Sony released the jellybean firmware for Xperia S(SL) and they are planning for the new upgrade very soon to resolve major bugs in the current version. We have a bug thread related to the new .200 firmware. I just thought we could also have a thread about your likes or dislikes on the new features in the current firmware. Or you can suggest new features you need to have on your Xperia phone.. Mention it in the thread, I am just curious to know, I'll add your valuable points below in this thread. Let sony hear what their xperia customers needs..
# LIKES
1. Battery seems a little bit better.
2. Smooth Flow.
3. Sense Me slideshow
4. Less home redraws
5. Boot animation and homescreen ui.
6. Clear phase, clear audio.
7. Movie application modifications.
# DISLIKES
1. The new copy/paste system.
2. [BUG] video recording.
3. [BUG] 2G and wifi connectivity.
4. [BUG] After receiving a call, when other person hangs up, screen stays on but all black. Must press power button to turn display off, and then on again.
5. NFC problems (Still won't work with Samsung S3)
# WHAT MORE YOU NEED !
1. Wi-Fi direct
2. Scrollable quick toggles ( need auto rotate, brightness bar, NFC,flashlight)
3. Stamina mode
4. Live wallpaper for lockscreen
5. Lockscreen misscal, message notification like ICS
6. Whitebalancing
7. Screen Mirroring
8. HDR + More camera features
9. Bravia Engine 2
What's your point of view... Let them hear..
PS : Opinions can vary with users.
# LIKES
1. Smoooooooth
2. Battery seems a little bit better. Could be placebo though.
3. Less home redraws (they still happen with Chrome though)
4. It's so smooth.
5. Music doesn't stutter anymore (so far)
6. Did I mention it's smoooooooooth?
# DISLIKES
1. The new copy/paste system. Is there any way to select more than a word now?
2. Bugs. Expected, since this was a release to get us off of Sony's back
# WHAT MORE YOU NEED !
1. Stamina mode
2. The phone still has a pretty solid wake line in my battery. Might be the fault of some apps, but I don't know.
3. Dark theme for Contacts, messages, etc. Nothing a few mods can't fix though.
# Likes
1. Project butter
2. New UI (bootanimation, launcher, lockscreen,etc)
3. New messaging, contacts and dialer apps.
3. Better battery life when compared to ICS.
4. New media applications.
# Dislikes
1. Buggy 1080p video recording.
2. 2g internet connection bugs.
3. No Wi-Fi direct.
#What should be added
1. Stamina mode.
2. Light effects.
3. White balance.
4. Option to set live wallpaper on lockscreen.
5. Option to add am/pm in status bar.
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Actually I seem to be getting more app redraws since updating
another negative is the new keyboard sounds
When phone call ends, the phone doesn't turn off anymore! That's really a good thing for me!
#Sad and Angry US(Iranian):
WIFI Don t work For IRAN.(Need to Remove Sim cards or Turn to Airplane mode and reset our phone)
#Like:
1 -Very very very smooth
2- Extended Battery Mode
3- Clear Phase ,Clear Audio+, New WALKMAN
4- New Notification With Toggles
#Dislike:
1- Lock screen don t have message Preview Like ICS Lockscreen Slide message Preview
2- Back up and restore App Don t have ICS options
# WHAT MORE YOU NEED !
1- More toggles (NFC, Brightness,...)
2- Wifi Direct
3- Stamina Mode
#SHOULD BE ADDED:
1. stamina mode
2. reboot button in power menu
3. screen mirroring
4. superior auto in camera mode
5. working Mobile Bravia Engine (for relocked bootloader)(both in album and movies)
6. white balance
7. playing movie in potrait mode.
8. throw settings in settings.
9. can make video call. (like samsung device).
10. am/pm in status bar for clock.
*just opinion
aminfauzi said:
#SHOULD BE ADDED:
1. stamina mode
2. reboot button in power menu
3. screen mirroring
4. superior auto in camera mode
5. working Mobile Bravia Engine (for relocked bootloader)(both in album and movies)
6. white balance
7. playing movie in potrait mode.
8. throw settings in settings.
9. can make video call. (like samsung device).
10. am/pm in status bar for clock.
*just opinion
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What's screen mirroring? :-o
Sent from Xperia SL via xda app.
Ajith Roy said:
What's screen mirroring? :-o
Sent from Xperia SL via xda app.
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Use Screen mirroring to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your phone via the TV's speakers.
aminfauzi said:
You can also use this feature to listen to music from your phone via the TV's speakers.
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Does the Media Server app is for this purpose
Ajith Roy said:
Does the Media Server app is for this purpose
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Yes, Thats what I use.
# LIKES
1. Home screen scrolling is better
2. Boot animation.
3. Less random lags
# DISLIKES
1. The new copy/paste system (unless selecting one word or the whole sentence).
2. Video recording.
3. 2G randomly stopping.
4. Random wake locks keeping it from deep sleep
# WHAT MORE YOU NEED !
1. Wi-Fi direct
2. Changable quick toggles ( I don't need mobile data or bluetooth but do need flashlight and GPS)
3. Lockscreen missed call, message notification
indesisiv said:
Yes, Thats what I use.
# LIKES
1. Home screen scrolling is better
2. Boot animation.
3. Less random lags
# DISLIKES
1. The new copy/paste system (unless selecting one word or the whole sentence).
2. Video recording.
3. 2G randomly stopping.
4. Random wake locks keeping it from deep sleep
# WHAT MORE YOU NEED !
1. Wi-Fi direct
2. Changable quick toggles ( I don't need mobile data or bluetooth but do need flashlight and GPS)
3. Lockscreen missed call, message notification
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More quick toggle's is a must one.
FenrirMX said:
# DISLIKES
1. The new copy/paste system. Is there any way to select more than a word now?
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To select word, double tap on it.
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aminfauzi said:
Use Screen mirroring to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your phone via the TV's speakers.
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Snapdragon S3 isn't powerful enough for that, AFAIK
Felimenta97 said:
Snapdragon S3 isn't powerful enough for that, AFAIK
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oo i see..thanks for that
Dont worry guys.. Our niaboc79 is on the way with the new ROM version 2. In version 3 we will get some surprise ...... I am sure....
needs
what all neede
1 wifi direct
2 hdr in camera(imp)
3 burst mod(imp)
4 stamina mode
5 more toggles
6 auto brightness(imp)
since it is havng 12mp camera there shoud b many camera options
@NUJ said:
what all neede
1 wifi direct
2 hdr in camera(imp)
3 burst mod(imp)
4 stamina mode
5 more toggles
6 auto brightness(imp)
since it is havng 12mp camera there shoud b many camera options
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The camera module we have inside our phone doesn't have the ability to do HDR shots. A 3rd party app would do but you have to stabilize the phone from movements in order to have perfect shots.
But the rest you mentioned is a must have.
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what i need
1 wifi direct
2 hdr in camera
3 stamina mode
4 more toggles
5 BE2
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bluechelsea said:
To select word, double tap on it.
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Yeah I got that, I mean how does one select more than a word now (sentence)?
Since Xperia Ion, S, SL and other devices in this category have a hardware for ambient sensor, but Sony did't gave the auto brightness option in the display settings. Here is a small app which I recently found for enabling auto brightness in your phones. Download from attachments.
Download it from here and enjoy ! :good:
Just tried it an it works! Thanks!
Morlock O said:
Just tried it an it works! Thanks!
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You're welcome
ayushbaheti said:
Since Xperia Ion, S, SL and other devices in this category have a hardware for ambient sensor, but Sony did't gave the auto brightness option in the display settings. Here is a small app which I recently found on Play Store for enabling auto brightness in your phones. Search Velis Auto Brightness on play store or download from attachments.
Download it from here and enjoy ! :good:
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May be u didn't notice.. I had posted this in a new thread months back.. Please check the threads before creating a new one..
Is there a way to dim the screen more smoothly as it is in GS4 or G tab2
Because the device Xperia S blackout be step-by-step Is there another way? Or depend on the type of screen
Works just fine on Acro S.
Thanks
hisoka78 said:
Is there a way to dim the screen more smoothly as it is in GS4 or G tab2
Because the device Xperia S blackout be step-by-step Is there another way? Or depend on the type of screen
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Change Smoothing time to 3000ms under sensitivity in settings, that would help.
ayushbaheti said:
Since Xperia Ion, S, SL and other devices in this category have a hardware for ambient sensor, but Sony did't gave the auto brightness option in the display settings. Here is a small app which I recently found for enabling auto brightness in your phones. Download from attachments.
Download it from here and enjoy ! :good:
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SONY XPERIA S has auto brightness enabled, and it's always ON.
Ceck it : Go out in bright light, and then put your finger on the sensor. You'll see the difference.
TIP : Settings/Display/Brightness : Must be set over 60 % for the auto brightness to work, if you set your brightness under 50 % it will not work. Enjoy auto brightness in SONY XPERIA S without an app to do the job.
didnt work for me. i have xperia SL. trinity rom 2.9 and doomkernel >.<
Hi, I have some queries on xperia ZL
1. can continuous photo capturing can be done with xperia zl ? ( not burust mode or taking picture while shooting). I saw some video if you press camera screen button , it keeps on taking pictures. Would like to know if that feature is available with 4.2.2?
2. any idea that xperia zl will get multi window support ?
3. what all features 4.3 udpate would xperia ZL is getting?
4. Home screen and lockscreen wall papers setup either together or seperate ( live wallpaper)
Hi,
I have just moved to Samsung M51 from my Moto G5S Plus device. Though i am loving M51 but i am missing my moto gestures in M51 like pick to switch on screen, shake to switch on flashlight, taking screenshots with 3 fingers and locking phone by touching the sensor again while the phone is on. Can i get these in my M51? I've tried few apps from google playstore but those are nowhere close to the features in Moto.
Thanks in advance for your help!!
naveenbhatia said:
Hi,
I have just moved to Samsung M51 from my Moto G5S Plus device. Though i am loving M51 but i am missing my moto gestures in M51 like pick to switch on screen, shake to switch on flashlight, taking screenshots with 3 fingers and locking phone by touching the sensor again while the phone is on. Can i get these in my M51? I've tried few apps from google playstore but those are nowhere close to the features in Moto.
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I am really missing those features too. Coming from my Moto Z Play.
Best option I found so far is to configure the flashlight to left/right swipe on the lock screen. However not comparable to a simple phone chop gesture.
On the Moto Z Play I also loved that I don't even have to pick up the phone to activate the always-on screen to check the time or notifications. I just need to hover with my hand over the screen. On the M51 I can tap the screen (once to show always-on screen with time + notifications) which is "OK" but not at the same usability level as the Moto.
Since my phone usually is in a phone cradle I also preferred the front-mounted fingerprint scanner which allowed me to unlock at a fingerpress and to re-lock with immediate screen off by touching the sensor again. On the Galaxy I need to press a side-button which is less accessible.
naveenbhatia said:
Hi,
I have just moved to Samsung M51 from my Moto G5S Plus device. Though i am loving M51 but i am missing my moto gestures in M51 like pick to switch on screen, shake to switch on flashlight, taking screenshots with 3 fingers and locking phone by touching the sensor again while the phone is on. Can i get these in my M51? I've tried few apps from google playstore but those are nowhere close to the features in Moto.
Thanks in advance for your help!!
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The hand slide screenshot, imho, is a plus.. but the flashlight shake... i miss it
VJordanMC said:
The hand slide screenshot, imho, is a plus.. but the flashlight shake... i miss it
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Shake-Torch (Flashlight) - Apps on Google Play
Simple App that allows you to turn on your flashlight by shaking your phone
play.google.com
You're welcome.