yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z2 General] kunaltyagii:
is it only for D6503? not for 6502? i thought this firmware was certified for both the models. this site show .314 as latest firmware available for 6502 :crying:
[Xperia Z2 General] dkionline:
[MENTION=4561785]Mazellat[/MENTION] Maybe Vodafone?

It should roll in steps. D6502 maybe later.
[Xperia Z2 General] Ben Ling:
For now only D6502 23.0.1.A.0.167 Customized Thailand & Vietnam available for download at XperiFirm
[Xperia Z2 General] El.Guaje:
Use XperiaFirm and check. It rolled out for D6503.

And Ukraine :D

Use XperiaFirm and do it by yourself is faster than waiting for other FTF :D
[Xperia Z2 General] XperiaLover:
Finally, it is been ruling out, but I don't know who can share the FTF.
[Xperia Z2 General] Credulos:
Finally , it is my favorite now create FTF
[Xperia Z2 General] nariwing:
Interesting.

XperiaFirm saying new firmware is exist. But when I click It guide me to old firmware.
[Xperia Z2 General] kamalmawa:
for some reason you can't use the XperiaFirm yet.. Don't know some people may can.. I'll upload the FTF anyway
[Xperia Z2 General] lee480:
Uploading FTF in 10 mins :)
[Xperia Z2 General] Credulos:
Yes more updates soon
[Xperia Z2 General] lanc3lot:
Nice, lets root it now!

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[Xperia Z2 General] El.Guaje:
It's fine, just a bit of lagging at the beginning :)
[Xperia Z2 General] dkionline:
Please look, how big russian firmware is, it should be smallest.
[Xperia Z2 General] AlanDS:
I tried in both XperiaFirm and Flashtool for the update (D6503).. It still shows old version on Flashtool. On Xperiafirm initially it shows new version but after clicking, it shows old version itself.
[Xperia Z2 General] kamalmawa:
You are downloading D6502 version.. I downloaded the 314 through Sony PC companion even though it said 23.0.1.A.0.167 available. Like someone else already mentioned it will loads up 314 once you click it.. looks like Sony server cache hasn't updated yet... Gonna have to wait a bit longer for D6503
[Xperia Z2 General] lee480:
The FTF is the 17 build. Sony havent uploaded it yet!
[Xperia Z2 General] dkionline:
Thailand is up, really.
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
yeap...it's here...

now lets start moaning for root ?
[Xperia Z2 General] dkionline:
File is missing ^^
[Xperia Z2 General] El.Guaje:
Huhm, that's straight, update is just show up for my country, Vietnam, D6502.

My friend who own D6503 has just received update notification through OTA or PCC.

Maybe Sony Server is overload like when 4.1.2 JellyBean roll out for Xperia S :p
[Xperia Z2 General] lee480:
You will receive the notification for D6503, BUT, the file downloaded is the 17.1.2.A.0.314 build!! NOT 4.4.4.
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Any of the 167 fws just wont load at all for D6503

I remember that JB nonsense for Xperia S
[Xperia Z2 General] Rick Poldo:
Will it take long to get the free version of Brazilian operators? Thank you!
[Xperia Z2 General] Jiyeon90:
It's showing this on my existenz ROM, is it safe to update?

Sent from my Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] noshatake:
Thai

The Thailand customization now appears correctly on XperiFirm...

If I live in Greece, should I download it, or will there be loads of bloatware?
[Xperia Z2 General] dkionline:
It fails to load atm, they up it.
[Xperia Z2 General] lee480:
The download for Thailand will FAIL - it doesn't work.
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
It is...

of course, you'll lose root and recovery but system will upgrade to 4.4.4. (if you can upgrade firmware, apparently, there are problems with downloading)

you'll need PC and PC companion for this update.

It can't be done through the Air...
[Xperia Z2 General] lanc3lot:
I just got the ota update, i am downloading / updating now. Xperia Z2 bought through Germany, at Greece atm
[Xperia Z2 General] Jiyeon90:
downloading through pc companion atm :)
[Xperia Z2 General] gork1975:
Will PC Companion update a rooted Phone with recovery installed?
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
I just said that

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=56493928
[Xperia Z2 General] Svid:
My personal Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] ghostofcain:
Yes, but OTA isn't available anyhow, so try using pc companion.
[Xperia Z2 General] Jiyeon90:
pc companion fails to update the phone.. must be coz im on anotehr ROM :(

anyone know where pc companion downloads the update so I can make a FTF?

Nvm I found it, will try to make a FTF now ;)
[Xperia Z2 General] lanc3lot:
Damn, although my phone popped for update, i connect through Sony Companion and after it reboots my phone, it pops a message saying: We don't have any update available for your phone!
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
C:\ProgramData\Sony Mobile\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs.

check this tutorial

http://www.mashinie.com/trick-to-create-sony-stock-ftf-rom.html
[Xperia Z2 General] Credulos:
If an update is not yet on the Sony servers . You Looked XperiaFirm like this ? Because the PCC Would it work? That's logic .
[Xperia Z2 General] Jiyeon90:
Ok guys I just made a FTf file from the update I got through pc companion, I havent tried it yet since I just finished creating it but it should work unless pc companion gave me something else

Edit: doesnt seem to be working :(
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
What device is this for

It is needed info for other people

D6503 or LT50u, etc etc etc
[Xperia Z2 General] nomaj:
Nice TNX! which region is it? and is it for D6503?
[Xperia Z2 General] Jiyeon90:
D6503, thats the device I have
[Xperia Z2 General] lanc3lot:
Xm, i found a problem, posting just to help others that may have the same issue. Before download the new update, go to C:\ProgramData\Sony Mobile\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs and delete everything else. Then the update will work.
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Should post this link on the FTF thread found at top of general section

:thumbup:
[Xperia Z2 General] lee480:
It will not work. You will flash 17.1.2.A.0.314 again
[Xperia Z2 General] vikrant7027:
Can anyone plz upload update for India?
[Xperia Z2 General] nariwing:
lee480 is right.

PC Companion is trapping the user.

It actually downloads 0.314 and Updates failed.

I made FTF from blob_fs and flashed it. now I have 0.314.

I'm using Customized KR.
[Xperia Z2 General] Jiyeon90:
yeah I just realized that.. damn you sony!

but the real update should arrive soon
[Xperia Z2 General] vv91xv:
[MENTION=4941345]Jiyeon90[/MENTION] Bro, i have .314. Downloading now .167. You generic is (Germany, Italy, or)? Thx
[Xperia Z2 General] Jiyeon90:
it actually happened to be the .314 firmware, dont mind that link.
[Xperia Z2 General] effective:
Firmware 4.4.4 build number 23.0.1.A.0.167 rolling out and spreading now (: stay still and wait abit till it gets to your phones.Sony released it after all.After that

23.0.1.A.3.9 will be on its way.Happy upgrading and rooting (:
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
Yeap...we are talking about that for a last two and a half hours...

But update for 6503 isn't available, at least not yet.

PC Companion will tell you are downloading 167 but you'll end up with 314...

someone should post that on their blog.. I can't right now...

maybe they don't know they linked fw wrong...
[Xperia Z2 General] Jiyeon90:
its not the first time this happens, I believe it happened with my acro s too.. wtf sony

but be patient, real 4.4.4 is just hours away :)
[Xperia Z2 General] Credulos:
On how not to roll the files in XperiaFirm no point in getting PCC by downloading ROM , chances came from the previous version is too big .
[Xperia Z2 General] lanc3lot:
Damn, no update yet, it's the old one...anyway, anytime now will be rdy i believe ;)

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I just posted it on their Blog, hope we can have a solution soon ;)
[Xperia Z2 General] norti:
Customized Thailand was the only one that's available, but it is pulled from Sony servers at this moment :(
[Xperia Z2 General] MattJaO3D:
for the uk it is out, i am downloading now (y)
[Xperia Z2 General] loco89:
I just checked xperifirm and i can stil download thailand version all other change to 0.314

only thailand customized TH stays 0.167 when i click it

but is it safe to flash this firmware or wil it be full with bloatware ?
[Xperia Z2 General] kunaltyagii:
XperiaFirm check all option show .167 fw, but when i click on india link it goes back to .314 :(
[Xperia Z2 General] Asseel:
Finally
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Try Deleting that FTF from google drive.

some people are linking it with title lines NEW 4.4.4 FW!!!
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
No you can't...

You'll bump into error msg...

If you don't believe me try...

update isn't available... for the millionth time.
[Xperia Z2 General] an3k:
FTF 23.0.1.A.0.167 for D6502 unbranded Thailand is available @ http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56497502&postcount=760

Same for Vietnam and Singapore is currently uploading.

I'll stop posting any updates here and move to http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/general/android-4-4-4-rolling-sony-xperia-z2-t2928484/ instead.
[Xperia Z2 General] Alaa | Google Android:
Nice news today

Waiting....

2 - 3 week and Sony will rolled the update globally

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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] BR4DOKYBrazil:
I will be traveling to the United States on November 1. Does this update come out until the end of the month?
[Xperia Z2 General] Rick Poldo:
By what they are talking between 2-3 weeks, so probably later this month.
[Xperia Z2 General] rodritank:
Still no D6543 love, from what it seems.

I am not really excited about this update - I am afraid it will break more things for those who already unlocked the BL... but it can be just me. ;P
[Xperia Z2 General] Rick Poldo:
Told me that after you have global update, 2 more weeks and comes to our D6543 version
[Xperia Z2 General] Technowhiteboi:
Does this mean there is hope for your ROM? :silly:

When I checked it out you mentioned a buggy firmware and thats why you stopped.
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
Yeah...we know...that's the purpose of this thread.

Fw should be out soon, of course if all went well and Sonys testers confirm everything is OK.

This update won't break nothing.

Don't mix Z3 and Z2 - that's something different.

Even we would all like to see new camera algorithms I doubt we'll get that in this update.

They won't compromise z3 selling, that's certain.
[Xperia Z2 General] lanc3lot:
At last, bring it on baby! Fix these wifi probs for good!!!
[Xperia Z2 General] eagle25884:
No Bugs here too, even WiFi or Bluetooth working perfect..

I´m satisfied with existing 4.4.2. Newer Version will still be welcomed and I can wait patiently. We all should not expect a.m. Version prior end of month.

And hopefully there will than be soon a rooted one available for locked bootloader.

In the meantime: Having a beer or two :laugh:
[Xperia Z2 General] chesterr:
I just wish that those PS4 sounds are there when you press on the screen instead of that stupid "tick" sound.

[YOUTUBE]Ts_UlgVlAzs[/YOUTUBE]
[Xperia Z2 General] toyface:
You could probably change this yourself if you're rooted. I used to change lock and unlock sounds to the Minecraft door opening and closing. All I did was get the sound files and then convert them to OGG, rename them, copy them to system sound folder and change the permissions. Of course, with the Xperia Z3 system dump floating around, you could add them to your device, copy them over and then change the permissions.

Tom.
[Xperia Z2 General] zodiac100:
Z3 isn't aimed at z2 users. Can't see any reason the camera improvements wouldn't be included. The build number is very identical so I expect to see almost no differences.

Sony did update the z1 with the improved algorithms which launched with the z2. The reason given for not including 4k and timeshift video was the 801cpu and it's faster image processing over the 800cpu.

Z2 and z3 have similar SOCs so they have no excuses. Both phones are also released in the same year. To be honest, the fact they held back on the update for the z2 until the z3 was launched is evidence the software would be identical
[Xperia Z2 General] alandd86:
so if the stock 4.4.4 comes out do we still need to flash tock before flashing a custom rooted 4.4.4?if we are in 4.4.2!!?
[Xperia Z2 General] Isley_:
Amazing ? Hope 4.4.4 will out this month
[Xperia Z2 General] chesterr:
Just make a Pre Rooted Firmware using PRFCreator and flash it through recovery, then you have root with 4.4.4.

I was just debating myself which I should go for Z2 or Z3 since my current Z2 became paper weight, Now with this I am sticking with Z2 :D :victory:
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Quite exited about 4.4.4, its good to see its coming sometime this month too, PTCRB certifacations are always about 1 week to a month n 1/2 before the update is avaliable

I just managed to mod my rom to make it feel thunder fast, 4.4.4 is bound to be faster and even more so with these mods

I love stock rom with a few mods to it :D
[Xperia Z2 General] yakupTR:
Guys about xperia z2 4.4.4 wiwid offical??
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
Of course Z3 isn't meant for Z2 users but tell me this...

You have Z2 device and Z3 device with almost exactly the same hardware and identical software with same features and capabilities...

What will you byy?

Z2 for 400$ or Z3 for 1000$?

That's the reason why there are delays for Z2 and that's the reason to retain some features only for Z3...
[Xperia Z2 General] zodiac100:
Trust me, Sony will, if they haven't already done so stop production of the z2. They'll not mind selling wherever stock of z2's they have left at much less a price.

I'm sure Sony would like to retain certain features for the z3 but it would be difficult to justify and thus alienating many customers. They had an excuse with the z1. They may retain some things for the z3 but I doubt it would be much if at all.
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
What was their excuse for Z1?

There is no real reason why Z1 didn't get Z2 features...

Only reasons were - selling point.

Niaboc is preparing Z3 features for Z1 to show all of you who are saying things like that, that you aren't right.

Even if they stop manufacturing of Z2, stocks are full and it's not possible to avoid bad selling results if they release everything from new device.

I was one of the first who said we are getting new build version, from 17 to 23 and that we are going to get many Z3 features.

This is the first time Sony is doing something like that...

Search my older posts and you'll see what I said...

But, believe me, we won't get same camera algorithms.
[Xperia Z2 General] lee480:
REAL D6503 4.4.4 FTF:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56497661&postcount=1
[Xperia Z2 General] bacardiandwatermelon:
Currently updating... Australian generic.. 1281-9715
[Xperia Z2 General] hyelton:
For People posting links I advise you to post them in the FTF thread so its easier to find.
[Xperia Z2 General] Jiyeon90:
I did delete it long ago, not sure why the link is still working -.-
[Xperia Z2 General] ogunja:
Se gostou do meu trabalho, clique em thanks.

Xperia Z2 Sensation by Ogunja - D6543
[Xperia Z2 General] effective:
Mine just came aswell via OTA ^^ Running smooth and fast - D6503
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
empty your Google Drive Trash

i found sometimes links worked after deleting, untill i deleted from the bin/trash
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=56500846
[Xperia Z2 General] El.Guaje:
Anybody can find X-loud setting in 4.4.4? I can't find it anywhere.
[Xperia Z2 General] vikrant7027:
Anyone downloaded update for India?
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
It doesnt exist its just adjusted to be best for Z2 speaker

Not avaliable for india it seems
[Xperia Z2 General] kunaltyagii:
well my phones shows the update is available in update centre and even xperifirm shows the files are available on the server to download, but i dont have access to high speed net right now so i cant download :(. also a noob question, does flashing a ftf clears user data and internal memory?
[Xperia Z2 General] vikrant7027:
Xperifirm shows. 167 update for India...how can I know that it is really update or a older version like others mentioned? Also how to know with pc companion for correct update?
[Xperia Z2 General] bdithug:
Not sure. Personally I'm just going to wait a day or so to see what transpires. Envious is working on a flashable zip which includes root I believe. So I'm not going to rush it. I've had 4.4.2 for months, another day or so isn't going to kill me :)
[Xperia Z2 General] kirpeace:
it is now available
[Xperia Z2 General] bluheart:
Lol I wasted my 1.2Gb 3G data by downloading the India update only to see elabel-D6502-india_201403041711.1_17.1.2.A.0.314.sin

Hence will wait till friday to update again
[Xperia Z2 General] vikrant7027:
Is he working on flashable zip for india?
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Nope

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=56508399

Only RU, i dont have time or space to make Flashable zips for each region
[Xperia Z2 General] spuri78:
off the topic question and I apologise in advance.

Few users have reported that the sound in the latest update is awesome. Do you know whether this update fix the low notification sound issue?

Many thanks
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Havent had it for long enough to see or bother to test :D

Notifacation volume is dependant on your volume phone/notif volume so there is that
[Xperia Z2 General] vikrant7027:
Available in India?How can you confirm?
[Xperia Z2 General] spuri78:
Thanks for the reply. No rush, just whenever you get time, feel free to send me a private message with results.
[Xperia Z2 General] RISHI RAJ:
All I want is faster charging in 4.4.4
[Xperia Z2 General] zodiac100:
I said it was an excuse. A way out for Sony. I never said there was any real reason why the z1 didn't get all features of z2. The difference in cpu gave them that way out but also Sony never gives features from one year to models released in the previous year. If you look at z and z1, both phones are now rocking near identical software. To begin with Sony held back on some things but eventually they arrived on z with kitkat.

The same will be true of z2 and z3. Both devices will end up with near identical software. Neither phone however will receive anything released with z4 next year.

Also the improvements Sony's making in the camera department all centre around the focal mechanism. There's almost no change in image processing. The z3 series according to gsmarena have better focus at full resolution. Same sharpness as 8mp mode. When I first got the z2, it's full res samples were terribly blurry and so I stuck to 8mp but after software updates, the 20.7mp samples have improved to the point where it's my default mode. It's still not as sharp as the 8mp mode but I prefer the added detail preservation.

They seem to have improved the focal mechanism further with the software on z3 and I think they'll do so too for the z2.

They're not replacement the camera's algorithms with new ones, they're merely updating it to improve performance especially at full res.

Also it's not the first time we've seen such a big jump in build number. It's happened before with other devices.

About selling results, why would Sony not want the z2 to keep selling. It's only been in the market for 5 months. It's all money in their pocket. Yes they'd get more if users choose the z3 but hey a sale is a sale and Sony needs all the sales it can get right now. To be honest, I think the z2 with the same software would put more money into Sony's coffers than the z3 could ever do. The z3,considering it's spec sheet is over priced while the z3 is very very competitively priced. Too much so in my view.
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
It happened yeah..but not on Z series.

We'll see...

We both want the same thing and I agree in some parts to you...

As I said...we'll see...

I'm also sure we'll have similar, not identical fw....but not on KK...

Maybe on second L update...

Also, there are some new algorithms written specially for Z3 - expecially for low light conditions.

Sony was frightened developers will find a way to port that on other, older device so they protected that with DRM keys...

We'll see....I really hope future will be brighten for Z2.

Such a great device with such a stupid and easy to fix problems...
[Xperia Z2 General] zodiac100:
I think you're seriously overstating the improvements to camera performance of z3. The full res samples are now just as sharp as the 8mp samples. That's really it. Nothing else.

Cam at Phonedog just posted his comparison between both devices and he said the z2 has the better camera. Indeed from the samples he uploaded, the z2 won clearly.

The so called lowlight improvements are exaggerated. ISO 12800 would produce nothing but the noisiest shots with such a tiny sensor. I don't go above 400 on the z2 because of this so as far as I'm concerned, they can keep that ridiculous high iso value.

They've already improved the sharpness at full res once on the z2. Don't see any reason why they'll stop there.

I come back to the main point in all of this which is the fact that both devices are essentially mirrors of each other. As such I just cannot see any reason to differentiate between them on a software level. It would be counter productive throwing once again their 6 month policy into the limelight for even more criticism and fury from users. To be honest, I don't think the policy will ever sit well with consumers irrespective of what they do with the z2 going forward.

The software on z2 will be near identical to the z3's after 4.4.4 and completely homogenous after android L
[Xperia Z2 General] doministry:
I've seen it. It is veeery strange since on GSMArena test the result is just the opposite,

Z3 is much more detailed than Z2....
[Xperia Z2 General] zodiac100:
No it's not more detailed. It's sharper at full res which allow you to see the details better. At zero crop though, it would be a toss up between both devices. In some cases, z2 would do better while z3 would win others.

The differences n between both cameras is software related and only noticeable if you're a pixel peeper.

Let's wait for 4.4.4 on z2 and then compare both again. Focusing is much better on 4.4.4 as opposed to 4.4.2.
[Xperia Z2 General] doministry:
I agree, zooming in is the last thing when judging the photo quality and feel.

Let's see. I am happy with Z2 anyway.
[Xperia Z2 General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
Would it be possible to Sony add the ISO 12600 in this update?
[Xperia Z2 General] gamer649:
Is the ISO 12600 the new ISO added in the Z3 firmware and is protected by the DRM keys?
[Xperia Z2 General] El.Guaje:
Yes it is. But highest iso only appear in superior auto mode.
[Xperia Z2 General] alandd86:
i dont know what u talking about :D i dont know anything about prfcreator !!

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why dont u share ur works with us ?:D i do really like using stock rom with a few mods 2 :angel::good:
[Xperia Z2 General] Rick Poldo:
sony already ruled on the update?
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Its already existant

Most of the things i do to my stock roms i add to my Envi-Rom

And random note

~Any ideas if there will be any bug fixing updates after this 4.4.4 update?
[Xperia Z2 General] sa3d12:
hope that they don't implement the camera algorithms in bootloader like the Z3 as unlocking bootloader on Z3 significantly affects camera quality as Sony stated on their unlock bootloader webpage ....