Hello
I was wondering what will be lost if I unlock the bootloader? I know in the past you lose the DRM keys so you can't use some of the sony proprietary enhancements. Is that the same with the Z5 line as well?
Thanks
People have mentioned a drop in camera quality in the past after unlocking the bootloader, it'd be nice to see some before and after sample shots to get an idea how bad the quality drop is.
Found some examples from a locked and unlocked Z3C, if the quality drop is anything like this I'll be keeping the bootloader firmly locked.
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forwardroll said:
People have mentioned a drop in camera quality in the past after unlocking the bootloader, it'd be nice to see some before and after sample shots to get an idea how bad the quality drop is.
Found some examples from a locked and unlocked Z3C, if the quality drop is anything like this I'll be keeping the bootloader firmly locked.
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Wow that's a huge difference!
I unlocked my z5p boot loader and i cant see any difference in camera quality at all, i wouldn't worry about it.
so can i ask in general for sony devices does it take long time until root for locked bootloaders come out, i am sorry as my experience with sony devices is minimal
as i really am not feeling comfortable to unlock bootloader
c00kiebr0s said:
I unlocked my z5p boot loader and i cant see any difference in camera quality at all, i wouldn't worry about it.
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Can you also post a picture before / after?
bill340 said:
Can you also post a picture before / after?
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No sorry I didn't take any before that, but I can put some up that I've taken with it unlocked
I'd be interested to see that, some lowlight ones as they seemed to suffer worst in the past.
I unlocked my bootloader and there does tend to be a loss in sharpness from the camera but in general nothing really significant. Might purchase a 3rd party camera app in the future and see if it improves things.
I have also noticed that the camera app ( front lens ) seems to be pretty buggy, there's been times when the output has looked similar to the one in the comparison picture, all blocky and pink. Then I'd launch it sometime later and it would be fine again.
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I have also noticed that the camera app ( front lens ) seems to be pretty buggy, there's been times when the output has looked similar to the one in the comparison picture, all blocky and pink. Then I'd launch it sometime later and it would be fine again.
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Since unlock or generally?
Generally.
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so kinda bothersome....but not really i dont guess....was following directions on droidlife to unlock bootloader. Noticed it said bootloader unlocked but went on anyway. typed fastboot oem unlock and it says error, already unlocked. Guess my nexus shipped already unlocked? Is this possible?
also under signing it says engineering....one in droid life photo says production....anybody else?
You have a protoype or dev phone. I have one as well. It doesn't really make a difference because these bootloaders can be locked again (I think).
Not sure about you, but I wouldn't enjoy having an engineering model. Never know what could happen in the future depending on how new or old it is. Where did you get it from?
I purchased from verizon store yesterday.....build date of 11/18 I think it said
So you are saying that from the very first boot you had the white unlock icon on the startup screen where it says GOOGLE in white?
I doubt you got a dev or proto...
maybe someone returned one? or maybe ur sales rep unlocked it for you (lol)
if it bothers you return it and unlock it yourself lol
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So you are saying that from the very first boot you had the white unlock icon on the startup screen where it says GOOGLE in white?
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yup didn't really know what that meant until you posted that though.
so any negatives to having an engineering model phone?
seee screenshot below:
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so any negatives to having an engineering model phone?
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probably not.. still weird how they sold a "engineering model" as retail though
yea im thinking I might just return it and get a production model....what would ya'll do?
Hi,
I bought my nexus in Germany (Saturn stores). I just found out that my GN was also unlocked. I never flashed a phone before so i was not sure what to make out of it.
And indeed now that you say it the white GOOGLE text has come up on boot from the first time i booted him.
So any cool things i can do with a dev phone? Any disadvantages?
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Hi,
I bought my nexus in Germany (Saturn stores). I just found out that my GN was also unlocked. I never flashed a phone before so i was not sure what to make out of it.
And indeed now that you say it the white GOOGLE text has come up on boot from the first time i booted him.
So any cool things i can do with a dev phone? Any disadvantages?
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check about phone and see if under model # it says Galaxy Nexus (ENGINEER) like mine does...
Bump,......
It doesnt say Engineer with me... :/
I am getting back to sony after being too tired with all galaxy, leaving my s2
I was looking for a bigger screen but to be frank I was being disapointed to see there is only one present yet thats ION, and since onto modding, i Found this forum is really low with Custom roms.
Please let me know your future with ION moders and otherwise I have to get the S or Arc S or something like that.
Thnks guys!
Read the forums a bit that would explain everything, The Ion has a locked boot loader so we are unable to make custom roms or any major mods until it is unlocked
thanitos said:
Read the forums a bit that would explain everything, The Ion has a locked boot loader so we are unable to make custom roms or any major mods until it is unlocked
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yah man I got it . So do you still think its good to get the phone now? I need to buy a Sony by tomorrow.
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yah man I got it . So do you still think its good to get the phone now? I need to buy a Sony by tomorrow.
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I'd "buy" it again tomorrow, but that's just me.
Sent from my LT28 w MIUI
Depends on what version you need to buy tomorrow. I would not bother with the ion lt28at if I had other choices just due to the locked bootloader. Although it doesn't really matter now but soon I believe better kernels will be ported and or modded for this device and unlocked bootloader is important to me. that being said I love my lt28h since I do not have 4g with tmobile but connects at full h+ speeds. Phone is awesome with miui+v6+adrenaline+3g tweaks.+ZEAM. I hope you get the phone that you fits your needs i think the sony ION is a great phone and has some cool features but if your buying the international versions either the lt28h or lt28i I would look at all the options in that price range.
Screenshot on fresh bootup w00t free ram.
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Not LTE (4g) speeds but pretty fast for living in the sticks
Hi guys,
Quick question about taking photos with the G3. I can't get an OK (let alone nice) photo of a concert with it. The performer always is overexposed, and I didn't find a way around it. At first I thought that it was just the best a small phone camera could do in these conditions (even a good one) but then my friend just beside me took the same picture just after me with an iphone 4S and the pic was better. You could actually see the performer's face and some other details on him, not just a white overexposed silhouette. Am I missing something here ?
Here's an example of a pic I took last night :
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BTW, I'm using the stock camera (I'm using the Cloudy rom).
Try xcam
Professor Jones said:
Hi guys,
Quick question about taking photos with the G3. I can't get an OK (let alone nice) photo of a concert with it. The performer always is overexposed, and I didn't find a way around it. At first I thought that it was just the best a small phone camera could do in these conditions (even a good one) but then my friend just beside me took the same picture just after me with an iphone 4S and the pic was better. You could actually see the performer's face and some other details on him, not just a white overexposed silhouette. Am I missing something here ?
Here's an example of a pic I took last night :
BTW, I'm using the stock camera (I'm using the Cloudy rom).
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As most of the photo seems to be a black area, it tries bring out stuff from there, that is why it "overexposes" the image. Did you try HDR mode?
XCam is good camera app, which allows you control the ISO values, and those may help you in situations like this.
Yes I tried HDR mode, and the result was the same. I was surprised that the stock app didn't offer more options to deal with this type of photo setting. I will try X Cam, thanks for the suggestion. Does it take advantage of the IR autofocus ?
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Does it take advantage of the IR autofocus ?
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Yes, it does.
Hey, I'm an average cellphone user, I have some knowledge regarding software, firmware, etc. It doesnt really go further then flashing ROMs and fixing friends phones tho. That said, I really hope someone here can help me since I'm having tons of problems with my M9 cameras.
So here's my problem(s):
I bought an used SPRINT HTC ONE M9 after mine was stolen a couple weeks ago and when i got it it looked absolutely okay. Until I went for the camera.
The thing is: the M9 doenst even recognize the Frontal camera as an existing camera. It's like the phone only had the rear, main, camera. So i was pretty sure it was a hardware problem, but i found really weird the fact thar the official HTC camera didnt even had the option for the Selfie mode.
The main camera had issues too. At first it was having terrible focusing performances and i could see many purple-ish stripes in the screen when using the main camera.
After a week or so of usage, the main camera stoped working with ANY app, EXCEPT for whatsapp. When i'm using whatsapp i can send a picture using the main camera, even tho the quality is absolutely far away from the camera potential. And the purple stripes again.
I opened the phone and did a quick chek up on the hardware, wires, etc. Everything seemed to be in its rightful place.
So I'm really confused since the front camera not only doesnt work, but it looks like it never existed (even tho it is inside the phone) and the main camera started working, then it wasnt working anymore, but it stills work using whatsapp.
I've tried many diferent ROMs, firmwares, I actually almost bricked my phone trying to mess with this kind of sutff (problem solved now, anyways) but nothing seems to make the cameras work.
Information wise, the TOP LOUDSPEAKER is not working either, which made me think it might've suffered some kind of trauma during the delivery from italy to england. I'm not really sure about anything.
If someone can give me some advice, i would appreciate it a lot.
Im currently running the htc on stock 6.0 android, sprint version.
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Let's see those pics in real life situations. Here's mine with the latest software release
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Let's see those pics in real life situations. Here's mine with the latest software release
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Is this on the latest update
Really liking the macro, even though most people say it's lacking compared to the S21 Ultra.
Took tonight with no light except the TV
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Like this one a lot. A lot of odd colors in the image and it balanced it well (the green and magenta in the backdrop).
I'm quite impressed by a quickly taken nightshot (on a fast moving train, approx 80km/h). OxygenOS 11.2.2.2.
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I just got my phone yesterday and i'm now testing how well it performs. First impressions is that yes it can perform very well even in dim lit situations. As i always shoot RAW this one is shot as such using the Pro mode and then processed in Capture One Pro.
Pics are really looking great! Can't wait to get the device...
One more shot, this one from inside a local church. Shot in RAW and edited with Capture One Pro. There were so little noise i didn't even bother to remove it, just a bit of sharpening and keystoning to straighten the lines and then the usual adjustments with exposure, curves and shadows & highlights adjustments.
/ Magnus
Would like to see some pictures of faces (with stock camera app). With my op7t, I was VERY disappointed with the pictures of my kids (with the OOS camera), very blurry and smudgy. Switched to GCAM and totally fine.
During our trip to Universal Studios
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During our trip to Universal Studios
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What setting you used? The hand artifact looks weird. I understand it is because of the movement (or a hand of a ghost of dead movie producer?), but how the hell it created this weird edge/highlight is beyond me.