Z1 Problems

[gino76ph]

Hi there!

Was at a phone shop earlier this afternoon afternoon and there I was comparing the new HTC One M8, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S5 and the Xperia Z1 side by side. For some reason I fell in love with the Z1. Why? It was just the right size (5" screen), its very light, build quality seem topnotch, audio quality (with my headphones) was near amazing, camera quality seem excellent and it was quite fluid and performance seem spot on.

But I want to ask about the curreent 4.4.2 update and other issues.

1. There seem to be no "Stop All" option as regards stopping all apps in thr multitasking button

2. Heard of intermittent wifi disconnections and this problem of wifi signal getting significantly weak even at a not-so distance

3. Camera placment is just wrong. You have a 99.99% chance you will cover it when taking a photo

4. Speaker sound still sounded muffled because of this wtaerproof thing.

Any comments please? Thnks.

[_alexdon_]

That was a bad idea indeed.You mean you actually removed the back a little.It should be ok if you are sure it is closed now.That "mist" could be moisture.

[gino76ph]

I managed to peel just a wee bit (less than a quarter of the actual cover) and not too much. I have since made sure it is closed and my casing actaully helps secure the sides of the phone.

[_alexdon_]

That sounds ok but I am a little worried.Lets hope it is fine.Did you submerge the phone many times after that?

[gino76ph]

The worse thing i did was wash it under the sinkl for not even 5 seconds. I do it at least twice a day. Nothing else.

[_alexdon_]

I say we wait and see how the phone does.

[gino76ph]

See how the phone does? You're not giving me lots of confiodence my friend.

[_alexdon_]

I am giving you confidence,sorry for not really showing it.I think it will be just fine,if there is no small gap where water can go in.

[gino76ph]

Found more issues...

The camera seems to boot up awfully slow from Airplane Mode. I counted 10 seconds which for a phone like the Z1 is a lifetime really. Then when i finally got the camera working i was taking a photo with my friends at night (and a low-light shot) with a street lamp in the background (this was in SOHO in London) and there was purple fringing in the photo.

My question to this: What camera setting is better in those conditions? 

Also, i heard that the Android 4.4.2 of the Z2 is slightly different with the Android 4.4.2 of the Z1.

My question to this is: Why? And what are the differences?

On a lighter note...i managed to find a "temporary" solution to the Alarm Clock bug. I set the phone to Vibrate (instead of Silence) and when i set the alarm clock the "swipe to dismiss" icon came on. Happened only one but i think it might be a solution.

[_alexdon_]

I have had some issues with camera freezing and not from airplane mode.I cannot tell you the differences between Z1 and Z2's KK.You have to ask a staff member.

[gino76ph]

How can i "avoid" this purple fringing when taking photos?

I have seen difference with the Z1 & the Z2's Android 4.4.2. One instance is the multitasking on-screen button where you cancel open apps. With my Z1 you can just swipe one by one. With the Z2's software there is is a "Stop All" option.