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[Xperia Z3 General] Russell.Eclair:
I was using Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and recently bought another Sony phablet, Sony Xperia Z3. I am quite dissappointed with its performance, compare to my Samsung Galaxy Note 4. But I wont be so noisy since Z3 is 200 USD cheaper. However, there is one thing I can't forgive Sony. It is about the pre-installed file manager, File Commander that is asking me another dollars fee. I knew that I experienced the same thing with my Xperia T2 Ultra but I think it is lousy to be happened with Sony flagship, Xperia Z3.

Since android Kitkat lousy policy that closed 3rd party access to SD Card, I think Sony should give a full working File Manager, not asking for another fee. Poor Sony. I think Z3 will be my very last Sony. I won't buy another Sony phone in any other time. It express my dissappointed about Sony.
[Xperia Z3 General] augie7107:
I simply disabled this app and use Root Explorer
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
I agree, I have been using RootExlorer for as long as I can remember. Its the best file manager and support/help is quick from devs. Aslo supports icon themes.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&hl=en

You can also use the free version of RootExplorer, simply called Explorer, it has all the same features except root, and supports icon theming.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.explorer&hl=en

I use both FileCommander (UI is nice) and Root Explorer (more useful) the devs are updating RootExplorer UI (Material Design) soon, I got a message from them.
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
FileCommander that comes pre-installed works just fine, even if you continue to use it as the free version. The premium features don't add a whole lot.

The big advantage to FileCommander is that it has full rights to external SD cards
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
OP was speaking of hidden files, which sometimes is important. Left over junk, want to hide folders etc.

Free version of RootExplorer (Explorer) supports everthing that FileCommander does for free. External SD support is in RoorExplorer as well. I have paid versions of both, but I "personally" give the edge to RootExplorer. Your experience may vary so try out, the free version and see if you like, if not you can buy FileCommander's extra features.
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
You don't have full access to the external SD. You can't change or delete files not in the app folder.
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Latest update has it, version 3.3 now 3.3.1 according to the change log . They may not have updated the free version yet.
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
Dude, it's a kit-kat limitation. You cannot create, edit or delete files or folders with RootExplorer on the D6616 on any folder on the external SD card other than the one under /Android/Apps/

You can with the built in File Commander because Sony has granted it special permissions in the ROM.
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Ah, ok my bad. Damn I just realised that 4.4 had limitation, I just installed my old MicroSD card and checked. I appologize, the last time I used an SD card was in my HTC Butterfly. I should probably have checked before typing.:(

But somehow they say the have non root external SD write access for Lollipop which we obviously do not have yet, maybe something changed in the new iteration.
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
Cool. Yeah that's kinda the hidden thing with the D6616, with 32GB of internal space, you definitely don't need an external SD as badly.

To the OP: there are a lot of great free file explorers out there, RootExplorer, ES File Explorer, etc etc. I wasn't thrilled with File Commander either, but given the choice, I appreciate that I have a method of getting around the KitKat SD restriction. It is, what it is.

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Lollipop lets you grant full SD permissions by app, but KitKat completely restricts it, no way to grant or change unless you have root.
[Xperia Z3 General] drksilenc:
How do you do this without root on lollypop?
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
Apps need to be written to request the permission and you grant it when you install the app. That's why you see all of the file managers updating for Lollipop and requesting the new permissions.
[Xperia Z3 General] OCedHrt:
This KitKat limitation has some issues as well.

I haven't figured out the full details yet, but if I browse to a folder named sdcard on my sdcard, I can then delete single files from my external sdcard.

I cannot create files. Cannot delete folders. Cannot delete multiple files at a time. But I can delete single files, one at a time.

This is using ES explorer.

Doesn't work in solid explorer.
[Xperia Z3 General] Flava0ne:
This works with no root? Because I've been using Root Explorer for as long as I can remember up until I got my Z3 where the only current way to get root is by unlocking the bootloader which I'm not really sure I want to even do. I tried using Root Explorer on my Z3 without root, but I can't even create/delete/rename files on my sdcard at all, only browse file directories and look at their contents.

Hopefully there will be an exploit to get root without having to unlock the bootloader on the Z3's in the near future like on previous Xperia Z-Series phones.
[General Questions and Answers] Danny2105:
Hi,

I just have rooted my Galaxy S4 I9500. I want to know which custom rom suitable in india
[General Questions and Answers] malik mubashir:
Please give me tip s4 gti9500 custom dom
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dolphin87:
I m looking for just the stock kernel of the 910f "N910FXXU1ANK4"

How can i get that kernel only not the whole stock rom :confused:
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] opiujn:
Hi Dolphin,

I saw that on the first page in the thread for N4 Echoe Rom v2 there is also a link for downloading just the stock kernel. But downloading from that link require you have the Mega download app. I don't use that app myself, so I haven't verified if the kernel file you need is actually there or not. But you could check it out, if you haven't found the kernel already :)
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] debernardis:
I can send you NJ4 if you want it
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mellohey:
I would like to have it

The ael kernel has messed up my phone so would be really nice of you if you could get me the stock kernel.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mariosraptor:
You can extract a stock rom. Kernel is inside.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CurtisAndroid5:
Hello,

I'm a use fan of AOSP but the one thing that keeps dragged me back to the stock ROMs is how fully featured and perfect the camera app is. Just wondering if there are any suitable replacements on the Play Store (Paid or free)?

Thanks
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Smittiegee19:
I think if you want the full potential of the LG camera in something else, stay with stock. The stock camera has dependencies on LG framework. I don't think any if the AOSP Roms cameras can use this as they are stripping the stock firmware away.
[HTC One Max] sun_dream:
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[HTC One Max] LenAsh:
Thread closed - there is no useful content in this.

Please post only when actually providing usable or interesting information, and when doing so, link to your sources.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] earthtodigi:
Has anyone had any issues with tethering performance? The tethering works for me, but in my car I have a 2012 Nexus 7 mounted in the dash, and while commuting each day I play music and videos from Youtube. My last 4 phones, S3, Note 2, Moto X (2013), and One M8, have all worked as a hotspot just fine for the tablet, but I noticed with my Nexus 6, videos will buffer for 5-10 seconds every 5-10 seconds making them unwatchable.

Speed tests were also slow for the in-dash N7 (1-2 mbps), so I tried with my M8 tethered to the N6, and speed test results were better but it still cannot play video steadily. I have two N6's, and the one I was using was rooted and unencrypted, so I considered that maybe it was something to do with the unencrypted kernel, perhaps a bad driver, so I tested with my other N6 which is only rooted and it seemed to work better. I was able to stream video on every device except the N7, however it did perform better on speed tests when tethered to the encrypted kernel N6. The only device that I can get to stream Youtube when tethered to the decrypted N6 is the other N6.

TL, DR: My testing so far is kind of inconclusive, but I basically just wanted to see if anyone else was noticing anything similar and if you had any ideas. This is really a big deal to me, possibly a showstopper for me if I can't figure something out.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dalegg:
What is your license number? If you are watching videos while driving, I don't to be anywhere near you.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikecole79:
Yup...

I'm seeing insanely slow teathering speeds as well. On an LTE connection with my phone, data on the Nexus 6 is running real speedy like speedtest shows 54Mbps down, 20 up) but the connection on my Nexus 9 tethered to it is dragging butt at 3.22Mbps down and 3.39 up.

Anyone else got a horror story? I'm thinking there's some built in limiting going on here, which I like not at all. Bought my Nexus 6 from T-Mobile. Shouldn't make any difference with a Nexus device, but just in case something's changed, that may be important.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] earthtodigi:
I did some more testing, and figured out that it seems to be related to the bluetooth being on, causing interference or something. Any device that I tether to my N6 seems to crawl if that device has its bluetooth turned on. This is apparently a known issue for the N7, but I have never encountered it before at all.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ggfb20:
USB Tethering is fine w/bluetooth on

USB Tethering is fine w/bluetooth on. However, my wifi tehtering is only 0-1 mbps download with bt on.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heyjhay:
does efs change everytime we install a rom or changing a firmware versions?i have a lot of copies of my EFS file because i always back it up before ill try a new firmware or custom roms im just confused if its ok to delete the old EFS file that i saved.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cirra92:
AFAIK every rom has to avoid EFS and not mess with it, since its crucial for your phone. Backing it up is a wise thing to do, and if you do each installation as instructed, you should have no worries. But do a backup of those EFS files on your PC if you intend to delete them from your phone, just in case.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] l0rdbyr0n:
So here's the story. I rooted my phone and the lollipop update asked me if I wanted to. I forget that you can't if you are rooted so I clicked install. It tried to install and failed, making it so that whenever I try to turn my phone on it blinks red and blue lights at the top. I tried to flash it to factory new using the androidrootz websites guide to unbricking, with windows 8.1 on my mac in virtualbox. I got to the point where it says to check ports, and no matter what I did the correct port never showed. Any help? I really want to fix my phone :(
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danotoriusodo:
I was wondering if anyone else was having a problem with their speakers on the Nexus 6 when receiving calls or messages?

Randomly my ringtones & notifications come in crackling as if the speakers are blown. It doesn't happen much but it's kinda annoying. I think the speakers are fine because playing music or watching videos at max volume sounds great.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] latingonzo86:
I have also had this issue. I'm running stock rooted with no mods. Would like to hear If anyone else is having this issue as well. Also would this issue be addressed in the new 5.0.1 update?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestD2602:
I am having issues hearing the conversion tone when sending or receiving messages via WhatsApp. The notification rings but within a chat it doesn't play any sound. Is this happening to anyone else? It's driving me crazy.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] land2634:
Same thing here. Especially with FB Messenger.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theRG:
There definitely seems to be some static or degradation on some of the notification sounds and ringtones. I noticed the same thing.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crashercarlton:
I think it has an overactive EQ/Preamp type of ordeal going on. I think there is some sort of software built in that is trying to act like a DSP to save the speakers. For Example just turn up your volume to max and keep hitting the up volume. You will probably notice the volume beep will change volume several times throughout that. it will also be noticeable when playing music.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TOCS88:
I have also noticed some strange crackling that I never had on previous Nexus devices. I am certain it is software and hope for an update to resolved it. I also noticed that many of the things going through the speakers slowly get louder. For instance, hit the speakerphone button while in a call and it starts at like 50% volume and goes to max in about 5 seconds. Kind of a strange fade up that I haven't had before...
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danotoriusodo:
I also noticed the gradual increase in volume on everything including alarms. Glad it's a common issue that will hopefully be addressed in a future software update.

Thanks everyone for your feedback.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wassefkamal:
Nexus 6 Stereo Speaker issue

I am having an issue with the stereo speakers on my Nexus 6. Every time I listen to music, watch a you tube video or watch a movie on my nexus 6 device, I notice that when I put it on maximum volume it will get loud then suddenly drop down to between 30 to 50%. I'm not sure what is the deal with that, but I can tell you its freaking annoying. Also been having issues with the fade in as well.

Any ideas on how to fix this issue?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danotoriusodo:
Sorry, I haven't had that problem. Since updating to 5.0.1 I've noticed that my original problem hasn't been happening for calls or alarms. It still does happen with the clock app though. What version are you on?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wassefkamal:
Ever since i updated to 5.0.1

QUOTE=danotoriusodo;58061396]Sorry, I haven't had that problem. Since updating to 5.0.1 Im on 5.0.1, it started after i ran the update.

I've noticed that my original problem hasn't been happening for calls or alarms. It still does happen with the clock app though. What version are you on?[/QUOTE]
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dgart08:
I would like to see some of the Viper4Android users chime in. I am hoping V4A fixes all these issues...
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darshilshah87:
What is the probem??
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcrawford79:
Same issue

I'm having the same issue. were you able to get yours resolved? If so, how?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lalew25:
The Viper audio download fixed my issues

:good:
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kenorn:
Same issue. On CM12. Uugh.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] welshandy2322:
anyone had this issue sorted yet. today i noticed while using speaker phone there is a static sound and low voice volume any ideas
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pandabeats:
Viper did not fix the issue

I'm thinking its hardware as I have tried stock and benzo ROM. Nothing seems to fix my low volume issue
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] miketucky350:
Mine does this after flashing kernels or roms sometimes. A clean flash back to stock then reflash rom/kernal with extreme beats fixes it. I've had 3 nexus 6s and they all did this. Even when I flash stock image it don't sound quite right until I flash extreme beats 4.1. Viper has only caused problems for me.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] r.hdez.a:
Crackle is noticeable

I noticed the crackle sound straight out of the box simply by testing out some ringtones. This had me disappointed but even worse if I start to think I got a defective unit. It's weird because the problem does not happen very often and it's an issue that I can't demonstrate so easily, but it's there. Reading this post about people having the same problems makes me believe that there could be a update or software solution. By the way, playing music sounds great, the thing happens mostly with game sounds and ringtones.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a.demarco:
I have the same issue, top speaker sounds blown.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wilbur-force:
My speaker(s) seem to have gone today - volume gets go about 30% volume but will go no higher. Stock ROM and full battery. Purchased less than a year ago.....

Not sure of anything hardware is dead as it will occasionally go to higher volume but then drop again after a few seconds.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zooman31:
Would you be willing to flash a factory image to see if that remedies the problem?

---------- Post added at 02:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:18 PM ----------

http://xdaforums.com/nexus-6/general/guide-tentative-fix-messenger-whatsapp-t3272992

Wonder if this thread may help you?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wilbur-force:
Just done a factory reset and no change. If I drop the volume right down and keep my finger on volume up the sound goes higher momentarily. Then back down again.

Interestingly my auto rotate doesn't want to work on any apps either ......
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wilbur-force:
OK - resolved my issue (for now).

The lack of screen rotate indicated a stuck sensor. A careful drop (in a rubber case) from a couple of inches fixed that issue. That seemed to part-fix the volume issue too so a couple more sharp taps and the volume issue is fixed too. For some reason the volume fading was linked to the gyro sensor. All working fine now. Whether that's just a temporary fix or not......
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yweiqiang:
I updated to 6.0.1
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Connorh333:
would it be possible to flash the newly released lollipop build on a G900T or any GSM S5 for that matter?

Just wondering if it would mess up the modems/bootloader or something along those lines.

Any replies/answers will be greatly appreciated.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vndnguyen:
better wait until the one for your device is released.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcerk02:
Has anyone else lost the lock screen after rooting?... I rooted, installed TWRP, now when i wake tablet, have no lock screen, tried different settings, nothing works, anyone have any ideas? I have the verizon tablet.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcerk02:
anyone?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] QA Bot:
Q&A for [ROM][N5120]Official CM11.0 Nightlies[KTU84P][4.4.4]

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[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] smartchip:
N5120 CM11 - bluetooth issues

Firstly, thanks to the developer for making this ROM available. There are so few available for the Note 8 LTE.

I'm encountering issues with Bluetooth connectivity.

- unable to pair (error: wrong passcode or pin, although no passcode or pin was entered)

- bluetooth turns itself off and back on when attempting to scan for nearby devices

- eventually pairing success, but no profile (headset, headphones, etc) settings available

I noticed several posts in the main thread about the issue. Appears to be a CM bug as all other ROMs based on CM has the same problem.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] akalaiakalai:
Have been trying to download the November 28 Nightly Build from the Cyanogenmod webpage but keep getting "404 Not Found" errors.

The file I am after is: cm-11-20141128-NIGHTLY-n5120.zip

Could some one.. anyone please post a mirror or dropbox with this file.

THANK YOU!
[Galaxy S 5 General] tharindunw:
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Galaxy s5 Sm-g900f receives lollipop update for Poland

Other European countries will receive it soon keep in touch.
[Galaxy S 5 General] -PiLoT-:
Theresw already a thread for this and sammobile links are forbidden
[Galaxy S 5 General] tharindunw:
What should I do mate ?
[Galaxy S 5 General] -PiLoT-:
you dont have to, the threads been reported to mods to delete
[Galaxy S 5 General] Jonny:
Thread closed.
[Galaxy Tab 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sirzune:
I have a chance to get a Samsung Galaxy 4 7" 3G/LTE tab at a fantastic price, but I only need (for now, anyway) wifi connectivity. How can I bypass activation? I've read about the trick, but that is over 3 years old and I'm sure it won't work with this model. Anyone know? Thanks.
[Galaxy Tab 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] troy5890:
Get a different device
[Galaxy Tab 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sirzune:
So you know our don't know?

Do you actually know as a fact that I must activate?
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] jeep364:
To my understanding the active display sensors use the accelerometer to judge when to turn on - I'm not talking about when it is 'breathing' after you have received and email/text/etc.

Its an awesome feature not having to go to the home screen to see this stuff. (Though when you do unlock the phone from active display you get a brief flash of the home screen - I wish it would skip it completely)

However, I'm not convinced it really does 'turn off' in my pocket since when I carry it in my hand and walk a few feet, it is constantly going on and off due to any motion. Same with inside my car. Any bumps, stops, acceleration, etc that causes the phone to jiggle even a little (usually its in a cup holder or something like that) lights up the display. I know the battery drain is supposed to be very small with it.

What are your thoughts on this? On one hand its an awesome feature that I don't want to turn off but wish it wasn't so quick to wake in the vehicle or presumably in your pocket. In any kind of city driving it will be constantly going on and off, on and off.

Also, does the active display count as screen on time? I read somewhere that its only reported under Android OS?
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] mathab:
Try this:

Cover your sensors, wait couple of seconds move it (without uncovering them) and try to activate active display, it should not do anything.

Thats exactly what happens in your pocket :) (I THINK)
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] joshm.1219:
It's very touchy and I wish I could turn off the motion sensing just because the time flashing on and off is annoying. It barely uses battery though. Less than 1% according to my gsam stats on a full discharge
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] Ally Android:
You can disable Moto Actions to stop the motion sensing.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] Opzon:
I'm pretty sure what you're talking about only disables the hand approach motion turning it on. (which is also annoying as of anything moves over your phone the screen turns on).

He is talking about movement of your phone turning display on which I believe is annoying too, perhaps more annoying than a hand motion to turn it on.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] Ally Android:
Your right. The movement sensor appears to be a part of Moto Display. When I disabled that, the screen no longer turned on with the phone movement.