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[Xperia Z2 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Come on Dude what you expect from Sony to put Exmor RS in the front facing camera??

what ever it is its doing its job..its up to personal preference...Sammy is a diff manufacturer using diff parts...

and i dont think rear camera is any better without light, how you expect to use it in complete darkness...without flash..??

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Check the sim in other handset and see if problem persists also try using other sim in Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] KyleSforza:
I did mention that its grainy in low light areas, and when I said other phones have it too, I meant phones which came out this year. I've tested M8 in the store and its front cam had the same issue.

Take pic with front cam in outdoors and you won't see it being grainy at all.
[Xperia Z2 General] Abhi Dahiya:
Why the he*l would anyone capture pic in complete darkness with front cam and too without any flash ???

Ur very basic logic is flawed !

:facepalm:
[Xperia Z2 General] unmaskedfalesh:
That's exactly i asked him..n he was like i don't understood his question...complete darkness he says..most of the people dont even bother using front cam unless its for video calling
[Xperia Z2 General] sharingspider:
I have just bought Z2 - 2 days back selling my Note 3 N9005. My first Sony Device :laugh:

I have been facing issues with Camera of heating I guess that is the same with everyone. :rolleyes:

Also the sound of the Speaker is really low - Any tricks for increasing the same or nothing can be done unless you root it. :cyclops:
[Xperia Z2 General] randomuseresato:
[MENTION=4333591]manu44[/MENTION]

Sony front cameras are never brilliant, so you just have to deal with it. There is nothing that can be done now. :)

You should have checked the front camera quality in store before buying it.
[Xperia Z2 General] Ame123:
Hey guys i wantwd to ask a question. Are timeshift video darker in indoor conditions? Compared to 4k or 1080p?View attachment 2783178View attachment 2783179
[Xperia Z2 General] kannanX10:
Yes it is somewhat darker
[Xperia Z2 General] KyleSforza:
Turn the X-Loud in sound settings, that doubles the sound output. ;)
[Xperia Z2 General] sharingspider:
Let me try the same & get back to you
[Xperia Z2 General] Dpk1:
Got my Z2 replaced!

Guys! I got my Z2 replaced under warranty as it had touchscreen issues. As I had mentioned earlier that my first Z2 had no defects (14W18) except highly sensitive touchscreen. After a while I realised that it would malfunction quite often and a slight drop any liquid (like sweat) over it would make the screen go crazy! So, I had it checked at sony (on 31st may) where the issue was confirmed & I was offered a replacement. I was hesitant but went for it anyway. Today I got the new Z2 (14W20) and was relieved to find that it's screen has no issues thus far. It does have a very slight gap at top right & bottom left (front) but it's not noticeable. I've been checking the screen, camera, speakers & the phone in general for the last 3-4 hours but no issues so far. Haven't tried 4k yet but camera hasn't shut down while clicking pics for 30 minutes (it does heat up though).
[Xperia Z2 General] :
Anyone here in this thread using Sony Digital Noise Cancelling Headset (MDR-NC31EM) ? how is your experience with this headset ? Please Need A Short Review About this headset...

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Congrats That u got a replacement, But Sony service center failed to find my hissing sound on the ear speaker during calls.. i have to visit another sony service center by next week...
[Xperia Z2 General] Abhi Dahiya:
Afaik drop of water on screen or wet hands used on screen would make anyone's z2 go crazy! I don't think it's related to over sensitivity or your Ex-Z2. You should try it on new z2 too.

But z2 owners do correct me if i'm wrong.

And you mentioned malfunctioning? Was there any other kind of issue with screen?
[Xperia Z2 General] :
i dont have any issues with the screen.. its super sensitive.. more smooth than my previous Z1
[Xperia Z2 General] Dpk1:
In fact, I did check it. I used wet fingers, put a drop of water on screen, no issues. My previous screen was super sensitive to wet touch, it would keep reacting to wet marks. Sometimes it would react even without touching (dry), zoom while scrolling a webpage etc. The new Z2 touchscreen I got is free of any such issues. Also, the camera on this one seems to focus better in daylight than my previous Z2.

P.S - My brother's Z1 also doesn't have any issue with touching with wet fingers, nor with dry touch. BTW, my real problem with previous Z2 wasn't with wet touch (although annoying) but with screen oversensitivity to normal dry touch.
[Xperia Z2 General] Ame123:
Its very strange that 4k recording is unstable on the z2. But it is amazingly stable and perfect on the z1. It doesnt heats up nor it is FC the camera app. Wonder what was sony planning.
[Xperia Z2 General] paras:
I have the noise canceling headset that comes with the phone and it's really amazing.The sound is great and it really cancel most noise from environment.

Sent From My Nexus 5 Stock 4.4.3 ART
[Xperia Z2 General] Dpk1:
Glad to hear that! Gives us Z2 users a hope that we too might enjoy prolonged 4K recording without camera FC in future :D! Btw, has 4K update for Z1 been officially released by sony or has it been ported? What is the average bitrate & framerate of the 4k videos shot using Z1? The Z2 does around 55 Mbps of video bitrate @ smooth 29-30 fps.
[Xperia Z2 General] :
Really ? omg this is unfair for us Z2 owners

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What abt bass and sound output .. Is it low ?
[Xperia Z2 General] Ame123:
Its the same as z2. Smooth at 30fps and 55mb\s bit rate. :) and its ported by some grt developers :) even full hd at 60fps works now and timeshift too. :)
[Xperia Z2 General] vijay99:
[MENTION=5036246]Ame123[/MENTION]

Can you give me the link of that thread?? I also want 4k on my z1..:)

Thanks :)
[Xperia Z2 General] ravishah922:
Is the headset output 1W as other rival fones like LG G3 nd iPhone 5s???
[Xperia Z2 General] kannanX10:
Actually z1 prototype does had 4k but it was dropped at launch......for superior bass do try s5 exynos(just kidding don't take it seriously) actually it's having wolfson audiochip which reproduces superb bass effect even without enabling bass option meanwhile z2 is somewhat soft even with sennheiser IE6
[Xperia Z2 General] kumar abhishek:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2767005
[Xperia Z2 General] vijay99:
Thanks mate I just did it. Its working so smooth both time shift and 4k. Just recorded a video of 15 secs and it came out to be of 100 mb :o :o :p. But happy to port thm on my z1.

Thanks one again :)
[Xperia Z2 General] kumar abhishek:
Thank the original devs bro not me and btw checkout new update
[Xperia Z2 General] sandy.parulekar:
Does anybody know which one is better from SBH80 & XBA-H3 for z2.
[Xperia Z2 General] One Twelve:
What's the longest you can record in 4k on the Z1 ?
[Xperia Z2 General] :
Going to sell my Z2 for bring one new.. coz sony service center failed to identify the hissing noise problem, its very much annoying me.. many people suggest tat the new patch of z2 looks fine..

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SBH80 i have this one... superb call and sound quality...
[Xperia Z2 General] vijay99:
I recorded 4k video of 1 min 51 secs on my z1 and of a size 735 mb. After 1:51 camera was automatically closed showing that camera is too much heated.
[Xperia Z2 General] kannanX10:
Noise cancelling MDR NC31EM announced for india

Noise cancelling MDR NC31EM announced for india priced 2990/-,it will be available from next week via sony centers and xperia stores..................

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dont do that i have checked 3 devices all r having the same issues reg earpiece output like random hissing and noise issues,will be fixed by sony....else insert ur sim in demo z2 devices available in sony centers in chennai and check it out before buying a new one......................
[Xperia Z2 General] :
great news for noise cancelling.. but how will it be solveable ( hissing) if its a hardware related issue..
[Xperia Z2 General] Abhi Dahiya:
Link to the news ???

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So this dismisses the Earlier speculated theory that Z1 performs better than Z2 in 4k!

Z2 FTW!!! :good:

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Why don't you try different service centres ?
[Xperia Z2 General] :
not only me, so many z2 owners have this problem.. still i dont know whether it is related to hardware or software... i changed every sim cards.. still the problem continues.. apart from this hissing sound, the mobile is beast in everything...
[Xperia Z2 General] kannanX10:
its occurs randomly not in all calls..................if its hardware issue u will notice it almost in all the calls
[Xperia Z2 General] :
then mine is hardware related issue.. coz i get hissing noise on every calls
[Xperia Z2 General] kannanX10:
xperia store manager recieved a mail from sony india reg availability and pricing----------------

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its better u try with a demo device and make desired number of calls and check for the issue before coming to any conclusions
[Xperia Z2 General] :
the hissing sound is clearly visible in calm places bro.. the phone main feature is calling.. i never faced any issues on my z1.. but this one is very much annoying me..
[Xperia Z2 General] kannanX10:
even phonearena also mentioned abt this issue in their review

http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Z2-Review_id3695/page/4

http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Z2-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S5_id3699/page/4
[Xperia Z2 General] sharingspider:
I can't sync my contacts some how to z2 using Google. Everything else is synced not contacts. When I check whatsapp I can see all my contacts. Even.when I call a known number I am getting their name however it's not visible in contacts any clue guys what's happening?
[Xperia Z2 General] anmolbedi:
Take backup or export contacts in Gmail and then sync once from your mobile. After it completes, import the contacts back in Gmail and you should be able to sync.
[Xperia Z2 General] randomuseresato:
Headset output is 1W only on the Iphone 5s.

LG G3 does not have 1W headset output but a 1W stereo loudpseaker.

Z2 headset output is 0.29 W
[Xperia Z2 General] Ame123:


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Soryy to say but i recorded 5min of 4k recording without any problems and then i stopped recording.
[Xperia Z2 General] Abhi Dahiya:
But than some users here have done 5+ min of 4k on Z2 too!

All i'm sayin is that due to identical HW in z1 and z2 they are going to perform equivalent
[Xperia Z2 General] badelemental:
Guys ... how to find out the phone batch. I saw in thread talking about 14w18 or 14w19. Any idea ?

UPDATE : I got it. The details are on this site. Link : http://www.naldotech.com/what-batch-is-your-xperia-z2-and-does-it-have-problems-lets-find-it-out/
[Xperia Z2 General] kannanX10:
pull the microsd card tray.......
[Xperia Z2 General] badelemental:
I got it man. Thanks ... BTW which batch do you have ?
[Xperia Z2 General] kannanX10:
14w18
[Xperia Z2 General] badelemental:
Same here ... I was searching on other thread and some are on 14w19.
[Xperia Z2 General] kannanX10:
dont bother about batch number as other thread OP has confused many z2 users........batch no and issues are not correlated

actually in z1 everybody stated that bh904 serial no batch had serious issues but i had mine starting with bh904 and never had any issues and i tested it thoroughly............so dont give a thought abt it........check whether ur device is perfect,if its then enjoy ur device
[Xperia Z2 General] manu44:
I also want to get it replaced . a few questions if you can help.

After how many days from the date of purchase you got it replaced?

Did you give them the box and all accessories?

If yes then was the new box sealed packed?

How many days it took for them to replace it?
[Xperia Z2 General] Dpk1:
Ok, if you have an issue with your Z2 which you can demonstrate to the sony rep then they'll surely offer you a replacement.

- I got it replaced after 11 days of purchase (mainly for it's touchscreen malfunction).

- Yes (please don't ask me how or why), but ideally you have to give them box with accessories only for a DOA (valid within 7 days of purchase). Otherwise you'll have to submit just the phone which shall be replaced with a new one.

- Yes, the box was sealed & it's contents were untouched, just like the one we buy from a store. They even took my original bill & gave me another one for the new Z2 (same shall be given even if only the phone is replaced).

- 7 days.
[Xperia Z2 General] manu44:
Thanks for the update.Another Question. the new phone did you check the back camera for Off center issue and is when the phone heats up us the camera crashing with the message to cool down?
[Xperia Z2 General] Dpk1:
IMO camera being a bit off center or slight gaps in chassis are normal (as they are barely noticeable) & not an issue as they do not affect the normal functionality of the phone in any way. Camera heating & force close (at around 46 deg C battery temp) on 4k recording is an issue present on almost every Z2 I've seen or heard of. Mine recorded a 4k video for 4 min before it fc (temp is ~40 deg C here). It can be fixed in future by software updates. Other than that no camera issues while clicking pics or full hd videos.

I, however, would suggest you to checkout a few other Z2 units before sending in yours for replacement. And if you're just sending it for slight gaps / camera off center, then I would advise you against it as the replacement might be worse!

P.S - Has anyone here succeeded in filming a 4k video for >5 minutes outdoors so far without camera fc?
[Xperia Z2 General] Abhi Dahiya:
Guys hurry up if anyone is thinking of buying Z2 !

New Xperia Z2 units have started arriving in India without any SmartBand or SmartCover!!! The ****ty thing is that I can't buy before 17 June :(
[Xperia Z2 General] badelemental:
Thats great. This will reduce the price I guess. I will tell my friends about it.
[Xperia Z2 General] One Twelve:
Just what i was waiting for. unmaskedfalesh said it would happen, he was right :victory:

Otherwise i've been looking at this G2 which is 4G capable and thinking of companies like reliance jio as well as others that want to make a big push with 4g later this year (no gurantees on this however). And it dawns on me 4G would be desirable (essential?) feature to have. But you can have it now if you have a g2 802t and live in cities which airtel has 4g available. Won't be able to move much as towers are still limited but that will change as it becomes pan india.

Airtel charges the same for 4G as 3G. Why ? because so few end devices can use 4g. 5s/5c and low end huawei ascend P1, xolo something and now the updated G2 802t.

What do you guys think of this. How much of a big deal is 4G ? would you replace a phone to have it or could you get by with 3G.

Is getting a phone that does not have 3G a good idea at this time ?

LG could do it wth couldn't sony. Maybe they will use a better 4g chip.

Damn it, i don't want to get a G2.
[Xperia Z2 General] sachinaik:
Airtel 4G for 10GB : 1000Rs

Airtel 3G for 12GB : 1555Rs

It's better to wait for a 4G enabled device.

Apple is releasing a 5.5 inch phablet in september...

N4 might have 4G support...

Don't buy LG as it's literally crap...
[Xperia Z2 General] badelemental:
Well for now Airtel is using 2300Mhz frequency and apart from iPhone very less support this 4G LTE standard. As per Airtel they will implement 1800Mhz one which will take some time. Until then 4G phones will be limited in India.

As for Apple phablet I don't think it's a good idea coz if iPhone itself is above 50K I think they will charge 60K for phablet. Also iOS is too restricted and lack proper multitasking. If they change resolution then again every App has to be updated or the App looks bad. Android is much more powerful and flexible. I am an Android developer and I can tell that the UI flexibility is better than iOS. App can be scalled to any resolution keeping it's beauty intact but in iOS it's different as you only have to code for specific devices. And yeah in WWDC they also added a resizable iPhone and iPad in emulator so that confirms that there will be new iPhone and iPad sizes. Still they price their products too much.
[Xperia Z2 General] Dpk1:
Few things which you must keep in mind while considering a 4G / LTE phone in India :

- Airtel has announced 4G only in very few cities with very limited network coverage / mobility.

- 4G speed is currently claimed to be 4-5 times faster than 3G, but Airtel seems to have limited the max speeds to 10Mbps (3G speeds can reach 7.2Mbps).

- 4G / LTE usage not only drains the battery pretty fast (much faster than 3G), but would also increase the data consumption & hence cost more.

- We can't say for sure after how long the 4G / LTE networks shall become widespread here in India when even the 3G networks aren't so well covered.

So, going for a different phone (than Z2) just for 4G would be moot at present in India. Seemingly, that's why most high end smartphones come without 4G support here.

P.S - One question to all Z2 owners here. Can any body post the battery usage by voice calls (%) vs that by the screen? I'm curious as my Z2 seems to consume more than twice as much battery power for voice calls than that is consumed by the display. Please see the screenshots below for reference.
[Xperia Z2 General] badelemental:
Z2 at 40K

Guys ... Z2 is selling now at 40K over at eBay. The seller said that this is imported from Singapore. If anyone is interested here is the link : http://www.ebay.in/itm/Brand-New-Original-Sony-Xperia-Z2-Water-Resistant-Black-/141311865650?pt=IN_Mobile_Phones&hash=item20e6d7f332
[Xperia Z2 General] sandy.parulekar:
micro sd card

Guys,

Pls guide me, following memory card will support z2 or not.

Samsung pro 64 gb (MB-SG64D/AM) UHS-I

Features are-

1. Up to 90MB/s read speed, 80MB/s write speed

2. Great for Digital Cameras, DSLRs, Camcorders and PCs.

3. Optimal speed and performance for high definition video content such as movies, HD videos, 3D videos.

4. Water proof, Temperature Proof, X-Ray proof, Magnetic proof

5. Compatible with devices with SDxC slots
[Xperia Z2 General] :
i am using SanDisk MicroSD Card 64 GB Class 10 Ultra, its flawless on my z1 and z2 both... no issues so far.. not a single issue..

http://www.flipkart.com/sandisk-microsd-card-64-gb-class-10-ultra/p/itmdawkqqfacznhc?pid=ACCDAWKHYHCKMQDU&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=sandisk+64gb&ref=50c4fe18-7e71-434c-8a5e-f84c24ebfafe
[Xperia Z2 General] sandy.parulekar:
The bro
[Xperia Z2 General] nanisunil9:
HI guys,just got my new Z today,everything is fine as of now,but the phn gets really hot while i first updated all the apps and used the phn for a while,specially when using the camera,that too for very little time and still its getting really hot,is that a defective phn or z2 is getting hot than other phones just coz its made of a glass back?
[Xperia Z2 General] shockerz1z:
the write speed of SanDisk is slightly lower than Samsung so i would go for http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-Adapter-MB-MG64DA-AM/dp/B00IVPU88U
[Xperia Z2 General] Lakshay Sethi:
Hello

I was planning on buying Xperia z2 from a local dealer in Delhi. I checked the price of the phone on flipkart and its showing 48990. Thats with the smart band and all goodies.

My local dealer is selling the phone for 40k but without the smart band. Is this a good deal or i should buy the phone with the smart band?
[Xperia Z2 General] sharingspider:
Really Common issue with Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] badelemental:
I feel you should go for lower priced one as most of us don't even use SmartBand.
[Xperia Z2 General] Lakshay Sethi:
Thanks. Also i read through the thread and found people talking about the batch number and the problems associated with the device on specific batch number.

Firstly can the batch number be known just by looking at the box? Also which one should people preferably get?

And what are the people over at sony doing about the issue?

Any help would be great.
[Xperia Z2 General] :
u cant identify the patch number in the box.. it will be on sd card slot..
[Xperia Z2 General] Lakshay Sethi:
Hmm and are the people at sony doing something about the problems that occur?
[Xperia Z2 General] :
but i didnt feel any difference san disk are most trustable in memory card and pen drives.. while recording videos nor photos i didnt get any issues.. i always prefer san disk over any other company for memory cards...

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some says it will be solvable in future firmware updates..
[Xperia Z2 General] Lakshay Sethi:
Well then as of now is there anything i should look into before buying the handset! Or all would do good?
[Xperia Z2 General] :
check whether it has any gaps in the top and bottom of the display.. check the call quality.. mine hav hissing sound during calls.. sony service centre said tat its not hardware related issue.. it will be solvable in future phone updates.. other than this overheating issues are common for everyone..
[Xperia Z2 General] Lakshay Sethi:
Thats obviously something il check once il open the sealed box. I thought if theres something i could look into before i open the box to check if I'm getting the right one. Many thanks for the help.

Edit: Since the issue being software related. Have you tried any other rom to see if it is still there?
[Xperia Z2 General] :
No i didnt... i have to check some..

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Please Ask other members too before u buy... ask abt their opinions abt issues...
[Xperia Z2 General] Lakshay Sethi:
Yep. After reading a couple of other threads here at xda its hard to decide whether to get the handset or not since many issues have been reported.
[Xperia Z2 General] :
but mine has only hissing sound problem other than this problem z2 is completely beast in everything... many people here in xda talk abt z2 photography is grainy, saturated bla bla bla.. but if u knw photography this phone is a best fit for camera right now compare to all other high end devices...
[Xperia Z2 General] Lakshay Sethi:
It surely is. What batch number is yours? Also where did you get the device from?
[Xperia Z2 General] :
14w18... from chennai
[Xperia Z2 General] kannanX10:
don't bother abt batch no and all eventually that thread correlating batch no to issues has been closed by mods for causing lot of panic and confusion among new z2 owners.........on purchasing check for real issues in display like dead pixels/ yellowish tint and check all flaps are proper whereas gaps and off center camera issues are really no issues and it doesn't affect in any means...........z2 is damn good device without a doubt having used z2 & s5 simultaneously for some time i decided to go with z2 without any hesitation only thing that s5 does better is in outdoor day time imaging where s5 images has slightly better details than z2 when cropped other than that z2 wins in every other aspect(its my personal opinion)

in reg to call issues-in noisy environment z2 produces amazing earpiece sound output whereas in idle place it does produces some noise and hissing sound bcos of digitalization i think which can be solved with sw update...........................
[Xperia Z2 General] sierrarohan:
There are absolutely no issues in my handset, aside from some overheating issue but it is understandable as normal temp. Here is hovering around 40 degrees C. But I will suggest to actually buy the handset and then check instead of making idle speculations because its a really gorgeous handset!