Android 5.1 Lollipop rolls out for Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact, and Z Ultra

As promised, more and more Xperia Z devices are getting the latest Android Lollipop version. The anticipated Android 5.1 is now available for three Xperias: the Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra, and and the Xperia Z1 Compact. This particular update also brings a security patch for the Stagefright problem.

This update with build number 14.6.A.0.368 will be available via FTF firmware files which XPERIA blog generously provided the links to the public. Others may see this as an OTA update on some phone. Expect a lot of enhancements to the volume and silent mode control. You’ll notice and a simpler but more improved design. You are given more control of alerts too  while your LinkedIn can now be easy integrated with your contacts and calendars.

For those who wish to update the camera, this update brings some changes to the SuperioAuto Mode including accuracy, speed, and camera focus. If you’re a regular user of Xperia for Business, you’ll find better enterprise support and some new features. You can also see  more Xperia themes  and those new Settings menu icons. This Android 5.1 update also allows access to Calendar agenda in e-mail and Instant calendar events  so you don’t have to check open another app.

Here are the FTF firmware files provided by XPERIA blog:

• Sony Xperia Z1 FTF firmware files – Android 5.1.1 Lollipop (14.6.A.0.368)
Xperia Z1 (C6902) 14.6.A.0.368 US Generic (Android 5.1.1)
Xperia Z1 (C6903) 14.6.A.0.368 Singapore Generic (Android 5.1.1)

• Sony Xperia Z1 Compact FTF firmware files – Android 5.1.1 Lollipop (14.6.A.0.368)
Xperia Z1 Compact (D5503) 14.6.A.0.368 Nordic Generic (Android 5.1.1)

• Sony Xperia Z Ultra Compact FTF firmware files – Android 5.1.1 Lollipop (14.6.A.0.368)
Xperia Z Ultra (C6833) 14.6.A.0.368 Saudi Arabia Generic (Android 5.1.1)
Xperia Z Ultra (C6806) 14.6.A.0.368 US Generic (Android 5.1.1)

VIA: XPERIA blog