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[Sony Xperia XA Ultra Questions & Answers] dionarap:
Thank you very much for your fast response :)

Well, you got me there. I forgot to exchange the x10flasher.jar in the flashtool directory.. *facepalm*

I'll try it when I'm at home again - but I have one more question before I'll do that.

When I start XperiFirm (through flashtool) and choose my device (F3211) the only entry for the Market "Germany" is build nr. 36.1.A.1.86 / R1B - according to another post that's also Nougat.

So which firmware do I need and could I choose a firmware for any Market if I only need to flash the boot_delivery.xml? Or can I use a downloaded ftf-file from another source? I found the 36.0.A.2.109 firmware (which seems to be MM 6.0.1) but it's named "...Customized_UK" and the at the download source the region was entitled "Russia" so I'm not really sure if I should use this ftf-file. I can find a firmware 36.0.A.2.109 / R6A for the Market "Costa Rica" in the XperiFirm - should I rather use this one?

Is it basically possible to tell which Android version a build nr. like 36.1.A.1.86 (Nougat) or 36.0.A.2.109 (MM) has or did I get something wrong?

Edit: I tried the "Costa Rica" firmware and it worked for me - rooting done :)

Thanks for the assistance! :)
[Sony Xperia XA Ultra Questions & Answers] rrvuhpg:
You are on the right way :)

Yes you can know the Android version with the firmware build numbers.

For the MM firmware, you can download it with any customization/build it's not important we only need boot_delivery.xml

For the N firmware, you have to use the same as flashed in the device. You can download (and flash) it with an other customization too, the differences are small like LTE/4G icon, some apps are different like Spotify, Gameloft, AVG and the APN settings can be missing for your network provider (easy to add).

I don't recommend to download firmwares from the web because you will not have the FSC file who is very important to avoid hard brick. There is a way to manually add it but I will not explain how to do because I really dislike this way.
[Sony Xperia XA Ultra Questions & Answers] dionarap:
Thanks again! :) rooting is complete :) I think I just was too blind to notice this mistake after googling, reading and trying different things for several hours.. Again thanks for the assistance :)
[Sony Xperia XA Ultra Questions & Answers] balizm:
[MENTION=1461342]rrvuhpg[/MENTION] Please Help buddy..

i've followed all your step but ending with white Sony logo

i can't enter recovery or else. where did i go wrong and what todo?

Please Help... Please :(

Edit: If I Re-Flash with different regional firmware, will it brick?

anybody please provide link for official N firmware..

Thanks in advance :)
[Sony Xperia XA Ultra Questions & Answers] dionarap:
Hi there :)

How far did you go? Did you already flash recovery and did you already enter it once? What was your last step before you got the sony screen? I'm not sure if reflashing can harm your phone but I think you should use a firmware downloaded via XperiFirm (it's integrated in Flash Tool). To get a Nougat firmware for Xperia XA Ultra look for build nr. 36.1.A.0.182.

Hope this helps - good luck mate!
[Micromax Canvas Nitro A310/A311] ananddas:
Please Update Miui Marshmallow For Micromax A311 :confused::confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] edwinpang:
Do you guys have the issue?

Bothering the hell out of me

Second device still has this issue

Should I continue to exchange until I get a normal one?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] trit:
It's OLED screen, how could that be? You could put a photo on here.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] TroubleShootMe:
It's not light bleed

use search bar too ;)

thread already here - https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-8/help/light-bleed-t3670247
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] usmaak:
It's common. Just like every issue, not everyone has it, but quite a few people do. I think that we all agreed on a few things:

1. It isn't actually light bleed by the standard definition. It is light leakage around the bottom of the screen, reflecting off of the metal of the bezel.

2. It has been around since curved screens have been around.

3. It does not affect water resistance.

4. It isn't being caused by the screen lifting. It appears to be happening because the black around the base of the screen isn't flush with the bottom. Samsung is aware of it and they don't consider it a defect. It's more of a tolerance issue.

5. Getting the screen replaced isn't a guarantee of a fix. We had at least one person on the above listed thread that had the screen replaced and ended up with the exact same issue.

6. Getting a replacement device is not a guarantee of this being fixed and instead, you might get a device with this issue and some other issue.

7. Most cases will hide the issue.

My wife and I both have Note 8s and both of them have it. I just put the phones in cases and forgot about it. Given the number of things that can go wrong with one of these things, there's just no way that I was going to try swapping it when it is likely that I would end up with another device with the same issue and/or something worse.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] princeasi:
Because of the nature of what may appear to be a light bleed, logic dictate to me that an exchange, or screen replacement will not keep light from reflecting off the edges!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] usmaak:
If the black around the inside edges of the screen goes to the very bottom of the screen all the way around, then you will not have the light leakage. The reflection happens when the black doesn't go all the way to the bottom and light reflects off of the metal. This is why some people don't have it. In those cases, there is no light leaking out the bottom of the screen that can reflect.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] princeasi:
What is this "black around the inside edges" you speak of?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Kawaisa:
Honestly, unless you getting "leakage" like this, there's no good reason to try and play the lottery. I sent it in to Samsung to get repaired. There's very little "leakage" with the new LCD panel and glass, but there's still a tiny bit, not super noticeable like before.

This is what I saw when looking directly at the screen. Yeah, it was pretty bad. You could see it during the day/lit room.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] usmaak:
Look along the bottom edges of the screen. The actual image area does not go all the way to the edge of the bezel. All around, that portion of the screen is blacked out. If the black does not go right to the very edge of the screen, there's a very small area where light can escape and reflect on the bezel.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] princeasi:
I'm asking what exactly is the "black" that you're speaking of? Are you speaking of the material that makes up part of the actual display? Is it the black paint on the side frame? What exactly is the "black"? Or is the "black" referring to the area where light is not reflecting?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Limeybastard:
None issue. I'd be more concerned about screen uniformity if I were a fusspot.[emoji9]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] usmaak:
The black that I'm referring to is along the edge of the screen. It is the material that makes up the display, along the bottom edges. I don't know if it's paint or some other material.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] princeasi:
If what you say is true, this should be adressed by samsung. Can you point me to any credible sources substantiating what you're saying?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] usmaak:
I remember seeing it here somewhere as well. Someone even pasted in a conversation that they had with Samsung. In the conversation, Samsung basically said that it was normal, which to them means it is within tolerance. There is a much bigger thread somewhere in here about "light bleed".

I also saw it somewhere else on the internet, but can't remember where. I stopped thinking about this issue about three days after I got my phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] kill_dano:
I've found a pretty simply solution to this issue. Get yourself some of the glue that's included in the Dome Glass screen protectors. I know they sell similar stuff on amazon, it's UV glue or something, I'd make sure ppl talk about using it to glue on smartphone screens. Since the stuff has a really low surface tension, it sucks itself into any tiny crevices, which include the tiny concave space between the frame and the screen. This stuff blocks the light from leaking, and it's just more glue, which they used to glue the screen on in the first place.

You can use the UV light on it to cure it, or just leave it. since it's such a small amount exposed to the air it it will dry on it's own. The thing I used to hold the glue was super stuck to something the next day and I didn't use the UV light on that, so the stuff does air dry.

I noticed this when I put on my dome glass screen protector and the part where the glue spilled over had no light leaking anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] kill_dano:
I've found a pretty simply solution to this issue. Get yourself some of the glue that's included in the Dome Glass screen protectors. I know they sell similar stuff on amazon, it's UV glue or something, I'd make sure ppl talk about using it to glue on smartphone screens. dab on tiny bits of the glue, and since the stuff has a really low surface tension, it sucks itself into any tiny crevices, which include the tiny concave space between the frame and the screen. This stuff blocks the light from leaking, and it's just more glue, which they used to glue the screen on in the first place.

You can use the UV light on it to cure it, or just leave it. since it's such a small amount exposed to the air it it will dry on it's own. the thing I used to hold the glue was super stuck to something the next day and I didn't use the UV light on that, so the stuff does air dry.

I noticed this when I put on my done glass screen protector and the part where the glue leaked had no light leak anymore.
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] Shubham11:
When i insert memory card it's not detecting what to do please help me.... I'm using strontium memory card
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] xrenoix:
thank you for this confirmation !
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Chicken4K:
It's actually true. Thank you so much sir.

Downloading through XperiFirm right now :)

Best birthday gift ever lol
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] karrouma:
This is siny, number one in software
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Indashio:
How to flashing this update without losing DRM keys ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Phat-T:
Ugh I have to wait till my battery is at least 50% before I can install this! So excited tho!!

Edit: my auto brightness is way too overly aggressive now. Have to turn it off
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] shehzadprince17:
Yes finally we have oreo in sony xperia xz premium. Thanks sony
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ashkan.t:
how to flash without any trouble ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] dheon5:
True
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ImSpiderman:
Looks like its rolling out only for dual sim version at the moment but i guess who has the single sim will have it in 1-2 days :)
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] dheon5:
Pictures
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] atif_afzal:
I just updated my G8142 to 8.0 through Wi-Fi. Phone is really much faster awesome. Rest of my experience I will share later when I will explore it more.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] LukeyWolf:
Only for dual for now but checked xpericheck and the single sim has a commercial and journalism that's been updated so expect maybe by the end of the month max
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] alex134679:
any new things on camera?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] marokanec:
Our Android 8.0 Oreo* rollout starts from today**, with Xperia XZ Premium*** – some of the neat new features for this device include:

3D Creator – Our acclaimed 3D scanning feature first introduced with Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact. It lets you scan your face, head, food or any object, rendering it as a 3D avatar or free-form image in less than 60 seconds, and makes it easy to share on social media with friends or 3D print

Predictive Capture (smile) – Never miss an unexpected ? again, as Predictive Capture automatically starts buffering images when it detects a smile (even before you press the shutter button), allowing you to pick the best from a selection of up to four shots

Autofocus burst – Recognises, tracks and captures sequences of moving objects in sharp focus for blur-free action shots

Improved sound quality – Tuning improvements to the front-facing stereo speakers, and Qualcomm® aptX™ HD audio**** support for high-quality sounds when using wireless headphones

App Shortcuts – Re-imagined app shortcuts, which allow easy access to actions menus by long pressing the app icon

Software rollouts are a phased process
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] indusporus:
Are the speakers actually louder now or am I just assuming things?

Loving the update so far. Glad that they've included 4k in default video settings.

Also, is that a new setting for ISO in manual cam mode?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] tomo100brt:
Yes, anything about camera distortion?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Artyomska:
I don't think you are assuming about the speakers. One of the things that was included was "speakers sound enhancement".
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] RyuzakiTA:
Yes, distortion is practically solved
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Katsigaros:
Has the 4K HDR playback issue on YouTube been solved with the Oreo update?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] MajesticTwelve:
I hope that Sony included the improved image processing from Xperia XZ1
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] The_Newtype:
They probably wouldn't advertise it, but I hope they enhance the camera as well.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] BlakkArt:
I keep getting "com.android.phone has stopped", followed by my data connection dropping and the screen locking. Anyone else?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] chesterr:
I don't think it's a Sony's problem right? I think it was happening with other phones like S8 Note 8 etc.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Katsigaros:
Yes I know but I was hoping that android 8 would fix that. Anyway thanks for the answer.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] daviddem:
Anyone who received the update and is on T-Mobile US, can you please check if Sony added WiFi Calling and VOLTE?

Thanks in advance!
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] yacloo:
WİFİ Calling/VOLTE supported modem file doesn't exist for t-mobile us so it will not work when the update arrival
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] FRiC_xda:
One thing I dislike about the new update is that the WIFI activity arrows are now to the side of the WIFI icon instead of being part of the icon. So when there's activity an extra icon pops up, making the status bar change width, and I keep glancing at the bar because it "moved".
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] 100rabh7791:
Need your reviews guys... What has improved?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Heinous:
No.

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It is unlikely, but someone will have to check once the Customized US firmware is updated. It's not out yet.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] iArvee:
The speakers are noticeably louder. Overall speed of the phone is actually faster. Boot times are also indeed faster (feature of Oreo) and memory management seems to be a lot better. I do hate that the activity icon is now placed on the side instead of being on the Wifi icon itself, just as [MENTION=2699489]FRiC_xda[/MENTION] stated. I guess it's something I can just get used to.

Camera seems better, haven't tried the smile predictive capture yet though. The quality has improved and the distortion some users have been facing is fixed (well it seems to be fixed since there's an option to correct distortion).
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] FYL21:
How is burst shooting, is it just like the XZ1 or is it faster? Also, has 4K video camera been moved to video mode? Are you able to touch focus for it and can you set white balance (not colour/brightness)?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] indusporus:
Anyone else having problems with the picture in picture feature? I've followed the standard Oreo instructions using chrome, youtube, maps. Nothing is working. Is this feature not implemented?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Ambroos:
4K has indeed been moved to regular video mode, but with some restrictions. Once you enable 4K object tracking will be disabled. Only colour/brightness controls for video in general.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] 100rabh7791:
So Sony has definitely addressed issues regarding low sound n image quality ...

One imp question... While on call normal or even WhatsApp .. If you put the phone on speakers .. Does both the speakers work or only the top one?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] KanseiDorifto:
How is battery life with Oreo?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ashkan.t:
only bottom speaker works for me
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] 100rabh7791:
Damn that's bad... But is it louder than before?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Mackay53:
It lasts long enough for you to make it to a plug without it dying
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ashkan.t:
a little louder
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] iArvee:
Can't really say. I usually let the ROM settle for a few days before I perform any battery test. So far it feels that it's the same, maybe even a bit better.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Co0L:
This is some kind of ancient torture

[IMG="Oreo pain"]https://cs5-1.4pda.to/11344758.gif[/IMG]
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] peterf9:
For me is only working with maps...
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] aben2amu:
There is a BR customized for you.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Cleaverbrooks:
I've had nothing but issues since update. Screen turns off and won't turn back on. Have to reset. Had happened about 6 times now in 4 hours. First phone in years I haven't rooted and have had more problems with this...
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] peterf9:
Yes. I have installed this morning. Thanks
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] holypuma:
US is out now as well. I'm updating as i type :D
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] JKWR:
Will the customised France have English Language as a selection? I might go for this one
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Charos87:
Can we have a roll call of which model and carriers have pushed the OTA update??
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] The_Newtype:
Still nothing for CE1...
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] lu99ke:
yeah you will have language selection... just the pre-installed apps may change country to country...and if there is direct support channels, sometimes there is customer hotline apps etc that are installed for the country that has it.

functionally, it will be the same as any other G8141 though. as far as i am aware

The only thing is carrier versions sometimes will have small optimisations for their own network ( as well as carrier bloat ) ... but the "customised" versions are the same underneath.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Mario119:
I'm on CE1 as well, it always seems to be the last region to get OTA rollouts.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] machinecode:
Hey guys, I checked for my CDA with XperiFirm and the latest firmware is Oreo for my CDA. But when I checked it from settings there is no update showing.

How can I install this update?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] supermaus100:
It also works with the G8141 ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] augie7107:
Yes, of course. Already answered, accept my apology.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] yacloo:
Ok I installed new update

camera is ok but

no new dialer, no treble, no vowifi yet (vowifi modem is not enabled)
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] LukeyWolf:
Try Xperia Companion

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EE UK Oreo update is out, still no other UK one's (installing right now)
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] terimer:
Anyone from Finland get the update yet ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Illux:
No need to ask, Sir ;).

https://xpericheck.com/device/G8141

Lists all updates out so far. Finland is not out yet.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Cerbu Andrei:
I can post urls but google search XperiCheck. You can see there what you want.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] FRiC_xda:
Besides the ancient torture, I'm having an issue where the backlight adjusts way too fast according to the environment. Normally it sounds like a good thing, but if there's a rapidly changing lightsource nearby (TV screen, sunlight behind tree) the screen flickers constantly.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] pppawel:
i go t the update but the dialer app is still the old one version 3.00.00. and i dont have the shortcuts menu.

Anyone got the new dialer as shown in their update video?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] terimer:
Ah, didn't know that link. Thanks [emoji1303][emoji846]
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Charos87:
I can confirm EE UK firmware has been pushed via OTA
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Mario119:
I'm still on 7.1.1 and that happens to me at random intervals. Sometimes it works great, other times it flickers rapidly like you said. A reboot seems to fix it, albeit temporarily.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] FYL21:
Also no manual focus with any video modes? If so that is really disappointing, since 4K focus tends to be inconsistent and image overall looks soft on my Z5, plus you could ONLY adjust a constant white balance in 4K mode but not regular video mode. I've seen some samples of XZ and XZ1 where the white balance shifts a fair amount in indoor or low light conditions. This makes the video quality unreliable, for example at fireworks the video may look great but white balance will shift and the camera will re-focus.

Has the headphone volume been improved? Sony always sets it to a low output voltage, supposedly to comply to low volume standards, but many phones out there have higher voltage and better amping. Supposedly it is possible to increase the voltage with tweaks though.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Mario119:
Finally got the update on CE1, downloading it now!
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] The_Newtype:
Just came in to say the same -- running CE1 on USA hardware!
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] effective:
Updating now.. hurraaay
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] tdarren:
Looks like there's no picture in picture sadly, has anyone else tried?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] aben2amu:
Only Maps so far.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ajftl250:
i got mine through clove uk so im assuming mine is the uk unlocked version ?