Sony released an update for Xperia Z3 Stagefright-family

For the Xperia devices Z3 Sony has released a Stagefright update. The fix is ​​to close the vulnerability on the Xperia Z3, the Xperia Z3 Compact and the Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact final. The rollout of the firmware will start already.

The firmware version 23.4.A.1.264 Sony intended to Stagefright vulnerability on the Xperia Z3 family definitively fixed, reports XperiaBlog. The following models benefit from the security update: the Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and the Xperia Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact. The rollout of the firmware starts. Until every owner of one of said devices, the software update is replaced for his smartphone or tablet, but passes naturally some time. Sony has recently released the Stagefright patch for its Xperia Z5 models.

Stagefright vulnerability leads to rethink
The vulnerability Stagefright provides for months for unrest in Android owners - tens of millions of devices are affected. Many manufacturers have already released security patches for their devices. In addition, the problem has apparently brought some companies to improve their upgrade policy. So smartphone market leader Samsung plans in future to publish monthly updates for its smartphones and tablets.

Stagefright: App helps test
Stagefright uses the following leak on Android devices: An attacker sends an infected MMS on smartphone. Opens the potential victims this media file, the hacker can take control over the Android device. Using an app can be tested, however, if your model is affected by Stagefright. In early October was 2.0 Stagefright known - and again could be attacked using systems of fake media files.

Planned camera sensor from Sony Xperia Z5: Samsung Galaxy S7

The Samsung Galaxy S7 could get the same camera sensor as the Sony Xperia Z5. Apparently, the Koreans are very interested to use Sony's sensor tip in their flagship.

The camera sensors from Sony are among smartphone manufacturers as the most popular. This suggests at least the market share of Japanese man who is currently at about 40 percent and could increase further in the future. Also Samsung is, according to a tipster currently apparently squinting on the Chinese portal Weibo on the Sony camera sensor IXM300 who comes in the current Xperia Z5 used. Actually, the Koreans are traditionally considered major competitor of Sony, when it comes to smartphone cameras.

Sony sensor for the Galaxy S7
Could be used the IXM300 accordingly also at the upcoming Galaxy S7. Apparently Samsung considered the Sony technology, compared to its own ISOCELL sensors currently considered superior or at least equal value. It is possible, however, that different versions of the Samsung Galaxy S7 brings in different countries on the market - some with Sony sensor and some with a camera of its own production.

As Samsung's own sensors have a resolution of 20 megapixels, while the Sony comes IXM300 reportedly at 25 megapixels, the resolution of the sensor have to be technically restricted. After all, Samsung is likely to have an interest in ensuring that every Galaxy S7 at the end offers the same camera resolution. Even in the current Xperia Z5 the Sony sensor is throttled to 23 megapixels.

Agreement between Sony and Samsung is still pending
Whether the Galaxy S7 at the end actually comes to the market with Sony cameras, is still unclear. Currently, both companies are located are in negotiations. Sony even want to keep the IXM300 prefer exclusively for the Xperia Z5. However, should the prospect to take a large order from Samsung on land, certainly have their charm. After counting the Galaxy S series the best-selling smartphone in the world.

Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact get update with Stagefright patch

Sony delivers the first update for Xperia and Xperia Z5 Z5 Compact. The patch includes the Stagefright vulnerability and also brings improvements for camera, processor performance and fingerprint sensor.

The Stagefright vulnerability in Android made in recent months quite a stir. Through the leak hackers could take over with a MMS or an MP3 an Android phone easily, was hidden in the malicious software. Many manufacturers such as Samsung and LG have already begun to offer patches for their smartphones. A few weeks after the release now also get the latest Sony models Xperia Xperia and Z5 Z5 Compact a fix.

Patch makes the Xperia Z5 safer
The update has loudly Xperia Blog, the build number 32.0.A.6.152 and size of 281 MB. The operating system will remain after installing the patch on the Android version 5.1.1., But it includes, according to the analysis free app Stagefright Detector of Zymperium actually all vulnerabilities that are caused by Stagefright.

However, In addition to the security patch update aims to provide some urther feature. So tell users of an improved camera performance and a better heat management of the processor. Even the fingerprint sensor to operate accurately thanks to the updates. Thus Sony fixes also equal to a few criticisms that there was to complain about after the release still Xperia Z5. Currently the patch is apparently delivered gradually from Sony. Users who do not want to prefer to wait can, try to upgrade their smartphone with the help of Sony's PC Companion app manually.