Sony Apps Updates

[Dawns]

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!

[Thommo · Accepted solution]

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

[Dawns]

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.

[Thommo]

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