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not waterproof :/

Curnow1 — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 10:37:07 GMT

Hey i have 2 z3 and 1 of them isnt waterproof. I did the pressure test. It was on 990 and when i pressed the phone it went to 1010 and ot falled immediately. I covered a tiny crack wirh my finger but still falled, i taped the speakers and still then i taped the mic and 3,5mm jack and still was falling down. Then i putted my finger over the strip part and it stayed ad 1009-1010. Now i waz abour to call sony but i forgot about the crack. Because 1. I dont want my parent's to know about it. 2. Sony wont care about that problem because i have a crack and it already affected my warrenty. What should i do?

sony vacuum test

Curnow1 — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 11:18:03 GMT

Sony's local team doesn't want to take my phone for a vacuum test to check it's waterproofing because I have a tiny Crack in back glass which can make the device not waterproof. Then how can I check if it's waterproof 😧

Re: sony vacuum test

Thommo — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 11:21:19 GMT

Get the glass fixed then test it

Re: sony vacuum test

dandy63 — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 12:20:32 GMT

That's a difficult one....as Thommo says they will if you ask test it after they repair the glass, but you will have to pay for the repair i presume & be without your phone for a while, or you use it with the crack but i would advise NOT to use it underwater, you can however ask a 3rd party to repair the glass or do it yourself (plenty instructions/videos online) but this will void your warranty with Sony

Re: sony vacuum test

maple_mak — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 16:12:29 GMT

Try this: Type *#*#7378423#*#* on phone keypad, then go service test and go pressure test. Next try push abit your phone, if the number raises, it means waterproof.

Re: sony vacuum test

dandy63 — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 16:20:14 GMT

@maple_mak wrote:
Try this: Type *#*#7378423#*#* on phone keypad, then go service test and go pressure test. Next try push abit your phone, if the number raises, it means waterproof.

Sorry, but this has not been proven to be 100% accurate as of yet, there are a few mixed results on the XDA site

Re: sony vacuum test

mr_xzibit — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 22:44:00 GMT

Worked for me. Gained pressure when pressing the device. Tried with an Opened flap. pressure stayed the same.

Re: sony vacuum test

dandy63 — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 07:36:30 GMT

I'm not saying the actual pressure test doesn't work but is it a definite guarantee that the result means your phone is waterproof.

There was varying results from people on the XDA site.........also have a look thru this thread.....interesting read :smileysmileywink:

http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z3-Compact/Waterproof-Test-by-Service-Menu-Pressure-Sensor-Test/td-p/917603/jump-to/first-unread-message

Re: sony vacuum test

mr_xzibit — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 18:46:40 GMT

I know what your saying. I wouldn't want to actually submerge my device. As far as I'm concerned it isn't water proof. Better safe than sorry. I Was just interested at the result.:) good read btw.

camera stains

Curnow1 — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 18:59:59 GMT

So i see some bluish stains on my z3. The phone is in great condition because i cared about it. It never was submerged into water or any liquid, never had a shock test. Im worried about sending it to sony because i dont want my parent's to see a tiny crack at the bottom left edge of the back glass. Does any one have a idea? Ill post some pictures in a min

Re: camera stains

Uliwooly — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 19:23:32 GMT

Do you have a protective case or film?

Re: camera stains

Curnow1 — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 19:45:36 GMT

Nope 😕 i just relised pictures didnt show from my tablet so ill post then from my laptop in a minute

Re: camera stains

Uliwooly — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 19:52:36 GMT

Or you can upload them to box or Dropbox and post the links here

Re: camera stains

Curnow1 — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 20:25:27 GMT

Re: camera stains

Curnow1 — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 20:28:28 GMT

OK NEVER MIND!! While posting these photos i went into the search forum and found a forum with the SAME problem. 1 guy there said to use a brush and a toothpaste and then to rinse it with water . And so i did except the rinsing because im worried that i might have a fualty device. I just made my finger wet and took it off. And now there is nothing! All pics are brilliant ;D

Re: camera stains

Curnow1 — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 20:31:07 GMT

and i just relised my name is blue why is it blue>

Re: camera stains

Uliwooly — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 20:33:27 GMT

Glad to hear that

Re: camera stains

Uliwooly — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 20:33:44 GMT

Probably because of your rank

Re: not waterproof :/

Thommo — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 10:57:01 GMT

Tell your parents you have a cracked phone screen and have them either return the device to the place of purchase or contact Xperia care http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/support/contact-us/

On another note this test everyone is going on about is an unproven test - I did the same with my phone and according to that test it failed but it's been underwater since that test and it has no issues - I tend to believe the fact that my phone is fine over a unreliable test

Re: not waterproof :/

Curnow1 — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 10:59:02 GMT

Its on the back actually. Ill post a picture of it in a hour because i cant add them on my phone.