There is no doubt that if there is one thing we will remember the leap in smart watches for when we look back, it will most likely be the definitive emergence of these Gadgets. Devices that not long ago fueled the fantasies of the most imaginative when watching their favorite science fiction series and that today we can acquire if we have a budget large enough to allow ourselves the whim. Obviously, no one said that it was going to be a matter of arriving and kissing the saint and, just as is happening to the Samsung Galaxy Gear, the Sony Smartwatch 2 it is polishing little by little and as it receives new updates, like the one we bring you.
Before we get down to business with this new firmware update for the smart watch from the Japanese multinational, we would like to recommend that you take a look at the in-depth analysis of the Sony Smartwatch 2 that we offered you a few days ago and that will allow you to get to know this little device a little better with 1,6 inch y official price of 200 euros.
New dials, bigger fonts and much more for the Sony Smartwatch 2
The issue that you commit to us is nothing other than the firmware update that Sony has launched for its smart watch and it comes with the version number 1.0.B.3.46/1.0.A.3.8Among other things, this software package brings with it the solution to one of the most criticized aspects of the Sony Smartwatch 2: the little customization that the Japanese smartwatch offered.
From now on and in addition to the three designs between which we could decide beforehand, we will find within our reach a new range of possibilities among which is - finally - an option that will make our gadgets resembles a digital clock as much as possible. Jokes aside, within the interface section, we will also find the possibility of choosing a larger font size to improve readability outdoors or on more active wrists.
As a complement to this customization, the SW2 sphere editor supports adding widgets on the watch face. For example, you can integrate a phone battery indicator with two formats (small icon or icon + percentage). These widgets refresh each time the watch face is displayed and then with a configurable interval, by default every 5 minutes. After installing the add-on, remember to open the sphere editor and manually add the widget you prefer.
Turning now to matters of greater depth than the merely aesthetic ones, this new firmware update for the Sony Smartwatch 2 he has under his arm a automatic light sensor and the native app Stop Watch. Along with them we will find other improvements such as, for example, in the notifications, whose navigation will now have scroll Speeda whirlpool bath, bar of scroll to move up or down and the possibility of mark notifications as read. Finally, Sony ensures that improvements have also been implemented in the stabilityOn paper, this new update is worth it, although, as always, the final say lies with the users.
- Extended customization: more spheres and visual adjustments.
- Usability: large fonts and faster navigation.
- Useful features: built-in stopwatch and automatic brightness.
- Performance: internal adjustments for greater stability.
Recommended apps and extensions to enhance your SmartWatch 2
To take advantage of notifications, Inform centralizes notifications of Messenger service, mail, social media, games and even lost callsIts paid edition adds high-value features: answer from the watch, add custom apps, mute chats concrete, see images received, sync marked as read, establish hours of silence, mute if the phone is active, filter unknown contacts and alert of low battery from your mobile. It is essential to activate access: Settings > Security > Access to notifications.
Alternatively Smartwatch2 Notify, which acts as a bridge to display phone content and events. It allows you to start the service by turn on, exclude process management apps, test the flow with options test, filter by any system app, control notifications from the accessory (open on mobile or discard), mute if the phone is in use, alert of low battery y synchronization of the read state. At the permissions level, use billing and device account for purchases, without access to Sales (the purchase is managed by Google).
If music is your thing, the extension of multimedia controls passes generic events via Bluetooth to the phone: Play, Break, Next, Previous, Seek forward/backward and costumes up/down. Note that some commands may trigger several apps at a time, depending on the installed and Bluetooth control settings.
In the field of spheres, there are extensions that add widgets for multiple functions, allow customize colors and activate vibration when pressed. Some packages include elements focused on Japanese environments (for example, the day of the week), and require having the watch and mobile updated to the latest version available to avoid shutdowns. It usually requests permission to view/change the device's status, without internet access, and the developers recommend reporting incidents by gmail to ensure response.
If you need a starter guide, there are apps for helps which explain device settings, start-up, screen lock, load, update y change of spheres. You can also consult the official PDF guide from SW2.
Important notices before updating
To avoid problems during the process, keep these in mind good practice applicable to Sony devices that are updated via app:
- No Do not charge the battery or turn off the device while downloading updates, transferring data, or updating firmware; it may become unusable.
- Avoid unstable networks: No. start the update in locations with congested Wi‑Fi or 2,4 GHz interference.
- Make sure that mobile phone and watch have enough battery.
- Disconnect others bluetooth accessories from your mobile phone before starting.
- If your app allows it, adjust Automatic Power Off a Do not turn off during the update.
- On Sony products that use the app Sony | SoundConnect (such as headphones), Android is recommended 9.0/10.0 or later,iOS 16.0 or later and the app in version 11.0.0 o 12.0.0 or higher; times may be around 40 minutes on Android and 60 minutes on iPhone depending on the environment.
In terms of security, Sony usually incorporates system improvements and corrections for communication BluetoothAs a public example, in recent updates the firm has thanked specialists such as Cong Thanh (@ExLuck99) y Nam Dung (@greengrass19000) (ANHTUD), Radu Motspan, Polina Smirnova, Mikhail Evdokimov (PCAutomotive), Synaktiv, Thanh Do (@nyanctl) y Baptist Boyer (Quarkslab), working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative.
How to install the SmartWatch 2 app via APK (optional)
If you don't have access to Google Play, you can safely install the APK. Download only from trusted sources and verify the file signature:
How to install an APK file
- Use the official download link to get the app SmartWatch 2 SW2 directly on your phone.
- When finished, open Downloads and tap the APK file.
- Confirm with Install when prompted and wait for it to complete.
The system may ask you to allow apps from unknown sources:
- Android 8 and later: Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > Special access > Install unknown apps and enable the permission for your browser/manager.
- Android 7 and earlier: Settings > Security > active Unknown sources. Remember disable it by the end.
Check the APK signature
To validate integrity, contrast the file values:
- Package: com.sonymobile.smartconnect.smartwatch2
- MD5: 62C3521253D5D9E6588B76DEC6A380C9
- SHA1: 330DF1D4F77968C397FF53D444089BB46DC330F1
- SHA256: BC01A8CD9E5D87854F6DC4C84AED49EDC34AC196C00B89623CEA6CCBBDEA627B
How to check the firmware version of the watch
From the watch's companion app on your mobile (for example, Smart connect), with the watch paired:
- Open the app and make sure that the Smartwatch 2 Are you connected.
- Play the menu (three dots) at the top right.
- Enter the Device Information and check the firmware version.
In other Sony apps, such as Sony | SoundConnect For audio, the steps are analogous: connect, menu, select the device and check the version.
Update Methods on Sony Devices (Reference)
El Smartwatch 2 is updated through its companion app via Bluetooth. Other Sony devices have additional modes that serve as a reference:
Updating over the Internet using USB tethering
Connect the device to the mobile via USB, enable Share internet and follow the device's own wizard.
Update via USB storage device
Download the firmware file to a USB and run it from your computer. In multimedia receivers, for example, packages are used .eup , the XAV-4000_3020000.eup (version 3.02.00, approximate size 365 MB). Additional precautions when driving: Park in a safe place, do not turn off the device or disconnect the USB, and set the date/time after you finish.
FAQ
What do I do if I get an error during the update?
- Balance Accept if a warning is displayed.
- Reboot the device (turn it off and back on).
- Open the companion app and retry. Then check the firmware version to confirm if it was installed.
Download the new update for Sony Smartwatch 2 from Google Play
Source: XperiaBlog.
This revision of the firmware of the Sony Smartwatch 2 sum real value: more spheres, broad sources, control of gloss, chronometer and faster notifications; in addition, we have left you a practical guide with critical noticesoptions APK installation safe and verification of firms, together with apps and extensions that expand notifications, widgets and multimedia controls so you can get the most out of your watch.