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[Xperia Z2 General] jonmorris:
If they've managed to fix the thermal issues, so it won't overheat as quick (although to be fair, I've not had the camera shut down since the latest update - but then it's also been cooler of late) then that might well be a reason to change.. but I quite like how the LED notification light was put on the Z2 and it seems now to be just a light in the top left, which isn't as nice.

That said, it does sort of vindicate my opinion that the Z2 light was hard to see when the phone was flat on a desk - except that since I said that and now, I've got used to it. Obviously the designers didn't and hated it!

Ultimately, unless the speakers are a lot better, or the mic is better at recording in noisy environments, or it's far thinner and still manages to have a bigger battery, I can't see why I'd change.

I know I said this with the Z1 to Z2, but when the Z2 came out - it was quickly apparent that the screen wasn't just bigger, but far better. The dual speakers were really good, and the battery really improved (even the extra RAM has been useful). Thus, it was a step up. This is really a Z2 in a different shell and - well - that's it?

I actually put money aside to get the Z3, but now I'm really going to try and resist getting it and wait until CES/MWC for the Z4 which will probably have a 2K screen (not really fussed about that) and Snapdragon 805 or 810, which will be more important, plus things like (maybe) Cat 6 LTE support [EE will be offering this by year end or early 2015; speeds of up to 300Mbps!] and maybe a smaller bezel at long last even with waterproofing.

I think the really cool products will be the Z3 Compact and the Compact tablet, not the Z3 - but that's my opinion based on not having seen any in the flesh yet.
[Xperia Z2 General] TbbKillerrat:
Z3 is like the same as z2. Hope to see a z3 ultra.
[Xperia Z2 General] V4LKyR:
Is there anybody out there who's planning to use this marvelous Z2 device for at least 3 years? (except me)

I wonder if I'm alone or not... After reading all these weird posts.
[Xperia Z2 General] jonmorris:
Well, plenty of people probably keep a phone for 18 or 24 months when buying on contract. In fact, probably more than those who change every five minutes, as I do (either buying them, or getting them to review).

I have had most Xperia smartphones, and certainly all the flagship models. I skipped the Xperia T though (when I had the S), and I think the Z3 may well be another one that's worth skipping if you've got the model before it. I did, however, jump from the Z to the Z1 - primarily for the improved chipset and camera.

The Xperia T was another phone shown at IFA, and of course last year it was the Z1. So far all the 'next step' models have been at CES or MWC (Jan/Feb) and with MWC a bit later next year (March) I'd say that this is when we'll get the Z4 and not CES - although that does leave me wondering what they'll unveil there if they do the Z3 Compact and Z3 Tablet Compact next week. After all, it was at CES in January this year that they had the Z1 Compact.
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
Sony will show three new mobile devices and a new smartwatch, Sonu smartwatch 3.

That should be it for IFA 14.

We'll see how will they continue in CES/MWC...
[Xperia Z2 General] jonmorris:
Aren't there some new attachable lens cameras too?

I do wonder what it will unveil at CES, as timing wise it would really be too soon to launch the Z4 models in the first/second week of January. The later running of MWC (first week of March) makes more sense.

I suppose there's scope for a full size Z3 Tablet, but I'm not sure people are that worried about tablets these days. Seems to be a shrinking market as phones get bigger.

I'd love to see the road map and how Sony is working out launch dates.
[Xperia Z2 General] amirprog:
it appears that sony don't announce new mobile products at CES anymore, unless its a variant so the next wave of devices will come from MWC.
[Xperia Z2 General] daven:
You raise some good points I hadn't considered. I absolutely adore the LED notification light on the Z2 and the subtle placement of the front speakers, both of which they seem to have changed, I've also read the battery has been reduced, I'm just hoping the speakers will be at least on par with the Z2

If I still had my Z2 I'd see no reason to change, but now my arm has been twisted into having the option my inner tech nerd is really having a difficult time saying 'no'. On paper it seems not much has changed but for me things like active noise cancellation (a godsend on the tube, blocking out all that unnecessary noise - especially the pretentious kind ;) ) can really swing it. I think ultimately my mind won't be made up until I see what they've done with the software and what other weird and wonderful features Sony have come up with this time.

I'd love to be able to wait until the Z4 is released but the novelty of having my Z Ultra jab me in the stomach every time I sit down is going to wear fast, I'm just hoping it doesn't take Sony too long to get the Z3 onto the shelves. I actually committed to a contract on the Z2, rather than waiting for the Z3 because I assumed with the LG coming out with the 1440p display Sony would follow suit for the Z3, which I wanted to avoid - 1080p is more than enough and with them both most likely running the 801 I actively wanted to avoid the extra battery drain.

I am very intrigued by the Z3 tablet compact, and now the rumors of the new smartband with a screen, I'm quite a fan of the current smartband but I just wish it had a screen - fingers crossed!

I'm just going to be sitting tight until the 3rd :)
[Xperia Z2 General] styxter:
Both of you have a valid point so stops bashing each other let's go to the topic

Not today we need a qhd screen and 64 bit but time will surely tell it will happen that this will be the norms of it.

I think next year they need to change their monthly cycle policy cause its time to change it. It is applicable to previous years cause the technology was so fast and the demand from hardware performance are much needed to meet acceptable user experience

But now its just a little bumpin hardware from antutu bragging rights, a little increased in efficiency.this applies from high end tier phone only.
[Xperia Z2 General] jonmorris:
Nobody was bashing anyone. It was a discussion - and a very polite one at that!

Sony has no intention of ending its six monthly product cycle. It serves the Japanese market and obviously means there's always going to be an easy justification to release variants elsewhere. So we'll get two flagship Z models this year and no doubt next year and the year after.

I personally disagree with it, but hey ho.

The thing with the Z3 is that my inner geek will always mean I want the latest phone and I like how Sony does Android. Obviously in my job, I am fortunate enough to get a lot of these phones to review - but I obviously need a phone I can properly call my own and use every day, and the Z2 is that phone for now.

I like the Z2 a lot. I like the design, I like the battery life and I like the features - plus the lack of bloatware and customisation that ruins so many others.

I am not sold on the Z3 in terms of looks and the possible changes/compromises (smaller battery, notification LED placement etc) but of course Sony will have added some new features - it needs a hook for the presentation tomorrow and the subsequent marketing campaigns.

It might have wireless charging. It may have some new software features that won't be given to Z2 users (just as Z1 users didn't get features that work fine, but weren't given so as to differentiate between the two) and other stuff we don't know about. However, I'm not expecting anything massive. Maybe Cat 6 LTE that will appeal to markets already offering the higher speeds?

But will it be a phone I'll have as my main phone? Until I see it in the flesh, I really can't say.
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
Still snapdragon 801?

I really thought thet won't be true...

Terible...
[Xperia Z2 General] Ben Ling:
Confirmed to be Snapdragon 801 with AC version

Sony should be using Snapdragon 805 on their Z4.

Btw few more images...
[Xperia Z2 General] TheSupernova:
It's been reported that the Z3 will feature Sony’s advanced Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), which upscales the existing sound source to near High-Resolution sound quality.

So does that mean it won't have the same bad microphone sound problems of the Z2, i.e. recording music, recording video at gigs/concerts. Does it mean this problem has been fixed for the Z3 because of this new feature?

I hate the fact my Z2 can't record sound clearly at music gigs. It ruins what is otherwise a very, very good smartphone. Well that and the overheating problem! :laugh:
[Xperia Z2 General] styxter:
I'll just check physically maybe it is a real beauty sometimes the phone doesn't look good in pictures but when it was actual its a beauty.
[Xperia Z2 General] asadkhanduhh:
this news of the z3 has me bummed.

i was planning on going from Z to Z3 but apparently Sony has decided to not offer the beautiful purple color for the Z3.

im hoping tomorrow will reveal that they are indeed offering purple.

otherwise it looks like im waiting longer for Z4 or the next Ultra
[Xperia Z2 General] beni8978:
The purple is going away I think...
[Xperia Z2 General] sfex3best:
This leak really sucks and I'm kindofa Sony fan... Really disappointed. I was all hyped with the Sony overhyped promos and stuff.

Though the compact looks amazing with all those superb colours.
[Xperia Z2 General] styxter:
I love the new copper color it is more elegant check it out below.

http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/09/0...ok-at-sonys-new-smartband-with-e-ink-display/
[Xperia Z2 General] jonmorris:
Yeah, that does look nice.

Still torn though.

Need to see this in the flesh, and I'm not at IFA this year.
[Xperia Z2 General] DrearierJester1:
The speaker grills doesnt look as classy as the z2.
[Xperia Z2 General] AndroPlus:
Japanese news website, RBB TODAY leaked Z3 and Z3 Compact!

They mistook auto-posting time:p

The article is already deleted, but here is the archive:

http://web.archive.org/web/20140903...digital/mobile/article.aspx?articleid=5685512

Z3

Android 4.4.4

Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC

3GB RAM

16GB ROM

nanoSIM

5.2" Full HD

White, Black, Copper, Silver Green

146W×72H×7.3Dmm

152g

IP65/IP68

3,100mAh battery

Z3 Compact

Android 4.4.4

Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC

2GB RAM

16GB ROM

nanoSIM

4.6" HD

White, Black, Orange, Green

127W×64.9H×8.6Dmm

129g

IP65/IP68

2,600mAh battery

Hi-Res playback with earphone

20.7 MP camera with 25mm wide-angle, ISO12800, improved stabiliser and more camera apps

Improved STAMINA mode

PS4 remote play
[Xperia Z2 General] chaud:
Hopefully the audio and the imaging improvement can be ported to the Xperia Z2 via the next major update by Sony. :sly:
[Xperia Z2 General] beni8978:
I'm hating the new UI,the icons are big like the stock 4.4
[Xperia Z2 General] DrearierJester1:
I second that!!!

---------- Post added 4th September 2014 at 12:20 AM ---------- Previous post was 3rd September 2014 at 11:41 PM ----------

New Sony UI elements ...

AOSP style clock and bigger icons ... Tap & Pay and the Search icon on the upper right.

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Closer look of Z3
[Xperia Z2 General] hasona:
Aside from the obvious port of the camera improvement I really hope someone ports over - if sony doesnt update it - remote play to my Z2 tableta and phone. Otherwise I am done with Sony because its been 5months. I paid 1500$ in total for two devices which I expect to be high-end for at least more than 5 months. I dont see a new playstation being released every 5 months
[Xperia Z2 General] jonmorris:
Did anyone notice at the start of the webcast, the introduction was for the next six months. Clearly everything within Sony is based on a six-monthly refresh cycle.

So that means your new TV, camera and audio product will be superseded every six months or so - and that means a huge number of devices to be supported and updated.

I don't buy that it's just to keep up with the competition, as Sony used to lead and not follow. It should be able to release a product, like Apple, that is the top of the game and do it annually (or thereabouts). Samsung is trying to do this with its flagship models, so why does Sony continue to think it must?

We all know technology is always improving, but Sony is now in a position where it isn't actually improving significantly each time. If it was to call the Z3 the Z2s or something, I might understand it - but it pitches each new phone as the 'best of Sony' and annoys a lot of people who want to buy the best of Sony, but justifiably end up thinking that something is always being held back for the next model.

There must be some significant crossover in their internal roadmap, and I have no doubt that the marketing people deliberately hold things back.

For example, the NFC case. Is there any reason that couldn't be made for the Z2 or Z1?
[Xperia Z2 General] monry:
I still hope that they will change their minds with this exclusivity and will make it possible to Remote Play on at least Z2.
[Xperia Z2 General] beni8978:
I think it will be ported very soon by some Rom maker.
[Xperia Z2 General] hasona:
The funny thing is that no one has asked them but the confidence in sony is so low about features right now that we have already made up our mind. That is not how you want your customers to see you
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
It's easy to decide would you buy that stupid thing or not.

I'm not buying that : "best of Sony"

For me and for now best is Z2, why do I have to believe my few months old Z2 isn't best?

It's not possible to buy new device every six months.

I could do that but I won't...

There's nothing in Z3 what could force me to buy it.

Maybe I change my mind, maybe, maybe not...

But I'm 100% sure I won't sell my one year old Z1 and six months old Z2 just to buy Z2 in silver case - just because Sony said it's new best from Sony.

Guys...if you qre satisfied with your device, then you already have best from Sony and you don't have to own every turd they sell...
[Xperia Z2 General] NetSkill:
You are right i will keep my z2
[Xperia Z2 General] TheSupernova:
I can understand the imaging improvements being able to be ported over via a Sony firmware update, but is it really possible for the audio improvements to be ported over? Surely that's a hardware rather than software improvement or am i mistaken?

I do think the Z3 will have the best sound and audio over the Z2 because of these new improvements.
[Xperia Z2 General] DrearierJester1:
Hi-res audio is both software and hardware. If you have a capable hardware like Hi-res audio Sony headphones then it should work as long as it supports on the software side. Just like the Sony DNC. When you plug it on Z1 which doesn't have DNC feature it won't work (it will but just a regular headset).
[Xperia Z2 General] El.Guaje:
Hands on Z3 Proto

Wonder DSEE HX is software base or hardware?

Source: tinhte.vn
[Xperia Z2 General] beni8978:
The notification light is like on the Z..I don't know what to think but I think this is not an upgrade over the Z2

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[Xperia Z2 General] zodiac100:
So true, the next step models are launched at ces or MWC. Their September releases always fail to excite. The only notable exception was the processing and camera bump from the z to the z1.

The z2 had something of the the real McCoy about it. Something completely lacking in the z3.

The z3 just makes the z2 look like a big upgrade from the z1 lol. At least we got a vastly improved display, stereo speakers, noise cancelling tech, 4k and slow motion video, better image and video quality as well as some other less notable improvements with the z2.

The z3 on the hand is just the z2 in a slightly different shell and not always for the better I have to add.

Samsung has with the unveiling of the note 4 and note edge propelled itself by to the top of the charts. Well as far as hardware specifications go anyway. One thing Sony and other OEMs need to understand is, the days of cheap looking Samsung phones are over.

Samsung has jumped on the metal bandwagon with the use of a metal frame. Anyone who's owned both the original z and z1 or z2 knows just how much of a difference the metal frame makes to the look but particularly the feel of the device.

The galaxy s6 is certainly going to be one very well rounded device packing top specifications. Sony's got to make sure the have something in the z4 that can live with that.

With Samsungs move into the premium segment and apple about to launch its first big phone, the market is getting even tougher than it already was.

I truly hope we're not about to see apple and Samsung reasserting their dominance yet again. The hopes that I had of other manufactures breaking up that duopoly are starting to fade.

Kudos to Samsung, they responded albeit very late but as they say better late than never.

Sony, htc, lg and others now need to rise to the challenge Samsung threw down with the note 4 and note edge.
[Xperia Z2 General] Exter999:
I really hope, that Sony will add hi-res playback to Z2 and improved Stamina mode in next sofware update... :) If Sony will not do it, iam sure someone will port this software features to z2, its only about software. Hardware seems to be same.... :)
[Xperia Z2 General] styxter:
I agree about that samsung has learned their lessons about plastic to metal frame. sony z4 need to improved alot from software to hardware. New design is in due im about to gwt to bored on omnibalance design. Anyway what are the included in the package charging dock perhaps? Hope a good quality earphone will be included?
[Off-topic] specter07:
Hey guys, I'm doing an assignment for class and need a poll done on the following question. Just let me know who you would save, if you want to list why go ahead.

While working as a firefighter you and another firefighter go into a burning building to rescue a baby, you get seperated from your fellow firefighter and come*across a baby. Your fellow firefighter ends up running out of air and you now can only help the baby or your fellow firefighter. Who do you help and why?

Thanks for helping.
[Off-topic] 3857:
Hello, old thread but I want to answer. I'm workin as a volunteer firefighter. I'd say that this is very difficult moral question, that has been on my mind too :confused:

I'd go to help my fellow firefighter, because I think that in principle it is bad to lose rescuers - so in the end, who will then be rescuing people if rescuers die in their duty? That's why I'd rescue my fellow firefighter.
[Off-topic] ShadowLea:
I'd rescue my colleague. In a heartbeat.

As innocent as a baby is, your fellow firefighter is relying you you just as much as you on him/her. You have a duty to watch each other's backs. That's the reason you can keep doing the job, because you keep each other alive. In these cases it's a matter of who is the most valuable. And whether society's moral compass likes it or not, that's the man or woman whose life revolves around saving other people's lives.
[Off-topic] tfarrelljjr:
I'd save the baby. The reason behind the entrance is to save lives. You know the risks of the job when you start.
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] Deleted member 5746995:
I tried a lot of custom ROMS until now and most of them drained battery, apps crshed and had SOD.

Which one do you think it's best performance-wise? I read a lot about AXXOINKAT
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] karamancho:
[ROM][4.4.4][UNOFFICIAL]Cyanogenmod 11[M8] +

[kernel][bln]MoshKernel[GPL]

I get 3 days of standby time when not using my phone to listen to music and play games, 2 days with music and games.
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] Deleted member 5746995:
Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] Deleted member 5746995:
It seems I got some sort of glitch with that ROM. Apps keep crashing (messenger, camera, etc).

Any other recommendations?
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] mysteres:
Axxion + nebula kernel + greenify

Add another launcher if you don't Luke stock one
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] nanoteam:
battery life it is about tweaking the rom ... freeze all app that u don't need or use ... disable there startups... lower the light of the screen ... use darker screen pic because of amoled screen when the color is black the pixels they turn off to save battery ... sometimes drain battery to 0 and than charge it at least with 8H even if it charged ....... and there is more good luck
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] ehsan.gdrzi:
i had cyanogenmod 11 4.4.2 build 9 + moshkernel 1.9.1 + interactive governor => 3 days of normal use

now i have stock 4.2.2 + greenify + moshkernel 1.9.1 + i've removed some system apps + interactive => still 3 days of normal use
[Desire Themes and Apps] PascalA:
Hi,

For you good FPS fans, here is a QuakeLive wallpaper ported to HTC Desire A8181 dimensions:

(Note: This image is the desktop version. Handset version is attached)

Best usage:

- Use your Android desktop manager wallpaper feature (stock launcher, Nova), in "Settings > Display > Wallpaper > *MyDesktopAppChoice* > *ChooseImage* > *CropIt*"

- Crop to "Portrait mode only" or equivalent feature: wallpaper will fully fit your screen width, without having to scroll between desktop pages, and will display not to bad in landscape mode too (full image visible but a little too much zoomed-in/pixellized)

Features:

- Auto-centers in portrait mode, on the latest Android version (greater or equal to 4.4.4)

Specifications:

- Width: 720px

- Height: 800px

- PPI: 96

- Color depth: 24

Original desktop version

(1680 x 1050), created by "

Elude7

":

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/mabrison/Quakelive_Wallpaper1_by_Elude7.jpg

Note:

- On Android 2.1, stock wallpaper dimensions are (2 x resolution width, resolution height) = (2 x 480, 800) = (960, 800), 96 ppi, 24 color depth

- On latest Android version (4.4.4 as of now), this doesn't auto-center the wallpaper. It gets auto-center (without cropping I mean) by having wallpaper dimensions of (1.5 x resolution width, resolution height)

***

If you do have a better wallpaper management knowledge with Android, to get a better display in both portrait and landscape modes, with the whole image foreground contents visible in a single page viewport, feel free to post a better version from the original desktop version

***
[Galaxy S5 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Winstrol:
Hi guys! We have GREAT NEWS!!! We GOT ROOT for S5mini SM-G800F LTE

Big thanks for PPKa from Russian forum "4pda" - he is made for us firmware with preinstalled root. it is work on my S5mini. You can download it here

Please remember, after Rooting you lose official warranty

G800FXXU1ANG6_SER_ROOT_NO_KNOX.tar.md5
[Galaxy S5 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thereassaad:
Try towel Root maybe its help u
[Galaxy S5 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Winstrol:
Thnks mate, i tried TowelRoot and Kingo ROOT - its dont work for S5mini
[Galaxy S5 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flexmeister:
confirm

Can anybody confirm this root Image, I'm waiting to buy the S5 mini unti I know for sure it can be rooted.
[Galaxy S5 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Winstrol:
Welcome.. ;)
[Galaxy S5 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxpower_303:
I will surely not install a russian 4.4.2 root image where I understand no language, have no clear description and no confirmation on my brand new s5 mini, sry..
[Galaxy S5 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Winstrol:
This firmware have a lot of langueges inclusive deutsch
[Galaxy S5 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moamh1:
Hey Guys, can you please help out with the SM-G800H version. All firmware versions at Sammobile fail at system.img.ext4?
[Galaxy S5 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Winstrol:
Rooted firmware G800HXXU1ANGD_SER for SM-G800H duos for Russian region with a lot of languages - version SM-G800H duos you can download here. Attention: It is work perfect for S5mini duos from Russian, but im not tested it with S5mini duos from another regions.