topic Re: SIM free Firmware availability in the UK in Z Series

SIM free Firmware availability in the UK

dweaver1 — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 09:34:30 GMT

I thought that getting a 'SIM free' phone would avoid the awful 'carrier delays' & my updates would come straigt-from SONY.

Is this correct ?

Re: SIM free Firmware availability in the UK

baldwin471 — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 09:43:33 GMT

You'd think so, seeing as that's how EVERY other major OEM works (HTC, Samsung, LG, Motorola etc), but apparently Sony are too cosy in bed with the carriers in the UK. **bleep**.

Re: SIM free Firmware availability in the UK

dweaver1 — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 10:48:11 GMT

Oh dear........ I have a 3 SIM, so I guess I'll have to wait for them (hope they are better than Vodafone).

Re: SIM free Firmware availability in the UK

baldwin471 — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 11:07:31 GMT

You'll get it before me then! I'm using an unlocked UK model outside the UK. I'm willing to bet I don't see the update until after everyone else has got the next one!

Re: SIM free Firmware availability in the UK

a6rnh — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 18:54:24 GMT

i'm on giffgaff in the uk, which sort of runs on o2. it's now 3rd june and no update over the air or through bridge for mac......and the phone is still getting very warm.....will be interesting to see how a firmware update will fix that...

Re: SIM free Firmware availability in the UK

hop3y — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 19:31:30 GMT

I don't know what all the fuss is about, my phone is exactly the same after the update anyway.

Re: SIM free Firmware availability in the UK

a6rnh — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:22:49 GMT

does the camera get very warm after a few minutes?

Re: SIM free Firmware availability in the UK

Betlegeuse — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 22:55:22 GMT

If I dont see the update in the next couple of days I will be returning the phone. No point in keeping a device that is not properly supported and updated.

Re: SIM free Firmware availability in the UK

ahersko — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 02:03:30 GMT

Yes also with the new FW

Re: SIM free Firmware availability in the UK

EsseXperiaZ2 — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 06:20:27 GMT

I just flashed my phone to the latest firmware from here

http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/05/22/new-update-17-1-1-a-0-402-rolling-for-xperia-z2-and-z2-tablet-owners/

using these instructions

http://techbeasts.com/2013/10/29/how-to-install-and-use-sony-flashtool-on-xperia-devices/

I'm on giff gaff and i wasn't expecting an ota update any time soon

Michael