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[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] davidchang88:
Hi. Anyone gets charging disruptions after the update?

When I'm charging and using my phone the charging seems to stop after awhile and I have to unplug and replug to get it charging again
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Laicure:
That's the Battery Care in action, I think.

Set it in your settings to Custom.

I set mine, sleep time to wake up time.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] thobi3:
I would be curious too. I really dislike the update. Even after a complete wipe and reinstallation, I have to restart my phone every 2nd day otherwise it slows down terribly, you can watch the battery drain by 1% point per minute and the camera app crashes every time I try to take a photo. :(
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] tqttpt:
i have an old pie on pc :)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] orjanraberg:
I get a lot of periodic sluggish performance after the Android 10 update, especially right after unlock the phone when it has been in standby.. I haven't done a factory reset yet but I consider doing it.

I notice that the Android 10 update forces "AVG Protection" and some other bloatware like Amazon apps to be enabled even if I try to disable them. Maybe that is one reason for sluggish performance?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] krzysiek1984:
I updated Android 10 using Flashtool, I left all the application data and I don't have the problems you describe.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] GeoI777:
Getting the same experience here, upgraded after a full wipe. RAM management seems to be a big problem, camera is slow and after taking a picture the system is closing like every other app in memory. Are you using the CE firmware? Could it be a problem with this variant?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] thobi3:
sorry for the late reply. i think i have the german version (phone software version 1311-5320-52.1.A.0.532; customization version 1313-6204_R3C)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] phomuabay:
- Fingerprint sensors often do not work when the screen is off.

- The battery is not good.

- Frequent lag even without using any software.

- The touch screen is not working well.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] ker_99:
I had the same issue and some other too until I deactivated the Google App. My mobile is smooth again and works without any issues. If u will try that out let me know if it worked for u too, thanks. ;)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mario.D:
New update on its way [emoji16]

Lets hope its solves the biggest issues we have. View attachment 4962679

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[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] AlvinZahran98:
February patch only, and the phone is still slow, buggy, and crappy.

Update: the tapping feedback now sounds more pleasing than the crappy last one.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] MartinX3:
Installed via OTA.

Runs and phone still fast, stable, bugfree.

(Swiss region and full wiped after flash of the first 10.0 firmware last month)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] tiddo:
Updated this morning (Italy):

-fingerprint still needs two taps if the phone is locked

- mic still not recording loud on WhatsApp/telegram (but works good on other audio recording apps)

Did a factory reset as well on the first Android 10 update
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] nikkdib:
i flash with newflasher the new italian firmware and i have no error. the fingerprint are good and mic is working. try to flash with a format data.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] twistedddx:
Wifi tethering is working reliably again for me.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] tiddo:
ok I'll give it a try! thanks for the advice
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] tyrael11:
Have still the same issues, too

Mic is not loud enough

Fingerprint reader still crappy
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] iggyone:
What Google App have you disabled? Can you describe and I will test it.

But here is super annoying thing: In the past month or so (up to COVID-19 pandemic) I've been travelling a lot and I have started to watch a lot of Netflix.. I have noticed strange behaviour when HDR content is being played on Netflix after update to Android 10. Each time HDR content comes on, the phone switches to default (factory) Display settings and colours of video goes to the worst colours ever.

I have set up my screen on the following Display settings:

Colour gamut and contrast: Standard mode

White balance: Custom (R:255, G:190, B:0)

video image enhancement: Off

This has proved to be the most accurate colour setting with the least bluish tint. After HDR content comes on, Colour gamut goes to Professional, white balance resets itself to default and I cannot watch HDR Netflix video with my colour settings.

Anyone else has this issue? Is it possible that Netflix app can override system settings?

What to do?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] DUMIY:
Also experienced this. There's nothing you can do unfortunately.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lefteris Fragiadakis (Frago):
I will ask here same question

I have an xz2 unlocked bootloader at android 9 with drm patches, every works fine, if i update to android 10 will camera work?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] MartinX3:
Yes
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Ambroos:
Android 10 is here! You can now update to 52.1.A.0.532.

Dark mode is here! Launcher was not updated, so no gestures, and things like the Google search bar stay light in dark mode as a result. Recent apps / multitasking is the same as it was on Pie.

Digital Wellbeing and other Android 10 goodies are of course available.

Album of full res screenshots (from XZ3, should be very similar on XZ2): https://imgur.com/a/l5O4J0B
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] chitose_ndy:
yea I just got it as well, feels nice
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sirbrian:
Having couple of issues on my XZ2 Premium (in Singapore)

1) Fingerprint unlock is very slow or unresponsive now. It seems to unlock fast only with phone in hand and upright towards face.

2) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and (more importantly to me) the NFC icons are no longer persistent notification on the top bar.

3) Most importantly, the Panorama icon/app is missing in Camera app
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] chitose_ndy:
I got bluetooth Issue
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] hugoprh:
Hi guys, I'm still stuck on Nov security Patch, nothing since, tried connecting the phone to Xperia companion and still the same, any idea how I can force the upgrade?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Alaa | Google Android:
Check your latest version for your region in this site:

https://xpericheck.com/
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Ambroos:
Android 10 is here! You can now update to 52.1.A.0.532.

Dark mode is here! Launcher was not updated, so no gestures, and things like the Google search bar stay light in dark mode as a result. Recent apps / multitasking is the same as it was on Pie.

Digital Wellbeing and other Android 10 goodies are of course available.

Album of full res screenshots (from XZ3, should be very similar on XZ2 Compact, just smaller): https://imgur.com/a/l5O4J0B
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] cooper104:
Frustrating no gestural navigation ?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] PerfectJam:
I was waiting this major update to unlock bootloader and root my XZ2 Compact, let's hope I won't lost features like camera (normally not since Android 9)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Dave.a:
Camera api still not support RAW :(
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] robert_jacketti:
I installed and I must say the animations don't seem fluid, the phone is lagging overall since the update, and the fingerprint scanner isn't responding properly
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] PerfectJam:
Same problem with the fingerprint scanner :(
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] xperianotfun:
Hello, I'm new but I want to share this update with you.

I did an hard reset after the update to avoid dealing with fixable issues.

Fingerprint require lot of touching if the screen is off.

Recorded mic audio is low. Never been that high though.

Camera often crash when opened or freeze after taking a shot.

Once in call they stopped to hear me on the other side. Needed to restart the call.

No gestures, no new app switcher. Same apps. Got the the wellbeing tool, smart answers, dark theme, system updates trough play store...

Battery and perfomance are fine on my terminal. I use only one sim and no memory card.

I will edit this message while i discover new issues.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] tyrael11:
Got the Update today. Xperia XZ2 Compact.

Immediately after the update process i noticed a significant drop in microphone volume (microphone sensitivity) when recording voice messages.

Can somebody confirm this systemwide issue?

If yes, is there a non-root solution or even a new setting involved?

(My volume settings are all at maximum)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] landsome:
I also confirm fingerprint issues
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Tom 23:
Slow fingerprint scanner issue in here too. Takes about a second of two to unlock the device when screen is off. However it's faster with screen already on.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] hgoldner:
Good to know Sony is subjecting its latest software to intense Delta testing.

I might skip the update until they get the kinks worked out. Remember how much fun the connectivity issues were a few updates ago?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] mcemsi:
Just updated - I noticed just one (SIM1) operator name on lock screen. Dual sim feature is working fine , signal bars are visible just not displaying SIM2 operator - any hint? Fingerprint seems fine to me.

[IMG="2 Operator is missing"]https://i.postimg.cc/2S4P8jHr/x-Screenshot-20200106-163854.png[/IMG]
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] mqmq0:
About the fingerprint problem: Its completely fine if you wake the screen first with the power button. Maybe its intended: I had a lot of issues with accidental unlocks.

Still, annoying.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] easyroot:
If it is intended, it is a massive step backwards. The less you use the power button, the better.

I like fingerprint to wake and tap to sleep.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] PerfectJam:
They even removed the activation of the fly mode in "night action" from Xperia assist, wtf is wrong with them ?

Gonna downgrade asap.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Hamzakovsky:
Warning ⚠

Anyone reading this before updating! Don't update now! I repeat don't update now! Or you'll be looking for downgrade tutorials by the end of the day :)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] billyboyk:
You're right, I did and now I meet huge battery drain :silly:
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] rqdb:
Is there a way to swap button on navbar ? I mean reverse recent and back button.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] HKSpeed:
what does Android 10 add for the XZ2 Compact since Sony excluded features like gestures? system dark mode is nice, but it's not that important for a LCD screen phone like the XZ2.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Deleted member 5190831:
Anyone know if the update has been pulled? Been spamming the update button and nothing is coming up. Anyone can comment if update is really that bad ?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] robert_jacketti:
Well there's digital wellbeing, updated privacy settings and some ui changes likes icons and colors
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Hamzakovsky:
And a huge battery drain.. Lol
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] MichaelMeier:
And my alarm did not go off this morning. :(
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Hamzakovsky:
Hopefully they'll push an update next month to fix all this crap
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Icefeldt:
Am I the only one, that feels like the fingerprint reader has gotten way worse?

It does not react as snappy/instant as before.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Natsu2000:
I have the same problem. I also noticed that the sound crackles a bit (can't describe it really well) when I listen to voice messages.

I hope it gets fixed soon
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] odiad:
Hi. I am also one of guys who already updated, instead of waiting for a positive feedback about the update from the community. And now the fingerprint sensor is annoying. Is there a way to go back to Android 9 via Sony companion ? Has anybody already tried or experience?

BTW: I did a reset of my mobile, hoping that this maybe helps, but no improvement.

Regards Odiad
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] etac88:
Hello!

At the moment here in Italy I don't have the notification for the update.

But I have read here that there are a lot of problems with this major update.

So, when I will have the notification, is there the possibility to remove the notification and don't do the update?

Thank you
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] robert_jacketti:
Another issue I have is my 4g connection is worse. I often don't have any reception and thus miss calls while before the update I had no problems.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Hamzakovsky:
Go to developer option and disable automatic updates then force stop update app from systems apps
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] etac88:
Thank you. But I read "Automatic system updates: apply the updates at device reboot".

So, disabling that, I prevent only the download or also the notification?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Hamzakovsky:
You need to go to system apps and look for update services app then force stop it after cleaning its cache
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] easyroot:
In my experience, at reboot you are advised this type of update with the "System updates are available" icon in the notification bar. Only when you go to view and accept the update is it downloaded. It has never started downloading without request because for 730mb, you need a good amount of allocated time to do it and decent battery charge.

This is how my XZ2c and previous XZ1c have performed. I simply "force stop" on the software update app to remove the icon notification and that is. You can clear app cache as Hamzakovsky mentioned above also.

So you "should" be safe. :)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Icefeldt:
Okay, so you have the same experience like me. :-/

Then it is a widespread problem..
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] easyroot:
For those who have the sensor problem which seems pretty well acknowledged now, I have read that switching off the adaptive battery feature helps. It is still not as good as before but could be a stop gap until the fix is available. I cannot confirm it works as I have not done the update.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] norman0:
I have tried the suggestion. Unfortunately, it doesn't work.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] HKSpeed:
Anyone in the USA got the Android 10 update on their US model phone? I been checking since the start of this thread, but no update. My XZ2 Compact is a spare phone, so I'm eager to try Android 10 despite the bugs.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] easyroot:
That is a shame, I found the tip on Sonymobile, it appeared to improve things a little for one or two.

Maybe someone else can see if it works for them but based on your result, I don't see why it would.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Natsu2000:
I also noticed, that things like deleting pictures in file manager and closing my music player (Musicolet) takes longer since updating.

Now I always get a notification of deleting files and a progress bar in the status bar while closing the music player, what makes closing take longer than before.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Us as well. No update.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] charos:
So, how do we downgrade?

I think I want to go back to Android 8 because I am sick and tired of Sony screwing up and deteriorate performance and battery life in every upgrade.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] odiad:
Hi. I tried to downgrade via Sony companion, using the emergency recovery (I don't know if emergency recovery is to correct name in English), but it doesn't work. With this Sony application it is just possible to reinstall Android 10. There is no opportunity to choose that Android version.

Has anybody another idea? Maybe flashtool? Does it work (I am new in XZ2 compact forum, with my Z3 compact there were some opportunities with a flashtool)?

Regards Odiad
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] charos:
Good luck with that mate...

I tried with Flashtool and XperiaFirm tool, but the ones avaiable are storefront roms, but I tried anyhow. Then it got into bootloop, then took the downloaded files from Flashtool and put it on Newflasher. It worked, but it deleted my user partition :(

I found other ftf firmwares after a while, but I got into bootloops many times already.

Because I really needed to try and recover the data, I had to root. That was 6 hours ago and I am still unable to install TWRP. I keep getting bootlops, reflashing and on and on.

If I didn't need that data, I would have smashed that phone with a hammer and call it the day ...I was so desperate, that I even bought XperiFIX, only to realize later than TWRP needs to be manually installed first (wtf)

I am dealing with Xperia phones for some time now (started with Xperia Mini in 2011) and although I spend hours patching, flashing,rooting it was an OK experience and a rewarding result. With XZ2 Compact, the tools are limited, the instructions are non-existent and there is no added value (no collection of community roms). That would the last Xperia mobile I am ever using.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Ungewiss:
Thanks to Sony it's really easy to build AOSP. I'm on the way to port to lineage, but this works very differently to when I did that for the last time many years ago (Android 2 was recent back then).

For a limited time I have two XZ2C available, that makes it easier. Let's see how far I get.

I really like the device, but as you mentioned, there is very limited activity around here.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] odiad:
Hi charos. Thanks for trying. Losing data would be no big problem, but I have my phone since I've mouth, and still warranty. So I don't want to root or unlock bootloader.

1) is it possible to use flashtool with original bootloader and without losing warranty?

2) I understood your explanation that to reflash via flashtool with available firmwares is no good solution. Do I understand correctly, better to keep Android 10 than trying other storefront Roms? (I don't know what storefront Roms means)..,

Thanks for your trials, greetings Odiad
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] charos:
Download Emma Flash tool by Sony here: https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/flash-tool and give it a go. Enter phone into flashmode ( power down phone and press - Volume and plug usb cable). Once you launch Emma, you will get a list of available roms to flash. Google around to find which the equivalent build number of android releases. Good luck!
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] JohnRossJennings:
Just for random luck I tried wiping the cache on the "Memory" (hidden/system) app on my phone last night. Since then I havent had the Audio Settings bug that was annoying me enough to consider a rollback to Android 9. The Wifi issues I was having at work (cant connnect to a hidden SSID) seem to have been resolved but I dont know if it's connected to that..
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] odiad:
@ charos: but you wrote you did the same and had bootloops. What was the reason for that? Wrong rom, or locked bootloader, or what else?

I like to try it because of reduced battery life, but my mobile is quite new, so I don't like to kill it... How about warranty, do you know maybe? If bootloader keeps locked, and i flash original Sony rom then it should be keep warranty as long as it is not bricked, isn't...
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] HKSpeed:
According to the site below, the update is not available in the US. I assume the US model is "Customized US" on the site.

https://xpericheck.com/device/H8314
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] hgoldner:
Maybe that means the US release won't be a delta-test like the 10 release to the other models. One can only hope.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] robert_jacketti:
How's the reception for you? Mine is very bad, I miss a lot of calls where my phone doesn't ring it goes straight to voicemail
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] qpai:
rollback

Just to let you know guys, I managed to roll back to 52.0.A.8.131 from the latest update.

I had to risk it because the phone was basically useless for me even after a hard factory reset.

The rollback is not that difficult if you are somewhat technically adept:

NOTE: THIS VOIDS WARRANTY

unlock bootloader: https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader/

download emma: https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/flash-tool/download-flash-tool/

use emma: https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/flash-tool/how-to-flash/

After Emma recognized your phone, select version 52.0.A.8.131 (Software Update Content Erase), hit the button, wait, and you should be golden after that.

I had to press the power button multiple times in order for the phone to wake up, but it did in the end.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Krakiathan:
Seems that the problems with android 10 on xz2c are software related and that it's not worth yet to upgrade. However, as a pioneer I'm still going to try it out myself and keeping you up to date with my experiences..
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] ultimatepump:
I haven't even received the OTA. Is it in America yet?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] billyboyk:
Hello everybody !

I have contacted Sony's support and they suggested me to do a software repair from Sony Companion. I did it last week and it seems that my issues are solved. No more battery drain, fingerscan works fine and the general stability of the phone is ok now.

Have a nice day.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Krakiathan:
No can do software repair through Sony Companion once bootloader is unlocked..
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] etac88:
Hi. Sony stopped the rolling out for the problems with the update? I didn't have received the notification.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] HKSpeed:
According to the site below Sony continues to roll out the update in different global areas. USA was last to get the previous update.

https://xpericheck.com/device/H8314
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] odiad:
If Sony still rolls out the update that can have the meaning that they ignore users complains (at least I complained to Sony support - I hope many users did that). I hope Sony is really working on a new update to solve all issues....
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] thobi3:
i've tried that one. it helped only with the battery issues but not with the memory issues and the fact, that i have to reboot every 48h to have it more or less working.

cannot complain about this detail. looks ok to me.