Hi!!
Today i got my Sony Xperia z5 (e6653). Phone is great but i have one problem. One speaker (on the top) is louder than second speaker. I'm not sure that is ok but i want to ask about it other people who has z5.
decniety said:
Hi!!
Today i got my Sony Xperia z5 (e6653). Phone is great but i have one problem. One speaker (on the top) is louder than second speaker. I'm not sure that is ok but i want to ask about it other people who has z5.
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Mine seem balanced but I'll likely be returning it as my backlight is uneven
senjiroh said:
Mine seem balanced but I'll likely be returning it as my backlight is uneven
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Where you buy your z5?? On ebay from Taiwan?
decniety said:
Where you buy your z5?? On ebay from Taiwan?
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No from a major phone retailer in the UK
It's not massively noticable but I want it to be perfect for £500+
Mine sounds slightly more quiet on the bottom than the top, although I think it has much more to do with the top speaker being at a different angle. When I turn it sideways I can't tell a difference from right to left
Thank you for answer. My phone has the same problem with speakers but maybe speakers in Xperia works like that. I sent question to Sony Xperia on Facebook and they said that they Xperia's have louder top speaker too.
Mine does exactly the same! Got mine from Vodafone UK today and the bottom speaker is quite a bit weaker. Where did you get yours from? Maybe a dodgy batch? I've had Sony's before and never had this problem.
I think it's software related as it sounds like something is suppressing it for some reason? I've done a factory reset, cleared cache in audio setting and still the same. It's annoying as it makes me think my ears are playing up.would be interesting what build number people are on? Mine is 32.0.A.4.11, I'm looking for generic UK ftf if anyone has a copy???
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senjiroh said:
Mine seem balanced but I'll likely be returning it as my backlight is uneven
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What build are you on and what country?? The z3 had this problem with certain 5.0 builds
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Mine does exactly the same! Got mine from Vodafone UK today and the bottom speaker is quite a bit weaker. Where did you get yours from? Maybe a dodgy batch? I've had Sony's before and never had this problem.
I think it's software related as it sounds like something is suppressing it for some reason? I've done a factory reset, cleared cache in audio setting and still the same. It's annoying as it makes me think my ears are playing up.would be interesting what build number people are on? Mine is 32.0.A.4.11, I'm looking for generic UK ftf if anyone has a copy???
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What build are you on and what country?? The z3 had this problem with certain 5.0 builds
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Kind of off-topic but since you got yours from Vodafone UK, is it the Bond Edition and if so, what Bond content is included, if any?
My top speaker is a little louder as well.
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Kind of off-topic but since you got yours from Vodafone UK, is it the Bond Edition and if so, what Bond content is included, if any?
My top speaker is a little louder as well.
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Haha the box which has spectre 007 written on it and that's all I've discovered so far. The phone is a gun metal grey colour and I though it was meant to be black but I guess that's the normal colour? Oh and one speaker lower in volume that the other but maybe that's some bond trick that makes it different??
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Haha the box which has spectre 007 written on it and that's all I've discovered so far. The phone is a gun metal grey colour and I though it was meant to be black but I guess that's the normal colour? Oh and one speaker lower in volume that the other but maybe that's some bond trick that makes it different??
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Mine is gunmetal too and the color states "Graphite Black". So you did get the Bond Edition, that's nice. Supposed to be able to download Spectre themes, ringtones and wallpapers through the Xperia Lounge app.
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Mine is gunmetal too and the color states "Graphite Black". So you did get the Bond Edition, that's nice. Supposed to be able to download Spectre themes, ringtones and wallpapers through the Xperia Lounge app.
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I can't log into xperia lounge right now for some reason but once I can I'll let you know. I'll see if I can upload them too if I can work out how too
generalsims said:
I can't log into xperia lounge right now for some reason but once I can I'll let you know. I'll see if I can upload them too if I can work out how too
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Perfect. Thanks!
decniety said:
Hi!!
Today i got my Sony Xperia z5 (e6653). Phone is great but i have one problem. One speaker (on the top) is louder than second speaker. I'm not sure that is ok but i want to ask about it other people who has z5.
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Ok after having a play with mine I've noticed that if I stick it really close to my face its obvious one speaker is louder than the other. BUT when I hold it at arms length with elbows bent it sounds like normal stereo, very clever Sony but doesn't help if you're watching or listening to something up close. Try it.
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augie7107 said:
Mine is gunmetal too and the color states "Graphite Black". So you did get the Bond Edition, that's nice. Supposed to be able to download Spectre themes, ringtones and wallpapers through the Xperia Lounge app.
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I can't find anything what so ever to do with bond. I think maybe mine isn't and its just the packaging to promote it. I've logged into xperia lounge and all Vodafone apps with no joy! Frustrating! I wanted to be bond!
Thanks for trying, it may not be available yet. I'm sure when it is there will at least be pictures on the web but right now there is nothing anywhere.
Don't feel bad, I want to be Bond too
i think its normal, i have the same issue (if thats what you call it) on my Z3 :/
Just got my phone and my top speaker is MUCH louder than my bottom one. Does anyone know if we can fix this with root? Or if Sony can fix it with a software update?
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Just got my phone and my top speaker is MUCH louder than my bottom one. Does anyone know if we can fix this with root? Or if Sony can fix it with a software update?
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Mine was the same but after a fiddle it seems to be OK. Give it a couple of days and if you hold it at arms length with your elbows bent it actually sounds normal. Its definitely software related.
Mine was really noticeable on day one but either I've got used to it or its fixed itself it sounds normal and actually better than it did when I first got it. Maybe the system has to adjust or something? Who knows. Hope it helps
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Mine was the same but after a fiddle it seems to be OK. Give it a couple of days and if you hold it at arms length with your elbows bent it actually sounds normal. Its definitely software related.
Mine was really noticeable on day one but either I've got used to it or its fixed itself it sounds normal and actually better than it did when I first got it. Maybe the system has to adjust or something? Who knows. Hope it helps
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Hmm OK thanks, I'll give it a couple days but if it doesn't fix itself I'll have to return it. Someone on the Sony forum said it's a hardware fault so that's got me worried.
Can everyone with the phone state whether they have this issue or not, so we can see whether it's hardware or software related.
Good day everyone!
I can confirm that after a while speakers volume is aligned. Bottom speaker`s volume now is exactly the same as a top speaker`s volume. But when i bought the phone and start testing, bottom speaker`s sound was much weaker than top speaker.
Geez people. Every Xperia Z above Z2 has this "problem". Each speaker is supposed to sound a bit different. I.e. in my Z2 the bottom speaker is more bassy, but the top one is clearer. It's not a problem, these phones are just made that way.
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Hey guys, so I've been searching and searching for a fix for this darned low in call volume either from headset or from speaker.
Well after some time of searching I came across a confirmed solution.
I know it sounds weird... But if you take a toothbrush and use the tip on the speakers grills it clears the debris from the speakers and therfore increase volume. I just tried it on my phone and it MAJORLY increased in call volume AND speaker volume (if you clean the rear speaker grill too).
It worked for me so I had to share it. I take no credit for the fix.
Give it a shot and post results.
For your next trick, explain to us how clearing debris from the speakers on the device could possibly help low volume coming from a headset.
Poetique said:
For your next trick, explain to us how clearing debris from the speakers on the device could possibly help low volume coming from a headset.
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I think im confusing you. would "Earpiece" be a better word? the part that you hold your ear to when youre talking on the phone. theres a bunch of little holes right there. clean that part with the bristles of a toothbrush because theyre small enough to fit in the holes and they dont damage anything. ther'es also a set of holes on the back of the phone where the main "speaker" is. you could use the same method on those.
but i mean, my bad for trying to be helpful
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For your next trick, explain to us how clearing debris from the speakers on the device could possibly help low volume coming from a headset.
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Maybe just maybe dust particles can clog the speaker holes. Thus blocking sound from coming through.
You ever think of that?
NJGSII said:
Maybe just maybe dust particles can clog the speaker holes. Thus blocking sound from coming through.
You ever think of that?
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My point exactly. I was surprised at first that it actually worked but now I'm ecstatic lol
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Hey guys, so I've been searching and searching for a fix for this darned low in call volume either from headset or from speaker.
Well after some time of searching I came across a confirmed solution.
I know it sounds weird... But if you take a toothbrush and use the tip on the speakers grills it clears the debris from the speakers and therfore increase volume. I just tried it on my phone and it MAJORLY increased in call volume AND speaker volume (if you clean the rear speaker grill too).
It worked for me so I had to share it. I take no credit for the fix.
Give it a shot and post results.
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Thanks for sharing this post, I have the same problem as what you have said in this post.
great!
Didn't work but hey, props to you for posting this!
-Sugardaddy Duncan
Arrow44 said:
Didn't work but hey, props to you for posting this!
-Sugardaddy Duncan
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Your issue might be with the software. What Rom are you running? Also what sound mods if any? I know that they like to interfere. I know I had to really make sure the bristles were getting in to the holes and once I did that debris started to come out. Maybe that helps
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Your issue might be with the software. What Rom are you running? Also what sound mods if any? I know that they like to interfere. I know I had to really make sure the bristles were getting in to the holes and once I did that debris started to come out. Maybe that helps
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Nah I think it's just I'm sorta deaf and I just expected more, but I can hear it well when everything's quiet so its fine.
-Sugardaddy Duncan
Can of compressed air worked for me! Never thought of using a tooth brush though. . .
fadetoblack2104 said:
Can of compressed air worked for me! Never thought of using a tooth brush though. . .
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Did you try a toothbrush? And did it work for you?
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Can of compressed air worked for me! Never thought of using a tooth brush though. . .
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Electric toothbrush did the trick for me. Who would have thought!
I just did this, all I have to say is, thank you. My girlfriend was ready to kill me every time I called because i would make her repeat herself constantly.
I tried compressed air first and it seemed to help a little, then I took a clean new toothbrush and "picked" at the speaker holes with the bristles. I was amazed to see all this dust piling up on the screen as it came out. I used to have my volume maxed and any background noise would drown out someone on the line (car was impossible), now I can turn the volume down 4 notches and hear everyone just fine.
I like the idea of electric, some vibration to knock things loose, might try that next time.
Thanks for the idea!
Geeeeeez I picked and picked with the toothbrush. As posted above dirt was flinging all over the screen and back panel. So I took my vaccum extension and would suck it directly over the grilles.. it improved volume by 200% probably. Something I've been complaining about for months, I've skipped over and it took me 5 minutes to improve
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It really works guys..! got the crisp of bass bak!
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ghani.911 said:
It really works guys..! got the crisp of bass bak!
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I cudnt even see my led light cuz of dirt!
HTC ONE M8 call volume
Hi guys,
I did a soft reset and this seemed to have fixed the problem.
Soft reset doesnt delete any data as a factory reset would,
To perform this - Hold and press the Power Button & Volume Up key. The phone will restart.
Good luck!
Is there any solution for low speaker volume ? any suggestion will be appreciated.
Hey guys.
I bought my phone yesterday and now I have some concerns and questions about it:
1. my top speaker sound different from my bottom one - bottom one sound tinier than the top one, my guess is that the top one plays low frequency sounds while the bottom one plays the high ones... Was just wondering do I have a defective device or is it how it's meant to be?
2. my screen is centered unlike some cases I've seen on the net but I do see light leaking around bottom/left side and I'm wondering whether that'll affect my phone's waterproofing or not?
3. does the Z3 have low volume output through the headphone jack than other flagships? I've tested it with iPhone 5S and Note 3 and it seems to have lower volume at its highest.
4. does the stamina mode work or no? Because my WIFI stays on even when stamina mode is on and I'm not sure that it makes any difference to the battery life, but then again, I had this phone for less than 48 hours so I'm not sure.
1)It seems to be normal.... Mine gives the same sound output too
2)I don't know about that... An user told me that someone, with lights from gaps like you, after a water test, his z3 is still alive so... Can I ask you to post here one or two photos of the screen? I'm curious to see, you are the first I know with no gaps on the smartphone
for 3 and 4 questions, I don't know, sorry man
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1)It seems to be normal.... Mine gives the same sound output too
2)I don't know about that... An user told me that someone, with lights from gaps like you, after a water test, his z3 is still alive so... Can I ask you to post here one or two photos of the screen? I'm curious to see, you are the first I know with no gaps on the smartphone
for 3 and 4 questions, I don't know, sorry man
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Good to hear that, I was worried that I had a defective device even though when I listen to music with both speakers I don't really hear the difference, I have to cover one to hear it.
Sure, here are the pictures, I'm not sure, maybe I do have gaps on all sides thus I think I don't have any. lol
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vmk6r72nyo37wuf/IMG_9903.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6tth22sowkagiao/IMG_9907.jpg?dl=0
Here you can see the leakage: https://www.dropbox.com/s/dg4uyxejic3airp/IMG_9909.jpg?dl=0
I think it'd be best if you'd download and zoom in for inspecting, those are 18mp files. I'm pretty curious to know whether it's got gaps that I don't see or I'm just lucky.
Man, I've controlled the photos very well and... yes, the glass seems to be centered in the perfect way. Same distance between the glass and the frame on the top, the bottom, the left side and the right side. Perfect... So, I guess it's the same story about the z2 with the gaps situated on the top right side of the phone. On ten devices, one or two are assembled in the right way that a user expects to have. And you man are very lucky to have bought a right one. I've decided to use the recess (I live in Italy, and before 14 days you can send it back without any explanation) and send mine back.. My z3 has the glass not centered, and like you I have a line of light coming out from the gap on the right side... I hope it's a manufacturing problem that takes the first models assembled by Sony, maybe generated by the short times to put the smartphones on the market... I really hope that it is that. I'll buy a Z3 next month again, and than I'll see...
It feels good, I'll be homest. Lol
My device was the last one left in the shop if I were to come an hour later it would have been sold and I would have to wait for another batch...
I still wonder whether it's waterproof or not though...
the best thing you can do is to go to a Sony assistance center, and take a water test. If something go wrong, you will not have any type of risk, because you have a technician near you that will see a possible damage, and in the worst case your z3 will be replaced. But, before anything, send an email to sony for more explanation about that.
Yeah I will try to get in contact with Sony through internet. Can't do the water test since there's no Sony in my country, only licensed retailers...
I think the volume output with headphones is way too low on max. That's the only real complaint I have because everything else is amazing with this phone.
Yeah it's a pitty... I have tried volume boostets too, but they do literally nothing... Is there any other way to boost it?
I'm thinking about getting an EX110 / 110AP but I'm worried that it would be useless because they are pretty cheap and I think that and z3's output will be pretty bad together... Oh well, we weren't as lucky as z2/1 users so it'll be better than the headphones that came with the phone.
1. I don't have any speaker problems I done the service test aswell
2. I don't have any light leakage
3. Imo its around the same output as my GFs note 3 but its lower than my note 4 I've tried with my beats mixrs and the MDR-NC31EM, the boxed MH750s and Samsungs boxed headphones same song, same settings which is equalizer bars all set to 0 and bass on and nothing else e.g no studio or surround sound etc.
4. Yes mine works
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1. I don't have any speaker problems I done the service test aswell
2. I don't have any light leakage
3. Imo its around the same output as my GFs note 3 but its lower than my note 4 I've tried with my beats mixrs and the MDR-NC31EM, the boxed MH750s and Samsungs boxed headphones same song, same settings which is equalizer bars all set to 0 and bass on and nothing else e.g no studio or surround sound etc.
4. Yes mine works
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You mean top and bottom speakers sound exactly the same while covering one and leaving the other open?
How does yor stamina mode work? Do you see your wifi disabled when unlocking the phone or is it how it's meant to be? Because I can see it like it wasn't even disabled...
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You mean top and bottom speakers sound exactly the same while covering one and leaving the other open?
How does yor stamina mode work? Do you see your wifi disabled when unlocking the phone or is it how it's meant to be? Because I can see it like it wasn't even disabled...
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Yes they sound the same to me
yes that is how stamina mode works, if your stamina mode is on, on the right hand side of the battery there will be a + sign.
I have the same issue with the speakers, think they're just like that. Stamina mode seems to work ok on mine, in that it stays "asleep" until I wake the screen. No light leaking on mine and my screen is centred, although I wouldn't use light leaking as an indicator that water would get into the phone. Light shines through glass boxes but water doesn't go through glass. It's probably just thin paint etc.
Hello everyone!
I have a brandnew, white Xperia Z3. What I discovered is, that the headsetjack is somehow loose. You can easly shake the plug a little when plugged in - it's not stiff.
Now my question: is that due to the waterproofing (using rubber and stuff to keep it waterproof) or is that a manufacturing issue? Please feel free to check it on your Xperias.
Rgds
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-test-waterproofing-water-t2897886
Edit: btw, just tried mine and it is loose too. Maybe it is because of some kind of waterproofing rubber.
Mine feels no different than my previous phones.
thanks for your feedbacks!
I've found another post where a user says "As for play in the port; I've checked out every single xperia z3 and Z3 compact on dispay and they all have quite a bit of "give" in the port. It almost looks like a feature" (Google for "headphone jack loose" and hit the second result from sonymobile - sorry not yet able to post external links here...)
So I think it's normal then...
Rgds
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-test-waterproofing-water-t2897886
Edit: btw, just tried mine and it is loose too. Maybe it is because of some kind of waterproofing rubber.
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Thank you. I already know that trick. What I found out is, that the jack itself is airproof; but the little hole on the right side of the jack seems to be leaking slowly (airpressure goes back to normal after a few seconds). While testing this I put a finger on the membrane-hole on the lower left of the handset. Does this mean that my device is not waterproof after all? Using it for 2 days now - it's brandnew.
Rgds
In a couple of days ill receive my new xperia z3 , i want to ask you lot about pre-flight check for the device.
how can i check the hardware of the phone ? is there a service menu i can access to check the speaker, screen etc etc ?
and im planning to hold on lollipop for now, just because of the recovery still not working. what do you guys think?
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In a couple of days ill receive my new xperia z3 , i want to ask you lot about pre-flight check for the device.
how can i check the hardware of the phone ? is there a service menu i can access to check the speaker, screen etc etc ?
and im planning to hold on lollipop for now, just because of the recovery still not working. what do you guys think?
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*#*#7378423*#*#* to access the service menu
Recovery does work on lollipop
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*#*#7378423*#*#* to access the service menu
Recovery does work on lollipop
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already working in lollipop? well then lets flash away ill be digging the forum for that one . also ion LOCKED bootloader? i dont want to unlock the thing . . .
thanks for the info mate, is there anything else i need to know or maybe do after getting the phone ?
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already working in lollipop? well then lets flash away ill be digging the forum for that one . also ion LOCKED bootloader? i dont want to unlock the thing . . .
thanks for the info mate, is there anything else i need to know or maybe do after getting the phone ?
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it depends on what you want to do... I am not asking here, but if you do not know what you want to do who am I to tell you what to do?
Read the forums, anything I can tell you is here already....
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In a couple of days ill receive my new xperia z3 , i want to ask you lot about pre-flight check for the device.
how can i check the hardware of the phone ? is there a service menu i can access to check the speaker, screen etc etc ?
and im planning to hold on lollipop for now, just because of the recovery still not working. what do you guys think?
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make sure to check for built failures
there is a thing called light leak (where the display light is slightly brighter on certain areas, you see that mostly if you put completely withe image on your whole screen and set the brightness to ca. 60%)
other problems could be broken water resistance, you can test this with a waterproof test, it's in the general forum (not sure if that test is really accurate though)
there are more things like build errors in the case on the side of example
or yellow tint on photos of you shoot a white wall..
probably there is more, but thats all i discovered so far
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make sure to check for built failures
there is a thing called light leak (where the display light is slightly brighter on certain areas, you see that mostly if you put completely withe image on your whole screen and set the brightness to ca. 60%)
other problems could be broken water resistance, you can test this with a waterproof test, it's in the general forum (not sure if that test is really accurate though)
there are more things like build errors in the case on the side of example
or yellow tint on photos of you shoot a white wall..
probably there is more, but thats all i discovered so far
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good stuff there, what im curious now is about the waterproof audio jack.
it does uses hydrophobic coating doesnt it ? to keep the water away. but ill be using the audio jack a lot, by that i mean ill be listening the heck out of this phone. im afraid it will compromise the waterproofing , what do you think?:silly:
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good stuff there, what im curious now is about the waterproof audio jack.
it does uses hydrophobic coating doesnt it ? to keep the water away. but ill be using the audio jack a lot, by that i mean ill be listening the heck out of this phone. im afraid it will compromise the waterproofing , what do you think?:silly:
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Hard to tell if it is resistant, but Sony is known for good quality (even though I wondered about certain built errors on this device)
If Sony did it's job right, it would be water resistant for a few years.
But if you are using if for more than 5 years, I think it's normal it can happen that it breaks.
I didn't create that device so I can hardly tell how resistant the jack is. The device is not so old for now, so people probably didn't experience such thing yet.
One thing you should always make sure is not to dent the jack (possible with pushing the plug to the side whilst it's plugged in), it happened to me on another device, this can demage it fast.
I'd not worry too much for it getting overused, just use your device. Once it's really wearing off already you probably already had 2 other new devices.
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Hard to tell if it is resistant, but Sony is known for good quality (even though I wondered about certain built errors on this device)
If Sony did it's job right, it would be water resistant for a few years.
But if you are using if for more than 5 years, I think it's normal it can happen that it breaks.
I didn't create that device so I can hardly tell how resistant the jack is. The device is not so old for now, so people probably didn't experience such thing yet.
One thing you should always make sure is not to dent the jack (possible with pushing the plug to the side whilst it's plugged in), it happened to me on another device, this can demage it fast.
I'd not worry too much for it getting overused, just use your device. Once it's really wearing off already you probably already had 2 other new devices.
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yea the device is still new, but ive gone forth and ventured to the z1 forum, and ask them about the water resistance after a period of use, since the z1 have the first open audio jack .
and it turns out fine really, after a year or so , the phone still completely waterproof.
and i was partially wrong about the coating thing, yes they have a coating on the inside of the audio jack, and they also have some kind of membrane to stop water from going in
Hey guys. I understand that after rooting those are lost.
I've also read that Video Enhancement is lost after unlocking regardless if the keys were backed up or not.
So,- can you tell me how important exactly is this Video Enhancement day to day basis to you? If it tampers with contrast/colors, wouldn't it result in video footage looking unnatural compared to the same footage viewed from a pc? So having it gone would result in more natural viewing experience anyway?
Or, if it does make a difference - are there any natural mods/aps/modules that replicate this effect?
Lastly, is there anything else of importance lost after rooting?
Thanks.
As of Xperia XZP (or XZS, can't remember), all photos you take with the stock camera will show up as green. AFAIK, the ability to mirror your screen is also lost upon losing DRM keys.
These features are usually restored with the use of a DRM fix.
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As of Xperia XZP (or XZS, can't remember), all photos you take with the stock camera will show up as green. AFAIK, the ability to mirror your screen is also lost upon losing DRM keys.
These features are usually restored with the use of a DRM fix.
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No green photos now
But how do you people feel about lack of Video Enhancement on your day to day use?
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But how do you people feel about lack of Video Enhancement on your day to day use?
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Actually, the color provided in the photos and movies you watch in the phone will loose some sharpness but it feels the same like the other phones. Regarding the color and appearance in PC or other devices, it doesn't affect, it affects the color viewing engine within the phone.
The green photo thing was in XZs and only when it had Nougat (7.x.x). I had my Xperia XZs bootloader unlocked and it doesn't appear green anymore in Android 8.0.
You will loose propitiatory software one of them is Xperia Lounge. It won't work after unlocking. (Seems bloat to me )
I don't unlock the phone's bootloader within few days but after few months.
Hi all, I know this thread has gone a bit quiet, but I'm just wondering if anyone can shed some light on whether or not there is any news on possibly backing up the DRM keys prior to rooting?
I did see someone in this thread post something about a DRM fix post root, could anyone please elaborate on this point, and if there is a tool handy anywhere, could you possibly link it. The tool mentioned might well be Xperifix
Thanks, guys and gals in advance for any further information and help.
There's zero ways to backup keys right now.
Sent from my Sony Xperia 1!
Bonkeydalls said:
Hi all, I know this thread has gone a bit quiet, but I'm just wondering if anyone can shed some light on whether or not there is any news on possibly backing up the DRM keys prior to rooting?
I did see someone in this thread post something about a DRM fix post root, could anyone please elaborate on this point, and if there is a tool handy anywhere, could you possibly link it. The tool mentioned might well be Xperifix
Thanks, guys and gals in advance for any further information and help.
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Xperifix was only for Oreo and stopped at the XZ2.
Almost 0 chance of getting a fix now
Mackay53 said:
Xperifix was only for Oreo and stopped at the XZ2.
Almost 0 chance of getting a fix now
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I thought as much... Living without root is a right royal pita! But I wanted to wait a bit until anything turned up, and it looks like I either trade the phone in or have a look at the custom Roms, deep joy.
Thanks for the reply.
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Luhccas-X10 said:
There's zero ways to backup keys right now.
Sent from my Sony Xperia 1!
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Bugger... This is what happens when I impulse buy a shiny new phone! Oh well, I'm awaiting a Oneplus 7 Pro landing tomorrow that I got for free, so I suppose I can always just set the Sony to one side and just keep popping back on here to see if any progress has been made.
Bonkeydalls said:
I thought as much... Living without root is a right royal pita! But I wanted to wait a bit until anything turned up, and it looks like I either trade the phone in or have a look at the custom Roms, deep joy.
Thanks for the reply.
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Bugger... This is what happens when I impulse buy a shiny new phone! Oh well, I'm awaiting a Oneplus 7 Pro landing tomorrow that I got for free, so I suppose I can always just set the Sony to one side and just keep popping back on here to see if any progress has been made.
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At least you'll still have a working camera when unlocked unlike the olden days with the DRM keys
Once you've experienced the 90hz refresh rate on the 7P you'll probably not pick it back up. I can't switch back to the Sony from the pixel 4xl for that reason.
Mackay53 said:
At least you'll still have a working camera when unlocked unlike the olden days with the DRM keys
Once you've experienced the 90hz refresh rate on the 7P you'll probably not pick it back up. I can't switch back to the Sony from the pixel 4xl for that reason.
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Hehe yeah I know what you mean, I think that I'll be selling the Xperia 1 and keeping the Oneplus, as I find that the phone can be quite difficult to use, with the screen shrunk to the one-handed mode, reading text is horrendous. and I've yet to find a film on NetFlix or Youtube or elsewhere that actually does justice to the screen, it's pointless expanding the film to get rid of the bars if you then miss out on the film itself because it's been cropped so much...
I shouldn't grumble, I got the Xperia 1 for an absolute bargain price, I spotted it on sale when the black Friday event was on in an O2 shop, it had £100 knocked off, and then it had been reduced by 50%, so I ended up getting the phone for a bargain price of £350!