My bad water experience - Xperia Z General

Ciao!
Yesterday i was shooting with my Z in a swimming pool (using the volume- mod).. After 5 or 6 photos i noticed that the volume- stopped to work, also in the camera and in the system. I was wondering if was an hardware or software issue, so i rebooted the device and tried to boot in recovery but the volume- didn't work. When the device started android was in "Safe mode". After 10 minutes the device shutted down and i wasn't able to power on it again.
All the caps was definetly close. I think some water was entered by the volume-.
When i tried to plug the micro USB the device vibrated once and after 5 seconds vibrated 3 times and loop back again.
After this i leave the device in a cup full of rice. This morning, after 15h, the device started up as usual.
So be careful using the volume- underwater.
Bye bye
PS. Excuse for my bad english.

I doubt it's the volume button.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2304680

Youre not supposed to use your Z underwater.
Only the ZR is rated to be used underwater.
The Z is water resistant, NOT waterproof!
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douglam said:
I doubt it's the volume button.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2304680
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My back glass isn't unglued. I think that if the glass isn't watherproof anymore the damage would be worst than a little blackout
warface said:
Youre not supposed to use your Z underwater.
Only the ZR is rated to be used underwater.
The Z is water resistant, NOT waterproof!
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I know that the Z isn't supposed to be waterproof but i'm not the only one who used it for underwater shots.

I used it yesterday underwater and also have the volume camera mod. I had no issues at all. It worked great and kept getting ohhh's and awww's when I showed my friends what my phone can do. LOL

Use the proximity sensor app? Aqua Z camera app
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Also my Xperia z is waterproof!!!
It was 15 minuts under water.
And it Works perfect
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Lakers3408 said:
I used it yesterday underwater and also have the volume camera mod. I had no issues at all. It worked great and kept getting ohhh's and awww's when I showed my friends what my phone can do. LOL
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Yeah, i also used it underwater many times (7 or 8 in swimming pool, 1 in thermal lake) and i also get ohhh's and awww's. This time i get only ahahaha's :laugh:

warface said:
Youre not supposed to use your Z underwater.
Only the ZR is rated to be used underwater.
The Z is water resistant, NOT waterproof!
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Z is supposed to stand up to 30 minutes underwater, max 1 meter deep.

It also tells you in the manual not to go swimming with it!
Its rated against accidental splashes and a quick dunk, not farting around in a pool with your drunk mates!
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warface said:
It also tells you in the manual not to go swimming with it!
Its rated against accidental splashes and a quick dunk, not farting around in a pool with your drunk mates!
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Actually it's rated to withstand up to 1m of water for up to 30 minutes, a bit more than accidental splashes and a "quick dunk", but granted, swimming with it is a different kettle of fish...

joejoe23 said:
Use the proximity sensor app? Aqua Z camera app
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Wow, didn't know it existed.
Thanks
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Z - Water resistant
ZR - Waterproof
From a Sony marketing perspective
The average man is about 1.8meters tall give or take about a few cm.
So I guarantee most of these underwater pics are more than 1meter deep and fall outside of the "safe" zone and therefore when you press your volume keys and use your phone the pressure causes water to creep in. Contrary to popular belief the depth is way more important than the time limit they gave. The phone could probably last hours near the surface but seconds if taken too deep due to pressure.

SmallsXD said:
Z - Water resistant
ZR - Waterproof
From a Sony marketing perspective
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That is not correct
Sony says the Xperia z is waterproof ips Standards
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I have never seen an official statement/advertisement from Sony using waterproof for the Z.
In fact, they say the ZR is the first Full HD waterproof device in all the marketing material for that phone.

SmallsXD said:
I have never seen an official statement/advertisement from Sony using waterproof for the Z.
In fact, they say the ZR is the first Full HD waterproof device in all the marketing material for that phone.
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Read your UserManuel on The first site
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Sebastian22122 said:
Read your UserManuel on The first site.
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The online user manual clearly states water resistant, not water proof. There is a difference.
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kingvortex said:
the online user manual clearly states water resistant, not water proof. There is a difference.
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c6603 ?

beni8978 said:
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In German is in the Manuel wassersichtigkeit
In englisch waterproof
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@beni8978
What does that prove, apart from the fact that you are irresponsible with your belongings? It doesn't alter the fact that Sony never said the phone was water proof. Only water resistant.
@Sebastian22122
Did you mean ' wasserdichtigkeit'? That can be translated as water resistance. As anyone learning a second language knows, translation is not an exact science. Some words do not have a definitive translation and several translations can be correct.
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Waterproof claims

hello everyone,
I notice in some youtube demo hands on that the Galaxy S 5 has a removable battery and its back cover can be removed without screws.
I was curious on how effective its Waterproof claims leaving the battery prone for water penetration unlike the Galaxy S 4 Active.
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You freakn people needa learn how to read and stop with this WATER PROOF stuff. IT'S NOT WATER PROOF.... WATER RESISTANT damn dude, read better!
Joe0113 said:
You freakn people needa learn how to read and stop with this WATER PROOF stuff. IT'S NOT WATER PROOF.... WATER RESISTANT damn dude, read better!
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ok, its water resistant.
why does Samsung made it vulnerable for the water to get in Galaxy S 5 with a non-screw back cover ?
it is IP67....
meaning dust cannot get in at all, regardless how fine it is (6)
and you can submerge it in water and have water jets fired at it (7)
i dont see any reason to doubt the waterproofing.
the phone has to be tested before getting an IP certification.
spazzy1912 said:
it is IP67....
meaning dust cannot get in at all, regardless how fine it is (6)
and you can submerge it in water and have water jets fired at it (7)
i dont see any reason to doubt the waterproofing.
the phone has to be tested before getting an IP certification.
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Im fairly sure that those certification numbers are mostly an estimate, I highly doubt your phone will be destroyed if you go a couple inches over the 1m mark. Sure, there is more pressure and its a risk you are willing to take but it should be fine.
Plus its better for Samsung to under-report the waterproof rating than to exaggerate and have to deal with the backlash of people with damaged devices.
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msavic6 said:
Im fairly sure that those certification numbers are mostly an estimate, I highly doubt your phone will be destroyed if you go a couple inches over the 1m mark. Sure, there is more pressure and its a risk you are willing to take but it should be fine.
Plus its better for Samsung to under-report the waterproof rating than to exaggerate and have to deal with the backlash of people with damaged devices.
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It isn't an estimate. It was tested at those condition and passed it. Although there are no guarantees on what it will do beyond those conditions
spazzy1912 said:
It isn't an estimate. It was tested at those condition and passed it. Although there are no guarantees on what it will do beyond those conditions
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It was tested at those specific conditions to gain certification but it wasn't tested until the device completely failed.
Hence why I say its an estimate, I highly doubt that 1m of submersion is the maximum threshold for the device and anything above that will result in spontaneous failure. The phone can probably handle quite a bit more than that but Samsung chooses to not advertise it as such.
Samsung left themselves a safety gap since they know customers will go above and beyond the rated limits and they don't want to have to deal with all the pissed off customers.
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souleater11 said:
hello everyone,
I notice in some youtube demo hands on that the Galaxy S 5 has a removable battery and its back cover can be removed without screws.
I was curious on how effective its Waterproof claims leaving the battery prone for water penetration unlike the Galaxy S 4 Active.
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The active didn't use screws either, if you close the back properly there shouldn't be an issue.
Check this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50782722
It doesn't matter if its unibody or not Samsung or Sony. Rules for waterRESISTANT phones are the same. You cant dive with them.
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Is Salt water really that harmful to the phone if you rinse it in fresh water immediately after its exposure to the salt water.
I mean if your going to dump it underwater to capture a couple images, I dont see why the Salt water should bother the phone.
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msavic6 said:
It was tested at those specific conditions to gain certification but it wasn't tested until the device completely failed.
Hence why I say its an estimate, I highly doubt that 1m of submersion is the maximum threshold for the device and anything above that will result in spontaneous failure. The phone can probably handle quite a bit more than that but Samsung chooses to not advertise it as such.
Samsung left themselves a safety gap since they know customers will go above and beyond the rated limits and they don't want to have to deal with all the pissed off customers.
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Guess we'll find out when it hits the market and everyone goes underwater to take photos. I'm sure then we will find the "threshold," lol.
deeznuts said:
Guess we'll find out when it hits the market and everyone goes underwater to take photos. I'm sure then we will find the "threshold," lol.
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Samsung is going to advertise the phone as water resistant and to a consumer's ears that will mean waterproof. People will take the phone way below 1m under water and will probably complain if it gets damaged, the thing I'm wondering is will the warranty cover water damage?
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msavic6 said:
Samsung is going to advertise the phone as water resistant and to a consumer's ears that will mean waterproof. People will take the phone way below 1m under water and will probably complain if it gets damaged, the thing I'm wondering is will the warranty cover water damage?
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Doubtful, this is why i also get a third party insurance on my devices. Cover everything except loss/stolen phone. I'm sure the youtube videos will be entertaining though! Really stuck between getting the S5 as my first Samsung device, the Z2, or the new HTC but have yet to see what they offer. I'm really liking the water resistant feature though and doubt HTC will have it to offer a hell of a lot for my personal interest. Seems HTC is always 6-8mths behind everyone else. Upgrade is soon for me.

Waterdamaged phones

Hey everyone,
My Xperia Z1 Compact has been sent in to the repair center now because of a waterdamage caused by a leaking backcover / frame whick killed the camera button first and then the mainboard. All flaps and so were closed and no water got in that way. 2-3 weeks and I'll have my Z1 Compact again.
Anyone else who've been sending in their phones on warranty because of waterdamage? How did it go? Did they replace the phone or did they just repair it?
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devstaff said:
Hey everyone,
My Xperia Z1 Compact has been sent in to the repair center now because of a waterdamage caused by a leaking backcover / frame whick killed the camera button first and then the mainboard. All flaps and so were closed and no water got in that way. 2-3 weeks and I'll have my Z1 Compact again.
Anyone else who've been sending in their phones on warranty because of waterdamage? How did it go? Did they replace the phone or did they just repair it?
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thats scarry. even if waterproof, i wont risk my z1c in the pool anytime. heard lots of storys about the z1c damaging itself with water even with flaps closed...
profyler said:
thats scarry. even if waterproof, i wont risk my z1c in the pool anytime. heard lots of storys about the z1c damaging itself with water even with flaps closed...
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Yes, I was terrified whem my phone broke as I've only had it for 2-3 weeks . I hope that they'll resolves it, otherwise I will just use my insurance.
And this phone, Xperia Arc S, drives me crazy as it's slow and sluggish.
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@OP,
I've been through a similar experience with yours ... more details here .. starting from #12.
Spoilers: happy ending ... at #28
well mine survived the pool, hot sun. used it more than 30 mins in wet conditions, ans 20 mins straight underwater on 2m depth.
2 weeks later, now, no issue at all.
just the sound bug in kitkat my alarm struggles to ring, but its funny
ro_explorer said:
@OP,
I've been through a similar experience with yours ... more details here .. starting from #12.
Spoilers: happy ending ... at #28
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Did your backcover sound weird when pressing down on it on 2 of the corners?
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Nope .. no sound. It is solid as a rock ...
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Nope .. no sound. It is solid as a rock ...
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Good, I miss my phone already
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Man, I don't even want to know how Sony is going to handle warranty claims based on water damage.
It's going to be a nightmare. At least in Germany, where mobile phone companies try a lot of things to avoid a warranty repair / exchange.
How will it be possible for the consumer (and Sony) to determine whether it was an open port or a valid claim....?
How are things going to play out if Sony claims that it was an open port - and I'm sure it wasn't.
Those are the concerns that make me keep my Z1c dry at the moment...
Regards,
Yoko
maybe replace it with a refurbished one
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Yup happened to me.
What happened was, I bought this in Taiwan on my honeymoon and to test the "WaterProof" claim, I threw it in the ocean in Guam, took under water photos with it and it died a few hours later.
Sony said that they it is waterproof only in FRESHWATER but the repair center was nice enough to send me a brand new replacement unit. Since this was a product outside of the USA region, they actually went out of their way to import it and send it to me. The process took a month but I'm happy they made the effort!
yep, my phone is for evetualy rain drops or drops from bath, i dont trust this device in the pool...
soulreaver99 said:
Sony said that they it is waterproof only in FRESHWATER but the repair center was nice enough to send me a brand new replacement unit.
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WOW!
That would never hapen in Germany, at least I have never heard of such a customer service!
Indeed the Z1c is only rated for fresh water with the explanation that salt water will conduct electricity between the two magnetic charger points...
I don't know about that, but at least they gave an explanation...
Yoko
So there are more people who've been encountering this "issue". Hmm
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Creaky back
devstaff said:
Did your backcover sound weird when pressing down on it on 2 of the corners?
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My fones back is somewhat creaky.. should i be worried about this waterdamage stuff? I use it in water alot and dont want to ruin it but i got a waterproof fone cause i wanted a 'waterproof' one! I want to install the glass back to maby make it more solid.
howdy all,
bought my device early february in germany and took it into a freshwater pool standing and taking a couple of underwater face shots via the camera button.
shortly after that the display startet to get all distorted and i powered it off all the way and took out all cards. i thoroughly airdryed it with the car vents on my way back home and was able to revive it.
a couple of days later i repeated the procedure in the said pool and it killed the device - it shut down and upon restart it got stuck at the battery symbol.
all indicators had turned red even though i am sure i closed all holes correctly and did not exceed the depth limitations!
since there was no saturn in my city i returned it to mediamarkt, who luckily exchanged the device to a brand spanking new one- i doubt they send it to sony care center before that!
lucky me, i guess!
left wondering how far i can go with my new device and what the cause for this dreaded leakage might have been !!!???
greetz
Thanks for sharing your story. Maybe in this way Sony will realize that when they write IPX7 on their specs, people expect that rating to be real.
Sorry folks but I am not going to take a risk to use the phone under water just to take two silly pictures. I think it's nice to have a phone that you can use while it rains, but if I really want to take pics underwater I just buy a camera. Also this 30 minutes limit sounds kinda silly, I never heard a waterproof device that goes by time.
I am not sure how sony got that rating approved, or even if the rating is approved or not.
i put mine under water quite a few times (fresh water) never an issue. be certain your flaps are closed 'n stuff
i even showered with it for the heck of it
Update:
It seems like I will get a new Z1 Compact, as the servivce status has been changed to:
Waiting for technical information from manufacturer
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Waterproof IP67 Rating questions for the S5

As we all know the S5 is IP67 rated meaning it should withstand up to 1m of water depth for 30min, I have tried simple splash tests so far, and dropping it bucket of water ect... so far no issues
My question is: is it really safe for it to go swimming ect? what should be avoided? and finally is there a case that will allow it to survive underwater to take pictures ect...
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There are a number of footages made with S4 active undetwater. The standard is the same..so will be no problem IF the usb port is closed and the back cover is OK. I don't know. How the screen will react underwater, maybe all the camera settings must be done before going underwater.
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calinormy said:
There are a number of footages made with S4 active undetwater. The standard is the same..so will be no problem IF the usb port is closed and the back cover is OK. I don't know. How the screen will react underwater, maybe all the camera settings must be done before going underwater.
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All that I understand, the phone does not work too well while underwater, it seems to detect being submerged each time and once I dry it with a towel its back to normal, underwater the screen is rather non responsive so I am looking for a case that will do the trick
Samsung really need to make an actual shutter button on the sight for the waterproof model since the screen is not working underwater because of the cold temperature.
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public3n3my said:
Samsung really need to make an actual shutter button on the sight for the waterproof model since the screen is not working underwater because of the cold temperature.
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And you just need to press the volume button to trigger the picture down or up .. and cliché
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And you just need to press the volume button to trigger the picture down or up .. and cliché
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yes. you are right. I have the sony xperia z and have taken underwater pictures/videos in a pool with no negative results(besides sound being muffled until the speaker dries out)
Well until we get a new type of touchscreen technology, we will never be able to use our smart phones under water.
Current touchscreens detect your finger by electrical current. While under water, since water is a great conductor, the touchscreen goes haywire and starts registering random touches.
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public3n3my said:
Samsung really need to make an actual shutter button on the sight for the waterproof model since the screen is not working underwater because of the cold temperature.
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On the S5 the volume up and down buttons are the shutter buttons.
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Here's some things you need to think about, the S5 screen has an oleophobic coating and some liquids can damage/remove that coating.
Swimming pools, salt water = bad!
GODSPD said:
All that I understand, the phone does not work too well while underwater, it seems to detect being submerged each time and once I dry it with a towel its back to normal, underwater the screen is rather non responsive so I am looking for a case that will do the trick
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The phone doesn't detect being submerged, it just can't register touches because the water interferes with the capacitive touch screen.
underwater when pressed power or home button the fingerprint sensor start to detect your finger and after 5-6 seconds they prompt you to type your password.
GODSPD said:
As we all know the S5 is IP67 rated meaning it should withstand up to 1m of water depth for 30min, I have tried simple splash tests so far, and dropping it bucket of water ect... so far no issues
My question is: is it really safe for it to go swimming ect? what should be avoided? and finally is there a case that will allow it to survive underwater to take pictures ect...
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i dont plan on going swimming with it....for me, it's all about accidental stuff like dropping in toilets, spilling stuff on it, a downpour, etc
degast said:
Here's some things you need to think about, the S5 screen has an oleophobic coating and some liquids can damage/remove that coating.
Swimming pools, salt water = bad!
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Im fairly sure that swimming pools would be fine. Salt Water on the othet hand can be highly corrosive so its advisable to avoid it.
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I actually tried swimming in the pool with my s5 and after a couple of underwater shots, my speaker started to lose sound. sometimes there's sound but it's distorted and I waited for almost 3 hrs 'til it dried up and regain speaker sound.
gyxter said:
I actually tried swimming in the pool with my s5 and after a couple of underwater shots, my speaker started to lose sound. sometimes there's sound but it's distorted and I waited for almost 3 hrs 'til it dried up and regain speaker sound.
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Yep. That been an issue along with headphone jack issues
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gyxter said:
I actually tried swimming in the pool with my s5 and after a couple of underwater shots, my speaker started to lose sound. sometimes there's sound but it's distorted and I waited for almost 3 hrs 'til it dried up and regain speaker sound.
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Thats an issue with all waterproof smartphones, its normal and nothing to be worried about. It can be annoying though.
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Rumor about the hole of the earpiece! Waterproof Rumor!

Browsing other Xperia Z2 forum, a user asked about the water resistance and input headset, since it has no external insulation, as covers. One reviewer said the author of the following topic:
"Check if you don't see a screen light in the hole, there were some not sealed examples problems.. it should be dark when the phone is unlocked. Would help to make sure it is sealed."
This actually makes sense?
I tested mine and when I turn on the device screen I can see light through the hole of the headset!
Has anyone tested to see if it makes sense?
I haven't heard about this, but for the screen gap issue Sony said you could take your phone to a repair center for a water resistance test, I'm sure they would do this for you if you are worried about it.
I see the light of the screen through the jack and I plunged my phone several times in the water, no problem.
delsus said:
I haven't heard about this, but for the screen gap issue Sony said you could take your phone to a repair center for a water resistance test, I'm sure they would do this for you if you are worried about it.
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Yes, regarding the gaps I'm aware, but I was worried that another rumor concerning the entry of the headset!
AndroidGaalaxy said:
I see the light of the screen through the jack and I plunged my phone several times in the water, no problem.
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Oh thanks !!!
Now I'm much more peaceful!
I'll expect more cases to be even quieter!
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Yes, regarding the gaps I'm aware, but I was worried that another rumor concerning the entry of the headset!
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As I said though if you are worried about the headphone plug, they should be able to test that for water resistance as well.
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delsus said:
As I said though if you are worried about the headphone plug, they should be able to test that for water resistance as well.
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Yeap, but the tricky thing is that I bought my device in another country! In my country is not yet released!
Have no guarantee of the device!
BR4DOKYBrazil said:
Yeap, but the tricky thing is that I bought my device in another country! In my country is not yet released!
Have no guarantee of the device!
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Ahh Ok I see your problem
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I can see the light too, no water has passed so far (at least nothing that effected the phone). Not sure if a straight way to the digitizer does any good.. Like is the digitizer waterproof?
This sounds strange but put the hole to your mouth and such on it like a straw then plug it with your tongue. If the suction stays then your good and waterproof.
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I can also see light and phone is waterproof. And its not a hole, its just thin plastic leaking light through itself
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NuriJ said:
I can see the light too, no water has passed so far (at least nothing that effected the phone). Not sure if a straight way to the digitizer does any good.. Like is the digitizer waterproof?
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feis said:
I can also see light and phone is waterproof. And its not a hole, its just thin plastic leaking light through itself
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I was very relieved! The people have to be careful with things that speak the internet! This sometimes ends up becoming epic proportions and great discomfort to the users of the device!
Actually I noticed that there is a thin plastic near the light!
AndroidGaalaxy said:
I see the light of the screen through the jack and I plunged my phone several times in the water, no problem.
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I can also see light and phone is waterproof. And its not a hole, its just thin plastic leaking light through itself
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Yours devices have gaps?
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Yours devices have gaps?
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No no, I have a gap between the speaker and the edge of the screen, and even another gap between the touchscreen and the edge, no problem.
Note that I have not tried to immerse the phone more than 30 cm deep
AndroidGaalaxy said:
No no, I have a gap between the speaker and the edge of the screen, and even another gap between the touchscreen and the edge, no problem.
Note that I have not tried to immerse the phone more than 30 cm deep
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Would you take a picture?
I do not know if you saw, but it has a huge discussion about the water resistance of the device with those gaps!
If you can take pictures would help a lot! A macro photo of good resolution!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2744197

[rooted users] Show off your slow-mo (or 4K) videos here!

With the huge interest in the 4K and Timeshift Video mod, I figured now's better than ever to open a thread for sample footage either slow-motion or in 4K for those who are still in doubt whether or not to root their Xperia Z1 [Compact], or those who already have the mod installed and want to see what others can do with it. (those of you who have an Xperia Z1 [Compact] version that cannot be rooted - I recommend you don't watch these videos. You will get jealous and I do feel sorry for you)
To start this thread off, there's the amateuristic video I made:
Disclaimer: the mod does not work with the Xperia Z as far as I know - I've seen this question too many times all over the interwebz so don't even bother here. Other questions about the mod are welcome as long as it's not about the installing or flashing procedure.
Disclaimer 2: don't bother commenting about my fingerboarding skills either, I'm seriously not serious about this.
Xperia Z1 slow motion 120fps: http://youtu.be/HSysMJfkLEM
The water is very foggy I know
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Wow cool! Both videos look great!
ak800i said:
Xperia Z1 slow motion 120fps: http://youtu.be/HSysMJfkLEM
The water is very foggy I know
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You have some guts taking this phone underwater. I will never do that esp after seeing so many people cry as their warranty was denied bcoz of waster insertion.
Water is the best cooling agent
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I put my phone two times in water, I washed it two times also. No problems at all. Just the sound is a little lower when the water touch the phone.
But, after 10-15 min. it's all the same.
I don't wanna lose warranty with rooting and putting these features, but I'm eager to get them...
Putting your phone under water has higher risk of voiding your warranty rather than rooting your phone.
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ak800i said:
Xperia Z1 slow motion 120fps: http://youtu.be/HSysMJfkLEM
The water is very foggy I know
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You shouldn't put it under water, I was like that when watching: yes, yes ,yes, then under water, No, No, NO, then up, yes, yes....LOL....
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You shouldn't put it under water, I was like that when watching: yes, yes ,yes, then under water, No, No, NO, then up, yes, yes....LOL....
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Hahaha, I did it a few times now, we'll more than a few let's say about 20 and no problems. the sound is lower because it clogs the speaker and mic but it's back to normal as soon as it dries out. this is my second Z1 (the first had some headphone problem and they replaced it) and both have survived numerous submersions
I just make sure all the ports are properly sealed
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First test I did was this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C52YIUnO43k
W. default settings, I think it's like 1/4 but you can slow even more with the apps, at 1/8
Gotta film more things, pretty sweet thing!
ravi_buz said:
You have some guts taking this phone underwater. I will never do that esp after seeing so many people cry as their warranty was denied bcoz of waster insertion.
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My phone got drowned with water, and covered under warranty. Because if the water damage was not for the users own fault, eg not closing flaps or something caught in them breaking the seal.
If Sony finds the phone has had water inside, the first thing they do is ensure that the flaps etc are closed and clear of debris, then conduct a pressure test, submerge the phone in water. If water is detected inside, then you have warranty because it is obviously a manufacturing or repair (if applicable) defect.
Lol at the people afraid of putting their phone under water. I've lost count of the times I've washed my phone or gone in the pool with it.
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I wish service center here do the same test. Once I went there for touch issue and another guy brought his phone. The service center reception guy just told him that his warranty is void as water has entered and told his to pay 50% of the actual price to get a new one.
For my touch issue he told that I have enabled "show touch" in developer option and that's why I have it ?
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Couple of Dog Videos
I shot these at a friend's house.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmVG5RkrU4Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia8uQKTE4gA
Apologise if this isn't the correct thread to ask this but can the slow motion effects be applied to 120fps video after saving?
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Lol same here, I got my phone damaged somehow maybe after taking a shower with it( started flickering right after), and all flaps were closed etc but the screen started flickering and eventually died, sent it to sony, got it back with a new screen and outer housing, now the question is, is it still waterproof?
Have not rooted it yet, i got lazy to downgrade my firmware then root, then upgrade to keep root, currently the latest and greatest firmware cannot be rooted on the c6916
-Cries after seeing the videos because I'm on a non-Sony rom-
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Here is my YouTube Playlist for the same, hope you enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc1lDW7QCh-eGciLiNvdTI0TJ4yEegcBZ
peterkip said:
Apologise if this isn't the correct thread to ask this but can the slow motion effects be applied to 120fps video after saving?
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Yes, in the album, you will see movie creator icon on the bottom when you open up the 120fps video.
from there you can edit speed of any selected part again
It's more like who doesn't put their phone under water. 1 of the main selling points for this phone at the time anyway. I have done it countless times and no issues at all. I paid for a water proof phone it will take a dip with me when i want it to.

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