Android 4.4.2 KitKat: Sony Xperia Z2, Sony Z2 Tablet Get Update

Android 4.4.2 KitKat: Sony Xperia Z2, Sony Z2 Tablet Get Update
Android 4.4.4 KitKat has rolled out for a number of devices in the past few weeks, but some users are complaining there's bugs that still need to be ironed out. The update was released for several devices just days after Android 4.4.3 KitKat came out. A photo of Google's new Android mascot - in KitKat flavor. (Courtesy Google)
Jack Phillips
5/26/2014
Updated:
7/18/2015

The Sony Xperia Z2 and Z2 tablet just got a software update from Sony for Android 4.4.2 KitKat.

Xperiablog says that “a new firmware update is currently rolling out to owners of the Sony Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet. The update moves the build number to 17.1.1.A.0.402. We don’t know the exact improvements that have been pushed through so far, if you’ve updated let us know what changes you’ve noticed below.”

It adds: “Initial reports suggest an improvement in touchscreen sensitivity and performance enhancements. Whether the Xperia Z2′s 4K recording performance has been optimised to avoid shutdowns remains to be seen. “

According to the blog, the update is available for both the D6502 (HSPA+) and D6503 (LTE) Xperia Z2 versions. The Z2 Tablet’s LTE (SGP521) and Wi-Fi variants (SGP511/SGP512) have the update as well.

The Android 4.4 KitKat update was rolled out for the new Xperia phones, including the Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact, and Xperia Z Ultra, according to Gadgets NDTV.

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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