Sony rolls out Android 4.4 KitKat to Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact

Sony has officially announced that the Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact are now available to download the Android 4.4 update.



 As usual, the update brings some improvements and new features to these devices. Below are the official changelog from Sony:
- Android 4.4 KitKat - bringing performance & UI optimisation
- Added tweaked Status Bar and Quick Settings - more intuitive and customisable
- For Sony PlayStation 4 users - added the same sleek launch animation and livewallpaper across the lock and home screens to the devices

- Update Sony’s entire native app portfolio to the latest versions – bringing tweaked / improved / current experiences for Messaging, MyXperia, Smart Connect, Small apps, TrackID, TrackID TV, Sony Select, Smart Social Camera and more
- Sony’s Media apps: WALKMAN, Album and Movies, with Sony Entertainment Network cloud service integration* – a more converged and full Sony entertainment experience – Sony Entertainment Network & PlayMemories integration with a more intuitive UI, better download speeds, and more
- Unique custom interface experience: “Xperia Themes”, with downloadable UI packs from Sony Select – skin up to 280 assets across Xperia smartphone with a variety of styles, and more to follow soon

We are happy to hear that Sony has rolled out the Android 4.4 update to the devices. Meanwhile, Sony has also announced that the Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia Tablet Z and Xperia ZR will receive the update in mid-Q2. Sony has also confirmed that the Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia E1 and Xperia M2 will also getting KitKat treatment.

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