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

Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 got its first android 4.3 14.2.A.1.142 firmware update yesterday which seems only a minor bug fixing update though no specific changelog is spotted so far from any user. Same 14.2.A.1.142 firmware is also expected to hit Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra but chances are very low as we are expecting direct android 4.4.2 KitKat 14.3.A.x.xxx firmware to roll on these two devices.

Just now Chinese Xperia Z1 Compact M51w which is yet not available for sale, saw Android 4.3 14.2.A.1.146 firmware update. As when it will be available for sale, users will be getting this update hopefully or which ever update is available then.

Xperia Z1 Compact M51w 14.2.A.1.146 firmware details below.

14.2.A.1.146 firmware details

Kernel build date of both 14.2.A.1.142 and 14.2.A.1.146 firmware is same i.e. 9 Jan 2014.

Download Xperia Z1 Compact M51w 14.2.A.1.146 firmware ftf 

Download the ftf file from below link. Do not cross flash the below file on Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 as it is of 3G version only.

Download [email protected]
[ Key – 7jm7 ] [ via – UXT Team , macallen ]

Download Xperia FlashTool from below link to flash the above 14.2.A.1.146 ftf file.

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 ?

Let us know whenever you get this 14.2.A.1.146 firmware update on your Xperia Z1 Compact M51w, what changes you noticed. Drop your comments below.

Sony updates Album App to version 5.4.A.0.12 – Android KitKat Support

Sony Mobile has just updated one of their media app, Album app is updated to new version 5.4.A.0.12 from previous 5.3.A.0.24 version. This new update moves album app from version 5.3.A to 5.4.A which means considerable changes in the app. At present Album app version 5.4.A.0.12 is confirmed rolling on Xperia Z series and Xperia L across many nations.

Album app version 5.4.A.0.12 brings android 4.4 KitKat Support as mentioned in the changelog which is very amusing right now, why would Sony mention android 4.4 KitKat stuff in the changelog of media app update. Well if you see clearly in screenshots below in one the screenshot taken by Sony itself, all icons in status bar are white in color which is a standard KitKat feature of Android.

[ UPDATE – 5 Feb ]

Info Eye version 1.3.04 update rolling for Xperia Z1 Camera App

Album app version 5.4.A.0.12 is rolling as OTA update, check in your update center app.

Album app version 5.4.A.0.12

Download Album app version 5.4.A.0.12

Below file is taken from our Xperia Z1 C6902.

Download com.sonyericsson.album_version5.4.A.0.12.apk

No root needed, just install above as normal apk. Confirmed working on android 4.3 devices. Android 4.2.2 or android 4.1.2 users try it by installing on your Xperia S, SL, Acro S, SP, T, V,C etc and let us know.

Album app version 5.4.A.0.12 Changelog

5.4.A.0.12 Album App

  • Updates for Android 4.4/KitKat Support.
  • Various PlayMemories Online improvements.
  • Software performance improvements.

Smooth scrolling across pictures and fast loading of thumbnails is seen.

What do you think why would Sony mention KitKat support in Album app version 5.4.A.0.12  update, is its release near than we actually expected. Drop your comments below.

Thanks Camilo Uribe, David Emanuel 🙂

Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware Update Rolling Officially – Bootloader Camera Bug Fixed on Xperia Z1

We knew that Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware update will soon come on Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra soon and Sony Mobile has just confirmed on their blog that Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware update is rolling now officially for Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra now. As both phones are getting the same Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware so we will stick only one post this time where we will post all about this firmware.

14.2.A.0.290 firmware brings Android 4.3 update on both Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra with lots of changes and updates. Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware is still seeding so might not get the notification all over the world at the same time. Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware has been confirmed on UK, India, Finland, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand region on Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra. Available via PC Companion and SUS, no OTA seen yet.

[ UPDATE – 20 Dec ]

Xperia Z1, Z Ultra 14.2.A.1.XXX firmware bug fixing update coming soon

[ UPDATE ] Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware update confirmed in India for Z1 and Z Ultra. 923.4 MB is size.

First have a look at what Sony has to say on this update. Sony Mobile’s official changelog on this Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware Update for Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra.

Project Butter performance & UI optimisation and a smoother graphical experience.

Sony’s Smart Social Camera to Xperia Z Ultra launched.

Tweaked  Messaging, MyXperia, Smart Connect, Small apps, TrackID, Sony Select apps.

Sony’s Media apps: WALKMAN, Album and Movies, with Sony Entertainment Network update.

New “Xperia Themes”, with downloadable UI packs from Sony Select app.

Android security enhancements.

Xperia Z1 Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware Update

Connect your Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra to PC companion and look for Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware update notification as shown below.

Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware Update on Xperia Z1 via PC Companion

Xperia Z1 Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware Update

Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware Update Changelog – What we noticed ?

Below mentioned changelog applies to both Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra.

  • More calibrated screen display, much brighter now. More White Screen. NO YELLOW HUE ISSUE ANYMORE 🙂
  • New Option to choose Themes “XPERIA Themes” from Sony select app. Good ones are “paid themes” rest are free which is to be downloaded via Google Play store via Sony select app.
  • Bootloader camera bug fixed on Xperia Z1 now 🙂 the best thing. ( Now Camera works fine after unlocking the bootloader )
  • Phone’s UI changes as per theme applied.
  • Home screen soft icons and status bar changes as per theme applied.
  • One-Hand Keyboard settings in there, so you can type with only hand ( right ).
  • Windows Tethering option is there which allows Xperia Z1 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.
  • Movies app 5.3.A.0.18 version, Walkman app 8.0.A.0.4 version, Xperia Home 6.1.1.A.0.8 version and Album app version 5.2.A.1.22 though for some apps higher builds were seen in leaked Xperia Z android 4.3 firmware.
  • More Smooth interface, project butter successful.
  • Touch screen more responsive now.
  • Battery life need to test for the time being.
  • Camera pic much better now, less noise was noticed though it is still present there. Camera app UI more smooth now. Change in camera click sound.
  • Stock Email app updated.
  • Xperia Support app present.
  • Better signal reception on 2G, 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi.
  • For Xperia Z Ultra specially Xperia Z1 Sony Smart Camera app now available on it.

For Xperia Z Ultra specially Xperia Z1 Sony Smart Camera app now available on it.

Got AnTuTu score of 36125 points on Xperia Z1 Android 4.314.2.A.0.290 firmware 🙂

Download Xperia Z1 Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware ftf

For all Xperia Z1 Users who have not got Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware update notification yet, can download the ftf file from below link and flash it manually on your Xperia Z1

Download for Xperia Z1 C6903

Below file is extracted from :- Software version 1274-8313_14.2.A.0.290, C6903 LTE BRANDED,  Customisation – 1276-0815_R1B, Vodafone UK

Download C6903_14.2.A.0.290_Vodafone-UK.ftf [ Updated ]
[ via XDA user gregbradley ]

Below file is extracted fro 1274-8313_14.2.A.0.290 EURO – user, C6903 LTE UNBRANDED, Customization Version: 1276-9897_R2B,  Generic NCB

Download C6903_14.2.A.0.290_Generic NCB.part1.rar

Download C6903_14.2.A.0.290_Generic NCB.part2.rar
[ via XDA user Rekoil ]

Download for Xperia Z1 C6902 INDIA

Android version : 4.3
Baseband : 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270025-26
Kernel : 3.4.0-perf-g4f35567 BuildUser@BuildHost #1 Tue Nov 19 19:53:25 2013

Download Xperia_Z1_C6902_14.2.A.0.290_GLOBAL-HSPA_IN | 948 MB
[ via XDA Legend DooMLoRD ] MD5HASH: d5c1c0aca979436edda4b85283421bd6

Xperia Z1 Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware Update

NOTE :- While flashing, Tick “No final verification” in flashtool. Use Latest flashtool only. To keep your apps, data ; Tick “Exclude data” in flashtool

As soon as we get Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware ftf for Xperia Z1 C6902 we will soon update it here.

Xperia Z Ultra Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware Update

Connect your Xperia Z Ultra to PC companion and look for a notification as shown below to update to  Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware.

Xperia Z Ultra Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware Update

Download Z Ultra Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware ftf

Download C6833_14.2.A.0.290_SG-lte.ftf | 850 MB
[ via XDA user Reb0rn ]

Z Ultra Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware Update

How to Flash manually Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware on Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra ?

Flashing manually don’t require any root or unlocking of bootloader. So juts download the ftf files from above link and proceed as per steps mentioned in below guide.

GUIDE :- How to Flash manually Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware on Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra ?

Meanwhile if any Xperia Z Ultra user has got this Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware update notification, kindly let us know we will update the post ASAP.

Main question we want to ask Xperia Z1 users, IS YELLOW HUE ISSUE STILL THERE IN 4.3 UPDATE ON Z1 ? LET US KNOW…

Drop your comments below on this Android 4.3 14.2.A.0.290 firmware update, do you like the flavor of it, what changes and bugs you noticed…While commenting do mention for which device you are talking about. If you want us to add more in the changelog, let us know…

Movies app 5.3.A.0.18 and Video Unlimited app 8.0.B.0.8 Update Rolling on Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z, ZL, ZR, L

In recent leaked Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware for Xperia Z and ZL we saw new Movies app 5.3.A.0.18 version and here it comes officially on android 4.2.2 Xperia Z devices and Xperia L. Sony rolled out Movies app 5.3.A.0.18 and Video Unlimited app 8.0.B.0.8 version update on Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z, ZL, ZR and Xperia L. Like this we hope new Album app 5.2.A.1.26 version may be rolled out soon.

Movies app 5.3.A.0.18 update brings major changes for Sony’s Movies app. Both updates available only via update center app as an OTA, look for a notification as shown below for updating movies app and video unlimited app. Sony’s Video Unlimited app is available over some regions only so you might not see the notification for it.

Movies app 5.3.A.0.18 and Video Unlimited app 8.0.B.0.8 Update

Movies app 5.3.A.0.18 Update – Features / Changelog

As per changelog mentioned in update notification from Sony :-

  • Access to new Video Unlimited app’s features.
  • High quality audio and video enhancement.
  • UI enhancement.
  • Attractive banner design and faster access to home network devices.

What we noticed…

  • In Settings menu of Movies app 5.3.A.0.18, you see two new options of “Enabling Subtitles” and “Background Playback” of video while you are using another app.

Settings menu of Movies app 5.3.A.0.18, you see two new options of Enabling Subtitles and Background Playback

Download Movies app 5.3.A.0.18

Below app is extracted from our Xperia Z1 C6902

Download com.sonyericsson.video.apk | 9.62 MB

Download Movies app 5.3.A.0.18

Download above app and install it like normal app on your Xperia handset running android 4.2.2.

Video Unlimited app 8.0.B.0.8  – Features / Changelog

No major changes noticed in this update, neither any visual changes.

As per changelog mentioned in update notification from Sony :-

  • Rent or purchase what you have selected to watch.
  • Latest motives and TV shows directly available on your enables devices.

Download Video Unlimited app 8.0.B.0.8

Below app is extracted from our Xperia Z1 C6902

Download com.sony.snei.vu.apk | 5.71 MB

Download Video Unlimited app 8.0.B.0.8

Try downloading both apps on your devices and do let us know if it works on your Xperia handset not mentioned above. Drop your comments if you notice any other changes in the app.

Download Xperia Z and ZL Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware ftf Leaked

We mentioned a few days back that a 10.4.B.X.XXX firmware build will come as android 4.3 on Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z and here it comes, yes just now XDA legends DooMLorRD and Androxyde leaked the “Commercial & Journalists” version of Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware for Xperia Z and ZL respectively. Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware has not been certified yet on PTCRB but it was about to release as per our sources and here comes the final build of Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware.

Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware is tagged as “Commercial and Journalist” version which is normally given to developers for testing various issues and now you can download it on your Xperia Z and Xperia ZL and you will come to know what you will be getting very when Sony rolls it officially.

[ UPDATE – 23 DEC ]

Xperia Z, ZL, ZR, Tablet Z Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware Rolling Officially – White UI, New Smart Camera app and Xperia Themes

Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware Features / Changelog

In short Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware on Xperia Z and ZL brought all features and UI what Xperia Z1 has in android 4.2.2 firmware.

  • White UI just like what Xperia Z1 has on Android 4.2.2 firmware.
  • New Camera app similar to Xperia Z1.
  • New Xperia home 6.1.2.A.0.1 version.
  • New Album app 5.2.A.1.26 version.
  • New Movies app 5.3.A.0.18 version.
  • New themes and wallpapers just 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.
  • No X-Reality for mobile, same old Bravia Engine 2 is there.
  • Performance enhancement and Bug fixing.
  • Screen calibrated for more brighter display.
  • Battery life, need to test it.

If you want to install the Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware on Xperia Z and Xperia ZL, let us tell you how to do that. Some things you need to know before doing it.

Note :- Not the official release, it will be rolled out soon via PC Companion. Leaked Version.

Download Xperia Z Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware ftf

Works on both C6602 and C6603

Download C6603_10.4.B.0.569_Commercial_And_Journalists.ftf | 790.39 MB
MD5 Sum: c71e7f1f0a4c548970426f0c702a1335

Xperia Z Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware

 Download Xperia ZL Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware ftf

Works on both C6503 and C6502

 Download C6503_10.4.B.0.569_Commercial_And_Journalists.ftf | 790.39 MB

How to flash manually  Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware ftf on Xperia Z and Xperia ZL ?

Note :- No Root Needed. Works on both Locked/Unlocked bootloaders. Below mentioned guide is for Xperia Z1 and is similar for Xperia Z and ZL also.

Guide :- How to flash 10.4.B.0.569 firmware on Xperia Z and ZL ?

So update to new Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569  firmware and let us know what new features you got in your Xperia Z and Xperia ZL. It will take some time now as when this firmware comes officially on Xperia Z and Xperia ZL.

Drop your comments below if you face any difficulties in flashing the ftf files of Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569  firmware, we will help you out.

Download Android 4.4.2 KOT49H OTA update zip on Nexus 4 manually

Another update by Google, Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update has just landed. Nexus 7 2012, Nexus 7 2013, Nexus 10 and Nexus 5 have already been confirmed with Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update and now it has finally come to Nexus 4 also. Though its minor bug fixing update for Nexus 4 but it brought some camera improvement for Nexus 5.

Android 4.4.2 KOT49H OTA zip packages are available for download for Nexus 4 from Google, so if you have not got notification yet, you can install it manually.

Android 4.4.2 KOT49H Update for Nexus 4

Look for a notification of Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update on your Nexus 4.

Android 4.4.2 KOT49H Update for Nexus 4

Features / Changelog

As written in Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update notification :-

  • Bug fixes and performance enhancement.

Download the signed OTA package zip from below and install it manually on your Nexus 4 using “adb sideload” method.

GUIDE :- How to use “adb sideload” method to manually update Nexus device without rooting or using custom recovery ?

Download if coming from Android 4.4.1 KOT49E to Android 4.4.2 KOT49H

Download signed-occam-KOT49H-from-KOT49E.0ec632f5.zip

Download if coming from Android 4.4 KRT16S to Android 4.4.2 KOT49H

Download signed-occam-KOT49H-from-KRT16S.4f6d2fc7.zip

About Phone of Android 4.4.2 KOT49H OTA update Nexus 4

 If you have downloaded  Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update on your Nexus 4, let us know what changes you noticed. Are you still experiencing the bugs, drop your comments below.

Download Android 4.4.2 KOT49H OTA update zip on Nexus 10 Manually

Android 4.4.2 KOT49H has just been confirmed on Nexus 10 tablet also by many users. Previously Nexus 4, 5, 7 ( 2013 , 2012 ) tablet users were reporting about getting Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update on their device and now it has finally landed on Nexus 10 tablet also. Google has rolled out Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update as a bug fixing update over previous Android 4.4.1 KOT49E build.

Android 4.4.2 KOT49H OTA zip package is now available foe download if you haven’t got notification yet, then you can just manually update your Nexus 10 tablet.

Android 4.4.2 KOT49H Update for Nexus 10 Tablet

Check in your update system area, you must have notification of Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update on your Nexus 10 tablet like this.

Android 4.4.2 KOT49H Update for Nexus 10 Tablet

Features / Changelog

As written in Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update notification :-

  • Bug fixes and performance enhancement.

Download the signed OTA package zip from below and install it manually on your Nexus 10 tablet using “adb sideload” method.

GUIDE :- How to use “adb sideload” method to manually update Nexus device without rooting or using custom recovery ?

Download if coming from Android 4.4.1 KOT49E to Android 4.4.2 KOT49H

Download signed-mantaray-KOT49H-from-KOT49E.f9195e9c.zip

Download if coming from Android 4.4 KRT16S to Android 4.4.2 KOT49H

Download signed-mantaray-KOT49H-from-KRT16S.1df84726.zip

About Phone of Android 4.4.2 KOT49H OTA update on Nexus 10

Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update has not brought much for any Nexus device except Nexus 5 but still some improvements are there under the hood.

Update your device today and let us know what changes you notice in this new Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update. Drop your comments below.

Download Android 4.4.2 KOT49H OTA update zip on Nexus 7 2012 3G,Wi-Fi Model manually

Android 4.4.2 KOT49H has stepped up, second bug fixing update from Google on Nexus devices. Fortunately all variants of Nexus viz. Google Nexus 4, 5 and Nexus 7 ( 2012 , 2013 ), Nexus 10 tablet has been updated with this Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update. Android 4.4.2 KOT49H has brought some camera improvement and minor bug fixing update on Nexus 5 while for other devices it seems only a minor bug fixing update.

Google has made OTA zip package of Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update available for download and install manually on Nexus 7 2012 3G and Wi-Di model. Download packages from below links if you have not got OTA notification yet.

Android 4.4.2 KOT49H Update for Nexus 7 2012 Tablet

Android 4.4.2 KOT49H build available for both 3G and Wi-Fi model.

Android 4.4.2 KOT49H Update for Nexus 7 2012 Tablet

Features / Changelog

As written in Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update notification :-

  • Bug fixes and performance enhancement.

Download the signed OTA package zip from below and install it manually on your Nexus 7 2012 using “adb sideload” method.

GUIDE :- How to use “adb sideload” method to manually update Nexus device without rooting or using custom recovery ?

# For Nexus 7 2012 Wi-Fi

Download if coming from Android 4.4 KRT16S to Android 4.4.2 KOT49H

Download signed-nakasi-KOT49H-from-KRT16S.d72d1413.zip

# For Nexus 7 2012 3G

Download if coming from Android 4.4 KRT16S to Android 4.4.2 KOT49H

Download signed-nakasig-KOT49H-from-KRT16S.11dca0a5.zip

Update your Nexus 7 2012 tablet today on Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update. Users are facing some battery issue with more screen time so if you have downloaded it and installed, let us know was it worth ?

Drop your comments below.

Download Android 4.4.2 KOT49H OTA update zip on Nexus 7 2013 LTE,Wi-Fi Model manually

Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update came very fast, just now spotted on Google Nexus 4, 5, 7 ( 2012 ), 7 ( 2013 ) and 10. In no time Google rolled Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update as a bug fixing update over previous Android 4.4.1 KOT49E update. No major improvement was seen in Android 4.4.1 KOT49E  update on Nexus 7 2013 tablet.

OTA update zip packages for Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update are available for download and manually installing on Nexus 7 2013 LTE and Wi-Fi model. Download the signed packages from below links.

Android 4.4.2 KOT49H Update for Nexus 7 2013 Tablet

Download packages are available for both models Wi-Fi as well as LTE.

Android 4.4.2 KOT49H OTA update on Nexus 7 2013 LTE version

Features / Changelog

As written in Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update notification :-

  • Bug fixes and performance enhancement.

Download the signed OTA package zip from below and install it manually on your Nexus 7 2013 using “adb sideload” method.

GUIDE :- How to use “adb sideload” method to manually update Nexus device without rooting or using custom recovery ?

# For Nexus 7 2013 Wi-Fi

Download if coming from Android 4.4.1 KOT49E to Android 4.4.2 KOT49H

Download signed-razor-KOT49H-from-KOT49E.53b653b9.zip

Download if coming from Android 4.4 KRT16S to Android 4.4.2 KOT49H

Download signed-razor-KOT49H-from-KRT16S.6216288d.zip

# For Nexus 7 2013 LTE

Download if coming from Android 4.4.1 KOT49E to Android 4.4.2 KOT49H

Download signed-razorg-KOT49H-from-KOT49E.8acb05ed.zip

Download if coming from Android 4.4 KRT16S to Android 4.4.2 KOT49H

Download signed-razorg-KOT49H-from-KRT16S.f221553a.zip

About Phone of Android 4.4.2 KOT49H OTA update on Nexus 7 2013 LTE version

Ghost Touch bug has been rectified in Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update on our Nexus 7 2013 Tablet. Volume Slider is also working now.

If you have updated your Nexus 7 2013 Tablet on Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update, then let us know your reviews on it. Are you still facing bugs on it, drop your comments below stating the bugs and improvements you noticed on it.

Download Android 4.4.2 KOT49H OTA update zip for Nexus 5 manually

Within such a short time period Google rolled Android 4.4.1 KOT49E update as a bug fixing update for Android 4.4 KitKat and just now we can confirm that Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update is also rolling for Nexus devices. Android 4.4.2 KOT49H has been confirmed on Google Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 2012 ( Wi-Fi , 3G Models ), Nexus 7 2013 ( Wi-Fi. LTE Models ) and Nexus 10 tablet by many users.

Some are directly getting Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update from Android 4.4 and some are getting from android 4.4.1 KOT49E build. OTA package for Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update for above mentioned Nexus devices are now available for download and manual installation.

Android 4.4.2 KOT49H Update for Google Nexus 5

As like  Android 4.4.1 KOT49E update was basically rolled to lift the bugs in Nexus 5 and it’s camera same is the case with Android 4.4.2 KOT49H, it is basically rolled for it.

Android 4.4.2 KOT49H Update for Google Nexus 5

Features / Changelog

As written in Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update notification :-

  • Improves Nexus 5 camera with faster shooting ( less shutter lag and motion blur ).
  • Faster and more accurate focusing.
  • Screen calibrated for more better white color.
  • Bug fixes and performance enhancement

Features Noticed by Us

  • More Free RAM now.
  • Camcorder is Dark now.
  • Ops App giving FC error.

Download the signed OTA package zip from below and install it manually on your Nexus 5 using “adb sideload” method.

GUIDE :- How to use “adb sideload” method to manually update Nexus device without rooting or using custom recovery ?

Download if coming from Android 4.4.1 KOT49E to Android 4.4.2 KOT49H

Download signed-hammerhead-KOT49H-from-KOT49E.537367d5.zip 

Download if coming from Android 4.4 KRT16M to Android 4.4.2 KOT49H

Download signed-hammerhead-KOT49H-from-KRT16M.b3d1f307.zip

About phone of Nexus 5 Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update

If you have updated your Nexus 5 on Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update then let us know do you find any improvement in Camera or is it same just like before.

Google pushing Android 4.4.2 KOT49H update in such a short interval of time clearly indicates that there ares till bugs present on Nexus 5 firmware. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Tablet Z Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.407 firmware certified

Another Sony product certified for Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, yes Xperia Tablet Z SGP321 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.407 firmware has been certified on PTCRB dated 25 June. 5 days ago we saw Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware  update on  Xperia ZL C6503 and one day ago Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware  update on  Xperia Z C6603.

[ UPDATE ]

Xperia Tablet Z SGP321 Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update Out

Xperia Tablet Z SGP321 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.407 firmware certified by PTCRB

Xperia Tablet Z Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.407 firmware certified by PTCRB

Soon we can expect now that Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean will hit Xperia Tablet Z SGP321. Sony has been busy now updating all their Xperia 2013 and Xperia 2012 line up. We only expect it to be a bug free update whenever it comes.

A few days ago, Rooting kit for Xperia Tablet Z SGP321 android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware was made available by DooMLoRD. If you want to root your Xperia Tablet Z then use the version 14 of DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit.

Install Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 ftf file

4 days ago Sony hit android 4.2. Jelly Bean to Xperia ZL C650X variants with Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware and now Xperia Z C6603 has been reported with the same Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware update 🙂 Good News finally Sony brought it out fast. Xperia Z Jb .423 update confirmed in Spain, Hong Kong.

[ Update – 25 June ] HSPA+ Version Xperia Z C6602 has got an update in Taiwan also. Just now we have seen users reporting to us as they got update notification in  Uruguay. Still no update seen in UK region.

[ Update – 27 June ] Update confirmed in India.

[ UPDATE ]

Xperia Z C6602, Xperia ZL Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update Rolled out – UPDATE now

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware details

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware details

  • Android – Jelly Bean 4.2.2
  • Phone Model – Xperia Z C6603
  • Baseband version – 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110049-34
  • Build Number – 10.3.A.0.423 firmware
  • Kernel – 3.4.0-gba62870 BuildUser@BuildHost #1 Mon May 27 09:22:25 2013

Xperia Z C6602 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware details

 Xperia Z C6602 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware details

Guide on How to Root  Xperia Z C6603/C6602 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware by DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v15  ?

Xperia Z C6603 / C6602 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware update via PC Companion

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware is rolling now, check it via PC Companion. Connect your Xperia Z to PC Companion and see whether you have got any update notification like this as shown below.

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware update via PC Companion (2)

C6602 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware update via PC Companion

Xperia Z India C6602 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware update via PC Companion

Install Manually Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware ftf file

Well the Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware update is definitely region dependent so you will get this soon in your region, well if you haven’t go it yet and don’t want to wait you can flash manually Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423  firmware ftf file on your Xperia Z C6603.

Download the Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware ftf file

Below mentioned downloaded file is extracted from the following device. Ftf files working for both locked as well as unlocked bootloaders.

  • Branding – Generic ES (unbranded), Country Spain.
  • Customization Version -1270-6697_R4B
  • File System Version – GLOBAL-LTE_10.3.A.0.423
  • Software Version – 1269-5309_10.3.A.0.423 GENERIC

Download C6603_10.3.A.0.423_Generic ES.part1.rar I 512 MB
MD5 Sum: 670c466c3ecb4e4758803b8ac720d0b9

Download C6603_10.3.A.0.423_Generic ES.part2.rar I 242 MB
MD5 Sum: 0061af012ae781601ed9bfb5427ade59

OR

Download C6603_10.3.A.0.423_Generic ES.ftf I 0.7 GB

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 HONG KONG region ftf posted below…

Download C6603_10.3.A.0.423_Generic HK.ftf I 0.7 GB

or

Download C6603_10.3.A.0.423_R2B_Generic_HK.ftf I 717 MB

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 SINGAPORE region ftf posted below…

Download C6603_10.3.A.0.423_R4B_Generic_SG.ftf I 725 MB

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 GERMANY region ftf posted below…

Below mentioned downloaded file is extracted from the following device. Ftf files working for both locked as well as unlocked bootloaders.

  • Branding – Generic DE (Unbranded/Germany)
  • Customization Version -1270-6697_R4B
  • File System Version – GLOBAL-LTE_10.3.A.0.423
  • Software Version – 1269-5309_10.3.A.0.423 GENERIC

Download C6603_10.3.A.0.423_Generic DE.part1.rar | 512 MB
MD5 Sum: a2d1035375d621bd57e0a06b8f421a0b

Download C6603_10.3.A.0.423_Generic DE.part2.rar | 223 MB
MD5 Sum: 886f15aa994e6feb85245fee7f6a81d2

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 CENTRAL EUROPE region ftf posted below…

Download C6603_10.3.A.0.423_Central_Europe_1.ftf  | 710 MB

Download the above 2 files and flash in on your Xperia Z C6603, they should work on every C660X variant device. Check our below guide on How to flash the ftf file on your Xperia Z C6603.

Download the Xperia Z C6602 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware ftf file

Below posted ftf file works on both locked / unlocked bootloaders and is extracted from

  • Branding – INDIA
  • Customization Version -1271-0334_R2B
  • File System Version – GLOBAL-LTE_10.3.A.0.423
  • Software Version – 1269-5309_10.3.A.0.423 GENERIC – user

Download C6602_10.1.A.1.434 INDIA_Unbranded.ftf I 764 MB

  •  Branding – Generic US (Unbranded USA)

Below Xperia Z v4.2.2 Generic USA FTF is divided in two parts, please download both parts.

Download Xperia_Z_C6602_10.3.A.0.423_Generic US.zip I 236 MB
MD5 Sum: 1ec9c46bf23dad5545f43f752986a682

Download Xperia_Z_C6602_10.3.A.0.423_Generic US.zip I 512 MB
MD5 Sum: 1dcf1a767c9f92993143746b82f84e4f

( Below mentioned guide is same for every Xperia  Phone, we have used the guide with Xperia P).

Guide on How to Flash manually Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423firmware  ftf file ?

Rooting Xperia Z C6603/C6602 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware

Xperia Z C6603 / C6602 has been rooted successfully as their new  Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware rolled out. To Root, you need to download  DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v15 and then run the script and proceed as per screen instructions shown to you.

Guide on How to Root  Xperia Z C6603/C6602 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware by DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v15  ?

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware review / chnagelog / screenshots. We expect the same features and updates as Xperia ZL got in it’s Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update.

Thanks josman91 for screenshots 🙂

  • XZ JB .423 much smoother than previous version.
  • Superior Auto mode takes better pictures, indoor locations.
  • No Screenshot option in power menu, means now you have to take screenshots by the combination of “Power + Volume down” button.
  • New Lock screen lags a bit, takes time to load.
  • Camera is loading slow, taking around 5-7 seconds.
  • DualShock 3 Wireless Controller Settings option.

 How to take screenshots in Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware ?

  • Press Power + Volume down button together for a second to take the screenshot on the following screen 🙂

Sony Posted an official  Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware changelog as…

Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean has also been listed for Xperia Z C6603

If you have already got this update do mention in comments your region and the review with bugs and changelog.

NFC Bug fixing Xperia S,SL Jelly Bean Update coming in Week 28 of July

Well it looks Sony Mobile Support is listening to the users now, many users are reporting about the bugs which are present in the Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 and 6.2.B.0.211 firmware. As per now it is hinted that a new Xperia S LT26i and Xperia SL L26ii Jelly Bean update is about to roll fixing NFC bug issue

How to Flash Xperia S, SL Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 World-India ftf file ?

As per now Jelly Bean  6.2.B.0.211 firmware will be landing only in certain locations only and if you have not got notification yet then you can update manually by visiting below link.

Manually Install Xperia S LT26i /SL/Acro S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware ftf file – Official Update

Xperia S, SL Jelly Bean – NFC Bug Fixing Update in Week 28 of July

Users are reporting that while using NFC on Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 and 6.2.B.0.211 firmware nothing happens after “touch to beam” option. Well on reply to this, Sony Xperia Support Member “Johan” replied that a new NFC bug fixing update will be rolling out in the Week 28 of July i.e during the period 8 July 2013 to 14 July.

NFC Bug fixing Xperia S,SL Jelly Bean Update coming in Week 28 of July 2013

Main bugs in Xperia S, SL Jelly Bean  6.2.B.0.200 and 6.2.B.0.211 firmware

  • 1080p full HD resolution video capture lags a lot, though 720p HD Video mode is working fine.
  • Battery Drain and Heating is a serious issue. Battery is draining at 2x speed as compared to ICS for many users. Phone gets heats up to 45-48C in 15 minutes of continuous usage. Though official support claiming that battery stabilizes after a  week but nothing like that happened.
  • 2G Mobile Data connectivity issue. On 2G mode mobile data runs very slow, we are able to connect to internet but no able to download or surf anything. Error 927 pops up on Google Play disallowing us to download anything.
  • Wi-Fi issues, people are not able to connect over Wi-Fi. Either the Wi-Fi don’t detect any router of if it does you are not able to connect over it. Though Wi-Fi issue resolved for us after doing factory data reset.

Well in case we want to tell you that Sony Xperia Support has looked to “2G Mobile Data connectivity issue” and it is hopefully fixed in upcoming updates as we can by seeing the response from official Sony Xperia Support member.

2G Mobile Data connectivity issue Bug Fixing update on Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware Xperia S

Another minor bug is that, whenever battery is low to 14%, Xperia S, SL users on Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 and 6.2.B.0.211 firmware gets a notification of “Switch to Stamina Mode for power management” but actually Xperia S and SL doesn’t have any Stamina Mode. So it’s a minor bug, warning should be switching on to “Extended battery Mode”.

Well Sony Xperia Support made it clear that Xperia S and SL on Jelly Bean will not be supporting Stamina Mode ever confirmed.

No Stamian Mode for Xperia S and SL on Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 and 6.2.B.0.211 firmware Confirmed.

As per now many answers have been cleared by these statements by official Sony Xperia Support. Well we are now looking forward to 28 week of July for the upcoming update and seeing which bugs will be fixed or not.

If you have updated to Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 and 6.2.B.0.211 firmware please do let us know which bugs you are facing mentioning your  region and phone in the comments, it will help us to identify the bugs and then they can be reported over to official support.

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware Screenshots Leaked

Xperia Z users, here is something for you which is just leaked. XDA Recognized Developer DooMLoRD has leaked Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.4 Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware screenshots which is definitely from an early build of Jelly Bean. A week ago on 4 June PTCRB has listed new firmware for Xperia Z C6606, C6616 (North American Version) as 10.1.1.A.1.319 and 10.3.A.0.407. The 10.3.A.0.407 firmware seeems to be an early build of expected Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean version launching for Xperia Z.

How to Flash Xperia ZL C6503 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware ftf  file

Xperia Z Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware Details

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware Details

  • Model Number – Xperia Z C6603
  • Android – 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
  • Baseband version – 9x15A—————-
  • Kernel Version – 3.4.0—-
  • Build Number – 10.3.X.X.XXX

It seems that kernel has not been changed as per now, it is still on 3.4.0

All below pictures are courtesy of XDA member DooMLoRD

Xperia Z Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware Leaked Screenshots

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware Leaked Features

  • Old kernel 3.4.0 is seen with some Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware build number.
  • Transparent Notification bar as seen is Xperia UL interface.
  • Transparent On-Screen-Keys bar similar to Xperia UL UI.
  • Display settings has new option “Day Dream” and “Quick Settings” option allowing you to add more number of settings option in notification panel.
  • DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller settings are present in new Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware leaked for Xperia Z C6603.
  • New re-designed Xperia Home launcher.
  • New Small App feature – You can now make any widget into small apps 🙂
  • Movies app has some new features.

Now you can access camera from lock screen, means it’s something like a lock screen widget now please check the above gallery.

XDA member DooMLoRd has posted the screenshots saying that this build is very smooth. It is speculated that it may roll out till the end of month June, just a rumor only still. Home Screen on leaked Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean for Xperia Z C6603 read as “13 June Thursday, 6.38 am”  and the phone carrier as “Idea” surely it is from India.

DooMLoRD has hinted that something more is coming now, stay tuned 😛

What do you think guys regarding this leak of Xperia Z Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware Screenshots and features. Do let us know in comments, as we can expect the new firmware soon 🙂

[ via – XDA member DooMLoRD ]

Xperia Z Ultra Photo Leaked from Sony Mobile France Press Invite in Paris on 4 July

Something big is cooking at Sony Mobile Communications now, yes this is the sound of  new range of Xperia smartphones as Sony’s first phablet. Xperia Z Ultra, rumored as Xperia ZU and codenamed as Xperia Togari‘s first teasing image has been leaked now. The image of Xperia Z Ultra which shows the side of it is from a Sony Mobile France’s Press invite which is going to take place in Paris on 4 July.

Sony Mobile France Press meet at Paris on 4 July 2013

The snapshot from Sony Mobile France Press meet invite at Paris on 4 July read as “Sony Mobile vous réserve une surprise de taille” which is translated as “Sony Mobile offers a big surprise“. It also read as “Jeudi 4 Juillet a 9h30” Paris 09 “N’oubliez pas de le noter dans vos agendas” which means “Thursday, July 4 at 9:30 am” Paris 09 “Do not forget to mark your calendars“. A pen has been used to write this, which may depict that Xperia Z Ultra as rumored till now will come with a stylus pen or pencil as an input device just similar to Samsung Note 2.

Check the Sony Mobile France Press meet invite below which rumored shows the first impression of Xperia Z Ultra or Xperia ZU Tograi in the photo…

Xperia Z Ultra Photo Leaked from Sony Mobile Press Invite in France

It surely depicts the launch of new Xperia product. No name has been mentioned but by looking at the pic it is speculated as Xperia Z Ultra or Xperia ZU Togari. This will be the first product in the phablet range from Sony which will be put against Samsung Note 3. Till now it’s just a rumor only. A few days ago we saw a press invite of Sony in the Germany which will be held on 25 June and Xperia Z Ultra pic leaked with cat on top with some specifications.

By looking at the photo leaked above, it is seen that the device or Xperia Z Ultra is definitely a phablet, with power button at side, earphone jack, volume up and down buttons just similar to Xperia Z. Camera dedicated button is also there at the bottom side. It looks very thin from side, we posted it’s dimension as 179.2 x 92 x 6.5mm. An uncertainty is there on the water and dust resistant capability of this phablet as you noticed that earphone jack is not covered up, it’s open. Well let’s see what it comes with as soon it is going to be unveiled.

25 June or 4 July is not very far, soon we will see the launch of Sony’s first phablet. Are you excited about it ? Yes we are…do let us know your views regarding this phablet.

Manually Install Xperia S LT26i /SL/Acro S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware ftf file – Official Update

Good news for all Xperia S LT26i, Xperia SL LT26ii and Xperia Acro S LT26w users that Sony has officially rolled out android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware update which is a bug fixing update for previous android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware which was rolled on 30th May. It is a great news that finally Sony rolled it out very soon 🙂

[ Update ] – 26 August

Xperia S,SL,Acro S 6.2.B.1.96 firmware Rolled NOW – Major Update fixed 1080p HD Video Lag, Volume Up button bug.

How to Flash Xperia ZL C6503 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware ftf  file

How to Flash Xperia S, SL Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 World-India ftf file ?

Download leaked Xperia Z Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.407 firmware ROM

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware Screenshots – Features Leaked

[ UPDATE ]

Xperia S, SL, Acro S 6.2.B.1.96 firmware Screenshots,Changelog Leaked[ 2G Data, 1080 HD video lag, White Balance distortion bug, Volume up/down button bug – ALL FIXED, No Confirmation regarding Wi-Fi and Battery drain bug ]

Xperia S LT26i /SL/Acro S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware

The update has rolled out today just now, as reported that update has landed to more in Middle East and Russia region as per now. We have not got the update notification in India yet on our Xperia SL but got on our Xperia S, still we have managed to get some info on this Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware.

Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware update confirmed in regions like India, Slovakia, Libya, UK, Iran, Egypt, Lebanon, Poland, Latvia. 

Xperia S LT26i Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware details

Xperia S LT26i Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware details

Xperia SL LT26ii Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware details

Xperia SL LT26ii Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware details INDIA

  • Phone Model Number – Xperia SL LT26ii (AAD-3880120-CV)
  • Frequency Bands Supported – GSM: 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS FDD: Band I/Band II/Band V/Band VIII
  • Android Version – 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
  • Baseband version – 8660-AAABQOLYM-314010-35
  • Kernel Version – 3.4.0+
  • Build Number – 6.2.B.0.211 firmware.

Xperia S LT26i and Xperia Acro S LT26w Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware details will be uploaded soon as we get them. Both Kernel and baseband version has been changed.

Now let’s update our phone. All three sets Xperia S, SL and Acro S have been updated with same Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware, so updating steps via PC Companion and SUS or manually flashing ftf remains same.

Update Xperia S LT26i / Xperia SL LT26ii / Xperia Acro S LT26w to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.2firmware via PC Companion

Connect your phone to PC companion and do look for the notifications just like below, if you see a notification for Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware update, then proceed as per screen instructions given.

Xperia S LT26i to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware update via PC Companion software

Update Xperia SL LT26ii to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware via PC Companion

As when you finished updating your phone reboot it, first reboot is always slow.

Update Xperia SL LT26i ito Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware via Sony Update Sevrice (SUS)

If in any case your PC Companion is not showing any android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware update notification then you can also try via SUS. If you don’t have it, then download it from given below official links.

Download Sony Update Service I 40.31 MB

Update_Service_Setup-2.13.2.40.exe

After installing on your PC, open it now switch off your phone. Wait for 30 seconds, connect your phone to PC simultaneously pressing “volume down” key, if phone is successfully connected then green light is lighted upon. Now proceed with on screen instructions.

We hope now you are now able to update your phones by official methods, well if you haven’t got the update notification yet then you can also update manually by flashing the ftf files.

How to Update Manually Xperia S LT26i / SL LT26ii / Acro S LT26w by  Flashing Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211firmware ftf file ?

First of all we need ftf files for each phone, download it from given below links.

Download Xperia S LT26i android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware ftf file

Files extracted from Xperia S LT26i SI number 1257-8080

 Download LT26i_6.2.B.0.211.1257-8080_LBI.ftf I 508.64 MB

OR

Download LT26i_6.2.B.0.211.1257-8080_LBI.ftf I 508 MB – Google Drive Link

OR

Download LT26i_6.2.B.0.211.ftf I 508 MB – Link by XDA member DooMLoRD

MD5sum: 5dd820af1dddf10bc7b6fcdfb91418d7

OR

Download LT26i_6.2.B.0.211.1257-8080_LBI.ftf I 508.16 MB

MD5 Sum: 5dd820af1dddf10bc7b6fcdfb91418d7

Download Xperia SL LT26ii android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware ftf file

Files extracted from Xperia SL LT26ii European / Global version

Download Xperia SL (LT26ii)_6.2.B.0.211_World.ftf I 506 MB – Recommended Link for Indian / World Users  [ Updated June 17 ]

Download LT26II_6.2.B.0.211_欧版.ftf I 776 MB

OR

Download LT26II_6.2.B.0.211_European_Version.ftf I 776 MB

OR

Download LT26ii_6.2.B.0.211.ftf I 506.24 MB –

MD5 Sum: 0b52e63515f917b8141cabeed59fa0ad

Download Xperia Acro S LT26w android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware ftf file

Files extracted from Xperia Acro S LT26w SI number 1266-4264

Download Sony Acro S_6.2.В.0.211_​si 1266-4264.ftf I  509 MB

OR

Download Sony Acro S_6.2.В.0.211_si 1266-4264.ftf I 508.8 MB

OR

Download Sony_Acro_S_6.2.B.0.211.ftf I 508.84 MB

MD5 Sum: 5e7aaabb0e66f8a2bc1a503eaece8151

How to flash Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware ftf file manually on Xperia S / SL / Acro S ?

Flash the above ftf files on your unlocked bootloader phone as well as on locked bootloaders. To flash you need the Xperia Flash Tool, please follow our given below guide to flash the ftf files on your phones.

GUIDE : How to Update manually Xperia S / SL / Acro S phone by flashing Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware ftf file  via Xperia Flash Tool ?

We hope now you are successfully able to update your phone via any of the above mentioned methods.

PROBLEMS / CHANGELOG / REVIEW Xperia S LT26i /SL/Acro S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware

All regions have not been hit by the android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware update yet, so no exact changelog is available now. We will post the review as soon as we update our phone and all the bugs which are expected to be fixed in this update. First reboot is taking very long time now.

Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware update Changelog

  • No Stamina  Mode, same extended battery mode is there.

No STAMINA MODE in Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware update Xperia S

  • Same 685 MB RAM as it was in 6.2.B.0.200 firmware.
  • Wi-Fi bug fixed, connecting very fast now 🙂
  • 1080P HD video recording still lags.
  • NO HDR mode in camera settings.
  • GPS issue bug fixed 🙂
  • 2G Data connectivity issue is still there.
  • Battery draining at same 2x speed more faster as compared to ICS.

Basically what users are now reporting that, SONY has not fixed any bugs except for that Wi-Fi issue and GPS. All bugs ares till present in this update. :/ We are checking the battery drain issue now and Wi-Fi also again. If to sum up Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware update only FIXED Wi-Fi bug, nothing more, every bug from Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware is still present, overall it’s again a disappointing update from Sony 🙁

If you have got the notification in your area, please do let us know in comment section and also post your screenshots and changelog. Are bugs have been fixed or not, if you see any please report them below.

Request to every user commenting, please do mention your region in which you got update .200 or .211 JB and the list of problems / bugs you are facing with screenshots if possible, it will help us to list all bugs and make a change log which we can forward to official Xperia Support.

Xperia Ion HSPA LT28h Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware certified by PTCRB

A news of relief for Xperia Ion HSPA Lt28h users that new Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware has been certified by PTCRB on  June after they previously certified 6.2.B.0.204 firmware. Sony recently rolled out Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.204 firmware for Xperia S LT26i, Xperia SL LT26ii and Xperia Acro S LT26w but soon many users have reported some serious bugs in the firmware. So Sony decided to update the firmware for Xperia S, SL and Acro S as 6.2.B.0.211 which will be rolled out in the 23-24 week of 2013.

[ OFFICIAL UPDATE – 26 June ] – Xperia ION LT28i Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 Rolled out 🙂

Guide Flashing STEPS – Manually installing Xperia Ion LT28i / LT28h Android 4.1.2 OFFICIAL Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 ftf file 

Manually Install Xperia S LT26i /SL/Acro S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware ftf file – Official Update

Xperia Ion HSPA LT28h Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware certified by PTCRB

On 30 May, Sony Xperia News Tweeted that Jelly Bean for Xperia Ion will follow as soon as Jelly Bean for Xperia S, SL and Acro S is rolled out, it has been rolled out but still Xperia Ion users didn’t see any Jelly Bean firmware rolling out.

It seems that Sony planned to launch the same Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware for Xperia Ion also but when so many Xperia S users reported bugs in it, they may have delayed its rolling date to get a better update in the form of Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware.

Let’s hope we soon see Xperia Ion LT28h on Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware update.

Jelly Bean firmware 6.2.B.0.211 certified for Xperia S LT26i, SL LT26ii, Acro S LT26w

A week before Sony officially rolled out after so many months the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware for Xperia S Lt26i, Xperia SL LT26ii and Acro S LT26w. The first impression was that all Xperia S, SL and Acro S users were a lot happy regarding this udpate but as soon as they installed the update, a list of bugs in Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware came on. We expected that Sony may release an update soon to fix the bugs and here it comes.

Manually Install Xperia S LT26i /SL/Acro S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware ftf file – Official Update

Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware has officially been rolled out across the globe for Xperia S, SL and Acro S in case yous till have not got the notification for update, let’s see how you can update.

How to update Manually Xperia S LT26i /SL/Acro S on Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware –  OFFICIAL UPDATE ?

PTCRB Certified Jelly Bean firmware 6.2.B.0.211 for Xperia S LT26i SL Acro S

Just now we spotted that PTCRB has officially listed Jelly Bean firmware 6.2.B.0.211 for all three phones Xperia S, SL and Acro S on 4th June, it means that it will be coming very soon now. It’s a good news actually, so when will it be released ? Is it also gonna be late, we guess no Sony officially gave answer to that too 🙂

PTCRB Certified Jelly Bean firmware 6.2.B.0.211 for Xperia S LT26i SL Acro S

Sony confirmed Jelly Bean firmware 6.2.B.0.211 firmware

After having so many bugs in the Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware, many Xperia S users were reporting it on Sony Mobile forum and in reply to query of one user, Sony Xperia Support member “Johan” posted that Jelly Bean firmware 6.2.B.0.211 certified for Xperia S LT26i, SL LT26ii and Acro S LT26w and will be rolling out soon.

Release date for Jelly Bean firmware 6.2.B.0.211 in the 23rd or 24th week. It means it should either be released around June 3-9 or June 10-16 🙂

Sony confirmed Jelly Bean firmware 6.2.B.0.211 certified for Xperia S LT26i SL Acro S

We expect that all bugs will be fixed soon.

Bugs in Jelly Bean firmware 6.2.B.0.200 firmware for Xperia S, SL, Acro S

  • Wi-Fi bug connectivity issue – Wi-Fi after Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware update stopped working. It either don’t detect or if detected it doesn’t connect to internet means we are not able to surf internet or download anything.
  • Mobile data connectivity issue – Xperia S, SL, Acro S stopped connecting to 2G mobile data after Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware update. It doesn’t connect on “E” but it do connects on 3G mode “H”. 2G data is connecting very slow after the Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware update.
  • Battery drain issues – After Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware update, battery drain issue issue arose. Now battery is draining at 2x rate as compared to ICS. Before only 9-10% battery used to drain after listening to songs on headset for 2 hours on ICS but now on Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware, around 10% battery drain in 1 hour listening to songs.
  • No STAMINA Mode – Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware update for Xperia S, SL, Acro S had “Extended battery mode” only but when battery reaches 14%, phone shows warning of “switching to Battery Stamina Mode”. What does that mean actually ? Sony missed Stamina mode so why phone is showing warning for that.

No Stamina mode in Xperia S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware

  • 1080P HD video capture lag – While capturing 1080p full HD video in Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware, the video capturing lags so much. Fps for 1080p videos have been reduced now. Poor quality of videos are captured.

Poor Quality of 1080p HD Videos in Xperia SL LT26ii 6.2.B.0.200 jelly bean firmware

  • Camera Quality issue – No HDR mode, no Burst mode, no superior auto mode was seen in Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware for Xperia S, SL and Acro S. Picture quality on 12MP cam also reduced showing a purple shade in the pics if taken with white background.

A lot many other issues are reported like absence of apps like MyXperia, Screen Mirroring etc which were present in the leaked version. Hopefully Sony fix all above bugs soon in the new Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware update. Xperia S, SL and Acro S users waited so long for the Jelly Bean, it should be atleast bugs free.

Do let us know in comment section, what bugs you are actually facing on your Xperia S, SL and Acro S on Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware ?

Manually Install Xperia S LT26i /SL/Acro S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware ftf file – OFFICIAL UPDATE

Jingle Bell Jingle Bell Jelly Bean is raining 😛 Finally it’s a big day for all Xperia S LT26i / Xperia SL Lt26ii and Xperia Acro S LT26w users, yes android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware has been rolled out officially 🙂 It’s a sign of relief for all users who were waiting for Jelly Bean from so line, finally it has arrived 🙂 All the three sets Xperia S / SL / Acro S have been updated with same android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware. Sony Xperia News have confirmed news that Xperia S LT26i /SL/Acro S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware is officially rolling out now 🙂 and Xperia Ion will follow the update soon 🙂

[ Update ] – 26 August

Xperia S,SL,Acro S 6.2.B.1.96 firmware Rolled NOW – Major Update fixed 1080p HD Video Lag, Volume Up button bug.

[ UPDATE ]

Xperia S, SL, Acro S 6.2.B.1.96 firmware Screenshots,Changelog Leaked[ 2G Data, 1080 HD video lag, White Balance distortion bug, Volume up/down button bug – ALL FIXED, No Confirmation regarding Wi-Fi and Battery drain bug ]

How to Update Xperia Ion LT28i / LT28h official on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware update ftf file ?

Manually Install Xperia S LT26i /SL/Acro S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware ftf file – Official Update

Xperia S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware Tweet by Sony Xperia  News Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware Update confirmed in Regions – Finland, Crotia, Germany, UK, Indonesia, Sweden, Poland, India, Slovakia, Brazil, Austria, Portugal, Czech Republic, Philippines, Georgia republic and many more countries.

[ UPDATED] Update  confirmed by all Xperia S users,  Xperia SL and Acro S users. Some regions still haven’t got it yet.

Xperia S LT26i /SL/Acro S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware

The Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware was certified on May 7,2013 and it is released almost in the last week of the Month May as promised by Sony earlier.

Xperia S LT26i Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware details

Xperia S LT26i Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware details

  • Phone Model Number – Xperia S LT26i (AAD-3880120-AV) . [ Xperia SL LT26ii (AAD-3880120-CV) , Xperia Acro S LT26w (PM-0210-BV) ].
  • Frequency Bands Supported – GSM: 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS FDD: Band I/Band II/Band V/Band VIII
  • Android Version – 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
  • Baseband version – 8660-AAABQOLYM-314010-32
  • Kernel Version – 3.4.0+
  • Build Number – 6.2.B.0.200 firmware.

Xperia SL LT26ii Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware details

Xperia SL LT26ii Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware details

Xperia Acro S LT26w Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware details

Xperia Acro S LT26w Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware details

Now let’s update our Xperia S / Xperia SL / Xperia Acro S LT26w

All three sets , Xperia S, SL, Acro S have been updated with same Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware. So Updating steps via PC Companions or via SUS and via flashing ftf files are same. So follow this guide to update your concerned phone out of those three.

How to Update Xperia S LT26i to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware ?

Update method for Xperia S, SL, Acro S via PC Companion is SAME.

Xperia S LT26i right now should be on stock Android 4.0. ICS firmware build 6.1.A.2.55, we will now update it to latest Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware build number 6.2.B.0.200. Three methods are listed which you can use to update your Xperia S, SL, Acro S, via PC Companion, via Sony Update Service (SUS) and via OTA method.

Back up data on your Xperia S via PC Companion for safety.

Connect phone with PC Companion > click back up and restore option > Proceed with on screen instruction as shown below. sony xperia sl backup procedure

Update Xperia S LT26i / Xperia SL LT26ii / Xperia Acro S LT26w to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware via PC Companion

Install PC Companion on your PC, if you don’t have from given below link. Install it on your PC after downloading.

Download PC Companion Version: 2.10.136 (Prod 28) I 26.4 MB

Sony PC Companion_2.10.136_Web.exe

Update Tutorial Guide

1 – Connect you phone to PC, open PC Companion, you will a update notification saying “A Phone / Tablet software update available (6.2.B.0.200). Check image below screenshots for Update notification of Xperia S LT26i / Xperia SL LT26ii / Xperia Acro S LT26w to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware via PC Companion.

Xperia S LT26i to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware update via PC Companion software

Update Xperia Acro S LT26w Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware by PC Companion

Update Xperia SL LT26ii to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware via PC Companion

2 – Click on option “Update” and proceed further. Check below image.

3 – Verify the present and new firmware details of Xperia S / SL / Acro S click on “Aceept” button to update your phone. Check image below.

How to Update Xperia SL LT26ii to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware via PC Companion

4 – Now your system will be ready for the 6.2.B.0.200 firmware update and it will be downloaded in the system. Check image below.

Install Xperia S LT26i Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware via PC Companion

5 – As soon as 6.2.B.0.200 firmware downloading is finished, PC Companion will automatically update your Xperia S and the procession completion box will be shown.

Updating Xperia SL LT26ii to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware via PC Companion screenshot

Reboot your phone after the updating with 6.2.B.0.200 firmware, the first reboot takes some time, as updates are applied.

As soon as phone is booting up, you will see the new Sony boot animation which is awesome and then you will something like as shown in below pic, don’t worry it just comes for the first time when phone boots up after update then it will be fine for other boots.

Error in Xperia S LT26i jelly bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware while booting up

Update Xperia S LT26i to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware via Sony Update Sevrice (SUS)

You can also update your Xperia S / SL / Acro S via SUS if the update notification is not seen in PC Companion. Download SUS first, if you already have it, good otherwise use below official link to download.

Download Sony Update Service I 40.31 MB

Update_Service_Setup-2.13.2.40.exe

Install it on your PC.

  • Open the SUS and wait till it is initialized. Now switch of your Xperia S / SL /Acro S, wait for 30 seconds and now connect the USB cable to PC and it’s one end to the phone simultaneously holding “volume down” button to connect in the flash mode. If connected successfully, you will see green light in the notification panel. Now SUS will detect your phone. Check image below.
  • As soon as phone is detected, look for the jelly bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware update notification as like shown below. Choose option “Software update (recommended)” > “Install”. Now SUS will download the jelly bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware update in your system.

How to Update Xperia SL LT26ii to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware via Sony Update Sevrice

  • Wait till the download is finished, jelly bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware update is of whooping size 499.1 MB so it will take some time to update. As soon as downloading is finished, SUS will apply the update to your Xperia S / SL / Acro S.

Update Xperia SL LT26ii to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware via Sony Update Service

Updating Xperia SL Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 android 4.1.2 firmware via SUS

Updating Xperia SL LT26ii to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware via SUS Method.

Reboot your phone, first rebooting is normally slow after an update.

Update Xperia SL LT26ii to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware via OTA Method.

Luckily Sony has rolled out jelly bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware update via OTA also yes you can also update it Over The Air by using strong internet connection like Wi-Fi or 3G.

  • Open “Update Center” app in your phone.
  • Under “System Update” option, you will see a notification regarding jelly bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware update. Start the update procedure by tapping on download button. As soon as it finishes phone will be updated.

We hope the now you are able to update your phone via one of the stated above methods. There are many fascinating features added in this android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware like small apps have been added, more battery life, new home screen, updated media apps like etc. Read our Xperia S LT26i /SL/Acro S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware REVIEW below 😛 Now if you are facing trouble in updating your Xperia S / SL / Acro S as you have not got the official update notification yet, we have brought you the Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware ftf file which you can flash manually on your phone. Check below…

How to Update Manually Xperia S LT26i / SL LT26ii / Acro S LT26w by  Flashing Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware ftf file ?

First we need the firmware ftf files,  Download your phone’s ftf file from given below links.

Download Xperia S LT26i android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware ftf file

LT26i_6.2.B.0.200_GenericDE.zip I 514.3 MB

Requirements

  • It’s an original stock 6.2.B.0.200 firmware , so there is no need to unlock your bootloader, just flash the ftf file 🙂
  • Back up your phone’s data.

Well we have another ftf file of Xperia S 6.2.B.0.200 firmware for European region which you can download via given link , for which you need to unlock your bootloader.

Download Xperia S LT26i android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware ftf file

Download LT26i_6.2.B.0.200_Central Europe.ftf I 489 MB

OR

Download LT26i_6.2.B.0.200_WORLD.ftf I 478.94 MB

OR

Download LT26i 6.2.B.0.200_FTF _EU.rar I 467 MB

Download Xperia SL LT26ii android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware ftf file

Download lt26ii_4.1.2_xperia.ftf I 506 MB

Download Xperia Acro S LT26w Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware ftf file

Download Lt26w_4.1.2_Mexico (by guillinguillo).rar I 485 MB – Google Drive Link

OR

Download Lt26w_4.1.2_Mexico (by guillinguillo).rar I 485.48 MB – Mediafire Link

Thanks to Guillermo for uploading the Acro S LT26w ftf file …!!!

How to flash Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware ftf file manually on Xperia S / SL / Acro S ?

We will need Xperia Flash Tool for this, check below tutorial on how to update manually. The firmware ftf file downloaded above will be used in updating the phone via below method. Below tutorial has just the all steps with images. (USE IT AS A REFERENCE ).

GUIDE : How to Update manually Xperia S / SL / Acro S phone by flashing Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware ftf file  via Xperia Flash Tool ?

Well we hope now you have successfully updated your phone. In case you need any help in flashing ftf file, do let us know in comments we will help you out 🙂 Before asking any options, do look at our guide posted above. Now as you have updated your Xperia S / SL / Acro S phone on android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware, it’s time to review the so called awaited Jelly Bean 😛

PROBLEMS / CHANGELOG / REVIEW Xperia S LT26i /SL/Acro S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware

We will only let you know about all the latest features which are added in this firmware version with image screenshots and how smooth is this update really is…

  • No Stamina Mode seen, only Extended Battery Mode is available.
  • New Homescreen with 7 panes.
  • New Media apps of Walkman, movies, album, radio.
  • No change in RAM – Same 685 MB RAM in Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware .
  • Faster camera interface.

Xperia SL Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware Real Photos

  • A lot smooth awesome touch interface now 🙂 Project butter 100% implied here 😛
  • No Superior Auto Mode, No HDR, No burst mode in camera.
  • No white screen balance feature in settings option.
  • MyXperia app not inlcuded.
  • Pulse notification light feature – which makes the notification LED flash very fastly.
  • No DualShock 3 Controller Support  in Xperia S / SL / Acro S.

PROBLEMS in  Xperia S LT26i / SL Lt26ii Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware

  • Video capturing in 1080p is lagging very badly 🙁 The video capturing frame is not steady at all. Auto-focus is very bad in video capturing.  Frame rate reduced to 18frames /second. Data rate and total bit rate also reduced. Check the comparison of 1080p HD videos in Xperia SL Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware and Android 4.0.4 ICS firmware

Poor Quality of 1080p HD Videos in Xperia SL LT26ii 6.2.B.0.200 jelly bean firmware

  • Battery DRAIN is very severe on my Xperia SL LT26ii. Very bad it is actually.
  • As soon as I updated Xperia SL, now Wi-Fi connects but not able to surf neither any downloading is starting, the same case is there with the mobile data. Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware has very bad CONNECTIVITY ISSUES 🙁

How to Solve Wi-Fi and Mobile Data Connectivity Problem / Issue in Xperia S, SL , Acro S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware ?

As I mentioned above about the Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile data connectivity issue in the firmware update, here is a solution. What you are facing actually is this that Wi-Fi connects but you are not able to surf anything and same is the case with mobile data. I also got the Error 927 in Google Play when I was updating any app via connecting Wi-Fi and mobile data. Also tried downloading the internet and MMS settings for the phone but unable to do so. After re-updating the software 3 times via SUS I found no improvement in the connectivity issues. What did I do ? I repaired my Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware again on Xperia SL LT26ii (India region) again by PC Companion. And it has solved my problem. Now my Xperia SL Connects very smoothly with the Wi-Fi and mobile data. Though the mobile data speed is a bit slow in both 2G and 3G mode, it may be due to any firmware bug. Lag in 1080p video capturing has also been resolved to greater extent but it is there still 🙁 Try repairing you Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware on your phone via PC Companion and see if the issue is still there if you still see the issue do let us know.

How to Solve Error unfortunetly coms.google.process.gapps has stopped working in Xperia S, SL , Acro S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware ?

I am very often getting this error “unfortunetly coms.google.process.gapps has stopped working” on my Xperia SL after the Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 update so to resolve this got to settings > Apps > All apps > Tap on menu button > Choose “Reset App preferences” > Click on Reset Apps, now reboot your phone again. The issue should have been resolved now 🙂 If you have got the update in your region, please post your reviews in the comment section regarding this update. Has Sony kept its promise in rolling out jelly bean for Xperia S or it’s a crap update with no features, please drop your comments 🙂 Do let us know if you are facing any problems in this firmware ,we will try to sort it out… Those who have already updated their Xperia S and Xperia SL, do get back to us with you review on this jelly bean firmware, are you satisfied ? Do post screenshots here using Disqus commenting system 🙂

Sony Xperia France Tweeted Xperia S Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Rolling out

Good news for all Xperia S owners. Well it looks like Sony Xperia S LT26i Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is rolling out just now Sony Xperia France has tweeted it. As official Sony Xperia France has tweeted this it means jelly bean update is about to roll just.

Sony Xperia France Tweeted Xperia S Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Rolling out

Xperia France Tweeted Xperia S Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Rolling out

Tweet by Sony Xperia France :-

Xperia S: le déploiement de la 4.1.2 vient de débuter pour les 1ers builds FR. 

Xperia S: the 4.1.2 deployment HAS just begun for the 1st FR. builds

  • Update deployment is going on now for the first day will be updated next week fully.

Check Sony Xperia France tweet reply regarding firmware release below :-

Sony Xperia France tweet reply

What does this all signify, has update rolled out or is in final development stage. By looking at their tweet it seems the update has been rolled out but we didn’t see any update notification on our Xperia SL LT26ii neither in PC Companion nor in SUS. Check below screenshot.

Sony Xperia France Tweeted Xperia S Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Rolling out

It looks that update is either rolled out in some countries or will be rolling out next week. We don’t see any update notification in India. Do let us know if you  have got the update in your country or on your phone Xperia S LT26i or SL LT26ii or Acro S LT26w. What do you think is Sony trolling all Xperia S owners again or will update it at the end of month May.

UPDATE – 25 MAY 2013 ] To download and install LEAKED Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware follow given below link.

Download LEAKED Xperia S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware Testkey ftf

Sony C6833 phone appears in Indonesian IT Communications certification

It has been a day only since we saw Sony Xperia A SO-04E launched under NTT DoCoMo and Xperia ZR globally. Just now we saw mysterious Sony C6833  phone appeared in Ministry of Communications and Information Technology – Indonesia certification program list just on 05/15/2013.

Sony C6802 is also present in the list just above Sony C6833, for the same date. Rumors are there that Sony C6802 may be launched under codename Xperia Honami or Xperia I1. News about Xperia Honami have been seen in past also online.

Sony C6833 Phone Appears online in Indonesian certification

Sony C6833 Certification

Another rumor says that Sony C6833 may be launched under codename as Xperia Togari, expected to be launched as Sony’s first phone-tablet hybrid device. You can see Sony C1905 or C190X series or simply Sony C listed there just for one day back certification. Speculations are there that some of the device may be launched around IFA 2013 at Berlin.

Well nothing to say after all nothing is official yet, rumors are rumors only. But we can surely expect some high-end Xperia devices from Sony soon.

Let us know what do you think on this rumor.

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Update Xperia Z C6603 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware ftf file

Sony Xperia France has just tweeted about a new Jelly Bean Android 4.1.2 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware which is rolling out on Xperia Z handsets. Looks like Xperia Z is lucky to have so many firmware updates yet on Jelly Bean alone for better performance. The update still puts Xperia Z on android 4.1.2 jelly bean. Previously it was on 10.1.1.A.434 firmware build number.

Sony Xperia France Tweeted as :-

Maj 10.1.1.A.1.253 (4.1.2) en cours de deploiement pour les Xperia Z “nus”. TRANSLATED as  Maj 10.1.1.A.1.253 (4.1.2) being deployed for the “naked” Xperia Z.

Sony xperia France tweets about Jelly Bean Android 4.1.2 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware
Xperia Z Jelly Bean Android 4.1.2 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware Details

Xperia Z Jelly Bean Android 4.1.2 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware Details

  • Model Number – Xperia Z C6603
  • Android – 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
  • Baseband vserion – 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110041-23
  • Kernel Version – 3.4.0
  • Build Number – 10.1.1A.1.253

Update of Xperia Z C6603 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware has been confirmed in countries like India, Philippines, Indonesia for C6602, Vietnam, Malasiya, Thailand, France, Singapore.

Xperia Z Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware Updated Features

Many new features have been added to this Jelly Bean10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware like :-

Xperia Z Jelly Bean10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware white balance option

Xperia Z Jelly Bean10.1.1.A.1.253 Display settings

UPDATED Features

  • Overall software performance improved.
  • Much better soft keys now and notification bar and soft keys both changed to black color background area. The STRIP behind soft keys has been colored as BLACK previously it was of GREY color.
  • Now notification light can be turned off.
  • White Balance – color calibration. White balance option seen in settings
  • Updated NFC firmware
  • Xperia Launcher is responding much faster than before.
  • Improved Battery Life.
  • Small apps icon have been changed now.
  • You can now tag in photos, new option added in album.
  • View movies in portrait mode now.
  • No Wi-Fi drops any more. Issues rectified.
  • World Clock widget updated.

How to Update Xperia Z C6603 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware by PC Companion ?

Connect your Xperia Z C6603 to PC via PC Companion, check if you have got the notification for 10.1.1.A.253 firmware update, if yes proceed as per screen instruction.

Update Xperia Z C6603 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware via PC Companion

Update Xperia Z C6603 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware via PC Companion software

How to Update Xperia Z C6603 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware by flashing ftf file?

First of all download your region’s firmware ftf file from given below links.

Download Xperia Z C6603 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware ftf file
Download Xperia Z_10.1.1.A.1.253_C6303.ftf I 756 MB

[ UPDATED  MIRROR LINKS BELOW – 25 May 2013 ]

Download XperiaZ_10.1.1.A.1.253_C6303.ftf I 757.09 MB

Download c6603_global-lte_10.1.1.a.1.253_10.1.1.a.1.253.ftf I 797  MB

Download Xperia Z C6602 10.1.1.A.1.253 India Unbranded FTF

Download Xperia Z C6602 10.1.1.A.1.253 India Unbranded FTF
Download C6602_10.1.1.A.1.253_India.rar I 773.9 MB

Flash the above file on your unlocked bootloader Xperia Z C6603 and enjoy the new 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware 🙂 Check below link how to flash.

GUIDE :- How to Update manually Xperia phone by flashing ftf file via Xperia Flash Tool

If any one wants Xperia Z blob files, Download blob files from given below link.

Download FILE_279824147 I 764 MB

Download FILE_279823976 I 15 MB

How to Update Xperia Z C6602 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware by PC Companion ?


Connect your Xperia Z to PC via PC Companion, check if you have got the notification for 10.1.1.A.253 firmware update, if yes proceed as per screen instruction.

Update Xperia Z C6602 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware via PC Companion

For those who are not able to update it via PC Companion, update Xperia Z via Sony update service, check how to update via SUS.

It’s good that Sony has updated Xperia Z to a newer firmware version fixing some serious issues and updating new features. Well if you need any help in flashing or updating your Xperia Z C6603 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware, do let us know we will help you out in comments. Well if you have already updated to this new firmware version then do let us know what more changes you noticed in the updated 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware.

Do let us know if find anything else updated in this firmware.

Xperia Ion LT28i Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.203 firmware Leaks

It looks like Sony developers are now testing android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware for the devices Xperia S, SL, Acro S and Xperia Ion. Last week we reported about DooMLorD’s leaked Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware 6.2.B.0.197 forXperia S / SL and then after that we saw on PTCRB site, official listing of  Xperia S/SL/Acro S android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200 firmware certification. Now there was only left Xperia Ion LT28i. Just now we saw leaked Xperia Ion LT28i Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.203 firmware.

leaked Xperia Ion LT28i  Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.203 firmware Details

Leaked Xperia Ion LT28i Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.203 firmware Details

  • Model Number – Xperia Ion LT’28i
  • Android – 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
  • Baseband version – 9xB00-SCAQCSZ-34702090-33
  • Kernel – 3.4.0+
  • Firmware – 6.2.B.0.203

Xperia Ion LT28i Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.203 firmware Features

We saw the same 681 MB RAM, new notification window, Mobile Bravia Engine 1, Clear Phase feature in New WALKMAN app, new kernel version.

How to Flash leaked Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.203 firmware on Xperia Ion LT28i ?

Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.203 firmware ftf file for flashing is only for development devices. Do not flash it on your user device (RED).

Now if you are thinking of flashing this firmware on your Xperia Ion, wait please, as  the leaked firmware 6.2.B.0.203 by DooMLoRD is in development phase till now, the ftf file for flashing  jelly bean fimrware 6.2.B.0.203 will be uploaded soon.

[ UPDATE ] Kernel for leaked Xperia Ion LT28i  jelly bean fimrware 6.2.B.0.203 you can download from given below link.

Download LT28i_DooMLoRD_JB-leak-203_kernel.elf I 6.84 MB
MD5 Sum: fc214bd8c553f711b0163d43c29c6bf7

How to flash jelly bean fimrware 6.2.B.0.203 on Xperia Ion ?

  • Download the kernel file from above link.
  • Bootloader on your Xperia Ion LT28i must be unlocked. You can follow the official guide to unlock bootloader here.
  • Make JB .zip fw.
  • You must flash now stock ICS ROM.
  • Flash JB .zip fw via cwm.
  • Now flash the downloaded kernel, and reboot your device.

Done, successfully 🙂

Check the photos of jelly bean fimrware 6.2.B.0.203 running successfully on developer Xperia Ion devices.

 

Till now there is speculation on XDA forum that will this ROM work on both Xperia Ion LT28i and LT28h. It seems it should work.

Do check the source of this leak below this post more development issues regarding Xperia Ion Jelly Bean and if you face any issues you can report here and there also. As we have now seen for all Xperia S, SL, Acro S and Ion jelly bean firmware leaks we may soon see Sony releasing official jelly bean firmware for all these 4 handsets. We will keep you posted as more details about official jelly bean comes out. If you need any file for flashing the above firmware on your Xperia Ion LT28i, do let us kno win comments section we will upload it and get you the link.

[ Via – XDA ]

Sony C3 Images with MediaTek Quadcore chip leaked

Well is has been only a few months since Sony launched it’s latest flagship device Xperia Z into the market globally, now alleged images of Sony C3 device powered with MediaTek Quadcore chip is leaked online. MediaTek chip will overall reduce the cost of the device and it surely will be a budget smartphone from Sony. Last we saw Sony releasing another set of budget smartphones like Xperia L and Xperia SP.

Sony C3 Image with MediaTek Quadcore

Sony C3 Rumored Features

As mentioned or has been in rumors, it is to be powered with a brand new quad core MT6589 processor or 1.5 GHz MT6589T chipset. some rumored specifications and features of  Sony C3 are mentioned below :-

  • 720P HD screen.
  • 5 inch screen just like Xperia Z has it.
  • 1 GB RAM
  • Android Version 4.2 Jelly Bean.
  • Dual-SIM function.

Front, back and the side look is similar to the Xperia Z. By just looking at the pic above of Sony C3, the screen wallpaper seems to be made by oneself looking very unrealistic. If rumors are to be believed Sony may launch the device in second half of 2013. After all its just an alleged leak on the net and it can be false also. Well it is rumored to come with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, are you kidding; Sony has not updated yet Xperia Z to Android 4.2 and a new phone is leaked having Android 4.2. Expected price till now is speculated around 3000 Yuan.

Well what do you think all regarding this alleged leak of Sony C3 on net, are you fascinated about it, let us know.

Via – [Mtksj]