yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Nimda01:
I realized that most of 2015 Xperia devices have so many software issue compare to previous-gen models, despite having same android lolipop.

Mid-range phone like C5 and M5 got very buggy firmware too. (and worse than Z5's)

Hope that marshmallow update would fix all of issue....
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] baste07:
Hope is all we can do
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Kallu609:
http://i.imgur.com/OiRSZrx.jpg

This just appeared, wasn't there yesterday. Tapping it just tells me that System is up to date. Maybe a glitch, maybe a sign of something we've all been waiting for.

Using Nordic Combined stock rom.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] gwar11d2:
Yep, Xperia Care shows the same for me too...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] thesebastian:
Conect the phone to PC Companion and see if there is an update

Sent from my E5823
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] jkaart:
I think it's only customization update...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Nimda01:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=65230501

This guy using nordic too. Only customization changed from R14B to R17B.

Build number is still 32.0.A.6.200
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] supercakefish:
Is it a competition between Sony and Samsung to see who can take the longest to provide important software updates to their flagship phones?

I don't regret getting the Z5C instead of the Nexus 5X as the latter's still just too big (never mind the 6P), nothing will ever change that fact. More and more I think my next phone will be an iPhone - specifically the iPhone 5SE.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Groofy85:
Thanks! Forgot to mention tough, I have a lot of problems. Tryed it all. Lagging and freezing problems, cant run filters on Snapchat. Overheating and major battery problem(8-12hours only).. Really want it to be solved now so I dont have to keep sending it back to the store and be back on old broken phone while they "repair" it =/ So yeah, therefor thinking a full wipe(again x3) might be a extra push ?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Xokoz:
Lets go little bit offtopic, I am buying a new phone and I have this as an option. I'll never go to Samsung crap again so please guys, tell me if this is worth buying. I like the size of it but you guys tell your experiences.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] EmZvr:
I installed Marshmallow, made a factory reset, installed only 10 apps and I had two days to test it and so far I am disappointed. I don't feel the extra speed everyone is talking about but even with LP the phone was not slow for me so no problems here. The fingerprint scanner works just as bad as LP and I even think unlocking takes longer in some cases.

And what I really don't like is now the FM radio app is buggy as hell and I use this app a lot. It is slow and hangs all the time. This phone continues to fail at the most basic functions for me.. Also the beautiful animations it had are now gone. Here's a video to demonstrate the issue:

[YOUTUBE]tzc_TkKMF94[/YOUTUBE]
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] coldtech:
The fingerprint sensor was great for me with LP, with MM it seems a tad slower but still works fine. Maybe there is a hardware issue with yours?

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It's a good little phone with a great battery. It depends what you are looking for. If a great camera is not what you need, this phone might be for you. There really is nothing else that compares, especially considering the small form factor and that it has a microSD slot. Only issue for me really is the somewhat disappointing camera. It's not a bad camera, but does not live up to expectations regarding what Sony claimed and what the camera specs might lead you to believe.

It's fast, small, lasts long, has a fingerprint sensor and now an (almost) up to date OS. In my opinion it's a bit overpriced, but that really depends how much of a deal you can get it for.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] raytheblacksmith:
Lollipop: "Why did I buy this. My Z3C was much faster. What a mistake. How could you even put this out, Sony. It's heating up all the time, battery is like Samsung Galaxy S3, and LAGS ARE KILLING ME".

Marshmallow: "Holy crap, lions. This phone is amazing. I am so happy. Everything works. Hey, I just realised it hasn't been hot except for when I was charging and downloading Spotify tracks for offline listening. What? It's 8:40pm and battery is at 78%?! I love you Sony!"

Shorter version: this should have never been released with Lollipop.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ctap001:
It's the best choice if you're looking for a sub 5" phone, which isn't saying much. It's all about preference.

Lollipop was a mistake. I was having problems with charging, as well as lag and heat, almost immediately after I switched to lollipop on my Z1c. A few months later my battery expanded. I believe lollipop killed my Z1c.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Sadman Khan:
This is as accurate as it gets
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Xokoz:
Thanks to all of you! I decided that I'll become happy owner of Z5C tomorrow. :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] raytheblacksmith:
Since flashing MM I indeed became a happy owner of Z5C! I was seriously considering selling it and... and then I didn't know what to do because I REALLY don't want to give Samsung any of my money, but S7 is the only product that comes close to my requirements. So I am really, really happy it didn't have to happen.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] iiicentury:
After flashing the marshmallow update on my z5c, I keep getting notification that Google play store does not work and when I start it, it ends immediately with the error" unfortunately, Google play store ended". Any help?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] chris100575:
I had that on mine after a dirty flash, factory reset from the settings menu fixed it. It's running like a champ now!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] langeveld024:
Perform factory reset.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] iiicentury:
Okay I will try it thx

Edit: IT worked thanks :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] supercakefish:
And unfortunately it has cost Sony dearly as I preordered a Galaxy S7 and am loving it. If Sony had pulled itself together and given us Marshmallow sooner (or at least patched up their Lollipop software) I would have probably stayed but Sony didn't react quickly enough. I still really like the Z5C but I am also quickly falling in love with the S7 and am very unlikely to return it unless there are any unforeseen disastrous issues with it over the next week or so (hopefully not *knock on wood*).
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] RiTCHiE007:
For the people that need the basic icons packs and 1 custom s6 pack can download and install the apk's from here https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B6oYDQQEaRfVMEtBa2NkdjFVTW8&usp=sharing&tid=0B6oYDQQEaRfVSjFMRzBKX3F4T2M
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] oicirbaf:
Hi guys,

I've been reading the post from its beginning, now I'm very happy that MM is arrived to us!

I have a quick question, I'm a really newbie on this flashing stuff... I haven't received the update nag from sony. If I go to About Phone it says that my device is up to date... so the update won't install.

If I flash my device using flashtool, Will I lose sony keys and all that "official" stuff? Should I wait until the update appears on my device by itself?

Thanks!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Jose Viegas:
Arrgghhh you shouldn't have said that, now I'll have to keep it too :silly:
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] RiTCHiE007:
Hi, First of all welcome and this whole flashing isn't that hard and you will keep your bootloader keys because it doesn't unlock anything so you have full warranty :)

But just download your firmwares from the flashtool program and double check your model number because they are different version of the z5c out.

If you want to keep all you files and app on your device then check the box on the upper right and uncheck all option there and if you want a clean install then select everything there.

It may look like the program is freezing on the last part but thats just due to beeing extremely slow and can take up to 10-15 minutes to be done.

After that you should have MM the way you want because most of the time the OTA update can be a branded version with crapware and you have the power to select your own version whats suits your need.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] jenci8888:
Quick question: (I don't have Xperia Z5C owner, right now i am using Xperia SP, there's why i reason to waiting Xperia X Performance, if it's not happening in September, then buying Xperia 5C.)

-How does improves performance on Anutu Scored than Lolilop?

-How does Camera improving autofocus while quick to passing bike, cars etc?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] RiTCHiE007:
Yea you should and from what im readin the april MM update could bring us stamina and RAW!!!!!!!!!!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] thesebastian:
Well I don't care about stamina. But I really want to have RAW and stable camera 2 API to use this phone with any other play store camera

Sent from my E5823
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kevinwu128:
Can someone tell me the option in Flashtool to keep all existing user data/apps for upgrade? I know it's a dirty upgrade.. but i'll give it a shot.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] RiTCHiE007:
Leave everything unchecked in the right uppper box and then flash to keep all your data.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kevinwu128:
Thank you RiTCHiE007!

I just found a screenshot on the web, is it just DATA and CACHE i need to leave unticked? I can leave APPSLOG ticked?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] TheEndHK:
X will probably release in June but might be available later in some countries around July. Nowadays, Sony firmware isn't as good as past days and to be honest, it is real questionable to pay such a high amount to get XP. If I'm you I won't do that, better wait for 2~3 months to check all feedback and reviews. Ended up, you are still well fit into the Sep/Oct time frame if you take this to account.

Z5c should be price dropped a lot, indeed it is worth for it's price now consider you are still using SP which is quite old.

The Z5c focus isn't bad but all you need is shutter speed for car, turn on Sport mode.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] jenci8888:
Thanks. I would go September after looking reviews.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] TheEndHK:
X series is just a premium line of mid range with no 4K recording according to Sony white paper published, even the top of X Performance got no 4K. If you don't shoot 4K, you are good to go. That indicated there will be a real flagship later on Sep/Oct like every year(probably new compact too). It maybe called Z6 or XX Beast whatsoever... lol

Sony firmware is good up til 4.4.4. I have got Z1c and Z5c, you never try how bad of 5.0.2, 5.1.1 and the newly 6.0 nowhere near perfect though better than Lollipop. The problem is poor written, I don't think the X Performance will be any better on software side, hardware never being a trouble and always good on Sony. My personal suggestion is to get Z5c when it's cheap and software a bit mature now, not worth to pay much money for Sony to become a rom beta tester like all of us here.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] moist_line:
Finally got the generic update! So far so good. Only thing I miss is the swipe up home button which allows me to assign screen off... Now it's google on tap. Any way to turn it off?

BTW almost sold this phone for a G5. Hope battery improves because my old g4 did WAY better than this on lollipop.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ASLANOO:
Did anyone notice that you can swipe down in homescreen at any point and start "search"??
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] TheEndHK:
Z5c 6.0 consumed me a lot of battery with bluetooth on, dropping about 0.7~0.8% addition per hour.

I've heard MM on G4 is a mess however but on the other hand G3 is excellent well, I've got a G3 now running on stock MM with underclocked CPU to save battery got 4~5hrs of SOT, I think it's good considered it got 5.5" 2K screen with just SD801 powerhouse. Speed is as fluid as Z5c MM, I think G3 3GB ram is very helpful.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mele80:
Yes, annoying. I removed it :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ASLANOO:
HOW?? :) It's really annoying.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] vex_sb:
whaere can i find link to download nordic firmware ??

thanks
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ASLANOO:
Nordic Firmware is on page 57

thanks to dillalade
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] bartrulez:
Need a tutorial how to flash the nordic firmware. THX :angel:
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] 30floh00:
Can anyone tell me, what the actual difference between nordic and maybe sometime this year arriving german customized version is? I reaaaallly think about flashing after waiting for days... thanks guys. :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] beggar23:
I have Nordic installed on my "German" phone. I can't tell you anything about differences, but after installation (and factory reset before) the set-up was already in German. All is fine since 3 days. Go for it! :thumbup:
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] 30floh00:
Hahaha thanks! Now as I read it "German" phone sounds somewhat wrong... :laugh::laugh:
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mele80:
Actually i think its not possible, i intalled nova launcher. Sorry for the false hope :(
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] toxic_garden:
only thing i noticed was the missing APN configuration. But going to the T-Mobile homepage and requesting a new configuration SMS was done in 2 minutes. :)

Apart from that, everything is perfectly fine and after running MM for 48 hours, i'm confident to say that MM is pure gold on this phone. Flagship feeling, finally!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] LeeCHeSSS:
Anyone else noticed weird yellow artifacting when turning on the phone again after it has been sleeping for a moderate amount of minutes (not consistently though)? The artifacting goes away after several seconds...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] webwude:
CE1 is out. Can someone download and create a ftf? This would be highly appreciated.

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[Xperia Z5 Compact General] beggar23:
I know, it gave me headache instantly. ;)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] coldtech:
Just use the flashtool. It's really not difficult.

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Use the flashtool. It also downloads the nordic firmware if you tell it to.

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You could also just use the german O2 version (that's what I did) and remove the O2 apps, they can be uninstalled.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Guul:
Tried to flash the Nordic FTF with flashtool but keep on getting an error (.sin).

What am I doing wrong?

Flashing my previous Z1 never gave these issues.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kerngehirn:
Is that Sri Lanka?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] webwude:
Central Europe ;)

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[Xperia Z5 Compact General] toxic_garden:
just try it once again. First time i had an error in the first .sin too, but using the same file and trying to flash a second time, i succeeded.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kerngehirn:
:D That makes much more sense. I was fixed on the country codes and searched CE which is Sri Lanka :D
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Guul:
Thanks, but tried it four times...

Could it be I am missing the Z5 Compact drivers?

How do I get them and install them?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] martideu:
What happens with the icon image of this...

Is in customized nordic ROM 6.0 on Z5c.

Enviat des del meu E5823 usant Tapatalk
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] toxic_garden:
all you need can be found here: http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/xperia-z5-compact-driver/
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Guul:
How do I get this installed?

Verstuurd vanaf mijn E5823 met Tapatalk
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] coldtech:
Go into flash mode (volume down + plug into PC) and do a "update driver" through the windows control panel. Another possibility: install flashtool and install the drivers it contains in the "drivers" directory.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Jose Viegas:
It's a bug, same with other ROMs.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] tudork:
praise the lord jesus mary and joseph! it's getting closer. of course, not in Belgium yet, but we pray that it will, soon.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Phidye:
Still not released in France! this is long wait. [emoji20]
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] supercakefish:
Still no UK? zzzzzzzzzz...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] raytheblacksmith:
Thanks for the info! Now should I flash it on top of the Singapore one... everything is working 100% and I can live with the "LTE" instead of "4G"... I don't think just the fact it's .NL is going to change my experience much....?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] milesg:
I cracked and installed the Vodafone UK version. My phone was actually supplied by Vodafone but ironically I switched to the UK Customized fw when that was released ahead of the official Vodafone version last time!

The only explanation I can think of is that some of the operators are dedicating more resources to testing / building customized fw now.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] drrobo:
Just got OTA notification for MM here in San Francisco. Now just to do some research as to whether to take it!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] vex_sb:
I put nordic firmware and now fingerprint sensor won't work ?? i was thinking its only US ?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] chris@r5:
Sh*t I'm not home till tomorow. Thanks for the heads up!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ctap001:
Did you download firmware for E5823?

Also I don't know how the fingerprint sensor performed on Lollipop, but the Z5c on MM has 100% detection rate even with weightlifting chalk on my fingers.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] santoshrane:
Update from India: Z5 compact.. Just got my update.. I later did a factory reset and reinstalled everything.

First hand: the camera opens faster than before.phone is more responsive then before and battery is also better as of now

Santosh Rane
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] vex_sb:
yea

on LP it was flawless, now i get 1/10 reckognition ... in fact he DOES vibrate but do not unlock the phone, but goes on "enter pin" screen ... some strange bug ... gona wipe it now and see ...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Schumi 01:
Evening all, just installed MM, quick question, i read somewhere, but for the life of me i cannot find it again, how to remove the google mic from the Lockscreen any ideas.

Thanks
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Sadman Khan:
You're probably using an app to lock your phone. Use the sensor to lock your phone

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Settings>Apps>Gear icon>Default apps>Assist and Voice Input >Assist App>None
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Schumi 01:
Brilliant thanks very much. :good:
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] iainmann:
Any sign yet of MM update for customised UK?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Yakkosmurf:
How long did you wait? I saw you did a reset and fixed it. I got this too, but after giving the phone 15 minutes or so (after I did multiple reboots with no joy) the update installed and all was well.

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I'm in the same boat. Last night, I used the flash tool and loaded the Customized Nordic version of Marshmallow. No need to mess with the bootloader. Phone is running a lot better.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] padmafox:
padmafox

XpriFirm says it is available, but I found the download kept hanging so used the Singapore Generic instead which works fine.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Yakkosmurf:
Thanks for posting these, but how do I use them? I installed one of the apk files on the phone, but I don't have a launcher other than what came with the MM version of Generic Nordic. I don't see any menu letting me select icons. What am I missing?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mele80:
Launcher settings, second from top
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Yakkosmurf:
In my Setting menu, I don't have one for Launcher.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] RiTCHiE007:
Just do a long press on the home screen so you see the options to pick a theme and on the right you see settings where you can pick the icons :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mele80:
Tap home screen and hold, there will be four new icons. Pick first from right.

Edit: too slow
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] rolo143:
How can I delete small apps? They don't work anymore on Marshmallow. :(
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] RiTCHiE007:
It works fine here bro and im also on MM.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Yakkosmurf:
Got it. Thanks.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mele80:
This is what i did, and it worked.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0VlKBTmvXArbVdsT21qakp6aEE/view?usp=sharing
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] FranzDages:
Quick question. When I go to Camera... settings... more... there used to be a choice for where to save pictures. Now there is only a 'Save Location" that I can toggle on and off. Does anyone know what this actually does? There is no sub-menu to choose anything. I'm hoping that having it toggled on saves to the memory card, but I don't know. Otherwise, MM seems to be an improvement, though I can't really judge battery life at the moment.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] RiTCHiE007:
LOL save location = geotag. For sd card you need to go down the list and you will see Data storage
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] FranzDages:
Thanks. It wouldn't let me scroll down earlier, so I thought I was missing something. I just tried again and it let me scroll down to other options. I though that maybe MM had changed everything around.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] RiTCHiE007:
Sony didn't change that much i must say but it runs butter smooth now and it now feels like a worthy successor to my old z3c :)

The new customize icons is a good step forward but shame to see that there is still now RAW support for this awesome camera. Almost bought a s7 because i was so unhappy with it on LP but now that it has MM and found out that the Z5 camera holds up pretty good against the s7 and even wins on some points so no need to switch :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] rolo143:
Thanks that worked for me, too. You can even disable other apps, with this command, it's actually pretty cool. :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] uchosen:
Just updated via OTA. My cell carrier info is now showing in the notification drop down. Can't swipe it away. Any way to make it go away? It's irritating.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Sadman Khan:
There's a "More" option. In case you don't find it, go to developer options and enable all animations to 1x
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mele80:
Actually i think its only hidden not disabled. Have not tried but maybe instead of hide you can use command disable .
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kukuh05:
Same here sometimes it work sometimes don't ?, where i can download adb shell? Or just using comman promt? Sorry newbie for that stuff ?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mele80:
I think you will need drivers for z5 compact from sony`s site and then this https://androidmtk.com/download-minimal-adb-and-fastboot-tool.

Tool will allow you make these changes in command prompt. Just start py-cmd.exe and hit commands or navigate with command prompt to minimal adb and fastboot folder and do the magic in there
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] martideu:
I flashed NOBA customized too. Fingerprint is ok. I make all wipes not sd.

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[Xperia Z5 Compact General] supercakefish:
Sony has custom icon support now in stock launcher? Wow, apart from giving us an optional toggle to disable small apps in multitasking window it sounds like they've fixed almost everything I disliked about the phone.

Such a shame on the timing. I probably wouldn't have felt the need to preorder a Galaxy S7 if only I'd got this update a few weeks ago. Now that I've got one though the camera handily beats the Z5C camera in low light conditions and the battery life seems to be very similar so I feel no urge to return it.

I do want to try out the Marshmallow on the Sony to satisfy my own burning curiosity. Still no UK unlocked update via PC Companion here.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mahferer:
bug

It works but.. Sometimes A stay overlap B.. This is a bug
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mele80:
Just cancel or return pre-ordered samduung and problem solved :)