[Q] Camera Quality is worst after recent Update - Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys,
Today I updated my Xperia Z2 and I found that the camera is too laggy and the quality is bad. Also the icons are big now but I don't care about it. All I wanted my camera to be exactly as it was. Any help to fix this issue or any way to downgrade the firmware to the older version?
Thanks

ifhamkhan said:
Hey guys,
Today I updated my Xperia Z2 and I found that the camera is too laggy and the quality is bad. Also the icons are big now but I don't care about it. All I wanted my camera to be exactly as it was. Any help to fix this issue or any way to downgrade the firmware to the older version?
Thanks
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The refresh rate was lowered intetionaly
As for quality im not too sure, Superiour auto is worse but manual mode with correct settings is better

Complain by Sony and flash ftf .314 with flashtool !
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^

Pandemic said:
Complain by Sony and flash ftf .314 with flashtool !
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^
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Thanks for the reply, I have an indian version Xperia Z2. Will ftf .314 work on Indian version device?
Also any tutorial would be appreciable

ifhamkhan said:
Thanks for the reply, I have an indian version Xperia Z2. Will ftf .314 work on Indian version device?
Also any tutorial would be appreciable
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Any Z2 FTF(that matches your mode) should work fine for your spesific model

The lower camera view finder refresh rate was done intentionally, supposedly to stop all the complaints about the camera overheating, and some users have reported that it helps. This wont change your photo or video quality although auto mode is said to be a lot worse now, though Ive never tested it because I never use auto mode, I always found it to be crap since day one. The big icons are a part of the change as well, and if you've noticed, xLoud has been removed from the settings.
Like the others have said, if its such a bother flash back .314 via flashtool, or just run a different launcher, I use Nova Launcher so the big icons were never an issue to me, and its faster too. I highly doubt Sony will revert the icons and camera view finder back to their original state though. All I can say is just live with it, or find different camera/launcher apps to substitute.

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New certified firmware for Xperia 2011 phones - 4.1.B.0.587

There is a new certified firmware available for Xperia Mini Pro: 4.1.B.0.587
http://ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=19511
maybe they will fix all ICS bugs found in 4.1.A.0.431
draco_ag said:
There is a new certified firmware available for Xperia Mini Pro: 4.1.B.0.587
http://ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=19511
maybe they will fix all ICS bugs found in 4.1.A.0.431
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is waiting for it
any ideas when it will be available
draco_ag said:
There is a new certified firmware available for Xperia Mini Pro: 4.1.B.0.587
http://ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=19511
maybe they will fix all ICS bugs found in 4.1.A.0.431
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yeah, hopefully.
Hope It's Something Good
the fact that the firmware is certified sadly doesn't mean anything except that it's certified. I've seen an ICS firmware for Play on ptcrb some time ago.
but, I don't wanna pee on your parade too much, I'm hoping for it too, maybe I'll update to ICS when (if) it'll be rolled out ^^
draco_ag said:
There is a new certified firmware available for Xperia Mini Pro: 4.1.B.0.587
http://ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=19511
maybe they will fix all ICS bugs found in 4.1.A.0.431
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Fingers crossed
Hi
Well, putting that it will become an official update, how to take its benefits without losing our sweated customization?
Will be possible to flash just the kernel and something else?
I am happy to read it and expecting some great changes and bug fixes. IT is good to know that there is something new coming.. lets see..
Sony should provide us something Good and most of all bug-free.
xperia blog just posted about this on their site
http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/08/09/new-ics-firmware-4-1-b-0-587-certified-for-six-2011-xperia-phones/
ouch, nothing new yet for lww
The new update still isn't showing on PTCRB. I expect it will probably be available during next week. Notice the difference in firmware details:
4.1.B.0.431
4.1.B.0.587
The last few digits give clues about the significance of changes. I'd expect bug fixes and maybe a new app or a change in an important app visually, or a new feature. It's not going to be huge but somewhat useful I guess.
yeah, but they could also release a not-so-good update (at least for us). Remember .62 and .69? all they seemed so do was to prevent users from rooting their devices.
I Just expect led bug is fixed, and the delay in the dialer and setting be removed in the meanwhile im happy with CM9
ChavitoArg said:
I Just expect led bug is fixed, and the delay in the dialer and setting be removed in the meanwhile im happy with CM9
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Well, I managed to get around such bugs on the official update.
ExDialer was awesome but gotta admit the default dialer looks godly, and the LED fix is good enough for everyday usage (unless you miss lots of calls).
The laggy stock homescreen was a huge disapointment for me, but luckily, there's the almighty Apex
still 4.1.L.0.8 for LwW wt19i. certified juni.
hopes sony will update wt19i too
http://ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=19869
physcodelic said:
still 4.1.L.0.8 for LwW wt19i. certified juni.
hopes sony will update wt19i too
http://ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=19869
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may be after xperia mini pro we can get update too!!!!
No certification for ST15i yet only for ST15a
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Why only for Mini Pro and not for Mini? I mean, Mini hasn't goy keyboard, it supposed to be easier to upgrade...
I hope it comes out for Mini too

[Q] Camera Firmware update

Hi,
I need a little help please,
On my SIII shows:
Cam FW ver: GDFD06
Phone FW ver: GDFF03
Should i make an update? The option Phone to CAM FW Write (rear) is disabled!!
Im on foxhound ROM should i have a stock rom to do this??
Thanks
Saltao said:
Hi,
I need a little help please,
On my SIII shows:
Cam FW ver: GDFD06
Phone FW ver: GDFF03
Should i make an update? The option Phone to CAM FW Write (rear) is disabled!!
Im on foxhound ROM should i have a stock rom to do this??
Thanks
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Anyone??
What is the update what does it improve anyone and can anyone supply a flashable zip
sent using my galaxy s3 eating jelly beans
Saltao said:
Hi,
I need a little help please,
On my SIII shows:
Cam FW ver: GDFD06
Phone FW ver: GDFF03
Should i make an update? The option Phone to CAM FW Write (rear) is disabled!!
Im on foxhound ROM should i have a stock rom to do this??
Thanks
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No never update your camera firmware..AFAIK..otherwise your phone will end up in SC
zoot1 said:
No never update your camera firmware..AFAIK..otherwise your phone will end up in SC
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Hi Zoot1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1724124&page=51
As you can see there are a lot of ppl upgrading the firmware due to the quality of low light pics, although not proven it helps the upgrade.
Thanks anyway
Updated everytime, included few days ago when I found that there is a new firmware. Looks like it's improving a bit the shooting in low light. Had no issue with the camera after upgrades btw.
Okay maybe I am worng..but I had read in some thread if you use some dialer nuber combination..you will get an option to upgrade your Camera Firmware..upgrading your firmware from there results in a broken camare..
Again as I said AFAIK..and my knowledge is extremely limited
zoot1 said:
Okay maybe I am worng..but I had read in some thread if you use some dialer nuber combination..you will get an option to upgrade your Camera Firmware..upgrading your firmware from there results in a broken camare..
Again as I said AFAIK..and my knowledge is extremely limited
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That's what I've done
I have typed the magic code and I had a new update (the second since I have the phone), updated it and everything is okay so far. Need to take some pics later in low light to see if there is any improvement.
Cheers
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Uhm, it's advised never to mess with the camera update option, even though it may work for you. Suddenly, you'll notice the camera stops working, and the only solution will be Samsung service center.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
Theshawty said:
Uhm, it's advised never to mess with the camera update option, even though it may work for you. Suddenly, you'll notice the camera stops working, and the only solution will be Samsung service center.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
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So I guess we shouldn't use Kies or Ota to update android right? It's an update and the device can suddenly stopped later
Come on... It's an update, that's it's role. First time updated it two and half months ago and still no issue. And check the other threads, there are hundreds of people here and others on the Internet saying that they have updated it and no issue so far. You need to have really bad luck to mess the camera
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I upgrade camera firmware with every new official ROM (JB doesn't work), but even you don't update it, the camera use the last firmware incorporated in the ROM, you can see it in the photo EXIF info. So it always uses the last firmware even w/o flashing it. :highfive:
demlasjr said:
So I guess we shouldn't use Kies or Ota to update android right? It's an update and the device can suddenly stopped later
Come on... It's an update, that's it's role. First time updated it two and half months ago and still no issue. And check the other threads, there are hundreds of people here and others on the Internet saying that they have updated it and no issue so far. You need to have really bad luck to mess the camera
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Just saying. Many others have reported their camera firmware disappearing after a failed update. There's no way you can put it back yourself as the actual firmware that powers the camera isn't related to the /system folder, or any other folder that is replaced when switching ROMs.
Just because it has worked for you and a bunch of other people, doesn't mean it'll work for anyone.
Messing with the camera firmware isn't at all like messing with a ROM/kernel/recovery or modem. Those you can replace yourself.
Theshawty said:
Just saying. Many others have reported their camera firmware disappearing after a failed update. There's no way you can put it back yourself as the actual firmware that powers the camera isn't related to the /system folder, or any other folder that is replaced when switching ROMs.
Just because it has worked for you and a bunch of other people, doesn't mean it'll work for anyone.
Messing with the camera firmware isn't at all like messing with a ROM/kernel/recovery or modem. Those you can replace yourself.
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Yup, about this you're totally right. When you update the camera is very important that nothing stop the process, like a phone call. When everything is done and ask for reboot, that's what you need to do, without being distracted by any app, email, call etc. If you're careful everything should be just fine.
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demlasjr said:
Yup, about this you're totally right. When you update the camera is very important that nothing stop the process, like a phone call. When everything is done and ask for reboot, that's what you need to do, without being distracted by any app, email, call etc. If you're careful everything should be just fine.
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Well, without answering directly to my inicial question vessk0 has done it, it has to be official JB doesnt work (because none is official )
About no leting nothing disturb the fw update just use a task manager and airplane mode. I agree with demlasjr its an update. Risky as allways but as a digital cam if you have the bad luck of something going wrong you have to service it, its a risk allways but without it no fixes for the products and no extra functions, you just have to know before if its worth the risk.
Saltao said:
Well, without answering directly to my inicial question vessk0 has done it, it has to be official JB doesnt work (because none is official )
About no leting nothing disturb the fw update just use a task manager and airplane mode. I agree with demlasjr its an update. Risky as allways but as a digital cam if you have the bad luck of something going wrong you have to service it, its a risk allways but without it no fixes for the products and no extra functions, you just have to know before if its worth the risk.
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Exactly. I guess even the rooting is more risky than those small updates .but only if you have bad luck.
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What isn't working for you that you need to look for an updated camera firmware?
Everything is working, but expecting better quality in low light.
What isn't working that people is rooting or flashing a phone ?

[Q] getting my Z2 soon...answers?

Hey guys, purchasing my Z2 later this week hopefully but I have a few questions that are buggin me.
With the Z1 if you unlocked the bootloader it removed a camera software that made lower light performance worse, is that the case with the Z2? Or is camera quality the same?
is there actually ANYONE on here that has a non defective/ no issues with their device? All I see are complaints!
And last but not least, Has the latest update actually made the Z2 a lot faster?
Thanks
AndroidInsanity said:
Hey guys, purchasing my Z2 later this week hopefully but I have a few questions that are buggin me.
With the Z1 if you unlocked the bootloader it removed a camera software that made lower light performance worse, is that the case with the Z2? Or is camera quality the same?
is there actually ANYONE on here that has a non defective/ no issues with their device? All I see are complaints!
And last but not least, Has the latest update actually made the Z2 a lot faster?
Thanks
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unlocking your bootloader on D65XX removes/breaks nothing at all
me and a freind have purchased two Z2s between us and it seems that the older model is poor quality and has bad issues but the one we bought a week ago has no issues
ill be buying a Z2 for my self and ill give any issues i have if any
sony have said that Z2s after mid may wont have "any issues"
the last update is an improvement but unfortionatly alot of bugs with the Z2 are still there
alot are actualy Caused by android 4.4.2, all of which are fixed in 4.4.3 the Z2 should recieve after certifacation from google
my opinion of the device:
i love the Z2 it is amazing, although the old model having some majour heating issues or random blackscreen flashes etc ive found to love the newer mid may bach device, it is extremly fast with minor things i dont like
things i dont like-
finger print magnet
too much bloatware
its made of glass (im rough with my phones - i managed to break a nokia 3310)
many others,
things i like-
fast as can be
looks simple, elegant
UI is awesome/fairly useful
sony Features i love
many others too
just ask if you want to know something
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AndroidInsanity said:
Hey guys, purchasing my Z2 later this week hopefully but I have a few questions that are buggin me.
With the Z1 if you unlocked the bootloader it removed a camera software that made lower light performance worse, is that the case with the Z2? Or is camera quality the same?
is there actually ANYONE on here that has a non defective/ no issues with their device? All I see are complaints!
And last but not least, Has the latest update actually made the Z2 a lot faster?
Thanks
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Unlocking the bootloader has no effect on the camera. Everything works except for video unlimited and music unlimited (i think).
I haven't had any problems with mine at all. Couldn't be happier.
402 is a good firmware, even the stock one seemed very polished to me. The phone is very snappy and smooth. Excellent device.
Envious_Data said:
unlocking your bootloader on D65XX removes/breaks nothing at all
me and a freind have purchased two Z2s between us and it seems that the older model is poor quality and has bad issues but the one we bought a week ago has no issues
ill be buying a Z2 for my self and ill give any issues i have if any
sony have said that Z2s after mid may wont have "any issues"
the last update is an improvement but unfortionatly alot of bugs with the Z2 are still there
alot are actualy Caused by android 4.4.2, all of which are fixed in 4.4.3 the Z2 should recieve after certifacation from google
my opinion of the device:
i love the Z2 it is amazing, although the old model having some majour heating issues or random blackscreen flashes etc ive found to love the newer mid may bach device, it is extremly fast with minor things i dont like
things i dont like-
finger print magnet
too much bloatware
its made of glass (im rough with my phones - i managed to break a nokia 3310)
many others,
things i like-
fast as can be
looks simple, elegant
UI is awesome/fairly useful
sony Features i love
many others too
just ask if you want to know something
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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se1000 said:
Unlocking the bootloader has no effect on the camera. Everything works except for video unlimited and music unlimited (i think).
I haven't had any problems with mine at all. Couldn't be happier.
402 is a good firmware, even the stock one seemed very polished to me. The phone is very snappy and smooth. Excellent device.
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awesome thanks guys, does anyone know an explanation why it affected camera quality on Z1 and not Z2 then?
AndroidInsanity said:
awesome thanks guys, does anyone know an explanation why it affected camera quality on Z1 and not Z2 then?
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its sony being wither lazy or weird
they can optionaly make things how they want, if they wanted the Z1 could have had the camera not depend on DRM keys but sony being them odd selfs i think they did to promote or push people into buying a different xperia
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Envious_Data said:
its sony being wither lazy or weird
they can optionaly make things how they want, if they wanted the Z1 could have had the camera not depend on DRM keys but sony being them odd selfs i think they did to promote or push people into buying a different xperia
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I heard it was something to do with removing BIONZ software, if the bootloader unlocked then it could be copied by other OEMs, that's why they removed it. but not sure.
AndroidInsanity said:
I heard it was something to do with removing BIONZ software, if the bootloader unlocked then it could be copied by other OEMs, that's why they removed it. but not sure.
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well i dont havnt realy read up about this at all for several reasons
i know if they do steal boinz they can get in trouble
1. its stealing
2. copyright conflictions
3. i dont think they do, xperia cameras are crappy, says samsung, HTC, and some others
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AndroidInsanity said:
I heard it was something to do with removing BIONZ software, if the bootloader unlocked then it could be copied by other OEMs, that's why they removed it. but not sure.
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Very plausible, the Z2 doesn't have BIONZ, at least not in software form. It does have X-Reality but that works after you unlock the bootloader. In any case, feel free to unlock, there are virtually no drawbacks. Do what I did and make sure you cash in on your free music, movies and apps first though, I believe once you're unlocked you can't use those codes. Not sure.
The only thing is, as of right now there's no way to backup the TA partition on the Z2 but honestly, I haven't found one reason not to unlock the bootloader yet.
** Edit: Z2 has BIONZ image processing, sounds like they implemented it via hardware this time.
X-Reality does not work on unlocked Z2 with the latest stock rom (.402).
Fortunately, there is a patch that bring it back
nreuge said:
X-Reality does not work on unlocked Z2 with the latest stock rom (.402).
Fortunately, there is a patch that bring it back
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Oh, that's pretty weird!
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[Q] Is anyone here using CM11

Just wanted to ask you guys are you using any version of cyanogenmod on your device? Or is it even available for sirius(Z2)? How about the CM11S?
aand yeah desided to ask this here because i didnt find anyone who had installed it on this device (even on youtube).
nano_ said:
Just wanted to ask you guys are you using any version of cyanogenmod on your device? Or is it even available for sirius(Z2)? How about the CM11S?
aand yeah desided to ask this here because i didnt find anyone who had installed it on this device (even on youtube).
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I was, now I'm back to Stock .314. Why?
nano_ said:
Just wanted to ask you guys are you using any version of cyanogenmod on your device? Or is it even available for sirius(Z2)? How about the CM11S?
aand yeah desided to ask this here because i didnt find anyone who had installed it on this device (even on youtube).
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I use it as my daily driver. My Z2 has been running the CM11 nightlies since the day they were released for the phone. What are you wondering exactly? I just saw the CM11S thread, but I'm not interested in it. If you're wondering, here's the CM11 downloads for the Z2: https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=sirius
M9 is out I think. It's the stable version.
Can anyone please tell me whether the active noise cancelling (not only the microphone noise suspension, but also the one that works with the special sony headphones) will still work on Cm? I hate to lose that feature as it's pretty much the only reason why I bought the Z2 over others.
jeremy.shi said:
M9 is out I think. It's the stable version.
Can anyone please tell me whether the active noise cancelling (not only the microphone noise suspension, but also the one that works with the special sony headphones) will still work on Cm? I hate to lose that feature as it's pretty much the only reason why I bought the Z2 over others.
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It is already expected that Sony proprietary technologies will not be available on AOSP releases unless Sony decided to release its source codes. There maybe decent alternatives such as x-Loud vs DSP Settings but still not comparable to Sony's current setup.
How is CM on the Z2 now? I've been waiting for awhile to try it out as some people seemed to be having some problems, there was a lot of talk of bugs with it.
Well I've been using CM Nightlies since they came out and I can't go back
CM is faster, you have ART, the sound mixer is allot better, tones of CM themes on the play store... etc...
With stock Sony Rom you have noise cancellation but the sound with those headphones and equalizer is bad I have to say. The X-reality is quite nice but unfortunately only works with the Sony App Album witch I personal don't like.
The only thing that I miss is the camera that in the Stock Sony Rom is better... but for the rest CM rules big time! :good:
How's the battery life on CM11?
Better than stock especially is used with ds battery saver on xposed
Im using the one plus one cyanogenmod ROM for the z2 I love it but it constantly crashes :/
J
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stanley08 said:
I was, now I'm back to Stock .314. Why?
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Why did you switch back to stock?
Uclydde said:
I use it as my daily driver. My Z2 has been running the CM11 nightlies since the day they were released for the phone. What are you wondering exactly? I just saw the CM11S thread, but I'm not interested in it. If you're wondering, here's the CM11 downloads for the Z2: https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=sirius
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I'm not yet have a phone but I'm wondering to buy it as soon as I figure out how well and stable custom ROMs (especially CM) work on it (just because i hate the stock one)
keanoo said:
How is CM on the Z2 now? I've been waiting for awhile to try it out as some people seemed to be having some problems, there was a lot of talk of bugs with it.
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I got the same impression
JackHanAnLG said:
Im using the one plus one cyanogenmod ROM for the z2 I love it but it constantly crashes :/
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You're talking about CM11S? Where have you downloaded it?
nano_ said:
Why did you switch back to stock?
I'm not yet have a phone but I'm wondering to buy it as soon as I figure out how well and stable custom ROMs (especially CM) work on it (just because i hate the stock one)
I got the same impression
You're talking about CM11S? Where have you downloaded it?
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Try checking android development or original android development. Good place to start..
nano_ said:
Why did you switch back to stock?
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Camera. I had an event to added, needed my camera in top shape, didn't want to take my S4 along. I believe camera still performs best on stock. So dats why
Camera performs exactly the same imo, just doesn't have as many advanced auto modes as stock camera
Mr.R™ said:
Camera performs exactly the same imo, just doesn't have as many advanced auto modes as stock camera
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The difference between the pictures you take in CM and stock is huge. I went back to stock because of this too.
Hessi93 said:
The difference between the pictures you take in CM and stock is huge. I went back to stock because of this too.
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Me too... I would love using CM, but the camera isn't just the same as stock (even on manual mode). Probably CM11 is using old camera drivers?
Recently flashed the M9 snapshot on my Z2 but have been running the nightlies for a while.
Very responsive and snappy usage and comparable battery life to stock (power saver not permitting).
Agree with the others regarding poor camera quality. Fidelity not as high in CM and slower 'shutter speed' than stock which sometimes results in blurry photos.
Otherwise very happy. Will continue using as daily driver.
I hope they can correct camera issues when 314 sources are released.
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Flashed M9 release last night and having an issue with data/wifi. When I'm on wifi and either go out of range of wifi or turn off wifi my cellular data doesn't work. It says I have LTE but data will not work until I reboot or toggle airplane mode. Am I missing anything here?
I flashed latest 17.1.2.A.0.314 prior to flashing M9 to get latest baseband. This is on Tmobile LTE.
I have been using it as my daily driver since it was available. The only issues i currently have is that when my phone is docked in the Sony docking cradle thingy and i remove it the screen stays on as-in i have to manually lock/turn off my screen,it doesn't auto-lock. This only happens with the dock not with the normal charger. The second and final issue i have is the lack of the 4K recording feature, but then again that is not an issue for me at all,since 4k is completely pointless for me at the moment.
Apart from the above issues,i LOVE CM11 and will never ever go back to stock.

4.4.2 cam drivers

I'm struggling to fix my camera flashlight problem to no avail.
Back in the good old days of build 17.1.2.a.0.314 my flashlight would work flawless.
now adays with recent builds the flashlight can be ON but can't be turned OFF until reboot.
Is there a way to have old cam drivers back in my Z2 or a different solution?
I trust the xda community will help.
waiting for a fix or a hint
Thanks
fbxd said:
I'm struggling to fix my camera flashlight problem to no avail.
Back in the good old days of build 17.1.2.a.0.314 my flashlight would work flawless.
now adays with recent builds the flashlight can be ON but can't be turned OFF until reboot.
Is there a way to have old cam drivers back in my Z2 or a different solution?
I trust the xda community will help.
waiting for a fix or a hint
Thanks
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I think this is a firmware issue which would be addressed by Sony themselves in next update. However, have you tried using any other camera app ?
Quote me in case you expect a reply!
Good Luck
Hnk1 said:
I think this is a firmware issue which would be addressed by Sony themselves in next update. However, have you tried using any other camera app ?
Quote me in case you expect a reply!
Good Luck
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I feel like sony will never address this issue because it's not affecting all phones.
but i certainly hope they do
i have tried google camera and as soon as i tried taking a picture the flashlight was ON and stayed that way with no response at my attempts to turn it off.
tried in safe mode but no luck, i tried clean installs and what not but nothing works.
the only solution was a downgrade to firmware 17.1.2.A.0.314 which helped me conclude it's not a hardware issue.
thx for your help
fbxd said:
I feel like sony will never address this issue because it's not affecting all phones.
but i certainly hope they do
i have tried google camera and as soon as i tried taking a picture the flashlight was ON and stayed that way with no response at my attempts to turn it off.
tried in safe mode but no luck, i tried clean installs and what not but nothing works.
the only solution was a downgrade to firmware 17.1.2.A.0.314 which helped me conclude it's not a hardware issue.
thx for your help
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I am afraid Sony is not very good with ironing out bugs and releases their builds prematurely. Have you tried any custom ROM by the way ?
Hnk1 said:
I am afraid Sony is not very good with ironing out bugs and releases their builds prematurely. Have you tried any custom ROM by the way ?
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I have not tried any custom rom yet because i wanted to stick to stock only.
what would you recommend as a stable and bug free custom rom with quality camera app?
are there lollipop custom roms with perfect camera app and flashlight toggle?
thanks
fbxd said:
I have not tried any custom rom yet because i wanted to stick to stock only.
what would you recommend as a stable and bug free custom rom with quality camera app?
are there lollipop custom roms with perfect camera app and flashlight toggle?
thanks
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Generally the stock provides the best camera quality in Sony mobiles, however, when they are buggy like in your case, you can try other roms like CM12.1 or AOSP or Pac man.
You will need an unlocked boot loader and some know how about flashtool for that.
Also, custom roms and kernels depend on user. Some user want performance but some like me want more battery life,and thus tweak our phones accordingly. Once you get used to custom roms, you hate stock. I move away from stock within 6 hours of a device's purchase. So it depends what you like. My personal favourites are mentioned above .
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I'll try CM 12.1 and get back to you.
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Hnk1 said:
Generally the stock provides the best camera quality in Sony mobiles, however, when they are buggy like in your case, you can try other roms like CM12.1 or AOSP or Pac man.
You will need an unlocked boot loader and some know how about flashtool for that.
Also, custom roms and kernels depend on user. Some user want performance but some like me want more battery life,and thus tweak our phones accordingly. Once you get used to custom roms, you hate stock. I move away from stock within 6 hours of a device's purchase. So it depends what you like. My personal favourites are mentioned above .
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hello dear friend
i've tried cm12.1 and am in love with it.
my flashlight works flawless and the google cam is really good!
thanks for your great help
Much appreciated
fbxd said:
hello dear friend
i've tried cm12.1 and am in love with it.
my flashlight works flawless and the google cam is really good!
thanks for your great help
Much appreciated
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