Sony Xperia Z/Zl [Indian users]

givemered

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Jan 25, 2014
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Upgraded to Kitkat

Just decided finally to take the plunge(India ZL user). Upraded to Kitkat today.

Process was smooth enough. For the time being atleast, I dont see any battery drain from google services. Will post the update afterwards.
In fact battery life seems little better than earlier. But I disable all location services and enable it only when needed. Google now is on, but location based features are disabled. But thats the same I used to have in JB.

Notification bar is jittery, but thats ok. When you pull it down, animation is jerky and not smooth like it was in JB. But I can handle that. No major issue there.
Settings panel is ok as well, I dont see any difference.

As for the changes, its almost similar to JB, minor UI changes here and there. Settings are now more organized.
Only noticeable change is that notification bar is now better(I like this way, actually). When you want to change any setting, go to quick settings, else there is now more room for notifications. And you now get true fullscreen in games, watching videos etc. With swap from the top, you get notification bar and soft keys in full screen, else its not shown.
 
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spypsy

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Jun 25, 2012
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Purchased on Snapdeal is covered by Manufacturer warranty, so you can claim with no hassles. By the way, except your phone, nothing is required as if they look up on your IMEI they will get all the details you want. So if you have a bill, you can take them if you wish. Did you try updating the firmware before zeroing in the area of defect first? First make sure what you've had is a hardware problem because those idiots at the Sony centre will try updating the firmware first. If you do so at your office and if it gets solved, no hassle for you to travel right? Follow these first:

1. A reboot (didn't solve, move to step 2)
2. A repair or update (no effect, step 3)
3. The same update/restore with erasing all your data including your internal 16 GB one.
4. Still didn't work, then you can go and throw the phone at their face. Many will be reluctant to offer you a replacement, then you will be having hard time fighting. Pray and all the best.!
Got my phone replaced on last date of my warranty. No issues with new phone.
 
Apr 19, 2012
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Magnetic chargers / docs

Hi ,
I need to buy a dock for my Xperia Z.

Any1 who has bought the same in India. Need some suggestions / reviews.

Also links to good docks are appreciated.
 
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