New firmware (32.2.A.0.305) rolling for Xperia Z5 family [Update: Z3+ too]

A small update has started to roll to the Sony Xperia Z5 range which moves the build number from 32.2.A.0.253 to version 32.2.A.0.305. This remains Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow firmware, but updates the Android security patches to 1 August 2016 (versus 1 April 2016 previously ).

It also introduces the ‘soft charging’ or ‘charging optimization’ feature, which we first saw in Beta firmware earlier in the year. This feature is designed to optimise your battery life.



Other changes, according to the changelog, include enhanced audio volume in notifications/ringtones and improved handling of Bluetooth devices. If you have downloaded the update, feel free to post some pictures and comments below. We will provide FTF firmware links in due course.

Update: The update is now rolling to the Xperia Z3+ too, we would also expect it to hit the Z4 Tablet shortly.

Xperia Z3+/Z5 series firmware build 32.2.A.0.305 changelog

– The latest security enhancements included

– All of our latest bug fixes and improvements

– Audio volume enhanced in notifications and ringtones

– Improved handling of Bluetooth connected devices

DOWNLOAD FTF firmware for Xperia Z3+/Z4/Z5 family – Android 6.0.1

Xperia Z3+ (E6553) 32.2.A.0.305 India Generic

Xperia Z3+ Dual (E6533) 32.2.A.0.305 Russia Generic

Xperia Z4 Tablet Wi-Fi (SGP712) 32.2.A.0.305 US Generic

Xperia Z4 Tablet LTE (SGP771) 32.2.A.0.305 Benelux Generic

Xperia Z5 (E6603) 32.2.A.0.305 Latin America Generic

Xperia Z5 (E6653) 32.2.A.0.305 Philippines Generic

Xperia Z5 Dual (E6633) 32.2.A.0.305 Middle East and Africa Generic

Xperia Z5 Dual (E6683) 32.2.A.0.305 India Generic

Xperia Z5 Compact (E5803) 32.2.A.0.305 Vietnam Generic

Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823) 32.2.A.0.305 Australia Generic

Xperia Z5 Premium Dual (E6833) 32.2.A.0.305 Saudi Arabia Generic

Xperia Z5 Premium (E6853) 32.2.A.0.305 Latin America Generic

Xperia Z5 Premium Dual (E6883) 32.2.A.0.305 Russia Generic

Thanks Henry, Informezzo and Simon!