Sony Xperia Z gets an update, fixes sudden-death issue

22 March, 2013

Sony is now seeding the first update for the Xperia Z (C6603) flagship. Its build number is 10.1.A.1.434, the Android version stays 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and the Kernel seems to be the same - 3.4.0.

Even though there is no official change log for this unexpected update, rumors have it the new release addresses the sudden-death issue plaguing random Xperia Z (C6603) units. So, while it doesn't add any extra functionality, the update might save quite a lot of trouble for many Xperia Z owners out there.

Sony is releasing the update in stages both via the PC Companion app and over-the-air. You should check both for the update and if it isn't available for you already, it should pop up in a few days.

If you are of the impatient kind, you can follow the source link to download the update and proceed to flash it manually but, since doing so will void your warranty, you better make sure you know what you are doing.

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Reader comments

Anonymous
27 Feb 2017
mq1

Hi My Xperia Za seems to be taking pictures and making calls whilst in my pocket and I am listening to music.

Deathstroke
23 Jul 2016
v{u

My XPERIA is switching off every time I'm trying to use it.Weeks ago my phone switched off due to overheating after that this issue took place.Now my phone is not working at all.First I can turn it on by connecting it to the charger but now I can't e...

AnonD-519397
27 Mar 2016
PTF

Hello. I have problem about Xperia Z.2 days ago, when I woke up from a sleep,I can`t open my Xperia Z phone. I did remember that before I went to sleep,the battery is still 75%. I didn`t switch it off either. So I tried to press power+volume down but...