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[Xperia Z2 General] badelemental:
So planning on coming back ? haha
[Xperia Z2 General] :
Those who wanted to root their xperia z2 without any glitch try this thread, i succesfully rooted even though i am very beginner in flashing etc... i tried towelroot method.. its says rooted but most of the functions were not working.. I think some guys frm here successfully rooted include me... (no need to unlock bootloaders)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784757&page=6
[Xperia Z2 General] KyleSforza:
Already applied for return of this shi8. Waiting for call from FK. Will re purchase Z2 after I receive my refund, and really hope this time I get a perfect Z2. :p
[Xperia Z2 General] nhnt11:
The new version of the towelroot tool (v4) should root the z2 seamlessly with no persisting issues. I've personally tested my mount hack at least 10 times, it works. There really is no need to downgrade and lose data and so on.

Unrelated:

Xposed fixes almost everything I missed/disliked in the stock rom :)
[Xperia Z2 General] :
Rooted users have you tried this ? sound boost mod is awesome.. its too loud with my xb 90 ex.. simply great

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2758189
[Xperia Z2 General] badelemental:
Hehe. I know your frustration bro. Even now I use HTC One X for development purpose and it is damm slow compared to Z2 and also has ****ty battery life. I use Z2 for everything except development coz I try to make rooted app sometimes :P
[Xperia Z2 General] KyleSforza:
I actually still use my Xperia Ray. I'm too used to Sony's ecosystem. My productivity is much higher on Sony products compared to others as I know my way around them. :p

HTC can't match that at all! It lacks too much stuff, it still needs to grow a lot.
[Xperia Z2 General] :
I too had ray before.. such a neat and awesome device
[Xperia Z2 General] badelemental:
Flipkart should start a try n buy option for you ... LOL You can try all Z2 and keep the one you like :D

BTW : From what I observed is if you don't want to use any flip case go for black Z2 as white plastic molding around the frame tend to pick dust/color very easily. Black one does not have that issue. I use a flip cover so I have kept it's shine though :cowboy:
[Xperia Z2 General] susmitpatil:
I'm about to buy Z2 soon.

Just worried about the heating issues. Has Sony fixed it through some software updates as of yet ?

Also, since the ambient temperatures in India are pretty high and Black colour tends to heat up rapidly, I'm thinking of going with White colour Z2. Is this logical or am i just thinking too much ?
[Xperia Z2 General] KyleSforza:
Well my white Z2 heated very less compared to the HTC One M8.

M8 gets so hot that you'd want to puke, its whole back and sides get hot, specially under the HTC logo on the back.

Heat management is much better on Z2 I must say. Its just over hyped by some reviewers who tried high end games on the Z2 while they played Angry Birds on the M8.
[Xperia Z2 General] paras:
it's coz m8 is made of metal.

Sent From My Sony Xperia Z2 D6502 White .402
[Xperia Z2 General] KyleSforza:
So just because M8 is made of metal reviewers would ignore the over heating on it? o.O
[Xperia Z2 General] paras:
most phones do so it's a given maybe that's why they don't mention it alot.

Sent From My Sony Xperia Z2 D6502 White .402
[Xperia Z2 General] KyleSforza:
But they mentioned it on the Z2. Which heats less than the M8. :silly:
[Xperia Z2 General] One Twelve:
Gets hot doing what ?
[Xperia Z2 General] KyleSforza:
When gaming. Also it gets warm during normal usage.
[Xperia Z2 General] jass619:
I was playing asphalt 8 with simultaneously charging my phone via magnetic cable. I noticed that when I started playing the game the battery was at 18 % and when I stopped playing the game it dropped down to 16 %. So is this bound to happen or there is a problem somewhere?
[Xperia Z2 General] sharingspider:
Correcto
[Xperia Z2 General] Anurag_dixit:
Need Help

I am going to purchase a Z2 tomorrow, can some one answer these questions

1) Can anyone verify if the manufacturing defects (read gaps, alignment of cameras) are taken care of with the new build.( I mean 14W19..20)

2) Is there a way of checking the batch without opening the box??

3) Has the new update solved the call issues (static, humming and other problems during the call). I don't want to waste 50k if I am not able to make a clear call.

4) Is there any problem when listening the audio, in busy and noisy places. I have any xperia S and I have to literally dig in to hear the voice in a noisy , crowded place.

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Additionally which SD card should I purchase, so that there are no lags in making videos
[Xperia Z2 General] sharingspider:
1: 14w20 has no defects at all so good to go. There is no way you can check the same without opening the box. Go to a store which has pumping sales so u gotta get a w20 ;)

2: No issues exist regarding calls and stuff at all. Everything is sorted post. 402 update. So u can go for it without being worried :)

3: There is no issues in a noisy place at all. Output is pretty good in Aux as well as with my Dr Beats headsets. Sony stock headphones are crap in Indian Variant so haven't opened it till now at all.

Hope this was helpful :).
[Xperia Z2 General] Anurag_dixit:
Thanks, I am going to purchase the noise cancelling headphones as well, so hope no issues . Can you guide me with the SD card best suited with this phone?
[Xperia Z2 General] :
Seriously..? i purchased mine last week at phoenix mall in chennai, batch 14w20, hissing noise remains....

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I have sold my one month old z2 black and purchased white one last week.. dont look for batch.. mine is 14w20 but hissing noise remains during calls... every batch has some issues...
[Xperia Z2 General] sharingspider:
Very strange Mate. I have around 7 folks with 14w20 none have issues.
[Xperia Z2 General] :
sony mobile service center executive said its due to noise digitalization.. upcoming software update for noise issues alone.. between i told them i will go to consumer court for they not taking my mobile for service... then i got a call frm him next day
[Xperia Z2 General] sharingspider:
I have luckily no issues then
[Xperia Z2 General] Dpk1:
Same here, no issues with call quality on Z2. On my third Z2 actually and none had any hissing or sound distortion issues of any kind while calling.

@ Anurag_dixit - Just buy from an authorised sony store (try to get latest batch as suggested by fellow member above). Just check the month of import (go for may or higher if possible), and do check the screen & camera for any issues after opening the box (if possible try not to pay before you check the phone). Good luck!
[Xperia Z2 General] Anurag_dixit:
Thanks mate!! I was going to purchase from a shop in Mumbai, I am getting a deal somewhere in between 44k-45k. But I will check for the date of import and the gaps+alignment
[Xperia Z2 General] sharingspider:
All the best buddy!!
[Xperia Z2 General] :
May be u have clean device.. Remember i didnt replace it via sony service center... they failed to identify the hissing noises.. so i purchased brand new xperia Z2.. its 14w20 only... not only me some guys who use 14w20 reported in talk sonymobile website.. just check urself in dat forum
[Xperia Z2 General] ajay_r:
I am buying a Z2 next week in Bangalore. Can someone tell if ADP applies only if its purchased via Sony authorized sales partners or any shop (Univercell,Sangeetha,The Mobile Store) who provide us with proper bill would come with ADP too?? :fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z2 General] :
better go to sony center, i think most of the indian users from xda purchased in sony center only
[Xperia Z2 General] ajay_r:
Cool! Thanks bro :laugh:
[Xperia Z2 General] Dpk1:
I did check the sony forums. That seems to a software bug as it is said to happen randomly. But I can only speak for myself and I haven't had any such call issues so far (I'm on Airtel), maybe I got lucky, either way sony shall fix that with an update so no worries! BTW, did you try any other network sim than your own, and if so then did it have that hissing noise too?
[Xperia Z2 General] :
mine also airtel bro with hspa network.. i tried with reliance same thing happened.. but in service tests no pblms at all.. it could b a sofware bug.. sony guy told me next firmware update for major one and for sound issues.. i donno whether he spoke truth or not
[Xperia Z2 General] KyleSforza:
About SD card go for this if you don't mind the price. Its the FASTEST memory card available to us consumers!! :D

I received mine in 8 days - http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Elect...d=1403372532&sr=8-1&keywords=samsung+pro+64gb
[Xperia Z2 General] paras:
Guys i need some help and advice. I have ordered from in.mobilefun.com and they have neither send my product nor canceling it. Any advice they don't reply to my mails either.

Sent From My Sony Xperia Z2 D6502 White .402
[Xperia Z2 General] Anurag_dixit:
Xperia Z2 purchased

I purchased my Xperia Z2, from a retail shop for 45k.

There is a small gap in the bottom left hand corner, minuscule but it is there. Have also updated to .402 and prior to that there were no issues in call or camera.

Did a 2 min 4k recording with no heating issues, and till present no in-call issues. Although I must say UI is a tad slow ( compared to my friend's M8).

Can someone help me to sync my smart band with the walk-man, not able to do that.

Going to purchase the noise cancelling head phones tomorrow, will post on that tomorrow
[Xperia Z2 General] KyleSforza:
Actually the fast UI is the only thing M8 has. :D Not really that useful when it lacks too much stuff!
[Xperia Z2 General] ajay_r:
By any chance, are you from Bangalore?? :p :p
[Xperia Z2 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Connect the Smart Band to phone

open smart band app and tap edit settings

scroll down n tap applications

under select application > select media player n done

Any time to use the remote just press the button and tap to start the Music Player>>Double Tap to Next>>Triple Tap to Previous

Note: Remote works only when in Day Mode
[Xperia Z2 General] robvandam922:
Im using z2 14w20...no gaps anywhere around the phone,no hissing sound,awesome sound quality,awesome battery life,lasted almost 2 days after full charge even with bit of heavy use and most important of all,my phone has 0 defects..camera slightly offcenter but doesnt matter.Did 7min 4k recording with no heating issues but suddenly showed an error saying that "camera needs to cool down,turning off" something like that.nothing else.so,happy with my z2 :D

Smartband is awesome aswell :)

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used smartband for few mins and showed low battery status,its on charging atm..how would i know if its fully charged? Any indications? and how much time does it take for full charge? and most importantly,is there anyway to turn off smartband? Only way i find is to turn off bluetooth or NFC and it disconnects smartband..do reply.Thanks :)
[Xperia Z2 General] unmaskedfalesh:
15 to 20 Mins from laptop usb and little faster if directly charged from charger.

Yes there is indicator i think you dnt notice when you open Smart band App the battery status is shown there also in new update the notification panel also shows the battery and other notification icons.

Yes you can turn off the Smart Band...Keep holding power button till it vibrates then changes the mode and finally led goes down..a little longer hold is needed..btw

Take a look at the screenshots attached
[Xperia Z2 General] robvandam922:
Longer hold switches me to night mode..it doesnt turn off

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I guess its fully charged..White LED was blinking while charging and now its still
[Xperia Z2 General] unmaskedfalesh:
as i already told it will switch your mode first whether you in night or day and keep holding and it will turn off and you will see the led goeing down
[Xperia Z2 General] robvandam922:
Oh yes it did!!! Thanks a tonne for help mate :D cheers :D
[Xperia Z2 General] unmaskedfalesh:
1 more tip bro

if you ever want to reset your Smart Band do as following

Switch it off and press the power button till single led flashes and then reconnect to your device or any other device.
[Xperia Z2 General] robvandam922:
You are badass!! :) This one actually helped me and i did a reset :D thanks again bro :)
[Xperia Z2 General] :
Guys if you are going to download rom nor anything from mega site pls use this downloader.. 2 times i failed to download Romaur Rom (mega temporary error retrying error).. 3rd time i am getting proper download from this downloader...

http://megadownloaderapp.blogspot.in/
[Xperia Z2 General] unmaskedfalesh:
;) dats right bro
[Xperia Z2 General] ravishah922:
Badass???!!!
[Xperia Z2 General] robvandam922:
This thread only for Z2 users!!! Go back to your crappy htc thread ....
[Xperia Z2 General] AlanDS:
I am an Indian working in Kuwait... Got my Z2 D6503 from local dealer for 199 KWD (~42,500 INR) . I was planning to get a Note 3.. Then I decided against it due to its big size..I am hoping to get more battery backup than Note3 on my Z2...
[Xperia Z2 General] ravishah922:
Is it against the rules to say or view the comments and thoughts on threads other than the fone u have???
[Xperia Z2 General] kannanX10:
every xda member can post and view contents of any thread/forum without violating xda rules................
[Xperia Z2 General] Sachinfan:
i asked it a few days back also and i ask again..........should i buy z2 right now with the manufacturing defect being reported?
[Xperia Z2 General] kannanX10:
if u r interested go and buy as z2 is really a good device,check thoroughly before billing for display issues like yellow tint and stuck/dead pixels by entering service menu and for other hw related issues like proximity sensor,vibrator issues don't bother abt minor gaps and slightly off-centered camera ...............

pricing in xperia stores and sony centers seems to be around 45.5k................
[Xperia Z2 General] robvandam922:
Like i said few pages back,i got z2 (14w20) and has 0 defects with camera slightly offcenter..go for it
[Xperia Z2 General] KyleSforza:
lol Read the title :p

http://blog.gsmarena.com/weekend-poll-results-sony-xperia-z2-owns-htc-one-m8/
[Xperia Z2 General] kannanX10:
got another z2?
[Xperia Z2 General] sharingspider:
U can be banned for good buddy ;)
[Xperia Z2 General] One Twelve:
Battery life test results

Endurance value is what you want and Z2 is 20% higher than note 3.

Course how bright you like the screen will skew this somewhat.

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With or without the smart band ?

FK's prices have not budged at all since launch. Pretty much fixed at the 48.9k mark.
[Xperia Z2 General] :
LoL look at their comments full of htc fan boys.... especially a guy name mukesh park
[Xperia Z2 General] KyleSforza:
Waiting for FK to pick up the Shi8. Its scheduled for tomorrow. Can't wait to get rid of this!!

PS Anyone interested in purchasing Smartband? I'm gonna sell mine. :p

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Yeah he's funny.

The idIology is simple : Internet has hyped the M8 too much, HTC knew where to invest their money. (Go to the internet lol Their TVC)

Anyone who has used the Z2 even once can NEVER EVER go for a HTC product, EVER! I've tried both extensively, and this thing just fails to deliver anywhere except for the benchmarks and smoothness. HTC's OS is too raw and needs to mature a lot to compete with Xperia UI.
[Xperia Z2 General] sierrarohan:
The Best!!!

Guys, Visited Kihim Beach near Alibaug couple of days ago and Happy to say that Z2 did an amazing job!! It was a full day trip so naturally I was worried a bit about battery life! I used Z2 for 3hrs of navigation (Sygic Maps, Offline, GPS On, Maximum Brightness) and took nearly 150 photos (AR Effect too), Recorded 2-3 Slo-Mo Videos, a brief 4K video all while the screen is set to maximum brightness!

While coming back, I listened to Songs for 30-45 minutes keeping the screen off! After all this, there was still 9% of juice left! I have to say, I'm simply amazed by this handset and the Camera is just brilliant!
[Xperia Z2 General] One Twelve:
heh, what about speakers ? who can touch the one there.

one is the fastest foreground shooter. you got moving subjects indoors, best chance of getting clear shots with the one.

one is a niche product, will not suit those who want more general purpose.
[Xperia Z2 General] badelemental:
I voted for Z2 (4 times, from 4 devices) :D
[Xperia Z2 General] KyleSforza:
Actually speakers aren't all that great on One. Being honest, Z2 speakers had more depth, whereas these are just clean loud and that too in games only.

I couldn't notice a difference between One and Z2 speakers while using the stock music apps or YouTube. Its only the games where the difference is noticable. And oh, also Boomsound is a software thing. :p

No, that's because it lacks a shutter key. But yes, it does focus quiet fast! :D
[Xperia Z2 General] ajay_r:
Visited one today and he quoted 48990 and 5k for the noise cancelling earphones!! :confused::(
[Xperia Z2 General] :
Thats really great bro

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wow u got noise cancelling earphone with the box.. u r lucky dude.. we got smartband instead of nc... but the price for nc is too much.. are u sure about nc ?
[Xperia Z2 General] ajay_r:
No no, it was available for separate purchase as an accessory!! and yes, it was MDR-NC31EM and price was 5k!:eek:
[Xperia Z2 General] :
5k??? i thought it will be under 3k...
[Xperia Z2 General] One Twelve:
That means a lot already, yeah Z2 has good sound quality but m8 does both. if only z2 had louder sound. It will get better in the next iteration for sure.

One reviewers ranking is

loudness

m8

1520

1020

5s

note 3

z2

s5

z1c

quality

m8

5s

z2

note 3

s5

1520

1020

z1c

Clearly z2 has improved on sound quality the most since z1/z1c.

How about music tracks alone.

Youtube depends on how well the sound is recorded, i find myself struggling sometimes even on a note 10 with its dual front firing speakers to hear what's been said in a youtube clip and this is indoors.

shutter key only good for launching the camera, better shots come using the on screen button.
[Xperia Z2 General] :
i am getting fine quality photos via superior auto 20mp+15mp mode in Cyber-shot Xposed.. guys this mod is totally awesome...
[Xperia Z2 General] ajay_r:
can you please confirm if the same price is applicable for sony centers in Bangalore as well??
[Xperia Z2 General] robvandam922:
Can you give me cyber-shot mod link? Does it need root? and does it go beyond 20mp with this mod? Im actually unaware of this mod so asked if it works along with 20mp stock cam
[Xperia Z2 General] ajay_r:
hehe, but unfortunately it is 5k!! :p I'm planning on this instead: http://www.ebay.in/itm/SONY-SBH80-S...Mobile_Accessories&hash=item3f34043bdc&_uhb=1
[Xperia Z2 General] :
i already own sbh 80.. its hd blutooth.. sound is very detailed and amazing call quality but its not loud.. atleast its not loud for me.. but i can clearly say sound output is very detailed.. remember it is HD blutooth
[Xperia Z2 General] kannanX10:
inc flip cover and smartband............

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sony india webpage for MDR-NC31EM

http://www.sony.co.in/product/mdr-nc31em

all over india 2990 is the price
[Xperia Z2 General] KyleSforza:
I don't care about "one reviewers" talking of real world tests here, there's no difference in music tracks alone. The audio chips when full. M8 speakers have no depth or proper bass either.

Uhh, shutter key is quiet handy when focusing too. Check out Pocketnow review of the unit if you want.
[Xperia Z2 General] One Twelve:
i don't know what you mean by the quoted bit, but it IS real world

tests

being referred to here. His frame of reference is a lot wider than yours and having interacted with him over a few months i'd trust him. Look, the consensus on this pretty much unanimous, slam dunk for m8 when it comes to this aspect. I find it amusing you would even dispute it.

The guy who dumped the Z2 for what ? a M8 of all devices. What irony. Why ? because he could not do one hand typing with the Z2.

Swype might be the best keyboard out there for one arm bandits but it will prevent you from ever using a bigger screen. I know someone that ended up with a moto x for the same reason, he did not like the m8 beause the metal obstructed signals, Plastic wins and he needs small size so that was that. Z2 too big for one hand typing. i thought maybe too bulky to carry, no, cannot type with one hand.

When people go on about one handed use, you just know one hand typer. Like phablets ? not a one hand typer.

Smartest thing is to learn two handed typing. Not as convenient as one handed but less limiting as far as form factors go. At this rate you will find it hard to get back to xperia, the Z was the best size for you. Unless they can slim down the bezels a bit with the Z3. Otherwise its compact xperia.

You said once you get used to xperia UI its very hard to shift. This is what all the companies are doing, force you into their UI and then they have you hooked for life. stock android is a useful counter to this.

They're still louder. Nobody i know has slammed the m8 for depth if anything its got the most depth of any speakers in that form factor.

Bass is something you cannot really hope to get from such small speakers.

Yeah in good lighting conditions only, though even this is being questioned of late. In low light that shutter key gets in the way of clear shots. Most people love the shutter key, its hailed as an innovation but it comes with limitations.
[Xperia Z2 General] KyleSforza:
I never asked you to trust me now, did I? :p I only put my opinion forward and you quoted me putting yours forward. Maybe we just have different choices for quality music. You can watch it in this video, I find the sound on Z2 deeper and M8 to be somewhat hurting my ears. But again, different people, different opinions. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfEALhb_2Eg

Z2 is amazing for one handed typing, I never dumped Z2. I only went with M8 because I had received the refund on my Z2 so I could repurchase it with 30 days warranty again, the same morning I received the refund M8 was 6k cheaper than the Z2, hearing all the hype about "OMG How its better than for one handed typing and Z2 is a tad bit bigger" I went for it, only to end up with a major dissapointment. Z2 is actually easier to operate and type with single handedly whether it be because of the thin frame or the one handed keyboard.

The reason I will never opt for Moto X is the disastrous battery life. The reason I wouldn't go for the Z1C is the thick ugly bezels, and it looks slightly too thick. A newer device should be an upgrade over the older one in each and every aspect. I don't really consider M8 or Z1C as an upgrade over my previous Xperia Ray. Simply because they do lack in a few things here and there compared to even that 3 years old device. Where Z1C lacks on the looks and thin profile part, M8 lacks in camera resolution and is again, a tad bit thicker.

Thank god I was able to get a return approved for the M8 due to its major heating issues in the Delhi weather.

I do agree Z was according to the best measurements a phone could ever have, it was both slimmer than the Z2 and less wider. But Z isn't Z2.

Actually Z2 takes the BEST low light images FYI. Just look at the comparisons anywhere, and I myself have tested so with the shutter key. :good:
[Xperia Z2 General] :
thank u bro for the info... do u knw any online sellers, selling MDR_NC31EM at this price?
[Xperia Z2 General] sharingspider:
Yes its nationally mate