Hi my xperia Z1 has still not updated or given me any notifications. I connected it to PC and checked with sony PC Companion but it is still saying that my phone is updated with the latest version. What should I do?
Thank you
Matt
Which country do you live? And which provider are you on? Do you have a branded or unbranded device? Which model of Z1 do you have( for example: mine is c6903)? Is PC Companion updated to the latest version? As you can read there are many possible factors why your device hasn't got the update yet! Updates are rolled out in phases! You can decide to wait or you can update via flashtool( flash a ftf, no root needed)
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ripbrucelee said:
Which country do you live? And which provider are you on? Do you have a branded or unbranded device? Which model of Z1 do you have( for example: mine is c6903)? Is PC Companion updated to the latest version? As you can read there are many possible factors why your device hasn't got the update yet! Updates are rolled out in phases! You can decide to wait or you can update via flashtool( flash a ftf, no root needed)
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Hi there and thanks for reply. To answer your questions, I happen to live in Malta in Europe, and my provider is Vodafone. The sony z1 is an original buy and branded. My model is also C6903. I will check if I happen to have the latest update of PC Companion. I actually prefer to wait some more rather than update manually. What do you recommend?
Matt
matgal3 said:
Hi there and thanks for reply. To answer your questions, I happen to live in Malta in Europe, and my provider is Vodafone. The sony z1 is an original buy and branded. My model is also C6903. I will check if I happen to have the latest update of PC Companion. I actually prefer to wait some more rather than update manually. What do you recommend?
Matt
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I would suggest you manual flashing, my girlfriends Z1 was same branded as mine (Polish orange), I was sick of waiting for update and flashed the global version on my own, she still didn't recieve 4.4.2 update.
I was also scared before flashing firmware, but now am cool n happy with kitkat, imma give you link to my thread about flashing it(am also total noob when comes about phones), its easy-peasy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51426528
Why flash a custom ftf
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Why flash a custom ftf
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Is not Custom that one, is Global Stock.
Sorry I meant to say, why not just flash a custom ftf, or a stock 4.4.2, bypass the official way of updating
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Jay794 said:
Sorry I meant to say, why not just flash a custom ftf, or a stock 4.4.2, bypass the official way of updating
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Yep, I agree with that, he should not wait for the Official one but just use Flashtool and flash the Latest or Custom FTF..
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I live in Netherlands, there is no update for my xperia t yet.
I use macbook and Sony Bridge for Mac, i also asked to my friend who has also xperia t and use windows, he has also no update in here.
http://www.androidcentral.com/sony-xperia-t-jelly-bean-update-rolling-out-now
I live in the Netherlands to, and I got the update.
Do you have a carrier branded phone?
If so that might be the problem.
Btw, Sony update center on the phone didn't give me an update either.
I just checked pcc and voila, there it was
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erhangulsum said:
I live in Netherlands, there is no update for my xperia t yet.
I use macbook and Sony Bridge for Mac, i also asked to my friend who has also xperia t and use windows, he has also no update in here.
http://www.androidcentral.com/sony-xperia-t-jelly-bean-update-rolling-out-now
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It depends on the branding of your phone. Give it a few days or weeks and the update will arrive. Right now in The Netherlands Vodafone and KPN/Hi-branded devices haven't received the update yet, I'm not sure about the others. T-Mobile NL Skyfall edition is out.
crazymister said:
I live in the Netherlands to, and I got the update.
Do you have a carrier branded phone?
If so that might be the problem.
Btw, Sony update center on the phone didn't give me an update either.
I just checked pcc and voila, there it was
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Ambroos said:
It depends on the branding of your phone. Give it a few days or weeks and the update will arrive. Right now in The Netherlands Vodafone and KPN/Hi-branded devices haven't received the update yet, I'm not sure about the others. T-Mobile NL Skyfall edition is out.
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i had my phone with tmobile but i flashed Stock Firmware 7.0.A.3.223 on my phone, which is much faster than tmobile version
Well, I'm T-Mobile user to. Just go back then, download my Ftf from the all in one thread. It's blazing fast, and removed all the bloatware myself
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crazymister said:
Well, I'm T-Mobile user to. Just go back then, download my Ftf from the all in one thread. It's blazing fast, and removed all the bloatware myself
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i dont want to flash it again, install apps, settings one more time. i used backup but it didnt work good.
i think i cant update with sony bridge for mac, i flashed a stock rom from xda, maybe it doesnt update with sony bridge.
i am not sure
This is what i have now, still no update!
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erhangulsum said:
This is what i have now, still no update!
Verstuurd van mijn LT30p met Tapatalk
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Are you with Unlocked bootloader? In your signature have this text.
Lock your bootloader before update with PcC or Update Service, when you receive notification for update to 4.1.2 on pc.
Monipeev said:
Are you with Unlocked bootloader? In your signature have this text.
Lock your bootloader before update with PcC or Update Service, when you receive notification for update to 4.1.2 on pc.
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yes, i have unlocked bootloader. i think this is my problem, thats why i cant update with sony bridge. ?
Yes that is the reason for it indeed. Either use flashtool or lock your bootloader
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Thanks, how can i lock my bootloader again?
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Use the flashtool
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Use the flashtool
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i think i cant do it without flashtool is this the easiest way without loosing my apps and settings? i dont want backup and restore them, last time didnt work good and i had to install one by one again...
erhangulsum said:
i think i cant do it without flashtool is this the easiest way without loosing my apps and settings? i dont want backup and restore them, last time didnt work good and i had to install one by one again...
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Since currently your bootloader is unlocked, you're probably rooted as well so just backup all your apps using TitaniumBackup.
Then re-lock, update via PCC, then unlock again, root again, restore all your apps and data via TitaniumBackup
I actually don't understand why you don't want to just flash the available FTF around, no need to go thru the hassle of re-lock/unlock again.
Rycon33 said:
Since currently your bootloader is unlocked, you're probably rooted as well so just backup all your apps using TitaniumBackup.
Then re-lock, update via PCC, then unlock again, root again, restore all your apps and data via TitaniumBackup
I actually don't understand why you don't want to just flash the available FTF around, no need to go thru the hassle of re-lock/unlock again.
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i dont have root. i will relock with flashtool tomorrow. and then update via pcc and no more unlocking i am tired of installing roms, root etc with my phones
will i use any data or app if i just relock my phone?
Anyone else still waiting for the update? Getting nothing from PCC here in the UK on an unbranded T
Same here no jelly bean in the UK on none branded T.
o2 UK..
Hi everyone...
I am on o2 in the UK and this arrived today..
Now off to read about the benefits and changes..
Ofiaich
Still nothing on my UK generic XperiaT. Want to get this update asap but don't want to have to start fresh on my phone again as touching very close to my data limit this bill month and I am monitoring it with the android system app which I am sure the stats will be wiped if I flash one of the available FTF files available.
I have flashed jb with flashtool, my friend has same phone and he used as out from sony without root etc. He has still no update from sony. He is also in Netherlands... Its strange that received no update...
I have been checking the website and refreshing pc companion for a while now. No update and i emailed Sony and they gave a generic reply that didnt help .
I dont mind waiting for the OTA, i was just wondering if anyone in the UK had got the update yet?
For reference:
Build Number- 12.0.A.1.257
Model Number -C503
Android Version- 4.1.2
Baseband version- 8960A-AAAAATAZQ-40031007-06
Flash it using flashtool
Xperia SP Trinityy V
Desire HD -LorD ClockaN ICe CreamSandwhicH
iPhone 4S But thats irrelivent Here
Nope no UK update yet,you can use the ftf files with flashtools and update phone with these,I have used the Russian ftf I am in UK no probs
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zolaisugly said:
Nope no UK update yet,you can use the ftf files with flashtools and update phone with these,I have used the Russian ftf I am in UK no probs
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Is the wifi issue fixed ? :fingers-crossed:
For some yes others no.....I don't have prob with WiFi so for me
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Had the same but when used that software repair tool from Sony. My Phone was recovered with .245 even I had. 257 earlier.
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Im on O2 UK and i've got the update waiting in my notifications, just not done it yet!
Got it like a week ago.
I bought the phone unlocked just over a week ago and updated it straight away to .245.
Have you tried using 'SUS' rather than PC Companion?
bartmw said:
Had the same but when used that software repair tool from Sony. My Phone was recovered with .245 even I had. 257 earlier.
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Thanks ill try that today and see if its does the same for me
I loaded PC Companion and it said .257 was the latest. I then rooted and loaded a custom ROM based on .245 then tried PC Companion again and it said a new update was available and listed .245.
gandalf_grey91 said:
I loaded PC Companion and it said .257 was the latest. I then rooted and loaded a custom ROM based on .245 then tried PC Companion again and it said a new update was available and listed .245.
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Sony seem to control their updates by "SI" number (have a look under the back panel of your phone for your 'original' one). The SI number relates to a specific market, i.e. factory unlocked UK, EE UK, Vodafone UK, etc. will all have different SI numbers and all get updates at different times.
The reason you have an update available now where you didn't previously is because the custom ROM you flashed has a different SI number than your original phone came with -- you can verify this by checking your SI number against the one in your build.prop file on the line "ro.semc.version.cust".
MagicMagicD said:
Sony seem to control their updates by "SI" number (have a look under the back panel of your phone for your 'original' one). The SI number relates to a specific market, i.e. factory unlocked UK, EE UK, Vodafone UK, etc. will all have different SI numbers and all get updates at different times.
The reason you have an update available now where you didn't previously is because the custom ROM you flashed has a different SI number than your original phone came with -- you can verify this by checking your SI number against the one in your build.prop file on the line "ro.semc.version.cust".
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My SI seems to be : 1271-6912
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My SI seems to be : 1271-6912
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Which is different to mine (a factory unlocked UK device). Your choices now are to either wait until your carrier has signed off the latest firmware, at which point the update will show up in SUS and probably on PC Companion too, or you can take matters in to your own hands...
Im livin in germany and I was also on 257 and sus and system said, that Im up to date (o2 provider).
So I decided, to flash the 245 fw manually with the flashtool via pc, cause I didnt want to wait.
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Which is different to mine (a factory unlocked UK device). Your choices now are to either wait until your carrier has signed off the latest firmware, at which point the update will show up in SUS and probably on PC Companion too, or you can take matters in to your own hands...
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Thanks for the info, ill think ill just wait for the OTA.
yo-meister said:
Im on O2 UK and i've got the update waiting in my notifications, just not done it yet!
Got it like a week ago.
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MagicMagicD said:
I bought the phone unlocked just over a week ago and updated it straight away to .245.
Have you tried using 'SUS' rather than PC Companion?
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Can you guys share your firmwares please, I'm waiting for a UK 245 fw!
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technaudio said:
Can you guys share your firmwares please, I'm waiting for a UK 245 fw!
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Flash it with flashtool
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ykdr-scott said:
Flash it with flashtool
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Yeah that's great. But nobody has made and shared one yet!
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Hi
Anyone here with bell? Just got my new Z and it's still on 4.1.2. When I check for update it says up-to-date. I had a ZL before and it had 4,2,2 on bell.
How about other Z users with bell? What version are you guys on? How do I update without connecting the phone to a pc?
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Got a new one recently too, it's probably going to be early to mid 2014 I read somewhere.
vhl71 said:
Hi
Anyone here with bell? Just got my new Z and it's still on 4.1.2. When I check for update it says up-to-date. I had a ZL before and it had 4,2,2 on bell.
How about other Z users with bell? What version are you guys on? How do I update without connecting the phone to a pc?
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U might wan new firmware,u can just googled it..im on 4.2.2 n the 4.3 is coming.just google it bro
I don't want to download and use other firmware loaders to update the phone. why isn't my phone updating it automatically? I called bell and they say xperia z is still on 4.1.2 with them
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I am Currently Running C6603 10.4.B.0.569 Commercial&Journalists (4.3) on my Bell Xperia Z and is working great have a look at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565584
So bell firmware is still 4.1.2? I just want to confirm. I know there are other firmware out there. But I wanted to know what version bell is on right now,
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You can safely flash a .67 firmware. I used the generic ES one and everything works fine, including LTE.
Yes as of now its 4.1.2 stock on bell xperia z
Teslarage said:
You can safely flash a .67 firmware. I used the generic ES one and everything works fine, including LTE.
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i have done any flashing in my whole life..so i;m a total newbie..how do i do this? its a brand new phone and i dont want to brick it!!
vhl71 said:
i have done any flashing in my whole life..so i;m a total newbie..how do i do this? its a brand new phone and i dont want to brick it!!
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Check out the stickied thread - 'Getting started' there is a guide to using Flashtool there. It's very simple and easy, and works well.
Teslarage said:
Check out the stickied thread - 'Getting started' there is a guide to using Flashtool there. It's very simple and easy, and works well.
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will my warranty be void if i flash it with 4.2.2?
Also i checked the flash tool video from sony - it says it can only be used with unlockable bootloader versions. My phone says the boot loader is not unlockable. I just bought this phone from bell. Can someone give me basic newbie instructions on how to get 4.2.2 on it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342415
Can i use this rom with the flash tool for my xperia z? will it work with Bell?..It says C6603 but my model is C6616
Bell Xperia Z C6616
Just wanted to let ya know,
i recieved the update for 4.3 on my Bell Xperia Z C6616 (Canada) Today.
Updating now
I have C6906 from Bell and i can't wait for bell to release 4.3
can i just flash unbranded 257 using flash tool
and use pc companion to update to 290?
my phone is not sim unlocked yet / never touched boot-loader / didn't even bother rooting it.
I am still on stock 534
thanks in advance guys
yes
As Greg already said - yes.
Branded version is same ROM but without a craps from your carrier.
So, not only you'll be able to flash it without any problems but you'll be very happy when you see that your phone is little bit faster and "cleaner".
Also, if you want to unlock SIM lock (if it's available on your device), you can do that by simple code order via Internet.
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gregbradley said:
yes
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funky0308 said:
As Greg already said - yes.
Branded version is same ROM but without a craps from your carrier.
So, not only you'll be able to flash it without any problems but you'll be very happy when you see that your phone is little bit faster and "cleaner".
Also, if you want to unlock SIM lock (if it's available on your device), you can do that by simple code order via Internet.
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Thanks guys!
I see few postings about problems upgrading such as losing imei or sim not accepting. since my z1 isnt rooted i wont be able to make any ta backups. Am i still clear to go?
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choihan06 said:
Thanks guys!
I see few postings about problems upgrading such as losing imei or sim not accepting. since my z1 isnt rooted i wont be able to make any ta backups. Am i still clear to go?
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yes
I started with an EE Z1. Since then it's been generic European, generic global, and currently on Generic Nordic (so I can have 4.3). You'll be.fine
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choihan06 said:
I have C6906 from Bell and i can't wait for bell to release 4.3
can i just flash unbranded 257 using flash tool
and use pc companion to update to 290?
my phone is not sim unlocked yet / never touched boot-loader / didn't even bother rooting it.
I am still on stock 534
thanks in advance guys
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I've got the same phone from bell. First thing I did was flash an unbranded ROM. Bell has a few bloat apps that I hate. Best part is if you flash unbranded you don;t need to wait for updates. I got my update through PC Companion the day it was released.
Search the forums please.
choihan06 said:
I have C6906 from Bell and i can't wait for bell to release 4.3
can i just flash unbranded 257 using flash tool
and use pc companion to update to 290?
my phone is not sim unlocked yet / never touched boot-loader / didn't even bother rooting it.
I am still on stock 534
thanks in advance guys
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Already been discussed here in detail.
Sony Xperia Z1 > Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > Debrand xperia Z1?
I'm also on Bell with a c6906 and have done exactly what you are asking about and you will be fine. In case you didn't know we can't unlock our bootloader so the fix in 4.3 does not benefit us. Still 4.3 is a great update, loving the phone regardless.
metal_god69 said:
I'm also on Bell with a c6906 and have done exactly what you are asking about and you will be fine. In case you didn't know we can't unlock our bootloader so the fix in 4.3 does not benefit us. Still 4.3 is a great update, loving the phone regardless.
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arggg we can't unlock bootloader? then no custom kernels, recoverys and roms are available for our phone? man i should grab one from sony.. screw bell lol
choihan06 said:
arggg we can't unlock bootloader? then no custom kernels, recoverys and roms are available for our phone? man i should grab one from sony.. screw bell lol
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Copy *#*#7378423#*#* to your phone dialer and it will open up a service menu. Go to Service info then Configuration. The last line in that screen will say Boot loader unlocked allowed: No
So we are outta luck.
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metal_god69 said:
Copy *#*#7378423#*#* to your phone dialer and it will open up a service menu. Go to Service info then Configuration. The last line in that screen will say Boot loader unlocked allowed: No
So we are outta luck.
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I guess.. it says NO,
i guess I should have bought unlocked one from sony store..
choihan06 said:
Thanks guys!
I see few postings about problems upgrading such as losing imei or sim not accepting. since my z1 isnt rooted i wont be able to make any ta backups. Am i still clear to go?
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Losing IMEI and SIM not accepted problems happen when you downgrade, not update.
Hi,
I was wondering when my unrooted Z1 will get a new android update. I live in UK. Anyone have any info?
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Lewiswatson99 said:
Hi,
I was wondering when my unrooted Z1 will get a new android update. I live in UK. Anyone have any info?
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Only Sony and/or your provider can confirm that, but even then it would be nice if you could tell us what version are you on now? You don't even tell us that so how are we meant to help you......
Oh sorry! Haha I'm on 4.2.2 at the moment. When do you think the UK will get a 4.3/4.4 update
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Lewiswatson99 said:
Oh sorry! Haha I'm on 4.2.2 at the moment. When do you think the UK will get a 4.3/4.4 update
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Why don't you just use Flashtool to get it to your phone using one of the available ftf's ?
Here is a video on how to do that:
No I don't want to void my warranty by rooting. I am just wondering when I might get the update. Thanks anyways for your helps
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Lewiswatson99 said:
No I don't want to void my warranty by rooting. I am just wondering when I might get the update. Thanks anyways for your helps
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Flashing with flashtool don't need root acces and it can't be detected.
You have to read before ask,you will have a reponse faster.
Read that ,if your Z1 is not on the list wait a week or two or flash with Flashtool
I would update through the PC companion. Many people seem to have encountered problems flashing with flashtool on this update. It was taking forever for the ota for me as well
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gregbradley said:
Only Sony and/or your provider can confirm that, but even then it would be nice if you could tell us what version are you on now? You don't even tell us that so how are we meant to help you......
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When the Z1 first announcement it come with 4.2.2 already. So if he ask for 4.3 or 4.4 that meant he on 4.2.2 already.
reminder, there is no UK generic unbranded FTFs yet...
shem2409 said:
Why don't you just use Flashtool to get it to your phone using one of the available ftf's ?
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because there is NO UK Unbranded Generic.. and the official channels are my preferred route too.
seamonkey420 said:
because there is NO UK Unbranded Generic.. and the official channels are my preferred route too.
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Whether you use UK generic or any other generic one does not make a difference whatsoever, but it's up to you.
I have never encountered any problems when using Flashtool. Just make sure to use the most recent version.
The 4.3 is avaliable so if you use OTA or SEUS you get it.
As for rooting, it doesnt avoid your warranty unless you remove the root and install a clean version when you deliver the device for repair or replace it.
Only thing that avoid the warranty is unlocking the bootloader.
Keep your .257 rooted version and wait for a rooted locked version for 4.3.
Btw there will come a hotfix version in January (newer 4.3) for Z1.
4.4 will come April/May i think...
shem2409 said:
Whether you use UK generic or any other generic one does not make a difference whatsoever, but it's up to you.
I have never encountered any problems when using Flashtool. Just make sure to use the most recent version.
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i've done my share of android modding/roms/etc.. however i like my region and stock rom the uk generic unbranded is and in turn would rather wait it out.. as hard as it is.. hehe.
You can check here scavenger-ch/sonyupdate/ (replace - with .)
Just got the update on my phone today, so no need to use the flash tool or root. Thanks guys anyways
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because there is NO UK Unbranded Generic.. and the official channels are my preferred route too.
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THere is,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
Under C6903 Unbranded/Generic scroll down to C6903 14.2.A.0.290 Generic UK 1276-0875
this has been out for quite a few days now ...