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Sony Xperia S

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  • #452
    marcbrophy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,428 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    batistuta9 wrote: »
    mines reads like this so it's locked, right?

    [x] network 5
    [] network subset 0
    [] service provider 0
    [] corporate 0
    [] SIM 0

    but do you know what the rest of it means?




    i'm new enough to using android phones so looking for some info

    I'm with three - as i think you are - & it's says the following in the services menu >> service info >> Configuration. Rooting status: Bootloader unlock allowed: No

    what exactly does this mean? are you not able to root the phone?

    Yes, it's locked alright! The others are different locks that can be applied to the phone, but because yours is network locked, then it'll only accept that networks sim card.

    As for the bootloader, I think you may be able to root it, but not install custom ROMs! Maybe ED E can explain that one further?
    batistuta9 wrote: »
    when i connected the phone to my laptop & installed Sony PC Companion it says new software is available - 6.0.A.3.75

    i currently have .62 on the phone & i'am with 3, but from reading this thread i gathered 3 weren't going to release these (or whatever you call it) & just wait for ICS, so if i install the .75 firmware will the phone stop working or anything like that?

    also from here: http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-s/ it's says there's the latest android software from sony is available, would that be the .75 firmware as well or ICS & again can i/should i install it?

    though on the phone in the update Center it says "your phone already has the latest available system updates"

    Just hook it up to PC companion and install the latest firmware (.75) for your phone.

    No it will not stop working. Why would it?

    .75 has some bug fixes for the phone, is a bit smoother and more responsive than the .62 that came on your phone. It is still GB, and not ICS, but that is on it's way fairly soon. (Due for release in late June)


  • #453
    killabban182
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭killabban182


    Does the xperia S have DNLA


  • #454
    ThunbergsAreGo
    Registered Users Posts: 10,399 ✭✭✭✭ThunbergsAreGo


    According to this, yes


    http://community.phones4u.co.uk/sharing-content-with-dlna-devices-using-the-sony-xperia-s/


  • #455
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,163 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    so-it-has-begun-spiderman-YeHYW2.jpg

    ICS IS ROLLING OUT! Wooooot


  • #456
    marcbrophy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,428 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    Sweet as a nut!!! :pac:

    Edit: link


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  • #457
    ThunbergsAreGo
    Registered Users Posts: 10,399 ✭✭✭✭ThunbergsAreGo


    Nice, when do we reckon we will officially get this?


  • #458
    marcbrophy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,428 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    naughtb4 wrote: »
    Nice, when do we reckon we will officially get this?

    You can have this right now, if you are willing to use the Flashtool program and install the file that's floating around xda!

    Otherwise, it's a 6 week rollout, and your version could be released to your network at any time during this, probably having to wait a little bit longer whilst your network customises it for their customers and then releases it!

    Even if you are unbranded (the software isn't network specific), you still need to wait until the country specific update is released by Sony!


  • #459
    Ericaa
    Registered Users Posts: 533 ✭✭✭Ericaa


    YES, getting this as soon as I get home WHEEE


  • #460
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,163 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Swiss Generic FTF is on XDA alright, only a very small batch have gotten it officially so far.


    Gonna update later tonight myself.


    Also, this is an in place update but ITS RECOMMENDED in any such case to FACTORY RESTORE.


  • #461
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,163 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Before and After, .67 IRL(Three) to LT26_6.1.A.0.452_Generic_CH, up 6 but practically faster I think.

    461952_2058599402731_1783308630_o.jpg
    556128_2247086434789_366057039_n.jpg


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  • #462
    ThunbergsAreGo
    Registered Users Posts: 10,399 ✭✭✭✭ThunbergsAreGo


    Noticing any nice changes yourself?

    Thinking about Flashing but might just wait for the Meteor update to be pushed out (bit of an Android noob)


  • #463
    120_Minutes
    Registered Users Posts: 4,706 ✭✭✭120_Minutes


    Can anyone confirm battery improvements on ICS, thats the major reason I need this update.


  • #464
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,163 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    120_Minutes wrote: »
    Can anyone confirm battery improvements on ICS, thats the major reason I need this update.

    Not sure about battery life but charging seems slower :S


  • #465
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,163 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    FM Radio broken for anyone else on ICS?


  • #466
    marcbrophy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,428 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    ED E wrote: »
    FM Radio broken for anyone else on ICS?

    Tested it there, and it's working fine for me!
    On the stock swiss 4.0.4 and rooted!


  • #467
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,163 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    marcbrophy wrote: »
    Tested it there, and it's working fine for me!
    On the stock swiss 4.0.4 and rooted!

    I probs should have been more specific in my post :S It works for me, but detects headphones as a headset, despite them working fine for other players.


  • #468
    batistuta9
    Registered Users Posts: 8,080 ✭✭✭batistuta9




  • #469
    marcbrophy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,428 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    ED E wrote: »
    I probs should have been more specific in my post :S It works for me, but detects headphones as a headset, despite them working fine for other players.

    Which headphones are you using?
    The ones that come with the phone are a headset as they have a built in mic.
    I connected some old apple headphones, and it recognised them as headphones and said it was gonna use the phones microphone instead.


  • #470
    ThunbergsAreGo
    Registered Users Posts: 10,399 ✭✭✭✭ThunbergsAreGo


    Got the dreaded yellow tint today, thank god it seems to have disappeared by itself!

    Not good to know it'sstill there looming


  • #471
    marcbrophy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,428 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    naughtb4 wrote: »
    Got the dreaded yellow tint today, thank god it seems to have disappeared by itself!

    Not good to know it'sstill there looming

    It's still on my 'new' screen!!

    Pain in my fcuking face :mad:


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  • #472
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,163 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    naughtb4 wrote: »
    Got the dreaded yellow tint today, thank god it seems to have disappeared by itself!

    Not good to know it'sstill there looming

    1. Install Stability Test
    2. Run for half an hour
    3. Open white webpage(google.com)
    4. Know for sure :)


  • #473
    ThunbergsAreGo
    Registered Users Posts: 10,399 ✭✭✭✭ThunbergsAreGo


    ED E wrote: »
    naughtb4 wrote: »
    Got the dreaded yellow tint today, thank god it seems to have disappeared by itself!

    Not good to know it'sstill there looming

    1. Install Stability Test
    2. Run for half an hour
    3. Open white webpage(google.com)
    4. Know for sure :)

    Yeah it's back, are Sony themselves the ones to contact on this?


  • #474
    thebman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,012 ✭✭✭✭thebman


    Got it updated. Face unlock is terrible.

    Camera slider makes no sense with physical button already there.


  • #475
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,163 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    naughtb4 wrote: »
    Yeah it's back, are Sony themselves the ones to contact on this?

    Depends on the network. Network(or carphone warehouse) are the point of sale so start there, but only if they use FonFix and not Fonmenders. Fonmenders dont acknowledge it as a problem and just send it back. Three use Fonmenders so no go there.

    Fonfix are good, but they charge you E15 for dropping in a warranty repair which IMO is a scam practice, sony are paying them as is, but Sonys response to me was like, they can do what they like. This is BS imo as they're representing Sony Mobile in Ireland as they dont have a centre of their own.

    In any case, call sony UK, numbers on the site, get the rep to make up a repair order with fonfix, then you'll be able to pop it in a jiffy bag and send it to them. Even ensured this'll be a fiver.

    They'll replace the screen quicksharp *once its in stock*. There were shortages reported internationally but when I was in they had them.
    thebman wrote: »
    Got it updated. Face unlock is terrible.

    Camera slider makes no sense with physical button already there.

    Face unlock works really well. Just gotta know what to do.
    1. Set it up in natural daylight, and dont use it in bad lighting situations
    2. Lift the phone up to your chin level at least
    3. OPEN YOUR MOUTH A BIT
    4. I've found looking at the sensor helps too.

    Tried on the Neo V and it didnt work so well, but its great on the XS.


  • #476
    ThunbergsAreGo
    Registered Users Posts: 10,399 ✭✭✭✭ThunbergsAreGo


    ED E wrote: »
    naughtb4 wrote: »
    Yeah it's back, are Sony themselves the ones to contact on this?

    Depends on the network. Network(or carphone warehouse) are the point of sale so start there, but only if they use FonFix and not Fonmenders. Fonmenders dont acknowledge it as a problem and just send it back. Three use Fonmenders so no go there.

    Fonfix are good, but they charge you E15 for dropping in a warranty repair which IMO is a scam practice, sony are paying them as is, but Sonys response to me was like, they can do what they like. This is BS imo as they're representing Sony Mobile in Ireland as they dont have a centre of their own.

    In any case, call sony UK, numbers on the site, get the rep to make up a repair order with fonfix, then you'll be able to pop it in a jiffy bag and send it to them. Even ensured this'll be a fiver.

    They'll replace the screen quicksharp *once its in stock*. There were shortages reported internationally but when I was in they had them.
    thebman wrote: »
    Got it updated. Face unlock is terrible.

    Camera slider makes no sense with physical button already there.

    Face unlock works really well. Just gotta know what to do.
    1. Set it up in natural daylight, and dont use it in bad lighting situations
    2. Lift the phone up to your chin level at least
    3. OPEN YOUR MOUTH A BIT
    4. I've found looking at the sensor helps too.

    Tried on the Neo V and it didnt work so well, but its great on the XS.
    Thanks again, no insurance so will just have to see how it goes, as far as it seems its a defect and should be under warranty


  • #477
    thebman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,012 ✭✭✭✭thebman


    ED E wrote: »
    thebman wrote: »
    Got it updated. Face unlock is terrible.

    Camera slider makes no sense with physical button already there.

    Face unlock works really well. Just gotta know what to do.
    1. Set it up in natural daylight, and dont use it in bad lighting situations
    2. Lift the phone up to your chin level at least
    3. OPEN YOUR MOUTH A BIT
    4. I've found looking at the sensor helps too.

    Tried on the Neo V and it didnt work so well, but its great on the XS.

    But that is it not working. If it can't work all the time, it doesn't work.

    Just like Siri or any other recognition tool. As far as the user is concerned, if it fails, it doesn't work.

    It might be a good attempt at something hard to do and work in most conditions but if it isn't as reliable as pin unlock or pattern then why would you bother using it?

    Just my opinion in it.


  • #478
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,163 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    If you're looking for the best performance per say, clearly swipe is the way to go.

    I've been using it for three days now and love it. If I'm in a dark room I just tap my thumb on the screen right after pressing the power button bypassing to the code. Each to their own.


  • #479
    flazio
    Registered Users Posts: 12,783 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    When I run a game like 'Temple Run' or 'Cut the Rope' the back of the phone gets really warm. Is this normal?


  • #480
    thebman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,012 ✭✭✭✭thebman


    flazio wrote: »
    When I run a game like 'Temple Run' or 'Cut the Rope' the back of the phone gets really warm. Is this normal?

    It is for the Xperia S anyway, might not be too healthy for the hardware though.


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  • #481
    flazio
    Registered Users Posts: 12,783 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    So if a dual core like this is prone to that, makes you wonder how quads like HTC One X and Samsung GS3 are coping without fans.


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