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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andiling:
Hi There,

I updated yesterday to KitKat (Commercial And Journalists version). :)

Since then I noticed that on the external storage Android creates folders such as Android/data, Android/obb and fills them up with several root folders for apps though they are not used. Within those root folders KitKat creates then a files, cache or files/cache folder which remains empty. In the obb section the root folder remains empty. Same is with DCIM which I don't need as I use internal storage for my photos.

Our XZ has enough internal storage which I use for all such things and I don't need to fill up my sd cards, which usually have media on it. If I use that card later in another device such as in my car I have that silly folders appearing...

Is there any chance to get rid of those empty directories and prevent Android doing so as it was no issue up to 4.3?

Thx for help!

Best Regards,

Andreas
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidfreak70:
Try a game with obb file. And put the obb in external sd then install apk. If the game worked so you got free internal to external app made from nothing:D LOL

Sorry for bad EN
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andiling:
Interesting idea... but it does not work. The app fc and only starts once I moved the obb part from external to internal.

If anyone has more ideas. (-:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidfreak70:
App FC means the obb not found(sometimes the app say need to download bla bla...) So you should put them is internal memory.

If you installed any apps or games so Try delete all files and folders in android/data in your external card. After that if you see any of your apps is back as you installed them first time (means data wiped) so the apps data path is now in your external card:D

If you tried to put the OBB in the both external and internal and the app didnt worked so that means there is something wrong in your rom...
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andiling:
oh, it works if the obb is in internal memory... but not external. This was in reply to your idea.

If I delete all folders (and there are only folders but no files in it) the system recreates them by time...
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidfreak70:
Thats really strange problem:eek: but flash your rom or try another ftf :D that all what i can say now:eek::D:cyclops:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krashd:
Any chance that you may have found a fix for this in the past year? My i9100 does the exact same thing and I've scoured the web to try and fix it. Cyanogenmod 12 / 5.1.1 and I have completely the same problem, every app creates an empty folder under Android/data or Android/obb on my external sd. For no discernible reason I can see.
[General Questions and Answers] DiscombobulatedLand:
Hello,

I am new to the forums and android in general. Anyways, I am wondering if any one could advise me on the best steps to root and update my oldish android phone. It is currently on android 2.2.1 and has no support for 2.2.3 which is why I believe I need a custom rom.. I have looked thru numerous threads and sources but have yet to find a method i fully understand and trust, as i hear it.. you guys are very helpful and i am hoping that is true cause im about to pull my hair out at this point :p

Thanks in advance for any help, its appreciated very much.
[General Questions and Answers] TheArc:
Its great that you are showing interest in this. (Edited out, the device is stated in title xD).

Rooting shouldn't be as hard at installing a custom ROM. Older devices are rarely supported nowadays, unless it's really popular like the HTC Wildfire or something.

The best way to root your Optimus C is by using GingerBreak. Many users that have your device use that.

Info on other useful guides (rooting,cwm,ROMs) go here - http://androidforums.com/optimus-c-all-things-root/
[General Questions and Answers] DiscombobulatedLand:
Thanks for taking the time to repond/help. Anyways, after some more research I think I found a easy root solution.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=13086954

This method seems both easy and very sraight forward. Could any one please confirm? Id just like a lil insight before taking the plunge. lol

Note* I would link the posts stating this does work to gain root access but i cant post outside links untill i have 10 posts on XDA.
[General Questions and Answers] TheArc:
Don't worry, the root method should work just fine.
[General Questions and Answers] DiscombobulatedLand:
Ok, got it rooted :D

The next step would be to download rom manager and make a custom recovery using clockworkmod?

Btw~ incase someone is confused in the future. The root procedure was a few simple steps.

Before doing these steps make sure usb debugging is active. Also temp disable your anti-virus as it will flag the apk as a virus, This is a false positive.

1. Download the file from the first post in the thread. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1049944. (the easy way for me "since i don't have a usb cord" was to click the QR code link on the first post and scan it with one of the many free qr scanner apps from the play store.

2. Navigate to the download and install the APK.

3. Open Gingerbreak.

4. Click "root" and wait for your device to reboot. Thats all :laugh: "if the process takes more then ten minutes reboot your device and run it again"

5. You can go ahead and uinstall/delete the apk once you have sucessfully rooted.
[General Questions and Answers] TheArc:
The next step would be to download and install the devices custom recovery.

Don't just install any, again go to that site I had provided you with earlier that have the stock and custom .imgs with steps on how to install it.
[General Questions and Answers] DiscombobulatedLand:
Ok so.. I have a problem, I was about to setup a custom recovery when all of a sudden Super User decided to update and now im a little lost. I have still have root acess and all of my root only apps are working perfectly fine. but every time i use a root app or reboot my phone since the SU update i get a message saying my binary files need to be updated. I try to update them and it fails every time, I have looked though a few threads and the only fix i could find was to use busybox installer. But.. busybox will not install on my device. How do i go forward with this? I don't want to mess anything up.. specially since i just thought i had it all figured out. :crying:
[General Questions and Answers] DiscombobulatedLand:
Nevermind, I guess i found a decent work around, I uninstalled the update and forced it to not auto update. I don't know if this is a bad practice but it seems to have solved the issue.
[General Questions and Answers] dothanhtri:
I like LG' phones. I am using LG P500 and very like...:good::angel:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alack-you:
Any body cant rooted this rom?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zippy01:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2759143
[Paranoid Android Features Development] alicheusz:
In 4.3 pie implementation user needs swipe precise from the center of one side to activate pie. On large screen this hamer usability because user needs to make thumb gimnastick to do that. Please add possibility to just swype from side to activate pie. It's much faster that way.
[Paranoid Android Features Development] r-daddy:
+1 And Also having the option to activate the controls in the bottom or in the sides at the same time.
[Paranoid Android Features Development] rancur3p1c:
this makes sense in landscape mode on phones too. trying to find the middle is kind of difficult.

---------- Post added at 12:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:15 PM ----------

well it is that or, long press on the switch apps button pops up a menu, a vertical list of rows of the most recently used apps, and you just swipe up or down to select the one that you want to multitask too. That would be faster.
[Paranoid Android Features Development] alicheusz:
thanks for implementing this
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] vijay555:
Plabo - please be careful about what you post. There can be no excuse for posting warez on this site, especially if the guy that writes the amazing program is a member of this site.

Try to be good next time, or spanky spanky.

V
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
I just got a new Verizon S4. I turned it on and went through the initial setup. I put my phone down and when I came back I found out that it was almost finished downloading a software update (vrufnc5). I didn't want to interrupt it cuz I heard that can mess things up.

Is there anyway to root the phone? Or somehow roll back to the previous build? I'm not worried about flashing ROMs, I just want root access. Would something like safe root work? I'm pretty sure I know that the answer to both these questions is no, but any insight is appreciated. Thanks.

Sent from my SCH-I545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sfgrimes:
Surge has a thread in this forum about getting root on NC5. About half way down in the OP he has directions for downgrading to MK2. Downgrade, root, upgrade via Odin and SS. Follow the directions word for work and it'll only take about 20 mins (after the files download) Happy hacking! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
I found a couple of his threads. Are you talking about this one? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2726868

The instructions are a little daunting as I'm not the most advanced android user. I'll take a closer look at it tomorrow. Can I ask you if I have any more questions about it? Thanks for the help.

Sent from my SCH-I545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bangdosa:
That;s the one he's probably talking about.. but I didn't understand those instructions too much either. I used the method on

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2578209 to get back down to mk2, root using saferoot, then followed surge's method with safestrap to bring it up to nc5 with root
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
Thanks man I'm going to check out out when I get home.

Sent from my SCH-I545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sfgrimes:
Sure! I don't really mind getting PMs asking for help. If you have a lot of issues and Skype you can add me on there and I'd be happy to do a screen share and walk you through it. Let me know :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
Thanks I actually might take you up on that offer! I take it from your name that you're located in San Francisco?

Sent from my SCH-I545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BlueForce64:
I'll probably be trying this as well tonight. I took the OTA update to 4.4.2 NC5 and I guess we'll see what happens.

I can't stand not being rooted. I enjoy memory editing things in games too much and the SD card block annoys me so much.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sfgrimes:
Wrong coast lol. It's initials.

Sent from my SCH-I545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
I have no idea why I assumed that. I'm going to take a look at the instructions bangdosa linked to tonight and if they aren't any clearer to me, i will PM you. Thanks!

Sent from my SCH-I545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
Let me know how it worked out and which set of instructions you used.

Sent from my SCH-I545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BlueForce64:
Never got a chance to get to it but Sunday morning I plan on doing it. I have nothing going on then. So in a few hours from now and I'll let you know.

Did you try it yet or putting it off still?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
I'm going to try it today. Another user is supposed to help me through it but I'm not a hundred percent sure that he's going to come through.

Keep me updated. I checked out that thread that you linked to but I'm not really sure which directions you are referring to.

Sent from my SCH-I545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
Downgraded!

I did the downgrade! I used this video to help me out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZweIJrompdk&index=1&list=FLxv0tpwsgGZLKkTDHG1sC8A

After doing the second flash I did get stuck at the verizon splash screen then did the data reset/wipe which fixed the problem. So now I'm on 4.3.. Now, do I root the phone using safe root and then flash all the stuff to upgrade that Surge posted? Should I restore all of my data/apps or am I going to have to do a wipe when I upgrade back anyway?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BlueForce64:
All you should have to do is then watch this video by the same guy and you should be in business. Kudos to this guy for sure

http://youtu.be/AIRoQKTLeJQ
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikamuze:
hoping
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Myque:
I am in the same boat, International g900h exynos model seems to be not supported at all by development, sadly this is the only model available on my country. I hope this changes when more people gets it.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djkinetic:
H = Exynos, not many ppl picked that version up compared to the Qualcomm models...thats one reason you arent seeing as much dev for your variant....second the Exynos platform is notorious for being unfriendly to devs regarding source release.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] rapsong11:
What is StormOS?

StormOS an exciting new Android based operating system designed exclusively for a streamlined user experience on mobile devices. *StormOS is being developed with an unwavering focus on the user experience.* We are working to bring one of the most versatile and cost effective OS’s to your personal mobile devices.

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What Are The Features of StormOS?

-A sleek never before seen graphical user interface that efficiently removes the clutter and simplifies the navigation.

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-Innovative dial method allows you to make calls with a single swipe. No more having to seek out the phone app to dial.* Just swipe to the right and dial pad is at your fingers ready for you to punch in who you are calling.

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-Easy constant access to your text message is always one touch away.* You can view, send, and receive texts on the fly by touching the bottom of the screen no matter what app you are in.

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-The StormOS Drawer App System allows for most efficient way to find, sort, and use all of your apps through a simple folder scheme.

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-Integrated quick note taking and reminder creation is a breeze from any screen in the OS. This is the perfect feature for any student or businessperson who is constantly on the go.

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-The next evolution of music playback featured with our custom music player. You can listen to all you music on your devices or through your favorite cloud music playing service. (data charges may apply)

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-Inventive web browsing has been redefined by the use of the Pegues web Browser built off openGL 3.0.

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-Full access to the over a million apps from the familiar Google Play and other common store you already know.

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Who Is StormOS For?

While anyone can reap the benefits from StormOS, it is highly beneficial for students and businesspersons.* The operating system is being designed with educational environments and business atmospheres at the forefront of the project.

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What Still needs to be done?

-Finalize the Graphical User Interface and System User Interface.

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-Complete the development of the custom integrated StormOS apps such as the music player and notes programs.

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-Finish the development of the security lock screen.

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What Have We Completed So Far on StormOS?

-The advanced Pegues Internet Browser.

-The integrated StormOS Reminders App.

-The innovative StormOS SMS texting and Phone Apps.

-85% of the cutting-edge StormOS User Interface

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What Devices Are StromOS Compatible With?

-Nexus 5

-Galaxy s3

-Galaxy S3 and S4

-HTC One M7 and M8,

-Faea F2

Many more to come…

We are at build 0.0.3 right now once we get to build 0.1.0 we will release the flash able zip in this post for everyone to download and try out!!

Here are some screenshots of the UI so far:

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We hope you will try out StormOS and please give us feedback of all kinds

Thanks

Team BrainStorm
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] rapsong11:
Thread reserved we will have the DL link up very soon please stay tuned
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrrocketdog:
looking forward to. :)

err on the side of kindness
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] sameog:
re: Storm OS

wow! this one came from left field. It looks promising and very different. I can't wait to give it a whirl.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] rapsong11:
We have a alpha build that has known issues should we post the DL link or wait until we fix the bugs??
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrrocketdog:
hmmm. i vote fix bugs please.

lets start as strong as possible.

thank you for your work and knowledge. still looking forward to.

err on the side of kindness
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jasvncnt1:
I say throw up the link. For those that want to try it and play around. Those that want to wait for stable can wait.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jmgamer12:
Link por favor, I'm willing to test this out. It sounds promising.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] garwynn:
Placeholder threads are not allowed.

But there is room for discussion based on OP so I've moved it to general for now.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] natetokes:
Wow, something new. I'm looking forward to this one. Good luck to your team.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] y0yerrj0sh:
It looks unique, can't wait to try.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] vxkillswitchxv37:
I say release the alpha. I would love to give it a whirl. Can't wait looks and sounds like it will be great.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] y0yerrj0sh:
Hey guys i found this video that provides more insight on StormOS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcy11m6VapA
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrrocketdog:
hoping to see this sone :)

err on the side of kindness
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] DBThanatos:
Im curious to try it. It sure would be a new take on the OS.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] El.Guaje:
Someone has blammed that Z2 has not made from Aluminum, plastic instead.

But I believe that Z2 has aluminum frame and the plastic is just an "add-on" for holding components inside the devices.

I need a strong statement to prove that Z2 has aluminum frame, but I have not hand on the device so I can not give a clear conclusion.

The device in the picture is D6503.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcteague:
I believe it is aluminium, it feels cold to the touch around edges
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KyleSforza:
The frame is aluminium, just like cars have an aluminium cage to protect the structure Z2 has one.

It feels solid metal if you tap on either of the sides, top or bottom. They hid aluminium with a little too much plastic.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] El.Guaje:
I've said the same, but that guy didn't believe, he's so sure that it is not aluminum/metal frame.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omersak:
It's aluminum sandwiched in between polycarbonate. It's the most obvious on the corners, and on the white Z2,

It's pretty clear in this photo:
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 5nakedoc:
Mine is made of jam and children's tears.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KyleSforza:
Smack him in the face with one, he'll believe.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] El.Guaje:
This is his video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eakkeP5M7xU&feature=youtu.be

He said that Z2 has plastic frame with aluminum on top.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BR4DOKYBrazil:
When I went to buy my device, I had the opportunity to see the two colors, black and white. Both me and my girlfriend felt that white Z2 is plastic! When I picked up the black Z2 hands, we really feel that it looked like the Z1, ie aluminum. So far I'm thinking about it. Very strange!

Where did you get these? Do not have a pic of the front of this housing?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] El.Guaje:
It's from a forum channel in my country. The guy in the video clip try to prove that Z2 frame made with plastic with alu on top.

I don't have pics of full disassembly process but I have a clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eakkeP5M7xU&feature=youtu.be

It's Vietnamese so if I have time, I'll translate to English if needed.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaf46:
i think i saw something on a forum / website that says that the china mobile one is longer and made out of plastic and the international version aluminum i have sent my z2 for an exchange waiting for it to come back on 29 :) then ill give my revire stay tune
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samppis:
Isn't it very, very rare for cars to have an aluminium frame?

Why do people generally prefer aluminium frames on phones? What features does aluminium enable? I have only had problems with aluminium body vs. plastic body. A well designed fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate frame will absorb impacts superbly and it will bend back to its original shape after deforming. Aluminium frame will stay deformed and is basically ruined if you for example sit on your phone accidentally. Don't ask how I know. :)
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SkyS1gn:
Dude this is the japanese version...Its completely differend.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] El.Guaje:
I'm sure that is D6503
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshnichols189:
If you look at the comparison.. the only plastic ones are the ones from China, and you can tell which ones are plastic because they lack the three holes at the bottom and the lanyard holes. The aluminum ones have these.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vicalam:
The frame is pure fibre reinforced polycarbonate however the aluminium trimmings are moulded into the plastic frame during injection process. Totally different to Z1 which has a milled and machined single block of aluminium sandwiched between two plastic bezels.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LotoTutu:
polycarbonate plus aluminium

The grey middle part of the frame is made of alumminium. And the purple/white/black edge is made of polycarbonate , one kind of plastic.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
i think this depends on where you get your Z2

My freind n his GF have Z2s and his GFs one is all tempered glass and aluminum even the flaps but his one is aluminum with plastic flaps and some terible crappy glass on the back and mine is the exact same just with metal button as opposed to his plastic ones :/
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sumerland:
I would really like to see a photo of an aluminium-frame Z2, wherever in the world that might be sold. Ideally with the flaps open. Behind the Z1's flaps one clearly sees the aluminium frame whereas the white Z2 (I bought at Sony Store in Germany) shows nothing but plastic. Another place showing the plastic core of the Z2 is the lead through in the bottom left corner. I guess this is more difficult to distinguish with the black versions.

I know that plastic does not need to be a bad thing but I'm not so fond of the Z2's finish. Rough edges, slight greyish cast here and there... definitely a step back compared to the Z1.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BrandonKeir:
I have a Sony Xperia Z & I want to switch from KitKat to JellyBean.

I did the update this afternoon and my battery drained instantly.

My phone has been plugged into the wall for aroud 2.5 hours and it's only at 27% and its not going down and it's still plugged in....

it's driving me insane...i dont have time to wait a week for it to "catch up"

How can I switch back to Jellybean from KitKat? :(
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msc3169:
Firstly, you should post it in Q&A section.

As for your problem, try a factory reset or repair software from Sony PC Companion or Sony Update Service.

If you want to go back to 4.3, download any 4.3 FTF posted in the general section via flashtool.

sent via my XPERIA™ Z