How is GPS performance for daily usage? Some people mentioned poor GPS quality for mi a1. Does mi a2 perform better?
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It's all good.
Gps quality is indeed garbage. Mine won't work despite I tried literally every possible solution.
No problems with GPS for me
Alfred_k said:
Gps quality is indeed garbage. Mine won't work despite I tried literally every possible solution.
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If you are on Pie, go to security&location, location, google location accuracy and turn off Improve locatuon accuracy.
When I turned it off gps work really nice.
For me its very good, its even using galileo so fast and precise.
Jochman14 said:
If you are on Pie, go to security&location, location, google location accuracy and turn off Improve locatuon accuracy.
When I turned it off gps work really nice.
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Haven't upgraded, I'm waiting for the OTA, which is taking forever. I'll try it and see. Thanks for the reply!!
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So there are a lot of XDA Delevopers who tried to improve the camera quality of their phones ( f. e. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1855818)
Can anybody improve our camera? Unfortunately I have to rework all my pictures, because the most of them are quite yellowish. I know there are more important things to do here, but maybe somebody has an idea or one of the others developers can help?
Thanks and greetz from Germany, Munich
borg17a
Would be great if someone improve Camera HAL... Be able to select Iso, Macro or Auto-Focus...
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067330
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.neilandtheresa.NewVignette&hl=de
I usually use this app:
Camera Zoom FX
Just tried vignette, and am kinda disappointed by UI, and quality also is not so much superior to the stock camera. In fact, I have some problems with focusing. There is only a tinny little bit of improvement, which does not push me to use this cam. Threw $2,5 in a bin...
Sorry for that.
Have you tried the code mod?
Unilqadium said:
Just tried vignette, and am kinda disappointed by UI, and quality also is not so much superior to the stock camera. In fact, I have some problems with focusing. There is only a tinny little bit of improvement, which does not push me to use this cam. Threw $2,5 in a bin...
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Can't you request the money back within 3 days if the app didn't work as expected?
patoberly: Don´t know man. I´m new to this, didn´t found any "refund" hints, and it will be three days tomorrow, so I won´t be in time with solving this. Found something, but it sais only refund up to 15 minutes after downloading. It´s more than one day today.
Sui77: You don´t have to sorry. It was my choice. I don´t have my phone rooted, and I don´t want to mess it again (even if I know programming). I´m tired of factory reset everytime some bad setting or badd app installed make problems. Did one reset today, SIM and WIFI loosing connection. After reset and installing just wanted apps everything is OK again. Am tired of this s.... Need clean fast, non problematic system. Have it today, won´t mess it anymore.
Ah sorry I was wrong with the 3 days. It's just 15 minutes, check: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/134336?hl=en
patoberli said:
Ah sorry I was wrong with the 3 days. It's just 15 minutes, check: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/134336?hl=en
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Yeah it used to be a decent time frame to try apps, then they shortened it to less time than it takes to install additional files for some bigger apps... basically a useless refund option now.
camera fv-5 gives pretty decent results compared to stock
borg17a said:
So there are a lot of XDA Delevopers who tried to improve the camera quality of their phones ( f. e. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1855818)
Can anybody improve our camera? Unfortunately I have to rework all my pictures, because the most of them are quite yellowish. I know there are more important things to do here, but maybe somebody has an idea or one of the others developers can help?
Thanks and greetz from Germany, Munich
borg17a
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I find using HDR on the stock camera has been the best. Even in low light it seems to do better than the flash. If there are any compatible ports I think the newer Lenovo Snap It camera app is the best I've used for a while
I've noticed that the app Xperia torch is missing in my Z2. So, I share it here.
Instruction: Install as normal apk.
Credits: @DaRk-L0rD
Really nice, thanks
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Works quite nicely. Thanks
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I just got my Z2 yesterday but i just cant believe this top phones flashlight is this weak.
Compare to any other phone S3, S4, moto g, nexus4, nexus 5 is like a joke.
1/3 of the strength or less. Or maybe my device is faulty?
Interestingly when i take a photo the flash much stronger but when I use any torch app just a little bit stronger then a the screen on full brightness.
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I just got my Z2 yesterday but i just cant believe this top phones flashlight is this weak.
Compare to any other phone S3, S4, moto g, nexus4, nexus 5 is like a joke.
1/3 of the strength or less. Or maybe my device is faulty?
Interestingly when i take a photo the flash much stronger but when I use any torch app just a little bit stronger then a the screen on full brightness.
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Yes, I've noticed that the Z2 flashlight is weaker than the one of the T. Maybe for power saving purpose ??
nreuge said:
Yes, I've noticed that the Z2 flashlight is weaker than the one of the T. Maybe for power saving purpose ??
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I felt same.Wondering how this light intensity will help "Full flash" option..(yet to test though)..
Will try and post photos later
sweet!
It's an excellent app allowing you to set (turn on and off) almost all android services, and as a bonus, a torchlight that can use either the LED or screen. This app can also be "docked" at the status bar for quick access.it's not exactly hard to make a phone that manages adequate voice calls. I can't remember the last time that I had a mobile that failed here. It's unremarkable for the phone to work for voice. I'd expect the reviewer to mention very clearly if it sucked for voice (dodgy antenna, poor earpiece/mic), of course.
The flashlight in the Carbon ROM is the brightest I've ever seen on the Z2.
This official app really sucks!! Is really weak and when you turn off the screen app wont work
NetSkill said:
This official app really sucks!! Is really weak and when you turn off the screen app wont work
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It works on mine with the screen off.
Is there a way to make the light since brighter?
Swarai said:
Is there a way to make the light since brighter?
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The first question to ask is: is it safe. If the light brightness is rather low, there may be a good reason...
I don't necessarily believe that.
nreuge said:
The first question to ask is: is it safe. If the light brightness is rather low, there may be a good reason...
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Swarai said:
I don't necessarily believe that.
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This was an assumption. Better to be prudent...
Passing high amount of current through led for a very long time can cause damage, thats why only the last pulse of flash in photo capturing is the brightest, as it is for only a short amount of time (even less than a second)
if you can figure out how much current the LED can endure (through datasheet), you can increase the brightness of the LED by increasing the current value "in some system file" but be careful not to exceed the threshold value, or the LED will confirm get damaged(sorry i dont know exact file, maybe google can help?)
still, i cant 100% guarantee the LED will be safe for custom values, but when i used xperia U, one guy made a "LUXEN LED brightness increasing mod" which i still use even now on my xpU and my LED is much brighter and not damaged
Its just, if you are gonna try it, you should have idea of basic electrical engineering so you can read the datasheet easily and understand all the "dangers" involved, if any..
i know this thread is abit older but...
some days ago i switches from z1 to z2 and i can remember the same "problem" of the z1. there was a mod that allowed you to push the current of the led in "torch-mod" at the same level as "camera flash". i used it for a really long time and noticed no damage to the led. but this mod is not working for the z2.
i really wish a brighter led -.-
(and please stop "it can destroy bla bla bla" ppl who are using this kind of modifications should know about the risk. and if they dont... well... not your problem)
I use this mod. It's from z1, but it alsof works on the z2. Medium settings..
forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/mod-torch-boost-led-power-using-z1-t2886705
I find the one minute timetime is very useful, thanks for the app.
How do you rate GPS in this phone?
I am considering it as my next phone but I've read in a review at notebookcheck.net (sorry, can't add links) that GPS quality for navigation is very bad. What do you think ?
GPS works perfectly. Better than Samsung J5, or Redmi Notr 5 and 6 Pro.
I use Google Maps, Waze and AutoMapa.
I use Google maps and uber a lot. No issues whatsoever gor me.
tech_infinity said:
I use Google maps and uber a lot. No issues whatsoever gor me.
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My phone is also too bad.... It's not accurate
No problems with GPS whatsoever. Works really good.
I see some people have issues with the GPS on this phone, but I have not seen any issues at all.
I feel as though when using it for navigation it can be slightly behind causing me to miss turns on islands or getting into lane early enough
As xiaomi mi 8. Mi 9 have dual GPS based on Snap 855 chip. But i just want to know how accuracy it can be?
Can you guy do some GPS Test and post here ?
trungthanh1288 said:
As xiaomi mi 8. Mi 9 have dual GPS based on Snap 855 chip. But i just want to know how accuracy it can be?
Can you guy do some GPS Test and post here ?
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What do you mean by dual GPS?
All GPS uses multiple satelites already to get your position, and Android further gets a more localized position by then pinging you off wifi networks as you pass them. The unclassified GPS bands we are allowed to use are accurate to around a dozen feet, technically we can be no more accurate that this. But with tricks like wifi scanning the phones do get around 4-6ft accuracy.
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What do you mean by dual GPS?
All GPS uses multiple satelites already to get your position, and Android further gets a more localized position by then pinging you off wifi networks as you pass them. The unclassified GPS bands we are allowed to use are accurate to around a dozen feet, technically we can be no more accurate that this. But with tricks like wifi scanning the phones do get around 4-6ft accuracy.
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https://www.xda-developers.com/dual...location-feature-your-phone-probably-missing/
I am unable to get gps location on my mi 9. I am using chinese version in US. what am I missing ?
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hum chinese version in us? u have to go to chinatown to make it work xD
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sorry, chinatown ? I dont know, how do I get to it ?
I ordered through giztop, they said its a chinese version with google play store. but they didnt say anything about gps not locking.
SirTAVARES said:
forget it, it was a joke.
try in location settings to high precision
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:facepalm:, I didnt get the joke earlier
also, I have the location settings to 'device only', but unfortunately, the gps is not locking. no fix. I am using 'gps status' app to view the status
Can get down to an accuracy of 3m on device only mode when I'm lucky, and 5 meters on average
SirTAVARES said:
hum chinese version in us? u have to go to chinatown to make it work xD
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its not funny
geekasm said:
:facepalm:, I didnt get the joke earlier
also, I have the location settings to 'device only', but unfortunately, the gps is not locking. no fix. I am using 'gps status' app to view the status
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never mind. got it to work. guess it needed proper open sky to lock the first time.
Thanks,
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Can get down to an accuracy of 3m on device only mode when I'm lucky, and 5 meters on average
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It same on mi 8. No 30cm accuracy like Broadcom said about BCM47755 gps chip in Ad
trungthanh1288 said:
It same on mi 8. No 30cm accuracy like Broadcom said about BCM47755 gps chip in Ad
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30cm accuracy might be in laboratory kind of conditions... 3m is defnitely still far enough for real life usage though
EDIT: Also read that the chip can be used not only in smartphones... Phones have small antennas, 30cm might be for car GPS and such who have far bigger antennas and space considering its their only utility
Hi,
Loving the device so far, Very slick and the build quality is awesome, Camera is excellent! Better than I imagined for a Chinese phone, It feels almost like the perfect smartphone, I'm glad I chose this now and not the OP 10 Pro.
1 annoying issue I have though is scrolling refresh rate in Google photos and the menu scrolling in Google maps is jittery.
This is not present on my 8 Pro and I have no idea why, It makes using Google photos quite a horrible experience to be honest, I can't find a way to force higher refresh rate for specific apps alao, Doesn't look like it's possible.
Does anyone know how to report bugs to Oppo?
Update...
Weird lol just gone back into photos and now it's smooth I have no idea why, What it is still doing though is mis touches with the screen and scrolling, It's nowhere near as fast as my OP 8 Pro and does not seem to be as responsive either in the sense that trying to scroll fast with your finger results in mis touches of the screen not picking your finger up, I hope they are aware of this and it gets fixed soon.
Update again lol, Scrub that it's not smooth in Google photos at all I posted this from my 8 Pro not even realising lol.
I have none of those issues on mine, have refresh on auto.
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I have none of those issues on mine, have refresh on auto.
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Auto refresh? There is no Auto refresh it's either standard or high? So the YouTube app is running at 120hz on yours is it?
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Auto refresh? There is no Auto refresh it's either standard or high? So the YouTube app is running at 120hz on yours is it?
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Sorry I meant high, no I'd say it was definitely 60 when you scroll, but as YouTube has no 120hz content it's understandable.
toejo78 said:
Sorry I meant high, no I'd say it was definitely 60 when you scroll, but as YouTube has no 120hz content it's understandable.
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Yeah it's definitely not smooth in YouTube for some reason.
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Try this. Worked for me.
Baxy87 said:
Try this. Worked for me.
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Thanks mate I'll give that a go sounds promising for now, I can't understand what is so difficult for the the software devs of these modern flagships to have YouTube and Google apps running at 120hz, After all it's what we paid for with these high end displays, Thanks again.
I know. It's a pain. My previous device was an s21 ultra and had no issues with 120hz. I guess oppo do it for power saving maybe. I'm pretty sure one plus do something similar. Try the app worked for me. You'll have to go in to the app every time you restart the device. So it's not a permanent fix but gets the job done.
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I know. It's a pain. My previous device was an s21 ultra and had no issues with 120hz. I guess oppo do it for power saving maybe. I'm pretty sure one plus do something similar. Try the app worked for me. You'll have to go in to the app every time you restart the device. So it's not a permanent fix but gets the job done.
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That works thanks mate appreciate it, Butter smooth now, If enough people complained about the refresh rate in YouTube and single speaker audio in games they may do something about it but as it stands not doesn't seem many people bare too bothered which I find rather bizarre.
Ady1976 said:
That works thanks mate appreciate it, Butter smooth now, If enough people complained about the refresh rate in YouTube and single speaker audio in games they may do something about it but as it stands not doesn't seem many people bare too bothered which I find rather bizarre.
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Tbh I just don't think many people buy oppo smartphones. I've looked on Reddit and can not see anything about only 1 speaker working in games. I'll defo report the issue.
Baxy87 said:
Tbh I just don't think many people buy oppo smartphones. I've looked on Reddit and can not see anything about only 1 speaker working in games. I'll defo report the issue.
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Baxy87 said:
Tbh I just don't think many people buy oppo smartphones. I've looked on Reddit and can not see anything about only 1 speaker working in games. I'll defo report the issue.
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Yeah they must not do because surely people can't be happy with 1 speaker audio and low refresh in major apps, Doesn't make sense, It completely ruins the immersive experience in COD mobile can't hear footsteps or where people bare coming from.
Hi mate just to let you. New update fixes the audio issues. Set VPN to France and download the latest version.
Baxy87 said:
Hi mate just to let you. New update fixes the audio issues. Set VPN to France and download the latest version.
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Thanks mate yeah I just saw that in another post just updating now...
Did you get your pre order pack mate also?
I haven't heard anything and claimed the same day I got the phone on release day?
At least they were true to their word that this update would fix stereo audio in gaming