Xperia Z Ultra 14.3.A.0.681 firmware Android 4.4.2 KitKat update coming soon ?

Posted on Mar 6 2014 - 8:27pm by Anurag Kumar

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All Xperia Z family users are now waiting for the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to be rolled officially by Sony, in the mean time we posted some days back that 14.3.A.x.xxx Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware will hit Xperia Z1, Z Ultra and Z1 Compact soon and it seems it will come very soon now. A user has got 14.3.A.0.681 firmware update notification on his Xperia Z Ultra C6833 which is android 4.4.2 KitKat update.

He got 14.3.A.0.681 firmware update notification as an OTA update but no other user got the update so far. Either it is some internal build leak or is an update on some developer handset. Well check below more details about 14.3.A.0.681 firmware.

[ UPDATE – 17 March ] Xperia Z Ultra 14.3.A.0.747 firmware About Phone details pic leaked – Android 4.4.2 KitKat

[ UPDATE – 8 March ] Xperia Z Ultra 14.3.A.0.681 firmware System Dump Leaked – 4.4.2 KitKat

As per the original poster on GFan, 14.3.A.0.681 firmware is a 324 MB update if received via OTA.

Xperia Z Ultra 14.3.A.0.681 firmware info below.

Phone – Xperia Z Ultra C6833
Android – 4.4.2 KitKat
Build Number – 14.3.A.0.681
Kernel Version – 3.4.0
Baseband version – 9874-AAAAANAZQ-10270045-39

[ UPDATE – 8 March ] Xperia Z Ultra 14.3.A.0.681 firmware System Dump Leaked – 4.4.2 KitKat

After seeing the System Dump below mentioned features were present.

What is present in this KitKat update ?

Answering machine option in Call app.
Simple Home option as second launcher.

What is not present in this KitKat update ?

No 4K Video cam app.
No TimeShift Video app.
No Glove Mode.
No Tap to Wake up option.
Smart Call handling.
Smart Backlight option.

[ UPDATE – 7 March ] More screenshots of Xperia Z Ultra 14.3.A.0.681 firmware update added below with some features listed down.

No 4K recording mode is spotted in camera app, neither it is similar to new Xperia Z2 KitKat Camera app. New Battery icon seen with transparent navigation and status bar as native KitKat feature.

If above 14.3.A.0.681 firmware info is legit then we can expect Android 4.4.2 14.3.A.0.681 firmware build to hit the Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1 Compact globally soon. Either the same build or a new 14.3.A.0.xxx build will come.

If somehow after contacting the OP, 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf is out we will post it, excited guys about Android 4.4.2 KitKat update, it’s sure on verge of rolling now. Drop your comments below.

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17 Comments so far. Feel free to join this conversation.

athiban March 6, 2014 at 9:03 pm - Reply

Very excited!!!! Plz asap
slim March 6, 2014 at 9:32 pm - Reply

Hope they finally keep their promise to release it this month! Checking every single day!
chirag March 7, 2014 at 12:59 am - Reply

I m eagerly waiting the update for my xperia z ultra.sony Please release 4.4.2 kitkat fast
shehab skull March 7, 2014 at 2:17 am - Reply

This user is very lucky hahaha waiting for my xperia z 🙂
Sony is the best
Oscar March 7, 2014 at 1:35 pm - Reply

So no 4k or timeshift recording for xperia z1 ??
- Anurag Kumar March 7, 2014 at 1:38 pm - Reply
  
  Yes I think so if Sony gives it what would be the benefit of launching Xperia Z2 with that Software UI. I guess it will remain exclusive for Z2 for some months and later Sony may give it like they gave Z1 UI to all Android 4.3 phones after a very long time.
  
  P.S. Sony may end up giving 4k and TimeShiftVideo in final update, afterall above one is just internal leak or developer handset update. As per our source KitKat update is still in final stage, so it will take 1-2 weeks more to come.
Checkmeout March 7, 2014 at 9:31 pm - Reply

Looks like this is a Performance test build. There is still time for the final build..
SinaKing March 8, 2014 at 12:22 am - Reply

It Shouldn’t Support …
Maybe Z1 Get 4K Video Recording ,
Because We have the Same 20.7 MP Exmor RS With Sony G Lens !
But I think 4k video recording not going even to Xperia Z1 !
I Think This would be a Exclusive Option For New Flagship !
- Anurag Kumar March 8, 2014 at 12:24 am - Reply
  
  exactly the catch here is keeping some stuff exclusive to flagship Z2 for the time being.
  
  I just talked to my source, Tap to Wake up feature is currently present in Z1 14.3.A.0.xxx build which is in final testing, if everything goes right we may see this feature 🙂
  - Muzika March 11, 2014 at 9:58 pm - Reply
    
    @Anurag Kumar
    
    Can you also check if Timeshift video is coming on Z1? I don’t care about 4k but that slow motion feature is something I always use on my HTC One before. Would appreciate it if you can answer my question.
    - Anurag Kumar March 11, 2014 at 10:00 pm - Reply
      
      Nope mate it’s not coming actually both features 4K app and Timeshift Video are under same app < SuperVideoCamera.apk > and this app will not be given to Z1 for some time.
SinaKing March 8, 2014 at 1:04 am - Reply

We love to see ALL New Features on 2013 Flagship/Flagships ,
But i think giving Some Features ( For Example 4k Video Recording ) To 2013 Handsets will be a little irrationally From Sony Mobile Perspective !

in my opinion , Sony Will Give us all new SOFTWARE Features ,
but giving some features ( Like Glove Mode ) Need hardware Capability !
ameer March 8, 2014 at 5:02 pm - Reply

I think the main reason that the timeshift and 4k not present in this camera is that this firmware is on z ultra which only has a 8PM camera..i think the features will be there for z1 firmware