Xperia M2 18.3.1.A.1.9, M2 Dual 18.3.1.B.1.10 firmware certified

Xperia M2 and Xperia M2 Dual have got new firmware certified at PTCRB after a long time. 18.3.1.A.1.9 firmware is certified for Xperia M2 and 18.3.1.B.1.10 firmware is certified for Xperia M2 Dual. Looking at the firmware build, both firmware seems to be Android 4.4.4 KitKat, minor bug fixing update only.

Sony has not disclosed its plan for rolling Android Lollipop update for Xperia M2 and Xperia M2 Dual yet, so far Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update is available only for Xperia Z1 series, Z Ultra, Z2 & Z3 series and for Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia C3, it was released a few days back only.

Xperia M2 18.3.1.A.1.9 firmware certification

Check out the 18.3.1.A.1.9 firmware certification for Xperia M2 D2305 on PTCRB below.

Xperia M2 18.3.1.A.1.9 firmware

Xperia M2 Dual 18.3.1.B.1.10 firmware certification

Check out the 18.3.1.B.1.10 firmware certification for Xperia M2 Dual D2302/S50h on PTCRB below.

Xperia M2 Dual 18.3.1.B.1.10 firmware

We will let you know once new firmware update comes to Xperia M2 and Xperia M2 Dual.

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Xperia M2 Dual D2302 getting 18.3.1.B.1.8 firmware update globally now – Android 4.4.4 KitKat

Xperia M2 Dual D2302 is getting a new 18.3.1.B.1.8 firmware update globally now, which was released earlier to selective regions only. This Android 4.4.4 KitKat update is confirmed in regions like Algeria, India etc.

No major visible changes noticed except new Xperia Notes app was seen in some regions. Users are confirming better performance and battery life. 18.3.1.B.1.8 firmware is available via PC Companion only and you need a computer to update it, no OTA seen yet.

Xperia M2 Dual 18.3.1.B.1.8 firmware update

Check the 18.3.1.B.1.8 firmware notification below.

Xperia M2 Dual 18.3.1.B.1.8 firmware

Download Xperia M2 Dual 18.3.1.B.1.8 firmware 

If you haven’t got the 18.3.1.B.1.8 firmware update yet, download the 18.3.1.B.1.8 firmware ftf from below and flash it using flashtool.

For D2302

If you have already updated your Xperia M2, let us know if you spotted any major change. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, bachxperia ( Screenshot by Aman Khurana )!

Xperia M2 18.0.C.1.17 firmware, M2 Dual 18.0.B.1.25 firmware certified

A new 18.0.C.1.17 firmware has been certified for Xperia M2 D2303, D2306 and for Xperia M2 Dual D2302 18.0.B.1.25 firmware has been certified on PTCRB. It is the second firmware certification for Xperia M2 after 18.0.A.1.33, 18.0.C.1.15 firmware. Sony has launched the Xperia M2 and Xperia M2 Dual now in many markets across the globe.

Xperia M2 18.0.C.1.17 firmware and Xperia M2 Dual 18.0.B.1.25 firmware seems only a minor bug fixing update as compared to present firmware versions. No certainty is there on the release of both certified firmwares yet as both handsets still have not been released in some regions so it could be the retail firmware for those regions when the launch takes place.

Xperia M2 18.0.C.1.17 firmware

Xperia M2 D2303, D2306 18.0.C.1.17 firmware certification on PTCRB.

Xperia M2 18.0.C.1.17 firmware

Xperia M2 Dual 18.0.B.1.25 firmware

Xperia M2 Dual D2302 18.0.B.1.25 firmware certification on PTCRB.

Xperia M2 Dual 18.0.B.1.25 firmware

We will keep you updated as soon as Xperia M2 18.0.C.1.17 firmware and Xperia M2 Dual 18.0.B.1.25 firmware starts getting rolled. Drop your comments below if you have any doubts.

Xperia M2 Dual to be available in India for Rs 21990, 25 April onwards

Sony has officially launched Xperia M2 Dual in India today at a price tag of Rs 21990 i.e. €263, £216, $363 which is very close to the price of Xperia T2 Ultra Dual in India i.e. Rs. 25990 ( $425, £256, €305 ). Xperia M2 Dual will be available 25 April 2014 onwards across all Sony stores, Xperia Flagship stores and other major retail electronic stores in India.

Xperia M2 features 4.8″ qHD Display, Snapdragon 400 SoC 1.2 GHz quad core processor ( MSM8926 / MSM8226 ) with Adreno 305 GPU. Xperia M2 weighs 148 grams and 8.6mm thick. Dual SIM as well as single SIM variants of Xperia M2 are officially launched by Sony globally. Only 3G variant of Xperia M2 Dual will be available in India for purchase in Black, Purple and White colors.

Below you can read the full press release of Xperia M2.

Xperia M2 Purple black White colors

Xperia M2 Dual sports 8 MP rear cam with Sony’s Social Smart Camera app with apps like Social Live, TimeShift Burst, Picture Effect. Xperia M2 Dual users in India will be able to redeem a special voucher to download 3 blockbuster movies from Xperia Lounge app. Garmin Xperia Edition app will be soon available on Xperia M2 Dual as per Sony’s statement recently.

Want to know how Xperia M2 Dual looks, check our exclusive post below.

Xperia M2 hands on photos and preliminary review

Xperia M2 Dual allows you to take calls from both SIM, even talking from one. If you are looking to buy Xperia M2 Dual, let us know . Drop your comments below.

Xperia M2 hands on photos and preliminary review

Sony came up with Xperia M2 at MWC 2014 event which is yet another Sony’s mid range smartphone besides Xperia T2 Ultra / Dual for year 2014. Xperia M2 features 4.8″ qHD Display, Snapdragon 400 SoC 1.2 GHz quad core processor ( MSM8926 / MSM8226 ) with Adreno 305 GPU. Xperia M2 weighs 148 grams and 8.6mm thick and has a pretty good build design.

Xperia M2 packs 8 MP rear cam, HD video recording, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB internal storage and external SD card support up to 32 GB. It is LTE enabled and has 2300 mAh battery. Let’s see what Xperia M2 holds with some Xperia M2 hands on photos and a preliminary review.

Xperia M2 hands on photos

Sony has launched Xperia M2 in both single and dual SIM variant. Below you can see Xperia M2 single SIM variant  ( Purple ) and Dual SIM variant ( Black and White ).

Xperia M2 hands on photos

Xperia M2 Purple

Xperia M2 White

4.8″ qHD Display with front cam.

Xperia M2 4.8" qHD display

Xperia M2 4.8" qHD screen

Left profile of Xperia M2 has Sony signature power button, Micro SIM Card slot, external camera shutter key and volume rocker keys. It follows the Sony’s signature Omni-Balance Design.

Xperia M2 Micro SIM card slot

Xperia M2 Power button

3.5 mm headphone jack at top.

Xperia M2 3.5mm headphone jack

Right profile of Xperia M2 has Micro SD card and USB port.

Xperia M2 USB port

At bottom you can spot external speaker grill and strap hole at corner.

Xperia M2 external speaker

At back there is 8MP rear camera and LED light at center of panel and NFC, Sony and Xperia logo.

Xperia M2 8 MP rear camera

Xperia M2 White

Xperia M2 Purple Black White

Xperia M2 Revew

We saw Xperia M2 getting a price tag of €279 from Amazon in Germany, we hope soon Sony will soon list Xperia M2 on its online stores in Europe and other regions across the world.

We’ll keep you updated as soon Xperia M2 is out in market globally. What do you say guys, impressed by Xperia M2. Let us know. Drop your comments below.

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