How is the z2 - Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I used to have a z1 but after lollipop update the camera lagged like hell (happens on all z1 after lollipop) then I upgraded to a m4 aqua but it's so slow.
I want to know guys how is the z2, the camera lags on lollipop and if there is any problem with this phone, don't post "get a z5" I don't have money lol
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felixjohan said:
I used to have a z1 but after lollipop update the camera lagged like hell (happens on all z1 after lollipop) then I upgraded to a m4 aqua but it's so slow.
I want to know guys how is the z2, the camera lags on lollipop and if there is any problem with this phone, don't post "get a z5" I don't have money lol
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Lollipop on yhe z2 is great, not sure about which lag are you talking about tho. There is no lag in the camera interface although there is small shutter lag, les in SA, more in manual mode, but tollerable. Think its a little less than on KK. All in all the best camera and android experience I had till now, tried a lot of 2014 and 2015 phones, IMO Z2 is even better than the SG S6, maybe not camera quality but experience amd OS smoothness is better, Z2 is still a flagship worth considering at a right price.

Totally agree with your opinion @5ageman

Yup, still won't get a new phone myself after owning one almost since release, it's well worth getting for the low price available now.

Thank you guys, enjoying my new z2!
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Congratulations! Please can you test camera on kk and lp because I bought a new one 10 days ago and it came with lp not kk.

Darknessmc, download Flashtool and flash rom what you want. But if you downgrade, please only with full wipe.
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The only thing "missing" on Z2 is fingerprint scanner, but you don't need it if you use smartwatch to unlock or NFC to unlock. (I just implanted ntag216 glass tag in my hand, wich is very convenient for unlocking, but worked better on KK due to LP security restrictions, to be honest).
It has everything a top phone needs to have, including basic things like sd-card that some top-phones don't have
The only cons in my opinion are (and they are not exclusively z2-specific):
-No qi-charging (but magnetic "plug" possible!)
-Battery is fix (but new one costs less than 15 bucks on ebay if you can change it for your self)
-Fingerprint sensor missing
-No Dual sim (a lot of phones don't have one, though)
Qualcomm 801 is of course not as good as a 820, but honestly: there are not a lot phones yet with an 820, a lot have 810 or 808 or whatever...

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Mi5 camera sample

The camera of Mi5 is a 16-megapixel Sony IMX298. Below are the camera samples:
More images: http://gsminsider.com/2016/02/xiaomi-mi5-camera-review-photo-samples/ (too many large files here will cause longer load time, therefore, please visit this source)
Sample 1:
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wow, so cool
Very nice! Thanks for sharing.
Could somebody confirm that all the versions will have same camera quality? Im looking for the medium spec one... But will go top spec if the camera/images are better!
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all the same
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siekierek said:
Could somebody confirm that all the versions will have same camera quality? Im looking for the medium spec one... But will go top spec if the camera/images are better!
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all the versions used the same camera.The front shooter is amazing...
Just did a photoshooting with this device... wonderful even the zoom works
Coming from a Redmi Note 3 this is a huge upgrade, also better then Honor 6,One Plus,Iphone 6 camera
zoomed to 5 x before taking the picture.
@Supertitan, that looks real good. The comparisons I've seen so far made me doubt a purchase though... Currently running a Nexus 6p so I'm afraid it will be a downgrade, pure on specs of the sensor that could be the case.
P.S. grey cars sure seem to be hot over there
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@Supertitan, that looks real good. The comparisons I've seen so far made me doubt a purchase though... Currently running a Nexus 6p so I'm afraid it will be a downgrade, pure on specs of the sensor that could be the case.
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I dont know what you mean ? okay Nexus has the first grade software support from google, but Snapdragon 810 vs. 820 no comparison here.
Also the Charger (measured) pumps out with 2,27 Amp. on Xiaomi device which is top level on Charging.
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I dont know what you mean ? okay Nexus has the first grade software support from google, but Snapdragon 810 vs. 820 no comparison here.
Also the Charger (measured) pumps out with 2,27 Amp. on Xiaomi device which is top level on Charging.
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I only meant picture quality, not the specs of the chipset etcetera, obviously the Mi5 zooms past the N6P on that front. I will await more photo comparisons, Xiaomi markets heavily with the quality of the Mi5 camera so hopefully it does not disappoint.
This was taken with the Fish Eye mode, otherwise it wasnt possible to catch the Details.
Two More Pictures, this time in Airport:
https://goo.gl/photos/nbLpHJt1gdTxveTCA
Uploaded few more to the Google Photos... only issue is in the dark, otherwise best camera phone that i had.
Initial shots with my recently arrived Mi5
Mi5 and Huawei Mate 8 both have IMX298.
Mi5 has more same, but better camera app - more usability and better a picture shots.
Hope huawei fix it
PS Sample with samsung galaxy s7 edge )
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A small photo coparison
Lineage OS 23/05/17
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B3CMpPpmpRe0Y2x6YnV4bDN0S00
MIUI 8.1.2 Global
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B3CMpPpmpRe0d255NE0xX3M1N0U
ferhpsquad said:
A small photo coparison
Lineage OS 23/05/17
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B3CMpPpmpRe0Y2x6YnV4bDN0S00
MIUI 8.1.2 Global
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B3CMpPpmpRe0d255NE0xX3M1N0U
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Thanks! I can't see much difference, how do you think about the camera quality on both roms?
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Thanks! I can't see much difference, how do you think about the camera quality on both roms?
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The quality is so close now so...for me there is no reason to use MIUI.

Buying Redmi Note 3 Pro 3/32gb today

Hello, today, or maybe tomorrow, I'm buying the RMN3 Pro 3/32gb, and I have a few questions so I know what to do when I get it( btw I'm getting it for 150 euros, used in perfect condition with warranty till the end of 2017). I've seen there is official Lineage OS? Does it have some bugs? Is it better than MIUI? And then here goes all the other questions, how is the battery on both roms, performance, camera... Is the speaker tiny like on the Redmi Note 2? I've had the RMN2 Prime, and it served me well... Thank you in advance and have a good day!
Great phone with good performances (78000 in AnTuTu), very fast : open apps in second ! The camera is not the best but it is enough and for the battery I get about 6/7 hours with normal use (some games, facebook, etc ..)
BUT
The rom MIUI is bad and will undoubtedly remain under android 6.0 .1 and contains a lot of bugs which will take a long time to be corrected, for custom roms I invite you to look in the ROM (Snapdragon) section of the forum. But overall they are all very good.
Hope it help
Probably don't even think of staying in MIUI when you have Lineage.
In all performance aspects its better. Along with lineage you can also install radon kernel and sound mods and you will make it a beast.
Bdw i got 87k antutu score with radon and battery is probably sweet.
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150eur used kind of sounds like a lot, doesn't it?
In india redmi note 3 pro was officially around 140 euro. Brand new. . btw phone is a beast. Just camera is not good. Other thn that battery, performance, build quality, speaker everything is best . an custom rom development of this device is among best on xda.
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Thank you all! I'm definetly switching to LOS, and yes 155e is a bit too much, but here where I live (Serbia) it costs more because the only way to get it is to order it from China, and that's why the prices here are outrages! Oh yeah! How do I find out if my bootloader is locked or unlocked? I think I will have a hard time unlocking it, because my PC is dead anyways, I got the phone, and by far it's the fastest one I ever had... I had the Huawei P9 Lite, LG G Flex 2, Galaxy Note 4 and nothing comes close to RMN3's speed, camera is okay, but the battery is so damn good...
Redmi Note 3 is very powerful device no doubt about it, my phone scores 89000 antutu score in this rom-- https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/rom-t3612905 But this phone was launched in 2015 you should buy a newer phone.
Wait till snapdragon 660 hits the market, it will take a month at most. It is built on a 14-nanometer process and has custom kryo cores used in snapdragon 820.
surya790 said:
Redmi Note 3 is very powerful device no doubt about it, my phone scores 89000 antutu score in this rom-- https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/rom-t3612905 But this phone was launched in 2015 you should buy a newer phone.
Wait till snapdragon 660 hits the market, it will take a month at most. It is built on a 14-nanometer process and has custom kryo cores used in snapdragon 820.
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Well yeah I probably should, but I had 160 euros, and this phone was the best for the price... Other options were Samsung Galaxy S5, Nexus 5, iPhone 5s, LG G3 and a few other really crappy phones... I think I didn't make a mistake when buying this phone
everything is great about rn3 except it's ****ty camera...
go for a device with amoled display and good camera.

Camera Software Upgraded (Same as Mix 3) in Mi8

Latest Update-
[16/11/2018] 960 Fps Added from Global Beta 8.11.15 onwards
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[8/11/2018] Good news! I can confirm that Camera libraries have been updated and also Night mode added from Global Beta 8.11.7 (960 fps slo-mo not added though)
Update- Confirmed again by Donovan Sung's post.
Recent update from Lei Jun says that the camera Algorithms and software upgrades in the Mix 3 will be ported to Mi8 and Mix 2S as well, since they all sport the same camera hardware.
Lets wait and hope it's coming soon!:angel:
That's nice
Great news
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Don't expecting too much from this news lol
This company need to hire more capable programmer and enginer for their camera departement XD
good news!!
cureious said:
Don't expecting too much from this news lol
This company need to hire more capable programmer and enginer for their camera departement XD
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I agree to that , but something is better than nothing, or you can always use Gcam instead
Awesome
Meybe for China but i think they don't push to global that same as now China have better quality
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super !
Thats is "Xiaomi" the best for all user not like a other companys.... damn im very happy
Thats the minimum, that they improve camera quality.
Confirmed officially in here:
https://www.androidauthority.com/mi-8-mi-mix-2s-camera-update-919335/
It would be really interesting if they'll add the 4k 60fps video recording and the super slowmotion 960fps
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It would be really interesting if they'll add the 4k 60fps video recording and the super slowmotion 960fps
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Yes! Im waiting for that as well
Great News, but unfortunately i cannot trust xiaomi developers !!
Hope to get it soon.
Hope that the global version will get this update too!
Tbh, I just hope B-S-G can make a Night mode feature like the Pixel for the Google Camera apk xD, I don't care too much for this stock camera, although at least 4k60 fps would be a nice addition that they should put from the get-go though
Would be nice to see it in poco aswell since it uses same primary sensor too
Superb! Can't wait to see it coming to Xiaomi EU ROM!

Question Poco M4 Pro Camera Specs look like incorrect

Recently I get my self a new POCO M4 Pro and I use this app call AIDA64 to check the specs
As per advertise, front camera is 65MP and front facing camera is 16MP
Yet from AIDA 64, I can see the front camera shows 16MP and front facing camera shows 4MP
I wonder am I reading it correctly?
Seeking for your valuable opinion & guidance.
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calvynlee said:
Recently I get my self a new POCO M4 Pro and I use this app call AIDA64 to check the specs
As per advertise, front camera is 65MP and front facing camera is 16MP
Yet from AIDA 64, I can see the front camera shows 16MP and front facing camera shows 4MP
I wonder am I reading it correctly?
Seeking for your valuable opinion & guidance.
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Tested on my Xiaomi 12 pro, everything is wrong regarding the camera.
AIDA64 is quite a broad brush tool supporting many different types of device, and as such it does make mistakes. The most striking example of this that I've seen is the app detecting a camera in an Android TV that doesn't have one. You can report mistakes through the app and the developers will check and correct them.
is there any alternative app like AIDA64 that allow me to check the device?
calvynlee said:
is there any alternative app like AIDA64 that allow me to check the device?
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Please read this:
If the number of megapixels indicated is wrong, it means that the manufacturer of your device has restricted access to the camera for third-party applications. Likewise, even if your device has multiple cameras on one side, Android OS identifies them as a single camera for that side.
calvynlee said:
is there any alternative app like AIDA64 that allow me to check the device?
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To expand on NOSS8's answer, no there isn't. Are you concerned that you have a counterfeit device or that Poco are lying to you? If it's the former, there are surely easier ways to determine that, and if the latter then you'll probably have to meticulously disassemble your phone.
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To expand on NOSS8's answer, no there isn't. Are you concerned that you have a counterfeit device or that Poco are lying to you? If it's the former, there are surely easier ways to determine that, and if the latter then you'll probably have to meticulously disassemble your phone.
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I bought from official store, as far I check the Imei no at mi.com, it is a genuine product.
I believe is not counterfeit device.
I also tested my previous phone, Redmi Note 8, and the camera shows at AIDA64 is exact Megapixel per actual specs. as well as checking my last 2 phone, Huawei P10 lite, as accurate per actual specs.
I just curious why Poco M4 Pro Camera specs as above screen shot, not as accurate as actual specs.

Question Is dual frequency GPS supported?

There seems to be no reliable information online about whether the Galaxy S23 Ultra supports dual frequency GNSS on the GPS or Galileo networks, can someone check please?
Screenshot from my current OnePlus 8 Pro using the GPSTest app shows the dual frequency as L1/L5 & E1/E5
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Looks fine here
Works fine on SM-S918B/DS with CSC EUX. Receive L1/L5, E1/E5/E5a, B1/B1c/B2a ...
Thank you for your replies!
Samsung.com spec sheet doesn't mention it, and after some Googling one website reports that it was removed. After Samsung.com showing QZSS being removed, I was worried that they took this away too haha
Nice! Has the software stack been implemented to get that 10cm accuracy?
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Nice! Has the software stack been implemented to get that 10cm accuracy?
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Has there been an announcement that a phone is going to get that??
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Has there been an announcement that a phone is going to get that??
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I don't know! That's why I asked!
Let me expand on that a bit- It is known that dual-frequency gps devices can achieve 10cm accuracy. Reading through Sean Barbeau's blog from many years back, the capability was added to android 10 (or was it 11?) but no apps had been updated to take advantage of that capability yet. That was a LONG time ago- I bought a galaxy S10+ on release day in anticipation of that, that's how long ago it was- but haven't seen much about it since. Now that it's time to finally replace that S10+, I was checking in to see if there's any progress and to potentially validate which new hardware I should get...
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Let me expand on that a bit- It is known that dual-frequency gps devices can achieve 10cm accuracy. Reading through Sean Barbeau's blog from many years back, the capability was added to android 10 (or was it 11?) but no apps had been updated to take advantage of that capability yet. That was a LONG time ago- I bought a galaxy S10+ on release day in anticipation of that, that's how long ago it was- but haven't seen much about it since. Now that it's time to finally replace that S10+, I was checking in to see if there's any progress and to potentially validate which new hardware I should get...
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Don't worry it is supported all the way since S10 and up
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Don't worry it is supported all the way since S10 and up
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S10 US (Snapdragon) did no have dual freq GPS enabled. And the Exynos versions that did have it still didn't have software support for sub-meter accuracy. My mission now is to see that if the software accuracy is now increased in any S23 Snapdragon variants.
Hi all,
maybe I missed the answer...
Does S23 Ultra european version have dual frequency gps?
Moreover, can it record phone calls (in Europe) using default Samsung dialer or app Phone by Google?

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