Firmware 14.3.E.0.1 coming soon? - Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
i´ve seen a FW 14.3.E.0.1 certified today on PTCRB:
http://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=24844
I think something is coming in near future

Good !
We know already from the Sony forums that the firmware includes fixes for the notification sounds and the com.android.wakelock issue

So, Sony jump from 14.3.A.0.xxx to 14.3.E.0.xxx... wow! That means a big update, not only bug fixes
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Jonfensu said:
So, Sony jump from 14.3.A.0.xxx to 14.3.E.0.xxx... wow! That means a big update, not only bug fixes
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Not sure about that... I think the letters represent variances or network specific releases. I think the important ones are the the one I labeled with X 14.X.A.X.*** where the 1st part represents an android upgrade and the 2nd represents a major revision.

meaning to say it will for Europe only?

Meaning its probably carrier branded ..

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shocking from HTC uk

well today we supposedly got the JB update for our unbranded onex,we had to force the update while vodafone released it also for branded devices without having to force it.Given JB has been out since june then this is shocking really 6 months to release it on the same day as the networks to me is not acceptable,will think long and hard over my next phone purchase.Whats your views?
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combat goofwing said:
well today we supposedly got the JB update for our unbranded onex,we had to force the update while vodafone released it also for branded devices without having to force it.Given JB has been out since june then this is shocking really 6 months to release it on the same day as the networks to me is not acceptable,will think long and hard over my next phone purchase.Whats your views?
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Should probably be in the Discussions thread mate.
Also reported (if unhappy they have customer services who are trained to be flamed)
i thought about that but its not about the jellybean OS itself its about HTC update timeline
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combat goofwing said:
i thought about that but its not about the jellybean OS itself its about HTC update timeline
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Enough people have groaned about this issue and it probably won't change, the mods closed the OTA thread on several occasions because of this and people were banned for flaming each other on XDA
I admit the timeframe sucked arse royally but this was covered plenty of times before
Also judging by the amount of new bases coming out of the maximus thread, they had alot to sort out
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Pretty useless here. Please take your rants to HTC not xda.

[RUMOR] Xperia S JB update comes in May

According to Phonearena.com/Xperia blog. Read below:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-Jelly-Bean-update-coming-in-May_id41967
http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/04/16/french-operator-sfr-says-xperia-s-jb-update-landing-in-may/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+XperiaBlog+%28Xperia+Blog%29
they said at the beginning of april. now may. and then june. july. and there will be no JB.
LOL just kidding.
im sitting here nicely waiting for the JB update.
eventhou im very excited xD
Meh, by this time I'll buy One X or LG Nexus, something with Android 4.1/4.2. SXS is good phone, but Nexus 4 tempts me more
Now I am 100% sure that the update will come in april.
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Akhil said:
Now I am 100% sure that the update will come in april.
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There is no info that Sony is releasing update in may, maybe only SFR branded version will be avaible then. There is no need to make false sensation.
@down: Ok, but title can be easly misunderstooded.
yUlekk said:
There is no info that Sony is releasing update in may, maybe only SFR branded version will be avaible then. There is no need to make false sensation.
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I'm far from making any false sensations. Maybe only branded version comes in may, maybe not. We'll see.
Enough with these rumors, it'll come when it'll come. Otherwise it's setting people up for disappointments.
It is not confirmed that Xperia s jellybean update will come to everyone in may,for example the galaxy note is updated in some countries but according to this carrier the jb update for galaxy note is expected to release in may
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Let's start the countdown to this thread being locked out....
http://www.tre.se/Privat/Kundservice/Teknisk-Support/Uppdateringar/
Swedish operator 3 still claims it'll arrive week 17.
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@NightSky256: I've changed title of the thread to 'Rumor'.
Whatever & whenever. We aldready have 4.2.2
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weenguyen said:
Whatever & whenever. We aldready have 4.2.2
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Yes but the 3.4 kernel and other stuff is required for a stable 4.2.2 .
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mirajkar.aniket232 said:
Yes but the 3.4 kernel and other stuff is required for a stable 4.2.2 .
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You are right, we are waiting for that to improve another Rom, he he
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konaes said:
http://www.tre.se/Privat/Kundservice/Teknisk-Support/Uppdateringar/
Swedish operator 3 still claims it'll arrive week 17.
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Please take closer look on the table with Sony...
Xperia S 6.1.A.2.45 - v. 17 Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
6.1.a.2.45 is ICS!!
WE CANNOT BE SURE THERE IS MISMATCH WITH SW VERSION OR ANDROID VERSION!
This is useless in my opinion...
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Please take closer look on the table with Sony...
Xperia S 6.1.A.2.45 - v. 17 Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
6.1.a.2.45 is ICS!!
WE CANNOT BE SURE THERE IS MISMATCH WITH SW VERSION OR ANDROID VERSION!
This is useless in my opinion...
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I guess that is software version of current sw and that is planned to upgrade to JB in week 17. I bought phone in Sweden and 6.1.A.2.45 is latest software for that country.
I really do like Sony products (my Xperia S will be a solid phone for a few years atleast), but the way Sony is releasing updates to our phone is just sad. It's not like Samsung which has gazillions of phones and i would image they'd have some problems in releasing updates in time for all their models.
Good thing that community is ahead and has a lot of 4.1 ROMs and a few based on 4.2. +1 for xda devs :victory:
Another speculation/rumor thread? With all due respect this is ridiculous. An admin clearly stated that these (future) threads are to be locked
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Please take closer look on the table with Sony...
Xperia S 6.1.A.2.45 - v. 17 Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
6.1.a.2.45 is ICS!!
WE CANNOT BE SURE THERE IS MISMATCH WITH SW VERSION OR ANDROID VERSION!
This is useless in my opinion...
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Well, since i know Swedish, and you obviously don't, I know that 6.1.a.2.45 is listed as current software...
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Jelly Bean 4.4 For Sony Xperia S

What do you think are the chances are of Sony releasing jb 4.4 for our devices I mean our devices would be more than enough to handle it.
What do you guys think?
Would it still be possible even though Qualcomm has stopped support for S3 snapdragon chipsets?
None!
Simple as that...
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What do you think are the chances are of Sony releasing jb 4.4 for our devices I mean our devices would be more than enough to handle it.
What do you guys think?
Would it still be possible even though Qualcomm has stopped support for S3 snapdragon chipsets?
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i think the same,there are no chance of getting android 4.4 kitkat.at the most we may get 4.2 or 4.3 jelly bean but there are only 2% chances :fingers-crossed: lets hope for the best.but we may get the taste of android 4.4 by great xda developers with less feature that depend on any new type of hardware
That's the weird thing 4.2 & 4.3 are said to be more hardware intensive than 4.4 and it is most unlikely we will get them for our devices.
Yet a lot of websites mention its likely that 4.4 will hit the Xperia family including the S.
What is also been said is 4.4 will or has been designed to run on aged out devices from:
512 RAM
Single low clock speed processors
And our phones come in the mid range of the Xperia family.
Which exceed the suggested minimum basic specs nneeded.
I wish Sony could just say yes or no wether it was possible as I don't want to upgrade as its only been 6 months since I got this device it's ggood but I was surprised how quickly this was shunned and newer devices came out from Sony.
When I see Z1 released with 4.2.2, 4.4 for XS is just a dream.
Sony must sell Z1 as new flagship and it certainly won't update and support 2011/12 device anymore.
I would like that, of course but that won't happen.
I'm trying to find unlockable Z1 in Croatia - I really like that device.
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I'm thinking the 4.1.2 update was the last one.
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funky0308 said:
When I see Z1 released with 4.2.2, 4.4 for XS is just a dream.
Sony must sell Z1 as new flagship and it certainly won't update and support 2011/12 device anymore.
I would like that, of course but that won't happen.
I'm trying to find unlockable Z1 in Croatia - I really like that device.
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Off-topic:
Some reviews said the screen is really bad, maybe you should wait for the next flagship from Sony..
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Official noway
Cyanogenmod... maybe
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there's rumour about Z1 will get 4.4 in november
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z1_rumored_to_get_android_44_update_in_november-news-6942.php
if that's true then great, finally sony updates the device quickly
this is a good sign, cause I still want sony for my next device
but for XS... I don't think so
just hope with rayman in the CAF kernel.. but it will not come soon.. and you ask too early
Many website said for 4.4 is just false rumour
lordanas59 said:
Off-topic:
Some reviews said the screen is really bad, maybe you should wait for the next flagship from Sony..
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Hmm...
Screen isn't really bad it's great HD screen but some users reported that they have that stupid yellow tint over screen.
And that's extremely annoying from Sony.
I'll buy it but only and if I can check it first (I already arranged that).
There's great little piece of software for screen testing so I'll use that.
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yes yes. its just a dream. will not came
Well letama may make a 4.4 build for xperia s
And xperia s isnt slow, stock rom its self is heavy, roms like cm10 are rocket fast on xperia s
We may just get 4.4 if we ask letama or raymanFX kindly
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you will receive even 5.0 if came out.. But stability may be problem.
Anyway, i am on the way to upgrade to Z1.
I believe 4.4 will come some time later.
Some expert in XDA will make it. But Sony wont
remember snapdragon has stopped supporting s3 cpu that's why there's no kernel for jb 4.2 and 4.3
yeah experts in XDA are making it now but i dont think sony cares about it
Our lovely Xperia S is now an orphan. Only users care about it
The performance can definietly do 4.2 4.3 or 4.4, but sony just want us to buy new phones
I saw this in some site.. Can someone translate this.. I think we may get 4.4.. :silly:
Just look on the side of picture (Right) which phones will get it
edit: Sorry i missread.
Ignore this post.
happy
i see S and sl
unless it doesnt say thay
sudhindrakv said:
I saw this in some site.. Can someone translate this.. I think we may get 4.4.. :silly:
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It said "Can upgrade Kit Kat 4.4"..
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It said "Can upgrade Kit Kat 4.4"..
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So it wont...
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I hope that xs gets 4.4 otherwise im going to beat up 4.4 source code till it works on xs
Anyway i dont blame sony for wanting money
Currently sony mobile hates sony entertainment
They keep blowing their money
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Official 4.4 is that true?!

http://www.technostall.com/xperia-s-android-442-kitkat-update/
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http://www.technostall.com/xperia-s-android-442-kitkat-update/
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no it's not true, when you download the file it is pure_aosp_alpha
They say sony will realease official update
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I don't think that they are gonna update the Xperia S anymore. It's a shame as it's a good device, I hope they don't do the same and abandon my Z1 after 18 months like they did with this device. Hopefully tho they might update this but it's very unlikely
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See the title 1st...
They said custom rom.
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adam20115 said:
I don't think that they are gonna update the Xperia S anymore. It's a shame as it's a good device, I hope they don't do the same and abandon my Z1 after 18 months like they did with this device. Hopefully tho they might update this but it's very unlikely
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Abandon? You expecting lifetime of updates? They didn't abandon Xperia S. The current firmware is fine.
lee480 said:
Abandon? You expecting lifetime of updates? They didn't abandon Xperia S. The current firmware is fine.
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Ofcourse,the current is f9.but there must be 4.3 or 4.4 update...but there is nothing.
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nisu4717 said:
Ofcourse,the current is f9.but there must be 4.3 or 4.4 update...but there is nothing.
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I dont mean abandon, i mean like they should try to update it for as long as possible as its still a good device, thats all i mean
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Ofcourse,the current is f9.but there must be 4.3 or 4.4 update...but there is nothing.
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Why must there be? There are unofficial versions, just use those. Are you expecting Sony to keep every single phone they ever released up to date? There must be hundreds by now (okay that was a hyperbole, 48 according to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Xperia), noone can keep up with that. If you must blame anyone or anything for the short while that phones are getting updates, blame Android because it's so hard to install on hardware (compared to more classic PC OS's like Windows and Ubuntu/Pick-Your-Favorite-Linux-Distro). Not even the Galaxy Nexus got an update to Android 4.4, and if there was one Nexus that was most like our Fuji-phones it was that one. So if our generation's Nexus isn't even getting any updates anymore, how do you expect a non-Nexus device to get that update.
Seriously, I don't like this either, so ever since KitKat I haven't run a stock ROM. Now you've learned that if stock updates are important to you, you should get a Nexus or a Google Play Edition device. Sony has been known not to be very good in providing long term updates ever since the Xperia X10 (their very first Android phone). And if you can't afford to get a new phone every 2 years (because that's how long it'll be relevant), you should stop being so sensitive about updates and be happy with what you have.
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Why must there be? There are unofficial versions, just use those. Are you expecting Sony to keep every single phone they ever released up to date? There must be hundreds by now (okay that was a hyperbole, 48 according to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Xperia), noone can keep up with that. If you must blame anyone or anything for the short while that phones are getting updates, blame Android because it's so hard to install on hardware (compared to more classic PC OS's like Windows and Ubuntu/Pick-Your-Favorite-Linux-Distro). Not even the Galaxy Nexus got an update to Android 4.4, and if there was one Nexus that was most like our Fuji-phones it was that one. So if our generation's Nexus isn't even getting any updates anymore, how do you expect a non-Nexus device to get that update.
Seriously, I don't like this either, so ever since KitKat I haven't run a stock ROM. Now you've learned that if stock updates are important to you, you should get a Nexus or a Google Play Edition device. Sony has been known not to be very good in providing long term updates ever since the Xperia X10 (their very first Android phone). And if you can't afford to get a new phone every 2 years (because that's how long it'll be relevant), you should stop being so sensitive about updates and be happy with what you have.
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I m using pure Aosp 4.4 right now.
And I m happy with it.
But see every nexus has offical cm support.they are also working on 4.4.
And here only billchane and rehman FX are working.thanks to them we have 4.4 build.suppose we don't have more support from them.than what we gonna do.then I will sell my sl..and surely buy nexus 5 or htc m7
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I m using pure Aosp 4.4 right now.
And I m happy with it.
But see every nexus has offical cm support.they are also working on 4.4.
And here only billchane and rehman FX are working.thanks to them we have 4.4 build.suppose we don't have more support from them.than what we gonna do.then I will sell my sl..and surely buy nexus 5 or htc m7
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Best not buy a HTC, support isn't great there either. The One X(L) isn't going beyond Android 4.2. If this is important to you, there's only q Nexus, a Google Play Edition phone or maybe a Motorola Moto X but we still have to see how long Motorola is going to support phones now they're part of Google.
And indeed we wouldn't be much without Rayman or bilchen. But it's like this for the vast majority of Android devices.
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I tried several KK-based roms for xperia S, but all gave me random reboots
had some on 4.3, but with 4.4 I have too many to be stable as dayly driver.
i guess they all use the same kernel (open semc), that could explain why the all have it?
but... why do some people claim to have no reboots, and others have em 'all the time'?
i'm now on nature rom (4.1) and no problems at all, it's a great rom, but i really like 4.4 as well.
will there be a stable kernel/version soon?
dreezz said:
I tried several KK-based roms for xperia S, but all gave me random reboots
had some on 4.3, but with 4.4 I have too many to be stable as dayly driver.
i guess they all use the same kernel (open semc), that could explain why the all have it?
but... why do some people claim to have no reboots, and others have em 'all the time'?
i'm now on nature rom (4.1) and no problems at all, it's a great rom, but i really like 4.4 as well.
will there be a stable kernel/version soon?
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Try Pure AOSP Kitkat rom! It's different build and I have no such problem with that
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but has same kernel?
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but has same kernel?
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Different
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but has same kernel?
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That 1 has aops kernal.its own
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Why must there be? There are unofficial versions, just use those. Are you expecting Sony to keep every single phone they ever released up to date? There must be hundreds by now (okay that was a hyperbole, 48 according to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Xperia), noone can keep up with that. If you must blame anyone or anything for the short while that phones are getting updates, blame Android because it's so hard to install on hardware (compared to more classic PC OS's like Windows and Ubuntu/Pick-Your-Favorite-Linux-Distro). Not even the Galaxy Nexus got an update to Android 4.4, and if there was one Nexus that was most like our Fuji-phones it was that one. So if our generation's Nexus isn't even getting any updates anymore, how do you expect a non-Nexus device to get that update.
Seriously, I don't like this either, so ever since KitKat I haven't run a stock ROM. Now you've learned that if stock updates are important to you, you should get a Nexus or a Google Play Edition device. Sony has been known not to be very good in providing long term updates ever since the Xperia X10 (their very first Android phone). And if you can't afford to get a new phone every 2 years (because that's how long it'll be relevant), you should stop being so sensitive about updates and be happy with what you have.
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First of all, the XS it's not just another phone sony launched, its a flagship device that only got two major updates (one actually cause ics should have been out of the box) so I at least expected 4.2 or 4. 3, even Galaxy s2 got them
second, the galaxy nexus didn't get 4.4 because of Texas instruments (supposedly) and as long as other oems continue to update it means it's possible and we have every right to complain about it
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tel033 said:
First of all, the XS it's not just another phone sony launched, its a flagship device that only got two major updates (one actually cause ics should have been out of the box) so I at least expected 4.2 or 4. 3, even Galaxy s2 got them
second, the galaxy nexus didn't get 4.4 because of Texas instruments (supposedly) and as long as other oems continue to update it means it's possible and we have every right to complain about it
S has 2 updates ics,jb.and what about sl.sl was preloaded with ics.it has only jb update.
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tel033 said:
First of all, the XS it's not just another phone sony launched, its a flagship device that only got two major updates (one actually cause ics should have been out of the box) so I at least expected 4.2 or 4. 3, even Galaxy s2 got them
second, the galaxy nexus didn't get 4.4 because of Texas instruments (supposedly) and as long as other oems continue to update it means it's possible and we have every right to complain about it
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You're absolutely correct that Galaxy Nexus lack of KitKat is due to Texas Instruments. Similar, Xperia S ain't getting 4.2 and above due to Qualcomm, not Sony.
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You're absolutely correct that Galaxy Nexus lack of KitKat is due to Texas Instruments. Similar, Xperia S ain't getting 4.2 and above due to Qualcomm, not Sony.
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Ok then my mistake, but how would you then explain the galaxy s2 getting updates with a snapdragon s2?
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Xperia m 4.3 maintenence release 2 update

Hey,
It seems that the testing for qmr 2 is over and releasing of the maintenance release 2 update for xperia m will be available in July 2014..
What's in the update?
Updated Google Mobile services
Stability, performance, and other general improvements
Source: vodafone Australia
http://support.vodafone.com.au/articles/FAQ/Sony-Xperia-M-software-update
Hey guys.., according to Vodafone Australian community, maintenance release 2 for Xperia m will be released on or before 7th of July for phones bought through them. For other people, they have to wait till PTCRB approves new build number for this update
FakrudeenAhamed said:
Hey guys.., according to Vodafone Australian community, maintenance release 2 for Xperia m will be released on or before 7th of July for phones bought through them. For other people, they have to wait till PTCRB approves new build number for this update
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When can we expect this update in India???
Altaib said:
When can we expect this update in India???
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As I ve said in the previous post.., Indian phones will get the update only after PTCRB approves the new build number for the QMR2 update...
Don't you know the date of releasing????
My phone is heating heavily after the last update...
I want the next update immediately..
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Don't you know the date of releasing????
My phone is heating heavily after the last update...
I want the next update immediately..
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It ll be before 10th of next month for sure.. ,because in the last update it happened like that only I.e india got update after one month of vodafone Australia release
I want the new update just to fix the really bad battery life.
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I want the new update just to fix the really bad battery life.
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We are also waiting for the update to fix the volume bar bug and fast battery draining...
Did u try factory reset after the last update., bcos after the factory reset, the battery draining was reduced little bit....
Try this
http://bgr.com/2014/03/19/speed-up-android-how-to/ to increase the speed little bit...
Answered my own question.
I personally don't like these small updates. Why Sony keeps releasing a lot of small updates to an outdated version of Android instead of focusing giving us KitKat, which our phone is more than capable of running?
Take a look at Xperia L, for example, that phone is identical to ours (the only difference being internal memory and main camera) and was released with Android 4.1. They got a major update to Android 4.2.2 and now all they get are a lot of small updates and nothing more. I mean, Xperia L is veeeery similar to Xperia M, so why they didn't get an official 4.3 or 4.4 update too?
If this history of updates repeats with Xperia M, we'll be stuck in Android 4.3 forever. Sony will keep releasing small updates to us instead of bringing new versions of Android and when our phone support ends we will depend only of custom ROMs, not to mention Xperia M dual users (like me) that need to choose between having second SIM functionality or using a custom ROM to get KitKat
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I personally don't like these small updates. Why Sony keeps releasing a lot of small updates to an outdated version of Android instead of focusing giving us KitKat, which our phone is more than capable of running?
Take a look at Xperia L, for example, that phone is identical to ours (the only difference being internal memory and main camera) and was released with Android 4.1. They got a major update to Android 4.2.2 and now all they get are a lot of small updates and nothing more. I mean, Xperia L is veeeery similar to Xperia M, so why they didn't get an official 4.3 or 4.4 update too?
If this history of updates repeats with Xperia M, we'll be stuck in Android 4.3 forever. Sony will keep releasing small updates to us instead of bringing new versions of Android and when our phone support ends we will depend only of custom ROMs, not to mention Xperia M dual users (like me) that need to choose between having second SIM functionality or using a custom ROM to get KitKat
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I agree with you bro..., Sony is just irritating the user with these small updates and even those updates aren't checked properly before they are released., those updates are released to fix a bug, they do fix it but the problem is that they are creating a new bug..
And bro I read somewhere that xperia m both single and dual won't receive Kitkat, and it seems that we ll be stuck with 4.3 forever unless we use unofficial roms.. I think that this ll be the case for all the Sony midrange phones....
I am a great fan of Sony, but now I am starting to hate it...
FakrudeenAhamed said:
We are also waiting for the update to fix the volume bar bug and fast battery draining...
Did u try factory reset after the last update., bcos after the factory reset, the battery draining was reduced little bit....
Try this
http://bgr.com/2014/03/19/speed-up-android-how-to/ to increase the speed little bit...
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Thanks
There is a way to fix the volume bug but you need to have root and delete something...
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RedLedLight said:
Thanks
There is a way to fix the volume bug but you need to have root and delete something...
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Yeah I heard abt that from one of my frd.. But I don't want to do that cos we are almost close for the next update.. Waiting is nothing wrong ..
It seems that the next update after QMR2 for xperia m ll take a long time ( usually it takes long time) I mean much longer cos there is no info regarding the future updates from Vodafone Australia
The build number to the firmware is 15.4.A.1.9, a firmware what has already been released.
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gamer649 said:
The build number to the firmware is 15.4.A.1.9, a firmware what has already been released.
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That's feature release 2 brother, and it was released on June 10
FakrudeenAhamed said:
That's feature release 2 brother, and it was released on June 10
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Technical details
Android Version: 4.3
Build Number: 15.4.A.1.9
Kernel: 3.4.0 [email protected]#1 Fri May 9 12:13:00 CST 2014
Baseband: 2.22.J.1.18_8x30_M:1721632.43.00.000 424_A:1721632.43.00.001912
Model: C1904
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Is there really a point in the hype around it if it is the same firmware what has already been released? We already have ftf files of it.
gamer649 said:
Is there really a point in the hype around it if it is the same firmware what has already been released? We already have ftf files of it.
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This post isn't about 15.4.A.1.9 cos it's old news
. This is abt the next update which xperia m is gonna get next month.. Still the build number for the next update has not been released as the update is yet to be certified by PTCRB
RedLedLight said:
Thanks
There is a way to fix the volume bug but you need to have root and delete something...
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Found the thing to delete
It is /vendor /overlay
Then just reboot
I I helped press the thanks button!
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RedLedLight said:
Found the thing to delete
It is /vendor /overlay
Then just reboot
I I helped press the thanks button!
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I didn't ask for the steps to fix volume bar bug brother...
It's so sad that, still thr is no official info abt the release of the update

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