Xperia Z1s C6916 14.5.B.0.220 Lollipop firmware certified

Android Lollipop 14.5.A.0.242 firmware has already been certified on PTCRB for Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact & Z Ultra and now Xperia Z1s C6916 (T-Mobile LTE USA variant) has also got Android Lollipop firmware certified at PTCRB in form of 14.5.B.0.220 build.

14.5.B.0.220 firmware will move Xperia Z1s to Android 5.0.2 hopefully from Android 4.4.4 KitKat 14.4.B.0.56 firmware. No ETA is there when the update will be rolled on the carrier handset.

Xperia Z1s Lollipop firmware

Check out the 14.5.B.0.220 firmware certification for Xperia Z1s C6916 on PTCRB.

Sony has already rolled Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia “Z3” and Xperia “Z2” series in form of 23.1.A.0.690 firmware whereas Android 5.1 Lollipop 23.2.A.0.278 firmware has already been certified for Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact.

Sony has also promised Android Lollipop update for Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia C3; 19.3.A.0.468 firmware has been certified for both handsets already.

We will keep you updated once Xperia Z1s get Lollipop update.

Drop your comments below.

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 X peria 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.

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!

Xperia T2 Ultra 19.3.A.0.468 Lollipop firmware certified

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 19.3.A.0.468 firmware has been certified for Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia T2 Ultra Dual. Same 19.3.A.0.468 firmware is also certified for Xperia C3 also. A few days back Sony mentioned that they will be rolling Android 5.0.2 Android Lollipop update for Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia C3 along with Xperia “Z” series.

At present Xperia “Z2” and Xperia “Z3” series is on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop firmware and the update is now rolling globally. No ETA is there yet for Lollipop update for Xperia T2 Ultra.

Xperia T2 Ultra 19.3.A.0.468 firmware

Check out the 19.3.A.0.468 firmware certification for Xperia T2 Ultra D5303 on PTCRB.

Check out the 19.3.A.0.468 firmware certification for Xperia T2 Ultra D5306 on PTCRB.

Check out the 19.3.A.0.468 firmware certification for Xperia T2 Ultra Dual D5322/XM50h on PTCRB.

We will keep you updated once Xperia T2 Ultra 19.3.A.0.468 firmware starts rolling. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z3 Dual 23.1.1.E.0.1 Lollipop firmware certified

Android Lollipop 5.0.2 23.1.1.E.0.1 firmware has been finally certified for Xperia Z3 Dual and now Xperia Z3 Dual D6633 users soon can expect it to roll soon. Earlier Sony has rolled Android 5.0.2 update on whole Xperia Z3 series in selected regions and now it is rolling globally and Xperia Z2 series users will get it next week.

Xperia Z3 Dual at present features Android 4.4.4 23.0.1.F.0.102 build in some regions while globally 23.0.1.F.0.96 firmware is available to users. No ETA is available for Lollipop rollout yet.

Xperia Z3 Dual 23.1.1.E.0.1 Lollipop firmware

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 Dual 23.1.1.E.0.1 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop rolling

Check out the 23.1.1.E.0.1 firmware certification for Xperia Z3 Dual D6633 on PTCRB.

A few days back Sony teased Android Lollipop running on Xperia Z.

Sony has also promised Android Lollipop update for Xperia C3 and Xperia T2 Ultra users. Android Lollipop 19.3.A.0.468 firmware was certified for Xperia C3 yesterday.

It is to be seen whether Lollipop update for Xperia Z3 Dual users will be rolled for a few selected regions first or globally like Sony did with Xperia “Z3” and Xperia “Z2” series.

We will keep you updated once 23.1.1.E.0.1 firmware starts rolling for Xperia Z3 Dual users.

Xperia C3 19.3.A.0.468 Lollipop firmware certified

A few days back Sony mentioned that Xperia C3 and Xperia T2 Ultra will also be getting Android Lollipop update besides Xperia “Z” series. Earlier Sony has rolled Android Lollipop update on whole Xperia “Z2” and Xperia “Z3” series, which is now available globally for Xperia Z3 users and Xperia Z2 users will be getting it by next week.

Xperia C3 is right now on Android 4.4.2 version and a new 19.3.A.0.468 firmware has been certified on PTCRB, which seems that it is the new Android Lollipop firmware which Sony mentioned.

Xperia C3 19.3.A.0.468 firmware

Check out the 19.3.A.0.468 firmware certification for Xperia C3 on PTCRB.

Sony has directly rolled Android 5.0.2 update earlier so Xperia C3 will also be getting Android 5.0.2 update directly hopefully skipping Android 5.0.

We have already seen some alleged screenshots showing Android 5.0 Lollipop running on Xperia C3 which earlier seemed fake but now it looks they were real.

We will keep you updated once Sony rolls Lollipop update for Xperia C3 users.

Sony shows Xperia Z running Andorid Lollipop

Earlier today Sony posted a pic on their official Google+ page showing Android Lollipop running on Xperia Z, the very first device of Xperia “Z” generation with the caption “Coming Soon…“. Coming Soon might not sound different to Xperia “Z” series users as we have heard the same phrase from Sony many times regarding Android Lollipop update.

Yesterday Sony announced that Android Lollipop update will also come on Xperia T2 Ultra (T2 Ultra Dual) and Xperia C3 (Dual) also along with Xperia “Z” series.

Xperia Z running Andorid Lollipop

Below you can see the pic posted by Sony today, showing the new lockscreen notification on Xperia Z running Android Lollipop exclusively.

Earlier Sony rolled Android Lollipop update on Xperia Z3 series and Xperia Z2 series in Nordics and Baltic regions only while as per the latest statement released by Sony, Android Lollipop update is available globally to Xperia Z3 series now.

Xperia Z2 series users will be getting Android Lollipop update starting from next week.

We will keep you updated once more info comes on Android Lollipop regarding Xperia “Z” series.

Source: Sony Mobile Google+ | Thanks for the tip, Vikash Khoiwal & Pranay Shinde!

Sony confirms Xperia T2 Ultra & Xperia C3 Android Lollipop Update

Sony Mobile has officially confirmed today that Xperia C3 and Xperia T2 Ultra (T2 Ultra Dual) will be receiving Android Lollipop update very soon. Exact rollout date has not been mentioned yet, but it will come sooner or later finally.

Earlier Sony released Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 series handsets in the form of 23.1.A.0.690 firmware which was seen in Nordics and Baltic region only but as per the today’s post by Sony Mobile, the rollout is now happening globally for Xperia Z3 series and will begin next week for Xperia Z2 series.

Android Lollipop Update for Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia C3

At present Xperia T2 Ultra is on Android 4.4.3 version while Xperia C3 is on Android 4.4.2 version. If you remember a few days back we saw some alleged screenshots of Android Lollipop running on Xperia C3, well it seems they were

If you remember a few days back we saw some alleged screenshots of Android Lollipop running on Xperia C3, well it seems they were real deal. Check out the copy of alleged screenshot below.

Recently Android Lollipop update for Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia C3 was certified by Bluetooth SIG. Exact firmware build details are not available for the time being.

If any Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 series user has not updated to Lollipop yet, check out the below links.

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 Compact users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 Tablet users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

We will keep you updated once the Android Lollipop update rollout starts for Xperia C3 and Xperia T2 Ultra.

Source – Sony Mobile | Image Credit: IT198

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 14.5.A.0.242 firmware certified for Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact & Z Ultra

Sony has already rolled Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update for Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 series in limited regions and while other regions are waiting for it, 23.1.A.0.690 firmware is now certified for all variants of Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 series so it will come soon now.

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 14.5.A.0.242 firmware has been officially certified for Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact & Xperia Z Ultra now. Sony will update its whole Xperia “Z” series on Android Lollipop version very soon.

14.5.A.0.242 firmware certified for Xperia Z1

14.5.A.0.242 firmware has been certified Xperia Z1 i.e. C6902, C6903 on PTCRB.

14.5.A.0.242 firmware certified for Xperia Z1 Compact

14.5.A.0.242 firmware has been certified Xperia Z1 Compact D6503 on PTCRB.

14.5.A.0.242 firmware certified for Xperia Z Ultra

14.5.A.0.242 firmware has been certified Xperia Z Ultra i.e. C6802, C6806, C6833, C6843 on PTCRB.

We will keep you updated once 14.5.A.0.242 firmware starts rolling.

Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Lollipop Media Sounds from Android 5.0.2

Sony has rolled first script of Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 in some regions only, while others are still waiting for it. If you haven’t got Android Lollipop update from Sony yet and want to try Sony’s Lollipop media sound, then you can now.

You need rooted Xperia handset running Android 4.3+ with the custom recovery installed to install Xperia Lollipop media sounds flashable zip file. Keep in mind flashing new media sounds will permanently replace your old media sounds with the new ones.

Xperia Lollipop Media Sounds

Download Xperia Lollipop Media Sounds zip file from below link. These media sounds are extracted from the Lollipop update on Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3.

Flash the above downloaded flashable zip file in recovery and reboot (Make sure you have your backup with you).

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 Compact users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 Tablet users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

Facing any issues in installing, let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA (by aminfauzi)

How to get root on Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop

Sony is finally done with rolling first script of Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet in Baltic and Nordic regions for the LTE variants. While many regions and HSPA+ variants of the device has not got the update yet, we are still waiting for the second script of Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update to roll out quickly.

Meanwhile, if you have updated your Xperia Z2 D6503 on Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware and looking for the root, then now a method to access root on 23.1.A.0.690 firmware is available.

Root on Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware

To get root on 23.1.A.0.690 firmware, you must have already custom recovery installed on your Xperia Z2 running Android 4.4 KitKat.

Below posted pre-rooted flashable zip of 23.1.A.0.690 firmware works on both locked and unlocked bootloader handsets. It doesn’t have any working recovery installed yet (firmware is from Baltic region). Make a backup of your data before proceeding.

To Download D6503_Customized BAL_1282-…XZDR2.8.3.zip

[ Copy paste the full link text given below in address bar ] https://mega.co.nz/#!RI93CZ6T!5wc4wWQpsur5iEuFuPjsUmGaXsfPwqibv64qfXK KDLw

Flashing Instruction: Flash the above zip file in recovery, wiping all data.

NOTE for D6502 users: All those D6502 users who have flashed above zip file, kindly flash the below-mentioned file which contains “d6502 working baseband”.

Flash this zip file just after you have flashed the above-posted ROM zip file.

Download 6502_Baseband_V2.zip

It is found that image enhancement files are missing from the Xperia Z2 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware so X-Reality and Super Vivid Mode are not working, so in order to fix this problem, check out the fix given below.

How to fix issue of Image enhancement files missing from Xperia Z2 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware ?

Once Sony rolls Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on D6502, we will update the firmware ftf files.

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 Compact users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 Tablet users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

If you have already got the Lollipop update, let us know your views. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA (Rooted zip by niaboc79, D6502 Baseband zip by adyscorpius)

Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

Today Sony rolled Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet & Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact and yesterday we saw the same update rolling on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact in form of 23.1.A.0.690 firmware build.

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is confirmed first in Baltic and Nordic regions, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway. Other regions of the world haven’t reported the update yet.

Xperia Z3 Tablet Android 5.0.2 Update

Check out the about phone screenshot of Lollipop update on Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.

[ UPDATE ] How to download Lollipop firmware via XperiFirm Tool?

[ UPDATE ] How to flash Xperia Z2/Z3 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 ftf using Flashtool Manually ?

Download Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware ftf

Use the below link to download 23.1.A.0.690 ftf and flash using Xperia Flash Tool (check this link for flashing instructions). It is not available in India yet.

For Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact SGP611 16GB Wi-Fi

Download SGP611_23.1.A.0.690_SGP611_Customized NCB.ftf
[ by Xenn0X ]

For Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact SGP612 32GB Wi-Fi

Download SGP612_23.1.A.0.690_Generic.ftf
[ by Sean09 ]

Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware changelog

Material Design UI.
New Xperia Themes and wallpapers.
White system UI.
Updated Sony Media apps with material design UI.
ART runtime.
New Quick settings.
New Notification screen with an option to see on lock screen.
New navigation keys.
Multi-user profile and guest mode.
Move apps to SD card feature.

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 Compact users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 Tablet users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

We will keep you updated once more info comes in for global release of the update. Drop your comments below.

Image Credits: Jiyeon90

Install Xperia Z3 Lollipop Live Wallpaper with new lock screen effect

Sony has started rolling Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, Z3 Tabelt Compact, Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet in form of 23.1.A.0.690 firmware build and many regions have already got it. As expected Lollipop firmware ftf are out now and Lollipop mods have started coming out.

Today we are sharing Xperia Z3 Lollipop Live Wallpaper with new lock screen effect visible on home screen also. It works on non rooted Xperia device running Android 4.4.4 (tested on our Xperia Z2). Compatibility with Android 4.3 unknown yet.

Xperia Z3 Lollipop Live Wallpaper

Download Xperia Z3 Lollipop Live Wallpaper version 2.1.A.0.19 apk from below link and install normally.

Like the new lock screen effect, let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA (by JanM RS)

Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

Sony has officially rolled Android 5.0.2 Lollipop today on Xperia “Z2” series and now both Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet (Wi-Fi/LTE) are on Android 5.0.2 version. A day before Sony rolled Android 5.0.2 update on Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update is so far confirmed in Baltics and Nodric regions, Sweden, Norway and Denmark and Sony mentions it as “first script” of Lollipop update. Update is confirmed on both LTE and Wi-Fi varaints of Xperia Z2 Tablet.

Xperia Z2 Tablet Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

Check out the availaibilty of Android 5.0.2 Lollipop in various regions on Xperia Z2 Tablet via XperiFirm software.

[ UPDATE ] How to download Lollipop firmware via XperiFirm Tool?

[ UPDATE ] How to flash Xperia Z2/Z3 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 ftf using Flashtool Manually ?

Download Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.0.690 firmware ftf

Use the below link to download 23.1.A.0.690 ftf and flash using Xperia Flash Tool (check this link for flashing instructions). It is not available in India yet.

For Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP521 – Baltic Generic

Download SGP521_23.1.A.0.690_Baltic Generic.ftf
[ by Bird40 ]

For Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP511 – Customized NCB

Download SGP511_1281-8175_23.1.A.0.690_CustomizedNCB.ftf
[ by Bird40 ]

Pre-Rooted Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.0.690 Flashable Zip

Instructions:

Download zip file from below.
Copy downloaded zip file on SD card.
Now go to recovery.
Factory reset your device (recommended).
Install the zip file and reboot your device.

For Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP511

Download Flashable_SGP511_23.1.A.0.69…_1281-8175.zip
[by kulvertti ]

For Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP521

Download SGP521_23.1.A.0.690_Baltic Generic_flashable.zip
[by Bird40 ]

Xperia Z2 Tablet Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware changelog

Material Design UI.
New Xperia Themes and wallpapers.
White system UI.
Updated Sony Media apps with material design UI.
ART runtime.
New Quick settings.
New Notification screen with an option to see on lock screen.
New navigation keys.
Multi-user profile and guest mode.
Move apps to SD card feature.

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 Compact users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

We will keep you updated once other regions also start getting Android Lollipop update.

via – XDA, (Special thanks to Bird40) | Image Credits: kulvertti

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

Yesterday Sony rolled Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact in form of 23.1.A.0.690 firmware build and now Android 5.0.2 is officially rolling on Xperia Z2 also. Sony has updated the same 23.1.A.0.690 firmware build on Xperia Z2 also.

Android 5.0.2 update on Xperia Z2 is confirmed rolling in Nordics & Baltic regions, specifically confirmed in Sweden, Norway, Denmark. It features old 3.4.0 Linux kernel. Update is confirmed on Xperia Z2 LTE D6503 variants, not seen on HSPA+ D6502 variants yet.

Xperia Z2 Android 5.0.2 Update

[ UPDATE ] How to download Lollipop firmware via XperiFirm Tool?

[ UPDATE ] How to flash Xperia Z2/Z3 23.1.A.0.690 ftf using Flashtool Manually ?

Below you can see the about phone screenshot of Xperia Z2 Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware changelog

Material Design UI.
New Xperia Themes and wallpapers.
White system UI.
Updated Sony Media apps with material design UI.
ART runtime.
New Quick settings.
New Notification screen with an option to see on lock screen.
New navigation keys.
Multi-user profile and guest mode.
Move apps to SD card feature.

Download Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware ftf

If you haven’t got the firmware update yet then use the below link to download 23.1.A.0.690 ftf and flash using Xperia Flash Tool (check this link for flashing instructions). It is not available in India yet.

For Xperia Z2 D6503 Baltic Generic

Download D6503_Lee480_XDA_Baltic_Generic_23.1.A.0.690.ftf
[ via lee480 ]

[ UPDATE ] How to get root on Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop ?

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 Compact users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

We will keep you updated once Xperia Z2 Lollipop update rolls out globally.

Let us know if you have got it. Drop your comments below.

Image Credits: adamsmth663, lee480

See how Sony Android 5.0.2 Lollipop UI looks in a video

Sony has officially started rolling Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact which brings new material design UI. Sony has released a same 23.1.A.0.690 firmware on both devices.

Sony has officially stated that they will start rolling Android Lollipop update on other Xperia “Z” series handsets in next two weeks so users have to wait now for further announcement.

Sony Android 5.0.2 Lollipop UI

Check out the official video below posted by Sony showing new Lollipop UI. Sony has brought new Xperia themes, wallpapers, material design UI, Multi-user and guest mode options, apps to sd card option, new lock screen and quick settings option.

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 Compact users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

We will keep you updated once Sony rolls Android Lollipop update for other Xperia “Z” series handsets.

Like the new UI, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Pic Credits: tankos, Dennis

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

Sony has officially rolled Android 5.0.2 update on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact today in form of 23.1.A.0.690 firmware, same 23.1.A.0.690 firmware build is rolled on both devices. Update is confirmed in Nordics and Baltics regions as mentioned by Sony and has already been seen in Norway, Denmark, Sweden.

23.1.A.0.690 firmware brings Android 5.0.2 on Xperia Z3 Compact, with 3.4.0 kernel and is now available via PC Companion for download, no OTA seen yet. Sony will update the other Xperia “Z” series handsets after two weeks.

Xperia Z3 Compact Android 5.0.2 update

Below you can see 23.1.A.0.690 firmware update notification in PC Companion.

[ UPDATE ] How to download Lollipop firmware via XperiFirm Tool?

[ UPDATE ] How to flash Xperia Z2/Z3 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 ftf using Flashtool Manually ?

Xperia Z3 Compact Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware changelog

Material Design UI.
New Xperia Themes and wallpapers.
White system UI.
Updated Sony Media apps with material design UI.
ART runtime.
New Quick settings.
New Notification screen with an option to see on lock screen.
New navigation keys.
Multi-user profile and guest mode.
Move apps to SD card feature.

Download Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware ftf

Use the below link to download 23.1.A.0.690 ftf for Xperia Z3 Compact and flash using Xperia Flash Tool (check this link for flashing instructions). Update not available in India yet.

For Xperia Z3 Compact D5803 Telenor SE

Download D5803_23.1.A.0.690_R4C_Telenor SE.ftf
[ via user kutaxov ]

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

We will keep on updating the post once more info comes in.

Have you got the update? Let us know. Drop your comments below.

Pic Credits : MacVader89, tankos.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Update is finally seeding on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact. Xperia Z3 Android 5.0.2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware is now being reported in Nordic regions, Norway, Denmark, Sweden as reported by many users. Update is available for download via XperiFirm tool and via PC Companion also now.

23.1.A.0.690 firmware follows the same old 3.4.0 Kernel which was also spotted on 23.1.A.0.632 firmware running on Xperia Z3 at MWC 2015. Update is confirmed on Xperia Z3 D6603 LTE version for the time being. Sony has officially confirmed the new on their blog also and for next Xperia “Z” series handsets it will roll in next 2 weeks timeframe.

Xperia Z3 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Update

Update is now available via PC Companion.

[ UPDATE ] How to download Lollipop firmware via XperiFirm Tool?

[ UPDATE ] How to flash Xperia Z2/Z3 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 ftf using Flashtool Manually ?

Check out the about phone screenshot of Android 5.0.2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware below.

Xperia Z3 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware changelog

Material Design UI.
New Xperia Themes and wallpapers.
White system UI.
Updated Sony Media apps with material design UI.
ART runtime.
New Quick settings.
New Notification screen with an option to see on lock screen.
New navigation keys.
Multi-user profile and guest mode.
Move apps to SD card feature.

Download Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware ftf

You might not have got 23.1.A.0.690 firmware update yet via PC Companion on your Xperia Z3, so if you are looking to update it right away, use the below link to download 23.1.A.0.690 ftf and flash using Xperia Flash Tool (check this link for flashing instructions). It is not available in India yet.

For Xperia Z3 D6603 Nordic NCB

Download D6603_23.1.A.0.690_Customized_NCB.ftf

For Xperia Z3 D6603 Baltic Generic

Download D6603_Customized BAL_1288-5530_23.1.A.0.690_R3C.ftf
[ via user Desperanto86 ]

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 Compact users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

We will keep you updated as soon more info comes on 23.1.A.0.690 firmware global release.

Pic Credits : tseyksuli, Thanks Dennis Sievert for screenshots and ftf!

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.

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

Telstra AU schedules Android Lollipop release around Mid April on carrier Xperia Z3, Z2, Z3 Compact handsets

Telstra AU has scheduled the current release of Android Lollipop update on carrier Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact & Xperia Z2 around mid April (13-15 April). It is very well known fact that carrier based handsets generally get updates later than the non-carrier handsets.

Sony has mentioned recently on Twitter that they are finalizing the testing of Android Lollipop update whereas Sony Indonesia Facebook page recently mentioned that Android Lollipop update will start rolling from 12th week of 2015 i.e. 3rd week of March globally.

Telstra AU schedules Android Lollipop

Below you can see the schedule of current release of Android Lollipop update for Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Xperia Z2 for Telstra AU carrier.

As per the info posted by Sony Indonesia on FB, it seems Sony will roll much awaited “moves apps to SD card feature” in Xperia “Z” series handsets also.

Sony Lollipop update will bring new material design UI, improved lock screen with lock screen notifications, support for multi-user, new Xperia themes and wallpapers.

If you want to see what Sony is hiding in for Lollipop UI, check out the detailed comparison of Sony Lollipop UI vs KitKat UI.

We will notify you once Sony begins rolling Android Lollipop update globally.

Source – Telstra AU

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.

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)

Xperia C3 running Android 5.0 Lollipop screenshots leaked

A few screenshots have emerged online which shows Xperia C3 running Android 5.0 Lollipop update just like we saw on Xperia M4 Aqua and Xperia Z4 Tablet at MWC 2015. It could mean that Android 5.0 Lollipopp update is in making for Xperia C3 but yesterday Sony Xperia Twitter handler tweeted that no non-Xperia “Z” series handset will be getting Android Lollipop update.

By seeing at screenshots it looks that Xperia C3 may get Lollipop update only if they are authentic and Sony formally announces it. For the time being Sony has not disclosed its plan for Lollipop update on any Xperia handset except the “Z” series.

Xperia C3 running Android 5.0 Lollipop

Screenshots show Xperia C3 D2533 is running Android 5.0 19.3.A.0.222 firmware, certainly an older version (as at MWC Sony showed Android 5.0.2 running on Xperia M4 Aqua and Xperia Z4 Tablet).

Below you can see some of the elements of material design UI.

It can’t be said at the moment about the authenticity of above posted screenshots, so fate of Lollipop update for all Xperia handsets other than “Z” series is still hanging between somewhere and nowhere.

Source – IT168

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

A few days back if you remember Sony tweeted with confirming that they are in final stage of testing Android Lollipop update for Xperia “Z” series users, while for other Xperia users fate of Android Lollipop update was hanging in balance till now but some tweets have come up from Sony which are stating bad news for those users.

As per few tweets made by Sony Xperia official account on Twitter, they mentioned that Android 5.0 Lollipop update will “only” be available for Xperia “Z” series users and not for other Xperia smartphones.

“NO” Android Lollipop Update for non-Xperia “Z” series users ?

Xperia devices other than Xperia “Z” series which were earlier expecting to get Android Lollipop included Xperia C3, Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia T3, Xperia M2 Aqua, Xperia E3, Xperia E1, Xperia M2 but now it seems they won’t be getting it anymore.

Check below few tweets made by Sony Xperia regarding this (listed on Xperia Blog).

@VIVSNO Hi. We can advise that the Android 5.0 Lollipop update is going to be released for the entire Xperia Z series only, we do apologise.

— Sony Xperia (@sonyxperia) March 4, 2015

@_OzzySanttana Hi Özzy. The Android 5.0 Lollipop update is only going to be available to the Xperia Z series. We do apologise. — Sony Xperia (@sonyxperia) March 6, 2015

@roi_rdzdal Hi Roi. The Android 5.0 Lollipop update is only going to be available for the Xperia Z series, we do apologise.

— Sony Xperia (@sonyxperia) March 6, 2015

This seems very vague to us Sony not giving Android Lollipop update to other Xperia smartphones other than Xperia “Z” series.

We have also tweeted to Sony to confirm this whether it is really true or not, awaiting their reply.

@sonyxperia Will Xperia T3, T2 Ultra, C3,E3,E1,M2,M2 Aqua get Android Lollipop update ? Will you roll it for non Xperia "Z" users also ?

— Anurag Kumar (@ImAnurag27) March 6, 2015

Xperia M4 Aqua and Xperia Z4 Tablet is already running Android 5.0.2 update.

Sony has mentioned Android 5.0 Lollipop update for following Xperia “Z” series 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.

If the above tweets are to be believed as firm words of Sony and they are not going to release new and stable Android update for other Xperia smartphones other than Xperia “Z” series then what is the point of releasing them in very first place ? Why not focus on selling on Xperia “Z” series only ?

We are still expecting from Sony to say this officialy on their blog also to clarify it in a better way rather than making tweets.

Let us know what do you think Xperia smartphones users ? How satisfied or dissatisfied you are now ? Drop your comments below.

Download Unofficial Flat Xperia Wallpapers inspired from Sony Lollipop Wallpapers

Sony is in now final stage of testing its Android Lollipop update and with that Xperia users will get new material design Xperia Themes, wallpapers and all new material design UI. As seen from Android Lollipop running on Xperia Z4 Tablet and Xperia M4 Aqua, a few flat Xperia wallpapers have come inspired from Sony’s Lollipop wallpapers.

Resolution of below posted wallpapers is 1600×1422 which looks good on HD and FHD screen Xperia devices. Wallpapers are available in blue, green, red, orange, black and grey shades.

Flat Xperia Wallpapers

Download Flat Xperia Wallpapers from below and add them on your home screen manually.

Like the wallpapers, let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA

Sony Xperia Lollipop UI vs KitKat UI Comparison – Full Lollipop UI revealed

A few days back Sony released a statement on Twitter that they are in final stage of testing Android Lollipop update and it will be released soon, no exact ETA is given yet. On the other hand at MWC 2015 Sony unveiled Xperia Z4 Tablet and Xperia M4 Aqua with Android 5.0.2 out of the box.

Different videos and pics captured from Xperia M4 Aqua clearly showed what exactly is Sony holding up for users in their Xperia Lollipop UI. Earlier we posted what Sony’s new Lollipop lockscreen look like and today below you will see Sony Xperia Lollipop UI vs KitKat UI Comparison.