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[V] SOD?

anyone still suffering SOD after so many updates or Custom ROM?
mine just happen 3 times within one week

I never seem to face it before in my life...
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-SlenderMan- said:
I never seem to face it before in my life...
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Seconded.
Less than 2% of retail Xperia AX/VL handsets (the Japanese version of Xperia V) are affected by SoD according to Sony Service Centres' statistics. I'm sure for the international model it's the same.

Not so sure i should answer this question....

happens to my friends before..

Mine international Xperia V is on Singapore's ROM and I experience SOD near once in month.
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I 3rd the motion, never experienced SOD with my XV..

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SOD? Sleep of death?
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I've had this happen twice in the last few days, and I've had the phone for only about a week. I'm on stock JB rom 9.1.A.0.490 which came preinstalled on the phone. I have yet to try any WiFi settings like suggested in most threads about this problem.
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sod and heat problem
so how often do these problems happen. The SOD and the heating problem. I might buy the xperia V but im seeing a lot of people reporting this problems and also the fact that you can end up with the tmd screen with poor quality. is this phone worth the risk of buying it?

sdam87 said:
so how often do these problems happen. The SOD and the heating problem. I might buy the xperia V but im seeing a lot of people reporting this problems and also the fact that you can end up with the tmd screen with poor quality. is this phone worth the risk of buying it?
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I have SOD near once a month and don't have overheating problem (it heats up while heavy gaming, but it's normal). Overall it's a very nice phone, but build quality isn't perfect —*for example, it squeaks when I take it in the middle of the edges (plastic slightly presses inside), but it's not a problem for me too.

Gasai Yuno said:
Seconded.
Less than 2% of retail Xperia AX/VL handsets (the Japanese version of Xperia V) are affected by SoD according to Sony Service Centres' statistics. I'm sure for the international model it's the same.
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well i think the lt25 is the international version. so how many of these devices suffer from the sod and the heating problem, according to the statistics ? because i want to buy the xperia v and i only know and trust ebay for this kind of stuff. I found it there for 400 usd which i think is a very good price

reflexing said:
Mine international Xperia V is on Singapore's ROM and I experience SOD near once in month.
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Hello.
Where did you buy your phone from? I bought mine from SingTel and I don't seem to have that problem. Maybe you should ask for a replacement using warranty?

Erica Law said:
Hello.
Where did you buy your phone from? I bought mine from SingTel and I don't seem to have that problem. Maybe you should ask for a replacement using warranty?
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I'm from Russia and bought international LT25i from mobyshop.com.sg, so I don't think it's possible to replace it (it will be too long)

reflexing said:
I'm from Russia and bought international LT25i from mobyshop.com.sg, so I don't think it's possible to replace it (it will be too long)
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You can try and ask for a replacement. The seller is basically giving you a broken device.

Bought a V for my wife and she is complaining that the phone gets hot while in her purse and after charging overnight it does not respond anymore. It has the. 940 firmware which came from the factory. It is an unbranded Dutch phone.
So international and with major problem. Will contact Sony tomorrow. Pretty frustrating.

Just thought I'd share.
Only started experiencing SOD a few weeks ago (owned the V since end of last year when it first came out in singapore, Stock ROM) around the same time a few apps were updated.
SOD only happens when it goes to sleep with wifi connection only on or LTE as preferred network. Only option is to long press the power button to shut it down then restart.
No SOD if i leave it on WCDMA as preferred network.
2 noticeable app (since I used them regularly( issues I experienced same time I started experiencing SOD - Whatsapp hung occassionally (has since been rectified after the recent updates) and Instagram will hang and exit while I am browsing (still occurs despite uninstalling and reinstalling.)

just thought i'd share to.
i got my phone from Singtel too, last year, within the first few weeks of it's release and i sufferec from SoD for like a long period of time until it went away on it's own i didn't do anything to it, other than updating it whenever there's a new update and just pulling the battery whenever the SoD happens.
now once in a while it will hang and i'll have to pull the battery, but at least it doesn't heat up.
another problem is the fluctuating battery levels whenever I restart the phone -_-
however... i am still feeling kinda scared whenever i do an update. like it keeps me wondering if the SoD problem will kick up again.
sighhhhhhhh

I just bought this device, i havent faced this SOD problem(3 days now). Hope it wont happen to me. Status, locked bl, havent root yet.:thumbup:
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Issue after updating to 4.3

Hi all,
I have an Unlocked 32 GB (US) HTC One. I recently updated to 4.3 via OTA update. I've noticed some issues immediately after updating and would appreciate if people pooled in their issues so we can maybe sort this out. Or maybe it's just me!
1. The camera's low light performance has gone to s***. (Almost negligible purple noise to full of it).
2. The phone is taking considerably longer time to charge.
Will edit my post if I notice any more changes. Thanks!
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3. My proximity sensor is acting up. While in a call, when I take the phone away from my ear the screen doesn't always light up.

I confirm the camera got worse.
WIFI stops working after turning off and and on with mobile data usage in between.

muayyadf1 said:
I confirm the camera got worse.
WIFI stops working after turning off and and on with mobile data usage in between.
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See the difference.
EDIT: I haven't had any issues with Wifi yet. Just checked my Power History and the wifi seems to be working even with screen off. Any power saving apps perhaps?

This is hardware issue. You need to contact the custom service to request a replace

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This is hardware issue. You need to contact the custom service to request a replace
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I was inclined to think that as well. But how come the performance dropped overnight? And right after the update.. Seems a bit coincidental.
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raghav2511 said:
I was inclined to think that as well. But how come the performance drops overnight? And right after the update.. Seems a bit coincidental.
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The problem comes from ST and OmniVision, the camera sensor providers. I saw purple issues in Motor X as well, which also uses sensor from OmniVision.
After 4.2.2, HTC changed a bunch of camera drivers, making thousands of people suffering from this purple/red issue, which already existed before, but was not severe.
You can check the photo before the update again: purple in the edges and the colors a little bit weird.

jerrylzy said:
The problem comes from ST and OmniVision, the camera sensor providers. I saw purple issues in Motor X as well, which also uses sensor from OmniVision.
After 4.2.2, HTC changed a bunch of camera drivers, making thousands of people suffering from this purple/red issue, which already existed before, but was not severe.
You can check the photo before the update again: purple in the edges and the colors a little bit weird.
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Okay.. So assuming this adverse change is due to possible driver changes, will the camera go back to 'normal' if i undo my update? Assuming it's possible to go back to 4.1.2..
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raghav2511 said:
Okay.. So assuming this adverse change is due to possible driver changes, will the camera go back to 'normal' if i undo my update? Assuming it's possible to go back to 4.1.2..
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No use at all. I personally own a developer edition, as you can see in my signature. I bought it in May and suffered from purple/red issue after flashing a 4.2.2 rom. I then flashed back to original 1.29.1540.3 ruu and found out the issue was as severe as was on 4.2.2. The only way to solve this problem is to replace your camera sensor or to have your whole phone replaced. The latter solution is recommended.

jerrylzy said:
No use at all. I personally own a developer edition, as you can see in my signature. I bought it in May and suffered from purple/red issue after flashing a 4.2.2 rom. I then flashed back to original 1.29.1540.3 ruu and found out the issue was as severe as was on 4.2.2. The only way to solve this problem is to replace your camera sensor or to have your whole phone replaced. The latter solution is recommended.
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Well that's kind of disappointing.. You see, I bought my phone in the US and I'm currently in India (HTC support is, well, not good). I'll be going to Canada in about 3 months, but I think I'll have issues claiming warranty on an American product elsewhere..

How can one fine out which camera sensor is in their mobile? I have no issue whatsoever in my Vodafone One, was fine with 4.1.2 and still fine now with 4.2.2, I have no purple tinge at all.
Would I be fine when Vodafone release 4.3 or best not to upgrade.. I'm still stock too, killed my last one by flashing recently

twerg said:
How can one fine out which camera sensor is in their mobile? I have no issue whatsoever in my Vodafone One, was fine with 4.1.2 and still fine now with 4.2.2, I have no purple tinge at all.
Would I be fine when Vodafone release 4.3 or best not to upgrade.. I'm still stock too, killed my last one by flashing recently
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I'm afraid I don't know about identifying the manufacturer. If I were you, I'd stay off the update for a few weeks and see how it pans out.

raghav2511 said:
I'm afraid I don't know about identifying the manufacturer. If I were you, I'd stay off the update for a few weeks and see how it pans out.
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Thanks. Its fine though as there is no update yet, Vodafone AU have only just made 4.2.2 available, will be a fee months I reckon as they were quite late with the last one..
4.3 is only for international unlocked phones so no update for atm

twerg said:
How can one fine out which camera sensor is in their mobile? I have no issue whatsoever in my Vodafone One, was fine with 4.1.2 and still fine now with 4.2.2, I have no purple tinge at all.
Would I be fine when Vodafone release 4.3 or best not to upgrade.. I'm still stock too, killed my last one by flashing recently
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/sys/android_camera/sensor

jerrylzy said:
/sys/android_camera/sensor
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Cheers, this is what I have at that location; st vd6869(1.0) cinesensor 2013-05-20

twerg said:
Cheers, this is what I have at that location; st vd6869(1.0) cinesensor 2013-05-20
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Mine without problem
st vd6869(1.0) cinesensor 2013-06-27
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For me, I updated my One to 3.22 (MaximusHD Rom). Everything works fine and battery charges actually faster , except for camera.. The camera has indeed gone gffdsdfgss purple.

jerrylzy said:
Mine without problem
st vd6869(1.0) cinesensor 2013-06-27
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st vd6869(1.0) cinesensor 2013-06-06
Good here too! On 4.3, maximus hd.
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[Q] Problems here, problems there, problems everywhere.

Hello.
I have a problem. I want to buy the Z1 but I don’t know if I should.
I already bought the Z1 in November. I was setting it up for about 3 days and then my house was robbed and the phone was stolen. I even not had the chance to use it as a phone…
The insurance company is going to cover the stolen Z1.
In the meanwhile I see all over the internet Z1 yellow washed self-cracked screens, asf that cannot be removed because of warranty and it scratch really bad. Problems with overeating, touch screen sensibility, wifi, etc.
So, was this sad episode some kind of divine intervention or it’s a reasonable choice to buy it again?
I liked the Z1, despite of the internal features, because of the glass and aluminum look. I’m looking also to Samsung s4 and note 3 but they look to plastic for top phones. I like HTC One but only in black which is very hard to find. The 5S is also in my mind. I can discard a large display if the device is ergonomic and pocket jeans friendly.
I need to buy a new phone because my WM HTC HD2 is becoming serious outdated. But for a phone with 4 years of daily use it doesn’t have any scratches in the display or in the back. This guy is tough and never failed me.
Long story short I just don’t want to give a lot of money for a piece of sh… top phone! I just want a phone for the next 4 years.
Thank you all !

hdsqtek said:
Hello.
I have a problem. I want to buy the Z1 but I don’t know if I should.
I already bought the Z1 in November. I was setting it up for about 3 days and then my house was robbed and the phone was stolen. I even not had the chance to use it as a phone…
The insurance company is going to cover the stolen Z1.
In the meanwhile I see all over the internet Z1 yellow washed self-cracked screens, asf that cannot be removed because of warranty and it scratch really bad. Problems with overeating, touch screen sensibility, wifi, etc.
So, was this sad episode some kind of divine intervention or it’s a reasonable choice to buy it again?
I liked the Z1, despite of the internal features, because of the glass and aluminum look. I’m looking also to Samsung s4 and note 3 but they look to plastic for top phones. I like HTC One but only in black which is very hard to find. The 5S is also in my mind. I can discard a large display if the device is ergonomic and pocket jeans friendly.
I need to buy a new phone because my WM HTC HD2 is becoming serious outdated. But for a phone with 4 years of daily use it doesn’t have any scratches in the display or in the back. This guy is tough and never failed me.
Long story short I just don’t want to give a lot of money for a piece of sh… top phone! I just want a phone for the next 4 years.
Thank you all !
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I'm an owner of an Xperia Z1 and I must say it is a beutifully designed phone and a superior camera... But then a major problem that I have with it is that touchscreen does NOT work properly. I think you should wait until the 4.3 update comes and see whether the problem is fixed. But I doubt that this is a software problem so better not buy it till the 4.3 update comes and we'll see whether it fixes the problem. Stay tuned to Z1 XDA so you can be sure.

If you even think that Z1 is a piece of sh... top phone, then don't buy it.
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bogdan wst said:
If you even think that Z1 is a piece of sh... top phone, then don't buy it.
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He merely stated he is having second thoughts he never said it is a piece of sh*. I feel the same the way I am in the market for a new top end smartphone and I really like the design/features of the Z1 but if you go into the Sony Forums or any other it just seems most users are unhappy and having lots of issues. I understand every smartphone has its own problems but from what I have been reading Sony does not want to acknowledge or fix possible hardware issues that users are facing. This is a very expensive phone and you would expect top notch quality along with service. I will be waiting another month to see what happens before I make my decision.

stragabenz said:
He merely stated he is having second thoughts he never said it is a piece of sh*. I feel the same the way I am in the market for a new top end smartphone and I really like the design/features of the Z1 but if you go into the Sony Forums or any other it just seems most users are unhappy and having lots of issues. I understand every smartphone has its own problems but from what I have been reading Sony does not want to acknowledge or fix possible hardware issues that users are facing. This is a very expensive phone and you would expect top notch quality along with service. I will be waiting another month to see what happens before I make my decision.
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i couldn't say it better. thank you !
For the people experiencing problems imagine this: instead of having your Z1 in your hand right now, you have the money you gave for it. Would you buy it again ???

hdsqtek said:
i couldn't say it better. thank you !
For the people experiencing problems imagine this: instead of having your Z1 in your hand right now, you have the money you gave for it. Would you buy it again ???
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I would buy it again(again my only problem is a yellow hue on white backgrounds)
Or to be more precise some white backgrounds look yellowish wheb compared to other phones(Z ultra, Z or iphone 5)
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I would also buy it again.
I must also say that at this moment, i do not have any of the problems stated on this forum (yellow tint, touch screen problem, wi-fi problem).
The major problem that all the z1 users have, is the camera not working with an unlocked bootloader.
But i would still buy it again
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hdsqtek said:
i couldn't say it better. thank you !
For the people experiencing problems imagine this: instead of having your Z1 in your hand right now, you have the money you gave for it. Would you buy it again ???
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My Z1 is on it's way to Sony repair right now because of the touchscreen issue but if I knew that this particular problem could be fixed (or that it occurs just in a certain batch) I would in every circumstance buy the Z1 over any other phone on the market right now.

You'll see people *****ing about every little nitpicky thing in every forum of every device on this website. My Z1 is fine.

akselic said:
My Z1 is on it's way to Sony repair right now because of the touchscreen issue but if I knew that this particular problem could be fixed (or that it occurs just in a certain batch) I would in every circumstance buy the Z1 over any other phone on the market right now.
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I think it will come back to you with 4.3 or 4.4.

eclyptos said:
I think it will come back to you with 4.3 or 4.4.
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I don't mind if it does as long as the touchscreen is working. If it isn't, I'm going for a refund even if it comes with Android 8.9.0 Moon Rock Candy

akselic said:
I don't mind if it does as long as the touchscreen is working. If it isn't, I'm going for a refund even if it comes with Android 8.9.0 Moon Rock Candy
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Hehe..I will do the same, Just let us know.

I personally have been pretty lucky, not 1 single issue, screen reaponse is very good, none of the reprted screen issues and im pretty happy with the camera, its the best ive ever used and it meets all my needs and more. I will admit im not too happy about this unlocking the bootloader breaking the camera though, im a bit of a flashaholic but overall im very happy with this device
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sofir786 said:
I personally have been pretty lucky, not 1 single issue, screen reaponse is very good, none of the reprted screen issues and im pretty happy with the camera, its the best ive ever used and it meets all my needs and more. I will admit im not too happy about this unlocking the bootloader breaking the camera though, im a bit of a flashaholic but overall im very happy with this device
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Same here with me, not one problem with mine. I don't do rooting or any of that because I'm still learning but when I checked my phone had boot loader unlocked "yes" so I guess I was lucky with that.
I tend to buy phones and sell them on when I get bored with them but I think I'll be keeping the Z1 for a long time. Funny thing is is that I didn't like the Z I had at all.
I also have a Nokia 925 that I love. I have had both the Z1 and 925 since launch and they are both keepers. I have also had a note 2, S4, note 3 and Nokia 1020 this year but sold them all except for the 1020 which I gave to my wife.

stragabenz said:
He merely stated he is having second thoughts he never said it is a piece of sh*. I feel the same the way I am in the market for a new top end smartphone and I really like the design/features of the Z1 but if you go into the Sony Forums or any other it just seems most users are unhappy and having lots of issues. I understand every smartphone has its own problems but from what I have been reading Sony does not want to acknowledge or fix possible hardware issues that users are facing. This is a very expensive phone and you would expect top notch quality along with service. I will be waiting another month to see what happens before I make my decision.
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Very well said, what I think is that Z1 is an excellent device provided that the unit you get is problem free. It's just a matter of hit or miss for a good device. As a Z1 owner (with the touch problem) yeah it's really annoying if you have this and store refuses to acknowledge the problem and worn't replace the unit. Only hope is that the 4.3 update will fix the problem.
Back to the topic, if you think that your z1 being stolen is a divine intervention to not get the z1 again, it's really up to you. It's a great device with a future proof hardware so if you really want it then get it. Just examine the unit carefully, list down the problems that you have read in the forums and how to check them so that you won't be one of the frustrated users who had problems in their units. I wish you luck mate. :good:

brapicoco said:
Just examine the unit carefully, list down the problems that you have read in the forums and how to check them so that you won't be one of the frustrated users who had problems in their units. I wish you luck mate. :good:
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What he said is probably the best advice you can get right now. If working it's an excellent device and whatever you decide, do not order it online.

I'm another one just really happy with the phone. I'm on iHacker 1.2 and combined with Greenify it's runs forever. I mean 3days on Battery, just more than fine. If I would buy it again? Absolutely. Is there really an alternative? LG G2, S4, Note 3 are just plastic wrecks to me. And HTC with this ridiculous S-OFF rubbish, thanks I prefer to wait for a bootloader solution which will come for sure very soon.

jamespmi said:
, thanks I prefer to wait for a bootloader solution which will come for sure very soon.
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We all are here for that too.

akselic said:
What he said is probably the best advice you can get right now. If working it's an excellent device and whatever you decide, do not order it online.
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Yes don't order online or you'll end up like me who cant replace the unit or get the repair free..

brapicoco said:
Yes don't order online or you'll end up like me who cant replace the unit or get the repair free..
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Someone said there is a International warranty of 1 year on the device if you have a receipt. I am in the same situation, I do not buy the phone online, I pickup the phone in a small store but in different country in europe. Now if I have to go via warranty I don't know where I have to go.

[Q] T-Mobile-Sony XperiaZ1s

I have q quick question? I ordered the T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z1s and had it shipped express mail so I should have the phone tomorrow. However, I wanted to know if it was safe to use the Xperia Z1 method to root the phone, and use the same Roms on the Xperia Z1s?

fatannasty said:
I have q quick question? I ordered the T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z1s and had it shipped express mail so I should have the phone tomorrow. However, I wanted to know if it was safe to use the Xperia Z1 method to root the phone, and use the same Roms on the Xperia Z1s?
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I am also curious of this. I have put in a request for a forum specific to this device and regional carrier. I don't know if that usually works or how long it takes but I am looking to contribute in any way possible.

fatannasty said:
I have q quick question? I ordered the T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z1s and had it shipped express mail so I should have the phone tomorrow. However, I wanted to know if it was safe to use the Xperia Z1 method to root the phone, and use the same Roms on the Xperia Z1s?
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Rooting shouldn't really be unsafe or anything, but at the moment I don't think it'll work, as the Z1S is on 4.3 after all, and I don't think that Vroot will work with it now. As for roms, I would advise against flashing anything at the moment.

kusanou said:
Rooting shouldn't really be unsafe or anything, but at the moment I don't think it'll work, as the Z1S is on 4.3 after all, and I don't think that Vroot will work with it now. As for roms, I would advise against flashing anything at the moment.
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Thank you both very much!

fatannasty said:
Thank you both very much!
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Once theres an initial root you should be able to back up your TA partition and subsequently unlock bootloader to root any future firmwares, relocking bootloader after rooting.

Rekoil said:
Once theres an initial root you should be able to back up your TA partition and subsequently unlock bootloader to root any future firmwares, relocking bootloader after rooting.
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Unfortunately we will likely face a bootloader that cannot be unlocked.
However, if it can I am very curious as to how you go about this.
I absolutely hate taking updates... still haven't taken an update from months ago on my Nexus 7 because I will lose root. It was very difficult to unlock and root my nexus 7, considerably more than rooting my old carrier tied motorola handset, which I didn't expect at all considering I'd used all the same tools to flash and root before.

POMF2K said:
Unfortunately we will likely face a bootloader that cannot be unlocked.
However, if it can I am very curious as to how you go about this.
I absolutely hate taking updates... still haven't taken an update from months ago on my Nexus 7 because I will lose root. It was very difficult to unlock and root my nexus 7, considerably more than rooting my old carrier tied motorola handset, which I didn't expect at all considering I'd used all the same tools to flash and root before.
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The nexus 7 is one of the easiest devices to root. It may have been difficult when the device was first released, but I promise it's gotten much easier.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

crimson12 said:
The nexus 7 is one of the easiest devices to root. It may have been difficult when the device was first released, but I promise it's gotten much easier.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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I think it may have been more that my desktop wasn't properly recognizing the device. Had to jump through all sorts of hoops to get it to work last February. But it's unlocked and rooted now... with an outdated OS. I currently don't have internet service at home. I'll tackle the update and re-root when I've got a nice fast connection.
Would taking the update affect ever re-lock the bootloader?

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I think it may have been more that my desktop wasn't properly recognizing the device. Had to jump through all sorts of hoops to get it to work last February. But it's unlocked and rooted now... with an outdated OS. I currently don't have internet service at home. I'll tackle the update and re-root when I've got a nice fast connection.
Would taking the update affect ever re-lock the bootloader?
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I don't think so, the bootloader on my N7 has never locked itself unless I used wugfresh's toolkit to do so.

According to GSMarena Z1S is the same as international ones except LTE
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Lancez said:
According to GSMarena Z1S is the same as international ones except LTE
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It isn't, the Z1S has a plastic frame instead of aluminium, it's larger, and has different LTE frequencies to the C6903 (International LTE Z1).

Rekoil said:
It isn't, the Z1S has a plastic frame instead of aluminium, it's larger, and has different LTE frequencies to the C6903 (International LTE Z1).
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Good, It won't be bent like international version then. FYI, Z1S got 5" screen too.
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Lancez said:
Good, It won't be bent like international version then. FYI, Z1S got 5" screen too.
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I am aware it has the same screen, I was referring to the Z1S being taller than the C6903, regardless of screen size.
And what would a metal frame have to do with bending? Obviously if you apply so much force that you bend the device, then you're already damaging it, whether it has a metal or a plastic frame...
Source:
Xperia Z1 International LTE (C6903) white paper
Xperia Z1s (C6916) white paper

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I am aware it has the same screen, I was referring to the Z1S being taller than the C6903, regardless of screen size.
And what would a metal frame have to do with bending? Obviously if you apply so much force that you bend the device, then you're already damaging it, whether it has a metal or a plastic frame...
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It seems to me like cheap aluminum was the cause of bending. I've never had any bending/cracking issues on any of my plastic phones I owned.
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Lancez said:
It seems to me like cheap aluminum was the cause of bending. I've never had any bending/cracking issues on any of my plastic phones I owned.
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Even if a metal bends easily, it doesn't spontaneously bend, nothing does...

Rekoil said:
Even if a metal bends easily, it doesn't spontaneously bend, nothing does...
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The heat could cause bending. Anyway, since you are an owner of Z1, how would you rate your device at this point? Thinking about getting Z1S for my wife.
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Lancez said:
The heat could cause bending. Anyway, since you are an owner of Z1, how would you rate your device at this point? Thinking about getting Z1S for my wife.
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Best smartphone I have ever had, literally. Though if I'd been on the market right now I'd have had the Z1 Compact.
Only thing bad with it would be the screen quality (no issues head on, but tilt it and colours start to wash out) and maybe the loudspeaker being a bit tinny/quiet (product of the waterproofing would be my guess).

Rekoil said:
Best smartphone I have ever had, literally. Though if I'd been on the market right now I'd have had the Z1 Compact.
Only thing bad with it would be the screen quality and maybe the loudspeaker being a bit tinny/quiet.
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Thank you for your info. Looks like I'll have to come to this side of XDA on daily basis.
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It just came in the mail!
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Z1S (tmo), swype problems

I did the diagnostics with the touch screen, and turned out ok, but sometimes I get swype issues that are similar to the touchscreen problem on older Z1's-- you can see the swype drag line break up and I get garbage (2-3 letter) words onto my text fields. If I change hand positions/put the phone down, and retry--swype works fine. Anyone else having similar issues?

recharged95 said:
I did the diagnostics with the touch screen, and turned out ok, but sometimes I get swype issues that are similar to the touchscreen problem on older Z1's-- you can see the swype drag line break up and I get garbage (2-3 letter) words onto my text fields. If I change hand positions/put the phone down, and retry--swype works fine. Anyone else having similar issues?
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Yep, I am. I think people on the Z1 were having the same issue, but some firmware fixed the problem.

Don_Perrignon said:
Yep, I am. I think people on the Z1 were having the same issue, but some firmware fixed the problem.
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..the only FW which can fix this problem is .136. Reported it does, but always can be the exception.

Interesting, I'm on fw 14.2.C.0.159 (C6916), and definitely seeing it (device test was ok). I'm going to check another phone at the store...

recharged95 said:
Interesting, I'm on fw 14.2.C.0.159 (C6916), and definitely seeing it (device test was ok). I'm going to check another phone at the store...
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Yes, you should. BTW, different model different FW, that is why maybe your problem is not fixed yet...

eclyptos said:
Yes, you should. BTW, different model different FW, that is why maybe your problem is not fixed yet...
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This is correct.
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Try the one handed keyboard skin. It works better for me.
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man I keep seeing this statement about .136 fixing this problem..it does NOT,believe me know all devices are different but bug still there, you will see eclyptos once ur z1 arrives
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feddexx69 said:
man I keep seeing this statement about .136 fixing this problem..it does NOT,believe me know all devices are different but bug still there, you will see eclyptos once ur z1 arrives
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agree! after flashing .136, problem is still there.
i have already highlight this issue to a sony rep at their forum few days ago. he have already escalated this issue.

Trying to hit the store tomorrow.... But I can't reproduce the error consistently, but I have gotten it to fail on the touchscreen test mainly on the lower half of the screen. And every time, if I reposition my hand, it fixes itself. I do notice more dust on the screen when it has problems.
Makes me think the screen is too sensitive in certain cases (dust, fingerprints,??) , or considering this problem started after I got a very, very fine scratch near the top of the screen....i.e. a scratch on the anti shatter film is creating some problem. I'm getting a zagg screen protector but it would be nice if Sony offered a replacement film.

recharged95 said:
Trying to hit the store tomorrow.... But I can't reproduce the error consistently, but I have gotten it to fail on the touchscreen test mainly on the lower half of the screen. And every time, if I reposition my hand, it fixes itself. I do notice more dust on the screen when it has problems.
Makes me think the screen is too sensitive in certain cases (dust, fingerprints,??) , or considering this problem started after I got a very, very fine scratch near the top of the screen....i.e. a scratch on the anti shatter film is creating some problem. I'm getting a zagg screen protector but it would be nice if Sony offered a replacement film.
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i play dead trigger 2 in landscape, it also have problem on the upper half of screen.
i always clear the dust before using it. therefore not the dust tat cause the problem.