Sony rolling out firmware update for Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra

16 October, 2013
The update brings several improvements, including to the camera and display performance.

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  • IrB
  • 03 Nov 2013

Anonymous, 16 Oct 2013dude read carefully what i wrote. i never said that the HTC... moreIts about the multibillion dollar market in Phones, in fact is the biggest money maker, it has replaced Gps, Tablets, Cameras,laptops for some and many things, not sold and replaced I phones have lost 45% of the market too pricey , Black Berry is no competition and android is ruling, Sony dumped Erickson, so now, Sony is back on. They are not as cheaply made as Koreans, that cut corners , Japanese make better quality stuff.

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    • AnonD-201436
    • M@Q
    • 30 Oct 2013

    Got the update on my Z1 last night (in UK). Downloaded wirelessly and all done in around 5 mins (even though install message said it would take around 11 minutes).

    Not taken any pics or anything yet, but all seems good with the phone. Interesting to see what 'changes' have been made to Wi-Fi connecting (as mine has been OK) and also battery life.

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      • AnonD-19038
      • iLV
      • 28 Oct 2013

      I wonder when Sony will finally release the update in the UK??!!!

      Checked the phone and PC companion, NOTHING !!!

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        • Mack
        • IVx
        • 28 Oct 2013

        I guess you guys may need use custom android rather than factory firmware.

        Because the factory firmware always think of the profit and relationship with their vendor. So the profile will be limited. What I can said the custom rom will be the best ever than factory because I use both. E.g. Samsung will never use walkman apps..also the sony won't ever use iphone features.

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          • ibj
          • 26 Oct 2013

          Daly, 16 Oct 2013Still waiting for.my ultra,,,,,,,,Malaysia Try check using sony pc companion. Mine z1 get the update when i connet to the pc

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            • AnonD-100217
            • U$4
            • 26 Oct 2013

            Has anyone got the OTA update in India?

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              • Aman
              • wiR
              • 26 Oct 2013

              bakzh0, 16 Oct 2013I really hope gsmarena would update the review of Z1 and ZU... moreOfcourse..... clear improvement in camera.... visible....

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                • Anonymous
                • sU6
                • 23 Oct 2013

                khen, 17 Oct 2013Totally agree! Sony should not release unpolished products ... morehow much are the LTE version sell?

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                  • Anonymous
                  • mg9
                  • 22 Oct 2013

                  Whats peoples build numbers for the Z1 after the update?

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                    • Pastrulo
                    • IxR
                    • 22 Oct 2013

                    AnonD-35955, 21 Oct 2013Battery life for the Z Ultra has improved a lot since the l... moreYes it has!

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                      • ibX
                      • 21 Oct 2013

                      Battery life for the Z Ultra has improved a lot since the last update.

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                        • u14
                        • 19 Oct 2013

                        Hello

                        I have update my Sony xperia z1 to Build 14.1G.2.257 now the camera clarity is very very bad rest all things remains same as earlier.
                        Pls anyone know how to downgrade to old version.

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                          • 18 Oct 2013



                          New firmware update now available in India

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                            • 17 Oct 2013

                            khen, 17 Oct 2013Totally agree! Sony should not release unpolished products ... moreName me one company that didn't have a issue with a handset when it was released and had to send out a update not long after?? Even the mighty crapple had to.

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                              • 17 Oct 2013

                              Anonymous, 16 Oct 2013dude read carefully what i wrote. i never said that the HTC... moreHtc one is suck with purple tint camera issue. I think Z1 much better than htc one

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                                • 17 Oct 2013

                                Anonymous, 16 Oct 2013dude read carefully what i wrote. i never said that the HTC... moreTotally agree! Sony should not release unpolished products to the market. I had the same issue with my Xperia Ultra. The Z Ultra is a great device highly spec but that has been badly let down by poor software design and implementation.

                                For early adopters of the Z Ultra, we felt cheated that Sony have recently released the LTE version in Malaysia at a lower price point than the version without LTE.

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                                  • nGX
                                  • 17 Oct 2013

                                  Anonymous, 16 Oct 2013dude read carefully what i wrote. i never said that the HTC... moreNot sure what you are doing with your phone but I have to inform you that my Z1's battery lasts 2 full days! People seem to forget the problems with the HTC One upon release, I traded mine for the HTC One Google Play Edition but still prefer my Z1.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • 4bF
                                    • 16 Oct 2013

                                    What about my Xperia Z? So sad it's already obsolete!!! Never again Sony.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • ibf
                                      • 16 Oct 2013

                                      AnonD-115391, 16 Oct 2013dude... are u kidding.. i have both HTC One and Z1. And HTC... moredude read carefully what i wrote. i never said that the HTC One is better than the Z1 in terms raw hardware specs(except for the display/viewing angle and the boomsound speakers but that's just my personal opinion) nor did I said that HTC One delivers better software and user experience compared to the Z1. all I'm saying is that with superior specs, the Z1 should have easily obliterated the HTC One in every department which I find, is not the case. on paper the superior specs of the Z1 should've easily blown away all competitions if only the implementation of the softwares for the bleeding edge hardwares in the Z1 are more polished and well thought after before releasing it to the market. don't get me wrong, I do love my Z1 with its superior specs and that's why i traded my HTC One for it but with all the bugs and poor implementations on the Z1 left me missing my HTC One which should not have happened in the first place due to the Z1's superior specs. I'm sure in due time and with more firmware and software updates the Z1 will definitely be a better if not the best android device for at least another 1-1.5yrs from now but Sony really needs to learn not to release an unpolished product full of bugs into the market and improve their service centres especially the ones in malaysia. glad to hear that ur Z1 can last 30-38 hours cos mine can barely reach the 6th hour mark with light/casual usage which is really poor for a 3000mAh powered device. somehow something is sucking up the juice of my Z1 battery(battery usage always report 60-70% was sucked up by the display? WTF? seriously?) leaving my Z1 always warm to the touch and me losing gaming/surfing/screen time on the device.

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                                        • 16 Oct 2013

                                        When in india ??? xperia z1