Z5 E6653 32.3.A.0.372 update can't find contacts 'groups' anymore

Well the title says it all. In the Z5 Nougat update; Have 'groups' been removed from contacts cause I can't find it ?

 

no one ?

 

@Drcspy

recently i have upgrade my Z5 to this Firmware and it is stunning.... Perfectly Functioning
the link is here....
https://mega.nz/#!OoRHWaIT!rd2KL67OIHQYVQaCnl9yyvUcgE_HAv93PRH1GtZ_I-M

And it is about 2.73 GB.

Instructions:
https://www.androidpit.de/sony-xperia-z5-android-update

You need only Xperifirm and Flashtool only and the rest is in an English... follow the instructions and Enjoy it ;-)
I have the AU Version, because it is not necessary which language version you downloaded it...

Enjoy

 

@Drcspy

and i have no problems and groups are also there.... maybe you have settings problems or you can install it again and
follow the instructions carefully maybe you find out what you have done wrong....

 

Thanks

This is the FTF file I've used

"Device: Xperia Z5 (E6653)
CDA: 1298-7277
Market: Australia
Operator: Customized AU
Network: GENERIC
Version: 32.3.A.0.372 / R4D
Size: 2.71 GB"

It installed fine and yes I"m quite familiar with Flashtool.

I have read many comments on the internet of people saying that in Nougat they can't find the contacts/groups function.

How or where EXACTLY did you find the groups function ? Please detail the steps.

 

@Drcspy

send me your screen shot... and

maybe follow this:

Create a Contact:

1. Open the apps drawer
2. Launch “Contacts”
3. Tap “+” and select an account type, or tap “No backup” to store the contact locally
4. Enter the contact’s phone number and name in the appropriate fields
5. Add any additional details you desire and tap “Save”

Create a Contact from a Message:

1. Launch “Messaging”
2. Tap the “Contacts” icon
3. Tap “Save”
4. Select an existing contact, or tap “Create new”
5. Edit the contact information as you desire, and tap “Save” when ready

Edit a Contact:

1. Launch “Contacts”
2. Select the contact you want to edit
3. Tap “Edit” (icon shaped like a pencil)
4. Edit the necessary details
5. Tap “Save” when ready

Import Contacts from the SD Card:

1. Open “Contacts”
2. Press “Menu”
3. Tap “Import contacts” > “SD card”
4. Select the contact file you want to import
5. Tap “OK”

Import Contacts from the SIM Card:

1. Launch “Contacts”
2. Press “Menu”
3. Tap “Import contacts” > “SIM card”
4. Select the contacts you want to import
5. Tap “Import all”

Add a Contact to Speed Dial:

1. On the home screen, tap a blank area
2. Tap “Widgets & Apps” in the customization menu
3. Tap “Shortcuts”
4. Tap the “Direct Dial” widget
5. Select the contact you want to associate with the direct dial widget

Delete Contacts:

1. Open “Contacts”
2. Browse for, then tap & hold the contact you want to remove
3. If you want to delete all of your contacts you can tap the icon depicting an arrow pointing down, and select “Mark all”
4. Tap “Trash can” and tap “Delete” to confirm

Add a Contact to an Existing Caller Group:

1. Launch “Contacts”
2. Select the contact you want to add to a group
3. Tap “Edit”
4. Tap the bar under “Groups” and select the desired group
5. Tap “Save”

Add Contacts to Favorites:

1. Open “Contacts”
2. Select the desired contact
3. Tap the icon shaped like a “Star” to add the contact to favorites
4. To view your list of favorite contacts, tap the “Favorites” icon in the “Contacts” application

Read more: https://cellphoneforums.net/sony-er...age-contacts-caller-groups.html#ixzz4XpXgQrNA

 

@Drcspy

the Basic is same to follow on all Xperia devices.... and maybe you should also create a backup file from your original Android Firmware
which was installed at the time your purchased it.... normaly it is an Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

 

Add a Contact to an Existing Caller Group:

1. Launch “Contacts”
2. Select the contact you want to add to a group
3. Tap “Edit”
4. Tap the bar under “Groups” and select the desired group
5. Tap “Save

REALLY ?
I have NOUGAT.
WHERE is the functionality you're talking about as above ?
It doesn't exist.
Please don't bother posting instructions to things which don't work.

 

@Drcspy

as i told you i have made a´backup from my Old Firmware Marshmallow version and planted it in Android Nougat so it takes in it perfectly....

but it seems you have tried to installled it as a new Version....

as above it is not only one methode to follow !!! there are many options as you can see... maybe one of them could function on your device....

 

HI

thanks for replying I do apreciate it. However I'm having a bit of trouble understanding what you say you've done. you say you "
made a´backup from my Old Firmware Marshmallow version and planted it in Android Nougat so it takes in it perfectly...."

Did you mean a backup of the APK file relevant to the contacts function ? Or a backup of the contacts ? Or what ?

I have simply used an FTF file of nougat and Flashtool to flash the FTF 'over' the existing installation thus retaining all my apps and settings and information, however the nougat contacts functionalities seem different and I can't find the 'groups' function. I'm not the only person missing this either.

So, again, how/what did you do to retain the marshmallow contacts function within nougat ?