topic Re: Xperia xz1 latest update. in XZ Series

Xperia xz1 latest update.

amrmahmoud2020 — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 23:09:54 GMT

hi
I'm going to buy xz1 but the seller told me it's the last piece and I'm afraid it might be a demo version for only the show so how can I make sure that it's not demo version is there any sign on box like its not for sale .

Re: Xperia xz1 latest update.

Uliwooly — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:43:30 GMT

@amrmahmoud2020

Keep in mind that there might not be warranty, but take a look at this

/t5/Xperia-XZ1/Demo-mode/m-p/1266308?advanced=false&collapse_discussion=true&filter=location&location=forum-board:Xperia-XZ1&q=demo&search_type=thread

The XZ1 it's a really amazing phone

Re: Xperia xz1 latest update.

Jonas — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 06:20:01 GMT

Hi @amrmahmoud2020, welcome to our forum and I'm really glad that you asked before making the purchase!

There are basically two "versions" of a demo device. One that is purely a storefront device that is not meant to be sold to customers as it has a software installed that does not get any updates and you won't be able to turn the demo mode on.

The second "version" is a fully functioning retail device that has had the demo mode activated, but this can easily be turned off using a code that you enter in the Phone application (*#*#73556673#*#*).

Without having the IMEI number, it's very hard to say which "version" it is, so if you can make some kind of deal with the seller that if the device is a real demo unit, you will be able to return it and get your money back.

As @uliwooly mentioned about the warranty, you need to be very careful with this if the device has previously been used as the warranty may already be rolling and depending on how long the warranty is valid in your market and when the device was first used, there may not be any warranty left at all.

I hope that helps some more and let me know if there are any follow-up questions!