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| XperiaJunkie Joined: Dec 13, 2012
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 | I've just done a very quick shoot out on 2 different Z1's one using 4.3 with build number .290 the other on 4.2.2 on build number .257 both phones were set up the same 8MP manual mode 16:9 with scenes off, HDR off and image stabiliser off. Here or the shots let me know if you can see any difference     
 UPDATE - NOW ADDED THE ORIGINAL SAMPLES
 
 4.3 is up first
 
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 [ This Message was edited by: XperiaJunkie on 2014-01-02 16:48 ] I'm so happy 'cause todayI've found my friends ...
 They're in my head
 
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| hihihans Joined: Mar 15, 2009
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 | That looks like a real improvement to me. Much clearer shots. | 
| Del Joined: Jan 11, 2003
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 | 4.3 is now out for UK sim free, I just updated via pcc   Brought to you straight from the event horizon of a quantum singularity.     | 
| XperiaJunkie Joined: Dec 13, 2012
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 | @del congrats mate after having it for a few days now it seems a worthy update lovin the wallpaper option on the text thread adds a great touch of personalisation I'm so happy 'cause todayI've found my friends ...
 They're in my head
 
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| XperiaJunkie Joined: Dec 13, 2012
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 | @hihihans glad you think there has been an improvement in the photo quality in the 4.3 update not much of a photographer so not sure myself if there was an improvement or not hence why I uploaded them for people who know what there on about.   I'm so happy 'cause todayI've found my friends ...
 They're in my head
 
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| moogoo Joined: Oct 25, 2002
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 | great snaps xperiajunkie. 
 i agree with hihihans.. from those snaps.. 4.3 seems to have sharper photos.
 
 i'm in the process of updating right now
   
 
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| XperiaJunkie Joined: Dec 13, 2012
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 | @Del @Moogoo do you which build number you are updating to yet? I'm so happy 'cause todayI've found my friends ...
 They're in my head
 
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| Del Joined: Jan 11, 2003
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 | @XperiaJunkie I updated to .290  and so far it seems smoother, maybe a little faster, the camera does seem better in low light but I'll have to test it done more, but so far it's all good, I never new about the wallpaper in the message app though, cheers bud   Brought to you straight from the event horizon of a quantum singularity.     | 
| XperiaJunkie Joined: Dec 13, 2012
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 | I only found out today just messing around with my phone wonder what else we will find in the coming weeks I'm so happy 'cause todayI've found my friends ...
 They're in my head
 
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| moogoo Joined: Oct 25, 2002
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 | i'm at .290 as well. 
 haven't had much time to play with it yet.. but so far performance seems about the same for me.
 
 i am hoping for a big camera update in the near future.  that's my wish.  otherwise, performance with Z1 has been great.  not a single complaint there.
 
 moogooNokia 5160 -> Nokia 8260 -> SE T68i -> SE K700i -> SE Z710 -> SE Xperia X10a -> Sony Xperia S -> Sony Xperia Z1 -> Sony Xperia XZ -> Sony Xperia XZ Premium -> Sony Xperia 1ii
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| Lunion Joined: Jul 14, 2007
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 | Got my 4.3 update on O2... It seems fine! Although my phone froze for the first time ever today   
 Also had a bit of an issue with my WiFi on 4.2... It seems to keep cutting off when I'm using the phone with Stamina mode turned on, anyone else having a similar issue?
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| jcwhite_uk Joined: Feb 18, 2004
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 | Mine is updating to 4.3 now. Cant wait to see the difference. The WIFI on mine (on 4.2) often would lose internet if the reception was down to 1 bar, it would say it was connected to WIFI but couldn't access the internet. Hopefully it will improve in 4.3.
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| Gitaroo Joined: Aug 17, 2013
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 | pretty sure the auto focus has been much better like I said before with update 4.3. The first shots with the cola cap is a good comparison. It finds its focus much quicker and more accurately. Ppl said I was just imagining thing lol, Im surprise many ppl still havent gotten the update or still havent update. | 
| Hatseflats Joined: Sep 23, 2013
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 | grrr want my update too!  | 
| Geoffxx Joined: Aug 22, 2013
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 | well guys my new screen arrived today and after 2hrs I had it installed, it is perfect as good as the screen that came out or maybe better, I didn't have the adhesive gasket seals as they haven't arrived yet but I wasn't going to put them in until I was sure everything was working 100%, once I get the seals I'll tear it down again and finish the job, everything went smooth - I took my time and made sure not to damage any of the circuit strips which are not shown in any tear down videos or guides, they are glued to the inner surface of the screen back so care needs to be taken when removing them. 
 All in all very pleased with the result, the viewing angles seem to be better with this screen but it's difficult to really tell as I thought my old screen was good too, yippie I now have the top 3rd of my touch screen back again, it was a pain in the arse trying use the phone without it
 
 So for future reference if anyone else needs to do this I can offer some assistance
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