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[Xperia Z3 General] KDiz:
Thanks guys. I checked my UPS My Choice account and it's scheduled to be delivered Thursday! Note, I had to actually check my account - I didn't get an email notification. Status on T-Mo's site is still backorder and I haven't received emails or texts from T-Mo either.

So if you have UPS My Choice, check it as well!
[Xperia Z3 General] ac21365:
Figure I'd chime in here.

Jump preorder by existing customer on the 15th at 8ish AM Mountain time.

Was listed as backordered since the 16th.

Got the email/text and tracking number this morning for next-day delivery.
[Xperia Z3 General] npaladin2000:
Just got my tracking number this morning, but so far UPS can't find it. It should be next-day shipping, meaning I get it today or tomorrow.
[Xperia Z3 General] mattlgroff:
Pre-ordered JUMP! Upgrade on 10/15 @ 10AM-ish PST

Backorder Status on 10/20 @ 6:30AM PST

Shipping E-mail and Tracking via UPS on 10/21 @ 7:33AM

Tracking currently doesn't work, but it will sooner or later. I used UPS Overnight fyi.
[Xperia Z3 General] Damented:
I ordered mine yesterday at 11:42 Mountain time . Today it says shipped on the order status page. No email or text with tracking information though
[Xperia Z3 General] jayr04:
Not fair. I ordered before you. :laugh:
[Xperia Z3 General] Damented:
I'm trying to contact there chat support to see if I can get a tracking number. it's been busy for awhile now and I don't feel like calling..lol
[Xperia Z3 General] Heinous:
Just got the shipping email with tracking number. Should be here tomorrow!
[Xperia Z3 General] schmidty86:
I had to re-order yesterday around 2pm EDT. I received a UPS My Choice email this morning, says it should be delivered tomorrow. Still haven't received an update from Tmobile, and my order says "pending shipping".
[Xperia Z3 General] npaladin2000:
F5.......f5.......f5.....f%......f5.....f5.....f5.....

:)
[Xperia Z3 General] mellospace:
So it appears that everyone getting shipping notification are the ones with next day delivery.

Has anyone with UPS Ground Shipping gotten tracking info already? My order still shows backordered and no tracking info on UPS or T-Mo. ?
[Xperia Z3 General] megacrazy:
Hit it harder haha.
[Xperia Z3 General] Damented:
I used ground and I just got off chat and he gave me my tracking number and said it was shipped out today. I didnt get any emails or anything. I just seen my order status said shipped but pending shippping. It didn't make sence so I contacted them
[Xperia Z3 General] clutch291:
I ordered on the 15th with UPS Ground Shipping and mine is scheduled to arrive tomorrow according to the tracking info.
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Ground shipping with "Jump!", still on backorder as well.
[Xperia Z3 General] XxSilent22xX:
I picked ground shipping, still no shipping and my choice shows nothing, I knew I should have chosen next day.
[Xperia Z3 General] macmanies:
Ordered at 3:50 a.m. PDT on October 15th via EIP, not JUMP!, and still showing backordered with no shipping confirmation. I chose ground shipping and am regretting that choice now, as it seems unlikely to be delivered before October 29th at this rate.
[Xperia Z3 General] mevensen:
Just got my e-mail from T-mobile stating order has shipped. UPS tracking doesn't see it yet. I ordered online on Sunday night, Next Day delivery.
[Xperia Z3 General] KDiz:
Finally got a text from T-Mobile that it shipped. I chose 3 day shipping, btw.
[Xperia Z3 General] schmidty86:
I think you will, everyone's seems to be shipping by today, or last week even. So I would expect you to get the phone within a few days, regardless of your shipping speed.
[Xperia Z3 General] Elysian893:
Just got the text with my tracking number.
[Xperia Z3 General] mellospace:
Finally someone with ground shipping got tracking info. I'm positive most orders will ship by end of day today since mostly everyone got charged yesterday. I guess next day delivery were going first and now all others.

Still waiting for mine to show shipped or something.
[Xperia Z3 General] DepthCharge:
I chose UPS ground shipping. Ordered on 10/15 6:46AM PDT. I received an email regarding a tracking number and that it shipped today. Not sure exactly when I'll get it though.
[Xperia Z3 General] Okawa:
Mine also shipped out today, next day shipping bought on the 15th around 4PM PST

Does anyone know if a signature is required or if someone has to be home to accept it? No one is home to pick it up >.<
[Xperia Z3 General] schmidty86:
Me too, 7 hours after the email from UPS.
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
I think they just leave it at your front door, at least thats how I got my G2 from Sprint and mother's iPhone 6 from TMO and most of my expensive beta test devices from Netgear as well. Never really had to sign for anything so far.
[Xperia Z3 General] macmanies:
Here's hoping. My status just appeared to change to 'Shipped', and I received a text with UPS tracking information, though it hasn't populated yet. Does anyone know where the phones are shipping from?
[Xperia Z3 General] DepthCharge:
According to the email, the UPS tracking number is useless. Preorders won't have the ability to be tracked. Is this correct?
[Xperia Z3 General] schmidty86:
If a sig is required, which I don't think it is, you can sign electronically if you have UPS My Choice (it's free).
[Xperia Z3 General] KDiz:
The shipping label that was created for mine says Louisville, KY.
[Xperia Z3 General] jayr04:
Just got the shipped text. Hold on Z3, you're almost home.
[Xperia Z3 General] Damented:
I recieved the same email.
[Xperia Z3 General] schmidty86:
From:

T-MOBILE LDC UPGRADE

LOUISVILLE, KY, US
[Xperia Z3 General] XxSilent22xX:
Got a text with a ups tracking # , can't wait to ditch this nexus s lol
[Xperia Z3 General] macmanies:
Thanks! Looks to be about 4-5 days via UPS Ground to the West Coast, so probably Monday unless it's already in transit.
[Xperia Z3 General] megacrazy:
So all in all we are getting this before the Verizon customers....even with their Sony announcement and all :D
[Xperia Z3 General] dhaliwal925:
No text, no email -_- I will have to wait...But I am hoping that it is just a glitch and mine is among the phones being shipped out. Ordered on the 15th at like 1:05 AM PDT.
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
I still don't consider that franken phone a Z3
[Xperia Z3 General] mattlgroff:
It's definitely a re-branded Z2. It's using the same parts, according to the FCC documents from August.
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
Yeah. If I had to switch to Verizon though, I'd still pick it over the alternatives. The new Droid Turbo looks very promising and the Note 4 is still the big phone go-to, but for some reason I really prefer the size of the Z2/Z3

*edit* - I really hope Sony integrates Qi into the Z4
[Xperia Z3 General] megacrazy:
Yeah it's embarrassing...especially with the huge Verizon logo on the front. Meh.
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
Typical Verizon. They want all of their phones to be walking billboards. Sad.
[Xperia Z3 General] mellospace:
I'm in the same boat, nothing from Tmo or UPS yet. Ordered 4:45am EST Oct 15.
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
I finally got the "shipped" SMS, just now.
[Xperia Z3 General] mellospace:
Same here, got it just now, finally!!!
[Xperia Z3 General] Smoothcrm7:
Just got shipped text message, no data in UPS system. Went with UPS ground.
[Xperia Z3 General] macmanies:
Just got the confirmation email about two hours after the confirmation SMS, but the anticipated UPS delivery date is 10/30. I told the T-Mobile CS rep that I would refuse delivery if it arrived after the 29th. Why go through the hassle of pre-ordering if it doesn't even arrive before the in-store date?
[Xperia Z3 General] khyron65:
Long time lurker first time poster.

Allow me to clear up how shipping works as there seems to be confusion. When T Mobile sends you those numbers they are generated from the T Mobile warehouse. The number wont have any info associated with it on the UPS side until it is physically at the UPS warehouse. So basically your phone is at Tmo warehouse ready to go. As soon as UPS scans it at their facility you will get your delivery estimates etc. I work for a company that does a lot of shipping. We have software that we use to get the packages ready for UPS and it sends tracking numbers to customers. The customers always complain to us that the numbers dont work. which they wont until we take the packages and the manifest to UPS. They scan it then the numbers go live as it where.

Hope that clears it up. I think I was a little redundant but I am in a hurry.

BTW. I did regular ground and I got my tracking number in a text ordered 11 am on the 15th. Tmo site still says back ordered for me. good luck fellas.
[Xperia Z3 General] dhaliwal925:
I did too! I guess all I needed was to post on XDA :P
[Xperia Z3 General] taylor999:
I finally got the tracking number via text as well. No info on the UPS site though. Where are y'all seeing the delivery date?
[Xperia Z3 General] XxSilent22xX:
The delivery date is in the e-mail, and the e-mail also says: For all Pre-Orders your tracking number will not be visible on UPS.com prior to the product launch date.

If that's the case how will I know when my phone arrives? I ordered ground so I would expect it Friday assuming it went out today.
[Xperia Z3 General] khyron65:
I addressed this earlier

Allow me to clear up how shipping works as there seems to be confusion. When T Mobile sends you those numbers they are generated from the T Mobile warehouse. The number wont have any info associated with it on the UPS side until it is physically at the UPS warehouse. So basically your phone is at Tmo warehouse ready to go. As soon as UPS scans it at their facility you will get your delivery estimates etc. I work for a company that does a lot of shipping. We have software that we use to get the packages ready for UPS and it sends tracking numbers to customers. The customers always complain to us that the numbers dont work. which they wont until we take the packages and the manifest to UPS. They scan it then the numbers go live as it where.

expect delivery info tonight or sometime tomorrow. whenever your phone actually makes it to the UPS warehouse. Tracking numbers get generated before they even make it to UPS
[Xperia Z3 General] macmanies:
There's a "carrier-estimated delivery date" on the confirmation email, which should also be visible on T-Mobile's website if you check your order status.
[Xperia Z3 General] khyron65:
I wouldnt worry about that date in the email. Its a form letter. If you just got the email today like me dont expect the number to work until UPS gets it. People say its coming for Kentucky. If thats true if you are on the west cost expect next week no later then wednsday. east coast friday, not later then tuesday.
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
So you're saying we won't know until it gets past this guy? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HgUh5bOgbM&t=3m15s
[Xperia Z3 General] npaladin2000:
Not in my case, it's blank, just the slashes. I expected UPS do to a pickup by now if they had this many going out, and as soon as they scan it the'll be in the system. Maybe tonight.
[Xperia Z3 General] khyron65:
YUP!!! Except the dude now has a bar scanner. Realize guys that its packed and paid at Tmo warehouse. If I had to guess their shipping is like ours. They print a bunch of shipping labels which will generate your tracking. Then they stick that shipping label on your package X100 depending on how many phones got pre ordered and how many they have that day. Then They drop all those phones off at UPS where they will sit for possibly hours until that guy in the video scans them in. Then viola! The number now works after anywhere from 8 to 12 hours! Then you will get your estimates.

So relax guys take a breath. We are almost home!!
[Xperia Z3 General] Dimitri_010:
I ordered on the 16th through JUMP, and received shipment text/email/tracking number today. Carrier Estimated date in email shows 10/31. UPS just scanned the item though at their warehouse in KY. Hoping to have it here in the next few days.
[Xperia Z3 General] Josh McGrath:
I had the z1s and really regretted it once I found out the thing had a locked bootloader. The original T-Mobile z was locked, the z1s was locked so it's safe to assume the z3 from T-Mobile will be locked. Sucks but just a heads up. I loved the interface too
[Xperia Z3 General] mattlgroff:
Scheduled Delivery:

Wednesday, 10/22/2014, By End of Day

:D
[Xperia Z3 General] CoreyS84:
Ordered mine around midnight on the 17th. Got the tracking number text this morning, T-Mobile said expected delivery on Nov 3rd, but just checked UPS and I should have it next Monday, the 27th!

I love getting toys before they're "officially" released.
[Xperia Z3 General] mattlgroff:
Yeah, I hope no one is expecting it to be unlockable... since they haven't been in the past.
[Xperia Z3 General] Dimitri_010:
I chose UPS ground...and it will be here tomorrow 10/22! Saved myself some cash doing that...
[Xperia Z3 General] DepthCharge:
Yup, me too. Live in Chicago, so not too far. I'm off all day tomorrow too. :D
[Xperia Z3 General] Dimitri_010:
Chicago here as well.
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Got tracking info just now, not yet with UPS but expected delivery is Thursday!
[Xperia Z3 General] DepthCharge:
I didn't order the overnight shipping because I got free standard shipping...turns out it will ship overnight anyway. Win.
[Xperia Z3 General] Elysian893:
I shipped Ground, coming from Kentucky it will be here on Thursday! Awesome.
[Xperia Z3 General] DogPyro:
UPS guy just delivered my Z3. Pumped! :good::good::good:
[Xperia Z3 General] Smoothcrm7:
Friday ETA here! Little bit of a wait but not bad at all. I went with ground because it normally comes pretty much over night. Ah well.

My case, screen protector and magnet charger will be here first!
[Xperia Z3 General] mattlgroff:
Post pics and get us confirmation of the model # D6616 :D
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
and check the bootloader status!
[Xperia Z3 General] DogPyro:
Well the model number says D6616. How do i check the bootloader?
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22341848&postcount=4
[Xperia Z3 General] Elysian893:
The Z1s taught me that I really don't need an unlockable bootloader, and can generally get buy without root. Android has come a LONG way. I doubt I'll bother rooting my Z3 unless Chromecast doesn't support screen mirroring on it as well.
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
I totally agree with this but it'd be nice to know
[Xperia Z3 General] DogPyro:
Rooting status:

Bootloader unlock allowed: No
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
Thanks. boooooooooooooooo.

*edit* with that said, this is actually the first device in pretty much forever where I'm thinking I might be able to live without an unlocked BL and root. I can't believe I just said that.
[Xperia Z3 General] jayr04:
Tracking works for me now. Scheduled delivery is the 27th. Way better than what T-Mob website said when I first ordered which was the 31st.
[Xperia Z3 General] mattlgroff:
I've gone a couple months with rooting on my S 5... but don't tell anyone! >.>
[Xperia Z3 General] hanano17:
Yeah, my tracking from tmo's email says 30th, UPS says 23rd.
[Xperia Z3 General] mellospace:
Friday for me also, not too bad. Which magnetic charger did you order and where (what website)? I havent get any accessories yet, I think I might just get 2-3 magnetic chargers and maybe a dock or 2, that will be all. I hate using screen protector or case but I do take good care of my phone so don't really need them.
[Xperia Z3 General] abezapata:
Monday of next week for me! Dam no love for California. Hopefully it comes sooner. If not I can't wait.
[Xperia Z3 General] Smoothcrm7:
I went with the Magnector X which seems to be considered one of the better magnetic connectors.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JEN5S6A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Case and Screen Protectors Also:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MN2FCD8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (In black but it doesn't seem like that is an option anymore) Got the case today actually looks great!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NU7DQWO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (includes 3 front and 1 back screen protector)
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
haha! I think if this thing had 16GB of internal memory I'd be a lot more unhappy. Will be looking forward to the changes in lollipop to fix SD access. Everything else is so minor I can live without it. Android has come a long way.
[Xperia Z3 General] squirrelsoup:
Ordered on 10/15 and received shipping details today. Z3 will be arriving at my door tomorrow! Funny thing is that I live in Hawaii and seem to be one of the first to receive it! Sorry to rub it in but I'm excited for this phone. :p
[Xperia Z3 General] dhaliwal925:
I ordered the Magnector X too! Looks pretty legit I hope the other end is USB so I can order another one for the car just in case - although I finally may not need a car charger :victory:

Apart from that..nothing is touching the Z! It will be naked like Sony meant it to be. I honestly haven't used a screen protector ever since the Motorola Droid X - I love typing on glass, and honestly these things are pretty hard to scratch unless you live on the beach...
[Xperia Z3 General] Eric Violette:
Sooo close!!!

I'm thinking I might have to leave work and head home around noon due to having sypmtoms of Ebola!
[Xperia Z3 General] KDiz:
My tracking status is still "Order Processed: Ready for UPS." :(
[Xperia Z3 General] Eric Violette:
On truck for delivery

:D
[Xperia Z3 General] Fermbiz:
I was a little dissapointed that I chose ground shipping, thinking I wouldnt get it till sometime next week but its coming in Friday which is perfect :)

Im gonna pick up the Magnector X as well as this case

http://www.rearthusa.com/Xperia-Z3-Case-Ringke-FUSION/dp/B00NO0WSGC?extid=st_auwl.

I like their cases because its super thin. I've been using their case for my Galaxy S3 and its been great. I dropped this phone so many times and not one single crack.
[Xperia Z3 General] megacrazy:
I am also part of the exclusive out for delivery club.

I bought a few other things for it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/371159283805

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291260776658

http://www.ebay.com/itm/191312538145

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NW9A0JM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NH2C2R2
[Xperia Z3 General] weebnuts:
Mine will be here tomorrow. Anyone know what's included in the box?
[Xperia Z3 General] megacrazy:
From what I've read it comes pretty much bare bones...adapter...phone and that's it.
[Xperia Z3 General] Dimitri_010:
Which case would you recommend of these two? Or, if you have any other suggestions, feel free to let me know.

http://www.amazon.com/VSTN®-Xperia-...id=1413991578&sr=1-21&keywords=sony+xperia+z3

http://www.amazon.com/Xperia-Z3-Cas...qid=1413990764&sr=1-2&keywords=xperia+z3+case
[Xperia Z3 General] KDiz:
From posts on other sites - Just a usb charger, sim card, and a quick guide and various warnings materials
[Xperia Z3 General] Eric Violette:
I just ordered this one (black). Depending on how I like it, I'm going to order more colors to match my mood, lol. I like the red, purple, and blue. Too bad they don't have a yellow....

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MO9LTW8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
You should get one to match your last name!
[Xperia Z3 General] Eric Violette:
:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: LOL
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
UPS needs real-time driver tracking like UBER. HAHAHHA. My F5 key is being obliterated. I'm kidding. No I'm not.
[Xperia Z3 General] oryan_dunn:
Download the UPS app and sign up for the UPS account. You'll get a notification as soon as it's delivered.
[Xperia Z3 General] Dimitri_010:
Gotta love UPS.

"Your package will arrive at some point today between now and later."
[Xperia Z3 General] Myst3ry:
disspointed i didn't order back in the 15th... order us yesterday and said it would get to me in California mid next week, but the status says back ordered... *sigh* dang lol
[Xperia Z3 General] mattlgroff:
Gee, thanks UPS! So 11:59pm is my estimate :)
[Xperia Z3 General] ngvuanh:
Mine will arrive on Monday. Got MagnectoX charger already. The magnet is so strong.

Now it's time to look for a case. Ringke Fusion looks great. Thinking about clear one but most clear tpu will turn yellowish after 2 or 3 months.
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
it is in my grubby paws
[Xperia Z3 General] npaladin2000:
I have mine.

Step 1 - rip off plastic

Step 2 - Install Skinomi TechSkin

Step 3 - Turn on phone

Step 4 - Marvel at waterpoof-ness since it's not dry yet. :D
[Xperia Z3 General] Heinous:
A case? Are these phones not big enough for you already? If I put a case on, I'd have to start carrying a purse. The phone barely fits in my pocket as it is.
[Xperia Z3 General] mattlgroff:
Why no pics from anyone? Part of the excitement is the unboxing!
[Xperia Z3 General] edwardlanti:
Yes, I am waiting for some unboxing images as well lol
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Excitement is when I get mine tomorrow.

And the slight lack of, when you realize there are no headphones (even though we already know:))
[Xperia Z3 General] jayr04:
You must be rich lol
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
I just have a sickness. haha!
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
Anyone want first impressions? No? Well you're going to get them anyway.

As you guys can see from the pic I posted, I'm a phone nerd, have had a ton of them in the past few years. Ordered my Z2 from Clove the day it went on pre-sale in the UK and received it in mid May. Here are my thoughts.

- The weight is better. The Z2 was pretty hefty, not in a bad way, but definitely on the heavier side. The Z3 feels a bit better in the hand, not too light, but not overly heavy either. It also feels very solid.

- Build. I'm a bit surprised here but the build on the Z3 seems just a little bit better than the Z2. It's excellent. All of the seams are straight and even, there are no creaks or misalignment - anywhere. Very well crafted.

- Screen is definitely brighter than the Z2 but also has a bit of a blue cast. I'm really glad they have built in white balance control. Otherwise, the screen is awesome.

- I haven't put any music on yet, but I did make some test calls and the earpiece volume is great

- T-Mobile bloatware isn't terribly bad at all. Most, if not all of it can be disabled, including Lookout security (I hate this app)

- Shipping Firmware is the current firmware (23.0.D.1.1.123)

- Camera doesn't refresh as often as the Z2, but it's not a dealbreaker. I was actually a bit worried about this.

- Phone feels very snappy.

- Bootloader is definitely locked and not unlockable. It's also SIM locked

- The indicator on the Z2 was better. It's now a tiny circle in the corner.
[Xperia Z3 General] Fivecent:
Where is this found in the phone? This is from the Sony Developer Website, is this the method you used?

Also, SIM locked as in no MVNO / International SIMs?
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
go to the dialer *#*#7378423#*#* - then Service Info, Configuration "Bootloader unlock allowed: No"

Not sure about MVNO's but definitely no international SIM's or ATT SIM's. This can be unlocked, but with the limited bands this thing has, not sure if it's much of a concern.
[Xperia Z3 General] Myst3ry:
well nevermind... i guess "backordered" doesn't matter, my z3 shipped today! :) expected on Tuesday though, damn!
[Xperia Z3 General] Eric Violette:
Some quick pics, sorry for the lack of professional photos. The baggie with the little black piece in it is an extra usb cover.
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
Is there any way to change the order of the on-screen nav buttons without root? That's the only thing that's bugging me
[Xperia Z3 General] dhaliwal925:
Lol, it's OK he isn't rich - if you look closely he saves money by buying mouse pads made of recycled tires :D

Just kidding - he's rich...so jealous I support buy selling my previous phones. This one will be partially funded by an M8.

Edit - [MENTION=670311]jayr04[/MENTION] Then again it looks like we spent all our money on our cars! I have a GS 350 F-Sport as well!
[Xperia Z3 General] mattlgroff:
Nope