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[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
I completely agree with you on the experience, battery drain aside this is the one of the best stock roms I've used in a long while and rooting only made it alot better. :good:

OT: I kinda expected 4.4.4 would be EoL for the Z but if ever Sony changed their minds and it gets L that would keep it alive for much longer.
[Xperia Z General] Mike nammvard:
I just sell my galaxy note 3 and I get the z to save some money but it's good phone not great but good I like it
[Xperia Z General] DrUnKenSTeiN:
I'm not expecting L for the Z but i would like some bug fixes for 4.4.4 before they stop supporting us.
[Xperia Z General] Okluzhion:
That's sad. I was hoping for L release for Z because my bootloader cannot be unlocked and the s*it carrier I got it from doesn't want to unlock it. Never will I ever buy anything from carrier. They just f*ck people up with these limitations.

Sent from my eXposed C6603
[Xperia Z General] samxool:
Sony seem to only release a compact edition every other refresh, i.e, Z1C, Z3C, so i would expect the next compact to be Z5C.

then again, this is assuming Sony plan on being consistent.

As far as i can tell, Sony don't have a damn clue what they are doing release-wise.

other than a large flagship every 6 months, every other release is a completely random surprise.

saying that, its likely my next phone will be a sony (renew next april). what the hell kind of phones Sony releases next spring, well, you may as well consult the tea leaves at the bottom of your mug!
[Xperia Z General] tOrNadO™:
4.4.4 has no bugs literally except XZ's night shots are spoiled since 4.3.. Otherwise, i would say since 4.2.2, 4.4.4 is the most stable fw that XZ has got..
[Xperia Z General] DrUnKenSTeiN:
I'm really happy with the .283 update but i wouldn't mind if weget a bugfix for the lockscreen issue for example. All i hope is just a little polishing of a good update.
[Xperia Z General] iDroid8:
There is some hope. Sony recruited Alin Jerpelea from the FreeXperia team, and now Sony are considering opening up their AOSP program to create officially supported AOSP ROM's for their flagships. If say, the Z3 became the first flagship to get this, it doesn't seem too far a leap of the imagination to get it ported to the venerable old Z. A "proper" Android L version on the Xperia Z is not a lost cause. HOWEVER, he specifically mentions not to ask him when Android L will arrive.

Source:

1: http://www.androidnext.de/news/sony-xperia-aosp/

2: http://www.golem.de/news/android-sony-will-aosp-programm-weiter-ausbauen-1409-109481.html
[Xperia Z General] Felimenta97:
[MENTION=2833906]Ambroos[/MENTION] Could you give any light for us?

On the Android Police post about the 4.4.4 update for the Z line, you mentioned another major update for the older Z series. I'm curious if either is wrong, or info has changed since then.
[Xperia Z General] mkryvz:
Major update or not

XZ will be live with custom roms :good:
[Xperia Z General] TorN-d-:
well it's a succesful flagship model, you gotta expect good custom roms.

it's a bit embarassing for sony to not release L for the Z, it came out the same year as S4, One etc. and they all will be getting it.

their "lets release a new flagship every 6 months" policy is really bad, technology doesnt even advance enough for a new model...
[Xperia Z General] srisar:
Hey, anyone knows when android L will be released?
[Xperia Z General] tOrNadO™:
Sony has denied that its not working on giving AOSP versions of ROMs for its phones, however they have given it a thought that its not a bad idea, it might take such cause in the near future..

http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_denies_working_on_stock_aosp_roms_for_xperia_devices-news-9818.php
[Xperia Z General] RyomaEchizen:
Major update only if you can unlock bootloader :(

Enviado desde mi Sony Xperia ZL (C6502) mediante Tapatalk 4
[Xperia Z General] RoberM:
Guys, why all of you are bonding together the life of the device with the updates released for it?

This is a great phone, it is still fast, latest update is great (the best so far, for me) with no major bugs or anything, all Android apps work on it and they will still work for many years, hell, they still work on devices with Android 2.3. This is not iOS where once a new version of it has been released, new apps tend to require it.

Some of you, guys look like you enjoy switching firmwares more than actually using your smartphone for what it was meant to.
[Xperia Z General] Hellscythe:
Not that surprising really :/ Sony has a history of dropping software updates pretty early. Heck, I reckon even the M7 and GS4 and maybe even the G2 will get Android L and they were released around the same time as the Xperia Z.

Quite disappointing actually because the 4.4.4 update makes the phone run super slow when comparing to the 4.3 firmware, sorta expected better from a once 700 dollar flagship device.

In response to those saying "why do you even care about software updates?" Well, software updates purpose is to optimize and improve the software to make the device run better. The android L reveal showed many changes and optimizations that could potentially make out Z feel like a totally new device, and honestly, yes, it is past it's mandatory 18 months of support, but Samsung and HTC at least have gone that extra step further, which still puts Sony at the back of the pack for software updates. Even the top SGS3 variants have 4.4 kitkat and it is a 2012 device, whereas Sony will not allow the 2013 Xperia SP past 4.3
[Xperia Z General] tOrNadO™:
I agree with u on this.. Even when XZ competitors like S4, One M7, LG G2 are getting it, i think Sony deserves to stay in the competition. Although still no expectations..
[Xperia Z General] mkryvz:
No...

I'm using custom roms. No need to unlock bootloder ;)
[Xperia Z General] Okluzhion:
Custom ROMs based on stock ROM - yes. But you, like I, won't be seeing custom L ROM on your device, because you can't flash custom kernel. That's the point.

Sent from my eXposed C6603
[Xperia Z General] mkryvz:
For now yes, you are right.

But i guess, we can flash Android L Custom ROMs next 1 or 2 months later
[Xperia Z General] Gothdroid-Team:
I think the Xepria Z will receive the update to Android L

It may be "aged" but it's still the most purchased to date and the most used Sony phone.
[Xperia Z General] Okluzhion:
You can't flash custom L ROMs if there will be no official support from Sony. Unless someone manages to make kexec module work, so we can flash custom kernel in order to install CM-, AOSP-, AOKP-based, etc. ROMs.

Sent from my eXposed C6603
[Xperia Z General] mkryvz:
Yeah, thats what a meant :good:
[Xperia Z General] niverntin:
4.4.4 is a good work, so, enough. And don't worried, we have aosp!
[Xperia Z General] Gothdroid-Team:
yes it is true that there has always AOSP Android that will test if L ever Sony does not come out for the Z

But I think that we still have an official version of Android Sony Xperia L for our beloved Z
[Xperia Z General] zviki:
I don't think that S3 LTE with 2Gb of ram is a 2012 device...
[Xperia Z General] Hellscythe:
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9305_galaxy_s_iii-5001.php

I meant that one, but I'm pretty sure the USA Qualcomm variants were also around the same time.
[Xperia Z General] Jaycel0820:
I don't know if this is true

http://www.justaboutphones.com/2014-xperias-z-series-get-android-l-update/
[Xperia Z General] DoubleYouPee:
So L is out.

Nexus 4 is getting it... (also snapdragon S4 pro).

Let's wait and see.

---------- Post added at 07:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:31 PM ----------

"while the Xperia ZL and Xperia ZR are being taken into consideration at this point."

Z getting it but not ZL would be super lame.

They are basically the same phone, but IMO ZL is even better just without the waterproof.
[Xperia Z General] dvd777:
This is a month and a half old news. But nevertheless, it is a good news. If it is only a part true (part about XZ).

Snapdragon S4 Pro and 2 GB RAM can easily withstand android L so Sony cannot give us any bulls*it about "hardware drawbacks" like samsung does for GS3 9300.

I will remain positive and hope for stock official Lollipop on Xperia Z. Although, 4.4.4 is super stable, fast, smooth and battery friendly so l wont be dissapointed at all if XZ will not see any lollipops ;)
[Xperia Z General] tOrNadO™:
Its not about h/w capability that Sony would be lookin @, but its the term of the phone that is about to end soon.. Its almost 16-17 months now i guess.. So i doubt XZ will taste Android L..
[Xperia Z General] dvd777:
No one is holding a gun pointed in Sony's head and telling him how it cannot give Xperia Z Android L. And again, 2-3 months after Z4 launch, we get update, like KK ;) and Sony becomes a hero of the day, and every other manufacturer is the bad guy...

Just sayin'...
[Xperia Z General] iDroid8:
It was released on March 1st in the UK, that's 19.5 months ago. 18 months of updates is pretty standard, anything more is a bonus really. However, the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 are both getting it, and are around 24 months old. I'm sure there will be custom ROM's available.
[Xperia Z General] jose78987:
Is this true?
[Xperia Z General] tomk94:
Seems to be :laugh: Didn't see that coming!
[Xperia Z General] viper9586:
It's official! http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/10...d-5-0-lollipop-to-the-entire-xperia-z-series/
[Xperia Z General] Ben Ling:
Sony really did a great job for the Xperia Z as it already reached the 18 months of support and now the Android Lollipop will be made available officially...Btw I assumed that the update will be be rolling out next year in March maybe?

I made a right decision on buying the Xperia Z as before I want to buy the SP but luckily I still buy the Z.

:thumbup:
[Xperia Z General] Knutselsmurf:
Sony confirms L

blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/10/16/were-bringing-android-5-0-lollipop-to-the-entire-xperia-z-series/

Sorry, cannot post links
[Xperia Z General] samxool:
Wow thanks sony. But I bought my z on UK launch day. I find it a tad ironic that when I upgrade in march, it will be before my z gets lollipop! But awesome after service. They really didn't need to upgrade the Z again, but thumbs up for doing so!
[Xperia Z General] AntonyStark:
They have to keep us on the hook until their cycle gives us a phone work upgrading to! Or we would get a Nexus 6 or what ever Flagship gets L first.
[Xperia Z General] TorN-d-:
they really had to call for the update, all the "then" flagships(Nexus5, S4, G2...) are getting the 5.0 update, it would be bad for them not to follow :)

i already got stung once with a crappy sony device, but i gave them one more chance, at least their flagships are good, but i would never again buy a cheaper(mid or low-range) Sony...

The question now is, WHEN will the update come :)
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Wow. This is a pleasant surprise. Sony have really surpassed themselves with the support for this device. This really has been the best Android device I've had so far. :)
[Xperia Z General] Tommy-Geenexus:
Can't agree more, i've just cancelled my Z3 order.

Kudos to Sony, this is the way to go.
[Xperia Z General] apa_kabar:
Yeah, I thought my xperia z wouldn't get anymore update. Kudos to sony.

Now my xperia z will stand another year.
[Xperia Z General] jpacho89:
+1 for Sony, but I didn't expect less, Xperia Z is a such great smartphone, it has a lot of life still.
[Xperia Z General] tOrNadO™:
All flagships since Sony Xperia Z was extended to support for 2 years from 18 months.. This is the reason why Xperia Z is getting Android L.. Plus XZ is the most sold Xperia ever, so extra update means more hpy customers and more loyal customers... This is a very pleasant surprise and this just made my day.. :)
[Xperia Z General] Rajeev:
Its a " Deevali " gift for our Indian users.. Thanks alot Sony. Loves u.
[Xperia Z General] gavster26:
Its great but I just bought a z1 thinking xz won't be updated to 5.0 lol oh well got 2 z range phones now
[Xperia Z General] DrUnKenSTeiN:
As long as they won't start to remove devices from the list in the future and we will actually get the update,then, this is good news. Let's hope it's not just an advertising trick. Time will tell i guess.
[Xperia Z General] Sdamaceno:
Xperia Z will receive Android Lollipop: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_plans_...eria_z_line_to_android_lollipop-news-9960.php
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Yes, that's what we've been talking about for the last 2 pages of the thread! :D
[Xperia Z General] androidfreak70:
This thread should be deleted :D

TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg420:
What did you do... What problems are u having... Provide more info
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stewiemakkn:
I forgot to unplug my phone when I was flashing firmware on a Samsung phone thru Odin. So now my file system changed. And it's fused together
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cr1960:
what? now I'm confused...

what device do you have??
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stewiemakkn:
HTC one m8....
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nuts77:
You mean you flashed samsung stuff on your M8?

If I were you I would just wipe everything and clean flash a new firmware & ROM.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stewiemakkn:
I did and the system stays the same
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hdorius:
I don't see any problem with it?the screen shot that you posted is same with mine..as long as your device doesnt happen weird problem ,I think that's no need to worry about
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg420:
If your phone boots the file system isn't messed up.. Just because you were charging your m8 when you flashed a firmware on a Samsung doesn't mean in fused together with sense on your m8 lol. Odin won't recognize a HTC phone anyway.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bloodhawk:
Ummm.. i doubt that odin will even detect your phone.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G1_enthusiast:
if your worried, wipe the phone....whats the big deal?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] MikeRud321:
I am new to the rooting seen. I have researched rooting my Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 and found numerous way which dont work. I have the At&t version of this phone and none of the methods are working. I am wondering if there is a way to do this or if it is still not able to do so. I am also looking to get a a unlock code for this phone and am wondering if there is any way of obtaining one for free, if not what is the cheapest and safest site to get the code.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] KF4MS:
Be leary of unlock codes. Many sites are out to steal your money and will not give you a code. BEWARE.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
Your root methods don't work because if you are upgraded to KK, they don't work. You may want to consider yourself very luck you have tried outdated methods for other OS' s and your phone still works.

To spare your device, you may want to read a bit more.

If you have had your device or service for an extended amount of time, AT&T will many times give you unlock code for free. Or if you are military and traveling overseas. Otherwise a more trusted site like "cell unlocker" will charge $20 - $30 for a code if you can trust them to email code in 24 to 48 hours. Many have had success with them and probably one of more reputable.

You should be more careful if you are new to this world.

Good luck
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vtax:
Hi guys,

Would appreciate your help to identify the widget or theme or whatever it is that right panel on the screen is.

It basically appears when you scroll to either side of the main screen. I only had the phone for a while so I wasn't able to investigate further and I wasn't able to ask the owner.

Thought your collective minds could enlighten me with the answer! TIA

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[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elluel:
Pretty sure it's just a Launcher.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vtax:
Any idea of what it could be or how to replicate it?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elluel:
By using the same launcher? Not sure which specific one it is. You'll have to look through the Play Store and find it yourself.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rollerdyke44:
maybe this

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.terrainhome&hl=en

EDIT: no, sorry. its not the same. But it offers similar functionality

Edit 2: see this aswell

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.boatmob.sidebarlauncher

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.sidebar
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XanderMorris:
sidebar

there are 2 ways to get a sidebar

a) use a launcher...(side bar launcher or another similar launcher)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2668438

b) use a sidebar app such as swapps or omniswitch. (I have used swapps in the past and quite liked how it worked.)

http://alternativeto.net/software/ray-sidebar-launcher/
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kevtrysmoddin:
It looks like action launcher
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaosdefinesorder:
I thought that at first too, but the app-drawer button and search bar are not the same, unless the search bit is a widget in top left, and the app drawer icon is in the quick page only...
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nomaj:
Moonshine icon pack
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Venomous Viper 119:
It is nova launcher with honeycomb style search bar with widget overlapping enabled & I don't think it's a side bar. Appears like Zooper underlaying a news feed widget. The icon pack is moonshine.

---------- Post added at 11:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:33 PM ----------

Can you guys help me find out the elements of this theme? The theme looks absolutely awesome. The clock widget used is the in built one in the zooper widget. The rest all, that is, the icon pack, side bar, etc are unknown. The details are here
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gmadvanced:
Pretty sure that's buzz launcher
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wong93:
Action Launcher if not wrong, haven't checked out the app for ages
[General Questions and Answers] prasadarbuj:
Pls help me to fix imei number. I try to fix it by mobileuncle tool but at comand failed to send. I flashed many rom stock rom also but not usefull to me.
[General Questions and Answers] aarish1:
use mtk droid tools or use this program http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f606/mt6575-6577-mt6572-mt6582-6589-mtk-android-based-phone-imei-write-tool-1708731/. and next time dont forget to make backup by using mobile uncle tools. hope this helps!:good:
[General Questions and Answers] prasadarbuj:
There is no nvram file in mobile so is it really work? My phone is umi x2 mtk6589.
[General Questions and Answers] prasadarbuj:
Enter meta mode fail when sn writer use and follow all instruction is given what should i do now pls pls help me?
[HTC Desire 601] conductive:
I get the following error when trying to s-off with rumrunner

ERROR: run rumrunner again and READ (no adb connection to device. Debugging on? Drivers?)

but adb can see a device, run commands and linux does not require dirvers.

Debugging is on.

Battery Power saver, sleep mode and Fastboot is off.

adb works when booted and fastboot works in the boot loader.

adb logcat will Alarm manager will show a Partial wake lock form time to time. Not sure if the partial wake lock is normal or not.
[HTC Desire 601] Child's Play:
Reboot ur phone to see if it helps
[HTC Desire 601] conductive:
Thanks for the reply

I rebooted several times, used different cables, usb ports, directories and set PATH too.
[HTC Desire 601] conductive:
Ever since I ran the HTCdev unlock binary I have been getting a strange error on reboot.

Unfortunately, Virgin - Apps We love has stopped.
<OK>

Should I do a factory reset re run HtcDev unlock or???
[HTC Desire 601] jwlawhorn:
So you did the HtcDev unlock, dumb question, but did you get root before trying to run rumrunner?

(ADB can see the device, but perhaps since it doesn't have access to root, it's not allowing the exploit to run is what my logic is)
[HTC Desire 601] conductive:
I jumped through HTC hoops for the unlock. I tried to flash twrp-2.8 and did not get root. I was told by another user that root is another process so you need to run rumrunner.

I currently have

*** TAMPERED ***

*** UNLOCKED ***

zara_cl PVT SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-2.22.00
[HTC Desire 601] jwlawhorn:
157

Yes, root is another process then achieving S-Off, but if you don't already have root, you're going to have trouble getting S-off with rumrunner.

If your setup couldn't get a custom recovery to flash (Assume you used http://xdaforums.com/desire-601/orig-development/recovery-twrp-2-8-0-0-touch-recovery-t2874948 specifically modified for kitkat) , you're probably not going to achieve S-off with this method.
[HTC Desire 601] conductive:
It is starting to become obvious that htcdev hosed me
[HTC Desire 601] conductive:
Should I relock and unlock or will a factory reset do the trick. My phone never had errors before all the htcdev BS
[HTC Desire 601] Child's Play:
rumrunner instructions say "ur device must be HTCDEV unlocked or rooted unless using rumrunner with a device blocked by htcdev (e.g. m7wlv)"
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] runandhide05:
I've ran into this issue and wanted to see what other M8 users are having the same issue. I've tested this on several devices and it only seems to be happening on my daily driver my HTC one M8.

Here is a video of the issue

Hangout keyboard fail: http://youtu.be/vDA5ZSQZBjQ

For anyone that can not watch the video what happens is that when exiting hangouts with the keyboard displayed by pressing the Home key the keyboard stays on screen.

Let me know if any others are seeing the same issue

And if you have other devices at your disposal test on those also, thanks

sent from space
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] deadpixell:
I've had this happen to me every once in awhile and not just in hangouts. I can however press the back arrow key and it minimizes the keyboard and closes it out.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] DonKilluminati23:
I have this happen I my Moto X as well
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] runandhide05:
I'm aware pressing the back key is a work around, however it's just that a "work a round" I've reported the issue to Google.

sent from space
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] LibertyMonger:
I noticed this right away after updating to 4.4.3. Another bug I have noticed with homescreen is after using the phone app, it has popped back open a few times after going to homescreen.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] nabbed:
Doesn't do it with Swype. HTC keyboard problem?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Tigerstown:
Hey I just seen this an you r not the only one...there are many post of people saying the exact same thing. Glad you reported this. On this device
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] neoshi:
Android L Google Keyboard does not present this problem on bone stock with the OTA.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Tigerstown:
Since my last hangout update I can not get this to do it..is it still doing for anyone? Just wondering
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] runandhide05:
Still happens for me. Stock 4.4.3 and stock HTC keyboard, even after the latest update to hangout problem still persists

sent from space
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Frankie1588:
Still happens for me too. Drives me nuts! I was ready to make a thread on it until I found this.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Tigerstown:
I'm using the android L keyboard from the play store before google took it down. It use to do it but not anymore..must be only with sense keyboard still. Smh
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] runandhide05:
How do u like that keyboard?

Got to say I really miss the TouchWiz keyboard with the full number row... One of the best imo

sent from space
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Tigerstown:
Myself I love it. I can't go back it blows sense keyboard out of the water an I got a apk I pulled from my phone that has been updated before it was pulled. I can share it if you want to try it.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dadams312:
Was happening to me with Hangouts too. Keyboard always remained after exiting hangouts, doesn't happen with any other messengers.