5.1.1 Rolling out today - Xperia Z2 Tablet General

http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2015/07...rolls-for-the-xperia-z3-and-xperia-z2-series/
Looking forward to seeing what the have done specific for out devices.
Hopefully we'll get a prerooted Rom soon

Anyone get a FTF yet?

I've been checking XperiFirm periodically and nothing yet.

XperiFirm reports 3 versions available for SGP511
UPD: Running HK version of 5.1.1. Initial impressions from 5.1.1 - it works
Can see WiFi dropdown.
What is new and confusing is the Mobile Data icon in notification area. Says "Mobile data is disabled" - WTF on Z2 WiFI only?

OtaruM said:
XperiFirm reports 3 versions available for SGP511
UPD: Running HK version of 5.1.1. Initial impressions from 5.1.1 - it works
Can see WiFi dropdown.
What is new and confusing is the Mobile Data icon in notification area. Says "Mobile data is disabled" - WTF on Z2 WiFI only?
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I installed the same HK firmware last night and it's working great for me as well. I got the same "Mobile data is disabled" notification, but I swiped it away to dismiss. The notification hasn't come back even after rebooting.

OtaruM said:
XperiFirm reports 3 versions available for SGP511
UPD: Running HK version of 5.1.1. Initial impressions from 5.1.1 - it works
Can see WiFi dropdown.
What is new and confusing is the Mobile Data icon in notification area. Says "Mobile data is disabled" - WTF on Z2 WiFI only?
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Where can I get the HK version of 5.1.1, I suppose it is not pre-rooted?

You can either do it yourself:
- download the original encrypted files by XperiFirm;
- decrypt and create FTF by FlashTool;
- create pre-rooted ROM by PRFCreator.
OR, you could simply download pre-rooted ROM from neighboring thread by Kulvertti.
He's done his ROM based on LAM (Latin America) variant. This is quite irrelevant as it differs from other variants by bloatware only.

Z2 Tablet WiFi-Only:
After the update, I had a crazy forever repeating "com.android.phone has stopped" error popup, but I was able to stop that by blocking com.android.phone with Rootjunky's Debloater.
Apart from that, it shows a silly "No service" message in the corner of the lockscreen and the notification area. It has no place in a wifi-only tablet.
I think Sony derped out and pushed the Z2 Tablet 4G/LTE firmware to the Wifi-only models.

5.0.2 runs just fine on the Z2 tablet.
There doesn't seem to be any real reason to update to 5.1.1.
Or did anyone discover any advantages?

degraaff said:
Z2 Tablet WiFi-Only:
Apart from that, it shows a silly "No service" message in the corner of the lockscreen and the notification area. It has no place in a wifi-only tablet.
I think Sony derped out and pushed the Z2 Tablet 4G/LTE firmware to the Wifi-only models.
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It happens the same on mine.

arq7203 said:
It happens the same on mine.
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Yes, on mine too, Sony made a poopoo this time..

hasenbein1966 said:
5.0.2 runs just fine on the Z2 tablet.
There doesn't seem to be any real reason to update to 5.1.1.
Or did anyone discover any advantages?
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Well overall 5.1.1 does seem to run faster and smoother, I have the impression that apps start much faster, also the recent apps opens instantly now. And you get better volume controls, you can now adjust the ringtone volume while music is playing, without needing to go to the audio settings screen, and vice versa you can easily change media volume while no music or video is playing.
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The whole mobile network thing is very annoying. Plus my z3 phone just recently had the front screen crushed, repair is 180 euro as the Z3 screen is made up of nearly half the phone ( if you dont believe me look it up). So I guess that instead of repairing, I will buy an alternative brand.
I am happy with my Z2 tablet, but that is because it is a tablet! And dont use it for important things. I hate to say it but I think its time Sony throws in the hat. They have the PS3 and the camera sensors, unless they can devote some time to 1 smartphone product a year, and 1 tablet a year then they are trying too hard in the mobile division (no pun intended )

Today I downdated my Z2 tablet back to KitKat since I couldn't live with the tinny flat sound of third-party apps ignoring the Sony sound enhancements.

degraaff said:
Today I downdated my Z2 tablet back to KitKat since I couldn't live with the tinny flat sound of third-party apps ignoring the Sony sound enhancements.
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Do you see any other benefits from running KitKat? I can't seem to get SD card working properly on KK..
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Do you see any other benefits from running KitKat? I can't seem to get SD card working properly on KK..
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I don't use an Sd card though so that's a non-issue for me. I mainly use my tablet for watching streaming media so the sound quality is very important to me, and with the sound enhancements in Lollipop not working globally, all apps except Sony's own sounds like crap.
I also didn't like the recent apps screen in lollipop, it looked too cluttered to me.
Also on Kitkat I don't need to swipe before I can enter my pattern to unlock...

I wonder does anybody knows why Sony stopped rolling out 5.1.1 for Z2 tablet? Mine is Baltic region one and it is still on 5.0.2
According to XperiaFirm several European countries still haven't received 5.1.1
Wonder why?

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Marshmallow for Z5 Premium now available

It was released minutes ago in India for the dual version
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Cheers...
It's rolling out globally for the standard Z5 Premium (E6853) and is currently on Xperiafirm for Italy and a few other european countries too.
Does anyone know when the update comes to greece?
Try connecting to pc cos in Brazil didnt have any update. trying from 6.00am till 9.00am . so I connected it to pc and Sony Pc Com. said new update avilabe !
fgar82 said:
Try connecting to pc cos in Brazil didnt have any update. trying from 6.00am till 9.00am . so I connected it to pc and Sony Pc Com. said new update avilabe !
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I connected my phone on pc companion but it said that there is no new update available
Nothing in the UK as of yet, OTA or companion wise.
First impression :
- UI is still the same, nothing changed
- Contacts pictures now displaying correctly with different dpi
-Very fast animation and app switching, feels much smoother than Lollipop at 320 dpi
- Cannot see discharge rate with AIDA64 anymore
- Brightness issue fixed
- Dialer has a new layout and pictures are centered
- Camera interface looks almost the same ... ?
- Fingerprint now much better and unlocking almost everytime
- No heat whatsoever and battery still doing well, actually looks a bit better but need to confirm
- Again much faster and smoother !!!!! and I have 81 apps installed
-Do not disturb option
- SD card not combined with internal memory whatsoever
- Version 6.0
have u done factory reset to install the update or just the normal process?
Daniel_GB said:
have u done factory reset to install the update or just the normal process?
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Just normal. I never hard reset unless device is not responding or acting strangely.
Xeon said:
Just normal. I never hard reset unless device is not responding or acting strangely.
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just installed the update, the first thing I just noticed is much smoother UI!
But I keep getting the following warning:
Google play service won't run unless you update the google play service!
can u post the play service version from yours?
Daniel_GB said:
just installed the update, the first thing I just noticed is much smoother UI!
But I keep getting the following warning:
Google play service won't run unless you update the google play service!
can u post the play service version from yours?
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Give it some time it will update automatically, i left it for 30 mins and it went away.
Autobrightness fixed????? Not totally for me....it seems go faster to a "normal condition"...but when i unlock the phone (expecially with Style Cover - Aqua Green) the iussue is still present.
OMG 10-15% better score in Antutu Benchmark on my Z5P !! Faster than the Note 5
No update via Sony PC Com in Deutschland......
There was some Lag after updating so i installed clean one and things got much much better...
there is few things changed i think it wasnt mentioned
* icon can change size big or small and there is new settings for home screen with some options.
* Wonder now if we can have 4k Netflix and Youtube as Android M now support 4K or we might need wait updates for the apps to support it !
Really loving this phone !
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I still not get update yet.
i am in usa
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Xeon said:
It was released minutes ago in India for the dual version
Cheers...
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Please provide info about Display Quality & Battery Life & Performance (Gaming, Watching, Normal Using)
:good:
I bought my z5p in israel without simlock or anything and still no update
updated to M.. with PC companion in Indonesia.. better performance.. but screen shoot lost cropping feature?
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Xperia X keyboard - touch

Hi guys!
I'm currently using the 34.0.A.1.264 firmware on Xperia X and some of the keypresses are recognized as a straight swipe line when typing fast and thus Swiftkey keeps assuming wrong words. I was wondering if any of you guys already have the latest firmware versions to double check this (277 and 283).
You can easily check this behaviour by entering *#*#SERVICE#*#* on your dialer, choose Service Tests, then Touch, then Free Drawing test and then pretending you're typing (both thumbs) at high speed.
Hi
I´m currently using 34.0.A.1.277 and have the same issue...
maybe there came an update with or we all gave back our X...
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Hi guys!
I'm currently using the 34.0.A.1.264 firmware on Xperia X and some of the keypresses are recognized as a straight swipe line when typing fast and thus Swiftkey keeps assuming wrong words. I was wondering if any of you guys already have the latest firmware versions to double check this (277 and 283).
You can easily check this behaviour by entering *#*#SERVICE#*#* on your dialer, choose Service Tests, then Touch, then Free Drawing test and then pretending you're typing (both thumbs) at high speed.
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Think this is a SW problem which happens only when one types really really fast (which I normally don't do). Tested it on a sample I found in some gadget store (with FW 34.0.A.1.264) and confirm....
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Interesting that Sony has pre-installed Swiftkey instead of their own keyboard. Anyhow...
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As a temporary fix you can install the regular Xperia International Keyboard and turn swiping off. Not sure, maybe Swiftkey has that option too.
But I type really really fast that's why I was wondering whether someone with the 277 or 283 firmwares have this issue so I would bother unlocking bootloader + installing latest firmware.
Regular Xperia international keyboard... hummm, haven't tried it on these Marshmallow devices. Swiftkey's only other option for swiping is even worse (deleting / accepting words).
MegaSharkXDA said:
But I type really really fast that's why I was wondering whether someone with the 277 or 283 firmwares have this issue so I would bother unlocking bootloader + installing latest firmware..
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Well, .277 has reportedly the same issue. However, why would you want to unlock your BL for installing latest FW only? That's not required at all.
MegaSharkXDA said:
Regular Xperia international keyboard... hummm, haven't tried it on these Marshmallow devices. Swiftkey's only other option for swiping is even worse (deleting / accepting words).
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The regular Xperia international keyboard is not so regular in fact, it has many options. It works pretty well and I actually prefer it over SwiftKey, but that's up to everyone's preference.
You can turn swipe off on SwiftKey anyway. Its called flow
I would unlock the BL just for the simple fact that I wouldn't be doing an extra factory reset later on.
I'm now trying the Xperia International keyboard but I've always hated how the bottom row of characters is narrow.
And no, Swiftkey doesn't allow you to turn off swipe. You can only choose between two swipe options.
Apologies, yes you can't turn it off. But Using Gestures only applies to deleting words. Haven't had any issues in that mode.
DjLukeW said:
Apologies, yes you can't turn it off. But Using Gestures only applies to deleting words. Haven't had any issues in that mode.
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You'll be even worse with Gestures just because you'll be deleting and accepting incomplete words. With Flow, at least *some* words get OK when this happens. And, of course, you can use Flow itself to type (even though it will never be my first option) and the issue doesn't get visible.
I have just uninstalled Xperia International Keyboard: With swipe off, when the issue happens, only the last letter on the "fake swipe" action gets recognized thus leading to bad predictions as well, and Swiftkey is simply the most amazing keyboard ever.
So, back to square one...
send mine back and switched to galaxy s7 edge (with gear vr)
best change ever^^
xXPheNomEnoNXx said:
send mine back and switched to galaxy s7 edge (with gear vr)
best change ever^^
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Because of the typing issues?
MegaSharkXDA said:
Because of the typing issues?
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Sure, got the same wirh my gNote3 years ago, and dont wanted to wait again for a fix
When I changed from Nexus 5 to Xperia M5, I faced this issue as well. Then I turned off the swipe in the Sony Keyboard, then I realized that it is missing some of my touches.
So sad that it is still appearing in Xperia X.
ykphuah said:
When I changed from Nexus 5 to Xperia M5, I faced this issue as well. Then I turned off the swipe in the Sony Keyboard, then I realized that it is missing some of my touches.
So sad that it is still appearing in Xperia X.
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Though it's most likely a software issue
my XX has same issue... I can't type fast becouse it is eating/miss letters (especialy "e")
The latest firmware is out (34.0.A.1.292).
Can anyone confirm it still has the typing issues?
MegaSharkXDA said:
The latest firmware is out (34.0.A.1.292).
Can anyone confirm it still has the typing issues?
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Tried latest firmware and nothing is different and the keyboard issue is still occurring. I have a bad feeling this is not gonna be fixed but we can always hope.
hmm, I haven't gotten the update yet, checked on phone and from xperia companion, mine is F5122.
I had this issue on my F5121 which I got 6 days ago. I noticed in the service menu touch test feature that not all inputs were recognized and some were at wrong position and/or delayed. I DOA:ed it today, got a new one at the retailer and it has the same issue... Is this a software or a hardware issue? I should probably DOA this one as well, as it also is scrolling by itself and clicking on stuff in my Facebook feed (from time to time).
Tartash said:
Tried latest firmware and nothing is different and the keyboard issue is still occurring. I have a bad feeling this is not gonna be fixed but we can always hope.
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292?

[Guide] How to check your Sony Customization Number (for finding region specific FW)

If you need to download a firmware for your device over XperiFirm but dont know which one or want to make sure to download the right one;
you can follow these steps to check your customization number.
Open the dialler
Enter *#*#7378423#*#* and press dial
Tap on Service info
Tap on Software info
Look for Customization Version
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For example, mine is a Hong Kong device with CDA 1305-2218.
Thanks for the tip.
Does this mean we must absolutly use firmware with the same CDA for a given phone ?
(I plan to export baseband from several ftf to try if one is better than another, because my LTE signal is bad where it was correct with Z2)
GoBx said:
Thanks for the tip.
Does this mean we must absolutly use firmware with the same CDA for a given phone ?
(I plan to export baseband from several ftf to try if one is better than another, because my LTE signal is bad where it was correct with Z2)
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I can't make any comments about your plan but flashing FTF's from other CDA's is possible. I read that people who want to activate their fingerprint scanner in US are flashing UK based firmwares.
cizkek_ said:
I can't make any comments about your plan but flashing FTF's from other CDA's is possible. I read that people who want to activate their fingerprint scanner in US are flashing UK based firmwares.
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It's possible. I flashed RU firmware on my TH XZ Dual to update to 7.0 and everything works fine.
I had purchased a Xperia XZ from the UK last year when it first came out, and it never got proper service since day one. Sent for repair, still not working properly, no LTE or decent phone service. 1 out of 4 bars in the middle of city, should have full bars, and loses signal. I do not find my customization code above, it is 1305-2216 R2D. The phone does have the required LTE bands and everything according to the white book, as well as on the Sony website. Google searches aren't getting me answers as to whether this is the proper customization setting or not?
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I had purchased a Xperia XZ from the UK last year when it first came out, and it never got proper service since day one. Sent for repair, still not working properly, no LTE or decent phone service. 1 out of 4 bars in the middle of city, should have full bars, and loses signal. I do not find my customization code above, it is 1305-2216 R2D. The phone does have the required LTE bands and everything according to the white book, as well as on the Sony website. Google searches aren't getting me answers as to whether this is the proper customization setting or not?
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It's probably because you aren't able to use VoLTE so the you can't use E911 possibly, so they kick you off LTE just to be safe.
Juicy Fruit said:
I had purchased a Xperia XZ from the UK last year when it first came out, and it never got proper service since day one. Sent for repair, still not working properly, no LTE or decent phone service. 1 out of 4 bars in the middle of city, should have full bars, and loses signal. I do not find my customization code above, it is 1305-2216 R2D. The phone does have the required LTE bands and everything according to the white book, as well as on the Sony website. Google searches aren't getting me answers as to whether this is the proper customization setting or not?
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Late answer, but the list above is not complete with all customization codes. You need to check Xperifirm to find your device.
dropdan said:
Late answer, but the list above is not complete with all customization codes. You need to check Xperifirm to find your device.
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Later answer: and that code (1305-2216) is not present.
BTW I think he won't have that phone anymore...
Thanks cizkek_ for the first post infos!
Iam 1309-2185_R3C

32.3.A.0.372 (Nougat) is released

According to Xperifirm, the Nougat update is now available for Xperia Z5C!! Customized AU for E5823.
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According to Xperifirm, the Nougat update is now available for Xperia Z5C!! Customized AU for E5823.
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Thanks for the heads up!
Flashing now. Been waiting for this to decide whether or not I dump this overheating brick.
anyone tried to patch the new kernel ?
Just got prompted for the OTA.
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anyone tried to patch the new kernel ?
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Let's wait for the Devs :angel:
Is anyone flashed successfully??? Please post screenshots..
Yay, I just got OTA notification as I woke up. The download size is 1,259.9MBs.
New features in attached photo:
I will post my experience as it's installed.
Just finished downloading the FTF through Flashtool/XperiFirm. Will flash in a moment and report back if noone else beats me to it (most likely someone will )
Ok, early feedback from the AU build
Fingerprint reader is lightning fast, most noticeable change on first boot - Just wow.
Whole phone seems considerably more fluid, a lot less lags and stutters - that said, my MM build was in a bit of a state and had become very slow!
Currently investigating the new stamina options:
"Battery time preferred" slows the whole phone to a crawl. It disables the "big" cores, disables a bunch of features, and reduces display brightness - not pleasant to use at all. A bit TOO heavy handed in my opinion. nb. It seems you need to reboot after changing FROM this mode to reactivate the big cores??
"balanced" mode does introduce a lot of micro stutter throughout the UI, less noticable if you disable animations from the developer menu, but I still wouldn't recommend using this option all the time.
Performance preferred" option seems a good compromise. The battery life estimate jumped up by about 25% compared with disabled, and is barely noticable in general use - I may leave this enabled 24/7 if all is well.
New options in the camera include timer and also the object tracking on Superior Auto, ported from the Xperia X series - a welcome surprise.
Nougat's new notification mechanism is a good improvement, I like that change a lot. There are more interactive options in the notifications themselves, and they can be long pressed to expose further options still, such as removing a notification from lock screen, setting them to "icon only" and other such things.
I'm still not delighted by the heat this thing puts out, on my phone previously on MM I've seen battery temp in the very high 40's when browsing over 4g, and even 52c once playing Pokemon GO.......this is borderline dangerous quite frankly! A geekbench run on Nougat saw me into mid 40s, so looks like no improvement there.
Please anyone do a video review (i wonder if you can still do a screen video) < one example
multi windows i guess replacing miniapps,
i wonder if they remove call recorder (voice machine)
and benchmark test! strees\heat
it will be the last version (if we lucky maybe 7.1)
Awesome!!! No idea when Bulgaria gets it but I am already hyped.
Hi,
replied inline to answer some of your questions - I can't do a proper "review" now as I am at work!
Superrman said:
Please anyone do a video review (i wonder if you can still do a screen video) < one example Yes, screen recording is still there, as is screenshot
multi windows i guess replacing miniapps, Multiscreen is alive and well - a bit pointless on our tiny screen mind you. Strangely, small apps is a selectable option in the task switcher screen. It opens a new menu screen which list the small apps. I little clunky, but maintains small apps for those who use them I guess.
i wonder if they remove call recorder (voice machine) - Sorry, not sure what you mean here. I don't recall having any stock call recorder? I use a third party solution and that seems to work ok.
and benchmark test! strees\heat No notable change in my initial fiddling. I expect it may be possible to tune the heat/performance with the new stamina options if you so wish. I'm currently testing the "performance preferred" option of stamina mode, and that doesn't seem to do much (anything?) in terms of CPU throttling. The GPU frequency readout seems broken in floating monitors (nougat issue?) so can't tell what its doing there till tool is updated
it will be the last version (if we lucky maybe 7.1)
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Is there much difference between the NOBA and AU releases? I like the idea of no NFC icon which is part of NOBA, wondered if there is anything else I should consider?
Can anyone with the Z5C Nougat post some screens with the new notification bar and Recent apps view (I wonder if the "clear all" button is still there), possibly multitasking in action too? Thanks!
There's now a video at top of the update screen showing new features https://youtu.be/OiZqtQ7HBlc
The download speed I'm getting at the moment, it might take few days to download
Is there a way to get the OTA to download on mobile data? As soon as I turn off Wi-Fi, download is paused. I think it will be faster over LTE data.
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chall3ng3r said:
There's now a video at top of the update screen showing new features https://youtu.be/OiZqtQ7HBlc
The download speed I'm getting at the moment, it might take few days to download
Is there a way to get the OTA to download on mobile data? As soon as I turn off Wi-Fi, download is paused. I think it will be faster over LTE data.
Sent from my E5803 using Tapatalk
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Ah, sweet, hadn't noticed that. Definitely looks pretty good. I'm hoping it's not buggy, or at least has mostly negligible bugs.
brokich said:
Can anyone with the Z5C Nougat post some screens with the new notification bar and Recent apps view (I wonder if the "clear all" button is still there), possibly multitasking in action too? Thanks!
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Yes, clear all button is still there, but it's been moved to top right. (next to small apps button)
oh and i just flashed to the last MM version tonight :/
now we gotta wait for a root method
brokich said:
Can anyone with the Z5C Nougat post some screens with the new notification bar and Recent apps view (I wonder if the "clear all" button is still there), possibly multitasking in action too? Thanks!
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Not sure multitask is working on our device (I didn't find anything in settings)
Quick thoughts after an hour or so of usage. It feels more smooth. The notifications are nice. The battery seems ok so far,need to use it for a few days i guess.
Split Screen is working fine for me and I havent actually noticed any lag while no battery care functions turned on.
Clear all button is there right up at the top.
Double tap switches between the last two apps quickly.
My Ringtone and Media Volume is stuffed. Can anyone else check that on their device? The volume is loud for a millisecond and then it dies right down to a painfully low level.

Verizon Note 8 - Just got OREO Update

Just got the Oreo OTA - 12:50am New York Time. Installed. We are now on OREO 8.0.0 with Samsung Experience 9.0
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Just got the Oreo OTA - 12:50am New York Time. Installed. We are now on OREO 8.0.0 with Samsung Experience 9.0
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Woot Woot
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- R. Kruse Ludington
Galaxy Note 8<-5<-3<-S3<-Nexus; Droid X; HTC HD2<-Touch Pro 2<-Tilt<-8525; O2 XDA II<-XDA
I just checked my Note 8 and sure enough ... the update is ready from Verizon. I'm installing it now before I leave for work. Let's hope this thing works out okay. This is my work device!
Same here, I am downloading now.. And I hope it works out well also....
Sent from my note 8...
Ah, just got back into the country, saw the posts, checked and it's available. NorCal.
r_r
Just got it as well! https://thematridox.com/2018/03/30/samsungs-galaxy-note-8-get-android-oreo-on-verizon/
does it have the video lockscreen?
Network mode in oreo has changed... Global mode was removed!
I just noticed that 'message tone' has been removed from the contacts page. No more individual text message tones for your friends or family! UGH! Why remove a feature that's been on every Android I've owned since 4.2? I don't want to use a different text messaging app. I liked the way its been set up for the past ..umm... 10 YEARS! I'm certain that Apple will never remove that feature from their devices. I want ROOT so I can go back and FIX IT!
First rule of programming ... don't remove features unless they are broken. New versions should ADD improvements, not remove features that have been around forever that has always worked! I'm almost tempted to use ODIN to go back to 7.1.1. Makes me wonder what else is missing. I'm not happy with my $1000 phone
PapaDocta said:
Network mode in oreo has changed... Global mode was removed!
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I still have it. I have Global, LTE/CDMA, and LTE/GSM/UMTS
So far, I've noticed the phone is faster and the enhanced lock screen and notifications are great. The occasional split second hiccups when opening apps seem to have gone away. The battery seems to drain more quickly but hopefully it will settle after a few charge cycles.
I forgot to take a screen before I plugged it up, but I ran it yesterday from approximately 11am until today at 1pm. So for a new build, it wasn't bad at all.. The only hiccup I had was with my poweramp audio player.. But I uninstalled and reinstalled and it seems fine..
But it is certainly much snappier.. And the little default YouTube picture in picture is pretty cool (simply because it just does it on its own). But I sure at some point it will begin to get in my nerves just doing it all the time...
But I took a screen of the battery stat for the screen and attached it...
Sent from my note 8...
Has the sound improved like the S9? Is there an option to turn on Atmos sound?
Is anyone missing the force touch settings feature whwn you hold down on an app from the home screen or apps page it brings up options for the app. I cant get mine to work. Seen here at 1.min mark.
Update… i have it. Doeant work for all apps.
Can anyone tell me if I go from a rooted Verizon note 8 and update to Oreo, if I can't get the hotspot to work right, will I be able to downgrade to re-root? Or if I backup what I have now using flashify, can I go back using the restore option on flashify?
i cant get the update via ota or from samfirm
blane3298 said:
i cant get the update via ota or from samfirm
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Here is all you need to update from Nougat to Oreo.
https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-note8-android-oreo-update/
After following the instructions up above and you have Oreo installed, follow the next instructions to install CRC2 here and then CRC4, then CRC5
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-...-patch-on-the-samsung-galaxy-note8/?nocache=1
Well, I finally got the Double Stuf Oreo goodness on my Note8. It was an absolute NIGHTMARE to get, though!! Had to do it an unholy SIX TIMES before it stuck - the first five wound up reverting back to the stock Nougat upon rebooting!
Happy to report that after a few charge cycles, battery life is great again.
I am on a Note 8 and the last OTA Oreo patched the hotspot hack via bk package disabler. I am doing the sim card trick right now for my hotspot and it's been working like a charm. It is critical for me to keep this... does anyone know if the current update being pushed now patches that as well? If so, can I disable the system update notification?
Thanks in advance

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