Google Cardboard with Xperia L - Sony Xperia L

Has anyone tried Google Cardboard with Xperia L?

I don't think our phone is capable of using G-Cardboard because it is missing gyro sensors!

The Xperia L doesn't have a gyro sensor, so you would't really be able to use it as intended.

But we can still use it, right?

It depends.
The 2015 version of google cardboard will not work, because it relies only on the gyroscope for direction, because the magnet is being used as a button.
Apps that are designed for the newer, 2016 version of google cardboard can work, because they can use the compass as a backup.
However, I should point out that with the screen of the XL, you will get a terrible resolution. Like, hold a pencil at arms length: The eraser at the end is one pixel.
Also, if you're on stock firmware, the official cardboard app, which you need for configuring things, isn't compatible anymore with android 4.2.2

I have a cardboard that was intended for my z3, and it works good although the cardboard didn't sealed properly. So, I tried to use this cardboard with my Xperia L for YouTube, then I just realised that 360 videos on youtube didn't work, and also, there isn't a option where we could change the YouTube viewing mode to Cardboard, unless we're on 4.4+, andThe Cardboard app and those 360 apps don't work with Xperia L, too.
So the only option to enjoy cardboard with xperia l is with certain apps like "VR Player" app or something else to watch videos from our phone's files, or you could search something on youtube and try to filter your search by checking "3D", then there will be a side-by-side video that you could watch with your xperia L + Cardboard.
Of course the quality will be not good using Xperia L because of the screen pixel density and resolution. But it was decent for me, Even I watch my movies inside my phone with that VR Player app, yes it isn't great like the "real" 3D thing, but it is worth trying. I watched those movies with my Xperia L and Cardboard with VR Player app frequently, just to make my watching experiences a bit classy lol

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[APP] Sony DLNA app for X10 2.3

Ok, we know that the 2.3.3 ROM for the X10 was missing DLNA support. I mentioned in a previous thread that I was attempting to use the one from one of the other Xperias;
Well, I've finally had a chance to test the DLNA app from the Xperia Play on the X10 and can confirm that it does indeed work.
So far I've used it to stream a video recorded with the X10 camcorder to my Windows 7 PC. It didn't pick up an AVI I had however (divx format), however this is probably to do with the X10's codec support.
I'm going to have a look into the video apps on the Sony Play/Arc as there doesn't seem to be one preinstalled on the GB x10 rom - hopefully that might sort out the codec issue.
For now, here's the apk from the xperia play - enjoy!
I have a question...how does it work?
i was playing around with this last night, i was able to get my windows 7 pc to see pics on the phone in wmp, however, it would not see video or audio files on the x10.
also, does it work both ways? could i stream media from my pc to my phone? i removed dlna because i couldn't figure this out, and i want to stream from my pc more than i want to stream from my phone
can you explain me how do I use it?
svtfmook said:
i was playing around with this last night, i was able to get my windows 7 pc to see pics on the phone in wmp, however, it would not see video or audio files on the x10.
also, does it work both ways? could i stream media from my pc to my phone? i removed dlna because i couldn't figure this out, and i want to stream from my pc more than i want to stream from my phone
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It works one sided you can see phone content on pc or ps3 but no pc media on x10
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wow.... its working.... I am accessing my x10 via Laptop....
used this guide to setup...
http://androidforums.com/samsung-captivate/150700-guide-little-guide-galaxy-s-latop-via-dlna.html
I don't mean to sound whiny or aggressive, as this is not my style,
but since Bravia Engine works (for photos at least) and now DLNA too,
it occurs to me that SE willingly did not include those features in the X10.
On the one hand, I get it. They have to sell their newer models,
this is not uncommon in the mobile industry and it's how things work.
On the other hand, didn't they expect that we will eventually find out that they
work, since it's that simple as pushing some files onto our phones?
I found out why I cant get the xbox to see the x10 - the client has to initiate the connection to the x10, then you have to select it in notifications and select "allow". Xbox can't do that as it can only poll devices that are already presenting themselves. I'm sure I'll figure out a way around it (add a client, then manually editing its record to match the xbox's mac should do it) but it's not a priority.
The non-x10 recorded a/v i'm looking at - wondering if it's something simple like placement on sd card (video camera saves files in another location to where my avi files are kept - i.e. not sdcard/media/video).
I agree that it's stupid and annoying that they've left stuff out that could have been added in 5 minutes- I'm convinced we can get the bravia engine working by amending that existing library file - the one on the x10 is likely just missing the entry for be_video, but we can't use the arc one because it uses different calls to the video architecture (it has a different screen to the x10 doesn't it?).
Possibly a good old fashioned 'diff' on the arc .so file and that of the one currently on the x10 might show up some insight as to what needs to be added? I'll look later - phones on charge and I've got to prepare for a job interview in an hour!!
thanks, it's work perfect .
Does anyone can gimme some hints that i can stream the videos made by X10 in 720P?
I have a Samsung TV and a PS3 and both say that the format is incompatible although both are able to play MP4 format in which the vids are recorded.
It is curious because with some roms it is working. But there the videos are recorded with the Stock Android Camera where you can choose between different formats.
Does anyone uses a mediaplayer where the videos made by Stock SE Camera can be streamed without converting them?
Thanks
you can also try an app called Skifta, i use that to stream content from my laptop to my phone or my tv aswell as from my phone to tv
its on the market and its free
My_Immortal said:
On the other hand, didn't they expect that we will eventually find out that they
work, since it's that simple as pushing some files onto our phones?
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Well, "we" are a pretty small group of people. I've met others with the X10. None had updated or much less knew about things like rooting, flashing, recovery, etc... Even among my techie friends who own droid phones, none have done the things I've done to my phone. I don't think SE is particularly concerned about what we try. If anything, it seems like they've lifted some of the things xda devs have done into the GB update.
My_Immortal said:
I don't mean to sound whiny or aggressive, as this is not my style,
but since Bravia Engine works (for photos at least) and now DLNA too,
it occurs to me that SE willingly did not include those features in the X10.
On the one hand, I get it. They have to sell their newer models,
this is not uncommon in the mobile industry and it's how things work.
On the other hand, didn't they expect that we will eventually find out that they
work, since it's that simple as pushing some files onto our phones?
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True.. but i do believe they stated that it is possible with 3rd party apps.
My_Immortal said:
I don't mean to sound whiny or aggressive, as this is not my style,
but since Bravia Engine works (for photos at least) and now DLNA too,
it occurs to me that SE willingly did not include those features in the X10.
On the one hand, I get it. They have to sell their newer models,
this is not uncommon in the mobile industry and it's how things work.
On the other hand, didn't they expect that we will eventually find out that they
work, since it's that simple as pushing some files onto our phones?
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because XDA community is still small compare to rest of the world, not everyone root and flash their phones once per 2~3 days like some of us here
Tnx
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Sony's mindset is that you want your phone's stuff on the tv (preferably a Sony tv) and that you want to watch with a bunch of people without the hassle of cables- So this is a media server rather than a client.
That said, there is an excellent simple app called 2Player that works well with it's own DLNA client for music. I have a NAS with 14K songs that will serve to the phone. There are some other apps that will do both music and photos in the market such as iMedia which also work with the devices such as a NAS as well as Windows Media. FWIW, Windows Media has limits on what type of material will be shown, that is, not all file types will be shared.
All that said, only my Panasonic BluRay player is DLNA enabled, so to watch phone's stuff on the big tv..... and yes, it does work with my DLNA bluray from Panasonic, shows right up with the rest of the stuff. Have streamed photos, getting not valid media on the video, since it's not in the right format.
Thanx .. gonna donwload it
Nice job man!thx
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Its working with win 7!
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Nice app!
Thanks.

vscreens for sony xperia

just saw this on the new market...google play...and i wanted to share the info
...its a basic app to display your xperia pics and video on a larger screen using
Qr code to connect to any browser on vscreens.com
i tried it and it works well to view pics and vids
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS52c2NyZWVucy5hbmRyb2lkIl0.
Seems cool, thank you for share.
Had used it 3 months back and it is good if you want to use Xperia Play with Laptop or Desktop but for TV's it won't
But still I find this pretty useful.
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[Q]Sambsung smart tv:best way to play youtube videos without ads(Adblocker?)+keyboard

Hi everybody,
i bought a great smart tv (Samsung UN40EH5300 40" Smart LED HD TV Full HD 1080p 120CMR Built-in WiFi HDMI), and sometimes when a bunch of friends come over on weekends i like to put some youtube music videos on and dance with them. In this case, ads are a real pain. I also bought a Logitech keyboard as suggested on amazon reviews, and it works great with everything but not at all with the youtube app (it is a known issue). Without keyboard is basically impossible to search for videos, it takes forever with the remote. And with my smartphone it loses connection. Basically: id like to use keyboard to search for video and not have ads!!! options:
utube application: it looks like it does not have ads, but keyboard wont work.
utube from the web browser: keyboard works like a charm but I have ads.
Any solution to have keyboard ad free experience for nice dancing night without embarrassing silents/rumorous ads moments?
thanks
A.

No way to control music??

It looks like there is no way to control music currently?
Until recently I have been using the Smart Extras Music app and Media Button control apps to control my music player (Google Music). Now that I have updated to KitKat, the Smart Extras Music app crashes.
Sony should be ashamed. This is one of the main uses of the damn watch. :cyclops:
I am developer by trade, so I will use Sony's API to create an app to do it, but it is infuriating that I have to!
This sort of stuff is the reason I sold my Xperia S and bought a Nexus!
I just picked up a sw2 and have the n5, willing to test for you if need be
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
the standard music player works fine for me controlling google music on my Moto X with kitkat
deadcatt said:
It looks like there is no way to control music currently?
Until recently I have been using the Smart Extras Music app and Media Button control apps to control my music player (Google Music). Now that I have updated to KitKat, the Smart Extras Music app crashes.
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A possible solution could be to find another working music player smart extension on the Google Play.
In my case the Sony music player extension no longer works after the latest update, so I bought this one and it works well with my S4 stock music player and it's also fast responding:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.disrapptive.smart.music
If you want to try, consider that if you'll not be satisfied with it you have 15 minutes to eventually ask for a reimbursement.
Re: No way to control music
Sony should create a application that could help in stoping and playing music from the Smartwatch
If you have poweramp player installed, you can use it's plugin. It supports SW1 and SW2.
And what about default app for SW1 - it works with both default player and poweramp. Don't know about SW2.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.extras.liveware.extension.music
Check this default app out.
Re: No ways to control music
Yes I did not find any way to control to music over smartwatch..
Works fine for me on my N4 with 4.4.2 in ART mode and Google Music. It sometimes takes a few attempts but then works fine. I just don't see any album art on the SW2.
Make sure you don't have some sort of task killer and that you didn't Greenify the Sony apps.
A Redditor created a new extension to control music. His one shows album art and also supports the new "low power" mode: http://www.reddit.com/r/smartwatch/comments/1ty29q/smartwatch_2_music_control
Ive solved this problem with remote widgets app and Its perfect.
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mbirth said:
A Redditor created a new extension to control music. His one shows album art and also supports the new "low power" mode: http://www.reddit.com/r/smartwatch/comments/1ty29q/smartwatch_2_music_control
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I can't find a download link on this reddit-page?!
Paschinski said:
I can't find a download link on this reddit-page?!
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At the top of the page inside the square: "Here you can download the app itself" - just click the version number to dl.
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The links appear to be dead.. can anyone upload the app here, if that is ok with the dev?
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vrl13 said:
The links appear to be dead.. can anyone upload the app here, if that is ok with the dev?
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This link works. Click on "To Download" below the ad in the middle of the screen.
mbirth said:
A Redditor created a new extension to control music. His one shows album art and also supports the new "low power" mode: http://www.reddit.com/r/smartwatch/comments/1ty29q/smartwatch_2_music_control
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I get:
Parse error
There was a problem while parsing the package.
Nexus 4, Android 4.3. I guess perhaps the guy has written it only for 4.4 for now?
I had a chance to have a closer look. It is a permission error:
Code:
permission Denial: reading com.android.providers.media.MediaProvider uri
I don't have the full text of the log cat entry, as stupid me didn't save it before factory reset my phone.
Anyway, it turns out the Sony music control app is getting a permission denied error under KitKat when it attempts to retrieve album art.
The work around is to root your device. I hadn't gotten around to rooting my N4 until now. My N4 is now rooted, and it all works fine.
It is a pretty piss poor effort by Sony that they haven't fixed this. On Facebook their excuse was that "their phones don't run KitKat yet". Big deal Sony, you market you watches to other brands of phone too. This is exactly the sort of attitude that caused me to sell my Xperia S and get a Nexus.
deadcatt said:
I had a chance to have a closer look. It is a permission error:
Code:
permission Denial: reading com.android.providers.media.MediaProvider uri
I don't have the full text of the log cat entry, as stupid me didn't save it before factory reset my phone.
Anyway, it turns out the Sony music control app is getting a permission denied error under KitKat when it attempts to retrieve album art.
The work around is to root your device. I hadn't gotten around to rooting my N4 until now. My N4 is now rooted, and it all works fine.
It is a pretty piss poor effort by Sony that they haven't fixed this. On Facebook their excuse was that "their phones don't run KitKat yet". Big deal Sony, you market you watches to other brands of phone too. This is exactly the sort of attitude that caused me to sell my Xperia S and get a Nexus.
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My Nexus 5 is rooted and yet the Sony extension has never worked well, in fact it's easily the worse part of the watch. I have had no problems with anything else, aside from the music app. I wonder how did you get it to work with root? Do you need to give it permission elsewhere?
The above app from the Reddit thread works nicely, very simple but, album art is sort of there and it only plays/pauses but, it WORKS which is the main thing.
Disabbling Google music in application manager on My note 3 makes the SW2 control music on the stock music player which is the one I like to use
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thinking about buying.. Smartwatch 2 Qs

Might pick up an sw2 for 100.
Just curious about app support.
Can I control google play music? As in navigate library etc.
What is phone control like.
What else can I do.. Sell it to me folks.. Thanks.
Sorry. What about pairing with non Sony phone... (galaxy note 2)
Mine works with my note 3.
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It controls your music app, play, pause etc but it doesn't allows you to go through your library to search for your song. Maybe its a limitation of the app or because the screen is too small, hence they don't include that ability. It is compatible to our note 2.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Free mobile app
I know only one app wich can browse library (Artist, Album, Song) SWP for smartwatch and it has his own built in player.
The PowerAmp-App for the Smartwatch 2 can do all this and more (in combination with PowerAmp installed on your Phone).
Love this App! I'm using it every day
To your other question about compatibility:
The Sony Smartwatch 2 is made to work with every Android Phone running Android 4.0 and higher.
jewnersey said:
Might pick up an sw2 for 100.
Just curious about app support.
Can I control google play music? As in navigate library etc.
What is phone control like.
What else can I do.. Sell it to me folks.. Thanks.
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For $100 it's an awesome gadget. Compared to the smartwatches out right now it is a best-of-all-worlds device.
- Color touch screen.
- Perfectly visible in direct sunlight.
- Always-on watch face.
- Fully customizable watch faces.
- 3-4 day battery life.
- Non-proprietary charger.
- Water resistant.
- Compatible with any standard 24mm watchband.
- Large selection of apps in the app store.
- No hard limit on number of apps and watch faces you can have (unlike 4 or 8 limit with pebble).
- With the right apps, can forward any and all notifications from your phone.
- Can also display most widgets from your phone on your watch using remote widget app.
The only downsides depending on your point of view:
- Shorter battery life than pebble, still longer than almost any other smart watch
- No microphone or speaker
- Support may wane now that android wear is out, but so far holding steady
I got one for Christmas, and broke it two weeks ago. I went less than a week before buying another one, I liked it that much. Conversely, I had a pebble steel for three days and returned it.

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