Xperia SP 4.3 update availability

[_alexdon_]

Here I will post the 4.3 update availability in several countries and the bugs found by each of you.As soon as the update is available in your country,please give feedback.Thank you!

The device is: Xperia SP

Country	Date	Carrier
Belgium	12.02.2014	unbranded
Poland	12.02.2014	unbranded,Polkomtel
Romania	12.02.2014	unbranded
Sri Lanka	12.02.2014	unbranded
Australia	12.02.2014	unbranded
Serbia	12.02.2014	unbranded
Czech Republic	12.02.2014	unbranded
Germany	12.02.2014	unbranded,O2
Pakistan	12.02.2014	unbranded
Brazil	12.02.2014	unbranded
Croatia	12.02.2014	unbranded,Tele2
India	12.02.2014	unbranded,Vodafone
Greece	12.02.2014	unbranded
Iran	12.02.2014	unbranded
Estonia	12.02.2014	unbranded
Bulgaria	12.02.2014	unbranded,Mtel
Philippines	12.02.2014	unbranded
Hungary	12.02.2014	unbranded,Telenor,Vodafone
Italy	12.02.2014	unbranded,TIM
UK	12.02.2014	Vodafone,O2
Turkey	12.02.2014	unbranded
Egypt	12.02.2014	unbranded
Switzerland	12.02.2014	unbranded
Malaysia	12.02.2014	unbranded
Bosnia&Herzegovina	12.02.2014	unbranded
Indonesia	12.02.2014	unbranded
Azerbaijan	13.02.2014	unbranded
Spain	13.02.2014	Vodafone
Singapore	13.02.2014	unbranded,Singtel
Lebanon	13.02.2014	unbranded
Netherlands	13.02.2014	unbranded
New Zealand	14.02.2014	unbranded
Serbia	14.02.2014	VIP Mobile
Russia	18.02.2014	unbranded
France	18.02.2014	unbranded
Slovakia	19.02.2014	unbranded
Canada	26.02.2014	Virgin

Xperia SP discussion topic

[jaypeecee]

Hi Folks,

I just don't get it. I have an Xperia SP, which is still running Android 4.1.2 and Build Number is 12.0.A.2.254. I contacted Sony Support about a week ago via the chat facility to ask when I could expect 4.3. It was like getting blood out of a stone. Needless to say, I did not get an answer. But I was able to establish that the ball is in Sony's hands. I should add that I bought my phone from Amazon and my carrier is Vodafone. As I use the Sony PC Companion, that is where I'll get any system updates from. So, my understanding is that Vodafone is out of the loop, which makes sense.

On the one hand, I am keen to get the 4.3 update as I'm led to believe that this version implements the all-important Trim functionality. But I don't want a flickering display.

I am in the UK. Am I the only Xperia SP owner that hasn't got 4.3 yet?

JPC

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@jaypeecee wrote:

Hi Folks,

I just don't get it. I have an Xperia SP, which is still running Android 4.1.2 and Build Number is 12.0.A.2.254. I contacted Sony Support about a week ago via the chat facility to ask when I could expect 4.3. It was like getting blood out of a stone. Needless to say, I did not get an answer. But I was able to establish that the ball is in Sony's hands. I should add that I bought my phone from Amazon and my carrier is Vodafone. As I use the Sony PC Companion, that is where I'll get any system updates from. So, my understanding is that Vodafone is out of the loop, which makes sense.

On the one hand, I am keen to get the 4.3 update as I'm led to believe that this version implements the all-important Trim functionality. But I don't want a flickering display.

I am in the UK. Am I the only Xperia SP owner that hasn't got 4.3 yet?

JPC

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Yeah, sounds like you have an unbranded handset, so yep, Sony get final word. I don't know why they just don't let people know what the holdup is.

As for Trim, forget it. I have the update and Sony have not included it. Useless!

*EDIT*

Thankfully I'm wrong. Trim is there, but for some reason has taken well over a week to run on my phone - it's only ran once and hasn't actually done anything. Strange, but it is there alright:

I/fstrim  (  317): Starting fstrim work...
I/fstrim  (  317): Invoking FITRIM ioctl on /data
I/fstrim  (  317): Trimmed 0 bytes on /data
I/fstrim  (  317): Invoking FITRIM ioctl on /cache
I/fstrim  (  317): Trimmed 0 bytes on /cache
I/fstrim  (  317): Invoking FITRIM ioctl on /mnt/idd
I/fstrim  (  317): Trimmed 0 bytes on /mnt/idd
I/fstrim  (  317): Finished fstrim work.

[bojofbas]

what is TRIM

I still  have no update on  unbranded Uk

[Thommo]

I can tell you that in the UK all networks ie: Branded phones have to aproove the update before Generic hansets get the update so it could be that a network is holding back whilst they put there own spin on the firmware and in turn delaying Generic release

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@Thommo wrote:

I can tell you that in the UK all networks ie: Branded phones have to aproove the update before Generic hansets get the update so it could be that a network is holding back whilst they put there own spin on the firmware and in turn delaying Generic release

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O2 and Three are yet to roll out the update - all the others have. Three are also the last to roll out 4G and I don't think it's a coincidence that 4G is currently disabled on UK unbranded handsets (pending the update).

@Thommo - do you know why this is the case in the UK? In all other regions unbranded got the update first this time.

[jaypeecee]

Hi bojofbas,

You will find a very informative article about Trim on the Anandtech website. I was hoping to do a copy and paste of the full URL but this Galaxy Tab 10.1 doesn't want to play ball. I suggest you go to http://www.anandtech.com and search their site for 'Trim'. It is a very significant development on Android and long overdue.

I am relieved to know that I am not alone regarding the 4.3 update.

JPC

[jaypeecee]

Hi Thommo,

Thanks for the feedback.

Your comment is very interesting. What a crazy way of updating firmware but no doubt it's like that for a reason. No wonder the process is painfully slow. That would also go some way towards explaining why Sony Support cannot say when customers will receive updates.

JPC

[Thommo]

I have no idea why things work this way here in the UK, I just know it does - Yes it seems stupid but I guess there's some sort of unwritten code of conduct which says network branded phones are 1st possibly due to contract phones having been subsidised at a premium and therefor should be 1st

[TwiCS]

Hello, in Romania ( Vodafone) the 4.3 version 1.201 is there, I've updated my phone to this version and I'm very pleased with this version, it actually really works, the phone is much smoother and faster. They need to work again at the firmware cause there are little issues, but for now, I can live with them. Cheers all

[Minameaar]

This whole issue has really put me off Sony. How can the unbranded version receive the update so late?? I liked the UI however I doubt I'll be purchasing a Sony again anytime soon.