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[Xperia Tablet Z General] tullnd:
I'm curious, other than the Nexus lineup, who would you say offers faster upgrades? Nexus has the benefit of internal Google development being applied when creating the update. Additionally....it also has NO OS MODIFICATIONS. That's one of the biggest hurdles. All the changes to the OS that companies do, require additional development time. That's in addition to any new drivers that have to be created and tested for components that exist in this particular device, that weren't in the Nexus devices.

So what manufacturer besides Sony would you purchase from who does not have that same issue? I ask because you indicate you'd just continually buy new cheaper devices. Even many new launch devices currently do not come with 4.4.2 loaded on them. Those that do, only have been showing up in the last month or so at best, and normally are NOT the cheap models.

We have already received one major update on the Tablet Z. We just received a minor update the other month and are due for another major update within 2 months. Seems relatively quick to me.

4.4.2 launched in December for Nexus devices. Most manufacturers would not want to jump on 4.4 cause they know there'll be quick follow up updates. And 4.4.1 was only a few weeks before that. Most nexus devices didn't have 4.4.2 until late December or early January. It's the end of March now, and we're already targeted to receive the update in May. Granted it could be late May or even June for certain models, but they just recently got 4.3 out there, so they jumped onto 4.4 pretty quickly.

Also, this sentence: " being in Canada and waiting 6 months for an update is complete BULL... " Can you clarify to me what special treatment you are supposed to get since you are in Canada? Are they some type of "mobile OS priority" country?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] donedos:
It's better late than never... I think the update timeline of Sony is fair enough.. 4.1.2, 4.2.2, 4.3 and soon 4.4.2. we have many options for our tatse.. in my part, my concern is how good would be the next update..i hoping for a lesser bugs(bug free would be better) in 4.4.2..that's all..

IOS by the way has an update twice a week. so if anybody here wants a quick/frequent update..IOS is an option..hehehe
[Xperia Tablet Z General] KanjiMan1977:
It not really the update that matters to me... its the functionality... its like its been rushed and full of bugs... apps that should work proper doesnt (ex: Mx player audio bug; WIFI problems disconnecting every 15-20 minutes when connecting to networks with other streaming apps) New version = fixed problems... but that is not the case. And to the fellow that commenting about me being from canada... well I noticed there are different versions of firmware all over the world... and it seems over here we get the updates last... thats what I was refering to. (311, 312 wifi) Sure they can release updates untill the cows come home... but if they are not fixing the problems that are currently on the device.. it dont mean crap.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
First thing first: I use MX Player I don't have any audio problems. No WiFi problems also.

About the Canada thing, believe me, Brazil takes even more time. But, that's isn't Sony fault. I mean, they don't put a World Map, play Darts with it, and the updates rolls out in order that the countries are hit. I don't know exactly the reason, but there is one. It is normally staged rollout. If there are problems, they can know already about it and start working. At least the number of people with the problem will be lower.

There are no different fw versions all over the world. There is .101 for LTE models, and .109 for WiFi models. The difference relies on country related crap built in. Last but not least, you can always grab a ftf and flash the fw yourself if you want.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] tullnd:
As previously stated, while the two issues you mention are something others experience, "most" owners are not having those issues. Yes, MOST people do not have those issues. Only the small percentage that are vocal on the boards and a few others. I'm not trying to diminish your experience, but while I'm sure it's frustrating, I don't think it's probably Sony's top priority with only a minority having these issues.

That said, I just wouldn't slam Sony overall for it, but if it leaves a bad taste in your mouth that's fine. Honestly, with how new this technology still is, to thing that the devices being produced are already at this quality level, with less than 5-6 years of legacy production on most of them, is pretty impressive.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Destroyedbeauty:
Ever heard of AOSP?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ndwgs:
THIS Quote right here sums it up...

You want a better OS? Either have patience, or go unlock bootloaders and load AOSP Google Nexus OS. Better "functionality"? Well WAIT for Sony developers instead of "RUSHING" them, then you wont find "full of bugs..."

See, we are so spoiled, we all want, NOW NOW NOW NOW NAAAAOOOO.

How about changing pace? Be patient. Seriously, i mean other than companies like SONY (Who actually LOVE AND ENCOURAGE THE DEV WORLD) actually puts out great product. I'm not trying to bash on Samsung and all, but I would rather be with Sony Products than Samsung or HTC that likes to "scrimp" on hardwares and "overcharge" the masses.

Here's the kicker.... THEY DON'T "LOVE" or "ENCOURAGE" DEVELOPERS WORLD. Example, Samsung started to lock down their stuff with SELinux and Knox, even circuit electric locking your phone. (Means that it locks you out permanently and will brick you phone if you try to downgrade, or such. I forgot the actual wording.)

So, really, have more patience in this world.

I know I do. I haven't upgraded, just because mine is PERFECTLY working the way I want it. WiFi works, it's not botchy like some, still on 4.1.2, loaded XMB, casting great on my tv, and rooted. Plus even loaded the dual recovery. Not bootloader unlocked. And I even did that patch to make the rebooting stop while i take out the bloat, WHICH amazingly enough, the bloat was LESS THAN WHAT I HAD IN MY SAMSUNG S3 PHONE. I mean, WAY LESS.

Oh, I have both N7 and N10, (Yes, i'm spoiled), and both stock, ran against my Z Tab, and Antutu scored way higher than both Nexus 7 or the 10. I made both Nexuses barebones, no google, and ran Antu, and still my Sony topped them.

BE GREAT FULL THAT YOU HAVE A FUNCTIONING DEVICE

/my2cents
[Xperia Tablet Z General] RochiWizz:
Even if you where correct about Sony taking long to come with updates which I don't think they are compared to others. We get the update and is it not better to get a stable update with apps updated aswell rather than a rushed update. Yes I can't wait for the update as well but after all will it really make that big of a difference that having to wait a bit longer is a huge problem?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] KanjiMan1977:
A huge international company like Sony, you would think they would have a huge development team for android devices since they have made quite a few already, should be able to keep up with the new versions of android as they come out (meaning a month or two after its release). Not just Sony but all the major brands. They are practically given the complete code to begin with, so pretty much just have to update all their bloat.

Actually yes I have these issues that is another reason why it is fustrating. Update after update that doesn't fix the same problems.

So since you know when all the other versions came out... why didn't you mention that 4.3 version we JUST got, was out since mid-late October? (for Nexus)... that would be... what 5 months... a month short of half a year.

Dude I never asked for special treatment... when an update comes out it seems like we are near the end of the lineup a month or two after everyone else. I guess the Brazilian guy understands my greif... cause it does seem like they throw darts at a map sometimes.

Actually you have no clue what you are talking about. I own a Note 3 and it doesn't do any of that... do you even know what KNOX is for? Its for buisness apps that access your companys secure network. (It was a toss up between Note 3 and the z2... and I just didnt like the z2 bezzel it seemed oversized on the top and bottom) And actually they really are not that friendly to the developer world... they just dont want to spend the money to fix every little exploit cause people are going to flash roms and unlock bootloaders, and brick their devices and send them back no matter what they do so they might as well quit an sit back and wait for others to do the work for them. Anyone who has a ps3 or similar products would know what Im talking about.

Sure... I CAN wait for an update as long as all the previous issues have been addressed and not causing new issues (re: 5 minute shut down, and high battery drain)

But the point I'm actually trying to make is 6 months is too long for an update but no one else here seems notice. All the internet talk about fragmentation issues with all these devices with different android versions. An android version comes out... it shouldnt take more than two months to develop and distribute an update its not like Sony employs one or two people to do this task ( Or HTC or Samsung etc...) The average life span of an android device is a year to two years. (and yes I usually get a new phone pretty close to every year i always try to get the latest and greatest NON APPLE products) But whatever I dont even know if I want Kit Kat after all I have heard, thats the main reason why I havent flashed AOSp or some other rom cause they dont completely work, theres always something that remains broken. When official kit Kat comes out... if it fixes the current issues sure why not.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
I will not quote the whole post because it is too long, but... Sony has Ben loosing a lot of money lately, as a whole. Even though Sony Mobile is winning more than losing, the whole company is losing. And, no, they don't have a huge team of developers to take care of that.

Until Sony bought the Sony Ericsson joint venture, all of Sony smartphone development (both hardware and software) was done in Sony Ericsson hoke country. After Sony bought it, they decided to slowly shift both software and hardware development to Sony Japan. That caused a whole huge mess...

Even though Sony Japan had enough manwork, they weren't talented as the software developers from the old SE. They had transfered the 4.1.2 update for S from SE to Japan. Japan messed up the update pretty bad, and SE team (I just can't remember the country name lol) had to work to fix it, while working on the 4.2.2 for newer devices...

So now they have a relatively small dev team, but a very talented one
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ndwgs:
I actually do know what KNOX is. I also do know what i'm talking about. I have Knox on my government phone. And I wasn't talking about having a Z2 or it's damn oversized bezzel, I was just simply stating that Sony has a better handle on the developer world, compared to other companies such as HTC or Samsung. Seriously, do you think they like the idea that you are putting a custom ROM on your Note 3? SELinux = On Note 3 = Enforcing. Knox will monitor if you "tamper" with the Note 3. You change those values, you think they'll HONOR your "bricked" device because you "Unlocked the Bootloaders" and "Customized the ROM"? Try it...

And so, "they are really not that friendly to the developer world".... and Samsung is? Ha. Thanks for giving me the laughs.

I do own a PS3, but i never had to send them back. I'm not sure how "PS3" is actually added in this conversation.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] snk002:
Strange, I updated my SGP312 to official 4.3 through PC companion app more then 3 months ago...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Destroyedbeauty:
Nothing is bugfree when it comes to software, only way to get rid of certain issues is to locate them and find temporary workarounds for them!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] oANUBISo:
Not sure what ya on about 4.3 came out last year and a minor update was in Feb, although I do know some networks/regions haven't updated yet
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DAXX:
Any ideas?

Hey! I recently bought a Sony Xperia Tablet Z (SGP312U1/B). Any ideas on how to root it?

I have never had a Xperia device before so I'm not familiar with the way of rooting them.

Anyone that could tell me step by step on how to root it or make/link a youtube video that tells me exactly what to do?

It's running android version 4.3 as of now. I will highly appreciate the help and so will others.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] snk002:
Try this way: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2590602
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Vaggelis AsKyE:
Backup DRM keys!!!!

Don't forget to backup your DRM keys before unlock the bootloader. Read carefully here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Juampo-CHILE:
What are the DRM Keys?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Vaggelis AsKyE:
Once you unlock your bootloader without backing up TA your DRM keys are gone FOREVER and your warrenty too!!! DRM keys, also, make bravia engine work. Attention!!!! DO NOT restore another device TA as it would result in HARD BRICK.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DAXX:
How do I unlock the bootloader? If I unlock the bootloader, can I still have 4.4 (kitkat)?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
Follow here:

http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/

Beware, you will lose warranty and Bravia Engine 2, and maybe some other stuff if you unlock it and don't backup your TA partition.

And, yes, you will be able to have it. OTA might not work, just like PC Companion and maybe SUS, buy you can still use Flashtools and update manually.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DAXX:
How do I backup the TA partition? I know how to deal with samsung, but Sony seems to make everything so difficult...

Video tutorials are highly appreciated on how to deal with this! :)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
You need root to do it by itself. So, find a rootable fw, install and root it, backup, then upgrade to whichever ROM you want.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292598

It is pretty straightforward, IMO.

And, I am the other way around from you: Sony seems to make it so simple, and with Samsung it is way too complicated.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DAXX:
The link does not state Sony Tablet Z. Do you mind skype me through the process of doing this? I would highly appreciate it since I need it to be done on my TabZ.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
It is included, believe me. And, no, O have absolutely no time free in the next few days or so. I'm sorry...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] GretaLewd:
Off Topic

This thread has gone way off topic :rolleyes:

I saw new posts and hoped for more info on Sony KitKat… not a personal help chat. Have some of you never heard of google :confused:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DAXX:
I tried to do a TA Backup ut it fails because it requires root. :/

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I'm sorry, it's my fault. I am are of that, but no one answers my forum so I had to go to an active forum related to my tablet. I didn't mean to change the topic.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] reptile64:
Doomlord is testing the Kitkat update for xperia Z, he posted some pictures too and maybe the release date or an FTF is much closer than expected ;)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] mattiL:
Do you have a link to these pics?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] reptile64:
here it is :good:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] mattiL:
Thank's! :)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] reptile64:
Here it is... one step closer to the release! PTCRB LINK
[Xperia Tablet Z General] mattiL:
For SGP321: http://ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=23095
[Xperia Tablet Z General] `SBR`:
i dont think its 100% correct atleast for sgp351, our last update dec-13 but its showing apr 29

http://ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=23435
[Xperia Tablet Z General] deo777:
for Tablet Z (so-03e) whit SGP321 Rom and 32Gb internal is 1000% correct, because i receive immediately updates .....after first 4.3 I receive 3 small software updates now current release is 10.4.1.B.0.101

....even i receive some sony apps like new album and new walkman faster then I receive these updates on my xperia z ultra whit official 4.4.2

PS: and if you wach carefully you will see that apr 29 is certificate android 4.4 for tablet z
[Xperia Tablet Z General] dsa88:
It would be great if Sony brings tablet UI back, as there was a proper one in 4.1.2
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
They won't, I guess it was completely deleted from 4.4 code again. Take a look at the Xperia Z2 Tablet UI. That's basically what we will get.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] zigarot:
does anyone know if there's an easy way to flash back to stock from CM10? I miss my IR blaster and the smallapps :). done some searching, but I either suck, or can't find a definitive answer as to special instructions.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] kboya:
Use Emma, the Sony firmware flasher for unlocked bootloader, but you lose root and recovery
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Destroyedbeauty:
Use Flashtool or EMMA software for this purpose.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DAXX:
4.4

When do we get the 4.4 kitkat update for tablet z? Any ideas?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] zigarot:
Thanks guys, really helped :)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] lyubor:
No one outside Sony knows that. It's supposed to be in May according to the device page so it's just a matter of patience now. :(
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DAXX:
oh ok. Hopefully it shows up soon.

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I registered a username for Emma, but I don't get a confirmation email.

How can I use Emma without an account???
[Xperia Tablet Z General] dhruvaz:
Its supposedly released in malaysia and denmark. I'm in sweden but so I havent received it yet. But then again I am with 4.2.2 and not with 4.3 my pc companion says 4.3 is available but I am not going to upgrade to 4.3 instead I'll be going directly to 4.4.2 (if possible somebody replied to me that one has to upgrade to 4.3 before upgrading to 4.4.2 ) lets see
[Xperia Tablet Z General] thor9934:
it didn't come by denmark just yet or it may be because im running a rom from another country idk but i dont see any update yet only to walkman
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Lupin The Third:
Where did you find the info that it's "supposedly released in malaysia and denmark."

Can you share links pls?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] dhruvaz:
Could have read wrong but here

http://www.xperiaguide.com/2014/04/30/is-xperia-z-kitkat-10-5-a-0-230-firmware-rolling-now/
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Lupin The Third:
Hmm, that's for xperia z... Not tablet...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] dhruvaz:
aw man why do they have to have same build number.. I was so sure it was tablet Z i searched it via build number.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] negrobembon:
But at least its close
[Xperia Tablet Z General] pdes:
looks like I have just started installing 4.4.2 (UK):fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CoSmEeN:
I have a little problem with charging my Nexus 4. When using the LG charger and LG USB-microUSB cord (both came in the box with the phone), the phone says "Charging USB" when it is plugged in the wall, making the phone charge very, very slow.

This happened yesterday for the first time. I had only 10% battery left and I plugged it in the wall charger. In about 1 hour it went from 10 to 13%. I took a look in a battery app and the app showed me that the phone was the entire hour in "Charging USB" mode when it was plugged in the wall charger.

At about 11 pm yesterday, I plugged the phone back to the wall charger and this morning at 6 am I took a look in the battery app. It took the phone about 5 hours to charge from 6 to 100% (also, it stayed in "Charging USB" mode all the time).

Did a little research and found some forums that said to try with another charger. I have another charger from my old Huawei G300 and tried with that. Here are the results:

1. Huawei charger with LG cord - Charging AC

2. LG charger with Huawei cord - Charging AC

3. Huawei charger with Huawei cord - Charging AC.

Looks like only when I use LG charger and LG cord I have this problem. The rest of the cases the phone says "Charging AC" and charges fast as usual.

I have the stock 4.4.2 factory image since it came out and the phone is rooted (if any of this is important even if I don't think it should. The phone worked like normal until yesterday.)

Anyone has any clues or pieces of advice?

Thanks for your time!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zehlek:
I get that also. If you use a custom kernel that had fast charge built in it, it will charger at normal speed
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CoSmEeN:
Right now I'm using LG charger + Huawei cord and it works just fine. I don't really now what the problem is. It's like the LG charger and cord suddenly started to hate each other, lol.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sbacham:
I too had this problem, I used HTC charger and worked fine, I tried lg nexus4 charger it said "USB charging" but removing and re incerting into socket two three times ...I got "AC charging" finally!!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ABHISHEKSR:
Same problem with me.Resolved it by using lg adapter + samsung USB cable
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CoSmEeN:
In my case, using LG charger + LG cable is the problem. It first shows Charging AC for 3-4 secs and then goes to Charging USB and stays like this. It is very weird. And it is more weird that those two things won't function together anymore but if they are combined with other, they work like they should.

Also, it seems like this is not an isolated case. More and more people reply to my posts saying they have the same problem (this is not the only place I posted this).

Anyway, thanks for all your answers. If someone manages to understand why this is happening, please let me know. I'm very curious.

And sorry if my english isn't that great. It is not my native language. I hope I make myself clear.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mercohaulic:
I am sorry if this has been asked before I havent been on the site in a while and really out of the loop in Smartphone news but is the Verizon s4 getting KitKat? Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
why wouldn't it? Hasn't verizon pass thru updates on other phones? They are slower than rest, thats all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Naddict:
there is this thread too...http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2658480
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] computerbar:
Hi there

My Xperai Mini Pro SK17i screen smashed and tried to change the screen but no luck.

When I connect it to the PC it just shows red light blinking once per second.

I have removed the 8GB sdcrad from it and I can see that there are viber backup in folder named VIBER on the sdcard root but it has only the images.

I have found another folder in SDCard\Android\DATA\com.viber.voip\CACHE

It has the following files (see attchment)

the biggest file is cache_vts_com.viber.voip.0 2.50MB and I guess it has the chat history.

I wonder if anyboy please tell me how to decrypt it?

Thanks
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Starlight:
Hi!

I have a problem... the ActiveSync 4.1 install program says that I need to have the latest service pack installed, but I don't have it... Is there a way to somehow install it without having SP2?

EDIT: This problem is already solved, but I have another one... look at my next post here
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Azriaphale:
I've run AS 4.1 on XP SP1 with no problems. Currently running AS 4.2 beta on XP SP1 again with no issues.

I just ran the install, it did'nt report anything back.

I suggest you update XP with the custom option.