I recently upgraded from Xperia S to Xperia Z. Frankly I like everything about Xperia Z except the white theme of Phone & Messaging applications. I miss the black theme found in Xperia S. In fact this is the only thing I HATE about Xperia Z. Don't understand why Sony changed it? At least they should give an option to change the theme if the user want.
Apart from it I found Xperia Z to be better on every aspect except Wi-Fi signal which is better in Xperia S. Xperia Z drops Wifi signals frequently at places where Xperia S has no problem.
Please post your views whether you like Black or White theme for Phone and Messaging applications.
What firmware do you have? I'm experiencing Wi-fi signal drops when I'm far from the router, had no problem with an Galaxy S2
The idea is:
Productive apps -> White
Fun apps -> Black
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I own an S and to be honest I prefer the look of the white apps on the Z, at least from what I've seen in screenshots. Not sure how they look in person though - white apps on a screen that isn't full brightness don't look as good in my opinion.
Why So Serious? said:
I own an S and to be honest I prefer the look of the white apps on the Z, at least from what I've seen in screenshots. Not sure how they look in person though - white apps on a screen that isn't full brightness don't look as good in my opinion.
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I'm using the ported ones on my S and they look awesome even on full brightness. But who uses it most of time anyway?
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i might have different tastes with everyone else but i actually like white theme.in fact a themed most of my apps to white
Hi I'm not sure if this is correct forum but is there anyway to get transparent dialler and contacts on the z, without root. I love the phone but preferred the look of x10i I think it was. Apologies if I'm in wrong place. Thanks in advance
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White for me as well. Looks clean and modern. With Sony's holo-blue additions, it looks just great.
tonymather said:
Hi I'm not sure if this is correct forum but is there anyway to get transparent dialler and contacts on the z, without root. I love the phone but preferred the look of x10i I think it was. Apologies if I'm in wrong place. Thanks in advance
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No way.unless you use third party dialers.theming needs root
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It's a matter of taste, but actually I like the black one too. The only solution without rooting is to search for a 3rd party app.
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Noticed on the Xperia x10 site that japan have realsed a new lock screen and theme.
Link below
http://www.xperiax10.net/2010/10/03...her-brings-live-wallpaper-to-your-xperia-x10/
Using it now on my x10. Im really enjoying it so far. Think I will keep it for a while.
Hmm not sure about it cant u change the live wallpaper? And end up with double lockscreens. Might have a go at editing the apk images dont like the icons
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Hmm not sure about it cant u change the live wallpaper? And end up with double lockscreens. Might have a go at editing the apk images dont like the icons
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You cant change the live wallpapper But I think it looks good. Theres a issue with some widgets being cut (Does it with all beautiful home widgets) Dont have the issue with the 2 lock screens though.
Lol welli actually had 3 because im using flyscreen. Still prefer adw I think
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I've tested it.
Here'sd the app : http://www.megaupload.com/?d=V44GIZEX
I like the black theme... but the lockscreen is laggy sometimes and the animation background freeze sometimes.
EDIT : Need to reboot once after the installation. Now there is no lag. I've also noticed a related post there : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797660
Yes.
and this has been posted already yesterday, in the XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps.
tested it and I like it more than the default theme. But it is kind of difficult to unlock using just one hand. Its definitely something you can get used to but I kind of miss the dockng bar of adw launcher.
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Sorry didnt notice the other topic. Though I only looked in this section.
Wait, I thought this was a worldwide thing?
Well, way to go, SE Japan!
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tested it and I like it more than the default theme. But it is kind of difficult to unlock using just one hand. Its definitely something you can get used to but I kind of miss the dockng bar of adw launcher.
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It's not that difficult, actually...
You'lll just have to drag te blob upwards. Don't have to touch the lock icon.
But the thing that I don't like about it is that I can't change wallpapers. I like the screen lock part, but I wanna use my own wallpaper =/
its the start maybe in the next version it will have the possibility to change wallpapers and other settings
I like the lock screen but I don't see myself using the launcher much... it cuts many widgets off... and I love my widgets
i like this lay out
cool stuff
But the lock screen lags, so i'm turning it off for now.
so, the lock screen can by used separately?
The best part about this launcher is if you are in the Application Drawer, click the little wrench in the right corner, and you can uninstall programs right there. Awesome.
I wonder if default lockscreen app can be overwritten directly in the file system...
perhaps this way would prevent old lockscreen "flashing"
ambient time
who uses it? if so is it draining your battery way too fast?
I've seen on mine that even when charging it the battery is being drained
thanks for the comments
Regards battery draining, no.
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this is awesome but idk why when charging my phone and using this them the battery seems to be drained faster instead of charging
anyone has the same problem?
For me, so far ok. Not much difference and I have turn off the ambient time screen lock.
But notice that it will slow down a bit when you finish a call as it will load the ambient time home screen for a while without the icons then go back to lock screen.
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Hi!
Is it possible to get the latest android market for X10 now?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870190
Working version attached. testet on 2.1 AOSP b006, but should also work with original SE firmware. have to say i don't like it that much. Design is really nice, but the old one was more intuitive to use.
qwer23 said:
Working version attached. testet on 2.1 AOSP b0006, but should also work with original SE firmware. have to say i don't like it that much. Design is really nice, but the old one was more intuitive to use.
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Thank you
Thanks, looks great, but the words applications, games and my apps are hardly readable...but the comments on the same page and suggested related items are a nice addition...
Now I added this apk, do I still get future updates?
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PollPixx said:
Now I added this apk, do I still get future updates?
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I think and hope so. i replaced my vending.apk before and still got the update with that added "similar" button, so it should work...
Okay, thx. But I dont see all buttons okay, it seems to be some things are stretched..., the vertical space between the installed apps is to big for no reason...
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Okay, thx. But I dont see all buttons okay, it seems to be some things are stretched..., the vertical space between the installed apps is to big for no reason...
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Did you ever use density changer on your recently flashed rom? Because when I did, some apps stayed "changed" even after resetting density and uninstalling density changer, e.g. Doodle jump. Not even reinstalling doodle jump helped. Perhaps this happened with your market? Just a suggestion.
Cheers
Qwer23
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Good advice, but no...never used that...well, its not that annoying, i just wondered why...
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I have the same problem. My buy buttom is only half, and so are the program, game and my apps buttons too. Anyone know why?
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I got no buttons at all.
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Sorry, I only tested on custom 2.1 006 and didn't experience any problems. don't really know about original se rom
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Same problem...
Probably a glitch due to screen size for the stock SE rom as it adjusts to the location of where it would be for a less wide-screen
Buttons are only 1/2. When I clear the cache, no buttons at all.
Reverted back to old market.
Just a thought but the x10 isnt wvga. Iirc. There actually 854x480 as apposed to 800x480. Or fwvga. This may be an.issue
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Just a thought but the x10 isnt wvga. Iirc. There actually 854x480 as apposed to 800x480. Or fwvga. This may be an.issue
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Right, good thought! But why does it work on custom ROM, then? Shouldn't screen size/behaviour stay the same?
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Right, good thought! But why does it work on custom ROM, then? Shouldn't screen size/behaviour stay the same?
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possibly because the aosp is a generic rom meant for a good few devices therefore adapting its size. then these are just suggestion and not guidance, i really have no idea just providing shots in the dark
FWVGA is a support resolution for Android (see the Motorola Droid 1/2/Pro/X devices). The resolution is probably not the issue. Gotta be something with the stock ROM.
How do I go back to the original Market?
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New Market
1. Slow
2. Crashes
3. Buttons not showing properly
I tried to uninstall the update but, when I restart the market again it updates itself. Any clue as to how I can uninstall the update and make it that permanent so that it does not automatically update?
Thanks!
Ok I know not everyone will have come from the X10 but even if you haven't is there something missing on the ARC that we could do with?
I for one am missing my web thumbnail's widget.
(if anyone wants to point me in the direction of one)
Face recognition
Actually I only realised it first have face recognition yesterday and although I never used it all that much I still think it would have been a nice to have.
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The only thing I miss about the X10 is the LED being on the front of the phone instead of on the side.
There's no comparison, none at all.
For grabbing your attention no, so in regards to notifications that definitely a down point.
Stlye wise its nicer but I prefer the function of it oget how pretty it look's.
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Where is Quadra POP?
I only had one game with Arc + I have to download half of it
Someone have a 'RECENT CALL' wizard/shortcut
album art grabber from within the default music player app..
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try life.contacts off the sony ericsson channel.. it's good!
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Missing from the Arc IMO - NFC, inductive charging, bigger battery.
None of them are likely to be deal breakers for anyone though.
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try life.contacts off the sony ericsson channel.. it's good!
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I am using it already I think it is good & useful
The headphone icon when I use one
MxCraft said:
The headphone icon when I use one
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That would be very good.
The Sony Xperia ZL has a notification light, which Sony has emphasised in some of the press photos that were released. Whilst the notification light is quite small, it has a nifty LED that actually changes colour depending on what content is showing on screen. It works in a very similar way to the Xperia U, but as the Xperia ZL light is so small, the effect is much more subtle. Nonetheless it is a nice effect and you can see it in action in the video below.
Video!! Here
This is old news... But would have been great if it were alot bigger. It's like a dot on the video which is barely noticeable
I hope it should be a LED and not a torch light!
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It is much more noticeable than in the video. Brighter and larger.
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It is much more noticeable than in the video. Brighter and larger.
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Yeah it is, the way it should be!
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I've made a own movie where I show the notification LED of the Xperia ZL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvIcddadEnk
I know we have a smaller led but would it be possible to port this to the z
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CLB-NL said:
I've made a own movie where I show the notification LED of the Xperia ZL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvIcddadEnk
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I like the Sony soundtrack you used (anyone knows the name of the song?) and I'd like to have seen this led notification on the Z as well. Maybe Honami will have something similar.
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Now this is a very interesting OS for Arc S.
Installed it and it gave me 422mb of free RAM, very unique and beautiful was the UI and setup guide.
As mentioned the camera, bluetooth & FM were not working, but so was the back button. The reason I had to uninstall it was sheer lack of apps (understandably) and even when connected to wi-fi browser was not opening any pages.
But with such a refreshing look and feel would request developers to get it for Arc S as it is very refreshing.
i will macke FQA and i think there will be beter to discus about firefox os ;D
Back button is not supposed to work.
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Over 400mb of free RAM? wow, where can I give it a try?
Xperia arc
tangosierra_ said:
Back button is not supposed to work.
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Will this also work on Xperia arc(Lt15i)?
Look at the thread title then you will get your answer.
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sounds interesting