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[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
Once you root device you can forget on OTA (at least on stock, existenz have its own OTA).

It's very simple to deodex ROM.

Just check which firmware are you using.

Download deodex patch for that firmware and flash it from recovery.

Your data will stay intact and nothing will change (of course, don't wipe data from recovery after or before flashing deodex patch, cache and dalvik wipe is what you need to do after flashing.

You can remove recovery, root and restore dex files, that's not problem.

Simply flash stock ftf using flashtool or if you have problems with your device flash stock firmware using PC Companion (repair function) and everything will be "stock"

After that, take your sdCard out of device and delete XZDR folder and files (there's remover, tool from NUT, to remove recovery but you can do that this way as well)

If your carrier will check your device for warranty purpose, they could reject your device because it's rooted as well so deodexing isn't something that could make more problems.

It's up to you but there's only one way to use, system (signed), Z3 apps and/or apps from other devices.

- Superuser MOD on deodexed and rooted device -
[Xperia Z2 General] [kEkA]:
Thank you very much mate, I forgot that I can have recovery even if I have locked bootloader, its uncommon for me since I've never have had Sony device before, I guess it's easy later to restore everything later if I need to claim warranty, but just one thing,

few days ago I did software repair via PC companion, after that I had root BUT w/o permission to write, just to read system files, how's that possible?

Thanks again for the big answer,

regards mate!
[Xperia Z2 General] V4LKyR:
I'd prefer getting Android 5, rather than getting 4.4.4 update for my Z2. So, if I'm waiting to get Android 5, it's all good.
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
Hmm...that shouldn't be the case after you root device.

Did you updated supersu binaries?

Download this and flash through recovery

https://app.box.com/s/knwvu1jfzs1vec9n6vr0

That will update supersu binaries.

Then try...

Sure, no problem, I'm glad if I helped..
[Xperia Z2 General] knoxploration:
April is the most recent rumor attributed to a source who has correctly leaked other Sony news in the past, I believe. Z3 is slated to get it in February according to the same source.
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
Exactly...
[Xperia Z2 General] Alaa | Google Android:
Great News :

Soon
[Xperia Z2 General] Rick Poldo:
is something :D, anyone know when it will be available? Any predictions?
[Xperia Z2 General] knoxploration:
That's not an official Sony blog. They're just speculating wildly based on the info in these posts:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55787998&postcount=164

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55789223&postcount=166

However, they've missed the fact that as pointed out by others, information for other devices is wrong:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55800849&postcount=174

..and that likely means the X2 info is wrong too. I wouldn't trust this blog article further than I could kick it.
[Xperia Z2 General] kamalmawa:
OMG that tweet probably based on this thread. Xperiablog.net isn't an official Sony. I have seen many news on that website using XDA as a source ;)
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
Haha...yeah..

That's information from this thread...

But...

Z2 will get few interesting things from Z3...

Of course, no one can tell that for sure but it should be like that...

We will see in the next 30-45 days... ?
[Xperia Z2 General] Kolumbas:
The new build is certified

Look at PTCRB site. This build 23.0.1.A.0.167 was really certified today on oct 6th. That's great news :):)

(sorry for not posting the link as I am a new user and can't do that)
[Xperia Z2 General] Rick Poldo:
D6543 not yet :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z2 General] [kEkA]:
https://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=24754

Nice :)
[Xperia Z2 General] bdithug:
Generally how long does it take from the day of certification for it to be rolled out to the device?
[Xperia Z2 General] Rick Poldo:
Also like to know, and more, my version is the D6543 (Brazil), as the more time I have to wait? Thank you!
[Xperia Z2 General] dkionline:
23.0.1.A.0.167 certified 6 october...2-3 weeks max.
[Xperia Z2 General] chaud:
Here's the PTCRB link! https://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=24754
[Xperia Z2 General] dkionline:
Yes, for both 6502/3 models.
[Xperia Z2 General] sasa3342:
I can't wait!
[Xperia Z2 General] Luhccas-X10:
It'll not appear on ptcrb.

This is why you can't see our model there.

We will receive a week or two after D6503. (global version)

Sent from my AWESOME Xperia Z2!
[Xperia Z2 General] El.Guaje:
4.4.4 is certificated for Z2 D6503 and D6502

https://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=25400

Nice!!!
[Xperia Z2 General] knoxploration:
Finally, something that looks like actual proof.

For anybody who doesn't know, this is what the PTCRB is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PTCRB
[Xperia Z2 General] ravdo:
Always trust gbil :laugh:

Hopefully Z2 will get all Z3 features :D
[Xperia Z2 General] Aripex:
Looks like Xperia Blog were spot on once again.

You may not be aware of Xperia Blog, but they only report on rumours that they truly trust. Doesn't mean they are always right, but have a strong record over the years. Notice how they didn't report on the Xperia Z3X reports that were all over the net last week...
[Xperia Z2 General] paulson881:
Highly unlikely. After all, like the Z2, Z3 is also in itself a marketing asset for Sony Corporation. It GOT to have something UNIQUE to attract new buyers.:)

I trust XperiaBlog. It only quote a rumour with a source. And further more, the source itself has been quoted elsewhere. It is more strict than a thesis.:)
[Xperia Z2 General] gregbradley:
Dear all,

Please lets keep this on topic and friendly. Any further divergences into arguing, name calling or flaming and I will hand out the infractions and close the thread.

Thread cleaned
[Xperia Z2 General] Alaa | Google Android:
Android 4.4.4 firmware (23.0.1.A.0.167)

finally certified for Xperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet

Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.4 firmware (23.0.1.A.0.167) certified for D6502, D6503 variants

Xperia Z2 Tablet Android 4.4.4 firmware (23.0.1.A.0.167) certified for SGP521, SGP541 variants

I Think will rolled after 2 - 3 Week ( Maybe end this month )
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
They are taking informations from XDA.

Of course they know which one they will take ;)

That's not that hard if you are here for a few years...

We all know we have few Sony employees and they are always providing true and good infos.
[Xperia Z2 General] ravdo:
My wish has been granted :laugh:
[Xperia Z2 General] knoxploration:
So at least two weeks before we get the update, then, and perhaps up to six weeks. Good to know.
[Xperia Z2 General] [kEkA]:
No worries I've just reran rooting script again, it all went good.
[Xperia Z2 General] ice_lander:
Indeed mate, but that will be next year i think ,till then does anyone knows will we get 4.4.4 ,not when just yes or no

Ps. Stick to the topic guys
[Xperia Z2 General] zodiac100:
Yes. Simple answer and one very similar to what's on the z3 family.
[Xperia Z2 General] mr mystery:
Gotta say I'm disappointed with Sony here. My Z1 Compact just got another update with further bugfixes to 4.4.4 and their flagship (well former now) still sists at 4.4.2 so they can release the Z3 first? Not cool Sony.
[Xperia Z2 General] DrearierJester1:
even Sammy's S5 doesn't have 4.4.4 yet... I know I shouldn't be comparing it with S5 but they were both released on the same season...
[Xperia Z2 General] ice_lander:
BUT, its not cool looking phones 1 year older to have newer updates than this, each day i am more and more dissapointed from sony,its like thats not Sony 5 years ago,company with perfect reputation and quality stuff,now they cant release one update for a phone who is from 3-4 months on the market only..i feel like we z2 users are cursed with all those deffects , bugs and sh*t around that phone
[Xperia Z2 General] o0 Matt 0o:
Why do you want the update? What features of 4.4.4 do you need? What is it exactly wrong with 4.4.2 that will be fixed.

I am assume you need the number and not any features as you would know the difference is minor bug fixes that you would even notice. If you after a higher number just edit the build.prop and stop whining.
[Xperia Z2 General] bdithug:
Personally I'm waiting for an update just to fix the wifi issues connecting to 2.4ghz routers (some routers I should say).

I remember reading 4.4.4 fixes wifi issues all across android, so here's hoping it fixes the z2's
[Xperia Z2 General] kamalmawa:
It was released for old Xperia Z today so most likely we'll get it with in next couple of days. TowelRoot definitely patched.

Official chnagelog for Xperia Z from Sony.. It says Wi-Fi improvements so hopefully this will fix the Wi-Fi issues in Z2 as well [MENTION=4564092]bdithug[/MENTION]

Upgrade to Android 4.4.4

Better battery performance in some background applications

Email stability & performance enhanced

General improvements to MMS, Calendar, Wifi, Contacts & More

All of our latest bug fixes and enhancements
[Xperia Z2 General] samxool:
thats the thing.

I have a theory on why the Z is getting 4.4.4 so early before Z2.

basically there was a ton of bugs in the 4.4.2 on the Z, bugs which aren't occuring in the Z2.

Early reports from Z owners who have got 4.4.4 is that these bugs have been ironed out. Sony had explicitly mentioned they were aware of the bugs and were working to correct them.

I figure they decided to lump these with the 4.4.4 update and just get it out in one go as presumably it is easier to do that than 2 updates.

I'm thinking the bugs caused Z to jump the queue.

Also, i fully expect the Z2 to get android 5.0 or 4.5 or whatever the next version of android will be. i expect Z will stay on 4.4.4 forever basically.

am i right? i have no idea, but if i can turn location services back on on my Z without it draining the battery in 5 hours that happened since we got 4.4.2, i will be very happy!! just my 2 cents
[Xperia Z2 General] doministry:
That may be correct.
[Xperia Z2 General] Batfink33:
The Z2 will probably get Android Lion next and skip 4.4.4.
[Xperia Z2 General] ice_lander:
Thats a new thing...are you sure about this ?
[Xperia Z2 General] Batfink33:
Or Lemon Merangue Pie. Whatever.
[Xperia Z2 General] [kEkA]:
No bugs In z2?

Well I wouldn't really agree on that with 100%. If you ask me that mic is very very veery annoying. And I'm not talking about call quality because it'd perfect for me, but recording mic, if they only fixed that somehow... It really would be perfect in any way
[Xperia Z2 General] Exter999:
I hope that sony will add this features/improvements in next update...:o

- camera improvements( white balance and noise reduction, higher iso?)

- walkman ( hi-res audio, dsee hx, little volume boost)

- mic improvements

- improved stamina mode? But it isn't important at all...
[Xperia Z2 General] zodiac100:
And that's exactly it. It's just not cool to treat users like that. Z2 users will have to wait until after the z3's release for 4.4.4 because I expect it'll be very similar software.
[Xperia Z2 General] DrearierJester1:
Then suddenly xperia blog posts:

"Announcing the EOL for Xperia Z2" dafuq!? Lol juz kidding...
[Xperia Z2 General] deepgrass:
Sony Rolls Out Android 4.4.4 for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z.

Disappointed no roll out for Z2.

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/android-4-4-4-sony-xperia-z/
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Android 4.4.2 is known to have some fairly terrible bugs,

Its silly that Z2 hasnt recieved 4.4.3 at least, some of these bugs would have been fixed

Note- i saw somewhere that Z1 and Z2 should be first devices to recieve new Xperia UI
[Xperia Z2 General] augie7107:
Now all Z devices have 4.4.4 except Z2, can't figure it out.
[Xperia Z2 General] Jhon998:
Don't think so it'll be Lion, because android used to be named to a desserts not animals, like lime pie or lmp or lollipop.
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Android L has been Officialy titled

Android 5.0

Lemon Meringue Pie
[Xperia Z2 General] Jhon998:
Isn't it a working title? that means it is not the final decision and they are just thinkin'
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Fair enough

I do believe alot of comits did have Lemon Meringue Pie as the title :/

Either way, what ever the name be, ill still call it android 5
[Xperia Z2 General] Galinha1:
They say Android is considering LION, not refering to the Animal per se, but the Lion chocolate bar from Nestle, since Kitkat was a partnership between google and Nestle , they might consider doing it again.

Rumors was that android K , was changed from Key Lime Pie to Kitkat very close to the release.
[Xperia Z2 General] El.Guaje:
What's about Lion? Lion peanut from Nestle.

I think everybody should keep calm.

2013 Z Series has received 4.4.4 but nothing change munch, as you can see, it's all about perfomance improvement, nothing about UI changes.

Z2 will receive 4.4.4 after Z3 launch and has same UI as Z3.
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
I wouldent be suprized if it was called Lion Nestlé

Anyway like said 4.4.3 at least will fix some of Z2 issues, random wifi drops is one of those and also incorrect focal values is another

As for Xperia Z - people aparently love it, its much faster than the 4.4.2 build acording to my freind, he even said the camera is much better
[Xperia Z2 General] Croize:
Hopefully we have it soon, As i been hearing / reading its alot more battery friendly & much smarter ^^
[Xperia Z2 General] El.Guaje:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/09/1...olling-on-the-xperia-t2-ultra-19-1-1-a-0-165/

T2 Ultra is now having 4.4.4

Our Z4 is dropped.
[Xperia Z2 General] MrPilipo:
I call it now: Z2 will get 4.4.4 soon after Z3's release date.
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
It has to happen because xperia in support have to recieve the latest UI

Or so says sony customer support, im just going off what they told me
[Xperia Z2 General] DrearierJester1:
Patiently waiting 4.4.4 on Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] ravdo:
I really hope sony will give us PS4 Remote Play too in Z2's 4.4.4
[Xperia Z2 General] Exter999:
Sony will release Z3 on 19 September in India... Hope 4.4.4 will come soon. :)
[Xperia Z2 General] knoxploration:
Reportedly we won't be getting Android L until next March or April: http://www.androidorigin.com/sony-xperia-z3-compact-z2-tablet-android-l-update-leak/
[Xperia Z2 General] edge3uk:
This!!!!
[Xperia Z2 General] gautampw:
According to their sources... Sounds like a click bait article to me
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
New UI undet 4.4.4?

I really doubt that.

All efforts are now on Android 5 and new UI and I really doubt Sony will change anything except polishing and bug fixing in 4.4.4 for Z2.

I would like to see new UI but really, really doubt that will happen before new/next major version of fw.
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Well android 5 isnt even out..sony may have the source but with sonys update plan, Z2 getting new UI is as likely as ZU Getting the New UI

Unless sony change their update plan

Anyway lets wait and see, Z3 firmware feels rocket fast compared to Z2

Im kinda sick of this weird firmware, it has some realy odd bugs, some mostly due to 4.4.2 android,
[Xperia Z2 General] dryspuri:
So they got 4.4.4 update for z but not for z1 or z2, kinda weird!!

See here

https://twitter.com/sonyxperiagb/status/510714516783775744
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Z2 is only Z series device without 4.4.4

Z1,z1c, Z, ZU

Some other non Z series have 4.4.3 and 4.4.4
[Xperia Z2 General] dryspuri:
I just got this device and loving it so far over oneplus which i still love, but doubting my purchase now!!
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
It seems like a better device than most but ill play the waiting game,

Z2 has to get 4.4.4 some day, android 5.0.0 is too far away
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
Of course L isn't near, I didn't said it is.

It won't be out for Z2 before may 2015 that's for sure.

What I said is - Sony is working on it, not releasing it.

That's major update and they have a lot of work in front of them.

Also, I said - I doubt we will see new UI before Android L.

I just can believe Sony will change UI for Z2 in 4.4.4, 4.4.4. is still KK just new build, I'm quite sure we'll see new UI once we get L, not before amd not on KK.
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Fair enough, im interested to see whats coming from Android 5 and sony

12 more months till Z2 expires so lets see what happens, though it would be nice for sony to fix this firmware, there are a few things that are causing problem
[Xperia Z2 General] dryspuri:
What problems are you referring to!,
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Base module issue, causes wifi drops on some networks

Some framework loop process bug, raises avarage load(probably from mods but same bug was fixed in android 4.4.3)

TLS 3.0 encryption not working on all services

Ssl security bugs

SE-Linux Policy confliction bug (not sure)

Just a myriad of other problems
[Xperia Z2 General] knoxploration:
According to sources with a proven track record at obtaining inside info.
[Xperia Z2 General] [kEkA]:
I hardly doubt they won't be releasing 4.4.4 one from Tablet Z3 Compact to Tablet Z2,

and I suppose if they give ps4 remote to Tablet Z2, we are also gonna see some features from z3.
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
Not only wifi...

I'm facing some serious mobile data problems.

I thought it was stamina problem but it's not.

It's occurring randomly and it doesn't matter is my screen on or off.

I'm using device and I'm online for a hour or less and the suddenly my mobile data goes off.

Then I'm forced to turn airplane mod on and off to get my Internet connection back again.

Same thing is happening with wifi but not so often...

That's actually only problem I'm having on 314 fw.
[Xperia Z2 General] Galinha1:
I just bought the new Moto X, not premium like sony z2, but very functional. Let's see how much i'll miss the awesome battery life, and camera of Z2.

One thing im not sure, why Google now feel smarter on moto X than Z2, something to do with 4.4.4 ? It gives me more acurate responses than the google searches on the Z2.

I agreed with some guys here about that we don't need to get crazy about every incremental update, but if they can update the hardware with minimum stuff faster than the software there is something to be mad at. I want to buy the Z3, but i'm a little concern that when the Android L be released Sony will only give it with the Xperia Z4 and will forget the Z3, I can be fine having 4.4.2 over 4.4.4 , but not 4.4.4 when L is released.
[Xperia Z2 General] effective:
The Xperia Z will prolly handle thea ndroid L.So dont worry about Z3 getting it.Yes users will wait abit as usual,but yes Z1 2 3 and 4 in future will get it for sure. (:
[Xperia Z2 General] TheSupernova:
So it looks like the Z3 will be available from the end of September/1st week of October. So timescale wise when can Z2 owners expect 4.4.4? Sometime during October? Even later?

I would really like to think Sony are currently working on 4.4.4 for the Z2 as we speak.

Are there any Sony insiders here on these threads at all?
[Xperia Z2 General] Nightfire-XX:
From 4.4.2 to 4.4.4: its a little update, i'm right? So it should not to be problem to sony to update the z2 in the next tim??...
[Xperia Z2 General] lee480:
Sony have been very consistent with Android upgrades for its Z series. Look at the original Z, old but still going strong with 4.4.4.
[Xperia Z2 General] shahrulghani:
Could not agree with you more on this. It would be great if someone from Sony could share with us an estimated timeline for the 4.4.4 and Android L updates....
[Xperia Z2 General] DrearierJester1:
its a major security fix and other wifi issues unless you are not interested with those :fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z2 General] sarobi:
There are rumours that those ones with Z1C are having worse WiFi signal when getting 4.4.4. I hope this won't happen when Z2 goes to 4.4.4.
[Xperia Z2 General] zkyevolved:
I'm personally not so interested in 4.4.4, I mean, yes it would be great. But I'd rather have support for Android L. I'd rather have them working on Android L for us rather than 4.4.4. But I completely understand why others first want 4.4.4 ASAP.
[Xperia Z2 General] knoxploration:
Unofficial (but from a supposedly-reliable source which leaked accurate specs for the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact ahead of time), the scuttlebutt is that we'll be getting Android L in March or April 2014, with the Z3 getting it before us in February.

http://www.androidorigin.com/sony-xperia-z3-compact-z2-tablet-android-l-update-leak/
[Xperia Z2 General] harfot:
Hopefully you mean March or April 2015 :)
[Xperia Z2 General] knoxploration:
Missed it by that much. :cool:
[Xperia Z2 General] DrearierJester1:
Not possible atm. Most OEMs doesnt work or evebntry to touch an unfinished/beta build of Android.
[Xperia Z2 General] zodiac100:
You're wrong. Z2 and z3 are 6 months apart and have same hardware. Both phones will finish on same software eventually. At least from the Sony side of things. In fact I believe they'll also both finish up with the same android version
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
yes they are 6 months apart but that leaves Z2 with 12 months of support and Z3 with 18 months

they may recieve the same version of android but the incremental (word?) version may differ

Z1 and Z2 are 6 months apart and one has 4.4.4 and the other has 4.4.2

and the hardware isnt exactly the same, i do believe the Z3 doesnt have a LK39 boot or a 801AB CPU, i also believe the motherboard is alot different

I'm not exactly disagreeing with you here, im just showing low faith in this phone being updated, its currently in a terrible state and sony have a tendency to not update a phone for a year, they did it with alot of phones already

at this point i can care less about the xperia firmware unless sony fix those small annoying issues, performance is one, the device is powerful and the UI is super light but for that being fact its got terrible performance as opposed to what it should or can be
[Xperia Z2 General] mariosraptor:
I didn't sell my phone cause besides of bad recording is a great device. But if Sony leaves this out of many updates, then this is my last disservice ever. Maybe a Motorola after this or even a Windows phone with36 months updates cycle.
[Xperia Z2 General] ArmedHitman:
We might get updated to 4.4.4 and get left out of Android L? I'd rather have L tbh.
[Xperia Z2 General] lee480:
You're absolutely right. In fact, this applies to all low-mid range phones that majority of manufacturers, including Samsung, do not update phones for more than a year. I think your statement is only within perspective or even imagination as I don't see others complaining about this "performance" issue. Might not even exist.

You don't have to go round declaring your intention to sell your phone. Gets annoying overtime.
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
im saying this happened with a Xperia Flagship a few times im saying

and performance isnt right, the performance isnt bad, its just terrible compared to what it should be, Xperia UI is literely about the lightest UI out there exept for AOSP. Z1 and Z are fast as fudge with 4.4.4 but Z2 isnt, its just fairly anoying that because this is affecting battery life and also the amount this device heats,
[Xperia Z2 General] lee480:
???

Why should anyone trust you with your statement that Xperia Z1 and Z is faster than Z2. That's total bs, honestly. And battery? Review sites stated that Xperia Z2 have one of the best battery life and here you're saying otherwise? Trust your or them?