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[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ssuper2k:
I rooted my S 8.4 wifi (T700) and cleaned bloatware.. now I would like to install twrp or cwm.. to make a backup and play deeper with the toy..

Has anyone done it already? Any different from other androids?

Thx.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wolffe:
[MENTION=2788519]Peter234[/MENTION]: Probably tethering. I have zero problems using my Note 3 as a hotspot. I also think that Google Maps will let you 'cache' a route as well; IIRC it's one of the Labs features.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AliKingKong:
Debloating doubles your battery life, and the device will always respond much faster because those running system apps eat up a lot of RAM and CPU power. After I did a massive debloat, the lag and stuttering pretty much went away.

You can also install root apps, which can speed up your RAM, prolong battery life, and improve performance. My favorites are Greenify, SD Booster, and Autokiller.

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Got-ROOT-Here-are-the-root-Android-apps-you-must-try_id46065
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HughesNet:
De bloating does not double your battery life not even nearly double. Also 80% free RAM is no quicker than 20% free RAM. Sure, improvements can be had but let's keep things in the realm of reality here.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kamael71:
knox

Does your Knox counter is still 0x1 after root ? :confused:
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gggg:
sm-t705, PC r/W-access

cf-autoroot always trips knox=1
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muttley99:
the question is not so stupid,this time....

hi im' giuseppe from italy i following you about years ,great job !really compliments to xda for the expert people who follow this site

i ve installed roms on all my phones and tablet starting with a xperia mini with android 2

,i did jailbreak on all my ipads ..but now..

this expensive tablet (paid 360 euros included original book cover)

is born now,it will receive a lot of new firmwares OTA ,included a 4.4.4 android version and maybe more...

considering also that with the root i can't play well the sky go app..

considering that almost everything is possible to do because if you want to enjoy and entertain with this he phablet you could "play" installing latest original firmware,for example.

i installed with odin the latest ANG2 tgy _(hong knog version of the firmware) ,it's completely multilanguage

,i upgraded not only the pda but also the csc and cp ,all upgraded to the ang2!

this for entarteinment but i solved a trouble

the phone apk was not working well,when i bought the tablet it start automatically any update who you dont see because its in background ,when it rebbot the problem is present

i bought the first with this problem,then i replaced the tablet for another problem,(the home button) and the second also presented the problem of the phone apk

now i dont have it anymore with the new firmware and also i ve my warranty untouched ;)

...but....the roms world is attractive,i know...

slow down to the hope in samsung if will continue to produce new firmwares..if i will see roms better then samsung support...well sure ill change and install the best rom for this...i'm sure i will do this way ;)
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mkopl55:
I just got TAB S 10.5. I can not boot in recovery and download mode. Vol +/- + Power not working. Any idea how can boot in there?
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _master_:
You have to hold 3 buttons.

Vol + Power + Home button
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mkopl55:
Thanks. With Home button working.
[Xperia SP General] scotyard:
Is the Sony Xperia SP a good buy at $200. Should I go for it? What do you think?

Also, can you tell me why has the CM11 nightly stopped since 2nd July? This is a bit worrying.
[Xperia SP General] scotyard:
Any suggestions guys? I need it quick please :)
[Xperia SP General] QBerto:
Yes

Replied quick

ok no... well, here in Mexico u can get a good SP (no scratch, etc) in about $240 USD so.... doesn't sound bad one for $200.... I think is a good handset right now
[Xperia SP General] knightazura:
About CM11 :)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53864061&postcount=1545

Good news

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53914789&postcount=1586
[Xperia SP General] scotyard:
Thanks! I am getting an imported piece from ebay. It is being advertised as a brand new item and what not but lets see if it is a fake/refurbished piece. Anyone with previous experience?

The first thing I look for in an android device is the Dev community support particularly CynogenMod. I hope they continue to support the Xperia SP for a long time to come. Many thanks for this information knightazura. You're the best!
[Xperia SP General] Farooq95:
Dude go for it if its about the price of moto g as over here in dubai xsp is cheaper than moto g and I just bought this unit a few days back and coming from the galaxy s2 and I have to say its very good phone....
[Xperia SP General] antkalaitzakis96:
Samsung Galaxy s4 mini is a better option I think..it has cm, It will get official android 4.4 on July, 1.5GB ram..much better colors on screen and a very good front facing camera
[Xperia SP General] Farooq95:
Bad thing is that xperia sp will be stuck on 4.3 forever....... But atleast there is cm.

My mom has the galaxy s4 mini and it's very good and better than xperia in many departments... The only ups of xperia is the gpu and resolution.
[Xperia SP General] scotyard:
SGS4 mini was first choice but it is at least $170 more than the Xperia SP(I got the SP at a discount price of $200). So this puts the S4 mini in a different league altogether.
[Xperia SP General] noahvt:
What country do you live in? If you have tmobile and you can only get a C5303 then don't,buy this phone cause I learned it the hard way... Payed 60 bucks for 3 gig data and I can only get 2g :/

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[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
Only Tmobile USA if you get a XSP there you will always get a C5306 one ;)
[Xperia SP General] Mad Stunner:
Nah.Sony so is a good hand set with decent benchmarks but i am not sure it will get the kitkat update if u r looking forward for it
[Xperia SP General] |>/\nte:
I got my xperia sp about 3 months ago. It

still is

an almost high-end smartphone. To be exact, it's still in the very upper hand of mid-rangers. It can beat up plenty phones in its category, and it's a reliable choise even now. Its processor might be somewhat old, but it's great for multitasking or everything else you'll need. As for graphics, the adreno 320 might be a bit old, but I haven't seen any recent mid-range phones with this g.p.u. except the xperia sp. In other words...it's like it just came out. Buy it and you'll be quite pleased you did. If you want to have kitkat though, there's no information whether this phone will get it or not, so be careful in terms of software.
[Xperia SP General] zincir:
If you asked me this a week ago I would tell you a straightforward honest no. I was fed up with the tiny problems that always occured and somewhat laggy app responses during use.

But two days ago I got the newest update .205, and everything changed. I finally feel like I got the phone I payed for, and there is nothing I could complain about, really nothing now. It's very smooth and fast in daily use, imidiately responsive, an unbelievable transformation from the former experience I had with it.

$200? Definitely worth it now in my oppinion.
[Xperia SP General] DimitrisGate13:
Definitely

I got the phone for my sister (I own the Xperia ArcS) about 2 weeks ago and it is even better than I imagined. Even the stock rom has very few bloatware compared to older xperia phones, extremely easy to root and with a good amount of RAM and internal memory. Plus it's the only 2013 xperia phone that will probably get the 4.4 kitkat update, If I recall correctly

Definitely worthy to buy, IMO
[Xperia SP General] wesleywts:
It's quite encouraging so far looking at the answers.

I'm interested in XSP as well. A few people in the official Sony discussion forum complained about low in-call volume. Hopefully those were some isolated cases. What is the experience of you all?
[Xperia SP General] scotyard:
A big Thank You to you wonderful fellow Xperia SP users for your kind and informative replies. I have bought the phone(Got the C5302) and I love it! It is a very good quality phone for the price.

I have the C5302 and I can see the H+ in the notification bar which I guess is for HSPA+. I won't be using LTE anyway :)

Although 4.3 is good for now, I sure would like to see official update(s). Sony's Timescape UI is the bomb.

I sure am pleased with it! The fact that it is still being officially sold by sony is nice to boot. Talking of the CPU and GPU, I quite like the CPU and the GPU. What I don't particularly like is the amount of RAM in the phone. There have been instances where the launcher takes time to load into memory after I exit a game or a heavy duty app. Not cool :(

I must admit the official updates bit is worrying but I took the plunge anyway(Yes, I live life on the bleeding edge).

It is great to hear that your problems with the Xperia SP are over!!! As soon as I connected the phone to my wifi, i got notifications of updates and I did not hesitate. I too am on the latest .205 too and just like you, I like it too :)

Yea the stock ROM is very fluid and a pleasure to use. I dig it too! The amount of RAM is descent in this price range but a little more wouldn't hurt :) Rooted and booted too :P

I read reports that 4.4 was going to come out in June but since it hasn't, maybe they were just rumors unless Sony is lagging behind. I have a gut feeling that Sony will bring the kitkat update to SP before laying it to rest but I feel the SP deserves a lot more.

Need more RAM though for being able to run any future versions of android(Android L and beyond)

By all means, go ahead! It is a wonderful phone to own. It has a great build unlike the Samsungs et al. You must already know about the update bit where Sony will probably stop support after 4.3 JB or a maximum of 4.4 Kitkat. If you are okay with this and a little dearth of RAM, then this is a sweet little device.

But now coming to the serious bit, I am having issues with the auto brightness. I looked it up on the internet and came across many others having this issue too. I tried the Yet another brightness app ftom the playstore but it doesn't work for me either :(

P.S. Does Sony provide a way to change the settings menu to black color? White is too fancy for my taste :P
[Xperia SP General] scotyard:
A query. My Xperia SP had this wallpaper on it. Somehow it doesn't feel right. Can someone shed some light on this?

http://imgur.com/E0afP2y

Also, there are no Live wallpapers by Sony on it( I am not sure about the Enchanted Forrest). Is this right?

http://i.imgur.com/atoToAf.png

http://i.imgur.com/hu06ESi.png
[Xperia SP General] noahvt:
Where did you get the device?
[Xperia SP General] MixoMaxoViper:
[MENTION=4844354]scotyard[/MENTION]

Just change wallpaper to stock 2013 Xperia wall

Ther is LWP,Magic Forest
[Xperia SP General] scotyard:
I bought it off a seller on ebay here in India though he mentions the piece being imported.

http://www.ebay.in/itm/Combo-Deal-N...-SP-Black-FlipCover-ScreenGuard-/161353220815

No, I mean by default. Isn't there supposed to be live wallpapers by Sony pre-installed? Big manufacturers usually do bundle some. Plus, the menu to select the live wallpapers(as in the pictures) looks like default android one and not with the Sony skin and polish.
[Xperia SP General] noahvt:
I don't think Sony has live wallpapers and about the other things:

1:

Are you sure this device is new and not used before you? And if it is used do a full wipe to completely remove any remaining files of the previous owner (that wallpaper and possibly other stuff)

And if necessary repair your phone with sony PC companion

2:

Was this device refurbished?

And in the worst case it's a fake device but they usually only do that for flagship devices

If I were you I would contact the seller and ask him some questions about where the device came from!!
[Xperia SP General] scotyard:
1) I was skeptical before but after holding the phone in my hands for the first time, I am pretty sure it was new. Everything looked spanking new. The build and feel is solid. It runs official Sony OS and I received official OTA updates too. Can the Sony companion be used to flash the phone to the official ROM?

2) Doesn't appear to be refurbished either as those devices usually have telltale signs. The seller has sold hundreds of these devices in earlier listings too. Before purchasing, I had asked the seller if the device was manufacturer sealed and he replied that all his devices are sealed. The seal turned out to be a regular seal and not with a SONY hologram. I will get in touch with him for some answers.

Edit: The said wallpaper was not in an album but among the other wallpapers.

Edit: I am flashing it back to stock
[Xperia SP General] scotyard:
Flashed it but the wallpaper is still there and the live wallpapers remain the same. Seems legit.

Another thing I noticed is that if the tilt the phone to 30 - 45 degree angle and observe the lower part of the screen, I can see light below the black bezel.

Edit: Some changes
[Xperia SP General] noahvt:
The screen thingy is normal every one should have it
[Xperia SP General] shree_tejas:
@OP, I'm planning on buying one too. Is this seller good? Like seriously good? I don't want bullsh*t later.
[Xperia SP General] scotyard:
I've checked other phones in the family and none of them show it. Sony would never accept this quality of manufacturing. Besides, I don't want the screen to create any problems in the future.

One more thing, is the total RAM just 839MB? This is a major bummer for me and I am having major problems with multitasking while on Skype. Skype calls end abruptly if I switch to chrome. I have a Nexus 7 2012 which never does this! Is there a workaround for this?

Also, multitasking in general has been less than ideal with the background apps having to refresh when brought to the foreground.

I am afraid I cannot reassure you as the only contact I've had with him is when before buying I asked him about the condition of the phone and he said that the phones are sealed and brand new.

One thing you should know is that the charger had a little dirt on it but other than this and other things I have mentioned in this thread, the phone is great for the price.
[Xperia SP General] shree_tejas:
Maybe ill just buy a new one from Flipkart?
[Xperia SP General] scotyard:
Yes, that will be the safest bet
[Xperia SP General] noahvt:
Android itself uses the ram that is missing so the phone does have 1024mb of ram but you don't see it because it is reserved by the system! And your best bet is to install cyanogenmod till (if) Sony releases a better firmware and you can install the locked bootloader version so you don't void your warranty ( if you got any from the seller) and you will instantly notice a big performance and multitasking improvement, also don't use chrome it demands way too much of the ram in smartphones
[Xperia SP General] Farooq95:
Chrome alternatives
[Xperia SP General] Sleepy!:
Opera Beta

Dolphin Browser

Opera Mini

Lightning Browser

AOSP Browser

In that order of preference. ;)
[Xperia SP General] scotyard:
Sound advice. Thank you noahvt! I had just started to fall in love with the proprietary launcher and Sony experience :(. About chrome, I agree it uses more RAM but it makes life easier with a near seamless experience.

I'll try to look for a way to somehow give Skype more priority than other processes and prevent it being killed.
[Xperia SP General] pepoluan:
Although I haven't tried running Skype & Chrome at the same time on it, if you want to stay as stock as possible, try eXistenZ Ultra. It still has the Sony experience and Sony launcher, but the mods made the phone more stable and performant.

Or, for a less drastic approach, install Xposed Framework then install "App Settings" module. That module is able to mark some apps as "stay resident".
[Xperia SP General] scotyard:
Many thanks for this tip. eXistenZ Ultra looks amazing but I have a bigger issue at hand now. I did a Pixel test today and I came across 6 dead pixels :( Most of them are near to top of the screen. Although hard to spot, they are less than ideal :( Should I put up with them or should I get a replacement or my money back?
[Xperia SP General] codeknight11:
The device you bought is imported (probably from china). You wont get official warranty from manufacturer :)

I was going to buy it too (from ebay- same seller). But I read the description carefully and it says - Seller warranty (not manufacturer). I ordered it from flipkart today. Although it costs a bit more, but atleast I dont have to worry about warranty :)

With my experience, I will suggest you to buy costly electronics only from flipkart (or snapdeal), use ebay only for buying cheap products (atleast in india).
[Xperia SP General] scotyard:
I agree that buying from ebay that too with a seller warranty is a risk but the price difference was tempting. This was my first costly purchase from ebay.

Very true indeed

This is a issue i was talking about earlier http://i.imgur.com/3jlk8DI.jpg. I cannot take a picture of the dead pixels to make my case.
[Xperia SP General] codeknight11:
Looks like a refurbished device to me. I know the price difference is tempting, but you know, flipkart's 30 day return policy is wonderful, also they agree to take back damaged or even slightly damaged devices (even with minor issues) and you easily get refund or replacement pretty fast. My experience has always been wonderful (especially with WS Retail). At the same time, I have suffered a lot with ebay. Not just once but many times, so I make sure I buy only from flipkart. Incase you can't find something on Flipkart, try Amazon. It is also wonderful (better than ebay, IMO).
[Xperia SP General] scotyard:
The device was in perfectly new condition. Not a scratch on it. I am pretty sure these cheap ones are with slight manufacturing defects(seconds) which do not pass Sony's strict quality control.

I have bought tons of expensive items from flipkart and amazon too and I've never come close to asking for a replacement! They do not leave any room to question them. Flawless products and service. I took a chance this time and burned my hands.

Although the problems are not apparent, if I have paid for a "Brand New" phone(like the seller advertised), I'd like one without any defects.
[Xperia SP General] codeknight11:
Talk to the seller. He might agree to replace it with a new one.

Btw, is it the device good? How's the performance? The only thing that's bugging me is the 1GB RAM. I just want flawless multi-tasking. Don't understand why can't sony get over the 1GB ram ****. I was going to buy xperia M2 or wait for C3, but both have 1GB RAM, same as SP. SO no point in wasting money on them :/
[Xperia SP General] scotyard:
The seller never picks his phone. I am left communicating with him over the ebay messaging system. I have stated my issues and he has asked for photos of the problems and a photo of the IMEI number which I have sent him. Awaiting his reply now.

Oh the device is AWESOME. The launcher is silky smooth and the proprietary apps(walkman, video/photo apps) are awesome. You'll love it! If you read my earlier posts in this thread, you'd know that I am a little pissed with the 1GB RAM too. In fact, RAM was initially my main criteria while buying but I liked the SP's price and I have used Xperia C earlier so I knew that it is good.

Coming to multitasking, I am afraid you'll be disappointed. Skype is one app I use the most and from my experience, the SP can't handle Skype with another heavy app in the background. Meaning, if you switch to a heavy app while on a call, after sometime, as the memory use of the app in the foreground increases, your skype call will be terminated. Skype is an example. I've noticed this in other apps too. As with you, multitasking is a major criteria for me hence more RAM is essential but I really really like the SP and I am prepared to compromise.

One thing I did not like is the camera. I thought it was a done deal that Sony's phones have good cameras so I was expecting more.

Although the SP has its charms, it is definitely needs more RAM to allow for better multitasking.

If not the SP, I'd highly recommend a 2GB device. The soon to be launching Xiaomi Mi3 with 2GB RAM for Rs.15,000 doesn't sound too bad either.

Edit: The Sony launcher has a bit of overflow effect added which gives a great feel. I was missing this on android after being an iPhone user so this was a welcome feature.
[Xperia SP General] codeknight11:
Ah. I might be dissappointed even more since I have been a Nexus 4 user in the past (my phone got stolen). I will have to switch to a new device within a year. I really hope sony releases official kitkat for SP. Even on the Nexus 4 (great hardware), the performance boost was quite significant after the kitkat update.
[Xperia SP General] |>/\nte:
Your device is probably carrier-branded, although there are some wallpapers from Sony in. If you flash a generic firmware onto it, you'll have all the Sony stuff.
[Xperia SP General] scotyard:
It hurts to lose a phone, doesn't it? If you feel that you'll need to switch in a year, why go for this in the first place? You can go for the Sony Xperia ZR for just a few thousand more. Kitkat would be real nice for sure :)

Edit: The ZR only for the 2GB of RAM and not much of a price difference

Thanks for this but I'll wait for my situation to develop before I proceed any further. I'll get down to flashing only later.
[Xperia SP General] shree_tejas:
I will be waiting for your reply on the phone once you receive it. I've been thinking about a N4 or a SP.

Tell me how it feels. :)
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
I suggest buy another device with almost same price and higher specs than xperia sp.

Just like Xperia ZR or Moto G
[Xperia SP General] codeknight11:
In India, motorola's service is literally horrible :)

I ordered Moto X a week back but cancelled it as soon as I read indian consumer reviews on the retailer's website. Moto X's screen is fragil and motorola doesnt provide free screen replacement (like USA) in India. People are being quoted more than half the price of Moto X just for screen repair

You know how is it like when your costly device gets stolen. My nexus 4 wasnt even 6 months old. So, I am buying a temporary device for now. As soon as Google announces Android silver, I'll buy one device which is certified by google and give my old phone to my sis :)

What's your budget mate?
[Xperia SP General] shree_tejas:
Max 15k INR. I've decided on the SP but still confused after listening to the multitasking reviews
[Xperia SP General] codeknight11:
You can go for Moto G. Considering it is a budget device, and not costly like Moto x, it is safe to try it out. Moto G will get official support atleast till Android L. If you are into rooting and stuff, xperia sp is great too :)

One of my friends bought the asus zenfone 5. He says it is great. Its all upto you. Depending on your requirements. Multitasking isnt going to be great on SP with 1GB ram and Jellybean :)
[Xperia SP General] Revontheus:
Xperia SP, in my opinion "was" a great device but now it has stopped receiving updates and support so you might as well go with what [MENTION=4488810]Levered[/MENTION] said or

make the smart Choice like I did and buy the Xperia Z1 Compact :D you won't regret having a SnapDragon 800 device I can promise you that
[Xperia SP General] shree_tejas:
I will most probably go for the SP. Don't quite like the Moto G. Android L is just a custom rom away don't you think?
[Xperia SP General] codeknight11:
We might get Android L through custom roms, but since Android L is bringing along huge changes with it, things may remain broken on our xperia sp forever without official support from sony :)

Overall its a great device, but dont expect it to last more than a year and a half.