Xperia Z1, Z Ultra 14.2.A.1.136 firmware rolling officially – White Balance Settings included

A new major bug fixing 14.2.A.1.136 firmware update is rolling of Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra handsets. Sony rolled android 4.3 update on Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra in form of 14.2.A.0.290 firmware which has many serious bugs like yellow hue on screen, less battery back up, poor touch screen response etc. 14.2.A.1.124 firmware was seen recently getting certified for Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra on PTCRB where we posted that a new 14.2.A.1.136 firmware will come soon as it was in testing at that time. 14.2.A.1.136 firmware was yesterday certified on PTCRB for Xperia Z1, Z Ultra and Z1 Compact.

Sony Mobile has just tweeted saying that roll out of 14.2.A.1.136 firmware has started officially globally now. 14.2.A.1.136 firmware keeps Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra on android 4.3, confirmed in regions like Finland, Generic Nordic Countries like Norway, Vietnam, Hong Kong, UK, Canada ( for Xperia Z1 ) and India, Thailand, UK ( for Xperia Z Ultra ) and currently available over PC Companion and SUS and Bridge for Mac

[ UPDATE ] 14.2.A.1.136 firmware update confirmed in India on Xperia Z1 C6902 and Xperia Z Ultra C6802. It’s a hefty 944.6 MB update in size for Xperia Z1. 14.2.A.1.136 firmware OTA available now on Xperia Z1.

To update your Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra, connect it to PC Companion and look for 14.2.A.1.136 firmware notification and then proceed as per on screen instructions.

Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.136 firmware update via PC Companion

14.2.A.1.136 firmware update is confirmed rolling now on both C6902 and C6903.

Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.136 firmware India

Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.136 firmware India update

Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.136 firmware update via PC Companion

Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.136 firmware

14.2.A.1.136 firmware for Xperia Z1 is also available on Sony Bridge for Mac.

Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.136 firmware update via Mac Bridge

Bridge for Mac 14.2.A.1.136 firmware Xperia Z1

14.2.A.1.136 firmware is also available as OTA on Xperia Z1, size is 59.5 MB.

OTA update 14.2.A.1.136 firmware[ Pic credits, XDA user poo-tang ]

After updating on the first reboot, you will see that Android is upgrading and “85 applications are optimized” and then boot will be finished.

Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.136 firmware About Phone Info

Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.136 firmware C6902 India

Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.136 firmware About Phone Info

  • Phone – Xperia Z1 C6903
  • Firmware Build Number – 14.2.A.1.136
  • Kernel Version – 3.4.0
  • Baseband Version – 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270028-35
  • Android – 4.3 Jelly Bean

Xperia Z1 Software Info of 14.2.A.1.136 firmware

  • Phone Software Version – 1274-8313_14.2.A.1.136
  • Customization Version – 1276-2561

Xperia Z1 Software Info of 14.2.A.1.136 firmware

Xperia Z1 C6902 India 14.2.A.1.136 firmware

Xperia Z Ultra 14.2.A.1.136 firmware update via PC Companion

14.2.A.1.136 firmware update is already confirmed on Xperia Z Ultra C6802 HSPA+, C6833 version.

Xperia Z Ultra 14.2.A.1.136 firmware update via PC Companion

Xperia Z Ultra 14.2.A.1.136 firmware About Phone Info

Xperia Z Ultra 14.2.A.1.136 firmware About Phone Info

Xperia Z Ultra Software Info of 14.2.A.1.136 firmware

  • Phone Software Version – 1271-5715_14.2.A.1.136
  • Customization Version – 1275-7780

Xperia Z Ultra Software Info of 14.2.A.1.136 firmware

We will soon post the 14.2.A.1.136 firmware ftf for manual flashing by flashtool as soon as it is available for Xperia Z1 C6902 / C6903 / C6906 handsets and Xperia Z Ultra handsets.

Download Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.136 firmware ftf

# For C6903 Italy

Download C6903_14.2.A.1.136_Generic IT_1276-0557_R2B.ft
[via XDA user cingolat]

# For C6903 PCT

Download C6903_14.2.A.1.136_PCT_1276-7743.ftf
[via XDA user Desperanto86]

# For C6902 India / International C6902

Download C6902_14.2.A.1.136_GENERIC IN.ftf
[via XDA user jmgg2k]

# For C6943 Brazil

Download C6943_14.2.A.1.136_Generic_BR_1276-7099_R3B.ftf
[via XDA user RHBH]

Download Xperia Z Ultra 14.2.A.1.136 firmware ftf

# For C6833, German LTE

Download C6833_14.2.A.1.136_GermanyLTE.ftf
[via XDA user chemcup]

Download flashtool-0.9.13.0-windows.exe
[ via – Flashtool.net ]

We will soon update the links for Xperia Z1 C6902 14.2.A.1.136 firmware ftf for Indian users.

Check below link on how to flash the 14.2.A.1.136 firmware ftf on your Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra.

GUIDE :- How to flash 14.2.A.1.136 firmware ftf on Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra using flashtool ?

Xperia Z1 / Z Ultra 14.2.A.1.136 firmware Changelog

As per Sony, update brings “display, BT music streaming, email, Wifi improvements and more“!

  • White Balance Settings included.

White Balance in 14.2.A.1.136 firmware

  • Screen Display calibrated. Though we don’t see any change, still yellow hue is there on 14.2.A.1.136 firmware .
  • Touch Screen Response seems ok, same as before.
  • Wi-Fi reception is same as before, no major improvement.
  • Improvement in RAM management.
  • No App to SD card option.
  • No new camera apps
  • Touch firmware version updated to “D” from “B”.
  • Movies and Album app updated to new version.
  • Better battery backup now on Xperia Z1. Tested for almost 24 hours and satisfied as compared to pathetic battery backup on previous .290 firmware.
  • Time Shift Burst app working properly on Xperia Z Ultra now.

Sony has already started working on Android 4.4.2 KitKat 14.3.A.X.XXX firmware for Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra and Z1 Compact and hope so soon after the launch of Sony D6503 and Sony D6603 at MWC 2014 Feb event, we will get it.

If you are looking to root 14.2.A.1.136 firmware on Xperia Z1, Z Ultra we will soon post the guide for it. If you have already updated your Xperia Z1and Xperia Z Ultra  on 14.2.A.1.136 firmware then do let us know what changes you noticed in this new 14.2.A.1.136 firmware. Drop your comments below with your changelog and any bugs if you are still facing.

Thanks Mikael Eenilä , Bee Sek, Gabriel De Saro 🙂

Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.136 firmware update seen on EMMA Update Servers in Baltic Regions – White Balance Settings

Android 4.3 14.2.A.1.136 firmware which was about to roll on Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1 Compact as it was in testing as per our report when 14.2.A.1.124 firmware was certified on PTCRB, it seems 14.2.A.1.136 firmware update is now seen on EMMA update servers in Baltic regions only for the time being. 14.2.A.1.136 firmware news came first from the legendary flastool developer “Androxyde“.

It is clear that 14.2.A.1.136 firmware update has not been rolled via PC Companion or SUS in any regions till now and is only available via EMMA Update Servers for Baltic region only and that for Xperia Z1 C6903, nothing seen for Xperia Z1 C6902 till now.

[ UPDATE – 30 Jan ]

Xperia Z1, Z Ultra 14.2.A.1.136 firmware rolling officially on PC Companion – White Balance Settings included – NEW UPDATE

[ UPDATE – 29 Jan ]

14.2.A.1.136 firmware certified for Xperia Z1 Compact, Z1 and Z Ultra

14.2.A.1.136 firmware details via EMMA Update Servers

Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.136 firmware About Phone Screenshot

  • Phone – Xperia Z1 C6903
  • Firmware Build Number – 14.2.A.1.136
  • Kernel Version – 3.4.0
  • Baseband Version – 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270028-35
  • Android – 4.3 Jelly Bean

Software Info of 14.2.A.1.136 firmware

  • Phone Software Version – 1274-8313_14.2.A.1.136
  • Customization Version – 1276-2561

Software Info of 14.2.A.1.136 firmware

If you are keen to update your Xperia Z1 on this new 14.2.A.1.136 firmware then download the 14.2.A.1.136 firmware ftf from below and flash it via Flashtool.

Download Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.136 firmware ftf

Note :- 14.2.A.1.136 ftf is available now 🙂 Only for C6903, Do not flash it on C6902 strictly.

Download C6903_14.2.A.1.136_Generic BAL.ftf | 847.9 MB
[ via – XDA user SirRobin78 ]

Direct Download Mirror Link

Download 6903_14.2.A.1.136_GenericBAL.ftf
[ via XDA user Kingcool88 ]

Download C6903_14.2.A.1.136_Generic_BAL.ftf
[ via XDA user hkotaku ]

Download 6903_14.2.A.1.136_GenericBAL.ftf
[ via XDA user efx_d3 ]

Download flashtool-0.9.13.0-windows.exe
[ via – Flashtool.net ]

No root needed for flashing just heck below steps on how to flash 14.2.A.1.136 firmware ftf on Xperia Z1 with the help of flashtool. We have written the tutorial with taking Xperia Z1, same steps go for every Xperia 2012-2013-2014 device.

GUIDE :- How to flash 14.2.A.1.136 firmware ftf on Xperia Z1 using flashtool ?

Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.136 firmware Changelog

We are still trying to track all the changes seen in this new Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.136 firmware.

  • White Balance settings included.

Download White Balance Apk from Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.136 firmware

Download white-balance.apk

White Balance Settings of Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.136 firmware

  • Touch Screen Response seems ok, same as before.
  • Wi-Fi reception is same as before, no major improvement.
  • No improvement in RAM management, same 500-600 MB free RAM.
  • No App to SD card option.
  • No new camera apps.

Same firmware is soon expected to hit via PC Companion also.

If you have downloaded the ftf from above and installed on your Xperia Z1, do share the 14.2.A.1.136 firmware changelog and screenshots with us. Drop your comments below.

Thanks TheCraig, SirRobin78 🙂

Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra 14.2.A.1.124 firmware certified

Sony rolled android 4.3 update on Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra in form of 14.2.A.0.290 firmware and soon after one week we saw another 14.2.A.1.114 firmware getting certified on PTCRB for all the bugs which android 4.3 firmware introduced in Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra. Well it has been mid Jan and now firmware update has been rolled for Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra yet. At present Xperia Z1 Compact is running 14.2.A.1.114 firmware.

Just now spotted that new 14.2.A.1.124 firmware has been certified for Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra all variants on PTCRB website and hope it will be rolled out sooner. It is expected that this new 14.2.A.1.124 firmware update will bring white balance app in display settings and new Sony camera apps.

[ UPDATE – 28 Jan ]

Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.136 firmware update seen on EMMA Update Servers in Baltic Regions

Check below the 14.2.A.1.124 firmware certification for Xperia Z1 C6902, C6903, C6943, C6906.

14.2.A.1.124 firmware certification for Xperia Z1 C6902Check below the 14.2.A.1.124 firmware certification for Xperia Z Ultra C6802, C6833, C6843, C6806.

14.2.A.1.124 firmware certification for Xperia Z Ultra C6802

At Xperia Z1 users are suffering from poor battery backup, stamina mode not working properly as stand by time as been reduced, camera pics have a lot of noise and low speaker sound.

[ Update ] We just checked and found that a higher build 14.2.A.1.136 firmware is currently in testing and it may be the firmware getting released instead of 14.2.A.1.124.

We hope Sony soon rolls out this new android 4.3 14.2.A.1.124 firmware update for both Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra. Do let us know what bugs you are facing on present android 4.3 firmware on Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra, drop your comments below.

PTCRB Certified Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.259 Firmware – Minor Carrier Based Update

Xperia Z1 was released with the tagline “Best of Sony” but it’s firmware is still not the best one yet. We have seen a lot more firmware updates on Xperia Z1 since it’s launch, clearly indicating that people at Sony are working on improving it. Recent major update consisted of 14.1.G.2.257 firmware which was ought to solve out many bugs including the most annoying yellow hue tint and noisy images from camera app.

Just now another minor bug fixing 14.1.G.2.259 firmware update is spotted on PTCRB website. It seems are users were complaining after this 14.1.G.2.257 firmware update, Sony has decided to roll another one soon.

Check the PTCRB certification for 14.1.G.2.259 firmware for Xperia Z1 C6902 HSPA+, C6903 and C6906.

[ UPDATE 19 Nov ] 

Carrier based Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.259 firmware update rolling out

[ UPDATE ] Carrier based Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.259 firmware update rolling out

PTCRB Certified Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.259 Firmware - Minor Update

Some of the major bugs in Xperia Z1 not resolved after 14.1.G.2.257 firmware update are listed below :-

  • Yellow Hue Tint on Display. Display appears even more dim after this 14.1.G.2.257 firmware update.
  • Camera images still producing noise when zooming is done.
  • Overheating within 15 minutes of using internet even on 2G.
  • Vibration producing buzzing sound.
  • Proximity sensor not working properly in dark light.

If you have more issues associated with this 14.1.G.2.257 firmware , then let us know in comments. If any user has received this 14.1.G.2.259 firmware update, drop your comments below.

Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.257 firmware major update rolled out – Improves Camera, Display and Power Consumption.

At last 14.1.G.2.257 firmware update rolled out for Xperia Z1, a major update it is. A few days back we reported that 14.1.G.2.257 firmware is coming soon for Xperia Z1 and here it comes 🙂 Current 14.1.G.1.534 firmware is replaced by this new series 14.1.G.2.257 firmware and it has brought a lot many changes under the hood for Xperia Z1 users. Sony has also confirmed that a new update is rolling for both Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra and also listed an official changelog, well we will discuss it later. To our knowledge 14.1.B.2.257 firmware update for Xperia Z Ultra also will be coming out soon.

14.1.G.2.257 firmware on Xperia Z1 keeps it on Android 4.2.2 and is confirmed on both C6902 HSPA+ and C6903 LTE handsets. 14.1.G.2.257 firmware is confirmed in regions like Vietnam, France, Netherlands and to some user’s C6903 in USA ( AT&T ).

[ UPDATE 19 Nov ] 

Carrier based Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.259 firmware update rolling out

[ UPDATE 18 Oct ] 14.1.G.2.257 firmware CONFIRMED in India on C6902.

[ UPDATE – 17 Oct ]

How to flash Xperia Z1 C6902 India / C6903 14.1.G.2.257 ftf using Flash Tool Manually ?

Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.257 firmware – Major Update Rolled

14.1.G.2.257 firmware is available via OTC as well as PC Companion / SUS and on Bridge for Mac. Xperia Z1 users are asked to check it. If you see a notification in update center app on your phone then update via it other wise connect it to PC Companion.

Check the notification as it is shown below and proceed as per on-screen instructions.

Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.257 firmware major update via PC Companion

Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.257 firmware major update PCC

Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.257 firmware Details

Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.257 firmware - Major Update Rolled

  • Phone Model – Xperia Z1 C6903 / C6902
  • Android – 4.2.2
  • Baseband version – 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270011-22
  • Kernel Version – 3.4.0
  • Build – 14.1.G.2.257

Xperia Z1 C6902 14.1.G.2.257 firmware

software info of Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.257 firmware

For those who haven’t got it yet, can download manually the 14.1.G.2.257 firmware ftf from below link and flash it on your Xperia Z1 using FlashTool.

Download Xperia Z1 C6903 14.1.G.2.257 firmware ftf

Download C6903_14.1.G.2.257_GLOBAL-LTE (1277-1398).ftf

[ via XDA user Desperanto86 ]

Download Xperia Z1 C6902 14.1.G.2.257 firmware ftf 

Below file extracted from :- [ For INDIA Xperia Z1 C6902 users specifically ]

  • Phone Software Version – 1272-6084_14.1.G.2.257
  • File System Version – GLOBAL_HSPA_14.1.G.2.257
  • Country – India

Download C6902_14.1.G.2.257_Generic_IN.ftf
[ via XDA user chenthil ]

Brand Commercial & Journalist

Download C6902_14.1.G.2.257_Global.ftf

or

Download C6902_14.1.G.2.257_Global.ftf

Download above file in your PC and flash it manually using flashtool.

Download FlashTool latest version

Download flashtool 206-2013.exe

Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.257 firmware Changelog – As what Sony says…

Sony has officially acknowledged the 14.1.G.2.257 firmware update info on their blog and listed the changelog very carefully as Xperia Z1 users are facing many issues on present unstable firmware.

Below changelog is based on what Sony has updated. We will soon update our changelog as soon as we get hands on this firmware.

  1. Camera Algorithm Tweaked – Batter Camera Pics now as per Sony’s statement.
  2. Xperia Camera app runs more smoothly. New camera app actually, new settings seen.
  3. Display is calibrated, need to see whether yellow hue tint issue on Xperia Z1 is resolved or not.
  4. Batter power consumption now.
  5. Exchange sync more better now.

Our Changelog on 14.1.G.2.257 firmware

  • Automatic power-off issue Still there. Got 3 times.
  • Wi-Fi range improved.
  • Touch sensitivity is better from previous firmware.
  • Optimized backlight option is gone now, and is permanently ON now.
  • Display not improved seems same to us. It many have been improved but not for as. It’s still same as it was before.
  • Battery draining at same rate, no improvement.

BUGS in Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.257 firmware

  • NFC icon now shown while it is activated.

14.1.G.2.257 firmware  for Xperia Z1 has brought up a lot many things under the hood and we hope now we get a stable firmware for it, well we are still testing it. Do let us know your views on this 14.1.G.2.257 firmware update and don’t forget to let us know if you still face any issues on your Xperia Z1, list down your problems in below comment box…

Do comment with your changelog, it will help us to find bugs in this new firmware.

Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.257 firmware Update COMING SOON – In Testing Now

Sony Xperia Z1 users are furious now for so many firmware related bug issues. Recently we spotted issues like yellow hue tint, noise appearing in images captured from Z1’s cam, SOD, random reboot and pinch to zoom issue. Mainly are firmware related. Presently Xperia Z1 is on 14.1.G.1.534  firmware14.1.G.1.526  and 14.1.G.1.531 firmware are the previous builds.

[ Update 15 Oct 2013 ]

Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.257 firmware major update rolled out – Improves Camera, Display and Power Consumption

A few days back we saw an internal leak of about phone screenshot from 14.1.G.2.213 firmware but just now we are informed that there is a strong chances of 14.1.G.2.257 firmware to hit Sony Xperia Z1 soon.

14.1.G.2.257 firmware keeps it on Android 4.2.2 and is still in testing but is soon expected to roll out. Though we can’t say it will 100% roll out but as it has been spotted on running on one of our tipster handset ( Xperia Z1 ) who once confirmed that 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware for Xperia Z1 is about to come and 20 days later it rolled out officially.

So we take the info of  Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.257 firmware update as credible and is likely to be rolling out soon by the end of this week or probably by next week.

Tipster who leaked the alleged screenshot of 14.1.G.2.213 firmware stated that it will bring performance and power optimization tweaks to Xperia Z1, same is expected with this higher 14.1.G.2.257 firmware build.

No proper ETA is there on 14.1.G.2.257 firmware update for Xperia Z1, but it is expected to come out soon. If you got this 14.1.G.2.257 firmware update on your Xperia Z1, let us know.

What issues you are facing on 14.1.G.1.534  firmware for Xperia Z1, let us know in detail. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.213 firmware update Coming Soon

A series of firmware updates 14.1.G.1.52614.1.G.1.531 and 14.1.G.1.534 have hit Xperia Z1 recently and yet another 14.1.G.2.213 firmware is soon expected to be rolling on Xperia Z1. Just now an about phone screenshot from Xperia Z1 C6902 HSPA+ is seen in wild which states build number as 14.1.G.2.213 firmware.

14.1.G.2.213 firmware changes the present 14.1.G.X.XXX firmware formation and is expected as a major update to bring out some noticeable changes in the Xperia Z1. Xperia Z1 users are complaining of many issues in present firmware.

Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.213 firmware caught in wild

At present users are facing some serious issues in Xperia Z1 like yellow hue / tint in screen display, noise appearing in camera pics and fake sleep of death issue due to improper functioning of optimized backlight option.

Xperia Z1 14.1.G.2.213 firmware update Coming Soon

Tipster confirms that 14.1.G.2.213 firmware will bring some performance enhancement and efficient power consumption on Xperia Z1 keeping it on Android 4.2.2 and kernel 3.4.0.

14.1.G.2.213 firmware update has not been rolled yet, it is to come soon, if you have got the 14.1.G.2.213 firmware  update than let us know in comments.

[ via – XDA ]

Xperia Z1 Android 4.2.2 14.1.G.1.534 firmware Update Rolled Out

A day after when we saw 14.1.G.1.531 Firmware being rolled on Xperia Z1, just now another small minor bugs fixing 14.1.G.1.534 firmware update has been rolled out. Previous 14.1.G.1.531 firmware first hit Xperia Z1 C6902 HSPA+ version in India and many region didn’t report that, so may be this 14.1.G.1.534 firmware update is rolling on all regions.

14.1.G.1.534 firmware keeps Xperia Z1 on android 4.2.2 and is confirmed on LTE C6903 Xperia Z1 versions.

Not many users have got this 14.1.G.1.534 firmware update yet, so keep on connecting your Xperia Z1 to PC Companion you may get 14.1.G.1.534 firmware update notification shortly.

Xperia Z1 14.1.G.1.534 rirmware Details

Xperia Z1 14.1.G.1.534 rirmware Details

  • Android – Jelly Bean 4.2.2
  • Phone Model – Xperia Z1 C6903
  • Baseband Version – 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10220006-18
  • Kernel Version – 3.4.0-perf-gde8296d-02200-g6e85970 BuildUser@BuildHost #1 Thu Sep 13 11:20:39 2013
  • Build Number – 14.1.G.1.534 Firmware

No specific changelog is available on 14.1.G.1.534 firmware update but 14.1.G.1.531 firmware and 14.1.G.1.534 firmware do improves RAM management as compared to previous stock firmware. As soon as this update is available world wide we will get you the 14.1.G.1.534 ftf soon for manual flashing.

Download 14.1.G.1.534 firmware ftf

Below file is extracted from CDA 1277-1398, Brand – Commercial&Journalist.

C6903_14.1.G.1.534_Commercial&Journalist_1277-1398.ftf
[ via XDA user sj8023ld ]

Many users are reporting noise in camera pics when taken in superior auto mode, hope Sony fixes this issue soon. If you have got this 14.1.G.1.534 firmware update then let us know what changes you notice.

Drop your comments regarding this issues you are facing in your Xperia Z1 on present firmware.

Thanks Anonymous 🙂

Xperia Z1 Android 4.2.2 14.1.G.1.531 Firmware Update Rolled Out

Sony Xperia Z1 was released with initial 14.1.G.1.518 Firmware out of the box and a few days back we reported that 14.1.G.1.526 Firmware ftf was available for install and just now we have seen another 14.1.G.1.531 Firmware being rolling on Xperia Z1, can be considered as it’s first firmware update on Xperia Z1 officially.

This firmware is not certified by PTCRB yet. 14.1.G.1.531 Firmware keeps Xperia Z1 as it is on Android 4.2.2 and seems only a minor bug fixing update over previous firmware. 14.1.G.1.531 Firmware confirmed in India on Xperia Z1 C6902 HSPA+ version via PC Companion and soon will be available in other regions also.

14.1.G.1.531 Firmware update has also been rolled on Xperia Z1 LTE versions also, just confirmed. Connect your Xperia Z1 to PC Companion and look for 14.1.G.1.531 Firmware update notification, if you have got one then update your Xperia Z1 as per on screen instructions.

Xperia Z1 Android 4.2.2 14.1.G.1.531 Firmware Details

  • Android – Jelly Bean 4.2.2
  • Phone Model – Xperia Z1 C6902
  • Baseband Version – 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10220006-16
  • Kernel Version – 3.4.0-perf-gde8296d-02197-ga764ca1 BuildUser@BuildHost #1 Thu Sep 5 20:20:30 2013
  • Build Number – 14.1.G.1.531 Firmware

Xperia Z1 Android 4.2.2 14.1.G.1.531 Firmware Details

Software info of 14.1.G.1.531 Firmware added below.

Phone Software version – 1272-6084_14.1G.1.531 and Customization version – 1277-2634_R4A

Software info of 14.1.G.1.531 Firmware

Those who haven’t got the 14.1.G.1.531 Firmware update yet, please wait soon will upload the 14.1.G.1.531 Firmware ftf link below for manual flashing via Flashtool.

Below file is extracted from Device:C6902, Version:14.1.G.1.531_Singapore, CDA Number:1277-2654 – 7.17 MB

Download C6902_14.1.G.1.531_SG 1277-2654.ftf | 815 MB
[ via XDA user macallen ]

Xperia Z1 14.1.G.1.531 Firmware update changelog

14.1.G.1.531 Firmware update is only a minor bug fixing update only. RAM management has definitely been improved a lot in this new firmware update.

14.1.G.1.531 Firmware still has Camera issue after unlocking the bootloader without backing up TA partition, Camera functionality is lost. 

We are still looking for the changelog as soon as we get more detail on it, we will update this section soon.

If you have already got 14.1.G.1.531 Firmware update on your Xperia Z1 please share your reviews, drop your comments below mentioning the features if you have seen any…

Download Xperia Z1 C6902 / L39h 14.1.G.1.526 firmware – Install ftf

Sony Xperia Z1 is up for pre-order and some folks have managed to get hands on Xperia Z1 and its latest firmware. Recently we saw PTCRB listing Xperia Z1 initial 14.1.G.1.518 firmware which was seen in all stock devices at IFA 2013. Just now an XDA member from “Untitled Xperia Team” UXT has posted the latest firmware for Xperia Z1 even though it is not listed on PTCRB also.

14.1.G.1.526 firmware for Xperia Z1 has been posted at XDA for downloading, claimed as the most latest update for Xperia Z1 C6902 / L39h HSPA+ version.

Download Xperia Z1 C6902 / L39h 14.1.G.1.526 firmware

14.1.G.1.526 firmware is extracted from “EMMA” software so it means if you have Xperia Z1 with you then you will be able to update only 14.1.G.1.518 firmware via PC Companion or SUS.

Download  14.1.G.1.526_TW_1276_3106 | 785 MB
[ via XDA user macallen ]

OR

Download 14.1.G.1.526_TW_1276_3106 | 785 MB
[ via XDA user sj8023ld ]

NOTE :- Both Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra and other new models have been added in new version of FlashTool  0.9.11.1 , use it to flash above ftf file.

Download flashtool-0.9.11.1-windows.rar

Flash it like a normal ftf.

Well if you have got your Xperia Z1 or you are going to have it, update it on latest 14.1.G.1.526 firmware and let us know about its performance and updates as compared to original stock firmware.

[ via – XDA ]

Xperia Z1 Added in Sony Update Service ( SUS ) for Firmware Update

Xperia Z1 is available for pre-order now across whole Europe and shipping is expected to be started in late September. Well a few days back we saw PTCRB listing 14.1.G.1.518 firmware for Xperia Z1 all variants 6943, C6906, C6903 and C6902.

Now you can update your Xperia Z1 officially if you have this device by anyhow.

Xperia Z1 Added in Sony Update Service ( SUS )

Xperia Z1 has been added in Sony Update Service software today and those who have this device by somehow can update it.

Xperia Z1 Added in Sony Update Service ( SUS ) for Firmware Update

If you have Xperia Z1 with you or planning to buy it soon, you will be able to update it officially via SUS and PCC soon.

Let us know whenever you update you Xperia Z1, shoot us a comment letting us know about how responsive is firmware…