Hi
As i know the z ultra have and it have to support any pen or pencil. But i updated to kitkat last night and no pen working on it. How can i activate it again?
Is some one have problem like me?
rezadentevil said:
Hi
As i know the z ultra have and it have to support any pen or pencil. But i updated to kitkat last night and no pen working on it. How can i activate it again?
Is some one have problem like me?
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Its same for me in both 4.3 and 4.4 frimware!!!! i dont know why!!!!
pi2in3 said:
Its same for me in both 4.3 and 4.4 frimware!!!! i dont know why!!!!
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Maybe you're using too many exclamation marks!!!1 :victory:No, but seriously. Try with a key or something. It should react.
LordManhattan said:
Maybe you're using too many exclamation marks!!!1 :victory:No, but seriously. Try with a key or something. It should react.
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actually i bought my ultra in second hand.when i bought it it was working but after a factory data reset(setting/ backup &reset) i didnt work anymore,and after 4 hours kitkat came to my updates and.... now i dont see any diffrent between another phones
actually i bought my ultra in second hand.when i bought it it was working but after a factory data reset(setting/ backup &reset) i didnt work anymore,and after 4 hours kitkat came to my updates and.... now i dont see any diffrent between another phones
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actually i bought my ultra in second hand.when i bought it it was working but after a factory data reset(setting/ backup &reset) i didnt work anymore,and after 4 hours kitkat came to my updates and.... now i dont see any diffrent between another phones
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I don't have my Ultra here with me right now, so I can't check myself if the pen input works on 4.4, but I guess we could check in with other people around here.
Or you could downgrade to 4.3 again if pen input is really important to you. A bugfixing update is scheduled for release next week though, so you should maybe just hang on there and wait. Maybe it'll be fixed.
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I don't have my Ultra here with me right now, so I can't check myself if the pen input works on 4.4, but I guess we could check in with other people around here.
Or you could downgrade to 4.3 again if pen input is really important to you. A bugfixing update is scheduled for release next week though, so you should maybe just hang on there and wait. Maybe it'll be fixed.
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After looking through the kernel sources for Sony's 4.4.2 they have changed how the pen input works in in this release, it is still there but has many more options to configure it when the kernel is built. They have also introduced touch pressure code into the TS driver - could be interesting where this leads to...
Also note that an after-market screen protector on top of the ASF will lessen how effective a pen will be.
I just tested Sony's 4.4.2 with DooMLorD's kernel and a pen worked ok, but not perfectly, but a slightly fatter tipped metal object (Temp. probe for a digital thermometer) worked perfectly with two screen protectors.
blueether said:
After looking through the kernel sources for Sony's 4.4.2 they have changed how the pen input works in in this release, it is still there but has many more options to configure it when the kernel is built. They have also introduced touch pressure code into the TS driver - could be interesting where this leads to...
Also note that an after-market screen protector on top of the ASF will lessen how effective a pen will be.
I just tested Sony's 4.4.2 with DooMLorD's kernel and a pen worked ok, but not perfectly, but a slightly fatter tipped metal object (Temp. probe for a digital thermometer) worked perfectly with two screen protectors.
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Very nice post. Thanks!
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LordManhattan said:
I don't have my Ultra here with me right now, so I can't check myself if the pen input works on 4.4, but I guess we could check in with other people around here.
Or you could downgrade to 4.3 again if pen input is really important to you. A bugfixing update is scheduled for release next week though, so you should maybe just hang on there and wait. Maybe it'll be fixed.
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your. right. i should have to wait. until next update.
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Ok, so me and another guy did some tests with the onex+ touch screen and found out why so many of us have issues with scrolling, we need as many people as possible to report the issue to HTC so we can get a hotfix, i dont think HTC realize at the moment, this is what to do, type in on th phone keypad *#*#3424#*#*. choose more, then choose the screen drawing option, dont draw, just touch it with your finger and see if there is a white dot, if there isnt then touch another part of the screen and then see if the previous touch shows up, if so you have the same software issue as many of us, its quite possible that its a major hardware flaw and cant be rectified in which case HTC will have to do mass repairs or recall, we are not going to stand for this at a price of £500, if you have this issue please report on HTC website, either email or chat or phone call, it needs to be done or we will have scrolling issues time and time again on each update.
What touch screen issue are you talking about? I've not heard anything about it from anyone on here. I think mine is fine. Or maybe I haven't noticed it yet.
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I Did what u suggested and indeed... Dots appeared in places where I didn't even touch the screen... And yes ive also noticed that when I want to Swype through f.ex. tapatalk forum i verry often just pres thread instead of swype through them...
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I Did what u suggested and indeed... Dots appeared in places where I didn't even touch the screen... And yes ive also noticed that when I want to Swype through f.ex. tapatalk forum i verry often just pres thread instead of swype through them...
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Soon as you get the chance report issue to HTC, more people the better.
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What touch screen issue are you talking about? I've not heard anything about it from anyone on here. I think mine is fine. Or maybe I haven't noticed it yet.
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Me and another guy discovered it, trying to sort out our scrolling problems, as of now theres an issue. 4 people have the exact same issue so far and i bet theres more.Test your screen and you will no for sure. Its causing random clicks and rubberbanding when scrolling, its not all the time and probably wouldnt notice it unless your a heavy user(always on your phone)
you have the same software issue as many of us, its quite possible that its a major hardware flaw
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Yup, I noticed it too. It's gone now, since I switched over to CM10. It makes no sense! (See what I did there? )
I think I'm that other guy OP was talking about. I have this scrolling issue where stuff on screen are being selected or clicked on accidentally instead of scrolling though them - but never had this problem before I updated to the most recent firmware, so I'm pretty sure this is a software thing.
Best we could do right now is report to HTC.
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Yup, I noticed it too. It's gone now, since I switched over to CM10. It makes no sense! (See what I did there? )
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Oh, so switching to a custom rom solves it. Must learn about those stuff then.
Had very similar problem on the sensation. Ended up being a bad ground. It was easy to fix because you could take the cover off. Small piece of aluminum foil or solder fixed it like new. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17072026#post17072026
Also i assume you guys are talking about the international version..? Anyone with US ATT version experience this issue yet?
Rant: These forums need separating... Nothing is interchangeable between the two phones..
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Had very similar problem on the sensation. Ended up being a bad ground. It was easy to fix because you could take the cover off. Small piece of aluminum foil or solder fixed it like new. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17072026#post17072026
Also i assume you guys are talking about the international version..? Anyone with US ATT version experience this issue yet?
Rant: These forums need separating... Nothing is interchangeable between the two phones..
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It would be nice to know if the problem shows its ugly head on the lte/4g versions, its def got to be reported, if its hardware they will have to recall or fix them, and they cant turn away people who are rooted or have custom roms if it hardware. Hi sharpshooterr, yes op is you, i couldnt remember your name untill i seen it lol. Same test on the onex with android 4.1.1 with sense 4+ shows the screen is perfect, theres not even any lag when drawing either. Things like this shouldnt be getting through quality control on high end flagship devices, really shows HTC is going down hill fast.
As of now i think your testing might be a little flawed, you are using the wrong test. This is a line draw test, not a touch test. Its liable to act the same for everyone when just touching. How does it draw for you? Draws fine for me. the thing about touching then touching again and both dots show is not any sort of test IMO because again this is a LINE DRAW test. Maybe download some of the touch and multitouch tests from the market and try those.
Dont get me wrong, if there is something wrong then it needs to be addressed. I applaud you for trying to bring it public. You should look into some other tests though. HTC will not pay any attention to this issue if its brought to them like this. Get some more info, more tests, different tests.. The more the merrier
With the information i've read here it does sound software related though.. custom roms can fix it and firmware updates can break it. Doesn't sound hardware to me.
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As of now i think your testing might be a little flawed, you are using the wrong test. This is a line draw test, not a touch test. Its liable to act the same for everyone when just touching. How does it draw for you? Draws fine for me. the thing about touching then touching again and both dots show is not any sort of test IMO because again this is a LINE DRAW test. Maybe download some of the touch and multitouch tests from the market and try those.
Dont get me wrong, if there is something wrong then it needs to be addressed. I applaud you for trying to bring it public. You should look into some other tests though. HTC will not pay any attention to this issue if its brought to them like this. Get some more info, more tests, different tests.. The more the merrier
With the information i've read here it does sound software related though.. custom roms can fix it and firmware updates can break it. Doesn't sound hardware to me.
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Ok, ive tested the same drawing test screen on the onex, doesnt happen, soon as you touch the screen it registers under your finger, the screen has to register the first touch in that same spot your finger is on no matter what your doing, this is why its clicking in other places and rubber banding when your scrolling, its registering to late, and the line drawing lags like f---k. When your drawing your keeping your finger on it so its going to register eventually in the place you want it, its no good when your scrolling. Ive reproduced the same in gesture search, and again on the onex it doesnt do it in gesture search. Keep in mind there both running android 4.1.1 with 4+ sense, the only screen difference is the glass. If what your saying is true then the onex should be the same way so i know its not down to he test app along with the other tests ive done. Eitherway theres def a problem with scrolling.Your probably right about HTC not doing anything.EDIT: Ive decided to refund or sell it and carry on using the onex, it just seems faster, battery last longer.
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It would be nice to know if the problem shows its ugly head on the lte/4g versions, its def got to be reported, if its hardware they will have to recall or fix them, and they cant turn away people who are rooted or have custom roms if it hardware. Hi sharpshooterr, yes op is you, i couldnt remember your name untill i seen it lol. Same test on the onex with android 4.1.1 with sense 4+ shows the screen is perfect, theres not even any lag when drawing either. Things like this shouldnt be getting through quality control on high end flagship devices, really shows HTC is going down hill fast.
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The problem does indeed show its ugly head on att lte/4g phone also.
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The problem does indeed show its ugly head on att lte/4g phone also.
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You received an OTA from AT&T?
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You received an OTA from AT&T?
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No... But thinking on it I may be a bad test subject since my phone is now rooted, bl unlocked, and running an insertcoin rom. I've had the phone for about a week.
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No... But thinking on it I may be a bad test subject since my phone is now rooted, bl unlocked, and running an insertcoin rom. I've had the phone for about a week.
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With the exception of insert coin my phone is the same. I do not have this problem. Something is wrong with the rom, your kernel or your phone if you are having touch screen issues.
I am unlocked, running elegancia, rooted. I do not have TWRP flashed as there are issues charging when the battery dies. Even when i did I never had touch screen issues.
Multi touch is useless also, only 2 fingers register, on a brandnew high end device and it only supports 2 finger multitouch, oh yes, i have a touch screen app that actually registers a soon as you touch the screen, but its only one app, all others i tested do as i described so i really do not know what to think, its def not hardware, its down to the software, we should get 4.2.1 soon and hopefully it will be gone, as the op said, i dont think HTC will do anything, especially now i found an app that makes the touch work as it should. So, basically, dont worry to much, its not the hardware. Ive boxed my onex+ back up and im using the onex untill new OS, i might even flash stock nexus 4 OS on the onex.
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Multi touch is useless also, only 2 fingers register, on a brandnew high end device and it only supports 2 finger multitouch, oh yes, i have a touch screen app that actually registers a soon as you touch the screen, but its only one app, all others i tested do as i described so i really do not know what to think, its def not hardware, its down to the software, we should get 4.2.1 soon and hopefully it will be gone, as the op said, i dont think HTC will do anything, especially now i found an app that makes the touch work as it should. So, basically, dont worry to much, its not the hardware. Ive boxed my onex+ back up and im using the onex untill new OS, i might even flash stock nexus 4 OS on the onex.
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To get the device to register more than 2 fingers go into settings -Display, gestures & buttons - turn off under gestures - HTC gestures (uncheck) this will give you up to 10 multitouch points.
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To get the device to register more than 2 fingers go into settings -Display, gestures & buttons - turn off under gestures - HTC gestures (uncheck) this will give you up to 10 multitouch points.
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I think what he said is absurd, I didn't disable HTC gestures and enabled "show touches" under developer options and the screen picks up my 10 fingers.
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I think what he said is absurd, I didn't disable HTC gestures and enabled "show touches" under developer options and the screen picks up my 10 fingers.
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wow absurd huh? I can confirm that it is NOT absurd and works the way he posted it... even if you hit show touches in development, and leave htc gestures checked, none of the multitouch testing apps pick up more than 2 touches... even though you can see more, they dont register as touches in apps and games.. So... in order to have the full 10 point multitouch, no matter how absurd you think it is, HTC gestures must be unchecked.. Google it
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wow absurd huh? I can confirm that it is NOT absurd and works the way he posted it... even if you hit show touches in development, and leave htc gestures checked, none of the multitouch testing apps pick up more than 2 touches... even though you can see more, they dont register as touches in apps and games.. So... in order to have the full 10 point multitouch, no matter how absurd you think it is, HTC gestures must be unchecked.. Google it
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You misunderstand, I'm saying that it's absurd that boe323's saying the device can only support up to two touches and multi-touch is useless. Since you yourself said it will register up to 10 touches with the correct setting then it IS absurd that he claims it can only pick up two. Even the HTC gesture settings clearly says 3 finger-touches so that in itself made his statement of only two-touch support absurd.
It seems that you think I'm disagreeing with ihavoc, you should improve your reading comprehension.
Hi everyone,
since I rooted my Ultra I tried to find something useful besides using Titanium Backup to restore all the apps I had on my S3...
I found out some time ago that the tablet Z has the "Tap to Wake" function, and began searching for a solution for the ultra: the app in the title seems to fit perfectly, as it doesn't require any special kernel or framework (it does need busybox installed, but hey, I'd have installed it anyway) for any of its functionalities to work.
BUT, I actually don't want to spend even 2 bucks for the app if it doesn't work.
As I read in the specific thread on XDA, support is a little bit lacking, and while starting the test app it says my Ultra is compatible, several reviews say they were supposed to have compatible devices but the app has never worked.
Anyone has already tried it? Or has any alternative?
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Its not compatible And you do know that you can refund an app wright ?
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Its not compatible And you do know that you can refund an app wright ?
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Yeah I do know that, but I also downloaded the test app, and it said it was compatible but not yet listed as so...
Guess I'll stay away and wait for a kernel that supports it...
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very good question
I'd love a tap to wake option.
I have been using Automaton for a day or two. I use a simple sunglasses sleeve(large-stretchy) while I wait for a slow boat case.
Automaton uses proximity sensors to give wake features like the S4. When I pull it from the case or pocket, instant on. I haven't figured out getting it to go straight to home screen. There is an option.
Also just setting it upside down on a flat surface will then put it to sleep.
I hope this helps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297987
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I'd love a tap to wake option.
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Is it just my phone or is the touch screen a bit too sensitive? All I have to do is hover my finger over the screen and it registers a touch - which can get old when you're typing. I only noticed it today though. Anyone else?
Turn of glove mode
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same here, i also felt that it was very sensitive. i often accidently pressed something while scrolling - toggling glove mode did not really change a lot. got my nilkin tempered glass protector some days ago though, its perfect now with it
If you turn off glove mode, you have to touch screen to register, with glove mode on hovering your finger above screen is enough to register
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feis said:
If you turn off glove mode, you have to touch screen to register, with glove mode on hovering your finger above screen is enough to register
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That's the first thing I checked; glove mode is off. It was worse last night then it is this morning. About the only thing I did was flash back the .69 stock kernel to see if that made any difference. I know that between the rom and custom kernel, there are a number of customizations going on. (not insinuating anything about either - just trying to eliminate possibilities if this isn't by design). Plus I shot a mail off to Sony as I saw a few people on their support site mentioning the same thing.
OR I could just be OCD lol.
My long presses seem to be registered much much faster!
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My long presses seem to be registered much much faster!
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prazvt said:
Is it just my phone or is the touch screen a bit too sensitive? All I have to do is hover my finger over the screen and it registers a touch - which can get old when you're typing. I only noticed it today though. Anyone else?
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yeah i agree it is way too sensitive ! i have glove mode switched off and still its too sensitive . when im making a call my cheek keeps touching the screen and the key tones drown out the conversation .
Yes I believe you have glove mode selected...that is what it sounds like.
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Yes I believe you have glove mode selected...that is what it sounds like.
Sent From My Xperia Z2.
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I know that's what it sounds like - but both of us have checked and glove mode was off. Anyway, I flashed the stock kernel (.69) last night and it's not so bad today. Whether there is any correlation w/ respect to that is another question.
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I know that's what it sounds like - but both of us have checked and glove mode was off. Anyway, I flashed the stock kernel (.69) last night and it's not so bad today. Whether there is any correlation w/ respect to that is another question.
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I have the same problem as well since I opened the box ... And I definitely don't have glove mode on. This is the only complaint I have about the phone really. Otherwise, it's fantastic.
Possible solution
If this problem is still an issue: This seems to be a problem with most Sony devices snapdragon 800 and up. In the Xperia Z Ultra forum what we did to solve the issue was to root the device. Then use root Explorer then go to system>usr>idc>open "max1187x_touchscreen_" and change this line from "touch.filter.level = 2" to "touch.filter.level = 5". That's it. All that needs to be changed is one character. Seriously.... SMH Sony.
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If this problem is still an issue: This seems to be a problem with most Sony devices snapdragon 800 and up. In the Xperia Z Ultra forum what we did to solve the issue was to root the device. Then use root Explorer then go to system>usr>idc>open "max1187x_touchscreen_" and change this line from "touch.filter.level = 2" to "touch.filter.level = 5". That's it. All that needs to be changed is one character. Seriously.... SMH Sony.
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Problem still persists for me. Changed to 5, then rebooted, and i can still hover my finger and registers as a touch. I'm on Carbon though, is it stock rom only?
Edit: after a couple more reboots, it's working! Not too sensitive anymore. Can I change it down to 4 to make it more sensitive? Is it like a scale? But it did screw up some other things, xposed doesn't work now.. Will have to find out why.
Edit2: no I can still hover.. Maybe it was working, maybe it was placebo.
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Sebba513 said:
Problem still persists for me. Changed to 5, then rebooted, and i can still hover my finger and registers as a touch. I'm on Carbon though, is it stock rom only?
Edit: after a couple more reboots, it's working! Not too sensitive anymore. Can I change it down to 4 to make it more sensitive? Is it like a scale? But it did screw up some other things, xposed doesn't work now.. Will have to find out why.
Edit2: no I can still hover.. Maybe it was working, maybe it was placebo.
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It is like a scale and 5 worked great for us. I don't know about anyone else but I did this on the stock rom. Maybe you could try 6 or 7? Definitely wasn't a placebo for me. I Couldn't even use both fingers on the screen at the same time without this mod. I just couldn't play games at all because everything would lean to one side just because of a little dirt or moisture. I could not even send messages and right now I'm typing this reply on my z ultra gpe.
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It is like a scale and 5 worked great for us. I don't know about anyone else but I did this on the stock rom. Maybe you could try 6 or 7? Definitely wasn't a placebo for me. I Couldn't even use both fingers on the screen at the same time without this mod. I just couldn't play games at all because everything would lean to one side just because of a little dirt or moisture. I could not even send messages and right now I'm typing this reply on my z ultra gpe.
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How were you able to root your device ? i mean with what app, i'm running of ver.5.1 build 14.6.A.1.236
Touch Screen issues #MotoXForce
Well I just got a Moto X Force ( Marshmallow 6.0) and I'm having an issue with the touch screen . It happens about 9-10 times a day . maybe more . and it's random from what I have noticed .Thing is , *sometimes* I would approach the icon of an app( or a button to click on a website) with my thumb/finger , and the touch is registered wihout even me actually physically touching the screen yet , not saying that something else opens up ,no, only that app opens up which I was about to , initially , but I'm pretty damn sure that a lot of times it has happened while my finger is still approaching the screen , I.e. hovering over the touch screen. Anyone here got that one ? Would be great if i can get some clue .
Thanks!!
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Well I just got a Moto X Force ( Marshmallow 6.0) and I'm having an issue with the touch screen . It happens about 9-10 times a day . maybe more . and it's random from what I have noticed .Thing is , *sometimes* I would approach the icon of an app( or a button to click on a website) with my thumb/finger , and the touch is registered wihout even me actually physically touching the screen yet , not saying that something else opens up ,no, only that app opens up which I was about to , initially , but I'm pretty damn sure that a lot of times it has happened while my finger is still approaching the screen , I.e. hovering over the touch screen. Anyone here got that one ? Would be great if i can get some clue .
Thanks!!
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You do know your on the Sony Xperia Z2 forum?
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RuffBuster said:
You do know your on the Sony Xperia Z2 forum?
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Yea this bug is so freaking me out m just desperate at this point
Have you seen this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/bug-z2-touch-screen-sensitivity-hidden-t2847147
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Have you seen this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/bug-z2-touch-screen-sensitivity-hidden-t2847147
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Well , then , either its the firmare (Hopefully ) or that the screen is defective ( OMG Please no ) , will reset the phone a couple more times and see what comes up , maybe wait for an update from google on the software side , visiting a service center would be my last resort , people at the service centers in this country are more clueless than I am , they'd just try and wouldn't be able to do anything but damage my device further and wouldn't even claim they did it leaving me no choice other than to get a new phone , thanks for the concern tho !
Hi guys,
is this problem / random glove mode activated still exist on .575 ??
My Z2a (running on .575 MM ROM) still face this issue. Sad.
My devices is not rooted, so i can not try to edit screen-sensitivity related file.
This problem so annoying
*How does the phone hold up on day to day usage
*any issues out of the box
*ota 5.0 lollipop is now realeased for the phone,so how is that treating the device
Im most likely gonna not root it and unlock bootloader but just to get it out of the way..
**camera issue?**
Whats the deal with the camera messing up?
If you root and unlock will that already screw up the camera?
How about if your complete stock 5.0 and then deciede to root and unlock
Will that mess it up as well?
Sorry for the newb questions im gonna be new to the z ultra
Thanks in advance
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*How does the phone hold up on day to day usage
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Good, Had mine for over a year, dropped it out of the truck a couple of times and still good as gold. Treat it as 2 1mm thick sheets of glass on an 7mm aluminium frame.
*any issues out of the box
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Only the camera in poor light - just get a good manual camera and it is ok
*ota 5.0 lollipop is now realeased for the phone,so how is that treating the device
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LP is only out for the GPe version. The original Sony will get it some time in the new year
Im most likely gonna not root it and unlock bootloader but just to get it out of the way..
**camera issue?**
Whats the deal with the camera messing up?
If you root and unlock will that already screw up the camera?
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Loss of auto focus only effects the GPe version, the Sony just has startup time issues on a locked BL, and there is a work around for that
How about if your complete stock 5.0 and then deciede to root and unlock
Will that mess it up as well?
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Who knows at this stage
Sorry for the newb questions im gonna be new to the z ultra
Thanks in advance
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blueether said:
Good, Had mine for over a year, dropped it out of the truck a couple of times and still good as gold. Treat it as 2 1mm thick sheets of glass on an 7mm aluminium frame.
Only the camera in poor light - just get a good manual camera and it is ok
LP is only out for the GPe version. The original Sony will get it some time in the new year
Loss of auto focus only effects the GPe version, the Sony just has startup time issues on a locked BL, and there is a work around for that
Who knows at this stage
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Thanks for answering the questions..im dead set on buying the google playy edition z ultra.ive been wantimg to buy it since day 1 at launch but so expensive lol now that its cheap im considering in buying it
1 more question..hopefully someone using the google play edition can answer. Im most likely gonna be using it on tmobile does the gpe support tmobile LTE bands? Or would i just be getting h/h+ connection?
I have the GPe and I'm on TMo. I do get LTE speeds, and you will see the LTE symbol when it's available.
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*How does the phone hold up on day to day usage
*any issues out of the box
*ota 5.0 lollipop is now realeased for the phone,so how is that treating the device
Im most likely gonna not root it and unlock bootloader but just to get it out of the way..
**camera issue?**
Whats the deal with the camera messing up?
If you root and unlock will that already screw up the camera?
How about if your complete stock 5.0 and then deciede to root and unlock
Will that mess it up as well?
Sorry for the newb questions im gonna be new to the z ultra
Thanks in advance
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A few issues:
1. Lots of random reboots (so save your work often)
2. 5.0 lollipop is junk. Buggy as heck and unusable. Stick to 4.4.x if at all possible.
Camera: NO issues, but bear in mind its only 8MP without flash. Not the best camera available but "does the job".
Root / Unlock: I highly do not recommend it unless you absolutely NEED to root. Rooting tends to destabilize Android (which is already buggy by nature)
Other: The GPE is a C6806 which supports all GSM LTE bands in the U.S. You should expect to see LTE on either AT&T or T-mobile just fine. I use T-Mobile and have LTE
Other than that: Awesome device. Best one on the market in my opinion, although the Huawei Mediapad X1 is really tempting me....
What are the top 5 things I need to know before I open the box?
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What are the top 5 things I need to know before I open the box?
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So I decided (and you cannot begin to fathom how painful this choice was) to skip root and update to marshmellow.
Android pay being excluded due to root was bad enough, but Pokemon Go was the straw that broke the camel's back.
The camera and audio on this phone are awesome...as is root.
If you don't have root, there is honestly not much reason to have this phone IMO.
Or if you got a super deal on it, that would be a good reason too, and it does look cool and is well-made.
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The camera and audio on this phone are awesome...as is root.
If you don't have root, there is honestly not much reason to have this phone IMO.
Or if you got a super deal on it, that would be a good reason too, and it does look cool and is well-made.
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It is a very nice looking phone and does seem well made. I LOVE the fingerprint reader. it works so fast and seamless. Not like my old S5. this is the first non-Samsung phone I've had in 4 years and let me just say It feels so good not to look at another TW interface.I was eligible for a subsidized upgrade through Verizon and my choices came down to this or the Moto Z. I finally chose this because 1: 64 GB, 2. Headphone Jack, and 3. Regular micro USB connection.
LG is lacking in support lately. 6.0.1 has been available since December 2015 and they sent 6.0 in May of 2016 then another update in July 2016 and it still isn't 6.0.1.
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It is a very nice looking phone and does seem well made. I LOVE the fingerprint reader. it works so fast and seamless. Not like my old S5. this is the first non-Samsung phone I've had in 4 years and let me just say It feels so good not to look at another TW interface.I was eligible for a subsidized upgrade through Verizon and my choices came down to this or the Moto Z. I finally chose this because 1: 64 GB, 2. Headphone Jack, and 3. Regular micro USB connection.
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I think you made the right choice. Get an Obliq case and glass screen protector and you're good to go
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I think you made the right choice. Get an Obliq case and glass screen protector and you're good to go
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Those Obliq cases are nice looking but I already bought a Rugged armor case (otter knockoff) on Ebay. I don't like the glass screen protectors though. I tried one once on a previous phone and it broke within a week. I was glad my phone itself wasn't broken, but what's the point protecting yoru screen from breakage with something that looks broken?
I stick with the plastic screen protectors.
I will only use glass SPs. Most manufacturers such as Tech Armor will replace them for free if they break.
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If you can get a phone WITHOUT v6 (marshmellow) then you have it made.
I loved this phone till I made the dumb ass move and and accepted the v6 update. It borked BT; now everything I connect to is staticy and noisy. It worked perfect before. I called Verizon support about this; they were no help, and didn't care.
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If you can get a phone WITHOUT v6 (marshmellow) then you have it made.
I loved this phone till I made the dumb ass move and and accepted the v6 update. It borked BT; now everything I connect to is staticy and noisy. It worked perfect before. I called Verizon support about this; they were no help, and didn't care.
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All issues are fixed with 6.0.1. At least on Google's side. LG and VZW refuse to push this update. I've taken to tweeting them almost daily. LG no longer responds and VZW wants to do troubleshooting.
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SprManKalEl said:
All issues are fixed with 6.0.1. At least on Google's side. LG and VZW refuse to push this update. I've taken to tweeting them almost daily. LG no longer responds and VZW wants to do troubleshooting.
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They will push the update about 3 weeks after you sell the phone. You might see an update. Now that Nougat is live, you should see the update to 6.0.1 in 18 months because Verizon has decided that you as customers do not want to deal with pesky updates and security fixes.
I think I am going to ditch this brick and get a Pixel phone, updates straight from google when they are released. No Verizon branding or bloat if you get it from google.