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[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] twistedddx:
Why do people expect miracles with battery life?

Updates likely add more features and security checks. The phone is doing more so it is unlikely you would ever get a significant battery win after a software update. More likely is at least a slight loss.

Any kernel that offers better battery does so by being slower or less stable just hopefully in ways the user tolerates/doesn't notice.

If you use the phone in a specific way(eg single foreground phone/contact app) a kernel config might be tweaked to play nicely with that, but the next user might use their phone different(always on connection to business sip server etc) and the same kernel config will behave horrible.

Maybe you play a games, maybe spreadsheets, maybe stream live music 24/7.

Sony is not about to turn their kernel tweaking on its head and try its luck with total different profiles, it has been tweaking the current config to be balanced for its designed use cases for many years.

To get different outcomes from a stock Sony you would need to get a different phone with a different screen, cpu and/or battery size/chemistry.

Or unlock and change kernel to another author who has tweaked for different use cases. But know for anything you win on there is things you lose on, hopefully the losses are hidden in places you don't notice or find.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] MegaSharkXDA:
Not that easily disabled - it can be easily masked however. Nevertheless I don't want to mask a system notification for all possible background apps (potentially malware) when there's only one app running in the background constantly that I am already aware of.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] 550D:
It's open source, no malware at all! Don't like it, use tasker...

PS: of course I don't like it either (to mask smth with a 3rd party app) but that is how it works
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] 550D:
korom42

1h of browsing using chrome: -18% discharge View attachment 4352149
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] MegaSharkXDA:
I'm not saying it is malware, I'm saying that if we hide all similar notifications we may not realize other apps running in the background (and these in turn can be malware).
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] GenomeX:
Light theme is finished :good::p

for theming your stock fw look this tutrial

https://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/guid-light-color-systemui-xperia-oreo-fw-t3715197
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] toxic-hero:
Battery life is a horror on Oreo! I'd be happy with the same as on Nougat or just slightly worse, but it's some 30% worse then before.

Device encryption is a good thing and it should be enforced! I had my device encrypted on Nougat and the battery life was ok.

I also hate the background apps notification but that's an Oreo thing, not Sony's fault. Luckily there's an app on Play store that disables this.

Another really good thing: system VPN integration is great in Oreo.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] iXaidyiu:
Device encryption is good, but not that good on a device with only 3GB of RAM...
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] lukem99626:
where is the uk oreo yet :( all the network have it but not unlocked
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] rmartinezdl:
The phone keeps disabling my Data for some reason, I have to restart like 2 or 3 times in order to get it back, I read in the google forums that its an Oreo issue and not a Sony isolated issue, however, Google said they fixed it with the November Security Update, and my phone says I got the November Patch, BUT THE ISSUE STILL EXISTS.

Also gaming performance is full of glitches, ugh. Sony I used to love you so hard.

Considering going back to my LG G5!!
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] darekesp:
Another bug in Oreo it's a clock alarm! When I set a time to Wake up nothing happenend!

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[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Darni187:
Same I mean why so long, everyone else got it now.. On EE unlocked..
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] iXaidyiu:
I think for the rest which are not updated will directly get the build together with the December security patch.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
It was just released a few minutes ago. Have fun with it :)

Hopefully BLX will arrive soon as well
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] lukem99626:
just flashed it :) wonder about the drain this time
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
What? Why did you flash it? You've been waiting for weeks for the OTA to arrive, just so you could flash the version you could've used weeks ago? That seems a little odd.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] lukem99626:
i wanted to flash the rom from the region my phone came from and ive had so many issues with battery life i thought new version ill give a full flash and reset in flashtool
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mazellat:
New Update : 41.3.A.2.24
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] darekesp:
Any info about changes? On Xpericheck.com nothing new.

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[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] cocagenda2:
u could say that it is for dual version of the xperia xz...just looked at xpericheck and theres no new update for single version. hope they bring some fixes that are pressent in oreo. :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] GenomeX:
It must be a big update, more than security patch.

Right numbers full changed and means not a minor update
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] GenomeX:
Why sony don't release Oreo kernel source?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Wishmaster89:
I think that it's only a matter of time, they're probably still in the middle of switching websites so some uploads are probably delayed.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Pandemic:
Nah just a December patch security update ;) otherwise my XZs had it also but none.

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[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] korom42:
42.3.A.2.24 changelog please ? I hope it fixes sound issues and improves camera and battery

XZs dual and XP got it too check DE firmware for xzs dual
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] wc_how:
A bit weird for this update. Still do not have the OTA, after 12hours.

And only few regions have the update.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] wc_how:
I noticed it.

I also updated it via PCC.

Seem a little improvement, but i need the phone settle down before can further comment.

But flickering screen during heavy/multitasking didn't fixed.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ulysse132:
Is it still possible after this update to root and install twrp ? If yes, wich kernel should we use ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] sebaa123:
I just got the update

1 December Android Security
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] josephnero:
noticed any other changes?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] sebaa123:
Until now .. no.. il we see next days .. about battery.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ulysse132:
How about root and twrp ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] FreshlyBaked 420:
You asked this question not long ago in this thread, be patient and wait for a reply. No need to fill the thread with the same question over and over again.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] majidmobini:
Luncher problem

Hi please look at my apps. I have installed apps from google play it dose it like iphone but after installation it cannot show icons correctly. And i cannot play them. But i can open them from google play installed app section but cant do it from luncher.

I am using xz original luncher. Maybe a sony luncher or android bug.

Thanks.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
For some reason, I do not have Oreo yet, nor the December patch. Could anybody check if this update includes RAW photo support please? You can see it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.vipek.camera2_compatibility_test

If not, can anybody please tell me why they refuse to add RAW picture support? It seems odd.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] majidmobini:
No. Not support
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
No support sorry ...
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] GenomeX:
Sony not add Raw suport to his official Fw.

And Google Camera, Manual Camera locked on 8mp!

If you use open Camera can select 23mp, but when you switch ti DNG format, yeah you can only select 8mp!!!

---------- Post added at 02:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:52 PM ----------

Use this method:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74724162&postcount=2793

Note: one issue Is here, after install twrp, you external store may not seen correct.

For fix boot to fastboot mode and run:

fastboot format userdata

Reboot you phone and setup again.

They boot to twrp and install drmfix, magisky (optional, if you want root)
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] djgigi94:
Use latest snap camera hdr (8.7.0) and you have manual controls,some stuff like noise reduction ecc. and 23 mpx. For raw...no hope. Only aosp
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] GenomeX:
In AOSP i have not any problem. I talk about official fw
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] djgigi94:
Yeah me too. Snap camera hdr is the only app who use 23 mpx with camera2api with official fw I said only raw is exclusive of aosp fw.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ulysse132:
Thanks for your answer.

I understand that I need to install the update with flashtool before using the script.

Is there any precaution to take with the flash ? I remember that I needed to exclude FOTAKERNEL from flash. Is this still the case ?

Tanks for your reply !
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] GenomeX:
You don't need flash ROM.

But must be in clean rom, means you must format all your data (also internal memory)

Because twrp can't decrypt data if you be in dirty rom.

And if you want flash ftf. Wipe everything and don't select anything exclusive.

But never boot your phone!

Flash boot.img, then twrp, then format userdata (back your user space partition to true space)

Then boot to twrp, install drmfix & seftynet cleaner & magisky

After all of them, boot your device normally and do every thing with your rooted oreo firmware ;)
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] 550D:
Me too.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] VeixES:
Sony finally posted open source bits for XZ, for old build though https://developer.sonymobile.com/do...rchives/open-source-archive-for-41-3-a-0-401/
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ulysse132:
If I understand well, I could back up my userdata partition, install the update like new install, root and twrp and then restore userdata partition to have an up-to-date rom without loosing any data.

Am I right ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] GenomeX:
No,

i never say restore your userdata partition for restore your data!!!

after install twrp in latest firmware, you lost storge!

for me settings only show 32GB... (lost half of my space)

you must format user space for fix that issue not restore your datat. now i have 64GB space

for save your data from damage or lost, better copy all of tham to PC... then back manual.

Backup your sms, contacts, call history with sony backup tool or any app from playstore
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ulysse132:
My bad, I misunderstood your explanation. Thanks for the precision. I'll do that as soon as Customization FR is out.

BTW what are the changes between different local customization ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] iXaidyiu:
In /system there could be differences in pre-installed apps.

In /baseband and /oem there are possible local carrier customization.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] kientrongtran:
Just to confirm, I already have root and magisk, drm fixes on the first version of Oreo on my phone and working twrp. Now if I want the 41.3.a.2.24. i could just flash the ftf and do the above steps, without formatting userdata right?:confused:
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] darekesp:
Till a few days I have a problem with sim card. After update to oreo when wake up the phone I have no signal and sim card invisible. After reboot it's ok for few hours.

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[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] iXaidyiu:
Tried redownloading internet settings?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] darekesp:
I have disabled mobile internet I use only Wi-Fi so I don't think it's a problem but I try do this.

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[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] alfalahokdinda:
please guys i need help , my sony xz docomo SO-01J cant install this firmware

the flashtool always finished with error at all sin part.

first Processing of partition.sin finished with errors. and then i checked the partition exclude.

the second problem Processing of apps_log.sin finished with errors. i unchecked theapps_log.sin . and it continues to all sin.

this is my first time flashing sony device , so please help me

sorry for my bad english
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] iXaidyiu:
You cannot flash a F8331/F8332 FTF on your Japan-exclusive model.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] alfalahokdinda:
So there's no way i can change docomo japan rom to any global rom? But my friend have sony z3 docomo and he change it to global rom , is it different?._.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] iXaidyiu:
Try only flashing /system, /kernel and /oem from global, leave the rest on stock using Customized DoCoMo..
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] alfalahokdinda:
Okay ill give it a try , thanks man
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] pijes:
you just have to wait for nttdocomo to issue oreo update for it. I believe it's in the schedule, don't know exactly when though.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] omid_nr:
hi.guys i cant update my F8332 to latest 41.3.A.2.24-R3E and im stuck on 41.3.A.0.401-R3E which it tells me im on latest version but on Xperia care it warns me that there is a new update so any way i cant update it OTA and i cant find FTF to flash myself.i found some FTF which is not free and i cant pay so if any one have any direct link or any suggestions let me know pls
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] 550D:
There is nothing to pay for...

https://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/pc-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142/page1
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] GenomeX:
Use Flashtool+XperiFirm

XF download firmware files

FT put all of them in a ftf file

No need to pay, all free
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Hello everyone,

just a quick question,

will our device still be getting updates?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] iXaidyiu:
I don't see why not.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ramirrat:
8.1 will be last
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
I really doubt so. Sony always promises at least 1.5 years of software upgrades, thus by that logic 8.1 would be the last guaranteed update, but the Xperia XZs was released in April 2017. Therefore, the XZs will definitely receive Android P, right? But since the XZs and XZ are basically identical in terms of software, the XZ will thus also very likely get Android P.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] GenomeX:
Yeah same hardware... But OEM support strategy don't allow update older device. XZ not get official and stock ROM, but AOSP always welcome ;)

When XZs get P in Sony Open Device Project, we can see P in XZ, when XZs Support finished, no any vendors bloob updated and XZ dead with XZs too.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Hmm I doubt so, but time will tell I guess
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] zevzek:
Hey guys,

Is anybody else getting this update (41.3.A.2.58 as you can see) pushed to their device?

It appeared several days ago on my xz, currently on .2.24 but I cannot install it. Whenever I download and initiate the update it gets prepared and the phone reboots but every time it fails and says it cannot install the update suggesting to try again later.

I looked for it on xpericheck but it doesn't seem to appear there yet.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] KeepforgettingName:
What's your region or provider?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] zevzek:
The device itself is a prototype unit but has customized DE firmware.

Although i wasn't the one changing the firmware, I can confirm it's German according to what it says in service menu.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
I think you should contact Sony about this because I don't think we can be of much help to you.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] zevzek:
No no, you misunderstood me. I wasn't complaining, I wanted to know if someone else has this, and to discuss whether this update patches meltdown and spectre like the recent update on xa1.

If nobody else has it, does anybody have a suggestion how to install the update

It shows the disassembled android when it turns itself off, says it's verifying the update and restarts to system right away before even the 10%. And a notification comes when the phone boots up that the update cannot be installed. I found this thread describing the same issue.

Hope it will roll out globally soon
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] chivu10:
Yes.. for me not working... I dont know if the laptop was the problem.. or the ftf.... When i try to flash the ftf and getting the errors... the laptop have windows 10... And after that when i flash the central european 1 i use a laptop whit windows 7... So.. im not sure if the ftf is problem or the laptop(windows10). I use latest flashtool. On both laptop.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] el_campi:
It must be your problem, I just installed it and everything is perfect, i'm donwnloading 7.0 OTA now.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] doministry:
Guys who have 7.0 - did the Phone app change?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] el_campi:
Yes :laugh:
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mangtas_666:
Hi did someome with dual sim has already updated to nougat? I didn't see any update from mine.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] drakegao:
I flashed the RU and I ended up bootloop, every time it asked me enter password, then reboot again. I tried UK version same thing happened. Is there any way to do factory reset in flashtool? I can't enter recovery mode neither, any ideas? Thanks
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] VeixES:
Hello, does anyone know answers to following questions.

1. Did the modem/baseband got updated with the Nougat update?

2. Is root already achieved on XZ with Nougat?

3. Can anyone who has rooted XZ Nougat confirm that the 4x4 mimo is now enabled. To do this, download Network Signal Guru app from playstore and launch it while connected to LTE only. It should show mimo 2x4 or 4x4 on 1st or 3rd page. Screenshot of it would be fantastic.

Thank you in advance
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] macdonx:
Confused

I connected my XZ to my computer using the Companion App. When I hit Software Update, it said that there was a new update and prompted me to download. I do not see the download anywhere. I clicked the Software Update again, now it's telling me that I have the latest software version. I am confused. There is no download status bar anywhere on the Companion App. Can someone help please?

Model Number F8332

Current Build Number 39.0.A.250
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] razorg:
Can someone please tell us the "Camera app version", which can be seen under Settings->Apps->Camera ? Thanks in advance. :)
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] auras76:
V2.0.0
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] razorg:
Thanks. If Sony updates the Camera app in Z5 to 2.0.0, will the manual controls come as well?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] doministry:
Guys, 2.0.0 is already on 6.0.1
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] chivu10:
Maybe... Where do You download the ftf? Can You give me pls exacly the site?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] el_campi:
From this threat.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] razorg:
Yeah, as far as I know XZ and X Compact were both released with Camera 2.0.0 app on 6.0.1 Marshmallow. I just wanted to know if it is now something like 2.1.3 (for instance) with the Nougat update, that's why I asked. But it seems it's still on 2.0.0. Can anyone else confirm this? With a screenshot perhaps?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] chivu10:
Me 2... I try another time and still get same errors..."sistem.sis".... I redownload the ftf from this thread....i reinstall the flashtool ... I dont understand why..... I use the latest flashtool i have all drivers installed.... can somebody help me pls? The single ftf working is central european 1... Wich i download from flashtool........ I hope to recive the update via OTA when it will Be available for this ftf (CE1).....
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] caqo71:
It has been told many times and on another threads that flashtool is NOT compatible with nougat firmwares yet.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] chivu10:
​

Yes... I flash the 6.0.1 russia ftf not 7.0...
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] castra:
Online FTF authenticity

Hello guys

Not to sound so paranoid but how do we know that any of these ftf files are not tampered with ?

Is there md5 checksum that can be used to confirm authenticity ?

Its tempting to use/install but would like to hear what do you think about this.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] caqo71:
Because these are downloaded by xperifirm directly from sony servers.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Wnsly:
Customized BLX 41.3.A.2.58 just appeared on Xpericheck
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
I am in BLX. I'll try it out soon.

Update: it's about 287MB
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Wnsly:
Nice! Me too but I use Customized DE because BLX updates ones every three months :(
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
The update is 278MB, has Android 8.0.0 with January 1st security patch and still does not have RAW support, sadly.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Wishmaster89:
What are your first impressions?

Did they fix the oversensitive light sensor?

How's the smoothness and ram management after those few hours?

Strange that only BLX was released today...

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[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] VeixES:
Lichtenstein Swisscom MNC 295-01 Got added to "big EU" lte CA list in the modem configuration. That might be a reason for release
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Uhmm I don't really see any changes at all. The phone is still very fast, the camera is still really slow to open (since the Oreo update), and the wake delay is still way too big. I haven't really used the light sensor, so I cannot tell about the sensitivity, sorry. I'll check geekbench to see if performance has changed
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] 550D:
Sorry, but what you mean by "wake delay" (how fast the screen is on after pressing the button?) for me it was always very good -I don't use the word excellent cause there is always room for improvement.

Concerning the camera - 100% agreed, especially if the phone is locked, it takes ages to open!

Sent from taptalk
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Well I meant exactly that indeed. On a closer look, it might not be that bad after all.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
These are my geekbench scores now (I'll try to look for old results for comparisons). I don't think the results have dropped at all, even though the Meltdown & Spectre patches were expected to badly decrease performance.

EDIT: The single-core score increased by 3 points (which is negligible). The multi-core score increased by 300 points.

So the better security wasn't at the cost of worse performance, luckily.