Recent content by Crezt

If I wanna stick to KitKat, how do I remove the constant notification in the drop-down bar? Also, how does Lollipop deal with managing contacts, merging duplicates, contact list layout, etc (not too happy with that in 4.4.4)?

I (finally) got the OTA update notification to switch to Lollipop from 4.4.4 KitKat. I believe there is a 5.0.2 version out there as well, but haven't gotten this alternative yet? Would I gain anything from this update except aesthetics upgrades? What can I expect from battery life (a big...

My Xperia Z exploded on me and I bought a used Droid Razr (XT910) to get me by. It is an un-rooted Nordic variant with the 4.0.4 version of ICS (system version 672.180.41.XT910.NonEFIGSRetail.en.EU) being the latest (with Nordic languages), however I believe the US version was de-facto...

It looks like the Towelroot procedure can be performed by a n00b like myself without any imminent danger of bricking, correct? However it requires a Windows computer, no? Sony Support got back from me with the conclusion that I can send the device to Sweden to get the remover the counter...

I actually have the plain old 4.3 with build number 10.4.C.0.814. I have no clue why it hasn't let me download 4.4 (it says there are no available updates in the Update Center)?

Wait, so there is hope? But I thought unlocking the bootloader was a contingency for getting root access?

So, you can't root the device if it's so-called 'counter blocked'?

Thanks for the tips. I have sent the Norwegian Support Department an e-mail. Crossing my fingers. I have already spent $250 on 2x new screens, so I'd hate to see this thing end up being useless. Plus, I like it.

That's horrible news. I can't even get past it by rooting the phone? :crying:

****, I got the number 0, so apparently my phone is not unlockable? :(

Thanks for the feedback, guys. It's a model C6606 with the T-Mobile logos and bloatware. The IMEI # when doing the number combination matches the number on the underside of the phone. Actually, that is a valid point. I know for a fact that it's a T-Mobile device, but the previous owner could...

Anyone? :confused:

I bought a used (unrooted, AFAIK) Xperia Z (Android 4.3) and have used it on T-Mobile's own prepaid plan for the better part of the last year. I recently moved (back) to Europe and requested the unlock code from T-Mobile and upon confirming the IMEI they provided it with no qualms. However, it...

These two knobs (under the lens/flash, with an arrow between them): w w w . l a p t o pm a g . co m / r e v ie w / n e w g a l l e r y .aspx?id=42981#top (link broken apart on purpose) A better battery and 720p video sounds nice! By the way, how is it recommended to charge the battery the...

I just got an MB525 with Android 2.2.2 and the SOC camera module (doh?). I'm fairly happy aside from it freezing up once in a while and that I'm not crazy about MOTOBLUR. However, I can turn in this one for free and wait for the new one to arrive (beginning of September?), which should cost...