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Hi,
I am from India, using an Z Ultra. I was looking for a bumper case for it and stumbled upon a cool one in eBay:
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Ultra-Thin-A...-Case-Sony-Xperia-Z-Ultra-Black-/281162345171
But it is so expensive. Rs 2636.
If anyone have stumbled upon a cool bumper for the Z Ultra, which is a bit cheap, please post:angel:
Does the silence mean that nobody knows about a cheaper option in India?
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vinurohitraj said:
Does the silence mean that nobody knows about a cheaper option in India?
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I've been searching for a long time.... Other than the one which you posted and another (nearly same price), I haven't found any bumpers. Aluminum ones, that is.
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warfareonly said:
I've been searching for a long time.... Other than the one which you posted and another (nearly same price), I haven't found any bumpers. Aluminum ones, that is.
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eBay Global Easy Buy
I picked up a black aluminium one of ebay GEB. Turned out slightly cheap. And the phone looks amazing with it. http://geb.ebay.in/g/ImportHubSearc...tra&catId=&qbtn=Search&_trksid=p2052119.l1440
Most of cheap aluminum bumper cases are un-reliable due to no protection in between the case and the phone. It gives u more scratch to the phone if the bumper is not tight enough. Plz ask seller about it.
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people, i have ordered the Black one in India, for my Black Xperia Z Ultra
http://www.lovemeicase.com/pro.asp?id=27
keeping my fingers crossed
I would like something like that since I want to go with glass screen protector but I keep reading about degraded connection signal so I am not so sure :/
Mine will arrive today
Will let u know my reviews
vinurohitraj said:
Mine will arrive today
Will let u know my reviews
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Did it arrive already? Some pictures and words from your side will be appreciated!
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Agree!
Ok I am sorry for the delay
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Realize this is an older post, but was wondering if the bumper degraded your cell or gps signals? I have been thinking of getting one but read where some people have issues with them.
thanks
Not in use anymore
Ducter said:
Realize this is an older post, but was wondering if the bumper degraded your cell or gps signals? I have been thinking of getting one but read where some people have issues with them.
thanks
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Hey, sorry for the delay in replying. Even though the bumper looks very cool, I have realized (the hard way, though) that you will not be seen using it all the time. First of all, the added bulk, even though very little, does not justify the usage
Secondly, the bumper may not be so comfortable to hold, may be cos of the edges
Thirdly, it does not play well with the Xperia Z Ultra design language. This is not as beautiful as a Nexus 4 bumper, i would say
I AM NOT USING THE BUMPER CASE anymore :cyclops:
vinurohitraj said:
Hey, sorry for the delay in replying. Even though the bumper looks very cool, I have realized (the hard way, though) that you will not be seen using it all the time. First of all, the added bulk, even though very little, does not justify the usage
Secondly, the bumper may not be so comfortable to hold, may be cos of the edges
Thirdly, it does not play well with the Xperia Z Ultra design language. This is not as beautiful as a Nexus 4 bumper, i would say
I AM NOT USING THE BUMPER CASE anymore :cyclops:
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Thanks for getting back to me on such an old thread. Did the bumper degrade your signal strength any when you were using it? What are you using now?
Thanks again
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Thanks for getting back to me on such an old thread. Did the bumper degrade your signal strength any when you were using it? What are you using now?
Thanks again
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Not sure about Signal Strength, as i didnt use it much.
I am using a transparent case now, so that my Xperia Z Ultra design shines through
vinurohitraj said:
Not sure about Signal Strength, as i didnt use it much.
I am using a transparent case now, so that my Xperia Z Ultra design shines through
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It sounds like we all want the same thing... To keep the beautiful design visible and be minimalistic. Can you post where you got the clear case you ended up using and your thoughts on it? I would really be appreciative.
Munk0 said:
It sounds like we all want the same thing... To keep the beautiful design visible and be minimalistic. Can you post where you got the clear case you ended up using and your thoughts on it? I would really be appreciative.
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It was a hard glass case. IMAK Case. It scratched my device on the sides. I took it and threw it. Now no case
Silicon cases might be the best option
oh man I'm sorry to hear that. That's kind of a nightmare and it sounds like we need to keep away from bumper cases and this all glass case.
Is it possible to switch out the camera from an xperia z1 and put it in the z ultra? I've read that the software has been ported over, but I'm curious whether it would be possible to change out the 8mp camera for a 20.7 one? I've not seen the internals of either phone but my assumption would be the connector would be the same or at the very least similar...
i.e. rip out the stock camera and replace it with this:
eBay itm/Main-Camera-Sony-Xperia-Z1-C6902-C6903-C6906-C6916-C6943-L39h-20Mpx-New-ORIGINAL-/181249041255?pt=UK_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item2a3348e367
not allowed to post links but just add the missing bits to the above if you are so inclined.
Any ideas?
Cheers
ZeroXXoreZ said:
Is it possible to switch out the camera from an xperia z1 and put it in the z ultra? I've read that the software has been ported over, but I'm curious whether it would be possible to change out the 8mp camera for a 20.7 one? I've not seen the internals of either phone but my assumption would be the connector would be the same or at the very least similar...
Any ideas?
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Straight answer: no
Why:
The Z1 is 8.5mm thick
The ZU is 6.5mm thick
It wont fit.
Internally the Z1 and ZU are the same. Some module differences, and the camera obviously but a Z1 sensor would fit, its just the lens combination that is too thick to fit. And without that lens combination you wouldn't have the 20mp camera.
hamdogg said:
Straight answer: no
Why:
The Z1 is 8.5mm thick
The ZU is 6.5mm thick
It wont fit.
Internally the Z1 and ZU are the same. Some module differences, and the camera obviously but a Z1 sensor would fit, its just the lens combination that is too thick to fit. And without that lens combination you wouldn't have the 20mp camera.
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So how bout others.....any previous xperia model...can it be done...?
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martin132014 said:
So how bout others.....any previous xperia model...can it be done...?
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I don't think you will find a fitting one. And I think the zu is glued so disassembling and reassembling will be very very tough
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martin132014 said:
So how bout others.....any previous xperia model...can it be done...?
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I've pulled apiary mine, and it is difficult.. But possible. There is a rubber seal around the whole unit and a little glue to.
Seeing as the ultra is the thinnest yet, I don't think you'll get any other sensor in there. That's why it's as bad as it is I guess
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I've pulled apiary mine, and it is difficult.. But possible. There is a rubber seal around the whole unit and a little glue to.
Seeing as the ultra is the thinnest yet, I don't think you'll get any other sensor in there. That's why it's as bad as it is I guess
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So they sacrifice camera for thinnest..... Is it worth it.....for me, maybe, a little...
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The only module that i can think of to be put here is the one from Xperia 2011 devices.. But then, even if you managed to change it, you need to resolve the software for it too, which gets quite messy really fast..
Thanks for the replies
I still wonder if a case modification would allow for the camera...
Something to ponder and perhaps trial when the phone becomes obsolete
ZeroXXoreZ said:
Thanks for the replies
I still wonder if a case modification would allow for the camera...
Something to ponder and perhaps trial when the phone becomes obsolete
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you would still need to build a kernel and rom just for this one off project
Hey guys
I wanted to test the build quality of my phone so I took it out of the case. Amd grabbed it from both sides and slightly flexed it
It makes a bit of a creeking noise to which concerns me a little, could this be a fault and result in the waterprofness not working?
Let me know if it happens when if you flex yours, the sound seems to come from the lower right hand corner
J
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Mine doesn't creak at all
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Can't hear any creeking on mine. Do you have it in your front pocket a lot?
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Hey guys
I wanted to test the build quality of my phone so I took it out of the case. Amd grabbed it from both sides and slightly flexed it
It makes a bit of a creeking noise to which concerns me a little, could this be a fault and result in the waterprofness not working?
Let me know if it happens when if you flex yours, the sound seems to come from the lower right hand corner
J
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LOL YES mine done this earlier for the first time and i was like WDF haha
LordManhattan said:
Can't hear any creeking on mine. Do you have it in your front pocket a lot?
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I don't think putting it in your front pocket makes as big of a difference people think, I had it in there for a while without a case and my phone hasn't bent etc. But it's still a good question to ask, just a random statement from me lol
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bryanky5 said:
I don't think putting it in your front pocket makes as big of a difference people think, I had it in there for a while without a case and my phone hasn't bent etc. But it's still a good question to ask, just a random statement from me lol
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I'm not talking about bending. If you put some stress on something for a period of time, it'll start to weaken and then probably creek. I don't know how old you are, but i remember when i had the Nokia 3210/3310/3410 etc. which had plastic back covers, and they would start to creek like hell after i'd removed the covers a lot.
If your thigh bumps and puts stress on the frame of the Ultra for some time (walking and sitting a lot with it in your front pocket, for example), it'll start to creek. That, i can tell you.
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I'm not talking about bending. If you put some stress on something for a period of time, it'll start to weaken and then probably creek. I don't know how old you are, but i remember when i had the Nokia 3210/3310/3410 etc. which had plastic back covers, and they would start to creek like hell after i'd removed the covers a lot.
If your thigh bumps and puts stress on the frame of the Ultra for some time (walking and sitting a lot with it in your front pocket, for example), it'll start to creek. That, i can tell you.
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Fair enough, I'm just trying to say that mine has held up well and I have sat with it in my front pocket and walked a lot.
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bryanky5 said:
Fair enough, I'm just trying to say that mine has held up well and I have sat with it in my front pocket and walked a lot.
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Someone upstairs likes you I'm not saying that it will happen, but it might be one of the causes. Just treat it like a delicate electronic gadget, which it is after all.
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LordManhattan said:
Someone upstairs likes you I'm not saying that it will happen, but it might be one of the causes. Just treat it like a delicate electronic gadget, which it is after all.
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Haha yeah these days when I go out I put it in a case but most of the times I prefer it without since the phone so beautiful
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Ive had it less then a week, and its been in my front pocket a few times but I usually have it in my side coat pocket
Do you think it would get water damaged If I were to drop it in water?
J
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JackHanAnLG said:
Ive had it less then a week, and its been in my front pocket a few times but I usually have it in my side coat pocket
Do you think it would get water damaged If I were to drop it in water?
J
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You realize it's fully water-proof, right?
You can submerge it in 1.5m of water for up to 30 minutes I believe.
hassanmahmood said:
You realize it's fully water-proof, right?
You can submerge it in 1.5m of water for up to 30 minutes I believe.
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and yet mine got water damage... after light rain...
Granted it had been opened, and probably not sealed properly...
hamdogg said:
and yet mine got water damage... after light rain...
Granted it had been opened, and probably not sealed properly...
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But from what I've read, you have particularly poor luck so far.
I really hope they send you back a fully functioning ZU with no problems this time around - ideally a complete replacement.
hassanmahmood said:
But from what I've read, you have particularly poor luck so far.
I really hope they send you back a fully functioning ZU with no problems this time around - ideally a complete replacement.
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yes I have... although i do mess with my units a lot... umm probably more than a lot really..
Just received a couple of cases I purchased
1 Simplism black
1 Simplism clear
1 MetalSlim clear
The Simplism are soft while the metal slim is the hard plastic. Using the simpliam now and loving the fit and the quality. Had the sont flip case when I biught the phone but was immediately unsatisfied because of how much weight and thickness it added.
Chexk out the simplism if u looking for the thin case that just to protect scratches and min drops.
Btw, above mentioned all came with screen protectors
Loving it
Take care guys
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Where did you get the simplism cases from
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dibdab214 said:
Where did you get the simplism cases from
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http://ecshweb.pchome.com.tw/global/tw/v3.2/?q=sony xperia z2
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Can you post some pictures of your device in the cases? I'm especially interested in the Simplism Clear, because manufacturers often show rendered 3D models or digitally enhanced shots to show how transparent these things are when actually they are more milky and matte.
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Can you post some pictures of your device in the cases? I'm especially interested in the Simplism Clear, because manufacturers often show rendered 3D models or digitally enhanced shots to show how transparent these things are when actually they are more milky and matte.
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i wouldn't say it's 100% clear, on some close up photos you can see that its actually got 'micro' dots. don't know what is the purpose for that though. i personally do think that even with the dots, it's clarity is transparent enough for me
nothing yet to complain about this case
**by then way, this cases do have the cut-out for the magnetic port which was also one of my main reasons for buying as i believe i'm like many users, i use the dock to charge when at home
found this website i think it's located in the US, the others are in Asia
http://shop.brando.com/simplism-ultra-thin-cover-set-for-sony-xperia-z2_p10766c0304d004.html
have checked the official Simplism website but they are not showing the Z2 cases yet
Just a simple poll...because I'm curious.
Voted No. I don't have warranty on it. So, no.
Same goes simply because i have a gap at the top right of my screen which is leaking light and also big enough to fit a card, i wont vote till i get my replacement Z2, that is if i remember to
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No, I haven't submerged it yet, but after 1 week I bought it I ran a 14Km trail running race and rain started mid course. So double moisture: from me and from the rain. I also used it during the race to take some pictures and shoot some videos, like a race vlog
This is exactly the scenario I bought it for and it passed.
Yes I submerged mine in the swimming pool. All went absolute perfect and no problems with the phone.
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No, I don't dare! Heard too many horror stories.
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I've run it under the tap and made a call from the shower. The shower isn't the best because the water on the screen is like touching it, it opens apps etc. I'll be using it in the pool for sure in summer.
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Yes, it's designed to be usable under water
Yes, I've also "washed" my phone with running water. Everything is fine. I have a very very slight gap at the top right and bottom left. The gap is barely big enough to fit one sheet of a4 paper.
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Yes. And was under constant splashing and dunking underwater. Fine and ports were kept dry. Make sure to rinse out the headphone jack though. I posted a while back regarding the headphone not working. Someone said to flush it out with water and I did. Works great
My Z, Z1 and Z2 all went underwater
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jayc1980 said:
Yes I submerged mine in the swimming pool. All went absolute perfect and no problems with the phone.
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Your device has gaps?
I have not had the courage to submerge it, but I really want! It was, surely, one of the major reasons why I have bought the Xperia Z and Z2 now!
Yes, many times though i have no warranty. I am from Norway, the mobile phone is from Taiwan
Mano1982 said:
Yes, many times though i have no warranty. I am from Norway, the mobile phone is from Taiwan
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What is the date of manufacture and has gaps?
BR4DOKYBrazil said:
What is the date of manufacture and has gaps?
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Week 12.. I think there is tiny gap issue, but it never bothers me
BR4DOKYBrazil said:
Your device has gaps?
I have not had the courage to submerge it, but I really want! It was, surely, one of the major reasons why I have bought the Xperia Z and Z2 now!
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Yep device has the gap, but what the hell haha, it's been submerged many times and no issues, dumped my friends in his beer and and that went fine too. His has gap same as mine.
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Yes, I've also "washed" my phone with running water. Everything is fine. I have a very very slight gap at the top right and bottom left. The gap is barely big enough to fit one sheet of a4 paper.
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Same I regularly wash my phone after eating, as I text while eating too!
Mano1982 said:
Week 12.. I think there is tiny gap issue, but it never bothers me
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Yep device has the gap, but what the hell haha, it's been submerged many times and no issues, dumped my friends in his beer and and that went fine too. His has gap same as mine.
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I'm crazy to submerge my device, but I need courage!
My old Xperia Z I washed it every time it was dusty, but the Z2 I'm afraid!
BR4DOKYBrazil said:
I'm crazy to submerge my device, but I need courage!
My old Xperia Z I washed it every time it was dusty, but the Z2 I'm afraid!
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It's normal to be a little bit scared...
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Same I regularly wash my phone after eating, as I text while eating too!
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Try wash it with bleach.
Yep, my Z2 had been dunked in a glass of water as a test. Following this, it has been taken into the bath. No ill effects.
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