topic Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4 in Android

Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

AlignedChaos — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 09:50:35 GMT

Sony have announced this will be happening in the next few weeks and that it will fix the chronic issues with battery life that have been present since the 4.4.2 update.

Does anyone with an inside line to O2 know when we will actually be getting it?
Having to recharge three times per day without actually using the phone is a little frustrating.....

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

MI5 — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 09:51:27 GMT

@Chris_K is your man

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 10:05:11 GMT

Let's hope so.

Must be frustrating that these are available but then sometimes not thro O2. 😞

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

MI5 — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 10:30:13 GMT

I'm sure O2 will roll it out - They are usually pretty quick with Sony updates too.

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

Sammy_boy — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 22:08:59 GMT

I sincerely hope it's rolled out soon, my Z is virtually unusable currently regarding battery life, or crippled if I roll back the GP Services version.

I couldn't sell it if I wanted to because of this, though I don't want to as it's an excellent phone apart from the bug.
Is the 4.4.4 update official then?

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

AlignedChaos — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 23:09:08 GMT

Cut paste from Sony Forum :

Rickard Sony Xperia Support
Aug 25

In June we received reports highlighting excessive battery drain on devices running Android 4.4.1 or higher - and identified that the root cause was related to the latest version of Google Play Services (4.4.52).
Google released a fix through an update for the Google Play Services app – it has restored battery consumption to normal levels in the following devices: Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact, Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet and Xperia ZL2.
For Xperia Z, Xperia ZR, Xperia ZL and Xperia Tablet Z, Sony Mobile is preparing an additional correction, which will be delivered in an upcoming software release - this release is now undergoing final stages of testing and will be available shortly*.
We encourage all users to update the Google Play Services app regularly to ensure normal Android application, service and device functionality.
*All software release dates are dependent on local and operator approval and release times may vary.

We just need O2 to hurry it through!!

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

Sammy_boy — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 13:48:48 GMT

Thanks, relieved there's an update in the pipeline means i can use my Z properly! Mine's a secondhand one that may have originally come from EE, so will be interesting to see when it gets the update.

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

AlignedChaos — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 10:37:17 GMT

Sony started rolling the worldwide update yesterday according to them!

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

AlignedChaos — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:09:11 GMT

Chatting to Sony, they say this update (which fixes the battery life issues) will need to be certified by UK networks before we get it.

As far as I know, Asia, France and Australia have it so far.

Hurry up O2, I want my phone to be useable again!

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:12:00 GMT

Appreciate the frustration.

Fingers crossed it happens and swiftly.

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

MI5 — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:28:08 GMT

Australia always seem to be one of the first countries serviced by Sony for updates.
O2 will take their usual time to check everything works to their liking before rolling it out......
I know Chris is looking into it so hopefully he can update us soon.

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

Topcat — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 18:56:47 GMT

Today I received a message that an update was available and that it needs to be done via a computer. About 15 minutes later, 4.4.4 firmware successfully installed.
Re-activated location services and so far google play services only account for 9% of battery use. Sony xperia Z on O2 contract

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

jonsie — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 19:23:45 GMT

Good news, thanks for the headsup

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

MI5 — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 23:06:32 GMT

Finally seems they got something right - They just need to sort out the SP now 😞

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

Sammy_boy — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 08:20:16 GMT

Is it an OTA update then or one that's needs connecting to the pc companion? Will give it a go later today when I get home.
Ironically I bought a second hand Xperia SP to keep me going till the Z was updated - it lags awfully! Sounds like it won't be getting an update though 😞

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

MI5 — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 09:01:24 GMT

Usually pc first then ota a few days later.

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

Sammy_boy — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 14:47:31 GMT

Thanks MI5, just updating pc companion then will see. Some say to hard reset the phone before updating - is this necessary?

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

Topcat — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 15:59:56 GMT

Just a quick update re google play services, running at 18% but a lot better than 80% or more that it was before. Have not really noticed anything else, battery life is currently 37% from a full charge at about 7am. But using a lot of hands free bluetooth during the day so not sure if this has a major effect.

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

MI5 — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 16:01:40 GMT

@Sammy_boy wrote:
Some say to hard reset the phone before updating - is this necessary?

I find it less so required with Sony devices as it seems with Samsung, but if you notice any strange behavior or lagging after the update it is wise to consider it.

Re: Xperia Z Android 4.4.4

Sammy_boy — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 16:19:38 GMT

Thanks @MI5, finally got PC companion updated (and my very slow Windows laptop restarted!) and connected the phone and so far no update 😞
Think it's a sim-free model, which I think hasn't had the updated through yet? Will keep checking PC Companion though.
Cheers for the info re. resetting, didn't fancy signing back into all my apps again and setting them up again unless I have to!