yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z General] nightwing369:
Really? :) I have tried using the search function before on XDA and it won't let me click the search result links. I tried the advanced search ( http://xdaforums.com/search.php ) but it only brought up threads which matched my search and I would have to look through every page of every thread :( Anyone else know how to search for this in the advanced search of xda? Or one better, anyone have the link to the post/s which explain this about which highest capacity size of SD card the Sony Xperia Z will accept please? Really stuck with advanced search on xda.

?? Many thanks! :)
[Xperia Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
there are many articles on internet which states that - "SD cards of up to 32 GB in size are supported"

http://myandroidchief.com/sony-xperia-z-vs-sony-xperia-zl-waterproof-vs-compact-flagship-battle/
[Xperia Z General] nightwing369:
I was right then :) So with that totalling a theoretical 48GB (in reality 43GB due to the rom taking up about 5GB approx), that's quite a bit of space! :)
[Xperia Z General] Ambroos:
Guys, really... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2119101

It's Android, as long as it's formatted in FAT32 any SD card will work.

So yes, 64GB SD's do work.
[Xperia Z General] Al Gore:
Was it dropbox or their own service (if they have one)? 50 Gb Dropbox would be sweet :)
[Xperia Z General] :
https://www.box.com/
[Xperia Z General] cs098:
Actually sony announced that apps to sd will be supported when, the os is upgraded to jellybean for xperias v,t and tx, it would make sense that the xperia z will have that feature as well.
[Xperia Z General] Crucio_:
I'm pretty interested in getting hold of the free headphones deal. So took myself down to Carphone Warehouse today to try and sort out a pre-order, but they knew nothing about the offer or that there system could do the pre-order. After telling them to try again they found it on their system, however they said they wouldn't do a pre-order on a phone/new contract to start on the 28th and i had to start the contract there and then and wait until the 28th to get the phone... so id have 1 month of a new contact with no phone gg.

Went round the corner too phones 4 u and have registered my pre-order with them to get a new contract on the 28th and god hopping the headset with it :)

Anyone else done a pre-order and had some good luck? :)
[Xperia Z General] ngvuanh:
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I dont think your contract would be started before you get the phone.
[Xperia Z General] Crucio_:
I thought that too when i went in. But the guy with the assistant manager badge told me otherwise. Could have just been the store not knowing there ass from their elbow.

It was this deal that i tried to pre-order in store (Liverpool L1 store)

http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/buy/SONY_XPERIA_Z_ZA4FY_R049?intcmp=HP_Xperia_Z

Their reasoning was that you are buying the contract more than the phone. Seems really silly if that is there correct policy as they just lost my business.
[Xperia Z General] RCJ89:
Carphone Warehouse are crap, I prefer phones 4 u for taking out contracts. CPW have gone down the pan tbh and there customer service is rubbish
[Xperia Z General] ZeDestructor:
Actually, its more about the hardware, specifically, the antennas and power amps. This is similar to the N4 situation where LTE is only supported on the 700MHz band because of the antennas and radio amps despite the radio interface and baseband supporting more bands. Firmwares can do some very nice things, but its not a magical bullet.
[Xperia Z General] dibdin:
Apparently the loudspeaker is not so good on the Z as with a non waterproof device. Some users experienced the same with the Acro.
[Xperia Z General] Bigmille:
I brought a Pay as you go HTC One X from 3 when it 1st launched last April and it was network locked to 3.

However, 3 unlocked it for me for £10. It did take them couple weeks to get the unlocking code. They told me it was due to the phone been new, and they have to get the code form HTC.

So my experience was you have to pay them or 3rd party to get it unlocked. I was looking at that option for the Z as well, but it did not come with the Sony headphone.
[Xperia Z General] shaldi:
i bought xperia v, suprise after u said that. i will try to put 64gb to my xperia v soon. will report here if its success or not. thanks :) :D
[Xperia Z General] nightwing369:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/s...recision-engineering-its-best-4049735-87.html

What do you guys think? Do you think we should be worried about the supposed 'scratch-resistant' , 'shatterproof' screen being weak/vulnerable to scratches/worse? :( ?
[Xperia Z General] Dsteppa:
It's being said that the screen/house is "scratch-resistant", not scratch-proof. Which means that it can be scratched, but it also has a resistance to some kind of scratches.

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/73768029-post1300.html
[Xperia Z General] Akiainavas:
"So for the Xperia S, the Sony logo is etched on the glass rather than the shatterproof film? Guess we have to wait and see whether the production Z units will be like this too."

Remember that most of those claims/tests were done with pre-production units made with cheaper materials, it was confirmed to be the case with Xperia Z also - they didn't even use final product's glass on them - just applied a film with Sony logo printed on them. Let's wait for final devices and see for ourselves

But seriously, if we're buying a 500+ quid phone that's made of glass - it's our privilige to buy 5 pound screen protectors and apply them to front and back.
[Xperia Z General] ZeDestructor:
Couple of reports over in the screen thread report than even the screen they were using in the demo units weren't the production one, and the logo will be etched on the glass for final.
[Xperia Z General] nightwing369:
And as regards my worries on the strength of the screen/glass around it overall?
[Xperia Z General] dibdin:
Sony Xperia Z White unboxing images

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS5U81N81Vk
[Xperia Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
Sony has announced that the Xperia Z will be available at S$988 without operator subsidies from March 1 in Singapore. It will hit the Xperia Store, Sony Stores and Sony Centres on March 1, while the local operators will start selling the Xperia Z from March 2.

Full Story:

http://asia.cnet.com/sony-announces-availability-of-xperia-z-in-singapore-62220410.htm
[Xperia Z General] warfareonly:
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That's 43k in India... Damn, will have to wait a bit!
[Xperia Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
SGD 998 is suicidal IMO !!!

SGD 800 is more than enough for XZ..
[Xperia Z General] mattman83:
It's been announced at AUD$749 locally for me which is approx SGD$960, so that's a pretty standard conversion. Remember this is RRP and not street pricing. India is actually getting a worse deal as that's just a bit over 41K, not the 43K they are listing it for.

M.
[Xperia Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
I am NOT saying its price is only HIGH in Singapore, its all over the world, I donno why SONY and others which stand no where in front of Apples and Samsungs launch their products at marginal profits so that they can gain more n more market share !!!

Gain some market then try to s**k money !!
[Xperia Z General] mattman83:
See, I have a different opinion.. I actually think it's pretty good. Xperia Z at AUD749 is less than street price on an SGSIII 4G which is 6+ months old and a generation behind in spec.

M.
[Xperia Z General] Ambroos:
Same over here, the Galaxy S3 LTE is on sale for a lot more than what the Xperia Z will cost you, for example.
[Xperia Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
How come?

Samsung S3 LTE is available at SGD700 & Galaxy Note 2 for SGD800 in Singapore !!

I dont think price is right for Xperia Z, it should be SGD 800 max !!
[Xperia Z General] Akiainavas:
Because Samsung makes their phones of cheap plastic used to manufacture chinese soap dispensers. I'm sorry but that's the truth - i owned S2, Note and now Note 2 - the build quality of those phones is terrible. If you squeeze it - it moves and screeches. The frame is not solid, actually it moves. It's imitating chrome - but that coating is often peeling off - and many more.

I'm not saying that's a bad thing. But cheap materials mean low price. If you want poliamide and glass fiber instead of flimsy plastic covered with shiny glaze - you have to pay more. Which is better ? That's for each individual to decide.
[Xperia Z General] warfareonly:
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Really? I own a note and I have never felt the moving and screeching? Agreed, it feels less premium than other flagships but it is solid, not squeaky. Nothing is peeling off and I bought it two weeks after it came out.

After that being said, I'll get the z when the prices drop to 37k inr.
[Xperia Z General] windozeanti:
Right, Samsung uses cheap ass plastic and sell for a high price. :laugh:
[Xperia Z General] Akiainavas:
Mine is squeky :( And on my Note 1, the frame around the screen started to peel off after 6 months. To be honest i have a feeling that Note 2 is more flimsy than Note 1 was. But maybe i'm just unlucky - or it's the disappointment effect.

Well, they're still quite expensive, that's true. But at least they give top specs in most their flagship phones. Can't have top specs, premium quality and low price at once :)
[Xperia Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
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Com'on dont say such pointless things..I am using Note 2 and yeah it doesnt look as elegant as some Sony phones but its SOLID build !!!

sent from Giant Killer Galaxy Note 2
[Xperia Z General] Akiainavas:
Sorry to hear that you think my opinion is pointless. I'm not comparing it to Sony or any other brand in particular, just stating my opinion on Samsung's choice of materials and finish methods - clearly it seems that we have different opinions of what solid build means - it's not about the looks or visual elegance. If you think Samsung is solid - that's fine. For me it's disappointing - and it's fine as well - as you can see i do use their devices anyway and i still think they're good devices - just not happy with design and build. To each his own.
[Xperia Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
Re: ***XPERIA Z and XPERIA ZL 2013 FLAGSHIPS*** News and Rumors***

It seems so..

Xperia S design good but very BAD build (not Solid)

sent from Giant Killer Galaxy Note 2

---------- Post added at 08:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:28 PM ----------

On a lighter note, watch this !!

XPERIA Z KILLER :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urT2ww5LdW4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

sent from Giant Killer Galaxy Note 2
[Xperia Z General] Akiainavas:
Haven't used Xperia S. But after seeing one i was actually concerned about that transparent bar on the bottom - like it was designed to go loose after some time. Is that the main problem with it ?

Haha, good one! I doubt the new iPhone will even go quad-core though :P
[Xperia Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
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Yeah, its gets loose..back cover is not firm !!

It really disappointed me (I liked Xperia X10, Arc & Play) n thats why I switched to Note 2 :)

Hope Xperia Z will bring me back to Sony family ;)

sent from Giant Killer Galaxy Note 2
[Xperia Z General] Akiainavas:
Yeah, it looks nice but there is just no way it could survive and sit there firmly after a while... terrible design flaw - i don't think Sony will be doing that 'separation' thing ever again ;) BTW. Am i the only one really glad that Sony split up with Ericsson ? Z and ZL are first Sony phones designed by their own team, and it's looking good - at least that's what i read.
[Xperia Z General] sfkaudi:
Sv: ***XPERIA Z and XPERIA ZL 2013 FLAGSHIPS*** News and Rumors***

No you are not alone:D
[Xperia Z General] androidindian:
2 reviews and unboxing.. of the Z are out

[YOUTUBE]g8hVTpvgWrw[/YOUTUBE]

and

[YOUTUBE]AEPsojndl5g[/YOUTUBE]
[Xperia Z General] dibdin:
Again the screen looks great and no complaints when it comes to viewing angles either from what I could see.
[Xperia Z General] Ambroos:
Re: ***XPERIA Z and XPERIA ZL 2013 FLAGSHIPS*** News and Rumors***

Unfortunately I cannot discuss unreleased products and previously posted content must be removed.
[Xperia Z General] mr.suff:
It might be me, but this looks really weird, especially when I'm moving from Nexus devices. I'd prefer it be full black so that it blends with the front of the phone.

In using it have you found it to be distracting at all?
[Xperia Z General] krabappel2548:
Re: ***XPERIA Z and XPERIA ZL 2013 FLAGSHIPS*** News and Rumors***

Should be easy to change since it just requires some theming :)
[Xperia Z General] mr.suff:
You make it sound so simple :laugh:

Sadly I'm a novice when it comes to rooting etc. :silly:
[Xperia Z General] Riyal:
lol :D Don't wanna have a portable earthquake device on my pocket haha!

On a serious not I hope it's not that strong as you imply cause I don't know how I would react if it vibrates inside my side pocket on a tight jeans :p It might tickle me lol
[Xperia Z General] Dsteppa:
Also made by Ambroos.
[Xperia Z General] #illidan:
Re: ***XPERIA Z and XPERIA ZL 2013 FLAGSHIPS*** News and Rumors***

How is the audio quality via headphones because that is one of the most important aspects when buying a phone. I would appreciate it if you could give me a run down on the audio output & I don't mind if you get a bit technical. I'm not an audiophile or anything but I am an avid listener & I love music. TIA

SwiftKey'ed from my PAC'ed GT - I9100 powered by Dorimanx

PHONE : SGSII

Primary ROM: PAC ROM V18

Secondary ROM: -

KERNEL : Dorimanx 7.45 (modified settings)

MODEM : LPS

BATTERY : Stock 1650mAh

EXTERNAL Sdcard : SanDisk Class 4 8 GB
[Xperia Z General] sausalito:
Still no news about availability of the ZL model?
[Xperia Z General] ZeDestructor:
IRC channel for the XZ/XZL up yet?
[Xperia Z General] take55:
Ya, I wonder why there is no news at all about the ZL! Specially about the countries of availability...
[Xperia Z General] Crucio_:
Just been in to 3 in Liverpool One and they have the display models out for people to have a play with. So UK people if you wanna check it out now is your chance.

I really liked what i saw today, the phone didn't feel to big the launcher was snappy. Seen in a few threads about people not liking the attached screen protector but i must say looking really close up at the phone it is hardly noticeable, if such a small thing would stop you having this phone then maybe you don't really want the phone ;)
[Xperia Z General] Gitaroo:
is there input/touch lag or delay on the screen? Was it responsive?
[Xperia Z General] AntonyStark:
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I tried one out in a 3 store yesterday. Was snappy no lag or screen issues at all.
[Xperia Z General] nightwing369:
What about any worries on the strength/the fragile-ness of the screen/glass around the Sony Xperia Z overall?
[Xperia Z General] cs098:
I really don't think so, because sony uses dragon trail (or dragon tail idk) which is 6x stronger than gorilla glass 2 and has a anti shatter and scratch screen protector.

Search for xperia crash text on YouTube and it show some durability test on the xperia active. I assume sony will use the same material for the xperia z.
[Xperia Z General] Akiainavas:
Actually it hasn't been confirmed. Sony refuses to clearly state that it uses Dragontrail - which is obvious, most companies do not comment on that - but they claim it has "the same/comparable" characteristics as Dragontrail, so it either points that they use it but due to marketing reasons cannot say ( yet ) or they use something that is supposed to be equally strong.

Glass is glass though... screen protector is a must if your phone has glass front and back :)
[Xperia Z General] AntonyStark:
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Just been back to 3, either they've changed the handsets or the Housings because definitively got more of a feel of what the phone is like, rather than playing on its software in a block of plastic.

Screen looked really good, yes there were fingerprints visible when I played a movie and the screen went black but I don't think people would be wiping it!

Text rendering on Chrome was very clear, made my phone look second rate.
[Xperia Z General] cs098:
how is the camera quality?
[Xperia Z General] sidneylopsides:
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When I tried one the camera looked great on screen, and my T on Jellybean has gained that camera interface and looks to have improved in picture quality.
[Xperia Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
Re: ***XPERIA Z and XPERIA ZL 2013 FLAGSHIPS*** News and Rumors***

Regarding XZ Camera...there is hardly any noticiable difference when u compare with Note2 or even S3.

But there is huge difference in low light conditions..very less noice is case of XZ !!

Overall camera is good, not sure how image will look on laptops though..

sent from Giant Killer Galaxy Note 2
[Xperia Z General] cs098:
how about low on the nokia 920 versus the xpeira z?
[Xperia Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
Re: ***XPERIA Z and XPERIA ZL 2013 FLAGSHIPS*** News and Rumors***

I dont have Nokia 920 to compare with :)

sent from Giant Killer Galaxy Note 2
[Xperia Z General] batman_112:
The Xperia Z takes just 68 seconds to take 999 pictures via Burst Mode

One of the new features of the Sony Xperia Z that will definitely be useful for those looking for the perfect snap is Burst Mode. Sony says that the feature allows you to take an unlimited number of images at 10 frames per second and 9 MP resolution. Well judging by the video below you can get to the magic 999 mark in just 68 seconds.

Admittedly, the subject in this case is a stationary inanimate object so in real world shots it may not be as quick. Regardless, it is impressive stuff. Maybe one day we’ll even see BestPic make a return, last seen in the Sony Ericsson Satio and C905. For now, check out the speedy burst mode demoed in the video.

[YOUTUBE]Mkrx_dowlRE[/YOUTUBE]
[Xperia Z General] cs098:
woah :eek:
[Xperia Z General] cartmenicus:
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Why cant they add thia feature to to the T :(
[Xperia Z General] zaynal:
NTT Docomo Xperia Z(SO-02E) unboxing:

[youtube]vdXJL_LjKes[/youtube]
[Xperia Z General] Zedd.:
Given the price here in the UK , I wish the Xperia Z were to come with a dock included.
[Xperia Z General] Akiainavas:
It should come with the dock included, especially with build that kinda forces you to use one ( Sony or not, opening the cover flap over and over again doesn't sound like a good idea ). The price is high enough to bundle a piece of plastic :(
[Xperia Z General] Zedd.:
My thoughts exactly. For the price Sony's set for the Xperia Z (£530), a dock, unfortunately, isn't included in the box. And that's from the 'in the box' tab on:

Sony Xperia Store - Xperia Z

The charging dock will be an accessory that we'll have to buy. Given that charging a phone with flaps is quite a bit cumbersome and considering the price, they ought to have included the dock which is what they'll be doing in many other markets. I sure do hope Sony reconsiders this oversight.
[Xperia Z General] nightwing369:
Check this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37816308&postcount=101
[Xperia Z General] Akiainavas:
Hmm, interesting offer. Have you ordered any electronics from ASDA ? Also, do you think it can be pre-ordered for pick up or only shipped ?
[Xperia Z General] nightwing369:
Nope unfortunately not. I posted this question : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37817109&postcount=103
[Xperia Z General] sighduck:
Has an Xperia phone ever topped the Top Devices in XDA Forum before? :laugh:
[Xperia Z General] batman_112:
Yes. Sony was named developer of the year by Xda.
[Xperia Z General] sighduck:
No, I mean if it were ever at the top of the "Top Devices" forum list. Xperia Z forum was at the top until the new Ouya kicked it off.
[Xperia Z General] nightwing369:
;) http://www.androidcentral.com/xperia-z-now-sale-sony-mobile-france-store
[Xperia Z General] herasymcuk:
Yes, the phone is on stock, but, unfortunatelly, they don't shell outside France. :(
[Xperia Z General] MissionImprobable:
Looks like a few features have been a letdown in reviews, thought I take it with a grain of salt as nothing seems to satisfy testers anymore these days. Probably won't be able to get the ZL anyway since I'm on Verizon =/
[Xperia Z General] androidindian:
Sony’s Xperia Z proving popular in Europe and in Japan http://www.androidauthority.com/xperia-z-proving-popular-158904/
[Xperia Z General] nightwing369:
http://www.coolsmartphone.com/2013/02/21/sony-xperia-z-unboxing/

UK unboxing! ;)
[Xperia Z General] dibdin:
Is it possible to change the colour of the dialer?
[Xperia Z General] Akiainavas:
Can't find such option anywhere so i'd say no, not on stock.
[Xperia Z General] nightwing369:
http://shop.sonymobile.com/gb/buy/xperia-z-black/1270-5659/

now available to buy: £529.00
[Xperia Z General] dibdin:
That's a tad disappointing. Thanks anyway.
[Xperia Z General] androidindian:
Sony Xperia Z rolling out to 60 countries worldwide this week - http://www.engt.co/YS29dw
[Xperia Z General] sidneylopsides:
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Should be getting mine this evening. Also, there are 5000 ready to ship out in the Carphone Warehouse.. warehouse.
[Xperia Z General] koooldude:
How will you be getting it this evening?? lucky! I hope Carphone Warehouse will be shipping them soon. I'm picking mine up from store - im guessing they will send it ready to pick up from store on Thursday?
[Xperia Z General] Warren.D:
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Im doing the same. CPW told me that it will take upto an extra 3 days max for delivery to store :(

EDIT:

The reason I did this is because of Yodel and their poor reputation. I don't want them slinging it over my back gate haha (Watched watchdog)

Im not expecting mine to be available for collection until the March 1st
[Xperia Z General] hndr_haryanto:
Xperia Z now available in 60 countries

But, according to the info, Xperia Z will go to my country beginning in March. Still waiting. :(
[Xperia Z General] sidneylopsides:
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Cpw Stock is already being sent to stores ready for Thursday. They can't be sold before then though!

Getting mine from Sony before going to MWC tomorrow.
[Xperia Z General] Warren.D:
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Thats store stock. Website orders are processed and dispatched at the Warehouse.
[Xperia Z General] SalamiQueen:
Ooh, does this mean I'll get mine before or on the 28th? :D

Really can't wait, need to get a case for it too, not sure whether to get a flip one of a hard cover though..
[Xperia Z General] marcgear:
Im getting both just looking now dont look like ill get one delivered by Thursday now lol.
[Xperia Z General] SalamiQueen:
Well maybe it's best to wait for reviews on it anyway as some covers may not be that well suited to the phone ;)
[Xperia Z General] marcgear:
Im thinking that i just ordered a cheep Ebay one should be with me day before the phone, its just i don't want to leave it completely naked for the first few days. It is like a ritual for me over protective at first they slowly ease off lol. i work in construction too so im gonna need something.