Little by little, the plans of the different companies that manufacture mobile devices with Google's operating system are becoming known. In this case, the following have been indicated: Sony models that will upgrade to Android Marshmallow, the latest iteration of development from the Mountain View company that was announced at its latest developer event (Google I / O).
The fact is that, while waiting for the official arrival of the new Android 6.0 version to be effective in the market, something that will happen when the new Nexus, some of the intentions of the most important companies in the market are already known, such as Samsung or, now, Sony. And, the truth is that in the latter case it must be said that the number of devices is really amazing.
So much so that some of the Sony models that will update to Android Marshmallow will make the jump from Android KitKat, which is something that has not been seen much (we mean by omitting a version of Google's operating system completely, in this case Lollipop). Then we leave you the complete listing of the devices that everything points to will enjoy Android 6.0, from the first leaked information of the time:
- Xperia E3, arrives from 4.4.4
- Xperia E4, arrives from 4.4.4
- Xperia M2, arrives from 5.1
- Xperia M4 Aqua, arrives from 5.1
- Xperia M5, arrives from 5.0
- Xperia C4, arrives from 5.0
- Xperia C5 Ultra, arrives from 5.0
- Xperia T2 Ultra, arrives from 5.1
- Xperia T3, arrives from 4.4.2
- Xperia Z, arrives from 5.1
- Xperia Z1, arrives from 5.1
- Xperia Z2, arrives from 5.1
- Xperia Z3, arrives from 5.1
- Xperia Z3 +, arrives from 5.1
Beginning of the update
Just like the information that was released yesterday from Samsung, which was published today regarding the Sony models that will be updated to Android Marshmallow, it is indicated that the first models of the company will begin to receive their new firmware in the first steps of deployment (Which is to be expected from the Xperia Z range, which includes all the available variants of each of them). Later, the rest will receive their corresponding ROMs.
It is clear that the ambition of this manufacturer when it comes to Sony models that will update to Android Marshmallow is big, since the listing is as wide as surprising in some casesThe fact is that improvements in RAM management, better performance, and natively integrated fingerprint recognition are all part of Android 6.0, making this iteration even more attractive.
Official list confirmed by Sony
Following initial leaks, Sony confirmed what Xperia would receive Android 6.0. In the high-end: Xperia Z5, Z5 Compact, Z5 Premium; X; Xperia Z3 +, Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact, Z3 Tablet Compact; and X and Z2 Tablet. In the mid-range: Xperia M5, Ultra Xperia C5, Xperia M4 Aqua y Xperia C4This is the list that was taken as official for the deployment.
Note: Updates are posted on different times depending on the operator, market and regionIt's not possible to provide an exact release date for each device, and in some cases, certain networks or countries may choose not to distribute a particular version.
Key new features of Android 6.0 on Xperia
Android 6.0 Marshmallow introduced a redesigned permissions model (grant by request and categories), Pickups to reduce background processes, native support for fingerprint and compatibility with USB Type-C. They also arrived verified links that directly open apps, Direct Share to share with contacts and performance and autonomy improvements.
Refreshed settings and apps have been added to the Xperia experience: camera with clearer interface and quick mode switching, power-saving optimizations, and features like Xperia Messaging with stickersMany packages included the latest security patches from the moment of his release.
Beta program and technical details of the deployment
Sony carried out a test program with users of models such as the Xperia Z2, Z3, and Z3 Compact. From there, the build was released 23.5.A.0.570 for numerous variants, with OTA distribution.
Among the models and codes that received the update earlier were: Xperia Z2 D6503/D6502, Z3 D6603/D6646/D6653, Z3 Dual D6633, Z3 Compact D5803/D5833 y Tablet Z2 SGP511/SGP512/SGP521The OTA file was around 900 MB; it is recommended to have at least 2 GB free, an 50% battery and WiFi connection to complete the installation with guarantees. In many units, the app camera upgraded to version 2.0.0.
As usual, the Nexus were the first to receive Android 6.0, and then Sony scaled the deployment by lots and regionsFor news and announcements, the brand channeled information through its official channels.
Models that were finally left out
Although the leaked list pointed to more terminals, not everyone updatedThey ran out of Marshmallow, among others, Xperia Z, Xperia Z1 and Z1 Compact, Xperia E3, Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia Z Ultra y Xperia T3. Sony prioritized newer hardware and performance consistency with Android 6.0.
Sony's plan for Marshmallow combined a solid official Xperia list, tangible improvements in security, autonomy, and usability, and a phased rollout determined by markets and operators. The first leaks helped to understand the manufacturer's ambition, and subsequent confirmation allowed each user to know precisely if their model was among those that made the jump to Android 6.0.