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[Xperia Z3 General] janardhannarayana:
Got it. It is in 8MP . Max ISO in 20.7 is 800
[Xperia Z3 General] Mandeep148:
Hi Indian bro's,

I used z1 , was not satisfied with it screen and launcher wallpaper scrolling and widget scrolling was full of stutter, so now I it have good display, I'm thinking to buy it, do people be honest and please tell me should I buy this phone, how's the performance and launcher is still laggy or improved, should I buy moto x2 instead of z3? Please suggest me like bro..
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
its perfectly fine and no such shutters..and its your personal preference and if you want pure android or SONY XPERIA UI.
[Xperia Z3 General] nidhish91:
Is it just me or the front camera has terrible noise? Any body got a fix for that?
[Xperia Z3 General] shethsa:
Funnily front camera has to much noise and front speaker doesn't! (during calls I mean). Solutions for both appreciated
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Camera is noisy for everyone it seems, but my speaker seems pretty loud. There are some complaining about low volumes, if you have that get it replaced.
[Xperia Z3 General] shethsa:
Is it loud during calls as well or just music?
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Calls are loud maybe not as much as music, but definately loud enough, for me at least. Compare yours to the display model to know for sure if yours is normal or not.
[Xperia Z3 General] shethsa:
dont know about z1, but z3 compact is definitely purer than samsung note 3 (where I'm coming from). No stutter.

Also i believe Moto x2 does not have memory card and i think battery life could be worse than z3 - compare both on gsmarena.com - fairly unbiased site.
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
Hi guys,

Just got Z3 white today (bangalore). Coming from xperia p (lt22i). So far nice experience.

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Please suggest memory card (32gb)
[Xperia Z3 General] online22naveen:
sandisk ultra 32 gb class 10, and how much you pay for z3 ?
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
For z3, I paid 34k... Without bill of course... But got Indian model with warranty card

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Memory card,,, I went with strontium 32gb (class 6) and paid 800
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
Anyone bought Magnetic charging cable?
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Are u sure that warranty card works... Bcz as far i hav knwn sony requires proof of purchase ie..bill for warranty claim...and i hav magnetic cable but due to slight difference in magnetic port it doesnot fit perfectly.. So i dnt use it..waiting for wireless charging cover
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
i've used Sony warranty claim beforre and they did't ask me for bill. so i guess it's ok.

i have ordered Cruzerlite TPU case and planning to buy magnetic charging cable
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Well thats good..then..enjoy your new beast!!!
[Xperia Z3 General] shethsa:
Xperia Z3 ****Official Indian Users****

I bought a nifty adaptor that sits on a micro usb charging cable and attaches to the magnetic charging points of the z3c very well - from Amazon US. So I can detach it anytime and use for charging other micro use devices.
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
How much you paid for it (with shipping) ?
[Xperia Z3 General] shethsa:
About usd 15. No shipping as I shipped it to a U.S. address.

I think it's called magnector x
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
What’s the difference between X-Reality for mobile and super-vivid mode (Settings>Display>Image enhancement)
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Super vivid produces more color vividness...in display..n xreality is sony's enhancement for detailed picture quality
[Xperia Z3 General] sandeeppathak007:
How did u manage to get out for such a low price, I m also thinking of buying it n was thinking to get a imported z2 from eBay for 28k but if z3 available on this price with warranty card I would love to have it
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Any one using Tempered Glass Screen protector please share experience..
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
I was using Nilkin H+ with my last one (3rd Z3) which went off for exchange, on my current one I'm using the Zukin front and back tempered glass protectors, from the giveaway thread. Overall I would use them, it almost feels like using the phone's screen itself thanks to the olephobic coating. Another thing is unlike plastic screen protectors these are much more resistant to scratching and absorb frontal impacts protecting the actual glass. However obviously it wont save you from a corner impact.

Get the Nilkin H+ not H (sharp edges) or the Zukin which seems better to me, espescially the camera/flash cut out is a keyhole shape and for Nilkin its a V shape.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
What about camera lense protector do we get that too!!!!
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
I just ordered nilkin H is the edged too sharp..and i did not find zukin in ebay India
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
With the H+ the edges are not that sharp, I got the H for my 2nd Z3, I did not like it I got the H+ for my 3rd, The Nilkin comes with a Camera protector film along with a back protector film. Nilkin also sells a back tempered glass protector separately.

So far no more exchanges of my Z3 at T-Mobile, current one is good, otherwise more money wasted on protectors lol.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Just applied the tempered glass screen guard...so far so good...better than normal screen guards..feels like original screen...
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Get the back one as well, if you don't use a case.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Yes i am thinking of getting one soon
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
I have ordered nilkin glass protector
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Did u get your protector?
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
Not yet, will get it by EOD today.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Oh..okay
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
Got it, nice feel on the screen.

It was difficult to put cruzerlite after I applied glass
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Nice...after putting screen guard i ordered silicon case...my old case is useless
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Order the Ringke it fits well even with 2 protectors. At the same time its not too loose and offers good corner protection which many silicon ones don't.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Didn't find ringke for z3 i. Ebay India...
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
In that case the Amzer doesn't seem that bad.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Received a minor Album update...need Walkman update in MD...lets see what sony does
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
I got notification for new system update + album update
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
As of Now...from other users...

>New Launcher with a new Animation

>Google Search is easy to remove from Homescreen

>In settings submenu "About Phone" there is a new link for Diagnostic app

>New Boot Logo with more Google and Android presence
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
I am at office now. Will update tomorrow.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
I am trying to download lets see if i am successful...
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Well the update seems better..lets hope Sony is preparing us for 5.0...cheers...
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Finally sms preview in taskbar is back...atleast sony heard us...
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Maybe sony is going to be late in 5.0 party...and pushed the update so that customers shut their mouths for time being...if so Its not the first time they are doing....it...
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Usually that's what a minor update means, for us to wait some more. Being linked to a carrier I will get it at least a month after you guys.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Yes that's what..but update is coming its enough...better than other oems...i hav a Motorola handset they used to tell since its and pure android device it will directly get update now nexus 4 is running 5.0 n dat piece of **** is kicking leg with 4.4.4... Stupid lenovo...cant handle updates i guess
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
Reading the reviews here I too have ordered the nilkin h+ tempered glass from.eBay...
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Front+Back???
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
No... They r selling only the front along with a case... I want the back one as well. Where will I get that?
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
I saw the Nilkin back glass on eBay India.
[Xperia Z3 General] rn9215:
Hi guys, I got the z3 today. Loving the phone so far. :D
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
they are kinda costly....and be careful if u dont use cover because they are slippery...that is why i am using a clear case with normal back scratch guard..

Here u go

http://www.ebay.in/itm/Nillkin-Temp...?pt=IN_Mobile_Accessories&hash=item4ae135fe63
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Welcome to the Family...bro..
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
These screen guards are really expensive... May buy it next month. The one I purchased includes a clear case so for the time being I'm protected.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
They sure are ..but nilkin...as far as i think dont put them together is that it will be too expensive and buyers may avoid that so they sell it separately and my god its expensive both ways.. Me too waiting for that later...not sure though cause Normal scratch guard is working fine...if u get it before me share the view...
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
For me it was $11.98 with free shipping for front, back is same.... Rs 999 is comparatively more expensive..., should be cheaper since your nearer to China.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
We wish it was!!! But very few people buy such expensive handsets and very few of them take care of them...so it doesnot really count....
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
I received my nilkin h+ screen guard. It contained the front tempered glass and a clear normal screen guard for the back. The listing mentioned a case would be included. Anyways, happy with the product. Very premium. Worth the money spent.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
H+ is more durable and costly than H and other member also shared that H+ has more softer edges.....well its far better than normal scratch guard...
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
Feels really good. Never used a tempered glass before so this is super premium for me. Have always used normal screen protectors.
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
A same here, I had always used normal protector. But after using nilkin H. I can't think of going back to normal.

Nilkin H feels very premium
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Update::

Other OEM's flagships getting Android 5.0 But i think SONY is dreaming..somewhere and busy cancelling 'The Interview'.

They are going to have a Lollipop Christmas but we would be waiting as usual.. no respect for flagship owners...for Sony..would regret buying next device from Sony....
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
I second you for that. Not that I'm keen on.getting lollipop but when I see other OEM'S, they offer better updates in terms of bug fixes. Sony on the other hand has a few bug fixes but spoils the old features such as battery drain, visuals n so on. Been noticing this since the Xperia Z.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Obviously... Carrying a device of same caliber as other companies and seeing them with better updates anyone would feel that...but lets just say we are paying a small price for better ui and better company but not better software support...
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
Indeed. I'm sure I would give another OEM a shot in my next purchase. Was an apple fan boy before. Left apple coz I was bored of iOS and waiting for jailbreaks. I love to customise and android offers that very well and I feel the next best after apple for me was Sony in terms of UI experience, touch sensitivity, quality and so on. But might opt for another brand next purchase.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
I feel the same way...i would want to opt for other brand next..
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Update: Z4 leaked

http://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_sony_xperia_z4_image_appears_in_a_leaked_email-news-10529.php
[Xperia Z3 General] janardhannarayana:
Best case for xperia z3

Can anyone suggest best case for xperia z3
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Almost all Oem's 5.0 leak ...looks like sony's NDA is better than them...no leak till now DoomLord also not active..
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Even the LG G2's Lollipop leaked today.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Yup...lets hope sony doesn't disappoint us...
[Xperia Z3 General] Insane Devil:
Nillkin Frost cases are the best in my opinion - Slim, excellent grip due to the textured back, and beautiful finish. But this will not cover the front screen in case you want that.

Nillkin frost cases are also slightly raised on the front, so when you keep the phone screen down, the phone's screen will be elevated by around 1 mm
[Xperia Z3 General] online22naveen:
i am using nillkin nature case. give this case a try...

http://www.dailyobjects.com/nillkin...or-sony-xperia-z3-brown#more-gallery-images-3
[Xperia Z3 General] janardhannarayana:
thanks guys anyway :good:i dont want to cover front screen
[Xperia Z3 General] shethsa:
My Samsung note 2 and 3 experience wasn't great either. Apparently they got 4.4.4 update only recently. I'm happier with Sony - at least there's less junk on their OS and its definitely smoother and less laggy. Probably will not go back to Samsung until they launch their foldable tabs/phones - which I hear is a late 2015 or 2016 event.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
We all are happy with oems until we face something ...and i dont say sony is bad its just people involved in their customer care are told to do so..not to cause any financial loss to company and they do by keeping us on edge...
[Xperia Z3 General] nickporwal:
Guys m planning to sell my nexus 5 and buy z3. I am totally happy with nexus 5 but its "in call volume" is very less plus its active noise cancellation doesn't work properly. Also battery life is very less. Other than that its smooth as hell with the latest updates and custom roms. Can anyone tell me if these call volume and noise cancellation problem are there in z3? Also do we have stable custom roms available for z3?

I was planning to go with htc one m8 but its camera is crap. Lg G3 has overheating problem. So i am left with z3.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Nevr had any problems with in call volumes...although it also depends on ur network operator service quality.

N about m8..there is separate version with 13 mp camera apart from that crap ultra pixel model.

If u want better speakers and boom sound opt for htc or z3 is best in its class...till z4 launches ofcourse...
[Xperia Z3 General] nickporwal:
Thank for clearing that up. Even i thought of taking the new version of m8 with 13mp camera but it doesn't have any custom ROM or dev support. I think i might have to settle with z3.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Well in dat case.. Welcome to the family...bro...
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
WakE Up Sony....its new year dammn u wake up and seed the update already...
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Stupid Sony..Lollipop Next month...fools
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
Great news for Indians to buy Sony phones... Prices to be reduced by 14% in most variants including the Z3 which might have a reduction of around Rs. 6500/-.

http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/01/11/sony-xperia-phones-to-get-price-cut-in-india/
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Not for us...who felt cheated...but for new buyers its gud news...lets c what they hav for z4....i won't rush this time....
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
Are you planning to buy the Z4 :eek: ???
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Not completely sure...lets see what they have onboard..i am actually not satisfied... With my phones till now...each of them have something missing... As per my need....
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
Hahaha... If that's the case then you won't be ever happy bro coz I'm sure ur a geek and geeks aren't ever satisfied as you'll always want the latest and the best. What do you miss in the Z3?
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Well its not something we can't live..without but certainly i miss.. My z3 is missing the better audio output it could've, better build quality,... In this tym it would be so nice to ditch that magnetic to wireless charging...n lack of accessories here in india...
[Xperia Z3 General] RohanM:
You should give a brk to sony now.. try htc hima aka M9 when it will launch...
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Well...Its not that i haven't thought of moving to another oem...but at last moment i retrace my path back to sony... My first Android was sony and from then i kinda luv the ui...better than other oems...but surely would try another.

Tried Motorola but the pure android is not my cup of tea...htc flagships are way more costly... In comparison to others...that is also one factor...
[Xperia Z3 General] RohanM:
Now its time to move on....

http://m.gsmarena.com/reuters_sony_is_open_to_selling_its_mobile_phone_business-news-10751.php
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Well that was expected!

Sony has many other products..so they can't handle all at once..n instead of cheap n more they chose costly n less sale policy...n they are not even like sammy to produce 365 models a year...so better shut down or go back to Ericsson!!!

Well lets hope z4 isn't the last....

Look around us...xiaomi, micromax,one plus one...they cant make devices to fullfill customers demand..because they use policy sell cheap sell more...sammy understood n now they are on top...they also hav many products like sony but they learnt to adapt but sony like stobborn child doesn't want to budge...i am afraid its following Nokia's footprint...sad but true...

Would hate to see this...going on other hands...
[Xperia Z3 General] shethsa:
After my z3c I guess it will be ip7
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Don't u think it will be quite large...n i would hate to migrate to iPhone
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
HTC is still there for premium phones, and they are listening to users more, 20MP and Dolby Speakers in the new M9 if it's called that. Also at least in US they offer one time free lcd glass replacement in first 6 months. I think it was expected as Sony has had declining quality control/consistency in their products. HTC's only weakness is cost, ignoring the UltraPixel junk. LG has improved significantly as well. The G2 was a great phone.
[Xperia Z3 General] RohanM:
Yes agree.. I am using LG G2.. super phone.. also getting lollipop very soon.. its already launched for Korean ver..
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Lollipop ? seems near...just got account manager updated...and it says support for lollipop... My fingers crossed
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
When they said Feb, they meant beginning of rollout, by the time all regions finish getting it it could be the end of March.
[Xperia Z3 General] rohankumar.112:
Hello people!

New Z3 owner here. Decided on upgrading to this from a Nexus 5. Had it for barely a few hours!

I need help. I'm trying to go through the whole root procedure without unlocking the bootloader. I'm stuck on the first step - ADB drivers!

Can anyone guide me on how to set up ADB? Like the file they've used to install it, or anything I'm missing out on. I'm using Win 7 64bit.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
1. First install the Z3 USB Drivers

2. Then you need to go to the Z3's "About" menu and click on build number multiple times and it will tell you that the developer menu is enabled.

3. Go to Developer menu and enable USB debugging.

4. Have ADB installed on your computer, and then do whatever you need from there. If on a PC in Command Prompt type "cd C:\<folder containing ADB> adb <command>
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Well this might help

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3017056
[Xperia Z3 General] rohankumar.112:
I want to thank you both for replying! I did however figure it out eventually. I was so exhausted by the end of it, I forgot to update my post. The problem was with the connection to the PC. It was initially in MTP mode and after trying everything, the pop up on the phone asking for ADB permission just wouldn't show up.

I finally had the the sense to change it to USB mass storage mode and BOOM! ADB connected.

What I do want to ask both of you is that does your ADB connect in MTP or USB Mass Storage. Also when In TWRP, does the Z3 show up in my computer?

I would ideally prefer ADB to run in MTP mode. I think it's just a case of messed up drivers.
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
I think you are correct I forgot about that.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
It works in mass storage as per my knowledge...
[Xperia Z3 General] janardhannarayana:
Android 5.0 Lollipop for Xperia Z3 certified by Wi-Fi Alliance:good::cool::svetius:

http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/02/18/android-5-0-lollipop-for-xperia-z3-certified-by-wi-fi-alliance/
[Xperia Z3 General] Dpk1:
Got my new Z3!

Guys! I got my new xperia Z3 (D6653) black today. I am currently using the Z2 (which is going strong by the way), but my gf likes my Z2 a lot, so it has to go. I had to choose between note4 & z3, out of which the latter suited my needs better hence I got the new Z3. My initial impression of the Z3 is that it has superb build quality (no uneven panel gaps or flaps are well placed etc.), screen & sound are bit better compared to Z2 and it feels great in hand. I am pretty happy with my purchase till now :D.
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Great choice, but with the Z4 on the way in a month or two you should have waited. It's a much bigger upgrade than going from Z1/Z2 to Z3 all of which use a similar chipset. The S810 is full generation newer more powerful and more battery/power efficient. With Sony shifting to one year dev cycle the Z4 should have better support.
[Xperia Z3 General] Dpk1:
Thanks abhinav! But I couldn't wait, needed a phone asap. As for the Z4, I honestly don't think it's going to be announced anytime soon. And even if it is in a couple of months or so, it's going to take another 2-3 months for defect free batches to arrive (based on my own experience of sony xperias)!
[Xperia Z3 General] shethsa:
No word yet on lollipop for z3 or z3c? I guess the only thing I look forward to is the SD card write facility.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Well alot of demos are available already but no sign of release yet...
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Lollipop from next week.. Confirmed by sony france and by sony Indonesia
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Binaries were released for the latest firmware this week so I can only imagine release within a week. At least if it's the same as LG does after binaries are released for latest rom.
[Xperia Z3 General] ImAnurag:
Sony Xperia Z3 Android 5.0.2 Update is rolling now.

Sony Xperia Z3 Android 5.0.2 Update is rolling now.

Firmware : 23.1.A.0.690 firmware

Confirmed Regions : Nordic regions, Norway, Denmark, Sweden

Kernel Used : 3.4.0 same as seen at MWC 2015.

Size - 1.4 GB

Source - http://www.gizmobolt.com/2015/03/16/xperia-z3-23-1-a-0-690-firmware-android-5-0-2-lollipop-update-rolling/

Xperia Z3 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware changelog :

Material Design UI.

New Xperia Themes and wallpapers.

White system UI.

Updated Sony Media apps with material design UI.

ART runtime.

New Quick settings.

New Notification screen with an option to see on lock screen.

New navigation keys.

Regards
[Xperia Z3 General] kamlesh_sexy:
Yes android lolipop roll out today 16.03.2015 officially.
[Xperia Z3 General] pchetan2:
Does roll out started in India ??

Can Any one confirm that update started rolling out in india ?? I have my Z3 in service centre now :)
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
No not yet for India ..only certain countries... And that too D6603 model
[Xperia Z3 General] dewimagica:
Not for Indian (D6653) model yet,but you can safely flash the one available for D6603 model. Its working perfectly here.