After several months of testing, Sony has progressively released the final update of Android 6.0.1 for its main Sony Xperia Z models . A few weeks ago, the free Sony Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3 received this version. Today it is the turn of the Sony Xperia Z3 and Sony Xperia Z3 Compact from Vodafone, which, as announced by the red operator in its official forum, can now start to have the latest version of Google's mobile platform.
In this way, if you are a user of a Sony Xperia Z3 or Xperia Z3 Compact from Vodafone, you should look at the screen of your device because you could suddenly receive a pop-up message indicating that the update to Android 6.0.1 is now available to download. In any case, if not, you already know that you can go to the Settings section , About the device, Software update and download manually. It can be done via OTA, which means that you will not need anything more than having a WiFi connection. Of course, try to find yourself in one that is stable and fast.
As always happens in this type of case, it is highly recommended that you make a backup copy of all the data you have on your device, so that you have everything safe in case there is a problem during the installation process. It shouldn't happen, but prevention is always better than cure. If you don't have space on your hard drive, it is best to use cloud storage services such as Google Drive or Dropbox. On the other hand, it is also essential that you have more than fifty percent battery at the time of the update.
Android 6.0.1 will give the Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact from Vodafone all the stability they need. This new version allows devices to perform better and manage battery consumption more efficiently. Among other things due to the new Doze feature, a smart new way to save power on your phone. But in addition, these models will be able to individually manage their applications or also make use of the new Google Now On Tap assistant, a new way of obtaining information from what you see on the screen.
The Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact have been on the market for some time. They were announced in September 2014 and are part of the company's mid-range. While the first of which has a screen IPS of 5.2 inches, which achieves a resolution Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels), the second panel is fitted with a 4.6 - inch HD. Both are powered by a Snapdragon 801 processor, a quad-core chip that runs at a clock speed of 2.5 GHz, supported by a memory of 3 and 2 GB respectively. They also have a main camera sensor Exmor RS of 20 megapixelswith a lens aperture set to 1 / 2.3 ”³ and a maximum exposure of ISO-12800.