yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z2 General] [w]:
This seems to be a thing, so I'll start one for us canucks.

I got mine unlocked from Sony store and still just testing it out to see if i want to keep it or not at this point.

disappointed that they only came with the crappy earphones.

Strongly considering rooting the phone as without root, and with new restrictions in KK, I find the phone is basically a $700+ waterproof camera.

Stock FTF

17.1.A.2.55_CA Generic 1281-9709_R3A
[Xperia Z2 General] shollywood:
Any way of posting the firmware (ftf) from your phone?
[Xperia Z2 General] [w]:
kind of a dumb question from me: is this the same as build number?

if so it is 17.1.A.2.55
[Xperia Z2 General] shollywood:
No dumb questions. What I mean is this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php...tmctr=(not provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=28879679
[Xperia Z2 General] Jeevez:
My order just shipped today from the Sony Store. Can't wait to get it. Really hoping for much improved battery life from my Nexus 4 and the improved camera won't hurt. Will be weird not having such an open device after the Nexus 4, hoping I can get sort of used to just using stock firmware for now and that Sony can provide at least a couple major updates over the next years. Will post impressions when I receive. Already ordered a dBrand skin as well as I really liked the fit and finish on the N4 and I don't like having glass on both sides.
[Xperia Z2 General] Sango2:
I am definitely interested in obtaining the FTF.

If you need assistance in generating it, feel free to send an PM to me. I can guide you in case you get stuck in the guide.

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Just curious, what is "KK"?
[Xperia Z2 General] GibMcFragger:
Mine is ordered from Sony store and should be there tomorrow. :)

HTC M7. Rooted, Unlocked, Super CID. Running ARHD ROM and ElementalX kernel
[Xperia Z2 General] Sango2:
Could you create and post the ftf for us when you get it?
[Xperia Z2 General] [w]:
I'll attempt this tonite and post in OP
[Xperia Z2 General] shollywood:
Any luck with this??
[Xperia Z2 General] [w]:
Hi, ftf posted to OP.
[Xperia Z2 General] shollywood:
Where???
[Xperia Z2 General] [w]:
First post in thread.
[Xperia Z2 General] shollywood:
Awesome thanks!!
[Xperia Z2 General] [w]:
=)

my first time doing that so let me know if i made a mistake or missing info.
[Xperia Z2 General] Sango2:
Cool, so no .402 update with this?

When I get home, I'll do a size comparison to see if this is smaller size than than UK.

Did you notice any bloatware like stuff in the Canada version?

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Forgot one more thing.

For the Canada ROM, does it show "LTE' or "4G" icon for LTE connections?
[Xperia Z2 General] [w]:
I didn't notice any canada specific bloatware. jsut looked like the regular sony stuff.

my old phone was old s2, non-lte. haven't gotten an upgraded sim card yet. will update when i do.
[Xperia Z2 General] GibMcFragger:
It shows LTE, and I'm pulling 89Mbit down on Rogers.
[Xperia Z2 General] [w]:
I just picked up an LTE sim jsut now.

can confirm i get the LTE indicator

speed tests is 15Mbps / 2.62 Mbps DL / UL

am on fido.
[Xperia Z2 General] [w]:
is there anyone in Canada who got an update to 69 or 402?

just curious.

as i UL Boot loader and rooted, don't think i can see OTA updates or via sony companion app.
[Xperia Z2 General] Sango2:
No 402 update via Companion or OTA yet as I just checked.
[Xperia Z2 General] augie7107:
Can someone list the baseband on this firmware, please?

And if possible, how about a mirror, Mega is useless.
[Xperia Z2 General] Gitaroo:
what the hell is sony doing with Canada, my Z1 got updates so quickly but Z2 is still stuck with launch fw. Z2 is actually laggier than m Z1 at the moment, quite a bit of stuttering.
[Xperia Z2 General] Sango2:
It's not just Canada. A few other regions too. I just checked the update checker and it appears that a few more regions have went to .402 from the last time I checked.

I was on Canada, but I changed it to Singtel SG for .438.
[Xperia Z2 General] Gitaroo:
where is the update checker? Anyway we can complain to Sony directly? I posted on xperia care forum, it got burried by other topics. Looks like barely anyone from Canada have it....
[Xperia Z2 General] augie7107:
Could either of you go to "about phone" and type the baseband number here so I can compare with Taiwan model? In NE USA I get strong signals but in Texas, not so strong. May test this firmware but won't if baseband matches what was shipped on Taiwan model for 55.
[Xperia Z2 General] Sango2:
Here you go. Saves the time of using Sony Companion and hooking up your phone :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2608983
[Xperia Z2 General] Turbojugend:
I had a look but couldn't find it anywhere, I am planning on picking this up tomorrow (Bell), but I don't think there is a way to unlock the bootloader?

Or can I still flash roms and kernels since a recovery is out for locked bootloaders?
[Xperia Z2 General] hidea:
If you're picking up a Bell device, the bootloader will not be unlockable (using official means; until someone finds a hack to do so).

On a brighter note, you can root the stock shipping Bell firmware, and then install a custom recovery on the Z2 (without ever needing to touch the Bootloader). Once you've rooted and installed a custom recovery, you can flash a newer pre-rooted firmware.
[Xperia Z2 General] Turbojugend:
So just roms for now if I am not mistaken, I can't use custom kernels or mods?
[Xperia Z2 General] hidea:
I'm not too sure about kernels; I'm using [NUT]'s .402 ROM.

Mods: I've flashed keyboard mods through recovery, and they work just fine.
[Xperia Z2 General] Xaroc8:
This is my first taste of Sony with the Z2. Everyone told me they get updates pretty quickly, and many people are.... just not us Canadians... So today I'm breaking down and flashing the singapore .382.

As a Canadian, I'm use to having to manually go around for things, as we're use to getting left behind or getting the cold shoulder from tech companies. Google is a prime example :P Either way, I hope Canada will get an official OTA soon, on which I'll flash that later, but until then I'll be using the singapore 382

UPDATE: Woah God... Sooo much bloatware from the Singapore Carrier. I think I counted like 15 apps, but thankfully you can simply uninstall every single one right from the stock homescreen.
[Xperia Z2 General] kodath:
Hey guys,

I just got my Z2 D6503 from Hong Kong and when I put in my Rogers LTE sim card, I'm only getting a 4G icon, does anyone else here have that issue?

Thanks
[Xperia Z2 General] Xaroc8:
4G is LTE, trust me. If you want clarification, when you see the 4G icon, go to (Settings > About Phone > Status) you'll see network status showing LTE. You're good mate ^_~
[Xperia Z2 General] Xaroc8:
So I hope this rings in true, but a member by the name of bdithug said Sony Canada informed him that an update for the Xperia Z2 should be hitting Canada in the next two weeks. Just passing the heads up to the fellow Canadians in this forum.

His post is here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54072898&postcount=258
[Xperia Z2 General] bdithug:
Yup, that's at least what they told me. I asked about some bugs that I noticed on the demo unit and told them it was a concern of mine before buying. A customer service rep said an update would be coming out in about 3 weeks, and that was a week ago.

Mind you that would be an update from Sony, not bell. Bell may take their sweet time with it. I was asking regarding the unlocked devices sold directly from Sony stores.
[Xperia Z2 General] mustafa803:
Hi Everyone. I contacted Sony mobile just over a week ago and was looking for an answer as to why everyone else has received a .69 .402 and .438 update while we in canada are still stuck with .55. I got a very vague answer which I thought was not worth posting at all. Since bdithug has received a different reply than the one I got, I have decided to include the reply i got from Sony dated July 4.

"Dear Mustafa,

Thank you for contacting Sony Xperia™ Online Support. You are receiving this message as a follow-up to a recent inquiry and/or transaction. This is not a commercial electronic message.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you've endured as a result of the delay in our response to your email. In terms of your inquiry, if you are still experiencing the issue that prompted you to contact us, it would be our pleasure to help you.

In regards to your inquiry, we understand you would like to know when is a software update going to be available in Canada for the Sony Xperia™ Z2, but as we can notice with the information that you provided, you have the latest version available for your device, once any update is available for your phone you will be receiving a notification on your cellphone.

As part of Sony Mobile's commitment to excellent customer service, we offer a wide variety of mobile products to suit your lifestyle. If you require more information, or have any other questions, please visit sonymobile . com or call us at 1-866-766-9374.

Kind Regards,

Melissa.

Sony Xperia Canada Customer Services"
[Xperia Z2 General] bdithug:
Wow that is vague. That's like an announcement from oneplus. Lots of words but no information lol
[Xperia Z2 General] bdithug:
Just to follow up regarding the software update for Canadians. I called Sony again last night and asked for clarification as a previous Sony Rep did inform me that the update would be available later this month. The lady I spoke to basically said the same as the email above. I have the latest firmware and that I will be notified when an update is available. She would not confirm when an update would come.
[Xperia Z2 General] Warrimonk:
So no ROMs?

So just to clarify, if I buy a Z2 from Bell on contract, I'm stuck with a locked bootloader and no way to flash a custom ROM or Kernel for the foreseeable future?

I was considering ditching my N5 in a few weeks and getting a Z2 on contract, but there's no way I'm going to be able to live without AOSP.
[Xperia Z2 General] bdithug:
Don't quote me on it because I'm new to the z2, but yes that's how I perceive it. I got mine straight from a Sony store unlocked, so it has an unlockable bootloader.
[Xperia Z2 General] bdithug:
May be a stupid question...

If I root my z2 with Easy Root leaving the bootloader locked, and I want to send it in for repairs or warranty, all I have to do is flash the FTF file in the OP of this thread to restore regular stock? Sony won't notice anything? Or should I use the backup tool to create my own FTF file? Or will they literally be the exact same file?

Thanks
[Xperia Z2 General] kannanX10:
.314 fw now available for canadian z2 with cust no 1281-9709
[Xperia Z2 General] mustafa803:
Thanks. I tried updating directly from my phone but the update is not there. So I tried PC companion and I can say finally we are getting an update to New Firmware 17.1.2.A.314. I am downloading it now.
[Xperia Z2 General] Sango2:
I created and put up the Canada Generic 17.1.2.A.0.314 on Google drive.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9FAJDHzZJrSN1kwbG5uREhORWs/edit?usp=sharing
[Xperia Z2 General] s4kel:
Any changes on baseband version and any improvements on reception? Thanks.
[Xperia Z2 General] Sango2:
Baseband got changed to 10.

Reception, I don't know since I didn't notice any reception issues with previous basebands. Maybe others can chime in if they had issues before.
[Xperia Z2 General] blyndfyre:
Picking this baby up today from the Sony store, unlocked. Recommend rooting? If so any recommended ROMs? Thanks.
[Xperia Z2 General] ricebun:
I recommend rooting, mainly for benefits like Greenify, Xposed modules, and AdAway. If you feel like unlocking the bootloader, I think there are nightlies for Carbon, AOKP, and CM11S. Personally I've been eyeing Carbon, and will probably attempt to flash it later this week.

Rooting alone has been quite useful, though, I don't think a custom ROM is really necessary (I just miss the AOSP interface). With GravityBox alone you can give the phone a lot of important custom features like heads-up notifications, expanded desktop, and statusbar icon mods.
[Xperia Z2 General] blyndfyre:
So I can leave bootloader locked an load any ROM based off stock? AOSP like CM requires unlocked bootloader?

Regardless you need a custom recovery even for stock based ROMs?
[Xperia Z2 General] hexwulf:
Is there any real significant difference between this .314 update and the original .55 that comes with a Bell unit?

Cheers
[Xperia Z2 General] kannanX10:
lot of improvements.....................
[Xperia Z2 General] hexwulf:
Thanks... Guess I should upgrade.

Cheers
[Xperia Z2 General] ricebun:
To my knowledge, the only ROMs that need an unlocked bootloader are the ones that need a different kernel, so Sony-based ones should be good to go with a locked one.

Even with a locked bootloader, using a custom recovery is super simple as long as it's been rooted. Check this thread if you want to get that going on your phone (I think it's still needed for stock based ROMs).
[Xperia Z2 General] EnIXmA:
So mobile payments work perfectly fine with Bell z2 and a RBC card... Can someone please confirm if it works if we unlock, root and use the stock ROM that came with the phone?..

I have been itching to root, but am scared to lose the mobile payment functionality
[Xperia Z2 General] EnIXmA:
So I rooted the phone without unlocking the boot loader and the RBC wallet cards disappeared....however using root cloak to hide root from the RBC app brings the wallet back in the RBC app...... Awesome
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] occhiverdi1987:
Hello,

I would update my n4, but the file Velvet.apk in /system/priv-app is not the original one and OTA update process fails.

Error "/system/priv-app/Velvet.apk has unexpected contents". (In log I read file "/system/priv-app/Velvet.apk" doesn't have any of expected sha1 sums)

Do you know if I can solve replacing an original 4.4.2 Velvet.apk (and where I can find it) or another way to solve without deleting everything?

Thanks in advance
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
Just flash system.img in fastboot. Get it out of the factory image
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] occhiverdi1987:
Thank you very much :)
[Nokia X] dvhvenkat:
Hi Friends,

I have small query regarding my mobile NOKIA X. I am unable to open the content in my External Memory SD Card and unable to send the music files using Bluetooth in my mobile. I tried to connect the mobile to PC and copy the files in my External SD Card but is there any alternate method to directly open the files in my Mobile itself and also i am unable to send any files that are located in SD Card using Bluetooth.

Please do let me know if any body has solutions for this one other than swapping internal memory to External SD Card.

Looking forward to hear all your valuable suggestions ASAP.

Thanks,

DVH
[Nokia X] Dom3616:
You need to download file manager like Astro File Manager. That should allow you to browse your files directly from your mobile. It should allow you to send files through bluetooth too. :)
[T-Mobile LG G2] jaed.43725:
Can someone rip the LG G2 factory IR remote control for me? I went to AOKP and its the last bit I need for my phone to be complete. Thank you.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yotamdo:
Recently, on CM10.2.1 I noticed my headphone jack stopped working. I updated to the latest 4.4.2 official update with the Israeli customization and this is still occurring. I'm only receiving audio to both right and left streams if I hold the connector in a strange angle, and if I don't, only the left stream works.

I'm having difficulty deciding what to do: a couple months ago I sent my device for repair to Sony because of a broken charging port and that costed 250 NIS (about 73 USD). My father replaced his iPhone 4S and 3GS batteries, so he has a little experience with repair, but I don't know whether to take the risk and repair at home or send the device to Sony.

Also, I don't have warranty. I read what it covers and it doesn't do anything for me anymore so I installed a ROM, but now I'm on the stock Sony firmware unrooted with a locked bootloader (flash tool displays it as unlockable).

Please answer if you can.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dsteppa:
Well.... I'm in the same boat as you. I've got some dead pixels in my camera.

1: When I send it for repair I'll be without a phone for weeks.

2: It will cost more.

I've repaired several phones already, but the only thing slightly worrying me is that I might lose the water resistance, but then again I never use the phone near water anymore.

I have the phone since it came out so I'm not even sure if I still got any warranty.

Repairing a phone is really not that hard. Only thing making it hard is because everything is extra covered due to the water and dust resistance.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yotamdo:
But is repairing the XZ really hard? On iFixIt it says that repairing the headphone jack is difficult.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rajaganesan7:
Go And Buy A New Headphone Jack @ rounded.com

I recommended ...

Price Are Very Low.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dsteppa:
It really depends on what you mean with it being difficult.

I learned a lot by looking at disassemble videos like this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfXaze8AS2o

It's really no rocket science.

But do note that you'll probably lose the water resistance after doing this.
[HTC One Max] thafrogggg:
Long story short, my Verizon HTC One Max tried to take a swim last night. I have a replacement being delivered tomorrow. I want to factory reset it before returning it. Is there a way to do it with an ADB command? If there is, what is the syntax I need to use.

The phone is soft rooted with weaksauce and has supersu installed. That is the only thing I have done to it.
[HTC One Max] blue8:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2277765
[Other SmartWatches] UntoldStories:
I noticed this watch as well a couple of days ago. It looks pretty good, but the thing that still concerns me is the capacity of the battery, which is only 350mAh.. What are your experiences with the battery life so far?
[Other SmartWatches] 92jacko:
was looking at getting one of these.

few questions:

is the camera quity okay?

are the photos saved to the phone or on the watch?

is the watch readable outside?

thanks bud
[Other SmartWatches] pashka79:
Bought one waiting for it
[Other SmartWatches] timtop:
!! Major setback !!

!! MAJOR SETBACK !!

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Thank you doner03 for the solution - keyboard on smartphone will automatically pop up when you need to type something eg. click on writing aread of notepad app, when watch is connected to phone by BT and SWatch manager (smartphone companion) app running.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53405588&postcount=16

(1) Don't bother installing a virtual keyboard on the watch - there is no input menu in Settings to change keyboard settings and set default keyboard. If you use a keyboard switcher app eg. Quick Keyboard Switch, it will force close when you run it.

(2) Although BT keyboard works with the watch, once you install SWatch manager app, the BT keyboards will stop working. You cannot delete the paired BT keyboard from the BT menu, and if you paired BT keyboard and your smartphone, it may make SWatch manager stop working. If you can use your phone to type on the watch, there is no point pairing your watch with another BT keyboard anyway.
[Other SmartWatches] coolkid893:
i have this watch i just installed google search .apk and use the voice typing on search bars it doesnt always work but most of the time it does

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yes camera is nice (5mp)

photos are saved to watch but can very easy be beamed to phone with a click threw manager app (comes with watch) same with video

yes the screen is the same quality as of the gear it is ok outside

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full charge and with you not playing with it every min last about 6 hours or less give or take heavy use (Pandora running) under 5
[Other SmartWatches] timtop:
Keyboard is a BIG problem

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Thank you doner03 for the solution - keyboard on smartphone will automatically pop up when you need to type something eg. click on writing aread of notepad app, when watch is connected to phone by BT and SWatch manager app running.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53405588&postcount=16

(1) Don't bother installing a virtual keyboard on the watch - there is no input menu in Settings to change keyboard settings and set default keyboard. If you use a keyboard switcher app eg. Quick Keyboard Switch, it will force close when you run it.

(2) Although BT keyboard works with the watch, once you install SWatch manager app, the BT keyboards will stop working. You cannot delete the paired BT keyboard from the BT menu, and if you paired BT keyboard and your smartphone, it may make SWatch manager stop working. If you can use your phone to type on the watch, there is no point pairing your watch with another BT keyboard anyway.
[Other SmartWatches] coolkid893:
well my google voice search is very accurate on this watch it just doesnt work on all apps it does on facebook in the watch and chrome browser and it does not require bt it required wifi on
[Other SmartWatches] akira712:
How do you install apk's on this watch?
[Other SmartWatches] kennobi:
You might need to install an older or earlier version of "Autoscreen on off" and "Gravity Screen" if available, search for it via google. You won't get it from the default app store.

Earlier version might not force close.
[Other SmartWatches] coolkid893:
i am very knowledgeable with this watch and i warn you all do not try this root he is tellING you that works and iT very well might but the risk is exetremely high unless your a dev and will soft brick you phone even possibly hard brick please wait for a experienced dev makes a root tool and

ps if you soft bricked your watch doing this root

adb into your watch an erase cache and reboot
[Other SmartWatches] timtop:
I lost root after doing factory reset, and I could not regain root using the same method (Omate Truesmart root tool).

However, a friend gave me a tip about this chinese root tool called Kingroot. It is very successful in rooting most if not all chinese phones particularly those using Mediatek chips.

It installs its own version of superuser called kinguser, and its own version of su binaries. I thought what the heck lets give it a try, and it rooted the watch on the first run, and has no problem since.

Kingroot download page (Google translate) - choose "Kingroot PC ..." version

The program is in chinese. Installation was full of funky unreadable characters but most of the responses eg yes / no are the highlighted buttons. After installation, there is only one button to press. Just like all other one-click root programs, enable USB debugging on the watch, plug into USB cable and click the button, and it will do it all for you. Your watch should have rebooted when the process finishes.
[Other SmartWatches] akira712:
Just ordered one of these. any tips tricks or advice would be appreciated
[Other SmartWatches] bab1c:
Hello,

How do you install google search on this watch

Thanks