Sony Xperia Z Ultra GPe Android 4.4 Update Now Available
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition Android 4.4 update is now available.
The device will receive the latest version of the software which is Android 4.4.2. It is 444MB and brings some serious bug fixes to the Xperia Z Ultra GPe.
The security settings menu was inaccessible at first-- users were unable to uninstall apps from the device, clearing data in an app caused forced closures, and using voice commands in Google Now was riddled with various small issues. Google has acknowledged these bugs and has hopefully corrected some of them with the new software.
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The Android 4.3, JellyBean update for the Sony Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra began rolling out this week.
Sony originally promised that it would be available for the two devices starting in either November or December and the company seemed to stick by its word. The roll out has officially begun and should be available via automatic notification.
The new update brings some Sony-specific changes to the device along with Android 4.3. The interface has been improved and Sony native apps have been updated. The Xperia Z Ultra will get the Sony Smart Social Camera that was first introduced on the Z1.
Sony stated that the update will bring better integration between Movies, Walkman and Album apps and is cloud-based network. Users will also be able to further customize the UI using "Xperia Themes."
Some users should start receiving the update as early as today. Launch times will vary depending on carriers and the region. Sony promises to roll out the software other devices such as the Xperia and Xperia ZL in the near future. Users that don't receive a notification to update can check for it manually in the Settings menu.
