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Sony has quietly begun rolling out the Android 17 update, starting with the Xperia 1 VIII. The company has also published a post detailing the changes and new features in Android 17, along with the complete list of eligible devices.
The Android 17 update for the Xperia 1 VIII is tagged with the firmware version 73.1.A.2.61 and has a download size of about 1.2GB. The initial rollout is limited to Europe, but it shouldn’t be long before it expands to more regions.
Users can head to the Settings app and open the Software Update section to manually check for available updates. Note that rollout happens in batches, and so the availability may depend on your region.
What’s new in Android 17 for Sony phones?
The Android 17 update introduces a new Desktop mode on Sony phones and an updated Quick Settings panel that lets you resize and rearrange tiles. Larger tiles can now feature short descriptions.
Sony has updated the “Wallpapers & style” feature with new wallpapers and new clock designs. You can now customize the shape and size of icons for a more personalized experience. Screen recording has also been upgraded to allow users to record the entire screen or just a single app. It also enables recording a device and a microphone audio at the same time.
Now comes the exclusive part for the Sony Xperia 1 VIII: the AI Camera Assistant in Photo mode lets you register up to three custom looks with custom names. You can save your favorite color tones and settings as custom looks and quickly switch to them.
Sony devices eligible for Android 17 update
In addition to the list of changes in Android 17, Sony has also published a list of devices eligible for the upgrade. Take a look at it below:
- Xperia 1 VIII
- Xperia 1 VII
- Xperia 1 VI
- Xperia 10 VIII
- Xperia 10 VII
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