yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shahkam:
Beats any time of the day the n6 camera you are totally wrong on that /

Battery life is "ok" nothing crazy nothing bad camera is very good speakers are crisp and clear screen is very bright even outdoors

I'd take the g3
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diegodbm:
OK. I'm wrong. Perhaps I just get the bad one.

Sent from my LG G3
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kottke:
Thanks everyone for your replies on this.

I don't mean to hijack this thread from OP, but would like opinions if it's ok.

I'm torn between going ahead and buying the G3 at it's current AT&T price of $480 (using Next), or waiting on some of the new models that are coming out. Specifically, the Galaxy S6, the HTC M9, the Flex 2, and finally the Asus Zenfone 2. All of those, with the exception of the Zenfone 2, will be at least $650 I presume, therefore the G3 is quite a bit cheaper. So, I'm not sure if the features of these new devices is worth waiting and paying more, or should I just go ahead and get the G3 now with it's $480 price tag?

Thanks again everyone.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fanghan:
My friend has also asked for my opinion whether he should buy a phone now or wait for the next flagships and my advise is : wait for it. The first few new phones should appear in stores in mid March - April, as Snapdragon 810 appears it might be worthwhile to wait for it as it supports 64bit vs the current 32bit.

Anyway, my opinions for OP's question is to go for the Nexus 6. I currently have a LG G3 and i find that its battery sucks (i came from a HTC Butterfly S and LG G2, im quite a heavy user (games, reddit, whatsapp and calls) and my screen on time at most is only maybe 3 to 3 and a half hours at best, while my Butterfly S was able to reach around 5-6hours vs my LG G2 4-5hours. I find that the 2K screen is not worth the battery life at all, its barely comparable with just a Full HD screen, and the processor cant handle it properly.

Camera is fantastic. HTC Butterfly S's camera utilises Ultrapixels (the same as the HTC One M7 and M8) and the G3 beats it completely. It takes miliseconds to snap a photo.

The LG G3 LAGS. Its not the kind of lag you get when you use a low end phone, its more like...microlags. For example - my LG G2 and LG G3 was at one point both running Resurrection Lollipop Rom, and while the LG G2 was really fast and fluid, the G3 feels different, everything seems slower and abit jaggedy, though its not visible ; more like as a gut feeling. Its more like the processor is struggling to handle the screen resolution itself, and somewhat succeeds though not entirely.

If i were you i would go for the Nexus 6, though the price and expandable storage takes some consideration.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
1. Batterylife on the G3 is better then with the Nexus 6

2. Tried the new 20H firmware? No lag for me on that rom and i have many apps running in the background.

Just my 2 cents but i think besides your allready mentioned considerations the G3 is the better device because of the many usefull extra features it offers next to barebone android N6.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fanghan:
1. I somehow doubt it with my usage, Nexus 6 is AMOLED too which saves even more battery than G3's IPS screen.

2. Hmm ill try it now, though currently trying CloudyG3. Its not the number of apps it can run, the lag happens during more of its animations even when theres no apps in the background.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xymay:
I'd choose G3, the nexus 6 is way big for me. The most important is I like the G3 outlook, it's gorgeous :D
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eruben:
And what about choosing between Sona Z3 vs HTC M8? Or other alike candidate (Samsung is not an option)?
[Sony Xperia M] santhire:
My phone android os is using huge amount of Internet. how can I control it???

I have attached the pic you can see
[Sony Xperia M] jkkk88:
Install and configure firewall?
[Android Apps and Games] Ulisesma:
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features:

- Search , Download , music mp3 free.

- Audio player .

- Download in the background .

- You can share songs with friends.

- Save the micro SD card.

Note:

-Requires An internet connection ( 3G , 4G LTE or WiFi) .

-Requires Enough storage memory .

Googleplay link: Down.

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[Android Apps and Games] MyNameIsKappa:
Hi, I love your app1 Thanks for developing it!!!

But I jut changed ROM and I can't find it on PlayStore anymore, could you please post a link to download the apk? Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Ulisesma:
Unfortunately my app has been removed from GooglePlay by subject DMCA . Send link for private.
[Android Apps and Games] bendelvaux:
Try uploading to Aptoide.com :o
[Android Apps and Games] Ulisesma:
Okey.
[Android Apps and Games] AkcezzInc:
Pm to me ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Mervingio:
and me ;)
[Android Apps and Games] zorantoma:
Me to please.
[Android Apps and Games] j21098:
May I have a link too?
[Android Apps and Games] thenetvines:
can I have a link?
[Android Apps and Games] luqman@dr:
I want it please
[Android Apps and Games] lhyjonathan:
May I have the link please :(
[Android Apps and Games] Ulisesma:
Link update.
[Android Apps and Games] AkcezzInc:
The link it's now in Aptoide. Thanks Developer :)
[Android Apps and Games] sanjayurloe:
please provide link
[Android Apps and Games] susdiehl:
Is an english translation in progress?
[Android Apps and Games] mariosraptor:
Upload it here

And any chance to English translation?

Also add quality showing
[Android Apps and Games] Akoolive:
Great app
[Android Apps and Games] xavierxxx2p:
Why so many privileges/
[Android Apps and Games] Akoolive:
I only see one privilege. Audio focus.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yekollu:
Hello friends,

It`s the time of the year to get a new phone.

My options are LG G3 and Nexus 6.

I have been using Moto X until now but the battery in Moto X 2nd Gen seems to be crap and guess i will miss active display and droid is not available in my region

Thanks in advance

Regards

Sanjay
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] regime2008:
Nexus 6! Best phone I've owned and I came from "the almighty" note 4
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shook187:
For $300 less then the Nexus 6 and Note 4, you can't go wrong with the LG G3.

If you're into rooting your phone and flashing ROMs the LG G3 currently has a thriving development community.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevessvt:
I had a G3 previous to the N6. While the G3 is a great phone, it depends on what you plan on doing with the phone. The N6 is noticeably faster than the G3 for me. The snapdragon 801 just isnt fast enough to properly keep up with the qHD screen. So it lags and stutters some what. Battery life is also better, for me, on the N6. Outdoor visibility was worse for me on the G3, the tests say the G3 is brighter, but the contrast ratio is MUCH worse on the G3, so it just isnt as good outdoors in bright sunlight. Not that the N6 is great outdoors either, but it is better than the G3. The stereo speakers are amazing on the N6. The G3 is plenty loud, but music in stereo pointed at your ears is awesome.

Again, the G3 was/is a great phone, I just like the N6 more.

And lastly, if it matters to you, you are always on the cutting edge of updates with the N6.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yekollu:
What about the battery life? I live and travel alot in the Blackforest, the signal strength is not always great.I am not much of a gamer but i use whatsapp a lot, 2-3 hours of phone and ocassional browsing & Photography.

Plus the Active Display on my Moto X has made me realy lazy :). do these phones offer an alternative?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
I'm honestly amazed how people ask these questions and expect to get an objective answer. We mostly like the phone, thats why we have it. Asking us whether you should get one is pointless. If you ask the same questionin the G3 forum, you'll most likely get the opposite answers. How does that even help you? Getting the phone based on which thread gets the most responses?

Seriously, we don't know what pros and cons you put into a list when buying a phone. Make yourself a list and make your own decision after watching lots of video reviews of both.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yekollu:
Well i wasnt expecting an Objective answer, i would have included a Poll. I only want personal opinions based on which i would decide which phone to buy :)
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Our personal opinion is 99% going to be buy the nexus 6. That's why we bought the nexus 6. It's not useful to you. What did the G3 owners say?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mwebb34:
I currently have the Lg g3 got it in November of 2014, its a awesome phone at 5.5 inch its not to big or to small its perfect, IMHO in comparison, with the nexus 6 there's really not that much to compare. I just purchased a nexuse off swappa, I like a big display and @ 5.9inch that's the perfect size for me, the specs are very similar to one another. If I had to choose again all over I would probably go with the N6. But I'm lucky I have both. Also a plus with both devices is they can be rooted. The G3 bootloader can't be unlocked as of yet but there's a workaround called 'bumped'..you can't go wrong with either one they're both awesome devices. Good luck.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zephiK:
This. It's like going into a university admissions office and asking them "help me choose a school." They're obviously going to tell you their school because they're biased towards it.

In this case, we're biased towards the Nexus 6. No one here would tell you to go for another device because we all personally believe the nexus 6 is the best phone due to our own personal experiences.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funcrusher:
Lmao @ this ridiculous post
[Xperia Z3 General] G-FACE:
How to root Xperia Z3 with Locked Bootloader

​

Move all your important data from Internal storage to a computer and remove SDcard (make this in case you loose something)

You need to have firmware version 23.0.A.2.93 (for D6603/D6653) or 23.0.F.1.74 (for D6633) installed on your phone. If not, please download ftf file and flash it with Flashtool (newer firmware versions will fail root:

D6603_23.0.A.2.93 | Mirror

D6653_23.0.A.2.93

D6633_23.0.F.1.74
​

Start the phone, don't make any initial setup. Skip it and go directly to Settings > About Phone. Tap 7 times on Buld number and a Developer options will be activated.

Go to Settings > Developer options and tick

USB debugging

an

Allow mock locations

.

Go to Settings > Security and tick

Unknown sources

, untick

Verify apps

.

Enter your phone in Flight mode

Download giefroot rooting tool v3.1 and extract the files on your PC (Windows only). [original thread: http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/giefroot-rooting-tool-cve-2014-4322-t3011598]

Connect your phone to the computer.

Start install.bat

If until that moment you have never connected you phone to this PC via adb you will get a popup message on you phone to authorize this computer. Do it.

​

The procedure will start. After a while your phone should restart by itself.

After the phone boots up wait until a popup from SuperSu appears asking for adb shell root rights. Do it.

​

When you give the permission you have to see on the computer the sign "Device rooted".

If it says Device not rooted repeat all the steps running install.bat again.

​

Big thanks to:

[MENTION=3975929]zxz0O0[/MENTION]

[MENTION=3989065]serajr[/MENTION]

and to all involved

How to install Recovery on Xperia Z3 with Locked Bootloader

​

Download ES File explorer or you favourite Explorer with root rights and mount /system rw.

​

Download Z3 Dualrecovery on your computer. (If the link is broken go to http://nut.xperia-files.com/ > XZDualRecovery and look for Z3 installer)

Extract the zip on your PC and start install.bat

Choose option 1 and follow the on screen instructions.

The phone will test reboot to Team Win Recovery.

Restart your phone and you are good to go.

You now will have a new application

NDR Utils

, which can easily boot you phone to the chosen recovery.

Big thanks to:

[MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION]

and to all involved

How to update to Lollipop (23.1.A.0.690) or to KK (23.0.1.A.5.77) or newer firmware version without loosing root

​

Follow this guide here

or

this guide here

Big thanks to:

[MENTION=5454444]meetdaleet[/MENTION]

[MENTION=2731409]G-FACE[/MENTION]

Nice video tutorial made by [MENTION=4716941]ogunja[/MENTION]

[YOUTUBE]tLtwiP-bvs4[/YOUTUBE]

And another video tutorial made by [MENTION=1835270]Koogly[/MENTION]

Part 1

[YOUTUBE]gy5z076zVVY[/YOUTUBE]

Part 2

[YOUTUBE]UwYNPg2ZD_A[/YOUTUBE]

Part 3

[YOUTUBE]9eUBSAglAGI[/YOUTUBE]

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[Xperia Z3 General] junaidali15:
is it necessary to install recovery?? what if i dont install recovery and update to new version?
[Xperia Z3 General] gregbradley:
You will lose root
[Xperia Z3 General] gripfly:
Nice, thx for the tutorial but you should uploud the pictures to another site because I guess we need an account to see them yet. For example http://tinypic.com/
[Xperia Z3 General] G-FACE:
Really, will reupload them lil bit later. Thanks.
[Xperia Z3 General] raviboy100:
Report it works, thanks for the guide, im on newest firmware with root access :D
[Xperia Z3 General] greatgrandking:
does it effect the camera performance????
[Xperia Z3 General] gripfly:
No.
[Xperia Z3 General] joakim_5937x:
If I at some point would like to return to stock completely (not rooted no dualrecovery etc.) after rooting using this method could I just flash the Stock Firmware with flashtool?
[Xperia Z3 General] G-FACE:
Yes, that's right!
[Xperia Z3 General] devilstutor:
Oops

Buddy i already have an upgraded firmware v23.0.1.A.5.77

Could you tell me how can i downgrade it so that i can root without losing warranty.

Thanks in advance:)
[Xperia Z3 General] gregbradley:
Use flashtool (From flashtool.net) to flash the downgraded FTF file found in the FTF mega collection thread

EDIT [MENTION=2731409]G-FACE[/MENTION], thanks for the reminder, the file you need is also, conveniently, found in the OP of this thread.
[Xperia Z3 General] G-FACE:
Our just download .93 firmware from the first post and flash it with flashtool.
[Xperia Z3 General] munsabin:
This is legit man. Really needed this noobed down version. The main thread was getting full of bs.

@[g-face] a few quick questions that I saw some ppl were having issues w/

(I'm running d6603 global, .77FW)

Read / Write r/w system access is solved from what I understand - correct?

Read / Write r/w to SD card solved as well (read a few quick comments about ppl experiencing issues w/ this).

Some people were experiencing issues w/ Xposed not working (r/w or something), can you please point me to a good guide on how to get Xposed running well w/ no issues foreseeable.

Again, really appreciate this. Cheers.

---------- Post added at 06:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:26 PM ----------

MOD EDIT OP quote removed [MENTION=3843529]gregbradley[/MENTION]

Tried this but the same issue as with another procedure I tried.

"Drivers need to be installed for connected device"

Why? I selected which FTF fw file the flashtool should be using, but it's still giving me this error. So strange that no one has had this issue, even though no guide mentions that one needs to install these drivers... :S
[Xperia Z3 General] gregbradley:
Maybe others actually install the drivers then

Goto C:\Flashtool\Drivers

and run

drivers.exe

Choose fastboot, flashmode and Z3 drivers

Then try again. The guides also do not mention that you have turn the PC on, some sort of self help in overcoming errors does help. If it says drivers need to be installed, install them...

PS, also there is never a need to quote the whole OP, I will edit that out for you

Greg
[Xperia Z3 General] munsabin:
Ohhh...and this happens even after I do go into the Drivers folders where's there's an .exe run program, and I install the XperiaZ3 Drivers.
[Xperia Z3 General] gregbradley:
Choose the flashmode and fastboot drivers as well
[Xperia Z3 General] G-FACE:
If you are running Windows 8/8.1 you need to allow installation of unsigned drivers.

No problems with rw access if you follow the steps. Xposed installs normaly, as always, no problem installing it.

Rw access to SD is solved by installing SDfix from Market. I did it, and it's working as expected.
[Xperia Z3 General] fmorcego:
[MENTION=1679828]gfa[/MENTION]ce only if he read a lot like I do he find the way not easy the part of win8 but have a great vídeo on you tube about.... Try to search for fastboot win8 8.1. After that is easy to install with Gface tut
[Xperia Z3 General] munsabin:
I got it to flash .93 BUT now I keep having these freaking annoying pop ups... android.process.core and android.process.media has stopped. (I flashed btw without removing data)

---------- Post added at 10:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:59 PM ----------

I got it to flash .93 BUT now I keep having these freaking annoying pop ups... android.process.core and android.process.media has stopped. (I flashed btw without removing data)
[Xperia Z3 General] gregbradley:
yes
[Xperia Z3 General] dream2poet:
Hello ,

I'm on build number: 23.0.1.F.0.96

Can I flash the kernel for 23.0.F.1.74 (D6633) only ? and the do the steps for Rooting the device and then go back to "original kernel"

OR should I flash the whole files "ROM" ?

Did any one try this ?
[Xperia Z3 General] inffy:
So what is the best way to root and upgrade to the lollipop firmware?

I know I have to downgrade from the lollipop firmware to the kitkat and root the kitkat firmware but after that?
[Xperia Z3 General] SkilletDesire:
Z3 Dual Recovery link is dead.
[Xperia Z3 General] inffy:
http://nut.xperia-files.com/
[Xperia Z3 General] G-FACE:
After rooting and installing dualrecovery head to this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=59480861

Thank you. Now it should be fixed.
[Xperia Z3 General] Guto ViP:
+1
[Xperia Z3 General] browngeek:
Firstly, many thanks for this guide, very useful.

Just got myself a Z3 dual (D6633) and before I start installing stuff extra, want to sort out root without unlocking the bootloader.

The guide has proved very helpful and was able to install version 23.0.F.1.74 and achieve root without problem.

In Super Su I then checked the root survival mode and then got the OTA update and 23.0.1.F.0.96 has been installed. Super Su still remains installed.

However I can't seem to mount /system rw and I suspect that is because I did the OTA update.

I presume this means I need to start off again and install 23.0.F.1.74 again and then run the giefroot rooting tool again and then make sure I can mount /system rw.

Once this is done, if I get OTA, will I then loose the ability to mount /system rw. If so, does that mean I should find a pre-rooted version of 23.0.1.F.0.96 and install via recovery?

Also, and am not sure if its for this guide, I notice 23.0.1.F.0.96 doesn't seem to support volte, however according to my network provider volte is supported on the z3 (am based in Hong Kong).

Thanks in advance!
[Xperia Z3 General] G-FACE:
Have you installed dualrecovery? It fixes the rw permissions.
[Xperia Z3 General] browngeek:
Thanks, no didn't install dualrecovery, as I thought you needed to be able to /sytem rw first. Will give that a go when I get home.
[Xperia Z3 General] Vij4k:
Please give me refresh link to root. giefroot rooting tool v3
[Xperia Z3 General] gregbradley:
http://bit.ly/1BKpuk9
[Xperia Z3 General] Jay794:
Anybody got Video Unlimited working on this rom?
[Xperia Z3 General] browngeek:
So was able to install Dualrevory and install an updated rom via TWRP, however /system rw still won't work.

Just to update. I reflashed 23.0.F.1.74 and then rooted. I was able to mount /system rw.

I then created a prerooted zip of the HK version of 23.0.1.F.0.96 using XperiFirm and PRFCreator. This installed OK, but now I've lost the ability to mount /system rw.
[Xperia Z3 General] caanda45:
Great thread, got rooted and installed TWRP, thanks a million!!!!
[Xperia Z3 General] E-Chan42:
So I just rooted my 4.4.4 xperia z3 with this method and I installed gravity box, now I know I can retain gravity box by flashing a zip file but will I retain root access if I officially update using Xperia System Update? Does Sony ship LP yet or should I just go with CM?
[Xperia Z3 General] caanda45:
I would go here....http://xdaforums.com/z3/development/stock-firmware-23-0-1-5-77-generic-t3012376 flash that zip and maintain root and also make sure you flash a custom recovery to keep root also and flash the above zip, and recovery can be found in the op.

Also specific to your question, once you update you will lose root.

Here are the steps I would do (you have done some already..)

1. root

2. flash custom recovery....

3. update to .77 using the above link and flash using the custom recovery

4. If you want to ever go back to stock us flashtool to flash the ftf file...http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=920746

5. Find the ftf file here...http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/pc-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142

6. make your own pre -rooted ftf file from here using ...http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904

Of course the order can change...but that is what essentially has to be done, and some of it has already been done such as the zips already made, but if you know how to do it yourself that is always better.

It is actually pretty easy to do, the threads once put all together in a sequence make sense to me...hope this helps and does not confuse you!!

Good luck>>>
[Xperia Z3 General] E-Chan42:
FFF this guide is golden! I wish i had waited for your response before taping update and soft-bricking my phone.

It now just reboots, dislays a "error - no update found" message and reboots, over and over again.

On some websites I've read it's because my battery wasn't charged enogh (40%) on others I've read that doual boot causes problem with OTA updates (I'm not running dual boot).

As soon as I get this annoyance out of my way I'll make sure to follow your steps very carefully thanks!

But any idea where to go from here?
[Xperia Z3 General] gregbradley:
Flash a stock FTF
[Xperia Z3 General] E-Chan42:
Thanks! I figured out what model I had and flashed the stock rom using fastboot! Thanks for the quick and precise response!
[Xperia Z3 General] perufaso:
Root Lollipop

Hi this root metod works on lollipop 5.0.2 stock 23.1.A.0.690???
[Xperia Z3 General] Nabfy:
Nope. It says in the guide it wont work.
[Xperia Z3 General] perufaso:
ahaa... any guide to root lollipop 5.0.2??
[Xperia Z3 General] G-FACE:
No such. Just root the way described here and flash prerooted lollipop to preserve root.
[Xperia Z3 General] z4ppy:
Highly unlikely, since I've not been able to find something yet, but is there a root method for OS X available? I'm not going to go to the effort to bootcamp/vmware my macbook pro just to root.
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
You can flash prerooted zip from KK recovery and therefore no difference if you have Win or Mac. As for rooting KK ".93" software you can use Linux script step by step if you have working adb on OS X.
[Xperia Z3 General] mingkee:
Here is a question: can we use the same trick with D6616 with corresponding ROM?
[Xperia Z3 General] G-FACE:
D6616 is not rootable in any way.