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Serious Camera Improvements with 1.29 OTA!

Just read this article about the 1.29 OTA which is currently rolled out (sorry, it's in german): http://www.androidpit.de/htc-one-update-fotos
(you see before and after pictures, with after on the right)
I knew that HTC did something to the camera software, but I didn't expect the results to be THAT different, looks awesome! Like the author says, it looks like "the gray veil has been lifted"!

HTC One updated with camera enhancement suite and more in Europe
• Improvement to sound capture with Zoe
• Noise reduction in slow motion movie capture
• Improved color reproduction and dynamic range (reduced over-exposure in non-HDR images) in certain conditions
• Fix to display correct ISO in EXIF information when ISO settings are manually changed by the user
• Improved system performance and stability
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Again, the update will bring your device to version 1.29.401.13 and this is the international HTC One only.
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So the ones with the Developers Edition are out of luck?

I got 1.29.111.11, anyone know what the difference is or where info can be found?

The custom roms ha ve been on this version for a few days now. I can confirm there are definitely light and day improvements, I can't compare with the old version but it's definitely noticeable once you move from stock to custom roms with 1.29xxx.12
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desiregeek said:
So the ones with the Developers Edition are out of luck?
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im pretty sure the dev versions come with a version thats higher than the 1.29.401 update

1.29.1540.3 is the dev edition version.
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Mine came with 1.29.666.5
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Did this include a tweak for the capasitive button sensitivity?

takitoes said:
Did this include a tweak for the capasitive button sensitivity?
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Yes it does.

Good that they caught this issue so quickly.
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ste1164 said:
Yes it does.
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Excellent! Any word when it's coming to Australia ?

Hopefully we get this soon in the US.

Brilliant looking comparisons! I have to say i havent had a problem with the camera as is (i use the HDR mode mostly)

greengoldmello said:
Good that they caught this issue so quickly
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Let's hope it's rolled out by the carriers ASAP

That's great news! Can't wait.

Mines on 1.28.61.7 and the camera takes amazing pictures
As for the samples in the thread I think the pics on the left are better although it looks like a simple contrast alteration to me.

"Beats Audio Enhancements"
Did anyone notice better sound coming from the speakers with Beats enabled?
I don't have the phone yet, but I know that some people are complaining about hissing. Did 1.29 correct that?
Thanks!

Good to know but are you sure buttons responding with slite and one touch?
Send from HTC ONE

takitoes said:
Excellent! Any word when it's coming to Australia ?
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Telstra Australia build number is 1.29.841

Xperia Sp Kitkat "Under Investigation"

Has anyone check the support pages for xperia sp? I think we have a bad news about future update. Before the 4.3 comes, kitkat is the future version. But after an update, the change it to under investigation.
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odie70 said:
Has anyone check the support pages for xperia sp? I think we have a bad news about future update. Before the 4.3 comes, kitkat is the future version. But after an update, the change it to under investigation.
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They are investigating if our device can handle it smoothly...
(Not sure but I always think positive )

UltraWelfare said:
They are investigating if our device can handle it smoothly...
(Not sure but I always think positive )
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Smoothly,,, i hope dude, considering they has release the 4.3 in 2 times pending
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Guys the 4.3 update has just been released and already we are starting to complain about kitkat? Give Sony some rest...

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Guys the 4.3 update has just been released and already we are starting to complain about kitkat? Give Sony some rest...
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im not complaining about the time to update it, but down grade the status that make me worries. before under investigation, the status of kitkat is Future Version. i hope they do it right.

odie70 said:
im not complaining about the time to update it, but down grade the status that make me worries. before under investigation, the status of kitkat is Future Version. i hope they do it right.
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I think
Future version ... sony didn't even test it or even tried to do something
Under investigation ... sony is trying to make it work
Did you guys even think of that ?

Yaeah i hope you are right dude
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odie70 said:
Yaeah i hope you are right dude
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I also hope i am right :fingers-crossed:

its under investigation because they are planning to abandon further support for sp because they have new sets of mobile lined up for this year which they will focus on more...
I BELIEVE THAT SP IS VERY MUCH CAPABLE OF RUNNING KITKAT

Why even post this considering it's already been mentioned in the android 4.3/kitkat thread....

For Ordinary KitKat i think that it will work but pray for ART
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If Sony doesn't release 4.4 for SP I might buy the Z1 Compact or whatever will be the SP's succesor(only if it has 2 GB of ram !). What do you think Sony wants me to do ?

Most of the phones that have recently had 4.3 released had said that they were under investigation to get it. It doesn't mean we won't it just means they are going to see how much work it will take to do. Still a really good chance we will see it
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UltraWelfare said:
I think
Future version ... sony didn't even test it or even tried to do something
Under investigation ... sony is trying to make it work
Did you guys even think of that ?
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Agree with you. I had the same thought!

I do believe that 4.4 will come to SP, since they have announced it as "future version" like last year. I guess they just want to take a break for a while for the whining that we SP users gave to them. :laugh:

Sony should release 4.4 +1 version. Since they support a device 18 months, I reckon that a version above Kitkat will release and that will be the last and the final update.

the_helix said:
Agree with you. I had the same thought!
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People get really annoyed...
They can also unlock bootloader and upgrade with CM (What I finally did after waiting years to update my xperia x10 mini pro)

[DISCUSSION] Lollipop on the Xperia Z2 - Share your thoughts

The long awaited lollipop update for the Xperia Z2 has started rolling out. Let's discuss here, our thoughts, what we like and our disappointments on this update. How it is, and how u think it should be.
This is to keep those who have updated informed and to help those who are yet to update get a virtual experience of the ROM, so to speak. Share ur thoughts, be straight to the point.
Please note that this is not an avenue to rant, 'App2sd' feature for instance is a sign that Sony listens, be reasonable, just share ur thoughts and ideas, as simple as that.
WELCOME TO LOLLIPOP

stanley08 said:
The long awaited lollipop update for the Xperia Z2 has started rolling out. Let's discuss here, our thoughts, what we like and our disappointments on this update. How it is, and how u think it should be.
This is to keep those who have updated informed and to help those who are yet to update get a virtual experience of the ROM, so to speak. Share ur thoughts, be straight to the point.
Please note that this is not an avenue to rant, 'App2sd' feature for instance is a sign that Sony listens, be reasonable, just share ur thoughts and ideas, as simple as that.
WELCOME TO LOLLIPOP
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Nothing wrong so far.All we need is root the pre rooted firmware method doesnt seem to work. If anyone managed to get root please enlighten us

There is a pre rooted lollipop ROM but the recovery doesn't work.

tazoman said:
There is a pre rooted lollipop ROM but the recovery doesn't work.
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Link?

IreshS said:
Link?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3057150

Has XLOUD been re-instated, or in general, is there an improvement to the audio/notification volumes?

I can see that they have added the ability to hide heads-up notifications by swiping up from 5.1. That's a nice addition.

Seems like no improvement in the camera software :crying:
The blue status bar on every application kinda disturbing(or rather unsightly) to me=/

earthtk said:
Seems like no improvement in the camera software :crying:
The blue status bar on every application kinda disturbing(or rather unsightly) to me=/
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Where is there need for improvement when the current camera is fine?
If you don't like blue, too bad you cannot rant that your next phone will be a Samsung like most kids here. Samsung's Lollipop is blue too.
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lee480 said:
Where is there need for improvement when the current camera is fine?
If you don't like blue, too bad you cannot rant that your next phone will be a Samsung like most kids here. Samsung's Lollipop is blue too.
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The post processing of picture is really bad. My xperia S aosp lollipop can take better pictures than my z2 at challenging situations-.-..
lol I will not go to samsung haha.. Anyway I realize it just themes. The colour can be changed .. Just wished it remain black, or dynamic colour status bar(lol.. maybe when xposed works)

This release is fluid with rare stutter around the edges.
Even kitkat has it so chill
Overall, apart from lollipop aesthetics Everything looks bit astray from Sony and more towards aosp.
However the current UI fluidity and snappiness is way better than kitkat.

earthtk said:
The post processing of picture is really bad. My xperia S aosp lollipop can take better pictures than my z2 at challenging situations-.-..
lol I will not go to samsung haha.. Anyway I realize it just themes. The colour can be changed .. Just wished it remain black, or dynamic colour status bar(lol.. maybe when xposed works)
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Then you must have a defective device there. Try sending in for warranty. My Z2 can take absolute better pictures than the Z and Ion.
MOD EDIT: No need to be insenstively judgemental

lollipop seems very fluid and fast
however im going back to my 4.4.4 backup for the next few days
my main issues are:
root not working properly
missing xposed framework
no recovery

lee480 said:
Then you must have a defective device there. Try sending in for warranty. My Z2 can take absolute better pictures than the Z and Ion.
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Wut.. What is wrong with you. I'm just stating what I feel and not complaining at all. Else I would had sold my z2 for something else. If you think camera is everything on z2 I think you are misunderstanding something.

Is it me or is the default colour for the status bar blue instead of black? Even in chrome the status bar is bright blue.

adamsmth663 said:
lollipop seems very fluid and fast
however im going back to my 4.4.4 backup for the next few days
my main issues are:
root not working properly
missing xposed framework
no recovery
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Xposed is available, if you have root. Niaboc79's pre-rooted zip file should work just fine. Regarding recovery, if you wanted to flash a zip file, you could flash a previous kernel via fastboot, boot into recovery and do your flashing. Then reboot again in fastboot and flash the kernel back that the Lollipop ROM came with. (I think that should work, can't think of a reason why it wouldn't)

IreshS said:
Is it me or is the default colour for the status bar blue instead of black? Even in chrome the status bar is bright blue.
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You can change it to other colours under themes. Well there are no black theme though.

Charging is very slow for me, actually when I'm using the phone it's discharging. Am I the only one having this problem?

lee480 said:
Where is there need for improvement when the current camera is fine?
If you don't like blue, too bad you cannot rant that your next phone will be a Samsung like most kids here. Samsung's Lollipop is blue too.
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The camera was supposed to have manual controls, as Lollipop allows. And it was deliberately not enabled.

Has there been a kernel update?

[UPDATE] Lollipop Firmware rolling now, included C6902 pre-rooted firmware

UPDATE :
[ROM][C6902] 14.5.A.0.242 Official Stock Lollipop Gerenic LAM Pre-Rooted Zip
UPDATE :
Lollipop with build 14.5.A.0.242, Started rolling out
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It appears that roll out will be soon for Xperia Z1. Lollipop Firmware 14.5.A.0.242 certified on PTCRB.
https://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=24327

Can't wait to see what is going to be new except for material design...

Thanks to all gods, the new one and the olds! I can't wait more!

woww! nyc to see this.. awaiting!!
:fingers-crossed:

Exellent news, but little strange... Why the major version (14) doesnt change?

Nice, still "A" rom!! Z1 is still a new device in sony opinion
5.0 will most probably not the last official rom of Z1
hope we have Z2 and Z3 audio goodies

What that means A software?
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Finally!!!!!!!

Don't get your expectations too high people, dont be suprised if Sony remove some things.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572226

albertobom said:
Don't get your expectations too high people, dont be suprised if Sony remove some things.
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+1 buddy
We'll see material design only and maybe new updated apps like album and music (maybe).
I know the feeling when you see new update is coming, but we know also how the things go when we speak about marketing.
And I repeat, it's not sony, it's marketing.
I will feel more happy when new custom roms based on latest firmware will come out

when wil it be avalible for dowbload?

albertobom said:
Don't get your expectations too high people, dont be suprised if Sony remove some things.
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And then we at XDA will port most missing features over
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Let's Hope, It is Bug-Free.... Some Improvements with the Camera, too... It's most probably the Last Major Upgrade, Let's Hope it will be Solid-Smooth-Perfect....

przem16325 said:
when wil it be avalible for dowbload?
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Sony said that other variants of the Xperia Z series would start to see the update in around two weeks after z3 and z2, so expect it in these day, don't know the exact day, maybe tomorrow, monday or tuesday.

Gladwin_Prince said:
Let's Hope, It is Bug-Free.... Some Improvements with the Camera, too... It's most probably the Last Major Upgrade, Let's Hope it will be Solid-Smooth-Perfect....
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I don't think that this won't be our last major upgrade. We will continue to see major updates until Z1 becomes 2 years old. (My poinion)

I'll be happy with the camera button to open the camera while the phone is sleeping on material
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D33KK said:
I'll be happy with the camera button to open the camera while the phone is sleeping on material
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I think that's a hardware problem. I had absolutely same bug on my Z1, but ater changing the motherboard this bug disappear, and now HW button works well!

No Camera2 API = Lollipop is dead to me
I'm perfectly fine with Kit Kat as it's stable and bug free and has amazing battery life.

Wiltron said:
No Camera2 API = Lollipop is dead to me
I'm perfectly fine with Kit Kat as it's stable and bug free and has amazing battery life.
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New camera api need drivers update (it depends also on hardware, not only on software, so lollipop is not synonymous of camera api 2). For now even on z3 and z2 there aren't, speak about xperia family. Don't expect camera api 2 on our phone, first thing for a marketing choice. Which are the phones with new camera api support? For example, I saw Nexus 5....
Oh yes, s6 and m9 lol

Lg g6 870s

Hello
I live in france and i ve a LG G6 870S (UEA version) , the phone working fine, all is ok but i would like just to update my phone.
Where can i find a new rom? how to install it ? no update avalaible when i user the update section of the phone.

Then there is no manufacturers update.
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nothing still the same old 1st march patch v10c :'(

If there were updates, then LG would've provided you with them via OTA or LG Bridge, don't you think? You've already asked this in another thread, and you got the exact same answer.

sniper666 said:
Hello
I live in france and i ve a LG G6 870S (UEA version) , the phone working fine, all is ok but i would like just to update my phone.
Where can i find a new rom? how to install it ? no update avalaible when i user the update section of the phone.
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If you want regular updates, do NOT buy LG.

The selfie camera is very bad , I regert to purchased this mobile
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MsuatafaKhatab said:
The selfie camera is very bad , I regert to purchased this mobile
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What kind of research did you do before your purchase? Did you read a single camera review of the LG G6? I bet you didn't, since it would've told you that the front camera is below average. If the selfie shooter is so important to you, a bad one being a deal breaker even, then yes, you did make a bad purchase. But it's entirely on you.

But its supposed to be a flagship phone!
Even if you don't care much about front camera quality, you'd at least expect something halfway decent.
And it's not, it's simply laughable so bad is it.
Personally I don't care to much, but still this cheap bad low-end camera is completely out of place in a flagship.

ASW1 said:
But its supposed to be a flagship phone!
Even if you don't care much about front camera quality, you'd at least expect something halfway decent.
And it's not, it's simply laughable so bad is it.
Personally I don't care to much, but still this cheap bad low-end camera is completely out of place in a flagship.
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Yes, the G6 is supposed to be a flagship phone, but that doesn't mean it'll be flawless. Name one flagship phone that is. The S8? An imbecile chose the spot to mount the fingerprint reader. The iPhone 7 and the Google Pixel? Holy cow, dem bezels. The U11? The phone breaks when bent from the back. Also, dem bezels. And yes, the G6 has a below average front camera. It's not terrible, but it's certainly worse than literally all the other flagships. But we know, or at least we're supposed to know, about these flaws when we choose which phone we'll spend our money on. We know the goods and the bads, and still we buy. That's on us. It doesn't mean we can't criticise, but we shouldn't be surprised that a phone has pros and cons. Because if we are, it's bad buyers research on our behalf.

I received update today more 600 MB
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Front camera isnt "that" bad, though its not terrible.
Sucks in low light for sure.

At least stop arguing that front camera is so bad, use the rear wide angle camera and use it for seflies.

MsuatafaKhatab said:
I received update today more 600 MB
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whats new? version...? any pictures?

Ali Mirza said:
At least stop arguing that front camera is so bad, use the rear wide angle camera and use it for seflies.
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We don't need to argue, I think everyone agrees the front camera is pretty bad.
I don't see how using the rear camera would be an alternative though without the visual feedback on the screen.

da'vinci said:
whats new? version...? any pictures?
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Only this the new and fix lag
Version h870s
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Thank you ! I was talking the version of the os
I'm running version 10f-AME-XX
Android security patch july 2017

I had to use the bridge tool to get this update

da'vinci said:
I had to use the bridge tool to get this update
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Hi
Do you know the font used on your pic?

solid.snake said:
Hi
Do you know the font used on your pic?
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Lg smart ?