Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Arrives for Sony Xperia Z1s on T-Mobile

by Sohrab Osati | May 28, 2015 | 0 comments
Sohrab Osati

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It’s been teased for months, but T-Mobile is officially bring the latest OS from Google to the Sony Xperia Z1s. Specifically, starting today, you can download Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on the Xperia Z1s via OTA software update. This will move the build number from 14.4.B.0.56 to version 14.5.B.0.236. If you’re not sure about your build number, follow these steps:

  1. From any Home screen, tap Applications.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap About phone.
  4. View the Build Number.

There is still no word on when the Xperia Z3 will receive Android 5.0 Lollipop but with the Z1s have just received the latest OS, the update for the Z3 isn’t likely far off. After the jump, instructions on how to download Lollipop.

Requirements to update

  • Baseband 14.4.B.0.56
  • Wi-Fi or data connection
  • 50% or higher battery life
  • Available memory (File size is 641.6 MB)

Download and install software update

Update software from the phone

To check for updates and download the update from the Sony servers, follow these steps:

  1. From the Home screen, tap the All apps  key.
  2. Scroll and tap Update center.
  3. Tap the System tab.
  4. Tap on the available update, then tap .

Update software from a computerTo download updates for your phone and install them using a computer, follow these steps:

  1. Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not already installed.
  2. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
  3. Computer: Launch the PC Companion application. After a few moments, PC Companion detects your device and searches for new software for it.
  4. Device: When notifications appear in the status bar, follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the relevant software updates. 

Manually download and install software update

  1. From your Home screen, tap the All apps  key.
  2. Find and tap Update Center.
  3. Select the desired application or system update and tap , or tap  to download all application updates.

Discuss:

If you’ve installed Android 5 on your Xperia Z1s, what do you think of the update?

[Via T-Mobile]