topic Re: just bought an esperia x compact!!! in X Series

just bought an esperia x compact!!!

kevster1 — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 02:43:53 GMT

I just bought an Esperia X Compact and want to know what the community thinks of this phone.

Re: just bought an esperia x compact!!!

MarlonUk1 — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 04:29:26 GMT

Congrats on your new device.

just a little bit of a reminder. most people here on the forum might be "negative" on the perception of the phone ( after all you come to this support forum for a problem you are experiencing) do not let it affect your view of this awesome device!

Re: just bought an esperia x compact!!!

kevster1 — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 14:37:02 GMT

Thanks. I know the phone isn't perfect but I enjoy having a cool alternative to the iPhone. I sure wish Sony waterproofed this device though. I will be asking a lot of questions!!!

Re: just bought an esperia x compact!!!

Michelasso — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 10:54:41 GMT

And you did it right! This phone, no matter what the haters are saying, is a little beast. Some idiotic reviewers (at least here in Italy) try to put it down to the level of the new Galazy A3 2017. Not a chance. This one is nearly twice as fast, with an always welcome extra GB of RAM.

Always snappy and never a force close in months using it, apart from a couple of specific apps (always those two, thus most likely bugged). And it comes with Android 7.0, now, which is quite stable and it ironed out some 6.0.1 small but annoying bugs. Also the battery in my experience improved.

I am sure not regretting my purchase. :smileysmileywink:

Re: just bought an esperia x compact!!!

Dupresco123 — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 19:12:25 GMT

Mines not good. Had an Xperia Z3 compact previously and it was far better.
Two months old and been for repairs. Still not working properly

Re: just bought an esperia x compact!!!

kevster1 — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 18:09:05 GMT

No, I don't regeret it but I wish Sony made the same phone for America that they sold in Europe and Japan. Do you know how I can buy an international Experia phone that has all the extra things like waterproofing and fingerprint technology?

I don't think I want to buy anymore American Experia cellphones, but they must work in the United States of course.

I'm also having a hard time finding cases for my Sony Experia x compact. Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks and I hope you are doing great!!!

Re: just bought an esperia x compact!!!

kevster1 — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 18:14:11 GMT

where can I get a good case for my experia x compact? i've been looking all over the internet but it's hard to tell which is the best quality, and unfortunately, there seems to be little choices for cases.

do you know how i can safely install the fingerprint technology, which is on the European Experia x compacts? I need to find someone who can do this without damaging my phone.

Re: just bought an esperia x compact!!!

YoGem — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 02:13:45 GMT

I am mad at Sony for the same reason, not sure why the American market is such.. A problem.

You can buy whatever international version on Amazon, just to quote one, they will all work in America unless you want to connect to cdma networks or Verizon's.

Yeah there is a risk, meaning that the warranty will be mostly not honored...

Re: just bought an esperia x compact!!!

kevster1 — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 03:08:11 GMT

We need to find out how and where to buy the Experia international version. But I'll stick with Sony for my phones. I like the style. By the way, do you know how to install fingerprint sensor on the Experia x compact?

Re: just bought an esperia x compact!!!

YoGem — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:42:49 GMT

You could just flash the international variant or your model. For example, if your model is F5321 US, you could download the European version and flash it via flashtool...

Re: just bought an esperia x compact!!!

kevster1 — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 22:05:07 GMT

i would need accurate step by step instructions on how to do that. can i damage my phone if i do it wrong?

Re: just bought an esperia x compact!!!

YoGem — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 22:53:50 GMT

Here is an helpful link with instruction on how to flash your phone using flashtool and xperifirm: http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/03/12/install-xperia-marshmallow-using-flashtool-and-xperifirm-guide/

It should be really fool-fail proof however, just as a disclaimer: I performed flashing numerous times on numerous devices without briking them but I don't assume any responsibility if you brick your device.

Re: just bought an esperia x compact!!!

XCompact4me — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 14:56:42 GMT

You and a few others, including me bought a good phone but unfortunately Sony doesn't seem to be interested in the US market. One reason why we do not have the fingerprint support and the waterproof features being sold outside of the US. We can't even get WiFi calling because Sony probably doesn't want to go through the process of certification by the US cellphone providers. I happen to love this phone and yet I believe I paid too much for a plastic phone. Not a single US CP provider carries this phone and this is the reason why it's hard to find a case.☺️😁

Re: just bought an esperia x compact!!!

kevster1 — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 23:52:30 GMT

Thanks for your reply. Though my experia x compact has a few drawbacks, I'm mostly happy with it. The price was fair and I like Sony. I really like the size of the x compact. The speakers could be louder. I found a decent case for it but it took some searching. Is it possible to buy an international version of the compact X and use it in the USA?

Re: just bought an esperia x compact!!!

YoGem — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 00:42:27 GMT

@kevster I am doing it, mine is Greek haha works perfectly in US. Although I can't recommend it unless you understand that warranty won't be honored in US.

Re: just bought an esperia x compact!!!

kevster1 — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 00:44:17 GMT

Where did you buy it? I really don't care about the warranty.

Re: just bought an esperia x compact!!!

YoGem — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 00:47:28 GMT

@kevster Amazon

Sony Xperia X Compact F5321 32GB 4.6 Inch 23MP 4G LTE FACTORY UNLOCKED - International Stock No Warranty (WHITE) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LY931ED/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lGQ-ybC77FVN4

Re: just bought an esperia x compact!!!

kevster1 — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 02:05:25 GMT

Keep your eyes out for new models.