Android 4.3 Xperia Z - Xperia Z General

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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kingvortex said:
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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[15 June] Update news! [PTCRB]

Hey guys..check the link...i dont know if this a new update or not but you guys should check this..the date is 15 june..a new update for PLAY? ICS maybe? i hope so..
http://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=18898
Most likely a brick update.
Mael5trom said:
Most likely a brick update.
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what's a brick update?
Hey, 4.1.B(...) IS an ICS. Check other model's build numbers!
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ICS!! For Us?!
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what site is that lol that doesnt look credible
than again I dont know
It's real ?
Please let it be for REAL! That version is the same as the ICS of other Xperia.
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Everyone wondering that website is a good source it has listed a huge amount of firmware before release.
So mabye they pushed it out then canceled it ? Or they actually are bringing a ics update but don't put your hops up.
this is something they leaked before - http://www.xperiablog.net/2011/12/0...-neo-3-0-1-b-0-285-certified-for-xperia-play/
what !!!
please don't kidding me again !
PTCRB is the one that certified all the firmware. If it is passed by PTCRB, then it is ready for release. Correct me if i'm wrong though
anmiman said:
PTCRB is the one that certified all the firmware. If it is passed by PTCRB, then it is ready for release. Correct me if i'm wrong though
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You are correct. This is an ICS version (4.1.#) so looks good for play. Has anyone contacted Sony to find out more yet? ??
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poo-tang said:
You are correct. This is an ICS version (4.1.#) so looks good for play. Has anyone contacted Sony to find out more yet? ??
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i've tried to contact Sony but just cant connect to their chat support..
maybe someone else can try and report here..
When you see Fw appear on that site it's normally around 2 weeks till it gets rolled out. But we need to find out if it is real deal. Doubt this is a typo or mistake so looking good so far, will get on to Sony see if we can dig up some more info
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Sony support chat seems to be down all i get is a white screen.
Thanks a lot
Maybe they've resolved the touchpad issue with other devs (Gameloft, EA etc).
Well i give up.. i just cant seem to connect to Sony chat support..
but i hope it's ICS because 4.1.* seems to be ICS on other Sony phone.
and i got bored with GB..
It is an ICS FW that is on that list same as the 4.0.4 release for arc. just wrote a quick article if want to see the arc version number (screenshot) http://www.xperiagamer.com/Blog3/ics-for-play-gets-certified.html
woot!!
hopely it will roll out soon
SO excited

Jelly Bean Official Update This Week?

Is it still on for this week? I've seen no news about it since the initial reports weeks ago.
I saw jelly bean official and got excited x_x anyway if all goes well then yes this Wednesday unless they didn't fix the bugs of course then they will delay it more..
Lets hope so...
- Charles
I think so.
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Believe it when you see it....
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Yes i read that it is confirmed
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Fingers crossed then I wont have to go through trouble of rooting this and shiz just yet haha
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I don't think so....there are still lots of bugs on lh7...I mean a bit few......even I hope it'll come on this Wednesday or in the worst case scenario.....by the weekend
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Darius254 said:
Yes i read that it is confirmed
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Lol, confirmed? Sure if you call one website quoting the other confirmation
Fact if it does indeed start its roll-out on xx day that does not mean you will get the update that day or even that week or month come to that .
Roll-out is usually on an area basis to start with .
Phone vendors will not push out the update until they have checked it and modified as they want .
Actually that should not be a problem for any XDA member as we don't use Kies or OTA updates or vendor supplied firmware .
jje
JJEgan said:
Fact if it does indeed start its roll-out on xx day that does not mean you will get the update that day or even that week or month come to that .
Roll-out is usually on an area basis to start with .
Phone vendors will not push out the update until they have checked it and modified as they want .
Actually that should not be a problem for any XDA member as we don't use Kies or OTA updates or vendor supplied firmware .
jje
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Yes but Im sure they'll want everyone on JB before the new iPhone comes out.
JJEgan said:
Actually that should not be a problem for any XDA member as we don't use Kies or OTA updates or vendor supplied firmware .
jje
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Exactly.
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They will release it during the IFA I believe.
What is Jellybean? I've never heard about it before!
DeadSOL said:
What is Jellybean? I've never heard about it before!
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Dumb
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hell it doesnt matter who gets it first, we can all flash who ever gets it. I am definitely looking forward to the day i get it and my wifes iPhone gets the ios6 update because she will see why google is more important. No Gmaps, or Youtube haha!
Lh7 seems about 99% finished to me. Even if it doesn't come for another two weeks let's be grateful that jellybean is so close for us. I don't see any jellybean leaks being posted over at the one x forums.
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brar.arsh said:
Dumb
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Wow, retard. Understand sarcasm when you see it. Oh, right. You're too retarded to understand! Gotcha!
dr.m0x said:
Lh7 seems about 99% finished to me. Even if it doesn't come for another two weeks let's be grateful that jellybean is so close for us. I don't see any jellybean leaks being posted over at the one x forums.
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LH7 is about 90 percent ready not 99 sorry but that is the truth..
dr.m0x said:
Lh7 seems about 99% finished to me. Even if it doesn't come for another two weeks let's be grateful that jellybean is so close for us. I don't see any jellybean leaks being posted over at the one x forums.
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I still think that they should test it quite thoroughly before releasing it. Much longer than 2 days. More like test it for two months.No rush, HTC seems to be nowhere close and even if they were, them releasing it first won't change much.

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
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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!

Xperia SP Kitkat 4.4 Update Support/help

NEED SUPPORT GUYS LOOK HERE http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-SP/4-3-4-4-update-for-xperia-sp/td-p/708789
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME......
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NEED SUPPORT GUYS LOOK HERE http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-SP/4-3-4-4-update-for-xperia-sp/td-p/708789
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME......
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You are asking a bit too much right now! "We want 4.4" shouldn't we ask for a stable 4.3 update first?
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noahvt said:
You are asking a bit too much right now! "We want 4.4" shouldn't we ask for a stable 4.3 update first?
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Don't we deserve both!! I mean xperia sp is a powerful device and it deserves at least 3 version firmwares right??
and we have 6 months firmware update!!!
TheHunk_2 said:
Don't we deserve both!! I mean xperia sp is a (High/mid range) device and it deserves at least 3 version firmwares right??
and we have 6 months firmware update!!!
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High/mid range? It's just mid range. High/mid range = Xperia ZR in 2013..
Anyways rallying for support for external causes are disallowed in XDA. Hope this thread gets locked.
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yea its very true i have sony Xperia c and sony hasnt released 4.3 yet .... :good:
kevork17 said:
yea its very true i have sony Xperia c and sony hasnt released 4.3 yet .... :good:
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:good: someone can finally understand!!!!

Android 7.0 officially mentioned in Xperia care app

It was a surprise when I opened Xperia care app just to find that android 7.0 is mentioned as the next update. Check the screenshot
ImSpecialNot said:
It was a surprise when I opened Xperia care app just to find that android 7.0 is mentioned as the next update. Check the screenshot
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Yup. I saw this message like 5 days before. XD so I do loaded the XDA app to check about it. I am waiting for it
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It was a surprise when I opened Xperia care app just to find that android 7.0 is mentioned as the next update. Check the screenshot
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As soon as my thinkpad gets its parts, I'll look into software development of the Z5 E6653 for personal use, and I'll also document it and post it here. I hope I'll be one of the major devs of AOSP Nougat custom ROM for the Z5.
Guys, how do I open Xperia Care? Can't remember I removed some system apps that I don't needed but I don't remember deleting this one..
Nevermind I freezed Support apk, because I got a sticky notification to uodate my phone to latest fw .305 so thats why.
Anyway I just unfreezed it to check this out and it's true! I'm so excited! Do you know when will this update comes out?
It is planned for december for the z5 series on the roadmap.
Delay everything with at least one month.
Hope we get the update soon, cant wait to put my fingers on android N
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The message about Android 7 being next version has been there for several months, so...
TimAhKin said:
Delay everything with at least one month.
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Try 2 months
nougat has been released for x and x compact today so z5 should be next
When will they release the official 7.0 firmware? I don`t care about the region
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When will they release the official 7.0 firmware? I don`t care about the region
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It will be soon,all new models after Z5 are get 7.0 and now its time for him.
I expect to we get nougat in first days of jamuarry.
Sony Z5 black
I expect at least the end of the january.
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December is not over yet
Maybe Sony can be a little late Santa
kulguy said:
Maybe Sony can be a little late Santa
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We're just getting the November security updates - why do that if they're planning on dropping nougat on us any time soon?
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why not to have latest security patches? and no one knows when we will get nougat update, we can even get it february or even march.
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why not to have latest security patches? and no one knows when we will get nougat update, we can even get it february or even march.
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If you were going to release nougat anytime soon, why bother?
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Xperia X have it already so Z5 is next so please wait and stop crying and blaiming Sony... Google is responsible for that because Sony need to wait on Google so please realize that !!
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Pandemic said:
Xperia X have it already so Z5 is next so please wait and stop crying and blaiming Sony... Google is responsible for that because Sony need to wait on Google so please realize that !!
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Sony chooses to only employ enough devs to deploy a limited number of phones at a time!
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