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Xperia Z Low Speaker Volume Problem Solution after getting in Water

Xperia Z, the much hyped phone from Sony, which it was boasting for its water and dust resistant ability. Well we have brought something amazing for you today…

Xperia Z C6603 / C6602 are IP57 certified phones i.e. dust and water-resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes as mentioned in manual from Sony, so this makes Xperia Z only a water-resistant phone not a water proof phone. So what to do if in actual your Xperia Z gets in water or got wet in rain, let’s check out.

Are you freaked out with some issues that has come in your Xperia Z as when it got in water, well check out our post below to see what can be the issues and their possible solution.

Xperia Z Low Speaker Volume Problem Solution after getting in Water

Xperia Z Getting wet in Rain [ Outcomes ]

To test the water-resistant ability of Xperia Z C6602, I took it with myself to let my phone enjoy in rain 🙂 Well the phone was completely wet in rain, I took some pretty cool pictures and shot video, all was working fine 🙂

  • Xperia Z C6602 touch was working smooth in rain also, water was all over the screen.
  • Camera works great after getting wet, no effects on photos and videos.

I was amazed to see camera and other things working all fine in rain 🙂

P.S. My Xperia Z C6602 got wet in rain, we didn’t dipped it in water pool 😛

 

Problems in Xperia Z After getting Wet

Well as all the external ports of Xperia Z C6602 are completely covered by flap, which leaves, external speaker grill, microphone and hearing speaker uncovered, so definitely they gonna develop some issues.

  • We got only one issue i.e. low speaker volume on our Xperia Z C6602 after getting wet in rain.
  • Microphone working fine.
  • Gearing speaker is same as before.

So we were not afraid that our speaker has got damaged or anything else as we were prepared for all this. Let’s see the solution of this issue…

Xperia Z Low Speaker Volume Problem Solution after getting in Water

What to do after your Xperia Z has got in contact with water…

  • Clean it with a dry piece of cloth.
  • Open all the flaps of ports and let some air get in, in case there is any water it will dry out. 
  • Blow some air from your mouth on the hearing speaker and other speaker on side to get some water come out.

Genuine Condition to happen…

Now play any song, you will see that speaker’s volume has got very low…You may not able to hear anything on that. Take your Xperia Z close to your ear and listen, if speaker is playing music then it’s working fine, now see what to do.

  • Keep your phone aside for 1-4 hours, in the meantime water in speaker will dry out and your phone’s speaker will get back to their normal loud 🙂
  • If the loudness don’t get back to normal in that time, do not panic. Some Xperia Z users reported that it came back to normal loudness in 1-2 days automatically depending on amount of water got in.

If in case your Xperia Z speaker volume don’t get back in that time also then what to do ?

  • Put your Xperia Z inside a container of dry rice for some hours. Rice will soak out water from your phone if there is any left and your phone’s speaker will get back to normal 🙂

All users of Xperia Z, ZR and Z Ultra should do the same thing in case water has got in their phone.

Well I wrote this post on my experience with my Xperia Z C6602, so in case any issues have come in your Xperia Z due to water, please  let us know in comments, we will help you out sure 🙂

Install Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 ftf file

4 days ago Sony hit android 4.2. Jelly Bean to Xperia ZL C650X variants with Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware and now Xperia Z C6603 has been reported with the same Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware update 🙂 Good News finally Sony brought it out fast. Xperia Z Jb .423 update confirmed in Spain, Hong Kong.

[ Update – 25 June ] HSPA+ Version Xperia Z C6602 has got an update in Taiwan also. Just now we have seen users reporting to us as they got update notification in  Uruguay. Still no update seen in UK region.

[ Update – 27 June ] Update confirmed in India.

[ UPDATE ]

Xperia Z C6602, Xperia ZL Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update Rolled out – UPDATE now

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware details

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware details

  • Android – Jelly Bean 4.2.2
  • Phone Model – Xperia Z C6603
  • Baseband version – 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110049-34
  • Build Number – 10.3.A.0.423 firmware
  • Kernel – 3.4.0-gba62870 BuildUser@BuildHost #1 Mon May 27 09:22:25 2013

Xperia Z C6602 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware details

 Xperia Z C6602 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware details

Guide on How to Root  Xperia Z C6603/C6602 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware by DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v15  ?

Xperia Z C6603 / C6602 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware update via PC Companion

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware is rolling now, check it via PC Companion. Connect your Xperia Z to PC Companion and see whether you have got any update notification like this as shown below.

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware update via PC Companion (2)

C6602 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware update via PC Companion

Xperia Z India C6602 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware update via PC Companion

Install Manually Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware ftf file

Well the Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware update is definitely region dependent so you will get this soon in your region, well if you haven’t go it yet and don’t want to wait you can flash manually Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423  firmware ftf file on your Xperia Z C6603.

Download the Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware ftf file

Below mentioned downloaded file is extracted from the following device. Ftf files working for both locked as well as unlocked bootloaders.

  • Branding – Generic ES (unbranded), Country Spain.
  • Customization Version -1270-6697_R4B
  • File System Version – GLOBAL-LTE_10.3.A.0.423
  • Software Version – 1269-5309_10.3.A.0.423 GENERIC

Download C6603_10.3.A.0.423_Generic ES.part1.rar I 512 MB
MD5 Sum: 670c466c3ecb4e4758803b8ac720d0b9

Download C6603_10.3.A.0.423_Generic ES.part2.rar I 242 MB
MD5 Sum: 0061af012ae781601ed9bfb5427ade59

OR

Download C6603_10.3.A.0.423_Generic ES.ftf I 0.7 GB

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 HONG KONG region ftf posted below…

Download C6603_10.3.A.0.423_Generic HK.ftf I 0.7 GB

or

Download C6603_10.3.A.0.423_R2B_Generic_HK.ftf I 717 MB

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 SINGAPORE region ftf posted below…

Download C6603_10.3.A.0.423_R4B_Generic_SG.ftf I 725 MB

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 GERMANY region ftf posted below…

Below mentioned downloaded file is extracted from the following device. Ftf files working for both locked as well as unlocked bootloaders.

  • Branding – Generic DE (Unbranded/Germany)
  • Customization Version -1270-6697_R4B
  • File System Version – GLOBAL-LTE_10.3.A.0.423
  • Software Version – 1269-5309_10.3.A.0.423 GENERIC

Download C6603_10.3.A.0.423_Generic DE.part1.rar | 512 MB
MD5 Sum: a2d1035375d621bd57e0a06b8f421a0b

Download C6603_10.3.A.0.423_Generic DE.part2.rar | 223 MB
MD5 Sum: 886f15aa994e6feb85245fee7f6a81d2

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 CENTRAL EUROPE region ftf posted below…

Download C6603_10.3.A.0.423_Central_Europe_1.ftf  | 710 MB

Download the above 2 files and flash in on your Xperia Z C6603, they should work on every C660X variant device. Check our below guide on How to flash the ftf file on your Xperia Z C6603.

Download the Xperia Z C6602 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware ftf file

Below posted ftf file works on both locked / unlocked bootloaders and is extracted from

  • Branding – INDIA
  • Customization Version -1271-0334_R2B
  • File System Version – GLOBAL-LTE_10.3.A.0.423
  • Software Version – 1269-5309_10.3.A.0.423 GENERIC – user

Download C6602_10.1.A.1.434 INDIA_Unbranded.ftf I 764 MB

  •  Branding – Generic US (Unbranded USA)

Below Xperia Z v4.2.2 Generic USA FTF is divided in two parts, please download both parts.

Download Xperia_Z_C6602_10.3.A.0.423_Generic US.zip I 236 MB
MD5 Sum: 1ec9c46bf23dad5545f43f752986a682

Download Xperia_Z_C6602_10.3.A.0.423_Generic US.zip I 512 MB
MD5 Sum: 1dcf1a767c9f92993143746b82f84e4f

( Below mentioned guide is same for every Xperia  Phone, we have used the guide with Xperia P).

Guide on How to Flash manually Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423firmware  ftf file ?

Rooting Xperia Z C6603/C6602 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware

Xperia Z C6603 / C6602 has been rooted successfully as their new  Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware rolled out. To Root, you need to download  DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v15 and then run the script and proceed as per screen instructions shown to you.

Guide on How to Root  Xperia Z C6603/C6602 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware by DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v15  ?

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware review / chnagelog / screenshots. We expect the same features and updates as Xperia ZL got in it’s Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update.

Thanks josman91 for screenshots 🙂

  • XZ JB .423 much smoother than previous version.
  • Superior Auto mode takes better pictures, indoor locations.
  • No Screenshot option in power menu, means now you have to take screenshots by the combination of “Power + Volume down” button.
  • New Lock screen lags a bit, takes time to load.
  • Camera is loading slow, taking around 5-7 seconds.
  • DualShock 3 Wireless Controller Settings option.

 How to take screenshots in Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware ?

  • Press Power + Volume down button together for a second to take the screenshot on the following screen 🙂

Sony Posted an official  Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware changelog as…

Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean has also been listed for Xperia Z C6603

If you have already got this update do mention in comments your region and the review with bugs and changelog.

Root Xperia S, Z, SP, ZL Jelly Bean by DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v15

Well a good news for all Xperia S LT26i users, Xperia SP C5302 and Xperia Z C6603 and Xperia ZL C6503 users, now you can root your device on latest Jelly Bean firmware by just one click. The latest Jelly Bean firmware for Xperia S LT26 is 6.2.B.0.211, Xperia SP C5302 is 12.0.A.1.284 and for Xperia Z C6603 is 10.1.1.A.1.307 and Xperia ZL C6503 is 10.3.A.0.423 Android 4.2.2 . All the mentioned Xperia handsets can be rooted now very easily.

[ UPDATE ] – 24 August

How to Root Xperia S, SL, Acro S 6.2.B.1.96 firmware via DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v18

How to Flash manually Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware ftf file ?

How to Flash Xperia S, SL Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 World-India ftf file

How to Flash Xperia ZL C6503 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware ftf  file

[ UPDATE ]

How to Root Xperia Z, ZL, ZR Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware by DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v18 – ROOT ACHIEVED 

How to Root Xperia S, SP, SL,Acro S , Z, ZL, Tablet Z, T Jelly Bean by DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v11, v12, v13

DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v15 RELEASED 🙂 Supports ROOTING Xperia Z C6603/C6602 Android 4.2.2 JB 10.3.A.0.423

DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v14 released support for almost every Xperia Device, Please check below section of post.

DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit V12, V13 needs you only flash “Kernel.sin” file and if you are using V11 then flash both “kernel.sin and system.sin” file

XDA Recognized Developer DooMLoRD has made this DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit which has two version v10 and v11, v 12 which can now be used to root Xperia S, SL, Acro S, Z, ZL, Tablet Z, T very easily…

DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v13 supports now rooting for Xperia S, SL, Acro S, Z, ZL, Tablet Z, T

Works On

  • For Windows only.
  • Works on both Locked as well as Unlocked bootloader 🙂

Requirements

DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v11 works very specifically on particular customization firmware version and kernel version so do check your device first whether it is supported or not. If it is not then modify it accordingly.

Requirements for rooting Xperia S LT26i – Device Specific Info 

[ Updated July 22 ] Any customization of Xperia S now is valid for rooting via DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v13. Ignore the below written text for Xperia S.

If you are not on above firmware version, you will get an error as shown below while running the script.

...
Attempt perf_swevent exploit...
LT26i (6.2.B.0.211 XXXX-XXXX) is not supported.
...

Now to proceed, please flash the firmware ftf from below links, you need to flash only “Kernel.sin and System.sin” file, it’s just simple 😛 Below ftf file is of Cust – 1257-8080 which is necessary.

Download LT26i_6.2.B.0.211.ftf I 509 MB

Note :- For Rooting Xperia SL LT26ii  Users

All Xperia SL LT26ii users, if you want to use DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit then you need to flash the above mentioned ftf file for LT26i (  only “Kernel.sin and System.sin” file ) then your Xperia SL LT26ii will show “LT26i” in about phone section and your phone will keep on running on 1.7 Ghz so no worry regarding that 😉 You can do it if you want…

Requirements for Rooting  Xperia SP C5302 – Device Specific Info 

If you are not on above firmware version, you will get an error as shown below while running the script.

...
Attempt perf_swevent exploit...
C5302 (12.0.A.1.xxx XXXX-XXXX) is not supported.
...

Now to proceed, please flash the firmware ftf from below links, you need to flash only “Kernel.sin and System.sin” file, it’s just simple 😛 Below ftf file is of Cust – 1272-1092 which is necessary.

Download Xperia_SP_C5302_12.0.A.1.284.ftf I 694 MB

Requirements for Rooting Xperia Z C6603 – Device Specific Info 

If you are not on above firmware version, you will get an error as shown below while running the script.

...
Attempt perf_swevent exploit...
C6603 (10.1.1.A.1.307 XXXX-XXXX) is not supported.
...

Now to proceed, please flash the firmware ftf from below links, you need to flash only “Kernel.sin and System.sin” file, it’s just simple 😛 Below ftf file is of Cust – 1270-6704 which is necessary.

Download C6603_10.1.1.A.1.307_Generic BE.part1.rar I 521 MB

Download C6603_10.1.1.A.1.307_Generic BE.part2.rar I 253 MB

Root Xperia ZL Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 Firmware

Requirements for Rooting Xperia ZL C6503 – Device Specific Info [ UPDATED June 21 ]

If you are not on above firmware version, you will get an error as shown below while running the script.

...
Attempt perf_swevent exploit...
C6503 (10.3.A.0.423 XXXX-XXXX) is not supported.
...

Now to proceed, please flash the firmware ftf from below links, you need to flash only “Kernel.sin” file, it’s just simple 😛 Below ftf file is of Cust – 1266-7597 which is necessary.

Download  Xperia_ZL_C6503_10.3.A.0.423_1266-7597_KERNEL-ONLY.ftf

Requirements for Rooting Xperia Acro S LT26w – Device Specific Info [ Updated 22 June ]

  • Phone Model – Xperia Acro S LT26w
  • Firmware Version – Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.200
  • Cust – 1266-3278 ( Tested) – Works on any Customization 🙂

Requirements for Rooting Xperia Tablet Z SGP311/2 – Device Specific Info [ Updated 22 June ]

  • Phone Model – Xperia Tablet Z  SGP311
  • Firmware Version – Jelly Bean 10.1.C.0.370
  • Cust – 1269-4875 ( Tested) – Works on any Customization 🙂

Requirements for Rooting Xperia Tablet Z SGP321 – Device Specific Info [ Updated 22 June ]

  • Phone Model – Xperia Tablet Z  SGP321
  • Firmware Version – Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307
  • Cust – 1271-4097 ( Tested) – Works on any Customization 🙂

Requirements for Rooting Xperia Tablet Z SGP321 – Device Specific Info [ Updated 22 June ]

  • Phone Model – Xperia T LT30p
  • Firmware Version – Jelly Bean 9.1.A.1.141
  • Cust – Works on any Customization 🙂

Detailed Flashing Steps are mentioned here for flashing the ftf files for Xperia S and Z, ZL. 

Manually Install Xperia S LT26i /SL/Acro S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware ftf file – Official Update

Install Manually Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware ftf for Xperia Z C6603 / C6602

Xperia ZL C6503 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware ftf

Rooting Xperia S, SP, Z, ZLTutorial Guide using  DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit – STEPS

[ UPDATE – 12 JULY ]

DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v16 RELEASED 🙂 Pure One Click Root Method

Download DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v16_perf-event-exploit.zip

[ UPDATE – 25 June ] 

DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v15 RELEASED 🙂 Supports ROOTING for Xperia Z C6603/C6602 Android 4.2.2 JB 10.3.A.0.423

Download DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v15_perf-event-exploit.zip

MD5 Sum: 7cfb3cfe82481c910bc0a9847d54ac8f

[ UPDATE – 24 JUNE ] – Now use V14 only.

DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v14 supports every almost Xperia Device.

Below is list of Xperia Devices which you can root via DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v14. (Works specifically with mentioned firmware number and almost with every Device variant).

  • Xperia S LT26i 6.2.B.0.211
  • Xperia Z C6603 10.1.1.A.1.307
  • Xperia SP C5302 12.0.A.1.284
  • Xperia ZL C6503 10.3.A.0.423
  • Xperia Tablet Z SGP311/2 10.1.C.0.370
  • Xperia Tablet Z SGP321 10.1.1.A.1.307
  • Xperia T LT30p 9.1.A.1.141
  • Xperia Acro S LT26w 6.2.B.0.200
  • Google Nexus 4 JDQ39
  • LG Optimus G E975 v10e
  • Xperia T LT30p 9.1.A.1.142
  • Xperia TX LT29i 9.1.B.1.67
  • Xperia TX LT29i 9.1.B.0.411
  • Xperia V LT25i 9.1.A.1.140
  • Xperia V LT25i 9.1.A.1.142
  • Xperia Acro S LT26w 6.2.B.0.211
  • Xperia SL LT26ii 6.2.B.0.211
  • Xperia P LT22i 6.2.A.1.100
  • Xperia Go ST27i 6.2.A.1.100
  • Xperia Go ST27a 6.2.A.1.100
  • Xperia AX SO-01E 9.1.C.0.473
  • Xperia Z SO-02E 10.1.D.0.343
  • Tablet Z SO-03E 10.1.E.0.265/269
  • Xperia GX SO-04D 7.0.D.1.137
  • Xperia A SO-04E 10.1.1.D.0.179
  • Xperia SX SO-05D 7.0.D.1.137
  • Xperia VL SOL21 9.1.D.0.395
  • Xperia UL SOL22 10.2.F.3.43

Download DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v14

Download DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v14_perf-event-exploit.zip 

MD5 Sum: 92c95306a6c37253f5490350d754406f

DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v14 supports every almost Xperia Device.

DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v13 supports now rooting for Xperia S, SL, Acro S, Z, ZL, Tablet Z, T

  • Download DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v13 ( working for Xperia S, SL, Acro S, Z, ZL, Tablet Z, T )

Download DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v13_perf-event-exploit.zip

MD5 Sum: 40c23b39c984f0520cf45e27f8b8cd51

DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v13 supports now rooting for Xperia S, SL, Acro S, Z, ZL, Tablet Z, T

  • Download the  DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v12 (working for Xperia S, SP and Z,ZL )

Download DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v12_perf-event-exploit.zip

MD5 Sum: 519ca2a8b457fe7cf1cb17875501adab

Download DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v11_perf-event-exploit.zip -1.99 MB – [ Supports Xperia S, SP, Z ]

or

Download DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v11 – Mediafire Mirror Link

  • After downloading the above file, extract it. You will see two folders named with “Files” and “RUNME.bat”.
  • Now execute the “Runme.bat” (do not run as administrator).
  • Follow the instructions as shown on cmd screen as shown below.

Root Xperia S, Z, SP Jelly Bean by DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v11l

  • Commands to enter into shell are, type the following commands one by one as per screen instruction.
cd /data/local/tmp
chmod 777 doomed
./doomed
  • As soon as script is finished execution, reboot your device.

What will you get ?

  • It will rot your device using the pref_event exploit.
  • Install BusyBox.
  • Install SU files.

It’s done now you can easily root your Xperia S, SP and Z running on latest Jelly Bean firmware. Many thanks to legendary DooMLoRD for making out this script 🙂

If you are struck at any step do let us know, we will help you out. Please comment below with your queries regarding rooting Xperia SL, Acro S, SP, T and Z, ZL, Tablet Z using DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v11.

Do mention your device while reporting an issue. Check and let us know if it worked for you or not 😛

[ via – XDA, Many thanks to DooMLoRD and team 🙂 ]

Download leaked Xperia Z Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.407 firmware ROM

This evening we saw XDA Recognized Developer DooMLoRD leaking screenshots of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.407 firmware for Xperia Z C6603 and now he has leaked the full ROM, yes Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.407 firmware for Xperia Z C6603/C6602 has been leaked.

How to Flash Xperia ZL C6503 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware ftf  file

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.407 firmware details

 Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.407 firmware details

  • Model Number – Xperia Z C6603
  • Android – 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
  • Baseband version – 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110049-31
  • Kernel Version – 3.4.0
  • Build Number – 10.3.A.0.407

Same old kernel version 3.4.0 is noted here. Well it seems to be an early build of android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware, though it has been certified by PTCRB on 4 June.

Now let’s see how you can flash the leaked Xperia Z Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.407 firmware.

How to flash leaked Xperia Z Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.407 firmware ROM ?

Leaked firmware is meant only for developer (brown) devices, thought it is ported successfully on production (red) devices, still somethings may not work. Flash on your own risk. Try it only on Xperia Z C6603/C6602. Do not cross flash.

Requirements

Before flashing the ROM it is always advised to back up all your data on phone including on SD card.

Download leaked Xperia Z Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.407 firmware ROM

Download Z-DooMLoRD-4.2.2-leak_407.zip I 742 MB
MD5 Sum: 6fbde2a32e99462e24abd13fdc00d162

What’s included in ROM ?

  • Leaked Xperia Z Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.407 firmware ROM is prerooted with busybox installed.
  • Kernel has already working CWM recovery added.

Flashing tutorial guide

  • Download the above ROM and save it on your SD card.
  • Reboot your device into recovery. (CWM). To enter in recovery press “volume up” button again and again as soon you see “Pink” LED at boot up.
  • Now flash the ROM’s “update.zip”. (time consuming step). “Wiping Data” in recovery is recommended.
  • It’s done, now reboot your device.
  • At the first boot up, NFE firmware will be updated. Let is complete.

ROM will be stabilized after some time 😛

All below pictures are courtesy of XDA member DooMLoRD

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.o.407 firmware Leaked Screenshots

Do try flashing the firmware if you want to see what has been put by Sony on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware for Xperia Z. Well it’s an early build yet, some features may not work. Do let us know in comment section if it worked for you. Mention the bugs and the features you liked.

[ via – XDA ]

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware Screenshots Leaked

Xperia Z users, here is something for you which is just leaked. XDA Recognized Developer DooMLoRD has leaked Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.4 Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware screenshots which is definitely from an early build of Jelly Bean. A week ago on 4 June PTCRB has listed new firmware for Xperia Z C6606, C6616 (North American Version) as 10.1.1.A.1.319 and 10.3.A.0.407. The 10.3.A.0.407 firmware seeems to be an early build of expected Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean version launching for Xperia Z.

How to Flash Xperia ZL C6503 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware ftf  file

Xperia Z Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware Details

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware Details

  • Model Number – Xperia Z C6603
  • Android – 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
  • Baseband version – 9x15A—————-
  • Kernel Version – 3.4.0—-
  • Build Number – 10.3.X.X.XXX

It seems that kernel has not been changed as per now, it is still on 3.4.0

All below pictures are courtesy of XDA member DooMLoRD

Xperia Z Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware Leaked Screenshots

Xperia Z C6603 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware Leaked Features

  • Old kernel 3.4.0 is seen with some Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware build number.
  • Transparent Notification bar as seen is Xperia UL interface.
  • Transparent On-Screen-Keys bar similar to Xperia UL UI.
  • Display settings has new option “Day Dream” and “Quick Settings” option allowing you to add more number of settings option in notification panel.
  • DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller settings are present in new Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware leaked for Xperia Z C6603.
  • New re-designed Xperia Home launcher.
  • New Small App feature – You can now make any widget into small apps 🙂
  • Movies app has some new features.

Now you can access camera from lock screen, means it’s something like a lock screen widget now please check the above gallery.

XDA member DooMLoRd has posted the screenshots saying that this build is very smooth. It is speculated that it may roll out till the end of month June, just a rumor only still. Home Screen on leaked Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean for Xperia Z C6603 read as “13 June Thursday, 6.38 am”  and the phone carrier as “Idea” surely it is from India.

DooMLoRD has hinted that something more is coming now, stay tuned 😛

What do you think guys regarding this leak of Xperia Z Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.X.X.XXX firmware Screenshots and features. Do let us know in comments, as we can expect the new firmware soon 🙂

[ via – XDA member DooMLoRD ]

Install Manually Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware ftf for Xperia Z C6603 / C6602

In the mid of month May, we say Sony rolling Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware for Xperia Z C6603 to fix the bugs and just now certifed by PTCRB, the new Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware for Xperia Z C6603 has been rolled just now. Well hoping to see get some bugs fixed although. Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware for Xperia Z C6603 update is available over PC Companion as well as by Sony Update Service. No OTA update notification yet. If you haven’t got the notification yet, we included below the  Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware ftf file which you can flash it on your Xperia Z C6603.

Download leaked Xperia Z Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.407 firmware ROM

How to Flash Xperia ZL C6503 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423 firmware ftf  file

Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware for Xperia Z C6603

Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware for Xperia Z C6603 Details

  • Model Number – Xperia Z C6603
  • Android – 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
  • Baseband vserion – 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110041-28
  • Kernel Version – 3.4.0
  • Build Number – 10.1.1A.1.307

Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware for Xperia Z C6602

Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware for Xperia Z C6602

Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware has the same kernel as 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware but has a new baseband version now.

Xperia Z Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware Updated Features / Changelog

Let’s see what are the new changes rolled in this update. (All the change logs listed below are mentioned by users across the net.)

  • Improved speed in camera app loading, starts within 3 seconds now.
  • Battery drain of 5%/hour on weak signal strength is still there.
  • New Browser Small app version by Sony is seen in the small app launcher.

New Updated Small app browser in Xperia Z Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware

The above app is good, if you want to download it you can by downloading from below link manually.

Download com.sonymobile.smallbrowser-1.apk I 2 MB

  • Improved W-Fi range.
  • Improved HDR functionality.
  • 4G LTE reception increased.
  • New SPEED DIAL settings in the call contact app.

New SPEED DIAL settings in Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware for Xperia Z C6603

Users of Xperia Z C6602 in Taiwan have also reported this update rolling out. Update also confirmed in Hong Kong and with UK Vodafone users and Spain and Belgium.

How to Update Xperia Z C6603 / C6602 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware by flashing ftf file ?

We have got Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware ftf file for Hong Kong region. Download it from below link and flash it on your Xperia Z C6603.

Download Xperia Z C6603 Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware ftf file
Download C6603_10.1.1.A.1.307_HK.ftf I 744.46 MB

OR

Download Xperia Z C6602 Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware ftf file
Download C6602_10.1.1.A.1.307_TW.ftf I 745.43 MB I Password – d8gs

We have got another set of ftf file of  “Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware for Xperia Z C6603 Unbranded Belgium region“. 😛 Check below links for downloading.

Download Xperia Z_C6603_10.1.1.A.1.307_BE_Unbranded.part1.rar I 500 MB

Download Xperia Z_C6603_10.1.1.A.1.307_BE_Unbranded.part2.rar I 260 MB

Flash the above file on your unlocked bootloader Xperia Z C6603 / C6602 and enjoy the new Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware 🙂 Check below link how to flash Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware ftf file on Xperia Z C6603 / C6602.

GUIDE :- How to Update manually Xperia phone by flashing ftf file via Xperia Flash Tool

After flashing Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware ftf file, Root is removed.

If you got this Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware for Xperia Z C6603 in your region, do let us know in comment section. Also post the change log if you noticed any…

Update Xperia Z C6603 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware ftf file

Sony Xperia France has just tweeted about a new Jelly Bean Android 4.1.2 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware which is rolling out on Xperia Z handsets. Looks like Xperia Z is lucky to have so many firmware updates yet on Jelly Bean alone for better performance. The update still puts Xperia Z on android 4.1.2 jelly bean. Previously it was on 10.1.1.A.434 firmware build number.

Sony Xperia France Tweeted as :-

Maj 10.1.1.A.1.253 (4.1.2) en cours de deploiement pour les Xperia Z “nus”. TRANSLATED as  Maj 10.1.1.A.1.253 (4.1.2) being deployed for the “naked” Xperia Z.

Sony xperia France tweets about Jelly Bean Android 4.1.2 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware
Xperia Z Jelly Bean Android 4.1.2 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware Details

Xperia Z Jelly Bean Android 4.1.2 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware Details

  • Model Number – Xperia Z C6603
  • Android – 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
  • Baseband vserion – 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110041-23
  • Kernel Version – 3.4.0
  • Build Number – 10.1.1A.1.253

Update of Xperia Z C6603 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware has been confirmed in countries like India, Philippines, Indonesia for C6602, Vietnam, Malasiya, Thailand, France, Singapore.

Xperia Z Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware Updated Features

Many new features have been added to this Jelly Bean10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware like :-

Xperia Z Jelly Bean10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware white balance option

Xperia Z Jelly Bean10.1.1.A.1.253 Display settings

UPDATED Features

  • Overall software performance improved.
  • Much better soft keys now and notification bar and soft keys both changed to black color background area. The STRIP behind soft keys has been colored as BLACK previously it was of GREY color.
  • Now notification light can be turned off.
  • White Balance – color calibration. White balance option seen in settings
  • Updated NFC firmware
  • Xperia Launcher is responding much faster than before.
  • Improved Battery Life.
  • Small apps icon have been changed now.
  • You can now tag in photos, new option added in album.
  • View movies in portrait mode now.
  • No Wi-Fi drops any more. Issues rectified.
  • World Clock widget updated.

How to Update Xperia Z C6603 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware by PC Companion ?

Connect your Xperia Z C6603 to PC via PC Companion, check if you have got the notification for 10.1.1.A.253 firmware update, if yes proceed as per screen instruction.

Update Xperia Z C6603 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware via PC Companion

Update Xperia Z C6603 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware via PC Companion software

How to Update Xperia Z C6603 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware by flashing ftf file?

First of all download your region’s firmware ftf file from given below links.

Download Xperia Z C6603 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware ftf file
Download Xperia Z_10.1.1.A.1.253_C6303.ftf I 756 MB

[ UPDATED  MIRROR LINKS BELOW – 25 May 2013 ]

Download XperiaZ_10.1.1.A.1.253_C6303.ftf I 757.09 MB

Download c6603_global-lte_10.1.1.a.1.253_10.1.1.a.1.253.ftf I 797  MB

Download Xperia Z C6602 10.1.1.A.1.253 India Unbranded FTF

Download Xperia Z C6602 10.1.1.A.1.253 India Unbranded FTF
Download C6602_10.1.1.A.1.253_India.rar I 773.9 MB

Flash the above file on your unlocked bootloader Xperia Z C6603 and enjoy the new 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware 🙂 Check below link how to flash.

GUIDE :- How to Update manually Xperia phone by flashing ftf file via Xperia Flash Tool

If any one wants Xperia Z blob files, Download blob files from given below link.

Download FILE_279824147 I 764 MB

Download FILE_279823976 I 15 MB

How to Update Xperia Z C6602 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware by PC Companion ?


Connect your Xperia Z to PC via PC Companion, check if you have got the notification for 10.1.1.A.253 firmware update, if yes proceed as per screen instruction.

Update Xperia Z C6602 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware via PC Companion

For those who are not able to update it via PC Companion, update Xperia Z via Sony update service, check how to update via SUS.

It’s good that Sony has updated Xperia Z to a newer firmware version fixing some serious issues and updating new features. Well if you need any help in flashing or updating your Xperia Z C6603 on Jelly Bean 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware, do let us know we will help you out in comments. Well if you have already updated to this new firmware version then do let us know what more changes you noticed in the updated 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware.

Do let us know if find anything else updated in this firmware.