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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xperia u20i:
I most probably will take XZ if i get good offer. But also maybe wait for month or two to see what will came out.

I also considering to buy SGS4 but i prefer Sony over Samsung. Only reason to take S4 will be the battery life. But like i said before i can live with 3+ hours of sot. Currently i'm using LG O4X which have vary bad sot. 2:30 is max that i can get. And all kind of problems with RIL, it's really "demanding" device, thanks to developers i still using him, but i think not for long.

Thanks
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TorN-d-:
Can you spell out some of those mid-range phones that are better than the XZ? my GF wants a new phone, and i cant seem to find a device thats as thin as the Z, has a fullHD 5" screen and 2gigs RAM and a 5.0 update for similar money...

this really isnt a sarcastic question. I just want to know what are those mid-range devices with these specs, so i can buy her a better phone and save some cash?

btw with heavy usage my Z never died on me until i came home(which means the whole day). im sorry if you use battery hogging apps that dont let your device sleep when you turn off the screen...
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jayp57:
[MENTION=5243932]Tommy-Geenexus[/MENTION]

Do you really suggest that old spec phone to buy someone, with known not solved software problems on top of serious casing and thermal design flaws?

There are better options on the market. For that money you can have a LG G2 or a Galaxy S4 or a Honor 6 or One+ One.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tommy-Geenexus:
Read my post again, please.

And suggesting an old Samsung isn't the smartest move either.

I've just written how i experienced my Z, never suggested to buy it.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Azurren:
Screen on for an hour for commuting, at least an extra hour for mid day web browsing, emails and phone calls often causes it to die on the commute home for me.. Stamina mode or battery saving magicks won't help when it comes to screen-on time :l

Plus you shouldn't have to use stamina mode or essentially turn your smartphone into a dumbphone just so it can last the day.. On release the XZ was a little behind on the battery curve, now its horribly dated.

Also I forgot to add; The worst part of the XZ (for me) is the fact that it discharges when used as a sat-nav despite being plugged into a 3amp car charger.. Seriously.. Wft.

Forget charging your phone on the go.

Sorry I'm not massively up to speed on the latest and greatest mid rangers. The Moto X come fairly close, lovely screen even if it looks sub-par on paper. The XZ has always been a little washed out and dull in comparison to the cool / vibrant colour pallets of other devices. Like a previous poster stated the One Plus One and all the surrounding "clones" and copycats.. Depends where you set the bar as to what is a midrange phone I guess..
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lee480:
3 amp car chargers? I bought a lot of those made in China, from wholesale markets and online retailers and no matter what was advertied, and regardless of phone used, I quite confident the output current isn't even close to 3 amp.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G1_enthusiast:
Um no...I HAD an Xperia Z so I can add my .02 cent and did I ever post anything about "Buy HTC phone"? I dont believe I did.

OP

http://www.phonedog.com/2015/01/13/sony-reportedly-considering-sale-or-joint-venture-mobile-division

To me that sounds like they are about to go out of business. It's funny they couldnt even last longer than Blackberry lol.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Azurren:
It's a proper branded charger.. 2.4 amps on the main port, another amp on the secondary.

I know it's capable of delivering the full 2amps because it charges my tablet just fine (Which requires a 2amp+ socket to charge with the screen on)

I've tried googing, XDA, custom roms etc to no avail. I'm pretty sure the XZ is limiting the charging current as it can't possibly use more than 2amps to keep the screen on or the battery would deplete in a matter of minutes when unplugged! (Less than an hour by my calculations)

Try it yourself, the stock XZ charger should deliver more than 1amp worth of current. The XZ needs around 380ma-500ma while the screen is on, slightly more when under full load. With charging efficiency loss 500ma from a USB port may not be able to add to the battery or power the phone. 1amp should easily power the phone and charge the battery, 2amps should be overkill.

I'd rather not splice up a perfectly good USB cable to confirm the true charging current draw unless this could somehow lead a to a fix..

Sorry for going a little off topic.. Well, still relevant if you're thinking of buying an XZ
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sdhanush1:
At this point of time you can go for a mid ranger with better or similar performance. Battery life is around 3.5~ SOT is what i get.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TorN-d-:
Xperias wont quick charge if you dont use the original cable and charger, same as all the HTCs of the world, didnt have much experience with rhe rest, but i assume the same.

I kinda have the same usage as you, maybe even more, and my battery always comes through the day. Stamina mode is ALWAYS on, only the selected apps are always on(viber, whatsapp etc), and i get all notifications from those even when screen is off.

Stamina mode makes it a dumbphone???

Btw in the same 2013, the nexus 5 came out, and it has an even crappier battery. Samsung S4 also lasts a day with heavy usage(personal experience).

Sorry man but you're not correct. Battery is bad by todays standards, but if you want your batt to last more you would have to buy a current flagship, which is double or triple the price of a Z.

Moto x= cant buy it in most markets, is fat, and has same battery. Not to mention the dated s4pro chip.

You basically recommended a fatter, uglier, dated phone for almost the same price of the "old and dated" Z...

My point- if the price is right, buy the Z, its the best bang for buck right now, if you dont count the chinese competition. It comes at about 250euros in my country now. Thats ridiculously cheap...
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
You didn't post any actual relevant thoughts about the device, just some unsubstantiated article about Sony mobile going out of business.

I already told you this in the other place you posted that article, but it's a load of click bait rubbish based on rumours from unnamed sources and supposition from people not connected with the business.

The

only

thing that is even possibly relevant in the actual source of that poorly written article (Reuters) is the fact that Kaz Hirai said that maybe the mobile division will be run with caution. He didn't even say definitely. Not an out of this world statement considering its currently making a loss. That doesn't imply they're going to sell the business at all.

If you have any actual thoughts on the Z, then I'm sure they will be welcomed, although the software has moved on some since you owned one.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oneeyedsniper:
You should check out the ASUS ZenPhone 2
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G1_enthusiast:
lol anyway OP, I wouldn't buy this device, these guys in here are either too blind to believe or they are Sony workers, this phone is nothing but a mistake. I would look toward Samsung, Htc or LG. if you have enough money I recommend looking into One Plus.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TorN-d-:
Read the opening post!!

His budget is limited!

You are welcome to say something constructive and meaningful here, such as recommending a specific model that is better in the same price range? Or at least explaining why you hate the Z(which has come a long way since you owned)

As i said, for the price, i cant find a better phone that isnt chinese.

That asus looks really awesome, but it still isnt on the market, and who knows where will it be available...

If it were me tho, i would find the extra 50$, and get the G2, or a Nexus5, but if the budget is already stretched as far as it can go, Z is pretty acceptable, and you should be fine for at least 1.5 year with the 5.0 update coming and all...
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G1_enthusiast:
uh....did you comprehend what I wrote? I obviously dint tell him to buy a specific phone, I just told him to look to those other company....unlike you, you actually recommend him to buy a specific phone that is actually out of his budget.

as far as why I hate the z?

-the screen is awful, for a flagship smartphone, the viewing angle is horrendous.

-the camera was a bust, too much poor programing.

-the back glass become undone over a period of 6 months

-over heating was an issue.

-the speaker volume

-Dev is non-existence compare to HTC, Samsung or LG.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TorN-d-:
somebody already explained almost all of your reasons to dislike it, im just saying a lot of those are individual. I never had problems with the glass, never had problems with overheating, and my speaker is sometimes even too loud for me. Development is really ok, and compared to any mid-ranger he could buy, its sure to be better :)

so you actually just came to this thread to thrash on potential and current users of the Z? get a life man... suggest something better for the price or GTFO.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G1_enthusiast:
first of all I dint come in to the general thread and create "Sony Xperia Z sucks" the user ask if he should buy the phone and I gave my opinion, dont get mad at me if you own a POS phone. Second I did suggest something better for the price but you obviously dint read, the OP dint even list his budget. Third if you cant take criticism then maybe you shouldnt read my post? it wasnt really meant for you anyway.

OP if you really having a hard time deciding, just go on youtube and watch some reviews (ultimately it is your money). I own this phone, and friends have several other Z version. I was never impressed with Sony product, even with their Sony Google TV and their headphones.

P.S dont go on a Sony XZ thread and ask these people for their opinion, its extremely bias. do your own studies from YouTube reviews.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We0PqkUNDTA
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lee480:
If you come into the thread and post irrelevant stuff like Sony selling the mobile division, which have nothing to do with this topic, the behaviour is a little weird .

And you tell people to do studies via YouTube videos and post a link to a video, critical of the Xperia Z? Why not post a video positive of the Xperia Z?

You're already made your point here about the Xperia Z, it is a little absurb that you need to go round with your rants about the Xperia Z.

To OP: If your budget permits, try getting the Z2, for the price and specification, it might worth a while for you to consider.

Try to avoid HTC phones, they're famous for poor camera performance. If your budget is tight, get a Moto g.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G1_enthusiast:
first of all its not irrelevant, because if there is no more mobile division then there would not be any more support whatever support you have now (or lack there of) well u wouldnt have it in the future.

the video was meant for TorN-D since he said it is a problem only happening to me, well there are other user experiencing the same problem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlhXpHULwys since you ask... for another review....

OP, HTC one M8 is a great phone for multimedia, if you youtube a lot, using the speakers for media, then the HTC one M8 is awesome. Camera is decent for facebook photos and Instagram but I wouldn't take it to any wedding photo shoot.

Phonedog.com

phonearena.com

rank the HTC one M8 as "hot phone" and top 5...pretty good if you consider the phone almost out for almost a year.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xperia u20i:
Thanks guys, don't take that so personal, everyone have his favorite of course.

Well, i already watch A LOT of comparing videos, but the best is to hear real life experiences.

I didn't post exact price because it depends from country to country, but well, i consider to spend max 200-220 $. And for that money i can get XZ,galaxy s3(s4 in some rare cases,if you have luck),optimus g, optimus l9 ii, nexus 4, xperia m2, desire 510(great chipset, but only chipset and that is problem, no cam flash,bad camera....), galaxy grand neo,galaxy ace4, red mi 1s, lg l bello, galaxy note n7000, lg f60, htc 610, LG L90, Galaxy s4 mini. And when i look on that list, XZ is the phone that i think will fulfill my needs. I think that it have best camera(on list), screen could be better but is ok, big screen, premium design.

Thanks again guys. :good:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xperia u20i:
Thanks fella :D

Well, i think that camera cant be worse then on my LG O4X, in low light. But i think that XZ have better camera then SGS3 in low light, at least on stock when you can use BIONZ, i think that is called like that.

Does any one of you guys try to get back lost features after unlocking BL? Whit this --> http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sweetandsoursauce:
I think s'long as Xperia z continues to get software development upgrades such as upcoming Lollipop then by all means I'm sticking with this phone for awhile
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] becks0r:
I think luluchambler's post is quiet reasonable.

As some did say there is no Dev compared to other brands, I want to add as a xda member the XZ has quiet some development.

Actually having MultiRom and some fast KK and LP Roms stopped me till now to exchange my XZ. I mean sure I would like to change to a Z3c but without Root and stuff not now...

So I still have a nice stylish phone which runs me for average of 2days with nice features and enough ppl are impressed from my HDR shots with the XZ
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sweetandsoursauce:
hands down still the best device, going in with this for the next decade if I really wanted to
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zanakorus33:
All about battery life. 53% left after 13h od use. Normal use, GPS, 4g, YouTube.

Im using it almost 6 months. Still no other device in this price range with 2gb RAM and 5" full HD display. I get it for the half of sgs4 price.

In mu opinion it os still a great device.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pfmboidi:
I owned my Z for almost two years now. I love this phone but it has a major problem with the back panel coming unglued. I had no idea the first time and it got flooded when I put it in water. Sony replaced it with a new one but at that point I did not trust it to be waterproof anymore. Since a couple of weeks the back panel of the replacement unit is also coming unglued worse than the previous one.

I also have a S4mini and since you mentioned it among the possible candidates, I can tell you that I am pretty impressed by it. I ran The walking dead game on both and for me it was stuttering on the Z but not on the S4mini. The screen is smaller and that sucks but I find it overall a good phone.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deepongi:
i have my XZ, its going to make 2y in March. Never gave issues at all with anything. Maybe it was a good batch :)

regards.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SmallsXD:
My Phone exp:

Almost 2 years, got mine when the purple ones launched. used it without a case all that time, no visible scratches on front or back with anti shatter film still on. Casing has a few chips and paint has started rubbing off the side buttons. Seal on USB flap removed so no longer waterproof. No black glass coming off, screen quality was always just ok, viewing angle is find cause I can still read text when phone is flat on the desk so what more do you really need?.

Screen on time ranges from 3-5 hours depending on what I am doing as I usually run it with the screen dimmed.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smardu:
Xperia S - yellow tint screen caused by glue

Xperia T - rubber on the back peeling off after 2 weeks

Xperia Z - back pannel off after 22months

The good part: warranty, i have a brand new Z now, xperia s is ok now, xperia t the same.

All of them were >500E, so ive spent 1500+E for low quality devices

Conclusion, dont buy it if you want to keep it more than 12 18 months
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolidSnake1976:
I bought my Z 14 months ago and is still in excellent condition. My back panel is still perfect.

I recommend buying a Dock (for charging) and Bluetooth earphones for listening music (SBH20)

Battery life is better now with 4.4.4 (SOT 3,5 - 4 hours)

I recently bought a Smartwatch 2 and it's really great. No connectivity problems with Bluetooth or WiFi.

I still love my Z, but I wouldn't recommended today, because there are better options like LG G2.

The camera is very good, as long you don´t use SuperAuto Mode, specially in low light conditions. Manual mode is better.

I don´t have the need to buy a new phone in the near future bacause Z will get Lollipop. My next phone will be Z2 or Z3, maybe by the end of this year.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blkcr:
I got mine back in April 2013, as for now, I have no plans to replace it right now but probably I´d get a Z3.

Anyhow, based on my experience:

The only real issue that I had, it those f***ing black spots on the camera lens (couldn´t get it replaced because I had to send it to the States... so I rather learned to live with it), battery life has been ok, not good, not that bad. Screen, for me it's ok, I don't like oversaturated colors. I have to admit that the voume is low compared to some other devices (not that I care about it), camera is ok, is better than some other devices out there but don't expect great night shots at all, I prefer no to use it for that. I've been using android for 5 years, the 1st device I had was a Xperia 10, then I got an Atrix, then a Galaxy Nexus , so I've been flashing roms and all that for a while, before I got the Z, I used CM for all ther devices and I have used it in my Z, but I came back to stock, for me, it has a great UI and is quite fast compared to some other devices. Something amizing about this thingy is the amount of updated received, if we get the next update as promissed, I think this could become the most supported device by Sony.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] THEDETZ:
i have my Xperia Z..all in perfect condition since i bought it..but one think you should check when buy it...the DEAD / STUCK PIXEL!...mine has one on the top at the signal bar...but its ok...just one tiny little white (sometimes red...depends on angle of my eyes see it) and it does not bother my eyes...still pround of it!... :good:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] intheb0x:
i just picked up my first sony phone.

a tmobile xperia z, black, i got it off craigslist for $40.00 a BARGAIN.

i was in the market for a phone, didnt know what kind, obviously in that price range, but only thing i could find was mid level phones like the desire 810, or the samsung avant, nice quad cores, but non hd screens, ****ty cameras and not anywhere near flagship.

this phone was a top of the line flagship, full hd screen, 2gb ram, quad core and great cameras. so i got a great deal and it knocks the socks off any of those other phones i listed above, plus it has a great dev community.

wouldnt u guys get another Z at $40.00 usd?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PunishedSnake:
Got offered a z for my t999l gs3 I am thinking about it
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luluchambler:
The 'bang for buck'-factor is still extremly present in the Z if you compared to similiar phones in the same price-range.

It's barely more expensive as the old Moto-G was/is and if you compare the additional features it comes with its quite unique.

Ofc. if you have an extremly limited budget and can forget about NFC/LTE/FullHD/SD-Card(only MotoG Gen1) you might as well get the Moto-G.

Regarding the unglued Backpanel of the Xperia-Z i have to say that this didn't occur yet on my device, and nether would the sealing on the Headphone-Jack if it wasn't for me using it all the time.

The USB-Flap is perfectly fine in comparision because i use the dock.
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[Micromax A120 Canvas 2 Colors] Darth:
Hi,

I can't find anything relevant on XDA for your device and kit Kat.

You can ask about it here,

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[Android Apps and Games] Lego Boy:
Thanks

Please more screen shot in the post
[Android Apps and Games] Guypwnz:
Fixed. Sorry for that!
[Android Apps and Games] Guypwnz:
Sorry really don't want to up the post, but would really be glad for some feedback - this is my first game and I am very excited to hear some opinions. Thank you all!
[Android Apps and Games] Eshkin-Kat:
Fullscreen ads. Deleted.
[Android Apps and Games] Entangled Multiverse:
Very well made game! Congratz ;) What would be nice to see for me: maybe you could add an indicator how long each level is and at which point you currently are? Would be great to see if you failed at 5% or 95% ...
[Android Apps and Games] coder1cv8:
I've always wondered what is hidden there in the depths? What is at the bottom of the ocean, in the dungeons in computer games, in the heart of the planet and even in the well in the yard! "Journey to the Earth's Center" is my small entertaining (somewhat childish) app which tells about the journey from the surface of a magic planet to its Center. The gameplay is very simple, all you need to do is keep scrolling down collecting the metres and kilometres on the counter until you reach the depth and find the hidden treasure, explore the secrets of the planet, etc. I'm not sure if you can go all the way down, I only reached 30 km, but you are welcome to try! ;)

I appreciate any feedback and reviews on the Play Store.

Don't judge too strictly, I do normal games as well :cool:

Links:

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- and my Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/s/k8a641xt4bp7cbl/Journey_15_1_13.apk
[Android Apps and Games] coder1cv8:
Any suggestion?
[Android Apps and Games] GameFortune Studio:
imho

Remember the movie. Huh, funny but not finished imho :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] Lego Boy:
Game need connect internet ?!!!