I was wondering - what would the perfect mash up of ROM features be, if I combined the stock ROMs from the manufacturers of Android devices I have owned?
I liked the Sense launcher and the widgets on HTC Wildfire S, which was my first Android device. Also the alarm clock. It was nice to look at.
The HTC broke up contact numbers in pairs of two, as they should be in Denmark, with 8 digits in phone numbers. The extended reboot menu, with shutdown, reboot and fast boot was a nice feature.
I miss the reboot option natively on the Z.
On i9100 I *hated* TouchWiz and the colors! Also, the lack of notification LED was a huge problem for me.
The lack of to disable the preview of incoming texts, so they would light up screen and scroll through the notification bar, had me starting using Handcent SMS.
Now I use Handcent, because it also can customize notification colors in the status bar, and notification LED color.
They i9100 on 4.0.0 firmware broke up contact numbers in pairs of two, that was good, but it could not disable the preview of incoming texts, that was bad.
Later firmware updates gave the ability to disable text preview, but broke up contacts in sets of 3-3-2, making the number difficult to read.
Call quality was lousy because of the forced noice cancelling and the weak antenna.
All in all the i9100, being a high end device, had some serious flaws when I come to think about it.
I liked the extended sound control panel in the i9100, and I miss it on the Z.
From CM I miss fast toggles to toggle 2/3/4G.
I would love the stock ROM on the Z to have customizable notification LED in the message app, and privacy box like Handcent SMS.
Aqua Mail beats stock mail app by a mile.
Z have a very stable software and a low amount of wake locks. I really like that. However, the screen really drinks all the battery no time - or so it feels like.
Do you have similar thoughts to share?
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hi
with the new xperia themes feature for xperia home , is it possible to make your own themes and if so how ?
i remember the z1 had this feature i think was best shot(takes a few photos and you pick the best ) is it available for the new xperia z 4.3 update ?
i notice the led on the phone after 4.3 update just lights up continuously only when i have an incoming call and not blinks is this a glitch ?
thanks
keith456 said:
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Hi there
For the themes refer to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2594351
That app is called timeshift burst it takes around 60 photos in a second and lets you selct the best one download it from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577869
I dont know about the notification led, mine doesnt blink when a call comes it only blinks when a message/mail comes
Posted on June 17, 2014
Sony has been giving away some hints about Xperia owners can expect when KitKat 4.4.3 heads their way and 4.4.2 for the Xperia X, SP, T, TX and V. It has been suggested that features will be along the lines of those of the Xperia Sirius and the Z1 and features could also include two brand new user interfaces, along with camera modes and battery managers.
The interface for the Sony Sirius did get leaked and with it came a simple homescreen along with the Xperia one. In the leak you could see changes to the icons along with the addition of new status bar icons and battery icon.
With the release of Jelly Bean 4.3 Sony offered Smart Social apps along with new camera modes and user interface. The Sony Xperia Z1, Ultra X and other devices in the Z series may have features that are exclusive from Sirius. These may include Timeshift video and Background Defocus.
The Smart app was updated with a new look and it features a Close All button. This is a part of the Recent Apps and comes with Smart Backlight. This is somewhat similar to what owners of the Samsung handsets have with Smart Stay. The KitKat 4.4.3 update comes with support for call handling, double tap to wake and white balance.
The Xperia Sirius has some sound options that are new and this includes audio accessory support along with high resolution audio USB. It is to get S Force audio and Clear Audio along with xLoud engine.
It offers owners customisation choices when it comes to notification along with status bar. This includes My Xperia themes. Right now those with Jelly Bean 4.3 cannot apply a lot of customisation with My Xperia Themes.
Along with this KitKat has brought with it stamina mode, better power management, low battery, location based Wi-Fi and it allows the background data to be queued so as to save on the battery.
The Sony Xperia Z will get updated first to KitKat, followed by the Xperia SP, T, TX and V, which could have to wait for some time for Android 4.4.3.
Nice
Nice to dream... but... Seriously? What's the source of all this info?? :cyclops:
themis0009 said:
Posted on June 17, 2014
Sony has been giving away some hints about Xperia owners can expect when KitKat 4.4.3 heads their way and 4.4.2 for the Xperia X, SP, T, TX and V. It has been suggested that features will be along the lines of those of the Xperia Sirius and the Z1 and features could also include two brand new user interfaces, along with camera modes and battery managers.
The interface for the Sony Sirius did get leaked and with it came a simple homescreen along with the Xperia one. In the leak you could see changes to the icons along with the addition of new status bar icons and battery icon.
With the release of Jelly Bean 4.3 Sony offered Smart Social apps along with new camera modes and user interface. The Sony Xperia Z1, Ultra X and other devices in the Z series may have features that are exclusive from Sirius. These may include Timeshift video and Background Defocus.
The Smart app was updated with a new look and it features a Close All button. This is a part of the Recent Apps and comes with Smart Backlight. This is somewhat similar to what owners of the Samsung handsets have with Smart Stay. The KitKat 4.4.3 update comes with support for call handling, double tap to wake and white balance.
The Xperia Sirius has some sound options that are new and this includes audio accessory support along with high resolution audio USB. It is to get S Force audio and Clear Audio along with xLoud engine.
It offers owners customisation choices when it comes to notification along with status bar. This includes My Xperia themes. Right now those with Jelly Bean 4.3 cannot apply a lot of customisation with My Xperia Themes.
Along with this KitKat has brought with it stamina mode, better power management, low battery, location based Wi-Fi and it allows the background data to be queued so as to save on the battery.
The Sony Xperia Z will get updated first to KitKat, followed by the Xperia SP, T, TX and V, which could have to wait for some time for Android 4.4.3.
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Hope for that...
How about these features for example?
- lower memory requirements and better memory management
- user-customizable setup / debloat-able, not one size fits it all
- sort of semi-administrator rights out of the box, for example kind of which makes the owner rooted temporary to allow removal of items definitely not needed
- day and night UI setting (EvolveSMS and some other apps have this, it's brilliant)
- colour accents choosable
- navigation button user adjustable right out of the box
- a power menu with reboot option included
- bring back the screenshot option to the power menu
- a numbering of the volume and brightness adjuster scales for easier remembering, or on-screen number pop-up
- reliable repeat notifications for calendar, sms and other occurrences, even when the phone is sleeping
- adjustable LED colours for different notification types
- more reliable syncing for calendar + phone book, and not binding sync function to the presence of the latest version Play Services
- a user control of which metadata may be synced
- setting for combining camera pixels together lowering their total number and increasing effective pixel size, therefore actually achieving a better image quality
- thoroughly cleaning up the Play Store
- not binding paid apps functioning to the presence of Play Store
- clearer descriptions of what has been changed when upgrades are presented, not just "performance enhancements"
- revise the user rating system to actually provide useful information
- stop counting the number of features as the benchmark, but to highlight and promote other features such as efficiency, ease of use, or battery friendliness
- stop removing setup and preference options, many apps actually have become less user friendly and crippled
- give the user always a choice.
fedemyth said:
Nice to dream... but... Seriously? What's the source of all this info?? :cyclops:
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http://motoringcrunch.com/news/sony-xperia-phones-to-get-exclusive-4-4-3-kitkat-features/10018444/
Is this guy reliable?
Looks like a serious info leaked by a Sony dev but its not.lolz
If 4.4.2 arrives for my XV, i will try stickin with sony and my XV.
If not i will go for S5
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sony site still says under investigation
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-t/
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-v/
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-sp/
so maybe there is hope but im not too worried we have great roms available as it is
istux said:
http://motoringcrunch.com/news/sony-xperia-phones-to-get-exclusive-4-4-3-kitkat-features/10018444/
Is this guy reliable?
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No sources
dreams on! :victory:
It's hard to believe but phonearena.com confirmed it, we will get kitkat upgrade
"gadgets need love too"
harrymason37 said:
It's hard to believe but phonearena.com confirmed it, we will get kitkat upgrade
"gadgets need love too"
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Where and when? I can't really find anything about that...
harrymason37 said:
It's hard to believe but phonearena.com confirmed it, we will get kitkat upgrade
"gadgets need love too"
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Here is what they know so far: http://www.phonearena.com/news/When-will-my-phone-get-the-Android-4.4-KitKat-update-here-is-what-we-know_id48960
So, where did you get your info?
Link please.
This can help too http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony...KitKat-Xperia-T-TX-V-ZR-might-be-next_id49597
daniel090588 said:
This can help too http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony...KitKat-Xperia-T-TX-V-ZR-might-be-next_id49597
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22 Nov 2013 - old news
Oh man... I'm so excited I didn't notice the date. Shame on me
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http://www.kdramastars.com/articles...ve-kitkat-features-starts-release-android.htm
i think this is where he got all those infos
I think you no longer need to wait for 4.4, plenty of expired 18 months ....
Mircinko96 said:
I think you no longer need to wait for 4.4, plenty of expired 18 months ....
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the xperia t have 2 years support bcs the t was sony's flagship right ?
LOL?
http://www.christiantoday.com/artic...update.rolls.out.sony.xperia.phones/38514.htm
I wouldn't believe that because it didn't say anything about Xperia Z,it looks like a fake,just my opinion.
How do I activate Pen Mode on rooted xperia Z1 like the one present on Z Ultra
There is a mod in the development section for this, please search for it
Did you not see this
http://prntscr.com/3wnqfk
when you typed in the title of the new thread?
aamirmushtaq said:
How do I activate Pen Mode on rooted xperia Z1 like the one present on Z Ultra
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You can use "Pimp My Z1" from the google play, You can turn this option on over there.
Alternatively You can use separate app: d-h.st/mZl (add http in front)
Hey! Recently I read some article about an app Discolight for Sony xperia SP, which is really great but it has some issues with missed calls notification, message notification etc.
Sony pushed out EXPERIMENTAL API for illumination bar.
Is there someone who knows what to do to make my xperia SP indicate my notifications with "tuttifruti" colours?
like in the picture?
Thanks!
Please ask in Q&A section. next time if you want to make a thread with a question, make it there.
delete it while you can. and you can find the same question in that section.
Dezideria07 said:
Hey! Recently I read some article about an app Discolight for Sony xperia SP, which is really great but it has some issues with missed calls notification, message notification etc.
Sony pushed out EXPERIMENTAL API for illumination bar.
Is there someone who knows what to do to make my xperia SP indicate my notifications with "tuttifruti" colours?
like in the picture?
Thanks!
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I think you can use UDisco to do such effects, I think it was called rainbow. But as for notification effects-I don't know.
This app also make separate color leds for xperia SP
"Led Music Effect" is valiable in playstore