Sony Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3 series gets Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update

Sony has started rolling out Android 5.1 Lollipop update to Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3 series. The firmware update is coming to Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet.

The update is being rolled out OTA (over-the-air) and users will be notified when the update is available for their Xperia Z2 or Xperia Z3 devices. Users can also manually check for the update by heading to the settings page (About Device>Software update>check for updates). Notably, Timing and availability of the Android 5.1 Lollipop update may vary by market and/or carrier.

Here's the list of what goodies Sony has offered in Android 5.1 Lollipop update.

• Increased customisation options – so you have even more control over the way volume, silent modes and your alerts function
• Brand new LinkedIn integration – be more productive with intuitive contact synchronisation in your Calendar
• Camera improvements – with faster, more accurate Superior Auto Mode focus for great images, regardless of conditions
• Enhanced enterprise support – with our latest Xperia in Business features for work
• SmartWear integration – selfie snapping made that bit easier, with SmartWatch 3 as a remote shutter button

Sony also announced that the Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z Ultra will receive the Android 5.1 Lollipop update in the coming weeks, followed by Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia C3, the original Xperia Z series, Xperia M2 and Xperia M2 Aqua soon after.

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Android 5.0 Lollipop update for Sony Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is now rolling out

Just a day after rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop update to Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 compact, Sony now is rolling out the update for Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet and Xperia Z3 Tablet compact.

For Sony Xperia Z2 (D65XX) is receiving Android 5.0.2 firmware update with build 23.1.A.0.690 across Nordics and Baltic regions.

The Sony Xperia Z2 tablet and Xperia Z3 Tabket compact is also getting the same update as Xperia Z2 for Nordic region only.

For Xperia Z2 tablet, the update is rolling out for the 16GB Wi-Fi  model (SGP511) and LTE model (SGP521). The 32 GB WiFi variant (SGP512) is also expected to receive the update soon.

For the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, the Lollipop update is live for both the Wi-Fi (SGP611, SGP612) and LTE (SGP621) variants.

If you have not received the update you can perform a manual check by going to Settings > About Phone > Software update. It is worth adding that your Xperia phone or tablet must run an official Android firmware in order to receive the update.

The Android Lollipop update for Xperia tablet brings new material design, new notification and lock screen with customized settings, Multi user profile and guest mode and better storage control

Source : Xperia Blog