The famous touch screen issue! - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi
My previous phone just broke and i pllaned to get a new one..
So i was searching in some sites and found the xZ1.. immadietly i ran to the store and when i arrived the seller told me that the device is out of stock..,
So i went home and looked on xda to see some reviews and comments about the device
And i found few interesting problems:
1. Touch Screen issue (The screen dont reconize touch)
2. Yellow hue problem (sord of yellow tint on the screen)
3.Bad WiFi reception
So i decided i will test the device infront of the seller and see if the phone is clear of all probs,
Pls tell me if someone from all owners out there, that u got a Xperia Z1 that dont have any problem of the probs i mention above!
I so wanna get it but i afraid those probs are exist on any Z1..

E!ch0 said:
My previous phone just broke and i pllaned to get a new one..
So i went home and looked on xda to see some reviews and comments about the device
And i found few interesting problems:
1. Touch Screen issue (The screen dont reconize touch)
2. Yellow hue problem (sord of yellow tint on the screen)
3.Bad WiFi reception
Pls tell me if someone from all owners out there, that u got a Xperia Z1 that dont have any problem of the probs i mention above!
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Hi ,
0. I have the Z1 and the only issue I have faced till now is bad Wifi reception WHICH HAS NOW BEEN FIXED on the 4.3 update.
1.Some devices do run into the touch Screen issue, As long as you are within the warranty you can exchange the device.
2. I know some people who own the device and none of them has run into the Yellow hue issue. But if you do Sony has released a Fix, which has been ported on: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572080
3. Bad wifi reception is not horrible wifi reception, i live in a two floor house and my room is the furthest from a crappy modem. And I still have 1 to 2 bars of Wifi on 4.2 and 4 bars of Wifi on 4.3 (after latest update)
4.Another issue people mention is the Noise on Camera (dots showing on higher resolution pictures) this is due to the professionalism of the camera It requires certain features which sony still has to implement, this camera is The best camera phone!
In general the 4 issues above mentioned should not define your decision, because there are work arounds most of them.
Its an amazing phone and i do not regret getting it.

@marcyff2
Thank u for the information bro
I was worried ill get a faulty device cuz i dont have the time to go to the service center every week
More users that dont have any prooblem on their Z1 plz reply i need to be sure

E!ch0 said:
@marcyff2
Thank u for the information bro
I was worried ill get a faulty device cuz i dont have the time to go to the service center every week
More users that dont have any prooblem on their Z1 plz reply i need to be sure
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I bought my device from MEA (I live in Qatar) and my Xperia Z1 has no problems.

E!ch0 said:
@marcyff2
Thank u for the information bro
I was worried ill get a faulty device cuz i dont have the time to go to the service center every week
More users that dont have any prooblem on their Z1 plz reply i need to be sure
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Its what i am here for , just hit that thanks meter if you think i helped!

I have the device for 2 days now and I can confirm the yellow hue, but it's only visible when you place the Z1 next to another device with both showing white color. If I wouldn't do that then I wouldn't be able to notice.
As for the touchscreen - I got this issue twice but it was gone after few seconds.
As for the WiFi - if the Internet shared by the router is under load (downloading, sending etc.) it shows regular reception but it drops to 1 bar and pops out an error with connecting.
Other than that, when the Internet is used in a regular way like PPL use YouTube, browse the Web then I have reception like a laptop or better so I can't complain. It's also better than my old xperia play.
As for the camera - It's STUNNING. Honestly - I've never seen a better camera in any phone. Yesterday I took a picture at night when I could barely see anything with my eyes and I actually could disguise a tree.
Don't hesitate to get it. Getting custom rom installed on a LB may be hard but it will be solved soon. I'm more than happy that I got this phone.
Wysłane z mojego C6903 przy użyciu Tapatalka
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I'm using the latest .290 firmware.
Wysłane z mojego C6903 przy użyciu Tapatalka

Does anyone tried to reproduce the touch problem? (The guide that says to wait 30 seconds with the device naked..)
And didnt experience anything??
I mean, the device is completly fine and didnt have any stops on the touch test?

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Telstra users on .259 update

Hi Telstra users,
I would just like to ask if anyone here on the .259 firmware is still experiencing the infamous touch screen problem after updating from .257 to .259? your reply is very much appreciated.
Here's the link in sony forums and I too have the same problem
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z1/xperia-z1-touchscreen-problems/m-p/410611#U410611
brapicoco said:
Hi Telstra users,
I would just like to ask if anyone here on the .259 firmware is still experiencing the infamous touch screen problem after updating from .257 to .259? your reply is very much appreciated.
Here's the link in sony forums and I too have the same problem
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z1/xperia-z1-touchscreen-problems/m-p/410611#U410611
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Basically, it's just the same .257.
El.Guaje said:
Basically, it's just the same .257.
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what do you mean it's the same? do you have the issue or the issue was solved after the update?
brapicoco said:
Hi Telstra users,
I would just like to ask if anyone here on the .259 firmware is still experiencing the infamous touch screen problem after updating from .257 to .259? your reply is very much appreciated.
Here's the link in sony forums and I too have the same problem
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z1/xperia-z1-touchscreen-problems/m-p/410611#U410611
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So you definately didn't have that problem with the previous firmware?
Because the issue you raise here is an issue all the time, and would appear to be hardware related rather than firmware.
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brapicoco said:
what do you mean it's the same? do you have the issue or the issue was solved after the update?
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What he means is the firmware is pretty much the same as everyone else, the iteration of the update is only Telstra customisation.
danw_oz said:
So you definately didn't have that problem with the previous firmware?
Because the issue you raise here is an issue all the time, and would appear to be hardware related rather than firmware.
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What he means is the firmware is pretty much the same as everyone else, the iteration of the update is only Telstra customisation.
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Just asking this because someone tipped me that his touch issue was solved by flashing the .259 from Telstra so I'm just wondering if that will be the case and wanted to have feedback from the owners.
I've always had this problem and still hoping in the next update that this will be solved. Tipo and Miro have this issue too and a third party app solved the problem.
brapicoco said:
Just asking this because someone tipped me that his touch issue was solved by flashing the .259 from Telstra so I'm just wondering if that will be the case and wanted to have feedback from the owners.
I've always had this problem and still hoping in the next update that this will be solved. Tipo and Miro have this issue too and a third party app solved the problem.
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I would try for you, but I don't want all the Telstra bloat ware on my phone, and I have not had the problem. If I gave you the FTF would you use it?
danw_oz said:
I would try for you, but I don't want all the Telstra bloat ware on my phone, and I have not had the problem. If I gave you the FTF would you use it?
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it would be good if you have the problem since we can really test if the update solved it but since you have a non faulty phone trying it would be not a good idea since we cannot really test or prove something.
Thanks man for the help that you have offered. I'm really just a frustrated z1 owner and I cant use my phone especially in games since I always lose touch.
brapicoco said:
it would be good if you have the problem since we can really test if the update solved it but since you have a non faulty phone trying it would be not a good idea since we cannot really test or prove something.
Thanks man for the help that you have offered. I'm really just a frustrated z1 owner and I cant use my phone especially in games since I always lose touch.
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What's keeping you from trying yourself? I mean, you have the problem, you heard the .259 fixed it... If you want to know for real if it does, flash it yourself.
brapicoco said:
it would be good if you have the problem since we can really test if the update solved it but since you have a non faulty phone trying it would be not a good idea since we cannot really test or prove something.
Thanks man for the help that you have offered. I'm really just a frustrated z1 owner and I cant use my phone especially in games since I always lose touch.
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i'm pretty sure it's a software issue, i downloaded that app they mentioned and when i test my touch screen it always goes fine.
but i too did sometimes notice my touchscreen failing to register touches during games, after long time of playing, but if i quit and reenter the game it's all fine again...
so it's not a hardware problem, defenetly software, sony are aware of it and will solve it, fast i hope.
First I've heard of it haha
Had my Z1 for about 3-4 months and been on 259 for probably half that. No issue prior or post update
brapicoco said:
it would be good if you have the problem since we can really test if the update solved it but since you have a non faulty phone trying it would be not a good idea since we cannot really test or prove something.
Thanks man for the help that you have offered. I'm really just a frustrated z1 owner and I cant use my phone especially in games since I always lose touch.
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Why don't you take the phone back or try some other ones to see if they have the same issue, for instance in your telco shop. If they don't get your phone replaced.
danw_oz said:
Why don't you take the phone back or try some other ones to see if they have the same issue, for instance in your telco shop. If they don't get your phone replaced.
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Customer service is really sucky here in my country. If you send your phone for repair when it comes back parts are stolen and will charge you even for parts and repair. Tried some units that were on display and dont have that annoying issue.
Fingers crossed since nexus 7 2013 had the same problems and I'm hoping that an update will fix this.
brapicoco said:
Customer service is really sucky here in my country. If you send your phone for repair when it comes back parts are stolen and will charge you even for parts and repair. Tried some units that were on display and dont have that annoying issue.
Fingers crossed since nexus 7 2013 had the same problems and I'm hoping that an update will fix this.
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Sweet, I hear you. why don't you try the update? Change two codes on your phone, plug in to PC Companion and download the Telstra update.
danw_oz said:
Sweet, I hear you. why don't you try the update? Change two codes on your phone, plug in to PC Companion and download the Telstra update.
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What do you mean by the two codes? I'll flash the telstra update through flashtool. However, will I still be able to use my phone in my current network?
brapicoco said:
What do you mean by the two codes? I'll flash the telstra update through flashtool. However, will I still be able to use my phone in my current network?
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If you use flash tool the two codes don't matter, yes after you have flashed, then flash back the just the baseband from your current provider
A couple of days ago I flashed just the 259 Kernel and I would say the touch screen improved a bit, but it kept failing. I would say mostly if you touch near one of the screen borders.
I just flashed the whole 259 firmware and my screen keeps failing as with just the kernel... only difference is now I have a weird boot logo and root is gone!
Javinv said:
A couple of days ago I flashed just the 259 Kernel and I would say the touch screen improved a bit, but it kept failing. I would say mostly if you touch near one of the screen borders.
I just flashed the whole 259 firmware and my screen keeps failing as with just the kernel... only difference is now I have a weird boot logo and root is gone!
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Yes, because it is a standard ROM, same would happen if you restored your phone with PC Companion.

Touchscreen problem

Hello again friends,
So,after a while of asking and comparing devices,I finally got My Z1 yesterday,but guess what?I found out that it has the touchscreen problem!I realized it after doing the test..now I dont know if it can be fixed by some software or something or if I must return it to the store and wait a loooong time till they bring me another one which will probably have the same problem |-(
What can I do?any thoughts?
Please man, use the search button, we have A LOT of posts about this problem, we have a possible solution for it, just serach on the forum and you will find.....
ghostman2 said:
Please man, use the search button, we have A LOT of posts about this problem, we have a possible solution for it, just serach on the forum and you will find.....
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I've seen a few threads about it and in all of them everybody were asking,didnt quite see a solution..I would appreciate it if you can give me a hand,if not,then Thank you anyway
Ok, some questions, On the box of your phone is write "Made in Brazil"? If you put your phone on a flat surface, wait 30 sec and try to scroll a page it will fail? When you are playing a game and the phone is hot your touch fails? If yes you have a hardware problem, ask for a replacement, i had to change my phone 3 times until find a working one, my other 2 Z1 was made in Brazil, now the working one is made in China, some people with the China one have this problem too, but is rare. The Brazilian version is having an assembly problem, causing bad contact, if this is your case change the phone.
ghostman2 said:
Ok, some questions, On the box of your phone is write "Made in Brazil"? If you put your phone on a flat surface, wait 30 sec and try to scroll a page it will fail? When you are playing a game and the phone is hot your touch fails? If yes you have a hardware problem, ask for a replacement, i had to change my phone 3 times until find a working one, my other 2 Z1 was made in Brazil, now the working one is made in China, some people with the China one have this problem too, but is rare. The Brazilian version is having an assembly problem, causing bad contact, if this is your case change the phone.
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made in china also have this problem. :crying:
ghostman2 said:
Ok, some questions, On the box of your phone is write "Made in Brazil"? If you put your phone on a flat surface, wait 30 sec and try to scroll a page it will fail? When you are playing a game and the phone is hot your touch fails? If yes you have a hardware problem, ask for a replacement, i had to change my phone 3 times until find a working one, my other 2 Z1 was made in Brazil, now the working one is made in China, some people with the China one have this problem too, but is rare. The Brazilian version is having an assembly problem, causing bad contact, if this is your case change the phone.
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Thanks man for the follow up
To answer your Q,my phone is made in china,tried putting it on a flat surface waited 3os and i was able to scroll down without a problem,as for gaming,I still didnt do that i only got the phone yesterday
MakaMika said:
Thanks man for the follow up
To answer your Q,my phone is made in china,tried putting it on a flat surface waited 3os and i was able to scroll down without a problem,as for gaming,I still didnt do that i only got the phone yesterday
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Ok, make a try with games and see if the problem will appears, i recommend you to do the following, pick a camera and record the problem when it appears, then take to store and change the phone, BUT before you go out test if the problem will come on the new phone, that was what i did, i stayed 3 hour inside the store testing
@MakaMika Sorry to say but you can join us here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2540950
Anyway, still some chance to fix this touch screen problems with a software, a good new FW which we wait for it but I will not wait until that and I will send the phone back to the store when you bought it a tell them to fix it or replace with a new device, like I did. The phone still under warranty and should be issues free and it's not so you have the rights to send it back. Sony Service will decide if repair or replace.
3 hours???LOOL I guess i ll try the gaming test,what game do you recomand to heat up the phone quickly?
MakaMika said:
3 hours???LOOL I guess i ll try the gaming test,what game do you recomand to heat up the phone quickly?
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Dead Trigger 2, 10 minutes of gaming, or 2 missions the problem appeared for me
eclyptos said:
@MakaMika Sorry to say but you can join us here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2540950
Anyway, still some chance to fix this touch screen problems with a software, a good new FW which we wait for it but I will not wait until that and I will send the phone back to the store when you bought it a tell them to fix it or replace with a new device, like I did. The phone still under warranty and should be issues free and it's not so you have the rights to send it back. Sony Service will decide if repair or replace.
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Yo eclyptos, have you checked the sony forums? one of the mods replied that a software fix that will cure our ****ty problem will be released in the next update. Cross fingers for that.
My problem occurs even when browsing pictures, swiping in the pattern lock and gaming especially Shooting games like CK2
brapicoco said:
Yo eclyptos, have you checked the sony forums? one of the mods replied that a software fix that will cure our ****ty problem will be released in the next update. Cross fingers for that.
My problem occurs even when browsing pictures, swiping in the pattern lock and gaming especially Shooting games like CK2
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Is that for sure dude?but what if it is a hardware issue?
MakaMika said:
Is that for sure dude?but what if it is a hardware issue?
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This hardware issues can be managed via software that is why we wait for that FW. BTW we are not sure when and how and if it's hardware or software related but new FW should definitely help. They are aware about this issues and they point the FW in that way to fix it.
eclyptos said:
This hardware issues can be managed via software that is why we wait for that FW. BTW we are not sure when and how and if it's hardware or software related but new FW should definitely help. They are aware about this issues and they point the FW in that way to fix it.
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Hmmm,I see.You know im really confused now
MakaMika said:
Hmmm,I see.You know im really confused now
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Me too. I try to clarified, Sony never confirmed it's a hardware problem of they touch screen. People has different Touch Screen issues, someone when touch the aluminium frame the Touch Screen start working well again, someone else don't have that but have problem scrolling pages or opening the phone with pattern even if they touch the aluminium frame or not. So here is the confusion, who have to touch the aluminium frame to let working the Touch Screen saying it's a hardware related (kind of wrong phone sealing) and others who have the problem even when touching the aluminium frame or not saying it's a software related. Many said also after the update to 4.3 the touch screen get worse, like mine. Now do you understand the confusion? Many send the phones back via warranty, many waiting for a FW pointed to fix this issues. Developers are aware about this Touch Screen problem so they try to fix it, even if seems hardware related, with the release of the new updated FW .114, .124 or 136, who know?
Yes,I get you.mine works well when touching the aluminum frame.I guess after all i should return it,didnt even enjoy the few days of having it
Are you sure that a hardware problem can be solved with software update? I mean, i know that software can turn around some issues, but this is not certain
ffp. said:
Are you sure that a hardware problem can be solved with software update? I mean, i know that software can turn around some issues, but this is not certain
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Exactly, we don't know this yet. We have to wait for a new FW pointed to fix this problem. If they do it's a software issue.
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MakaMika said:
Yes,I get you.mine works well when touching the aluminum frame.I guess after all i should return it,didnt even enjoy the few days of having it
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You definitely should send it back. The FW I think it's the last chance.

[Q] Sparkle V WiFi & Camera Problem

Hello,
I wanted to know if you guys are facing the following problems with your sparkle V or android one devices too?
1) The Wifi is stuck on turning on randomly & is fixed only by a restart of the phone. Is this a problem with my handset or android if you guys face the problem too?
2) (Specifically for sparkle V users) on the camera part there is dust accumulating & to be specific before you say that I can remove the back cover & clean it, the dust is inside which can only be cleaned by opening up the phone fully. Should I get a replacement through the service centre?
Please help as I'm worried that my money doesn't go to waste.
Thanks
Running any custom rom? That might be the problem. I'm currently on stock 5.1(rooted and unlocked bootloader) but I'm not facing the wifi problem and neither is dust accumulating in my camera. It might be a problem with your set, so get it checked at the service center.
namol said:
Running any custom rom? That might be the problem. I'm currently on stock 5.1(rooted and unlocked bootloader) but I'm not facing the wifi problem and neither is dust accumulating in my camera. It might be a problem with your set, so get it checked at the service center.
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No I too am on stock ROM & just rooted it. The bootloader is locked
I think I got a defective product. Have you had any experience with karbonn's service centre? Are there any chances they might replace my phone with a new one?
i am also facing the wifi problem on my sparkle V
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i am also facing the wifi problem on my sparkle V
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I submitted my phone today to the service centre & I was blown away. It just took 2 minutes waiting time (i expected around 30 mins) & the technician was very cordial. Although for the dust problem he said that it might be coming from the earphone jack & is a "common problem". He'll clean it for the dust problem & install the software again to fix the wifi problem "LOL". I'll get my phone by tomorrow (another unexpected thing).
Still I gave the phone & hope the problem is gone.
Reflash with stock ROM as no wipe is required..
Sent from my Sparkle V
Saurabh K said:
Reflash with stock ROM as no wipe is required..
Sent from my Sparkle V
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Done so many times man. Even wiped the data many times. The problem comes back after some time.
atifhussain said:
Done so many times man. Even wiped the data many times. The problem comes back after some time.
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Go back to stock to stock kitkat and then reflash again, if the problem still persists you may have received a faulty piece. Also try out as many custom roms and see whether they have same issue and making sure its not a hardware problem.
Saurabh K said:
Go back to stock to stock kitkat and then reflash again, if the problem still persists you may have received a faulty piece. Also try out as many custom roms and see whether they have same issue and making sure its not a hardware problem.
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I'll most probably sell it when I receive my phone tomorrow. But still thanks. If it isn't sold in a fair price then I might try the suggestions
atifhussain said:
I'll most probably sell it when I receive my phone tomorrow. But still thanks. If it isn't sold in a fair price then I might try the suggestions
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Why sell such a great device, Im not doubting your decision but give it a try and dont lose hope if you do.
Saurabh K said:
Why sell such a great device, Im not doubting your decision but give it a try and dont lose hope if you do.
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Ok so I got my phone & I'm really impressed by Karbonn's service till now, last time my experience with micromax was average as I had to wait for 30-45 mins. just to ask how much would the screen replacement cost.
He cleaned up the dust & flashed kitkat. Till now everything's working fine. Should I upgrade to lollipop as previously when I had WiFi problems I was running the stock lollipop downloaded from the forums.
atifhussain said:
Ok so I got my phone & I'm really impressed by Karbonn's service till now, last time my experience with micromax was average as I had to wait for 30-45 mins. just to ask how much would the screen replacement cost.
He cleaned up the dust & flashed kitkat. Till now everything's working fine. Should I upgrade to lollipop as previously when I had WiFi problems I was running the stock lollipop downloaded from the forums.
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I think you can download officially on Saturdays from "System updates" . Also, what is the problem with your screen? And yes, lollipop is a little better than the kitkat. Also you can try CM 12.1 as its the best ROM and stable also.
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I think you can download officially on Saturdays from "System updates" . Also, what is the problem with your screen? And yes, lollipop is a little better than the kitkat. Also you can try CM 12.1 as its the best ROM and stable also.
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Screen problem was with a MMX phone. I was telling my experience of their service centre.
BTW I've a new problem. The camera makes a click sound whenever I focus through it. Is it too a defect with my phone?
atifhussain said:
Screen problem was with a MMX phone. I was telling my experience of their service centre.
BTW I've a new problem. The camera makes a click sound whenever I focus through it. Is it too a defect with my phone?
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No, the camera makes the makes clicking sound even on my phone. And its not a defect either. ,,,,,,,,,,
Saurabh K said:
No, the camera makes the makes clicking sound even on my phone. And its not a defect either. ,,,,,,,,,,
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Thank you man for your help

sony c6903 NO GPS

post moved to z1 help section
tennysonmobile said:
hi all big thank you for clicking on this thread,
after many hours of Google searching this is how i found a gem and stumbled across xda and what it has to offer ( to good to be true i am such a nobe! )
so i thought its worth a long shot and ask a some one who eats sleeps and treats there android like it there life
so i come to right my saga on this very annoying problem! in hopes that i find a fix
i have a sony c6903 i bought in pieces quite literally and after many hours of cooking chromosomes and phone surgery and losing that tiny spring as you do and a sudden development of turrets after as you know its important, i went out getting new parts ( front lcd glass rear glass sim card tray < the reset button is where that little spring is ) and way more to much to list but i bought the workings of near enough a new phone very odd but wasn't gonna let it defeat me
but any way
all seams to be fine and working well apart from the GPS on the handset
i tried to purge the gps by putting *#*#7378423#*#* in the phone dialer and purge the assistance data with out no joy i also ran a diagnostic from the setting in the phone and it says no gps found test failed,
completely baffled that something so small i guess can be a big problem ( i am talking about the phone here )
could any one please please help as i'm chucking down the gauntlet here
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Dude! the c6903 is the Xperia Z1.... this is for the Xperia Z only!
aaronkatrini said:
Dude! the c6903 is the Xperia Z1.... this is for the Xperia Z only!
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i bow head in shame, thanks i can se if i can move the post
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Thread closed at OPs request

Post your questions for XZ3 owners here.

I got the XZ3 on launch day and I'm pretty confortable with my technical knowledge. If you guys have any questions or requests (such as running commands and dumps), please post them here. I'll probably edit this post with a mini-review if I have the time this week.
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I got the XZ3 on launch day and I'm pretty confortable with my technical knowledge. If you guys have any questions or requests (such as running commands and dumps), please post them here. I'll probably edit this post with a mini-review if I have the time this week.
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Any idea how to bring back double-tap on the XZ3?? Sony removed it since the Xperia X, but I'm wondering if there's a way to bring it back or if you've heard/read anything to indicate they might bring it back??
Thanks!
Does anybody know why Sony phones don't support the Google Camera ports? I checked on my XZ3 that camera api2 is supported fully! What is it holding back? No devs doing it or a Sony specific restriction?
With gcam support this XZ3 would be the perfect pixel 3xl alternative without notch!
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RockStar2005 said:
Any idea how to bring back double-tap on the XZ3??
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Simply activate the always on screen. Then you can use double-tap to wake.
Gcam needs Raw support that's why HDR+ doesn't work on Xperias
madphone said:
Does anybody know why Sony phones don't support the Google Camera ports? I checked on my XZ3 that camera api2 is supported fully! What is it holding back? No devs doing it or a Sony specific restriction?
With gcam support this XZ3 would be the perfect pixel 3xl alternative without notch!
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Simply activate the always on screen. Then you can use double-tap to wake.
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Ok thanks!
Just wish they had double-tap to sleep again too. Not sure why they would remove that?
Hello,
I have several questions for xz3 users
- what about SOT? why no one completes that forum section?
- when you activate stamina mode, does it turns off all vibrations? (including ringing/notification vibrations?) - that is how stamina acts at my old Z2,
- a user in sonytalk forum, mentions soemthing like a gap between screen and body. can someone install a pressure app to see if there is a gap for real?
thank you
pilifida said:
Hello,
I have several questions for xz3 users
- what about SOT? why no one completes that forum section?
- when you activate stamina mode, does it turns off all vibrations? (including ringing/notification vibrations?) - that is how stamina acts at my old Z2,
- a user in sonytalk forum, mentions soemthing like a gap between screen and body. can someone install a pressure app to see if there is a gap for real?
thank you
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- The SOT is worse for me than the XZ Premium and Pixel 2 XL which I've have for several months. I'll get back to you with some numbers on monday if they matter that much to you.
- Stamina mode now has 3 modes, 4 if you count ultra stamina. They indeed, turn off vibrations, but I haven't checked all of them.
- Yes there is a gap between the metal frame and the glass panels, both on the front and the back. I suppose this is done to provide impact absorption when you drop the phone. Look for HTC U11 drop tests if you need to know why these things exist. That phone is perfectly smooth, has no ridges, but also cracks very easily.
Geo2160 said:
- The SOT is worse for me than the XZ Premium and Pixel 2 XL which I've have for several months. I'll get back to you with some numbers on monday if they matter that much to you.
- Stamina mode now has 3 modes, 4 if you count ultra stamina. They indeed, turn off vibrations, but I haven't checked all of them.
- Yes there is a gap between the metal frame and the glass panels, both on the front and the back. I suppose this is done to provide impact absorption when you drop the phone. Look for HTC U11 drop tests if you need to know why these things exist. That phone is perfectly smooth, has no ridges, but also cracks very easily.
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Hi Geo,
I returned my XZ3 due mostly to the camera being a step-down from the XZ2 P. Didn't play around with the phone as much as I should have, but ok I'm glad to hear that Stamina Mode still lets you configure how it saves the battery. Not every phone does that I think.
Battery life seemed really good though I didn't get to test it all that much.
pilifida said:
Hello,
I have several questions for xz3 users
- what about SOT? why no one completes that forum section?
- when you activate stamina mode, does it turns off all vibrations? (including ringing/notification vibrations?) - that is how stamina acts at my old Z2,
- a user in sonytalk forum, mentions soemthing like a gap between screen and body. can someone install a pressure app to see if there is a gap for real?
thank you
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SOT: With ambient display set to always on: 3 hours
With ambient display set to smart activation: 5 hours
With ambient display set to off: 6.5-7 hours.
^above tests with wifi on all the time, with about 30 minutes LTE usage
Gap: Gap is present, but still water resistant. Phone fell into the tub while I was giving my dog a bath (I was talking on the phone with my mom).
Sorry, I've misread previous post, nvm
Has anyone tried this phone on Verizon yet? I know they say it won't work, but if it has the right LTE bands it just might.
I own a xz3 for a week now and i'm having some problem with lagging on homescreen with nova and stock launcher... Anybody else experienced this... When i restart phone it's normal lag free again?
fil--21 said:
I own a xz3 for a week now and i'm having some problem with lagging on homescreen with nova and stock launcher... Anybody else experienced this... When i restart phone it's normal lag free again?
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If it doesn't go away soon I'd run Sony Companion on it. Just download it to your PC then connect phone to PC when it says to and do a system repair or whatever.
RockStar2005 said:
If it doesn't go away soon I'd run Sony Companion on it. Just download it to your PC then connect phone to PC when it says to and do a system repair or whatever.
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No i think this is pie related.. Nobody have this issue?
I am experiencing no lag but I'm on stock launcher, no Nova. I also disabled a bunch of apps (Facebook, all Google apps except maps and YouTube) and Netflix. H9493 which has 6GB RAM.
augie7107 said:
I am experiencing no lag but I'm on stock launcher, no Nova. I also disabled a bunch of apps (Facebook, all Google apps except maps and YouTube) and Netflix. H9493 which has 6GB RAM.
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Just bought the OnePlus 6T from T-Mobile. Gonna throw the GCam mod available here on XDA onto it too once I get it. OP seems to be more on the color accurate side than the likes of Samsung, Apple, etc. Maybe Huawei too. Getting $300 off ($580 is total price) for trading in my V30, so not bad! lol Plus the software is fantastic (like Sony) and their charger (Dash charger) is simply the best, and I can CONFIRM first-hand that it definitely outdoes Quick Charge 3.0. But let me allow the lady to explain it better. lol
I could've got something like the P20 Pro, Note 9, or Pixel (all of which have T-Mo Volte btw, unlike the XZ2 P ((F U SONY!! lol))), but I felt like there's a strong chance I'm gonna upgrade again next spring cuz we got the XZ3 Premium, S10+, OP7, and P30 Pro coming out around then. So why get something overly expensive? lol All are expected to be incredible phones. But we know which one I'M hoping to have (if it doesn't P me off like the XZ3 did that is lol)!
Enjoy, see you on the Premium forum in the spring
Play hard, go Plus
Has anybody received 1 year of playstation+ within the lounge app. I bought the phone on day one and i'm still waiting.
At least here in Germany they advertised one year of free ps+ membership for ealry adopters.
Anyone else get this issue where if you restart the phone, the "last full charge" in the battery > settings menu says something like 30+ days ago? @madphone @augie7107
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Anyone else get this issue where if you restart the phone, the "last full charge" in the battery > settings menu says something like 30+ days ago? @madphone @augie7107
iArvee said:
Anyone else get this issue where if you restart the phone, the "last full charge" in the battery > settings menu says something like 30+ days ago? @madphone @augie7107
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Anyone else get this issue where if you restart the phone, the "last full charge" in the battery > settings menu says something like 30+ days ago? @madphone @augie7107
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Mine currently says three hours ago which is accurate. After restart is shows "0 minutes ago".

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