You're a power user. Can the Sony Xperia Z5 keep up? Rate this thread to express how "healthy" the development scene is for the Sony Xperia Z5. A higher rating indicates available root methods, kernels, and custom ROMs.
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We need some custom rom love for this device. Although I find Sony's take on Android to be less invasive than most others, there are some AOSP ROMs the Z5 could definitely use..
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We need only existenz for z5 imo. Its stable,fast and have a lot cool features.
Too many hardware issues, overheating, giroscope, water resistance is nonexistant.
milke.kv said:
Too many hardware issues, overheating, giroscope, water resistance is nonexistant.
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What kind of hardware issues? Overheating can easily be fixed with software modification, personal experience. Gyroscope? Water resistance is not really an issue in regard to android development...
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Hello. It's time to replace the old xperia Z. Ofc i will get sony again, but the question is which model. Im thinking of z3 not the compact,cause z3+ and z5 are basically the same. Also i don't think there is big difference betwen 4 core processor and 8 core. What can i do with z5 i would be able to do it with z3. So suggest me which one os better?
Z5 has impressive camera stabilization, all the critics are raving about it.
Z5 also has dual heat pipes, so probably works well with thermal management.
Z3 and all below apparently have heat and battery issues, they are not worth the upgrade in my opinion. Personally I am saving for the Z5, the old Z is a good workhorse for another six months or less for me.
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Well fingerprint sensor is plus for me too. Most people dont use security locks, but when you imagine what you got in your phone (saved passwords, SMS confirmation for internet banking etc.) fingerprint is pretty handy.
Well i have intouch with z3 compact and i can say that it's great phone. Faster than my Z. After all its 2,5ghz 4 cores instad of 1,5 in Z. Other than that the battery is relly good. I was using it 2 days with mobile internet always on,browsing and calling 1 hour per day. Z5 will be one bag of money fr nothing... The best thing is camera and fingerprint sensor. I don't see anyting better than z3+ or even z3.
Depends if you want root without unlocking bootloader and losing DRM keys. Not possible on Z3+/Z4 onwards due to new secure boot implementation by Sony. Phone won't boot on stock kernel if /system is modified in any way:thumbdown:
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FakeSmile said:
Well i have intouch with z3 compact and i can say that it's great phone. Faster than my Z. After all its 2,5ghz 4 cores instad of 1,5 in Z. Other than that the battery is relly good. I was using it 2 days with mobile internet always on,browsing and calling 1 hour per day. Z5 will be one bag of money fr nothing... The best thing is camera and fingerprint sensor. I don't see anyting better than z3+ or even z3.
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Well then you see a lot of things wrong. The Z5 is better in any category you can think of.
Z5 or Z5 Premium? And if you don't mind exlpain ot me with what z5 is better than previous sony models except the things i mention above: camera, processor,4k screen (that i think it's pointless in so small screen).
i would definitely go for the Z5, the camera outtakes look far better than Z3's family, the new sensor is beast
shoey63 said:
Depends if you want root without unlocking bootloader and losing DRM keys. Not possible on Z3+/Z4 onwards due to new secure boot implementation by Sony. Phone won't boot on stock kernel if /system is modified in any way:thumbdown:
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Backup TA is not working with latest models?
FakeSmile said:
Z5 or Z5 Premium? And if you don't mind exlpain ot me with what z5 is better than previous sony models except the things i mention above: camera, processor,4k screen (that i think it's pointless in so small screen).
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xperia z5 uses dual heatpipe where older models uses one(z3) or no (Z)heatpipe
Check this:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/09/04/xperia-z5-using-dual-heat-pipes-to-control-thermal-performance/
And this is just one of the major improvements.
FakeSmile said:
Backup TA is not working with latest models?
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Backup TA needs root.
Anyway, I think someone will find a way but it might need some more time then usual.
For example: The galaxy s5, was told to be unrootable because of the new secure knox system, but in no-time there was root without tripping knox :thumbup:
The Premium doesn't always run in 4k, according to an article I read. The Window Manager runs at 1080p by default and dynamically switches to 4k if 4k content is detected.
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No doubt Z5
For me my Z is still a beast. Because im broke
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Yes, yes, it's possible to love a phone. Heck, you sleep next to it, don't you? Rate this thread to indicate your love for the Sony Xperia Z5, all things considered. A higher rating indicates that the Sony Xperia Z5 is an incredible phone that you enjoy tremendously. You love it.
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The best companion for me. Best cam, amazing audio, great gaming feel and the best fluidity
And lack of development...no custom roms, no cust kernels.. Thats the only thing i dont like about z5
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And lack of development...no custom roms, no cust kernels.. Thats the only thing i dont like about z5
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The stock ROM is so good in this device, I would probably just stick with it. Unlike Samsung Galaxy phones which ruins the stock google experience, this one doesn't. It used to stutter and lag a lot on Lollipop, but after the Marshmallow update, 99% of the lag is gone.
i love it pretty, powerfull and slick
Obviously it's the best phone i've ever owned, coming from a nexus 4 and a moto G. Build quality, design, the beautiful screen, playstation exclusive features ( WHICH NO ONE EVER TALKS ABOUT FOR SOME REASON, EVEN THOUGH THEY'RE AWESOME???), the camera is great if you know how to utilize it, almost stock android experience. The only downer is the camera software, algorithm and the lack of full manual controls and RAW.
I had this phone for a while before giving it to my mom and stick to my old Z1.
Camera have very fast focus speed and good WB. Just need a better image processing software.
Stock Lolipop is buggy and very late Marshmallow update compare to other brand's 2015 flagship device. However, It's worth to wait because most of bugs were fixed.
I love frosted glass at the back too, easier to keep it clean than a glossy one at Z1.
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Wasted1300RPEU said:
playstation exclusive features ( WHICH NO ONE EVER TALKS ABOUT FOR SOME REASON, EVEN THOUGH THEY'RE AWESOME???)
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To be fair, and assuming you are talking about the remote play stuff, the reason people don't talk about this is that it's not exclusive really. Some clever people ripped it and modified the apks so they will work on pretty much any phone. Not only that, the modded version is actually better as it removes the WiFi requirement so you can use it over a good 4G connection too!
Still awesome features, just not unique.
The Z5 is great, the Marshmallow update has boosted it a lot, thats for sure.
The camera isn't that great when it's a little darker. (Black becomes purple/blueish?)
The front camera is terrible when its darker.
My overall experience is still 5/5 because the sound is great, it has a really good battery life, and it never freezes or random reboots.
Great phone!
I tried to make love to it. Now I have a sticky phone
love it, but i hope there will be other CM or AOSP ROM so the phone could do more like Nexus 6P
I love my z5, i love sony since the very beginning. (since sony ericsson)
And like it or not, sony has the most stable android version, eventhough they are very slow at updates.
Im pretty satisfied with sony.
The only bad thing is, how hard it is to root sony and do stuffs like that.
Security and these stuffs make us harder to costumize our own phone.
I know sony have their own reasons. But at least, give us the simple damn chance to root our phone without unlocking bootloader
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Absolutely love it!!! Moved from Z2 and it's the best phone I ever owned. Not sure why so many people have problems as I have not experienced any so far
Sounds like a defective unit, return it immediately.
Clearly I got a dud give the high ratings of this topic. The audio using Sony 5-pin headphones is ok but not great if you're after true HiFi clarity and audio detail. But trying to use third party standard pin headphones or line connections is a complete joke due to the phone not recognising the connection about 75% of the time and just spitting out hideous humming and buzzing noises. This was present from the word go and no method of cleaning inputs has helped. And the fingerprint sensor only works half the time with no rhyme or reason as to why it won't recognise the print. I have two Samsung devices and both have absolutely no issues whatsover.
So if this my lover, they'd be out the door with their bags trying to find a new home.
The best smartphone I've ever had.
Every Sony I get is just better every time.
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It is one of the most beautiful devices currently! There are times when I'm looking at and admiring the device!
Pretty dissapointed with this device after having it for less than 4 months and moving from LG G2 and HTC M8.
Problems:
- landscape/portrait orientation switching stops working after some time, reboot of the unit gets it back alive, temporarily (happens after Marshmellow update)
- Yelow ghostly spots have started showing up on the upper left edge of the screen, most likely due to overheating (I'm using phone a lot )
- Finally, few days ago when I rinsed my unit in clean, tap water, some of it entered the unit and made it's place under the screen, making upper left corner of the screen (water entered from headphone jack?) glowing like it has brighter spill...
All in all, I wille try to return this expensive piece of faulty electronics, but I guess they will not accept to give me some other device...
Sony was my first Android device, but now I'm confident that it's the last one as well...
+ love the stock rom look
+ Super Video recording image stabilization
- Awful lag before starting video recording
+ Great photos in good light
- not so amazing purple & bluish tint in low light
+ Great sound
- Cheap headphones included
- I miss glossy glass back
Overall not so much impressed, but still a great phone.
Yes, yes, it's possible to love a phone. Heck, you sleep next to it, don't you? Rate this thread to indicate your love for the Sony Xperia X, all things considered. A higher rating indicates that the Sony Xperia X is an incredible phone that you enjoy tremendously. You love it.
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Great comeback to Sony, used to be a Z3 compact lover!
I do love it but sony quality control has gone down hill My partner I have Xperia X's hers is rose gold mine is graphite grey and the difference between the two is crazy, in battery life im at least 2 charges a day she's just one, my camera regularly overheats, my phone feels noticeably heavier and generally warmer,
I just love this phone, the build quality and its so compact and the screen quality is awesome. only thing is lacking is custom mod and rom support
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I do love it but sony quality control has gone down hill My partner I have Xperia X's hers is rose gold mine is graphite grey and the difference between the two is crazy, in battery life im at least 2 charges a day she's just one, my camera regularly overheats, my phone feels noticeably heavier and generally warmer,
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I have an advice for you: Stop smoking weed. Pretty sure it'll help!
As a none smoker, occasional drinker I think I'm ok thanks
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Yes, yes, it's possible to love a phone. Heck, you sleep next to it, don't you? Rate this thread to indicate your love for the Sony Xperia X, all things considered. A higher rating indicates that the Sony Xperia X is an incredible phone that you enjoy tremendously. You love it.
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YES it possible to LOVE your phone! I sleep next to my Sony Phone ( and i have 5 of them! )
Really nice and small phone.
When you hand your phone to granny to take a photo of you, can she get the job done? Rate this thread to express how you deem the HTC U11's camera software. A higher rating indicates that the software is easy to use, fast, uncluttered, and inclusive of advanced features for when you need them.
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Not the most ergonomic but not bad at all
I'm sorta surprised there aint more comments here. Isnt this a popular new phone? The phone's software is typical. There isn't any option when there should be, for much of the software. Why in '17 I can't change myy notification shape, color, transparency and persistency is just lacking this feature is boggles the minds.
Before getting the U11, I had the One M8s, for about two years. I basically fell in love with HTC's UI and ease of use. Seriously now, it's way better than Samsung's, for example, and somehow close to stock Android, if you ask me, from some points of view.
Overall, it's very easy to use and you can't go wrong with the camera software.
When you hand your phone to granny to take a photo of you, can she get the job done? Rate this thread to express how you deem the Lenovo Vibe X3's camera software. A higher rating indicates that the software is easy to use, fast, uncluttered, and inclusive of advanced features for when you need them.
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Settings is organized well and the homescreen settings is organized well.
Among the best of the stock android like appearance, I do not like stock android lenovo somewhat fixed it.
I use Evie launcher mostly because its better than stock and better than the lenovo ui.
There are some issues though some widgets can't be replaced if you remove them literally they don't exist in the widgets menu like the stock clock on the desktop.