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WHAT'S NEW in 2.3.5. and Sense 3.0

Hello,
i found this new:
MESSAGING app - redesigned, changable text size, filter to see just one number history for contacts that have more numbers...
CALENDAR - more views..
MAIL - i dont like new look, i can see just 4 e-mails without scrooling
SCREEN LOCK - very cool
GALLERY app - a LOT faster
CAMERA APP - faster
WATCH app
TASK MANAGER app
new widgets, wallpapers, themes, sounds...
Did you find something else? Impressions after update?

O RLY ?!
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Task manager built in, new screen to select method of connection to PC (icons with SD card etc), small animations when you turn on.off wifi etc from HTC widget, overall the shell is much faster....
I am VERY satisfied with this update, so much improvements....

Great thread !
The Weather App has some major changes I like the new TXT message app lots to explore keep the changes coming
I like being able to see mem usage from Quick Settings
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Big Changes to HTC Weather App
Lots of new lock screens
Enable power efficiency is that new ?
New Connection Type Screen

Multimedia volume is much louder I have noticed. Just feels snappier overall.

You can resize the mails, go to settings and make the preview body lines or something like that none, also make text size smallest, now you can see 7 mails or so.

Mail sounds like a little scary for a user like me who use it a lot for daily work.
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Just rebooted for the first time since the update
It plays a sound when its booting during the white screen with HTC quietly brilliant
Hopefully you can turn that off
First bug I've noticed is the second stage of the unlock screen when you draw a pattern to unlock the phone its not showing the background just a black screen, I'm sure it used to show the background image ? ?

Guys the Sense 3.0 has been out for a while. I think we all know the diffs. Nothing really new compared to the last 3 months.

zelendel there are lot users not as adventurous us, they stick to official updates without root and usually they stick around the general section

I was wondering if it is possible the home screen rotation as you can have with other launchers... I think this is the only thing missing

that's correct, i personally don't have time to play with ROMs and i need something stable and reliable as i use my phone for work generally.
and i know that there are a lot of others like me. i know u are all up to sense 4,0 and that this is old news for u i know this thread is funny for more "advanced" users but think it will be ok for us "inferior" users
@accesser - thanks for uploads and support
- we got officially screenshot feature (power button + home)
what do think of battery usage? i feel it lasts shorter, maybe cause i play with it more...

dhd - stock rom 2.3.5 sense 3.0
and my proximity sensor it's not working anymore. yey...
and a little improvement of battery usage

nounejmic said:
that's correct, i personally don't have time to
@accesser - thanks for uploads and support
- we got officially screenshot feature (power button + home)
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Really ? neat I had no idea I was using screen shot app I'll try now I knew Android 4 had built in screen shot but not this edition

When I install skins from market, it is not showed in personalize->skins. There are only 3 default skins for HTC Sense 3.0. I've tried download skins from HTC Hub and that works correctly with no problems.
And I found out that all of NON-HTC skins aren't showed in skins option. If I install skin from HTC Hub, everything is OK, but when I install any skin for example from Android Market it's not showing in skins menu.
Can anyone help me

You can't install 3rd party skins yet due to the m10 tools not being updated. I've been waiting a while...
There's also a swipe function built into the text app.
And I believe the pattern lock screen has always had a black background on stock roms.
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Even sense 3.0 skins????!!!
Sent from my Desire HD

No. The recently released sense 3.0 roms for desire s and desire hd are a different resolution etc to the 3rd party made skins for sensation etc. Therefore they are not compatible and we have to wait for the m10 tools to be updated.
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Drummansam said:
And I believe the pattern lock screen has always had a black background on stock roms.
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Not sure about the other stuff, but I can confirm that the pattern lock screen does not have a black background on my current (stock) rom. I haven't got the upgrade yet, so it still has the same background as the home screen.

hamdir said:
zelendel there are lot users not as adventurous us, they stick to official updates without root and usually they stick around the general section
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I found my self a power user and I did not even bother to root it

[ROM][MIUI] MIUI 2.7.13[Development/BETA]

This is not my rom. Its from MIUI official.
Changelog 2.7.13:
[System]
New version Xiaomi accounts, support to synchronise contacts, messages data (See "Settings -> Account and sync" add web clients can synchronise content through http://i.xiaomi.com)
New app installation interface to support the installation source e.g. external media
[Phone]
Added T9 Search support for unfamiliar numbers when searching in call records
Significantly improved call log / dial-up panel opening speed
Optimise the operator selection interface, to avoid misuse
Optimised IP dial-up support before the phone number, dial "0" (off by default, can be set to default open)
Fix in some cases, the data connection leads to the phone FC error
Fix some numbers in Canadian network are displayed as "unknown number"
[Contact]
Added support for synchronisation of contact data (you must first add a new version of Xiaomi account, web client can be accessed via http://i.xiaomi.com)
[Messaging]
Added support for synchronisation of SMS data (you must first add a new version of Xiaomi account, web client can be accessed via http://i.xiaomi.com)
New network SMS (need to activate via SMS settings)
Optimise MMS support for gifs
Optimise MMS support for clicking hyperlinks
Fix recent contacts, attachments menu display ordering problems
Fix session page and list pages time format is inconsistent
[Lock screen, status bar, notification bar]
New Variety lock screen support to allow variable animation
Added Variety lock screen script support to control animation playback
Added Variety lock screen scripting language support for user actions (such as clicking of a button)
New Variety lock screen to support for theme personalisation settings
[Desktop]
Added support for customised desktop icon arrangement in 4x4 or 4x5 (See desktop effects -> select desktop layout)
Added new version of running tasks
New recent tasks beginners guide (show how to use recent tasks function)
Fix recent task clearance mechanisms problems
[Themes]
Add Recommended thematic support Foreword
Reduce 1/3 of the memory footprint
Optimise the rendering speed to improve browsing of wallpapers, making browsing smoother
Fix in some cases, the search for the Chinese characters causes FC error
[Camera]
New lock screen, press and hold the Back button camera switch
Added mute camera settings
Optimise default 16:9 full-screen format
Optimised to improve the touch focus strategy
Repair tripartite application call camera feature, click the View button leads to FC error
[Gallery]
Optimisation of the Album list page to display the cover of the memory usage is reduced to about 1/3
Fix camera vertical panoramic photo from the file manager to open the gallery, showing the horizontal view
Fix repeat click on the picture for a larger view, the Album picture will display slower
Fix Album list page sorted by time, the ascending and descending become unstable
Fix the SD card while browsing, Sort by Name Chinese, sorting becomes out of order
fix the gallery point more images, only the upper left corner displays a picture of the problem
New - Pictures from File Explorer and other third party apps to open in gallery
Optimise the list page of the album, memory usage is reduced to about half
Optimise the image details page new UI design
[Music]
Fix "folder" filter settings display the wrong information
[File Explorer]
Add the Xiaomi network disk (web interface can be accessed through http://pan.xiaomi.com)
[Browser]
Add a custom key shortcuts and gestures
[Notes]
Add new list view, support for dragging sorting, grouping, and deletion
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Download:
English/Chinese Language.
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Installed past few days and work just superb.....all working fined except fc when u click at phone status...very smooth and super fast....flashed siyahkernel v.1.3.8a and CRT Off - On (Deodex) mod on top of it and work nicelly.....i'am so happy lol....
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Weather widget i think only for China country only....just used fancy widget and work great...
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I cant find the official rom or anything about it in MOD EDIT: Links removed
How do you know this development is from the official miui ?[

This thread will get locked..
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romaninja said:
I cant find the official rom or anything about it in MOD EDIT: Links removed
How do you know this development is from the official miui ?[
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It is there....u can see at the right top web page...v.2.7.13 from miui china.....u can also went to MOD EDIT: Links removed (china official site)......or facebook miuirom lol....
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What's working & what's not?

Thank you very much for this.

sacredabyss said:
What's working & what's not?
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All working fined....except weathet widget (for China only)....No Google Playstore (next weekly updates will be inside), but u still can download using their build in market (Chiness version) or install apk as normal...
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Closed, "official" MIUI builds violate the GPL by not releasing kernel source, all MIUI builds released must come with an alternative kernel that has source available.
Also, if you did not develop it, it does not belong in development.

My small review after a week usage of Xperia Z.

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Screen - I quite use to the viewing angle already --- just sometimes I notice the white turn to slightly yellowish at bottom part when not in straight view. The screen never washed out for me. Mine was Sharp panel, you can check your panel here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2182432
White Balance - It was slightly warm by default, highly recommended install the ZL White Balance Control which let you tune the screen much better. Now my screen was correct white balance after change the setting to Saturation 9.0 and Hue 215. Get it here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190293
Loud Speaker - The origin bundle is too low volume and hissing sound if using dance song as ringtone. This problem can be solved after install the great PureXAudio mod. Get it here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190558
Bundle earpiece - Origin sound was a bit flat due to no bass, again using PureXAudio with setting of PureXHiClarity + Surround sound (VPT) as Studio, now it sound strong bass with clear vocal clarity. Edit: v11 just out and it was even much awesome, now I only use PureXHiClarity setting.
Heat - It really heat when playing games and watching movie. When I checking the temperature, it actually quite similar with my previous S III, more heat feel probably due to it slimmer design.
UI Smoothness - It was pretty smooth, but I believe it still can be much improve especially opening the Phone still can notice slightly less smooth on animation. But this was far far better than my previous S III already.
UI Design - I highly recommended flash the DoCoMo edition which change gray notification and navigation bar to awesome black + 10 toggles in notification bar instead of default 5 toggles. Also the extra useful add-on of Close all option at Recent Apps. Get it here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2202383
Launcher Design - It was pretty and nice, but miss the Infinite scroll in Launcher and App drawer, also it will be much better if it remember your current page at App Drawer.
Performance - I just compare with my friend Note II, both phone seems open same apps constantly.
Browser performance in Chrome - This is the happy part I try every website by clicking simultaneously, every website load much faster in my Xperia Z than Note II.
Camera - It was clear but less sharpen in details and noticeable over noise filter processing but still ok. Hope future Sony can improve the camera apps. Less processing, high quality jpg setting, or at least let user choose jpg quality preferences.
Small Apps - I much prefer this small apps compare with Samsung Multi-Windows which I find Multi-Windows still useless even in 5" screen. Recommended install the Small Torch, you can find it here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190508
Bravia Engine 2 - This is a great enhancement especially watching video, I not so like in image as sometimes I find it over vivid + whatever nicer you seen at album change when apply as wallpaper, I use QuickPic at the moment. Also, too bad Bravia Engine 2 never work in 3rd party apps, I do hope it get options to tick forever on, or at least let me use it at main launcher wallpaper part.
Navigation Bar - Default 48dpi is quite waste space, I use 36dpi version, get it here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2202383. Also I use fullscreen+ to set specific apps, especially all games run in full screen without navigation bar, this app is awesome and I find it much better than LMT. Buy it here - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...jcmVlblBsdXMiXQ.
Bootloader - This is the tricky one, and I not welcome Sony idea, once you unlocked it you will forever missing the Bravia Engine feature. I know Sony did this basically was prevent user leak out and aware the special setting did by Sony. I don't want to miss this as I find it well optimize for video output, which means I can't unlocked it. This do make some difficulties to me at least for now where I can't try any custom kernel.
Root - I recommended root as all features/enhancement to make your Xperia Z much better and great do required Root. Root won't lost the Bravia Engine 2 feature as long you never unlocked the bootloader. I use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186368 root tools, latest version is 1.0.2 where you can get it from official Japan site - http://blog.huhka.com/2013/03/root-xperia-...rootingkit.html
Did I regret buying Xperia Z ? - Definitely not.

lots of good info/links in here
thanks

Awesome info, thanks.

I like how you post links for every solution. There are a lot of threads with what people like and not, but sometimes others missing links to specific app/edit for making XZ better

Epic review is epic, gonna try some of these mods

A lot of effort done, been searching for things and found them here, thanx a million!
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Nice review, and with the solutions for all the issues... I have one question tought, that flashlight widget on the lock screen comes with the official rom?

labroste said:
Nice review, and with the solutions for all the issues... I have one question tought, that flashlight widget on the lock screen comes with the official rom?
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Nope, I get from others ROM and push in.

Add-on:
I just notice something!
Increasing the saturation on White Balance control (for root user that install this feature getting from ZL) will eventually gain better viewing angle!
I just increase my saturation up to 18 and Hue 200. It was much better viewing angle now and more vivid. (not over saturate). I notice the maximum saturation can push up to 18 only, as it will start blueish if you continue push over.

Album (6.0.A.0.26) & Walkman (8.3.A.0.2) Update for Xperia SP (all 4.3 devices?)

I'm on stock 4.3 and I was notified about new updates.... I'll post screens after install
Walkman goes to 8.3.A.0.2 and it seems is like recent Movies app
Album goes to 6.0.A.0.26 and I don't know yet what are the improvements
Both updates seems to give acces to unlimite services, in SP that was blocked (for walkman at least)
Album
Update Centre notification
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New menu sliding from the left
Here all images, with one random image/photo at the top, note the traslucent top (Home and option button). If u tap the photo at the top, the album shows all photos from that month
And note all menus are translucent
View images, now the album, share and options button doesn't have a black bar, nice (also, you can know Yiska, mi Schnauzer xD)
The new SenseMe(TM) Slideshow (with Yiska again xD), now you can set easily effects for de slideshow as well a background music
Walkman
Update Centre notification
New menu sliding from the left too
New look for the home screen of the walkman (the star was edited because is a photo that I have in the blueetooth folder xD). If u scroll down u get acces to music unlimited popular songs an playlists
The new Now Playing, with a stylish background (a little different from before)
And then the translucent menu
Settings
I'm looking for imrovements, in album app there's no be_album file yet so I think BE2 is not working yet, and actually I think this is .201 related (well 4.3 related)
Here you can dowload the apps in apk format, thanks to @alone_in_dark

Why my update center doesn't work? It says turn on mobile data.. When I activate it refresh button doesn't work...
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MH-Droid said:
Why my update center doesn't work? It says turn on mobile data.. When I activate it refresh button doesn't work...
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Reboot and try with WiFi

Ok works now downloading
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Only walkman was updated for me.

Both are updated here.
It is a nice update but the Walkman feels laggy

after update, mine do not show the service setting, music unlimited. hemmm

mrjraider said:
Both are updated here.
It is a nice update but the Walkman feels laggy
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Strange, update app says everything is up to date, and only walkman app was updated and album is 5.4...

Great update by sony
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Walkman updated this morning (was on existenz3.3.0) the new look is stylish but I hate that you cant seem to remove all the music unlimited rubbish now.
My gallery didnt show as needing updating but i used the file posted in the apps forum and it worked fine, nice that they have some more views now (including folder view) but they still really need to allow sorting of images/folders and setting default views. Ill stick with quickpic for now.
Now running Slimbean for LB and you can still install the walkman and gallery ok on non sony ROMs. Removed them though until they get better.

Oblox said:
Walkman updated this morning (was on existenz3.3.0) the new look is stylish but I hate that you cant seem to remove all the music unlimited rubbish now.
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Go into settings and switch it off..... Simple
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le grande magnetto said:
Strange, update app says everything is up to date, and only walkman app was updated and album is 5.4...
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Same problem

Klaudas said:
Same problem
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u can download the apps from the post linked in the bottom of first post, are not mine, alone_in_dark posted for u
If u update the app by this way, u can still get later updates when released, so no problem

QBerto said:
u can download the apps from the post linked in the bottom of first post, are not mine, alone_in_dark posted for u
If u update the app by this way, u can still get later updates when released, so no problem
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I'm more concerned not about that certain update, it may be sign that something is wrong with some other things, not the album app itself.

I updated both apps through update center, there this problem when I run album and go to settings it just opens an empty screen! is this a bug?!

Kianush said:
I updated both apps through update center, there this problem when I run album and go to settings it just opens an empty screen! is this a bug?!
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This doesnt happen to me....i would suggest you to restart your phone once and if that doesnt help, try uninstalling the update and do a fresh install again.
Sent from my C5302 using xda app-developers app

I'm on stock 4.3 and I was notified about new update Walkman 8.3.A.0.5

Yes its bug fix for Walkman
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18/8/14 Sony Media Apps (Beautiful Screenshots)

Hi Guys! I'm presenting you media apps from SONY
Introduction:
WALKMAN 8.4.A.3.1 (12/8/14)
• Bring folder support.
Link: http://d-h.st/08g
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Album 6.2.A.0.22 (3/8/14)
• Brings colour icons to the pull-out navigation menu, bringing it in line with other Sony apps.
• Ability to share online content and you now get the option to choose which online services appear in your navigation menu (Facebook, Picasa and Flickr).
Link:http://d-h.st/gT6
Movies 7.2.A.0.4 (18/8/14)
• improves the design and layout of the details page.
• shows related content on the cast, crew and details page from Video Unlimited.
•tThe app will now also inform you if there is an update in the notification tray.
Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/5mztvmwdo4z79gl/Movies_7.2.A.0.4.apk
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Additional Applications:[
AR Effect for Line Characters(8/4/14)
Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/xsol78a62fmn2mf/AR_effect_for_line_0.9.2.apk
Info Eye 1.4.10(3/8/14)
• Ability to save your Info-eye search history as well as synchronising these across devices using your Sony Entertainment Network account.
• Improved user interface, introducing larger information tiles to better view search results
Link: http://d-h.st/X4S
Background Defocus 1.2.6(24/4/14)
• Official from Playstore
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.backgrounddefocus
AR Effects 3.0.27(30/4/14)
• Record AR effects while shooting video.
• Post-load function adds additional theme effects from Google Play.
• Fun sound effects together with action of AR objects added.
• Touch AR objects on the screen to discover more sounds and actions.
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.androidapp.cameraaddon.areffect
Sketch 4.2(15/8/14)
• Notifications when new sticker packs are available as well as premium sticker packs
Link: http://d-h.st/npN
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Live Wallpapers:
Xperia Z2 Live Wallpapers(9/4/14)
Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/8i9iypxiut43kvr/Xperia_Z2.apk
Xperia S Cosmic Flow(9/4/14)
Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/9he7i054gxhgfw4/Xperia_S.apk
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Unavailable for my devices... Nexus 5, Nexus 4, OnePlus One

Overdose1986 said:
Unavailable for my devices... Nexus 5, Nexus 4, OnePlus One
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What do you mean unavailable?

reynaldi3 said:
What do you mean unavailable?
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I can't install it on any of my devices

Overdose1986 said:
I can't install it on any of my devices
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For additional apps, some needs xperia framework so it won't be installed.
But for Walkman, Album, Movies, Live Wallpapers are universal so they can be installed in any version of android (4.2+)
I've tested them on Samsung, Sony, LG and they work fine.
Which one do you try to install?

reynaldi3 said:
For additional apps, some needs xperia framework so it won't be installed.
But for Walkman, Album, Movies, Live Wallpapers are universal so they can be installed in any version of android (4.2+)
I've tested them on Samsung, Sony, LG and they work fine.
Which one do you try to install?
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Background Defocus 1.2.6(24/4/14)
and
AR Effects 3.0.27(30/4/14)
from playstore

Overdose1986 said:
Background Defocus 1.2.6(24/4/14)
and
AR Effects 3.0.27(30/4/14)
from playstore
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Ah that makes sense
Sorry but you need Sony camera framework to install camera add ons which I can't provide you now. Later I'll googling for it and let's hope I'll find them

very! very! strange permissions are in WALKMAN ...

Hey can u please upload a working xperia camera for our nexus ...Walkman is working but background defous etc are not working