[Q] Hyperion Battery Cover - Breaks the Camera! - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have the Hyperion 4200 MAH extended life battery and the white battery cover that came with it. Since I've installed this battery my camera's performance is awful. If I take off the case the camera works great, otherwise it's pretty much useless (blurry, bad exposure, etc.). Is there a cover available that will fit this battery and not interfere with the operation of the camera, quite a bummer to have such great battery life at the loss of a major function of the phone.
Thanks in advance for any assistance!
Keith

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Xperia S Review Thread

Rate the phone 1-5 on-
Battery Life
Speed
Performence
Build quality
Overall
And tell pros and cons
Well I've had mine for only a few days now so I don't think I can rate the battery for now.
Battery Life - ?
Speed - 4
Performance - 4
Build Quality 4
Overall 4.5
PROS -
Great camera in daylight conditions
Stunning design (mine is white)
Display Sharpness and the vibrant colors
Effortless performance
Beautiful UI
Good Audio Quality for a smartphone
Fast Capture is helpful
Build Quality is commendable since its all plastic
Matte Finish on the body and the anti stain coating
Front Camera is awesome
Clear and loud call quality
GPS performance is good
CONS
Some lag here and there at times
Android 4.0 still 2 or 3 weeks away
Camera is almost useless in low light conditions
Touch sensitive buttons can get quite irritating sometimes
Though SQ is good, volume could be higher
Screen could have done with more contrast. Blacks are Greyish
Battery Life 4
Speed 5
Performance 4
Build quality 5
Overall 4
Pro:
-fast and accurate gps
-Stock firmware (73) is quite "okay"
-Good cam quality overall (except the noise)
-HDMI out with TV Program software works good
-Phone is a lightweight compared to others
-Screen protector by factory
Contra:
-Non-removable battery
-screen contrast could be much better
-sony data cable / microusb cable is "cornered" at phone's end. That is idiotic.
-Autobrightness doesn't work - for me ( stock 73)
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Battery Life -5 (.73 fixes the issues, and it could only get better)
Speed - 5 (I still have sometimes a hiccup or two, but that can be android itself of the junk I install, so I will keep it at 5 )
Performance- 5 (same reason as above)
Build quality- 4 (build could aways be better, its a sturdy device but not as durable as it could be I think)
Overall - 4.7
Pros:
Beautiful Design, I find it a really unique device
Screen is fantastic
Blazing fast. I love the speed combined with the Sony UI, I used to use launcher pro, but I can't bring myself to replace the default launcher.
Cons:
The screen problems in some devices, I feel they could have taken more care with assembly.
The port flaps, I am still not sure if this is a real con, as they are really sturdy (unlike the X10 cover, which broke off in the end) and they just need to be worn in I guess :/.
Gingerbread, though that also I wouldn't really consider a con, as the update is coming, and I am in no rush really (coming from the X10 I'm used to waiting, heh)
I know this is more to taste, but I find the default NFC app could be better, and I wish (I'm assuming they did this to mostly prevent piracy) the extra apps (PS store, music/movie unlimited) had support worldwide, as it was one of the boasted selling features.
I love this phone, and definitely recommend it. It is in my opinion one to look out for, especially when it gets ICS. I am more than happy to have this for the next two years (got it on contract). I know Sony gets criticism for not using the top of the line tech, but in terms of design, I think they are ahead of the market, and I am curious how next years device will look.
Battery Life - 4
Speed - 4
Performance - 4
Build quality - 3
Overall 3.5
Pros
High resolution, sharp display
Stylish ui
Sound quality
Camera
Design
GPS locks really fast
Wireless signal of wifi and 3g network
Charges fast
Performance overall is good
Cons
Quality control, many early models have yellow stains on screen
Casing has a lot of seams and edges. Makes it feel cheap, hope it is just sloppy work on earlier models.
Warranty service. To fix the yellow tint and casing I'll probably lose it for a month
Call volume is a bit low
Screen viewing angels are poor
Colour temprature of the screen is a bit off, too cold.
Placement of usb/hdmi port
EclipzeRemix said:
Rate the phone 1-5 on-
Battery Life
Speed
Performence
Build quality
Overall
And tell pros and cons
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I've had mine for over a month so can safely judge.
Battery life 1
Can't stand the fact the phone depletes so much even on standby.
Speed 4.5
Most things happen near enough instantly
Performance 3
Mainly because I can't stand the UI performance and the poor scrolling especially in web browser. What's this 2010? Come on Sony, you can surely do better. Galaxy S2 is a year older with buttery smooth transitions and scrolling.
Build quality 4.5
Feels solid and premium. Could have done with a bit more chrome to soften things up though. Also very doggy back cover that doesn't seem to fit properly,
Overall 3.25
That's just about right in my opinion. The phone needs better software and optimization. I'm happy with it for now. Don't know if I'll be happy with it for two years however,
Sent from my LT26i using XDA
zodiac100 said:
I've had mine for over a month so can safely judge.
Battery life 1
Can't stand the fact the phone depletes so much even on standby.
Speed 4.5
Most things happen near enough instantly
Performance 3
Mainly because I can't stand the UI performance and the poor scrolling especially in web browser. What's this 2010? Come on Sony, you can surely do better. Galaxy S2 is a year older with buttery smooth transitions and scrolling.
Build quality 4.5
Feels solid and premium. Could have done with a bit more chrome to soften things up though. Also very doggy back cover that doesn't seem to fit properly,
Overall 3.25
That's just about right in my opinion. The phone needs better software and optimization. I'm happy with it for now. Don't know if I'll be happy with it for two years however,
Sent from my LT26i using XDA
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- Battery life 4,5: good idle battery drain (0,5 - 0,7% per hour)
- Speed 5: everything happens very fast once you customised and tweaked the stock .73 rom
- Performance 4.5: after tweaking it's fast, even no lag when opening contacts app but I know ICS will increase performance even more
- Build quality: 4.5: I really like the design and quality of the phone, it's not heavy and pretty scratch resistant
- Overall: 4.6: Sony gave is a really good phone which is fast and smooth. It doesn't feel like a cheap phone like Samsung phones, and the design is really amazing. And last but not least, it's very nice to develop for this phone
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Custom ROMs > Stock ROM
Hello All,
I've had my LT26i for a few days now, and you know of course how it is when you get a new piece of IT equipment for an IT guy... Tried this and that, tried different ROMs, now eagerly waiting for CM9 RC1, wona know what it looks like at least and what it's capable of. Failed to install RC0, tried all the possible ways, but can't pass the boot screen. Doing something wrong of course, but...
In any case, the Stock ROM has too much extra IMHO. Apps that i can't remove and will never use annoy me... Knowing that uninstalling will free up some RAM and cut down the number of running processes, knowing that tweaking LEDs, WIFI management will increase the battery life, etc. forced me to star searching for a custom ROM that will suit me the same day I got my phone.
So I would rate the Stock ROM the following:
Battery Life - 3 (really runs out faster then expected)
Speed - 4 (boot up could be faster, opening apps is OK tho)
Performance - 4 (screen sometime freezes for a millisecond when sliding the desktops)
Build quality - 4 (being not able to delete stuff I don't need freaked me out... Why am I a guest in my phone?)
Overall - 4 (would be 3, but it's my new phone, got to like it )
And the ROM that I am using now (KA05 Xperia SSpeed by krabappel2548 on DooMKernel v03a by DooMLoRD):
Battery Life - 5 (Impressed)
Speed - 5 (No complains here at all)
Performance - 5 (Extra functionality such as better camera and volume buttons wake the screen)
Build quality - 4 (no crashes or anything, but can't install apps from my phone, have to do it from the PC)
Overall - 5 (I am much more happy using my SXS now)
There are other Custom ROMs, some focus on the GUI, some on the speed... All of them are definitely worth to be installed.
I really appreciate the work of all the guys working hard to get us better Android Distros.
P.S.: Yes, I did lose my warranty when I rooted my phone. Yes, I did have problems installing prerequisite ROMs and Booters and all. But now I have a much better understanding how my phone functions and I have a better Android Distro. I AM NOT PUSHING ANYONE TO GO CUSTOM, AS IT IS DANGEROUS IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT YOU ARE DOING.
P.P.S.: If anyone managed to install the CM9 RC0, please post a video on YouTube so that we at least know what it looks like.

The HTC One

Hey guys I'm in need of an upgrade and I think the HTC One is the answer!
I was wondering if you could please give me feedback on your experience so far.
All I know about the cons like
Can't change battery
No SD card...
So how is the battery life etc??
Thanks
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Battery life is very good, I get about 18-20 hours with average use and about 10-12 hours with heavy use (compare this to my previous Nexus 4 & Galaxy S3 and you're talking about somewhere in the range of 30% better battery life with the One). With light usage I've easily seen 24-26+ hours before charging. To sum it up, I charge my phone once a day on average (unplug at 6:00am and plug in around 11:00pm with 20-30% battery remaining).
Sense 5 is a refreshing change from TouchWiz, IMO I prefer it even over stock Android. Simple, easy to use, fast, functional. Blinkfeed is a innovative change from having to use several widgets for a fraction of the same information. Imagine a Flipboard-like home screen.
Phone is fast, I mean no lag - whatsoever. I run some pretty intensive Live Wallpapers and it never affects the speed of the phone. Call reception is great, sound is incredible (you can't find better sound in a mobile device, period). Screen is stunning. Crisp, accurate colors and sharp text at any size. 100% hands down the best phone I've ever had. IMO the best phone available, period.
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i ended up swapping mine for a galaxy s4... the one had minor build quality issues (glass not flush with body, purple tinge in camera, poor camera performance in good lighting, faulty proximity sensor)
while the s4 is indeed made of "cheap plastic", it is well built and had no issues... all the edges are flush with no creaks... the battery life and performance was also slightly better (with google edition rom) and i certainly welcome the additions of microSD slot, removable battery, and wireless charging. the thing i miss most about the one is the speaker, honestly the best speakers i have heard on a cellphone and rivals the quality of many mid range bluetooth speakers
norazi said:
i ended up swapping mine for a galaxy s4... the one had minor build quality issues (glass not flush with body, purple tinge in camera, poor camera performance in good lighting, faulty proximity sensor)
while the s4 is indeed made of "cheap plastic", it is well built and had no issues... all the edges are flush with no creaks... the battery life and performance was also slightly better (with google edition rom) and i certainly welcome the additions of microSD slot, removable battery, and wireless charging. the thing i miss most about the one is the speaker, honestly the best speakers i have heard on a cellphone and rivals the quality of many mid range bluetooth speakers
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not sure why you even posted this
Hi guys, one question: htc one or nexus 4?
AlexC1984 said:
Hi guys, one question: htc one or nexus 4?
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Comparisons aren't allowed, it'll just get the thread closed.
AlexC1984 said:
Hi guys, one question: htc one or nexus 4?
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HTC One, hands down.
Source: I've only had the HTC One, never a Nexus.
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AlexC1984 said:
Hi guys, one question: htc one or nexus 4?
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Between those two go with the One. Between the N5 and One I'd go with an N5... unless LG finds a way to hobble it
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Another Unboxing and Review of the G3 that I found helpful

Found it short and helpful to choose my new phone
http://youtu.be/O3xV8KcyZnk (REVIEW)
http://youtu.be/A0rdk1olgCM (UNBOXING)
Though I always appreciate effort of videos, the review does not seem detailed to drive a decision.
The summery of reviews that did not stick to generic platitudes:
Good build
Good design
Display is good, but not enough to offset the battery and performance hit.
Good battery life for light to medium users
Not good battery life for heavy users
Good camera
Slightly laggy UI
Device throttles a lot and gets hot on the top.
Good speaker
Overall good device

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