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[Sony Xperia ZR] dagustl:
GPS Accuracy

I was looking for a Garmin GPSr additional to my ArcS for Geocaching.

But i think the ZR with an second battery or powerpack will be the optimal all-in-one device for me.

Has someone experiences with GPS Accuracy on difficult locations like in cities with large buildings or in forests?

Would be a big help for me to decide if i should import a ZR from the Netherlands.

Thanks in advance.

Also Thanks to DooMLoRD for Flashtool & Root support :highfive: and all others who are working on this device. :)

Looking forward for an xda-forum for the ZR. :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia ZR] hendriksan:
My phone ZR has quite high "Android OS" usage under battery performance.

Does anyone know an app to get more details to find out the culprit of apps which causing it?

Or, any suggestions how to make it low?

I have turned off all sync except for google contact, gmail, facebook calendar, GPS location on, bluetooth off, minimum brightness
[Sony Xperia ZR] migioren:
my zr complety died after i open battery to change cd card. guys please help me how to tyrn on back. :crying:
[Sony Xperia ZR] kruheh:
I think someone mentioned Greenify app before. Not sure if I saw it in this thread, though.
[Sony Xperia ZR] djpeesh:
I use gsam battery monitor. It's pretty good at telling me what's using battery.

How did your zr die while pulling out the battery? Get it replaced as it seems faulty
[Sony Xperia ZR] shahulvm:
Use stamina mode with exception to the apps that you need realtime sync..and you would see a world of difference

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Put the battery into the phone and put it for charge. There wouldnt have been any juice left in the battery.
[Sony Xperia ZR] migioren:
already done. on charger overnight. nothing happen. no light, not charged but seem the battery got very little hot after on charger.

try to force on with power+volume button, nothing happen. no vibrate no light at all :crying:
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
BetterBatteryStats is the best app to find out offending app/service but it takes time to learn to use it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1179809

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I live in Hong Kong. My phone GPS still work very well and fast in city area with lots of tall building. Of course the accuracy might not be as good as a dedicated GPS device.
[Sony Xperia ZR] shahulvm:
Update : Installation succeded, BUT it went into a bootloop..

Have flashed the original software...and going to give it another try before I quit :rolleyes:

So far, I can confirm that CWM backup works and CWM restore also works :victory:
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
Which recovery are you using? This one?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
[Sony Xperia ZR] shahulvm:
I used this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2187363
[Sony Xperia ZR] moolash:
Photos sequence numbering

It is not typically ZR, but I am dissapointed to see, when I move (or delete) the last image or more, the phone starts naming them from the last. Any workaround ideas for this?

Basically, I always keep the last photo and video to make sure the numbering goes on. It pretty lame. :D
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
The filename should be determined by the camera app. Maybe try another app from the Play store.
[Sony Xperia ZR] hendriksan:
Does anyone know how to get the latest version of "myXperia" for ZR or where to download it?

I have been using Cerberus so far, but it always interrupted stamina mode and giving me warning about it.
[Sony Xperia ZR] chewdaniel:
ANDROID 4.3 CONFIRMED!!! :D :D :D

http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2013/07/25/on-android-jelly-bean-4-3/#more-9209
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
Awesome! I'll be really happy to use 4.2 again. Of course 4.3 would be even better.
[Sony Xperia ZR] Jovik:
Hi

Bought an Xperia ZR and experience that the volume of the spekarphone and callvolume is really low.

Is this a known issue? And are there som solution to the problem och is it hardware related?

Regards J
[Sony Xperia ZR] gmengass:
Xperia ZR Forum

PLEASE POST ON ***NEW DEVICE FORUM** to have a Xperia ZR forum

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1660354&page=980
[Sony Xperia ZR] halfbloodmutant:
This may be a solution

Goto

Settings-call settings- uncheck speaker voice enhancement.
[Sony Xperia ZR] tudork:
Yes, it helps a little but the in call volume is still very low. I hope it can be fixed in a future update. It's very hard to hear the person you are speaking with in a noisy environment
[Sony Xperia ZR] xPeRiA_RaVi:
Hello zr user can anyone give me a good review about its display and camera compared to my sp
[Sony Xperia ZR] moolash:
It is not a good or deep review, but my son has an SP and I have a ZR. Display is pretty much the same, due to the waterproofness of the ZR and the anti-shatter screen the ZR seems a LITTLE dimmer (or I just have mine lower on brightness).

As for the camera, the ZR has a sequence shot feature which shoots - donno - 30 pics in 2-3 seconds, you can set several settings for that, like resolution.

Sorry, I have no time to shoot pics and compare them .
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
I dunno about the SP, but the viewing angle of my ZR is quite narrow. But it's good when you look at it directly.
[Sony Xperia ZR] moolash:
move to SD

Folks, I don't see the option in Apps to move them to either "interior" memory or SD card (external).

How to get around this? I've tried Titanium Backup, too.

I know there might be apps and that should not move certain apps (especially with widgets) and so on.

Cannot I do it from the phone itself?
[Sony Xperia ZR] Rapt0r23:
hello guys, wanted to know how do I move images from fone memory to sd card? I used oi file manager but it shows 'some file couldn't be moved'
[Sony Xperia ZR] halfbloodmutant:
There is option in settings>storage>transfer data to sd card

Which moves all the movable things like image, videos from internal memory to sd card. You can also set the camera app to save images and videos to sd directly.

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I think you couldn't move apps to external sd as jelly bean doesn't support it natively and apps are installed on internal memory by default. Please correct me if I am wrong.
[Sony Xperia ZR] Jovik:
The call volume got better but not good.

The volume egen using the speakerphone is really bad.
[Sony Xperia ZR] St_Ranger:
You can download from there - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2152042
[Sony Xperia ZR] Giuannino:
Probabily due to waterproofness... Speaker should be kept dry. I heard about the same issue on Xperia Z
[Sony Xperia ZR] migioren:
guys..

my zr when i put into not reqonized usb port.. red led turn on. this means it charging?

when i put into reqonized usb port, flashtool detect device with usb debuging off

what does its means?

(**my zr wont turn on**)
[Sony Xperia ZR] sealane:
Hey people, like others I've been searching the net, and not getting any reviews,

Here's a quick review :

Build quality : is pretty damn good,

Display is what you expect any Sony phone to be, Video viewing was simply amazing, good colour and equally good contrast.

Sound while playing music and videos, was pretty crisp, and clear, not too loud, and no jarring.

Camera, just a couple f shots, and I would say, its pretty good, but not top notch, maybe a shade lower than s4 and i5 but that maybe because of the screen resolutions of the other phones in comparison.

I inserted 32 GB sd card, and have been using 3g , connectivity is competent, call clarity is acceptable, nothing to write home about, but don't get me wrong I am not complaining.

Phone works like a breeze, with the processor and RAM, combination, have a pleasant experience, played Subway surfer, for some time, graphics, and stuff looks very decent, and smoothness make me realize what I've been missing. Now I know what project butter is all about. :laugh:

A dedicated camera button, is a nice little add-on bonus, it focuses and shoots, it also wakes up camera, (of course) :)

BATTERY : I have not completed a day, but in 3 hours of use lost almost 29 % of the battery which includes quite a lot of fiddling with the phone, so I think , on a regular day I would not have a problem of running out of juice. but still with smartphones, U never know what to expect. I think this battery should be something between s2 and s3 ( the phones that I previously owned) i did a quick comparison with my old s3, and i am happy about the size, more happy about the smoothness, Not sure about the battery, I think s3 wins this one.

I hope this answers some of the curiosity, for now, please feel free to ask questions, not too much of a Phone expert, will do my best.
[Sony Xperia ZR] E!ch0:
[MENTION=4438669]sealane[/MENTION]

WoW thx a lot bro what a nice review:)

And no i have no questions.. U write all here;)

But if u can plz do a couple of benchmarks(like antutu or geekbench)

And let us know what the results:)

Any ZR user out there, come here n

Write a review it's damn helping;)

Still here;)

N!geR --> E!ch0
[Sony Xperia ZR] sealane:
Hey Echo,

thanks for the comments, and as requested by you, here are the benchmarks

QUADRANT STANDARD SCORE : 7887

ANTUTU SCORE : 19739

CHEERS
[Sony Xperia ZR] ahgahg:
Dude have you researched the prices on these phones.

look around and compare

STOP BEING AN IGNORANT FOOL!

Your profile shows you are from somwhere in India.

I don't know the prices in India but here in the US I was able to snag an SP for $280.

I am going from a ZL to SP just for the sake of battery life.
[Sony Xperia ZR] tudork:
Wow, thanks, this is the first ZR user review I was able to find. I am obsessed with this phone and I don't even know if I will be able to buy it in Romania, or even order it from a UK retailer (it might not be available in the UK). I don't know what to do:) Anyway, I love this phone, it's the perfect combination of size and specs. I have a Motorola Razr Maxx now, so I know I will certainly miss the battery (3300mA) but I am tired of lag and slow menus and slow scrolling. I would welcome any other opinions from people who actually own an Xperia ZR. Cheers.
[Sony Xperia ZR] E!ch0:
[MENTION=4438669]sealane[/MENTION]

Very nice score:)

Thx for doing those benchmarks

Man, it will help to many customers

r planning on him;)

Still here;)

N!geR --> E!ch0
[Sony Xperia ZR] sealane:
Latest update after a days use, 15 hours of mixed bag usage like 3g always on, wifi on and off, approximately 1 hour of browser, 45 mins of game play, 8-10 camera snaps, lot of fiddling with settings and stuff, 10-15 mins of video play, whatsapp, on all day, (made it an exception on stamina mode) and end of all this had 30 % Juice remaining.

Looks like Battery is decent,

Cheers

Sealane
[Sony Xperia ZR] E!ch0:
Great 2 hear that man:)

And very nice of u to keep update us;)

Plz update us here again after a week of usage n tell if u found any bugs or issues on the device..:)

Still here;)

N!geR --> E!ch0
[Sony Xperia ZR] djpeesh:
Day 1 of the xperia zr

Mixed opinions about the phone. I've come from a Motorola RAZR maxx so I've been spoilt rotten by the big battery.

The good first:

The screen is amazing. Simply marvelous to look at and the colors are epic. The camera is fantastic and the phone is such a breath of fresh air from the slow processor on the RAZR.

The waterproofing works as advertised. Dunked it in some water and it worked even with wet fingers. So that's a good thing.

The not so good now. The battery is not the greatest. Down to 42% with just about an hour of screen on, a hour of bluetooth on and about 45 mins of talking.

Not the greatest. But I'll have to buy a fewer extra chargers and get with the program.

Attached screenshots to make this completely legit.

Also, gps and 3g on throughout.
[Sony Xperia ZR] tudork:
Great review, thanks! I'm about to make exactly the same transition. I'll be sorry to leave the maxx battery behind but the phone is just too slow. I guess I'll get a second battery for my future zr and keep switching them.
[Sony Xperia ZR] E!ch0:
[MENTION=678955]djpeesh[/MENTION]

Very nice review bro gj;)

Im dying to get him already n switch my old man Neo V, just

Waiting to C5503 model to come out:P

More ZR users, those reviews r really really helping, so if there someone r using the device come here n write a review plz;)

Still here;)

N!geR --> E!ch0
[Sony Xperia ZR] DooMLoRD:
anyone who has got the Xperia ZR and has the blob_fs or FTF ready send me the kernel.sin & build.prop of that firmware and i will create a rooting kit for it...

please post the files in THIS thread only... PLEASE DO NOT SEND P.M.
[Sony Xperia ZR] E!ch0:
I wanna give u those files mate but

I will have this device only in next week..

So for now u can ask [MENTION=4438669]sealane[/MENTION] n [MENTION=678955]djpeesh[/MENTION]

Them both has the device right now:)

Still here;)

N!geR --> E!ch0
[Sony Xperia ZR] RoChinu:
Both seem appealing to me. One point to note though. IF/WHEN Google announces a new android version this year, most likely it will come to ZR but not to SP. That's just what I'm thinking, I could be wrong.
[Sony Xperia ZR] njsdante:
I want to see the photos included accessoires of xperia ZR. wanna know the headset of ZR is same as XZ or the one like SP.

Can anyonebody with this phone can post this?

thanks i'm planning on buying it. :)
[Sony Xperia ZR] djpeesh:
I forgot the box at the office. The headphones are the same as the z's though. I'm still using the beats earphones that came with my HTC sensation.
[Sony Xperia ZR] tom11:
Here's an unboxing video that shows the headphones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6norbD3FAZM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[Sony Xperia ZR] E!ch0:
Nice! Thx for that bro:)

Haha i think he's the first person

In the world r did a normal unboxing

For this device;)

Gj

Still here;)

N!geR --> E!ch0
[Sony Xperia ZR] djpeesh:
Day 2:

Weekend so no real reason to kill the battery.

Played a few songs off sound cloud, made a few phone calls, connected to my cars bluetooth and did a bit of Internet surfing

Here's how the battery did and what were the major battery eaters
[Sony Xperia ZR] E!ch0:
[MENTION=678955]djpeesh[/MENTION]

Great results mate;)

It's real nice that u keep update us,

Keep it up!:)

Still here;)

N!geR --> E!ch0
[Sony Xperia ZR] djpeesh:
If the red led stays on then it's charging.

Try flashing the ftf again.
[Sony Xperia ZR] migioren:
i cant get into flashmood
[Sony Xperia ZR] djpeesh:
If it's detecting on flash tool, it should get into flash mode. Or try using the repair option on Sony update service. It will tell you to connect in flashboot mode. Ie hold the volume up button while plugging in the usb cable when it tells you to.

Try either or pm me with what exactly went wrong and I will try to help.
[Sony Xperia ZR] migioren:
i pmed u. check inbox
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
Sony Android 4.3 Upgrade Plans Revealed

Sony Android 4.3 Upgrade Plans Revealed.
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean features.

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, which has been leaked for a number of devices before today, is now officially available to download for the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (WiFi and 3G) and Nexus 10. The source code is also available now in AOSP.

The new OS, which is also rolling out on the new updated Nexus 7, includes...

A new DRM framework an VP8 encoder

A simpler setup wizard

Additional language support - Android is now translated in Africaans, Amharic (አማርኛ), Hindi (हिंदी), Swahili (Kiswahili), and Zulu (IsiZulu).

Blueooth Smart built into the OS (FINALLY - hopefully we'll see this supported in FitBit, Pebble and the like soon)

Bluetooth AVRCP 1.3 Profile support

Dial pad autocomplete

Disabled apps tab in settings

Enhanced photo daydream

Hebrew, Arabic, and other RTL (right-to-left) - now supported in the home screen, settings, and Phone, People, and Keep apps.

Improved tap-typing recognition algorithm

Improved wireless display support

OpenGL ES 3.0 support

Programmatic notification access (useful for apps like Pebble etc.)

Reduced latency for gamepads and joysticks

Restricted profiles (useful for restricting multi user logins for friends, family etc.)

Virtual surround sound using Fraunhofer Cingo™ mobile audio technology

Wi-fi location detection without turning on wi-fi all the time (!)

Android 4.3 also builds on the improvements that came in 'Project Butter', adding new optimisations that 'make Android even faster'.
[Sony Xperia ZR] kruheh:
Guys, I'm using an app called Clean Master by KS Mobile, at first to just help me with some house cleaning. But then I realised it has a function to move apps to SD, too. So I tried moving some apps, and so far so good! Just FYI. :p
[Sony Xperia ZR] su1979:
64GB Micro SD Card with Xperia ZR?

Hi guys,

I was just wondering if it's possible to install a 64GB micro SDXC card into the Sony Xperia ZR and format it in the FAT32 file system, similar to this video for Sony Xperia Z:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJDKtt3knk

I don't want to buy the card and then find out that it's not possible to do so, so any help would be appreciated. I know the file size restriction of the FAT32 file system, but I have no problem with it.

Regards

S
[Sony Xperia ZR] halfbloodmutant:
Two more devices got their own dedicated forums, one of which is not even a phone or tablet and we still dont have it. So much disappointed. Is xda is inclined more towards Samsung/ big company's not todwards the users. They even didnot update their app from last year.
[Sony Xperia ZR] bluerain28:
Guys. Who owns here a ZR Mint color? Is it plastic matte finish ? Because Black and Pink has a plastic matte finish cover. What about the other colors? Thanks. :).
[Sony Xperia ZR] lowph:
I have a Sandisk 64GB FAT32 card, works fine, of course with the limitations of FAT32 (max. file size 4GB).
[Sony Xperia ZR] TK8:
Bloatware

could someone post a list of all the applications that are safe to delete ??

india Region xperia ZR BTW..

also i rooted my ZR using doomlord easy root kit, could someone tell me how to get superuser app instead of superSU, i deleted superSU and replaced it with Superuser in system apps, now i dont have both :(

could someone help please :)

Also any tweaks on ROM yet ? like systemUI ? or get reboot option in power off menu ?? any Themes ?

did any dev start working on this stuff yet ??
[Sony Xperia ZR] chewdaniel:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su
[Sony Xperia ZR] TK8:
Installing this is of no use...none of the apps are seeking permissions.

example : i can replace system apps without superuser permission :/
[Sony Xperia ZR] iamsuperuser:
For rooting with Superuser

Download Attachment below

Extract using 7zip

Copy/paste Superuser.apk & su in 'files' folder of doomlords root kit

Root using doomlords toolkit again

Do you have that reboot problem? , If yes Go HERE for fix.

Credits: DooMLoRD & [NUT]
[Sony Xperia ZR] TheQuarterMile:
Developer support is what's stopping me from getting this phone... Hope its gets a dedicated forum!
[Sony Xperia ZR] chewdaniel:
u do realise the phone's been out in the market for less than a month... and not all markets will get it...
[Sony Xperia ZR] TheQuarterMile:
So chances are slim... coming from a Gnexus this phone is going to be difficult to adjust
[Sony Xperia ZR] TK8:
Still cant see any superuser app after the whole process is done and device is rooted :/

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Found the issue :)

it was some error notifying "you need to manage to get remap_pfn_range addresses error"

Resolved :)
[Sony Xperia ZR] bluerain28:
Development

Still no developments for XZR. :confused::(:rolleyes::crying::crying:
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
Album & Walkman OTA Updates.

Changelist:

No more lags!

Quite a few cosmetic changes.

Walkman now supports gapless playback.

Pressing the 'back' navbar button no longer exits the Walkman app.

Album app now plays GIF's.

http://www.mediafire.com/download/ggso49j54272i4u/SemcMusic.apk

https://mega.co.nz/#!QgV3WAZQ!KfgWzkxro2z4647DkT-LL5ssRWibdEB8LLnJGg2Yt0E

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Developments? We don't even have our own sub-forum on XDA! I sent messages to many Moderators asking them to open a new forum. No reply as far as I can say. This is really sad! My previous device was the ZTE Blade. It had a enormous modding community and development for 4.3 is already on its way. (Its a single core ARM V6, 600MHz, 512 Mb RAM device!).
[Sony Xperia ZR] bluerain28:
Yeah. Same as my HTC Explorer before. Their development has reach to JB 4.3 running 512mb ram 512m rom :eek:. :eek::crying: :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia ZR] AdX9170:
Hey when did you get the OTA update? I have not received anysuch notification n the update application tells me my phone is up to date

And btw ppl, this device has been in the market for less than a month n a half.. give developers some time to review this phone n pick up a piece for themselves. development probably wont start for a good 3 months or so. until then, enjoy the device. its a truly beautiful phone. Besides, sony is gonna start rolling out Android 4.2 update in early august and have already started planning for a confirmed 4.3 update!! :)
[Sony Xperia ZR] halfbloodmutant:
I think those apps are from xperia honami system dump. Not official.
[Sony Xperia ZR] daufoo:
Just ordered mine from Expansys AU. Hope to receive it within the coming week. ;)
[Sony Xperia ZR] :
Hi xperia zr users. I have just recently read that xperia phones has some hardware issues with their phones. Like the xperia z easily breaking its front glass. xperia z's back panel lifting where the processor is situated. They don't want the anti shatter film on their phones because its easily gets scratched, so they removed it. But now it will not be a shatter resistant anymore. Do customers really have to choose between scratch resistant vs anti shatter? Anyways, xeria zr is really a choice of mine coz i think it has a better hardware than the z. But how's your xperia zr? Does it have a more impressive waterproofing and hardware than the z? do you xperience any issues that can be easily managed?
[Sony Xperia ZR] chewdaniel:
i'm loving mine so far :D
[Sony Xperia ZR] tudork:
Specs of zr and Z are easy to compare, just google it. The antishatter film is not meant to prevent your screen from cracking if you drop your phone. Its only role is to prevent the screen from bursting into pieces if you drop it and it cracks. So in my opinion it doesn't have a lot of added value. Other than that, I also love my zr. It's gorgeous. I only hope it will survive water, I am too chicken to test it yet.
[Sony Xperia ZR] effective:
Hey,guys ! I have a question for you here : I am kinda much addicted to this phone and want to buy it online because its too expensive in my country..i live in Bulgaria / Europe.So can u guys suggest me a stable good online mobile site that i can buy the LTE version from ^^ thank you very much ! (and 1 more thing can u tell me from which region ur phones are shipped don't know which one are better singapore / hong kong / india etc.) cos im watcing in e-bay ^^
[Sony Xperia ZR] tudork:
To my knowledge (and I've followed this phone very closely everywhere until I found it in Romania and got it) it's only available on Mobicity which ships to eastern Europe, but I think it's really expensive there. Expansys doesn't have it and doesn't look like they will have it soon. Alternate.nl say they ship to all Europe but I emailed and they said no to Romania. Try it, who knows. Best way to get a friend from Holland to ship it to you, there are other local dutch sites with low prices but they don't ship internationally.

I think my version comes from Hong Kong but I'm not sure. When i turned it on, the first message looked Chinese.