Just days after Sony released Android 4.2.2 for the Xperia Z and Xperia ZL, the company has now been able to do the same for the Xperia Tablet Z, their leading Android tablet. The new 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware is available via the PC Companion app as well as by SUS. What kinds of features and enhancements can we expect from the latest update from Sony? We have that for you after the jump.
Before we get into the changelog, a bit more detailed information for those of you who like to keep track of build numbers and other related info:
- Model number – Xperia Tablet Z SGP321
- Android – 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
- Baseband version – 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110057-39
- Build Number – 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware
- Kernel – 3.4.0-g3865184 BuildUser@BuildHost #1 Tue Jul 2 07:57:34 2013
According to the XperiaGuide team, new changes from the firmware include:
- Centered Soft Buttons on bottom.
- Notification bar on top instead of bottom.
- More like Phone UI instead of a tablet UI.
It remains to be seen what other changes are brought from this latest firmware update which we believe includes more enhancements and bug fixes. Once we find out, we’ll be sure to pass them along to you. If we missed something, feel free to let us know in the comments section below or use our Tips form and we’ll update the info accordingly.
Discuss:
What changes or fixes would you like to see come to the Sony Xperia Tablet Z with future firmware updates?