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  1. sirbrian

    Post Android 10 is rolling out (52.1.A.0.532)

    Having couple of issues on my XZ2 Premium (in Singapore) 1) Fingerprint unlock is very slow or unresponsive now. It seems to unlock fast only with phone in hand and upright towards face. 2) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and (more importantly to me) the NFC icons are no longer persistent notification on the...
  2. sirbrian

    Post Android 10 is rolling out (52.1.A.0.532)

    Looks like almost all of us (which I assume are of diff region) are facing different problems despite having the same update...
  3. sirbrian

    Post Android 10 is rolling out (52.1.A.0.532)

    Notification icons of NFC, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, is no longer persistent on the top bar, unless connected ---------- Post added at 09:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:11 PM ---------- You confirm you still have panorama? The APP is not even installed anymore in my phone. And I can't...
  4. sirbrian

    Post Android 10 is rolling out (52.1.A.0.532)

    And camera has lost the important Panaroma option. Fingerprint unlock is very slow too.
  5. sirbrian

    Post [Q] Which cases fit the magnetic dock?

    I am using Chabel case from Korea and Case-Mate Sony Xperia Z3 Tough Case. Both can dock charge
  6. sirbrian

    Post [FTF] Stock Firmware for Xperia Z3 D6602, D6603, D6606, D6653, D6616 Mega Collection

    I noticed that battery drain is higher. Even when the phone is on stdby or screen is off. I'm turning the VoLTE option off. Don't really see or hear the difference.
  7. sirbrian

    Post [FTF] Stock Firmware for Xperia Z3 D6602, D6603, D6606, D6653, D6616 Mega Collection

    The 1st noticeable difference is the there is the VO))LTE symbol now instead of the LTE above the signal bars
  8. sirbrian

    Post S.onyTablet.S v6.5 [ALLinONE] - new: Update OEM Apps! automatic ICS ROOT!, JB ROOT!

    Advice needed for a China Tablet S I'm a newbie when comes to customizing an Xperia, even in rooting. Appreciate if anyone can advice me on the following: QUOTE CHINA DEVICE TUTORIAL! v0.4: 1. Root device using option no.1, 2. Run tweaks&mods - and apply Rescue-Backdoor function, 3. Run...
  9. sirbrian

    Post Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 20.07.2014] - Updated: New Z2 Root by CubeandCube

    Can I root using this method if I update my phone to the latest 6.1.A.2.55 firmware? Or should I just root first?
  10. sirbrian

    Post [Q] Actual Location of Notification LED & Proximity and Light Sensors of Acro S

    Just to remind all NOT to order from protectionfilms24 for your Acro S as they WILL cut it WRONG! The decline to do a new one and I am not going to waste my money to ship it back to them just to get a refund. I offered to them a solution to recut to correct specs and resnd to me but the...
  11. sirbrian

    Post Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 20.07.2014] - Updated: New Z2 Root by CubeandCube

    Does it work for Acro S? I assume I choose the LT26...?
  12. sirbrian

    Thread [Q] Actual Location of Notification LED & Proximity and Light Sensors of Acro S

    HELP and ADVICE and FEEDBACK needed! Calling all fellow Acro S user. I am having a dispute with protectionfilms24 (base in Germany) over the cut outs on their 3M Vikuiti Screen Protectors that I had ordered. I have ordered both the Vikuiti DQCM30 & ADQC27 and it seems that the cut out for the...
  13. sirbrian

    Post [Tut] Rooting the Acro S the easy way

    Rooting 6.1.A.2.45 Advice Needed Hi sorry to ask this again as I'm still lost... I just turned on the phone for the 1st time yesterday. I immediately update OTA to 6.1.A.2.45. Am spending a ridiculous amount of time trying to install back the apps, and realised all by save games data could...
  14. sirbrian

    Post [Tut] Rooting the Acro S the easy way

    Thanks for your advice. I was just thinking of using TB to restore mainly the 5 games and its saved files. As for the rest I willl install directly from Google Play. THEN I will use TB again to backup...but there is where I need to root. I remember that for SGS, it was easy to get root by...
  15. sirbrian

    Post [NEWS/INFO][SONY XPERIA ZU/HONAMI] Sony Xperia 2012 to 2014 Devices

    I already given up waiting and bought the Xperia Acro S liao...now my biggest problem is learning how to rrot the phone... With the release of nes of the new and upcoming LG Optimus G with quad S4 and 320 chip and True HD IPS, I think I will wiat till next year for Sony to release a proper...
  16. sirbrian

    Post [Tut] Rooting the Acro S the easy way

    I have been following this thread for a few days already and coming from a SGS user to Acro S, I now realise that it is so so so complicated to root my new phone... Anyone is so kind enough to guide me again? I really need to root my phone fast as I need to use TB to restore my apps and the...
  17. sirbrian

    Post [NEWS/INFO][SONY XPERIA ZU/HONAMI] Sony Xperia 2012 to 2014 Devices

    Are you getting the Ion or Acro S? I can't decide on my end what to get...
  18. sirbrian

    Post [NEWS/INFO][SONY XPERIA ZU/HONAMI] Sony Xperia 2012 to 2014 Devices

    Thanks for the advice. The desktop charger is included in the Acro S package. I thought this is common? Anyway the sales rep sys that they do not sell additional desktop charger. The Ion dock is avail and sold seperately and is not in the package. I am comparing both of the screen size and...
  19. sirbrian

    Post [NEWS/INFO][SONY XPERIA ZU/HONAMI] Sony Xperia 2012 to 2014 Devices

    I just came back from the Main Sony store in Singapore. Had a feel of both the Ion and Acro S. Told the sale rep that I was thinking of waiting for the GX/Hayabusa. But he told me not to wait as there is no plan for it to be avail in Singapore till early next year. So it looks like the Ion or...
  20. sirbrian

    Post [NEWS/INFO][SONY XPERIA ZU/HONAMI] Sony Xperia 2012 to 2014 Devices

    Can't wait any longer... The Xperia Ion and Acro S are launched today in my county. All the carriers and Sony themselves have begun selling. I don't think i can wait for the GX any longer. OR should I. Which sould I get? Some recommendaitons pls, thanks.
  21. sirbrian

    Post [NEWS/INFO][SONY XPERIA ZU/HONAMI] Sony Xperia 2012 to 2014 Devices

    I agree fully with you too...I will be getting the Acro S or the Ion one they're available in my country. I too can't wait anymore as I am about to place my SGS on the road so that a bus can go over it...at the same time I can test the Otterbox case:p
  22. sirbrian

    Post [NEWS/INFO][SONY XPERIA ZU/HONAMI] Sony Xperia 2012 to 2014 Devices

    Hi any update on the look and specs of Mint? I really can't wait any longer to go back to Sony since I have been using the SGS for 2 years already. Stupid phone keeps freezing. I know that the Acro S and Ion will be launching in my country real real soon. But I need your advise, is it better...
  23. sirbrian

    Post [NEWS/INFO][SONY XPERIA ZU/HONAMI] Sony Xperia 2012 to 2014 Devices

    It is confirmed that Acro S is coming to Singapore in Q3!!!! My wait is finally over although I was more hoping for the Xperia GX! http://justinng.sg/2012/06/20/sony-xperia-smartphones-southeast-asia-debut/
  24. sirbrian

    Post Sony Mobile prepping “a surprise” for Monday 11 June , let's share your wishes ...

    It has been announced!!!! https://apps.facebook.com/sonyxperiahub/global/fast-forward
  25. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    I don't know which JW5 ROM is the best, furthermore Darky/Ficeto only just released JW4...actually more lazy to reflash again as I have too many games and I always lose the save games when "upgrading" as was told not suppose to restore data but only apps... Anyway which JW5 works best with...
  26. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    I can't use 2.7.4 on my current ROM cos it says not compatible in the starting of this thread...
  27. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    I was using 2.5.0 but face quite a far bit of hanging and reboots and bootloops etc. Then someone advise me to sick to 2.4.0, so I did...:p
  28. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    where may i download 2.4.0 and 2.4.0bm?
  29. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    Thanks for your advice once again. Lastly, can I upgrade the Manager to 0.74 even though I stay at 2.4.0? Some ppl says 2.5.0 is not suitable for my current ROM, is it true? Although I know you had said many times that it is.
  30. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    Oh I don't need any apps like AnTuTu or SetCPU to overclock? Thanks. So I just set in the Semaphore Manager to OC at 1200. How about the rest like Governors, Schedulers, Low Memory Killer and SD-Card read ahead? What is the best settings?
  31. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    Oh I don't need any apps like AnTuTu or SetCPU to overclock? Thanks. So I just set in the Semaphore Manager to OC at 1200. How about the rest like Governors, Schedulers, Low Memory Killerm and SD-Card read ahead? What is the best settings? ---------- Post added at 10:52 PM ---------- Previous...
  32. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    Newbie in OC needs Advice I seriously would want to OC my phone. I face bad lags when playing DH3. As I have never done OC before, I would life to ask for the following advice: 1) what is the best setting in the kernel for OC? 2) Do I need an app for OC. If so, what app should I buy? 3)...
  33. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    But I can't create a backup cos when i use root explorer, i realise that this file does not exist, yet.
  34. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    I have just did a completely clean reflashed and I still suffer from redraws on Go Launcher, and reboots about 5mins after entering int home screen from already a reboot (it is like a boot loop). Anyway fro the redraw, is it safe to use this solution that I have found on another site...
  35. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    What is the best ICS ROM to go to if I want to continue using your Kernel?
  36. sirbrian

    Post [Q] Xperia S' screen problems

    May I know where did you buy yours? Is it from SingTel or the distributor without contract? I bough mine from the latter from the last IT Show and has shipped it out to my S-I-L in overseas...so far she did not feedback anything to me, am wondering if I need t inform her of this possibility...
  37. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    I did the same method and had to endure a 1.5hrs bootloop. Guess "cleaning the wifi" is a bluff.. ---------- Post added at 10:27 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:24 AM ---------- And have u tried cleaning the two folders and without bootloop? I really dread doing anything now face...
  38. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    How to wipe off the wifi access point data? Just a simple deleting the WiFi Network in Settings or there is a folder to clean it up? Thanks ---------- Post added at 07:27 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:22 AM ---------- Wow i envy your bootloop is only 1-3 times...mine can be as...
  39. sirbrian

    Post I9000XWJW1 (Android 2.3.6)

    Most of the time I experience bootloop because I had to forced reboot my devicce and not because i forgotto turn the wifi...anyway thanks for your advise.
  40. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    Device is not hot when rebooted, of course after 3 hours of bootloop it will be.. I still can't find out which app that causes this...is there a way? One of the Darky Dev decode some logs file and says it is not app related, but Kernel related..
  41. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    I don't use UV and OC...in fact don't know how to.
  42. sirbrian

    Post I9000XWJW1 (Android 2.3.6)

    Is there any solution to this bootloop?
  43. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    bootloops I have been experiencing bootloops for the past 6 weeks. It occures when the phone reboot with WiFi is still left on. I had posted this problem in darky's forum and was advised that it maybe due to the Semaphore Kernel DarkyROM v10.4.2 [XWJW1] I have been using this Kernel even on...
  44. sirbrian

    Post I9000XWJW1 (Android 2.3.6)

    Bootloop with WiFi left on during reboot Hi, is there any solution to the bootloop with WiFi on during reboot, as I am experiencing this too.
  45. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    I have been experiencing bootloops after 2 weeks flashing to DarkyRom 10.4.2 and to Semaphore 2.5.0. The bootloops only started when I travel to another country for vacation (2 weeks of stablility after flashing). Bootloops only happen when I have to reboot the phone manually/automaically due...
  46. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    I can't access th ADB files hosted in MediaFire due to the Great Firewall of China. Yes I can access the recovery mode. What's next?
  47. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    I am not doing UVing/OCing. All my settings as per default. It only all started when I arrive in China. I was wondering if it is because due to roaming? Any idea how do I recovery from bootloop? What is ADB?
  48. sirbrian

    Post [KERNEL] Semaphore 2.7.4 (CF-Root + Voodoo Snd v10 + OC/UV + BLN)

    I am now in a remote county in China and will be here for the next 2 weeks...and to my horror, I had already 3 occasions of bootloops! I finally realised that if I have the WiFi or/and GPS still turn on when I have to reboot the phone either thorugh the power menu or by holding the power button...