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As the title says, I bought a preowned C6606 and immediately flashed 4.4.2 ( I came from a Nexus4 Google Play Edition)
Got everything the way I wanted and went outside to connect and set up BT in my '13 subie stock system. Everything appeared to work fine.
Took a drive later on and BT didnt connect, turned BT on and then off again on the phone and it connected. Started Pandora and the volume was super low. I did check higher quality audio, turned up all the volumes on the phone, to no avail.
So, I accpeted this as a fluke. Parked, got out and later returned and BT wouldnt connect at all this time. Unpaired and reset up BT. Worked fine, left car, later came back and wouldnt pair again........(BTW none of the above gave me the loud volume my N4 produced, it just gave me mediocre levels)
After reading, I see others have had issues with 4.3....I was going to flash back to that, but if there is no fix...then.....
Please. Any and all ideas are greatly appreciated. I live on Pandora in the car, and cannot listen to FM radio for the life of me
Thank you.
Jasonator said:
As the title says, I bought a preowned C6606 and immediately flashed 4.4.2 ( I came from a Nexus4 Google Play Edition)
Got everything the way I wanted and went outside to connect and set up BT in my '13 subie stock system. Everything appeared to work fine.
Took a drive later on and BT didnt connect, turned BT on and then off again on the phone and it connected. Started Pandora and the volume was super low. I did check higher quality audio, turned up all the volumes on the phone, to no avail.
So, I accpeted this as a fluke. Parked, got out and later returned and BT wouldnt connect at all this time. Unpaired and reset up BT. Worked fine, left car, later came back and wouldnt pair again........(BTW none of the above gave me the loud volume my N4 produced, it just gave me mediocre levels)
After reading, I see others have had issues with 4.3....I was going to flash back to that, but if there is no fix...then.....
Please. Any and all ideas are greatly appreciated. I live on Pandora in the car, and cannot listen to FM radio for the life of me
Thank you.
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Just for clarity sake, did you flash C6616 rom on C6606?
Correct. I flashed stock android 4.4.2 for a C6616 onto my US. T-mobile C6606...... I am not Rooted, nor is the bootloader unlocked. I flashed it 2 times using flashtool....the first time I didn't wipe my data and it was very slow/laggy....after doing it the 2nd time......perfection. Everything else works beautifully. I had 30% battery still by the end of the day. WiFi has 0 issues. I have full LTE and got 50 some odd mbps on speed test. It's just the darned bluetooth in the car. It won't consistently connect and that's a big deal to me.
Thanks.
Jasonator said:
Correct. I flashed stock android 4.4.2 for a C6616 onto my US. T-mobile C6606...... I am not Rooted, nor is the bootloader unlocked. I flashed it 2 times using flashtool....the first time I didn't wipe my data and it was very slow/laggy....after doing it the 2nd time......perfection. Everything else works beautifully. I had 30% battery still by the end of the day. WiFi has 0 issues. I have full LTE and got 50 some odd mbps on speed test. It's just the darned bluetooth in the car. It won't consistently connect and that's a big deal to me.
Thanks.
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Try flashing your model specific firmware from here and see
That is exactly where I got it from....at the bottom of that article it reads
About the Torrents files:
Also, I would like to notify you that the download link to the torrent is not from me and is provided by Flashtool.net . I have seen the issue with C6606, when you download the file it says it is for C6616. I don’t know if it is really for C6616 or C6606, but as to my knowledge there is not much of difference. I would like to ask you readers from T-mobile from US to make a ftf file for C6606 and upload it to some website and provide the link to me in Comment box. So that it will be useful for others users also. Is there anyone who could help me?
All of that said, what would really help, and I have searched, is a Google Play Edition Firmware for 4.4.2
I dont want to root or unlock the bootloader, so I am not looking for a custom ROM, but the official one that I can flash using Flashtool. If yu can point me int he right direction for that, then I would be a very happy person!
Jasonator said:
That is exactly where I got it from....at the bottom of that article it reads
About the Torrents files:
Also, I would like to notify you that the download link to the torrent is not from me and is provided by Flashtool.net . I have seen the issue with C6606, when you download the file it says it is for C6616. I don’t know if it is really for C6616 or C6606, but as to my knowledge there is not much of difference. I would like to ask you readers from T-mobile from US to make a ftf file for C6606 and upload it to some website and provide the link to me in Comment box. So that it will be useful for others users also. Is there anyone who could help me?
All of that said, what would really help, and I have searched, is a Google Play Edition Firmware for 4.4.2
I dont want to root or unlock the bootloader, so I am not looking for a custom ROM, but the official one that I can flash using Flashtool. If yu can point me int he right direction for that, then I would be a very happy person!
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the stock firmware for c6606 is still jellybean 4.2.2
I know this....
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the stock firmware for c6606 is still jellybean 4.2.2
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I am not sure I am being clear..............
I have C6606 Tmobile U.S. Variant.
I flashed Stock ROM for 4.4.2 made for a C6616 Canadian Version. Using Flashtool......
EVERYTHING works perfectly....LTE WIFI Battery etc......
EXCEPT....My bluetooth wont connect automatically in my car.
Right I did the same thing to my wifes phone, c6606 on tmobile. We don't have Bluetooth in our cars so couldn't comment on that.
If something is not working properly its inevitable since you are modifying the phone. There is nothing that u can do but deal with it. It could also be a compatibility issue as well. Some Bluetooth devices are more compatible to certain devices than others.
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I went the other way around, I have a C661 and flashed a C6603, which I understand is just another variant. Everything works perfect for me. Here's the link for it; http://www.mediafire.com/download/an6lccyaa4lw96i/Stock_Rooted_Deodexed_4.4.2_XZ.zip
It is a pre-rooted if you are interested on that, and I do suffer from the google play services batter drain, I'm waiting on an update.
Jasonator said:
I am not sure I am being clear..............
I have C6606 Tmobile U.S. Variant.
I flashed Stock ROM for 4.4.2 made for a C6616 Canadian Version. Using Flashtool......
EVERYTHING works perfectly....LTE WIFI Battery etc......
EXCEPT....My bluetooth wont connect automatically in my car.
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I had the same problem but I flashed a generic 4.4.2 C6603 from the UK. It was driving me crazy. Now I have issues where it will connect to my car but the audio won't trasnfer. It dosen't happen often. I didn't have the issue when I tried the generic 4.4.2 C6603 journalism software. Everything worked perfect then and my connections to the network for normal data and tethering are more responsive than the just released 4.3 T-Mobile software. Now that a root method has been found for KitKat I'll be going back to the jurnalism software. If you are willing to play with the software versions you might find one that works fine.
Maybe it has something to do with the audio software of the car and not the phone itself? Just a thought.
Hey guys i'm hoping someone might be able to shed some light on my GPS problems. I'm running stock, rooted 4.4.2, with Xposed Framework installed. I've had my AT&T S5 for about a month now, it's been working great up to about a week ago when the GPS just suddenly stopped finding my position. When i try to use GPS only location services it doesn't ever find a lock on me and just searches and searches endlessly. If i turn on High accuracy using my mobile networks as well as GPS it places me about a mile from where i actually am. I re flashed stock firmware as well as trying a rom (Dynamic Kat) to see if that would make a difference, however i am experiencing the same problem regardless of what rom i'm running. If anyone could shed some light on what i might be able to do to correct this i would greatly appreciate it as i do a ton of driving for work and i depend on my GPS pretty heavily. I have never dropped, mishandeled, or even got the phone wet so i don't think any of that should be an issue. Thanks
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I've got an annoying problem with my phone where the Wifi turns off when my phone is idle or asleep. This means my WhatsApp for Web disconnects and also my Moto Connect plays up too.
I've got the same problem at home, work and parents house so can't be an issue with all 3 networks. The keep wifi on during sleep option is set to Always before anyone mentions this to me.
Phone is running Lollipop 5.0 in the UK and is NOT rooted.
I noticed it doesn't happen when the phone is charging though.
Any ideas?
Right I've now tried changing the Sleep setting to Never but get the same problem.
Also tried connecting to the router via WPS but no luck.
Router is a Superhub 2. I've ruled out that it's the Superhub as I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini that is running fine without a single drop out.
Definitely something Moto X related.
I've also tried on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands with same results!
Try looking within the WiFi settings on the phone. Mine has this
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Mine is identical to yours other than the fact that I don't have the wifi optimization option.
Right I've just cleared the cache as instructed by Motorola support.
Still have the same problem even after clearing cache.
Ok I can confirm that the issue goes away when in safe mode.
This is starting to piss me off as I don't have any way of checking if it's an app affecting my wifi disconnections!!!
I've finally found and fixed the problem myself!!
I decided to turn my bluetooth on (even though it wasn't connected to any bluetooth devices). This seems to stop the phone from causing the wifi to go to sleep!
It seems like it's a bug in the Moto X Lollipop firmware. How do I report bugs to Motorola??
It's funny how most say it's apps that cause strange behaviour but for me it's been the actual Android firmware each time I've ever had an issue!
I hope it gets fixed soon.
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I've finally found and fixed the problem myself!!
I decided to turn my bluetooth on (even though it wasn't connected to any bluetooth devices). This seems to stop the phone from causing the wifi to go to sleep!
It seems like it's a bug in the Moto X Lollipop firmware. How do I report bugs to Motorola??
It's funny how most say it's apps that cause strange behaviour but for me it's been the actual Android firmware each time I've ever had an issue!
I hope it gets fixed soon.
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It's a known bug of 5.0, and already fixed for 5.1. Source, at the "Bug fixes section".
Great that you found a workarround.
Cheers!
Manuel.
Hey glad to know it's a well known bug. The work around still doesn't work. It still keeps disconnecting all the time! Driving me mad!! If the 5.1 update doesn't fix it for me, I'll need to try and get a refund and go for something else. Shame as I really like the Moto X but I can't live with an issue as stupid as this!
I'm not sure Motorola are aware of this issue at all. See their comment below from one of their support staff I'm speaking to now:
Santhosh: We have not received any reports regarding Wi-FI issue after the Android Lollipop update but please give me a moment I will provide the solution for this issue.
His solution for the issue was to get me to do a factory reset lol. I already did this when I first got updated to Lollipop!!
Going to try doing another one now to see if it actually makes any difference. Then will install a few apps at a time or something.
I am connected to WiFi just about all of time, and I have never experienced this.
Right I've done a factory reset and started completely afresh with none of my data or apps restored. WiFi has been solid; I've not had a single drop out!
I'm going to install just a couple of apps at a time and keep an eye out if the issue comes back until I find the culprit.
Hi
My phone was perfect (until now) with the WIFI since november 2014 even after I upgraded it to 5.0
But today, it suddenly starts with this problem by itself. so I restored it to factory defaults with no luck, I installed a new firmware, and still has the bug.
So, why it shows up until now by itself without any mod, app or update?
Sorry for my English.
Today I upgraded it to 5.1 and the issue persists
I had to back to stock 4.4.4. and now my wifi has been fixed so far, working good without interruption until now.
I hope this has fix the problem from sourse, and I'll wait a few days to upgrade it again.
EDIT: Has been a month since my downgrade to 4.4.4. and my WIFI still rocks.
Just want to say that I'm having the same issue since the update to 5.1. Wifi is set to be always on during sleep, but I regularly wake up my phone only to find it connected to 4G, and switching to wifi a few seconds after waking up.
I'm on a locked bootloader (unrooted of course). I did a full reset after the update...
I'm sorry to say that I've seen more little glitches since 5.1 than anything I noticed on 5.0.
EDIT: another issue I'm having is the stock mail client not syncing saying that there is no network connection. My exchange account (push) works fine however...
Just to say the issue has started for me too since the update to 5.1.
I've done 2 factory resets but no luck trying to fix this very annoying problem.
Motorola have asked me to send my phone in for repair so I'll try that and see what happens.
I have been using the z3 compact since it came out. It ran flawlessly when I first got it. Updated to lolipop as soon as it came out and now I am having serious gps lock issues. It will bounce around for 20 minutes and lose signal completely at times. I am using a mac and am unable to rollback the update. I have used gps tools, done a complete reset and tried high accuracy and every other possible location setting.
has anyone dealt with this?
how did you fix it?
I have the same problem. It worked with 4.4.4 and 5.0.1 and stopped working with 5.0.2.
I have downgraded to 4.4.4 and it still doesn't work now so am very annoyed.
Looking on the Sony support forum there are other users with the problem but no insight from Sony. Some users have sent off for repair which hasn't worked.
Hello XDA guys. Your webpage is awesome.
I have a problem witn my Z3C (5833) for a month now and I have tried many things with no success. I hope you can help.
My phone was updated to Lollipop not long ago (May - June to 5.0.2) and in one moment (I cannot tell exactly when) the GPS sensor stopped working. The Wifi and Mobile location work, however the GPS is dead. Phone not unlocked or rooted. Original Stock ROM.
I go to the about phone - Diagnostics and test the GPS.. and it stays as "GPS is starting ... the GPS couldnt be started". When I download GPS test apps, they dont detect a single sattelite. I also tried the *#*#7378423#*#** GPS diagnostics, "purged assistance data", and it keeps on "waiting for location update" eternally
Because of this I wrote to Sony and they answered asking me to do a phone repair from Sony PC Companion. I did the phone repair and the problem was not solved.
Because of this I thought .. hey, maybe Lollipop is the problem. So I unlocked the bootloader and downloaded Emma (Sony recommended flash program for stock ROMs).
Emma downgraded my phone to 4.4.4 (23.0.A.2.93). However I still had the problem.
Next, I enter XDA and downloaded Flash tool. I downloaded one of your stock ROMs: 23.0.1.A.5.77 - Unbranded - Australia (1288-4214) {4.4.4}
I installed it and nothing. Same dead GPS.
So now I have no clue what might be the problem. Maybe the antenna got broken inside? How can I know if its a hardware or software issue?
Any help would be appreciated
Additional data:
Right now I have the 4.4.4 (23.0.A.2.93)
Baseband: 8974-AAAAANAZQ-00005-05
Kernel: 3.4.0-g0961cdf Build [email protected] #1 Tue Aug 19 19:48:36 2014
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If the issue still exist with different firmware i guess its a hardware failure.
basti2909 said:
If the issue still exist with different firmware i guess its a hardware failure.
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How do I open the phone?
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Emi85 said:
How do I open the phone?
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I opened the phone. Now i need to know where is the GPS antenna, anybody know?
In sony it says its near the headphones plug. No more details.
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Hi,
I have the same issues. It says since about two months. 23-26 sattelites found, but no signal and no fix. On 4.4.4 was OK, since updating nothing anymore.
I went back to Kitkat but still dead.
Anyone managed to get it back without sending it in??
Same problem...no GPS.anyone with a solution??? New motherboard? Soldering a antenna. Someone's got to have a fix for this problem.
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Same problem and even tried to update to Android 6.0 with Marshmallow and still no GPS. 23-26 sattelites found, but no signal and no fix.
Any updates?
Hello,
I noticed since some time the same problem. I did a quick search on Google, and the problem seems more then usual after one of the official updates by Sony. The problem is discussed on the Sony Xperia Care support forums. All the affected user seems to suffer not from a complete signal outage, but rather from a substantially downgraded performance due to a bad SNR value and poor signal tracking, as can be seen by using the GPS Test app.
Resuming what has been written in the threads, all the following operations seems not to solve the issue:
- factory reset / repair with PC companion
- downgrading to an earlier release
- installing a custom ROM
- returning unit at service
What is annoying is the total disinterest by Sony that seems to ignore the problem, maybe they only want to take time to better understand the problem. If anyone should have news about this please let me know, because the only solution for this issue for now seems to be wating for a solution!
Thank you!
Same problem. Original Kitkat. In May worked excellent. During August I mentioned,it dosn't work. Some photos had changed infos about time and date of creating. On camera disappeared SCENE function in manual mode. When I allowed gps function on camera, gps worked immediately. Unfortunately only once. Camera Blocks gps?
Same problems here...
Hey, same issues here. I think it's just really slow to connect. I've recently sent my phone in for a warranty repair with Vodafone. It came back and was still broken.
Today however... I checked my phone and itw as working again (for about half an hour). Now I'm getting nothing again.
I've tried everything suggested, even down loaded AGPS file etc. But nothing seems to work.
Mega frustrating!!!
the only way for today is replacing motherboard... sony sucks. never again
I just wrote on the sony xperia support forum, somebody talks about a fix they provided for the xperia m series that seems to be affected by the same issue. But for our z series it seems not to be any fix at the moment.
After suceeding the GPS diagnostic test in the settings once, the GPS seems to be fully broken with no tracked satellite at all (before it was at least tracking a few satellites with a very poor SNR, now nothing according to GPS Test app). Repeating the GPS diagnostics now always results in an error. I'll try the warranty return but I'm pretty sure they'll give me a faulty device, as many other here and on the other forum have experienced.
Same problem ... just got the phone days ago.
Any solution ? or do I need to return it ...
I had issues with GPS, could see satellites but no fix on any. after expired warranty I rooted it and used 4 different ROMs, worked on all of them. instant lock on min 6 satellites. I am aware it could be HW issues but this is my experience with this problem.
gnjurac said:
I had issues with GPS, could see satellites but no fix on any. after expired warranty I rooted it and used 4 different ROMs, worked on all of them. instant lock on min 6 satellites. I am aware it could be HW issues but this is my experience with this problem.
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I'm more and more convinced that this is a SW issue. Sony did something wrong when updating the firmware in August 2015. The fact that the satellites are visible comes in my opinion from the AGPS data, which loads the konwn satellite positions from the Internet. Instead, the problem seems to be the locking of a satellite signal, and it seems that something is disturbing the GPS antenna. If it comes out that this is really the issue, it is very disappointing that Sony didn't do absolutely nothing to solve the issue since last summer.
I'm using CM12.1 nigthlies and since about December/January I have the same problem. So a custom ROM does neither help nor prevent the problem. In addition to that, compass is uncalibrated and I don't get it calibrated again. Really sucks, last year I used the Z3C for lots of outdoor navigation, and suddenly something has happend which makes the device unusable...
I did root with kingroot and changed /etc/system/gps.conf as described in code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=81140#c695
Now my GPS is locking again.
Did not help for me. Currently I don't even get bad fixes, I get no fixes at all. Never ever, even after hours in the open. This sucks.
Hi,
Disabling google maps helped me. Before 0 sats visible, after disabling it locks within seconds.
apneist said:
Hi,
Disabling google maps helped me. Before 0 sats visible, after disabling it locks within seconds.
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I had the opposite experience, I had no lock, I was trying everything, then I opened maps and I had lock in under ten seconds.
I wonder if it's a glitch in accepting the google 'we're going to follow your movements' contract. Because until I agreed to that, gps didn't work.