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Sony Rolls Out Android 17 Update Featuring Desktop Mode for Select Legacy Xperia Flagship Devices
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Summary
- The Sony Xperia 1 VII is receiving its stable update to Android 17.
- This software update is 1.1GB in size and is initially available for European models.
- Features include a new desktop mode and enhanced visual customization options, though it lacks the Camera Assistant feature.
Last month, Sony released the stable Android 17 update for the Xperia 1 VIII, which introduced a desktop mode, a more adaptable Quick Settings menu, and several other features. Now, users of the previous year’s Xperia flagship have reason to celebrate.
Reports from Reddit indicate that the Xperia 1 VII has begun receiving the stable Android 17 update, identified as version number 71.2.A.2.35, with a file size of 1.1GB. This rollout appears to be targeting models in Europe initially.
