So one thing I've noticed with the YouTube app is that it's really slow to open. It isn't just on the Z2 but also on my other devices,n7 2013, Z, T. Anyone got an idea why, could it be that the new interface is slowing it down?
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It's always been slow for me on multiple device ever since the last major UI update.
I was disappointed to see the issue remains with 2014 hardware.
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Its something to do with the app its self
Lest i remember i think its a purposely done delay
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It's while YouTube syncs your Google account and loads up your user data as a preload. After this initial pause, your history, favorites, channels etc are instantly accessible.
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Don't know why, but the chrome browser is a buggy piece of crap. Whereas, on my Sony Xperia S, it works like a dream. Why is that?
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Don't know why, but the chrome browser is a buggy piece of crap. Whereas, on my Sony Xperia S, it works like a dream. Why is that?
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I don't think Chrome has the greatest tablet experiance - the tab's are just to small for my liking.
What bugs have you found?
Yes mine too. It doesnt like tabbed browsing. Sometimes when I open 1-2 more tabs the pages dont load. Even with just one tab the page sometimes does not load at all. The browser has crashed to desktop on mine a few times as well. The tablets just needs a few things fixing then it will be perfect:
chrome fix
Delay in waking device fix.
Random reboots
Ps store and dual shock 3 native support.
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I have problems with tabs too! it goes blank when switching and end up closing chrome and start all over! really annoying
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it crashes on me almost everytime. I've decided to give it a fair chance by installing it a few times but still the same everytime. Had to go back to dolphin. Dont even bother with chrome at the moment unless it gets a major update.
According to google mobile official blog, Chrome browser is still in a beta phase
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you have to disable the stock browser, and chrome will be better. But firefox is better on my tablet s
Just like they said. Tabbed browsing is bad. Really bad. Another thing I noticed is that when I open a couple of tabs, it crashes. Some pages don't scroll at times. And it sometimes crashes for no reason.
Its so smooth and sweet on my SXS, it confuses me. Both are Sony ICS devices.
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Ok I am sure all netflix users have found out that we have been had. There app will automatically update and no matter what I do I can't stop it. The new app is not very responsive and fails to load all the thumbnails. It's not as bad on the 3vo as it is on the og but still sucks. Plus I liked the old look better. So what I am wondering is if anyone knows how to stop it from upgrading?
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Did you uncheck the auto update on the market? Mine never updates.
Yes I did. I still have the black splash and auto rotation but the main ui has changed.
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How did you get the inverted/black netflix
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Found it here on xda it also allows rotation. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
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Unfortunately there is no way to stop the update. I have a backup of netflix in titanium backup from about 4 months ago and as soon as I restore the app and data it loads the new interface. I thought netflix was slow before, I didnt think they could make it any worse. They might be trying to push people to upgrade their devices. The app works on the 3vo, but my wife has an evo 4g and it barely works now.
yeah i am in the same boat. i have the og and my ole lady has the 3vo. damn you netflix!!!!!!
The Netflix app's user interface is really just a web page. There is NO way whatsoever to get the old user interface back, because it is served directly from Netflix, as opposed to being a native Android user interface.
I agree that it blows. Why can't Netflix make a UI that lets us actually be able to browse ALL of the available titles? For instance, if I check the science fiction movies on the app, I apparently have a choice of about 20 movies or so to watch. Yet, you can search and find all kinds of additional titles. Why can't I just browse the damn library of titles?!?!
After a little bit digging.. Seems to be a server side updated rather than a full app update...
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The Netflix app's user interface is really just a web page. There is NO way whatsoever to get the old user interface back, because it is served directly from Netflix, as opposed to being a native Android user interface.
I agree that it blows. Why can't Netflix make a UI that lets us actually be able to browse ALL of the available titles? For instance, if I check the science fiction movies on the app, I apparently have a choice of about 20 movies or so to watch. Yet, you can search and find all kinds of additional titles. Why can't I just browse the damn library of titles?!?!
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I very much agree. Netflix is quite un-user friendly. Half the time you have to know what you want to watch and search for it, and even then it's very hit and miss. I especially don't follow why Netflix has say... movies 2 and 3 in a series, but not the first one. DEFINITELY needs a massive UI update to allow entirely library browsing. not just whatever 75 titles they feel like showing at the current time.
I got fed up with Netflix, left August 1st.
Once Amazon gets a little better selection I'll head over there.
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Ok i just installed sacs liquid rom froyo and now have the old ui!
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Hi, I'd like if someone can explain to me why android apps never open Web links within the app instead of always redirecting you to the browser like iOS and I never noticed this before but I'm currently using an iPhone along side my Galaxy S3 since I'm in the Caribbean and I just think the iOS way makes more sense especially for apps like cracked and Facebook.... Thoughts?
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Because the android apps in question do not have a web browser within them, at least not in the sense of a traditional browser. I can't attest to how iOS works as I have too many qualms with apple to use their products, but I would assume many of their apps also launch a browser for web content, and if they don't its due to integration of a browser within the app.
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Hey sorry I'm just noticing the reply and all I'm looking for is a discussion of some sort but a bit of an update I just used the CNN app on my Galaxy and it as in opened links pertaining to the app within itself such as unlocking the live TV and I just think more android apps should do it and also you might be familiar with flip board and how not handles links that's what I mean
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Hi fellows, just got my Xperia z ultra yesterday. What a super device this is (with an exception of the camera).
When I configured my Google account, it started restoring my apps, which was surely against my will. To clean up my phone again, I did a factory restore, which also removed all those beautiful pics and videos that came with the phone pre-copied.
Can someone be kind enough to upload the default contents of the Xperia z ultra album? Since I cannot take great pics from the phone's camera, those pictures and videos were the only way for me to show off this brilliant screen.
Thanks!
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Me too need
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malikons said:
Hi fellows, just got my Xperia z ultra yesterday. What a super device this is (with an exception of the camera).
When I configured my Google account, it started restoring my apps, which was surely against my will. To clean up my phone again, I did a factory restore, which also removed all those beautiful pics and videos that came with the phone pre-copied.
Can someone be kind enough to upload the default contents of the Xperia z ultra album? Since I cannot take great pics from the phone's camera, those pictures and videos were the only way for me to show off this brilliant screen.
Thanks!
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I've got stuttering video in MLB at Bat and TCM movies but Netflix streams fine. Issue persists on LTE and wifi. Anyone else with stuttering video with any apps? It can't be a kitkat issue because I can't replicate on my Z1.
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Anybody use their device to watch baseball?
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Anybody use their device to watch baseball?
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I picked up my Z2 while I was in Taiwan a few weeks back.
You're right I've noticed that on some video apps that streams video it seems to stutter when it starts rendering it on the display at the highest resolution it can. I notice this problem in several apps, MLB At Bat, Optimum (cable tv operator app), Hulu Plus... Yet I notice on some apps the streaming video is fine, i.e. youtube is perfect and is beautiful... I don't have netflix anymore so have not tried that app.
I don't have the video stuttering issues on my Nexus 5 or Moto-X phones which are all on kit kat.
Makes me wonder if it's sony software or app related that could be causing this on the Z2. I tried disabling the X-Reality engine, but that didn't help. I also tried a variety of different wireless networks thinking it was wi-fi that was causing the video stuttering issue, but to no avail. I get the same stuttering video while I am using LTE. When the video is not in the highest resolution it appears to display nice and smooth as it should.
Has anyone else with a Z2 had this problem? Or is it only us? I've been scouring the internet and this is the only post I've found someone else that is having the same problems as us. It's a shame, the display is beautiful and I really want to be able to watch baseball and cable tv on it without the annoying stutter.
Thanks for clarifying. MLB at Bat has remedied.
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For anyone reading this thread the problems seem to have been resolved after the latest firmware update came out today for me.
I went from 17.1.A.2.69 to 17.1.1.A.0.402.
No more video stuttering issues.