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[Xperia Z1 General] ahomad:
I also have SGS4 and Z1 right now, even before the update the Z1 display was way better than the SGS4 apart from the not so good viewing angle. But I look at the display straight more than on-an-angle so I prefer the Z1 over the SGS4, but I didn't compare them after the update though.
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
I also don't like the viewing angle.

When looking at it from 180 degrees I cant see anything at all.

:p
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
did that, error nothing displayed /
[Xperia Z1 General] marc_ecko28:
My z1 display have a good viewing angles but I agree it should have been better like amoled.

Anyway this is better for me than amoled cause I barely see anything when using it under the sun while walking outside or around the beach.

While I can use Z1 under the sun while walking besides the beach and I dont need to worry about my phone getting wet. :p

Besides I do not use my phone tilt 180 degrees. 180 degress or you mean 90 degrees?

Sent from my C6903
[Xperia Z1 General] gioiellino:
But why then we should look at the display to 180 degrees??
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
AT 90 degrees I cant see anything either, only the micro SD and charger port,

But fortunately the more you turn it the better. So far I have found that 360 degress is just as good as looking straight at it.

(Sorry folks, couldn't resist)
[Xperia Z1 General] marc_ecko28:
When you turn your phone to 180 degrees you are looking at the back.

Am I right?

Sent from my C6903
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Look folks, I was just trolling....

Of course 180 degress is looking at the back...
[Xperia Z1 General] marc_ecko28:
I think your z1 display have a problem.

Some of Z1 users here complain the same as you are trying to say.

The photo I posted took with almost 90degrees and It was good.

Sent from my C6903
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
Yeah but it was funny ;)
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
OMG.....IT WAS A JOKE!! At 90 degrees you cant see the screen. At 180degrees you are looking at the back of the phone. At 360 degrees you have turned it all the way round and looking at the front again..

Please lets leave it here
[Xperia Z1 General] marc_ecko28:
Yeah...

I was slow to pick it up quickly!

You got me good..

:banghead:
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
same here camera app not opening after going back to previous version. What did you do to make it work. ? Replay ASAP
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
If I go back to previous version using the repair function on pc companion, will camera app work?
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
this is way off topic on a thread that is already messed up

On topic

Is it safe to assume that this update is not on general release yet

someone answer that question then close this thread as it is going nowhere

it is one of the worst threads I've ever seen on XDA covering so many topics and questions that should really have their own thread

if you want to discuss rooting the new firmware "once it's released" then that should be on a thread of it's own

I'd like to know who has officially got the update for this firmware and I don't mean the current version that may be floating around a few people that flashed some none standard version

just my opinion
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
You need to flash back the .534 ftf again. Repairing with PCC will give you back this .257 firmware.
[Xperia Z1 General] Sgt.Sledge:
any changes???
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
Flash another ftf but you will need to wipe this time!!
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
yes i wiped full data, it worked :) this firmware update has made me crazy....now m leaving it. Hell with Sony for not rolling it out till now
[Xperia Z1 General] sofir786:
OT

Lmao I'm dying laughing reading some of these responses, good one Greg.
[Xperia Z1 General] Halim2k:
Superior Auto mode is much better than before. Manual mode enhanced a lot.

Just clear data from Camera, Camera common, Camera extension
[Xperia Z1 General] ajftl:
Uk still nothing? no ota or pc companion yet?
[Xperia Z1 General] binhk88:
Same here in Vietnam. I waited 2 days, it so long. And keep watting......
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
Too late replay, still thanks...i wiped full data and flashed ftf again and it worked.
[Xperia Z1 General] krabappel2548:
If you go back just clear data of camera and camera common :)

Performance is great on 257 :)
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
I am puzzled why Sony has released this FW and has yet to make it available via PCC to anyone with a retail handset
[Xperia Z1 General] Gitaroo:
I think they are rolling it out from region to region, eventually it should show up on the phone. Isnt this how it always is for Sony? This is my first sony phone so I dunno.
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
I understand that fully but as yet we have no reports as far as I can tell of anyone getting the official update for a retail unit - so far they are all Commercial/Journalist 1277-1398 which you will get if you flashed your phone previously with this version
[Xperia Z1 General] Tristard:
would make sence... if there would be any issues in a new release and they rolled it out in all countries at the same time, everyone would complain. but with this strategy just a few countries (plus nerds which can't await it :P) do the field testing and complain/report possible issues. but this is just a guess. ;)
[Xperia Z1 General] 301stSpartan:
I would guess that they might be fixing some things. The version that is out is journalist which to me implies a preview, as in there could still be bugs (people are complaining about the NFC icon and more frequent reboots). It I were Sony I'd take a few extra days to iron everything out before rolling out to thousands of users. As a consumer I also appreciate that approach and have no problem being patient.
[Xperia Z1 General] veletron:
In which case, they should update their blog telling folks whats going on!

http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2013/10...ware-update-for-xperia-z1-and-xperia-z-ultra/
[Xperia Z1 General] 301stSpartan:
That just says they're starting "from today" and that actual updates in the markets will vary. They did start that day with the journalist one, but no where does it commit to you as to when it will get to your region and your phone. Be a bit patient. It will come when it's ready.
[Xperia Z1 General] kr0n0s1024:
flashed with flashtool, happy but... i feel this version overheat the phone, it turns "on fire" :p
[Xperia Z1 General] pshdo:
Sony has ALWAYS done it this way...

They have always said that there is a lot of work for them to test each country and provider, and that the new firmware will be released when ever they are approved by the service providers...

This, Sony say, can take from days to months.

Look at our firmware collection, there are a lot of "differentieret" versions, that will get approved one by one...

But it tales time...
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
Even I am running this version flashed with flash tool and I get the feeling that this is a work in progress.. I think white balance has improved a bit and the yellow tint is less prominent. I am flashing back to 534 and wait for the generic update.. I am expecting good things.. Plus, i just read this on twitter...
[Xperia Z1 General] gioiellino:
installed.

more brightness, better color, very nice pictures even at night captures many details. Only problem was a restart while I was on brower.

wait for root
[Xperia Z1 General] daleski75:
Read what on twitter?
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
This... Sorry, xda app messed up..
[Xperia Z1 General] daleski75:
Was that about the yellow hue or that they have made other changes to the firmware so we can expect a newer version soon?
[Xperia Z1 General] fer2503:
Some of us can make some question about the update:

http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2013/10/16/live-xperiaz1chat-on-sonymobilenews-1710/
[Xperia Z1 General] rage77:
Seriously, what's so hard to understand? It's a regular update rolling out slowly.
[Xperia Z1 General] 301stSpartan:
Update is available in India through PC Companion.

Just don't know if I want it enough to lose root...
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
did you manually flash Commercial/Journalist 1277-1398 before ?
[Xperia Z1 General] 301stSpartan:
No way. I'm patient enough to wait for the real update. Plus, I didn't want to flash something only so I could flash back in a day when the update is there so I can have the real thing. I'm on the stock Indian 534 (unbranded 9602). Still might wait until someone can root it, don't see what the big rush is over having an update the second it comes out.
[Xperia Z1 General] nightbringer87:
Nothing in France for the moment ... we will be the last country to have the update ... again ...

i hope they add 20MP in the auto mod ! and i hope they made 16/9 20MP resolution for the pictures !!
[Xperia Z1 General] ppppman:
random reset

flashed this new FW and experience random reset, 3 times today.

So, i flashed back .534 and wait.

for the one that flash back and found camera error, you can just go to setting > app and clear data relating to camera app. Then, you will be fine. No need to re-flash and wipe data at all.

Hope this help.

:fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z1 General] Tejstar:
Many thanks uly609!

Any big changes noticed so far?
[Xperia Z1 General] uly609:
It feels a snappier and the camera opens a little faster. Camera also looks a lot less grainy.
[Xperia Z1 General] kongaz2:
can you upload *.ftf file. tks bro ^^ :o:o:o
[Xperia Z1 General] predator21:
Nothing so far in india...is it via pc only or ota.
[Xperia Z1 General] B1nny:
I didn't get it on my phone, I had to do it via PC Companion.
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
Nothing in the UK yet.
[Xperia Z1 General] predator21:
MY pc compaion says mine is up to date i have 14.1.g.1.534....

What to do
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
2 options

1, wait for it to become available by pc companion

2, wait for someone to create the ftf
[Xperia Z1 General] uly609:
How can I make the ftf?
[Xperia Z1 General] Ame123:
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2013/10...mware-update-for-xperia-z1-and-xperia-z-ultra heres the changelog
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
Look in the Mega FTF collection thread, first post links to a very easy guide :)

Your help would be greatly appreciated :)
[Xperia Z1 General] kongaz2:
tut in here :) :o

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2075736
[Xperia Z1 General] uly609:
Will this only copy the firmware image or will it copy my data too ( apps, settings, personal info)?
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
None of your personal information is copied, you will just download the firmware from Sony and create the ftf from that.
[Xperia Z1 General] kongaz2:
it will only copy the firmware image :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z1 General] uly609:
I updated mine on a Mac, is there a way to do it?
[Xperia Z1 General] macallen:
just checked my EMMA

The FW is for CJ device(Commercial and Journalists)

so the 257FW still not for formal sales device, but the CJ FW as the same as the final
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
Is the yellow tint issue resolved with this new update?
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
Ok so its commercial/journalist, many thanks for that.

Any chance of your emma? ;)
[Xperia Z1 General] dagrim1:
Well, they didn't...
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
Update is live in India on c6902, updated it.

Download it now :)
[Xperia Z1 General] nightbringer87:
oohh :( but maybe it will be available with android4.4 KitKat ! :D

i think that the actual ROM et th 2.257 update are only tests for Sony in order to prepare the ROM android 4.4 KitKat and that's why they lock the root and that explain why the rumor say that android 4.4 KitKat come in November for the Z1 and maybe why Google does not present android 4.4 ???
[Xperia Z1 General] Mazellat:
I installed this firmware but camera has autofocus problem is that right? Do any Body have same bug?
[Xperia Z1 General] [NUT]:
Don't hope for it, it's not gonna happen, the sensor is 4:3 so widescreen shots will always be of a lower resolution...
[Xperia Z1 General] ozgadgetguy:
Which is the best thread/forum to follow for news on a root for the new firmware? This one?
[Xperia Z1 General] pshdo:
But SONY actually could increse the resolution thoug, just not to 20Mpix, about 12-13Mpix or so would be the limit, as the sensor is in fact 4:3, and a lot of pix not will be used for a 16:9 Picture...
[Xperia Z1 General] kubook:
now my z1 hk 534 can update to 257 with sony pc companion.

:good:
[Xperia Z1 General] Gitaroo:
exactly, for a camera phone, its option is still quite limited. Also need that 4k video shooting and 1080 60 fps. then its complete.
[Xperia Z1 General] Sitti01:
Just updated mine. WOW superior auto in low light is vastly improved!! It is actually looking great. Took only a few shots and I am going to play with it more tomorrow but looks like superior auto is useful now:o Since low light is this good, I can't wait how good it looks sunny outdoor.
[Xperia Z1 General] nightbringer87:
that would be great ! :laugh::victory::good::cool::p:highfive::angel::D;)
[Xperia Z1 General] Alx31:
what u mean? update to .257 in france is already available since cuple of days!...

Here is the link if u need

its for 6903...
[Xperia Z1 General] nightbringer87:
No ! there's no OTA or update with PC Companion ... what can i do with that ?
[Xperia Z1 General] marc_ecko28:
I doubt sony will implement 4k vid recording on z1. They will surely bring it to the next flagship.

Z1 vid recording is superb without 4k vid rec.

Sent from my C6903
[Xperia Z1 General] Alx31:
flash it with flashtool!
[Xperia Z1 General] nightbringer87:
what is flashtool ? i'm sorry i was a HTC user ... :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z1 General] Alx31:
wow ok bro you french right?

if yes get there

if not

get here
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
Download flashtool from developer"s website www.flashtool.net

Flashtool is the work of developers, which we can use to flash ftf files on our xperia phones.

Download it, download ftf, run flashtool rest steps you can find here on xda
[Xperia Z1 General] nightbringer87:
But i need to be root no ?
[Xperia Z1 General] aeron16:
not required i believe if you are flashing a stock Sony FW using flashtool.

do note that the new 257 firmware is not easy to root at the moment.
[Xperia Z1 General] nightbringer87:
Thanks ! :) but i don't need root i just want better camera performance :)

EDIT : with this rom i will have next update with OTA ?
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Of course, a FTF file is official software, its exactly the same as updating officially just that you choose which version/region/branding of the official software you want.
[Xperia Z1 General] nightbringer87:
It's perferct !! *__* incredible !!

i just flash with flashtools and it's perfect !! :laugh: the screen is better and the camera too !!! i love sony Xperia :D
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
just got notification through PCC of the update - doing it now
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
Is this for the UK LTE version? Can you please upload ftf once you have update?
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
no - HK FW
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
Kk I guess the UK one will be on the weekend... Can you still upload the HK one though?
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
I hope this update doesn't mess up my already fine screen - no yellow tint here
[Xperia Z1 General] jeroendh:
Do you have .534 or .518 now?
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
534 now 916mb downloaded ......please wait lol
[Xperia Z1 General] ajftl:
Is.uk unlocked out already or still?
[Xperia Z1 General] Jiyeon90:
I heard this update makes the screen more vivid, let us know when you have installed it
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
FTF's

If anyone creates the ftf's then please post the links in the mega thread so i can add them to the first post :)

Oh and don't forget the customisation id :)

Thank You
[Xperia Z1 General] POWER1FM:
I v got a Vroot update from 1.7 to 1.7.1 anyone who try it here?
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
well my whites were always white so it's really impossible to tell if there's been a change

in a totally dark room (cos it's night here) the SA camera setting is good but the 20mp manual setting is how you'd want to take a photo - it is by far better in this dark room using the flash (obviously) and the file size is 2mb SA and 6mb 20mp manual and the flash does seem to be a lot brighter again hard to tell, I need to get out tomorrow and take some shots that I took tonight and compare, just on what I've seen the 20mp setting has gone up a serious notch, I usually just kept on SA but may have to reconsider based on these couple of total dark photos
[Xperia Z1 General] serqeftin:
Z1 FW is totally sucks!!!.

sony really about software engineers remain in the classroom. The worst android camera SOFTWARE, why?!?!...
[Xperia Z1 General] quoler:
no swedish or norvegian here ?

=> http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z1/Xperia-Z1-14-1-G-2-257-firmware-Rolled-MAJOR-UPDATE/td-p/408979/page/5
[Xperia Z1 General] rage77:
Quickly! Press Alt + F4, your ignorance is showing!

---------- Post added at 10:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:50 PM ----------

Yes?
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
He's refering to the fact that someone in sweeden got the update :D.. Has no one in the UK got it yet?
[Xperia Z1 General] quoler:
is there an update for you ?

=> http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperi...rmware-Rolled-MAJOR-UPDATE/td-p/408979/page/5
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
Nope... I can't be bothered flashing back to .534 as I'm on the .257 global LTE one.. Has a few bugs which hopefully these one's don't.. Can anyone check if the NFC icon shows when enabled? It seems that in the Global LTE one, it doesn't appear...
[Xperia Z1 General] serqeftin:
I am a 16 years user of Sony, I like Sony. Samsung, Apple use Sony camera hardwares, Sony camera shots better than their cause?. I am annoyed with it!. (sorry for my english)
[Xperia Z1 General] nightbringer87:
i confirm no icon when NFC is enable but i think NFC auto shutdown no ?
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
No it isn't....
[Xperia Z1 General] DAddYE:
Commercial/Journalist never had (fortunately) the NFC icon
[Xperia Z1 General] chitose_ndy:
is this fw rootable??
[Xperia Z1 General] sveintore:
Just found it on the PC companion in norway, with a mildly branded Telenor version of the Xperia Z1.

Waiting to update until I have charged to 50% battery :)
[Xperia Z1 General] pshdo:
I am getting the Danish update now, with NO custom...

It is downloading as i write this...

I will make a FTF from it when i have finished...
[Xperia Z1 General] jonmorris:
Who needs the NFC icon? I already have enough stuff on the display and I'd quite like to be able to hide the stamina icon too.
[Xperia Z1 General] Rydin:
Update is live in Norway with PC companion.
[Xperia Z1 General] zippy1990:
Still haven't received anything in the Netherlands... why is this taking so long?
[Xperia Z1 General] Rydin:
I took pictures with the camera before and after update if anyone is interested.

I don't have enough posts to link to my pictures...

diskusjon.no/index.php?showtopic=1535782&p=21041575

---------- Post added at 01:07 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:02 AM ----------

Norwegian translation for the link.

Uten blits = without flash

med blits = with flash

før = before update

etter = after update
[Xperia Z1 General] pshdo:
This is the generic Danish version, or perhaps it is in fact generic Nordic, as it appered in all the Nordic contries at once...

Pleace share this a better place, as i don´t know how the limit is for my dropbox ?!?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/rehivubxn1z3szg/C6903_14.1.G.2.257_Generic%20DK%201276-1249-R7A.ftf
[Xperia Z1 General] manu7:
Got the update in Canada C6903
[Xperia Z1 General] y2grae:
sony page shows it to be live in uk, but pc companion and ota says not yet
[Xperia Z1 General] MrOptimistic:
Any changes after updating? specially in battery life and camera? thanks
[Xperia Z1 General] sorcerer1:
Any improvement on the overheating issue?
[Xperia Z1 General] finoqq84:
Hey, its seem camera has improved, but battery life has decreased, cell standby is using too much battery. Display too. Perheps is the removal of optimized backlight? Anyone experienced this?
[Xperia Z1 General] pham077:
lol Is it me or I cannot tell the difference?! still very grainy in low light.
[Xperia Z1 General] predator21:
yes....me too exactly same
[Xperia Z1 General] shaunwu:
Overheating has improved. Doesn't overheat as fast as before.
[Xperia Z1 General] sorcerer1:
Thanks. Good news
[Xperia Z1 General] shaunwu:
My battery life has improved a lot and backlight optimization is now permanently on. Not sure if you can tell the difference but I compare with my friend's white z1 on .534 firmware, my purple z1 on .257 firmware is dimmer.
[Xperia Z1 General] finoqq84:
You can't compare the brightness like that, as brightness is different in every unit. Even @ the max brightness you will see slight colour and brightness difference.
[Xperia Z1 General] shaunwu:
Serious! Sad. Then I better go sell my purple color and get a white color.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z1 on XDA Premium 4 mobile app
[Xperia Z1 General] [NUT]:
For those who REALLY want to have the NFC icon, make sure you can remount your /system partition and this will imply having root:

Edit /system/build.prop

Look for

ro.nfc.icon.enable=false

Change false to true and reboot your phone, done :D
[Xperia Z1 General] sorcerer1:
Anyone got it in the UK yet?
[Xperia Z1 General] finoqq84:
Wow, look that the performance vs the Note 3.. Slightly faster then note 3.

Lastest 2.257 firmware.
[Xperia Z1 General] predator21:
indian note 3 is piece of cheap plastic n crap inside
[Xperia Z1 General] daleski75:
Nope, ours will probably arrive early next week as we got 534 about 3 to 4 days after the first people got theirs.
[Xperia Z1 General] Jiyeon90:
Standby battery seems a bit worse, maybe it's because I don't have greenify yet
[Xperia Z1 General] rage77:
For everyone complaining about the battery. It is generally said that it takes about 4 recharge cycles before battery stamina is stabilized after a new Rom has been installed. So please calm down.
[Xperia Z1 General] Exry:
Might be that that's Generic Danish, I got 1276-9897_R6A in Sweden.
[Xperia Z1 General] pshdo:
Yes, might be...

If the one you have, also have no customization...
[Xperia Z1 General] nightbringer87:
hi everyone !

i'm testing 2.257 since yersterday ( thanks again for your help )

everything is perfect ! smoother; camera improvement, battery life improvement, scren is better with better contrast , better colours and a little bit performance increase :)

thanks a lot Sony :) and NFC icon is not a problem ! LOL :D

i just think an option could be very good ... when you use the camera it would be good if you can enable an option with the screen like this " enable full screen luminosity when camera is on "
[Xperia Z1 General] bigviv:
can we update to any FTF or is there some restriction? wondering whether to try the commercial/journalist version on my UK Vodafone (seems unlocked)...:fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Yes toy can use it. ftf fits are stock files so will work on any handset
[Xperia Z1 General] marc_ecko28:
Does Sony underclocked the CPU speed to 2.15? Or its the same clock speed with previous firmwares?
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Stock speeds remain constant
[Xperia Z1 General] POWER1FM:
Well after wipe everything it's everything alright for me to!

No lag at all !
[Xperia Z1 General] K3yMaster:
Do you know if applying this update using the flashtool will wipe all apps, settings etc.? I'm not rooted, and want to avoid installing everything again.
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Just tick Exclude data and you will be fine
[Xperia Z1 General] z_harris:
I read all about the update, but here in Bulgaria it is still unavailable OTA or with PCC.
[Xperia Z1 General] Gummianka:
I can confirm that official update via PCC is avaliable in Sweden :)
[Xperia Z1 General] y2grae:
has anyone managed to root this firmware yet?

now we have working CWM for it thanks to the dual recovery crew
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
There are pre rooted roms in the development section if you want this update with root