Willing to keep their two most powerful smartphones at the forefront of the mobile phone market, in Sony They seem not to want to lower their arms and continue to pamper the X y Xperia Z Ultra. In this line of action are the recent Firmware update for both devices, with enhancements ranging from camera to display to battery life; to other novelties such as Album app update of photos and videos. If you feel like it, go make yourself comfortable and we'll talk about it all.
In addition to these tangible developments, it is worth remembering the brand's general policy: when a product of Sony includes software subject to support, the company publishes security updates and patches necessary for proper functioning. Install the latest version as soon as it is available reduces risks and improves stability, and notification is usually received via Internet or through Sony's own support apps.
Although from the operating system point of view the new firmware does not bring true drafts changes, since Android 4.2 Jelly Bean remains, it is in the section on optimizing various aspects of the smartphone where we find the main news and improvements.
Sony Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra: Better performance for camera, screen and battery
The update via OTA released by Sony and in the specific case of X, the Japanese firm claims to have adjusted camera algorithm for a better performance in everything related to the actions that we want to carry out with your already famous 20,1 megapixel sensor. In the same way too several of the camera applications have been polished included in the 'Smart Social Camera platform'Of Sony, so that functions like the 'Burst Mode' or the 'AR Effect', among others, will work better.
Initial analyses had detected that the defendant introduced too much JPEG compression in certain scenes. This firmware refines the compression and processing, which translates into greater fine detail and more controlled noise, especially in the modes Superior Car, Burst, Panorama and augmented reality effects.
If we focus exclusively on the Sony Xperia Z Ultra, the update brings with it a optimization of touch sensitivity from the screen. In this way, both the movements to write or draw, made with the finger or by means of a stylus, will be captured with greater fidelity by the smartphone.
Finally, the new firmware also includes improvements shared by both models, such as the new screen calibration To "ensure visual experiences remain brilliant," the optimization of energy consumption to extend the battery life - remember that this aspect was one of the black points of the Sony Xperia Z1, as was evident in the resistance test made - or the simplification of the 'Exchange' connection, which will provide us with better and faster email synchronization.
- Specific improvements for Xperia Z1: Adjusting the photo compression algorithm and greater fluency in apps and camera modes (Burst, Superior Auto, AR Effect, Panorama).
- Specific improvements for Xperia Z Ultra: elderly touch sensitivity with finger and stylus for more precise writing and drawing.
- Common improvements: screen calibration, system stability, energy saving and Exchange support simplified.
How to check the version and update your Xperia
When there is a update available, your Xperia will indicate it on the status bar. You can also check it manually at Settings > About phone > Version number. Sony recommends update as soon as possible to maintain safety and performance.
- If the device has multiple users, log in as owner.
- Pull down the status bar to open the notification panel.
- Select the available system update and press Get low.
- Once downloaded, press Install and follow the instructions on the screen.
These updates come via OTA, although you can also install them locally with Sony PC Companion or with the official desktop utilities, if you prefer.
- Are you not receiving the update? Check that there is at least 500MB free space in the internal memory. If the system displays the warning “Storage space is running out,” free up space to receive the notification.
- Gradual deployment: the releases are released by operator, market o region, so the exact timing varies. Some carriers may choose not to distribute certain versions on certain models.
Build available and improvements added
Among the compilations released for this family, the most notable is software 14.6.A.1.236 all with X, Xperia Z1 Compact y Xperia Z Ultra, what includes general performance and stability improvements. Availability may vary by region and carrier, but if your device shows this number (or a later one) on Version number, you have the latest key optimizations.
Standby duration
To 36 days
Memoria interna
2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage
External Memory Card
Yes
New Album application for the Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra
Another update has been added to the new firmware version in recent hours, in this case related to the Album app of the device - that is, the gallery of images, videos and everything else, although with some special features -. The new version of the app is now available in the 'Sony Update Center ' with the nomenclature 5.2.A.0.6 and a total weight of 14,9 megabytes.
Inside, we will find performance improvements general and in features like PlayMemories Online. With these changes, the Japanese firm is providing a automatic system for uploading images to the cloud, as with Dropbox or Google+, although in the case of Sony storage is unlimitedThe downside is that, unlike Dropbox, the Tokyo-based company's system resize images when uploading them to the Internet, so that we will not obtain an original copy of the photograph that we have captured.
Source: sonymobile y XperiaBlog Vía: GSMarena and another blog.
These new features consolidate the Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra as long-term solvent devices: they are optimized camera, screen, battery and multimedia experience with Album, while Sony strengthens support with stability builds and a clear, secure, and accessible update process for any user.