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[Xperia Z5 General] Emba4:
please let it fix my battery and bluetooth issues
[Xperia Z5 General] vidakovic:
I tried to flash my Z5 with new firmware but when I put my device in flash mode and click on Flash button I can't select my version of phone (I can't post links yet...): puu.sh/ny573/01e5dc7096.png

What can I do? I have installed all drivers from Flashtool driver manager...
[Xperia Z5 General] redder95:
I updated via PC Companion, location Indonesia, build number 32.1.A.1.163.

I no longer have fingerprint in screen lock option.

There's fingerprint manager, registers, but does absolutely nothing, as the option to use finger print to unlock screen is gone.

My device is Z5 Dual, E6683, running Nova Launcher.

Anyone experiences same issue?
[Xperia Z5 General] :
So it's possible to switch from Nordic to Russian? I'm on Nordic atm but cba waiting :p Is your bl unlocked?
[Xperia Z5 General] :
No need to unlock BL. Download package using Xperifirm built into Flashtool then flash in Flashmode.
[Xperia Z5 General] stress40:
No m8, I'm not judging them. Just that after coming from my Z2 I'm just a wee bit underwhelmed with the Z5. I'm just wanting the wee irritating things fixed and hoping for the all important root access lol.
[Xperia Z5 General] zippy01:
Can anyone else confirm this?
[Xperia Z5 General] Noetmi:
For me it's work
[Xperia Z5 General] gm007:
Yes working fine here too.
[Xperia Z5 General] tallguy_uk_98:
BT issue seems to be fixed - phone didn'tdrop connection to built in car hands free once since updating
[Xperia Z5 General] :
that's cool! :) Is Russia the one that's recommended then? Heard it has less bloat?
[Xperia Z5 General] gm007:
True it has few bloatware that can be removed directly.
[Xperia Z5 General] :
I use it and can confirm it has no bloat.
[Xperia Z5 General] Daniel_GB:
it is working here, actually much faster than 5.1.1
[Xperia Z5 General] Veam:
Is there any way to flash it without a PC? Would be nice because I don't have one right now
[Xperia Z5 General] koziakauzu:
The flashlight finally works instantly, I always had like 2-4 sec delay on 5.1.1. Camera is improved, at least for me as I can also touch focus on manual (didn't work before too)

The overlapping navbar on smallapps is annoying though....

Edit: I use my phone without case and it feels colder than on 5.1.1. Was it constantly overheating before? It never bothered me.

Sent from my E6653
[Xperia Z5 General] the_brad:
the option to set that independently is gone, that's right. But it uses the sensor to unlock, when you have fingerprints registered, anyway...
[Xperia Z5 General] neo6776:
Just downloaded xperiafirm and the flashtool. Where do i get the generic RU file spoken of here. Cant see it....

EDIT:- Is it 32.1.A.1.163/R4C?
[Xperia Z5 General] zegun:
updated E6683, indonesian region

no bloats, it feels like i'm using an Xperia skinned Nexus -- except the update is real late :P
[Xperia Z5 General] Daniel_GB:
Can you post a screen shot from the overlapping issue?
[Xperia Z5 General] mrew42:
In Xperiafirm, click on Z5, select E6653, then look down the list of 'Market' to Russia (CDA 1298-8147) Customised RU - it should say 32.1.A.1.163 / R4C

click on that to highlight it and over to the right, under the PayPal logo Press the bulid number and it will prompt you to specify your download location

I did this myself not 5 minutes ago :)
[Xperia Z5 General] vidakovic:
Can somebody post ftf file?
[Xperia Z5 General] neo6776:
Nice one.

Thanks :)
[Xperia Z5 General] devilmaycry2020:
why do i have to delete fwinfo file before creating the firmware ?

p/s : Ok, i knew it from here http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/pc-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
[Xperia Z5 General] Pressburg:
Hi there,

updated via Flashtool , works perfectly, seems to run even faster then before. Did a complete wipe and installed everything from scratch, did not use restore via PC companion or any other tool.

Battery works a bit better then on my Z3 compact, although I guess 40 min SoT is not enough to make a relevant comparison. Anyhow, 4O min SoT (10 min playing Sudoku, 10 min Viber, 20 minutes just playing with the settings) and battery went down from 100 to 91%. Like this it could come to 5-6 hours SoT. On lollipop I could hardly get 3:30 SoT.

But: Can anyone tell me, if the camera widget 4x1 is gone for good? Also, most of the camera apps that used to run separately - I could add them to home screen - like timeshift burst and background defocus aren't available anymore, only via the camera options. Nothing serious, I know, just was more comfortable before..

All in all - Z5 works far far better on MM then on LP
[Xperia Z5 General] gm007:
Not sure where i read it but they say if you keep this file the ftf will be corrupted.

Edit here http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
[Xperia Z5 General] Oemenia:
UK here and still no update
[Xperia Z5 General] iToddie:
Does it include the new emojis?
[Xperia Z5 General] Bobtehblob:
Can anyone confirm if whilst charging, it tells you if quick charging? Like on a nexus device.
[Xperia Z5 General] Pressburg:
Works even better then on LP
[Xperia Z5 General] Daniel_GB:
anyone having problem with gmail?

Get the following error and closed automatically:

unknown issue with google play services
[Xperia Z5 General] :
hmm, I'm having problems, no surprise there :) How do you create the FTF with flashboot after downloading the firmware from XperiFirm?

Cant find the files after opening the folder in flashboot...
[Xperia Z5 General] bassbox:
Problems after Update? Delete cache and data of that app. Still problems? Wipe. It's as simple as this.
[Xperia Z5 General] redder95:
UPDATE:

I am using Nova launcher.

Switching to default launcher seems to fix the issue.

And yes, like everyone else, it works so much better now.

So I guess it's incompatibality with Nova?
[Xperia Z5 General] Noetmi:
Anyone have info for root ?
[Xperia Z5 General] gm007:
You did a fresh install or upgrade?

I always do full wipe for not having issues like this.
[Xperia Z5 General] Noetmi:
not for me :(
[Xperia Z5 General] Daniel_GB:
I have done that already before posting here...

tried clearing cache/data of gmail, play store and play service with no luck:confused:
[Xperia Z5 General] gm007:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
[Xperia Z5 General] bassbox:
As stated above, next step is then: full wipe aka hard reset. Sad but the truth.

btw: No more Updated since 5 hours :(
[Xperia Z5 General] Daniel_GB:
did and upgrade over the current firmware... (.170)

It's pain setting everything up from the beginning....:D:D
[Xperia Z5 General] zippy01:
Locked bootloader root? Are you being serious lol
[Xperia Z5 General] Pressburg:
the flashtool creates the FTF automatically after closing the built-in Xperifirm... that's how I did it
[Xperia Z5 General] Noetmi:
My phone is unlocked but when i want to try to flash supersu, it's doesn't boot, i must to reflash firmware with flashtool
[Xperia Z5 General] gm007:
I know it's boring doing a full wipe but that what i did and installed all my apps again from playstore,that way if i get a bug i will know for sure it's not from my side.
[Xperia Z5 General] Daniel_GB:
can you tell me what is the play service version on your device?

mine is 8.7.03 (2645110-438)
[Xperia Z5 General] nathansg7:
BR here and no updates, but i'll flash generic LAM ftf
[Xperia Z5 General] Mario.D:
I thought you had to have a modefied kernel to turn of some security stuff first before flashing supersu.

But i mightbe wrong, im still on locked bootloader.

Skickat från min E6653 via Tapatalk
[Xperia Z5 General] gm007:
Here
[Xperia Z5 General] Daniel_GB:
would you please upload this version for me?

edit: just uninstalled the update of play service and everything is back to normal
[Xperia Z5 General] Xeon:
OMG 10-15% better score in Antutu Benchmark on my Z5P !! Faster than the Note 5 :)
[Xperia Z5 General] gm007:
How if I'm not rooted?
[Xperia Z5 General] zippy01:
A decent file manager will let you copy as it's read only
[Xperia Z5 General] Daniel_GB:
yes, you are right it's not possible!

meanwhile I have removed all play service updates and the problem is gone!:)
[Xperia Z5 General] kylebeattie11:
No update here, Customized UK 1298-5496
[Xperia Z5 General] bassbox:
Thank you so much for this info! <irony.off>
[Xperia Z5 General] Pressburg:
After fresh install and installing of all apps, etc...

Very very surprised. On LP I got about 70k

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EDIT: doesn't show thumbnails, just right click and open in new window...
[Xperia Z5 General] Pressburg:
After fresh install and installing of all apps, etc...

Very very surprised. On LP I got about 70k
[Xperia Z5 General] koziakauzu:
Here you go

Sent from my E6653
[Xperia Z5 General] deconfrost:
did any of you have to connect to wifi after update before you can use the phone?

I downloaded the Ireland iD firmware as Three Ireland hasn't got the update yet, after flashing it wont let me do nothing till I connect to wifi, I drove out to a hotel and sat in the carpark :D
[Xperia Z5 General] gm007:
When you start to scroll down it will disappear.
[Xperia Z5 General] deconfrost:
delete dbl post, no idea why it happened
[Xperia Z5 General] koziakauzu:
I know that. But you can see that mine is under the transparent navbar. Yours is above :(

Sent from my E6653
[Xperia Z5 General] gm007:
I think because u flashed another firmware that doesn't have the correct apn for ur network,so that's why wifi is needed.
[Xperia Z5 General] Daniel_GB:
Well it's just fine for me and they don't overlap...

I have updated my device normally without factory reset
[Xperia Z5 General] mag1017:
Update 6603 latam for pc companion

Its here e6603 latam version :d:d:d
[Xperia Z5 General] gm007:
Ah i didn't pay attention sorry,so you need a factory reset.
[Xperia Z5 General] deconfrost:
I was kinda thinking that myself, kinda stupid tho, no option to enter apn, till now :)
[Xperia Z5 General] ScarletDragon:
UK here o2 network. Updated through the sony program on the computer.

Seems to be ok. Stamina mode is coming in an update later (apparently), and the app permissions is already a nice feature to finally have. Fingerprint software seems much are accurate, but slower. Maybe registering my prints again will help solve that.

Anyway not a bad update. Worse bit so far has been the warn phone during the download/update.

Also disappointed to learn that like Samsung and LG they left the adaptive storage feature out. Seemed like one of android 6.0's best new features.
[Xperia Z5 General] Tommylind:
The only thing i was hoping for was adaptive storage :(
[Xperia Z5 General] chronicfathead:
This is my first Sony, so I don't want to do this wrong...

When I select the FTF bundle I have created, do I select everything apart from USERDATA if I want to keep existing data?

Do I need to change anything in the MiscTAExclude section? I have not unlocked Bootloader, so I don't want to screw up the TA partition.

Will flashing RU firmware onto a UK phone cause issues (don't think so)?
[Xperia Z5 General] apopet26:
I have the customized version r17b. Telenor something. Where is that from. And what's the best to use I'm from Greece. Help me out a little.

Thanks in regards
[Xperia Z5 General] Marília de Oliveira:
The sony theming only come in 6.1.1?
[Xperia Z5 General] Fusiionn:
Hello guys i can't freaking wait and thinking to flash 1298-7362 Customized NOBA E6653 to any other 6.0 released firmware. Do i need to find a Customized firmware on Xperifirm my Xperia Z5 is unlocked so i dont need any serten carrier can use ever i want or do i really need to use Customized Customized IT PH AU or RU. And had Russia less bloatwear?

And do i need to unlock the boot loader on my Xperia Z5? I have never flashed an Xperia Z5 since i have only used Galaxy S5 to Galaxy S6. I have Xperifirm already installed do i need to download the FTF file from Xperifim and then download flashtool and insert the FTF file into Flashtool and then flash?
[Xperia Z5 General] kylebeattie11:
Weird how the o2 carrier version in the UK has the update yet the unlocked/unbranded one still doesn't have it.
[Xperia Z5 General] zippy01:
That's typical Sony updates been the same for years don't expect it to change ☺
[Xperia Z5 General] ScarletDragon:
O2 didn't push the update. I used sony's companion on the PC to update it. Seems to work fine although...

The mini-apps aren't clickable. It just shows over my touch buttons for some reason.
[Xperia Z5 General] ciprianmp:
You are on Norway Telenor Mobile, as myself. I will wait a little more, then I might go for the Customized RU version (although I would prefer to keep my stock Norway as it's still under warranty, although unlocked).

Xperia Z5 E6653 w/ Tapatalk
[Xperia Z5 General] Fusiionn:
Also have a unlocked E6653. I asked same question on an other site as long as its an official firmware you are installing you are good to go and your warranty will still be there. Its the same with Samsung as soon as you installing official firmware your knox on samsung dont get tripped.
[Xperia Z5 General] apopet26:
So it's better to go for my region's firm, the firm I bought it with or the bloatless Russian everyone is talking?
[Xperia Z5 General] zippy01:
Doesn't matter I'm from the UK but waiting for nordic firmware out of choice
[Xperia Z5 General] c0des:
I'm going for the debranded and bloat free Russian version. I'm in New Zealand where we were still on .152! Downloading now, going to do a clean install. And yes I don't think this will void your warranty. Although it is probably recommended to flash your regions firmware again for any warranty claim.
[Xperia Z5 General] apopet26:
Nordic is that special?
[Xperia Z5 General] zippy01:
Less bloat closer to home apn reasons etc and I always go for nordic
[Xperia Z5 General] maxboy:
It really doesn't matter which region you go for.

I'm going for Russian build from Canada here.

People wait for Nordic just because it is clean (clean means not much / no useless app is pre-installed.)

Pre-install are like antivirus, kobo book app, amazon store.

Some carrier specific build also has branded software like in Canada, has Rogers app, Rogers TV app, Shomi......etc.

Also, some firmware has LTE icon (mostly north america) instead of 4G icon (Europe) on cell signal, but it doesn't make any different.
[Xperia Z5 General] langeveld024:
That sounds like a legitimate reason to me :p
[Xperia Z5 General] Noetmi:
ok thks, i'll wait, i don't know how i can modifiy my kernel :(
[Xperia Z5 General] Fusiionn:
Okay installed Customized Australia from Nordic working great. To answer some of your question yes there is a stamina mode in the Xperia Z5 but in a different name go to settings>battery usage>dot menu upper right corner>battery saver. It will go into "stamina mode" and the brightness will lower and background performence and data will be lowered. Someone asked about the emojis no it aint any new emojis there still the vanilla emojis from Xperia S, Z1, Z2, Z3, Z5,Galaxy S3. I really wished they fixed to iphone or samsung emojis since this one is awfaul as f*uck. The touch is smooth fingerprint is fast camera starts fast.

I was a bit worried i soft bricked my phone after i flashed since i was stuck in the booting for like 3-5min but then i saw i got into the phone. And about the camera still red/blue/purple tint on the corners in dark areas. Its the same UI but a differnce is the icons and the Wifi/battery/4G signal is a bit more tinner than it was in 5.1.
[Xperia Z5 General] Daniel_GB:
I think someone has already reported this but has anyone else noticed that the phone runs much cooler than before after MM update?

Xperia Z5p
[Xperia Z5 General] danw_oz:
not really, mine was the hottest it has been after the update, seems the same now
[Xperia Z5 General] mgolder:
You may have a class 10 card.... So do I.... But I am not in the slightest bit bothered about Adoptable storage. As it is obvious that many many people do not have cards with that rating.

So, as Samsung actually noticed, performance can be a problem when using it. Imagine trying to record 4k footage on a class 2, or 4 card for instance. Awesome! People would then be moaning that Adoptable storage doesn't work.

Most people don't care or know what their memory card class is. People in here may do, but we are the minority of phone owners. And Sony (and samsung) know that.
[Xperia Z5 General] c0des:
Flashing customized Russian right now. Anyone want the FTF file? Any features you want me to test?
[Xperia Z5 General] bassbox:
Android performs a speedtest before allowing sdcards to be used as adopted storage..
[Xperia Z5 General] ciprianmp:
Yeah, but I bought my Class 10 32Gb after I decided to save 4k to my SD, for the same purpose MM has included this option. So I really expect it to be provided, so I make best use of an expensive storage media, as per Z5 technical specifications to support that type of card. It should be our decision to use it or not, if the native Android offers it, not my maker's marketing whatsoever...

Xperia Z5 E6653 w/ Tapatalk
[Xperia Z5 General] Daniel_GB:
Well I use mine in a leather case with a tempered glass protector on the back!

before the update I got +76k on Antutu test with the brightness set to minimum...

Now I get +81k at the same condition at much higher brightness...

Also the back of the leather cover seems cooler than before!! (after Antutu test)
[Xperia Z5 General] gm007:
Yes the phone feel cooler.
[Xperia Z5 General] mgolder:
You 'expect' it? Stop being so entitled. You are owed nothing. You bought a class 10 card.... So, I have a 128gb class 10.....who gives a damn?! That doesn't mean the majority of customers have the same. Sony aren't here to cater to the minority of people who care about adoptable storage. They are here to cater to the vast majority.

If Samsung have removed the feature.... For performance reasons.... Then it is most likely Sony did it for the same reasons. And if that is the case, then they have saved you the hassle of having a feature that doesn't work very well. Imagine your moaning about it if it didn't work very well? You would never stop complaining about it. This stops that issue at the source.
[Xperia Z5 General] bassbox:
64GB UHS-I only costs 15€ in germany.. 32GB 8€.. Never saw anything below class 10 in any retail stores for a long time...
[Xperia Z5 General] Tommy-Geenexus:
Class 10 is nowhere near fast enough. I own a UHS3 which is suited for 4K recording. Full HD = Class 10, UHS3 = 4K.
[Xperia Z5 General] ciprianmp:
Wow. You really know how to talk down to people. I didn't attack you or any other user, being a majority or not. I just tried to explain why some people like me would like to give it a try to this feature. So I don't understand your reaction - you sound like an apple fan, but this is open source world, if we encounter difficulties, we come here and help each other with solutions.

Yes, I expect a feature already developed for an Android OS not to be removed by a company, unless it's proved to conflict with it's hardware, not just by claiming it will make customers' lives easier! Maybe their customer support. Since when they care so much about us after-market?

I didn't say I am entitled to anything, other than what I am paying for. And full compatibility of this SD card was specified on my phone's tech details when they convinced me to buy it.

And yes, I leave in Norway and I pay a lot for my stuff. From official stores. Alternatives don't really work here.

Xperia Z5 E6653 w/ Tapatalk

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You are actually right! +1

Xperia Z5 E6653 w/ Tapatalk
[Xperia Z5 General] korom42:
I didn't get the 6.0 update yet for my Z5 E6653

noob question , could someone tell me the correct steps to download and apply this new firmware manually ?

Also the link for that Russian versions that you are talking about here

I've the french SFR branded model stock untouched

Thanks in advance :)
[Xperia Z5 General] bassbox:
Class 10 is fast enough for z5 4k videos with both codecs!
[Xperia Z5 General] spaha-bih:
after all this time waiting for update, better anything than nothing

I am still waiting for OTA update, but I am probably gonna update it over PC Companion.

Eventhough this is not right section for this question, but, do you have still ´problem´ that phone is not recognizing earphones, I have one from Lumia 1020, and I didn´t get Sony´s in the box when I bought the phone, also I don´t know which one to buy, will Z5 recognize some other earphones like one from Xiaomi like Pistons ? (I have to use SoundAbout app in order to get music work)

And also, there is no sound in my car when I connect phone over AUX cable, when i connect cable, phone vibrates but nothing is happening, while on my lumia 1020 was enough just plug and play
[Xperia Z5 General] zacharias.maladroit:
http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z5/general/guide-sony-xperia-z5-unlock-root-tweaks-t3298224 [GUIDE] Sony Xperia Z5 - UNLOCK / ROOT / TWEAKS
[Xperia Z5 General] JonesWTF:
If you're unrooted, could you please tell me how you changed the DPI?

I'm assuming it was using the command line? I did it before and can't remember what the command was.
[Xperia Z5 General] ScarletDragon:
From the others that have updated... are your small apps still there?
[Xperia Z5 General] Azdian:
Yup it's still there for me, but to be clear I didn't do a clean flash

and I used to have rooted+xposed installed on LP.
[Xperia Z5 General] dfavefenix:
Yes
[Xperia Z5 General] ScarletDragon:
Didn't do a clean flash either. Was starting to think it had installed wrong. First they showed up oddly (over my touch buttons for some reason) I did a reset. That fixed the issue, but I thought they were removed completely. Seems to work fine... I guess.
[Xperia Z5 General] c0des:
Ok i have installed 6.0. The correct apn settings come through over wifi so just go ahead and install the Russian firmware.

For the few of you that i don't know how, just install the latest version of flash tool 0.9.19.8 + then apply the patch to update to 0.19.10 (to do this replace the patch x10flasher.jar). Then use the inbuilt xperifirm to download and then once complete exit xperifirm and flash tool will automatically build the FTF for you. Once you do that hit flash, i wiped all my data for a clean install. Upon boot the phone will reconfigure your region and change language accordingly.

Phone seems much more snappy now and camera speed is greatly improved (both the boot and pause after photo), finger print sensor is also much much more responsive. Small apps bar is there but will disappear if you scroll which i like much better.

Pretty happy with the update so far.
[Xperia Z5 General] decomposed:
No adoptable SD Card (native MM feature was removed by Sony)

No Stamina mode

No 6.0.1

No new UI / icons / widgets

No camera improvements

No new features

Last to the party.

So disappointed, so depressing :(

Literally worst update since Z series ever.
[Xperia Z5 General] chronicfathead:
I've flashed the RU firmware, but I no longer see an option for setting up fingerprint sensor. Did the Russian Z5 have the finger print sensor?

I have been having issues with the sensor, so I don't know if it's my Z5, or if I need to flash an EU based firmware?
[Xperia Z5 General] c0des:
It basically is 6.01 as it has the latest security update, but yes not much has changed. I do think the performance has increased and like others, the phone seems cooler. Hopefully we do not need stamina mode (which is coming soon supposedly).

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I have RU and fingerprint sensor is working fine for me
[Xperia Z5 General] zippy01:
Because of performance issues

Doze

February security patch

No ui changes we're promised / icons can be changed I believe

What camera improvements you need? My camera is pretty good

Native fingerprint support, changing permissions, bugs fixed I can't wait to update lol