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[Q] Headphone/aux jack sad trombone

Looks like this is just not such a prominent issue (but may be related to the 'headphone jack buzz') but here it is - even when positively connected, movement of the headphone connector causes the signal to either crackle or the headphones icon to disappear completely, as if I had removed the headphones. I initially thought that perhaps the 3.5mm jack I was using was not seating deep enough into the phone, but after taking the top cover off to make sure that was not the case, it seems to happen anyway.
Previous to this phone, I had an HTC EVO 4G, in which case some of those phones had a similar problem. There was a fix however, where you could dig into the phone a little and find a small copper flap that needed to be bent so that the connection between it and the plug itself was much more secure. Does such a surgery exist for the One S? I searched here but nothing much came up, except for the buzz issue with would seem to be more of an HTC screwup with grounding than something to do with the connection.

FightingChance said:
Looks like this is just not such a prominent issue (but may be related to the 'headphone jack buzz') but here it is - even when positively connected, movement of the headphone connector causes the signal to either crackle or the headphones icon to disappear completely, as if I had removed the headphones. I initially thought that perhaps the 3.5mm jack I was using was not seating deep enough into the phone, but after taking the top cover off to make sure that was not the case, it seems to happen anyway.
Previous to this phone, I had an HTC EVO 4G, in which case some of those phones had a similar problem. There was a fix however, where you could dig into the phone a little and find a small copper flap that needed to be bent so that the connection between it and the plug itself was much more secure. Does such a surgery exist for the One S? I searched here but nothing much came up, except for the buzz issue with would seem to be more of an HTC screwup with grounding than something to do with the connection.
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Very nice, allready thought only I had the problem :-x
Gonna send my phone to HTC soon anyway, lets see if they can fix it...

It burns me that stuff like this, which I would consider very important, never seems to come out in the 40 or so 'FIRST REVIEW's all over the web when the device is handed out to reviewers.

FightingChance said:
It burns me that stuff like this, which I would consider very important, never seems to come out in the 40 or so 'FIRST REVIEW's all over the web when the device is handed out to reviewers.
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We'll, the phone has been out for months and this is the first I've heard of this. I've had problems with some super cheap headphones, but reasonably quality jacks always work. Don't extrapolate from small samples.

FightingChance said:
It burns me that stuff like this, which I would consider very important, never seems to come out in the 40 or so 'FIRST REVIEW's all over the web when the device is handed out to reviewers.
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I'm pretty sure manufacturers try hard to cherry pick the best of the bunch when sending out review units. Look at reviews for the lg g2x. Look how that turned out when consumers finally got their hands on it

el_smurfo said:
We'll, the phone has been out for months and this is the first I've heard of this. I've had problems with some super cheap headphones, but reasonably quality jacks always work. Don't extrapolate from small samples.
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You call Sennheiser-Headphones cheap ?
I tested 6 different ones and the problem persists on all of them

Z3 bend?

Hello,sorry for my English.
I have a question about z3 bending.
Z3 was made from glass and metal so it can bend easily in my opinion?
I hope its not bad like an 6+. What's your opinion? I Do not wear tight pants, but as a rule Sweatpants(sport pants (?))

Please, search in Google before question such things, however, this are some videos that I found in youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guF8uBKfyQk - Compact
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guF8uBKfyQk - Compact
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxY_VzPiM_8 - The title sayid Z3 but it's actually the Z2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGgjBxJNMG4 - Compact
The Z1 has several reports of bending, but seems that is not the case here:
https://www.google.com/search?q=xperia+z1+bend&tbm=isch
The Z, Z1 suffer Self-cracking too:
https://www.google.com/search?q=self+crack+screen&tbm=isch

lol this bending thing is too funny, just cause the Iphone bend every phone bend now?

Oh, come on!!, People gets crazy about bending phones. All phones are affect to bending, you can bend any phone, don't know why so such a collective histery. Phones are not made to wear on the back pocket and sitdown all day. People are the only guilty about that, just need to have more caution.

It's not wrong to be curious or worried about a device bending. I mean you paid top money for that device, of course you worry if it might easily bend and break.
NoTengoBattery said:
Please, search in Google before question such things, however, this are some videos that I found in youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guF8uBKfyQk - Compact
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guF8uBKfyQk - Normal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxY_VzPiM_8 - Normal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGgjBxJNMG4 - Compact
The Z1 has several reports of bending, but seems that is not the case here:
https://www.google.com/search?q=xperia+z1+bend&tbm=isch
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Videos 1,2&4 here are all about the z3 compact. While the third one is about the z2.

I had a Z3 that bent. Never put it in my back pocket but was wearing some tighter than usual jeans and had it in my front pocket. The next day I noticed a bend in the aluminum just behind the volume rocker. I've mentioned this in other posts. Sold it and bought a new one and so far no bending. Still love the phone.

there is no spoon

Please post questions in the Q&A section
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Damn, bought a brand new Ferrari and bumped into my neighbours car. Now it's broken! Obviously, paid big money for it, how come it's not made for such small everyday impacts?!
Heaven! :banghead:
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Okay...
My phone got bent today in my front pocket for no reason!
Op, did you claim your warranty and fix it or you had to pay fully for it?
And how much did it cost to fix it?

My phone got bent in my pocket aswell, which made the metal frame pop near the dock connection

Z3 "a strange light" near lanyard hole - screen defect, problem

Hi guys!
I've got a brand new Z3 for christmas and I do have a strage problem.
It's the screen underlight comming out of the edge of my screen near lanyard hole. And now I see it appears also on the counter side... 3 times smaller but it is.
I'm uploading pics so you can see what I mean.
Have anyone the same problem?
Do I need do return my phone?
Is my phone waterproof?
P.S.
I have Z1 until now and I don't have such a problem...

I have had lcd backlight leak like that before, exchanged 2 units for it but both were still waterproof. Best way to test is type in the dialer *#*#7378423#*#* and go into pressure test, press the screen a little with all flaps closed and see if pressure changes. If it's not waterproof pressure won't change.

Thank you!
It's working. Pressure changes with flaps closed and don't with opened.
So the last question:
It's only my will to exchange it or not?
Best regards,
Karol

karol666 said:
Thank you!
It's working. Pressure changes with flaps closed and don't with opened.
So the last question:
It's only my will to exchange it or not?
Best regards,
Karol
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i have the exact issue..but it doesnot matter..i have sumerged my device several times in water...but if you want you can go for replacemet..but that is a common issue

I also have the same problem there is a little dot next to the bottom speaker right side and I was worried, after I send it to repair for my faulty speakers it gone suddenly, (I did not mention this screen problem) now I have same problem like you same are but right side, but it don't bother me at all

dontbelive said:
I also have the same problem there is a little dot next to the bottom speaker right side and I was worried, after I send it to repair for my faulty speakers it gone suddenly, (I did not mention this screen problem) now I have same problem like you same are but right side, but it don't bother me at all
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Hi, how much did it cost you for repair?
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I have the prob too...i guess if its not a major one then i'll just ignore it...

Just don't the pressure sensor test and it starts around 118 then when I apply pressure it goes tocabout 122 then quickly goes back to 118 does this mean my z3 is water tight lol
Sorry just not sure if it's meant to stay around 122 till I realise the pressure
Thanks

brockyneo said:
Just don't the pressure sensor test and it starts around 118 then when I apply pressure it goes tocabout 122 then quickly goes back to 118 does this mean my z3 is water tight lol
Sorry just not sure if it's meant to stay around 122 till I realise the pressure
Thanks
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Yeah
I get around the same value on my z2 when I pressurize it

MJ999 said:
Yeah
I get around the same value on my z2 when I pressurize it
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Thanks I was worried as I have the light bleed from the lanyard so was worried it wasn't waterproof lol

Backlight gone - resistor re soldering? will it harm the phone?

Hi. I have a Sony Z3. And the backlight had gone. I have had experience and removed the backlight resistor from the main board and just bridged the two connections. This solved the issue. I have also done it with the z,z1 and z2.
But I was wondaring as I dont know much about circuit boards. Will just bridging the connection cause any damage? Will it last long?
The phone is already out of warrenty.
I have soldered a Sony z and it has lasted a very long time. But can I expect the z3 to be the same?
Thanks for any help and wisdom!!

Hi
Can you take picture i have 6603 and same problem please help me

You have a two year manufacturer's warranty with Sony, and you don't need a proof of purchase.
Return it - unless you've voided it yourself.

dear
The warranty is void
I replaced lcd and frame when i did the brightness no work more
I need resistor location

Hi I've don't it a few times and it always worked. I don't have one to take a picture. But it's near the bottom left of the board . The component is black and has a little V in white on it. If the backlight is gone this component tends to have a burnt hole right in the middle.
I always need a microscope but if you have mega good eye sight you should find it. Hope this helps!

Solution in the attachment. Other fuse with letter "V" in lower left corner protects vibrator.

Hey You
Thankssssss Thanks and Thanks
i make a jumper and all working thankkssssssss
you have paypal?

jowiistyle said:
Thankssssss Thanks and Thanks
i make a jumper and all working thankkssssssss
you have paypal?
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Hi
You're welcome. I'm glad it worked.
Yes I do have paypal but thanks is enough for me.

mietek190 said:
Solution in the attachment. Other fuse with letter "V" in lower left corner protects vibrator.
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jowiistyle said:
Thankssssss Thanks and Thanks
i make a jumper and all working thankkssssssss
you have paypal?
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Do you happen to know how to fix a Xperia Z3 Compact with a similar issue?
I replaced the screen on my Xperia Z3 Compact and now when I turn it on nothing shows up no image and no backlight. But I can hear that the phone is working. Touchscreen makes clicking noise, and vibrator motor makes noise when clicking home button.
How can I make a jumper?

I have this prob too after replacing screen. First, the phone would work only if the the two final screws holding the assembly weren't screwed in. Now it doesn't work at all.

sent here from a member from another thread~
Sorry - but I was sent to this thread from a member in a reply to a thread I posted last week - they said I might have a better chance at finding answers here.
Here's my question (copy/pasted):
Hello, please forgive me if this is not the appropriate place or generally not the correct type of question to ask, I am new here & was directed to this site from my former trainer as a means of educating myself on the problems I am facing..
Let me first say that I am new to micro soldering, and have only been a certified micro solderer for a few weeks now.
I work for a privately owned company of mobile technicians and I am the sole solderer on staff. My company paid for my training and I would say I have a fairly decent grasp on general soldering repairs.
That being said, I am facing some big issues with backlight repairs. I have been successful in replacing components that have been obviously damaged or missing, but when all responsible components are seemingly in place & in working order - as far as I can see under the microscope - I cannot figure out how to diagnose which of these components has failed to communicate with it's sisters.
I have read a great deal online about jumping components, but I am really very much as a loss as to how I am supposed to be able to figure out which one(s) of these to jump or how to tell if they are in need of replacement - when no physical damage is present.
Any and all help in this area is welcome - I would really love it if I could get a better handle on these types of repairs.
If this topic already exists somewhere, or there is another place I should be looking - point me in that direction & I will follow.
Thanks~

Xperia z1s
mietek190 said:
Solution in the attachment. Other fuse with letter "V" in lower left corner protects vibrator.
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Would you happen to know the location of the xperia Z1S backlight fuse also?

Hi there,
I have done lots of cellphone repairs and I know my things about smd soldering.
To answer your question : Will just bridging the connection cause any damage?
The answer is yes and no. By bridging the resistor you won't damage the Phone but the only thing you are doing is taking a safety measure out of the circuit. Next time there is a problem in that bridged circuit there will be no fuse more to blow out and the damage will be done to an other component in that circuit, most likely the power management IC, and those are way harder and have a much more higher fail rate in replacement.
So if you can find a replacement resistor on Ebay i suggest you buy it and replace the broken one. When replacements are not sold, we allways try to take them of another damaged motherboard we have laying around.
If those 2 options are not possible, bridging will be the only solution.
Grtz...
Acryllium

I need help. I have xperia Z2 and backlight in not working. I see two techniques how to repair but i don't know wich can I use. Please help. Thanks

Worst xperia ever..

Returned this phone. Why?
Having come from z3 , was expecting vast improvement.
Too heavy, absolute brick. Infact I swear you would get RSI from holding it too long.
Speakers, nasty , distorted at high volume. Maybe just mine, but shop said loads of them returned.
https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-XZ2/Broken-XZ2-audio-speaker/td-p/1313319#gref
No 3.5 headphone jack. Nuff said.
No FM radio.
Its spins when on flat desk, even with case!!
Fingerprint scanner in totally wrong place.
Really poor design.

Really? U din't check before buying?

Complain by Sony and not here !! -__-

I also came from Z3. I have to say that it is a major improvement over Z3.

As a matter of fact, we recognize haters because they always start a new thread instead of posting in the already existing threads... :laugh:

Yeah, the hate is getting way out of proportion.
Many of them who hated this phone never even see the phone in person.

i loathed the design when i saw the first press release fotos...
It looks way better if you hold it in your hands than compared to fotos.
Still could be better.
P.S Someone already reported the thread and asked for moving to Q&A ?

Please close this useless thread !

I came from a z3 and it's a nice big leap in performance. Fingerprint sensor is not in the prefect place but I don't have an issue using it, speakers just fine none of the issues done have. I'm not a fan of the shape out of a case, it's a stupid back and far too slippery, but add I use a case it's not really an issue.
Overall I'm happy.
Next time do a little research before investing so much in a phone. That's not sarcasm, it's common sense.

fingerprint is in my case at the right place. I'm left handed. Came from the Z5. Overall I love the phone. I only hate the backcover and its "feature". to spin it.

chero90 said:
fingerprint is in my case at the right place. I'm left handed. Came from the Z5. Overall I love the phone. I only hate the backcover and its "feature". to spin it.
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I am right handed, and I agree, just the right place. Could never understand people hating on the placement. It's not the same place as other phones. But I like it where it is. The speakers are amazing! And I love the screen. Overall a beautiful phone. The only reason I didn't keep it, is because I work out in the country where T-mobiles service is borderline. Having a phone with great reception is a must for me. And this phone is just average. Really loved everything else about it.

freestyleHTC said:
Returned this phone. Why?
Having come from z3 , was expecting vast improvement.
Too heavy, absolute brick. Infact I swear you would get RSI from holding it too long.
Speakers, nasty , distorted at high volume. Maybe just mine, but shop said loads of them returned.
https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-XZ2/Broken-XZ2-audio-speaker/td-p/1313319#gref
No 3.5 headphone jack. Nuff said.
No FM radio.
Its spins when on flat desk, even with case!!
Fingerprint scanner in totally wrong place.
Really poor design.
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I'm able to hold the phone during hours without any pain, the curved back is a great improvement.
My speakers work without any distortion even at maximum level.
You have a dongle in the box the plug your headphones, 10 more cm at the end of your headphones jack doesn't matter.
FM radio is discontinued since a long time.
I've added a back screen protector, the phone doesn't spin anymore and isn't slippery neither.
Fingerprint scanner could have been placed a little bit higher but after a week of use, that's not a problem anymore.
Design is my taste.
But why did you buy the phone of you don't like it? Were you forced buy someone?

niaboc79 said:
I'm able to hold the phone during hours without any pain, the curved back is a great improvement.
My speakers work without any distortion even at maximum level.
You have a dongle in the box the plug your headphones, 10 more cm at the end of your headphones jack doesn't matter.
FM radio is discontinued since a long time.
I've added a back screen protector, the phone doesn't spin anymore and isn't slippery neither.
Fingerprint scanner could have been placed a little bit higher but after a week of use, that's not a problem anymore.
Design is my taste.
But why did you buy the phone of you don't like it? Were you forced buy someone?
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Exactly 100% agree and same meaning what i have ^^
XZ2 is perfect and no issues or problems or something to complain at all

Agreed, those who complained about XZ2 either haven't use the phone and just listened to what haters said or have a faulty device.
I have no complaint about this phone. Perfectly placed fps for aesthetics and ergonomics, lack of 3.5 mm headphone jack is a pity but I can tolerate it, and the design and ergonomics are fantastic.

For me missing is only noice canceling feature in XZ2 or other new line of xperia

This lcd on xz2 is a blurry crap with lines on the screen if surface is hot and you move finger fast. Crap.

Nothing wrong on my LCD screen even when hot surface.

michal89chz said:
This lcd on xz2 is a blurry crap with lines on the screen if surface is hot and you move finger fast. Crap.
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Its the sharpest lcd screen in a phone at the moment what the xz2 have so maybe there is something wrong with your eyes !!

Pandemic said:
Its the sharpest lcd screen in a phone at the moment what the xz2 have so maybe there is something wrong with your eyes !!
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Sharpest?
My Nexus 6 had more dpi.

MartinX3 said:
Sharpest?
My Nexus 6 had more dpi.
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And can u see any difference?