topic HEEELP! Why my z1 is not supported by the new themes for 4.3 update in XPERIA archive

Android 4.3 for Z1

azzido — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 20:58:40 GMT

Hello everyone,
I just wonder:

As 4.3 on Z looks the same as 4.2.2 on Z1:

http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/12/11/android-4-3-update-available-to-download-for-xperia-z-and-xperia-zl-10-4-b-0-569/

so I assume that 4.3 on Z1 will look different, redesigned right? If not, what will be the reason of change and what new changes will include 4.3 on Z1 if it will look the same as old 4.2.2...

I am really worrying about 4.3 for Z1 now
What do you think?

Re: Android 4.3 for Z1

azzido — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 20:59:35 GMT

Here are some screenshots from 4.3 on first Z:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/111276775@N06/sets/72157638591600843/

Re: Android 4.3 for Z1

Uliwooly — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 21:13:18 GMT

4.2 and 4.3 will look quite alike, even on Nexus devices, the update its not about how different it will look but functionality and/or new features, if want you want its a different look a homelauncher should be sufficient. http://www.android.com/about/jelly-bean/

Re: Android 4.3 for Z1

azzido — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 21:24:45 GMT

So sad... time ago new Android meant really something new, also in UI design, now Google is doing really small steps
I can see a huge Google slowness in software division when it comes to R&D.
This is why I'd like to try Ubuntu on high end Xperia.

Android = there is almost nothing new.

Re: Android 4.3 for Z1

Uliwooly — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 21:30:20 GMT

4.3 is still Jelly Bean, I still don't understand what exactly "new" is it that you are looking for? again you can go for different home launchers that should give you something different

Re: Android 4.3 for Z1

broko — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 23:27:09 GMT

The 'new' look actually comes with 4.4, which is KitKat, not JellyBean.

Now, the real problem here is not that 4.3 will not look different than 4.2. It is that some phones already have 4.4 and we don't have 4.3 yet. This is what you should be worried about.

Edit: Keep in mind, it's better to be late than sorry. Probably most of us prefer a less buggy 4.4 later, than a very buggy 4.4 sooner.

Update to 4.3 your opinions

azzido — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 12:30:01 GMT

Hello, I'd like to know your opinion about 4.3.
The update is not yet available for me, but as I started to read about it I have to complain 2 major features that I was counting on:

1. No App2SD... competition delivered this feature
2. No 1080p 60fps video recording. Again, competition (with the same hardware, so in fact Z1 is capable) have this feature, even record in 4K...

I have to say I am really disappointed about that.
What is your opinion about 4.3?

Re: Update to 4.3 your opinions

ninefive — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 13:25:02 GMT

long press burst mode gone...

Re: Update to 4.3 your opinions

_alexdon_ — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 21:42:40 GMT

ninefive,someone answered in your topic about burst mode,telling you that it is still there,you have to long press and it works.

HEEELP! Why my z1 is not supported by the new themes for 4.3 update

ninefive — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 00:49:01 GMT

HELP!!!

Re: HEEELP! Why my z1 is not supported by the new themes for 4.3 update

rency_07_22 — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 03:50:45 GMT

I accidentally clicked "Me Too" on your post. But mine is working.

May I know how it doesn't work on you? Include some screenshots for better understanding.

Re: Android 4.3 for Z1

ninefive — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 07:17:03 GMT

Im from philippines. It just shows, it is not supported by my device

Re: HEEELP! Why my z1 is not supported by the new themes for 4.3 update

ninefive — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 07:22:14 GMT

Re: Android 4.3 for Z1

rency_07_22 — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 09:13:40 GMT

Hi Kababayan! Can u post a screenshot on whatever theme you try to click?

Mine, I tried to hold on the launcher, click Themes, click the "+" sign on the top-right, then Sony Select will show the themes. Clicking one theme will redirect you to Google Play Store then download. Once downloaded, you can now see it on the list of themes...

please improve front facing cam.

ninefive — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 16:29:34 GMT

too blurry... no additional settings for it. full of noise. thanks..
note 3, has better front facing camera..

Re: please improve front facing cam.

azzido — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 20:28:03 GMT

Ninefive?

What is too blurry? It is screenshot...

Re: Android 4.3 for Z1

ninefive — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 15:36:24 GMT

okay it might be a bug. because at first i really couldnt see the setting for long press for burst mode. but with several trials of long pressing, ... it finally works.. maybe something happened right there after the.update.

Re: Android 4.3 for Z1

_alexdon_ — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 15:42:37 GMT

I can move your message,just say what thread.

Re: Android 4.3 for Z1

ninefive — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 15:50:57 GMT

couldnt find the thread about the camera problems.. it should go.there.. thank u.

Re: Android 4.3 for Z1

_alexdon_ — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 15:54:02 GMT

Moved into update bugs.