As per user reports, Sony has finally
started rolling out the Android Lollipop
update to its Xperia Z and Xperia ZR
handsets, specifically Android 5.0.2. The
Japanese tech giant also announced it
was rolling out a firmware update for its
Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact, and
Xperia Z Ultra smartphones with several
bug fixes.
The Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update for
Xperia Z and Xperia ZR handsets is
currently said to be available over-the-ai
and is soon expected to reach the Sony
PC companion software as well, reports
XperiaBlog. The update weighing
694.8MB brings the build version numbe
to 10.6.A.0.454. Some of the key feature
in the latest update includes Google's
Material Design UI and compatible app,
updated interactive lock screen
notifications with customizable settings,
support for multi-user profiles and guest
mode, and the option to move apps ont
SD cards.
Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZR users woul
need to at least keep 1.2GB storage free
to install the update. A backup of
handset data is recommended just in
case the update fails mid-way. For now,
the update is reportedly live in Bolivia,
Bangladesh, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
Since the Android 5.0 Lollipop has
reached two handsets in the Xperia Z
series, it is expected it will soon reach
Xperia ZL and Xperia Tablet Z as well.
Meanwhile, the Sony Xperia Z1 , Xperia Z
Compact and Xperia Z Ultra have also
received a firmware update that includes
several bug fixes along with some new
features. The update now would not
show "no service" even if the device has
network coverage. It will also unblock
devices with server policies (such as
Exchange Active Sync for e-mail) to let
users enable Lollipop-styled lock screen
notifications.
The update would ensure that the
handset LED light is lit across all the
sound modes. Easy moving of content
from phone storage to external storage
and improved messaging functionality in
Ultra Stamina Mode has also been made
The latest firmware also adds the "close
all-button" to close all the apps at once
from the activity menu. The update
should be available both OTA and via th
Sony PC companion.
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