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[ZenFone 2 General] mp3elv:
i have a ze551ml american version and the update doesnt appear in the update system part, anyone knows why it doesnt appear? is it some kind of problem or the update was pulled out? or something else? i read all the thread and so far i dont know why some people get it and others dont, previous updates were available, i would like to try a manual update but i wonder if ASUS pulled it off for some reason.
[ZenFone 2 General] jason4962:
I have the american version aswell. Checked my update. download .install done. Thats. It i dont k.ow ehy some are not getting it. Battery seems to last tiny but longer. Im just on my firdt charge
[ZenFone 2 General] knowledge@heart:
Every Android 5.0 phone has the famous Android OS drain present in them. The processor may be responsible, but Android 5.0 is the real culprit.

Agreed that 5.1 or 5.1.1 will not increase battery life drastically, still there are major improvements to the OS once it is on API level 22 (Lollipop 5.1 or 5.1.1).

Another side to the story is that the SOC(Intel) is based on x86 architecture. Whereas majority of the apps are optimised for ARM.

The processor needs to translate ARM specific code to x86 for apps to run smoothly.

FYI the translator is "lib houdini".

If you need more evidence, try running the ARM version of Google Chrome (Google the latest APK) vs the x86 version of Chrome(The device already has x86 variant of chrome). You will notice that the ARM specific chrome eats more battery as compared to its x86 brother.
[ZenFone 2 General] Buk-Lau:
I'm talking about Standby time which is just how long the phone lasts with the screen off. Motor company barely drops any battery overnight whereas every night zf2 drops about 10%. This is independent of screen size or panel technology, it simply depends on how the SoC and OS handles deep sleep states

With art I don't think there's as much binary translation as needed, as there's native x86 support, but you are right about apps not being optimized good enough for x86. However that still doesn't explain why zf2 drops battery a lot even with the screen powered off and why droid OS is constantly requesting CPU calls.

Also I have seen reports indicating 5.0 lowers battery life, but I don't remember seeing anyone mentions it being specific to an over usage by Android OS problem
[ZenFone 2 General] Tiongkia:
Sorry. One noob question.

For manual update via twrp using the zip file, do i.need to unroot? Uninstall xposed before applying zip update via twrp? I think so. Just want to be sure.
[ZenFone 2 General] Ani Debbarma:
Can anyone tell me how to update manually ?
[ZenFone 2 General] cliffr39:
There were directions in the beginning of this. I followed them and worked perfectly for me.
[ZenFone 2 General] GaYoung28:
Speaker seems like worse than before...
[ZenFone 2 General] knowledge@heart:
Basically, Lollipop changed the way we got notifications to make Android more efficient. Plus they introduced "Project Volta" which doesnt probably work. Soon with general release, the issue magnified.

If you notice,

Android 5.0 is on API Level 21 whereas,

Android 5.1 and 5.1.1 are on API Level 22.

So the OS is somehow responsible. I use 5.1.1 on a couple of devices and they seem to work fine.

As for evidence,

Here you Go: Reddit of Nexus 5 Just use the search option and search for "Android OS". In all there are 6 entries.

Another link: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/google-android/how-fix-poor-battery-life-following-android-50-lollipop-update-wifi-image-3598107/ Search here too.

In the second one Read the para under"Poor battery life since Android update: Samsung Galaxy S5"

I will also quote a comment on the second article

Nothing is conclusive but still indicative.
[ZenFone 2 General] Suhas_JS:
Not showing any update here. Though they've released notes on the ASUS website for the 06/08 update, my phone isn't showing any update even after checking manually.
[ZenFone 2 General] mp3elv:
i'm in the same boat, i dont know why some get it and some dont, i even contacted ASUS and so far no answer.
[ZenFone 2 General] ImjuzCY:
Updates don't go to everyone at the same time. They go batch by batch.
[ZenFone 2 General] kazprotos:
No update here. Didn't have my phone with me 2 days after the last drop.

Never happened before, I don't think updates for stock WW Zenfone 2 have been staggered in the past.
[ZenFone 2 General] mr_gourav2000:
Do this -

1 Unroot

2 Unistall xposed

3 Install stock recovery

4 Download update pack and rename to MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip

5 Put in SDcard root folder

6 Boot into recovery

Finish
[ZenFone 2 General] stconquer:
i update to new version but i have problem. phone resets after phonecalls. anyone?
[ZenFone 2 General] cliffr39:
I do not have that problem
[ZenFone 2 General] abelavila:
Where is the help recovey stock
[ZenFone 2 General] smokinjoe2122:
Try clearing the system cache under the recovery. If you can't get to the recovery, check http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/general/asus-zenfone-2-flashing-recovery-mode-t3096596
[ZenFone 2 General] damenc:
Your battery drops 10% through the night? I put mine in Airplane mode when I go to bed and I drop about 2-3%
[ZenFone 2 General] mp3elv:
Well guys i got official reply from ASUS and it's as it follows:

Dear ASUS costumer,

The release of the firmware was delayed due some issues; we have planned that the auto update will be release between these weeks up to the next, if not please let us know.

Best Regards,

ASUS Technical Mail Support Front Line

IT Rodrigo Flores.

ASUS tech support team
[ZenFone 2 General] anas214812:
For me I am really thanking Asus for this update...issues fixed for me

* charging now complete (before after 60% suddenly it will show 100%)

* getting decent battery backup compared to previous days (at least a day with normal usage)

Issues

* flip cover notification stuck sometime

* double tap not working all the time
[ZenFone 2 General] cliffr39:
I did notice the tap to wake issue also. I thought it was just me not doing it hard enough to register.
[ZenFone 2 General] Hudrator:
I noticed that I'm getting a much lower score on antutu with this update. Round about 6000 points less. Anybody took a look at the update if they changed some govenor settings ?
[ZenFone 2 General] Hnktc:
After update (and a factory reset) my phone is on mute, no ringtones, no sounds, no music player or radio.. solutions?
[ZenFone 2 General] cliffr39:
I don't have audio issues. Perhaps reflash if the factory reset didn't resolve it.
[ZenFone 2 General] lowridin_guy:
since this last update I am having an intermittent issue receiving some SMS texts. I would have missed them completely if it wasn't for my pebble notifying me. I'll see the email on my watch and then go to reply and the message is nowhere on my phone. I've even tested with my watch off and the message just doesn't get through sometimes. A reboot fixes the issue temporarily.

Looks like a bug in this newest firmware as this never happened before.
[ZenFone 2 General] cliffr39:
Funny you say that. I just had the same thing happen to me right before you posted this. I received 3 SMS and Pebble showed me them, but they were no where to be found in the SMS app on the ZenFone 2.
[ZenFone 2 General] bscit:
Hey guys, I was wondering what battery life you guys were getting? I recently purchased the Zenfone 2 and I was getting horrible battery life but I updated (not to the latest but too, I believe, the second latest, 2.19.40.22), I am now getting 1 day and 5 hours with WIFI on, playing music. I don't have a clue what is considered "good" battery life since I am coming from an old Nexus 4, which had the latest update but had poor battery life (since it was only 2000 mAH). I do find that the Zenfone over heats as did my Nexus 4. Is this an Android bug as well?
[ZenFone 2 General] dan0matic:
After the update my phone took a dump. It is toast. It was lagging after the install, so I wiped the cache. All that went great. It rebooted and was fine. Then, I restarted it one more time and I got nothing but the flashing open android. I can get into the first step of the recovery process, but I can't get into the next set of settings that allows for factory reset, wipe cache or installing updates. I've got an RMA replacement on the way. I still think it sucks that Asus charges $25 to do a warranty replacement, but it is better than being stuck with a toasted phone. It is fully stock, no root, bootloader still locked.

Dan
[ZenFone 2 General] jason4962:
If updates cause this. You should not pay anything.
[ZenFone 2 General] Devhux:
Sounds like I may want to hold off. Got the notification today that the update is available.

Sent from my Golden Zenfone 2
[ZenFone 2 General] Ani Debbarma:
What is the improvement in the latest firmware update ? I don't see any difference?
[ZenFone 2 General] cliffr39:
58 and 59 release notes are very similar. Probably just a small patch.

www.asus.com/zentalk/ReleaseNotes
[ZenFone 2 General] Ani Debbarma:
After the update games are very slow..... is this normal with U guys?
[ZenFone 2 General] Hudrator:
It is normal because Balanced Mode seems to clocking down CPU Speed to 1.8GHz...

For similar performance you have to switch to performance mode....
[ZenFone 2 General] Ani Debbarma:
Thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] gontie:
Played 40 min of Asphalt 8 and not lag, some stutters but i've had that already on previous versions...
[ZenFone 2 General] Ani Debbarma:
It sucks ��

I have 98% battery remaining and it shows that only 3 hours is left for the battery to die ��
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FcukBloat:
hi guys, do you know how to change baseband? I mean for example I am on 5.1.1 stock FW customized CH, is it possible to flash say US baseband in it without losing any data? how?

this would help a lot people using my rom in other countries!

I tried with flashtool, flashing only all AMSS_xxx parts from a US fw to my current CH install, but the baseband shown in settings is always the same, so I think I am doing something wrong/the AMSS parts are not really the baseband?

can you help!?

TIA!! ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joreb:
I think better to change phone baseband is changed mode to USA: If you click on dial * # * # 4636 # * # * and select info mobile and you select in the new screen menu (top right) and you can change to US networks.

I've done this several days ago. I'm in Spain and I could not access European 3G and 2G network because new newtork is for usa (LTE same).

I was doing research for improving the signal and great failure. Then I had to flash with flashtool new rom ... hehe

Sorry for my bad English.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FcukBloat:
thanks mate! i don't need us band actually, I'm in Italy and the European band is fine for me :o but wanted to know how to do that for us users of my rom. great tip will suggest them to do so hopefully they'll improve the signal strength/switch speed :) ;) thanks again!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chemicalbuz:
Hope someone can help you out, I love your rom and I just got a d5833 from Hong Kong, I live in Australia and my carrier supports exactly 5833 lte bands (I'm Italian too Btw ☺), lte is actually working but reception isn't good, I'm sure with the right baseband would be better. Thanks for the hard work ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FcukBloat:
did you try the method suggested by Joreb? ( *#*#4636#*#* and then chosing USA band)

he was saying basebands are all the same in all d5803 firmwares ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chemicalbuz:
Well I did and it wasn't a good idea since now 2g and 3g are not working and I can't switch back to the original baseband since in the menù there's no other option. Any clue?

Edit: flashed your new v3,everything's fine now
[XDA Assist] XDA Visitor:
Hello

I have a Sony Xperia SP.

C5302

Android Version 4.3

Build Number 12.1.A.1.205

I have not rooted or unlocked bootloader or anything.

Its been over a year now since i bought it so the warranty is over.

My phone lags a lot although i have just a couple of apps in it.

I want to try a new rom with better ram management ,better battery performance and it should be smooth.

I dont have any experience in rooting or roms or any other stuff.

Please suggest some roms for my phone also guide to the basic rooting and unlocking bootloader article or thread.

I also read something about losing Bravia Engine ,DRM keys, Gracenote integration if i root or unlock my bootloader.I'd like to know more about it.

Requirements for a rom:

Smooth performance

Better battery

Better ram management

Thanks in advance.
[XDA Assist] GuestK0087:
Hi, thank you for using XDA assist! :)

First, please create an account so you can post in other forums.

Here is in device's main forum area:

(You should bookmark this)

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After creating your account, please ask your question here:

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/help

The experts for your device are located there and will be able to help.

Good luck! :)
[XDA Assist] rinoymacwan:
Thanks

Hey Sorry I just made an account but forgot to login and posted the question before.

My bad.

Thanks for the answer.
[XDA Assist] GuestK0087:
No problem. :)

Thread closed.
[M.O.J.O. General] ergo14:
Hi,

I recently bought a used mojo, and no matter what cable/port combination I use I get no sound from the device - only picture.

I tried the headphone output and sound is working fine.

Since HDMI is a digital cable I understand that its not something like broken HDMI output on the console?

Any ideas how I can fix this, the tv is sharp aquos lc 52d64e.
[M.O.J.O. General] psxfan:
Hi, I realize this thread is very old, but I have the same problem with my MOJO and I was wondering if you could tell me the exact places to solder?
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] agosin:
Hi

This feels like a really silly question, but it's bugging me and I can't spot the answer....

Every phone I've ever owned has had the ability to automatically redial if a number is busy at a certain interval.

I cannot find this feature anywhere on the s6 edge. Am I just shortsighted?

Tia
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pizandroid:
Hi, I've developed Busy Redial

- link to google play

- xda application thread

I think it's what you are looking for...

Let me know if you like it

Piz Android
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] redspeed:
I picked up a used Note to use and rooted/flashed a rom right away on it which was the Candy 5 CM12/LP rom, however Im not sure if its normal for the rom or phone but its really sluggish. It takes several seconds for anything to open and scrolling through any screen seems to skip and isnt very smooth

Is LP too much for the phone to handle since its a few years old. Are there any roms that run smooth and quick? Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] developweb:
LP is still being worked on top get the bugs with lag etc smoothed out. There are many kk, jb, ics and even a couple gb roms available. Favorite rom threads are not allowed but I would suggest "stock based" roms for stability. Some would say using xposed is introducing a bug but if you load this with a gravitybox module you will get most of the features of custom roms. On the other hand if you start with a well developed and researched custom rom, you will eliminate most of the bloat saving loads of system room for performance. Custom kernels can add a big boost as well to either camp.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] redspeed:
I tried running a few different KK roms, though I guess those all have the flickering/black wallpaper bug where you need to turn off HW overlays which seems to take away the smoothness when scrolling?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] developweb:
Give this a look:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=55516960

And check out the super everything thread for this device.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Madcap180:
Ok, I use the official dopod WM6 .. and I'm sure it's not related but for some reason I get a constant 3G/HSPDA connection which I NEVER had at my house.. and when I get a phone call it says UMTS AT&T .. anyone know what the UMTS is?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] dejanet:
Umts=wcdma=3g
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] dapzmob:
universal mobile telecommunications system..based on 3g
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] galaxys:
http://www.tech-faq.com/hsdpa.shtml

Per Tech-Fac: HSDPA is associated with the various Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) networks including the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM).
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Pumpiron579:
Madcap...That is good
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] rockrichard:
If I choose AUTO in phone/band, it will constantly show up UMTS, and the reception will be really bad in my place. (Battery will run out in a day) But if I choose GSM, first off, reception is great & my battery is good for 3-4 days.

Is 3G that power hungry? Or it's simply due to bad 3G reception in my area?

Cheers,

Richard
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] k2snowboards88:
its a combination of both.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] bennec83:
I live Center of manchester in UK, i have 100% connection to UMTS, and battery is totally dead in about 28-30hours, so no its not your bad connection!

I think 3G/UMTS just uses alot of power, and i have to say i have never used the UMTS for wat it is ment for, so i jus turn it off!!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Pumpiron579:
The only time it is used is when you need to download something.

check this out:

One of the main benefits of UMTS is its speed. Current rates of transfer for broadband information are 2 Mbits a second. This speed makes possible the kind of streaming video that can support movie downloads and video conferencing. In a sense, UMTS makes it possible for you to enjoy all of the functionality of your home computer while you are roaming. By combining wireless and satellite cellular technologies, UMTS takes advantage of all existing options to result in the Holy Grail of 3G presentation: seamless transitions between WiFi and satellite.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ach2:
You say that the current rates of transfer are 2Mbits, but my understanding is that the Hermes chipset has a theoretical maximum of 1.8 with a typical 'good' speed of 1.2 to 1.5.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Madcap180:
lol i feel like a noob, I had NO idea what UMTS was... and was scared i was roaming or somehing hahahah!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Pumpiron579:
I pulled that specific info off the net....

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-umts.htm

Attn

Madcap, those HighHeels you sent me were too small:)
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[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] anticloud:
This was the official link to purchase the developer edition, gone??

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SM-N910VMKEVZW
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] blubyu87gt:
Yeah it has been down for about a week or so. Looks like the end for them new from Samsung. Shame because I checked the stock on them the day before it was pulled and they still had over 80 of them.

Note Edge DevEd is gone too.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] kudosmog:
Just when I finally decide to buy the developer edition it disappears from their site. It's getting harder and harder to find newer devices on Verizon that can be rooted and has external storage/removable battery.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Romans8vs1:
Are they going to offer a Note 5 DE?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] madchainsawer:
Get a unlocked phone off of tmobile and you can have removable back battery and sd card and you can put a verizon chip and root.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] anticloud:
Confirmed by Samsung - no more developer note 4's for sale. off the website about a week ago.

good news though. there will be Galaxy S6 Developer Editions, this year, and there will be a Note 5 developer edition (next year)

rob
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Extra Virgin:
Unfortunately, a non replaceable battery is a deal breaker for me.[emoji20]
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] blubyu87gt:
I was thinking the same thing. Especially if they go with an even smaller battery then what the N4 has, like rumors state.

I haven't been using the spare battery for mine. Just to see if it would be a total inconvenience or not. Hasn't really been at all. Though they never decide to die until it is a major inconvenience haha.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] anticloud:
Well, I have to get my Note 4 reflashed back to developer. It's being sent to texas on tuesday. I wasn't thinking, and duked my device with the latest update from Samsung / Verizon. not a good idea, stuck in retail land. I am also planning to get a new screen put in as the one I have has some severe burn-in.

btw - if you are near contract's end, consider this (I am). Don't opt to renew your plan for a new two year agreement just to get a new phone. Verizon, if your plan is expired, will drop your rate 24.99 to keep you. either keep your existing phone, or, pay full retail for your next one.

I know, if you buy a Note 5 (or S6) and want gob loads of memory you pay big bucks. You could also purchase a S5 Developer off of Samsung's site for 599.00 and get the luxury of a new phone plus developer, plus removable battery, plus additional storage.

just a few thoughts your way.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] stueycaster:
There's this too. Verizon Will Drop Phone Contracts, End Discounted Phones
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] lexbian:
Yup. No more contracts or contract pricing as of this coming Tuesday. Only options for phone purchase from VZW will be EDGE or full price. If you want a subsidized phone price point, get to the store tomorrow (although it doesn't seem like ANYONE wants more contract... lol)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] anticloud:
And, the retail note 4, discontinued...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Telemachus:
Sadly the development has never been great for the DE. Lack of root for the retail version has killed an otherwise amazing phone for tinkerers and Nandroiders.

If I am wrong let me know and I'll try to get one used... but until then I stick with my extremely versatile note 2!

Note 5 is a no go for 2 simple reasons: SD and fixed battery.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Telemachus:
Ummmm...

Good luck with that!