Android 4.3 for xperia Z1

Faz6r

xperia Z1 Android 4.3 is now available via sony pc companion
i cant wait for kit-kat 4.4, supposedly rolling out in the first quarter of 2014

corkie

Are you happy with the z1?

I have an upgrade with O2 due on the 27th and thinking of getting this phone.

Currently have an xperia u.

Faz6r

yes, i love my phone
im a biker so i primarily got z1 because its waterproof, somedays when its raining heavy, doesnt matter even if your wearing gortex, the rain will get through
the only gripes i have is fingerprints show up all over the place on the black 1, if you get one go for the white version
and the speaker volume is a little lower than other handsets
size wise its about an inch bigger than my old xperia T, but its nice and thin
the battery lasts me 2 to 3 days, but i have stamina mode turned on
and its a handset for the future, it has the new wifi AC band, and cat4 lte (150mb)
only comes with 16gb internal drive which turns out to be about 12gb useable storage, but you can use a 64gb micro sdxc card, i got a sandisk one on ebay for 44 including post, so about 72 gb total storage with the card
i could go on and on about the features all day, but i wont
1 other good thing, sony have really upped their game in relation to android updates for the z1
whereas in the past you could be waiting months to get them

emy50

Faz6r wrote: »

xperia Z1 Android 4.3 is now available via sony pc companion
i cant wait for kit-kat 4.4, supposedly rolling out in the first quarter of 2014

I have the Z1 also, fabulous phone.

Nothing on PC companion for me yet, I'm with o2, what network are you with?

Faz6r

emy50 wrote: »

I have the Z1 also, fabulous phone.

Nothing on PC companion for me yet, I'm with o2, what network are you with?

meteor, i bought it online from meteor store 21st september and it had no meteor bloatware on it, but i had an xperia T with o2 and the updates take an age to come through, i think o2 has to sign off on updates to make sure their bloatware works, e.g o2 money ect.

emy50

Faz6r wrote: »

meteor, i bought it online from meteor store 21st september and it had no meteor bloatware on it, but i had an xperia T with o2 and the updates take an age to come through, i think o2 has to sign off on updates to make sure their bloatware works, e.g o2 money ect.

o2 behave like an uncontrollable large corporation with software updates

ah well. at least I'm not a fashion conscious Apple freak :-)

Faz6r

id love to know what is so appealing about iphones, iphone 1 to iphone 5s all look the same, the only way to tell em apart is listening to an apple fan boy/girl
apparently the new 1 has a round button instead of a square 1

corkie

Faz6r wrote: »

you can use a 64gb micro sdxc card, i got a sandisk one on ebay for 44 including post, so about 72 gb total storage with the card

I just order the xperia z1 online from O2 using a priority moments discount!

Is this the right micro sdxc card for it?

And can anyone recommend a good protective case for it?

Thanks for your reply!

John

emy50

The Roxfit cases are good

The 64gb cards can be messy on mobiles/tablets, I have only used 32gb

Faz6r

corkie wrote: »

I just order the xperia z1 online from O2 using a priority moments discount!

Is this the right micro sdxc card for it?

And can anyone recommend a good protective case for it?

Thanks for your reply!

John

yes this is the right card, and i can verify they do work, i bought my 1 from ebay link below might save you a tenner or more, there is a lifetime guarantee with these cards so make sure you hang onto packaging and receipt incase you may need them
casewise, i just use the silicone gel cases,
you should also consider buying the DK31 magnetic charger, because the micro usb ports have been known to disintegrate from continuous use
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/271326884385?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

corkie

Faz6r wrote: »

yes this is the right card, and i can verify they do work, i bought my 1 from ebay link below might save you a tenner or more, there is a lifetime guarantee with these cards so make sure you hang onto packaging and receipt incase you may need them
casewise, i just use the silicone gel cases,
you should also consider buying the DK31 magnetic charger, because the micro usb ports have been known to disintegrate from continuous use
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/271326884385?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Thanks for the link, Just order one and was billed €41.74 for it. So yes it saved me a small bit compared to amazon.

Also order this Book Case for €20.99

emy50

Did you use Parcel Motel to save on P&P?

corkie

emy50 wrote: »

Did you use Parcel Motel to save on P&P?

No didn't think of using it! I signed up to PayPal and eBay just to order the above items!

Faz6r

your case looks nice,
a little pricey for me tho
p.s.
theres a blog called xperia blog that notifies you of free games such as ssx tricky, and latest android update releases.

http://www.xperiablog.net/

Y2KBOS86

corkie wrote: »

I just order the xperia z1 online from O2 using a priority moments discount!

Is this the right micro sdxc card for it?

And can anyone recommend a good protective case for it?

Thanks for your reply!

John

What is the discount John?

Did you go bill pay or pay as you go?

Want to get a Z1 as well

corkie

Y2KBOS86 wrote: »

What is the discount John?

Did you go bill pay or pay as you go?

Want to get a Z1 as well

You can only claim the O2 Priority moments discount if your already an O2 customer I think. Its a 20% discount.

I'm on Bill Pay!

Y2KBOS86

Thanks Corkie.

Got all excited, thinking you had found a discount for it

P0lygon Wind0w

Also on Meteor, but only got the update via PC Companion today. I've been checking regularly via the update app on the phone and PC Companion. Checked the Update app this morning - nothing. Connected to PC Companion and am updating now.

corkie

gavinjc wrote: »

Also on Meteor, but only got the update via PC Companion today. I've been checking regularly via the update app on the phone and PC Companion. Checked the Update app this morning - nothing. Connected to PC Companion and am updating now.

I'm on O2, and no update available yet.

My micro sdxc card and case arrived today! The 64gb card works a treat in my phone.

emy50

Whats with o2 and software updates ?

danthefan

I'm on Three, no sign of the software update yet. Have tried vie PC Companion. This is really annoying.

Faz6r

i got my update in december with meteor but now im waiting for firmware update 14.2.A.1.136
it was released 30th january in ireland and it fixes wifi bug from 4.3jb,
ever since my jb4.3 update my wifi reception is terrible and phone keeps dropping signal
http://www.sonymobile.com/ie/software/phones/xperia-z1/

corkie

Android 4.3 (Build 14.2.A.0.290) came available from O2 as of yesterday!

Posting this for people who don't follow the O2 forum.

Faz6r

i got firmware 136 yesterday on meteor and ive noticed a vast improvement with the wifi,
but meteor are saying they will be rolling out kitkat in mid march so although i cant wait to get it, i do hope its bug free