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    Sony Z2 - sd card only readable

    Hello, my Z2 has a new card of 64 GB inside. But I can't write files by the app "wifi file transfer pro" on the card. I have to read, the the card is not writeable. I can read the content but I can't add new files. What can I do? regards _abcd_ PS: I use on the Z2 Android 6.0.1
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    Help Facebook app not connecting to internet

    A few days ago my Facebook stopped connecting to the internet. It couldn't load any new timeline stories or view notifications so I tried to log out and log in again to fix it and I've been unable to log in ever since. Every other app works fine. I'm also unable to log in to Facebook Messenger...
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    Auto rotate

    It may be coincidence or not related, but since updating to Mm the autorotate screen on my phone is a bit sluggish. Sometime takes a few seconds to realise that the phone orientation has changed, sometimes needs a shake, sometimes doesn't rotate at all. All apps. Is this likely to be a software...
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    Hiding custom notifications from music

    I've been googling on this subject all morning but have yet to find a solution that works for me. I'm fully aware of .nomedia files and their usage, but they also prevent the system from finding or using the notifications at all. Is there a 'correct' folder to put them in that would cause them...
  5. Android News

    Sony to release new Marshmallow beta for the Xperia Z2, Z3 and Z3 Compact next week

    Sony is planning to release its 23.5.A.1.203 beta build of Android Marshmallow for the Xperia Z2 (D6503), Z3 (D6603) and Z3 Compact (D5803) sometime next week. The new build includes 400 fixes in addition to allowing users to move apps from system storage to a microSD card.
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    Missing contacts

    Hi does anyone else have a problem with missing contacts on their Z2 running OS5.1. I have them saved via Google rather than the phone memory. Thanks [emoji3]
  7. Android News

    Sony's latest Marshmallow beta update brings back Stamina Mode

    People were excited to try out Sony's Marshmallow beta program but then a few were disappointed that it didn't include the company's popular Stamina Mode. Back in March, Sony told us they would be bringing the feature back and this week's OTA update for its Marshmallow beta includes the...
  8. Android News

    Sony Xperia Z2, Z3, Z3 Compact and Z2 Tablet get Marshmallow in India

    A fair bit of Sony devices in India are getting upgraded to Android Marshmallow today. The group includes the Sony Xperia Z2, Sony Xperia Z3, Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet. The updates bring enhanced security, an improved camera app and Xperia Messaging, as well as all the...
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    Marshmallow

    Anybody got it yet? Any good?
  10. Android News

    Sony confirms Xperia Marshmallow Preview update will continue into summer

    Sony today confirmed that they would continue to issue beta updates to people in the Xperia Marshmallow Preview program at least until summer. This comes after concerns that the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3 had gotten stable updates that had the same version numbers as the latest beta firmware.
  11. Android News

    Sony officially updates Xperia Z2, Z3, and Z3 Compact to Android Marshmallow

    Xperia Blog is reporting that Sony has officially started rolling out the final release build of Marshmallow 6.0.1 to the Xperia Z2, Z3, and Z3 Compact handsets. Only specific variants of the devices are currently set to receive the OTA: the Xperia Z2 with model number D6503, the Xperia Z3 with...
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    Sony starts a Marshmallow beta program for the Z2, Z3 and Z3 Compact

    Sony has an application in the Google Play Store that let owners of the Sony Xperia Z2, Z3 and Z3 Compact sign up to beta test their upcoming Android Marshmallow OTA update. This beta test shouldn't be confused with their Marshmallow concept though. It will just be an early release for you to...
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    Help Broken power button

    the power button in my sony xperi z2 is broken so i´m trying to use ADB to turn it on or change the power button to the camera button. Any advice on the codes i need to use, please :´( thank you
  14. Loganxperiaz2

    Help Phone refreshes and closes apps by itself

    Thank you in advance for any help on this matter. I have an xperia z2 up to date software. The problem is that apps refresh themselves. Clash of clans will shut out to home screen. The refreshing is like this... Album of photos will black out for a split second and return to the top let's...
  15. ruddy32

    Help Contact application do not sync group with google group

    Contact application do not sync group with google group since two months. It works fine before. I don't know when it happens. The cell phone has been updated with Android 5 and Google contact API seems to be changed. Is it possible to fix it ?
  16. ruddy32

    Help Google contact group not sync

    Hi, I'm using my google account to organize contact on my cell phone. Since my phone switch to Android 5, google contact groups disapear from the phone except one. Why such behavior ? Is it a defect ? I have create a new group on my google accuont but it does not synch with the phone. How to...
  17. AaLF53

    My affordable short list for anew fone - plz rate

    Hi all. I need to buy a fone real soon. My budget & my googling for something affordable has come up with these that are for sale now in my price range: OnePlus One 64GB 4G LTE (UNLOCKED) Mobile Phone (CyanogenMod Version) LG G3 D855 3GB RAM/32GB (UNLOCKED) Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Quad Core...
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    Help Bluetooth & WIFI not working no matter what I'm doing

    Hello I'm absolutely desparate now. D6503 and right now back to 5.1.1 Lollipop. A year ago all of a sudden my WIFI and Bluetooth started to have a malfunction - without me doing anything! All of a sudden I couldn't turn on WIFI & Bluetooth. I contacted Sony (a Company I learned to hate) and they...
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    Help Bluetooth turning on by itself

    Hi guys have thisame problem with my sony z2 i don't know why coz i never have that before, from few weeks i notice that my Bluetooth is nearly all the time on, when i press to switch off in few seconds it on again its drive me crazy can someone help??? Please, Thx.
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    header error (flashtool)

    i have error while flashing ftf via flashtoll i got header error
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    Help Sony Camera App SD card problems after Lollipop 5.0.2 update

    Hi, I have a Sony Xperia Z2 phone and was really happy with it until the recent Lollipop update from Android. The stock Xperia camera app now doesn't allow me to save my pictures to the 64gb SD card I have in the camera. I have checked the version and it is version 1.0.0. Now my sister is also...
  22. DTonesXD

    Help Lockscreen wallpaper too dark

    My Z2 is running lollipop. I love it however the lockscreen wallpaper is darker than what it is unlocked and it annoys me. Anything i could do about this, or maybe suggest an alternative locker?
  23. DTonesXD

    Help Photos change colour on phone?

    Okay, so i have a problem. Some of the photos i take turn to a much warmer colour on the phone. They look so much better and i love it, however when i upload them to the computer they don't stay the same. On the phone you can literally see them change colour though. This is what i mean:
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    Help Xperia z2 and m26 smart watch

    Hi all, just got an xperia z2 phone, it's been updated to lollipop. I have just bought a second hand m26 smart watch for it. It works on basics like vibration for calls etc. But, I need to scan a qr code to make the camera and fitness trackers to work. I've done this but it doesn't seem to work...
  25. PlumbumTheEpic

    Help Sony Xperia Z2 - Touch Screen lockout on call

    Heyo world. My father owns a Sony Xperia Z2, which, upon recieving a call seems to lockout the touch screen and will not display any caller info - the screen remains as it was when the call was recieved. This lasts until the call is missed (cannot answer the call due to touchscreen lockout)...