Firmware 28.0.A.8.251 (benchmark) excellent performance - Xperia Z4/Z3+ General

Sony just rolled out newfirmware 28.0.A.8.251. I found the performance is better than before and less overheating, i did a benchmark with AnTuTu and gave me 57304 point :good:

I'm still waiting for update for Hong kong dual sim variant to roll out. For me, 5.1.1 is not so important. I just want my Z3+ to be as smooth as my sister's Z2.

conan206 said:
Sony just rolled out newfirmware 28.0.A.8.251. I found the performance is better than before and less overheating, i did a benchmark with AnTuTu and gave me 57304 point :good:
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Nice to hear. So Sony basically naild it.
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My first benchmark is around = 50.300
second is around = 49.399
I didn't do any wipes after .251 update. Do you think i should do that? Did you do factory reset?

illetyus said:
My first benchmark is around = 50.300
second is around = 49.399
I didn't do any wipes after .251 update. Do you think i should do that? Did you do factory reset?
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I have the same issue I did the update OTA
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angvil said:
I have the same issue I did the update OTA
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Definitely do wipes
Mine clocked in at 56.6k and then 57k on .251 FW

Got mine it's faster and smoother.
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trumastanr1 said:
Got mine it's faster and smoother.
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Damn it's fast. Now we are talking.
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Still getting warm
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anyone can confirm battery improvement so far?

No OTA in the UK yet, but I got around to installing Sony Bridge For Mac ... good news I see it there now

miker71 said:
No OTA in the UK yet, but I got around to installing Sony Bridge For Mac ... good news I see it there now
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Which network UK.??? Or unbranded?
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iRimas said:
Which network UK.??? Or unbranded?
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Unbranded/SIM unlocked.
Another bit of good news, this update seems to fix Stagefright.

Its wired I have unbranded and unlocked but no ota or pcc update..
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miker71 said:
Unbranded/SIM unlocked.
Another bit of good news, this update seems to fix Stagefright.
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I have a UK Unbranded on O2- Nothing OTA/ PCC/ Bridge for Mac

Hmm will try Bridge for mac when i'm home. on o2 here and nothing showing up

JR5968 said:
I have a UK Unbranded on O2- Nothing OTA/ PCC/ Bridge for Mac
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The update was automagically detected a few seconds after I plugged the phone into my Mac and mounted, then I just followed the instructions.
I note that Sony's website says Java SE is required for system updates using bridge - whilst I didn't install it, it's possible one of my kids installed it previously for one of their dumb web games. If I remember I'll check if my Mac has Java installed (quickest way to check should still be via terminal, 'java --version' IIRC).
I use a 3 PAYG, but I don't see why that would make any difference.
Perhaps if you pop your SIM out and try it?
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Looks like my Mac does have some form of Java installed.
By default Macs ship without Java installed.

i just flashed my Z3+ DUAL E6533 HK variant with latest .251 MENA firmware.
besides newer kernel version, i see the auto brightness seems better, less heat, dialer numbers now follow theme accent, etc, will see how it goes after few days.
Hope update of Android 5.1.1 is ard the corner :good:

monx® said:
i just flashed my Z3+ DUAL E6533 HK variant with latest .251 MENA firmware.
besides newer kernel version, i see the auto brightness seems better, less heat, dialer numbers now follow theme accent, etc, will see how it goes after few days.
Hope update of Android 5.1.1 is ard the corner :good:
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Could you please do an antutu benchmark?

illetyus said:
Could you please do an antutu benchmark?
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"If you put your trust in benchmark scores you might as well say that dancing naked outside for five minutes improves performance." - Chainfire

monx® said:
"If you put your trust in benchmark scores you might as well say that dancing naked outside for five minutes improves performance." - Chainfire
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Please man, as a favor...

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New firmware ?

I brought my arc yesterday I plugged it to seus and a new firmware was available.
I upgraded but I forgot to check what the old firmware was, does anyone know what this new firmware fixed ?
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Can you let us know what your on now???
settings/ about phone.. android version 2.3.2, build number 3.0.a.2.181
Simply go to settings-> About the phone, go to the bottom of the information displayed, and check the FW version.
Mine had 3.0.A.2.181 out of the box...
I didn't get any update notification. Can you tell me the new firmware version?
My build number is 3.0.A.2.181.
I have build 3.0.A.2.184 android 2.3.2
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sajjad4joy said:
I didn't get any update notification. Can you tell me the new firmware version?
My build number is 3.0.A.2.181.
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I Connected to seus and checked for update ... I have unbranded arc UK
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I too have an unbranded UK arc and have just plugged into SEUS - it's updated the f/w.. just waiting on it booting up!
[Edit - ok.. it's booted up.. and I have the .184 version too.. have you noticed any difference? I've posted on the SEUK FB page to ask them to let us know]
im_iceman said:
I too have an unbranded UK arc and have just plugged into SEUS - it's updated the f/w.. just waiting on it booting up!
[Edit - ok.. it's booted up.. and I have the .184 version too.. have you noticed any difference? I've posted on the SEUK FB page to ask them to let us know]
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It feels a little faster .. But I have had a chance to play with the original firmware as I only brought it yesterday
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I did a quick search, couldn't find anything intressant. But what i notices is that the xperia play has the same build version.
I just connected mine, bought from Germany (no branding, no SIM lock) and having .181 firmware, the SEUS says I have the latest software so no need to update.
No update here in Denmark as well. 181 still. :-(
Sweden doesn't seem to have gotten any update yet either.
Where is the patriotism (Sony)Ericsson?
Not that this very nice phone isn't running great, but updates are always nice.
Harboe said:
Not that this very nice phone isn't running great, but updates are always nice.
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Not always....
ronniecross said:
Not always....
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Hehe ok usually then. ;-)
Harboe said:
Not that this very nice phone isn't running great, but updates are always nice.
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I noticed my nexus does better job than arc i don't know why. but i like the arc really great screen even outside everything is clear.
Some games lag even angry birds lag i never had this on my nexus. I don't believe it's ram related because have 100+ nothing runs in the background.
But waiting for future update, it will get better
I've played AB a bit and not had any lag for me...
I did get a bit of lag yesterday when playing for about an hour or so, then about about 2 minutes it just sorted itself out...
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I've played AB a bit and not had any lag for me...
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It's not a bad lag but very little lag most people wouldn't even notice it.
But did someone found what different is in this update? i still didn't get it
Just got my update on a UK phone - reckon its just a plot from SE to convince us they will be supporting us owners this time around

3110 Jelly Bean update now available OTA

351mb UK based
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JB OS Update, tablet rebooting. Stock untouched and unrooted.
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Seems good enough, smoother but not as smooth as the nexus 7 as expected. Oddly terms and conditions acceptance comes up in spanish even though its a UK language model!
GF not complaining so cant be that much different! Although had to go back in and add back all the icons and such, which is a pain Like being able to delete home screens which I cant on my nexus 7..
Can you confirm that resolution is 1200×600? On uk build.
Pezmet said:
Can you confirm that resolution is 1200×600? On uk build.
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how would I do this? Its the same model as the 3100 just without the IR blaster, so should be the same as all other euro models.
The fra firmare had an issue, the resolution was smaller for some reason. You may download display test app from store and check in both portait and landscape.
Pezmet said:
The fra firmare had an issue, the resolution was smaller for some reason. You may download display test app from store and check in both portait and landscape.
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600x1024 according to the app
folk just not that interested? Thought it was quite interesting that the JB OTA updates had started
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folk just not that interested? Thought it was quite interesting that the JB OTA updates had started
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Probably not that much. It's been available on SamMobile since November.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-P3113&pcode=0&os=1&type=3#firmware
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Pezmet said:
Can you confirm that resolution is 1200×600? On uk build.
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That's the hardware resolution, software cannot change that. So, yes its the same and always will be.
yeah for you US folk Thought it was new to us over here, well second to the French version. Thought the tab 2 was quite popular here, maybe not!
I've received the update OTA in the UK, pretty happy so far, and I don't mind the Phablet UI.
What is a bit weird is the status bar at the top of the screen with the clock etc is tiny! It looks out of proportion with the rest of the OS...
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Jb is Out!!

Jb is our for our Is and its first available in France
http://forum.frandroid.com/topic/125288-le-suivi-des-mises-a-jour-officielles/page__st__80
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At least....
Waiting for UK now.
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This is one glorious day for France users... and us!
nice that it's 4.1.2, thanks for the info! can't wait for retail GB now
Could it be true?
Novelty of the MAJ => Ability to turn off the shutter sound in the camera settings. + add panorama mode
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Another novelty, the appearance of a file explorer, named "Files."
When long press on the power button, they turned Hibernation (or something like that).
Otherwise some graphical changes and gain fluency .
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Google translated from french
:3 I'm happy
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legeekreveur said:
:3 I'm happy
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Did you get the update?
What features does it add?
Do all of your apps still work?
I'm downloading this firmware to see if I can update to JB:
CFC_8.7.1I-110_IFW-39_S7_UCASMI01E1017.0R_USASMIICSVFFR_P045_A006_S1FF_fb.xml.zip
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Sorry i'm using Translate, i'm tired
The "Standby Mode" is gone,
Appearance of the panorama in the camera
Much more fluid
prettier
Weird thing when you press the home button more than 3s (Google)
Faster launch some applications and services
I could not see anything for the moment
legeekreveur said:
Sorry i'm using Translate, i'm tired
The "Standby Mode" is gone,
Appearance of the panorama in the camera
Much more fluid
prettier
Weird thing when you press the home button more than 3s (Google)
Faster launch some applications and services
I could not see anything for the moment
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Thanks!
This is a good sign for us Brits!
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If i switch to a France firm now, and upgrade to JB, will i be able to downgrade later to a EU or GB rom?
tatazeuz said:
If i switch to a France firm now, and upgrade to JB, will i be able to downgrade later to a EU or GB rom?
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France firmware is also EU. At least, that's what a few France users told me.
Vistaus said:
France firmware is also EU. At least, that's what a few France users told me.
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Nope, they have their own firm, en.FR
joel_sinbad said:
I'm downloading this firmware to see if I can update to JB:
CFC_8.7.1I-110_IFW-39_S7_UCASMI01E1017.0R_USASMIICSVFFR_P045_A006_S1FF_fb.xml.zip
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Where are you downloading that from?
Boo...the phone launches in the UK first, yet France gets the update first.
I'm just jealous, and too lazy to switch to the FR image to download the update.
Vistaus said:
Where are you downloading that from?
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http://sbf.droid-developers.org/smi/list.php
freak4dell said:
Boo...the phone launches in the UK first, yet France gets the update first.
I'm just jealous, and too lazy to switch to the FR image to download the update.
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I saw the phone in France first, then in the UK where I ordered it and Expansys is always pretty fast with new devices so France did get it first.
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http://sbf.droid-developers.org/smi/list.php
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Thanks. But that VFFR sbf seems to be carrier-specific so I'm not recommending anyone outside of France to use it.
Vistaus said:
I saw the phone in France first, then in the UK where I ordered it and Expansys is always pretty fast with new devices so France did get it first.
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Hmm...interesting. I know it was definitely announced in the UK first, but I guess they didn't specify that it would launch in the UK first.
Vistaus said:
Thanks. But that VFFR sbf seems to be carrier-specific so I'm not recommending anyone outside of France to use it.
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Yeah, just downloaded and noticed its for Vodafone france
Also, im recievieng the JB ota. Should i download it?
Or i will not be able to come back to the retail EU firm?

Marshmallow for Z4 Tablet Announced -> Released on March 7, 2016.

http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2015/10/06/sony-xperia-and-android-6-0-marshmallow/
Released on March 7, 2016.
Was really glad to read this! However I guess we will have to wait quiet some time for this. Will they just skip 5.1 ?
I hope they skip 5.1 and just go for 6
I don't care which we get as long as it kills 251. These touch pad issues are stopping me from wanting to use the tablet. Such a shame!
pdes said:
I don't care which we get as long as it kills 251. These touch pad issues are stopping me from wanting to use the tablet. Such a shame!
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Why don't you downgrade to 28.0.A.7.24 and life will be good.
If I downgrade, I think there is some sort of counter that tells Sky Go that I have rooted and Sky Go won't work. At least that's what I heard!
eladelh said:
I hope they skip 5.1 and just go for 6
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this is the only reason I could accept that why we still don't have 5.1
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Link is broken
Wow.. I don't understand why you have not received 5.1.1 yet.. I have the First Tablet Z and we received 5.1.1 about a month ago...
We however will not get Marshmallow....Oh well 5.1.1 is rock solid...
We go straight to 6. See sony support page for z4 tablet.
pdes said:
I don't care which we get as long as it kills 251. These touch pad issues are stopping me from wanting to use the tablet. Such a shame!
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If I downgrade, I think there is some sort of counter that tells Sky Go that I have rooted and Sky Go won't work. At least that's what I heard!
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No need for root. Just follow the tutorial and choose right firmware for your device and downgrade. And the touchsensitivity is back
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63116115&postcount=16
petzku said:
No need for root. Just follow the tutorial and choose right firmware for your device and downgrade. And the touchsensitivity is back
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63116115&postcount=16
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OK, going for it!! But, which firmware from the Xperifirm should I use? I have an SGP712. I can see version 7.24 for Israel and Mexico but the suffixes are different. I understand that the language options are universal. Should I use one of these?
Thanks
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OK, going for it!! But, which firmware from the Xperifirm should I use? I have an SGP712. I can see version 7.24 for Israel and Mexico but the suffixes are different. I understand that the language options are universal. Should I use one of these?
Thanks
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Use what is proper for your country. Im from Finland so I used Nordic...
petzku said:
Use what is proper for yout country. Im from Finland so I used Nordic...
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But there is no "proper" for the UK, just .251 which s what I want to get rid of.
pdes said:
But there is no "proper" for the UK, just .251 which s what I want to get rid of.
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Try France or Nordic, those are the version 28.0.A.7.24 ... If they dont work, you can always flash back the original UK .251
have their been any more updates on when we will get marshmellow?
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have their been any more updates on when we will get marshmellow?
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Sony support said: Q1 (asked about it In Last week)
Some news from yesterday.
Sony Xperia GB said:
@FalseNugget it's set to roll out from March 7th for Xperia Z5 series, Z4 Tablet and Z3+ – we will share confirmed timings when its ready
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Source
My updater just updated, but then offered no update.
So close.
My last Sony, the wifi is crap with 5.02 a lot of lost connections and lost streams.
My wive has my old Z2 tablet with 5.1.1 and wifi works great,
I hope that 6.0 gives improvement if it ever comes.
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My updater just updated, but then offered no update.
So close.
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EMUI 5 drains my battery quicker

Ever since I upgrade from EMUI 4 to EMUI 5 the battery life sucks ... 4 was way much better . Personally, if I knew what I know now about this phone I would of never bought it . I don't believe I will ever again own anything from Huawei simply because of there lack in support
Where are you from? I am in india on FRD-L022c675b310 and experiencing the same. Honor customer care told me go to a service centre which I know is of no use. I even did a reset and the result is not much better. It sucks 3-4% per hour even when not in use.
The bloody update is not letting the system go into deep sleep. Chk the screenshot. The core with 1018 mhz is never going to sleep at all.
Honor has really done a blunder here and they are not ready to accept or rectify it in india atleast.
Droiderr said:
Where are you from? I am in india on FRD-L022c675b310 and experiencing the same. Honor customer care told me go to a service centre which I know is of no use. I even did a reset and the result is not much better. It sucks 3-4% per hour even when not in use.
The bloody update is not letting the system go into deep sleep. Chk the screenshot. The core with 1018 mhz is never going to sleep at all.
Honor has really done a blunder here and they are not ready to accept or rectify it in india atleast.
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Using b380
WYPIERDAALAAC said:
Using b380
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I don't see 380 even in firmware finder. May be its not for my device. Honor has released different devices in different regions.
Droiderr said:
I don't see 380 even in firmware finder. May be its not for my device. Honor has released different devices in different regions.
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Show me screenshot of your firmware finder settings
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Show me screenshot of your firmware finder settings
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here you go. I have installed the proxy add on. But I am on mobile network right now. No access to wifi.
Droiderr said:
here you go. I have installed the proxy add on. But I am on mobile network right now. No access to wifi.
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Firmware list looks really different, seems no b380 for you. Maube your right
Mine seems doing pretty good with utilizing tasks
You guys that are having battery issues.
Factory reset your phone's and give it 5/6 days for the phone to Learn your usage habits.
My battery was not good when I first updated my phone but now I'm getting a good day with 30%-40% left.
I think that's plenty good enough.
How much better are you wanting ??
johnhux7 said:
You guys that are having battery issues.
Factory reset your phone's and give it 5/6 days for the phone to Learn your usage habits.
My battery was not good when I first updated my phone but now I'm getting a good day with 30%-40% left.
I think that's plenty good enough.
How much better are you wanting ??
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You can be right. My battery aslo was not good but now in night no percent gone. After night (8h) still 100%.
WYPIERDAALAAC said:
You can be right. My battery aslo was not good but now in night no percent gone. After night (8h) still 100%.
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I really do think that I'm right on this one
I have never had a smart phone that runs so many apps last as long as the battery does on this one.
I do know that a factory reset really helps and that the phone need time for
1: the phone to learn your usage habits.
2: for the ROM to settle.
We do need to be patient and not keep trying to update via FF it the Charles method.
Where is this firmware finder located on the phone setting ? Or is it an app you downloaded, thx
johnhux7 said:
You guys that are having battery issues.
Factory reset your phone's and give it 5/6 days for the phone to Learn your usage habits.
My battery was not good when I first updated my phone but now I'm getting a good day with 30%-40% left.
I think that's plenty good enough.
How much better are you wanting ??
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I did a reset. Its eating 4% per hour when the phone is not in use. How many updates have you got after the initial nougat? It will explain if the number is more than one.
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Dude905 said:
Where is this firmware finder located on the phone setting ? Or is it an app you downloaded, thx
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here you go
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teammt.gmanrainy.huaweifirmwarefinder
Droiderr said:
I did a reset. Its eating 4% per hour when the phone is not in use. How many updates have you got after the initial nougat? It will explain if the number is more than one.
I was on the UK beta N programme.
I think I have had 2 maybe 3 since I first got put onto android 7
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Droiderr said:
I did a reset. Its eating 4% per hour when the phone is not in use. How many updates have you got after the initial nougat? It will explain if the number is more than one.
I was on the UK beta N programme.
I think I have had 2 maybe 3 since I first got put onto android 7
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that explains a lot doesn't it? Compared to me who hasn't got any update after that yours must be more stable.
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Droiderr said:
johnhux7 said:
that explains a lot doesn't it? Compared to me who hasn't got any update after that yours must be more stable.
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Why they don't push the same updates to all the phone's I will never know.
What country are you in ?
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Dude905 said:
Where is this firmware finder located on the phone setting ? Or is it an app you downloaded, thx
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It's an app buddy. From the play store
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Droiderr said:
Why they don't push the same updates to all the phone's I will never know.
What country are you in ?
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india.. These suckers have different version in each region. And a specially screwed version for india with only 32GB without dual sim.
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Droiderr said:
johnhux7 said:
india.. These suckers have different version in each region. And a specially screwed version for india with only 32GB without dual sim.
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It's a shame mate yes.
It's also a shame that I can't share the set up of my phone.
If there is any way I don't know let me know and I would share
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Droiderr said:
It's a shame mate yes.
It's also a shame that I can't share the set up of my phone.
If there is any way I don't know let me know and I would share
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really appreciate that. Won't be of any use I reckon. Some new b320 update is on the way and is there in FF as well. But its even bigger that the nougat update and doesn't mention anything about the batter as well. Lets wait and see what happens.
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Droiderr said:
johnhux7 said:
really appreciate that. Won't be of any use I reckon. Some new b320 update is on the way and is there in FF as well. But its even bigger that the nougat update and doesn't mention anything about the batter as well. Lets wait and see what happens.
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If I was you I would wait for the official OTA it seems that folk are getting a different experience with the official update.
It does take a good few days for the ROM to settle and start working properly.
Give it a chance, don't play with it
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