yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z1 General] Riyal:
[MENTION=5708056]Lorettaa[/MENTION]

Actually I don't own a Z1 but instead a Z1 Compact :D Bought mine from europe pinadala ko lang dito. With regards sa drop durability yes Z1 is very tolerable to drops due to it's aluminum frame sadly though when you drop it on a hard material you would surely end up having a permanent deformity due to the very nature of aluminum. But that doesn't make it drop resistant though since if you drop your z1 and face first on a buldging object like a stone you would surely end up breaking the screen without a doubt. It's only durable when it drops on any of it's side portion.
[Xperia Z1 General] Lorettaa:
Thanks for the response Riyal, Can I ask if the Z1 Compact has also the same build with Z1 like the aluminum frame? My second choice was Z1 compact because of its size and it could fit on my pocket :)
[Xperia Z1 General] junta_mpb:
I dropped mine from waist high onto a tiled floor. The device suffered some dings on the aluminum frame, a chip on the plastic frame and minor scratches on the screen protector. Operation and the glass suffered no ill effects.
[Xperia Z1 General] emccccc:
hey kababayans. :) i got my z1 a week and a half ago,was supposed to get the z2, but it was too expensive so i opted for the z1. so happy with it, coming from galaxy grand. Planning on rooting after a month on stock, any tips on how to root? Its kinda confusing to follow the threads over at the android development section. Thanks!
[Xperia Z1 General] chkrootkit:
I just rooted mine yesterday. Aluminium din b frame ng Z1?
[Xperia Z1 General] whisper13:
Please guys speak in English, mods are monitoring this and our thread might close down, please observe the rules here at xda, if you want to speak in our native language send a PM to that person, hope no one bashes on me

I watched shems video in youtube on how to root the xperia z1, it's really helpful and noob proof

Sent from my RastaKatified Trinity-nized Hammerhead!
[Xperia Z1 General] emccccc:
Yeah. What do you have? Z1C or Z1

Sent from Xperia Z1 C6903

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The one where you have to downgrade to. 290? then upgrade to 757?

Sent from Xperia Z1 C6903
[Xperia Z1 General] chkrootkit:
Z1 .. ganito ginawa ko.

Downgrade to .534 via Flashtool,

Install DualRecovery and flash .757, power off dont reboot.

flash stripped ftf file via flashtool, then reboot. See link below.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
[Xperia Z1 General] emccccc:
Thanks bro. Maybe in a month. Lol. So tempted to root right now.

Sent from Xperia Z1 C6903
[Xperia Z1 General] chkrootkit:
Good luck :cool:
[Xperia Z1 General] emccccc:
Is it worth it? Sorry if i seem noisy in this thread, i am just nervous. I have rooted my old phones before (galaxy ace 2 and galaxy grand) but they were so easy to root! This phone has me nervous. LOL i can unroot and go back to "normal" by flashing a regular stock ftf right? Btw, what is the one for our country? :laugh:
[Xperia Z1 General] cyrom:
It's definitely worth it! Just follow the steps and you're done. Nothing to worry about. Our customization no. Is 1276-7935(i have the link here somewhere) if I'm not mistaken also I can provide you a smart ftf if your device came from smart..
[Xperia Z1 General] emccccc:
thanks cyrom! my z1 is openline. i'll search for the link, that is stock 4.4.2 for our country right?
[Xperia Z1 General] emccccc:
Anyone know how to install xposed framework on the z1? I rooted mine,. 757 can't install xposed. :( i also cant back up my rom using twrp. It fails when backing up the system
[Xperia Z1 General] masterlee28:
Hi.. Is it really slow transferring file via NFC?
[Xperia Z1 General] Riyal:
root it using nut's method pre. You need to disable sony RIC first for system rw to work.
[Xperia Z1 General] emccccc:
yes, i was able to figure it out. i just reflashed the rom. i am now on 761 rooted fw. still, thanks pre! ^^,
[Xperia Z1 General] ionmarx:
Still on 757 here. Anyone else here who bought Z1 units from Philippine shops who are still also on 757?

The later update(s) aren't yet available on me on Sony PC Companion, unfortunately...
[Xperia Z1 General] emccccc:
My father is still on 757(Z1 C6903), not rooted. On the other hand, I am on .108 (4.4.4 Z1 C6903), rooted. you can flash another country's fw if you really want to update. Flashtool says that 4.4.4 is rolling out for our country. "Customized PH" unless PH stands for something other than Philippines.
[Xperia Z1 General] tmhson:
you can always flashed other country ftf for the last update, maybe you want to take a look on similar cust number from your country just to make sure.. and there is a huge FTF Collection for Z1 somewhere in this xda forum, can't remember the link tough... :D
[Xperia Z1 General] Rolandml:
hello kababayan .. got this Xperia z1 so-01f from a Japanese friend..i have upgraded it to kitkat.. only problem is the bootloader is block and cannot be unlock. :)
[Xperia Z1 General] ermond012:
Still on 757 FW. Went to Monumento this afternoon to have it updated but unfortunately they still don't have the 4.4.4 update as they only do the udate via flashing. I didn't pursue that as I am afraid of something wrong might happen to my phone. :D

Sent fron my Sony Xperia™ Z1
[Xperia Z1 General] kyerie030:
There is a sony shop in monumento? :confused:
[Xperia Z1 General] emccccc:
I was too. I got my z1 in May of this year. I said, I won't root it and "play" with it until a month or two. Then less than a month in I decided to go for root. Now I am on 4.4.4, french firmware. I would say flashing a stock FTF is fool-proof. Don't worry. plus, its cheaper! still, your choice bro. just some words to help you if you are deliberating upgrading by yourself. :D
[Xperia Z1 General] ermond012:
None, just the stalls only. You know. Hehe

I actually flashed 4.3 on my Z1 before and another SW in my acro S and I can say that I can do it without any worries. Hehe. It's just that I'm not that too confident with the ones that are in Monumento. Lol
[Xperia Z1 General] emccccc:
oh. sorry, I misunderstood your post. lol. sorry bro
[Xperia Z1 General] Cho-393:
Hello fellow Z1 users,

I've just recently followed this thread and I was wondering if I could get some insights with regards to updating my Z1.

You see, my phone (running stock firmware 14.3.A.0.757/non-rooted) is locked under Smart and I've been waiting for a couple of few weeks now for the 4.4.4 (14.4.A.0.108) update, but with no luck. So I've been thinking of updating my phone via flashtool.

I just have a few questions about doing it, though:

1. do i necessarily have to be rooted to be able to update via flashtool?

2. does my phone need to be open line to be able to update via flashtool?

3. would it be safe to update my phone using a non-smart .ftf file?

(Also, which is more advisable flashing an unbranded PH 14.3.A.0.757 ftf then wait for the update via OTA/PC Companion,

or flashing straight to 4.4.4 but with an ftf from a different region/country?)

4. is there a way to update via flashtool that wouldn't wipe data/apps from my phone?
[Xperia Z1 General] ermond012:
Hi, I've done flashing before on my acro S and Z1 but both are openline. All I know is you don't need to be rooted to be able to flash FTF files. I think you can flash other region's FTF files. The only differences with other FTF files aside from Smart if PH's are the bloatwares (but better check first with the threads abt that file you want to flash for the pros and cons) and there are options in the flashtool that you have to tick if you don't want to wipe your data and apps. That is what I remember and I hope I'm not wrong. You can try to check flashing of FTF files procedures here in XDA for further clarification.
[Xperia Z1 General] Cho-393:
Ok. I'll look more into it before I decide to flash, just to be sure. Though, I do really hope Smart would just release the update soon.

Thanks. :)
[Xperia Z1 General] xyne02:
z1 usb flaps

Hi po. Saan po pwedeng mka bili ng usb flaps? I am from Iloilo and i brought my phone already at a sony center. And problema po is ipapadala pa ang unit going to Manila and medyo matatagalan. Napunit kasi ang rubber that used to seal the phone and make it waterproof. If may alam po kayo na store na pwedeng mabilhan. I did to contact witrigs pero sobrang mahal po ng shipping. :(
[Xperia Z1 General] emccccc:
here are some link bro. you have to pay for shipment though. i don't know of any other place here in the Philippines, except sony center, that has the replacement flaps.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=xperia+z1+usb+cover

you can find tutorials on youtube. Also, don't speak in Filipino, it's against XDA forum rules.:p
[Xperia Z1 General] xyne02:
Oh sorry. I've read some comments in this thread that were also in Filipino. Thinking it's ok to have that conversation. Sorry. My bad. Thanks btw. :D
[Xperia Z1 General] Riyal:
[MENTION=5880023]xyne02[/MENTION]

I'm from Iloilo also :D Kasimanwa! Anyways try checking out this facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/iprotectyousp

I usually buy sony accessories from them and I saw posts before that they are selling replacement flaps for our Xperia handsets. Not sure if there's one for Xperia Z1 though... Still worth checking it out. And if you wanted to save money from importing products outside our country. Just purchase one from ebay and have it shipped through international shipping(not through priority or other private couriers like fedex etc.) So you'll just have to pay for the actual price of the item & 50 pesos for our local courier to redeem the package.

Edit:

Here's a sample of the flaps they're selling.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=450535895090535

Not sure if it's for the Z1 though since I don't have the handset. I only have a Z1 Compact.
[Xperia Z1 General] xyne02:
Thanks Kasimanwa!

Thank you so much, Kasimanwa!
[Xperia Z1 General] Symphoneous:
Just got the latest [FTF] via Sony Companion and re-bundled it via Flashtool, Branding Generic PH / Unbranded PH / Customized PH, Android Version: 4.4.4 Build Number: 14.4.A.0.108, pretty much performance improvement, I'll try to post link at [FTF] Mega Collection Thread, I'm still 7 post short from posting outside links :angel:
[Xperia Z1 General] emccccc:
what is the difference between the unbranded and customized?
[Xperia Z1 General] Symphoneous:
None, I just simply named it based on branding instructions which can be found on this forum, basically the FTF is Unbranded PH or Generic PH, I never did anything to modified it, if that's what your asking :good:
[Xperia Z1 General] cross.x.path:
New Z1 user

glad we have our own thread here.

Im using Xperia Z1 as well (4.4.2 Kitkat)

first, the 4.4.4 Kitkat was already available right? but the problem is I dont have a computer at home so I cant update my phone. so I want to know when it will be available for OTA update?

I had some problem when it comes to the battery and overheating issues. I already deactivate the Google Apps like (Google+ / Google Games etc)

2nd, I have a tiny green stuck pixel on the lower right of the screen. I still have a warranty since I just bought this on May. but I accidentally dropped the phone when I was drunk on the first month so I got a lot of scratches and decided to remove the ASF on the front and back without knowing it will VOID the WARRANTY. LOL very upset that time but yeah! sh*t happens.

anyway I just want some advise if the stuck pixel will be fixed by an update or not. thanks!
[Xperia Z1 General] emccccc:
I think it is a hardware problem, so it cant be fixed with an update. Because as you said, you dropped it. So that drop might have damaged the actual display.
[Xperia Z1 General] cross.x.path:
I see,

actually I already have that stuck pixel before I dropped the phone. but I think your'e right, there's NO way it could be fix by an update. but Im wondering if I can still have my warranty even if I already removed the ASF. hahaha

regarding the battery drain, Im a gamer as well so I use PPSSPP. my 100% can only last 4-6hrs of gameplay (everything was turned off like Wi-Fi, Mobile Data, GPS etc.)

is that normal?

I tried to clear the data on Eco Mode Controller, and the estimated time from Power Saving Mode shows 5days when I charged at %100.
[Xperia Z1 General] offgrey:
Hey guys, looking to buy a Z1 in Metro Manila. Do you guys have any suggestions as to where I can get the best deal with manufacturer warranty? Currently looking at CMK Cellphones but I guess I'll get their reply about stock tomorrow morning pa. Thanks!
[Xperia Z1 General] don adrian:
hello guys .. whats up ??
[Xperia Z1 General] harrychang:
Is a receipt required for warranty from sony service center? I got my unit 3 months ago from Electroworld but i lost the recipt
[Xperia Z1 General] don adrian:
guys anyone have working face in app?
[Xperia Z1 General] juliusmalunhao:
Hi guys,

Got my new Xperia Z1, OS 4.4.4 Build 14.4.A.0.108..

Root and Recovery installed. any resources to PIMP my Z1? thanks
[Xperia Z1 General] yapanitz:
Might also be good to visit this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2778057&highlight=pimp+my+z1
[Xperia Z1 General] yrah:
xperia z1 compact

Hi guys just want to ask if there's a shop here in ph where I can buy a new ASF (with the sony logo) because I'm planning to remove the one on my phone cause It has many scratches already.
[Xperia Z1 General] Deathschythe33:
Hi, may I ask for a copy of the 14.4.A.0.108 (4.4.4) firmware version please. Need to root my phone.
[Xperia Z1 General] amnher:
Got my Z1 running lollipop build. Hmm does the camera works better on older firmwares?
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
Use screen adjuster... Its way better than filter your screen. I personally use Blue +8 and contrast of -4...
[Xperia Z1 General] aldevar:
thank you for the suggestion. tried using it, but just like the filter your screen app, the soft navigation keys are still unaffected, weird XD

btw, do have any idea where i can buy a bumper case? i tried looking for it at SM north edsa last week, found none :(
[Xperia Z1 General] styxter:
Try greenhills but since its too early after the release in the our country there is a little chance you can get so i advise dont make an effort on it yet
[Xperia Z1 General] junta_mpb:
Its nice to see a number of people have joined this thread!

About the yellow tint, it doesn't seem like its more yellowish that its supposed to be. I tried setting it to maximum brightness and it does look whiter. Can't really say more than that.

Has anyone had any success finding a slip pouch or the magnetic charging dock/cable? Sony Megamall had the dock, but they only had two units and they didn't message me to say that they had more in stock.
[Xperia Z1 General] raphsy:
Try Kimstore or Widget City, they usually have stock before the official Sony PH store :silly:
[Xperia Z1 General] mharckk:
guys,

please upload ftf backup of our z1 (C6903)

1276-7935_R4A

thanks. :D
[Xperia Z1 General] ermond012:
Got mine from Great Buys. I think mine is suffering from the yellow tint issue. SN BH906 if I'm not mistaken. Those who have no yellow tint issue what are your SNs?
[Xperia Z1 General] ermond012:
I bought my Z1 and dock in Great Buys separately. Unfortunately the dock is part of the premium package that wasn't offered to me when I bought the phone. The premium package I think comes with a bigger or rectangular box instead of the square one.

Anyone who has DQ-X10 or X100? How was it?
[Xperia Z1 General] mharckk:
ok managed to create ftf of my firmware.but cant upload due to net speed is too slow :D.

C6903_1276-7935_R4A_GLOBAL_LTE_14.1.G.2.257
[Xperia Z1 General] cyrom:
https://mega.co.nz/#!8xcSELTA!UK8WflkCmmsS_T2xixrgriZlTg9AvoU1_88OJndv_V4
[Xperia Z1 General] mharckk:
thanks for this,but already created my own ftf.

thanks for the effort though, this will help others.

your back up is 838mb,but mine is above 850.

not an issue though.
[Xperia Z1 General] nikkorob:
Hey mga ka-z1, do u guys know any shops or online retailers of cases(jelly,leather,stand,etc) for this phone? And which one do u prefer. I actually dont add any screen.protector nor any casing because the phone.itself is protected with those kind.of trauma or whatnot, so.yeah, any suggestions...? I keep on clicking.the "dot" , lol

Salamat!
[Xperia Z1 General] zyxel25:
im experiencing the yellowish screen when the color is grey

how to fix this?
[Xperia Z1 General] ermond012:
Same here. Planning to sell this and het a new one. But my brother and sister are telling me not to as they can see no problem with the screen though I see the yellow tint on the gray areas e.g. notification bar. I don't know but there are times grays looks gray sometimes yellowish. Ewan. Hahaha.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z1
[Xperia Z1 General] Morlock O:
if it's really bothering you just sell it... end of the day most impt thing is you are happy with your device...

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install this

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netmanslab.sa&hl=en

and add + 4 blue
[Xperia Z1 General] ermond012:
Well actually my only concern is that the gray areas are just the ones that aren't really gray, like it's yellowish. Other than that when you directly look at it the screen is actually very good. Viewing angles are not that great but it's fine with me. Whites are whites, at least for me but not as white as the iPad mini 2 of my sister. Maybe I'm just kinda being a bit OC and I know that it isn't good. :D You know the unit is pricey so I am hoping for the best.
[Xperia Z1 General] kuramamickey:
Try in sulit and dbgadgets. Also try to type in English in this forum.
[Xperia Z1 General] ermond012:
Are you guys having the yellow hue on your Z1? Mine does. S/N BH906.

Should you don't have, where did you purchase your units? OL?
[Xperia Z1 General] nikkorob:
Nahh. Ndi.na lang ako magke-case . Ikaw ba tol nilagyan mo pa sau?
[Xperia Z1 General] zyxel25:
use some screen adjsuter or wait for an update or just buy the latest manufactured one.
[Xperia Z1 General] junta_mpb:
Honestly, performance seems the same minus the crashing.
[Xperia Z1 General] Deathschythe33:
[MENTION=4269226]amnher[/MENTION]

This is the only thing available in XperiFirm:

Check this one out -though when you look at the FTF they have for download, it's not Generic PH.

EDIT #1: BTW, are you using a Z1 C6903 too?

EDIT #2: Ok so I found this, but when I try to download it, the file is no longer available. Please share your 4.X.X source.
[Xperia Z1 General] amnher:
Gonna post it here soon

And xperifirm are directly connected with Sony update servers and it's natural that only the latest ftf are the only ones available. I am on 4.2.2 now.and my verdict??

No to so much battery drain and too much heat. I don't have the source for smart pH. Only generic ph
[Xperia Z1 General] Deathschythe33:
Nice, please post your 4.2.2 source. Still looking for a Generic PH 4.4.4 source as well. All the leads I got last night turned out to empty -when you try to don't load it, it's already deleted from the server. :(

By the way, have any of your guys tried the ported 4k & timeshift video recording?
[Xperia Z1 General] amnher:
credits to [MENTION=2607037]hyelton[/MENTION]

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2469191

I can't find source for 4.4.4 PH firmware. But I have found 4.4.2 source for generic PH. Maybe we can update to 4.4.4 as OTA. Though it may offer 5.0.2 direct OTA update. I am not sure. For now 4.2.2 offers 4.3 OTA update on my Generic PH firmware and I still not updated it because I am observing it.
[Xperia Z1 General] Deathschythe33:
With my experience on my the Xperia Z. When I did a reset to 4.4.2, the upgrade was sequential 'til I got back to Kitkat 4.4.4, so most probably it'll be the same with our Z1.

By the way, other Z1 Pinoy owners there... guys kind of mods do you have?
[Xperia Z1 General] amnher:
Well I am going to flash now 4.4.2
[Xperia Z1 General] Deathschythe33:
Once you get the 4.4.4 OTA, I wish there is a way to "download" the firmware from ? to ?. The turn it into an FTF file. But I guess that is not possible. [emoji5]

Sent from my C6903
[Xperia Z1 General] amnher:
Still kinda busy. But i am also interested in that. If really theres a way to convert my unmodified firmware installed as ftf
[Xperia Z1 General] Deathschythe33:
So how's your Z1? Any update?
[Xperia Z1 General] amnher:
Well you are right. The update to 4.4.4 is step by step and I am quite happy. Truly kitkat is better than lollipop. Less heat and more battery lofe
[Xperia Z1 General] Deathschythe33:
And tons of mods available compared to Lollipop. What mods do you at the moment?
[Xperia Z1 General] amnher:
Well I dont have. I just rooted it. I like to keep everything stock as possible as to observe the general performance
[Xperia Z1 General] Deathschythe33:
Hey Dude,

Were did you source your 4.4.2 Generic PH again? from [MENTION=2607037]hyelton[/MENTION]'s post here? When I click on

it sends me to this link that says

---------------------------------

Edit:

Hey Dude,

Found this. hope it's a good 4.4.4 Generic PH FTF
[Xperia Z1 General] amnher:
Theres another link there.

By the way that ftf is what I am looking for. Updates more than. 108 like 157 is not good in battery life
[Xperia Z1 General] Deathschythe33:
I just finished flashing the 4.4.4 FTF I quoted just now. First time booting it up as I write you this response. I'd edit my post in just a short while.
[Xperia Z1 General] yoorie016:
Did you know?

That you can get a Xperia Z1 (and other devices) in Facebook page "Shopmore" and "Hotstop" for about 12K only? i got my Z3c for 16k and its taiwan device, but still a legit sony device. :P

Checkout also my favorite ROM on my signature below. Though the developer is currently saving money for his Z1 to continue the project, the current version of the ROM is stable with no issues at all. :)
[Xperia Z1 General] Deathschythe33:
I read the iHacker's ROM thread Will this work on a Z1 running 14.4.A.0.157 (4.4.4 Kitkat)? Reason I asked if because the thread and it's relevant patches appear to be based off of the .133 Firmware.

Nvm my last post. I re-read the whole OP for iHackers. Seems like iHackers v6.2 is for 14.4.A.0.157 (4.4.4 Kitkat) I'm checking it out now.
[Xperia Z1 General] yoorie016:
Okay. You wanna try it since it the most stable stock based rom i ever used. I suggest that you use LB only. :) because the camera sucks at low light shots when you unlocked your bootloader.
[Xperia Z1 General] cheeze.keyk:
hello kabayans,

which should i get? the zenfone 2 2gb ram variant or the Xperia z1?
[Xperia Z1 General] amnher:
Z1 of course. Its way much better
[Xperia Z1 General] cheeze.keyk:
got a 2nd hand Z1 yesterday. :D
[Xperia Z1 General] Deathschythe33:
Identify what you'll be using your phone for. Identify if you are a normal day-to-day user or a power user. Then decide.

Obviously, this is a Sony Xperia Z1 subforum so we will all side with our phone model.

But to be fair with you, my answer is simple >> Identify what you'll be using your phone for. Identify if you are a normal day-to-day user or a power user. Then decide.
[Xperia Z1 General] amnher:
So far enjoying kitkat but still lollipop has better looks hahaha

anyway if only that memory leak is fix in 5.0.2... 5.1 is taking too long. And Ive read from telstra provider on other country, z1/z1c 5,1 will be released sometime around september 28, 2015 so its possible we will receive it earlier than that
[Xperia Z1 General] drolkacj:
Hi :) new owner of z1.

can you suggest what custom rom has good battery backup?
[Xperia Z1 General] Deathschythe33:
Memory leak has already been fixed in 5.0.2. Check this out

What do you mean good battery backup???
[Xperia Z1 General] amnher:
Yeah but not fully. Thats why the launcher has lot of withraws after a few hours since reboot. I noticed this because I use vpn and it closes by itself automatcally after awhile. This also happens on my galaxy s5 running lollipop
[Xperia Z1 General] mharckk:
good battery backup? buy power bank 20,000mah.