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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Akinaro:
I'm in the mountains, helping fixing tourist buildings before real winter come :]

and here we have only satelite internet that need to be split to 5 persons, and because I did most of my job I had free time, sh*ty weather and nothing to do so I wanted to try new system xD

But I spend here only two more days... so my home internet, get ready for exhaustive night with me after I back... >:]

But beside that I manage to download this ftt file(that was pain) and install .292 and well... I was expecting more from it.

1. First of all I had to back to 480dpi and it so painful, I forgot how huge everything is in stock settings... I'm using Aviate launcher and now instead of 8 icons per category i have 5 hilarious big icons.

2. Rotate function lives its own life.

3. Overall speed of system and starting app is not bad. but compared to Lumia its.. a bit slow.

4. Camera still suck, but its always suck a bit, even compared to my good old SE Arc S, and it still dont have custom buttons options in main camera screen.

5. Battery is... really good, I didnt know that I could manage such times with XZ, still its not perfect or even good compared to what it should be, but now its not taking 10-20% per night and its not dead after few hours of using it.

6. I would literally kill person who get idea to block SD card, but thx to some NORMAL people I fix it... even Lumia with WM doesnt have such annoying(for me) bugs that make 80% off my apps useless.

7. new notifications/quick settings menu is ugly like hell, its dont fit to anything in system....

8. stock sms app doesnt block so-called "tails" in some letters(like ę, ą, ó etc)

9. unlocking effect in lockscreen is ugly, give back awesome bars effect...

10. some sony apps(album etc) have lower version number than I had in 4.3(and system say that they are up to date)

Beside that nothing special :] I didnt had time to compare it more to my Lumia 930, but overall, except different system controlling and choosing customization or system speed, i thing both OS work the same in terms of handling apps and everyday usage.
[XDA Assist] france54:
Like so many others, i've tried to flash an incompatible rom to my chinese mtk6589 1gb ram 8gb rom knockoff device. (bought on amazon, called newisland) here is the model no.: Alps 09_v89_jbla828_hd

I rooted it correctly, I have the correct drivers. I installed cwm recovery.

I believe I backed it up on mtk droid tools, but i'm not sure it saved correctly.

The first few roms I tried got stuck on a distorted brand page, but at least I was still able to access cwm on the device.

My current situation is as follows:

black screen, device doesn't react to trying to load cwm. When I plug it in, I get a red battery-charging light.

when I connect my device to my windows 7 64-bit computer via usb, I get the sound that the phone is attached. After about 10 seconds, it sounds like it is being disconnected, but it's not. Then it re-connects, disconnects.

I had uninstalled the vcom drivers through usbdeview, and now I am incapable of reinstalling them. The only indication in device manager that my device is connected is under “network adapters” where it shows up as “alcatel single rndis interface #7.” this alternately shows connected/yellow exclamation point corresponding to the connecting and disconnecting sounds of the device. The drivers and the device itself never appear in the list, not even for 2-3 seconds.

Trying to load the drivers independently leads to the message “inf does not support this method of installation.”

spflash tools doesn't show the device as connected.

My questions:

1. is the device a total loss?

2. can I possibly revive it without using the touch point method? (I can't seem to detach the cover even after I unscrew all the screws)

would appreciate any help I can get.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slowz3r:
Was wondering where everyones battery usage was sitting at for these two services. Mine are both constantly on top and i cant figure out why. Anyone have this same problem or is this the new norm?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shpotik:
I had same issue for a day...I just went through all my apps that may be refreshing or syncing and turned everything off that I didn't need. I do have my weather widget on lock screen refreshing every hour but it doesn't seem to effect my battery at all. I'd say something is running in the background
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lazer9:
Same issue I had with my S4 once updating to KitKat and unfortunately, It's basically the same on the Note 4.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crazed_z06:
These are always near the top now with Kitkat. Was the same on my Note 3.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MatroxD:
Ajar near the top, but I don't worry about it too much unless it's the top thing on the list..

Sent from Note 4 on Tapatalk
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slowz3r:
This is where its at for me today. I mean it seems normal as far as life and stuff goes but the cpu usuage is something ive never really
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MatroxD:
My best so far with this phone.. Actually, on a stock phone with stock battery, I think the best I have ever had.. This goofy thing just seems to get better and better. I definately like very much!

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From s-pen mad Note4 on Tapatalk..
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmubrad:
Ive been having the Android System / OS problem...battery life has been terrible lately. I have no clue why....any ideas guys?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yosterwp:
I had this problem too, for me it turns out to be caused by the phone hanging while syncing.

Go to Settings > Account > Google > (your account) and check if there is a syncing symbol that is persistent (like it will just not disappear after a couple minutes). If your case is like mine, that's what is keeping your phone awake and reducing your battery life. For me, I removed my Google account then re-added it just to make sure it was that one thing hanging (which in my case was Google Play Movies & TV), and when the results were the same, I unchecked the culprit and my battery life returned to normal.

I don't know why Google Play Movies & TV hangs when syncing for me, but since disabling sync for it I've had no other issue with my battery life.

Hope that helps
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmubrad:
I Wish i could hug you! Hahaha! You are right on! It was my Google Play Movies and TV! Its hung up! Im going to uncheck it too. I really cant thank you enough! Thats why i love this board...people are so helpful!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WolfSpider95:
How do you get such high screen on time? I get 4-5 hours of screen time on lowest brightness.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] popfan:
When my Note 4 connects to Sync and I try to make a phone call 2 things happen:

1. all contacts come though as unknown - even though I am sure the phone book downloaded

2. The volume of the calls go up and down terribly - most of the time I have to max out my volume on the stereo to hear the call properly

Anyone have ideas on how to fix this?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] askerenos:
Hey friends.İ install cm11 rom update with no wipes.Now my phone dont boot.İt can connect but dont boot.Maybe its memory full.How can ı fix this?Help me,thanks
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rdlegy:
Flash .ftf file with flashtools
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] askerenos:
How can ı flash ftf with no boot?? it requires boot
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rdlegy:
No it doesn't. Read - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2658952
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] askerenos:
1-Unplug your device

2-''Power Off'' your device??? can ı do this another way?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rdlegy:
Remove back cover and with a pen press the yellow button which is really small(it is near the led, in the center, near the sd card). Press it for 10 seconds or until your phone vibrates 3 times if it doesn't that means it is already powered off. Then load the .ftf with flashtools and when it shows you the picture it has the steps- you plug in usb cabel while holding the volume button.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] askerenos:
doesnt workİng
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rdlegy:
Then follow steps in flashtools
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinipic:
Sorry guys, but the information ist not correct!

To go into flashmode with the flashtool switch off the phone, press Volume down (not the power button!!!) and connect the USB-cable, green light will switch on and you´re in flashmode. Greets.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vinay_FXG:
Please be a little more specific the next time you post ;)

By not booting did you mean that your screen is not showing anything, not even the Sony logo? Or is it stuck in bootloop?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beespoison:
I think he just stuck in bootloop or something else :) becuse he said that he didn't wipes but just installed the ROM update, so i think the recovery still can be access..

So you can boot to recovery again and wipes all data then install the rom again :D
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] askerenos:
I cant find .207 rom.Where can ı find?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinipic:
Sorry mate, how Vinay_FXG said: you have to be a little more specific. Do you have a locked or an unlocked bootloader, stock rom or a custom rom ... :confused:

Please go here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2683688

here you can find all roms until today. Or you go here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2683688

a thread of mrjraider where you can find the custom roms. And btw .207 firmware is stockrom!

Greets:fingers-crossed:
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] askerenos:
Thank you
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ElAguila:
Is there any way to configure the gallery not to scan a folder? I put a .nomedia file in the folder but that didn't work. It scans my ebook folder and pulls all of the cover pictures and puts them in the gallery list.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dlads:
Create a nomedia doc and put it in the folder. You can copy one from the other folders
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] magichoward:
Quickpick app has an option to hide photos it's free a d very good
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Misterjunky:
re: scan media

The easiest way to prevent media scan of any folders is to rename or make a folder

to whatever name you like but put a "." as the first charactor of the folder's name.

For Example:

folder name "Backup Folder" (gallery will scan media)

folder name ".Backup Folder" (gallery will NOT scan media)

Good luck!
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funcool75:
It work. Thanks!!

Inviato dal mio X-Note
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ozaghloul:
I want to always block incoming calls from any number not my contact list, and I also want to block notifications only from midnight-8am. Is there anyway I can achieve this setup (no root).?

PS> Why the heck doesn't blocking mode kill whatsapp notifications?
[Sony Smartwatch 3] kane3262:
I am a running enthusiast, but was reluctant to buy a running GPS watch since I wanted to wait until a smartwatch also had GPS functionality.

I have contacted customer support from Google as well as a number of the app developers to figure out which apps support offline (without the phone) support. Unfortunately, I have been getting very uncertain answers. I was wondering if anyone that has a Sony SW3 can comment on this. The app I currently use for running - MapMyRun - I'm pretty sure does not support AW compatibility at all. Can anyone comment on some other running apps like Runtastic, Runkeeper, Endomondo, Strava? Thanks so much!
[Sony Smartwatch 3] king conan:
well we have a thread talking about the only one supporting the offline mode. Runkeeper beta

http://xdaforums.com/smartwatch-3/general/runkeep-offline-gps-running-support-t2939159

check here.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] kane3262:
Yeah, I saw that. I just did not want to know confuse people looking for information about apps besides that one. I'll be sure to keep up to date on that thread for Runkeeper info though.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] king conan:
Ok, at the moment we only now about runkeeper.

I hope my favorite, runtastic, jumps in but since the SW3 is the only one with wear and gps I guess the demand is not very big for this feature.

I hope more official wear watches with GPS will show next year and I'm sure this situation will improve.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] kane3262:
Yeah, as much as I want to stay with my app since I've been using it for over a year, I've been waiting a long time to leave my phone at home when I go on runs.

I definitely agree that more watches with GPS will emphasize the importance of these offline apps. As I've said, I emailed pretty much all of the running apps developers. I'll keep this thread updated in case I hear from them.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] mickael91210:
You can run with MyTracks from google ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.maps.mytracks&hl=fr ) in waiting for other apps... You can have you time and distance without the phone with you.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] Basch88:
May I ask which app you are waiting for? You always could use runkeeper and let it sync to your favorite App.

--> Online tool (Free) https://tapiriik.com/

--> SyncMyTracks App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.syncmytracks.free&hl=en
[Sony Smartwatch 3] mickael91210:
Runkeeper is not available to be functional witout the phone... So i'm waiting for update of Runkeeper and Runtastic.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] king conan:
The update of runkeeper in Google play should be very soon, they just added untethered mode (in the beta) without adding any extra features or customization. So not a big update or change to the core of the app.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] kane3262:
I didn't realize that you could get the RunKeeper data to transfer to another app. If I could do that for MapMyRun, I may consider it. Thanks for the heads up Basch88.

I also heard from Endomondo, and they said "For now we will wait and see how the smart watch trend develops and then we will consider what to do going forward."
[Sony Smartwatch 3] Applethrow:
I don't like the response from Endomondo. It's my preferred training app, but guess I'll have to switch to RunKeeper when I get my watch in a few days. Hope the competition release watches with built-in gps soon so the training app developers get going.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] kane3262:
Just heard back from Runtastic. This is what they said "Hi Kevin, no unfortunately that is not a feature we offer. You need to have the Runtastic App with you in order to obtain readings on the Smartwatch. At the moment the Sony Smartwatch 3 is not supported. In case you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact us!"

I asked if they plan to support the feature, even in beta, at any point. Still waiting for a reply. Also, not sure why they say they don't support the Sony SW3, and yet they support other AW devices. I was pretty sure that the apps and everything would work on all AW devices instead of just a select group.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] powerful_rogue:
I got exactly the same reply back from them.

Ive since started using RunKeeper, because at least the support the SW3 (in beta). I purchased Sync My Tracks and transferred them all over from Runtastic to Runkeeper.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] kane3262:
They clarified their past statement. They followed up with:

"What we mean to say is that we currently don’t support the ability to use the built-in gps then sync later to your phone – sorry for the misunderstanding. The Runtastic app is already compatible with the Sony Smartwatch 3, but not as a standalone tracker.

You will be pleased to know that tracking with watches built-in GPS then syncing is something we’re highly interested in, and currently looking into! The downside, however, is that’s all we can say at the moment – stay tuned for updates about this though!"
[Sony Smartwatch 3] kane3262:
Strava said the following: "Thank you for contacting Strava. At this time, we do not access the GPS in the Sony Smartwatch 3. I apologize for the inconvenience! The best way to share your idea is to post your suggestion in our community forums. We use these forums to consolidate and collect feedback from our community so if there is enough interest, it may be something we put on the roadmap."

So, it looks like Runkeeper is the only one that is willing to openly discuss that they are incorporating offline GPS tracking besides the generic My Tracks and Lifelog. Runtastic may be next up, but they aren't going to officially comment on it yet. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that MapMyRun follows through for me. Though their track record for bringing features to Android is far from stellar.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] simika:
today i tried my swr50 on the track.. so i used both a mobile with runkeeper( not paired with smartwatch 3 ) and also smartwatch 3 with MY TRACKS!!

GPS on both devices worked well.. the map is accurate on both BUT..

while runkeeper shows 10.01KM smartwatch shows 10.13 km !!!

so it's a bit of difference !!

I did also another thing.. i EXPORTED GPX file from MY TRACKS on Runkeeper web site .. this was a sort of test and also this worked well , which means we can just go jogging with smartwatch and then upload , while we wait for a stand alone app, the file on runkeeper or other services!!

Honestly i'm really satisfy about my smartwatch!!!

i post here the 2 tracks 1 runkeeper ( on the left ) and my tracks on smartwatch second picture!!

[IMG="runkeeper"]http://www.simiweb.net/jog.jpg[/IMG]

second smartwatch my tracks;

[IMG="mytracks"]http://www.simiweb.net/mytracks.jpg[/IMG]
[Sony Smartwatch 3] Basch88:
They alway are last or really reluctant to implement features... Nonetheless they are also my preferred training app
[Sony Smartwatch 3] cjkiller:
Ghostracer

Hi, where are all the strava users out there?

I've been working on a sony smartwatch 3 version of my app for the last few weeks and have just posted the beta to the play store.

The app is on the play store here: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bravetheskies.ghostracer&hl=en_GB

and to sign up for the beta you have to join this google group: plus.google.com/communities/108600094791246159447

The app uploads to strava but you can also export a gpx file.

Smartwatch features include:

Semi customisable display, long clicking brings up a list of fields.

Low power mode where the back light turns off but the app stays on. This is very temperamental, hopefully google will sort this feature out in the next wear update.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] king conan:
Got it, thank you.

As you told me in google +, after joining the community, to become a beta tester we have to follow this link:

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.bravetheskies.ghostracer

I'll try to test it yoday.

Just to talk a little bit, why strava is your choice to upload the data? Do you think it is better than the other famous fitness apps?

To summarize how to get the beta app with proper links:

1.- Download the google play app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bravetheskies.ghostracer&hl=en_GB

2.- Join Ghost racer community in G+:

https://plus.google.com/communities/108600094791246159447

3.- Then become betatester:

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.bravetheskies.ghostracer

After that the beta is available as an update in google play.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] cjkiller:
[MENTION=2301876]king conan[/MENTION] : The app uses Strava because that's what I use for cycling and I'm a big fan of the segment leadrerboards. I've looked into adding support for other apps in the pasts from users requests but most don't support an open API, unlike Strava.

Thanks for putting the links up, I have not posted enough on the forum to be allowed to add links :(

Few notes about the smartwatch app:

The speed data field is broken, little error I made in last update. Will be fixed straight away.

You cannot change between Paired and Standalone mode yet. Its always in Standalone mode.

To swipe back up from the settings page you have to touch near the top of the screen and not on the list.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] king conan:
Amazing app.

We have 2 screens with 3 fields of information each, and we can select between 19 different parameters for each field!

That transforms the watch in a extraordinary fitness machine.

I have a few questions. I hope to go running in a few hours to test it.

First is I can see heart rate is possible to be shown. Did you try to add support to HR monitor directly paired to the watch?

And this screen with refresh icon, what is the purpose?
[Sony Smartwatch 3] kane3262:
Which app is this?
[Sony Smartwatch 3] mickael91210:
Thanks a lot !!!

I used your app this midday and it's perfect in "low power" mode. I also saw the bug with the average speed, it didn't evolve... Thanks.

I tried in dim mode but it came back to the watchface only wit a popup and it was not enough for me so i used "low power" mode.

Dommage that you can not add auto import to runtastic account but I can play with export/import lol...

Thanks a lot.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] cjkiller:
[MENTION=5158528]kane3262[/MENTION] : the app is Ghostracer , see past post for links from Conan.

[MENTION=2301876]king conan[/MENTION] : The ghost page is for showing what ghosts are loaded for your run/ride. The main idea of the app is to be able to race against virtual partners/competitors. Loading the 'ghosts' on your phone from strava or gpx files you can then sync them to the watch with that button. So the data fields like 'time +/-' are showing you split info on what you are racing.

Unfortunately I have not got any sensors working yet with the watch. The list of options is the same as what the phone app supports, I have not changed the list because on the paired mode they will work(when I make it) and hopefully will get heart rate working soon.

[MENTION=1468154]mickael91210[/MENTION] : Dim mode was not set to always on. Will fix that. I never tested it properly because I always use the low power mode. Had a look at the speed avg. today and was working with me as far as I could tell. I know there's a problem with the speed though, but that will be fixed in the next day or so. Will look into adding runtasic support, it does not have an official API like Strava but I've found other apps that upload to it so must be possible.

Thaks for testing it, will make another thread in the forum so I don't hijack this thread with all my bugs....