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(Update: Xperia Z2 and some tablets) Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact getting Lollipop update
August 08, 2025
Update, March 17:Sony has kicked off the rollout for theXperia Z2, theXperia Tablet Z3 Compact, and the Xperia Z2 Tablet (Wi-Fi and LTE). As perXperia Blog, Scandinavian and Baltic countries are getting the updates first. To check if you’re on the list, go to Settings>About phone.
Original post, March 16:
Just asrumored, Sony has finally kicked off the Lollipop upgrade for its Xperia devices, starting with the top of the line: the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact.
Related:Sony Xperia Z3 compact cases.
Sony has begun updating the Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact in Europe, with the Nordic and Baltic countries getting first dibs. As always, the actual availability of the update for your device will depend on your market, carrier, and specific model.
According to a posting on Sony’s official blog, the Lollipop (Android 5.0.2) update will bring the following enhancements to the software of the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact:
If you’re curious to see what Sony means by “fresh” and “minimalistic,” folks over atXDA(viaXperia Blog) have secured several screenshots of the new UI:
Sony hasn’t specified it again, but today’s post links to the listpublished back in Octoberof Xperia Z smartphone and tablets that will get to join the Lollipop club.
If you own a Sony device other than Xperia Z series, you’re probably wondering what Sony has in store for you, and we’re afraid we don’t have any good news on this front. Sony is mum about it, and it looks like thatnon-Xperia-Z devices will really be left behind.
Sony says updates for more Xperia Z devices will begin rolling out in “around two weeks’ time” so stay tuned for more.
What do you think of Sony’s Lollipop upgrade performance?
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