Install Official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Update To Sony Xperia Z Tablet; Firmware For LTE And HSPA+ Models Available

Sony has recently released official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update to Sony Xperia Z tablet.

Users of LTE and HSPA+ version of the Xperia ZR can now install official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update to their devices. Specifically, the software upgrades are available for Xperia ZR tablet with model number C5503 and C5502. The firmware for Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update is the same software rolled out by Sony for Xperia Z and ZL both, which according to IB Times, repairs perf_event exploit.

Indian site Know Your Mobile shared that the official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update can be downloaded using Sony PC Companion of Bridge for those who are using Mac.

Some of the features and enhancements to get when you install android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update to your Sony Xperia Z are the following:

  • Keyboard with gesture typing
  • Daydream screensavers
  • Notification power control
  • Wireless display support
  • Improvement on Accessibility features (e.g. triple tap for screen magnification, pan and zoom with two fingers)
  • New clock app
  • Always on VPN

If you are interested to install official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update to your Xperia Z tablet, there are some pre-requisites to follow:

  • Make sure that you have installed the correct USB driver for Sony Xperia Z Tablet on your PC to connect the device and transfer files successfully.
  • Two, enable USB debugging mode.
  • Xperia ZR tablet should have 80 percent battery level or more before you install the official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update. This is to avoid power drainage during the process, which can lead to automatic shutdown.
  • Use custom recovery tool like ClockWorkdMod or TWRP to create a backup of all the settings and important data installed on your Sony Xperia ZR.
  • Verify the model number of your Sony Xperia Z. Again, it will only work for Sony tablets with model number C5503 and C5502.

Once the device is all set for the update process, you can now proceed to the actual procedure of installing Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean to Sony Xperia ZR. Visit this post from International Business Times to learn the step-by-step methods to properly update your firmware.

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