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[Xperia Z2 General] bombdog:
Installing update OTA now. Unbranded, sim unlocked Z2 on 3 network.
[Xperia Z2 General] BlackS0ull:
hmm for Orange Romania, seems that will be delivered by a voyage pigeon :( no sign of update to 4.4.4 :(
[Xperia Z2 General] LlamaV3:
Also EE, UK, downloading now.

I'm impressed that this is seemingly an OTA update.
[Xperia Z2 General] kibbster:
I run Nova but I took a quick look at the Sony launcher and yes they are lol

Not a fan of the lockscreen clock but it's probably tweakable.
[Xperia Z2 General] Kashim:
I got the update today too. Hey Sony, just wanted to say thanks for all the added crapware. Cheers. Kind of annoyed that the Navigon app is now called -Navigation- so it appears first in my app draw.
[Xperia Z2 General] Trahald:
Is there any way to make smaller the home screen icons with default launcher? It is really huge!
[Xperia Z2 General] kibbster:
Not that I know of apart from using a 3rd party launcher.
[Xperia Z2 General] thedauntlessone:
Are there others in Canada that do not have the 4.4.4 OTA yet?
[Xperia Z2 General] bdithug:
My guess is you have a bell z2 right? If you bought your phone from Sony you should have the update available by now. Bell, I'm not too sure when.
[Xperia Z2 General] Lagamorph:
One issue I've discovered with 4.4.4 is that xLoud appears to have been removed. This has had a major impact for me as my alarm volume is now drastically reduced. At first I thought the update had just turned it back off, but on going into the Sound Settings the option for xLoud isn't even there anymore. The only option available is ClearAudio+ which makes absolutely no difference to alarm volume in the way that xLoud did.
[Xperia Z2 General] Abernus:
I can confirm that I got the update yesterday via OTA. I am in the UK and on Voda. However like other hate the new icon size. it's great for my mother as she can see the screen clearly without her glasses but for me I hate using the phone now. Might have to install Nova launcher just to get it looking like a phone and not a kids toy phone.
[Xperia Z2 General] 3mps:
Got the update in the UK yesterday OTA.

Trying to get remote play working properly but don't know what I'm doing wrong, got it on screen can navigate round the menus etc with the DS4 but when I go in game the pad doesn't work ( red light on top ) when I try to sign into my account it states " lost connection with PS4 " I can sign in as a guest or new user but can't connect to PSN obviously.

What am I doing wrong !?!?
[Xperia Z2 General] daveaspy:
the initial shock has worn off now - I actually quite like it (still don't like the font though!)
[Xperia Z2 General] xSirAKx:
The only good thing to come from this update is the PS4 Remote Play. Other then that it sucks lol, removed xloud, big icons...
[Xperia Z2 General] kalda01:
If I use Nova launcher and update via PCC will Nova stay as default launcher after the update ?

Will system settings go back to defaults ?
[Xperia Z2 General] GretaLewd:
My update was done OTA and retained all my settings, apps and launcher (Apex). I'm sure it would be the same using PCC, otherwise Sony would be annoying a lot of people.

I think the only time you loose stuff is if you flash an ftf or do a factory reset.
[Xperia Z2 General] kalda01:
Is it required to clear app data for any application after OTA update ?
[Xperia Z2 General] GretaLewd:
I did not need to do anything following the OTA update.
[Xperia Z2 General] xSirAKx:
Same. Did nothing other then install a launcher lol.
[Xperia Z2 General] kalda01:
Thanks. I will give this update a try via PCC tonight.
[Xperia Z2 General] Die Bruine:
No toasts to Smartband

Ever since I upgraded to .167 "new message" toasts/notifications (like Hangouts or Viber) aren't relayed to the Z2. Anyone else use the SWR10 for this purpose? A new e-mail toast of incoming call does get relayed to my Smartband so that it vibrates. It's just the "new message" toast that won't work.

I'm afraid it's got something to do with 4.4.4 since it also doesn't work on my Motorola/CM11 combo.

Went back to .314. Rooted, upgraded via OTA, ran the "restore-script (SD)" and that's it. So apart from root, plain stock. If you don't have this problem, please do let me know.

Forgot to select Hangouts in the Smartband app/notifications :eek:
[Xperia Z2 General] TheCreator74:
It's available for Bulgaria (PC Companion)!

23.0.1.A.0.167
[Xperia Z2 General] gm007:
Too bad i gave my phone today to my sister's son and got lg g3,anyway have fun guys.
[Xperia Z2 General] epr:
Rolling in Germany.

Can we root by flashing .314 kernel, root and flash back new kernel if we get ftf?

Or should we use PRFcreator instead?
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
I wouldn't recommend something like that...

Don't try to boot 4.4.4 with 4.4.2 kernel - that's not good idea..
[Xperia Z2 General] hush66:
Firmwares are available for download (and subsequent creation of FTF files) via Flashtool.
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
so, what, it can't be even flashed?

I thought it can't be downloaded through XperiFirm...

so...anyone actually upgraded Z2 to 4.4.4.?
[Xperia Z2 General] kris555777:
up, why not, for Z it works
[Xperia Z2 General] epr:
Just an idea...

Then I will wait until we get root or ftf to make a prerooted file.
[Xperia Z2 General] josephnero:
i know.i was just dreaming and hoping it won't.i will wait for prerooted version hopefully soon.thanks bro
[Xperia Z2 General] an3k:
Currently flashing my Z2. unbranded Germany. Will create TFT afterwards.
[Xperia Z2 General] rb69:
Indonesia - available.....

+ Sony Mobile websites updated with this version and I can see UK DE PL ID .. all available with new version!

http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/software/phones/xperia-z2/

just change gb with your country code.. gb de in id th pl .....
[Xperia Z2 General] Pandemic:
Here in The Netherlands its also rolled out the 4.4.4 update for Z2 ^^
[Xperia Z2 General] victormartins:
I think Brazil will be the last to receive the 4.4.4 update, since we have Digital TV integrated. Too bad.
[Xperia Z2 General] GoldPunch:
Germany unbranded. It's out.
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
apparently, there's no 4.4.4. for 6503, only for 6502.

few guys already tried to upgrade and to build ftf but they end up wuth 314 fw...

Now...there could be two explanations....

eather Sony linked wrong fw or it's still uploading...

can anyone confirm he/she successfully upgraded 6503?
[Xperia Z2 General] an3k:
The meta-file on their server says it's 23.0.1.A.0.167 but the available file is actually 17.1.2.A.0.314 ... even PC Companion says "Update available", starts the download but cancels the update process directly before flashing. Guess we still have to wait some minutes / hours until they have uploaded the files.

Since the problem also occours for other CDAs I don't think it's a mistake but the files just are not completely uploaded yet.
[Xperia Z2 General] walkwitmeinhel:
Ok waiting for your ftf bro

Xperia Z1 C6902
[Xperia Z2 General] king demon:
FTF :/ ?
[Xperia Z2 General] nomaj:
+1
[Xperia Z2 General] bhagiratha:
Getting an error when I try to upgrade.

Is it because the phone is rooted?
[Xperia Z2 General] Jeevez:
Unlocked phone in Canada showing update available but need to do it through computer, no OTA. Have to wait until tonight to do update.
[Xperia Z2 General] lee480:
STOP ASKING AND ASKING AGAIN:

The update for D6503 have NOT been released yet.
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
Unbelievable... can't you all read?

edit:

use xperifirm and you'll get what we are talking about...

there will be many 167 fw available for download but as soon as you click on one it'll disappear...

only one is available for download - Thailand version but even that one will failed to download... with this msg

so PLEASE stop asking same question and wait like we all are...
[Xperia Z2 General] FordSierra88:
YES!

My Z2 have a Updatemessage with Kitkat 4.4.4 :)

[IMG="Kitkat 4.4.4"]https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8T9SbV-QqeoM21RX2xsc3poOUE&authuser=0[/IMG]
[Xperia Z2 General] an3k:
In fact 23.0.1.A.0.167 is released for all Xperia Z2 but the required files are not yet available for all variants of the Z2 except for the D6502 and here only for Thailand (unbranded - 1281-1813), Singapore (unbranded - 1281-1804) and Vietnam (unbranded - 1281-1788).
[Xperia Z2 General] noshatake:
PC Companion

Guys, my PC companion now normally showed the update and it is now currently downloading it... (for D6503) What do you think?
[Xperia Z2 General] TiestoFlight643:
:D D6503 Generic US ready for the update! :D
[Xperia Z2 General] rb69:
Agree. same issue here, tried updating when it says update available to 167, and it starts downloading but stops saying update not available for z2. - Indonesia

most likely server or files issues!!
[Xperia Z2 General] MichaelWT:
Is anyone in the UK receiving an update alert?
[Xperia Z2 General] Pandemic:
Bro [MENTION=4816245]funky0308[/MENTION]

I have D6503 and did you saw my screenshot ?

That is the update of 4.4.4 i guess but no time the use a pc now !
[Xperia Z2 General] ajftl:
same here tried on a mac and a pc no luck says update available then when phone shuts down says not update available ? lol wtf
[Xperia Z2 General] venom_hvx:
Confirmed! Here with a D6503 Unbranded DE receiving the new update!
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
new update isn't available.

Yes, you'll get OTA info, yes PC Companion will tell you there's a new system update but it won't download new 4.4.4 , it'll download 314.

God...is it possible that no one reads!?!

it'll be out any min but it wasn't available 5mins ago
[Xperia Z2 General] rb69:
:) people lost patient! now when pop up comes there is limit they will control patient :fingers-crossed:

so nothing wrong - this thread will grow and grow until atleast 50 people with 6503 are able to update - till then there will be hundreds of downloads unnecessarily!!
[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.
[Xperia Z2 General] Shallwhat:
Can someone tell me if this update will break my root? And if it does, is it still possible to root?
[Xperia Z2 General] edge3uk:
Update showing on D6503 generic FR... Can't do anything about it til after ten, hopefully all will be smooth sailing by then.
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
Yes...it will break root and remove recovery.

It'll patch all security holes and we'll have to find new one or use prerooted rom flashed through recovery...

So, if you want to have rooted 167 , wait on 314 because you'll need recovery...
[Xperia Z2 General] lanc3lot:
Got it ;)
[Xperia Z2 General] ajftl:
lol people are u actually able to install it? haha people are like got it? shows up got it try to install it and tell me
[Xperia Z2 General] noshatake:
How did you get it? Downloaded the Russian person's FTF?
[Xperia Z2 General] gm007:
Downloading now lets see
[Xperia Z2 General] nazzier5463:
Received an error when ready to update. Thing happen after PCC turn off the phone.

[IMG="buggy"]http://s7.postimg.org/dhtdaqk9n/Untitled.png[/IMG]
[Xperia Z2 General] luar949:
New to Xperia Z2

Hello all quick question bought a used Z2 D6503 im in the US, the previous owner had the phone rooted, will I still be able to get the OTA update once its available with a rooted Z2?
[Xperia Z2 General] lanc3lot:
We posted that already, it's not yet ready the update for D6503, hope they will fix it soon. Patience

Yes you will
[Xperia Z2 General] gm007:
Not sure maybe the server is down cause lot of people downloading at the moment.

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U can repair ur phone to original stat using pc companion if ur bootloader is not unlocked after that u can receive ota.
[Xperia Z2 General] luar949:
Is it possible to point me in the right direction regarding what to download
[Xperia Z2 General] gm007:
Download sony pc companion http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/

And repair ur phone using it.
[Xperia Z2 General] sdbsdb:
Error message during upgrade

If you see the screen shot, it comes from the pc-companion :)

The problem comes after companion donwload the firmware.

After donwloading, companion send command to switch off the gsm. The error messages comes just after because the gsm stay off :mad:
[Xperia Z2 General] Dirrtydog:
Update available in Romania for unlocked/unbranded version!
[Xperia Z2 General] sasa3342:
Update available in Serbia for unlocked/unbranded phones too.
[Xperia Z2 General] ashwiniket:
same here

yess getting same error for my Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] sasa3342:
Same problem for me as well.
[Xperia Z2 General] Credulos:
TH version available for download without error
[Xperia Z2 General] brouwerchris:
PC Companion downloaded 1.1Gb and then failed installing 4.4.4 because of unlocked bootloader, but Emma brought 4.4.4 to my D6503 in the Netherlands :)
[Xperia Z2 General] GoldPunch:
What does it mean TH?
[Xperia Z2 General] higgs_:
Goddamnit
[Xperia Z2 General] Asseel:
Failed to Install

Is everybody getting this error ?
[Xperia Z2 General] kveldrud:
YES!!! for 6503
[Xperia Z2 General] ajftl:
Soooo wtf Sony
[Xperia Z2 General] yomero911:
THailand
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
Use this one if you can't wait

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=56497661
[Xperia Z2 General] kveldrud:
waiting is no problem , problem is Sony amateur job.

1 factory reset and 2 ftf flash before I read post about this error and i think i got problem in device

IS NOT FUNNY
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
What happened, didn't get that?
[Xperia Z2 General] higgs_:
Sony's servers are down.

Try it again tomorrow (5 Nov 2014)
[Xperia Z2 General] kveldrud:
on the begining i thought the problem is on my side and i made factory reset and flash with fasttool ,after this i go on xda and.....it's not my fault, it's creapy job of sony

but i don't want to do offtop i'm a little angry now it's all
[Xperia Z2 General] funky0308:
You have every right to be angry...

One thing is to wait for fw but this...wtf is this..

Can't believe Sony did something like this...

I'm long here and never saw such lousy upgrade job...

well done Sony...
[Xperia Z2 General] nomaj:
This one works like charm! flashed with SMF on WIND IT device...
[Xperia Z2 General] V4LKyR:
Would be awesome if Jerpelea said something about this issue. (He works for Sony Mobile as a software developer, right?)
[Xperia Z2 General] ghostofcain:
That's the price you pay for being an early adopter, I intend to wait until we've got root back and the bugs are identified before I jump in. It's not just Sony, Apple often screw up .0 releases as do many others.
[Xperia Z2 General] ilMartiniano:
Also happens to me, but why it happens? especially after you download the entire update.
[Xperia Z2 General] XperiaLover:
Have faced the same problem, i have tried all possible way and thought only me, and also thought is my win 8 that drivers are not installed properly, anyway, i am trying this late night to flash the TH version and see.
[Xperia Z2 General] badyzh:
You have D6503 and have actually downloaded 17.1.2.A.0.314, which one you have already.
[Xperia Z2 General] ilMartiniano:
Ah, then download the new firmware after that error? you just have to wait then, right?

EDIT: But on 'Update Checker gives me the new version ...
[Xperia Z2 General] nreuge:
Wouldn't be at the place of the sony employee who is at the origin of this mess....
[Xperia Z2 General] Pandemic:
I have this on my pc so i dont its real or fake but i guess the last but yes then i have patients to wait ^^
[Xperia Z2 General] rb69:
quick question while acknowledging that update is still not on for 6503...

when i tried connecting 1st time - sony app downloaded full firmware (doesn't matter 314 or 167) and it tried flashing then error.

nw second time onwards it is not downloading files - rather shuldn't we have to delete already downloaded crappy files in blob_fs folders? Else it will not download new files right since it thinks 167 files are already downloaded?

can someone let me know if above is true? as in next 4-6 attempts it didnt download from servers rather it tried directly flashing and generating error.:confused:
[Xperia Z2 General] geegs8:
I guess I'm dumb. PC Companion says it can't update because I have modified fw, but it's stock .314. Or so I thought.
[Xperia Z2 General] Gandalf Greyhelm:
Hi Res Audio

As an aside to the furore...

I note that the release notes state that HiRes audio will be available via the headphones - but that the only formats mentioned are PCM and DSD.

This would seem to scorch my plan of using my new XBA-H1 headphones with my Z2 in order to have a portable HiRes (i.e. FLAC) music player.

Unless anyone out there knows otherwise?
[Xperia Z2 General] Kondzioz:
I was wondering about the same. But I think again we need to be patient, If we could come across this problem, they definitely will come up with some ideas how to fix that up right now, Im going to hold on myself and let them do the job. But if you are unwilling to wait try it, actually Im with you and I interested in results.
[Xperia Z2 General] Jiyeon90:
The sound quality is amazing on this firmware ?

Sent from my Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] Patney:
So the update actually began installing for me just 20 minutes ago... I reboot the phone per instructions after the update is finished. I discover that my phone has been reverted to 4.4.2 (from 4.4.3) and received a factory reset. Everything on my phone got deleted. Super fun stuff.
[Xperia Z2 General] edge3uk:
There is no 4.4.3 for the Z2.....
[Xperia Z2 General] Patney:
My mistake, but then it just reinstalled 4.4.2 and did a factory reset. It's the last part that is unforgivable. What the hell, Sony?
[Xperia Z2 General] Iorveth:
Actually, before, PC companion used to update and then tell me that I have the same FW. Now I try to update and it tells me that I should check my internet connection or try again later.

So maybe the servers are offline now so they can fix it? I hope so.
[Xperia Z2 General] Jiyeon90:
Why deal with pc companion when its obviously bugged atm, you can skip all trouble with flashtool

Sent from my Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] badyzh:
PC Companion has redownloaded update for me and is installing something at the moment. I guess this is a fixed update (at least I hope so). Will update the post once it's finished.

UPD: okay unbranded DE phone D6503 got the right update, 4.4.4 now.
[Xperia Z2 General] Iorveth:
Hi, before that, did you have the same problem we used to have and now it is working? if so then that means the US Xperia Z2 will get fixed too.

Thanks.
[Xperia Z2 General] iamkani:
Got it

??????™ Z 2

?
[Xperia Z2 General] badyzh:
You mean having the previous update listed as new? Sure, I've got it and now it's okay. Try OTA update from your phone first, some people mention it's working as well.
[Xperia Z2 General] Iorveth:
I installed the Russian 4.4.4 (I am an impatient person) and I gotta tell you that the sound quality is just AMAZING!

However, for some reason the sound stutter from time to time I wonder because of DSEE HX? I don't know but I hope it will go away....
[Xperia Z2 General] El.Guaje:
The headphone volume is a bit lower than 314 and I can't find x-loud option. Dynamic normalizer is not working too? I tick and I feel nothing different. With previous 4.4.2, when I tick dynamic normalizer the volume increase
[Xperia Z2 General] Iorveth:
The volume is the same for me.

I uninstalled the RU 4.4.4 and installed the US 4.4.2 (to update to 4.4.4) but still can't download.

However, DE, RU and PH can be downloaded with no problem using FlashTool.

I hope they will fix the US version now...
[Xperia Z2 General] Halzion:
I can absolutely tell the difference of the sound quality before and after this update.. great job sony
[Xperia Z2 General] LRivard:
I think the fact it cant download is a good thing, looks like sony is aware of the issue and is fixing it.

A few hours ago I used the PCC to update to 4.4.4 and it went through the update only to be 4.4.2 still at .314. NOw i can't connect to sony servers, I'm just gonna wait a day or so till Sony sorts its **** out.
[Xperia Z2 General] Iorveth:
Yes exactly, me too. However, they fixed it for DE, PH, TW, and many more except for the US which is sad because I live in the US and need the US firmware....
[Xperia Z2 General] LRivard:
I'm in Canada, will probably be live for NA at the same time yay
[Xperia Z2 General] Isley_:
All people that are using 4.4.4. is with russia firmware?
[Xperia Z2 General] SkyboneNoya:
Cool. Update available in Canada, but.. it won't download. lol open ports maybe? Hmm CAN'T WAIT! fix my audioooo please!
[Xperia Z2 General] Mushfikus:
Hey Jiyeon90,

Is the sound quality now as par with Xperia Z3? And what about the loudness through headphones? And what about the camera? Has the photo quality increased? :cowboy:
[Xperia Z2 General] sofia-captivate:
I am in canada and my pc companion shows 167 update and says no data will be lost does this mean i won't lose root?
[Xperia Z2 General] CxXRAZIELXxR:
Working Great!!

Working great 4.4.4 Germany - unbranded, updated with PCC :)

I am from Costa Rica.

What is the difference between the Country version? I have been used differente unbranded versions without issues, but I don't know what is the risk of these.
[Xperia Z2 General] m2geek:
I had to retire my Nexus 5 - I miss it dearly, I have flash-withdrawl /manytears

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Having issues downloading it here in NZ tho - keeps timing out via PC Companion -_-
[Xperia Z2 General] yakupTR:
Me too Pls feedback fixed error report ok...

Sony Xperia™ Z2

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Spaker or headphone which??

Sony Xperia™ Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] Bobeobi:
Volume

So, X-Loud & ClearPhase are gone? What about overall volume in headphones & external speakers now? :/
[Xperia Z2 General] Shaumux:
Live in India D6502, needs to be updated via PC
[Xperia Z2 General] sofia-captivate:
My pc companion won't download it fails at 2% all the time. Any solutions?
[Xperia Z2 General] yakupTR:
Where is the xloud?

Sony Xperia™ Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] Erik1805:
Still waiting here in the Netherlands. No update yet :(
[Xperia Z2 General] matqow:
There is no longer xLOUD
[Xperia Z2 General] yakupTR:
No xLoud. Sound how it turns out??

Sony Xperia™ Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] edge3uk:
I'm having the same problem here. Generic FR firmware, D6503
[Xperia Z2 General] Jiyeon90:
Yes sound quality is now on pair with the Z3, loudness is the same as before, I haven't tested the camera but according to others it has improved too!

Sent from my Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] brouwerchris:
Got update yesterday,see post # 75 of this thread.

Fastboot flashed Doomlord v7 CWM and flashed SuperSu 2.16 in recovery.Great update,thanks Sony,Doomlord & Chainfire :)
[Xperia Z2 General] Jiyeon90:
Headphones
[Xperia Z2 General] Erik1805:
Which carrier? I have T Mobile
[Xperia Z2 General] LRivard:
Issue is Sony uploaded the wrong update image, looks like sony is fixing the issue so it'll be doing the 2% hang till it's fixed on sonys end. Wish I can offer more, its stated a few times in this thread that this is the issue.

I hope it works when I get home from work tomorrow.
[Xperia Z2 General] Jiyeon90:
Battery life seems to be improved as well ?

Sent from my Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] ilMartiniano:
Successful update tonight XD. But in the official Launcher have larger icons? blind mode on

Inviato dal mio Sony xperia Z2 tramite Tapatalk
[Xperia Z2 General] Da Phoenix:
Still no update available for me. Dutch unlocked D6503.
[Xperia Z2 General] brouwerchris:
Initially KPN,after unlocking bootloader and flashing CM11 returning back to stock through Emma I got generic ROM.

This way you get updated much sooner,the price was unlocking my bootloader,but I saved my TA files before...
[Xperia Z2 General] edge3uk:
Guys check update centre again. Mine just switched to an OTA. Its installing now. 300-350 mb, cant remember. Im on 6503 generic FR
[Xperia Z2 General] Sequenzed:
6503 Generic Nordic downloading via OTA right now!
[Xperia Z2 General] edge3uk:
Yea it's official. I'm all up and running now!!!