One of the Android devices that attracted attention was the Sony Xperia Ultra C5This model was a popular choice among users because its 6-inch screen allows it to be used as both a phone and a tablet, making it a "two-in-one" device. Well, there's good news for owners of these devices.
And these are none other than all the variants, both Single SIM and Dual SIMThey are already starting to receive a firmware update that includes version Android 6.0 Marshmallow internally (the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra was on version 5.1, which it received in January). Therefore, the use of this phablet is substantially improved since from now on users can manage the app permissions or they take advantage of Pickups to save battery power in standby mode.
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The deployment is globallyHowever, some regions are ahead of others, such as Italy or the specific firmware for Latin American countries. The firmware for the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5553 and E5506) is as follows: 29.2.A.0.122, while the Dual SIM model (E5533 and E5563) has this nomenclature: 29.2.B.0.122Furthermore, in subsequent deployment rounds, compilations have been observed 29.2.A.0.174 (C5 Ultra) and 29.2.B.0.174 (C5 Ultra Dual), with stability improvements and updated security patches, always subject to region and operator.
What's new in Android 6.0 on the Xperia C5 Ultra
Granular Permissions for each app, activatable or revocable when you need them, Pickups to reduce background processes and improve autonomy, and performance improvements with more efficient RAM management. You'll also find a more polished interface in Settings and notifications, with organized shortcuts and smoother animations.
The following have been optimized boot times and the overall system response, and it's possible to force the closure of background applications more effectively, which impacts a sustained performance with many apps open.
In the privacy section, control over location, camera and microphone It's clearer, with contextual messages when an application requests access for the first time.
Additionally, compatibility is integrated with adoptable storageThe space on microSD cards can be used as if it were internal storage, expanding the capacity for apps and data. This feature may not be available in all markets or carrier profiles.
OTA update and recommended checks
To check your current version go to Settings> About phone> Build numberWhen an update is available, a notification will appear in the status bar. You can access it from the notification panel. download and install following the instructions on the screen.
If you don't receive the notification, remember that updates are released at different times depending on the platform. operator, market or countrySome operators may decide not to distribute certain builds. Another common reason is... lack of internal memory: if your Xperia has less than 500 MB freeUpdate notifications will not be displayed. Free up space and try again.
Manual installation, possible
Yes, using Sony's own application for this purpose, it is possible to install the firmware that is being deployed, even if it is not the version specifically created for Spain (in the case of not receiving the corresponding notice via OTA, which is how the necessary is being sent to users with a Sony Xperia C5 Ultra). If you want to do this, we provide you with the links where you can get the necessary file:
Requirements and key steps based on Xperia community tools: 1) Install the USB/ADB drivers 2) Download and install the device drivers (Sony PC Companion or Flashtool drivers). Flashtool (use a recent version, for example 0.9.19.10 or higher) and install its drivers flash mode y Fastboot. 3) Active USB debugging And allows unknown sources on the phone. 4) Get the FTF firmware For your variant: you can create one from Flashtool with XperiFirm (Choose your model and region, check “Automatically extract” when downloading) or use a reliable FTF file. 5) In Flashtool, press the lightning bolt icon, choose flash mode and select the correct FTF (verify that the variant matches E5553/E5506/E5533/E5563). 6) Decide if you want keep your data (do not check USERDATA) or perform a clean installation (Check the erase options; make a backup first.) 7) Start the flashing process and, when prompted, connect the Xperia. off holding down volume down8) Wait for “Flashing finished”, disconnect and turn on. The first boot may take some time. 9) Check for updates in Settings> About phone> Build number.
By the way, a very good detail of the new firmware that comes to the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra is that it is possible to use the space of the microSD cards It's like internal storage, something other manufacturers with Android 6.0, such as Samsung, don't offer. If you've installed the update, let us know what your experience is like.
The jump to marshmallow It provides useful features and better battery life thanks to Pickupsmore control of privacy and the option to expand memory with adoptable storageIf you do not receive the OTA, try the checks above or cautiously resort to the manual process described.