topic Re: new software update 23.0.1.A.5.77 in Z Series

latest UK and non UK z3 compact firmware

MyAliasIsGary — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 10:35:35 GMT

Hi all

I've seen posts on xda-dev (11 dec 2014) about a new z3 compact firmware build (23.0.1.A.5.77).

The last OTA update I had (in england) was 23.0.A.2.105

Sony reports latest firmware to be 23.0.A.2.93 (released 22 sep 2014) lol

Is 23.0.1.A.5.77 region specific (i.e. non-UK)?

Thanks,

Gary

Re: latest UK z3 compact firmware

Thommo — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 10:54:27 GMT

The UK is the only country to have the .105 firmware and some of the countries that have .77 never had the .105 and went straight from either the .93 or .98 firmware, So I will assume that this new firmware is country specific, You could if you really want it manually Flash your device but I see no need currently

Software update changelog?

Randy05 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 16:08:35 GMT

My z3c just got a major update through the computer. I was really hoping it's was Lollipop but it wasn't.

Anyway, where I can read whats new in this update? Cause it seems that nothing has really changed. Fps in the camera preview still **bleep**, at least.

Re: latest UK z3 compact firmware

MyAliasIsGary — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:24:37 GMT

@Thommo wrote:
The UK is the only country to have the .105 firmware and some of the countries that have .77 never had the .105 and went straight from either the .93 or .98 firmware, So I will assume that this new firmware is country specific, You could if you really want it manually Flash your device but I see no need currently

thanks Thommo.

Just gagging for an update

I agree regarding not updating to a different country's firmware (doesn't sound sensible really). I'd have thought Sony would have pushed the update out here, if there was a need.

Having said that, is there somewhere which details changelogs for new firmware?

Also, if I recall correctly, I saw posts on here about the phone's wifi misbehaving. I've personally found my wifi speed to not be as good as I think it should be. What I mean by this is that an app might send some data and there'll just be an inexplicable delay in transfer (almost like the wifi had gone to sleep - only lasts a few seconds though). I have set the phone so the wifi disables when in sleep mode... but that surely shouldn't affect its performance while the phone is active. The wifi symbol is visible during these times. I've got no power management / power saving measures (e.g. stamina mode) active.

I guess i was additionally vaguely hoping that we'd see some camera patches and/or some kind of resolution regarding loss of DRM keys when rooting.

I'd imagine that Sony will be beavering away with the lollipop update now, so maybe we'll see something wonderful (i.e. no loss of camera functionality when rooting).

Cheers,

Gazza

Re: latest UK z3 compact firmware

Thommo — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 20:15:28 GMT

@Randy05Lollipop won't be released untill 2015 and judging by Sony's blog it will be sometime in the 1st few months

Re: latest UK z3 compact firmware

MyAliasIsGary — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 09:41:25 GMT

@MyAliasIsGary wrote:
Hi all
I've seen posts on xda-dev (11 dec 2014) about a new z3 compact firmware build (23.0.1.A.5.77).
The last OTA update I had (in england) was 23.0.A.2.105
Sony reports latest firmware to be 23.0.A.2.93 (released 22 sep 2014) lol
Is 23.0.1.A.5.77 region specific (i.e. non-UK)?
Thanks,

Gary

hi all

firmware update 23.0.1.A.5.77 rolled out (to me at least - O2 UK) last night / this morning.

It's a big update (size-wise). I was instructed that you can only install via PC / using PC companion (or the mac equivalent).

I'd estimate the image size to be in excess of 1GB (going on how long it took to download).

Update was seemless though using PC companion.

Only thing I had to do was put USB connectivity back to MTP.

There was a reference to patching / updating NFC (during the firmware update) but it also "optimised" 78 apps on my phone.

Oh... and a new google app appeared called "keep".

An 'official' changelog would be hugely useful.

I've only found this:

http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/12/11/new-update-23-0-1-a-5-77-rolling-for-xperia-z3-and-z3-compact/

and this thread on xda-dev:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/firmware-23-0-1-5-77-rolling-xperia-z3-t2969791

Cheers,

Gary

Re: latest UK z3 compact firmware

austinbarbarosa — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 14:44:57 GMT

I would avoid the update until further notice. I just updated my firmware and the battery life is atrocious. I'm not even getting a day of battery life anymore.

23.0.1.a.5.77 software update

vasuvius — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:17:26 GMT

I just updated my phone.

Are there any release notes for this update? I'm hoping they fixed the issue with the location based WiFi not working reliably.

Thanks

new software update 23.0.1.A.5.77

a_f_k — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:31:16 GMT

Guys what are the improvements or updates in the new update 23.0.1.A.5.77 except google keep..

Re: new software update 23.0.1.A.5.77

Thommo — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:40:35 GMT

I'm sure I read on here that it has a camera bug fix included but don't quote me on that

Re: new software update 23.0.1.A.5.77

Uliwooly — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:45:05 GMT

you can read some feedback here

http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/12/11/new-update-23-0-1-a-5-77-rolling-for-xperia-z3-and-z3-compact/

Update availability for Z3c

koval — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 11:58:32 GMT

Hi! I've bought Z3 Compact off contract, knowing that branded softwares are usually very delayed. But sadly I'm now noticing my mistake. The newest firmware for Z3c (.77) is present for all branded phones in my country (poland), while i haven't even recieved the .98 update, still .93. I'd just like to ask, maybe Sony has own politics that I'm not aware of, becasue usually unbranded phones get updates first in line.

Re: Update availability for Z3c

Thommo — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 12:36:52 GMT

You can manually flash another country's firmware however to answer your question - Before generic handsets get the update the networks have to all authorise the update, I'm not saying they have to release the update but they do have to authorise it - Then Sony will be authorised to release it to generic devices - So before blaming Sony blame your country's networks as it is those that are not releasing the firmware and not Sony

Update 23.0.1.A.5.77 is good. Post issues if any

RohitTech — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 10:58:45 GMT

The update is out for Z3 compact.

Android version: Android 4.4 (KitKat)

Latest available software: 23.0.1.A.5.77

Release started: 2014-12-11

Included in this software

Enhanced audio volume in notifications and ringtones
New Xperia™ camera app: Portrait retouch
Improved Exchange ActiveSync performance
Fine-tuned audio for speakerphone
Stability and performance improvements

I got the update and it seems good for my phone.

Post any issue you are suffering by installing this update.