Sony Xperia XZ

[amazingone]

Nougat for XZ rolling out for Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines firmware~

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[omelet]

A few more region released..hopefully we are in the next batch...

 

[mightythor]

Hey, thanks. Good to hear that the double tap is working well after the software update.


QUOTE=EPenderson;105020681]The latest update addressed the issue. It works fine for me; no issue.[/QUOTE]

 

[daniel_83]

I also bought 1, mine look like this

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Lai Liao
Got cut out for power button

Only USD 2.58 with free shipping

Search for XZ Hybrid Case on Aliexpress

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[kenchi]

Bokah mode in XZ is inbuilt in camera appl ?

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[alienjeffman]

Bokah mode in XZ is inbuilt in camera appl ?

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I think it's called background defocus?
The XZ didn't have it by default, had to download it from the camera add-ons.

 

[amazingone]

Nougat update highlights~

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[hush66]

Flashed the India 6.0.1 firmware, then updated to Nougat via PC Companion. So far so good. The new notifications are quite nice, so is the multi screen function.

 

[kenchi]

Local set XZ support japan network roaming like 4g all bands right ?

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[kenchi]

Oh it's a officially from Sony add on ?

I think it's called background defocus?
The XZ didn't have it by default, had to download it from the camera add-ons.

Which apk was it ?

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[alienjeffman]

Oh it's a officially from Sony add on ?


Which apk was it ?

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When in the camera app, swipe to change modes until you see the screen with many camera apps to choose, like AR effect. You will see a button to download more camera apps.

Edited cos it's called camera apps, not add-ons.

 

[alienjeffman]

I'm thinking of getting the Style Cover Touch SCTF10. For those who use it, may I ask how you find it? Does the flap close easily or does it tend to get lose? Is it it difficult to take pictures, especially in landscape mode? How easy is it to remove (eg. if you wanna change SIM)?

Also, how do I use the 15% off code I got through Xperia Lounge? If I choose to go to the store, am I supposed to show them my code on my phone?

Appreciate any replies

I'm using this cover, and I think it's nice.
The front cover is just like any other flip cover, it won't open easily when the phone is lying flat. It doesn't have any magnet or flap to keep it closed when you are holding it.
The cover is quite thick, so it offers good protection for the screen.
The screen is quite blur when the cover is closed.
It's not advisable to type when it's closed, because you have to press harder to get a response, and accuracy of your finger is affected because of the thickness.

Taking pictures in landscape mode is actually easier with this cover, as it makes the phone easier to grip, and the camera button is easier to press.
The cover is made of a very nice soft touch material which doesn't attract fingerprints, but maybe some micro dust in your pants pocket will stick to the sides.

The cover is very easy to remove, as it only grips the phone at the left and right sides, so changing SIM cards shouldn't be a problem.

You can get the 15% discount as long as you have a Sony phone with you, I think, since the salesperson I spoke to just gave the discount after seeing my phone.

Hope this review helps!

 

[jimtong]

Flashed the India 6.0.1 firmware, then updated to Nougat via PC Companion. So far so good. The new notifications are quite nice, so is the multi screen function.

Did you observe any changes in the photo quality with the new update? Especially the at the pixel level with its over sharpening "feature".

 

[hush66]

Did you observe any changes in the photo quality with the new update? Especially the at the pixel level with its over sharpening "feature".

Perhaps someone else can answer that question. I don't take many photos, and don't really delve into details such as photo sharpening.

 

[enriqueyang]

Saw on xpericheck, look like starting to roll out nougat for XZ...but no SG yet

can we use same model but other country firmware?

 

[hush66]

can we use same model but other country firmware?

Yes, you can. But note that Flashtool don't support Nougat firmwares yet, so you need to flash the Marshmallow firmware and then update via OTA or PC Companion.

 

[enriqueyang]

Yes, you can. But note that Flashtool don't support Nougat firmwares yet, so you need to flash the Marshmallow firmware and then update via OTA or PC Companion.

will it void waranty ish if we flash, which country one would u recommend?

 

[Calander]

former user of Z5 to XZ. Does anyone noticed that XZ loads slower when you are to take a camera shot when the phone is processing the image? As well as loading of app.

 

[enriqueyang]

former user of Z5 to XZ. Does anyone noticed that XZ loads slower when you are to take a camera shot when the phone is processing the image? As well as loading of app.

the benchmark is impressive at 6 digits like ip7 note7 n s7edge, mayb software issues abit, but have u off all animation in developer mode?

 

[hush66]

will it void waranty ish if we flash, which country one would u recommend?

Unlocking the bootloader will void your warranty, that's for sure. Flashing another country's stock firmware doesn't need the bootloader to be unlocked, but it still constitutes modifying the supplied phone software and you may be rejected if the service centre finds that it is not the Singapore firmware. But of course, you can always try to flash the phone back to Singapore firmware before sending it in for repair / servicing.

Any country's firmware will work, as long as the model is the same. Our dual-sim XZ model is F8332. For me, I flashed to the India firmware, only because I could easily find the 6.0.1 firmware online and it can be upgraded to Nougat. But the India firmware did come with 3 games that cannot be uninstalled and can only be disabled.