yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z General] pandaball:
Yes. I think all you need to really do is ensure it downloads the update, then you can ignore the flashing part and just copy the blob_fs files and cancel the update. There shouldn't be any harm done so long as you don't boot into flashmode.
[Xperia Z General] fookea:
oh ok . I plugged in the phone , started the download of the update and then unplugged the phone . It's now downloading the software . I hope it works. I'll be back when it's finished
[Xperia Z General] fookea:
ok i've got it . Uploading it now . should take about 1.17 hrs . If i can help you guys in any other way just ask :)

cheers
[Xperia Z General] --anx--:
This means that we all can install it as a normal update?

Sent with something from somewhere...
[Xperia Z General] californicated:
Are you sure it's a new firmware?
[Xperia Z General] fookea:
no . i'm just attaching the blobs_fs for Doomlord as requested . And no , i do not know if it is the new firmware, it does not say . I haven't installed it because i don't want to reflash if it's not the last fw. I hope that Doomlord or somebody will properly interpret the blob_fs and prove if what i get is the new fw or just some random stupid update. If it is , then i will flash\ do anything to get it to ftf , or whatever anybody else requests.
[Xperia Z General] fards:
not that hard to get the build fingerprint from the blob_fs to see if it's a new one.

will have a look when it's finished uploading
[Xperia Z General] fookea:
Sorry the mega uploader restarted the upload for some stupid reason . Also , checking the blob_fs folder i have only one 711 MB file dating today. The others are back from when i did a repair. I archived everything like an idiot and now the whole 1.3 gb folder is uploading... Stupid me. Anyway , how can i check the build from blob_fs so i can relieve some tension :highfive: ?

p.s. I am reuploading the whole blob_fs folder if that wasn't understood :)
[Xperia Z General] fards:
hmm that file size doesn't sound like a complete rom..

btw Dropcanvas.com is good for storing files like this ;P

you can get the build.prop out to read the fingerprint like this.

Use flashtool to decrypt the files in the blob_fs

Then flashtool again, go tools> sin editor,

select the system sin file that was created from the decrypt process

Extract Data

That will drop an ext4 image in the folder.

In linux you can drill into that,

to read it using M$ windows you need

http://www.diskinternals.com/linux-reader/ << freeware

that will allow you to open the ext4 file, then you can pull what ever files you want out.

build.prop will open in pretty much any editor, but personally prefer notepad++ if I'm in windows.

HtH
[Xperia Z General] fookea:
oh... that's a bummer :( i hope it's not the stupid album app or something ( i did not get it through OTA ). The upload is at 90 % so i'll just leave it up to you because i'm sure i will screw something up and loose me patience , heh

ok here is the link with all the files in my blob_fs: https://mega.co.nz/#!xI8V0aQT!HUEx7zcjqdT5m8dCpuwunyZG1ql_QgmKkFsrVIvs8-E
[Xperia Z General] californicated:
Too bad..
[Xperia Z General] fookea:
yeap. such a pitty ... Maybe someone who got the real update can post the blobs ?
[Xperia Z General] fookea:
If you look 1-2 pages back someone said it has already been released for Hong Kong or something
[Xperia Z General] cklow01:
to fix google chrome problems
[Xperia Z General] pandaball:
Yes, this patch has already been released in Hong Kong. However no one there has uploaded the blob_fs file.
[Xperia Z General] KennyCHF:
No, not release in HK yet. It is just a bug fix release with same firmware version number.
[Xperia Z General] ItalDiamond2008:
Hi there! Is there any chance to get the relevant FTF uploaded somewhere at your kind earliest convenience? It would be certainly very much appreciated from all of us! Thanks a million in advance, mate! :D BTW, is this the LATEST patch/FW update available for Xperia Z so far? Pls. kindly confirm. :silly:
[Xperia Z General] BobKatz:
Unfortunately although this thread was started over 2weeks ago and the OP has been approved by a number notable members (DomeLord) this patch hasn’t actually been released yet.

But don’t you worry as soon as it’s released probably after we’ve all got 4.2 it will uploaded.
[Xperia Z General] ItalDiamond2008:
Thank you so much for your kind reply! ;)
[Xperia Z General] tonylcc:
as I know it is the latest patch update of Xperia Z in HongKong, but I cant sure for the other country............

and I still havent received the update yet, since it should be received on 9th May =_=
[Xperia Z General] ItalDiamond2008:
Thanks anyway, mate! :)
[Xperia Z General] decentgi:
any news on that new patch?
[Xperia Z General] lmouillart:
The update 256 is currently deployed in France : changelog is the same as described in the first post.

Faster, white balance, black for top & menu bar, ...
[Xperia Z General] fookea:
Please post the blobs_fs files fi you already received the patch! Just go to C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs and send us the whole folder ! Or just the ones dating from when you updated !

Cheers
[Xperia Z General] --anx--:
I have to confirm that too, in Italy: a friend from another forum received a notify that the. 253 update is ready to be downloaded...but I don't know if his device is IT or EU.

I hope to see it soon on my Z...

Sent with something from somewhere...
[Xperia Z General] fookea:
It really does not matter where you are from I think. You can build a FTF file from the blobs_fs so everybody can enjoy the goodies early ! Also, it would speed up the root release process !

http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
[Xperia Z General] krabappel2548:
Following this closely for blob_fs files to make an ftf for everyone :p
[Xperia Z General] lmouillart:
On upload into my mega.co.nz folder, remaining upload time 4h...
[Xperia Z General] californicated:
Now let's wait for root :fingers-crossed:

Do people get the update notification on the phone or pc companion?
[Xperia Z General] Th3_Ghost:
Sony France has tweet from about two hours that 253 is being deployed .
[Xperia Z General] superlimau:
i got a update for 10.1.1.A.253.... here in belgium...
[Xperia Z General] :
whats new
[Xperia Z General] Mahesh89:
Updating now :good:

New firmware (10.1.1.A.1.253)

From INDIA :victory:
[Xperia Z General] Dsteppa:
I hope you have prepared your excuse already danw_oz
[Xperia Z General] krabappel2548:
ok, who has fast upload speed? :p the other guy takes 4hours to do it so it's quite long
[Xperia Z General] gm007:
People that got the update via ota or pcc?
[Xperia Z General] Aresmar:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/05/1...eria-z/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
[Xperia Z General] drsoran2:
I'm currently on .434 stock firmware (rooted, CWM for locked bootloader, branding free, Germany) and I have applied the mod for smaller navbar keys (but not the mod for black navbar keys and notification bar) and the fix for wifi. I've also disabled with TB a couple of bloatware apps from Sony (not deleted).

If I update over OTA, what will happen? Will I lose root? Will all the bloatware automatically be reenabled? What happens to the CWM and the navbar mod? Do I have to reenable all of this? Will the update even work with these modifications or stop or not even begin?

Could it happen, that it makes my phone unusable because of the changes I made to stock firmware?

I would really like to update, but I'm afraid to mess things up.

Would do you guys think?
[Xperia Z General] Michealtbh:
Just wait til someone packs it as a pre rooted flashable zip, that's what I'm doing.
[Xperia Z General] EmeraldTimer:
Released in italy!
[Xperia Z General] long2905:
good idea. i don't think I can use mine without root :P
[Xperia Z General] avelon:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B86hBX74NR6GcVl5TVMwUEFFbnM/edit?usp=sharing

guy posted in another thread.. Says 6303 in filename, but he says he mistyped it. Can you check if it's valid?

I've no idea if it's the actual update or not..
[Xperia Z General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
What topic did you see that?
[Xperia Z General] decadan1977:
This should be good lol :)
[Xperia Z General] danw_oz:
Hi Gbill, I see you were right and I was completely wrong, sorry for doubting you.
[Xperia Z General] decadan1977:
Well have to respect you for that. Many would have just done a runner. Fairplay.
[Xperia Z General] pjgowtham:
I'm in india..but I didnt get the update still

Finally updatin thru pc suite
[Xperia Z General] gbil:
While I appreciate the apology it was not what I am after nor wanted to humiliate/ridicule anyone.

I do not expect any cheering, clapping or reward, I am just at a position (DISCLAIMER: I don't work for Sony) that I can provide info about new features and devices and while I'm at this position I will keep on doing this and believe me it's not always easy or safe. But after some time doing it I do expect people to believe what I write, I've proven that I know what I write about long ago so just... believe me ;)

Enjoy the update and of course no hard feelings.
[Xperia Z General] graffus:
Not on my (unbranded) phone :( Sony Bridge and Companion says nothing -___-
[Xperia Z General] danw_oz:
I see you have a new update, any idea when that might be released?
[Xperia Z General] Aresmar:
Is it true wifi isnt fixed? I have some friends saying it is the same as before.

I dont understand if we can change a number in a file with root, how can sony forget it? :(
[Xperia Z General] OsiBasi:
In my defense, this is the first time I've seen you :p. Some are new to the Xperia's.
[Xperia Z General] pjgowtham:
I trust you dude...carry on wid your good work ..if someone mocks you, I ll see to that I mock him to d core..

Thanks for your work buddy
[Xperia Z General] Nameless One:
While it is good to trust and support those who have given to the community and/or proven themselves reliable, the last thing we need is people adding to the negativity of others.
[Xperia Z General] danw_oz:
I can confirm that the baseband has been updated, lets all hope that it fixes some of the dropout and connection issues.

Last four digits have changed from 17-11 to 41-23
[Xperia Z General] Aresmar:
1. Wifi signal improved or not?

2. DLNA service battery drain fixed or not?

3. If not any chance that next update has these?

Thanks.
[Xperia Z General] ice age druid:
For now it looks to me like both of these are fixed, but it'll take a day or two to be sure I think.
[Xperia Z General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
1) Have you noticed improvement in camera?

2) What did they do with the display? Increased the contrast? The colors are more vibrant and darker image!
[Xperia Z General] Aresmar:
Thanks you if you can tell me after you have tested it will be much appreciated. :)
[Xperia Z General] Aman27deep:
Guys I haven't received the update yet, what should I do?
[Xperia Z General] gm007:
Wait for it to be release in your country or use flashtool like i did.
[Xperia Z General] --anx--:
Updated in Italy.

I thought it was a placebo, but now I can clearly confirm that the screen IS CHANGED: "powerful" colors and a really improvement made, without touch the white balance...you can notice it on the most simple thing, the black stock keyboard...

Believe me, they should've done this before the market launch...but at least they wasn't deaf to community's speech...;)

Auto mode in Camera has better details (but they have to reduce more the compression in IMHO), launcher is significantly improved too...

But the thing that really got me excited is the boost on the display...really they've done great on this side!!! :eek:

Sent with something from somewhere...
[Xperia Z General] control freak:
pls excuse my noobiness here :o

should i update my firmware using OTA or should i use PC companion???

thanks
[Xperia Z General] bharat4ever:
PC Companion, or flashtool. Its not available OTA.
[Xperia Z General] --anx--:
I had to use SEUS: both PC companion and Bridge for Mac didn't detected nothing...

Sent with something from somewhere...
[Xperia Z General] control freak:
no i can have it OTA. its displaying in my notification panel. is there any "risk" regarding updating via OTA??
[Xperia Z General] 008bond:
There is no known risk regarding updating via OTA. You won't even lose your root.
[Xperia Z General] gm007:
Can you post a screenshot ?

How much is the update size?
[Xperia Z General] danw_oz:
Oh really, so you've updated your then and kept root with locked bootloader?

---------- Post added at 11:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:53 PM ----------

I would not be sure that an OTA update would be for an entire ROM, most likely your vendor sending updates to apps or packages
[Xperia Z General] 008bond:
I said there is no known risk. Gbil said in the thread which he leaked about this update that root was retained using OTA.
[Xperia Z General] control freak:
iam sorry, that update was a minor update(IMO), the .434 one. this .253 update will have to be installed via my computer. :D

i'll say again, pls excuse my noobiness :silly:
[Xperia Z General] danw_oz:
Exactly what I would have expected
[Xperia Z General] Ereckson:
Anyone knows how to get it on C6602?
[Xperia Z General] iDroid8:
It's appeared as the latest software update in the pc companion but I can't download it, OTA or otherwise. Also, I've never done an update before, being my first droid. Will I lose any data? Any of my cached stuff on chrome, game saves, book progress? Anything?
[Xperia Z General] slo2lah:
I don't think so. It should be safer than what I have done *flashtool. haha
[Xperia Z General] Aman27deep:
A mate of mine who is in the know told me that the 4.2.2 update will land by mid June and it's going to be a bumper update. Massively reworking the camera as well.
[Xperia Z General] defsix:
HEYYOU! You can't come in here saying things like that!!

Those kind of comments will only upset people when it doesn't land on the 15th ;)
[Xperia Z General] gm007:
That means 25 days left :p
[Xperia Z General] RoberM:
Counting hours from now on till June 15, haha
[Xperia Z General] LitoNi:
Read somewhere with the same thing, it is "on schedule" for mid june release. 4.2 update is just better in every way...
[Xperia Z General] karahasan:
Here's dreaming a pipe dream that 4.2 (or the supposed next patch) will bring some hardware optimizations. I sort of refuse to believe that the XZ's processor can't handle relatively graphically-intesive games at 1080p
[Xperia Z General] pandaball:
It can, just that the processor heats up really quickly and throttles, giving the impression that it can't handle games like real racing at full res.
[Xperia Z General] Hellscythe:
play on your phone while it is under water ;)

and is it just me, or does the xperia launcher still kinda lag on 253?

for me the launcher hasn't really improved
[Xperia Z General] Ame123:
Wow...thats sounds really intresring..if they rework the camera that will be enough for ne..
[Xperia Z General] danw_oz:
Really, its pretty much the most powerful GPU out there, well now second

---------- Post added at 02:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:10 PM ----------

Forcing the GPU to handle some tasks that the CPU is currently doing will help this, someone has shared recently
[Xperia Z General] tommybrrr:
Keep in mind, that current device are on the edge when it comes to performance and heat. I hate it as much as you, but hopefully that will go a bit more in the right direction with next gen SoCs...
[Xperia Z General] crozbone12:
I hope gbil would also post the next patch changes for (Sony/C6603 - 10.1.1.A.1.307 ) in his sig. before 4.2.2 comes out :)
[Xperia Z General] JPWOA:
I hope 4.2.2 comes out...period!

Sony said soon after release and for them soon seems to be 4-6 months...Google may even release 4.3 or 5.0 before we have 4.2.2!

If continues like this Galaxy S3 (a year old device) will have 4.2.2 before us and thats one of the reasons why some people go for Samsung instead Sony :(
[Xperia Z General] cordonbleu:
Can you tell me what is so exciting about 4.2 ? I'd rather see Sony continue with its patch updates as these bring very good stuff like many bugfixes. That's more important to me than a very minor Android update which brings nothing spectacular.
[Xperia Z General] lovemyarc:
It's not about the exciting features of 4.2.2. But after some time when google will release 4.3(or whatever) , then at that time we'll be getting this 4.2.2. And after 10 months we'll get the newer version after giving the updates to Xperia SP, L, E. And i'm really afraid the history will repeat like Xperia S :(

I really feel sad for the Xperia S owners, they are still on that lagging ICS for the past 8 months.

I hope this will not be the case with Z.

PS. I really love the design Sony makes. That's why I'm still with Sony, but they need to make sure they regularly update their flagship devices.

Sent from my C6602
[Xperia Z General] Mobe1969:
So what on earth happened to the Sony Account Manager>? Was that deliberately removed, or a mistake?
[Xperia Z General] JPWOA:
Do you want to have tweaks here and there always or do you want to have the latest Google software with all the possible features and more added by Sony?

When I say I want 4.2.2 it's because I don't expect to have exactly the things I have now but with the minor new features from 4.2.2!

All makers are putting new stuff, and you can see that on the leaked 4.2.2 Rom for Galaxy S3!

So yes, I want new software and not only patches!

If Sony takes so long to fix what supposed to be right in the first place and takes even longer to put new software on the market...I definitely never gonna buy a Sony again!
[Xperia Z General] danw_oz:
I don't like our chances of 4.2.2 by mid June, although that would be great.

gbil has another update for our current ROM and we have now even heard anything about that yet, and the .253 was discussed for about 3-4 weeks before it was released, and the new release has not even been discussed yet.
[Xperia Z General] Psicao:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/dow...-1-a-1-253-10-1-1-a-1-273-and-10-1-1-a-1-307/

I found this one ... 10.1.1.A.1.273, and 10.1.1.A.1.307

Next firmware update ? :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z General] crozbone12:
nice find Psicao. Thanks :) hope we could see the changes soon enough and I wish they address the heat issue and weak wifi.
[Xperia Z General] anirudhks:
Nope... .253 is for Z and 307 is for ZL and the 307 is for the XTZ
[Xperia Z General] Ame123:
No..u r wrong..actually zl also has. 253 firmware..chech this link... http://www.androidcentral.com/sony-xperia-zl-c6506-receiving-ota-update
[Xperia Z General] LitoNi:
those numbers doesnt suggest 4.2

OP did mention that there is 1 update before 4.2 which is .253. Next update should be 4.2 due Mid June hopefully.
[Xperia Z General] anirudhks:
Sorry yes

253 is for the ZL

273 is for XTZ

http://user-agent-string.info/?Fuas...on/4.0+Safari/534.30&test=8783&action=analyze

307 is for the Docomo version of XZ
[Xperia Z General] danw_oz:
The OP changed his signature at around the official launch of .253 to Sony/C6603:4.1.2/10.1.1.A.1.307, I asked about this, but he seems to have gone underground ;).
[Xperia Z General] pjgowtham:
There are 2 updates coming up

One is for 4.1.2 by this month end

Another is 4.2.2 by mid june.
[Xperia Z General] long2905:
he keeps teasing us XD .
[Xperia Z General] anirudhks:
you can check user agent stats above in my link 307 is for the Docomo version of XZ so its nothing for us.. next is the direct 4.2 upgrade ..
[Xperia Z General] Efe64:
We got so many Sony employees here...

Send from my awesome 1080p
[Xperia Z General] JPWOA:
Sorry but you're wrong!

Docomo firmware are 10.1.D.X.XXX or 10.1.C.X.XXX! 10.1.A.X.XXX or 10.1.1.A.X.XXX are international firmwares.

That particular version, .307, is being used by the OP which has access to the latest (dev) firmware.

If that particular version is gonna see the light of day? That I don't know...
[Xperia Z General] anirudhks:
I may be yes , but that worrys that still we wont get 4.2 but another update , all though i am not craving for 4.2 but good that lots of fixes n enhancements in updates..
[Xperia Z General] :
4.2 is better i hope we get it i need the status bar widgets
[Xperia Z General] Hellscythe:
sad how the galaxy s3 is going to get 4.2 before our xperia Z which was promised one "shortly after release"
[Xperia Z General] pandaball:
Just because nothing is leaked doesn't mean nothing is being worked on :)
[Xperia Z General] LitoNi:
yea but at the same time sony has to be fair. If they release 4.2 for Z before releasing JB for S you have no idea how angry S owners are going to be. On top of that, they may even leave sony for good. Just got to satisfy them first. .253 managed to satisfy Z owners for now.
[Xperia Z General] crozbone12:
when the rumored sony honami i1 comes out,. I just hope xperia z owners like me won't suffer the same fate with the xperia S owners!
[Xperia Z General] Hellscythe:
+1
[Xperia Z General] Mr.Krypton:
Check this out : http://developer.sonymobile.com/dow...-1-a-1-253-10-1-1-a-1-273-and-10-1-1-a-1-307/

and you can find .307 in that above link, It's published today, maybe SONY is working in an another update before 4.2 ? hope for the best :)
[Xperia Z General] DoubleYouPee:
Ye it was mentioned on the previous page ;) not sure what it is
[Xperia Z General] ChrisWard1994:
Xperia S jelly bean is starting its roll out now apparently so hopefully 4.2 mightened be too much longer
[Xperia Z General] JPWOA:
Speak for yourself... :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z General] :
sony needs to improve the Z sound volume and camera and make smaller navigation bar and more notification widgets
[Xperia Z General] juanmaasecas:
I think camera is almost perfect now in .253. A little improvement is always possible, but I think in .253 we have a great camera.

DSLR Canon 550D

Xperia Z

Really do you expect more quality pics in a 1/3" sensor and tiny optics?
[Xperia Z General] decentgi:
THe camera on my Xperia z isn't as good as that I have the same firmware update. The picture quality is great on your device I wonder if I have faulty handset
[Xperia Z General] juanmaasecas:
Cand you post example pics?
[Xperia Z General] Ambroos:
Remember that the most important thing for good photos is light. Since our eyes automatically adjust you don't notice the difference, but indoors (or even with cloudy weather) there is much, much less light, leading to longer exposures or higher sensitivity, which in turn causes the quality to way down (and that goes for top of the line DSLRs and phones).
[Xperia Z General] Andrewtst:
Make sure use SCN mode. It will be nice, don't ever use Superior Auto mode where only generate noise than nothing else.
[Xperia Z General] danw_oz:
Great example and put some perspective and reality back. Yes .253 significantly improved the quality. I think your lens for the 550D is a little soft ;)

The other thing that people have to remember is that the phone is fixed f2.4, dslr can crank this up for more photo depth.

PS not sure why you remove most of your exif information
[Xperia Z General] Ame123:
Which scn mode to use in day light?? I know night portrait works best in low light but which one for day light or good light conditions?
[Xperia Z General] fards:
The source code? It's for kernel and other bits that are opensource.

I really like the way Sony are dropping code before public releases of the final builds, but I'm stuck with a locked bootloader so can't do anything sensible with it!

I'd quite like a drop of the 307 Rom if anyone wants to share it privately.

It must be out dogfooding by now ;)
[Xperia Z General] RoberM:
Did you tried cleaning the lenses? ;)

I have very good shots also, they improved a lot in. 253 fw.

But sometimes comments like yours make me think there might be various sensors begin mounted in the Xperia Z, or a lot of users having no idea about how to use a camera.

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[Xperia Z General] :
so more like 20 days we get the update?
[Xperia Z General] juanmaasecas:
I bet it's the second one.

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