Is the phone still worth buying? - Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion

Hello ppl!
I was thinking to buy Xperia S at 4000INR (From a friend of mine) ! So is it still worth buying? U guys have used this cell past years.. so u may b having a clear idea of the situation... Help would be appreciated !
Thanks

why buy a 3 year old phone.
add 2000 bucks and get a new moto E 2nd gen.
http://www.flipkart.com/moto-e-2nd-gen-3g/p/itme85heggxfqjgs

nitin_ko said:
why buy a 3 year old phone.
add 2000 bucks and get a new moto E 2nd gen.
http://www.flipkart.com/moto-e-2nd-gen-3g/p/itme85heggxfqjgs
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yeah but still i think S is far better than e2 ..!! What do u think.... in all terms..in cam, display, storage etc!

ChaTy said:
yeah but still i think S is far better than e2 ..!! What do u think.... in all terms..in cam, display, storage etc!
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seems you are adamant on buying S.
happy buying and dont repent later.

nitin_ko said:
seems you are adamant on buying S.
happy buying and dont repent later.
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umm well, not like that! BTW, I did a little research and seems you r right.. I better save on some more money! Thanks!

Don't take Xperia S, battery is really bad (3h max while browsing internet on 3g / wifi), 1GB of RAM is not enough for this phone

ChaTy said:
umm well, not like that! BTW, I did a little research and seems you r right.. I better save on some more money! Thanks!
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good that common sense prevailed.
buy a new handset even if your budget is a limiting factor. this way you will save the hassles of battery issues + android version.

Dude, it's almost 4 years old..., not 3. Still alive thanks to XDA devs. I'm amazed how I started with Gingerbred 2.3, and now I'm running full-blown 5.1.1 Lollipop. That phone survived for 3 generations!

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[Q] Should I buy a Defy?

I bought my first Defy just before Christmas.
Well I lost my Defy in the Indian Ocean on holiday a couple of weeks ago..... waterproof video
Problem is I really liked the Defy but is it really worth paying for twice £260 x2 ?
What is it like with 2.2 and will it ever get an open bootloader?
Convince me to get another one, because I can't decide.
BTW I'm now using a Nokia 5800, so it may not take too long before I get the urge.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=940683 ...... nice.
Hi!
pdjm43 said:
I bought my first Defy just before Christmas.
Well I lost my Defy in the Indian Ocean on holiday a couple of weeks ago..... waterproof video
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My condolences .
Problem is I really liked the Defy but is it really worth paying for twice £260 x2 ?
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Question is: What are alternatives and what features do you need? If you need waterproof video, the selection is probably limited . 260 Pounds sounds a bit expensive IMHO.
What is it like with 2.2 and will it ever get an open bootloader?
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1.Don't know yet, 2. probably not.
I personally think the phone is worth it's money and it is a solid and reliable device, but because of the locked bootloader I will not buy a Motorola phone again and hence will not convinve you in buying one.
By elementary economics/accountings, your bricked phone is historical and shouldn't be factor in your decision
pdjm43 said:
Problem is I really liked the Defy but is it really worth paying for twice £260 x2 ?
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Why pay so much? On ebay you can find new for 200-220 euros. i found mine for 190
problem resolved
checked on Ebay and put in a bid for £215 on a new sim free Defy and won. Was checking out Samsung Galaxy S as well, they look nice. FTR Nokia 5800 is fairly rubbish, but worth £70.... hello Ebay
The moral here was that we shouldn't be too tight with our money. Or tie string on your phone when in the sea, you choose.
out.

Bricked Xperia S

Hi guys.
My Xperia S got bricked, i don't know why :/
I have a deodexed stock rock for some months now. one week ago i've done a full reset, under settings menu.
Yesterday, i was going to check if i have any message, and my phone is dead.
It does not want to turn on, led does not torn on with charger or connected to PC, and my PC does not recognizes it even with flashtools.
I've tried some Unbrick tips, nothing worked. Removed battery for 7 or 8 hours, tried to flash something, nothing happens...
Can please someone help me?
Thanks!
Erm. I recommend you to bring it to a sony service center or to a technician.
This happened to me also, the technician said that the board is damaged and replaced it. And now its working again
At first he tried to replace the digitizer and LCD but nothing happened.
How much did you paid for the board?
I'm not lucky at all... -_- I think i should not traded my Sony for another brand... lol
someone2kill said:
How much did you paid for the board?
I'm not lucky at all... -_- I think i should not traded my Sony for another brand... lol
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45. what brand by the way?
Mashiron-kun said:
45. what brand by the way?
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I've bought a Xiaomi Mi3. arround 300$...
It's really awesome, i'm loving it. Super fast, no lag at all, and with android 4.4.4.
But i was going to sell my Xperia S, so i can get some money back, now i can't sell it 'cause it's dead -_-
someone2kill said:
I've bought a Xiaomi Mi3. arround 300$...
It's really awesome, i'm loving it. Super fast, no lag at all, and with android 4.4.4.
But i was going to sell my Xperia S, so i can get some money back, now i can't sell it 'cause it's dead -_-
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Too bad. but having mi3 sure is nice -_- I want to sell my xs and by redmi or mi3 but with android lollipop released. I can't.
Mashiron-kun said:
45. what brand by the way?
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Mashiron-kun said:
Too bad. but having mi3 sure is nice -_- I want to sell my xs and by redmi or mi3 but with android lollipop released. I can't.
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I'm not worried about Lollipop... I'm very satisfied with android 4.4.4 on my Mi3...
But if you could buy the Mi4, you will not regret, and i think it will get Lollipop before Mi3...

3000 mAh battery?

Hi people,
Searching for a battery for my mother's phone, I saw a 3000 mAh battery for our Z3 Compact on the Ali Express:
aliexpress.com/item/3000mAh-LIS1561ERPC-Mobile-Phone-Battery-for-SONY-Xperia-Z3-mini-Compact-M55W-D5833-SO-02G/32720351617.html
I sent a message for the seller to get more information but I believe that he won't have much others.
Anyone here already saw this battery, already placed it in a phone and used to know the quality and if there not got any problem?
i saw that too...but i wouldnt risk it... with Battery exploding for no apparent reason...
the autonomy in the z3 is pretty good as it is...
approximately 3 years and still going strong...
kovcoo said:
i saw that too...but i wouldnt risk it... with Battery exploding for no apparent reason...
the autonomy in the z3 is pretty good as it is...
approximately 3 years and still going strong...
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my phone has 2 years.. And good mesaure says to replace battery on every phone after 2yrs.. Like, new oem battery with installing costs me 25 bucks... Its not that much
I ordered it just waiting on it to come so i can install it ...
kovcoo said:
with Battery exploding for no apparent reason...
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Good point!! Batteries originals are occurring this, imagine these "compatible"
kovcoo said:
the autonomy in the z3 is pretty good as it is...
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My Z3 doesn't have, but I got it with 1 year of use and screen broken.
But soon I'll do all the procedure to install a custom ROM and I hope it'll improve
DrigoRJ said:
Good point!! Batteries originals are occurring this, imagine these "compatible"
My Z3 doesn't have, but I got it with 1 year of use and screen broken.
But soon I'll do all the procedure to install a custom ROM and I hope it'll improve
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Hi guys, do you know where I can buy an original battery for my xperia z3c? I don't trust ebay sellers
Thanks
VinCe_x542 said:
I ordered it just waiting on it to come so i can install it ...
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Do you have any update on this battery? Did it work?
Not yet still waiting on the battery.. Think it's coming by sea mail...
VinCe_x542 said:
Not yet still waiting on the battery.. Think it's coming by sea mail...
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Okay. Thanks for letting me know.
Dont buy these guys, its just the outer sticker which says 3000mah, but inside its probably the same or even worse(old battery)

Worth buying 4g variant?

Still worth buying for £300 used
sutty86 said:
Still worth buying for £300 used
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id say yes, absolutely love this phone. how used is it tho? might need to replace the battery.
sutty86 said:
Still worth buying for £300 used
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You asking with such great price?? ?I purchased it for £350
and u questioning £300?? jeeeez man
jbmc83 said:
id say yes, absolutely love this phone. how used is it tho? might need to replace the battery.
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I bought mine for $300. Its worth it at that price.
You dont need to replace the battery if the battery still gets you enough juice for +2 days.

Question Mi pad 5 for £250 from mi store..worth it?

Been out for a while but still look very good on paper...worth £250.. thanks
russy23 said:
Been out for a while but still look very good on paper...worth £250.. thanks
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I'd say deffo worth it. Just looked on Mi store but couldn't see it for this price - £329 only. But yeah, if you can get one new for £250 it's for sure worth it. A while ago I paid £200 for a used one on ebay with a scratch on the screen, that was when they were selling for £300+ for a new one, so your £250 is great. Much, much faster and better built than the Alldocube iPlay 40 it replaced - even though this had more ram, the ram as a guess was slower. This Mi Pad is snappy. Let me/us know if you have any more questions
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I'd say deffo worth it. Just looked on Mi store but couldn't see it for this price - £329 only. But yeah, if you can get one new for £250 it's for sure worth it. A while ago I paid £200 for a used one on ebay with a scratch on the screen, that was when they were selling for £300+ for a new one, so your £250 is great. Much, much faster and better built than the Alldocube iPlay 40 it replaced - even though this had more ram, the ram as a guess was slower. This Mi Pad is snappy. Let me/us know if you have any more questions
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Thankyou..I have built up a few points so yea can get for £250..or I can wait for the next sale phase to see if I can get anything better price wise but I highly doubt it..
russy23 said:
Thankyou..I have built up a few points so yea can get for £250..or I can wait for the next sale phase to see if I can get anything better price wise but I highly doubt it..
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Think the current price of £329 is an offer, dunno if it'll get cheaper soon. Sod it, make that purchase, you know you wanna!!
reg66 said:
Think the current price of £329 is an offer, dunno if it'll get cheaper soon. Sod it, make that purchase, you know you wanna!!
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Yup ordered..had to be done
russy23 said:
Yup ordered..had to be done
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Nice You got a previous tablet that this will replace or is this ur 1st?
reg66 said:
Nice You got a previous tablet that this will replace or is this ur 1st?
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Use the Lenovo p11 plus..can't complain, been ok..should get £150ish for it
russy23 said:
Use the Lenovo p11 plus..can't complain, been ok..should get £150ish for it
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Fair do, think that's what I bought my dad for birthday. Yeah, it's not too shabby either. Couple of extra GB ram in the Mi pad though, unless you have the 128GB version - think that's got 6GB too. Hope you like it, not bad after selling the Lenovo, getting the Pad 5 for about £100 - niice!
You gonna flash another rom or leave it stock for a while? Running AwakenOS on mine, I'm told it's the best rom for now, even though it's an initial build iirc
Pad 5 vs P11 Plus
reg66 said:
Fair do, think that's what I bought my dad for birthday. Yeah, it's not too shabby either. Couple of extra GB ram in the Mi pad though, unless you have the 128GB version - think that's got 6GB too. Hope you like it, not bad after selling the Lenovo, getting the Pad 5 for about £100 - niice!
You gonna flash another rom or leave it stock for a while? Running AwakenOS on mine, I'm told it's the best rom for now, even though it's an initial build iirc
Pad 5 vs P11 Plus
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Was going to leave stock..is the latest android version out yet? Not flashed a new rom for a few years now
russy23 said:
Was going to leave stock..is the latest android version out yet? Not flashed a new rom for a few years now
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Seems to be... https://miuirom.org/tablets/xiaomi-pad-5
russy23 said:
Been out for a while but still look very good on paper...worth £250.. thanks
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Had it since a good while now and pretty happy with it. Would buy again no prob.
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Seems to be... https://miuirom.org/tablets/xiaomi-pad-5
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Thanks..not been released ota for global yet..not sure why
russy23 said:
Thanks..not been released ota for global yet..not sure why
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Why not just download the full recovery zip of 14.0.3 and flash it manually...
https://miuirom.org/updates/recovery-xiaomi#installing-the-firmware-through-the-recovery
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Why not just download the full recovery zip of 14.0.3 and flash it manually...
https://miuirom.org/updates/recovery-xiaomi#installing-the-firmware-through-the-recovery
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That's stock recovery?oh yea it says durp
So should I just do this method straight away or do any updates ota first?
russy23 said:
That's stock recovery?oh yea it says durp
So should I just do this method straight away or do any updates ota first?
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Hmm, I'm no expert but I would recommend updating to last MIUI 13 before the upgrade to 14, just to be safe. In theory, though, it shouldn't matter, as you'll be flashing the full rom so it should go through fine
reg66 said:
Hmm, I'm no expert but I would recommend updating to last MIUI 13 before the upgrade to 14, just to be safe. In theory, though, it shouldn't matter, as you'll be flashing the full rom so it should go through fine
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Thanks for your help.. hopefully be here tomorrow/Friday..and 80% off final fees on eBay this weekend

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