From time to time, the company's developers create new firmware versions to update Sony Xperia smartphones. New versions bring some changes in software, allowing for better performance and overall functioning of the device. I have repeatedly received questions about how to install the update on Sony Xperia different models, how to update the device when a new firmware version has arrived or restore the smartphone if some kind of malfunction occurs in its operation.
Over-the-air installation
The simplest method that does not need detailed explanation. When your smartphone is connected to the Internet (preferably stable Wi-Fi), it will independently conduct a quick analysis for updates, or you can do this by going to Settings - About phone - Software update or by logging into the Update Center application. There you will see whether there is a software update and if there is one, then just click on the arrow, after which it will download and automatic update. Everything is simple and without unnecessary hassle. The smartphone battery must be charged at least 50% at the time of installation.
Update usingPCCompanion
I usually update my Sony Xperia Z2 using the branded one and recommend it to you this method. I should immediately note that the battery needs to be charged to at least 50% in order for the application to allow the update.
And so, just connect your Sony Xperia to personal computer, on which the specified application is installed, after which it will automatically check for an update and if there is one, it will notify you. Even if you accidentally close the information window, don’t worry, because at the top there will be a message in large font indicating “Phone/tablet software update available” by clicking on which you will proceed to install it, or go to the “Support Zone” menu item - in “Software update” phone\tablet” click “Start”.
After this, the whole process is intuitive and simple - just read what is written, what stage is going on, and click buttons like “Next”, “Accept”, “Yes” and the like, agreeing to the conditions. There should be no problems here; below are screenshots of the process.
After this, a window like the one below will appear and the smartphone will turn off, then the update will begin.
At the end of the process, you will be asked to disconnect the phone from the USB cable and turn it on, and by clicking on the “Next” button you will be notified that the update operation is complete.
Software recovery inSonyXperia
Previously, the SUS (Sony Update Service) application was used for recovery, but after its support was discontinued, this is now done using the same PC Companion. There are different situations when you need to restore the system to its original working state. For example, something began to work poorly, it went wrong, and so on. There are many situations where it is possible to return to normal operating condition only through restoration. Please note that this will erase all data from the memory of your smartphone or tablet!
And so, to restore the Sony Xperia, connect it to the PC, launch “Companion” and go to “Support Zone” - in “Phone/tablet software update”, click “Start”. You will be notified that the device has latest firmware, however, if problems occur, you can restore it.
More experienced users can also use FlashTool to install firmware from a ready-made FTF file -
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This summer I decided to buy myself a new one mobile phone. My old mobile phone was from the company Sony Ericsson(W810i Walkman) and I was completely satisfied with the quality of work and functionality. It served me for more than 5 years and, as I always say, it will even survive a nuclear war. That's why I decided to buy a new device from Sony Ericsson. I chose the Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray phone. This phone suited me in every way. It has a stylish design, is small in size (most modern phones are so large that I can’t figure out how to fit them in my pocket), and has a lot of bells and whistles (GPS, Wi-Fi, 3G and much more). And most importantly - Xperia on the Android platform, which has its roots in the UNIX family. The phone came with Android 2.0.4 by default. Naturally, I thought about how I could properly update Android on the Sony Ericsson Xperia in order to get the latest software in my device. As it turned out, the company thought of everything for me and there were no special difficulties.
Official Android update for Sony Ericsson Xperia
1. First, you need to install the necessary software and drivers to connect your phone to your computer. To do this, connect the phone and PC using the USB cable that comes with the kit. After this, a notification will appear on your phone prompting you to install PC Companion. We agree and a new device with files for installing PC Companion will appear in “My Computer”. If there is no notification, then in the phone settings, check the box next to “Install PC Companion”. For me this option is located in “Settings - Connection Settings” 2. Then install the program on your computer. 3. Launch PC Companion and it will check for the presence of an official android updates for Xperia. The program found that I can update Android to version 4.0.4. I agreed and installed the updates. During the update process, necessary prompts will appear to help you. That's all. Following these three simple steps, I updated the firmware on my Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray.Unofficial firmware Sony Ericsson Xperia
In addition to updating your Android to the official firmware, you can also hack your phone by installing a different firmware on it. As a rule, this is done in order to unlock the Boot zone (bootloader) and install a custom kernel to unlock root access in phone. There are many advantages to unlocked root. The system can be significantly optimized: removal options open up system programs, editing the processor frequency (which will have a positive effect on battery life) and much more. But there are also disadvantages. After hacking an Android, you lose the warranty on your phone. Also, when unlocking the boot record, special unique keys are erased, by which the service center firstly determines that the phone has been hacked, and secondly, access to some good apps. One of these is TrackID. After hacking, TrackID does not work because... it is tied to these keys. Here he is, my handsome man! Meet Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KulyxtauGAoWhen you buy a smartphone from Sony, you get a stylish and powerful gadget with a fresh operating system. But half a year, a year passes, and now the version of Android on the mobile phone ceases to be relevant, and it itself begins to lag. Fortunately, the solution to this problem is quite simple, just perform an update. We suggest taking a closer look at how to update the Android version on a Sony Xperia phone.
There's a new update for your phone, but you don't know how to install it? There are three main ways:
- Update via the Android settings menu (over the air).
- Installing the update through the phone's Recovery menu.
- Update using a computer (using a proprietary program from the developer).
Each of these methods has its own advantages. Let us remind you that you need to create a backup copy of your data. cloud storage or on a PC, since as a result of the update various problems arise: power outage, “crooked” software installation, etc. This will lead to the loss of files contained in the mobile phone's memory.
Installing updates using your phone's settings menu
The easiest way to install updates on Sony Xperia c2305, Aqua and other models is, of course, over the air. Note that you will need a Wi-fi connection, since mobile internet The traffic may end, the connection may be lost, etc. We have already mentioned the dangers of interrupting a smartphone update, so it’s better not to risk it. In addition, in the software update settings, you can check the box next to the item: “use Wi-fi connection to download data.”
So, to successfully update the Android OS version on a Sony mobile phone through the settings menu, you will need:
- Open the main phone settings menu. This can be done by clicking on the corresponding icon in the notification shade or from the home screen.
- Find the “about device” tab.
- Select “software update” and update the mobile phone OS.
You can enable them in the update tab automatic search. Thanks to this, the system will promptly notify about the release of new firmware versions. The update process itself may take from 2 to 20 minutes, and the smartphone will be rebooted several times. And then successful completion and the next reboot, a corresponding notification will appear on the mobile phone screen.
Update via the Recovery menu
Sometimes it is impossible to enter the settings menu on your phone. There are times when updates do not arrive over the air, but it is known that there should be one. In such cases, you can contact service center, because it is possible that the mobile phone is damaged. But it’s much easier to try installing the update through a special recovery menu. It is “sewn” into every Android smartphone, regardless of the operating system itself, thanks to which it allows you to influence it.
Update via Recovery
In order to update Sony Xperia m5 Dual, z3 Compact and other smartphones to Android version 6.0, you will need:
- download the archive with the update file from the official website of the developer;
- copy it to a memory card or anywhere in the phone’s built-in storage;
- turn off your mobile phone and go into recovery mode. To do this, you need to simultaneously press the volume up or down buttons + the power button. Further navigation in Recovery is carried out using the same keys;
- The names of the items in the Recovery menu differ depending on the device model, but the meaning is the same: you need the “Apply update” item;
- select “Choose from internal storage” or “Choose from sdcard” depending on where you saved the archive with the firmware;
- Now you need to open the folder with the firmware and click on it to start the update installation process.
After successfully installing the update, you need to return to the main Recovery menu and select Reboot system now. The phone will reboot now with the new OS version. Please note that updating your phone using this method will take less time than over the air. This happens due to the presence of a ready-made archive on the phone that does not need to be downloaded.
You can see an example of installing firmware on a Sony Xperia phone via Recovery in the video below.
Update via computer
Like all developers mobile devices, Sony specialists have provided the ability to update via a computer. In addition to the PC and mobile phone itself, you will need a USB cable for connection and a special proprietary PC Companion program for synchronization. We recommend downloading it from the Sony Xperia website. By the way, it has a nice and convenient interface, and also allows you to perform many actions on your phone from a PC. After everything is ready, you should start installing updates, to do this:
- connect the turned on phone to the computer via a USB cable;
- launch the PC Companion program on the PC. Then we wait a few seconds until the utility detects the connected smartphone and searches for new software for it;
- We look at the mobile phone screen and if notifications appear in the status bar, we start installing updates;
- We follow the standard installation instructions that are displayed on the screen of the mobile device.
Proprietary utility interface
As in the two previous cases, we restart the smartphone to check the installation of the update. If everything is done correctly, a corresponding notification will appear on the mobile phone screen. If desired, using the PC Companion program, you can make a backup copy of your data, which is convenient and necessary when updating the firmware.
Software installation via PC
Sony Xperia Z1 you can easily upgrade to latest version OS using both stock and custom firmware. Next, we will describe in detail all the available options, as well as the necessary preparatory steps, by completing which you will update your Sony Xperia Z1.
The simplest and most affordable option is OTA updates. Such updates in automatic mode are sent to your smartphone, and are installed in just a couple of touches. At the same time, all settings and personal data remain in place. The second option is manual installation official updates. In this case, you need to wipe, so all personal data should be saved as backup copies. This method is necessary if official updates have hit the network, but for your Sony Xperia Z1 is not yet available. Manual installation is also suitable for fixing some errors and restoring the warranty after using a custom ROM.
Additionally, you can update operating system smartphone using custom firmware. In this case Sony Xperia Z1 will get a completely new one user interface, various unique features, as well as an optimized version of the OS, which has more high performance and reduced energy costs. To install custom firmware, you will also need to make a wipe, so the preparatory stage includes creating backups, this time not only of important data, files and settings, but also of the OS itself in the form Nandroid backup. In addition, you need to get root access and install a custom Recovery image.
For the second and third methods you also need:
- disable antivirus protection on the computer;
- enable USB debugging;
- charge Sony Xperia Z1;
- use an update file that is specifically designed for Sony Xperia Z1;
- realize that all responsibility for the operation lies with you.
Updating Sony Xperia Z1 using OTA
1. Connect Sony Xperia Z1 to the WiFi network.
2. In settings, open the item that contains information about the smartphone.
3. Select the sub-item with information about the firmware version.
4. If there are OTA updates, download and install them.
Update Sony Xperia Z1 manually
1. Download the update file for your Sony Xperia Z1 from the official website Sony.
2. Download and install Flashtool on your PC. You can download it.
3. Copy the .ftf update file to the Firmware folder that is related to XPERIA Flashtool.
4. Open Flashtool program and find the update file for Xperia Z1.
5. Turn off your smartphone.
6. When Flashtool notifies you that Sony Xperia Z1 needs to be connected, connect the smartphone to the PC using USB while holding down the volume down button.
7. Wait for the update process to complete.
Updating Sony Xperia Z1 using
1. Once again we remind you about root and recovery, without which installing the firmware is impossible.
2. Now you can download the update file, which is intended for Sony Xperia Z1.
3. Also, do not forget about Google services, which may not be in custom firmware.
4. Do not unpack both archives, just move them to your smartphone.
5. Turn off Sony Xperia Z1 and start recovery mode.
6. Make a wipe: wipe data factory reset, wipe cache partition And wipe dalvick cache.
7. Install the update file: install zip from SD card + choose zip from SD card.
8. Do the same steps for Google services.
9. Restart your smartphone: reboot system now.
How to update Sony Xperia via computer
Every smartphone user sooner or later has to update the firmware of their device to a newer one for some reason. Also, owners of Sony Xperia phones are no exception. If you experience any problems with your smartphone, you should contact a Sony repair shop.
There are many in various ways smartphone updates. One of the most common is the update method via a computer.
How to update Sony Xperia via computer
First, you need to download a program to work with the Sony Xperia gadget on your computer through the official website. This procedure may take you some time.
After you have downloaded the application, install it (click on the downloaded file) and wait.
Now, you need to connect your phone with at least 50% charge to the computer using usb cable. In the device itself, you need to switch the curtain down (move), then select USB debugging.
Once your smartphone is connected, the Sony PC Companion app will launch and notify you when new version firmware, if available.
After the program has identified your device, all the functionality of this program should open to you. And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to update the device to the latest existing (current) firmware. To do this, simply start the process by clicking on special. start button.
Next, follow the assistant's prompts; step-by-step implementation of the recommendations will allow you to install the update for your Sony Xperia correctly, which will avoid any further troubles in the operation of the device.
It is very important not to disconnect the phone or perform any manipulations with it. The assistant will also remind you of this.
Once the process is complete, you will be prompted to disconnect your Sony Xperia from the cable and turn it on.
We hope that our article was useful to you and after you have read it, you will not have any problems with further update processes! I wish you success!
