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Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 update rolling

Today Sony Mobile has confirmed that they have started rolling Android 4.4.2 KitKat 14.3.A.0.681 firmware update for Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1 Compact. Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update for Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia Tablet Z and Xperia ZR will be coming in mid Q2 and Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia M2 and Xperia E1 will also be getting Android 4.4.2 KitKat update but no specific date mentioned for them yet by Sony.

Sony has updated the Android 4.4.2 KitKat 14.3.A.0.681 firmware build for Xperia Z1 on it’s software product page. 14.3.A.0.681 firmware update will come soon on Xperia Z1 now worldwide. As we can see currently 14.3.A.0.681 firmware update is seeding. 4.3.A.0.681 firmware is confirmed in France, Vodafone Ireland, Canada on Xperia Z1 C6906, Malaysia, Australia, Germany, Hungary, India.

[ UPDATE – 22 March ] How to Root Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware Android 4.4.2 KitKat

[ UPDATE – 20 March ] Download Voice balloon photo app from Sony – Smart Social Camera app for KitKat devices

[ UPDATE – 19 March ] Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 update rolling

[ UPDATE – 19 March ] Xperia Z Ultra 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 update rolling

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Update

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Update

Look for a PC Companion update notification as shown below and proceed as per onscreen instructions.

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 PC Companion Update India

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 C6902 India Update

You can also SUS to update Z1, update size is 1021 MB.

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 C6902 SUS update

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 SUS KitKat Update

After updating you will see around 165 applications will be optimized under “android upgrading process”. You will also see NFC firmware getting updated.

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Screenshots

About Phone screenshot below.

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware About Phone

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware Software info below

Software Version – 1272-6084_14.3.A.0.681
Customization Version – 1277-2364_R4C

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware Software info

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 Quick Settings Option

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 Notification settings

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware Notification Panel

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware Lock Screen

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware Home Screen

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 Default SMS App settings

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 answering machine

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 Camera App

Download Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf

For Z1 C6902 India / Global

Download C6902_14.3.A.0.681_Customized_IN.ftf – NEW LINK
[ via XDA user Ayush Singh ]

 For Z1 C6903

Generic France

Download C6903_14.3.A.0.681_Generic Fr.ftf
[ via XDA user auras76 ]

Singapore SingTel carrier

Download C6903_14.3.A.0.681_1276-7941_R4C SingTel SG.ftf
[ via XDA user chunlianghere ]

For Vodafone UK carrier

Download C6903_14.3.A.0.681_1276-0815_KitKat4.4.2_Vodafone-UK_By_Conan206.rar
[ via XDA user conan206 ]

Generic MEA Saudi Arabia KSA

Download C6903_14.3.A.0.681_BY_Conan206_Generic MEA_1277-2882.rar
[ via XDA user conan206 ]

Generic Nordic

Download C6903_14.3.A.0.681_Generic Nordic.ftf
[ via XDA user cklow01 ]

For Z1 C6906

Download C6906_14.3.A.0.681_Canada.rar
[ via XDA user PherChe ]

For Z1 C6493

Download C6943_14.3.A.0.681_Generic_BR_1276-7099_R4C.ftf
[ via XDA user RHBH ]

To install Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf, download Xperia Flash Tool from below and you can also refer to ours manually flashing guide.

Download flashtool-0.9.15.0-windows.exe 

How to flash manually Android 4.4.2 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf on Xperia Z1 ?

Download concerned ftfs from above links.

Note :- No Root Needed. Warranty not void, safe. Works on both Locked/Unlocked bootloaders. Below mentioned guide is for Xperia Z1

Kindly un-check the options “Wipe Data, cache, logs” if you want to protect your phone’s data after flashing.

Guide :- How to flash Android 4.4.2 Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf using Flashtool manually ?

Xperia Z 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Update Official Changelog as per Sony.

  • Camera app update to improve overall camera performance.
  • Stock email app is updated.
  • Stability, performance and battery improvements.
  • New Xperia KitKat UI as per Google’s android 4.4.2 KitKat OS.
  • Tweaked status bar and quick settings options. 2 Tabs notification panel included.
  • New UI for Sony Playstation 4. New animation and live wallpapers for lockscreen and homescreen.
  • New Sony Media apps including Walkman, Album, Movies.
  • Sony’s native stock apps updated like Message app, Call app, TrackID, TackID TV, MyXperia, SmartConnect and small apps.
  • New Xperia downloadable themes included.

As per the changelog provided by Sony it is clear that there is No 4K cam app, No TimeShift Video app, No Smart Call Handling app, No Smart Backlight Control, No Glove Mode, No Tap to Wake up feature which is spotted in Xperia Z2 KitKat firmware.

Above mentioned Xperia Z2 features can’t be given by Sony until Xperia Z2 comes in market for purchase.

Xperia Z1 KitKat changelog as per users

  • New Homescreen and locksreen wallpapers.
  • Transparent navigation bar and status bar.
  • New Battery icon.
  • No touch to wake up feature.
  • New start up screen.
  • New KitKat Boot animation.
  • Screenshot option in Power menu.
  • Calendar app updated.
  • Answering machine option in call app.
  • Manage notification settings for particular app.
  • Default SMS app settings.
  • Background Defocus app added in camera.

Rooting method for Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware will be posted soon.

If any Xperia Z1 user has got 14.3.A.0.681 firmware update then let us know. Post your screenshots and changelog. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 update rolling

A moment ago Sony officially confirmed that Android 4.4.2 KitKat update rollout for Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z Ultra has started rolling and it should come to devices very soon ( still in seeding stage ). Sony has also mentioned that they will be rolling android 4.4.2 KitKat for Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia Tablet Z and Xperia ZR in mid Q2 2014 and Xperia T2 Ultra / Dual, Xperia E1 and Xperia M2 will also be upgraded to android 4.4.2 KitKat but no specific date for rollout mentioned yet.

Just now Sony Mobile has update the Xperia Z1 Compact latest version on Software page as Android 4.4.2 KitKat, roll out starting date 19 March 2014 with build number 14.3.A.0.681 firmware. 14.3.A.0.681 firmware update on Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 has not been spotted yet on user’s handset in regions and as soon as it rolls out we will let update you.

[ UPDATE – 20 March ] Download Voice balloon photo app from Sony – Smart Social Camera app for KitKat devices

[ UPDATE – 19 March ] Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 update rolling

[ UPDATE – 19 March ] Xperia Z Ultra 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 update rolling

Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Update

Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Update

Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware Screenshots

Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 About Phone

2 Tab option is seen in notification panel > Notifications and Quick Settings.

Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 Notification Panel

New Home screen UI spotted with new battery icon, transparent navigation and status bar.

Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 Home Screen

New Start up screen.

Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 Start Up screen

Download Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf for manual flashing

#Commercial and Journalist firmware

Download D5503_14.3.A.0.681_Commercial.ftf

OR

Download D5503_14.3.A.0.681_Commercial.ftf
[ via XDA user Jozinek ]

#Generic firmware

Download D5503_14.3.A.0.681_GenericUK.ftf
[ via XDA user Darkimmortal ]

OR

Download XperiaZ1compact(D5503)_14.3.A.0.681_GenericDE_(1279-6978)unbranded.7z.001
Download XperiaZ1compact(D5503)_14.3.A.0.681_GenericDE_(1279-6978)unbranded.7z.002
Download XperiaZ1compact(D5503)_14.3.A.0.681_GenericDE_(1279-6978)unbranded.7z.003
[ via XDA user louis0815 ]

To install Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf, download Xperia Flash Tool from below and you can also refer to ours manually flashing guide.

Download flashtool-0.9.15.0-windows.exe 

How to flash manually Android 4.4.2 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf on Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 ?

Download concerned ftfs from above links.

Note :- No Root Needed. Warranty not void, safe. Works on both Locked/Unlocked bootloaders. Below mentioned guide is for Xperia Z1 and is similar for Xperia Z1 Compact .

Kindly un-check the options “Wipe Data, cache, logs” if you want to protect your phone’s data after flashing.

Guide :- How to flash Android 4.4.2 Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf using Flashtool manually ?

14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Update Official Changelog as per Sony.

  • Camera app update to improve overall camera performance.
  • Stock email app is updated.
  • Stability, performance and battery improvements.
  • New Xperia KitKat UI as per Google’s android 4.4.2 KitKat OS.
  • Tweaked status bar and quick settings options. 2 Tabs notification panel included.
  • New UI for Sony Playstation 4. New animation and live wallpapers for lockscreen and homescreen.
  • New Sony Media apps including Walkman, Album, Movies.
  • Sony’s native stock apps updated like Message app, Call app, TrackID, TackID TV, MyXperia, SmartConnect and small apps.
  • New Xperia downloadable themes included.

As per the changelog provided by Sony it is clear that there is No 4K cam app, No TimeShift Video app, No Smart Call Handling app, No Smart Backlight Control, No Glove Mode, No Tap to Wake up feature which is spotted in Xperia Z2 KitKat firmware.

Xperia Z1 Compact KitKat changelog as per users

  • New Homescreen and locksreen wallpapers.
  • Transparent navigation bar and status bar.
  • New Battery icon.
  • No touch to wake up feature.
  • New start up screen.
  • New KitKat Boot animation.
  • Screenshot option in Power menu.
  • Calendar app updated.
  • Answering machine option in call app.
  • Manage notification settings for particular app.
  • Default SMS app settings.

There is no point of giving all Xperia Z2 exclusive firmware features to other Sony devices until Xperia Z2 is available in market for purchase.

We will soon post the Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf and screenshots as soon as it is out.

If any Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 user already got this new 14.3.A.0.681 firmware update then do let us know. Post your screenshots and changelog below. Drop your comments.

[ Pics via XDA user Jozinek ]