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moogoo
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^rim around glass on Z1? from all i've seen the glass is beveled on the edges right into the frame..
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Geoffxx
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On 2013-09-18 00:26:02, moogoo wrote:
^rim around glass on Z1? from all i've seen the glass is beveled on the edges right into the frame..
it has a rim |
Ermac84
Joined: Aug 28, 2013
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@Moogoo
Thanks for clarifying about buying phones through T-Mobile, but I f want to get it from T-Mobile I will end up paying it upfront without financing. But I have 2 concerns about buying phones through Carriers
1) Branding. If the T-Mobile Branding is on the back of the phone it shouldn't be a problem for me to replace the back panel with a generic one, but if it was on the front panel its not even worth missing with.
2) Branded Software, home of the bloatware! not sure if there is going to be a C6906 non branded firmware, If not, is flashing a generic C6903 will affect the LTE performance? I never used PC Companion to flash my firmwares, always use Flashtool from XDA.
Regarding C6902, the reason I mentioned that US Store might carry it because that is the only Non-LTE version available, they did the same thing with Z selling the C6602 unlocked, which is the same model sold in Middle-east and Asia. So if they are planning to sell a non-LTE model that would be my guess.
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Geoffxx
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still nobody posting that has actually got the phone - mines on a plane over the indian ocean |
moogoo
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@geoffxx
rphillipe posted he has one.. but i'm sure he's busy playing with it and not posting yet 
@ermac
Those are always 2 of the 3 biggest concerns when getting a phone from a carrier (#3 being sim lock). I would think there will be branding on the back (my guess) and like you, i have no idea if there will be a generic C6906 rom to flash since it's supposed to be a Tmobile exclusive.. who knows. Guess we'll have to weigh our options when that time comes.
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Shotokan81
Joined: Jun 01, 2013
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#4 Being bootloader locked?
本当に良い刀は鞘に入っている |
moogoo
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^i lump that in with carrier software branding 
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Geoffxx
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not sure what to make of this but have a look at Shems video and pictures at the last page of this thread on XDA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2445283&page=6 |
moogoo
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its difficult to see from photos and video for sure. doesn't help that he can't even figure out which is which in the dark I agree with your comment about Z having a more blue hue than Z1. I think the Z1 shows better photos according to those stills.. but hey that's me. It's difficult to tell without looking at them with the naked eye though.
That said, screen problems can happen. could just be a fluke that's been blown out of proportion due to all the screen lottery discussions before launch..
hopefully he will be happy with the first new one he gets.
[ This Message was edited by: moogoo on 2013-09-18 04:25 ] moogoo
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my ninja
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the Z is clearly on the bottom, not the Z1 as stated.. so im not sure he can figure out whats going on there regardless. |
alastiar
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On 2013-09-17 23:35:18, Ermac84 wrote:
@Moogoo
Isn't the phone sold at T-Mobile is SIM Locked? If I end up buying C6906 without contract can I still use that phone on AT&T without issues, just by swapping SIM Card? Also, since the US Store will sell C6902 on their site unlocked, I expect the same story will repeat, and I mean the phone getting launched 2 months later starting from today!
I rather skip all this none sense and just get the C6903 from Handtec, at least it supports T-mobile LTE and 1700 LTE band for AT&T which is available in my city. am honestly fine with HSPA+ speed, LTE would be nice to have but I wouldn't cry over it
Placed my order, hopefully get it by this weekend. *Feeling excited* I will keep you guys posted
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rphilippe
Joined: Jan 27, 2009
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Z1 update:
After much charging, account setting up and app downloading, I am good to go.
Will start using it today - just waiting on my old number going over to EE from Orange.
First thoughts... seems very fast, sturdy, has a nice feel. Screen is a lot bigger than my old Xperia T.
Back up and restore doesn't work due to software version conflict, you have to use Xperia Transfer via PC companion.
Presume I have an EE firmware version, would like to change to generic, but probably a little early to do this.
Lots of camera modes, not really played with that yet.
If there are any questions in particular, give me a shout...
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moogoo
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^glad you're enjoying your Z1.
if you could give us your impressions on the most important discussion points in this thread so far:
1) screen color/contrast/viewing angles
2) camera image quality (after you've tried it)
3) speaker volume and quality (both earpiece and external)
Thanks!
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Pierke
Joined: Oct 31, 2007
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How is the screen? Ordered my z1 last week, but am not too happy with all the "negative"
Reviews. Hope the screen of the retail version is better...
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CrownedAkuma
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Could you post some pics in which you show the status LED... can it be seen form behind also? |
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Posted: 2013-09-18 00:26
