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[Xperia Z2 General] beni8978:
I had 989.00 value but on a snowy hill on 2800m :)
[Xperia Z2 General] Linuxslate:
So, yestarday, a few hours after my previous post, mine was down to 1008 mb.

I did not check it later in the evening when the front was over me and it was raining.

Now, the front has passed, it is clear, and getting colder. I am sitting in the same spot, it is now 1016, and increasing.

beni8978; Yes --- For that reading you are either on a hill, or you are in a Hurricane or Typhoon. :)
[Xperia Z2 General] r2rX:
Thanks for the info. A friend wanted to test the waterproof feature, on my phone, with water. Now I can show him with this method. Cheers. :)
[Xperia Z2 General] aaserodio:
thanks
[Xperia Z2 General] PRO>KOMP.<:
Better to test in water and you realy know if your Z2 is waterproofing...
[Xperia Z2 General] xmontix:
I have a problem?? [emoji33] [emoji20]
[Xperia Z2 General] IreshS:
This isn't conclusive proof the phones waterproof learned it the hard way.

As soon as I got the phone i tried this test and it worked as expected and without doubt I used it in water and the phone was actually waterproof no manufacturing issues. After that I continously used it underwater and the phone had no issues.

But recently I dropped the phone from about 3m surprisingly only the tempered glass cracked and there was a small bulge on the side. I was sure it wasnt water proof anymore but this test showed exact same results as when I first did the test. So confidently I dropped it in water about 4cm deep for 2 mins and noticed there was water vapour in the camera lens. To my relief the phone is working perfectly fine after 12 hours in rice. If I had put it any deeper for longer amount of time I could have destroyed it.

But it shows this result is not conclusive. My phone probably had a very small leak in the seal that let very small amount of water inside. Since the phone is designed to equalize the pressure in few seconds ( the value rises and falls) a small leak could exist and this test wouldn't show it.
[Xperia Z2 General] Korke86:
Pressure Sensor 978.97 millibars hmm ... is this a problem? Look at this my contribution it can have continuity of water-tightness ? (works me this week) ... I was washing him ...

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/help/display-slow-death-t3043938
[Xperia Z2 General] Linuxslate:
This and post #61

Readings under 1000 millibars is normal if you are at high altitude.

http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/air-altitude-pressure-d_462.html
[Xperia Z2 General] osbertc0ol:
My phone were water proof at first, until i went to Harbin which very very cold which nearly -30'C.

And then i went back to warm tropical country and i wash my phone as usual, then the water goes inside my screen showing water damage on top and bottom and the digitizer went mad.

There is no water leak from the flaps though.

Then I tried to restart my phone (Still hope for luck lol) no changes and the screen went black after a while.

Then i remove all flaps and card inside then i put my phone inside rice.

after 1 week it goes back alive but unfortunately the digitizer went unresponsive on one spot lol

still usable but it is very hard to type "S" "3" and "X"
[Xperia Z2 General] G4l4xio:
Did someone tried test with pressing screen and blocking those 3 little holes on the bottom of phone which are loudspeakers. Pressure stays same in my case 1005 whole time I'm covering that 3 holes with other hand and nit removing pressure with my other hand (squeezing device).
[Xperia Z2 General] icegustpl:
For me it's working fine, even when I cover all microphones.

BTW, you can also use CPU-Z app if like. It's also displaying results from pressure sensor.
[Xperia Z2 General] G4l4xio:
So, your pressure stays same if you are covering microphone while pressing phone with thumbs and not removing them or it stays same even when you are not covering those 3 holes on bottom?
[Xperia Z2 General] icegustpl:
No, it's working like it suppose to work. On squeeze pressure is raising. No matter what I cover - microphones or loudspeakers.

Sent from my Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] G4l4xio:
Yes raising and coming back to starting value when releasing pressure with thumbs. When I'm pressing it with thumbs and not removing them (covering those 3 holes on bottom with other hand) pressure stays same (not coming back to original value) as long as I am pressing phone with thumbs. If not covering that 3 holes and pressing phone (not removing thumbs) pressure goes to original value.
[Xperia Z2 General] SPGSean:
I just shoved mine in a sink and turned the tap on.

It's still alive. So I'll assume it's fine :)
[Xperia Z2 General] dukynko:
This test is totally out of reality!

I passed the test, so my phone could be waterproof...

Haha, no!

I put the phone to glass of water for 15 minutes.

Omg.

Phone is dead. I can't switch it on. Lens of back and front camera are full of water...

So be careful, our waterproof Sony is not waterproof.
[Xperia Z2 General] avinersan:
Changed the back today and, at first, the pressure didn't change....

Asked them to do it againe (as the first time u could even hear a small crack when presing) and now the pressure goes from 1008 to 1012 (sometimes less, sometimes more) so the phone should be waterproof againe

Did the reverse test (opening the flaps, presing the phone, closing the flap, realising the pressure and it goes from 1008 to 1006) and it seems to be ok :d

From what I read this is good ND it should be OK, right?

I do realise that it won't be exactly the same... But I guess it should be good for at least a little underwater photos

Any opinions?

Sony z3
[Xperia Z2 General] kazukiflame:
i can't be sure about this one just speculating, but something from reading all this and my pass non-waterproof z2. i get the feeling most of the post of people who have leaky z2 got theirs from bell canada and other network providers with z2 exclusively. because my last z2 and a couple replaced after that are from bell canada and they all leak. but when i decided i don't want that phone from bell and canceled everything else. i ended up with a z2 from sony store, and that one i throw it into my kitchen sink 5 times a day and it had no problem. for those who did or didn't have leaky z2, where did u get urs from?
[Xperia Z2 General] iamsameer:
Sony xperia z2

My Z2's back glass was broken and i dont know how to check if it is still waterproof or not...:(

Can anyone help me out..
[Xperia Z2 General] iamsameer:
Anyone...!? :(
[Xperia Z2 General] M@c|-|oR:
Do not check it, mate. Broken glass may leak the water inside.
[Xperia Z2 General] iamsameer:
Thank you bro..
[Xperia Z2 General] Magdy Yassen:
PRESSURE starts with 1010 then up to 1022 and back to 1007 and again to 1010

and when seals open it's stop 1010 and no change :)
[Xperia Z2 General] MajorAly:
Well I was on a tour and we went to a waterpark, my Z2 at that time was only a few weeks old, but bravely enough I took it for a photoshoot around all the water having complete faith in Sony and well, I have taken it around water a lot of times since then. No issues whatsoever!

The pressure sensor technique also proves that the phone is waterproof :p

Applied pressure with closed and open flap, results proved it.
[Xperia Z2 General] davrla41:
Mine jumps a little bit and then goes pretty fastly back down. Then when I release it goes a little bit below the original value and then goes back up again. Is that normal? I did read the post but I don't know if it's normal that it just goes up a little bit and then goes down pretty fast.
[Xperia Z2 General] beni8978:
I tried the pressure sensor,my numbers have gone up and down all perfect. I put it in the water and water got in my display.

Pressure sensor working again but I'm affraid to put it again anymore.

Flaps were all closed.
[Xperia Z2 General] tornido067:
my phone shows 939 pressure and it goes up a little to 940 when i opened the flips it does nothing...what does that mean ?
[Xperia Z2 General] ratyfu:
It means that it's waterproof with the flaps closed. There might still be a risk of it getting damaged though, so if you do, test at your own risk.
[Xperia Z2 General] tornido067:
i know that there is a risk but why my value is not like other people :| everyone has a value that is obviously above 1000 and i got 939 this is strange i guess ..
[Xperia Z2 General] Linuxslate:
Don't worry about the value.

Only worry about how it changes.

The numerical value has nothing to do with the phone. It has to do with the elevation where your phone is at the moment you try this, and the weather at the time.

You are looking at how quickly it goes back to that value after you lightly squeeze the phone.
[Xperia Z2 General] tornido067:
i got 2 things that are weird from the back of my phone ner the camera at the corner its a little lower than the other side :D i dunno why so am afraid its not water resist ..and when i press and putt pressure it goes back really fast and quick after i release but i dont know why when i press and the flap are closed the value doesnt really go that high its like from 939 to 941 or 42 and when am doing nothing the value keep raising between 939 and 939.5
[Xperia Z2 General] beni8978:
Can someone please try to bump the brightness fully and to look inside the headphone jack? I see light from there and i think my device isn't anymore waterproof...please
[Xperia Z2 General] tOrNadO™:
You shouldn't be able to see it. From what you said, your phone isnt waterproof anymore. Take it to Service center and get it fixed. Since its the headphone jack, it'll be covered in warranty..
[Xperia Z2 General] beni8978:
But when i measure the pressure sensor,It goes up and down.All like it should be.

That light from the headphone jack isn't bright like a flashlight but when you look it close,it's visible,especisly nights.
[Xperia Z2 General] tOrNadO™:
Yes but there is a difference b/w air pressure and water pressure right? So better you dont put your phone in water or wash it from downwards and make sure water doesnt go to the headphone jack.. ;)
[Xperia Z2 General] beni8978:
It's not because the headphone jack. I looked a friends Z2 with full brightness and it had light too in the headphone jack. So the water entered somewhere else
[Xperia Z2 General] beni8978:
This is my damage
[Xperia Z2 General] tOrNadO™:
I wouldn't know exactly, check if there are gaps in the borders. Even very little gaps can let the water in.. But i've tried putting max brightness and look in the headphone jack and i didn't see any light..
[Xperia Z2 General] beni8978:
Definitely no gaps on my Z2, maybe the flaps can be the reason? They are a little bit dusty.
[Xperia Z2 General] tOrNadO™:
Not the gaps from the flaps, gaps in the body. Like borders of the front panel or back panel. I suggest you just take it to service center if you need to know that your phone is waterproof or not. Plus check the indicators if its white or not, open the flaps and you'll see indicators.. ;)
[Xperia Z2 General] G4l4xio:
Can we try that same test with m4 aqua which not have barometer/pressure sensor on tests. Would it work if we download barometer app?
[Xperia Z2 General] low0915:
I got my pressure sensor 1003mbar before pressing, when I press it it goes up to 1004 then it jump back to 1003 very quickly

When I close the three holes at the bottom and press it, the meter goes up to 1005 and slowly decrease to original value

Any idea?
[Xperia Z2 General] WaterProofApp:
There's an app for that

Hi guys,

I saw this thread about testing if a phone is waterproofed without submerging it in the water.

Check out this app that we just lunched. It's still under development and new features will be available soon.

Search for com.technoloid.barometer or Waterproof (the icon with phone in hand) in Google Play

Kind regards,

Vali Draganescu from Thechnoloid
[Xperia Z2 General] epr:
Play Store says that my Z2 is not compatible with this app ???
[Xperia Z2 General] Th3DaRk_Vampire:
Only one thing to say...

WTF??? This app is not safe

Sent from my Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] Mr.Tom_Tom:
Not safe?

[MENTION=4994266]Th3DaRk_Vampire[/MENTION]: You wonder why you once get a positive result, and once a negative one?

The result seems to depend on the way you create pressure within the device. It is about how you touch it. I would not say that this "not safe", I experienced the same. I also wrote a small app to detect the water resistance, and it also happens with my app. You can try it out here.

If you are interested in how your phone reacts to the pressure you apply to it, got to the "Detailed" view and have a look at the graph...
[Xperia Z2 General] ovan febriawan:
this is my preasure test with my waterproof z3 Compact.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7RlYQiIc5XlSWNHZm1RQ1dEOGc/view?usp=sharing
[Xperia Z2 General] pilifida:
i see that light too. But my phone is waterproof as it was at the very beginning. No water damage at all. And i submerge/wash my phone constantly. So the problem it isn't from there
[Xperia Z2 General] newproyect:
My phone shows 789 and goes up a like 5 points when i press it

i live in mexico
[Xperia Z2 General] faabian303:
changing the screen 3 times made my phone not water ressistant, not vibrating, supero annoying almost not working proximity sensor :C
[Xperia Z2 General] op3n:
the app is not safe; we need somtin more sensitive
[Xperia Z2 General] Mr.Tom_Tom:
Which app do you mean?
[Xperia Z2 General] Sizzlinvc:
Xz1 compact

Does this test validate waterproofing without flaps? For example the xz1 compact? My pressure goes up and down when I press and release. 1009 to 1015 and back down to 1001. I'm hoping I'm waterproof too. Tough to find a Sony device that guarantees underwater pics without killing phone. I'm looking to take my phone/or some phone to a Waterpark for pool pics. I know the chlorine isn't good though. Thoughts?
[Moto 360] Skajewski:
Alright so, after searching the threads, I've found a couple of citizen watch faces. However, is there anyone out there willing to try to make any Nixon faces or maybe this citizen watch? Thanks all, I appreciate everything!

[IMG="Citizen Eco-drive"]http://www.princetonwatches.com/images/watches/CA0440-51A.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="Nixon watch"]http://ak1.ostkcdn.com/images/products/8252440/Nixon-Mens-A3561258-Silver-Stainless-Steel-Quartz-Watch-with-Blue-Dial-P15578341.jpg[/IMG]
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mohammad Aghdaei:
Hi,

Ive been using Galaxy Note 3 N9005 for a while, and now Im facing with an odd RAM issue....

The device shows 1.424 Gb for total amount of RAM:confused:! looks like I burned out exactly 1Gb of my RAM:(:crying::crying:

Its confirmed by antutu benchmark too...[The forum wont let me to link pics] the score is 32126 !

I checked ifixit for RAM replacement availability but Im kind of noob ... so Im gonna ask it here .... Is there anyway I can replace the RAM on the Chipset? and where is it exactly?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mohammad Aghdaei:
Nobody got any idea?:confused::confused:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnnybr:
Are you sure about your cell phone model? Note 3 do not uses the "i" letter on model. Isn't "N" instead? (I was looking to the title of your post, nevermind) Here I get 2,71 gb for total amount of RAM. You can try that factory reset option on recovery. There is no way to replace RAM on soc like ours Snapdragon 800.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pete4k:
As other person said, everything is soldered, so you would need special equipment for BGA soldering. RAM is inside one module consisting of 6 X 4Gb chips stacked in pairs. The only thing you could do is swap whole motherboard, if you can find one for good price, but shouldn't you still have warranty? Phone came out just about a yr ago.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mohammad Aghdaei:
No unfortunately my country doesnt support universal warranties. So there is no way to replace it by hand...Im searching for board, but the imei and board number etc shouldnt be matched? If I change the board what wrong could come up?

Sry my bad I meant N9005. I guass exynos versions can get 2.7Gb of total RAM and snap versions only get 2.4Gb. I tried reset same as old.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pete4k:
I swapped MB on GS3, as long as IMEI on new MB is clean I can't think of any issues unless you mess something up. BTW, I just remember something: few yrs ago Nvidia released faulty GPU processors, where solder connectors inside would crack, loose connection and stop working. Somebody came out with fix, to basically bake the card in the oven (I kid you not), if you did it exactly at right temperature, it would melt and reflow the solder inside, so the card would work again. I know it's a very long shot and assuming it's just the broken solder inside you could google "nvidia oven bake " for details and maybe try, I don't know, chances are probably 99% it will fail and mess MB even more, but if you're going to throw it out and get new one, probably nothing to loose, just make sure take out all the parts, especially USB/charging board.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mohammad Aghdaei:
Tnx mate I saw short clips of note 3 tear down, Oven baking is fun though!

Im planning to order an unlocked N9005 MB, I cant thank you enough.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnnybr:
Snapdragon here and I have 2,71 gb. Image attached
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adnan889:
Same problem

i am having the same problem....any solution is it the hardware or software?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrpug:
Hi,

I can't seem to figure this out, I have the N9005 and currently reside in the US. Anyone knows how to turn on the 4G/LTE on the phone? My provider has 4g/LTE here and want to be able to use 4G/LTE instead of H/H+ that shows on the phone.

Would really appreciate any help. :crying:

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vndnguyen:
Enter *#2263# and select LTE Mode.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ☆Jamie☆:
Check your APN settings in more networks/mobile network/APN. Make sure your on the providers LTE APN.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xclub_101:
N9005 does not support many of the LTE frequencies in US.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thahim:
1. Change with a root explorer of your choice (e.g. Root Explorer, Solid Explorer or EF File Explorer) the value“false”*in file*persist.radio.lteon*into*“true”*by way of build-in text editor of the root explorer. The file is located in root/data/property. Be sure permissions of*persist.radio.lteon*are set to rw, after altering the file save the file and make it read-only. Reboot your phone, now you will see and be able to pick the option* “LTE/WCDMA/GSM *(auto connect)” in Network Mode menu.*Important: before altering ANY file on your phone be sure you have a copy of the original, unaltered file!!!*Advantage of this solution: even after a phone reboot the option* “LTE/WCDMA/GSM *(auto connect)” will remain visible/activated.

2. When you are afraid or not tech-savvy enough to alter phone files you can download*“Advanced Signal Status” on Google Play. Start the app, go into*Advanced Info*located on bottom of the app and subsequent choose *LTE/GSM/CDMA auto (PRL) in the first sub-menu of Advanced Info. In phone Network Mode menu option* “LTE/WCDMA/GSM *(auto connect)” will still not be visible but nevertheless you will be able to use LTE/4G. Disadvantage of this solution will be that after every phone reboot you have to start “Advanced Signal Status app” and reactivate LTE/GSM/CDMA option.

Please remember that LTE/4G will only work in area’s with LTE and your phone data-plan includes the use of LTE. Good luck and have fun!

Source: http://smokeys.wordpress.com/2014/04/06/how-to-enable-lte4g-on-samsung-galaxy-note-3-sm-n9005/

Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrpug:
"Enter *#2263# and select LTE Mode."

I tried this and when I select LTE, I end up having no service.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrpug:
Yes I know it doesnt support many of the LTE frequencies but I thought there was a way to enable that, but I'm not sure how.

I tried this but it doesnt seem to work, My phone already has the option LTE/WCDMA/GSM, so the wouldnt really apply to it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vndnguyen:
Try this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56086191&postcount=4
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrpug:
how would you know if your on the LTE APN? mine currently just say T-mobile US
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vndnguyen:
Nope, don't care about APN at this step.

APN settings does not affect at this step.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thahim:
I have n9005 note 3 I had to do this to get lte option.

If you have it goto network settings and change mode to LTE.

Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShadowLea:
So you have LTE mode selected in settings, but it still doesn't go past H+, and you're sure you're in a 4G area?

Firmwares and secret codes aren't going to solve this.

Your provider likely uses a different frequency than the phone supports.

You could simply look up your provider frequencies and check them against the phone specs. If they don't match, game over.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrpug:
Well I have the n9005 and currently is on the T-mobile US carrier. I thought n9005 has one frequency that is the same as the T-mobile 4G/LTE unless im mistaken?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShadowLea:
The LTE frequencies for the N9005 are 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600.

T-Mobile US uses 700/1700/1900/(2100)

The 2100 overlaps, but unfortunately T-Mobile US only uses it as a support network. Meaning it's not active by default. 1900Mhz is the main network.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vndnguyen:
Follow this topic to add required bands to your phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] meawww:
Wait a moment is your SIM is LTE/4G supported?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Someguyfromhell:
Some providers only allow you to connect to the 4G, if you have such contract. For example, I am customer of Tele2 in Estonia and I can not use 4G either, because I currently have such contract, which only permits me to use speeds upto HSPA+.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrpug:
yes my sim is 4G/LTE supported
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrpug:
I tried using my sim card on a T-mobile phone and was able to get 4G/LTE at no problem
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrpug:
Thanks for link, I tried doing it but something is not working, I'm not sure if its cause I need to change the modem or maybe the rom is not working or maybe something else.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrpug:
I see maybe that could be the reason why its not working? That sucks.
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] htcgr:
HI

How can i root my phone..????

towelroot does it works..???

thanx
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pleomaxell:
Towelroot doesn't work for Moto G 2nd Gen as far as I know.

Root with Recovery can be found here

But first you need to unlock you bootloader. Look at this thread to unlock bootloader.