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[Xperia Z5 Compact General] .corrupt.:
Looks like you guys were right. I've spent the last hours testing root, xposed, and zombie kernel in various combinations. Nothing works.

xposed produces a bootloop

zombie kernel doesn't boot at all

SuperSu (systemless and traditional) requires an appropriate boot image that isn't there at the moment.

I'll have to wait until all these components exist for Marshmallow. Meanwhile it's back to Lollipop for me.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] oomoom:
Thank you for taking one for the team and testing things out.

And so we wait...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] dillalade:
Can you accidently wipe your drm keys by using flashtool?

I'm asking because I know the drm keys reside in the TA partition somewhere... During flashing with flashtool it was doing various writes to the TA.

Or is wiping drm only ever going.to happen if you UL the BL?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ongjingxian:
Hi, Im from malaysia and hv received the OTA for marshmallow. I really like the improvement on speed of the software. Its pretty much as fast as a galaxy s6 now. This update doesnt bring anything interesting considering sony took 5 months for this update. Bloatware are reduced and sony allows us to disable some uninstallable apps. There are some bugs too, like the overlapping small apps tray and missing dialpad tones.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] supercakefish:
UK unlocked joined the party yet? Why is it taking Sony so long to roll out this update?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Guul:
Same story with customized NL... :crying:
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] .corrupt.:
If you're worried about that, just use Sony's official flash tool. I can't tell you that it absolutely won't happen but it definitely shouldn't. TA is wiped during unlock and upgraded with every new firmware release on a locked phone. So each firmware release has its own set of TA keys. That is why we needed to downgrade back to the exact version we used to make a TA backup to relock our Z1Cs.

In general, though, there shouldn't be a reason to use Androxyde's tool if you're still locked.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] darktheory:
Nope. Only bought an unbranded version thinking id get updates quicker as well :mad:
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] .corrupt.:
Tommy-Geenexus merged the new kernel sources on his github literally 15 minutes ago. Maybe this will proceed faster than we thought.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] crystaly16:
Volte can be enabled for o2 Germany branded version, so chances are good for t-mobile :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] c0py:
Is that this tool: http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/

Does it support Z5 devices?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] pigglett:
02 UK is out
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] goRt:
For 2 days!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] pigglett:
Only showed today for me with OTA
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] goRt:
It's been in xperiafirm / flash tool since Monday ;)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] km8j:
Is that new for MM?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] thesebastian:
They should release UK asap!!

Android N Preview was just released for the Nexus and this phone in custom UK is still waiting for MM!

http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...-for-nexus-5x-6-6p-9-player-and-pixel-c-here/

Sent from my E5823
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ctap001:
You might have somehow received the firmware for the E5803 compacts.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mumineek:
Cz

Czech - Europe, right now via OTA. Z5 compact.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] crystaly16:
Not sure, I switched from unbranded germany firmware, which did not support volte at all for any provider
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Lemming0815:
I can confirm that going through the whole process using the xperifirm which is included in the flashtool did the trick in the end. Building my own bundle always failed for some unknown reason. Being on customised IT version now in Germany
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ctap001:
Now that we're on 6.0, are there any third party lock screen apps that would play nice with the Z5c's fingerprint sensor?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Daniehabazin:
i had the same problem, i think the phone overheated and it said on the lockscreen that there were no hardware found for the fingerprint sensor. So i let it cool down and rebooted the phone, now it works fine.

Edit: replied to the wrong comment :(
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] thesebastian:
Anyone is having these gray icons like me? ( Screen / Cell Standby /Phone Idle)

Sent from my E5823
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] coldtech:
It can? How so/where?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Radeon1337:
Yes, it looks the same on my phone.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mahferer:
I have problem after 6.0

Small apps not working.. Touch Block works only in camera app

I updated with Pc Companion

???

---------- Post added at 10:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:48 PM ----------

I have problem after 6.0

Small apps not working.. Touch Block works only in camera app

I updated with Pc Companion

???
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] youvedone:
same here
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] x2srj:
I'm not convinced the battery is any better? About the same as lollipop for me and not as good as z3 compact did clean install too
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] dillalade:
2 audio related Bugs I've noticed:

[Locked Bootloader, customised Nordic, full wipe clean install.]

1) I use speaker phone on call a lot.

I'm noticing a much lower level of sound on speaker phone, can anyone confirm.

Even general audio playback is lower (tested certain YouTube tracks I listen to regularly, the levels are much lower then in LP.)

2) When on a call. Again on speaker phone..... And playing YouTube or Music via the music app. The person on the other end of the call can here the playback.

Can anyone confirm?

Neither of these things happened on LP
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] crystaly16:
There is a volte switch under Settings->More->Mobile Networks
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] rolo143:
Same. :/

Btw I think I might have lost drm keys because when I connect my phone via usb to pc companion says that can't check updates anymore or is not accessible, something like that. Can I flash drm keys again or they aren't compatible with MM?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] pilauda:
Can any one please explain how to fix this lagg with nova launcher and swipe down, expand notifications?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mickliq:
That's a known LP / MM bug. Nova advises you of it the first time you swipe down.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Sadman Khan:
Only way is to turn off animations in developer options
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kukuh05:
On marshmallows update i can't use third app file manager, if anyone has same problem like me? When I want to explore file using es file explore it say empty folder. Even though i had give permission to use strorage. And i experienced there's another bug that i can't use small extension widget on multitasking window, when i pressed one of widget on the middle and the effect that i pressed is home button function. Sorry for my bad english ?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] goRt:
Not for me (Nordic combined) I have to Settings > Search > VoLTE/strike]

I'm talking rubbish, I can add a toggle, but it doesn't display and doesn't show in the search
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] coldtech:
Add a toggle? In system settings? Can you explain? I don't see a tickbox under "networks"....
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] tudork:
Forgive my state of panic, but has anyone in Western/Northern Europe with an unlocked network free unrooted and untampered phone got the update, either via the computer or OTA? Thanks. It's hard to not get frantic about it, given all the super positive reviews. I know the update will come eventually but...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] goRt:
If I go into ui tuner I am able to add a toggle for VoLTE in the quick settings bar, it doesn't show in the bar so it is either disabled by three UK or not a feature in the ROM???

When the three UK ROM is available I'll flash that and see if the feature is available.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] pilauda:
To put from 1x to off on all 3?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] coldtech:
I'm in germany but seem to have a custom BE version. I was impatient and flashed the german O2 variant using flashtool.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] frankie99969:
I don't know if they're bothered about users switching to different softwares but this is surely encouraging it. I also don't know why I'm surprised by it every time there's a new update. I just don't understand the logic, first couple of days there were a couple of decent batches released each day, first thing yesterday 3 released and nothing since, it can't be to protect the servers on that evidence.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] raytheblacksmith:
Just checked and Sony Bridge for Mac connects perfectly well once I switch USB from "Charging only" to "MTP".
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Sadman Khan:
I guess so. I don't think window animation matters though. See which one fixes it
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] hmsdh:
I have encryption enabled with SD card too. when i receive the OTA update will my device keep the encryption or ?

btw still waiting for the update...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Gomezie:
Finally gave in and updated my device with the italian FTF... smooth as hell!

Just waiting for root now ;)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] darktheory:
Seems like none of z5 series for "Customized UK" has got an update
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] dillalade:
Dude forget waiting.

I flashed the Nordic customised. It's all gravy with my EE UK line.

Stop punishing yourself & do it already ;)

When UK customised does come about, then we can flash that over our Nordic one.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] goRt:
Root's there if you're brave ;)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Gomezie:
hahaha im not that brave ;)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] darktheory:
Unfortunately I'm too lazy to do it :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] dillalade:
Fair play.

Just FYI, I remember on the z3c, the UK customised took fkin forever. I had to go with Nordic even back then. Only through that experience have I decided to again bite the bullet.

I can upload the Nordic customised if you want mate. But if your too lazy to flashtool/xperifirm then I understand, but seriously you may be waiting longer then you think for UK customised OTA. Just a heads up
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] darktheory:
Cheers mate, I'll give you a shout if I change my mind :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] supercakefish:
I'm disappointed that Sony is taking so long to push out the update in the UK. The network locked phones have updates for a couple days now, whilst the unlocked is still excluded. Why?

I've just got my shiny new Galaxy S7. The difference between it and the Z5C is night and day in performance.

I will get round to selling the Z5C soon but I want to try Marshmallow on the phone before I do - who knows, it could be enough to convince me to keep it and return the S7! But don't needs to act fast as I'm not willing to wait too long.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] hmsq:
Just received notification for OTA android 6.0 for Customised UK
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ASLANOO:
I would be very happy if you upload nordic customized :)

I am lazy but not too lazy for that :)

If possible please on GDrive
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] supercakefish:
Finally! :D

Nice, I'll update mine asap.

Edit: scanned for updates but none were found. What the heck Sony? C'mon :/
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] dillalade:
My friend also received the MM UK customised OTA last night.

He just messaged me.

Keep pressing that refresh lads ;)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Guul:
Still waiting for customized nl...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] dillalade:
Will leave it there for a few days:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6e46LKf3A75T1RjMktxMm5taGs/view?usp=docslist_api
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Kallu609:
My experiences so far with the MM: HOLY BALLS IT'S FAST! Battery life is also significantly better.

Now we just need a root method...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ASLANOO:
Thank you very much, grabbing it right now.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] supercakefish:
Hearing all about how fast the phone now feels is really great but is making me feel a little guilty for buying an S7 now.

Performance and camera low-light performance were the two main reasons why I wanted to move on from Sony. Seems like one of those issues has been resolved (which is really awesome to hear don't get me wrong).

Had no complaints with battery life with this phone even on Lollipop.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] vex_sb:
Hi guys

I am also waiting, any link to download and install MM european version, all i need is english and not too much complicated install

thanks
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Sadman Khan:
It really is very fast. And using Manual Mode/S Auto with a few tweaks it's possible to take pictures like these. I absolutely love this phone now.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mtbfraser:
Do you have ee wifi calling? That's my only reason for waiting for the ee firmware
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] dillalade:
Maybe miscommunication.

I've installed customised Nordic.

You will need to wait for branded firmware update if you want WiFi calling.

For me the trade off is no EE bloatware, but no WiFi calling.

For you it will be the opposite.

:sly:
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] rolo143:
They said root on MM would be easier by using SuperSu with system less root, but then again I can't find a method to install it on my device. Is there any safe mode to root the device or do have to wait?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] toxic_garden:
using Flashtool w/ Xperifirm is far from complicated. And Nordic firmware is 100% compatible with european phones. So no need to wait for a dedicated version for your country.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Jose Viegas:
You're not alone. I just received an email notification saying my S7 will be delivered tomorrow. I'm sure I wouldn't have ordered it if MM had arrived to the Z5C 10 days earlier.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] RiTCHiE007:
You can always send it back for a refund because this s7 aint looking that great i must say software wise.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] supercakefish:
So true. However, I can assure you that the S7 is by no means a disappointment. The camera takes FAR better pictures in low light than the Z5C (I have done full evening/night-time comparison shots that I'll upload this evening) and the AMOLED display is definitely nicer to look at. I actually prefer Samsung's UI compared to Sony's - the theme store on the S7 outclasses the Z5C's theme store in every way imaginable and some simple things like setting a new wallpaper are more streamlined on the Galaxy phone. Far too early to make a concrete conclusion on how battery compares between them, but I already do miss having Stamina mode (Doze doesn't activate when the phone is in your pocket). Still, I'm getting fairly decent longevity out of the S7 and I'd say based on results so far it looks like it'll match the Z5C in endurance fairly closely.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] moist_line:
Correct me if I'm wrong here as I'm getting impatient with mm update for my phone. it's unlocked from amazon and currently using for tmobile USA. Should I simply wait for the official update to arrive or could I unlock the bootloader and flash it using the flash tool?

Total noob BTW.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] thesebastian:
Well the Z5 camera is the only disappointing thing in my opinion now that we have MM. (Performance and autobrightness is fine now).

But "it goes" anyway...(I still miss my previous camera with HDR+ no matter what some people say...this is a subjective decision). I'm fine with the camera but will swap this phone as soon as there is a Compact Nexus in a future (I hope they release one.).

So. You'll get better details with the Samsung camera (specially because of the drivers and maybe the type of the lense and specially the minimum focus distance in case is shorter than 12mm).

But I still prefer a worse camera and skip Touchwiz ui...I can't even stand Sony UI and system apps installed (I would love a stable AOSP release of the Z5).

Sent from my E5823
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] civicsr2cool:
No need to unlock bootloader unless you want root(which isn't available on mm yet), simply flash the ftf over what you have now and get your fingerprint scanner working.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ctap001:
Having no root is suffering.

>no TiBU

>can't hide album art in lock screen

>can't switch tracks using long press of volume keys
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Pox4eveR:
Where can I follow root updates of the Z5 series?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] RiTCHiE007:
For me its the other way around. I got so sick of touchwiz in the past that when i first got a xperia phone it was like a whole new level of android so im glad that i left samsung and swapped brands years ago.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Steven1145:
Too impatient to get the phone to work properly so I skipped waiting for the SFR (FR) OTA and used Flashtool to install the Singapore firmware. Works like a charm, no complaints at all for the moment.

And Flashtool was really easy to use, even for a total noob like me (I've owned quite a few Android phones, but never quite got round to flashing any of them)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] profir:
Woooow, what incredible difference! Bluetooth problems gone, heating/battery problems gone, camera lag / autofocus problems gone, fingerprint sensor problems gone. Now is by far the best phone I ever possessed. Way better than iPhone 6 where I'm coming from.

I flashed customized IT over customized UK, keeping all previous settings and apps. Everything is working flawless, definitely worth waiting the update.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Groofy85:
Downloading now(Yiey!). (Norway)

Wipe/Fabric reset and then install or just install??
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] thesebastian:
Yeah. I had an S3 and then went for more than 4 Nexus. That's why I don't like Sony changes to Android. But yes, Sony changes are 1000 times more accepted than Samsung ones.

Between Sony and Samsung I think the same as you. But between Google and Sony...I prefer the first one (in firmwares).

Sent from my E5823
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] RiTCHiE007:
Yea true nothing beats a nexus when it comes to updates and if google just made a compact size nexus i would have bought that instead of my xperia. But for now this will do the job and im glad that i did not preorder the s7.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] iozzo:
I would rather install and than reset to fabric
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] thesebastian:
Yeah me too. I hate to wait so much (I'm a nexus user like you). We don't even have a high customized UI to justify the delay.

BTW...you are trapped (like me) in the "Compact" size.

If the Nexus 5X were a 720p compact phone I would buy it without hesitation. (Google needs to release a phone like the original Moto X with 2016 hardware).

The good thing is that Sony will probably release Android Concept for Z5 users at the end of the year. If this happens, we could be enjoying Android N right away, without waiting half year for the OTA.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Phazonclash:
I suspect that's what they'll do... holding on releasing the ROM even if it's ready, just because they want to announce the Z6 before, in March. Not only this is/would be an ass move, it's also very disrepectful towards the people who paid to get their expensive phones.

I'm in the same situation as you: My next phone won't be a Xperia! I have many issues with my Z5, and some of these issues have been known since October. Not a fix in sight after 5 months and like 3 or 4 firmware updates. It's so bad I've been using my Note 3 for the last 6 weeks. That's an old phone but at least it works (bluetooth doesn't disconnect, Wi-fi thetering doesn't crash, I can go through the day on a single charge, it feels snappier and faster). The Z5 is gathering dust

The more time passes without a proper Lollipop update or Marshmallow release, the more I regret my choice. That was my first Sony phone and I tought they were better. I'm not impressed at all by them. Their offical ROM has been nothing but deception and troubles for me. I can't tether to my Surface Pro 4 because it crashes (An error occured bla bla bla), I can't listen to music/podcasts in my bar because bluethooth disconnects randomly, and I can't use it through the day without carrying my charger with me because the 2,900mAh battery drains like crazy, I have issues with different apps that randomly freeze and can't be relauched until I reboot the phone, etc.

That's unworthy of a 750$ phone and I feel ripped off.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] gwar11d2:
Noticed today when updating "Xperia Lounge" that the release notes say 'Optimized for Android M'... So maybe sometime soon....
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] KingKonga:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65215280&postcount=215

Got the same update. Maybe they're slowly updating all their apps for M.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mickliq:
I'm sure "eventually" there will be a MM update for the Z5c...after all, Sony is "committed" to it (!?). Reality is, they have cut back so much on headcount, they are probably short on resources and motivation. Of course, burning loyal users is one sure way to keep the spriral downward.

Right now I'm holding my breath for the Galaxy S7 in two weeks. It's a bit bigger than the Z5c but still one-handed and rounded, and with a proper battery and expandable storage plus an SD820, I suspect it answers the things that made the S6 a non-starter for me. I don't like TW, but there's not THAT much to deal with once you blow out the launcher.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] supercakefish:
I'm extremely tempted by the S7 because of the camera. It's going to be amazing. I'm lucky as I will probably get early access to the phone as I currently work for Samsung. I might even get it at my product training on 22nd-23rd Feb so not long to wait! Then I can decide whether I want to buy one for my own personal use.

Sadly though Samsung are taking just as long as Sony to provide a Marshmallow update.

So I'm also considering the rumoured iPhone 5SE but the poor camera will be a hard pill to swallow. It'd be nice to be able to use a phone one-handed though, something I haven't been able to do properly for years.

Hopefully Sony wake up soon and provide a really good update :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] thesebastian:
For me the Z5C size (and resolution) is a must.

And TouchWiz is another deal-breaker. (Yes, I know it's not the same TouchWiz I experienced with a Galaxy S3. But I won't give a second chance to another to Samsung unless it is a GPE or something like that).
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] supercakefish:
Yeah, size is another really important factor for me. Z5C is a lovely size, though still too big for me to use it one-handed! The only phone that would allow me to use it one-handed is the rumoured new iPhone, which is why it's on my radar.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] thesebastian:
One of the reasons could be the shape. The best shape I tried was the Moto X 2013. A but slippery but very ergonomic.

I'm using the Z5C with an IMAK Series 2 hard case and its more comfortable and less slippery than naked.

Sent from my E5823
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] baste07:
Sony doesn't care about our cmentw
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] TheEndHK:
There is an alternative called Galaxy Alpha with the same size of Z5c with 4.7" 720P Amoled, 2GB ram, note4 class cpu, 32GB rom, S5 camera. No MicroSD and IPX67 though. It comes with 1700mah but black model got 2500mah battery with back cover on ebay/amazon. It only got 5.0.2, planned to 6.0 but I think it will only happen later this year Q4. However, it got the lovely 4.4.4 so if you hate lollipop bcoz of radio battery drain bug or poor memory management, you can just run 4.4.4 until 6.0 out.

The 5.1.1 on Z5c is very buggy both camera and normal use. If the 6.0 doesn't fix problems, I will sell out and stick with my older Z1c until Z6c/Z7c. At this time, I tend to keep my Z5c bcoz of better screen and fast camera focus, wish 6.0 will fix all.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] thesebastian:
[MENTION=4006638]TheEndHK[/MENTION]

But we're complaining about receiving marshmallow fast and that phone is in the same boat. (Yes...We were talking about other Samsung phones too, same applies to that, but at least the hi-end one already got MM).

Sent from my E5823