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[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cord27:
need some help with this msm.hsic.host wakelock

need some help with this msm.hsic.host wakelock, I will try to post more screen shots. My battery drain occurs at any time, with wifi or not. WLD did say this was a kernel problem and recommended toggling on and off mobile data, this had no affect on this beast.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jedisurfer:
to me it seems like this is wifi network location reporting. I've tried to stop google's network location accuracy mode but it keeps coming back. If I'm outside using mobile data and gps I'm ok, only on wifi which I think google is trying to use the network location accuracy mode. Is there a build prop setting I can edit or apk to disable.
[HTC Excalibur] robertgbl:
For those users of Microsoft Voice command on the Excalibur / Dash, I have found that "App 3" can be selected as the command button (selected thorugh voice command setup) and this will configure the home button as the voice command activation button (a long key press is needed). This substitutes the built-in voice dialing capacity with VC 1.6.

"App 6" maps to the end call button which can also be used, but you can no longer use this button as a key lock.
[HTC Excalibur] ID64:
Hmmm... It doesn't work for me :(
[HTC Excalibur] ID64:
Oh, wait!

It works, only if BT headset is disabled, not connected!
[HTC Excalibur] robertgbl:
reboot needed

perhaps you need to first reboot. After I rebooted, it worked but I did not try it with my bluetooth was connected.
[HTC Excalibur] ID64:
Now it works all the time. Weird :)
[HTC Excalibur] robertgbl:
odd call waiting behavior

At times, when I receive a call waiting, the phone has disconnected my first caller to take the new call. The behavior is erratic and i have wondered if VC was responsible. Have you seen this behavior?
[HTC Excalibur] JwY:
great tip -- it didn't work at first for me either, but after i reset and tried a few more times it worked. thanks.

i usually don't get call waiting, but i don't recall having this happening. i just may not have encountered it as of yet.
[HTC Excalibur] srieman:
Voice Command 1.6 button on Dash

I remapped the pink 't' button on the bottom right-hand side of the keyboard to start Voice Command. The pink button previously opened t-zones, which I have no need for. It works perfectly and is easy to find without looking since it's the second to last button in the bottom row.

~s
[HTC Excalibur] hop3:
buttons

how do u remap tzones as VC button
[HTC Excalibur] DanITman:
Search and you will find.

Hint: Check the T-Mobile forums over at HoFo
[HTC Excalibur] .PoNeH:
Are you serious DanITman... you tell him what to do and where to find it but you're that lazy to post a link?

Here it is hop3:

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1029606&page=1&pp=15
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dmcgeogs:
I have a completely stock s5 and my Internet keeps freezing and crashing. Not sure why. A few weeks ago I got the camera failed warning but after a hard reset that hasn't happened again but now it's the browser. Anyone have any advice?
[Xperia Z3 General] BrendenDonaher:
Well it is time for my annual upgrade and I really want this phone. I have some hesitations moving off of Nexus hardware. My first Android phone was a HTC One X+ and I hated sense. Absolutely hated it. I also felt like I was missing out as the software was never updated past 4.1 or something along those lines. Anyway I guess my question pertains to how Sony handles software updates. The Z3 hardware looks amazing but I don't want to be stuck with 4.4.4, have they announced plans to go to L? Also how intrusive are the Sony customizations? I love the stock android experience so I don't want to end up with something half baked. Anyway any help here is appreciated. If only the N6 wasn't so damn big.
[Xperia Z3 General] tullnd:
From owning a Xperia Tablet Z, I can say I'm rather happy with their releases. There's been several, up to 4.4.4 on a device that's now a few years old. They are obviously not as timely as a nexus device, since Google has lots of internal lead time to develop on the nexus units before the code gets out to partners like Sony. However, I think 3 months isn't horrible to test and develop when Sony is doing it simultaneously for several tablets and numerous phones. If anything, they've been getting faster and faster at it over the last year. I'd guess that 5.0 might show up around 2-3 months after the initial Google release, maybe even faster.
[Xperia Z3 General] BrendenDonaher:
Good to know :) How has Sony's overall software experience been? Can you delete all the built in apps like walkman and what not?
[Xperia Z3 General] electrash:
Well most of built in apps you cant delete (walkman, album, movies, and other stuff).

Also, Z1 was Announced with 4.2, then we receive 4.3, 4.4.2 than 4.4.4 and now we will get 5.0..

And they are fast in my opinion, and generaly i like sony UI the most. I hate touchwiz, and sense and other stuff.

Sony UI is prety close to Original Android feel.
[Xperia Z3 General] mikeeecix:
Same hesitations from me...currently have a Nexus 4 and have been trialling the Z3 for the past week. All good so far and I like the fact the battery life is miles better than the Nexus, has a great camera, is Pentaband so I don't need two handsets when travelling to different parts of the World (I didn't upgrade to the Nexus 5 due to the fact it wasn't Pentaband) and is slightly larger...but not too large. The Sony software is not as bloated as others but I will miss the ability to not have vanilla Android and have access to the latest software releases directly from Google. Just hope we don't have to wait too long for Sony to make the latest software available.

I'm heading to the US shortly and have ordered a dual-SIM Z3 since it's not available in the UK (it's also cheaper, approx £410).

-Mikee-
[Xperia Z3 General] chetly968:
Careful with the dual Sim, mine may have been an anomaly, but one of the Sim slots didn't work and the other gave me horrible reception. Traded it back in for a D6603 and all is right with the world.
[Xperia Z3 General] Fr3lncr:
I think I will be doing the same. After having the Nexus 4 and then the 5, I'm not interested in the 6 (mainly due to the price though as $800-$850 CDN for 64GB is just too much).

What I like about the Z3 is the battery life (seems like it may be the best out there for an Android phone and the battery on the N5 was awful) and bright screen (the N5 wasn't nearly as bright enough outdoors). I'm hooked on the 5 inch screen size as it is just easier for me to type on. Adding to that you have the waterproofing aspect which may come in handy (though in all my years, I haven't got my phone wet yet!).

I'm worried about the UI aspect as some reviews say there is a bit too much bloatware on the Sony's (though I guess you can always disable it) and of course there is the question of updates. You would have to assume you'd get L from Sony unless they expect you to upgrade to the Z4 to get it (which will probably be out in 6 months :) ).

Maybe Sony's past history with updating their handsets to the latest software release would give an indication but I don't know what that history is.
[Xperia Z3 General] BrendenDonaher:
I think I'll be getting the Z3 and keeping my N5 around for the first weeks before the return policy expires. I'll have L on it so if it performs well enough I may hold off on the Z3 until L is out. Love me that material. I've been running the Dev preview since it was released and I find KitKat dated to say the least
[Xperia Z3 General] darkrai:
I ended up from a glass back phone to another glass back phone (n4 to z3)

However this over doesn't feel that fragile

Pros over my broken screen nexus 4

1) The screen is much brighter and has superb colors!

2) The speakers are in front and are as loud as my nexus!

3) The performance has to be better (s801) and psp emulation is so much easier now!

4) looks more premium (personal opionion)

5) I don't feel heat as much as I did on my nexus 4

6) That amazing camera blows my mind

7) Waterproofing and dust tight build

8) Easy switch from notifications to quick settings using a swipe

9) Theming app is okokgood, not cyanogenmod good!

Cons over my nexus 4

1) I miss the developer love. There may be amazing development, it actually has started (cm11) but nexus were always on a different level

2) The biggest con is that i miss aosp, its love and beauty

3) Ability to switch to art! Why xperia! Why can't you allow me to switch to art? Why can't you make your apps compatible with art?

4) Bloat

5) Why do i have a what's new thing on my navigation bar? Why can't I disable the small app launcher?

These are my views, if you don't mind any of the cons, you wouldn't mind an Xperia

Ps- i got this phone cause one plus hates India, they don't want to give us their phones and nexus 6 is just too big to use! Right now the only phone i may consider switching to would be nexus 5 because aosp is love, is life!
[Xperia Z3 General] jonshipman:
You can block the what's new and the mini app bar with adb commands
[Xperia Z3 General] darkrai:
No no

You don't root and unlock a 830$ phone in the first month itself (if adb needs root)

Of this doesn't need root, steps to disable them please :D
[Xperia Z3 General] jonshipman:
Adb doesnt need root.

As for the steps, I'd Google them because we probably don't have the same computer.
[Xperia Z3 General] darkrai:
I think this is where our thoughts will differ

Xperia z was Sonys comeback phone

Intended to be a hit and it was

Therefore they had to give it special treatment

Now if they stop it, it would feel weird to all those upgrading for development

And Xperia z3 is no comeback phone, it's just a slight upgrade over z2

So you cannot be that sure
[Xperia Z3 General] derrickonline:
Nexus Smexus

I was a big Nexus fan. But there was always some corners being cut. I really just loved the stock Android experience which is why I was greateful for the GPe editions. After having owned a GPe HTC One M8, and a regular M8, I was rather impressed with the skin, they didn't over do it, it was just a matter of having the features that were lacking from stock experience. I found the Sony Z3 to be the same. They didn't over do it on the customizations, in fact they in my opinion did just the right amount of customizations. Sure I wish they didn't put the "what's new" garabage on the phone, but it's not a deal breaker. I plan to freeze the crap apps I never intend to use. Which aren't many. In fact it feels very much stock with minimal customizations. Well worth the camera, beauty, added features, and the waterproofing. I reluctantly threw it in a bowl of water and took a photo...flawless. Though I haven't soaked a phone accidently in years, it's nice to have the feature.
[Xperia Z3 General] Richie5767:
Hey Derrick,

Do you mind elaborating on the corners being cut? I am in the market between the z3 and nexus 6 and cannot decide which would be better overall. Should I go for the latest phone with stock android? or go for a more premium designed phone? What influenced your decisions?
[Xperia Z3 General] derrickonline:
Ritchie:

I swap phones every 6 months. So I've had just about every flagship phone out there (Android), including the OnePlus. Nexus devices tend to have poor speakers, and below average cameras. They never look premium (except for the Nexus 4, which was actually the LG Optimus G variant)I owned both and preferred the LG Optimus G version. I found the Nexus devices tend to be thicker. If they're not thicker, they feel thicker (likely due to the Qi wireless charging). Also battery life always feel average.

Even though I much prefer stock Android, I must say OEMs (at least HTC and Sony). I hate Samsung phones, bloated to the max and just plain boring looking. I was happy with the skinned version HTC used even having owned the GPe version as well. Sony feels very much stock with a few tweaks that add value not take away. They also don't add complete non-sense crap you'd ever use like Samsung. Well they do have this stupid "What's New" thing but it's easy to ignore.

Now to answer your question. I recently purchased a OnePlus. That phone was freakin' HUGE!!! It has a 5.5 inch screen, and I believe the Z3 is 5.2. The problem was the phone was just tall and wide with large bezels. It dwarfed an HTC M8 and that's a fairly tall phone. So for me personally I sold it and got a Z3. The size is PERFECT even though it has a 5.2 inch screen. It doesn't feel bigger than my HTC One M8, but I don't have both in hand right now. It definitely feels slipper than the M8, and just as premium. I have not owned a Nexus 6, but right off the bat for me personally I have no interest. It's too big. Much like the OnePlus.

So I really boils down to what's most important to you. If you're worried about getting Android L when it comes out. You'll get it. Even if it's not through official Sony channels. With a phone as popular as the Z3, the only thing holding back development here is waiting for root without unlocking the bootloader. Once that happens, development is going to blow up and that means you'll get your Android L. So don't let that be your limiting factor (assuming you're OK with rooting your device and unlocking the bootloader at some point down the road when the devs have figured out how to backup the DRM keys). If size is a factor and you don't mind talking into what looks like a tablet. Go with the Nexus 6. Me personally I hate phablets. Sony's 5.2 inch Z3 is the sweet spot. It also has a very premium finish, glass front and back. It won't draw attention like pulling out an M8 or even an M7 for that matter, the speakers can't touch the M8 (but who's speakers can?), but the perfect size, perfect software combo (not overly skinned), decent camera (nothing earth shattering), and being water proof...it's a win for me. It's fast, has 3GB of memory, looks premium, and has all that I need. Only thing it's missing: Wireless charging, and an iR blaster. The iR blaster was neat when I couldn't find my remote, but it didn't get a lot of real world use from me so it's not terrible that the Sony doesn't have it.

My favorite flagship phones hands down have been HTC One M8, and this Sony Z3. Hope that helps answer your question.
[Xperia Z3 General] h3ckman:
Stick the Google Now Launcher on it and block What's New & Small Apps and it will feel like stock. I love it.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bhavin_gadda:
What's the difference between tab 10.1 & 10.1v

.....i hav tab 10.1 wifi + 3g...

But i dont understand that 10.1v thing..??

Can anyone HELP??

THANKS in advance.. ?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Olivier V:
The 10.1v was a version made for Germany after samsung lost a lawsuit against apple. Apple said it looked too much like the ipad and samsung solved the issue by moving the speakers from the side to the front.... And so the "v" was born ?

Sent from my Nexus 7 2013
[Verizon LG G3] Wildcat2083:
Ok here goes .... I have a few questions in regards to the whole boot loader process with this phone, coming from various android phones throughout the smartphone world id have to say ive gained some ample experience, however after reading through the forums trying to gain a understanding of what's what, Ive been out of the dev loop for awhile and have fell behind on the new techniques.

What im trying to classify is whats going on with the boot loader for this phone currently, Ive seen the pledges for a unlocked boot loader and some of the posts regarding the partition and hex info so i am aware work is in the works, but what is confusing me is then now seeing the bump thread and the video tut, is that not the recovery or boot loader unlocked or am i confused on this matter, sorry for the possible redundant question, i am just trying to get a basic sense of what all has been achieved with this phone thus far, im about the purchase the Verizon variant and would love to contribute to the work going on
[Verizon LG G3] bobcat987:
If you're brand new to the g3 board, your confusion is understandable. The bootloader unlock, bump!, was released less than a week ago. With this unlock you can flash any rom image, the lone caveat being that non stock kernels need to be bumped via a service the devs will release in a week or so. They have been necessarily vague (to increase the time it takes lg to patch the exploit) about what it means to bump! a kernel image. Because the unlock is so new, we're all still anxiously waiting on the custom roms to pour in.
[Verizon LG G3] Wildcat2083:
thank you for the reply, that makes sense to me
[Galaxy S 5 General] Lympe:
I just read that GPE s5 is going to be released soon. Hope it has the same specs as the unlocked s5!

http://www.slashgear.com/galaxy-s5-google-play-edition-with-lollipop-release-imminent-15350814/
[Galaxy S 5 General] databoy2k:
[Edit: Had hoped to use a smaller image. Sorry folks]

[Insert Daniel Bryan "Yes" Gif Here]
[Galaxy S 5 General] FlexiPack:
I really hope this is true, it would really help the AOSP roms. So far it's only a rumour based on the fact that a render from Google included a device looking like that S5 running stock android.
[Galaxy S 5 General] -PiLoT-:
is this is true and i could get stock android with same camera qaulities thatd rock. makes me thing thought when they did the gpe s4 wasnt that a tad after the main nexus line?
[Galaxy S 5 General] matheus_sc:
If hope this is true
[Galaxy S 5 General] Azbulldog:
Same as the leak in July, this one also shows software navigation buttons. Why?
[Galaxy S 5 General] -PiLoT-:
because it clearly a stock image they use in device renders
[Galaxy S 5 General] FlexiPack:
I wonder if this render was made back when they were still planning to introduce the Android Silver program, which seems to have since been scrapped. Hope I'm wrong.
[Galaxy S 5 General] -PiLoT-:
cant be cause the two new nexuses are in it too and theyve even edited the render from a kitkat gpe to lollipop
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shatred:
-SOLVED BY USING ODIN, AND FLASHING A STOCK ROM-

Samsung GT-S5830

So i installed some custom GB rom a long time ago on my friends phone.

Now he gave it back to me because nothing was working anymore.

The problem is when i try to open the file manager in the phone it says there is no internal sdcard, furthermore in the settings at partition settings it shows me:

/system 183mb/ 206mb

/data 65mb/178 mb

/cache 4mb/ 25mb

/sdcard (FAT) 0.00B / 0.00B

/ext-sdcard (EXT) unavailable (not 1 in the phone)

As you can see, the phone acts like it has no internal storage at all wich make it impossible to put anything on the phone.

I have tried using ODIN to flash a factory default rom, but my computer does not recoqnize the device when i put it in download mode. so that does not work.

I however installed the lastest TWRP, to try making my own partitions in there but that also did not work.

after that i downloaded cm11, put it on a external sd card and flashed the rom.

this all worked fine, but still NO INTERNAL SDCARD.

I am guessing that my friend has been screwing with some files or whatever.

Anyone got any tips?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Viper The Ripper:
Why your sdcard have FAT format instead of FAT32?

Try to backup it using a PC and then format it in FAT32, but forget ext partitions for the moment ;)
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shatred:
Sir, it is impossible to format an INTERNAL sd card just simply by connecting it to a pc. You are talking about external sd cards here. (that's just part of the memory the phone internal has, there is no physical sd card here).

Anyway, i fixed the problem by flashing stock rom in odin wich has reformarted, and partitioned, it correctly.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Viper The Ripper:
Mmm... ok, well I'm glad you've solved your problem ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Techfood:
I just received by Z3 Compact today but due to the vast reports of glass cracking and buying the phone on sim free with the intention to sell it after 12-24 months, I really don't know whether I should take the risk and keep it since their are many reports of the glass cracking by itself. It's a big shame because I had so much hope for this phone and their are lots of things i love about it such as the following:

Audio huge step up from G2

Feels premium in the hand compared to the G2.

I was impressed with screen detail that I was fooled into thinking it was HD.

Some bad points I notice just from first use:

Screen vibrates when volume high

Icons and text seems to be slightly squeezed in the menu

im worried about all the reports of glass cracking

I've really never been an iPhone fan and prefer a less than 5 inch device so if I return I really don't know where to go from here. I guess there's the Galaxy Alpha but I really don't want to go back to samsung if I could help it (had a galaxy s2 before and it stopped working after 24 months). So if the Z3 Compact is not to be due to manufacturer flaw with glass then where do I go from here? I already sold my G2 and need a phone asap.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Iruwen:
There are a few reports of glass cracking by itself as opposed to tens oder hundreds of thousands of units sold, and it seems a bunch of people just jumped the train and claimed theirs did too while it looks like they dropped the phone from the pattern of their cracks, eventually because of the slippery backside.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Techfood:
So a bunch of people are lying? I think you should look a little further afield than just this forum. There are so many reports now from multiple sources now that it's becoming hard to deny there is a major flaw with the glass of this phone. From the sound of things if you buy this phone its just a matter of time before your glass will crack. And since I bought my z3c with cash that's a risk I'm not willing to take.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Iruwen:
Even if most of the reports were legit, the likeliness of being affected is still negligible considering the amount of units sold. And even if so, most of the cases seem to have been covered by Sony's warranty so far.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] degraaff:
Definitely keep it. It's the best non-huge phone on the market right now.

And it IS HD :p Just not Full HD, but you don't need full HD below 5".
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Techfood:
That was my mantra as well for weeks before buying this phone, but what's the point having the best non-huge phone if it's only going to break?

P.S Do you own one?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xShin:
I would say to keep it. Like the others have said, the number of reports around the glass cracking are very small compared to the number of units sold. Ultimately, it's your decision, but I've been very happy with mine and my suggestion would be for you to keep it.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wayne_sk:
You can't tell whether it's going to break, and if it does you'll get it repaired under warranty.

It may look horribly, but if all those cracked phones are going to be fixed/exchanged then there is no big deal just few days without it.

Otherwise the phone is fantastic.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tofu-:
that's a pretty big deal. not everyone has a backup phone and they don't cross ship like dell. you can't just pop into a sony store for instant refurb replacement like you can with apple, either. microsoft stores are also pretty great about replacing their lumias.

i bought mine with amex, so i have 90 days to evaluate whether or not it will break. if it does, i won't even bother going through sony, judging from the poor customer service and finger pointing people have been mentioning
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Techfood:
Do you even own one? There are hundreds reports online now it's not just "a hand full of people" anymore.