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4.4 Firmware feelings/discussion

My impressions on 4.4 update:
Camera gets pictures faster after getting proper focus compared to 4.3
UI seems a bit smoother - it just feels smoother
Webpages get loaded faster
Data transfer between pc and phone over Wi-Fi without any external apps seems to be a good idea
Nothing new in camera apps. I got terribly disappointed.
We've got the new video editor that has the slow down the video option. That looks like they didn't remove that function from the Z1 or maybe Timeshift Video is coming for us. I'm sure that .681 FW is going to be updated soon as creative app is laggy just like on ported version. Same thing for showing camera apps (change mode from SA to anything else)
Camera apps can be rearranged by tap and hold.
I can't tell about any REAL new features. We've got wifi data transfer and printing. So far I can't see any other features.
Statusbar can't be swiped to change from notifications to toggles. You have to press the toggles button to change to those. It's not really a big thing, but I got really annoyed by that in 10 minutes of 4.4 on Z1.
Camera launches faster.
Summary:
I'm kind of dissapointed by the update. I hoped to get more out of it.
I'll give it a try for a few days though. We'll see if I'd really benefit from the update. (TBH I'm too lazy to do rerooting, restoring backup etc. and I'm a bit curious if there's anyting new here.
Please drop all your opinions/feelings about 4.4 update below.
PS. If you think that this thread is useless - let me know. I'll tell the moderators to delete it.

olokos said:
My impressions on 4.4 update:
Camera gets pictures faster after getting proper focus compared to 4.3
UI seems a bit smoother - it just feels smoother
Webpages get loaded faster
Data transfer between pc and phone over Wi-Fi without any external apps seems to be a good idea
Nothing new in camera apps. I got terribly disappointed.
We've got the new video editor that has the slow down the video option. That looks like they didn't remove that function from the Z1 or maybe Timeshift Video is coming for us. I'm sure that .681 FW is going to be updated soon as creative app is laggy just like on ported version. Same thing for showing camera apps (change mode from SA to anything else)
Camera apps can be rearranged by tap and hold.
I can't tell about any REAL new features. We've got wifi data transfer and printing. So far I can't see any other features.
Statusbar can't be swiped to change from notifications to toggles. You have to press the toggles button to change to those. It's not really a big thing, but I got really annoyed by that in 10 minutes of 4.4 on Z1.
Camera launches faster.
Summary:
I'm kind of dissapointed by the update. I hoped to get more out of it.
I'll give it a try for a few days though. We'll see if I'd really benefit from the update. (TBH I'm too lazy to do rerooting, restoring backup etc. and I'm a bit curious if there's anyting new here.
Please drop all your opinions/feelings about 4.4 update below.
PS. If you think that this thread is useless - let me know. I'll tell the moderators to delete it.
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may i know did u wipe data?

your device gets very hot with this update?

I'm happy we got kit kat early even though we're missing the Z2 features
At least we got the stock kit kat features
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No option to select runtime so no ART
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olokos
What did you mean by:
"Data transfer between pc and phone over Wi-Fi without any external apps seems to be a good idea"
Where is this feature ?

chunlianghere said:
may i know did u wipe data?
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I tried to get kk without wiping data and cache, but I just ended up in bootloop. Maybe that's because I should have wiped cache. Doesn't matter - I made a backup with TWRP.
yok3r said:
your device gets very hot with this update?
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I can't really tell the difference yet.
MobileBritain said:
No option to select runtime so no ART
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Confirmed. That's a bummer.
Multitasking seems to be better now.
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MobileBritain said:
olokos
What did you mean by:
"Data transfer between pc and phone over Wi-Fi without any external apps seems to be a good idea"
Where is this feature ?
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Xperia connectivity. It's for windows 7+. Z1 basically shows up just like you would have connected it via USB cable in MTP mode. Haven't tested it any further though.
I accidentally thanked you for no reason xD
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sound effect bug fixed?
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yok3r said:
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Mine does it's the only issue I have so far and I wiped my device but I'm going to kill my battery and then charge from dead since my battery life with Wi-Fi is crap now
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im liking it had it on for the last 4 hours battery use seems a tad better as is the camera
now has anyone created a boot.img with cwm yet so this can be rooted
never developed anything in my life but my fingers are twitching and googling how to's

olokos said:
Xperia connectivity. It's for windows 7+. Z1 basically shows up just like you would have connected it via USB cable in MTP mode. Haven't tested it any further though.
I accidentally thanked you for no reason xD
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Where is this feature enabled ?
How do you use it ?

Anyone's camera no longer focuses?
I'm getting this in logcat:
Code:
E/caladbolg( 298): 275221439 excal_idt_ctrl.cpp (688) 10990 E [EXC] [IdtCtrl ] Received error event from FocusDetector
E/caladbolg( 298): 275221685 excal_idt_ctrl.cpp (692) 10990 E [EXC] [IdtCtrl ] Call returnBuffer for HwFocusStats 0xb7d59a80
D/mm-camera-intf( 298): mm_stream_read_msm_frame: VIDIOC_DQBUF buf_index 4, frame_idx 0, stream type 9
D/dalvikvm( 1425): GC_CONCURRENT freed 393K, 14% free 50955K/59036K, paused 4ms+3ms, total 20ms
D/mm-camera-intf( 298): mm_stream_read_msm_frame: VIDIOC_DQBUF buf_index 5, frame_idx 181, stream type 1
FR related, C&J firmware fixed it.

kkd28 said:
sound effect bug fixed?
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Confirm fixed. C6906

Lost + button to add more themes.
But big question is...
Anyone could pls explain how localization now works on 4.4.2?
In 4.3 I could have localization thru 3g on and gps off, then I'd turn gos on with a switch when using maps on nav app, and ogff again when finished.
Now all I have is a switch that enables/disables localization and an option with 3 way of working: 1. gps + 3g + wifi, 2. Gps + wifi or 3. gps only.
I am lost... If I choose option 1 than is my gps always on sucking battery? If I choose 2 how can I easily enable gps when in nav app? And if I choose 3 how can I still have google localize me thru wifi when localization is off?
This is so stupid, they should have kept 3g and gps localization separate...

MON5TER said:
im liking it had it on for the last 4 hours battery use seems a tad better as is the camera
now has anyone created a boot.img with cwm yet so this can be rooted
never developed anything in my life but my fingers are twitching and googling how to's
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Doomlord has 1 already out.

Finally the ability to shoot 4:3 in superior auto

mikailmohammed said:
Doomlord has 1 already out.
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Can you please link it I cannot find it anywhere

MON5TER said:
Can you please link it I cannot find it anywhere
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632808

mikailmohammed said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632808
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ahah thankyou didnt realise he updated the old thread :good:

Besides the localization question above, how do you add a secind widget on the lickscreen?
Update: never mind, found answers to both questions
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Anyone has found a templerun2 link not working in app drawer?

Multitasking - best case scenario

Hi guys I was so confused on choosing between G4 and S6 and actually I was about to pick G4 for it overall great performance. Then few people told me that custom roms can give me even 7-8 hours SOT on s6 and i trust them because I had completely debloated note 2 that could run 5-6h sot every day. Now I'm using Z3 which I love despite the terrible (in comparison to Samsung and LG) camera. I wanted to change but I'm looking for good performance in all sectors - battery, camera and multitasking.
Now here's the deal. If anyone can run similar multitasking situation like the one on the video (13 apps switching simultaneously on my Z3, could do more but it's not the thing, at least 10 is what I'm really looking for, if more is possible that would be great too! ) and could post a video + information of changes (rom, mod etc.), I would be so much grateful.
Don't ask why I want, don't tell me it's useless, in my opinion it's the best android feature that works excellent, as you see on Z3 makes opening all apps extremely smooth without need to reopen anything (even throughout the whole day).
PS. Actually just make this just like battery thread, showing how good it can multitask. I think it might help other people who hate this device for poor multitasking.
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We all already know how it multitasks.
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@Elisha
Yeah maybe, but I couldn't find any good custom rom multitasking performance on YouTube, only stock (which performs very bad). Luckily I found nice video.
This guy runs xtrestolite rom. I'm a heavy user so that's why it was so important to me. I thought of switching to nexus device, but I use camera from time to time as well.
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I am using this on my s6 edge. And my best multitasking scenario was 16 app at the same time(3 games, browser, carbon for twitter, youtube, spotify, etc)
I think there is room for improvement for the s6. but if you want maximum multitasking. wait for the moto x style. according reviews it has an excellent camera and is the closest as it get to aosp.

Turn all of your apps into bubbles.

Jhayzt what do you want how do you turn the to bubbles please??

Jhayzt said:
Turn all of your apps into bubbles.
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Only works for apps that can run in pop up view
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ChongoDroid said:
Only works for apps that can run in pop up view
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But at least you're given an option to turn some apps into bubbles right?

I am running the arter97 note 5 custom rom version 4. With his kernal(same version). I'm on 5.1.1 base. Multitasking is the best I've seen on this device. I have approximately 10-12 apps open as we speak and am able to switch between them with no reopening of any kind. It is the "back to not3" rom in this forum. Best rom I've ever used on a smartphone and the best for multitasking I've used on the s6

Witch One ROM is the best?

I tested a lot of custom roms, and I still don't know witch one can be the best. I prefer ROM with very good battery time(I don't play in any games), I use xposed with a lot modules.
Now I have installed Hydrogen Os with boeffla kernel+ extreme battery profile+xposed. I am very happy, 3 days on battery but low performance
Please write something about yours roms
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kingmercian hydrogenos. GREAT ROM but the notifications do not always come :/ anyone know a fix ?

gagne.pierreluc said:
kingmercian hydrogenous. GREAT ROM but the notifications do not always come :/ anyone know a fix ?
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This is the default behavior of hydrogen.
Kstarz said:
FAQs
Why aren't my notifications, umm notifying me?
In an effort to stop your annoying ringtone going off every two seconds for "Free coins, today only!" and "You've won a free iPad" the H2OS team have a "feature" called priority notifications.
This makes the user have to manually select on a per app basis which apps are allowed to notify/alert the user of a notification and these become "priority notifications" whereas non-priority are still notifications but they just do not notify/alert you. You can set this either by clicking the icon at the top right of you notification bar and also via Settings --> Apps and permissions --> App notifications.
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khaos64 said:
This is the default behavior of hydrogen.
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Tried that and doesn't always work for hanghouts and Facebook messenger. Also took them out of hibernation, any ideas?

I'm Currently using Cm12.1 with Cm kernel (The one which is pre loaded in rom) getting 8hrs of SOT Pretty Smooth than OOS! Really alot customization! You don't even need Gravity Moudle in that Rom. It have nearly everything! Hope so Op releases M update soon, so the rom would be pretty stable with working FP and LAF

Im on skydragon now. It is much smoother than stock. Performance is slightly better. Sot around 4h. Battery drain is 5% per 6h in indle. Its many but ok
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gagne.pierreluc said:
kingmercian hydrogenous. GREAT ROM but the notifications do not always come :/ anyone know a fix ?
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Try flash: H2OS_Bloat_Remover_CrashFix.zip
Please use google yo find it. I am new and I can't write URL here.
It is update for h2o ROM from different custom complication. Should fix this one problem
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kingmercian hydrogenous

lukaszlol1990 said:
Try flash: H2OS_Bloat_Remover_CrashFix.zip
Please use google yo find it. I am new and I can't write URL here.
It is update for h2o ROM from different custom complication. Should fix this one problem
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Alright thanks buddy, installed and will be reporting soon
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enoooo said:
kingmercian hydrogenous
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Typo lol

[MOD CAMERA] [XPOSED] [6.0.1] Xperia Thermal Disabler - v1.0.0

I've found how disable camera killer in stock camera apps when temperature is too high without change anything in SemcPowerSaveModule apk ! after trying smali patch I've made this module! ​
When app is resumed(first launch or from background) ThermalAlertReceiver check everytime degrees with sysmonservice and if it's too high everything must be closed, I've replaced this check returning null
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Permissions:
Do whatever you want, but ... DO NOT PUBLISH MY SOURCE CODE ANYWHERE!!
Requeriments:
- Xposed Framework for Marshmallow
Install:
1. Download and install always the latest apk version (attached below)
2. Activate it (Xposed Installer modules) and reboot
3. Done!
Warning:
Temperature too high for long times may damage your device!
Special thanks:
- Sony
- @serajr for suggests
if you like this module, hit thanks!

Apk?? Thanks for it
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milocj said:
Apk?? Thanks for it
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It is attached! Xperia Thermal Disabler.ver.1.0.build.1.apk

Sounds great! Good job!!

Is it possible to add the option to tweak the thermal limit, rather than completely remove it in a future version perhaps? I don't like to have a temp limit but I am also worried about the temps raising too high, so I would like to just increase the limit to my liking rather than completly disable the limit.

Sorry for the stupid question. But does this disable thermal of camera, or thermald entirely? Thanks
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furkandeger said:
Is it possible to add the option to tweak the thermal limit, rather than completely remove it in a future version perhaps? I don't like to have a temp limit but I am also worried about the temps raising too high, so I would like to just increase the limit to my liking rather than completly disable the limit.
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You are right, Maybe I will do thanks for suggest! today I can't do promise but I'm learning(two modules in one day, third coming soon for Stamina notify)!! OT: new xposed module to use radio without headset thanks @IaguCool for smali tutorial.
corpsegrinder62 said:
Sorry for the stupid question. But does this disable thermal of camera, or thermald entirely? Thanks
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Hi friend, only in camera(SemcCameraUI-.....apk). disable thermal protection everywhere is bad I think

Michele2 said:
You are right, Maybe I will do thanks for suggest! today I can't do promise but I'm learning(two modules in one day, third coming soon for Stamina notify)!! OT: new xposed module to use radio without headset thanks @IaguCool for smali tutorial.
Hi friend, only in camera(SemcCameraUI-.....apk). disable thermal protection everywhere is bad I think
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Thanks, i thought so i just wanted to clarify before using cause i dont mind setting it on kernel end, then this is actually perfect as is. Many thanks for your work, at long last no annoying shutdowns[emoji41]
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Michele2 said:
It is attached! Xperia Thermal Disabler.ver.1.0.build.1.apk
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Perfect! Just perfect. Works on Xperia X. I was just about to start meddling in the thermal conf. This saved a lot of time.
You should definitely upload it to xposed repo. I bumped into this by mistake.

Hi, I download your module for xperia Xz and not found for me.
Thank you
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tips: to reduce camera heat problem, disassembly your phone and give thermal pasta between camera module and middle frame. also between processor cover and middle frame or heatsink. like in PC or laptop.
especially "compact" series, z3c z5c etc, they are not have copper heatsink.
I have try by self (in my z3c). before I apply thermal pasta, warning notification raise after 10 minute when use video rec 60fps use cyberian mod. After I apply thermal pasta, I can record video in 60fps up to 20min ++.
For the problem of waterproof after disasembly your phone, you can use silicone sealent to stick backcover.
I hope its help.
sorry if wrong post and for my english

Hi dev solution for oreo?? Thanks

update pie ?

Hello guys, would anyone have information for the update announced since end of the last year, which should take place for the month of March 2019, to pie, by Sony ?

Russian did not pass the beta test, waiting for a test on the Europeans ...

SGS3_0 said:
Russian did not pass the beta test, waiting for a test on the Europeans ...
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It had to be done 3 days ago, I think that after Russian failure Sony is doing something on the ROM...
Here in Italy no updates

faby GT said:
It had to be done 3 days ago, I think that after Russian failure Sony is doing something on the ROM...
Here in Italy no updates
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Russian firmwares bricked phones

davidhozic said:
Russian firmwares bricked phones
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All the phones or just some of them? Was it beta program or "stable"? Thanks for the info

faby GT said:
All the phones or just some of them? Was it beta program or "stable"? Thanks for the info
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I think it was most but not all idk what kind of program was it, i think it was normal

DThrawn said:
Hello guys, would anyone have information for the update announced since end of the last year, which should take place for the month of March 2019, to pie, by Sony ?
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50.2.A.0.352 update for XA2, XA2 PLUS, XA2 ULTRA is available in some regions according to xperifirm (mostly for duals)

I already updated. I have troubles with camera, lags on 4k mode with steady shot on and system works slowly than Oreo. Don't install that, but you cant revert Oreo back

R2A revert to Oreo. R1A for now is not

I have updated my XA2 day before yesterday, after getting Android 9 all things seems fine except battery life which is good enough when my device was on oreo, i am not saying its terrible but its noticeable, on standby its working fine but during usage its going to be draining fast, its really painful for me bcz battery power was highlighted feature of XA2 but now its behaving not well, sony should fix this as soon as possible

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I have updated my XA2 day before yesterday, after getting Android 9 all things seems fine except battery life which is good enough when my device was on oreo, i am not saying its terrible but its noticeable, on standby its working fine but during usage its going to be draining fast, its really painful for me bcz battery power was highlighted feature of XA2 but now its behaving not well, sony should fix this as soon as possible
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I notice the same, battery runs out faster than with Oreo, then I had no other inconvenience, the camera app was updated and some say that the video quality worsened, I did not notice yet, but the good thing is that for the first time I managed to run a version of Google Camera (I think it's for XA1) is one of the first to appear on Google if you search "Google cam Xperia".
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nico1983 said:
I notice the same, battery runs out faster than with Oreo, then I had no other inconvenience, the camera app was updated and some say that the video quality worsened, I did not notice yet, but the good thing is that for the first time I managed to run a version of Google Camera (I think it's for XA1) is one of the first to appear on Google if you search "Google cam Xperia".
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Yes bro everything seems fine except battery timing, its more sleek and faster than oreo, finger print scanner is now super fast and camera has been improved, over all its good update but battery timing is really an issue, hope they fix it

More about the camera app and android Pie.
They removed the Timeshift function that was the best of the app, is available in the playstore but I can not install.
As I said above you can install a functional version of the Google camera that at a glance takes better photos and videos (without so much postproduction) from here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xa1/themes/google-camera-t3798683/amp/
I also tried all the portable apps of this link for LG smarthphones, they all worked (with limitations), but the H2O from ONE Plus ascinated me, the manual controls are excellent and it works fluently.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/themes/root-stock-camera-apps-ported-devices-t3573485
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I install the latest firmware,version number is 50.2.A.0.352,adding more functionality,transition animation is smooth!

Kele5404 said:
I install the latest firmware,version number is 50.2.A.0.352,adding more functionality,transition animation is smooth!
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Did you installed it trough Flashtool ? If so, can you give me a working FSC ?

Niiirvy said:
Did you installed it trough Flashtool ? If so, can you give me a working FSC ?
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No, I use newflasher

Kele5404 said:
No, I use newflasher
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I also used newflasher yesterday (flashed the German rom) and it works like a charm :laugh: Thought I had some fingerprint issue's at first but that was caused by my phone case :angel:

sirjohnfalstaff said:
I also used newflasher yesterday (flashed the German rom) and it works like a charm :laugh: Thought I had some fingerprint issue's at first but that was caused by my phone case :angel:
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I think Android 9.0 fingerprint recognition seems faster,higher success rate,but it doesn't have pie's navigation bar and there's no circular clock

The update is successful. Installed this morning by Xperia companion on my XA2 single SIM, everything is fine and the battery lasts longer. The only thing is that the task manager I did not find the windows with horizontal scrolling but with vertical scrolling as in android 8. For the rest it's fine.
100% battery April 8 at about 2.15pm
1:01 am on April 9th 35% Battery
The only thing is that I wanted to find the task manager with the windows horizontally, otherwise satisfied.
It's fine..

Got 50.2.A.0.352 OTA here in germany and it bricked. Well ota didn't work, download always failed, tried updating via xperia companion after restart screen went black and is now turning on and off. If the phone it self is actualy on, i have no clue.
litteraly just created this account to share the info that even 352 bricked a device.