Considering this phone - Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers

Hi.
I have an Xperia Z5, and I had found out I couldn't unlock my bootloader. So i am thinking about upgrading to a Xperia XZ. Is there anything I should know about the phone? If it overheats etc.
Also, the reason I am getting the upgrade is because I can't unlock my bootloader. Are all the Xperia XZ phones bootloader unlockable? And how would I find out if it could be unlocked before I purchase it?
Many thanks,
-MegaBytesMe

MegaBytesMe said:
Hi.
I have an Xperia Z5, and I had found out I couldn't unlock my bootloader. So i am thinking about upgrading to a Xperia XZ. Is there anything I should know about the phone? If it overheats etc.
Also, the reason I am getting the upgrade is because I can't unlock my bootloader. Are all the Xperia XZ phones bootloader unlockable? And how would I find out if it could be unlocked before I purchase it?
Many thanks,
-MegaBytesMe
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1. Consider buying XZs , it has 4gigs Ram and better processor and slight difference in price!
2. there are LOCKED Z5, LOCKED XZ and LOCKED XZs in market! you need to makesure to buy International versions. at vendor dial *#*#7378423#*#* , this will open service menu , search under configuration " Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes ", if its YES , buy this version
3. both XZ and XZs heats up but still better than Z5. and oreo has better battery life

I bought a xz at the beginning of the year, and I'm 100% unsatisfied. If you chill on XDA and use custom ROMs etc, I would never recommend this phone... I'm getting a new one next week, lost faith in Sony after having used a couple of them. They simply don't cut it. The only plus is the water resistance and the frontal stereo speakers.

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Z3 ; New SONY flagship

What U thing about Xperia Z3 and what is the incentive to change from Xperia Z to Z3 ?
TOKKY911 said:
What U thing about Xperia Z3 and what is the incentive to change from Xperia Z to Z3 ?
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The Z3 is an incremental change from the Z2 when it comes to specs, and has a physical redesign. Compared to the Xperia Z though, it's a much better phone. Better camera, much better specs, far better screen (IPS LCD vs TFT). The Z is still a very capable phone though, so it's up to you if you actually need the upgrade or not.
There are 3 threads already established that are devoted to discussions about devices, please read, and if necessary, repost your question in one of these threads: The what should I buy thread or the The Device Suggestion Thread or the The Device Comparison Thread.
There are also several other discussion threads that you probably should review to help you. They are What phone do you wish you had? or
The Worst Android Device That You've Ever Had & Why or even this place that talks about The best phone you ever owned.

Xperia E4

http://blogs.sonymobile.com/press_release/unlock-entertainment-with-new-xperia-e4/?rl=global-en Xperia E3's successor just got relased. It features a Mediash... Mediatek MT6582, with 5" qHD display, 8GB of storage ,No LTE,no NFC, no Omnibalance design and 2300Mah battery. Also Android Lollipop preinstalled
Our E3 is much better :3
RSXtm said:
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/press_release/unlock-entertainment-with-new-xperia-e4/?rl=global-en Xperia E3's successor just got relased. It features a Mediash... Mediatek MT6582, with 5" qHD display, 8GB of storage ,No LTE,no NFC, no Omnibalance design and 2300Mah battery. Also Android Lollipop preinstalled
Our E3 is much better :3
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Everything that has Qualcomm is much better that this crap.
With Mediatek you can't expect unofficial nor even official updates.
RSXtm said:
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/press_release/unlock-entertainment-with-new-xperia-e4/?rl=global-en Xperia E3's successor just got relased. It features a Mediash... Mediatek MT6582, with 5" qHD display, 8GB of storage ,No LTE,no NFC, no Omnibalance design and 2300Mah battery. Also Android Lollipop preinstalled
Our E3 is much better :3
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I'm very pleased with my Xperia E3 D2203. The battery lasts 2 days of use. So yeah! Hope that Android L comes in this year xD
ViVa[DOUD] said:
I'm very pleased with my Xperia E3 D2203. The battery lasts 2 days of use. So yeah! Hope that Android L comes in this year xD
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Actually this device has everything. More expensive phones aren't "smarter", they have just, you know, more power.
Only internal storage sucks, 8 GB would be enough.
Lollipop?? Its kitkat
Vynikal said:
Actually this device has everything. More expensive phones aren't "smarter", they have just, you know, more power.
Only internal storage sucks, 8 GB would be enough.
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E4 is worse than E3 it only give us 0.1 ghz faster cpu for buying crappy mediatek cpu
only good thing in it was 8gb memory and lollypop. if i have to choice a phone i will choice E3 not E4 cuz it has Mediatek cpu.
Guys, say sayonara to lollipop
Well well well guys, we have now a new entry level flagship called Xperia E4 (E3 succesor) . I know that MediaTek chipset are crappy and low power proccesors when you compare it with Qualcomm, please dont get dissapointed or sad about our little E3 D22XX. We must focus on our devices in order to standing out among others.
So, at this point i have made a thinking about the situation: probably we´re not going to get a taste sweet of lollipop. Enjoy CM12! with our powerful E3 22XX
See the new rotten kid on the block
More from the new kid on the block
Hi guys, here´s a video from our russian friends showing us the Xperia E4 (isnt a unboxing) and looks very reliable and real. I think the guys are a little bit disappointed because is mediatek (i heard that when they talk)
As you can see even the Xperia E4 has android 4.4 kitkat inside, there´s no lollipop or material design around.
And here we have both devices, head to head, the fight between E3 and E4 in the official sony publicitary spots
lexiyuri said:
Hi guys, here´s a video from our russian friends showing us the Xperia E4 (isnt a unboxing) and looks very reliable and real. I think the guys are a little bit disappointed because is mediatek (i heard that when they talk)
As you can see even the Xperia E4 has android 4.4 kitkat inside, there´s no lollipop or material design around.
And here we have both devices, head to head, the fight between E3 and E4 in the official sony publicitary spots
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It has just two things better in software side:
Grey statusbar and navbar in Sony apps (E3 is the only Xperia that has black navbar and statusbar in sony apps)
Z3 camera, it has improved speed and quality image
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Also Android Lollipop preinstalled
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However, the phone will have preinstalled Android Kitkat 4.4.4. I find that it does not pay to change trains at him because of the stronger batteries or Ultra mode Stamina
Well, today we received another slap in the face: Xperia E4g LTE with dual Sim and single Sim support is going to be released in April 2015. E4g is just a little bit tiny lower compared with E4 gsm. theres Nothing of improvements because E4g remains with mediatek and Mali instead of Qualcomm and adreno.
In fact E4 and E4g are new low end devices from Sony. its obvious for everyone that economic crisis made Sony reduce quality in new low end devices. that risk chess movement may not keep the Faith in Sony old customers but can invite new users to enjoy the brand.
by the way, I think E3 is better than E4g and E4 because we have everything we need in a solid device(I mean NFC, LTE and good chip set). we dont need dual sim, we only need a better front facing camera and 4 GB more of internal memory, lollipop and that's it!!!.
an enhanced E3 would be a better idea
Root E4 Dual Sim (E2115)
Hello, i had unllock bootloader of this phone (model E2115), but i can not root it.
Does anyone know how ?
Thanks
I bought one yesterday on the local vendor and I can say right away, it's horrible. I can't believe Sony launched this crap as a mid level smartphone. I had a Mlais Mx28+ that was more "machine" than this E4.
At first impression the THICK design was what made me hate it right away.
137 x 74.6 x 10.5 mm (5.39 x 2.94 x 0.41 in).
When I've opened the back cover, surprise surprise, No removable Battery...
For a brand that stands out as a green loving enviromental group, this option makes us wonder... Who are you? Apple?
On the rest part it's all the same as the phone I had. But mine costed only €79...
Here's a thought. Ask what users want in a phone, compromise it the best you can and try not to think just about profit.
I'm going to turn this back.
bravesoul said:
I bought one yesterday on the local vendor and I can say right away, it's horrible. I can't believe Sony launched this crap as a mid level smartphone. I had a Mlais Mx28+ that was more "machine" than this E4.
At first impression the THICK design was what made me hate it right away.
137 x 74.6 x 10.5 mm (5.39 x 2.94 x 0.41 in).
When I've opened the back cover, surprise surprise, No removable Battery...
For a brand that stands out as a green loving enviromental group, this option makes us wonder... Who are you? Apple?
On the rest part it's all the same as the phone I had. But mine costed only €79...
Here's a thought. Ask what users want in a phone, compromise it the best you can and try not to think just about profit.
I'm going to turn this back.
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E4 is really crap that has sony logo on it everyone should buy E3 instead of E4.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 dual using XDA app.
km211121 said:
Hello, i had unllock bootloader of this phone (model E2115), but i can not root it.
Does anyone know how ?
Thanks
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Hi! Can you tell how you unblocked bootloader? Thanks!
dredwork said:
Hi! Can you tell how you unblocked bootloader? Thanks!
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Hello,
go to that site :
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
and select from the List "Sony Xperia E3" because E4 is not in the list, but is working. Follow the procedure step by step.
My advice is, DON'T Unlock your bootloader yet, because you will cannot update the firmware after that. Wait o few months to get some updates and then Unlock.
Although, there is a tool and a procedure to get back to a stock ROM and Relock the bootloader, but is not working for E4, because E4 is not fully supported yet.
Root xperia e4.
For root xperia e4 use kingo Root, it works with me.
so you guys are saying xperia E3 is a better phone than xperia e4?
twrp for xperia e4g
Hello sir,
Can any one guide how to install twrp in xperia e4g dual
Thanks in advance
Sudhakarmamilla
Is it really that bad ?
I might get it soon.
Or maybe E3, but i like E4 much more.

Port Z3 roms to Z3V

Hi, Guys:
I see not much of activities for this Z3v ROM, and I do have z3v in my hand
Really want to taste z3/z5 rom port on this phone
Do you have any idea on how to ?
rfresh said:
Hi, Guys:
I see not much of activities for this Z3v ROM, and I do have z3v in my hand
Really want to taste z3/z5 rom port on this phone
Do you have any idea on how to ?
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do not flash any roms not designed for the z3v specifically. I guarantee you will regret it as your phone will no longer work and you more than likely will not be able to fix this even with flashtool and remember Sony pc companion doesn't work either-thanks Verizon. You can port the z5 apps if you want-I've done some not really worth it-you could delete over 150 apps and still retain 99% functionality on this firmware.most the themes and sound mods for the z series work on the z3v (use extreme caution). Don't mess with the camera...ps for the sound mods search heavly pick once as they don't like to be flashed over each other.

DRM Patch for Xperia z5 DUAL

I recently buy a xperia z5 DUAL but i discover that the bootloader was unlocked....:crying: so im very disapointed because i contact to sony support an they said me they cannot help me with the DRM keys so if anyone of the developers can make a DRM Patch like z3 and prior devices. it´ll be awesome please
ovbiusly for the z5 DUAL
yesterday i was walking down the street, just regular business. then i looked up and stared at some clouds and i swear: one of them looked like obama!

It's OFFICIAL! Xperia Z5 will NOT be updated to OREO

Unfortunately Sony has disappointed us as usual and shared its official list with the devices that will be updated to Android 8.0 and our device is not included.. The update starts from Xperia X and higher [emoji115]
• Xperia X
• Xperia X Performance
• Xperia XZ
• Xperia XZ Premium
• Xperia XZs
• Xperia XA1
• Xperia XA1 Ultra
• Xperia XA1 Ultra Plus
• Xperia Touch
Source : XB
Sent from my E6633 using Tapatalk
We wait for third party ROM.
Sent from my Xperia Z5 using XDA Labs
That's bad. It should be updated... :'(
Nevermind, LineageOS & crDroid will (and Carbonrom, AOSP, etc..). Honestly, since we can install most of the Sony apps on these roms, there are not much advantages to use stock roms, but there are many advantages to use the former...!!
Yesterday I asked on the Sony Chat if there is an update next Nougat 7.1.1 for the Xperia Z5 and they said me yes.
eddymjj said:
Yesterday I asked on the Sony Chat if there is an update next Nougat 7.1.1 for the Xperia Z5 and they said me yes.
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They lie
Byt XA and XA ultra has worse specs Than the Z5 they even have only 2gb of ram and 720p screens
hoss_n2 said:
Byt XA and XA ultra has worse specs Than the Z5 they even have only 2gb of ram and 720p screens
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XA and XA ultra will not get Oreo, check the list.
shehabskull said:
Unfortunately Sony has disappointed us as usual and shared its official list with the devices that will be updated to Android 8.0 and our device is not included.. The update starts from Xperia X and higher [emoji115]
• Xperia X
• Xperia X Performance
• Xperia XZ
• Xperia XZ Premium
• Xperia XZs
• Xperia XA1
• Xperia XA1 Ultra
• Xperia XA1 Ultra Plus
• Xperia Touch
Source : XB
Sent from my E6633 using Tapatalk
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It's not official yet.
It doesnt matter if our z5 is capable of getting Oreo update or not.
Sony has 24 months or how much to support their devices.
I strongly believed that we were going to get Oreo update, as you all know Z5 has no problems whatsoever, and believed sony will make exception and support to our device, but i was wrong.
Oreo update with the XZ1 ui would be really really refreshing for our device.
Sent from my E6653 using Tapatalk
I guess it's not uet final. The announcement was for devices that will be updated first.
But no official announcement that Z5 update will stop. Let's wait and see..
Sony is very generous...hehehe
spaha-bih said:
It doesnt matter if our z5 is capable of getting Oreo update or not.
Sony has 24 months or how much to support their devices.
I strongly believed that we were going to get Oreo update, as you all know Z5 has no problems whatsoever, and believed sony will make exception and support to our device, but i was wrong.
Oreo update with the XZ1 ui would be really really refreshing for our device.
Sent from my E6653 using Tapatalk
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correct :/
Are there any update?
Is it sure in your opinion that Z5 will not receive oreo?
farrokh19 said:
Are there any update?
Is it sure in your opinion that Z5 will not receive oreo?
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Z5 might receive Oreo, just not from Sony.
It might well still be a good thing tho.
The Z5 has been out for 2 years, received 3 major OS updates (5.1.1 to 7.1.1) and timely security patches.
Honestly, I prefer well-built and stable updates to poorly-built and full of bugs ones.
Just look at how we received Nougat, the 32.3.A.2.33 update was a joke (they tried to push it out as soon as possible).
Even now the 32.4.A.0.160 (most stable of Nougat) is nowhere near as stable as 5.11 Marshmallow.
So yeah, it might be a good thing not to have half-heartedly developed builts (the XZ line is way more popular to non-Sony fans btw)
Also, we have some really devoted and dedicated developers for our device (kudos!), who revise their codes every single day and fill their ROMs with lastest Google security patches.
Oreo will come to the Z5 for sure, not just from Sony.
http://www.phonandroid.com/android-o-oreo-smartphones-compatibles.html
look this link ...
Time to buy new phone. circle of Z5's life has come to an end
parydia said:
http://www.phonandroid.com/android-o-oreo-smartphones-compatibles.html
look this link ...
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Xperia L1, XA and E5, too? Yeah, sure. Hell would rather freeze over. It's most likely a clickbait article, that's all it is.
humm, probabely.. you're right
Keramzyt said:
Xperia L1, XA and E5, too? Yeah, sure. Hell would rather freeze over. It's most likely a clickbait article, that's all it is.
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Nothing surprising: after 2 years vendors usually stop updating firmwares. Most of Z5 line owners already knew that Nougat would have been the last major release.
Now there's space for AOSP.

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