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4.2.2 update in UK??

When will the 4.2.2 update be released in the UK? Seems like it's been out for a while, yet my phone still hasn't found the update using either OTA or with PC Companion on my laptop.

We don't have the insight to say. Nobody has. And no crystal balls.
4.2.2 has been out for a few days only and is clearly rolling out across the piste.
Just wait patiently or use one of the other Generic ones if you're really that desperate. They're all basically the same apart from minor app differences.

I think Vodafone has released it someone on another forum updated his to 422 via Sony bridge on a Mac.

Never.... (joking)
Considering we were left out of the last few updates wouldn't surprise me if we are the last to get this one.
So I would guess a month
Sent from my Xperia Z with a carbon fibre case

I got the update yesterday on Vodafone UK
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium

Any splash screens on this firmware. Also do you have the FTF ?
Thanks

My phone didnt alert me but using PCC identified and upgraded last night. On VF UK branded handset

dyawlak said:
My phone didnt alert me but using PCC identified and upgraded last night
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You have a UK unbranded device? Customisation number 1270-7689? Or some other UK device?
Not booting up my PC to find out if this is true or not, as other methods of checking are still showing 434 as the latest available for UK unbranded.
Edit: I see you edited your post. Yes, most are aware that Vodafone have updated
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk 2

kingvortex said:
You have a UK unbranded device? Customisation number 1270-7689? Or some other UK device?
Not booting up my PC to find out if this is true or not, as other methods of checking are still showing 434 as the latest available for UK unbranded.
Edit: I see you edited your post. Yes, most are aware that Vodafone have updated
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Mines was a VF UK handset upgrade - so branded to them. The phone itself didn't report any system/software upgrades, but as soon as I ran up PCC and plugged it in, PCC kicked off the upgrade.

Just use the Sony original Japanese update it doesn't change the language or anything and everything works out is the official Sony update and u just flash it with a flash tool no wipe of data or anything and u can easily root it with doomlords rooting method. It's a one click root.
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Just change to a different generic customization. Some people seem to think that there is something special about UK firmware, but that isn't true at all (except that it seems to get updated last). All customizations contain the same baseband, kernel and core. The only difference is the bundled apps, build.prop and some overlays. I think 'Generic ES' is the best customization to change to. It contains all Sony apps (so you won't lose Video Unlimited or anything), of course it also contains all languages and it seems to get updates first.
Also, please stop asking when an update for a certain customization will be released. Nobody will be able to tell you, so it's completely useless to ask. There are ways enough to check the latest version for your customization. I have a list that I update daily or even multiple times a day, you can also create a browser bookmark to Sony's Firmware Update Server (see same thread) or you can use this web check: http://scavenger.ch/sonyupdate/.

Don't worry, it should come sometime this decade...we might even get the firmware update that everyone else has had for 2 months before 2017...wouldn't that be great?

murrayalex said:
Don't worry, it should come sometime this decade...we might even get the firmware update that everyone else has had for 2 months before 2017...wouldn't that be great?
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Instead of waiting weeks/months/ages and complaining, just change to a different firmware customization like everyone else did. What are you scared of? There's always the possibility of changing back to 'Generic UK'.

dante501 said:
Just use the Sony original Japanese update it doesn't change the language or anything and everything works out is the official Sony update and u just flash it with a flash tool
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Where can I find the Sony original Japanese update ftf?
Thanks

tonylee2000 said:
Where can I find the Sony original Japanese update ftf?
Thanks
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That doesn't exist. In Japan, the Xperia Z was only available through the carrier NTT DoCoMo, which had a slightly different version with a different model number (SO-02E).
Check this list for the available customizations: [INFO] Latest firmware version per customization (region/branding). For the UK, I would recommend 'Generic ES'.

Apollo89 said:
Instead of waiting weeks/months/ages and complaining, just change to a different firmware customization like everyone else did. What are you scared of? There's always the possibility of changing back to 'Generic UK'.
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I have xperia z hspa , and I don't want to change the customization , can I flash the TW one ?? or is there any other options for the c6602 ?

hamud.q said:
I have xperia z hspa , and I don't want to change the customization , can I flash the TW one ?? or is there any other options for the c6602 ?
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Downloading the 'Generic TW' FTF and flashing it with Flashtool, or changing your customization number in build.prop and updating with Sony PC Companion will give exactly the same result. 'Generic TW' is the only customization that has been updated for C6602. It also seems to get updates first each time. So I recommend to use that firmware.

I will sell my XZ and buy Galaxy S4 i think, its not about changing customization etc it shows how Sony treat UK customers...

qucharski said:
I will sell my XZ and buy Galaxy S4 i think, its not about changing customization etc it shows how Sony treat UK customers...
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Good luck with your (plastic) Galaxy S4 (with ugly *** TouchWiz) then. Hopefully Samsung will release updates faster to the UK
Do you really care so much about the 'Generic UK' customization? It's not like it contains any special features that can't be found in other customizations.

tonylee2000 said:
Where can I find the Sony original Japanese update ftf?
Thanks
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here you go download the whole thing unzip it flash with flashtool and ur done then use doomlord rooting and done
rom ftf https://uhub.netvigator.com/web/quickshare_filedownload.html#IaThdlku8TwZiL32NjkSjn34s::
doomlord root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472

Anyone know how тσ fix тнє offline charging on fw.245

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If you have the C5302, you can flash my version of the FTF. I created it with the chargemon files.
Its the Indian version, but except for the bloatware, everything should be the same I guess.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B89b7SRiDMOWclhKOTNSeXY5SGM/edit

Repair with sus
Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk 4

technaudio said:
Repair with sus
Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk 4
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didnt have this problem on the original Tmobile/Orange UK fw (.257).. Flashed the UK generic .211 and then repair/upgraded using SUS to .257 and no offline charging.
PS: Reflashed Orange fw, and offline charging is back. Seems the generic UK fw is missing the files...

ruwsoft said:
didnt have this problem on the original Tmobile/Orange UK fw (.257).. Flashed the UK generic .211 and then repair/upgraded using SUS to .257 and no offline charging.
PS: Reflashed Orange fw, and offline charging is back. Seems the generic UK fw is missing the files...
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You sure yours is c5302? Mine is from Orange UK and is 5303? I flashed the Russian .245 ftf and lost offline charging the same, but I did a repair with sus and got it back.
Sent from my SGP321 using Tapatalk 4

technaudio said:
You sure yours is c5302? Mine is from Orange UK and is 5303? I flashed the Russian .245 ftf and lost offline charging the same, but I did a repair with sus and got it back.
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Mine is C5303.. not a 5302.
I only flashed 'Xperia SP (C5303)_12.0.A.1.211_Customized UK 1272-4687 R7A' ftf found in another post here on xda and updated to the 1.257 using SUS. both fw didnt have offline charging.
I haven't flashed any of the 2.245 files at all.
I created my own ftf for Orange 1.257 by previously doing a repair on the original fw and flashed that ftf which brought back offline charging.

sarkar1990 said:
If you have the C5302, you can flash my version of the FTF. I created it with the chargemon files.
Its the Indian version, but except for the bloatware, everything should be the same I guess.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B89b7SRiDMOWclhKOTNSeXY5SGM/edit
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M from India too...I did not get the update so i downloaded your FTF and flashed thru flashtool....still i face the same issue....for some reason m not able to update from SUS it gives error after around 75% i've tried it on 2 various computers.....m still on locked bootloader.....

ruwsoft said:
Mine is C5303.. not a 5302.
I only flashed 'Xperia SP (C5303)_12.0.A.1.211_Customized UK 1272-4687 R7A' ftf found in another post here on xda and updated to the 1.257 using SUS. both fw didnt have offline charging.
I haven't flashed any of the 2.245 files at all.
I created my own ftf for Orange 1.257 by previously doing a repair on the original fw and flashed that ftf which brought back offline charging.
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Sounds like you've done all the same things as I have! I also made my own ftf of the orange fw as a backup!
Try flashing the Russian. 245 ftf with flashtool, see if that works? If offline charging is broken - it was on mine, then do repair with Sony update service NOT PC companion.
This has worked for me, and sounds like you've the exact same phone.
Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk 4

technaudio said:
Sounds like you've done all the same things as I have! I also made my own ftf of the orange fw as a backup!
Try flashing the Russian. 245 ftf with flashtool, see if that works? If offline charging is broken - it was on mine, then do repair with Sony update service NOT PC companion.
This has worked for me, and sounds like you've the exact same phone.
Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk 4
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I flashed Russian. 245 tft and the offline charging was ok. I repaired with SUS and I had same problem. I think the problem comes when u want ROOT it, something with the kernels. Waiting for the DoomLord's fix :fingers-crossed:

puneethv said:
M from India too...I did not get the update so i downloaded your FTF and flashed thru flashtool....still i face the same issue....for some reason m not able to update from SUS it gives error after around 75% i've tried it on 2 various computers.....m still on locked bootloader.....
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Have you rooted with doomlord's method? If so then there may be that problem. As for me I have an unlocked bootloader and I rooted using the pre rooted kernel and I don't have any issues. you may try that.
Sent from my C5302 using Tapatalk 4

after update .245 before root everything is ok no problem issue
but when root already it has problem
i think something wrong about kernel or script for root.
wait to fix

technaudio said:
Sounds like you've done all the same things as I have! I also made my own ftf of the orange fw as a backup!
Try flashing the Russian. 245 ftf with flashtool, see if that works? If offline charging is broken - it was on mine, then do repair with Sony update service NOT PC companion.
This has worked for me, and sounds like you've the exact same phone.
Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk 4
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I flashed the UK 1.211 ftf again and offline charging worked! Used SUS and did a software update (without factory reset) to 1.257 and offline charging works so far!
Guess something went wrong in flashing last time around

The latest firmware is the .245 and the problem appears when u wanna do ROOT. The problem is treated and solved maybe: HERE

Joku1981 said:
The latest firmware is the .245 and the problem appears when u wanna do ROOT. The problem is treated in the thread of DoomLord's Android Development Root
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Thanks for the info, but my problem was when moving from Orange .257 to UK generic .257 which has solved itself now. Latest firmware for UK is yet. 1.257. I rather wait for the 2.257 for UK to be released.

ruwsoft said:
Thanks for the info, but my problem was when moving from Orange .257 to UK generic .257 which has solved itself now. Latest firmware for UK is yet. 1.257. I rather wait for the 2.257 for UK to be released.
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I think you mean 2.245? I don't think we'll get it, I reckon we'll jump to the 2.250.
So you're on generic UK fw now? Is there much difference between that And the orange fw?
Also, re the post about rooting, I didn't root. I reckon the ftf I downloaded was faulty.
Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk 4

technaudio said:
I think you mean 2.245? I don't think we'll get it, I reckon we'll jump to the 2.250.
So you're on generic UK fw now? Is there much difference between that And the orange fw?
Also, re the post about rooting, I didn't root. I reckon the ftf I downloaded was faulty.
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Ah yes, I meant the 2.245.
Yes, I am on the Generic UK fw now. There seems to be not much difference between it and Orange. (Orange one had a app called 'Orange core services or so).
The dailymotion and Deezer apps are missing (and whatsapp as well I think). Both fw did have all the google stuff. Also McAfee security comes with UK and the uk update to 1.257 brought Box installed as well.
out of topic: does the led notifications work for whatsapp (if your using it)? Seems it didnt work for me. Yet to test Viber.. n facebook.

Yep, orange core services, no idea what that was for,
As for whatsapp, sometimes the led works, sometimes not?! I'm currently on the Russian 245 as the ram management seems a little better, but still not great. I did root it when on the 257 so u could adjust the minfree values to make the ram management better, but it broke nfc.
Sticking with the 245 for now, not rooted, as its just a tad better than the 257 .
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ruwsoft said:
Ah yes, I meant the 2.245.
Yes, I am on the Generic UK fw now. There seems to be not much difference between it and Orange. (Orange one had a app called 'Orange core services or so).
The dailymotion and Deezer apps are missing (and whatsapp as well I think). Both fw did have all the google stuff. Also McAfee security comes with UK and the uk update to 1.257 brought Box installed as well.
out of topic: does the led notifications work for whatsapp (if your using it)? Seems it didnt work for me. Yet to test Viber.. n facebook.
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I use Lightflow to configure the LED for all the apps' notification.
You may try that. You can set the color, rate of blinking and how you want to dismiss the LED notification.
I do have the pro version, but the lite version works great too. Try that out

technaudio said:
Yep, orange core services, no idea what that was for,
As for whatsapp, sometimes the led works, sometimes not?! I'm currently on the Russian 245 as the ram management seems a little better, but still not great. I did root it when on the 257 so u could adjust the minfree values to make the ram management better, but it broke nfc.
Sticking with the 245 for now, not rooted, as its just a tad better than the 257 .
Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk 4
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After a restart the led started to work for the whatsapp and works for facebook and viber too.
Only started to use the phone fully since last night..so hard to say on ram usage etc. Seems bit slower at times than the Xp T though. Also I've started to notice instances of the screen being blurry at times. Have you seen that happen? When the phone it booted up, on lock screen the clock goes blurry and becomes sharp. Then on general usage there are times of blurriness.

C9603 vs. C6902 + Customization Version

Two days ago I purchased the Z1 from a local retailer (Tel Aviv, Israel), not realizing that it was the C6902.
The problem is that its customization version is 1278-3595_R1A (software: 1272-6084_13.1.G.2.257.)
I hadn't realized that .257 cannot be rooted prior to updating to it because the OS prompted me to shortly after I first booted it up, so I was hoping to downgrade to .535, root, and update it to 4.3, and then install a custom ROM.
However, I gather from the thread with all the FTF collections (here) that no customization versions of 1278-3595_R1A exists. Does this meant that I can neither root nor install a custom OS?
(why I figured this is important: here.)
In conclusion, I assume that C9603 will get better and quicker dev support, so should I return my current C9602 and purchase the C9603 online (Ebay) while I still can?
Bonus question: why the hell does the C6902 even exists if it's just the C6903 without the LTE? Better to have it and not use it -- no?
(Note: LTE, or any form of 4G networks, including WiMix, is and will be unavailable here in Israel for the foreseeable future - at least to the general public.)
Thank you.

Just noticed that the title should be "C6903 vs. C6902 + Customization Version". I mistakenly misplaced the two digits in C6903.

Even ordering online has some problems. but any replacement to your phone is better!
Regards,
~J2C

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Even ordering online has some problems. but any replacement to your phone is better!
Regards,
~J2C
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Better in what regard?

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Better in what regard?
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you cant downgrade or root?

Just2Cause said:
you cant downgrade or root?
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That's what I'm unsure of - hence the pilgrimage for confirmation of my as of yet unverified findings thus far.

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That's what I'm unsure of - hence the pilgrimage for confirmation of my as of yet unverified findings thus far.
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You can flash ANY C6902 firmware.
I thought that there is something wrong preventing you from flashing another firmware ftf on your phone.
Regards,
~J2C

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You can flash ANY C6902 firmware.
I thought that there is something wrong preventing you from flashing another firmware ftf on your phone.
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~J2C
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Ah, then it seems I misunderstood where the different variations stand in terms of compatibility. I'll be installing the IN version soon and see how things go.
Thank you for the clarification.

We on the C5306 variant.

So its been like 10 days since the rollout for the Xperia SP android 4.3 started and we on the C5306 variant haven't got the update, why is that?
Sent from my Xperia Sp C5306.

I dont believe it is a good idea to post that question here on XDA due to the ammount of rumors and fake intel from many users.
I dont know actualy. C5306 is the one sold in the USA right? Perhaps the big operators like AT&T and Verizon have something to do with the update?

mrjraider said:
I dont believe it is a good idea to post that question here on XDA due to the ammount of rumors and fake intel from many users.
I dont know actualy. C5306 is the one sold in the USA right? Perhaps the big operators like AT&T and Verizon have something to do with the update?
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Yes, but I'm on an unlocked onee so any carrier-related-idiocy shouldn't affect the update on my end.
And yes I know where are you conning from I'm not asking a date, I just want to know why the update is taking so long to be pushed out.
Sent from my Xperia Sp C5306.

Ask Sony? There is a dedicated thread on the Talk.Sony website about the update...

the sad thing for us is that there isn't any c5306 firmware available

No c5303 update for UK unlocked either
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No c5303 update for UK unlocked either<br />
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Yes, that's right, but you can flash a CE firmware without any issue. We on the other hand don't even a have a single C5306 4.3 one.
Sent from my Xperia Sp C5306.

Just flash a C5303 ROM, I have a C5306 with the C5303 UK ROM for a week now without any problems.

wiidbzxt said:
Just flash a C5303 ROM, I have a C5306 with the C5306 UK ROM for a week now without any problems.
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Did the back up work? What did you excluded when you flashed it?
Sent from my Xperia Sp C5306.

feromgar said:
Did the back up work? What did you excluded when you flashed it?
Sent from my Xperia Sp C5306.
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No, backup won't work when you change a version of Android (in this case, 4.1 --> 4.3). So look for a backup app on the Play Store. I flashed everything on the ROM, though, I lost all my data (including photos and videos) saved on the internal memory. I think you can prevent that by ticking off the "wipe data" option on Flashtool, I'm not sure.
Even LTE works.

C5306 US owner here. Unlocked (basically any SP owner in the US is unlocked because it is not used by any major carrier). Still no update, even though the Sony Mobile US site for the SP shows that a new firmware has been out since 2/12. To be honest, after hearing all the issues, I don't want to update it until there is another 4.3 firmware update to see if things are fixed. 4.1.2 is working fine for me anyways.

There's a Mexican user telcel branded that actually update to 4.3, I'm Mexican too and I know that the only variant sold by telcel is 5306, because support LTE.... Maybe I'm wrong, but I saw that user in the 'news about 4.3 and 4.4'
Mine is 02 because is unbranded xD...
Also, u can flash a tft, maybe if u flash a C5303 variant u can keep LTE....
Also, PCC backup works even if u change android version, model, etc.

[Q] Downgrade from KK

Hello All,
After using using KK in my Z1 for a week, i am very pissed, i did not like it at all, it is very buggy, camera is very laggy, the **** restriction of SD Card with 3rd party apps, the separation of settings and notification in the notification bar, the phone get stuck several times which makes me to hard reset it, the phone get overheat very quickly while using the camera specially while taking pictures in a hot weather which finally will force stop the camera and show the message of high temp while trying to use the camera....
So I am thinking in taking my phone to customer service (but i have no time for that) or downgrading the phone to the last firmware before KK which was very good with no issues...
Please guide me on how to downgrade step by step with the name of tools needed.
P.S. I live in Middle East (Bahrain)
Thanks & Regards

Kingo90 said:
Hello All,
After using using KK in my Z1 for a week, i am very pissed, i did not like it at all, it is very buggy, camera is very laggy, the **** restriction of SD Card with 3rd party apps, the separation of settings and notification in the notification bar, the phone get stuck several times which makes me to hard reset it, the phone get overheat very quickly while using the camera specially while taking pictures in a hot weather which finally will force stop the camera and show the message of high temp while trying to use the camera....
So I am thinking in taking my phone to customer service (but i have no time for that) or downgrading the phone to the last firmware before KK which was very good with no issues...
Please guide me on how to downgrade step by step with the name of tools needed.
P.S. I live in Middle East (Bahrain)
Thanks & Regards
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Never tried the stock 4.4 but I'm on auras 4.4 rom and i'm quite happy with it. Anyways, I always use flashtool to downgrade or upgrade so check this

Ahki767 said:
Never tried the stock 4.4 but I'm on auras 4.4 rom and i'm quite happy with it. Anyways, I always use flashtool to downgrade or upgrade so check this
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Currently the phone is still new with me so i wanted to stick with the official firmwares until i get bored, then i will try the custom roms, Thanks for the link
Currently my build number is: 14.3.A.0.681 ( C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Generic MEA 1277-2882 in the thread)
So the one with JB should be the one before that build number which is: (C6903 14.2.A.1.136 Generic MEA 1277-2882_R2B in the thread)
That is right ? i should download 14.2.A.1.136 ?
Thanks

Kingo90 said:
Currently the phone is still new with me so i wanted to stick with the official firmwares until i get bored, then i will try the custom roms, Thanks for the link
Currently my build number is: 14.3.A.0.681 ( C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Generic MEA 1277-2882 in the thread)
So the one with JB should be the one before that build number which is: (C6903 14.2.A.1.136 Generic MEA 1277-2882_R2B in the thread)
That is right ? i should download 14.2.A.1.136 ?
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Yes the .136 is latest 4.3. Make sure to backup your internal storage if there is anything important on it as it'll be wiped

Ahki767 said:
Never tried the stock 4.4 but I'm on auras 4.4 rom and i'm quite happy with it. Anyways, I always use flashtool to downgrade or upgrade so check this
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Ahki767 said:
Yes the .136 is latest 4.3. Make sure to backup your internal storage if there is anything important on it as it'll be wiped
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Sure, Thank you very much mate :fingers-crossed:

If i downgrade to 4.3 from 4.4.2 because of sound bug, will my warrenty still be there if i use flashtools?

knudsen81 said:
If i downgrade to 4.3 from 4.4.2 because of sound bug, will my warrenty still be there if i use flashtools?
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Yes. Using Stock FTFs with Flashtool do not void your Warranty. Unlock Bootloader does.