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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  • Anonymous
  • th9
  • 16 Oct 2013

AnonD-59380, 16 Oct 2013Did this update fix the bug on Ultra's display acting on its own?Wipe ur screen with clean cloth. Or get a anti-finger print screen protector.

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    • Daly
    • RIG
    • 16 Oct 2013

    Still waiting for.my ultra,,,,,,,,Malaysia

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      • lychanna
      • PWa
      • 16 Oct 2013

      Not good for cambodia

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        • AnonD-115391
        • YgD
        • 16 Oct 2013

        Anonymous, 16 Oct 2013trying really hard to love my Z1 and really hope the firmwa... moredude... are u kidding.. i have both HTC One and Z1. And HTC One no where stands close to Z1 in user experience. Z1 camera quality again is much better than HTC One. There are a few issues in Z1 for low light pictures for sure... but overall.. Z1 is much better then HTC. and display, its only brightness that differs by about 3-4% but in terms of contrast and colors... but are equally good. Infact while playing videos, I found Z1 to be much better than HTC, thanks to its X reality engine. What other bugs are you talking abt in Z1?

        On battery front, its great to see update would improve the battery for sure. Presently. My phone easily lasts around 32-38 hours without recharging on normal use which is pretty good for me.

          I really hope gsmarena would update the review of Z1 and ZU.

          Anyone who already updated their device can share the review of the update here? Did you feel the improvement?

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            • mr.kindat
            • 7Xb
            • 16 Oct 2013

            I wish it will improve the camera of my z1

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              • Anonymous
              • ibf
              • 16 Oct 2013

              trying really hard to love my Z1 and really hope the firmware will squash most if not all the bugs and flaws found in the Z1. i used to own HTC ONE before trading it for a Z1 in hopes that the Z1 will blow away the HTC ONE in all department.that however didn't happen and I am left feeling somewhat disappointed. in my opinion Sony still have a long way to go in the software department before it can seriously mount a challenge for the android market throne. the Z1 hardwares are bleeding edge technology however the software implementation for those hardwares are somewhat lacking finish and at worst really really bad. hope the firmware update will rectify and polish some of the poor software implementation especially the camera, the display, the overall user experience of the timescape UI and my personal gripe; the throw and screen mirroring bugs as I have yet to successfully connect my Z1 with any of my miracast supported entertainment center, problems that were never encountered with my previous device: HTC ONE. plus the HTC ONE's display blows away the Z1's display...PERIOD!

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                • AnonD-195870
                • K2F
                • 16 Oct 2013

                plz show the battery life after firmware update....

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                  • Anonymous
                  • N9@
                  • 16 Oct 2013

                  Good guys!

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                    • Ernie
                    • 2@R
                    • 16 Oct 2013

                    Would prefer them to upgrade the video/sound format n volume. N have the ms words for free

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                      • Zaldrich
                      • Nhm
                      • 16 Oct 2013

                      My Z ultra only has a problem with battery life. the touch is already insanely sensitive and i think that is update is going to make it over sensitive dang it

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                        • Mumbai-Indians
                        • Pxk
                        • 16 Oct 2013

                        Gsmarena Team,

                        Please re-review Z1 with new firmware & let us know latest battery endurance updates.

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                          • AnonD-196686
                          • uty
                          • 16 Oct 2013

                          When it will launch in India for Z & Z1

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                            • AnonD-19190
                            • 6Qp
                            • 16 Oct 2013

                            I love it

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                              • prince
                              • YQC
                              • 16 Oct 2013

                              sonys display and screen clearity always worst they should improve that.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • ty@
                                • 16 Oct 2013

                                lovehater, 16 Oct 2013My sony experia M dual has bad camera performance and bad c... moreIts software is still immature.
                                If searching the google, you find lots of xpeia phones problems.
                                The xperia ZL is really beautiful, but just dare not to give this brand a try.
                                Maybe it will getting better and better by learning from the problems.

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                                  • AnonD-94976
                                  • YQy
                                  • 16 Oct 2013

                                  Even Xperia Z is getting firmware update

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                                    • Jimbaran
                                    • UDM
                                    • 16 Oct 2013

                                    This update firmware will improve all performance of Z1; camera, battery life, display and all bug. I hope that update comes completely not partialy.

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                                      • Jimbaran
                                      • UDM
                                      • 16 Oct 2013

                                      Anonymous, 16 Oct 2013But will it help the poor battery life?Yes, the battery life will be improved by that firmware update. Z1 will rock the world.

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                                        • lovehater
                                        • YPg
                                        • 16 Oct 2013

                                        Anonymous, 16 Oct 2013Sony's phones are beautiful and great in specs but the soft... moreMy sony experia M dual has bad camera performance and bad calberated display too.. all sony does is to care for premium class