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[Xperia Z1 General] Dpk1:
If by perfect Z1 you mean bluish / colder white screen, then good luck finding one in a S4 or Note 3. They are more likely to have yellower tint than Z1 which you seem to hate! I haven't seen G2 screen yet, but I think it will suit you better being IPS with colder whites n all. Good luck!

And by waiting 1 or 2 months or more (within warranty) period, nobody loses anything except newer in box accessories. You still get a brand new replacement with a new bill mentioning new IMEI (along with old exchanged one). This is actually good for sony India customers imo to get a new phone anytime within warranty (12 months) for any hardware fault unlike Samsung and others who usually repair (beyond 1 week of purchase) & return it with scratches all over!

Yes, as you said the images come out dark using AR mode with insufficient light indoors but I haven't checked it outside / daylight yet. Otherwise the Z1 camera is pretty good both indoors as well as outdoors imo. You may try the official sony support forum to let them know about any issues.
[Xperia Z1 General] japjit100:
You telling blue screen o don't think so amoled have tint but Samsung except this problem

Go compare your z1 with demo z1 you see a big difference in screen if your screen have yellow tint

Last year used s3 it's have pure white screen

Samsung replacement in first 3 days

Samsung gives solution other than Sony they don't have any solution

I used s2 two ago my s2 screen have dead pixel Samsung replace my s2 screen but scratch on body

Sony also repair z1 and z they replace motherboard devices tell to customers they replace with new one but no Sony replace motherboard emei changes

Automatically

Why Sony don't change the box?

I don't confirm Sony is doing with z1 but Sony doing with z customer

If you guys don't believe then contact to service center or call center

Sony mobile is fraud
[Xperia Z1 General] Dpk1:
Hello japjit! I don't think you fully understood what I wrote. And frankly, I don't quite get what you've written either. I however do understand that you are pissed at sony for some reason. I could go on with many arguments in reply to above post but I believe it would be futile. So let's leave it at that. Sorry to have bothered you.
[Xperia Z1 General] Ame123:
Just go and improve your english ang get a life...cant understand even a single sentence in your post..
[Xperia Z1 General] DeathlessOne:
We'll come to your point. As you said, buy a S4. If any of issues occur in S4, you'll be giving it for a replacement right? Like Z1, if the new device has the same problem you'll give it again right? What makes you think that Samsung's service are better than Sony? Will they give you a device immediately? No. Will they allow you to select a device before giving you? No. If the same tint appears in S4 and if you tell the reps, will they agree immediately for a replacement? No. All most of all you said that you were gonna ask for a refund and they refuse. If the same situation happens with Samsung, will they immediately take the money out of their pocket and give you? Certainly not and won't. Please just don't go berserk on tint, tint, tint! I'm highly guessing that you may have a OCD. I dunno what makes you think that S4 is better than Z1? Ok, go in your way. Switch manufacturers every month, buy flagships from all brands you'll see how their service were! G2 maybe the best android out there, but only till you find a issue with your device. Then tell us how their service were, first find them. Go to every device forum's and have a look, each are plagued by issues not even the manufacturer can solve.

Take a look at the Apple iPhone, being an Apple Support Community Senior Member I can confirm that it has issues as well. Also on a large scale. Issues are everywhere. What should we be seeing is how they respond. Sony maybe slow, but they've just started. DO you know what? HTC One X had a display digitiser issue which HTC is aware of though they refused to replace devices. My cousin's X had that issue and he faced the same even though it was in warranty. You can call that a worse service. Not a company who gives you replacements every day and still you're not satisfied with them and ask for a full refund which no manufacturer will agree.

Hope you get a good device/service. All the best. All the above was just my opinion. You may proceed as you wish.
[Xperia Z1 General] xperiax10.awesome:
Guys, anyone know where I can order Sony QX100 lens in India? M coming to India next week - I need to buy this, please suggest, thanks.
[Xperia Z1 General] orthopod4u:
i have one piece brand new unopened with india warranty. let me know if you want it. am in mumbai. its on back order in sony stores.
[Xperia Z1 General] amey2606:
What we actually need guys, is a developer to create a camera app similar to the Nokia ProCam.

It also helps that Sony has released the binaries for our Z1 camera and the api required for it.

THAT would be the most awesome thing. ;)
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
just to let all know,

Another update to correct still persisting display issue on Z1, is on way....will be coming soon ;)

will be sharing more info on it soon :good:
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
That's nice.. Hope they do it correctly this time....
[Xperia Z1 General] kannanX10:
no mobile manufacturer can make products with zero defects......we r prone to get some defective devices

at present the best android smartphone in india is without doubt z1 bcos of the following facts

iphone 5s in not worth that much...crazy pricing as always from apple

S4,note 3 have exynos which is being dumped upon us by samsung thinking that we buy smartphones without knowledge and the worst part is by providing snapdragon note 3 as demo devices across india and selling exynos in india.....

LG G2 is a damn good phone.......but the support from LG will be poor reg SW updates and service support,they r improving their update cycle but it will take sometime

HTC one...as always pricey,ultrapixel marketing gimmick and not worth that much for snapdragon 600

Z1 does have some S/W and H/W issues..........S/W glitches will definetely be solved by sony in future and for HW related issues try to get replacement and they give replacement for valid reasons without too much of a trouble and for those yet to buy check the device for any HW issues at the time of buying and do check for display issues by entering service mode and one more thing when u claim DOA within 7 days u get a damn new device and u will get refurbished devices like apple when claim replacement in later stages.....

so have peace...........
[Xperia Z1 General] ruchirtrehan:
I completely agree! If I have to rate a best android I'll keep z1 at 1st place and lg g2 at second, z1 is an all rounder package yup defective H/W on early batches I had to get 7 replacements for the original/perfect z1 but now it's great. ;)
[Xperia Z1 General] shamps:
Could you please elaborate on how can one check for hardware issues before buying.

I am contemplating buying a z1.
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
You can't check, since they won't open the box for you before you pay them. They might show you a display piece but then again, the display piece may have come from a different batch. So there is no way of knowing for sure. Its a lottery, basically.. Hope for the best.
[Xperia Z1 General] kannanX10:
dial *#*#7378423#*#* enter service tests and click on display and go thro' every coloured background(mainly black and white screens) to check for any tint/yellow hue or for stuck pixels if any............

enter album app and try pinch zoom

take white coloured images in both 8 and 20mp to check for any black dots in cam sensor

use chrome to check for any reboot

check video and audio playback and try a random call also for proximity sensor issues if any........

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no............i usually check my devices throughly before making my payment for all the smartphones i buy........thats the case if u r buying a smartphone
[Xperia Z1 General] shamps:
Its a long list btw.

I am just waiting for the nexus 5 to drop just to finalize my decision. I love the sony hardware and I just learnt that sony favours aosp development so thays also attractive. But I see little development in the original android section atm. Should I be concerned? I normall kiss goodbye bloated roms within 2-3 months after buying a new device. I hope its not a disappointment in that aspect

I use an s4 and trust me its a waste of my hard earned 40k. Undercooked software, low quality hardware and almost zero aosp support pissed me off. Never buying samsung ever again.

Even my jan 2010 bought HTC Desire HD is running butter smooth 4.2.2 aosp rom.

The only thing thats bothering me are the hardware issues, though I feel like I should probably postpone my purchase to at least last week of November, I expect to see a slight price drop by then and also we will have new batches by then.

Cheers!!

sent from my S4(9500 international)
[Xperia Z1 General] kannanX10:
after nexus devices only sony is having minimal modifications to stock android..........i do felt bad with my S4,let down by samsung
[Xperia Z1 General] shamps:
Exactly. Every gimmicky feature that drove the sales of the s4 is useless, atleast for me and they have just imolemented knox that keeps a track of device modification on such a deep level that its bypaas seems impossible atm.

Btw I played with a z1 yesterday and loved how gorgeous this beast is. I think white is the one.

Cheers!!

sent from my S4 (9500 international)
[Xperia Z1 General] Ame123:
Does the update is only for the display issues? Any other changelog?
[Xperia Z1 General] kannanX10:
in case if u buy z1 do apply screen protectors on both front and back ASAP bcos it doesn't have corning gorilla glass and z1's default protection shield is easily scratch-able which is having sony logo embossed on it
[Xperia Z1 General] shamps:
Yeah, that is the first on the list if z1 comes home. Does the aluminum sides suffer any dents or scuffs like htc one or the iphone5 afyer normal use. I love rocking my devices naked and the only thing that goes on are screen protectors. Hope to keep it the same with the z1.

Cheers!!

sent from my S4 (9500 international)
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
As soon as i get more info on what are the major changes except display, will share with firmware Number also :)

Still testing for z1 and zultra is going on 4.2.2.
[Xperia Z1 General] DeathlessOne:
I've heard that there are people who reported scuffs and slight dents on the sides so proceed with caution. You can buy a gadgetshieldz by the way for maximum protection and the device will be still naked
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
Did you get your replacement?

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Did you get your replacement?
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
i got my replacement on 7th october.
[Xperia Z1 General] DeathlessOne:
Please don't remind me of it.. Ll go mad again :)

Nope, not yet buddy. Calling them daily, get the same response that give us 4-8 days time. Its been 2 weeks I gave them. But 5 days were holidays for Sony it seems. So I presume that ll be getting on monday or tuesday for sure.
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
I was asking prasad.. Sorry, misquoted you.. Xda app is misbehaving..

I hope you get it soon prasad...
[Xperia Z1 General] DeathlessOne:
I hope the same too buddy. They've given me a backup Xperia P. So coping up with it. Its a new device which has even the instruction paper on the top of screen is un-removed. But, its slow as hell :D running the 2.3.7 GB
[Xperia Z1 General] japjit100:
English is my problem not your ok

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You are right every have problems

Samsung take 2 days to give replacement not like Sony 7days

I don't no about Samsung agreed with tint problem

Samsung gives refund if you are not satisfied

Last year purchased htc one x

I have screen flickering problem with htcone x htc replace 2 then they refunded my money

Sony replace my 2 z1 after that they not agree to replace
[Xperia Z1 General] kaifkhan97:
Does Replacement a Good Idea.M Facing Yellow Tint Issue And One Band Of Light Yellow At D Bottom.Do They Will Give New Z1 Or Other Used One
[Xperia Z1 General] DeathlessOne:
They will give you a new phone. If you have a yellow band as you've said, then replace asap. By the way, when did you buy your device?

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Then it's like you've had a good experience with them doesn't mean that they are the best. Take an example, my cousin had problems with HTC but you did not, whereas you have problems now with Sony but I don't. So it really depends and they are not a fraud company as you've mentioned. They device you're holding is one of the best android out there. Sony is planning another update to rectify the display issue it seems. Read above posts. So I could advise you to wait and watch but it's your go.
[Xperia Z1 General] kaifkhan97:
I bought it on 25th Sept
[Xperia Z1 General] DeathlessOne:
In that case, you'll be getting a new device alone without the accessories. Go for it.
[Xperia Z1 General] kaifkhan97:
recently i went to replace my device for battery problem.they directly told me that it is a software problem and after d whole procedure they gave me back .so can i get my device replaced for dis reason
[Xperia Z1 General] DeathlessOne:
Sure you can if you could show them the yellow band and how difference it makes.
[Xperia Z1 General] Dpk1:
Same here. I submitted mine a week ago & I was told that I would get a new replacement in a week but haven't got one. Usually, they don't take that long here, replacement arrives within 4-5 days max, even though they quote 7-10 days time. Looks like there has been a delay in dispatching the Z1 stock. I've been assured that I'll get mine on Monday. Will keep you guys updated as & when I receive it.
[Xperia Z1 General] DeathlessOne:
Yeah buddy I was informed that Sony took 5 days as holidays for Vijayadasami and this caused the delay. If I don't receive replacement by Monday, then it's time Sony reps faced the wrath of a furious customer. They will witness it tomorrow. :)
[Xperia Z1 General] kaifkhan97:
They Also Installed This Apk To Check My Battery .
[Xperia Z1 General] kaifkhan97:
Btw can u pls list me problems related to z1 wich i could rectify with my device
[Xperia Z1 General] Dpk1:
Lol. Sure thing mate! I too will be going in with all guns blazing if they don't deliver as promised :D.

As mentioned by other users including myself before in this thread you may check the following for any fault / defect :

- Display for any tint, stuck or dead pixels using service menu test

- Proximity sensor if working properly or not while making a call

- Camera lens issues, like blurring on any particular (fixed) spot in a pic, wavy lines, black spots etc.

- Black screen on unlock issue (with backlight on), random reboots etc.

- Pinch to zoom issue, if any, using album app or chrome

- Any other hardware issue if you can find
[Xperia Z1 General] junesque:
Temporary fix for the yellow hue problem:download screen adjuster from the play store then set the value to blue as 6,

Then wait for Sony to release update with calibrated display,

One thing more you can't install apk's exernally(non play store installs) when the app is running you have to disable it evertime,

I'm out now!
[Xperia Z1 General] kaifkhan97:
I gave them for Replacement I Dont Know Whether They will replace or repair .They Told me the company will decide whether to replace or repair.
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
It gives bluish tint. Old trick tried on my previous z1.
[Xperia Z1 General] junesque:
I didn't say it was new, anyways works for me as a temporary workaround!
[Xperia Z1 General] DeathlessOne:
They will replace, don't worry. These stupid reps aren't that intelligent to work with panels and the fact is that they won't. Have you taken down your serial number and IMEI before handing it over? Coz it may prove helpful for identifying whether you are getting your old device or not.
[Xperia Z1 General] goldsmit409:
Can anyone upload the asphalt 7 files for z1 i Deleted it n now da downloading is stuck at 0.00mb

As it was free so I Don't think it is piracy
[Xperia Z1 General] DeathlessOne:
I got my replacement today mates. It's a BH905 one. Though the hue issue is not related to serial, am mentioning it here. It's a little creamy as before. No prob for me. I just received the device a very little white box, which could correctly house the device alone. Strange. Everything is OK including pinch to zoom, camera is good and no dead pixels. They've updated it to .257 and returned. The best part is this device plays videos without the extreme sharpness/jagged edges with X-Reality on which I faced with my past device. Guess it was a hardware problem after all. But I have another issue - The vibrator whirs strangely than before. A little awkward noise is emitting from it. Guess another hardware issue. Sigh. Will replace by December. I'll try a full restore before that. I also noticed a very very very faint scuff near the shutter key on the frame. Stupids doesn't know to handle the device itself. They won't replace for it though. Lemme check other stuff and let you guys know :)
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
vibrating is little weird this time here too, i have noticed this thing after this update....
[Xperia Z1 General] DeathlessOne:
Uh-oh please tell me that it's a software issue. Mine sounds funny :)
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
yes i too feel it's software issue as from 7 oct to 19 oct i didn't feel this but from last two days i felt that vibrator is acting bit weird after this update....WTf now we are relating vibrator issue to software, when will Sony learn to make nice updates :p
[Xperia Z1 General] DeathlessOne:
When DoomLord, Bin4ry, Krabbappel, Androxyde join Sony :)

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Upon receiving my replacement device, the Vodafone 8 GB offer is live again as this is a new device. Poor fellas :) Will be getting 3 months of 8 gigs as I have used 1 month in my old device and two with my new one.
[Xperia Z1 General] hoezay:
Just got my replacement Z1 today :D For people worried about the "yellow hue" / bad display issue please check this post out. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2492848
[Xperia Z1 General] shubhamnad:
Xda is acting wiers.. It making its own actions...
[Xperia Z1 General] Dpk1:
Wow, looks like sony was waiting for today to replace all our faulty Z1s! Got mine too S/N BH900Z1 13W38, no issues thus far except the slight bee like buzzing vibrator motor issue mentioned by [MENTION=4043408]gire.prasad[/MENTION]. I'll be glad if it's a software issue. Anyway the screen white calibration is bit different than my previous Z1, seems more neutral (colder than before), definitely not yellow! I had no issues with previous display neither do with this one, off axis whites don't become creamy at slight tilt now. It came in a small white box, has latest .257 fw & all seems good but it has a very fine scratch near the usb flap (not easily noticeable) which is not bothersome. Other than that the phone seems perfect, no display or camera issue :good:!

Can anybody confirm the max cpu clock speed on your Z1 using app like CPU-Z? Mine shows 2.15 GHz, I know everybody should have same value, but just want to check.
[Xperia Z1 General] xyagnesh.davex:
The best part is this device plays videos without the extreme sharpness/jagged edges with X-Reality on which I faced with my past device. Guess it was a hardware problem after all.

are you sure ? it is still happening in mah phn
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
Yes it is confirmed at 2.15 ghz

If this vibrating issue is not software i will again slam this phone on sony's face :P
[Xperia Z1 General] nishant786:
Hey I am on latest firmware and just noticed the lack of jagged edges too! Is this the display improvement sony was talking about? Pretty cool!
[Xperia Z1 General] kannanX10:
yes its 2.15ghz.....meanwhile how to know/identify the manufactured week of Z1 devices(XXWXX)?
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
Isn't it supposed to be 2.26GHz? Mine was showing that speed before .257 update...
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
Inside sim card slot there is a tray besides sim tray - take it out on it written every details

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No definitely not, never showed that on any update, also confirmed from many users
[Xperia Z1 General] japjit100:
you can ex plane what issue you having
[Xperia Z1 General] Dpk1:
I think only way to find out truth about vibrator motor buzzing would be to downgrade to previous build firmware. I accidentally deleted the entire flashtool firmware folder which contained my backup fw (previous build) so I can't check it right now, maybe later on. Anyway, it's not that annoying like it was on my ZL, maybe it is a different motor used as I feel that the other one (free of bee like buzzing) on my previous Z1 was a bit too soft (weak perhaps).

As already answered above, there is a tray other than the sim tray hidden above the latter (needs to be pulled out) which contains all the info on it.
[Xperia Z1 General] DeathlessOne:
Don't worry mate. I have both the 534 and 257 builds. I am gonna flash both of them today to check the vibration. Ll let you know the results. It's irritating to say the least.

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You do have a scuff to eh? I too have a very very very faint one near the shutter key. Cheers :)

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If it happens even after updating to .257, then please replace. It's a hardware issue I guess. I have seen it on many Z1's in the store.
[Xperia Z1 General] kaifkhan97:
Yes i Took Down My Imei NO And S/N
[Xperia Z1 General] vishnu:
I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who is facing the issue of the annoying buzzing sound produced by the vibrator motors. It's most likely to be a hardware issue, and I hate the idea of having to get my device replaced :(

Tapatalked from Z1
[Xperia Z1 General] DeathlessOne:
I have my new replaced Z1 with .257 pre-installed.

This is what I've done now.

1. Flashed .257 again, wiped everything including storage to check for the vibrator issue and it persists. This was already expected.

2. Now flashed .534, wiped everything and found out that the issue STILL PERSISTS on .534!!!

It's a hardware issue. Sigh. :(

Tests performed on both .257 and .534:

1. Put the device in vibrating mode and called to my device from another phone and it was whizzing as hell.

2. Opened service tests and tested the motor and still it performs badly as expected. Very irritating buzz at the beginning.

I have a slight doubt here as Anurag has mentioned that he has been facing the issue in .257 and not before. But all the replaced/new Z1's with .257 have them from beginning as well including me. It persists on .534 as well. Strange.
[Xperia Z1 General] kannanX10:
I'm on .257 and vibration is normal...............
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
when i had mine replaced i got previous version as it was DOA not replaced handset.

I checked via service test, buzzing sound comes whenever phone vibrates....

Didn't face this issue in previous z1 neither on previous firmware. Seems a hardware issue only....Weird it, don't want to send my Z1 again for replacement.
[Xperia Z1 General] DeathlessOne:
It's not .257 related and guess it's a hardware one.

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Guess so, it's irritating sitting with simple issues every day.
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
After seeing all the issues I am thinking of selling this phone and getting something else.. Never should have bought a Sony phone :(:(