Sony Mobile is seeding the official Android 4.4.4 KitKat update for Xperia Z2 smartphone and Xperia Z2 Tablet. However, reports revealed that downloading the firmware via Sony PC Companion can be problematic but functions normally via Update Centre.

Official Android 4.4.4 KitKat Update For Sony Xperia Z2 And Xperia Z2 Tablet Downloading Issue

Official Android 4.4.4 KitKat update with firmware build 23.0.1.A.0.167 for Sony Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet suffers a downloading issue via Sony PC Companion - a PC suite for Windows computers. According to XperiaBlog, many users are frustrated due to the issue of unable to download the new firmware version using a computer. Users can suffer either an error message or stopped download progress. No reports have been filed yet on Sony Bridge for Mac computers.

The only option left in order to update the Sony Xperia Z2 smartphone and Xperia Z2 Tablet automatically is by using the Update Centre app. Firmware build version 23.0.1.A.0.167 running Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS has the size of 313.8 MB revealed by the Update Centre app that means users will need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network for stable downloading speed.

1. Make sure that the battery level of the device is at least 50 per cent for the firmware to be installed.

2. Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network for downloading. Use mobile data to simply check for the new firmware version. A notification usually prompts the user of any software updates.

3. Once connected to the Wi-Fi, go to the Application Menu and select Update Centre app.

4. Go to System tab to view the new firmware available. Download new software update.

5. The device will restart during installation which is completely normal.

Official Change Logs of Android 4.4.4 KitKat For Sony Xperia Z2 And Xperia Z2 Tablet

Android 4.4.4 KitKat update for Sony Xperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet brings several new features to performance and user experience. New audio engines have been added such as Hi-Resolution Audio for both PCM and DSD files and Sony DSEE HX for WALKMAN app compatible with MP3, AAC and Music Unlimited tunes.

Support for Remote Play for PlayStation 4 is now available but users will need to have a DUALSHOCK4 Controller to utilise the service. Several camera apps have been added as well including Sound Photo, AR Fun, Multi Camera and Face In.

Exclusive Xperia Z3 software for power management called Ultra STAMINA Mode for longer battery life, new smart features on Quick Settings and Record Screen to record video of the display. Also, Android 4.4.4 KitKat update includes the support for Sony SmartWear devices such as SmartBand, SmartBand Talk and SmartWatch 3.