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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mtmerrick:
Is this running the phone version of android or the 7" version? They're fairly similar, easiest way to tell would be a play store and/or Chrome (new tab or website) screenshot. Thanks :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] amankmr03:
hello

hey

can you upload any video of gameplay on youtube and post it here ??

because i want to see the GPU performance of the Z ultra ....
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DesertHawk:
For once I'm happy with what I have got :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] tommybrrr:
Could you run some CPU stress test and see if the device throttles down after 5-10 minutes?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Rado_vr6:
Mine will be here Tuesday! So excited to test it out.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kkkok8051:
what we can said..... need to drive farrari and want save more petrol. my z ultra batt usage normal. for games, net surfing, email, gps, .........12 hours onward no problem.

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low low low. like fly flying sound.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zergslayer69:
I haven't seen anyone ask this or mention it, is there a notification light on this phone? I'm sure it's expected in an android phone but NONE of the preview sites ever state it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] woostar88:
I want to love and cherish this phone... T-mobile xperia z is laggy and the battery life is horrible. I'll be returning today for htc one.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sebring5:
It arrived today

Yes, there is a notification light. Mine arrived today. Does not have LTE or the bluetooth handset (bought one from amazon.com.) Its like a bigger, faster and better Galaxy Note 2. Updated the software. You can root it with one click root and unlock the bootloader through Sony. It has small apps you can open with other apps and use both apps at the same time. 320 pixels. Display looks A-ok. I'm using it with one hand. Fits in my shirt pocket although it does stick up a bit above the shirt pocket. Also fits in Tommy Bahama pants pocket easily. It will be just fine for me.

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Loud.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Sound better than Z but still soft.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kingofthebraves:
Compared to a Note 2 which has a home button on the front, is the Xperia Z easy to use and operate? With samsung phones it's so much easier to just press the home button to activate the phone than trying to finding the power button on the side and top.

How different will the LTE model be when it comes to hardware?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] G1_enthusiast:
damn that is ridiculously big.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sebring5:
I have no problem operating it. It activates only with a power button on the side. It is a round chrome button and small. Volume buttons are below this and the same as most other devices. It has on screen buttons for home, back and one for recent or small apps. No long press. All ports have a rubber plug that has to be removed to use (it's waterproof.) The LTE version just adds LTE bands-no hardware changes. T Mobile will handle this in the USA and you will probably only be able to use those LTE bands.

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It handles easier than the Note 2. I'm using one hand.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
audio volume is ****ty as on Z.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zergslayer69:
Hmm I've only had galaxy as my android phones, do the home "button" on screen interfere with operations? More specifically, when playing emulators, the buttons may go pretty close to the edges, hopefully they don't overlap with the back key. Im sure regular use is ok, seems for me, it's mainly a concern when gaming, emulators or just regular android games because its a shared space and not dedicated location.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kingofthebraves:
Thanks, I love huge phones but usability can be a problem. I use my phone a lot as a music player and I'm not sure what would happen if I didnt have the front home button.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
I see A LOT of questions here which is easily answered by simply googling or searching for "Xperia Z Ultra" on - you guessed it; YouTube. A lot of hands-ons and stuff like that now (check the video that got posted here. 25 minutes of pure information)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
No issue for me and thanks Sony did the power button at middle.

LTE model and HSPA+ model is completely same hardware except HSPA+ not support LTE only.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kingrichards:
Hello does anyone know if the UK LTE version will work with LTE ATT?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] G1_enthusiast:
both are ridiculous, make u look like a big dummy holding it.

my limit is 5 but then again I'm not Andre the Giant.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kingofthebraves:
What about audio quality via the headphone jack? How does it compare to the note 2 which has one of the best audio outputs in a phone EVER?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
I love the look of the phone, but im a bit annoyed about the poor speaker quality/volume as mentioned in the mobilegeeks unboxing. Go to 13min 20sec into the video.

Is it really that bad?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ltXlKog9bo#at=823
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
The speaker has a membrane on it to protect it against water and humidity. That will of course muffle the sound a bit.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kkkok8051:
I wonder to know it is the snapdragon 800 CPU? When I use antutu benchmark to see through my phone system I saw this Armv7 like note 2. Or the snapdragon is fly away? Pls teach me how to know my z ultra is running snapdragon 800. Thx
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] liqn7:
All XZUs are running snapdragon 800s....
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mitsosoft:
Install CPU-Z from Play Store and you will see this ;)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cpuid.cpu_z
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
Did you root yours?

Care to give some instructions?

DoomLord and I tried to get root yesterday without success and OneClickRoot failed when I tried to run it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Oh damn man.!!! You root your phone and didn't post instruction.!!!! we hate you man :P
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sebring5:
I did not root mine. I decided not to do it for now. I just assumed oneclickroot for the xperia z ultra would work.

http://www.oneclickroot.com/phone/sony-xperia-z-ultra/
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
oh wow, so root already available!

The only thing I don't understand why XDA not opening XPERIA Z ULTRA forum ???!!!

Can someone explain me whats going on ?:mad:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] liqn7:
Someone on the Malaysian forums tried that- doesn't work.

Back to square one unfortunately :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
I tried OneClickRoot and it DIDN'T work.

To me, rooting is a necessity. I use a lot of root apps and functionality on my devices so the lack of it is a drawback for now.

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We failed to gain root. DoomLord tried a couple of different kernels and the only response from the Ultra was a black screen. Back to square one.

If we had managed to get it rooted and booted, instructions would have been up here quickly.

So status is: NO ROOT for now. OneClickRoot DOESN'T WORK either.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Thank you :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
Is it possible to Unlock the Bootloader through Sony?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sebring5:
Yes. http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
Thank you, I just found out that there is no Root for the Xperia Z Ultra, what would be the idea of having an unlocked bootloader with no root?

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Is there a way to unlock the bootloader with a Mac computer?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sebring5:
You probably already know this but you can get developer options by tapping the build number in the about phone until you are recognized as a developer.

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I think Sony provides you with a key that will work with a Mac or a PC. Android SDK works on a Mac and the key file is opened by the phone, not the Mac. It may require commands that are slightly different. You use terminal window. Ask Sony when you request the key.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
In the instructions at the Sony web site they talk about file android_winusb.inf, and that file only exist on Windows, what should I do on the Mac?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] thalada:
I am replacing my bb tablet with this :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Try and ask a mod if (s)he can make one. Explain that the ZU IS released in Asia, and there should be a ZU section.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sebring5:
Ask Sony.

I sent a request.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
I am waiting Xperia Z Ultra get open a proper section as well.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
We need a forum....I can't believe is not exist yet.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Thraxzzz:
Waiting eagerly for it here is Singapore,hope it's the LTE version

Sent from my C6603 using voldemort's nose
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mozzy:
Any real life battery stats??
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] RCJ89:
The audio of the note 2 was easily surpassed by the S4 I9505/I9500/S4 Active/S4 Camera, HTC One, HTC One mini.

I would not say anything about the note 2s audio is great and I had both note 2 and S3 and the S3 was better imo and even then it was nothing to shout about my S4 I9505 S4 is much much much better.

I am hoping the new i1 is similar in terms of loudness to my s4 if not louder.

As I am seeing user opinions for the ZU it doesn't sound promising atm and the ZU is far too big for me

I am tempted to buy and xperia Z but I am also not hearing good things about the battery life.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kingofthebraves:
We are talking about audio quality for the headphone jack and not external speakers. I had the s4 and it pales in comparison to what the note 2 can produce especially with custom kernels because it has a Wolfson dac
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Xperia Z Ultra also have warm or cool panel, which means it seems got different manufacture the panel as well.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Now lets compare Sony Xperia Z Ultra v/s HTC One screen.

Image at Sony Xperia Z Ultra view using QuickPic for accuracy as Bravia Engine 2 enhanced will be off.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] RCJ89:
I am talking about in headphones, not speaker also none of my phones are rooted etc im talking about stock handsets
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gunblazer:
HELP ME!!! ZU owners as I am afraid I might have a lemon?

Is there something special I need to do to enable stylus input? As the "sketch" app will only recognize my finger and nothing else!! (Pen/pencil/chopstick/soda cans lol jk etc) I am on 471.

I have a lemon don't I? T____T
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sebring5:
make sure you have settings/language & input checked for both handwriting & xperia international keyboard, even that may not be necessary
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mozzy:
What is the anti shatter film like on the ultra since it can be used with pens or pencils..Is it as bad with scratches like the Xperia Z??
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gunblazer:
I'm wondering too. Also is the SONY logo attached to the film? Was so stupid on the Z that way.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
I like to know this as well, hopefully SONY logo is not printed at the stupid shutter sheet, so I can peel off in future.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] micxploed:
I sold my note 2 for the Xperia Z, big mistake. first, the screen dosent look as good as others. I don't care much about the bad viewing angles, who looks at their phone at an angle anyway?Second, the home button and back button take up space on the bottom of the screen so it looks like the screen is smaller than it is. 3rd the speaker, oh lord that crappy scrappy speaker. No 4.2.2. Also, HTC sense Is great, Samsung touchwize, tolerable, Sony's interface dosent feel fused to android like HTC sense, it's so uninspired it makes me sick.So the main feature of the phone is that it is water proof!? Who gives a crap about that? How clumsy do you have to be to spill liquid on it or drop it in the toilet while your crapping? HTC ones speakers, crap. Xperias waterproof, crap note 2 s pen, good. Phone company's are slowly milking phone technologies to make every possible Penny from us. One "new unimpressive feature" at a time.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Since you owner of Note II, you shall wait and buy this Z Ultra not the Z. :) and this is Z Ultra review thread not the Z.

Currently they is no Z Ultra section being open yet, so temporary opening up a Z Ultra thread at Z section here.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] joejoe23:
This is xperia z ultra's review thread,not the z. And if you don't like the z, can't you just sell it away and buy back your note 2?

Sent from my C6603
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Xperia Z Ultra performance really awesome! :D :D :D

CPU Identifier benchmark result. :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] micxploed:
Oooops x)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Hardcore73:
I ordered mine from Negri Electronics and should get it here by Tuesday or Wednesday. Cannot wait to try this out.

My biggest question is will it scratch easily like the Z ( I bought a Skinomi for that reason) and what is the battery life like.

The only real battery test in my opinion is how long can it go with the screen on...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
There's a guy on Reddit that's bought a ZU and is answering questions.

http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1joqi4/proud_owner_of_a_new_xperia_z_ultra_anything_you/
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Check this out
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Wishmaster89:
How much screen time?

It looks like it was in standby mode the whole time so it proves that STAMINA mode does help but what most of users are curious is how long does the battery last when used for something. How efficient the screen is and can it get 7 or more hours of screen time on one charge.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Ame123:
7h+ is tooo optimistic...event if it gets 5h of onscreen time thats fantastic..7+ is too much for a 3000mah batt and the 6.4 in lcd
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Wishmaster89:
Why too optimistic?

There are users that get 7 hours of screen time on XZ so with almost 30% bigger battery and more efficient screen, if the rumors are true, it should be possible. Of course not 7 hours of gaming but of web browsing or movie playback. Remember that bigger screen with the same resolution needs less power to achieve the same brightness as the smaller one, due to bigger pixels. So it could turn out that newer screen tech used on Z Ultra is needs the same power as the one in Z.

Time will tell.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mozzy:
Looks like there's an anti shatter proof film on the ultra aswell :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] 15israellai:
Hopefully. I really hope for awesome battery life on this.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] sev7en:
Nice review, thank you! I got mine too today...

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gunblazer:
Dude that is awful....My note 2 and htc one would be at 95-96% with those stats, you obviously have a screen-on time of less than 15 minutes.

But, I'm not trying to start an argument, these numbers are what my ZU is currently seeing. Unfortunately if you are looking for good battery life ZU so far does not seem to be the phone...

Sony update maybe? Guy can dream. :crying:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kkkok8051:
Hey guy becareful to unlock the bootloader! When I start to unlocked bootloader and my device stay on the boot animation and repeat and repeat again. Won't startup. I tried many times when I flash back my ftf file and redo still the same. Don't know what I doing wrong ? But the cmd pop up it ok.

My advice is before you unlock bootloader pls get the ftf file first. When something go wrong you can use flash tool to get back your firmware.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] a_hadada:
Say whaaat? Haha.. I don't follow your line of thoughts..this guy posted a screenshot showing how xperia z ultra has dropped fifteen percent in last sixteen hours..even for a idle mode that's decent..where did you come up with 15 minutes of an on screen time?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] sk337sk337:
I think the onscreen time would be closer to an hour 16 minutes (8% of 16 hours)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] tommybrrr:
Just sell it or throw it away and buy a different phone.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Just a FYI; the ZU section is now opened. Let's move, people!

Edit: LOL, we're already here :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
How did you get 33,000 on Antutu, I got 20,000, did you do something special to the phone configuration?, I just updated to the latest version, thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Hypertarist:
Hey ! How's the reader app ? Judging From the commercial, it looks pretty sweet. I'm thinking of upgrading to the Z Ultra.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
What's the name of the reader app?, I did not find it
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
20,000? That is too low and seems is Z score not the Z Ultra.

Are you sure you using Xperia Z Ultra. This is Z Ultra not the Z.

If using Z Ultra, you shall get at least 29k as minimum, if you only get 20k, either your unit is Z or something wrong on it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] sev7en:
Hi to everyone, here's my (Italian language) quick tour ^_^

[youtube]RJ4NkMC0R28[/youtube]

BTW I can't update it to latest firmware release, the update won't start: when I reboot the phone and I push the VOL- button before tu plug the cable, notting happens.

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I brosenz, I got the same result initially, then I updated the AnTuTu app I a got the 27k but to cross the 30k it is necessary to update the device.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Before update the firmware, I get 30k Antutu, after update is 33k Antutu.

But score of brosenz is way too low, 20k is Z - Snapdragon S4 Pro performance not the Z Ultra - Snapdragon 800 suppose performance.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] sev7en:
I know... and I asked him to check and update the AnTuTu version installed on his Ultra. Which screengrabber did you use?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
I use power button + volume down button to snap.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] sev7en:
Thanks... Andrewtst, how did you get the firmware update? Mine won't start... did you play it with Windows 7?

Cheers,
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Just use PC Companion to update, my windows do is Windows 7.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] sev7en:
Thanks for getting me back sooner... it's the same setup of mine. I have to try with a different PC but did you confirm the phone doesn't found before that update itself?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Currently everyone only get the updates via PC - Sony PC Companion.

They is no OTA yet available.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mozzy:
No screen time battery stats yet???
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kramdens:
How is this for finger prints vs. say the Xperia tablet, which is the worst finger print magnet I have ever used?

thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
I did the test again an got ~29K :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] tommybrrr:
Looks like the ZU has the same thermal throttling issues like the Z. If you run the test a few times in a row, the numbers should get lower...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] chrisrotolo:
Someone please confirm with pics if in fact there is a notification light. Thanks.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Of course ! We have a notification light.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Hypertarist:
I thought it was called " reader app " lol. I saw it in YouTube. The video is called " Xperia Z Ultra - New ways to read and write "

Edit : it's called " Books " it's not available in the Middle east. NOOOOO

Sent from my rather damaged Z. Because I'm " rather " clumsy.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Now it look much normal. :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lex xander:
Just purchased the Xperia Z Ultra yesterday. Impressed with the phone in general. However I am concerned with battery life. The battery went down to 80% from full charge just after a few minutes of activating and updating apps using wifi.

There's good news though. According to a staff from Sony Centre, Sony will introduce a battery backup cover soon, which will double battery capacity. I think the info is legit. If you pay close attention to the "Xperia™ Z Ultra - Big Screen, Big Entertainment" promo video, (mark 0:24) the lady seem to be using the cover.

Also, Smartwatch 2 and the SBH52 bluetooth headset will be available later this month.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
After few days usage.

I can said the battery is good, not extreme great but good enough. Don't ask for any battery benchmark as I won't do that, haha!

As for charging wise, I find it fast, no issue for me.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] aleekwen:
Suggest doing a full discharge at least three times and use stamina mode, just enable any apps you need as exceptions to get push info. Also I find auto brightness to be just right. With these things, I find the battery at least as good as HTC One.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Screen Panel Color Output Comparison of Xperia Z Ultra v/s Note II v/s S II v/s N8

* N8 is not that dark, but it became really dark during snapping it nor-matter how I angle it.

* In actual, all phone screen output is more sharpen and vivid than here.

* Bravia Engine 2 is off at Xperia Z Ultra for fair comparison.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
I imagine there will be third party solution, but that section in the video just looks like a normal flip cover.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rockmaster:
This is my first cycle. Doesn't seem to be as expected
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Looks good to me, maybe a tad yellow, but I don't care. And what the hell is up with the N8? :p It's redder than Satan himself.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Ya I really like Z Ultra screen. :)

The N8 screen ain't that bad but it became dim when face with camera.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
Mine after a full charge sitting idle with screen off and stamina on went down 3% to 4% in 1 hour, that's really bad. Do you think LTE versions are going to be worse than HSPA+ we all have today?, thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mronly1love:
look like z, i'll buy it next mont :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zergslayer69:
Doesn't LTE have the most battery drain? I imagine you can probably shave off an additional 15-30 minutes of active usage with the LTE version. (random guess, hopefully it won't be anywhere as bad)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jpfo:
4% decrease in battery during idle is really bad. Hope there will be significant improvement after several charge cycles and future software updates. Im looking to buy this beautiful phone as well.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
It is strange with the battery drain. My Ultra seems to drain similarly to the Xperia Z and right now, it has been sitting with 89% for more than one hour but I will check it and report back.

3-4% per hour? Not in my case.

It seems like something is draining the battery.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Hardcore73:
You must have an app draining battery because mine doesn't do that.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
I know, I am looking got for root cause, thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tarzan-:
This is my first charge cycle. I've also posted in another thread.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tarzan-:
Please post battery stats maybe we can find the culprit.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
Thanks, I am currently charging now and I will leave it idle all night, I have almost no apps running, will see in the morning and I will post stats
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Crazy_Ivan:
Glove compatibility

Anyone tested ZU touchscreen with gloves? Preferably thick ones.

Since touch screen sensitivity is quite high it is expected that glove input should work but I haven't read anything about it from actual device users
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tarzan-:
I don't really care about benchmarks but after reading your comment I gave it a try. Screenshots attached.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Finally I am back hometown, having chances compare with Xperia ZL. :)

Xperia ZL v/s Xperia Z Ultra - screen & viewing angle comparison
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Yeah... there's no real competition here. They aren't even in the same league.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] boyce3:
Andrewtst，I saw you post this phone on the jifeng,too! haha
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Yup. :)

Haha! Correct is me. Ops! Get spot! :P