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Root 14.4.A.0.108 firmware on Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z1 Compact

Sony has officially updated Xperia Z1, Z Ultra and Z1 Compact on android 4.4.4 14.4.A.0.108 firmware a few days back which brought some security enhancement, more smooth UI and firmware, some new apps like Whats New app available now. If you are looking to Root 14.4.A.0.108 firmware, follow the below mentioned tutorial.

You must be running 14.4.A.0.108 firmware on your handset. Kindly keep in mind root voids warranty so in case you are wishing to get it back after rooting you need to flash back the original firmware either by FlashTool or PC Companion/SUS. We have tested the below rooting method on our Xperia Z1 and it works fine.

How to Root 14.4.A.0.108 firmware

Tested Devices: Android 4.4.4 running Xperia Z1 C6903/C6906/C6902/C6943/SO-01F, Z Ultra C6802/C6806/C6833, Z1 Compact – D5503, SO-02F. Android 4.2.2 running Xperia Z2 D6503/SO-03F, Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP511/SGP512/SGP521, Xperia Z C6603/C6602, Xperia Tablet Z SGP311, Xperia ZL2 SOL25, ZR C5502, A2 SO-04F and many more.

Download 14.4.A.0.108 firmware ftf – Do so if you are non on android 4.4.4 

Download Xperia Z1, Z Ultra 14.4.A.0.108 firmware ftf

Download Xperia Z1 14.4.A.0.108 firmware ftf

Pre-requisites 

  • Enable USB Debugging on your device. To do so, go to Developer settings > Enable USB Debugging. If your phone don’t have developer settings option, tap on your build number 5 times to get.
  • Enable Unknown Sources option. To do so, go to Settings > Security > Enable unknown sources option.
  • Connect your phone to PC and let adb drives install.

Steps

  • Download “Easy Root Tool” version V8 from below.

Download EasyRootTool v8.zip

  • Connect your phone to PC and extract the above file on PC. You will get 3 files as shown below.

Root Xperia Z1 Android 4.4.4

  • Click on Install.bat to run and follow the on screen instructions.

Root 14.4.A.0.108 firmware

Xperia Z1 Root 14.4.A.0.108 firmware

Root Xperia Z1 14.4.A.0.108 firmware

  • Tap on “make it rain” button on phone when asked to do so.
  • Your phone is rooted now, check the on screen instructions on your PC. Your phone will not reboot.

Now you have got root 14.4.A.0.108 firmware.

Root Xperia Z1 14.4.A.0.108 firmware

Download the Root Checker app from Play Store to verify for root access. Download latest version of Super User app on your device. Update binaries on your device via Super User app if asked to do so ( choose normal mode only ).

Root your devices now and let us know if the above method worked for your or not. If in doubts, drop your comments below.

Source – XDA

Xperia Z1, Z Ultra 14.4.A.0.108 firmware Android 4.4.4 Update rolling

Earlier today Sony rolled android 4.4.4 update for Xperia Z1 Compact in form of 14.4.A.0.108 firmware and now the same Android 4.4.4 14.4.A.0.108 firmware is rolling on Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra. Sony has officially confirmed android 4.4.4 roll out for Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra and their product page respectively.

14.4.A.0.108 firmware brings Android 4.4.4 for Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra confirmed in regions like France, Turkey, UAE and Russia. Android 4.4.4 is a minor update from Google as well as from Sony over Android 4.4.2 KitKat update, it brings mainly security enhancement fixes. It is around 995 MB update.

[ UPDATE – 1 July ] Root 14.4.A.0.108 firmware on Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z1 Compact

[ UPDATE – 30 June ] Xperia Z1 14.4.A.0.108 update is available in India via PC Companion.

Xperia Z1 / Z Ultra Android 4.4.4 update

Have a look at the Sony’s official statement on release.

Xperia Z1 Z Ultra 14.4.A.0.108 firmware

Official Changelog of Android 4.4.4 update for Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra :

Android 4.4.4 including the latest enhancements and security updates from Google
Updated and improved camera experience
Improvements when using Google voice, Contacts, Music streaming and Google+
The latest versions of our Sony apps for you to enjoy
All of our latest bug fixes, optimisations & improvements

Xperia Z1 14.4.A.0.108 firmware update

Xperia Z1 14.4.A.0.108 PC Companion India update

Xperia Z1 14.4.A.0.108 PC Companion

In case you want to flash the 14.4.A.0.108 firmware ftf then you can download from below link and flash it using flashtool.

#For C6903

Download C6903_14.4.A.0.108_Generic FR 1276-5833_R5C
[ via user DjeMBeY ]

Download C6903_14.4.A.0.108 – KitKat 4.4.4 – Conan206_Customized AE 1277-5106.rar
[ via user conan206 ]

Download C6903_14.4.A.0.108_1276_7937_R3C Customized SG.ftf
[ via user chunlianghere ]

Xperia Z1 14.4.A.0.108 firmware update

#For C6902

India Region

Download C6902_14.4.A.0.108_Generic IN.ftf
[ via user puneethv ]

We will soon the post the detailed review and 14.4.A.0.108 firmware ftf for Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra as soon as update hits globally.

Let us know in case you have got the update, drop your comments below.

Xperia Z1, Z Ultra 14.4.A.0.108 firmware Android 4.4.4 certified

Sony has rolled android 4.4.4 14.4.A.0.108 firmware update for Xperia Z1 Compact today and now the very same 14.4.A.0.108 firmware has been certified for Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra on PTCRB. It clearly indicates that Android 4.4.4 is on verge of rolling on the variants of these handsets.

14.4.A.0.108 firmware android 4.4.4 update brought a new home launcher, some regional apps and performance enhancement fixes on Xperia Z1 Compact. Google didn’t roll anything major in android 4.4.4 update and the same is expected from Sony besides some security patches.

[ UPDATE – 27 June ] Xperia Z1, Z Ultra 14.4.A.0.108 firmware Android 4.4.4 Update rolling

Xperia Z1 14.4.A.0.108 firmware

Below you can see certification for 14.4.A.0.108 firmware for Xperia Z1 C6902, C6903, C6906 on PTCRB.

Xperia Z Ultra 14.4.A.0.108 firmware PTCRB

Xperia Z Ultra 14.4.A.0.108 firmware

Below you can see certification for 14.4.A.0.108 firmware for Xperia Z Ultra C6802, C6833, C6806, C6843 on PTCRB.

Xperia Z1 14.4.A.0.108 firmware

We will keep you posted as soon as we get more info on roll out of 14.4.A.0.108 firmware update on Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra. Let us know if you get this update notification. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z1 Compact 14.4.A.0.108 firmware Android 4.4.4 update rolling

Unexpectedly Sony has surprised us by rolling Android 4.4.4 update for Xperia Z1 Compact today in form of exclusive 14.4.A.0.108 firmware. Sony has already updated its Xperia “Z” series onto android 4.4.2 version and now android 4.4.4 starts rolling just after a day when Google officially unveiled Android L developer preview. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact becomes the first Xperia device to get android 4.4.4 while Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z2 are still waiting.

Android 4.4.4 Xperia Z1 Comapct 14.4.A.0.108 firmware update is confirmed in regions Russia, Indonesia, Italy and still seeding to other parts of the world. Android 4.4.4 update on Xperia Z1 Compact brings new simple home launcher from Xperia Z2, new Xperia Home launcher ( version 6.2.1.A.0.11 ), TV Sideview app ( can be a regional app ), more stable UI and usual performance enhancement fix. No tap to wake up settings seen in this update.

[ UPDATE – 1 July ] Root 14.4.A.0.108 firmware on Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z1 Compact

[ UPDATE – 27 June ] Xperia Z1, Z Ultra 14.4.A.0.108 firmware Android 4.4.4 Update rolling

[ UPDATE – 27 June ] Xperia Z1, Z Ultra Android 4.4.4 14.4.A.0.108 firmware  certified.

[ UPDATE – 27 June ] Xperia Z1s 14.4.B.0.20 firmware Android 4.4.4 KitKat certified.

Xperia Z1 Compact Android 4.4.4 update

Connect your Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 to PC Companion and look for update notification. No OTA seen yet. Below you can find more details on 14.4.A.0.108 firmware update.

14.4.A.0.108 firmware Xperia Z1 Android 4.4.4 update

14.4.A.0.108 firmware

 

Official Changelog of Android 4.4.4 update for Z1 Compact :

Android 4.4.4 including the latest enhancements and security updates from Google
Updated and improved camera experience
Improvements when using Google voice, Contacts, Music streaming and Google+
The latest versions of our Sony apps for you to enjoy
All of our latest bug fixes, optimisations & improvements

Download D5503 14.4.A.0.108 firmware ftf

If you haven’t got the 14.4.A.0.108 firmware update yet, then download the 14.4.A.0.108 firmware ftf from below link and flash it using FlashTool.

Download D5503_14.4.A.0.108_RU.ftf
[ via XDA user Jozinek ]

Z1 Compact 14.4.A.0.108 firmware

We hope Sony rolls android 4.4.4 update on all devices which are on android 4.4.2 and directly updates other devices to android 4.4.4 which are supposed to get android 4.4.2 update.

Let us know if you have already got the android 4.4.4 update on your Xperia Z1 Compact. Share your views with us below.