Hi,
I'm from a Z2 user interested in Z3.
From what I understood, the china variant, L50T/U on the Z2 has a different phone dimension as compared to the international edition, L50W.
I want to buy a case for Z3 but all I mostly I found are for L55T/U. Just worried that I might get the wrong accessory for my Z3 due to dimensions.
Hope someone can clarify. Thank you.
earthtk said:
Hi,
I'm from a Z2 user interested in Z3.
From what I understood, the china variant, L50T/U on the Z2 has a different phone dimension as compared to the international edition, L50W.
I want to buy a case for Z3 but all I mostly I found are for L55T/U. Just worried that I might get the wrong accessory for my Z3 due to dimensions.
Hope someone can clarify. Thank you.
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why don't you check it on amazon? here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N2PAJQA?psc=1
earthtk said:
Hi,
I'm from a Z2 user interested in Z3.
From what I understood, the china variant, L50T/U on the Z2 has a different phone dimension as compared to the international edition, L50W.
I want to buy a case for Z3 but all I mostly I found are for L55T/U. Just worried that I might get the wrong accessory for my Z3 due to dimensions.
Hope someone can clarify. Thank you.
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I bought a Casemate case for my z3, it's a two in one case, exterior is made of hard plastic rubber stuff. Feels good to touch and interior is a silicon lining. For about 100zł ($25) i cant complain. It look decent and feels good to the hand.
Thanks guys. Anyway I know what's the difference already. The ports are slightly different so take note if buying cases from china (charging one). The china variant has their SD card with their charging port.
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Is there anybody who knows where I can buy the Sony Xperia Z3 D6633 Silver Green?
I have looked virtually everywhere but the only website that seems to be selling them is Globstar (I cannot post the direct link since I don't have enough posts for that but it's about 500 USD for the phone)
Since they are selling them wholesale I would have to buy 4 of them and I am afraid that at the moment I cannot afford the risk of trying to sell three of them.
It looks like the phone really exists but no webshop is actually selling it.
Looks like nobody has been able to find it so far .
Anyway, in the end I bought a Nubia Z7 mini dual sim so I am glad I haven't found the one I was looking for. The Z3 is a beautiful device but well, let' s be honest, it's far from steal for its price.
Hey guys,
I think most of us outside China/HK are importing the X2 from eBay sellers or Chinese e-commerce shops like Aliexpress, Gizok, Ainol-Novo etc. I'm trying to figure out which sellers you've had a good experience with buying, in terms of getting the product on time, in good conditions, and properly set up with the Google Play App store and configured with English (or your native language) as the default language.
I wanted to ask where you guys are buying from, as I prefer to buy from reputed retailers with clear policies on returns and support, but these things are pretty murky when you're importing from a China/HK-based seller.
I'm in Canada, so when I buy, I'll need to consider both the reliability of the seller plus customs fees, so I'd like to hear from you guys before I make my decision.
aniym said:
Hey guys,
I think most of us outside China/HK are importing the X2 from eBay sellers or Chinese e-commerce shops like Aliexpress, Gizok, Ainol-Novo etc. I'm trying to figure out which sellers you've had a good experience with buying, in terms of getting the product on time, in good conditions, and properly set up with the Google Play App store and configured with English (or your native language) as the default language.
I wanted to ask where you guys are buying from, as I prefer to buy from reputed retailers with clear policies on returns and support, but these things are pretty murky when you're importing from a China/HK-based seller.
I'm in Canada, so when I buy, I'll need to consider both the reliability of the seller plus customs fees, so I'd like to hear from you guys before I make my decision.
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Hi,i bought it at,Honormi
Great Service shipping in 1 Day from China to Austria
Tiny Deals
Tiny Deals is where I bought my Honor x2
Aliexpress - Shenzhen CTS Technology Co., Ltd. - Got it to me in 10 day in the usa DHL Shipping. Google play was installed and working good, still had china apps on it but I don't anyone of them will take those off. When you install google play get it from the huawei app and you will have any problems and update the rest of the google apps from there. Trust me
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Aliexpress - Shenzhen CTS Technology Co., Ltd. - Got it to me in 10 day in the usa DHL Shipping. Google play was installed and working good, still had china apps on it but I don't anyone of them will take those off. When you install google play get it from the huawei app and you will have any problems and update the rest of the google apps from there. Trust me
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Did you have to pay customs fees in the US? I have considered getting it shipped to the US and having a friend bring it over to Canada.
Which carrier are you on? Are youbgetting 4G or HSDPA speeds? I've heard of US users having issues with SMS, but maybe those have been fixed with firmware updates.
aniym said:
Did you have to pay customs fees in the US? I have considered getting it shipped to the US and having a friend bring it over to Canada.
Which carrier are you on? Are youbgetting 4G or HSDPA speeds? I've heard of US users having issues with SMS, but maybe those have been fixed with firmware updates.
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No customs, I'm on ATT. This is what I get, H, H+, 3G,2G. I get no 4g or 4g lte. Awesome signal though. I have had no issues with SMS or mms.
aniym said:
Hey guys,
I think most of us outside China/HK are importing the X2 from eBay sellers or Chinese e-commerce shops like Aliexpress, Gizok, Ainol-Novo etc. I'm trying to figure out which sellers you've had a good experience with buying, in terms of getting the product on time, in good conditions, and properly set up with the Google Play App store and configured with English (or your native language) as the default language.
I wanted to ask where you guys are buying from, as I prefer to buy from reputed retailers with clear policies on returns and support, but these things are pretty murky when you're importing from a China/HK-based seller.
I'm in Canada, so when I buy, I'll need to consider both the reliability of the seller plus customs fees, so I'd like to hear from you guys before I make my decision.
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I bought mine off eBay from zomlong-trading. I had it within a week. They shipped it DHL and it had the Play Store and Google Services preinstalled. Somehow, it arrived with an already unlocked bootloader. My buddy just bought a Mediapad M2 from Gizok. I'll post back when his arrives.
ajsmsg78 said:
I bought mine off eBay from zomlong-trading. I had it within a week. They shipped it DHL and it had the Play Store and Google Services preinstalled. Somehow, it arrived with an already unlocked bootloader. My buddy just bought a Mediapad M2 from Gizok. I'll post back when his arrives.
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I should have went with that for a few extra bucks. Unlocked bootloader is the winner for me. Out the box ready to mod.
ajsmsg78 said:
I bought mine off eBay from zomlong-trading. I had it within a week. They shipped it DHL and it had the Play Store and Google Services preinstalled. Somehow, it arrived with an already unlocked bootloader. My buddy just bought a Mediapad M2 from Gizok. I'll post back when his arrives.
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I'm interested in buying a X2 or M2. I would be very interested in your comparison between them. I have read the hype, but being metal cased, does the M2 suffer from worse connectivity in poor reception areas?
goon-heaven said:
I'm interested in buying a X2 or M2. I would be very interested in your comparison between them. I have read the hype, but being metal cased, does the M2 suffer from worse connectivity in poor reception areas?
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He ordered his when Gizok had them in stock and hasn't received it yet. They said it was out of stock but when he placed his order it said it was in stock. So he is giving them another week to get it in Stock and if not he said hes placing the order on ebay. The metal casing doesn't interfere with the signal at all. If you plan on using it as a phone get the X2. The M2 is way bigger and wont fit in your pocket at all. The M2 is good if you just want a tablet and don't care about having a phone. Personally I'd go for the X2.
Does the MediaPad M2 have a phone function as well?
ajsmsg78 said:
The metal casing doesn't interfere with the signal at all. If you plan on using it as a phone get the X2. The M2 is way bigger and wont fit in your pocket at all. The M2 is good if you just want a tablet and don't care about having a phone. Personally I'd go for the X2.
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I want a one device does all when travelling and I got a big pocket. Mainly sat-nav (with traffic via internet), occasional in-cab phone (via blue-tooth hands-free) and tablet/phone when I'm resting.
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I'm interested in buying a X2 or M2. I would be very interested in your comparison between them. I have read the hype, but being metal cased, does the M2 suffer from worse connectivity in poor reception areas?
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The M2 is more a pure tablet. 8", bigger in size and also has less big battery ( 4500mah ). No phone calling capability ( only LTE etc ).
The X2 is more functional and fits more the tablet/phone profile. The M2 is pure and simple a tablet.
Benjiro said:
The M2 is more a pure tablet. 8", bigger in size and also has less big battery ( 4500mah ). No phone calling capability ( only LTE etc ).
The X2 is more functional and fits more the tablet/phone profile. The M2 is pure and simple a tablet.
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I read conflicting information regarding the M2 phone calling capability.
The Huawei M2 User Guide details how "selected models" make phone calls.
I would only be interested in phone-calling M2 "selected models".
I agree X2 is less ambiguous in that respect.
I am pretty sure the LTE version of the M2 has a phone function. The confusion comes from the fact that the M2 is also available in a WiFi only version.
I just made a mockup of the M2 in plywood to judge how it feels in the hand compared to the X2 and it is actually pretty good.
I am using a Sony SBH52 Bluetooth handset when I use the X2 as a phone and I can do the same with the M2. I think the extra screen real estate will make a real difference in useability.
The slighty smaller battery will not make a difference I think.
Flavio said:
I am pretty sure the LTE version of the M2 has a phone function. The confusion comes from the fact that the M2 is also available in a WiFi only version.
I just made a mockup of the M2 in plywood to judge how it feels in the hand compared to the X2 and it is actually pretty good.
I am using a Sony SBH52 Bluetooth handset when I use the X2 as a phone and I can do the same with the M2. I think the extra screen real estate will make a real difference in useability.
The slighty smaller battery will not make a difference I think.
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Are you sure about the size? http://www.phonearena.com/phones/size/Huawei-MediaPad-M2,Huawei-MediaPad-X2/phones/9531,9277
Its a massive difference between the two... Also the weight sees a big increase.
The m2 is really a tablet, not a phone/tablet. I also see no mention about phone capability on the LTE version. You can have phone capability is if you some 3th party solution, like Skype + fixed number. But that is a bit of a detour.
Battery... it will have a effect. Sure, its only 200mAh less, but its also powering now a 8" screen. So all in all, you get a bigger tablet, with less battery power. All that for just 1" more... To me, the m2 just serves a different market.
Edit: I just tried the X2 vs M2 in hand holding using a quick mock up ( using the phonearea comparison ) and while i have big hands, the extra size on the m2 makes it impossible to hold it in one hand ( for me ).
Like Benjiro said, here is the difference in size between the two. I'd get the X2 unless you're looking for just a tablet for around the house.
There are several videos on YouTube that show the M2 with a Dialer/Phone App on the homescreen. Also the LTE version has two SIM slots and I have never seen a tablet with two SIM slots just for data.
The point I am making is that I use the X2 more as a tablet than a phone and then the M2 makes more sense.
I have used an iPad Mini in the past as my main tablet and the M2 actually has a larger screen and is smaller in width so is darke to hold in your hand.
With the X2 I still tend to get my iPad Air 2 for certain tasks and I think the M2 can be my one and only device.
This seller is selling the 32GB Gem-703L Gold version for $409.99 with free shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Huawei-honor-X2-Mediapad-X2-4G-LTE-Android-5-0-tablet-7-3GB-RAM-16GB-32GB-/151776775375?var=&hash=item235699cccf
Why did you have to point that out? I guess the 16GB model will be going on eBay.
As i have said in the title ...i want to know If there is a silicon or gel case of another that kind of fits the p2
I can not buy stuff online from ebay ..ect ( ****ty country ) ..and i didn't find any in the stores ??
Thanks in advance
a bricked lg g2 said:
As i have said in the title ...i want to know If there is a silicon or gel case of another that kind of fits the p2
I can not buy stuff online from ebay ..ect ( ****ty country ) ..and i didn't find any in the stores
Thanks in advance
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I do not know if it would be useful, but meizu m5 note model is said to be the same size as our phone. I hope this model's cases is available in the stores.
Fatih Fırıncı said:
I do not know if it would be useful, but meizu m5 note model is said to be the same size as our phone. I hope this model's cases is available in the stores.
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:laugh: yeah thank u bro ..i will give it a shot
Ensure all cut outs for charging port, 3.5mm jack, camera, noise canceling mic, etc. are properly aligned.
Alternatively,
It's pretty close but not perfect, check Redmi 8 but you will have to enlarge p2 jack entrance hole, with some metallic pin (warming it up) & make it slowly bigger
The official announcement for the Moto Z4 is only for the US. Do you think there is hope for a European model soon?
In this FCC leak (https://www.xda-developers.com/motorola-moto-z4-play-specifications-fcc/) it said that a version for Europe is planned. But many German websites claim that this is a US only phone. But they don't cite any source for this claim.
Would like to know whether I should still wait or buy something else. Thanks a lot!
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The official announcement for the Moto Z4 is only for the US. Do you think there is hope for a European model soon?
In this FCC leak (https://www.xda-developers.com/motorola-moto-z4-play-specifications-fcc/) it said that a version for Europe is planned. But many German websites claim that this is a US only phone. But they don't cite any source for this claim.
Would like to know whether I should still wait or buy something else. Thanks a lot!
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Motorola Germany said, at least on their market, they wouldn't have any Z4 coming this year.
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Motorola Germany said, at least on their market, they wouldn't have any Z4 coming this year.
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Thanks! Do you have a link? What does "on their market" mean?
I can't find it but if you notice on the UK and IT there isn't any information about Z4.
There's a higher version of z4
Z4 Force
According to Motorola there will not be force this year https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/31/18647830/motorola-moto-z4-force-not-releasing-this-year
Bad news https://www.techradar.com/news/moto-z4-wont-be-launching-outside-the-us-and-canada
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Bad news https://www.techradar.com/news/moto-z4-wont-be-launching-outside-the-us-and-canada
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Well that's just stupid. On the other hand, Moto Z4 does support bands B3, B7 and B20. So it's still possible to import.
Hope it's not their final decision. The way it's written looks like there's a door open.
As for importing - no warranty and an extra $/€/£ 100 or so for shipping(unless a buddy brongs one for you) makes it a tough decision.
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Hope it's not their final decision. The way it's written looks like there's a door open.
As for importing - no warranty and an extra $/€/£ 100 or so for shipping(unless a buddy brongs one for you) makes it a tough decision.
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You're right. Suddenly a Moto Z3 Play with that battery mod included for 250 eur seems like a sweet deal. Also, I'm interested what Xiaomi Mi A3 will bring to the table
I've researched. It will only cost me $ 20 to get it where I live. Now the question is if it does indeed support the right bands for over here.
I'd also wait for some other offer, preferably a battery, as I already have the 360 camera mod.
You can check all the bands here at the bottom of the page: https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-z-gen-4-unlocked
If this Z4's low performance with high price, I don't think this model will good-sale in Europe.
Low performance with high price? Isn't it other way around? Which other phone offers 128gb storage, 6.4" screen display, night vision camera, headphone jack, in display fingerprint reader and micro sd card for under $500? Not even going to bother mentioning the added benefits of mods.
Excellent camera!?
What I have found Z4 has better camera, than for example Google Pixel 3a. In my mind way better video camera.
Is there any other Motorola phone, which has that camera? And is it really possible Z4 is not coming to Europe?
Really want to buy this phone so I can replace my z play. Hope it can be sold to other countries and release a dual SIM version.
I've ordered it, should be here soon. Hopefully all works as expected.
I am from Germany and were lucky to have got the rare opportunity to get a second hand Z4 from Germany. So no import charges and no expensive shipping cost.
I have not regretted the purchase yet. No problems with frequency bands, connection and so on. I really like the phone. What I noticed, especially, is that it is very much less sensitive to signs of use like scatches or similar. With all my former Z Series devices, I could at least see scratches at the frame very quickly - even although using a bumper most of the time. With my Z4, I only use a StyleShell for the back with zero protection for the metal frame at the sides and still not one single scratch. Wonderful!
No warranty is not really true. The truth is, you will have warranty, but you will have to send it to the USA then. I can not imagine that shipping a little box only containing a flat mobile to the USA could be that expensive. For warranty, you only have to send in the mobile and nothing else. So warranty claims will only become more complicated. But for me, Z4 is worth that risk and inconvenience.
And after all: Z4 is a REAL battery beast!
Well I've got it. All works as expected. First impressions are really good. Still getting used to the taller aspect ratio.
I also seem to have gotten the amz one. Don't mind the few mb bloatware. I just wonder if software updates will be as usual or further delayed?
Maheshwara said:
I only use a StyleShell for the back with zero protection for the metal frame at the sides and still not one single scratch. Wonderful!
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According to reviews use of StyleShells is one of the biggest drawbacks with Z4, as they don't fit to the frame as nice and seamless as on previous Z models. I'm also using StyleShell on permanent basis and while it maybe not so big issue with some of the bigger and shortly used mods, it seems like showstopper to me if there is a gap and StyleShell doesn't fit well. Would you be so kind to clarify this? Maybe you can make some photos of your StyleShell attached?
Slippery phone means cracked glass. Broke my back glass and was thinking of repairing it myself. The process is very simple but there are no replacement back glass to be found!
Does anyone know any place that sell them and ships internationally? Or do I have to keep my daily routine of checking ebay, every single day?
Dust has already creeped in the cracks and one particle went all the way to the camera sensor. Now I have a distant bird flying on all my photos.
Many thanks in advanced if someone can give me a tip where to buy.
Xperia is not really a popular so I would not hold my breath. Your best bet is to check something from Japan with the help of google translate.
Other than that, check with your local Sony dealer (expect that to cost the same as a new phone).
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Xperia is not really a popular so I would not hold my breath. Your best bet is to check something from Japan with the help of google translate.
Other than that, check with your local Sony dealer (expect that to cost the same as a new phone).
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Already reached to local supplier, they had nothing. There are lots of back housing plates for last year Xperia 5 and apparently for X1 ii (these are pretty fresh) which should indicate that X5 ii is on the way.
Witrigs already has replacement parts for the Xperia 1 ii and the Xperia 5 so I expect that it will have some for the Xperia 5 ii soon.
I have already ordered from them in the past for other phones and I was very satisfied. They also have disassembly/assembly videos.
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Witrigs already has replacement parts for the Xperia 1 ii and the Xperia 5 so I expect that it will have some for the Xperia 5 ii soon.
I have already ordered from them in the past for other phones and I was very satisfied. They also have disassembly/assembly videos.
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90$ for X1 ii back glass I hope the X5 ii glass won't be as expensive. Have to wait to get the price down.
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90$ for X1 ii back glass I hope the X5 ii glass won't be as expensive. Have to wait to get the price down.
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Unfortunately I expect similar prices for the Xperia 5 ii.
However, sometimes they also sell custom (non OEM) parts for a better price. But then it probably won't be gorilla glass.
Don't have any cracks on my phone as I use a case since day one but I understand your frustration. It will probably take a few months before it is available.
I don't get the whole concept of new phones being all glass and metal. It is like the most unpractical combo of materials you can imagine. 90s phones were all plastic and my parents are still using them today, no cracks.