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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tommy-Geenexus:
KitKat? Seriously?

Lollipop will be there soon enough.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Triflot:
It was just confirmed that Lollipop will start rolling out to Z devices in February. Hopefully, no one has to wait past that month.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] MissyKoneko:
^^Awesome, that's nice to know. Thank u.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] MissyKoneko:
I got my Z ultra yesterday and all I can say it's WOW this phone its beautiful. To me it's more of a tablet, I'm a small girl,5'0 tall, 108 pounds so yeah this phone its huge to me.

Now I just need to root it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Bucika:
Hey guys,

Currently rocking Note 3 with Cm12 (Awesome phone)..

I have a chance to buy Z Ultra with broken LCD and damaged housing (the phone still works O.K), for 60€.. Do you think is worth it? I know the cost for LCD + Housing on Aliexpress is a bit high.. but overall It would cost me around 170€ to fix it..

I would flash GPE rom on it, and see if it is smooth as Note 3 on CM12 and then decide what to keep (I love big phones lol).. But then again New Zultra is 214€ on Aliexpress..

So what do you guys think? :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
All I can say is good luck getting the new LCD connected, I have read that it is a sod of a job (and may need special glue for the connection?)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Bucika:
Good to know! :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TravisBean:
No.

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Glad to hear that. I was setting my sights on a OPO, but since I didn't get an invite, I chose the Ultra Z instead.

(I think OPO might have shot themselves in the foot with that invite system)

The only negative thing I've got to say about the Z Ultra is that after the device gets hot from heavy game play, the touch screen looses accuracy and sensitivity. In normal use you probably won't notice this.

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tommy-Geenexus:
Hot? My device never goes over 55 ° C, and during gaming (if it gets throttled, mine never does) it can't pass 70 degrees due to stock thermal.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TravisBean:
Perhaps hot was too broad a description.................

Warmer than normal ?? :D

It never gets excessively hot, but after playing Kill Shot for a while the device does get quite a bit warmer and I have to adjust the sensitivity in the game settings.

Edit: Having said this, I am still extremely happy with the Ultra Z as I have indicated in previous posts.

Expansys sent me a brand new Z in a factory sealed box for under $350.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] asadkhanduhh:
having had the xperia z ultra c6806 purple for some time, and now using the iphone 6 plus i can say that the z ultra is a quality phone but the camera is such a huge hindrance.

the iphone 6 plus is a formidable phone for those considering a choice between the two, and i would consider the iPhone 6 + extensively prior to this expenditure for a nearly two year old handset.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mwebb34:
Im on Verizon network, and been wanting the xperia z ultra will it work on my carrier?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] frothe3:
No, it does not, uses a different technology, CDMA, as well as different LTE bands.

In this country, only works on T-Mobile or at&t, and those with GSM technology.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TravisBean:
No, and in addition to what was just indicated (CDMA vs. GSM), in order for any phone to work on the Verizon network, the serial # of that device must be in the Verizon network's data base (as was explained to me by a Verizon sales rep).

Verizon is extremely proud of their service and doesn't want to allow any phone to sail on it's network unless there is that big phat V smack dab splattered on the face of the device.

Edit: Verizon is a great network to be on, but unless you have several phones by way of a family plan, you pay thru the nose for that service.

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] VeryCoolAlan:
Travis, you're from OT right?

Anyways I have a Note 4, and OPO.

Currently selling both on eBay and just bought a purple Z Ultra.

Don't take pictures so it doesn't bother me at all.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
I know those arguments.

I told one of their reps one time that I think it is great that Verizon knows better than FCC how a device should be tested and certified and that I think it is very, very unfortunate that other countries has to get by with devices that "just" offer FCC certification rather than the superior VZW one, which means that NOTHING bad can ever, ever happen to the network. The superior VZW network would go down immediately if a non-VZW device would connect to it.... so they must play everything safe. Other carriers can allow BYOD mostly because their networks lack the "precision" that the VZW one have. A device with a badly trimmed radio can get by on AT&T or T-Mobile but would cause disaster on VZW because of this "precision"...;) (Yes, I am very ironic)

The only reason VZW acts against BYOD is because they want to have strict control over what plan you get with which device. Buying a flagship and put it on a prepaid Allset plan isn't going to fly well.

The only thing that would get me on Verizon with a device is the day when they finally allow BYOD and let me put it on a data only plan (since I do talk and text through Hangouts). Until then, I would just use a MiFi if I would have an emergency (it means - a desperate need for VZW coverage).

Edit: A device with the correct LTE bands for Verizon would work on their network provided that a pre-activated SIM is being inserted. If the SIM card is activated with an ESN number that is in their database, it can then be moved to an "alien" device for use. The Xperia Z Ultra lacks the VZW bands, though but could still be used with their network as a tablet through a MiFi of theirs.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] xswxm:
In my opinion, if you can accept the screen size, Qualcomm 800 is enough to use. If you are really care about the hardware you can wait for the Z4U.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] MSK1:
How long is the wait?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] xswxm:
I am not sure, maybe several months.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] atisha:
I've a Samsung s3, thinkin of getting a ultra z . Is the camera of Sony ultra z better or worse than Samsung s3?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Johnmcl7:
No-one knows, there has been no confirmed information on a Z4 Ultra and despite constant rumours on previous Z2 Ultra/Z3/Ultras etc. there's been no confirmed information for them either despite there being genuine leaks for the Z2, Z3 and Z3 Compact. As much as I liked the Z Ultra it appeared to be a poor seller and with Sony's mainstream phones not selling well, I can't see there being another Ultra device (in terms of 6in+ device, something more Note sized seems possible) however that's just my opinion and obviously I don't know anything more than most people.

John
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Cluey:
I've been looking at getting one of these for a while, I'm still a little undecided.

Do any of you play Ingress on a Z Ultra?

Seeing a few comments overheating affecting the screen sensitivity and even causing reboots has me concerned as Ingress is quite the battery eater, using the top three battery taxing things phones do.

I've got a similar sized tablet, not as thin though, and I find it a little small as a tablet but possibly too big as a phone. So I'd probably get that SBH52 headset with it too.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jamesmalit3:
Desire 816 or Z Ultra

Can you guys help me decide? In my place, these two phones have exactly the same price. Here are my pros and cons:

HTC Desire 816

Pros: (1) Better camera (2) Boomsound speakers (3) Design (4) Right screen size for a phablet (5) Sense 6 software package

Cons: (1) Performance (Snapdragon 400 and Adreno 305) (2) Not future-proof

Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Pros: (1) Performance (Snapdragon 800 and Adreno 330) (2) 2 GB RAM (3) Future-proof, I think (4) Developer support

Cons: (1) Too big (2) No flash and low-res camera (3) Many reports of screen shattering

Though the Desire 816 has the most advantages, I can't help but consider the Z Ultra's performance. Please help me in this dilemma. Thank you in advance!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
3 & 4 from the HTC need to be in the ZU ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TravisBean:
If you're like me and wanted something for superior game performance, then definitely go for the Z Ultra.

The 800/330 combo makes a noticeable difference.

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] MSK1:
Where is the new ultra? ???
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] joeminati:
I find it funny how for such a flagship phone and all....you guys need to do these tricks for the phone to work.

I was interested in the Z Ultra phone but seems not. More of the same Sony quality issues. From being waterproof (and waterproof related issues) to no longer...screen front and back cracking on its own...antenna issues....flaps falling off....glue unbinding from phone....it's no wonder Sony might sell off their phone division. These issues have been going on since the Z models. I wish they got their act together. Same concept with the laptops of theirs. A lot of money but constant plague of issues from users.

Not trying to make a bash Sony rant....but with all of Sony business decisions lately...it just annoys me. I think it annoys me more how I wanted to get this phone but passing it up now.:banghead:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] melcali:
I wouldn't base your smartphone purchases on what you read on forums. When people have problems, they find a place for help and to vent. I don't have any problem with my ultra.

It may seem like the z ultra has widespread issues, but its easy to spot those type of threads where people had the unfortunate especially when the z ultra forums are less active since the phone was not as popular.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
I have not experienced any hardware issues with my C6802 or C6833. The C6802 is oldest and one of the first sold (got it August 1, 2013) and it is still in perfect condition with all flaps in order. No problems at all.

I would say that the Ultra is very reliable when it is handled properly.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] joeminati:
Yes but when these issues come up again and again since the Xperia Z......what else is there to say about it except that they did nothing. Sony even did a recall and would warrant the cracked screens and cracked backs. It was only after some time with the phone is when people mentioned the adhesive falling apart. Just reading the tips on how people keep the Ultra Z phone from falling apart is crazy. I'm just saying that companies should be held liable for these actions or inactions.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
I don't know what people are doing with their devices but my Xperia Z and two Ultra is in flawless condition. I haven't experienced any problems with the Ultra and the adhesive problem was isolated to the Xperia Z AFAIK. I undervolted my Z in 2013 when I learned that its back could work loose if the device became heated to a certain extent.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
There are 3 ZUs in this house now. none of them have issues other than the one I dropped out of my truck on to concrete where I cracked the plastic top bezel - screen is still fine.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TravisBean:
I have both a Sony Xperia ion LT28 and a Z Ultra. Neither device has any of the problems mentioned above.

(The LT28 does suffer from low in call volume levels)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Cluey:
Hate to quote myself but there was a derail with someone ranting about things that aren't a problem to a huge majority of people. I suspect the people who lose flaps are the same people who don't look after things but like to complain without telling the whole story.

So Ingress anyone?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Flaco05:
So? Time to change the title of this thread to 2015?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] atisha:
Please do!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kinghanson:
Definitely applicable for 2014.

For 2015, for me I think it is still applicable since no phone has been this huge (love the size though).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] maxld:
In the matter of fact, I bought a second one few weeks ago :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] scpion:
I got this phone for a year and I only recently started to use it as my daily driver. After I got this accessory call a "bunker ring". It's simply a ring attached to the back that u can loop your finger in. Now there is zero fear of dropping the massive phone and it's so much easier to handle.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] MSK1:
Is the new one coming in march?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shaolin95:
I wonder if a Xperia Z4 tablet will come up too or how much later then the rest. I was thinking on getting the Z3 Tablet to replace my Ultra but I am debating (as much as I love having a huge phone), if the tablet will just end up being too big.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
I did the pocket test with the Z3 TC and it went down in my shirt (I always carry my devices in the left front pocket) but I am not sure that I would get before a few prerequisites are in place:

1. The ROM development increases so ROMs like Dirty Unicorns, Resurrection Remix, Candy and so on is available. I would go crazy with a device where the selection is very restricted, unless there is a GPe port available (which can be enhanced by Xposed).

2. The prices must go down. Since the LTE version SGP621 offer 16 GB of storage, I wouldn't want to pay more than $349 for it - max - which is what I got the C6833 for.

Otherwise, I like the Z3 TC generally speaking. The screen is great and no visible artifacts like the Z2 Tablet (I can see diagonal lines on it - some won't but my eyes notice them but nothing of the kind on the TC). The smaller screen also make text rendering sharper on the TC even if the Z2 Tablet is perfectly fine as a reader as well.

The only thing I don't like with the Z3 TC is the lack of a keyboard cover, which would have been a great productivity tool. Sony Center demoed it with the Z2 Tablet keyboard, which doesn't fit. A keyboard flip cover would have been perfect.

Another thing is that the Ultra is more of a premium device, the Z3 TC feels robust, yes - but not as luxurious.

What I will do is to simple see what happens during the year. If the market for 6.5-7 inch devices continue to be deader than a door or frozen fish at the supermarket, the bargain priced Z3 TC is a hot candidate for my next device unless another brand manage to create something decent.

An "Oppo Tablet 7" or something like that would be very interesting to me.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] tamerh:
Also huawei mediapad x2 is a good alternative and will come this year
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] joulukas:
Well it was time for a phone change for missis (somehow her LG got serious hit on the screen and now the device has nice new "wallpaper"). She was allmost ready to go for Windows phone (allmost paying for the Lumia 735) when she decided, that going for the same 4,7" screensize would make her regret.

So now we have second, white this time, Ultra at home, and she is as happy as she can be.

I think Ultra is more applicable in 2015 than it was in 2013, when it launched, and thats because the pricepoint is soo awsome. SD800 device, with 2GB RAM and 1080p screen is fighting alongside with midrangers with SD400 (now SD410 allready) 1G of ram and qHD or 720p screens. I would say, if you can ditch camera, for me its the least important feature of a device, and are constantly in need of web and media - its hard to find a decent replacement for a decent money out there (ok, chinese are rocking hte world, but they can be hard to find, and OnePlus is now having tuesday sales, so something is moving).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Paradelle:
Interesting thread. I'd say yes. Very relative. I am a phone addict. This year I've already had a GPE M8, Lumia 930, LGG3 (32gb) and now the Z Ultra. I've come to the conclusion that with phone speed (and that's what I look for) there is no noticeable difference between the phones I mentioned, which is amazing considering the Z Ultra specs are poorer than the others mentioned. I'm running a lollipop rom on it and it's lovely. Yes, the screen isn't as clear as the G3 (what is?) but it makes up for it in screen size. The camera isn't as good as the Lumia, but it's good enough to take good snaps of my 4 year old, and the build quality isn't as good as the M8, but neither is it shabby.

I love the Z Ultra, and I haven't loved a phone since I first got the Nexus 5. The Z Ultra in lollipop is very quick, everything works, and the screen size is glorious. And, because of it's age, it's relatively cheap. Wonderful.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Flavio:
My thoughts exactly. In the last couple of months I switched from an iPhone 6 Plus to a Huawei Ascend Mate7 to a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to a Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 and now the Z Ultra.

The Z Ultra was the cheapest of them all and is just as fast as the iPhone 6 Plus, at least in my perception.

The Ascend Mate7 was very nice hardware wise but I had issued with the software and custom ROM's.

The Note 4 was too small and lacked battery life.

The Huawei MediaPad X1 also has lovely hardware but is very slow which started to annoy me and was a little too wide to pick up and hold comfortably.

The strange thing is that when I bought a new Z Ultra 18 months ago I thought it was too big and immediately sold it on. Now I think it's the perfect size and I bought it for a quarter of the price I paid 18 months ago.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vincentallen2:
So my tax return is coming pretty soon. I've been lurking the z ultra thread since the gpe z ultra was released. I've always wanted one and was fascinated by its size. I'm a taller guy with big hands, so my Nexus 4 just seems so small to me.

Now that I have some extra funds coming through, I have a big decision to make:

Z Ultra C6806 or Oneplus One.

Nowadays, they're about the same price. One has better hardware, but a smaller screen. The other still runs like a champ, with a huge screen, but it's discontinued from Sony and its aging with no real evidence of a successor.

Which one should I get this coming month? I can't really decide.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Flavio:
You are asking in the Z Ultra thread so what do you think the answer will likely be? ;)

For me the screen size difference of 6.4" compared to 5.5" has much more value than a theoretical faster CPU. With the Z Ultra I never feel like I am waiting for it and there is no lag.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vincentallen2:
Yeah, i kind of hesitated to ask here, but I thought it was best to get opinions from the actual users. I was hoping there would be non biased opinions since most of you have used the ultra for a while. Maybe there's been users here that have owned both.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
I will give my opinion as it is now with Lollipop and it is very simple:

The Ultra is just a device in a class of its own.

It literally flies with Lollipop, which really injected new life into it. It was very fast with KitKat already but it is noticeable difference now. The display is still excellent with decent color reproduction and deep blacks along with the ability to show white color in a natural way (good for reading). I was very pleased with it back in August 2013 and it is still a great screen.

The only drawbacks I can see is the camera (which is improved on Lollipop ROMs even if there is a debate about how much) and 16 GB of internal storage, which should be 32 GB or more, preferably. It is important to mention the fact that the camera can be enhanced by the DSC-QX series, which is the logical choice for anyone really interested in photography and the internal storage capacity can be dealt with, especially now with Xposed modules such as Obb to SD and so on.

Another strong point is the ROM development, which has kicked off since Lollipop came out - it has never been such an amount of ROMs before. Now, new ROMs are being released on a frequent basis and kernels are also moving along in a great way.

The major selling point of the Ultra is the screen size, which make it able to do things other devices can't in a similar way, namely to be comfortable for reading, browsing and so forth to such an extent that it can replace a tablet. With other devices, it feels like a tablet is a good complement and I tended to grab my TF700 quite frequently but the 6.44 inch Ultra feels like the perfect compromise between portability and comfortable use. Reading magazines and so forth works great.

I was in the market for a new device a few months and just bought a C6833 since I just don't see any viable option that can combine all the strengths of the Ultra with solving some of the drawbacks.

The only alternative I can see in the future is a developer friendly 6.5-8 inch premium device with a Snapdragon 810 or 820, 4 GB RAM, 32-128 GB internal storage + microSDXC slot and either vanilla Android or a lightly skinned version.

I don't see any reason to replace my Ultra's with something less - like going down to a 5.5-6 inch screen, which would be an annoyance like no other. My intention is to just stick to the Ultra until something great arrives. In worst case, I would get the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact if no other manufacturer manage to provide a 6.5-8 inch device with the appropriate combination of premium build quality and high performance paired with an efficient Android implementation.

If Oppo would release a 6.5-8 incher, I would be tempted since I like their devices generally speaking. The more common brands such as HTC, LG and Samsung is totally uninteresting to me, unfortunately.;)

I would go for the Ultra, without hesitation. The OPO is a great device but the screen is too small, which make it unsuitable as a "tablet replacement".

Edit: The C6833 I got was newly manufactured with .108 preinstalled.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] atisha:
Hi

Which lollipop Rom did you use? What is.'..with 108 pre-installed'? I've a c6883, how do I check if it's 108 pre-installed or anything else?

I bought my z ultra recently, Somehow a bit reluctant to root it as its still warranty. How do I revert to stock if I need to claim for warranty?

I find myself sticking with old s3 Samsung, as the camera is better, and partly because I have yet to customise/root Sony z ultra. I find typing in Sony z ultra a bit slow in normal conventional keyboard compared to my t9 (old Xperia) keyboard on my rooted s3. I wonder if the old t9 Xperia keyboard would work on Sony z ultra once I rooted it. Haven't had time to do it yet. .
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Flavio:
You can see which version you have in About Phone in Settings.

I use Scrubbers 5.0 GPe port and it is quite good.
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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mahe752:
Hard bricked samsung s duos GT-S7562

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rayla2014:
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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] neel9010:
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