topic Re: Marshmallow Release Showing in Sony Mobile website in Z Series

Marshmallow Release Showing in Sony Mobile website

kkinksa — Tue, 03 May 2016 05:18:18 GMT

This is really surprising, today i just checked in sonymobile website and i found that the lastest Android release mentioned there is

Android version: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)

Latest available software: 23.5.A.0.570

http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaz2/software/

So i check in my mobile for the availability of new software but unforutnately it was not available, and also i checked connecting my mobile through Xperia Companion and it says the same old message your mobiile is having the latest Android.

Attached is the screen shot.

Its unbeleivable from Sony that they are putting in website something that they have not released to all the regions Globally.

Re: Marshmallow Release Showing in Sony Mobile website

Qatrium — Tue, 03 May 2016 05:20:55 GMT

@kkinksa

Updates are released gradually and timing will differ between markets. Unless there is an official statement from Sony, the exact timing of update to your market will not be available here or anywhere else. Keep checking periodically on PC Companion.

Re: Marshmallow Release Showing in Sony Mobile website

kkinksa — Tue, 03 May 2016 05:24:40 GMT

Dear Brother

What you have to say in this case, where Sony has mentioned in thier website about the release. I have posted the link and photo for the same.

Re: Marshmallow Release Showing in Sony Mobile website

Qatrium — Tue, 03 May 2016 05:39:32 GMT

@kkinksa

This is how updates work, not only in Sony but also almost every other manufacturer (apart from Apple): Update gets released and announced on the website at the same day, so users are informed. Then it's gradually sent out to devices, to make it more clear for you, it's about a specific character of your mobile/tablet called "customization version". You can check this version by dialing the code *#*#7378423#*#* the tap on "Software info", if you want me to check if this specific customization version has the update released or not I can help you with that.

Re: Marshmallow Release Showing in Sony Mobile website

kkinksa — Tue, 03 May 2016 05:45:45 GMT

Dear Brother

Yes, please help.

Also i would like to know from you and your vast experience and expertise wether installing Marshmallow is safe on Z2 thinking from the compatibility point of view. As i have read in many forums and here as well that users are facing different type of difficulties. One of the user has just now posted in this forum that his MHL is not working after updating to Marshmallow.

Thanks.

Re: Marshmallow Release Showing in Sony Mobile website

Qatrium — Tue, 03 May 2016 05:49:41 GMT

@kkinksa

I don't own a Z2 at them moment, currently using Z5. I suggest that you take a tour around and see users feedback. Major updates will bring new and exciting features but can sometimes also bring some minor bugs and/or incompatibilities with apps not optimized to work with latest version of Android.

If you wanna try it, I suggest that you take a backup from your data on internal memory and then install a fresh copy from the latest software by performing a software repair using PC Companion. This will erase internal memory and provides a clean experience of the update, then you can install your favourite apps.

Re: Marshmallow Release Showing in Sony Mobile website

kkinksa — Tue, 03 May 2016 05:50:56 GMT

Dear Brother

Attached for your reference.

Thanks.

Re: Marshmallow Release Showing in Sony Mobile website

kkinksa — Tue, 03 May 2016 05:54:15 GMT

Dear Brother

Recently a few weeks ago I tried to repair using Xperia Companion and after download the update successfully and while pushing the update on to the mobile it failed in the middle and my mobile got Bricked. Then i had to download fresh version 1.30 GB file from Xperia firwmware application which was very hectic and time consuming.

Hence I am hesitant in doing the repair, and this happend with me not onlin Z2 but also with my Z1 while doing repair. I still not able to understand why this happened as this I never faced before.

Re: Marshmallow Release Showing in Sony Mobile website

Qatrium — Tue, 03 May 2016 05:56:52 GMT

@kkinksa

That's a phone with SA (Saudi Arabia) customization, and it appears on server list that marshmallow is not released for it yet (only 25% of active customizations are updated at the moment). So just keep checking on PC Companion periodically and hopefully you'll receive it in the upcoming days.

Revise this guide ( software repair using PC Companion ) to see if you did all the steps correctly.

Re: Marshmallow Release Showing in Sony Mobile website

kkinksa — Tue, 03 May 2016 06:03:45 GMT

Dear Brother

Thanks for your help and guidance.

Only one thing I would like to know, how is it possible to see in any website how many regions the update has reached as you have mentioned in your earlier post.

Re: Marshmallow Release Showing in Sony Mobile website

Qatrium — Tue, 03 May 2016 06:14:15 GMT

@kkinksa

You can see that on a program called XperiFirm (you may know it as you said you once downloaded a standalone firmware). Search for it on XDA forums and once you choose your device in it you'll get a full list of customizations.

Re: Marshmallow Release Showing in Sony Mobile website

kkinksa — Tue, 03 May 2016 06:18:56 GMT

Dear Brother

The above post mentioned by you, yes I am seeing in thier at regular intervals, and also at the same time checking in Xperia Companion.

I need an advise from you. My Z2 is two years old, and Alhumdulilah there is no problem at all as of today, is it really advisable to change from Z2 to any other sony new models. If I have to select between Z5 or Z5 premium (wihch one is better)

Re: Marshmallow Release Showing in Sony Mobile website

Qatrium — Tue, 03 May 2016 06:37:39 GMT

@kkinksa

It's all up to you, Z2 ia a great phone, but tech-wise the Z5 family are more advances. They have a better and faster processor and they are well known for their new camera technology (faster focus and image stabilization).

Take a look here:

Z5 Premium review

Z5 review

If you are into big phones then go for the premium, it's also a shiny metallic phone. If you want the same size as your Z2 then go for the normal Z5. Both share the same specs except for he screen size and resolution.

Re: Marshmallow Release Showing in Sony Mobile website

kkinksa — Tue, 03 May 2016 06:41:25 GMT

Dear Brother

I hope there are no heating issues with both the models. As far as my Z2 is concerned there is no heating at all, how much I use or download all day.

regading the dual sim in both the models, one slot is 4G and other 2G if i am not mistaken, actually this is a drawback for me, because if you want to use internet on both the sims (depending on type of packages one has) then it cannot be used. I wish the dual sim has slot 1 (4G) and slot 2 (3G)

Re: Marshmallow Release Showing in Sony Mobile website

Qatrium — Tue, 03 May 2016 06:46:46 GMT

@kkinksa

Dual SIM functionality is different than what you mentioned. I used a Z3 Dual, and the you can switch the primary SIM from inside software. If you want to use Internet on SIM 1, you'll go to Settings -> Dual SIM settings and set SIM 1 as primary. This will make SIM 1 function as both voice and Internet at 4G speed and SIM 2 as voice only at 2G speed.

At anytime you need to reverse that you just go back to settings and switch to SIM 2 as primary, which will enable Internet at 4G speed on it but allows only voice on SIM 1 on 2G speed.

The technically both SIM slots are capable of performing on 4G speed and using Internet, you just choose which one from Settings.

For heating issue: my Z5 only heats when recording 4K video, other than that it's normal or a bit warm.

Re: Marshmallow Release Showing in Sony Mobile website

kkinksa — Tue, 03 May 2016 06:49:44 GMT

Dear Brother

Thanks for all your help and guidance.

Really Appreciate... :smileyhappy::smileysmileythumbsup:

Re: Marshmallow Release Showing in Sony Mobile website

Qatrium — Tue, 03 May 2016 06:50:56 GMT

@kkinksa

Anytime