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[Sony Xperia ZR] amielDH:
Cannot Update?

Hi guys! I'm a newbie here and I just have one question. I have an Xperia ZR C5503 (LTE) with SI 1272-6461 ZH written in the box. In my research I believe i have the Hong Kong version. And until now I have not received the 4.3 update. I am from the Philippines by the way. I read around and there was somebody who said that if your home country does not have the specific phone model (in my case LTE version of the ZR), you will not be able to update to 4.3. But why was I able to update to 4.2.2 when the update arrived? I bought this phone from a known online seller here in the country which is also based in the Philippines. So will I not be able to update to 4.3 or am I just affected by the slow rollout? hope you could clarify this for me. Thanks!
[Sony Xperia ZR] athrav.rajput:
It is regional rollout.. SO just wait.. will soon arrive to u also... updated myne zr to 4.3 India....
[Sony Xperia ZR] amielDH:
thanks! but there are already reports of ZR being updated here in the Philippines but only the C5502 (3G version) only. Which is said to be the only ZR variant that is officially released in the Philippines. It would be such a bummer if I cannot update my C5503.
[Sony Xperia ZR] harshal.rio91:
The current method works only by unlocking and relocking the bootloader : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2427995
[Sony Xperia ZR] athrav.rajput:
it is not that only the 3g variant will be updated.. just use ur pc companion and see whethr any update is available for ur zr or nt.. sooner or later it will be theree....:mad::mad::mad:;)

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where to get stock kernel for 4.3??
[Sony Xperia ZR] athrav.rajput:
any root method available for 4.3 zr?? india

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[Sony Xperia ZR] harshal.rio91:
where to get stock kernel for 4.3??[/QUOTE]

In the flashtool from the ftf select only kernel and dis select everything else
[Sony Xperia ZR] athrav.rajput:
In the flashtool from the ftf select only kernel and dis select everything else[/QUOTE]

i knw how to flash ftf from flashtool but i am asking how to get the stock kernel for 4.3 ? i recently flashed kernel .310 it goes into bootloop...any help ?

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ho to root 4,3?

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root method guyz
[Sony Xperia ZR] Lasantha:
i knw how to flash ftf from flashtool but i am asking how to get the stock kernel for 4.3 ? i recently flashed kernel .310 it goes into bootloop...any help ?

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ho to root 4,3?

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root method guyz[/QUOTE]

kernel

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2585549

Root + Recovery

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2585517
[Sony Xperia ZR] babbar07:
Can you provide me with the download link nd also please tell how to relock using it :)

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Nd if possible please upload the indian ftf :)
[Sony Xperia ZR] harshal.rio91:
As your mobile is from Hong Kong when the update is released in Hong Kong you will get the update :)
[Sony Xperia ZR] harshal.rio91:
Does anyone have link to deodex the current rom 10.4.B.0.569??
[Sony Xperia ZR] XGr7078:
Finally Thank You Sony!!!!

Finally received the 4.3 update in India via the SUS.:laugh::good::victory:

I have uploaded a screenshot of my phone.
[Sony Xperia ZR] P.A.M:
Could you say what is true from this or wrong?

http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z-ZL-ZR/Xperia-Z-ZR-ZL-4-3-Update-Bugs/m-p/497671#M28260

Update 4.2 to 4.3

THE GOOD

Faster performance , smooth transitions

Camera app has ample features now ... feels like having a Flagship now finally

Ability to add new xperia themes ... awesome ...:smileywin:

Much better WIFI reception

More organized Settings section and few more options .

Battery - found it better (still yet to be fully tested)

Ability to add more than one small app at a time

The Bad

Less ram available for me after boot

Camera app - Superior auto mode - limited to 9mp now :smileysad:

Camera app - Little better quality in 4.2

The BUGS

Video Stabilization bug cofirmed

Unstable Wifi at times

The on screen buttons no longs disappears in few games

Offset label while uninstallng apps

Power button not responding sometimes ( updated)
[Sony Xperia ZR] afg984:
This one is quite annoying
[Sony Xperia ZR] XGr7078:
I am still about to fully inspect the phone after the update.. Will let you know know what are the bugs and extra features after the update.

But 1 thing I am quite sure, it still does not support opengl es 3.0 as I had heard that 4.3 JellyBean would support opengl es 3.0 The benchmark has decreased drastically down by 3000 Antutu. :crying:
[Sony Xperia ZR] john_cena163:
it supports opel g 3.0 check proper... an about the benchmark it depends hw much bloatware u have downloaded n temp.of ur fone
[Sony Xperia ZR] BobLC:
Yes, I noticed this one also, but only when in the dark.It's seems that the wakeup is disable when the light sensor detects no light.

Just try it with your hand on the top of the phone, the power button does not wake up the phone.
[Sony Xperia ZR] afg984:
Glad it's not a random bug :D

I've done some experiments...

Press power button when sensor covered with hand or anything else --> Screen does not turn on

Press power button without covering the sensor --> Screen turns on

Press power button in a dark room --> Screen turns on!!

EDIT:

I found that there's a sensor other than light sensor: APDS9702, which measures distance

It seems that it's a feature that prevents screen turning on when covered with something.

CPU-Z screenshot:
[Sony Xperia ZR] tudork:
So anyone with the Hong Kong firmware received the update yet or not?
[Sony Xperia ZR] BobLC:
Yes you're right, that seems to be more related to the proximity sensor than the light one.

But as I noticed this bug in a movie theater, I supposed it was related to the light sensor :)
[Sony Xperia ZR] deaks:
Not yet :(
[Sony Xperia ZR] ionmarx:
Is it just me or swiping to the camera shortcut on the lock screen takes about one or two seconds long compared to the nearly-instantaneous camera access in 4.1.x / 4.2.x? Anyone else encountering this? :confused:
[Sony Xperia ZR] bighead81:
still not yet...
[Sony Xperia ZR] deaks:
Updating NOW!:fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia ZR] ming0070913:
Finally... I'll try tonight
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
I'm interested to know if there's any difference from other regions. The US version already has Chinese IME and even Hong Kong fonts.
[Sony Xperia ZR] phobos_1984:
Me too. I'm in the USA right now, but the phone is from HK. Received it via SPCC.
[Sony Xperia ZR] tudork:
I just checked and still nothing. In Romania, with HK firmware. But it will come, I'm sure.
[Sony Xperia ZR] ming0070913:
I've received the update in HK as well.
[Sony Xperia ZR] soorajskn:
I am from India and just received OTA update.. Just updating it nw..
[Sony Xperia ZR] soupaman:
Yes I also received the update for HK ... using SUS
[Sony Xperia ZR] soorajskn:
I am unable update to 4.3 via OTA.

Mobile will download the update and then reboot for updating. It will goto software update mode. But it wil fail after few min and Mobile wil boot to normal mode and then I wil get one error message as ' Could not install new software version.'

I am using C5502 with 4.2.2 (Rooted)
[Sony Xperia ZR] hajah:
Hi

Same thing happens to me.

OTA fails to complete, on rooted 4.2.2

Might try the usual ftf upgrade later, next week...
[Sony Xperia ZR] soorajskn:
Any ways to do an OTA update on Rooted 4.2.2...?
[Sony Xperia ZR] ashwinvdflier:
Perfectly

Your guide worked like a charm:). Now on 4.3 thanks!
[Sony Xperia ZR] Taifan:
I got uptade today in Spain.
[Sony Xperia ZR] dr.lazlow:
Just got an OTA notification in Moscow, RU
[Sony Xperia ZR] tudork:
Yes, I got it too, thanks for the updates!
[Sony Xperia ZR] yuan_1202:
Oh dear.

Dont you know pretty much all smart phones have a proximity sensor?

It detects if something is close to the screen, so that when u are answering the phone, the phone is smart enough to turn off the screen to save battery.

You poor kid...
[Sony Xperia ZR] nikhilkaushik:
It because your phone is rooted and most probably you have installed recovery as well....
[Sony Xperia ZR] soorajskn:
Yea.. I hav rooted my phone. But not installed recovery. I hav Locked Bootloader. I unrooted and tried to update. But still same error.
[Sony Xperia ZR] gspbeetle:
Looks like ZR is still in "under investigation" status for 4.4 KitKat, while our bigger brother Z has already confirmed for "next version" ages ago.

But I guess we still have to wait for a little more before jumping into conclusions.

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

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-z/
[Sony Xperia ZR] soorajskn:
OTA Update

Hi..

I downloaded the 4.3 OTA update on XZR. But before installing it i copied the OTA file from Root > Cache folder .

I was unable to update the OTA update directly. I was getting error message when installing OTA update.

So is there any ways to install the backup of OTA file ..? Downloaded OTA file is in bin format.
[Sony Xperia ZR] DPY!:
Method to Backup OTA update for later!

You cannot install software through the .bin file directly.

MAKE SURE NONE OF THE SYSTEM FILES ARE ALTERED, otherwise OTA update will fail. You can use Flashtool to flash "system" only of you firmware and uncheck wipe data/cache etc. to make sure you have original files.

If you have downloaded the 4.3 OTA update and plan to update later or experiment with root,

you can copy the downloaded files after Update Center says "Ready to Install" from root directory <cache/recovery>.

Just copy the whole folder and make a backup of Update Center app from Titanium Backup.

Then, if you want to update, you can copy the recovery folder back to "cache" folder AND CHANGE the PERMISSION of all the files using Solid Explorer/ Root Explorer after mounting r/w.

It should look like this-

R W X

1 1 1

1 1 1

1 0 1

and it also shows a number below it- 775

1=tick 0=unchecked

And change "Owner" to 1000:system , Group to 2001:cache

Then you can restore Update Center by Titanium Backup and update.

OR

You can make a Nandroid backup via CWM or TWRP and restore it when you want to update.

P.S : Go to apps and clear data of Update Center if you don't want the "Ready to Install" Notification all the time.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spetsnaz420:
Using forums are now a nightmare. whenever I scroll in the text box (the place you type your messages) it brings me to the top of the page. Pasting copied text pastes either at the beginning of a message or randomly in the middle instead of the end where I want it to go and the new auto correct doesn't correct many spelling mistakes but insists on correcting any number I input (I'll type 4 and the phone changes it to 47 every time) and on top of all that my battery drains almost twice as fast when used.

Anyone else having these or similar issues? Is there anything I can do?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
We have a 4.3 discussion thread .
[Motorola Droid RAZR] SpeeDj:
Hi, long time lurker not a big poster. I truly enjoy the wealth of information I find here on XDA. Anyway, to the crux of my issue, I'm running the CM11 nightly on my XT912 (love it, great work) but I cannot seem to get the HDMI out to work. Has anyone figured out a way to get the HDMI output to function properly? I use this feature a ton with my Pioneer Appradio and honestly it's the one thing holding me back from flashing this ROM on my GF's XT912 as this is functionality that she cannot be without. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks!

SpeeDj
[Motorola Droid RAZR] SpeeDj:
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

SpeeDj
[Motorola Droid RAZR] welder73:
HDMI and full HD recording doesn't work on custom roms based on 4.2,4.3 or 4.4,that's a well known problem.

Sent from my Razr XT910
[Motorola Droid RAZR] DumbleCore:
It's bcoz of motos closed source politic, drivers have to build blind from scratch and this isn't that easy

Tapped from my RazR
[Networking] curiosity:
I have done a search on this site and HOFO and cant seem to come to a solution. I'm about to go crazy.

I know my company uses Microsoft Exchange. I also have webmail access for my email as well as VPN access.

At this point, I'm unsure what to do with all of the info. I was hoping some of you could help me out. I am on yahoo messenger as curiosity7277466 or I am definitely open to calling you or talking via email. I have been really looking forward to making this work. Hopefully someone here can make my first post here a success. Thanks!

Rudy
[Networking] danbrew:
it's pretty easy.

*IF* your company has an Outlook Web Access (OWA) Email Server setup so that you can access webmail from the net, you should be able to setup your outlook/exchange email as well.

I bought my 8125 a few nights ago - and while sitting in the store, entered my OWA info and, boom, had my contacts, email, etc. within a few minutes.

Open ActiveSync on your device and click on menu/configure server.

enter your server email address - it should be in the format of mail.doman.com. so, for example, it could look like one of the following:

mail.xda-developers.com

inetmail.yourcompany.com

The point is it will use the same web address that you use for webmail from outside the company. If you use https://mail.xda-developers.com to gain access to your OWA, you'll use mail.xda-developers.com as your server address. You'll likely need to select the SSL connection.

Hit next.

Your use name is your Active Directory user name. The password is your corporate password; and the domain is your AD domain.

You may typically know your user credentials as domain\user name, yet you do need to keep the separate on this screen. Enter user name, passowrd, and domain. Click on the save passwork box.

Hit next. Select your preferences and hit finish.

that's it. you're done.

enjoy.

:)
[Networking] Sembee:
The key question is which version of Exchange is being used, and what has been exposed to the Internet.

Browsing to Outlook Web Access is the usual clue. Exchange 2003 OWA looks very different from the previous versions - it is very similar to Outlook.

First thing I would try is OMA - Outlook Mobile Access. You can try it from a desktop before you start playing around with your handheld.

https://servername.domain.com/oma

You should get a prompt with username and password.

Enter your username in the format of domain\username and then your regular domain password.

You should then get a list of options in plain text. You can now read your email etc.

Move over to your handheld and enter the same URL and the same thing should happen.

If that doesn't work then you will have to speak to your Exchange administrators to see whether the options have been enabled. There are a number that aren't enabled by default which can stop OMA working.

As Exchange Active Sync works through the OMA virtual directory, if OMA doesn't work then I would be surprised is EAS works.

Exchange ActiveSync setup is as previously posted - but without support enabled on the server, it will never work.

Simon.
[Networking] texastech31:
The best bet is for you to call your help desk. They may not know but they could probably open a ticket to the Exchage team and you will get a correct answer from them.

There are many different ways to expose the Exchange Front End server to the internet that just guessing will drive you crazy. Some companies expose the whole exchange web directories and other only expose OWA

With all the Firewall Settings Web Proxies and ISA configurations out there it will be hard to tell if you can use Active Sync.

URLs follow this method of connecting to the different IIS Web inerfaces of Exchange

mycompany.domain.com/exchange = OWA

mycompany.domain.com/OMA = WAP based OWA

mycompany.domain.com/ActiveSync = is for ActiveSync

So they have to expose ActiveSync to allow you to use it.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bmatty14:
Just curious why there was or are no 4.3 touchwiz ROMs and also why stock 4.3 wasnt available to flash earlier? I am a very active flasher and was very surprised to see the 4.3 update to be nothing like anything I have flashed before. THanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BattsNotIncld:
Verizon just released the OTA a few days ago and the only dev who still works on TW ROMs(at least that I know of), bricked his S3.

In the past, we have received leaks of OTAs and other unreleased builds from certain XDA members, but it seems they have moved on to other devices. Also most of the TW devs have moved on as well.

AOSP is booming, however.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bobloblaw1:
Yup, a combo of devs moving on to newer devices and the security in this new update is pretty intense. I'm sure it'll happen but resist the urge to install the OTA and forever lockdown your phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bmatty14:
Ahh gotcha. All the more reason to move to a Nexus 5 as soon as I can. Thanks a lot for the info guys!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] deadlyff:
I bought my phone in China and China Unicom/Telecom/Mobile . Why i can't see 4.3 update on Sony PC Companion? Because of China Mobile?(China Unicom, Telecom).

Please help :) Thank you..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
Afraid that if you bought the phone through the operator and they brand the rom (I imagine a Chinese one would be branded), then you'll have to wait a couple of weeks as Sony release the update to them first so they can check their branding still works ok with the changes and then it gets released to us.

The guys who've already got it are guys who bought it up front.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ursulavasey:
I have an unbranded Ultra and I haven't got the update yet. I am in the UK.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
I thought that Norway hadn't gotten it yet, but then something hit me. I changed my CDA to Germany when I was updating from 532 to 257 (to get the OTA). So I changed it back to Norway and voila; I got the update.

And yes, you have to be rooted to change it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jigar2speed5095:
I am in India, i don't have vendor lock Z Ultra but i don't see any update for 4.3 :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] techpal:
I have got .290 update in India via PC companion.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] deadlyff:
Thanks to everyone..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kumeipark:
Already got on 16th December (Not OTA)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jigar2speed5095:
Great, let me try that

EDIT: Used the PC companion and it worked like charm - Upgraded to 4.3.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] deadlyff:
I have installed android 4.3 via Sony PC Companion. (China Mobile Rom)
[LG Optimus G (International)] Noam23:
Some places write 900/2100, yet other places write 2100 only...

Anybody knows a definite answer to this?

Thank you very much!
[LG Optimus G (International)] Noam23:
I was able to copy this page out of the F180L manual (directly from LG KOREA website, so this information is reliable), this page seems to contain some information regarding the supported 3G/UMTS bands. Anybody reads Korean here ? :)
[LG Optimus G (International)] kt-Froggy:
In this thread, [MENTION=3369914]anoth3r[/MENTION] posted the full list of frequencies for K and S models (used by respective carriers). You can ask him about the source of that info -- you might find what you need for your L, too...
[HTC Droid DNA] luisrojito:
I'm looking for a nice Kernel with force fast charge and OC nothing special :confused:

It's ok to use this kernel http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2137293 :confused:
[HTC Droid DNA] orangechoochoo:
I haven't seen the 4.2 kernel source released yet so I don't think there is a custom 4.2 keernel at the moment.
[HTC Droid DNA] jbarcus81:
Yep... need to wait for source I would imagine.. I think this time it will be solely up to HTC to release.. I don't think Verizon has anything to do with the kernel release..
[HTC Droid DNA] Zarboz:
cough beastmode works ...cough
[HTC Droid DNA] luisrojito:
you mean this one??? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2021714
[HTC Droid DNA] jerryatherton:
I tried to flash it. It hung at the opening of the aroma installer.

Glad to see you back around.
[HTC Droid DNA] live2die:
glad to see you are back
[HTC Droid DNA] zawata:
Zarboz you seem to be coughing a lot

Are you sure you're well enough to be back? Lol
[HTC Droid DNA] jbarcus81:
Welcome back Zarboz!!!!!

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I think the one he made for newtoroot's rom he had to stop building..
[HTC Droid DNA] ickedmel:
Miss you !
[HTC Droid DNA] jamiethemorris:
Just try it again until it works. Aroma is buggy. I think there is a version without aroma also.
[HTC Droid DNA] jbarcus81:
Also.. if you use the volume rocker and power button to make your selections in Aroma, I have found that to help with the locking up..
[HTC Droid DNA] mopartonyg:
Merry Xmas to all. anyone have a link to Zarbozs kernel?
[HTC Droid DNA] ocman40:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3qfpmhgfr16k8j2/Beastmode_Viverrine_RELOADED_3.0.zip
[HTC Droid DNA] luisrojito:
So this will work with the new update form Verizon Sense 5 JB 4.2.2 Build 3.04.605.4 ????????
[HTC Droid DNA] live2die:
yes
[HTC Droid DNA] luisrojito:
how do you flash it? update.zip from recovery or fastboot I'm s-off
[HTC Droid DNA] live2die:
no need to rename, just flash in recovery
[HTC Droid DNA] HOOKEDONDROID:
If you're having a hard time getting aroma to launch in cwm, try flashing twrp and it should work better for you.
[HTC Droid DNA] luisrojito:
Camera is not working when opening the camera app only show black it seem not to be recognizing the camera
[HTC Droid DNA] HOOKEDONDROID:
Which Rom are you on? I know this kernel doesn't play nice with viper Rom. I've been running it on stock Rom for over a week and have had no problems...
[HTC Droid DNA] luisrojito:
I'm in stock ROM
[HTC Droid DNA] jbarcus81:
I flashed the kernel from Zarboz and.. I have missing icons.. seems ok otherwise.. /EDIT/ Camera stopped working after installing the kernel..
[HTC Droid DNA] luisrojito:
anyone??? another kernel???
[HTC Droid DNA] jbarcus81:
Have to wait... Just have to wait it out until something comes around.. We're spoiled around here because of our awesome developers and I hate waiting too but.. Just one of those things ... ;)
[HTC Droid DNA] orangechoochoo:
We need HTC to release the kernel source code so the developers can start tinkering with it.

I think Zarbozs kernel is based on the HTC One, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muppetmaster916:
Have had my g2 (ATTD800) since launch day and I'm surprised that we only HAD one stock firmware kernel dev, now there are none. The fact that we are able to flash kernels is amazing and I'm just curious if anyone has any info on any developer planning on releasing stock kernels. Thanks.
[General Accessories] alberoazzurro:
Hi, i'm writing here for ask an advice for 3G portable wireless router, i wish one with sim card slot, a battery around 4000mAh and a price < 50$.

This model is without sim slot, isn't it?

http://dx.com/p/v-a8-3g-router-wi-f...eater-4000mah-movable-power-bank-black-226962

I found only this model:

http://dx.com/p/m10-3g-150mbps-wi-f...d-power-bank-broadband-access-tf-white-227856

but i accept advice.

Thanks for help.