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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DrKrFfXx:
I only use slim fit jeans all the time. Not super skinny jeans, but tight jeans. And no problems.

2 month maybe. I come from a Xperia Z.

I have mine ALL SCRATCHED UP. I mean like totally scratched, even the camera lens is scratched. None that I'm specially concerned with. Just remember it's the plastic cover that scratches, the glass is a bit more resistant.

No abuse, just normal use. Leaving it on the table while charging, specially when I didn't have the dock, caused the most scratches.

I don't use cases, they make ginormous an already ****ing big phablet.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] seh6183:
Okay so at the very least I'm going to need to remove the plastic protector and get a glass screen protector on it. Hopefully there are some quality ones that have a nice oleophobic coating on them.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] martin132014:
I used for about 6 month also had for my experience, i think i may be used a little on the hard side...always in my pocket whatever i walk, stand, run, sit, crouch, sit with leg crossed and everything maybe...and it still ok...take note cause i use all kind of pants and jeans...well i take it out sometimes:P... I also had dropped it twice when i sleep..the phone just dropped from my bed but i used a nilkin case...but it still survive so far eve though with case..

About the screen, i got one scratch on sony factory shattered proof screen protector and that's because i dumb enough to use metal keys to try on the screen and make 1 cm of scratch...because i can't live without Sony logo to be removed if i remove the shattered proof screen protector, i paste on top of it another high quality screen protector on it...so far it still survive till today and i enjoyed every little thing about it...i like to use it bare without the case but maybe I'm not brave enough to do it cause i always think it might fall from my hands...because the thinnest of this thing is crazy thin...in a good side that is...i like to use it bare but in my home only and not when i work...but someday maybe....
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sadman Khan:
I use a protector on both sides and so scratches are not a problem for me. Also, if you want to keep it in jeans, i suggest buying a comfy book cover. I have one and so i can take it everywhere and anywhere without worrying about breaking it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
I got the first real scratch on my aftermarket screen protector after 6 months, although I do have a flip case. What do you guys do to your phones?

Back to subject on hand. I jave mine in my pocket when walking, but do take it out when I sit/drive etc. If you have the note3 in the pocket then the ZU should be ok.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] stiggy2012:
I've had my Ultra 6 months. I can fit it in the front pocket of my jeans no problem, but if I'm wearing skinny jeans it may be a little uncomfortable to lift my knee above waist height. Due to the height of the device coupled with the sharp edged design, it ends up stabbing you in the groin. I mostly notice it when running up staircases 2-by-2.

It's not a massive problem though, with the right pair of jeans it's absolutely fine to go on a hike/climb with the phone in my front pocket. Obviously cargo trousers are no problem, and if I'm wearing more formal attire I usually just stick the phone in a jacket pocket. YMMV.

The screen protector thing isn't ideal, but it's not a massive issue in reality. Personally I hate the feel of plastic under finger, so I removed the protector on mine before it ever even got scratched. It's a ballache of a job, it took about 2 hours to do but that was months ago and it's a distant memory now. Without the cover, the phone is a fingerprint magnet but this is very easily mitigated by using Rain-X once a month or so.

It sounds bad, as obviously this isn't something you need to deal with at all with other phones but it's really not. No matter the phone, you're going to want to thoroughly clean the screen at least once a month anyway. Only difference with the Ultra is that after getting it super clean you apply Rain-X, which is an extra 60 second job. A bottle of Rain-X costs about £6, and I still have at least 90% of the bottle left after a good few months.

The other major downside to the Ultra is of course the piss-poor camera. Personally I don't mind as I rarely take pics with my phone and when I do it's usually in good light, but make no mistake about it: The Ultra's camera is total wank.

Other than that, it's a brilliant phone. Mega fast, mega reliable. I use the ported GPE rom on mine, and it's been totally rock solid for months. The stock Sony rom however is also very good - nothing like Touchwiz. The screen is amazing. The battery life is great. It throttles much less than the Note 3 when pushed hard and so is probably the quicker phone in the real world. I'm using the pure 3G (C6802) variant in the UK on three's mobile network, and it has the best signal strength and data transmission rates I've ever seen. I've hit 23Mbps on a couple of occasions, and regularly hit over 20. It's likely to get an official GPE rom of Android 4.5/5.0 quickly too, which is something to look forward to. It's the best phone I've ever owned, I'm mega happy with it. The only thing I want from the Z2 Ultra is smaller bezels to get a physically smaller phone with the same size screen.

Oh, and if you do decide to get one, make sure to get the docking station charging cable on eBay. The waterproof flap for the USB port is a PIA, and can break if used too much.

Hope this helps.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] MusterMaxMueller:
screen protector (plastic) horrible! Otherwise awesome

I have mine since beginning of december last year. I realy love the big and brilliant screen with accurate colors. For me its the best thing of this device. I realy realy love this screen. Be aware there seems to be different screens for the same model! Never checked which screen i got.

[I changed from Samsung S2 (i9100) which i realy like. But everytime i look at the ugly oversaturated colors at my S2 im getting mad. Then there is the AMOLED burn on the S2 which drives me crazy.]

What realy sucks is the screen protector (plastic) on the glas and the nonexisting LED. It get scratched very easily! Especially in comparison to gorilla glas At least in my case. I already bought a replacement glas (about 15$, ebay hong kong) but hadnt the time and patience to replace it. After using it for about 6 months i would suggest putting a extra glas on before you get the first scratch on the screen protector because peeling of the protector seems to be a pain in the... and buying a new glas and replacing it is cheap and easy.

The camera is only good in bright sunlight. Otherwise it justs sucks in my opinion.

My Trousers have big pockets so i can slip the Z Ultra in my front pockets and walk and jump around without any problems. Otherwise you should think how to carry it around before you buy it. Especialy if youre thinking about putting it in a case. If you hold it in the hand it and twist it it will bend!

If the device would be half an inch smaller (width) i could use it only with one hand! But i have long fingers. So on the go sometimes i wish it would be a little bit smaller. But just a bit.

You can get spare battery and back cover (with glue already attached) on ebay. So you can seal the device after opening it and it should be waterproof again!

I use Incipio Watson as a cover and protector (use google, dont have enough posts to link).

pro:

-very robust

-can remove phone from cover but its still in protector.

-if you drop phone some of the eneregy will go into seperating cover from protector. So phone becomes more sturdy on drop.

-its vegan. if youre in to that :)

con:

-big / huge

-cant use magnetic charger

-no magnet for holding cover closed. instead it has a band which just sucks.

-imo ugly in comparision to a naked z ultra
​

TL;DR:

owning since aprox. 6 months.

just freaking AWESOME

pro:

-big

-screen

-screen

-screen

-fast

-water proof

-metal case

-sd slot

con:

-big :)

-camera

-no led

-plastic screen protector (scratches easily)

-glas at the back (who the hell designs those things? Never heard of "Form follows function"?)

-speaker not realy loud (due to water resistance)

​

Personaly i could have only get a better device if would have built it myself :)

Go Project ARA!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] seh6183:
The last 2 response are absolutely fricken amazing. ESPECIALLY from stiggy. Sounded like I wrote that myself. Great responses thank you.

Do they make glass screen protector that are thin and come with oleophobic coatings pre installed? If so would you consider them to be of OEM quality? Like if I put one on would you feel like you're using a stock screen? I was thinking of placing it over the top of the plastic layer instead of going through all the headache of removing the plastic film.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] MusterMaxMueller:
search for tempered glas z ultra

search for "tempered glass z ultra" on e.g. ebay

yes

dont know but i think better then plastic :)

yes

i would do the same if i hadnt scratched mine already. maybe touch sensitivity will suffer.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] henryonxda:
may I ask why you want the GPe? The Sony version is available for the same price from their website and it seems like there is much more support from the XDA community for that particular model.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dimex:
So both of you removed the ASF and didn't put anything over the top of the bare glass? Except you used Rain-X, stiggy, to serve as an oleophobic-like covering? Why didn't either of you put a tempered glass protector over the top?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SUPERUSER:
Why would I want to put something like that on my phone....
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dimex:
OK big guy.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] stiggy2012:
Personally I'm not a big fan of screen protectors, and I don't really feel the need!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dragonclif:
I have had mine for over 6 months now. I put in my jeans pocket and walk and sit with it all the time. No bending or breaking. If I am wearing really snug jeans I can't sit with it when I am driving my car because it jabs my groin a little. I take out of my pocket when I drive most of the time anyway. But I walk and sit with it in my pocket all the time in my normal Levi's 560 jeans, with no problems. I have one small scratch on the back of the phone. Not sure how it happened. I think I brushed up against something hard one day when I was carrying in my hand. I have no plans to remove the bonded factory screen protectors. They aren't so bad in my opinion. The single scratch on the rear is minor.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blcistheking:
Anyone know how the battery life is generally speaking compared to the Z1? I currently have a nexus 5 and was looking to upgrade to something with a bigger battery and microSD card.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] seh6183:
I read the speakphone was only mediocre on some reviews. I also see that on the spec list that it has stereo speakers. Is this true? Are there two? Are there any solutions to getting more volume out of the speakers?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dimex:
The volume mod does WONDERS. The stock ZU is so quiet, really disappointing. With the mod, the phone is loud. I don't think it's available for the GPe. Don't quote me on that though.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] seh6183:
Are there dual speakers? Where are the speakers located on the phone? The back or bottom?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Speekers are on the bottom, I feel that that was the biggest oversight on the ZU not having full stereo speekers top and bottom / (left / right)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bryce850:
Really tempted to order one of these to replace my note 2, just torn between the gpe and the og version.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] seh6183:
Me too. I really love stock Android but the camera software on the Sony rom blows stock Android away.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bryce850:
Yea and from researching all week the og has more dev support is also what's pushing me to it, even tho there are so many upsides to any phone that's gpe
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
We do have the port of the GPe ROM so if that is what you want to run then there is that option on the normal ZU
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bryce850:
Yea for the most part I run aosp on all my phones.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] henryonxda:
isn't the GPe ROM buggy though?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Nope, it's rock solid.

Sent from my Z Ultra
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] henryonxda:
okay i ordered both versions because i couldn't decide, but it looks like i'm sending the GPe back after your comment!!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Hahah, well that's a way of doing it I guess!

Sent from my Z Ultra
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gtshiftin6:
Does viper4android work? Or can this sound mod be ported to gpe?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Jammol:
Viper works on stock Sony and gpe.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bwangster12:
I was in my local Dollar Tree the other day and they had micro usb docks for sale. Basically just a dock with a micro usb plug sticking up and a usb cable out the back. Thinking this would be perfect for my LG G2, I picked up 2.

Problem is that it does not seem to be recognized by my G2 at all. I plug it in and nothing happens. However, when I plug in my old Thunderbolt, the thing recognizes it immediately and my computer begins the install driver process.

Is it possible that the G2 doesn't recognize these cables and the Thunderbolt does?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxZombiePikachu:
It may be that the g2 doesn't detect the dock depending on your g2 model, only the vs980(vzw g2) has official dock support as far as I know
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bwangster12:
Its not like a nice dock...just seems like a cheap piece of plastic with a micro usb cable. Arent the real docks using a magnet or sensor?

I do have the vs980 btw.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxZombiePikachu:
well this raise the question since the vs980 g2 only has one official dock which is really freaking expensive, does it support other docks/does the official dock have some special connectors/magnet
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] buenarc:
does it have any instructional manual?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fabin0u77:
Hello and sorry for my very bad english ... and thank you Google translation :rolleyes:

I 've had a week a problem with my G2, it is impossible for me to root

Sunday I installed the rom CloudyPro 2 I had before due to a back in stock and I flash the Kernel Dorimanx .

Problem, since the flash kernel , the G2 is no longer root ...

Since Monday , it is impossible for me to root with ioroot25 , I all the time the same error message and adb is not recognized on my phone , the PC can not access it.

Here is the message:

* Daemon not running . starting it now on port 5037 *

* Daemon started successfully *

** Daemon still not runningerror :

*

Determining device model ...

Did ADB server ACK

* Failed to start daemon *

error: can not connect to daemon

With adb shell , this is what I get:

C: \ adb > adb shell

* Daemon not running . starting it now on port 5037 *

* Daemon started successfully *

** Daemon still not running

error: can not connect to daemon

*

C: \ adb >

I have been back to 4.2.2 with the TOT file, but the problem is always the same.

If anyone here had a solution , it is with pleasure that I take .

Importantly, I root.bat restart several times , each time I killed adb.exe in task manager.

Thank you for your help
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bender_007:
What antivirus do you use ? Try this
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fabin0u77:
I use Avast free antivirus
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fabin0u77:
Always same problem after try your method
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fabin0u77:
A strange thing is that when I root my G2 the first time, I never had this problem.

It is only since I put the kernel Dorimanx last Sunday I noticed that the phone was no root and it was impossible for me root my G2
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bender_007:
The upper problem would appear regardless you connect the g2 or don't. It's computer issue. Try disabling AV.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fabin0u77:
Sorry, I don't understand your answer...
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bender_007:
I'm of the opinion that the error has nothing to do with your phone. It's computer / software issue.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fabin0u77:
On this point I agree with you, I think the same thing, but I do not see how to solve the problem of sudden ...

What did you mean by disable AV
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 6ril1:
disable antivirus......
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fabin0u77:
I try to disable the antivirus and re-handling, but I still have the same concern ..

I think I'm going to format and reinstall all my PC hoping that the problem will be solved in this case.

Point still weird, I just flash by LG Support Tools and the 80220D when flash Unrooted became ROOTED gold I do not have superuser installed with root checker and I'm not root
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fabin0u77:
Hi, problem finally solved.

Ultimately the concern came well my pc, he could not have contact with my adb as ...

Suddenly full format and installation and attempt to root this time has functioned well.

Thank you for your help
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bender_007:
:good: :) good thing it works now :)
[Nokia X] alvians:
[ Help ] Installations Aborted [Rom] Lewa 25.04.14 Fix Alls

Please Step By Step Installing This Rom
[Nokia X] thebogy:
What recovery do you have ?

I recommend you to use TWRP
[Nokia X] alvians:
thebogy org indo jg ya ?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] bittermormon:
Is there any way to remap the softkeys for the phone. Basically I want to remap the contacts softkey to go to a link I have made that opens the default contacts vs. the PI contacts. I have done it for the today screen, but can't find the reg entry for the phone. Any help would be great.

Thanks
[Samsung Gear 2] taygutta:
I love all the custom watch faces and I would like to do the same and contribute here. All I know how to do is change the background on the watch widget using Tizen IDE for wearable. Would someone be willing to tell me how to create watch hands on a analog face or place digital time on a digital face( along with position), change the number appearance ( but im sure that just apart of the background image) on a analog face. There are just somethings I don't know how to do but I want to do.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xxa:
I am going to buy a second hand Nexus 5, but the seller does not have its box, so i cant check the serial number. I wonder if the serial number is on the simcard tray like my nexus 4. Could anyone who owns nexus 5 check it for me?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Settings > about phone > status
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bitdomo:
Open this link by replacing the xxxxxxxxxx with the phone's imei, then check the <msn>311K*********</msn> lines.

http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/auth_model_check2.jsp?esn=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Probably, he meant the serial number started with the manufacture date and not the s.n. seen in ADB or fastboot.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xxa:
Thank you bitdomo, yes I wanted to check that nexus 5 lot not to be 310. That solution works well.

The seller told me the nexus 5 he sell is from lg thailand, but when I check the imei he gave me, it is a nexus 5 from the us. You save me from cheating :good:
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bitdomo:
For the serial number http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/general/please-stop-talking-hardware-versions-t2597276
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AchillesNo1:
Unfortunately, my bootloader is locked and I don't even have a status to see if my bootloader status can be unlocked when I type in the code to my Xperia Play. Now, I've read that some people have R800x unlocked, and i'm interested if anyone here (trustworthy), does it? I am also willing to pay...

Most people say go to "Alejandrissimo", however, his website doesn't seem to exist anymore. I sent him an email but i'm not too sure how good that will work. If anyone knows of a trustworthy website or anything that would help very much.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ATTACK:
Just unlock it via [SONY]. That's how I unlocked my R800x.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AchillesNo1:
how were you able to do that when step #2 says:

"In your device, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked."
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ATTACK:
Skip #2, The R800x is different then the rest of the Xperia Play line. Just enter your MEID to get your code and then follow the steps to unlock.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AchillesNo1:
Wow, I believe it worked. The CMD prompt appeared to be all good and same with my unlock key. Now, what do I do?... How do I know which kernel my Xperia Play can use?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ATTACK:
Install Recovery [XParts] [Xparts Thread]

As for the kernel I suggest DoomKernel. [DoomKernel Thread] [(CDMA) DoomKernel Download Link]

EDIT:

I believe DoomKernel has built in recovery. I dont remember... it's been a long time since I played with my R800x. Also stop by this [THREAD].
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AchillesNo1:
Ok, so I have X-parts downloaded. Now I have no clue what to do. I wasn't sure which kernel to download

[CDMA][v2] DoomKernel + WiFi Drivers.zip

[GSM][v14] DoomKernel.rar

However, you put CDMA, so I'm assuming the CDMA one. How do I put that onto my phone though?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ATTACK:
Yes, the R800x is CDMA. If you're

NOT

going to use your R800x as a phone (call, sms, etc...), then it doesn't matter. You also don't need X-Parts if you're going to use DoomKernel as it has it's own recovery built in. Doom explains how to flash his kernel in his [THREAD] or you could use Flashtools. Also here is a [LINK] on how to enter recovery on DoomKernel.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AchillesNo1:
Wow this is awesome, I read his tutorial and I have doom kernel on my play. Only problem is that I am without wifi, I read his tutorial, but I do not know how to do this part:

reboot phone and enter recovery

flash the wifi modules update.zip for my kernel

reboot phone and enjoy the kernel

now that i have a custom kernel though, how would I go about putting new roms onto my play?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheScriptKitty:
To Flash the Wifi Modules you need to enter the Recovery, here is how you do it:

[How to enter Recovery]

Entry key is the BACK button

There are multiple notifications to tell you when to press the entry key:

LED will light up to BLUE

The phone will vibrate when its waiting for keypress

Thats it you should now enter DoomKernel Custom Recovery

[How to use/navigate in recovery]

BACK button to GO BACK

SEARCH button to SELECT

HOME button to GO UP

MENU button to GO DOWN

[How to Flash any .zip file]

Select "install zip from sdcard"

Select "chose zip from sdcard"

Find the .zip file that you want to Flash and selected

Click "Yes - Install..."

Wait until it finishes, Reboot and enjoy

This applies to any .zip file(ROM,Mod,Module)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AchillesNo1:
I turned off the phone and held the back button and all I got was a green LED...
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheScriptKitty:
You do not have to hold the Back Button you need to press it multiple times(As it boots up).

BTW you are using DoomKernel Version 3, right?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AchillesNo1:
Oh no! I am using v2 :(

What does this mean? If it means I have to get v3, I think I may want to use what you have, LuPuS instead since it seems more popular. I also feel it is more easier. But I am so confused with what .FTF files are, kernels, and ROMs. I'd like to just be able to use the new 4.1.2 jellybean rom and have it completely working with overclock, but that seems impossible..