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[Xperia Z1 General] plsdunbiteme:
I wouldn't be so hasty to get this phone if I were you. I own both a S4 and a Z1 and I'd have to say that the S4 is way more value for money. It takes equivalent pics (despite having only 13 MP cam compared to Z1's 20MP), comparable performance in day-to-day use, much better screen, smaller size, removable battery, IR blaster. It's overall a more versatile device and I use it as my daily driver for that reason.

The only aspects Z1 has the S4 beat hands-down are the beautiful design, smooth and elegant UI and premium feel in hand. If these are important to you, then by all means consider the Z1. You should however be wary of the numerous issues plaguing this phone - worst of which is the touchscreen issue which I'm experiencing. Just look through the threads and you'll know what I mean.
[Xperia Z1 General] dazza7111:
I previously had the s4 and would never go back it would feel like a downgrade
[Xperia Z1 General] negrobembon:
Both phones are pretty awesome really, but the LG software...damn its uglier than a natural disaster

Never had an issue with the camera(or anything else) myself and it has great battery life

Now the G2 has better viewing angles and more saturated colors so if that's your kind of thing, other than that well its up to you
[Xperia Z1 General] Zerousen:
I have the Z1, and my dad has the G2. I prefer the G2 for videos, as the screen is bigger and more comfortable to hold. Images taken with the G2 also tend to be less grainy from what I could see, and the colors seemed to be better, however, this is without adjusting any of the camera settings, since I unfortunately do not know how to fully utilize the camera. UI wise though, the Z1 wins by a longshot, the LG UI is a bastardized and even more cluttered version of Touchwiz.
[Xperia Z1 General] acervenky:
Am Buying this device,decided to wait for 2014 flagship but as in official announcement Z1 will be the 2014 flagship this is a great device.

+ Point is expandable storage,which other phones like G2,Nexus 5 don't have.

Development is little slower,but not abandoned.Will try to port MIUI As well.

Regards,

acervenky,

XPT
[Xperia Z1 General] droidiac13:
I have both phones and the G2 takes much clearer and crisper pictures. I'm not at all satisfied with the camera on the Z1. So if that is your main use I would recommend that you try both before making a decision.
[Xperia Z1 General] acervenky:
G2 Is a great device flawed by its storage,I can't live with limited storage(Previously Nexus 4)

Mainly use it as a multimedia device,for some gaming as well :D

Hence Z1:angel:

Regards,

acervenky,

XPT
[Xperia Z1 General] aliim:
Here's my point of view. I've used LG g2 for a brief period and let me tell you, it has the best smartphone display I've ever seen in my life. The reviews don't mention it or nor do they do justice to it. It's almost like you're touching the words when you're browsing the Web . I hate their UI but that's something that can be easily fixed with a launcher like nova or apex. Having said that let me move on to the next one.

Galaxy s4, this device I've had for almost three months. I used to own the Google edition. I know you didnt asked for this to be compared but since some of the guys mentioned above I thought I'd add my pov. It's a nice device. The screen is beautiful, the camera is decent, supports sd card, removeable battery and ir blaster. Decent phone but if you look past this some of these features are novelties plus you're getting a processor ie a generation behind. I also I don't know if it's just me but the phone tends to get boring really fast.

Now to the final one. The z1. After looking at the first two devices you'll immediately notice one thing. The xperia z1 has the worst viewing angles than any phone I've ever used. It's horrific. It kinda reminds me of Sega game gear from the 80's. Some people might tell you it doesn't bother them but according to me their are not paying attention. In order to get the complete image quality you need to hold the phone straight to your face. Even a tiny 5 degree tilt will make the images look washed out. The closed thing I can compare it with is the 3m privacy screen protectors for computer monitors. Try one out and you'll see what I'm talking about.

Now, if you look past the horrible viewing angles things start looking up for the Z1. Here are some of the advantages over g2: outstanding building quality, sd card support, amazing battery life, outstanding camera, water proof and better ui (in my opinion).

The camera: anyone whose stating above that g2's or s4s camera is great is incorrect. The reason being the displays. These phones have saturated displays with higher contrast ratios which automatically makes the pictures look better. However if you were to take pictures on all three phones and to watch the pictures on a monitor, you'll see that the xperia z1 clearly has the best camera. As per reviews and benchmarks the z1's camera is only second to lumia 1020 and that's saying something.

So, now you decide. Based on your requirement z1 looks like an obvious choice. Personally for me I'm using z1. But what I would have liked to use is the LG g2. The only reason I went with z1 is because of the SD card support, camera is not a priority for me.
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
I've had both and the G2 pimp slaps the Z1.. The display which way better and because of the smaller bezels, you get a bigger screen with the G2 and its the same size as the Z1.. My screen time on the stock G2 with same brightness is about 1.5 hours better than the Z1.. Viewing angles are better... The Z1 weighs like a brick and although better built then the G2 and feeling better to hold, I prefer the G2 due to its lightness... The Z1 is clumsy IMO.. Software wise, Sony is better.. LG UI is like Bloatwiz but less way less laggy.. Sony UI is faster and I do miss that... Camera on G2 doesn't have all the yellow hue problems but low light focusing is atrocious... Lack of SD is a problem but you can get around it with an external micro USB SD card reader... On the whole, no regrets here getting the G2..
[Xperia Z1 General] raziel123:
and performance,

snapdragon 600 struggles with 1080p gaming, Snapdragon 800 has no issues
[Xperia Z1 General] Morlock O:
here is the deal:

* if you value display over everything else, then you go with G2

* if you value extra storage, better camera, better UI, better build quality, then go with Z1

Mind you, only advantage of G2 over Z1 Display is a viewing angles, other than that its on par...
[Xperia Z1 General] droidiac13:
Storage is the main reason I spent $700 on the 6906 version of this device. I have really missed the expandable storage and always having to pull things off the G2 becomes a real pain in the butt.

I can agree with you on a lot of your points, but as far as battery life, the G2 is unbelievable! I use my phone as much as anyone. I can get 6+ hours of on screen time along with close to 3 hours of talk time in a single charge and still be at 15% before needing to charge the phone. It has a 3000 battery like the Z1. Time will tell on the Z1 and it is doing well so far. If it can truly do better on battery than the G2, I will be highly impressed.

For me, I primarily use the camera for snapping pictures of my daughter, work projects and just day to day things. I don't own another camera so I need to rely heavily on my phone. I am still learning the ins and outs of the camera on the Z1, but the settings right out of the box seem to pretty low standard. However, if you put the camera in manual mode, choose the 20.7 resolution and then use the multi focus mode, they are MUCH better than what you get from the superior auto option.

These are just my opinions and experience.
[Xperia Z1 General] Morlock O:
I easily get 6 hours + screentime on my Z1

1 -2 hours asphalt 8

2-4 hours 3g browsing, movies, camera etc...
[Xperia Z1 General] acervenky:
LG And Sony Both Have Better Versions of their respective devices.

For eg. Japanese version of Z1 has an IR Blaster and 32gigs of internal storage,they would have been great features in international version as well.

Korean Version Of G2 Has Removable Back Cover(Battery) And SD Card Slot,if that would have been global,then it would have been my blind choice:D

Regards,

acervenky,

XPT
[Xperia Z1 General] funky0308:
There's no camera overheating - I really don't know where have you seen that but O.K.

Generally, there's no touch screen problem as well.

If some guys have problems that doesn't mean Z1 has bad screen....

I'm using Z1 for a few months and I must say it's a best device I ever had.

No camera problems, no touch screen problems, no overheating problems...

Only way you'll get hot back plate/battery is when you play HD games for a longer period.

For testing device and new 290 firmware (4.3) I'm using stock 290, no root, no MODs - nothing.

Locked bootloader as well.

Not a single problem.

Device is incredibly fast, battery can take to 2 days and everything works just perfect.

No overheating, no touch screen issues, no camera problems.

I'm not saying LG is bad - I don't know that, what I'm saying is Z1 is perfect...

Sent from my Z1
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
If you Really want to buy it, just buy it! :D
[Xperia Z1 General] ashouhdy:
FOR THE AUTHOR:

i used both G2 and Z1 ... Screen is the very best thing you will notice ... But other than that No ! You will lean towards the Premium feel Z1

G2 Ui is Horrible clutters everywhere ruining the feel you are using a flagship. it reminds me directly with the SUPER cluttry boring TouchWiz.

Then i Tried the Htc One: Oh MAN what a screen what a display Amazing and the Speakers WOOOOW terrific BUT Purple Camera at night and no sd-card made me sell it after 1 month

Z1: Fluid Clean Smooth Butter transitions Amazing Battery Great Camera (Manual Mode) Premium MemoryCard Slot All you need but with 8 out of 10 Display if compared with G2/One But to feel this you have to view the Screen from an angle !

ONE thing NO-Body MENTIONED:

You Said Concerts/Music Shows Right ?

Nope Sorry Dont Get the Z1 ... i was standing Near a BIG concert Speaker and Near is 10ft distance ... all the Sound recoreded during the video was a mix between sound and distortion. So if You intend to Stand Next to Speakers Stay Away AND GET

a Lumia1020 .. its an amazing camera device with a built in phone feature !
[Xperia Z1 General] Rekoil:
plsdunbiteme has one post so I'm guessing this is just a troll, but there are some interesting topics in his message that I would like to discuss.

Firstly, I have never understood this obsession everybody has with IR blasters, don't most TV's today have smartphone remotes that work through WiFi and are much more reliable anyway? Besides, you have to program an IR blaster on a phone and it's just never that practical, I should mention my only experience with this comes from remote apps on 90's PDAs, I realise it's likely much easier to use these days, but the impracticality comes from the technology doesn't it? IR doesn't pass through objects, and it is directional, meaning you have to point your phone at the TV to use it, and since you have no tactical feedback it just becomes difficult. The way I see it, IR blaster is the mobile markets version of 3D in cinemas. It's a new feature that can be marketed, but in reality nobody really wants it.

And removable battery, yes, there are certain pros to removable batteries, such as being able to carry multiple charged batteries, and swap them out as they drain, or to replace a degraded battery with a fresh one when its active charge cycle becomes too short to be practical. But in reality most people do not ever do this, and it is a fact that an internal, non-removable, battery has fewer safety regulations tied to it and as a result, a non-removable battery can contain a higher charge in the same form factor as a removable one. Batteries tend to outlast their devices in my experience, and any scenarios where multiple batteries could be useful, swapping batteries is usually not practical (e.g. skiing trip, sailing, etc).

Personally I'll take a higher capacity, higher quality, non-removable battery before a statistically less safe, thicker, removable one any day.
[Xperia Z1 General] babylonbwoy:
Never hear about camera overheating in Xperia Z1 or any other Xperia.

XZ had a overheating issue but it was because of the processor not the camera.
[Xperia Z1 General] lee480:
Firstly, it's extremely interesting to note that at least two XDA users created new accounts just to post in this thread and advertise the LG G2.

Secondly, as a normal human, I don't give a nickel about viewing angles. Z1's screen destroys G2 in many other ways.

Thirdly, LG is well known for horrible software support. Since camera is your priority, Z1 is for you. Z1's camera puts the G2 to shame.

Your choice.
[Xperia Z1 General] acervenky:
Ordered Mine :highfive:

Its White:D

Regards,

acervenky,

XPT
[Xperia Z1 General] omnius1:
Over exaggerated viewing angle criticisms aside, UI is the biggest thing for me. It's how you interact with the OS all day every day, that's why it's called a User Interface. And LG's is god awful ugly. Even a launcher can do no more than skin the home screen. The core apps, settings, and menus still display that horrendous gingerbread era ugliness you have to look at day after day and that was the show stopper for me. Sony's UI is not only much nicer, but it goes even deeper than that in besting the G2 because all the little polishing touches Sony put into various aspects of jellybean are a marvelous bit of engineering finesse. That buttons on the backplate gimmick is also terrible. I don't suppose LG's design team use car mounts (cyclists perhaps?). I still see a lot of the bad ol' Goldstar in the G of LG because it just shows me they're more interested in being Hyundai instead of Honda or Toyota.

Lastly I wish LG and their Samsung neighbors down the street would stop using sleaze tactics like hiring 1 post paid shills to pretend to be regular people on forums in order to advertise your phones. It's getting old. Your industry mindset over there is detestable. You cheaply copy Honda and Toyota cars, make cheap knockoffs of Blizzard video games, and the roots of your smart phone industry is built around copying Apple on the cheap too. Take that back to your bosses.
[Xperia Z1 General] plsdunbiteme:
So just because I have one post, and don't toe the xperia z1 love - in line, you insinuate I'm a troll? Lol. I've expressed my opinion and backed it up with examples, how is that trolling?

Fact is having an ir blaster is an additional option that is better to do with than without. Not everyone has a smart tv; plus ir blaster can control other devices like air-conditioners etc. To suggest it's a feature nobody wants us a sweeping statement.

Agree that z1 feels way more premium, and has a better UI than the abhorrent Samsung touchwiz (they should fire the designer). For that reason alone, I enjoy using my z1,but that's all I regard it as - a feel good luxury device that I can show off to my family and friend. For daily work necessities, I rely on my s4 and the little touches of functionality it offers over z1. Like being more pocketable, ir blaster that can be used to operate the projector in my office, or being able to show videos to my friends easily due to better viewing angles

Re battery, I understand some users don't mind non removable battery. But for me personally, it's important as I enjoy the ease of just swapping out batteries without the hassle of carrying a mobile charger with the clumsy wires, plus I like to know I can tax my battery and counteract its irreversible degradation by simply replacing it when it becomes too worn to use practically.

Anyway these are my opinions, it's up to author to decide after reading reviews from both sides of the fence. Hopefully I've provided a different perspective for consideration. And oh yes, the various issues with the phone like touch screen prob, self cracking screen, bent frames are well documented in this forum and the Sony forum itself. Don't blind yourselves to that and pretend it doesn't exist
[Xperia Z1 General] lee480:
It's very odd you created an account just to advertise for Samsung even when the thread author clearly mentioned he was considering between the Z1 and G2. When people come to XDA, they come for ROMs or technical queries. You came here to persuade people to get the outdated Galaxy S4, like an aggressive salesman suddenly popping out of no where, selling outdated products. Pure disgusting. It reminds me of Samsung paying cyber warriors to protect their interest online. I'm also very curious why are you touting the IR blaster. Probably because the IR blaster is the only feature the S4 can beat the Z1. And the final disgusting sales technique used by you is to fabricate lies of "screen cracking and phone bending". This happened for the Xperia Z and not the Z1.

For the record, you're a horrible salesperson. Try putting in more effort.

Ps, you don't want an exploding S4. Be safe than be very sorry.
[Xperia Z1 General] omnius1:
Agreed, ever since Google implemented the ability to alert companies whenever they're mentioned on websites, this kind of thing where people appear out of nowhere and make their very first activity to be to defend the brand mentioned and criticize the competition (often with misinformation) has increased. I guess being caught outright for doing this by the Taiwanese gov't hasn't stopped them from continuing this practice. I for one don't believe his response one bit.
[Xperia Z1 General] plsdunbiteme:
Just check out the Sony support forums for yourself and you'll see that the bent phones, cracked screen and touch-screen problems are experienced by many users. They are all in the first few pages - indicating the problems are still ongoing and not resolved. Also, what you said about my sales acumen (or lack of) doesn't bother me - I have no intention to tout one product over another. If I had a G2, I'd give my opinion on it too; however I only have a S4 besides my Z1 - hence the basis for using S4 as a comparison. Just giving my unbiased view based on my personal experience with these 2 devices.

Z1 is a good, nice phone - just that there are better options out there IMO, seeing how my S4 (which was released a good 6 mths before the Z1) is a comparable device. You can choose to take my opinion or post a logical rebuttal (which you have not done). Why the need to suggest all kinds of conspiracy theories to defend your favourite Sony?
[Xperia Z1 General] omnius1:
They're not theories, you're so obvious that it was mentioned almost immediately after you posted. And you're still obvious by the way. I've seen enough shills that I recognize their style easily now. I suggest you stick to the Samsung S4 support forums. There's plenty more issues there to keep you busy until the S5 comes out. Every phone support forum has those kinds of post. The difference is that the Z1 totally outclasses the S4. Nice try. I hope you're not being paid by the number of people you convince or you'll be lining up for food stamps this week.
[Xperia Z1 General] acervenky:
Back On Topic Please.

Every owner is proud of their respective devices.

Ps.The Op Is Comparing G2 And Z1.

Regards,

acervenky,

XPT
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jimskalajim:
Has anyone successfully gotten Flash player to work with the default browser on 4.3? .I've searched and tried everything but have not had success. Can anyone else share how they accomplished this on the new updated 4.3?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] coolwater22:
yes my flash works with default browser. im watching basketball on it right now. im using this rom: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2582027

hope it helps.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] vader4633:
Goto adobe archives here http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.html

Scroll to Flash Player for Android 2.x and 3.x archives and install the first one. They update it often so check periodically.

Here's a you tube video as well (he's using the note 3 but it's the same way to do it)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtm7MyaoZg0
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ianmb:
Im on Smoothest Note2/3 ROM and this Flash Player works great!
[Xperia Z1 General] tdthd:
I have a xperia z1, with locked bootloader, being of yoigo spain.

I will soon release to send it to sony.

I made a backup of the partition ta in the .534 version before sending it to sony.

after you send to sony, that backup continues to serve, or to change the permission, it could fall back to version .534 and seguirdad to back again, thanks.
[Xperia Z1 General] olokos:
I couldn't understand NOTHING you said except the first sentence. Don't use Google translate. It's rubbish. Try to translate Chinese website to your language and see for yourself.

Ask your English teacher to help you write a thread.

Wysłane z mojego C6903 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
Use lexocool.com with SDL to translate. The site is in Spanish too.
[Xperia Z1 General] el_marto:
I think he wants to know if the TA part backup from a .534 ROM will still be of use after Sony unlocked the Bootloader (kinda strange thingy that I don't quite understand regarding Sony unlocking the Bootloader if you ask, telling them you don't have a contract or stuff like that... Never mind...)

Thing is, for that, I think someone mentioned that the ROM must be a .290, so, the question is more like

"Can I use a .534 TA Partition backup done whilst the BL was locked with the Unlocked Z1 running .534 or .290 for [whatever I want]?"

[MENTION=2652845]tdthd[/MENTION]: Correctou? ;)

Cheers,

I
[Xperia Z1 General] tdthd:
My English is not very good and so I wanted to write. Thx.
[Xperia Z1 General] jamespmi:
Once you have a Network-Provider unlocked Phone in Spain you can ask Sony to unlock the bootloader for you. Strange but somehow everybody does it this days...

To the question, yes your backups will be usefull. But you won't need them as Sony doesn't have to touch your system at all. It's just a bootloader flash thing.

(Te sirven los backups pero no los necesitas porque Sony solo toca el Bootloader y no te cambia nada del sisema. Y ves actualizando porque con el 534 quedas un poco atras)
[Xperia Z1 General] xasbo:
Is this a Spain-only deal? I would love to get Sony to UB for me.

This is only true if Sony only modifies whether the bootloader can be unlocked. If Sony unlocks the BL, then it will wipe the TA partition... but maybe they would also be kind enough to backup and restore TA for you at that time.
[Xperia Z1 General] jamespmi:
Well consumer protection is quite lazy if not practically unexisting in S_pain. But they adopt European laws faster than anybody. One of this new laws obliged network operators to unlock the sim-lock if the phone is not subventioned or the device is entirely paid. Said this why should the bootloader being kept locked?

Spaniards know exactly how to ask for their rights if they get something for free.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] joey jojo:
hi guys, still getting to grips with my new universal device, just wondered,

the little dot above the green phone answer key, is that a sensor for keyboard as the backlight only works in the dark, its very clever idea from HTC if it is!!! 8)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] cktlcmd:
Yes, that is a light sensor.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] joey jojo:
i thought it was, but when i put my finger over it, when its light and press a button, it does not turn the backlight on, so i thought, hmmm, maybe not then. :? :D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] cktlcmd:
You can change how long the keyboard backlight will shine using this registry hack from the WIKI pages:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Backlight\QKeyLedTimeout

I set mine to shine for a minute, and for my device to shut off after 2 minutes.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Carnivor:
i also used a perenant marker on my sensor, as it had to be pitchback before it worked, now its just has to be dusk like.