Sony Mobile has updated the firmware for its mid-rangers, adding the September 2018 Android security patches for the Xperia XA2 range and the budget Xperia L2. The Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra and XA2 Plus has seen its build number move to 50.1.A.13.83.
A quick heads-up for owners of the Xperia XZ2, XZ2 Compact and XZ2 Premium, Sony is now rolling a new firmware update adding the 1 September 2018 Android security patches. This follows-on from the Xperia XZ1 series/XZ Premium update this morning. The latest update moves the build number from 51.1.A.11.26 to version 51.1.A.11.51. If you've noticed any other changes, let us know in the comments below.
Sony Mobile is now pushing the latest firmware update for the Xperia XZ Premium and XZ1 family, moving the build number from 47.1.A.12.270 to version 47.1.A.16.20. This latest update includes the 1 September 2018 Android security patches. So no Android Pie just yet, but it has been caught testing on the Xperia XZ Premium, so hopefully Sony will meet its November deadline.
Sony Mobile has been rolling a new firmware update for the Xperia XZ and XZs smartphones over the last week or so. The update moves the build number from 41.3.A.2.157 to version 41.3.A.2.171, and adds the 1 August 2018 Android security patches.
Sony Mobile is currently rolling a new firmware update for the Xperia X and X Compact, which moves the build number from 34.4.A.2.97 to version 34.4.A.2.107, and includes the 1 August 2018 Android security patches.
For owners of the budget Xperia L1 handset, you'll be glad to hear that the firmware has been updated to 43.0.A.7.70 (from version 43.0.A.7.55). Unfortunately there is no movement in the Android version (it still remains on Android 7.0), but at least the security patches have been update to 5 August 2018. If you've downloaded the update, let us know how you're getting on in the comments below.
Sony Mobile is rolling a new firmware update for the Xperia XZ Premium and Xperia XZ1 moving the build number from 47.1.A.12.235 to version 47.1.A.12.270, and adding the 1 August 2018 security patches in the process. So far, the update for the Xperia XZ1 Compact is not live, but it should be following shortly. We haven't noticed any other changes, but if you've updated, please let us know your impressions in the comments below.
If you own the Xperia XA2 or the Xperia XA2 Ultra then you'll be glad to hear that there is a new firmware released moving the build number from 50.1.A.10.40 to version 50.1.A.10.51. The latest update includes the 1 July 2018 Android security patch. Some users reported Bluetooth problems on the last update, but initial indications are these are not resolved with this firmware. If you have downloaded the update, let us know your impressions in the comments below.
Sony Mobile is rolling out a new firmware update for the Xperia X and XZ series that updates the phones with July 2018 Android security patches. The Xperia X and X Compact sees their build number from 34.4.A.2.85 to version 34.4.A.2.97.
Sony Mobile is currently rolling out a new firmware update for its flagship Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact devices. The new firmware moves the build from 51.1.A.4.225 to version number 51.1.A.4.265, which includes the July 2018 Android security patches. If you have updated to the latest version, let us know if you've noticed any other changes in the comments below.
Sony Mobile has updated the Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact to new firmware build number 47.1.A.12.235 (from 47.1.A.12.205), which adds July 2018 Android security patches. The update is currently rolling to all handsets, including the dual SIM variants. If you've noticed other changes, please let us know in the comments below.
Sony Mobile has updated the Xperia XA2 and XA2 Ultra mid-range smartphones with a new firmware update that moves the build number from 50.1.A.5.59 to version 50.1.A.10.40. These models were previously on March 2018 security patches, which have now been updated to June 2018 security patches. No other changes have been noticed. But if you've updated, do let us know your impressions below.
Sony is on a roll at the moment in terms of updating their handsets to the latest June 2018 security patches. Today, we are seeing an update to the Xperia X and X Compact, which moves the build number from 34.4.A.2.70 to 34.4.A.2.85.
The next in Sony's roster of Xperia smartphones to be updated to the latest 1 June 2018 Android security patches are the Xperia XZ, Xperia XZs and Xperia X Performance. This follows on from a similar for the Xperia XZ1 and XZ2 families in the last few days.