Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Sony has been releasing Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update to many of its popular devices including the Sony Xperia Z2, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact. The flagship phone Xperia Z5 was the first to test the official Sony user interface which has been popular since. Now the update comes to Sony Xperia Tablet and some of its variants like the WiFi and LTE ones in the regions of the United States and Singapore. The update is being rolled out across the globe in waves so other regions will have to wait for it. The build these devices are receiving is 23.5.A.0.570, which is Marshmallow 6.0.1.

Earlier, Sony had a signup program for the Beta testers and needed to install an Android application. However, the wait is now over and we have the Full FTF files for the Xperia Z2 Tablets. As for now, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow FTF firmware files are available for Sony Xperia Z2 [D6502, D6503], Xperia Z3 [D6603, D6653, D6646], Xperia Z3 Dual [D6633], Xperia Z3 Compact [D5803, D5833], Xperia Z2 Tablet [ย Wi-Fi SGP511, SGP512ย and LTE SGP521]. Regions like United States, Ukraine, Philippines, India, Singapore, Latin America, etc have already received it. You can take a look at theย picture here. The update comes with the latest February 2016 security patches and exhibits the latest Android 6.0.1 firmware. It includes app permissions, doze mode, some Sony stability improvements for greater battery life, enhanced home launcher and much more.ย The stock official firmware files come to Sony Xperia devicesย in the form of FTF files with .ftf extension. The installation procedure is listed below and you can grab the files in the download section. We will be updating the post as we get the fullย FTF firmware for more variants and regions.

Download Marshmallow FTF For Xperia Z2 Tablet

Xperia Z2 Tablet Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow FTF Firmware Files

Download and install Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow FTF firmware files onย Sony Xperia Z2 [D6502, D6503], Xperia Z3 [D6603, D6653, D6646, D6633], Xperia Z3 Compact [D5803, D5833], Xperia Z2 Tablet [ย Wi-Fi SGP511, SGP512ย and LTE SGP521].

Drivers & Tools

How to Install Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Full FTF Firmware Files

Before you proceed, backup everything as this will perform a clean firmware installation. Follow the instructions below to flash the ROM. If you want the firmware for your Xperia device variant, the download the firmwareย with XperiFirm tool.

Step 1:ย Download andย Installย theย Flashtool. Once installed, go to its location. For example, โ€œC:\Flashtool\driversโ€ and install Flashmode and Fastboot drivers listed in the download section. (Note: On Windows OS 8/8.1/10, you will need to disable driver signature verification.).sony xperia z3 concept installation1

Step 2:ย Now download and move theย D6503_23.5.A.0.570_R2D.ftf to the location of Flashtool as shownย โ€“ โ€œC:\Users\username\.flashTool\firmwaresโ€sony xperia z3 concept installation2

Step 3:ย Now open Flashtool andย click on Flash device->Flashmode. The D6503_23.5.A.0.570_R2D.ftf should now appear on the list. Check Wipe APPS_LOG and USERDATA if you want to perform a clean install.ย If you are just looking forward to upgrade, then do not check the two options.ย Now selectย Flash and follow the instructions. If it asks to use a script, selectย No.sony xperia z3 concept installation5

Step 4: Once installation completes, boot your phone normally and you should now be on the latest Marshmallow firmware. This process may take a while, so be patient.

Thatโ€™s it. Enjoy your new Marshmallow firmware. Follow, like and share us on social media. For queries comment down below or leave a question in forums.ย Some other lucky Sony Xperia devices runningย Marshmallow are the Sony SmartWatch 3,ย Xperia Z3 Plus and the Xperia Z4 tablet.

Thanks: AP, XperiBlog


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2 responses


  1. Troia Avatar
    Troia

    Hi to all of you. since several months I’m trying to root my tablet (z2 sgp521) but I’m not able. May can u help me about? I just success to unlock/relock bootloader (via flashtool) but anything else! I’m using original marshmallow firmware but i could like to root the tablet and continuing to use the stock firmware. I don’t mind to keep my data, cache and more, i can install all a portion zero! I’m coming from Samsung experience and, for me, if was much easier; now I’m completely lost. Thanks for your time and i hope to get quickly an answer! ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. JFB42000 Avatar
    JFB42000

    Hello Sarang,
    Thanks for this information !

    I have a question : I am in europe (France), What file should I download ?
    US generic ? Will it work ?

    Thanks a lot !

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