Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware was rolled on Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ulltra half a month ago which fixed the camera breaking issue on Xperia Z1 after unlocking the bootloader and brought Sony Smart camera app on Xperia Z Ultra besides some new cool Xperia Themes. Later Sony rolled android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware on Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z LTE version which brought exact same UI what Xperia Z1 now supports and Xperia Tablet Z Wi-Fi version was left out as usual.
Just now Sony has started rolling Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.577 firmware update on Xperia Tablet Z Wi-Fi SGP311/SGP312 version and is available in regions like India, UK, Australia , Indonesia, Nordic regions, US, Malaysia. Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.577 firmware update is available over PC Companion and SUS, no OTA rolled out yet. It’s a hefty 792 MB update.
Connect your Xperia Tablet Z Wi-Fi SGP311/SGP312 to PC Companion and proceed as per on screen instructions.
Official Changelog from Sony
User interface Optimization and smoother graphical experience .
New Sony UI with new home screen look and feel.
Sony’s Smart Social Camera app and downloadable camera apps.
New version of Battery STAMINA mode.
Security enhancement of Android 4.3
Download Xperia Tablet Z Wi-Fi Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.577 firmware ftf for manual updating/flashing
Download the below ftf files for Xperia Tablet Z Wi-Fi Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.577 firmware as per your region and flash manually using flashtool. No Root needed, no data is lost, no need to unlock the bootloader.
# For Xperia Tablet Z Wi-Fi SGP311 Generic US 1272-7479
Download SGP311_10.4.B.0.577_Generic US.part1.rar
Download SGP311_10.4.B.0.577_Generic US.part2.rar
[ via XDA user DdcCabuslay ]
# For Xperia Tablet Z Wi-Fi SGP311 Generic Unbranded NORDIC
Download SGP311_10.4.B.0.577_Generic NORDIC.ftf
[ via XDA user Nepturion ]
# For Xperia Tablet Z Wi-Fi SGP311 UK Unbranded
Download 10.4.B.0.577_GB.ftf
[ via XDA user SwiftSmoke ]
Check below our handy guide on how to flash manually Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.577 firmware ftf on Xperia Tablet Z Wi-Fi version.
Guide :- How to flash 10.4.B.0.577 firmware on Xperia Tablet Z Wi-Fi ?
Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.577 firmware Features / Changelog for Xperia Tablet Z Wi-Fi SGP311/SGP312
- White UI exactly similar to Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra android 4.3 look.
- New improved Smart camera app like Xperia Z1.
- New Xperia wallpapers exactly like Xperia Z1.
- You can choose new themes now, as there is “+” option tapping on it, you can download some cool themes from Sony Select app where the navigation bar and status bar color changes like to “blue” and the soft keys icons also.
- New keyboard app with One-Hand Keyboard settings.
- Tablet’s UI changes as per theme applied.
- Home screen soft icons and status bar changes as per theme applied.
- Windows Tethering option is there which allows Xperia Tablet Z Wi-fi to be paired with Windows 8.1+ PC via Bluetooth. You can connect to the mobile network from your PC without any further settings on your phone
- Performance enhancement and Bug fixing.
- Screen calibrated for more brighter display.
- Battery life, need to test it.
- Restricted profiles settings in Xperia Tablet Z for more control of multi-user settings.
- Double Tap the screen to wake up settings in display settings.
If you have updated to Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.577 firmware update on Xperia Tablet Z Wi-Fi, do let us know what major chnages you noticed. Are you facing any battery drain issue, low Wi-fi receptions signals. Drop your comments below.
hey Anurag, two questions: do you know where I can get the Chilean Generic 1272-2707, and 2nd, the FTF for Global 10.3.1.A.0.244 are broken, one is just empty space and the other one seemps corrupted
Try looking on XDA site on Tablet Z section for your regions ftf.
“FTF for Global 10.3.1.A.0.244 are broken” broken where ?
from this: https://www.gizmobolt.com/2013/08/28/xperia-tablet-z-sgp311-wi-fi-android-4-2-2-10-3-1-c-0-136-firmware-update-rolled/
where it says: Download Xperia Tablet Z SGP311 Global 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware ftf, 1st link is empty with no files, and 2nd one is corrupted and just shows words
Oops sorry my bad, by mistake wrote wrong firmware number, try this link https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzFytfpAXJmFS3VYT3FnSUpYUGc/edit
that one is the SGP312 🙁 I need the 311 one u.u
try 1st link and then click on “download” all at bottom, it may work.
tried already, but doesn’t work. Well, I guess I’ll have to wait some weeks :B
Hi anarug is there a chance that we T TX and V get the update together at the SP? Is it possible that sony roll 4.3 without certification from ptcrb. THank you happy new year
Not a chance, xt xtx xv are still in testing not rolling till 1st week of jan 2014 and hopefully for xsp should comes soon
But sony said it will have 4.3 at december? they announced it on blogs.sonymobile.com at november7 and until now they are testing it??? So sony is a lier?
They said they will start rolling 4.3 for all mentioned devices in december and they have done it, updation to 4.3 has started. It was never said that all devices will be updated in december only rollig process was to start in december and it can take as much time further
Proabaly this is that last update for xt xtx and xv and it will come as when it is ready posting such comments is not a solution, Sony doesn’t bother it actually.
So better wait when it is ready it will come afterall making a firmware is not an easy task an priority is also a different thing.
I noticed some improvement. the network name now appears correctly, even when there muchs notifications. There is quick access to brightness control from the Quick Settings menu. Notification lights are different, flashing white for Gmail. Somtimes I have a darck flashing on screen 🙁
the tablet neet to be rooted
or something like this cuz I am too worry about it
omg i made that and now i have android 4.4