topic Re: Issues with 5.1 Update in XPERIA archive

Issues with 5.1 Update

Z170 — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 13:47:36 GMT

The latest lollipop release for xperia Z1, I.e. 5.1.1 has a lot of bugs. Camera doesn't work. Keyboard is leggy. The new key on the keyboard is useless. Phone calls don't work!! Please fix!!!!

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update

Shruthan — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 13:50:19 GMT

I am facing the same problems too.. Let me know if u get a solution!

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update

Phy — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 14:00:39 GMT

I would first do a back up of the phone. Then I would try to clear the camera app data and phone app.

How to clear data on apps.
From your Home screen

1. Tap the Application screen icon.
2. Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3. Swipe to the All tab.
4. Find and tap on the camera app.
5. Tap Force stop > Clear data.
6. Restart the phone
7. Repeat with other apps with problems.

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update

Phy — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 14:02:05 GMT

If things still don't work properly I would reinstall 5.1.1 with Sony PC Companion and see if that smooths things out.
http://support.sonymobile.com/us/tools/pc-companion/

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update

xavinux — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 14:55:39 GMT

Hi @Z170 @Shruthan

You can also try boot your device on safe mode and check if everything works on this mode:

http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/FAQ/How-to-boot-your-phone-into-safe-mode/m-p/348008#U348008

I'm at disposal for any question.

Best Regards,

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update

lxtunes — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 19:03:02 GMT

Well, Sony FIX THIS.

Camera starts after a reboot, takes two pictures with the obturator sound, third picture makes no sound, it will continue to take pictures while the app is open, closing or going to another app and the camera does not work again until a reboot.

Any other camera app no longer works, only after a reboot.

Only the first two calls ring after a reboot, after that, it works but only vibrates.

Went into the applications management and cleared ALL cache and app settings, no go, same problems.

wake up timer also does not produce any sound...

On the other hand, phone is a lot more fluid, curious is that advanced task killer no longer sees processes, but ps on the console does.

Also, I have another Z1 and the update produced no issues... but the phone never been used, so looks like there are some incompatibilities around.

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update

lxtunes — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 23:20:10 GMT

About camera issue, found a solution, disable sounds.

Well, most people are complaining about sounds, call sounds, now the camera sounds.

One of the things that was changed with the update, is a somewhat better sound control, so looks like lots has changed there, now devs, fetch.

Other thing, I was in the hopes, the camera button would allow to change default res, still at 8mp, it would be nice to see that setting for the the button (when we press at the lock screen, not the regular camera app), in fact, would be just nice, the fast photo button, calls the app as I want and I have it in it's normal mode, not what the software wants, it's kinda crappy.

Calls and alarm clock still has problems though... sometimes it only vibrates. Even on that partilcular brand new unused Z1 I have as spare.

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update

lxtunes — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 23:12:06 GMT

Well, ringtone problem maintains and also on my other unused Z1.

So, maybe another thirdparty app, which I don't have, I use mostyl google stuff, and some welknown games, very few apps and they all life utilities

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update

GeoffH — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 01:16:08 GMT

I described both the camera issues and various sound issues on another thread in this forum and believe I have the solution

In developer options there is an option to "use awsumeplayer" or "Nuplayer" - deselect "off" this option - this fixes all my issues

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update

tatagan — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 00:36:09 GMT

Just updated my z1 to 5.1.1 my issues are with wifi connections. Since the update and exclamation marks always appear on the wifi icon, means i have limited connection or not connected?? And also when i put usb otg the apps that were saved in my sd card disappears, i always need to restart my phone just to bring it back..

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update

Tenchikai63 — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 03:26:49 GMT

unfortunately mine was already off so turning it off doesnt help me.... any other tips? I have factory restored, i have re installed i have repaired, now all i have left is the suggestion of waiting and seeing if it resolves itself

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update

lxtunes — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 19:27:32 GMT

Well, changing the media backend to NuPlayer did sorted things out, still Sony's fault not chaging that option by default with the update.

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update

B76 — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 20:59:47 GMT

No problem for now...

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update

Tenchikai63 — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 21:28:23 GMT

any tips for me then because mine is on nuplayer and still really low

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update

xavinux — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:09:47 GMT

Hi @Tenchikai63

Have you already try run a Backup of the device and repair with PC Companion or Bridge for MAC ?

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update

Tenchikai63 — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:05:09 GMT

yea i have done the back up and repair options, also did a reinstall... may try again and see if it helps any, but so far nothing works

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update [Broken URL link]

JAI0073 — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 08:35:43 GMT

this issue still remain in 5.1.1

Android version to be 5.0.x, Broken URL link

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update [Record screen mute option missing]

JAI0073 — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 08:37:58 GMT

mute function is still missing in 5.1.1

Android version to be 5.0.x, Record screen mute option missing

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update [display internal storage]

JAI0073 — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 08:42:09 GMT

5.1.1 seems improved on the internal storage displayed on Win System

Android version 5.0.x, internal storage

Re: Issues with 5.1 Update [clear app cached data]

JAI0073 — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 08:44:49 GMT

clear cache in 5.1.1 still remains alot more steps compared to Android 4.x

Lollipop 5.0.2 - clear app cached data