Sony xperia j issue with backlight

While the phone is blocked it's sometimes turns on the backlighting,changed the walpapers,rebooted the phone.
It appeared after updating to the latest update.

I suggest that you try to run a software reinstall using SUS.
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
If the problem still remains you should contact your local support team, to have the phone examined and fixed at an repair center.
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/support/contact-us/contact-info/
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Sony Xperia camera issue

For a while now, I have been experiencing an issue with the camera on my Sony Xperia Z.
There is always a weird, horizontal distortion on all my photos.
I have tried cleaning the lens and there appeared to be nothing unusual with the phone prior to this appearing.
In the above photo, it is easy to see this line I'm talking about.
Anyone have any ideas?

Why you pay anything?? Is your phone under guarantee??
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/support/contact-us/
Contact them directly
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Sony Xperia Z1 - Problems with throwing photos, movies etc

Hi all,
I have a Sony sve1511w1e laptop and a Sony Xperia Z1 phone.
I am able to use the throw function to play music via my laptop, and I can throw movies and hear the audio but not see the picture. I am also unable to throw photos across.
I have tried following the user manual but it does not seem to have a troubleshooting section.
Has anyone else had this problem and hopefully found a solution to it.
Paul

This link should be quite useful
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/support/phones/xperia-z1/
as for your question
http://userguide.sonymobile.com/referrer.php?region=global-en&product=xperia-z1#About-Movies.html
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HELP! Sony miniDVD camera issues with iMovie.

I have a Sony DVD403 connected to my iMac, trying to bring over movie files to iMovie via USB connection. Apparently Sony records in MPEG format, and I cannot get iMovie or QT Pro to "see" my files....SONY support is no help. Is this Sony camera not supported on Mac? Am I going to have to ditch this $$$ mini DVD camera and invest in a DV camera??? Any and all suggestions welcomed!
iMac Mac OS X (10.4.7)

welcome busy to the  board...
that "miniDVDcamcorder not supported" is a well discussed issue here, just read a few pages, if you're not too busy doing so...
a) iMovie is a video edit app meant to work with firewire connected miniDV camcorders
by concept, no word of DVD... mpeg2 is a delivery format, not meant for further processing...
b) iM can control cameras just by firewire protocol, not usb
c) you can import miniDVD content, but...
d) don't insert miniDVD in slot-in drives => get an ext. dvd drive..
e) dvd/mpeg2 needs conversion, choose....:
* DVDxDV (free trial, 25$, Pro: 90$)
* Apple mpeg2 plugin (20$) + Streamclip (free)
* Cinematize >60$
* Mpeg2Works >25$ + Apple plug-in
* Toast6/7 allows converting to dv/import dvd, hit apple-k
Am I going to have to ditch this $$$ mini DVD camera and invest in a DV camera?
best practise, in case you want to use iMovie....
helpful?

Is sony correcting the issues with the PS4 controllers. The material for the analog sticks need to be changed.

I would like to get a ps4 but both my friends ps4 controllers analog sticks are tearing. I have used both the ps4 controller and xbox1 controller, I like both but prefer the lighter feel of the xbox1 analog sticks they are more comfortable and durable. I dont want to buy a xbox1 but if sony does not correct this issue it will sway my decision. I really like the additonal power the ps4 offers but the controller is a major concern. When microsoft came out with the 360 it had reliability issues, microsoft instead of fixing the problem had consumers send there 360's in for repair. They would not admit they made a mistake with the design of the system and the so called repair was temporary for may consumers as it would just overheat again and you would experience the same red ring of death. My 360 broke 3 times which made me lose all faith in microsoft as a company. The decieved consumers instead of correcting the issue. I hope Sony learns from their mistakes. Dont send consumers the same flawed controllers, admit there was a production mistake and fix it!!! If you guys change the material and correct the issue please email me, if it is corrected I will be a playstation owner if not I guess I will have to go with microsoft. I would also love to see analog sticks with less resistance, closer to the xbox1 sticks.
Thanks for listening hope you take these comments into consideration.

Please share your suggestion on Sony PlayStation Community here. I'm sure they'd appreciate it. Thank you!
If my post answers your question, please mark it as "Accept as Solution".

Strange issue with backlight on Sat A60

When connecting to a datacard g3 modem the backlight switches off. I read this could be a problem with the FL inverter but it only happens when this device connects to the internet. Connecting via the ethernet or wireless it works. When the laptop is rebooted the screen is fine. Any suggestions

Hi
Strange. I hear the first time about such problems.
In my opinion if the FL inverter has a malfunction the backlight should stay off everytime.
Is it possible to discern something on the screen if the backlight switches off?
Possibly only the screen brightness was changed to a lower level. In this case you should try to use the FN+F7 key combination.
But its very unusual that this happens during using this card.
The problem is that this card was not designed by Toshiba. Did you try to contact the card manufacture? If not so I would recommend asking the card manufacture support for any further details and help.

Xperia Z1, Problem with OTG and Sony PS3 Headset Pulse USB Adapter

Hi, I did a bit of testing, with headphones Sony PS3 Wireless Headset Pulse , I state that both the adapter and the Sony Pulse Headphones work perfectly on PC and PS3 via the USB adapter , then connect the adapter via USB OTG connection on the Sony Xperia Z1 . With much regret I noticed that the connection between the USB adapter and headphones was established , but the audio was transmitted jerky and scratchy . So I decided to try again via USB OTG headphones Logitech F540 (again, via USB OTG, not via audio jack) , and with much enthusiasm I noticed a connection quick and efficient , without cawing and smoothly ; clear sound as if they were of the headphones connected directly to the Audio Jack with wire . I then decided to try another pair of headphones USB (for PC) , the Creative HS -1200 , connecting via the USB OTG adapter receiver headphones ( ie the same thing I did with Sony and the Logitech ) ; also in this case the Creative Wireless Headphones have received the sound from the USB receiver , without any problem or distortions . Now I want to understand how it might work all this variety of USB devices not Made by Sony , connected via the OTG port , but do not work Devices Made By Sony ? You can solve this problem with the Firmware right?
The firmware installed in my Xperia Z1 is 14.1.G.1.534 .
The OTG cable is fully functional with a multitude of devices (USB HD 2.5 Inch, USB pendrive, USB Audio, USB Mouse and keyboard).
For your info, I already tried to connect the OTG, to a powered USB 2.0 HUB, and on the HUB USB, connect the adapter from Sony and the result is one and the same. The USB adapter will light as the Sony Z1 directly connected to the OTG, but the sound from the speakers gets crackling and jerky. I tried to connect the USB adapter of Sony headphones, and then connect the cable from USB jack to the audio jack of Z1, and of course the audio works perfectly, because it bypasses the USB audio sent by Z1, going to use the 'Jack audio input, and using the USB Headset adapter (Sony Pulse) as a simple transmitter.
Thank you to anyone reply to this.
Edit: i have try with samsung S3 and Samsung S4 with OTG and the Sony HeadSet Pulse work fine with the USB Dongle. The problem is on the firmware audio of the Xperia Z1.

Two possibility
The driver is not right
Or the second i know and it's not possible to fix , they can happen on any audio device with any pc or other host
You can try your headset over a usb hub with a extern power source and connect the usb hud on your phone , if this not continu it's a power problem with the usb port
Sometime a usb port cannot provide suffisent power and that affect the audio or any data transfer , a usb hub provide on each port the power they need so when you cronnect your headset that give the good power to him
Few friends know this issue with a variety of device
One use one device on each port on his pc and there happen the pc cannot provide suffisent power for his headset , I suggest to use the minimal on his usb port and he don't have the problem , I suggest to buy a usb port power by an external source and that fixed the problem
If his your problem no update can fix that for fixing you need a Y cable to give more power to the usb port of your celphone and using a external power source (portable charging , solar panel custom 5v usb port with AA batterie)

Dead Pixel on my Sony Xperia Z1

Hi Concern,
Complain here against Sony Mobile Malaysia.
I live in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia,and my biggest mistake is i bought Sony mobile for the first time ever.
I got the dead pixel on my mobile for 2nd time,even after replace one to one for 2nd time.
one month ago i bought sony z1 and saw 2 deadpixel on screen,went to sony service center(KLCC,kualalumpur),the regret to help me then said me to go to lowyat plaza same sony shop where i bought the phone,its was sony othourised shop,they also said go to sevice center for assistance,
i feel like im a pingpong ball and people are sending me here and there,and no one is helping me for my new phone issue,they dont want to replace the phone,any way 20 calls made to call center on helpine of sony,then Miss.Jess (manager) ensure some one call me or help me but no one help me again,
then i went to another service center infront of timesquare (Ixsun Sdn.Bhd. Lot 1.07 Podium Block,. 1st Floor Plaza Berjaya,. 12 Jalan Imbi,. 55100 Kuala Lumpur),
This time one lady who helped me to replace my mobile in 7 working days,i got the new z1 atlast,
i was happy and i thought issue is now resolved.
just after replacing to new z1 now again got dead pixel on left below of screen,
This time im now super pissed off by SONY MALAYSIA.
i dont understand what is my mistake, to switch from samsung to sony for its better camera and waterproof thingy,
but now i realise that it was my biggest mistake of swiching to SONY.
any ways this time i wont keep quiet and will escalte this issue,on all social fourms and media.
I have all the recipt and proofs,but one from sony didnt contact me yet.

Please see my all trailing emails with Sony.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "thesatti" <>
Date: 23 Oct 2014 18:54
Subject: Re: Sony Xperia Contact Center, Service Request: 1-2156320939
To: <[email protected]>
Cc:
Hi Faizal Mohd,
I disagree with the solution you are now providing to me.
As per last telephonic discussion with you,you told me "you are the last person to be in touch",and now to telling me you can't do any thing.
Must read you 2nd last email.
"As spoken, please provide a copy of your NRIC for the cheque. Please take note that we will get back to you on the approval of the refund."
As per your request,I already provided my necessary documents to you.
I am Now waiting for my Re-Fund.
I am simply un-happy with your services and i have reservation on your management decision.
This case is not close yet.
I want your line manager to Call Me Back as URGENT.
Thanks and Regards.
Naveed Shahzad
M:
Information is not knowledge.(Albert Einstein)
On Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 5:47 PM, <[email protected]> wrote:
Sony Mobile
Support Sign up Software Update
Dear Mr Naveed,
Thank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre.
Thank you for your patient on this case. We regret to inform you that the management have disapproved your request for refund. Please consider these alternative offer, a replacement of Xperia Z1 or you wish to do a top up to Xperia Z2. Please reply us on this.
For the latest news, information and product support please visit www.sonymobile.com.
To learn more on how we can support you, please visit our XperiaTM Care at www.sonymobile.com/support. For further assistance you may also contact us at 1-800-88-7666.
Please be aware that should you not respond within 5 days of this email your query will be automatically closed. Any further communications will not reach our support and a new query will need to be raised.
Kind Regards,
Faizal Mohd
Sony Xperia MY Customer Services
Contact Us | Legal
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-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: 20/10/2014 23:05:10
To: [email protected]
Subject: Sony Xperia Contact Center, Service Request: 1-2156320939
Hello Faizal,
As discussed today regarding to my Sony Xperia Z1 issues(mishandling and 2 times faulty device),kindly proceed for money refund as URGENT.
For processing this request,please find my attached passport copy.
Name : Naveed Shahzad
passport number : #######
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P.S : Kindly reply with turn around time for this process.
cordially
Naveed Shahzad
M:
Information is not knowledge.(Albert Einstein)
On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 6:56 PM, <[email protected]> wrote:
Sony Mobile
Support Sign up Software Update
Dear Mr Naveed,
Thank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre.
Thank you for your time over the phone. As spoken, please provide a copy of your NRIC for the cheque. Please take note that we will get back to you on the approval of the refund.
For the latest news, information and product support please visit www.sonymobile.com.
To learn more on how we can support you, please visit our XperiaTM Care at www.sonymobile.com/support. For further assistance you may also contact us at 1-800-88-7666.
Please be aware that should you not respond within 5 days of this email your query will be automatically closed. Any further communications will not reach our support and a new query will need to be raised.
Kind Regards,
Faizal Mohd
Sony Xperia MY Customer Services
Contact Us | Legal
Copyright © 2012 Sony Mobile Communications AB. All rights reserved
Sony Mobile - Make Believe

List of problems getting with Z2. Drawing attention to Sony Xperia Team to resolve

Hi Sony Xperia Team:
I am using Sony Xperia Z2 since last one week. I have noticed couple of issues which is constantly making me frustrated.
I would appreciate if someone from Sony take these issues in a serious note and fix the bugs in upcoming firmware.
I came from other smartphone brand. Liked Z2 very much. But these are some issues which make me frustrated sometimes. I believe most of these can be fixed with a firmware update. I hope someone from this forum will pick these issues and escalate to proper place so that big can be fixed.
Note that, My device model is D6503, Baseband: 8974-AAAAANPZQ-00004-07. Build number: 17.1.A.2.69
Poor backlight performance in direct sunlight in outdoor
Ringtone is very low and not able to hear ringtone in outdoor.
While in ringtone rings, only one front speaker operates.
In call speaker mode, only one front speaker works.
Sometimes getting notification called, restricted access changed, emergency service blocked.
Earpiece sound quality something muffed.
Sometimes other party can’t hear my speech/got echo.
Screen locked while on call sometimes.
Tap to wake up is not so smooth.
Auto brightness is not fully functional. Not react immediately once light condition changed.
Sometimes while in call, phone go to different phone menus like Favorite, Groups, Notifications, Even in quick setting. Even once my phone went to Airplane mode.
Annoying Mobile data disconnect notification.
Last but not the least, Sony used very poor screen protection in Z2. As a flagship device Sony could have use a better material. I already seen a minor scretch in my display. Very disappointing as I did not do any torture test with my device.
There might have other issues. I hope other users will add if i missed anything.

You could still sell your phone to get another brand and model to satisfy your needs.

A number of issues with my Xperia Z1

I have had my Xperia Z1 since around November 2013.
I have been having a few issues with it. After calling my service provider they suggested I do a factory reset.
That's where my first problem comes in. I have tried a number of times to back up my phone onto my computer using Sony Companion. It runs smoothly for about 90% of the process and then at the last stretch it will go from
'30 minutes remianing' to '8 hours remaining' and the more time passes, the longer the back up says it will take.
With that being said, I haven't been able to successfully back up my phone so I can reset it.
Issue #2: My phone will sometimes just say it has no service. It bounces from having 5 full bars to zero, and then drops my calls. I called my service provider, they said it's a problem with the phone.
Issue #3: When using the stock SMS app, all my texts (no matter what device I send to) my texts are sent doubled or tripled. On my actual screen is doesn't appear this way, but people complain all my texts are doubled.
So I started using Google Hangouts, and that isn't working well either. All the texts are out of line. I'll get texts from over a month ago pop up in my notification and it disappears. Sender/receiever texts don't align and it gets confusing when my messages are delayed, even though it says it's been sent/receieved on time.
Issue #4: The only way to correct my SMS issues is by restarting my phone. Which I sadly do about 10 times daily.
When using the stock SMS app, it often crashed (it is now disabled). Same thing now with Hangouts. It will crash and not let me re open unless I power off/on.
I am not sure if this is where I should be posting about the number of issues I am having.
Will my backup actually take 8+ hours (and to clarify, I disable backing up pictures/videos/music to save space).
I put my phone in Airplane mode and leave it idle and it still says it will take all day to back up.
Any help or suggestions is greatly appreciated.

Have you tried starting the phone in safe mode,see if there is any app acting up messing around with your phone?A backup should not take that long,but if you do have a lot of media,it is better to copy it directly to your pc and backup only small packs of data(messages,contacts,settings etc).I suggest using myphone explorer for messages and contacts.
To start your phone in safe mode:
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/FAQ/How-to-boot-your-phone-into-safe-mode/m-p/348008#U348008
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us - J.R.R. Tolkien

Sony Xperia Z experiences few usability issues after updating to latest software

Recently I upgraded my Sony Xperia Z phone (see snapshot for current upgraded system info)
After this upgarde I am facing few usability issues like ease of keyboard use
I lost all saved words from disctionary, also punctuations symbols bar at top of keyboard is missing (see image)
When I enter any wrong word and I want to delete/modify entered word.. now it deletes character by character instead of whole word (earlier behavior)
What is the solution to get that top symbols bar in keyboard?
itsvaibh

Download sony update service,attempt a repair of software.Before that,backup your data.
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us - J.R.R. Tolkien

Hi have just bought a Sony Xperia J and am not able to tether my ipad as I did with my Nokia C3. Why? What do I have to do to solve the problem so I can tether to my Ipad?

Hi have just bought a Sony Xperia J and am not able to tether my ipad as I did with my Nokia C3. Why?
What do I have to do to solve the problem so I can tether to my Ipad?
Is this phone another of the things that Apple does not support? How do I know before I buy a phone that it will be supported?

How are you attempting to connect them?
Looking at the Experia J features it does seem to support Wifi Hotspot, but there is no mention of a Bluetooth hotspot. Different phones offer different things.
The iPad issues the message, because there doesn;t seem to be anything it can do with it. But this is not something apple is blocking its more a limitation or a non present feature of the phone.
From the Manual which I assume you've read through:
To share your phone’s data connection as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3 Tap Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4 Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a
security type.
5 If required, enter a password.
6 Tap Save.
7 Mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox. The phone starts broadcasting its
Wi-Fi® network name (SSID). You can now connect to this network with up to
8 computers or other devices.
8 Unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox when you want to stop sharing
your data connection via Wi-Fi®
When that is set up, you can use your iPad to look for the Wifi network the phone is providing and connect to it as you would any wifi network.
http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/st26/userguide_EN_ST26_1268-7245.1_A ndroid4.0.pdf
http://blog.clove.co.uk//wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Sony_Xperia_J_ST26_User_Guid e.pdf

My Experience with Sony Xperia Tablet S (so far)

For the Sony Xperia Tablet S, the bootloader is still locked, so getting an official install of Android is still impossible. I've decided to root it and clean it up as much as possible. At this point, It's either that or take it skeet shooting.
After rooting the tablet, I have managed to clean some of the junkware up manually. It's not the solution to the problem (only Sony or a judge can right their wrong), but getting rid of this junk seemed to help to some extent. Here is a list of all the apks that I manually deleted (season to taste).
Obvious disclaimer, here: If you brick your device, it's your fault and not mine. One thing that you COULD do though, is encourage Sony to up their morals and do the right thing by giving us the capability of unlocking our bootloaders. Selling people locked down hardware without the ability to unlock it is like selling someone a house and then telling them after the fact that they cannot clean the junk out of it, or modify it, or paint it, or fix the plumming, or replace the carpet, or even use the front door... I think you get the idea. It's a morally corrupt thing to do, IMO, and I think that Sony should be ashamed of themselves for locking us out of our own property.
I'm not nearly finished cleaning the tablet up yet (I'm going to take a break and get some reading in, but will focus on the system files next). At a minimum, this list can serve as a big chunk of useless fat that people can lipo out of their tablets if they so desire.
* AppInstaller.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/AppInstaller.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/AppInstaller.apk
* AppSelector.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/AppSelector.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/AppSelector.apk
* Browser.apk (modified?)
   /system/app/Browser.apk
* DigitalClockWidget.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/DigitalClockWidget.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/DigitalClockWidget.apk
* DtcpCtrl.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/DtcpCtrl.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/DtcpCtrl.apk
* FBMediaDiscovery.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/FBMediaDiscovery.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/FBMediaDiscovery.apk
* FBMusicLike.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/FBMusicLike.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/FBMusicLike.apk
* FileTransferApp.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/FileTransferApp.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/FileTransferApp.apk
* GoogleLyricsPlugin.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/GoogleLyricsPlugin.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/GoogleLyricsPlugin.apk
* InstallKicker.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/InstallKicker.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/InstallKicker.apk
* IrRemote.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/IrRemote.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/IrRemote.apk
* IrRemoteApiService.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/IrRemoteApiService.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/IrRemoteApiService.apk
* IrRemoteService.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/IrRemoteService.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/IrRemoteService.apk
* MUTabletUpdater.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/MUTabletUpdater.apk
* MediaGoHelper.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/MediaGoHelper.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/MediaGoHelper.apk
* MediaPlayers.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/MediaPlayers.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/MediaPlayers.apk
* MediaRemote_001.apk (???)
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/MediaRemote_001.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/MediaRemote_001.apk
* MediaUploader.apk
   /system/app/MediaUploader.apk
* MusicUnlimited.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/MusicUnlimited.apk
* Odekake.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/Odekake.apk
* PSSInstaller.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/PSSInstaller.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/PSSInstaller.apk
* PlayMemoriesOnline.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/PlayMemoriesOnline.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/PlayMemoriesOnline.apk
* PlusOneCalculator.apk
   /system/app/PlusOneCalculator.apk
* PostViewer.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/PostViewer.apk
* Reader_OTHER_PREIN.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/Reader_OTHER_PREIN.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/Reader_OTHER_PREIN.apk
* SEMCFacebookProxy.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/SEMCFacebookProxy.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/SEMCFacebookProxy.apk
* SENInstaller.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/SENInstaller.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/SENInstaller.apk
* SENMediator.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/SENMediator.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/SENMediator.apk
* Scrapbook.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/Scrapbook.apk
* SemcAlbum.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/SemcAlbum.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/SemcAlbum.apk
* SemcDlna.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/SemcDlna.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/SemcDlna.apk
* SemcMetadataCleanup.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/SemcMetadataCleanup.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/SemcMetadataCleanup.apk
* SemcMusic.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/SemcMusic.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/SemcMusic.apk
* SemcMusicVisualizer.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/SemcMusicVisualizer.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/SemcMusicVisualizer.apk
* SemcPhotoEditor.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/SemcPhotoEditor.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/SemcPhotoEditor.apk
* SemcVideo.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/SemcVideo.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/SemcVideo.apk
* ShareApplication.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/ShareApplication.apk
* SmallApp-Recorder.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/SmallApp-Recorder.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/SmallApp-Recorder.apk
* SmallApp-Timer.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/SmallApp-Timer.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/SmallApp-Timer.apk
* SmallAppManagerService.apk
   /system/app/SmallAppManagerService.apk
* SmallAppWidget.apk
   /system/app/SmallAppWidget.apk
* SmallAppWidgetLegacy.apk
   /system/app/SmallAppWidgetLegacy.apk
* SmallAppsLauncher.apk
   /system/app/SmallAppsLauncher.apk
* SnpAccountManager.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/SnpAccountManager.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/SnpAccountManager.apk
* SnpVideoStore.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/SnpVideoStore.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/SnpVideoStore.apk
* SocialEngineCore.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/SocialEngineCore.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/SocialEngineCore.apk
* SocialEngineFacebookPlugin.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/SocialEngineFacebookPlugin.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/SocialEngineFacebookPlugin.apk
* SocialEngineFacebookShareFrwkPlugin.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/SocialEngineFacebookShareFrwkPlugin.apk
* SocialEngineFacebookSharePlugin.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/SocialEngineFacebookSharePlugin.apk
* SocialEnginePicasaPlugin.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/SocialEnginePicasaPlugin.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/SocialEnginePicasaPlugin.apk
* SoundEnhancement.apk
   /system/app/SoundEnhancement.apk
* SoundRecorder.apk (modified?)
   /system/app/SoundRecorder.apk
* TVSideView.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/TVSideView.apk
* URLShortcut.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/URLShortcut.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/URLShortcut.apk
* URLShortcutSupport.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/URLShortcutSupport.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/URLShortcutSupport.apk
* URLShortcutUserReg.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/URLShortcutUserReg.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/URLShortcutUserReg.apk
* Velvet.apk
   /system/app/Velvet.apk
* VolumeControlAlert.apk
   /system/app/VolumeControlAlert.apk
* WikipediaPlugin.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/WikipediaPlugin.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/WikipediaPlugin.apk
* WmMediaService.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/WmMediaService.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/WmMediaService.apk
* XperiaRegistration.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/XperiaRegistration.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/XperiaRegistration.apk
* YouTubeKaraokePlugin.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/YouTubeKaraokePlugin.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/YouTubeKaraokePlugin.apk
* YouTubePlugin.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/YouTubePlugin.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/YouTubePlugin.apk
* Zinio_SonySettingsProvider_app.apk
   /data/app/Zinio_SonySettingsProvider_app.apk
* com.sony.walkman.wmsetup3.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor0/master/app/com.sony.walkman.wmsetup3.apk
   /datapp/vendor/vendor1/master/app/com.sony.walkman.wmsetup3.apk
* sony_webkit-res.apk
   /system/framework/sony_webkit-res.apk
There are probably a few files that I removed and did not mention, but there won't be many. I didin't actually start keeping a log of the removals until later in the game, although I recorded as much as I could from my terminal buffer to make the list as complete as possible.
Obviously, if you're going to delete files, I strongly suggest that you keep a log AND make sure you have multiple types of backups (and backups to those backups). I actually had to rely on my backups on multiple occasions while coming up with this list. Again (as in "service not rendered"), we need our bootloaders unlocked so we can actually own the hardware that we have purchased.
Launcher and keyboard:
======================
The launcher and keyboard that come with the Xperia Tab S ******. On my system, I have replaced them both with the Nova Launcher and the Hacker's Keyboard, resulting in much (much, Much) better functionality and useability! And once those defaults were set, I removed the launcher and keyboard that came with the tablet as well.
Boot Animation:
===============
As far as the boot animation is concerned, that's easily changed as well. Nothing new here (Google it):
# find -type f -name bootanimation.zip -exec ls {} \; -exec ls -la {} \;
./system/media/bootanimation.zip
-rw-r--r-- root     root       242855 2013-05-19 02:44 bootanimation.zip
Something I need to figure out for my next steps:
=================================================
Can I simply build a stock Android system, take stock apks from that build and put it on the Xperia (replace) without any issues?
Can I swap them out whole-sale, or are there any caveats in regards to how far can I go with that?
Any advice of how to further improve this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

These are the issues as I see it:
The Software:
Initially, when I complained about not being able to remove unwanted software, this is what I got:
* "You can disable it in the settings and you won't see the icons."
* "You can root the device and remove the unwanted software, but if you do, then we won't honor the warranty"
We'll look at the logic of these, but first, let's inject a simple analogy -- something I think most people will be able to relate to with ease. Let's say that I buy a house, and I like the house a lot, but there is a toilet in the middle of the living room (I like social stuff that much ). So after I purchase the house, I find out that I cannot remove the toilet in the living room because I don't have the "special tools" to do it. In addition, this toilet has a bit of a valve problem, and it runs constantly.
The first supposed solution was "You can disable it in the settings and you won't see the icons." That's like saying "throw a sheet over it." In this case, disabling it doesn't even mean turning off the water. There's still pipework being used, because cache supporting those apps still keep coming back. So the toilet keeps running, and it gets to the point that it annoys the ****** out of me. Throwing a sheet over the toilet does not fix the problem, nor does it remove the offense from my living room. Not only is this NOT a solution, it's a horrible idea!
The second supposed solution was "You can root the device and remove the offending software, but if you do, then we won't honor the warranty." I'm not big on warranties, and over the years I've discovered that most companies give me so much hassle and additional cost over getting something replaced or repaired, that I'm better off getting another product (usually from another vendor). I personally wouldn't expect Sony to be any different in that regard. That said, I don't care about warranties. Furthermore I don't expect Sony to truly honor a warranty any more than I would expect a previous owner of my house to fix my leaking roof.
In my house, I don't want toilets in my living room. I realize that there may be a lot of people out there who might find this to be of great use and value, but for me, it is offensive just knowing that it is there. More offensive to me, is that I'm told I can not (or even "should not") remove it. But even worse is, "throw a sheet over it." To me, that's right up there with "We don't care so shut up."
So, left with no other choice, I rooted the tablet and took the (most obvious) toilets out of the places where I felt that they did not belong. I don't expect help or tech support from Sony, either and if "throw a sheet over it" is any indication of the help that I might get, then trust me when I say that I don't WANT any help from them.
But that's not even the crux of my frustrations with this whole thing. It's just a side-show.
The Hardware:
Lets get something straight - When I buy a piece of property (whether it be a computer, a motor vehicle or a house), I expect to be able to enter that property in any way that suits me (and the way by which entry was intended is no exception by anyone's reasonable expectation). Furthermore, if that piece of property has the ability to be locked, I fully expect to have the relevant keys, so that I might lock and unlock it on my own and at my own discretion.
With this tablet that I have bought, and therefore I own, I expect to be able to use the front door (the boot loader). It is my property, I hold the bill of sale (the "deed"), and I cannot see how Sony has any moral, ethical, or legal standing to withhold those keys from me, thereby preventing me from entering my own property in a forthright manner.
So far, I've read the following excuses on this forum:
"We do it for your security"
As in "Sony is my savior?" Hmm. Does this mean that if a Sony customer has an unrooted and locked-by-Sony Xperia Tablet S that gets hacked, and their bank account goes dry and their identity is stolen as a result, that Sony will take the responsibility for it, reimburse that customer, and pay any costs to get that persons identity cleared? Of course not. The term "Responsibility" is a two-edged sword, and it cuts both ways. As such, this excuse of taking responsibility of my security reads more like this: "For your security, we will control your house, but if you get compromised, you're stuck holding the bag, because we're not responsible." If that doesn't defy logic, then I don't know what does! This isn't an excuse for security. Instead, it's a lame excuse for control, which provides no safety net. I personally don't want someone who will not be responsible, taking on the role of being responsible for my security. I would much rather be responsible for my own security, thank you very much.
CAVEAT: I do understand that there are people out there who have no concept of security whatsoever and who do really dumb things, so the use of a snake-oil security solution can be beneficial (perhaps to the extent that it will "keep the honest people honest"), but my point is that it's still snake-oil, and it's benefits are far too limited for my taste.
So no, I don't want Sony's snake-oil security solution. I want what is rightfully mine. I want to hold the keys to the device that I have purchased. I want the ability to lock and unlock my own front door at my own discretion, and if possible I want to change the key set so that once I take control of my own device, Sony can't unlock that door while I'm not home. (there's an interesting idea, eh? ).
The other reason I've now heard is that "We do it to protect our proprietary software"
I would love to have a link or a scan of any document from Sony that actually states this.
If that is truly their position, then my response would then be, "Does this mean you do it so that I can't get rid of those toilets in my living room? I won't want them in my living room, I don't want them in my bedroom, I don't want them in my kitchen, on my front porch, or in my den. I don't want your software in my house, and being that this is MY house (as in "I hold the deed"), I'm ordering you not only to get the ****** out, but give me MY keys to MY front door! This house is under renovation!
On getting a refund:
If getting a refund is what Zero wanted, then congratulations to him. If a refund is what you want, then good luck. Do you think Sony will reimburse you for the time you've wasted with it as well? Just a thought.
I'm personally not interested in a refund. I simply want what is rightfully mine.
In fact, if this doesn't get resolved (or the tablet bricks in the process) maybe I'll take it skeet shooting and upload the video. It will at least be entertaining, and the upside to it would be that it couldn't be refurbished and imposed on yet another vict... er... I mean customer.
Final thoughts:
In the end, if Sony will not honor their sales by actually relinquishing the ownership of the hardware that they sell to the person holding the bill of sale, then at the very LEAST, they should start placing on their products warnings labels for future potential customers, enabling them to understand what they are actually buying, and what they are actually NOT buying -- Some type of "Brooklyn-Bridge" or "Bully" Buyer-beware warning should suffice, I think. If they do not do this, then I can definitely foresee customers being forced to go before a judge in order to actually take ownership of the property that they have purchased -- and that CAN'T be good for business. (Just sayin')

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Hi guys I just bought a Sony Xperia Z1s on tmobile 2 days ago,at the begining the phone was working awesome, fast ,no battery drain to worry about,but I transfered all the pics I had on my Iphone and it took like 14Gb of space on my Sony,then I suddenly realize that the phone was draining my battery sooo fast I started to worry, I looked all over the internet and I couldnot find any help,so I just went back and removed everything from my Sony(photos,contacts,everything) and I did a Factory Reset,wiped out my phone,now my phone works perfectly,no battery drain,no freezes,no crashes,I unpluged my phone from the charger at 12pm and its already 10:33pm and my battery percentage its 70%(facebook,youtube,Instagram,Vine,SMS,facebook messenger) and it only has used 30% of my battery,AWESOME!!!!!

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