Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge vie for your attention as premium smartphones from the Note series of Samsung. Though they are quite similar in many aspects, they have their own differences. Let us look at how they fare – Aesthetics When it comes to sheer aesthetics, Note Edge definitely has an edge literally and…
Sony Xperia phones are great and are a formidable competitor to both Apple and Samsung phones, sometimes even surpassing them in certain features. But Sony has loaded their phones Xperia Z1 and the Z2 with too many apps that one will never use, especially when people are pretty happy with Google apps and independent video…
The Xperia Z1 and Z2 and the phones that may follow are known for their battery life. But at the end of the day, they are smartphones and battery drain is a common problem. Here are some ways in which you can maximize the battery power of the Xperia smartphones Close background apps – The…
If you are experience continuous signal drops, it can also be because of your Xperia phone running on Stamina Mode because it stops automatic syncing when the display is turned off. Here are some steps that you can follow to get the WI-FI on your Xperia running at its optimum performance. Turn the Bluetooth of…
The warranty for Xperia Z1 with respect to water damage says * In compliance with IP55 and IP58, Xperia™ Z1 is protected against the ingress of dust and is waterproof. Provided that all ports and covers are firmly closed, the phone is (i) protected against low pressure jets of water from all practicable directions in…
Though it may not be a common problem, some Xperia Z1 users report problems of their touchscreen not responding. or freezing. You can test the responsiveness of the screen by doing this – Settings- About Phone –Diagnostics- Test Device-Touchscreen. Draw a line and see if it works. It is seen that if there is a…
It is always better to upload the pictures to a cloud account online, so that if you lose your phone, you have a backup of these images. The camera app of the phone comes with the feature that does it, tap the menu icon in the left-bottom area of the display and tap the ‘settings’…
If you face the problem of Xperia Z1 restarts itself or reboots randomly, ensure that all the apps on the phones are upgraded to the latest version. You can also check if the phone is working on the latest firmware. You can do this by going to Settings – About Phone- Software Updates- System Updates…
Some people have reported that their Xperia Z1 screen looks a little yellowish. The way to rectify this is by going to Settings – Display-White Balance-B-100. If the problem is not solved, contact Sony Service Center. The problem is usually is noticed when Z1 is brought close to a different smartphone or another gadget like…
Let’s say you have to send your Xperia phone to the service center and they send a replacement phone. But your phone is pattern-locked but since the screen is broken, you cannot really open it. So how do you get your data off the phone? Use an OTG adapter, so that you can connect your…