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[Xperia Z2 General] Chad_Petree:
Yes, you're right the m8 has a similar endurance time, which is quite surprising given the fact that the battery is 600 mah smaller ( I don't think the 0.2" display makes a huge difference) , HTC really optimized their device, I think the z2 is just getting good battery life just because the battery is BIG.

I'm a bit underwhelmed , in theory the Z2 should outperform the M8, galaxy s5 and the G2, but it doesn't, that doesn't mean the battery life is bad though

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[Xperia Z2 General] vicedens2002:
Does this affect the battery life time ?
[Xperia Z2 General] chesterr:
How the hell you can say these since you don't actually own the device and What I've seen is that you whine about how the phone is really bad in the forum.

FYI you've seen people using this phone with and without stamina ON for two days and with a moderate usage with 5hours of screen on time.

And here you're saying that this phone is not getting good amount of battery life. I've checked both hTC and Samsung forums, both they get the same amount of battery.

The only thing I worry of this phone is the antenna cause Sony is known to have antenna issues. which you'll always get NO SERVICE. Hope this phone doesn't have this issue.
[Xperia Z2 General] Chad_Petree:
Like I said, the phone is doing OK, but it just keeps up with the s5 and m8 when it should outperform them, and no I don't think the phone is really bad, I think its the best phone right now and I'm getting one :) ... yes maybe I should complain a bit less about my concerns, but it seems that in order to not hurt people's sensibilities I should say everything is perfect and everything will be OK and I'm not gonna do that, it's a phone, we're not talking about people, we're allowed to express our concerns, compare it, point at its defects etc

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[Xperia Z2 General] omersak:
Here you are, then:

http://www.trustedreviews.com/sony-..._call-quality-battery-life-and-verdict_Page-5

"When set to play a looping SD-quality video, the benefit is clear. The Xperia Z2 lasts for 15 hours of video playback, which is a whole lot longer than the Samsung Galaxy S5 or HTC One M8.

It's an impressive performance."

The GS5 managed 11 hours and the M8 10.
[Xperia Z2 General] Mistwalker:
DxOMark Mobile report: Sony Xperia Z2 takes top spot

I'm working as a photographer, so when these guys (DxOMark) says that something is good, great, or not so good - most photographers that are into the techie stuff of the camera equipment listen.

DxOMark Mobile report: Sony Xperia Z2 takes top spot

I've been wanting the Xperia since the Z, but the screen was to bad, and then I bought the HTC One which over expose the skies in daylight, and it was worthless at shooting in dark - despite the ultrapixels. Wouldn't even use the led as a focus assist. Just had to get back to the Galaxy Series again. But now, finally - if they can get rid of the productions problems they seem to be having - I can finally have a Xperia phone! :D
[Xperia Z2 General] fatguy666:
Looks legit, and beating out the Nokia 808 is no mean feat either!
[Xperia Z2 General] solwretep:
The trustedreviews review on Z2 was a joke in so many ways.
[Xperia Z2 General] omersak:
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/17/sony-xperia-z2-review-phone-android

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolo...ony-Xperia-Z2-review-style-and-substance.html

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/128493-sony-xperia-z2-review

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/sony-xperia-z2-review-bigger-better-1445256

http://www.brighthand.com/default.asp?newsID=20664&review=sony+xperia+z2+android+smartphone
[Xperia Z2 General] ASD007:
I was about to do the same, thanks!! :good:
[Xperia Z2 General] Chad_Petree:
Engadget's review is up, they say a lot of great things about it, they say that it has the best camera on android, probably the best battery life of the new flagships, a great screen, but they also say that the phone is too big, blocky and uncomfortable and that they wouldn't buy it themselves :/

They also mention how "2012" Sony's ui look (I agree with them on this )

I'm a bit surprised that even though the xperia is overall the better phone, 90% of the reviewers still prefer the galaxy s5 or the M8

www.engadget.com/2014/04/18/sony-xperia-z2-review/

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[Xperia Z2 General] ASD007:
From most of the reviews I have read so far, the rating of the phone has been very subjective especially about the size. In my opinion it is by far the best phone in 2014 with top specs but I still have issues with the size. I haven't held it in my hand yet, but the Z1 is big and I don't know if the size will be something I can live with everyday.
[Xperia Z2 General] KyleSforza:
To be honest, all the M8 reviews I've read so far seem to be hyping the device way too much. Its pretty much like HTC directed their advertisement money in that direction this year. ;)

PS You should look at Xperia Z1 Compact if you don't like big phones.
[Xperia Z2 General] Raggi01:
The thing about the xperia z2 is that you can theme the ui. That makes it a winner in my opinion if you don't like it.
[Xperia Z2 General] Chad_Petree:
I think that's a bit unfair , in my opinion the m8 deserves all the hype its getting, it's a beautiful device, the build quality is amazing and although is a VERY long devicr the curves makes it comfortable to hold in the hand, sense 6 is beautiful, even more than stock android I would dare to say (once you install the Google now launcher ) but for me the camera is the deal breaker, I cannot look pass the quality of it .

With that being said I'm still gonna go with the Z2, battery life, a great screen and a good /very good camera are really important to me.

I've held the Z1 and it feels awful ,too blocky and " rigid" but I've held the Z2 and it feels a lot more comfortable , really, I've read its because Sony rounded up the corners, and it does make a notable difference, its still very long though.

And no, I couldn't go back to anything smaller than 5" I'm in love with the size of my nexus 5 , I've used the G2 and the size and bezels are a marvel in my opinion , a shame that water proofing makes it impossible for Sony /Samsung to follow on that trend of tiny bezels

Hopefully I would find a theme that suits me, but my plan is to deactivate the most stock Sony apps I can and replace with Google apps ￼

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[Xperia Z2 General] ASD007:
I agree. Theming the ui is great feature and no one touches on that much, I know it could be done using other apps, but won't be the same as if its a built in feature by the manufacturer.
[Xperia Z2 General] chesterr:
Another comparison of the speakers:

[YOUTUBE]7HNUOMEXtEw[/YOUTUBE]
[Xperia Z2 General] g4rvd4:
[YOUTUBE]4ZjKsV-CgGI[/YOUTUBE]
[Xperia Z2 General] themrmotivator:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspe...ted-android-flagship-is-an-all-round-success/

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[Xperia Z2 General] SkyS1gn:
The Verge

http://www.theverge.com/2014/4/21/5630502/sony-xperia-z2-and-z2-tablet-review
[Xperia Z2 General] Chad_Petree:
So they hated the screen, said it's practically useless outdoors and that sonys software hurts the camera performance, I thought they were going to love it :( , the bit that worries me is the screen situation in their photos it does look very dim " Focusing is neither particularly fast nor accurate, leaving pictures looking a touch soft. Sony's Bionz image processing doesn't help matters, as it adds artificial saturation and edge sharpening while blurring areas of consistent color to disguise image noise. "
[Xperia Z2 General] SkyS1gn:
IDK WTF they have to do with the screen to ppl really appreciate it, its superb, this is the first review where i see these things as negative critic.
[Xperia Z2 General] Chad_Petree:
When I saw the Z2 I fell in love with the screen, it looked amazing, but I was inside the Sony store, haha I don't think they will let me take it out to give a test trial.

Maybe I should keep my nexus 5 after all , I just that the battery life is awful :(

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[Xperia Z2 General] hasona:
I just got my Z2 3 hours ago and for me at least I will call BS on the screen being very dim in sunlight, I practically had sunlight right onto the screen and I could still see evrything I was doing with 75% of brightness. It's always been like that for me on Sony devices and it makes me question if we are goigntback to a screen jeopardy where several panels will be used because mine is perfectly fine!
[Xperia Z2 General] natkaen:
is it as bright as the z1? i live in Thailand and it's really sunny. if it's as bright as the z1 then it's ok for outdoor.
[Xperia Z2 General] hasona:
It's basically indistinguishable from my old Z1 in brightness, colours are better though as expected
[Xperia Z2 General] ASD007:
How could 90% of reviews online highly praise the screen and only this one does not!!! Most of Vlad's reviews are negative anyway, so the low rating was expected.
[Xperia Z2 General] schecter7:
Verge reviewer Vlad is a joke. Every single reviews praised z2's camera and he didn't like it!

He even didn't bother to review z2 and z2 tablet separately. He forgot to mention built-in noise cancelling feature and 3GB RAM! I can't believe someone like Vlad can become a reviewer for verge.
[Xperia Z2 General] natkaen:
definitely getting it now,but it won't be available till the 8th of next month. was worry about the brightness. thanks :good:
[Xperia Z2 General] Smurflin96:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_1_ayEHazg

This video REALLY shocks me a bit. I really thought the Z2 was superior when it came to video quality, but looks like its not?

All other videoes of it ive seen looks superior,but not here.

It looks extremely washed out and with bad white-balance
[Xperia Z2 General] debrandman:
Maybe he used a preproduction Z2!
[Xperia Z2 General] SwiftSmoke:
Plus I thought the Z2 had some sort of white/black balancing option in the menus?Z2 did look very washed out :/

probably more a case of not using up to date software on the Z2, I saw the camera shots from around a month ago and nothing like the washed out video u see in that review definitely something not right.
[Xperia Z2 General] ASD007:
Now that's worrying :eek:, maybe need to wait more ....
[Xperia Z2 General] mujj:
Wow that video has disappointed me slightly :( The quality feels just like a screen protector has been put on the camera. On the plus side, the OIS seems pretty good.
[Xperia Z2 General] cdd543:
He also said he was struggling to see the screen in the sunlight on the z2.
[Xperia Z2 General] plonkersaurus:
I just did a test recording with and without steadyshot and it's much sharper without steadyshot. The white balance was better without steady shot too
[Xperia Z2 General] mujj:
Tbh, that doesn't worry me as much. My One X+ I have right now is fine outside, except when it comes to video recording. But it is only really affected in very bright direct sunlight (not the biggest worry in the UK). Surprised the S5's amoled screen seemed clear to him when a lot of other reviewers say the complete opposite.

---------- Post added at 09:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:39 PM ----------

Is there a way to manually change the white balance before recording? And how big is the difference in stabilisation with and without steadyshot?

Thanks in advance :)
[Xperia Z2 General] debrandman:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM3unW156X8&list=UU_3vfVLGjww6N6ZudokdGvw

Actually he wasn't using a preproduction Z2.Here is the Z2 unboxing video from the same guy that made the comparison...yup, something is not right with the video and also audio on the Z2.Regarding especially audio,which is one of my biggest concerns with the Z2, I think its an issue that was also present on the preproduction units at the mwc and as far as I see it, they haven't entirely fixed it.Here are some Z2 4K video samples taken at the mwc back in february where I find the audio being squashed and tiny.Now, on the final version of the Z2, they did manage to improve the audio quality but its not enough IMO, that squashed audio is still there....:(

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAAPjD84c1M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbtGqB51m1E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRHVbK2AnkU
[Xperia Z2 General] plonkersaurus:
In manual mode yes.

I've attached screenshots from the videos I took. The first is with second without (wider one is without)
[Xperia Z2 General] mujj:
The second picture does look sharper then the first. But is it worth trading the quality for stability?
[Xperia Z2 General] plonkersaurus:
Those were both taken in manual mode 1080p btw. I'm not sure what I would rather use as I'm yet to really record any video
[Xperia Z2 General] SwiftSmoke:
Yeah I like them videos better, but like u say the sound just isn't quite right still.
[Xperia Z2 General] SkyS1gn:
This sound thing only represented with the MWC units... i was also worried back than... but every test sample i saw under MWC was good!
[Xperia Z2 General] natkaen:
it's probably not a pre production. you should see his unboxing video uploaded just 9 hours ago.
[Xperia Z2 General] mujj:
Thanks. I don't think it has changed my mind much though. Still waiting for O2 to release the phone next week so I can get my hands on it. The only other worry I had about the phone was the size. May I ask how the size is working for you?
[Xperia Z2 General] debrandman:
It has been improved since the MWC units, as I stated in my comment above, but in this comparison with the S5, in my opinion Samsung provides better audio and video quality and thats a bit dissapointing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_1_ayEHazg&list=UU_3vfVLGjww6N6ZudokdGvw
[Xperia Z2 General] Chad_Petree:
It was weird, he did some hands on of the Z2 during the MWC 2014 and he praised the phone and said on the verge show that this year Sony was going to do well because the display was their only issue and now they have fixed it in a spectacular way

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[Xperia Z2 General] plonkersaurus:
I had the xperia z before this and it's pretty similar in size. When I first got it I was worried about the size, but having used it for 3 days it isn't really a problem for my slightly above average sized hands. It's a bit slippery so that's more of a concern. Feels much better than the z1 that I've handled I'm shops and less slippery than the HTC m8 which reminds me of the Omnia 7 I once had that was like a bar of soap.

Battery life is pretty spectacular. Phone has been off charge 15 hours. 5hrs 40 screen on and at 26%.
[Xperia Z2 General] mujj:
OK that's reassuring. I have a one x+ atm and my battery is abysmal. Took it off charge at 9am, 10% by 3pm (only used for messaging and a few calls). Then charged again and taken off at 5pm, left with 8% this time at 9pm with nothing used but messaging. :'(
[Xperia Z2 General] plonkersaurus:
Ouch, the xperia z wasn't that great but not as bad as that. I'm really enjoying the phone to be honest. It doesn't have the wow factor some other phones might have but just using the phone is nice. Using sky go to watch the football yesterday at Easter lunch party and had to turn the speaker volume down to 25% as it was too loud, 3 of us watching the game on it. We cooked some food outside on the bbq despite the rain and the phone came with me without a worry and the speakers were really good. Drawing on the phone with a pen is pretty cool and the camera in good light is pretty good, my sister posted some photos on her twitter, one was from the z2 the other from my Olympus EM5. :)

Also it's nice to use a phone and genuinely not have to worry about battery life. Wifi range also seems better than anything else I have.
[Xperia Z2 General] mujj:
Seriously everything you just describe seems like wow factors to me. Not into gimmicks that other brands advertise. And coming from using the desire and one x, it will be a welcome change of interface and design.

Hopefully I get it soon. Should be useful when I head to the final game of the season at Anfield :D
[Xperia Z2 General] ASD007:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/04/1...XperiaBlog+(Xperia+Blog)&utm_content=FaceBook
[Xperia Z2 General] ASD007:
http://www.digitalversus.com/mobile...-s5-vs-sony-xperia-z2-camera-duel-n33967.html
[Xperia Z2 General] bombdog:
I thought the methodology used in this comparison was a bit weak.. The complaints about the lens seemed a little too ethereal for my liking (may have been lost in translation)

Digital Versus also did a review of the Z2 separately and criticised its battery life.. which I find strange as the majority of reviewers praised it. :confused:

Either way mine is coming on the 1st of May and I will finally see if they are talking sh*t or not. :cool:
[Xperia Z2 General] ASD007:
Honestly, when I looked at the pics without reading the review I liked the pics coming out of the Z2 especially compared to the M8 so I expected the reviewer would agree, however their conclusion and review as you said were a bit of the contrary! :confused:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pinn___________:
Hi,

After upgrading to KitKat and a custom ROM I have been having multiple issues with sensors. I have factory reset several times and clean flashed a few different ROMs but with the same result. The sensors do initially work but then just suddenly stop for no apparent reason.

I have also restored from my efs backup but this has not helped.

Any other suggestions?

Cheers
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pinn___________:
Any help, please? :(
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] karaokeman2002:
I would suggest going back to pure stock 4.2.2 off samimobile first the full reset from Samsung recovery and wipe. You don't mention which custom roms ? Try that first though... Let me know !!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dahdoul:
Full wipe your phone in recovery System, firmware,... Etc then reboot directly from CWM recovery in advance settings to download(odin mod) and flash the stock ROM.

make sure you back up everything.

Hope it helps
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pinn___________:
Hi,

Did as both of you suggested but the problem still occurs. This is on X-note but also occurred on Omega. At a bit of a loss here as reverting to stock doesn't seem to help. I flashed the UK 02 rom as EE have not released 4.4.2 yet.

Any further suggestions?

Cheers
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dfi2k5:
For me disabling media scanner did the trick, had the same problems, and I use tasker to disable media scanner when screen turns off, never had a problem since.

Sent from my SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pinn___________:
Hi,

I can't find the media scanner when I go into Titanium. What's the exact name, please?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dfi2k5:
Enter terminal emulator and get su access, then write:

pm disable com.android.providers.media/com.android.providers.media.MediaScannerReceiver

Sent from my SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pinn___________:
Thanks . Tried that and for the moment sensors seem okay. Although now my wifi won't toggle on/off. Tearing my hair out here - grrrr!!!:crying:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RoachForLife:
Can this be done via Titanium backup or no? thx
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gregorio99:
Hello I have this message after using s1tool, is there any other way of unlocking bootloader? how much does it cost to buy credits? Really bored of just using stock kernal, wanna try other kernals and non-stock roms...
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheScriptKitty:
What is the manufacturing date of your X8?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gregorio99:
10W40

But I also heard that August on how to make

Unlock Not Recognized Certificate cracking the boot then we can not have coverage or simi card will not read the phone.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheScriptKitty:
Use FlashTool and this tutorial:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2043491
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cascabel:
Not Really an in-depth tutorial. Op would be better off reading Spyder's thread (links are outdated but tackles the not recogized simlock issue). Op can unlock the bl. The issue is the possibility of losing signal when he does. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=17378137
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kks111:
hi

hi i can unlock it contact me on gtalk muskanjainxx@gmail.com
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gregorio99:
As described in many forums Tables of S1 tool check if the phone can unlock or not you're Englishman because I'm Pole and I write a little bit of google translat.mail sent
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gregorio99:
....

kks111 waited for you yesterday as you told me but the zero response from you I know that it is time difference and a big but you promised you'd help me write something on google hangouts'll be waiting to hear from you have enabled communicator
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gregorio99:
Welcome back!

I have a problem or you would not be able to unlock Bootlader again because something went wrong, as I wrote you checked the S1 tool and should be small letter ra is not as big R is large or Bootlader not properly złamany.Teraz I can only remain servicing 4SEtool and nothing more as he could, another program I would not bother your head and no one android forum does not have 4SEtool so I would ask you for help again with this unlocking the BL and I would be grateful to know also that you have your job with the site but I would ask with the answer that any
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kks111:
hi

ya correct not recommended for people looking for free solutions.... i purchased 4setool .... i cannot do service for free...
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] kkretch:
Full charged my SM-P600 to 100% while tablet was on.

Turned it off.

After 2 hrs tried to turn it back on.....

Would not boot or even turn on.

Plugged charge cable in... no battery indicator, no life.

Started pushing the volume buttons, power button, volume buttons again power again.

Finally it started, BUT...... the battery level was now at 92% not 100% as it should have been.

Do you think the tablet hung when shutting off? Or is something more serious going on?

.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Geordie Affy:
[MENTION=5040390]kkretch[/MENTION] Ah your getting the wierd charging mysteries lol.

Happened to me but slightly differently. My tablet charged to 100% then I unplugged it and turned it on, the screen would'nt recognise my touches or s-pen touches but recognised home button and off button.....I had to hold power and home to do a restart.

Its only happened a couple of times in the 3 months I've had it and they are litterally the only issues I have so I guess I will just live with it until it messes something up or happens all the time.

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[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] inSight01:
My p600 is also having a similar issue. It will randomly just stop responding to touches but physical buttons still work. Its very annoying especially when you have unsaved work and have to reboot the device to get it working again.

On more rare occasions the device will reboot for absolutely no reason. Hope these two issues get sorted soon.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kolega28:
Basically, I accidentally wiped personal data in recovery, which contained my flashable zips, and also wiped system and everything, so I have nothing to boot into, and I'm in recovery, but I can't adb push or sideload, because for some reason it says that the internal storage is 0mb and won't let me mount anything.

I'm using TWRP, moto G xt1032 16gb, please help!
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Durteedee:
Try reflashing firmware with rsdlite? Can we even do that on this phone?

KitKat slo"g" slide
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] liveroy:
Read here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47820707#post47820707 , you`ll find the answer how to restore everything to stock through fastboot (lets hope you didnt erase the PDS somehow).