The update works by firmware region and NOT by location.it's been a week, I assume, but it still hasn't shown up on my phone yet? At first since I flash the old firmware since I didn't like the .199. I flashed the 9.1.A.1.140. I don't know how the update works, by firmware region (UK or IT) or by location (USA). which is it? anyway since I didn't upgrade to .199, I thought I had to in order for the .205 to show up. I just install the .199 this morning, but no update for .205 yet.
I want to do an update rather than flash. because when you update, you don't lose any data or app. If I flash to a .205 firmware, is there a way to keep my data?
OTA is always later than SUS: .205 could be not available by OTA, so you can try to update by Sony PC Companion.
If you use Flashtool and don't want to lose data, just uncheck DATA from the wipe list. But remember: when you change android version (from 4.1.2 to 4.3 and vice versa) it's strongly recommended that you wipe everything