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TripNArc [email protected]! Opinions needed

I'm working on a 1-on-1 port for Xperia X10 from your phones. I want to make it really 100% the same. But just faster then yours
Just kiddin about the last part.
Tough i need some opinions from some Arc owners about it. Is looking the same as yours? What things you know about stock Arc rom. Bugs? Pro's Cons? etc.
Maybe my bugfixes can be used on your phones to.
Here is an image of the upcoming release (just one thing needs to be fixed then its released)
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Hello Trip=)
On screens your ROM looks like our on 100% exept a black bg in "about phone" screen.=)))
It's have darkblue color.
This is just mine opinion about Arc stock rom:
1.I have obtain Xperia Arc about month ago, and till now i don't have any bugs or FC.
2.It's really very fast, smooth and stable.
3.It's very comfortable(for me) for customizing(folders, vidgets, etc.)
4.At this time it's have only one big minus: it's become very glitchy and stock dialer looks like **** when we changed LCD Density.

Tarmitar said:
Hello Trip=)
On screens your ROM looks like our on 100% =))
This is just mine opinion about Arc stock rom:
1.I have obtain Xperia Arc about month ago, and till now i don't have any bugs or FC.
2.It's really very fast, smooth and stable.
3.It's very comfortable(for me) for customizing(folders, vidgets, etc.)
4.At this time it's have only one big minus: it's become very glitchy and stock dialer looks like **** when we changed LCD Density.
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Isnt the Timescape Font bigger and the Settings with a Blue Background on your ARC.

Oops,yes, i look on my screen now, and see it's bigger(a little bit). But realy, Trip's font is better look=)

I think the "About Phone" Screenshot, the model number is different (shouldn't it be X10?) Lol.
Well, my big problem is the battery life. Some people complain that the battery draining is even worse when you have used the stock camera application, but for me no difference. Other than that, the phone is really smooth (I used X10 before) and just zips through no matter how you load it, with widgets and/or applications.
The timesscape font is lot bigger in Stock Arc phone. The playnow application is totally new one in Arc (though I don't use it, I'm sure it's completely different).
Maybe with upcoming screenshots we may be able to provide more different
Hope this helps.

Timescape widget IS black.. but yes.. that font's too small!
Camera - There's a problem with the HD video recording - voice and video gets out of sync.. if you've fixed that I'd be chuffed!
Can't zoom on camera for resolutions above 2Mpx
Can't zoom on video.
Have you got the 16m colours working on x10 (haven't checked in there since the start of april!!.. )
We're running on 2.3.3 rather than 2.3.2
no major problems really.. runs very well! but faster is always better..
oh and Trip - any chance you and the other devs over on X10 can help us out with creating a recovery method.. porting xrecovery seems the obvious one.. but a lot of people are talking about CWM too..
My daughters got the x10 now.. so if you can get this fully functional.. she'll be a happy girl!

im_iceman said:
We're running on 2.3.3 rather than 2.3.2
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Maybe You are, I am on 2.3.2
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Trip's ROM has been out for a few days I guess...

im_iceman said:
We're running on 2.3.3 rather than 2.3.2
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Are you sure! When was that updated? I've got mine running only 2.3.2

well oddly enough..when I looked last night I thought it was odd..but it was late and I was tired.... but here's a screen shot.. I haven't upgraded.. running on .184 firmware..
Sent from The Arc!

Arc has the better looking background on anything, like the settings and etc.
It'll be jolly good

im_iceman said:
well oddly enough..when I looked last night I thought it was odd..but it was late and I was tired.... but here's a screen shot.. I haven't upgraded.. running on .184 firmware..
Sent from The Arc!
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What you have posted (screenshot) is as good as nothing (See whether you can read it at least )

Yeah, we cant read that screenshot, so that's not exactly proof
On 184 here, and definitely 2.3.2.

That's rubbish aint it!!.. uploaded that via XDA app.....
here's the full version..
and for the record... I'm NOT trying to prove that I have android 2.3.3 just that my phone seems to think I have it!! I've not done anything to put 2.3.3 on there.

im_iceman said:
That's rubbish aint it!!.. uploaded that via XDA app.....
here's the full version..
and for the record... I'm NOT trying to prove that I have and 2.3.3 just that my phone seems to think I have it!! I've not done anything to put 2.3.3 on there.
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That is nice. I am not even sure differences between the two version but 2.3.3 is due by the end of May and the version is a bit different.

im_iceman said:
That's rubbish aint it!!.. uploaded that via XDA app.....
here's the full version..
and for the record... I'm NOT trying to prove that I have and 2.3.3 just that my phone seems to think I have it!! I've not done anything to put 2.3.3 on there.
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You changed the battery icon and settings wallpaper, you could also do the same with the Android Version(which is very easy to do).
3.0.A.2.184 is not the 2.3.3 update, it's the 2.3.2 english version with the BBC player
This is the true 2.3.3:

im_iceman said:
That's rubbish aint it!!.. uploaded that via XDA app.....
here's the full version..
and for the record... I'm NOT trying to prove that I have and 2.3.3 just that my phone seems to think I have it!! I've not done anything to put 2.3.3 on there.
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Owe! That's better and there you go!
But really kinda hard to believe still you got v2.3.3 with the same built number (not me) most of the people have hear!!
If it's for real, Thumbs up!!

prathaban said:
Owe! That's better and there you go!
But really kinda hard to believe still you got v2.3.3 with the same built number (not me) most of the people have hear!!
If it's for real, Thumbs up!!
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One quick question: how did you made a transparent settings? :O
It is possible to change it on x10 or just in Arc?

figured this out.. apparently the google talk video implementation from modaco spoofs 2.3.3 to make it work... that's why it says 2.3.3..
Sent from The Arc!

My First impressions with XXLPQ/DDLP8/DDLP7 (Official ICS)

For noobs, not kids.
CM fans and TW haters please don't see this, use the ← button.
• Percentage battery mod for this version- http://ifile.it/mch5k14/Mod Vertical.zip
Well who cares for my review? See the review done by my favorite GSMArena team ↓
• http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_ii_ics_vs_gingerbread-review-737.php
Last leak impressions were LPH,
• http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501157&highlight=my+first+impressions
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• As usual good phone calls, volume is loud and clear enough, both in speaker and earpiece. Noise Reduction is not available.
• Vibration intensity is solid. Better than previous leaks.
• All connectivities work, BT, WiFi, 3G/H+ etc.
• 480X800 walls work on both Lockscreen and Homescreen. LOL.
• FM Radio works fine.
• The device will now vibrate+ring
• Swype 3.26.92 is present. It's a Beta one afaik. And have problems. 3.25 is way better still.
• 1080P videos play fine. But Video Recorder zooms in automatically while recording 1080P videos. Was it there from first, can't say!
• Camera works fine.
• Touch screen response is good. Scrolling is smooth. It's not fast as LPH, a bit more controlled, thus you need to swipe your finger fast to get the whole page if it's big. Elasticity effect is more prominent than LPH.
• Same email, GMail app (no multi touch).
• Face Unlock works. Thanks to a cool time wasting feature.
• Stock internet browser is as usual uber cool.
• Play Store works fine with downloading.
• GPS locked fine in GMaps. Yet to test with GPS Status. GPS locks work absolutely fine.
• If you're TW launcher user then at least they have reintroduced the loop option in both App drawer and Home screen. And yes, 3D effect from homescreen and app drawer is not there any more, it never was a deal breaker for me anyway.
•Deep sleep works fine as usual.
• Connection with my Desktop is working fine.
• Chrome Beta isn't FC'ing anymore.
••• What SHOULD be FIXED:
• Same pathetic incoming call UI! You gotta be kidding me, who would like a non slider dumb looking answer/reject option? I certainly don't.
• Call logs don't categorise numbers. So NO compact view of an entry. Poor.
Contacts tab is also removed from dialer!
• Other than the default fonts no font is synchronized in built in apps like Calender, Stock email app body, Main texts in Stock browser.
• Developer Option should be removed after doing the final and needed polishing.
• What kind of annoying lock screen is this? Not ICS, Not GB, what the hell?
• Impossible to edit a text in Stock Browser because of weird cursor movement.
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***Conclusion***
Well I can't say it's the perfect release Samsung has done, but I think it's OK. There are some minor glitches here and there, but no major one. Still there are things need to be fixed, and I am sure next firmware upgrades will solve some of issues.
UK ICS Ofiicial should be coming soon:
• http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_ii_ics_update_to_hit_uk_next_week-news-3971.php
In the meantime please do post your feedback and all the pros/cons, if you've found any. Please DO NOT post that battery life is bad, or some third party apps/games are not working because they are meaningless. ICS is just released and many brands are yet to configure their apps and games to make it ICS compatible.
There are many release, so please also mention which one you've flashed in the PDA/PHONE/CSC format.
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Updated on 30-3-12
Some screens below:

Appreciate this, have followed your first impression threads from day one!
I had a feeling this would be the case, All teh hype only to be dissapointed. I hope sources come soon. We can all jump ship!
Appreciated again.
Thanks

Does for anyone Facebook contact pictures work? Installed Facebook account in Social Hub, and the official Facebook app, chose to sync contacts, but no pictures show up in Contacts...

I would never change my samsung galaxy s2 unless for the s3! Samsung is the best with hardware specs but I would never use any official rom cause samsung is the most terrible when it comes to software. I am on the rom on my signature and will wait for miui v4 to get ics

Good review.. Keep us posted with the screenshots as well..
Waiting for source code..
Sent from SGS2 running Android ICS

theres no-way this is the official final version with the touch screen like this,
Way to slow!

So far so good for me,
*and dont bother about developer option mate, its a must have option in all release.
* Noise reduction icon is still there in calls.

ithehappy said:
• Same incoming call UI! You gotta be kidding me, who would like a non slider dumb looking answer/reject option? I certainly don't.
• Same and weird ICS lockscreen. Oh!
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I think these 2 wierd changes have been done to get around Apple's slide to unlock and similar patents. These changes cropped up after Apple tried to enforce these patents against Samsung devices.
Don't sweat about developer option, they are required by someone using GSII for app development. Some of these were present in GB too but under Applications menu and not main settings menu.
I feel this release was a mistake or Samsung is doing some kind of UAT using 3-4 countries.First thing is the version LPQ which looks like it's a development build and not a final release build since those usually have [Year][Month][Build] format which should have made this build LCx and not LPQ.

wow..thanks for this....saved myself from flashing it myself to test....sticking with cm9 for now then. cheers mate great review as always

bala_gamer said:
* Noise reduction icon is still there in calls.
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Which ROM have you flashed?
No way I have it on LPQ, the one I've flashed.
Please post a screen.

Stifler69 said:
wow..thanks for this....saved myself from flashing it myself to test....sticking with cm9 for now then. cheers mate great review as always
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God !! whenever i see you it remembers me of American Pie

So far so good for me,

Still awaiitng a CWM Version

wow..thanks for this....saved myself from flashing it myself to test

bala_gamer said:
God !! whenever i see you it remembers me of American Pie
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wait till you see my mum....
EDIT: no need to guess who gave this one star....still say a big thanks for this thread as it saved me from flashing it myself.

ithehappy said:
Which ROM have you flashed?
No way I have it on LPQ, the one I've flashed.
Please post a screen.
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I still have NR too. I have the nordic version (if my memory is good)
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium HD app

Stifler69 said:
wait till you see my mum....
EDIT: no need to guess who gave this one star....still say a big thanks for this thread as it saved me from flashing it myself.
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Id like to see your father.... like american pie father?? lol

Thanks for the info. Looks like im still waiting. Is it true the 3d homescreen scrolling has been removed? Someone said that in another thread, dont know if its bs or not.

Stifler69 said:
wait till you see my mum....
EDIT: no need to guess who gave this one star....still say a big thanks for this thread as it saved me from flashing it myself.
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Hahahah!! Guys got jokes xD
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

Thanks for this, i'll wait next one

[ROM]BAKED d2vzw blackbean-5 (10-1)

I am not the Dev nor maintain this but wanted to share this find - use at your own risk, I am not responsible for what you do with this.
To see some screen shots - go here:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/33645-rombaked-d2vzw-blackbean-5-10-1/
or just search under XDA.
** after some researching - go to : http://teamicemods.com/ or http://teamicemods.com/baked-changelogs/
You will find the P3113 version under Goo - http://goo.im/devs/BAKED/p3113/

awww... only for P3113... really like travp624's theming & cherry pickings...

baliriot said:
awww... only for P3113... really like travp624's theming & cherry pickings...
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I enjoyed his Kangorade ROM - I check Goo once in a while and saw this - when xxx0 shows up, I'll post

That's great. thanks for share.

john9 said:
That's great. thanks for share.
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anytime - couple of minor bugs but thats all understanable - will have to spend some dedicated time and let the dev know...

BAKED Blackbean-3
Flashed and running it , VERY customisable ....even more than a standard AOKP build. Apex launcher as default with a landscape dock as standard.
Loving it so far ! Lil bit buggy but still usable. ( Icons , wallpaper and widgets not in the ROM )
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Im going to try it out. Thanks.

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Im going to try it out. Thanks.
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Thoughts?
Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk 2

Its really nice and fast.

That's great. thanks for share.

My Initial Thoughts
Well I'm extremely annoyed - I was promised a few bugs (OP) and there are none! Drat! I wiped everything within an inch of it's life, then flashed the ROM followed by inverted gapps. I have not had one force close, no burps, no screen flicker, nada, nothing bad in 6 hours of heavy running.
This ROM is as smooth as , well, teflon - easily the equal of any CM10 I have tried. I noted with pleasure the toggles and particularly the "put the screen to sleep toggle" (I like to save mechanical switches whenever possible) and I can never understand why other devs don't include this very simple toggle.
Truth is, I will be using this as my DD on my GTP3113 - I'm not sure that any significant improvement is warranted.
Thanks much to hjkr and the original dev for this great piece of work.

docfreed said:
Well I'm extremely annoyed - I was promised a few bugs (OP) and there are none! Drat! I wiped everything within an inch of it's life, then flashed the ROM followed by inverted gapps. I have not had one force close, no burps, no screen flicker, nada, nothing bad in 6 hours of heavy running.
This ROM is as smooth as , well, teflon - easily the equal of any CM10 I have tried. I noted with pleasure the toggles and particularly the "put the screen to sleep toggle" (I like to save mechanical switches whenever possible) and I can never understand why other devs don't include this very simple toggle.
Truth is, I will be using this as my DD on my GTP3113 - I'm not sure that any significant improvement is warranted.
Thanks much to hjkr and the original dev for this great piece of work.
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I'll be sure to pass this over to the dev - I flashed this morning, tinkered with some settings, etc. Haven't tried the inverted apps nor tried to drop Jonsels awesome kernel on it - wanted to let the dev know if anything came across this forum, I'd be more than happy to relay over to him, etc.

hkjr said:
I'll be sure to pass this over to the dev - I flashed this morning, tinkered with some settings, etc. Haven't tried the inverted apps nor tried to drop Jonsels awesome kernel on it - wanted to let the dev know if anything came across this forum, I'd be more than happy to relay over to him, etc.
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The camera is borked - I think this true for CM10 generally (no way to exit app) so I d/l'd Camera JB+ and will use that. Only issue so far.

docfreed said:
The camera is borked - I think this true for CM10 generally (no way to exit app) so I d/l'd Camera JB+ and will use that. Only issue so far.
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camera's working fine for me

This rom is really nice. I flashed the inverted gapps and after several hours of steady use I haven't even had a stutter. Kangorade was the very first rom I flashed on this tab and this is the only one I've used since with this many features. Amazing job guys. Best alpha ever...
Sent from my GT-P3113 using XDA Premium HD app

Only major issue I had when I first flashed it was, Superuser was having problems allowing permissions and it froze up once or twice and had to do a hard reboot.But it seems to have settled in now and is playing nice. Froze up a few times initially when using some apps as well Maybe it was a bad flash from AOKP ? who knows ....
Really Impressed with it so far , nice to mess about with and customise that little bit more than you can with AOKP. Pretty cool you can edit build.props ( even though i use Rom Toolbox to do it , but a good feature to have none the less).Themes work well on the ROM.
Apex in landscape is a blessing !!!! Customisable settings menu as well . For the first build its pretty damn good , will be my ROM of choice that's for sure.Cant wait for the next builds to be released.
Only thing that i can fault is when you install an app and the icon is added automatically to your home page it seems to be cut off at the bottom , but deleting the icon and adding it from the app drawer again remedies that problem ( anyone else have that ?) Not sure it that's a problem with Apex as I'm using a theme on it with custom Icons.
On the navigation bar when you add new icons they show as "reflected " in the selection menu but don't seem to work in reality , but I'm making some new ones that you can add pretty much exactly the same as the ones in the ROM with a reflection, anyone wants them send me PM and i will send them over.Got a few more to do but wont take that long.
Apart from that its a sweet ROM ! Loving it big time

Plzzzzzz...........need it for P3100 too...........

silentvisitor said:
Plzzzzzz...........need it for P3100 too...........
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You're always left out on these. I was flashing 3100s on my 3113 but obviously mine has no phone function :silly:

I'm digging this so far. Can't seem to find anything wrong except for getting the screen to rotate when using trebuchet. Besides that all is hunky doory. Thanks! :thumbup:
Sent from low Earth orbit with my Skyrocket.

what about some themes? Where can I find different nav buttons and theme colors

[DISCUSSION] Lollipop on the Xperia Z2 - Share your thoughts

The long awaited lollipop update for the Xperia Z2 has started rolling out. Let's discuss here, our thoughts, what we like and our disappointments on this update. How it is, and how u think it should be.
This is to keep those who have updated informed and to help those who are yet to update get a virtual experience of the ROM, so to speak. Share ur thoughts, be straight to the point.
Please note that this is not an avenue to rant, 'App2sd' feature for instance is a sign that Sony listens, be reasonable, just share ur thoughts and ideas, as simple as that.
WELCOME TO LOLLIPOP

stanley08 said:
The long awaited lollipop update for the Xperia Z2 has started rolling out. Let's discuss here, our thoughts, what we like and our disappointments on this update. How it is, and how u think it should be.
This is to keep those who have updated informed and to help those who are yet to update get a virtual experience of the ROM, so to speak. Share ur thoughts, be straight to the point.
Please note that this is not an avenue to rant, 'App2sd' feature for instance is a sign that Sony listens, be reasonable, just share ur thoughts and ideas, as simple as that.
WELCOME TO LOLLIPOP
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Nothing wrong so far.All we need is root the pre rooted firmware method doesnt seem to work. If anyone managed to get root please enlighten us

There is a pre rooted lollipop ROM but the recovery doesn't work.

tazoman said:
There is a pre rooted lollipop ROM but the recovery doesn't work.
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Link?

IreshS said:
Link?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3057150

Has XLOUD been re-instated, or in general, is there an improvement to the audio/notification volumes?

I can see that they have added the ability to hide heads-up notifications by swiping up from 5.1. That's a nice addition.

Seems like no improvement in the camera software :crying:
The blue status bar on every application kinda disturbing(or rather unsightly) to me=/

earthtk said:
Seems like no improvement in the camera software :crying:
The blue status bar on every application kinda disturbing(or rather unsightly) to me=/
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Where is there need for improvement when the current camera is fine?
If you don't like blue, too bad you cannot rant that your next phone will be a Samsung like most kids here. Samsung's Lollipop is blue too.
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lee480 said:
Where is there need for improvement when the current camera is fine?
If you don't like blue, too bad you cannot rant that your next phone will be a Samsung like most kids here. Samsung's Lollipop is blue too.
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The post processing of picture is really bad. My xperia S aosp lollipop can take better pictures than my z2 at challenging situations-.-..
lol I will not go to samsung haha.. Anyway I realize it just themes. The colour can be changed .. Just wished it remain black, or dynamic colour status bar(lol.. maybe when xposed works)

This release is fluid with rare stutter around the edges.
Even kitkat has it so chill
Overall, apart from lollipop aesthetics Everything looks bit astray from Sony and more towards aosp.
However the current UI fluidity and snappiness is way better than kitkat.

earthtk said:
The post processing of picture is really bad. My xperia S aosp lollipop can take better pictures than my z2 at challenging situations-.-..
lol I will not go to samsung haha.. Anyway I realize it just themes. The colour can be changed .. Just wished it remain black, or dynamic colour status bar(lol.. maybe when xposed works)
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Then you must have a defective device there. Try sending in for warranty. My Z2 can take absolute better pictures than the Z and Ion.
MOD EDIT: No need to be insenstively judgemental

lollipop seems very fluid and fast
however im going back to my 4.4.4 backup for the next few days
my main issues are:
root not working properly
missing xposed framework
no recovery

lee480 said:
Then you must have a defective device there. Try sending in for warranty. My Z2 can take absolute better pictures than the Z and Ion.
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Wut.. What is wrong with you. I'm just stating what I feel and not complaining at all. Else I would had sold my z2 for something else. If you think camera is everything on z2 I think you are misunderstanding something.

Is it me or is the default colour for the status bar blue instead of black? Even in chrome the status bar is bright blue.

adamsmth663 said:
lollipop seems very fluid and fast
however im going back to my 4.4.4 backup for the next few days
my main issues are:
root not working properly
missing xposed framework
no recovery
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Xposed is available, if you have root. Niaboc79's pre-rooted zip file should work just fine. Regarding recovery, if you wanted to flash a zip file, you could flash a previous kernel via fastboot, boot into recovery and do your flashing. Then reboot again in fastboot and flash the kernel back that the Lollipop ROM came with. (I think that should work, can't think of a reason why it wouldn't)

IreshS said:
Is it me or is the default colour for the status bar blue instead of black? Even in chrome the status bar is bright blue.
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You can change it to other colours under themes. Well there are no black theme though.

Charging is very slow for me, actually when I'm using the phone it's discharging. Am I the only one having this problem?

lee480 said:
Where is there need for improvement when the current camera is fine?
If you don't like blue, too bad you cannot rant that your next phone will be a Samsung like most kids here. Samsung's Lollipop is blue too.
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The camera was supposed to have manual controls, as Lollipop allows. And it was deliberately not enabled.

Has there been a kernel update?

[5.0.2/5.1.1] Xperia Z Lollipop [Discussion]

So Finally Lollipop Is Here For Xperia Z!
So what are your reviews for Xperia Z running lollipop ?
My Review-
Lollipop 5.0.2 [.454]
Pros-
-Display tweaked much better
-Better Performance than Kitkat(Obvious)
-Battery Life? No Comments Yet
-Ultra Stamina Mode
-Multi User support
-Improved Camera performance (Great Photos in Backlight)
-Much More
Cons-
-Charging Very Slow (Used a 2A Charger)
-Heating more dan kitkat
-No Screen recording(Maybe not supported)
Etc
Lollipop 5.1.1 [.222]
-Better Performance
-Smooth animations
-Battery better than 5.0 bt not good as 4.4
-Settings New Icons
-No freezes or glitches
-Less heating than 5.0
-Stagefrieght Exploit is not yet patched in this build
Everyone might get different results and have different opinions.
Please Do post your reviews and Tips And tricks.Thanx! :laugh:

This update is super awesome B| there are no bugs so far, but A little issue with the flash light in quick settings when turning It on and off some thing wrong happen and oh yes the charging speed is slow (as you said before) but still rocks! I played mc5 for about 2 hours and didn't heat with me

I played some Mortal Kombat X for about 30 minutes, and i have to say that it doesn't heat up as much as KK. The CPU temp was about 45 celsius.

yes i noticed the slow charging and the overheating also...
i think the Icons are big for my taste .
the native keyboard is small
i have an issue that i don't know if anyone else has it, several twitter apps fail to authenticate , the only one i had luck with is Plume
Echofon, Ubersocial, Twidere, & tweetings all couldn't log to twitter.

Anyone tried changing screen resolution in build.prop to 320?
Should make it look like z ultra. I did in kk and jb before, not tried it yet in case of bootloop and I'm nowhere near a pc!

technaudio said:
Anyone tried changing screen resolution in build.prop to 320?
Should make it look like z ultra. I did in kk and jb before, not tried it yet in case of bootloop and I'm nowhere near a pc!
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That's the first thing I do after opening Injustice game and see it's lagging ). The procedure will not cause bootloop as I don't see any system binaries being tampered with.

theduke7 said:
yes i noticed the slow charging and the overheating also...
i think the Icons are big for my taste .
the native keyboard is small
i have an issue that i don't know if anyone else has it, several twitter apps fail to authenticate , the only one i had luck with is Plume
Echofon, Ubersocial, Twidere, & tweetings all couldn't log to twitter.
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Yes A issue with keyboard...its small i noticed after u said

shehabskull said:
This update is super awesome B| there are no bugs so far, but A little issue with the flash light in quick settings when turning It on and off some thing wrong happen and oh yes the charging speed is slow (as you said before) but still rocks! I played mc5 for about 2 hours and didn't heat with me
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Hows the gaming? I havent tried heavier games yet...better than kitkat or no imprvmnt?

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rom 6603 whit xposed and serajr and gravity all work

Keyboard looks the same to me, takes up about half the screen.
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Not experiencing slow charge, gone from 30-70% in just under an hour. On 2A car charger

technaudio said:
Keyboard looks the same to me, takes up about half the screen.
check in case you have enabled one hand keyboard
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I'm loving the update so far, best firmware I've used on the Z since! Performance is top notch and if this is the last firmware for the Z, I really don't mind.

Stable,but....
We have to slide notification bar 2 times to get through setting.
Icons are bigger compared to previous one.
In recent apps section close all button not attractive, and when we close all the apps,then it'll show 'no recent apps'. If we touch that screen it'll get through the screen. But this doesn't allow to get through, instead we have to click back button.

SonyRiFle said:
Hows the gaming? I havent tried heavier games yet...better than kitkat or no imprvmnt?
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Better than kk mc5 was always lagging on kk now it Is quite smooth

Jaguvar said:
We have to slide notification bar 2 times to get through setting.
Icons are bigger compared to previous one.
In recent apps section close all button not attractive, and when we close all the apps,then it'll show 'no recent apps'. If we touch that screen it'll get through the screen. But this doesn't allow to get through, instead we have to click back button.
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For the Quick Settings, I'm using this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.j4velin.notificationToggle
I know it's a small thing but I agree that sliding twice is annoying.

After 2 days of use, i can say that its the best firmware for our beloved Xperia z. Just 1 issue, changing is slower than kitkat.
Sent from my C6602 using xda app-developers app

Performance is OK but camera takes terrible pictures

i'm not sure, it feels smaller, still it's accurate and i don't hate it.
anyone else having the twitter apps issue?
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Jaguvar said:
We have to slide notification bar 2 times to get through setting.
Icons are bigger compared to previous one.
In recent apps section close all button not attractive, and when we close all the apps,then it'll show 'no recent apps'. If we touch that screen it'll get through the screen. But this doesn't allow to get through, instead we have to click back button.
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this is strange, for me when i click the close all button , it goes to the home screen right away after closing.
also i like that now theres an option to make the home screen rotate (change orientation)

Can I get any info on the battery life?
Is it good/bad, how long can it last on average/heavy use?

SDee96 said:
Can I get any info on the battery life?
Is it good/bad, how long can it last on average/heavy use?
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I can't say much for heavy use as I haven't had much of a chance to play around with my phone (C6616, flashed with Flashtool) but the standby time is pretty good.
Last night, was at 100% at 11pm and was at 95% this morning at 7am. And that is without Stamina/Greenify/etc!
From what I've read so far about our Lollipop update is that doing a factory reset after getting the OTA update is absolutely essential.