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[Xperia Z1 General] vishpt:
Mobile Checkup after buying

Thanks for the suggestion :) . I have checked the previous pages and one of the senior members mentioned the following:

1. Dead pixels

2. Blurring in camera on a particular side

3. Black dots in camera sensor - Check carefully

4. The-so-called-yellow-tint

5. Yellow band above the lower bezel

6. Vibration issues

7. Pinch to zoom issue in photos ( If it's present, it'll be visible in all apps like albums, quickpic etc)

8. Very sharp/jagged edges in videos with X-Reality on (if it's off, it doesn't show up but video'll be without life)

9.random reboots

10. Proximity sensor issue in calls, this also tends to SoD.

I want to know how to test 1,3, 4, 5 and what are issues mentioned in 7?It would be helpful
[Xperia Z1 General] shamps:
Download display tester from play store. That will help you check display related issues!!

Cheers!!

sent from my S4 (9500 international)
[Xperia Z1 General] ruchirtrehan:
1st- download a dead pixel tester, you will able to find a very tiny spot on white background that's a dead pixel

3rd- Not particularly sure what it is, ask some people, they'll let you know better!

4th- The screen will be a bit creamy kind ofa and look yellow using any app like filter your screen will make your display change from yellow if not the display has fault

5th- It's confirmed it's not any issue, it's just the SystemUI/Framework-res designed that way, there's nothing to test in it.

7th- try pinch-zoom in chrome or album app if it's jittery/laggy or not smooth it's a faulty panel.

And last, enjoy your Z1 if none issues are found ;)
[Xperia Z1 General] One Twelve:
Mind sharing the seller name on ebay from whom you got it at that price ?

Also tell us the model# you got. Should be in the format BH90x or other.

Am a bit leery buying expensive items online as there is chance of not getting a good product and then there is the hassle of fighting with them afterwards.
[Xperia Z1 General] vishpt:
Hey I bought the mobile on 18th oct .... and received the mobile on 26th ...It was provided by NEXT Electronics store in Gurgaon so no pain :D... The offer period has expired on 24th .... currently the lowest price in

ebay for xperia z1 is arround 37.5k.... check out the site... u will know
[Xperia Z1 General] warfareonly:
Hey guys, currently getting my Z1 replaced for yellow tint. What I want to know is how you convinced them that the screen is yellowish ? I'll relate my weird story -

Compared white screens on my Ultra and Z1. The guy said a different model wouldn't do ( Isn't white supoosed to be white ? :confused:).And then proceeded to compare my phone against another employee's Z1 - which had a markedly worse tinting issue :eek: He said that since the two displays weren't displaying the same shade, he would get my phone replaced !

Now, I'm wondering what to do if he gives me a phone with the issue more pronounced than this ?! I'm not going to accept the replacement in that case obviously, but how would I convince him to get me another replacement ?

So guys, what happened in your cases ?

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Hey guys, currently getting my Z1 replaced for yellow tint. What I want to know is how you convinced them that the screen is yellowish ? I'll relate my weird story -

Compared white screens on my Ultra and Z1. The guy said a different model wouldn't do ( Isn't white supoosed to be white ? :confused:).And then proceeded to compare my phone against another employee's Z1 - which had a markedly worse tinting issue :eek: He said that since the two displays weren't displaying the same shade, he would get my phone replaced !

Now, I'm wondering what to do if he gives me a phone with the issue more pronounced than this ?! I'm not going to accept the replacement in that case obviously, but how would I convince him to get me another replacement ?

So guys, what happened in your cases ?
[Xperia Z1 General] junesque:
Don't accept the device in any case just call in Sony customer care support the same number from where you got the ticket number for submission of the device and tell them that the people are not accepting it for another replacement your issue will be escalated to sony.

The next device will take time if you are going to escslate the issue.

And keep in mind don't accept a device that you feel is not fit and has isssues,

That's what people have told me I also escalated my issue after two replacements and they refused for another replacement i just denied to accept the device and they escalated the issue to sony.

If you have accepted the device then they would close your ticket number after which you will have trouble in escalating the issue.
[Xperia Z1 General] warfareonly:
I will do just that :)
[Xperia Z1 General] junesque:
These people are partners of sony for handling service related stuff so their reputation goes down if you a replacement is repeated again and again so they do their best to close the ticket number as soon as possible.

If they constantly deny of the fact that you have a faulty device and misbehave straight away lodge a complain against them to sony via the customer care number and emails

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I hope you get a defect free device soon becuase that's what we deserve after paying this much.
[Xperia Z1 General] kannanX10:
Happy Diwali to all...can someone provide me the link to generic India. 518 firmware Ftf or any other C6902. 518 firmware FTF other than Chinese firmwares... Need it ASAP..
[Xperia Z1 General] guddu2011:
latest firmware

https://mega.co.nz/#!v0RHEYAS!PGI8TTLrwl69OMk3a1UOWBQ7RwUyQfBJjO-FkS2aYBk
[Xperia Z1 General] kannanX10:
No dude...I do have the latest fw... But I need that. 518 firmware for resolving some issues regarding display..
[Xperia Z1 General] kaifkhan97:
I called customer care today after getting my 2nd replacement yesterday facing the same yellow hue tint display problem and told them to tranfer the call to the senior i talked to the senior told him that on 25th sept bought a z1 and after 8- 9 days i was facing battery issue and then after 5 days i was facing display prob and then gave for replacement and after 5 days again i got faulty replacement and then again i gave them for replacement then again i got faulty replacement and now i want my money back so he told that he explicted about the refund request to sony and gave me ticket id and told to submit it to the service centre and that service centre fellow told me that you would get a new replacement not refund if you give it to me i submitted and came back home :eek:
[Xperia Z1 General] japjit100:
You are right I wait for a week then pick
[Xperia Z1 General] amankapoor4:
Is it available on demo anywhere in Bangalore?
[Xperia Z1 General] 301stSpartan:
Sony Center in Koramangala called me today saying they're getting it this evening. I would think it would be on display tonight or tomorrow
[Xperia Z1 General] StylishMafia:
I have heard that the exynos processor is improved..although I agree snapdragon with adreno 330 is better..

Also it seems the Sony screen is washed out and stuff?And another problem is Sony phones get outdated really fast..rumors of z2 have already started..although I really like the offers Sony is giving with z1

really confused between note 3and z1 now. :(
[Xperia Z1 General] joslicx:
Heres the eprice comparison with Note3

http://www.eprice.com.tw/mobile/talk...Honami-review/

I'd say Sony screen is better!

As regards to Z2, its rumors really. There are rumors about everything on internet! Its not like Sony has officially announced it or something. How do we even know its for true? I bet there would be rumors about what would be there in S5 or Note4 etc (metal body?) Cant help it really.

The pace of the tech world is such that things get outdated pretty soon. Thats true for anything you buy. S4 was launched few months back but in front of 800 CPU monsters like G2/Z1 looks a generation behind! But since Software isint catching up fast enough, these phones will still last you two good years before really giving a feeling of being truly outdated. Z1 would still be good enough after two years which is pretty good enough.

Heck, my HTC Sensation is two and half years old and runs everything thrown at it (although I am not a gamer so dont know about high end games). It runs your Android 4.3 flawlessly!
[Xperia Z1 General] amankapoor4:
Z2 is rumoured to have 5.5" screen, well that is where i even stop reading. 5" itself is overkill for me, i love the HTC one size. 4.7" Seems just about perfect.
[Xperia Z1 General] sachinaik:
Exynos octa on s4 had lot of issues

1. Overheating and hence rebooting

2. Reduced battery life because of exynos.

3. Home button crackling.

Now take almost the same proccessor and overclock it to 1.9ghz. More problems... Never buy exynos Sammy phones.

Why would Samsung sell s4 with Qualcomm processor in some part of Europe where LTE is not available ?

European people have better product return policies....
[Xperia Z1 General] Dpk1:
Had a chance to play with the Z1 earlier today at a local Xperia store and I must admit that I'm impressed by the phone overall. Screen could have been better though (like the one on Z ultra which appeared to have better viewing angles), but it is better than my XZ screen, so not a deal breaker for me. The whole UI feel was much smoother n zippier than my XZ. I particularly liked the build quality (feel in hand) and looks of Z1 & it appears thinner (although it is not) in hand than XZ. Can't comment on camera as it requires more time and a neutral screen to compare. The price and coupled offers look pretty good to me, so I think I'll buy it later tonight after checking it out at few other stores.

Edit: Finally got the device :D! It is smooth as hell to operate. Screen is much better than I initially thought it to be (much better blacks than XZ & more neutral default whites). Also loving the looks of new white UI. So far so good, will comment on other aspects of it later. Right now charging the phone to 100%.
[Xperia Z1 General] fesar:
Does anyone know if it is available in Chennai ?
[Xperia Z1 General] 301stSpartan:
I've about had it with Sony on this. A store said they had it in so I traveled quickly across town to get there before it closed only to learn they won't get a demo model for 3 more days. I don't care how good the phone is on paper, I'm never going to spend that kind of cash on something I can't hold first. Been waiting 4+ months for this phone and they just keep holding the carrot just out of reach :banghead::banghead:
[Xperia Z1 General] shubhamnad:
Did you get the same earphone as that we got with the xz ?
[Xperia Z1 General] sachinaik:
Hi Deepak,

Pls tell us how is the volume level over headphone...

Also screen quality, are there any yellow tints ?

Also if possible tell us the sunlight legibility...
[Xperia Z1 General] Dpk1:
No, those I got with Z1 (black) are different (white MH750), although I still have extra MH EX300AP (black) too, which I got with my XZ. Rest accessories include wall charger (same as with XZ), 5000 mAh portable charger, Leather flip case (like the one with Z ultra) & there is free accidental damage cover too! No screen protectors in the box this time.

I exchanged my 5 months old XZ for Z1 at a local Sony Center (paid INR19.8k), however I did get to keep the extra freebies which came with XZ :laugh:!

Hi there!

- Default volume level via headphones is higher than on XZ (i.e on default settings). The internal speakers too seem louder (than XZ).

- I feel the screen is very good. It has better contrast than XZ screen & slightly better off axis viewing. I felt that whites are pretty much neutral (no need for the white balance app on Z1 for me). No yellow tints (as of now), no stuck or dead pixel. No screen smearing or black clipping in dark videos. The screen is much more vivid & vibrant. I could clearly see much more details on Z1 screen compared to XZ while viewing same set of default sony wallpapers. Brightness is at par with XZ (brighter than Z ultra, which I shall compare with, in days to come).

- Will comment on sunlight legibility tomorrow (but judging by it indoors, I think it won't be a problem using it outdoors).
[Xperia Z1 General] shubhamnad:
One last thing, what was the final price for the z1 ( 19.8k + ? )
[Xperia Z1 General] Dpk1:
The bill slip (cash memo) that I received for Z1 (from Sony Center) states INR 43,990. But the other Xperia (sony) store was quoting me the mrp on box (i.e INR 44,990). I think if you buy from other mobile shops (which are not exclusive sony stores) it will be around 42-43K, but the price difference for XZ exchange would still be around 20k.
[Xperia Z1 General] japjit100:
Tomorrow I going see demo if screen don't have yellow tint then I definitely take it
[Xperia Z1 General] sachinaik:
After reading gsmarena review :

It looks like Sony rushed the product.

Battery life : lets hope firmware update improves it.

Camera : lets hope blah blah same as above

Screen : not guaranteed. Lets hope blah blah

If this is the case then why not lets see if the z2 is better and then buy that.

They haven't put s-master audio chip/amplifier to boost volume level.

I was looking for a 5 inch phone which bests my One. But m sure Z1 is not that phone.
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
How old was your XZ ? Mine has just come today from replacement a new set. Will it go for the same price as yours..in how much value they took your XZ ?
[Xperia Z1 General] DeathlessOne:
I'm in the same situation as yours. Mine's a new one from replacement as well. 5 days old. Quoted price is 22-24k for Z and 5-7k for my arc. That's it for the flagship! :(
[Xperia Z1 General] shubh_007:
If anyone goes to the Sony store just inquire for me how much will a one year old neo v fetch? :p

Thanks in advance. :D
[Xperia Z1 General] junesque:
I would too go for a refund if this time i dont get a defect free devjce but I've got no ideas about the refund process sadly so will do the same.
[Xperia Z1 General] kaifkhan97:
Lets see if they call me to take replacement i would deny them and ask for refund and also i will call customer care tommorrow and also 4th and 5th nov the service centre will remain closed
[Xperia Z1 General] junesque:
Okay PM me about the updates of the situation.

I'll in the same way let you know if there's some progress in my case.
[Xperia Z1 General] warfareonly:
Me three! I'll do the same too, of course :)
[Xperia Z1 General] shubh_007:
And what will everyone do after that? Buy a nexus 5? :D :p
[Xperia Z1 General] warfareonly:
If I get a refund, that's what I'm going to do :D

I'll still hang on to my Ultra though :)
[Xperia Z1 General] kaifkhan97:
Okay I will pm you.lets see 4th and 5th November they are closed if they give me replacement I wouldnt accept it and tell them for refund .the fellow I talk to on customer care told me that I have explicit your issue and refund request to sony and gave me ticket id and told me to submit my z1 with this ticket id to service centre and fron there they will further carry on the issue .when I was submitting my z1 the person in the service centre told me that he didnt gave u refund id if u submit it u will get a replacement I told him to submit it and to give me a job sheet with asc comment display problem he gave me .and now if they gave me replacement I wouldnt accept it and call customer care for refund if they do not agree I will go to consumer court with urll .if I get refund I would purchase a note 3
[Xperia Z1 General] warfareonly:
The thing lags. I sold it to get a Z1. Of course, not the best decision of my life :(
[Xperia Z1 General] djcoolguyno1:
Can anyone give me the customer.care.number for Xperia phones
[Xperia Z1 General] warfareonly:
1800-3000-2800
[Xperia Z1 General] japjit100:
I m getting refund if Sony approve refund i fight with Sony

2 days back I purchased note 3 it works fine
[Xperia Z1 General] kaifkhan97:
Hmm.Every phone have some or the other problem .but as compare to z1 ,note 3 is the best only i dont like its plastic body rest all thing is fine

at the last moment i changed my decision of buying z1 and this would be my last mistake .from now onward i will not buy any of these sony phones .i should get my refund as i would fight with sony .2 days to go
[Xperia Z1 General] shamps:
Samsung has the worst development support for their exynos devices.

Cheers!!

sent from my S4 (9500 international)
[Xperia Z1 General] japjit100:
I m using note 3 for 2 days no lag no Lack of features I don't any rom
[Xperia Z1 General] ruchirtrehan:
Please take your creepy English out of here and head over to your respected forum, you're not needed here, get that straight.
[Xperia Z1 General] shamps:
I am not talking about lag, I am talking about original android development for samsung exynos devices. Its virtually nil.

It might not be a big deal for you but for me and for s lot of us xda users it is!!

Cheers!!

sent from my S4 (9500 international)
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
Z1 no lag at all, awesome features and roms available too.

People have created a hype of this yellow hue issue on Z1 it's definitely not that much....

If you don't like it, no need of saying it again and again....praise note 3 on its concerned forum, not here.
[Xperia Z1 General] shamps:
I love the z1 form factor. I would have bought it but the locked bootloader is keeping me at bay. AOSP development is a big deal for me hence the hesitation. If Sony doesn't come clean regarding the locked bootloader in a couple of weeks I will buy the nexus 5 half heartedly.

Cheers!!

sent from my S4 (9500 international)
[Xperia Z1 General] Dpk1:
Totally! This thread could as well be renamed as the "yellow tint" thread! What I don't understand is that everyone seems to be trashing Z1 for its relatively colour accurate screen labelling it as yellow tint / hue. Nobody seems to care about other important aspects of the phone like build quality, waterproofing, outstanding low light camera, aosp support & how smooth n lag free this damn device is! Note 3 or G2 or other smartphones out there too have their flaws. Pink smearing & black clipping on amoleds for instance is worse than the so called yellow hue imo. With knox security Samsung has ensured nobody roots or hacks it's device without triggering the warranty void counter! LG are too lazy to release updates n so on. I'm sorry for the rant but felt obliged to say this.

I think it would be actually nice to keep the discussion on this thread regarding Z1 only. Thanks :)
[Xperia Z1 General] Beautyspin:
I am also getting bored with this thread. All I see here is about Yellow tint. I think a new thread should be made for Yellow tint complaints and these guys can go there and not bother the rest of us..
[Xperia Z1 General] crk1995:
HAPPY DEEPAWALI EVERYONE!!!

And to everyone mentioning so many problems, be patient and wait for sony to fix. It would be better if we all keep sony informed about the issue rather than crying about the issue on this thread.
[Xperia Z1 General] One Twelve:
I wonder how bad the yellow tint will be.

I run a program on my laptop called f.lux that actually introduces a yellow tint, it drops color temp to 3500k after sunset and during the day instead of 6500K it displays at 5500k. its very relaxing for the eyes. Only thing is if you need to do any colour correction work it has to be disabled. I've been using f.lux for several months now. The other day, i disabled it for a short time in the evening and it felt like i was staring at a flashlight.

So if sony has this it will be great if you need to do any reading, if you can reduce when necessary then it might not be so bad.
[Xperia Z1 General] kaifkhan97:
It will take time for note 3 exynos development so no issue there. :D

Note 3 is totally lag free as well as Z1. It depends upon the way you use:highfive:

As this is z1 thread we are talking about z1 and the issue related to them the customer is facing .

Many people are fed of this yellow tint issue after getting continuous replacement [Me included]

I'm using samsung all the latest flagship from 3 year and didnt faced any such issue mentioned above

[galaxy s,galaxy note,galaxy s2,galaxy note 2,galaxy s3,galaxy note 3,galaxy s4].

Also the people sitting at the service centre are using samsung phone .

I asked them about this they told that you will never face trouble in samsung phones as compared to sony.
[Xperia Z1 General] shamps:
By the time you will se development for exynos on note 3, note 4 will be around the coener. Happens with every samsung device. I know because it happenned with s4 as well.

Cheers!!

sent from my S4 (9500 international)
[Xperia Z1 General] kannanX10:
need Filter your screen apk

guys someone pls upload filter your screenapk file .........with .518 fw my display was really good and after updating to .534 and .257 fw's it is somewhat dull so i decided to flash a .518 fw using flashtool and my display was once again back to normal but there is only chinese .518 FTF is available without playstore so by installing filter your screen apk on .518 i can have the default RGB values of .518 fw which can be applied on latest firmwares so some of our display's which became dull after updating will be back to normal
[Xperia Z1 General] shubh_007:
Please don't quote every person who comments before you. It unnecessarily increases the length of the thread. :)
[Xperia Z1 General] DeathlessOne:
Here you go sir:

https://app.box.com/s/k54d6phoh3nto738m3xl

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Well well, it's been time I've replied here and from the posts above it looks like my dear friend (pun intended) is BACK!!! ;) And he's got another one in his arsenal it seems. :P

It's time I've reported a post. It's here now.
[Xperia Z1 General] kaifkhan97:
Doing it separately or quoting together is the same thing .Btw quoting together is better way than separately :p

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How can you say that. It would take around 3-4 months for it :p
[Xperia Z1 General] shamps:
Coz I own an s4 exynos version, see how much of original android development we have had!!

Cheers!!

sent from my S4 (9500 international)
[Xperia Z1 General] shubh_007:
I don't have a problem with you quoting more than one person but atleast quote RELEVANT people. :)
[Xperia Z1 General] nishant786:
You guys have the best camera phone and are sitting here on Diwali night discussing these depressing bugs!

Go out and click some amazing pics of the festival of lights!! I'm stuck here it almost no celebration but expect some good pics on the pictures thread :)
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
[Deleted] will update later
[Xperia Z1 General] kaifkhan97:
sorry bro but I dont have my mobile with me

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I too own it
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
Power Jacket for Sony Xperia Z1 - 3200mAh

Power Jacket for Sony Xperia Z1 - 3200mAh.

Just got it for review at my blog from Brando WorkShop.

Product link here http://shop.brando.com/Power-Jacket-for-Sony-Xperia-Z1-3200mAh_p10123c1599d003.html

Some Pics :-

Will review it soon :)
[Xperia Z1 General] SateeshReddy:
It is cheaper in other stores than in Flipkart...Can save over 2K by picking snapdeal

http://www.prodsea.com/Sony-Xperia-Z1/mobiles-price-1003-1623
[Xperia Z1 General] junesque:
Import the snapdragon variant then it is much better and developer support is also nice,

Getting depressed cz f the yellow tint now my device has spent more time in service center than in my hands,

I just wish they give a fault free phone this time or else refund.

My first and the last sony device for sure.

And people taking about z1 development who are you kidding?

Bootloader issue persists so does development really makes sense atm?

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Looks ugly!
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
Only case available yet of this type. Xperia Z case was also similar to this.

Obviously one will not keep it all the time lol :cool:
[Xperia Z1 General] junesque:
Cases are to be carried all the time i guess anyways still ugly lol