Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL Official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Update Begins Rolling

Sony has started rolling out the Xperia Z official Jelly Bean Android 4.2.2 base software update earlier today. The said released was reported began in Spain, and it comes with the software build version number to 10.3.A.0.423 which also the same build version that was also rolled out with the Xperia ZL. The said software update is now available using the Sony's PC Companion tool while other users may also upgrade manually using flashtool and the 10.3.A.0.423 software build FTF file.

For those who already received this update, let us know how's your first impression about this Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean build version performs on your Xperia Z or Xperia ZL devices.

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US WiFi Version of Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Receives New Software Update build to N5110UEEMF1

Several owners of the Wifi version Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110) in the USA has started receiving another software update earlier today. The said update is still based on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) and it is now offers to "N5110UEEMF1" build. So far, there's no official changelog we can gather about how this new software update build may brings but according to some folks that has managed to install this update appears only as "improved stability" but there also offers some minor changes.


Some users noticed a new design revamps of the home screen's status bar and the automatic rotation of the screen began to move linearly. The screen rotation will now switched in less than a second when changing the orientation of the settings.

This update can be downloaded via OTA (over the air, the firmware is around 164.63MB in size. Those who might not received the notification may just simply hit your device Settings>>About>>Check for Update.

source: XDA

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Xperia Z Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Firmware version 10.3.A.0.407 Leaked

An unexpected Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware for the Xperia Z (C6602/C6603) has leaked today. Again, XDA's highly recognized developer [Doomlord] has brought the firmware build version 10.3.A.0.407. Although, this firmware is only a beta release or a test firmware build but this one truly showed that Sony are now cooking the official build that may officially rolled-out soon.

This leaked 10.3.A.0.407 test firmware can be manually installed to the Xperia Z devices with already unlocked bootloaders, and "this firmware may not have the same features as it looks like when the final and official build that soon to be release by Sony".

Those who might wanna give it a try now and be the first to discover on how's this Jelly Bean 4.2.2 looks like, just head over to XDA-Developers original thread which can be found here.

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HTC One Android 4.2.2 OTA Update Expected to Come, But Nothing Yet

There has been several reports this past few days that the said OTA update is coming for the HTC One today.  Basically, all of this reports turns-out to be unconfirmed details pointing to a non-official HTC announcement. Again, there is no certain official reports about this Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update from HTC's side.

Along with some folks at XDA-developers forum we have been patiently waiting and too excited to receive this OTA update, but as of now there is nothing yet. So, just stay tuned or keep an eye of it this coming few days, even weeks or months.

via XDA

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Xperia S, SL and Acro S New Jelly Bean Update to version 6.2.B.0.211

There's another Jelly Bean update currently push on Sony Xperia S, SL and Acro S devices. The new update has a build version number of 6.2.B.0.211 and its still based on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. This is the second official Jelly Bean that has been rolled right after the initial released of the build numbers 6.2.B.0.200. 

This update is now confirmed in some countries in Asia, Middle East and some part of Europe regions.

 

So, for those who owned the Xperia S, SL or the Acro S should be seeing this update coming to your devices. Make sure to check it out using the PC Companion software tool prior to download and install this new update build 6.2.B.0.211. 

source: XDA

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Jelly Bean Update I777UCMD8 on AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-I777 Finally Arrived

The AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-I777 has turned out to be the last Galaxy S2 variant receives its Jelly bean upgrade. Among all other Samsung Galaxy S2 across US carriers and international variants have been updated to Jelly Bean, but AT&T's Galaxy S2 SGH-I777 has left behind for the past few months. But today, its going to be late than never, Samsung has finally pushed the official Jelly Bean update on this phone. It is now live via Samsung Kies and its labeled with build numbers I777UCMD8.

XDA-developers folks has confirmed that this update is now truly available. Those who have still got this device at hand can simply download the latest Kies from Samsung website.

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Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 Gets New OTA Update to UBMEA brings Camera improvements, Move to SD, and HDR video recording

Samsung has just started to push the latest firmware update on Samsung Galaxy S4, the LTE version GT-I9505 built with Qualcomm processors. The new software update labeled with build number I9505XXUBMEA and based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean version is currently hitting Germany. This update is more on improvements and enhancement to fix previous issues, it also comes with new Camera enhancements. Some new features is the 'Move to SD' that allows users to move files to the SD card, the video recording is also added with option to record high HDR videos.

Again, this update is now live from Samsung firmware server and only available in Germany for now, other countries may follow soon. To update the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-i9505 LTE, it can be downloaded  via OTA (over the air) or by using Kies while connecting the phone to the computer.

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Galaxy S4 Active: Samsung New Phone Built to Resist Dust and Water

Samsung has just announced the new GALAXY S4 Active, and it said to be  the perfect companion for a life of exploration, activity and adventure. The new Samsung Galaxy S4 Active is built with a qualified protection from dust and water. This new smartphone is best for adventurous people for it has protective designed that resist against dust and water. This simply means that this device is totally sealed,  But it's  equipped with a water-resistant earphone jack, Samsung says.

Featuring a 1.9 GHZ Quad-Core processor and 2,600mAh battery, the GALAXY S4 Active can handle the most intensive tasks with ease and precision. Striking color and stunning resolution on the device’s beautiful 5.0’’ Full HD TFT LCD screen (443 PPI) makes playing the newest games or watching hours of video easy on the eyes. And with ‘Glove Touch’, cold weather is no longer a problem since the touchscreen can be fully operated while wearing gloves.

With an 8-megapixel rear camera, users can easily share their vivid experiences while on the go. Unique to the GALAXY S4 Active camera, ‘Aqua Mode’ can be used to increase visual quality and clarity for enhanced underwater images and video. The volume key located on the side of the device can be used as a camera key, allowing users to easily and quickly open the camera application to capture photo and video the moment it happens. Additionally, the camera transforms into a powerful LED flash light to assist in low-light and nighttime activities with a simple long press of the volume key.


Richer & Fuller Life Experience

The GALAXY S4 Active is designed with a seamless interface that incorporates popular features of the GALAXY S4.

‘S Travel (Trip Advisor)’ offers travel assistance, local information, and recommendations to provide a more seamless experience in an unfamiliar environment. ‘S Translator’ makes international travel easy by providing instant text or voice translation for emails and text messages.

The camera interface is designed to make capturing and sharing meaningful moments intuitive and more engaging with multiple shooting modes including ‘Drama Shot’, which allows users to see all the action in one continuous time-lapse, and ‘Sound & Shot’, which uniquely stores sound and voice together with the image to capture the moment in an immersive visual/audio format. With ‘Story Album’, photos taken with the GALAXY S4 Active are collected and sorted according to a user’s timeline, geo-tagging information or a specific event to instantly create an organized photo album. To help facilitate sharing, users can also use the ‘Group Play’ function to enjoy music, photos, documents and games together and across various devices including GALAXY S4, GALAXY S4 mini, GALAXY Mega 6.3 and GALAXY Mega 5.8.

‘Samsung Smart Pause’ enables users to control of the screen using optical cues. While watching a video, the video pauses when you look away and starts right up again when returning to view, saving vital battery life and time spent rewinding. ‘Air View’ lets you preview the content of an email by simply hovering your fingers over the screen, which saves time and data. With ‘Air Gesture’, you can change the music track, scroll up and down on a web page, or accept a call with a simple wave of the hand. Additionally, ‘S Health’ helps you keep track of your personal health statistics. When paired with the S Health Accessory, you can monitor your heart rate, weight, sleep pattern and other personal measurements to assist in a healthy lifestyle.

Samsung GALAXY S4 Active Product Specifications



Network	LTE Cat3, HSPA＋ 42/5.76Mbps, EDGE/GPRS Class 12
Processor	1.9GHz Quad-Core Processor
Display	5.0”  Full HD TFT LCD, 443 PPI, Glove Touch
OS	Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Camera	Rear: 8 megapixel with LED Flash light Front: 2 megapixel
Camera Features	Camera Key, Drama Shot, Sound&Shot, Aqua mode, Beauty face, Best photo, Continuous shot, Best face, Animated photo, Rich tone, Panorama
Video	MPEG4,H.263,H.264,DivX4,VP8, WMV9, WMV 7/8, MP43, Sorenson Spark
Audio	MP3,AAC,AAC＋,eAAC＋,WAV,AMR-NB, AMR-WB,MIDI,OGG,IMY,XMF,WMA,FLAC
Services  & Additional Features	Samsung Smart Scroll/Pause, Air View/Gesture, Samsung WatchON
	ChatON, Samsung Hub
	Group Play: Share Music, Share Picture, Share Document, Play Games
	Dust and Water Resistant (IP67)
	S Translator, S Travel(Trip Advisor), S Health, Story Album
Google Mobile Services	Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Play, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Local, Google Navigation (Turn-by-turn Navi.), Voice Search, Chrome Browser
Connectivity	Wi-Fi ac, Wi-Fi Direct, IrDA, NFC, USB 2.0, Bluetooth® 4.0 (LE)
Sensor	Accelerometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Digital Compass, Barometer Sensor, Gesture Sensor, Finger Hovering Sensor, Light Sensor
Memory	16GB Internal memory (User Memory approximately 11.25GB) micro SD slot (up to 64GB), 2GB RAM  ＊User memory space may be less than the total memory space due to system files. User memory may differ by region, carrier and supporting language and may change after software upgrade.
Dimension	139.7 x 71.3 x 9.1 mm, 151g
Battery	2,600mAh



You can read the full details about this new Samsung Galaxy S4 at Samsung Mobile Press.

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