Sony Xperia SP Receiving Firmware Update 12.1.A.1.201, Adds Improvements

Sony Xperia SP owners disappointed that their smartphones will not receive the long-awaited Android 4.4.2 KitKat update may be appeased by the fact that the Japanese company has released a new firmware version that brings some necessary improvements and bug fixes.

According to XperiaBlog, Sony has just started the rollout of firmware version 12.1.A.1.201 for Xperia SP, so it should be available worldwide in the next couple of days. Keep in mind that the update is available for all free Xperia S models: C5302, C5303 and C5306. Firmware version 12.1.A.1.201 is still based on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and is available OTA (over the air), as well as through Sony PC Companion desktop software. The official changelog of the update has already been published by Sony and mentions that it adds many improvements for the Xperia SP, such as enhanced user experience, improved battery life and software performance enhancements.

Some bug fixes are included as well, though no additional details are provided. Sony Xperia SP owners who have yet to be notified of the update should manually check for it by heading to Settings / About phone / Software update / Update. Make sure your phone’s battery is at least 50% charged and back up your sensitive information just in case.

Sony Xperia SP update changelog
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