I woke up this morning to an OTA update of .12.75. I have never heard or seen this update before. It's not even on Sony's website: https://support.sonymobile.com/us/xperiaxzpremiumdualsim/kb/80193074318fc728015f3fe5d5df007ced/
Any ideas what this is? Maybe just a security update, but there was one just released the first of the year.
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bWZ3lsidTbQMkhTvzChxKvRAylN7gexY/view?usp=sharing
I do not know, what details this fw has got, but at least it seems to now have shown up at xpericheck:
https://xpericheck.com/device/G8142
Perhaps check the security updates, I think 5.Jan+ should have the spectre(?)/meldtdown(?) fixes.
Tornlogic said:
I woke up this morning to an OTA update of .12.75. I have never heard or seen this update before. It's not even on Sony's website: https://support.sonymobile.com/us/xperiaxzpremiumdualsim/kb/80193074318fc728015f3fe5d5df007ced/
Any ideas what this is? Maybe just a security update, but there was one just released the first of the year.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bWZ3lsidTbQMkhTvzChxKvRAylN7gexY/view?usp=sharing
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nospherato said:
I do not know, what details this fw has got, but at least it seems to now have shown up at xpericheck:
https://xpericheck.com/device/G8142
Perhaps check the security updates, I think 5.Jan+ should have the spectre(?)/meldtdown(?) fixes.
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Oh sweet I didn't know about that xpericheck.com resource, very cool. Thanks
As for my screenshot, is a moot point now, since xpericheck confirms what my screenshot shows.
I recived this update today too. Im in Russia region. Good to install or not, i cant find any info about this frimware.
MaxWolface said:
I recived this update today too. Im in Russia region. Good to install or not, i cant find any info about this frimware.
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I don't know, I'm going to hold off until I find out more. I'm in North America region.
Tornlogic said:
I woke up this morning to an OTA update of .12.75. I have never heard or seen this update before. It's not even on Sony's website: https://support.sonymobile.com/us/xperiaxzpremiumdualsim/kb/80193074318fc728015f3fe5d5df007ced/
Any ideas what this is? Maybe just a security update, but there was one just released the first of the year.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bWZ3lsidTbQMkhTvzChxKvRAylN7gexY/view?usp=sharing
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according to my knowledge this update for some region who didn't get the update 47.1.A.12.34. they got this 47.1.A.12.75 instead of 47.1.A.12.34. i think this update security patch to January.
i think this month Sony will release the android 8.1 with February security patch. will see...
Kanchuka said:
according to my knowledge this update for some region who didn't get the update 47.1.A.12.34. they got this 47.1.A.12.75 instead of 47.1.A.12.34. i think this update security patch to January.
i think this month Sony will release the android 8.1 with February security patch. will see...
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47.1.A.12.75
February security patch
Only for DualSIM, for now.
https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz_premium_patch_meltdown_spectre-news-29510.php
Meltdown and Spectre patches, not much more.
Let's see what this does to the performance and baterry life. Tbh, I'm reluctant to do this update, seeing what those patches did to my Windows PCs. I hope it won't have such a negative impact on Android smartphones.
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Only for DualSIM, for now.
https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz_premium_patch_meltdown_spectre-news-29510.php
Meltdown and Spectre patches, not much more.
Let's see what this does to the performance and baterry life. Tbh, I'm reluctant to do this update, seeing what those patches did to my Windows PCs. I hope it won't have such a negative impact on Android smartphones.
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http://bgr.com/2018/01/05/meltdown-spectre-fix-google-patch-performance/
Based on that article the Meltdown and Spectre patches for Google devices have a “negligible impact on performance.”
Of course they don't mention anything about battery life. *Shrug*
Maybe I'll be the Guinea Pig and install it giving my impressions and observations of performance and battery life.
So I have installed the update and did some quick benchmarks before and after the update. Interesting results. So naturally the benchmarks that happened in the morning were before I installed the update and the ones in the afternoon were after I installed the update.
As for the battery benchmark, I simply ran each test for 1 hour 10 minutes. So yea, the new update provided better battery performance but worse single core... by a little. Multi-core was a tad better with the new update. This of course is not all inclusive results, as I only ran one benchmark, and that has no indication of real-life performance. If I don't notice anything drastic in the next few days, I won't post anything else here, otherwise I will keep you posted.
-Drew
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So I have installed the update and did some quick benchmarks before and after the update. Interesting results. So naturally the benchmarks that happened in the morning were before I installed the update and the ones in the afternoon were after I installed the update.
As for the battery benchmark, I simply ran each test for 1 hour 10 minutes. So yea, the new update provided better battery performance but worse single core... by a little. Multi-core was a tad better with the new update. This of course is not all inclusive results, as I only ran one benchmark, and that has no indication of real-life performance. If I don't notice anything drastic in the next few days, I won't post anything else here, otherwise I will keep you posted.
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have you tried playing videos in landscape? and have you tried browsing pictures using the Album app?
after updating, mine shows a weird flickering line when doing the above mentioned.
did not notice that prior to the update.
rawisace said:
have you tried playing videos in landscape? and have you tried browsing pictures using the Album app?
after updating, mine shows a weird flickering line when doing the above mentioned.
did not notice that prior to the update.
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No problems with album or video playing. The backlight oversensitive problem appears to be fixed.
Got the update this morning on my simple SIM XZ Premium.
I also noticed some changes like in the "appearance" settings where it now look like on the XA2 series.
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The backlight oversensitive problem appears to be fixed.
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Big if true.
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Big if true.
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Yup, it' a lot less twitchy now, it adjusts gradually and a bit slower on response, just as it should be.
I have to check if they fixed it on the XZ as well, the issue was even more noticable on it after Oreo upgrade, the screen would literally flicker rapidly while auto-adjusting the brightness, it wasn't that bad on the XZP when I got it.
With this new update they have disabled the "swipe up with finger" gesture on the homescreen that opens up the app drawer.
I really liked that feature.
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With this new update they have disabled the "swipe up with finger" gesture on the homescreen that opens up the app drawer.
I really liked that feature.
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You sure about that? Cause I still have it. What version of XperiaHome are you running? I'm on 11.2.A.09, got it from the beta program.
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With this new update they have disabled the "swipe up with finger" gesture on the homescreen that opens up the app drawer.
I really liked that feature.
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Mine is still here but I noticed a new transition when swiping, don't know if it's due to this update or a Play Store one.
Also the Clock icon has changed.
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Also the Clock icon has changed.
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can you post some screenshots about the new Clock icon and appearance setting. thank you ^^
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Checked for updates today and received 2 back to back.
Acer_A500_7.014.01_COM_GEN1 (expected) and
Acer_A500_7.014.14_COM_GEN1 (unexpected)
During install i got a screen I have never seen before... it said "Configuring Tablet" "DO NOT POWER OFF" "DO NOT RESET"
I tried to get a picture of it but wouldn't you know it my camera is screwing up.
Here is a screen of it that I've taken with my HTC Desire
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Yep, that's the one. have you found a change log or anything saying what changed?
What was the size(s) of these new updates?
little over 7 meg, 7.35 I think.
I get this second update few minutes ago . I don't see any difference except this new info screen posted above. Maybe It's some sort of preparation for ITS ?!
Yep same here
Just got both
Mine however were .03 (1st update) and now .15 (2nd Update)
Based in New Zealand.
First update was just over 3 megs
the 2nd was just under 7.5 megs
the 2nd one gives you the new screen (maybe the first one loads the screen for the 2nd one to display)
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Right my info now is
3.2.1 Android version
Kernel at 2.6.36.3+
Build at Acer_A500_7.014.15_com_gen1
just updated my tablet and mine say's 7.014.14
New market format looks nice, showing ver 3.4.4 , I like it better than before the update
I received the 7.014.01 early this morning and now, I received the new one 7.014.14 ts about 7,51 MB
Just had the update myself. Super quick for both! Browser did keep shutting down, but I think that it has stopped doing that now! New market, yes i guess it looks ok, but have had that for time on my phone. Here is what I have found out about the 3.2.1.update:
The Android 3.2.1 update was released on 20 September 2011, and included a number of amendments:
.Bug fixes and minor security, stability and Wi-Fi improvements
.Update to Android Market with automatic updates and easier-to-read Terms and Condition text
.Update to Google Books
.Improved Adobe Flash support in browser
.Improved Chinese handwriting prediction.
Really looking forward to the ICS update, yes I know many ppl on here have been saying it wont happen, but I feel lucky! If it dosent happen, then I will be getting the Transformer Prime, just because of the name and o yer the prossecer lol!
This looks like for it is for people outside the US since it is Gen1 and mine says Gen2 and I am still on .02
xceebeex said:
This looks like for it is for people outside the US since it is Gen1 and mine says Gen2 and I am still on .02
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Not true, I'm in the US...
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Not true, I'm in the US...
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Hmm, so what is the difference between Gen1 and Gen2?
Well, the Android Central blog listed this update in december, but it only reaches my tablet yesterday. I think they release the updates by region
chickin2000 said:
Just had the update myself. Super quick for both! Browser did keep shutting down, but I think that it has stopped doing that now! New market, yes i guess it looks ok, but have had that for time on my phone. Here is what I have found out about the 3.2.1.update:
The Android 3.2.1 update was released on 20 September 2011, and included a number of amendments:
.Bug fixes and minor security, stability and Wi-Fi improvements
.Update to Android Market with automatic updates and easier-to-read Terms and Condition text
.Update to Google Books
.Improved Adobe Flash support in browser
.Improved Chinese handwriting prediction.
Really looking forward to the ICS update, yes I know many ppl on here have been saying it wont happen, but I feel lucky! If it dosent happen, then I will be getting the Transformer Prime, just because of the name and o yer the prossecer lol!
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Transformer Prime sux compared to specs of the new A700 (will be officially announced in 4 days at CES.) If you're going to drop $ on a new tab, hold out just a little bit longer
Can someone with this new 3.2.1 stock ota update .. check to see how there ..
gps works..
if they can access ad-hoc networks (tether to there android cell phone not just a paid for hot spot )
these are the two things i MUST HAVE ROOT For.. otherwise i would flash back to stock with my backup.. and try it ...
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Transformer Prime sux compared to specs of the new A700 (will be officially announced in 4 days at CES.) If you're going to drop $ on a new tab, hold out just a little bit longer
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LOL Thanks for the heads up dude! Its the name really I was sucked in by lol! Now googled A700! DAM dude, it lush.....Fook it, will hold out!
chickin2000 said:
LOL Thanks for the heads up dude! Its the name really I was sucked in by lol! Now googled A700! DAM dude, it lush.....Fook it, will hold out!
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That's where my money is going!
new update and skype
After having installed yesterday thé new update thé ringing Sound of skype is a buzzer instead of thé original téléphone Sound,a buzzer like thé tablet Sound at thé opening.
Any idea?
Thank ou allé
Wondering what everyone is doing about this bug since the latest 6.0 update? Wait for a fix or are you reverting back to an earlier OS? I know google is aware of the problem but who knows when they will get at this.
Im wondering this as well.
sask3m said:
Wondering what everyone is doing about this bug since the latest 6.0 update? Wait for a fix or are you reverting back to an earlier OS? I know google is aware of the problem but who knows when they will get at this.
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i was looking to set up my new nexus player today and was wondering about this. It seems most of the ROM's are now 6.0 and i dont know if they fixed the issue or not. Trying to look for some 5.1 ROM's just in case.
naruto.ninjakid said:
i was looking to set up my new nexus player today and was wondering about this. It seems most of the ROM's are now 6.0 and i dont know if they fixed the issue or not. Trying to look for some 5.1 ROM's just in case.
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The strange thing about this issue is that when watching something with Kodi the colors are fine.
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The strange thing about this issue is that when watching something with Kodi the colors are fine.
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Yeah my device came from Best buy and it was on 5.0. So I haven't seen the bug yet looking to flash cm 12.1 tonight and compare with pure nexus. Unlocked the device yesterday in fastboot.
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Google says it found the bug. I'm waiting them to release the fix anytime now.
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Google says it found the bug. I'm waiting them to release the fix anytime now.
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This bug is still there since september, when MM came out...
I went to 5.1.1 now and I wait some miracles for christmas
Only recently, Google acknowledged the bug and the fix is on the way (just don't know when, probably early 2016). https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=188667
Too bad there is no way to stop the auto-update to 6.0/6.0.1 unless you are rooted and mod some settings. I don't have any desire to root my NP players. So, the only thing I can do so far is wait.
foxbat121 said:
Only recently, Google acknowledged the bug and the fix is on the way (just don't know when, probably early 2016). https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=188667
Too bad there is no way to stop the auto-update to 6.0/6.0.1 unless you are rooted and mod some settings. I don't have any desire to root my NP players. So, the only thing I can do so far is wait.
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Maybe next time the people who make the updates should actually try using the device before sending the updates.
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Maybe next time the people who make the updates should actually try using the device before sending the updates.
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Given the spread of the problem (affects NP, Nexus 5X and 6P), it tells me that those work at Google didn't do their job. Hence I lost my trust on them about the future on the Android TV if they can't get the basics right.
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Given the spread of the problem (affects NP, Nexus 5X and 6P), it tells me that those work at Google didn't do their job. Hence I lost my trust on them about the future on the Android TV if they can't get the basics right.
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check this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64445344&postcount=243
This update/fix takes forever to be released and it's been a known problem for several months now.
The fix is finally in. Just flashed the newest factory image and tested it out on Youtube and Google Play Movies. Better late than never I guess.
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The fix is finally in. Just flashed the newest factory image and tested it out on Youtube and Google Play Movies. Better late than never I guess.
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I see two 6.01 updates is it one of those? I'm already at 6.01 but don't see an update when I checked the update on my NP.
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I see two 6.01 updates is it one of those? I'm already at 6.01 but don't see an update when I checked the update on my NP.
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It's build MMB29T. It will show a January 1, 2016 security patch level date once installed. I couldn't bother waiting for the OTA update myself so I just flashed the stock factory image instead.
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Hwaiting said:
It's build MMB29T. It will show a January 1, 2016 security patch level date once installed. I couldn't bother waiting for the OTA update myself so I just flashed the stock factory image instead.
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I had read it was just a security patch.
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I had read it was just a security patch.
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Google mentioned that they had fixed it on their end and would include it in the next patch and I can confirm they indeed included a fix thank goodness.
I was almost half expecting that they would fix this but then break something else...so far so good though. Tried videos via Youtube, Google Play Movies, and Kodi. Blacks are black again. I was about ready to give up on the NP and look for alternatives.
Hwaiting said:
Google mentioned that they had fixed it on their end and would include it in the next patch and I can confirm they indeed included a fix thank goodness.
I was almost half expecting that they would fix this but then break something else...so far so good though. Tried videos via Youtube, Google Play Movies, and Kodi. Blacks are black again. I was about ready to give up on the NP and look for alternatives.
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I never had a problem with videos played through Kodi before, Netflix on the other hand is terrible.
People that have flashed the new firmware: Does cast work now?
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People that have flashed the new firmware: Does cast work now?
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Cast always worked for me (my casting though was mainly limited to YouTube, Chrome browser and UFC). Is there an app specially you are referring to?
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I hit the update on it for shts and giggle and it was one for 138megabits, lol wonder what it was for, but i love the battery life wow.
Yeah found it weird, mine is updating as we speak.. I just got the phone a few hours ago..
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I hit the update on it for shts and giggle and it was one for 138megabits, lol wonder what it was for, but i love the battery life wow.
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I'm not sure what's going on with my battery life but it's less than five hours... I've had since noon today and it's already been charged once and taken off around 9pm tonight and I'm already down to 55%. Any ideas? I've hardly done anything other than texting and web browsing, all on wifi. I'm also not getting detailed battery stats. See below... Also, how the hell do you take a screenshot other than using screen write? Oh and i never got an update...
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I normally hit the left button and close all apps, get ram back up,
Screen shot is power button and home button at the same time momentarily
I keep my bright down to about a 1/4
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Yeah that's what it's always been on other phones, but my phone will not do it.
Edit: Guess i want holding it long enough. I just switched back to Android from iOS after 3 years. On the iPhone is instant lol.
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did the device reboot into a recovery to install the update? curious is someone dropped the ball and left a open bootloader on the released device OR its just the monthly security patch, prob the latter...
further investigations...it did include a new bootloader. i would hold of on installing this if you want root. you never know
Lol yeah not rooting, leaving it alone
I did not install the update. I just love that they say that ATT wants to install an update and give no more information as to what or why. After my upgrade experience I'm not real trusting and was hoping someone could report what it is. Want to compare?
Sadly, it's probably a bunch of good fixes bundled in with some unwanted bloatware and security "enhancements". Lol
BUT... that's just pure conjecture on my part, as I watch the N7 forums and live vicariously through you all. I'm still happy with my rooted Note 3, can't justify the upgrade cost, can't live without my IR blaster, and so will wait.
So, anyone know whats in the update(is it just the Android Aug security update)? Any chance it really would affect root? For me, the only reason to not root is Samsung Pay and since it doesn't support either one of my cards, not worried about that "feature".
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I did not install the update. I just love that they say that ATT wants to install an update and give no more information as to what or why. After my upgrade experience I'm not real trusting and was hoping someone could report what it is. Want to compare?
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It does contain a new Bootloader, and the update was prob forced upon you. Yesterday my device buzzed in my pocket, heard the ATT ding ding dong sound. Pulled my Note out and it was optimizing apps (about 50 of them). Seems they forced the update to my Note, even though I had clicked "install later" many times through-out the day. bastards!
I believe it's just a security update.
I did not get update. Do you have to have a att simcard in phone to see update.
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It does contain a new Bootloader, and the update was prob forced upon you. Yesterday my device buzzed in my pocket, heard the ATT ding ding dong sound. Pulled my Note out and it was optimizing apps (about 50 of them). Seems they forced the update to my Note, even though I had clicked "install later" many times through-out the day. bastards!
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The only way to keep from downloading an update is to have Wi-Fi turned off or disable the update totally with package disabler pro. The phone automatically downloads any update if you are connected to Wi-Fi and will install it even if you hit install later. The phone does the install after the third time you decline it. All of my Samsung phones have done this.
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It does contain a new Bootloader, and the update was prob forced upon you. Yesterday my device buzzed in my pocket, heard the ATT ding ding dong sound. Pulled my Note out and it was optimizing apps (about 50 of them). Seems they forced the update to my Note, even though I had clicked "install later" many times through-out the day. bastards!
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Okay i sh*t you not, I read this on lunch and said in my head there's no way it forced itself, or maybe it's an option to disable under developer settings. Got off lunch and felt my phone vibrate because it was turning back on. Pulled my phone out and saw that it was optimizing apps and I'm like like wtfffffff out really forced itself. I wasnt on Wi-Fi or anything and my phones battery was at like 30% so i honestly couldn't believe it did the update as such a low battery without asking, crazy. ?
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Just got the update an hour ago. Would like to know what it is . Just hope it improves the phone.
i did the update. battery improvement definitely. stability of apps also
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i did the update. battery improvement definitely. stability of apps also
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i did the update. battery improvement definitely. stability of apps also
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The device is brand new. You can expect battery improvements over the next few days, no matter what you do. It takes 3-7 days of charging and use for the battery to reach maximum efficiency.
Today I installed new update on my S7 Edge XEO, and I noticed that after update above first widget there is a lot of free space.
Version number: G935FXXU1DQGQ.
I tried with another widget and icon's but there is still so much free space.
Look at screenshot:
I've noticed this too, makes the launcher look really ugly when using the weather widget at the top. Also noticed there is less space at the bottom too by the dock. I think the July update updated the launcher version number.
usually this space for google search bar
My touchwhiz version is now 5.8.84.
Really annoying too as you can't update to the s8 launcher after the July patch.
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My touchwhiz version is now 5.8.84.
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Hmmm...which update? I just got an update yesterday and am now on the July 1 security patch and my Touchwiz is 5.8..67. The last 4 digits of the update are BQG4 on my device.
The space on mine appears fine with this latest update:
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It happened to me after update to G935FXXU1DQGQ with July security patch.
Touchwiz version is 5.8.84. I don't know what version was before update.
fuddman said:
I've noticed this too, makes the launcher look really ugly when using the weather widget at the top. Also noticed there is less space at the bottom too by the dock. I think the July update updated the launcher version number.
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I noticed only free space at the top. Bottom looks fine.
Look at my compare S7 Edge and A5 2016 free space:
S7 Edge:
A5 2016:
100% this is a software problem.
If you look at your pictures the distance between the top of the dock icons and the dots of the pages seems less after the update, there should be a bigger gap. Its certainly a weird software issue. Any idea of a fix?
fuddman said:
If you look at your pictures the distance between the top of the dock icons and the dots of the pages seems less after the update, there should be a bigger gap. Its certainly a weird software issue. Any idea of a fix?
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Downgrade or wait for Samsung to release a patch.
Maybe they added or forgot <br> somewhere
Let's compare the same widget's on A5 2016 an S6 Edge
A5 2016:
S7 Edge:
Quite a difference! Very annoying.
I have noticed same problem on J5 2016 after update to J510FNXXU2AQG3. Look:
Before:
After:
Keep in mind that this phone is on Marshmallow.
Same here, after update my home screen looks terribly amateurish, like I just couldn't get it right all the way. I hope this will be fixed soon because I really spent time creating the perfect home screen and I hate to see it now!
twixyz said:
Same here, after update my home screen looks terribly amateurish, like I just couldn't get it right all the way. I hope this will be fixed soon because I really spent time creating the perfect home screen and I hate to see it now!
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Edit: I've been looking around and searching everywhere for people reporting this problem but was shocked to find just 1 other thread on SamMobile?! Does anyone know what this might mean in terms of the possibility this bug will or will not be addressed? I would be very pissed if not, because there's no workaround and looking at it keeps irritating me [emoji31]
twixyz said:
Edit: I've been looking around and searching everywhere for people reporting this problem but was shocked to find just 1 other thread on SamMobile?! Does anyone know what this might mean in terms of the possibility this bug will or will not be addressed? I would be very pissed if not, because there's no workaround and looking at it keeps irritating me [emoji31]
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It just keeps bothering me, so here I am again. I'm convinced it's a bug because screenspace is sacred nowadays. Developers are always looking for new ways to create more space and utilize existing space in the most efficient ways possible. The size of this empty space is massive, considering the above. Seen from that point of view it's almost a crime to waste that much space. In fact I had to rearrange the complete layout of my home screen just to mask the empty space as much as possible, because the sight of it really annoyed me. Take note, I designed this layout many years ago and it has always served me very well because of the huge amount of information it shows in an orderly way that even suits the eye. Now I have to settle for the second best way and I believe that's unacceptable for a high-end device like this. So I contacted Samsung through Twitter, which led to this indecisive correspondence:
https://twitter.com/SamsungMobileNL/status/914089953289793536
So it may be clear that I'm unhappy with my device. For the first time ever, though. I'll keep my fingers crossed!
Did this ever get fixed? Soooo annoying!
ShadowCodeGaming said:
Did this ever get fixed? Soooo annoying!
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Nope, not even by the latest update. I was convinced a fix would be included in the first update following the one that messed things up, but I unfortunately was wrong. I'm afraid this bug effects too little people for Samsung to do something about it. So I'm stuck with a high-end device that has a non-defected but however broken homescreen that cannot be designed the way I want to. Thanks Samsung!
Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G935F met Tapatalk
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Nope, not even by the latest update. I was convinced a fix would be included in the first update following the one that messed things up, but I unfortunately was wrong. I'm afraid this bug effects too little people for Samsung to do something about it. So I'm stuck with a high-end device that has a non-defected but however broken homescreen that cannot be designed the way I want to. Thanks Samsung!
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Yeah, I unbranded my T-Mobile NL unit to PHN firmware and immediately noticed it. Went back to the T-Mobile branded firmware which interestingly doesnt have this issue, despite it being up to date.
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Yeah, I unbranded my T-Mobile NL unit to PHN firmware and immediately noticed it. Went back to the T-Mobile branded firmware which interestingly doesnt have this issue, despite it being up to date.
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I guess the only way to get rid of this **** is to replace the firmware myself because of Samsung forsaking it's obligations. Just the thought of having to desecrate this expensive device myself drives me stark raving mad, considering the huge amount of money I payed for it and therefore assuming I'll never be effected by this kind of trouble.
EDIT: The stars aren't mine. I wrote [emoji90]
twixyz said:
I guess the only way to get rid of this **** is to replace the firmware myself because of Samsung forsaking it's obligations. Just the thought of having to desecrate this expensive device myself drives me stark raving mad, considering the huge amount of money I payed for it and therefore assuming I'll never be effected by this kind of trouble.
EDIT: The stars aren't mine. I wrote [emoji90]
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Yeah, it's pretty sad. Glad T-Mobile caught the mistake and got it fixed in their firmware. If you don't want to change your firmware (or are not on T-Mobile), you could try the S8's launcher: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...touchwiz-home-6-1-82-19-android-apk-download/
I've tried it once before and this is what the gaps end up looking like:
My Verizon Note 8 just received an update as we hit midnight Aug 15th EST.
I just got it and it is installing as I type. Fingers crossed they didn't bork a valuable setting in the original build....
teegunn said:
I just got it and it is installing as I type. Fingers crossed they didn't bork a valuable setting in the original build....
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Seriously. I'd love Hiya integration lol
teegunn said:
I just got it and it is installing as I type. Fingers crossed they didn't bork a valuable setting in the original build....
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I don't see much. It didn't add 4k video at 60 fps.
Did it change the down homescreen swipe to pull the notification shade down? I'm using Nova now but still.
PS - I do not trust Verizon.
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I can't find any changes so far. And the link for what the update contains is broken.
No clue what it does, but I'm updating now..
Screenshot? What's the new build number after update?
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Screenshot? What's the new build number after update?
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Here ya go.
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According to someone in the Sprint thread its for Google Maps/Navigation stability and fixes.
That it does. It has to do with navigation and swipe. Nothing big.
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It's a really big security patch for one of the largest Android vulnerabilities too. I'm glad it enhances swipe, the samsung keyboard is particularly inaccurate on this phone.
Does NOT patch BlueBorne Vulnerability!!!!
Installed the update this morning. It does NOT eliminate the BlueBorne vulnerability, unless Armis' scanner is broken ...
EDIT: Contacted Armis and received the following in response:
Armis Security said:
We have reviewed this. It appears that Verizon pushed a critical update that addresses BlueBorne. However, in our review they did not change the security patch level of this build to September 1, 2017. The Security Patch Level (SPL) in build NMF26X.N950USQU1AQI5 shows a date of August 1, 2017.
We have updated our device scan and review to account for this, and it will be available on the Google Play store shortly.
Thank you for reaching out us on this issue.
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EDIT #2: An updated version of the BlueBorne Scanner from Armis is available on Google Play. I've installed it, but unfortunately it still indicates that VZW devices are vulnerable.
UPDATE: Armis' app has been updated to version 1.04, which correctly identifies VZW Note 8s as having been patched to eliminate the vulnerability.
It changed my 4GLTE icon so that it is constantly highlighted even on Wi-Fi. I don't think that was present before unless I'm mistaken
Just got it yesterday and also turned it onto this this morning. The OTA's on my S7 Active over on AT&T completely and eventually thrashed my phone and was eventually unusable. So I'm waiting.
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Slie said:
Just got it yesterday and also turned it onto this this morning. The OTA's on my S7 Active over on AT&T completely and eventually thrashed my phone and was eventually unusable. So I'm waiting.
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Swipe still sucks. I switched to SwiftKey until they figure out what the hell is wrong with it
MACHEK said:
Swipe still sucks. I switched to SwiftKey until they figure out what the hell is wrong with it
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Yeah I've been using swiftkey for years and moved to g board. I always give the default a chance. So we will se how long this lasts. Is the s pen cheaper and lighter then they used to be?
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Yeah I've been using swiftkey for years and moved to g board. I always give the default a chance. So we will se how long this lasts. Is the s pen cheaper and lighter then they used to be?
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Does g board have a dedicated number Row?
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Does g board have a dedicated number Row?
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Yes. You can enable it in the settings. I use GBoard because the Sammy KB swipe function sucked.
MACHEK said:
Does g board have a dedicated number Row?
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Yes and a bunch of other cool features and ure from google.
I'm glad switching keyboards got easier on these phones at least. I'm using swiftkey beta and it's much better than the past. Better than gboard for me. But I like bixby for voice transcription.