yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] supercakefish:
It does indeed match up. So it is the exact same build/revision -> 1298-3810 Rev 1 as my original unit.

I'm uploading samples now to a Dropbox album. I've taken them specifically to test the blur issue, so making sure that there is something in both sides of the image for comparison. I think all the images are softer on the edges and that's to be expected with a 23mm wide angle lens - but in most shots the blur appears to be minimal and equal on the left and right edges. Only on the odd rare occasion does the left edge blur noticeably more than the right. This makes me wonder whether it is software related after all?

What do you guys think? Should I return it yet again, or are these images acceptable in your opinion(s)? Would help to know if I'm merely experiencing the placebo effect or not.

DROPBOX ALBUM LINK:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4fr038fcgw3utcn/AAC1LfqGYxPnBS2vgTi_bjRta?dl=0
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] bubimir13:
Theres no point in returning since kinda all will be affected. And im pretty sure its software related
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] supercakefish:
I've just Googled exactly the difference in focal length for the recent Z series phones.

- 25mm focal length for Z3+ and preceding generations.

- 24mm focal length for Z5 series.

Could it be that the camera software wasn't ready in time for release (hence the planned post-launch November camera app update), meaning that it struggles to cope with a wider angle lens than it was perhaps designed for?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] bubimir13:
It defo wasn't ready me thinks. I hope im right and in future update were gonna get a fully funcional Camera app
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] rycek0:
the blur in left corner is a software or hardware damage?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] SirRobin78:
Got an exchange unit from amazon germany, same revsion. Seems that the blur left corner is now on the right side. Pictures are a bit better but for me quality is bad.

What do you think about that pics?

Shot nearly the same pics with my current z3, for me these pictures are a lot better!

Taken all of them in automatic mode...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] rycek0:
My number phone is: Si 1299-6407 Rev 1 and I have problem with blur in left corner... but only on landscape photos.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] thesebastian:
How is your camera at night?

Mine is good at sunlight, but at night (or just, indoor, inside my house with artificial light) it has no definition at all.

(I recommend you to see this in a desktop PC at 100% size)

http://i.imgur.com/tXDYoq2.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Vhz8ZaT.jpg
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] bubimir13:
Its that damn ISO priority. If you would have the shutter speed control things might just come out slightly different me thinks.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] thesebastian:
Do you think that this kind of pictures could improve (really improve, like 300% better) with a future camera firmware/driver update?

I love this Z5 Compact for everything (battery life in every kind of task, voice/video call quality, screen quality, GPS quality, etc) but the camera.

The only thing I like from the camera is the SteadyShot which is awesome (but only for videos).

And I only use my phone's camera (I don't use real cameras) that's why I'm worried about this.

Consider, also, that I'm not the kind of user who likes to manually set-up the camera before every photo. I'm just used to the "Google Camera with HDR+", Where I need to press the button (optional: touch the screen to focus if it's is a "close-up/macro photo"), stay quiet for 2 seconds, and nothing more.

So I need to choose this week whether to keep it or not.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] exploreresp:
You just need to learn a little bit on how to use it, I agree it not as easy as on samsungs or other good quality devices.

Don't take 23Mp at night for instance, there's oversharpening and loss of light. Automatic 8Mp is a great mode. At night you can try scenes too like night scene. Don't use HDR at night too, it'll suck.

I was disappointed also but now that I understand a little bit more how it behaves, I manage to take great great shots.

Plus there'll be a major update apparently on november for the camera.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mele80:
There will be major changes for software at least. Camera setting will be easier to change. Setting should be quite similar as lumia devices (sliders etc.)

Sent from my Z5C device (shiieeetttt!!!)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] thesebastian:
Quality of the pictures is very similar in all the camera apps I've used so far with this Z5C.

So I'm expecting a complete "camera firmware" update (that will affect all the camera apps), not just a redesign to the sony camera app.

I think they need to improve the camera libs, not just the stock camera app.

While all the photos posted by me were taken with the "Stock Sony Camera", I'd like to use the Google Camera in a future, which is pretty simple and I used it to take a lot of fast/good quality photos with my previous phone, particularly at night or in low light situations.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] supercakefish:
I've taken photo after photo (bit paranoid about it), but I think it's safe to say now that my replacement doesn't have the left-hand side blur issue :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] thesebastian:
I took some close ups with "Manual Mode + HDR" comparing 8MP vs 20MP (indoor light).

Apparently < Manual Mode + HDR + 8MP > it's the best mode I've found so far.

Here is the album (It is a good evidence of why 8MP has more details, at least with HDR mode, no scenes):

http://imgur.com/a/QfYWL
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] exploreresp:
It is a great mode... until your subject moves :D ;)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] itbmd:
I think you don't have blur as much as you have "softer edges" if that makes sense. Your tree picture is a great example. The edges do seem softer than the middle of the picture, but honestly, if mine was like that I'd probably keep it to. It's certainly not obvious and subtle enough that I could probably live with it. I think it's as good as it'll get sadly.

If you want another great test shot, do a normal and then a 180 with the picture below. On mine, the circle in the upper left was visibly sharper on the 180 flip. That confirmed for me I had blur :(

http://www.simplefilter.de/analyse/images/digicam-test1.png
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] RiTCHiE007:
Yea mine has some blur near the corners/edges but lucky not as bad as on the z3c so guess it could be worse :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] supercakefish:
Low light comparison. HDR on for all three phones. Z5C picture taken on different day, which is why the moon is in the shot but is missing from the others.

Nexus 5

Moto X Play

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] masi0:
Nice, looks like Privet Drive ;)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kitch9:
The lens fish eyes at long focal length which currently is not being compensated for in the camera software. This causes the softer edges as the subject there appears a little stretched, this then gets exaggerated a touch if you aren't quite dead on with the subjects on the edges.

Looking forward to seeing if the new app has some compensation algorithms in place..

I have a expensive DSLR lens that does the same thing to be fair.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] bubimir13:
So, to conclude, nothing to worry about for smushed edges, its a software thing not a defunct hardware issue. Right?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] slavehunter105:
Speaking of the main camera, could you guys comment on hows the front 5MP snapper? is it impressive or disappointing?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] RiTCHiE007:
I think its pretty good and the video records are pretty good also. Here you can find a video sample of the front camera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whP0nJiEH6o
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] slavehunter105:
Honestly, ive tried the front snapper in showrooms, and was disappointed with it, especially for indoor shots. The Samsung Note5, or any other such as S6 Edge etc produced better, and brighter selfies. Just wanted to know you guys opinion before buying it.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] bubimir13:
Its usefull. Nothing impressive or great nor disappointing. Even 2mpx on Z3C were good to my standards in fair light, with Z5C is even better and sharper.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] RiTCHiE007:
Yea but shame i hate anything samsung tho.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kitch9:
I wouldn't say so, unless every shot at every focal length had the same specific issue.,which on my phone it doesn't.

I'd suggest anyone getting blurry edges to test the focus at various distances from the subject so that they can figure out when to expect shots with soft edges.

I'm getting some nice shots out of the camera now I've figured it out, for a phone it's pretty nice.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] RiTCHiE007:
Well even at 8mp HDR mode i still have some blur on the right side on clear day
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kitch9:
That shot has a long focal length as you are focused at the swans. It highlights pretty much what I said. When you focus at something at a distance the lens has a small fisheye effect as the light at the edges gets bent before hitting the sensor. Its understandable given the tiny size of the camera unit and its reasonably wide aperture with wide angle. You get this on DSLR lenses along with an effect called pin cushion. Try some more shots getting closer the thing you are focusing on each time.

https://www.quora.com/Whats-the-difference-between-fisheye-distortion-and-pincushion-distortion

Thankfully it can be compensated for in software but the algorithms have to be specifically written for each unique lens. I have a feeling that the new camera app may improve things in this regard and the current camera app is nothing more than a placeholder until its ready with none of the specific tweaks needed for this lens.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] supercakefish:
It's a wider FOV than the Z3+/Z3/Z2/Z1 generation used.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] thesebastian:
This FoV is something related with the software or just the hardware (the lense etc)?

(I assume the second one, but just asking...)

Sent from my E5823
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] supercakefish:
Hardware. 25mm wide-angle lens for previous Sony phones but 24mm wide-angle lens for Z5 series. Lower number results in a wider FOV captured.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kitch9:
The lens and how it bends light onto the sensor.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] epic20:
Got blurry pictures. Left side is worst... Camera is very bad IMHO :( Sorry 4 bad english
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kitch9:
Post a couple of shots if you can , one focusing one something close to the camera and one focusing on something far away.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] epic20:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B08OTdNJLwxAZC1QdnpMS294d2c/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B08OTdNJLwxAUzBJRnlzZ1c4ZnM/view?usp=sharing

Both pictures - auto mode
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] rycek0:
i have z5c and .152 software and again have problem with blur on picture

http://imageshack.com/a/img908/2769/Nplott.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img908/627/psZMmv.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img633/3874/EmPdlf.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img907/6251/IY3jOC.jpg

Blur is on left and right corner, Sony no repair camera
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kitch9:
Lens fisheye, its actually softer on all edges. Soft edges plague all but the most expensive wide angle lenses at wide aperture and long focal length. With a touch of luck fisheye compensation will be included in the next Camera app due out in a couple of weeks.

---------- Post added at 03:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:26 PM ----------

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=F8776F7393E78DB3!45776&authkey=!ANtkXS48P-2fvB8&ithint=folder,

One I took. You can see the slightly stretched fisheye effect on the edges where the camera is not focussed. Car wheels don't look quite round.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] rycek0:
@Up this is no hardware damage? Only software? I do not want to send into service...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kitch9:
I'd say its not hardware. Sony Poland have said on Facebook that they have a fix incoming.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mele80:
There is new update already .152 received it via pc companion today
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] masi0:
32 firmware fixed my ant+ and touchscreen issues. Now on 152 but didn't have time to test it yet

Wysłane z mojego SGP611 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] bubimir13:
Guys i just want to check with rest of you owning Z5C, do you have a crash or forceclose in Manual Camera app when trying to chose shutter speed option?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] supercakefish:
How do you access that option? I can't seem to find it in manual mode.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mele80:
Same here i dont find it :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kitch9:
Separate app from play store I think.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] bubimir13:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.vipek.camera2

I was thinking on this app and similiar free look-a-likes which have implemented shutter speed control. I also tried in ProShot and it wont even take a picture... Anyone else have this problem or i have a defected device?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] thesebastian:
edit: nothing
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] gavinfabl:
Got my initial first impressions up. Also did some low light shots. http://gavinsgadgets.com/2015/10/30/sony-xperia-z5-compact-first-lmpressions/

I took more low light shots than published. When the Z5 gets the settings right, it can take a good shot, but the ISO settings go thru the roof so fast.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kitch9:
ISO800 is not high? If it was quick to 12000 or so I'd be more concerned. There's only so much a tiny phone sensor can do before it needs help.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] gavinfabl:
Only needed to be max of ISO 400 to take the last shot. In fact, 10 mins later the ISO jumped even higher, meaning degrading of image due to noise as you would expect.

I will be conducting some more precise testing over the next few weeks, but I am beginning to see its weaknesses and its strengths.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] bubimir13:
Why dont you use night scene in low light with manual mode? It gives far less ISO by slowing shutter speed.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kitch9:
Exactly. If you have a specific scene and you want the camera to behave a certain way then tell it and don't hope it can read your mind.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] cg2006:
Z5C + Cinema 4K app?

Has anyone tried the Z5C + Cinema 4K app together? Curious how the video samples come out esp with the manual settings enabled now by Sony. Just FYI, Cinema 4K app lets you choose up to 200 Mb/s bitrate which has shown to bring A LOT of more detail to your footage. I've seen it used on the LG's and it was night and day difference. Please post if you can :D
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] bubimir13:
I tried but its not compatible with Z5C nor any of Z5 series in Play Store, tried download a separate apk and manual install, installs fine but when clicked it give a FC crash messege. It might be that Sony's camera2 API is poorly done and its doesn't give full access to the controls.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] gavinfabl:
Where is the burst mode? Its missing!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mele80:
You have to download it from play store
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] gavinfabl:
Are you referring to Timeshift Burst as that's not a proper burst mode?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MeraVeer:
Force Stop Viber

In TitaniumBackup folder find com.viber.voip-(some numbers).tar archive

Open \data\data\com.viber.voip\.\databases using file explorer in android ( recommended Root Browser from Google Play Store or any browser with root permissions) or transfer the .tar file to computer and open with WinRar program.

Find both "viber_messages" AND "viber_messages_journal" files

Copy them to \data\data\com.viber.voip\databases on the phone

change permission for viber_messages to RW RW --

[*]change permission for viber_messages_journal to RWX RW --

And change the "group" and "owner" to same as the com.viber.voip folder - these are the permissions needed for the Viber app to access those files or it will constantly crash.

Restart phone and that's it, you will have all your messages :good: :D
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigboss9191:
Hi the GS6 I bought came with vodafone pre-installed software like vodafone-updates which I can't remove/disable. The rom it has is G920FXXU2COH2. How I can remove software? Should I use another rom and flash it? My phone is G920F
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Uzair40:
You can uninstall the pre-installed applications, but in order to do that you'll have to root the phone. If you don't want to root, then you can just flash the phone with an unbranded ROM.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madasahat:
Go to app manager and you can disable the voda bloat
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigboss9191:
The one called vodafone-updates can't be disabled from there.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigboss9191:
I find trouble choosing which stock Rom I should install. They are so many. I found out more info that my phone which I bought it from Greece came branded with Vodafone-Germany and the rom G920FXXU2COH2. Some say that G920FXXU2BOFJ is the true G920F international unbranded firmware but somewhere I read it's used in France... Can someone help me here with choosing apropriate unbranded rom?
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Uzair40:
The country of the ROM doesn't matter, as long as it is for your device model. Just be sure to download an unbranded ROM with the same or newer Android version of the ROM you have installed.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baba2580:
1.Go to Engineering Mode with this code * # * # 3646633 # * # *

2. Type it on call pad

3. Engineering Mode show on your phone screen

4. Go to CDS info

5. Go to Radio info

6. then go to Phone1 (For the first IMEI No)

7. At the top there is a command line which begins "AT+" just type there "AT +EGMR=1,7,"IMEI_1" (Instead of IMEI_1 put your first IMEI No)

8. Hit send command

9. If you done just reboot the phone

10. If you change the second IMEI No then go to step 2 and select "Phone2"

11. And enter the code "AT +EGMR=1,10,"IMEI_2" (Instead of IMEI_2 put your second IMEI No)

12. Hit send command

13. Reboot your phone

Above method is not working for redmi 2 prime

so please help me for recovering my second imei of redmi 2 prime.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jsminnis:
Has anyone done a moto Maker do over with their bootloader unlocked? I'm thinking of switching to a plastic back and was wondering how it might go.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] quaker75:
Hello,

does anybody know a Problem during open gapps Aroma installation via TWRP that the touchpad is not Working? It is not possible for me to click on Next. Still See first Installation screen and cannot get in. How to use this installer? Do i need a keyboard \ mouse?

Best regards

Quaker
[Ascend Mate 7 General] Jack_Kuang:
Just updated to B351, knuckle screenshot function is added!:thumbup:
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guyute74:
Owned the G4 on T-Mobile now for several months and enjoyed it. Just a few days ago the speaker quality has dropped to a tinny/rattling sound. Quality is fine on speaker phone or with a headset plugged in.

Phone hasn't been dropped.

Aside from rooting a few weeks back... no setting changes or mods.

I froze a few apps with Titanium backup and unfroze them... just in case.

Rebooted several times and am traveling so I've used several networks.

Any thoughts?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jobella:
It sounds like a mechanical problem with the speaker. It's an easy replacement.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guyute74:
Yeah.. Id love to crack it open and replace it but looks like t-mobile may just send a replacement phone.

I think the vibration from the motor may have vibrated it loose?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hutjeflut:
Ok i have discovered someting weird in both my LG phones.

This LG G2 (802 EU Open) and my old LG 4x HD

I'm thinking this is a LG only issue as my other tablets and phones dont suffer from it.

So heres the issue.

Normaly my battery life is fine and i use it from full charge till it shuts down

This way it lasts me 4 to 5 days and about 8.5 hours screen on time and 30 min more for each day less in standby.

So in 1 day i need 10,5 hours to drain my battery (browsing whatsapp and video).

However if i charge my Phone BEFORE it shuts down hence no reboot it will start draining faster in idle and it only lasts me 1,5 to 2 days and 6,5 hours screen on time.

If i reboot after this unplug the drain dissappears and it works flawless again.

SO i Always NEED to reboot in order to get my max battery life either because the Phone shut down or a manual reboot after the unplug.

My old 4x HD does the exact same thing this Phone is on old v10H firmware which is android 4.01

My LG G2 is on v20H which is the last android 4.4 availeble.

I just mentiond the 4x HD as its a lg with simmilar issues but lets ignore it and find a fix or the cause for the G2.

The G2 is not rooted as it doesnt help my batery life without going deep and install xposed which im not willing to do.

I also have disabled some apps that where not forced on in the apps menu and thats about it!

I already did a factory reset and KDZ flash so thats not a solution.

Did anyone else notice this problem, Had variable battery life in the past which might be the same as this issue or does anyone know where to start looking for a fix?

Any help is welcome as its frustrating that when i forget to reboot my battery is dead when i need it...
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xpid3r:
Hi..!

Proud to be a owner of this Device..

Can anyone tell me how to turn off the Hardware backlights(menu,back key)..??
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xpid3r:
Anyone..??
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jah2110:
In play store you have a app for that.
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] n33:
Search for "Galaxy Button Lights" in Playstore, works for me...
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rsfinsrq:
I'm able to turn them off by going to settings/device/display/touch key light duration and selecting always off. I have the SM-G928A.
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xpid3r:
There is no option here..
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xpid3r:
Thanks it worked
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sufoc:
I own Acer A1-811 that I've been trying to root for a few days. Android version 4.2.2, Build Acer_AV052_A1-811_1.095.00_EMEA_PKT, Kernel 3.4.5. It's a branded version by a Polish mobile provider. I'm pretty sure I've tried EVERYTHING except KingRoot that I will try after charging my device.

KingoRoot

Root Master (also called vRoot?)

Framaroot

Acer Iconia Toolkit (I ran it from Windows 7 x64 though. Do I need to use Ubuntu or something?)

I've been considering coughing up 40$ for OneClickRoot, is there anything else I can do?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] drsqueggy:
ok, i dont have any problems anymore.... a couple of days ago the touch screen on my uni stopped working. i would just like to tell people what i have done to solve this, although most of you already know etc etc ... always usefull. theres a little screw to the left hand side of the screen when it is turned. when removed with metal plate will come off and you will be able to see the flex cable. i had to adjust mine slightly as a friend of mine (without telling me) had turned the screen round the wrong way and forced it!! ARGH!! i wound it round untill it allowed the screen to rotate nicely, seemed to solve the touch screen problem. anyway though i would post that hope it helps someone. :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Raptorgda:
You have Broken Digitizer :) Look on Ebay its cost 15$$ By brand New :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] davieshyland:
do you have the part number etc, something i can put in the search engine...

I tried "XDA EXEC touch screen" and as if by magic there it was......lol
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Raptorgda:
write in ebay sercher Xda exec digitizer