As expected, the Sony Xperia XZ Premiums final software is going to be Andorid 9 Pie. This is due to Sonys 2 year Major software update policy.
Sony released a list of devices which will receive Android Pie.
The Xperia XZs (announced along with the XZ Premium) , will not receive the Andorid 9 Pie update, despite the fact that it hasn't reached its 2 wear software period.
Why is that? Due to hardware. It has the SD820,which is also present on the XZ and XP.
Here is my theory, Andorid 9 won't be the XZ Premiums final update. The final version is going to be Android 10.
Why is that? The XZ Premium has identical hardware and software with the XZ1 Series. Also, the XZ1 Series are bound to receive Android 10 due to the 2 year policy.
BUT. Sony didn't apply this policy to the XZs. So it can sometimes break it.
The XZs didn't receive Android Pie to the SD820 thanks to the commonality with the XZ and XP. If Sony updated the XZs, the would be forced to update the XZ and XP.
The XZ Premium will receive Android 10 thanks to the SD835 and the commonality with the XZ1.
What are your thoughts?
The word "Premium" always mean special treat or something more then regular.
While XZ1 and XZ1 compact has treble support...XZP has none. Sorry to be pessimistic but I don't think XZP will receive Android 10...Although I really hope it does receive.
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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!
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 bringing Android 5.0; Lollipop to the entire Xperia Z Series " SAID SONY today !!!
"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"
i love you Sony ! they really supported this device fair enough ) #respect for them
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/10/16/were-bringing-android-5-0-lollipop-to-the-entire-xperia-z-series/
Didn't expected android L on our Z, good job Sony
Sony the best
Amazing work Sony!!! You're rock!
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
Thank you SONY ?
zviki said:
Yep. -MOD EDIT-
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I was as well With that done by them my next device will be Sony for sure
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Any news about galaxy s4 Android Lollipop?
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
All hail Sony!
Awesome that we are still getting the update. :good:
The Z is one of the best supported devices by Sony. I was happy with this unbelievable phone for 18 month and just bought an Z3 as a support for Sony great work. Keep it up
If I'm happy? yes.
But too bad we gonna get it about a year after the official release, just like every Android update =\
Wow that is awesome sony is the best:good:
woohoo! thank you sony!
UnbredHalflingers said:
If I'm happy? yes.
But too bad we gonna get it about a year after the official release, just like every Android update =\
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Come on now, let's not be silly. :silly:
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/06/19/whoa-android-4-4-4-factory-images-posted-as-build-kut84p/
4.4.4 released the 19th of June. We got it the beginning of September, well ahead of many other OEM's devices. Less than 3 months to bring up, produce, test, certify and release. Great going by Sony.
They could promise to support this device for the next 5 years and some people would still be negative.
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I'm actually shocked. Didn't expect another update whatsoever. Not that I'll probably make use of it due to my new upgrade in the new year but I'm happy that this phone is not being dropped
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Come on now, let's not be silly. :silly:
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/06/19/whoa-android-4-4-4-factory-images-posted-as-build-kut84p/
4.4.4 released the 19th of June. We got it the beginning of September, well ahead of many other OEM's devices. Less than 3 months to bring up, produce, test, certify and release. Great going by Sony.
They could promise to support this device for the next 5 years and some people would still be negative.
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Agree with you. You deserve one Thanks..
yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Just SONY
When can we expect the update for Xperia Z?
CyrilThomas92 said:
When can we expect the update for Xperia Z?
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Is it so hard for you to read the first post entirely?
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.[/QUOTE said:
Beginning could be the first 3 months of next year and then you have to wait 2 or 3 months more , just like with 4.4.4.
So probably in half a year you will have Lollipop 5..0.
Anytime sooner will be better, leys just be happy we got 4.4.4 at all and that now the 5.0 is comming.
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Maybe like KitKat. We receive 4.4 on May
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How about UI?
Its really a great news indeed. Thankful to Sony for their continuous support to Z especially.
Google's Android 5.0 Lollipop is completely a new UI, well known as Material design. Sony and other OEMs will build their own Stock ROM and interface. Now my question is, which may be too early to ask but yet a thought came in.. Will they retain L's material design? or they going to continue with their UI.
Well time can answer, will wait and see!
Do you guys think that the xperia x compact will get the update to Android P?
No. Z5 compact didn't get oreo, so X compact will not get P. Maybe we will get 8.1.
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Do you guys think that the xperia x compact will get the update to Android P?
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Probaly yes. Sony’s official Android upgrade policy, it that premium devices are supported for two years after the device has launched. X compact will complete two years in the end of this year, so probaly yes!
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Probaly yes. Sony’s official Android upgrade policy, it that premium devices are supported for two years after the device has launched. X compact will complete two years in the end of this year, so probaly yes!
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And how can you explain that Z5C, released in late Sept. 2015, didn't get oreo, released in Aug. 2017? Support means security updates and not new Android versions.
Kong2000 said:
No. Z5 compact didn't get oreo, so X compact will not get P. Maybe we will get 8.1.
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Maybe germans will get x compact oreo update? Its a farce. I think P update only for XZ...
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Maybe germans will get x compact oreo update? Its a farce. I think P update only for XZ...
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I don't understand. X compact already has oreo 8.0. Maybe it will get 8.1., but not P (9.x).
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And how can you explain that Z5C, released in late Sept. 2015, didn't get oreo, released in Aug. 2017? Support means security updates and not new Android versions.
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Well, first of all, Sony did not have a clear policy of commitment to update the software for a certain period, and decided to adopt two years, endorsing the line of updates made by Google.
In addition, Sandar Pichai, CEO's Google, during Pixel 2's presentation on October 4 last year, has ensured that it will take the necessary steps for manufacturers to make updates for the same period, encouraging frequent updates to the Android system, which is largely not the case yet.
About Z5 and the Z5 compact, I can not say specifically. For example, the Z3 compact did not receive the Android Nougat because of a technical issue related to some unforeseen limitations of the platform that did not allow updating. These include the need for updated devices to have graphics that support Vulkan and OpenGL ES 3.1. Thus, devices running Adreno 3XX graphics - present on Snapdragon 800 and Snapdragon 801 - can not be upgraded, since processors only support OpenGL ES 3.0. As I said earlier, Google has committed to ensure that these contingencies will be reduced within two years period. Thus, it is likely, however, not certain that Sony will be authorized to upgrade its devices to Android P, and following the internal policy of the company to carry out the updates.
So, let's hope
OK, you are obviously better informed than me. So let's see...
also it's worth mentioning that Sony was not very kind to z5 series in terms of upgrading and X series were much better, however let's not forget that X compact has the same processor as the X so it's either they update both these phones to P or they update neither of them because X was released 6 months before Xc (if Im not mistaken) so the support would be over soon if not already...
They did update the Xperia Z to lollipop 5.1, almost 2 and a half years after it was launched, so maybe the X will get Android P as well; then again, 5.1 wasn't a huge update from 5.0, so, the probability is quite low that either the X Compact or the X will get the update.
Let's hope there won't be a performance dip if we do get the update tho.
I don't think so.
I can't be sure, it's more a sensation.
Maybe we'll get 8.1.
Or worse, left to "patched" 8.0.
Flagship models such as the Xperia XZ2, XZ2 Premium, XZ2 Compact, Xperia XZ Premium, XZ1 and XZ1 Compact will be among the first to get their hands on the new Android revision (Pie) by November 2018.
Non premium devices such as the XA2, XA2 Ultra and XA2 Plus will receive the update early 2019.
source: https://blogs.sonymobile.com/2018/08/16/can-update-xperia-android-pie/
See, thats why Iike Sony. Quick with updates, no ****ty bloat