[Q] Can Mirroring/MHL Show Full Screen on TV? - Xperia Z2 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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There are vertical black bars display on both sides
But the tablet z was showing perfectly on tv as full screen,
I think the reason is Tablet Z didn't show the Navigation Bar on TV, but Z2 Tablet did
Does anyone know how to make Z2 tablet show full screen on TV?
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jackjackw said:
View attachment 2652925
As the 1st picture attached
There are vertical black bars display on both sides
But the tablet z was showing perfectly on tv as full screen,
I think the reason is Tablet Z didn't show the Navigation Bar on TV, but Z2 Tablet did
Does anyone know how to make Z2 tablet show full screen on TV?
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Hello,
It is simple : your TV are 16/9, whereas your tablet are 16/10.

Did you try adjusting your screen for different input formats?

jackjackw said:
View attachment 2652925
As the 1st picture attached
There are vertical black bars display on both sides
But the tablet z was showing perfectly on tv as full screen,
I think the reason is Tablet Z didn't show the Navigation Bar on TV, but Z2 Tablet did
Does anyone know how to make Z2 tablet show full screen on TV?
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How did you get your mircast to work? I can't get my xperia z2 tablet to connect via mircast, every time I try to do it, it says connection failed. I have the sony bravia KDL-60R550A.

Same problem here. I have bought it mainly for mirroring to Sony TV, no problem with z1 phone, ridiculous edges with z2 tablet. Hope there'll be a solution.

xbad1 said:
Same problem here. I have bought it mainly for mirroring to Sony TV, no problem with z1 phone, ridiculous edges with z2 tablet. Hope there'll be a solution.
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Try to update firmware of your TV. I had the same problem with my Samsung TV, the solution was firmware update.

Hasapimapetilon said:
Try to update firmware of your TV. I had the same problem with my Samsung TV, the solution was firmware update.
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My KDL 905A has no updates yet, hope you are right and they'll fix it.

Z2 tablet and MHL Bars and GP Movies
I have tried the Z2 tablet using a sony MHL IM750 adapter with various TVs and monitors and it is always the same the black bars are on the screen at the side of the mirror on the TV. Using my old galaxy nexus phone with the MHL adapter I do not get this problem it fills the screen fully.
Incidentally if I try to mirror google play movies through the tablet with the MHL adapter I get an message that it is not secure and it does not allow it to happen. Yet when I do the same through miracast it works! seems a little odd but something to do with HDCP I guess. If I mirror google play movies through my nexus phone it works fine.
All seems a little strange, I imagine it requires some kind of change to the firmware is needed. Particular when jackjackw (the first post in this thread) mentions that the tablet Z fills the screen using mhl.

same problem
SilverMerlin said:
I have tried the Z2 tablet using a sony MHL IM750 adapter with various TVs and monitors and it is always the same the black bars are on the screen at the side of the mirror on the TV. Using my old galaxy nexus phone with the MHL adapter I do not get this problem it fills the screen fully.
Incidentally if I try to mirror google play movies through the tablet with the MHL adapter I get an message that it is not secure and it does not allow it to happen. Yet when I do the same through miracast it works! seems a little odd but something to do with HDCP I guess. If I mirror google play movies through my nexus phone it works fine.
All seems a little strange, I imagine it requires some kind of change to the firmware is needed. Particular when jackjackw (the first post in this thread) mentions that the tablet Z fills the screen using mhl.
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Hello,
i have the same problem. black bars right and left plus home and back button on the screen.
i tried it with cable on samsung 6100 and with miracast on a brand new samsung .
both the same problem.
se
do you think there will be a update or should i give it back an buy a samsung.

Anyone come up with a fix yet? Got the same problem.

This thread is ridiculous. The Xperia Tablet Z2 has a 16/10 screen, and you are all mirroring to 16/9 tv screens, which obviously produce black borders on the sides in order to preserve the correct aspect ratio on the image. Without that black bars you would see the image stretched and the people in the movies would seem fat.
The Xperia Z, nexus 5, etc, etc, you are all mentioning, are 16/9 devices, so no black bars.
To get rid of the black, bars you will have to use your TV zooming functions
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RoberM said:
This thread is ridiculous. The Xperia Tablet Z2 has a 16/10 screen, and you are all mirroring to 16/9 tv screens, which obviously produce black borders on the sides in order to preserve the correct aspect ratio on the image. Without that black bars you would see the image stretched and the people in the movies would seem fat.
The Xperia Z, nexus 5, etc, etc, you are all mentioning, are 16/9 devices, so no black bars.
To get rid of the black, bars you will have to use your TV zooming functions
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First wise words of this topic !
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I just Up the topic to show you this solution : http://www.xda-developers.com/android/cast-device-second-screen/
(You should read XDA news more frequently )

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[Q] Screen resolution issue

So I just got my G Tab yesterday. I've rooted it and slammed on Vegan. I'm really impressed with this thing. The one issue I seem to be having is that I download wallpapers (1024x600) but they never show up properly on it. They are always cropped. Am I doing something wrong?
Also, is there a way to verify that my screens resolution is correct? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Happy new G Tab guy
Yeah, that happens to me too. It seems the wallpapers only show the full art in portrait mode.
The only way I have seen to recify that issue is to download MultiWallpaper Live from the market. Set the single picture that you want was your wallpaper as the default wallpaper and it will fit to the screen as you would expect it to.
I still haven't figured out how to correctly display wallpaper without the use of this program on my GTab.
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g1no23 said:
The only way I have seen to recify that issue is to download MultiWallpaper Live from the market. Set the single picture that you want was your wallpaper as the default wallpaper and it will fit to the screen as you would expect it to.
I still haven't figured out how to correctly display wallpaper without the use of this program on my GTab.
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Couldnt find it in market
https://market.android.com/details?id=se.alittleplaceinaspen.multiwallpaper
Found it but it seems to be a paid app
Set wallpaper with 1024x1024 and they will always be shown without clipping.
gator2k83 said:
https://market.android.com/details?id=se.alittleplaceinaspen.multiwallpaper
Found it but it seems to be a paid app
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The correct app for this is MultiPicture Live Wallpaper, which is free. https://market.android.com/details?id=org.tamanegi.wallpaper.multipicture
After you install MultiPicture Live, it will appear as an option within "Live wallpapers".
ThunderPuppy said:
The correct app for this is MultiPicture Live Wallpaper, which is free. https://market.android.com/details?id=org.tamanegi.wallpaper.multipicture
After you install MultiPicture Live, it will appear as an option within "Live wallpapers".
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Oops, thanks for the correction.
Hey Guys, thanks for the suggestions. I'm at work but will definitely be checking this out when I get home.
I can't find it in the Marketplace through my tab (and I have most of the Marketplace available). When I go there on my desktop it says its not compatible with my device...
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I can't find it in the Marketplace through my tab (and I have most of the Marketplace available). When I go there on my desktop it says its not compatible with my device...
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You may have to try the market fix (go down to Part Three). However in my experience you will lose access to the device on the 'Web Market' (your device will disappear, never to be seen again). I have not figured out how to fix that, so be warned before trying it.
When I check the 'market', there's a list of apps I look for specifically (Not because I use all of them, but they seem to cover most of the filters). Some of them I've noticed are only available BEFORE the fix, and some (most) only available AFTER:
Adobe Flash/Air*
Mozilla Firefox*
Dolphin HD
Google Apps (Maps, Voice, Youtube, Voice Search, Gmail)
Launcher Pro
ADW Launcher (probably same filter as LP)
Titanium Backup
Yahoo! Messenger Plugin (Voice & Video)
Smart Keyboard
*means they are only available BEFORE the fix, they disappear from the market afterwards, so if you want them, be sure to download them first (may be others).
Of course, these are only the ones I know about, YMMV.
EDIT: If you still have trouble finding it and have another Android device (like a phone), you can download it there first, then back it up (eg. with Astro or TB), then sideload it onto the tablet (copy it over using preferred method, such as USB or Dropbox, then open it with a file manager on the tablet).
multipicture
I have tried puting different backround pics on each screen which works fine until I reboot and then I get a "picture not available" message on all the screens. I have tried several times with the same result.
I am a newbie - what the heck am I doing wrong!
Agree on the 1024x1024. However, if you can't find background in that resolution or no photoshop skill to make it so, use crop wallpaper.
Depend on the image, set it with the gtab horizontal or vertical.
Voila, no low rez crap background.
anyone else having color banding issues?
like this:
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I'm really curious about actually getting this problem fixed. I don't have very much knowledge, however I am a quick learner. can anyone shed some light on whats causing this problem in android and why its present in every rom?
I've got a bit of free time until summer semester starts and i wouldnt mind spending some time on getting this fixed once and for all.
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anyone else having color banding issues?
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It's the built in gallery app made by cooliris, which is 16bit. Google's own gallery app that was there before android 2.1 was 24 bit. They opted for the 3rd party solution probably for it's 3d interface to attract more regular consumers.
I love google's apps for it's functionality. But IMO, graphical interface smoothness is not one of their strong areas.
I am on Calkulins 1.1, Clemsyn 9, Launcher Pro, and my wallpaper was always 1/3 cut off and moved to the bottom of the screen. Last night I switched to Go Launcher and it was fixed. Wallpaper looks perfect. Go Launcher has about 7 themes that are free and really cool. It functions a lot like Launcher Pro and is free.
happened to me
Got my gtab a few days ago and tried some new launchers tonight, when I switched to the toshiba launcher my wallpaper messed up. Live wallpapers work fine but normal ones are cropped, tried the fix posted but I got a "no photo to display" message and I don't know what folder the wallpapers are in to fix it.

[Bug] AT&T NOTE Experiencing Screen Problem with Dark Images and Video

EDIT: Another long thread on this same issue here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1510251
Is anyone else experiencing messed up deep black colors (pixelization) in images, wallpaper, etc?
I thought I saw someone else mention this problem, but I can't remember which thread.
This is happening to me with almost every image or photo that has deep blacks in it, including photos I take with the camera and view on the phone!!
EDIT: I tried to attach screenshots of the problem to this post, but the uploaded images end up looking completely normal (gorgeous) when viewed on any other system. On my phone, however, they look like total pixelated garbage.
Do I need to exchange it, or did I screw up a setting somewhere? Any ideas?
I get that with some certain images and sometimes videos too. I believe it was like that on my skyrocket and gs2 too. Super amoled screens have saturated colors and causes black to pixelate even on our HD resolution...
-On another NOTE, Samsung goes 5.3"
I get that too and my skyrocket and gs2 was no different. Some pictures and certain videos. I believe Samsung super amoled screens have over saturated colors which causes the black colors to show up pixelated. Even in our HD resolution screens. Hopefully Samsung will improve this in the future.
-On another NOTE, Samsung goes 5.3"
So this is considered "normal" on Samsung's AMOLED phones? And it happens on every single device?!
I take little comfort in the fact that it's happening to everyone, and I personally consider it unacceptable for any device in 2012.
Some images and videos are totally and completely unviewable -- including every dark wallpaper I've attempted to use, and even many of the photos I've taken with the phone's camera. The photos do look fine when transferred and viewed on another device, of course, but how the hell can I tell if I just took a good picture if it literally looks like I used to MS Paint to draw it!?
How is this acceptable to anyone? What's going on here?
I would return it. Mine had no problem.
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From another thread you could try
launch youtube app
search for 'moving starfield 120s 720p'
go in a dark room and play video
does it do it then?
MrDSL said:
From another thread you could try
launch youtube app
search for 'moving starfield 120s 720p'
go in a dark room and play video
does it do it then?
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Omg, yes! that video is a horrendous pixelated mess on my Note!
Does that mean something is hosed and I need to exchange it? Or, is there a fix?
You are not the only one having issues. I am having the same problems, and I took mine back to best buy. I had them test there new units, and they had the same issues. Then I went to a local AT&T store and all of their demo units had the same problems. I dont know if its because its new release issue, but its very annoying! Also, open the android market and the grey tabs on the home screen mine have bands running through them, then also the skype app home screen you can really tell it.
Sadly, blocky artifacts for me.
MrDSL said:
From another thread you could try
launch youtube app
search for 'moving starfield 120s 720p'
go in a dark room and play video
does it do it then?
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i can tell you positively that video plays perfect on my Note..
I took five co-workers in the breakroom and made it pitch dark and when playing that video nobody can even tell where my screen ends and the phone begins because the black blends so well..
Not to say I never see blotches but its only on low res images or if the video just sucks.
That's how screens are.. the nexus is similar
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paleh0rse said:
Omg, yes! that video is a horrendous pixelated mess on my Note!
Does that mean something is hosed and I need to exchange it? Or, is there a fix?
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Try the same video on you tube but using the browser. Use this link and view in desktop mode than use you tube app. Then u will see its a software issue.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJO88Qhxwv4
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Here are a few images that you can use to test this issue on your Note. First view them on your Note, and then view them on a PC to see how they're actually supposed to look. Pay special attention to the color transition areas and deep black areas. I agree that it appears software-related... something is definitely wrong with the gfx drivers.
I wonder if any of our friendly all-star devs can fix it? Do you think it justifies its own thread in the dev forum?
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paleh0rse said:
Here are a few images that you can use to test this issue on your Note. First view them on your Note, and then view them on a PC to see how they're actually supposed to look. Pay special attention to the color transition areas and deep black areas. I agree that it appears software-related... something is definitely wrong with the gfx drivers.
I wonder if any of our friendly all-star devs can fix it? Do you think it justifies its own thread in the dev forum?
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I saved them an look bad on my note.
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borijess said:
Try the same video on you tube but using the browser. Use this link and view in desktop mode than use you tube app. Then u will see its a software issue.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJO88Qhxwv4
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It definitely looks a lot better in the browser. I think the other guy who says his is perfect probably has different color depth as a result of his ICS ROM.
Those pics look great in tapatalk. I'm not on ics
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So that starfields non HQ looks crappy butt HQ looks niiice
my evo is horrible with video so I'm not sure if you can tell but download and play this on a PC..
No block stuff or anything.
http://db.tt/tOpD8klh
borijess said:
Try the same video on you tube but using the browser. Use this link and view in desktop mode than use you tube app. Then u will see its a software issue.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJO88Qhxwv4
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That video is garbage in both the stock browser and YouTube app; however, it looks great in Dolphin HD browser.
The still images I posted also look completely normal in Dolphin HD, but they look like pixelated garbage in every other app -- to include gallery, quickpic, tapatalk, etc.
So, I definitely believe it's a software-based rendering issue of some sort.
Hopefully our all-star devs can fix it, or perhaps the upcoming official ICS release will solve it...
Video looks like garbage for me in YouTube app as well, even with HQ checked. The only way to see it in full quality is to view it in Dolphin Browser HD, with the user agent set to desktop mode.
However, if I do this, another problem arises. The blacks are no longer black, but dark gray. I suspect that in desktop mode, Dolphin Browser doesn't know how to convert RGB16-235 to full range. Does anyone have any ideas? This is definitely a software issue.

OnLive Desktop - Thinks the touchpad is 7" anyone know of a fix?

I've downloaded and installed this but it doesn't fit the screen fully, anyone know of a fix please?
Thanks
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There is a compatibility mode that will stretch apps, is that option available? Otherwise you could play around with the screen density assuming you are on CM9. 160dpi is what CM9 defaults to but 132 is what the screen actually is.
spunker88 said:
There is a compatibility mode that will stretch apps, is that option available? Otherwise you could play around with the screen density assuming you are on CM9. 160dpi is what CM9 defaults to but 132 is what the screen actually is.
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That's the answer I was hoping for, I thought it may be something to do with that., but didn't know the default and the actual screen size so I'll give it a go
And it doesn't show the stretch option as it is a tablet only app I think
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I have changed the dpi to 132 but this hasn't made any difference to the app
Since this is an apk that was posted on an AndroidPolice article do you think this could be the problem?
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Is it possible to force a screen resolution change from within Windows. It may be defaulting to a 16:9 resolution, if you could force 1024x768 maybe it will fill the screen.
spunker88 said:
Is it possible to force a screen resolution change from within Windows. It may be defaulting to a 16:9 resolution, if you could force 1024x768 maybe it will fill the screen.
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I've tried looking for the option and can't see it :/ thanks anyway
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Has anyone found a solution? It makes this app less usable when 1/3 of the screen is wasted.
edit: using the app from the market, same problem. Must be either touchpad or cm9 related.
Update:
After emailing and telling them of the problem I was experiencing this was the reply I got ...
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So basically it only supports 16:9 tablets, not too smart if thats how it was developed. There are official 4:3 Android tablets out there like the Pantech Element. Funny thing is the iPad app seems to be supporting 4:3 just fine.
jameslfc5 said:
Update:
After emailing and telling them of the problem I was experiencing this was the reply I got ...
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they will test it in lg optimus vu soon and release it
lg optimus have same frequency in touchpad
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Same issue on Le Pan II
I also contacted Onlive support about the same issue on my Le Pan II (also 1024x768). They said they would send along the problem to their engineers and consider supporting 4:3 android tablets. Hopefully soon.
How did you get it installed on your TP? When I try from Google Play it tells me it is not supported in my country. Changed it to US (T-Mobile) in using MarketEnabler and still no joy. Also got Samsung SGH-T989 in build.prop - not sure if that is the problem.
Edit - seems to be working now.
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How did you get it installed on your TP? When I try from Google Play it tells me it is not supported in my country. Changed it to US (T-Mobile) in using MarketEnabler and still no joy. Also got Samsung SGH-T989 in build.prop - not sure if that is the problem.
Edit - seems to be working now.
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Is it 16:9 or 4:3? I also have this problem, running a 100% stock CM9 nightly (from 5/7/12 currently), no altered build.prop or enablers.
How to use /set /have /put Onlive Desktop on ANY SMARTPHONE OR TABLET!!!
How to use /set /have /put Onlive Desktop on ANY SMARTPHONE OR TABLET!!!
Simple trick to bypass 7 inch protection and use this cool app on any device...
If you dont have app download latest version with black market alpha
http://www.mediafire.com/?hgdljhid6kvomke
Just download from google play lcd resolution - ///must have root and busybox///
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wemobs.android.lcdresolution&hl=sr
Set density around 100 – 160 and Onlive Desktop will probably work... - Tryed on Galaxy Note and density 160... (lowest possible...) and it worked
Only bad thing it wont probably be full screen, so fell free to try different resolutions, and maybe you set full screen
Hope i helped! If you have any question or better idea fill free to say

A couple Android Noob Questions..

Ok so what app do I need to get that will allow me to play you-tube in full screen portait ? A big missing feature coming from IOS
I am not having any luck finding out where my favorites are in Chrome, I just see mobile bookmarks and no other option to navigate to favorites. What I am missing ?
Vimeo not working in Chrome but works in native browser, seriously ?
The cleansing of the full phone search feature is really sad, the wifi reception is pretty weak but otherwise this phone is awesome coming from 4 plus years of iphones.
Flipboard on a 4.8 inch screen is incredible.
Thanks in advance
Srgsx said:
Ok so what app do I need to get that will allow me to play you-tube in full screen portait ? A big missing feature coming from IOS
I am not having any luck finding out where my favorites are in Chrome, I just see mobile bookmarks and no other option to navigate to favorites. What I am missing ?
Vimeo not working in Chrome but works in native browser, seriously ?
The cleansing of the full phone search feature is really sad, the wifi reception is pretty weak but otherwise this phone is awesome coming from 4 plus years of iphones.
Flipboard on a 4.8 inch screen is incredible.
Thanks in advance
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For the full screen youtube, have you tried turning the phone sideways? with the screen rotation on from the notification bar? :good:
unleashed12 said:
For the full screen youtube, have you tried turning the phone sideways? with the screen rotation on from the notification bar? :good:
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Yes I know I can get full screen support in landscape mode but thats not what I am after.
I want full -screen portait mode, would be awesome with this screen. This is a native feature in IOS, just saying -
Srgsx said:
Yes I know I can get full screen support in landscape mode but thats not what I am after.
I want full -screen portait mode, would be awesome with this screen. This is a native feature in IOS, just saying -
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I'm not sure I get the point of full screen portrait when video is landscape. Do you mean like how it will be black around the video with no other information in portrait?
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Srgsx said:
Ok so what app do I need to get that will allow me to play you-tube in full screen portait ? A big missing feature coming from IOS
I am not having any luck finding out where my favorites are in Chrome, I just see mobile bookmarks and no other option to navigate to favorites. What I am missing ?
Vimeo not working in Chrome but works in native browser, seriously ?
The cleansing of the full phone search feature is really sad, the wifi reception is pretty weak but otherwise this phone is awesome coming from 4 plus years of iphones.
Flipboard on a 4.8 inch screen is incredible.
Thanks in advance
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For Chrome, click on "Boommarks" to the left of where it says "Mobile Bookmarks" and it will take you up a level where you'll see a folder of your desktop bookmarks. See attached screen grab. Love this feature, btw.
As for the weak wifi, I agree. Doesn't do as well as my iPhone 4 did. But, the iPhone 4 and 4s sure can't do what this phone can.
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How exactly does full screen portrait mode work?
Can we get a screenshot from iOS?
p0rkguy said:
How exactly does full screen portrait mode work?
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I was wondering the same thing. After all, if the Video is fully from side to side, the only difference would be full black over the top and bottom section rather than additional info.
the vimeo thing works in stock because it uses flash player. it will never work in chrome because it will never have flash player.
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I was wondering the same thing. After all, if the Video is fully from side to side, the only difference would be full black over the top and bottom section rather than additional info.
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I really think this is what he means, but I could be wrong.
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Good to know about Chrome not supporting flash - What confuses me is that Vimeo works fine on IOS devices which of course do NOT support flash. And to add to that I am not seeing many flash sites mostly news sites work on this phone. The Adobe flash app thats native to this device seems to do nothing...
As far as youtube, IOS 4 or newer renders a full screen portrait mode, that somewhat compresses the content on the sides and magnifies the image. Its basically doing a zoom function which is pretty sweet. I thought for sure there would be some Android app that could do the same. I find it silly to have this giant screen and when I play in portrait I get a 1.5X1.5 video with the rest of the screen filled with useless text.
I can easily find my mobile bookmarks in Chrome, what I dont see is the bookmarks I have been saving in favorites. How does one get to the actual saved favorites folder ? It should not be this difficult. The bookmarks in the stock browser are much easier to navigate -

How to Change Xperia XA Ultra Screen Density without root

Search "How to Change Xperia C5 Ultra Screen Density without root"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...ow-to-change-xperia-c5-ultra-screen-t3211909/
It's the exact same process.
If you feel that the screen icons and text are too large for you and want more screen real estate to work with. I recommend doing this, and you'll love your device more. Giving you an extra icon column for your screen, and below gives you 2 extra quick icons!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
290dpi and below gives you tablet mode.
Sent from my XA Ultra
dannejanne said:
290dpi and below gives you tablet mode.
Sent from my XA Ultra
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That's cool tablet mode. I didn't experiment with any other numbers!
My pictures above are examples of density 480 to 320.
Impact on the Battery???
htc_fagn said:
Impact on the Battery???
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No difference at all.
I was able to install the 15 second adb installer on windows 10 and follow the directions from the thread to do this with no problems. Thanks.
The only small issue that I noticed with this was with the Xperia home launcher. I'm getting "unfortunately xperia home has stopped" as soon as I changed to 320 density. Also, if you try to change the launcher settings at 320 density the grid option and the shortcuts options don't show. I think it's a setting in the home launcher but I haven't figured it out yet. Sometimes it does it when I hit home from the camera app, sometimes it doesn't.
I mirror my phone on a 10" joying head unit and having the higher density really helps with android auto.
Thank you work like a charm. No issues at all.
New Home launcher
The new launcher Sony Home allows this without root
www.xperiablog.net/2016/12/13/xperia-home-beta-adds-option-to-change-grid-size-10-2-a-2-10
Will it work on dual version? F3212
mdamdamdamda said:
Will it work on dual version? F3212
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Yes it does on my F3212. Besides, I don't think it matters what version you're using cuz this is originally a C5 Ultra method.
Talal Tango said:
Yes it does on my F3212. Besides, I don't think it matters what version you're using cuz this is originally a C5 Ultra method.
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Thx dude. I think i'm gonna try it and i'll reply.
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Done it on mine last night,I used 350 and it's perfect for me
Hi!
I just got my xa ultra.
The normal dpi is verry big. i found that 345 worked for me best. i use google now launcher and this gives me 6 icons horizontal. 350 and above gives me only 5.
now i can use my big screen!
pressefr said:
Search "How to Change Xperia C5 Ultra Screen Density without root"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...ow-to-change-xperia-c5-ultra-screen-t3211909/
It's the exact same process.
If you feel that the screen icons and text are too large for you and want more screen real estate to work with. I recommend doing this, and you'll love your device more. Giving you an extra icon column for your screen, and below gives you 2 extra quick icons!
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So changing the density of the process^ works on the Xperia C5, Xperia Z5, and Xperia XA Ultra. However, I've upgraded to the Xperia XA1 Ultra currently on Nougate 7.0. The steps seem not to work. I found a workaround, but it has it's issues.
An alternative is to go into Developer Mode settings and change the "Smallest Width." The numbers are not the same as changing it with 'adb command prompt.'
When changing the dpi in Developer Mode settings "Smallest Width." There are multiple things that happen when across the board Xperias with Nougate 7.0; including Xperia XA1, Xperia XA1 Ultra, Xperia XZ, Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1.
When changing 'smallest width' dp (dpi) between its original number 423; i.e. 540-599 the 'action bar' buttons move out of place in landscape mode.
When set to 600 dp (dpi) or higher, is in tablet mode and the action bar moves to the bottom when rotated in landscape mode (avoiding the warping of the action bar). However, another problem occurs; the file management system becomes locked. Gmail cannot attach a file, nor other apps cannot open it's file management system.
At first I tought this was a 'Write Access' problem, restarting and troubleshooting. I found out reverting the dp (dpi) to a lower density, the error pop-up disappears.
Ref: https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xper...e-7-0-with-Higher-dpi-Resolution/td-p/1270043
Ref: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-c5-ultra/general/how-to-change-xperia-c5-ultra-screen-t32119...

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