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 Sony XPERIA™ Z1, Official Thread V6, 4.3 (14.2.A.0.290 OTA) out now!

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post Dec 26 2013, 10:57 AM

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QUOTE(keretapir @ Dec 26 2013, 10:52 AM)
did any of you notice, there's another symbol pop up on screen to show the stability of the phone?
it shows a tripod....useful to know if you have a very stable hand/actually using a tripod

but i dont think it would appear in Manual mode...had tried putting it on table using Auto mode and it did appear
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tried superior auto with tripod. still take picture at 1600 iso, even when there is tripod symbol. the superior auto can buang already one.

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post Dec 26 2013, 11:07 AM

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QUOTE(WindChaseR @ Dec 25 2013, 04:50 PM)
Any possibility its because of Location-based wifi?
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That settings is on. Does it auto-switch-it-on?? =.=
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post Dec 26 2013, 11:11 AM

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After playing with the Xperia Z1 camera for months, here what i can conclude for best settings in Manual mode.

Hand held camera
Focus mode: Touch focus

Broad daylight, i.e. Evening beaches
ISO 50

Bright indoor, i.e. Shopping mall
ISO 100

Decently lit indoor, i.e. Office
ISO 200

Night indoor, i.e. Restaurant
ISO 400

Very dark outdoor, i.e. Night time outdoor BBQ time
ISO 800

Tripod assisted
Manual mode Night Scene everything biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(nordingh @ Dec 26 2013, 03:15 AM)
Oh yeah my name listed already in owner list. My unit is on week 50 this year (2 weeks ago) and to be disappointed, my screen a bit yellowish... but i don't mind, at least same as my other phone.

Haven't have time to play around with it yet. I just finish update to 290.

And yes, I get the free docking smile.gif
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If you have recovery (CWM/TWRP) you can flash White Balance.

QUOTE(keretapir @ Dec 26 2013, 03:59 AM)
wow v6 already? quite nice....

btw, still not yet flash to 4.3. still at 4.2.2
the internet at my house is down, so i'm using my phone as a modem to connect to the internet. usb tethering with this phone is quite stable actually compared to wifi hotspot using this phone sweat.gif

anyways, anybody here have link/sync their Z1 with PS4 controller?
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If im not wrong to sync PS3/PS4 controller you need a special made cable, which is microUSB to 5-pin cable. correct me if im wrong.

QUOTE(300thecat @ Dec 26 2013, 09:36 AM)
Sorry if unrelated but this thread seems active.

My brother recently bought an Xperia. Does he have to register online to a Sony account?
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Mine was done by shopkeeper (aaronac @ Lowyat Forum) but not sure what he registered though, check your Warranty Guide book for info smile.gif
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post Dec 26 2013, 11:16 AM

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QUOTE(patienceGNR @ Dec 26 2013, 11:07 AM)
That settings is on. Does it auto-switch-it-on?? =.=
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yea that setting will auto switch on wifi based on location.. let's say u set it to turn on at home and with data on, it will detect the location and turn on wifi automatically..
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QUOTE(lilzany @ Dec 24 2013, 09:56 PM)
Tips and Guides to Enhance your Xperia Xperience


Tip 1: Unlock your device with "focus" key

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Tip 2. Fixing your yellow tint with 4.3 JellyBean

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For the YELLOW TINT fix, if someone needs to know how to "fix auto-boot up", I'll post the guide and hopefully lilzany will update this as well. All updates including how-to-keep-root coming up soon. Give me 2 hours to check on all issues.
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post Dec 26 2013, 11:20 AM

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QUOTE(patienceGNR @ Dec 26 2013, 11:18 AM)
For the YELLOW TINT fix, if someone needs to know how to "fix auto-boot up", I'll post the guide and hopefully lilzany will update this as well. All updates including how-to-keep-root coming up soon. Give me 2 hours to check on all issues.
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bro, let's say i hv .257 rooted and installed dual recovery, i actually can directly flash those custom rom right?

let's say this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579270
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QUOTE(WindChaseR @ Dec 26 2013, 11:20 AM)
bro, let's say i hv .257 rooted and installed dual recovery, i actually can directly flash those custom rom right?

let's say this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579270
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Yes but back up your current ROM state with NANDROID ONLINE first, in case something goes wrong then you can re-flash back the ROM, which will return your phone back to as if nothing happened laugh.gif

And on the new ROM, follow their guide exactly and you'll be fine.
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post Dec 26 2013, 11:55 AM

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QUOTE(patienceGNR @ Dec 26 2013, 11:15 AM)
If you have recovery (CWM/TWRP) you can flash White Balance.
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Thanks for the tip on white balance but I happy to use my phone without rooting. Even my Xperia S and SIII never get rooted. So far I only root galaxy tab, xperia X8, Xperia U and few other phone but not mine.
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post Dec 26 2013, 12:19 PM

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New user checking in. Bought this during promo. Got the white unit, since there's no black in stock tongue.gif

One thing that not highlighted often enough is that this phone has aptX. Means if you use bluetooth to stream music to a device that is aptX compatible, the music will sound much better. I'm using this with a Samsung HS3000. Works great.
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post Dec 26 2013, 12:22 PM

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lilzany

Updated some stuffs.

Here's how to auto-start WHITE BALANCE on boot-up/reboot.

1) Download an explorer (like Root Explorer or some others, look one for yourself, usually requires root as it needs access to root-required partitions)

2) Navigate /system/etc/

3) Find "install-recovery.sh" or "init.d" ; depends whether you're on stock or custom.

4) Add line below the file you've opened (with editor) " display_color_calib " without the quotes.

Save, reboot (after you tweaked your WB settings), to confirm if the auto-startup is working, tweak your WB to funny funny settings like MAX RED + MAX BLUE. When it reboots, your phone should look the same biggrin.gif

Updated the root guide. Update is on STEP 6. Changelogs will be provided.

Mean time, for rooting on locked bootloader, I'll sacrifice my phone temporarily for you guys tongue.gif

Will clean format my phone for a locked BL and all. Stay tuned for the update on Locked BL !

for now update a bit only.
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

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post Dec 26 2013, 12:59 PM

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QUOTE(SweetPuff @ Dec 26 2013, 12:19 PM)
New user checking in. Bought this during promo. Got the white unit, since there's no black in stock tongue.gif

One thing that not highlighted often enough is that this phone has aptX. Means if you use bluetooth to stream music to a device that is aptX compatible, the music will sound much better. I'm using this with a Samsung HS3000. Works great.
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welcome! do register yourself on the 1st page post #4

u bought it at sony center? what's the discount/freebies u got from the promo?
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post Dec 26 2013, 01:02 PM

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QUOTE(SweetPuff @ Dec 26 2013, 12:19 PM)
New user checking in. Bought this during promo. Got the white unit, since there's no black in stock tongue.gif

One thing that not highlighted often enough is that this phone has aptX. Means if you use bluetooth to stream music to a device that is aptX compatible, the music will sound much better. I'm using this with a Samsung HS3000. Works great.
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so, i can streaming directly to my android tv via bluetooth?
and control with phone?
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lilzany, some other mods which may be useful to be added in 1st page.
all these mods need root and recovery installed

volume boost - significantly boost and increase the volume of your loudspeaker:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476498

PureX Audio - said to improve the sound quality. i flashed it but since i'm no audiophile, need some others to judge it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475549

Speed dial - add the speed dial option to Z1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2473255
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QUOTE(ckchan @ Dec 26 2013, 12:59 PM)
u bought it at sony center? what's the discount/freebies u got from the promo?
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Yep. Sony Centre at the Curve. KLCC don't have such extensive freebies.

Let's see:

1. Notebook
2. Calendar
3. Headphone MDR ZX300 (if I remember correctly)
4. Screen Protector - front & back
5. Ugly looking cover (but hey, it's free!)
6. Memory Card 16gb
7. Some kiddie looking gel bag with a big cat face
8. Magnetic dock


Btw, seems like the auto camera settings is rather poor. Low light shots seem to like they've been artificially 'smoothened'.

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post Dec 26 2013, 01:37 PM

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QUOTE(ckchan @ Dec 26 2013, 01:19 PM)
PureX Audio - said to improve the sound quality. i flashed it but since i'm no audiophile, need some others to judge it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475549
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Lend me your phone and I can check with my gear brows.gif ... Got hundreds of FLAC for audiophiles test.

QUOTE(SweetPuff @ Dec 26 2013, 01:31 PM)
Yep. Sony Centre at the Curve. KLCC don't have such extensive freebies.

Let's see:

1. Notebook
2. Calendar
3. Headphone MDR ZX300 (if I remember correctly)
4. Screen Protector - front & back
5. Ugly looking cover (but hey, it's free!)
6. Memory Card 16gb
7. Some kiddie looking gel bag with a big cat face
8. Magnetic dock
Btw, seems like the auto camera settings is rather poor. Low light shots seem to like they've been artificially 'smoothened'.
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at RM2199?

anyway, notebook or notepad?
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QUOTE(nordingh @ Dec 26 2013, 01:37 PM)
Lend me your phone and I can check with my gear  brows.gif ...  Got hundreds of FLAC for audiophiles test.
at RM2199?

anyway, notebook or notepad?
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Yep. At 2199. Notepad. Small one lah. Slightly smaller than A5 size.
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post Dec 26 2013, 01:56 PM

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QUOTE(SweetPuff @ Dec 26 2013, 01:44 PM)
Yep. At 2199. Notepad. Small one lah. Slightly smaller than A5 size.
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A good deal then.. MDR-ZX300 is already RM99.00.

Last week still at RM2399. I only went to Sony KLCC yesterday, price also RM2199.

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QUOTE(patienceGNR @ Dec 26 2013, 12:22 PM)
lilzany

Updated some stuffs.

Here's how to auto-start WHITE BALANCE on boot-up/reboot.

1) Download an explorer (like Root Explorer or some others, look one for yourself, usually requires root as it needs access to root-required partitions)

2) Navigate /system/etc/

3) Find "install-recovery.sh" or "init.d" ; depends whether you're on stock or custom.

4) Add line below the file you've opened (with editor) " display_color_calib " without the quotes.

Save, reboot (after you tweaked your WB settings), to confirm if the auto-startup is working, tweak your WB to funny funny settings like MAX RED + MAX BLUE. When it reboots, your phone should look the same biggrin.gif

Updated the root guide. Update is on STEP 6. Changelogs will be provided.

Mean time, for rooting on locked bootloader, I'll sacrifice my phone temporarily for you guys tongue.gif

Will clean format my phone for a locked BL and all. Stay tuned for the update on Locked BL !

for now update a bit only.
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

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QUOTE(ckchan @ Dec 26 2013, 01:19 PM)
lilzany, some other mods which may be useful to be added in 1st page.
all these mods need root and recovery installed

volume boost - significantly boost and increase the volume of your loudspeaker:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476498

PureX Audio - said to improve the sound quality. i flashed it but since i'm no audiophile, need some others to judge it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475549

Speed dial - add the speed dial option to Z1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2473255
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done and done.

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QUOTE(hikashi @ Dec 26 2013, 11:11 AM)
After playing with the Xperia Z1 camera for months, here what i can conclude for best settings in Manual mode.

Hand held camera
Focus mode: Touch focus

Broad daylight, i.e. Evening beaches
ISO 50

Bright indoor, i.e. Shopping mall
ISO 100

Decently lit indoor, i.e. Office
ISO 200

Night indoor, i.e. Restaurant
ISO 400

Very dark outdoor, i.e. Night time outdoor BBQ time
ISO 800

Tripod assisted
Manual mode Night Scene everything  biggrin.gif
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