Rumour: No Android L for Xperia Z

[mkryvz]

Major update only if you can unlock bootloader

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No...
I'm using custom roms. No need to unlock bootloder

 

[Okluzhion]

No...
I'm using custom roms. No need to unlock bootloder

Custom ROMs based on stock ROM - yes. But you, like I, won't be seeing custom L ROM on your device, because you can't flash custom kernel. That's the point.

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[mkryvz]

For now yes, you are right.
But i guess, we can flash Android L Custom ROMs next 1 or 2 months later

 

[Gothdroid-Team]

I think the Xepria Z will receive the update to Android L
It may be "aged" but it's still the most purchased to date and the most used Sony phone.

 

[Okluzhion]

For now yes, you are right.
But i guess, we can flash Android L Custom ROMs next 1 or 2 months later

You can't flash custom L ROMs if there will be no official support from Sony. Unless someone manages to make kexec module work, so we can flash custom kernel in order to install CM-, AOSP-, AOKP-based, etc. ROMs.

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[mkryvz]

You can't flash custom L ROMs if there will be no official support from Sony. Unless someone manages to make kexec module work, so we can flash custom kernel in order to install CM-, AOSP-, AOKP-based, etc. ROMs.

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Yeah, thats what a meant :good:

 

[niverntin]

4.4.4 is a good work, so, enough. And don't worried, we have aosp!

 

[Gothdroid-Team]

4.4.4 is a good work, so, enough. And don't worried, we have aosp!

yes it is true that there has always AOSP Android that will test if L ever Sony does not come out for the Z
But I think that we still have an official version of Android Sony Xperia L for our beloved Z

 

[zviki]

Not that surprising really :/ Sony has a history of dropping software updates pretty early. Heck, I reckon even the M7 and GS4 and maybe even the G2 will get Android L and they were released around the same time as the Xperia Z.

Quite disappointing actually because the 4.4.4 update makes the phone run super slow when comparing to the 4.3 firmware, sorta expected better from a once 700 dollar flagship device.

In response to those saying "why do you even care about software updates?" Well, software updates purpose is to optimize and improve the software to make the device run better. The android L reveal showed many changes and optimizations that could potentially make out Z feel like a totally new device, and honestly, yes, it is past it's mandatory 18 months of support, but Samsung and HTC at least have gone that extra step further, which still puts Sony at the back of the pack for software updates. Even the top SGS3 variants have 4.4 kitkat and it is a 2012 device, whereas Sony will not allow the 2013 Xperia SP past 4.3

I don't think that S3 LTE with 2Gb of ram is a 2012 device...

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[Hellscythe]

I don't think that S3 LTE with 2Gb of ram is a 2012 device...

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http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9305_galaxy_s_iii-5001.php

I meant that one, but I'm pretty sure the USA Qualcomm variants were also around the same time.

 

[Jaycel0820]

I don't know if this is true

http://www.justaboutphones.com/2014-xperias-z-series-get-android-l-update/

 

[DoubleYouPee]

So L is out.
Nexus 4 is getting it... (also snapdragon S4 pro).
Let's wait and see.

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I don't know if this is true

http://www.justaboutphones.com/2014-xperias-z-series-get-android-l-update/

"while the Xperia ZL and Xperia ZR are being taken into consideration at this point."
Z getting it but not ZL would be super lame.
They are basically the same phone, but IMO ZL is even better just without the waterproof.

 

[dvd777]

I don't know if this is true

http://www.justaboutphones.com/2014-xperias-z-series-get-android-l-update/

This is a month and a half old news. But nevertheless, it is a good news. If it is only a part true (part about XZ).
Snapdragon S4 Pro and 2 GB RAM can easily withstand android L so Sony cannot give us any bulls*it about "hardware drawbacks" like samsung does for GS3 9300.

I will remain positive and hope for stock official Lollipop on Xperia Z. Although, 4.4.4 is super stable, fast, smooth and battery friendly so l wont be dissapointed at all if XZ will not see any lollipops

 

[tOrNadO™]

This is a month and a half old news. But nevertheless, it is a good news. If it is only a part true (part about XZ).
Snapdragon S4 Pro and 2 GB RAM can easily withstand android L so Sony cannot give us any bulls*it about "hardware drawbacks" like samsung does for GS3 9300.

I will remain positive and hope for stock official Lollipop on Xperia Z. Although, 4.4.4 is super stable, fast, smooth and battery friendly so l wont be dissapointed at all if XZ will not see any lollipops

Its not about h/w capability that Sony would be lookin @, but its the term of the phone that is about to end soon.. Its almost 16-17 months now i guess.. So i doubt XZ will taste Android L..

 

[dvd777]

No one is holding a gun pointed in Sony's head and telling him how it cannot give Xperia Z Android L. And again, 2-3 months after Z4 launch, we get update, like KK and Sony becomes a hero of the day, and every other manufacturer is the bad guy...

Just sayin'...

 

[iDroid8]

Its not about h/w capability that Sony would be lookin @, but its the term of the phone that is about to end soon.. Its almost 16-17 months now i guess.. So i doubt XZ will taste Android L..

It was released on March 1st in the UK, that's 19.5 months ago. 18 months of updates is pretty standard, anything more is a bonus really. However, the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 are both getting it, and are around 24 months old. I'm sure there will be custom ROM's available.

 

[jose78987]

Is this true?

 

[tomk94]

Is this true?

Seems to be :laugh: Didn't see that coming!

 

[viper9586]

It's official! http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/10...d-5-0-lollipop-to-the-entire-xperia-z-series/

 

[Ben Ling]

Sony really did a great job for the Xperia Z as it already reached the 18 months of support and now the Android Lollipop will be made available officially...Btw I assumed that the update will be be rolling out next year in March maybe?

I made a right decision on buying the Xperia Z as before I want to buy the SP but luckily I still buy the Z.

:thumbup: