Sony home? - Sony Tablet S

received an update to this from play store, anyone know what this is or what it does?

wscaddie56 said:
received an update to this from play store, anyone know what this is or what it does?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.nfx.app.launcher2
Clicked on the "WHAT'S NEW" tab and the only thing said is "Bug fixed." However, after performing a few tests, I believe it is a fix for the "disappearing icons" problem related to user apps that are moved to sdcard memory (i.e., Move to USB storage).

I think that this also solve the automatically touch at the screen
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1983774&page=3
Regards!

i believe guys thats for Sony tablet not xperia right?
Cheers
Vatis

vatis24 said:
i believe guys thats for Sony tablet not xperia right?
Cheers
Vatis
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Yeap, nothing on the xperia tablet.

Yay, Sony finally does something for the Sony Tablet S.
From the looks of it, everyone got this from the same day when I checked the comments once I got the update notification.
Problem though, the update takes up a little space from the storage, it would be fun and storage friendly if it was via OTA Update.
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vatis24 said:
i believe guys thats for Sony tablet not xperia right?
Cheers
Vatis
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that's a curious comment in the Sony tablet s forum

vatis24 said:
i believe guys thats for Sony tablet not xperia right?
Cheers
Vatis
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Indeed.
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wscaddie56 said:
that's a curious comment in the Sony tablet s forum
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Not really. Even though this forum's title is Sony Tablet S, this forum also covers Sony Tablet P and Xperia Tablet S.

Cat McGowan said:
Not really. Even though this forum's title is Sony Tablet S, this forum also covers Sony Tablet P and Xperia Tablet S.
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I think if someone creates a thread, they should specify for wich tab or tabs is the main topic at the title of the thread to avoid any confusions
And now I can update this app without fear
Regards!

i noticed that my tablet seems to freeze more lately after updating my sony home though problems such as the random touching of the lower button seems to disappears after updating

mawnstermew said:
i noticed that my tablet seems to freeze more lately after updating my sony home though problems such as the random touching of the lower button seems to disappears after updating
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Mine still have. Did you do anything after updating the home launcher? Factory reset or anything?

My tablet seems smoother, almost lag free.

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andyabc said:
Sony should of not did it has a Play Store update since that uses the update data in the data partition causing a slow down, they should of done a OTA update for the launcher so their will be no issues.
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Sony's other system apps (Walkman, Album, etc.) are updated via Google's Play Store, so there is nothing wrong with Sony updating the Home app via Google's Play Store too; the Home app is just another system app. Saying Sony should have updated the Home app via an OTA update instead of Google's Play Store is a ridiculous statement and ridiculous thinking.

Cat McGowan said:
Sony's other system apps (Walkman, Album, etc.) are updated via Google's Play Store, so there is nothing wrong with Sony updating the Home app via Google's Play Store too; the Home app is just another system app. Saying Sony should have updated the Home app via an OTA update instead of Google's Play Store is a ridiculous statement and ridiculous thinking.
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Ok, ok... Jezzz... :/
EDIT: Anyway I don't remember Walkman and/or Album getting updated via Play Store anyway, at least respect users here.
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new launcher
Before update, when you power off or your battery finish, my icons are gone on desktop. now they fix it.
and very smooth before than. my tablet latest firmware and no root.

Confirmed that this update fixes dissapearing icons from homescreen of programs moved to usb storage. After turning off and on tablet icons stays.Posted in my language sony community.

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[Q] New Market

hey there is new market app out....is it possible we can get it too on x10
JD
no
only for froyo 2.2
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only for froyo 2.2
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mind the attitude towards other users
http://blog.gsmarena.com/android-ma...-interface-refunds-now-limited-to-15-minutes/
please don't attack other users
I try to install it, but it keep saying that "Parse Error: There is a problem parsing the package" please advise. My device came without android market,as they said that the market is not available in my region. Is there is any other way to use the market.
This is for 2.1 but keeps chrasing on my phone.
http://db.tt/d1YACPs
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Working version attached. testet on 2.1 AOSP b0006, but should also work with original SE firmware. have to say i don't like it that much. Design is really nice, but the old one was more intuitive to use.
I had it come through yesterday afternoon on my x10 just opened the market and there it was but I also own the htc desire which is 2.2 generic but that's still got the old market. So it nice to no the x 10 got somethin first for a change lol so sk_700 your theory is shot to ****
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SK_007 said:
Lol!who the f*** told you that it is only for froyo
http://blog.gsmarena.com/android-ma...-interface-refunds-now-limited-to-15-minutes/
from now on try to do some research before making these type of lame comments without any proof..........
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Wow..I will always mind my language in public forums. ... How about just saying "Incorrect, here's the info" instead of being a Aaahhh..sorry again
get back on topic everyone, his post has been reported
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qwer23 said:
Working version attached. testet on 2.1 AOSP b0006, but should also work with original SE firmware. have to say i don't like it that much. Design is really nice, but the old one was more intuitive to use.
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Thanks Dude, it's installed now & working.
Guyz, can any one help me for Text To Speech "TTS" Services on Sony Ericsson.Seems like it doesn't install on my device & when ever i install any application, like Saying the name or number of incoming call or Wake Voice App, it give error message that: Text To Speech Default Language is Unreachable; & on testing the app it say's: Text To Speech Hasn't Initialized. Please advise
Guyz, when i ry to download any app from the market, i stop responding & crash. please advise
horrange said:
Guyz, when i ry to download any app from the market, i stop responding & crash. please advise
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go to settings > applications > manage applications
go into market
clear cache, uninstall update
Visspui said:
Wow..I will always mind my language in public forums. ... How about just saying "Incorrect, here's the info" instead of being a Aaahhh..sorry again
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Lol yes, that's really what I meant to say
Hi guys my x10 market was automatically updated by google yesterday.
Everything if fine except the fact that the "Apps", "Games" and "My Apps" menu captions wasnt appearing properlly (its showing only half of the letters)...i think its a resizing problem...but i dont know how to fix that...
Ive unistall and reinstall a lot of times...but with no success...I also tried to install the apk from our friend, but i have the same problem
Are you with this problem to?
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Hi guys my x10 market was automatically updated by google yesterday.
Everything if fine except the fact that the "Apps", "Games" and "My Apps" menu captions wasnt appearing properlly (its showing only half of the letters)...i think its a resizing problem...but i dont know how to fix that...
Ive unistall and reinstall a lot of times...but with no success...I also tried to install the apk from our friend, but i have the same problem
Are you with this problem to?
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Yes same here. Very annoying. I had some apps that needed updating and when viewing that particular app, the 'update' button text is partially cut off at the top too!
I hope they fix it soon.
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rrusso said:
Hi guys my x10 market was automatically updated by google yesterday.
Everything if fine except the fact that the "Apps", "Games" and "My Apps" menu captions wasnt appearing properlly (its showing only half of the letters)...i think its a resizing problem...but i dont know how to fix that...
Ive unistall and reinstall a lot of times...but with no success...I also tried to install the apk from our friend, but i have the same problem
Are you with this problem to?
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Same here. Also it's slow.
Mine got new market! Happened some time today...
Today i access the market and looks like the problem was fixed
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rrusso said:
Today i access the market and looks like the problem was fixed
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yes market has updated and displays correctly

Apps loading Upside down

Hey people,
I`ve noticed that some apps seem to load upside down on the tablet(seem to be mostly apps that are designed for phone android)
Is anyone else experiencing this? Is there a way to resolve this?
Cheers
I have seen this happen with a few select apps, Sports Illustrated and Time Magazine in particular. Even the XDA app starts sideways, then rotates back to the right spot.
Can,t say i,ve encountered that problem yet. All apps install for me without any problem
IT happens with the Antipaper Notes HD app as well as 50 languages and the games nano panda and Blast monkeys.
I dont mind if apps only work in portrait but I`d prefer the other way around :s
Happened to me too and the problem was i could not get out of them so had to reset the device with a pin on the side. Don't remember what they were as i uninstalled them immediately
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I havent had that happen, but i do run into a problem, when i try to download an app sometimes, it wil say its downloading, but thats all it does, i have to back out, click download again then it wil finally install. Sometimes i will click download and it closes the market out completely and randomly opens an app from my library.
Happens to me as well. Mostly phone apps.
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I havent had that happen, but i do run into a problem, when i try to download an app sometimes, it wil say its downloading, but thats all it does, i have to back out, click download again then it wil finally install. Sometimes i will click download and it closes the market out completely and randomly opens an app from my library.
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This happens to me as well.
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This happens to me as well.
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Same here.
added this issue in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1280370
CAN ANYONE CONFIRM IF THESE APPS ARE WORKING ON OTHER TABS??!!!??
on other tablets, it doesn't matter since they are symmetrical. For right-handed people, it's natural to hold it with the left hand and on the Sony tablet it feels awkward to hold it in portrait mode by the thin side. A number of apps (like the Tapatalk app) load upside down but then flip correctly and some (the official Flickr) run only upside down (at least for righties)
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on other tablets, it doesn't matter since they are symmetrical. For right-handed people, it's natural to hold it with the left hand and on the Sony tablet it feels awkward to hold it in portrait mode by the thin side. A number of apps (like the Tapatalk app) load upside down but then flip correctly and some (the official Flickr) run only upside down (at least for righties)
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Agreed, basically my concern was if it is problem with Sony only or all tabs, it seems its generic issue..
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So far my apps are loading rightside up. Including tapatalk. This is only my second day with the tablet though. I have experienced having to try a second time when installing apps though.
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I have the same problem.
Does anyone know of a fix?
An example of a few of the free apps not working:
* Air Asia
* Booking.com
* PADI
put it in your other hand.
You can use the app orientation control as a workaround
I assume you're holding it thick side in your left hand? Default landscape for apps is so the top of the phone/device is on the left side so portrait would be thick side on the right. Nothing strange, just Androids default.
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youngmcc said:
I have the same problem.
Does anyone know of a fix?
An example of a few of the free apps not working:
* Air Asia
* Booking.com
* PADI
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use ORIENTATION CONTROL, its a must have app for Sony Tablet S.
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xperiax10.awesome said:
use ORIENTATION CONTROL, its a must have app for Sony Tablet S.
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Just to double check.. in this app, there's no way to memorize the format of the apps we want to change.. or is there?
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NO
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Asus Padfone 2 and 3D Games [Problem]

So I recently imported a padfone 2 from Taiwan to replace my S3, the device is awesome both as a tablet and as a phone itself. Anyhow, I recently Installed N.O.V.A 3. Now I managed to play 2 levels from N.o.v.a 3 on friday, However, Yesterday, I tried loading it up and whilst it loads up fine, the screen only shows up black. I'm getting this weird thing where the game loads perfectly fine, in terms of menus, but when you come to the actual game, all that shows on screen is text and the HUD. Sounds play fine too. I've tried NOVA3 and Most Wanted and both do the same thing. the game doesnt crash at all and it lets you play as if theres no problem at all. This happens on both tablet and the phone.
This is what I'm getting:
imgur[dot]com/IYsHN
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Any ideas?
Same problem
alcom4x said:
So I recently imported a padfone 2 from Taiwan to replace my S3, the device is awesome both as a tablet and as a phone itself. Anyhow, I recently Installed N.O.V.A 3. Now I managed to play 2 levels from N.o.v.a 3 on friday, However, Yesterday, I tried loading it up and whilst it loads up fine, the screen only shows up black. I'm getting this weird thing where the game loads perfectly fine, in terms of menus, but when you come to the actual game, all that shows on screen is text and the HUD. Sounds play fine too. I've tried NOVA3 and Most Wanted and both do the same thing. the game doesnt crash at all and it lets you play as if theres no problem at all. This happens on both tablet and the phone.
This is what I'm getting:
imgur[dot]com/IYsHN
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Any ideas?
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Just received my PadFone 2 as well and I have had the same problem with NFS Most Wanted. Could it be because of the Quad-core Qualcomm processor? like it is relatively new,
Yeah I'm getting the same issue. I've emailed the developer but not really expecting a response. If I do get a reply I'll update this post.
i did get back an answer from EA asking for more details about my phone and if i attempted to unistall and reinstall. but i did try everything. gaaahhh!
Try downloading data again...seems that you connected your phone to pc before getting error in the game
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Yes I had connected the phone to the PC (I have a Mac). I will try re downloading. temple run is great for example.. But as I said not nova or nfs..
I wonder if its and Asus issue or a qualcomm issue. if its the latter there will be a sh*storm when the nexus 4 releases! that has the same soc as this. I hope they fix this issue
It's likely you were copying something and did not safely remove it
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coolprateek.kumar said:
It's likely you were copying something and did not safely remove it
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Does this mean you have the apps running on a Padfone 2?
I never heard back from [email protected]
Seeing
This app is compatible with your Asus PadFone 2.
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in the play store is more than a little frustrating.
@shricker - what was the email address you used to get in contact with EA?
**UPDATE** I've added a thread at the Firemonkeys Get Satisfaction page here: getsatisfaction[dot]com[slash]firemonkeys/topics/ nfs_most_wanted_no_in_game_graphics_on_asus_padfone_2?rfm=1
Can't post links because I'm new on XDA so I've broken up the url a bit. It's https at the start
GROwen said:
Does this mean you have the apps running on a Padfone 2?
I never heard back from [email protected]
Seeing in the play store is more than a little frustrating.
@shricker - what was the email address you used to get in contact with EA?
**UPDATE** I've added a thread at the Firemonkeys Get Satisfaction page here: getsatisfaction[dot]com[slash]firemonkeys/topics/ nfs_most_wanted_no_in_game_graphics_on_asus_padfone_2?rfm=1
Can't post links because I'm new on XDA so I've broken up the url a bit. It's https at the start
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Yeah...it would have been active in background and you wouldn't have force closed it...am i right??
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Yeah...it would have been active in background and you wouldn't have force closed it...am i right?
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No you're not, there weren't any processes running that related to NFS. Tried a fresh install again today with no luck.
Just for clarification do you have this running on a Padfone 2?
GROwen said:
No you're not, there weren't any processes running that related to NFS. Tried a fresh install again today with no luck.
Just for clarification do you have this running on a Padfone 2?
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There may not be processes but look in app info it would ask you to force close...but never mind...if it ran once it will run again...did you get the same img error???
And i don't have padfone
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the padfone 2 has the Jellybean update. does that update fix the games in any way?
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the padfone 2 has the Jellybean update. does that update fix the games in any way?
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No, with 4.1.1 update NFS keeps black
I think I'll return my padphone 2 to get the money back
This thing has been resolve with latest firmware update.
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This thing has been resolve with latest firmware update.
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What update is this?
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What update is this?
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This one
Version _V10.4.11.13
I tried to install NFS but it doesn't work, all screen black... Then i turned off battery saver and it worked like a charm!
I tried backstab, but when downloading data it shows "This app ins't compatible with your phone"...

[APP] Twitter Tablet App APK

Twitter has published a Tablet/Phablet optimized App for Android!
Download it here: http://dl.androidnext.de/Twitter.apk
MASIYO2011 said:
Twitter has published a Tablet/Phablet optimized App for Android!
Download it here: http://dl.androidnext.de/Twitter.apk
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I've been using this version of twitter for a while on my Galaxy Mega but have now gone back to my Xperia Z. Do you know if there's any way to get it working in the Xperia Z? I assume that it recognised the Mega was a 'Phablet' so let it run on that but recognises the Xperia Z as a phone and won't let it.
I just prefer the general layout with the swipe from left bit and how it functions in landscape mode so would prefer not to lose that.
PS - when I tried it every time I tried to open it just crashed.
Thanks
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I've been using this version of twitter for a while on my Galaxy Mega but have now gone back to my Xperia Z. Do you know if there's any way to get it working in the Xperia Z? I assume that it recognised the Mega was a 'Phablet' so let it run on that but recognises the Xperia Z as a phone and won't let it.
I just prefer the general layout with the swipe from left bit and how it functions in landscape mode so would prefer not to lose that.
PS - when I tried it every time I tried to open it just crashed.
Thanks
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+1, it crashes everytime, don't even open.
Thanks ^^
It says that the app can't be installed
Does anyone have the latest apk?
Quite sadly it doesn't work
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I have been using this app since last September on my Nexus 10. I have been worrying about if it is secure or not but because it is so good I have put that thought to the back of my mind.
Are there any updates for this Samsung Twitter app?

[Q] Facebook Messenger Crashing

Hi there, proud new owner here, a tiny bit dissapointed with washed out colours /Im coming from an unbeatable amoled screen of Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7/ and not being able to sync my Jawbone Up /did anyone manage to find a solution for that?/, but my main problem is facebook messenger crashing. Does that happen to any of you? I¨m C6833 14.2.A.0.290. THANKS!
Oh, I think it actually might be due to a microphone not working properly, I am on UK C6833 with the lates firmware update. Just run the device test and it is showing me that "microphone failed" every time, also attempted some recordings and there's no sound. Does anyone else have a problem with mic? Should I have it replaced?
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Oh, I think it actually might be due to a microphone not working properly, I am on UK C6833 with the lates firmware update. Just run the device test and it is showing me that "microphone failed" every time, also attempted some recordings and there's no sound. Does anyone else have a problem with mic? Should I have it replaced?
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AFAIK, the device test tests the hardware connection itself as well as drivers etc, so if it's failing I think it's a hardware issue. I'd get it fixed on warranty if I were you. Who's your network?
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AFAIK, the device test tests the hardware connection itself as well as drivers etc, so if it's failing I think it's a hardware issue. I'd get it fixed on warranty if I were you. Who's your network?
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I'm on Three UK, phone from Ebay...tu du dun duuunnnn...But alas, I've found out now, that it is only the facebook messenger app that messes up the microphone. It goes disconnecte and won't come back up until the reboot only when I attempt a voice recording through facebook messenger. Tried older version of messenger too to no avail. Hmmmm, mindboggling.
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I'm on Three UK, phone from Ebay...tu du dun duuunnnn...But alas, I've found out now, that it is only the facebook messenger app that messes up the microphone. It goes disconnecte and won't come back up until the reboot only when I attempt a voice recording through facebook messenger. Tried older version of messenger too to no avail. Hmmmm, mindboggling.
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Have you tried Skype? I mean, you could try it and see if it works there (do a test call), and if it does, it's clearly something with the messenger app and not the hardware.
And, this thread should be in the Q&A section and not general.
a_hadada said:
I'm on Three UK, phone from Ebay...tu du dun duuunnnn...But alas, I've found out now, that it is only the facebook messenger app that messes up the microphone. It goes disconnecte and won't come back up until the reboot only when I attempt a voice recording through facebook messenger. Tried older version of messenger too to no avail. Hmmmm, mindboggling.
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Interesting... Not come across any threads on it, but sure someone else will have. Glad it's not hardware at least!
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Interesting... Not come across any threads on it, but sure someone else will have. Glad it's not hardware at least!
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True, but still very annoying nontheless, does it work normally for you guys? Don't understand why this particular app is missbehaving for me, I'm on stock, no root, no unlocked bootloader...pffffff
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True, but still very annoying nontheless, does it work normally for you guys? Don't understand why this particular app is missbehaving for me, I'm on stock, no root, no unlocked bootloader...pffffff
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I don't use Facebook I'm afraid. I'd give @LordManhattan suggestion a shot first off, make sure it is only Facebook.
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SpyderTracks said:
I don't use Facebook I'm afraid. I'd give @LordManhattan suggestion a shot first off, make sure it is only Facebook.
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Haha, i don't have any FB stuff on my phone
EDIT: Fine, i'll install it and see if it works.
EDIT 2: It's the same thing here. It works fine until i try to record audio, and then it just freezes up and crashes. Contact FB so they can fix it (good luck with that).
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Haha, i don't have any FB stuff on my phone
EDIT: Fine, i'll install it and see if it works.
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You're far too helpful sometimes, I wouldn't install that crap if someone paid me! Not that I'm paranoid or anything
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Previous post is updated again.
Facebook or more Apps problem with bootloader unlocked Sony Xperia Z Ultra (C6806)
After factory reset my beloved C6806 (Sony Xperia Z Ultra ) and unlocking the bootloader through the Sony official unlocking procedure, I found my Facebook, Gmail, SMS and more apps started failing to run. Especially Facebook app, it just worked once after fresh installation. After restarting the phone, the Facebook app was no longer work. The screen kept flashing several times and then exited. I was never able to make it work again.
The only way to reviving the Facebook app was through clearing data in the app (Settings>Apps>Facebook>Clear Data). However, It required login to Facebook again then worked until the phone restarting. The same symptom repeats again, again and again. I am so frustrated because the problem of instability then extended to more apps. I had also tried to install Messenger or old version of Facebook App but there was no luck at all to solve the problem. The phone started running unstable.
I originally planned to install a custom ROM and root the phone in order to resolve the problems. In that moment, I had an idea and guessed that the problems might be caused by the bootloader. The I use Flashtool and lock the bootloader.
Wow La .................. All the problems are solved and no more problem existed.
If you have the same problem with Sony smartphone and the phone is bootloader unlocked, please try to relock the bootloader again. It may solve most of your problems.
Additional note: Some people have mentioned the problem of Xperia For Facebook. This is the hint for me to think about the source of problem coming from the bootloader. Sony's default apps have a habit to check the bootloader status of the phone before running like FOTA Update. No more update is avail for those unlocked bootloader Xperia smartphones. So do not use Official ROMs if you want to unlock bootloader. (However, many apps will stop running with custom ROMs like bank apps or Google Pay.) Please install custom ROMs with unlocked bootloader Xperia smartphone. Do not keep using the Official Version ROMs because this will be your beginning of nightmare.
askwong said:
After factory reset my beloved C6806 (Sony Xperia Z Ultra ) and unlocking the bootloader through the Sony official unlocking procedure, I found my Facebook, Gmail, SMS and more apps started failing to run. Especially Facebook app, it just worked once after fresh installation. After restarting the phone, the Facebook app was no longer work. The screen kept flashing several times and then exited. I was never able to make it work again.
The only way to reviving the Facebook app was through clearing data in the app (Settings>Apps>Facebook>Clear Data). However, It required login to Facebook again then worked until the phone restarting. The same symptom repeats again, again and again. I am so frustrated because the problem of instability then extended to more apps. I had also tried to install Messenger or old version of Facebook App but there was no luck at all to solve the problem. The phone started running unstable.
I originally planned to install a custom ROM and root the phone in order to resolve the problems. In that moment, I had an idea and guessed that the problems might be caused by the bootloader. The I use Flashtool and lock the bootloader.
Wow La .................. All the problems are solved and no more problem existed.
If you have the same problem with Sony smartphone and the phone is bootloader unlocked, please try to relock the bootloader again. It may solve most of your problems.
Additional note: Some people have mentioned the problem of Xperia For Facebook. This is the hint for me to think about the source of problem coming from the bootloader. Sony's default apps have a habit to check the bootloader status of the phone before running like FOTA Update. No more update is avail for those unlocked bootloader Xperia smartphones. So do not use Official ROMs if you want to unlock bootloader. (However, many apps will stop running with custom ROMs like bank apps or Google Pay.) Please install custom ROMs with unlocked bootloader Xperia smartphone. Do not keep using the Official Version ROMs because this will be your beginning of nightmare.
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........calm down. You can't base your conclusion on that vague investigation.
Stock rom is so old and abandoned sony haven't added anything new to it like blocking facebook.
Yes some app developers are starting to block access to rooted devices is different ways.
There is no signs that facebook ie microsoft is blocking rooted devices yet.
But recently google is implementing only a simple block so you cant download the app from play store. But you can simply install the apk manually.
You should try something else first. Like flashing a stock rom ftf. Wiping the whole phone after the unlock including internal storage and sdcards. Even if unlocking wipes the phone.

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