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[Q] Sony Xperia Z3 Touch Latency

Recently, I bough a Sony Xperia Z3, and I've noticed some pretty major latency/input lag primarily when you're scrolling, when you scroll, the time between the moment you touch the screen to stop the scrolling and when it actually stops scrolling is really big.
This also doesn't just happen when scrolling it affects gaming, I downloaded the game GolfStars and there's a slider you need to touch and stop to get the ball going straight, and because of the latency you need to touch it before it gets to the destination. This is just an example of the myriad of issues the latency this phone has could cause.
Fixes I tried and did not work:
*Force GPU Rendering
*Touch & Hold Delay set to "short"
*Disabled all image and graphic enhancers.
*Enable Glove Mode
So, is this a software or hardware issue? Or is there no issue, and it's just how the phone was made to work?

I had similiar problem with my Z1 ,i sent it to sony but they won't fix it ;/ its 100% hardware problem

Zaiid said:
I had similiar problem with my Z1 ,i sent it to sony but they won't fix it ;/ its 100% hardware problem
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Wow, so it's been a problem since the Z1 and they still haven't fixed it?
I wonder if it's a design philosophy.
And how did you cope with this issue?
I'm still within the period to change the phone for another but I really had my hopes up for this phone especially with the PS4 functionality but this issue is major and it's making me reconsider and changing it for something like the M8 which its screen is SUPER responsive. Just how it should be.

JoseZ3, it would probably help if you'd indicate what FW you actually use. I'm in possession of a Z3C and a Z2, there's no such thing like latency/input lag anywhere. Probably a FW update helps to get it addressed.

No latency here at all.

sxtester said:
JoseZ3, it would probably help if you'd indicate what FW you actually use. I'm in possession of a Z3C and a Z2, there's no such thing like latency/input lag anywhere. Probably a FW update helps to get it addressed.
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Original FW 4.4.4
Would rooting help?

Morpheus NS said:
No latency here at all.
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So when you're, let's say, on a webpage, and you flick your finger so it scrolls down, and then you tap the screen so the scrolling stops, it stops immediately?

JoseZ3 said:
So when you're, let's say, on a webpage, and you flick your finger so it scrolls down, and then you tap the screen so the scrolling stops, it stops immediately?
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Yes, it stops immediately, I tried that as soon as I saw your post. I am not much of a gamer, so I cannot confirm if it happens in games or not, but I'll install one or two tomorrow just to be sure.
It seems to me that I was lucky to get a perfect device, so many people are complaining about camera, lags or broken glass, I don't have any of these problems. The only problem I share with the rest of Z3 owners is quiet notification sound.

Morpheus NS said:
Yes, it stops immediately, I tried that as soon as I saw your post. I am not much of a gamer, so I cannot confirm if it happens in games or not, but I'll install one or two tomorrow just to be sure.
It seems to me that I was lucky to get a perfect device, so many people are complaining about camera, lags or broken glass, I don't have any of these problems. The only problem I share with the rest of Z3 owners is quiet notification sound.
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I was able to fix it!
The latency went away when I turned off "Magnification Gestures" aka tap to zoom. Now it's snappy and responsive.
So to anyone who might read this in the future and is experiencing the same problem try and disable magnification gestures.
Thank you to everyone who tried to help me.

You have fixed what you must have turned on yourself as this function is off by default! Only wonder why you didn't notice the "problem" after having turned it on?!
Original FW 4.4.4
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This the Android version, not the FW version. Anyhow, good that it's solved.

[Q] Crack sound when clicking just under the camera (just left from the NFC logo)

Hi
Today when I (no idea how I found out) clicked right under the camera (Just left from the NFC logo) it makes click/crack sound, like it snaps something on place. I can continue clicking and it continues. I don't click hard to make it say this sound. Just a light touch is enough.
Tested the pressure sensor and it works, so it's at least still waterproof.
Have anyone else experienced this and would you hand it in or just let it me?

I had seen two xperia z3 with the similar problems.

freddy1991 said:
I had seen two xperia z3 with the similar problems.
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Did you hand them in?

I don't know what happened to the phones because they aren't mine.

Same issue here.
Sent from my Z3

Ulver said:
Same issue here.
Sent from my Z3
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Would you hand it in?

Galaxy S6 Camera Randomly Makes Loud Buzzing Sounds?

Hi all,
I wasn't able to find any threads related to this in the S6 forums but I wanted to see if anyone else has this. When I open my camera app, sometimes the camera takes 1-2 seconds to initially focus and during that time it makes a loud buzzing sound. It sounds like a focus motor or something in the camera and the camera output on screen flutters while it focuses. Once it focuses, everything is normal and it doesn't make any more noise to refocus. This also doesn't happen every time I open the camera app, seems mostly random. Has anyone else experienced this? I am already on my 2nd S6 since the first was defective for different reasons and I'm starting to get very disappointed with Samsung quality control.

I have the dame problem.
I don't know if this is normal.
I don't think so
Waiting for some explanations
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going to bumps this too because after having the phone for a month this problem has just started to show its face.

I've first noticed a small buzzing just after a boot for 3/4 times and than I had a long one opening the camera. After that it's gone...

I have it also! Started a couple of days ago. I have dropped my phone a couple of times. What about you?

Had this happen for the first time today also. Had hdr off, switched back on and it went away. Coincidence? Phone never dropped.

rakh1 said:
Had this happen for the first time today also. Had hdr off, switched back on and it went away. Coincidence? Phone never dropped.
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Relax...is the mechanism of optical stabilization.

Mine is doing that too...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1svaTxBY6o&feature=youtu.be

I have the same problem. It is also sometimes accompanied by the picture wiggling in wave patterns.

flu13 said:
I have the same problem. It is also sometimes accompanied by the picture wiggling in wave patterns.
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Yup...exactly.

poweroutlet said:
Hi all,
I wasn't able to find any threads related to this in the S6 forums but I wanted to see if anyone else has this. When I open my camera app, sometimes the camera takes 1-2 seconds to initially focus and during that time it makes a loud buzzing sound. It sounds like a focus motor or something in the camera and the camera output on screen flutters while it focuses. Once it focuses, everything is normal and it doesn't make any more noise to refocus. This also doesn't happen every time I open the camera app, seems mostly random. Has anyone else experienced this? I am already on my 2nd S6 since the first was defective for different reasons and I'm starting to get very disappointed with Samsung quality control.
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Try to clean up your camera lens.
Did your device take some damage in the past?
Did you take it underwater? (The S6 isn't waterproof anymore...)
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sdfsdfsfs said:
Relax...is the mechanism of optical stabilization.
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But it's not that loud.
Otherways, you can't record videos properly, because the microphone records those sounds.

AfroCreame said:
Mine is doing that too...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1svaTxBY6o&feature=youtu.be
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Same problem here since last week.[emoji26]
I tried hard reset and another camera app (Google photo), nothing work.
I think it's a hardware problem, it occurs after shaking the phone and launching the camera.
I feel that the OIS makes more noise when app is off.

flu13 said:
I have the same problem. It is also sometimes accompanied by the picture wiggling in wave patterns.
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This started happening with my S6 today. I think it's the OIS that poops out. I can make this happen with a light tap with my finger on the backside of the phone with the camera open and using the rear camera. And this happens with all camera apps: Samsung's bundled camera, Snap Camera and Camera FV-5.
Update: ..and just as sudden this started happening, it went away again. I hope it's a bug - with a fix in 5.1.1.
Update 2: No, it didn't go away. It comes and goes. I may need to take the phone to the service centre.

Mine has gotten worse. Almost every time I open the camera now, I have the buzzing.

Just checking in to say that mine started doing this, too, about four weeks after getting it. It does it randomly when I open Snapchat, too.

I am having this problem too on the Sprint version sometimes it is pretty loud. I'm planning on taking to service center I think.
I also get the waves before it focuses. I read on another forum that someone said they went to a Samsung service center and Samsung replaced their OIS sensor so I'm guessing this may not be something that is simply part of the design.
*Update #1*
I just got off the phone with Samsung customer service. The representative actually heard the buzzing from my phone over the phone while I was talking to her. Since the phone is still under factory warranty they are emailing me a shipping label to send the phone back for repair.
I also have Asurion insurance through Sprint but do not want a refurb for a phone that is less than a month old with no damage caused by me.
Unfortunately the turn around time from Samsung is about a 5 business days and that was after they told me 9-11 days in which I said I couldn't be without a phone that long.
So, I plan on going to Sprint to see if they will swap out my phone for a brand new one. I think if it is a manufacturer defect they will replace the phone without going through insurance for a refurb but I am not positive. It they won't swap it out for a new one I will go through Samsung.
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what about focus struggle and a buzzing , it's a hard ware issue also ? or what ?

sonasteel said:
what about focus struggle and a buzzing , it's a hard ware issue also ? or what ?
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Yes it appears to be hardware related.
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any one try to set another mega pixel like 12 , 8.9 ,8 ... etc ., and the focus struggle and buzzing still there ?

sona4steel said:
any one try to set another mega pixel like 12 , 8.9 ,8 ... etc ., and the focus struggle and buzzing still there ?
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I tried and initially it doesn't seem to happen when the mega pixels are lowered but I haven't tested extensively.
I went to Sprint today and the technician concluded that he was ordering me another phone so definitely seems hardware related.
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Xperia XZ Dual Sim, Is This Phone Worth Buying ?!

Hi All:
I intend to buy the Sony Xperia XZ Dual Sim, I'm wondering how this device is performing ?
1- Any lag or serious issues with the Nougat firmware ?
2- In call voice quality around noise & loud places.
3- Battery life .
I will be thankful for any additional information or advises regarding this smartphone

PadrePio666 said:
No issues, the battery performs better than devices with 3400+ mAh, smooth and even if everyone tries desperately to hide it, it performs better than the oneplus 3 which brags with nerd specs and blablablah , the microphones do their job when isolating your voice from background noise.
However, I suggest you the single sim version since it gets updated faste
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I have the dual one and i get nougat same day as single sim. It depends on customization number to get updates faster.
Also the xz dual has 64GB internal memory.
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PadrePio666 said:
True, but if the guy here prefers stability and rom availability, then single sim is the way to go.
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Afaik, you can flash single sim custom ROMs on dual sim but you will be able to use only one sim. And that isn't a big deal if you don't buy the dual version for 2nd sim functionality but for storage (like me).
Stability is the same I guess. Since it use the same SoC.

PadrePio666 said:
Still, no sd card if you want to use both sims on the dual sim.
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Yep. I use sd card and the extra 32GB is good.
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Thank you guys for your valuable replies
I think I'm going to buy it

Very happy with mine. It feels lovely, it's fast and smooth in operation, battery life is sufficient and call quality is the best of any mobile phone I've ever used. Really, my only issue with it at all is that the fingerprint reader struggles badly if you're even slightly sweaty.
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PadrePio666 said:
Still, no sd card if you want to use both sims on the dual sim.
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Yep, but you get double the built-in storage of the single-SIM version which in my mind more than makes up for that. After all, if you need two SIMs then the single-SIM version is useless to you. But if you rarely or never need two SIMs, you get twice the built-in storage PLUS a MicroSD card slot. Can't beat that!

In my experience it depends on the price. It's been quite laggy since MM and got much better in the latest N update, however there is some minor lag every now and then but it is FAST. Voice is fine however as in most Xperias the volume can be quite low compared to other flagships. Battery life is average, nothing great and not bad either, i typically get 3-4 hrs SoT and have to charge it every night, sometimes in the middle of the day if there is a weird drain, I used to get 4-5 hrs on the Z3. I would say from the phones that were released this year its up there with the best (S7, Pixel, probably the OP3T which i havent seen or used) with the Pixel being better overall.

omarfarrah said:
In my experience it depends on the price. It's been quite laggy since MM and got much better in the latest N update, however there is some minor lag every now and then but it is FAST. Voice is fine however as in most Xperias the volume can be quite low compared to other flagships. Battery life is average, nothing great and not bad either, i typically get 3-4 hrs SoT and have to charge it every night, sometimes in the middle of the day if there is a weird drain, I used to get 4-5 hrs on the Z3. I would say from the phones that were released this year its up there with the best (S7, Pixel, probably the OP3T which i havent seen or used) with the Pixel being better overall.
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Thank you for your post
Actually I'm interest about Sony Xperia Smartphones because of the Double tab to wake up and turn off the screen.
It really let me use the Smartphone without I have to touch a button, and I feel comfortable with that, plus the Sony Android UI is almost lag free with useful tips and tricks ...............close to stock with minimum bloatware and useful Apps from Sony specially the gallery App .
I'm now using HTC 10, and I'm suffering from the new Sense UI because I can't turn off all vibrations !!!!!
like If I unlocked the screen by using any tweak or fingerprint sensor the mobile will vibrate, If I got an sms in stock app the mobile will also vibrate !!!!
in spite of that I turned off vibration and vibration feedback but still the smartphone vibrate in lot off scenarios !!!!
because of that I decide to go back to Sony with the best UI.

one-option said:
Thank you for your post
Actually I'm interest about Sony Xperia Smartphones because of the Double tab to wake up and turn off the screen.
It really let me use the Smartphone without I have to touch a button, and I feel comfortable with that, plus the Sony Android UI is almost lag free with useful tips and tricks ...............close to stock with minimum bloatware and useful Apps from Sony specially the gallery App .
I'm now using HTC 10, and I'm suffering from the new Sense UI because I can't turn off all vibrations !!!!!
like If I unlocked the screen by using any tweak or fingerprint sensor the mobile will vibrate, If I got an sms in stock app the mobile will also vibrate !!!!
in spite of that I turned off vibration and vibration feedback but still the smartphone vibrate in lot off scenarios !!!!
because of that I decide to go back to Sony with the best UI.
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The UI is great yes!

No trouble with dual sim XZ for me, except with DTW, I have to tap many times to wake the phone...
No problem with my Z5 Compact.

Guys plz what about the headphone jack issue in the XZ, is it really break after some time of use ?!

Mine is fine after 3 months of usage ... Headphone jack is no problem

Quick question, is rooting the XZ Dual the same process as rooting the XZ? I'm buying the XZs Dual and I wanted to know if it should theoretically be the same

inteltecra1700 said:
Quick question, is rooting the XZ Dual the same process as rooting the XZ? I'm buying the XZs Dual and I wanted to know if it should theoretically be the same
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The process is same.
Backup TA>Unlock Bootloader>Flash TWRP + SuperSu

Xperia XZ Dual is a very good phone. There is only a problem with Android 7.0 update, because of bluetooth connections. I should have not done this firmware upgrade, since they have an android 7.1.1 firmware.

Microphone broken?

Hey,
i have a huge problem with my microphone. I got my u11 yesterday, I recorded a voice message via WhatsApp and I noticed that the quality is very miserable. I assume that a microphone must be damaged, but before I complain I wanted to make sure that this is not normal. In Videos the sound quality is alright (first example) but in voice messages the quality is very bad (second example)
I had to add a few blanks
good:
ht tps: //ww w.dropbox. com/s/km9ub4eye134w80/Sprachnotiz%200008.aac?dl=0
bad:
ht tps: //ww w.dropbox. com/s/49a18fojngsdxt5/Meine%20Aufnahme%20%233.wav?dl=0
Is this the normal quality? No, right?

MaxHTC7 said:
Hey,
i have a huge problem with my microphone. I got my u11 yesterday, I recorded a voice message via WhatsApp and I noticed that the quality is very miserable. I assume that a microphone must be damaged, but before I complain I wanted to make sure that this is not normal. In Videos the sound quality is alright (first example) but in voice messages the quality is very bad (second example)
I had to add a few blanks
good:
ht tps: //ww w.dropbox. com/s/km9ub4eye134w80/Sprachnotiz%200008.aac?dl=0
bad:
ht tps: //ww w.dropbox. com/s/49a18fojngsdxt5/Meine%20Aufnahme%20%233.wav?dl=0
Is this the normal quality? No, right?
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Have you tried recording a message in the stock recorder app? If it is fine then it sounds like WhatsApp is the problem.

It's not a problem of whatsapp. Because the problem also occurs with other apps.. i downloaded several voice recorder apps and always the same bad quality. But with the stock recorder app the quality is good.

MaxHTC7 said:
It's not a problem of whatsapp. Because the problem also occurs with other apps.. i downloaded several voice recorder apps and always the same bad quality. But with the stock recorder app the quality is good.
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So it sounds like the problem exists in 3rd party apps which probably haven't been updated to work properly with the hardware of the device. Doesn't seem like a hardware defect to me if you can get good audio recording in any app.

My WhatsApp sounds fine so yeah might be your mic...call someone and see

Same problem on mine
I have just bought an HTC u11 in taiwan and I have the same problem. I ran the audio diagnostics (See HTC.com support for instructions) and the Microphone #3 has a very low level with some electrical noise, so it is clearly a hardware problem.
The phone is 2 weeks old... I am very disapointed and ask HTC to replace it but they don't seem cooperative, they want to open it and fix it, which is obviously not great. Haing a brand new phone open for repair is not good.
Not Good HTC...

jterpreau said:
I have just bought an HTC u11 in taiwan and I have the same problem. I ran the audio diagnostics (See HTC.com support for instructions) and the Microphone #3 has a very low level with some electrical noise, so it is clearly a hardware problem.
The phone is 2 weeks old... I am very disapointed and ask HTC to replace it but they don't seem cooperative, they want to open it and fix it, which is obviously not great. Haing a brand new phone open for repair is not good.
Not Good HTC...
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If you're within your return window, just return it. Buy another u11 or find a different device.

I have the same problem in microphone 3. Interesting enough, It is not completly useless and seems to get better from time to time. I wonder if there is a problem with the water isolation. The main problem is to talk while in loudspeaker, people cant hear me well. I wonder if I can divert the microphone while in loudspeaker so that the phone uses microphone 1, 2 or 4. Then my problem would be solved. Anyhow, if some functionality exist in the microphone, shouldnt we be able to increase gain?

There is something up with the microphones... Works fine in stock apps including phone and camera but fails HTC diagnostics and third party apps - the HTC diagnostic app doesn't even pull anything from any of them including the headset. I wonder if it's a kernel issue.

I have absolutely great news. I have discovered my problem at least. I happened to discover that the glass protection was covering microphone 3. The glass was badly cut and when I took the protection off everything was alright again. Maybe same problem jterpreau? please check.

HEY THERE
cAN U TELL ME WHERE COULD HE MIC#3 BE LOCATED?

Having the same problem. Had the phone for 5 days. Will be looking to return if I cannot find a solution soon.

VIKASHUMMER said:
HEY THERE
cAN U TELL ME WHERE COULD HE MIC#3 BE LOCATED?
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Mic #3 is imediatly left of front facing camera

Solved
Yeah, I had the exact same fault and it was the screen protector covering the mic.
Have removed it now and it's all good!

Yeah, i fixed it!!!
so mic #3 has issues, but i noticed that the protecting glass is the problem, because mic #3 is right above the screen and if you use inappropriate screen protector, it will lead to this. remove the screen protector and test it

i have issue using Instagram video snaps, the sound is awful and not clear! all microphones are NOT covered!
same goes for whatsapp videos!
however using the stock camera app, all works well!
PLEASE HELP!

Microphone broken? - U11 mic3
Same problem, initially worked for all audio, but after phone got briefly rained on, voice recorder does not work, and I have no voice output in calls. Video records audio (different mics). If I try to record on voice recorder it briefly registers one initial peak then nothing, playback produces one brief click at the start, which can be felt through the back (midway down, to the left) as well as heard. Earphones still work, although HTC's adaptor won't work if I plug the audio lead from the stereo into it. No wireless charging is a shame, can't cv charge when you're using the USB C socket for audio. I've been loyal to htc for a while, this phone is a disaster, for more reasons than I've mentioned, and far too fragile. I reckon it's hexed or coated in marching nanobots, you can't put it down anywhere without it sliding off - it often waits 5 or 10 mins before doing this, and requires no disturbance, vibration, notifications or passing traffic to assist it. My first u11 broke when it slid out of its case whilst in call, something it was quite adept at. Sadly it is the only HTC offered by my carrier as an upgrade from the m9 . I'm not saying the HTC one was without the odd issue, but I found them to be durable and robust, sensitive and responsive,and intuitive to use. There apoear to be lots of issues appearing with poor integration with 3rd party apps & hardware. Swype is barely useable, and glitchy. Very very disappointed. Looks nice, feels good. Insufficient design & dev. Doomrd. How fast did you break or brick yours?

paborges said:
I have absolutely great news. I have discovered my problem at least. I happened to discover that the glass protection was covering microphone 3. The glass was badly cut and when I took the protection off everything was alright again. Maybe same problem jterpreau? please check.
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Mic#3 is positioned in front of the phone at the top between the camera and the sensor.

Banaan666 said:
Mic#3 is positioned in front of the phone at the top between the camera and the sensor.
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Thanks a lot!! With a small knife I was able to reopen the whole of the mic so the sound could be received again. It solved the issue. You may dial *#*#3424#*#* and select "Audio Test" to test quality of all 4 microphones.
Thanks!
Daniel Liedke

I've got a problem as Cantata. In stock apps microphones works nice, but in apps as snapchat or whatsapp sucks. Apps uses front microphone and recordes good in about 1 second, but after app mutes micro. Any help?