topic Sony Apps Updates in Z Series

Sony Apps Updates

Dawns — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 10:05:47 GMT

Hello,

I'm using the Z2, 4.4.4 Kitkat (.167), and can't get any updates for the Sony apps.

For example, Walkman app is still at 8.4.A.4.4 version (while newest version is 8.5.A.2.10).

I can't even see an apps updates section in the Update center app (actually, there are no sections at all, it's just saying that my device is updated - is that normal?).

What should I do?

Thank you very much!

Re: Sony Apps Updates

Thommo — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 10:36:53 GMT

App updates are usually released through the Update centre app and if they aren't available then I assume they haven't been released yet to your country however you can download them and side load then via your File manager app Album and Walkman and Movies

Re: Sony Apps Updates

Dawns — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 10:45:51 GMT

Thank you very much!

Just 2 more questions:

1. If I'll install the apps as you suggested, will I be able to update them in the future? (or it's the same as .apk that you can't update via Play Store)

2. Why does my country matters? my Z2 has a global unbranded stock ROM.

Re: Sony Apps Updates

Thommo — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 11:35:56 GMT

For question 1 yes you can still update apps but Sony specific like those above are done through the Update centre app and not Google play

Question 2 - There's no such thing as a global generic - It may say Global but that doesn't mean that everyone with a Global generic firmware has the same one as they will have different customization number specific to said country due to wifi bands or network bands etc