Finally party has arrived to Xperia Z family i.e. android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware has officially been rolled on Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Tablet Z; Sony confirmed it officially on their blog. Previously we saw a leak of android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware “Commercial and Journalist” version which almost clearly stated what Sony has hidden inside android 4.3 for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z.
Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware is confirmed on Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z rolling successfully via PC Companion and SUS ( Bridge for Mac ) No OTA seen yet. Xperia Tablet Z SGP321 ( Nothing seen on Wi-Fi users ) Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware confirmed in regions like India, Poland. Xperia Z C6602/C6603 Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware confirmed in regions like Indonesia, Australia Vodafone, Optus AU, Spain, O2 DE. Xperia Tablet ZR ( ZQ ) Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware confirmed in regions like Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Algeria. Xperia ZL Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware confirmed in regions like Sweden, Chile, Germany. Update is of 854.7 MB in size. No OTA yet.
[ UPDATE – 7 Feb ]10.4.1.B.0.101 firmware for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR Rolling – Bluetooth, Battery, YouTube app improvements
Official Changelog from Sony
User interface Optimization and smoother graphical experience .
New Sony UI with new home screen look and feel.
Sony’s Smart Social Camera app and downloadable camera apps.
New version of Battery STAMINA mode.
Security enhancement of Android 4.3
Xperia Z Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware update
Connect your Xperia Z to PC Companion and look for notification of Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware update as shown below. After confirming the firmware build, kindly proceed as per onscreen instructions.
For all users who haven’t got notification yet, they can update it manually using flashtool and flashing 10.4.B.0.569 firmware ftf for your concerned device.
Download Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware ftf for Xperia Z
# For C6603
Below ftf is from Singtel SG 1270-0743 device.
Download C6603_10.4.B.0.569_Cust1270-0743.ftf | 843 MB
[ via XDA user smardu ]
# For C6603
Below ftf is from Singapore 1270-0743_R1C device.
Download C6603_10.4.B.0.569_Cust1270-0743.ftf | 843 MB
[ via XDA user vip_47 ]
# For C6603 INDIAN users
Below ftf is from 1275-1562 Generic IN device.
Download C6603_10.4.B.0.569_Generic IN.ftf | 847 MB
[ via XDA user h4r5h ]
No ftf file available yet for Xperia Z C6902 users in India, as soon as we get it we will post it soon 🙂
Xperia Z Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware Screenshots
Xperia Tablet Z Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware update
Xperia Tablet Z Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware Screenshots
Download Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware ftf for Xperia Tablet Z
# For SGP321 LTE
Download SGP321_10.4.B.0.569_Generic.ftf | 877.7 MB
[ via XDA user Jozinek ]
Xperia ZL Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware update
Download Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware ftf for Xperia ZQ ( ZL )
# For C6503 LTE Brazil ZQ
Download Xperia ZQ (C6503)_10.4.B.0.569_Generic BR.ftf | 840 MB
[ via XDA user brenopapito ]
# For C6502 HSPA+ Latin America Unbranded
Download C6502_10.4.B.0.569_Generic LA.part1.rar
Download C6502_10.4.B.0.569_Generic LA.part2.rar
Download C6502_10.4.B.0.569_Generic LA.part3.rar
[ via XDA user RyomaEchizen ]
# For C6502 HSPA+ India
Download C6502_10.4.B.0.569_INDIA 1270-7911 R2C.ftf
[ via XDA user sanjulgupta ]
Xperia ZR Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware update
Download Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware ftf for Xperia ZR
# For C5503 LTE
Download XPERIA ZR C5503_РСТ_10.4.B.0.569.ftf | 787 MB
[ via XDA user akash4357 ]
Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware Features / Changelog for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z
Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware on Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z brought all features, UI, Themes, Camera similar like android 4.3 firmware for Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra.
- White UI exactly similar to Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra android 4.3 look.
- New improved Smart camera app like Xperia Z1.
- New Xperia wallpapers exactly like Xperia Z1.
- You can choose new themes now, as there is “+” option tapping on it, you can download some cool themes from Sony Select app where the navigation bar and status bar color changes like to “blue” and the soft keys icons also.
- New keyboard app with One-Hand Keyboard settings.
- Phone’s UI changes as per theme applied.
- Home screen soft icons and status bar changes as per theme applied.
- Windows Tethering option is there which allows Xperia Z1 to be paired with Windows 8.1+ PC via Bluetooth. You can connect to the mobile network from your PC without any further settings on your phone
- Performance enhancement and Bug fixing.
- Screen calibrated for more brighter display.
- Battery life, need to test it.
- Restricted profiles settings in Xperia Tablet Z for more control of multi-user settings.
- Set conversation wallpaper in SMS app.
Do check for yellow hue issue on white UI, is it present ?
How to flash manually Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware ftf on Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z ?
FTFs for Xperia ZL, ZR and Tablet Z will be posted as soon as they are out.
Note :- No Root Needed. Works on both Locked/Unlocked bootloaders. Below mentioned guide is for Xperia Z1 and is similar for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z
Guide :- How to flash 10.4.B.0.569 firmware on Xperia Z, ZL, ZR, Tablet Z ?
Soon we will post methods of rooting Xperia Z, ZL, Tablet Z and ZR on Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware.
All Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z users who have updated to Android 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 firmware let us know your views on it. Do you like it ? Liked the new Xperia themes ? Are you overall satisfied with the update or you are facing still some bugs.
Drop your comments below. Also comment with your changelog and screenshots we will add in above list.
Thanks Marcin, Reda, RyomaEchizen, samylyes2304, RyomaEchizen 🙂