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[Android Apps and Games] phanbanhut:
Ninja Stupid brings humor and fun but also challenging for the player

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAAqdnbDvZ4&feature=youtu.be

link google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ninja.stupid

link QR code

when you search its app name on google play market please include the mark "" like this: "ninja stupid" to find it easily.
[Android Apps and Games] phanbanhut:
:cool:cowboy::cowboy::cowboy:
[Android Apps and Games] QuantumDev:
This game is actually pretty addictive haha, currently playing it and I can't stop xD
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HankB:
What's the ideal wallpaper resolution for the Nexus 5. By ideal, I mean a resolution that maps pixel for pixel to the screen pixels. I have seen a couple of sources that suggest matching the physical screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 but that cannot be correct. For both stock and Nova launchers, the image scrolls side to side as I move from one screen to the next. Therefore it must be something like 1920x1080+n where 'n' is the number of pixels that the wallpaper moves when moving from screen to screen times the number of screens-1.

Or does the home screen vary the distance scrolled sideways according to the width available for a given wallpaper and the number of screens?.

Thanks!

(New N5 owner here :D)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
1920x1920 would mean that your phone would be full screen, pixel by pixel in both landscape and portrait but it would not scroll. I cant speak for all launchers but with Nova, anything over 1080 width (in portrait) will be divided by how many screens in that direction for scrolling.

So for example, if I have a really wide picture, but only 3 screens, the scrolling effect of the wallpaper will be a large difference. The more screens I add, the smaller that difference will become.

For me, I want a big choice of wallpapers without editing so, I go for as close a match to the 1920 height that I can get without going under.. so on interfacelift I go by 16:9, 3840x2160 - sure I know I'm 140 over on the height... If I could be bothered, I'd bulk trim them

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/downloads/date/widescreen_16:9/3840x2160/
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ssnova:
As far as I can tell both are the same as far as bands go.

However, my question lies in, which is more favorable to get in terms of user experience? Which would you prefer? I hear the "bloatware" that Sony includes is actually pretty useful in the Sony version and rather unobtrusive. But at the same time, I thought that the Google play edition was supposed to be more easy to load custom roms. I also understand that the Google play edition is supposed to get the updates faster, but is it really that bad with Sony?

If you had the choice between the two, which would you go for? They are both about the same price, so it's not an issue, it's just a matter of which would be more preferable out of the box.

From Sony Store

http://store.sony.com/xperia-z-ultr...atid-All-Unlocked-Phones?vva_ColorCode=000000

Or...

Google play edition:

https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=sony_z_ultra
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
I have the GPe but ordered it before Sony dropped their price. The GPe ROM has been ported over to Sony so if you get Sony you can run that. From what I have seen they can both be unlocked and rooted fairly easily. As for the update I would expect it to be ported to Sony rather quickly. Lots more Roms for Sony but there is work going on with a tool to convert Sony Roms to GPe. I would lean towards Sony but get as many opinions as you can before deciding.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] canarycny:
I also have the gpe and would've preferred the xperia version. All the native xperia apps are missing obviously and the Google alternatives aren't that great IMO.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blazta:
Get the cheapest one and root it (maybe even unlock it) and try the rom that fits you. :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ssnova:
First, thanks for all the replies from everyone guys.

Second, @ adfurgerson, in order to port the GPe ROM over to the Sony, I"d have to root and unlock right?

I find it interesting that ROMs for the Sony won't work on the GPe. I was under some impression it'd be practically the same, and that the GPe version would be easier to root and unlock, but didn't know the real story behind it.

I whisked through some threads on here that gave me the impression that rooting and unlocking and loading custom roms was quite challenging on the Z Ultra, is this true?

Because of this, I thought I'd just keep it headache free and stick with stock.

On that note, how is the Z Ultra stock? Or is it really that desirable to root/unlock/load custom rom? FOr example, I have an ASUS Transformer TF700, stock, the thing is frustratingly slow/laggy/buggy, IMO, you MUST root/unlock/load custom ROM on that device to make it "functional"/ really appreciate the machine. Another example is the GS3 and GS4, I know plenty of people who are ok with stock.

THanks again to all. Looks like I'm leaning towards the Sony edition, the two grips I had with the z Ultra in general were: lack of LED flash(I like having a "flashlight" on my phones), and perhaps the "small" battery for such a large device.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
The Sony Edition is the best option in this case.

The problem with the GPe is that the partitioning has been changed, something that make it very problematic to cross-flash between GPe and Sony and no solution has been offered as of yet. The result is that the ROM selection for the Sony Edition is much better.

Since the GPe ROM has been ported and there are a couple of options including Sony based ones to choose from, the best route is to go with the Sony Edition. Even if you decide to run the GPe ROM (like I do for now), the better selection of ROMs such as Paranoid Android, PAC, SlimKat, CarbonROM etc favors the Sony Edition.

It is also worth to mention that the Sony Edition came out a couple of months before the GPe - the availability of it is also superior since it is being sold worldwide while the GPe can be sourced only from Google in the US. This means that more developers and users have the Sony version, hence more development of ROMs.

When it comes to Sony Editions, I would go for the C6802 (no LTE) or either C6806 or C6833 depending on location and the importance of LTE bands. I have the C6802 since I consider US LTE to be of no importance to me. If I would be in Sweden, I would take the C6833.

The reason for my LTE stance is the fact that decent data plans are cheaper in Sweden than in the US. I don't see any benefits of having 2 GB of LTE data since Internet browsing etc works great on the HSPA+ network of AT&T. I would not start going on Netflix etc with 2 GB of data.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blazta:
Im using the Sony ultra (c6833) stock and rooted with unlocked bootloader . After i tried almost all of them rom i got back to stock sony rom and installed xposed and changed some stuff :). I even have the DooMKernel kernel on it and works awsome :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
[MENTION=5189080]ssnova[/MENTION] the GPe was very much usable stock and I tried to convince myself to leave it that way. Unlocking , rooting and recovery was easy enough. I must admit I am unsure on which methods are current for Sony so won't comment there. I plan to do more testing of this over the weekend, if it works it would take one factor out of the equation.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2746562
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ssnova:
Thanks, your post clears up a lot from a technical standpoint. I'd probably go with the C6806 since I live in the US and we have LTE in my areas.

Ended up stumbling upon this, thanks to your post.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2451590

I guess the Sony edition it is.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
As a person learning to develop android I would choose the GPe, as a consumer it's 50 / 50.

The Sony stock firmware is quite good and the only thing that lags in 4.4 seems to be the live wallpaper, and blote is a minimum - and usefull.

Unlocking either is exactly the same, the only difference ifs if you want to keep your TA partition (DRM keys). You can only do this on the Sony version by doing the downgrade/root exploit/backup dance.

As for ROMs for the GPe there is CM, Carbon, LiquidSmooth and Slimkat, and I believe that if someone would test the flashable zip I wrote we could convert any (I even think stock) ROM to run on the GPe - but no one wants to have developers making thing for their phone by the looks*

* this could easily develop into a rant so I'll stop there
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ssnova:
Sounds like you're pretty close to making it work for the GP-e, only a matter of time and testers, :P

I guess I'll lean towards the Sony edition though, since I'll be using it more than developing, though I do play around once and a while.

Slightly astray, but what makes the Google play edition better for learning to develop on android?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
nothing really, although I believe it has a much better bootloader/recovery
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] christcentric:
Just to confirm

1) if we use the GPE rom on a Sony, will we be able to restore the TA partition and still use the Xperia-specific display enhancements?

2) Even though the partitioning is different, one can flash specific partitions and not the entire ROM, yes? Or are the wires truly crossed: for instance, the bootloader located is in boot?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
1. No, we can't restore the partition while on a custom kernel, but we still get the image processing without the DRM keys intact (aka TA partition) on KitKat builds.

The DRM keys are only important to have in case you have to send your device in for repairs.

2. You can flash the GPe ROM on the Xperia Ultra. You can't run a dully functioning stock Sony ROM on the Ultra GPe (yet), due to partitioning issues and what not. You van flash "everything" on the regular Ultra, not on the GPe, which makes the regular Ultra a better device if you plan to flash a lot of ROMs and you want the option to cross-flash between Sony ROMs and GPe (AOSP ROMs).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] appleknight:
Bought mine from Sony, best stock firmware I've ever used, of course mod the hell out of it, but I am very pleased
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krumbs:
I have multiple Bluetooth devices with Apt-X baked in. GPe does not support it, and I don't think that is going to change anytime soon.

So for me, stock is the only option. Not even CM.

I have tried out most of the alternatives, but keep coming back to stock - the audio quality improvement with apt-x is noticeable. Especially while listening to FLAC, using a player like Neutron.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] billyliem:
I prefer gpe, because it feel smoother, simpler, less batt consumption. But yes the gpe is very limited at features and option.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Sure, but the GPe ROM is available for the stock Xperia Ultra.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] billyliem:
Yes i use gpe rom 4.4.4 at my 6802, i like it.smoother than gpe 4.4.2. And more responsive too. How about the price on the hardware? Stock sony vs the gpe? Is it different?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
only ~$10 in it

http://www.expansys-usa.com/sony-xperia-z-ultra-c6833-unlocked-lte-16gb-purple-251965/

http://www.expansys-usa.com/sony-z-ultra-google-play-edition-unlocked-lte-16gb-black-263504/

Hell, can even get the GPe in nz now http://www.expansys.co.nz/sony-z-ultra-google-play-edition-unlocked-lte-16gb-black-263504/
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zchen:
Maybe I'm dense, but what makes the Sony version w/GPE rom superior to the GPE w/GPE rom? I ordered the GPE version from expansys not realizing they had the Sony version, is it worth to exchange it for the Sony?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
The GPe ROM runs the same on either device, but the Sony port is buggy on the Gpe. There are more custom ROMs for Sony.

The Sony port is only 4.4.3 and nobody is working to fix or update it. Also there is the issue of camera breaking when bootloader is unlocked, which can probably worked around now by backing up ta after rooting with towelroot. But needing to restore ta to go back to Gpe would mean you couldn't just Nandroid back to Gpe ROM from custom.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jimmyjoebob:
If you're looking for the US version this applies...

Expansys only offers the US version C6806 in the GPe version, not the Sony version.

If you want the US Sony version of the C6806, then get it from the Sony site.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zchen:
Yes, I'm in the US. it'll have to be exchange for the C6833 version at $10 more (and doesn't have 700 lte). So I think I'll be good just with the GPe version because I don't plan to change the rom. Just going to root it, install xpose framwork, perapp change dpi, and install the stock sony walkman and album apps....
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jimmyjoebob:
I use Cricket (AT&T) Wireless, so the C6833 wouldn't get the LTE 700 Mhz for my carrier.

I get the GPe version today too from Expansys. :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
For those getting the GPe read this thread before doing anything to it
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cerebralplaya74:
Cant Lose Either Way

I have the GPE (got it for 80.00 cheaper on Swappa) and I happen to prefer it over the Xperia Z Ultra. Since I am one who tends to change his rom every other week. This is just my own 2 cents in the discussion (by the way, my config goes as such: ROM-Carbon Nightly w/ Pimped Kernel) and my phone runs just as well as my old Note II. But you really cant lose either way - the phone is a beast in either iteration, IMHO....
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] karim-ps:
Trust me, I've had more than 20 Android phones and never stayed on stock, the first thing I always do is install CynogenMod or any custom ROM, but for the Z Ultra, it has an unmatched user experience which is better that any other ROM, it fits very nicely, and I'll never think of dumping Sony apps because they are the best out there, and they give the phone an added value. It's really wise to keep stock on this phone. I forgot to mention that it's the fastest I have ever seen and bug free.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] luceri84:
I never thought would agree with this but since getting my c6833 Sony version and having come from a GPE device it's true. Sony actually has competent developers who seem to know what they're doing. It's not earth shattering software but it's generally well coded, well performing, and well thought out.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TravisBean:
How was the buying experience with Expansys?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zchen:
Didn't have any issues with them
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TravisBean:
$334.99 for the GPE here I come...............

(free shipping and no tax)

BTW, I'll be using this device just as a small tablet, and continue using my Xperia ion as a phone.

Edit: You haven't lived until you've played Deer Hunter 2014 on a Z Ultra.................. :cool:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] alias3800:
Damnnn buying this device at this price is so tempting. I used the Ultra for a while a few months ago and nothing compares to having a phone that size. Even the G3 right now feels rather small once you have more than one app open.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TravisBean:
Did you receive your Z Ultra brand new in a factory sealed box ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zchen:
'

Sure did
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lexdad86:
I just received mine from expansys today and came in the box with the sides taped up but the box didn't have a wrapper and a random piece of a charger was bouncing around the main box (not the phone box) but packaging box.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TravisBean:
What condition was the phone ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] asadkhanduhh:
hey guys, if youre in the market for a z ultra, this online retailer has them @ a great price with FREE OVERNIGHT SHIPPING, and a 8GB microsd(yes i know 8gb, but its free. very nice of them)

i purchased the purple variant c6806, but they also have white and black. my phone is arriving today, just waiting on UPS.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1029741-REG/sony_1275_9557_16gb_xperia_z_ultra.html
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vincentallen2:
Was tax charged when you ordered your phone? And if so, how much was the total cost all together?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] asadkhanduhh:
$349.99!

no tax for me. they are based out of NY so i think if you reside in NYC theyll add the state sales tax.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vincentallen2:
This is one hell of a find! Free 8gb micro SD card, Free overnight shipping, and no tax! All For less than $350. Man i wish i had some extra cash...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TravisBean:
I once ordered a product from B&H that was advertised as brand new, but was clearly a very used product with visible wear marks by the stop/play buttons. They did accept a return (at my expense for shipping). Had to wait for them to send me a check.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] asadkhanduhh:
travisbean,

im sorry to hear of your bad experience with b&h.

im certain this happens with even the best retailers in the world.

the xperia z ultra i received was sealed on both sides of the box, and seemingly brand new.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TravisBean:
Back to the original subject:

I don't plan on rooting the phone, infact I'm probably gonna use it primarily as a small tablet. Which of the 2 versions runs more smoothly for game play, internet surfing, and viewing movies ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
I have had both versions, but don't play games so can't comment on that. As for movies and Web I use third party apps for both (MX Player and Xscope Pro) which seem to work equally well on either one. The one thing I can think of that you wouldn't be able to do on GPe without root that you could on Sony Ultra is the FM radio.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
If you are going to use it as a tablet, use either a GPe or GPe ROM on the Sony edition, alternatively something like CM, CandyKat, SlimKat or PAC. The reason is very simple:

Sony ROMs break the notification bar (4.4.x based) when DPI is lowered to 240 and phablet/tablet mode is enabled

They just can't handle this mode at all because of the quick toggles modification Sony implemented. What happens is that the notification area becomes completely empty. Because of this, the only ROM choice for a 240 DPI Ultra is either the GPe ROM or other AOSP/AOKP/CM based ROMs since they handle this perfectly.

I would still go for the Sony edition due to a better ROM selection even if I currently use the GPe ROM on my device. On the other hand: if the idea is to use the GPe and perhaps a custom kernel together with Xposed Framework rather than other ROMs, then the Google edition is an adequate choice.

Still: The Sony ROM is completely out of the question as a phablet/tablet ROM because of this notification issue.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Visa Declined:
He doesn't even plan on rooting it, so I doubt custom rom availability would be a determining factor for him. Me personally, I like the GPe. Stock Android has always been my thing, and you get the Sony audio and video customization's with the GPe model anyways so that's cool.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
If the idea is to use it to its fullest potential, rooting and Xposed Framework is highly recommended, especially considering the GPe stock DPI of 400. The Ultra shines on 240 DPI phablet mode, phone mode on such a huge display is.... not optimum.

GPe + root + 240 DPI + Xposed Framework is the way to go for best utilization of the device.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TravisBean:
Well life does indeed provide pleasant surprises from time to time. I ordered the GPE Ultra Z from Expansys for $334.99. It came brand spanking new in a factory sealed box. I honestly figured that at this price point it would be some kind of "B Stock" item, or a scratch n' dent.

Thank you Expansys !!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] H. E. Pennypacker:
Sweet! Be sure to be here and help when you receive Lollipop on it, which will probably happen in the next few weeks. We need it so we can port it to the regular Ultra :cool:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TravisBean:
In the words of General Douglas MacArthur "I shall return"
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jaj324:
I paid 329 for a brand new, sealed Xperia Z Ultra. The Sony skin is awesome on this big screen.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tommy-Geenexus:
Just ordered mine for 250 :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jaj324:
Not brand new, sealed.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TravisBean:
They are down to 6 left. Grab one while you can.

http://www.expansys-usa.com/sony-z-ultra-google-play-edition-unlocked-lte-16gb-black-263504/

(no,I don't work for expansys, I'm just amazed at the deal I got)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TravisBean:
All gone.................................

http://www.expansys-usa.com/sony-z-ultra-google-play-edition-lte-16gb-blk-w-amzer-case-charger-264613/
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] sprsk:
Goodmorning from Greece,

The only thing that bother me is the mediocre Camera ... but , here we can buy the Xperia edition from 240 euros , its almost 280 USD .

Its the C6833 model , There is no GPe on the market , only Sony Xperia Z Ultra.

Is it a bargain ? Shall i go for Xperia or GPe ?

I just heard that sony is going to provide lollipop ( Android 5 ) for the device .

If this is correct both editions gonna be upgraded or just GPe ?

" edit "

just read it , so its official

http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/10...d-5-0-lollipop-to-the-entire-xperia-z-series/

I dont plan to root the phone and i need it for business. I need the big Screen . Use, is mainly as Phone ( im gonna get a BT ) + lots of internet
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] heorung:
Can anyone help me get rid of the fake hang and sod bug? It's really anoying
[HTC Amaze 4G] cowboy1995:
My Amaze was connected via USB to my Ubuntu laptop and I was testing a game I was working on. Suddenly, my computer could not recognize my device and, my device and charging light was off (the battery was at ~94%). I have 3 batteries, and none of them work when trying to power on the device. My device was S-OFF, SuperCID, rooted, and running Android Revolution ROM HD. I was using a Samsung cable if that makes a difference. I tried booting with Power+Vol. Down but that did not work. I figure it is a hardware problem, but it seems odd that it would do this all of a sudden. Can anybody confirm what is wrong with it, and maybe a possible fix? Thanks!

Edit: I get the QHUSB_DLOAD driver message.
[HTC Amaze 4G] cowboy1995:
Anyone? Please help!
[HTC Amaze 4G] ezdi:
Sorry, your phone is almost bricked. Flash chip bug makes large chunks of the entire flash unreadable. It's more likely to happen if you issue a trim command or format a partition in the wrong way. (Well, it's the right way for flash, but our chip can get borked.) Mine just happened when I was copying a bunch of data over.

You corrupted something fairly early in the boot process but not the earliest thing. Search for fixes for the qhusb and you'll find a couple things. They didn't work for me, but might for you. Even if you fix it, it might re-brick itself after a bit of usage.
[HTC Amaze 4G] cowboy1995:
Thank you for your response! You logic seems to be correct as I wasn't messing with any critical files. Please update your post if you find a solution! :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] ezdi:
Did you find the post(s) I was talking about? They may work for you. It basically involves trying to rewrite the bootloader.

I ended up punting and trying to desolder the MMC chip so I could try to get my data off it. Unfortunately, it's epoxied on so it got very damaged even though I was using a pretty good hot-air reflow station, so I haven't tried soldering it to a SD-card reader.
[HTC Amaze 4G] cowboy1995:
I have tried that numerous times to rewrite the bootloader, but to no avail. Can you post a picture, and do you think a JTAG would work?
[HTC Amaze 4G] ezdi:
Picture of the board? I think I have it around somewhere. If I can find it, sure.

In theory it should work, but I don't think anyone has publicly mapped out the pins for it and I didn't feel like trying to figure out the software side of things to connect it to the generic JTAG adapters I have access to. It's possible that one of the phone-centric JTAG makers has an adapter board, but I'm not willing to spend $bank on a phone worth barely anything.