Hi,
Sony Ericson announced availability of Android 2.1 in last week of October. And same has been started, X10 mini shows updates available, but is unable to download via GPRS/EDGE/3G (roaming) for me. Could others confirm availability of same via Mobile or PC companion.
Viny
I think ur update is 1.2.A......
Companion tells me that my computer is up to date.
I am with build number 1.1.A.0.8,still no updates further.
@..::Viny::.. from where you are?
wiilweer said:
I think ur update is 1.2.A......
Companion tells me that my computer is up to date.
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I had that joy ride to 1.2.A ...and phone got completely reinstalled/reset you can see those in 1.2.A ...update related thread.
deemee1988 said:
I am with build number 1.1.A.0.8,still no updates further.
@..::Viny::.. from where you are?
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deemee, I got those update in UK, now I have reached India and will check up back on PC as soon as I reach home.
..::Viny::.. said:
I had that joy ride to 1.2.A ...and phone got completely reinstalled/reset you can see those in 1.2.A ...update related thread.
deemee, I got those update in UK, now I have reached India and will check up back on PC as soon as I reach home.
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hmmmmmmmm
damn !!!! don't play with this, my heart is so weak, change the topic post! LOL !!!
I have 1.2.A.1.174 installed on my mini.
darfito said:
damn !!!! don't play with this, my heart is so weak, change the topic post! LOL !!!
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The same, my god ><
..::Viny::.. said:
Hi,
Sony Ericson announced availability of Android 2.1 in last week of October. And same has been started, X10 mini shows updates available, but is unable to download via GPRS/EDGE/3G (roaming) for me. Could others confirm availability of same via Mobile or PC companion.
Viny
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a) SE never announced officially avaliability of 2.1 in the last week of October
b) last week of October starts in 5 days (Monday 25th).
c) Hold your horses. You´ll get nothing in October.
Anyone in here from UK, using Orange 3G Pay as you go SIM with Mini?
I dont see any updates here in India
There is no new update to eclair...
Don't forget that whilst SE "might" release an update soon, you will only get this if you have an unlocked, non carrier phone.
If your phone was supplied by a carrier and is branded then just as we have seen on other phones, you could be waiting months longer.
Just look at the Desire where 2.2 was rolled out by HTC months ago yet Three users in the UK are still waiting.
October on it's end.Still no sign from SE
be patient... on Twitter, SE UK says that there aren't further delays, the update will be at the end of October... that's this week! I think will be by friday... hopefully!
What major improvements do you expect from 2.1? The only thing why I am expecting it is because spp profile ability in bluetooth. And what do you expect from eclair?
I don't hope nothing special from SE, perhaps the facebook association to the contacts, improving a little bit the contact list and no more else. I think the most important comes from Android 2.1, like bluetooth as you said. Also some apps only are available from Android 2.x and towards. Some people says that it activates the multitouch function... and more stuff that i'm totally sure we'll discover
New firmware approved at ptcrb.com
Sw 2.0.A.0.453
Its coming!!
Sent from my rooted X10 mini pro, still with Android 1.6!!! using XDA App
I just noticed on PTCRB that the mini pro and X8 models have both received firmware certification for 2.1.
It now seems every model except the x10 mini is ready to be updated. That sucks.
hahaha , mini and mini pro have same firmware ... bullshits
Having an update for PC companion .Everyone at the end
Related
o2 Official Update WEDNESDAY 1st
As it says
http://phandroid.com/2010/08/30/del...st/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
lufc said:
As it says
http://phandroid.com/2010/08/30/del...st/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
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this p*sses me off to no end....what about us lot who brought our streaks from dell direct.
......i might just through a hissy fit...yup.......
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...../end
The unlocked model
lufc said:
As it says
http://phandroid.com/2010/08/30/del...st/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
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Hi,
Any news regarding an official update for the unlocked model?
Nice hissy fit im sure it wiont be long i am in the same boat just wondering if or not to go back to 1.6
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Hi,
Any news regarding an official update for the unlocked model?
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NO
It'll come for unbranded streaks, I guess it's a combo of the o2 ones being out first and o2 paying dell to do it that gets it out first..
Hope o2 don't rest on their laurels and do push for a froyo update...
From what I've read Dell intend to go straight to 2.2 in the U.S., all I can say to our transatlantic cousins is be patient, anything worth having is worth waiting for
That said, all we have so far is an unconfirmed 'tweet' about O2 and 2.1, I guess Wednesday will tell..
Agreed, there'll be a 2.1/2.2 from Dell at some point or we will get the O2 one anyway
However I flashed the Modaco 2.1 last night and I've had NO ISSUES what so ever, everything works perfectly and my phone is like a brand new handset, completely different standard to the 1.6, there's no way I'm going back.
i just hope the dell pc suite works with the official 2.1, would like to be able to transfer my amazon unbox portable movies/shows to my streak.
I take it when they say for O2 users, they mean that the phones locked to O2 (so with the base number 21 is it?), so even though I'm on O2 but with the handset direct from Dell, I won't get the update even though it will be O2 pushing the update over the air to O2 Streak user?
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Agreed, there'll be a 2.1/2.2 from Dell at some point or we will get the O2 one anyway
However I flashed the Modaco 2.1 last night and I've had NO ISSUES what so ever, everything works perfectly and my phone is like a brand new handset, completely different standard to the 1.6, there's no way I'm going back.
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where did you get modaco's 2.1 for the streak?
hey guys i've yet to get the 2.1 update having 21. beta installed wont affect getting the update will it
What about this update? Is it already online?
Still waiting......
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
Someone post when 2.1 official is pushed
Would be really great if when any of you get the official update you could let us know. (UK).
I have an unlocked streak direct from dell and have gone to:
'Settings, about device, system updates' a few times but alas nothing yet, it just says my device is up-to-date.
No update yet.
Came across this "informational" article which claims that Dell has confirmed it has nothing to do with the 2.1 update and this update is being pushed by O2 itself because it was getting impatient waiting for Dell to push the 2.2!
http://www.techeye.net/mobile/o2-loses-patience-with-dell-streak
Tum-te-tum
Twiddles thumbs
Whistles then hums.
By god I'm a poet!
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http://www.techeye.net/mobile/o2-loses-patience-with-dell-streak
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I just read that, more uninformed tripe, O2 are not in the business of writing software they can only be releasing an update from Dell. Maybe it's out of frustration with Dell, though anything I've read on the ill informed net says Dell are planning a 2.2 release ~soon~. The only point in the article I agree with is that O2 sales will likely improve if they can sell a product with 2.1 on it over 1.6.
Troute said:
I just read that, more uninformed tripe, O2 are not in the business of writing software they can only be releasing an update from Dell. Maybe it's out of frustration with Dell, though anything I've read on the ill informed net says Dell are planning a 2.2 release ~soon~. The only point in the article I agree with is that O2 sales will likely improve if they can sell a product with 2.1 on it over 1.6.
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yeah that was quite laughably bad..
http://mobile.engadget.com/2010/08/...official-android-2-1-update-on-september-1st/
is a bit better
Really wanted to try the 2.1 this morning, but still nothing up...
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Hi everybody.
I have a UK Mini Pro with the SI number 1249-4852. It was bought from the Carphone Warehouse group on the 3 network, but came completely unlocked and free of operator branding (like all phones from Carphone Warehouse)
Anyway, I'm desperate for ICS. It seems like I've been waiting forever.
But my SI isn't on the list, nor on koperta4512's list ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26426481&postcount=64 ) so I'm wondering if I'll ever get ICS.
If not, can I change my SI number to another one with the ICS update. If so, which SI should I use?
Or would I just be better off waiting? Is it likely that Sony will fix the notification LED bug before releasing ICS for my SI number?
You can use flashtool or wotanserver to update, you do not need to worry about si numbers, or if you want you can try to change the build.prop to one of the si numbers that are on sony's official blog
You should use flashtool as soon as possible. It is reported that waiting more than one whole week for the upgrade can cause death. Horrible death. Download flashtool and install ICS, or you could experience everlasting pain. Don't even try to wait anymore, you could go crazy and kill your family!
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You should use flashtool as soon as possible. It is reported that waiting more than one whole week for the upgrade can cause death. Horrible death. Download flashtool and install ICS, or you could experience everlasting pain. Don't even try to wait anymore, you could go crazy and kill your family!
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my thoughts exactly when I'm reading the posts of all those people who're swearing at Sony because of delaying the update
Just flash the firmware you can find in the forum or use wotan...
Hi; is there an update for z3v with build N° 23.1.D.0.239 ?
i cant find it in xperifirm !!
Latest firmware for Z3v in xperifirm is 23.0.E.1.44 / R19B
Do you have the most recent Xperifirm?
This is also the latest firmware that VZW will send if you check for software updates.
yes my device shows 23.0.E.1.44 / R19B . and in right side in the same line S/O !
and it tells me that if it is S/O; i should use the software updater for the latest update so i did but i get the message error during DM session
is this officiel firmware ?
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is this officiel firmware ?
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Where in the world did you get that?
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Where in the world did you get that?
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i had the same question !!
we got to ask bridge's users (own a z3v) to find out if this build firmware is officiel
mohkam84 said:
i had the same question !!
we got to ask bridge's users (own a z3v) to find out if this build firmware is officiel
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Well I have PC companion, and I can't have it find my Z3v. It doesn't even share the same screen as that. If you have it, download and share it so we can confirm it too
Its sony bridge for mac like PC companion for pc
(that's my friend's device)
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Its sony bridge for mac like PC companion for pc
(that's my friend's device)
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Oh I know. See if he can download it and try it. I've stayed positive for months now since I got my phone, but I'm starting to lose my patience now. lol
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is this officiel firmware ?
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What blows my mind is how he got that info. It really makes it interesting that he found it through Apple hardware through Sony software. Hopefully that sort of made sense.
Bruce Lee said:
What blows my mind is how he got that info. It really makes it interesting that he found it through Apple hardware through Sony software. Hopefully that sort of made sense.
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Exactly this. Nowhere else on the internet has the update version number as precise as that. Download it, share it on here, you're making headlines everywhere. Xperiablog, GSMArena, Android Authority, etc.
Trying to see if I can access it.
However, the dang Sony Bridge application will not recognize my Z3v being plugged in
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Trying to see if I can access it.
However, the dang Sony Bridge application will not recognize my Z3v being plugged in
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The TC is quite mysterious. He doesn't directly respond to sharing other information about it.
What I do guess is trying to reinstall the program based in a different region. Try somewhere in Europe or northern Europe. Wherever it seems that Lollipop was first released and see if the phone would get recognized there. Or even try to mimic the settings from the picture posted somehow.
I loaded this on my Macbook.
It would not recognize my Z3V either.
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The TC is quite mysterious. He doesn't directly respond to sharing other information about it.
What I do guess is trying to reinstall the program based in a different region. Try somewhere in Europe or northern Europe. Wherever it seems that Lollipop was first released and see if the phone would get recognized there. Or even try to mimic the settings from the picture posted somehow.
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I set my vpn in france & london. Neither yielded a different file. I guess the program just goes off of system language (hence the French in the OP's followup)
Well I'll be damned how Verizon could just hold onto it to put bloat in it.
I updated my recently bought tablet to Lollipop. I wanted to root it before I do it, but it was some hell of a trouble for me to get root because instructions were all over the place. I gave up on it halfway, go back to Kit Kat, then flashed the official Lollipop firmware. I have to say, it feels just as smooth if not better, and the whole Material design looks dazzling. Once it's going for the Z3v, I'm pretty sure it's definitely worth it despite all that's said from experience on the Galaxy S5.
One thing I do hope they add is a Clear All button for the Recents menu. It'd be convenient, but definitely a lot more convenient on the tablet because of the bigger touchscreen area.
A Tech guy I spoke to 2 days ago (during a service call) informed me that the Z3v voLTE update is scheduled for the end of the month!
I assume that would be included in the Lollipop update?!?
GigaSPX said:
The TC is quite mysterious. He doesn't directly respond to sharing other information about it.
What I do guess is trying to reinstall the program based in a different region. Try somewhere in Europe or northern Europe. Wherever it seems that Lollipop was first released and see if the phone would get recognized there. Or even try to mimic the settings from the picture posted somehow.
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i was working my friend so i cant respond
before u juge me the device its not mine i think i told u so; so i cant play with it. the owner was wondering if this is an officiel update for the phone so i post this question to knew about it than i ask him to send me a screen capture to share it with u all
and i told him to upload the firmware but he told me that he didnt find it in bridge contents folder's ..........
DJ Sandman said:
A Tech guy I spoke to 2 days ago (during a service call) informed me that the Z3v voLTE update is scheduled for the end of the month!
I assume that would be included in the Lollipop update?!?
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Oh gawd I hope that's true.
Sad to say, but I don't believe a word regarding updates (much less anything else) a Verizon rep or tech says to me anymore. I guess that makes me a bitter old man. lol
Hey everyone, i recently purchased my dad a new Z5C for his bday from a seller on Ebay. I am a bit paranoid about it though because it is on 5.1.1 and i cannot update it. I have tried doing it from phone settings, and the Xperia companion, but both say it is up to date, and i included a pic of what i got from the Sony website when i checked the IMEI (http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/). So am i missing out on some info, is the update not fully out yet, or is this reason to support my paranoia.
On a side note, i have tried installing 3 tempered glass screen protectors and have gotten a large halo all around (air on the sides that wont come out) each time, is this common, do the glass screen protectors suck for this phone or is something fishy with this phone?
Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!
Here is a pic of the halo effect I was talking about plus those little bubbles a fifth of the way down. All 3 new protectors have had the same issue.
Must have bought from the same seller, because the same thing happened to me. I got mine today and it showed a message saying it was a prototype device, which is my guess for why it says it can't be updated and Sony claiming it to be up to date.
I am concerned about possible spyware and build quality issues, which is why I would like to upgrade it with a stock ROM ASAP. Sony probably won't help us, but maybe eBay can exert some pressure on the seller to take it back.
bla1413241 said:
Must have bought from the same seller, because the same thing happened to me. I got mine today and it showed a message saying it was a prototype device, which is my guess for why it says it can't be updated and Sony claiming it to be up to date.
I am concerned about possible spyware and build quality issues, which is why I would like to upgrade it with a stock ROM ASAP. Sony probably won't help us, but maybe eBay can exert some pressure on the seller to take it back.
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I just talked to Xperia support about half an hour ago and they suggested doing a software repair via the Xperia Companion program. Except when I tried to do so, I got the error "UEGetPhoneInfoFailure" when I had to hold volume down and plug it I to the PC. I got the phone from here http://www.ebay.com/itm/142324022634
flizer said:
I just talked to Xperia support about half an hour ago and they suggested doing a software repair via the Xperia Companion program. Except when I tried to do so, I got the error "UEGetPhoneInfoFailure" when I had to hold volume down and plug it I to the PC. I got the phone from here
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Yup, same seller. Did Xperia support mention if the phone is identical otherwise? One of the main reasons I got this phone, other than the size and specs, was the water resistance, which the Xperia X Compact lacks. I wouldn't mind keeping the phone if all that's different is the firmware, assuming we can get it flashed somehow. I'll give the software companion a try tomorrow as well and let you know what happens.
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Yup, same seller. Did Xperia support mention if the phone is identical otherwise? One of the main reasons I got this phone, other than the size and specs, was the water resistance, which the Xperia X Compact lacks. I wouldn't mind keeping the phone if all that's different is the firmware, assuming we can get it flashed somehow. I'll give the software companion a try tomorrow as well and let you know what happens.
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The most surprising thing is that the phone was supposed to be sold either in the Netherlands or Norway (I don't remember which exactly) but other than that it is a normal phone. Warranty expired a few years back as well. But it is a genuine Xperia. I do really like the phone as well perfect size and good amount of power. And do let me know of the results. Hopefully we can get this sorted out
bla1413241 said:
Yup, same seller. Did Xperia support mention if the phone is identical otherwise? One of the main reasons I got this phone, other than the size and specs, was the water resistance, which the Xperia X Compact lacks. I wouldn't mind keeping the phone if all that's different is the firmware, assuming we can get it flashed somehow. I'll give the software companion a try tomorrow as well and let you know what happens.
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The most surprising thing is that the phone was supposed to be sold either in the Netherlands or Norway (I don't remember which exactly) but other than that it is a normal phone. Warranty expired a few years back as well. But it is a genuine Xperia. I do really like the phone as well perfect size and good amount of power. And do let me know of the results. Hopefully we can get this sorted out
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The most surprising thing is that the phone was supposed to be sold either in the Netherlands or Norway (I don't remember which exactly) but other than that it is a normal phone. Warranty expired a few years back as well. But it is a genuine Xperia. I do really like the phone as well perfect size and good amount of power. And do let me know of the results. Hopefully we can get this sorted out
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yo guys if you want to update software, you need give a try for XperiaFirm which can be found in flashtool by androxyde its program for flashing sony firmware, in xperia firm you can download latest software for any xperia device and by the help of flashtool u can flash it to the device
meistr91 said:
yo guys if you want to update software, you need give a try for XperiaFirm which can be found in flashtool by androxyde its program for flashing sony firmware, in xperia firm you can download latest software for any xperia device and by the help of flashtool u can flash it to the device
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Thank for the tip! I got the software and all, now I'm just wondering about which firmware to download. my CDA is showing to be 1298-5153 and i only found it under E5803 showing as customized Saudi Arabia , but my phone is E5823. Do i have to download the same CDA or can i just download 1298-7260 (customized Australia)?
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Thank for the tip! I got the software and all, now I'm just wondering about which firmware to download. my CDA is showing to be 1298-5153 and i only found it under E5803 showing as customized Saudi Arabia , but my phone is E5823. Do i have to download the same CDA or can i just download 1298-7260 (customized Australia)?
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yo guys if you want to update software, you need give a try for XperiaFirm which can be found in flashtool by androxyde its program for flashing sony firmware, in xperia firm you can download latest software for any xperia device and by the help of flashtool u can flash it to the device
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Disregard the last message, i looked around some more and finally found my answer. Thank you so much for the help much!! I am now running the Australian 32.3.A.2.33
flizer said:
Disregard the last message, i looked around some more and finally found my answer. Thank you so much for the help much!! I am now running the Australian 32.3.A.2.33
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Congrats! How did you go about upgrading it? I've been looking for a way to backup the TA/DRM keys before I took the plunge. I think the issue is that the keys are not in the standard format, but I can't verify. Were you able to get the keys somehow?
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Congrats! How did you go about upgrading it? I've been looking for a way to backup the TA/DRM keys before I took the plunge. I think the issue is that the keys are not in the standard format, but I can't verify. Were you able to get the keys somehow?
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You don't have to worry about that because you don't have to open the bootloader. I just checked to be sure and I still got all my keys. Follow this guide here https://www.google.com/amp/s/b.marf...flashtool-and-xperifirm-guide/?marfeeltn=amp.
Make sure you install the drivers correctly for the programs, if using Windows 8,8.1, or 10 it gives you special instructions. The flash tool you can get from here http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php.
As long as the software you get matches your model number it can be any country. There was no US for the E5823 I went with customized Australian. If you need anymore info just reply or send me a message
Neither of the two links work for me.
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Neither of the two links work for me.
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My bad I guess I posted them wrong. Try this. http://www.flashtool.net. and http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/03/12/install-xperia-marshmallow-using-flashtool-and-xperifirm-guide/
Yeah those work. I'll give it a try tonight, thanks!
We got the information by early November, but still nothing happened. Anyone with some information when this is gonna be released?
There was new update for japanese version 2 days ago...not sure if its patch or new version https://xpericheck.com/SOG09/24936126
I ve got US 62 model and the only thing i ve got so far is security update.
Hope they fix wifi because its awfull at least on mine.
nope not even a new security patch
that's Sony guy's
I have the Xperia 5 IV XQ-CQ72 and i got update notification but still on Android 12. no 13 yet.
I have Xperia 5 IV XQ-CQ72 too. No 13 either, but I just bought the phone (Black Friday acquisition). I'm new to Sony family, previously I had a few Vivo phones. So far I'm impressed. It's amazing how Japanese squeeze such a lot of electronics into a small phone, even a 5Ah battery, and everything works flawlessly.
I'm glad that I don't experience two issues usually mentioned in phone reviews - overheating and unreliable fingerprint.
I don't have a chance to really test the camera, though. But on the first sight it looks more promising than I expected. After all, I came from Vivo.
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I have Xperia 5 IV XQ-CQ72 too. No 13 either, but I just bought the phone (Black Friday acquisition). I'm new to Sony family, previously I had a few Vivo phones. So far I'm impressed. It's amazing how Japanese squeeze such a lot of electronics into a small phone, even a 5Ah battery, and everything works flawlessly.
I'm glad that I don't experience two issues usually mentioned in phone reviews - overheating and unreliable fingerprint.
I don't have a chance to really test the camera, though. But on the first sight it looks more promising than I expected. After all, I came from Vivo.
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The phone is great, except it kills apps from background too fast. That's a software issue thankfully and can be resolved with a software update.
WalterCool said:
The phone is great, except it kills apps from background too fast. That's a software issue thankfully and can be resolved with a software update.
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I've been chatting with Sony support about this and providing whatever videos they ask for as evidence. Hopefully they address the problem since I've given them logcat dumps demonstrating the issue.
I just got info from Sony support today that one of the issues I've reported should be fixed in the Android 13 release due by the end of next week (Dec 23). I'm in the US with the 62 model.
I just flashed the 64.1.A.0.857 via newflasher ...
Downloaded the firmware via XperiFirm.
Device: XQ-CQ54
Merry Christmas everyone ...
I just dirty flashed 64.1.A.0.857 on a rooted XQ-CQ72. No issues so far
u lost root.?!
DanielMode said:
u lost root.?!
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I did lost Magisk, but you can easily redo it.
k but I'm tired to reset my phone again
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I did lost Magisk, but you can easily redo it.
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For that matter - since Sony openly lets us unlock the bootloader, OFW updates are a full-go for us and won't impede rooting ability, right?
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For that matter - since Sony openly lets us unlock the bootloader, OFW updates are a full-go for us and won't impede rooting ability, right?
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1.- Only for international devices. Sony doesn't allow bootloader unlock for US devices.
2.- As far I know, modified devices (unlocked bootloader) lose OTA. I had to manually update using Xperiafirm and newflasher
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1.- Only for international devices. Sony doesn't allow bootloader unlock for US devices.
2.- As far I know, modified devices (unlocked bootloader) lose OTA. I had to manually update using Xperiafirm and newflasher
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By the way, I'm infinitely glad I picked one up in Japan over the US because this scrutiny is ridiculous! That said, I'm not rooted just yet and I'd have to prep a full file (mostly in-phone backup of pics) backup first, so I'm not rooted yet and seems like jumping to 13 first makes the most sense.
That said, I seriously gotta tip my hat to Sony for just allowing us to do entirely as we please with their phones while literally every other brand is cockblocking our freedom. Over the years, I missed having a task killer soooo much to save random background apps slowly tugging at the battery and then all the magisk plugins like ad blockers.