The Android Marshmallow beta update is rolling for for Sony Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Z2. These devices are expected to get the full version of the operating system soon.
Sony is releasing the Android Marshmallow beta update for Sony Xperia Z2, Z3, Z3 Compact with the model numbers D6503, D6603 and D5803 respectively, according to XperiaBlog. The build number of the update is 23.5.A.1.203 and comes with more than 400 fixes for numerous bugs.
Users had complained about the private number bug to the company and this patch comes with a fix for the same. It also comes with the feature to transfer apps and files from the device to the microSD card.
The update is rolling out in a gradual manner for all the users who signed up for the Xperia Android Marshmallow Beta Program. The users can check their devices to see if they are prompted to download the update or not. To do so, they need to go to Settings> About Device> About Software Update.
In case the user is prompted to download the Xperia Android Marshmallow Beta update then they need to connect their device to an unmetered and stable Wi-Fi connection. They also need to plug their device to a power source if the battery levels are less than 50 percent for an uninterrupted download experience.
Earlier, Sony released the Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 update for other Xperia devices such as Xperia Z2 tablet, Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Premium and Xperia Z3+ in some countries like India, Canada and the United States. Some models of Sony Xperia Z2, Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact also received the update in these countries.
Sony is also planning to release the Android Marshmallow update for Xperia C4, Xperia M4 Aqua, C5 Ultra, Z4 Tablet and Xperia M5. These devices are expected to get the update by the end of June.
Android Marshmallow comes with numerous exciting features like Now on Tap and customized runtime permisssions, according to BGR. It also comes with vertical scrolling, a new Settings app, enhanced boot time animation and the Doze feature, which increases the battery life of the device.
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