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Android 6.0 Marshmallow certified for Sony devices in Japan
July 13, 2025
Versions of the Xperia Z4 and Xperia Z5 sold in Japan have been spotted in the Wi-Fi certification database, suggesting the update is on track for the rumored release date from January.
In order for a device to be called Wi-Fi compatible, it must be certified by the WiFi Alliance, the body that develops the wireless communication standard. Existing devices running new Android versions must go through the same process, and that can provide a glimpse at OEM’s plans for Android updates.
A Japanese websitediscovered(viaXperia Blog) thatAndroid 6.0 Marshmallowwas certified for Xperia Z5 versions sold by NTT docomo, Softbank, and au. The certification documents also mention the NTT docomo’s Xperia Z5 Premium, and several carrier versions of the Japan-exclusive Xperia Z4.
It may take many weeks until the update actually arrives to the devices mentioned above, but at least on surface, this report meshes withrumors about the Android 6.0 update hitting Sony flagships as early as next month.
Thanks to the Sony Marshmallow concept beta program, we know that Sony has already made solid progress with Android 6.0. And, as you can seefrom our hands-on, it looks like Sony users are in for a treat. That is, if they are on Sony’s list of devices that wereofficially confirmedto get Marshmallow:
For a high-level look of all Android Marshmallow news and rumors,head over to our Android 6.0 updates roundup.
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