Tag Archives: Android 5.1 Lollipop

Xperia Z3 23.2.A.0.278 Android 5.1 Lollipop firmware certified

Surprisingly a new 23.2.A.0.278 firmware has been certified for Xperia Z3 & Xperia Z3 Compact, which possibly looks Android 5.1 Lollipop update over current Android 5.0.2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware build for Xperia “Z3” series. 23.2.A.0.278 firmware has been certified only for Xperia Z3 D6653 and Xperia Z3 Compact D5833 only for the time being.

Sony has already rolled Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on whole Xperia “Z3” series in Nordics and Baltic regions whereas now it is being rolled globally region by region for both Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3 series.

Xperia Z3 Android 5.1 Lollipop

Check out the 23.2.A.0.278 firmware certification for Xperia Z3 D6653 on PTCRB.

[ UPDATE ] 23.2.A.0.278 firmware is Android 5.0.2 confirmed, it is not Android 5.1 and Xperia Z3 Android 5.0.2 23.2.A.0.278 firmware rolling now whereas 23.1.A.0.726, 23.2.A.0.278 firmwares are rolling on Xperia Z3 Compact.

Xperia Z3 Compact Android 5.1 Lollipop

Check out the 23.2.A.0.278 firmware certification for Xperia Z3 Compact D5833 on PTCRB.

23.2.A.0.278 firmware Xperia Z3 Compact Android 5.1 Lollipop

We will keep you updated once Sony starts rolling Android 5.1 Lollipop 23.2.A.0.278 firmware update for Xperia “Z3” series.

Thanks for the tip, XperiaViet!

AOSP Android 5.1 Lollipop binaries released by Sony

Android 5.1 has finally marked its appearance a few days back and it is live on Nexus devices now. Sony is yet to roll Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on its Xperia “Z” series handsets and meanwhile they have released AOSP Android 5.1 Lollipop binaries under their AOSP for Xperia project.

Sony has released Android 5.1 Lollipop binaries for following Xperia smartphones viz. Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact, Z3 Tablet Compact, Xperia Z2, Z2 Tablet, Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact, Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia E3, Xperia M2, Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia T3.

Android 5.1 Lollipop binaries for Xperia

Sony has released binaries for some non Xperia “Z” series handsets also, in no way it confirms or negates the possibility of Lollipop update on those handsets.

If you are a developer and want to create custom ROMs based on Android 5.1 Lollipop, you can download the binaries from below link.

Gizmo-Bolt-Download-

Google has brought some new features support for multiple SIM cards, Device Protection and high definition (HD) voice on compatible phones on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

Google has brought a new feature called “Device Protection” which protects your device in case it is stolen and will remain locked until the real user sign in with Google account and it will work even if the device is reset to factory settings.

If you are looking for how Sony’s Android Lollipop UI looks, check out this detailed Xperia Lollipop UI vs KitKat UI comparison.

We will keep you updated once Sony rolls Android Lollipop update.

Source – Sony Developer

Android 5.1 Lollipop Video Review – What’s new ?

Google has officially announced Android 5.1 Lollipop update and now it is getting rolled on Nexus devices (factory images available already). Google has brought some new features support for multiple SIM cards, Device Protection and high definition (HD) voice on compatible phones.

Sony hasn’t rolled Android 5.0 Lollipop update yet so the question of rolling Android 5.1 is very far from the sight for the time being, though Sony made a statement on Twitter that they are in final stage of testing Lollipop update.

[ Review ] Android 5.1 Lollipop

Check out the detailed Android 5.1 Lollipop Review below.



Google has brought a new feature called “Device Protection” which protects your device in case it is stolen and will remain locked until the real user sign in with Google account and it will work even if the device is reset to factory settings.

Sony will soon roll Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on entire Xperia “Z” series handsets whereas for the time being Sony has not mentioned any other handset getting Lollipop update. If you waiting what Sony’s Lollipop UI looks like, check out this full Sony Lollipop UI vs KitKat UI comparison.

Which Xperia phones getting Android 5.0 Lollipop update ?

Sony OFFICIALLY updating Android 5.0 Lollipop on entire Xperia “Z” series from early 2015

Sony is officially “finalising testing” Android Lollipop update – Focusing on rolling out soon for entire Xperia “Z” series

Sony officially puts Android 5.0 Lollipop update as next version for Xperia “Z” series

“NO” Android Lollipop Update for non-Xperia “Z” series users – Sony says in tweet

We will keep you updated once Sony rolls Lollipop update.

Source – Qbking77 (Tim Schofield)

Which Xperia phones getting Android 5.1 Lollipop update ?

Google has officially announced Android 5.1 Lollipop update today, rolling it to Nexus series of devices which brings  stability and performance enhancement, along with various features like support for multiple SIM cards, Device Protection and high definition (HD) voice on compatible phones.

Google has brought a new feature called “Device Protection” which protects your device in case it is stolen and will remain locked until the real user sign in with Google account and it will work even if the device is reset to factory settings.

Android 5.1 Lollipop update

Google has also brought HD voice support for compatible phones which Sony has already given to some Xperia “Z” series handsets in past.

From quick settings options now users will be able to join Wi-Fi networks. It is very clear that most of the Nexus devices will get Android 5.1 Lollipop update, some from today only.

Xperia phones getting Android 5.1 Lollipop update

Now comes the most important question, Which Xperia devices will be getting Android 5.1 Lollipop update ? Well Sony has not rolled Android 5.0 Lollipop update yet on its mentioned devices so Android 5.1 is very far from the scene right now!!!

Earlier Sony promised to roll Android 5.0 Lollipop update to Xperia “Z” series handsets in February but then they officially mentioned that they will roll update very soon somewhere in March and it will be Android 5.0.2 directly. Android 5.0.2 was also seen running on Xperia M4 Aqua and Xperia Z4 Tablet at MWC 2015.

It is being speculated that Sony may not release Android Lollipop update to non Xperia “Z” series handsets, as seen from a series of tweets made by Sony Xperia Twitter handler but an official wording on same is yet to come.

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update is so far confirmed for the following devices viz. Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1 (Z1s), Xperia Z1 Compact, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z3(Z3 Dual), Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, Xperia Z2 Tablet, Xperia Tablet Z and they are also expected to get Android 5.1 Lollipop Update as well.

Xperia C3, Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia T3, Xperia M2 Aqua, Xperia E3, E1 expected to get any Lollipop Update is not sure for the time being. Sony has already ended Android update support for Xperia SP, Xperia T, Xperia TX, Xperia V, Xperia S/SL, Xperia C, Xperia M, Xperia L so they will not be getting any more Android updates in future officially.

Check out some of the following ongoing trending topics on Xperia Lollipop update below as per the dated timeline.

Which Xperia phones getting Android 5.0 Lollipop update ?

Sony OFFICIALLY updating Android 5.0 Lollipop on entire Xperia “Z” series from early 2015

Sony is officially “finalising testing” Android Lollipop update – Focusing on rolling out soon for entire Xperia “Z” series

Sony officially puts Android 5.0 Lollipop update as next version for Xperia “Z” series

“NO” Android Lollipop Update for non-Xperia “Z” series users – Sony says in tweet

It is now to be seen when Sony releases Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Update on Xperia “Z” series handsets and what is their plan for Android 5.1 Lollipop Update in future.

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