Glove Mode on Xperia Z1 - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Since the hardware of the Xperia Z1 and the Xperia Z1 compact are very similiar but just in different bodies, is there a way to enable glove mode on the Z1?

FahmyAbou said:
Since the hardware of the Xperia Z1 and the Xperia Z1 compact are very similiar but just in different bodies, is there a way to enable glove mode on the Z1?
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As far i know there is no glove mode on the Z1 because the screen already include that feature (capacitive screen), that works with my Adidas Climawarm glove.

QualQuek said:
As far i know there is no glove mode on the Z1 because the screen already include that feature (capacitive screen), that works with my Adidas Climacool glove.
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I tried different gloves and none of them works. There is Pen mode that can be enabled like the one on the z Ultra. So I thought that there would also a glove mode
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FahmyAbou said:
I tried different gloves and none of them works. There is Pen mode that can be enabled like the one on the z Ultra. So I thought that there would also a glove mode
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It's possible that some glove won't work, works with this one http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/adi4951/adidas-clima365-climawarm-running-gloves/ but i must admit that's not really perfect...

I could sometimes press something with my cheap ski gloves. I'm sure that it wasn't my finger touching it directly. It all depends from the gloves.
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FahmyAbou said:
I tried different gloves and none of them works. There is Pen mode that can be enabled like the one on the z Ultra. So I thought that there would also a glove mode
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Where?

eclyptos said:
Where?
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daxdax89 said:
where did you find pen option?
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There is a thread that describes how to enable the pen mode on the Z1. It isn't difficult and would recommend to anyone with a rooted Z1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2652762

FahmyAbou said:
There is a thread that describes how to enable the pen mode on the Z1. It isn't difficult and would recommend to anyone with a rooted Z1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2652762
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Ok, so it's not a mode, it's a Mod.

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is it true sony pre-applies a screen protector on their phones?

I heard that all sony phones come with a pre factory installed screen protector. is that true?
is one pre-installed on the Xperia Z, ZL and Z Ultra?
intolaomair said:
I heard that all sony phones come with a pre factory installed screen protector. is that true?
is one pre-installed on the Xperia Z, ZL and Z Ultra?
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Yes on the z forsure the zl idk and the z ultra should
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My UK z came with a pack of screen protectors I had to apply myself
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golfgtiedition30 said:
My UK z came with a pack of screen protectors I had to apply myself
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The factory pre-applied ones are shatter-proof films, not screen protectors. Even before you apply the screen protector that came in the box, there's already a pre-applied shatter-proof film.

[Q] pencil input

Like the z ultra can z1 use pencil input? Or did Sony add something to ultra's screen?
I was thinking maybe turn z1 sensitivity up?
dazza7111 said:
Like the z ultra can z1 use pencil input? Or did Sony add something to ultra's screen?
I was thinking maybe turn z1 sensitivity up?
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Ultra Z has as far as I know added the resistive touchscreen layer on top of capacitive. so it's a no for Z1 unfortunately. I still hope that there will be available styluses with different levels of presure recognized - something like that for example: www.wacom.com/en/us/everyday/bamboo-stylus-feel
Thanks was some stupid youtube review said sony just turned sensitivity up on screen lol never mind.
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dazza7111 said:
Thanks was some stupid youtube review said sony just turned sensitivity up on screen lol never mind.
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Oddly, I've been able to use my Z1 with gloves though it works poorly.

I miss Blinkfeed any way to get an alternative?

Probably the one thing I miss about my htc one, along with the boom sound, external speakers kinda blow in The Z1.
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You should change your phone because this doesn't have any of those.
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Try Flipboard, it is similar to blinkfeed
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I use Socialife. Not nearly as attractive as Blinkfeed but it does the job.
drakexpl said:
You should change your phone because this doesn't have any of those.
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why do you even bother reply, the guy is asking if there is any alternative similar to blinkfeed, if you don't have anything to say, just don't say anything
Fatelord said:
Probably the one thing I miss about my htc one, along with the boom sound, external speakers kinda blow in The Z1.
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Yeah quite a few people have always rubbished HTC sense, I have always really liked it more that any other phone OS out of the box.
Never used blink feed before, sounded like nonsense to me when I first heard about it, but yeah Sony's closest to that would be social life which IMO is crap to use never updated properly.
I think I recall a developer in the Xperia Z forum doing a whole HTC Sense project for the Xperia Z, maybe he has some way to port that over for you. Might pay to have a look over there as well.
Flipboard is probably your best bet.
JuicyBrah said:
Flipboard is probably your best bet.
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True, didn't even think of that, well because I had never set up my social media part, will give it a go.
I think he might have been referring to nice widgets for the stream updates.
Hi, did you ever find anything similar/ as good as BlinkFeed? Am also considering the switch to the z1 from the HTC 1
Fatelord said:
Probably the one thing I miss about my htc one, along with the boom sound, external speakers kinda blow in The Z1.
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There is a new launcher that is being developed on xda-developers that is meant to be a clone of Sense 5. Here is a link to the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629069
I haven't had time to test it yet.

Z or ZL?

I've an option of swapping my xperia z for a ZL for a small cost. What do u guys think? I love my ZL but the newer Z is tempting.
All opinions welcome . it will help me to decide
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vhl71 said:
I've an option of swapping my xperia z for a ZL for a small cost. What do u guys think? I love my ZL but the newer Z is tempting.
All opinions welcome . it will help me to decide
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Zl is better if you want a compact phone, but i would go for the z, becoz it has more devs.
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Tommy-Geenexus said:
Zl is better if you want a compact phone, but i would go for the z, becoz it has more devs.
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agree ^
unless u have an idea of how to port roms
Tommy-Geenexus said:
Zl is better if you want a compact phone, but i would go for the z, becoz it has more devs.
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Im a ZL user but i'll agree with you.. ZL is lack of devs..
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Go for Z
Is Z bigger than ZL?
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vhl71 said:
Is Z bigger than ZL?
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Yes but zl is thicker than z.
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vhl71 said:
I've an option of swapping my xperia z for a ZL for a small cost. What do u guys think? I love my ZL but the newer Z is tempting.
All opinions welcome . it will help me to decide
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Newer Z? do u happen to mean the Z1?
SmallsXD said:
Newer Z? do u happen to mean the Z1?
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no..i meant Z..its new in the box. not newer than z1.
BTW i decided against this swap - went to a sony store to check out the Z against my ZL...didnt quite like the bigger size and the flaps ..have a sony digicam with the flap which broke in a year..so not a big fan of that design..plus it feels bigger in hand..so decided to keep my ZL even though the deal itself was definitely good ..
vhl71 said:
no..i meant Z..its new in the box. not newer than z1.
BTW i decided against this swap - went to a sony store to check out the Z against my ZL...didnt quite like the bigger size and the flaps ..have a sony digicam with the flap which broke in a year..so not a big fan of that design..plus it feels bigger in hand..so decided to keep my ZL even though the deal itself was definitely good ..
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Home much were you going to pay for it?
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Z bro..more dev.
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For me, the Z was too big.
Also, because of the shape and backplate, it's not comfortable to hold in 1 hand.
The ZL is much better, 7.5(!!)mm shorter and 2mm narrower.
Also has infrared and camera-button.
Z has more devs and waterproof.
Just decide which are important for you
vhl71 said:
no..i meant Z..its new in the box. not newer than z1.
BTW i decided against this swap - went to a sony store to check out the Z against my ZL...didnt quite like the bigger size and the flaps ..have a sony digicam with the flap which broke in a year..so not a big fan of that design..plus it feels bigger in hand..so decided to keep my ZL even though the deal itself was definitely good ..
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guy has already decided .
kumar abhishek said:
Home much were you going to pay for it?
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Its back on again..Z has a note premium look so I'm thinking about trading zl for z..
Very tempting
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vhl71 said:
Its back on again..Z has a note premium look so I'm thinking about trading zl for z..
Very tempting
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Lol get your Z before it drives you nuts
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Finallypulled the plug..sold my zl and got a brand new z for a little extra cash..looks amazing..
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[Q] broken glass!

Ok, it's happened!
My SP glass is broken! :crying:
Do you know if it's possible to buy a replacement and if there is an "how to" somewehre in the web that tech you how to replace the glass?
Thank you!
c_c_c_66 said:
Do you know if it's possible to buy a replacement
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Ebay xperia SP digitaliser
and if there is an "how to" somewehre in the web that tech you how to replace the glass?
Thank you!
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Google xperia SP screen replacement or tear down
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Captain Sweatpants said:
Ebay xperia SP digitaliser Google xperia SP screen replacement or tear down
Thank you very much!
I've just ordered the "digitaliser"!
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Compatible parts
Hi, can someone help me? I buyed a digitaliser on ebay and I have replaced this fine, but the touch is very bad, very unresponsive, glove mode doesn,t work now and multitouch ******
The seller gave me the money back
Now I want to buy an ORIGINAL PART FROM SONY, not compatible parts. Where I can go to buy this?
Please help me! Now I have installed the broken glass because it works fine. I prefer the broken glass to a clean glass but unresponsive.
The Sony digitaliser contains both active and passive capacitors that's why it can have glove mode and mutitouch perhaps the digitaliser you bought only contained passive capacitors. That's the normal ones. Try a more expensive one. Also those problems could be caused by a bad connection try cleaning the connections with contact cleaner. If you want to be sure its a Sony part you may have to go to a Sony centre.
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Original Sony Parts
Captain Sweatpants said:
The Sony digitaliser contains both active and passive capacitors that's why it can have glove mode and mutitouch perhaps the digitaliser you bought only contained passive capacitors. That's the normal ones. Try a more expensive one. Also those problems could be caused by a bad connection try cleaning the connections with contact cleaner. If you want to be sure its a Sony part you may have to go to a Sony centre.
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I can´t buy an original Sony part somewhere and I personally install it ? Sony is expensive to install parts
Thanks for your reply friend and sorry for my english
oscarstl said:
I can´t buy an original Sony part somewhere and I personally install it ? Sony is expensive to install parts
Thanks for your reply friend and sorry for my english
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If its marked as an OEM part then it should be made by the same manufacturer as the original part so that would be your best bet. Unfortunately online it hard to be sure.
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Numbers on the back of the panel
Captain Sweatpants said:
If its marked as an OEM part then it should be made by the same manufacturer as the original part so that would be your best bet. Unfortunately online it hard to be sure.
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Can you explain me the meaning of these numbers on the back of the digitizer?
EDIT: It says: "8W / 13 Y KL"
Not sure probably a part number or a code to do with the manufacture
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Captain Sweatpants said:
Not sure probably a part number or a code to do with the manufacture
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On my broken screen it says the same but "40" / "48" (i,m not sure because it,s installed yet) instead of "8" Can be a part of the region code?
The digitiser of the models C5302 / C5303 / C5306 / M35h are the same?
Thanks bro, this thread will help more people in the future
EDIT: On my original broken screen it says "44" xD
The xperia SP range are all identical hardware the difference is the radio baseband ie the frequencies they are capable of receiving. The C5302= 3g version C5303= global LTE/4G version and the C5306= american LTE version I would just buy an OEM digitaliser and fit that
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Captain Sweatpants said:
The xperia SP range are all identical hardware the difference is the radio baseband ie the frequencies they are capable of receiving. The C5302= 3g version C5303= global LTE/4G version and the C5306= american LTE version I would just buy an OEM digitaliser and fit that
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What do you think about this item? http://www.etradesupply.com/sony-xperia-sp-m35h-digitizer-touch-screen.html
It says :
The Sony Xperia SP M36h Digitizer Touch Screen can support up-to 10 fingers.
This Xperia SP Digitizer can respond even while wearing gloves.
The item is marked as "OEM"
What do you think about this website? I do not want to create spam please sorry
More Info
I have found more information:
On the photo you can see how the fake glass have 3 dots on top when the original SP cristal have 2
On the picture is not appreciated but you can see how obviously the white is not the same in both, The original have a brilliant white and the fake have darker white.
When you give touches at the original cristal it feels sturdy but on the fake cristal sounds cheap
c_c_c_66 said:
Captain Sweatpants said:
Ebay xperia SP digitaliser Google xperia SP screen replacement or tear down
Thank you very much!
I've just ordered the "digitaliser"!
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Might you tell me where you bought it please? and you could send me some pictures when you get it:fingers-crossed:
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oscarstl said:
I have found more information:
On the photo you can see how the fake glass have 3 dots on top when the original SP cristal have 2
On the picture is not appreciated but you can see how obviously the white is not the same in both, The original have a brilliant white and the fake have darker white.
When you give touches at the original cristal it feels sturdy but on the fake cristal sounds cheap
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My black xperia sp has 3 sensor holes on top and I'm pretty sure that it ain't fake
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oscarstl said:
I have found more information:
On the photo you can see how the fake glass have 3 dots on top when the original SP cristal have 2
On the picture is not appreciated but you can see how obviously the white is not the same in both, The original have a brilliant white and the fake have darker white.
When you give touches at the original cristal it feels sturdy but on the fake cristal sounds cheap
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noahvt said:
My black xperia sp has 3 sensor holes on top and I'm pretty sure that it ain't fake
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My black Xperia also have 3 sensor holes.
Interesting - my white xperia SP has 2!
My white SP has 2 sensors and the camera
oscarstl said:
What do you think about this item? http://www.etradesupply.com/sony-xperia-sp-m35h-digitizer-touch-screen.html
It says :
The Sony Xperia SP M36h Digitizer Touch Screen can support up-to 10 fingers.
This Xperia SP Digitizer can respond even while wearing gloves.
The item is marked as "OEM"
What do you think about this website? I do not want to create spam please sorry
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That one looks OK I'm pretty sure it wouldn't have be marked as OEM if it was fake
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noahvt said:
My black xperia sp has 3 sensor holes on top and I'm pretty sure that it ain't fake
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Interesting, What model have you using? C5303, C5302... Maybe only the black version have 3 dots and these dots on the white version indicates a fake product..

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