Android 14 is here. Here's what's changed - FP5.UT20.B.041.20240624

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Hi everyone! :slight_smile:

I’m happy to report that the A14 update seems to have solved two problems I previously had on my FP5.

First, the operator name shown on the lockscreen is always displayed correctly now (related topic: Operator name cut off in the lock screen).

Second, I’m not experiencing refresh rate problems when using the proximity sensor in calls anymore (related topic:
Refresh rate slowing down after using proximity sensor).

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@yvmuell I might be the minority but I do wish to have a NFC icon in my status bar whenever I enable this function. Is there any way I can get it back post update?

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I dont know :person_shrugging:

In the topic is an App mentioned to remove it maybe you can bring it back that way as well

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dont just stop there. Android15 is almost there. Keep up the pace. Monthly updates and OS Branch Upgrades. Thanks.

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Hello, I am happy Fairphone 5 user since last year.
i updated to Android 14 today and the phone is very sluggish.

Is this normal? I already restarted a couple of times but still not as quick as it was on Android 13.

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My reasonable guess is that it could be normal after the major update (that’s my first). My phone even reported throttling after the update (sic!), with normal temperature so I assume it was still processing

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The duality of man.

Will be interesting to see which side will have the most users.

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For completeness' sake, the RELEASE NOTES are up by now, but just contain a link to the blog post that is already mirrored at the top of this topic here.

List of Android 14 releases

Fairphone OS version B.041

Release date: 15th July 2024
Android version: 14
Software Version: FP5.UT20.B.041
Security Patch Level: 5th July 2024

Changes

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Maybe your Refresh Rate got set back to 60hz. Go into Settings->Display and check if it’s 60hz or 90hz. 90hz uses a bit more Battery but is a much nicer experience overall because it’s much smoother and more responsive.

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I can’t see any difference between 60, 90 or 120Hz refresh rate, might be different for others, but for sure it doesn’t make the phone react ‘sluggish’.

I think it’s the usual bunch of background processes that are running after a major update. When all is set and done, it’s easier to compare how the phone performs with Android 14.

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Now, I also have the update with T-Mobile Germany.
All works very well. Good Work from Fairphone.
Greetings Martin

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I’m so glad those bouncing icons in the status bar are gone… That really gave a buggy vibe 24/7. Other than that it’s a good major release. No issues so far. It indeed is more sluggish now, I’ll factory reset my phone as soon as I have the time. Usually that’s the easiest and quickest way forward. Other than that, no regressions found yet. Best major release I’ve seen so far from FP. I am somewhat disappointed, some longstanding bugs are still not resolved…

Now, just please release proper case protection and then this phone starts to look mature :nerd_face: My FP5 builds up more wear and tear with this “protection case” compared to my FP4. Dirt gets in it, it’s not as tight, so friction causes scratches. And of course, it doesn’t protect the screen. I wonder if this design was a mistake, because I find it hard to believe this design was intended. You can also see that the fingerprint scanner cut out isn’t centered. So it really looks like the wrong dimensions were used.

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Got the update like a day after the release announcement. And I havent commented on this thread because of just how… I have nothing to say. The back gesture arrow, when you drag from the side of the screen, is mildly different. And that is all I can notice. I dont feel any improvements, nor any performance degradations. Things just work as they always have. That is generally a good thing.
I made the mistake of hyping myself up for some revolutionary, big overarching rework. That didnt come to be. But I’m still okay with the update. It’s all good.

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I always use a battery pack. This rationale is nonsensical for me.

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If AoD is removed I’m selling my FP5 and moving away from Fairphone as a company and unfortunately that means moving away from the fair phone industry. Ironically, the opposite of the stated Fairphone mission…

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For context, AoD was a major factor on my decision to go for the FP5 over FP4 but at this point I wouldn’t trust Fairphone so I would just move away entirely. Funny how for 8+ years of support promised I start losing essential (for me) features within 1 year. This is basically a scam, hopefully unintentional.

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Sorry to read that but it is understandable.

I was surprised not to find a LED but discovered that now “AOD was the new LED”

If it is removed Fairphone team must give us a how-to get notified of lissed calls, messages and other notifications.

I’m not updating to A14 as long as I don’t have such a solution.

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You get notified by activating the screen, like on most of the smartphones out there without an OLED screen. I don’t get the problem.

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