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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] randy_c:
Can't decide between C6506 or C6606 :) but don't know when C6606 will release

http://playstation.com/psm/certified.html
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pauley:
Me either! One minute I'm content with the ZL, but then the next I want the Z. The Z looks so sleek with the glass front & back, plus water resistant couldn't hurt, but the ZL being a tiny bit smaller makes me like it. The notification LED & ringer/earpiece/speakerphone speakers would be the deciding factors for me. The LED on my HTC One X was useless being so tiny, but it was a loud phone. The LED on my Xperia P is big & bright, plus it's pretty loud, just a small screen & phone. ZL has basically the exact dimensions as the One X.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dachao:
I am getting the ZL on day one. The smaller form factor is a big plus for me and I don't want to wait for the Z.

EDIT

ZL listed on US Sony Store but no release date yet.

http://store.sony.com/webapp/[....]&productId=8198552921666540742
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TracerBullitt:
Okay, so I need some advice from ...anyone.

I've been patiently waiting to switch from Sprint to a shared ATT plan with my gf. Waiting, that is, for a good Sony phone to come out. I was close to getting the TL, but it just "okay" in reviews and (at the time) didn't have JB yet. On top of that, the ZL was announced and I'd much rather have that. Something a little more "futureproof"...

Now it seems I wont be able to get it through AT&T (unless I got it full priced from Sony or whatever) or have to wait again for a some rumored Sony release, either this Summer or Fall?

I'm really getting tired of all the root work necessary to keep my Epic 4G going, lol. Any suggestions on what I should do? I don't think I could get the TL now (with its JB update) then upgrade to the ZL (or whichever phone AT&T releases) later this year... Not unless I sold it and put the money towards the next, better Xperia.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AwesomeAHlee:
Buy the TL then sell it, use that money to buy the ZL.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TracerBullitt:
Yep. ...What I figured. Thanks.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cooltranier13px:
I saw the Z up for pre-order with a ship date of "first week of March" but that part was removed a day later. But its still up for pre-order. I'm sure we will hear something by the end of March or beginning of April from Sony. At least I least I get to see what Samsung has up their sleeve up the S IV before i buy the Z.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] randy_c:
ZL come in 3 colors

http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia...h_in_three_different_colors____-news-5643.php
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Entropy512:
iPhone will have higher resale value - iSheep are more willing to deal with a locked-down device than Android users.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TracerBullitt:
Um. Good point, but ...I've been doing my best to not be another iPerson.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frothe3:
That is the main reason I buy unlocked. At&t started throttling during the failed merger with T-Mobile. I got sick and tired of slow download speeds on my Arc. So, I went feature phone unlimited with at&t, and I'm happy. Saving money, still unlimited.

Liking the reviews for the Z. I like the J, but I might scrub this and give this to my Dad. Although, answering calls might confuse him. He is 84, after all!!

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My call to Sony NYC said Z will be on sale, followed by the ZL. Then, at&t might pick up one or the other.

Both models will be unlocked. He couldn't give me a firm date.

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You can buy an unlocked device anywhere.

Bought my Arc on Amazon, my J on eBay.

Won't EVER get a branded phone again.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unknown13x:
The C6602 version will go on sale next week in India. That's when most non-LTE markets will get their devices. I'll probably find a place that imports it. Not going to wait for the C6606 version. This is taking a little too long. :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ichisan76:
http://www.handtec.co.uk/sony-xperia-z-et964-black.html

http://www.handtec.co.uk/sony-xperia-z-et964-white.html

Just placed my order there it will be shipped via FedEx Priority 1-2 days.

Phone+NFC Speaker+SH=$717
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TracerBullitt:
Life would be so much easier if AT&T would just pick this up...

http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/15/sony-xperia-zl-att-fcc/

On the other hand, I'm curious about the comments saying its better to grab a device unlocked. How does this dodge limitations and expenses and all that, exactly? If I'm switching to AT&T (from Sprint), and plan to be there for a while, does it really matter?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unknown13x:
As you may know, the Xperia Z has 3 variants. The one that most people got here is C6603 (LTE). Though it's LTE doesn't work on US carriers. It's HSPA+ only works on AT&T. There's also C6602 which is HSPA+ that works with AT&T AND T-Mobile, but only a handful number of people have it since it's on sale only in certain regions. There's one rumored C6606 that works with LTE and HSPA+ on both AT&T AND T-Mobile. So getting C6603 or C6602 wouldn't really limit anything if you're going to AT&T. You're getting highspeed data either way. So there's no limitations for daily use there.

Expenses depends. Carriers are moving over to value plans, meaning they're separating phone and plan payments now (I know T-Mobile is doing so right now, not sure when AT&T will start) so users will get a much less monthly payments. Since many change phones frequently, they don't have to keep renewing or upgrading their accounts and pay for subsidy when they didn't get a phone through the carrier. It saves a lot in the long run.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kajeki:
Lost patience

Well, I've been waiting ...and waiting. Grasping at straws since January for news about the Z, and still nothing tangible as far as a subsidized US release date for the Xperia Z. Spectre has left the thread it seems...Been checking this thread almost daily since it's inception. finally joined XDA today.

Q1 ends in 13 days or so... Will the Xperia Z actually get picked up by a US carrier or will we be forced to pay full price? Well...I guess I can wait 13 days since they said Q1. otherwise, i'm getting the LG Optimus G. frankly I don't want to (read: shouldn't) pay $750+ for a phone right now.

My favorite theory is that T-mobile activates their LTE network and signs with Sony. That would be pretty awesome IMHO. I'm truly frustrated with Sony's lack of information or rationale for the delay.

In short - any new news, definite news?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spectre51:
Sorry guys. I've been asked not to comment about the Z US release schedule. All I can say is it is coming, with LTE, but you will have to be patient.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TracerBullitt:
I swear... If I go and get the T, then AT&T gets a Z or Zl or ...some other, better Sony phone.

...Well, I dunno what I'd do, besides be pretty pissed.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkgip:
http://www.technobloom.com/sony-xperia-zl-coming-to-att-4g-lte-network/2224792/

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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spectre51:
Won't have to worry about that till at least the second half of this year.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jhsd1124013561:
Better not the second half of this year. The HTC One seems release this month and the Galaxy S4 next month. We seriously have to wait for sony to release in the second half this year :( At that time Nexus 5 or Xphone is coming too. Don't understand Sony or AT&T's selling strategy. :confused:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spectre51:
Well if you want a phone on contract.....blame At&t. They backed out on the ZL and didn't pick up the Z. Sony tried.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jhsd1124013561:
Thanks for your reply :D Well all that I want is the unlock version which can also support the LTE. It is the C6606, right? It seems that all the Z in the market is 6602 or 6603:crying:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkgip:
Is it a continuous negotiation between AT&T and Sony on whether or not they (AT&T) decide to offer the Z/ZL? Or is it cut and dry, "Nope we are not going to offer the Z/ZL....moving on."

Just curious, because I really have no idea how one phone or another ends up on Ma Bell's shelves.

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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spectre51:
Over and done with.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z

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C6606 Will be coming to the US just gotta wait.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greatremix:
I really don't wanna wait until Q2, cuz when july comes, the ONE SONY device will be released, and I guess that would be the one you had mentioned would be pick up by AT&T....

/_\when the Z being released, I guess sony may want to use the Samsung commercial: "the wait is over!"
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dachao:
One Sony is not a device.

By the way the ZL is listed at the Sony online store for $759.

http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666540742
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Funk2641:
Whoooooooooooooooooooooooo

That is not cheap. Still buying
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dachao:
Not cheap but I am still buying it as well.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spectre51:
The Sony phone coming to AT&T won't be out in July.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greatremix:
After they release the price, I ran back to shopBLT and placed a order there with $547....they said they will honor the price no matter what..

Just lost all the patient....don't wanna wait for something that's no evidence shown that it will come.

If the Z comes before early April...I'll die inside and out/_\....
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rycexboi:
Lol...I did the exact samething except I got the LTE version.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greatremix:
i think i got the black lte too, gotta wait and see if they will release in 21
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jhsd1124013561:
The ZL is listed for 759 bucks? That is robbery! :eek:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dachao:
You can buy it from other retailers for less.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jhsd1124013561:
Decide to wait for HTC One and Galaxy S4. If Xperia Z can be launched before S4, I definitely would go for Xperia Z ;). Otherwise, HTC One maybe:p
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kajeki:
LG Optimus G is $49 now on Amazon w/contract so i took the bait and got it. I REALLY wanted the Z tho!

I might still get an unlocked (possibly international) version of the Z if the price drops low enough and sell the LGOG. I just needed a smart phone to join what felt like the rest of the civilized world ;P

So, the internet says pretty much Unanimously that the Z the best phone Sony has ever delivered, yet the US market is left largely ignored - must have been major $ disagreement for AT&T to pass it up. And Sony had no other US options besides AT&T? Sprint, TMo, Vzw?

Thanx Spectre for the info u were able to give on the wait!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robertopod1968:
Its kinda been talked about that the Z could be coming to T-Mo.... probably soon
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahassouna:
ok guys, am probably gonna kill myself, but i gotta sk this here because no one knew the answer to that

am currently in egypt and all operators in egypt have no LTE yet by end of year my operator will have LTE 2100 which means am trying to get the xperia Z with LTE.

does the C6605 have LTE 2100? or do i have to look for C6603?

an answer will be much appreicated
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robertopod1968:
http://www.tmonews.com/2013/04/is-s...-lineup-magic-8-ball-says-signs-point-to-yes/

And bingo..maybe
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MNX1024:
Just want to bring this to everyone's attention, the Xperia Z is available within the US right now with several retailers. Unfortunately, it's the HSPA+ version only, C6602. Just want to let those who don't know, the C6602 is compatible with T-Mobile's network unlike the C6603.

BLT

http://www.shopblt.com/item/sony-mobile-1270-9119-xperia-z-c6602/sonyer_12709119.html

Newegg

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875212248
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ardealul:
Dear rooted galaxy tab 8.9, tab 10.1, tab 2 10.1 & note 10.1 owners,

since "MyScript Notes Mobile" is only available on samsung apps and not on google play and since, on samsung apps, it is only available for owners of the aforementioned devices, can you please download "Romanian language - MyScript Notes Mobile" from samsung apps, upload it to somewhere and post a link to it here (don't know if it could be uploaded here though it's only a FREE, SMALL DICTIONARY) ?

Got a Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet that comes preinstalled with Myscript Notes Mobile by Vision Objects, which rocks btw, but misses this very important (my very own native language - please no "smart" remarks) dictionary (got most others) for handwriting recognition.

Hope i'm not breaking any rules by posting this....
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrea45:
Good afternoon,

I'm a new user of this fantastic site; I come from Italy and some days ago I bought a new Motorola Defy red Bayer lens, a smartphone that I like a lot.

Yesterday I decided to flash the GingerSpeed v1.2 rom, but I probably bricked it...

What I made:

1. Flash with RSD Lite the Nordic Froyo (I started by Vodafone Froyo);

2. Root with SuperOneClick and install recovery with 2ndInitDefy 2.3;

3. Wipe data, wipe cache and wipe dalvik cache from custom recovery;

4. Advanced restore --> System and then data;

5. I wiped again, but I thought that I deleted the data restored on 4 point, so I restored again the data;

6. I wiped only cache and Dalvik cache, I flashed the 4.5.3-109DPP-11 kernel and wiped again the two caches;

7. I flashed ADW Launcher, than I rebooted;

8. The system actually started and I saw the first screen of the rom that said to insert the SIM;

9. I powered off the device, pull out the battery, insered the sim card, put on the battery and it didn't powered on! :crying:

So what I obtained was a device that didn't power on and so didn't enter in bootloader or recovery mod. If I plugged it on PC this doesn't recognize the phone, that was dead... To obatin white led I had to press volume+ button, put on the battery, press power button, release the second one, then the first one and plug it to the PC, but RSD Lite still didn't recognize it...

I tried all the method that I read on the web: try to enter in BL mode after plug in, before plug in, with and without the battery, trying with a lot of version of RSD Lite, but it is the same...

So I charged to 100% my battery with another Defy and now it doesn't show the permanent white led, but only for one moment (like a fast flash); sometimes it doesn't show even the "flash". What doesn't change is that the phone is still dead, and I can't make the PC recognize it...

I think that if I can make RSD Lite recognise the phone and then flash an original SBF it will return to live, but I can't make this... :crying:

There is someone that can help me, please? I will be forever grateful!!! ;)

Thank you so much, and sorry for my english.

Good afternoon.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vicsa:
You could try to connect it to another PC to see if it gets recognized. Supposed you tried suggestions from this thread.

There's nothing wrong with your English.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrea45:
I can't go to recovery or bootloader mode, it is actually dead!

I also tried the McGyver hack, but it seems to be indifferent; still a little white flash when I connect the USB and can't go to the bootloader mode.

Motorola Italy closed its door, so I can't send it to repair... :crying:
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vicsa:
You don't need McGyver method 'cause your battery is fully charged. See this thread, think it's a similar issue. Looks like even though you can't go into the bootloader, RSD can recognize your phone as connected.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrea45:
THIS is the problem! Even if the battery is fully charged RSD doesn't recognize my phone...

I tried to connect it with Power + Vol+, only Power, without buttons... but RSD still doesn't recognize my phone and the white led make a little flash.

I think that the PC is ok; RSD recognize without problems another Defy...
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vicsa:
You had a working defy before you inserted SIM card. Guess you already tried it but, try to power on without SIM and sd card. Otherwise it's a hardware issue after all. :(
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrea45:
It's the first thing I made...

There aren't any other solutions? Motorola Italy closed its door and I don't want to put in the trash my Defy, it is pretty new! :crying:
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrea45:
Ok, I found a Motorola service center in my town, so I sended my Defy to repair...

Hope that they don't see that it is rooted and that they can restore it without opening or change with a refurbished one... :rolleyes:
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vicsa:
My wilde guess that this is a motherboard issue. Doesn't matter as far as you can get a working defy back :fingers-crossed:
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nilesg19:
Don't Worry

Don't Worry, defy is very hard to brick as its bootloader is locked..try flashing sbf

Things that you may have not noticed:-

1) Proper procedure to get into bootloader i.e. Power+Volup (swiched off mode)

2) Install proper moto drivers in your PC..so that it recognizes your phone.

go to this thread:-

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=966537
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrea45:
@nilesg19: I know, but I bricked it... :p

@Vicsa: Yes... Thank you for all your help! ;)

I have a question: there are some tricks and/or advices to NOT brick the Defy while flashing or messing up with rom?

Now, I know that is forbidden to open a thread for ask which is the best rom, so I ask here.

1. Which is the best rom for cellular side (audio, speaker and microphone quality, 2G - 3G - WiFi reception, ...)?

2. Which is the best rom for stability, smooth and battery life?

3. Which is the best rom for camera side (photos, videos and audio quality)?

4. Which is the best rom for performances in the heavy games?
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vicsa:
I'm glad that all went well. My advice: try to avoid RSD lite this time :D (you don't need it anyway)

Root your phone with SuperOneClick and install 2nd-init 2.0 (2.3 are reported not to work properly by several users).

Make a nandroid backup so you can always go back if something goes wrong. From this point you can try different rom's and keep the one you like the most. Download one of the rom's made for your defy model (MB525 red lense right :)) and install it from custom recovery. Have fun ;)
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrea45:
Ok, I find the problem... I used 2nd-init 2.3, probably it was the reason of the damned brick... :(

However, I must return to stock rom every time I want to try a new modded one to have a clean installation, mustn't I?

Also I read that some stock roms are better as base for the modded rom, so I flashed the Nordic one before the brick...

P.S.: If someone can give me some advices for the rom as I asked in the last post I'll have an idea when get back my Defy. :o
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vicsa:
You don't have to go back to stock ROM every time you try some other ROM, you just have to wipe data and caches threw custom recovery if you want to install another ROM. You could try CM7.2 and skip step one cause you have froyo already.MS2GINGER is also a good stable ROM. CM10 is OK but have some minor bugs. Make a nandroid so you can easily switch between roms if you want to.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrea45:
Even if I have to restore the system backup of the rom (for example MS2Ginger or GingerSpeed) or downgrade to GB (CM7) from ICS/JB (CM9/10) I don't have to go back to stock ROM?

Should I wipe data and caches after the flash/backup of a new rom or is it useless/harmful?

However, what do you think of Wiui ROM? It has the HD video recording like MS2Ginger and the stabilty and speed like CM7.2.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vicsa:
You don't have to ever go back to the original stock rom if you don't want to. You can wipe caches any time you like, can do no harm.

You must always wipe caches (including dalvik cache) before install, otherwise it just won't work. It is important that if you want to install a completely different rom to wipe everything you can wipe (including data) before you install it! Wiping caches afterwards is done for good measure and as I mentioned before can do no harm. If you make nandroids, just wipe everything BEFORE you want to recover one of them, that's all. Nandroid backup is actually your recovery in case something goes wrong, that's why it's so important to make one before you want to try some other rom.

As far as I know CM7 and MS2Ginger have a good battery life. Dunno about wiui cause I never used it. I'd say, just give it a try and see it for yourself.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrea45:
Ok, I only have other two questions (I know I am annoying, but after the brick I'll be sure in the future).

After the flash of a new rom I can only wipe the caches and not the data because it is useless, right?

Before a Nandroid I must wipe data and caches but not after (if I wipe data it will erase the data backup that I restored some moments earlier, and wiping the caches is useless)?
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vicsa:
Answer to both of your questions is yes. Just do the following if you want to install a rom of your choice:

1. Root your phone

2. Install 2nd-init

3. Backup all in custom recovery (aka nandroid backup) - it's going to be automatically stored in 'clockworkmod' folder on your sd-card

4. Wipe everything (data and caches) - N. B. dalvik cache is in "advanced" menu

5. Install rom (usually from zip file if its not a nandroid backup)

In some cases you have to flash another (gingerbread) kernel to make it work

6. Wipe caches for good measure (not data ;))

7. Reboot and enjoy your new rom :)

If something in this process goes wrong (what I doubt), wipe everything, restore your nandroid backup and reboot back to your stock rom.

As you can see you don't need to flash an SBF file with RSD lite, because you can do anything you want through CWM on your phone, and it's much safer. Besides sbf is nothing more than an image of a (mostly stock) ROM. You can accidentally flash a corrupted or wrong sbf file, and that can give you a lot of troubles. In the other hand, nandroid backup is much safer.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrea45:
Ok, I understood...

Thank you so much! :cowboy:
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrea45:
AGAIN!!!

I got my Defy back working, I tried to flash MS2Ginger (GB Kernel) but I had some problems so I tried Wiui (with GB Kernel) and then CM7.2 Stable...

Home button didn't work and phone was rebooting every minutes so I decided to flash the Italian Froyo SBF and... BRICK! :(

Now I can connect it to PC, it recognize the phone and I am able to flash every .sbf I want but Defy is dead and doesn't reboot after the flash...

I know I'm very denied, but please help me to rescue my Defy! :(

EDIT: I luckily solved... If someone need the solution I flashed the Froyo 2.2.2 CEE and I got bootloop, so I wiped data and cache in stock recovery and now I have a working Defy! :)