Xperia ZR, Tablet Z Android 4.4.4 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware KitKat update rolling

Earlier today Sony updated that Android 4.4.4 is now rolling for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z and now users around the world now are reporting the update getting on their device. Meanwhile Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet users are still waiting for the update to hit their device.

10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware update is confirmed rolling on Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z now in many regions like UK, France, Germany, Taiwan, Malaysia, available over the PC Companion only.

Sony has updated the official changelog of 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware on their website as:

Better battery performance in some background applications
Email stability & performance enhanced
General improvements to MMS, Calendar, Wifi, Contacts & More
All of our latest bug fixes and enhancements

Xperia ZR 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware update

10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware update is confirmed for both C5502 and C5503 variants.

Xperia ZR 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware update

Download Xperia ZR 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware ftf

If you haven’t got the 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware update yet, then you can manually download the ftf from below and flash it using flashtool.

For C5502

Download C5502_10.5.1.A.0.283_Taiwan_Mobile_TW.ftf 

Xperia Tablet Z 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware update

Xperia Tablet Z SGP321 users have already reported the update.

Download Xperia Tablet Z 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware ftf

If you haven’t got the 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware update yet, then you can manually download the ftf from below and flash it using flashtool.

For SGP321, Vodafone UK

Download SGP321_10.5.1.A.0.283_Vodafone_UK.ftf

If you have already updated your device let us what major changes you noticed. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA (1, 2)

Xperia Z, ZL Android 4.4.4 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware KitKat update rolling

Android 4.4.4 KitKat is now officially rolling on Xperia Z and Xperia ZL as mentioned by Sony today on Twitter. Sony first rolled Android 4.4.4 update on Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra and now the older Xperia “Z” series handsets Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z have joined the list. Amazingly Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet have not been updated on Android 4.4.4 yet.

Android 4.4.4 update is released in form of 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware on Xperia Z and Xperia ZL, already confirmed rolling in many regions like UK, Taiwan, France, Germany etc.

Sony has updated the official changelog of 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware on their website as:

Better battery performance in some background applications
Email stability & performance enhanced
General improvements to MMS, Calendar, Wifi, Contacts & More
All of our latest bug fixes and enhancements

Xperia Z 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware update

Android 4.4.4 KitKat update is confirmed on both Xperia Z C6902 and C6903 handsets. 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware update is only available over PC Companion yet.

Xperia Z 10.5.1.A.0.283 OTA update

Download Xperia Z 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware ftf

If you haven’t got the 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware update yet, then you can manually download the ftf file and flash it using flashtool.

For C6603

Download C6603_10.5.1.A.0.283_SFR_FR.ftf

Download C6603_10.5.1.A.0.283_Customized_TH.ftf

Download C6602_10.5.1.A.0.283_Customized_UA.ftf

Download C6603_10.5.1.A.0.283_Customized_FR.ftf

Xperia ZL 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware update

Android 4.4.4 KitKat update is confirmed for Xperia ZL C6503 and C6503 variants.

Xperia ZL 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware update

Below you can see the about phone screenshot.

Xperia ZL C6502 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware update

Download Xperia ZL 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware ftf

If you haven’t got the 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware update yet, then you can manually download the ftf file and flash it using flashtool.

For C6503

Download C6503_10.5.1.A.0.283_Customized_RU

Download C6503_10.5.1.A.0.283_Customized_UA.ftf

Download C6503_10.5.1.A.0.283_Commercial_and_Journalists.ftf

For C6502

Download C6502_10.5.1.A.0.283_CHT_TW.ftf

Download C6502_10.5.1.A.0.283_Customized_MY.ftf

If you have updated Xperia Z and Xperia ZL over android 4.4.4 KitKat update, let us know your views on the new features spotted. Do you find it better than old android 4.4.2 update. Let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA (1, 2, 3, 4 )

Xperia Z 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware screenshot leaked – Android 4.4.4 update confirmed

Recently certified 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z has been confirmed as Android 4.4.4 update as 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware screenshot has been leaked running on Xperia Z C6603. Sony has already updated Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra on android 4.4.4 version.

Same 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware will come on Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z hopefully very soon, present firmware on these handsets has a severe battery draining issue.

10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware screenshot

Below you can see the leaked 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware screenshot.

10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware screenshot

We will keep you updated as more info comes on the 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware update rolling.

What are the bugs you are facing Xperia Z owners on present firmware, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Source – Sony Forums. Thanks Ben for the Tip!

10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware certified for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR, Tablet Z – Android 4.4.4 Coming ?

10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware has been certified at PTCRB for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet which is a higher build over previous 10.5.A.0.233 firmware update. Sony has already updated Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra on android 4.4.4 KitKat version while other Xperia “Z” series handsets are still on android 4.4.2.

10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware is believed to bring android 4.4.4 update for the time being but it can also be bug fixing update ( for the severe battery drain issue ).

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware screenshot leaked – Android 4.4.4 update confirmed.

Xperia Z 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware

Below you can see the 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware certification for Xperia Z C6603, C6606 and C6616 on PTCRB.

Xperia Z 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware

Xperia ZL 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware

Below you can see the 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware certification for Xperia ZL C6502, C6503, C6506 PTCRB.

Xperia ZL 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware

Xperia ZR 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware

Below you can see the 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware certification for Xperia ZR C5502,C5503 on PTCRB.

Xperia ZR 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware

Xperia Tablet Z 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware

Below you can see the 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware certification for Xperia Tablet Z SGP321, SGP341, SGP351 on PTCRB.

Xperia Tablet Z 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware

We will keep you updated as soon as 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware starts rolling for above mentioned Xperia handsets. Facing any bugs on present firmware, let us know. Drop your comments below.