yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z2 General] hcloud:
More like a replacement - not an upgrade

It's quite possible that Sony simply phases out Z1 production and switch to Z2 (like the iPhone 5 and 5s). The form factor is similar and the platform is almost identical.

Just speculation though.
[Xperia Z2 General] madgalaxy:
Hope a US release with LTE is not too far off. My Z is getting long in the tooth!
[Xperia Z2 General] TheCraig:
Nope. I will not be getting it, or the Z3. I'm happy with my Z1 at the moment and have no plans to change it until it breaks.
[Xperia Z2 General] [Fenix]:
Too bad at mwc 2014 :p

Best feature of sony: stereo speaker

Best feature of samsung: ip67

I think that technology has to offer more...perhaps a sign of the crisis? lol

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[Xperia Z2 General] Gitaroo:
could be, consider the parts similarity.
[Xperia Z2 General] jiggyb21:
The first phone to get me excited since my HTC One. I had a One and after a few months had a problem with the headphone jack. After getting a replacement I thought it was a good time for change and I bought a nexus 5. I have almost no complaints at all about the 5 except the front facing speakers I miss so much. That said I'm always looking for my next phone and while I have a feeling it's the next HTC One I'd likely buy an overseas Z2 until I saw the price. The price is 599euro on Sony's UK website. That's a $1000! That's not happening. Anybody buy an overseas Z... How much was it?

EDIT - redid my math..... It's $800+. My bad. I guess that's still not doable. Fine piece of equipment but that too much for me.
[Xperia Z2 General] MafiaManV:
to those who saw it live, does it have ASF?

I'm asking cause iramas's prototype didn't have one..
[Xperia Z2 General] Impala62:
The price is lower then the Z1. It started at 649€ back last year.
[Xperia Z2 General] jiggyb21:
If I remember correctly the Z and ZL were only priced $100 or less apart when they were released. Almost immediately I bought a ZL online for $550. So maybe I'll be able to find a Z2 for less than the expected $800+..
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
Well I paid almost 1000$ for Z1, that's the price when you wanna own something that is just released.

I bought Z1 just a few days after it arrived in Croatia, (I was very surprised because we are used to wait for a months for new devices but Tmobile finally realized they could have nice market here).

If Z2 was able to get S805 I would easily paid 1000$ for it, I'm sure new flagship, based on S805 will cost same - about 1000$.

That's the way it is and I'm prepared to pay that for something I found good and Z1 was great hit - even today, after six months and new Sony Z2 I'm 100% satisfied with device.

Not a single problem, great battery, awesome screen, great speed and touch screen - I guess I was lucky (with XU, XS and Z1) abd I can't wait for next big thing Sony prepares...
[Xperia Z2 General] jiggyb21:
So it seems all in line then... And don't get me wrong I'm not saying the phone is overpriced. The problem is basically I have a smartphone addiction and I don't keep a phone for long enough to pay that much. I meet heck the last phone I bought was a Nexus 5 for $350...what a device for that money...
[Xperia Z2 General] nb31b:
Sony Mobile USA has had the unlocked HSPA+ C6902 since shortly after launch. I've had mine since October ;)
[Xperia Z2 General] omnius1:
I'm pleased as.punch with the Z1 already, I'll wait for the Z3 in the fall
[Xperia Z2 General] ermond012:
I downloaded all the videos of Z2 and whenever I watch the main one I always get jealous. Haha. As much as I wanted to get one, I won't be able to because first I don't have money (hahaha) and secondly I'm having doubts if it's wise if I sell my Z1 to this. The specs and features are awesome but I'm still not hundred percent sure to swap or not to swap. Cobaidering another flagship will be announced on the H2.
[Xperia Z2 General] dragion:
:crying:

I'm actually quite happy with my Z1s...but do feel a bit bruised by the Z2.

The updated IPS screen is the only thing that irks me...pretty sure that with KitKat, most of the other features will be available for the Z1/Z1s.
[Xperia Z2 General] negrobembon:
The ips screen is quite awesome but the Lcd on the Z1 is not crappy enough to feel that way

Except for the viewing angles of course
[Xperia Z2 General] kingrion88:
damn that screen.
[Xperia Z2 General] chivuletz:
Lotery screen again? It's for all z2 ips?
[Xperia Z2 General] shem2409:
It's gonna be IPS for all screens, same as on Z1 Compact. There will probably be different manufacturers of the screens though. In Z1 Compact one of them is supposed to have a slightly blue tint.

In phone settings you can find White Balance settings, so that any imperfections in color reproduction can be corrected
[Xperia Z2 General] Jiyeon90:
I would love to get the Z2 as well but can't afford it at the moment, I think it's better to wait for the z3, would love to have 32gb and even smaller bezels

Sent from my Xperia Z1
[Xperia Z2 General] kingrion88:
nah. look again.

Z<Z1<Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] hamad138:
Still have that ugly and screen destroying screen protector?
[Xperia Z2 General] AndroPlus:
One screen protecter manufacture bought leaked front panel

http://moumantai.biz/?pid=71431087

and confirmed there's no anti shatter film.

https://mobile.twitter.com/Fussode_COAT/status/438148340937523200?screen_name=Fussode_COAT
[Xperia Z2 General] hamad138:
I dont believe this, Sony isnt that clever
[Xperia Z2 General] gaboh24:
Im gonna stay with my z1, save some money to build a gaming rig hahaha!
[Xperia Z2 General] Aidey68:
I'm not due an upgrade until Oct 2015, but hope that Sony will have a 32Gb option if they're going to go down the 4K recording route, as that's going to chew up a lot of space.

Also wonder if you set it to record direct to micro SD in 4K card whether you need a minimum class card, as I am currently using an old 16Gb class 4 in my Z1.

Hopefully Sony will introduce the 4K recording on the Z1, as we know the phone is capable of doing so
[Xperia Z2 General] iamflamez:
cant believe you guys complain about sony developing new phones! If they didnt develop new phones then you wouldnt have a z1 lol

Maybe they should only make a new flagship once every 10 years then your z1 will be the flagship for longer? hahahaha!
[Xperia Z2 General] hamad138:
Omg sony ditched screen protectors, z2 is a winnee imo
[Xperia Z2 General] jonmorris:
I think that's a bit extreme.

I think every 10-12 months would be an ideal schedule for Sony, or indeed any manufacturer. Especially when manufacturers are now, to a degree, restricted by the pace of new chipsets.

Six month cycles isn't really sustainable and I am sure Sony will eventually see sense, especially now it has the Compact and Ultra models, which in themselves offer a bit more variety and opportunities to 'fill gaps'.

Snapdragon 801 appears to be something Qualcomm has released purely so Samsung, Sony and presumably HTC can offer something 'new' before 805 is ready. It could have just been an overclocked S800, but it wouldn't have sounded so good for any company; thus we get 801!
[Xperia Z2 General] ermond012:
Yeah, I guess waiting is better for now. Just hoping for tge soonest possible rollout of 4.4.
[Xperia Z2 General] zeppelinrox:
I'll leave this here.

I'm sure you agree...
[Xperia Z2 General] m3lover1:
Confirmation for Sony ditching the asf

http://www.androidcentral.com/sony-ditches-permanent-screen-protectors-xperia-z2-devices
[Xperia Z2 General] hamad138:
What glass they use infront? Gorilla Glas?
[Xperia Z2 General] RHBH:
I think it's dragontail.
[Xperia Z2 General] kolyan:
Sony is: ip58 which i would rather have instead of 67
[Xperia Z2 General] [Fenix]:
I know bro but I think that what you look in a phone is more concrete things than two numbers ;) For example i would have liked IR on Z2 but baybe i see it on Z3 :p

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[Xperia Z2 General] ziich:
i would rather have ip58 than 67 although the best would be 68

first number

5= Protected against dust, limited ingress (no harmful deposit)

6= Totally protected against dust

second number

7= Protected against the effect of immersion between 15cm and 1m

8 =Protected against long periods of immersion under pressure

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yea i will not buy another sony phone until i get at least 32gb internal storage (although 64 or even 128 would be heavenly)
[Xperia Z2 General] shem2409:
The storage for recording can be set to the Sd card. Just buy a 64gb card or even a couple of them and you are sorted. Internal storage is always overpriced anyways and is only needed for apps and games.
[Xperia Z2 General] SuperMarioGalaxy:
Sony Xperia Z1 or Z2?

I'm about to trade in my phone, SGS3 for either the Z2 or Z1. Looking for a phone for years to come. Main reason for trading is the faster connection 4G will give for my laptop via wifi sharing.

You guys think its worth getting the Z2 over the Z1? I guess there will be some, but not a huge price difference. I don't care at all about 4K video or the camera (getting the Sony a6000) but I much prefer the stereo speakers and screen (bigger, better and phone not bigger) and the little tweaks over the Z1. Z2 styling pleases me more with the plastic joining the aluminium rounding seamlessly. Only thing I'm worried about is the PVD(?) coating scraping and ruining the look.

PS. Anyone have the purple one of any of the Z phones? Could a man pull it off? I'm in absolute awe for the color.

Thanks!
[Xperia Z2 General] l00ter2011:
!

Well said! It's easier, cheaper and offers mobility:D
[Xperia Z2 General] :
You basically answered your own question. Better loudspeaker and better screen in both quality and size - there's no reason for you not to choose the Z2 unless you can get a Z1 for a dirt cheap price.
[Xperia Z2 General] Raspster:
I am totally happy with my Z1. It's actually the best phone I've had in a good long time - IE - Battery life, form factor, features, ETC. The only thing that erks me is that it doesn't have the stupid screen protector anymore. I hate this damn screen protector. Probably because I've got a few marks in it. Debating on taking it off. I've heard rumors that your warranty will be voided, that you may not be 100% water proof and that you will get WAY more finger prints and smudges with it off. To be honest, I get a boat load of smudges with it on! Can't imagine any more than what I'm currently getting with it on! Anyone take theirs off..?
[Xperia Z2 General] jjwrongjj:
Camera test on the Xperia Z2, iPhone 5s and Nokia Lumia 1520 (auto mode)

Xperia Z2:

5s:

1520:

[YOUTUBE]watch?v=0NKTYPBuGH4[/YOUTUBE]
[Xperia Z2 General] ascariss:
Looks like the Z2 is running new camera software, hopefully it makes it across to Z1.
[Xperia Z2 General] ashouhdy:
do they still put the shutter proof film on top ?
[Xperia Z2 General] demonicangell™:
nope :)

http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/02/25/no-anti-shatter-film-on-xperia-z2-and-xperia-z2-tablet/
[Xperia Z2 General] Raspster:
Will the z2 have AT&T LTE.? I wanna say yes.?
[Xperia Z2 General] paddylaz:
Best reason to upgrade is the improved display.

No longer piss-poor viewing angles.....Every comment on it I've seen from a reviewer at mwc says it's radically improved with a better colour gamut. That plus the (admittedly minor) bezel reductions does it for me. Can't wait.
[Xperia Z2 General] m3lover1:
Definitely get the Z2 if you coming from another phone. The IPS screen, 3gb ram, immediate kit kat, 4k is better than Z1 so if you don't already have the Z1, it would be better to get the Z2. Plus it doesn't come with that damn asf.

And you can totally rock the purple. I had both the purple Z and Z1 and both were freaking awesome.
[Xperia Z2 General] SuperMarioGalaxy:
Like stated before, I answered my own question. I couldn't get the Z1 and regret it for the next 4 yrs. I also had decided to go with the purple. It is absolutely gorgeous.

So when does it come out in Europe? Can't wait.

Anyone have any idea on the soundchip? There is a really good one in my sgs3, wouldn't want to lose SQ.
[Xperia Z2 General] Jiyeon90:
I have the black one and I really regret not getting the purple one, it's so sleek and sexy

Sent from my Xperia Z1
[Xperia Z2 General] dahlem:
I am wondering the same thing!
[Xperia Z2 General] mtl171:
It does. Unlike the Z1, the Z2 (D6503 variant) does support all AT&T LTE bands (2, 4 and 17)
[Xperia Z2 General] Chad_Petree:
I wish sony would have ditched the glass back and instead use the same polycarbonate found on the xperia z tablet 2, I never want to have a device with a glass back again , the nexus 4 was a nightmare, I was always thinking I would break it, and it had scratches like 2 weeks after I bough it, even though I take care of my phones :crying:
[Xperia Z2 General] Mobe1969:
Or a metal back
[Xperia Z2 General] BlackS0ull:
or you can apply a screen protector on the back :) ...I had on Iphone4S on both sides (front/back) and it was very nice
[Xperia Z2 General] shikaziin:
I'll put this phone in my priority list for sure..:)
[Xperia Z2 General] sacredsoul:
Lol I just realized I had the original Z before the G2 and not the Z1. I always thought I was with the Z1 before the G2. I remember the washed out screen, terrible camera and equally terrible battery life on the Z. Looks like Sony fixed them all in 2 releases. Looking forward to my Z2 next month :)
[Xperia Z2 General] gavinfabl:
I hope the photos are better than the noisy Z1 and Sony have mastered the new lens now. If they have this sorted then I might be tempted to get one.
[Xperia Z2 General] dkionline:
Hello guys, hope Z2 will be good, i leaved to samsung after SE Vivaz and come back in next 3 months.
[Xperia Z2 General] ascariss:
The sensor and camera module are the same, so perhaps the lens changed but I hope it did not and the only thing sony did was improve the algorithm and software which hopefully will make it across to the Z1.
[Xperia Z2 General] bdithug:
Sony now has a link on their website to sign up for news and updates regarding the z2.
[Xperia Z2 General] EazyVG:
I hope Sony will import all those additional tweaks/settings and apps, that I have seen from first reviews, from Z2 to Z1 once official KitKat is out, especially the Cam 15.5MP 16:9 wide ratio, as am planning to stick with Z1 and see what Z3 will bring to table.
[Xperia Z2 General] sacredsoul:
Any idea when the review units will go out? Or are they out already. Can't wait for some reviews :D
[Xperia Z2 General] SuperMarioGalaxy:
I don't know how, but this guy already did a review at the day of the launch. I can't put the address as I'm typing on my phone but you can search it on YT. Its titled sony xperia z2 full review and he introduces himself as mike. This probably isn't the final device but a nice review nonetheless. I feel he has something against Sony though.
[Xperia Z2 General] sacredsoul:
Ah yes I watched it a few days ago. I stopped watching when he dissed the water proofing though. "Who needs water proofing?". lol.
[Xperia Z2 General] SuperMarioGalaxy:
He really dissed that lol! I feel the fanboyism is strong with this one. Its a very informative review nonetheless. I recommend wathcing it entirely still! :)
[Xperia Z2 General] zodiac100:
I like the z2 a lot. It's got an amazing display and a more refined chassis than the z1. So much more beautiful. The z1 was very clunky and ugly in my opinion.

Having said that when I look at video comparisons with the note 3, I cry a little inside. It's just so flipping big! Sony's got a lot of work to do to shrink those top and bottom bezels. Side bezels are great but the others are still just as horrendous as the z1s.

Also, I think there maybe hardware differences between its camera module and that of the Z1. Z1 users hoping that they'll get all the goodies in the z2 with 4.4 may be very disappointed when it finally arrives. The z1 is now looking like an early prototype of the Z2. I think there are more hardware differences than at first meet the eye.

The cameras may have the same resolution and sensor but I don't think 4k video or slow motion video will hit the z1. We'll have to wait and see. If I had to put money on it, I'd say we'll have a lot of disgruntled z1 users a few months from now.

4.4 isn't going to be the panacea you guys think it'll be for the z1. The z2 just proves that 6 months isn't long enough to develop a smartphone. All you'll get after such a short time frame is a rough sketch which is exactly what the z1 is compared to the z2
[Xperia Z2 General] Neoistheone2000:
If this phone has an IR Blaster it will be my next phone, I'm ready to change from Samsung.

Starting to not like the physical home button anymore on my S4
[Xperia Z2 General] ashouhdy:
I guess we gotta wait for htc one2 lg g3 or note4
[Xperia Z2 General] bigbrown:
As someone who's worked for a major handset mfr, mobile phones are released in a mad dash to fling sh*t at the wall, and see what sticks. Letting your competition steal your thunder can cost you millions in a matter of weeks. That's why Sony and HTC need to step up their game and try to release before Samsung.
[Xperia Z2 General] SwiftSmoke:
I was hoping for that too but I'm pretty sure it doesn't come with it :(
[Xperia Z2 General] mtl171:
Just checked the white paper. IR blaster isn't listed in the specs.
[Xperia Z2 General] ziich:
that is the problem. 16gb well really 11gb is not enough for apps and games. overpriced or not i want the option of getting 32 or 64gb internal. i mean I'm already paying 500-600 already for it i would not mind having the option of paying 50-100 for more storage. I'm not saying that they should get rid of the 16gb option. they should keep it and offer different storage options.

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yea i think your right about the camera. the guys at pocket now keep on insisting that it has better camera hardware. plus i kind of find it hard to believe that they would not make any improvements to the camera hardware whatsoever. we will have to wait for review units to come out
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] OxyClean:
Anyone try the debrick image at the bottom of the first post on this Sprint forum? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2345860

I have had a t-mobile s3 just sitting around that I hard bricked.

Was going to give it a try when I catch up to my wife who has a 16GB card I can backup and use.

I have known of the sd fix for Sprint for a long time, but they seem to have quite a few different images on that thread
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] WhoWhere:
There's an image for the t999 version of the S3 in the android development section of this phones forms. You would be much better off using that.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] OxyClean:
Awesome deal. I look forward to it. Thank you kindly for your reply!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] tinkyawoo:
i want to know weather Singapore/Malaysia O2 mini

can be update with UK O2mini ROM update.

thank you
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] geoffrey23:
of course can, just make sure you put in the correct ROM. You can go to the ftp for complete ROM available.

cheers
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] tinkyawoo:
update successfull

i update my friend's O2 XDA II with (Xda_II_172181_Final.exe)

from O2.com.uk website.

and it's really good and working fine with Malaysia/Singapore O2 XDA II

and it's nice new OS.

i also want to know weather that (Xda_II_172181_Final.exe) for O2 XDA II

can be installed on O2 XDA II mini?

thank you
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] bliiink:
only magician rom can be flashed to magician, ba rom for ba only.. etc. but if we flash it using o2 uk rom, we'll lose the content in the extended rom. usually its for operator customization such as mms setting, gprs setting etc.

but u still can always download the extended rom from the ftp and run the customization cab after flashin the rom.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] tinkyawoo:
sorry, i dont get what you mean,

my XDA II is Singapore/Malaysia batch..

but now i upgrade using UK ROM and it's working really fine.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] bliiink:
in every rom, there's an extended rom which contain cab files that will be installed after hard reset.

usually this extended rom contain customization for the network operator such as mms server setting, server ip, gprs server setting etc.

when you flash using o2 uk rom, everything will work but some features such as mms and gprs need some tweaking or setting.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] zerimar:
Unless you do BS ROM and take any files from any Ext ROM you like.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] tinkyawoo:
in malaysia , we just contact to phone service provider and they gave instruction on how to setup MMS. GPRS and every service they gave.
[Omni Features Development] cavaliersa:
I saw a video on Youtube sometime back where the guy was showing how to do something on his phone. He then brought up his Power Menu and when he pressed Reboot he had the options to boot to recovery or download etc.

I've since found apps/widgets that does this but it would be pretty cool if this was a part of the system. If I find the video again I will post the link to it here or see if I can find out more.
[Omni Features Development] kl3:
It's already built into OmniROM, since the very beginning, I guess. You must have enabled Developer Options and set Advanced Reboot to true.

Which device are you using? I can confirm this options on my Note II.
[Omni Features Development] cavaliersa:
Thanks klenamenis, found it....awesome! Much appreciated :victory:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
I use the torch a lot so I just downloaded this and I'll definitely let you know how it goes. Thanks!

Verizon S4

Liquid Smooth 4.4

Sprint S4

Negalite 4.4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rahilkalim:
Great app. Been using it for a few days with no issues. Love the incremental increases/decreases.

Anyway to get this to stay in the notification drop down?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DerekZ10:
I might be able to implement that as a setting quick when I get home. And maybe add an option to make it half height too if it's going to be persistent.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rahilkalim:
That would be great. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DerekZ10:
Just updated it. Here's what's new:

Settings Activity has had a makeover. The question mark on the side will explain what the settings do. The image on the left shows what it looks like if the Persistent Notification and the Minimizing Notification toggles are enabled. The right shows what it looks like with the Minimizing Notification toggle off. Notice that when the Minimizing Notification toggle is disabled, zTorch's icon is in the notification bar.

Here is what zTorch looks like in the notification drop down with minimization enabled. The left screenshot is with zTorch minimized. In this state the icon is not in the notification bar. The screenshot ion the right shows the notification expanded with the minimize option enabled, In this state the icon will show up in the notification bar.

Disabling Notification minimization but keeping Persistent notification enabled will cause the notification to appear like the left and middle screenshots. When the Torch is off, only an Activate LED button is present. If there are a large number of other notification, the notification will shrink up. With the Torch on more buttons become available as seen in the middle screenshot. The rightmost screenshot is the notification with both the persistent notification and notification minimization disabled.

Note: This version 1.2.0 has some rough edges. I'll polish it when I have more time. In the future the Settings activity will also be changed to an actual Android Settings layout instead of a generic layout.

EDIT: Version 1.2.1 rounds out those edges.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DerekZ10:
Now that school is out, I'll be updating and posting the source code on github soon
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Great job, works great!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
This looks great. Do you have any plans to update this for nc5 4.4.2 compatibility?