Please read if thinking about flashing the available 5.0

Some features you may be used to such as video unlimited are NOT supported in the initial release territories.
You cannot install them after either (without root)
Wait at least for a region that has the same support as yours.

Great advice, if you understand the risks and still want to go with it
Here is how
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z2/How-to-manually-update-downgrade-root-2014-Xperias/td-p/5934...
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  • Questions about flashing the bios

    Hi everyone. I have a few questions about the process involved in a bios update.
    First, I should tell you I have a Lenovo G470 that sometimes has problems booting.
    The problem is I turn on the laptop and after 2-3 seconds it shuts down. I see the logo, and nothing else. After that I can spend hours trying to turn it on again, and keeps failing. After some time, I turn it on and use it without problems.
    Before these problems, I had experienced similar troubles, but I could fix it (in my way) and I explained it in this post: http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-3000-and-Essential/Lenovo-g470-shutdown-problems-in-intervals-of-...
    Ok, In that post a reply says that a possible solution could be a Bios update. So, I've been thinking to flash the bios to solve my actual problem, but I would like to ask you some questions:
    1. Updating the bios could be a solution for this case?
    2. How long does it take to update a lenovo G470 bios? (I ask this because I read that if a problem occurs in the middle the damage can be serious, and in the past I had these random shutdowns, so I'm a bit afraid)
    3. How am I sure if my bios is or not updated? (there's a way to check this from windows?)
    4. Finally, if you could give me a link to download the correct bios update I'll thank you.
    I think that's all. I apologize for my basic english and hope you could give me some clues on this, because, as you see, I'm a total newbie.
    Thanks!

    hi alemaneitor,
    Regarding your questions:
    1. Yes, flashing the BIOS may help solve your problem as it will re-write the configurations on the CMOS. Take note though of the changelogs or README (repair changes) as the latest BIOS updates fixes critical issues on the hardware.
    I've also seen some units that act the same as yours and doing a gpu reflow most of the time fixes the issue - see this thread in reference.
    2. In flashing the BIOS outside of Windows, it takes less than a minute. If you need to run the BIOS flash utility inside Windows, it may take 1-2mins.
    3. If there's a new BIOS that fixes critical issues, it's most of the time uploaded on the lenovo website (in some cases, BIOS updates are not available to the public and can only be used by service technicians)
    4. The latest BIOS update for the Lenovo G470 is the one below that fixes an issue on units that can not enter BIOS after restart under compatible HDD mode (see README.TXT)
    BIOS Update for 32bit Windows
    40cn33ww_32.exe
    3.28MB
    BIOS Update for 64bit Windows
    40cn33ww_64.exe
    3.67MB
    Regards,
    neokenchi
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  • I have an early 2008 Mac Pro, 8 gb ram with a Dell 27" display and a 42" LG TV. I am thinking about upgrading the stock ATI Radeon 2600 graphics card for better resolution, preferring 2 dvi outputs. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best card?

    I have an early 2008 Mac Pro, 8 gb ram with a Dell 27” display and a 42” LG TV. I am thinking about upgrading the stock ATI Radeon 2600 graphics card for better resolution, preferring 2 dvi outputs or 1 dvi and 1 vga vs 1 dvi and a mini. I don't do a lot of Final Cut Pro, gaming, etc. I am interested in best value for the graphics card.
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    RE: Mac Pro Replacement Graphics cards
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    2) "sold in the Apple store" cards, and
    3) "Mac Edition" cards ...
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    • NVIDIA Quadro 5000, about US$2500
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    • EVGA GTX 680 Mac Edition, about US$600
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  • Seriously thinking about paying the ETF to get out of contract. Will I get bad ESN?

    Due to many reasons, I am incredibly unhappy with Verizon (been a customer for many, many years and am finally fed up) and am seriously thinking about paying the ETF to terminate my contract and move to another carrier with a new phone, like the Nexus 5 from Google. However, I would like to sell my Galaxy S3 to help pay the costs. If I pay my last bill and the ETF, will I get a bad ESN on my phone and be unable to sell it? Or, as long as everything is paid in full, including the ETF, will my ESN stay clean?
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    Your phone will be fine as long as you pay all fees/bills.

  • I am thinking about purchasing the CC for Photography monthly plan. Will I be able to use Lightroom Presets that I have already purchased previously?

    I have Lightroom 4 and Photoshop CS2. I am thinking about getting the monthly plann for CC. I just wanted to know if I can use all the Lightroom Presets and Photoshop Actions that I have already purchased?

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  • Yooooooooooooooo, Thinking about getting the K7N2

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    Hi !
    I installed it this weekend with my old CPU, and have a few notes about it  :D
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    Only driver I had to install was the very debated IDE driver.
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    - Faster Windows boot
    - In general better speed & stability.
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    MSI GeForce 4 Ti4200 8X
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    This should be OK with an old Win XP installation.
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    Athlon XP1700+
    2X Samsung 256MB PC2100 DDR
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  • Thinking about making the switch

    Hello, my name is Bryce. I purchased an HP Pavilion tx 1000 Tablet PC about 8 months ago, and while I love the model, I've been very unhappy with Vista, and with the HP tech support policy. Recently, I've learned of a widespread problem with the motherboard used in my laptop's model - this issue is well documented online but not recognized by HP, and I'm beginning to see the symptoms in my laptop (the failure progresses from a wifi card failure to a motherboard failure, apparently caused by the use of bad materials in the NVIDIA motherboard/HP overclocking of the AMD processor to sell it off as a more powerful machine). At the moment I am hoping that my now-updated BIOS and the new wifi card HP is sending me will tide me over, but I fear that the issue is worse and I'll be stuck dealing with this for awhile.
    So, I have been thinking about switching over to Mac. I used to have a G3 iBook (back when they were new), and I was quite unhappy with it. I'm hoping that I can get some feedback regarding the following questions. My budget is around 2,500 dollars.
    1.) Generally, when I'm on a computer it's to use Microsoft Office, IRC, AIM/MSN/YIM, HTML/CSS editors, Gimp and web surfing. I occasionally play computer games, but nothing too high end. What Mac laptop would best be suited for me? Does Mac sell Microsoft Office 07 pre-installed? How expensive would that be? What IRC clients are available for Mac? What AIM/MSN/YIM clients? HTML and CSS editors? Does Gimp run on Mac?
    2.) What's the latest Mac OS? Is it a real resource hog?
    3.) How much does a full accidental damage warranty for a Mac cost? Can Mac tech support be contacted online?
    4.) I'm sick of NVIDIA components. I've just had too many problems with them in my life. Are NVIDIA chips used in Macs?
    5.) Is WiFi standard on Mac laptops these days? When I bought my G3 iBook, I had to buy the Airport Exterme card separately. Additionally, I regularly reside in locations with weak WiFi signals. Which Airport card would be best for long range/weak signal detection? Is bluetooth and ethernet standard on Macs?
    6.) I am often on the move, and dragging my laptop with me. How sturdy are Mac laptops? Which laptops will scratch easily, and which are more stolid? How much would a good, sturdy laptop case go for?
    7.) Are webcams/microphones standard on Macs? One of my favorite things about my current laptop is the plethora of USB/headphone ports. How many can I get on a Mac?
    8.) How is the Mac networking software?
    9.) What type of anti-theft systems can I get for a Mac? Lo-jack?
    10.) I use my laptop 8-10 hours a day. I need whatever computer I have to run relatively quiet and relatively cool. How are Mac cooling systems?
    11.) I'm on the move a lot. I need a computer that can go to sleep and wake up quickly. How fast can a Mac wake up from sleep mode?
    12.) Are most of the Mac laptop ports on the sides of the laptop, or the back?
    Thanks for your time.
    EDIT:
    13.) I've used my iPod Mini (It's ancient, I know) on Windows. Can it be converted to Mac? It's a sentimental item so I'd rather not retire it (Engraved for my graduation).
    Message was edited by: Ephriam Grey

    Ephriam Grey wrote:
    (the failure progresses from a wifi card failure to a motherboard failure, apparently caused by the use of bad materials in the NVIDIA motherboard/HP overclocking of the AMD processor to sell it off as a more powerful machine).
    I don't think the Mac will help you much with hardware failures. While Apple's failure rate is half that of PCs, the overall failure rate is still pretty low. If the failure is with some 3rd party product, such as a video card, the problem will affect any machine that uses said card - HPs and Macs.
    Mac hardware quality is statistically twice as good as PCs, and there is documentation for this. All the other aspects of the hardware - style, ease-of-use, etc is much better than that of PCs -but that is a purely subjective opinion
    So, I have been thinking about switching over to Mac. I used to have a G3 iBook (back when they were new), and I was quite unhappy with it. I'm hoping that I can get some feedback regarding the following questions. My budget is around 2,500 dollars.
    That iBook was one of the few machines that had serious quality problems. Still, mine ran with no problems for 4 years. It was a nightmare to take apart though. You can buy quite a bit with $ 2500.
    1.) Generally, when I'm on a computer it's to use Microsoft Office, IRC, AIM/MSN/YIM, HTML/CSS editors, Gimp and web surfing. I occasionally play computer games, but nothing too high end. What Mac laptop would best be suited for me?
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    Does Mac sell Microsoft Office 07 pre-installed? How expensive would that be?
    I don't think you can get it pre-installed. Apple reserves that for Apple products. However, it is now quite cheap (barely $100) and very easy to install. Office 2008 is a .0 product and has some flakiness, but at least doesn't use the "ribbon". I like it.
    What IRC clients are available for Mac?
    No clue.
    What AIM/MSN/YIM clients?
    iChat is the best as it also does video. Adium will work with just about any protocol out there, but no video.
    HTML and CSS editors?
    Only a couple of hundred. Personally, I don't like my editors to do too much and get in my way. I actually do my web sites in Xcode and Safari. You'll have to find out which one you like the best.
    Does Gimp run on Mac?
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    10.5.5. Yes, in objective terms, no, in relative terms. 2 GB RAM is the minimum. 4 would be better. RAM it cheap so don't skimp on it.
    3.) How much does a full accidental damage warranty for a Mac cost?
    I don't know about accidental damage. I know that is explicitly excluded from AppleCare.
    Can Mac tech support be contacted online?
    Don't know - never needed it in 20 years of owning Macs. I guess that might be a factor in deciding whether to switch.
    4.) I'm sick of NVIDIA components. I've just had too many problems with them in my life. Are NVIDIA chips used in Macs?
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    5.) Is WiFi standard on Mac laptops these days?
    Yes.
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    Is bluetooth and ethernet standard on Macs?
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    6.) I am often on the move, and dragging my laptop with me. How sturdy are Mac laptops? Which laptops will scratch easily, and which are more stolid?
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    Same as in town.
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    How many headphone ports do you need? My Macbook only has two USB ports, but they are both powered.
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    As Apple makes both computers, cards, and hubs, they focus on Apple equipment working correctly with Apple equipment. For everything else they just code to the published standards and hope the 3rd parties do the same. Many 3rd parties don't do the same and only test with their own cards running XP. Consequently, Mac wireless isn't going to be as reliable as PCs. Whose fault that is should be discussed elsewhere.
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    Same as in town. You would be wasting your money. Nobody ever gets their stuff back.
    10.) I use my laptop 8-10 hours a day. I need whatever computer I have to run relatively quiet and relatively cool. How are Mac cooling systems?
    Very good at dissipating excessive CPU heat onto your lap. A Macbook Pro might be better for that. Macbooks run hot and loud when you push them.
    11.) I'm on the move a lot. I need a computer that can go to sleep and wake up quickly. How fast can a Mac wake up from sleep mode?
    2-3 seconds?
    12.) Are most of the Mac laptop ports on the sides of the laptop, or the back?
    On my Macbook, all the ports are on the left. The CD is on the right.
    13.) I've used my iPod Mini (It's ancient, I know) on Windows. Can it be converted to Mac? It's a sentimental item so I'd rather not retire it (Engraved for my graduation).
    I don't see why not. It might be additional work to move your purchased music over to the Mac. The iPod will be easy.

  • MOVED: Questions about flashing the Bios.

    This topic has been moved to BIOS.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=93272.0

    hi alemaneitor,
    Regarding your questions:
    1. Yes, flashing the BIOS may help solve your problem as it will re-write the configurations on the CMOS. Take note though of the changelogs or README (repair changes) as the latest BIOS updates fixes critical issues on the hardware.
    I've also seen some units that act the same as yours and doing a gpu reflow most of the time fixes the issue - see this thread in reference.
    2. In flashing the BIOS outside of Windows, it takes less than a minute. If you need to run the BIOS flash utility inside Windows, it may take 1-2mins.
    3. If there's a new BIOS that fixes critical issues, it's most of the time uploaded on the lenovo website (in some cases, BIOS updates are not available to the public and can only be used by service technicians)
    4. The latest BIOS update for the Lenovo G470 is the one below that fixes an issue on units that can not enter BIOS after restart under compatible HDD mode (see README.TXT)
    BIOS Update for 32bit Windows
    40cn33ww_32.exe
    3.28MB
    BIOS Update for 64bit Windows
    40cn33ww_64.exe
    3.67MB
    Regards,
    neokenchi
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  • Implicit Fact Column - am I thinking about this the right way?

    My exploration of the Implicit Fact Column is below. Let me know if you think this is the intended usage.
    When the BI Server sees a request where one Dimension is being constrained by another, it has to pick a fact table that contains references to these two dimensions. The "Implicit Fact Column", which is set in the Presentation Layer of the RPD is used to guide the BI Server towards one or more Fact tables that can be used to satisfy the request. In the absence of the Implicit Fact Column, I noticed that the BI Server was choosing random fact tables so I went exploring how this feature worked. I set the Implicit Fact column in my Presentation layer and then went looking to see how the queries were generated.
    For my example, my two dimensions are Program and Channel. I want to see the list of Channels available for a Program. Without the Implicit Fact Column, the queries are of the form:
    select distinct T289.CHANNEL_NAME as c1,
    T36001.PROGRAM_NAME as c2
    from
    DIM_PROGRAMS T36001,
    DIM_CHANNELS T289,
    SomeRandomFactTable T41210
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    T35832.DIM_SITE_KEY /* this is the implicit fact column */
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    DIM_CHANNELS T289,
    AFactTableMappedToFactColumn T35832
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    from
    DIM_PROGRAMS T36001,
    DIM_CHANNELS T289,
    AFactTableMappedToFactColumn T35832
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    Perfect Analysis, But one important note is when using implicit fact table, Always select measure( Which has some aggregation) as a implicit fact column. So that will allows the query will eliminate duplicate rows by doing a group by operation.
    Other note is make sure performance is good. When we don't have a good model for fact tables, when the tables contains large set of data, make sure performance is good by doing indexes or caching to load the prompts.
    - Madan

  • Please help me think about logic in abap program

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    my selection of program is
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    period from: 4  to: 6
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    sale              700     600  700
    COG               300     250  350
    Net sale          400     350  250
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    sale             1000    500   800
    COG               500    250   400
    Net sale          500    250   400
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    COG               800     500   750
    Net sale          900     600   650
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    Moderator Message: Do not dump your spec in the forum.
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    Hi,
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              System.out.println(" Enter _1_ to Chasis Type");
              System.out.println(" Enter _2_ to Engine Type");
              System.out.println(" Enter _3_ to Transmission");
              System.out.println(" Enter _4_ to Options ");
              System.out.println(" Enter _5_ to Finish ");
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         int choise=input.nextInt();
         return(choise);
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              switch(choise)
                   case 1: //enter mehtods here and for all other empty cases
                   break;
                   case 2:
                   break;
                   case 3:
                   break;
                   case 4:
                   break;
                   case 5:
                   break;
                   default:
                   System.out.println("Invalid selection");
                   break;
    }

  • Please Read if Concerned about Bending iPhones

    In the past few days, there has been a lot of debate, questioning the structural integrity of the iPhone 6/6 Plus; is the iPhone 6/6 Plus prone to bending? Since the number of threads, regarding this issue, has increased, I'd like to alleviate some concerns by providing you with enough information to draw your own conclusions and make a well informed decision. You don't have to agree with my findings, but please be respectful in your comments.
    Short Answer:
    The short answer is No; there is no cause for concern about your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus bending in your pocket, unless normal use for you is exerting over 90 lbs of external force, which is highly unlikely for most. This test was conducted by Consumer Reports in a controlled environment in which the force applied was accurately measured. If you're concerned you might expose your pocket to 90 lbs of stress or more, you shouldn't be. Only 9 people out of 10 million iPhone 6 Plus users have reported a bent phone; which means that .00009% of iPhone 6 Plus users have actually subjected their devices to 90 lbs of force, or more.
    If your skeptical, or would like to know how I arrived to this conclusion, then please read further. I’ve provided a detailed explanation with supported links to articles and videos for your convenience. 
    Detailed Explanation:
    Most media outlets were quick to judge the iPhone 6 Plus, basing their reports from this youtube video below that went viral, along with massive retweets of bent iPhone 6 Pluses, circulating on the web. 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znK652H6yQM
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    The same person posted a follow-up video in which he force bends other phones for comparison. Again, since the force being applied to each phone was not scientifically measured, there's no way to verify if more or less force was used to bend each phone being compared. For example, if he was fatigued from bending the first phone, then it's possible less force was applied to the subsequent phones in succession. You can watch his video below. 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IROcoJeVfSI
    As a result of this growing buzz, Apple's stock price took a hit to which they finally responded, stating there's no cause for concern with normal use. It's an extremely rare case, as only 9 people out of 10 million have reported a bent iPhone. You can read about it in the Wall Street Journal, below.
    http://online.wsj.com/articles/apple-defends-against-complaints-of-bending-iphon es-1411668618
    After reading Apple's response, the first thought that came to mind was "damage control", and I was somewhat skeptical of that low number (only 9 people reported a bent phone). It prompted me to do a little more research.The guy in the unbox therapy video, along with most other media outlets, kept boasting about an "increasing number of reports" of users with bent iPhones. I was guilty of saying bend-gate was a legitimate concern due to an increasing number of reports. But I hadn't actually verified that number; I was echoing what I had heard from other media outlets. In my research (or online search), I could not actually find a significant number of complaints of bending, from actual iPhone 6 Plus owners. Because I was unable to verify these “increasing number of reports,” suddenly Apple numbers didn't seem that far fetched.
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