When we are waiting for 23.0.1.A.0.167, Sony make another 4.4.4. FW for our Z2's...
Here is the link, check it : https://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=24754
Meaning 0.167 is going to skip ?
Don't know what to say. D6503 and SGP521 has new certificate but D6502 has not...
atif_afzal said:
Meaning 0.167 is going to skip ?
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I think yes, If they test it and found some bugs, so give us another update...
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Don't know what to say. D6503 and SGP521 has new certificate but D6502 has not...
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Could be carrier specific and carrier doesn't support d6502?
From when z3 launched sony dont care about z2 enough and it really doesnt matter to sony , around a month all of us are waiting for new FW and now again we should wait another month
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dani010 said:
From when z3 launched sony dont care about z2 enough and it really doesnt matter to sony , around a month all of us are waiting for new FW and now again we should wait another month
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Well....they have found a bugs in that fw so they built fixed fw, certified it and it's in testing stage.
That will be (most likely) fw that will be released.
Would you be happier with fw full of bugs and errors or rather wait few more days for fw with less bugs and problems?
Lollipop will be out sooner then we all thought and that's something that I want as soon as possible, 4.4.4. is something we need but 5.00 is fw I can't wait to see...
Another 15 days or month!
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I think yes, If they test it and found some bugs, so give us another update...
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So we suspect some new features. Faster UI and BEST Camera Software, etc
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Another 15 days or month!
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No...it'll be out in a next few days...there's no chance they'll wait one whole month.
New firmware is tested, they fixed all bugs and they are doing finial testing.
It's quite obvious that testers found problems in first build, so they fixed that and certified another build.
That should be the one we'll receive...
Of course, it's always possible that they bump into serious problems and can't release this one too but I really doubt that...
This is now just polished version of first certified fw and that one should be good...
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No...it'll be out in a next few days...there's no chance they'll wait one whole month.
New firmware is tested, they fixed all bugs and they are doing finial testing.
It's quite obvious that testers found problems in first build, so they fixed that and certified another build.
That should be the one we'll receive...
Of course, it's always possible that they bump into serious problems and can't release this one too but I really doubt that...
This is now just polished version of first certified fw and that one should be good...
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Or it could be a carrier specific build!
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Or it could be a carrier specific build!
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I doubt but it could be, yeah...
Mazellat said:
When we are waiting for 23.0.1.A.0.167, Sony make another 4.4.4. FW for our Z2's...
Here is the link, check it : https://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=24754
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may be Lolipop's!... as far as I know PTCRB versions for certifications are for release versions... not internal. My assumption is either this is for a different market or an enhanced version. the 3.0.1.A.3 and 3.0.1.A.0 numbers - makes me think it could be an upgraded version.
on the other hand I see Z2 (just like Z Ultra) prices falling linearly - I suspect we will have this version as last but one in case it is 4.4.4 or if 5.0 then could be the end....!
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may be Lolipop's!... as far as I know PTCRB versions for certifications are for release versions... not internal. My assumption is either this is for a different market or an enhanced version. the 3.0.1.A.3 and 3.0.1.A.0 numbers - makes me think it could be an upgraded version.
on the other hand I see Z2 (just like Z Ultra) prices falling linearly - I suspect we will have this version as last but one in case it is 4.4.4 or if 5.0 then could be the end....!
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It's 4.4.4, that's for sure.
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on the other hand I see Z2 (just like Z Ultra) prices falling linearly - I suspect we will have this version as last but one in case it is 4.4.4 or if 5.0 then could be the end....!
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When the original Z is getting Lollipop what makes you think it's end of the road for Z2 updates?
I think it's for orange carrier they will update on November 15
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When the original Z is getting Lollipop what makes you think it's end of the road for Z2 updates?
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I think he mean it is the end of the Z and not Z2 because the Z2 have more ram and a better chip like a 2.3 ghz quadcore instead of 1.5 ghz, so let we all wait on 4.4.4 and next year on 5.0 and then we can talk further about any updates if we Z2 users already run as the 1st ones on 5.0 !
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Could be carrier specific and carrier doesn't support d6502?
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I think so, but it's a big jump over previous build.
if you look at curent market outlook, sony's losses and Samsung in re-planning, and Motorola out from google, i see that gameplan will change soon, and the support model and release cycles will have a great impact.
Supporting a model over 2 years is a huge cost if the chipsets and technology change with every model. Z2 an Z3 will not have impact for a year or so since chipsets are similar. but Z4 onwards I see there will be a shift in whole view of mobile devices since business is getting hit, Google is revamping its strategy. it will not be plain simple firmware upgrades every quarter anymore in my view. I may be wrong and I know people are just waiting for new firmware upgrades - as long as mobile works - and apps work I dont see a need of releasing a version unless there is major tuning or upgrade.
2 years lifecylce is good, but every 6 months firmware upgrade is something I doubt going forward after Lolipop
i cant wait anymore , i hope this FW rollout in next days
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What is it going to bring?
hopefully camera improvements, this (at least for me) is the main area that needs further improvements. we also need white balance and the ability to move apps to the SD.
http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/12/2...4-certified-for-xperia-z1-and-xperia-z-ultra/
I was amazed too! I guess it will be bug fixes, which we need.
Camera improvements too! I mean, you can take great photos with Manual, but you'll need time to set it up.
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What is it going to bring?
hopefully camera improvements, this (at least for me) is the main area that needs further improvements. we also need white balance and the ability to move apps to the SD.
http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/12/2...4-certified-for-xperia-z1-and-xperia-z-ultra/
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White Balance definitely will be in next update.
May be we'll have better RAM management, fix some issues of previous firmware.
We have to wait til beginning of Jan to get this update.
Btw, someone in XDA have posted the way Sony named for Xperia's firmware. I don't remember, can someone re-post it please.
Wow Sony is really not slacking with their updates now!
How long did it take from when .290 got certified to it got released again?
I think we will see this update out early January
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Wow Sony is really not slacking with their updates now!
How long did it take from when .290 got certified to it got released again?
I think we will see this update out early January
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Well this might be the update that was mentioned by a Sony representative from a Sony forum that will be rolled out of the first few days of January next year and if this is it then it will include the White Balance setting. And that'd be the answer to our prayers who's suffering the yellow hue. Yay!:fingers-crossed:
4.4? I'm still waiting on the 290 update :laugh:
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Wow Sony is really not slacking with their updates now!
How long did it take from when .290 got certified to it got released again?
I think we will see this update out early January
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7 days
hopefully this improves z1's camera cuz im about to buy qx10 and 100 and make my baby a beast!
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Wow Sony is really not slacking with their updates now!
How long did it take from when .290 got certified to it got released again?
I think we will see this update out early January
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7 days, the same goes for the Xperia Z firmware (certified then released after 7 days) so we might see this early January as everyone said
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4.4? I'm still waiting on the 290 update :laugh:
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this isn't 4.4, neither it is just a minor bug fixes. I am not expecting a big list of additional features but we might see quite good number of bug fixes and few additional features (white balance) and some improvements because the build number is quite different from what we have. just like .257 update.
One thread was already closed few days ago when someone show up with a new Firmware update which should fix all the problems with the Z1. I really hope this one will be confirmed soon as I waiting for that. The number 1 is the most important thing that mean huge improvements and changes between 14.2.X.0.XXX and 14.2.X.1.XXX.
actually, this can be a decent update, the one that just came out was maybe tested and created as a core android 4.3 with same features and functionality across for Z1, Zu and Z phones. This upcoming update is probably ZU and Z1 both newer and S800 specific update with extra features. Could be why we still havent gotten an offical change log because they are still rolling out 4.3 for Z phones and probably update the change log together with this firmware for Z1. Who knows.
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One thread was already closed few days ago when someone show up with a new Firmware update which should fix all the problems with the Z1. I really hope this one will be confirmed soon as I waiting for that. The number 1 is the most important thing that mean huge improvements and changes between 14.2.X.0.XXX and 14.2.X.1.XXX.
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yes it was me bro who posted that info about 14.2.A.1.XXX here and http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/12/20/xperia-z1-z-ultra-14-2-1-xxx-firmware-bug-fixing-update-coming-soon/see it is now certified Will post the changelog of this update soon.
Or it won't be out at all...
Not all certified firmwares goes out and not every firmware is meant to be for each region.
I hope I'm wrong but I think it's just a test release.
It's a way to early to fix firmware which was released few days ago and it's not on all (or on majority) devices
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Would make sense for the white balance app to arrive in this mew update, and perhaps it might also come with the 20MP superior auto for all variants. Personally would like to see a noise reduction on the 20MP manual.
Battery life fix and close all recent apps hutton. Move to SD Finally Camera improvements
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Thats what I want anx need
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nxkr said:
Battery life fix and close all recent apps hutton. Move to SD Finally Camera improvements
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This are christmas wishes or is it real?
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Or it won't be out at all...
Not all certified firmwares goes out and not every firmware is meant to be for each region.
I hope I'm wrong but I think it's just a test release.
It's a way to early to fix firmware which was released few days ago and it's not on all (or on majority) devices
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yes at present it is in testing but a firmware with 14.2.A.1.XXX will come soon either the same build certified or a higher one. ( hopefully by end of this year on in early week of JAn 2014 ).
Or if you've bought an unbranded one in UK you probably won't get it before your next new phone purchase. Never known an update take so long for sim free phones.
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if you guys got the japanese one, the new firmware gives white balance option and some tweak to the battery save menu.
Nothing much else though.
also still not 4.3
Just hope this version will bring the bugs fix and also the 4.4 KitKat
We’ll start the upgrade at beginning of 2015 for the core Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 series – continuing thereafter for all remaining devices above.
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...0-lollipop-will-come-to-all-z-series-devices/
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/10...d-5-0-lollipop-to-the-entire-xperia-z-series/
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...0-lollipop-will-come-to-all-z-series-devices/
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/10...d-5-0-lollipop-to-the-entire-xperia-z-series/
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and we are still stuck on 4.4.2 cmon sony
And we'll be one of the first two non-Google Play edition devices they update. Great news!!
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and we are still stuck on 4.4.2 cmon sony
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4.4.4 is on the table for us, it is only a matter of time before that is released to us. If they have waited this long to bring us 4.4.4 then there is obviously a good reason behind it. I'm expecting the bug fixes what the other devices got with their 4.4.4 updates along with a host of Z3 features. From Sony's viewpoint it is best to bundle them all into one update and get more hype behind it than to do two updates (the initial one to 4.4.4 and then a feature update) and not have the second update covered as much.
Good news.
This is probably part of the changes in Sony's strategy. Two things happened:
a) Sony changed its flagship strategy, indeed one flagship per year is the new strategy plus more value to the people that supported Sony till now by buying a new flagship every 6 months.
b) Android changes on how "vendor" apps are distributed. Vendors can in android 5.0 push apps via play store for different markets/customizations instead of creating hundred of firmwares one per customization. This make it much easier for internal development and distribution of new firmwares.
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Android changes on how "vendor" apps are distributed. Vendors can in android 5.0 push apps via play store for different markets/customizations instead of creating hundred of firmwares one per customization. This make it much easier for internal development and distribution of new firmwares.
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Could you post the source for this information ?
Good to see but will we as eta is still a time away. our only saving is that its under a year old and it seems that a year is the max for updates
GODISMYCOPILOT said:
Good to see but will we as eta is still a time away. our only saving is that its under a year old and it seems that a year is the max for updates
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Sony has already confirmed all Z-series device will be updated. That include devices well over a year old.
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mzr7 said:
Could you post the source for this information ?
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It was communicated to the "android partners" but I can't post it. I'm pretty sure it will appear somewhere sooner than later
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It was communicated to the "android partners" but I can't post it. I'm pretty sure it will appear somewhere sooner than later
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Oh okay. For a second there I thought you were mixing the Android one program with this.
Xperia Blog
All these certified firmwares and my D6653 is still on .93. lmao get your stuff together sony.
How to get the ftf files?
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dedei said:
All these certified firmwares and my D6653 is still on .93. lmao get your stuff together sony.
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Same here
pathetic, Sony.. really pathetic. they really need to step up their game when it comes to releasing updates. at this rate will probably see the z4 released before the next firmware update for the z3
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pathetic, Sony.. really pathetic. they really need to step up their game when it comes to releasing updates. at this rate will probably see the z4 released before the next firmware update for the z3
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Yes I agree 100% with you, instead of releasing too many devices in a short space of time that are not much different, but different enough to make rolling out firmware updates far too slow.
If Sony want to really be a serious player in the mobile phone market, they should be releasing Lollipop for at least their latest flagship now or in the next few days, as pretty much everyone else has.
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All these certified firmwares and my D6653 is still on .93. lmao get your stuff together sony.
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At this point, doesn't it come down to the carrier approving it?
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At this point, doesn't it come down to the carrier approving it?
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I don't think so, they could have released the update to the no carrier firmwares first.
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Have patience or head over to the firmware made for every Z2 and flash it.
This is not the place for you to cry!!!!!
Here we mod for our own use as niabloc did for all of us.
Damn, I thought that D6502's lolipop is available!
Now Android 5 has some bugs, so I think the update will be delayed.
Absolutely. The update which was rolled out is not at all the final firmware if it was it could have been rolled to other regions also since india is always one of the first countries where sony starts rolling new firmware. I think it safe to assume we will get the update only in april.
Maybe sony noticed the x-reality bug and stopped the rollout..
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I updated with Nordic Lollipop firmware and found out that I could not search anything on Walkman App (I used stock xperia keyboard with THAI and US layout). I think there might still be some problems with non-latin writing regions. Now, I'm back to KitKat.
Anyway, don't worry about getting the update. I last to get is always Japanese variant.
I don't understand why some of you fail to READ posts in a forum.. There is a D6502 patch available for the prerooted fw provided by niaboc79.. Plus Search bar in walkman works fine. Make a fresh install to avoid bugs like that. Only problem in Lp update is XR and Super vivid files are missing. Apart from that, I have zero issues. Since I am on UB, I don't have to worry about it, though since most of you guys like to stay on LB, you can flash the mod in themes section which fixes the XR issue.. And there won't be any changes in the Indian update unless there is a change in the build number, which is very highly unlikely.. So stop thinking that there are bugs and it should be fixed. Read more guys, read before complain..
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Absolutely. The update which was rolled out is not at all the final firmware if it was it could have been rolled to other regions also since india is always one of the first countries where sony starts rolling new firmware. I think it safe to assume we will get the update only in april.
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Ha ha are you joking India is one of the first country to receive update. I think you never used xperia before. I've never seen this since Sony Ericsson.
Good laugh! HUH!
Anyone received it yet in india.?
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Anyone received it yet in india.?
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Nope. Just wait for better os.
If you don't have patience, go ahead and flash nordic version or cm12...
I'm waiting too. Just need a bugless release, than the buggy one. Till then, just enjoy KK. KK is nice too... Premium look than childish lollipop. Sdcard write is the only thing i need now, without rooting.
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Keep checking guys!
"Our Android 5.0, Lollipop upgrade continues from today for Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, and next week for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet – now rolling out to further markets worldwide*."
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happy april fool
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happy april fool
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Nope. Check xperifirm. multiple regions receiving lollipop update. guess we'll get it by next week finally.
Lol i thought always that India is always the 1st one and now they must wait.. But patients my friends it will come ^^
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Pandemic said:
Lol i thought always that India is always the 1st one and now they must wait.. But patients my friends it will come ^^
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To be honest releasing the FW in just 2 regions doesn't seem like a roll out to me, more like a test run. and maybe when the actual roll out happens next week india will be the 1st one in that to receive it. and even you guys didnt actually get it. just used a different ftf to flash. that does not count
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Nope. Check xperifirm. multiple regions receiving lollipop update. guess we'll get it by next week finally.
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bro next week has already begun, no sign of lollipop even for Z3. where did you saw that xperifirm has updated list..
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bro next week has already begun, no sign of lollipop even for Z3. where did you saw that xperifirm has updated list..
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this comment was for Z3 which saw multiple regions receiving the update last week, but even that stopped after tuesday and no new regions received it since Wednesday that i know of. was hoping even z2 might start receiving at the beginning of this week, but seems like sony has made it a habit of going back on their word repeatedly.
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this comment was for Z3 which saw multiple regions receiving the update last week, but even that stopped after tuesday and no new regions received it since Wednesday that i know of. was hoping even z2 might start receiving at the beginning of this week, but seems like sony has made it a habit of going back on their word repeatedly.
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now regretting why i have left Samsung. Sony is worst.
Samsung produces better pics with Sony lens, this shows how pathetic is Sony’s software division
Sony Service Center is another story
deep7177 said:
now regretting why i have left Samsung. Sony is worst.
Samsung produces better pics with Sony lens, this shows how pathetic is Sony’s software division
Sony Service Center is another story
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I think that your Samsung is still there, just throw it away and grab another "awesome" Samsung bro. Stop disturbing the system, else you will trigger system self destruct.
Lol
Sony rolled out android 5.1.1 for the Z2 and Z3 a while back and said other devices would get it in the following weeks! It's been awhile now and they didn't even certify a new build yet :/ I'm starting to think Sony is going to say that 2gb of ram is not enough to run the latest android
When do you guys think it's coming?
Are you waiting for the update or are you happy with the os right now?
i am really getting annoyned with the ram management if they wont update it , atleast fix the memory management e.e
Yes agreed. My phone has become barely usable because of that ****ty memory management in 5.0.2. They should really move on to 5.1.1 because that's ruined for too long now. What fears me though is that the new version is still not published on PTCRB which means it won't be available in the next two weeks... We will have to wait somewhere in September probably.
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Yes agreed. My phone has become barely usable because of that ****ty memory management in 5.0.2. They should really move on to 5.1.1 because that's ruined for too long now. What fears me though is that the new version is still not published on PTCRB which means it won't be available in the next two weeks... We will have to wait somewhere in September probably.
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when android M is relased , the software will be published on PTCRB
when android N Preview is relased , sony MAY relase android 5.1.1 for us
They promised to release 5.1.1 soon so let's see if that comes before the end of September.
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They promised to release 5.1.1 soon so let's see if that comes before the end of September.
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It hasnt been certified yet , usualy the update comes after 2 weeks after certification.
Xperia z1 will be another fail just like xperia sp
Since launch it still has bad multitasking
And sony will discontinue it's update cycle along with the original xperia z
So i think z1 z1c zu z and zr wont get the taste of android M imo
, they said they would release it the following weeks after z2 update, not the following month/s
Yeah, 5.1 was a let down on other devices, will not be any different with the Z1. Looking for a long battery life and fast ROM based on 4.4.4. Already went back on my other devices.
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Probably will stick with fxp if the Z1 won't get the M . i've seen mods that allows you tu use 4k and other camera features from the stock rom on cm and other aosp rom so i will not loose great things going to fxp or cm :lol:
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Xperia z1 will be another fail just like xperia sp
Since launch it still has bad multitasking
And sony will discontinue it's update cycle along with the original xperia z
So i think z1 z1c zu z and zr wont get the taste of android M imo
, they said they would release it the following weeks after z2 update, not the following month/s
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If sony releases M late, the Z2 isn't getting it either lol
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Sony Will Release 5.1.1 for z1 this week . Maybe tomorrow !
Farsiris said:
Sony Will Release 5.1.1 for z1 this week . Maybe tomorrow !
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What's your source? As it is not yet on PTCRB there's no way it is going to be released this week.
actually i think and hope that they delayed the 5.1.1 to include the stagefright patch in the next update
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Sony Will Release 5.1.1 for z1 this week . Maybe tomorrow !
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It is live right now. Anyway a lot of users have problems with 5.1.1 on z3 so maybe Sony will fix them that's why it is taking so long.
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Yeah, 5.1 was a let down on other devices, will not be any different with the Z1. Looking for a long battery life and fast ROM based on 4.4.4. Already went back on my other devices.
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Eh noop. On nexus 5 the 5.1 is awsome!
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Maybe this month
NexusGTS said:
It is live right now. Anyway a lot of users have problems with 5.1.1 on z3 so maybe Sony will fix them that's why it is taking so long.
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Where have you seen the 5.1 ftf for Z1?
guys
you can easily fix memory management problem
use kernel adiutor and go to Low Memory Manager Killer and change numbers to lower Values.
Snaqejack said:
Where have you seen the 5.1 ftf for Z1?
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Sarcasm my friend
SamadiPour said:
guys
you can easily fix memory management problem
use kernel adiutor and go to Low Memory Manager Killer and change numbers to lower Values.
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Changing LMK is not enough unfortunately. That's not a matter of LMK.