Xperia SP 12.1.A.1.192 firmware update coming today, SFR France says

Xperia SP 12.1.A.1.192 firmware which was spotted on PTCRB at Feb end has been approved and confirmed by SFR carrier in France and roll out of the same starts today dated 21 March, 2014. Sony rolled android 4.3 12.1.A.0.266 firmware update on Xperia SP after a long delay and getting number of firmware certified for the same android version but Xperia SP users are still not satisfied with the build as it has many bugs associated with it.

Earlier today SFR France mentioned that android 4.3 has been finalized for Xperia M and now they have posted another good news, as per SFR carrier in France, 12.1.A.1.192 firmware update can come anytime today and will bring more improvement in performance and stability, overall smooth graphical experience and update to Sony Media apps viz. Walkman, Album, Movies.

12.1.A.1.192 firmware update has not been spotted yet rolling on any user’s handset so far but as soon as it comes we will let you know.

A few days back Sony rolled android 4.4.2 KiKat update for Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z Ultra along with it’s schedule plan for rolling KitKat for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR , Tablet Z, T2 Ultra, E1, M2. Unfortunately Sony has not mentioned Xperia SP, C, L, V, T, TX in the KitKat update getting device list yet.

Bugs like hidden volume bar, touch responsive issues, poor camera quality in low light, heating and battery drain issues have come up on 12.1.A.1.192 firmware update. Do let us know your bugs list on Xperia SP.

We hope Sony rolls 12.1.A.1.192 firmware update quickly over Xperia SP and in future rolls out KitKat too. Let us know if any user gets 12.1.A.1.192 firmware update notification on his Xperia SP.

[ Source – SFR France ]

Xperia M Android 4.3 15.4.A.0.21 firmware approved by SFR carrier in France

Good news for Xperia M users, previously certified mysterious 15.4.A.0.21 firmware on PTCRB for Xperia M C1905 and C1904 is now confirmed to be Android 4.3 update. SFR carrier in France has confirmed approval of android 4.3 15.4.A.0.21 firmware for Xperia M and soon it will start rolling via PC Companion or OTA though no specific date is mentioned yet.

15.4.A.0.21 firmware was certified for Xperia M on PTCRB a month back along with new 15.5.A.0.16 firmware which was certified for Xperia M dual which at present is on Android 4.2.2 version while Xperia M is on android 4.1.2. SFR carrier has also listed an official changelog of Xperia M Android 4.3 15.4.A.0.21 firmware update. SFR carrier has also mentioned the customization version as  C1905_15.4.A.0.21_SFR-FR_1275-3031_R5C.

15.4.A.0.21 firmware Changelog

  • Updated, faster UI.
  • Sony Media apps updated viz, Walkman, Movies, Album.
  • New Xperia downloadable themes.
  • Updated Sony stock apps.

Vodafone AU has also confirmed that testing for Xperia M android 4.3 update in undergoing already. It is not clear yet that as all carriers are stating the fact of Android 4.3 update for Xperia M while Sony is keeping it secret.

We hope Xperia M and Xperia M Dual both gets android 4.3 soon, as soon any information of 15.4.A.0.21 firmware rollout comes, we will update. No Android 4.3 plans have been mentioned by Sony for Xperia L and Xperia C yet.

Excited Xperia M users, let us know. Drop your comments below.

[ Source – SFR France ]