Now Sony Xperia Z1 gets Android 4.4.2 Globally

Sony has finally started updating its last year Xperia flagship, the Xperia Z1 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat globally, this comes as a treat for all the customers who felt left behind as Samsung and HTC already updated their 2013 flagships to KitKat. The update will as usual roll out in phases so don’t get bothered if you aren’t presently downloading it, its on its way. The software version for this update is 14.3.A.0.681 in case you wan’t to confirm before downloading, the features are listed below so be sure you check those out.

Features in the Android 4.4.2 update for Xperia Z1

• Android 4.4.2 KitKat Operating System
• Revamped Camera Application
• Improved Image Production compared to previous version
• Enhanced Email Application
• Performance Boost
• Better Multitasking
• More Run-time with improved Battery Performance
• Bug Fixes

If you wish to check for the update manually then you can do so by going to Settings > About phone > Software updates. If your Xperia Z1 is carrier bound then it may take a little more time for this update to be available to you as it has to be approved and tested by your respective carrier prior to the release.