When it comes to firmware updates Japanese manufacturer Sony Mobile is always quicker to join the party. Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 compact receive the same update last month now exactly after a month Xperia XZ1 family is joining the party. Earlier today, Sony has started rolling out Android 9.0 Pie update for Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact. The stock Pie update arrives as build 47.2.A.0.306, if you are already running Oreo firmware then you will be getting the new update carrying Android Pie sweetness along October 2018 security patch on the Xperia XZ1 twins. We have also posted the manual update process to install the Android Pie 47.2.A.0.306 FTF for Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact via Sony flashtool and xperifirm.
Android Pie 47.2.A.0.306 FTF for Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact: Firmware details
A few weeks back Sony announced it’s schedule to release Android Pie update for Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact in November, and now it seems the time has arrived. This is a stable Pie build which is rolling out for all devices around the Globe, the update brings goodies of Android Pie update including new Gesture Navigation, Adaptive Battery and Brightness, app actions based on the current context, Dark Mode, redesigned volume adjust settings and a lot more. Other goodies includes addition of Full HD 960fps slow-motion video in the camera app. As it is a major jump from Oreo to Pie, the update weighs over 1GB in size. If you are getting impatient to install Android Pie for Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact just head to the flashing process below.
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Download Android Pie 47.2.A.0.306 FTF for Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact
Before you begin the installation process, your phone’s battery should be charged up to 60%.
Create a safe backup of your data.
Process:
To download Android Pie FTF firmware file, you need to install the Xperifirm tool for that.
Here is our complete guide to Xperiafirm tool along proper instruction to install the firmware on your device.
That’s it! We hope you have successfully updated your device on the latest firmware. If you are facing any difficulty during the process, let us know because we are here to help you on that.
Happy Androiding