yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z1 General] Desperanto86:
When I told about root exploit, I meant I've tried to reroot and I get FAIL.
[Xperia Z1 General] hasona:
Kingo root method does not work so don't bother testing it. Besides this is all normal when a new version is released because of differences in some files, so wait some days and it will have root, everyone is acting like this is something new.
[Xperia Z1 General] hovnovice:
You can find it in the Mega collection in the first thread of this forum )

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
[Xperia Z1 General] nightbringer87:
Hi everyone !

i read an article witch say that there is an other update coming soon here ==> http://www.phonandroid.com/sony-xperia-z1-mise-jour-vient-ameliorer-nettete-qualite-photo.html

is it true ? what is the firmware ?
[Xperia Z1 General] 301stSpartan:
This is clearly talking about the 257 update. The before and after pictures were taken by xda user [MENTION=3411265]jluster[/MENTION] and posted here on the Z1 General forum yesterday. All these news sites got the pictures from there (and some got his nationality wrong :sly: ).
[Xperia Z1 General] Teknohtc:
hey guys is the firmware upgrade available for over the air update? OR do i have to flash the FTF? I am still on 534 and when i go to software update it says i have the latest firmware update.
[Xperia Z1 General] 301stSpartan:
I upgraded about a week ago and the OTA through the phone wasn't there but you can update through PC Companion if it tells you an update is available. Or flash an ftf, but PC Companion is easier
[Xperia Z1 General] Teknohtc:
I would rather update via pc companion but,it already says i have the latest update (534) and i have the 6903 unlocked version anyone else experience this problem?
[Xperia Z1 General] MobileBritain:
You can either wait patiently for the specific firmware that your phone needs to be released by Sony or you can jump the queue and flash an alternative ftf now. There is nothing wrong. Sony do not release all versions of the firmware at the same time. For some unknown reason UK versions have been particularly slow to be released in the last year or so.
[Xperia Z1 General] sorcerer1:
Anyone have any further update on UK unbranded and .257? I can't believe it's still not out!!
[Xperia Z1 General] shaikhfaisal13:
root acess

any root method for this firmware?
[Xperia Z1 General] CErks:
Nothing in UK ... Strange
[Xperia Z1 General] madlive:
I believe there isn't that is what is withholding me from flashing.
[Xperia Z1 General] 301stSpartan:
No. The only way to have 257 with root is to flash a pre-rooted ftf. Someone posted before that they heard the engineers from one of the rooting apps (I think it was kingo, but could be vroot) is working on finding a new exploit but there's no indication as to when it will be available, if it even succeeds.
[Xperia Z1 General] Planet X:
That's not really true anymore. You can also flash the Danish .534 ftf file and root that with kingo root. Than install the offered OTA for .257 firmware. You will keep root. I just did that toady as well.
[Xperia Z1 General] 301stSpartan:
I assume you mean OTA? That's interesting it would work in the Danish firmware but not any of the others.
[Xperia Z1 General] cocchiararo:
there is also the step of making supersu a system app before OTA updating (dunno if necesary, but it worked)
[Xperia Z1 General] Planet X:
Yes indeed I ment OTA. That was swype on my tablet wasn't playing nice.
[Xperia Z1 General] rambo420:
Might be a stupid question but whats the different's between the official ftf and the pre-rooted ftf, except the root? I used this method and it works fine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boIq09H026k
[Xperia Z1 General] rage77:
Went back to stock 534 with a factory reset and then upgraded to 257 through PC companion. Just had a couple of random reboots. Not thrilled about this update...
[Xperia Z1 General] sm.vassallo:
Same here going to wait for the Official 4.3 release, can't be doing with buggy software
[Xperia Z1 General] jonmorris:
The rebooting is a pain, but the camera is so much better that I think it's a price worth paying - seriously.

I hope the fix comes soon, and then it's just a case of hoping that 4.3 will be fine from day one.

Given we know Sony has once skipped a revision, I'm wondering if it would be better to get a patch for .257 and then wait for Sony to give us 4.4 instead of 4.3, plus a patch or two, and then 4.4 sometime next year.
[Xperia Z1 General] cocchiararo:
I rooted this one with the trick of installing the previous one, rooting and then OTA updating.

Now I noticed that "photo effect" force closes in the camera.

Anyone else seeing it?

Enviado desde mi C6903 mediante Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 General] Alx31:
Hi,

did u make it with OTA root keeper or u just rooted .534 and then OTA ?

and also in camera app u tried to clear data and cache from it and then reboot ?
[Xperia Z1 General] sm.vassallo:
For me the camera is no biggie, I am sure Sony will fix the reboot issue.

Hopefully the carriers will get the certified 2.259 and that fixes the reboot issue.
[Xperia Z1 General] jonmorris:
I'm sure that's what the new version will fix. It's a minor update given its number.

I'm just waiting patiently for it now.
[Xperia Z1 General] cocchiararo:
I did the OTA update while having SuperSU installed as a system app and the option to survive OTAs checked.

My phone went this road:

.257 with wipe > .534 global that had no OTA (no wipe) > .534 from the instructions (no wipe) > root as per instructed + check ota survival > OTA to .257

I will try wiping that, just wiping data from "photo effect" did not fix it, and all the other effects work.

I remember seeing "camera commons" force closing while i was on both .534

EDIT:

Did not work (i wiped data from camera, cameras, and photo effect, rebooted, and it still force closes. Tried looking into a logcat with alogcat app, but it shows nothing, i think that was because of something new on 4.2.2 when i actually stoped using logcat aps :P )
[Xperia Z1 General] serqeftin:
Yes its works, I'm on rooted .257, thanks.
[Xperia Z1 General] sephstyler:
Hey guys, i'm rooted already 534, how do I maintain this root? If I use SEUS and update, will the root stay?

thanks
[Xperia Z1 General] serqeftin:
Flash "C6903 14.1.G.1.534 Generic DK 1276-1249_R5A" from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2469191

then root with kingo , then make supersu update & system app (2 restarts required)

then go to Sony update and update OTA.

You will have latest version 14.1.G.2.257 ( it is stock Euro - no bloat) with root.

￼￼￼

use this method.
[Xperia Z1 General] veletron:
Still nothing either OTA or via PC Companion in UK

Yawn - what are they playing at?! Maybe they will just give us .259 hopefully also fixing the reboot bug, who knows...

Nigel
[Xperia Z1 General] sorcerer1:
Mmmm yes Yawn Yawn Yawn... I was excited when I first heard about 257. Now nearly 2 weeks later and no sign of it for my UK Unlocked handset... Excited to frustrated to bored! And that's not a comment on my sex life!
[Xperia Z1 General] csw43:
Just updated my sim free UK handset via SUS , nothing showing on PC Companion or OTA but connecting to SUS prompted an update
[Xperia Z1 General] Hally79:
Just received 257 ota UK o2 branded factory unlocked. Won't let me install until 50% battery!
[Xperia Z1 General] daffyduck2602:
New software version showing on Sony Bridge mac
[Xperia Z1 General] sorcerer1:
OMG I'm getting all excited again! Phone is at home so I'm using my trusty HTC One right now.
[Xperia Z1 General] mit78:
hi

i have a problem, i flash with flashtool xperia, latest ftf from web, from the start when i buy the phone,when i verify the rubric, about phone, at model number says Sony xperia z1, now i read c6903, its something wrong?
[Xperia Z1 General] herasymcuk:
Pccompanion is showin the new update for my UK device. But, unfortunatelly, is not possible to continue. After the download an error message appears during the preparation of the computer. Try and try again reminds me to a page from which to download "the new update engine for pccompanion." But unfortunately does not solve the problem.
[Xperia Z1 General] Gandalf Greyhelm:
Confirmed - UK .257 available for UK unlocked Z1 via Sony PC Companion :)
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
Will someone make ftf for this plz?
[Xperia Z1 General] 30Seconds:
Same issue for me. I had to install the Sony Update Service software and do the update with it to get it to go.

Display white balance is maybe a little bit better with 257. Hard to say as the difference is very small.
[Xperia Z1 General] sorcerer1:
Got it. Finally! Phone still gets hot playing real racing 3 though! Damn
[Xperia Z1 General] thefunkygibbon:
257 now available OTA via updatecentre. uk on o2.

only weighs in at 87mb though. has root been sorted on this yet, reluctant to upgrade if will lose root.
[Xperia Z1 General] sstanton86:
Urghh.

My phone is on EE and no signs of it on EE in UK.

Anyone else have it on EE?

Don't have a PC so can't use SUS to update. Tried using Xperia companion software on Mac and it gets stuck on 'preparing data' - can't seem to get phone into flash mode.
[Xperia Z1 General] veletron:
UK EE Z1

UK EE Z1 (locked) here (flashed with Generic UK .534 update). PC companion started offering .257 last night, but nothing OTA.

Given all the reports of random reboots, I think I shall wait for .259 to hopefully fix the issues.

Nigel
[Xperia Z1 General] bigviv:
had 2 or 3 random reboots so far on the UK 257 updated using the companion on the laptop

irritating, but seems smooth otherwise...
[Xperia Z1 General] Aidey68:
I'm currently downloading via PC companion (on Vodafone)
[Xperia Z1 General] 301stSpartan:
Strange. I never have had a reboot on 257 but had a few on 534. I used 257 stock for a few days but am now on the monxdified 257 ROM and it's amazing. Zero reboots or other issues :D
[Xperia Z1 General] hmoooood:
Guys have you notice that in this software tge screen not white its yellow a bit I've just noticed that when i compared it with my friend LG G2.

Mine is awful.
[Xperia Z1 General] sstanton86:
For those of you who have updated via Mac how do you do it using the Mac companion tool?
[Xperia Z1 General] ajftl:
This update makes new fb not working lol. I unistall latest fb update and fb works. Install.new.update and app crash.
[Xperia Z1 General] sstanton86:
No matter what I try I cannot get this bloody update to appear on my EE locked Z1. Some other guy said he had his notification already.

I've tried MAC companion software/PC/and Sony Update Service - nothing seems to work!!! :crying:
[Xperia Z1 General] Aidey68:
I'd rather take an improved phone over fb, I also uninstalled the latest fb update to get it working again too.
[Xperia Z1 General] funky0308:
It's finally available in Croatia - officially -

Awesome...my first device I don't have to unlock BL or flash ROMs from XDA.

I'm extremely satisfied with Sony now ;)
[Xperia Z1 General] amizera:
Clear Facebook cache

Wysłane z mojego C6903 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xperia Z1 General] Jiyeon90:
How come it's only 91mb?
[Xperia Z1 General] 301stSpartan:
It will only update things that changed, no need to download and reinstall parts with no code changes
[Xperia Z1 General] daffyduck2602:
To coin a phrase, "it just works"!

Connected, started program I think and it automatically detected the update was available.
[Xperia Z1 General] Aidey68:
I cleared cache before and after updating Facebook, it still force closes once I updated. Also I noticed that quite a few pictures no longer showing in newsfeed after the update.
[Xperia Z1 General] GlynF:
I had the same problem with Facebook. Clearing the Facebook app data and cache fixed it for me
[Xperia Z1 General] MindGame:
I've updated my phone to 257 and the left audio is no longer working. I've tried with multiple earphones (which all work perfectly fine on other devices) but there is only sound from the right ear piece. Has anyone else come across this problem? And more importantly, can anyone recommend a fix? Thanks.
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
strange, you have 3 options I think

reset the cache for anything that mentions media in settings - app - all

factory reset (all data will be lost so backup first)

use PCC update repair (all data will be lost so backup first)

if all the above fails return under warranty
[Xperia Z1 General] masterv1:
I can't install the ota, every time I try to install it reboots after perhaps 10%. Does anyone have a fix for this?
[Xperia Z1 General] xshunin:
So it's also available in Germany now. I tried to get informations about rooting/Keep root and got to this thread. I stopped reading after 25 pages >_> So is there root available for .257? I'd love to just update, keep everything, re-root/keep root. (OTA cancels with an at around 10%. I stopped the PC Companion download when I read that there is no root at the first 20 pages of this thread.
[Xperia Z1 General] dellhem:
Does someone know where the SCN-setting in the camera went, and why?
[Xperia Z1 General] jonmorris:
You lose it if you switch to 20MP I think.
[Xperia Z1 General] Sean473:
You will lose it if you switch to 20MP...
[Xperia Z1 General] MindGame:
Thanks for the advice.

I've already tried these but no luck unfortunately. I guess it's time to return the phone.
[Xperia Z1 General] hush66:
Yes, root is available. You can either:

1. Flash the 14.1.G.2.257 deodexed ROM found here (see video)

2. Flash the 534 Generic DK firmware from this thread, root it using Kingo and then update to 257 via OTA.
[Xperia Z1 General] xshunin:
So it sounds like there I have to format everything and can't just "upgrade", right? D:

Oh and will I keep my Dual Recovery as well in the process?
[Xperia Z1 General] hush66:
You can choose not to wipe data when flashing. I didn't wipe my data when I flashed the 534 DK firmware.
[Xperia Z1 General] xshunin:
Oh? So I use the flash tool to flash the DK one, Kingo Root it and then I just OTA or do I have to use this Root keeper app thing? (Also I am using the german version. Can I just use the DK version?)
[Xperia Z1 General] predator21:
Is any one noticing batt drain afterthis update. Earlier i was happy. Now my fone dies fast...
[Xperia Z1 General] jonmorris:
Has anyone seen anything about .259 yet? Or is that still a week or two away?
[Xperia Z1 General] VonPickle:
Just got an update alert for my UK EE Z1 using the PC companion (via Virtualbox, need Windows).
[Xperia Z1 General] carbon21:
257 firmware

now available on uk orange via pc companion
[Xperia Z1 General] Denonite:
Just got this on 3 in the UK via PC Companion
[Xperia Z1 General] hush66:
I didn't use any root keeper. And yes, you can use the DK version.

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Certified does not mean it'll be released. So we may never get it. Just have to wait and see.
[Xperia Z1 General] tele27:
Wierd... Mine is better than before in terms of battery life. Maybe because I did a factory reset after the update
[Xperia Z1 General] sephstyler:
I didnt do a factory reset but mine is incrementally better too
[Xperia Z1 General] bogdan wst:
I updated a few moments ago with pc companion (orange Romania unlocked). No more "backlight optimisation" in the display settings. ???
[Xperia Z1 General] Alx31:
You cant "force" ota... U have to flash same .534 build as someone told he had ota with it...builds are different in each area "cda" changes..uk, central eu,...

sent with my Nypon using tapatalk 2
[Xperia Z1 General] predator21:
Any suggestions bro...m having huge drain after update like 3 % in 12 mins n only using whatsapp and also when i enable stamina mode n allow 2 apps whats app n we chat still other apps are able to use the net n data cnxn which is not understood
[Xperia Z1 General] 301stSpartan:
That option was removed because it was causing issues
[Xperia Z1 General] pika_:
Hi Guys,

just updated to x.257 and i'm having a small issue, i can't remove any icon from my "desktop", i just can't into the Trash bin!

Can anyone test to see if it's a bug from the rom or it's something specific to my phone?

Thanks
[Xperia Z1 General] fer2503:
I have a problem with 257. In The album app i can't see the Timeshift shots...anyone knows why?

The problem is that Timeshift app doesn't save The photoshop properly
[Xperia Z1 General] dante2086:
Loving the new update. No issues whatsoever, improved camera, battery life and performance.
[Xperia Z1 General] diegoweb:
What about C6943 model? Is this model currently supported for those updates?

* Model C6943 is just like C6903, but has Digital TV 1seg.
[Xperia Z1 General] Emorihj:
heating issue

After updating my z1 to .257. I noticed that my z1 is heats up easily.. anyone noticed it?
[Xperia Z1 General] acidrums4:
Can't update via OTA to 14.1.G.2.257

Hello there! A happy Sony Xperia Z1 6603 user, reporting from The Republic of Bananas (Colombia).

I just noticed yesterday that the 14.1.G.2.257 is available. I'm currently with a rooted 14.1.G.1.534.

The thing is update seems to download normally, I reboot the phone and seems like the update is applying, but it stops like at the 33% of the progress bar and immediatelly continues turning on the phone (Xperia logo, boot animation and such). And after all the home screen loads a popup appears saying that the phone couldn't be updated and I should try again.

I can't update it with PC companion or update service because I'm behind a firewall and that crap doesn't let those apps work.

Any clues about this? Thanks!
[Xperia Z1 General] mrhizzo:
This firmware have the camera update announced in gsmarena.com?
[Xperia Z1 General] reignzy:
My guess is your bootloader is unlocked, and Sony won't let you update. Did you take a TA.img backup of your DRM keys before you unlocked it?
[Xperia Z1 General] Jiyeon90:
I don't think he ever said he unlocked his bootloader
[Xperia Z1 General] Ame123:
Same here i my replaced z1 had the the new update already and the batterylife is not as good as it was before
[Xperia Z1 General] reignzy:
Being that it won't update generally means the bootloader is unlocked...

If it's not, then you take a stab at the problem rather than commenting on me trying to help, mkay ;)
[Xperia Z1 General] acidrums4:
Thank you so much for your response! No, I haven't unlocked my bootloader. As I said, I had rooted with VRoot. Maybe was because of that?

Turns out that I got access to a PC without a firewall, downloaded Sony Companion and updated my phone there. I knew I would lose root access but for this time I won't root it until a "propher" method appears, a MIUI ROM goes live *and* the thing with the camera goes fixed so I can unlock the bootloader, or need it to backup or something.

Thank you so much!
[Xperia Z1 General] imranaryan:
am facing poor batterylife and heating issue after upgrading to this firmware

camere shows overheating warning in just 5 to 10 mins of usage

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am facing poor batterylife and heating issue after upgrading to this firmware

camere shows overheating warning in just 5 to 10 mins of usage
[Xperia Z1 General] reignzy:
What region firmware are you running?

I'm based in nz and running UK firmware with no overheating issues with camera

Only when playing games do I experience overheat issues so I just don't play them often
[Xperia Z1 General] imranaryan:
Region is INDIA

Model No. 6902
[Xperia Z1 General] shajar:
how to go back to .534

would you eb so kind help me to boot back to .534
[Xperia Z1 General] reignzy:
Head to this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
[Xperia Z1 General] harfot:
Resulting in boot loop after kernel flash .534
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
ok, was worth a try.

How about this (I am 99% sure it wont work though)

Flash .534

root

flash latest ftf in flahtool, and include everything except kernel

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it works on .534
[Xperia Z1 General] hasona:
Well no **** Sherlock I meant on the new version :P
[Xperia Z1 General] parag1dubey:
Can anyone comment on changes in display after update?
[Xperia Z1 General] ascariss:
Any chance someone could take before and after shots with new and old firmware to see if there is a significant difference. thanks
[Xperia Z1 General] ValVK:
Wouldn't be an option to try keep root with Voodoo OTA keeper?

It was working for me many times on differents devices,the app work on X1, but i don't know

if it will keep root as expected (i don't get an uptade yet till now...)
[Xperia Z1 General] hasona:
It's definitely an improvement on my device, took down Screenadjuster's blue to +2 from +6 and got the same result as with the previous version which means that the yellow tint should almost - if not completely - be gone now
[Xperia Z1 General] joecool666:
would it be better to update OTA or Sony PC companion . thanks for any help.
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
That was mentioned several times before your post anyway, so no new news in your post

I dont think so, as this is not an OTA update. Plus I have never had a sony device that it works on (I didn't know it worked on the X1) and I have not heard it working on any sony device from when I had my x10 to today.

But if someone wants to try it wont hurt
[Xperia Z1 General] meetdaleet:
Same here, saturation looks better and the colours are nicer ;)

Gesendet von meinem C6903 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 General] DooMLoRD:
anything for C6902? please send me a p.m. if link is available

thanks!

regards,

DooMLoRD
[Xperia Z1 General] hasona:
Well I didn't say I said it first, I just meant for your post about the testing of this

I guess I forgot to quote you in my original post
[Xperia Z1 General] yamen-1991:
Camera Feedback please!!!!
[Xperia Z1 General] jonmorris:
I'm seeing a lot less grain on photos in auto mode, but it's too early to break out the champagne as it needs further testing.

The settings appear to have been reset so make sure you change them, if only to stop all photos going in the internal storage!
[Xperia Z1 General] hasona:
Double post
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
But my instructions were to root whilst on .534 which it works for...I am not sure what you are getting at here.

In the past downgrading to a rootable firmware and then upgrading kernel was a legitimate way of getting root. Those were my instructions and I wanted to see if it worked here. It didn't, but it was worth a shot
[Xperia Z1 General] CErks:
No update in UK yet ?
[Xperia Z1 General] hasona:
It's A LOT quicker when you want to switch between the integrated apps.

The noise is also a lot less apparent in the Auto mode

Edit: Looking at my photos before and after on the exact same motive, with the same lightning(pretty bad indoor lightning) and with auto mode on - the ISO has gone down from 1250 to 800 and the picture still looks just as bright, the noise is therefore less so Auto mode has definitely gotten a nice fix.
[Xperia Z1 General] Desperanto86:
Nope. Don't work. I even try this: full flash new firmware, flash doomkernel, install root via recovery, flash stock kernel....and...endless boot in SONY logo...
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
if you have unlocked the bootloader just flash doomkernel and you will have root, no need to flash stock kernel.
[Xperia Z1 General] hasona:
I did follow your instructions but as I said - and other said while I was writing my original post- it didn't work :)

But yeah it was worth a try otherwise I wouldn't have tried it :P
[Xperia Z1 General] Desperanto86:
New firmware and old kernel are incompatible! System will not boot! You will get boot loop
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
have you tried booting on doomkernel yet? You said you flashed stock kernel then got bootloop.

I imagine you will get bootloop

[MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION] your kernel will need an update ;)
[Xperia Z1 General] Desperanto86:
tried...endless logo of doomkernel

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at first he need sources :)