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sony xperia z3

so now that verizon has the sony xperia z3 and it seems like a pretty solid phone. just wondering what everyone else thinks about it? is anyone thinking about switching to it or waiting for the nexus 6 to come out?

Likely locked boot loader. What do you like about Z3?

Rushing said:
Likely locked boot loader. What do you like about Z3?
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yeah i figured it was going to be locked down. i don't know i really like the way it looks, i went to vzw store today and checked it out, its a little on the bigger side. i like the ps4 remote play option and yes i know we can get it on our phones now i just havent tried doing it yet. im on the vzw edge program and my htc one is already half way paid off so i wouldn't have to pay anything if i upgraded. just seeing what everyone else though of it

Well it actually isn't a true Z3... if you look at the naming, it's the Z3V which is the Verizon specific variant of this phone. Some people have been saying that this is just the Z2 with updated internals and such so that may be something to consider because Sony did some updates with the body and feel with the Z3. Look at reviews too, a lot of them are pretty biased but they still offer good info.

I am also intrigued by this phone, but not able to upgrade till Feb 1, hopefully more to choose from by then, maybe a true Z3c, tired of the big phones, smaller phone with great hardware is what is missing, and the ability to unlock the boot loader.
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mbtags said:
Well it actually isn't a true Z3... if you look at the naming, it's the Z3V which is the Verizon specific variant of this phone. Some people have been saying that this is just the Z2 with updated internals and such so that may be something to consider because Sony did some updates with the body and feel with the Z3. Look at reviews too, a lot of them are pretty biased but they still offer good info.
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You're exactly right. It's got 32gb storage, instead of 16gb, and has wireless charging.
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SDC_Bolts said:
I am also intrigued by this phone, but not able to upgrade till Feb 1, hopefully more to choose from by then, maybe a true Z3c, tired of the big phones, smaller phone with great hardware is what is missing, and the ability to unlock the boot loader.
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The problem with Sony phones is that unlocking the bootloader usually degrades the camera's image quality pretty significantly, because their proprietary camera drivers are disabled when the bootloader is unlocked.

maxpower7 said:
The problem with Sony phones is that unlocking the bootloader usually degrades the camera's image quality pretty significantly, because their proprietary camera drivers are disabled when the bootloader is unlocked.
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That has to be the stupidest idea ever. Why would they do that?! Lol

I have to say. I loved everything back in the day with Sony. The X10 was the first phone I got that was a smartphone but with HTC constantly being on the cutting edge with advancements in their products and build quality has really put me in a spot where I don't want anything different. Although when I first heard Verizon was getting the z3 I was excited. Then as stated above I found it to be a Z2 with a few upgrades. I don't know if I would waste my upgrade with the Z3V.

Never owned a Sony phone...

... and I am not sure if I should go for it or not? I own currently a Galaxy Note 3 and I love it. Only problem is, I can "see" Satellites, but they are not in use??? Tried everything to fix the problem but with no luck.. Anyhow, time to get a new phone. Debating between the Sony Z3 and the Galaxy S5 Active. Specs are pretty much the same. Form factor as well. What about rooting a Sony phone? Easy? Possible? My Note 3 is not rootable, no matter what I try... unless I go back to 4.4.4 (or 4.4.2. I fogot).
Having said that, I normally do not post questions like these because there is not definite answer to it... but I decided to give it a try, ha ha.
Sony or NOT???
thanks.

Galaxy note 3 has a bigger 5.7" screen, if you dont care about it, go for Sony.
My previous fone is note 3, i am using z3 now and happy with it although i miss the big screen some times.
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kalintka said:
Galaxy note 3 has a bigger 5.7" screen, if you dont care about it, go for Sony.
My previous fone is note 3, i am using z3 now and happy with it although i miss the big screen some times.
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I don't really care about the size of the screen. What I care about is, how easy is it to Root the Sony Z3? How easy is it to install custom ROMs on it and stuff like that...
thanks.

a posiable new Z3 owner :D !!

i'm and Xperia Z owner i have had it since 2,5 years and one month ago i lost it due to water damage "somehow"
i sent it to the service center and they told me after 3 weeks of checking that the water got inside the phone and damaged the motherboard of it and it will take almost the same price as a new phone to fix it .
so now i have to buy a new phone unfortunately...
the Xperia Z was such a great phone for me all was great (except the low voice ) and now i'm in dilemma shall i go for Sony again or shall i change ? i'm disappointed of the new versions of sony Z3 Z3+ they have no such differences of the Z2 however the Z3+ has less flaps so more comfortable to use and less damageable i hate Samsung tho they have a great S6 edge but hell no for the touchwiz maybe Htc m9 ?
what do you think guys any experiences you want to share with me ?

Wait for the z5 if possible

OnePlus Two ?

I've owned moto, HTC, Samsung, nexus and now Sony and I have to say that I'm most impressed by my z3. for my next phone it would be Sony, nexus or moto - I would pick based on my key features from these three.

SovPanda said:
Wait for the z5 if possible
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will take so much time and will be really so expensive !!
Black_Eyes said:
OnePlus Two ?
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i can't have it in the country i'm living in
plemen said:
I've owned moto, HTC, Samsung, nexus and now Sony and I have to say that I'm most impressed by my z3. for my next phone it would be Sony, nexus or moto - I would pick based on my key features from these three.
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i prefer Sony also for sure !!

Zewarxx said:
will take so much time and will be really so expensive !!
i can't have it in the country i'm living in
i prefer Sony also for sure !!
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or just wait for Nexus 5 2015 :loving:

Yeah wait for this z5...
Z5 says: "can you resist my sexyness?"
And you just flip out more than a pretty woman greeting you
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If you can get good deal go for it, but 2 year warranty is more then welcome since HW faults are not strange for Z3...

AlvinZahran98 said:
Yeah wait for this z5...
Z5 says: "can you resist my sexyness?"
And you just flip out more than a pretty woman greeting you
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i would wait for it but till they start selling it in Turkey it will take almost 3 months !! and i can't stay for that long and the price will be so high i believe (
nedooo said:
If you can get good deal go for it, but 2 year warranty is more then welcome since HW faults are not strange for Z3...
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i read that Z3 has so many waterproof fail problems i'm not sure yet i'm stuck between z3 and z3+

Upgrade from Z2 to XZ Premium?

I was wondering if its worthy for me to upgrade to the XZ Premium. Im currently using a Z2 with a permanently locked bootloader in other words I cant unlock it. I do have ExistenZ rom installed which is nice. Im just wondering is it worth spending the extra to go from a Z2 to an XZ Premium? Its only really software interface changes that I will use the most but is that very worthy alongside the hardware upgrades? Or am I better off saving the money and continuing with my Z2? The Z2 was one of the best Xperias for a long time and still can be said to be but im unsure whether its worthy to upgrade now.
All help on this decision will be appreciated. Thanks.

I upgraded from the Z2 to the Z5C. Mainly for the fingerprint support and the (supposedly) better processor. Only 10 months in to my Z5C, I decided to upgrade to the XZ Premium. Support for the Z2 ended back in 2015(?). so yes, I do recommend upgrading to the XZ Premium. I usually upgrade phones every 2 years, so the XZP will have to do me good for the time being. I'm happy with the phone and I love it!
I did consider other options like the Samsung S8, but after comparing the two (borrowed one from my friend), I settled on the XZP. Plus, it's faster than the s8.

iArvee said:
I upgraded from the Z2 to the Z5C. Mainly for the fingerprint support and the (supposedly) better processor. Only 10 months in to my Z5C, I decided to upgrade to the XZ Premium. Support for the Z2 ended back in 2015(?). so yes, I do recommend upgrading to the XZ Premium. I usually upgrade phones every 2 years, so the XZP will have to do me good for the time being. I'm happy with the phone and I love it!
I did consider other options like the Samsung S8, but after comparing the two (borrowed one from my friend), I settled on the XZP. Plus, it's faster than the s8.
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Thank you for the decision. Its only price thats an issue for me the XZ Premium in the UK is around £500 ($650) cheapest so I want sure if it was worth the money but it seems youve sort of answered that. I will always upgrade to another Sony phone because I always have and although other phones are great I like having all Sony things as you may tell from my signature. I will consider the purchase the only thing that will stop me is the price but other than that it seems a viable option I may very well go for. Thanks.
Edit: Theres also the possibility I purchase one with a permanently locked bootloader like my Z2 so I should take that into consideration too otherwise no root unlike older Xperias where root could be done on locked bootloader.

RJASSI21 said:
Thank you for the decision. Its only price thats an issue for me the XZ Premium in the UK is around £500 ($650) cheapest so I want sure if it was worth the money but it seems youve sort of answered that. I will always upgrade to another Sony phone because I always have and although other phones are great I like having all Sony things as you may tell from my signature. I will consider the purchase the only thing that will stop me is the price but other than that it seems a viable option I may very well go for. Thanks.
Edit: Theres also the possibility I purchase one with a permanently locked bootloader like my Z2 so I should take that into consideration too otherwise no root unlike older Xperias where root could be done on locked bootloader.
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Where did you purchase your Z2? I'm pretty sure the units on Amazon have an unlockable bootloader. I suggest you purchase one from there? Or if you prefer going to the store, I guess you can check if the demo phones have unlockable bootloaders.

iArvee said:
Where did you purchase your Z2? I'm pretty sure the units on Amazon have an unlockable bootloader. I suggest you purchase one from there? Or if you prefer going to the store, I guess you can check if the demo phones have unlockable bootloaders.
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I purchased it from Gumtree because money was also an issue then. I managed to get it for £220 in Feb 2015. The seller got it from Vodafone and I had to unlock the sim as Iam on another network which is why the bootloader is locked. On amazon the XZ premium is £610 but ive found one on eBay for £500 that says its from Amazon. There are cheaper dual variants on eBay but I dont think theyre UK models. It seems if the phone is purchased from EE or o2 in the UK then it will have a locked bootloader so I think I shouldnt have too much trouble. Thanks.

Hi, I bought it 4 days ago, my previous phone is Z2. I realy like XZ Premium. Also i will upload on my YouTube channel comparison between this two phones.

PRO>KOMP.< said:
Hi, I bought it 4 days ago, my previous phone is Z2. I realy like XZ Premium. Also i will upload on my YouTube channel comparison between this two phones.
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What kind of config did you use on your Z2? Was it stock or did you have a custom rom and xposed? Thanks

RJASSI21 said:
What kind of config did you use on your Z2? Was it stock or did you have a custom rom and xposed? Thanks
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Now I have stock rom on Z2, but I used costume roms try oc, optimizing but all in all for me stock is best no lags, no bags...

PRO>KOMP.< said:
Now I have stock rom on Z2, but I used costume roms try oc, optimizing but all in all for me stock is best no lags, no bags...
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I cant unlock my bootloader sadly so I cant oc which gives me more a reason to get an XZ Premium. Sounds like its a worthy upgrade though thanks for all the responses.

RJASSI21 said:
I cant unlock my bootloader sadly so I cant oc which gives me more a reason to get an XZ Premium. Sounds like its a worthy upgrade though thanks for all the responses.
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Yeah I'm very pleased with the phone, I just recorded 4K video in my backyard for YouTube and is BOOM quality, I will upload it...

PRO>KOMP.< said:
Yeah I'm very pleased with the phone, I just recorded 4K video in my backyard for YouTube and is BOOM quality, I will upload it...
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I just ordered an XZ Premium now that I should recieve by the 6-8th September I will still keep my Z2 as a spare. I managed to snag it for £500 it retails for around £600 in the UK so I think I got a good deal and its new too. Hopefully it was worth waiting for a cheaper price to drop. Im sure I will be satisfied with the purchase also in the future when Sony drops support for it there will be more support for it on XDA.

Xpiera z2 was the best sony phone until XZ premium - so if you need a change, its the best moment.

Dragoore said:
Xpiera z2 was the best sony phone until XZ premium - so if you need a change, its the best moment.
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Yeah I think ive made a good choice. Even the XZ was decent but its annoying how Sony release a new phone every 6 months. The XZ1 is the first Sony phone to actually be a bit of a downgrade to that of the previous flagship as its basically an XZ Premium with a 1080p display. Thats as far as im aware ive never seen Sony release a device like this before also if my purchase is legitimate then I will have snagged a bargain too.
One other thing I would like to know though is that does anyone run the device at native 4k all the time? If so is it worth doing and is there much of a difference? I read through the 4k thread but it seems to be mixed. Nobody really says its worth doing or not its kind of mixed. Also I dont really care if it affects battery life as long as its a worthy benefit.

RJASSI21 said:
Yeah I think ive made a good choice. Even the XZ was decent but its annoying how Sony release a new phone every 6 months. The XZ1 is the first Sony phone to actually be a bit of a downgrade to that of the previous flagship as its basically an XZ Premium with a 1080p display. Thats as far as im aware ive never seen Sony release a device like this before also if my purchase is legitimate then I will have snagged a bargain too.
One other thing I would like to know though is that does anyone run the device at native 4k all the time? If so is it worth doing and is there much of a difference? I read through the 4k thread but it seems to be mixed. Nobody really says its worth doing or not its kind of mixed. Also I dont really care if it affects battery life as long as its a worthy benefit.
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I tried it for a bit and I don't think it's worth it.
Sure text looks smooth as a kindle but it makes the phone stutter every now and then.
It also causes some compatibility issues which seem far too inconvenient without a way to switch resolution on the go.
When I do want to use it (during VR), I'll just switch it then switch back.

Xifar said:
I tried it for a bit and I don't think it's worth it.
Sure text looks smooth as a kindle but it makes the phone stutter every now and then.
It also causes some compatibility issues which seem far too inconvenient without a way to switch resolution on the go.
When I do want to use it (during VR), I'll just switch it then switch back.
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Ah OK then so its nothing too major then guess ill be using the phone at its default until some mad mods are released for it if that ever happens. Thanks

I update z2 to xzp premium.
Xzp is a beast, when update Android oreo xzp it will be a beast x 10.

Here is video in 4K yesterday i recorded:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkxrTBy7LNQ

PRO>KOMP.< said:
Here is video in 4K yesterday i recorded:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkxrTBy7LNQ
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Wow this is great! Even by watching this on my Xperia Z2 it looks pretty nice and life like. I would watch it on a 4K TV/monitor but it looks good enough at 1080p on my Xperia Z2 screen. I can only imagine how good it would look on an actual 4K screen though I am tempted to have a look. The colours shown really show how vibrant they are and the auto focus is so much more superior to that of my Z2 just the fact it can focus that close. I cant wait to recieve it I just got confirmation and a tracking number that I should recieve it by Tuesday. Joke is this phone has a better screen than my 4K bravia as Sony dont wanna support HDR for it.
One thing I would like to know. Does the phone still record 120fps at 720p using timeshift video if its still called that or does is the resolution bumped up for 120fps since it supports upto 960fps? Just wondering because with the 960fps you cant pick where you want the slow motion and 720p only looks so good, would be beneficial if its 1080p over 720p and would only make sense since it can record up to a high framerate. Please let me know, thanks.

RJASSI21 said:
Wow this is great! Even by watching this on my Xperia Z2 it looks pretty nice and life like. I would watch it on a 4K TV/monitor but it looks good enough at 1080p on my Xperia Z2 screen. I can only imagine how good it would look on an actual 4K screen though I am tempted to have a look. The colours shown really show how vibrant they are and the auto focus is so much more superior to that of my Z2 just the fact it can focus that close. I cant wait to recieve it I just got confirmation and a tracking number that I should recieve it by Tuesday. Joke is this phone has a better screen than my 4K bravia as Sony dont wanna support HDR for it.
One thing I would like to know. Does the phone still record 120fps at 720p using timeshift video if its still called that or does is the resolution bumped up for 120fps since it supports upto 960fps? Just wondering because with the 960fps you cant pick where you want the slow motion and 720p only looks so good, would be beneficial if its 1080p over 720p and would only make sense since it can record up to a high framerate. Please let me know, thanks.
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Here is screenshot :highfive: :good:

PRO>KOMP.< said:
Here is screenshot :highfive: :good:
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Does the top one work like timeshift video? Also I was wondering if the resolution is the same for all or different for 120fps. Thanks.

Planning to buy the XZ Premium soon. Still good in 2019 and ... ?

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DeblaGaming said:
Hello,
Im planning to buy a used Sony Xperia XZ Premium soon and I have a few Questions before im going to buy it.
1. Is it still good in 2019?
2. Any specific problem thats common on Used/New Devices (Like the Nexus 5X Manufacturing Problem etc.)
3. Any must have tips/things todo right after getting the device?
4. Can i trust Xperfirm and is the Auto Mode Officially Supported.
5. Anything to worry about before installing TWRP/Treble?
Kind Regards
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There r better options than de xz premium , if I was u I would go for the 1+ 6t

DeblaGaming said:
Hello,
Im planning to buy a used Sony Xperia XZ Premium soon and I have a few Questions before im going to buy it.
1. Is it still good in 2019?
2. Any specific problem thats common on Used/New Devices (Like the Nexus 5X Manufacturing Problem etc.)
3. Any must have tips/things todo right after getting the device?
4. Can i trust Xperfirm and is the Auto Mode Officially Supported.
5. Anything to worry about before installing TWRP/Treble?
Kind Regards
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1. For me, yes. I just purchased my second xz premium 2 months back and am extremely happy with it still. Even though it will not receive further official updates past android 9.
2. Not really, make sure the volume up and down work easily, and the speakers are not crackling. And turn it on and off to see if there is a message saying the bootloader is unlocked. If there is, offer a couple of bucks less. (Bear in mind, docomo branded and possibly others are not able to be unlocked)
3. If it has a locked bootloader still (and you no doubt want to unlock it ), there is a method to backup your .TA keys before unlocking, and restore them afterwards.
4. Xperifirm is 100% trustworthy, 1000's will agree. (What is automode?)
5. Nothing to worry about with twrp, everything works as expected.
Treble... Not so much. The XZ Premium does not have native treble. As it was released with nougat, it wasnt a requirement. There is a treble mod in the threads, but its definitely not daily driver material.

Beetle84 said:
1. For me, yes. I just purchased my second xz premium 2 months back and am extremely happy with it still. Even though it will not receive further official updates past android 9.
2. Not really, make sure the volume up and down work easily, and the speakers are not crackling. And turn it on and off to see if there is a message saying the bootloader is unlocked. If there is, offer a couple of bucks less. (Bear in mind, docomo branded and possibly others are not able to be unlocked)
3. If it has a locked bootloader still (and you no doubt want to unlock it ), there is a method to backup your .TA keys before unlocking, and restore them afterwards.
4. Xperifirm is 100% trustworthy, 1000's will agree. (What is automode?)
5. Nothing to worry about with twrp, everything works as expected.
Treble... Not so much. The XZ Premium does not have native treble. As it was released with nougat, it wasnt a requirement. There is a treble mod in the threads, but its definitely not daily driver material.
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Thank you for this awnser. With Question 4 I acually ment Xperifix and its Automatic Mode. Can I trust that Program? Also is 140€ good for a used one? (on ebay Kleinanzeigen Germany / aka Kajiji)

SilverGamer_YT said:
There r better options than de xz premium , if I was u I would go for the 1+ 6t
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Try to even find a OnePlus 3T for under 150€ in germany. Other than broken ones its impossible,and with other Phones ive looked at its the best one for the price.

DeblaGaming said:
Thank you for this awnser. With Question 4 I acually ment Xperifix and its Automatic Mode. Can I trust that Program? Also is 140€ good for a used one? (on ebay Kleinanzeigen Germany / aka Kajiji)
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Xperifix is also trustworthy, but exclusive to Oreo.
On android pie, the camera works normally, the green camera issue that xperifix fixed is no longer a problem.
As for the price im not sure, if it helps i bought a new one in the box from ebay for 420 australian dollars, and can pick up a decent second hand unit for 200 to 300 Australian.

1. Is it still good in 2019?
Yes, and if you're not a gamer, it is pretty easy for you to use this device until 5G is really a thing. Although 4GB RAM is not great even in 2016's standard, 835 is still a powerful chip and somebody informed me that there *are* certain people that modified their maple and installed more RAM.
2. Any specific problem thats common on Used/New Devices (Like the Nexus 5X Manufacturing Problem etc.)
The screen of this device is easily aged and sometimes will be damaged, so please double check before you make your purchase and DO NOT BUY ANY JAPAN CUSTOMIZED PHONE.
Oh and one more thing, unlocking this device can cause lose on some camera features. Please make sure that you have backed up your TA before you unlock. Instructions on how to do so can be found on XDA.
3. Any must have tips/things todo right after getting the device?
Unlock and flash TWRP+Magisk.
Personally I don't like all third party builds that can be found online so maybe I'll build one myself when time is right. As for now, I'm OK with stock ROM rooted.
4. Can i trust Xperfirm and is the Auto Mode Officially Supported.
Yes but I haven't been using Xperfirm for long so my opinion on this one can be ignored.
5. Anything to worry about before installing TWRP/Treble?
The latest TWRP build on twrp.me have some problems and on my Chinese ver. G8142, it can't R/W my data . On 3.2.3 however it is working fine.

If you buy a chrome version the plastic sides gets erased and looks cheap and bad. Buy a housing and a screen protector. And don't leave it under the sun, when it's hot. Summary: 1. Battery last up to 1 day, depending on the usage. 2. Cameras are great. With latest updates it has improved. 3. No lag. 4. Sound on speakers is really low. 5. Careful with the charger. After about 2 years of charging cable it is kind a loose. 6. Don't change the firmware or unlock the bootloader. Not worth it. Phone is quite capable. And Pie version of Android is clean.7. Connectivity is quite a topic. With speakers or watches is working perfectly. For Casting to TV, not so good. Maybe it depends on the TV.. Enjoy

I can sell you mine for 100€

nevenx said:
I can sell you mine for 100€
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seriously m8?
100 euro for this ?

i buy mine in september last year and until now very fast phone and very happy....

DeblaGaming said:
Hello,
Im planning to buy a used Sony Xperia XZ Premium soon and I have a few Questions before im going to buy it.
1. Is it still good in 2019?
2. Any specific problem thats common on Used/New Devices (Like the Nexus 5X Manufacturing Problem etc.)
3. Any must have tips/things todo right after getting the device?
4. Can i trust Xperfirm and is the Auto Mode Officially Supported.
5. Anything to worry about before installing TWRP/Treble?
I do not recommend it ... when I bought it a year ago it was a plane, now sony is not going to give it more support and heats up like a toaster, because of that overheating of the processor, it has caused an orange stain to appear screen. you better buy a Samsung A90 or the Galaxy S10 line
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imponente29 said:
DeblaGaming said:
Hello,
Im planning to buy a used Sony Xperia XZ Premium soon and I have a few Questions before im going to buy it.
1. Is it still good in 2019?
2. Any specific problem thats common on Used/New Devices (Like the Nexus 5X Manufacturing Problem etc.)
3. Any must have tips/things todo right after getting the device?
4. Can i trust Xperfirm and is the Auto Mode Officially Supported.
5. Anything to worry about before installing TWRP/Treble?
I do not recommend it ... when I bought it a year ago it was a plane, now sony is not going to give it more support and heats up like a toaster, because of that overheating of the processor, it has caused an orange stain to appear screen. you better buy a Samsung A90 or the Galaxy S10 line
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Thanks
But, you know that that device is cheap, which means that i have a low budget. So don't recommend the top line of phones as a replacement for an older and cheaper phone.
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well the device have not the best developer nor Sony support, but if u know what u are doing u can be happy, all games i tested here were still fine, if the device u get is used, check not only if its unlocked but actually batterry sot, since this phone is 3,2A only a weared battery might not be what u want. Else i am still very happy with it.

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It really depends on the price. I got my XZP last august I think for around $120 (USD). This phone is worth it if you have sweaty hands. I can still touch the screen without wiping it despite of having a sweaty hands. Most newer phones doesn't have that kind of screen at that price range. The specs are okay for me since I don't game on my phone. Battery life is a bit meh having only 5 hours SOT with stamina mode turned on (only 3.5 hours if its turned off). The camera is still good too (both front and rear). And it still looks cool. You can compare it to other modern flagships today when it comes to design.

BobLao said:
1. Is it still good in 2019?
Yes, and if you're not a gamer, it is pretty easy for you to use this device until 5G is really a thing. Although 4GB RAM is not great even in 2016's standard, 835 is still a powerful chip and somebody informed me that there *are* certain people that modified their maple and installed more RAM.
2. Any specific problem thats common on Used/New Devices (Like the Nexus 5X Manufacturing Problem etc.)
The screen of this device is easily aged and sometimes will be damaged, so please double check before you make your purchase and DO NOT BUY ANY JAPAN CUSTOMIZED PHONE.
Oh and one more thing, unlocking this device can cause lose on some camera features. Please make sure that you have backed up your TA before you unlock. Instructions on how to do so can be found on XDA.
3. Any must have tips/things todo right after getting the device?
Unlock and flash TWRP+Magisk.
Personally I don't like all third party builds that can be found online so maybe I'll build one myself when time is right. As for now, I'm OK with stock ROM rooted.
4. Can i trust Xperfirm and is the Auto Mode Officially Supported.
Yes but I haven't been using Xperfirm for long so my opinion on this one can be ignored.
5. Anything to worry about before installing TWRP/Treble?
The latest TWRP build on twrp.me have some problems and on my Chinese ver. G8142, it can't R/W my data . On 3.2.3 however it is working fine.
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What's the difference between Japanese version and global version? Is that really matter? Im going to buy XZP japan version later, because its quite cheapy, but now im doubtful

Ardianhu said:
What's the difference between Japanese version and global version? Is that really matter? Im going to buy XZP japan version later, because its quite cheapy, but now im doubtful
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JP ver can't get bootloader unlocked thus no rooting or TWRP. Certain batch can do so but I don't recommend trying to get your hands on one unit cuz it's quite difficult. Stock JP rom contains docomo's bloatware and some japan only modifications but you *can* adb them out.
nothing more.

imponente29 said:
DeblaGaming said:
Hello,
Im planning to buy a used Sony Xperia XZ Premium soon and I have a few Questions before im going to buy it.
1. Is it still good in 2019?
2. Any specific problem thats common on Used/New Devices (Like the Nexus 5X Manufacturing Problem etc.)
3. Any must have tips/things todo right after getting the device?
4. Can i trust Xperfirm and is the Auto Mode Officially Supported.
5. Anything to worry about before installing TWRP/Treble?
I do not recommend it ... when I bought it a year ago it was a plane, now sony is not going to give it more support and heats up like a toaster, because of that overheating of the processor, it has caused an orange stain to appear screen. you better buy a Samsung A90 or the Galaxy S10 line
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Root solves 99% of these issues.
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Still a decent phone for overall use that beats some newest mid range phones easily, depents what u wanna use it for
iRecommend it if u get it for good bucks...