Choosing a Phone

To choose a new handset is not the hardest thing in the world to do, but as so many people struggle to do so , here's a couple of tips.
!-Go to a phone retailer and play with a couple
2- write a list of requirements on a piece of paper and use Google to find handsets that fulfill the requirements.
3- Visit independent tech websites to read reviews, NOT Apple, Nokia, Samung, HTC, Android help sites, as you will get a pejudiced view, as EVERY handset EVER made can have and does have issue's, so the people you see on them will have an axe to grind ?
4-Make up your own mind, what someone else thinks has no relivance what so ever, they don't live your life and will very probably have different needs to the ones you have.
5- don't buy a smart phone if you can't get access to data, it's pointless !!
Couple of links
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/browse/rating/review/mobile-phones-and-apps/n-6cn-6j8/
http://dailymobile.se/
http://stevelitchfield.com/sshow/
http://www.phonearena.com/
http://www.pocket-lint.com/
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My 2 month old Xperia ZR (purchased unlocked from Amazon at $549 US) is now a brick. I bought this phone for its ability to survive underwater, dust resistance and drop test. It seems just the rugged phone that I needed for 24x7x365 support duty.
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After 25 years of technical support experience in data networks, I know bull**bleep** when I hear it. There really ought to be a law that mandates Supervisors be present and available at all times a support call center is operating. The support bull**bleep** performed by companies such as Sony, and/or its outsource support vendors, is just criminal considering how much their products cost. Very unprofessional and user hostile.
I have included the procedure sent to me by Mayelin. It may be of help to some other poor and unfortunate person who might have also bought this Hercules of a phone.
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ZRSUCKS
Dear ZRSUCKS,
Thank you for contacting Sony Xperia™ Online Support.
We have an extended guide that should help you fix the issue on your phone, please follow the instructions carefully:
Visit this link:
http://www.sonymobile.com/us/tools/pc-companion/
Click on Download PC Companion
Run the software and install it
Turn the phone off and disconnect it from the computer
1. No matter what the program says do not connect the phone until you complete step 9
2. In the welcome screen you will see the different modules available for you including the "Support Zone" option. Click on "Start" below it.
3. On the next page Click on "Start" under "Phone Software Update"
At this point if you get an error stating that "Unable to install update components" or "Server is busy" , then please proceed to step 12
4. The program will say that there is no phone connected. Click on the option below that reads: "Repair my phone" the program will issue you a warning about the content that you will lose during the update
5. Choose the option to continue.
6. The program will issue a final message warning you of possible data lost during the update. Click on the checkmark and then on "Next".
7. After that, the program will download the necessary information (5 to 6 minutes) and it will present you with a list of phones.
8. Choose your phones model from the list then click on "Next" then you will see a new section telling you how to connect the phone. (don't connect it yet)
At this point the phone must be off and disconnected from the PC.
9. Connect the cable to the PC not to the phone, then while pressing and holding the indicated button (in the steps on screen an specific button will be shown for you to press on the phone) connect the cable to the phone and keep holding the indicated button until the program says "the update of your phone has started..." (in some cases a message of "Installing drivers" will appear before the message of "the update of your phone has started..." is shown.)
10. If you failed to follow the steps correctly the phone will turn on and it will request that you "Proceed with the following steps, slide down the notification bar", If this happens disconnect the phone from the cable, turn it off and repeat from step 9).
11. If the phone is connected properly, PC Companion will proceed with the update ( It will tell you to let go of the back key) then wait for the update to finish and follow instructions on screen to disconnect the unit.
Dear Customer,
12. If "Unable to install update components"
1. Close PC Companion
2. Install Java from: http://www.java.com
3. Start PC Companion again and try to do the software unlock process once more.
Note: If you wish only to update the unit wait for the program to open and then select the quick link on the upper left corner that says "Update Phone/Tablet" and follow the instructions to perform the update. (the PC may request for the phone to be placed in Mass Storage mode. Do this by going into Settings>Xperia>Connectivity>USB connection mode)
As part of Sony Mobile's commitment to excellent customer service, we offer a wide variety of mobile products to suit your lifestyle. If you require more information, or have any other questions, please visit www.sonymobile.com or call us at 1-866-766-9374 .
Kind Regards,
Mayelin
Sony Xperia US Customer Services

Use SUS instead
Update Service (SUS)
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/Software%20Downloads/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.12.5.exe
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