topic Re: Xperia Z2 Android version update in Z Series

Xperia Z2 Android version update

jllbvs — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:03:17 GMT

Hi everybody, I am in France, and I recently bought two Xperia Z2 devices : smartphone and tablet.

Both are rather fine (if I except poor battery performance and SD Card access problems).

I use to always have the latest OS version installed.

On the Sony "Xperia Z2 software updates" page, I read :

Android version: Google Android 4.4 (Kitkat)

Latest available software: 17.1.2.A.0.314

Release started: 2014-07-18 .

On my smartphone :

Settings > About phone > Build number / version,

Model : D6503

Android version : 4.4.2

Build # : 17.1.1.A.0.402

The Sony website version is undoubtedly more recent, but I have a message on my phone saying that the latest version is installed.

Is it correct, (maybe because I am in France) or do I have to update it with PC Companion ?

I really would like to correct the two recurrent problems of my 4.4.2 version : battery performance and moving applications from internal memory to SD card.(But which Kit Kat version will correct that ?)

Regards,

Jean-Louis

Re: Xperia Z2 Android version update

Thommo — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:05:20 GMT

You can manually flash another countries firmware however to answer your question - Before generic hansets get the update the networks have to all authorise the update, I'm not saying they have to release the update but they do have to authorise it - Then Sony will be authorised to release it to generic devices

Re: Xperia Z2 Android version update

Bearings — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:58:18 GMT

You should try PC Companion first.

Re: Xperia Z2 Android version update

BeadyEye — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 13:54:59 GMT

Yes. Try pc companion first. Some updates are not ota and you must connect to pc companion in order to download the update.

Re: Xperia Z2 Android version update

jllbvs — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 08:37:38 GMT

This morning, I received a notification about an Android version update.

I downloaded and installed it, and now, my version is 17.1.2.A.0.314, the same as on Sony web page.

As I am a new Sony owner / user, I am glad to note that Sony really updates its OS.

On my precedent phone (not Sony), and during the 3 1/2 years I used it, the Android version was never updated.

Many thanks for your help.

Regards,

Jean-Louis

Re: Xperia Z2 Android version update

mavpediatra — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 19:53:39 GMT

Hi everybody , a week ago I purchased my new tablet Xperia Z2, with the information that came with the upgrade of the Z2 range sony, the sony page Web so indicates, according to the region that is available since July 31 ?? but we are in October. The product is really good. But there is Kitkat since December 2013 Nexus 5. Sony ones KITKAT want, then we will want Android L VERY FAST .....

Re: Xperia Z2 Android version update

19667 — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 07:15:52 GMT

yes but u have to wait because android L also not relesed officialy it will be held on 14 of 15 of oct then i think we can get it near future some times it will me next march.we also want that update fast but think a bit sony company is the best i think because they create good quality firmwares.i think thats why it become late so you have another hope. i also have i have xperia z2 mobile.last 6th oct PTCRB ceritfied new firmware version no 23.0.1.A.0.167 and its they said thats 4.4.4 kitkat..that seems like xperia z3 serise we are waiting for that update maybe it will be roll out next week or before end of this month..so happy about that ok

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