Hello, im currently deciding whether im going to unlock my Z2 or not, so far i read something about
camera quality upon losing DRM keys, bravia engine not working, x-reality and sony based apps, all sort of things.
How much does it affects camera quality, if it's even affected? I'm not using super auto mode anyway, all my pics are taken in manual mode.
Is there a difference between regular display without bravia engine? What does x-reality engine is for?
So what should i do, any suggestions?
Thank you all in advance, i'm not sort of an advanced user, but i do know to follow tutorials, yet everything about this phone is so confusing.
oddly i didnt notice much difference in camera quality
as for X-Reality, that stopped along with Xperia apps like playstation online, X-Reality just makes pics look good in the album app, its tempoary
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Envious_Data said:
oddly i didnt notice much difference in camera quality
as for X-Reality, that stopped along with Xperia apps like playstation online, X-Reality just makes pics look good in the album app, its tempoary
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well, I bought a sony Z2 and the bootloader was unlocked. is there a way to lock the bootloader and get all the camera functions back ?
danieldp1990 said:
well, I bought a sony Z2 and the bootloader was unlocked. is there a way to lock the bootloader and get all the camera functions back ?
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no there is no way getting back DRM keys, thats why im asking if its any use of them....still it would
be possible if they are backed up. But you would have to google for a tutorial...
@Envious_Data, do you miss those image enhancements? And regarding camera app functions, i'm not using them much,
like i said im photo shooting without super auto mode and i've already setup the camera in a way i like... so i guess thats much about camera
danieldp1990 said:
well, I bought a sony Z2 and the bootloader was unlocked. is there a way to lock the bootloader and get all the camera functions back ?
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no, once your DRM keys are wiped, they are gone permanently
each device has unique ones
igorsalma said:
no there is no way getting back DRM keys, thats why im asking if its any use of them....still it would
be possible if they are backed up. But you would have to google for a tutorial...
@Envious_Data, do you miss those image enhancements? And regarding camera app functions, i'm not using them much,
like i said im photo shooting without super auto mode and i've already setup the camera in a way i like... so i guess thats much about camera
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i dont because Camera Quality still out does Z1 and Z3 somehow
i use manual and part of my college course is photography,
(they sometimes think i use a DSLR but only in daylight shots)
camera app works perfect, little difference in camera
the X-Reality i dont care and the playstation apps i dont care, i cant afford nor have a PS3/PS4
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Hey guys, I was wondering what kind of difference you get using roms that include sony's bravia engine. I've seen videos on youtube of what it looks like on Sony's handsets, but, I have no idea how it changes the look of images on the Evo.
I know it's supposed to increase the color accuracy/contrast/etc in videos and images, but is it only on still images/videos? Like it only works when you're in the gallery app? Or is it constant throughout all parts of the UI? As in, even your homescreen will look better?
Anyone have any thoughts or opinions on this? I'd love to test it out myself, but due to a number of annoying issues I can't actually unlock my bootloader or S-OFF until maaaybe tomorrow if "everything" I need to do runs smoothly.
Hi!
I have a question, is it possible to flash the Xperia Z camera to the SGS3 and make it work ?
Sony's Camera software is excellent, But as the Huawai Camera app was ported to the Galaxy S3 and other devices it may be possible, But I believe the Huawai Camera app is like the ones you find in the Play Store, not reliant on specific hardware, Sony's Camera is very much Sony-framework based.
It would be very hard to port it while maintaining camera functionality lol.
TheCraig said:
Sony's Camera software is excellent, But as the Huawai Camera app was ported to the Galaxy S3 and other devices it may be possible, But I believe the Huawai Camera app is like the ones you find in the Play Store, not reliant on specific hardware, Sony's Camera is very much Sony-framework based.
It would be very hard to port it while maintaining camera functionality lol.
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Where do i find the Huawei camera app ?
Yes Sonys camera are great. But i want the superburst funktion
zimmen said:
Where do i find the Huawei camera app ?
Yes Sonys camera are great. But i want the superburst funktion
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Here is link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2146428
This is the darnedest thing. Please EVERYONE CHECK Yours without assumptions.
Whenever Bravia 2 or X-Reality is on (I now have Build 510), Netflix stops working. I can log in and see my video selections. But as soon as I try to play a video it just sits at the red loading screen.
Yet, as soon as I turn Bravia 2 or X-Reality off it starts working again.
It has been doing this ever since the first firmware release. Nothing fixes it. And I really mean nothing!
Has anyone else had this issue? It seems like a DRM issue. Thing is that X-Reality is really making videos look like garbage. I want nothing to do with it. It adds grain and horrible sharpening artifacts. I really want to be able to disable it and be able to watch Netflix without issue.
Also, with the newest update Google movies is still giving me error 43!
What in the world Sony!
angelofmusic said:
This is the darnedest thing. Please EVERYONE CHECK Yours without assumptions.
Whenever Bravia 2 or X-Reality is on (I now have Build 510), Netflix stops working. I can log in and see my video selections. But as soon as I try to play a video it just sits at the red loading screen.
Yet, as soon as I turn Bravia 2 or X-Reality off it starts working again.
It has been doing this ever since the first firmware release. Nothing fixes it. And I really mean nothing!
Has anyone else had this issue? It seems like a DRM issue. Thing is that X-Reality is really making videos look like garbage. I want nothing to do with it. It adds grain and horrible sharpening artifacts. I really want to be able to disable it and be able to watch Netflix without issue.
Also, with the newest update Google movies is still giving me error 43!
What in the world Sony!
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Don't like X-Reality, just un-tick at Display there. It will be taken off. Sony give option to on or off.
As for Netflix, no idea, Netflix only for USA.
angelofmusic said:
This is the darnedest thing. Please EVERYONE CHECK Yours without assumptions.
Whenever Bravia 2 or X-Reality is on (I now have Build 510), Netflix stops working. I can log in and see my video selections. But as soon as I try to play a video it just sits at the red loading screen.
Yet, as soon as I turn Bravia 2 or X-Reality off it starts working again.
It has been doing this ever since the first firmware release. Nothing fixes it. And I really mean nothing!
Has anyone else had this issue? It seems like a DRM issue. Thing is that X-Reality is really making videos look like garbage. I want nothing to do with it. It adds grain and horrible sharpening artifacts. I really want to be able to disable it and be able to watch Netflix without issue.
Also, with the newest update Google movies is still giving me error 43!
What in the world Sony!
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Definitely sounds like a DRM issue if both services are being affected, Have you tried clearing data & cache of Google Play Movies?
I don't get my Z Ultra until the September 9th (apparently that's the UK release date!) & I'll be using Netflix as soon as I do. Can't help any more until I actually get mine sorry!
angelofmusic said:
This is the darnedest thing. Please EVERYONE CHECK Yours without assumptions.
Whenever Bravia 2 or X-Reality is on (I now have Build 510), Netflix stops working. I can log in and see my video selections. But as soon as I try to play a video it just sits at the red loading screen.
Yet, as soon as I turn Bravia 2 or X-Reality off it starts working again.
It has been doing this ever since the first firmware release. Nothing fixes it. And I really mean nothing!
Has anyone else had this issue? It seems like a DRM issue. Thing is that X-Reality is really making videos look like garbage. I want nothing to do with it. It adds grain and horrible sharpening artifacts. I really want to be able to disable it and be able to watch Netflix without issue.
Also, with the newest update Google movies is still giving me error 43!
What in the world Sony!
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So I have my C6833 now & Netflix is giving me issues without X-Reality turned on. Google Play Movies is working for me (has it been updated since your post maybe?)
I must say, I'm not a fan of the Z-Reality sharpening algorithms. WAY too much for my liking. I'd like to see it implemented as a slider or only turn on when playing videos under a certain resolution &/or bitrate.
We can hope...
Wow thank you for this. I was confused as hell why my Z Ultra is not playing videos when my cheap ass Galaxy Ace 2 had no problem with it even on chappy 3g.
just picked up my Z1, installed netflix, quality was awful, artifacts and over sharpening especially between areas of extreme light and dark. Borderline unwatchable. Same happens when watching movies, but you can turn x-reality mobile off on them and the quality is then perfect. Turning x-reality off though stops netflix from working as others have said, just sits at loading screen. Not sure if this is a Netflix issue or a Sony one, but either was I hope they resolve it soon. Such a shame for a phone that was designed with video quality in mind.
Just an update I thought might be useful: The newest update, .257, allows you to use Netflix without having the overwhelming sharpening of the x-reality engine on.
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angelofmusic said:
This is the darnedest thing. Please EVERYONE CHECK Yours without assumptions.
Whenever Bravia 2 or X-Reality is on (I now have Build 510), Netflix stops working. I can log in and see my video selections. But as soon as I try to play a video it just sits at the red loading screen.
Yet, as soon as I turn Bravia 2 or X-Reality off it starts working again.
It has been doing this ever since the first firmware release. Nothing fixes it. And I really mean nothing!
Has anyone else had this issue? It seems like a DRM issue. Thing is that X-Reality is really making videos look like garbage. I want nothing to do with it. It adds grain and horrible sharpening artifacts. I really want to be able to disable it and be able to watch Netflix without issue.
Also, with the newest update Google movies is still giving me error 43!
What in the world Sony!
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Hi Angel of music. I think I watched your two reviews of this device before I got it! You discussed intriguing information that other reviews seen to leave out.. good job & Thanks... keep it up, I don't mind the length. Can't say that for everyone who tries reviewing!:good:
I haven't tried Netflix yet, I'm still trying to apply the (See Threw Lock Screen)!
guys please i read many threads but still i dont understand what happens if you lose your TA
1- Can you please list the things you will lose if u lose TA
2- If you lose your TA can flash back stock rome?
3- does losing TA have anything to do with camera and picture quality
4- does it have anything to do with sound quality
Also If you flash another rom like CM or Parandroid will camera be better
#1. X-Reality and Gracenote (music/movie info fetcher)
#2. Yes, but you will still lose #1
#3. No
#4. No
- I don't know. I think the photo quality is a little better, but since i haven't flashed a custom ROM yet, i can't give you a good answer.
hykhleif said:
guys please i read many threads but still i dont understand what happens if you lose your TA
1- Can you please list the things you will lose if u lose TA
2- If you lose your TA can flash back stock rome?
3- does losing TA have anything to do with camera and picture quality
4- does it have anything to do with sound quality
Also If you flash another rom like CM or Parandroid will camera be better
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in addition to lord,
3- camera is the same. Image quality taken is the same, however 'album' will not display the images in a saturated level as you're loosing X-reality.
4- Sound quality is not effected by x-reality. x-reality is only for visuals.
unlocking bootloader will stop TrackID from working, but that doesn't effect sound quality either.
Camera with CyanogenMod - Camera is a little better. Slightly better than Sony ROM's even slightly better than 3rd party camera apps within Sony ROM's.
This is because CM post processing is better, however only slightly. Seems to be more than software that effects the camera sensor within variant firmware/s.
So in reality (excuse the pun) x-reality is nothing really important. Images in 'Album' do look better, but x-reality in movies looks aweful! But... backing up bootloader is important for warranty purposes.
hello z2 users!!.
recently i bought my z2 in replacement with my old N7000 note1. i used my note 1 in recording video of myself playing guitar and at the same time playing MP3 backing track on the same phone. i have tried that features on other phone like lenovo and its working fine. i like this kind of feature where in our phone is a multi task.
when i test it to my Z2. play the music on the walkman app, minimize open the video camera. and start recording suddenly the music stops. i tried the other way around, open camera app, start video recording, it stop upon minimizing the camera app.
Now my question is:
1. is this a common issue of Z2? is it normal on sony phones.
2. is there a way that my phone can use this feature?
i hope i get reply on my queries as i am hoping to use the phone like this
ulyshut said:
hello z2 users!!.
recently i bought my z2 in replacement with my old N7000 note1. i used my note 1 in recording video of myself playing guitar and at the same time playing MP3 backing track on the same phone. i have tried that features on other phone like lenovo and its working fine. i like this kind of feature where in our phone is a multi task.
when i test it to my Z2. play the music on the walkman app, minimize open the video camera. and start recording suddenly the music stops. i tried the other way around, open camera app, start video recording, it stop upon minimizing the camera app.
Now my question is:
1. is this a common issue of Z2? is it normal on sony phones.
2. is there a way that my phone can use this feature?
i hope i get reply on my queries as i am hoping to use the phone like this
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That's normal on Sony phones. You can try with some other camera app like Google camera.
That's normal on Sony phones. You can try with some other camera app like Google camera.
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thanks for the reply man, i have tried the google camera but still same issue. btw i used CM rom in my N7000, its working.
Maybe CM rom of Z2 will work or it may give the same output as the stock rom.
ulyshut said:
thanks for the reply man, i have tried the google camera but still same issue. btw i used CM rom in my N7000, its working.
Maybe CM rom of Z2 will work or it may give the same output as the stock rom.
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Maybe, but you must try it. So if this function is important to you unlock your BL and try with CM.
i found an app that works
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sourceforge.opencamera