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[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Uzephi:
This has been an odd issue with many Verizon phones. Below is a link to a phone with similar internals that has the issue and a discussion of the issue. They found the problem, now to find a workaround.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2693405

[Q] Must cycle Airplane mode between texts

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2716019

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[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Denisuu:
Hi I have a question on all previous devices I had I could toggle between network modes but on 11S it is not working for me.

The 2G button with NETWORK MODE under it. Tapping it does nothing only long press brings me to settings but i just want fast switch between (2G/3G, 4G). Because 2G saves power :)

Thanks in advance!
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GruZone:
While your LTE is on, you cannot switch between 3g/2g, it will always be on 2g since LTE reception is available.

From your screenahot i can see that LTE is enabled, if you diasble it you can switch between 3g/2g.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Denisuu:
Ok didn't know that thanks!

Sent from my Oneplus (Bacon)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] unk3:
US Model XZ3D5803 is now available on Sony website for $529.99 USD!

http://store.sony.com/xperia-z3-com...martphone?vva_ColorCode=BC009&_t=pfm=category

Networks

Cellular and Wireless : UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz;

GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz;

LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20)

Is there any difference than the 5803's thats been selling on ebay or from the UK?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dzeek:
If you add to cart it says backordered, ship date unknown. Hopefully this will be updated shortly!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cschmitt:
Same as UK D5803.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] oryan_dunn:
Does anyone have any experience ordering from Sony online? Return/exchange hassles? With the reports of some people getting units that the flaps don't close, I want to be sure that an exchange will be easy. I hope Amazon itself will sell these. Even if it were a bit more, I think I'd pay a bit more to be sure of good customer support if something goes wrong.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] y2jdmbfan:
Figures...I just bought one via Ebay last week...Latin American version I think...Wish I would have known this was coming...Is it possible to flash the software that will come with the US version to the unit I have? Or will it break the camera?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] unk3:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NBOYRNS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1A0163V84UKHW

Anyone know if this model is any different than the Sony Website one?

This is significantly cheaper with faster shipping and no tax (Plus Chase cashback).
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] oryan_dunn:
Significantly? Sony's site is $529, it's $519 from that 3rd party Amazon seller.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] unk3:
"This is significantly cheaper with faster shipping and no tax (Plus Chase cashback)."

Based in NJ, USA.

Sony = $529.99 + $37.10 tax = $567.10 and no ETA

Amazon = $519 + no tax -$25.95 (Chase Freedom 5% cashback) = $493.05 and delivered 10/18

Is why I asked if it was the same phone/firmware. I think amazon will be selling the UK version though. Both still have 1 year warranty.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] y2jdmbfan:
Just an FYI, the phone you linked to on Amazon is not sold by Amazon, it is from a 3rd party.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] phositadc:
Now that the Sony U.S. store officially sells these, should those of us who bought from, say, Clove, be able to get warranty service from Sony in the U.S.?

Or would we still have to go through the international original vendor like Clove?

Sent from my D5803
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] oryan_dunn:
It's likely the UK model sold by a 3rd party. If I was not buying direct from Amazon or Sony, I'd likely get it from clove. With 1-3 day DHL shipping, it's $496 at the current exchange rate. I'm not sure about your chase cash back and why it doesn't work with Sony, but perhaps it'd work with Clove? In that case, it'd be even cheaper.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] desertflyer:
I've ordered from Sony directly, but I hope we can get an updated shipping time soon. If you're a student, they are giving 10% off for students at SonyStyle as well.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] oryan_dunn:
Really? Do you have a link or instructions on how to get the discount?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] desertflyer:
Register at this link. The discount is applied at checkout.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] oryan_dunn:
Thanks! It says you either have to be a student or the parents of a student; I wonder if you have to have a .edu email? If so, I'll have my fiancé sign up with her college email.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] unk3:
Nice! Now $476.99 buying from sony store!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Frontier3:
Are we sure this is exactly the same as the European version? I count ten 4g/lte bands listed on the US version, but I only count 9 in the European one.

And do we know a ship date yet?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] krazie1:
Delete
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dzeek:
Sony Store now shows ship date of 11-2-2014 if you add to cart.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sillieidiot:
it's the same. the european one has the same 10 bands too. i think you miscounted.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] aquaholik:
I canceled mine after calling them this morning. Still have no firm shipping date. Screw it, I'm going with the full size white z3 from B&H. With 5% cash back from discover, it will come to about $600 shipped. Not going to go with the T Mobile Z3 since I want to be able to go back and forth between AT&T and T-Mobile.

I'm coming from a note 3 and trying to get use to smaller screen so I've been using the Lumia 635. Looks like the effective screen size on the Z3 compact is going to be the same at about 4.3 inches with the on screen button. Z3 compact looks fantastic but I'll be happier using a 5 inch Z3.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Yannie29:
Hi everyone, been watching this thread and just signed up to give you guys an update.

I ordered my green Z3C on 10/14 (around 12:30am EST) from the sony website with student discount. I finally received a shipping status from sony last night. Fedex have yet to pick up the package for shipment but looks like i will be receiving mine early next wk. Good luck to all of you!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] lllamg:
That is good to read!

I want to let everyone know that I also received an email from Sony saying that my Z3c (Orange) is also shipping today. However they have not told me the arrival date of the phone. Just the fact that have put it in a box and notified Fedex about it.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] daintydutchess:
I canceled my Green Z3C Order yesterday and ordered a White Z3C from B&H around 4pm PST. It's already been shipped and I have a tracking number. Will get here Tuesday and only paid $13 for 2 day shipping vs the $35 expedited shipping from Sony with no actual ship date.

Came out about $40 cheaper on B&H even with the Student Discount on Sony's store. Personally I think that was totally worth canceling and wish I had jumped ship sooner :\

I'm really excited for the phone and am really pleased to hear people say they love it so far, but I probably won't actually order through Sony ever again, B&H has won me over.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] ksc6000:
I don't get it. How is it cheaper? Isn't the Sony store student price 10% off? So wouldn't that make it 477? BandH has it for 499.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cromo8:
Taxes. For me with Taxes it was $518 after student discount. B&H was $499 no taxes or shipping fees.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] ksc6000:
Got it. That makes sense. What state is that? I thought B&H also charged tax.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mellospace:
No taxes at B&H unless you are shipping to NY.

I canceled my sony order for green z3c (for the wife) like 2 days ago and ordered it today from B&H and ship to a friends home in NJ to avoid $44 in taxes since I live in NYC. My previous total was $520 @ Sony with the student discount. NYC taxes are pretty high.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] duschin:
Just got off the phone with Sony

Placed my order for the Orange Z3c on 10/22. When I ordered it said estimated ship date of 11/3. Called on 11/4 when it was "processing for shipment" and they told me it might ship on 11/5 but they were not sure. Called again today, they said it will ship on monday (11/10) definitely. We'll see if they follow through.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] daintydutchess:
Oh yep! I did my math wrong :silly:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sravanz:
Ordered on 1st november. Left a mail yesterday asking for status. Got an instant reply saying it will be shipped on november 7th. Just got tracking number. Fedex shows label created. Hopefully fedex picks it up this week and i will get it early next week. I also bought one yesterday from sony store but didnt open it as there is a 15% restocking fee if we return after opening. I will keep the one from mail as i will get 10% cashback
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Yannie29:
Just received updated tracking info from fedex, package was picked up from sony in IL and the estimated delivery is Sat 11/8. Can't wait! Time to say goodbye to my cracked screen Samsung. :D

If only i wasn't shipping to nyc, otherwise i would've bought it from B&H too. :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mario24601:
Ordered yesterday afternoon, just received email that it has shipped. Guess they are sending out faster now.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] radiohead14:
ordered yesterday for the orange.. ship date will be the 18th according to the sony rep... sigh :(
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Issemann:
Don't forget the $100 credit from the Sony Rewards card!! (I used it on my order from B&H).

Final cost: $399.95 (I'm in N.J. so no taxes and free shipping)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] 58FlyingV:
Sony saga update:

Called B&H this morning when they opened and was able to cancel black Z3C order. Immediately received an order cancellation email. They had charged my credit card yesterday, so shipping must have been imminent.

Checked Sony website after calling B&H and orange availability had changed to backordered! Figured my orange order status would certainly revert to backordered as well, but at 0915 I received a shipping confirmation email from Sony as promised! Checking FedEx verified it’s definitely coming with scheduled delivery on 11/11.

I’m happy I won’t end up with two phones, and I’m happy I’ll soon own the Z3C, but it isn’t fair to the others that ordered before me who remain in limbo and still have yet to receive any positive indication that their phone is on the way. Sony says they’re fulfilling orders on a first ordered-first shipped basis, but my experience proves otherwise.

This entire experience has soured my view of Sony. Their lack of product demand foresight and inability to provide accurate basic customer service is no way to treat those they depend on to support their products. If I could start this process over, I’d go straight to B&H.

Good luck everyone! Will update when phone arrives.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] VegasRooted:
B&H ordering now closed for Shabbos until tomorrow night (Saturday) at 6pm EST...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sillieidiot:
got my phone today. been playing with it. it's pretty nice so far, looks beautiful and it's nice and snappy.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jerflash:
Been using mine after pm blocking some silly apps. Have the orange one with the ringke fusion case. Phone is pretty legit! Still getting used to go smaller screen but the battery life was no lie
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Issemann:
Same here. Very impressed so far. Of course, there is always room for improvement. Not a big fan of the cartoonish menu and status icons, but nothing that Android L can't fix.

As for bloatware, is there a good post that lists anything/everything which can be removed?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jerflash:
Ya it's a great little device. Check this thread it will help you out if u know adb http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2902419
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Notchr302:
Just ordered my third z3c from B&H in red/orange before they sell out again . Now me and two of my three sons will all have this little pocket powerhouse. Best phone out in my opinion. The good news is that my third son is only 6 and doesn't need a phone. Good thing because Im already going broke ;(
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pipspeak:
Yes, Sony clearly has some pretty poor designers if those icons are anything to go by. Let's hope Sony's Lollipop update improves on them, but in the mean time I'm using Nova launcher to tidy things up.

Most of the Sony-branded apps cannot be removed, but I made sure to turn off notifications and any phone-home type analytics and data logging. Kept File Commander for now, but canned AVG, Kobo and a few others (I forget what they were now they're gone!)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] unk3:
Z3 Compact Green is officially In Stock on their website btw! Id rather wait for orange tho.

https://store.sony.com/xperia-z3-co...catid-All-Unlocked-Phones?vva_ColorCode=BC008
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] duschin:
So, called again today. It's still "processing for shipment" but now my estimated ship date is next Tuesday, 11/18. I ordered another one from Amazon. If it shows up and works in the next few days I'm going to just cancel the Sony one. What a terrible experience.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mario24601:
Wow that is way too long to wait
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] y2jdmbfan:
I've got my Orange venison in mint condition up on Swappa...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] tesla45:
I ended up going with the black version from B&H. If you don't live in NY no tax and its $499 shipped to your door within 3 days. B&H has a 30 day return window. To top it off, it looks like since this was bought in holiday timeframe it could technically be returned all the way until Feb 1st at B&H if I have any issues.

Went with black as I'll probably go with a Ringke Fusion Case and then buy some bright orange contact paper and cut my own pattern for the orange back. Lets see how that art project turns out... :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jerflash:
Holy **** dude you are right! I got this on 11/3 just at the start of the holiday shopping returns. Have until February 1st to return! Looks like in can enjoy this phone for a good long time and return if something awesome is coming out. Merry Xmas to me lol. Also getting the nexus 9 from best buy. There schedule goes until 1/15
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] radiohead14:
now in stock at NYC Sony store

heads up NYC people.. black, white, and orange are currently all in stock at the Sony store on 56th and Madison. just got my schmexy orange Z3C. love it so far! :D
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jerflash:
Nice work dude. Sony really did not think this little phone would sell well is he problem. They are probably sitting on a bunch of big ass Z3s not to mention that silly Z3V! They should really stop listening to focus groups already lol
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mario24601:
What no pics?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] radiohead14:
ha still stuck at work, but tomorrow I can show it with the ringke case too
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pvcdroid:
Don't call my new z3v ugly. You hurt her feelings. I'm in love with her and she is sexy imo.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] daintydutchess:
Got my phone from b&h today! Personally I'm in love with it, granted I'm coming from the Droid 4 sooo... Personally the icons don't bother me and I've had no problems getting every thing set up quickly and easily. I do have the pink camera issue so I'll have to fix that soon. Going to go at&th tonight and switch over. Works great on WiFi.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jerflash:
Not calling it ugly... It's just a z2
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pvcdroid:
Give us all a break..... I'll take my specs, wireless charging and classic design any day. I was just joking until your snotty comment.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jerflash:
Not being snotty it just looks like a Z2. Nothing snotty about it. I played with it in the verizon store and it's a great phone... did not like he style. This is a thread about the z3 compact... Sorry I offended your phone
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boneskin:
Green Open Box on Swappa

My green new in box with accessories (including headphones!) is available with free two day on Swappa... I'm not allowed to post a link.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Notchr302:
I'm in love with this phone! Bought three from b&h. Two for family. Lol. Between the size and buttery smooth feel, I think I'm hooked and I really hope Sony never stops making this "normal size" model
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] MistProtocol:
Got mine from Sony USA yesterday. Screen protector (front) plus Ringke fusion clear case to show off the orange/red color I chose. Already tried out PS4 remote play and it's great, sans the convenience issue involving disengaging a paired controller from the phone.

My only true complaint is that coming from Touchwiz/iOS (briefly before getting this phone, ugh), the Sony overlay is not as pretty/easy to look at and I say this despite liking how the PS4 looks. I'm really hoping Sony goes full in on Android L.

Final note: this phone is so much easier to hold/use than the iPhone 6. The entire top bezel on the iPhone 6 can be seen above the Z3C when you stand them together. I don't have to rest the phone on my pinky to go one-handed anymore.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pipspeak:
Don't blame Sony... blame the carriers that seem to think people only want giant phones. Bandwagons seem to be getting increasingly popular, which is fine for iSheep but not the rest of us who actually like to try something different.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] radiohead14:
you could always use Nova Launcher, as there's a ton of really nice themes for it
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jerflash:
The Google launcher is he only launch I have used since it came out. Used to swear by Nova and it's great... Love having Google now on he left
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] duschin:
Well, my Sony order was picked up by FedEx today, so I hope to have it by Friday. Honestly, I don't mind bad news, but Sony telling me the wrong thing three different times is really annoying. I would much rather hear "Sorry, we do not know when your order will ship due to the backorder, but here is an estimate..." than being told wrong information.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Cronis:
Heh B&H just hiked up the price to $510
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Notchr302:
That figures.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] radiohead14:
here you go. sorry for the poor lighting. i'll replace if i get a chance to take a natural light shot. the ringke case is pretty good. though i agree with some in that the left side is a bit flimsy, but it works for now.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mario24601:
Looks good. Anxiously awaiting mine!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Issemann:
I sent my Ringke case back. I went with the Smoke Bugdroid case because it covers both of the flaps on the left.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Notchr302:
The Bugdroid case interferes with a screen protector. It's too far and tight in to the screen. I have two that will go into the trash
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] FSRBIKER:
Cruzerlite case fits with my Tempered Glass screen protector perfectly. http://smile.amazon.com/Compact-Ult...994&sr=8-2&keywords=z3+compact+tempered+glass
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jerflash:
I noticed the same thing when I had mine... It went back to Amazon. Ringke is pretty sweet... Just wish I covered the usb
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] radiohead14:
i wish the cruzerlites didn't have the tacky back design tho.

does anyone have photos of the Case Mate Barely There?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] FSRBIKER:
They would sell a ton more without the design on the back.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mario24601:
Mine finally arrived, exactly one week after ordered. No magnetic charger and no headphones... Sucs. I assume all US site ordered ones are in same boat?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pipspeak:
Yep, that's about right. Phone, USB charging cable and wall wart is all you get. A few lucky souls in other parts of the world also got a $20 set of earphones. I'm not sure anyone anywhere got the noise-cancelling earphones in the box.

The only magnetic charging device sold by Sony is the DK48 dock. Sony doesn't sell mag cables. All those are third-party, despite the claims of some ebay sellers.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mario24601:
Thanks. Any recommendations on what Sony apps can and should be removed? Im coming from a Nexus 4 so Im use to the stock look and feel but maybe I should give sony UI a try? or just go with Nova Prime? What are you all doing?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pipspeak:
I managed to fit the Bugdroid on with a screen protector, although in trying I did manage to lift one corner slightly so now have an unstuck corner :( The Ringke is nice, but I actually feel like the Bugdroid offers a bit more protection. Shame it's so ugly.

---------- Post added at 12:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:11 PM ----------

I also switched from a Nexus 4 and ended up installing Nova Launcher (regular, not prime) to get a bit more of the stock Android look, feel and control (I use Nova's Lollipop theme). I also canned the Sony texting app (use Textra instead) and keyboard (use Google keyboard instead).

The Xperia Launcher is OK, although some of the icons are ugly and the dialer app is just tragic. When I started to dig around and try to customize things a bit more, however, I discovered its limits and so installed Nova.

Most of the Sony apps cannot be uninstalled, but they can be disabled in Nova (not sure if that's possible with Xperia Launcher). And disable most of them I did, with the exception of a few good ones like Walkman and File Commander. I also took some time to go through all the apps and switch off most notifications and stuff like auto-update and "send usage statistics". The Google apps are just as bad as the Xperia ones for this. There's still a lot of weird rubbish running in the background, but battery life is fine so I'll probably ignore it all.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mario24601:
Thanks!!! I will go this same route...sounds like we have similar needs/wants. When I install Nova, do I have to delete everything that came stock on the Sony launcher, like Movies, PlanyStation etc...all of the icons, widgets, etc... or do I leave them and just start new with Nova? Does that make sense? I just dont want to switch to Nova and all these widgets, icons etc from Sony still 'running' somewhere in the background.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Issemann:
It's funny... I thought the corny back would bother me, but it doesn't for 2 reasons:

1) I really don't look at the back of the phone that much

2) The smoke colored case doesn't outline the design to make it more prominent

I also ordered a Nillkin case ([FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]http://r.ebay.com/jXRjVI[/FONT]) [/FONT]and normally love using them, but again, because it doesn't cover the USB port, I'm sticking with the extra protection the Cruzerlite case provides. :good:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Cronis:
]Curious what you guys would recomend at this point... I am about to purchase the Z3c but am undecided on who to buy from.

B&H Pros/cons

return policy will let me send the phone back till Feb - 1st which ends up being an almost 90 day return window.

Shipping seems to be much faster

is about $5 more expensive after the price hike ($510)

Sony Pros/cons

Shipping is slower from the sounds of it

14 day return window

extra reward points on my Sony Rewards card (might give me enough to get some decent headphones or a MicroSD card)

Any thoughts/recommendations or perhaps knowledge of a better vender?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] wmdunn:
Sony returns will incur a 15% restocking fee ...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pipspeak:
where are you located? The main reason I bought from B&H was the lack of sales tax