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I am the recent buyer of a new Xperia Play, and I'm doing my research before getting it here in order to be ready to unlock its bootloaders and root it ASAP (I even know now that you don't need to touch the bootloaders for root, but you know what I mean ). The matter is, the peculiarities of this phone may be a bit hard to understand for people who come from other phones. I think it'd be a good idea to get a feeling about which phones we come from, so to say.
I am using a Samsung Galaxy S which I will sell once I have my Xperia.
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iPhone 3GS.
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Desire HD (i still have it) and a desire before that lol
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Had an X10 prior to the play. (still have it )
I had an iphone 4, sold it since I won a xperia play for free
Desire
Nexus
Galaxy S
LOVE the play!
Nexus One for almost 10 months, prior to that Iphone 3GS...
lg optimus gt540
i got this one after that
Last phone was a Nokia N900. Im a big fan of root linux devices.
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Every nokia e series going. Then Nexus one.
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Sony Ericsson W995 here. Had it for about 18 months then gave it to my Dad. Android noob here
HTC Magic, then i had a ZTE Blade, and then I won my play off expansys, so rather chuffed
ZTE Blade (Orange San Francisco). It was my first android phone.
Great phone for the price on pay as you go.
The controls on the Xperia Play beat all other phones though
Touch screen gaming is godam aweful for most games.
iphone, iphone 3g, iphone 3g, iphone 4 white, galaxy s
i like changing my phone's might get the galaxy s II if i dont see enough development for this.
Galaxy S Captivate here.
blickmanic said:
iphone, iphone 3g, iphone 3g, iphone 4 white, galaxy s
i like changing my phone's might get the galaxy s II if i dont see enough development for this.
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The Xperia Play has kinda cornered a market.
All Android phones run the same stuff. But the Xperia Play can control them better.
Unless you want a slimmer phone, or 1080p recording, or 12mp camera. Why buy another Android phone?
The Xperia Play will likely play all Tegra 2 games fairly well. Especially since you will be able to overclock the Play to nearly 2ghz fairly soon.
HD2 amazing phone
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ive stuck with sony ericsson for yrs
but my last fone was xperia x10
X10 it was great but I was waiting years for this phone
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me gonna sell my xperia z and jump back to the note 2
fellow forum members does this sound gud ???
azeter said:
me gonna sell my xperia z and jump back to the note 2
fellow forum members does this sound gud ???
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Good for you ... Samsung is the best hardware for now
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Jump "back"? You did own Note 2 previously then? Why'd you ditch it at all in the first place?
Welcome back anywho
I tried the experia z as well..
Although I loved the crisp screen the battery life was just awful compared to the note. I think I will stick with my new note II for a while and wait until the next generations of hardware.
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Jump "back"? You did own Note 2 previously then? Why'd you ditch it at all in the first place?
Welcome back anywho
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yes i did but sold it few weeks back as i was getting the xperia z at a tempting price since the seller had just used it for a week but sumhow was missing that bulk handset in my hand hahaha !!!
Yes. Before the note I thought the size was just ridiculous. Now even "big" phones like the s3 and nexus 4 look too small.
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benno4403 said:
I tried the experia z as well..
Although I loved the crisp screen the battery life was just awful compared to the note. I think I will stick with my new note II for a while and wait until the next generations of hardware.
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ohh!!! u mean u did the same thnk god i thought i was the only one here lol !!!
Hahaha I did it as well, I'm now back on the note 2
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Idiots fail hard.
FinancialWar said:
Idiots fail hard.
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idiot !!!
FinancialWar said:
Idiots fail hard.
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It's not really that stupid, xperia Z has pretty damn good specs. Not that i would be tempted, since i love this ultimate phablet.
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Jobiza said:
It's not really that stupid, xperia Z has pretty damn good specs. Not that i would be tempted, since i love this ultimate phablet.
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Actually what we care is the battery life specs dosnt matter cuz it only have a crisp screen
Only if the xperia were to have an octo core and a better battery then I would want it
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Actually it's not idiotic, people love to get new phones and I would like to swap it for a week. But I wouldn't have it for a long time since the screen is way to small. But I wouldn't be mad if I got one. As there is much awesome features in Xperia that I like but Samsung doesn't have. But the feature way I think Samsung is better. But I would definitely like to use Xperia Z due to it wouldn't be boring to get another phone to play around with
Also about customisation they got some themes standard. And I think it's sad that Samsung doesn't have that. I like to customize my phone and change the look. HTC is one of those who actually is one step forward but they got too few themes but it changes even the notifications and pull down bar. Sony just change the icons and menu background. But what can we change from Samsung? We need 3rd party apps to change what we want. It's a bit of a shame.
I can't call it idiotic to swap the note ii to Xperia Z it's all about what you want to do with your phone.
So your comment is idiotic no matter what people will one day be tired of their current device but they maybe not be able to change. I'll wait for note iii or ill change to galaxy mega as its a cool phone/tablet
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I simply miss all those motion features on xperia z, the one i simply luvd and crave for is swipe the palm to capture screen then the led notification light which shld b pretty standard for a handset ,the one on xperia is pretty tiny and a lil buggy last.but nt the least i find note pretty user friendly.
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idiot !!!
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Where are you from? I have a spare note2 n looking for exchange to xperia z . just to try it for few weeks n then move on.. I am from Chennai, india. Let me know..
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bought one finally ))
Got to borrow a Z for four days a while back to try out LTE in another city. Atrocious screen (Seriously terrible), poor battery life, bad camera, & broken software. Shame, as I love Sony's industrial design, and their approach to Android skinning is rather nice. Keep wanting them to make something great, they get close at times but the basics are all wrong.
Note keeps on being fantastic.
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i agree
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Got to borrow a Z for four days a while back to try out LTE in another city. Atrocious screen (Seriously terrible), poor battery life, bad camera, & broken software. Shame, as I love Sony's industrial design, and their approach to Android skinning is rather nice. Keep wanting them to make something great, they get close at times but the basics are all wrong.
Note keeps on being fantastic.
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no doubt till date note 2 is still the best in this buisness !!!
Had a look and play with the Sony Xperia Z here is Australia, nice phone so will agree just one thing so did not like being the white keyboard sorry but I'm not one for white coloured keyboards prefer dark keyboards any day. But all in all a very nice phone
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I remember when I sold my note 1 for HTC One X, that was the worst mistake I have ever made. Since then I have tried the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Optimus G, Galaxy S 3 and now I'm back on the note 2. All the reviews are saying that the HTC One is the best phone out there right now, but don't let them trick you like they did me with the HTC One X.
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Looks like Sony is also making a stock android based phone and probably sold on google play store.
http://www.android.gs/sony-planning-xperia-z-google-edition-says-insider/
"The Sony Xperia Z Google Edition will most likely come pre-loaded with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, unless Google changes its mind and launches Android 4.3 Jelly Bean by the time the handset is officially announced."
- so 4.3 possibly around the corner for us...
"Since the infrared port has been disabled for both the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One Google Edition, we aren’t expecting the Xperia Z Google Edition to sport this feature. Anyway, the infrared support can be restored with a simple mod.?
-They putting the ir blaster back on the google Z models?
Sweet.
Fingers crossed
if it was toward american buyers, it wont be really interesting
all android phone should be google edition IMO
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if it was toward american buyers, it wont be really interesting
all android phone should be google edition IMO
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Then all phones will be featureless. All phones will be the same except for the processors etc. That will be pretty much meaningless .
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yay, that means we will get a port
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Then all phones will be featureless. All phones will be the same except for the processors etc. That will be pretty much meaningless .
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Like windows laptops?
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Then all phones will be featureless. All phones will be the same except for the processors etc. That will be pretty much meaningless .
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Wich features you think you'll lost with Xperia Google Edition?
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Wich features you think you'll lost with Xperia Google Edition?
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Don't get me wrong. I'm talking in general cos the previous post I quoted says ALL phones should be Google edition in his opinion.
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Can't wait! Hope we can flash the rom to ours...
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It`s coming in july
This will replace my old neo.
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Tommy-Geenexus said:
It`s coming in july
This will replace my old neo.
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Great. If it does, it will replace my x10mini
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it this is true, i wonder if it'll be the C6602 or the long awaited C6606. How does sony plan on selling this if it is the c6602, the other GE phones will have LTE. Will there be any other hardware changes like snapdragon 600, IPS display.
Looks like Android Central have "confirmed" it through their sources
http://m.androidcentral.com/google-...-coming-soon?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=twitter
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Then all phones will be featureless. All phones will be the same except for the processors etc. That will be pretty much meaningless .
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I partially agree with you.
But maybe we could have always the official option to have AOSP in our phones, not that all of them would come with it preinstalled.
Choice is always better
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I partially agree with you.
But maybe we could have always the official option to have AOSP in our phones, not that all of them would come with it preinstalled.
Choice is always better
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I agree. Instead of selling different editions, Sony should just add an option in its PC Companion or Update Service software to switch between "Sony Edition" and "Google Edition" firmwares.
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I agree. Instead of selling different editions, Sony should just add an option in its PC Companion or Update Service software to switch between "Sony Edition" and "Google Edition" firmwares.
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Actually, I think the difference is that the Google Edition has an unlocked bootloader. It seems from my experience on Verizon that carriers are not excited about selling devices with unlocked bootloaders, hence being sold by Google. I am definitely getting the Google Edition, but will at least try out the Sony software if it is available for the Google Edition. I am worried that it won't be available, because I have heard on the regular phones, when the bootloader is unlocked all the DRM keys go up in smoke...
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I agree. Instead of selling different editions, Sony should just add an option in its PC Companion or Update Service software to switch between "Sony Edition" and "Google Edition" firmwares.
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that means less profits and moneyssss
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... because I have heard on the regular phones, when the bootloader is unlocked all the DRM keys go up in smoke...
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Previously this was the issue, however with DevShaft creating the TA backup you can unlock the bootloader and still restore the DRM keys if you want to return to a locked bootloader. In turn keeping the warranty
Link if your interested in giving it a go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598&page=20
Made the decision today to switch back to my Nexus 4. I much prefer the stock Android experience and non of the ROMs currently available can compare to the N4 and how smooth it is. The XZ just needs some time to mature (and if this is legit, it will definitely contribute to that). Until then though, my XZ will be spending some quality time with the other devices in my drawer. I'll be missing the camera on it, but right now it's really the only thing I'll be missing. I can live with that.
Mabuhay! The official hub of Filipino users here in the z2 general thread! Anyone getting this phone?
Planning to get it. When is it going to be available in stores?
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not now maybe z4 or z5
Pinagiisapan pa
kasi walang budget:'(
Estimated months kailan dadating? Mau z1c na ba sa atin? Wala pa kasi ako nakakkita eh
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^ expected next month though PH pro'lly get it may-jun. expansys-ph has it on their "coming soon" section already. i've seen the z1 compact on kimstore, cmk & expansys-ph. btw, that language is technically not allowed here, bro
i'm thinking of getting the z2 as well to replace the one on my sig, especially if globe offers this on postpaid. but for me, it's really a toss up between this and the oppo find 7 qhd version - similarly spec'd but bigger (and pro'lly better) screen and a bit more cheaper for the US$599 price tag at launch
Xperia Z1 Compact is now available on Xperia stores. Just saw it yesterday in Megamall.
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Yes it is available already. The lady says z2 will be available mid April so I'm gonna wait for it instead.
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Oops forgot it sorry my bad. So z1c is here already. So Z2 should be april then.
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It's already available at kim.com.ph but they have yet to respond to my message
I'm planning to get one also thru postpaid plan and I can't wait for it anymore! -excited-
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Hey guys. Im planning to avail this phone thru Smart. Do you think it is available for unlocking (openline) already at this point in time? I'm a Globe subscriber, btw.
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Hi guys planning to get one from smart. Hoping bootloader can be unlocked)
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Got one from Smart and I love it. Any tips on where to buy a neat and simple case?
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Got one from Smart and I love it. Any tips on where to buy a neat and simple case?
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Is it sim-locked to Smart? If yes, do you have plans to make it openline soon?
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Hi guys planning to get one from smart. Hoping bootloader can be unlocked)
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What is the requirements for Smart?
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What is the requirements for Smart?
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Im also searching for the requirements maybe someone here can tell us
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Requirements are id and COE or Credit Card Statement. Got my Z2 after almost 2 hours due to verification.
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Does Smart's Z2 box come with the Noise cancelling earphones (MDR NC31EM) and charging dock? Thanks.:fingers-crossed:
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Requirements are id and COE or Credit Card Statement. Got my Z2 after almost 2 hours due to verification.
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Thanks. I hope it will be hassle free since i got already an smart account. Got smart wimax. Hoping for a z2 violet which color is yours?
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Does Smart's Z2 box come with the Noise cancelling earphones (MDR NC31EM) and charging dock? Thanks.:fingers-crossed:
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I bet its not included
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Just got mine from Smart!
If your going to change your phone what's your next move and why ??
I don't intend to change anytime soon. I'll stay with Z1 for a couple of years.
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Idk I might give the z2 ago due it costing me nothing to upgrade... By the summer lol, I get yearly upgrades due to cashback deals lol, but migjt wait to see if they make ultra's successor
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Originally thought I was going to get to the New HTC One but after realizing they didn't really upgrade the camera that's not going to happen. The Z2 isn't much of an upgrade for us yet, I might hold out for the Z3. If only Sony gave us IR Blasters and allowed UB for all devices, I would not want to look elsewhere
Definitely getting the z3
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I will stay on my z1 for a long time now- till it gets really outdated.
I like sony so i will probably get a new SonyXperia Z3 or 4
Im`a gamer so if there is any other phone at that time, with much better specs for gaming i would probably get it. -don`t think so they are(& will probably be) all nearly the same.
But for now-for a couple of good years i will stay on my Z1
Z4 I want to get 2 years out of the z1. Maybe one year on stock, and then over to freexperia when Sony kill z1 support in 12 months.
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Z3 for me as long as there's a 32gb variant
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I waited for z2 but now have to wait until May.
I just ordered a note 3 instead. It should arrive at home today after work.
Then 18/24 months see what sony brings out.
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so, where's the pool?
Joking, yeah, i'll get the z3 and AFTER a few months, not on launch like my other xperias
Probably Z3...... Or let's see what the iphone 6 brings...
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Z2, wife gets my Z1
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Stuck with my contract for the next 18months but will probably get the next Sony flagship that's out at the time I can upgrade
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Based on Sonys release cycle, I predict a Z3 by August, so that will be my next upgrade
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Z3 august or iphone 6 September or may just wait even longer for the Z4 jan.
Just got it (used), upgrading from an LG Optimus G
The only reason I upgraded was because of the water resistance, so I don't expect to change in the near future. Performance wyze, the LG OG was already prety good, it's just that LG sucks on updating.
Doesn't seems to be the case with Sony, so I'll probably keep it until my contracts end and I get an upgrade (in 18 or so months)
We don't really need these topics!!! Why people write this stuff, better write something usefull about the Z1, that's what I think
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Will stuck with my Z1 until Z3 comes out.
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What's my next move? I will go home... Why? I live there, LAL
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Currently happy with my Z1. Though I'm waiting for the Z3/Z4.
One thing I would like to see is NO FLAPS but still IP58 certified.