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Anyone happy with the Generic Firmware?

Just curious if anyone is happy with the Generic firmware and the bloatware removed?
I'm running the .62 firmware and yes it's rooted. (Plenty of post on the subject).
Removed most if not all the bloatware crap that comes with the Generic America blend.
Quite happy with the speed and the low memory usage. I even decided to check and see if I was experiencing a battery drain like some have and no I'm not.
A few tweaks here and there such as replacing the launcher, sms app. A skin here and there voilà. My phone looks totally different.

Here's another one satisfied with .62.

Yes, I really like it actually, even went back to the stock launcher (tried ADW EX, Nemus, Simple Home, Launcher 7).
I can't notice a difference between totally stock and a tweaked ROM, but they're both fast enough.
Nice lockscreen
Edit: my homescreen
HD Widgets, Xperia S Music player widget, Animated Clock (with second indicator )

I knew I wasn't crazy! I knew I could find other satisfied stock users

I am using .42 Generic UK Global on my rooted Arc.
Bloatware was not removed. No autokill.
System is very smoth and fast.
Battery lasts 2 days of medium use.

Tweaked .62 ROMs are the way to go
Arconium 7.0 all the way
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Since they are similar bar a couple of minor config differences..... My NEO (no hijack intended) on stock .62 is stable and fast. Everything works, battery life kicks other brands in to touch. Very happy.
I simply boot with recoveryNeo, clear/reset everything, flash the stock ROM, boot in to recoveryNeo again and install rootxperia.
Install ES FE, remove the unwanted stuff and happy days! Taken it all over the world and never missed a beat. Quality.

Well until I do the TEST POINT method... other ROMS are not an option lol. But this said, I agree the .62 doesn't do much but I did some improvement on the operations.
I'm looking forward to the official ICS release for the xperia series.
I did remove a number of bloatware on it... I did see a REALLY big slowdown with them on it as some AUTOSTARTED. My battery well doesn't last that long, I'm a power user and I'm using it constantly so if I get 15hrs of constant use, txt, surfing, calls, searches, pictures etc... I'm happy. I am considering to get the mugen extended battery for 50$... would make a nice improvement on my battery life. If I happen to be on a BORING weekend the battery can last me a good 34hrs.

Noticed your signatures says "SENT FROM MY IPAD" I just sold my iPad 2 a few days ago and got myself the Transformer Prime.
I'm all about Android lol.

I stayed 4 months happily using my stock 042 ROM..
I was satisfied about the functionality and overall performance.
Right now I'm on Arconium 7.0 with DoomKernel, everything is better, no doubts on this, but you could live even with your stock device

Stock is working great for me until it doesn't then yeah I'll perform the TEST POINT method to get the bootloader unlocked and I'll continue from there. But for now it does everything that I need as it and it's fast and slick.
Going to wait and see what comes out this year for devices Been on the Xperia Arc little over 3months now I think.
Wasn't bad for a 100$ purchase from new sealed box from the store. They had an Xperia craze at Rogers and were letting them go for 100$

I'm still using .42 since .62 is one of the worst firmwares made by SE ever... With the xperia S theme and some customizations it works quite well!

I always had a thing for stock SE ROM, ever since my old X10. Not the fastest around but eye-candy and stable. There are elements that I haven't yet been able to find elsewhere.
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fluxgfx said:
Noticed your signatures says "SENT FROM MY IPAD" I just sold my iPad 2 a few days ago and got myself the Transformer Prime.
I'm all about Android lol.
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Well, due much more tablet optimized apps I chose the iPad 2 and am happy with it.
Android for phones, iOS for tablets.
Best of both worlds with Xperia Arc and iPad 2
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@Flo95 Hey to each their own right?
@iridaki I agree I do like the messaging interface of SE. But that said... I decided to go with my favorite Go SMS Pro and theme it to ICS style.

azaberl said:
Here's another one satisfied with .62.
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Just like I like it .... Clean!!

Flo95 said:
Well, due much more tablet optimized apps I chose the iPad 2 and am happy with it.
Android for phones, iOS for tablets.
Best of both worlds with Xperia Arc and iPad 2
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2nd that .....
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Same on stock here, happy enough. Tried the different mods thought they all sucked to be honest. Always seemed to be something that didn't work, with exception to arconium and se tweaked. But on those 2 i couldn't really tell any difference so didn't bother sticking with them and just reverted back to stock.
I'm actually getting bored with nothing to do with my phone...

really happy with stock 0.62 tweak supercharger,root with unlock bootloader battery muck better from 0.42 and i when i talk sound is more clean to my phone.

Not got much choice at minute need to get sim unlocked so I can unlock my bootloader on my arc s

New firmware 10.3.1.A.0.244 Impressions, reviews

Hi guys i just updated my Z to latest fw 10.3.1.A.0.244. Iam starting this thread for everyone to share his impressions/reviews with new firmware.
First i noticed
1. UI speed/smoothness has improved alot!
2. Album app - lags are finally gone
3. Launcher - not lagging when viewing widgtes, scrolling trough homescreens
4. Throw - finally working for me
5. Update center - Phone icon has been changed :/
6. BATTERY reading bug is still here
7. Lock/unlock improved responsivness
Thats all for now i am having the update just over hour or two. So. Share your reviews too
Here you can download FTF:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44137659#post44137659

NetSkill said:
Hi guys i just updated my Z to latest fw 10.3.1.A.0.244. Iam starting this thread for everyone to share his impressions/reviews with new firmware.
First i noticed
1. UI speed/smoothness has improved alot!
2. Album app - lags seems to be finally gone
3. Launcher - not lagging when viewing widgtes, scrolling trough homescreens
4. Throw - finally working for me
5. Update center - Phone icon has been changed :/
6. BATTERY reading bug seems also gone..
7. Lock/unlock improved responsivness
Thats all for now i am having the update just over hour or two. So. Share your reviews too
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Thanks for the changlogs
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Screen flickering issue fixed?

Wat about display flickering?

I dont see any flickering for now
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NetSkill said:
Hi guys i just updated my Z to latest fw 10.3.1.A.0.244. Iam starting this thread for everyone to share his impressions/reviews with new firmware.
First i noticed
1. UI speed/smoothness has improved alot!
2. Album app - lags seems to be finally gone
3. Launcher - not lagging when viewing widgtes, scrolling trough homescreens
4. Throw - finally working for me
5. Update center - Phone icon has been changed :/
6. BATTERY reading bug seems also gone..
7. Lock/unlock improved responsivness
Thats all for now i am having the update just over hour or two. So. Share your reviews too
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Is it the same old launcher or the new one from XZU / Honami?
Didn't want to update it yet due to loss of "root".

LiveSquare said:
Is it the same old launcher or the new one from XZU / Honami?
Didn't want to update it yet due to loss of "root".
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Is the same old but lagfree
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NetSkill said:
Hi guys i just updated my Z to latest fw 10.3.1.A.0.244. Iam starting this thread for everyone to share his impressions/reviews with new firmware.
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Thats all for now i am having the update just over hour or two. So. Share your reviews too
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Did you flash your phone (for example with the Spanish FTF v. 423). Or did you wait for 423 ota in your country.
Just so that we might have some sort of clue if more people should get the same update soon or not.

Dsteppa said:
Did you flash your phone (for example with the Spanish FTF v. 423). Or did you wait for 423 ota in your country.
Just so that we might have some sort of clue if more people should get the same update soon or not.
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I. Am from europe and my phone has cnetral europe 2 customization. Wich hanst got this update for now. So i changed my SI nuumber to central europe 3. And there is update availlable.
1270-7296
Download build prop editor and open
"ro.semc.version.cust" and there change the SI
Tap save and do not reboot
Look for "ro.semc.version.cus_revision" and change to R1A
Reboot and update should be awaillable now if you want other customization look into apollo89's thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2315914
U can also found there what fw version is availlable for each region customization
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NetSkill said:
Is the same old but lagfree
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Thanks. I'm using the other launcher at the moment and I can tell that it's awesomely smooth than the actual XZ launcher.
Will wait for OTA then.
Thanks.

No update for T-MObile Poland yet

NetSkill said:
I. Am from europe and my phone has cnetral europe 2 customization. Wich hanst got this update for now. So i changed my SI nuumber to central europe 3. And there is update availlable.
1270-7296
Download build prop editor and open
"ro.semc.version.cust" and there change the SI
Tap save and do not reboot
Look for "ro.semc.version.cus_revision" and change to R1A
Reboot and update should be awaillable now if you want other customization look into apollo89's thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2315914
U can also found there what fw version is availlable for each region customization
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Does it make any difference if i'll change SI from CE1 to CE3 but leave ro.semc.version.cus_revision on R2B? both of them have this cus.revision the same

Bairei said:
Does it make any difference if i'll change SI from CE1 to CE3 but leave ro.semc.version.cus_revision on R2B? both of them have this cus.revision the same
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Yes if you not change it to R1A it may not popup the update
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It seems that the Add active apps in Stamina Mode is different. There are now 2 columns.

Camera widget doesn't work for me any longer. Updated from PC companion.

008bond said:
Camera widget doesn't work for me any longer. Updated from PC companion.
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Camera widget? there is no widget :-/
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Screen on/off animations are gone, which seems to have made it loads snappier.
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Fast, no lags. Finally...
I have soft for France, although I'm from Poland.
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I am still waiting for the 10.3.1.A.0.244 update in Greece...
Do you guys have any clue as to when it will become available either on Sony Companion or OTA?

Is Camera improved ?
Hi Guys,
Can anyone please update, weather camera has been improved or same old buggy???
pls reply guys

Did someone noticed 14.2.A.1.142?

In PTCRB is since yesterday a new FW certified. Again...
http://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=24328
Question is: would it be released?

I don't think so. It's only certified. NOT YET RELEASED...

eranda84 said:
I don't think so. It's only certified. NOT YET RELEASED...
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And that's the reason i ask: would it be released....

schickel said:
And that's the reason i ask: would it be released....
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Only Sony knows (as always)

schickel said:
And that's the reason i ask: would it be released....
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I guess no. This might be a test build for the path towards stable Kitkat.
Certified doesnt always mean that it would be rolled.

I guess sony will go straight to 4.4KK...

It could be like last update: 14.2.A.1.114 (certified) ==> 14.2.A.1.124 (certified) ==> 14.2.A.1.136 certified and released.
So again: wait and drink a cup of tea

After releasing New Flagship Device they might release kitkat for Z range

pranii23 said:
I guess no. This might be a test build for the path towards stable Kitkat.
Certified doesnt always mean that it would be rolled.
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Therefore, that it's only a minor number forward from the last fw (136), it won't be anything near kitkat!
Maybe a minor Bugfix or extended update from 136 but nothing major!
Wait until the buildnumber changes to 14.3.X. to guess when kitkat will arrive, just a hint
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Kitkat won't be out before Barcelona - that's 100% and this could go out, maybe it's just some regional patch.
But it's nothing big - that's obvious from build number.
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I hope it fix XLOUD, my alarm is Damm too low, I'm hard to wake up!
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fix
fixing voice and camera grain in low light in latest 136

I'm actually really impressed by the rate of updates for the Z1 so far. Granted this might not be released, but it looks like Sony has finally learned to be decently constant with updates.

i thought some Danish Carrier leaked out that 4.4 KitKat was coming to the Z1 in March
cant find the site at the mo but will look again later

Tonian1878 said:
i thought some Danish Carrier leaked out that 4.4 KitKat was coming to the Z1 in March
cant find the site at the mo but will look again later
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It was a polish carrier presenting the list when the Z will be updated, not the Z1!
The Z1 will most probably be updated first though
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kantk20111 said:
I'm actually really impressed by the rate of updates for the Z1 so far. Granted this might not be released, but it looks like Sony has finally learned to be decently constant with updates.
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Yeah...They are working like crazy and fixing updates very quickly...
They are finally listening what we are talking...
And now with premium and elegant device like Z1 (and Z2 in the future) and great software - Sony will be the best choice (for me it always was)
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funky0308 said:
Yeah...They are working like crazy and fixing updates very quickly...
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Because the Z1 come out full of bugs!
Anyway I hope finally we get Apps on SD.

eclyptos said:
Because the Z1 come out full of bugs!
Anyway I hope finally we get Apps on SD.
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That are mainly hardware issues and I really doubt it could be ever fixed...
Maybe they will succeed to make it better - like touchscreen sensitivity and yellow tint...
But that's not software - I'm 100% sure, why?
Because I'm using 290 firmware and it's working fantastic.
Without any touchscreen problems, with real white and black colors on screen and with great battery life...
Every single firmware I tried worked perfectly...534, 290 or 136 - without a single glitch.
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funky0308 said:
That are mainly hardware issues and I really doubt it could be ever fixed...
Maybe they will succeed to make it better - like touchscreen sensitivity and yellow tint...
But that's not software - I'm 100% sure, why?
Because I'm using 290 firmware and it's working fantastic.
Without any touchscreen problems, with real white and black colors on screen and with great battery life...
Every single firmware I tried worked perfectly...534, 290 or 136 - without a single glitch.
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Actually the Yellow tint is a known software, not hardware problem . The touchscreen problem is iffy, some say hardware while some say software. I actually would say the Z1 is almost flawless hardware wise, the problems start on the software side (yellow tint, camera, bluetooth, etc.)
It's good because that means Sony can fix most of the problems on the Z1. They already fixed yellow tint and bluetooth, now the touchscreen and camera optimization should happen soon.

kantk20111 said:
Actually the Yellow tint is a known software, not hardware problem . The touchscreen problem is iffy, some say hardware while some say software. I actually would say the Z1 is almost flawless hardware wise, the problems start on the software side (yellow tint, camera, bluetooth, etc.)
It's good because that means Sony can fix most of the problems on the Z1. They already fixed yellow tint and bluetooth, now the touchscreen and camera optimization should happen soon.
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I would say it's mix, it's a software, O.K but only on some devices which are using different screens and other parts (bluetooth chip and other parts).
It's impossible that you have problems and I don't have if we all have exactly the same hardware...
So the conclusion would be - we are both half right
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Sensor co-processor

I saw in this page that the 4.4 xperia devices get this power saving feature(it is implemented).
It can be coded in android 4.3 but for Xperia Z1,Z1 compact and Z ultra and I thought maybe it can be coded for our Z too.
Here is the webpage of this explaining everything: http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...e-new-sensor-co-processor-video-code-example/
Devs,please help us get this feature ☺
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This is for Snapdragon 800 devices. We have the 2-generation-old S4 Pro.

Very interesting
Now I know why Intelligent Backlight and Intelligent Call handling will never work on Xperia Z, I've looked everywhere to find why the iEngine used by these apps wasn't able to find sensors data!

niaboc79 said:
Very interesting
Now I know why Intelligent Backlight and Intelligent Call handling will never work on Xperia Z, I've looked everywhere to find why the iEngine used by these apps wasn't able to find sensors data!
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Yes. This is exactly the reason. You can also convert the dex files in the apk to readable classes and you'll see that the iEngine support specifically implements/calls the Co-Processor. And it will drain the battery pretty badly without the co-processor. So, I guess the Xperia Z is better off without these.
PS: I hate to admit it, but the Z has become "old"

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Yes. This is exactly the reason. You can also convert the dex files in the apk to readable classes and you'll see that the iEngine support specifically implements/calls the Co-Processor. And it will drain the battery pretty badly without the co-processor. So, I guess the Xperia Z is better off without these.
PS: I hate to admit it, but the Z has become "old"
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=(
Missed by "this" much huh?

alnikki25k said:
Yes. This is exactly the reason. You can also convert the dex files in the apk to readable classes and you'll see that the iEngine support specifically implements/calls the Co-Processor. And it will drain the battery pretty badly without the co-processor. So, I guess the Xperia Z is better off without these.
PS: I hate to admit it, but the Z has become "old"
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The Z becomes slowly old thanks to your kernel efforts
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So this sensor co-processor will not be available for us? I think its time to buy a new device...
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beni8978 said:
So this sensor co-processor will not be available for us? I think its time to buy a new device...
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It's hardware dependent, therefore unavailable to us. The article states which devices have the co-processor and the Z is not in the list.
I read this article myself earlier on and I just knew somebody would ask if we could use it.
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alnikki25k said:
Yes. This is exactly the reason. You can also convert the dex files in the apk to readable classes and you'll see that the iEngine support specifically implements/calls the Co-Processor. And it will drain the battery pretty badly without the co-processor. So, I guess the Xperia Z is better off without these.
PS: I hate to admit it, but the Z has become "old"
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yeah, on top of that, even when released it was using slightly outdated hardware ):

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beni8978 said:
I saw in this page that the 4.4 xperia devices get this power saving feature(it is implemented).
It can be coded in android 4.3 but for Xperia Z1,Z1 compact and Z ultra and I thought maybe it can be coded for our Z too.
Here is the webpage of this explaining everything: http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...e-new-sensor-co-processor-video-code-example/
Devs,please help us get this feature ☺
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hardware part is just for snapdragon 800/801
but software part called "application process" also support on snapdragon S4pro devices like XZ.
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Xperia Z1C Lollipop 5.1.1 Update & Discussion here !

Hey guys,
Im doing a new thread about the 5.1.1 update that should be here in August/September so we can discuss the improvements and related stuff in one thread only =)

First news:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/06/2...1-lollipop-to-hit-xperia-devices-from-august/
August seems a little optimistic for the Z1 I would say....
Hope its true ...

profyler said:
First news
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Here the first news - http://www.xperiablog.net/forum/threads/testing-android-5-1-1-for-sony-xperia-z1-compact.17896/ ))

Android 5.1.1: Any news about new features and camera manual settings integration with Camera2 API in addition to Raw Photography?

nan92 said:
Android 5.1.1: Any news about new features and camera manual settings integration with Camera2 API in addition to Raw Photography?
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Dont expect camera improvements.

Dont expect camera improvements. [2]

Dont expect camera improvements. [3]

Why?
BTW I think it already takes good pictures.
Maybe not as good as a newer Galaxy or Iphone but still very good. (But yeah it could be better with those hardware specs but maybe they are using their bad sample sensors for their own xperia's and hide behind "software problems" and they couldn't do that anymore when they would allow RAW?)

jajajaja, what ?

http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/07/1...-0-546-certified-for-xperia-z2-and-z3-series/

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http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/07/1...-0-546-certified-for-xperia-z2-and-z3-series/
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saw that. do you guys remember how much time was it when Z1 LP went online after Z3 ?

profyler said:
saw that. do you guys remember how much time was it when Z1 LP went online after Z3 ?
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Approx month

We’re starting our Android 5.1, Lollipop upgrade from today for Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet. Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z Ultra are next up, starting over the coming weeks – followed shortly thereafter by Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia C3, then the original Xperia Z Series… with Xperia M2 and Xperia M2 Aqua after that.
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End of August will be my guess.
I hope this fix the battery drop...its the only thing that annoys..

profyler said:
End of August will be my guess.
I hope this fix the battery drop...its the only thing that annoys..
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It be in a few weeks but I certainly hope not end of August if it's according to this schedule.
Ey, is everyone getting the sudden battery drop issue? You guys sure it ain't hardware related? Cuz if it is, I be selling my phone next month if this 5.1 update don't fix it. Gotta go back to removable battery like the G4 or Note 4, really gonna miss my Z1C though.

uchihakurtz said:
It be in a few weeks but I certainly hope not end of August if it's according to this schedule.
Ey, is everyone getting the sudden battery drop issue? You guys sure it ain't hardware related? Cuz if it is, I be selling my phone next month if this 5.1 update don't fix it. Gotta go back to removable battery like the G4 or Note 4, really gonna miss my Z1C though.
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I'm not having any sudden battery drop issue, probably is battery problem. You could easily change battery if you want to give a chance to new battery.

HooLIMAN87 said:
I'm not having any sudden battery drop issue, probably is battery problem. You could easily change battery if you want to give a chance to new battery.
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I had the sudden battery drop issue. Tried many things. Finally replaced the battery, been fine since then (more than a month).

uchihakurtz said:
It be in a few weeks but I certainly hope not end of August
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I also think that at the end of August. Week 3-4.

hope that there will be double tap wake up, or is it not going to happen?

And smart backlight, screen rotation, call handling