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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BitRifle:
Has anyone purchased SquareTrade for a developer edition of a device? What was your experience? Do you have any recommendations other than SquareTrade for dev edition devices, since they are purchased direct from Samsung without any protection plan?

To be clear, I'm trying to ensure a broken device would be replaced with another developer edition device.

I've tried contacting SquareTrade directly about replacement since this is a special edition phone, but only received a canned response email that was entirely unrelated to my question. :eek:

Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DR4LUC0N:
Well considering I sell Square Trade at my job... Last I checked you can go to their website and just order it by sending a copy of the receipt. They will usually repair your device instead of buy a new one UNLESS it's absolutely smashed to smithereens.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BitRifle:
DR4LUC0N, thanks for the response, I appreciate it!

It looks like per their ToS they will repair as you mentioned, swap with refurb, or do a cash settlement. My skepticism is simply that they may not be exposed to many developer-edition devices and would be inclined to swap it with a consumer, locked edition not understanding the difference. -- Mostly this comes because when I asked them directly I got a canned response that was off topic.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DR4LUC0N:
That's why you just stress the fact that it's a special phone.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j_h3000:
hello guys ... i am a proud owner of LG G2 ... one of the best phones i ever had ... and im willing to upgrade but im lost between S5 Z2 and One m8, and cant make my mind

i really love the concept of Z2 but im very worried because many people mentioned that they suffer over heating when playing games and shooting videos ... i know i wont be shooting 4k videos ... its just something that i dont need ... at least now .. but what about games and software ... does it really overheat and become uncomfortable to hold ?? what about charging time ... how long does it take to become fully charged ?

what would you recommend ?

especially that i tend to drop my phones alot :p
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zantekk:
I had the same problem and decided to buy the Z2. I have no problems with overheating whatever I do. Software is the best customized android out there. Better than sense or touchwiz. Idk how long it takes to fully charge but not very long at least not longer than on my m7 ;)

I would go for the z2. Awesome phone :)
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] feis:
It doesnt overheat playing games or other stuff, only 4k recording. M8 is more comfortable in hand, z2 has better package overall.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CenteaOSD:
Hello XperiaZ2 user switched from HTC One(m7) here! Overheating while you are playing game isn't a problem, it happens to all phone. (At least my HTC　One did) And I am playing HD Youtube everyday but at least I don't get burnt, so it must be okay for you too. Also as 4k is new technology for smartphone, we have to understand it is still not perfect, some user reports that software update solve this overheating problem and I don't feel it too hot.

Yeah I couldn't choose between M8 and Z2 and OnePlus..... but finally I bought XperiaZ2. As they have better spec　and price is lower than M8 and I wanted something funny! (Oneplus is good price and good spec, but it's too simple!)

They have shatter proof glass It shouldn't break easily.(I dropped several times, but there is no crack and working fine!)

Yeah XperiaZ2 is really good phone I've used Xperia Z and HTC　One(m7) yeah much better than these. I recommend you to go with Sony.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j_h3000:
- so you guys all agree that there is no overheat while playing games or some intensive apps ? at least not more than other phones right ?

one more question .. is it easy to scratch ? (does it require special care and should i be worried where and how i place it ?)

please be very honest and i would like to see more opinions please
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CenteaOSD:
Okay. There is some heating but not as bad as overheating.

As they are using shatter proof glass I can't see scratch with out case and protector.

You take your time and think. Z3 might be coming in few months.... (it's what happend when I bought Xperia Z)
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PiskopatYazar:
It overheats if there are so many apps running in the background and when you shoot 4K videos.

Charging takes me over 4 hours I thought my charger was faulty but it wasn't I'm using my old samsung charger it takes around 3 hours.

I bought HTC One m8 for my partner and I'm jealous tbh. But I'm happy with my z2 as well. HTC One m8 feeling is a lot better in hand and camera is a lot faster.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1iam5mith:
I have left the LG G2 for the Xperia Z2 and glad I did.

I would say it heats up less than the G2 when playing intensive games.

The only thing the G2 had that I wish the Z2 had is knock off. It has knock on, just can't turn off the screen with a double tap :/
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CenteaOSD:
I meant in daily use...... We don't use phone like that...
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DrBrick:
i've had my Z2 for about a week now and haven't noticed any excessive overheating. i've never had a smartphone that didn't heat up somewhat while playing games and i don't feel the Z2 is any worse than my HTC One M7 was. i prefer Sense's widgets and apps but the interface on the Z2 is quite nice and i am enjoying messing around with the camera. i think i can agree with the reviews in that the Z2 doesn't necessarily beat other phones in any one area but it is solid or even great in all areas. this is probably the first phone i've owned that has all the things i want (front-facing speakers, CAMERA BUTTON, and SD card) and doesn't compromise anywhere.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CenteaOSD:
Conclude:

As HTC　One(m7) and Z2 has different Concept so it can't simply compared. And they are different generation.... But I can definitely say Z2 is the one of　the best smartphone I've ever had include my Smartphone from Japan..... Anyway you might get overheat problem but you can simply take it back to shop.... (do it before you messed it up with rooting!) As my latest phone is XperiaZ2 this opinion is bit biased, but still it's a good phone.... Some time I feel it big..... it might not be big problem if you are switching from G2....

Give it a try........ You'll love it. ( ･`ω･´)
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stanley08:
There is heat on the Z2, but not 'Overheating'. Heats up just as much as any other smartphone out there when gaming. But doesn't get hot to the extent u can make barbecue or scramble eggs on it. And when u are not gaming, it is ice cool (at least, mine is). The Xperia Z2 is the best device i ever used, and i'm not even rooted yet. xD
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lammi:
I have to agree with a lot of the comments already posted.

The phone WILL heat up but it doesn't affect performance in any way.. and it's not excessively heating up more than any other smartphone would...

Also.. This is the first phone where I don't feel it's absolutely necessary to Unlock bootloader and root...

I have been unlocking and rooting all my previous phones because I felt it's essential to do so... S2, S3, Z, Z1...

LaMMi
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paras:
Would suggest z2 without a doubt.

Sent From My Nexus 5 Stock 4.4.2 ART
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ryland Johnson:
Opinions are subjective. The choice is there. All the mobiles you mention are top models, 'Flag ships', in their brand and function extremely well. All are different and there is no such device as 'the best'. You need to discover what phone will fit your needs.

I change phones about twice a year, sometimes three times. I am a technophile, Its my hobby, my vice. My advice to you would be to see all the mobiles you mention, have a play and make YOUR choice.

I lean toward Sony at present and away from Samsung and HTC. I do this because I FIND the UI on the HTC and the Samsung's too heavy. I PREFERE the UI on the Sony brand. I do find the quality for a flag ship mobile to be well represented by both HTC and Sony. I prefer the Sony only through choice.

I have owned several HTC mobiles and I live out in the countryside where signal strength is poor. HTC so far have been one of the weakest in terms of being able to pick up a signal. The Sony and Samsung also LG have all been fine with Nokia being the most competent in terms of catching signal strength.

I sold my SG Note 3 within weeks. This was MY FAULT, I purchased the phone on pre sale order before I had the chance to even hold one. When I held it, after owning the Sony Xperia Z, I was bitterly disappointed with the phones plastic construction. Plastic leather back with plastic play stitching plus the plastic chrome sides? It just didn't give

ME

that quality buzz and pride of ownership. My Sony Z Ultra is a quality device that oozes class and quality of materials and construction, size is the problem there.

I now use the nexus 5 and the Sony Xperia Z ultra. I have ordered the Z2 last week and will sell the Nexus 5.

IF the Z2 is built to the same standards the Ultra and Z are then I shall be a very happy person. I miss the UI as the Nexus 5 is not serving my needs even though it also is a very fine mobile indeed.

Please don't read too many forums. If you took notice of the reports, reviews and posts you read on ANY forum you would never dare make another single purchase including the shoes on your feet. All the mobiles you mention are best buys for the owner. Its what your expectations are that counts not mine.

Let us know what you decide on purchasing. Good luck with what ever you buy I am sure you will enjoy your new mobile.

Regards, Ryland

Oh BTW is you seriously drop your phones a lot I would either insure you new phone or NOT purchase ANY phone that price. If you do purchase a flagship phone buy a case and screen saver plus insurance.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaf46:
to be frank with you ,wait atleast for two more weeks then get the 14w20,21 batch :) it seems to be ok
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donalgodon:
How would one ensure that they have this batch?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaf46:
check the batch number in the micro sd port information tray and get some information on the internet, right now im really fed up with sony im so upset that i wouldn't care anymore :/

Just wait mate don't buy it now :)
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hotnikkelz:
I came from a G2 as well, I'll say get whichever is cheaper. They're both about the same. HTC got better speakers and a big dev base (if that's important to you), Z2 has better camera and the waterproof aspect.

Apart from that, both got great battery life, screens are great, build quality great on both devices. Don't worry about the heat issue, anytime u push a phone it gets warm a bit
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fille84:
4hrs to charge?? That sucks..
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] One Twelve:
Any comments about this

video

.

he asked a friend and found it to be the same, a couple of

other

reviewers also mentioned the

same

. This is for the 3g variant d6502.

That's 4 people with the same issue. An issue that wasn't there with earlier Z models.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stanley08:
I don't understand, so what if the phone gets hot when u game? Btw, again... My Unit runs very cool. I have D6503 and i'm always on WiFi and phone set to 2G Only. I don't play games on my phone. Screen too small, its more of a burden than enjoyment to me. If you intend to play games all the time, u just might be investing in the wrong device. Buy a PSP or something... :)
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] One Twelve:
Question is how hot :)

The norm seems to be 40-45 for a 1080p screen, in one of the videos i posted it touched 50 as measured by the reviewer. That is 10-20% over the norm.

Getting hot in itself means its running above what it should be. A 720p phone heats up comparatively less, 5s or Z1c would be 35-40 degrees under similar load. They push a quarter as many pixels. CPU isn't being taxed to the extent it would be with 1080p.

Playing games or not isn't really the point, if it heats up that much and its out of the ordinary, then something is up. Think of it as a stress test of sorts. The reviewer also noted elsewhere that it heats up even with 3g browsing. Heats up more than normal or when compared to others.

A flagship should not be getting that hot to begin with. Relatively speaking. However he does note even at that elevated temp, the phone performed perfectly.

You said it heats up as much as others. In this case it heats up more than others.

Thing is i've asked yet another reviewer the same question and he replied as you did ie as much as others (S5 or M8). His was d6503 too.

There is an inconsistency here :confused:

Some find it heats up more than normal whereas others do not.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marius09:
HI!

If you have a working G2 and can stick to it alittle longer the G3 is being released June/July :good:

lg.com/global/g3/index.html#features010101

theverge.com/2014/6/4/5778556/lg-g3-review

- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 801 (up to 2.5GHz Quad-Core)

- Display: 5.5-inch Quad HD IPS (2560 x 1440, 538ppi)

- Memory: 16/32GB eMMC ROM, 2/3GB DDR3 RAM / microSD slot (128GB max)

- Camera: Rear 13.0MP with OIS+ and Laser Auto Focus / Front 2.1MP

- Battery: 3,000mAh (removable)

- Operating System: Android 4.4.2 KitKat

- Size: 146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9mm

- Weight: 149g

- Network: 4G / LTE / HSPA+ 21 Mbps (3G)

- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth Smart Ready (Apt-X), NFC,

SlimPort, A-GPS/Glonass, USB 2.0

- Color: Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet, Burgundy Red

- Other: Smart Keyboard, Smart Notice, Knock Code™ , Guest Mode, etc.

-WIRELESS CHARGER
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funky0308:
Even Z2 get really hot in a games I don't mind that... - I don't play games on mobile devices...I have my i7 for that :)

I had XU, XS, , Z1 and now Z2 and it's really amazing device...

Sound is absolutely incredible, camera is ten times better then on Z1...

It's fast and great looking...

If you like Xperia devices - this is the device for you
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zodiac100:
With respect to the overheating. I've not noticed it causing any problems on my unit other than with 4k video.

With 4k, I've discovered that stabilisation has a lot to do with the problem. When I turn it off, I can get 10 minutes easy but with steady shot on, it overheats and crashes somewhere between 3 and 5 mins.

This is probably why Samsung didn't include stabilisation with its 4k video recording.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr.R™:
The z2 gets no hotter than any other phone I've had when at full load tbh, it just feels it because it's glass imo

Psp is less powerful than this phone, also pretty sure the screen is the same size if not bigger as well
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paras:
Even I agree

Sent From My Nexus 5 Stock 4.4.3 ART
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaz0ku:
Ok I'm a heavy gamer for mobile phones. I play games like Dead Trigger 2, Dragon Age, Metal Slug Defense. I usually play them for around an hour or two, but the highest temperature it got for my phone was 42C
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ryland Johnson:
I am sure you mean well. I can see you are keen and trying to help BUT....

I have no idea how you arrive at your conclusions though? There is no manufacturers empirical data to support your theory. Non what so ever. Do you even know the production runs for each month? Do you know the return % for each month? Do you know the total sales and return figures for any period? To suggest one production run is better than another without the manufacturers QC, sales and return statistics is absurd.

Again, I am sure you mean well though even if misguided on this one occasion.

Ryland
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tel033:
Is this overheating problem widely spread, I've read that many people have the to hot pop-up message even when taking pictures in a summer day
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pokosik:
it's really disappointing what such a nice device have such a big problem and sony don't do anything to fix this. So i even can't take pictures when i want to...When what should i buy now?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] jewnersey:
I'm on AOSP and trying to get an alternative icon to the mouse cursor. Solutions?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] instarichisdope:
I've flashed NFL modules... any thoughts?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
Lol NFL modules.... Did you flash the su zip with the rom?? Do you have root access?

Sent from my HTC6600LVW using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
My wife's hotspot quite working a long time ago. :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
Im thinking the wife's hotspot doesn't want to cooperate due to all those NFL modules to be honest.

Wouldn't be the first time
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zombolt:
Good news! Easy fix. Go to settings->more->developer options->make sure show all ANRs is checked. Wife Hotspot should now work properly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BoulderGeek:
This was the funniest thing I have seen today!

On a more serious note, when i am using WiFi hotspot on the stock VZW 4.3 or HyperDrive 15 ROMs, I can get other Android devices to connect and pass packets through the phone. When I try to connect a Win 7 x64 computer, I get the computer saying the WiFi side of the handshake is connected. However, the phone's connected devices list doesn't show the Win7 computer, nor does the WAN side pass packets over to the PC.

I did the "Enable all ANR" trick, but that didn't resolve it. Anyone else seen this selective problem? I am thinking that it might be the Windows side drivers.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] saracerno:
I would use doomkernel or nk kernel with a rom , but i don't know which roms support these kernel. Thank you.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] istux:
Any rom based on stock ;)

Be careful with compatibilities... or you will get bootloops.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] saracerno:
For example i have omnirom . i could change the kernel ?? I need this to add some cpu governor .
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] istux:
No, omnirom is a custom rom with its own kernel.

Every rom you find in original development section is NOT from Sony.

To use Doomkernel you must use a rom from normal development section, where you can find roms BASED on original Sony firmware. For example ultimate pureXT...
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] cbrown245:
Looking for a tester or 2 for some BadSeed goodness . Must have a working knowledge of how to flash a Rom , adb . If anyone is interested pm me .
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] Da Kine:
PM sent.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Meth_Badger:
My tablet froze on me and I powered it down to restart it and then it went into what folks on here call a bootloop. After holding down Power and volume down, it brought me to a screen that had three icons and I chose the one on the right by mistake and now it's looping again, but instead of the Asus screen with the refreshing icon, it's the android falling with an Error on his chest after quickly flashing Installing System Update.

The power volume combo works no more and the only way I can shut off my tablet completely is to use the power and volume up button. I can't get back to screen with the three icons no matter how many times I try.

I've already resolved myself to purchasing a new device, so my main concern is recovering the data, slim as that might be. Any recommendations?

Also, note that Ive never rooted or installed anything on my tablet. No roms or kernels or any other modifications. If I can get my data by any means necessary, I'd be satisfied, even If I Ihad to open it and retrieve the harddrive.

Hopefully Ive explained myself sufficently for you guys to help me. Cheers.
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
If I read your post correctly, you selected the right icon which is a Wipe data from your bootloader. When you executed that Wipe data, it will wipe everything on your internal SD including your /media folder or your personal files and data...:( The chance is very slim unless someone knows how to recover data from a wipe. Technically, your data is still there but it is only a dumb files which contain only 0's and 1's. Some recovery tools may be able to retrieve your data but I don't have that knowledge.. I hope that someone will be able to help you out and good luck...:fingers-crossed:
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
I'm afraid LMK is right: Your data is gone.

Do I suspect correctly that you interrupted the Wipe Data process after selecting it "accidentally"?

Choosign Wipe Data from the bootloader causes the BL to write a command to the misc partition to start the recovery and wipe the data partition. If you interrupted the process, there's no telling what and where that got corrupted - unless you just let it loop and pray that it finishes the wipe process which would erase the BL command. Connect it to power and let it loop for a few hours. What have you got to loose?

But your data is gone either way - sorry.
[Asus Transformer TF700] dilfred:
Morning, cheeky question(s)

Where are you located, and would you be interested in selling your bricked TF700? I have a broken screen among other things and would be interested in buying your tablet for spares if you are getting a new one?

PM me if you are interested.

Thank you

Freddie
[Asus Transformer TF700] Meth_Badger:
I'm not all too sure what the Icon on the left wad, but I'm sure it said RKU or some sort. I would have given up all hope if I had hit the wipe data on the right.

Days recovery aside, is there anyway I can get my looped tablet to work? I plugged it into a comp and it didn't recognise it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EshWarGetenv:
Heya fellow xda's :D

We all knew that SlimKat Rom has very cool recents menu called "Slim Recents!". As far as I know, they say that it's not an app rather it is the outcome of 3000+ lines of coding.. I have seen many other roms that offer/built-in have 3 styles of recents menu.. the stock one, omni rom's recents menu and the slimkat recents.. Can anybody tell me, from which part of the slimkat's source code will i get that slim recents code or to put it simply, how to adopt that slim recents menu to my custom rom like the other developers did with their roms?

I'll be waiting to hear from you!

-The fellow xda :laugh:
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] jasongw:
I see folks posting their snazzy ROM's (awesome work, guys) and I see that in some other forums (Blue Angel most notably) there are "Rom Kitchens" posted for those devices, but I don't see anything similar for the Wizard. Clearly there are methods--the plethora of ROMS here proves that--but how would I go about starting to build my own? I've done a lot of custom installation/OS configuration stuff with Win2k/XP/2003 and countless apps (I'm a regular at www.msfn.org and have used tools like nLite and WPI extensively in my own labors for both work and pleasure) with great success, so I'm really interested in expanding my horizons to this neck of the woods as well.

I hope that someone could forgive the "n00bness" of my question here, I'd love to be more active in contributing around here, you guys are inspiring me to help, dammit! :)

Thanks!

Jason
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] jasongw:
If there isn't one, can someone at least please point me in the right direction? I've done what searching I can, but without really knowing the proper terminology it's difficult to find the right answers :)

Thanks!

Jason