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[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] tyrael11:
Xperia XZ2 Compact microphone issue

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 XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] spat24:
Hello,

No bad surprise for me

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[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] tys0n:
Looks like sony made a different approach to gestures and using side sense swipe gestures.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Aleyn99:
I just did the update and now I my camera and album app don't properly work. So my camera app won't start at all and crashes and my album apps don't show any pictures I have on my phone. I can't move any files from my phone to my micro SD card, because when I do that the app, file Commander, crashes too... So I wanted to connect my phone to my laptop to see if I can repair it with the xperia companion application. There it says my phone is locked, but it actually isn't and my computer won't show my phone even though it's connected. Has anyone any ideas? Thanks! :confused:
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mantas Budrys:
I updated my phone and now Pixel launcher won't work it says : Pixel launcher keeps stopping with Android pie Pixel launcher worked good, Google camera also won't work it just keep stopping like Pixel launcher. Maybe somebody knows how to fix pixel launcher ?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] marcello_palma:
Sony is digging the pit with his own hands....the gestures is the best feature of Android 10....is really a senseless choice

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[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] MP1979:
For now i continue to use fluid navigation gestures. Is a very good app.....and f**k sony
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] sirbrian:
And camera has lost the important Panaroma option.

Fingerprint unlock is very slow too.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] borkson:
Use Sony desktop app - Xperia Companion and make software repair. It should help.

Sony Xperia[emoji769]XZ3
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] frank1266:
Doesn't run well on my XZ3. Battery life greatly reduced. Too bright colors. Always on display too bright. Crashes with several apps. Want to go back to previous version :(
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] spat24:
Hello,

It's not possible, it's write on screen when you update to this version.

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[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] zlays:
Why is always UK unlocked that is late with updates ?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stockis:
I updated my phone during the night since it was slow and laggy and needed a reinstall anyways.

What a big mistake! Battery time is aweful! 2-3 hours active usage and the battery's nearly empty already.

The screen wont register all my finger presses when I draw a line on the screen, wich leads to clicks when I only keep the finger pressed and move it.

The charging is brutally bad! Before the upgrade I reached atleast 900-1200 mA using a powerbank and cable, now I only reach 400mA, if I'm lucky.

I was really looking forward to this upgrade, with gestures and all, even if I'm using apps for this already, but I'm so f-ing disappointed!

Yes, I have tried to do a factory reset after the update but to no use at all.

Apps working as they should atleast, camera and all, with panorama function.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] MP1979:
The panorama function is always in the same place for me

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[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] JohnnyNL:
for me H9436 everyting is working fine (except gesture navigation) just installed update no factory reset, installed pixel launcher from xxx.ytechb.com/download-android-10-launcher-apk/[/url] version for android 10 till now no issues.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] borkson:
[MENTION=5833356]JohnnyNL[/MENTION] could you give link to topic with this launcher?

Sony Xperia[emoji769]XZ3
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mantas Budrys:
For some reasons this launcher won't work it just says Xperia Home has stopped also Google Pixel launcher also crashes rebooting and clearing cache doesn't help at least Nova launcher is working fine. I didn't notice any improvements at all maybe just dark mode and minimal desing changes but no performance

or battery life improvements, I'm very disappointed about this update I expected more from this update.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stoerner:
After this update I encounter fingerprint unlock issues (XZ3).
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rubenos:
Same here, did a clean install, it's a bit better now, but way not as fast as before (XZ2C).
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] JohnnyNL:
I got the 3 bottom buttons back and cant disable them.....
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] reptile64:
The slow response of the fingerprint scanner when the screen is off is a good thing for me because many times I accidentally unlock the phone. I like this delay. ?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] sirbrian:
Notification icons of NFC, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, is no longer persistent on the top bar, unless connected

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You confirm you still have panorama? The APP is not even installed anymore in my phone. And I can't even reinstall manually too

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2627530777295417&id=100001155605737&sfnsn=mo
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] JohnnyNL:
no issues on battery time I charge wireless
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] darkness4every1:
We have 3 Sony XZ3 in the house and all 3 have issues with the new update

- slow fingerprint (takes about 3 seconds to unlock)

- battery drains like no tomorrow. 2 hours of going outside playing Pokemon GO while listening to some music, talking on Discord and phone is dead from 100% to 10%. It used to last me the whole day from the moment I wake up to the moment I'm going to sleep and still have 30%+ battery

- freezes all the time, hangs and force closes random apps
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] tys0n:
That's weird. No freezes or fc's for me. Fingerprint scanner is also same as before.

Not sure about battery since it's not my main phone anymore and. I've only used it at home with wifi and no sim after the update, but it seems that my battery is good so far.

Maybe try to factory reset one of the three devices to see if it makes any differance.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] MP1979:
Look the screen

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[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] sirbrian:
Looks like almost all of us (which I assume are of diff region) are facing different problems despite having the same update...
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] dontbelive:
Clear cache of all apps manually in settings/app

U have to do it for every app u have installed

It solved these issues for me
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Laicure:
It's better to reflash (use software repair via Xperia companion) every major update/upgrade of android.

just copy your your files to your pc first (I don't use the "back-up" functionality 'cause I want a clean very clean slate).

I did. No issues, No hassle.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ultrasoniic:
No Android 10 OTA yet here in India for my H8324 :(
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] XR2777:
Hi

If you have still problems with the update, try to soft reset the phone with power off key + volume up key together. Just hold them for a few seconds.

It helped me to get the apps updated. Before, the playstore was crashing by every try to download an update.

Also was any app which tried to download anything, like Chrome etc...

Still have some problems with icons left, called Google-System update. Not possible to remove.

Fingerprint is slow.

But the Camera is working again:)
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] borkson:
[MENTION=4227563]XR2777[/MENTION] go to security option and make Google play security update. It will solve your problems.

Sony Xperia[emoji769]XZ3
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] XR2777:
Thanks! Works now as it should?

I was close to make a hardreset... Lucky me, I don't need it anymore.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] socialguy:
After the update the fingerprint sensor is noticeably slower when the screen is off, with the screen on at the lockscreen it's about the same as before.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mantas Budrys:
Gesture navigation is not available after update but I noticed two apps in settings two button navigation bar and there gesture navigation bar so maybe in future gesture navigation will be available ?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] yx.wang:
It seemed like Gestural Navigation also been there.

Someone test with an unlocked XZ3, installed Magisk and QuickSwitch module, then, set the Lawnchair as default home and recents provider (which can be completed by QuickSwitch).

The result is gestural navigation works, and gesture navigation became switchable with an option looked like Stock Android 10.

I've just heard about those. so if there's something wrong, please tell me with a reply.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mantas Budrys:
Well I can't root my phone because it's still under warranty so I guess I'm stuck with Rootless pixel launcher and basic navigation buttons.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Darkside1984:
A link to download the OTA? I need the boot.img to root it. Thanks!
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Datschmann:
Screenmirror dont works
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] darkness4every1:
Used Xperia Companion to reflash the software, it fixed the performance and battery issues.

The fingerprint still has issues, it barely detects my finger and when it does it's slow. Had another Sony XZ3 with Android 9 to compare, I put my finger on the sensor in any weird position and it would unlock the phone.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] aur_76:
Android beam missed. Xz3 h9436
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] amakuramio:
I unlocked bootloader on android 10, i didnt lose any functionality, interesting even the screen display options work
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Twistabeatz:
Which screen display options? How did you unlocked the bootloader? Is there a risk of data loss?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] alejopugli:
Is the camera still working?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] amakuramio:
The vivid display etc

Android 10, oem unlock in developer options on, go sony site, unlock with fastboot, install xz3 driver, end

Yes will reset

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Yes, as if nothing has happened. Also no loss of night shooting or hdr.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] tys0n:
I haven't used my xz3 as main device in a while but does it even have a camera night mode? Or was that added with Android 10?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mantas Budrys:
What about X-reality for mobile ? And sound effects like ClearAudio+ and DSEE HX does everything works correctly ?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] amakuramio:
Xreality seems to work, i dont have usb c connector so i cant confirm the dsee hx
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mantas Budrys:
If you can enable it that means it works. Did you try to flash Twrp and root it ?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] amakuramio:
https://youtu.be/hYQQN86izIc

Made a video, u can see im rooted and can use everything normally
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mantas Budrys:
Thank you.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Laicure:
Oh may gad, you are the first one to try to root xz3 on Android 10!

I would like to try that on my xz2; Android 10!

Thanks for the update and vid!
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] niaboc79:
All is broken exactly the same way as before...

Screen enhancement (Vivid,...) has always worked on unlocked bootloader.

DSEE HX, camera optimization and X reality are still broken.

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[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] aur_76:
has anyone tried to root directly after the update?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Laicure:
oh, damn.

What about the other user's claims that it worked?

I really want to root. :(
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] niaboc79:
They just can't see the difference between a feature who's working or not [emoji17]

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[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jackielam1997:
Anyone have bootloop after update?

i got that after ota
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Geese1:
Maybe I'm just lucky, but I got the OTA update this morning, and it went off without a hitch. Everything seems to be working just fine, and so far I don't have any complaints. I was afraid of going ahead with the update after all the horror stories I'd read, but other than somewhat reduced battery life (which may simply be from me spending more time on it than I normally do while trying out the new features - will have to give it a couple of days to see if it stabilizes) its running just as well as before the update to 10.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mantas Budrys:
So maybe somebody can develop a DRM fix for Xperia XZ3 Android 10 ? I want to root my phone and don't lose any functionality.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] YusukeYuu:
Android 10 on my xz3 can't play video in hdr, the viseo will displaying wash out color.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ultimatepump:
I'm in Florida USA and no update here. Even after trying through the pc app. Has it been released here yet? Should I just let it stay on over night?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] morfeas-dsl-:
It has but only at some regions. It has many bugs and sony stopped the roll out.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pandemic:
You can root you xz2, i have it also on android 10 and no issues at all, all works.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kilek_360:
Same here, no HDR

In youtube you can see how HDR activates and deactivates in a second when you resize the video screen
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] yx.wang:
Same here, and screenshot also does.

The screenshot taken would seemed like rendered in HDR properly.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] MichaelRebirth:
Totally fukup job sony need to fired QA team...

my DVS vibration have cracking sound after update to Q

Anybody else having this issue?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] SkebbZ:
Update issues

After update, battery drains very quickly.

Some apps use 10-40% battery in the background seemingly for no reason, while the phone is in my pocket.

Will try reinstall from Xperia Companion like other poster suggested.

Edit: Seems like reinstall didn't do much. Some apps still use a lot of battery, even if the battery log states they were active 0 minutes both "in use" and "in the background".

I guess the logs could be wrong, but the battery is still drained much more than normal.

One user suggested doing a Google Play system update would help:

Go to settings --> About your phone --> Scroll down to where it says Android version 10, press here

Now press where it says "Google play system update version ....."

You will be prompted for a reboot

Done

This seems to have fixed the broken icons in the app drawer at least.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] kevindeoz:
Hi guys, I have a H9493 and flashed this update (52.1.A.0.618) from XperiFirm with Newflasher

Fingerprint works flawlessly

HDR on Youtube, Netflix and local is present

Always On Display bright is fixed

I haven't really notice a decrease on performance on my phone because I have the 6GB RAM model so I don't know is performance is fixed

Low volume in mic isn't really fixed in this update

Cheers
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] AlvinZahran98:
How about gestures? Should we turn our hopes down?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Frenky_LV:
Thanks for the info!

Did your HDR didn`t work before the update? Mine is showing as it would be playing Youtube video that is HDR as HDR but the picture I see is SDR. Did you have the same issue?

And what was wrong with your Always On Display?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] tyrael11:
Still have

- mic Volume problems while recording voice Messages in WhatsApp (Volume too Low)

Updated after factory Reset and with Xperia companion
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] yx.wang:
Still no stock gestrual navigation in latest RU variant（.618）
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] 180200:
Hey.

So I have already installed 52.1.A.0.618 update, it has been realesed this morning.

I bought my phone in the UK (H8416), so I think it's UK build.

I have only installed update, without wiping any partitions or even cache.

I'm testing it over 2 hours now, no bugs for me so far, checked everything what was posted in this thread.

-fingerprint working as good as on pie.

-HDR working

-dark mode is really dark everywhere (even notifications on statusbar) except settings (it's more like grey), contacts and call dialer are still white and there is no option to change it.

-I didn't notice any difference while recording sound

-BT is connecting even faster (I'm sure it's not "placebo")

-mobile data and WiFi working as good as before

-GPS working even better for me, plus there are new android 10 options of allowing access to your location.

-NFC and basic stuff are working fine as before

I realised different vibration, it's for sure stronger and longer, for example from messenger notifications I have 2 short strong vibrations, now when I have vibration mode and I've got a message I know about that, on pie I missed a lot, there was only one and it was too weak.

Animations are "more smooth"

App loading is faster than on pie

There is one option less in STAMINA MODE (only balanced and extra battery saving), however, I have set "balanced" like I had on pie, and I have to say two things.

1. Notifications are coming on time, on pie I had 10-20 sec delay when STAMINA was turned On.

2. Batterry drain seems to be less than on pie, 2.5 hours of testing, max brightness and 84% battery left, I think that's not bad at all.

Only minus of that OS is that, there is no full android 10 gesture navigation.

Otherwise is even better.

I think that's all for now, if I will know something more I will edit this post.

EDIT 1:

Okay, after a day I have fingerprint problem. Sometimes I have to put my finger 2-3 times. It's more like it just doesn't work, when it does, it's recognizing my finger everytime.

If any questions what would you like to know before you gonna update, feel free to ask guys.

Cheers.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] YusukeYuu:
And i realize they have screen recording, but can't record internal audio only microphone record
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] YusukeYuu:
Screen record

And i realize they have built-in screen record(hold screenshot button on power menu) , but can't record internal audio only microphone record
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] yx.wang:
Have anyone met the ‘Tethering Error’ prompt on 618 ?

When using Wi-Fi tethering, I could see the prompt occasionally. and seemed like the tethered device couldn't access the Internet.

I own a H9493 on Customized RU
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] yx.wang:
52.1.A.0.672 is out

Customized RU
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] cddyo:
I was talking to customer support other day and he told me they are preparing for "semi-major" update for all Xperia with Adnroid 10 (meaning from Xperia XZ2 series to XZ5)

He said this is likely coming with May security patch, and fix fingerprint sensor issue, noise/crack sound issue, lag/app force-close issue etc.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] spat24:
Good news i hope so

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[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] morfeas-dsl-:
I hope so too.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] t238z:
Sounds awesome, BTW where did you get this info? Sony Online CS?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] andypandypops:
Latest android 10 for xz3

​

No problem with crackling now also fingerprint spot on. I carnt fault this version from Sony. My phone is the double ram version. Using in UK but bought from China.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] andypandypops:
7 days on from the update and fingerprint scanner works first time. The memory is usually at about 55%. IT Runs very fast. Apps are loading better than pie. Battery lasts all day. Very happy so far.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] morfeas-dsl-:
New update with number 52.1.A.2.1
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] kid1988:
Any information on changes? There is quite a large number increase. (from *.A.0.6** to *.A.2.1
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Laicure:
It is just 79.7MB for me

No changelog or whatsoever found yet
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] morfeas-dsl-:
Sony doesn't release a change log
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alaa | Google Android:
and this is really bad thing

But they are keep it online

https://www.sony.com/electronics/su...ts-mobile-phones/xperia-xz2/articles/00239362

They must write it in the phone

WTH
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] tyrael11:
Fingerprint Reader improved a Lot with this Update - for me at least
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] 180200:
Hey guys, latest update fixed fingerprint delay for me, at least a little bit. But I think I have fix for that anyway.

So, I realised that the fingerprint is working slower only if my phone is idle (locked and screen off) for more than 5 mins. So I was thinking about that and battery savings are doing that +/-. What I did:

Go to apps&notifications - advenced - apps with special access - battery saving. Now search for FingerprintExtensionService and turn off the battery optimization on this. Testing from 2 days, unlocking with fingerprint even after the night without delay. Remember that, it does work for me but doesn't have to work for you, because as I can see every phone reacts different. I'm just sharing My experience with you. Let Me know if it works. I'm also trying to run gesture navigation, if I will figure this out I'm gonna write a post too. Peace ✌️
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] andypandypops:
Also slightly different update for 4 and 6gb xz3 versions. Sony should have given all xz3's 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The 6gb version has not suffered the same fingerprint inaccuracy.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrandmrshemming:
Hi. I am having problems with the update. I get random reboots and then no service and SIM and WiFi disconnects random. Does anyone have a fix for this? I've factory reset and it's not worked. Spoke to Sony who reckon it's a hardware issue. I beg to differ as it was fine before the update.