yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z3 General] pchetan2:
Yeah , I know that but i still want indian Version ,lol....I ll get my phone in 2 days from service centre and i hope lollipop rollsout in india
[Xperia Z3 General] dewimagica:
:) If its in service centre then obviously u have to wait. Well i will also reflash the indian version when it arrives. Currently on board lollipop express. Actually my nexus 5 broke last week which was already on lollipop since its release, so it was very sluggish for me to use z3 without it especially with hands set on lollipop. Now its smooth.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Same here...I will only update with official firmware and rollout is only public testing..if everything goes fine..global rollout will begin maybe only next week...or maybe end of this week
[Xperia Z3 General] Mithun_srk05:
Roll out isn't public testing! It's rolling out for all, in batches.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Nope..Sony is testing the firmware for some regions..if no major detected then they will release global....that's how it works..if they release global and major bugs reported then it would be difficult to pull the update..from server..
[Xperia Z3 General] pchetan2:
i probably would have flashed as you tooo ...but the problem is my device's top speaker is giving some/little crackling sounds while playing audio and video aand in call volume became very low after using the phone in sea water ..so i had to give it for service

currently ,i use my 2 yr old baby...sony ericsson live with walkman :D...
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
Anyone got the update for D6653 by PCC or OTA in India?
[Xperia Z3 General] Mithun_srk05:
Yes... Downloading via lappie.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
D6653 ??? Or D6603
[Xperia Z3 General] kamlesh_sexy:
Not Yet Friend... I am too waiting for official version.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
i think the wait is gonna be a very long one..Sony has gone into Sleep Mode
[Xperia Z3 General] sid3091:
Anyone tried the Baltic ftf on the Indian Z3? If yes, then how is it working with our 6653?
[Xperia Z3 General] arindamb:
Yes, I have been using it for a week now....works like a charm no issues at all.

Airtel 4G works also

Except that it changes the model number from D6653 to D6603. The rom has very little blot
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Seems like i have to do it too..sony upload service got hacked maybe...so they are all lost without the rolling of rest of the models..
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
I got the below reply from Sony.

*when will sony start rolling out updates for xperia z3 (D6653) in india?. any specific date ??????????????????????????????

"Hi, We will update you soon once we have any information on the same. Stay glued for the updates."
[Xperia Z3 General] sid3091:
I think they rolled out the update in a few regions early to test for any device breaking bugs. Im assuming getting devices bricked by firmware updates replaced is easier in those regions.The rest of the world would get it within two weeks.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Maybe!!! Same assumption i got too!! But its kinda unprofessional and bricked device doesn't get covered in warranty.. A simple flashing will downgrade it to any user choice firmware...
[Xperia Z3 General] becks232323:
ptcrb certified update for d6653

on 24th ptcrb certified new update for d6653 hope the wait is not long keeping fingers crossed:p

https://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=26400
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
A little hard to believe sony now...but lets keep fingers crossed
[Xperia Z3 General] realfelix:
They can't be serious... Saying soon again?! SOON? Really? Just soon?

But ah well, it's Sony, like I said before they will stretch the rollout until the very end of this month, so they can still say " we rolled out the update within the timeline of 1st quarter of 2015 ". Really lame and ridiculous.

But for the D6603 there Lollipop (.690) certified on PTCRB. So I guess it can't be long.
[Xperia Z3 General] mappet_hirane:
Just install the d6603 update, for me it's working really well since a week.

Sent from my Xperia Z3
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Looking at the specs of the phone it doesnot have 2300Mgz LTE frequency and that is the only frequency supported by Airtel and Aircel now so no use of 4G as of now in India....Lets hope we get the 4G soon...
[Xperia Z3 General] ImAnurag:
Xperia Z3 Launch India on 25 Sept - Press Invites Are Out

Sony India is sending Xperia Z3 Launch Press Invites, just now got the one :laugh: Will be attending the event :good:

Event on 25 Sept 12.30 PM at New Delhi.

Source - http://www.gizmobolt.com/2014/09/22/sony-india-sending-xperia-z3-launch-press-invites/

Mr. Kenichiro Hibi, Managing Director, Sony India, will address the press conference

Devices to be unveiled - Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact

Venue : Venue : Shah Jehan Hall, Hotel Taj Mahal, 2 Sardar Patel Marg, New Delhi.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Woah...thanks bro!!!! Its a good news.........
[Xperia Z3 General] kartoonz:
hi friends i am eager to get the z3 compact. it will be an upgrade over my one x. the phone is fantastic and suits my needs, however i had a doubt about the sony glass panel crack issue. Has anyone in india faced issues with the panel with the latest z2? this is the only thing that is stopping me from getting this beast. else i might settle for the m8
[Xperia Z3 General] shethsa:
What's the best way to get stuff off my note 3 onto the z3 - i guess what i'm asking is if helium is superior to sony's proprietary transfer software. This includes the normal stuff like contacts, messages as well as app data.
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
Mate use titanium backup...helped me when I moved from note 2 to xperia z...
[Xperia Z3 General] shethsa:
Unfortunately i'm not rooted - any other solution?
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
No such issues in z2 anywhere so buy bindass dont worry it wont happen in later devices...it wont give upon you...but of ofcourse if you dont bother throwing it on wall(Just kidding)
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
Helium... again that would be for rooted users I guess...
[Xperia Z3 General] shethsa:
nope - helium is for non-rooted as well - but it doesnt work well for cloud storage and my sd card is full

i have another concern. Since the internal memory is just 16gig, most of my storage will be on the external card - and the problem is kit kat doesn't deal with it very well. Infact, many apps haven't resolved this issue. So transferring most apps/data to the external card could be a potential problem.

Any thoughts?
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
Well my SD card was read by titanium backup using KitKat 4.4.4 as well as on 4.4.2. If helium works try using it on a friends phone . it might work unless you try.
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
Guys I enquired at my local Sony center and he said that the z3 will be coming sometime in late Oct. I told him the event tomorrow in Delhi brings the z3 in India. He replied saying, we have received training for the z3 but we have not received any mail stating as to when will the z3 arrive and we are not giving any committments to any of our customers. I'm not sure how legit is answer was. Hoping it comes in the market tomorrow.
[Xperia Z3 General] pdash79:
that piece of news sucks big time buddy
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
I really hope that ain't true mate...I want to buy a z3 soon.
[Xperia Z3 General] shethsa:
Lot of unboxing reviews on the net already (many from germany) so Hope for the best. Matter of 14 hrs now.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
If those people has no such information how the hell are they predicting it will come in late october...already delay launch and after one month sale that will be horrible...
[Xperia Z3 General] Abhi Dahiya:
Z2 price slashed by Sony India to 40,990 MRP before the launch of Z3

1. Xperia Z3 to be made available to buy immediately after launch(25 sep) !

2. 32,900 units already shipped in India !

3. Indian model is LTE (D6653)

4. Colors that India is geeting are Black, White and Copper. No Green

Z3 Compact =

1. 7,000 units already arrived in india

2. Indian model is D5833(LTE)

3. Colors available will be Orange, Green, Black and White
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
If this is true I'm super excited and in line today to buy one copper... :)
[Xperia Z3 General] rampraven:
Xperia Z3 priced at 53K, General Availability starts from today.
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
What source are you referring to mate...53k is the most expensive priced phone by Sony ever.. I'm not convinced...
[Xperia Z3 General] arindamb:
Sony India website shows Lollipop has been rolled out as of 30 March 2015. However its not available via software update through phone or pc connect ...not sure if anyone got it
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Anyone got update via pc companion??
[Xperia Z3 General] pchetan2:
Checked just now

No ...no update so far !!!!!!!!!
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Nothing as far as now!!!!
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
Did anyone try xperifirm?
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Not live yet on xperifirm too
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
any update?? anyone??
[Xperia Z3 General] prasad02051989:
got info-eye update nw..:p waiting for lollipop... :confused:
[Xperia Z3 General] arindamb:
had called up sony customer care .....as per them the updates will come it as per the purchase date of the device.....it wasnt a convincing answer at all
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
i don't think that is correct.if that was the case then people buying z3 now will get update next year...

those ppl doesnot s**t. its waste asking them. if support site says its rolling we will get it soon enough..no D6653 got it yet..
[Xperia Z3 General] arindamb:
Hi All,

requesting for you support on this one, please share your comments - http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperi...ollipop-update-India-D6653/m-p/962090#U962090
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
Receiving OTA Lollipop update for India. Feeling great :D
[Xperia Z3 General] ImAnurag:
Good news mate :) Upload ftf when you are done...
[Xperia Z3 General] Aoi_sora9x:
Hey dudes in India, are you guys 6603 or 6653?
[Xperia Z3 General] sid3091:
6653
[Xperia Z3 General] pchetan2:
Can Any one confrim update via PC companion

Some one check and confirm if the update is live on pc companion . I have flashed baltics ftf and now will go back to kitkat to install indian lollipop ( i am at work ....:(_)
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
No update for D6653 on pc companion
[Xperia Z3 General] arindamb:
is there a ftf?
[Xperia Z3 General] janardhannarayana:
6653 or 6603
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
If u guys tell me how to extract it from my phone I'll do it right away and upload it.

EDIT: I'm currently on the Moon walker Revolution ROM so I'm not sure which is it (6603/6653).
[Xperia Z3 General] El.Guaje:
Must be D6603.

I think D6653 user have to wait a little bit longer. New build has been certificated "23.2.A.0.278". It is a major bug fix if compare to current build or maybe it android 5.1 :D
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
Yes, we might get 5.1
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
Guys I'm Sry for NY previous quote. The OTA got downloaded but not installing may be coz I was using Moonwalker Revolution ROM. I ain't sure if that was an Indian update. I'm so confused :confused:
[Xperia Z3 General] sid3091:
Bro you should never do OTA while on custom ROMS. It can brick your phone.
[Xperia Z3 General] dj_richard05:
Yea true. But I was getting the lollipop update on that particular Rom which is a bit astonishing ?
[Xperia Z3 General] Aoi_sora9x:
that would happen a lot on stock-based roms. If you go ahead with it, most of the time it would result in a bootloop due to the unlocked bootloader.

well another case is that it might brick your phone.
[Xperia Z3 General] shethsa:
It's so pathetic. My moto g got lollipop 3mths back and it's working perfectly. Now getting 5.1. And here's Sony with its flagship z3 still waiting. For what?
[Xperia Z3 General] oSandmaNo:
Just moved from a nexus 5 to the z3. Already missing 5.1 lol but the sound on this phone is amazing!!!
[Xperia Z3 General] shethsa:
Sound is good. But during calls I find the speakerphone volume a bit soft. Any suggestions?
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Cant help it unless you root and install sound mod...i too am fed up with that.

btw right now my phone is dead(dead in seconds when i washed it with tap water)
[Xperia Z3 General] pchetan2:
My device is better than

I used my phone under sea water in a beach ...dirty water ...took some great videos ....only repair i got was little crackling sounds from top speaker when i play sounds in full volume ..got it repaired (took 3 weeks though) and speakers are working brilliant ... :D
[Xperia Z3 General] chandanbs:
network signal strength issues on vodafone in mumbai.

Hi folks,

i have been using my z3 for 2 weeks now. its a brilliant phone but has a major flaw in network signal strength.

signal goes to "X" at odd intervals and never comes back.. even in places where the signal is solid. i am on "automatic" mode. i even tried going manual but no changes.

i am using postpaid vodafone in mumbai. Has anyone having same issues? any workarounds?

i am on stock rom .. no root or custom rom..
[Xperia Z3 General] sid3091:
I have the same issue sometimes on Airtel in Delhi. But in my case it comes back on its own. I think mine is happening because i didnt buy a nanosim from airtel and instead cut the mini sim i had previously.
[Xperia Z3 General] chandanbs:
I'm using brand new nano sim for Vodafone... Still ?
[Xperia Z3 General] shethsa:
I face similar issues occasionally in Voda Mumbai. It's irritating
[Xperia Z3 General] janardhannarayana:
I am using z3 from last six months. I am using airtel in chennai, but i never faced this issue.
[Xperia Z3 General] prasad02051989:
Sony Xperia z2 indian users got lollipop updates.. Sony forget z3 indian users.. ???
[Xperia Z3 General] woozydevotee:
Still waiting for Lollipop here in Mumbai, I don't know how much longer is Sony gonna take
[Xperia Z3 General] pchetan2:
May be we get 5.1 directly

We can see that a new firmware has been certified on April 3rd ... with build number 23.2.X.X.XX ...It might be 5.1 or a bug fixing update. It has been certified for D6653 model.. We might get it soon
[Xperia Z3 General] skhamsala:
That's what all of us hoping for but god knows when... Nothing Soon with Sony !!!
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
but the question is why has sony mentioned .690 in support site?

if they had plans for 5.1 they wouldn't have updated their site until the time..
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
I see Z2 users already got the update and nothing for Z3 users thats just wow sony..u piece of S****
[Xperia Z3 General] dewimagica:
Irony is xperifirm has been updated more than six times since sony released lollipop update for 6603 but still no signs of update for 6653. Tired of updating xperifirm every now and then to just check for any update release.
[Xperia Z3 General] pchetan2:
HAHAHA

Z2 users will not get 5.1 or any bug fixing update for a long time . May be , SOny did bad with 5.0.1 firmware for D6653 devices....SO instead of releasing it , changes are made and new one will be released. Had they released the buggy one ..you would have been shouting about the bugs instead ....:D

Also it can be 5.1 ...if it is 5.1 ..hurray ..we will be the first to get 5.1 of all sony and may be the first of all samsung,LG,HTC...;)
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
No chance on 5.1 now..sony devs are not that generous..
[Xperia Z3 General] Dpk1:
My thoughts exactly. Probably it's just a new 5.0.2 build with bugfixes.

Btw, I'm currently having a nightmare kind of experience with sony service. My Z3 is with sony for last 17 days pending for swap. After a long stream of chats with sony officials, they've agreed for a refund if I don't receive my Z3 by Saturday. I'm skeptical about this though (given their track record). Let's see how it goes. It's for the first time in my long experience with sony (Since Xperia S).

Edit: We were correct, the new build (23.2.A.0.278) is indeed 5.0.2 (as confirmed by [MENTION=5021724]okti35[/MENTION])!
[Xperia Z3 General] skhamsala:
2012 n 2013 models of other brands are also getting lollipop... Being one of prominent flagships... Sad to be at this state
[Xperia Z3 General] nimalen87:
Wrongggggggggg

wrong statement.. i have checked with XperiFirm and they did not receive indian lollipop firmware.. other region lollipop firmwares available though.. ;)
[Xperia Z3 General] prasad02051989:
Bro..Please check this link..

http://www.gizmobolt.com/2015/04/07/xperia-z2-z2-tablet-lollipop-update-rolling-now-globally/
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Check again its live for d6502
[Xperia Z3 General] ImAnurag:
it was live on 8 April but if you check XperiFirm today, it is not showing the update live for India. It seems Sony has removed the firmware from their servers for the time being.

Though I got update on 8 April itself from PC Companion as well as from XperiFirm.
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Seems like Sony pulled the update from servers..but still no sign of D6653..i think those a****les forgot Z3 is still flagship
[Xperia Z3 General] arindamb:
Any one got any news of the India Firmware?
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
No update for D6653 in India
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Sony has completely neglected the Indian version this time and busy updating all ##03 models around the world...an asian country neglecting other asian country...
[Xperia Z3 General] shethsa:
Back to HTC or Sammy for my next. Sorry Sony, you screwed up. Or even better, moto
[Xperia Z3 General] arindamb:
Ditto.....doesnt make sense to buy sony products anymore.....I'll go back to Xiaomi they are far more customer centric
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Same Here...no more Sony from now was a loyal sony customer but not after what they did to us...we pay our hard cash to get a lousy product with light leakage and cheap service centers..
[Xperia Z3 General] arindamb:
Update for all -

I got a reply from Sony India head office in context to my mail to them earlier in the day today on two points -

1. Z3 Lollipop update

2. pathetic customer service

The response -

Dear Mr. Arindam Bhoumick,

Greetings from Sony India.

Thank you for patronizing Sony products.

This is in response to your e-mail dated 14th April 2015, addressed to our Managing Director, Mr. Kenichiro Hibi.

Thank you for writing to us and for bringing the matter to our notice. We note the contents of your mail with due attention and concern . We are asking our regional office to immediately look into the matter and expedite resolution at the earliest.

We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to you and assure you of our best support and attention always.

Best Regards

For Sony India Pvt Ltd.

Shikha Dhar

Customer Relations - Corporate Office

New Delhi
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Ha ha ha..i gt the same pathetic reply and after that i sent the most heated mail and no reply!!
[Xperia Z3 General] arindamb:
Its not about writing the most hated email...its to know whom to send ;)

This mail was send to the APAC head of sony mobile and I did get a couple of call and mails soon after that.....the update is coming tonight post midnight via PC companion and in service centres from 15 April 2015.
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
i will check PCC tomorrow as i do every day but at this point i don't trust SONY
[Xperia Z3 General] morebube:
Vietnam users will receive lollipop same time?

Thanks!
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Its same my friend there is no special recipient on other side all your email goes to same place at first later they are forwarded according to need.

And about update i would be more than happy to get it tonight but after wat happened in past i would never want to trust those liars...and lousy people..
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Can't say..
[Xperia Z3 General] oSandmaNo:
Are you sure?? Im dying to get back to lollipop
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Few hours to check but i don't believe in Sony any more !!! but l want to be wrong on this..
[Xperia Z3 General] arindamb:
please read the reply email from sony that i posted properly its clearly mentions the name of the person whom it was send it...its not a generic customer care id. Once you get the name please google it you will know better
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
Are you trying to imply only you can send the email to kenichiro or you are trying to tell only you know the better of Sony officials??
[Xperia Z3 General] morebube:
Let's see :D
[Xperia Z3 General] arindamb:
i never said or pretended that i know it all unlike ........i just pointed out that it was not send to any generic email id as you thought.

check out the results...first firmware for D6653 is out with taiwan ...i rest my case

---------- Post added at 11:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:24 PM ----------

so guessing next will be Singapore followed by India...so early morning looks like....from the build number it looks like the second build of 5.0.2 a stable version most bugs have been fixed in this build except the close all button :(
[Xperia Z3 General] h4w:
23.1.A.0.726 is out for India. I'm downloading now using xperiafirm.
[Xperia Z3 General] xtremegiri:
Screenshot please
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
Can someone please check PCC?
[Xperia Z3 General] arindamb:
yes and downloading ....thanks for the update
[Xperia Z3 General] prasad02051989:
Update is online through Xperiafirm.. Downloading now.. :thumbup::)
[Xperia Z3 General] unmaskedfalesh:
nothing on pcc
[Xperia Z3 General] ImAnurag:
will be up on PCC in morning.
[Xperia Z3 General] arindamb:
Flashing complete....so far looks to be much more refined than the last version of lollipop that i have used....some bloat wares that can be uninstalled though
[Xperia Z3 General] prasad02051989:
Can anyone make flashable zip or ftp file with root and recovery of this lollipop firmware??
[Xperia Z3 General] skhamsala:
Guys this is to confirm that update is available to download from PC... As i type this message...I am downloading through sony bridge on mac... I am very excited :)
[Xperia Z3 General] skhamsala:
Thanks @ arindamb... Not sure if your mail worked or what it is... But we got the update... Here is the update screenshot 5.0.2
[Xperia Z3 General] gotoutpal:
Yess..I received update notification

Hello Fellow Indian Users,

Today morning I received update notification for my Z3, and right now I am downloading it with PC.

Will update once done.
[Xperia Z3 General] nikhilpai:
Downloaded & installed this morning. All seems well :)

There is also the "Close All" option in app switcher :good:
[Xperia Z3 General] arindamb:
Ha ha very true I dont think the mail did the trick its was just a coincidence ...but glad that we could get the information and upate they have finally brough in for India is much refined than rest of the regions.
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
Downloading now, what u advice, wipe the data?
[Xperia Z3 General] gotoutpal:
Pls share if you are facing in problem after update, so others can keep it in mind.
[Xperia Z3 General] shethsa:
Me too. Got the update right now. But have to clear internal memory for 1200mb required by the update.
[Xperia Z3 General] kamlesh_sexy:
Finally the wait is over. Few min ago i receive a message . Its a lolipop fw 23.1.A.0.726 (622.6mb)

Its a OTA Update and avail throught PC companion.

Enjoy guys. :)
[Xperia Z3 General] sandeeppathak007:
Since z3 us available for about 37k on flipkart what do you guys suggest

Should I go for it or not
[Xperia Z3 General] janardhannarayana:
After update

After updating to lollipop, i am getting a notification for update google paly services. But when i open, it is already updated. Any one else getting like this?:confused:
[Xperia Z3 General] parthsony2000:
Go for it bro, nothing like this device.
[Xperia Z3 General] Mohitash:
Ohk...finally Lollipop update available to download and install within mobile ota... :good:

I came home just now and got the downloading notification...through my wifi :p

Downloading.......
[Xperia Z3 General] bintwakshay:
No lollipop

No OTA neither PC Companion Update for my D6653 :(