Charging phone while using it? - General Questions and Answers

I have recently bought the Sony Xperia Z2 and like everyone else, I take extra care of my phone when its new. One thing I would like to preserve is the battery and keep it as good as it is till my next upgrade.
My question is, is it bad to use a phone while its charging? Would this have any negative affect on the battery or is it perfectly fine to do so?

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Galaxy S3 --> Z3?

Who else upgraded to the z3 from a galaxy s3?
Me!
Man, the z3 is an other planet than the s3... more more more better
qais9 said:
Who else upgraded to the z3 from a galaxy s3?
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Better wait for the Z4 which is coming real soon...
i'm also switching from s3 to z3
trust me its worth it , it is a whole new world
Ben Ling said:
Better wait for the Z4 which is coming real soon...
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(I went from S3 -> Z3. Considered waiting for the Z4 but what's the point? It's still all just rumours and when that's out you'll be waiting for the Z5!)
Z3 is the first Android I've had where I don't want to get rid of the UI for stock/CM/Slimroms etc. I need root fairly badly for development reasons, and there's no way of doing that without losing some Sony software, but between the sensible Sony UI and the ability to use adb pm to remove unwanted bloat I have no other complaints at all.
Ben Ling said:
Better wait for the Z4 which is coming real soon...
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When making statements of this kind, it would help others if you also quoted your source(s)...
Thanks
Coming from S3 i'll receive my Z3 thursday
I made the switch from my S3 to the Z3 yesterday. I am still using my S3 at present because I still need to set it all up and realised (after upgrading) I couldn't root it without unlocking bootloader, which isn't too helpful.
I am thinking of changing my S5 for the Z3
Not had an xperia phone since the first Z, so could be a mistake
THUDUK said:
I am thinking of changing my S5 for the Z3
Not had an xperia phone since the first Z, so could be a mistake
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I wouldn't. You'd be downgrading the camera, probably a bit of speed and maybe even battery life depending on how you use your phone. Also the S5 is much more comfortable to hold and has a better screen.
I am coming from the S3 and it is a major upgrade! I did install Nova Prime but I do not miss root. It is so fast!
Jonathan-H said:
I wouldn't. You'd be downgrading the camera, probably a bit of speed and maybe even battery life depending on how you use your phone. Also the S5 is much more comfortable to hold and has a better screen.
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The sony have a better camera overall . The Samsung have a very shaky camera
I came from an S3 to the Z3v. And I never look back on it because of all the attention grabbing how I have one completely unique phone from the rest that's an army of Samsung and Apple.
S3 to Z3.. Not Everyone is in with my Choice. but I've never been happier with an Android Device yet..
Z3 Rocks!
I came from an S3. Write up of my quick thoughts and discussion here on Reddit:
http://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/comments/2ktacg/my_thoughts_on_the_xperia_z3_after_a_week_of_usage/
http://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/2kudzh/my_thoughts_on_the_xperia_z3_after_a_week_of/
Edit: Still happy with it, but my biggest complaint has to do with SMS/MMS: Sometimes it just flat out fails. Have to go into airplane mode and back to get it working again. (I don't use WiFi calling, so that's not it.) Have tried turning off auto date/time as a possible fix as reported by others. Too soon to tell.
It depends person to person but if you are going to be in a 2 year contract and use your phone "extensively", you will more than likely see screen burn on the S5. Its the nature of organic LEDs. Also the Z3 on manual takes good pics Im sure they will fix auto mode in the new update.
As for battery life the Z3 will have better battery-life every review I have seen says the same, especially in web surfing because on white back grounds AMOLED uses a lot more power than LCD's.
In the audio department Z3 has stereo speakers which the S5 does not. As for the audio jack output both are good.
GSM Arena battery life test results on bottom of each page.
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z3-review-1140p3.php
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s5-review-1064p3.php
At the end of the day both are good phones though. Try each one and see which suits you as our opinions may not match yours.
I consider my self fairly neutral when comes to phones. I used to tell people to avoid Sony (only the phones) in the mid 2000s (Symbian era) as most of my friends/relatives phones had issues in less than a year but Sony has come a long way and this is my first Sony phone and I am happy.
SportingChap said:
I came from an S3. Write up of my quick thoughts and discussion here on Reddit:
http://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/comments/2ktacg/my_thoughts_on_the_xperia_z3_after_a_week_of_usage/
http://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/2kudzh/my_thoughts_on_the_xperia_z3_after_a_week_of/
Edit: Still happy with it, but my biggest complaint has to do with SMS/MMS: Sometimes it just flat out fails. Have to go into airplane mode and back to get it working again. (I don't use WiFi calling, so that's not it.) Have tried turning off auto date/time as a possible fix as reported by others. Too soon to tell.
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Try disabling VoLTE
Settings -> Call Settings -> uncheck "Enable VoLTE"
Jonathan-H said:
I wouldn't. You'd be downgrading the camera, probably a bit of speed and maybe even battery life depending on how you use your phone. Also the S5 is much more comfortable to hold and has a better screen.
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Nice try, Troll ))
I came from a S III. The Z3 is in a whole different world.
Same, I receive my Z3 yesterday and... wow, wonderfull phone i'm very happy

Z3 build quality, custom ROM and software questions

I have a note 4, and i really like it but is too big for me
I really need a smaller phone, i have many doubts about S6 over heating even in standby and battery life seems too short
I'm thinking about switch to Z3 but i have some questions:
- does sony has any vocal assistant?
- i read on a different forum about some screen issue, and other faulty hardware. Does Z3 has an high faulty rate?
- is it sony fast on software updates?
- i read a while ago that sony was developing a software to help user easily reset modded phone to stock firmware. Does sony allow modding and is easier than other phones to flash ROM on it?

[Completed] SONY SBH-80 repair

Hi everyone. I'm not sure If I posted this question in the right place. If not please let me know.
So I'm trying to fix a SONY SBH-80 Bluetooth headset. It is not charging and It wont start on. My guess is that the battery is dead. I researched to find any datasheet of it and/or which type of battery it uses, but I could not find . All I got is its manual and it mentions nothing of such problem or how to replace the battery.
Could anybody help?
Also If you experienced something like this before, could you please share it?
Thanks
I'm sorry, but XDA is for Android and Windows mobile devices. Your issue doesn't fall into that category.
I would suggest you take it back to where you bought it from, or to get in touch with Sony customer service. If it is an old pair of headphones (battery probably fried as you say), maybe it's time to look into investing in a new pair.

XPERIA XA battery unable to charge while in use

Hello all,
I've recently bought an Xperia XA and have been satisfied with the device itself, i know its a new phone and we could await some updates, but what i encountered last night made me create an account here and ask.
I was low on battery, basically 1% and attached it to the charger i received with the phone itself, thus the phone goes into normal mode no battery saving or stamina, nothing and no third party apps installed for it. I started browsing Instagram, through google chrome, and even though the phone was charging it couldn't get up even 1% for the time I was on it, basically 30mins almost.
Now, your thoughts, I see on the forums the battery drains fast, cannot basically use it without stamina mode, but do you think that this is 'normal' or should I go back and ask for a different device?
Do you think the updates to the system itself will solve the problems in the future? I was on an Xperia M2 before and was really satisfied, battery lasted whole day no stamina mode, no problem. And from the specifications I read its supposed to have a good battery(XA).
Thank you,
Friction
Friction117 said:
Hello all,
I've recently bought an Xperia XA and have been satisfied with the device itself, i know its a new phone and we could await some updates, but what i encountered last night made me create an account here and ask.
I was low on battery, basically 1% and attached it to the charger i received with the phone itself, thus the phone goes into normal mode no battery saving or stamina, nothing and no third party apps installed for it. I started browsing Instagram, through google chrome, and even though the phone was charging it couldn't get up even 1% for the time I was on it, basically 30mins almost.
Now, your thoughts, I see on the forums the battery drains fast, cannot basically use it without stamina mode, but do you think that this is 'normal' or should I go back and ask for a different device?
Do you think the updates to the system itself will solve the problems in the future? I was on an Xperia M2 before and was really satisfied, battery lasted whole day no stamina mode, no problem. And from the specifications I read its supposed to have a good battery(XA).
Thank you,
Friction
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Not sure about the charging but one thing I never do is use a device whilst charging, there is a known wifi bug that doesn't let the device reach deap sleep on the original firmware are you on the latest firmware version as the wifi bug is fixed and there's a new kernel aswell apparently I also recommend either a factory reset or software repair once latest firmware is available. How is it compared to the m2 as I'm making the same upgrade next week all being well and I'm following everything closely it's a stunning looking device only had a few brief goes with one don't know whether to get black/charcoal one or lime gold one
aidy.lucas said:
Not sure about the charging but one thing I never do is use a device whilst charging, there is a known wifi bug that doesn't let the device reach deap sleep on the original firmware are you on the latest firmware version as the wifi bug is fixed and there's a new kernel aswell apparently I also recommend either a factory reset or software repair once latest firmware is available. How is it compared to the m2 as I'm making the same upgrade next week all being well and I'm following everything closely it's a stunning looking device only had a few brief goes with one don't know whether to get black/charcoal one or lime gold one
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The current build number is 33.2.A.2.35 and I did do a factory reset since the update but didn't help much. For eg I've taken it off the charger this morning @ 6.00 and haven't been using it much, a couple of viber messages and pictures taken, one short call (under 1 min) basically its on my desk while I'm at work, only chatting with my gf a bit. And it dropped right now to 40% . And it is in Stamina mode, with optimization disabled for viber and whatsapp.
*edit call quality way better than m2 forgot that*
Now compared to the M2, hands down like going from a zastava car(serbian) to a benz i'd say, works flawlessly, the camera both front and back is better than expected, zoom is nice, design and aluminium body are perfect with slight screen curvature. It says mid range but certainly doesn't feel like it. Only issue beside the battery is finding accessories for it, screen protection or casing, at least in Serbia, as it is brand new, most people in shops haven't even heard of it.
Friction117 said:
The current build number is 33.2.A.2.35 and I did do a factory reset since the update but didn't help much. For eg I've taken it off the charger this morning @ 6.00 and haven't been using it much, a couple of viber messages and pictures taken, one short call (under 1 min) basically its on my desk while I'm at work, only chatting with my gf a bit. And it dropped right now to 40% . And it is in Stamina mode, with optimization disabled for viber and whatsapp.
*edit call quality way better than m2 forgot that*
Now compared to the M2, hands down like going from a zastava car(serbian) to a benz i'd say, works flawlessly, the camera both front and back is better than expected, zoom is nice, design and aluminium body are perfect with slight screen curvature. It says mid range but certainly doesn't feel like it. Only issue beside the battery is finding accessories for it, screen protection or casing, at least in Serbia, as it is brand new, most people in shops haven't even heard of it.
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Only cases I've seen myself are genuine Sony ones, a shell type and the leather flap type screenprotectors try mediadevil the best non tempered glass ones I've found been using them on my M2 for a while

Looking for a tablet suggestion

Looking to replace my Nexus 9. It's a good tablet, but it just takes way too long to charge, and occasionally freezes and locks up, only to be remedied by removing the battery from the motherboard for a few hours. The tablet will live in my car as a dashboard tablet running dashcommand and/or google maps.
I'd prefer it be at least the size of the nexus 9 (8.9") or bigger, would strongly prefer to stay above 8 inches. Would prefer it be unlocked for potential 4g connectivity later on. High battery life is a plus, and/or the ability to charge at a decent rate. The tablet is hooked into a 5v 2a charging dock from Proclip (www.proclipusa.com). Expandable memory would be cool, but i'll settle for decent on board storage.
My current tablet dies every few days, even after having it force-kill the app and sleep via tasker when the car shuts down (on power disconnect), along with disabling wifi. I'll be reflashing it to see if that aids any, but ultimately I wouldn't mind upgrading.
dude if u change your mind....about inches...the best u can do to yourself is to buy a Xperia Z3 tablet!I have it about a year now and i can't even think to buy another tablet!Best battery ever,snapdragon powered,3 gb ram,waterproof,led,vibration,fm radio,quickcharge v2...sd card...but the best part is it's unbelievable battery life..if u read the forums u'll see how happy the Z3 owners really are!it's your choise dude...i hope i helped..
kos25k said:
dude if u change your mind....about inches...the best u can do to yourself is to buy a Xperia Z3 tablet!I have it about a year now and i can't even think to buy another tablet!Best battery ever,snapdragon powered,3 gb ram,waterproof,led,vibration,fm radio,quickcharge v2...sd card...but the best part is it's unbelievable battery life..if u read the forums u'll see how happy the Z3 owners really are!it's your choise dude...i hope i helped..
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Definitely a rock solid option, not seeing any 4gLTE choices but that's not the end of the world, could always hotspot off my phone
EDIT Just kidding, i'm seeing it now, z4 also looks pretty cool, albeit a little expensive
it has LTE dude! http://gsmversus.com/sony-xperia-z3-tablet-compact/zte-blade-x3/
kos25k said:
it has LTE dude! http://gsmversus.com/sony-xperia-z3-tablet-compact/zte-blade-x3/
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Was reaaaaally hoping for a 9" model, or even a 10", but I can probably dig the 8" model. Have to see if I can find one in a similar size at a store to mess with
y can always try the superb kindle fire hdx 8.9 inches!i think there is a port to install android!

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