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[Q] Body differences of L36H, C6603 and other variants.

hey guys, i am planning to buy a case for my xperia z and i found a pretty good one by Nillkin
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nillkin-Fli...0?pt=PDA_Accessories&var=&hash=item35c465a938
the thing is, that it is listed for the L36H and L36i, so I just want to ask,
will it fit for the C6603? is the body the same for all xperia Zs?
Thanks
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spazzy1912 said:
hey guys, i am planning to buy a case for my xperia z and i found a pretty good one by Nillkin
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nillkin-Fli...0?pt=PDA_Accessories&var=&hash=item35c465a938
the thing is, that it is listed for the L36H and L36i, so I just want to ask,
will it fit for the C6603? is the body the same for all xperia Zs?
Thanks
and woot, my 200th post
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Yes, it's the same. The L36x codename was used when rumours of this phone started to surface. It was later changed to C6603/C6602/SO-02E during the official announcement. So they all have the same dimensions.

AFAIK it is the same. I think it's the japanese version, it has IR blaster on the back - and that's probably the only difference ( or a prototype coding ) Wouldn't expect the body to differ - but doesn't hurt to ask the seller.

Sony Logo Placement
I think Xperia Z SO-02E has SONY logo at bottom.
and international version C6603 as logo at top.
Below is a image of SO-02E.
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RE: LCD/digitizer Xperia Z Compatibility
Are most of the parts the same? I mean I have a Xperia X C6616 and needing to replace the LCD/digitizer. I'm just wondering if the other LCDs/digitizer from different model of Xperia Z are compatible to each other or are they all the same? Can someone clarify this.....
Thanks.

Xperia Body types
Hi guys
This may seem like a stupid question. I have recently got into the business of repairing phone screens.
I want to fix a Sony Xperia Z screen, however I do not know how to tell what body type it is (l36h, ect).
I'd like to know how do I tell which is which. I want to order parts but I want to be sure that I am buying the right one.
Please help.
Thanks
Modise

Hi Modise,
In case the display and the digitizer work then you can get the model number from the service menu:
Start dialer and press *#*#service#*#*
link
In case you cannot use service menu then try to use flashtool, it displays the phone type it is connected to.
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php

[Q] An Idea to make your phone yours.

Hello all,
Now this is a very simple question.
Since the Sony Xperia Z has a glass back would it be possible to engrave a picture onto the back part of the phone?.

Scoregie said:
Hello all,
Now this is a very simple question.
Since the Sony Xperia Z has a glass back would it be possible to engrave a picture onto the back part of the phone?.
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There are some stickers available for the back of the XZ. That's about it right now.
There are also some sites that let create your own sticker, but I forgot them, so can't really see if the XZ is available on those.
Edit: I meant a site like this
https://imageware.co/
Only supports myPhone and Samsung phones...

Scoregie said:
Hello all,
Now this is a very simple question.
Since the Sony Xperia Z has a glass back would it be possible to engrave a picture onto the back part of the phone?.
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There are etching solutions that you brush on and create a froted glass like effect which you can actually feel. This does damage the glass so it's not recommended. What might be an idea, is to buy a spigen tempered glass protector and use the solution on that.
no guarantee it will work, and im not responsible for any damage, but this is the idea
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Scoregie said:
Hello all,
Now this is a very simple question.
Since the Sony Xperia Z has a glass back would it be possible to engrave a picture onto the back part of the phone?.
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Of course it would be, but it will cost you a lot of money since it is very hard glass (hard to engrave), jeopardise the strength of the rear glass and void your warranty

Watch the video and understand the concept of tempered glass.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FJUD5WB_ko&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Basically when you engrave something in the glass it will lose most of it's (strength). So I don't advice you to do so. Aluminium and plastic are a totally different story and wouldn't be as affected as the tempered glass when doing things like engraving.
Stickers as someone above me mentioned seems like the best option.
Sent from my C6602 using xda app-developers app

Once glass is tempered it can't be drilled or cut so engraving is out of the question I'd say.
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app

U can drill it with a very low drilling speed and feed, or it will break like normal glass.
But this will dramatically reduce back glass durability.
If I still have access to that cnc machine, I would be able to make my own back panel.
Sent from my C6602 using xda app-developers app

Sorry for the late response I've been busy. Thanks for the ideas I think I'm going to go with getting a clear plastic case and engrave that. I could probably do some sick effects going that route as well.

[Q] Screen ripples on left side of Xperia Z screen

I am in the UK and I have a Sony Xperia Z. I have upgraded the firmware to the latest version last week. I am with Vodafone on a Pay Monthly Contract.
I have noticed that there is a screen ripple on the left hand side and particularly a spot on the bottom left of the Xperia Z's screen when the left hand side is squeezed. This is particularly noticeable on a white background like when on the Contacts screen. This ripple also happens when the back of the phone is pressed.
This ripple is not too much of a problem but can be noticed at times as my phone has a case on it and I have to squeeze moderately on the sides to adjust the volume button. Also I am a little concerning that the ripple effect might be causing some sort of long term damage to the phone.
I have contacted Sony about this they have offered to look at the phone but they did not say whether this is an inherent problem with the phone or if it could be fixed. I am not particularly happy about sending the phone away to them as I am not sure about how much they can do to repair it.
In the meantime I walked into a Vodafone shop and tried another Xperia Z and it had exactly the same problems with ripples on the screen as mine! So perhaps it is an expected part of the very thin design of the Xperia Z phone. I have also noted the other short thread on this forum about this issue which suggest some other users are experiencing this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2194018
What do other Xperia Z owners think? Do you experience these screen ripples and are they to be expected
Del

Even m having the same issue left and right side.both only when I pressed it tightly. Otherwise all good....they told itz bcz of thin design nothing to worry.....

nielneal said:
Even m having the same issue left and right side.both only when I pressed it tightly. Otherwise all good....they told itz bcz of thin design nothing to worry.....
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Thanks for your reply. Yes I thought the screen ripples might be because of the very thin design.
Its a shame Sony did not say something like this when I emailed them about this issue. They just said one of their engineers needed to look at the phone. I am reluctant to send it away to Sony as I don't think they can do anything about it as it appears to be an inherent part of the design.
It may be best for me to live with the slight problem.

i got it too i thought it's a problem with my device

I just squeezed the crap out of my phone and nothing happened. Tried it out of my case too.

maybe its only on sharp screens
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I have just checked my display manufactuer and it looks like it is JDC! Interesting suggestion that the reaction of the phone might be different depending on the maker of the display.
On mine the display ripples on the left hand side are present in the middle left hand side of the screen as well as the bottom. They are not present on the right hand side.

Thinking of buying the Xperia Z. Wanted to ask a few questions.

I really want to buy an Xperia Z but i'm thrown of by the number of issues the phone has. I've heard there are wifi issues, sudden death issues, screen cracking and over heating issues. Is this all true? Or was this only in the first batch. Should I get it or not? Did you guys face these issues, thanx for your help.

After Xperia S I promised myself not to buy SONY devices ever, but I saw Xperia Z and I thought this one will be my last SONY for sure, I purchased it in August and I want to say that the only thing I like in this phone is Design and Camera. First of all after reading all the posts about Xperia Z I'm even afraid of using it under the rain, I also try not to play games so it doesn't get hot so the glass wont get unglued because phone gets really very hot when pushing it to it's limits. One week after purchase I decided to remove the factory installed screen protector because I don't like them, I trust SONY about their super glass but, some time later when I was cleaning it with very soft cloth I somehow managed to scratch it, and now there is a tiny dot on the screen. Another thing about the phone, as XPERIA Z frame is made of soft plastic you can see how it becomes glossy and it starts looking as if it has dents on it. I'm always careful with my phones and I never drop them or put on a table with screen down and etc but this phone started to annoy me. Small dust particles are collecting in the small space between screen and boarder, also in speakers and thats really annoying, on the black phone its very annoying. I'm cleaning this phone almost whole day and to tell you the truth if you try you can keep sweet&clean, but again I'm unhappy with camera perfomance, you know SONY loves exagerating things, camera is not that perfect at night, even if you have perfect light you can still see noises and artifacts. As a photographer I chose Z for camera and got quite disappointed. Also I had to purchase Bluetooth Headset SBH-50 because after a while FLAPS covering USB and Headphones get worn that increases chances of dust and water getting into it, also I had to purchase Dock station for the same reason, I'll tell you more I connected it via USB only 3-4 times, I use Wi-Fi for transfers, and it's annoying ... apart that this is very beautiful and strick phone if you want to show off and make iPhone fans cry. So this is my experience, I even thought of getting Z1 but I think I'll go with Nexus 5, I've had about 20 phones and all of them were Sony Ericssons so it's abit hard for me to change my Phone Religion ... Best wishes
My phone looks like this:
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[Q] Style Cover for Z3C

Really interested in this lovely phone and looking to finally replace my GSII which I've been owning for the past three years. Does anyone know whether a similar style cover SCR24 announced for Z3 will be available for Z3C at all? That cover looks very neat.

coolmalayalee said:
Really interested in this lovely phone and looking to finally replace my GSII which I've been owning for the past three years. Does anyone know whether a similar style cover SCR24 announced for Z3 will be available for Z3C at all? That cover looks very neat.
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Best thing would be to contact Sony directly, the phones have been officially announced yesterday, so I doubt anyone would be able to answer your question right now.

Yes. The Style-Up Cover SCR26 is for Z3 Compact
http://www.clove.co.uk/sony-xperia-z3-compact-scr26-style-up-cover

kristhox said:
Yes. The Style-Up Cover SCR26 is for Z3 Compact
http://www.clove.co.uk/sony-xperia-z3-compact-scr26-style-up-cover
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Actually I had seen that. I was skeptical about it as sonymobile website does not mention it at all while SCR24 is mentioned specifically for Z3.

coolmalayalee said:
Actually I had seen that. I was skeptical about it as sonymobile website does not mention it at all while SCR24 is mentioned specifically for Z3.
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I don't think the SCR26 is fake. Because there is another site too, it's called Netshop and is a Norwegian site, I actually have ordered from there earlier.
But only time will see if the cover for Z3C is real
http://www.netshop.no/WebPages/Produkt/ProduktInfo.aspx?plid=76175&WebSiteMapNodeID=1006005

Yes, I believe the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact will have a similar "Style Cover" case like the one already announced for the bigger Z3.
It makes an appearance in one of the Xperia promotional videos from Sony
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The video is here, at 1:15 mark the case is referred to as "SmartCover with display"

Here is SII user that want to move to Z3C too
Sent from my GT-I9100 - CM11

Hello!
Someone have this cover?? From what website?
(Sorry for my english)

the_darkprince said:
Hello!
Someone have this cover?? From what website?
(Sorry for my english)
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http://eshop.sonymobile.com/gb/buy/ok-style-cover-window-scr26/
http://www.clove.co.uk/sony-xperia-z3-compact-scr26-style-up-cover