yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z2 General] kunaltyagii:
well if you havent kept a lot of data on your phone and is relatively fresh i'll suggest you downgrade and root right now before it becomes a full days work to backup your data. there are plenty of guides available in general forum showing how to do that. i guess your statement "managed to unlock", means you unlocked the bootloader, i hope you didnt before backing up the TA partition, writing on SD can be achieved after you root and install kitkat sd card patch or installing a ROM like MoonWalker by [MENTION=2902434]Pandemic[/MENTION] (i'm using it and it's really good btw), also there are plenty of other messaging apps now in the playstore along with different keyboards which should provide you with your desired features and emoticons, that's definitely not a reason not to like your phone.

also the camera and button placements are just becoz of your habits and you will get used to them, i personally had no such problems even after moving from a phone which had power button on the top and no camera button at all, so you'll learn to use it too.
[Xperia Z2 General] desh_iit:
I switched couple of week back... but don't have any serious issue

Hi,

Its sad that you are unhappy with Z2.

I recently switched my primary phone to z2 from iPhone 5S - although totally different OS but I like it as much I liked 5S (apart from Camera , I hope I will eventually learn how to take better pic with z2). Although this is not my first android(I published few unsuccessful apps/games on market) I used note1, xperia x10i, moto e etc.

And off course I don't want to root right now - as I am quite happy the apps/modded-android that comes with xperia. Just downloaded couple of apps I need and got help from XDA to transfer data from iPhone to z2.

But I must say I was terribly unhappy with Note 1- I don't know but started to hate that sh**t phone from the day 1.

Just waiting to receive lollypop update from Sony and may be in future I will stick to Sony and iPad(Love to use it :)).
[Xperia Z2 General] Godyn:
Thanks for your kind reply buddy (I ignore the impolite childish replies over here ;) )

How you mean, backup my TA? I didn't, just used the instructions on Sony and other sites via fastboot.

Is that a big problem?

I was also thinking about downgrading, just the big task and problems you might run into is holding me back.

Regarding the smileys, it's no big issue, but these new Android Lollipop Emojis are awefull. I'm not the only with that opinion. Seems that they are implemented in all new Android apps. (or is it system level).

I'm looking forward to upgrade to Lollipop for the features. But I hope I will be rootable.

It least give me my SD back please. The rest I can live with.

I come from Resurrection remix. Also Pac are very nice ROMs.
[Xperia Z2 General] ImS0Raw:
You can't root 4.4.4? Bull****, there are enough rooting methods on these forums for that firmware. And yes, I know. it's a lot of work to root then, but that your only option for now. It is something different than having a Galaxy S2.

You can complain about not being able to write to your SD card to Google. They made changes in 4.4.4 causing that ****. It's bull****.

Kitkat uses ugly emojis? Those are the standard android emojis? If you don't like them, then that's you problem... It's your taste.

It sucks for your apps that don't work anymore, but that's not a problem with the Z2. The developer should update their app.

The camera is not handy placed? You knew where the camera was placed BEFORE buying this phone, so it's bull**** to complain about it after buying the phone instead of looking at this before making the decision of buying this phone. I don't have any problems with the camera placement.

Buttons are not handy placed? Preference I guess? You're used to having no camera button on your S2, also I can't relate to this problem accidentely pressing the camera button. It's totally you, I never have this. Maybe once? Twice? But not more.

If you already don't like this about the Z2, what will you not like about other phones? You will always be complaining no matter what phone you have. There are no perfect phones.
[Xperia Z2 General] eagle25884:
My Advice:

Flash and root your Z2 with Niaboc´s Method: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/development/stock-4-4-4-23-0-1-0-167-bug-free-t2929402 (If you prefer Stock ROM)

Additionally Xposed Installer and Gravity Box and I bet, you´ll be pleased. ;)

Also make you familiar with Root-Methods in the special Section http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2#root
[Xperia Z2 General] Godyn:
Thx man,

Good advice !

Since I'm not rooted I can't install a recovery, right?

1) Install a recovery

I don't see how to flash it from that tut? What software to use to flash it?

I think I will go for a lollipop version in the end, but for now this seems a great Rom indeed !
[Xperia Z2 General] Godyn:
About the Emojis,

I have the sony version (but seems on my Samsung also these)

It's not that it's that important but my wife sends so many <3 <3 <3 and :o :o :o to me hahahahaha ;) ;) ;)

But now it all looks like alian blobs to me :D
[Xperia Z2 General] Godyn:
The section says towelroot but that doesn't work for 4.4.4

Xistenz is a great rom indeed

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/development/rom-existenz-ultimate-1-0-5-light-dark-t2835196

Guess the only option is going through the downgrade process?

What about the unlock TA that I didn't backup? Is it important?

OK, I've found out, it's about waranty.
[Xperia Z2 General] kunaltyagii:
sorry to bring you the bad news buddy but by simply unlocking the bootloader you have voided your warranty and also any chance of getting the official sony lollipop update, the thing is after unlocking your bootloader you lose your DRM keys which are unrecoverable unless backed up before hand. and relocking the bootloader wont bring them back. it causes to lose some functionality like x-reality engine and playstation app wont work anymore, but the good thing is you can use a simpler method to root your device now, you dont have to downgrade. and you can now flash a kernel which is already rooted through fastboot method (i''m sorry i dont exactly know the method, as I rooted using different method), and also you can flash AOSP ROMS like PA and Also CM. also in future some devs will definitely bring some sony lollipop bsed FW so you can use them also. until you have some software related problem which require warranty, you should be fine.
[Xperia Z2 General] Godyn:
Thank you so much for that info !!! :)

Ok then that's good news (until I have bad luck ;) )

I hope I don't lose the Noise Cancelling option, that's my loved feature. I don't care about Playstation.

I will look for a LP version than, Looking at eXistenZ now.

Just figuring out how to flash it now without first rooting.

Thx again ! :)
[Xperia Z2 General] leocooper:
Download Emoji Switcher and you can choose from Samsung emoji, Google emoji and iOS emoji.
[Xperia Z2 General] kamalmawa:
You also loose Sony Bionz image processing which helps to reduce the low light camera noise. There's a method to restore some of those functionality you lost when you unlock the bootloader, find that thread. Next time do a bit of research before you do anything.

Half of the things you mentioned that you hate about Z2 are rather android 4.4 limitations than Z2 problems ?
[Xperia Z2 General] chesterr:
Well simply you can use DRM feature restoration to restore the functions but it won't restore your lost TA.img file but the functionality.

Hope it will not be by passed with LP. Plus Once you come to Sony Devices you should always wait for LB root plus once you achieve that you're always good to go. If I were you I'd have done a small research on web that what kinda consequences that I will have to face if I unlock the BL. Plus I am on Unlocked BL and I am not receiving any single update now. Not even app updates :p
[Xperia Z2 General] Jakir7:
This is a joke right? The way i see it is you're actually unhappy with your own intelligence or would of been able to conquer these petty small things. Search each of your issues in the xda search box and you will find answers to the majority of them, read and educate yourself.
[Xperia Z2 General] Pandemic:
This reply makes me so hard laugh lol !!

well let me say this to you:

The Z2 is way better then any other Samsung device and you cant compare the Z2 with the lowest budget phone what i know like the GS2 (Z2 is a high budget device)

Well here are the answers:

- 4.4.4 is rootable, just search or use even google and tadaa !

you found it

- Flash a custom rom and learn to read the changelog because all the 4.4.4 Stock Custom Roms here have fixed that to wright to sd etc

- about the emoij`s, well i like them, so let we dont talk about Samsung`s childesh toy device with alot of plasic and even more worse Emoij`s

- the sms have alot of options you just need to find them

- the camera is well placed and we all like it !!

Advice and what i have to say is:

i guess you have your Z2 less then 1 day and now start already to complain about it and learn to read and to ssearch and to understand because then you get to know everything !!

Enjoy your stay with your Z2 what you totally dont like, it is a totally other device then Samsung, so there are differents, learn to respect and accept it.

Bye !
[Xperia Z2 General] darwinzp:
Once rooted there's a lot of possibilities, install Xposed Framework, then install Gravity Box, a lot of stuff's there.

Search on Xposed "KitKat SD Full Access", it works like a charm.

Change your emojis here.

I have no troubles with old apps.

Search a bit, nex time. Cheers.
[Xperia Z2 General] Godyn:
Thx guys for all you help, also the less inspiring and impollite ones ;)

If this is the new way of communicating and helping people,...?

Anyway, thanks to the many helpful guys ! There's hope :)

Yes, I know that you have to be rooted and after that the sky is almost the limit, I've installed my S2 a zillion of times. But see, on Z2 4.4.4. you can not easily root.

I will take the path to reinstall the previous version.

We're not all nerd like most of the peepz here ;) And I'm not a noob either. :P
[Xperia Z2 General] o0 Matt 0o:
Just saying but...

You posted saying how crap your phone is and that it can't do the things you want, it can you just needed to search to find the answers you seek.

Your original post was all negatives and not requests for help. Even if you did want help you should have searched.

Rude original posts get rude responses.

Pot, kettle, black?

Then you say your not a nerd like people here?
[Xperia Z2 General] Godyn:
Ow I'm sorry if I hurt your phones feelings :D

Didn't know you were all so sensitive and hurt about a piece of electronics :D
[Xperia Z2 General] o0 Matt 0o:
Wow man. You've got issues.
[Xperia Z2 General] fayez69:
People have already replied to your questions, i just wanted to say that i liked the way u reacted to impolite replies while not losing the calmness, keep this attitude up brother ?

And yeah, z2 indeed is a good phone! ?
[Xperia Z2 General] geegs8:
It was all foreign to me when I got it coming from 5 iPhones, but once you search enough you can make it exactly how you want it. I love my phone.
[Xperia Z2 General] Godyn:
Thx bro ! :)

Appreciate that.

We're all one family hahahahahahah

Truely!

And to the other folks, be careful, I'm reading the autobiography of Satan!

3 : -)

Seriously !

Woeha !

The man with issues :D

PS: No doubt the Z2 is a beast, technically, just the probs with new Android and other issues. Why wouldn't I not give my points of critics on that? After all I'm not married with Sony or Android :D
[Xperia Z2 General] digitallysick:
Im also not happy with the Z2, its a thick phone. Battery life is alright, but modern phones are better. I hate that i cant do anything with the sd card in 4.4.4 as well, also for my in call volume its far too low . Its too difficult to root without downgrade. Sony provides poor support and will be the last to update to lollipop... its Feb we are supposed to have it already
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Poor Support?

What OEM provides AOSP and Themed Updates.

What OEM Provides such support to their comunity aswell as developer interactions.

Jerpelea works for sony aswell as being a part of FXP and running the AOSP Program. Still poor support?

And im quite sure its taking a decent amount of time because sony hasnt

recycled

anything from previous updates with 5.0

If your unhappy with sony spending their time working on an update then go to another OEM

But for now i dont mind waiting for something Completly new from sony
[Xperia Z2 General] RyTekk:
We (Sony's user) are being supported by a best way more than ever others.
[Xperia Z2 General] VergiL09:
I would take extra thickness if it means extra battery size, as long as it is below 11mm, I didn't know that there are people who think that a 8.2mm flagship smartphone is "thick"
[Xperia Z2 General] Kocane:
lol man, what a thread.. not only are the issues extremely minor and quite irrelevant to the Z2 itself, but also extremely easy to overcome.

silly thread, i'm unhappy that I spent time reading it.
[Xperia Z2 General] AngryGoblin:
I jumped to Z2 from galaxy S2 myself.

I absolutely loved the galaxy s2, and used it for almost 3 years. The moment I started using the Z2, I loved it. It is a great and huge upgrade over the z2 in every aspect. Got an iphone 5 as well which I am now also selling.

Honestly, give it a try and some time. You will love it. Maybe I didn't get some disappointment like you because I am on 4.4.2, but still, even full stock, the phone rocks. :)
[Xperia Z2 General] ghostofcain:
Out of interest, which modern phones of a similar screen size have better battery life (i.e disregarding phablets like the notes/iphone6+ etc) ?

As stated earlier this is a google issue and will effect any 4.4.4 devices

If rooting was a priority you should have bought a nexus device, don't forget to root you need to find a security flaw (i.e Bug), so in essence you are complaining that 4.4.4 from Sony is too secure.

In Q1 Sony promised, that takes us to the end of March, more recently they promised the end of Feb. I am not blessed with your foresight and am still expecting it in Q1. BTW have you seen the debacles with HTC and Samsung first releasing ROMs then pulling them the same day due to stability issues / Bugs, Darn I wish I was back on that train ride. I personally am in no rush to lose access to Xposed etc but to each his own.
[Xperia Z2 General] Godyn:
After installing the eXistenZ Stock lollipop I can say I'm happy again :)

Unlocked, rooted and Sd fix, we've got back the control :D
[Xperia Z2 General] waynekirby:
Niaboc's Stock Lollipop don't you mean? eXistenZ Lollipop isn't released yet! [emoji14] This firmware has made me fall in love again with my phone again (yeah, I'm that sad *sigh*). Glad you're enjoying it too. :D
[Xperia Z2 General] Godyn:
Yes Niaboc, he's the creator of Exitenz right?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sohail667:
how fix content hidden on lockscreen??
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK0079:
Go into settings and set it to show all ?

Sent from my N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShadowLea:
Lollipop or KitKat?

Lollipop: Settings > Sounds & Notifications > On Lockscreen > Show all.

KitKat: Messages > Settings > More > check Preview Message
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redkab19:
my screen comes up as content hidden but it asks for a password and i didn't think i set one up
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dosada:
I hope there is someone who can help me. I have purchased a used D802 on eBay. it was supposed to be in working condition but this is obviously not the case. When i turn it on the display just shows the following : Secure booting error Error: Boot Certification Verify!. If i plug it in to the PC it shows me a dozen of drives.

As if that wasn't bad enough i have no idea what was done to the phone so no idea where to start, don't even have proper drivers on the PC so PLEASE if someone could help me a bit i would really appreciate it.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] billzico:
Hello, a need a help with my Xperia Z,

My phone had problems with water, I sent for assistance, they cleaned, and returned me, but the phone does not on again, its a very weak red light when I put the charger, and vibrates 3 times, even if I leave 24 hours charging, already tried the soft reset, the hard reset and everything, but yesterday he turned on for a time and i acess the phone normaly, touch sound everithing is fine, but switched off again, I decided to take the battery out, and the screen flashes with the logo xperia, and the LED turns blue, but if I insert battery , LEDs the weak back, and vibrations, but the power does not turn over, which can be? gone forever?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djulen:
same issue to me

its a very weak red light when I put the charger, and vibrates 3 times, even if I leave 24 hours charging, already tried the soft reset, the hard reset and nothing happen.

But I Just buy the phone in Internet. It is new one. No warranty.

Please, help to me to.

Thanks.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djulen:
Fixed.

After reading a lot, and watching also a lot of videos, I fixed my phone,

I open the back cover, and just connect the battery cable.

IT WAS DISCONECTED.

That's all, and now my phone works perfectly.

Hope this helps someone else.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ralfregala08:
z1

how about an xperia Z1 :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] yash.mann97:
Hello Guys !!

I Found a way out to use private mode with Xposed installed .

Warning : these steps Will Delete everything you have in your Private mode So ( Move Your Files From Private Mode Before you follow these steps )

Steps-

1. Install Xposed Installer and xposed framework and reboot your device.

2. Now go into xposed installer app and uninstall xposed framework . Reboot your device.

3. Go into Application manager in settings . Find Private Mode Service , clear cache and data . Now force stop the app.

4. Dowload and install root explorer. Open root explorer , go to this location /data/system/users . Now, delete a file named privatemode_edk_1000

5. Now go to xposed installer app and install wanam xposed and XSecure Storage modules. Activate them but dont reboot your device.

6. Go to wanam xposed app , Go to security hacks and check disable secure storage . Reboot your device.

7. Now go to Xposed installer app and install/update xposed framework . Reboot your device.

You are Done !!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] shortydoggg:
Mine has always worked since a November or December update to wanam.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Vivacity:
Hi there i went through all these steps. except that the file named privatemode_edk_1000 in /data/system/users. and private mode still don't work. can anyone help please? could it be that the privatemode_edk_1000 is in a different location on s7 edge?

Edit: i just figured out that private mode stops working after flashing twrp and systemless supersu. Might xposed bypass this problem?
[Galaxy S3 Neo Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Misop13:
Hello, i was wondering how can i install lollipop on my s3 neo i9301i. So if you know, could u tell me the steps and files to download? ;)
[Galaxy S3 Neo Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ransomium:
Just install CyanogenMod 12 by Rox in Original Android Development section. Or you could try BlissPop which is more customisable than CyanogenMod12 in Android Development section.

---------- Post added at 04:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:02 PM ----------

Follow the steps mentioned in the respective threads.
[YU Yureka Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jalsamir:
Hi There,

I wonder if anyone can help to recover Yureka?

I was trying to update rom using fastboot rom on the phone and it has broken the phone.

I am now getting Qualcomm HS-USB QDLOADER 9008.

Can anyone please me to recover my phone?

Thanks in advance.

Samir
[YU Yureka Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thearjunraju:
flash stock rom using ADB
[YU Yureka Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jalsamir:
I guess ADB access only possible when you have working phone.

so I think not possible using ADB.

I can't go to bootloader either.

so not possible using fastboot either
[YU Yureka Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xx88:
if you can boot into the bootloader mode, do so.

to boot into the bootloader mode:

>switch off the phone

>press and hold the volume up button

>while pressing the volume up button, plug in the usb cable. (needless to say, the other end should be attached to your computer, and the required drivers should be installed)

prerequisites:

download the stock zip from here htt p:// builds.cyngn. c om/factory/tomato/cm-11.0-XNPH52O-tomato-signed-fastboot. zip

download the fastboot tools

make a *.bat file of the following code:

<code>
[MENTION=279333]ECHO[/MENTION] off

echo Flashing kernel

fastboot -i 0x1ebf flash boot boot.img

echo Flashing system

fastboot -i 0x1ebf flash system system.img

echo Wiping Data

fastboot -i 0x1ebf flash userdata userdata.img

echo Flashing recovery

fastboot -i 0x1ebf flash recovery recovery.img

echo Flashing model

fastboot -i 0x1ebf flash modem NON-HLOS.bin

fastboot -i 0x1ebf flash rpm rpm.mbn

echo Flashing bootloader

fastboot -i 0x1ebf flash sbl1 sbl1.mbn

fastboot -i 0x1ebf flash tz tz.mbn

fastboot -i 0x1ebf flash aboot emmc_appsboot.mbn

echo Flashing complete. Disconnect device and reboot

</code>

extract both the zips in the same folder and run the bat file while your phone is plugged in in the bootloader mode.

cheers!
[YU Yureka Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akki25rocks:
My Yu Yureka is Hard Bricked

My Yu Yureka is Hard Bricked .....can anyone help me to unbrick it

my phone is not start in Fastboot Mode and Normal Mode

In QPST it always shows download mode

please help me out

I want 8916_msm.mbn,MPRG8916.hex files
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] sasaki933:
Hello everyone.:D

This ROM is a thread made to open Xbow ROM for X01HT from which the Japanese is customized to an easy-to-use way to the public.

Foreign countries are not cared about. You may write if there is a point by all means

about customizing.:)

Please give my best regards to various one write in English as much as possible to see though it is safe even if the Japanese is written in Japanese.

(there ..there is part not transmitted easily in English either to write details to my ROM..) ..my best regards in Japanese..

Click here This link

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RWUX21DH

Conventional Japanese edition WM6 and a different place

* It is silent mode by a communication manager button push and hold

* A clear type font is effective(Even a landscape mode is effective)

* I am finished with MMS transmission of a message application "MMS Lite" installation

* All the themes become a green theme of HTC.

Normal Windows Theme Version Click Here.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4LUJQS5W

Foreign SIMs User Click Here.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TKA80MG4

*It is the version that sender restrictions peculiar to SoftBank are removed.

A revision history

2007/4/17

A first edition exhibition

4/18

I show the thing which revised the following points

* Because I cannot play a file of "*.wmv" in TCPMP, I added codec.

* I regulated a font size of Outlook slightly.

:(The thing which I do not support:(

* VideoCall

* ICS

....etc

To take contacting in Japanese, I hope in mail as much as possible.

email: sasaki955@gmail.com
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] c3000_user:
こんにちは。

Japanese Only ですが、やってまいりました。:-)

正直、ここへ越されると聞いて、英語だったら「作者様、遠くへ行ってしまった・・・」になるところでした。

案外こっちのほうが、四の五の言われなくてよいかもしれませんね。

それでは、これからもよろしくお願いします。ｂｙ人柱
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] boolee:
I am very sorry that you leave 2channel.

That I can cooperate is limited, but want to support you.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] doomosun:
Hello

Hello, English are weak, but want to wish I use translation software as human sacrifice.

...

こんにちは、英語不得意ですが翻訳ソフトなど使い人柱として望みたいです。

宜しくです・・・・:D
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ratnapura:
Hello, I'm 588 in that thread in 2ch.

please enjoy happy cooking life!:)