Z3V - Verizon variant discussion - Xperia Z3v General

Since the Z3V is on its way we should have a place to discuss news and rumors for us VZW users. I for one am really looking forward to getting this phone. I own a PS4 so remote play is a huge plus.
When do you think it will release?
How much do u think it will cost on and off contract?
Will it be fully unlockable? (AOSP/CM?)
Keep it clean guys, let's not make this a comparison to other phones thread.

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TokedUp said:
Will it be fully unlockable? (AOSP/CM?)
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good luck lol
T-mobile's been generally nice with unlocked bootloaders, but their Z1s variant is bootloader locked and they refuse to unlock it
http://support.t-mobile.com/thread/70666

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I am also looking forward to the Z3V. It was about time for a Soy phone on Verizon.
PCMag mentioned that it is supposed to have wireless charging and it should have support for VoLTE,
I am pretty sure that it will go on sale sometimes in October.
When the Z1s released on T-Mobile it was $599 to $650 off contract but I think that Z3v will const more becuse Verizon is greedy.
$699 is my guess.
Verizon phones are never unlocked so I don't think that Z3V is going to be unlocked.

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Yeah its such a shame we can't get unlocked phones on VZW. Its the main reason I won't buy another Sammy phone. I think the remote play will make up for it though. Let's try to keep any info that comes along here. I sure hope the phone comes out before the end of October in the US

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TokedUp said:
. I think the remote play will make up for it though. Let's try to keep any info that comes along here. I sure hope the phone comes out before the end of October in the US
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/4-4-4-stock-xperia-devices-ps4-remote-t2868092

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Yeah I saw that.

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it's coming, but hope you like logos. it arrives with a red stylish accents along with the usual of Verizon notorious rom infestation ;o
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tft said:
it's coming, but hope you like logos. it arrives with a red stylish accents along with the usual of Verizon notorious rom infestation ;o
http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/nexus2cee_artist.png[img][/QUOTE]
Thats a fake render.
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ssj_jaypee said:
Thats a fake render.
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ssj_jaypee said:
Thats a fake render.
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As opposed to a real render?

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npaladin2000 said:
As opposed to a real render?
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Nobody knows what it's going to look like because it hasn't even been officially announced for Verizon yet.
It won't look like that render. If you really believe that, you are kidding yourself.
Then again, Verizon couldn't possibly be that horrible. Or could they?

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ssj_jaypee said:
Nobody knows what it's going to look like because it hasn't even been officially announced for Verizon yet.
It won't look like that render. If you really believe that, you are kidding yourself.
Then again, Verizon couldn't possibly be that horrible. Or could they?
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Never ever assume things couldn't possibly go downhill from where they are. Fate will attempt to prove you wrong out of pure spite.

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ssj_jaypee said:
Nobody knows what it's going to look like because it hasn't even been officially announced for Verizon yet.
It won't look like that render. If you really believe that, you are kidding yourself.
Then again, Verizon couldn't possibly be that horrible. Or could they?
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notsureiftrolling.jpg

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ssj_jaypee said:
Nobody knows what it's going to look like because it hasn't even been officially announced for Verizon yet.
It won't look like that render. If you really believe that, you are kidding yourself.
Then again, Verizon couldn't possibly be that horrible. Or could they?
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of course it won't look exactly like that, but my point is that it will likely have some Verizon branding on the outside. it's been known vz likes to slap on their logos on anywhere possible. iirc even on some of their other android phones they have reload their own verizon styled SMS client.. heck, they even decided to tack on a "V" on the phone model.. Z3V .. does not justify reason to not get the phone, but just pointing it out

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I got an email today allowing me to pre register. The email only had the TMo logo in it but no sign of VZW. Hope to get more info soon.

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I haven't decided on my next phone yet, but the Z3V is definitely on my radar. Most of my rooting experience so far has been with Samsung devices and my current primary phone is a rooted/ROM'ed Note2. I recently bought a couple of Xperia Plays off of eBay (mainly to play games), and I've enjoyed learning about flastool, ftf's, etc... Even though it's an older phone, I'm still impressed with the Xperia Play's overall quality and I like how it seems that Sony is pretty supportive of Android development. If the Z3V allows the bootloader to be unlocked, then I may take the plunge and get one.

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mattnmag said:
I haven't decided on my next phone yet, but the Z3V is definitely on my radar. Most of my rooting experience so far has been with Samsung devices and my current primary phone is a rooted/ROM'ed Note2. I recently bought a couple of Xperia Plays off of eBay (mainly to play games), and I've enjoyed learning about flastool, ftf's, etc... Even though it's an older phone, I'm still impressed with the Xperia Play's overall quality and I like how it seems that Sony is pretty supportive of Android development. If the Z3V allows the bootloader to be unlocked, then I may take the plunge and get one.
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I'm in the same boat...currently I have a VZW Note 2 on BeansROM. Thought I was a lock to go to the Note 4 but it might be a hair too big...plus the S5 was locked down tight for a long time so I am guessing the N4 will be too. I can probably live without ROMs but I want root.
The early reviews, especially around real world battery life have got me thinking Z3.
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I'm in the same boat...currently I have a VZW Note 2 on BeansROM. Thought I was a lock to go to the Note 4 but it might be a hair too big...plus the S5 was locked down tight for a long time so I am guessing the N4 will be too. I can probably live without ROMs but I want root.
The early reviews, especially around real world battery life have got me thinking Z3.

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Yeah, it'll either be a new moto x or z3v for me... Assuming the rumors about it coming to Verizon are true, at least. Fingers crossed!

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Yeah...it's this or the Turbo for me.
Really want this though for the remote play and build quality.

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Z3v confirmed from Verizon rep
Received confirmation today from my Verizon rep that the Z3 is definitely coming. Their Sony rep came in today and said news coming very soon.