The Sony Xperia XZ Premium, XZ1 and XZ1 Compact are starting to receive Android 9 Pie, the latest version of the platform. The update, which carries build number 47.2.A.0.306, includes new features in terms of the camera user interface , 1080p 960fps slow motion recording, and HDR enhancement for videos. It also comes with the October security patch.
The normal thing is that the new update begins to be rolled out gradually in the different regions where the devices are marketed. This means that you probably haven't received it on yours yet. When the time comes you will know it through a pop-up message on the screen of your Xperia, which will notify you that Android 9 Pie is now available. You already know that you can check it yourself from the settings section, about the system, software updates. As is usual, the update is downloaded via OTA, which means that you will not need any cables to do it, just have an Internet connection.
With Android 9, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium, XZ1 and XZ1 Compact can enjoy some interesting news. One of the most outstanding is a new camera interface with which we can get more out of the captures. In addition, the 960fps slow motion feature is included in Full HD (to date it was only available in HD 720p). The update also adds X-Reality to the HDR of the panel of these teams, which will further improve the color and brightness when viewing multimedia content.
To all this we must add the October security patch and the own improvements that are available with Android 9 Pie. This new version has a performance and battery improvement. The system is getting smarter and now has App Actions, which streamlines daily tasks to the maximum. Likewise, Pie also comes with an adaptive brightness system, which learns what the user's preferences are regarding the brightness of the screen. Apart from improving this section, it also allows you to save battery.
