Sony and partner mobile carriers in the US are expected to roll out the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update to Xperia Z4 Tablet, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact as variants already received the same update in other parts of the world. The update is slated to come shortly after the Android 6.0 Marshmallow is expected to debut early in October.

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is expected to arrive to Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact units as older Sony smartphones have already received Lollipop's final software version. While the official update has not yet come, custom ROMs have been made available for these devices particularly from well-known developer XDA.

Lollipop's final software version comes with the new LinkedIn app integration to Calendar and Contacts apps, direct access of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth via menu, more Xperia themes to choose from, and more. Here's a quick rundown to new Lollipop's features:

• Camera focus, speed and accuracy improvements in Superior Auto mode
• New Settings menu icons
• Now take pictures from the camera using Sony SmartWatch 3; use the SW3 as a remote shutter button
• Many new features for Xperia in Business, enhancing enterprise support for Xperia
• Calendar agenda in Email - no need to switch apps to check upcoming events
• Instant calendar events - create & share smart events directly from any email
• Improvements to volume and silent mode control, more control of your alerts, simplified and enhanced design

The update shall come in stages. If prompted for the update, just click "Install now" and follow onscreen instructions. To manually check for updates, go to Settings > About phone > System update > Check for updates.

Before installing the Android 5.1.1 version, charge up the phone to at least 50% and make sure storage has enough memory space. Do not forget to back up files since the update will wipe out all data. The device must be connected to a Wi-Fi.