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[Xperia Z General] itsmesam89:
Kikat roll out :P

Sony has started rolling out 4.4 update

check this out :-

http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/05/21/sony-rolling-out-kitkat-update-to-xperia-z-zl-zr-and-tablet-z/
[Xperia Z General] kgtau:
Sorry but am i miss something ?

What you guys mean by lag in settings ?
[Xperia Z General] Rajeev:
U need to mod ur setting.apk for fixing lags..
[Xperia Z General] totzkitotz:
Nice :good:

This is good though ;) will wait for this bro :good:
[Xperia Z General] Kamy-R:
Is there any way to disable the SDCard limitation on apps?

I couldn't restore my backups using GOBackup. So I copied the backup to Internal storage and restored them successfully :)

But I can't do anything on sdcard. It's on read-only mode :(
[Xperia Z General] Jamal_RS:
Direct Download Link for C6603_10.5.A.0.230 Commercial.ftf
[Xperia Z General] androidtweaker1:
Downloading, will post results :fingers-crossed::good:
[Xperia Z General] sekac55:
Im on cyanogenmod 11 and have problems with flashing.... need i the 101. (4.3) before i flash it ?

Edit: everithing fine now i forgot that i updated from 8.0 to 8.1 windows and i have to reflashed the drivers :)
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
Confirmed, It's out.
[Xperia Z General] Akinaro:
Its not best solution because some apps can lag if you enable this setting, there is few topic about that, even on xda

EDIT, I get info from my friend from Spain that camera app lags like hell, also few comments show that its true.
[Xperia Z General] Tommy-Geenexus:
Not sure what to say, it's incredible they didn't fix the lag.

It's a Nexus
[Xperia Z General] masterofmayhem:
Is HCE supported in this update? Can anyone confirm Google Wallet works?
[Xperia Z General] kris555777:
for which region is ,ftf commercial:confused:
[Xperia Z General] LaurynasVP:
no up

http://scavenger.ch/sonyupdate/?model=C6603&id=1270-7689

no update still :/ damn. but what about lag fix? Does it fixed or not? Should I upgrade my version from 4.3 to 4.4 KK? ('cause I'd really want to do that)
[Xperia Z General] deerhurst:
No T-Mobile US yet. Im going to call them and ruffle their feathers because I can. I dont expect much, T-Mo US is still on 4.2.2, we never did get any 4.3 updates.

Any good way to preserve root at this time?
[Xperia Z General] amar92:
DooMLoRD already updated his kernel so it can root 4.4 :) Check it out on the forum :)
[Xperia Z General] deerhurst:
the C6606, T-Mo version of the phone, has a locked boot loader. DooMLoRD's methods needs an unlocked bootloader.
[Xperia Z General] androidtweaker1:
Wonder y Kitkat K is still not coming in android versio. and screen flickering in xperia logo :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z General] calle.kabo:
OK, so I used Flashtool to upgrade to "C6603_Unbranded_10.5.A.0.230 NCB.ftf" posted earlier. Now I don't have root. Are there any guides to fix that yet and I'm just not seeing them? Or do I just sit tight for a few days? :)
[Xperia Z General] Dhickory:
Just sit tight. There will be pre-rooted roms to follow.

Edit: as mentioned above you can use this if you have unlocked BL http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2167381

Sent from my mobile
[Xperia Z General] its.hamz:
how you did that

i tried flashing the same firmware with flashtool

placed the .ftf file in firmwares folders but when i press the lighting icon > flashmode > that .ftf file is not available to be selected :(
[Xperia Z General] calle.kabo:
In the past I've managed to root the stock rom. I prefer that to installing custom roms if I can. I'll just have to wait and see I guess.

How I upgraded? I had no problem, I just selected the tft and flashed it.

EDIT: Also, it seems I have a locked bootloader.
[Xperia Z General] warface:
Upgraded my UK unbranded using this method. Just changed my customisation number to the generic Nordic.

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Xperia Z General] sriszone:
Still i found slight laggy....
[Xperia Z General] BaZ418:
Kitkat rolling for USA

hey i got my xperia Z c6602 UPDATING NOW using sony pc companion

here is the proof

http://scavenger.ch/sonyupdate/?model=C6602&custId=1271-0119
[Xperia Z General] iDroid8:
Pre-rooted roms can't be installed on unrooted, locked BL phones can they? I don't think I even have a custom recovery, I think I may have tried putting it on one time but I never used it, don't know if it's still there. I may just flash this and wait for an idiot-friendly rooting version, seeing as this may well be the last major Android update, not including firmware updates for bugs and stuff. Or maybe I'm mistaken and I can install this 4.4 update and overwrite it with a pre-rooted, de-odexed lightweight linaro-optimized version on my unrooted locked BL phone?!
[Xperia Z General] Sargos76:
4.4.2 is out to C6603 i can confirm

Xperia Z
[Xperia Z General] :
It's out. I'm rooted. Phone set up.

We can finally let this thread die.
[Xperia Z General] Sargos76:
:)

Xperia Z
[Xperia Z General] greasegraphic:
Anyone have a solution for the lags?
[Xperia Z General] warface:
Why am I now unable to copy or move anything to my SD card from my internal memory?

Always fails.

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Xperia Z General] Sargos76:
Lags? Don't have!

Xperia Z
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
KitKat changed how SD cards are handled for security purposes. Only system apps have full access to external SD cards now. User apps can only access their own directory.

See this Android Central article for a basic explanation - Link

You can change this behaviour to what is was pre-KitKat if you have root, with something like this app.
[Xperia Z General] nemer12:
i have a question...how can I make the game to be FULLSCREEN? how to hide nav bar ?
[Xperia Z General] warface:
Well ain't that just friggin peachy? ?

So I can't copy my Showbox downloads to my SD card anymore??

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Is File Commander still preinstalled in 4.4 roms? If so, try using that to move them. It should work as it's probably a system app if it's preinstalled.

If not, without root you're out of luck, unfortunately.
[Xperia Z General] zakkkkk:
Try ES file manager from play store. It should work.
[Xperia Z General] dvd777:
Currently using Denmark 3 version. If l turn on Force rendering settings are smooth, but tapatalk, firefox, google play are laggy and also the quick menu. If l turn it off, all apps above work fine but settings are laggy.

Not quite good update. We need fix asap.
[Xperia Z General] zippy01:
Mine don't seem laggy at all now I installed fresh
[Xperia Z General] warface:
File Commander worked a treat! I'm just so used to using ES File Explorer.

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Xperia Z General] xenonfire:
In Developer Options -> force Gpu-Rendering. Then close your apps like the Settings Menue and i mean close it not only by using the back button.

And here you go. Better way restart your phone after ticking this option.

Regards
[Xperia Z General] jamorOO7:
guys, who were able to download this ftf? i recently downloaded this but flashtool cannot detect this ftf. i just want to know if i am the only one having this problem. could it be bad download? i just dont want to redownload if i am not sure that this is indeed working supposedly.

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were you able to run this tweaker? cause i could not. i am trying to validate if the problem was with the download or within the ftf itself.
[Xperia Z General] Dhickory:
With this being said, could we just use Titanium BU to convert an app like Solid Explorer to a system app to regain SD function?

Thanks in advance.

Sent from my transformer
[Xperia Z General] RaZieLRaH:
worked for me thats what i'm using right now
[Xperia Z General] jamorOO7:
hmmmmm..then the problem could be my download. alright, thanks for confirming bro. guess will have to download again.
[Xperia Z General] JanM RS:
I won't root... :p Always using FTF files for keeping warranty... :p

Developer options/force GPU rendering/ restart worked perfect... nearly no lag

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lag in settings when scrolling... ;)
[Xperia Z General] Rajeev:
Who Told Rooting Will Void Warenty Mate ? Unlocking Bootloader Will Void The Warenty...:good:
[Xperia Z General] mahinthan5:
What is the difference between these two?
[Xperia Z General] Rajeev:
Root

Rooting a device is a method to gain full access to the operating system. With root you can do all the administrative stuff, write to locations normally restricted to the system and customize your device deeper.

Root enhances your privileges and you are able to change almost anything inside of your rom.

The rooting, however, affects ONLY your operating system (Android)

Unlocked Bootloader

In most devices, the Bootloader is the instance that calls the operating system (Android) and manages direct access to the device's partitions. Having an unlocked bootloader enables you to flash custom roms, custom kernels, recoveries and so on.

Bootloader and Rooting Teamplay

Often it is the case, and so, too in our devices, that a locked bootloader also locks write access to several partitions like the system partition. This is the reason why rooting is not able without unlocked bootloader. Rooting needs write access to the system partition (for storing the superuser binary and the superuser app)

Without unlocked bootloader, only a temporary half-root can be achieved.
[Xperia Z General] nielneal:
by rooting you would just play with yours software not with yours hardware

unlocking bootloader will give you permission to modify the hardware so it voids the warranty

hope it is clear;)
[Xperia Z General] nnagabhu:
Official Kit Kat 4.4.2 upgrade seen on Sony India website ??

The Official upgrade to 4.4.2 Kit Kat is now being shown as the latest upgrade available (release date 21-05) for Xperia Z (C6602) on the Sony India website.. however, the PC Companion still says the 4.3 JB is the latest available. Does this mean, it's still on the waiting list ??
[Xperia Z General] demonicangell™:
It is out ..but depends on model and region ..etc

Time to shut this thread for good .
[Xperia Z General] luluchambler:
Iam not even sure if that is true that an unlocked Bootloader will void your warranty.

Guess it depends on the region, in Germany it won't lead automatically to void warranty as long as the malfunction of the device isn't

clearly linked to your unlocked bootloader.

Ofc. a hardbricked or overclocked-to-death device won't be covered. :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z General] Akinaro:
its more depend on people from service center. One can even just copy data from one device to another and give you this new one(and repair original later), one gonna exam your device with microscope and find dust in microUSB and call it user fault :D and one just dont care and not gonna see if BL is unlocked :]
[Xperia Z General] mohoram:
this is a final realease?

because has a bug in camera, don´t imagen totaly screen and don´t connect good in my handsfree car, but the contacts are not connected.:crying::crying::crying:.

this bug This bug comes from version 4.3

sorry for my English.

i am spanish

thanks for your answers

mohoram
[Xperia Z General] Tommy-Geenexus:
No its not.

It's a Nexus
[Xperia Z General] jamorOO7:
hello guys. i want to share with what i have found. i tried flashing the commercial version and the NCB version and based on my observation, the NCB version seems to have less lag. i tried turning off all the animation and enable force gpu to both and i can really say that the NCB version is pretty smooth for me. could it be that different fw versions have something that could contribute to the difference? or is it safe to assume that the essential components of these different versions are totally identical and there is no point comparing?
[Xperia Z General] :
It only does it if that feature has been implemented into the app. Some apps don't have it yet.
[Xperia Z General] Jamal_RS:
Direct link for C6602 US ftf:

http://www.gofile.ir/dl/ikq/C6602_10.5.A.0.230_Customized_US.ftf.html

.:::. senT froM mY smarT phonE .:::.
[Xperia Z General] androidtweaker1:
Yes was able to flash successfully. but camera is pretty buggy. :confused:

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I agree with the camera bug, sometimes the view finder is just a small rectangle.

Estoy de acuerdo con el fallo de la cámara, a veces, el visor es sólo un pequeño rectángulo.:confused::crying:
[Xperia Z General] nick2crete:
I have received Ota notification for the 4.4 (Cv 1270-7296) ,but i wont do until i be sure that will not unroot my Z ,has somebody did it Ota and preserved the root ?
[Xperia Z General] androidtweaker1:
You can re root it, doom lord has release root for KitKat
[Xperia Z General] iDroid8:
So how should I go about rooting this? I need to get a working recovery first, my attempts haven't worked so far - if anyone can't point me in the right direction as to how I should go about doing that I'd be grateful. Can I unlock the bootloader using flashtool and then root?
[Xperia Z General] mohoram:
yes, preserved the root:laugh::laugh::good:
[Xperia Z General] nick2crete:
I think that Doomlord's way requires unlocked bl ..

Thanks man ,

somebody else ..to confirm this
[Xperia Z General] androidtweaker1:
Yes it needs unlocked bootloader as it involves flashing custom kenel:D
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Basic steps -

1. Unlock your bootloader.

2. Flash DooMLoRD's advanced stock kernel

3. Flash the latest SuperSU zip.

This WILL invalidate your warranty and erase DRM keys. If that's important to you, then you should first downgrade to a 4.2.2 firmware, root and backup your TA partition so it can be restored for warranty purposes.

Backup TA partition.
[Xperia Z General] zakkkkk:
Is the stock browser still there after update?
[Xperia Z General] masterofmayhem:
Is HCE enabled allowing Google wallet to work?
[Xperia Z General] warface:
Not on mine. Chrome is ?

Sent from my Nexus 7

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HCE? What's that?

Never mind, it seems to be a US feature only, so I can't check!

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Xperia Z General] masterofmayhem:
Can you use this app to see if it is?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inoapp.cardinfo
[Xperia Z General] warface:
It looks like it isn't available on my xz.

Could it be a regional thing though? I'm pretty sure Wallet isn't available at all in the UK.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] masterofmayhem:
Thanks for testing. My wife wants Google wallet, but doesn't want me to test the update on her phone unless she knows for sure.
[Xperia Z General] mangbhoy:
Little help ...

Just want to verify the process of rerooting:

1. Download OTA and install

backup data (?) or do I get to keep my data?

*

Then follow the steps below: ... ? correct?

I have unlocked bootloader with XZ model C6603 coming from 4.3 10.4.1.B.0.101

Have CWM recovery 6.0.4.6 (DooMLoRD's)

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By any chance, are you using a 64GB Sandisk Ultra SDXC Class 10 memcard?
[Xperia Z General] :
Hmm, still waiting here in Germany for the OTA Update. Has Sony released an Update List or anything else like this?
[Xperia Z General] boss_y:
I bought my XZ in Germay and it is already on 4.4.2.
[Xperia Z General] androidfreak70:
As i said before. After long waiting now we got Rom with some major bugs. Shame on sony
[Xperia Z General] JanM RS:
which bugs?!
[Xperia Z General] androidfreak70:
What i got is much lags everywhere and low battery life
[Xperia Z General] JanM RS:
go to developer options and check "Force GPU rendering" and reboot. Settings lag fixed and after 10 reboots the phones run smooth like never before... ;) :D
[Xperia Z General] androidfreak70:
10 reboots:eek: ok i will back after 10 reboots:D
[Xperia Z General] dvd777:
Are You saying that after 10 reboots, Force render is not needed anymore or?
[Xperia Z General] marcoplo:
In my case the problem is a location based service, which i turn it off and completely remove a google plus since it had the biggest impact on my cpu/battery...

BTW i have rooted and unlocked bootloader, since kitkat update :laugh:
[Xperia Z General] kgb88:
Last year, there were plenty of rumors about 4.3 update for XZ in May, July, September and then the update came in the end of the year
[Xperia Z General] RoberM:
Guys, use common sense.

Xperia Z2 will be in stores by the end of March or beginning of April. It will have the exclusivity of Kit Kay in Xperia devices for about a month, and we, Z owners, will get our Kit Kat update probably in May, right after Z1 people.

Anyway, who cares?, the 4.3 release we have right now if fast and stable enough, and it is not like 4.4 has brought any big improvement over it.
[Xperia Z General] Upy3r:
It's funny, when I leave Samsung, most of the ppl say that Sony have the best updates times, now S4 already have 4.4.2 and we have to wait almost 6 months per each update..
[Xperia Z General] Dsteppa:
Comparing Apples with Banana's

The S4 is as of now still Samsungs newest high end device, while there has been a minimum of 5 other Xperia devices since the XZ.
[Xperia Z General] LitoNi:
doom lord said in the coming 2 weeks!
[Xperia Z General] demonicangell™:
:d:d:d:d:d:d:d:d:d:d:d:d:d
[Xperia Z General] chesterr:
Damn two weeks time, LOL I'm really happy with the way they updated this phone. and it was fast, I still remember buying this phone with 4.1.2 and it had so much updates and you can't blame Sony for not updating this device. Hope something will leak too :P (fingerscrossed) :D
[Xperia Z General] :
Indeed. Other manufacturers may be quick to update between Android versions, but Sony provides many minor updates for bug fixes and performance improvements.

These updates to me matter most. What's the point of having newer software if not optimised well?

Still looking forward to 4.4 though.
[Xperia Z General] LiLTrippz:
I cant wait that long lol
[Xperia Z General] paladinnl:
For example:

Why would Sony release it's Smartband in March when there is no device to support it? The Smartband only works with Android 4.4 and up and I don't think Sony likes to bring a product on the market if it even can't be used by their own devices.

So i'm guessing we will receive the update to 4.4 when the Smartband is released (March) :)
[Xperia Z General] badflife:
Just bought this device yesterday my desire s couldn't be repaired by HTC so they refunded my money still had warranty.

And then I immediately bought the Xperia Z

Had four updates some minor and some major

And this device runs like hell I love it

And now soon kit kat I am so happy
[Xperia Z General] elias234:
this what doomlord said : my guess is that the Xperia Z will see KitKat release before Z1!! and expect the release soon (2 weeks may be)...

i wish he is true .

edit : i see now that this is already told about , sorry
[Xperia Z General] ninjy:
PC companion just told me there is an update but I'm already in 10.4.1.B.0.101.. DOn't have enough battery to update, I will see tomorrow what is it..
[Xperia Z General] Mobe1969:
Good point. But if anything, I'm actually more annoyed with sony releasing so many flagship phones so fast. 6 month lifespan for a flagship is pretty nasty from a consumer viewpoint...
[Xperia Z General] austinsilvester:
You need to think frm sony's point of view also... There are so many new devices in the market, sony needs to be competitive to survive.. And also there are different types of users with different tastes.

✌??
[Xperia Z General] banny7000:
It does make the z seem older than it is.I think kitkat will be the last update from Sony for the z

Xperia Z
[Xperia Z General] DoubleYouPee:
Already 1 year old now :)
[Xperia Z General] macshanemike:
Update

The sooner they test this update and provide some news on where its at will make the difference. When they give us kitkat I know many of us xperia users will be happy. My question is does anyone know of any news from Sony Developers about what stage the update is in? Any more news rather than speculation would be best.
[Xperia Z General] LosserKlosser:
I think there will be at least a bug fix update after the 4.4 update.
[Xperia Z General] :
I think he meant update to a new Android version...
[Xperia Z General] JanM RS:
Statusbar runs smooth after a few reboots without it, but settings still lag... so I won't uncheck it...

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i meant ABOUT 10 reboots... :p and don't use new Xperia live wall... ;)

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Tried to view my Google calendar in calendar app but only shows Xperia and Device Calendar... :(

Have you got the same problem?
[Xperia Z General] dvd777:
I noticed it. Notification bar is smooth now without force gpu render, but settings are not.

And not a single word from Sony about that problem... This is a 100% my first and last Sony device. Support is non-existent.
[Xperia Z General] androidfreak70:
oh i already did that now and still the same lag... Anyway i will check this after few morw days (and reboots:eek:)
[Xperia Z General] gosuever:
4.4.2 finally arrived in Poland for branded and non branded phones 23.05.2014! Little late! :/
[Xperia Z General] Ah-Bollox:
Update here on 3 network in Ireland. No problem's as of yet.
[Xperia Z General] Sargos76:
Yesterday here in Portugal / Vodafone, all ok until this moment

Xperia Z
[Xperia Z General] docfantastic:
Not for Portugal TMN
[Xperia Z General] Stevenx3:
Still not received the update in France :/
[Xperia Z General] dvd777:
Will You people stop crying??? Ever?

If you so badly need KK, flash goddamn FTF from different region. You have it like dozens here in general theme...
[Xperia Z General] knightpt:
Got it here on Vodafone Portugal via OTA (i was kinda surprised, was only expecting via PC companion) and everything went smooth.

There is (was) high lag on some parts of the UI but i quickly solved it by going to developer options and enabling forcing GPU rendering/composite. Read it can cause some problems in some older apps but so far haven't found any problem whatsoever.

Phone does heat-up a little bit faster now, battery is similar to before, standby consumption seems similar aswell.

Most of the battery drain people have been talking about is related to google localization options and google play services, wich i don't have ON all the time, just when i need to do something with it.
[Xperia Z General] samxool:
Yeah, you just received the update to the latest version of Android. That really is non-existant support :rolleyes::rolleyes:
[Xperia Z General] jonmorris:
If it's like the Z1 KitKat update, you'll have heat and battery drain for a while as the phone does a lot of background stuff (I think things like creating new thumbnails etc) but it will settle down.
[Xperia Z General] dvd777:
And, like any other sheep, l should be thankful that l receive an update with bugs :D yay! ;)
[Xperia Z General] samxool:
Sony have released numerous updates. There will certainly be another in a few weeks to iron out the relatively minor bugs you are experiencing.

Don't like it? Goto any of the xda forums for the other phones and see that it occasionally happens to all other phones
[Xperia Z General] Sargos76:
Stop wining, lets talk about what matters to us, i haven't find any bugs until this moment.

Xperia Z
[Xperia Z General] :
Thats right, until now i cant find any bug too, but the lag in the settingsmenu for a quadcore phone with 2gb of ram is really sad ;) or isnt it?

cheers
[Xperia Z General] Rajeev:
There is a fix for lag in settings. But it's only for rooted deodexed roms..
[Xperia Z General] Kamy-R:
Sorry for delay(I don't know is alright or not.)

Anyway, I have a 32GB Patriot SDHC Class 10 memory card. 64GB memory card is too expensive for me :(

Fortunately, I fixed this by SDFix.
[Xperia Z General] zippy01:
I'm using a 64gb card and removed the limitation there is plenty of apps on the play store then I integrated it to my stock rom.
[Xperia Z General] dvd777:
So? What are you saying, that l have no right to criticize Sony when they provide upgrade which is not fully debugged? Sorry but l found that quite annoying.