Hi,
I am from UK and bought unbranded Xperia Z from Vodafone on the first day. Still have not got the 4.2.2 update through the phone or Sony PC Companion. I have not rooted the phone yet, as I am not that well verse with how to do it..
Can anyone tell me or give me links as to how to backup my data and update my Z to 4.2.2. Tried to do it from the links in the forum. Just confused as there are several of them, not sure which one to choose.
Thank you for the help.
Ram
Menu. Settings. About phone. Software update
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ram11 said:
Hi,
I am from UK and bought unbranded Xperia Z from Vodafone on the first day. Still have not got the 4.2.2 update through the phone or Sony PC Companion. I have not rooted the phone yet, as I am not that well verse with how to do it..
Can anyone tell me or give me links as to how to backup my data and update my Z to 4.2.2. Tried to do it from the links in the forum. Just confused as there are several of them, not sure which one to choose.
Thank you for the help.
Ram
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United Kingdom Vodafone UK 1270-9110 10.3.A.0.423 R7B 10.3.A.0.423 R7B
Z51 said:
Menu. Settings. About phone. Software update
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Unbelievable you are..
Sorry, we're both on the same boat, no unbranded UK firmware updates. Still waiting for an official reply as to why this is happening.
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Just got myself an Xperia z and it's an unbranded unlocked one, no update showing up when you go through settings about phone, update.
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Sorry guys but Sony's employee who is responsible for this update died 2 months ago,and only him has the password(top secret).
So during this 2 months,don't think that Sony has sit doing nothing,no... they still trying to hack his password but to no avail.
To Be Continued....
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lol, just what i thought :good: :laugh:
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Unbelievable you are..
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worked for me
Yeah, the unbranded UK owners are probably one of the last left to receive this update. I've been tempted to flash the Vodafone branded one as I'm with them anyway - just been too lazy :cyclops:
Just flash C6603 firmware from other country
If you really want 4.2.2 then just download flashtool and flash another countries un-customised firmware (I chose Spain, but it doesn't matter which one you use just make sure you flash the correct firmware C6603 or C6602).
Your phone does NOT have to be rooted
Your phone does NOT need recovery (CWM/TWRP)
and when UK Generic firmware gets released hopefully someone will upload the .ftf file and you can flash that (although there will be minute differences)
To recap:
Download flashtool
Download official 4.2.2 ftf (any country)
then once flashtool window is open then DRAG the ftf into the window and it will flash.
It's very easy, I encourage you to do it :good:
wolf0491 said:
I don't find update be any better than 4.1 so don't be to stressed guys. Unless your dying for lockscreen widgets? Haha
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The device heats up less easily. That alone makes 4.2.2 worth upgrading IMO
theprince1991 said:
If you really want 4.2.2 then just download flashtool and flash another countries un-customised firmware (I chose Spain, but it doesn't matter which one you use just make sure you flash the correct firmware C6603 or C6602).
Your phone does NOT have to be rooted
Your phone does NOT need recovery (CWM/TWRP)
and when UK Generic firmware gets released hopefully someone will upload the .ftf file and you can flash that (although there will be minute differences)
To recap:
Download flashtool
Download official 4.2.2 ftf (any country)
then once flashtool window is open then DRAG the ftf into the window and it will flash.
It's very easy, I encourage you to do it :good:
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Pretty much this. I feel bad for UK users but i'm in the same boat - Orange Romania sure take their sweet time trying to bake in all their useless bloatware. Vodafone Romania has had the update out for 3 weeks now.
I just have to find some time to flash an unbranded FTF (which will also get rid of the bloatware from Orange)
Wow really ? My xperia Z UK on Three got the update 2 weeks ago OTA.
Yesterday I got a notification on the desktop app about the update, so maybe it's a slower roll out :/
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This isn't a surprise to me to be honest, I had this with my desire hd, which was one of the first to come out. It was always the last to be updated, and this Xperia z is the same. One of the first batches to come out. It'll get done eventually.
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jonnyaztec said:
Wow really ? My xperia Z UK on Three got the update 2 weeks ago OTA.
Yesterday I got a notification on the desktop app about the update, so maybe it's a slower roll out :/
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Yes three has rolled it out, but us SIM free users we have nothing.
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Crocodile1973 said:
Yes three has rolled it out, but us SIM free users we have nothing.
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Just flash one of the many stock original sony ftf that are all over xda or online. I do not see the issue. Work fine isn't very complicated and u will have 4.2.2.
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Still waiting for 4.2.2 update on my stock Xperia Z. Shocking that network variants that have to go through more testing and red tape are being released before a stock fw. Sony really need to get better there!
While I agree it is pretty appalling service from Sony I decided to flash another region. Chose Generic DE in the end, seems to be identical save for the nfc icon which doesn't bother me.
Best decision I made, now I can actually enjoy the phone and look forward to quicker updates. Would be like I had bought the phone from Amazon Germany, which I did with my O4X as it had not launched in the uk anyway.
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Laird_Attwood said:
Still waiting for 4.2.2 update on my stock Xperia Z. Shocking that network variants that have to go through more testing and red tape are being released before a stock fw. Sony really need to get better there!
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Just flash an ftf stock from sony doesn't matter what region u use since they are pretty much all the same. JUST FLASH A 4.2.2 FTF AND YOU HAVE YOUR XPERIA Z UPDATED. I DONT SEE THE ISSUE.
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I just got a notification on my play and arc.. Downloading now yay
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No update with vodafone yet.
Who are you with?
Im with Optus but my Xperia was bought outright (unbranded) with 2.3.3.
I would seriously just flash the generic UK update and not bother with carrier branded firmware.
Do I need to be rooted to flash?
Nope. All you need is Flashtool and the generic uk file. You dont need to root at all
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Is this the ota update or the sony suite one?
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Is this the ota update or the sony suite one?
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Good question. If it's OTA I am totally gonna grab this when I get home.. don't wanna lose root.
Can you report if difference exists to nordic? Panorama 3d?
still not update OTA! I Have generic uk
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simmo,post the ftf file and you will be considered a hero
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simmo,post the ftf file and you will be considered a hero
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oh hell yeah
I'm yelling FTF here. Be that guy, post it man!
PSXperia?
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Free german xperia play.
Checked OTA, SEUS & SE PC Companion
No update avialable now
hey i think im going to piss off some people here...
my arc updated to 2.3.4 from generic UK and I just realised the 2.3.3 on my PLAY was a nordic ROM thats why i probably got the update..
I thought I had flashed the generic world tft.
I deserve to be flamed so flame on.
Sorry about this i didnt mean to get people's hopes up.
it will come by anyway
False alarm.. Let's just wait for it..
Rename the thread please..way to distracting.
Atleast you were honest =|
I just checked the latest firmware, for PLAY right now 2.3.4 only available on generic Nordic and generic Latin America (R800a)
I'm still sitting on my update notice for 2.3.3 (xloud) after flashing and rooting 2.3.2 with Generic UK. I'd much rather just update once, than update now and update soon after when 2.3.4 is released OTA.
HI. Just thought I'd let you guys know. I have an O2 Pay as you Go Xperia Z and .253 has just cropped up via OTA. Strange thing is, there was nothing available until I installed the eXistenz ROM, then when my phone rebooted, I checked and the update become available.
I take it if I flash the new update I will lose root? The new ROM is based on .253 (unbranded, I think).
Incidentally, the update is 10.1.1.A.1.253 and weighs in at 63.3Mb.
If you are using a custom Rom then this won't be the ota for an o2 payg handset.
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If you are using a custom Rom then this won't be the ota for an o2 payg handset.
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Yeah... It will be for whatever Rom the custom Rom was originally based on.
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ianrobbie said:
HI. Just thought I'd let you guys know. I have an O2 Pay as you Go Xperia Z and .253 has just cropped up via OTA. Strange thing is, there was nothing available until I installed the eXistenz ROM, then when my phone rebooted, I checked and the update become available.
I take it if I flash the new update I will lose root? The new ROM is based on .253 (unbranded, I think).
Incidentally, the update is 10.1.1.A.1.253 and weighs in at 63.3Mb.
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For future reference, add the Country to which you are referring in the title... as in O2 UK or O2 IE for instance. Avoids confusion/time wasting.
Xperia Z (C6603) Generic UK (.FTF)
Downloaded through Sony PC Companion, decrypted and repackaged by Flashtool.
Android version: 4.2.2
Baseband: 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110057-39
Kernel: 3.4.0-g3865184 [email protected] #1 Tue Jul 2 07:57:34 2013
Build number: 10.3.1.A.0.244
Customization Version: 1270-7689 R5B
Branding: Generic UK
Country: United Kingdom
NFC Icon: Yes
This works on ANY Xperia Z (C6603).
Your Xperia Z does NOT have to be rooted.
Your Xperia Z does NOT have to be bootloader unlocked.
This does NOT re-lock a SIM unlocked phone (unlocking is ONCE and PERMANENT).
This does NOT unlock your bootloader.
Download:
C6603_10.3.1.A.0.244_Generic UK.part1.rar - 512.00 MB
C6603_10.3.1.A.0.244_Generic UK.part2.rar - 235.76 MB
You must download both files to the same directory then extract with WinRAR or similar software of your preference.
MD5 of extracted FTF file: e23d3cd96a9b86e07b8376d95ab3ecde
I advise checking the MD5 sum of the file you extract matches the above value with md5summer or similar software of your preference before you flash it.
How to flash stock roms in FTF format.
If you are flashing this over a newer firmware version, then a full wipe is essential.
build.prop:C6603_10.3.1.A.0.244_GenericUK_build_prop.rar - 3.10 KB
Enjoy!
Thanks for this, I was happily running the Belgium FTF but am happier having the real UK release
Thank you!
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You're welcome.
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cheers mate, I was going to vo via .434 and then ota update this but the .434 didn't wanna play nice lol so went straight to this
Straight after installing it on my first reboot I was offered new versions of all the Sony apps so today has been a wonderful day of updates
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Straight after installing it on my first reboot I was offered new versions of all the Sony apps so today has been a wonderful day of updates
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yep, it took ages, but the UK is finally caught up with the rest of the world.
NOT encountering any issues so far with .244!
. 244 is a huge improvement, speed wise over 434. I had seriously bad slow downs on that, apps would take seconds to switch and open, gone immediately with this build. I updated via PC Companion and rooted with the 434 kernel.
It would be nice to see these FTFs released with separate kernels we can flash back to after rooting.
EDIT: The main reason I suggest it is for people who don't download the FTFs (due to slow speeds etc) but update via Sony, and just need the kernel to flash back after rootong. If you had the FTF you could just exclude everything else anyway so it's a non issue.
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alias_neo said:
. 244 is a huge improvement, speed wise over 434. I had seriously bad slow downs on that, apps would take seconds to switch and open, gone immediately with this build. I updated via PC Companion and rooted with the 434 kernel.
It would be nice to see these FTFs released with separate kernels we can flash back to after rooting.
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You can create your own ftf that include only the kernel by following the guides available here.
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gm007 said:
You can create your own ftf that include only the kernel by following the guides available here.
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Of course I can, but then everyone would have to do the same, when they wanted to root newer ROMS with kernel changes, it was just a suggestion to help everyone else out a little
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Of course I can, but then everyone would have to do the same, when they wanted to root newer ROMS with kernel changes, it was just a suggestion to help everyone else out a little
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Everyone wouldn't have to create a 'kernel only' FTF if you uploaded it and shared it here after you created it, just like everyone hasn't got to create this complete FTF.
In any case, all of the 244 releases use the same kernel, so the FTFs released by DooMLoRD in his rooting thread are all that's needed for now.
In the case of future updates, if I create and upload an FTF, I will most probably include a kernel FTF in the post for rooting purposes.
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No lte support in this rom
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Richy99 said:
No lte support in this rom
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What do you mean? It's a C6603 rom, therefore has LTE support.
Enter *#*#7378423#*#* in the dialler, then look in Service info -> Configuration. What does it say under 'Working bands'?
Edit: What network provider are you using?
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Richy99 said:
No lte support in this rom
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Yes it does. It works great :thumbup:
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Mine has the lte support to. Has anyone noticed the wallet settings have gone in the previous UK generic build they where there
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it isn't showing under network modes in the network settings
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it isn't showing under network modes in the network settings
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What network provider are you using? The option might only show up if your provider has LTE capabilities (not sure on this).
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What network provider are you using? The option might only show up if your provider has LTE capabilities (not sure on this).
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it was there on the .423 custom rom I was using and i'm on three
Flash the firmware with full wipe.
It should be available in the menu even if you don't have lte service.
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yeah that is my next option a full wipe, pain in the arse mind
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it was there on the .423 custom rom I was using and i'm on three
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Ah, the LTE option should always show up then. I was unsure on that.
In any case, 3 UK don't have LTE yet, do they?
If you want the option to show up that badly, then try flashing again with no wipe first. After that, if it doesn't solve the issue, your only option is a wipe.
Perhaps something got messed up if you flashed over a custom rom with no wipe.
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Xperia gb have confirmed today at 12pm the update is now rolling.
https://mobile.twitter.com/sonyxperiagb/status/435020753285967872
Connect up your phones to pcc and if your updated be kind enough to upload the ftf.
rstorabb said:
Xperia gb have confirmed today at 12pm the update is now rolling.
https://mobile.twitter.com/sonyxperiagb/status/435020753285967872
Connect up your phones to pcc and if your updated be kind enough to upload the ftf.
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Its suppose to have started on Tuesday last week but seems Vodafone UK has it.
So will this be the generic UK version? Should be nice to see a hopefully smoother 4.3 than what I'm currently using.
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So will this be the generic UK version? Should be nice to see a hopefully smoother 4.3 than what I'm currently using.
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Can you please upload the generic UK ftf you have.
Kind of thinking this isn't rolling out...lol
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Maybe its stuck in traffic on the M25.
I think what they have actually confirmed is they have no idea what's going on and they are quite happy to ignore one of their biggest markets.....
I hope we get this by the end of Feb, because after that, their website will be lying.
Cant be much different to the Generic Austrailia firmware. Why is it taking so long !
Does anyone have a link to the Vodafone UK 266 FTF?
Its in a thread soemone started specifically about the vodafone UK version a few pages back now. Id not bother though unless you're rooting straight off, its better than the CE in my opinion but has some voda specific bloat and is still sluggish at times.
Ive decided to just try the Existenz rom which sounds like a nice tweaked version and pre-rooted to boot.
maybe some progress:
Well my number is there as getting it so I will check when I get home but not holding my breath.
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Whilst it'd be nice to have a proper Generic UK one id still hold out for the next version in case it has some good fixes in.
Still nothing...
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Anyone received yet?
I've given up waiting, but my cust number supposedly has the update, ive flashed eXistenZ Ultra and everything works great, even got 4G on Three, couldn't get that on stock 4.1. I'm still on a locked bootloader so no warranty loss.
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donk165 said:
I've given up waiting, but my cust number supposedly has the update, ive flashed eXistenZ Ultra and everything works great, even got 4G on Three, couldn't get that on stock 4.1. I'm still on a locked bootloader so no warranty loss.
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Might try this myself. I thought you couldn't flash other roms with locked bootloader
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Might try this myself. I thought you couldn't flash other roms with locked bootloader
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If you check the eXistenZ thread, there are instructions to install on locked bootloaders. I think only stock based ROMs can flashed on locked bootloader.
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If you check the eXistenZ thread, there are instructions to install on locked bootloaders. I think only stock based ROMs can flashed on locked bootloader.
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Right. Thanks
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We have a news thread for this kind of news guys.. We do not need a lot of threads about the long waited 4.3 update: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516663
At last, I got a notification on my Z1 about the KitKat update being ready. Did anybody else receive this yet.
Think I'll hold off for a while though, since after flashing the French FTF have downgraded to 4.3 because of some problems I was having with dialler (when trying to make a credit card payment by phone, the pressed key was registering twice or more times).
Please let me know if you install this on your phone as to whether bug free.
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Hi Guys and Gals,
Seems that I may have been a bit premature in announcing the UK Unbranded Xperia Z1's availability over FOTA.
The FTF that I used to downgrade to 4.3 was C903_14.2.A.1.136_Global-LTE_1277-2880_R1B, consequently the update notification for KitKat that I received is probably for the 'Global' version as well.
The confusing thing for me is that the 'Global' version has been out for weeks and my downgrade to 4.3 has been running for weeks also, but yet I only received the upgrade notification yesterday.
But I guess tha'ts by the by, so guys and gals, apologies for getting your hopes up, and back to the long wait for our UK update.
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At last, I got a notification on my Z1 about the KitKat update being ready. Did anybody else receive this yet.
Think I'll hold off for a while though, since after flashing the French FTF have downgraded to 4.3 because of some problems I was having with dialler (when trying to make a credit card payment by phone, the pressed key was registering twice or more times).
Please let me know if you install this on your phone as to whether bug free.
Thanks.
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I don't want to be the first to jump! Although using Sony Xperia KitKat on the Tablet Z2 for a few days has made me warm to it somewhat.
I wonder if it's the same build, or if it has any updates.
It'll be the same build though.
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I don't want to be the first to jump! Although using Sony Xperia KitKat on the Tablet Z2 for a few days has made me warm to it somewhat.
I wonder if it's the same build, or if it has any updates.
It'll be the same build though.
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The tablet Z2 is out?
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I don't want to be the first to jump! Although using Sony Xperia KitKat on the Tablet Z2 for a few days has made me warm to it somewhat.
I wonder if it's the same build, or if it has any updates.
It'll be the same build though.
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Think I'll bite the bullet and do the upgrade tomorrow afternoon. Can't risk it now , since at work in the morning so need a fully functioning phone and knowing me and sods law.
Will report back once updated, but maybe someone else will get there before me and feedback.
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At last, I got a notification on my Z1 about the KitKat update being ready. Did anybody else receive this yet.
Think I'll hold off for a while though, since after flashing the French FTF have downgraded to 4.3 because of some problems I was having with dialler (when trying to make a credit card payment by phone, the pressed key was registering twice or more times).
Please let me know if you install this on your phone as to whether bug free.
Thanks.
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Just checked mine and there's no ota ready for my Z1
Which 4.3 ftf did you flash back to?
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OP flashed a french ftf not UK unbranded, that's most likely why he got update notification.
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Yes he did, but he also said that there were problems with it so he downgraded to 4.3 so which 4.3 did he use?
Edit : never mind I just checked pcc and still no update
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The tablet Z2 is out?
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Yeah. Had mine pre ordered from the Sony store since forever. It got delivered on Wednesday. It's a winner. Love it.
It's also made me want kitkat on my Z1 phone
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Yes he did, but he also said that there were problems with it so he downgraded to 4.3 so which 4.3 did he use?
Edit : never mind I just checked pcc and still no update
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Nothing for me. Think it might have been a false alarm, perhaps one of the bug fix otas that's kicking around
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Yeah. Had mine pre ordered from the Sony store since forever. It got delivered on Wednesday. It's a winner. Love it.
It's also made me want kitkat on my Z1 phone
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Nothing for me. Think it might have been a false alarm, perhaps one of the bug fix otas that's kicking around
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Probably oh well and the wait goes on
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I got the pc update for 4.4 in the uk ages ago but I flashed nuts rom instead. I think after a week when french 4.4 came out uk rom was out.
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adamo86 said:
I got the pc update for 4.4 in the uk ages ago but I flashed nuts rom instead. I think after a week when french 4.4 came out uk rom was out.
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Carrier branded, presumably. Vodafone?
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Carrier branded, presumably. Vodafone?
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Probably I was using weres rom and I think I flashed Vodafone or generic kernel can't remember.
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