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[Xperia Z1 General] abid.iqbal.hgs@gmail.com:
IS this it?

Guys I've found a update file for C6902

http://bbs.gfan.com/android-6760122-1-1.html

Check it out and help me guys
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
Nope, don't need root, don't need unlocked bootloader, will not wipe device if you uncheck the tick boxes, you flash using flashtool!!
[Xperia Z1 General] cheesebanana:
thats hella tight then

time to get me on an unbranded uk firmware as soon as it appears
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
Anyone got any update yet?
[Xperia Z1 General] nycdoody:
Battery improvements?

Anyone seeing any battery improvements with the new firmware? My battery is still draining like hell.

Also, does rooting help improve battery life too?
[Xperia Z1 General] Jiyeon90:
I believe so, installing greenify has made my standby battery impecable
[Xperia Z1 General] krabappel2548:
I'll post my flushable zip tonight or.early tomorrow :)
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
Flashable zip :D... Can you post a screenshot of your software info in the service menu now btw?
[Xperia Z1 General] Alx31:
Maybe its not fw?

take wakelocks detector on gplay to see if some apps avoiding cpus going in deep sleep...then u should try also, empty battery to shut down and make an overnight charge with device off...see if something change after cuple of cycles ;)

problem is after a flash, its good to wipe batterystats.bin... but u don t have root access yet, and btw no cwm too, to wipe stats i guess; if its a new fw then u have to wait for kernel with cwm update if u are on ulocked bl... last solution downgrade, root; wipe stats and reflash last fw :eek:
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
chrome links in with a lot of other stuff that you install - TBH if you don't see a big pile of other people reporting something then it is pretty much safe to assume it is something you have installed

an eg of what I'm getting at is - I have 3 browsers installed on my phone and up to now I have not decided on a default which means I get a prompt every time an installed application wants to access the net - that interface is as solid as the software provider makes it and many are not that solid

when I have an issue the last thing I blame is the phone unless it is very obvious - hey after decades of MS and PC's it's not unusual to have software that just doesn't quite work 100%

Apple have a closed system so the exposure is not the same

I have a friend right now that is running XP and every time he opens a youtube video it shuts down his machine after about 30secs - everything else works flawlessly - android is a little like that - we have hardware software OS in the mix and it is all supposed to work together - well it doesn't

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can you throw a turbo in there as well

so aeron after years of rooting you are going to be deaf - blind and won't be able to find your phone in the dark - just kidding - enjoy mate
[Xperia Z1 General] Exry:
That's not at all how it works. (And Youtube/flash making XP to crash doesn't sound like something to just tolerate...)

What doesn't work however is the ability to easily debug and get logs of what happened, and of course testing before releasing products. Today is the era of customer beta-testing. Quite sad actually. If you buy a high-end phone for loads of money you should expect it to work, If it doesn't that's should be Sony's problem.

Anyhow, is it possible to get hold of anything like a dmesg/last_kmsg if the device is not rooted? Or any other way to get information about a device restart?

You should probably create a thread in the Questions/Issues-section in order to not get buried in this thread. Re-flash/repair, and if that doesn't work see if you can try to get hold of some logs etc.
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
I'm UK flashed with 518 HK got update right away to 534 and now waiting - HK has historically been one of the first for updates but not this time - weird actually, it like Sony have changed their update criteria

anyone with HK firmware got update yet

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oh and really cool - Sony have solved the backlight long boot problem by removing the option from display settings - which is actually fine
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
I flashed all the available .534 ftf's this morning and not one received the next update with the exception being the commercial/journalist.
[Xperia Z1 General] Mazellat:
My firmware is 14.1.G.1.518 in Turkey.Can I flash this firmware with flashtool or PC Companion or OTA available?
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
and your point being what - apart from being a prolific flasher lol
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
You want a serious reply or a playground reply?

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You can flash the ftf with flashtool :)
[Xperia Z1 General] sofir786:
i really hope you're being sarcastic here and not just being a bit "dim",what this means is that and il break this down for you is that the new update is only available if you have the commercial and journalist firmware installed, no other firmware has the new update available.
[Xperia Z1 General] joecool666:
how do i check which firmware i have installed. IE commercial and journalist, i am on Vodafone Ireland running 518 firmware. thanks for any help.
[Xperia Z1 General] sofir786:
here you go:

1. Dial in your phone *#*#7378423#*#* and a secret menu opens

2. Go to Service Info

3. Go to Software Info

you need to look at the info under Customization Version, if it says 1277-1398 then you have the commercial and journalist firmware installed.
[Xperia Z1 General] joecool666:
thanks for that.

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thanks,
[Xperia Z1 General] DAddYE:
Is it possible that there is no root yet????
[Xperia Z1 General] sofir786:
Nope, nothing as of yet. Be patient, im sure a dev will figure it out, or just revert back to the previous firmware if you require root access for whatever reason.
[Xperia Z1 General] z_harris:
Hi sofir786,

i dial *#*#7378423#*#* and under the Customization Version says1276-6191-R7A.

What's that mean? The update is not available?
[Xperia Z1 General] joecool666:
what improvements are on the 534 firmware as i am on 518 at the moment. but have notification to update to 534. thanks again for any help,
[Xperia Z1 General] nightbringer87:
View attachment 2330024

what about that ?
[Xperia Z1 General] sofir786:
No, the new update 14.1.G.2.257 is only available on the commercial and journalist firmware and you havent got that firmware installed. But please do note that this new firmware is not rootable at the moment.

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it needs to say 1277-1398, that is the commercial and journalist firmware, if you havent got that installed then for the time being the update is not yet available.
[Xperia Z1 General] DAddYE:
Argh too sad :D I just want to hide this crappy softkeys (why they exists? Why now hw keys?) and reduce a bit dpi because I feel like a granmama with eyes problems :laugh:
[Xperia Z1 General] sofir786:
to be honest with you im not 100% sure as i didnt really use the phone on 518, i just flashed 538 as soon as it came out.
[Xperia Z1 General] joecool666:
do you think i should wait for the new update. or just go for the 534 .
[Xperia Z1 General] sofir786:
If you 100% rely on a rooted device then go with 534 firmware, if not i dont see no issue going for the newest update. the newest update brings improvements to the camera, slight changes to the screen tech and also power consumption is a little bit better.
[Xperia Z1 General] joecool666:
thanks pal i think i will wait. thanks for all your help .
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
Getting error while trying to flash with flashtool.. The thing just says Error,Error Flashing aborted!
[Xperia Z1 General] rezaswandira:
Have you used the latest flashtool and installed the driver?
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
has anyone actually got an update of this new firmware apart from commercial and journalist ?
[Xperia Z1 General] abid.iqbal.hgs@gmail.com:
Updated Indian C6902

Guys Updated C6902 Indian

Working Fine

This is the screen shot

Will be uploading the FTF file soon on dropbox
[Xperia Z1 General] predator21:
how did u update...there is no ota or update via pc companion
[Xperia Z1 General] abid.iqbal.hgs@gmail.com:
I got the FTF file, its 804.16 MB

Its Global HSPA+
[Xperia Z1 General] predator21:
u must have lost the data too while flashing... and overall how are the changes
[Xperia Z1 General] abid.iqbal.hgs@gmail.com:
You can deselect the option for deleting all the user data but I didn't select so anyhow I lost the data

Can see significant changes, Interface is very smooth.
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
Yellow tint gone?
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
share the link of FTF from where you got ASAP. Do post your software info screenshot now.
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
He posted the link yesterday. It was some Chinese site.. Here it is http://bbs.gfan.com/android-6760122-1-1.html
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
great, so should we wait for update ? what do you say or flash it.

I also need to see software info screenshot also.
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
I have no idea.. You are the editor of xperia guide.. You tell me :):)
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
i have started downloading, i am doing it.

As far as i remember same happened with mine XSL .211 firmware, it was updated on sony site but never came to India. So this might happen with Xz1 also this time.

No harm in flashing it. What i suggest is that. Flash it then re-install firmware from PCC or SUS so you get directly one from Sony :P I did same with my XSL once.:good:

But i see Brand Commercial&Journalist on firmware and what we have is Generic. It's confusing
[Xperia Z1 General] abid.iqbal.hgs@gmail.com:
Uploaded the FTF file

This is the dropbox link

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...257_Global.ftf

Flash this using flashtool
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
Has the yellow tint issue been resolved?
[Xperia Z1 General] stevenmiddie:
It's rolling out.
[Xperia Z1 General] abid.iqbal.hgs@gmail.com:
Ya its gone.
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
That's great! So white appears pure white now?
[Xperia Z1 General] abid.iqbal.hgs@gmail.com:
Ya Right:D

And guys its working fine, I was little doubted about the network problem it would cause.

Display has been improved and the video recording too

Dont hesitate, Flash it

Do press thanks Button:cool::cool::cool::cool:
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
Please can you post the steps you followed to flash it? I am new to Sony phones :) and will this void our warranty?
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
upload software info screenshot. Dial *#*#7378423#*#* and service info > software info.

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no it will not void warranty.
[Xperia Z1 General] abid.iqbal.hgs@gmail.com:
Download flashtool

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51241400/flashtool 6-2013.exe

1.Install Flashtool

2.Paste the FTF File in ''Firmware'' Folder of flashtool

3.Connect the mobile

4.Press flash button and select the ftf file

5.So as directed by flashtool ( Switch off phone and then connect the usb cable while holding volume down button)

6.Done :o
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
will you also post software info screenshot ? Commented 4th time for the same :mad:
[Xperia Z1 General] abid.iqbal.hgs@gmail.com:
Anything else?
[Xperia Z1 General] vietvp:
Here is the way to root http://bbs.gfan.com/android-6761147-1-1.html but hard to understand even used Google translates

Anyone can help?
[Xperia Z1 General] DAddYE:
Dat chinese :cowboy:
[Xperia Z1 General] ashirokung:
just found a link from chinese site. try to download now.:D

C6902_14.1.G.2.257_Global.ftf

http://pan.baidu.com/s/11NAZv
[Xperia Z1 General] fer2503:
if i understand he suggest something like [MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION] method for Z. Someone have to create a pre-rooted file of .257 and we flash it via recovery, then, without turn on the phone flash only the kernel via flashtool. so you have .257 with root. But one BIG of this phone development have to create a pre-rooted file of .257
[Xperia Z1 General] DAddYE:
Can't we use just this as pre-rooted http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2481248 ?

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Here another (chinese) tutorial: http://bbs.gfan.com/android-6761147-1-1.html
[Xperia Z1 General] fer2503:
no because we need a version that contains only the file without kernel and then an ftf with only the kernel. [MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION] can do this
[Xperia Z1 General] DAddYE:
In those links there is that patch room (if you're able to register :D)

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Hi mate,

here the mini rom: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1sup4t
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Both kabappel and myself are working on a pre rooted rom but we both ran into the same problem.

Rest assured we will crack it soon
[Xperia Z1 General] fer2503:
ok this is the kernel only...now we have to take the rom file pre-rooted to flash with recovery

p.s. this ftf kernel is from journalist version or another version?

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thanks :D. kabappel says that he makes a deodexed rom. Can you make a odexed one?...i think that is better to have a stock odexed pre-rooted rom :)
[Xperia Z1 General] DAddYE:
I'm following this: http://bbs.angeeks.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=3154317&page=1#pid30806658
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
We already have this linked in the mega ftf thread and it's,commercial /journalist again!!!
[Xperia Z1 General] DAddYE:
Source http://bbs.gfan.com/android-6761147-1-1.html

Rom地址：

http://pan.baidu.com/s/1nA2q0

14.1.G.2.257内核基带强刷文件：

http://pan.baidu.com/s/1wxWsc
[Xperia Z1 General] gioiellino:
VERY GOOD.. THANKS

- first we can install the drivers in drivers folder.. for S1 mode..... so WORK
[Xperia Z1 General] fer2503:
yes this is the correct one. can you understand if it is odexed or deodexed?...and if is the global journalist version?
[Xperia Z1 General] DAddYE:
No clue :(
[Xperia Z1 General] [NUT]:
A not really functional recovery i assume? ;)

Yes, but this can and will only work with a fairly stable recovery... and that's a nut we are trying to crack sooner rather then later :laugh:
[Xperia Z1 General] DAddYE:
If you're courageous you can try this recovery http://pan.baidu.com/s/1de77
[Xperia Z1 General] bucho2004:
The update is great! The screen has improved, the battery is noticeably better, and the camera now is fantastic, a big improvement in the 20 megapixel shots, and superior mode is vastly better. Overall the shots have just the right amount of noise in them, Alot less than before. It now takes photos on par with a digital camera and better than all the previous smartphones i had. And there were quite a few!
[Xperia Z1 General] DAddYE:
100% same on me.
[Xperia Z1 General] gigiboxmail:
Can anyone explain me the difference between the journalist firmware version (maybe the fw posted on the first post??) and the open market version?
[Xperia Z1 General] fer2503:
and you think that we can have it before the weekend? :D
[Xperia Z1 General] [NUT]:
As you might have noticed from my signature: I myself do not own a Z1, but I am working with [MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION] and [MENTION=4340984]krabappel2548[/MENTION] on a Z1 version of XZDualRecovery with the priceless help from [MENTION=4225567]delewer[/MENTION] :)

I don't think so, but who knows ;)
[Xperia Z1 General] shaunwu:
How has the screen improved? In fact it looks dimmer than .534, I was comparing with another White Z1 on .534 and my Purple Z1 on .257. The yellow tint is more apparent on my Purple Z1. :crying:
[Xperia Z1 General] ImAnurag:
Is it journlaist version ? Post software info also..
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
You can not have a deodexed ftf.
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
Yes its the commercial/journalist

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This has already been posted and also linked in the mega thread
[Xperia Z1 General] Desperanto86:
ok...I just missed that :)
[Xperia Z1 General] jonmorris:
Third reboot just now! This time, nothing to do with using Chrome. In fact, it was a case of not being able to come out of standby. Pressing power button - nothing.

Few attempts and then a short vibration and the Sony logo....

I am getting a little concerned now. No matter how many improvements there are, I really don't want a phone that will just restart by itself at random.
[Xperia Z1 General] Exry:
As I said, you might want to create an own thread in the right section to not get buried by update-news.

You also have the Take bug report functionality in 4.2, [edit] seems to include the last_kmsg. So you should probably take a look at that bug report.

[Edit]

"Take Bug Report"

Enable Developer options:

Under settings, phone details tap your Build Number seven times.

Settings -> (System) Developer options -> Take bug report
[Xperia Z1 General] jonmorris:
Good idea - and I'd missed your suggestion amongst what is now a lot of talk about rooting and not about the actual changes/improvements/problems!

I'm not rooted and can't access either the last_kmsg file or the data directory, unfortunately.

(Ah, see you've edited your post) - however Take bug report is greyed out, along with Power menu bug reports. I guess that also means needing root?

View attachment 2331190
[Xperia Z1 General] Exry:
Hmm, yes. Seems like USB Debugging needs to be enabled too.
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
If I flash a ftf and don't like the update, how can i go back to the previous firmware?
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
Just flash back to a lower firmware version, i have gone back to a .534 and now camera keeps closing!!
[Xperia Z1 General] jonmorris:
Indeed it does. Done.

This is what it produced:

View attachment bugreport-2013-10-17-12-23-05.txt.zip

I have no idea if this will contain any relevant information about crashes before I enabled the option.
[Xperia Z1 General] harfot:
You have to wipe data partition to get rid of camera fault - restore is not enough
[Xperia Z1 General] chenthil:
In case anyone wants to check whether update is available without connecting the phone (and using PC companion), use this URL:

http://fuas.sonymobile.com/fuas/services/updates?clientName=PCC&clientVersion=3.0&lang=en-US&model=C6902&devId=<YOUR_IMEI>&tac_mc=<FIRST_8_DIGITS_OF_IMEI>&swId=1272-6084&swVer=14.1.G.1.534&fsVariant=GLOBAL-HSPA&cdfId=1277-2364&cdfVer=R5A&buildVariant=USER&clientCertType=live&updateFormat=delta,image&channel=cable

NOTE: Replace YOUR_IMEI & FIRST_8_DIGITS_OF_IMEI with actuals from your mobile.

Above URL is for Indian customization. So you might want to update swId, cdfId & cdfVer variables also.

Sample output:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><updateAvailableResponse xmlns="http://uas.sonyericsson.com/UpdateAvailableResponse"><releaseList><release><update>no</update><swVersion>14.1.G.1.534</swVersion><cdfVersion>R5A</cdfVersion><updateTypes><updateType><channel>cable</channel><format>image</format><type>cleanReinstall</type></updateType></updateTypes></release></releaseList></updateAvailableResponse>
[Xperia Z1 General] bucho2004:
For me the screen has improved, colours seem to be a bit more bold, and the yellow tint i had before seems less yellow and more grey in grey areas, the screen seems warm when compared to a cold amoled, but pleasant, vivid warm not yellow. As far as brightness is concerned, make sure automatic brightness setting is switched off, as it seems the new firmware has toned it down, which is a good thing as i founsd it in auto too bright before
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
Does bootloader need to be unlocked to be able to flash firmwares using flashtool?
[Xperia Z1 General] 301stSpartan:
No
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
I have installed all drivers from flashtool drivers folder and still it says drivers not installed and aborts installation.. What could be wrong? Do I have to install adb drivers as well? How?
[Xperia Z1 General] kubook:
C6903 14.1.G.2.257 generic?
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
Adb drivers can be installed from the drivers folder in flashtool and yes you do need them.

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Not yet
[Xperia Z1 General] 301stSpartan:
When I installed Flash Tool, it didn't have the Z1 drives, I had to find them as a separate download in the form, place in the drivers folder and install them. When you install Flash Tool drivers, is the Z1 listed?
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
yes.. It is listed.
[Xperia Z1 General] gioiellino:
in my Flashtool 6, "Z1" is not listed but i i used "Z" and work.

i have Windows XP and first i plug Z1 power on, and windows self install same drivers

and then in flashboot mode (power off and on plug volume down) windows installed flash drivers.

after that repeat the flash and all WORK PERFERCTLY.
[Xperia Z1 General] ashirokung:
look like quicker charge?:laugh:
[Xperia Z1 General] pshdo:
I am wondering about these things, reading this thread, and it is keeping me and proberbly others from update to the new firmware version:

1. Will or can the FTF update, using flashtool, also break camera ?

2. Will a FTF update with flashtool damage the TA or DRM keys ??

3. Is warrenty woid if i update the phone with flashtool to the new FTF firmware version ?

4. What is Journalist/Commercial FTF actually used for, is there any difference to Generic ?
[Xperia Z1 General] aliquiss:
Sorry for noob questions, but what does Commercial/Journalist in customization id 1277-1398 actually means? Why is it called that way?

Software on my z1 is in attached picture. Will i lose anything if i change to the above mentioned?

Thanks
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
1 no

2 no

3 unsure, it's probably a pre release for evaluation purposes.
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
If you can get me the ftf for this before you flash another then that would be greatly appreciated :)
[Xperia Z1 General] aliquiss:
I'm just waiting for flashtool to download :)

But i'm on a very slow upload speed so it will take a while if i manage it at all.

Any suggestions on where to upload?
[Xperia Z1 General] ianford10:
No probs, if you can upload to mega then that would be appreciated.

Cheers
[Xperia Z1 General] hyelton:
Here is a Mirror to this as Some people have issues with Mega

http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=.../C6903+Branded/C6903_14.1.G.2.257_GLOBAL-LTE/
[Xperia Z1 General] Patosbuddy:
Please anwser me if you know what I'm refering to in my question.

I have Note 3 and just got Z1.

What a disappointment.

There has to be something really out of adjustment her.

Colors, light, camera, contrast everything about display is bad.

I'm returning it.

But then I saw this firmware upgrade regarding better camera.....

My unit are so bad that my question to people that have the last firmware is: could all my problems be solved by software, or do you think it must be something wrong with it when I say it is really bad compared to Note 3?

If people was pretty happy with it before latest firmware it has to be my unit because it's not possible that it can get so good reviews if it is like mine.

Hope that someone kan tell me without saying that it's better than Note.

Because mine are so bad that it shouldn't been for sale.

It's impossible to get good pictures in low light and there ar probably not many mobile phones that shall be much better than this so I hope the firmware can fix it.
[Xperia Z1 General] marc_ecko28:
It depends on your preference mate, I have an S4 before then G2 and Z1... I really liked the Z1 display compared to AMOLED of S4 but I really favored G2's display than the 2...

Sent from my C6903