Much awaited Android 4.4.2 KitKat build was released for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z by Sony recently in form of 10.5.A.0.230 firmware update but unfortunately along with many cool features of KitKat it brought a very problematic battery drain bug with it. Xperia Z KitKat users on 10.5.A.0.230 firmware are reporting a battery drain issue due to Google Play Services latest version which Sony support recently acknowledged on its forum also.
Just now 10.5.A.0.233 firmware is certified on PTCRB for Xperia Z, ZL , ZR and Tablet Z which if rolled out will be the second release of KitKat build so far. 10.5.A.0.233 firmware is certified for all variants of above mentioned Xperia handsets. Check below for the PTCRB certifications screenshots.
Xperia Z 10.5.A.0.233 firmware certified for C6602, C6603 on PTCRB.
Xperia ZL 10.5.A.0.233 firmware certified for C6502, C6503, C6506 on PTCRB.
Xperia ZR 10.5.A.0.233 firmware certified for C5503, C5502 on PTCRB.
Xperia Tablet Z 10.5.A.0.233 firmware certified for SGP321, SGP341, SGP351 on PTCRB.
We will keep you updated as soon as 10.5.A.0.233 firmware starts rolling. Let us know which bugs you are currently facing on present firmware. Drop your comments below.
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Hi Anurag,
Can you please see the issue with images not getting displayed on your blogs.
I read your posts through my Xperia ZR.
Thanks.
can you please send me a screenshot.. ? many users are saying it but on my Z1 they are displaying fine...
Send me a screenshot so that I can fix the issue.
Got the issue, fixing it. :)
with my xperia ZL it is same no pictures shown. using chrome in ZL. rest of content is good.
try now once again...Please do try with some other browser also. ?
Issue fixed now on Chrome. Kindly confirm.
just tried to open recent posts on my ZL with chrome and it shows images. Thanks for fixing.
Does the android app created for this still works after the website name change??
yes app works fine... We will place a new app on Play Store with new name in a day..
I'm already on 10.5.A.0.230(C6603). Good news is they are fixing bugs. Thanx for info.
Hi i have a Sony Xperia Z tablet any chances of it getting any new firmware updates in the near future or atleast get a basic update as im unhappy with it a year into purchasing it.
I have heating issue which in 4.3 were not exist. And animation lagging + in some apps like clock setting it appears some colored lines like when you play a crashed video.
i didn't get the first build of kitkat for my xperia zr.
i'm from tamilnadu,india.
when i will get the first build of the kitkat.........................................
Hi,i'm facing problems with gyroscope on my ZL since the update to kk 10.5.A.230.
Hey bro do you know when Sony is releasing 4.4.2 for Xperia Z in India? It has been a month they confirmed for release still no update. Can we use US generic 4.4.2 for C6602 in India? Is there any issues while using it?
Hi,bhai my xperia zl recently notify me about availability of 10.5.A.0.230.but I heard about this firmware it has some battery drain issue and also mobile overheating. If sony provide. 10.5.A.0.233 can I directly download this version.Plz tell me.sry for my bad english
Hi,bhai my xperia zl recently notify me about availability of 10.5.A.0.230.but I heard about this firmware it has some battery drain issue and also mobile overheating. If sony provide. 10.5.A.0.233 can I directly download this version.Plz tell me. and sry for my bad english
Hi, do you know when the release date is? For c6602?