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[HTC One V] hrushi2711:
But,the phone charges with the original connector,I think it's battery problem,Is there any alternate way to keep it charged? I'm gonna check it but I am unable to open one phillip screw as it's threads are damaged.How am I going to open the damaged screw?Please anyone help...
[HTC One V] hrushi2711:
I opened the screw and phone now the battery looks fine ,Is there any way to check the battery like with voltmeter?
[HTC One V] hitman-xda:
If you already opened your phone, use hair dryer and lightly dry up your phone. Do the process for 3-4 times for about 2 minutes each.

You can check your battery with a multimeter, just follow below steps:

1.Switch off your cell phone and carefully remove the battery.

2.Now search on the label of the battery for its given voltage. Most batteries of cell phones are 3.7V

3.Place the battery such that its terminals face you.

4.Now keep the multimeter (either analog or digital) on DC Volt setting.It may be indicated with either DCV or just V and a straight line with 3 dots below it. In DCV (DC Voltage) also, there will be many settings like 2mV, 2V, 20V, 200V, 1000V. Keep the setting on the number above the actual voltage of the battery. It will be either 10V or 20V in most multimeters. An indication of ACV or just V followed by a curved line means AC voltage. Do not use this setting as batteries run on DC voltage.

5.Now touch the tip of the red probe of the multimeter on the terminal of the battery named ‘+’(positive) and touch the tip of the black probe on the terminal named ‘-‘(negative).

6.Keep both the probes touched until you see a stable reading on the screen of the meter. If the reading on the screen is more than 3.70 for a battery of 3.7V, then the battery is fully charged. And if it is less, then you will have to charge it with a charger. It should show a reading above the charge of the battery. If the battery is drained and showing 0 voltage or say less than 3.7, you will have to charge. If after charging for a long time, still it is showing the same charge, then the battery is faulty. You will need to buy a new one as batteries are not repairable. If the reading of the battery is below 3.7V even after charging it, your mobile phone will not switch on.

If you find this helpful, there's a thumbs up button (thanks button) just click it :)
[HTC One V] hrushi2711:
Thanks for the details buddy,actually when the phone is switched OFF and plugged to charger it charges and the LED indicator glows to green means fully charged and as soon as the phone is switched ON with the charger connected to it it charges again & again .Meanwhile the phone switches ON only when charger plugged on to the socket,It doesn't wake up on Normal battery condition.I am really frustrated with Non-removable battery type of this mobile.
[HTC One V] hrushi2711:
Well,Thanks everyone for replying.The problem is solved after changing the battery.Big relief cause service center told me it will cost too much in changing the battery or changing the motherboard and I repaired it with very low cost watching youtube videos and a big help with XDA forum.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] fiatuno:
Hi to all !

In my note 4 910F "HUI" H3G ITA Lollipop BOC3 is possible activate in search network menu mode LTE only ? I have LTE/WCDMA/GSM - WCDMA/GSM - only WCDMA - only GSM not only LTE .In kitkat with exposed are possible install module in lollipo no.

Any solution ?

my device is rooted!
[Galaxy Note 4 General] _humi_:
you can set it "LTE only" from the service menu (there was a thread here on the Note 4 forum about that menu),

but you wouldn´t be able to call, because calls are handled over "3G" :) thats why it isn´t selctable from the normal settings :)
[Galaxy Note 4 General] fiatuno:
Before having the option in the menu was necessary for easy selection. In the service menu it is very inconvenient select every time.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] willcor:
hi ,

if you are rooted and on Lollipop ,then its no problem .?

i have a N910F ,rooted and using a app Toggle Network ( XDA link )

http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/widget-toggle-network-type-5-0-xda-t2945406

it is a only a matter of clicking on widget .

very fast switching, networks and works 100%

good luck

(see sceen shot )
[Galaxy Note 4 General] fiatuno:
Very tanks! It work perfect end is FREE.

For the moment is good solution and wait for original mod menu.

thanks again
[Galaxy Note 4 General] MJX5:
I know I have had this issue on other Android phones but here is the issue:

Im on Windows 8.1, using a Verizon Note 4 on Lollipop. When I first plug it in, I get the explorer window pops up and shows: CD: Verizon Mobile Files Currently on Disc (Samsung Mobile USB Driver, VZW Software)...then about 15-30 seconds later or so the Samsung SM N910V Explorer window pops up and I can see Phone 9.72 GB free of 23.3 GB and now I can access the phone and the DCIM folder with my pics on it.

This happens too when I try to use Picasa to download the pics from my phone to laptop. Big delay before the laptop recognizes the phone or at least the phone's internal memory storage where the pics are at. Im not rooted.

Any thoughts?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] heyitsrj:
Greetings! I've been a lurker on these forums for a while now. So here's my first post.

Toast makes gorgeous wooden covers that cover all of the phone (other companies just cover the back). They recently made one for the Z3: toastmade.com/products/xperia-z3.html

I Just love the look, how it provides more protection than simple skins, and adds little bulk. So, I sent an email and received this:

"Thank you for your interest in Toasting the Z3 Compact. If there’s demand, we will Toast it. I’ve got you down on the request list, so you’ll be notified of any updates. FYI, we are Toasting the Z3v next week, so hopefully the Compact will follow suit."

I would have expected a Z3c before a Z3V. Anyways, Shoot them an email on their website and be vocal that there is a demand for this. I currently use a Ringke Fusion and a DevilCase, but overtime I started to get annoyed with the added bulk. Let them know! Thanks :)

toastmade.com/contact/

Customer Service: cs (at) toastmade.com
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] wingsfortheirsmiles:
Woah these look awesome. Email sent :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] heyitsrj:
Yeah, there is no wood cover out there like this on the market. You can even upload a picture and they will carve in the design on the back....but of course it's for extra money.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] KoscheiTheDeathless:
You can get wood back covers from Balolo.De, but they're not as nice as these, nor do they come in black. I sent an email to cs, too. I really want one of these now ^.^
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] heyitsrj:
Yeah, I've seen those. The big difference with toast are the wooden bumpers. That's what sets it apart from the other ones. It would be a missed opportunity for them if they don't make one for the Z3 compact. Anyways, thanks for sending an email and I hope others do as well!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] KoscheiTheDeathless:
I already have an aluminum bumper from Devilcase, so it's less of a difference to me, but I see your point.

I got a response btw:

Seems like a matter of time then? I didn't offer to send my phone in, in case you were wondering :p
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] heyitsrj:
I got a similar email from them as well! :) They said that request list for the Z3c has blown up this past week...just need a model for designing I'm also using a DevilCase, but I'm not feeling the added thickness around the bezel anymore.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] J3B:
Teaser:
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] heyitsrj:
Oh my, that teaser looks awesome :good: . Any more juicy teasers? Do you work for Toast?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] J3B:
I'll try to get some more pictures after work tomorrow. :p

No, I don't work for them. I was reading through here and saw they needed a test phone so I offered to send mine in. I had no clue what to expect but I was very happy with how it turned out, and their customer service rep was great to talk to. I hope they don't mind me teasing on here before it is released!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] `Ghost`:
god theyre so sexy!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] J3B:
Alright, here are a few more. I am not the best photographer, nor am I the best at keeping my hardware in tip top shape. The scratches on the screen have been there for a while. :(

I absolutely love that the red border shows through. I think this is a feature that Toast has made unique to the Z3 Compact, and I can honestly say that it makes all the difference in the world to me. I bought a red phone because I wanted a unique and colorful phone, this keeps it unique and colorful...but with wood on it. The toast cut out it something I specifically asked for and I am very pleased with the result.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] heyitsrj:
That is damn sexy, and thank you so much for volunteering your Z3C! I can't wait for the official release! Do you mind if I make a thread about you and the Toast on the sonyxperia sub reddit? Also, was that applied on a naked Z3C or was it applied on top of a screen protector?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] J3B:
Go right ahead, and if you could provide a link for me that would be great. The phone was completely naked, no screen protector.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] heyitsrj:
http://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/3blijq/z3_compact_toast_wood_cover_update_ii_w_pictures/

And thanks again for making it possible. This will make a lot of Z3C owners happy since our options are really limited in terms of cases and skins. The Toast Z3C is looking to be a best of both worlds.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] J3B:
You got on that very quick! I'm glad to help. :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Stu C:
Does this provide protection from drops, etc, like a bumper, or is this just a beefed up skin?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] heyitsrj:
It's like a middle ground between a case and a vinyl. Its either real wood veneer or bamboo. The parts are stuck on with some adhesive that leaves no residue.

"We laser cut our covers from real wood veneers and top-grain leather paired with a high quality 3M adhesive that adheres directly to your device. This allows you to add protection, grip and gorgeousness to your gadget while retaining its sleek profile (the average thickness of our covers is .9 mm: that’s 1/32nd of an inch!)."

More info at: http://www.toastmade.com/faqs/
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] `Ghost`:
I dont want it then... Needs to be a CASE not a glorified wood sticker. I am disappoint
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] J3B:
To each his own.

My last phone broke in a TPU case with, what I thought was, good protection. I watched another guy's phone break in an otterbox, and iPhones bend in a number of cases. I came to the conclusion that the best protection for my devices was a sacrificial glass screen protector, back skin, and either a bumper or bumper skin. My reason for this combo is that the back and sides only really need scratch protection and the front can be cracked even with a case that provides a lip. The Z3C definitely benefits from anything that provides better traction on the back, too. :p

I know you didn't ask for the explanation, but I thought it would be worth mentioning for anyone who might be curious.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] heyitsrj:
It's for those that want protection from actual real wood without adding bulk. This toast covers everything on the phone except the screen so what significance would it be if it were classified as a case? There's wooden cases available from other companies but those are really bulky. Of course the bulkier case will have more protection. It's a matter of balance between aesthetics and bulk.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] `Ghost`:
to each their own i guess. But I dont like the thought of sticking stuff to my phone. Also how would the front protector work with a screen protector?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] heyitsrj:
Your options would be to apply it on top of the screen protector, apply it without a screen protector, or you could just order it without the front protector.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] heyitsrj:
Z3 Compact Toast is now out! Thank you to all that sent emails to Toast and thank you to J3B for letting his Z3C be the test dummy!

http://www.toastmade.com/products/xperia-z3-series.html
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] KoscheiTheDeathless:
Does anyone that has this have a Devilcase, and does it fit with it if so?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] heyitsrj:
No one will be able to give you an answer since it just came out (except for J3b since his phone was the test subject). The Toast comes with the wooden cover around the bumper of the phone....with that I'm assuming the Devil Case will not fit since it is a snug fit. Maybe it will fit without the Toast bumper part, but at that point it defeats the main incentive to even purchase this.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] J3B:
I don't have a Devilcase so I can't quite say. The Toast comes to the inner edge where the side plastic meets the glass, if the Devilcase doesn't exceed that then it should fit.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] serialkillazzs:
Would the compact glass not break easier with wood insulating heat from device. Maybe dissipate heat better mind you?. Someone keep an eye on temperatures, interested too see what buyers get.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Dsteppa:
Hmmm maybe. But you can't really check it, that's the thing. I've got a wooden shell on the back, my phone fell a few times, but I can't check if my rear glass is still intact.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] J3B:
That's true about the conductivity. Glass is roughly 10 times more efficient as a thermal conductor than wood. In my case it works both ways, when I leave my phone out in the sun, whether in my pocket or not, it is noticeable less hot than before.

You bring up a good concern, though. I'll do a 4K video test to see how long it will go before it overheats. If someone could post a time for an un-shielded model that would be great. :)

---------- Post added at 02:23 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:52 AM ----------

Follow up...

Ambient Temperature: 82F

Wind Factor: 0 - indoors and no direct wind

Results: 14:38 of 4K video, no overheat. I ran out of memory, but I think that is sufficient time for a 4K video test.

Final Temperature: front - 102F; back - 110F

I hope this helps.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] DeV91:
Toasted

My phone's now officially toasted :)

Im happy with the cover - it looks and feels very nice

my phone was quite a bit scratched on the plastic edges, so this covers it nicely up.

I attached 2 pics (sorry for the not cleaned screen :silly:)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] `Ghost`:
I find your lack of picture quality disturbing. Looks good though!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] `Ghost`:
Okay so I know I was one of the naysayers originally once I found out it was a bumper/skin hybrid kind of case thing but thats all changed. A week ago I bought my first tempered glass screen protector. I absolutely love it and wont go back to regular ones. The only problem was that my cruzerlite TPU case pushed up the corners of the glass screen protector and just would not stay down. This prompted my search for a new case to accommodate the new awesome glass screen protector. So I came back to these TOAST cases. They originally awe struck me as they were amazingly beautiful. I took the plunge and bought one. AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! The wood looks awesome, feels awesome, and gives a much much better grip! It looks and feels like it will provide just as much protection as the TPU case will. You can tell some major TLC went in to these. If youre on the fence of getting one.. DO IT!

One of my favorite things is you can really tell that the people at TOAST are down to earth and friendly. When you purchase one of these it will ask you to type any additional comments or what not before you finalize the purchase. So I typed This for fun "A post it note with a smiling piece of toast drawn on it."

Not only did they highlight that section, but they drew a heart as well!!

and then once I got to the package I was blown away and in tears laughing. Not one but two drawings! hahaha.

Over all it was a great experience and I dont regret the purchase at all.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] heyitsrj:
-_-. We tried explaining it to you. Anyways, looks really good! I'm loving mine, but I messed up on the application of the front face part. I was way off on applying it, so I tried to remove it. I didn't remove it slowly enough....and I should have at least heated it first with a hair dryer. REALLY STUPID on my part.

Customer service is great though. They have this one time butterfingers policy, and will be sending me a replacement for the front face part. 0 hassle.

They also wrote me a small letter in response to my comment of thanking them for listening to the demand by the Z3C community.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] `Ghost`:
Thats awesome. And yeah you did try explaining. But look how it turned out! So sexy!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] heyitsrj:
Which wood is that? I almost went for bamboo. I got the black veneer instead, so mine looks pretty much the same as the prototype one posted earlier. Even same mandarin orange Z3c.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] heyitsrj:
Looks sexy man. They all look sexy lol.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Adiyel:
This looks like a good alternative for putting tempered glass on the front and back. Anyone know how the texture/grip of the bamboo one is? I have a black Z3C, and I either wanna go for the ebony or bamboo. Thanks, people. And I'll keep my tempered glass on the front...
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] RichJo86:
That looks good. For the xda'ers that are already using this: does it hold up well until now?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] J3B:
Mine took a pretty good fall onto a corner section of metal. I'll update with pictures tomorrow, but I think it did decently.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] DeV91:
After 2 months of use: yes it still holds up - just like the day i put it onto it.

It has some scratches.. but thats because im not really careful with it.. i even dropped it sometimes :)

though the scratches do not even look that bad on wood - it looks even more natural, a bit rough like real wood

overall best "case" i had so far
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] RichJo86:
Good to hear, thanks ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] J3B:
Forgot about this. :silly:

Anyway, here's a pic. I may or may have not accidentally thrown it across a room and it also may or may not have hit the corner of something metal. I was happy with the results.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Sydrox:
2 question to Toast owners;

1) I recon you occasionally use the micro-usb slot, how does the flap cover hold? does it seem or feels like to be coming off?

2) To anyone who bough the front-panel, when you use off-screen swipe(e.g. google play menu or walkman menu) does the panel interfer with the smoothness of the gesture?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] J3B:
So far the flap covers have held up extremely well for me. I get bored and open/close the flaps pretty often, absolutely no sign of them coming off so far.

Oddly the Music app off-screen swipe works really well, but the Play app is much more difficult. I have to pay attention to make it work properly in the Play app. Your thumb may vary.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Sydrox:
Did you mount the front panel on a screen protector?

Are you using a crystal glass protector?

Could you please provide a picture of your phone from the side-topish so that it can be seen how much is the panel perturbing?

Sorry for the hassle! :angel:
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] J3B:
No screen protector, sorry. If I got one before the front panel was installed I would definitely have preferred it. I've developed a few little scratches, so if I had to pick between the front panel or a glass screen protector I would go with the screen protector. Hopefully someone who has both can chime in on fitting them together. :)

There are pictures in post #12, if you would like more I can take some later!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] J3B:
More phone throwing occurred. :angel:
[Sony Smartwatch] Kafman:
Today I got a new firmware update, however in the Play Store says that the changes are "functional improvements", I really have no idea if there's something new, and I have checked and found nothing nor what are the functional improvements.
[Sony Smartwatch] XperianPro:
Wondering just the same but it could be possible they changed something with bluetooth connectivity.
[Sony Smartwatch] m_w_clarke:
Has anyone else noticed that with this update battery life seems to have taken a real hit?
[Sony Smartwatch] w84mike:
I definitely have. Used to go two days without recharging. Now I can't make it through one day without it needing to be recharged. Makes this watch pretty useless since I can't sit by a charger all day. Not pleased.:(
[Sony Smartwatch] BengtL:
Probably would an update come soon because of battery drain...
[Sony Smartwatch] krugm0f0:
I am charging my watch every 3-4 days. So no, battery life not taking a hit for me.
[Sony Smartwatch] snurre:
Same for me, about ever 3 day. No difference after new firmware.
[XDA Assist] Scorpio1520:
my mac address changes every time i reboot my phone. wifi at my home is mac filtered. so need to get this fixed. please help. how do i do it?
[XDA Assist] jd1639:
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. That's weird, your mac address should not change. Are you sure you don't have some app that's changing it? Or possible a virus. If I had that and couldn't figure it out is a flash the stock firmware and start over. That'll clean up any bad apps or virus.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sarwardnj:
After installing cm11 kitkat 4.4.4 on samsung galaxy s GT-I9000

Every boot time its showing IMEI ERROR....WHAT TO DO NOW ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Audiracecar90:
just go to stock using odin this solve IMEI problem 99% :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sarwardnj:
Will you please explain me the process .
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Audiracecar90:
did u have stock rom of your device and odin file?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sarwardnj:
I dont have the original stock rom backup for my device
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Audiracecar90:
Check this link and read carefully and do the following steps

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1102881
[Off-topic] manohar.desale@gmail.com:
Hi, I am searching stable kitkat or lollipop for my micromax A 121. Naturally i started with XDA. I could not find any rom. Then i went to Google. Here i found one site which has 5.0.0 lollipop. I opened the site. There was an article giving information about the rom. Intresting thing was it said that all information was from XDA FORUM. I read all the article. Three download links were given. I click first link a new window opened. When i click on download new window opened which asked me to download some app/surve and after finishing that download will automatically start. I gone through this process umpteen times but i failed. The main reason to write is that the site is using XDA name which is wrong. Xda is very respectable site. It just to make you aware of such bad thing.

The site is www.**********.org. please look in to this. The article starts with these words,

"Upgrade/Update Micromax A121 Canvas Elanza 2 to 5.0 Lollipop

I rewrite this tutorial from xdaforums.com"
[Off-topic] Magnum_Enforcer:
Your link doesn't work. Plus, everyone knows there is only one true XDA site :D
[Off-topic] manohar.desale@gmail.com:
Hi, The link does work. I know there is only one XDA site thats the reason i write this thread. Today the site is offering Lollipop for samsung s5. Start with same line " I rewrite this tutorial from xdaforums.com ".
[Off-topic] mark manning:
XDA doesn't own the name XDA. It comes from a former windows phone made by HTC. That was the phone that started the forum :)
[Off-topic] TheRomMistress:
It's not uncommon for people to write articles and tutorials sourcing XDA. If it didn't work, I wonder if it was not user error....
[Off-topic] Magnum_Enforcer:
Maybe, maybe not.