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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jess91:
Great, quality replies! Love it.

Yes, I thought the jump to Lollipop would wipe any root. Presuming incremental updates are possible (even if/when Lollipop is available to me, I have the choice to only update to 4.4.4 and not to latest) I will follow the advice. I am new to Android to would actually like to play around with the old 4.x first, just out of curiosity.

I have no immediate interest in unlocking the bootloader (ie to load custom ROMs) but would do so if it makes rooting practical. But, I don't need root immediate- at least, I don't think I do. I like Titanium backup, but even that shouldn't be critical for the first few weeks. I need to read up a little more, starting with blueether's sticky.

The DK30 is on my list, as is a Magnector X as I need 2 and can't decide from opinions which is better. What are you using to connect to your big screen? USB/MHL or Miracast? I don't want to use the USB flap on a daily basis so thinking of getting a Netgar PTV3000.

I spent more time reading up on the topic of ASF and screen protectors, and I'm getting a little worried. It seems a feather can crack ASF! Altough I will use the device very carefully (indoors, just fingers) it seems best I get some screen protection. I don't want to remove the ASF, at least not until I settle in with the device, consensus seems to suggest adding a protector on top of the ASF may cause some pointing issues and reduce clarity somewhat but it is not terrible. I would prefer the really dry (static) types, that come off with ease- don't want residue/chemicals involved. I don't need impact protection so leaning away from tempered glass, which also tend to be quiet expensive. Some glass protectors I've had have been very grippy (I have moist figures/humid climate), in a way I prefer the grittier lower quality plastics for feel. I will look into dry plastic variants.

I saw the only good video on the iLumishield (SamTheeGeek on youtube), but installation wasn't shown. Any idea how/what taking it off would be like? Also, looks very shiny. I took a quick look on their site and I see a few options including matte option. Which do you have frothe3? I like the prices, $10-15 for 2-3 packs. I wonder how these compare with ones like Clarivue which seem to come up a lot in searches.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] frothe3:
I just purchased the illumishield Blue Light screen protectors front and back, because it is supposed to be easier on the ? eyes, causing less eyestrain .

I'm a novice myself, I never root, and only flashed a branded device to generic once, with my Xperia X10a several years ago . Brings advantages and disadvantages ,the advantages won out in the end.

For throwing video ? ,I believe Mirracast or DLNA is the way to go.

I really like having an unlocked mobile Phone .

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The illumishield got lots of positive feedback on Amazon, that is why I chose them over any other screen protector. They have three different types. I would go to their website to check out illumishield. Would also check out the one you mentioned on Amazon, to check reviews, before you go and buy.

This novice wishes you luck ? .
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jess91:
Thanks. illumishield definitely passes the Amazon test. Reviews look good. I wanted to see some detailed videos/pictures, but will trust the reviews.

It looks like the application (and removal) is easy, without much mess. I will stick on top of ASF, want to put on and take off without using chemicals. This is very important, and illumishield seems similar to the Clarivue I was looking at (not as popular a brand/product).

Going by their site, I see the 3 types: regular, matte, with blue light filter, in sets of 2 or 3, just front screen or both front and back. I've seen general recommendations (not specific to illumishield) to "stay away from matte" due to distortion in both sharpness and color (rainbow effect). I will be using indoors (home/office) with lights from ceiling (sometimes strong flurescent/spot lights) so am concerned shininess will be a major issue. In videos the screen looks really shiny.

This is the first time I'm seeing the blue filter you have- does it actually work in reducing eye strain and does it look different (worse colors or sharpness)?

I will be using a case so the back protection isn't too important, I presume the back is always the same. I might buy one set with back and another just fronts to test. I have to try to find some comparisons between blue filter and regular, if blue looks the same (color/clarity quality) I'll go for the blue and maybe a matte.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jess91:
The matte option apparently reduces pixel clarity, even the good brand ones like illumishield. I will first try the regular before the more expensive blue filter or matte if too shiny. Unfortunately, illumishield is not available in Europe (I'm in studying the UK for the next year), and they charge crazy amount for shipping and will take 3 weeks to arrive. For now, I'll have to make do with a cheaper type and pick up illumishield when back stateside.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Mangoniter:
Hey,

I just bought a Z Ultra myself and after searching and reading a lot on the forums I'm still left with a few questions.

How can you tell if you put them on the right way? I ordered a magnetic adapter from Amazon (it hasn't arrived yet) and now I'm worried that I will use it wrong.

Also I'm a bit confused about Lollipop for this device. Apparently there is an officially version for the GP Edition which will be ported over to the normal edition. Right now I'm on stock Android (4.4.4) but I want to install a custom ROM as soon as possible. Should I wait for Lollipop or will this take another few weeks/months?

And is there any ROM/kernel combination you can recommend? Right now I'm thinking about using SlimKat.

Thanks for your help.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unidentifier:
So, to start off with you use these cables at your own risk. Since they're not made by Sony, there aren't necessarily controls for quality or standards. Sony wouldn't have to service your phone for a non-recommended third party cable (again, YMMV as it has for users here). Go with a reputable source, with established positive reviews for the product itself to be safe. This said, I personally use one regularly and I'm hoping it's not doing any damage (but I also know my regional Sony Service Centre will likely service it).

CORRECT USAGE:

As you'll notice from the magnetic port on your phone, there are two small prongs. One is larger and more oval shaped while the other is more circular. See the picture below where the left port is the larger one:

[IMG="Close up of port"]http://goo.gl/A2nnRA[/IMG]

Image 1: http://goo.gl/A2nnRA

Correspondingly the adapter will have two female spaces that are differently sized for the prongs. That's how you know which way they go. In this image the bottom port larger to accommodate the larger prong:

[IMG="Close up magnetic cable"]http://goo.gl/9vsSBN[/IMG]

Image 2: http://goo.gl/9vsSBN

That's how you know for sure. As a rule of thumb, it seems most manufacturers align the cables so the cord is going down the phone is held in portrait.

The port is intended to be used with a dock, which eliminates the problem of putting it in the wrong way. With a cable, it's too easy for the magnets to connect the opposite ways and bring your device, which is probably why Sony has never made magnetic cables.

The first port of the Lollipop GPE is here (unlocked bootloader (UB) only at time of this post):

http://goo.gl/7RtQ7o

The Kitkat GPE port is available for both locked and unlocked bootloaders:

http://goo.gl/HjAnzC

They are excellent.

The recommended practice is to use the kernel that comes zipped with the ROM so you have one that works as intended for installation. I would look through the ROM's threads for other kernel recommendations.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Mangoniter:
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed answer. I really appreciate it.

The Lollipop port looks pretty good but I'll probably wait a little longer before I flash anything. The magnetic adapter should arrive in a few days and I'll just mark both connectors to avoid any mistakes.

Thanks again and have a good day!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] srdempster:
This is a good thread been an android fan for a few years upgrading slowly and bought this lovely monster. Little niggles is its sometimes unresponsive pressing the power button and sometimes slows down for no reason. Stamina not really helpful so will try battery guru. Rooted now and xposed on it running greenify and bootmanager running better. Installed dual recovery and now pondering on the next steps to go.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] frothe3:
I put on ilLumishield screen protectors front and back on my Z Ultra today, screen looks really good.

Unfortunately, detritus and bubbles are underneath, a little disappointed and distracting. But I really like the illumishield, and the feel and feedback from the screen is very good.

Also highly recommend Bryson Screen Cleaner, got it for my bare screen on Xperia J. Phenomenal! Cleans without streaks, although smells disgusting. Screen on Sony Vaio notebook computer ? is the cleanest since it was new.

Rubber plastic case, which is basic, but no longer care for. So, have to look for another GOOD phone case.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jess91:
Thanks, unfortunately this does not answer any of my questions.

Can you tell me if the back protector with your illumishield is different/thinner material or just like the front?
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexisgt:
Hi guys!

I'm thinking of buying one of these phones but i really can't choose which one...

Any help..?
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
There are already threads discussing this exact topic.

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[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trocLas:
Hello,

My girlfriend's Nexus 4 is having problems since she updated it to Lollipop. When it was at 4.4.4 Kit Kat, it was running fine, but since she updated it (OTA), now the phone is always loosing network (always asking for PIN code, like once or twice per 5 minutes) and the phone turns off at about 50% battery without any kind warning. After that happens, the phone only boots if plugged to the charger.

I tried to factory reset it and the problem persisted. The same happened after a manual installation of Lollipop, using adb tools. I don't know what to do know. I will try to revert to 4.4.4 KitKat and see if the same happens, but she would like to continue using Lollipop, because she prefers that OS.

Thanks for your help!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] realityx:
im in a similar situation...

i am in a similar situation....but at 80%, also, doing some hard task will power off the phone, and will not boot untill its in a charger.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flipz77:
You should just avoid over-stressing your batteries every day (which means discharging to 1%, using it too heavily while charging and such).

Lithium batteries have a life cycle, you know.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trocLas:
But she didn't overstressed the battery.. That problem only started after updating to Lollipop. She maintained her charging habits.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eddie_gordo:
I have a friend in the exact same situation. He already factory reset his Nexus 4 and the problem persists. This only started to happen after the Lollipop update. Any ideas?
[HTC Excalibur] tozfeekum:
Could someone please send me the Palm sms program for the dash. I'd be very grateful my email is tosman@umd.edu..

Thanks
[HTC Excalibur] boonhim:
please send to me too at boonthongw@gmail.com

Thank you.
[HTC Excalibur] Bugs74:
http://sms-threader.en.softonic.com/ie/55836
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] poit:
I've tried all the obvious URLs, but haven't found any rdf pages for our phone yet. Anyone figure this out yet?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Shentok:
What does the N icon mean and what application is it associated with? I would like to remove it if it's non-critical.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] thicklizard:
It means nfc is on
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Sloth:
NFC
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Shentok:
Thanks. This is my first upgrade that uses the NFC extensively. You guys are awesome.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] ccheww:
Simply put-

How many turbo users prefer no case?

How many turbo users need protection?

I want to get an idea of how many people are confident with the build quality of this phone, i want to know the averages for preference of our turbo users, and i want it simply put in yes or no on the poll.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] rpitera:
No case. No need.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] distortedloop:
Naked all the way.

Sent from my XT1254
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] ccheww:
I find myself going back and forth. Putting the case on when I go outdoors, leaving it off indoors. I wish I had th balls to keep the case off. Someone motivate me.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] joshua_helm:
Case at work...naked everywhere else :)
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] johnwaug:
No case ever
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] esmccarty:
Yeah same. Phone is great without case. The trouble with the cases is that most of them don't seem to fit very well. I have the 64 gb version. Tried the moto flip case. It was so tight I almost had to rip the case in half to get it back out. Otterboxes for this phone are junk. The only good fitting case I've found is the incipio dual pro. I keep it off at home and on at work.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] rglebien:
I have an otterbox commuter for my 64gb bn and it fits perfectly. Not too tight and has already saved my phone from 9 separate drops. I definitely wouldn't call it junk. Sure a bit bulky. But that's the price you pay for a tough case.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] esmccarty:
The defender was definitely junk. I had to return mine. The way they cut the screen protector out is horrible. It makes it so you have to swipe down two or three times from the notification bar. I tried the commuter but then I remembered that every single one I've gotten in the past has cracked and fallen apart when I didn't even drop it.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] gqskrub:
I use a case only to hold the metal piece so that it connects to my magnetic car mount. Aside from that this phone is naked.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] -Michael_:
No need to case it! It isn't a samsung phone!
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] Tunameltsalad:
I use a case at work. I work in a shop so there's grease, weld spatter, grinding dust etc. I brought the phone in ONE DAY and it slipped out of my hand and bounced off a metal welding table. Never again. I have the otter box commuter and I like it. Its a little bulky but still fits in my back pocket just fine. If I didn't work in such a messy and hazardous workplace I would never have a case on this sexy phone.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] mycalw:
Naked at home, sarcophagus when out
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] mobrules777:
Otterbox Defender. I am pretty rough on phones. Wouldn't last a week without it.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] zathus:
No case. I'm in construction. And even when I'm carful my phone can take a beating. My g2 was all scratched up in the first week. This beast still looks brand new! Very impressed
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] Kayak83:
Screen is covered by motorola if it breaks. No need for a case if you ask me.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] Mikey503:
Naked all the way
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] screenfreak:
I prefer no case, but I prefer more a phone that doesn't have a cracked screen or broken internals
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] upther:
I go caseless. I just like the way the ballistic nylon feels in my hands. I'm waiting for the new Tudia case for the BN version to use for when I go out running. That's really the only time I feel like I need one.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] dscribe:
This is the first phone I've had in years (since pre-android days) on which I have not put a cover. I've seen people's comments about the Turbo being ugly, but the ballistic nylon is the first phone for me where I am both confident enough in the general build and impressed enough with the looks that I cannot bear to hide it behind a case.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] frozenbear:
No need for a case. I dropped mine on a treadmill going about 7 mph and it shot off a good 5 feet with no damage. Pretty impressive.

Only reason I could see for a case is if you have the red mgf. For whatever reason that one is much more slippery.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] PILLMUZIK3600:
I have the 64gb turbo and a otterbox case ...fn magic
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] ccheww:
What do you like about the otter box?

I've had my case off since I started this thread and so far it makes me feel like I actually have a phone that was made this year. Thin, sleek, not the size of my toaster.

Sent from my XT1254
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] PILLMUZIK3600:
Ho estly it fits good in my hands and is a added Insurance in case of the fumbles
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] ccheww:
I've never had an otter box, I would just assume its like the incipio dual pro. I still liked that case but I can't get over how good the phone feels naked.

Sent from my XT1254
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] streebs87:
I had the otterbox commuter for mine. I use it here and there but not much. I've never broken any of my phones before and with putting it in my pocket constantly the case collects a lot of dust, which I absolutely hate. Plus I just like the look and feel of it without one.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] ChrisMAXX:
Otterbox defender on my BN model... The extra thickness of the phone keeps it snug in the case. Occasionally it will fail to register a press , but its not as bad as some other phones are in otterbox cases.

Sent from my XT1254
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] PILLMUZIK3600:
I know what u mean.. This phone is epic naked
[Sprint LG G3] tareyaz:
How can I eliminate the emergency call icon on the lockscreen ? I didn't find anything in the Tweakbox (Barren V 3)
[Sprint LG G3] whoppe862005:
http://xdaforums.com/lg-g3/themes-apps/theme-g3-clean-look-kk-4-4-2-t2834442

Halfway down the 1st post you will see a clean lockscreen mod. Flash that in recovery. make sure to make a backup incase anything goes wrong. Nothing should though. Been using it since we got a working recovery with no issues. Also I am on sprint.
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Acevedo Ariel:
Buenas tardes, disculpen que no escriba en ingles, pero necesito ayuda por favor con esto....

Rebaje mi versión de KitKat 4.4.2 a JB 4.1.2 en mi RAZR HD xt925 y me apareció la actualización OTA del sistema y cuando termino de actualizar quedo bloqueado en el Fastboot y no me deja hacer nada, no le quiero tocar mucho para no dejarlo sin batería.

Agradecería si alguien me pudiera ayudar con esto o si me pudiera facilitar (si existe) el firmware de KitKat para podes revivirlo :(

Muchas Gracias...
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DorianX:
http://www.grupoandroid.com/topic/71673-instalar-un-firmware-por-fastboot-en-imágenes/
[Verizon LG G3] AlohaCab:
Searched the forums and couldn't find an answer to this. Hoping someone else has experienced this and has a fix.

Whenever I answer an incoming phone call or dial a number my phone presents the caller in the QuickCircle window as if my quickcircle case was closed. The problem with this is that I don't get presented the dialpad to input numbers or activate speakerphone. I can only swipe to answer or end call.

Can't figure out if I made a setting to enable this or if my stump root and rooted app/modifiers are affecting anything.

Thanks in advance.

Peter
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] QA Bot:
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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] x.waliul:
WoW

nice work bro.keep it up (y) ;) :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prithiv28:
Canyon X3 rom - Micromax A90s

Can i boot canyon X3 rom on micromax A90s.

http://xdaforums.com/android/development/rom-cayno-x3-rom-t2958924
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] satri03:
help

Please help..system ui force close
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Patito8a:
Aayuda, Help.

Hi, how are you. congratulations on the Rom.

I have only one mistake which is: Sistem IU has stopped. :crying:

and thanks for the great help from my cell is a replica of the S5 mtk 6572
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Md.Shafikul.islam:
No bro...Its for mt6572 only...and mt6582 users can port it too...not mt6577.... :(

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Did this problem showed after flashing this rom?!!Or you tried to do something with SystemUI?!!
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gamertwo1:
I just bought droid razr maxx hd 32gb (xt926) from my friend. having following versions:

Android Version: Stock 4.4.2 ( KitKat)

baseband version : VANQUISH_BP_100731.020.64.21P

Kernal version : 3.4.42-gbd361ac dbbuild@ca38lnxdroid25 #1

build number : KDA20.62-15

System version: 182.46.15.xt926.verizon.en.US

So, I just wan't to unlocked my bootloader plus I wan't to have custom rom.

I will be very thank full if some one helps.
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JoseBerga:
You can't unlock your bootloader in that firmware version (182.46.15.xt926.) because Verizon has patched all the vulnerabilities used for..

And you can't downgrade to another exploitable firmware because you need to unlock your bootloader first..

Sorry dude, sadly you are stuck in stock until someone find another exploit for those things.
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] xuxuse:
I attempted to hard reset my phone. Upon the attempt, the phone shutdown. Upon turning it back on, I see it stuck on the LG Logo.

INFO: My phones bootloader is unlocked.

Attempts at trying to fix it:

1. Tried to access CWM, but no success.

2. Attempted to access S/W mode ( Held the Vol+ Button, the plugged in my USB), but it just stays at the LG Logo.

ANY

info or suggestions on how to resolve this would be helpful :). At this point, I think I am eternally screwed :(.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sekas:
Hello guys!

Do you know how can I have this function, double tap to wake, on my nexus 4?

I've had it with slimkat 4.4.4 with franco kernel but now I'm with stock 5.0 + franco and "touch control app" doesnt work anymoRE.

Can you help me please? My power button isn't too good.

Best regards
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] opti916:
Download hellscore kernel or unleashed. They both have the dt2w feature.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] franzkekko:
I'm using unleashed kernel for my mako.

I installed:

Root permissions

UKM (ultimate kernel manager)

Busybox

Synaose (from gokgle play)

With synaose it's possible to se doubletap2wake (i set it ln bottom half of my screen) and slide2wake.

Hope this help!

Frankekko
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] dungrock:
Hi all,

I've got a Cingular 8125, who has orginal room for Cingular 8125, please give me one.

More question: what room is the best for my Cingular 8125. Thanks for showing me.