So after the flap(s) on my Z3C started getting worn down I switched "up" to the Z5C. I have yet to upgrade even once as I know that Stamina Mode is basically now. Is this still the case? I can't seem to find anything other than some random blog posts about "Stamina is coming back" and such but nothing about it's functionality and if it stays the same as pre-Marshmallow.
Anyhow, since I haven't upgraded once from stock it's kinda sluggish compared to the Z3C to be honest. I was thinking I could upgrade to the last Lollipop upgrade before Marshmallow and at least get some fixes/speed ups from the small upgrades leading to the big one. Thing is, it's hard to find info on it. I live in Sweden but always use english on all my devices. Not sure if there's a difference in there but don't want to mess up carrier availability and such.
Another thing that bothers me is that whenever I go into Apps -> Software Update and click Force Stop, it only works for a number of days / a week or two before it pops up again and all those notifications come back. I've wiped data, cache and all but I still get notifications after a while of it being "stopped". It just starts up automatically. Can I stop this from happening at all? Why are updates forced on users anyway? The problem is that it's not just one, but for EVERY Sony app (albums, music, etc). I basically get like 20 notifications at once.
Anyway, bottom line is this: How is Stamina Mode today on the Z5C and are there any more changes coming? What is the last Lollipop version available and where can I find it? I mean the official build of course, nothing modified.
Thanks for reading, hope I can get this figured out!
[EDIT]
I might as well add a small question. While searching I found another thread with "suggestions for the XZ". One of them being "Bring small apps back". Have they removed this from Marshmallow or just from upcoming Nougat? Is this another genious move or a Google forced one?
