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[Xperia Tablet Z General] pfoenix:
4.4.2 for Lte Version in Bulgaria ?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] votinh:
Nothing on U.S. SGP311 Wifi, checked both OTA and PCC, nothing yet.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] badasscat:
Same here, same model in the US. I'm getting so sick of these staggered rollouts. It's a piece of software; I don't understand why I can't just download it. It's not like 50 million people own Tablet Z's and we're all going to overwhelm Sony's servers. At worst this rollout should have taken a couple of days.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] tullnd:
Because every one has a different regional profile and some have slight differences in the software. So it's not really just one piece of software, but anywhere from 5-15 for every hardware revised model(of which there are at least 5 of the Tablet Z).

Besides...most software comes out like this. It's not at all unique. Normally, they pick one country and one country only to release it on(often the United States). Then it, like movies, cars, various electronics and all other sorts of items that are regularly sold the same way, are slowly released across the rest of the globe. If you rolled it out everywhere at once, they'd never have a chance to possibly identify an issue as they ramp up the deployment, before full distribution and pause if necessary.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] badasscat:
All wi-fi SGP-311's are exactly the same.

Sony could post one file link on their web site. Done.

Regardless, this is a worldwide rollout. They haven't announced it for one region or another. They've announced it worldwide. They're not taking 2 weeks to finish the update. It's finished, they're just holding it back and staggering who gets it. They've updated their US site for the wifi model to say the latest software is 4.4. So let us download it.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] bernddi:
So you do know that there is no firmware update for the wifi version in this moment?

As stated above a thousand times between the update of the lte version and the wifi version are ALWAYS a few weeks. Because Sony starts developing for the lte version and afterwards for the wifi version. As alos stated above, sony made a mistake on their website and accidently updated the wifis homepage with same build number as the LTE's which is impossible.

Besides there are several reasons why a company does not want to update all the devices at the same time. Maybe it is better to look for problems in a few countrys first.

The next thing is, seeing all the posts of the already updated devices, its not a firmware that is so unbelievable better. I would chill down, hope that sony fixes the one or other thing for the wifi model and be happy with my actual firmware.

And again the reminder: Before the wifi model gets its update it will take at least week. But it could also take a month.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
The .109 took one week only of difference. My guess is the KK will have a max of two weeks difference. How long did it took for the 4.3 to be released for WiFi only, compared to LTE models?

Also, to answer a guy who said that it wouldn't bloat Sony servers to release the update at once. Well, remember that not only Tablet Z got the update, Xperia Z, ZL and ZR got it now too
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hemicz:
Makes perfect sense. First make a firmware for the LTE version, then begin a complicated process of removal LTE extras and voilà, a WiFi version is done.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] almo40192:
hahahahahah i dont post often but that was awesome...it does seem like that though
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Mapantz:
Hi

I bought a Xperia Z1 tablet last week, the day KitKat started rolling out for it, so I have been looking forward to it.

It now seems like there could be problems, a friend of mine who has just received it on his WiFi version has complained of unprecedented battery problems, it has been draining so fast that he was stunned, of course, I did a search, and it didn't take long to find pages of complaints about battery life and the KitKat update on Sony devices. I suggest that if you do get the update, don't install it until there's some answers from Sony.

I'm quite gutted if I'm honest, I'm sick of the keyboard flickering on 4.3 :(
[Xperia Tablet Z General] banditsw:
I was running 4.3 and the screen flicker was also just too much for me. I downgraded to 4.2.2 / .0136 which has been the most stable fast version for me, without screen flicker. Further, I have read in this forum that kitkat has further moved away from a tablet ui.

Sometimes, the latest is not necessarily the greatest. :)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] jok3r4u:
Developers team from Sony is too damn stupid! NO tablet UI on a 10' tablet?!?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
This is not Sony fault, but Google. But, they had a reason: Unify UI for a consistency over devices, making it easier for developers in a whole...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] MikeViller:
Google is hiring to many Apple ex-employee..... lol (for me Google is not going in the right direction..... tablet UI out..... apps to sd-card out.... and more to come .... and there also something with rooting the devices in future Android OS......)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Apollo89:
Today Sony has started to roll out Android 4.4.2 to the Wi-Fi-only models: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52979734&postcount=95
[Xperia Tablet Z General] joedeveloper:
Keeping my fingers crossed that USA will show up soon :). Nothing yet.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] venki5star:
Any body got update in Australia LTE version yet?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] dape16:
Sorry to dissapoint you but keyboard is still flickering in 4.2.2. :( I have tried factory reset.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] donedos:
Screen Flickering is now fixed in 4.4.2 KITKAT Update. tested on my SGP311 wifi Model.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] james_lpool:
Still no update for my UK LTE 16GB, anyone else in UK got it yet?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Mapantz:
Nothing for my SGP312 (32GB WiFi) yet. I have found that the UK is always behind on updates, no matter what device and brand it is.. :laugh:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] pdes:
Yep, downloading now!!:fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Apollo89:
What are you complaining about? France and UK/Ireland are the first regions to receive the update! ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53004315&postcount=104

At the moment they are only available via Sony PC Companion/Sony Update Service/Sony Bridge for Mac, no OTA updates yet!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] james_lpool:
Well when i try via PCC it keeps saying your tablet is up to date :(
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Apollo89:
Please check the 'Customization Version' of your tablet. You can find this in the service menu under 'Service info' > 'Software info'.

Xperia Tablet Z: How to access the service menu
[Xperia Tablet Z General] GretaLewd:
Just connected my tablet to Sony Emma software flash-tool (on my laptop). The only software shown was JB 4.3 (version ending in .577).

Anyway, took a chance and installed it - turns out to be KK 4.4.2 (10.5.A.0.230) :D. Stupid Emma - shows previous version instead of latest - I've seen this happen before.

Looking in settings/about phone, it's odd that the build number , 10.5.A.0.230, is the same as for the LTE version (I've got a 311, wi-fi only). However, installed and working fine.

Don't know if I'll stick with it - I usually use custom ROMs - but it looks nice.

BTW , I'm in the UK
[Xperia Tablet Z General] neo6776:
I'm in the UK with a 311 and getting the same message. My customisation version is 1272-0811_R1C.

Is this a German model?! Just bought this second hand...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Apollo89:
As you can see in this list, customization number 1272-0811 corresponds to 'VMo DE' (Germany), which hasn't received the 10.5.A.0.230 update yet. Apparently you have a German firmware on your tablet.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] neo6776:
Can I put the UK firmware on it?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Apollo89:
Yes, if someone uploads the 'VMO UK_IE' or 'Generic UK' firmware (not sure what's the difference), you can download it and flash it with Flashtool.

Perhaps the previous owner downloaded and flashed a 'VMo DE' FTF file. If you have the original box, you can check the SI number on the label and look it up here.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] neo6776:
Great thanks. Just checked the Si number and it's a UK tablet.

Sorry to be a pain, but is there a UK 4.3 ftf file I can flash and get it that way?

Thankso again. Most helpful! :good:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Mapantz:
Here's my info..
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Apollo89:
Is it a 'VMo UK_IE' or 'Generic UK' tablet?

A 10.4.1.B.0.109 'VMo UK_IE' FTF can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2674317

Be sure to uncheck 'Wipe: DATA' in Flashtool if you don't want to lose the data on the internal memory.

According to the list, you have 'VMo UK_IE' firmware and the 10.5.A.0.230 update is available through PC (not OTA).
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Mapantz:
Thank you for that.

Unfortunately, I don't have a Pc or laptop, so I'm stuffed. LOL
[Xperia Tablet Z General] james_lpool:
Just checked my customization version, its:

1273-9362_R3C

Not sure what that means to me though?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Apollo89:
You can find it in this list under Xperia Tablet Z SGP321 (16GB LTE International):

REGION BRANDING CUST. NO. PC VERSION OTA VERSION

United Kingdom Generic UK 1273-9362 10.4.1.B.0.101 R3C 10.4.1.B.0.101 R3C

So as you can see, you have 'Generic UK' firmware and the latest version available is 10.4.1.B.0.101, both through PC and OTA. For the United Kingdom, only the Wi-Fi-only models and some branded LTE models ('3 UK', 'O2 Pay monthly UK' and 'Vodafone UK') have received the 10.5.A.0.230 update.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] james_lpool:
Thanks for your help
[Xperia Tablet Z General] texterted:
Got it for my wifi 32gb version, in the UK, today.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] GretaLewd:
Screen flickering with official Sony 4.4.2 when using keyboard with Dolphin & Chrome browsers :(

I've been running custom ROMs since buying the Tablet Z a year ago and I've never seen this problem. Only happens with official Sony ROM & keyboard.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] David111jr:
still nothing in here in the u.s sgp312

been checking both on tablet and on the sony bridge app for mac
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Mapantz:
I managed to use my friends laptop to do the KitKat update. On the Spg312, keyboard flickering is worse than before (4.3) I'm gutted.

This is the first Sony product I've bought, only had this tab a week, and I'm ready to sell it. Very poor on the software side of things. It's more important than the hardware.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
Belive me, the flickering goes away. I've been on 4.3 for over two months and I rarely see it (about once in 2 or 3 days)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] donedos:
Screen flickering is resolved in 4.4.2 Kitkat update. I've been waiting for this kitkat update to solve this flickering issue. Try reinstalling the software.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Mapantz:
I did, and formatted it. The screen flickering is worse than 4.3. I'm fed up with it, Sony don't even reply to emails about it. If that's how they deal with customers, then it's no wonder the company is faltering. I'm selling this on as soon as possible.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
They are a huge company, and receive lots of emails daily. That's one of the most possible reasons. Just be calm about it.

You seems to be part of the minority of those with big issues, and that are complaining. As I said, I also had the flick with 4.3 and it was horrible as hell... I haven't had time since I updated to 4.3 to do a clean install, or install the .109 fw. The flick issue is basically gone.

Problems happen with every company. Just be cool about it. Complain here won't fix it..
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Mapantz:
Yeah I'm cool about paying hundreds of pounds for a tablet that won't stop flickering when I type..
[Xperia Tablet Z General] MikeViller:
have you tried the gps to see how long to lock on satellite,,, on 4.3 mine is taking for ever and will like to use the tab as my navigator when going on road trip...

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have you tried the gps to see how long to lock on satellite,,, on 4.3 mine is taking for ever and will like to use the tab as my navigator when going on road trip...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] joedeveloper:
this must be an international issue? I don't have any issues with my SGP311
[Xperia Tablet Z General] glovesave:
why dont you just RMA it?

Instead of complaining why don't you just RMA it?

I bought a sony tl for my son used on ebay. The battery died and I was able to RMA it without any issues whatsoever.

Thy didn't care where it was from just that it had warranty.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] vargens:
No KITKAT 4.4 (OTA or SUS) here in Norway for SGP311 (wifi only)

May is over ;)

On the other hand i don't have any screen flickering on my v4.3.

all and all 4.3 is all good for me, only thing i do not like with my tablet is the battery time, even in stamina modus.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] donedos:
Screen Flickering still present!

I didn't notice it in the first few days but now as i type this it flickers like in 4.3.. It is also visible in App drawer as you type in the search box.. Disappointed here...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] jonathanp:
Not sure if this of interest to anyone else but I updated mine by extracting the system ext4 from the sin and flashing the ext4 inside twrp, then installed the dual recovery zip and superuser zip. Then I used flashtool to do the rest.

Just thought it might be an alternative it you don't have an update zip available.

I flashed the ext4 file using the terminal inside twrp with this command

dd if=/sdcard/system.ext4 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p24

Or use /external_sd/system.ext4 if on a microsd
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Triqqo:
I've managed to update to kitkat using Emma. As others have stated, the update claims to be 4.3, but it's actually 4.4.2. My tablet is an SGP311 VMo EU4, which isn't officially updated yet, but Emma flashed the VMo UK_IE firmware. Works fine.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Mapantz:
I've put mine on eBay now, someone else can put up with the constant flickering. :good:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] AllanJacques:
Dude, what do you mean by flickering? I don't think I had any flickering whatsoever...

Have you considered a faulty hardware?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Mapantz:
Whenever the keyboard pops up to type, the screen flickers uncontrollably. It was said that it only occurred on Jellybean 4.3, and upgrading to Kitkat solved it, in fact, it has made it worse.

I'm not going to flash my tablet, because I don't have a PC or a laptop and I don't see why I should have to. I'm not going to take it back either, because it'll end up being sent away for weeks, so I'm left without my money or a tablet, the ideal solution is to flog it on eBay and go with a different manufacturer, because plainly, Sony couldn't give a crap about it's customers, you only have to Google 'Xperia Z tablet screen flickering' to find it out. :good:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] wadeheisen:
So, for US listeners, I don't suggest the EMMA updating solution. I have a 16GB WiFi version, SPG311. I decided to try it out and noticed, as others have, that the available update said it was 10.4.B.0.577 but in fact installed the 10.5.A.0.230. However, the installed file, upon booting, asked me if I was in Ireland or the UK, and appears to be that customization everywhere I look. I haven't thoroughly tested it yet, but I have a funny feeling that I am going to find some things that don't work quite the way they should.

On the flipside, I have KitKat now, so if it works, then I don't really care.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DdcCabuslay:
Lol I did that when 4.2.2 came out. It should be fine for the most part though. And I guess it'll do until we get our US version.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Darkimmortal:
Holy **** this is genius, FAR simpler than the update.zip and stripped ftf method

Can I ask where you discovered this process?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gcogger:
Of course, I'm sure you'll mention the flickering in your ebay auction?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Dzhedaj:
Just stop the moaning please.

No flickering at all after a hard reset on kitkat.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Mapantz:
Heh, yeah right! If it was a hardware problem, I would. As it's software related, I won't, as someone else can deal with it if they want to.

Well aren't you lucky? Want to swap tablets and then see if you moan? I thought not!

Three hard resets with no change.

Ps: When I upload photos on a forum, the option to upload from the gallery has gone, it just gives me android system, video camera, sound recorder and documents. It's a pain in the ass, kitkat has turned out to be a major letdown. I forgot to add, it has become very laggy, particularly in the settings menu.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] jonathanp:
I knew of the command from doing different backups of the partitions like TA and data etc. To start with I was mounting the ext4 file and using the cp -a to copy everything across to /system (after its been wiped) then I thought its already an ext4 file and the system is obviously ext4 as well so I thought I'll give it a go I've got nothing to lose, lol

It also means you can mount the current image in your old rom make changes to the system (install su and systems apk's etc) then unmount reboot and flash with dd
[Xperia Tablet Z General] David111jr:
Anything for us sgp312
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DAXX:
Has the Kitkat update for SGP312 (US Version) come yet???
[Xperia Tablet Z General] David111jr:
Was wondering the same I keep checking on my Xperia but nothing. Will try through the Sony app on the laptop when it's not being used by my wife lol
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Lupin The Third:
With Omnirom (omnirom.org) we can now enjoy 4.4.3 on pollux_windy (Tablet Z wifi)

http://dl.omnirom.org/pollux_windy/

Give it a try, Omni is stable and with balanced features, aaannndd latest android! No need to wait Sony's painful update schedule... :o
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Dzhedaj:
And MHL+OTG works on that one as well?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Lupin The Third:
Otg yes. [emoji106]

Mhl still waiting for my adapter to arrive... Ordered one a few days ago.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Ben Ling:
Bug fixing update is coming soon
[Xperia Tablet Z General] joedeveloper:
Haven't even gotten the update yet. This bug fix won't be for me though yet as it appears it's only for the LTE version of the tablet.

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Currently these are nightlies. Since this is my daily driver I'll wait a bit, but good to know!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Lupin The Third:
And will always be. Nightlies doesn't mean unstable. Each omni nightlies are daily drivers, rest assured about that [emoji6]
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Zoomer88:
Actually, "nightly" build usually means unstable. Hence the name. i.e. built overnight, untested. Most probably contains bugs.

But we digress. SGP321 Russia here. Still no update :(
[Xperia Tablet Z General] najoor:
I assume it needs unlocked bootloader?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
Yep, needs one.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DAXX:
Any news?

Any news regarding a kitkat update yet?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] genokun:
Today finally appeared the expected upgrade Kit Kat to my tablet SGP351 LTE, my question is, is better over the software update that I have or upgrade from factory data??? (using the Update Service from Sony).
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
Use the Update Service or Flashtools, wiping data. Be sure to backup your internal SD data before the update.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Andrewtst:
Finally update to KitKat. Overall nice except the settings layout is as ugly as nexus 10 now!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] loirinhm:
still nothing on SGP312... :mad:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] androidseb:
Come on Sony roll out kitkat for SGP312 Users [emoji36][emoji35]

Gesendet von meinem D5503 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Tablet Z General] cantenna:
Thanks for recommending this ROM: installed it last night on my SGP312 and wow! Installed omni-4.4.3-20140614-pollux_windy-NIGHTLY.zip

Its flawless! Games look better and game frame rates are higher I'm coming from CM 4.3.3

All hardware works; GPS, Camera, etc. Netflix too. I uninstalled DSP manager and replaced with Viper4android. So awesome!! KitKat 4.4.3; it is so buttery smooth and stable; no crashes of FC.I recommend everyone at least try this build; its money! :) I'm so glad I didn't upgrade to official Sony Kitkat ROM and that I saw you post. Definitely will be sending a donation tithes guys for doing such a good job. This will be my new rail driver.

Omni awesome! :)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] galaxyII:
nothing for SGP11 Wifi Germany model :(
[Xperia Tablet Z General] vargens:
says on different websites, that is already rolled out in Scandinavia for wifi version, but still nothing here.

maybe they are waiting cus of the battery issue?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Apollo89:
'Nordic Combined (b)' firmware has already been updated to 10.5.A.0.230 as you can see here: [INFO] Latest firmware version per customization (region/branding)

For the 16GB Wi-Fi version, the update was released on 4th June through PC and on 10th June Over-The-Air. Please check your customization version to see if you have a different version (see first post of the thread).
[Xperia Tablet Z General] vargens:
I have Xperia Tablet Z SGP311 (16GB Wi-Fi) and have v.4.3 , 10.4.1.B.0.106

No OTA update or PC update to 10.5.A.0.230

Is there something i missing here?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Apollo89:
Like I said, check the customization version of your tablet. Most likely you have a different firmware, not 'Nordic Combined (b)'.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] vargens:
No don't :-/

So that means no kitkat for me?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Apollo89:
What is your customization version?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] vargens:
Model: SGP311

Custom number: 1272-8342

Latest firmware: 10.4.1.B.0.109
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Apollo89:
Okay, so your tablet has 'VMo EU3' firmware, which means you'll either have to wait or download and flash one of the available KitKat FTF's for SGP311. I have the SGP312 (32GB Wi-Fi) with 'VMo EU4' firmware, which hasn't been updated yet either (but I don't really care, because 4.3 works fine for me).
[Xperia Tablet Z General] vargens:
Works pretty ok, except for the flashing keyboard, and a little slow sometimes.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] eugenile:
geez sony is slow!

i have the USA WIFI only and still no update
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Cat McGowan:
I have a US Wi-Fi and I updated it with the UK release of 4.4.2. Trust me, there is nothing about the 4.4.2 update that waiting for the US release would have caused me any distress; IOW, the update is more :rolleyes: than :).
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DAXX:
Is 4.4 out for SGP312 yet???
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Cat McGowan:
Read THIS POST to find out if it has been released for your country. So far, it has only been released for China, France, and UK_IE.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] badasscat:
The big question I have - and the reason I've been waiting for it - is did it fix Netflix?

A lot of us have been having Netflix audio sync issues forever. I've tried two Xperia Tablet Z's and both have the same issue. Netflix itself has updated about 1,000 times since I bought my tablet and the issue is still there, and it's not present on literally any other device I've ever owned. It's an Xperia Tablet Z problem. And we were told in the thread about this issue that we'd have to wait for the 4.4 update to fix it.

If this update didn't fix Netflix, then I guess I don't care. That is literally the only reason I'm waiting for it. I have 4.4 on my phone and I notice literally no difference vs. 4.3. But my phone already played Netflix fine.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Cat McGowan:
I have no answer for you; I have never experienced a problem with Netflix running on any firmware release installed on my XTZ or any of my four STS devices.