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Android 4.3 Xperia Z

What are peoples thoughts and opinions on another potential Android update in the coming months? I haven't seen any other threads on this yet so that's why it's being created.

Don't think much to it still waiting for 4.2.2 so won't hold my breath
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there is allready an 4.3 AOSP rom for XZ: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2376908

kistigun said:
there is allready an 4.3 AOSP rom for XZ: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2376908
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While there's already AOSP I'm wondering what new stuff Sony can bring to their Stock Firmware to be honest, 4.3 uses the 3.6 Kernel yes?

kistigun said:
there is allready an 4.3 AOSP rom for XZ: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2376908
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at least 3 months

wright_ac said:
While there's already AOSP I'm wondering what new stuff Sony can bring to their Stock Firmware to be honest, 4.3 uses the 3.6 Kernel yes?
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well the leaked 4.3 for the enxus 4 still uses 3.4 kernel

http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2013/07/25/on-android-jelly-bean-4-3/#more-9209

spencer24 said:
Don't think much to it still waiting for 4.2.2 so won't hold my breath
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I wonder why u still waiting and didn't flash an ftf stock 4.2.2 yet? U don't even need to be route to flash them.
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spencer24 said:
Don't think much to it still waiting for 4.2.2 so won't hold my breath
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If you haven't yet received the update that's most likely your carriers problem, most of the ppl here got it already... sorry mate. :-\
Sony has already confirmed that Xperia Z and in fact all their current flagships will receive 4.3. The only question is when?
Sz.
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When isn't even a question to be asking at this point, could be a few months to potentially six months or a year until we get it, while they're streamlining their processes to get you the software, enjoy 4.2.2 for a bit!

dante501 said:
I wonder why u still waiting and didn't flash an ftf stock 4.2.2 yet? U don't even need to be route to flash them.
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press_enter said:
If you haven't yet received the update that's most likely your carriers problem, most of the ppl here got it already... sorry mate. :-\
Sony has already confirmed that Xperia Z and in fact all their current flagships will receive 4.3. The only question is when?
Sz.
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Just flashed .244 much better than .423 my phone is unbranded so no carrier we are now 4 update behind everyone else and we shouldn't have to flash roms to get an update no one else has to why should we that's why I won't hold my breath.

spencer24 said:
Just flashed .244 much better than .423 my phone is unbranded so no carrier we are now 4 update behind everyone else and we shouldn't have to flash roms to get an update no one else has to why should we that's why I won't hold my breath.
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Funny thing. The unbranded Xperia z got updates later then the branded one. And flashing an ftf is basically the same as doing the official update. In either case u use a flashtool or sony companion. Same thing basically.. So ur complain about it is so what wrong. Because in either case ur phone needs to be hooked up to the pc mac or whatever to update.
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dante501 said:
Funny thing. The unbranded Xperia z got updates later then the branded one. And flashing an ftf is basically the same as doing the official update. In either case u use a flashtool or sony companion. Same thing basically.. So ur complain about it is so what wrong. Because in either case ur phone needs to be hooked up to the pc mac or whatever to update.
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The point is we shouldn't have to we don't want special treatment we just want the same as everyone else.
If my phone broke under warranty would Sony say your phone is UK unbranded fix it yourself? I don't think so.
I just don't swallow their lies quite as easy as some people do.

What has any of this got to do with the subject of this thread?
Please take pointless complaining about not receiving updates elsewhere. Preferably another forum altogether.
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Well ok I see. For me it wasn't a big deal because like I said no matter if my phone would have told me there is an update I still would have to hook it up to my laptop install sony companion and then update. Basically the same as installing flashtool and then flashing an ftf. So both end up being the same step to update. And one question are u able to root the 244 update? And what makes it better then the 423 update?
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dante501 said:
Well ok I see. For me it wasn't a big deal because like I said no matter if my phone would have told me there is an update I still would have to hook it up to my laptop install sony companion and then update. Basically the same as installing flashtool and then flashing an ftf. So both end up being the same step to update. And one question are u able to root the 244 update? And what makes it better then the 423 update?
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The .224 I believe is much quicker and smoother It's sorted out allot of the lag you get with .423.
Yes it can be rooted Doomlord sorted it out. It's a bit of a rigmarole but it works.
If your not on it try it its definitely better.

spencer24 said:
The .224 I believe is much quicker and smoother It's sorted out allot of the lag you get with .423.
Yes it can be rooted Doomlord sorted it out. It's a bit of a rigmarole but it works.
If your not on it try it its definitely better.
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Yeah not on it yet didn't feel like rooting it. As u just mention I saw that there is a root for this version but right now I am kinda lazy to do all that stuff right now. But I am pretty sure I will pretty soon update to that version. Or maybe skip until 4.3. Not sure.
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What has any of this got to do with the subject of this thread?
Please take pointless complaining about not receiving updates elsewhere. Preferably another forum altogether.
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It has lots to do with it. Sony are spouting on about all these update and we in the UK aren't getting any.
and I'm certainly not gonna kiss Sony butt they've given us nothing and I'm gonna tell everyone I can including Sony on this open forum and others how much they suck so people can make a clear and informed decision before being duped into buying their products.

It is pointless complaining and some of us are sick and tired of every single thread regarding updates being infested with it. Even unrelated threads about Android 4.3 such as this one.
1. Go to Sony's support forum and complain there. Nobody here really cares or can help you with your 'problem'.
2. You are on a development site. Any update is available here minutes after it's released, negating the need to whine about it not being available for your region.
Just as an aside, I am also from the UK. I simply flashed another regions software when 423 was released and moved on. I will be updating to the latest software this afternoon. No pointless complaining from my part.
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Sony announced that 4.3 will be available 'early August'. We all know what early means
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White balance setting coming to Z1

Hi guys here are some good news regarding the "yellow tint" problem in our Z1s (I hope it'll make affected screens look the same as the "white ones" )
We will add a setting for adjusting the white balance for the display in an upcoming update for Z1. I don't have any date for when the update will be available but it's planned for the beginning of next year.
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source:
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z1/Xperia-Z1-C6903-Display-Issue-Yellow-Hue-Tint/td-p/391521/page/7?sl=y&sso_no_log=y

Thanks for the heads up mate!

paniczklos said:
Hi guys here are some good news regarding the "yellow tint" problem in our Z1s (I hope it'll make affected screens look the same as the "white ones" )
source:
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z1/Xperia-Z1-C6903-Display-Issue-Yellow-Hue-Tint/td-p/391521/page/7?sl=y&sso_no_log=y
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Awesome, only thing bugging me is the 'for an update planned for beginning of next year'. Hope that doesn't mean 4.3 is postponed till then... (Maybe it means 4.3 in december and 4.4 beginning next year... can't imagine though)

Yes, 4.3 this month and 4.4 next year is what has been promised to us by Sony
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dagrim1 said:
Awesome, only thing bugging me is the 'for an update planned for beginning of next year'. Hope that doesn't mean 4.3 is postponed till then... (Maybe it means 4.3 in december and 4.4 beginning next year... can't imagine though)
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early next year could mean anytime in Q1 which is what we expect to be the time frame of 4.4 release, nothing official though

Awesome news.
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gregbradley said:
Yes, 4.3 this month and 4.4 next year is what has been promised to us by Sony
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Sony did? I thought it was pure speculation, good news
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Whoa. Great news. But a bit disappointed that they said it's planned for the beginning of next year. I was hoping for sometime sooner.

negrobembon said:
Sony did? I thought it was pure speculation, good news
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Yes they did
Here's an update timeline (scroll down):
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-z1/

Z Ultra Kitkat update out. We should be getting it REAL SOON

http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia...ly_s_now_getting_android_kitkat-news-7989.php
Z Ultra starts getting it today... Can't wait to get it on the Z1
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Let's hope it will be "real soon" i'm tired of waiting.

jancarlos1597 said:
Let's hope it will be "real soon" i'm tired of waiting.
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Yes. It's so tiring. Especially when we wait some improvements from a firmware that have many of lacks.
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I like how the source is xda itself lol

According to xperiablog there's no 4k,tap2wake,smart call handling in the build. That's really upsetting. At least they could've given tap2wake...

if they give us all the new features of the z2 then there is no reason to upgrade. i dont expect anything special from the kitkat update

kantk20111 said:
According to xperiablog there's no 4k,tap2wake,smart call handling in the build. That's really upsetting. At least they could've given tap2wake...
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If they did this ppl wont buy the z2. But xda is always here to make the best out of our phones.

iain26 said:
if they give us all the new features of the z2 then there is no reason to upgrade. i dont expect anything special from the kitkat update
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Agree. Less expecting means less disappointed.
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Shame on you sony! I will never EVER buy sony products! Why it took month to change 4.3 to 4.4? Any new feature???
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@ArashMiniStar
Wha?! You're disappointed coz they took a month to update?! Seriously?? I had the LG 4X HD and it was waiting like forever..
Dude, go get a Nexus or GPe phone..
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seriously. in a perfect world people like that should have to pass a test before given internet access.

mikailmohammed said:
If they did this ppl wont buy the z2. But xda is always here to make the best out of our phones.
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I just wanted tap2wake, thr rest could be easily ported . Even my tablet z has that feature

omnius1 said:
seriously. in a perfect world people like that should have to pass a test before given internet access.
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why???

It's normal behavior, in fact it makes no sense to wait long for "nothing"... but now as many have said the failure to implement all the features of z2 with an update is linked to the interests of the company ... who would rise from z1 to z2 if you can get the same thing at a lower price?
And this is the main problem of the technology, not only of Sony
However this is xda
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Nowhere in the sourced thread does it mention the update is rolling out. Unless I missed something, only the random HK/Chinese user that got it is mentioned.

kantk20111 said:
I just wanted tap2wake, thr rest could be easily ported . Even my tablet z has that feature
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even tape2wake can be ported but i think u might need to unlock BL
i had it on my xperia z
for me all what matters is that our developers gets the new kernel as hopefully it will increase our device performance !
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I am certainly not gonna find excuses for Sony's despicable behaviour. Z1 is only 6 months old, it should be fully supported and get all the new features it can handle. We helped Sony become more relevant in the mobile market and that's how they reward their customers? They really expect us to pay 600$ twice a year if we want a decent update? That's just dishonest! Shame on you Sony!!!

I just want kit kat and its default kit kat features, tap 2 wake and maybe if I'm lucky the abilty to display the homescreen wallpaper on the lockscreen so i can have Muzei LW on both
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Man guys, chill.. You don't even know what's coming and are raging like mad.
Why? You have no idea fellas, so just sit this out and wait and see
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qatrium said:
@ArashMiniStar
Wha?! You're disappointed coz they took a month to update?! Seriously?? I had the LG 4X HD and it was waiting like forever..
Dude, go get a Nexus or GPe phone..
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Month? More like 4!

Marshmallow roll out 10/5 but not for us

A quick info share....
According to Neowin Marshmallow will begin to roll out on new devices starting October 5th
Maybe Asus will roll 5.1x to us as a treat

Hopefully...

Better yet, they skip 5.1.1 and go straight to marshmallow...
Probably too much to hope for though...

Anything that gets rid of the android OS drain would be nice.
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Did we even get the stage fright patch

Frankenberrie said:
Did we even get the stage fright patch
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Not yet AFAIK
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umesswitme said:
Not yet AFAIK
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Yes we did, I believe it was either 90 or 97 on the 551ML...

Firmware 32.2.a.5.11 release. November security update

Released for z5 e6603, and i supouse for others soon

Everybody gots the update, sony isnt racist

I think some ppl with 6653 already have update https://xpericheck.com/device/E6653
Russia is also in the list, but there are no OTA.

Will I lose my root of I do the ota? ?

Caffeineshock said:
Will I lose my root of I do the ota? ?
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It won't update!
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Caffeineshock said:
Will I lose my root of I do the ota? ?
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You will brick your Z5 when you update with OTA due unlocked bl
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Does anyone know something about Generic GLOBAL? I read about it the first time with this update.

This update is stupid. Why not NOUGAT?!

albertobom said:
This update is stupid. Why not NOUGAT?!
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May be there's a delay of Nougat for Z5 Series

albertobom said:
This update is stupid. Why not NOUGAT?!
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ytheekshana said:
May be there's a delay of Nougat for Z5 Series
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Don't wait for Nougat before February...

albertobom said:
This update is stupid. Why not NOUGAT?!
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An update is never stupid. Security update is useful

MaxPayne3004 said:
An update is never stupid. Security update is useful
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Why release a minor update now and a huge update(nougat) in a few weeks? Thats stupid for me.

albertobom said:
Why release a minor update now and a huge update(nougat) in a few weeks? Thats stupid for me.
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Sony could probably use the security patches across to nougat and to add there have been some important finds that needed to be patched
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albertobom said:
Why release a minor update now and a huge update(nougat) in a few weeks? Thats stupid for me.
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few weeks? they said xz and x perf on arround october, they update it december. it will delay at least 1 month.

Envious_Data said:
Sony could probably use the security patches across to nougat and to add there have been some important finds that needed to be patched
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Not been around Sony long? You might be lucky to get it before Feb

egemaster said:
few weeks? they said xz and x perf on arround october, they update it december. it will delay at least 1 month.
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Think that hit the servers on last day of November.
My guess is nougat lands now or mid January after the change freeze, as we've just had the security update mid January now looks favourite.
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Customized AU is LTE or 4G icon?

BR4DOKYBrazil said:
Customized AU is LTE or 4G icon?
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4g
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goRt said:
Think that hit the servers on last day of November.
My guess is nougat lands now or mid January after the change freeze, as we've just had the security update mid January now looks favourite.
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Probably next month, because z3 got mm month after z5 i think.
Z5 recieved mm in march and z3 in april
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Hmm bought my z5 couple weeks ago and already got 2 updates thats much more than apple updates and they say andoid doesnt get updates like Apple shame I already unlocked bl