Sony Mobile will be introducing the newest Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware for its Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet with enhanced version 17.1.1.A.0.402. Although the Japanese multinational phone manufacturing company has not announced the exact nature of firmware it will be delivering on the device, it is anticipated that it will bring assorted augmentations and improvements to both the devices.

The XperiaBlog says that initial reports hint that the firmware will underscore basic enhancements on the touch screen sensitivity as well as added performance augmentations. Nevertheless, it is still not certain if the 17.1.1.A.0.402 build will be incorporating the 4K video recording optimizations pertaining to the force close problem.

Currently, Sony Mobile is seeding live for Sony Xperia Z2 D6502 HSPA+ and D6503 4G-LTE models, in addition to the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP511/SGP512 Wi-Fi and SGP521 LTE versions.

People using these devices are able to download the most recent Android 4.4.2 KitKat software employing the Sony PC Companion installed on a Windows computer. Alternately, MAC users may download the software on Sony Bridge.

Recently when Sony launched the Xperia Z2 smartphone in Singapore, people owning the device observed something unusual on the 4K video recording utility. Issuing an official statement, Sony Mobile, Singapore, has admitted the problem, but the company is yet to reveal whether a firmware update will fix it.

The company stated on Xperiablog, "We are aware of some users encountering issues when shooting 4K video for extended periods. Shooting movies in high quality 4K resolution can make significant demands on your phone's processor and battery life, as well as phone memory."

It has advised the users to install a high faculty of microSD card on Xperia Z2, for instance the 128 GB type and shoot videos in 4K resolution for not more than a few minutes at a time to avoid force close. It has delivered a built-in editor feature in Xperia Z2 for users to assemble recorded videos into one film.