System Dump for the Sony Xperia Z2 is now Available

Despite being heavily leaked prior to its announcement at MWC 2014, the Sony Xperia Z2 is somewhat of a surprise release. This is mainly because it is being launched a mere 5 months after its predecessor, the Xperia Z1, was released, and while many people assumed it was rushed out to correct the mishaps of the Xperia Z1, Sony admitted it has had a change in strategy. Specifically, this change is going to likely see 2 flagship devices a year, which means we might even see a Xperia Z3 later in 2014, but that’s another story completely.

While you might think this strategy is a bit of a bummer for early adopters, there is a silver lining, at least for those who like to dabble in development and mucking around with their phones. This silver lining is that while software OS updates will likely come at the same rate, these increased number of new devices means you can update your older device with these updated apps. So when owners of the Xperia Z and Xperia Z1 see that the system dump for the Sony Xperia Z2 is now available, they now have a reason to smile.

If you are a developer and want to get your hands on the system dump, it can be found over at the XDA forums (links will be below) and with any luck, we’ll be seeing custom ROMs and Zperia Z2 apps becoming available in the very near future. The files are for Android 4.4.2, so those of you with Sony devices waiting for your KitKat update may want to keep a close eye on this space.

Are you going to get a Sony Xperia Z2? And what do you make of this increased cycle of two devices a year from one manufacturer? Let us know what you think in the comments.

Source: XDA forum via XDA News