topic Re: New update in Z Series

New update

tm1978 — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 12:18:35 GMT

New firmware Z5 Compact 32.0.A.6.152.

Re: New update

Dukie — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 12:23:22 GMT

Thank you for the tips, Im downloading as we speak. Will try to find a change-log as quick as possible.

Re: New update

hispanico — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 13:28:43 GMT

I update with PC Companion to 32.0.A.6.152... and now the camera open immediatly !!!!!!!!

Also me search change-log for others improvements 🙂

Silvestro

oh YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SONY

Re: New update

skycamefalling — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 13:53:56 GMT

The camera start is quick now and opening the messaging app doesn't cause lags anymore. Looks good to begin with

I hope they also fixed the battery drain, I'd like to have at least a similar battery lifetime as my old Z3 compact.

Re: New update

hispanico — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 13:56:50 GMT

Yep i confirm also sms with no lag

Silvestro

I found this change-log

update "Home" versions.
Optimization "cameras" startup speed.
Re-optimized phone heating problem.
Upgrading contacts database.
Optimization of fluency.
"Camera" photographs accelerated storage time!
Optimization "cameras" code.
"Fingerprint" to Enhance the Ability to Identify.
Optimize "RAM."
"Calendar" optimization interface.
Add "shutter" function.

Re: New update

152bobby — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 14:43:50 GMT

Any of you guys in the UK?

Re: New update

Dukie — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 17:28:31 GMT

I confirm the same experience with the latest update from Norway. A huge step in the right direction! Keep it up Sony and hopefully the battery will also be better.

Re: New update

bubimir13 — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 19:29:47 GMT

@silvestro957 wrote:
Yep i confirm also sms with no lag
Silvestro
I found this change-log
update "Home" versions.
Optimization "cameras" startup speed.
Re-optimized phone heating problem.
Upgrading contacts database.
Optimization of fluency.
"Camera" photographs accelerated storage time!
Optimization "cameras" code.
"Fingerprint" to Enhance the Ability to Identify.
Optimize "RAM."
"Calendar" optimization interface.
Add "shutter" function.

What does add ''shutter'' function mean? where to find it?

Re: New update

SebastianD — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 19:41:51 GMT

The Z5 Compact feels much faster with 32.0.A.6.115 firmware.

New things I've noticed:

- Overall performance increased. (The little 1.5Ghz cores seem to be more aggresive).

- Stagefright 100% fixed.

- baseband and kernel were updated.

- Camera takes photos faster (with any camera app Sony / Google Camera / etc).

Some things that are still pending:

- Camera 2 Api full support

- Adaptive Brightness bug with gamma & display colors.

- Google's "Always On" option (Voice activation when screen is OFF).

But in general an awesome update!

Re: New update

152bobby — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 11:58:47 GMT

I'm in the UK and have just received this update via PC Companion.

Too early to comment, but this better solve most if not all of my Z5c issues.

Re: New update

Demon1521 — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:34:42 GMT

Updated yesterday too, much better performane and speed!
But that adaptive brightless bug is realy annoing...

Re: New update

Anamon2 — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 20:41:19 GMT

Do official changelogs usually appear somewhere? I'd like to have some more information about it before loading it… I haven't encountered most of the problems other people were having with the previous version, so I hope the upgrade wouldn't introduce anything. Improved performance and battery life always do sound nice, though.

Just two quick questions:

This always-on "Ok Google" feature has opt-out, right? Not keen on stuff inadvertently ending up in my Google Voice Search archive, and it can't be good for battery life either.
What is this adaptive brightness bug that has been mentioned? I use adaptive brightness, and haven't noticed any issues, in fact it seemed much more responsive and reliable than on the Z1C I've used before.

Re: New update

Demon1521 — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 21:08:43 GMT

I newer use adaptive brightless, phome always hawe 100% brightless, but when i unblock screen it is not on 100% but around 70% and in some 1 minute it becames on max brightless, and sometimes its lowing it, idk why.
About official changelog, wait for OTA update, there must be seen whats new in update. Atleast it was in Z2 like that.

Re: New update

MickieH — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 03:24:22 GMT

I'm in the UK, with an unbranded Z5, and couldn't wait for the UK Customized firmware to be released, so I flashed the CE5 region firmware, and it's much better.

Phone is generally snappier, with much less lagging.

Hope the battery life is better, and less heating. Fingers crossed.

Re: New update

Veablo — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 22:05:31 GMT

My device seems to have some problems with data connections after the update. Both wifi and 4g. When waking it up all my apps are telling me there are no connection. My wifi icon often have a warning sign on it. Any one else?

Re: New update

Skev — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 22:21:23 GMT

I had what sounds like the same problem, however since switching my WiFi between my hub and my extender, seems the problem has gone away. I've restarted the phone and no connection problems still.

Not sure whether that helps or not.

Re: New update

Demon1521 — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 07:17:59 GMT

Yeah, i hawe that problem too, and if in Stamina mode is turned in Extended Standby after waking up phone wifi and 4g icons start to recive data normaly, but when try use internet it shows no connection, restarting mobile data or wifi and all work fine.

Re: New update

SebastianD — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 17:02:46 GMT

I personally have more problems with the "Adaptive Brightness" bug than before.

I need to change the brightness (or cover the light sensor) many times per day to fix the gamma after unlocking the phone.

Tried to disable "Adaptive Brightness" but didn't help, because I'm constantly switching between outdoor (sun light) and indoor (low light) so this is not an option.

Re: New update

Veablo — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 21:11:38 GMT

Regarding my connection problem. All gone after doing a repair with PC companion.

Re: New update

Skev — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 21:31:21 GMT

Seems my connection issues are still about sometimes. I take it the repair wipes your phone (not the SD)?