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Sony plans to deliver Android 4.3 upgrade to Xperia SP

So, Sony’s Jelly Bean 4.2 upgrade for Xperia Z and Xperia ZL is well underway* – next up, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z will start receiving 4.2 from early August.
Yesterday you probably saw Google announce the next version of Jelly Bean (Android 4.3) – we’re already getting stuck in and can confirm we’ll make 4.3 available for: Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia SP and Xperia Z Ultra…
We’re also looking at uplifting some of our other devices running 4.1 direct to 4.3 – we’ll share more info / deets / timings when we can, so be sure to follow @sonymobileNews for all the latest.
If you fancy learning a little bit more about the technical side of our software development, check out Developer World’s latest piece on how we’re improving and refining our efforts to bring users new Android versions.
On that note, thank you for all the feedback on our Jelly Bean 4.1 rollout for Xperia 2012 products – we’re aware the process hasn’t been as succinct or as timely as you might’ve expected. As part of Developer World’s piece, Fredrik Ekstrand, our Head of Software Product Management, elaborates on some of the reasons for this, but essentially – we’ve heard your frustrations and are constantly improving the way we do things.
If you have any questions, feel free to drop them below.
Ant.
Source: http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2013/07/25/on-android-jelly-bean-4-3/

sxrmafia said:
So, Sony’s Jelly Bean 4.2 upgrade for Xperia Z and Xperia ZL is well underway* – next up, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z will start receiving 4.2 from early August.
Yesterday you probably saw Google announce the next version of Jelly Bean (Android 4.3) – we’re already getting stuck in and can confirm we’ll make 4.3 available for: Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia SP and Xperia Z Ultra…
We’re also looking at uplifting some of our other devices running 4.1 direct to 4.3 – we’ll share more info / deets / timings when we can, so be sure to follow @sonymobileNews for all the latest.
If you fancy learning a little bit more about the technical side of our software development, check out Developer World’s latest piece on how we’re improving and refining our efforts to bring users new Android versions.
On that note, thank you for all the feedback on our Jelly Bean 4.1 rollout for Xperia 2012 products – we’re aware the process hasn’t been as succinct or as timely as you might’ve expected. As part of Developer World’s piece, Fredrik Ekstrand, our Head of Software Product Management, elaborates on some of the reasons for this, but essentially – we’ve heard your frustrations and are constantly improving the way we do things.
If you have any questions, feel free to drop them below.
Ant.
Source: http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2013/07/25/on-android-jelly-bean-4-3/
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M sure even when 4.3 is released...SP will get its update only by the end of the year....

puneethv said:
M sure even when 4.3 is released...SP will get its update only by the end of the year....
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We'll be lucky if it come before Christmas...

XRoCk3t12 said:
We'll be lucky if it come before Christmas...
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puneethv said:
M sure even when 4.3 is released...SP will get its update only by the end of the year....
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Wow! The Sony slagging has started already. Unbelievable.
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technaudio said:
Wow! The Sony slagging has started already. Unbelievable.
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Don't get me wrong, I would love to be wrong They are currently doing big efforts to be efficient and that why I bought a sony device in the first place.
They are the first to reply at the google announce so I hope for the best.

I would like to suggest the DEV Team to pay special attention to the Camera and Audio quality on the latest Xperia 2013 line , Using the the exmor sensor and as it was hyped the quality is just horrible and unacceptable from a sony device.

Just release the AOSP for this! Then the "XDA Dev Team" *lol* can take over..
It owuld be much easier for them.

check out Developer World’s latest piece on how we’re improving and refining our efforts to bring users new Android versions
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Seriously?
Android 4.2 was announced 8 month ago, and you will not give it to our Xperia SP, we must wait again some month (6? ). And they said, without no shame, "Check out on how we're improving our efforts"!
I think, they actually laughing about us!

technaudio said:
Wow! The Sony slagging has started already. Unbelievable.
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Bro wld loved to b proved wrong...but going by Sony's past history just taking a gig...even with the latest version India was the last to get the latest official update from .211 to .257

Better late than never!

Slainou said:
Seriously?
Android 4.2 was announced 8 month ago, and you will not give it to our Xperia SP, we must wait again some month (6? ). And they said, without no shame, "Check out on how we're improving our efforts"!
I think, they actually laughing about us!
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So, some other manufacturer like Samsung also skip the Android 4.2 to 4.3 in their last year flapship phone but u not complaint them also?

sss2sssss said:
So, some other manufacturer like Samsung also skip the Android 4.2 to 4.3 in their last year flapship phone but u not complaint them also?
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The S Advance had a huge jump, from GB to JB.
"你看到了没? 爱让我流胆怯的泪..."
"Have you seen it? Love has made me cry cowardly tears..."

CallMeVentus said:
The S Advance had a huge jump, from GB to JB.
"你看到了没? 爱让我流胆怯的泪..."
"Have you seen it? Love has made me cry cowardly tears..."
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That's true. But I still stand by my choice of getting AOSP for the phone first.

sarkar1990 said:
That's true. But I still stand by my choice of getting AOSP for the phone first.
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Sure thing.

CallMeVentus said:
The S Advance had a huge jump, from GB to JB.
"你看到了没? 爱让我流胆怯的泪..."
"Have you seen it? Love has made me cry cowardly tears..."
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I also got s Advance last time(for a week ) ,but JB stock Rom is too horrible so after use one week directly sell it
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sss2sssss said:
I also got s Advance last time(for a week ) ,but JB stock Rom is too horrible so after use one week directly sell it
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It's only laggy if you don't know what to do

CallMeVentus said:
It's only laggy if you don't know what to do
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Errr ,the S advance not consider laggy ....=.=
What I see from the ROM ,they put the default min and max frequency is always 1000MHz
And the RAM management is unoptimize , the apps always in buzy usage and phone just hang at there ,need to wait it respond back
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A few hours ago the 4.2.2 update for the ZR started to roll. I hope we see it in our C530X in a few days or weeks

cachanilla86 said:
A few hours ago the 4.2.2 update for the ZR started to roll. I hope we see it in our C530X in a few days or weeks
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I dont think so. Because Sony already gave a statement that it will skip 4.2 for Xperia SP und move directly to 4.3
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solid0snake said:
I dont think so. Because Sony already gave a statement that it will skip 4.2 for Xperia SP und move directly to 4.3
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No they didn't. Where the f did you even read that? They both implied that the SP update won't come early august and that they won't be skipping 4.2. That or they don't know how to write news releases.
Straight from sonys website:
So, Sony’s Jelly Bean 4.2 upgrade for Xperia Z and Xperia ZL is well underway* – next up, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z will start receiving 4.2 from early August.
Yesterday you probably saw Google announce the next version of Jelly Bean (Android 4.3) – we’re already getting stuck in and can confirm we’ll make 4.3 available for: Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia SP and Xperia Z Ultra…
We’re also looking at uplifting some of our other devices running 4.1 direct to 4.3 – we’ll share more info / deets / timings when we can, so be sure to follow @SonyMobileNews for all the latest.
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Lollipop Android 5.0!

Wonder if android 5.0 will hit on our phones in the next few mths. That happened on z1 for kitkat.
Can't wait to see what material design Sony can come out with!

Probarly yes !

With KitKat last year it took Sony about a week to announce some of the phones what they would be upgrading to KitKat. After that it took about 4 months for them to release the update to about half of the Z family and then about another 2 months to release the update to the other half.
If we are lucky this time then we could expect the update to hit in about 4 months (as Sony could update the Z3, Z3 dual, Z3 compact, Z3 tablet compact, Z2 and Z2 tablet). However I do expect us to get the update in about 6 months.

They stated their aim a while back , I'll try and dig a link up later, to have it by the end of Q1 2015.

Probably they might need more time to re design everything to fit the material design.. Q1 2015 looks promising. Let see if they would make any announcement. :laugh: excited.

I just want Android L with Sony 4k camera and their noise reduction. That's it. Everything else should stay vanilla android L.

Till Sony officially releases I'll be using cm12 fosho, can't wait to try it out.

Lol cm12
Android Lolipop will no doubt be slighly aospish unless sony continue to get negative feedback about their new UI

IMO, (and before android L) our Z2 should now be running official 4.4.4 like other much older Z devices.
I only have my Z2 for like a week now, but i was chocked to see my syster old xperia ultra on official 4.4.4
Elie.

There is hope
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/10/16/were-bringing-android-5-0-lollipop-to-the-entire-xperia-z-series/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=were-bringing-android-5-0-lollipop-to-the-entire-xperia-z-series

That's very good news!

"We’ll start the upgrade at beginning of 2015 for the core Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 series – continuing thereafter for all remaining devices above."
Sounds good!

We’re bringing Android 5.0; Lollipop to the entire Xperia Z Series Early 2015

You’ve probably seen Google unveil Android version 5.0; Lollipop…
Since the initial reveal of the Android “L” Developer Preview, we’ve seen lots of questions on our upgrade roadmap about our plans – so, here goes…
We’ll be making Sony Mobile’s Android “L” upgrade available for the entire premium Z series*: including Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1S, Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1 Compact, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3v, Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. Sony Z Ultra Google Play edition devices will be first up – we’ll be back with more details on that soon.
We’ll start the upgrade at beginning of 2015 for the core Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 series – continuing thereafter for all remaining devices above.
We’ve been working hard to bring this major update to as many of our Z Series devices as we can, as quickly as we can. We’re really excited about the new Sony features & functionality and the improvements we’ve made to the user experience – and we’ll be sharing more soon… so stay tuned to the blog and @SonyMobileNews for all the latest and greatest.
*Software rollouts are a phased process – timings & availability will vary by market/operator. Most models supported but some operator/market exceptions will apply
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http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/10...id-5-0-lollipop-to-the-entire-xperia-z-series

King p1n said:
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/10...id-5-0-lollipop-to-the-entire-xperia-z-series
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This is pretty good news!

Lollipop, Lollipop, oh lolli lolli lolli!
<3 that would the fastest i ever got an upgrade on android

Can't wait! Really curious about the ability to work with raw photos! The sensor in Z3 should be able to produce some stunning photos if treated right!

Really hoping they don't mess up lollipop to much.

Honestly, looking at how KitKat evolved (4.4, 4.4.1, 4.4.2, 4.4.3 then finally 4.4.4) I'd rather wait for some more time for Andoid 5 to stabilise instead of Sony (having to) deliver an instable system. I'm happy about how my Z3C works (for) now and don't want it go bad just because there's something new. It has to be better!

We're getting Lollipop 5.0

According to a blog post on the Sony site this morning, Sony plans to bring Android 5.0 to the entire premium Xperia Z line. That include:
Xperia Z
Xperia ZL
Xperia ZR
Xperia Tablet Z
Xperia Z1
Xperia Z1s (T-Mobile)
Xperia Z Ultra
Xperia Z1 Compact
Xperia Z2
Xperia Z2 Tablet
Xperia Z3
Xperia Z3v
Xperia Z3 Compact
Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
The Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition will the first device to see the update. From there they will work toward the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 series beginning in 2015.
Timing and availability of those updates will be announced by Sony as they become available and will trickle through specific regions and carriers too.

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AsgardCurse said:
According to a blog post on the Sony site this morning, Sony plans to bring Android 5.0 to the entire premium Xperia Z line. That include:
Xperia Z
Xperia ZL
Xperia ZR
Xperia Tablet Z
Xperia Z1
Xperia Z1s (T-Mobile)
Xperia Z Ultra
Xperia Z1 Compact
Xperia Z2
Xperia Z2 Tablet
Xperia Z3
Xperia Z3v
Xperia Z3 Compact
Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
The Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition will the first device to see the update. From there they will work toward the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 series beginning in 2015.
Timing and availability of those updates will be announced by Sony as they become available and will trickle through specific regions and carriers too.
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Really excited to try lollipop, but waiting for sony to release is pain in the .. Moreover my friend has nexus 7, so he is playing with it for quite while

fipsix said:
Really excited to try lollipop, but waiting for sony to release it is pain in the .. Moreover my friend has nexus 7, so he is playing with it for quite while
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You're gonna be waiting a while

I have Lollipop on my Nexus 5 and my Nexus 7(2013), To be honest. I liked the look and feel of KitKat better.
This material design or whatever they call it feels just like they wanna look like windoz8.

AsgardCurse said:
I have Lollipop on my Nexus 5 and my Nexus 7(2013), To be honest. I liked the look and feel of KitKat better.
This material design or whatever they call it feels just like they wanna look like windoz8.
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actually i agree with you. "Played" a bit with Lollypop in Nexus 6 and 9 devices. Yes, it's nice, but i didn't feel that it's revolution as was advertised. There are new features of course, but seems that majority of them are interface design (material) changes.
So in general it seems an evolution to KitKat, like iOS 8 to iOS 7. But KitKat with xposed framework and a few other mods&tweaks, i reckon it can be as functional as Lollipop.
So no extra passion to get lollipop to tabz as soon as possible.

/the sound of tumbleweed

AsgardCurse said:
I have Lollipop on my Nexus 5 and my Nexus 7(2013), To be honest. I liked the look and feel of KitKat better.
This material design or whatever they call it feels just like they wanna look like windoz8.
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I agree as well, it seems Sony has decided to customise AOSP very minimally, so don't expect many differences between the Nexus 7 and the sony software

dmooney7291 said:
I agree as well, it seems Sony has decided to customise AOSP very minimally, so don't expect many differences between the Nexus 7 and the sony software
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Do you realize you ressurected many different several month old threads?

Xperia Tablet Z forum is almost dead... nobody is craving for lollipop
So, WHERE IS OUR LOLLIPOP?????

Do you guys know if we can install the ota lollipop update if we have root? Or do we have to flash the full rom using emma?

SickBeast said:
Do you guys know if we can install the ota lollipop update if we have root? Or do we have to flash the full rom using emma?
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Just wait for a Pre Rooted ROM

I guess we have to wait and see.
However, seeing that the OTA fails on rooted Nexus devices since 5.0.1 , I highly doubt you can OTA update other rooted devices above 5.0.1 either. So it'll probably be the good'ol "unroot, update, re-root"
But hey. I might be wrong.

As far as I can remember, there was no OTA for any of the previous versions for the Tablet Z. You have to update via their PC software, so it just sort of "dirty flashes" the system on top, overwriting your kernel and removing root that way.

So far I can see that Z3, Z3 compact, Z2, Z1 and Z1 compact got the update, so we're next

giosal said:
So far I can see that Z3, Z3 compact, Z2, Z1 and Z1 compact got the update, so we're next
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T2 Ultra and C3 too!
Some people are complaining about laggy performance on Z2 tablet... so I don't expect anything better on our older tablet Z.. sadly..

https://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=23095
5.0 is certified so we will get it soon

Where is ours tablet Z new update!! Sony we waiting.. !!!

Once certified, usually it takes 10-14 days ?

Dzhedaj said:
As far as I can remember, there was no OTA for any of the previous versions for the Tablet Z. You have to update via their PC software, so it just sort of "dirty flashes" the system on top, overwriting your kernel and removing root that way.
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All my updates were done ota, and I retained root throughout.

Android 5.1.1 coming to the Z1 from JULY onwards

Rejoice! Your more than 18 months old, Z1 is getting upgraded to 5.1.1!
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2015/06...-5-1-coming-for-xperia-m2-and-xperia-m2-aqua/
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You might’ve seen*our Android 5.0, Lollipop upgrade*start forXperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z*– it just keeps on rolling out as we speak to more and more markets worldwide*.
And now that Android 5.0, Lollipop upgrades are rolling across regions for all our Xperia Z, Z1, Z2 and Z3 products, what’s next?
Well, we’re excited to confirm that we’ll be upgrading*those products*, as well as Xperia T2 Ultra* and Xperia C3* to Android 5.1, starting from July.
We’ve also seen a fevered raft of feedback and requests for us to extend our Android Lollipop rollout to other products in the portfolio – so, we’re happy to announce that we’ll be bumping Xperia M2 and Xperia M2 Aqua directly to Android 5.1. The upgrade will start a little after we’ve made the update available for the Xperia Z Series, but stay tuned as we’ll share more on timings soon.
Be sure to follow the blog and @SonyMobileNews for all the latest as our rollout continues.
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Seeing the Z getting it too, hope rises that the Z1 also get M!