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[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lyciansarpedon:
Good to know: the backup directory actually showed as empty while I still had stock, and then each backup's folder reappeared when I put CWM back on - was patting myself on the back for a few minutes there.

It worked! Used *#*#4636#*# to pull that up (didn't know one could do that!) and, sure enough, it was on "WCDMA Preferred" for some reason. Switched it back to "GSM/CDMA/LTE AUTO" and my long-lost signal has returned.

Thanks a ton!
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alray:
youre welcome glad it worked!
[AT&T LG G2] spartydroid51:
So this is very strange. When i use to plug my G2 into my mac and use Android File Transfer everything worked fine. Recently, I went to transfer some files over and I plugged my G2 into my macbook and it automatically chose the "PC Software" option and says "Installing PC Programs, check your computer." I go to select Media Sync (MTP) and it just automatically goes back to the PC software option. When i click Android file transfer it just tells me to plug in my USB. I have my drivers installed for my Mac and i've even tried it on my virtual terminal and the same thing keeps coming up. It's so annoying bc it use to work just fine.

Someone please help me
[AT&T LG G2] chrisphoenix7:
Have you tried a different USB cable?
[AT&T LG G2] spartydroid51:
Ya and same thing keeps happening. I am using the cable that came with the G2 when I got it. The same cable that I used when I use to be able to send stuff back and forth between android file transfer. It's very very strange
[Galaxy S 5 General] dl12345:
[size=+1]QCNDIFF[/size]

This is a utility that parses and displays differences between two text format .qcn files produced by Qualcomm's QPST (Qualcomm Product Support Tools). It's intended use is to display the differences between two files from two different phones in order to help determine which of the nvitems are involved in enabling the different radio frequency bands. This application is meant to be run on Linux or on Windows. Examples for Linux usage and compilation are given for a RHEL / Centos / Fedora distribution. Adapt as necessary to your own distribution.

[size=+1]HOW TO USE[/size]

There are pre-built binaries for 64 and 32 bit Windows as well as pre-built binaries for 64 and 32 bit Linux. The Linux binaries were built on Fedora 20 and the Windows binaries were built with MinGW and statically linked. For Linux you will need to install the boost shared libraries.

yum install boost

Program usage is as follows

Usage: qcndiff64 [options] file file

-h [ --help ] show help message

-t [ --type ] arg (=p) show differences
p for items present in both files
m for items missing in either file
b for both present and missing items

-f [ --format ] arg (=i) output format
i for interleaved output
s for sequential output
c to suppress item data and print only
count

-l [ --lookup ] arg (=nv.txt) nv item descriptions

Interleaved output shows the nvitem that is different for both files before displaying the next one. Sequential output displays all the differing items in the first file before proceeding to display the second file.

If the file nv.txt exists (use -l to override the name) it will be used to look up text descriptions of the codes in order to render the output more friendly.

[size=+1]HOW TO COMPILE[/size]

Linux

yum install boost boost-devel
make

If you wish to compile for a different architecture, for example you run x86_64 and you wish to compile a 32 bit variant, then first make sure you have the 32 bit libraries and then override the target with the ARCH commandline option

yum install boost.i686 boost-devel.i686
make ARCH=32

Windows

You will need to install MinGW. You need separate toolchains for the 64 bit versions and the 32 bit versions. You will also need to compile the boost libraries.

Once Boost is compiled, edit the Makefile to change the paths to the libraries and include files to conform to where you have them installed. Take note that if the default --layout==versioning option is used to compile Boost then you may also need to change the suffix option in the Makefile

[size=+1]CHANGELOG[/size]

0.2 - add dictionary facility to allow the lookup of text descriptions

0.1 - initial release

[size=+1]DOWNLOAD LINKS[/size]

Binaries and source are available on github

[size=+1]CREDITS[/size]

autoprime for the complete list of nv items used in the dictionary implementation

XDA:DevDB Information

qcndiff, Tool/Utility for the Samsung Galaxy S 5

Contributors

dl12345, autoprime

Source Code: https://github.com/dl12345/qcn

Version Information

Status: Beta

Current Beta Version: 0.2

Beta Release Date: 2014-11-14

Created 2014-11-09

Last Updated 2014-11-13
[Galaxy S 5 General] dl12345:
Version 0.2

Version 0.2 released. This implements a dictionary lookup facility to print textual descriptions of the non-matching nv items so as to make the resulting analysis easier to complete. The included dictionary is not complete but has a substantial number of items defined.

Thanks to autoprime for the list used in the implementation.
[Galaxy S 5 General] AngelescuO:
Hello

I have tried qcndiff for windows and despite you saed that are statically linked I have an error:

C:\Users\Ovidiu\Desktop\New folder>qcndiff64 80CB5BDE_1.qcn 80CB5BDE_0.qcn

Assertion failed!

Program: C:\Users\Ovidiu\Desktop\New folder\qcndiff64.exe

File: D:\boost_1_57_0/boost/spirit/home/support/char_encoding/ascii.hpp, Line 25

6

Expression: isascii_(ch)

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.

Please contact the application's support team for more information.

C:\Users\Ovidiu\Desktop\New folder>

Thank you
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[Android Apps and Games] Arbiter7:
The game is pretty fun and the graphics are great but maybe add more characters? My sister was playing this and thought it would be cool if there was a female character, maybe something like princess rescuing the prince? Just a thought, but otherwise excellent game!
[Android Apps and Games] e23t93:
Cool game with some awesome graphics, a really great job by the graphics designer which encites the user to take interest in the game! Good job and Keep up the good work!
[Android Apps and Games] boyhatinhht:
Thanks for feed back! i will try finish it better :o
[Android Apps and Games] boyhatinhht:
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[Android Apps and Games] Jenqa29:
nice!

need more characters and will be perfect hahah
[Android Apps and Games] boyhatinhht:
Thanks :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
I'm thinking about picking up a z ultra considering the immense price drop. I can get a brand new one unlocked on amazon for 315 dollars. Since it's getting the lollipop update I'm not hesitant at all. But I'd still like to ask some questions.

Now one how much does the no flash on the camera actually affect you? I don't use flash that much but there are times when I need it. Is the camera at least decent and if you've tried other phones is there one you can compare it to? I have a g2 right now and it takes pretty good pictures but I need to replace it since screen broke and I take lots of pictures especially of my little brother though they just need to be decent not super amazing.

2) I love big screens so the size won't bother me and the slim design is awesome. But what kind of reaction do you guys get from other people? Lots of slack about it for looking ridiculously big or is it alright?

3) is it better to get gpe or xperia edition? I love stock android but xperia version has some nice features. I also noticed that gpe can't really run stock xperia software while the xperia one can easily run a custom ROM to get that Google look. Now that leads to my biggest question

4) how easy is it to install Roms and kernels and how's the development for it? I had a xperia play before and it wasn't too difficult but with that phone the ROM and kernel had to be flashed separately and the recovery was built into kernel since there was no recovery partition so it was kind of annoying. Is this better in that aspect? Also how stable are the Roms? On my g2 they're alright but still not completely ironed out.

5) (last thing) is it possible to get the camera features of the z2 and z3 on here like slow motion video and ar effects? My brother has a z2 and those are some neat features though I didn't see them in any reviews on the z ultra so I'm guessing it doesn't have them.

I'm looking the look of this phone a lot especially at its price tag. But if it's really not worth it then I may just wait a couple more months and get the z3.

(I was going to get the nexus 6 but the more I think about it the more I feel it's price isn't really justified for what I'd use it for. I just wouldn't have really needed all that it offered since really this phone is just as capable and half the price.)

Sent from my LG-VS980
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
Oh yeah and if anyone can respond as soon as possible please do because I'm currently bidding for a couple on eBay that end tomorrow as well so I'd like to know if I should continue or not since lots of the bids on there brand new are ending at around 285 I can save another 30 dollars. Thanks

Sent from my LG-VS980
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
OK sorry for all the questions but I have one more lol. Does unlocking the boot loader mess anything up? Like the z3 unlock makes the low light camera pics not too great. Is there anything like that with the z ultra?

Sent from my LG-VS980
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
1. If you use the camera a lot you my find it a bit limiting, but learn how to use a good camera app and set the ido low and it takes ok to good photos. Have a look at the two photo threads.

2. A year ago it was like wow... now its more normal. I've had a couple of people lately say something like 'wow that's a nice big screen, is that the 6+'

3. Go with the Sony one, then you can flash the GPe rom to it.

4. Unlock is easy (root first and back up TA), then install custom rom. The first rom you will probably have to flash either recovery or kernel with recovery (yes they are still baked together). Mostly stable, although carbon is having issues at tje moment

5. I think some of the camera functions have been backported, but the zu does have a different processor so I think superslow doesn't work etc
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
Thanks for the response. I do use the camera a good amount but I've aosp had the nexus 5 with an 8 mp camera and it was good enough for me so hopefully this will be too. Only thing was nexus 5 had ois so not sure how that will affect it.

And when you said root first and backup TA what is TA stand for? Thanks again

Sent from my LG-VS980
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] leonbarroso:
the device is awesome, except to take pics

you can use almos anything to play with screen, there are apps that recognize that objects as an stylus pen

buy the normal Z Ultra - you can install GPE ROM on it if you want - the opposite is more difficulto or even impossible, I'm not sure
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Have a read of the stickies if you do buy a ZU, every thing is in there but TA is Trim Area partition. This contains DRM keys (and lots of other things), the DRM keys [and other bits?] are wiped when the bootloader is unlocked. The TA partition can only be backed up with root
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
OK I'll make sure to read through those threads first before doing anything else. And I think I'm decided on getting one. It's still a great phone and that price is just awesome. I can't see it getting much cheaper anytime soon so I'll just get it now. If a new version comes out I'll still be able to get it considering I'll only be spending half as much as I'd spend on another phone.

Now last quick question is I've been seeing some stuff about this being fragile and cracking easily. Is that true? I'll probably put a case on it anyways but just wondering. Because the z1 drop test didn't even get scratched or cracked and this has a similar build so I was surprised to hear that
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
And I just read through the root thread and it says .681 firmware doesn't need to backup TA? I'll still backup just in case but does that mean it won't lose the DRM keys when unlocking on that firmware version
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
If you buy a new Ultra, it will have .108 preinstalled, which is easy to root with Easy Root Tool. Then take the TA backup and go ahead with flash of a new ROM and kernel.

It is much easier to root the C6833 today than it was one year ago (root required unlocked bootloader and this was before TA backups were available).

It is always better to get the Xperia edition since the GPe ROM is ported and the developer community is much bigger with a better ROM selection. Since there is a different partition scheme on the GPe, it isn't possible to cross-flash since re-partitioning hasn't been developed yet (i.e. fully convert the Xperia edition to a GPe).

The most common reaction I got is "Is it a tablet?" or "Is that a phone?"

ROMs are very stable, the GPe is absolutely rock solid but others are working well too.

I would say that kernel and ROM installation is easy peasy: root with Easy Root Tool, take your TA backup, fastboot DoomKernel, reboot into recovery and flash. I was up and running with my C6833 in no time, much easier now than last year when I had the C6802 unrooted for three weeks until vRoot came out and then had to flash pre-rooted images.

You have to unlock the bootloader for custom kernels but that is easy to do through Sony (getting the code) and then fastboot oem unlock insert code and everything is set. I would say that it is almost Nexus procedure here.

On the camera side of things, I say this: if you want really great pictures, get one of the lens cameras - Sony has a camera cover for the Ultra. Otherwise, the internal camera works. It is not great but it works. My viewpoint has always been to get the DSC-QX series of cameras instead of having to choose devices depending on their camera quality.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
Thanks a lot. I'm really convinced on getting this, I'll probably make an order today and if I really don't like it (but I think I'll love it) then on amazon there's easy returns so it won't be an issue. And I'll check out those lense cases if they aren't too expensive
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
I think you will be happy with it. I am so happy with the Ultra that I have two. One C6802 bought on august 1 last year and a C6833 from a week ago since I wanted LTE and couldn't find any viable replacement.

The Ultra with the GPe ROM and Xposed Framework is an absolutely unsurpassed piece of equipment. Even things like multiwindow works great and there is also an app called Floating Apps that fully replaces the Sony Small Apps as well. I found it yesterday, installed the trial and bought it ten minutes later - it is absolutely great.

Floating Apps from Google Play

Edit: BTW, Google Hangouts Dialer is a complete replacement for T-Mobile WiFi Calling and the C6833 works great with their LTE. I have been pulling down data with up to 53 Mbit/s according to my SpeedTests.

I would also recommend you to get a data only plan, I pay $30 for 3 GB data, no talk and text since I do everything through Hangouts and Hangouts Dialer (which means free unlimited talk and text in the US, ¢1 and up per minute for international calls through GV). Better sound quality as well compared to classic calling. I have no plans on returning to a regular talk/text/data plan again, just data is perfect.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
I currently have a 23 dollar plan for unlimited talk text and data (only 100 mb LTE then drops to 3g/normal 4g speeds) its with lycamobile who runs on T-Mobile. I like this plan because I text a lot and most of my friends have iPhones and don't use hangouts. Only thing that sucks is once the 100 mb runs out pretty quickly the 3g is alright but sometimes gets frustrating. But this plan is too cheap to give up lol.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
Just checked out the floating apps app on my nexus 10 and g2 and it's great. I'll definitely buy it considering it's only 2$. I've decided to place thus order. And I checked out the camera attachable lens accessory but the cheapest one is 200 and I really don't need the camera that much to justify buying it. Plus I probably wouldn't really use it that much. It's just too big of an attachment

Sent from my LG-VS980
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jess91:
I too will make a purchase in a few weeks, just waiting to see if there is any further reduction (Black Friday/end of year stock clearout). I played with this phone in a store yesterday. I can only answer the first 3:

1) Camera seemed not so great to be honest.

2) It is a mini tablet with phone capability. If you go around holding it up against your face people will laugh.

3) I'd suggest the stock Xperia (C6833).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
Good idea I completely forgot about black Friday/ cyber Monday it might get even cheaper then.

Also what store did you try it at? Id love to try one in person. I was just about to make my order now too but I think I'll wait another 2 weeks and see the prices then. And for phone calls I usually have headphones with me so I'll just talk through those rather than putting it against my face.

Sent from my LG-VS980
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
Oh and what do you guys prefer white or black? I like that the black looks really nice and uniform but it does look like the white hides the smudges better. Is the white have the silver frame like the z2 does? It looks really nice but kinda distracts you from the rest of the screen. So I'll probably go with black unless there's another benefit to the white

Sent from my LG-VS980
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] H. E. Pennypacker:
I personally prefer the black one. I don't like it when a device is only part white. I would've chosen the white one if it was completly white, like the Z3 Compact Tablet, but it isn't, so that's why i went with black.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
Hangouts gives unlimited texting (regular SMS) in the US and unlimited talk to regular landlines and cellulars as well.

So you don't need a regular talk/text plan in order to have unlimited talk and text to regular phone numbers any more. Hangouts and Hangouts Dialer solves everything and I can attest this since I do all my communication that way.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
But does the dialer use your phone number? So will people see my number and can call me back on it? Also you can text anyone even if they don't have has hangouts free? Because that seems too good to be true but if it is I'll check out that plan
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
The dialer use your Google Voice number (which is fine by me since I don't see the need to have a regular one any more). People can call and the phone rings as always - no difference and when I call out, they see my GV number on their presenter. It really works like classical calling; the only difference is that you place calls through Hangouts dialer.

You can also text any one, no problems with sending regular texts to people that uses classic SMS. It is absolutely seamless.

I have used this for a few weeks now and is extremely happy. No problems at all and also better sound quality than regular calls.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
Oh that's why. I don't have a Google voice because it isn't compatible with my carrier they only support the bigger ones. So when I make calls from hangouts it shows as unknown number. But if I switch to T-Mobile I'll be able to make a Google voice so it'll be all good. Now one last question. You said you get 3 GB for 30 dollars. When it runs out does it go to 3g? Or your just completely out? I think I might go through 3gb before the months over
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
It should be throttled when the 3 GB runs out but I haven't investigated. It is a pure data SIM - i.e. a tablet plan. My GV number shows up when I dial - since it is a data only plan, no carrier can interfere with the process.

One alternative is to get the T-Mobile $30 plan from Walmart, i.e. 100 minutes of talk and 5 GB of data but I am doing fine with 3 GB for now. Another benefit with my solution is that I can disconnect the mobile network altogether when I am on WiFi and I configured Tasker to act accordingly. It goes into airplane mode with WiFi on when I am at home and deactivates it when I leave. I can also use my different devices without any problems since all of them are fully working phones through Hangouts Dialer even without a SIM inserted. When my C6833 is on charge, I can use my C6802 and do business as usual (i.e. calling and texting from Hangouts Dialer).

Another strong point with this solution is that Google Voice visual voicemail works perfectly - i.e. not the typical problem with conditional call forwarding on T-Mobile prepaid. With their prepaid plans (talk/text), this feature is disabled because of a lack of support for conditional call forwarding. With a data only plan, Voice works just perfectly.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
Well that Walmart plan sounds great. 5 GB at the same price and some minutes in case of an emergency or something. I'll look into that one for sure. First I gotta order the phone though lol. I want to wait and see if the price is even less by black Friday and cyber Monday time but I may be inpatient and end up ordering it before since my g2s irresponsive screen is pretty annoying.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
Again sorry for asking so many more questions even though I originally said I only had a couple but this is one more thing I'm concerned about.

How's the brightness on this. There are lots of times when I'm outside and need full brightness up all the way. Is this still easy to see in sunlight with brightness maxed? In some of the videos I've seen it looked really dark but they didn't tell what brightness the phone was on so I couldn't tell if it was up all the way.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
I consider the brightness to be fully adequate and have no problems with it. There are screens that are even brighter but I think the Ultra is fine.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
OK I'm just gonna stop saying one more because I keep having more questions. Now just when I was about to purchase off amazon I read a review complaining about headphones. They said all the headphones they tried kept saying incompatible. Does that mean I'd have to buy some Sony ones to use with it? Because my brothers z2 runs my headphones just fine
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sadman Khan:
Haven't found a single pair of headphones yet which doesn't work :P
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
Good to hear must've been a one case issue thanks. I think all my questions have been answered. Thanks a lot for the help everyone. I can't wait to join the community [emoji4]
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] theinspector:
Welcome to the cummunity! Its a very nice phone, and it should be one of the first devices to get android lollipop, which is a huge plus. I also have had no problems with any headphones, currently use beats by dre and they work great. I highly suggest using viper audio when you get the phone, it let's you tweak the audio to your likeing
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
Yup I've used it other devices and its great
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hansip87:
the only downside is no flash i guess. 8mp is adequate, not great but it works. Just can't help when i need a flashlight though (phone these days is flashlight substitute you know :) ). Otherwise, it's the best device imho for the price.

PS: To enhance your Xperia experience, you could try to install one of my apps below ;) Hope that helps you to appreciate the device even more.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abdel12345:
Thanks, I'll check out those apps as soon as I get the phone