Hey everyone, there is an on-going deal in my country to get Z Ultra for couple days more at the price of 400 euro. The design and the hardware of the phone looks amazing literally drooling. But im concerned about the touch screen issues i read here, i currently own a Zopo C2 chinese brand and gives me headaches everytime im about to use just because the touch scr een is awful has phantom touches and shaking issue when you press-and-hold, it even goes crazy when you scroll up and down it scrolls very fast to the top or bottom of the page.
So i read there was few ROM updates about the touchscreen the last couple months and now a new KitKat update is on the way.
1) Does touch screen problems affect every single device( factory fault) or just few?
2) From your experience after those updates is the touchscreen completely fixed?
3) Does the screen break easily since its so big or is as tough as having a 5inch with gorilla glass?
4) I kinda hate the look of Xperia ROMs , it is possible to unlock bootloader/root and install custom recovery/custom ROMs atm? Or is it at least expected to get some ROM developing in the future?
Thanks, i kinda need some answers soon since the deal will go off in 1-2 days and the device originally costs 500-550 euros.
Hi!
1) I had phantom touches on an earlier firmware, but Sony fixed it in a later firmware. I've seen one or two guys here that still has phantom touches though, so i would say that it's pretty much fixed.
2) Yes.
3) I haven't read about anyone that has broken their screens, but it's a 6.4" screen after all, so it might break if it hits the ground.
4) Yes, you can unlock the bootloader, install Recovery and flash custom ROMs. As you might have picked up yesterday, Sony released the Z Ultra Google Play Edition. This will allow us to use the stock Kit Kat build from that one and "convert" our Ultras to Google Play Edition devices
I dropped mine on to concrete without any protection more then screen protector front and back. It landed on a corner and peeled off the silver but not a single scratch or crack on both sides.
It's built to make it I believe...
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Reb0rn said:
I dropped mine on to concrete without any protection more then screen protector front and back. It landed on a corner and peeled off the silver but not a single scratch or crack on both sides.
It's built to make it I believe...
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If you root you can reduce the screen sensitivity to get rid of phantom clicks.
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SpyderTracks said:
If you root you can reduce the screen sensitivity to get rid of phantom clicks.
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And you quoted me because... ?
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Reb0rn said:
And you quoted me because... ?
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Lol, phantom click... Honest! Didn't mean to quote anyone
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SpyderTracks said:
Lol, phantom click... Honest! Didn't mean to quote anyone
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Hi,
I am from India, using an Z Ultra. I was looking for a bumper case for it and stumbled upon a cool one in eBay:
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Ultra-Thin-A...-Case-Sony-Xperia-Z-Ultra-Black-/281162345171
But it is so expensive. Rs 2636.
If anyone have stumbled upon a cool bumper for the Z Ultra, which is a bit cheap, please post:angel:
Does the silence mean that nobody knows about a cheaper option in India?
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vinurohitraj said:
Does the silence mean that nobody knows about a cheaper option in India?
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I've been searching for a long time.... Other than the one which you posted and another (nearly same price), I haven't found any bumpers. Aluminum ones, that is.
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warfareonly said:
I've been searching for a long time.... Other than the one which you posted and another (nearly same price), I haven't found any bumpers. Aluminum ones, that is.
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eBay Global Easy Buy
I picked up a black aluminium one of ebay GEB. Turned out slightly cheap. And the phone looks amazing with it. http://geb.ebay.in/g/ImportHubSearc...tra&catId=&qbtn=Search&_trksid=p2052119.l1440
Most of cheap aluminum bumper cases are un-reliable due to no protection in between the case and the phone. It gives u more scratch to the phone if the bumper is not tight enough. Plz ask seller about it.
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people, i have ordered the Black one in India, for my Black Xperia Z Ultra
http://www.lovemeicase.com/pro.asp?id=27
keeping my fingers crossed
I would like something like that since I want to go with glass screen protector but I keep reading about degraded connection signal so I am not so sure :/
Mine will arrive today
Will let u know my reviews
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Mine will arrive today
Will let u know my reviews
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Did it arrive already? Some pictures and words from your side will be appreciated!
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Agree!
Ok I am sorry for the delay
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Realize this is an older post, but was wondering if the bumper degraded your cell or gps signals? I have been thinking of getting one but read where some people have issues with them.
thanks
Not in use anymore
Ducter said:
Realize this is an older post, but was wondering if the bumper degraded your cell or gps signals? I have been thinking of getting one but read where some people have issues with them.
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Hey, sorry for the delay in replying. Even though the bumper looks very cool, I have realized (the hard way, though) that you will not be seen using it all the time. First of all, the added bulk, even though very little, does not justify the usage
Secondly, the bumper may not be so comfortable to hold, may be cos of the edges
Thirdly, it does not play well with the Xperia Z Ultra design language. This is not as beautiful as a Nexus 4 bumper, i would say
I AM NOT USING THE BUMPER CASE anymore :cyclops:
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Hey, sorry for the delay in replying. Even though the bumper looks very cool, I have realized (the hard way, though) that you will not be seen using it all the time. First of all, the added bulk, even though very little, does not justify the usage
Secondly, the bumper may not be so comfortable to hold, may be cos of the edges
Thirdly, it does not play well with the Xperia Z Ultra design language. This is not as beautiful as a Nexus 4 bumper, i would say
I AM NOT USING THE BUMPER CASE anymore :cyclops:
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Thanks for getting back to me on such an old thread. Did the bumper degrade your signal strength any when you were using it? What are you using now?
Thanks again
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Thanks for getting back to me on such an old thread. Did the bumper degrade your signal strength any when you were using it? What are you using now?
Thanks again
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Not sure about Signal Strength, as i didnt use it much.
I am using a transparent case now, so that my Xperia Z Ultra design shines through
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Not sure about Signal Strength, as i didnt use it much.
I am using a transparent case now, so that my Xperia Z Ultra design shines through
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It sounds like we all want the same thing... To keep the beautiful design visible and be minimalistic. Can you post where you got the clear case you ended up using and your thoughts on it? I would really be appreciative.
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It sounds like we all want the same thing... To keep the beautiful design visible and be minimalistic. Can you post where you got the clear case you ended up using and your thoughts on it? I would really be appreciative.
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It was a hard glass case. IMAK Case. It scratched my device on the sides. I took it and threw it. Now no case
Silicon cases might be the best option
oh man I'm sorry to hear that. That's kind of a nightmare and it sounds like we need to keep away from bumper cases and this all glass case.
Hey guys this is well and truly a sad post
I've had my phone for nearly 3 weeks and on the second day I went out and bought a screen protector and a case for my phone as I wanted to keep it in prestine condition
Unfortunately, they didn't have back protectors. Which is the area that has scrathed the most !
They are light scratches except for one where you can feel it just slightly, and the others ( which there are a lot ) you can't.
I normally have a case on it but when I'm at home I take it out and let it be free aha
Have you guys got ant on yours?
J
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I have a few on the back, but it is mostly in a wallet so not too bad. I believe that the back screen protector is east to replace?
I have a couple on the back too, but I don't really care. It's fairly easy to replace that one (or so I've read). No need to get sad
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I have a few on the back, but it is mostly in a wallet so not too bad. I believe that the back screen protector is east to replace?
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There's a factory screen protector on the back?!
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LordManhattan said:
I have a couple on the back too, but I don't really care. It's fairly easy to replace that one (or so I've read). No need to get sad
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There's one on the back? Interesting do you lose any logos ?
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JackHanAnLG said:
There's one on the back? Interesting do you lose any logos ?
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Yup, the back is also protected, and no, you won't lose any logos.
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Oh brilliant ! It really feels like glass on the back though, would of fooled me
At least I know that the glass isnt scratched but the protector is
Is the Dragintrail glass on the back?
J
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JackHanAnLG said:
Oh brilliant ! It really feels like glass on the back though, would of fooled me
At least I know that the glass isnt scratched but the protector is
Is the Dragintrail glass on the back?
J
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Yup. The glass itself is pretty scratch resistant, but I would put a new one on it. You know, just in case
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LordManhattan said:
Yup. The glass itself is pretty scratch resistant, but I would put a new one on it. You know, just in case
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Im not to bothered about it getting scracthed now if its plastic But I should buy some, just in case
J
I have always put a screen protector on the front and the back. I buy big ipad screen protector and cut them to size for foth size
I got glass in front and regular screen protector on the back of mine so that I still can use most cases without issues.
Hello fellow z2 owners
Wanted to ask does anybody have any experience/impressions with these stickers
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_t...ker&_nkw=xperia+z2+sticker&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Some of them look very impressive, like carbon or brushed metal finish, im just afraid its very hard to apply and it wont be as nice as it looks on the picture, so please, if you used them before let me know more! Thank you
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Hello fellow z2 owners
Wanted to ask does anybody have any experience/impressions with these stickers
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_t...ker&_nkw=xperia+z2+sticker&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Some of them look very impressive, like carbon or brushed metal finish, im just afraid its very hard to apply and it wont be as nice as it looks on the picture, so please, if you used them before let me know more! Thank you
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My mother use to have something like this
If you have a nice quality one they feel and look nice however they are as hard to apply as a screen protector in a dusty area
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Yeah thats what im afraid of..Im not very good when it comes to screen protectors. But it looks really nice, i think im gonna risk it since its quite cheap
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Yeah thats what im afraid of..Im not very good when it comes to screen protectors. But it looks really nice, i think im gonna risk it since its quite cheap
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i usualy find outside or open rooms with no breeze are fine since there is less dust floating around in the air
also i usually line up the left or right sides when allowing stuff like this (top and bottom shows less results)
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Just a simple poll...because I'm curious.
Voted No. I don't have warranty on it. So, no.
Same goes simply because i have a gap at the top right of my screen which is leaking light and also big enough to fit a card, i wont vote till i get my replacement Z2, that is if i remember to
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No, I haven't submerged it yet, but after 1 week I bought it I ran a 14Km trail running race and rain started mid course. So double moisture: from me and from the rain. I also used it during the race to take some pictures and shoot some videos, like a race vlog
This is exactly the scenario I bought it for and it passed.
Yes I submerged mine in the swimming pool. All went absolute perfect and no problems with the phone.
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No, I don't dare! Heard too many horror stories.
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I've run it under the tap and made a call from the shower. The shower isn't the best because the water on the screen is like touching it, it opens apps etc. I'll be using it in the pool for sure in summer.
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Yes, it's designed to be usable under water
Yes, I've also "washed" my phone with running water. Everything is fine. I have a very very slight gap at the top right and bottom left. The gap is barely big enough to fit one sheet of a4 paper.
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Yes. And was under constant splashing and dunking underwater. Fine and ports were kept dry. Make sure to rinse out the headphone jack though. I posted a while back regarding the headphone not working. Someone said to flush it out with water and I did. Works great
My Z, Z1 and Z2 all went underwater
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jayc1980 said:
Yes I submerged mine in the swimming pool. All went absolute perfect and no problems with the phone.
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Your device has gaps?
I have not had the courage to submerge it, but I really want! It was, surely, one of the major reasons why I have bought the Xperia Z and Z2 now!
Yes, many times though i have no warranty. I am from Norway, the mobile phone is from Taiwan
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Yes, many times though i have no warranty. I am from Norway, the mobile phone is from Taiwan
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What is the date of manufacture and has gaps?
BR4DOKYBrazil said:
What is the date of manufacture and has gaps?
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Week 12.. I think there is tiny gap issue, but it never bothers me
BR4DOKYBrazil said:
Your device has gaps?
I have not had the courage to submerge it, but I really want! It was, surely, one of the major reasons why I have bought the Xperia Z and Z2 now!
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Yep device has the gap, but what the hell haha, it's been submerged many times and no issues, dumped my friends in his beer and and that went fine too. His has gap same as mine.
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Yes, I've also "washed" my phone with running water. Everything is fine. I have a very very slight gap at the top right and bottom left. The gap is barely big enough to fit one sheet of a4 paper.
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Same I regularly wash my phone after eating, as I text while eating too!
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Week 12.. I think there is tiny gap issue, but it never bothers me
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Yep device has the gap, but what the hell haha, it's been submerged many times and no issues, dumped my friends in his beer and and that went fine too. His has gap same as mine.
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I'm crazy to submerge my device, but I need courage!
My old Xperia Z I washed it every time it was dusty, but the Z2 I'm afraid!
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I'm crazy to submerge my device, but I need courage!
My old Xperia Z I washed it every time it was dusty, but the Z2 I'm afraid!
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It's normal to be a little bit scared...
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Same I regularly wash my phone after eating, as I text while eating too!
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Try wash it with bleach.
Yep, my Z2 had been dunked in a glass of water as a test. Following this, it has been taken into the bath. No ill effects.
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I need to know how clean/wash off a dirty feeling?
blueether said:
I need to know how clean/wash off a dirty feeling?
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With... a rag? Micro fiber cleaning cloth? Windex? Rubbing alcohol?
It's a water proof phone- if it weren't for the fact that doing so would snap the thing in half you could probably throw it in the dish washer too.
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With... a rag? Micro fiber cleaning cloth? Windex? Rubbing alcohol?
It's a water proof phone- if it weren't for the fact that doing so would snap the thing in half you could probably throw it in the dish washer too.
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Rubbing alcohol might do the trick, but I think you misunderstood:
I feel dirty... I got SWMBO an S4 zoom.
To the people that think development on the ZU is dead - visit the s4 zoom section
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Rubbing alcohol might do the trick, but I think you misunderstood:
I feel dirty... I got SWMBO an S4 zoom.
To the people that think development on the ZU is dead - visit the s4 zoom section
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Oh you poor fool...
I think the only real solution left to you is to just burn the affected areas off with the most powerful fire you can find. I can't really see a better solution.
I've found the only way to get rid of feeling that kind of dirty is to hit the booze for a couple of years until you forget about it.
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Your hand is dirty I guess
Wh...why would you get a Zoom? Are you dying, and this is your last joke?
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Wh...why would you get a Zoom? Are you dying, and this is your last joke?
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as I said SWMBO
I was looking at a z1 compact or nexus 5... in defence it was over $200 cheaper than the z1c or the nexus
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as I said SWMBO
I was looking at a z1 compact or nexus 5... in defence it was over $200 cheaper than the z1c or the nexus
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Oh, I'm so disappointed right now [emoji20] You wanted a smartphone, but you ended up with a camera. No excuses! I expect more from you! [emoji1]
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I have an unlocked UK international z1c for sell if you interested and live in UK mate
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nathlynn22 said:
I have an unlocked UK international z1c for sell if you interested and live in UK mate
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It's not allowed to sell or market devices like this on XDA. Put it on Swappa if you want to sell or swap it
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It's not allowed to sell or market devices like this on XDA. Put it on Swappa if you want to sell or swap it
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whoops ok fair enough. I bought it as I missed the Sony Xperia z ultra but it's just too small. still got my HTC ONE max. used to be on the tthreads few months back. missus got a z2 so I got jealous and realised how much I missed the Xperia experience
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nathlynn22 said:
whoops ok fair enough. I bought it as I missed the Sony Xperia z ultra but it's just too small. still got my HTC ONE max. used to be on the tthreads few months back. missus got a z2 so I got jealous and realised how much I missed the Xperia experience
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I see. I know first hand how it is to go back to something smaller. I had to use my old Desire HD when I had my Ultra in for repairs, and it was pretty brutal. I guess you can wait a couple of weeks and see if Sony do release an Ultra 2 or not.
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