wasn't designed to be touched by fingers all the time. This time, I've cleaned the screen (protector, rest assured) with methylated spirits before reapplying the Rain Clear. Once a week isn't that bad, since one 135 mL bottle is good for about 15 applications. 15/7 = about $2.15 7/15 = about $0.47 per application and overall it should last about 4 months. Fusso Smartphone has been reported to last about 6 months, but costs $30.

Worth it!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] LucJoe:
You reversed it

7/15 = $0.47 per
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vantt1:
Oops! Thanks for the correction!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] assist4tech:
Thanks for sharing.

One product that has helped me since my Sony Ericsson M600i days is regular nail polish remover

Its very cheap and you can always flick it from sister's or girlfriend's collection

:D:D
[Sony Cross-Device General] xperiaz2:
Hello Friends I Ported Sony SmartBand SWR10 For Sony Xperia Phones Running JellyBean,KitKat Like Xperia M,SP,TX,V,Z,Z1 Compact,Z1,ZR,ZU I Hope Everyone Like & Enjoy It.

Features

SmartBand SWR10. With this app, you can decide how your SmartBand interacts with your smartphone and which life logging functions are enabled.

Before you install SmartBand SWR10, you will need to install Smart Connect from Sony, a popular device-to-device connectivity app on your smartphone. You will also need Lifelog, an innovative and animated life logging app from Sony. Lifelog lets you set activity goals, track logged activities and view and edit life bookmarks.

When you have installed SmartBand SWR10 app, it will not appear on your home screen. Instead, it will be integrated into Smart Connect.

SmartBand SWR10 app is optimized for Sony Xperia™ smartphones running Android 4.4 or later. Functionality may not be optimal when using SmartBand SWR10 with other smartphones.

SmartBand is an innovative life logging wrist band that lets you keep track of everything you do – your movements, your communication, your entertainment.

Download Link Is On 2nd Post

Screenshots On 3rd Post

Cheers ;) U Can Post Screenshots Too & I'll Add To This Thread

If U Like My Work Dont Forgot To Press Thanks Button
[Sony Cross-Device General] xperiaz2:
Here U Can Download Sony SmartBand SWR10
[Sony Cross-Device General] ogunja:
With this apk it will start to count steps from now on?

Nice job!
[Sony Cross-Device General] xperiaz2:
Yeah Bro ;) thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] ogunja:
Strange took a few steps and did not score in LifeLog,'ll look again to see if it's all right here.

Thank you!
[Sony Cross-Device General] maxld:
You need a Smartband for that. App will only count time that you have spent in apps, or taking pictures. No motion whatsoever.
[Sony Cross-Device General] ogunja:
I thought so!
[Sony Cross-Device General] asanan1:
wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww:o:o:o:o:o:o:o
[Sony Cross-Device General] piergetto:
Hey,first thank u for this great porting,but I have a problem! The app smart connect does not recognize the smartband. I'll leave you some screenshot. If I turn off the bluetooth I can see the message ''reconnect with nfc''..I have a stock rom 4.3.3

Thank u :):)

The screenshots:

http://oi61.tinypic.com/im1dop.jpg

http://oi58.tinypic.com/2reljxv.jpg
[Sony Cross-Device General] playst:
Just using this app is no use , it need to download LiveWare™ manager, and lifelog app

but when you connect the smartband using NFC on 4.3 device, Liveware manager will said it needs 4.4 firmware
[Sony Cross-Device General] runewa:
I get the same message. Anyone got this working on 4.3?
[Sony Cross-Device General] playst:
I think there is no way for 4.3 device to work, because it needs 4.4 features

The only way to work is to use custom 4.4 rom on the old phone

It is working when I use custom 4.4 rom on my old Xperia V

But it is not stable, so finally I brought Z2
[Sony Cross-Device General] urbami:
Any news I will buy Xperia M, which has both NFC and BT4.0 and I would love to work on it.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Trespassing:
Urbami, see post above... If your phone supports 4.4 it will be ok
[Sony Cross-Device General] RedWave31:
Hi everyone, just an update to say that I had trouble installing the app on my HTC One 4.4.3, but moving it to /system made it work. THanks!
[Sony Cross-Device General] william61:
Hi,

It is possible to make a Smartband.apk compatible with all device with JellyBean ? (I have a HTC Desire 500 with BT4.0 et Android 4.1.2).

Thanks ;)

Sorry for my English :D
[Sony Xperia L] dic1911:
My classmate got her phone cwm 6 flashed.

About half hour ago, I asked if she could show me how cwm looks.(cuz no recovery works on my phone)

After that, her phone no longer boot normally like before (always boot into cwm)

The CWM used is found here: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-l/development/cwm-recovery-installer-t2589320

Any suggestions?

Sorry for my bad English and re-posting here(origanal post @ General Q&A)...
[Sony Xperia L] srcharged:
switch off and remova battery. wait a while and then reboot.
[Sony Xperia L] dic1911:
Already tried this method, ain't working :(
[Sony Xperia L] GuestK0058:
Is flashmode accessible?

Yes? Just flash a stock FTF

She might have accidentally formatted /system
[Sony Xperia L] passie99:
Or just flash another kernel.. Thats the easiest way and she'll lose no data
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
Flash another kernel like thunder zap and then flash custom rom

Every thing will be fine
[Sony Xperia L] dic1911:
I'm pretty sure she didn't format the system partition, cuz I'm watching through the process..

Sorry, I'm a newbie for this...

I know almost nothing for kernel..

Sorry for my bad English...
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
No Problem

See This may help you

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2548498

Guide: Installing Kernels/Roms on Xperia L (Unlocked Bootloader only)

If you have questions or need help

Ask me or other members
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CesarRaimon:
Okay so I was using my phone like usual running CM11, and I opened up the camera app I took a shot and then swiped to the left to view it! and then it just hang there! then a weird noise came from the back of the phone I could hear it if I put it around 8 inches away, so I thought it's normal as it has done that before, so I took out the battery like usual and then put it back on and the phone started automatically, but hanged at the bootloader (Galaxy Note logo), again normal, I long pressed the power button to restart so it did, but again stuck on the logo, so I went into recovery and reinstalled the CM11 update but it took longer than usual and just stuck when the blue loading bar is still black! after around 4 minutes the phone shut down by itself and never went on ever since, this was around 7 hours ago, I tried everything from removing and putting back in the battery, tried to go to download mode, tried connecting it to the laptop, tried going to recovery again, tried leaving it for some time, tried keeping it on the charger but the battery never heated to show it's charging! The battery is new btw I got it just 4 months ago.

Please help!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Unstable Sloth:
Try flashing stock rom via odin
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CesarRaimon:
read what I said, I can't go to recovery neither download mode
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] narkha:
Hi i have been install aroma v12 rom and every time i turn the mirror screening on the device restart automatically . And the nearby device refuses to turn on despite the galaxy note 3 connected to wifi

The device samsung galaxy note 3 ... sm- 900

Rom: aroma v12
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Cyclops1055:
I was just wondering if anybody found a good Samsung S5 ROM port for our S4, I've seen one for the Note 2 called DN3 RC2 and it looks amazing.

Video: Samsung Galaxy S5 ROM on Note 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jmjoyas:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2672053
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Cyclops1055:
I saw that ROM but it's not as complete as the ROM for the Note 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] THEONEMARK:
I have managed to pick up pece this to get from other forms and got this out of it let me know if anyone wants anyone wants copy of the system
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] vijayram553:
i need s5 rom for at&t s4 i.e sgh i337

please anyone send me file of s5 rom for at&t s4 i,e sgh i337
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] praharsh.kumar6:
s5 rom for galaxy s4 sgh-1337 at&t

yes,even im in need of galaxy s5 rom for galaxy s4 at&t. really!!!!! need it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] raza709:
Tom for i337m canadian

Hello. Can you please send me the link for s5 rom that have installed on your phone. Also send me the installation guide.

Thanks.

Raza
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Pegajoso:
Here: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-att/development/movin-please-posts-t2864506

I'm using on the i377m, same model in Canada. but I'm in Telcel, Mexico and the roms rocks and today the dev update a few things
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Jaxp3r:
First, I apologize if there is an obvious one out there, but the WebSense at work blocks images, so I couldn't see anything in the threads that I initially checked out.

My question is: are there any ROMs developed for our HTC Ones that are based on the Moto X? If not, which one would be the most similar? Preferably, this ROM would be on 4.4 as well.

Thanks!
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] :
You won't find anything with moto x features here, they would take up tons of battery without the special processor. The best AOSP-like ROMs would be http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2371960 or http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2647850
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Jaxp3r:
Thanks for the info. I had the Nocturnal one bookmarked to check out later, and the LiquidSmooth one was one that I looked at but couldn't see anything due to the WebSense filters. I'll have to look more into them both!
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] garment69:
Is it safe to assume that a backup done with TWRP will not work with CWM?

Also, on the developer page, it says to use one recovery vs another. Is this mandatory or it just the developer's personal preference?

The reason I ask is that when I first rooted my phone I flashed TWRP and did a back up. Then, to get this other ROM on my phone, it was said to use CWM, which I flashed in place of TWRP. If I wanted to go back to my original backup, would I need to reflash TWRP so that I could restore that back up?

Thanks in advance.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] an0ther:
Yes. You must use what you backed up with. Either one will flash any Rom.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] greenemk:
Does anyone know how to remove the Contacts/Calendar bar at the botton of the Today screen? Can this be customized an how? thanks
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] weezy:
It can be change thru registry. If you want to go the easy, tweak2k.net
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] grabiarz:
If I remove the calnedar/contacts bar from the today screen, will the buttons still function as shortcuts to calendar and contacts or do I remove the functionality as well?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] vijay555:
You can change them in the registry.

VJToggleToday II alpha will let you shrink them down to nearly nothing, and they will still function. This makes your today screen bigger, like this:

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[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] greenemk:
How do I change this in the registry?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] vijay555:
The left-hand softkey settings are at 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112',

the right-hand softkey settings are at 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113'

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[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] greenemk:
Excuse my ignorance, but what exactly am I doing to these values?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] TBCompDesign:
Greenemk,

Change the application launched by Today screen Soft Keys

To change the application launched by the Today screen Left soft key:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112\Open = "\Windows\Calendar.exe" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)

To change the title of the Left soft key:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112\(Default) = "Calendar" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)

To change the application launched by the Today screen Right soft key:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\Open = "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Contacts.lnk" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)

To change the title of the Right soft key:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\(Default) = "Contacts" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)

Note that 113 normally doesn't exist by default, and probably needs to be created

Also note that there is at least 1 application that allows you to set these through a GUI, developed by FdcSoft called SoftKeyAppletEx

This info was in the Wiki. There are alot of other greath "hacks" check there... http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=WM5_Tweaks_Other
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] greenemk:
Thanks
[G2 Accessories] Kendosis:
Most screen protectors I've tried have been cut too small, I know the slightly curved glass causes problems but are there any screen protectors that go edge to edge or at least close?
[G2 Accessories] dredd2099:
its cut smaller to accommodate case use

xtremeguard is the only one I know that seems to cut it bigger (ie closer to the edge) for their screen protectors

cant say for the g2 as I moved away from them for that reason
[G2 Accessories] adr83:
Ghost armor covers edge to edge