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Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.142 firmware rolled on Deutsche Telekom carrier

Recently 14.2.A.1.142 firmware was certified for Xperia Z1 C6903, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1 Compact on PTCRB from which 14.2.A.1.142 firmware rolled first on Xperia Z1 Compact ( carrier devices ) and then 14.2.A.1.146 firmware was spotted on Chinese Xperia Z1 Compact M51w which is yet not available for sale. Now 14.2.A.1.142 firmware is seen rolling on some carrier specific Xperia Z1 also. 14.2.A.1.144 firmware has already been certified for Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z Ultra.

14.2.A.1.142 firmware ( Android 4.3 ) is confirmed on Xperia Z1 Deutsche Telekom carrier handset in Germany which is a minor bug fixing update only and was spotted for Xperia Z1 C6903. Some users are still experiencing touch screen unresponsive and sound enhancement force close issue still on this update.

We don’t expect this Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.142 firmware to roll out globally on regular variants.

Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.142 firmware About Phone

Download Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.142 firmware ftf for manual flashing

As 14.2.A.1.142 firmware is a carrier specific update so it is full of bloatwares from the carrier. Avoid flashing on regular Xperia Z1 variants.

# For C6903 Germany

Download C6903_14.2.A.1.142_Telekom.de DE_1276-5028_R6B.ftf
[ via XDA user laguCool ]

Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.142 firmware Software Info

If you get this 14.2.A.1.142 firmware anywhere else except the above mentioned carrier then do let us know. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z1 Compact first 14.2.A.1.142 firmware update rolling

A few days ago we saw 14.2.A.1.142 firmware getting certified for Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 along with Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra on PTCRB and it has just started rolling on Xperia Z1 Compact now officially. Out of the box Xperia Z1 Compact came with android 4.3 14.2.A.1.114 firmware and then 14.2.A.1.136 firmware was certified which has not been rolled till now but some users are now reporting directly getting 14.2.A.1.142 firmware update. 14.2.A.1.142 firmware open sources files were uploaded yesterday by Sony.

14.2.A.1.142 firmware keeps Xperia Z1 Compact on android 4.3 and is available via PC Companion and SUS, no OTA for 14.2.A.1.142 firmware seen yet. Connect your Xperia Z1 Compact to PC Companion and look for firmware update notification, if you got on  proceed as per on screen instructions. 14.2.A.1.142 firmware is still seeding so it may take time to reach your region. 14.2.A.1.142 firmware confirmed in Taiwan and Italy region as per user mag1017. At present it is not clear whether this carrier specific update or for regular variants but as soon as we get info, we will update post.

[ UPDATE – 23 FEB ]

Chinese Xperia Z1 Compact M51w got 14.2.A.1.146 firmware update

Xperia Z1 Compact 14.2.A.1.142 firmware update

Xperia Z1 Compact 14.2.A.1.142 firmware update

  • Phone – Xperia Z1 Compact D5503
  • Android – 4.3
  • Firmware – 14.2.A.1.142
  • Kernel version – 3.4.0 Build Date Jan 9
  • Baseband version – 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270028-36

Slight change in baseband and kernel is noted. No specific chnagelog is available for 14.2.A.1.142 firmware update yet.

Download Xperia Z1 Compat D5503 14.2.A.1.142 firmware ftf for manual flashing.

Download the 14.2.A.1.142 firmware ftf from below link.

Download D5503_14.2.A.1.142 (KEVIN3688)_Sony.ftf
[ via roerisi ]

After installing above file, flash it with the help of flashtool. No root needed. No need to unlock the booloader. Download flashtool from below link.

Download flashtool-0.9.14.0-windows.exe 

Follow the guide below to flash. Below tutorial is based upon Xperia Z1 flashing, same procedure goes for Xperia Z1 Compact.

How to flash Xperia Z1 Compact 14.2.A.1.142 ftf using Flash Tool Manually ?

14.2.A.1.142 firmware update has not been rolled on Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra yet. If you have already updated your Xperia Z1 Compact on 14.2.A.1.142 firmware then let us know, anything you find new. Drop your comments below.