Xperia SP "Missing" Features

[gino76ph]

Hi There!

Got an Xperia SP. Been using it a few days now. I must say i'm fairly satisfied albeit some "missing" features i noticed:

1.  Burst mode in camera

2. Copy and paste across apps (e.g. email to notes or from a website to SMS, etc.)

3. Reboot option

4. Access to sent messages (in SMS folder)

5. Ability to receive text messages via Wifi

6. Option to delete unknown/corrupt files in App manager under Settings

7. Infinite scrolling from left to right of homescreens

...and things that can be better:

1.  Bigger 4.7"-4.8" screen (which i think is the ideal phone screen size)

2. Stronger and punchier colours with strong blacks

3. Louder volumes in speaker and when headphones are on (on a crowded bus or train the volume at maximum can easily be drowned)

4. Faster "searching" for 3G/4G signal when coming from a zero-signal area

5. Bluetooth transfer (from another Android phone with similar or slightly better specs) of files can be faster

6. Underclock processor - Benchmarks and variuous tests will prove the processor of almost any current phone out there is underclocked. PLEASE DO NOT UNDERCLOCK YOUR PROCESSOR SPEED.

7.  Smaller space for the 3 capacitive buttons on underneath the main screen

I hope someone in Sony reads about this so they can do something about it in their next firmware updates and a future hardware update.

Thank you.

[_alexdon_]

This is not Xperia SP forum,so please post accordingly.

[dquilon]

As alexdon said, look for the appropriate  board to post, 

but if this somehow gets rectified by a moderator... I will answer anyway

1. I agree with this one, the phone is more than capable to do this, but the SP is a bit lackluster in the camera department.

2. This do work, you just need to double tap on top of the word (and in some cases tap and hold, like gmail or browsers) and after that go to the desired app, then tap and hold on an empty text space, and paste. Also launching recent apps, you can find a Small Note App that works wonderful for this particular need.

3. Also agreed, this has been added to android long ago and Sony still does not implement... Though it is not too important.

4. All SMS are chat-like, so your sent messages are in line inside the conversation.

5. This might be carrier dependent. I recommend to use Hangouts, Whatsapp, Viber, or any other that are wildly popular...

6. You can manage downloaded apps, and some built in apps from there... For anything else I recommend ES File Explorer, and enable hidden files/folders. Best File Manager on Android (maybe along with Astro).

7. This is also a good idea, but there is only a max of 7 panes... so it is not so bad, my advice is to be organized with your Home Screens and to use Recent Apps button...

second numbered list:

1. This is personal preference, I agree, but you might as well go ahead and get the Xperia ZL which is a 5" screen phone in the body sized like the Xperia SP.

2. This is already implemented with the Bravia Engine, my Xperia Acro S has an awesome screen and gets many "wows" from iPhone users, and galaxy users... the only downer is the viewing angles which has never been a problem for me... Newer Xperia phones will come with better screen tech (Triluminous) and will deliver awesome results. But past devices are always underrated by media.

3. Agree. though I have yet to hear the SP, you might want to get better Headphones, maybe Noise cancelling.

4. Can't give opinion.

5. You might want to use Wi-Fi Direct instead.

6. Can't give opinion

7. I think they are okay, specially since Android is very smart about on-screen buttons... Though I do prefer capacitive ones and enjoy the whole screen area.

Good luck, hope you enjoy your Xperia SP, and also you should try pairing a PS4 controller with that phone 😉

[gino76ph]

There seem to be no Xperia SP dedicated forum for my concerns.

[dquilon · Accepted solution]

Here you go buddy: Xperia SP Forums

From the Support Forum page, you get "Top 5 Phones" which to me is kind of weird... but after those you can click on "other phones>>"

And there you can find all the rest...