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    Thread What's the correct model to get for use in Japan (and how!)?

    Still love my Z3 but MM OTA update fried the wifi&bt within a week. (Bad Sony. Bad.) So OP3 I'm ready for you. I'm going to order a USA version and have my friend ship it to tokyo. question1- Is there a better way to get one? After all, it's originating in China... question2- Is USA...
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    Thread now running M. How do I move L apps back to internal prior to adopting the SD?

    I will move my apps back to internal. then adopt and format card. then move them back to card. But, I can't find the setting to move my apps back to internal! Am i blind? When I look in settings|apps the settings keeps crashing. Restarting didn't help. Except for that im not experiencing any...
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    Thread D6653 won't allow update to 6.0.1

    Im in japan. my phone doesn't show ota for marshmallow, only for Sony bloatware. and pc companion on Mac says yes there is an update available... But then after about ten seconds the dialog box is replaced saying that I am running latest version available (though i have 5). Same results when I...
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    Thread [Q] How to netcast live STEREO audio from mics?

    im not interested in broadcasting pre-recorded mp3s. im not interested in broadcasting a live mono channel. i want to stream from the phone's mics so that anyone can tune in from the internet and hear BOTH my L and R audio channels. my xperia z3 has 2 mics. (and if that doesn't work, i also...
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    Thread [Q] to cross this bridge and go to heaven, answer me these questions seven...

    I've been enjoying my Z3 for 3 days now, having used a Note1 running MIUI for the last 3 years. (It still works great and i love miui, but I'm going for four years... i saw this D6653 on Amazon Warehouse open-box for $450, so i grabbed it. No warrantee, but perfect condition as far as i can...
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    Thread [Q] permission firewall recommendation?

    The feature I liked most about miui was that I could choose certain permissions and block them across all apps with one switch,then make a white list as necessary. For example an app going in to read my address book would get fed blank data until I whitelisted (so it wouldn't throw an error in...
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    Thread [Q] Can I buy a "Japanese Z3" in Japan and use it in the USA?

    if so, what model will work best in USA? Is the appropriate model rootable/unlockable yet? http://dl-developer.sonymobile.com/documentation/whitepapers/Xperia_Z3_D6603_D6633_D6643_D6653_D6616_WP_1.pdf D6603 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band...
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    Thread [Q] Considering the ¥/$ exchange rate, should I buy a Z3 in Japan (also saving tax)?

    Is the Z3 (Sony products) cheaper in Japan, like from BIC Camera? I'm going there soon. the exchange rate is favorable to get more Yen for my $ there. Plus, BIC gives 5% discount, and there's no tax if i show my passport. All added up, that would be over 30% savings for me. Would the Z3...
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    Thread ROM feature suggestion: WiFi radio shuts off when it loses signal >5min.

    ROM feature suggestion: WiFi radio shuts off when it loses signal >5min. For most of us, 3G connection might drop commonly, but wifi connections doesnt. it if drops, it means you walked away. and if you're walking away, do you really want your device to keep searching for new wifi signals in...
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    Thread Can music player use the sd card?

    how can I refresh the music player so it will display the music on the sd card? Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA App
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    Thread Need Hardware button for one-touch voicenotes

    Isn't there a way to do this on a device called Note? I just want to hit a button without unlocking and looking at it. Like for 4am thoughts or recording the contents ofmy pocket. Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA App
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    Thread [Q] 9 Qs re finding, selecting roms, battery life

    i have looked and not found threads with this info. i know i was supposed to try that first... i have tried modaco and cg roms on my g2. id like to choose one and stick with it after i decide on it. 1. where can i find the best collection of available roms? 2. where can i find a short...