How to Update Sony Xperia 1 Maiden With June Security Patch (55.0.A.2.278)

The Sony Xperia 1 smartphone features a 6.5" (16.51 cm) display with a screen resolution of 1644 x 3840 pixels and runs on Android v9.0 (Pie) operating system. The device is powered by Octa core (2.84 GHz, Single core, Kryo 485 + 2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 485 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core) processor paired with 6 GB of RAM. Over that, as far as the rear camera is concerned this mobile has a 12MP + 12MP + 12MP camera.
It is very strange that Sony hasn’t released any official changelog for this update while we can see every other manufacturer providing a changelog that allows us to know more in detail about what changes the new update brings to the smartphone. Moreover, this new firmware update is live for both the Single SIM as well as the Dual SIM variants of the device. The size of the download is 325 MB.
The smartphone updates seem to be rolling off for the Sony Smartphones. Previously we have covered that the Xperia XZ3 and Xperia XZ2 family (XZ2, XZ2 Compact, and XZ2 Premium) are getting new security patch update. And now, it is the company’s latest flagship, Xperia1 has started receiving its first and maiden firmware update. This update moves the build number from 55.0.A.2.205 to version 55.0.A.2.278, which in other words means you will be updated from the April 2019 Security patch to June 2019 Security patch.

Update Details:
Here are the details of the firmware which brings the June Security Patch for Xperia 1 smartphone which happens to be the company’s latest flagship:
  • Device Supported: Xperia 1
  • Build Number: v55.0.A.2.278
  • Security Patch Level: June 2019
  • Android OS: Android 9 Pie

You can check out the images for the update below:




How To Manually Update:
This update is officially rolled out by the company so, you will receive the update over the air. But, this update will come to different regions at different times so, don’t worry if you have not received any update notifications yet. To check whether any download is available or not, follow the below steps;

  • Go to device Settings ➔ System Updates.
  • Now Tap on Check for Updates.
  • If the 55.0.A.2.278 update is available, then simply tap Download to begin.

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