topic XA2 H3123 got Pie. First impressions. in XA Series

Roll back to Oreo!

IMartix — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 18:19:37 GMT

For first I answer on the typical questions:

+ Yes, I was reinstall software on Xpria Assistant with reset

+ I dont use any untypical apps or mods

+ I dont use any modifications, my bootloader is closed.

So, what is my expirience on Sony Android Pie :

1) Cellphone was have trouble with reboot 1 time

2) My screen didnt work afret update, I was maked agressive reset (vol + power) for fix it

3) Works slowly than Oreo

4) Camera app have too mutch agressive noise reduction

5) Autofocus makes many mistakes

6) Video recording is freeze, horrible stabilization quality (On Oreo it works amazing!)

7) Ugly design on notification bar, like KitKat chinise icon style

Sony, for what you did it, for what publish this ... for you fans??? In you'r company all use iphones?

Device: Xperia XA2 dual (H4113)
Market: Ukraine
Operator: Customized UA
SW ID/Version: 1311-2918 / 50.2.A.0.352
CDF ID/Revision: 1313-5433 / R1B

XA2 H3123 got Pie. First impressions.

Kockarche — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 18:28:34 GMT

I received Pie on my XA2 H3123 yesterday. I have no problems for now. Everything is perfect. Battery life is very good. Even minor bugs are fixed like Smart lock blank screen. But there are missing features like dark theme. I have another phone with pure Android Pie and has dark theme. Still no AC3 audio support but this is Google's fault not Sony. No bluetooth icon at the top of the screen when bluetooth is on. After all i think Pie is awesome. Sony did their job perfectly.

Re: XA2 H3123 got Pie. First impressions.

IMartix — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 18:50:08 GMT

#Kockarche

Ok, just make 4 easy steps:

1) Open camera app

2) Set video to 4K and switch on steady shot, if it set off

3) Make video

4) watch what are you recorded

Are you satisfied this result? Looks smooth?

Re: Roll back to Oreo!

Koruy — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 19:19:19 GMT

I would also add auto brightness to cause problems. The proximity sensor does not work well, the screen lights up on its own when the phone is near the ear. Crackle in wired headphones while listening to music. Hangs up the screen when installing applications from unknown sources.

Re: XA2 H3123 got Pie. First impressions.

Kockarche — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:28:45 GMT

IMartix i tried to record 4K video with steady shot on and off. If i am honest there is no much difference. The results are the same like with Oreo. I am not satisifed with steady shot feature. I checked the posted problems about the proximity sensor and crackle in wired headphones while listening to music and problems about the screen when installing applications from unknown sources. I don't have these problems. Maybe your problems are in the headphones, faulty cable or buggy music player. I listened songs with integrated Music app and Google play music app with no problems. I have no problems with the screen when installing applications from unknown sources. I installed MX player pro and Office suite with no problems BUT i noticed some old apk apps doesnt work at all. Maybe Pie doesn't support old apps.

Re: XA2 H3123 got Pie. First impressions.

IMartix — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:41:19 GMT

On Oreo video record ultra smooth, I was buy this phone only for high video qality, now I tryed all solutions, I tired and dessapointed. Today my screen was do not waked from fingerprint after charging, it waked only from power button. Sony support do not responds for my messages, it have'nt way to restore Oreo, I regretted having bought their products.

Re: Roll back to Oreo!

Densont — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 09:43:44 GMT

When you exit sleep mode or when an incoming call, the screen brightness is at a minimum. The screen brightness changes randomly. It is impossible to make out who is calling. The performance of the phone has decreased. Especially noticeable on demanding games. To become slow. It works poorly, jerky scrolling in the browser and applications. Not hiding the navigation bar in full screen modes. Return the oreo. Android 9 painted sh1t ..., setting the phone's performance. I will write above if you do not correct

Camera Setting is not good after Pie update

mcaroons — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 13:38:44 GMT

I hate it. i hate the new update especially on the camera of xperia xa2 ultra.

I am not a fun 9f using manual set up so why did it modified the settings?

Re: Roll back to Oreo!

IMartix — Sun, 12 May 2019 15:53:41 GMT

I was change my phone to another brand. Sad, but sony mobile is died for me now

Re: XA2 H3123 got Pie. First impressions.

VinnyCannoli — Sun, 12 May 2019 18:40:26 GMT

I have the Xperia H3123 I'm in New England I haven't received 9 yet

I wonder if the Xperia Xa2 is eligible for Android Q

Android P update - Awful photo/video quality !

xfire — Mon, 13 May 2019 23:13:54 GMT

Hi Sony !

My Xperia just got the Android P update.

Unfortunately, the quality of photos and videos is much lower than it was on Android O.

While in Superior Auto mode it is well... ok, let's say it is passable - then when I turned on HDR in Manual mode, it looks like the photos are taken in very low resolution (but still reported as being 23 Mpixel...) - there is terrible loss of details. The same for videos, they almost look like recorded in VGA resoluton.

What happened to that fantastic camera quality that we got in December update last year ? Even black level is incorrect again now, in dark scenes there is that ugly blue noise appearing again around photo edges.

This needs to be corrected with really high priority.

It's a pity, because the rest of the system is working really good. It is very smooth and looks really nice.

But the camera is barely useful now.

//Marcin

Re: Android P update - Awful photo/video quality !

Kockarche — Wed, 22 May 2019 19:02:49 GMT

I think Sony will fix this camera issue with some later patch or small update.

Re: Android P update - Awful photo/video quality !

Infusion — Wed, 22 May 2019 20:43:35 GMT

Dream little friend, dream...

Re: Roll back to Oreo!

itdavo — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:28:26 GMT

Hi! I have problems with the autofocus. The main camera's focus does not work properly when the distance is about 5-10 cm between the lens and the subject to be photographed. I have bought this mobile, because of the camera... and it's a great disappointment... can Sony be expected to fix the problem with a later software update? Thanks: David

Re: Roll back to Oreo!

Ckovvi — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 15:08:33 GMT

@itdavo wrote:
Hi! I have problems with the autofocus. The main camera's focus does not work properly when the distance is about 5-10 cm between the lens and the subject to be photographed. I have bought this mobile, because of the camera... and it's a great disappointment... can Sony be expected to fix the problem with a later software update? Thanks: David

I have read somewhere that minimal distance should be 12 cm as that is the limit of sensor in this phone.

Also use camera manual mode, auto focus will perform better.

Re: XA2 H3123 got Pie. First impressions.

dirgas — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 16:31:26 GMT

@VinnyCannoli wrote:
I have the Xperia H3123 I'm in New England I haven't received 9 yet
I wonder if the Xperia Xa2 is eligible for Android Q

Nope it ain't, end of the line for xa2.