Sony details the Android 4.3 process; promises faster upgrade times
If you cast your mind back to December 2011, the guys at Sony Mobile Developer World did a very thorough job of explaining the upgrade process to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The piece highlighted...
View ArticleXperia Z and Xperia ZL get new firmware (10.3.1.A.0.244)
A new Android 4.2.2 firmware version with build number 10.3.1.A.0.244 is currently rolling out to Sony Xperia Z (C660X) and Xperia ZL (C650X) owners. The firmware is not listed on the PTCRB website,...
View ArticleXperia ZR Android 4.2.2 update rolling out
Sony Mobile had stated that the Xperia ZR (C550X) Android 4.2.2 firmware update will roll out in early August, but it appears that some users already have it. Firmware version 10.3.1.A.0.244 is the...
View ArticleNew Xperia S update coming in the form of 6.2.B.1.XX
Back in June, we reported of a new Sony Xperia S (LT26i) firmware update that was rumoured to arrive in early July. Well obviously that did not come to pass, but apparently a new update is still on the...
View ArticleXperia Z Ultra gets its first firmware update [14.1.B.0.471]
The HSPA+ version of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra (C6802) has just been released across a number of regions in Asia and Sony has already pushed the handsets very first firmware update. It appears to be a...
View ArticleXperia Tablet Z Android 4.2.2 update now rolling out [Update]
Following on from the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean release of the Sony Xperia ZR, it appears that the update is now rolling out for Xperia Tablet Z (SGP321) users i.e. owners of the LTE version of the...
View ArticleXperia E new firmware rolling out [11.3.A.2.13]
Sony Mobile has recently pushed out a new firmware update in the form of build number 11.3.A.2.13 for the Xperia E (C150X). This firmware version is still Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean and uses the 3.4...
View ArticleNew firmware for Xperia L (15.0.A.2.17) introduces Small Apps
Sony Mobile is rolling out a new firmware update for the Xperia L (C210X) in the form of build version 15.0.A.2.17. One of the notable features it introduces to the handset is Small Apps, which thus...
View ArticleXperia Z Ultra firmware certified (14.1.B.1.493), will it bring X-Reality for...
A new firmware build has been certified by the PTCRB website for the Sony Xperia Z Ultra. Firmware version 14.1.B.1.493 will follow on from the current build (14.1.B.0.471) that recently rolled out to...
View ArticleXperia S/SL firmware 6.2.B.1.96 screenshot leaks; said to bring 1080p video fix
Earlier this month, we reported on a new firmware update planned for the Sony Xperia S (LT26i) and Xperia SL (LT26ii). Sony officially confirmed the update will take the form of 6.2.B.1.XX, but didn’t...
View ArticleNew Xperia SP update (12.0.A.2.245) intros expanded notification panel and...
A new firmware update has hit the Sony Xperia SP (C530X) in the form of build version 12.0.A.2.245. The update is rolling out to HSPA+ (C5302) and LTE (C5303) handsets. The notable changes this update...
View ArticleXperia S/SL firmware build 6.2.B.1.96 gets certified [Update]
Sony Mobile has today certified firmware version 6.2.B.1.96 for the Xperia S (LT26i) and Xperia SL (LT26ii). This is the same build number, from which a screenshot recently leaked. The fact that it has...
View ArticleSony confirms new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean build for Xperia S/SL and acro S to...
Sony Mobile has just confirmed what we already knew, a new Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware build is heading to Xperia S (LT26i), Xperia SL (LT26ii) and Xperia acro S (LT26w) owners. The Xperia ion is...
View ArticleNew Xperia SP firmware certified (12.0.A.2.250); root now available for...
Sony Mobile has certified an even newer firmware version for the Xperia SP, just as we saw build 12.0.A.2.245 start to roll out yesterday. The new firmware version number 12.0.A.2.250 was certified by...
View ArticleNew firmware certified for Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+ (14.1.B.0.475), LTE version...
The HSPA+ SKU (C6802) of the Xperia Z Ultra has seen a new firmware version certified in the form of build number 14.1.B.0.475. This looks to be a minor update over the previous firmware version...
View ArticleMinor Xperia J update certified (11.2.A.0.33)
Just a quick heads-up to let Sony Xperia J (ST26i/ST26a) owners know that a new firmware version has been certified by the PTCRB. Firmware build number 11.2.A.0.33 appears to be a very minor update...
View ArticleCyanogenMod 10.2 Nightlies (Android 4.3) available for Sony Xperia Z/ZL and...
CyanogenMod has announced that it has started to make CM10.2 nightlies available for a number of selected handsets. CM10.2 is based on Android 4.3, so it gives users the first chance to see what...
View ArticleSony Honami’s first firmware gets certified with build 14.1.G.1.493
The Sony Honami is not even due to be announced until 4 September 2013 at IFA in Berlin, however the first firmware for the device has already been certified by the PTCRB. Firmware build 14.1.G.1.493...
View ArticleXperia Z Ultra HSPA+ gets new update (14.1.B.0.475)
The HSPA+ version of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra (C6802) is now receiving a new firmware update in the form of build number 14.1.B.0.475. We reported on this build being certified by the PTCRB just...
View ArticleSony Xperia Tablet S getting new Android 4.1.1 (Release2) update
Sony is currently rolling out a new update for the Xperia Tablet S. The Android 4.1.1 (Release2) update mainly resolves an issue where the clock is unable to sync correctly. Other changes includes...
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