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My problem with the Xperia Z3

The glass is been take appart from the body , just a little bit. As you know water reaallllyy love this . So after an hour of discussion with Xperia support the rma as been created and 3 days after i shipped it. The water seal as been void and the z3 is still working ! :good: 10 days later Sony send me an email : we apologize for the delay in our response. In regards your request, your case (RMA#XXXXXXXXXX / IMEI :XXXXXXXXXX ) was escalated to our repair department's attention and the response after a diagnost, will be Swap, since your device is an international version, we do not carrie the D6653. We have as a Option Black model D6603, as a replacement, meaning that this is a local variant for your device, We are wating for your approval to have your this replacement shipped to you as soon is possible, please get in contact with us any time soon to know if you approve to receive this model.
YESSS Finally the real international model , compatible with the LTE for free !
I got the same problem with my Xperia Z but i sold it anyway before reseal him .
As you can see they didn't juge the fact of the water as penetrated the device, so you can take a chance with Xperia Care Canada !
Im sorry for my bad English , my primary languages french

What is the problem then? And define 'real' international model lol
Sent from my D6653 using XDA Free mobile app

The problem so far was the back panel , the glue didn't do a good job with this one . And for the real model i mean compatible LTE in Canada and for Usa too , but this phone is the best i never seen so far !

xavierlangevin1 said:
The problem so far was the back panel , the glue didn't do a good job with this one . And for the real model i mean compatible LTE in Canada and for Usa too , but this phone is the best i never seen so far !
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The back of my D6603 feels rather elastic. It makes a clicking noise that I don't particularly like. Is this similar to the problem you had? I would be up to rma the device if need be.

xavierlangevin1 said:
The problem so far was the back panel , the glue didn't do a good job with this one . And for the real model i mean compatible LTE in Canada and for Usa too , but this phone is the best i never seen so far !
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Thats the US model then lol. The international model is the D6653
Sent from my D6653 using XDA Free mobile app

@Jumaqidi , The D6603 and the D6653 are not the 2 international version ? i think it's the D6616 the locked version of the phone ?
@xnerdx no... you should check the pressure sensor. With mine the problem i only notice it when i wash it , so after that the little piece of water indicator became red... i only open the sim & sd flaps like 10 time..

xavierlangevin1 said:
@Jumaqidi , The D6603 and the D6653 are not the 2 international version ? i think it's the D6616 the locked version of the phone ?
@xnerdx no... you should check the pressure sensor. With mine the problem i only notice it when i wash it , so after that the little piece of water indicator became red... i only open the sim & sd flaps like 10 time..
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There should only be one international variant of a phone at one time. If you search for 'sony z3 international variant', u will get d6653 as the search results.
Sent from my D6653 using XDA Free mobile app

D6603 can be considered the international version as it has the most LTE bands.
D6653 is more for some countries in Asia like India. Also Australia.
D6616 is meant for T-Mobile US only as it only has those three LTE bands.
L55 u/t is for China.
List of LTE Networks/Bands around the world:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks
D6616 is T-Mobile US, only has LTE Bands 2,4,12
D6603 is the unlocked version in US also, it has all bands needed for AT&T & T-Mobile (except band 12 on T-Mobile)
D6603
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20)
D6633 [Xperia Z3 Dual]
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
D6643
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
D6653 (Not LTE Compatible in US, only has LTE 5 for US)
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
TD-LTE (Band 40)
FD-LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
D6616
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 2, 4, 12)
L55t
TD-LTE Bands 38, 39, 40, 41 (CMCC)
FDD-LTE Bands 1, 3 and 7 (roaming only)
UMTS HSPA+ Bands 1, 2, 5, 8
TD-SCDMA Bands 34, 39
L55u
TD-LTE Band 41 (China Unicom), Band 40 (roaming only)
FDD-LTE Band 3 (China Unicom), Band 1 (roaming only)
UMTS HSPA+ Bands 1, 2, 5, 8
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

After so much time , i finally receive the D6603 and surprise in the box a original new charger ! They come in the original box and a sticker swap stock was on it. That cost me an Xperia E1 during this soooo long process, but it was definitely worth it.

[Q] Few critical questions before purchase - india UK compatibility models

Dear Colleagues
I would like to purchase a sony experia z3 right now in UK but want to ensure I can use in India and USA as well later on including 4G.
I am not technical guy and unable to figure. I believe amazon uk i selling D6603 whereas Indian flipkart is selling D6653. Any idea of usability?
amazon uk - D6603
sony website whitepaper shows
D6603 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20)
flipkart had model D6653
D6653 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900 (Band II),
2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
TD-LTE (Band 40)
FD-LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
Pls let me know as all bands are confusing.
I would like to purchase from amazon uk but just want to makes sure can use later on in India as well?
Kindly advise

whitepaper

Get the D6653, it has LTE Band 40 (2300Mhz), thats the LTE band in use in India.
If you don't care about LTE, either one is ok. 2G/3G will work on either phone in all those places.
D6603 is better for US LTE compatability.
AT&T LTE - 2,4,5,17
T-Mobile USA LTE - 2,4,12

[Q] Can I buy a "Japanese Z3" in Japan and use it in the USA?

if so, what model will work best in USA? Is the appropriate model rootable/unlockable yet?
http://dl-developer.sonymobile.com/...ria_Z3_D6603_D6633_D6643_D6653_D6616_WP_1.pdf
D6603
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20)
D6633 (dual SIM)
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
D6643
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
D6653
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
TD-LTE (Band 40)
FD-LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
D6616 (32GB)
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 2, 4, 12)

I bought the 6603 from a US online e-tail shop and it works well with TMo.

The ones from Japan only support bands for Japan so it'll not work in the U.S
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Talking about LTE in North America below. Bare in mind that band 12 (700 mHz) is T-Mobile only, band 13 (a different 700 mHz) is Verizon only and band 17 (another 700 mHz) is AT&T only. Don't worry about anything below 4G LTE, they all work anywhere. Lacking a band that your network provider has doesn't mean you can't use 4G LTE with them, it simply means it won't be the best the provider can give (i.e. not the fastest/worse single received indoor.)
gnormal said:
if so, what model will work best in USA? Is the appropriate model rootable/unlockable yet?
http://dl-developer.sonymobile.com/...ria_Z3_D6603_D6633_D6643_D6653_D6616_WP_1.pdf
D6603
Most adaptable version, Band 2 & 4 work with all major US LTE network providers
Band 13 works with Verizon only while band 17 works with AT&T only
Lacks T-Mobile's band 12
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20)
D6633 (dual SIM)
Same as above but lacks band 13 from Verizon and of course, two sims
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
D6643
Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is probably sold in Brazil even though it has the same bands the aboves do
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
D6653
International version, but not international enough for US LTE bands. (I think it's the Asia version.)
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
TD-LTE (Band 40)
FD-LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
D6616 (32GB)
US T-Mobile version, only support T-Mobile's LTE bands
Band 12 is T-Mobile only
Band 2 & 4 work with other networks
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 2, 4, 12)
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Remember, if the phone writes "DoCoMo" or "Softbank"...instead of "SONY" on the top front area of the phone, it's built only for Japan. Avoid those! Hope that helps!

New Z3 owner full of doubts

I've been quite used to flashing ROMs, but I had a Nexus 4 for the past few years and I am quite lost regarding the Z3 state in the development field. Could somebody answer a few questions?
Is there any Newbie Thread where I could read everything regarding flashing, restoring, backing up DRM keys, etc? Nexus 4 was quite simple and I am really lost with these new Z3 concepts.
I have a Z3 d6643. Can I flash a Z3 d6653 or 33 or 03 ROM? How does the model number influentiate everything? Can I follow all the steps for other model numbers without any problems on my phone?
Are the AOSP, CM, non-sony builds any good? Or should I stick to sony-based for a great experience?
Thanks in advance!

First thing first, in your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status > What does Bootloader unlock allowed say ?
If No, you can get root, use Xposed and ROMs for LB ( locked bootloader ), meaning stock Sony ROMs plus little mods, but no new kernel, steps here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
If Yes, you can get root, use Xposed and ROMs for UB ( unlocked bootloader ), meaning even CyanogenMod or other custom kernels.
If Yes, before unlocking be sure to BACKUP your TA partition, DRM keys and such!
If Yes, it's safer to just NOT unlock bootloader (yet), you get plenty of customisation power anyway, no reason to play risky games with DRM and TA.

Licaon_Kter said:
First thing first, in your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status > What does Bootloader unlock allowed say ?
If No, you can get root, use Xposed and ROMs for LB ( locked bootloader ), meaning stock Sony ROMs plus little mods, but no new kernel, steps here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
If Yes, you can get root, use Xposed and ROMs for UB ( unlocked bootloader ), meaning even CyanogenMod or other custom kernels.
If Yes, before unlocking be sure to BACKUP your TA partition, DRM keys and such!
If Yes, it's safer to just NOT unlock bootloader (yet), you get plenty of customisation power anyway, no reason to play risky games with DRM and TA.
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Thank you very much for your feedback!
This raised me 2 other questions:
1- I remember reading a long time ago about unlocking the bootloader and loosing some proprietary stuff (ie, from camera). Does this still apply? Is there any disadvantage about unlocking the bootloader? Mine is available for unlock. Should I?
2- can I install a d6653 on my d6643 with no risk of messiing up, then?
3- which roms do you suggest right now?
Thank yoh for your reply once again!

vitorsubs said:
Thank you very much for your feedback!
This raised me 2 other questions:
1- I remember reading a long time ago about unlocking the bootloader and loosing some proprietary stuff (ie, from camera). Does this still apply? Is there any disadvantage about unlocking the bootloader? Mine is available for unlock. Should I?
2- can I install a d6653 on my d6643 with no risk of messiing up, then?
3- which roms do you suggest right now?
Thank yoh for your reply once again!
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1 Atm yes is you are exigent with camera in low light environments. But may change because sony is more open with theirs drivers.
2 Main difference between D6603/6643/6653 are the LTE frequences so it may work fine but if in your country they use specific frequences you can lost LTE or speed in LTE with a D6603 Rom. For some rom they are patches for specific device like dual 6633 or single 6653 but never see one for 6643. NEED TO BE CONFIRMED.
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D6603 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20)
D6643 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
D6653 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900 (Band II),
2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
TD-LTE (Band 40)
FD-LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
3 Suggest you to wait Official 6.0 which seems to be very interesting if you want more stay on LB roms with mods (best compromise stable/camera quality (LB)/mods/lighter) and if you want to quit stock unlock your bootloader to go to CM or others. But keep safe Ta partition in case you want to go back to fully stock (DRM and LockedBL)

Skyllery said:
1 Atm yes is you are exigent with camera in low light environments. But may change because sony is more open with theirs drivers.
2 Main difference between D6603/6643/6653 are the LTE frequences so it may work fine but if in your country they use specific frequences you can lost LTE or speed in LTE with a D6603 Rom. For some rom they are patches for specific device like dual 6633 or single 6653 but never see one for 6643. NEED TO BE CONFIRMED.
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D6603 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20)
D6643 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
D6653 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900 (Band II),
2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
TD-LTE (Band 40)
FD-LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
3 Suggest you to wait Official 6.0 which seems to be very interesting if you want more stay on LB roms with mods (best compromise stable/camera quality (LB)/mods/lighter) and if you want to quit stock unlock your bootloader to go to CM or others. But keep safe Ta partition in case you want to go back to fully stock (DRM and LockedBL)
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Thaaaaanks! You saved me big time.
One last question, I promise. What are customized ROMs? What are their advantages?

Port apps like Z5 one .. Optimisations .. Tweaks .. Personnalisations .. Look moonbreakers thread for an exemple.
Not a problem how many questions you have ^^
If someone else can confirm the compatibility it would be great.

Can i flash E6683 with e6633 stock ROM ?

Hi,
All is in the title
I have a Z5 DUAL E6683, with stock ROM Customised HK. Can i flash it the same build number but for an 6633 model (Customised FR). It is also DUAL SIM.
Thanks.

From the "Xperia Z5 Dual (E6633 and E6683) white paper" :
Networks
E6633 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900 (Band II),
AWS-1(Band IV), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
E6683 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900 (Band II),
AWS-1(Band IV), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 38, 39, 40, 41)