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Xperia Z1 Compact first 14.2.A.1.142 firmware update rolling

A few days ago we saw 14.2.A.1.142 firmware getting certified for Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 along with Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra on PTCRB and it has just started rolling on Xperia Z1 Compact now officially. Out of the box Xperia Z1 Compact came with android 4.3 14.2.A.1.114 firmware and then 14.2.A.1.136 firmware was certified which has not been rolled till now but some users are now reporting directly getting 14.2.A.1.142 firmware update. 14.2.A.1.142 firmware open sources files were uploaded yesterday by Sony.

14.2.A.1.142 firmware keeps Xperia Z1 Compact on android 4.3 and is available via PC Companion and SUS, no OTA for 14.2.A.1.142 firmware seen yet. Connect your Xperia Z1 Compact to PC Companion and look for firmware update notification, if you got on  proceed as per on screen instructions. 14.2.A.1.142 firmware is still seeding so it may take time to reach your region. 14.2.A.1.142 firmware confirmed in Taiwan and Italy region as per user mag1017. At present it is not clear whether this carrier specific update or for regular variants but as soon as we get info, we will update post.

[ UPDATE – 23 FEB ]

Chinese Xperia Z1 Compact M51w got 14.2.A.1.146 firmware update

Xperia Z1 Compact 14.2.A.1.142 firmware update

Xperia Z1 Compact 14.2.A.1.142 firmware update

  • Phone – Xperia Z1 Compact D5503
  • Android – 4.3
  • Firmware – 14.2.A.1.142
  • Kernel version – 3.4.0 Build Date Jan 9
  • Baseband version – 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270028-36

Slight change in baseband and kernel is noted. No specific chnagelog is available for 14.2.A.1.142 firmware update yet.

Download Xperia Z1 Compat D5503 14.2.A.1.142 firmware ftf for manual flashing.

Download the 14.2.A.1.142 firmware ftf from below link.

Download D5503_14.2.A.1.142 (KEVIN3688)_Sony.ftf
[ via roerisi ]

After installing above file, flash it with the help of flashtool. No root needed. No need to unlock the booloader. Download flashtool from below link.

Download flashtool-0.9.14.0-windows.exe 

Follow the guide below to flash. Below tutorial is based upon Xperia Z1 flashing, same procedure goes for Xperia Z1 Compact.

How to flash Xperia Z1 Compact 14.2.A.1.142 ftf using Flash Tool Manually ?

14.2.A.1.142 firmware update has not been rolled on Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra yet. If you have already updated your Xperia Z1 Compact on 14.2.A.1.142 firmware then let us know, anything you find new. Drop your comments below.