Guys, do anyone of you encountered the WiFi dropping issue on Z3? Just got my phone today but the dropping issue really annoyed me a lot!

Hmm.. this is my first Sony phone like after more than 10 years. Switched from note 2 > mi3 > Z3 but apparently im at this point of time not really happy with the phone Wanna update firmware also takes more than 2 hours only available via PC companion only and not OTA like samsung, xiaomi... Sighhhhhh...

Oh.. there's a later software update.Or have you updated it still facing the same issue?

I have been fooled by this stupid Sony Pc companion. Stuck with it for more than 2 hours thanks to the very slow server they have there, eventually updated the exact same firmware build before it has been updated. What is Sony doing....??? Their hardware is marvelous but their software support is terrible.....

If you type in Google, WiFi drop issue on Xperia Z.. Bunch of links and forums appeared. It seems to be a common issue. I even tried mapping my mac address to my router. My signal is like full bar yet it just doesn't download anything suddenly.

is it only me and mangoheng having WiFi dropping issue? I need WiFi for working purpose also.. Really hope to find a solution for this. Have followed most instructions from the internet including settling 5ghz band in the router. Still it never gets to complete an update or stay connected for 10 seconds before it goes down again.

I set to channel 13. Tried 11, 3, 8 still the same. Using my own data plan now

Mine is connected. I even stood beside my router to test it lol! Connected but no data receives after 10 seconds. Then after some time it worked again then dc again. Anyhow I managed to fix it now! And I don't know what I did. Clicked here and there and it finally worked with no dc at all.

I set to channel 11 now and manually entered my mac address to the router. Anyhow it's fixed now but no idea what I did. I even called Sony customer service line and they asked to RMA hmm.. Rma a new phone?

btw, where did you guys get your Z3 casing?

Not bad wor. RM70 metal case + tempered glass SP (font & back somemore). Maybe we should do a bulk order here maybe can get cheaper? I will check in aliexpress.com to see any other nice casing or not.

Tomorrow (Saturday) I'm going to one utama to join the lucky draw. What question they will ask?

BTW those having wifi connection drop, might want to go through the steps I did. But not sure which was the ultimate step that got it work finally.

- Turn off stamina mode cuz it will disable your active connections whenever screen off
- Turn off wifi optimization through advanced wifi settings
- try to off the wifi and restart phone. Turn it back on and enable the wifi again. Perhaps you are lucky if it fixed.
- Activate flight mode for a few seconds then deactivate it. See if it works.
- Reboot your router / phone again to try it

More tedious steps
- Update your router firmware (I didn't do it cuz the router is from tmnet and lazy to find it lol)
- Update your phone firmware via Sony Pc companion. It will wipe all your data so be sure to backup first. You will notice that it's exactly the same build you had previously but I noticed the latter firmware is Malaysia based. At least the setup screens are different.
- if all else fails, factory reset your phone again! If not, ready to be more technical

More advanced steps (router configurations)
- Change your router channel to be between 1-11 (channel that is less congested especially 11 if you have many wifi signals found)
- Disable mac address filter and enter your phone mac address to the router.

After I went through all steps above and still didn't work! At last, I disabled the gps, Bluetooth but only turn on wifi and it worked! So maybe this is the best you can try FIRST!

And oh, I did unlock and root my phone already. Not sure if my low light settings have gone haywire as claimed by Sony. Still taking great pictures even in pitch black room.

Welcome to the club bro!

The volume is ok for me. How loud you are expecting? What was your previous phone?

Battery wise give it a full day. Make sure u decrease the brightness, turn to 3G if you notice LTE reception is not that good. Keep searching for a strong LTE signal will drain your battery.

BTW, did you encounter any wifi dropping?

Ahh.. i think im letting go of this baby soon...

I want a different color! LOL

Who wants to swap with me? Im looking for cooper ..

what casing you're ordering? can help me to order too? I cant seem to find a reputable seller from china website

can someone share their z3 camera shots here?

Wow nice mymosh case!!!

I just bought a tempered glass SP from a seller here at 45 back and front..

Where did you buy the magnetic charging cable? I want to get it so I wont destroy the charging flap one day

Thanks. But the price is kinda pricey for a cable though. RM50 is it the normal price or you got it cheaper from a particular seller?

Er... Any kind soul is able to paste the link of the selling product if it's from here?

Here is it.