[Q] Waterproof while using earphones? - Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello, i bought Xperia Z some days ago, i just need to ask is it still waterproof while i using my earphones?
I know it isnt if i open port and place phone into water, but what if earphones are attached to the port?
Thanks for respond.

Water could get inside the phone even if the earphones were plugged in. It doesn't create a seal.
And if the moisture markers turn red, say good bye, to your warranty.

Okay, thanks for honest reply and save my phone

You might know a stereo BT headset solves your problem.
I have sbh50 and btn200. Both work great for phone and music.
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Headphone Jack Problem???

Picked up the HTC Vivid yesterday, came from the Galaxy SII(gave to fiance) has anyone else noticed a problem with the headphone jack in that you have the really PRESS the headphone jack in, then if you just slightly twist the connector it will tell the device you've disconnected the head phones and disables the music?
This has happened with multiple headphones and is a major downer for me as I am very active when I have my headphones in, mostly this will become a problem while riding my motorcycle to work.
How are your headphone jacks????
Mine works fine. I'd say get a replacement...
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CEaton said:
Picked up the HTC Vivid yesterday, came from the Galaxy SII(gave to fiance) has anyone else noticed a problem with the headphone jack in that you have the really PRESS the headphone jack in, then if you just slightly twist the connector it will tell the device you've disconnected the head phones and disables the music?
This has happened with multiple headphones and is a major downer for me as I am very active when I have my headphones in, mostly this will become a problem while riding my motorcycle to work.
How are your headphone jacks????
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I've had my Vivid since launch and haven't noticed any issues with the headphone jack yet. You might take it back to the store, compare against the floor model, and if yours definitely has an issue then show the AT&T employee and they should swap you out for a new one.
I have a specific pair of headphones that goes in the jack very easily until the last bit, then I have to push pretty hard.
I have not experienced any disconnect when twisting the connector so far. That would seem to be a hardware problem worthy of a return.
ok, I'm slightly relieved by this, I will drop by a store on the way home to check it out. Thanks all!
yea.. mine also seems very tight when i was testing the FM radio.. luckily i never use headphones so i dont really care.
my headphone jack has problem, gonna see about a replacement
otherwise, its an awesome phone, very similar to evo3d/4g with the obvious differences.
My headphone jack is very tight. Love that factor. I use standard iPhone headsets. It seems to hold the headset in tight so as to not lose connect unless it is wanted.
Tightness with HTC earphones
I'm using the earphones that came with my HTC HD2. While testing the Vivid FM radio, I realized I was getting sound in only one earphone. I pushed on the plug and suddenly got sound in the other. I removed the earphones and re-inserted them. I could definitely tell an initial stop and then a second audible click when it went all the way in.
checked 4 different display models in 2 different stores, and had a guy go through a half dozen new phones in the box and all of them had headphone jack problems.
For what it's worth, I've discovered different headphones make the difference.
My Sennheiser canal earbuds disconnect easily if I'm not careful. My Phillips wrap-arounds are rock solid on the same phone.
Tested with my wife's Vivid and had the same results.
envygreen said:
For what it's worth, I've discovered different headphones make the difference.
My Sennheiser canal earbuds disconnect easily if I'm not careful. My Phillips wrap-arounds are rock solid on the same phone.
Tested with my wife's Vivid and had the same results.
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I have exactly the same result, have 3 headphones and one of them getting pulled out a bit easily, while other 2 works perfectly fine.
Gotta say, this is getting a little frustrating. Who's got a decent pair of canal earbuds that they like AND that don't disconnect and stop my music every time I put my phone back in my jacket pocket.
This is a little stupid really. I'm not using cheap headphones, and I don't have any problems with any other phone, my nook tablet, etc. A crap headphone jack on a phone like this is highly disappointing.
I have some house of Marley jammin buds and some Skullcandy FMJs that work fine. Only ones I have had trouble with are the blackberry ones.
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CEaton said:
Picked up the HTC Vivid yesterday, came from the Galaxy SII(gave to fiance) has anyone else noticed a problem with the headphone jack in that you have the really PRESS the headphone jack in, then if you just slightly twist the connector it will tell the device you've disconnected the head phones and disables the music?
This has happened with multiple headphones and is a major downer for me as I am very active when I have my headphones in, mostly this will become a problem while riding my motorcycle to work.
How are your headphone jacks????
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Mine has the same issue. I do remember that my son's HTS came with headphones but they were the kind with the microphone and had 4 contacts on the connector instead of 3 that a regular set of headphones have. I will come home and will try my son's headphones to see if that is the reason.
Headphone jacks should be a known technology. I've used my Sennheiser headphones in a ton of devices, and never had an issue till my brand new phone.
That being said, yes, the phone has the ability to take an extended jack for microphone compatibility, so I ordered a well reviewed cheap pair of phones that happened to be on sale today for half off and include the in-line microphone. ($10 bucks, yes indeed!)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826735013
Just be sure to order today and use the promo code. I'll post once I have them how they stack up and if I still see the disconnect issue.
What I've noticed is that when you twist the headphone jack, it'll come out a little bit. The headphones with shorter jacks that are almost completely concealed in the phone will stay connected still, because it won't pop out far enough. The headphones with jacks that are slightly larger disconnect more easily, since more of it sticks out. Not really sure if that's just coincidence or not, but it's just what I've been seeing.
Have some problem here with my Shure headphones. The quick and easy fix that seem to work well for me is to use a different (short) extension cable that snaps in well to the jack...
...having said that, still sux to have paid $200 for a high-end phone and get such a crappy jack.
Count me in as someone with headset jack problems on their Vivid too...
My Sennheiser HD280's slip in and out of the jack, causing it to think it has a microphone connected (and pausing playback)
My car's aux-in cable just won't stay connected-- there's plenty of friction, but just rotating the cable alone causes it to think the headphones have vanished.
My cheapo headphones work, so long as I keep the cable perfectly still and allow no rotation/pull on the cable.
This is rather frustrating, I must admit.
I'm going to go to the ATT store tomorrow and see if their demo unit has this same issue also.
(Side note: MHL doesn't work on my phone either, but I'm not sure if that's a side effect of the way I rooted my phone)
i noticed this problem with my 3.5mm in my car. I was stumped because my sony canal earbuds were working perfectly and my gaming headset (turtle beach hpx) was working perfectly as well (the jack on this is pretty big). I went to radioshack and tried a different 3.5mm and it fit perfectly. Im guessing certain plug-ins dont work for some reason.

Headphones for the N7?

I've tried every pair of headphones I've got in the house and can't get any to work with the N7, Blackberry, Nexus One, HTC Desire, Various Nokia and Samsung and even a pair from an iPhones - is anyone else have the same problem or will have to use a pair that don't have any mic/music controls?
Are you pushing the connector in all the way?
Via my HTC Rezound
krelvinaz said:
Are you pushing the connector in all the way?
Via my HTC Rezound
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it doesn't as far in as a friends who's works with my headphones, I've looked down the port with a magnify-glass and there is a small object in the bottom which is loose so maybe a good shake and it'll drop out
:cyclops:
That's probably it. Any 3.5mm headphones should work fine. If a shake doesn't help, try gently scraping it out with a needle.
Did you already try jamming it really hard? That might have caused whatever blockage is in there to compact worse.
let us know what happens?

Headphones don't connect firmly

Hey all,
After a few months of owning this phone my headphones no longer connect firmly to the headphone jack. So when I put my phone in my pocket they easily come loose with the slightest movement, making it impossible to listen to music. There is no more click when I connect them and they're very easy to pull out of the headphone jack.
Is there anything I can do? I don't see how they can become this loose.
Thanks.
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I Can only Suggest to, but the Jack must Have some kind of springs in it and you must kinda broke it somehow. I think - if you got the skills - to replace the Jack. If not... well **** happens to all of us but maybe a Rubber Band will help.
Maybe the jack has pocket lint at the bottom, and the plug does not go all the way in?
Robin2 said:
Hey all,
After a few months of owning this phone my headphones no longer connect firmly to the headphone jack. So when I put my phone in my pocket they easily come loose with the slightest movement, making it impossible to listen to music. There is no more click when I connect them and they're very easy to pull out of the headphone jack.
Is there anything I can do? I don't see how they can become this loose.
Thanks.
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_kankea said:
Maybe the jack has pocket lint at the bottom, and the plug does not go all the way in?
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Well than give your phone an Fine Blowjob and find it out:silly: or try it with a needle... but die you hear sound? is the sound stereo or?
Darkmind82 said:
Well than give your phone an Fine Blowjob and find it out:silly: or try it with a needle... but die you hear sound? is the sound stereo or?
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I suggest not to swallow :cyclops:
_kankea said:
Maybe the jack has pocket lint at the bottom, and the plug does not go all the way in?
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I checked and yeah there was some pocket lint in it. Removed it, but not much improvement. Sound through headphones is fine btw. No problems there.
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Robin2 said:
I checked and yeah there was some pocket lint in it. Removed it, but not much improvement. Sound through headphones is fine btw. No problems there.
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Well then the springs are busted
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[Q] Headphone jack broken?

Hey, recently my headphones would be recognized and then not recognized if I move the wire or from just simply walking. At first, I thought my headphones broke, but from experimenting with several pairs, I've come to the conclusion that it is my jack that Is broken. I tried lifting the metal piece that detects headphones, however it did not work as the problem still arises...Any way I could get this working again?
torch2424 said:
Hey, recently my headphones would be recognized and then not recognized if I move the wire or from just simply walking. At first, I thought my headphones broke, but from experimenting with several pairs, I've come to the conclusion that it is my jack that Is broken. I tried lifting the metal piece that detects headphones, however it did not work as the problem still arises...Any way I could get this working again?
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Take apart the phone, buy a replacement from eBay and put it in but don't rip any flex ribbon cables. Or if you are under warranty just have T-Mobile replace it
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I think Im out of warranty. And I'm terrilb ewith hardware fixes. thanks for the reply though
torch2424 said:
I think Im out of warranty. And I'm terrilb ewith hardware fixes. thanks for the reply though
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You can try Samsung direct. They are pretty good about standing behind devices but cost will be about 50.00 and shipped at your expense to their Texas location.
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Hmmm I might consider that...Thank you!
This happened to my laptop's headphone jack. Someone said that the jack may have oxidized. The fix was to take a cotton swab and dip it in rubbing alcohol and then kinda scrub the jack.
Careful if trying alcohol with cotton qtip. The alcohol will remove corrosive build up but also does drying of parts it comes in contact with. There is a contact cleaner that's cheep enough for this at most electronic stores and certianly all radio shacks.
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Help lost the flap that covers usb charge port

Hello I live in philadelphia USA I bought a z1 from Craigslist brand new unfortunately it's my own fault but I had my phone on charge it fell and was hanging from the wire and it manages to rip off the flap now it's lost I need a new flap is it possible to get one they don't have the phone here Sony said they can't fix it due to not being released here any ideas?
Try amazon, or any UK based phone websites.
But it should be released in US soon and then you can get parts
I did quite alot of looking the only thing I found that might work is the dummy phones it was 10 dollars I emailed them on ebay to see if the flap was able to come off
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Did you have a response?
http://rounded.com/ but not available for the Z1 or ZU
No luck so far
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Called sony
I called sony parts and after being ****ed around to a third phone number that I had to call they quoted me $80 to replace one stupid freaking flap. I think it's worth just being careful with you phone for the time being. That was not including the postage to get it there qld -> nsw. And they mentioned they would do a pressure test to make sure it's water resistant again. Does anyone know if you can just get a life case similar to the iphones case?
Nobody is going to make a waterproof case for a waterproof phone
Michealtbh said:
Nobody is going to make a waterproof case for a waterproof phone
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But it's not even water proof, it's water resistant
You're right though I'm probably the only one who would buy it. I am notoriously terrible with phones.
http://www.witrigs.com/oem-usb-data...rs-replacement-parts-for-sony-xperia-z1-black
fernandodistinto said:
http://www.witrigs.com/oem-usb-data...rs-replacement-parts-for-sony-xperia-z1-black
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out of stock, but worth their weight in gold
Just got a email from that website they are available now yay just ordered two sets for backup ha
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Haha...
How could you broke that flaps, mate.
I have tortured my Xperia S for over a year and my flaps are still great...
It's very hard to broke that
But, please, when you fix flaps, could you post a little tutorial so if we broke ours we should know where to buy it and how to replace them
Tnx
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Guys lost my USB flap today in the morning, purple Color... I should get it online. Hope this link will help you and I will get dock charger for sure..http://www.parts4repair.com/sim-cover-usb-cover-sd-cover-for-sony-xperia-z1-l39h-purple/
I bought the magnetic charging dock as I'm scared to end up losing the usb port cover. Hope it helps.
http://www.sonymobile.com/sg/products/accessories/magnetic-charging-dock-dk31/
I tried to get the part inside the phone out, but it seems that it got really deep. How did you got yours part out of this hole?
These flaps are way too weak, my phone is Three weeks old and the USB flap already feels loose and opens up a little after a while of being closed
I should have bought a dock or that whatever cable
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olokos said:
I tried to get the part inside the phone out, but it seems that it got really deep. How did you got yours part out of this hole?
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Just push it inside and fit new one - should do no harm
Thanks. I was trying to get it out and in the end I've cut everything of it but the thick part in the phone
Good thing you have posted this or else I'd still try to get it out since I'll be waiting about 20 days for the replacement to arrive. Duh, I paid 4$ for international shipping to Poland which is one of the countries that are somewhere in the middle of the earth ^^.
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yeh I had my Z1 dismantled a couple of days ago fitting a new screen so pushing it inside shouldn't present any problems at all

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