Opinion please. - Xperia Play General

I have a Samsung Showcase and plan on upgrading to a newer phone. I like my showcase but I get bored of looking at the same thing over and over again. Especially since there are only few roms available for cspire. I still have several ps1 games I like to play and I herd the xpheria play will play these. All is all would the play be worth the upgrade for a gamer? From what I read the specs are the same.
Just a question, is the phone really difficult to root? My showcase was very simple, like the rest of my android devices.
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Rooting takes about 2-4 minutes.
I'd recommend DoomLords Easy Rooting Kit.
That's if you do get the Play

IrishStuff09 said:
Rooting takes about 2-4 minutes.
I'd recommend DoomLords Easy Rooting Kit.
That's if you do get the Play
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Or better yet just buy one that can/ has its bootloader unlocked then you can flash a custom kernel and it will always be rooted no matter what
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I would love to do this but I will only be able to offored a new phone if I sign a new 2 year contract. Main reason why I'm trying to get opinions.
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Rooting the phone is just a button click on the root option in Flash tool.
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You can root but custom roms like cm9 that are not stock based will not work unless you unlock your bootloader for $24. I suggest something a bit more advanced than the xperia play, only get it if you can get the r800i. If I were you I would not buy it and I would wait for the something like the new S3 to release where I am.

I don't think there are any new xpheria models coming out for cspire otherwise I would wait. Is there no way to unlock the boot loader for free?
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Nexus one for 600-650$,is it worth it?

Guys I m new in the forums so please bare with me..I was about to place my order for nexus one it was sold out,,now I don't clearly know the reasons why they stoppd selling it..but couldn't get a good deal anywhere,in amazon its about 600-650$ .is it worth the buy?as I have a feeling froyo my be last update for nexus and no more..and suggest me some good alternatives please..
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Froyo will NOT be the last update for the nexus, gingerbread won't be last update for nexus either
But good alternatives, I would say samsung galaxy s, but don't expect updates from samsung, froyo prob will be last update for galaxy s, it will be the community that provides updates on it
Motorola looks like it will lock down all of its future android phones, so I can't recommend them
Any new htc android will be the best choice I think
Rellikzephyr
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Support for a costly product which I get to buy once in a while is must,,galaxy s is a real good phone but without a smooth interface and I don't expect frequent bug fixes from Samsung(I use a galaxy spica I hate samsung for no updates), how about the htc desire?
Edit: saw some videos about no multitouch but only 2 finger support (pinch to zoom only)for nexus and desire,and the faulty multitouch on both devices,do they really matter in real usage?
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Just register as a developer ($25) then buy a nexus one when they're back in stock ($520 + tax).. and to answer your question: yes, it's worth it
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t0mmy said:
Just register as a developer ($25) then buy a nexus one when they're back in stock ($520 + tax).. and to answer your question: yes, it's worth it
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Ya thanks,forgot about that,but will the developer version be same as retail version? Just curious..
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tejajuloori said:
Ya thanks,forgot about that,but will the developer version be same as retail version? Just curious..
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I dont know if the dev version is better, but it wont be worse.
And should you buy a Nexus One? All I will say is this:
Im playing Final Fantasy VII right now with the new Playstation1 emulator on my Nexus at FULL SPEED WITH SOUND.
Nuff said
Can i get a link to that emulator and ff7
Muchas grassy ass
I don't think any phone is worth that much.
I did TONS of shopping around and waiting and ended up getting a Nexus One for 350 through Craigslist.
I'm insanely happy with my buy, but if you need one ASAP, just register as a Dev
I have one for sale on ebay cheaper than that but its on locked and on T-Mobile bands
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I meant unlocked and comes with a desk dock
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Honestly I would probably spend that much for the nexus simply cause I think its the best on the market still simply because its the Google developer phone. Clean vanilla android, updates right from Google, will get gingerbread, and its the best build quality still out there.
Or buy mine currently in the XDA Market forum.
I'll happily ship anywhere
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731829
tejajuloori said:
how about the htc desire?
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Yeah, the htc desire would be good, because essentially its just a nexus one internally, only difference is buttons, optical sensor (instead of trackball) and 64 mb more ram and of course sense ui.
Rellikzephyr
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I am selling mine for 500 includes everything let me know if ur interested
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Thanks guys but I ll buy a new one
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t0mmy said:
Just register as a developer ($25) then buy a nexus one when they're back in stock ($520 + tax).. and to answer your question: yes, it's worth it
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Well said, backup N1 is for sure on my mind.
I need to register as a developer
Hello and sorry for this question but I am new to this...
I want to order a N1 and don't know how to register for the developer program ..can you please just post a link so i can follow and get my device
Thank you
Phil
You can go to https://www.google.com/accounts/Ser...sh&followup=http://market.android.com/publish and register as a developer. It is a one time $25 fee
The HTC Desire is getting Froyo with 720p recording. Is the Nexus One going to get that officially from Google?
is there a way to get HTC desire in Canada
Hello,
Is there a way to order and get HTC desire in Canada?
I will be interested to get this one (HTC sense is a cool option to have)
Phil

Jelly Bean Update for VZW Xoom coming "Q4 2012"

The official Motorola Android Update page has been updated and it lists the VZW Xoom's Jelly Bean update as Q4 2012. It claims it'll be an upgrade to "Android 4.1.1" but I highly doubt that. I guarantee it'll be 4.1.2/JZO54K.
Owning a Verizon Xoom and a Verizon Galaxy Nexus is so frustrating from an update standpoint. Even though updates come directly from Google, Verizon's testing and approval requirement takes forever. We know Verizon had been testing the JRO03H ROM (the same 4.1.1 ROM that the WiFi-only model got) as far back as early August. Obviously they couldn't get it approved before 4.1.2 came out, so I'm sure now they're testing 4.1.2 instead. Regardless, assuming Verizon can't find anything to ***** about with the update, we should have it soon.
Once the update rolls out, I'll update the first post here with a link to the OTA file so we can all flash it manually and not have to wait.
https://forums.motorola.com/pages/00add97d6c
Nice for Verizon users! Brazil still has no idea of what is JB lol... But why don't you root and install a Custom ROM? Or install AOSP ROM?
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XxLordxX said:
Nice for Verizon users! Brazil still has no idea of what is JB lol... But why don't you root and install a Custom ROM? Or install AOSP ROM?
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I don't like any of the custom ROMs available for the Xoom. They are all full of customization and features that I don't need or want. Plus I get squeamish about custom kernels written by people who have little to no documentation on the hardware. The stock ROM is simple, clean, and stable. As a daily driver, it's perfect for me. Less is more.
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well, your opinion is yours opinion I prefer custom ROMS over the Stock (just don't know if will keep thinking like this after I get a HTC One X). Even Brazilian Stock ROM coming with some apps very useful (like the best file manager I used, quick office HD for free...), I think Stock ROMs are too slow and don't satisfy my personal needs of development
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XxLordxX said:
well, your opinion is yours opinion I prefer custom ROMS over the Stock (just don't know if will keep thinking like this after I get a HTC One X). Even Brazilian Stock ROM coming with some apps very useful (like the best file manager I used, quick office HD for free...), I think Stock ROMs are too slow and don't satisfy my personal needs of development
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Yeah see I am a developer in my day job so I have no interest in doing it outside of work. I have my Android devices to use them in my day-to-day life and for me, the stock ROMs work best for that.
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oldblue910 said:
Yeah see I am a developer in my day job so I have no interest in doing it outside of work. I have my Android devices to use them in my day-to-day life and for me, the stock ROMs work best for that.
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I am with you on ROM preference, Custom ROM run out of system space and stock don't. I turn my verizon 3g into a WiFi only for a pure jb experience. When the mood hit me I use cm10 for a custom feel.
On the bright side, we are already in the fourth quarter, so it could be any day.
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Winesnob said:
On the bright side, we are already in the fourth quarter, so it could be any day.
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I check the VZW Xoom support PDF religiously every day haha
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Really looking forward to this. Haven't wanted to go through the trouble of rooting my 3G only Xoom yet, but I'm really looking forward to seeing how much of an improvement JB is.
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Really looking forward to this. Haven't wanted to go through the trouble of rooting my 3G only Xoom yet, but I'm really looking forward to seeing how much of an improvement JB is.
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Rooting and unlocking of the bootloader is two seperate thing, my Verizon JB ROM isn't rooted..
hi, i have a mz602 (xoom 4g from verizon) but i dont live in US, i am in Argentina. I will be able to download the update OTA?
I have only wifi connection since there are no 4g network here.
thanks.
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hi, i have a mz602 (xoom 4g from verizon) but i dont live in US, i am in Argentina. I will be able to download the update OTA?
I have only wifi connection since there are no 4g network here.
thanks.
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As long as it's running the VZW "trygon" 4.0.4/IMM76L firmware, you'll get the update.
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As long as it's running the VZW "trygon" 4.0.4/IMM76L firmware, you'll get the update.
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its running that firmware so thanks :good:
It now shows Q1 2013

[Survey] Did you unlock your bootloader?

Hello
I run a poll to know how many of you are his bootloader unlock ....
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Hello
I run a poll to know how many of you are his bootloader unlock ....
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Unlocked! I don't think I can live without root.
Locked and rooted.
Still Charged Up
Unlocked. I'm too much of a ROM junkie to do otherwise.
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Unlocked. I'm too much of a ROM junkie to do otherwise.
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Me also:angel:
Hello
Thank you to all those who take the time to vote
Unlocked to get root back after jb update. Also like a couple mods I put on but still using stock ROM.
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Voted for Future, probably after Christmas. I really miss being rooted, so unless a new exploit is found I'll hop in the Unlocked camp sooner.
Trimis de pe ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T
Unlocked. Found latest JB update laggy and I hated the slow down when downloading from Play store. Installed custom ROM and now happier.
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Unlocked, rooted and custom rom. Only way to go. Stock sucks
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Locked and rooted. Root is enough for me as it already looks like pure android.
Had to, stock firmware is just way too slow with all these i/o issues.
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Still haven't made up my mind yet...... picked it up Thursday n was preloaded with jb, have rooted n romed every android device I've owned but just kinda leary about voiding the warenty lol. Have the apk to unlock just haven't used it.. lol
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Still haven't made up my mind yet...... picked it up Thursday n was preloaded with jb, have rooted n romed every android device I've owned but just kinda leary about voiding the warenty lol. Have the apk to unlock just haven't used it.. lol
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I hear you. I held that apk for a month before using it. All I wanted was root and a couple mods. Otherwise I kept stock ROM. I finally decided to just leap. Glad I did.
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Unlock within one day after purchased
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Unlocked it the same day I brought it home from Office Depot. Flashed TWRP and ParanoidAndroid.
The graphics are amazing. I'm 1 happy camper!
Just got done unlocking and rooting. I do that with all my androids.
good evening
Right after the result of the vote
I decided to go a second time to unlocking the tablet after a return to sav asus.
But when I run the utility, it tells me a network error
My serial number starts with C80KCT
So Asus has locked the root, after a service Asus
Yep
-Sent From My Little Phony-
yep. Mine was a refurb'd unit with only a 90 day warranty anyway.

Mod-abilty of the razr M

Hello, my verizon contract is expiring and that means time to get a new android device! I previously had an xperia play, and I probably won't be missing it very much since it never got anything official past gingerbread. Anyways I really wanted to know is how moddable the razr is, like if I were to get on with my new contract would the current root and bootloader exploits work? I've read a little about motorola devices never having an unlocked bootloader and motorola didn't seem to be a modder friendly company. I've built some android for my xperia play, up 4.2.2 and I want to make sure whichever phone I get, I can play around with the software on it if I don't like it.
phew, what a mouthful.
The RAZR M is very mod-able. The bootloader is easily unlocked now, and it is also easy to root. However, there aren't as many roms for the RAZR M compared to other phones.
I own a RAZR M and I like it a lot, but at this point with your upgrade discount, I might recommend the Galaxy S4 if you're concerned with modding. I'm sure the bootloader will be unlocked for it very soon if not already. And I'm sure it will be rooted soon as well. And the kicker is that there will be a lot more roms for the GS4 than the RAZR M.
At this point, I like the stock software a lot since it is very close to vanilla Android AOSP. I am currently using a custom yet stock rom that has all the verizon bloatware already removed.
I would recommend the RAZR M.
Bootloader unlocked able, and you can root and mod to your hearts content.
I really appreciated the work you did in the R800x forums.
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Hey cj! I also remember your work on the Play. I went with the Razr M and have had zero issues and zero regrets. It's sweet even running stock, especially after you kill the bloat
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Cool, I like the roms in the development forum I might be getting one. And hi guys funny seeing you here
cj360 said:
Cool, I like the roms in the development forum I might be getting one. And hi guys funny seeing you here
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It seems ATTACK joined the XT907 bandwagen as well.
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Only issue is internal memory its 8gb but moto has it partitioned down to 4gb unless I'm told you buy the dev edition otherwise its a great phone
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Only issue is internal memory its 8gb but moto has it partitioned down to 4gb unless I'm told you buy the dev edition otherwise its a great phone
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No reason it would be different on the Dev edition. They're the same phone except that on one of them, fastboot oem unlock doesn't fail out...
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Any unlock news for latest Verizon update?

I updated my RAZR m to the latest release from Verizon, and since I had not unlocked my bootloader yet, I know I cannot unlock it at the moment. Even if I rsd to the original 4.1.2 I still will be unable to unlock, correct?
Is there any work being done on a new unlock? I'm relatively happy with stock for now, but once cm10.x is more stable, and motors stops updating the RAZR m, I'd like to be able to flash something cool.
Thanks,
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tronjojo said:
I updated my RAZR m to the latest release from Verizon, and since I had not unlocked my bootloader yet, I know I cannot unlock it at the moment. Even if I rsd to the original 4.1.2 I still will be unable to unlock, correct?
Is there any work being done on a new unlock? I'm relatively happy with stock for now, but once cm10.x is more stable, and motors stops updating the RAZR m, I'd like to be able to flash something cool.
Thanks,
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Yeah, here's your news; the new update blocked the ability to unlock. You can't unlock, even if you downgrade, but you can still root. The unlock exploit came out in April and people were told to do it, before it was locked up. Dan also said he probably won't ever run another exploit. You can root and use SafeStrap to run older SS compatible ROMs. You're SOL for the AOSP stuff, though. Don't say you weren't warned.
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Yeah, here's your news; the new update blocked the ability to unlock. You can't unlock, even if you downgrade, but you can still root. The unlock exploit came out in April and people were told to do it, before it was locked up. Dan also said he probably won't ever run another exploit. You can root and use SafeStrap to run older SS compatible ROMs. You're SOL for the AOSP stuff, though. Don't say you weren't warned.
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Yeah I Am SOL .... I tried to do the Unlock up then screen froze and accidental update button was pressed. Cries... Bows to Dan... Hope he decides other wise to give us one more chance at Bootloader.
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Yeah I Am SOL .... I tried to do the Unlock up then screen froze and accidental update button was pressed. Cries... Bows to Dan... Hope he decides other wise to give us one more chance at Bootloader.
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If your on Verizon and got the phone through Verizon do what I did before the time runs out... call them request a replacement device go through all the trouble shooting for your "issue"( I said the ear piece speaker intermittently goes out, yet works on speakerphone thus indicating its hardware related) after trouble shooting and problems still occur you get the green light for a replacement. request that they make a note to the warehouse to send you one without the update (I said because the new update caused data drops that didn't happen prior to update)... I hated having to give up my brand new device for a "like new" one but its better then having a locked device... the CSR in the chat said all devices in the warehouse will be updated 2-3 weeks after the update push so... act fast you may still have time left... if you get one with the update call them tell them your phone is working fine now and send the replacement back... or say something like the replacement is defective and again request a note to the warehouse... where there's a will there's a way....good luck
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This ^ I can attest to this actually working.
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This ^ I can attest to this actually working.
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Doesn't Honesty and Integrity mean anything to you guys?
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my method for GSM unlocking for US carriers using CDMA WS. no rooting, romming, bootloader-ing, xml-ing. quick and dirty
netizenmt said:
Doesn't Honesty and Integrity mean anything to you guys?
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It did... till you get all those miscellaneous fees... and not to mention the insurance I have paid for close to 6 years and never used...
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i did the OTA today and it totally BRICKED my phone it wont do anything, it had a full charge.
i WAS rooted but rsd back to stock, it was not rooted at all, but still bricked it, since i have no warranty what can i do? nothing??
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Doesn't Honesty and Integrity mean anything to you guys?
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Not feeling like doing that. And i am not a Verizon user, I am with T-Mobile on the RDS/RadioComm Mod.
So I am just gonna suck it up and use it on stock, nothing wrong with it it works i like it. (Bugs me a little bit that i f up =( )
Next phone will be a stock Unlocked Phone so i don't have to worry about this, Been eyeing the HTC one Mini.
Or the Razr I. We will see... too many projects at the moment not enough money to buy a new phone.
netizenmt said:
Doesn't Honesty and Integrity mean anything to you guys?
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We're the scum of the Earth
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Germanese said:
Not feeling like doing that. And i am not a Verizon user, I am with T-Mobile on the RDS/RadioComm Mod.
So I am just gonna suck it up and use it on stock, nothing wrong with it it works i like it. (Bugs me a little bit that i f up =( )
Next phone will be a stock Unlocked Phone so i don't have to worry about this, Been eyeing the HTC one Mini.
Or the Razr I. We will see... too many projects at the moment not enough money to buy a new phone.
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Well if your looking to be pure stock but still carrier unlocked I have made a tutorial here in the Q&A. Just flash back to stock and check my thread using CDMA WS method. I even have a nifty video tut posted
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We're the scum of the Earth
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Don't beat yourself up over it or anything lol

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