Xperia Z3

[MaximusZA]

hey guys, also another tip for the MTN users. You get a free 12 month subscription to Simfy africa when you get a Z3. just head over to Xperia Lounge on you phone and get the voucher number. there are only 4000 vouchers available but i managed to get one last Friday so i think there are still a few left

 

[Sm00thSm0k3]

So it's only Samsung TouchWizz that supports badges?

Not sure tbh. Maybe someone else can give some insight here.

As for TeslaUnread, it's a joke. On my S3 it was hardly ever accurate.

It's funny you say that because I was also using Nova with TeslaUnread on my S3 and it worked pretty well for me. Never had issues with it and in my experience it was pretty accurate.

Just proves once again how people's experiences with the same piece of software can differ quite drastically.

 

[Kloofvreter]

Not sure tbh. Maybe someone else can give some insight here.



It's funny you say that because I was also using Nova with TeslaUnread on my S3 and it worked pretty well for me. Never had issues with it and in my experience it was pretty accurate.

Just proves once again how people's experiences with the same piece of software can differ quite drastically.

One of the problems was that if you mark an email as unread, it does not increase the count.

 

[Chevron]

Anyone used these guys before?

http://za.mobilefun.com/50368-cruzerlite-bugdroid-circuit-sony-xperia-z3-case-green.htm

http://za.mobilefun.com/41524-magnetic-charging-cable-sony-xperia-z3-z3-compact-z2-white.htm

 

[biometrics]

Couldn't find any white Z3 cases in Canal Walk today. Went to 8 shops.

 

[MaximusZA]

Anyone used these guys before?

http://za.mobilefun.com/50368-cruzerlite-bugdroid-circuit-sony-xperia-z3-case-green.htm

http://za.mobilefun.com/41524-magnetic-charging-cable-sony-xperia-z3-z3-compact-z2-white.htm

My order from them is on its way. I have ordered from them before and its arrived with not problems. Just had to pay a little at customs.

 

[Chevron]

My order from them is on its way. I have ordered from them before and its arrived with not problems. Just had to pay a little at customs.

And how does one do that?

Post office?

 

[MaximusZA]

I got contacted by DHL to pay the customs charges. paid it via EFT and sent through the proof of payment and it was sorted. I did use the Express delivery method though not the standard delivery. I am not sure if it would work differently.

 

[satanboy]

2.) Yes, that's Google gayness, they keep ****ing with things that aren't broken. See Youtube.

3). More Google gayness, and something that pissed people off immensely. So much that it's coming back in Android 5.0. Samsung has always bypassed this though and the SD card works as normal on Touchpiss phones.

Why is Google happy?

 

[Sm00thSm0k3]

Just got a notification on my Z3 telling me there's a new system update available....Lollipop maybe?

 

[poffle]

Just got a notification on my Z3 telling me there's a new system update available....Lollipop maybe?

doubtful, probably just a little iteration. Lollipop is mentioned for early 2015 for the Z3 range

 

[biometrics]

Just got a notification on my Z3 telling me there's a new system update available....Lollipop maybe?

On here: http://support.sonymobile.com/za/xperiaz3/software/

It says:

Android version: Android 4.4 (KitKat)

Latest available software: 23.0.A.2.93

Release started: 2014-09-22

But my phone has 23.0.A.2.93

And it says there's a new version that can only be loaded via PC.

 

[CraZee]

On here: http://support.sonymobile.com/za/xperiaz3/software/

It says:



But my phone has 23.0.A.2.93

And it says there's a new version that can only be loaded via PC.

I got this notification last week - downloaded 23.0.A.2.98
No lollipop

 

[Chevron]

So what cases are you guys using?

Should hopefully get my phone monday. I don't normally like cases, but this phone feels so slim and sleek and slippery.

 

[biometrics]

So what cases are you guys using?

Should hopefully get my phone monday. I don't normally like cases, but this phone feels so slim and sleek and slippery.

I ordered the official Sony flip cover from mobilefun but due to DHL not knowing where Africa is have't received it yet. It's expensive but the phone is aware if it is closed and offers functions through the viewfinder.

 

[Chevron]

I ordered the official Sony flip cover from mobilefun but due to DHL not knowing where Africa is have't received it yet. It's expensive but the phone is aware if it is closed and offers functions through the viewfinder.

Ok, that is cool.

 

[biometrics]

Ok, that is cool.

Apparently the NFC knows when you attach it and downloads apps for the cover.

I also ordered the magnetic charge cable so I don't need to open the USB port cover. Those ports are a pain to use and I prefer not wearing out the waterproof seal.

 

[MaximusZA]

has any one tested out the waterproofing of the Z3? i used my Z1 a couple times and it never gave a days issue. but i am very nervous with the Z3 cause a lot of people have complained that when they used it in water it died.

 

[TJ99]

Apparently the NFC knows when you attach it and downloads apps for the cover.

I also ordered the magnetic charge cable so I don't need to open the USB port cover. Those ports are a pain to use and I prefer not wearing out the waterproof seal.

Nah it's a separate magnetic sensor. All the Xperias (and Samsung phones) have them.

Wouldn't make sense to use NFC for that since it's 1) On the back of the phone and 2) can be turned off

 

[Chevron]

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