yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] bobatomix:
It's very difficult to do something with no screen. I will try the PG58IMG.zip's method. But this method, I think, keeps all data.

I need to do a full wipe without screen, just with adb on the fastboot.
[HTC Sensation] Sajito:
fastboot oem rebootruu

fastboot erase userdata

and maybe

fastboot erase system

should remove everything
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scouse83:
Yesterday was the first time I have encountered this problem when using headphone I can only turn my volume up half way It dosnt even get as far as the warning message even though I have got that turned off and ideas how I can get it sorted missing my loud music lol
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] mainhigh:
Here's the main issue with this new Gear that I'm trying to test:

After I pair the Gear V700 /w a Galaxy S4 (matching the codes and whatnot), both devices seem to think they are paired. However, the Gear just shows a screen that has the Gear on the left, a spinning thing in the middle, and a phone on the right. I can get to the volume/brightness screen by double tapping, and can ask it to restart/power down, so it's not actually stuck.

The other problem is that on the Gear App on the S4, if I go to Paired Gear > Software update > Update, it doesn't actually seem to do anything. Perhaps I've somehow disabled the Updater? I looked to make sure this was not the case. The software version is JDQ39.V700XXUAMII.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] immerstark:
I'm having the exact same issue. Were you ever able to get it figured out?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] mack324:
I had same problem as i am using sony z ultra, i downloaded 1.2 gear manager and touched the back of phone with charger whilst i had NFC on, worked
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] miraz89:
Hi

I read a lot on this topic (decrypt .dz file lg), but i still have problem with it . My phone is LG E900 ( WP7 , QSD 8650 processor ) . I think that dz extract will be work for lg gw820 ( unpacked file system is similar , but processor gw820 is QSD8250 ). I used WP7 decrypt from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=981513

and it work but , when i use this dz build file for firmware update it not work ( lgdp2 v36 program ).

I getting this file when extract :

amss.mbn

apps.mbn

appsboot

dbl

dsp1

flash.bin

flash.bin header

fsbl.mbn

osbl.mbn

partition.mbn

Link for firmware lg e900 is : http://files-gsm.ru/lg flesh/E900AT-00-V10a-602-XXX-NOV-09-2010+0 DZ.rar .

I used newest dzdecrypt program and other and still no progres ...

Please help .

Thanks,

miraz89
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pardsbane:
Hello, I used the SIM unlock method from the thread here on XDA and was able to successfully unlock my phone and use it on a foreign network. A bit later I had a problem with my Bluetooth so I did a factory reset, and now the phone says 'sim not allowed mm #3' when i put in a foreign SIM.

The frustrating part is that when I go to the unlock menu there is a list of various logging methods, but every one of them says 'Phone is not personalized' which means the phone is unlocked, so there is no way to reenter an unlock code.

Is there a wwayas to check and change the software lock status?
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maverick1103:
Got my Z3 Saturday and love it so far, though I did have to exchange it within a few hours as the camera wouldn't focus at all.

Anyway coming from the HTC One m8 the output volume is quite low, I used to have the m8 at about 75% because anything louder would be deafening! This seems the same output volume of the Z1, on my commute to work in have to have this at 90/100% to drain out the sound of the train, I'm somewhat a bit disappointed.

I use Spotify and download my playlists at extreme (320kbps) and I've been tempted to try Sony Music Unlimited as it supports the High Res audio which the Z3 supports, however cannot find anything online about this high res audio support.

Does anyone know of any links?
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] electrash:
Keep in mind it's waterproof and dustproof. They need to seal it far more then Htc on M8.

Some sacrifice must be made, that ls why it's "low" for you
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maverick1103:
You make a fair point.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dl12345:
The high res audio support is USB audio out. This means that the output signal is digital and in order to make use of it you would need an external USB DAC/amp in conjunction with a USB OTG cable. I've been using such a combination on my Galaxy S3 for years now (I use the HRT Microstreamer). Of course, you'd also need a high end set of headphones that are capable of resolving the higher quality signal.

Various high res music file formats are also supported, including DSD, FLAC, WAV, ALAC.

Clarification: high res audio is the ability to read the high res audio file format as well as the ability to output a 24bit/96kHz (or higher) signal. For the former, the Z3 should be able to output via the headphone socket. For the latter you'll need the USB DAC.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] corallus:
The dsee near high res upscale is found in headphone options, high res over usb is a different menu altogether. It takes mp3's etc, upscales them and outputs over headphone.

Dsee is only an option when using Walkman.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maverick1103:
Thanks for that explanation.

I cannot see the option you speak of, I have looked in the Headphones option but no option for HSEE. I have been told by a Sony rep that the HSEE also works with the Sony Unlimited Music app.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
I cannot see the option you speak of, I have looked in the Headphones option but no option for HSEE. I have been told by a Sony rep that the HSEE also works with the Sony Unlimited Music app.

Maverick,

I think you're referring to DSEE HX. It's upscales mp3s (lossy music files) using a special algorithm in the same basic way a blu-ray player upscales old DVDs from standard definition (480p) to high definition (1080p). Per Sony's official video mentioning it and corallus' post, you have to go through the WALKMAN app's settings, not the phone's sound settings, in order to reach the DSEE HX option. I think it's really stupid of Sony to put it there instead of in the phone's sound settings because then you're limited to using only the Walkman app if you want to have upscaling (which might've been intentional actually).

Here's the video to access it in the Walkman app on the Xperia Z3 phone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjRAQ6AlmII

RockStar2005

---------- Post added at 05:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:30 PM ----------

So here's my dilemma......... I am a big fan of PowerAmp. But the one thing PowerAmp doesn't do is upscale mp3s the way the Harman/Kardon mod for the HTC One M8 or DSEE HX on the Z3 does. But now it's known that on the Z3, if you want to upscale mp3s, you apparently have to use the Walkman app b/c THAT is where the DSEE HX upscaling option is (stupidly) located. I dunno why Sony didn't just put it in the phone's sound settings itself.

So how do I get around this? Are there other music playing apps that also upscale as well as the H/K and the Walkman apps do? Are there any good apps I can download that upscale mp3s? How good is the Walkman app compared to PowerAmp? I checked and the Walkman app apparently only has a 4-band EQ vs PowerAmp's 10-band EQ, which worries me. lol

Any suggestions or solutions to this dilemma are extremely welcome!

RockStar2005
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blaalad12:
Iam coming from a htc one and this undoubtedly louder although when the volume is up full the sound is horrible, phone vibrates and the sound is very thin! Turn it down a bit and the sound quality is alot better and possibly still a little louder then the htc one! although i personally never found the htc one to be loud by any means,it just sounded nicer then most mobile phone audio
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fazzxx:
I felt this too, gonna try one of these, don't want to spend that much on a amp. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005HJWWW8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maverick1103:
I've found the setting now and thanks for the explanation too!

I believe this HSEE and High Res is not quite what I thought, but the Sony Rep explained to me that the HSEE also works with Music unlimited app, however I don't see an option like I do in the walkman app... If it does support it I'll switch from Spotify in a flash!
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
YW Maverick!

Again, it's DSEE HX not HSEE.

RockStar2005
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maverick1103:
Oh my! That'll be not having enough coffee today!

I've just found out how to get the music unlimited working with DSEE HX, you use it in the walkman app, can't believe I didn't think of that first. I'm going to try it tomorrow on my commute and see if it is worth it.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Devries:
I think Z3's headphone output is quiet worse than M8,and hi-res only works when your phone plug into a external dac such as pha-3

So I suggest you use M8 with headphone jack
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
I've heard various things, and one of the videos I saw showed that the Z3's headphone output was sometimes greater than the M8's too. You can always increase the pre-amp volume in like PowerAmp to raise the volume more if you need to.

That's only true on the pre-Z3 phones. They (from what I just read last night) were Hi-Res compatible, but unable to convert tracks to Hi-Res on their own. The Z3 however has a BUILT-IN Hi-Res converter, so there's no need for special Hi-Res headphones or hardware. The sound the earphones or headphones get from the Z3 will automatically be Hi-Res if the tracks themselves are of that quality.

RockStar2005
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] corallus:
Use music unlimited via Walkman app to get the higher res audio stream

---------- Post added at 08:00 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:59 AM ----------

You will still need high res headphones, most headphones output at a peak of 25-40k high res need 80k
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
---------- Post added at 08:00 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:59 AM ----------

[/COLOR]You will still need high res headphones, most headphones output at a peak of 25-40k high res need 80k

Hey corallus,

Oh really? Ok. So do the headphones have to actually SAY "Hi-Res" on them? Do you know of any good earphones/earbuds that can play Hi-Res content?

Thanks,

RockStar2005
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
[/COLOR]You will still need high res headphones, most headphones output at a peak of 25-40k high res need 80k

Hey corralus,

I was looking at some Hi-Res headphones/earphones, and I came across this one by Sony:

http://store.sony.com/hi-res-stereo-headphones-zid27-MDR10R//cat-27-catid-All-Headphones-Earbuds

It says under Specs that the max output for this pair is 40k Hz, but it also says that this pair is Hi-Res. I was just curious to see where you saw that said that you need 80k Hz to be considered Hi-Res? I have seen ones labeled Hi-Res that are 80k HZ too (http://store.sony.com/premium-hi-re...d27-MDR1R/cat-27-catid-All-Headphones-Earbuds), but Sony apparently considers 40k to be Hi-Res too.

Thank You,

RockStar2005
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] corallus:
It's like hd tvs, hi res @ 40k is like 720i and at a push 720p, so not full HD

80k are closer to what most "true" hi res audio is sampled at, which is 96k up to 192k so 80k headphones are like 1080p, full HD

full acoustic headphones capable of close to 192k being like 4k tvs

---------- Post added at 12:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:35 AM ----------

Not true, the hi res audio amp is now built into the unit.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
corallus,

Ok thanks. But I'm wondering, will I be able to tell the difference b/t 40k & 80k? I listened to a couple videos on youtube that played those frequencies and once it went past 20k I couldn't hear anything. I think from what I've read that it's more about the bit rate (16 vs 24) and sampling rate (44.1 vs 96 or 192). Even when I see sites that sell Hi-Res FLAC files they don't even mention the frequency rate, but the last 2 are always mentioned. So are you basically saying they come as a "packaged deal" essentially?

Any suggestions on a good pair for around $200? I've been looking at Sonys, Sennheisers, and Bowers & Wilkins. The Sony ones actually do hit 80k (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009A6CZ30...olid=1A8RN6F641F1I&coliid=I8GCDERDPVO8F&psc=1) and are well-rated. The Sennheiser one is too (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042A8CW2...TF8&colid=1A8RN6F641F1I&coliid=I35QT7Z8LDB7EC), as is the Bowers & Wilkins one (http://www.amazon.com/Bowers-Wilkin...412735787&sr=1-1&keywords=bowers+&+wilkins+p3).

Thanks,

RockStar2005

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I agree. It's built-in so you just need a good pair of headphones to hear it. Good doesn't necessarily mean expensive either.

RockStar2005
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
Corallus,

So I downloaded some Hi-Res FLAC tracks from this site over the last couple days (www.hdtracks.com). So far I've listened to like the 1st Zeppelin (remastered) album on there which is a cool 24/96. I compared to my 320 kbps mp3 version of the same album. Even on my $30 V-Moda in-ear headphones, I could still hear a difference! So imagine what I'd hear on a $200 pair of headphones! lol Since my M8 has the Harman/Kardon mod on it, it was able to process the songs in Hi-Res just like the Z3 can. Songs were louder & less muddied up on the Hi-Res ones..... the vocals and instruments didn't sound like they were stepping over each other like on the mp3 versions of the same songs, but were more separate, distinct, & clear. I could hear lil things like guitar fills more clearly too, etc. The Hi-Res tracks aren't cheap, so I'm only buying albums of which I truly love. So thanks again for your input which helped me understand the Hi-Res option a lot better!

I recommend anyone who has or is planning on buying the Z3 to check out the site I just posted above in order to take advantage of the Hi-Res feature. (Make sure if you get anything that you set your format to "FLAC". Even though it's supposed to, PA can't play ALAC, that's only for iTunes. The other two are also lossless too but take up way more space, and these files are HUGE to begin with lol). Click on "Genres" to find what you like. They also have a free sampler too that you can download, but you may or may not really hear a difference until you download FLAC versions of songs you already have & then compare them like I did.

And yes, Walkman can play FLAC too.

RockStar2005
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] corallus:
Agree, even with cheap headphones, you get a better experience. Instruments feel apart and vocals are never drowned out. I've never looked hard into hi res that much until recently and I love clear sounds so this phone is perfect for my listening needs. I tried a hi res audio sample of pachelbel's canon and compared with a 320 mp3 I have of same recording.....

There is no comparison and the orchestra sounds amazing.

I think a headphone upgrade will be in Santa's sack for me this year.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
Haha nice!

Yeah take a look at that site, you will like it. The library is not huge but ever-growing. So far on there I've either downloaded albums from or have on my wish list these bands: Led Zeppelin, Van Morrison, Fleetwood Mac, The National, The Eagles, Van Halen, Elton John and U2 (only 44.1kHz BUT 24-bit for U2). The site also has a free Hi-Res sampler, so check that out too. I compared like Babe I'm Gonna Leave You and a couple others too and esp on Babe, the differences I'd mentioned in my last post totally applied. The bass was higher on the mp3 one for some reason, and it just muddied everything else up.

Yes I'm looking to upgrade as well. I have the Sony Noise-Cancelling earphones, though haven't opened them yet. Good chance I will return them and just upgrade sometime very soon. Right now I'm in b/t the Sony 1R and the Sennheiser HD 598. The Sony one can hit 80 kHz freq range, but the HD 598 only hits about 40. Lemme ask you, if a pair of headphones can't hit 80kHz freq, does that mean it can't handle 24-bit or 96kHz/192kHz sampling rate either?? I mean, are they like a "packaged deal"? I feel like although the 598s can't hit 80k, they still would be able to handle the bit and sampling rates though. Thoughts?

Thanks,

RockStar2005
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonamafun:
Have you tried the HRT Microstreamer with the Z3? I seem to be getting crackling noises through the audio, through both the Sony Walkman app and Neutron.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] staffsarge:
Hmm

I don't know if it's just me but seems like the original point has been missed.

The audio output via the headphone port is very low. This has been a problem through the entire Z range of Sony's offering as well as other models. They don't acknowledge the issue. My HTC One M7 I could have on max in my car, with the car stereo at 30 and it would be very loud. This phone, my car has to be at 40 and it still isn't as loud.

All in all, for an entity that has been involved with AV for so long - I expected far more.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
When you say "this phone", do you mean the Z3? I just want to be clear.

RockStar2005
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] staffsarge:
.

Sorry - yes that's correct.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
No problem! Thanks for clarifying.

Again, I dunno........... I've heard many great things about the sound and sound quality. I think those ppl played around with some of the settings though to get it that way.

RockStar2005
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] staffsarge:
.

The available settings for audio that I've found so far are pretty limited. There are specific ones for 'types' of headphones that don't have any effect. There is one setting called 'ClearAudio+' which does provide a bit of a boost but nothing to be on par with my HTC One M7. At this stage, it seems like they've designed it that way which pisses me off a bit. If it is a designed with 'ear health' in mind, I feel like as a decision-making adult, I should have the option to choose my own volume....
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maverick1103:
I'll agree with you on the output volume, coming from the HTC One m8 this is somewhat 20% lower, which I found very frustrating to start off with.

Before owning this device I would listen to music from Spotify on my way to and from work, probably an hour max a day. I could never handle the m8 at max volume, the most I had it set to was one notch down from max and that was when I was walking to the station and I got background noise from cars; once on the train I'd knock it down another notch.

So when I got this device and from reading the reviews I was immediately disappointed with the sound, I set my phone up the same way and headed off to work and even on max volume I still could hear the cars when listening to music from Spotify.

I then, along with others on here, looked into the audio options and specifically the DSEE HX option. I compared the same track on Spotify (downloaded to phone at 320kbps) and the mp3 version played via Walkman app. I'm happy to say I've come away from playing music through Spotify as I much prefer the audio quality of the songs through Walkman app with DSEE HX on.

This doesn't mean I'm happy with the output volume of the Z3, I expected an improvement over the Z1, I think my next option is to purchase the NC earphones, this will no doubt help with background noise but means the £150 I spent on my headphones I purchased 7 months ago kinda pee's me off so to speak! ?
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dl12345:
Yes I have, with a Z3 Compact. The audio was clear and crisp with no crackling noises. The only thing I noted was when checking the option for outputting hi-res audio via USB, that the android volume control had no effect. The output was like a line-out so your device will need to have a hardware volume knob, unlike that HRT microstreamer which has an analog control activated by the Android volume control.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockStar2005:
Hey Maverick,

That's great that the DSEE HX made such a difference at least. There are volume booster apps you can try. I searched long and hard for one that ACTUALLY works and/or doesn't actually REDUCE the volume. lol Finally, I found one, and it's free (though you can upgrade, but I don't think you need to):

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartandroidapps.equalizer

The "sound amplifier" option on that app does exactly what it's supposed......... boosts the sound up not just to maximum volume, but beyond, while

still maintaining clarity

. I encourage anyone here having volume issues to try it out on the Z3 and let me know what you think. I tried it out on my M8 using PowerAmp and I could hear a very obvious boost in volume. Actually, I'd like you all to try it if you have the Z3 on the Walkman app so you can tell me if it works there too? Maverick, etc........ please, be my guest! lol

Make sure to go Power Options by pushing the power icon at top of app (looks like this........ https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/icons/electronics/512/Power_Button-512.png) and check the box for Sound amplifier. I unchecked the EQ one since I use PA's EQ and would do the same for Walkman's. Then while playing music, go to the app, tap the "up arrow" button at bottom, then increase the Sound amplifier dial and you should notice results immediately, even at 50% boost.

In settings there is an option to remove the app icon from the notif bar if you want, but also, an option to let this app turn itself on and off when music starts/stops. It says it only works with certain players. Didn't test it on PA, but again, I encourage you guys to test it on the Walkman app. If it doesn't work, apparently there is a paid unlock key version for only $1.99 (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartandroidapps.equalizer.unlock) which says it can save custom presets, create home-screen shortcut for presets, etc. Not sure that would really make it turn on automatically if it doesn't already with Walkman, but the shortcuts would help at least. I'm hoping it just does work with the Walkman app so the unlock version won't be necessary.

Keep me posted guys! Hopefully this does the trick. It's made to work with PA, Google Music, etc, so hopefully Walkman is on that list too.

RockStar2005
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] subhani:
Okay so I transferred one or two stock pre installed FLAC files from the LG G2 that I had. Vienna Boy's Choir I think. Now using the DSEE HX i noticed a major improvement in the audio quality, tones were richer and more defined. That is just using my cheap sony earphones. I can't imagine what it would sound like wearing powerful quality headphones. Bear in mind that I am a noob when it comes to enjoying HQ music.

However, even a noob like me could notice that my Z3 was noticeably richer, bassier and had better fidelity than my iPhone 6+, using the same low cost earphones. Granted, I was just playing a random Maroon 5 track from youtube on both devices to control the variables as much as I could.

With regards to the app you mentioned above Rock, I will give that a shot soon and give feedback when I'm done.