Sony updates Xperia Z and Xperia ZL, improves performance
A month back on June 24, Xperia Z was officially update to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware and some days back we saw another Jelly Bean 10.3.1.A.0.236 firmware OTA update
being rolled on Xperia Z but only on developer handsets, which was a
lot curious why such a firmware was rolled and users reporting it were
very few.
But now, in INDIA region, we have just spotted another 10.3.1.A.0.244
firmware on our Xperia Z C6602 HSPA+ version via PC Companion as well
as via SUS. No such update is seen listed on PTCRB site also. Update
also confirmed on Xperia Z C6603 LTE version now.
10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update confirmed in India, Sweden, Egypt,
Saudi Arabia, Poland till now. Same 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update is
also confirmed on Xperia ZL C6503.
We can confirm that 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update for Xperia Z C6602 is just a patch update of Android 4.2.2 Sony must have patched the perf_event exploit. So Root from previous 10.3.A.0.423 firmware will now be lost sadly.
Xperia ZR C5503 / C5502 has also been updated to same Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update, check below link.
[ Update ]
Xperia ZR C5503 / C5502 Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update Rolled Out – Install it.
[ UPDATE ]
How to Root Xperia Z, ZL, ZR Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware by DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v18 – ROOT ACHIEVED
Xperia Z C6602 Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware details
Xperia Z C6602 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update is a full update of 758.5 MB size as like last one.
- Android – Jelly Bean 4.2.2
- Phone Model – Xperia Z C6602
- Baseband version – 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110057-39
- Build Number – 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware
- Kernel – 3.4.0-g3865184 BuildUser@BuildHost #1 Tue Jul 07:57:34 2013
10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update has some old kernel 3.4.0 as like 10.3.A.0.423 firmware
Xperia ZL C6503 Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware details
Xperia Z C6602 Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update via PC Companion
Connect your Xperia Z to PC Companion and check whether a firmware
update notification is available or not. If yes, then please proceed as
shown below.
PC Companion says, latest android software, may be it’s a new version
Click on “Update” button and proceed to confirm the new 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware as old 10.3.A.0.423 firmware.
Xperia Z C6602 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update will be automatically
download and phone will be updated. First reboot after update will be a
bit slow, it will get back to normal soon
As soon as phone boots, it will say Android is upgrading, total files
are 74, it means they are fixing some bugs in this firmware. Let it
happen then applications will start.
Xperia ZL C6503 Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update via PC Companion
Connect your Xperia ZL to PC Companion and look for update notification and proceed if update is available.
Xperia Z C6602 Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update via SUS – Sony Update Service
If any Xperia Z user is not able to get any update notification via PC Companion, do check your phone with SUS also.
To update via SUS, Switch off your phone, Wait for 30 seconds and now
press volume down button ( Saw Green LED ) now holding volume down
button connect phone to PC, let SUS detect your phone and you will see
an update notification of 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware just like below.
After clicking on Software Update ( Recommended ) option, proceed with the update.
As soon as phone updates, it will be shown on screen.
Xperia Z C6602 / C6603 Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update ftf – Manual Updating
[ UPDATE ]
XDA Developer DooMLoRD
has just tweeted that all Xperia Z / ZL users who have rooted handset,
shouldn’t flash this 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware ftf file directly. They
should use OTA ROOT KEEPER, otherwise root will be lost in this new
firmware.
How to keep Root in Xperia Z, ZL Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update ?
If you are updating your Xperia Z, ZL
directly via Flashtool, everything in (the /system partition) gets
formatted completely, so you loose root :/ So update it over OTA to keep
root.
Root Access will be lost, if flashing via FlashTool.
Use OTA RootKeeper, if you want to have
root access remain to your phone. If you are updating your Xperia Z, ZL
by “Update Center” app, then using OTA RootKeeper, you can save your
root access.
All those who have not got update yet can download the ftf file and install it manually.
D
ownload Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2
10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update ftf file from below link. Flashing
doesn’t require any root or unlocked bootloader.
Below files extracted from:-
(Works on any Xperia Z)
- Phone Software Version: 1269-5309_10.3.1.A.0.244 GENERIC – user
- File System Version: GLOBAL-LTE_10.3.1.A.0.244
- Customization Version: 1270-9081_R5B
- Branding – Belgium
Or
Or
Download Xperia Z C6603 - Branding:
Generic NCB (unbranded) ( Nordic Combined) file from below. (
via XDA member Rekoil )
Or
Download Xperia Z C6603 - Branding: Generic ES (unbranded) ( Country – Spain ) file from below. ( via XDA member Apollo89 )
To Download Generic – Central Europe 3 ftf of this firmware, use below link.
Customization: 1270-7296_R2B – Central Europe 3
Xperia ZL C6503 Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update ftf – Manual Updating
You can download the ftf file from below link and update your Xperia ZL manually by flashing the ftf file.
or
Xperia Z C6602 Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware Customization info.
- Phone Software Version – 1269-5309_10.3.1.A.0.244 Generic User
- File System Version – INDIA_HSPA_10.3.1.A.0.244
- Customization version – 1270-7186_R5B
Xperia Z C6602 Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware – Review / Changelog
10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update is simply a
patch update of android 4.2.2. It has fixed a lot bugs of 10.3.A.0.423
firmware update. Overall satisfied with the performance in this update.
If you are looking for Xperia Z 10.3.1.a.0.244 vs 10.3.a.0.423 firmware
then surely given below changelog will tell you…
- More smooth Boot animation.
- Efficient RAM management, 1784 MB RAM available for usage.
- Home launcher is more smooth, No lags here.
- Update Center has got a new UI. Check image below.
- Album app taking a bit time to load pics ( even from UHS Class 10 card ).
- 3G Signal strength improved.
- Touch response is improved a lot.
- AnTuTu Benchmark score dropped after 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update
to 20483 from 21456. Battery dropped by 2% During test and a lot heated
during test.
- Sleep and Wake is a bit faster now.
- Camera Image quality in dark improved.
- Changes in car mode app.
- High resolution image is captured in normal mode with HDR off. ( Around 2.8 MB )
- No screen flickering now.
- No unusual battery reading bug till now. Booted twice in between 30-20% battery and having no issues.
- Battery backup has increased, checked ( reporting after 24 hours of update ).
[ BUGS ]
Users are reporting now Heating issues on their Xperia Z
after Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update :/ Can’t say much on
this now, need to test.
If you have already updated your Xperia Z
on this latest android 4.2.2 jelly bean 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update,
please post your review below with bugs and changelog info
We are expecting soon Xperia ZR Android 4.2.2 firmware update will be released now
It is speculated that Xperia ZR will also be directly updated to 10.3.1.A.0.244.
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