Problems/Bugs Found in Sony Xperia Z2

DaRRenLieW

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double tap to on doesn't always work...

Same here. Am very sure is a software problem. Happen to Samsung phone year back. Well on the bright side it will still wake up. Not screen if death haha
 

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maybe one of the reason why this phone is waterproof so that it needs water to cool down the CPU to prevent overheating :D
 
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Big SIM slot design flaw in Sony Z2

Dear folks, it has been agonising today. My brand new Sony Z2 SIM slot connector pins broke.

The SIM slot connector pins got caught in the SIM card adaptor that was used for my nano sim card. When I got a proper Micro SIM from M1 to replace, the adaptor refuse to dislodge from the Z2's SIM slot. After some time, the adaptor came out.

Then after slotting the proper Micro SIM, the phone refuse to detect SIM card. Using a torch to look into the Z2's SIM slot, i realised the connectors were broken.

The SIM slot connectors are just very thin copper pieces sticking out in the opposite direction towards the internals of the phone, and it can very easily get caught in those SIM card adaptors that available on the market.

Sony Service Centre personnel say that if the SIM slot connectors are broken, have to change the entire motherboard which will cost almost a new Sony Z2.

Feel it is very unfair cos of the lousy design of the SIM slot, we have to bear the consequences if the SIM connectors broke due to us using SIM card adaptors or even a frequent removal of SIM cards may result the connectors breaking.

Now awaiting Sony Singapore to reply what is their next course of action. I hope they can replace my Sony Z2's motherboard for free because of this design flaw in the SIM card slot connectors.
 

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Dear folks, it has been agonising today. My brand new Sony Z2 SIM slot connector pins broke.

The SIM slot connector pins got caught in the SIM card adaptor that was used for my nano sim card. When I got a proper Micro SIM from M1 to replace, the adaptor refuse to dislodge from the Z2's SIM slot. After some time, the adaptor came out.

Then after slotting the proper Micro SIM, the phone refuse to detect SIM card. Using a torch to look into the Z2's SIM slot, i realised the connectors were broken.

The SIM slot connectors are just very thin copper pieces sticking out in the opposite direction towards the internals of the phone, and it can very easily get caught in those SIM card adaptors that available on the market.

Sony Service Centre personnel say that if the SIM slot connectors are broken, have to change the entire motherboard which will cost almost a new Sony Z2.

Feel it is very unfair cos of the lousy design of the SIM slot, we have to bear the consequences if the SIM connectors broke due to us using SIM card adaptors or even a frequent removal of SIM cards may result the connectors breaking.

Now awaiting Sony Singapore to reply what is their next course of action. I hope they can replace my Sony Z2's motherboard for free because of this design flaw in the SIM card slot connectors.

An update: After using a magnifying glass, the connectors were not broken after all. It got bent upwards instead, so using a needle, I manage to "pull" it back down and it is now in contact with the SIM card.

Advise: Do not use SIM card adaptors with this phone cos the connectors are just suspending from the top and can easily lodge into the edges around the SIM card adaptors.
 

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Hey guys I'm facing the same problem with a soft Ringtone. Ive figured out the problem now. As the z2 has 2 front facing speakers at the top and bottom, the preview of Ringtone will be played by all 3 speakers. Top bottom and the final 3 hole speak at the bottom of the phone. However,Ringtones are actually only played by the 3-hole speaker at the bottom when a call is coming in. Hence the soft sound.. Have yet to figure out how to solve this..
 

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Just update my phone. Seem like the double tap function is solved. Very efficient team they have! haha
 

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An update: After using a magnifying glass, the connectors were not broken after all. It got bent upwards instead, so using a needle, I manage to "pull" it back down and it is now in contact with the SIM card.

Advise: Do not use SIM card adaptors with this phone cos the connectors are just suspending from the top and can easily lodge into the edges around the SIM card adaptors.

Yes do not use SIM adapter.
The nano sim will come off the adaptor and cause problems, especially the not so good adapter.
It is just not design to be used with an adaptor.

My friend Z also ended up like this.
 

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Hey guys I'm facing the same problem with a soft Ringtone. Ive figured out the problem now. As the z2 has 2 front facing speakers at the top and bottom, the preview of Ringtone will be played by all 3 speakers. Top bottom and the final 3 hole speak at the bottom of the phone. However,Ringtones are actually only played by the 3-hole speaker at the bottom when a call is coming in. Hence the soft sound.. Have yet to figure out how to solve this..

Z2 got 3 speakers?
 

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1 issue, I have tried many times but I am still unable to pair wirelessly with my PC or Laptop. Everytime I tried to pair, the Sony PC Companion just hangs and not responding.
Need for force close the program. Can anyone help with this?
 

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Hello

i) flash assisted focusing not working at low light sitatuion. Tried all option doesn't seemed to work. Any ideas? (Or rather it does not work w touch focus)

ii) go to powermanagment then click on the graph do u see your wifi on always? Never seen it off before though physically I switched it off in day time
 

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the auto brightness doesnt really work for me. anyone experience the same thing?
 

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the auto brightness doesnt really work for me. anyone experience the same thing?

also facing the saw problem. auto brightness does not work well, I believe it's the level of sensitivity in the software.
 

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another bug I found, I increased the volume till it warn me of hearing damage, then the graphical level of the sound does not change at all, even when I lower the sound. my nexus 7 on kit Kat does not have the problem.
 

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Yes do not use SIM adapter.
The nano sim will come off the adaptor and cause problems, especially the not so good adapter.
It is just not design to be used with an adaptor.

My friend Z also ended up like this.

The slim tray for Z2 is horrible, it's just a pc of plastic so flimsy and they expect user to pull it out?

I guess if you change your sim often eg travelling overseas, very soon, the sim tray is going to give way.

Sony should have a metal sim tray..
 

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the sim tray needs a little fingernail to catch on to it and pull out. I haven't had problems removing and putting it back since Z1 and tablet z.
 

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hi guys, can anyone enlighten me how to go about setting speed dial for my z2. cant seems to find the option to do it. very puzzled. thanks!
 

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the sim tray needs a little fingernail to catch on to it and pull out. I haven't had problems removing and putting it back since Z1 and tablet z.

I have big hands and fat fingers hahaha so find it hard to do :s13:
 

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I have big hands and fat fingers hahaha so find it hard to do :s13:

Start growing long fingernails. :s13:

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