Official Xperia Z Thread

[ricochet]

update liao really more smooth

especially locking the lockscreen

i also notice my facebook app now can display number of notifications on the ICON itself (like email app)
previously dont have this function eh?

Previous ver have this

 

[Oinkize]

you use facebook for xperia?
i use native facebook app and no such features.

I have it on my official fb app...

 

[hush66]

Those who root their phones might want to wait though. This update will uproot your phone.

The amazing DooMLoRD managed to root the new firmware:

[ROOT][Z] How-to for rooting newest firmware 10.3.1.A.0.244 - xda-developers

Will go home and update later!

 

[leonaheidern]

10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware Changelog

More smooth Boot animation.
Efficient RAM management.
Home launcher is more smooth, No lags here.
Album app taking a bit time to load pics ( even from UHS Class 10 card ).
3G Signal strength improved.
Battery – Need to be checked, can’t report it now.

Better ram and 3G signal is always welcome

 

[PongRareRare]

I'm still at the previous firmware... And I realise I can take photo while video-ing... Never know there's this function.. Haha

 

[marc2002]

Lol .... I think applied liquid armour on the original sp.....

 

[microtek]

Hi all,

Just bought the Xperia Z a few days ago and having problems with Google maps. I have turned on the GPS, location services and allowed the Google location services to access my location.

The blue dot does show up on Google maps at my location, but when I'm on a moving bus, the dot DOES NOT TRACK my location. Then, only after 5 mins or so the dot will reappear at my new location.

My Google Maps has been updated to the latest version (ver: 7.0.2). I have uninstalled and reinstalled and updated the Google Maps app many times. Restarted my phone but still the problem persists.

Anybody have the same problem???

 

[wolvie77]

guys i just flashed a Singapore stock rom 10.3.A.0.423. Can anyone provide a link for rooting this?

 

[Ralphel]

guys i just flashed a Singapore stock rom 10.3.A.0.423. Can anyone provide a link for rooting this?

hab u tried tis?
Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 18.06.2013] - Switched to improved method - xda-developers

do feedback whether work or dun

edit:

PS: moi got XZ to test

 

[scubyti]

I have it on my official fb app...

Weird leh. Can screenshot and show me? Mines buggy then.

 

[Ralphel]

Weird leh. Can screenshot and show me? Mines buggy then.

did u enable notification in the app itself?

 

[kazuki666]

I just updated the firmware via the pc. Not sure if it's me, but I find it laggy when flipping between screens.

 

[wolvie77]

hab u tried tis?
Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 18.06.2013] - Switched to improved method - xda-developers

do feedback whether work or dun

edit:

PS: moi got XZ to test

I read theres doomlord root kit. Anyone knows of a step by step tutorial?

 

[OnLyOnE]

This is from Gsmarena:

New firmware updates are now available for the Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL. Both new ROMs bring similar improvements over the system, signal and touch sensitivity, bug fixes and are still based on the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

There is no official change log on the updates, but some users have already compiled a list of all the notable changes.

More smooth Boot animation
Efficient RAM management
Home launcher is smoother, no more lag
Update Center has new UI
3G Signal strength improved
Touch response is improved a lot
Faster sleep and wake
Low-light image quality improved
Changes in car mode app
High resolution image snapping while recording a non-HDR video
No screen flickering
No unusual battery reading bug

 

[Lostsouls]

Anyone tried buying this frm online sellers (eg. Qoo)? The price is like $20 cheaper than SLS...... and dunno if its a genuine sandisk also.....

I bought it. Waiting for it to arrive

 

[hush66]

I read theres doomlord root kit. Anyone knows of a step by step tutorial?

[ROOT][Z] How-to for rooting newest firmware 10.3.1.A.0.244 - xda-developers

 

[wolvie77]

[ROOT][Z] How-to for rooting newest firmware 10.3.1.A.0.244 - xda-developers

i just updated to 244 firmware. trying to follow the guide to root but can't seem to find the Development option & the usb debugging is no where in sight.

 

[Ralphel]

This is from Gsmarena:

New firmware updates are now available for the Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL. Both new ROMs bring similar improvements over the system, signal and touch sensitivity, bug fixes and are still based on the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

There is no official change log on the updates, but some users have already compiled a list of all the notable changes.

More smooth Boot animation
Efficient RAM management
Home launcher is smoother, no more lag
Update Center has new UI
3G Signal strength improved
Touch response is improved a lot
Faster sleep and wake
Low-light image quality improved
Changes in car mode app
High resolution image snapping while recording a non-HDR video
No screen flickering
No unusual battery reading bug

moi wanna find out from buddies who updated liao
since the f/w update improve the Image Quality (IQ) of camera
wat abt changing to another camera app?
will the IQ be different from app to app in the same version of the F/W

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btw any bot a xperia z recently
is there any micro-sd included?
if included, how many gb?

 

[Ralphel]

i just updated to 244 firmware. trying to follow the guide to root but can't seem to find the Development option & the usb debugging is no where in sight.

if u google ur qns

Guide to Enable USB Debugging mode on various Android Versions

 

[wolvie77]

if u google ur qns

Guide to Enable USB Debugging mode on various Android Versions

haha. thanks. i found out already.