Hi Folks,
I've noticed that on every SW update (ASBA, ASCA, etc.) the guys from samsung are releasing a new version of the Samsung camera.
I'm with the Exynos version of the S10+ (SM-G975F) and flashed the latest ASCA OXM firmware and prior to doing so, when I was still on ASBA, i've noticed that my Samsung camera version was 9.0.03.13, now after I've upgraded to ASCA, the version bumped to 9.0.03.25.
Now, as many of you are probably aware of, the picture quality in terms of post-processing of the samsung camera app is not the best.
I own samsung devices ever since the good old S2, continuing to upgrade every year to the newest model so yes - I had them all.
I'm pretty convinced that the S10+ picture quality is inferior to its predecessor I had (Galaxy S9+ Exynos) and even did some comparisons using professional tools such as PS and PS Lightroom and as I see it, the problem is not with the hardware but with the HEAVY software post-processing applied on the captured images.
I check the GCAM port page on daily basis but the versions offered there are crappy at best.
In addition, i'm checking for the latest Samsung Camera versions as well and yesterday I noticed that there's a new version available - 9.0.03.29 which I can't install. (my guess is this is a 'system' app type, so without rooting my phone, I can't install it)
Now, like I wrote above, they (=samsung) usually tend to bump many system apps versions with their updates, but AFAIK, ASCA is indeed the latest available firmware for the SM-G975F.
Can someone explain please how come they've release a new camera version without releasing a new FW?
Thanks!
Eviatar
I tried also and refused to install with no reason
After it said your app will be updated it says app is not installed
eviatar said:
Can someone explain please how come they've release a new camera version without releasing a new FW?
Thanks!
Eviatar
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Probably the new camera version was released for another samsung model.
For example. I see that the Note 8 series got the update to Pie this week. So maybe the new camera version is for the Note 8 models.
A new version of a samsung app does not always mean that it is a better version than the previous one. It may just mean that it is a version of this app addressed specifically for the hardware and software of a specific samsung model.
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Hi All,
Last night I got a popup on my S II saying there was a firmware update for the camera in the Samsung Apps store.
I installed it. Took a couple of minutes. Seems much quicker now for focus and taking photo's.
I am running KE2.
Anyone else get this?
B
Yep, this was mentioned by some posters a while ago. Only specific camera versions receive this upgrade, so most users probably haven't gotten any camera update (myself included).
updates are region, version, and carrier dependant. And thats alot of dependancies. So my advice is, patience can make your phone the dream phone you want it to be
As I wrote earlier, people with unlocked, non-branded Smartphones (like me) won't all get the update because it is only targeted at phones that come with a certain version of the camera firmware preinstalled - it is not suitable for every Galaxy S II and shouldn't be, people not getting the update are not "missing out".
Heyo!
Before buying the Note 10.1 i have a few questions.
Here we go:
1. Can I somehow flash an samsung original firmware which is able to receive OTA updates from Samsung? I only need root and the original samsung firmware, since the software features are my main reason for buying (i will study physic, and this will help!)
2. Whats the difference between gt 8010 and 8013?
3. do you think we will get an 4.2 Update? I think 4.1.1 is released, isn´t it?
thanks in advance!
There many post which will answer your question.
The difference between all version is country specific changes like some are with 3G and voice calling, only 3G, Wif. Then there are some country specific version and 8013 is USA specific version apart from that nothing really.
Only Germany has recieved the JB update around three weeks back others are waiting. As for 4.2 we should eventually get it but I think now Samsung is busy rolling out 4.1.1 for all its devices.
Ok since i live in Germany that should be no problem
Only one question.. as far as i can see only the 3G version got the JB update....
Will the Wifi version get it as well?
Eventually all version will get JB updates and since new Note devices are being launched with JB i think it will happen pretty soon.
Also one strange thing is the Germany update is to carrier based device and not the stock Samsung device there does not look any difference between the two but its a strange thing.
Also there are some issues being reported if you use the rom on the wifi version which is logical since its not made for it
Then i think i will buy that Tab
Enormous power inside, JB update soon, cheap at the moment (in germany..) and has best functionality as student.... nothing more to wish!
I am thinking to buy this phone and I will get disappointinted if samsung stops updating it.I know it's too soon to talk about another big update, but I think that the S3 neo can handle the lollipop because it has 1,5 gb ram and better cpu gpu than the older S3.
What do you think?
Nick312 said:
I am thinking to buy this phone and I will get disappointinted if samsung stops updating it.I know it's too soon to talk about another big update, but I think that the S3 neo can handle the lollipop because it has 1,5 gb ram and better cpu gpu than the older S3.
What do you think?
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:crying::crying::crying: I sent an email to Samsung DEV team and surprisingly they called me and said there were no plans to develop Lollipop for S3/S3 Neo, but they said if enough requests are made they will think of development. I said register my name. :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
Nick312 said:
I am thinking to buy this phone and I will get disappointinted if samsung stops updating it.I know it's too soon to talk about another big update, but I think that the S3 neo can handle the lollipop because it has 1,5 gb ram and better cpu gpu than the older S3.
What do you think?
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If you read my previous post on my experiences with Kitkat on the S3 Neo then you should not base your purchase decision on whether lollipop update will come to the neo. Price wise I got an excellent dual sim phone which I use extensively as my daily device. Quad core, 1.5gb ram, 16gb memory, excellent battery life are enough reason for an average user like me to like a phone like this one
Anyway if you have the money it would be better for you to get the latest models if updates worries you.
If you want you can install CM12. Look for it in this forum
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I sent an email to Samsung DEV team and surprisingly they called me and said there were no plans to develop Lollipop for S3/S3 Neo, but they said if enough requests are made they will think of development. I said register my name. :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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tell me the email address, then I will also write to them and ask about an update.
i think 9301 will get lolipop
because released with 4.2.2 & not received any update yet
kralkral, i hope You're right, because i have bought two S3 Neo's and still have almost 2 years of warranty, and because of that i don't want to root and install CWM 12.
chaudhariniket i also would like to know what's the Samsung DEV E-mail so i can let them know that i want Android L on my GT-i9301l
Thanks!
Use Samsung website of your country.
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tell me the email address, then I will also write to them and ask about an update.
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kralkral said:
kralkral, i hope You're right, because i have bought two S3 Neo's and still have almost 2 years of warranty, and because of that i don't want to root and install CWM 12.
chaudhariniket i also would like to know what's the Samsung DEV E-mail so i can let them know that i want Android L on my GT-i9301l
Thanks!
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The link that I used: http://www.samsung.com/in/info/contactus.html - This is Samsung India site. You can use your country specific Samsung site. :good:
Don't forget to mention that the phone falls under the standard 18 months upgrade program.
Are there news?
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If you want you can install CM12. Look for it in this forum
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Yes I agree. But for two sims doesn't work properly for calls on second sim, NFC doesn't work and also another bugs. So the development team must considered that there are a lot o clients that uses this cellphone. But in fact, it is my opinion.
No lollipop
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If you read my previous post on my experiences with Kitkat on the S3 Neo then you should not base your purchase decision on whether lollipop update will come to the neo. Price wise I got an excellent dual sim phone which I use extensively as my daily device. Quad core, 1.5gb ram, 16gb memory, excellent battery life are enough reason for an average user like me to like a phone like this one
Anyway if you have the money it would be better for you to get the latest models if updates worries you.
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I now don't say you that samsung don't develop lollipop for we.... but i'm here for say you... NO LOLLIPOP, it have a known bug: BATTERY, will survive a bit... and the sdk are not sopported from the best root service (Xposed for example...) soon or later developer will relase some <root> mod for lollipop design. Now you can try A3 Rom for our s3 neo from @t-shock !
I don't think there will be an official release.
Lollipop is coming on s3 Neo (Hopefully)
Just received a mail from samsung which quotes regarding lollipop update for samsung neo 3. They responded positively :
"We would like to inform you that feedback to release a firmware update for GT-I9300i (Galaxy S3 Neo) has already been sent to our department concerned. They are in the process of developing the same; however, as of now there is no official release date, Kindly stay with us till then.
Any update in this regard will be conveyed to you through various means of communication. So kindly stay with us till then.
Samsung handsets come with a feature which will automatically inform you about any new Software release provided it’s connected to Internet. You can enable that option by following the steps mentioned below:
Go to home screen> Tap on Application> Setting > General> About Update (check for update) "
livelively said:
Just received a mail from samsung which quotes regarding lollipop update for samsung neo 3. They responded positively :
"We would like to inform you that feedback to release a firmware update for GT-I9300i (Galaxy S3 Neo) has already been sent to our department concerned. They are in the process of developing the same; however, as of now there is no official release date, Kindly stay with us till then.
Any update in this regard will be conveyed to you through various means of communication. So kindly stay with us till then.
Samsung handsets come with a feature which will automatically inform you about any new Software release provided it’s connected to Internet. You can enable that option by following the steps mentioned below:
Go to home screen> Tap on Application> Setting > General> About Update (check for update) "
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how about single sim :crying:
ZooPo said:
how about single sim :crying:
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there is no problem about that mate any rom from for the dual sim variant can easily be ported to single sim variant and the opposite too
livelively said:
Just received a mail from samsung which quotes regarding lollipop update for samsung neo 3. They responded positively :
"We would like to inform you that feedback to release a firmware update for GT-I9300i (Galaxy S3 Neo) has already been sent to our department concerned. They are in the process of developing the same; however, as of now there is no official release date, Kindly stay with us till then.
Any update in this regard will be conveyed to you through various means of communication. So kindly stay with us till then.
Samsung handsets come with a feature which will automatically inform you about any new Software release provided it’s connected to Internet. You can enable that option by following the steps mentioned below:
Go to home screen> Tap on Application> Setting > General> About Update (check for update) "
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Great news
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there is no problem about that mate any rom from for the dual sim variant can easily be ported to single sim variant and the opposite too
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hmp what do you mean is my device is possible to get official update lollipop or port Only ??
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hmp what do you mean is my device is possible to get official update lollipop or port Only ??
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My point is if one of the 2 variants gets it , samsung will release it for the other but if in some miracle one of them doesn't it will be ported
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My point is if one of the 2 variants gets it , samsung will release it for the other but if in some miracle one of them doesn't it will be ported
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oww tnx for youre quick reply
livelively said:
Just received a mail from samsung which quotes regarding lollipop update for samsung neo 3. They responded positively :
"We would like to inform you that feedback to release a firmware update for GT-I9300i (Galaxy S3 Neo) has already been sent to our department concerned. They are in the process of developing the same; however, as of now there is no official release date, Kindly stay with us till then.
Any update in this regard will be conveyed to you through various means of communication. So kindly stay with us till then.
Samsung handsets come with a feature which will automatically inform you about any new Software release provided it’s connected to Internet. You can enable that option by following the steps mentioned below:
Go to home screen> Tap on Application> Setting > General> About Update (check for update) "
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could you provide a pic of the mail? The grammar looks suspicous. And this is your first post.
Attached is an APK of the graphics driver (newer than the ones currently on the S8) I pulled from a system dump of a Note 8. I was hoping to get some help from a developer if possible to be able to use with the S8.
It can be installed like a normal APK on the S8 or S8+, however it's not utilized because of the differing names:
S8: com.samsung.gpudriver.S8Adreno540_70
N8: com.samsung.gpudriver.N8Adreno540_71
EDIT: I have also attached the updated Exynos drivers: GPUDriver-N8MaliG71_71.apk
Hoping a developer would have to the ability to adapt this for S8 use.
Maybe this is a dumb question , but what is this for ? Thanks
kcodya said:
Attached is an APK of the graphics driver I pulled from a system dump of a Note 8 (THIS IS FOR SNAPDRAGON ONLY). I was hoping to get some help from a developer if possible to be able to use with the S8.
It can be installed like a normal APK on the S8 or S8+, however it's not utilized because of the differing names:
S8: com.samsung.gpudriver.S8Adreno540_70
N8: com.samsung.gpudriver.N8Adreno540_71
Hoping a developer would have to the ability to adapt this for S8 use.
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Why do you think it will bring something useful? Absolutely pointless efforts and wasting of time...
These are updated GPU drivers from a Note 8 system dump. These are newer than the ones currently on the S8.
Andrey G. said:
Why do you think it will bring something useful? Absolutely pointless efforts and wasting of time...
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Well, these are a newer version of the GPU drivers we have currently in S8, so there may be a performance improvement.
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Well, these are a newer version of the GPU drivers we have currently in S8, so there may be a performance improvement.
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I highly doubt that, even if so it will be miserable and absolutely not worth the efforts.
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I highly doubt that, even if so it will be miserable and absolutely not worth the efforts.
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Don't say that. The Note is smoother than the S8. You know how bad mali drivers are in general
iamnotkurtcobain said:
Don't say that. The Note is smoother than the S8. You know how bad mali drivers are in general
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The note8 has a newer version of TouchWiz (8.5 vs 8.0), and is also running a slightly newer version of Android (7.1 vs 7.0), so those drivers have been specifically made for the note8. Like previous post said, trying to port the new drivers to a phone with older software will probably just be a major headache. Rather wait for the s8 to get updated TouchWiz and Android from Samsung.
ınstall s8 plus stock rom complate ?
As everyone on here probably knows, z5 premium will not be getting any further security updates. Its timing couldn't have been any worse either. When I bought this premium phone (which costs almost as much as a flagship iphone), I didn't expect to have my security updates cut in just 2 years. I was planning to hang onto this phone for a few years until something worth upgrading to came out.
So like many who still own this phone, I am wondering is there anyway to keep my phone secure and still use it? My phone is unlocked and rooted and I am running the latest firmware. I unfortunately didn't back up my drm keys so I had to use the hack method to keep my phones functionality (fingerprint sensor, camera...etc) I'm wondering what is the best close to stock firmware to use to get the latest security updates and also how much functionality is lost by using those? It's to my understanding the camera only works the best with the official camera app and 4k only works on the album app and movie app. Will I lose 4k capability by switching to a custom firmware?
Any insight on any of this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks to all who took the time to read this and a big thanks in advance to anyone who can provide any input.
Mostly updated custom kernel + custom ROMs (Sony Stock ROM + kernel based)
e.g. https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-premium/development/m-rom-t3781969
and
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76269595&postcount=418
well, newer custom kernels will have WPA2 KRACK protection, protection/mitigation against Meltdown/Spectre (a class of timing-based) attacks and other fixes & improvements
updated binaries for e.g. wpa_supplicant might be needed but I haven't really looked into those details yet
Thanks. Is it possible to use a custom kernal like the one you provided in your second link with the latest official firmware (32.4.1.54) since I only care about updating my security?
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Thanks. Is it possible to use a custom kernal like the one you provided in your second link with the latest official firmware (32.4.1.54) since I only care about updating my security?
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sure, flash TWRP (if not already done so),
do a backup of each partition separately (/boot , /data , /system)
and flash the kernel
it'll update /boot and modules in /system
zacharias.maladroit said:
sure, flash TWRP (if not already done so),
do a backup of each partition separately (/boot , /data , /system)
and flash the kernel
it'll update /boot and modules in /system
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I appreciate the help and sorry for all the questions. Is backing up the partitions still necessary if I already have a backup of the firmware from xperifirm? Yes I already have TWRP because I used it to root my device. Also I'm assuming the kernal I want is on the first post of the second link you shared with me but there are two files to be downloaded and I'm not sure which to use. I'm on a z5 premium e6853.
Thanks again.
Mike3009 said:
I appreciate the help and sorry for all the questions. Is backing up the partitions still necessary if I already have a backup of the firmware from xperifirm? Yes I already have TWRP because I used it to root my device. Also I'm assuming the kernal I want is on the first post of the second link you shared with me but there are two files to be downloaded and I'm not sure which to use. I'm on a z5 premium e6853.
Thanks again.
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I just flashed over the first one with fastboot. Worked fine. Security is still showing September 2017 though. Is there anyway I can know if I'm more secure now?
Mike3009 said:
I just flashed over the first one with fastboot. Worked fine. Security is still showing September 2017 though. Is there anyway I can know if I'm more secure now?
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you take a look at the source in github
sorry, the ROM base is the same [and thus you're affected by the vulnerabilities, so best would be to re-enable SELinux which gives quite a good protection itself],
kernel-side however got you covered (well, it really depends how much the kernel is patched up).
You, of course, could try out RR, LineageOS which are somewhat more up-to-date (updates stopped being added November / December last year for Android 7.1.y),
but there you'd lose e.g. picture stabilization on video recording, MHL, MirrorLink, superior post-processing on pictures, etc.
The problem with these device (Snapdragon 810) is that Qualcomm dropped support for the msm8994 platform,
and since we're stuck with 3.10 kernel it's a community effort to get it patched up somewhat.
There'd be the possibility to upgrade & port the kernel to 4.4 but since the API, etc. would mismatch and newer drivers are missing it's basically not worth the effort
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you take a look at the source in github
sorry, the ROM base is the same [and thus you're affected by the vulnerabilities, so best would be to re-enable SELinux which gives quite a good protection itself],
kernel-side however got you covered (well, it really depends how much the kernel is patched up).
You, of course, could try out RR, LineageOS which are somewhat more up-to-date (updates stopped being added November / December last year for Android 7.1.y),
but there you'd lose e.g. picture stabilization on video recording, MHL, MirrorLink, superior post-processing on pictures, etc.
The problem with these device (Snapdragon 810) is that Qualcomm dropped support for the msm8994 platform,
and since we're stuck with 3.10 kernel it's a community effort to get it patched up somewhat.
There'd be the possibility to upgrade & port the kernel to 4.4 but since the API, etc. would mismatch and newer drivers are missing it's basically not worth the effort
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That's too bad. I guess it's as I thought; there's no real perfect solution to staying secure at the time being. Well, thanks for the kernal anyways. I can't believe how much better my phone is now. It has me puzzled why Sony didn't release it like this in the first place.
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As everyone on here probably knows, z5 premium will not be getting any further security updates. Its timing couldn't have been any worse either. When I bought this premium phone (which costs almost as much as a flagship iphone), I didn't expect to have my security updates cut in just 2 years. I was planning to hang onto this phone for a few years until something worth upgrading to came out.
So like many who still own this phone, I am wondering is there anyway to keep my phone secure and still use it? My phone is unlocked and rooted and I am running the latest firmware. I unfortunately didn't back up my drm keys so I had to use the hack method to keep my phones functionality (fingerprint sensor, camera...etc) I'm wondering what is the best close to stock firmware to use to get the latest security updates and also how much functionality is lost by using those? It's to my understanding the camera only works the best with the official camera app and 4k only works on the album app and movie app. Will I lose 4k capability by switching to a custom firmware?
Any insight on any of this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks to all who took the time to read this and a big thanks in advance to anyone who can provide any input.
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yes! sony treated this device as their step son!
released late 2015, hit market 2016, and was already in LEGACY DEVICES in 2017, the whole series discontinued and after many months they released android 7.1.1 and thats it, no more builds or updates!
feel sorry for the device, it has all the premium features but treated badly!
- the 4k capability depends on which 3rd party rom you are using! , btw not many roms are available for z5p
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yes! sony treated this device as their step son!
released late 2015, hit market 2016, and was already in LEGACY DEVICES in 2017, the whole series discontinued and after many months they released android 7.1.1 and thats it, no more builds or updates!
feel sorry for the device, it has all the premium features but treated badly!
- the 4k capability depends on which 3rd party rom you are using! , btw not many roms are available for z5p
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Yeah I know, it's pathetic really. It's still a very current device as it was a very high spec phone when it was released. High spec phones like these don't get outdated that quickly. It's even more insulting that they cut support right as the meltdown vulnerability came out. They knew what they were doing -it's like a forced upgrade. Problem is: there is nothing released by Sony that really surpasses this phone in specs, or at least not enough for most people to be willing to spend all that cash on a new phone when their current one works perfectly. I don't see any compelling reason to run out and get an xz premium unless my phone breaks and dislike the xz2 premium. Oh well, I'll just have to use caution and hope for the best until a phone worth upgrading to comes out or my phone dies. Whatever happens first I suppose. Thanks for the sympathy.
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Yeah I know, it's pathetic really. It's still a very current device as it was a very high spec phone when it was released. High spec phones like these don't get outdated that quickly. It's even more insulting that they cut support right as the meltdown vulnerability came out. They knew what they were doing -it's like a forced upgrade. Problem is: there is nothing released by Sony that really surpasses this phone in specs, or at least not enough for most people to be willing to spend all that cash on a new phone when their current one works perfectly. I don't see any compelling reason to run out and get an xz premium unless my phone breaks and dislike the xz2 premium. Oh well, I'll just have to use caution and hope for the best until a phone worth upgrading to comes out or my phone dies. Whatever happens first I suppose. Thanks for the sympathy.
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sony never forgets to disappoint their customers by keep releasing unfinished flagships on the frequency of new bulletins!
whole z series abandoned after z5p due to huge billions of book losses to sony in xperia project. the device should have been with 4gb ram! but instead it was kept on 3gb!
z5p is awesome device, stable, stays in control and maintain itself amazinly!
now xzp came out finally with 4gb ram (should have been 6)
where xz2p is coming with 6gb ram and strange bumpy design and misplaced finger print sensor!
i don't know what sony is up to!
What's really disappointing is the lack of roms being developed. The prices are getting pretty nice right now for the z5 premium after support was dropped making it an attractive, affordable 4k smartphone for new comers. Also for those of us who already own it, having at least one decent rom solution would be really nice. It's pretty sad that I'd have to give up some of the functionality that I paid for in order to continue to keep my device secure. I'm going to stick to official firmware with anti-virus along with this updated kernel and hope for the best. I'd very much appreciate it if anyone finds a good custom firmware solution, to please let me know. Thanks in advance.
YasuHamed said:
yes! sony treated this device as their step son!
released late 2015, hit market 2016, and was already in LEGACY DEVICES in 2017, the whole series discontinued and after many months they released android 7.1.1 and thats it, no more builds or updates!
feel sorry for the device, it has all the premium features but treated badly!
- the 4k capability depends on which 3rd party rom you are using! , btw not many roms are available for z5p
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zacharias.maladroit said:
you take a look at the source in github
sorry, the ROM base is the same [and thus you're affected by the vulnerabilities, so best would be to re-enable SELinux which gives quite a good protection itself],
kernel-side however got you covered (well, it really depends how much the kernel is patched up).
You, of course, could try out RR, LineageOS which are somewhat more up-to-date (updates stopped being added November / December last year for Android 7.1.y),
but there you'd lose e.g. picture stabilization on video recording, MHL, MirrorLink, superior post-processing on pictures, etc.
The problem with these device (Snapdragon 810) is that Qualcomm dropped support for the msm8994 platform,
and since we're stuck with 3.10 kernel it's a community effort to get it patched up somewhat.
There'd be the possibility to upgrade & port the kernel to 4.4 but since the API, etc. would mismatch and newer drivers are missing it's basically not worth the effort
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How can we enable selinux?