topic Re: Should I stay with Oreo on new XZ1C? in XZ Series

Should I stay with Oreo on new XZ1C?

pseudonym — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 01:00:30 GMT

I will be receiving a new XZ1C in a few days, and hopefully it will be fully functional and running Android Oreo. To judge by the many problems that many have experienced after upgrading to Pie, I am wondering whether I should hold off and stay with Oreo for the time being. I would hope that Sony releases a better version of Oreo by the time it's made available to the USA. Comments?

Re: Should I stay with Oreo on new XZ1C?

Elmos — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 06:57:06 GMT

Hello

Better stay with Oreo, Ive Just updated my XZ1 Compact to Android 9 and many things doesnt work correctly.

First it freeze every Time after you turn on/wake the screen you cant do anything, cant move screen left or right, cant turn on any applications or icons on the screen, it is Just like your touch screen doesnt work.

Internet wasnt workig with my internet Provider Orange.

I hope that Sony Will fix this update of Android 9, and soon relase some update.

Sony please work Quick.

Re: Should I stay with Oreo on new XZ1C?

Qatrium — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 08:24:36 GMT

@Elmos

When updating to a newer cookie version (like from Oreo to Pie), it is advised that you perform a clean installation using the Software Repair option in Xperia Companion software.

Re: Should I stay with Oreo on new XZ1C?

Elmos — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 11:41:36 GMT

@Quester

I was calling to sony mobile help and off course I ve made update by laptop thru SonyCompanion. But still Phone freez. If situation Will not change I Will have to consider changing Phone. By the way there should be some kind of suggestion from Sony to install that big update thru PC.

Re: Should I stay with Oreo on new XZ1C?

Peteraven — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 18:55:54 GMT

Thanks so much for that update . Staying in oreo then.

How can deactivate for good Sony software update message . Every time I reboot phone, i have that message.

Re: Should I stay with Oreo on new XZ1C?

KJB01 — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 19:13:49 GMT

Personally - I'm staying with Android 8. Had my XZ1 Compact almost a year. Only thing is that I haven't had a security update since September. From my experience, you can't bypass further security updates without downloading all previous ones. Therefore you may have to download the Android 9 version along the way. I won't be downloading ANY future updates. I think Sony should at least communicate with customers... whilst they still have some. 💥

Re: Should I stay with Oreo on new XZ1C?

pseudonym — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 20:30:45 GMT

Thanks for the replies. Initially I'll set up the phone very simply and test that everything is working properly. Ultimately I will want to update to 9.0 in order to keep the security up-to-date. So if, after resetting the phone and updating, there are a lot of problems, back the phone goes (before the initial 30 days after purchase is up). In my opinion, the phone consists of its hardware and software, and if one or the other is defective, then there's a problem.

Re: Should I stay with Oreo on new XZ1C?

SenXEK — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:14:42 GMT

I've updated my XZ1C to pie last weekend via OTA, so far no problem at all.

By the way, I did a hard reset before the OTA update and install all my apps after upgraded to pie, not sure if this helps....

Re: Should I stay with Oreo on new XZ1C?

pseudonym — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:22:30 GMT

Thanks, SenXEK, that's an encouraging data point. As noted above, I will be setting it up the same way, so I'll hope for the best.

Re: Should I stay with Oreo on new XZ1C?

152bobby — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 03:55:24 GMT

Hi Pseudonym,

How did you get on, did you update to Pie in the way SenXek suggested ?

It will be interesting to hear your feedback.

Thanks

Re: Should I stay with Oreo on new XZ1C?

pseudonym — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 04:47:53 GMT

After many updates and upgrade to Pie, and then a factory reset:

The only problems I encountered were that Chromecast frequently disconnected (unfortunate, since we often make use of it), and more importantly, it did not function reliably with my Subaru's Bluetooth. Since I need that function to be reliable for business reasons, I could not keep the phone. I will remain with my Xperia X Compact, which does not have Chromecast or Bluetooth problems.

However, the XZ1C did not demonstrate any WiFi, camera, cellular or Bluetooth problems (with connections other than the car).

Re: Should I stay with Oreo on new XZ1C?

Mehmeh — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:38:50 GMT

Oreo is far superior

Re: Should I stay with Oreo on new XZ1C?

SenXEK — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 13:15:35 GMT

Well it does depend on each individual's preferences and usage. Whether we like it or not the whole world is constantly moving without any hesitation.

As in my case, I never use chromecast as I've a Rasberry Pi attached to my TV and XZ1C's Bluetooth is working perfectly with my Mazda and Nissan, so I'm quite happy having pie

Re: Should I stay with Oreo on new XZ1C?

KJB01 — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 20:20:29 GMT

I asked Sony via chat. The response was RUBBISH. They ignored my asking why I had no Pie update, no security patch since September. I asked why the forum was full of complaints from those who did get the update. ABSOLUTE BYPASS OF AN ANSWER OF ANY KIND. STICK WITH OREO. BUY A BRAND WITH BACK UP.

Re: Should I stay with Oreo on new XZ1C?

Elmos — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 13:24:52 GMT

My XZ1 after upgrade from Sony in this month still freeze. It is sad that Sony works So slow., probably Samsung would never wait that long. Anyway PIE is a Way much slower and worst than Oreo.

I was hoping taht after upgrade or some fixes it will work as i had Oreo, but No. Sony dont even want to admitt to this error.

I think this is my last celly from Sony.