Hello,
I switched on the Xperia Z of Samsung Galaxy S3 and miss on the first day of the great features such as S3:
- Stay Smart (facial recognition),
- Smart Alert (vibration when touching the smartphone if missed calls or messages are available),
- Silent, if you turn the device,
- Direct contact call when the phone to your ear
- The lockscreen I find horrible. You do not see missed calls or messages when you do not exactly click on the status bar and can otherwise not set shortcuts ...
Is there any third party apps that have this functionality?
I could only find for the Smartstay an alternative app.
Otherwise, the Xperia is really great, but Sony has really in software extreme catching up ...
Thanks for your help.
You can replace Smart Stay feature by using ISeeYou
Another Alternative.
kilabdg said:
You can replace Smart Stay feature by using ISeeYou
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The OP could also use nebkat's SmartStay Ex.
Odp: Goodies for Xperia from Galaxy S3 (Smart Stay, Alert and so on)
Sorry for noob question, but what is OP shortcut?
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Refer this listvof apps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106719
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@kilabdg
op = original poster - the person who started this topic/thread.
- Smart Alert (vibration when touching the smartphone if missed calls or messages are available),
--> Lightflow has this feature.
- Silent, if you turn the device,
--> I use tasker to do this.
need these apps
Apps mentioned in OP are quite productive can someone port these to xperia Z
HI
Risky_ said:
Apps mentioned in OP are quite productive can someone port these to xperia Z
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Can anyone suggest alternative for screenshot by hand swype similar method ?
i moved from GS3 to XZ too but i wasn't much used to those functions of GS3 so its working out great for me lucky me
Has anyone been able to use Light Flow or any other LED control app on the Xperia TX since it got the JB update? I had been using Light Flow fine on ICS previously but now can't get it to activate the notification light which I have grown accustomed to
Which app did you use?
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Have tried Light Flow and Light Manager but haven't been able to get it to work. Phone is rooted too.
I am currently using Light Flow on my Xperia T. Have you granted it permission through accessibility settings?
PS. It is a major battery hogger!
Yes I have done that, seems odd. Funny that, I have noticed much better battery life since going to JB :laugh:
thedisturbedone said:
I am currently using Light Flow on my Xperia T. Have you granted it permission through accessibility settings?
PS. It is a major battery hogger!
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Bruce Irons said:
Yes I have done that, seems odd. Funny that, I have noticed much better battery life since going to JB :laugh:
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Well i dont know what else to say other than uninstall it, reboot and install the latest version. Haha well it's always one of the top apps in battery stats.
Working in my Xperia TX
Sorry to know that but it's working perfectly on my Xperia TX in spite of being upgraded to Jelly Bean (Android 4.3).
Make sure the access to notification is turned on in Settings>Security>Notification Access. See if 'Light Flow Light' is checked.
And also make sure all the settings of the Light Flow is set correctly.
Try formatting your phone and installing back the app. If still not working, it may be because you rooted the device.
If you use Light Flow Lite just for the LED notifications of some apps, try the app from Play Store which works better for this purpose in Xperia phones ie. 'Illumination Bar Notification' and after installing it, set the device model to 'Other' in the General Settings of the new app.
I use Light Flow Light just for the Network Signal LED and very few more things as it has no LED control over apps like WhatsApp, Skype etc. in the free version.
hi
with the new xperia themes feature for xperia home , is it possible to make your own themes and if so how ?
i remember the z1 had this feature i think was best shot(takes a few photos and you pick the best ) is it available for the new xperia z 4.3 update ?
i notice the led on the phone after 4.3 update just lights up continuously only when i have an incoming call and not blinks is this a glitch ?
thanks
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hi
with the n
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Hi there
For the themes refer to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2594351
That app is called timeshift burst it takes around 60 photos in a second and lets you selct the best one download it from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577869
I dont know about the notification led, mine doesnt blink when a call comes it only blinks when a message/mail comes
Posted on June 17, 2014
Sony has been giving away some hints about Xperia owners can expect when KitKat 4.4.3 heads their way and 4.4.2 for the Xperia X, SP, T, TX and V. It has been suggested that features will be along the lines of those of the Xperia Sirius and the Z1 and features could also include two brand new user interfaces, along with camera modes and battery managers.
The interface for the Sony Sirius did get leaked and with it came a simple homescreen along with the Xperia one. In the leak you could see changes to the icons along with the addition of new status bar icons and battery icon.
With the release of Jelly Bean 4.3 Sony offered Smart Social apps along with new camera modes and user interface. The Sony Xperia Z1, Ultra X and other devices in the Z series may have features that are exclusive from Sirius. These may include Timeshift video and Background Defocus.
The Smart app was updated with a new look and it features a Close All button. This is a part of the Recent Apps and comes with Smart Backlight. This is somewhat similar to what owners of the Samsung handsets have with Smart Stay. The KitKat 4.4.3 update comes with support for call handling, double tap to wake and white balance.
The Xperia Sirius has some sound options that are new and this includes audio accessory support along with high resolution audio USB. It is to get S Force audio and Clear Audio along with xLoud engine.
It offers owners customisation choices when it comes to notification along with status bar. This includes My Xperia themes. Right now those with Jelly Bean 4.3 cannot apply a lot of customisation with My Xperia Themes.
Along with this KitKat has brought with it stamina mode, better power management, low battery, location based Wi-Fi and it allows the background data to be queued so as to save on the battery.
The Sony Xperia Z will get updated first to KitKat, followed by the Xperia SP, T, TX and V, which could have to wait for some time for Android 4.4.3.
Nice
Nice to dream... but... Seriously? What's the source of all this info?? :cyclops:
themis0009 said:
Posted on June 17, 2014
Sony has been giving away some hints about Xperia owners can expect when KitKat 4.4.3 heads their way and 4.4.2 for the Xperia X, SP, T, TX and V. It has been suggested that features will be along the lines of those of the Xperia Sirius and the Z1 and features could also include two brand new user interfaces, along with camera modes and battery managers.
The interface for the Sony Sirius did get leaked and with it came a simple homescreen along with the Xperia one. In the leak you could see changes to the icons along with the addition of new status bar icons and battery icon.
With the release of Jelly Bean 4.3 Sony offered Smart Social apps along with new camera modes and user interface. The Sony Xperia Z1, Ultra X and other devices in the Z series may have features that are exclusive from Sirius. These may include Timeshift video and Background Defocus.
The Smart app was updated with a new look and it features a Close All button. This is a part of the Recent Apps and comes with Smart Backlight. This is somewhat similar to what owners of the Samsung handsets have with Smart Stay. The KitKat 4.4.3 update comes with support for call handling, double tap to wake and white balance.
The Xperia Sirius has some sound options that are new and this includes audio accessory support along with high resolution audio USB. It is to get S Force audio and Clear Audio along with xLoud engine.
It offers owners customisation choices when it comes to notification along with status bar. This includes My Xperia themes. Right now those with Jelly Bean 4.3 cannot apply a lot of customisation with My Xperia Themes.
Along with this KitKat has brought with it stamina mode, better power management, low battery, location based Wi-Fi and it allows the background data to be queued so as to save on the battery.
The Sony Xperia Z will get updated first to KitKat, followed by the Xperia SP, T, TX and V, which could have to wait for some time for Android 4.4.3.
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Hope for that...
How about these features for example?
- lower memory requirements and better memory management
- user-customizable setup / debloat-able, not one size fits it all
- sort of semi-administrator rights out of the box, for example kind of which makes the owner rooted temporary to allow removal of items definitely not needed
- day and night UI setting (EvolveSMS and some other apps have this, it's brilliant)
- colour accents choosable
- navigation button user adjustable right out of the box
- a power menu with reboot option included
- bring back the screenshot option to the power menu
- a numbering of the volume and brightness adjuster scales for easier remembering, or on-screen number pop-up
- reliable repeat notifications for calendar, sms and other occurrences, even when the phone is sleeping
- adjustable LED colours for different notification types
- more reliable syncing for calendar + phone book, and not binding sync function to the presence of the latest version Play Services
- a user control of which metadata may be synced
- setting for combining camera pixels together lowering their total number and increasing effective pixel size, therefore actually achieving a better image quality
- thoroughly cleaning up the Play Store
- not binding paid apps functioning to the presence of Play Store
- clearer descriptions of what has been changed when upgrades are presented, not just "performance enhancements"
- revise the user rating system to actually provide useful information
- stop counting the number of features as the benchmark, but to highlight and promote other features such as efficiency, ease of use, or battery friendliness
- stop removing setup and preference options, many apps actually have become less user friendly and crippled
- give the user always a choice.
fedemyth said:
Nice to dream... but... Seriously? What's the source of all this info?? :cyclops:
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http://motoringcrunch.com/news/sony-xperia-phones-to-get-exclusive-4-4-3-kitkat-features/10018444/
Is this guy reliable?
Looks like a serious info leaked by a Sony dev but its not.lolz
If 4.4.2 arrives for my XV, i will try stickin with sony and my XV.
If not i will go for S5
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sony site still says under investigation
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-t/
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-v/
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-sp/
so maybe there is hope but im not too worried we have great roms available as it is
istux said:
http://motoringcrunch.com/news/sony-xperia-phones-to-get-exclusive-4-4-3-kitkat-features/10018444/
Is this guy reliable?
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No sources
dreams on! :victory:
It's hard to believe but phonearena.com confirmed it, we will get kitkat upgrade
"gadgets need love too"
harrymason37 said:
It's hard to believe but phonearena.com confirmed it, we will get kitkat upgrade
"gadgets need love too"
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Where and when? I can't really find anything about that...
harrymason37 said:
It's hard to believe but phonearena.com confirmed it, we will get kitkat upgrade
"gadgets need love too"
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Here is what they know so far: http://www.phonearena.com/news/When-will-my-phone-get-the-Android-4.4-KitKat-update-here-is-what-we-know_id48960
So, where did you get your info?
Link please.
This can help too http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony...KitKat-Xperia-T-TX-V-ZR-might-be-next_id49597
daniel090588 said:
This can help too http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony...KitKat-Xperia-T-TX-V-ZR-might-be-next_id49597
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22 Nov 2013 - old news
Oh man... I'm so excited I didn't notice the date. Shame on me
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http://www.kdramastars.com/articles...ve-kitkat-features-starts-release-android.htm
i think this is where he got all those infos
I think you no longer need to wait for 4.4, plenty of expired 18 months ....
Mircinko96 said:
I think you no longer need to wait for 4.4, plenty of expired 18 months ....
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the xperia t have 2 years support bcs the t was sony's flagship right ?
LOL?
http://www.christiantoday.com/artic...update.rolls.out.sony.xperia.phones/38514.htm
I wouldn't believe that because it didn't say anything about Xperia Z,it looks like a fake,just my opinion.
hey guys,
i wonder if the z2 has a notification led..? i dont habe a z1 but from what i saw on videos, the led was combined with the speaker. it does not look like the z2 has it at the same position but i found a comment on youtube where the author said, the z2 also has a notification led.
what do you assume?
Yes it does.
1:37 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2-AikyR2Dg
notification led is very very small.
It's not exactly small because it shines through the surrounding plastic (white version). Some will like it and some won't. Personally I think this looks a bit cheapish.