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[Xperia Tablet Z General] CandyAndy:
Is it just me or is the new update just really horrible? I was perfectly happy with the 4.2.2 no major complaints about anything.

But then I installed 4.3 and the problems started. And I have even tried with complete wipe and it didnt help at all.

First of all battery life. It is just bad. Especially standby time. I used to be able to leave tablet during the night and maybe loose just 2-3%. Now even with the stamina mode I am losing like 15-20%. This can't be because of some app because I have no new apps compared to 4.2.2 and actually didn't even install all what I used to have. Now I have just the basic minimum apps installed.

Secondly the calendar app doesn't work. It force closes if I try to do anything with it. Email app does work but not sure if I like the new looks yet (will give it more time)

Then when I move from one wifi to other eg from home to work tablet just doesn't connect to the other network before I turn off wifi and then back on. And even after that there doesn't seem to be any data. I can't browse with chrome since no pages are loading. Only after reboot it starts to work.

I have installed this now 2 times already with complete wipe. It is so strange since this used to work perfectly with 4.2.2

I personally think that 4.3 is a bad android version. Even with HTC One the 4.3 roms are horrible considering battery life
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
I have neither of these problems. 1-2% battery over night.

Install wakelock detector and find the app which causes the drain.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] CandyAndy:
Are you saying that also your Sony calendar doesn't have any FC? For me its totally useless. I can open the app but changing to weekly view, trying to add something or anything then it FCs
[Xperia Tablet Z General] samxool:
i have none of the issues you have with 4.3

my calendar works fine.

i've already added new events, changed to weekly view, etc. Not had 1 single FC.

For me, 4.3 is perfect, and i prefer it to 4.2.2
[Xperia Tablet Z General] CandyAndy:
Thanks for the quick reply. Time for 3rd install of this with full wipe.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
For me, the Sony Calendar also worked without problems until I disabled it via Titanium Backup :D
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Cat McGowan:
Are you doing a clean install via PCC or SUS, or are you flashing an FTF? If you are flashing an FTF, perhaps the FTF is borked.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] CandyAndy:
Flashed via pc companion.

After 3rd full wipe still no go. Had same problem. Then I chose factory reset and this time I chose not to sync my all google account settings and instead I am manually installing apps and wifi networks etc. Now it seems to be working.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] stoneh:
what about bettery life
[Xperia Tablet Z General] CandyAndy:
Too early to tell
[Xperia Tablet Z General] dhruvaz:
I checked today via pc companion it was there... how long do you guys think it will take to get updates via ota?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] N1NJATH3ORY:
Can anyone upload SGP 321 UK Unbranded 4.3 firmware plz ????
[Xperia Tablet Z General] james_lpool:
I'd really like this as well please? :)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Andrewtst:
Ya, it some sort like stuck there quite sometimes before shutting down.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] negrobembon:
Yes exactly like that, if it weren't for the moving loading bar I would think its frozen
[Xperia Tablet Z General] CandyAndy:
Seems to be better now. So for me it was the google account backup which totally destroyed everything.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Zaim2012:
I'm happy with the update in terms of performance, I'm just not too sure about the battery, I normally get 8-9 Hours of screen on time when streaming HD. Problem is I can no longer get an accurate result by going to power management-Battery-screen, the on time for the screen doesn't seem to be working correctly, I was using the tab for a good 30 minutes and the screen on time was reading 10mins...

I'm also finding HD video's on youtube look quite poor, I didn't have this issue on 4.1.2
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
Youtube videos look perfect on my device.

And yes, the battery gauge is wonky on 4.3.

Since no one replied to a recent post of mine, could you be so kind and reboot the tablet when the battery is at 20 or 30 percent and report whether after the reboot the battery suddenly shows over 50% like it does in my device? (After that, don't forget to charge it fully to reset the battery counter and to prevent excessive discharge.)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Zaim2012:
Thanks for your reply, No worries i'll report back if it does the same on mine.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
Forgot to say that, although the battery display seems to be a bit inaccurate sometimes, the usage times of my device are very good, AT LEAST as good as with 4.1.2, probably better. And standby consumption is negligible. I'm satisfied.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Zaim2012:
Yeah same, before I charged it the reading was 10hours.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] vc.57:
Portugal...4.3 update is available via pc companion
[Xperia Tablet Z General] neuteboomt:
So I went from 4.1.2 and flashed 4.3 (with Flashtool) to my SGP311. The first thing that jumps out at me is the theme change. When looking at the email, calendar, contacts, and any other default app it looks bad. The 4.1.2 theme in a word was crisp. 4.3 is fugly. To out way the pros and cons of the update I will try it out through the weekend. But I think I will be returning back to 4.1.2.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] MikeViller:
wow

my tablet never look so good with 4.3 fast (never had a screen lag) wifi and bluetooth works good together ... from sleep mode the wifi was not connecting very well but now it's good .... bluetooth keyboard stay connected for a long time .... the sound is for me better ....

we do not seem to have the same device ....... I only need a better way to root (easy way) ...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] neuteboomt:
Yes, the bennifits of Android 4.3 are great. My first impressions of how Sony themed the default apps are my issues.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
That's a matter of opinions though... I just love the difference... They feel more modern to me...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] neuteboomt:
The fact that you "just love the difference" and "They feel more modern" is a matter of opinion as well.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] james_lpool:
I noticed on http://www.xperiadownload.cz that they have just posted the uk 4.3 fw for the SGP311 WIFI only version, i have the SGP312 but do not use the sim or 4g in any way or ever intend to.

what would happen if i flashed this fw over mine, would it just make it the wifi only version or would it have other effects?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] N1NJATH3ORY:
There is a chance you could brick your tablet, but i'm no pro, i could be wrong...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
The 4G device is the SGP321. The 311 is just the WiFi only 16 Gb, and yours is WiFi only 32 Gb. I don't think you'd brick your deixe, but you can have problems...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] dirtyjeff:
The great thing about Android is you can change the default apps. Have you tried doing that?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
Yes, why bother with the default apps? Most of the time there exist better alternatives anyway. I almost never use the default apps on any device.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] votinh:
Still no OTA for the US/311.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] silverball.slayer:
I think what they did with the launcher in 4.3 isn't as nice either. Time to go back to novalauncher I think.

Rob
[Xperia Tablet Z General] N1NJATH3ORY:
Hey check out this post, unbranded 4.3 SGP321 Firmware :) Clicky
[Xperia Tablet Z General] votinh:
So, there is no OTA for US/311 so I decided to get it via the Companion.

Got it through and it's now 4.3.

First thought, NOT very impressive.

In fact, the launcher/home screen theme is ugly as the 4.2.2 was way better look.

And since they've removed those upper left buttons, I have to scramble to put at least 3 more icons on the home screen which already reduces size for the notification/nav bar area.

Also, GPS takes forever to lock and last but not least, shutting down is way too long.

Smoothness, feature wises, .... nothing improved from 4.2.2.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] james_lpool:
Thank you very much

Just updating to this now, will see how it goes :)

i've chosen not to wipe cache and apps etc, would a full wipe be recommended or will i be fine?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] N1NJATH3ORY:
i chose not to wipe cache and apps but it did wipe my apps and settings ? Anyway at least there's no carrier logo bloatware garbage :)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] james_lpool:
mine has finished now and it did not wipe apps or settings on mine and all seems really good and smooth :)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
It's recommended to wipe anyway for really problem-free and smooth performance.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] N1NJATH3ORY:
Wow your spot on, GPS Lock takes ages, i'm in door, and it took over 2mins to lock to 2 lousy satellites, Just tried my Korean S4 Soon as GPS Test app launched, it was already connected to 1 satellite... Sony needs to fix this up asap. The Xperia Tablet Z is equipped Glonass GPS Receiver so really it shouldn't take over 2 mins as Glonass is suppose to be speed ?

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Lucky you, i had to reinstall everything manually. Even tough Google Play was auto installing but they all failed to install, i had over 40 apps failed to install (could not be downloaded due to an error. (923)

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i will try that next flash :)

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So people what's the best way to Root my SGP321 ?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] x000x:
can someone post screenshots of the 'ugly' changes in 4.3? all this talk about how it looks worse compared to 4.2 etc has me worried. is it really that big of a change?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
Don't worry, it's not uglier, it's just different. Many people's first reaction to something different is rejection.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] votinh:
"ugly" is just purely a personal preference.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
I am using a Third Party theme that can be applied using the new Theme Engine. If you want screenshots with any other theme or app or anything else, let me know

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[Xperia Tablet Z General] silverball.slayer:
There seems to be something wrong with the shutdown because it shouldn't take as long as it does now. Perhaps some process is not ending as it should? I get this too and it can take up to a minute for the tablet to shutdown now. I have not tried the GPS yet.. As for the launcher being ugly, I just put Nova launcher back on which at least solves that problem :)

Does anyone know if there is any logging of the shutdown process?

Rob
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
Stop complaining about shutdown time, please. A tablet is built to be shutdown only on rare occasions, so it's totally irrelevant whether shutdown needs 10 seconds or 2 minutes. Anyone who shutdowns his device regularly doesn't understand the point of a mobile device.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Darkimmortal:
This.

Plus it's not like shutdown was much faster before anyway. The screen went black much more quickly, but the device was actually still on.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] negrobembon:
Now this i didn't notice before
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Darkimmortal:
I actually only noticed it recently while restarting into recovery

There's a good 10-20 seconds or so where it won't turn on but appears to be fully off

Not particularly unusual, the galaxy s 1 does something similar
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Nittenti:
I really Hope Sony Will Come with a Quick patch or Else I'm gonna downgrade or root :(
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
Downgrade because of the f****n unimportant shutdown time? C'mon...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Nittenti:
No, because of the constant flickering
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Spectre51:
Have you tried a factory reset? I've had no flickering issues on mine with 4.3.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z Ultra
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Ace38:
Is that the themes you can download in Personalization?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
Yes. That's TriFlat. But there are a few others too. I just didn't liked them much...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] oxide32:
Mines been flickering aswell, very strange
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Nittenti:
Tried factory reset yesterday, flickering seems gone but maybe I encountered a new problem - some strange lines across the screen ?

I hope it was just a temporary error because I bought my SGP311 in US but live in Denmark, would be kinda struggle to RMA it unless Sony have worldwide warranty

PS: When I make a new post/reply I have to put in some captcha and if I want to edit a new post I have to wait 5 minutes. How long does it take to be verified - been member for almost a month ?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] x000x:
i believe it goes away after 10 posts
[Xperia Tablet Z General] jessgade:
Im using the Nova launcher - and transitions are now laggy - they were smooth before.

EDIT: Seems like I wrote that too soon. Perhaps the tablet needed some time to 'settle in'. Looks smooth now.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] james_lpool:
I use apex and is all fine and smooth
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
Nova smooth here.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] CandyAndy:
I also changed into Nova since didn't like the new look much.

I am also facing issues with my WiFi. Sometimes after being idle the tablet doesn't seem to find any networks. After a while I might be able to connect to the network but there is no data. Only going to air plane mode and back on it starts to work. It is very annoying.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Crake:
I upgraded now to 4.3 via OTA, but i realize that i lost the root function.

Any easy solution to root it again??

I have the 321 version.

Thanks in advance
[Xperia Tablet Z General] SWFlyerUK:
Nothing on SUS pr PC-C for my SGP312.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
I think Gravity Box might have modified something in your system and that isn't allowing it to update. Try unninstaling the Xposed framework (not the apk. Go into the Installer, choose framework then choose Unninstall). Reboot and check on the PC. Does the PC says there is a new update? or that you have the latest firmware?

If there is a new update, please share your Customization number for us ;)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] james_lpool:
Im in UK with a SGP312 and still no update via OTA or PC Companion.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] pangiotis24:
if somebody has installed it please give us screenshots
[Xperia Tablet Z General] nikal:
No still the same despite the removal of Xposed Framework.

I think I'll have to wait till someone gets the SGP311 and post it here.

Thanks!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ryany67:
only 10% left :)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
It still says there is no update or that it is still modified?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] nikal:
Sony Update Service says that firmware in the device is modified. The Sony companion Software says that there is no update.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
Hmm... Strange... You might not want to loose time with this, but it's a suggestion: Install 4.2.2 over (this will remove root and any other mods) and using Update Service. Some people only got the update trough Update Service, even though PC Companion says there's no update.

Again, only if you have time...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] nikal:
I'll take a CWM backup (and root backup) and I'll flash official 4.2.2 but as you said...it takes some time :)

Thanks for your suggestions and time ;)

BTW, my region is Greece...after all it might not be released yet.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xxliftsupxx:
yes custom CDA India works sony PC Comp. find a Update 4.3

;)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
Could you share your CDA like the other guy did above? I might also take a backup of my build.prop and test on my device. With some luck I can get the update also ;)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ryany67:
yaeh, ive got 4.3. i'm uploading photos.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] nikal:
If I manage to update it of course I will or you just wanna try with my CDA ? I didn't get you....right now I am taking a CWM backup....so it will take some time....
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ImAnurag:
Check your PM.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ryany67:
ok, just wait a while :)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] MarcioHomem:
Anyone with Tablet Z wifi only (sgp311) get this update?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] BLK900:
Wifi models always late

Hope not this time
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ryany67:
check your email Bro.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ImAnurag:
yes got all :) Thanks :good:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] SirRobin78:
Does Video and Music Unlimited works on the Ncb Version?

Gesendet von meinem C6903 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Tablet Z General] SWFlyerUK:
Anymore screenshots?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ryany67:
http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/12/...rt-camera-app-xperia-themes/#jp-carousel-8333
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ImAnurag:
:good::good::good::good:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ryany67:
yeah ^^

im uploading smthing new now :P
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ImAnurag:
Ftf ???? Users are asking that...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gulfu:
some screen shots

With new theme
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ryany67:
yes, but thats my photos Bro. Peace :)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] negrobembon:
Wifi only here, waiting too
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gulfu:
some more theme screen shots
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ishu07:
Please someone upload the ftf
[Xperia Tablet Z General] dape16:
Still no Tablet UI? Phone UI just like 4.2? :(

It looks just like a big phone.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Rootk1t:
there won't be any standard tablet ui anymore. It was permanently deleted from system.

But you can find mods that will partially enable it.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ishu07:
Please someon tell about the ftf....progress:rolleyes:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] MikeViller:
ok in Canada with PC companion I have an update will try this .....
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gulfu:
New keyboard

Movies ui

Camera
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ishu07:
Screenshot of my build.prop

I think this is unbranded version

Please help getting me the update
[Xperia Tablet Z General] philipeneves20:
I noticed my tablet using the emma and yet the SUS says my device has modifications to the system, what should I do?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ishu07:
Can you help me
[Xperia Tablet Z General] MikeViller:
finally nothing in Canada,

somehow I decide to make a back-up and forgot to turn off wifi the tab made a update to an app and the backup report an error and than in PC companion I notice the the tab was recognized as a sgp351 not a sgp312.. when I restart PC companion it recognized the tab sgp312 and the tab is up to date for know (4.2.2)

:(:(:(
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ryany67:
Only for Tablet Z 16GB LTE!

edit bulid.prop in system folder and save:

thats custom for unbranded india soft.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] reinotiger:
i do it and don't work ... :crying:

WORK'SSSSSSSSSSSSSS TANK'SSSS
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ishu07:
Thanks man:D
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Mr Paul:
Still nothing in UK OTA or SUS (WiFi)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] spridell:
USA LTE Model SGP351

Got the update when I plugged the tablet into my computer and opened Sony Companion.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] wh15tler:
i dont want to be rude..

but when can we expect that ftf..

still no update here in croatia :(
[Xperia Tablet Z General] MikeViller:
I will keep it full charge and wait the update for the little WiFi version .... lol
[Xperia Tablet Z General] SirRobin78:
As far as i can see in the NCB Version, the STAMINA mode is not the same as in the new Z1 firmware. One option is missing, i´m not sure how to call it in english...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
Niaboc is going to port his ROM to the WiFi only of XTZ quite soon, and it has everything from Z1 :good:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] SwiftSmoke:
Not a big fan of the UI since 4.2 :( still using 4.1.2 and im not even sure I want to update to 4.3 :/
[Xperia Tablet Z General] wh15tler:
Just confirming that the build.prop editing worked :)

Running 4.3 on sgp321.

Thank you ryany67 ;)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] mikekop:
Tell me more please!

Locked /unlocked?

Did you have 4.2.2 prior to 4.3?

I'm asking because I bought my brother a SGP351 while I was in USA on vacation, and it still doesn't have 4.2.2.

Skickat från min SGP321 via Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Tablet Z General] `SBR`:
4.3 update is available via pc companion... For sgp351 rooted stock locked bootloader mine
[Xperia Tablet Z General] MikeViller:
anyone can explain Sony webs in the global english web site the tablet Z wifi version have the update 4.3 available but in the US or Canada web site the tab Z wifi do not have the update ??? is it possible to direct pc companion to look in the global site rather than the US or Canada or any country for updates. ?????
[Xperia Tablet Z General] spridell:
Unlocked and NOT rooted.

Went from 4.1.2 straight to 4.3 Sony completely skipped 4.2 for SGP351
[Xperia Tablet Z General] mikekop:
Yes, indeed it seems so.

When I asked if yours was locked/unlocked, I meant Carrier wise, or branded if you prefer that. Might have been a little unclear there...

Thanks for your reply!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
It's not live yet...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] negrobembon:
I always tought the wifi only version would be updated first when i bought this tablet, guess i was wrong
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Rootk1t:
Uploaded to mirrors.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] nick2crete:
This is for 321 lte model not the wifi only if am not mistaken ..
[Xperia Tablet Z General] reinotiger:
you right ..... only SGP321 LTE VERSION
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Rootk1t:
10.4.B.0.577 for SGP311/312 coming soon.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] MikeViller:
I've been looking in Sony software page of different countries and it seem only a few do not have the update Like US and Canada..

I do not understand the waiting for the wifi only version no need to get through a cellphone supplier.???????
[Xperia Tablet Z General] negrobembon:
I don't get that either, seems like the wifi only version always gets it a few days after the Lte version
[Xperia Tablet Z General] tullnd:
I'm not sure what the confusion is. This is a STANDARD android roll out. It happens the same way, every single time.

Not EVERYONE with a particular device gets it all at once. They stage it to release over several days or weeks(depending on volume of that device). Sometimes it's broken down by serials, or hardware ID's or whatever method they choose to scale across for the release.

Just because YOUR SGP311 hasn't received the update(mine hasn't yet either) doesn't mean that others aren't getting it yet. It also doesn't mean that Sony hates you and wants to make it painful.

The release JUST started on Monday. It's been one day! Normal time for this stuff is it goes across several days. So just give it a day or two.

Every single time a release happens, people come on the forum and post about "Why does Sony hate everyone with wifi only" or "Why does Sony hate [pick your device identifier or country identifier here] and makes them wait for the update", when the truth is....updates are ALWAYS staggered. Intentionally. To make sure there are less issues and be able to identify them right away and pull the update if there are problems.

Google just had to publically announce their own methodology after people started going crazy about the 4.4 update for the Nexus 4. But it was the same method that they've used since Android began...and is also a standard method for software release in many industries(nothing new).
[Xperia Tablet Z General] votinh:
I've seen a lot of people so eager to get the 4.3 now. Let's see how many of them go back and bash the 4.3 update and claim "4.3 sucks, I want 4.2.2 back"