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Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.4 23.0.1.A.0.167 Rolling

ImAnurag — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 14:09:16 GMT

Xperia Z2, Z2 Tablet 23.0.1.A.0.167 firmware Android 4.4.4 update rolling.

Regions updated - Singapore, Russia, Malaysia, Singapore , Thailand.

Confirmed on both : Xperia Z2 D6503 / D6502.

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23.0.1.A.0.167 firmware changelog :-

PS4 Remote Play feature with full DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller compatibility.
Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet support now built in (via 3.5 mm audio jack) Hi-Res Audio playback from PCM and DSD files along with USB Hi-Res playback.
DSEE HX technology added in Walkman app.
Option to specifically select optimized sound settings for different headsets.
New Camera app with inbuilt apps like AR Fun, Multi Camera, Face In, Sound Photo.
ULTRA Stamina Moda ( upgraded version of Stamina Mode ) added.
New Quick settings options added like - Smart Screen Rotation which analyzes itself the way the screen should be rotated when you change the position of the way you hold your device.
Screen Recording option added in the power menu to record the content of the screen.
Compatibility with Android Smart Wear - Bluetooth Unlock feature via SmartWear.

Regards,

Re: Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.4 23.0.1.A.0.167 Rolling

davide89 — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 17:38:47 GMT

Hey guys,

the newest android-update is now on my xperia Z2 but all the symbols are bigger, is it normal?

take a look on the screenshot i made !

can i change the size of the apps nd other stuff?

thanks for your help !

Re: Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.4 23.0.1.A.0.167 Rolling

KazIRahman — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:23:29 GMT

Yes the large icons are normal as sony tried to make it look like stock android

Re: Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.4 23.0.1.A.0.167 Rolling

cobywankenoby — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 13:33:48 GMT

Hello,

When will this update be available in Europe. I am in Belgium and don't see any OTA update or with PC Companion

Thx !

Re: Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.4 23.0.1.A.0.167 Rolling

Iggzor — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:41:47 GMT

So you also think it looks awfull

Re: Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.4 23.0.1.A.0.167 Rolling

Bearings — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:23:21 GMT

Sony did not make it look like Android, IT IS STOCK ANDROID 4.4.4.

Re: Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.4 23.0.1.A.0.167 Rolling

TheMaxDaddy — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:36:32 GMT

I think the icons look uglier too. Is it a screen resolution thing?

Re: Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.4 23.0.1.A.0.167 Rolling

dementor — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:54:35 GMT

Just finished updating UK O2 Network, how i disable the big icons :))

Re: Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.4 23.0.1.A.0.167 Rolling

Demon1521 — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:27:49 GMT

You can't change icons. It's in soft. Only with some app from store maybe.

Re: Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.4 23.0.1.A.0.167 Rolling

CC4Smiles — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:39:43 GMT

The only way to make the icons smaller is to use a custom launcher such as Nova...

Don't use Google Now launcher as the icons are the same size...

Re: Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.4 23.0.1.A.0.167 Rolling

Meeb — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:56:00 GMT

Is bluetooth unlock compatible with the Sony smartband Swr10 (the first of the two pedometer things)?

Re: Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.4 23.0.1.A.0.167 Rolling

DickBarton — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 22:35:14 GMT

Since the update, I've noticed my icons are now far too big (or the text is overly small - either way it looks like a poor copy of Apple's IOs Fisher Price look - and it is terrible...icons need to be reduced in size slightly as it looks far too toy-like.

However, that is a minor issue compared to my bluetooth annoyance. I did the update and once sorted, I rebooted the device...just to make sure all was well. Switched bluetooth on and then went to my car. Making calls is 'fine', the other end can hear me fine, however, I can no longer hear them, there is a very faint murmurring rather than the clear voice I had before and I'm now running my audio at full volume to allow me to hear the other caller - but this then introduces massive feedback to the call.

I've deleted the pairing on phone and car and repaired but to no avail...everything was working brilliantly until I ran the update and it now only seems to work 1-way - they hear me, but I can't hear them.

Also, although the update said it was keeping my personal data safe, I had to reconnect all my wifi links as they were all removed.

Anyway, apart from those grumbles, all is fine, but has anyone else experienced the bluetooth call issues? if so, have you managed to fix them? If so, how?

Thanks.

Re: Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.4 23.0.1.A.0.167 Rolling

Crownleyian — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 23:55:34 GMT

Seriously Sony please the ICONS ARE HUGE!
That's quite pathetic I just feel like selling my Z2 now, so much resolution to have GIGANTIC ICONS.

Give people an option at least please.

When update to 4.4.4 for 1279-0989_R3A ROM?

duf — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 11:35:46 GMT

What is the policy regarding sony firmware update for the phone with my version? I can not imagine that I should be unable to upgrade the firmware.

Re: Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.4 23.0.1.A.0.167 Rolling

WestCoastGuy1 — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 02:18:11 GMT

Western Canada. Got the 4.4.4 upgrade notice last week, and did the update. No issues, about 45 min's start to end.

Mostly okay. Don't like the clock on the start page though. What idiot took away the ":" between Hours and Minutes?

Wish they'd have a border around "Send" in email too. Very hard to see "activation areas" when it's little tiny text all on white/grey everywhere... really poor screen design / layout.

Who suggested swip-from-left = delete , and ALSO brings up the side screen of option if you go 1mm too far left?? Wasted time re-loading some movies and songs after that fiasco.

Somebody has been getting way too trendy for their own good I think.

Now, about Android 5.0 ...

Re: Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.4 23.0.1.A.0.167 Rolling

JBoneProduction — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 06:43:08 GMT

Why can't I get the ps4 remote play app on my Xperia Z Ultra? Please help thanks