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[Sony Smartwatch 3] Defendermannen:
Source for water pressure exponential claim?

Don't want to go to much off topic but I think you don't know what you are talking about. Do you have a source to back up your claim that "water pressure effect is exponential"?

I googled it briefly and found this formula : P(static fluid) = ρgh where ρ = density, g = gravity and h=height.

The density of water does not seem to vary much with pressure (as opposed to air). The compressibility of water seem to be 5% at 20,000 psi. The result is that water pressure scales almost completely linearly with depth.

I might be wrong but I can't find anything supporting your claim that the pressure effect is exponential. I'm not allowed to write the sources since I do not have more than 10 posts here.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] senectus:
Some details here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_Code
[Sony Smartwatch 3] lekofraggle:
Just to correct the misconception, air pressure increases exponentially; water pressure increases linearly.

Take a look if you are interested.

http://www.learner.org/courses/envsci/unit/text.php?unit=3&secNum=2

That being said, another reason for the no salt water caveat is that the density of salt water varies significantly based on many factors, but average temp is the largest. That is why I cannot float up here in the New England ocean, but can in Hawaii.

Perhaps that led to the misconception.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] darrillaga:
I'm getting a SW3 the next week and the first app I'm thinking to code is something like that, I want to use it while surfing, I want to count paddling, wipeouts, etc. I do not know what will happen to it on the sea and salt water but I heard about someone how used it to surfing washing it later with fresh water and no problems.

How you did to detect head movements with your phone? You used a library or just coded it from scratch?
[Sony Smartwatch 3] Coonkies:
Did you try with swim.com app ?

ht t p s://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spiraledge.swimapp

I use it everyday and it works like charm :) Hope I've helped you.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] stevetheb:
I'm not convinced

a) You might have GPS issues if you're swimming in an indoor pool as the watch may not be able to see the GPS satellites with a roof in the way.

b) I'm having serious GPS issues, with the GPS dropping out when running and sweat or rain water gets between my wrist and the watch - That must be much more of a problem when swimming surely?
[Sony Smartwatch 3] lekofraggle:
I wonder if just wrapping it in saran wrap could help with gps/saltwater issues. It sounds like an odd solution for an already water capable watch, but it could help.

I realized a few things about this today...

Saltwater is denser than freshwater in addition to more corrosive. So, the pressure at 10 meters (the rating on the website) in freshwater will be significantly less than that of 10 meters in many salt water places.

Also, I have taken mine in saltwater accidentally, but did wash it with fresh water right after.

I live in NH, and even the saltwater here is not dense enough for me to float in (unlike the tropics, where I float just fine).
[Sony Smartwatch 3] DanSeb:
swim.com has released app for tracking swims at the pool specifically for the Sony Smartwatch 3, counting laps and pace
[Sony Smartwatch 3] gettrey:
Swim.com app

Just wanted to chime in.... I use the swim.com app and love it. It counts laps, calculates distance, detects stroke type, and scores efficiency. It even detects rest periods automatically when you stop swimming.

I have had no problems with waterproofing on the watch.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] oo03sjw:
Hope not hijacking the post - could I ask, when I try to select my pool, its shows a closer pool than my default, and when I pick my default it shows 25 yards and not meters, all the time! What am I doing wrong please?

When I did get it to work, I pressed side button twice and it went into theater mode, but when I pressed again to wake up, it's show's 'tap to begin' - advice please?
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] americandad:
Been waiting for the S6 to come out and now that it's been released not happy about several things and think I'm going to pass. The Z3V seems to have everything I'm looking for, waterproof and good reception being high on the list.

My needs:

Good call quality and reception

Water proof

Good battery

Good camera

SD card slot

Durable

From everything I've been reading it looks like the Z3V has got this covered. Not sure I like the glass back but it'll live in a case anyways, which I'm finding out there is not much choice there. Btw I'm coming off a Razr Maxx HD, I ruled out the Turbo fairly quick lol. Thanks!
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pchain:
My Z3v has blown away every expectation I've had on any phone I have owned. Battery life, radio reception, OS stability, no lag, seriously the smoothest running device I've ever used, camera, SD Storage, 3gb RAM, waterproofing and Wireless Qi charging, stereo front facing speakers, and LED notification. Everything works as intended and expected. I've had mine since launch and 4-5 months later I'm actually more enthused about it than I was the first day. Without question if my phone met its demise today, I'd turn around and get it again without hesitation. It's hard to think about switching to another device when the one you have has performed flawlessly with no hiccups.

The only thing it doesn't have currently but supposedly is planned to is simultaneous data and voice. It is a slight disappointment, but not critical for me.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mountainfisher:
Yup I agree with PChain
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GigaSPX:
Everything needed to be said, pchain has said it. I won't likely ever get another branded phone since there's nothing too new or attention worthy about them. I'm very disappointed how the S6 turned out to be as the Z3v is already everything as it is but incredibly better.

The glass back isn't too much of a concern since it is Sony's tempered glass. Look up any youtube video of Sony's Drop test, they're nearly indestructible. It's worth it man, get this phone and you won't have to wait as long for the update for simultaneous voice and data.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] americandad:
Well I'm sold, thanks for the replies! Should've just got it in January when my contract was up but I was hoping for great things from the S6 and thought I'd wait it out, but like many I'm disappointed in the direction they went.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AddictedToGlass:
Awsome, but none of these phones are particularly "durable"...

The hardware guts, performance and elegant form of this phone blow me away. No question, hands down, this is more pocket computer than I ever imagined. In the Verizon store it's absolutely the best bang for the buck.

I'm a bit OCD, so if it gets dropped and marred, or scratched, or dented, or cracked I'll completely freak out and cry like a baby! It's not a particularly durable design, but it's really well put together. No weird seems, misalignments, etc. Because I work in landscaping and construction, I've swapped my unused Xoom tablet line with an old handset that I'll bring to work instead of the Xperia so I won't have to feel like I'm performing an act of surgery every time I take a call (cleaning hands off, etc).

I think this phone in a top notch case is super hard to beat for most applications.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJ Sandman:
IMO - the Z3v is the best bang for your buck. I was first intrigued by Sony Xperia when the Z2 was @ Verizon a few years ago. I'm glad that the Z3v was available when my Razr Maxx bit the dust last Fall, though not initially.

I first went "Cheap" with a LG G Vista, but it shutdown a few times. I swapped it for the Moto X 2014. While the Moto X is a fine phone, it got hot to the touch and the battery isn't the greatest. Luckily - the Z3v came out during my 2 week trial and the third time was the charm!

It has never shutdown, the battery life is pretty good, and the MHL and mirror link functions work via my Smart TV! The same cannot be said on the former phones mentioned.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jornexus:
Go for it!

Based on your post, stan smith, i think this is the ideal phone for you. Thats awesome to hear youre making the move. Just picked the Z3v up a few days ago and I'm blown away. I like to believe im an educated consumer and did a lot of digging on all the latest VZ offerings. My expectations for this phone were sky high and they are being surpassed! i'm running nova launcher and the phone is by far the snappiest device ive ever had. Tap to wake is phenomenal. Having moved here from an HTC ONE M7, my primary concerns were pixel density (M7: 468ppi - Z3v: 424ppi) and screen brightness (M7: 460nits - Z3v: 407nits) but these are no longer a concern. Expectations exceeded.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] americandad:
Really excited about this phone! I will admit I'm concerned about the size, haven't even seen one in person yet. I did some comparisons at phonearena and it looks really tall, like .66" taller than my current razr maxx hd. Going to hit Verizon maybe tonight if not tomorrow and check it out, probably bring it home if I think I can manage the size of it. :good:
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vplaza96:
I love my phone. I came from a Galaxy S5 and I think this phone is so much better in many ways. I particularly like the solid feel and build of this over the S5. Don't know how it would compare to the S6.

Like someone posted, the only bummer about this phone is the lack of simultaneous voice and data. That is very disappointing in this day and age on a high end phone. But I can live with it and perhaps they will fix that with an update in the future.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GigaSPX:
Idk how solid the S6 would be, but compared to this, it definitely can't withstand water anymore. lol

The lollipop update that will include everything is reaching upon us soon. Sony confirms they're in final phases of testing to work out the bugs. We will all soon get simultaneous voice and data (again, depending from whatever phone we came from before).
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] americandad:
Got it tonight!! Solid phone, love the look and feel. A little big but I can get used to it. Lol the guy at Verizon didn't know anything about it, said he never sold one and tried to talk me out of it. Once I schooled him on the features he was pretty impressed. Glad to join this very limited club and thanks for all the advice!
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GigaSPX:
Yay, welcome aboard. I should school the employees more often too because I talk to the reps about account assessment and stuff, and they just have not much of a clue about my phone being there. This is what Apple and Samsung (as well as Motorola Droid) brainwashing does to corporate employees..
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AddictedToGlass:
Yup-Yup! Pretty sad when the consumer has to do the job of the salesman. but more sad that this illustrates just how easily the masses are brainwashed.

Good for you, AmericanDad. hope you enjoy it!
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sabinblitz:
Coming from a rooted Droid DNA w/ a custom ROM, I'm not seeing any improvements, says the camera. If it wasn't for the ailing battery in my DNA, I would have kept it. Form factor is a bit of a downgrade and visually, it looks very reminiscent of the Droid Razr HD. Camera is definitely better, but the autofocus time takes away from it. A good phone, but nothing here to make me forget my DNA entirely.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pchain:
I'm not sure what exactly you're asking or what your point is but I assure you the Z3v has surpassed every expectation I've had in any device I've ever owned. Battery life will absolutely crush the DNA, radio reception is better than today's Moto offerings, there is zero lag, the camera is really good, it is water proof, has front facing stereo speakers, multicolor LED notification, Qi wireless charging etc. I've had the Z3v since launch and if my device met its fate today I'd immediately get another. Once you have a completely fast stable OS that performs flawlessly you don't want a different device. The Z3v is without a doubt is the most underrated unknown non-marketed devices on Verizon. Unless rooting is a necessity for you there is no reason to question if the z3v is worthy of being your next device. While the DNA is a good device in many ways, the Z3v is good in just about every way. The new Samsung S6,, S6 Edge, and HTC M9 aren't even close in tempting me away from this bulletproof device. I've never had a Sony device before and took a chance and it has been the best technology decision I've made in years. Just my two cents....
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bruce Lee:
I couldn't say this any better. I really liked the underrated phone part of the post. That is so true. I came from a Nexus 5 on ATT. I am so impressed. My only gripe is I like stock Android. But the phone build quality and the countless other features make it awesome.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] americandad:
I've had mine for about a week now. Battery is amazing, I'm on my 4th day without a charge but I'm not a heavy user and it gets turned off at night. Wifi signal is incredible! My workshop is about 150' away from my house and I never got wifi there with my razr maxx hd, but the Z3v gets a strong signal. Real pleased with the call quality also. All in all happy with my choice.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jornexus:
To pile on with the radios, i've been in my current house for nearly five years. Previous phones were htc one m7 and a galaxy sIII prior to that. When making calls, i was forced to stand near the front of the house. living room/foyer/bedroom didn't matter. as long as i was near the front. Most likely due to some very large trees in the backyard. Just last night, i noticed i did not have to leave my den when taking a call. for the first time in this house, i could relax on a phone call. so very pleased with this device.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DubleJayJ:
I've heard things like the notification LED are amazing, someone care to elaborate? Not sure what people mean and I've watched some review videos and they don't show it off or anything so I'm confused
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GigaSPX:
Instead of a single dotted area somewhere on the phone to shine your notification, the entire top front facing speaker bar IS the notification light. A speaker, earpiece, notification LED all in one place, while also waterproof? Talk about a bundle. xD
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DubleJayJ:
Think you could manage to take a picture? I can't find one.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GigaSPX:
Took these photos with a Galaxy S5. If only I could get them to be Galaxy Note 4's instead without costing too much, that'd be great. lol
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DubleJayJ:
That's pretty cool, not gonna lie. Hopefully by the time I get this phone it'll be unlocked so I can enjoy it just a bit more
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JediDru:
Seriously not gonna happen. Verizon locks these bad boys up Tight. Big Reds Note4 isn't unlocked or rooted. It has to have 10X's the amount of users.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DubleJayJ:
Slightly depressing. Makes the choice between this and the Nexus 6 even harder
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GigaSPX:
What I wonder is how those bounty topics work. I want to see how does that take it so far in development.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hyrax:
I am in the market for a new phone. The g3 and s5 are practically free on Amazon. The z3v is $70. Is this phone worth the $70 over these other phones? I don't have a ps4 and the camera is important to me. My concern is being able to take a good picture quickly. With the dedicated shutter button, it takes pictures fast. Played with it today at the Verizon store. Really liked it. Would the g3 with it's ois and laser focus work better? Is the s5's DIS better? It seemed better than the g3 in videos.

Will it go to free with contact soon with the z4 on the horizon?
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GigaSPX:
The shutter button on the phone is definitely the best in opening the camera app conveniently instead of entirely through the screen. Although you could only open Superior auto right away, and not the other functions as a preset.

I've never touched the G3 before, so I'm not sure. The Galaxy S5 is alright, but the UI for selecting different options is kind of messy to navigate. As far as camera quality, it's good but it definitely can't take good photos with low light.

That's all I have for input, but what requires you to take fast photos?
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hyrax:
I read in a thread on here that quick capture is

superior auto and only allows for 8MP. That stinks. The g3 can launch the camera from sleep by holding down the volume button. And the volume button is very sensitive. So when you take a picture with it, it doesn't jolt the phone when you press the button.

Honestly, why I want it is just because I do. I am coming from a FreedomPop plan galaxy s2. On the road in my city I seen a guy in the street on a hoverround (electric wheelchair) driving it like a car. It is weird stuff like that I want to be able to capture clearly at a moment's notice. I also saw this concept car drive by. I also saw #3 Monte Carlo drive by.

Ultimately, I want a phone with a forgiving camera.

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Thank you for the low light s5 comment.

Even if you just set the camera button to quick launch only ( you can set it to launch and capture), it defaults to superior auto?

Can I set another camera app as the default app to launch to bypass the MP restriction? I will ask when I visit the store again and update.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] americandad:
Nobody needs more than 8 mp unless you're making a huge poster. My wife is a photographer and keeps her Nikon set at 5 mp for most of her work.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brdl04:
But...but.. 20 is better than 8 and it will make me a better photographer ;)
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hyrax:
640k memory is enough for anyone... :)

For a quick capture MP size may not be such a big deal come to think of it.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GigaSPX:
Plus, Superior Auto really does almost EVERYTHING for you when it comes to picture settings. It recognizes what kind of photography settings are needed for what you are looking at, and adjusts right there and then. Really, 8MP is enough to snap a great photo. I only use 20.7 when I need to have sharp details conveniently to take that requires it.

I really should find the free time to better learn my DSLR if I want to take great photos...
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] americandad:
Not only is it not a big deal, but you'll probably have better pictures. Go google "is more megapixels better" and do some reading. Here's an article to start - http://www.cnet.com/news/camera-megapixels-why-more-isnt-always-better-smartphones-unlocked/

The whole high megapixel number cameras is more marketing than anything.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hyrax:
I didn't mean to argue. I am aware megapixels more is not always better. Just look at the iPhone quality. But I have noticed the high MP pictures looked better when fit to 1080 screen size for example. At least to me. As opposed taking the photo at a lower resolution. However this was back Around 2005 when 3MP powershots were common.

I am going to hit the store again and play with the z3v and g3. I really like the look of the z3v. It reminded me of a 3DS... :rolleyes::).
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XPS-Lionel:
Hi everyone, I'm new here and I have been interested in this phone ever since it was confirmed to come to Verizon along with that vzw logo blasted photo. I currently have a rooted droid razr running CM 10 that has had a battery swap because the first one decided to swell and loose charge capacity. The swapped, totally original battery from another razr also quickly went down the same road so I'm guessing the charge circuit is damaged from a wall charger (the type of usb charger that covers both outlets) that died. My guess is that it tried to take the phone with it so now I'm on the hunt for something new. I originally wanted something with a removable battery like the lg g3 or s5 but the forum post about the g3 getting hairline cracks that can form in the chassis bugs me and I'm just not attracted to the s5. I've read quite a bit about how everyone likes the Z3v and its features but one thing that is important to me is foxfi, I don't mind that there isn't a root available. Does anyone have any reports for me on foxfi+pda net functioning?
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JediDru:
I wouldn't recommend a g3 to anyone. It's 1080p hardware to a 2k screen. If root is not important this is the phone for you. App to SD is said to be coming with lollipop, was disappointed once I discovered it didn't really support it.

I'll try to remember to play with the camera between auto 8mp with sonys camera app. And also with the Google camera apk, which does default to max resolution. I have some photos taken with that that look better to me. I'll test under more controlled conditions.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JediDru:
The first 2 are with the Google camera. The next 2 are with the capture button configured to capture when pressed defaulting to 8mp auto mode. I personally like the Google ones more. In no way a deal breaker.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GigaSPX:
It's really neat Google Camera uses the maximum possible resolution for default picture taking. I just have a widget on my screen to quickly go into Manual mode. :P
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jornexus:
I'm not too sure about that. The notifications seem to be fully customizable in lollipop. sony hinted at this on their blog. I currently use textra for SMS and it allows to use the full range of LED colors in the notification bar. Very cool feature!

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Sony included an excellent widget for this issue. you can select your four favorite camera modes for quick launch. "manual" has remained set the way i last left it using this widget so far.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XPS-Lionel:
I just came from Verizon wireless store today after diving deeper into the phone and I don't really know what to think about what I saw. They have both the black and white models on display and I took a closer look at the seams and the black one was literally bulging out on the left side with a "nice" opening about 1/3 of a mm. I could not tell if the bulge was from the battery but I assume it could also be from people pulling on them from the magnetic tethers. It would not close after pushing it shut the first time it just popped back open as if it were under load. When the phone closed on the third try the rear looked a bit swollen. I then looked at the white one which seemed fine but I thought it was slightly swollen too but it could just be me from looking at the black one. I should have notified staff now that I think about it. I should also add that the black one was not in that condition the first time I saw it about a month ago

I was set on getting this phone but after that...

:(
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GigaSPX:
You can go back to the store again and check their other demo units. All full with fingerprints, possible damages, worn out battery, etc. Does that mean when you open yours brand new out of the box, it will turn out that way?

Unless you take good care of your phone, or any phone as a matter of fact, it will turn out that way.