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    Community member mods their Xperia Z3 Compact with a custom anodized aluminum back

    We generally talk about how the Android software is so customizable, but every now and then someone surprises up and they mod the hardware. Someone on Reddit took their Xperia Z3 Compact and modded it with an anodized aluminum back.
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    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...
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    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?
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    DEAL: Sony offers a 20% discount to Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact customers who want the Xperia X

    Sony is offering a little discount to those who currently own the Xperia Z3 or Xperia Z3 Compact. If you want, you can enter your IMEI number into the Sony Mobile eStore and get 20% off the purchase of an Xperia X.
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    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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    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...
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    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 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...
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    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 releases beta build of Android Marshmallow for the Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Z2

    Those who are signed up for Sony's Beta software program and own the Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact or Z2 can now download the beta release of Sony's Android Marshmallow update. The software build does not contain the latest security patch from Google, but it does have all the new features and tweaks...
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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 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.
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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.
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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