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Article ID : 00016238 / Last Modified : 04/09/2015

How do I get the most recent Android OS Update for my tablet?

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All that is needed to get the most recent Android™ OS Update is to perform a system update on the tablet .

IMPORTANT:

  • The Dual-Screen Tablet P (SGPT211USS) is currently only available for sale in the United States.
  • Not all of the features or applications listed below are available in countries outside the United States and Canada.

Android OS 3.2.1 Update Release Notes:

  • New Applications:
    • PlayStation® Suite
    • PlayStation™ Video (formerly known as Video Unlimited)

      NOTES:

      • The PlayStation Suite lets you enjoy PlayStation Certified games on your Sony® Tablet S.
      • The PlayStation Suite and PlayStation Video are available only in the United States and Canada.
  • Enhanced Performance:
    • Improves the screen rotation function
    • Notifies the user to re-enter their wireless encryption if it is entered incorrectly
    • Improves keyboard performance
    • Adds the ability to manually update the Media Player playlist
    • Reduces the time needed to reconnect to a wireless access point after resuming from sleep
    • Allows the Social Feed Reader application (for Facebook® and Twitter®) to work correctly after resuming from sleep
    • Improves audio playback when CPU processing is high
    • Removes the PlayStation® Store update notification in regions where the PlayStation Store is unavailable
    • Improves the GPS positioning function
    • Improves DRM key processing and resolves an issue where you may see the error "Cannot play. The file is damaged" when playing a downloaded movie purchased from PlayStation Video.

Previous Android OS Updates

Android OS 3.2 Update Release Notes:

  • Upgrades the Android OS from version 3.1 to 3.2
  • Enables support for the PlayStation Video service
  • Other Improvements:
    • Improves the stability for the Sony Tablet for Suspend and Resume
    • Improves the Wireless Connectivity
    • Improves the GPS
    • Improves the Audio connection when using a Bluetooth® headset
    • Improves the transfer connection when using the File Transfer application
    • Prevents an application crash when using an Audio application
    • Prevents a black screen from appearing when using the Sony Video Player
    • Prevents a flashing on the screen when using the Music application
    • Allow the Sony Tablet to receive email during a suspension state
    • Improves the seek feature when using the Video Player application
    • Improves the security on the Sony Tablet by blocking fake digital certificates
    • DigiNortar (CA)