topic Re: Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update in Android

Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update

Albabarn — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 23:27:49 GMT

While we wait for Sony / O2 to release Marshmallow for the Z5, is there any news on when the 32.0.A.6.152 Build will be released/approved, either OTA or through the pc app?

When checking my phone it says it's up to date (Build 32.0.A.4.11) but the Sony support page says it shoud be 32.0.A.6.152.

Thanks,

Re: Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update

Cleoriff — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 23:31:54 GMT

Hi @Albabarn

Not sure if our Sony expert @viridis knows the answer to this...if not it will be a question for @Chris_K in the morning....

Re: Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update

viridis — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 23:38:28 GMT

It will be ready by O2 as soon as the devices team receive the firmware from Sony and it passes the network tests.
It "should" be a relatively short wait as it is only a security and stability fix update.
However, it will still be needed to be passed by the O2 firmware team before rolling out to devices.
The Sony support page will always list the latest generic firmware that is available, not the latest for your particular handset.

Re: Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update

viridis — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 23:45:17 GMT

If pushed to take a guess. ...
Wednesday this week at 8:45

Logic behind that is that uk unbranded have the update already and O2 are usually pretty quick at Xperia updates, most updates roll out when Sony refresh the servers and for some reason 9am on Wednesdays is a common time. Myself and MI5 guessed once an update's release within 10 minutes by using same logic.
But all depends on whether O2 have it already. Chris_K will know for sure...

Re: Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 07:46:58 GMT

Hi...I have a Tesco Mobile Z5 and I had 2 emails come direct from Sony saying it was available to download via the Sony PC Companion and then the next day again via email saying it was available OTA...

Have you tried connecting yours to a PC??

Re: Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update

MI5 — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 08:29:11 GMT

Usually PCC updates will come out before OTA, so worth checking.

Re: Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update

Albabarn — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 14:34:06 GMT

I anticipated a delay between Sony announcing the software and O2 making it available, would be good to have an idea how long it takes. Something that O2 could do in future, have a list somewhere showing expected release dates for Firmware updates.

I've checked the PC app, nothing showing so far, i'll check it a few times a week, see if anything comes through. If it does i'll share the love

Re: Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 13:53:22 GMT

Xperia Z5 is my 1st ever locked Android. I previously used Nokia Lumia 1020 and the updates came timely. I don't hold my breath for O2 and Sony delivering on time or even delivering small patches at all but who knows?

Re: Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update

viridis — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 13:54:30 GMT

Chill out, it's only a few weeks since Sony rolled generics.

Re: Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 12:52:05 GMT

Fair enough to keep patient, yeah it's not been long.

However, the speedy rollout of updates is becoming more and more important for Android from a security perspective. Every delay in the chain - Google getting a fix into AOSP, OEM's baking that into their skinned Android, then carriers passing network tests and adding their own "value-add" apps in delays the vulnerabilities being closed in end users ~~pocket computers~~ phones.

At the end of the day, if you want speedy Android updates, the'res currently only one solution : buy a Nexus.

Re: Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update

Cleoriff — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 13:08:36 GMT

Nope I will stick to Samsung thanks. I never have a problem waiting for any updates if honest....but that's just me

Re: Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update

viridis — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 13:29:45 GMT

Problems arise when security firms (hired by Google) find "theoretical" weaknesses in software then report their findings.
Then the press find out and blow the whole lot out of proportion.
This update fixes the stagefright exploit, which really hadn't even become an issue yet.

Re: Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update

jonsie — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 13:44:33 GMT

@viridis wrote:
Problems arise when security firms (hired by Google) find "theoretical" weaknesses in software then report their findings.
Then the press find out and blow the whole lot out of proportion.
This update fixes the stagefright exploit, which really hadn't even become an issue yet.

I haven't had the stagefright update as yet but the app says there's no problem. The problem is that the media love to frighten everyone and sensationalise things.. Journalism....gotta love it innit....

Re: Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update

Albabarn — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:40:14 GMT

To be honest, i'm looking for the update to come through for the system improvements (such as changes to the camera).

Alas, still no sign of it...

Re: Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update

viridis — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:44:39 GMT

@Albabarn what changes to the camera are you looking for?

Re: Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update

Albabarn — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:55:21 GMT

Apparently the update will allow the camera app to open quicker (just now there is a horrible lag I wouldn't expect from a phone running an 810). Also images should save faster, RAM optimisation, improvements to the fingerprint scanner software and some tweaks to help with overheating.

Re: Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update

viridis — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:56:59 GMT

Cool,
I did notice a bit of a delay, especially when pressing the camera button to open the app..

Re: Xperia Z5 - Firmware Update

Albabarn — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 08:43:56 GMT

Update rolled in early doors this morning. Initially i've found that the first camera load up is still a bit slow but after it's loaded it's quite fast. Going to do some more testing.