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NFC sticker

My NFC sticker became scratchy and ugly.I was thinking of removing it.
Anyone did this?
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I took mine off straight away, I dont think it has a use other than letting you know it has nfc. It came off pretty easy. Pretty much fell off.
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Remove it its just for guidance
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DarkKrypt said:
Remove it its just for guidance
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Which NFC sticker? You got it in the box?

Its the sticker thats stuck on the back of the phone.
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the one on the back of the phone as steve17harris said.

steve17harris said:
Its the sticker thats stuck on the back of the phone.
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Oh my. I thought that was the nfc sensor itself sticking out.
/me slaps forehead.
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take dat ***** off dude ))

I think Sony should have etched the NFC logo in the same way as the Xperia logo...
SF

Thanks for the tip. The sticker became ugly after only 2 days. Nice to read that I could take it off. The back looks a lot better without.
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I really don't understand why sony puts those ugly stickers on the back. Ok, it has NFC, we got it
Maybe they thought it was too damn sexy without those?

I think it's better then embedding the nfc logo into the phone.
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Retxud said:
I really don't understand why sony puts those ugly stickers on the back. Ok, it has NFC, we got it
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Same reason why every company thinks it's necessary to put all those stickers on laptops in front of the keyboard... Very annoying for sure!

Retxud said:
I really don't understand why sony puts those ugly stickers on the back. Ok, it has NFC, we got it
Maybe they thought it was too damn sexy without those?
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It shows the placement of nfc, I think
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Sushifiend said:
I think Sony should have etched the NFC logo in the same way as the Xperia logo...
SF
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+10, yep I though this had something to do with the workings of NFC, because it is hardly a sticker . When and if I remove the rear screen protector I will remove it.

danw_oz said:
+10, yep I though this had something to do with the workings of NFC, because it is hardly a sticker . When and if I remove the rear screen protector I will remove it.
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is there any problem if i remove it ?

mspl said:
is there any problem if i remove it ?
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No. The NFC unit is built into the phone, removing the sticker doesn't cause any problems.

Retxud said:
I really don't understand why sony puts those ugly stickers on the back. Ok, it has NFC, we got it
Maybe they thought it was too damn sexy without those?
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Yes you are right! NFC has a pretty low range than Bluetooth and placing it at the right spot should trigger the beam, slight movements can cause connection termination (i mean even a slight movement) so it's appropriate to show people where the chip is actually placed so you need not touch everywhere and see. That's what for the sticker is and after you know where it's placed, you can remove it safely.. I did too, no probs in that!
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It shows the placement of nfc, I think
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Sushifiend said:
I think Sony should have etched the NFC logo in the same way as the Xperia logo...
SF
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I'm glad they didn't, the NFC logo is one of the worst logos ever. I would have been very unhappy if I couldn't remove it

Hahaha wtf, for about 2 months I used to think that the NFC sticker on the back was the actual NFC chip and I was panicking because it kept getting scratched, then just about 5 minutes ago it sort of moved to an angle and I was like 'wtf, pretty sure a chip isn't meant to move like that'. Then I knocked it with my nail and it just fell off. Now I feel like an idiot haha, for the whole time I was doing the best I could to take care of it, now I've realized I've spent 2 months looking after a sticker...

Buzzing sound from Xperia Z

Recently noticed a slight buzzing sound coming from just behind the Xperia logo on the back of the Z when you knock on it (or place it on a table). When I asked the guys at the Sony store, it turns out that all the Xperia Z models there all have that buzz when you knock on it. Can anyone else confirm if they've got this too?
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After reading you post I tried knocking on the back at the center but no, I don't hear any buzzing sound
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Really? It's not very loud so if you hit the back with your fingernails, it's almost inaudible, but if you use the meat of your fingers, it becomes distinctive. I hope it's not just my country that gets these ones...
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I tried a couple time with harder impact and I think I now understand what you were talking about. It's a buzzing sound indeed, but mine is quite minimal,(almost like you have to listen to it extremely carefully) I would say those are the sounds from the glass and the thing whatever it is contacting with.
My phone is naked without any case or shield, but I never hear these buzzing sounds ever when I put the phone on the table.
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Ah yeah, that's the sort of thing mine is giving off, although mine buzzes when I put it on a table. Must be a design flaw on Xperia Z models or something
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I put the phone close to my ears and hit the screen with my fingers with a fair amount of strength. No buzzing whatsoever.

It seems to be occurring nearer to the camera lens than the Xperia logo. Where did you get yours, and when was it manufactured?
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Beating the sh*t out of mine ... didn't hear any buzzing sound but now my glass is broken ...... sorry just kidding I just hear a "tick" which comes from the cameralens i assume.

No buzzing or sound on mine.

Renzo4000 said:
Beating the sh*t out of mine ... didn't hear any buzzing sound but now my glass is broken ...... sorry just kidding I just hear a "tick" which comes from the cameralens i assume.
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Oh actually that would make sense. It does seem like something around the camera lens is loose, so that could possibly be the cause...
Seems like there are certain ones which do have a loose camera lens and some that don't. Does anyone know if they would exchange mine for a new one if I can prove that it's a bit of a manufacturing flaw? Mine buzzes quite a lot and it's driving me crazy...

I think that the powerbutton makes the sound. Maybe it is a little bit loose?

Nah it's definitely coming from around the camera
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Me too i have a little buzz next to the camera but i think it's the camera's auto focus.annoying but not a big deal.
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Oh actually that would make sense. It does seem like something around the camera lens is loose, so that could possibly be the cause...
Seems like there are certain ones which do have a loose camera lens and some that don't. Does anyone know if they would exchange mine for a new one if I can prove that it's a bit of a manufacturing flaw? Mine buzzes quite a lot and it's driving me crazy...
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Well actually this is correcly designed. The cameralens is kind of "loose" because of the "focus" functionality.

Just found it a bit strange as I've never seen (or heard rather) camera lenses that have moved around within itself...
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It's the autofocus. Absolutely normal, all phones have this.

[Q] Loose part inside HTC One

Do you also hear a small loose part moving somewhere near beneath the camera when you shake your phone? No big deal but just wondering if normal...
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TubeShaped said:
Do you also hear a small loose part moving somewhere near beneath the camera when you shake your phone? No big deal but just wondering if normal...
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No
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The Project said:
No
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Yeah our phones should be makeshift maracas lol .. Send it back
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I've heard sometimes the SIM card slot could shake?
Maybe. Idk.

Tried shaking the phone close to my ear, heard some sound, got scared as hell. Realized it was just my phone brushing against my hair >___>
Still do hear something. Best guess: vibration motor or sim card moving around in the slot.

Might just be the camera itself rattling. It moves a bit because of the image stabilization feature. Its the same reason why you hear a small click when you first start up the camera.

If you're talking about a noise around the camera specifically, almost like a buzz/vibration, then yes, I have that and so did my Inspire 4G. Same sounds that after this phone having it, assumed it isn't anything too abnormal if both of them did it.
Well, to clarify, if I tap my finger around the top, it's a buzz, but if you just shake it, it's more of a click.

It's the auto focus mechanism in the camera. Nothing to worry about. Totally normal.
There was a big hey-ho about it when the iPhone 4 was released.
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C5303 'aluminum' frame damage (coating)

Today I dropped my phone for the first time
The so called aluminum frame was instantly damaged and to my surprise it was paint that chipped off.
Underneath there is just a hard kind of plastic.
I looked all over the place for a replacement frame but can't find any.
Anyone else with this problem?
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Redeque said:
Today I dropped my phone for the first time
The so called aluminum frame was instantly damaged and to my surprise it was paint that chipped off.
Underneath there is just a hard kind of plastic.
I looked all over the place for a replacement frame but can't find any.
Anyone else with this problem?
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First of all, greetings to everyone on this forum, this is my first post here.
I have a black Xperia SP (C5303), and have the same problem. Mine dropped on the street from my hand and although was in his leather casing, somehow dropped on the only side without protection. Was very suprised when I saw that 'alumium' frame was very damaged (damage looks like on your phone) from dropping only 1+ m of height inside of a protection case. The good news is that nothing else was damaged.
The phone is great for my needs, but I'm still not convinced with quality of aluminium frame. Probably this is the price of his weight. Before had Samsung Galaxy S Advance and dropped him accidently only once but without even a scratch.
I was very upset with the damage, but because of its black color it is not as visible as on your white model, so for now I won't be searching for a replacement frame... Hopefully won't be dropping him too much.
Greetings.

Yep it happens, even when I am charging, when the charger scratches the coat on the port, the paint will be chipped off.
Luckily I bought a black one, and the problem is not so bad and visible.
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Redeque said:
Today I dropped my phone for the first time
The so called aluminum frame was instantly damaged and to my surprise it was paint that chipped off.
Underneath there is just a hard kind of plastic.
I looked all over the place for a replacement frame but can't find any.
Anyone else with this problem?
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Bro i thinks its chrome finish that have came out take it to the service center tell them ur prob and btw i have dropped my sp today and voila nothin happens surprised to see this thing surprise..! but this thing wouldn't happen to me..maybe its because my sp is black..and keep it carefully now bro or its will ripped off by small pressure..

Quite a disappointment. My previous sony phones where solid as a rock.
It looks easy to remove though with the two screws. What you guys think
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Redeque said:
Quite a disappointment. My previous sony phones where solid as a rock.
It looks easy to remove though with the two screws. What you guys think
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I dun think so ,u can see these pictures I forward from other forum (it's dropbox link )
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I have this also but smaller from putting on a hard case. No more hard cases for me!
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What about using nail polish of similar color, or a car paint and small brush?

Looks like you kicked it down the street!
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I think it only happens to white models, on a Spanish forum there is another user with the same problem (paint chipping off)
http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=668090

Now I regret choosing the white model, I have paint chipped off around the data cable port,stereo out, and also around power button :crying:

There are replacement frames on ebay for like 10$.

Link please
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And are they easy to install?
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Redeque said:
Link please
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Look at this http://www.ebay.it/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=replacement+xperia+sp&LH_PrefLoc=2&LH_BIN=1

Thanks a lot for the link. Not sure if I dare to replace it though. Kind of need a disassembly video first...
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I recommend using a good soft case like the one below.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Matte-TPU-S...DA_Cases&var=490159410395&hash=item2c6ffb4d1c

Same problem in my Spanish SP... Shouldn't this be solved by Sony? aluminium frame is not made of aluminum, isn´t it?

I have also the same problem on my SP. is it normal?? Sony has to replace our frame with a better one.

I'm very disappointed with this ****ty paintjob, my hpone is barely 1 month old and it already got chipped paint on a several spots on the frame. I thought the frame was aluminium because every review I've read said so.... even if it wasn't aluminium, the paint shouldn't have come off so easily. i read sony used water-based paint, maybe that's why.

Z1 build quality

When I tab with my index finger to the upper right corner I can hear that the glass is not fixed plane. Can anyone of you confirm that??
Every time I pull down the pull down menu I hear this annoying click noise telling me I have a bad build quality. Unfortunately that won't be a reason to send it to Sony for fixing it.
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Must be just yours, my Z1 don't do that, send it back to Sony
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Mine is excellent. Send it back in.

musclesue said:
Must be just yours, my Z1 don't do that, send it back to Sony
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Do you think that's enough for sending it back?? The only thing that could be a problem about it is that maybe it is not water proof anymore..
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Best thing to do is ring them and tell them the problem and that you want it sorted, and yes if the glass is not on properly then maybe it won't be waterproof, I think Sony guarantee that so you could have a case for returning it
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It's probably the camera that you hear making the noise.

I concur, the camera could be the sound.

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It's probably the camera that you hear making the noise.
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So you think it's normal or a reason for sending back?
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Just curious, is the camera lose or why would it make noise?

The lenses of the focus aperture are not fixed and have some space to move when the camera is not in use. That's producing this clicking noise.

Mighty_X said:
When I tab with my index finger to the upper right corner I can hear that the glass is not fixed plane. Can anyone of you confirm that??
Every time I pull down the pull down menu I hear this annoying click noise telling me I have a bad build quality. Unfortunately that won't be a reason to send it to Sony for fixing it.
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I believe its the camera! It comprises of many lenses. I can replicate the same sound by tapping my iphone and of course my Z1 as well. Don't fret! I'd suggest you to go to a nearby mobile showroom and try the same on of the Z1 demo models. Try it on an iphone as well.
Cheers!

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The lenses of the focus aperture are not fixed and have some space to move when the camera is not in use. That's producing this clicking noise.
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so you can confirm that you have the same "sound" ??
If it is like you say everyone should have it right?

Mighty_X said:
so you can confirm that you have the same "sound" ??
If it is like you say everyone should have it right?
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Yes, and yes.
But most people probably won't realise it because it's very subtle.
As long as your glas cover does not show any flex when you squeeze it I think you are fine.