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[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] korom42:
Alright guys XZ it is thanks for everyone responded to me and shared his opinion/experience :o

For know please let me know if there are any known/common issues that maybe some units has to avoid especially since I am probably getting a "used XZ" :good:

For example I remember for Z5 many units had blurry left side in picture taken by rear camera, also screen bleeding, dead pixels ect..

I'm Z5 user looking to upgrade

Do you guys recommend this phone now considering other competitors :confused:

Ofc I'm a sony fan I like their desing, audio/display features, waterproofing ect..

But I'm concerned about the camera I've seen few camera comparisons especially this one it seems that Sony is still struggling with low light and still use same old pictures post processing without forget the weird dimensions distortions

Other alternatives I'm considering that I can get for about same XZ price tag in order

- Google Pixel (camera is DSLR level in my opinion/also better specs - not sure about the mic/audio issues though)

- LG G6 (better camera/specs)

- Galaxy S7

- Oneplus 3T(better specs)

Also another factor let's not forget that the XZs and XZP were already out, also XZ1 recently so at the best cases sony will still support XZ for next year/year and half :(

Also please let know if there are other things I'm might not be aware of that I should know
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] djgigi94:
I don't know about google pixel ,but the camera of xz i notice by myself is superior by the others. Lg g6 have worst camera than g5, in more moments is worst than midrange. But on wide angle cameras panoramas is good. Of course on wideangle distortion can became in some situation very visible (the distortion on sonyies are for wideangle lens but there are not that visible). But xz destroys g6 on camera...day and night photos. Galaxy s7 produces false photos. The photos on his amoled screen seems great but on reality have more defect. Too filters applied. Yellow and reddish photos .. For example a summer photo of a lake , became autumn photo of lake,thanks to samsung filters. On night photos is easy to shoot with this device but with some burned dettails. Xz on day destroys s7, on night depends . Xz produces more dettailed photos than s7. But s7 have ois and some photos on night are easier to shoot. One plus 3t have a mid range camera ....is a phone studied for modding expecially. Talking about xz i think is the most stable phone in my opinion ...probably op3t is on similar level. I reccomand xz expecially for stability and less problems. I have some friends with s7 and g6 and they have a lot of problems . For alternative to xz i reccomand op3t if you find one. Is the one with less problems like xz. Xz use great the snapdragon 820. 821 is the same processor with only better energy use. But sony,thanks to his great optimizzation, make tha 820 less battery drainer, like 821. Every month Sony release security patches there, before of most OEM. Device have very good performance and very good battery. Signal is great there, one of better phones to have best signal (i think better than your alternatieves). Modding is good there but not one of best(but it seems grow). Ram seems doesn't have any problems .Phone is rock stable and very fluid . Sony optimizzation is the best in my opinion. It doesn't have raw ...but post processing is very natural. Raw seems enable only on aosp roms. If you doesn't worry about modding, give a look on xzs. More ram,loops ui, xzp and xz1 camera with all great new features. But no modding. If you want, give me all questions about xz. I'm very happy with my xz.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] ratoune:
Hi,

Also consider screen size.. the XZ is rather small compare to G6, OP3t.

Then it's also Amoled vs LCD but maybe more personal?

The only thing I'm not really happy with mine is battery life, was used to more for a Sony phone, you have to tinker around to get something acceptable. Also would have prefer an Amoled screen since I read a lot so once again better for battery

Personally I would pass on the G6, XDA thread seems empty and LG support bad..

Pixel camera would be the best I guess, but you loose waterproofing.

Then it's Sony over Samsung for me for the "media" experience, sound, ldac bT etc

Also camera is actually really good. Auto is OK+ but manual gives really good shot when you know what you do.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] propov:
Sony need manual settings to take good pic in low light. XZ have the best display in the market now. Super bright red and clear white. Other colors are naturals and clear. Its no juicy like Amoled or washed like other TFTs. I had G5 with screen burn problem. It have too many phones G5 and V10 with this problem. I dont know for G6 but look at it. Pixel have no IP 68 and its no interesting for me.

One Plus - no thanks. So so tricky warranty service.

S7 is stupid. I feel it in hand like a soap. And Samy dont cover under warranty water damages. I have frend in official Samy service here in Bulgaria and he told me that IP 68 nevermind. Its nothing for Samy. Just commercials.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Of123:
For me thats a 100% not recommended, looking at the alternatives you posted above; go for the pixel without hesitation. I've used both, the XZ is inferior in almost every aspect except for waterproofing.

Dont get me started on overheating and battery issues, i just came back from a hot area where the phone was almost unusable just because i was standing in the sun for a little bit; once the phone temperature hits 42, forget about being productive anymore, for me this disadvantage is bigger than all the advantages above (even if it had the best camera, screen, speakers etc...) since i cant actually use the phone.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Noctis Lucis Caelum:
Just get the forest blue XZ, and forget the others.

I running stock on mine, unmodified, September security patch and battery life is very excellent, no overheating.

And I have to agree Sony optimisation is exceptional, I run my phone once for 20 straight days without reboot or slow down, the phone was still smooth.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] seacowx:
IF you're not chasing for glamour and high end phones these days..e.g. pixel phones, Lg g6, etc.. then XZ still worth to buy. ...Otherwise if you're looking forward for OnePlus, i suggest go for OP 5 instead of OP 3T. Imho

*OnePlus, Pixel phones=Dev enthusiasts+Custom ROMs friendly
[Alcatel Idol 4S Guides, News, & Discussion] Unjustified Dev:
So far I have began the bases for creating a device tree for the idol 4 keep in mind this will not work for the idol 4s.

https://github.com/TeamRegular/android_kernel_alcatel_msm8976-common

https://github.com/TeamRegular/android_device_alcatel_idol4

The kernel is common because the idol4s and idol4 share the same soc base 8976. So this means it's possible to split the 4 tree into a common tree for idol 4 and idol 4s but I do not own this device so I won't focus on that. This thread is just to get the community hyped and generate a group of people willing to test. I also want to mention that builds will be tested on the USA cricket variant. Also if you have any questions I am also a cricket sales representative.
[Alcatel Idol 4S Guides, News, & Discussion] dbgr:
I'm definitely willing to do some testing, I have the cricket variant as well. Excited to see some progress on this device!
[Alcatel Idol 4S Guides, News, & Discussion] woodi5359:
I'm excited to see someone working on development for the cricket idol 4. I just got mine working again after waiting for parts from China to repair the USB port. The stock rom isn't terrible but having some better rom options would be great. I'm willing to test when something becomes available. Thanks for your work
[Alcatel Idol 4S Guides, News, & Discussion] dejandoggy:
Im in for testing too
[Alcatel Idol 4S Guides, News, & Discussion] sebbync:
You can count me in.

I alreayd supported [MENTION=5660972]DeckerSU[/MENTION] and tested his root method for the Idol 4.
[Alcatel Idol 4S Guides, News, & Discussion] Unjustified Dev:
As soon as I get a new charger for my laptop I can continue.
[Alcatel Idol 4S Guides, News, & Discussion] xanau:
I have a 6055k will your rom work on it or the cricket version is diferent?
[Alcatel Idol 4S Guides, News, & Discussion] Unjustified Dev:
The cricket variant is 5.2 inches that's about the main difference unless there is camera variation between them. I couldn't tell because of the many devices in the kernel. 4 and 4s share the same kernel source.
[Alcatel Idol 4S Guides, News, & Discussion] dejandoggy:
does anyone know how to root 6055p model buyed at T Mobile Iv unlocked it and now works at all networks but I want to root it and dont know how any help.
[Alcatel Idol 4S Guides, News, & Discussion] boriz14:
Count me in bruh
[Alcatel Idol 4S Guides, News, & Discussion] Mannuok:
and in the end they left this project ??? my Idol 4 6055B is still abandoned waiting for a rom to improve the user experience
[Alcatel Idol 4S Guides, News, & Discussion] dbgr:
Better learn how to port ROMs then, people like to say they're going to do stuff for this phone but in the end if you want it you gotta do it yourself
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] da'vinci:
I used my phone heavily today (GPS, google maps, 4g, social media apps, camera) when I got back home I plugged the charger and left it untill It was fully charged I unplugged it and I noticed the clock still has some white lines on the screen :'( it disappeared in few seconds but I'm afraid that's a bad sign :'( did anyone experience that before ? :( :( :( :( :( : ( :( :( :(
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] megabiteg:
Any screen shots??
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] hecksagon:
I wouldn't worry about it. The image retention that you are experiencing isn't permanent and is fairly typical for an LCD. I have it on one of my tablets.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] da'vinci:
But it is there! if you were an owner, shouldn't you be worried :(
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] tech_head:
Typical behavior of LCD.

LCD has always had this issue.

You can get stuck crystals but displaying differing screens will help save the issue.

Running a rapid pixel test will usually solve a persistent image problem.

It will be fine...
[Windows 10 Mobile] umar4812:
I followed a guide on here that enables Continuum on your phone. Flashed back to 10586, went to 14393, installed continuum via IUtool, enabled the reg key for it, but it still refused to work. Even after upgrading, this happens:

1. I choose to pair with my laptop.

2. The laptop sees my phone connecting and says "Phone is about to project".

3. The screen flashes. Sometimes it crashes back to the Continuum setup.

4. If it does "connect", it doesn't actually connect. It shows a screen like the attached image, but the laptop stays unconnected to.

In either case, the phone fails to connect to the device. Is there anything I've done wrong? Is there a specific guide I can follow to the very last detail that will let Continuum work on my phone?
[Windows 10 Mobile] djtonka:
you did not just follow the specific guide you silly cow?
[Windows 10 Mobile] umar4812:
I DID! That's why I'm at such a loss as to why it's still not working. Have you installed Continuum on your phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Grand_Final:
Good evening I write for the first time here, first excuse my English but I am French. then I own a samsug s8 +, with box and warranty. I wanted to root this s8 as I did on my s7 but I made a mistake, wanting to reset it original I restored the EFS of my s7. I have tried everything but the serial number of my s8 is now that of my s7 .oem is active and malgrates restore via odin "dm verity error" the SAV asks me a lot of money, you have an idea before I throw?

thank you very much:cowboy:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Brier Fox:
Can you link the info on how you successfully rooted your s7? There are different methods, so need to know your personal choices. (Please include phone specs)

We'll see if we can't get us back to normal.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] MikeTheTechSavvy:
After the efs was lost (if it was the case) you could have tried to flash a fully stock S8 ROM and it was a chance that it recovered by itself. How did you try to root your S8+ and what variant is it?

Anyway, it is more than likely that the warranty is no longer valid right now.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Sprov:
Just flash the original firmware and it should be ok. Man how could you flash your s7 EFS on s8 XD
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] Waynehead69:
Does anyone have a working Google Phone apk? The stock Samsung dialer on this phone really sucks! I;ve tried the ones from apkmirror and the Play Store (indicates not compatible with this phone), ones from apkmirror won't install.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] Waynehead69:
If no one has a working apk, can you at least explain how to change file permissions without having root? Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] Waynehead69:
Well what do you know? It only took 10 days to find a copy that will install https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-google-dialer-t3557412 LOL!
[P3600 ROM Development] Mister K:
Hello,

I use the Schap's Rom 4.30 on my trinity, and I would like to use it as a VOIP Phone, on my Livebox.

Is it possible to configure it in order to receive VOIP calls at home (by Wifi) when people phone me on my VOIP call number (like Unik) ?

Thanks for your help.

Mister K, french user of SPV M700.
[P3600 ROM Development] aqeelhaider:
Try this.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=308984
[P3600 ROM Development] XioNoX:
Your ISP doesn't propose SIP like "Free" of "Neuf"

If you want to do VoIP you will have tu use a VoIP provider
[P3600 ROM Development] Mister K:
Hello,

Thanks for your response. I'll try it.

Mister K.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] nebulaoperator:
At the moment I have Pixel and some HTC earbuds that I use to listen to music. It might be the first LG devise I am going to get and one of the reasons is audio. So basically I want to ask you guys who appreciates better audio on they devices , if there is anything decent I could get between £50-£100 so I can gain benefits of LG V30 Dac? Thanks
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
Why not use the excellent premium B&O ear buds that come with the phone? You're already paying for them as part of the purchase price.

See @ 2:20 on this video:

LG V30 Unboxing [4K]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qJnRCwaDz0

http://lgepr.lge.com/common/FileDow...io Innovations Release[20170825133336916].pdf

https://www.phonedog.com/2017/08/28/lg-v30-special-audio-features-bo-play-earphones

http://phandroid.com/2017/08/28/lg-v30-audio-quality/
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] nebulaoperator:
Indeed, it completely slipped out of my mind . I hope they include B&O earbuds worldwide. Any idea when LG V30 will be released in Europe?

Thanks!
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
Yes, will be included worldwide.

No, I don't know the release date. All I can do is extrapolate the LG G6 timeline for U.S. And even that might not be the same for the LG V30...

40 days after the initial press conference, the LG G6 went on sale in the U.S. in carrier stores. For the LG V30 that would be October 10.

35 days after that (5 weeks), then the carrier unlocked versions were released in Europe and U.S. For the LG V30 that would be November 14.

Europe will be in there somewhere!
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] CHH2:
Even if the earbuds are included with the phone in all markets (something I won't believe until I actually see it happen), they won't make full use of the complete potential of the sound system built into the phone. I ended up picking up a pair of Sennheiser HD558's for less than $100. They trip the high impedance mode and sound great. I have the B&O headphones given out with the V20 last year and they're ok but not on the same level as the bigger cans. The plug for the B&O's was coated with something that allowed them to trigger the high impedance mode the first few times but that wore off and soon you were just left with regular mode. I'd assume as much for these being shown packaged with the V30.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
It will be worldwide. The first link in my post above is to LG's press release on their website. Besides being on the general .com suffix and not some specific country variant for South Korea or whatever, the company official said "GLOBAL" when talking about the B&O earphones:

Whether you want to buy even better is up to you. I have no knowledge if this year's is same quality or supposedly better than last year's.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] nebulaoperator:
I have checked dates on G6 and it was around 2 months until phone was selling. If I am correct 26th of Feb announcement and end of April phone was sold by shops here in UK. Still i spent only 15 min. on research I might be wrong with dates.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] CHH2:
Until I see them in hands from users from each carrier, I'll remain skeptical.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] CHH2:
T-Mobile just posted their unboxing video on FB and guess what wasn't pulled out of the box? That's right, no headphones were pulled out.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
Interesting then that LG made such a big deal about it, for "global" customers.

---------- Post added at 12:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:36 PM ----------

Please post a link to the video?

Never mind, found it. Very strange.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Lechium:
Well, the same problem happened with Xperia's a couple years back in Turkey. They were supposed to be bundled with a great pair of noise cancelling earphones. Those "global" earphones were then removed most of the boxes sold here in Turkey to bring down the absurd price due to sh*tty currency ratios. "Original" phones started being sold about a month or two later, with double the earphones retail value added on top of the phone. So there is a big chance some regions won't get those earphones even though LG said global.

And with all respect, why turn this into a "whats in the box" topic? (I'm sure it wasn't intentional) I'm sure the earphones that are supposed to come out of the box are great, and they're tuned for this phone specifically but I'd love to hear some alternatives. I've loved audio through all my teen years, and most of my 20's, but I just can't keep up with all the new models anymore. Not enough time with all the responsibilities.

So I'd love to hear about some alternative earbuds if anyone has some. Maybe some cans for a comfy long distance journey where size doesn't matter (see what I did there?)
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] eventhorizon13:
I vote beyerdynamic dt 770 for closeback
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
Blame T-Mobile. Sprint version has them. And a free Google VR headset.

http://www.techradar.com/news/the-sprint-exclusive-lg-v30-plus-is-an-incredibly-good-deal
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] nebulaoperator:
[MENTION=3250376]ChazzMatt[/MENTION] they also mentioned its not a final unit so who knows whether earbuds be included . " I suppose the Plus-specific earbuds are a solid toss-in, assuming these are as good as the Bang & Olufsen earbuds that LG included with last year’s LG V20. But what does this mean for what’s inside of the standard V30’s box? We haven't received a final unit yet, so we're unsure of what buyers are in for when they buy in."
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
No, he doesn't say that. You are mis-reading what he is saying.

He clearly says what's included in the deal:

LG V30+ with 128GB internal storage (compared to only 64GB on AT&T, Verizon, T-mobile)

2-for-1 offer (BOGO)

Google VR goggles

Bang & Olufsen earbuds (EDIT: I was wrong about this. He says "LG quad play" earbuds, not B&O-branded earbuds. BUT, he DOES say earbuds are in the box! And Sprint agrees, see press release link below.)

He says these earbuds are allegedly specifically tuned/optimized for the LG V30, but as he hasn't received a final unit yet, he's unsure how good they will be or the VALUE. The whole point of the article is the VALUE of what people are getting for their money -- how Sprint is DESPERATE to attract customers. He's not debating whether there will be earbuds or not.

His comment about the "standard" V30 box vs. the V30+ means the B&O earbuds might only be part of the PLUS of the V30+ package. Maybe only earbuds come with V30+? That's really his question. He's NOT questioning whether earbuds will or will not come with Sprint's V30+.

Note how he uses the word "standard" earlier in the article to mean the base LG V30 (64GB):

So in his conclusion, here are his questions:

Are the earbuds really any good, have they been optimized for the phone as promised?

Will they also come with the "standard" LG V30 or only with the LG V30+? Because LG seemed to promise all LG v30 would get these earbuds.

That's what he's saying. Yeah, he could have written it more clearly but these writers write, post and move on.

He wouldn't clearly say what WILL be included with the Sprint LG v30+, then turn around and say he does NOT KNOW what will be included. Go read it again. ;)

What I also find interesting is he almost plainly states Sprint will NOT be the exclusive provider of the LG V30+. Only exclusive "at launch". I really hope the US998 (to be released sometime in November) comes in LG V30+ (128GB) configuration. Or will be available to buy at that configuration.

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We know they will be included with Sprint LG V30+ because he clearly wrote they would be. ;)

But also, GO READ SPRINT'S PRESS RELEASE:

http://newsroom.sprint.com/lg-v30-a...e-get-one-on-us-just-38-per-month-for-two.htm

So, that's disappointing in that LG seemed to promise all LG V30 would have it, but they did the same thing with Qi wireless charging, quad DAC and 64GB storage for the LG G6. They need to stop that nonsense. Even though they said the LG G6 had all those features, you could not buy an LG G6 that had ALL those features. They regionalized the specs.

Seems in the U.S. only the LG V30+ will have the earbuds? Or possibly even only Sprint's LG V30+?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
You were right to be skeptical. See 2nd section of my post above.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] nebulaoperator:
[MENTION=3250376]ChazzMatt[/MENTION]

I wasn't clear in my last post that has caused some confusion. And please do me a favour stop writing words in bold, colouring them in red and exaggerating to capital letters. I have fairly fluent understanding of English and able at ease to comprehend things. We are just having normal discussion here.

Not really this :

"He clearly says what's included in the deal:

LG V30+ with 128GB internal storage (compared to only 64GB on AT&T, Verizon, T-mobile)

2-for-1 offer (BOGO)

Google VR goggles

Bang & Olufsen earbuds"

It's rather :

LG V30+ with 128GB internal storage (compared to only 64GB on AT&T, Verizon, T-mobile)

2-for-1 offer (BOGO)

Google VR goggles

LG Quad Play

I have contacted Carphonewarehouse the other day and they could not confirm it will be B&O earbuds but some at least will. That's what in the box:

The box contains

Device

Charger

Headphones

SIM card removal tool

USB cable

Quick Start Guide

https://www.carphonewarehouse.com/lg/v30.html#!colour=silver&capacity=64GB&dealType=pm