New Marshmallow Concept update (MMB29M.Z1.3536) adds Feb 2016 security patch
Sony Mobile has kick-started its Concept for Android firmware updates once again – releasing build number MMB29M.Z1.3536-somc for Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact owners on the program. This is a small update...
View ArticleVerizon confirms Android 5.1.1 Lollipop heading to Xperia Z3v and Z2 Tablet
Verizon has confirmed on its support pages that both the Sony Xperia Z3v and Xperia Z2 Tablet will shortly be receiving the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware update. Whilst the Xperia Z2 Tablet is...
View ArticleVerizon Xperia Z3v and Z2 Tablet Android 5.1.1 update now rolling [23.4.B.0.319]
A quick follow-up from our earlier post, it looks like the Verizon Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update has now started to hit Xperia Z3v and Z2 Tablet users. The new update moves the build number to...
View ArticleSony’s Marshmallow Android Concept is our favourite Xperia software to date
Sony’s Concept for Android is an initiative that the company has been beta-testing since the summer. The trial initially started with Android Lollipop to a small number of users in the Nordic region....
View ArticleAndroid Marshmallow released for Xperia Z5 series in Japan
Sony Mobile Japan has launched the Android 6.0 Marshmallow firmware update for the Xperia Z5 series. The update is currently rolling to the devices on carrier NTT docomo and moves the build number to...
View ArticleGlobal Xperia Z5 series now receiving Android Marshmallow (32.1.A.1.163)
The Sony Xperia Android 6.0 Marshmallow rollout officially begins today for most. Last week we saw the update land on Japanese NTT docomo Xperia Z5 devices, but today the update has started for the...
View ArticleXperia Z3 Plus and Z4 Tablet get Android Marshmallow (32.1.A.1.163)
Today is a big software day for Sony Mobile, as well as starting the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the Xperia Z5 series, the company has also started the update for both the Xperia Z3+ and Xperia...
View ArticleNew Android 5.0 update rolling for Xperia M4 Aqua (26.1.A.3.111) and M4 Aqua...
Sony Mobile has released a new firmware update for the Xperia M4 Aqua today, but before you get too excited, this is only a small update on Android 5.0 Lollipop. No Marshmallow for Xperia M4 Aqua...
View ArticleSony video highlights Android 6.0 Marshmallow changes
Sony Mobile has just published a very short video on the key changes brought about by Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The video highlights some of the native Marshmallow features such as granting permissions...
View ArticleFor those on Marshmallow – STAMINA battery mode will see a return [Update]
Sony Mobile officially commenced the Android 6.0 Marshmallow rollout earlier in the week. One of the new native features from Marshmallow was ‘doze mode’. This power-saving feature cannot be switched...
View ArticleXperia Marshmallow Beta released to select Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Z2...
Sony Mobile announced the “Xperia Beta” a month back, which was a chance for a selected number of users to test a pre-release version of Android 6.0 Marshmallow. At the time, Sony was taking...
View ArticleInstall Xperia Marshmallow using Flashtool and XperiFirm [Guide]
It is that time of the year again, where we have a major Android release and people want to update as soon as possible. We have received numerous requests from Xperia Z3+ and Z5 owners asking how they...
View ArticleBeta Marshmallow update on the way with double-tap to wake fixes
Sony Mobile will shortly update the Android Marshmallow Beta for Xperia Z2/Z3 devices with a few fixes. A notice was sent today to all those in the beta that a forthcoming update will fix the...
View ArticleNew Home with double-tap to sleep introduced in latest Concept Marshmallow...
Sony Mobile has included a new home launcher (10.0.A.0.24) with some neat features in the latest Concept for Android Marshmallow firmware update. The new firmware update moves the build number to...
View ArticleNew Concept Marshmallow update (MMB29M.Z1.3555) adds Camera 2.0.0 app
Sony Mobile is rolling a new firmware build for the Concept for Android Marshmallow that brings the camera app in line with the Xperia Z5 series. Sony has confirmed that only the app is updated and not...
View ArticleSmall update (30.1.X.1.55) rolling for Xperia M5 series
Sony Mobile is pushing a small firmware update for the Xperia M5, which moves the build number to 30.1.A.1.55 for the single SIM variants (E5603, E5606, E5653) and version 30.1.B.1.55 for the dual SIM...
View ArticleSony Canada pulls Xperia Marshmallow update on Google Play Store issues
A number of Sony Xperia Z5 users have been reporting issues when upgrading to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. One of the more common problems is with the Google Play Store, which crashes as soon as you try to...
View ArticleNew Concept Marshmallow firmware (MMB29V.Z1.3561) brings inTouch app; new...
Sony Mobile has released a small firmware update for the Concept for Android Marshmallow, which moves the build number to MMB29V.Z1.3561. The update includes the latest Wi-Fi firmware, Google security...
View ArticleNew Beta Marshmallow build (23.5.A.0.570) rolling with many bug fixes
Sony Mobile has released a new build of the pre-release firmware for Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The new software is available to Xperia Z2, Z3 and Z3 Compact owners enrolled into the beta program. The...
View ArticleSony SmartWatch 3 receives Android Marshmallow update (MEC24H)
It has been a long wait, but Sony SmartWatch 3 (tetra) owners are now receiving the Android Marshmallow update. The OTA update is rolling to the watch and should hit all users within a week. The update...
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