yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZenFone 2 General] techprint:
How would I begin to install this? You have so many threads that I don't know where to start..
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
Installation # in first post

- You only need a system with access to the TWRP

- Before installation, you must perform a full WIPE

- The installer contains all the required files - best to install the ROM on MM Beta

- Do not forget about making a backup
[ZenFone 2 General] Zen apker:
How to root only base room WW-13.8.26.36 ?
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
3Minit :)

★✩★ TapTap in 7 HD ROM ★✩★
[ZenFone 2 General] kenbo111:
This should be in the development forums
[ZenFone 2 General] Zen apker:
Hope you can make video tutorial upload to youtube.
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
I do not see such a need

★✩★ TapTap in 7 HD ROM ★✩★
[ZenFone 2 General] hoanganh999388:
I wipe full and flash file zip successfully. But when I reboot, my fine show that: the file boot.img invalid! My fine can't run
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
there is no problem when you install rom MM beta

★✩★ TapTap in 7 HD 8.3 ROM ★✩★
[ZenFone 2 General] ChiDi9901:
This does not belong in the General section.
[ZenFone 2 General] hackergacon9x:
tk. Successfully!
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
Thanks to the appropriate button :)

★✩★ TapTap in 7 HD 8.3 ROM ★✩★
[ZenFone 2 General] Kirin_kid:
I flashed this firmware, when reboot, it shows "Error invalid boot image" and stop.

Please help, Thank!
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
Post #18

★✩★ TapTap in 7 HD 8.3 ROM ★✩★
[ZenFone 2 General] techprint:
How do you know if you MM beta?
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
"Low Speaker Volume issue"

I just finished working on it :)

I increased the volume:

- headphones

- The volume during a call :)

- The volume of music

All in all it was all corrected
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
Two New mods weather

★✩★ TapTap in 7 HD 8.4 ROM ★✩★
[ZenFone 2 General] Maroc1:
Can we have this rom for zenfone 2
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
No...

Well, unless someone will lend me this phone for weeks :D
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
no one writes .... zero interest ?

★✩★ TapTap in 7 HD 8.4 ROM ★✩★
[ZenFone 2 General] zombolo:
This rom is amazing. I have no words. On my Max I also deleted ANY google and ANY asus non system-app and downloaded fron the store only Aus Meteo, Asus Clock and Quick Memo. I editet also hosts file to block ads. Now I have the perfect phone. ^____^
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
and now versions will be even better :)

★✩★ TapTap in 7 HD 8.4 ROM ★✩★
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
mod who is better?

1

2

★✩★ TapTap in 7 HD 8.4 ROM ★✩★
[ZenFone 2 General] zombolo:
First one, with blue symbols!
[ZenFone 2 General] ronikovsky:
number one!! :fingers-crossed: :good:
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
Ok add soon :)

★✩★ TapTap in 7 HD 8.4 ROM ★✩★
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
New mods weather in #4post

★✩★ TapTap in 7 HD 8.4 ROM ★✩★
[ZenFone 2 General] Wmateria:
First flash, keyboard didn't recognized.. reflashed it again and everything works.. great work keep it up. :D
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
Changes compared to the stock - 8.6 (Update) :

- Update system applications

- Enable "install non market apps" (unknown sources) by default

- Tweak's in build.prop

* Modified save JPG images to 100% quality

* No logs in Kernel

* New settings for Wi-Fi

* New settings for DeepSleep

* New settings for rendering

* New settings for sensitivity and speed of the screen

- Add new wallpapers

"Low Speaker Volume issue" - volume Boost!! - mod by [MENTION=1706984]S3V3N[/MENTION]

I just finished working on it :)

I increased the volume:

- headphones

- The volume during a call :)

- The volume of music

All in all it was all corrected
[ZenFone 2 General] Wmateria:
I have noticed that the battery drain is much higher.. I've been using GSam battery monitor comparing stock MM and the usage is between 189mA and bit higher when the phone is not in use.. but on your Rom.. it can exceed around 350mA and jumps around fast in the 400's or even the 500's.. and this is everything disabled in the auto start manager with only having messaging and WhatsApp on both Rom and stock. I wonder if the Super user is the culprit, because I heard so many talks that the 2.76 super user is the reason for it. Am gonna compare the two more though. :)
[ZenFone 2 General] carval2k:
Allow me the size the font...

EXCELLENT! GREAT JOB

THANK YOU S3V3N

PS: How long does it needs on first boot? I quit and restart de flash process after 20min... I'm on the second boot after new wipe/install and seems to be hanged on boot animation (MM one)
[ZenFone 2 General] Wmateria:
For like around 6 minutes or something.. it is longer than the usual initial boot up.
[ZenFone 2 General] tr4usut:
I'm from Vietnam. Hope you keep update. Tks. tks button, of course :)
[ZenFone 2 General] jaro3:
How to back from or root the official 13.8.26.36?

Hi, thanks for your great work on the ZC550KL !!!

I got the Japanese ULA and managed to flash it to the official UL-ASUS_Z010-WW-13.8.26.36-user.zip (including the recovery)...

But it cannot be rooted or I cannot flash the TWRP from you (or any other) via the fastboot anymore :( So sad:

When trying to sideload 7_HD_8.0_by_S3V3N.zip or AutoROOTKernel_3.0_by_S3V3N.zip it says:

E:failed to verify whole-file signature

When trying some other options it's no go again:

fastboot flashing unlock

FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed)

fastboot flashing unlock_critical

FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed)

fastboot flashall WW_ZC550KL_V13.8.26.15_M3.1.39_Phone-user.raw

error: neither -p product specified nor ANDROID_PRODUCT_OUT set

Is there a way to get your TWRP (TWRP_3.0.2-0_by_S3V3N.img) installed in this state so I can proceed with the other tweaks?

Many thanks for any hints in advance!
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
New scrypt

Wysłane z mojego ASUS_Z010D przy użyciu Tapatalka
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
7HD 9.0 soon :)

New Kernel 4.0

- secure off

- selinux=permissive

Add MultiUser

Increase the volume steps in-call up to 20 (default 6)

Frees More RAM

Increase camera's photo and video recording quality

......end more :)
[ZenFone 2 General] tr4usut:
Waiting for new version :)
[ZenFone 2 General] zombolo:
Waiting for new kernel update! Please post it as a single update also, so I am able to flash it in my own modified rom.
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
9.0 will be a full rom not update
[ZenFone 2 General] carval2k:
Thanks... T think I had made something wrong, because I come from the previous beta rom with some garbage in it. After re-flashing beta 6.0.1 (raw file) I then successfully install this amazing rom.
[ZenFone 2 General] footskater:
thermal throttling

Hi S3V3N,

Thanks for your fantastic job on this so unfamous phone.

I am wondering if it is possible to modify the thermal throttling ? i tried almost everything but i can't make the CPU run at 1209 MHZ without throttling.

Could you help me or add some kind of option in your next update ?

Thank you so much.

(sorry for my bad english)
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
no thx no update!
[ZenFone 2 General] footskater:
Please help me, it would let us play pokemon go without any lags :D
[ZenFone 2 General] Wmateria:
Ah :) This is exciting with the new script S3v3n. :) i wonder though.. if it's possible to unlock all the other frequencies all the way to 200mhz rather than it being stuck on 800mhz as the minimum by default. :o
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
Hmmm ;)

✩★✩ TapTap in 7 HD 9.0 ✩★✩
[ZenFone 2 General] footskaterer:
Tell me you can force lock at 1209MHZ too :fingers-crossed:

i have tried ex kernel manager to change de frequency but when the phone starts to heat up, the frequency also starts to drop down.

i tried to look into thermal-engine-8916.conf but it is all encrypted.

thanks.
[ZenFone 2 General] awakensleep:
Be gentle I'm a noob?

Can I flash it in?

Base ROM - Android 6.0.1 WW-13.8.26.36

I'm on lollipop rooted zenfone max.

* LRX22G.WW_PHONE-12.8.10.82 and so on

* Downloaded a working TWRP 3.0.2-0 and your base ROM.

If its not too much, can I ask for steps on a successful flash.

Thanks a lot!?
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
Read first post

✩★✩ TapTap in 7 HD 9.0 ✩★✩
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
New tweak :)

✩★✩ TapTap in 7 HD 9.0 ✩★✩
[ZenFone 2 General] footskaterer:
I gonna try it and if it works you deserve a donation.

Thank you so much.
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
He is working on the ideal settings. I will keep you informed

✩★✩ TapTap in 7 HD 9.0 ✩★✩
[ZenFone 2 General] tr4usut:
How can I install script?
[ZenFone 2 General] footskaterer:
1. unzip

2. put 2 files in /etc using any root explorer
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
Edition.....

✩★✩ TapTap in 7 HD 9.0 ✩★✩
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
Termal 3D GameMode

Install in TWRP

delete..... add to ROM soon.

✩★✩ TapTap in 7 HD 9.0 ✩★✩
[ZenFone 2 General] footskaterer:
You are a genius S3V3N !

Thank you so much.

Sending you 10 more bucks :good:
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
thank you very much

✩★✩ TapTap in 7 HD 9.0 ✩★✩
[ZenFone 2 General] tr4usut:
New age for ZenMaxx :). Tks [MENTION=1706984]S3V3N[/MENTION]

Gửi từ ASUS_Z010D của tôi bằng cách sử dụng Tapatalk
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
now testing some settings . I am able to speed up the Adreno 305 by ~ 8 % . it's always something

✩★✩ TapTap in 7 HD 9.0 ✩★✩
[ZenFone 2 General] footskaterer:
it's already perfect imho.

i am using your "Termal 3D GameMode" tweak with GLtools to play very hungry game like pokemon GO and it is working perfectly.
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
if anyone can give test of Antutu 7 HD 8.6 ?? You can ask for the result
[ZenFone 2 General] footskaterer:
Here is my result.
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
new settings ;)
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
16 minutes into the game Colin McRae - the phone does not heat up :) CPU is not slowed down!
[ZenFone 2 General] footskaterer:
How did you do that ?

i would like to try the new tweak on pokemon go because this game is so badly optimised and it also heat up the phone so much because it also use gps.

Thanks.
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
7 HD 9.1 - send you the link to the PM as soon as I finish (for some ~ 2h)
[ZenFone 2 General] footskaterer:
It improved a little bit with the new rom. And it is still stable in pokemon go.

Thank you !
[ZenFone 2 General] footskaterer:
Useless question but i am wondering why in asus mobile manager > automatic startup i can no longer see google play and google services but in stock rom it was possible.

Thanks.
[ZenFone 2 General] msr@:
more power consumption when compared to stock version

[MENTION=1706984]S3V3N[/MENTION]

i am using 8.6 update everything is fine except power consumption......before it used to come 2 days but after only 28 hrs is coming...hope u will fix it soon
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
impossible ;)

★✩★ 7HD™ ✩★✩
[ZenFone 2 General] ShadowReaper1:
Why are you not compiling kernel from source?
[ZenFone 2 General] footskaterer:
Runing time with new rom hd 9.
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
whether you work multiuser?

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★✩★ 7HD™ ✩★✩
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
MuliWindow fix :D

★✩★ 7HD™ ✩★✩
[ZenFone 2 General] footskaterer:
I noticed the icon for multi user but i don't use it.:good:
[ZenFone 2 General] dadashi.reza:
This page for Asus zenfone 2 No for asus zenfone Max!!!

what happen here???
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
Hehe:)

★✩★ 7HD™ ✩★✩
[ZenFone 2 General] carval2k:
Hi S3V3N,

Allow me the question... Where can I get the 8,6 version?

The link on this thread points me to a file "7_HD_8.0_by_S3V3N.zip"

Thank you!
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
Post #3

★✩★ 7HD™ ✩★✩
[ZenFone 2 General] tr4usut:
​

Install update to 8.6 at post #3
[ZenFone 2 General] Sufiyankhan1994:
Will this work on Zenfone max snapdragon 615/ 2016 Edition?.. because it received the same update.
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
how to collect and buy this model is so

★✩★ 7HD™ ✩★✩
[ZenFone 2 General] Wmateria:
Only the 410 version.. well.. that unless he gets the 615 version.
[ZenFone 2 General] ShadowReaper1:
Nope Different Chipsets,Drivers,Libraries And Kernel Source:p
[ZenFone 2 General] markroland79:
how to fix Unfortunately, Contacts has stopped.? it happened after flashing the 7HD 8.6 version, btw i flashed first the 8.0 version then..thanks for the help
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
Wipe dalvik/Art

★✩★ 7HD™ ✩★✩
[ZenFone 2 General] markroland79:
tnx man, i'll give you an update..btw nice ROM..keep it up :good::good:

---------- Post added at 11:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:18 AM ----------

hi there, can you teach me how to edit host so i can block ads too, thank you so much in advance [MENTION=1618949]zombolo[/MENTION]

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no luck at all [MENTION=1706984]S3V3N[/MENTION]

[IMG="after wiping the Dalvik, still got this error"]https://s31.postimg.org/att5jnhej/Screenshot_20160728_143614.jpg[/IMG]
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
All ok

★✩★ 7HD™ ✩★✩
[ZenFone 2 General] markroland79:
any more advice? i can't save contact and even call
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
you are the first to submit problems

★✩★ 7HD™ 9.3 ★✩★
[ZenFone 2 General] markroland79:
ok, maybe reflashing the update can do..

---------- Post added at 12:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:10 PM ----------

re-flashing the update did not work....
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
Dirtyflash...

1. Rom 8.0

2. Update 8.6

★✩★ 7HD™ 9.3 ★✩★
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
Wipe Data :)

★✩★ 7HD™ 9.3 ★✩★
[ZenFone 2 General] markroland79:
i'll just try to re-flash the 8.0 again followed by 8.6, hopefully it all goes well..
[ZenFone 2 General] markroland79:
after re-flashing 8.0, new problem arose, the keyboard won't pop-up during set-up, it won't let me type the password of our wifi..what must be the problem?
[ZenFone 2 General] Wmateria:
it happened to me as well before.. you just have to reflash the rom.
[ZenFone 2 General] poccoyo:
gonna have to try this. ?
[ZenFone 2 General] markroland79:
Tnx for the new lead..i will try that later
[ZenFone 2 General] mrichiem:
Great job on this ROM [MENTION=1706984]S3V3N[/MENTION]! I flashed it straight from latest Lollipop build with latest TWRP. I did an advanced wipe, checking all the boxes except external sd card, flashed the ROM and it booted. Got the no keyboard error, so I flashed it again and IT WORKED :) ... Just finished flashing the 8.6 update and will start restoring my apps etc...
[ZenFone 2 General] likenatural:
In TWRP Recovery ,

1. Wipe -> Wipe system, data, Dalvik, cache, Internal memory

2. Main menu -> Copy the file for 8.0 rom and update 8.6 ( Use Mount -> Enable .. to mount Internal memory in PC after wiping as in step (1)).

3. Flash rom 8.0

4. Flash rom update 8.6

5. Wipe cache/Dalvik

6. reboot

7. Will take around 5-10 mins to boot.
[ZenFone 2 General] jaro3:
S3V3N, is it possible to selectively uninstall some of your mods? I got some problems e.g. the upper pull-down menu stopped working when installing your Weather mod without installing the CenterClock mod and now (all mods installed) the autobrightness cannot be switched on/of in the pull-down menu by simply tapping on it... Otherwise it works great, thanks!
[ZenFone 2 General] markroland79:
Tnx man, i will try that later..
[ZenFone 2 General] zombolo:
Is there any way to revert VOLUME BOOST mod (Low Speaker Volume issue)? Audio now sounds distorted to me. Many thanks for your hard work S3V3N!
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
He is working on a completely new rom

AROMA installer !!

The new kernel

new modifications

New CPU settings

The new sound setting (3 settings)

New TWRP

and many others.........
[ZenFone 2 General] jaro3:
Great, can you please increase the mic volume, it's still low on calls. Also I cannot get the 200 and 400 CPU states even with you latest mod:
[ZenFone 2 General] hackergacon9x:
Can you share your lasted rom 7hd 9.4
[ZenFone 2 General] ShadowReaper1:
Kernel Compiled From Source?

And Who Is He?:eek:
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
Return to stock

★✩★ 7HD™ 9.3 ★✩★
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
I do not know who you are. not given topic . No, thank you . .... do not ask !

★✩★ 7HD™ 9.3 ★✩★
[ZenFone 2 General] footskaterer:
Aroma is an awsome idea. Keep going nice work.

Thanks.
[ZenFone 2 General] jaro3:
I don't want to wipe all my data/apps+settings now ...

How do you exactly return to the stock, is flashing from fastboot the only option?
[ZenFone 2 General] Anand N v:
PLZ HELP

BRO PLZ HELP.......IM STUCK AT BOOT LOOPING

JUST FLASHED ROM USING TWRP(DIRTY FLASH)

AND ITS START BOOT LOOPING:( :(

AND CANT GET IN TO RECOVERY:crying::crying:
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
Read read read read First post

★✩★ 7HD™ 10.0 ★✩★
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
as soon as I finish the final versions of the first I will get :)
[ZenFone 2 General] footskaterer:
You must have done something wrong. You have to start from the beginning now.

1. flash rom beta using "Asus Flashing Tool"

2. flash TWRP

3. full wipe

4. flash HD rom
[ZenFone 2 General] Anand N v:
thx bro..........

Flashed mm official

changed kernal to beta

flashed twrp

full wiped

flashed 7 hd

rebooted succesfully

the problem is .my downloaded file was corrupted... Sorry to disturb
[ZenFone 2 General] likenatural:
Flash MM beta from here, http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2016/05/rommarshmallow-beta-android-601-zenfone-max.html .

Flash TWRP ( Find it from this forum, if you do not have already ).

Then Go in TWRP recovery and follow the steps as in http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=67949790&postcount=109
[ZenFone 2 General] markroland79:
thank you guys for the help, sorry for the late update..it's all working fine now...great ROM [MENTION=647522]s3ven[/MENTION], keep up the good work man..
[ZenFone 2 General] markroland79:
one problem, i can't successfully root my phone after flashing the ROM, what must be the problem?
[ZenFone 2 General] ritingtheman:
please fix the BUG data outo ON and outo rebot please fix THANKS

please Fixes thankss :)
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
do not ask!
[ZenFone 2 General] GokulGiga7:
Twrp cannot be installed on zenfone max[Z010D][official updated android MM13.8.26.36]

Twrp can't be installed on my device with officially updated android 6.0.1 from OTA.i dont know why this happens..

I've installed twrp and rooted on my device before i updated android 6.0.1 from OTA update.i've unrooted my device and flashed back to stock recovery and updated to marshmallow now.

Bt now the twrp doesn't got flashed on my device.tried many time from csc mode.nothing changed. :( what to do :confused:

Also,i've tried to flash different version of twrp. :crying: :eek:

All method shown on web does works on only beta version of marshmallow on zenfone max.

If you know how to root official android 6.0.1 updated from OTA pls let me know..thanks :o :cowboy:
[ZenFone 2 General] markroland79:
that's my problem before, i've solved it by flashing first the MM Beta http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2016/05/rommarshmallow-beta-android-601-zenfone-max.html, then flash the TWRP using adb command, then you can now proceed to rooting, then you can now proceed to flashing this ROM..
[ZenFone 2 General] GokulGiga7:
Dude do u know how to root stable release of marshmallow on this device?
[ZenFone 2 General] jide1:
Follow the steps here, applies also to version 13.8.26.36

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=67442935

Отправлено с моего ASUS_Z010D через Tapatalk
[ZenFone 2 General] ShadowReaper1:
There's no seperate thread forum for Zenfone Max since Zenfone Max belongs to Zenfone 2 series thats why this thread is here
[ZenFone 2 General] kenbo111:
I know it's the right forum.

But roms belong in the development thread not the general thread.
[ZenFone 2 General] S3V3N:
project closed.....

the rest thanks!
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charliebigpot:
The z5c came out almost 1 year ago, do you guys think the z5c is still worth buying?

What do you guys think? If no, what would you consider buying, considering the z5c as first option?

***edit: it's my 1000th post on xda ;) yay! ***
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manilu001:
i think yes, small phone, great performance, great camera, didn't have any problems in 5 months except camera lens, but devilcase lens protector fixed that, i would buy again

Poslano sa mog E5823 koristeći Tapatalk
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] carvas:
I bought it 2 months ago. Totally happy with it. No problems up to now.

I wanted a small phone with good performance, and this one was the only one that fitted these criteria.

My 2nd option was iPhone SE... since I came from an iPhone 4S, I was a bit tired of iOS. Personally I think Android Marshmallow is in a really good shape when compared to iOS, in my opinion it is even better.

Buy.
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] howarmat:
bought one yesterday. Its the best small phone i could find for the $380 i spent. iPhone SE is about the only other 1 i would have considered.
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] civicsr2cool:
If you dont require a sd slot there are better options.
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] liquidguru:
I picked one up for USD370 (including shipping) for my wife. She had a Z3C before and loved it, but the screen stopped responding. For that price it is an amazing phone.
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheEndHK:
The latest firmware almost fixed all stuffs, the phone is pretty usable and finally safe to buy and recommended now. The only thing disapointed me is the photo/video quality still not as good as my older Z1c at high ISO(the sensor indeed got 25MP not only 23MP which is over crowed on a small 1/2.3" size) but no doubt Z5c focus speed and camera speed way faster and screen much much clear.
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] syamsiarifin:
I think yes if you want to buy a small flagship phone. It's just great in everything, almost. I bought it on February and I love this phone.

+

fast

Responsive touchscreen

No lag in almost every game and apps even in high graphics

The camera is awesome (front and rear). but sadly it's can't run the camera over 25 min in 4k. The autofocus actually fast this will be great when you record a video. You can make a bokeh, hdr, or a long exposure pictures. And it's camera is also good in low light.

I like the keyboard, you can swipe like swift keyboard and the auto correct is very usefull

The battery life good also, I got 6-8 hours in normal use (social media, music and browsing) and 4-5 hours when I play fifa 16

-

The phone getting hot very fast when you use the camera, and play online game like fifa 16.
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Superk0ek:
For me it recently sure was. As a former iPhone 5 user I wanted to switch to Android on a small (< 5" screen) high-end device. Early 2015 I choose a Z3C based on these criteria. Very nice in almost any way, though camera -especially rooted- was kind of crappy.

I recently upgraded to the Z5C based on the same search criteria. It seems that most manufacturers tend to put more low-end hardware in smaller devices, here Sony has done a nice job. I considered the Samsung Galaxy A3, though the Z5C came out best for me.

I look forward to the day that a more complete and stable version of Cyanogenmod will be released for the Z3C This is likely to make my Z35 experience optimal.
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Huli13:
I had a z3c, love the small size and massive capabilities. I replaced it with the z5c about 8 months ago. There is no other device on the market I would rather have. Even tried a galaxy S6 for a bit... Hated every moment of having that one.

My only beef with its I cannot have any special software that comes from having a vendor branded device. (No VOIP on AT&T)
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vasantv:
Bought one month before. Best decision according to me. But not the best for those who doesnt want small size or fm radio.