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[Android Apps and Games] jcwilliams:
What's the best SMS and call blocking apps?

Ive got a friend who likes to text bomb me and would like to click a button when they start to come through to block his texts from coming through lol

I'm on s4 KitKat rooted stock ROM.

Thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] sebasrock156:
So, hi for all, today I bring this app, that, well, possibly not works perfectly, but, works, that is the important :3

Let's go to it:

Works

Calories

Walking Timer

Running Timer

Photos/Pics

Music Timer

Video Timer

Cycle Timer

Bus/Car Timer

Games Timer

Reading Timer *Partially*

Navigation Timer

Not Work

Bookmarks *In some devices*

Steps *In some devices too*

Bugs

In qHD devices *or lower res* the Icons, texts, etc. isn't aligned *Not fix for now*

FC after to off the Wi-Fi *don't close the app, not fix for this*

Screenies/Screenshots

Xperia P

Iconia B1-A71 *Non-Sony Device*

How To Install

Install as Normal App :)

Download

Lifelog for JB 4.1 :3

Credits

[MENTION=856195]Jackos[/MENTION] for initial port for All KK Sony Devices

[MENTION=4981152]sebasrock156[/MENTION] for make all this possible :3
[Sony Cross-Device General] kcitizenerased:
The app open, but show it's error.
[Sony Cross-Device General] StraightEdgeKid:
Xperia M, Stock 4.3 JB
[Sony Cross-Device General] Jackos:
You need to install the official app, login and then ovewrite the app with the modded one.

Ref: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55503421&postcount=40

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55509052&postcount=46
[Sony Cross-Device General] bricazgrind:
Working on Stock Xperia C (C2305) 4.2.2 with superuser mod. :good:
[Sony Cross-Device General] StraightEdgeKid:
Thanks bro...!

sent from public phone using coins.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] janedoe5000:
I'm using a Samsung Galaxy Note charger with mine because I ordered from UK and North American sockets are different.

Anyway, the phone charges fast, despite what reviews say, I'm just a bit concerned that it could be affecting my battery's life or something.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] neoxkid:
how long does it take to charge it? can you take a picture of the charger so we can read the description of the output?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] tonkemaskin:
What's the Ampere output on your Note charger? It should be printed on the side
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] difto:
The Galaxy Note 3 charger is 2A. I tried a Nexus 10 fake charger (2A verified, uses 15W from wall socket @2A with the Nexus 10 to provide 5V/2A (10W, not measured)) while Sony original 1.5A charger uses 9.3W to provide 5V/1.5A (7.5W, not measured). Connecting the Nexus 10 charger to the Xperia Z3 compact it uses only 9.4W so it only take 1.5A or less even with an high gauge USB cable.

Therefore I would say that the phone never uses more than 1.5A no matter what's the charger.

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Usually LiPo/Li-ion batteries support 1C charge without problem (as long as the charger slows down at the end). The capacity of the Xperia battery is 2600mAh, therefore 1C would be 2.6A, with a 2.1A or 2A charger you encounter absolutely no risk. Also even using an higher current charger, every phone (with a lithium based battery) integrates a charge regulator which will limit the maximum current according to their specifications. Therefore higher amperage is not a problem as higher voltage would be, it's more the highest current the charger CAN provide, not it actually provides.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] NRG1975:
It will charge even quicker, as the phone(Z3 and Z3 Compact) is Quick Charge 2.0 certified, you will just need to get a charger that is Quick charge 2.0 certified as well (i.e. Moto Turbo Charger). Feasibly, it could be charged in 45 mintues form 0-100%.

The charger will be my next purchase.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boojay:
Not sure what's considered fast or slow when it comes to charging, but just using a generic USB charger with wall plug-in adaptor (as I do with all my phones without issue), I'm fully charged after a complete drain in about 2 hours. However, if there is some magical charger that can do this in 45 mins, I would totally invest in that!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] NRG1975:
http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/20/4...ers-75-percent-faster-charging-snapdragon-800
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boojay:
Nice. I'm assuming there must be an 801 variant. Let us know how well it works when you do get one. For now I don't mind the slower charge since I leave my phone plugged in overnight, but I can forsee occasions where I would need a speedier solution.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] ilgreco112:
You could use any tablet usb charger, they charge faster
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] unk3:
Is magnet port charging faster that mini usb charging?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zoome9:
I get about 900-1100 mAh with my magnetic charger. It takes about 2.5 hours to charge my device.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] unk3:
So youre saying that the Magnet Charger is significantly (33%) slower than the Micro Usb? Lame...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zoome9:
Yup. it's more of a convenience factor. I dislike opening the side panels and I usually just charge overnight w/ the dock (which also charges at the same rate).
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] difto:
Seems to be a standard charging time
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zoome9:
I thought unk3 was maybe referencing a quick charger? The only thing aside from the quick charge that charged faster, was Samsung's. I think my old S5 was getting 1800mAh.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] difto:
I think he was referencing 900-1100mAh vs. 1500mAh of the stock charger. So to correct it there is absolutely no difference from a technical point of view between USB or magnetic port, there are not more less losses assuming the quality of the cable is the same, it is just a different plug. The magnet only holds the plug, the connection is wired and not inductive therefore efficiency is.the same.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] yozas:
there can be a difference, because magnetic port does not have the 2 additional pins that phones like to use to identify the maximum current they can draw from the charger, so...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] difto:
This is Apple BS to explain the incompatibility of their iPhone with most chargers on the market at the time. The phone does not need to identify the charger max amperage at all,the charger is simply a 5V DC power supply with a defined max amperage like a wall outlet provides 110V or 220V AC at max 10/16/20/32A. The charging circuit of the phone does all the job: transform 5V to 4.2V and then regulates the amperage going to the battery at constant voltage. There is a difference with a wall outlet though, if the rating is lower than what the phone requests then the charge will simply be longer and the charger will not burn (at least if it is lawful).
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] yozas:
Apple has their own strategy with chargers, it is a mix of marketing and truth, however this case is really not marketing, it's just how it works.

It definitely does need to, that is, if you want your phone to draw more than 500mA. USB standard does not allow a device to draw more than 500mA from the port, and all phones conform to that. That's why it charges slowly if you plug your mobile phone into a computers USB port, the internal charger circuitry inside the phone limits the maximum current "ceiling" that it will try to draw to mere 500mA.

You are correct on the defined max amperage part. Every DC power supply has it's maximum current limit, just like ordinary computer USB port (which can supply max 500mA, if you step higher than that, the current overload protection in the computer shuts the port down (and windows will give you an error about a power surge on USB port X). That's precisely why a phone must identify if the power supply that it is connected to can give higher than 500mA current, as to not overload it.

Correct

Yeah, many cheap ones will overheat (shorten the lifespan of electrolytic capacitors, etc) and even burn. And even some that are not cheap will burn. Others will be periodically shutting down by internal thermal protection, then turning on again after it cools down, this is not good either.

If you use a magnetic charger then the phone loses the ability to identify if it's connected to a computers USB port, or a charger that can supply more than 500mA. And in this case it will stay on the safe side and will not try to draw more than 500mA (charge slower) from the port.

As for the identification, you can check that pins 2 and 3 are shorted in the charger's USB port, that is how the phone "knows" that it is connected to a charger with high current ability. You can get some spare USB cable and make an experiment, cut the wires that go from pins 2 and 3, and you will see that the phone will limit the current to 500mA.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] difto:
Experiment done: I beg to differ, the phone draws 1.5A from the magnetic port, see attached picture (it is the current drawn from a 2S battery at 7.62V so roughly 1.5A at 5V. Also this circuit can provide 2A at 5V which means that the phone never draws more than 1.5A no matter what the charger is.

View attachment 2965376

The fact that data lines only indicates it is a charger and not a computer, data lines at not shorted but connected to a certain resistance function of the amperage of the charger if they follow the apple scheme.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] yozas:
It is interesting, that means that these phones can overload the USB port when the phone is connected to computers USB port through the magnetic charger cable and not the standard USB cable :eek: that current is kinda out of spec by quite a big margin no? hmm

In case of apple power supplies, yeah, a network of four resistors is used, had to make one for myself as I work in a service. But I have checked my Z3 compact power supply, and inside it the data lines are just simply shorted together.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] unk3:
So just to get this straight..

If I used a Apple 12W (2.4A Output) charger brick... Using a Micro USB or Using a Magnet Charger will both charge the phone at the same rate of 1.5A?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] difto:
Yes but I think the dock isn't supposed to be connected to a computer usb port anyway. But if the data pins are just shorted in the xperia charger it is an additional proof that the phone doesn't care about the charger amperage since a short only means, to the phone, it is a connected to a charger and not a computer. It doesn't means the phone cannot use data for a specific quick charger though.

Well at least on the magnetic port it will not draw more than 1.5A, I did not test the micro USB but I doubt it will read an Apple specific amperage rating so it should use 1.5A as well.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] yozas:
that sound kinda like an overlook from sony :/

mine charged very slowly (practically not charging if watching movie or loading cpu other way) over the micro USB so I guess it was using well under 1.5A
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] difto:
Well just having the screen on uses ~200-300 mAh add a CPU/GPU charge and charging speed goes way down. Was it with the original usb cable? Because most noname aftermarket cables have wires that are too thin which cause the voltage to drop and thus charging speed.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] yozas:
I mean I do not have problems with that, I'm fine with slow charging over micro USB when connected to a computer, not the charger, since this behavior means conforming to USB standard. I do work as an electronics engineer myself so the nuances and details are clear to me. Anyway, what I read in one thread about magnetic docking charger when plugged into USB port however eased my mind. Users were writing that docking (DK48 at least) has circuitry inside that prevents charging if connected to anything else than charger. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56297192&postcount=5
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] quack3d:
So does all this mean that it's safe to cut the wires that go from pins 2 and 3 on an USB cable, in order to charge my Z3 Compact in a dock from my monitor's USB ports?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] getdunexpected:
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/quick-charger-ep881/

Use this one guys.. Sony's own Quick Charger! :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] kopsis:
It's not likely to make any difference. The USB BC (battery charging) specification is a complex beast. What's important to understand is that Host data ports (on reasonably modern computers and hubs) can be Standard Downstream Ports (SDP), 500 mA max or Charging Downstream Ports (CDP) 1.5 A max. All Host ports default to SDP mode. When you plug a device (or dock) in, Hosts that support CDP (not all do) look for a special voltage on D+. If it doesn't see it (because you cut or shorted the data lines in the cable) the Host port will stay in SDP mode (500 mA). So even though the device may be enabled to use 1.5 A (because the dock shorts D+/- to make it see it's connected to a Dedicated Charge Port), the Host port will current limit and the device will detect that and cut its draw.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] difto:
Actually I think this is wrong. If you short the data lines the dock should detect a charger, now if the host limits the current the dock will most likely not see it.

I did the experiment with an iPhone (which is the most picky USB charging device I know) connected to a solar panel directly (with a minimal voltage stabilization but no current stabilization (except small capacitors) which means it varied with sun/clouds). If you put the correct set of resistors between the data lines (say indicating a 1A charger) if will charge from any current be it 0.3A->1A, eventually if the current gets below say 0.1-0.2A it will put a message "Charging with this accessory is not supported" and then stop charging until you re-plug it.

I did the same with the Z3C using either USB or magnetic port, the Z3C never cuts the charge, eventually if the current becomes too low it will go "charging/not charging/charging/not charging/charging/not charging..." as the capacitors from the voltage booster charge/discharge. So I doubt the dock will do much checks on the current, I also even doubt there is circuitry inside.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] kopsis:
Yep, that was my point. Both ends have to "agree" on the current limit. If the source end is a PC or hub, just cutting or shorting the data lines in the cable won't do it, even if the PC or hub supports 1.5 A Charging Downstream Ports.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] quack3d:
Hmm... still not understanding this completely. I haven't received my dock yet, but I really hope I'll be able to charge my phone via the dock connected to PC USB port (500 mA).
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sveintore:
You will be able to charge, but it will be very slow :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] quack3d:
I can live with that. But without modifying the USB cable? The specs for the docks say it's only possible to charge from wall socket.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sveintore:
Wow, I must apologize here. I have always used an unoriginal Z1 dock (ebay I think) when connected to the computer, and that also charges the Z3C without problems.

But when I connect the original Z3C dock it actually won't charge. I'm sorry about that :(

My Lenovo X220 gives out 0.8A to the unoriginal dock.

Not even the always on usb "power" port on my monitor works on the original dock. (Gives 0.85A to the unoriginal dock).

Using the original charger, I get 0.94A on the original dock, 0.89A on the unoriginal

Original charger into the usb port on the Z3C gives 1.04A

My phone is at 79% so I don't think it charges at full speed, I might check later.

All measurements are done with this: http://www.dx.com/p/lcd-display-usb...t-voltage-tester-capacity-tester-white-315314
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] quack3d:
Good to know. I have a couple unoriginal Z1 docks on the way. Wonder if it's possible to modify the original Z3C dock to charge from PC.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sveintore:
Maybe it's easier to mod a cable to make it think that it is connected to a normal charger?

My findings today is that direct USB charging (no dock) gives the phone 0.2A more in from the original charger. So when in a hurry, use the USB port on the phone.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] quack3d:
Yeah, that's what I meant.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] MILJANN:
Every fast charger effects battery life ....thats is is no brainer.

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Of course not
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] phantomblu:
Does it matter if I use the provided usb cable or not? It's too short for my liking.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] wikitiki:
Nope it does not. The cable provides the connection but the power adapter is what produces the charge. I recommend checking out monoprice.com for high quality cables
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jking30:
concern

My z3c did charge faster on a Verizon 5v/2.1a charger yet it doesn't damage the battery?

Secondly, I bought a magnetic adapter, after using it, taking it off the phone, the magnetic plate on came loose, has anyone had this problem?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] RiTCHiE007:
No, i bought a magnetic charging cable and the dock also from ebay and its works fine. Charges the phone in bout the same time the normal usb charger does. But if i was you i would send it back for warranty.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] iucidium:
Z3c snaspdragon board has 'turbo charging'

I charge mine using my wife's Note 4 'fast charger'

Charges fully in one hour - I just ensure its not in use/screen is off etc - no excess heat.

sent from the planet OMAP4
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] MILJANN:
Snapdragon 801 doesn't support fast charging.....only Snapdragon 805
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] madsb:
Qualcomm disagrees with you: https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon/smartphones/sony-xperia-z3-compact
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] OrBy:
Any one who uses a cell phone should really read this page if you want to get the most of your devices. http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_lithium_ion_batteries

TLDR - charge at lower rates to keep the battery cool and don't charge to 100% (only 80/90) to make the battery last the longest.

You need to charge overnight to get the most capacity into your battery.

If you charge with a fast charger that heats the phone up all the time to 100% - expect to need a new battery after a year or so.

With that being said - I have a Anker 40W 5-Port charger (maxes at 2.4amp and have seen it pushing 2.3amp with my charge doctor to a ipad) and when connecting with one of the magnetic charger leads I got off ebay (the "Sony" ones branded for the FIFA Worldcup Brasil) I see a 1amp charge rate @ 5v with my external charge doctor when the phone was at 80% and seemed to stay cool.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] MILJANN:
Stronger charger is cutting the life of the battery

sony Z3c
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] isthatxavier:
Slow charge

When I first got my Z3, I was expecting it to quick charge or at least to fully charge in 1.5 hours. Not the case, my takes 2 hours to fully charge. What worries me the most, I find very difficult to plug in the USB cable and even harder to unplug it from the phone. I feel like breaking the port everytime I unplug the usb connector compared to previous devices I had.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Icefeldt:
then buy yourself a magnetic charging cable or a docking station
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] heywheelie:
definitely the best way to go. So simple
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] smunyo:
xxx

you know magnetic-hold connector connected pole ? two pole : wich is plus and minus ? Or : not DC , AC and inside dioda-quad ? one pole : ring , one pole elliptic shape
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] difto:
No it's DC, I think + is up and - is down
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] NKJensen:
Magnetic charge plate loose on my phone too

Yes, and the phone is on it's way for the third repair for the same problem. I'm not happy about that, of course.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] km8j:
Has anyone used the Samsung Galaxy S6 charger with this phone and had faster charge time?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] phoneloverr:
Tronsmart

Hi,

I got Tronsmart TS-WC1Q quick wall charger. With normal charger it used to take 3 hours to charge. Now, with quick charger, it takes 2 hours to fully charge. Is that normal?

Thanks
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] vikramkhalsa:
Question for you guys: which magnetic charger do you guys use? I got a couple of cheap magnetic adapters from ebay just to try - I'm not really bothered by the charging speed.. but just attaching and using them. The magnets seem fairly strong but its actually really difficult and annoying to get it to align properly so that its actually charging. Sometimes its such a hassle that I think opening the flap and plugging in is actually easier. On the more expensive ones, are the magnets strong enough to just align the pins into place on its own? Or do you have to fiddle with it to make the points contact exactly? Because that is not very convenient at all...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Saaber:
I use one of the supposedly genuine Sony magnetic cables. I'm sure it's fake, but it has the Sony logo, and looks identical to the cable that's inside the earlier magnetic charging docks. It aligns itself perfectly every time, and has a magnet that's strong enough to stay on when I put the phone down on my nightstand, but comes off fairly easily if I actually pick it up and use it. I have a few other magnetic cables, and none work as well. With all of them, at least one night during the month, the phone won't actually charge. One thing I noticed is that the lower contact on the magnetic connector on the phone is off-center. Only the cable labeled "Sony" actually has the pin off-center to match. The others all have the pin fairly well centered, so they probably don't make very good contact.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] CAL7:
Mine is a cheap knockoff and alignment is a real bear. Also, I had one magnet completely pull out the connector from a Z2 Tablet, rendering the water resistance moot. Can you give a link to the real/fake Sony magnector that works so well for you?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Stoffl_:
As has been said in another thread, the Magnector X202 cable is the best - but it's also expensive.

25$ on ebay, might be out of production ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] nelrulz:
Im using a note3 charger, output rated at 2A. On the phone with the Ampere app, i get about 1.5-1.6A draw till it charges to 75%. Then it drops to 1.3A till 90%. Then it drops to 0.6A for the remaining 10%.

I bought this - http://www.ebay.com/itm/32161897585...49&var=510507359715&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

The magnet is pretty strong and it can hold on to the phone when i try to hold it by the charger bit. Best 3$ i ever spent.
[Off-topic] TheRealGreenVirus:
I just found those posts funny, thought I should share them here

Funny how people have troubles using a forum now.
[Off-topic] wolfen69:
The last one is a joke. If I do a search on google about my phone, I usually get an answer from xda. People like that are pissed because they asked "how do I root my phone" without searching first, and were told to do so. Yeah, there are dickheads in every forum, but xda isn't your typical joe six pack forum. This is for serious users with at least some basic skills.

When I first came here I was a bit put off by some of the responses, but I then learned that it is actually one of the best once you use your brain first, then ask questions. XDA is definitely not for those who need hand holding, and it should stay that way. It keeps the cell phone losers away who should be at android authority for their noob questions.
[Off-topic] androidfreak70:
The last one is lol

TapaTalked from my MultiROM Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns OR PAC MAN ROM!