We are going to teach you an easy method to manually update the Sony Xperia S device with the latest Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware named 6.1.A.2.55. This latest update is provided by Sony, and it is an official firmware. Don’t use this guide for any other similar devices, or for Xperia S devices that have installed and run a custom ROM firmware, or other modified kernels.
The Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware named 6.1.A.2.55 provides a different experience for users. The main features are customizing the widgets, a new way to access the recent applications with a specified button; you can use this button for launch the latest applications that you use.
Pre-requisites:
- To see if this latest firmware is already installed on your Sony Xperia S device, open Settings>About Phone and after that open the Build number or Version menu. Now note down the firmware version and if the version is other from 6.1.A.2.55 running an older firmware.
- Use this step by step guide to update the Sony Xperia S device only.
- Download and install the Sony PC companion app on your device. Download the Sony PC Companion software from here: for Windows from here and if you have MAC OS X from here.
- Verify the power left in the Sony Xperia S device’s battery before beginning the installation of the firmware.
- Make sure the level of battery is more than 85% level.
- The USB data cable needs to be near of you, you’ll use the same in the update process.
- Perform a full backup for your personal data before beginning of the flashing process.
- All the instructions and information listed here are provided only for educational purposing, and we cannot be held responsible or liable for any data loss.
How to update the Sony Xperia S to Official Android 4.1.2 6.1.A.2.55 Jelly Bean firmware
- Open the PC Companion app on your PC.
- Connect your Sony Xperia S mobile to the PC using the original USB cord.
- Now, on the PC Companion application find the Update section and make sure you follow all the on-screen step by step instructions.
- Your is automatically rebooted, after that you can disconnect the Sony Xperia S from computer by removing the USB cord.
Congratulations, now you successfully learnt how to install the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 6.1.A.2.55 firmware for Sony Xperia S device.
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