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  1. Q

    Help Read-Only File System while pushing via adb

    I've tried running a script for TA partition restoration (I had it backed up) but ended up with "Permission denied" error while it tried pushing a file into my internal sdcard. ======================================= PUSH BACKUP TO SDCARD ======================================= failed to copy...
  2. A

    SD Card physically ejecting

    Since this afternoon my Sony Xperia Z3 mini won't keep the SD card in. If I put it in it physically ejects after 1-2 seconds - even with the phone switched off. Any ideas to fix?
  3. L

    Marshmallow upgrade

    Hi Did anybody try Marshmallow upgrade for this phone? It came to my phone and is asking me to download and install it. But I am always reluctant about upgrades as sometimes they result in poor phone performance. So would like to hear first from those who have tried it already. Would be grateful...
  4. T

    Help Dark spots on photos

    When I use the camera you cab see two spots where the photo is darker on the left and just above the record button. I can't see any dust in lens.
  5. B

    Copying photo folders from android to PC

    Hello, On my phone (Sony Xperia Z3 compact), I often group photos into folders, using Sony's Photos app. When I try to copy the photos from the device to my computer, the folders exist in Windows Explorer, but they seem to be empty. After looking into it, all the photos seem to be physically...
  6. M

    Help Keyboard personal dictionary empty, and doesn't learn any new words

    Hello all, This is my first post so apologies if I mess up with the etiquette. After some recent updates, it appears that all of the words that the phone had learnt by how I type in the predictive text feature have been wiped. It now doesn't show relevant suggestions to the common phrases I...
  7. K

    Help Kingroot problem

    Hi guys, I own a sony xperia z3 compact that has been recently rooted using the Kingroot app. After a while, I wanted to delete the app and to unroot in order to root again with Kingoroot hoping that I could unlock my bootloader using EZ Unlock, but things didn't go quite as planned. I tried...
  8. K

    Help Kingroot problem

    Hi guys, I own a sony xperia z3 compact that has been recently rooted using the Kingroot app. After a while, I wanted to delete the app and to unroot in order to root again with Kingoroot hoping that I could unlock my bootloader using EZ Unlock, but things didn't go quite as planned. I tried...
  9. W

    Root Can an Xperia Z3 Compact on 5.1.1 be Rooted?

    Hello, Have tried multiple different root programs (kingroot, superroot etc) via both pc and phone. Some attempt to root and then say either failed or denied. Others tell me device not supported. To search online it seems easy to root a phone but based on my experience I am feeling it cannot...
  10. girolez

    5.1.1 update

    In France and just updated my wife's Z3compact from 5.0.2 to 5.1.1 OTA with no issues. No differences that I have noticed yet but I believe its now immune to Stagefright.
  11. M

    Help No internet messages even with Full strength LTE

    Just started happening with the 5.1.1 update, but could be coincidence. Basically the phone works fine but has no internet. Only way to fix it is to use the hard power button (the one next to the sim card slot) and turn it back on. Two other people I know with this phone are not having this...
  12. S

    Help Minor annoyances - any suggestions?

    Hello all, I've recently upgraded from Android v 2.x to v 5.0.2 courtesy of a new Sony Z3 Compact. I like the phone, but have some gripes, 1. When I unlock the phone, I see the call history screen as a default rather than my home page. I've looked but can't seem to find the setting that...
  13. S

    Help Four minor annoyances with new Z3 Compact

    Hello, I've recently upgraded from an HTC Desire S (yes, I have been using a triassic-era handset) to the Z3 compact, and I had a couple of issues with the new phone, 1. When I unlock the phone, I see the call history screen as a default rather than my home page. I've looked but can't seem to...
  14. D

    Help Z3 compact, 3 second boot loop

    Hi guys, New screen on a z3 compact and now it reboots every 3 seconds! It gets to the Sony screen and switches off! Disassembled the phone twice to check connections, even put the old screen on, still the same. Can't seem to get it into recovery, as there is just no time at all to do it...
  15. K

    128gb micro sd card problems

    Hello All I bought a 128gb micro sd card for my z3 compact only to find out that i will need to format the card to fat32, which seems to be impossible now, i cant even format mat it to anything now let alone to fat32. I have tried as many way to do this as possible but i keep getting errors of...
  16. B

    Z3 Compact changes settings by itself

    First post here. I have a Z3 Compact that is about six months old. I'm currently on android 5.0.2 which I think is the current version? Lately my phone has been acting really weird. It has happened now and then that it starts playing music on its own in my pocket (the tracks that come with the...
  17. G

    Looking for a good case

    Hello, So now that I spent 500$ on this little machine, I need a good case that will protect it if I drop it or anything. So I am looking for a case like Otterbox Commuter or something like that. I want something tough, but I don't think I need the most extreme protection. So I saw Roxfit...
  18. dcont

    Help Weird beeps coming from Z3 Compact

    So I've had my Z3 Compact for about 2 weeks now - LOVE it - finally a phone I can use with one hand, it's fast, and the battery life is stellar. Plus, I've grown to love Sony's UI - it's far more integrated and intelligent than the LG G2 I was using before. Anyhow, for the past two days, at...
  19. A

    Help Font size too big when copying text to email

    Hi, I'm looking for a solution to following problem: when I type a long text in Notepad on my notebook I transfer it to my Sony z3 compact and from there to the email app. Everything looks normal but if I send the email the font size of the text becomes HUGE(!). This is quite upsetting the...
  20. G

    Help Reception issues?

    Hello, I just bought this phone, but this I might have reception issues with my phone. Inside, I have more or less -110 dBm and 28 asu (1 bar). Outside, I get about -95 dBm with 38 asu (3 bars). I tried to switch to WCDMA / GSM instead of LTE / WCDMA / GSM. It helps. I get around -100 dBm, 7...
  21. A

    HOTSPOT not allowing Internet

    I bought yesterday Sony Z3 compact, everything works fine but hotspot. My data is on, I have 4G of internet, no problem there. When I activate Hotspot my laptops connects on phone but not on internet. What is the problem!?
  22. Yesevil

    Help Can't save photos to sd card.

    Hi all, Hope somebody can help. I'm running the latest firmware 5.0.2 but the Pro Capture camera app won't allow me to save photos to the sd card. Is it just me or is 5.0.2 still preventing us from saving directly to sd cards?
  23. R

    Help Screen locks when upside down

    Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, with unbranded Lollipop v5.0.2 When I'm lying on my back trying to read the phone with it above my head it keeps shutting down. I'm assuming this is a power saving feature, assuming I have laid the phone face down on a table or something. I am unable to find a way to...
  24. R

    Help Post Lollipop - No GPS signal

    I updated my Z3 compact to Lollipop to 5.0.2 two weeks ago and noticed issues with tracking apps like Strava, Wahoo Fitness and my fitness pal. After doing some digging around it turns our that I cant get GPS lock on satellites. I turned the location setting to GPS only and went into Google...
  25. S

    Help Alarm 'off' slider has dissapeared post Lollipop update

    Since updating to lollipop, my Sony Z3 Compact does not allow me turn off my morning wake-up alarm ( stock alarm clock ) - The alarm 'snooze/off' slider no longer appears, in fact the phone remains in sleep mode & the only way I can deal with it is to power off. It doesnt seem to be possible...
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