We’ve been informed by a handful of our readers that T-Mobile is finally rolling out Android Lollipop software updates for the Sony Xperia Z1S. Although T-Mobile’s software updates page still indicates that it is in “T-Mobile Testing”, the device’s own individual page does contain details of the update. Specifically, it’s Android 5.0.2 and weighs in at over 640MB in size. It also comes with … [read full article]
Following yesterday’s official unveiling of Android 5.0 Lollipop by Google, Sony has confirmed in a blog post today that it’s bringing the newest, sweetest version of Android to its Xperia Z lineup. The company confirms that it will be working hard to bring the update to its premium series as quickly as possible. “We’ll be making Sony Mobile’s Android “L” upgrade available for … [read full article]
Rooting carrier locked devices can often be a tricky task. Especially since almost all come with a locked bootloader. But Sony Xperia Z1s users will be glad to know their chosen device has been successfully rooted. The root exploit was found by XDA devs, jcase and beaups and announced yesterday on a XDA developers forum. Interestingly, it was found when the developers discovered an exploit for the Z2 and … [read full article]
Being on T-Mobile can often mean software updates coming a little later than they do elsewhere in the world, or sometimes on other U.S. carriers. Having been released late last year, the Xperia Z1s is yet to be updated to Android 4.4.2. But that could be about to change. XperiaBlog reports on some findings online at PTCRB showing certified software versions. … [read full article]
Sony announced its T-Mobile exclusive, the Xperia Z1S at CES in Las Vegas last week, and not it’s available to order from T-Mobile’s online store. It’s $0 down with 24 monthly payments of $22, making a total retail price of $528. It’ll be available in retail stores from January 22. Feature-wise, you’re looking at a waterproof device with a 5-inch, 1920×1080 … [read full article]
We heard rumors that Sony would be releasing a T-Mobile variant of the Xperia Z1. Indeed, Sony confirmed as much at its press release at CES this year. The Z1S is a T-Mobile exclusive and features slightly different specs compared to the Z1. It has a 5-inch, 1080p Triluminous display (not IPS), a larger 3,000mAh battery, 20.7 megapixel camera, Snapdragon … [read full article]
A leaked image from the ever-prolific public informant, @evleaks, suggests that the smaller version of the Xperia Z1 will be landing on U.S. stores. The Sony Xperia Z1S may be smaller than the flagship, but its specs still pack a punch. Featuring a quad-core 2.2GHz processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB of storage, a 20.7 MP camera and a 2,300mAh battery. Most of these specs match the … [read full article]
