Sony Xperia devices listed for Marshmallow

Yesterday Sony Mobile posted on their official blog which of their devices will be receiving the Android Marshmallow update. The following Xperia devices will eventually be getting that sweet fluffy goodness:

Xperia Z5
Xperia Z5 Compact
Xperia Z5 Premium
Xperia Z4 Tablet
Xperia Z3+
Xperia Z3
Xperia Z3 Compact
Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
Xperia Z2
Xperia Z2 Tablet
Xperia M5
Xperia C5 Ultra
Xperia M4 Aqua
Xperia C4

Sony noted in an asterisk that, “Software rollouts are a phased process – timing and availability will vary by market and/or operator. Most models supported but some operator/market exceptions will apply.“

That last little tidbit of information italicized and bolded means that certain carrier-exclusive models will not get Marshmallow. Yes, the Sony Xperia Z3v is in fact one of these exceptions.

My poor Sony Xperia Z3v.

I had a feeling that this might happen when I purchased it back in January, but was hopeful that something might change. Just another reason to make sure you buy unlocked/international versions of devices!