Install Official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update To Sony Xperia SP: LTE And HSPA+ Variants Receives Firmware 12.0.A.2.245

An official Android Jelly Bean update finally reaches Sony Xperia SP.

International Business Times reported that Sony has already rolled out the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Xperia SP. The firmware 12.0.A.2.245 is specifically intended for the HSPA+ and LTE versions of the Sony Xperia SP, with model numbers C5302 and CB303 respectively.

Some of the new features and changes brought by the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update are the transparent notification bar or the menu bar, changes in the settings in the notification bar, a new user interface and a host of small apps. The official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update also solves bug issues in the previous firmware update.

Grabbed from IBTimes, here is a list of what you can get when you install Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update to your Sony Xperia SP.

• Quick Settings option added (From Xperia Z Android 4.2.2)
• Semi-Transparent bars added in soft keys panel-menu bar and notification bar (on Homescreen)
• 766MB of RAM available
• Home screen still redraws on booting up
• White Balance Mode option of camera seems distorted (a bug)
• Soft keys button bar black now (which was grey in previous firmware)
• Wi-Fi issues are fixed
• Touch more responsive (unusual touch response bug fixed)

Moreover, if you have convinced yourself that you want to install Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update to your Sony Xperia SP through the manual installation process, there are some important reminders to take note of before you proceed:  

Make sure the USB drivers installed on your computer is compatible so Sony Xperia SP.

Enable USB debugging mode on your device so you can use Android SDK with it.

Use ClockWorkMod or TWRCP to create a backup of data and personal settings stored on your Sony Xperia SP.

Make sure that the battery has 80% battery charge or higher before you install Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update.

Double check the model number of your device as the firmware for Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update will only work for Sony Xperia SP with model number, either the C5302 or the CB303.

Visit this link for the complete and comprehensive tutorial on how to install Android 4.1.2 Jell y Bean update on your Sony Xperia SP.