Is anyone having fingerprint sensor not functioning after the latest security update?

which phone? so far mine is no.. did u drop your phone before? hmm.. the worst scenario, you might need to perform factory reset through xperia companion app.. even my old old old xperia 1 still working fine till now..

This post has been edited by ChuanHong: Aug 16 2023, 10:25 AM

no prob on my xperia1v.using for2 weeks .

Xperia 1 III.
The fingerprint sensor only works fine after restarting, then stop working.

Still waiting for my Xperia 1 V.

Bought 1V last month from Sony store. Don't see any vowifi option on my phone. Asked Digi multiple times but they keep on telling me if volte works then vowifi should work too. Anyone got their vowifi works with Digi?

nope.. even my Xperia 1 IV listed in compatible device list in Maxis/Hotlink website, but i didnt have wifi calling setting available in my SIM setting.. not sure firmware/telco side went wrong.. even my POCO phone would have vowifi.. but still fine.. doesnt bother my daily usage in fact..

Unfortunately in my office vowifi is important because of poor Digi signal. I read the relevant post about checking IMEI if Malaysia or hongkong set. How to do so? Could that be the reason?

i think you could download Support App from Sony.. from there and check on Contact Us.. suppose your Msia set will show Msia Number.. our IMEI, Serial Number will be there.
Model Number also could be an indicator for you.. as APJC have CN, HK, TW & SEA.. malaysia is having SEA firmware.. this one u have to enter service menu>software info to have details check..

Then mine should be Malaysia set since it looks like having SEA firmware.

Any good suggestion for a gimbal?
Specifically, for mobile timelapse video.

zhiyun.. depend on your budget..

if you have digital camera like mirrorless camera, you could go to crane m3.. above 1k.. it can support various type of device, mobile, camera, gopro..

but just look for a mobile gimbal, budget one, can go for zhiyun Q4 - Extendable rod.. or even 5S model..

the latest and most ppl review is insta flow which can have additional 360 panaroma photo capture function.


BUT BUT BUT... most recommended is zhiyun for Sony Xperia device as you could control the device easily with Xperia Video Pro app.. most of other brand of gimbal need to use their own app.. probably u have to go those camera shop and try out for any demo unit to confirm which is fit to your needs.. i will suggest get budget low price one.. cause normal people might not really need it so frequent..

personally im using Sony bluetooth grip + tripod that meant for Sony camera.. but it is also worked for xperia device that have video pro/photo pro..

This post has been edited by ChuanHong: Aug 23 2023, 09:58 AM

What about Hohem iSteady M6? I like the feature motion timelapse, but unsure if the gimbal allows the use of native apps, specifically, the cinemapro and videopro app of Xperia.

in general, timelapse usually need to use their own app.. which is meant & calibrated for that purpose.. the standard feature of gimbal to avoid shakiness of video/stability, confirm can be done natively.. unless u need whatever motion tracking then you need their apps as well..

i didnt use hohem before.. but based on zhiyun & dji.. i feel zhiyun is better for Xperia.. dji mainly need to use their app.. and most manufacturer design for iPhone i felt.. so xperia is very niche

I might get the Hohem iSteady M6.

In the meantime, how to find out whether my Xperia 1 V is Malaysia set or not?

Very simple actually. Whether you purchase from Sony store. Only Sony store selling Xperia in M'sia.. else, refer few posts back for the check..

My phone just broke suddenly. Thinking of buying a second hand Xperia 1 IV due to budget restriction. You guys think this is a good idea?

If you're going for used I'd recommend Xperia 1 III as IV upgrade minimal compared but you will still be paying for that price premium. X1III display already 120hz and camera with optical zoom.

Hmmm can't seem to find any used Xperia 1 III on sale right now. Will search harder. If cannot find any might settle for 1 IV instead

if the phone itself in a good condition , why not

unless really need Xperia phone.. else other new midrange phone with warranty covered would be better for your case since budget is one of consideration..

not sure how much of 1 IV that u are looking for? 3k? but if u go with any other phone for temporary like Poco F5, 1.5k.. maybe u can come back with Xperia when budget is no longer a constraint for u..

btw, which phone u are using that broke suddenly?