Lenovo vibe k5 Plus Root And heating issue - Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus Questions & Answers

Hi,
I have lost my lenovo vibe p1 and honor 6 on the same day! So i have decided not to invest much on mobiles i have bought lenovo vibe k5 plus the last day!.
The phone looks great The display is looking good The sound is good. Other than that the negatives are Below.
Over heating (yes i have update 93MB update even though Heating is same)
Low battery (Yes i know The battery range and price range too)
And some more but i don't bother them.
SO to solve the heating issue and battery drain we need to root the device, Can some one help me in doing this. I tried king root and other univercell roots to but there is no luck.
Here is the information of the device
Lenovo vibe k5 Plus (a6020a46)
Android version 5.1.1
Qualcomm 615 (1.50Ghz)
So some one (dev) Help us in rooting the device.
Thanks

Same here bro, I'm also searching for a method to root this device. Hope to find something soon

Suggest effective root methhods for Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus.
Yes, because the phone is new in the market, the root options are limited. I have tried everything with or without PC. Still the phone has not been rooted yet. Guys if you have ideas kindly post it here ASAP. The phone is usually at temp ranges between 40 c to 49 c. It has only overheating issues rest everything is fine with it.

Our best attempt would be to get the bootloader unlocked. Awaiting experts help out here

Ofcourse some dev need to help us to get this rooted. I some how managed to disavle the unused apps now my phone is not heating that much,
So for now please disable the useless apps and please disable the background usage of apps which you don't require so that the heat will be low

Heating problem is solved for me after rooting. Guys do it..

How have you rooted the phone. Plz share the method.

im looking for root method, i tried with king root, frama root, iroot,rooot genuus but it doesnt workc, and i can find the rigth method please help xda developers.
I need a manually option to root.

The heating issue has been resolved with a new 58 MB update released on 15 April 2016.... Also the GUI has become much smoother. Try to use stock settings and do not change animation duration in developer options & U'll see the results.
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Can i Change the recovery?? to root ?? i tried withi Lenov a6000 recovery but it doesnt works

You will have to wait for the custom recovery to arrive. It's a fairly new device and it might take a while for the developers to create or port a TWRP or CWM for k5 plus
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Can't change the recovery since bootloader is locked. fastboot oem unlock does not work.
https://support.lenovo.com/in/en/documents/ht104901

For heating issue!, lenovo vibe k5 plus will keep heating because of its aluminum back cover (aluminum a good conductor of heat), in my case, heating only while playing games.
To make more efficient, just disable blot-wares apps, and use lenovo vibe k5 plus's built in feature to stop auto-start user apps from Settings->Background App Management, just do select apps to stop auto-start (just don't select any social apps like Whatsapp or they may stop chat notifications)
This may longer your battery capacity! this way i manage my battery last long 2-3 days on standby and 2-3 hours on games, 3-4 hours movies (yah I know its less and may increase after root), but 90-100 min for 100% charging is no bad.
i cannot stay unroot more longer (feels like cripple ), please Developers do find best root method possible :highfive:
Thankyou

bik95122 said:
For heating issue!, lenovo vibe k5 plus will keep heating because of its aluminum back cover (aluminum a good conductor of heat), in my case, heating only while playing games.
To make more efficient, just disable blot-wares apps, and use lenovo vibe k5 plus's built in feature to stop auto-start user apps from Settings->Background App Management, just do select apps to stop auto-start (just don't select any social apps like Whatsapp or they may stop chat notifications)
This may longer your battery capacity! this way i manage my battery last long 2-3 days on standby and 2-3 hours on games, 3-4 hours movies (yah I know its less and may increase after root), but 90-100 min for 100% charging is no bad.
i cannot stay unroot more longer (feels like cripple ), please Developers do find best root method possible :highfive:
Thankyou
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You should really get ur device checked out cuz after the 58 MB update and using booster and after cleaning cache on a regular basis heating issue is almost but resolved. The max temp my screen and back got to was 39 even the back aide and receiver was mildly warm and that was after 1.5 hours of playing Assassin's Creed PIRATES which is fairly heavy graphic game.
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Stock Rom
Hello. Has any one the stock rom?

bik95122 said:
For heating issue!, lenovo vibe k5 plus will keep heating because of its aluminum back cover (aluminum a good conductor of heat), in my case, heating only while playing games.
To make more efficient, just disable blot-wares apps, and use lenovo vibe k5 plus's built in feature to stop auto-start user apps from Settings->Background App Management, just do select apps to stop auto-start (just don't select any social apps like Whatsapp or they may stop chat notifications)
This may longer your battery capacity! this way i manage my battery last long 2-3 days on standby and 2-3 hours on games, 3-4 hours movies (yah I know its less and may increase after root), but 90-100 min for 100% charging is no bad.
i cannot stay unroot more longer (feels like cripple ), please Developers do find best root method possible :highfive:
Thankyou
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I don't think rear is of aluminium. Just a similar finish on plastic. You can realize that when you remove to cover.
I am desperately waiting for root or bootload unlock

Nehit94 said:
You should really get ur device checked out cuz after the 58 MB update and using booster and after cleaning cache on a regular basis heating issue is almost but resolved. The max temp my screen and back got to was 39 even the back aide and receiver was mildly warm and that was after 1.5 hours of playing Assassin's Creed PIRATES which is fairly heavy graphic game.
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Sorry i don't have any heat issue, just i tried to help others resolving most common way.
but i think in my experience of lenovo vibe k5 plus (after disable blots apps and background app) there is nothing remain to boost, i using 360 security app, at boosting it say 1% boosted as expected.
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drugmetwice said:
I don't think rear is of aluminium. Just a similar finish on plastic. You can realize that when you remove to cover.
I am desperately waiting for root or bootload unlock
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It is Aluminium cover, cover is divided in 3 pies, top and bottom is plastic and middle is Aluminium and also device specification say aluminium back cover,
for that i tried not to use/charge phone for an hour, and that aluminium part get metallic cold at room temperature and also back cover is heavier then normal plastic covers.
well!! but i don't know how pure it is or may be just a little layer of aluminium.

Hello guys, please check this method to root lenovo vibe k5 plus, i dont know if its failure like other useless methods. But this one looks dangerous, i dont want to experiment on my lenovo vibe k5 plus, untill working stock rom out,
www_sadroid_com/how-to-root-lenovo-vibe-k5-plus-in-5-minutes/
[please make "_" to ".", because XDA not allow me to post outside link to prevent spamming]
Any one can try this at their own risk or if somebody had tried this method before, please reply
Thank-you

the last method don't work.
Please guys....... we need root in k5 plus. In my case, lenovo k5 brasil.

Hi Guys, I bought this cellphone last weekend. I consider that it has excelent features for a low cost but Lenovo has to think enable quick charge and upgrade to Android 6.0.
I will read your comments about root methods and improved performance this phone.
Please forgive us my english, I try to learn and to write the best possible way

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MMX Yu Yureka Review

Hi there Everyone!
This is my Yureka Review, I got this Phone on 24th, Without Wasting Time...
Let's hit it
Please Correct me If I'm Wrong
1. Camera- So, This Phone's got A 13 MP back camera and 5MP front Camera...
The 13MP camera is great for Low Light Photos and Daylight pics are Awesome...
The CM camera App makes photos even Good...
The Back Camera shoots great Photos and Focus Makes it More Good...
The Front Cam is Awesome for taking Selfies with Camera Angle 88°... Really Great... I tell You!
2. Talking about the OS, It's got Cyanogen OS 11... Those who've used CyanogenMod may find it less customizable but those who haven't, Surely You'll love to Modify it...
3.Hardware
It's hardware is pretty good in ₹9K, I was getting the AnTuTu Benchmark Score 31291
I tell you, It's Really Great!!
4. Build Quality- The Phone is Nicely Made, With an LED Notifier at Top...
Volume Buttons on Left and Power Button at nearly Mid-Right
Jack at Top and Power at Bottom
If you get to Hold it, You'll Say- Man! It's so Light!
Yes!The first time I took it up, I thought the battery was not there put up inside but I was wrong, Even though the battery was there, It was light as air...
Well, Not actually...
It's Slim As Well, Quite Slim
I'm sure he was on workout and Dieting...
The back feels like some Carpet is put up... So comfortable and Strong Grip...
5. Bugs-
Now the Cons.
1. Phone gets heated up quick even if you're Running Facebook... But What I mean with Heating is, it gets lil warm at the top back... Nothing Much...
2. MY QUIZ UP RESTARTS OFTEN WHILE PLAYING...
3.As reported by our Forum Member Ajith, the charging get stuck at 99% and some Frames get missed even on Temple Run
But these Bugs are mostly, All most, Software bugs; Which Cyanogen has Promised to Kick 'em Over in Software Updates Coming in Feb...
So if you're looking to buy a phone Under ₹15000 for Now,
Surely, No doubt, Go for Yu Yureka...
But It's not that easy To get it...
Thanks For reading...
N'ayam Amarsh'e said:
Hi there Everyone!
This is my Yureka Review, I got this Phone on 24th, Without Wasting Time...
Let's hit it
Please Correct me If I'm Wrong
1. Camera- So, This Phone's got A 13 MP back camera and 5MP front Camera...
The 13MP camera is great for Low Light Photos and Daylight pics are Awesome...
The CM camera App makes photos even Good...
The Back Camera shoots great Photos and Focus Makes it More Good...
The Front Cam is Awesome for taking Selfies with Camera Angle 88°... Really Great... I tell You!
2. Talking about the OS, It's got Cyanogen OS 11... Those who've used CyanogenMod may find it less customizable but those who haven't, Surely You'll love to Modify it...
3.Hardware
It's hardware is pretty good in ₹9K, I was getting the AnTuTu Benchmark Score 31291
I tell you, It's Really Great!!
4. Build Quality- The Phone is Nicely Made, With an LED Notifier at Top...
Volume Buttons on Left and Power Button at nearly Mid-Right
Jack at Top and Power at Bottom
If you get to Hold it, You'll Say- Man! It's so Light!
Yes!The first time I took it up, I thought the battery was not there put up inside but I was wrong, Even though the battery was there, It was light as air...
Well, Not actually...
It's Slim As Well, Quite Slim
I'm sure he was on workout and Dieting...
The back feels like some Carpet is put up... So comfortable and Strong Grip...
5. Bugs-
Now the Cons.
1. Phone gets heated up quick even if you're Running Facebook... But What I mean with Heating is, it gets lil warm at the top back... Nothing Much...
2. MY QUIZ UP RESTARTS OFTEN WHILE PLAYING...
3.As reported by our Forum Member Ajith, the charging get stuck at 99% and some Frames get missed even on Temple Run
But these Bugs are mostly, All most, Software bugs; Which Cyanogen has Promised to Kick 'em Over in Software Updates Coming in Feb...
So if you're looking to buy a phone Under ₹15000 for Now,
Surely, No doubt, Go for Yu Yureka...
But It's not that easy To get it...
Thanks For reading...
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hi are you facing any of this problems i heard in the form that many are facing this kind of problem. kindly provide your review as i am thinking of buying this mobile
Wifi issue and random reboot issue
Battery drain (as expected) issue
camera issue (Some facing)
WIFI SUCKING battery
HEATING ISSUE (WATER HEATER)
Proximity issue While making calls
rear camera issue
Nope, Not any, I don't know why are they getting Reboot Bugs? Surely Go for it... Even if there's any problem, They'll fix it!
jeevan_500 said:
hi are you facing any of this problems i heard in the form that many are facing this kind of problem. kindly provide your review as i am thinking of buying this mobile
Wifi issue and random reboot issue
Battery drain (as expected) issue
camera issue (Some facing)
WIFI SUCKING battery
HEATING ISSUE (WATER HEATER)
Proximity issue While making calls
rear camera issue
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There is an issue with the proximity sensor, its not working some times.
Heating issue is present but it depends up on the apps. playing games like NFS is causing more heat than any normal games.
Rear cam is damn good no issues about that. never faced WIFI and random reboot issues
Yes, You might be having them but you see, They are only Software Bugs... Don't worry Man! We have software Updates Support...
There are many software bugs.
I think Cyanogen will fix all the bugs in future updates. No software is perfect out of the box! Let's see how cyanogen deals with the promises along with YU.
Reboot issue
I own Yureka & my phone restarted once or twice when I play game, especially Clash of Clans.
I guess this is the CPU heat issue, still checking. I have underclocked CPU to check if phone reboots randomly or not.
Will post results. Meanwhile if anyone have solution, I would be happy.
GK.
gargeyak said:
I own Yureka & my phone restarted once or twice when I play game, especially Clash of Clans.
I guess this is the CPU heat issue, still checking. I have underclocked CPU to check if phone reboots randomly or not.
Will post results. Meanwhile if anyone have solution, I would be happy.
GK.
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Hi,
So with these kind of issues like heating/reboot, etc.... you mean to say that we have some kind of solutions, and not to bother though every phone faces the same issues, if am i correct.
And, we can go and grab this phone though we get it below 10k which has good features where we dont sunch phone.
I'm impressed with 2GB-RAM mostly.
arunssweet said:
Hi,
So with these kind of issues like heating/reboot, etc.... you mean to say that we have some kind of solutions, and not to bother though every phone faces the same issues, if am i correct.
And, we can go and grab this phone though we get it below 10k which has good features where we dont sunch phone.
I'm impressed with 2GB-RAM mostly.
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Hi. Thank you for reply.
Finally I have found solution.
I underclocked CPU to min 400 max 800 MHZ and set IO scheduler to noop (that is FIFO with very less CPU cycles)
I have found considerable less heat issue now without any lagging with COC. Also now battery lasts much longer than earlier. I am very happy. Cheers !
You could use this as a reference
Hey! For those wondering how the camera on the Yureka really is, here's a screencast of the same so that you get a feel of what it really is! youtu.be/oSkgd8jwCKs
I'm not allowed to post links so please add http:/ in front of the above address to view.
Else search for screen cast recordings on youtube of each phone. You'll get a feel of how the camera really is

User Review

Hey M5 user,
Could you provide your personal opinion on this device or probably a review, stating the pros and cons and expecting future updates and improvement.
So as to help me potential M5 buyer make the decision to purchase this phone.
Hello,
What? I thought you have it already
Here,
Best newly developed 21mp fastest camera, its true. The front 13mp camera is also awesome. You can use both cameras in one photo. You can say the camera is 2nd in line after the Z5 premium's camera. 4k video recording is awesome. If you are adding a memory card, get a very high speed memory card like samsung evo+ or Samsung Pro, which will help you take longer 4k videos, and the operations wont heat the device.
The brightness of the screen is very balanced. By adjusting the brightness from low to High, it wont loose any colors and contrast. just adjust according to your light conditions.
The sound(which is not specified anywhere on the official website) is best, like other premium Xperias.
Bluetooth, WiFi, network very fast.
Calling experience is awesome. You wont hear any surrounding disturbances through the microphone.
There are a some preloaded apps like Kindle, Linkedin etc that you will have to remove if you dont use.
The battery drain is an issue. We will have to wait for root unlocking of the boot loader and take total control over it. But the Stamina mode is awesome. just drains 1/2% or 1% of battery over night in stamina mode. It didn't even allow Google Play Services to load in the background. Then there is a Ultra Stamina mode which disables more features so seriously that it has to restart the phone when you deactivate it. It comes with the same 850mah charger that came with the old phones like xperia Tipo. You will need to get fast charger if you dont want to wait for 3.5 hours for charging(from 0% to 100%). Even a small portable power bank cuts down the charging time to less than 2.5 hours.
Good thing is they are no more selling our privacy to Facebook. They have pre-installed Facebook but it is removable, and no other facebook junk apps and widgets. If you remove facebook, make sure you also disable the 'Xperia for Facebook' background process.
Well if this is your budget, then xperia M5 is best for you. or else get z5 for much higher budget.
Will let you know after finding out more goodies in it.
Ketansa said:
Hello,
What? I thought you have it already
Here,
Best newly developed 21mp fastest camera, its true. The front 13mp camera is also awesome. You can use both cameras in one photo. You can say the camera is 2nd in line after the Z5 premium's camera. 4k video recording is awesome. If you are adding a memory card, get a very high speed memory card like samsung evo+ or Samsung Pro, which will help you take longer 4k videos, and the operations wont heat the device.
The brightness of the screen is very balanced. By adjusting the brightness from low to High, it wont loose any colors and contrast. just adjust according to your light conditions.
The sound(which is not specified anywhere on the official website) is best, like other premium Xperias.
Bluetooth, WiFi, network very fast.
Calling experience is awesome. You wont hear any surrounding disturbances through the microphone.
There are a some preloaded apps like Kindle, Linkedin etc that you will have to remove if you dont use.
The battery drain is an issue. We will have to wait for root unlocking of the boot loader and take total control over it. But the Stamina mode is awesome. just drains 1/2% or 1% of battery over night in stamina mode. It didn't even allow Google Play Services to load in the background. Then there is a Ultra Stamina mode which disables more features so seriously that it has to restart the phone when you deactivate it. It comes with the same 850mah charger that came with the old phones like xperia Tipo. You will need to get fast charger if you dont want to wait for 3.5 hours for charging(from 0% to 100%). Even a small portable power bank cuts down the charging time to less than 2.5 hours.
Good thing is they are no more selling our privacy to Facebook. They have pre-installed Facebook but it is removable, and no other facebook junk apps and widgets. If you remove facebook, make sure you also disable the 'Xperia for Facebook' background process.
Well if this is your budget, then xperia M5 is best for you. or else get z5 for much higher budget.
Will let you know after finding out more goodies in it.
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Thank you Ketansa for sharing, i experienced lag when taking photo with the demo unit. Please advise do you still encounter it when taking photo using your device.
If you are coming from Samsung I think the camera can be considered laggy, I come from Nexus 5, so the camera experience is much better for me on this phone. And with the 1.33 update, the PDAF seems more consistent. So I am overall happy with the camera, there's some flare issue though which I need to test more. There's too much haze around this area now so I don't have a good way to test the camera.
I am also trying out to figure out the battery issue manually. I have:
1. Whatsapp
2. Hangouts
3. LG G Watch
4. WiFi always on
5. Mobile Data Always on
Then I turned off/uninstalled the following:
1. Facebook
2. Facebook Messenger
3. Google Fit
4. Google Now
5. Location History
6. Auto-Sync (I only enable this when charging).
Quite happy with the battery, I will still have like 60% battery after 14 hours off charger, with around 1.5 hours screen on time.
Going to try re-enabling the stuffs one by one and see which one is the real battery drain.
what about shutter lag?
[email protected] said:
Thank you Ketansa for sharing, i experienced lag when taking photo with the demo unit. Please advise do you still encounter it when taking photo using your device.
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Hello,
No absolutely non-laggy in the final product. And it is the fastest among other brands that I have checked.
There is a new update. It solves the battery issue.
Also turn off the Android System WebView (its a resource and battery hog), you will see much difference.
Shutter lag is still there, for me, before and after the update to 1.33. Basically if you are moving, or the subject is moving, the photo is definitely not taken at the point you press and release the shutter, there's at least a 1 second delay.
More questions, it have support to OTG?,HDMI wired?Stereo speakers?,sound improvements like SDEE,xloud,clear phase,S-force.?.,image improvents like Bravia2,x-reality?,have front flash and dual rear flash ?Antutu Score?
Is the DSEE HX present? Possible to play high resolution audio?
I just brought the phone to repair as I am not able to charge the phone after using it for 2 weeks, the service center help changing hardwares in 3 days (good service), but the whole log of goods seem to have hardware issues, as the CS whisper (loud enough to let me hear) to herself that she getting many users complaint on mobile failures.
Battery have heat issue while charging and discharging imo.
Algebra the Bard
I have the phone for a week and here's my impressions:
My older phone was xperia z2 (it was stolen, that's why i have a m5 now) and seems to me the m5 is quite fast, has a better screen than z2, speakers are louder and the rear camera is obviously great.
The only thing worse comparing to z2 is the battery. But for me the battery phone handles a full day.
After the Z1 and Z2 I can just say I love the M5. I mean, at that price, IP68, fast and fluid, awesome cameras, stylish etc... why go again for a much more expensive Z Series? for the 0,25ms faster shutter and fingeprint reader? Really?
Only downside I see right now is the low participation of Custom Rom ...
jamespmi said:
After the Z1 and Z2 I can just say I love the M5. I mean, at that price, IP68, fast and fluid, awesome cameras, stylish etc... why go again for a much more expensive Z Series? for the 0,25ms faster shutter and fingeprint reader? Really?
Only downside I see right now is the low participation of Custom Rom ...
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Wait a few months and developers will eventually find themselves here.
the kernel of M5 is open sourced, so anyone can do a custom kernel (TWRP)
Kizoky said:
Wait a few months and developers will eventually find themselves here.
the kernel of M5 is open sourced, so anyone can do a custom kernel (TWRP)
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Is the kernel open sourced? I can't find the kernel source on Xperia Open Source Archives.
Is there any prevision of when m5 devices will receive the android 6.0?
aidfarh said:
Is the kernel open sourced? I can't find the kernel source on Xperia Open Source Archives.
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I don't know. You can always ask sony to release the source code to public
jonathangrag said:
Is there any prevision of when m5 devices will receive the android 6.0?
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good question, z5 devices have not only got MM but they have already received an UPDATE to it as well!!
Not compactible with VR Box or Google Cardboard. :'(
[email protected] said:
Hey M5 user,
Could you provide your personal opinion on this device or probably a review, stating the pros and cons and expecting future updates and improvement.
So as to help me potential M5 buyer make the decision to purchase this phone.
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[B']I have got a google cardboard and I was really willing to use with my phone. Sadly sony M series and C series are not compactible with VR effects. :'( [/B]

LG G3/G4 - Leagoo Shark 1 - Lenovo VIBE Shot Z90 - UMI Super

Hi Guys,
I've been reading reviews for a few days now and it is turning into a mud in my brain.
I was looking for a phone with at least HD resolution, with a decent camera to take a nice picture.
Could you guys make a suggestion based on the phones above, I think I narrowed it down to that area. I'm also open to alternatives if you can say why, because it is already a mess in my head to figure out why.
Thank you all in advance,
Andrei.
Hi.
I have Lenovo Vibe Sot (Z90-7) and camera is cool, battery and screen ok. The problem is Notification led that only works for charge.
Also I love LG G3/4 with good cameras and better battery (i think)

On audio call and camera

Hi guys,
Just sold my iPhone 6s Plus to come back to Droid.
During IFA in Berlin I felt in love with this Sony but many reviews are saying around the net: battery sucks, camera focus slow, in-call audio and music audio too low.
Can someone that got this phone give me some hint about this topic?
p.s. I can take it for about 270 like new.
ZetaKappa said:
Hi guys,
Just sold my iPhone 6s Plus to come back to Droid.
During IFA in Berlin I felt in love with this Sony but many reviews are saying around the net: battery sucks, camera focus slow, in-call audio and music audio too low.
Can someone that got this phone give me some hint about this topic?
p.s. I can take it for about 270 like new.
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Hi there, I recently got my XA1 Ultra after owning the Xperia X for just over a year and before that I owned a Xperia Z2 for 2 years. The X was a premium mid ranger and really did like it, but could of been a lot better. Jumping ship to XA1 Ultra felt slightly weird (bigger screen and mediatek chipset) as the colours don't look as intense as they were on my X, as for the battery I have had some great sessions from the XA1U and I personally think that this is down to the Helio P20 being very efficient on the battery.
Make sure you don't have Facebook installed as this can be battery heavy (kills my battery on my X) and I also use Greenify to force close apps that are running in the background to save battery. I have also installed Battery Care from Sony which records your charging pattern and will charge upto 90% and hit 100% at the time you 'wake up' etc.
As for the camera I can't say I have used it a lot but have used it now and then, I believe it uses the same rear module from the Z5 (I may be wrong but sure a fellow user told me this). As always many camera can struggle in low light but this camera seems to try and overcome that which is quite good, also let's not forget the awesome front flash!
As for in call audio I've had absolutely no problems with this whatsoever, as for the music audio being too low I've listened to a few of my tracks on the single speaker built into the phone and it's not the best but it's fairly decent considering there is only one speaker...
My only concerns at the moment I think are software based:
1) Sound can go 'tinny' like for 5 seconds or so and revert back to normal (you can really notice it and happens a lot)
2) Sometimes when waking the device the screen won't wake therefore you will have to wait 10 seconds or so or continuously press the power button.
3) SystemUI has crashed on me a few times, but it's not regular but I have seen elsewhere other people suffering from the same problem.
4) When installing a downloaded APK from third party site i.e. APK Mirror, when you go to install and it offers to press next or cancel, it won't let you press next therefore you can't install the APK. You have to restart the device and then the next button will work.
Sent from my Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra using XDA Labs
Just took it today and it seems awesome!
Sometimes its a Little bit slow opening apps or switching apps...maybe is gonna be better with oreo...
Camera battery and audio really Good
Thanks for your Great opinions

Is it worth buying this phone at 135$ or ~INR.9999 in 2018?

My main use is camera, video recording, custom ROMs, viper4android and an excellent display. So it it still worth buying today? What problems/limitations do you face with this phone?
thecool_guy2 said:
My main use is camera, video recording, custom ROMs, viper4android and an excellent display. So it it still worth buying today? What problems/limitations do you face with this phone?
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Nope. Not sure your carrier but if i wasn't on this phone I would spend a little extra and get a pixel. If camera is priority, go Samsung, maybe lg.
My phone, and my wife's z2, can barely multi-task without rebooting below 60% on battery. I used to stick with Moto but not any more.
Good luck
I have had the phone for a few days. Display is nice. But the camera reminds me of my Galaxy S3...a 2012 phone.
I think it's a steal at that price for a new phone. If you are not going to try the mods it's a good phone but the Z series main strength is the mods and that's where you can improve the camera (360 or zoom) and improve the battery and so on...
Battery life is great. Better than my former flagship HTC 10. Definitely worth buying as a secondary phone at that cheap price.
so i am the only one happy with the phone? with the battery mod i get 2 to 3 days with one charge, i mainly use it for facebook instagram and games with the gamepad, a couple 10 mins video call a day,music stream with various apps, online banking tickets management and the usual stuff you do with your phone nowadays.. multitasking is great and i haven´t had a reboot yet..i bought it for 200ish and i think this is already a great price, 135$ would be a no go for me. the z3 is 400ish where i am in EU and lacks the 3,5 jack. plus it´s super thin, sure camera isn´t the best but it does the job..it´s working great with the dual sim. i´m on stock oreo as i´m too afraid to go custom rom losing mods support...what do you guys use your phone for?
inaroom said:
so i am the only one happy with the phone? with the battery mod i get 2 to 3 days with one charge, i mainly use it for facebook instagram and games with the gamepad, a couple 10 mins video call a day,music stream with various apps, online banking tickets management and the usual stuff you do with your phone nowadays.. multitasking is great and i haven´t had a reboot yet..i bought it for 200ish and i think this is already a great price, 135$ would be a no go for me. the z3 is 400ish where i am in EU and lacks the 3,5 jack. plus it´s super thin, sure camera isn´t the best but it does the job..it´s working great with the dual sim. i´m on stock oreo as i´m too afraid to go custom rom losing mods support...what do you guys use your phone for?
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Agreed, it is thin and feels light for its size. I put on a 10g Mofi case for extra grip.
Bought for $US170 to use as a secondary phone (mainly internet browsing and Spotify Bluetooth streaming). Very happy. The screen looks like a Samsung.
I bought this phone two months ago, and I enjoy it every day, I love it. Beautiful screen, fast enough for everything I do on a phone, great battery life and it will get Android P. I can recommend this device for sure.

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