1. First you need to turn on your Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.
2. Second, open the application menu and go to Settings.
3. Next, go to the «Backup and reset» section.
4. Select «Factory data reset».
5. Read the warning, and if you agree, click «Reset phone».
6. Then agree to the removal of personal data. Press «Erase everything».
7. The smartphone will reset and hard reset will be completed.

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact hard reset with Sony PC Companion

If your smartphone freezes or refuses to turn on, then you need to use a different way to perform Xperia Z3 Compact hard reset. You will need a computer and USB cable.

1. Download and install Sony PC Companion on your computer.
2. Open Sony PC Companion program.
3. In the Support Zone, click on “Start” button.
4. Click “Start” button in Phone/Tablet Software update
5. A new window will appear, in which you have to click on the words «repair my phone».
6. Read carefully instructions and press “Yes” and “Continue“.
7. After a few steps you will be prompted to connect your Sony Xperia Z3 Compact to computer via USB cable and press a button on your smartphone.
8. After a while Xperia Z3 Compact hard reset will be completed.

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Today, people are divided into two categories: those hungry for devices with large screens, the second, remembering the commandments of Steve Jobs about the ideal diagonal smartphone, require manufacturers of small but powerful phone. At IFA 2014, Sony has satisfied the needs of all. The Japanese showed not only the new flagship Z3, but its smaller version of Z3 Compact, which differs from the “big brother” only dimensions (well, and even some small moments). If the review of the first you may have to watch / read on our website, with the second we meet now. Sit back!

To start propose to deal with the main differences between Z3 and Z3 Compact. They are not so much. It is clear that our today’s hero is a little thrown off in size (64.9 x 127 x 8.6 mm to 72 x 146 x 7.3 mm) and weight (129 grams versus 152 grams). Z3 Compact is a little thicker, but it is logical. The battery installed in Z3 3,100 mAh, and Z3 Compact – 2600 mAh. RAM in the first case 3 GB available in the second to less than 1 GB – 2 GB. Because of the smaller diagonal Z3 Compact (4,6 inches versus 5.2 inches) fell and Resolution: Full HD with up to conventional HD. That’s all. The rest of the devices are identical, that can not but rejoice.

Appearance – Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Outwardly Sony Xperia Z3 is similar to previous models, so confused device with the decisions of other companies will be difficult. But it’s for the better. I personally design solutions Japanese past few years like. For example, in our case, the smartphone has a very slim side frames (top and bottom, they are also quite small), so the 4.6-inch screen could be put into the body, which in size is much smaller than that of the competitors with the same diagonal display.

Above the screen there was a place for logo Sony, two sensors (light and proximity), front-facing camera and speaker. Moreover, the latter has a twin brother, who is already located below the display. You understand that the stereo in any device – it is always nice. By the way, about the sound. He is a very high quality and clean, but at maximum volume (This is particularly evident in games) starts right smartphone vibrate in his hands.

Exactly in the center of the right edge of the engineers placed the key power management, which is made in the best traditions of Sony – is round and silver. On versions in black (there is still red, light green and white) it looks very impressive. Below you can find volume rocker. She has two characteristics: it is small (in my Lumia 1520 lock button is the same size) and is too close to the above-mentioned key power management, so the first few days to avoid accidental presses do not. But then you get used. Two-position camera button is also present.

Left all hidden behind covers. Only dvuhpinovy connector for connection to a docking station in a prominent place. Under the top “zakryvashkoy” can be found microUSB connector and a memory card slot, and a bottom – tray for SIM-cards format Nano. Frankly, open the cover each time to charge your smartphone or transfer any data to your PC is not always convenient. Although security (standard IP 65/68) superfluous never happens. But HTC, as we all know, do not believe that plugs – a required parameter. Desire Eye, who is not afraid of water (IPX7), – a good example.

On the bottom of the microphone can be found in addition to more and place a strap, and on top – audio and another microphone. The rear panel, as the front is covered with protected glass. There you can find the logo Sony, the inscription «Xperia», icon «N», which indicates the location of the NFC-chip and, of course, the main eye of the camera and flash. The Japanese are very proud of their camera, so as to unobtrusively placed next to a note “20.7 MP”.

In general, for the appearance, the build quality and materials of the device body can safely put a solid top five. No creaks or backlash. The only time – fingerprints. They can be seen very well. Although this problem in just a few seconds solves ordinary cloth. In the hands of Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is excellent. However, forced to admit that after my 6-inch Lumia 1520 was difficult to get used to.

Display

With diagonal display and a resolution we are sorted out at the very beginning of the review – 4.6-inch 1,280 x 720 pixels. Sense in Full HD here was not any, and the company did very well without becoming chase dry figures. HD is sufficient for such dimensions as to not see the individual pixels on the screen – 319 PPI. Management gloves provided, and supports up to 10 simultaneous touches.

With viewing angles, the maximum and minimum brightness, font readability everything is fine. The only thing to understand – the small screen (although a few years ago, a 4.6-inch smartphone seemed huge) is a small keyboard. Typing often push the wrong button. It would seem that this is also a matter of habit, but for me the test and failed prilovchilis.

Camera

The main camera has received 20.7 MP, and the front – 2.2 MP. In terms of software is pretty not bad (although, as we recall, was not always so, the company has made a significant step only in their most recent devices). There are many modes. It’s funny just what the maximum quality (ie, 20 MP) can only be selected manually, but in other uses 8 MP. Although let’s face it, for most everyday tasks that is enough. You can also shoot video in 4K and live broadcasts on YouTube. Bloggers, rejoice! More details about the possibilities of the camera told Julia in his review of the Xperia Z3.

But as they say, better to see once than seven times to read (well, or something like that).

Image quality I was very pleased. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact – the case where a 20-megapixel (or even 8-megapixel) quality is not ashamed. Very often, what kind and many megapixels, and the pictures are such that even in Instagram with one subscriber to download hand is not raised. But in this case is not so. The camera is good. I would even say that it is very good.

Features & Software

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact – a true flagship! Here you and Snapdragon 801 (4 core Krait 400, 2.5 GHz), 2 GB of RAM (we have seen that in the Z3 has 3 GB of RAM), and graphics accelerator Adreno 330. With games and other demanding tasks smartphone copes perfectly well. This is to be expected, because this “iron” paired with a very high resolution is not capable of much. Asphalt 6 runs with maximum graphics and Dead Trigger 2, despite the average parameters, even in dynamic scenes (where everything explodes, and you run hundreds of zombies) does not slow. In various tests also showed himself smartphone with the best hand: 45,000 in AnTuTu, 20 thousand in the Quadrant and 19,000 in 3DMark. For all the testing device I have not noticed any flaws even in normal flipping desktops (although rather, the point is properly optimized proprietary shell). The operating system it uses Android (oh, what a surprise!) Version 4.4.4.

With regard to internal memory, then it is 16 GB. It also supports microSD card capacity up to 128GB. But autonomy – generally a separate conversation. Smartphone Sony – clearly one of the best on this indicator. The thing is that the manufacturer has installed in such a compact body battery capacity of 2600 mAh. For example, the same battery is installed in the HTC One (M8), but already there is a screen Full HD. If we talk about the time “life” Xperia Z3 Compact, a half or even two days stretch device. This is when normal use (social networks, e-mail, a little YouTube, calls, reader). If you squeeze all the juice out of the phone (play continuously games, watch movies and all that), the charge will last hours on 10. In the settings there is also a mode STAMINA, which will make the Z3 Compact immortal. For example, if 32 percent of the program promises to 7 hours of battery operation, and activation energy saving, this figure increases to some incredible performance – 1 day, 16 hours!

In summary – Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Positioning the phone is fully explains its name. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact – it’s not a mini-version of the Xperia Z3 with simplified features, but just its compact version. Before us is a true flagship in a small package. Controversial issues it has very little. You can only find fault with the keys on the right side (too close they are) and price. If the amount of $ 490 sounds more acceptable, that’s 13 thousand hryvnia or 32 thousand rubles – this is a bit too much (but the company is unlikely to do something to help buyers). The rest of the smartphone I liked: quality camera, good screen, beautiful appearance, powerful “filling” and long life on a single charge. If you want to get the last few years about the flagship device with a small screen, the Xperia Z3 Compact may be almost the only viable option.

Source: SonyMobile

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Constant growth of the smartphone screen diagonals does not suit all users. Not wanting to buy a “shovel” until recently, many are older models, and choosing new clothes ready to put up with a simple characteristics in order to preserve the desired size. In such circumstances, the flagship compact unit is of particular interest, and today we will learn, perhaps, with the most interesting of them.

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact – a mini-version of the Xperia Z3, the company’s flagship, with whom we met a few months ago. Compact consoles in the case of Sony characterizes only the dimensions of the model, because in terms of the hardware platform, software, and features similar to smart phones. To avoid repetition, in some places, we refer to the written review, but in this material will try to pay attention to the differences and peculiarities, which Z3 Compact apart from the competition.

Options – Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833) comes in a simple box with charger and a half ampere, cable, normal headset with in-ear headphones and documentation.

Design and usability – Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact design resembles other flagship Sony. Front and rear panels are made of glass, and a sidewall, this time made from a special polymer. They are translucent and feels like a very hard rubber.

Just note that this positive impact on the ergonomics of the smartphone. Compared with conventional Xperia Z3, which is due to a thin shell and smooth rounded sidewalls heavy to lift off the table, Sony Xperia Z3 Compact proved much more – it merits polymer and slightly increase the thickness of the body.

Location of controls similar to the flagship. On the front panel, you can find the manufacturer’s logo, stereo speakers, a set of sensors, front camera and the light in the upper left corner.

The back has collected the usual main camera lens with flash, area NFC, the Sony logo and ruler Xperia.

On the upper side you can find the headset jack and the opening of the second microphone on the bottom – the main microphone and a strap hole on the arm.

Right side plate collected the power key, volume control, two-position camera button. In the center of the left side is a connector for connecting to the original dock with two wide caps on either side of him. Hiding under the left lotochek for NanoSIM card under the right – MicroUSB connector and memory card slot.

Our sample was collected fine, there were no large gaps, all the parts fit tightly to each other, and the design cannot be rigid and deformation.

If the plastic inserts solved the problems of slippery body, then with the convenience of the physical buttons are not so easy. The first time you take the smartphone in hand, attention is drawn to a very short volume keys and camera. In addition, the power key and the volume unusual move. By and large, it does not degrade the ergonomics smartphone, you get used to them quickly.

Many of those who bought a smartphone in hand pointed out a specific type of dock connector, which is distracting from the overall pleasing design. In terms of ease of use, you’d better shut plug connector and remove it from the connector MicroUSB, the more that HTC has already proven that it is not a mandatory attribute of waterproof smartphone.

Like the Xperia Z3, Sony Xperia Z3 Compact has received new colors of the housing.

Having been on the review of the black version best demonstrates the disadvantages of using glass as the material of the back of the smartphone. It actively collects fingerprints, which are clearly visible from almost any angle.

They are easy to remove by simply wiping with a cloth Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, but to preserve the appearance of the operation will have to be repeated after each use. In other versions of this color feature will be less pronounced.

Its compact size is convenient to use a smartphone with one hand, problems with it not occur even in people with small hands.

Display – Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact received IPS display diagonal of 4.6 inches with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels. On a set of available options, the use of technology and colors, and other features of the display are similar to the flagship Xperia Z3.

The screen brightness varies from 3 to 449 cd / m², contrast ratio of 1: 782 – Basic Capability display is quite good. HD-resolution on a diagonal gives a pixel density of 319 ppi, which is comparable to «Retina-screen” – to examine the individual picture elements is very difficult even for a thin font, the picture looks smooth.

As we have said, color reproduction is similar to that in the flagship. The color temperature is very overpriced – at 10-11000K, so the image becomes not the most pleasant to the eye blue tint, other parameters are also markedly deviate from the norm.

You can fix this in the settings screen, where there is an item “White Balance”. Customize it, you can reduce the color temperature to near-normal values ​​and a more pleasing to the eye image, although even after such manipulations screen will play initially correctly calibrated IPS-matrices.

Vertical and horizontal viewing angles are maximum, but when you look diagonally noticeable fading, black becomes gray.

In terms of color quality screen Sony Xperia Z3 Compact looks average, but other characteristics of smooth overall picture. These should include the normal oleophobic coating which allows the finger to glide easily on the glass, good readability outdoors, a wide dimming range, the ability to manage gloves.

Hardware Platform – Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Hardware platform and a set of communication modules Sony Xperia Z3 Compact fully inherited from the flagship, the only exception – a 2 instead of 3 GB of RAM.

Opportunities SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 is more than enough given the small screen resolution. Smartphone is very fast, even in some problems the feeling that soon flagship.

Such performance sometimes results in a small heating of the case, which is felt, but is within acceptable limits.

By working GPS and Wi-Fi did not have any issues.

Calls, multimedia – Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

The multimedia capabilities of the smartphone fully coincide with those of the Xperia Z3. Supported by a scattering of branded accessories, software functions to improve the sound quality and much more.

In terms of phone functionality, the smartphone’s all good. The earpiece is loud, it allows you to easily communicate in almost any conditions. Stereo speakers play nice, although they are very far from those in the HTC One (M8). Vibrate felt in his trouser pockets.

Operating system and shell – Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Smartphone running the operating system Android 4.4.4 KitKat with firm skin, completely analogous to that of the Xperia Z3 and Z2.

Operation time – Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

The housing Sony Xperia Z3 Compact concealed removable battery capacity of 2600 mAh. As the flagship, the manufacturer declares that the two work days at an average load, the data can be considered reliable.

In the normal mode for the author smartphone confidently showed work hours on a single charge. In addition to the standard set of programs often use the camera, and listening to music happening via Bluetooth-headset.

While reading off all wireless communications, including the transmission of data in the mobile network, and the display brightness is set to 200 cd / m². When listening to music has automatic data synchronization, data transfer. The volume level on 12 of the 15 possible levels. All music files in MP3, 320 Kbit / s. Navigation includes a route in Google Navigation app. Brightness exhibited at 200 cd / m², all communication modules data disabled. When playing as an active data transmission in a mobile network, display brightness set to 200 cd / m², the headphone volume level 12 of the possible 15 video format MKV, resolution 1024h432 points framerate 24. Playing videos from Youtube accompanied not only by the work network Wi-Fi, but also the active data transmission. Display brightness set to 200 cd / m², the volume level on 12 of the 15 possible levels.

* – Data obtained under similar conditions but with the brightness set at 50% of the possible

Become familiar with the testing procedure can be in this material

Camera – Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Photographic opportunities hero of the review are similar to those at the flagship. The user two chambers – the main sensor with a resolution of 20.7 megapixels and a 2.2 megapixel front. Camera app has a lot of settings and shooting modes, which can be supplemented by a variety of extensions installed directly from the program.

When you start the camera shutter button is always included smart mode, pictures in it are stored in a resolution of 8 megapixels.

On the whole, the picture is similar to the flagship – a smartphone to shoot well, but inferior to current flagships. Z3 Compact offers excellent performance in terms of the module, the camera application with interesting features, but does not give a normal image processing algorithms to squeeze out of the “iron” maximum.

Results – Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact – a good example of a compact and productive smartphone. If we consider his “head”, then we would be just a smaller version of the flagship, with all its inherent advantages and disadvantages. Among the last to allocate cost very specific colors of the display, dampish processing algorithms pictures, they can also be attributed, and a hefty price smartphone. Replacement of metal sides with polymer, however controversial it may sound, went Xperia Z3 Compact benefit, he became more, such a solution is fresh from an aesthetic point of view. But the hero wins the review in terms of emotions – productive filling and compact dimensions make it easy to stand out from the large flagships, but at the expense of firm Sony-style, water protection, good autonomy and the availability of slots for memory cards “CD” fade to background Samsung Galaxy Alpha and Apple iPhone 6.

Liked Sony Xperia Z3 Compact:

+ Design, materials, dimensions of the case

+ Display: oleophobic coating, a wide range dimming, control gloves

+ Hardware platform and excellent performance

+ Waterproof

+ Multimedia features: stereo speakers, a wide range of branded accessories

Endurance +

Did not like Sony Xperia Z3 Compact:

– Display: very cold, the specific color rendering

– Heating body under load

– A controversial ergonomics keys, camera software is still damp, price

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On the side of those who complain about too big phones , still Sony: unlike competitors concept of “mini flagship” vendor calls not budget device with a small screen and productive modern smartphone. After a successful (at least at home) Z1 Compact , according to “leak” appears smaller version yet unannounced Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.

In Japanese companies still operate minimalistic design devices Z line style OmniBalance. At least the front part of smartphones, depicted in “spy photos”, compact and full-size Sony Xperia Z3 Compact “in the face”, slightly different from their ancestors. Is that the framework in favor of a trend that was asked of LG Electronics, have become noticeably narrower.

Specifications Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Of what specifications will boast another mini kind of flagship Z, developer DooMLoRD said in his twitter account. If you take him at his word – Japanese smartphone will be equipped with 4.5-inch HD-display, 4-core Snapdragon 801 processor with a clock frequency of 2.5 GHz and Adreno 330 graphics processor, 2 GB of RAM and a pair of cameras: the main matrix size is 20 , 7 megapixels, and the front – 2.1 Mn. Is a small (by modern standards) gadget on Android 4.4.2 KitKat.

Commenting on the timing devices present new family Z colleagues AndroidAuthority called the beginning of September, when the Berlin IFA exhibition will be held in 2014. Worth noting that this event is expected emergence of another flagship smartphone from A-brand premium F Galaxy.

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