Sony has been a bit slow with… Android 15 has been rolled out, but that’s simply because the Japanese company no longer has the resources to deliver software updates as quickly as the competition.
He said that, Sony released Android 15 for the Xperia 1 VI a few months ago, so it doesn’t look like any of its phones have been upgraded to the latest version of Android yet. However, it seems that Sony is continuing with its plan Android 15 Update your roadmap with another top-tier phone, the Xperia 1 V.
The Japanese giant recently made an update The Help Guide page for Xperia 1 V contains information about Android 15. A list of changes that were added to the phone after updating the software to it Android 15 It mentions a bunch of new features and improvements that appear to be exclusive to Sony phones.
- Private space: You can keep apps in a separate space inside the app drawer. Private Space is locked so your apps and app data stay private. Use your dedicated Google Account for Private Space to further protect your privacy and security.
- New features and changes in background and style setting: Display method [Wallpaper & style] The screen has been changed. To view [Wallpaper & style] screen, do one of the following: 1. Find and tap [Settings] > [Wallpaper & style]. 2. Touch and hold an empty area on the Home screen, then tap [Wallpaper & style].
- New features for side sense: Dashboard functionality has been added to Side Sense. Slide the side sensor bar inward toward the screen to open the dashboard, allowing you to quickly change or check the status of your most commonly used settings.
- New quick settings panel and notification panel: The design of the quick settings panel has been changed and the screenshot tool has been added. plate for [Status of sound and display] It has been removed from the notification panel. paintings for [Display status] and [Audio status] It now appears on the control panel.
- New pop-up window: Launch icons and popup behavior have been changed. Launch icons and pop-up behavior it displays [Multitasking] The feature in the game optimizer app has also been changed in the same way. In the External Display app, you can now view the streaming YouTube video in a pop-up window.
- Broadcasting (Audio Sharing) (Bluetooth Audio LE): You can now use the streaming function from the settings menu or the quick settings panel. “Streaming” now appears as “Share Audio.” Before you start sharing audio or receiving shared audio, pair your device with a set of LE Audio-enabled headphones that will play it from your device.
- Changes in SIM settings: Items such as SIM card keys and mobile data connections can now be found on the SIM card settings screen. To display the SIM card settings screen, find and tap [Settings] > [Network & internet] > [SIMs]. When you add or enable a SIM card with one or two SIM cards already active, a screen will appear asking you to configure the SIM card.
- Sony | Audio delivery application: The name of the Headphones Connect app has been changed to “Sony | Audio Connect.”
Sony hasn’t revealed any information about the rollout, so it’s unclear where exactly the update is being rolled out at the moment. However, since big Android updates are being rolled out in phases, it may take a few weeks for everyone to get them. Keep in mind that this is the last major update to be released The Xperia 1 V is launching, so if you’re looking for a phone with Android 16, you’ll have to upgrade to a new phone. The Xperia 1 V originally shipped with Android 13 is on board, so this will actually be the second (and final) major update.
unless Sony has decided to implement a 3-year update policy for older models, in which case the Xperia 1 V will be eligible for another major update. Regardless of Sony’s decision, the Xperia 1 V will continue to support security updates for another year.
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