Official Xperia Z Thread

[Cleaver]

My phone dont know why now the power button spoil and the volume up button becomes the power button.

Also the back plate crack.

Any idea how long does it takes to repair?

Last time i read their duration is horrible, have it improve?

Thanks

 

[hush66]

I aldy foresee this coming.

Esp that stuff gets slower.


Now, how to remove the update notification at the top of ur phone?

Settings -> Apps -> All -> Update Centre -> Force Stop. It might return if Update Centre is launched again.

My phone dont know why now the power button spoil and the volume up button becomes the power button.

Also the back plate crack.

Any idea how long does it takes to repair?

Last time i read their duration is horrible, have it improve?

Thanks

Sounds like a motherboard issue. Repair duration depends on whether they have the parts.

 

[dreamz13]

I notice that after I switched off Google Now, and then uninstalled Google Play updates (but I didn't disable it so it was updated back to latest version), and now my battery usage is back to normal.

Things I also did: Go to Settings > Google (accounts) > Ads > Tick the box for Opt out of interest-based ads and also disable back up of data by going to Settings > Backup & reset (Personal) > uncheck the box for “Back up my data”.

 

[Ralphel]

new update coming soon


New firmware (10.5.A.0.233) certified for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z

New firmware (10.5.A.0.233) certified for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z | Xperia Blog

 

[yhw22]

new update coming soon


New firmware (10.5.A.0.233) certified for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z

New firmware (10.5.A.0.233) certified for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z | Xperia Blog

Hope it will solve the battery life issue.

 

[rizal5150]

updated to kitkat last night. bad idea though I love kit kat.
flash player for browser not working.. zzz any help?

 

[Ralphel]

so far no battery issues
maybe moi done those steps for google play service

no lag lei
btw juz update oni, no clean install what so ever

 

[Cleaver]

Sounds like a motherboard issue. Repair duration depends on whether they have the parts.

i see, thanks

 

[hueman]

I've turn off "Google Now" for now, till a proper fix comes in.
I did experience UI lag but after switching off the few Google stuff, it is back to the smooth days.

Can't wait for 233.

 

[rizal5150]

Zzz y am i unable to delete pics/videos through quickpic and moboplayer? I keep deleting and they keep appearing..
Need to go to file explorer to delete .

New firmware sucks. Any way to revert?

 

[hueman]

Zzz y am i unable to delete pics/videos through quickpic and moboplayer? I keep deleting and they keep appearing..
Need to go to file explorer to delete .

New firmware sucks. Any way to revert?

It's not the fault of Sony. Kitkat's tighten security means apps can only write or modify it's own folder on the SDCard or external storage.

 

[rizal5150]

It's not the fault of Sony. Kitkat's tighten security means apps can only write or modify it's own folder on the SDCard or external storage.

i see... going to sony service ctr to downgrade..

 

[Ralphel]

if u have kitkat and u have root
Before upgrading to KitKat, be wary of SD card restrictions | Xperia Blog

 

[dreamz13]

battery usage before and after tweaking:

 

[bigbadber]

Settings -> Apps -> All -> Update Centre -> Force Stop. It might return if Update Centre is launched again.

thanks bro!!

 

[binary_0011]

in 1 nite, my battery life drop 60% !! then i found this :

Sony acknowledges Xperia Z KitKat battery woes; provides workaround | Xperia Blog

 

[rollbread]

battery usage before and after tweaking:

Hi, how do you change the background of this?

 

[rizal5150]

has anyone done manual downgrading of firmware before? can use flashtool like flashing any rom?

 

[hush66]

has anyone done manual downgrading of firmware before? can use flashtool like flashing any rom?

I assume you went to the service centre and they advised that they don't offer the service of downgrading firmware?

Anyways, manual flashing is actually very simple. You need to find the 4.3 firmware FTF file and then use Flashtool to flash. Ensure that you untick the "Wipe data" option during the flashing process.

I searched the XDA threads for local 4.3 firmwares, and can only locate a 4.3 firmware for Singtel here (which would come with all those Singtel pre-installed apps): [STOCK ROM][FTF] Xperia Z (C6603) 10.4.1.B.0.101 Singtel (1270-0743) - xda-developers

If you prefer a more generic firmware without all the pre-installed apps, you can try the 10.4.1.B.0.101 Generic Ukraine firmware. Besides the default language setting at 1st startup, there isn't any difference between this firmware and a generic SG one.

Use here for how to use Flashtool to flash firmware (includes video guide).

 

[rizal5150]

I assume you went to the service centre and they advised that they don't offer the service of downgrading firmware?

Anyways, manual flashing is actually very simple. You need to find the 4.3 firmware FTF file and then use Flashtool to flash. Ensure that you untick the "Wipe data" option during the flashing process.

I searched the XDA threads for local 4.3 firmwares, and can only locate a 4.3 firmware for Singtel here (which would come with all those Singtel pre-installed apps): [STOCK ROM][FTF] Xperia Z (C6603) 10.4.1.B.0.101 Singtel (1270-0743) - xda-developers

If you prefer a more generic firmware without all the pre-installed apps, you can try the 10.4.1.B.0.101 Generic Ukraine firmware. Besides the default language setting at 1st startup, there isn't any difference between this firmware and a generic SG one.

Use here for how to use Flashtool to flash firmware (includes video guide).

thanks for the reply. will try later.

initially went to the somerset branch the girl said can do downgrade at bishan. so went to bishan branch the pinoy guy said they cant do downgrade. -_____-