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Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS released for Sony Xperia smartphones

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March 15
by chris eilers

For those who are owing Sony Xperia smartphones, especially the following handsets, you will feel excited when knowing that Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS is ready to be use!

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What Sony Xperia smartphones will receive Android 6.0.1?

Back in October 2015, we received Xperia Marshmallow beta program which was for an experimental Marshmallow concept, not real pre-release software. Now, another new beta version for Sony Xperia smartphones is coming, but unlike before, it is the early stages of the software which will soon roll out to people. That sounds good!

Speaking more specifically, this time, the beta is Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for Sony Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact plus Z2. After all the bugs have been gotten rid of and everything seems steady, everyone can start upgrade their machines to Android 6.0.1. Besides, you should also note that Sony has already rolled out Android 6.0 OS to their Xperia Z5 series as well as Z3 Plus. And the new beta firmware (23.5.A.0.486) brings an increasing upgrade over the latest already available update.

So, in general, Sony Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, and Xperia Z2 are getting Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow beta and soon the same ver will reach all Xperia owners. Hopefully more devices not only from Sony but also other brands will be improved in the next days.

What Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is about?

The new Marshmallow firmware has new features coming from the latest iteration of Google’s mobile OS, including Doze mode (able to make the Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Z2 sleep deep to protect their battery lives. Apart from that, an interesting mode called Do Not Disturb is also on board, allowing the owners to choose the apps and contacts that can pop notifications. And the well-known Google Now on Tap is also complete, able to display important info based on the user’s emails, apps and other activities.