Android Kitkat 4.4 For Sony Xperia Z, Xperia ZL & Xperia ZR

Google recently rolled out Android Kitkat 4.4 and Japanese giant Sony has already revealed the OS updation schedule for premium Sony Xperia handsets like Xperia Z, Xperia ZR and Xperia ZL. IT looks like Sony strictly making sure that all the updates are rolling out before the competitors and they even have a blueprint to make sure that even mediocre devices like Xperia S and Xperia SP will get the Kitkar 4.4.

Kitkat 4.4 for Sony Xperia Z, Z1,  ZL, ZR

As per the latest entry on Sony's blog, first few device to get the Android 4.4 would be Sony Xperia Z - rival device of Samsung Galaxy S4 which also a waterproof android phone by Sony,  Xperia ZL and Xperia Z1.

Along with other Z devices, a phablet Z Ultra as well as Z1- Honami will get the 4.4 OS update.Google Android has already announced that the 4.4 KitKat is designed and created in such a way that it can even run on devices with 512 MB of RAM. The OS 15% efficient and needs lesser battery to run.

Phones getting Jellybean 4.3

Before Jumping to Kitkat updates, Sony will first bring the 4.3 Jellybean updates for the top tier devices. Along with those devices, Xperia T, Xperia TX and Xperia V will be lines up for OS update 4.3.

There is a good chance that Sony might bring these update for devices like Sony Xperia S, Xperia SP, Xperia M, Xperia C butfor the time being there's no official word about these updates.

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Download HTC One jellybean 4.2.2 OTA Update

UK gets HTC One 4.2.2 OTA Update

While you are having fun with HTC one, HTC has rolled out jellybean 4.2.2 update for HTC one M7. The Taiwanese manufacturer's own country is the first one to get the recent update. Let us remind you that it is the biggest update after releasing this device the Q1 of 2013. The update is available over the air (OTA ) and you can get you phone updated even from the HTC service centers.

How to get Jellybean 4.2.2 OTA update for HTC One

Currently 4.2.2 update with version 2.24.401.1 is available for few countries in Europe and Asia. There is no official word about it's availability in larger markets like US and canada. We are looking forward to get update for entire Europe by the end of this month. The total update size is around 410 MBs.

We will keep updating list of countries for which 4.2.2 update is available. currently update has been rolled out in following countries.
UK, Singapore (14 July 2013)
Poland, Denmark and Sweden,Serbia,Latvia (5 July 2013)

Let's see how can you download and get update on your phone. You need to check if your phone has already received a notification for update. Just go to settings >> about >> software updates. you should be able to see a new update waiting for you. If you are lucky and you see a notification then just get your One M7 updated via wi-fi.

Such OTA updates might take more or less depending on your batch number. If you own a carrier-branded HTC One then it will take more time for the specific carriers to update their services.

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Android OS 4.1 jellybean update for Samsung chat B5330 : Download using kies

Samsung has just rolled out its Android 4.1 Jellybean update for Samsung Chat B5330. The Samsung chat is a QWERTY keypad and touchscreen Android smart phone from Samsung. It's a good sign for other low-end phone users as they are getting the latest OS updates. You can download the update for your Samsung Chat phone using Samsung Kies software. The update is also available over-the-air so you can update your firmware right from your phone.

How to update Jellybean 4.1 on Samsung Chat phone

The new update has a serial code  B5330XXUBMD2. Once your device is ready for an update, you'll get a notification to download and install it. You can manually update the phone via Settings >> About Phone >> Software Update >> Update. This update will bring some of the latest features of Android to this QWERTY phone. We're expecting to see lot of improvements over the 4.0 ICS but not all the features like multiwindow screen - split screen will be supported by the phone as it might not have enough power to run them.

The total size of the update is 322 MB and the update is being rolled out in phases as usual. So if you don't see an update notification in your phone then you can go to the authorized Samsung Service Center and get your phone updated with the latest OS. 

Generally the low and mid tier smart phones are usually left on the older operating systems but it seems like Samsung is starting to give more importance to its more popular phones irrespective of their market price.

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