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Sony’s Android 17 update with Desktop mode is now reaching this older Xperia flagship

By Hadlee Simons · Android Authority · · Original article ↗

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TL;DR The Sony Xperia 1 VII is now receiving the stable Android 17 update.

The new software weighs 1.1GB and is apparently rolling out to European models first.

This update brings a desktop mode and more visual customization options, but it doesn’t include the Camera Assistant feature.

Sony pushed out the stable Android 17 update to the Xperia 1 VIII last month, bringing a desktop mode, a more customizable Quick Settings menu, and several more additions. Fortunately, there’s good news if you have last year’s Xperia flagship.

Reddit users have reported (h/t: GSMArena) that the Xperia 1 VII is now getting the stable Android 17 update. This update has version number 71.2.A.2.35 and weighs 1.1GB. It’s apparently rolling out to European models.

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