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This phone is the best in its price range in my country,but I have read some reviews and user opinions and found issues like :
-phone memory filling unnecessarily
-camera quality, focusing,over exposure
-mic quality
-restarting due to home screen wallpapers
-touch screen sensitivity
-wifi not stable
I dunno whether they are present in all phones or just some, so could u guys tell us the truth about those issues????
Thanks

The only issues I never noticed on my phone are restarts due to wallpapers and WiFi being unstable. Everything else happens with me.
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ImTooNoob said:
The only issues I never noticed on my phone are restarts due to wallpapers and WiFi being unstable. Everything else happens with me.
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Everything else ??? LOL,that's no biggie , i think the touch screen sensitivity problem comes from the fact that many owners of sony xperia l used to have sony xperia sola which has a super sensitive screen and they aren't used to the less sensitive screen of xperia l .
Well, any other issues other than those ???????

ahhm2011 said:
-phone memory filling unnecessarily
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Don't have that problem but I heard that is due to cache which I'm cleaning nearly everyday.
ahhm2011 said:
-camera quality, focusing,over exposure
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Yee, have that too. You have to lower down a exposure otherwise your photo will get nearly white. It's only on 2.17 firmware, on 1.36 it was way better so Sony have to fix it.
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-mic quality
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Nothing wrong here, they here me clear everytime I'm talking. The only thing I found out is that the microphone in my phone take's a little longer to start work than it supposed to be.
ahhm2011 said:
-restarting due to home screen wallpapers
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Nothing here too, even after moded some theme's in phone.
ahhm2011 said:
-touch screen sensitivity
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Yee, have to touch it harder but you will get use to it after a time.
ahhm2011 said:
-wifi not stable
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That's your router problem, it's working perfectly well on my friends router's and my two router's.

damian01211 said:
Don't have that problem but I heard that is due to cache which I'm cleaning nearly everyday.
Yee, have that too. You have to lower down a exposure otherwise your photo will get nearly white. It's only on 2.17 firmware, on 1.36 it was way better so Sony have to fix it.
Nothing wrong here, they here me clear everytime I'm talking. The only thing I found out is that the microphone in my phone take's a little longer to start work than it supposed to be.
Nothing here too, even after moded some theme's in phone.
Yee, have to touch it harder but you will get use to it after a time.
That's your router problem, it's working perfectly well on my friends router's and my two router's.
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So the only serious issue is the phone memory filling ??

ahhm2011 said:
So the only serious issue is the phone memory filling ??
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Yes, I think is due to cache but I have heard it also happend to users using Spotify etc.
Maybe Sony will fix it in the next update.

ahhm2011 said:
This phone is the best in its price range in my country,but I have read some reviews and user opinions and found issues like :
-phone memory filling unnecessarily
-camera quality, focusing,over exposure
-mic quality
-restarting due to home screen wallpapers
-touch screen sensitivity
-wifi not stable
I dunno whether they are present in all phones or just some, so could u guys tell us the truth about those issues????
Thanks
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I would only say touch sensitivity. Remember, it already has a screen protector so using another film sheet will reduce the sensitivity.

Hnk1 said:
I would only say touch sensitivity. Remember, it already has a screen protector so using another film sheet will reduce the sensitivity.
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Are you sure? If use anti-finger or diamond can fix it?
Remove original protector replace new one?

meiax93 said:
Are you sure? If use anti-finger or diamond can fix it?
Remove original protector replace new one?
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The Xperia L has a plastic protective layer over the screen. This is default and should not be removed. You may blame it partially for touch issues.
I have read that Xperia L has extra protection on its screen due to this company fitted transparent plastic cover.
The default plastic protective layer should not be confused with a phone screen's protector which is usually bought separately and saves scratches on screen.
I was using a normal protector which wasnot made for Xperia L and thus it wasnt perfect. However, yesterday I got a new screen protector which has improved the touch response drastically. I think it is matt finished / super clear material. It improved my multi touch issues even when I pinch in vertical direction

ahhm2011 said:
This phone is the best in its price range in my country,but I have read some reviews and user opinions and found issues like :
-phone memory filling unnecessarily
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Oh most definitely. My memory has been maxed out for a week and all cache is cleared. I have no idea what to do.

Iris unlocking and sun glasses

Just noticed that my phone unlocks itself by scanning my irises even if I have my sun glasses on???
Maybe the scanner is too powerful I thought...so I covered one of the lenses with my hand...and tried unlocking it again...
And it did...it unlocked by scanning just one side of my face and with sun glasses on...
Maybe it is time to go back to the pin option.

hfmartins said:
I covered one of the lenses with my hand[,] and tried unlocking it again[.]
And it did[.]
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Yup, one eye is all it needs to recognize.
Maybe it is time to go back to the pin option.
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Why? Matching just one iris is secure enough--and certainly more secure than a short PIN.

Yea just like the note 7 it works very well and fast

Touch screen stoped working

So I droped the phone into water. And you should always turn off the device and let it dry. The problem was that the phone turned on and off itself. 2 days later when I have let it dry, I can start the phone. There is a bit of misscoloring on the screen. But when I try to enter my password, it doesn't recognize my finger. One time the screen changed like it was recognising a finger but that was only for a split second. Do you think the chip is dead? Can I remote control it somehow? I have rooted and have twrp installed. Thanks for answers

From what you say, it's damaged from water, one thing you can do is to buy a replacement for the FP sensor.
Still, wait a couple of days, it may begin to work properly again.

PalakMi said:
From what you say, it's damaged from water, one thing you can do is to buy a replacement for the FP sensor.
Still, wait a couple of days, it may begin to work properly again.
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Where do one buy a FP sensor?

MasadanThe said:
Where do one buy a FP sensor?
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eBay, or something. Just type honor 8 fingerprint sensor. Buy you must teardown your phone like that.

MasadanThe said:
Where do one buy a FP sensor?
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There are many websites, like the one mentioned in the previous post.
However, I advise you to take to a repairman to replace it (if you don't have experience with this sort of things)

PalakMi said:
There are many websites, like the one mentioned in the previous post.
However, I advise you to take to a repairman to replace it (if you don't have experience with this sort of things)
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I don't really understand what the fingerprint sensor have to do with the touch function on the screen.

MasadanThe said:
I don't really understand what the fingerprint sensor have to do with the touch function on the screen.
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It's my bad, when you said the chip and finger in the same sentence, I didn't see the screen part.
I apologise, my bad.

Fingerprint sensor

I haven't seen any real review of the fingerprint sensor - only comments about the position on the screen.
Since there is no face or iris detection like on the Note 9, the fingerprint sensor will have to be pretty good.
Any ideas about this?
Edit: I just found one review that says there is face detection, which is a relief if it's true. I definitely saw one report that said there was only the fingerprint, so I'm now hoping that was wrong.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlMMXKKyfu4

RR-99 said:
I haven't seen any real review of the fingerprint sensor - only comments about the position on the screen.
Since there is no face or iris detection like on the Note 9, the fingerprint sensor will have to be pretty good.
Any ideas about this?
Edit: I just found one review that says there is face detection, which is a relief if it's true. I definitely saw one report that said there was only the fingerprint, so I'm now hoping that was wrong..
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Well i hope they have improved the under screen scanner from the S10 plus because it was garbage. I actually sold my s10 plus because it was so unreliable.
There is face unlock but if it works like the s10 plus it is not secure and can be spoofed with a picture of yourself. I didnt use that feature due to this on the S10 plus and since the fingerprint scanner was trash ended up using a pin/pattern.
I didnt spend $1500 on a 2019 device to use old unlock tech lim
Iike like that.
They should have brought back the retina scanner to secure the face unlock

About 11:30 in you'll see the fingerprint sensor test. Appears flawless according to Unbox Therapy. Most people who had issues with the S10 fingerprint sensor had those issues due to the screen protectors they were using, even though they blame the phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIn1mbgBhww

Semantics said:
About 11:30 in you'll see the fingerprint sensor test. Appears flawless according to Unbox Therapy. Most people who had issues with the S10 fingerprint sensor had those issues due to the screen protectors they were using, even though they blame the phone.
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I was using the factory installed screen protector on my S10 plus and the scanner was still terribly unreliable.
And Lew was not unlocking from a black screen in that video either which made a big difference on my s10 plus.
If i hit the power button to view the lock screen then unlocked it was more reliable but from a locked black screen it was less than 50% reliable.

force70 said:
I was using the factory installed screen protector on my S10 plus and the scanner was still terribly unreliable.
And Lew was not unlocking from a black screen in that video either which made a big difference on my s10 plus.
If i hit the power button to view the lock screen then unlocked it was more reliable but from a locked black screen it was less than 50% reliable.
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I still think it had something to do with the Samsung screen protectors too, even though they claimed they were designed for that purpose. I do not use a screen protector at all. If anything happens to my screen it costs me 29 bucks to get a new one so I generally don't have any sensitivity issues.

Semantics said:
I still think it had something to do with the Samsung screen protectors too, even though they claimed they were designed for that purpose. I do not use a screen protector at all. If anything happens to my screen it costs me 29 bucks to get a new one so I generally don't have any sensitivity issues.
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It will cost me alot more than that to replace my screen here in Canada!

Semantics said:
I still think it had something to do with the Samsung screen protectors too, even though they claimed they were designed for that purpose. I do not use a screen protector at all. If anything happens to my screen it costs me 29 bucks to get a new one so I generally don't have any sensitivity issues.
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How do you get a $29 screen replacement?

jejb said:
How do you get a $29 screen replacement?
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Verizon insurance for 13 bucks a month. Unlimited screen repair on supported devices.

Semantics said:
Verizon insurance for 13 bucks a month. Unlimited screen repair on supported devices.
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I wish we had that here,i can get device protection from rogers but it has a deductible each time and its over 100

Semantics said:
Verizon insurance for 13 bucks a month. Unlimited screen repair on supported devices.
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Ah, gotcha'. When I look at that, though, I also add in the $13 a month for a total cost of $341 over 2 years, including one screen replacement. Not saying it's a ripoff or anything. I have used my insurance and was glad to have it. I just like to look at the total cost.

Many thanks for the link to that review, it puts my mind at rest.
I don't use screen protectors because I always use use a folding case - never broken a screen yet.

Face unlocking is there. But I believe it uses just the camera no special sensor. I presume

pbp123454321 said:
Face unlocking is there. But I believe it uses just the camera no special sensor. I presume
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Yes so not secure at all like the S10 plus..totally useless.
They really should have left the retina scanner on the newer stuff....losing that is a problem.

force70 said:
Yes so not secure at all like the S10 plus..totally useless.
They really should have left the retina scanner on the newer stuff....losing that is a problem.
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I totally agree! I even think note 9 was hands down the best true note phone the made.

The ultrasonic FP sensor is not an improved one or 2nd gen. or something, it's the same one used in the s10 series, now placed up.

pbp123454321 said:
I totally agree! I even think note 9 was hands down the best true note phone the made.
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Yes, I agree with you. I went from a nexus with it in the back as well, then the moto fingerprint reader at the base in the front to the back, and now it's going to the front again. I'm 80% sure I've disliked each transition but thelis iteration makes me the most nervous. The only thing I like about Apple is the Face ID as it's very quick. Though I don't like having my phone unlocked each time I pull it out. Plus, my work has strict security rules for keeping locked.

Virgo_Guy said:
The ultrasonic FP sensor is not an improved one or 2nd gen. or something, it's the same one used in the s10 series, now placed up.
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Well thats not good because it sucked on the S10 plus and is the main reason i got rid of it.
I could have a very short stay on the Note 10 plus if it is as bad....unfortunate since its an amazing device but being able to reliably and consistently unlock your device on the 1st attempt is a basic feature.

zedwards said:
Yes, I agree with you. I went from a nexus with it in the back as well, then the moto fingerprint reader at the base in the front to the back, and now it's going to the front again. I'm 80% sure I've disliked each transition but thelis iteration makes me the most nervous. The only thing I like about Apple is the Face ID as it's very quick. Though I don't like having my phone unlocked each time I pull it out. Plus, my work has strict security rules for keeping locked.
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Business requires it to be locked?? Omg remember the nexus with the stars back, was totally ahead of its time! I loved it. I'm actually getting use to the fingerprint and face unlock of the note, has tons of settings, and not to let it unlock after recognizing the face

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Business requires it to be locked?? Omg remember the nexus with the stars back, was totally ahead of its time! I loved it. I'm actually getting use to the fingerprint and face unlock of the note, has tons of settings, and not to let it unlock after recognizing the face
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Yes, in order for me to have work email on my phone, corporate security policy requires using a pin with 7 numbers/letters and not just 4, or using a fingerprint reader, but no face unlock. Fun stuff.
Nexus had such a great fp reader! Was pretty responsive and the same place as the note 9. Will need to get used to maybe using my thumb now?

zedwards said:
Yes, in order for me to have work email on my phone, corporate security policy requires using a pin with 7 numbers/letters and not just 4, or using a fingerprint reader, but no face unlock. Fun stuff.
Nexus had such a great fp reader! Was pretty responsive and the same place as the note 9. Will need to get used to maybe using my thumb now?
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Oh wow, what secrets do u have on your phone lol. I'm talking about the nexus 4 but ur right! I had the 5x and loved it !! The gestures too felt so intuitive not a gimmick.. I'm use to it already. Took like 2 days lol. I wish the punch hole was in the corner tho. But it is what it be

SM-N9860 HK Version - any issues with Fingerprint scanner with factory protector

So we get the screen - protector pre-installed, and this is my 1st ever fingerprint ( under the skin ) phone
I cannot make it work perfectly as well
it takes for it to recognize it for registration
I even followed the tip where I make 2 fingerprints of the same thumb
I look at videos where ppl are touching it gently
I have to press hard if it works but most times, it doesnt recognize and I have to sorta try few angles beofe I do this
Is it because of screen protector?
Any help, tips please and if anyone can show me how their works coz I swear I am having issues

this is my 3rd sammy with the screen scanner...they work so so with the factory screen protector (this one has been the best out of s10 plus, note 10 plus) but they work way better if you remove it.
of course then your screen is vulnerable but that's the choice pretty much.
im using my note 9 today and much prefer the scanner on the back still lol

Finger print is a hit or miss for me and I don't have a screen protector ??*

inningsdefeat500 said:
So we get the screen - protector pre-installed, and this is my 1st ever fingerprint ( under the skin ) phone
I cannot make it work perfectly as well
it takes for it to recognize it for registration
I even followed the tip where I make 2 fingerprints of the same thumb
I look at videos where ppl are touching it gently
I have to press hard if it works but most times, it doesnt recognize and I have to sorta try few angles beofe I do this
Is it because of screen protector?
Any help, tips please and if anyone can show me how their works coz I swear I am having issues
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It works very well for me. Not ideal but really well with the built-in screen protector.
There is one hack to make biometrics work faster - go to Optimise Battery Usage permissions and untick the com.samsung.android.biometrics entry. This will allow biometrics service to always work and will improve biometrics response time greatly.

It works, like on n10 before it. Not as good and fast as one on one plus 8 pro which I had before but it works. Best advice is to buy gearfit 2 pro or some from active watches and make it as a trusted device
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VirtualWaver said:
It works very well for me. Not ideal but really well with the built-in screen protector.
There is one hack to make biometrics work faster - go to Optimise Battery Usage permissions and untick the com.samsung.android.biometrics entry. This will allow biometrics service to always work and will improve biometrics response time greatly.
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Didn't feel a difference from this.

UK, Sim free handset, already tried the register the same finger twice and wasn't helping. Now got one finger four times but still the same issue. It fails so often that sometimes it goes over the 5 allowable attempts, or is just very slow, and also needs a harder press that my previous Notes.
It still has factory screen protector on.
Any suggestions?
And how do you find the "Optimise Battery Usage permissions and untick the com.samsung.android.biometrics"
Thanks.

Try to learn to use face unlock (I'm on same path jow)...fp on S and N samsung devices is terrable! I had one plus 8 pro one month and after optical reader, this ultrasonic is disaster [emoji849]
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Proday said:
Try to learn to use face unlock (I'm on same path jow)...fp on S and N samsung devices is terrable! I had one plus 8 pro one month and after optical reader, this ultrasonic is disaster [emoji849]
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Working great on S20U and N20U here
Register same fingerprint 2-3 times
Disable Battery optimisation for Biometrics
Disable Unlock Animation
Enable Increase Touch Sensitivity
Both phones unlock with FP with hardly even a touch

Mby if you work in office and have perfect hands (fingers). For people that works at a construction yard this is a no go (have s20 and n20 ultra 5g right now with me)!
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Proday said:
Mby if you work in office and have perfect hands (fingers). For people that works at a construction yard this is a no go (have s20 and n20 ultra 5g right now with me)!
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Well yea, if your fingerprints are a mess then a fingerprint reader isn't going to read them very well, kinda obvious?

*Detection* said:
Well yea, if your fingerprints are a mess then a fingerprint reader isn't going to read them very well, kinda obvious?
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As I sad, on One plus 8 pro fp works like a charm (I had a few weeks even samsung s10 lite; for a miles better than this samsung flagships)!
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