iFixit - Answers With Device "Sony Ericsson Android Phone"

Sony Xperia Z: How to unfreeze phone?

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:38:36 -0700

While in record mode, my phone has frozen. How do I unfreeze it? I've tried turning the phone off, but nothing happens. I've tried taking the SIM card out, but nothing. How do I take the battery out of this phone? Will that work?

⟐ Comment deleted June 18, 2021 at 0:38 MST

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: How do I unblock my phone if I forgot my password?

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:11:24 -0700

my phone is stuck at the password and i cant seem to remember what it is, any advice?

⟐ Answer edited March 30, 2023 at 12:11 MST

Sony Xperia M2: Black Screen, Completely Dead already! PLEASE HELP!

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:52:08 -0700

This has happened to me three times now. Screen goes black and will not load up again for ages. Pressed the reset button far too many times already.(volume up n power off button) but still not workin

⟐ Answer deleted September 29, 2021 at 7:52 MST

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play: hard reset sony ericson experia x10i

Fri, 01 May 2020 23:25:54 -0700

master code for sony ericson xperia x10i

⟐ Commented May 01, 2020 at 23:25 MST

Sony Xperia Z Ultra: Sleep of Death -Power button Display Issues

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:18:05 -0700

Support,

I bought a Sony Xperia Z Ultra phone on 9th August through Flipkart (online stores) In India, and upgraded to build number- 14.1.B.1.510 on 30th August. After this upgrade the phone display started going on and off every 10 seconds. Then I power it off, since then I could not restart the phone. The phone is dead!

I have pressed the power botton many times, but it was not fruitful.

The battery was 100%, still I put it on charging, but it is not showing any charge light. I tried to connect to my computer, that too doesnt work.

Is there any way I can power this phone ON again?

I m in Lagos, Nigeria. I have contacted Sony centre, but they confirmed there is no Xperia service centre here.

please help!

Jay

⟐ Commented November 13, 2018 at 16:18 MST

Sony Xperia Z3: Need Fix for Xperia Z3 Cracked Back Cover

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 06:27:37 -0700

I bought Xperia Z3 2 weeks back. My Back cover got cracked. But the Camera Lens & Display are in Intact.

While contacting Sony Service center, they are asking for 50% of Phone cost for replacement.

I need your help guys. Is there any fixes for back cover replacement.

Thanks & Regards

Kanmanisekar.K

⟐ Commented February 14, 2017 at 6:27 MST

Sony Xperia Z: Usb flap/cap replacement easiest solution possible

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 08:23:33 -0700

How do I replace the flaps on the Sony Xperia Z?

⟐ Commented March 03, 2017 at 8:23 MST

Sony Xperia Z3: No Service at all

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:59:38 -0700

My Z3 says no service, my sim card works well at other phone,

and my contact in my sim card still can be viewed.

What have gone wrong, and what should I do?

Thank you

⟐ Answer edited March 08, 2023 at 12:59 MST

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: Waterproofing Xperia Z3 when reassembling?

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:36:22 -0700

OK now we have some very good guides for dissassebling the Xperia Z3 and Compact models.

But what do you guys recommend for assembly, to make the phones waterproof again?

⟐ Commented February 19, 2026 at 5:36 MST

Sony Xperia Z3: Glue is losing grip after LCD repair

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 13:32:20 -0700

Hello everybody.

I've got a small repair shop in Germany and most of the time I fix iPhones and Samsungs.

But lately a lot of customers show up with Sony Xperia Z3's with broken Glass and / or Touchscreen / Digitizer.

To change a LCD-Unit or a Digitizer isn't a problem for me.

I order a brand-new LCD-Unit or Digitizer along with the adhesive tape (already cut out in the right dimensions) off a wholesaler, clean the frame with 99% alcohol and Q-tips or microfibre cloth and install the new screen onto the frame.

And here is the Problem:

The adhesive tape is getting loose after a few days.

Especially on one of the corners at the top of the device.

I never experienced this issue on Samsung LCDs or any other devices except Sony Xperia devices.

I tried to solve this problem by using adhesive tape off a roll (3M) instead using the cut out adhesive tape, but the problem is still appearing from time to time.

Did somebody of you had same issues with this stupid adhesive tapes (cut out or not) and found a way to glue the glass to the frame of Xperia devices?

Like is there some kind of adhesive that is strong enough to hold the glass and frame together?

Thank you very much in advance!

Sorry for my bad english :(

⟐ Answer edited July 11, 2021 at 13:32 MST

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua: Black screen but phone still works

Sat, 30 May 2020 06:39:03 -0700

I lost my sony xperia m4 aqua on the ground and then the screen turned blank. It still works. I can feel vibrations by touching the screen and hear the sounds but the screen is black. I tried everything like the secret restart tingi but its still black. Iw had the phone for 1-2 years and never use it on water much so its no water problem. I know everybody sais to go see a fixer but its too expensive. Is there a way to do it myself somehow? Please help!!!

⟐ Commented May 30, 2020 at 6:39 MST

Sony Xperia Z2: Xperia Z2 Wont turn on

Sat, 28 Oct 2017 14:03:20 -0700

I recently replaced the LCD screen and after putting it back together it doesn't turn on when the battery is connected. When i disconnect the battery cable the screen lights up and the battery icon shows up. When i plug it back in the LED light flashes three times and nothing happens.

⟐ Answered October 28, 2017 at 14:03 MST

Sony Xperia Z3: Flash and Front/Back Camera not working

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 21:02:59 -0700

I have a Sony Xperia Z3 here and after a screen replacement the front and back camera no longer work as well as the flash. When I plug the rear camera in the phone overheats a lot! Any ideas on how to fix this would be appreciated! Thanks!

⟐ Answer deleted January 07, 2021 at 21:02 MST

Sony Xperia Z: After LCD replacement, No Sim/No Service

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 01:08:09 -0700

Hi, I recently replaced the lcd/digitizer display on a Sony Xperia Z for a customer of mine and everything seemed to go fine as usual until I turned the phone on after the repair was done. The phone was showing NO SIM/NO SERVICE. I checked the sim card tray and tried taking it out a few times and even checked to see if it was in the correct way and it was. I opened the up the back of the phone again to check if I'd maybe damaged the antenna wire or antenna board but all looked good and connected correctly. I'm a bit stuck on this one so if anyone has had this problem before or any other ideas they would be very appreciated. Thanks

⟐ Answered February 22, 2020 at 1:08 MST

Sony Xperia T: My xperia doesnt charge

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 14:25:13 -0700

I have Sony Xperia T over 2 years

everything works just fine but since last week i can not charge it...

when i plug in cable there should be red light that it is charging,but there is no light...

when i plug in cable it shows 64% battery..when i unplug it is 54%...but it wont go higher...

last week when it hit like 14% phone start to reseting itself and than i couldnt even start it,so i change for my old battery...same story...i thought maybe there is problem with battery so i bought new one...

but still same...with new battery phone works just fine because it is charged..but it wont charge anymore....

when i coonect phone to PC it communicate like there is no problem....also when i turn phone of and plug it to charger it start...

i tried factory reset, doesnt help...

can there be problem with usb port? or it is motherboard problem?

⟐ Commented February 17, 2018 at 14:25 MST

Sony Xperia Z: Phone Turns Off During Calling

Tue, 03 May 2016 03:41:37 -0700

Dear Friend,

My Sony Xperia Ultra Z's screen is turning off during the calls and I have to click the power button twice. Sometimes volume is turning down and I cant able to make it high coz the speaker skin is not coming while clicking the volume button. Please help me with your videos.

Thanks and Regards,

Shinto Vincent

⟐ Commented May 03, 2016 at 3:41 MST

Sony Xperia Z3: How to enter recovery mode

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 12:12:15 -0700

How do you enter recovery mode on the Xperia Z3?

⟐ Answered October 25, 2020 at 12:12 MST

Sony Xperia E3: Why does the Wifi not switch on?

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:55:39 -0700

My Sony Xperia E3 Single Sim phone wifi does not switch on. Please help me repair this.

⟐ Commented August 11, 2021 at 10:55 MST

Sony Xperia S: How to merge Internal memory and Device memory?

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:18:36 -0700

Hi,

Sony Xperia S LT26i, has Device memory of 1.97GB. However there is 25GB of Internal Storage memory. Device memory is so small that more than half of it is occupied by Android, leaving very small space for applications. This in-turn slows up the device as there is very little space is remaining. I want to merge the both the partitions (Device memory and Internal memory). Can you please help me on this. My Emailid is: gaurav.whitelotus@gmail.com.

Thanks in advance!

Gaurav

⟐ Commented April 18, 2019 at 4:18 MST

Sony Xperia Z3v: Which replacement screen can I use for the Sony Xperia Z3v?

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 01:18:26 -0700

I haven't been able to find the replacement screen for this model nor been able to find out if any other Sony Xperia replacement screens work with this phone.

I have a small crack on my screen that doesn't allow me to use the touchscreen at all.

⟐ Commented December 15, 2016 at 1:18 MST