Specification:

• OS: Android 4.2.2 Official Now (upgradable to Android 4.3)
• Chipset: Qualcomm MDM9215M / APQ8064
• CPU: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ S4 Pro Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
• GPU: Adreno 320
• RAM: 2GB
• Capacity: 16GB Internal + microSD card support up to 64 GB
• Display: 5” ~443ppi Full HD Sony OptiContrast™ Panel with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2 Reality Display
• Real Camera: 13 MP Fast Capture camera with Exmor RS™ for mobile & HDR video with Pulsed LED camera Flash
• Front Camera: 2 MP, Exmor R, (1080p)
• Durability: Water-Resistant (IP57) & Dust-Resistant (IP55), Durable design with Shatter Proof and Scratch-Resistant Glass
• Audio: 3D Surroud Sound (VPT), ClearAudio+, Clear bass, Clear Phase™, Clear stereo, Dynamic normalizer, xLoud™ Experience
• Network: LTE support for C6603 & C6503 | HSPA+ for C6602 and C6502
• Connectivity: WiFi a/b/g/n with WiFi Direct™, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, NFC
• Infrared port: YES for ZL only
• Radio: Stereo FM radio with RDS
• Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
• USB: microUSB v2.0 (MHL), USB On-the-go
• GPS: aGPS and GLONASS
• Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 2330 mAh (Z) | 2370 mAh (ZL)
• Dimensions: 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm (Z) | 131.6 x 69.3 x 9.8 mm (ZL)
• Weight: 146 g (Z) | 151 g (ZL)
• Colors Availability: Black, White, Purple (Z only), Red (ZL only)

Latest Firmware:

• Sony Xperia Z - Android 4.2.2 - 10.3.1.A.0.244
• Sony Xperia ZL - Android 4.2.2 - 10.3.1.A.0.244

10.3.1.A.0.244 Changes:

• UI speed/smoothness has improved a lot!
• Album app - lags seems to be finally gone
• Launcher - not lagging when viewing widgets, scrolling trough home screens
• Throw - finally working for me
• Update center - Phone icon has been changed
• Battery reading bug seems also gone..
• Lock/unlock improved responsiveness

Download Link: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=61500967

It is advisable do a FACTORY RESET via phone setting after update to 4.2.2 for gaining back the smoothness, as jumping to another version is required FACTORY RESET for everything running as smooth as it suppose.

Latest Android 4.2.2 - 10.3.A.0.423 screenshot:


Commercial:




Reviews:


Previous Version:


This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Aug 2 2013, 09:29 AM

Differences between Xperia Z vs ZL:



Additional Accessories:



This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Jul 27 2013, 07:17 PM

Owner List: - PM me if your name is not in the list.



FAQ:

1. What to do during purchasing.


2. What kind of Display Panel Sony use?


3. How to Root?


4. Will Root void my warranty?


5. Why unlocked bootloader?


6. Any impact unlocked your bootloader?


7. How to backup / restore TA ?


8. How to unlocked bootloader?


9. What is Flashtool


10. Will Factory Reset delete all your data?


11. How to backup Apps + Data before Factory Reset?


12. Is Factory reset required when upgrade from A version to B version, example 4.1.2 to 4.2.2?


More Additional Information:


This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Aug 26 2013, 09:54 AM

Stock ROM - FTF - Generic Unbranded :

Instruction for download any firmware base on region from Sony & create FTF for flash with Flashtool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211


Custom ROM:

v.4.2.2 Custom ROM for Xperia Z:


Honami Port ROM for Xperia Z:


Screenshot & Short Review of ★ monxDIFIED ★ ESSENTIAL i1 | HONAMi:


Screenshot & Short Review of eXistenZ - Ultra Edition:


v4.2.2 Custom ROM for Xperia ZL:


CM/AOSKP/AOKP ROM for Xperia Z/ZL: - unlocked bootloader required



Some Useful/Nice Tools/Apps/Mod:



Recommendation Apps - ** required root



Xposed Framework - credits to mafioso


XDA Official Thread:




* Always remember read official thread and understand before proceed, customize might came with bugs.

This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Jul 27 2013, 07:27 PM

CONGRATS FOR V8..!!

btw, FIRST??

Yo! You are fast! Congratulation.

yeay rumah baru

you all are fast..
i was just browsing /k for a minute.. O_O

haha..thanks..maybe this time someone can make picture banner for our beloved XZ & XZL?
to put on signature section like my Alpha A230 banner

reporting in:-)

upgrading to 4.2.2 thru sus now...
finally, after 2 weeks long long wait...[attachmentid=3519164]

This post has been edited by arthur88: Jul 4 2013, 12:19 PM

eh office network suppport?

pcc cannot...but sus can....see the print screen i just attached...

All hails to our new TS... Congrats. Keep up the great work.

wow new OP good hope can get more and more attention/information then the previous OP....seems like the previous OP only open n close the thread...to gain post count i guess lol..anyway XZ ROX...tq Andrewtst for replacing The previous OP...

he's more for /k nowadays, some more if im not mistaken he started working, hence not much free time..

well working its not an excuse la...even u n me also work wat..lol.LAME...anyway no hard feelings its just an opinion btw...u can see note2 forum OP is so active....he also work AFAIK....

Andrewtst

u can get the code 4 the thread by clicking reply button
and copy everything except the
will keep the old thread open, so tat u can copy the code

guys,
honami is gonna be named as Xperia Z2
then should we include it in this thread as well?

nah i just go ninja mode
if u pm me i will reply it once i c it
all the information needed is ady in the faq
it help u solve most of the basic problems