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[Xperia SP General] MixoMaxoViper:
@up

I'm on CE1 .254 and i am happy!

4.3 Is MEGA laggy...

I like old UI :)
[Xperia SP General] marsx1984:
I never wanted 4.4 that much for the SP ,but since google released that new camera app only for devices running kitkat I suddenly want 4.4 ASAP .....or maybe google will make that app available for non-kitkat devices(this seems a lot more likely).
[Xperia SP General] claudio917:
Sure about that? I think that the Nexus camera is the worst app ever to shoot pictures with the phone... I hate it when I use CM roms: Poor graphics, poor settings and the results are horrible, IMHO
[Xperia SP General] sco0ter:
I can make one but don't know where I can upload it.
[Xperia SP General] MagicMagicD:
I can only assume that you have a different customisation number then because when I connect my phone to PC Companion I get this:

That's for UK generic customisation 1272-4687 (R13A)
[Xperia SP General] antkalaitzakis96:
Use Google drive or mega

Try sus
[Xperia SP General] sco0ter:
My number is 1272-0816 and my phone also showed no update like yours but I put repair phone them when it downloaded I checked with flashtool and it showed as 12.1.A.1.201 so I went ahead and let it do the repair and I had. UK 4.3
[Xperia SP General] MagicMagicD:
I tried using SUS to update/repair my phone but 4.1.2 was all it had to offer... so I've finally bit the bullet and flashed the Generic Schweiz .201 FTF and so far, so good.

I think I'll use it for a few days before I call it a success though! ;)
[Xperia SP General] sco0ter:
Could you do me a favour if you have time could you type *#*#7378423#*#* and let me know if your customisation number is 1272-5763_R2B or if it's something different. Thanks
[Xperia SP General] MagicMagicD:
Prior to the update it was 1272-4687 (R13A) but now it's 1272-3352 (R1B), which makes sense since the FTF I flashed was a Central European one.
[Xperia SP General] sco0ter:
With the customisation number 1272-5763_R2B do you know if that's UK??
[Xperia SP General] sco0ter:
Here's a screen shot of mine after update using. PCC. I can upload the. FTF if you want. I take it that this is UK generic View attachment 2708792
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
New update?

http://developer.sonymobile.com/dow...s/open-source-archive-for-build-12-0-a-1-234/
[Xperia SP General] antkalaitzakis96:
nope, it's 4.1 since it's 12.0.A
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
ooo...i see:laugh:
[Xperia SP General] MagicMagicD:
Nope, it looks like you have if Swiss customisation...
[Xperia SP General] sco0ter:
This is all Pcc will download for me. Even after downgrading clearing cache and upgrading
[Xperia SP General] MagicMagicD:
That's because customisation numbers are just a software setting, so once you flash an FTF from a different customisation your original customisation is overwritten by the one from the FTF and from that point on, PCC and SUS will only ever use that to check for firmware updates.
[Xperia SP General] sco0ter:
This never happened with my arc s. I could use Pcc to downgrade it after I had flashed other roms. This is after flashing a generic UK 4.1 rom as well
[Xperia SP General] Don Stefano:
OTA-Update to 201 T-Mobile Germany

Today my mobile anounced an OTA update to 201 on my XSP. I'm unsure if I should let it update or if I should make a backup first.

Any experiences anyone?
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
Update.. no need to backup...

It is a bugfix update :)
[Xperia SP General] Don Stefano:
I'm on 4.1.2 currently (12.0A.2.254).
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
Oh..... Well you need to connect it to PC open PC Companion and update.

I've done this a few times and I have never lost any data :)
[Xperia SP General] Don Stefano:
With my Samsung S1 all settings where lost. I dont need a PC, because it's already on the phone. I was surprised but it came OTA.
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
Well Samsung and Sony are two diffrent brands.. ;)

But you can backup your stuff with the backup&Restore app from Sony and update after that..
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
New FW will release soon

btw flickering issue they dont know why this happen

IF you want to believe or not. up to you

I just only convey this news for xperia sp
[Xperia SP General] lvints:
Thanks for the information. Some information about KK?
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
nothing...they no any plans for right now
[Xperia SP General] pakatsui:
Flickering is a wierd issue, because not all devices have it.
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
LOL :victory::angel:
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
:laugh::laugh:

hahahaha just for who dont want to believe it:p
[Xperia SP General] jancsessz:
Sony dont update sonyxsp to kit kat?

Tapatalk-kal küldve az én C5303-el
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
they dont have any plans for this...maybe soon
[Xperia SP General] donk165:
Does anyone have an FTF of the Generic UK 201 update? I cant get it to download :(
[Xperia SP General] chewlohseng:
It has been asked quite a few times at Stock Ftf download links forum. (Android Development section)

I don't think any has received the update in UK.
[Xperia SP General] donk165:
My bad, sorry, ill keep waiting for the release.
[Xperia SP General] chewlohseng:
Flash other variants maybe? Singapore's C5303 variants up there. (Self advertising :p)
[Xperia SP General] wiidbzxt:
According to Doomlord, on Twitter, Sony is not testing any builds of KitKat on SP or T. So I guess it's over.
[Xperia SP General] QBerto:
^ that has been said a lot of times, is not new, there's not plans from Sony for SP at this moment.... stop the paranoia and wait for official announcement.... srsly
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
they no have plans for this because now to focus to fix bugs 4.3
[Xperia SP General] Gamer R:
Sigh....

Sony, why don't k you release Android 4.4 ? It should solve the problem concerned with RAM Management which is the root cause of most of the problem in the current firmware.

[MENTION=4488810]Levered[/MENTION]

If you forward the petition to your contacts, they might take Android 4.4 into consideration for the release on Xperia SP dont you think ?. Or are the already aware about the petition ?
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
Yup, i know that...already foward this petition a long ago...and they still not have any plans..

Btw they in focus to fix flickering screen problem

and other issues

- http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2014/04/16/sony-xperia-sp-android-4-3-update-problems-emerge/

- http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperi...-1-201-unbelievably-slow-now-Help/td-p/639759

- http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperi...-1-201-in-call-BT-problem-remains/td-p/630343
[Xperia SP General] Looser99:
The screen flickering issue is gone for me after disabling the auto brightness. But the installation/uninstallation graphic bug is still there. White balance settings resets everytime phone is restarted. Bravia engine not working. Camera image sharpness is decreased then 4.1.2. Also the ram management should be better because other manufacturers ram management are better. They get more free ram on a fully operational phone.These are all the bugs for me....
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
okay thanks:D
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
ETA FOR NEW FW WILL CERTIFIED ON W21 :good:
[Xperia SP General] tomzzi:
So end of May? There will be new firmware released? If that is true maybe i will not sell phone now and just wait for new firmware...
[Xperia SP General] vgowtham97:
What?
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
yup
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
Like I stated here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2729453

But I'll quote again:

Come with some proof ;)
[Xperia SP General] lvints:
Good news. About KK yesterday (here in Brazil) Xperia SP completed exactly one year it was released. Generally the mobile has 18 months of support. Do these six months we have left would be enough for Sony make KitKat to us?
[Xperia SP General] jancsessz:
New info

http://www.justaboutphones.com/sony-xperia-sp-might-get-official-android-4-4-kitkat/
[Xperia SP General] antkalaitzakis96:
oh, great news! some people may sh*t up now and wait :p
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
Yup, i think maybe after Xperia Z series has get stable KK then turn our phones to get that..

but i've hear maybe our phone will go to 4.5 updates

:p
[Xperia SP General] Sahaab:
hmm so we might actually end up getting 4.4???

bcuz 4.3 if really slow man
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
yup, now they to fix this problem...

and new firmware will release soon maybe W21
[Xperia SP General] ohmygel:
Don't expect too much because in sony's official website, it is under investigation.

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-sp/

I also searched it in google but no one updates their posts
[Xperia SP General] RoXzAn:
As Sony never told about KK for our Xperia SP .....we cant be so sure untill n unless official word comes from Sony And remenber Xperia ZR was also under investigation bt it is now getting KK update.
[Xperia SP General] jancsessz:
http://www.change.org/petitions/to-...pt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition
[Xperia SP General] RoXzAn:
Already signed

Sent from my C5302
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
Sony already know this petition

I have foward this petition to PM and other developers.

they know this...
[Xperia SP General] zaryab:
http://www.justaboutphones.com/sony-xperia-sp-might-get-official-android-4-4-kitkat/

guys is this legit ??//
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
Is the same link as a few posts above :)
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
i dont know why ppl just only repost same post olders...:eek:
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
Welcome to de Sony Xperia SP community, where users keep posting and complaining the same thing and where RC can troll the S out of everyone :p
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
LOL...that's why i troll everyone because they still post off topics...and make so annoyed to read this..just only reply and reply same things :rolleyes:
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
Dunno.... Was a bit bored :)
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
LOL...btw nice talk with you, good nite
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
Good night.. It is 9PM here so I wont be sleeping for a while.
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
On my times is overtime 3:37AM
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
Pretty late haha.. Well lets stop the OT talk.. ;)
[Xperia SP General] johmkel:
SIGNED ;);)
[Xperia SP General] Daniel D.:
Interesting news from Vodafone.au...

http://community.vodafone.com.au/t5...e-Update-Weekly-Wrap-1st-May-2014/ba-p/334163

http://support.vodafone.com.au/articles/FAQ/Sony-Xperia-SP-software-update
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
The second link from Vodafone reports about the 201 build......:rolleyes:
[Xperia SP General] Daniel D.:
At the top Vodafone wrote about the new update.
[Xperia SP General] antkalaitzakis96:
that's because Vodafone AU is still on .266
[Xperia SP General] OsGhaly:
Now Sony expected to give us another buggy 4.3 instead of kitkat :(

Come on Sony... Xperia SP deserved getting KitKat update like galaxy S3, at least for better ram management

---------- Post added at 04:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:22 PM ----------

They said it's the 3rd quality release for 4.3 update !

We only got two before .266 and .201? Or maybe they count the 4.1 update. 245
[Xperia SP General] Daniel D.:
You didn't read the page, too. In the first sentence they say May, 8th 2014...
[Xperia SP General] antkalaitzakis96:
I did read it, and I checked update checker and it's still .266 which means that on 8/5 Vodafone will release the .201 or it's a typo.

If it was a new update it wouldn't say "began rolling out to Vodafone customers."
[Xperia SP General] Daniel D.:
They can't roll it out to other customers then Vodafone, can they? They wrote "4.3 Quality Release 3" which can't be the first or second 4.3 release. Let's wait and see...
[Xperia SP General] Gamer R:
[MENTION=4488810]Levered[/MENTION]

The overheating issue still persists. Could you report it to the development? even the screen gets hot. Sorry to bother you again and again, but you're the only one who is in direct touch with the Sony devs
[Xperia SP General] dipesh1502:
Yes we need a fix for that.....:(
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
okay :D
[Xperia SP General] jancsessz:
http://www.change.org/en-IN/petitio...east-confirm-you-are-giving-the-update-or-not

Tapatalk-kal küldve az én C5303-el
[Xperia SP General] Bennybtc:
chance for us guys !

https://plus.google.com/photos/115055391032777934132/albums/6011049648233329297

xperia indonesia said this :fingers-crossed:
[Xperia SP General] Remlas:
Still chance :victory:

But when it will be ? In next year, when this phone will be "old" ? :P

Wysłane z mojego C5303 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xperia SP General] Bennybtc:
have no idea, just wait and see:silly::silly:
[Xperia SP General] gwhite5:
It's not looking likely

Unfortunately, Sony Service will just say the same thing as the website, as they're not involved in the development of the update; they will just get it when it's done.

There isn't much evidence whether or not there is going to be an official Kitkat OTA update, so we will have to wait for Sony to develop one.
[Xperia SP General] antkalaitzakis96:
I contacted SONY UK and they told me that Sony is testing the firmware since February and there is still no information about it..but I read somewhere that Doomlord talked with some developers and they told him that there is no firmware testing for SP at the moment..who knows :rolleyes:
[Xperia SP General] DooMLoRD:
why am I the bad guy here?

those cribbing for root on 4.3 you can backup using Sony's Backup & Restore app then downgrade to rootable firmware, root using my toolkit then upgrade to newest firmware!

come on its not that hard..

also its not that i am not searching for root on latest firmware... if there is a working exploit we will create a rootkit using it... but unfortunately as of now there is no such exploit available...

regarding KitKat update, all the internal Sony people i talked to (and i talk to like 6-7 ppl) have confirmed again and again that internally they have no plans to upgrade the Xperia SP & T... this was confirmed as no kitkat test firmware for these devices are available on EMMA (independently verified by some friends)...

incase you guys didnt know there was a device called Xperia Play... it had same internal hardware as Xperia Arc/Ray/Neo/etc, all the rest Arc/Ray/Neo/etc were upgraded to ICS but Play was officially left on GB due to some issues... (reference: http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2012/05/25/update-on-ice-cream-sandwich-rollout-for-xperia-smartphones/ )

even if hardware is capable there are multiple reasons why the manufacturer can end up NOT upgrading it...

dont get your hope high... just telling you what info i got...

regards,

DooMLoRD
[Xperia SP General] antkalaitzakis96:
Sony didn't release any official android 4.0 for XPlay but if you remember a beta firmware was released and developers optimized it..can't Sony do the same thing if SP "isn't" capable of 4.4?
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
You are not the bad guy Doom.. The major issue with the update is the somewhat "promised" one they made....

When we were running 4.1.2 we saw that Sony has listed KitKat as a future version.. The jump from 4.1.2 to 4.3 is small (major thing is UI and some under the hood changes). Now Sony has strangely changed Future version to Under Investigating..

This is a backstab to us because we all hoped for KitKat (that's what Sony "promised")...

If sony could give the users a conclusion or some answers we would be more than happy.

As of now I am happy with the 4.3 update as it.... But still hoping for KitKat.

Edit: With upgrading we lose root?
[Xperia SP General] antkalaitzakis96:
and that's the main reason I bought XSP, I wanted a smartphone with 4G and android 4.4..I had XSola and Sony didn't release android 4.1 for this phone..I gave it and I said I won't buy Sony again but i did it again
[Xperia SP General] DooMLoRD:
i dont remember Sony saying anytime that Xperia SP will get KitKat... it has always been the case that they are looking into it...
[Xperia SP General] antkalaitzakis96:
On January I bought sp, it was future version...
[Xperia SP General] DooMLoRD:
i know that... but there was no official posting about this... blog post or otherwise...
[Xperia SP General] antkalaitzakis96:
It was here http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-sp/

That's the most official way to see if your phone will get updated
[Xperia SP General] UltraWelfare:
He is right..On the official page it said "Future version"...

I can confirm this too
[Xperia SP General] DooMLoRD:
that is just an indicative map... an i am well aware that it was show as "Future Version" there...

these are called official posts covering android updates from Sony:

July 2013: http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2013/07/25/on-android-jelly-bean-4-3/

November 2013: http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2013/11/07/on-jelly-bean-4-3-kit-kat-4-4/

December 2013: http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2013/12...ia-z-xperia-zl-xperia-zr-and-xperia-tablet-z/

February 2014: http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/02...or-xperia-t-xperia-tx-xperia-v-and-xperia-sp/

March 2014: http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/03...eria-z-ultra-xperia-z1-and-xperia-z1-compact/

in all the above where do you see Sony saying that Xperia SP/T/V/TX will get KitKat?

i agree that sony did show it as "Future Version" in one of the images on the site u linked but there was NEVER any official confirmation...

btw after all of this if they do decide to give the update then i for one will be really happy since i have both the Xperia SP & the Xperia T....
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
If Sony decides not to give us the update they better come with a good argument and not like Samsung and the S3 :silly:
[Xperia SP General] antkalaitzakis96:
Before one buy a phone he won't search to blogs. He will visit the Sony's site and check the phone..Released version 4.1, ok, next version 4.3, ok and then you see future version 4.4, are you going to think that it's not confirmed? Of course it is when the site said so..It's wan't under investigation or to be checked..it was future release
[Xperia SP General] DooMLoRD:
buddy i told u already... i agree with you... so relax... i am not pushing official updates.. sony is :p
[Xperia SP General] antkalaitzakis96:
You are right..let's wait..
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
Well not entirely true.. Future version is more like we plan to update but we're not sure....

Under investigating indicates that they are checking and testing and we have to wait... However it seems a bit unfair to say no.. You wont get kitkat..

The only thing we can do is wait and wait a bit more.. And ofcourse enjoy the awesome ROMS by our developers ;)
[Xperia SP General] antkalaitzakis96:
for me future version is more like we will release android 4.3 and then after that we will release 4.4..anyway
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
That is normal to think and believe but still... Dont get to much hope.. ;)
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
I already post about that's but why ppl dont believe me..(http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51916782&postcount=3834)

(http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51916389&postcount=3830)

btw they need get stable sw first...

then they will make decission to make it for xperia sp

and mostly some ppl just post spammy and did not read previously reply...:rolleyes:
[Xperia SP General] Bennybtc:
I'm sorry before, can you tell the sony devs about be2 not working and illumination bug when in call?
[Xperia SP General] Levered:
maybe later
[Xperia SP General] chewlohseng:
BE2 issue doesn't seem to affect most actually, it's just to increase contrast. I don't think Sony Mobile will put it as priority for the impending software update.

Illumination Belt (Transparent Elements) issue may not be a bug actually, given the fact that Sony Mobile may be actually using it to show the capability of the Xperia SP, which is the 2013 mid-ranger that is still one of the best mid-ranger as of May 2014.

I'm a former user of Xperia SP btw, just replaced it with the Xiaomi Mi 3 a couple days ago. :)
[Xperia SP General] ashis.kyal:
This can be the reason for sony also:confused:

http://androidadvices.com/galaxy-s3-and-s3-mini-no-kitkat-update/

Sent from Sony Xperia SP :)
[Xperia SP General] greek_assassin:
Btw xperia ZR is certificated to take kitkat
[Xperia SP General] ashis.kyal:
It has 2gb ram!

Sent from Sony Xperia SP :)
[Xperia SP General] kaushal9119:
But I suppose kitkat can even run on devices with 512mb......correct me if i am wrong
[Xperia SP General] Oblox:
Yep KitKat can thats a big part of its release. Also KitKat already runs on the SP so they cant use that excuse.
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
Guys it is not about the fact if our phone can handle kitkat. Every company adds features and bloatware and stuff.

Also we need drivers for our hardware and the 3 leds we have needs to be fully implemented into KitKat. This can and will take time..

As I said before... Wait.... We'll see.

If Sony decides not to give KitKat they better come up with a very good Argument and why....
[Xperia SP General] Sahaab:
The thing is that sony adds the illumination bar codes to all the latest xperia's

Xperia SP's is slightly different then the rest, but still it does add the illumination bar ****

They just activate/deactivate according to device

Sent from my C5306
[Xperia SP General] Dark Passenger:
Real reason device already recieved 3 updates after original release.This is just a lame reason.

Want justification S4 mini will get kitkat 1gb ram

By that logic T,TX,V will not get updated and SP will.(last update). according to a two release cycle.
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
S4 Mini has 1.5 GB RAM ;)
[Xperia SP General] ashis.kyal:
Actually they want excuse not reasons :p

Sent from Sony Xperia SP :)
[Xperia SP General] antkalaitzakis96:
S4 mini has 1.5GB but LG L9 II which will receive android 4.4 has 1GB
[Xperia SP General] Dark Passenger:
Nooooo nonetheless I stand by my assumption that we should get an update(though doubt T,TX and V) will
[Xperia SP General] light19940120:
I hope this is true :)
[Xperia SP General] Robin>Hood:
It is true, see with your own eyes ;):

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-sp/
[Xperia SP General] Patrol619:
Well, thank you Sony! :) I am so happy that I bought the SP ;)

Xperia SP@Tapatalk 2
[Xperia SP General] Sadman Khan:
Can anyone tell me which region usually receives the OTA first?
[Xperia SP General] zolaisugly:
Imho i Don't think kitkat is all that anyway.

Just updated my n7 to kitkat and had issues with titanium backup and r restoring the data, the apps have had to be reinstalled,gel launcher is nothing to get excited about.

I am sure under the gloss there are some big improvements, but don't expect a huge difference.
[Xperia SP General] Sadman Khan:
Then again...stock google might not see much of a difference. But since SP will get Kit Kat quite some time later, it is expected to be a major update like the update from 4.1.2 to 4.3
[Xperia SP General] karma123:
The problem with titanium backup is art you have to change to dalvik in developer options

By the way in my nexus kikat is running great

Sorry for my bad English
[Xperia SP General] zolaisugly:
Could you give more details as to what you mean exactly.

Thanks
[Xperia SP General] karma123:
Well in android 4.4 you have the chance to choose between ART ( a new improve for memory) or dalvik but sadly most of the apps doesn't work with ART one of this is titanium so what I'm saying is you have to choose dalvik while the apps update for work perfectly in ART

Sorry if I don't make me understand and my bad English ;)
[Xperia SP General] Sadman Khan:
So...no news about 4.3 update yet huh?
[Xperia SP General] adryanodej:
I heard that in second week of december will have 4.3 on our devices
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
Patience patience patience
[Xperia SP General] Aadi:
May i know the source of the info? :confused:
[Xperia SP General] raziel123:
Opened ES 3.0

According to Google, 4.3 is supposed to have Opengl ES 3.0 support

As the Adreno 320 is capable of version 3.0, hopefully we'll have better graphics or improvements in future games at least.
[Xperia SP General] androidnexux:
Sony, Want more money? Sell paid updates....want update
[Xperia SP General] aldunn1:
cant wait