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Xperia SL Official Thread (under development)

Even though there is not much difference than the bumped up processor between Xperia S and SL, I felt the lack of my brand new Xperia SL thread in XDA. So I just started this for my and other proud Xperia SL user's satisfaction.
Processor 1.7 GHz Qualcomm MSM8260 Dual Core
GPU Adreno 220
Size 128 x 64 x 10.6 mm
Weight 144 grams
Available colours Black / White / Silver / Pink
Main screen
Colours 16,777,216 colour TFT
Resolution 1280x720 pixels
Size (diagonal) 4.3 inches
Scratch-resistant Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass
Memory
Internal phone storage 1 to 1.5 GB
RAM 1 GB
Flash memory 32 GB eMMC
Camera
Camera resolution 12 MP
Digital zoom 16x
Photo flash No
Video recording Yes – HD 1080p
Video chat camera Yes
Front Camera Yes – HD 720p for video chat and 1.3 MP for camera capture
General questions:
Unlockable Bootloader?
Apparently yes!
Is the clear band at the bottom going to be used for notifications?
Yes it is. But unlike Xperia U Sony used white LEDs this time to make it classy but not funky!
Hardware Mods are there to change colours though.
What's this about the battery?
Well for one it is indeed not removable
Removing the battery is pretty trivial as demonstrated in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lHsf...layer_embedded
On the good side though it is supposed to have a new 'fast charge' technology that charges the phone rapidly to 80% and then basically tricle charges it from that point, so if you need a quick boost you're in luck
Micro SIM?
I'm afraid so
Here's how to cut down a standard size sim to a micro sim though: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb1Wv...eature=related
You can also pick up some pretty cheap devices (which look a bit like a hole-punch / stapler) from ebay that will cut it for you, if scissors scare you for some reason.
Micro SD card?
Nope
NFC?
Yes - and uses smart-tags so you can automatically setup a profile for home, work etc just by tapping your phone against a tag.
Does it have FM radio?
Yes! It has FM radio with RDS
Here are few tricks at a glance:
System info (phone, battery, used and WiFi information)
*#*#4636#*#* (INFO) - Works on all Android devices
Service menu - The classic one that we are used to see from ages on ericsson and sony ericsson phones. (service info, device tests, etc...)
*#*#7378423#*#* (SERVICE)
Demo - Used in stores for demonstration, a video demonstrates the product when we push the power button and acts as a normal phone when we touch it.
*#*#73556673#*#* (sellmore) - choose activate. To deactivate just enter the same code again.
To reboot your phone (because you can't remove the battery) press and hold at same time the power and volume up keys till it reboot.
SCREENSHOT: Holding down the power button now brings you a different menu compared to Android 2.3.7. Most users will probably notice that the ‘Take screenshot’ option has disappeared. Android ICS now allows you to take screenshots by holding down the power button and volume down button at the same time.
SAFE MODE: - even if I have no clue how to use it, any help?
1- Power off the phone
2- Turn it back on then right after hold the menu, and release when you feel the 2nd vibration
3- If you see SAFE MODE on down left of the screen, you did it
4- To leave SAFE MODE just reboot the phone.

< Reserved >...

Again reserved.....

One last reserved...

To the op I have changed the title of your thread.
Nothing personal but given the diversity of the people on xda I think this will be more appropriate.

Can you find stock 6.1.A.2.55 rom for SL? Someone in 4rum confirm that's real. But i can't find any infomation. Mine just 6.1.A.2.45. I have another rom 6.1.A.2.50, but seem different, cause singnal weak

-.-
check xperia S/acro/ion forums, not p/u/sola ones

mercury_beta said:
Can you find stock 6.1.A.2.55 rom for SL? Someone in 4rum confirm that's real. But i can't find any infomation. Mine just 6.1.A.2.45. I have another rom 6.1.A.2.50, but seem different, cause singnal weak
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Nope. Sony Update Service says the .45 is the latest for the SL

Hello, I have bought an Xperia SL, and i have lots of questions to ask. Im pretty confused to some thread/post i read somewhere, but still it remains question, and also i have posted this in Q&A Thread, but no one answered yet so il just post this again.
So here are my questions about this handset.
- Does it support Fast Charging capability using the quick charger? I read that newer versions of XS without the yellowtinting, the feature was removed, so how about SL?
- Does the Anti Stain Shell still a Feature of Xperia SL?
- Does Xperia SL have Bluetooth 3.0 or 2.1? My MW600 does have a sec delay when playing games, but what could be the cause of these delay?
- Is WIFI DIRECT is still a feature of Xperia S or SL? I read that feature is questionable or not existing but sony have advertised this feature for XS
- Yellow Tint and CPU Throttling underclocked cpu when over heating?
- Change logs for Update .50 or .55, is it really released? Im still using .45, and update is not yet available here.
Sent from my LT26ii using xda premium
Thanks, btw Nice Thread

Hello,may I try to answer few of your questions?
mhyke13ph said:
- Yellow Tint and CPU Throttling underclocked cpu when over heating?
- Change logs for Update .50 or .55, is it really released? Im still using .45, and update is not yet available here.
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- So far so good here no yellow tint on my SL and yes,CPU onderclocks itself when heating up to prevent overheating
(It decreases to 800 MHz,but you can always use apps like SetCPU to set it back to normal)
- Yep,the .45 firmware is the latest for our SL it seems,but you can always use the Xperia S' firmwares with no problem
(I've tried it myself,but make sure to do a backup first )

fnnoname said:
Hello,may I try to answer few of your questions?
- So far so good here no yellow tint on my SL and yes,CPU onderclocks itself when heating up to prevent overheating
(It decreases to 800 MHz,but you can always use apps like SetCPU to set it back to normal)
- Yep,the .45 firmware is the latest for our SL it seems,but you can always use the Xperia S' firmwares with no problem
(I've tried it myself,but make sure to do a backup first )
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So it underclocks too, Thanks for the reply :good:

mhyke13ph said:
So it underclocks too, Thanks for the reply :good:
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I have used S firmware on SL. Doesnt underclock.

how to root xperia SL
I tried "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v18" but was unable to root my phone

i got some XSL stock rom the .45 one
check this forum and you can see the file, waiting for some nice people out there to drop there NEW STOCK Firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170
This forum for stock XSL
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chauhanrvikas said:
I tried "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v18" but was unable to root my phone
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check it with root checker apps see if you got ROOT or what.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en
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you or someone might want to try this
Back up your BUILD.PROP then Flash the Latest ROM of XPERIA S
then Just change the BUILD.PROP file didnt know if its works, but seem other is doin this
might be a Question or Anything

I have a question about charging
I tried charging 0~100%, it takes 2hrs and 35mins using EP800, if i would use EP851, how long will it take to charge a phone from 0~80% and 0~100%, i do know that Fast Charging is only upto 80%

Hello again !
mhyke13ph said:
- Does it support Fast Charging capability using the quick charger? I read that newer versions of XS without the yellowtinting, the feature was removed, so how about SL?
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Now I can answer this
YES the SL supports fast charging,I'm using the fast charger at the moment at it charges much more quickly :good:
[The Punisher] said:
I have used S firmware on SL. Doesnt underclock.
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Maybe you didn't use it long enough or not using CPU hungry apps. Try playing some HD games and you'll see it will onderclock
See my attachment for proof

mhyke13ph said:
I have a question about charging
I tried charging 0~100%, it takes 2hrs and 35mins using EP800, if i would use EP851, how long will it take to charge a phone from 0~80% and 0~100%, i do know that Fast Charging is only upto 80%
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Yes the fast charging is only up to 80% (or 90%?) so it's safer for the battery. But,according to this post,you may need to think twice for fast charging

fnnoname said:
Hello again !
Now I can answer this
YES the SL supports fast charging,I'm using the fast charger at the moment at it charges much more quickly :good:
Maybe you didn't use it long enough or not using CPU hungry apps. Try playing some HD games and you'll see it will onderclock
See my attachment for proof
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Thanks for the info ,
Sent from my LT26ii using xda premium

NomNomM said:
check this forum and you can see the file, waiting for some nice people out there to drop there NEW STOCK Firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170
This forum for stock XSL
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check it with root checker apps see if you got ROOT or what.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en
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you or someone might want to try this
Back up your BUILD.PROP then Flash the Latest ROM of XPERIA S
then Just change the BUILD.PROP file didnt know if its works, but seem other is doin this
might be a Question or Anything
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no root access
I forget to tell you b4 my phone doesn't restart after running.........
Good it worked......
but when i dis-attached my phone it did but no super user app found on my phone
plz help me to root my phone..........
thanks in advance........

mercury_beta said:
Can you find stock 6.1.A.2.55 rom for SL? Someone in 4rum confirm that's real. But i can't find any infomation. Mine just 6.1.A.2.45. I have another rom 6.1.A.2.50, but seem different, cause singnal weak
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I just uploading Xperia SL 6.1.A.2.55
but didnt try if can flash on my current rom, .45
i will post link here as soon as it finish
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chauhanrvikas said:
no root access
View attachment 1633333
I forget to tell you b4 my phone doesn't restart after running.........
Good it worked......
but when i dis-attached my phone it did but no super user app found on my phone
plz help me to root my phone..........
thanks in advance........
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what rom you running on ? mine work on .45

[DEV] LED files location Find7a (CM11)

Hey,
I would like to know where i can find the folder to control the LED of the Find7 (a). I want to know this because of this app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-luminara-led-visualiser-android-t2814632
Maybe a dev can help me or post in the thread how to use the Find7a leds?
Thanks

silasje1 said:
Hey,
I would like to know where i can find the folder to control the LED of the Find7 (a). I want to know this because of this app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-luminara-led-visualiser-android-t2814632
Maybe a dev can help me or post in the thread how to use the Find7a leds?
Thanks
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All I know is that LightFlow app triggers the light with no problem. It may be avoiding the problem via just sending a notification, though..
Regarding codes, this might be of a use to you.. (or to the Luminara developer):
https://github.com/oppo-source/Find7-Kernel-Source-4.3
Good Luck.

andriman said:
All I know is that LightFlow app triggers the light with no problem. It may be avoiding the problem via just sending a notification, though..
Regarding codes, this might be of a use to you.. (or to the Luminara developer):
https://github.com/oppo-source/Find7-Kernel-Source-4.3
Good Luck.
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LightFlow triggers the light with NotificationManager. That is, the key is lying in the android layer.
I'll look into the kernel source to see if I can dig out something.
Thanks!
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I just dig out this:
https://github.com/oppo-source/Find...3c567f39014c61ae4a2c3d8/drivers/misc/shineled
It seems that the Skyline led didn't even go through the standard LED control interface.
Anyway I caught it. =)
I'll release a micro tutorial on operating the LED soon, once I got it running.
Any testers?

glocklee said:
LightFlow triggers the light with NotificationManager. That is, the key is lying in the android layer.
I'll look into the kernel source to see if I can dig out something.
Thanks!
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I just dig out this:
https://github.com/oppo-source/Find...3c567f39014c61ae4a2c3d8/drivers/misc/shineled
It seems that the Skyline led didn't even go through the standard LED control interface.
Anyway I caught it. =)
I'll release a micro tutorial on operating the LED soon, once I got it running.
Any testers?
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Count me in

glocklee said:
LightFlow triggers the light with NotificationManager. That is, the key is lying in the android layer.
I'll look into the kernel source to see if I can dig out something.
Thanks!
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I just dig out this:
https://github.com/oppo-source/Find...3c567f39014c61ae4a2c3d8/drivers/misc/shineled
It seems that the Skyline led didn't even go through the standard LED control interface.
Anyway I caught it. =)
I'll release a micro tutorial on operating the LED soon, once I got it running.
Any testers?
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Would like to try the app again with testing

silasje1 said:
Hey,
I would like to know where i can find the folder to control the LED of the Find7 (a). I want to know this because of this app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-luminara-led-visualiser-android-t2814632
Maybe a dev can help me or post in the thread how to use the Find7a leds?
Thanks
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In my miui patchrom, I use /sys/devices/qcom,camera-led-flash.1/test to control the torch, in cm11, the path seems to be /sys/devices/qcom,camera-led-flash.81/test

systop said:
In my miui patchrom, I use /sys/devices/qcom,camera-led-flash.1/test to control the torch, in cm11, the path seems to be /sys/devices/qcom,camera-led-flash.81/test
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OP is talking about the notification LED, not camera flash LED.

Home and driving now in MotoE (OFFICIAL)

Atlast Motorola updated their Motorola Assist App and Motorola Contextual Services that activates home and driving profile in our beloved Moto E and moto G...:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::good::good::highfive::highfive:
I know there are many ports of this app in Apps and theme section of moto g...but using that method gives frequent fc in motorola contextual sevices and itz quite annoying... but having any app officially is always better... :laugh::laugh:
update these apps via play store...
1) Motorola contextual services.
2)Motorola assist.
see attachments for the proof... :good::good:
PRESS THANKS IF HELPED

But it does not work for me.

ChaTy said:
Atlast Motorola updates their Motorola Assist App and Motorola Contextual Services that activates home and driving profile in our beloved Moto E and moto G...:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::good::good::highfive::highfive:
I know there are many ports of this app in Apps and theme section of moto g...but using that method gives frequent fc in motorola contextual sevices and itz quite annoying... but having any app officially is always better... :laugh::laugh:
update those app via play store....
see attachments for the proof... :good::good:
PRESS THANKS IF HELPED
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Also mention @ChaTy
About the Motorola Contextual Services update.
Without this update home and driving mode won't work .
Update your thread.
@Dhiraj update Motorola Contextual Services for it to work.

@SidDev said:
Also mention @ChaTy
About the Motorola Contextual Services update.
Without this update home and driving mode won't work .
Update your thread.
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I have updated both the apps, still not working .At least home mode should work.

Dhiraj said:
I have updated both the apps, still not working .At least home mode should work.
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worked for me.
I have selected the option .

@SidDev said:
worked for me.
I have selected the option .
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Could you see blue tooth device name under driving mode setting ?

@SidDev said:
Also mention @ChaTy
About the Motorola Contextual Services update.
Without this update home and driving mode won't work .
Update your thread.
@Dhiraj update Motorola Contextual Services for it to work.
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Just recheck my post...i have mentioned about both the apps...still ill make it more clear... thanks for bringing it into notice:laugh:

Did I miss anything?

Dhiraj said:
Did I miss anything?
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Nope bro...itz same as mine....and same as that of Moto X:good::good:

ChaTy said:
Nope bro...itz same as mine....and same as that of Moto X:good::good:
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There is no setting option under talk to me.
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Whenever I connect blue tooth headset ,it is not detect by assist .Also I have set my home location but home mode still inactive .Any suggestion ?

Dhiraj said:
There is no setting option under talk to me.
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Whenever I connect blue tooth headset ,it is not detect by assist .Also I have set my home location but home mode still inactive .Any suggestion ?
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i dont have any bt headst...so i dont have any idea about this prob.....and is yr location on ???

ChaTy said:
i dont have any bt headst...so i dont have any idea about this prob.....and is yr location on ???
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Yes.Could you clear me whether at home your status is showing on notification bar.
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How can I check driving mode is working or not..no status info.

Dhiraj said:
Yes.Could you clear me whether at home your status is showing on notification bar.
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How can I check driving mode is working or not..no status info.
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yes its showing home profile activated when i am at home..... driving mode works only when yr cell detects motion via gps...
PRESS THANKS IF I HELPED U.

will try
thanks

Is it able to read SMS and caller name while home mode is activated ?
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lokesh.3440 said:
Is it able to read SMS and caller name while home mode is activated ?
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Yup Bro...

But its not reading in my case. How did you enabled it ? Few steps would be appreciated
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the new options works on my moto e

lokesh.3440 said:
But its not reading in my case. How did you enabled it ? Few steps would be appreciated
Sent from my GT-P3100 using Tapatalk
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To enable reading mode ,change your default language to English UK.

But by default english us is preinstalled..so for me english us is working..and for those not being detected at home..try location at high accuracy

Flash Notification App

Hey all, looking to get input for a working flash notification app. For when you get a text, call, app notification, etc... Perviously used a few on the Note 7 but can't seem to find one down that fully functions.
Thanks in advance!

Flashing notifications has always been a big deal to me. I've been let down in the past with some devices limitation on different lights and what not. I purchased an app a couple years ago that works great if your device can handle it. I've tested it on the pixel and it works excellent. It's called lightflow.. and here's the play store link.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rageconsulting.android.lightflow&hl=en
You do need root, and in setting - notifications - click on the gear - turn on pulse notification light (which is off by default!?!?!?!). You also need to give it rights in the accessibility menu.
Should work fine for you as it's working GREAT for me.
Good luck!
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Taykiin said:
Hey all, looking to get input for a working flash notification app. For when you get a text, call, app notification, etc... Perviously used a few on the Note 7 but can't seem to find one down that fully functions.
Thanks in advance!
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here's a free version.. not sure how limited it is.. might be good for testing purposes (but I can already tell you this is working fine).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rageconsulting.android.lightflowlite&hl=en
also, I read on this app it doesn't REQUIRE root which I thought was required when I first purchased the app. Things might have changed. I did root my pixel and this app is working fine. If it doesn't work, it might be root related if you don't have root.

ko0ky said:
Flashing notifications has always been a big deal to me. I've been let down in the past with some devices limitation on different lights and what not. I purchased an app a couple years ago that works great if your device can handle it. I've tested it on the pixel and it works excellent. It's called lightflow.. and here's the play store link.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rageconsulting.android.lightflow&hl=en
You do need root, and in setting - notifications - click on the gear - turn on pulse notification light (which is off by default!?!?!?!). You also need to give it rights in the accessibility menu.
Should work fine for you as it's working GREAT for me.
Good luck!
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here's a free version.. not sure how limited it is.. might be good for testing purposes (but I can already tell you this is working fine).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rageconsulting.android.lightflowlite&hl=en
also, I read on this app it doesn't REQUIRE root which I thought was required when I first purchased the app. Things might have changed. I did root my pixel and this app is working fine. If it doesn't work, it might be root related if you don't have root.
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Wow, great...just installed Light Flow. Was unaware of all the features associate with that app. I will be sure to give it a go here tonight and try and figure out all these settings! Thank you very much for the input!
Much appreciated!

Approach for Display "Jedi Moviment" is not work.

I recently purchased a Moto Z Play and the Approach for Display function does not work correctly. When I start the phone it works a couple of times, after receiving some notifications from different applications the function simply stops working. Does anyone know how to help me?

Make sure you didn't turn animations off in developer options.
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jayb222 said:
Make sure you didn't turn animations off in developer options.
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No, I don't. Other suggestions?

Nada
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Anybody else?

Try factory restore for a last resort if it still dont work then might need to try to exchange it
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I've found that when I've got Pandora playing in the background that the approach wake will not work

RealiZms said:
I've found that when I've got Pandora playing in the background that the approach wake will not work
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Pandora? What is this? I try onde day in Security Mode and the Approach work normally. Is it some background app then? I have whatsapp, Royale clash, twitter, twitch, Spotify and Money Manager third-party app, will it be any of those?

andretiton said:
Pandora? What is this? I try onde day in Security Mode and the Approach work normally. Is it some background app then? I have whatsapp, Royale clash, twitter, twitch, Spotify and Money Manager third-party app, will it be any of those?
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Any games or music in the background on yes will effect it.
Pandora is music streaming like Spotify.
So yes Spotify and twitch for sure would effect it. WhatsApp and Twitter are messaging clients and will not effect it.
Try making sure those are off and double check Moto actions and report back. This should work

Thank you by the help. Only for i understand: you is recommending that i uninstall the applications or let they blocked in the Moto Display ?

No keep the apps. I'm just saying that the approach wake won't work if you have twitch or Spotify on in the background with the screen off is all

RealiZms said:
No keep the apps. I'm just saying that the approach wake won't work if you have twitch or Spotify on in the background with the screen off is all
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But even if Spotify is not playing music or the Twitch is not showing any transmission at the time the problem still occurs. How do I solve it at all?

andretiton said:
I recently purchased a Moto Z Play and the Approach for Display function does not work correctly. When I start the phone it works a couple of times, after receiving some notifications from different applications the function simply stops working. Does anyone know how to help me?
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Get this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sayantanrc.motodisplayhandwave
Also reset Dev options if you have been in there

aviwdoowks said:
Get this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sayantanrc.motodisplayhandwave
Also reset Dev options if you have been in there
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Hey great find!
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What's the battery drain like?

RealiZms said:
Hey great find!
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What's the battery drain like?
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Don't notice a difference

aviwdoowks said:
Get this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sayantanrc.motodisplayhandwave
Also reset Dev options if you have been in there
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Thanks a lot.
I am suffering the moto display worse than moto x 2014.
This app rescues my moto z play.