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[Sony Xperia ZL] sarobi:
Changelog is written before you starts with updating, but I already forgot what was written:confused:, battery life, performance enhancements and still one item.

On the other hand, I'm quite happy with ZL camera but I never use Superior auto, always normal mode, HDR only in conditions where the contrast is sharp or back light is strong. I also always adjust ISO manually.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
C6503 update ist available OTA for germany.
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
Confirmed!
[Sony Xperia ZL] mpf37:
Wheres my update?? :mad:
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
Had to press refresh.

But I get message it can't install... putting back fast dormancy apk now and defrosting some apps..

edit: still nothing.. I think everything is stock now except I got root..what's up?? :(

Nvm, it was because I had deleted facebook.apk from /system/app
[Sony Xperia ZL] riz157:
Just got my ZL from Germany as soon as I looked for updates it was there. Just installed it
[Sony Xperia ZL] Lonzo_SGS2_506:
So.. Mate how do you feel your device?

Is the camera faster? Anything that you can see according to all the comments that you think have improved? Please let us know... :D

Sent from my ZL monst@
[Sony Xperia ZL] riz157:
To be honest I've not used it much before the update so I can't really compare it too previous version. However I've experienced the camera loading faster then before, it was very slow before the update. It must be said though it's Still not as fast as my HTC One. Wake up time seems faster.

I've not experienced any lag yet which I experienced with Z version. I hope that helps. My phone was bought in Germany unlocked Lte black version.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Lonzo_SGS2_506:
Cool thanks bro. :thumbup:

Sent from my ZL monst@
[Sony Xperia ZL] sarobi:
I can also confirm that camera certainly is faster. In my opinion, well done:good:
[Sony Xperia ZL] CLB-NL:
(Finally) The .253 update is here for the 6503 models with Nordic FW! :good::good:

At the moment only via PC Companion, so gonna wait for the OTA-update, so I don't loose root-acces! :laugh:
[Sony Xperia ZL] Lonzo_SGS2_506:
Ok guys.. I was talking about the . 307 firmware.... Not the . 253 :o

The changes on this one... 253 is old thing fellas.. :D

Sent from my ZL monst@
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
I also get an error "installation impossible" when trying to update ota. Any idea how to fix this?
[Sony Xperia ZL] CLB-NL:
Have you removed some .apk from system/app?
[Sony Xperia ZL] zargalo:
German C6503, currently updating to 253. :)

[update]

Finished the update. Screen color saturation looks quite good in default set.

KR
[Sony Xperia ZL] JRBT24:
I'm using this firmware from official update. I don't know if the .431 firmware does this, but this one heats up like crazy. Is this just my phone? :(
[Sony Xperia ZL] vdubguy83:
So weird thing happened since I did the update. Phone is completely stock. I havent done anything to it, which is weird for me. Anyway, I powered phone off for an hour and went to turn back on and now its stuck in a bootloop. Battery was at 88% when shut off. Any tips as to what to do now?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Lonzo_SGS2_506:
Try to reset it by pressing the button located next to the sim card... This will reset the battery...

Sent from my ZL monst@
[Sony Xperia ZL] vdubguy83:
Tried this also. Still nothing. Boots to sony logo then to experia then boot animation and that's where it stops.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Rshaokh:
Same exact thing happened to me. I think I accidentally hit the power button when I was turning it back on (during the colorful boot screen). The reset button didn't work. The only thing that worked was the Sony Update Service program. You will need to power down your phone and then re-install the firmware update (I lost all my data though).
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
Yes, facebook. Downloaded it again from market and moved it to system, but still no success with ota.

Was the original apk somehow modified by sony?
[Sony Xperia ZL] rovahgti:
for с6503 LV.LT.ES.RU. in SUS available .253
[Sony Xperia ZL] Mambobuzzz:
Hi I've had the same problem. For me installing the Update via Sony Update Software (SUS) did help...
[Sony Xperia ZL] CLB-NL:
You have to put the original back... I have it from the 6503 model if you want..
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
That would be great!!! :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] vdubguy83:
Yeah that looks to be my only option. Damn. Didn't wanna lose all my data.
[Sony Xperia ZL] CLB-NL:
Let me know when you've got it; http://db.tt/CbW8K0gm
[Sony Xperia ZL] Ch@rly:
My C6503 is rooted and again with FW434.

I've received the FW253

If I understand well, if I install it with OTA, after install, my device is again rooted.

You confirm ?
[Sony Xperia ZL] spielnicht:
100% confirmation, at least for the C6506, but I can't see why not for the rest.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
Done - thank you!!:D
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
Confirmed C6503 ;)
[Sony Xperia ZL] Ch@rly:
Thank you, I try this week-end ;)
[Sony Xperia ZL] zargalo:
After a couple of hours hands-on with new firmware 253, the phone in general its faster!
[Sony Xperia ZL] Ingvarr:
Probably that's why battery life is worse...
[Sony Xperia ZL] Julianocas:
Mine is way better.

I read somewhere that if you, after update, wipe everything, the phone works like a charm, including solving battery issues. ;)
[Sony Xperia ZL] Ingvarr:
Sorry, should've written "for some people".

Personally I haven't noticed any differences neither in battery life nor speed.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
Still didn't succeed in updating ota. I used Bin4rys method to root, maybe that changed some system files.

Gonna try to flash 434 stock again and root otherwise, maybe that will work.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Ch@rly:
Same for me.

The update fails.

My C6503 is rooted with locked bootloader.

I thought it was because of the mod "DoCoMo SO-02 Status Bar" but I gave the original file and it is the same.

Any idea?
[Sony Xperia ZL] nutzuTo:
hmmm I might try that ,did u try it??
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
I only rooted my phone and deketed facebook. Facebook is restored meanwhike, so I think it has to do with root...
[Sony Xperia ZL] riz157:
Same problem will give this a try when I go back home. I hope it works
[Sony Xperia ZL] Kunwar.g:
Its been 2 weeks since I have updated and the two main difference I see is better black and the camera has become amazing. Sadly I.do not have pre and posy pics to share as I got update within 3-4 days of purchase of the ZL.

Battery might have marginal improvement. But did notice lower benchmark scores post update. Not sure if its update or maybe due to difference between brandnew amd used. Got 18xxx post update. Pre update was 20xxx
[Sony Xperia ZL] jvs60:
I finally got mine updated. I was running HackitZ rom and i flashed the stock .434 ftf, rooted it, and did the ota update. It successfully updated and root was kept.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Darkfunnyguy:
Maybe you want to try flashing with earlier firmware unbranded DE .350.ftf file and root phone using rootkit and then install OTA Rootkeeper and hide the root, then update via OTA and now install the DoCoMo SO-02 Status Bar or other mods for sound or camera like cybershot etc.

Also do not install recovery like Lockedrecovery 2.2/2.3 either when updating via OTA.

It works for me successfully updating to .253 firmware with root retained.
[Sony Xperia ZL] celcius32:
I can also confirm that using OTA Rootkeeper to hide root and performing an OTA update from 434 to 253 firmware update will allow you to restore root after the 253 update. Now to wait for the 301 update.....
[Sony Xperia ZL] CLB-NL:
And the OTA-update with the .253 firmware for the Nordic 6503 model is here also :good::laugh:
[Sony Xperia ZL] miichii11:
I´m on Nordic FW and got it too. But the installation fails, even if I install some of the system apps. :(

I don't remember all, so it would be nice, if somebody would post a list with the applications he restored to update.
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
Tell me how to make a list and i will do it
[Sony Xperia ZL] miichii11:
Would be good, if somebody remembers, what specific app caused this error, but maybe someone has a screenshot of titanium backup, by which he restored these apps or has most of them still installed. ;)
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
Any change in /system/app gives that error
[Sony Xperia ZL] miichii11:
I have replace Chrome as the stock browser and deleted BrowserProviderProxy.apk and Chrome. I downloaded Chrome back, but the BrowserProviderProxy.apk is missing. Maybe somebody, who can upload this apk? :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] Darkfunnyguy:
Here your app, if you saving to pc change the extension to apk View attachment BrowserProviderProxy.apk
[Sony Xperia ZL] miichii11:
Thanks, but this didn´t help as well :(

I downloaded Chrome.apk from the Market. Has anybody the original Browser.apk?
[Sony Xperia ZL] hudfer:
Anyone got .253 for Xperia ZQ from Brazil?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Darkfunnyguy:
Here there is no browser.apk but here the chrome.apk from system/app folder View attachment 2015282
[Sony Xperia ZL] Julianocas:
Battery with MEA. 253
[Sony Xperia ZL] finoqq84:
Just to check if the .253 firmware updates the screen contrast just like the xperia z? Because i am going to switch from xperia z to ZL tonight. This is my biggest concern.
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
Yeh it's the same.

Well at least the contrast changed from from .434 to .253
[Sony Xperia ZL] Faddy89:
It's much better now.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Ingvarr:
Looks like something keeps your phone awake almost all the time, hence high usage of Android System.

Have you switched off Google Now & Google Maps Location Reporting?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Julianocas:
The problem is that the 4h30m of screen time was not continuously.

It was a normal use during the day, so not that much time to phone get into deep sleep, that's why Android System is a little bit higher.

Lot of times I looked up for hour, message, mail, and other things that took deep sleep off and makes Android System run in low CPU frequency.

And yes, already turned off Now and Location. It became usual since my last phone, an S3.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sarobi:
[MENTION=4569139]Julianocas[/MENTION], in my personal point of view there is quite decent battery life and screen time on is not bad :-;
[Sony Xperia ZL] nik.taylor:
A bit late to the party but also wanted to confirm that using Vodoo OTA Rootkeeper worked when upgrading .253. I was rooted with a locked bootloader on a US C6506 on .434. Installed and protected root with the Rootkeeper. Installed the update and it just worked.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
I updated ota without rootkeeper, and root is still there. No need for rootkeeper, just update ota and you're fine! ;)
[Sony Xperia ZL] mpf37:
+1

Same here
[Sony Xperia ZL] jafferman:
If I update to the newest firmware will I lose the sony built in apps?

Also my bootloader is locked and im on Rogers firmware 1.395.

C6506

Am I able to update to the newest firmware?
[Sony Xperia ZL] hudfer:
There's a mirror with .ftf file:

Xperia ZL (C6503)_10.1.1.A.1.253_Generic MEA 1272-3738 R5A.rar (739.4 MB)

https://mega.co.nz/#!1khXwISD!Wvb2rRyJfEPzaHJaDt19p0SAtqs7tT2cto_cOVkeno4
[Sony Xperia ZL] fmonster:
Yeah but that's for 6503. Does it work on 6506?
[Sony Xperia ZL] enrique71:
I flashed the previous firmware and I can confirm that the battery life, same exact usage is much better than the .253 load.

On. 434 I left my phone in airplane mode last night and this morning I was still at 100%, on . 253 I was getting 95%.
[Sony Xperia ZL] hudfer:
Look the battery life in .434 version. I'm rollback the .434 version.
[Sony Xperia ZL] nutzuTo:
I was saying that long time a go that the new update doesn't have a good battery life :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] Julianocas:
How much of screen usage?

How much of this is while you were sleeping?

I did the test a while ago with almost 5h of screen time and in commercial time, really using the phone.

The time you go to sleep any phone enter in deep sleep mode and the battery consumption will be 1~2% for 7~8h, it's a fake time, since it's not using the phone.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Julianocas:
As you can see, this is a fake time... with MEA 253.
[Sony Xperia ZL] hudfer:
My screen is a fake time? The battery consumption depends the use phone, operator signal, wifi signal and others factors. The print is the firmware .434 and the .253 drain more power on my phone 6503. Search in this forum and see others peoples saying the battery problem in .253.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Julianocas:
I also have the C6503 (ZQ) and I also had the .434 and now I'm with the .253 and my battery consumption is way better...

I said it's a fake assumption because the deep sleep while sleeping spends 1~2% in 8h, that's the reason of the "fake".

Look at my SS and see for yourself...

With 3 and a half hour of display usage...

*the battery killer of this phone (and almost all smarts) for normal usage is the screen, since it's a 5" full HD... lots of pixels to illuminate.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
I think the battery lifetime didn't change, but it is more realistic. With .434 the phone lost exactly 0% whike listening to music for 45 minutes. But as soon as I used the browser it dropped to 98%. With the new firmware battery also drops while listening to music with display off.

I think it's more accurate now. I still get 2 days with about 4h screen on with my normal usage.
[Sony Xperia ZL] coolrevi:
It's not fake time. It won't reset unless it is charged to 90 our above percentage. That's the problem
[Sony Xperia ZL] basteagow:
This.

Don't get me wrong; it was great to check my phone hours after putting it in my pocket in the morning and seeing a nice 100% up there. It wasn't after some time that I realized it was lying to me, and that as soon as I actually started using it, the counter would drop dramatically and catch up. It was like it was artificially pegged at 100% for a while to give me a false sense of great battery life. Was it nice and comforting? Sure, but I think I'd rather be realistic and have the more accurate figures of .253.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
The Z-guys got a working stock 4.2.2 rom:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2322603

Don't think it will take long till we also get 4.2.
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
Let's hope so

XZ c6606 got the 10.3.A.0.407 fw certified since june 4th.

Not sure if it means anything but still
[Sony Xperia ZL] danieldp1990:
Im new to ZL

Hi guys. im wondering whats the lastest firmware official update por the zl? I got mine today and its a C6502

Android 4.1.2

Baseband 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQzz

Build number : 10.1.A.1.350

Thanks so much, BTW any 1 knows how to dissasemble?:good:
[Sony Xperia ZL] coolrevi:
It's. 307 on some countries abs. 253 in some other
[Sony Xperia ZL] danieldp1990:
Im new to SONY I is the firmware version i have the lastest? the camera at night sucks on this.....
[Sony Xperia ZL] coolrevi:
350 is very first one. 307 is latest. Check for update using update service you will get it
[Sony Xperia ZL] danieldp1990:
the lower the number the newer it is?
[Sony Xperia ZL] coolrevi:
No that's not how it work. You will have a number in between which will be lower. 350 and 434 come under similar category so 434 Is latest.. 253 and 307 come under similar category so 307 is latest. Check the complete firmware number you'll know the difference.
[Sony Xperia ZL] finoqq84:
Will there be the .307 firmware for c6503? Or just for c6502? Or ver .307 is only for c6503?

As its quite a long wait
[Sony Xperia ZL] danieldp1990:
help me pls

i check my phone and in build number it say 10.1.A.1.350
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
Yes as said you have the oldest firmware
[Sony Xperia ZL] butatx:
The new build number is 10.1.1.A.253 and 10.1.1.A.307 instead of 10.1.A.350 & 10.1.A.350, , there is an extra number 1 in that build.

Xperia Z has got a leak 4.2.2 rom build 10.3.A.407 if i'm not mistaken, so the newer OS depend on more number added and higher build number. Some people might overlooked it.
[Sony Xperia ZL] danieldp1990:
And what i have to do to update mine? yesterday i tried with the sony pc companion but it says succesful update and it was the same firmware i had.:good:
[Sony Xperia ZL] coolrevi:
Are you using any carrier locked phone??

Sent from my C6502
[Sony Xperia ZL] danieldp1990:
well i bought the phone on Claro (but they have to sell them unlocked) how to i check that?

this is my phone info:

model number: C6502

android : 4.1.2

Build number: 10.1.A.1.350
[Sony Xperia ZL] coolrevi:
If you can use other SIM its called unlocked. If you want update you can download it and flash it using flash tool. It's very easy. But make a backup of everything.

Sent from my C6502
[Sony Xperia ZL] danieldp1990:
Yes im using a different sim.

I already download the flashtool program.

wich is the firmware i have to download? can you give me a link?:good:
[Sony Xperia ZL] butatx:
This is Taiwan 10.1.1.A.307 rom, the newest for C6502 so far http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42657628

I think better you download other rom too incase you got problem with that rom, you can find at ZL android development forum, I suggest 10.1.1.A.253 base rom.

Above link is non-rooted rom, if you want pre-rooted rom you can check NUT thread also in ZL android development forum.

Bedore you start anything please. Read. Till you understand what you are doing.
[Sony Xperia ZL] danieldp1990:
I just want my phone with the lastest official stock update or firmware. no root and all that stuff, to see if there are improves on camera and screen etc..

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any help here, to update my ZL? :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia ZL] coolrevi:
Just download. 307 and flash it. 253 is good as well.. Yo choice check in herbal section. You'll get it dude

Sent from my C6502
[Sony Xperia ZL] danieldp1990:
wich 1 is the best? latest? whats yours?
[Sony Xperia ZL] coolrevi:
I've not tested 307. I've used 253 without any issue :)

Sent from my C6502
[Sony Xperia ZL] coolrevi:
Tested 307 . Improvement I found is that it's bit faster. Camera focus has been improved. Close ups cone better in 307. Otherwise no difference.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Lonzo_SGS2_506:
Wifi improvements?

Speed dial?

Thanks bro.

Sent from my ZL monst@
[Sony Xperia ZL] coolrevi:
I had no problem in Wi-Fi in any firmware..range was really good from the beginning. I dono about speed dial.

Sent from my C6502
[Sony Xperia ZL] danieldp1990:
Notification LED

Hello any 1 having some problems with the notification light on 307? Like colors get crazy. for example on whatsapp when i want it ti be yellow its red. on some pictures it does not give the right color of led. and also on whats app when i set the led to white , its blinks purple.:confused:
[Sony Xperia ZL] danieldp1990:
New Firmware VERSION?

Hellos I just connect my phone to the pc and it say i got a new software update. and it is the 10.3.A.0.423

i have the 10.1.1.A.1.253
[Sony Xperia ZL] Lonzo_SGS2_506:
What are you waiting for? Try it and let us know mate... :D

Sent from my ZL monst@
[Sony Xperia ZL] danieldp1990:
YEPP downloading right now ! :D I just hope it fixes all the bugs and hope its 4.2.2 :P
[Sony Xperia ZL] demonicangell™:
wow ..which region are u from ..
[Sony Xperia ZL] ImAnurag:
I guess it is Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 for XZL.

Hey, it's great news..I guess it is Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 :)

Please post the screenshots as soon as you are finished with updating...

Can you just post the screenshot of updating via PCC or SUS ?
[Sony Xperia ZL] demonicangell™:
no update yet in india
[Sony Xperia ZL] ImAnurag:
European LTE version got it.

European LTE version of the handset (C6503) has got this update notification as per now....
[Sony Xperia ZL] danieldp1990:
yep I will post screenshots :) if i know how to hehehehee :good:

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Omgg !!!! Its 4.2.2 !!!! Woooooo :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] kumar abhishek:
Waiting for many many screenshots ;)
[Sony Xperia ZL] cesarleeds:
Got an update on SEUS (not on PC Companion however).

697mb, downloading.
[Sony Xperia ZL] danieldp1990:
how do I upload screenshots?:silly:
[Sony Xperia ZL] ImAnurag:
If i know means :P

Just Press "print screen" on your PC keyboard...and upload it here :P Kidding :P

Show us the screenshot with the firmware version on PCC or SUS....
[Sony Xperia ZL] danieldp1990:
yes i got the screenshot already but how do I post them here ? xD
[Sony Xperia ZL] ImAnurag:
Click on "manage attachments"

[MENTION=4746030]danieldp1990[/MENTION] Click on "manage attachments" under label "attach files", on the section to reply threads here, , then upload your screenshots....

Or you can post the screenshot on some other site and then paste the link here...
[Sony Xperia ZL] cesarleeds:
Just reply here and click on manage attachments, it is below the box where you write ur post, there u can upload your image.
[Sony Xperia ZL] danieldp1990:
4.2.2!!!!!

HERE they are!
[Sony Xperia ZL] danieldp1990:
And More Screenshots :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] ImAnurag:
Post Changelog and ftf

Please post the chnagelog....See what are the new changes...Check for the new features...

List the new features here...

If you can post the ftf file also, it would be great....

More screeshots please.

super awesome it is...android 4.2.2...wooowoooo :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] coolrevi:
huh transperent navigation just the this i was waiting for
[Sony Xperia ZL] demonicangell™:
C6502 ??? isnt urs 03
[Sony Xperia ZL] kumar abhishek:
Yup me too just seen is it available for c6502 indian users? :eek:
[Sony Xperia ZL] spielnicht:
Excellent. Keep in mind that if you have root access and don't want to lose it, then you should wait for the OTA update, at least that was the case with the 253 update.
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
Took 2 days last time for me from PC companion to OTA availability. I can wait for that.

But maybe someone can check root who used PC companion
[Sony Xperia ZL] demonicangell™:
no :(

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doomlord said he will create a root toolkit for it ;)
[Sony Xperia ZL] butatx:
But he need the ftf file 1st, please someone make one
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
Any other way than yanking out the cable @ 100%?
[Sony Xperia ZL] danieldp1990:
Well cause i dont like being root user, this update is official , with pc companion I just plug in my phone to laptop and uptade shows up. C6502 :) its awesome
[Sony Xperia ZL] demonicangell™:
how do i take a screenshot in 4.2 ? the screenshot option isnt available anymore in the power button options
[Sony Xperia ZL] Android-Jeck:
Someone posts a ftf file here...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42772908

Xperia ZL Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update (10.3.A.0.423) rolling out

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 7 mit Tapatalk 2
[Sony Xperia ZL] ImAnurag:
Use combination of 'power button + volume down button'

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Check your PM and reply their ASAP.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Faddy89:
Well that sucks :/
[Sony Xperia ZL] demonicangell™:
small apps screenshot with editing option
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
I heard you could take screenshot with volume + power?
[Sony Xperia ZL] coolrevi:
Yes. You can small app can be used to edit so better ;)
[Sony Xperia ZL] demonicangell™:
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sorry couldnt upload via pm

here u go
[Sony Xperia ZL] ImAnurag:
thanks a lot :good:
[Sony Xperia ZL] nutzuTo:
:) is not lower they add it 1

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If is from Malaysia than u have to wait if is not C6506, seams like only the US version get the update now
[Sony Xperia ZL] shah_vm:
i am not able to update i get following error msg

problem: the phone/tablet contains modified software that cannot be updated.

details: sony update engine failure (error 2003)

any idea what is causing the issue

my phone model is 6506 build # 10.1.A.1.434