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Sony Xperia Z2 Officially Announced
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shinshoryuken
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Unlocking the bootloader, you will lose DRM and x reality engine.
shinshoryuken
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Replace it...mine vibrate very silently.
CurlySaysX
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yeah. but it looks to be Japan exclusive for the time being. not a fan of the body design imo
TheDefinitionOfInsanity
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Auto. I didn't notice any difference in image quality between auto and manual modes.
I was also choosing between Galaxy S5, HTC One and Z2. I don't like S5's design and cheap plastic, HTC One's camera is crap and both Samsung and HTC are more expensive than Sony. Z2 is better overall for me.
Auto mode is actually very good and the best thing about the camera experience on Z2 is the dedicated camera button which makes it so much easier to take photos.
When I had the Galaxy S3, I once saw a fox running across the street and wanted to take a photo of it, but by the time I took my phone out of my pocket and got into the camera app, the fox had already ran away. ;_;
With the Z2, it takes seconds to take photos from the phone on standby. Love it to bits.
When I had the Galaxy S3, I once saw a fox running across the street and wanted to take a photo of it, but by the time I took my phone out of my pocket and got into the camera app, the fox had already ran away. ;_;
With the Z2, it takes seconds to take photos from the phone on standby. Love it to bits.
Your ROM shenanigans fucked everything, didn't it.
I'm starting to feel the same but that may depend on the quality of the G3 camera.
My Z2 is here!
Everything seems pretty nice. I encountered a few small stutter while opening and closing stuff. Nothing major.
One big thing that I don't like about it is ergonomics. Holding it in your hand feels uncomfortable because of its square shape. Samsung phones are much more comfortable in this regard. I guess M8 should be more comfortable with the curved back too.
Everything seems pretty nice. I encountered a few small stutter while opening and closing stuff. Nothing major.
One big thing that I don't like about it is ergonomics. Holding it in your hand feels uncomfortable because of its square shape. Samsung phones are much more comfortable in this regard. I guess M8 should be more comfortable with the curved back too.
shinshoryuken
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No sound at all.
I hear mine vibrate.
Pankratous
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Looks like the ZL finally got a sequel then. The ZL was the brother phone of the original Z and was exactly the same except if wasn't water proof (and had a dedicated camera button).
This will probably be the same deal with the ZL2. Same as Z2 but not waterproof.
Your device must be broken
it looks like this one will be waterproof. they have flaps to cover the charging port
shinshoryuken
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Is it still strong?O wells, I guess I'll live with the silence vibration
Either I will send it to Sony to fix it or I will find a way to reduce vibration intensity, because it's too strong anyway.
shinshoryuken
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Yes it's strong. Not as strong as the Z1 though. The Z1's vibration was really strong, silent and it's more even.
I made a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZi4C8sjZUc
This is the sound level, in my pocket the same. Should I send it to Sony to fix it?
This is the sound level, in my pocket the same. Should I send it to Sony to fix it?
shinshoryuken
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Now that the Z2 is getting widely available, I would like to list the issues that people are finding. For you guys don't need to go thru the cluster of the xda forum
1) overheating issue with 4k issue. Which I belive is a non issue. Just overblown by xda. Everyone's 4k recording time varies because phone temp varies. 4K records longer if the phone is idle and cooler.
2) Gap issues- upper right corner gap and glass is a Lil higher.
3) camera off Centered? - I have no idea if it's a real issue.
4) dead pixels- common on all phones but alot seem to be getting there phones with dead pixels
5) bootloader locked- if you get yours from a carrier it will be locked! Buy it from a Sony store or get a unbranded one and yours won't be locked.
That's it for now...
1) overheating issue with 4k issue. Which I belive is a non issue. Just overblown by xda. Everyone's 4k recording time varies because phone temp varies. 4K records longer if the phone is idle and cooler.
2) Gap issues- upper right corner gap and glass is a Lil higher.
3) camera off Centered? - I have no idea if it's a real issue.
4) dead pixels- common on all phones but alot seem to be getting there phones with dead pixels
5) bootloader locked- if you get yours from a carrier it will be locked! Buy it from a Sony store or get a unbranded one and yours won't be locked.
That's it for now...
Make another video but this time go to Diagnostics app and select Vibration.
It does seem louder than mine although it varies between apps.
shinshoryuken
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Well, that's the problem. I want it to be like that! Like my old Galaxy S3.
How unlucky am I to get 2 times the same problem with 2 new devices?
shinshoryuken
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I think yours is fine. you'll eventually get used to it.
Dayam this phone got major hype in the beginning, looking back at this tread it seem like everyone is saying they will be getting this phone. Now it seem only a handful of us got this phone. Sony really dropped the ball when they delayed the launch...everybody got their S5 and M8s...and soon the G3. Sony failed in the US again..
zomgbbqftw
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Yes, but it's a turnaround using old unused parts from the supply chain. Including the horrible screen from the Z/Z1. Sony really committed to too many of those screens. Plus it's KDDI only, the Z2 is still going to be released in Japan exclusively on NTT.
Sun Light visibility between z2 and 5s
All 3 android flagships here
So z2 is not not as bright as HTC M8 and S5 but brighter than 5s
1) Every phone overheats when using 4k video like s5 and note 3. I am more concerned with heat issues with other modes which some user are mentioning
2) Not a big issue many phones have such faults like here in KSA S5 has some water proofing issue due to thin membrane in the back covers. I personally know 3 guys who had this problem but Samsung changed their phones. Similarly 5s and 5 scratched body.
3) No idea what it even means
4) Like you said not only common on phones but on tvs laptops and monitors as well
5) Still better than Region lock of s5
The only issue here is sony delay almost finished any hype phone had. I am personally waiting for S5 prime or g3 and wont buy z2 because of the delay
All 3 android flagships here
So z2 is not not as bright as HTC M8 and S5 but brighter than 5s
Now that the Z2 is getting widely available, I would like to list the issues that people are finding. For you guys don't need to go thru the cluster of the xda forum
1) overheating issue with 4k issue. Which I belive is a non issue. Just overblown by xda. Everyone's 4k recording time varies because phone temp varies. 4K records longer if the phone is idle and cooler.
2) Gap issues- upper right corner gap and glass is a Lil higher.
3) camera off Centered? - I have no idea if it's a real issue.
4) dead pixels- common on all phones but alot seem to be getting there phones with dead pixels
5) bootloader locked- if you get yours from a carrier it will be locked! Buy it from a Sony store or get a unbranded one and yours won't be locked.
That's it for now...
1) Every phone overheats when using 4k video like s5 and note 3. I am more concerned with heat issues with other modes which some user are mentioning
2) Not a big issue many phones have such faults like here in KSA S5 has some water proofing issue due to thin membrane in the back covers. I personally know 3 guys who had this problem but Samsung changed their phones. Similarly 5s and 5 scratched body.
3) No idea what it even means
4) Like you said not only common on phones but on tvs laptops and monitors as well
5) Still better than Region lock of s5
The only issue here is sony delay almost finished any hype phone had. I am personally waiting for S5 prime or g3 and wont buy z2 because of the delay
Sony fucked up the launch big time. No doubt about that.
I just bought the magnetic docking station a few days ago and i am very satisfied so far. the Magnets are very strong and the charging speed is surprisingly as fast as cable. It is much easier compared to having to open the flap every time I want to charge. IMO it was a worthy investment.
I just bought the magnetic docking station a few days ago and i am very satisfied so far. the Magnets are very strong and the charging speed is surprisingly as fast as cable. It is much easier compared to having to open the flap every time I want to charge. IMO it was a worthy investment.
Pretty much. If the G3 launches before this in canada i'm definitely picking that up instead. I'm not really sure how sony expects to turn around their mobile division by messing up new product launches this bad.
shinshoryuken
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None of the sony stores i've visited have it. They'll be getting it in a couple of weeks (June i was told) and i refuse to buy this from bell.
The Interrobanger
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What's the model number of your dock? Does the same magnetic dock work with both the Z2 tablet and the Z2 phone?
Don't think so. Z2 phone requires the DK36.
Looks like this one supports both, but isn't yet available as far as I can tell: http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en...peaker-with-magnetic-charging-pad-bsc10/#tabs
Ordered mine last week on Sony Canada site when they enabled a few coupon codes to stack and I was able to get it outright for $600+tax. Hoping the order completes and ships soon. I've been using my Nexus 4 with a cracked screen for about 1 year now. I love the performance of the N4 though still and wanted to get a phone that was a big step up (especially in battery) and I'm hoping this phone satisfies me. First non-Nexus phone in a while, hope Sony keeps it decently up to date, especially if there is a big Android update this summer.
Triggerhappytel
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I got a phone call from my network provider yesterday (Three, and I'm in the UK) offering me an upgrade six months early. I was so tempted to go for an Xperia Z2 for only an extra £2 a month on my current contract, but while I'll get the phone for free, in order to get out of my contract early I've got to pay an extra £142. He's gonna call me back tonight and while I'd really love to get a Z2 now (played around with my friend's Z1 and loved it), I think I'll just wait until November and see what the contract deals look like then. I currently have a Galaxy S3 and I haven't really liked it since day one, so I won't be getting another Samsung phone (more due to the bloatware and functionality design than the build of the phone).
they'll be a Z3 by November, most likely. I think you made the right choice.
Triggerhappytel
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Isn't it more likely to be a Z2 Compact? Sony aren't doing mainline upgrades every six months, are they?!
Picked up the aussie version today, having "misplaced" my original Xperia Z...
First few hours are definitely positive - feels a lot quicker and vastly more responsive over the Z, along with the gorgeous screen. Really pops compared to the Z. The 4k recording is stunning, and the speakers are a godsend coming from what the Z was dishing out at the time.
Only complaint I'd have so far is the touch responsive seems weaker, example being during text input. Maybe the greater size diminishes the vibration? Minor annoyance though, overall definitely worthy of the flagship status Sony have bestowed it.
Now to really break it in and see how it goes over a longer time period!
First few hours are definitely positive - feels a lot quicker and vastly more responsive over the Z, along with the gorgeous screen. Really pops compared to the Z. The 4k recording is stunning, and the speakers are a godsend coming from what the Z was dishing out at the time.
Only complaint I'd have so far is the touch responsive seems weaker, example being during text input. Maybe the greater size diminishes the vibration? Minor annoyance though, overall definitely worthy of the flagship status Sony have bestowed it.
Now to really break it in and see how it goes over a longer time period!
Triggerhappytel
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Fair enough, if that's what they want to do, although I don't think it's a good idea myself. I'll check out the latest version in November when I'm due an upgrade then. Hopefully the Z2 will be reduced by then and maybe I'll get that anyway.
OverlordSteph
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Just bought the Z2 Tablet lte... its an amazing experience and cant wait to take it scuba diving in Cape Verde and Miami in the Summer.
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