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[Xperia Z2 General] CoLdIcE42:
what have they done to my phone ??

Upgraded via the whats new app.

The battery drains horribly fast -.-

The function that enables a data syncronisation between Windows and the phone via wifi was disabled -.-

Sony stamina mode doesnt exist anymore -.-

Want to create a backup via pc companion ? doesnt wor it tells you that your device is encrypted -.-

Want to downgrade without losing bravia engine etc.? well there is no legit rootkit available to gather the ta files -.-

Dont upgrade

seriously

DONT

PS: Can anyone tell if this issues are going to be fixed in another version like an update 6.1.1 ?
[Xperia Z2 General] Beliar0:
Jap. It looks like that, but there's only "portable storage" shown in the second screen. Did you have the choice to select internal storage with the original z2 mm update?
[Xperia Z2 General] :
i'm very happy on lollipop :)
[Xperia Z2 General] senthilvigneshkumar:
I too didn't get this. Did you insert the sdcard with phone on? I just got portable storage.

But the samsung s7 hack worked for me

Numbers are wrong though...

Who cares... I got 30 gb internal for app/file storage, 30 gb as portable storage and 16gb internal for rom(i can't install apps/save files here)

Not showing in es explorer(16 gb internal), even when connected to pc.

[emoji7] Install all big games without uninstalling any other app... Enjoy....

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For me battery is better than lollipop... I use gaming on data and wifi...
[Xperia Z2 General] Ningyou Higeki:
Hi bro, I tried to update SuperSU by flashing the zip on a custom ROM for z2 based on stock 6.0.1, but I lost root every time I did it. Is that normal? What can I do to solve it? Thx in advance.
[Xperia Z2 General] PRO>KOMP.<:
Here is video about Android Marshmallow for Xperia Z2, I will also search for best tip and tricks and make new video about it.

For now there is video reviewing Settings, Drop Down Menu, New Apps, CAMERA (07:19):

[YOUTUBE]ciL-Adm2EyI[/YOUTUBE]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciL-Adm2EyI
[Xperia Z2 General] Patrol619:
I have a quick question regarding rooting the Marshmallow. Can I create a pre-rooted MM ROM and flash it while I'm on rooted 5.1.1? Does that method still work? Will root and recovery work?
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
U'll have to full wipe. Otherwise u'll have no root access or u may get bootloop. Just backup all necessary stuff with TB and full wipe + flash. Enjoy pure MM with Root + Recovery :good:
[Xperia Z2 General] Patrol619:
So full wipe right before flashing pre-rooted package right? Is that all?

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[Xperia Z2 General] gitzz:
The user who are asking for Move to SD function. The function is still there in MM update, only the process has changed. Go to the app setting of the app u want to move to sd, click Storage option, if the maker has given the option to move the app u will see an option Select Storage.
[Xperia Z2 General] guhvanoh:
If you're on version 2.68, there is no need to update SuperSU. It has all you need.
[Xperia Z2 General] Ningyou Higeki:
Thx, but maybe I am an obsessive so I will feel worried if I can't update SuperSU to 2.71 or downgrade to the latest release 2.65.:(

BTW, is the SuperSU 2.68 in some updating tutorials in this forum specially modded?
[Xperia Z2 General] senthilvigneshkumar:
This is far different from using sdcard as internal though [emoji19]
[Xperia Z2 General] gitzz:
Yupp, obviously, but i would not like to use my card as internal storage ever. If something happens to my phone atleast the data in storage card is safe.
[Xperia Z2 General] senthilvigneshkumar:
Split the sdcard 32 gb internal, 32 gb normal sdcard... Files in normal sdcard partition won't be affected at all...
[Xperia Z2 General] gitzz:
Yupp I know, but I actually don't need it. Just happy with 16gb internal (7gb) free and 64 gb sd (19gb) free.
[Xperia Z2 General] senthilvigneshkumar:
Cool... I have lots of apps and big games. So i need the sdcard as internal the most. You have lots of files... So better you use it in your way :)
[Xperia Z2 General] cikoxda:
Anyone know how to have WhatsApp badge in new xperia home on 6.0.1?
[Xperia Z2 General] Ningyou Higeki:
I heard that the new Xperia Home doesn't have the permission to read the badges of third-party apps. If that is true, you have to add the permission by yourself or wait for the Sony devs to do it.
[Xperia Z2 General] dieccast39:
They f@@@ed the badges ! Omg sony

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[Xperia Z2 General] Ningyou Higeki:
Do you guys have problems with 4G LTE signal? I have three or four bars of 4G LTE signal at home if I'm on 5.1.1, but I can only have one bar or even no signal if I'm on 6.0.1. So I returned to 5.1.1.
[Xperia Z2 General] cikoxda:
I have this permission on WhatsApp...so it's need others permission?
[Xperia Z2 General] Ningyou Higeki:
No, it has nothing to do with What'sApp. It's only about Xperia Home. Xperia Home itself doesn't apply for the necessary permission so you won't find the switch you need in AppOps .
[Xperia Z2 General] reptile64:
Me too, 2-3 bars with 5.1.1 and now only 1 bar with 6.0.1 :eek:
[Xperia Z2 General] Don MC:
Signal bars are irrelevant. They can show anything. Only dBm is relevant. And an OS cannot decrease the signal that the phone receives. It's an antenna thing. 6.0.1 doesn't shrink your antenna.
[Xperia Z2 General] Ningyou Higeki:
If signal bars are not relevant to the real signal quality, why we need them on the status bar? If the system won't affect the signal the phone gets, why my phone sometimes loses 4G LTE signal with 6.0.1 but never does that with 5.1.1? In both situations, I put my phone at home and it's near the base station. Actually I can see the antennas on the building across the street.
[Xperia Z2 General] sems4arsenal:
Why have Sony stopped the roll out. Still nothing here in Egypt.
[Xperia Z2 General] Don MC:
Signal bars are only relevant to the fact that a phone manufacturer can decide what 4 bars or 3 bars or whatever stands for. The signal strength is measured in dBm and it can be checked in Settings/About phone/Status/SIM status. It is a negative number and thus a higher negative value is worse than a lower one. The maximum (best) value is around -60dBM and at around -110...-112dBm the phone loses signal.

The manufacturer can decide how many bars are shown at what level. I did a quick check and my phone shows full four bars at -89dBm, which is decent, but IMO not worth the full bars. IMO it should switch to 3 bars at -80dBm, 2 bars at -90, and 1 bar at -100 or so.

OTOH, the WiFi indicator has gone the other way. It shows less bars now than before (at the same dBm). It switches from 4 bars to 3 bars at -55dBm, from 3 bars to 2 bars at -70dBm, 2 bars to 1 bar at -75dBm.

Everything in between: It is up to the software to decode the received signal. That I do grant you. If the error correction software etc isn't working correctly, the phone may lose 'signal' earlier than before. There can also be differences in the Tx signal (transmission from the phone). If the cell tower cannot decode your signal, you're dropped.

EDIT:

The received signal strength is always the same. If you are, say, in a "-80 area", the signal strength is -80. No matter what the software version is.
[Xperia Z2 General] Patrol619:
Can someone else confirm that rooting a clean, fresh install of Marshmallow in KingRoot app worked for him? Because it worked on mine, I was able to install TWRP after that without any problems. Root checker also positive results. Only "not normal" behaviour was that every time i rebooted my Phone, KingRoot app dissapeared and had to reinstall it in order to give apps root rights. But it is no problem since we can flash SuperSU package.

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[Xperia Z2 General] Ningyou Higeki:
Although, as you say, the received signal strength is the same, my phone always loses 4G LTE signal with 6.0.1. So it's still meaningless to me when it comes to choosing a ROM to flash.
[Xperia Z2 General] vikrant7027:
Any way to silent camera and screenshot capture sound?
[Xperia Z2 General] kolithakasun:
I had received the update. But it drains my battery than lollipop.

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What can i do for that. Please tell me
[Xperia Z2 General] vikrant7027:
Battery life is way better than lollipop...Look for the apps which are draining battery in battery usage....if u don't find solution...do a factor reset or clean install...
[Xperia Z2 General] aliffasri:
Is this official update released in malaysia?
[Xperia Z2 General] medalogii:
Any sound mods or tweaks to increase general sound yet? ? I hope I'm not asking in the wrong Thread ?
[Xperia Z2 General] kolithakasun:
I did a factory reset. Is this is normal?
[Xperia Z2 General] vikrant7027:
Poor signal reception will drain your battery according to your screenshot...there might be other reasons too but this is sure.What Screen on time are you getting?
[Xperia Z2 General] FiveInline:
I have a D6503, bought it on eBay and it found all the updates available when i turned it on for the first time (Some weeks ago), i think it was 4 or maybe 5 system updates..

But i get no Marshmallow, either OTA or via PC.. I live in Norway, and i know people have got it already here on both Z2 and Z3..

Any idea why i havent got it? Should't i get it when i connect it through PC Companion?
[Xperia Z2 General] wadawads:
root?

Hi does anyone have instructions on how to root once updated to this latest build? thanks
[Xperia Z2 General] n3087:
It depends on the customization number of your phone. MM isn't live on all versions of Z2.

(you could find out your customization number via a File-Explorer path /System/build.prop

Line ro.semc.version.cust=****-****)
[Xperia Z2 General] Elshadstyle:
Guys please advice

as i still not got update for Xperia Z2

my one from Dubai , seems Thailand version

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how to check for which country and customize my Xperia Z2???
[Xperia Z2 General] n3087:
you've got to check your build.prop (you can see the path in the post before yours).
[Xperia Z2 General] Elshadstyle:
I have checked my Customization is Saudi Arabia.

can not put screen shot from my Phone here

but customize number is That's a phone with SA (Saudi Arabia)

1281-2117_R3C

Also checked with XperiFirm not see there update with end 570 , latest one for this XPERIA Z2 saudi arabia is end 232
[Xperia Z2 General] n3087:
If it's out of warranty, you could install another customized firmware via flash tool.
[Xperia Z2 General] kolithakasun:
I get top 5 hours yesterday. Its more like 4 hours today. Its not normal i think
[Xperia Z2 General] RPetit:
Home Screen ADJUSTMENT option is MISSING

Hello. I have Xperia Z2 (model D6543) upgraded to 6.0.1

My question is about how can I turn off the Annoying "App Suggestions" screen.

But this is the problem: I know how to make (Settings --> Google --> Home Screen --> move the slider to get rid of it.

BUT for me the option "Home Screen" doen not appear. :rolleyes:

Any help? :good:
[Xperia Z2 General] o0 Matt 0o:
Are you talking about the app drawer one? I disabled it with Serajr Xperia X Xposed Module. You'll find it in the cross development section.
[Xperia Z2 General] FiveInline:
Thanks!

Seemed like i had the Saudi Arabia version, so i flashed the firmware using XperiFirm, choose Telenor Norway and flashed it with Xperia Flash Tool.

:)
[Xperia Z2 General] reelaax:
Same thing about you and in Saudi Arabia I still have no update and I don't know what to do with the smec version too

Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] sems4arsenal:
No update here in Egypt yet, should I download any FTF or wait for a new release where it fixes the bugs found?
[Xperia Z2 General] RuffBuster:
I really dislike this new update... Damn google for replacing swipe home to launch Google search with "holding" the home button to launch Google ontap/search. Don't think much to this ontap stuff, don't find it brings much... surely they could have still kept the swiping function in there also.

Also the animations just aren't as smooth as they were on Lollipop, maybe they're OK or slightly better when scrolling thru lists and menus but things like rotating your screen like inside of YouTube are just crap compared to Lollipop. I loved how smooth the screen used to rotate. Yeah its a small thing, but why have they gotten worse now??

My WiFi signal and maybe my phone signal has dropped in performance, and WiFi was never great before! Rooms where I used to get low WiFi reception I now get no working WiFi...

Is it me or is the camera not as good as it used to be on Lollipop? Or is that just me trying to pick faults in MM?

I really want to like this update and some things are better or the same, like battery seems to be a little better now, though I still need to test this thoroughly. Small apps now hides when scrolling thru recent tasks, though I will remove this thru root anyways. I dunno I'm 50/50 on this new update. Maybe it will grow on me. But I am in 2 minds about going back to Lollipop.
[Xperia Z2 General] kokesh:
Camera is definitely not worse, I would even go as far as saying that the focus seems to be faster and light sensitivity seems to have improved also a bit.
[Xperia Z2 General] PRO>KOMP.<:
Here is video about Android Marshmallow for Xperia Z2 Tips and Tricks.

Works great!

[YOUTUBE]tHP6hcT1G78[/YOUTUBE]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHP6hcT1G78
[Xperia Z2 General] safsaf17:
I have the same saudia arabia version, so thia version will not get the update ota?

And i noticed that u said if it ia out of warranty i cant get the update ota, so how i can check if it ia out of warranty or not

Edit :

I just checked for the warranty on Sony website and it is still valid,, still i can get the update ota, or i should flash it????
[Xperia Z2 General] RuffBuster:
I'm not sure myself. It "may" focus faster, but I "feel" it's not as sharp as before, maybe... Wish I had 2 Z2's to compare lol.

Even though we've lost stamina mode, for me battery is definitely better than before. Not to bothered about Ultra Stamina as I never used it, but would of been nice to still have.

Maybe the speakers are louder??

Also my Bluetooth speaker seems to be a little crappy now. Definitely worked on lollipop.

I'm going to flash back to lollipop in next few days to test and decide where I'm going to stay.

EDIT:

Decided to give MM a little longer... Just replaced my back glass and camera has improved dramatically! Seems the faint scratches on the lense fudged up my focus. Though I'm still not to sure of the low light performance, but that's gonna be some more testing after work tonight.

Though I had issues with my Bluetooth speaker, my Bluetooth headphones work great sooo... Think the phone is dropping performance after a few minutes of not being touched, some kind of power saving which effects Bluetooth connection? First few tracks play fine but then the rest start to skip. Gonna look for some root mod to keep phone awake with Play Music and test.

General performance doesn't seem to be as smooth as Lollipop. Things like swipe keyboard and jumping between apps don't seem to be as smooth. Maybe I can live with it. Maybe....
[Xperia Z2 General] jamesbdx:
Just thought I'd let people know, there's a new version that came out this morning for beta users: 23.5.A.1.151

There are improvements in multi-tasking and stamina mode is back, not as good as on lollipop bit at least it's back.

Before anybody asks, I can't share it like I shared earlier beta firmwares here simply because Sony have specifically told us (the beta testers) that we wouldn't be able to come back inside the beta and get the updates anymore if we leave it. And if I mess around rooting my phone again or anything, I wouldn't be able to install OTA updates, so basically we're all screwed, the firmware can't be extracted.

Here are a few screenshots...
[Xperia Z2 General] jamesbdx:
A couple more screenshots. Overall, things seem good so far, a lot of beta testers are complaining about the stamina mode but I don't personally use it so I won't give any feedback on that.
[Xperia Z2 General] vikrant7027:
Strange reboot daily in the morning around 6 am

Since 2 days I am having a weird problem...my phone reboots around 6 am in the morning from 2 days.What might be the reasons for this? I am using greenify with no mod,no xposed install. I use greenify to hibernate apps...nothing more. Any help is appreciated.... Thanks
[Xperia Z2 General] SplinterCell7:
SD card issues in Android 6.0.1 + first impressions

vikrant7027, I am not competent to solve your issue, however, I have run into reboot issue myself. Have no clue if they are related at all... Perhaps, it may give you a direction.

At some point after installing 23.5.A.0.570 FW on D6503 (after a couple of days of usage), when turned on, the phone will go on a reboot loop:

1. Sony/android on black background

2. purple startup screen

3. starting apps x/y

4. start all over again

After flashing a new system, it did start alright on first boot, however, was back to loop on the second.

Only then I have discovered that the issue is in my SP Elite microSDXC U1 64GB card, formatted as exFat.

Solution I have figured out so far is to pull out the card for booting, and then after the system is up, pull it back in.

Not the most elegant soution, however, it does the trick.

Two questions^

1. are these issues linked

2. perhaps, someone has a solution?

P.S. Overall impressions of Android 6.0.1:

Pros:

1. updated look (very nice)

2. auto silent mode: during metings planned in calendar + at set time (I use 9 PM till 6 AM)

3. backup of everything

4. updated camera app. I find it easier to use

Cons:

1. I feel it drains the battery faster when using the phone

2. no stamina mode (is it really obsolete?)

3. no option to use sd as internal storage/to format sd card from the device
[Xperia Z2 General] n3087:
you could install another FW using xperifirm/Flashtool. But if you do this, you will loose any warranty options.

I think firmware would come to SA. Just takes some days more. Didn't actually understand when which country gets the update.
[Xperia Z2 General] safsaf17:
Thanks, it is better i wait
[Xperia Z2 General] gitzz:
Well I dont think it is an issue with the memory card format. I too have a 64gb card formatted as exFAT and i haven't faced any issue like that.

Or i can say i haven't faced any issue that any of you guy have faced (touch wood). For me it is the best update, seriously the best.

Better battery, better wifi, lesser heating, faster Bootup etc etc
[Xperia Z2 General] rinoa19:
Yes, no option for formating sdcard to internal mode. The value option...why why sonny..
[Xperia Z2 General] ocdex:
SD Card not detected after Marshmallow update

SD Card not detected after Marshmallow update. My device Sony Xperia Z2. Version 23.5.A.0.570. Model D6502.

Soon after the upgrade, apps started not detecting the part of them that were moved to SD card.

So I had to do a factory reset, after which there was no sign of the SD card that is still in the SD card slot of the mobile.

Forget the flex-storage feature, I just want the SD card to store offline data.

Please help. Let me know what else info is needed.

Thanks.

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Same issue I have faced.

Whatsoever I am not able to make my SD card available on the phone.

SD Card: Transcend Premium 300x XC Class 10 64GB microSD

Format: Quick Format exFAT - default allocation - formatting done on windows PC.
[Xperia Z2 General] kolithakasun:
What will happen if i flash another country marshmallows update?
[Xperia Z2 General] Monipeev:
What will happen? From then on, you'll get updates on new customization number, that software you potentially will have.
[Xperia Z2 General] sahher:
I didn't get the mm update in my country so I try this ROM and it work for me

Use this doze setting to improve you battery life

http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/root-doze-settings-editor-android-t3235130
[Xperia Z2 General] chris.k00:
I don't like the new camera. It doesn't allow you to focus manually in Video mode, because it hasn't a manual mode for Video any more! Also I think the focus in Video is very slow. More then 3-4 Seconds to focus is simply to much!
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
I'm using htc one m8s headphone on my z2 when I receive or call someone this ****ing destroys my ears with f$cking beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee sound, Any possible way to fix it? A damn noisy sound like old tv lost tv signal :D

Same on stock headphone and I hear every noise around me lound and clear which is damn annoying. Didn't have that issues on lollipop

Using latest official build.

PS : I did flashed a sound mod.
[Xperia Z2 General] szpuntoo:
I have too with my xiaomi headphones

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[Xperia Z2 General] axelroll:
Currently I'm using Android 5.1.1 with Xposed and custom kernel, I'd like to upgrade to MM, but I've been reading that .570 has a few issues, (some have been fixed in the new beta) so my question is, is it worth it to update to .570 or should I waith for a newer version?
[Xperia Z2 General] vikrant7027:
Almost all bugs in .570 have been fixed in newer update....so if you can wait,directly update to newer version later...otherwise you can update to 570.....no major bugs except microphone noice suppression is enabled by default and no way to disable it which makes other party difficult to hear you sometimes...
[Xperia Z2 General] gitzz:
I don't know if the noise suppression has to do something with FM Radio app or not. My FM radio app was disabled in Lollipop and when i did a upgrade to MM it is still disabled and I don't feel that any of the person I m talking to have complained about the voice issue.
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
Don't update now wait for a final release. 5.1.1 is great atm :p
[Xperia Z2 General] gema90:
HELP!

In call log only shows missed and received calls, when you call someone and finish talk,in call log shows private number
[Xperia Z2 General] antkalaitzakis96:
I had it on both lollipo and marshmallow..Guess it's the sound mod.
[Xperia Z2 General] Indashio:
23.5.A.0.570 with stamina mode

http://bbs.gfan.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=8309813
[Xperia Z2 General] reelaax:
Over heating problems and camera doesn't work because of the heat

The automatic mode use only 8mp when we have 20mp why ???

Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] adop40:
Link to the zip on MEGA. click

I hope it works, I've uploaded on MEGA for the first time. :fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z2 General] milister31:
Adop,that zip includes root? What about recovery?
[Xperia Z2 General] adop40:
As I wrote 1 page before, it contains root but hasn't any recovery. Follow my instructions for the recovery.

I only know that this worked for me installing the zip on the old. 486 beta.

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[Xperia Z2 General] milister31:
You think should work for 5.1.1 rooted?
[Xperia Z2 General] adop40:
I hope it. But I didn't test it. You can make a backup of your phone in TWRP and try to install.

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[Xperia Z2 General] milister31:
I will,thank you,you know how to enter to recovery with physical buttons?
[Xperia Z2 General] adop40:
Yeah, VOL down for TWRP.

Let us know if it worked. ?

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[Xperia Z2 General] Don MC:
Install worked coming from 5.1.1. It is rooted, but it reboots as soon as I connect USB. Can't seem to install recovery.

EDIT: It also rebooted when I fiddled with the sound settings.
[Xperia Z2 General] milister31:
I´m thinking in install a normal M FTF and then install TWRP for install the zip of Adop,what do you think? I I´m thinking in that because to install M recovery we have to delete the recovery folder and that´s on the root of the system.
[Xperia Z2 General] kalios:
it's mean u install 570 zip via recovery from niaboc 486 beta?
[Xperia Z2 General] adop40:
Yes.

I installed busybox also for the latest recovery from serajr a few days ago.

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