Sony - PLEASE Unlock the MHL or USB-C to HDMI capability of the XZ Premium
I had expected that the USB-C port would allow the adapting of the video signal to HDMI, as almost every other current phone allows, especially since the XZ Premium has such state of the art video capabilities otherwise. At a minimum, an MHL adapter would allow a usable HDMI signal.
After a great deal of searching, I find that Sony has "handicapped" their premier phone offering - you can only WIRELESS-stream the video signal. I have tried this method, and the resulting picture is HORRIBLE / UNUSABLE! The contrast and resolution take a tremendous hit, and the picture becomes nothing but video lines - totally unwatchable and pathetic for a high-end phone.
This is apparently a common theme with Sony products - even their top of the line models. They have incredible features that could be implemented, but they do not "turn them on" for the user. And to do this in their most expensive offering is insulting to the users (especially the early adopters of the phones like yours truly).
Sony - take a look at the features your competitors are offering. You can't seriously think that potential customers don't look at these features and note that they are there in the phone, but willfully leave them TURNED OFF.
All of the features below could simply be turned on by an update!:
>The fingerprint scanner is there, but not implemented.
>The FM radio is there, but not implemented.
>And the superior "physical connection" Video Output is there, but not implemented.
>There are more, I am certain.
Sony - please give us these features that in truth we have paid for. This would cost you nothing, but implementing these features would show that you care about your users.
(Do you care at all? Then proove it, please!)
I love your products, but you are continuously cheating your customers unnecessarily.
Sincerely,
Randall Owens
XZ Premium Owner
