General Android 12 update: 61.1.A.2.211 [Information, bugs and Reports]

[Evil_Sephiroth]

Another to the list (reported in the Sony community too):
Google Photo APP won't play videos.
Trying to open any 4K or HDR video with Google Photos (the default app gallery) makes the app to freeze, and then you can not play any type of video. Solved only by restarting the phone.

Tried right now after reading this (i normally use the old album app from sony cause i don't like google photo app) and my google photo freeze only with 4K HDR video. with 4k only no HDR all work fine.

No problem with old album app

 

[Sharro]

After Bluetooth pairing with my 2 computers I can't add them to smartlock. Says to turn on bluetoot in the device or move the phone closer.

With car bluetooth adding worked but it doesn't seem to be respecting smart lock.

Can anybody else confirm this ?

 

[Frederick888]

Tried right now after reading this (i normally use the old album app from sony cause i don't like google photo app) and my google photo freeze only with 4K HDR video. with 4k only no HDR all work fine.

No problem with old album app

Just updated to 61.1.A.2.211. XQ-BC72 HK. Google Photos version 5.79.0.430335708. Haven't restarted since the update.

Played the factory sample videos (Taste shot on Xperia & Jumanji, both are 3840x1644 HDR) without any issue. Not sure if this is a model thing or this is an issue with 4K as in 3840x2160 (I haven't tried 2160p)?

 

[Evil_Sephiroth]

Just updated to 61.1.A.2.211. XQ-BC72 HK. Google Photos version 5.79.0.430335708. Haven't restarted since the update.

Played the factory sample videos (Taste shot on Xperia & Jumanji, both are 3840x1644 HDR) without any issue. Not sure if this is a model thing or this is an issue with 4K as in 3840x2160 (I haven't tried 2160p)?

Try with 4K and HDR on and make a video yourself

 

[Frederick888]

Try with 4K and HDR on and make a video yourself

Ah yup, shoot a 2160p HDR video and was able to reproduce this issue.

 

[hotcakes_shinku]

Just got this update for my HK MKIII. The problem I had with adding widgets to third party launchers has been fixed. It doesn't crash anymore.

 

[Evil_Sephiroth]

Ah yup, shoot a 2160p HDR video and was able to reproduce this issue.

Yeah just if 4K+HDR is active. 4K HDR off work fine

 

[Frederick888]

With Battery Care set to 80% always, if I start charging when battery level is exactly 80% atm, it still charges past 80% until it's full

 

[jaseman]

With Battery Care set to 80% always, if I start charging when battery level is exactly 80% atm, it still charges past 80% until it's full

Seems like a minor bug at how the software reads battery capacity level. I never tried charging when the phone is at 80% (I too use battery care 80%) but why? If you only want to charge to 80%, and the battery % reads 80% then why try to charge it? Sometimes I think people look for bugs whether they exist or not. YMMV

 

[Frederick888]

Seems like a minor bug at how the software reads battery capacity level. I never tried charging when the phone is at 80% (I too use battery care 80%) but why? If you only want to charge to 80%, and the battery % reads 80% then why try to charge it? Sometimes I think people look for bugs whether they exist or not. YMMV

Because how easy wireless charging is.

For example I'm watching TV and I just lifted my phone to check emails for like 10 seconds. Then without noticing it's already charged to 80% cos I wanna get back to what I was watching, I simply put it back onto the wireless charger. So obviously I'm not 'trying to charge it' (or 'looking for bugs'), but an hour later when I have a look at my phone again I'm like wth why the battery is full.

 

[jaseman]

Because how easy wireless charging is.

For example I'm watching TV and I just lifted my phone to check emails for like 10 seconds. Then without noticing it's already charged to 80% cos I wanna get back to what I was watching, I simply put it back onto the wireless charger. So obviously I'm not 'trying to charge it' (or 'looking for bugs'), but an hour later when I have a look at my phone again I'm like wth why the battery is full.

I guess the real test would be to plug it in at 80% to see if it does the same thing as when placing it on a wireless charger. At least that will help narrow down whether it's a charging bug all around, or just something to do with the wireless feature (which I have never used on any phone)???

 

[SirRobin78]

Am I wrong or is the notification led not working anymore? I can see the led only when charging...

 

[Frederick888]

I guess the real test would be to plug it in at 80% to see if it does the same thing as when placing it on a wireless charger. At least that will help narrow down whether it's a charging bug all around, or just something to do with the wireless feature (which I have never used on any phone)???

Yup it also happens with a cable. It however does not happen if Battery Care is set to 90% always, so perhaps they simply messed up a comparison operator somewhere. Guess I'll stick to 90% always now.

 

[Frederick888]

Am I wrong or is the notification led not working anymore? I can see the led only when charging...

I just texted myself from another phone and LED lit up normally. Check if Settings -> Notifications -> Use LED light to show incoming notifications is on?

 

[hotcakes_shinku]

Also check if the LED is enabled for each of the app notifications that you want to see them on for.

 

[jaseman]

Yup it also happens with a cable. It however does not happen if Battery Care is set to 90% always, so perhaps they simply messed up a comparison operator somewhere. Guess I'll stick to 90% always now.

The thing I do not like most about 80% is that when it reaches 80% the LED doesn't change to green like it does for 90%. Seems like they missed something in the settings. Minor issue but it should work properly.

 

[q173242]

Am I wrong or is the notification led not working anymore? I can see the led only when charging...

The same for me: LED notification is very inconsistent. Sometimes it works, sometimes not. Started with A12 update (I already did full reset and software recovery via Xperia Companion).

 

[mrufka122]

This update is just terrible. Paid a lot of money for my xperia 1 Iii and can't fully use it. The phone app crashes constantly but even if it happens that it doesn't, it won't save all the photos taken. It also happens that other apps freeze from time to time. When you restart or just turn off the phone it doesn't come on and you can't turn it on other way but by taking out and putting back in the sim card. Terrible. Besides when I called Sony Poland, they told me that they are not responsible for the update (wonder who is) and it's the phone that is broken and needs to be sent for repairing. Funny. Everything worked perfectly before the update. Big shame sony. I'm disappointed. I have a phone I bought mainly for its camera and can't use it. Hope you'll fix fairly quick

 

[Evil_Sephiroth]

This update is just terrible. Paid a lot of money for my xperia 1 Iii and can't fully use it. The phone app crashes constantly but even if it happens that it doesn't, it won't save all the photos taken. It also happens that other apps freeze from time to time. When you restart or just turn off the phone it doesn't come on and you can't turn it on other way but by taking out and putting back in the sim card. Terrible. Besides when I called Sony Poland, they told me that they are not responsible for the update (wonder who is) and it's the phone that is broken and needs to be sent for repairing. Funny. Everything worked perfectly before the update. Big shame sony. I'm disappointed. I have a phone I bought mainly for its camera and can't use it. Hope you'll fix fairly quick

This seems more an issue of your terminal. Try redownloading the FW and make a fresh install.

Except the common issue of 4K HDR video i have nothing similar to you. It could easily be your xperia that is faulty or an issue with OTAS or other updates

 

[Masterblop]

This update is just terrible. Paid a lot of money for my xperia 1 Iii and can't fully use it. The phone app crashes constantly but even if it happens that it doesn't, it won't save all the photos taken. It also happens that other apps freeze from time to time. When you restart or just turn off the phone it doesn't come on and you can't turn it on other way but by taking out and putting back in the sim card. Terrible. Besides when I called Sony Poland, they told me that they are not responsible for the update (wonder who is) and it's the phone that is broken and needs to be sent for repairing. Funny. Everything worked perfectly before the update. Big shame sony. I'm disappointed. I have a phone I bought mainly for its camera and can't use it. Hope you'll fix fairly quick

I have very similar problems, but it is not necessary to remove the SIM card, just wait 5 seconds (after turning off the phone) and hold down the power key, until the phone vibrates and the display turns on.
That said, apps crashing and closing, you tube stopping video playing and freezing, camera crashing randomly, I think this update is the worst Sony has ever released