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Sony has released the Android 14 update for its 2022 smartphones. The company is pushing the big Android update to all three models launched in 2022: Xperia 1 IV, Xperia 5 IV, and Xperia 10 IV. It has already updated the 2023 lineup to the new Android version.
Sony rolls out Android 14 to Xperia 1 IV and other 2022 phones
Sony has a negligible, declining share in the global smartphone market but the Japanese firm hasn’t quit. It has religiously released at least three smartphones every year for the past several years. Its Xperia 10 lineup offers mid-range products, while the Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 lineups are premium offerings.
In early November of last year, Sony pushed Android 14 to the Xperia 1 V, the latest flagship model. It followed up with an update for the Xperia 10 V a week or so later. The Xperia 5 V joined the party last week. The company is now ready to move its 2022 Xperia lineup to Android 14. As usual, it took to X, aka Twitter, to announce the update for the Xperia 1 IV, Xperia 5 IV, and Xperia 10 IV.
The rollout has already begun, but it could take a while before Android 14 reaches all eligible units worldwide. Sony will gradually release the update for everyone over the next few days or weeks. You should get a notification once Android 14 is available for your Xperia. You can also manually check for updates from the Settings app on your Sony phone.
As far as new features are concerned, the update brings tons of Android 14 goodies and a few add-ons. Sony’s official announcement says the Xperia 1 IV, Xperia 5 IV, and Xperia 10 IV are getting flash alerts (LED flash or screen) for notifications and alarms. The devices also get enhanced customization of lockscreen shortcuts, compatibility with the Find My Device app, and expanded Nearby Share features.
These Sony phones may not get Android 15
Sony makes some of the most expensive Android phones but doesn’t match the prices with excellent update support. Its current update policy only guarantees two major Android OS updates and up to three years of security updates for Xperia phones. Under this policy, the Xperia 1 IV, Xperia 5 IV, and Xperia 10 IV are done getting Android updates.
Debuted in 2022, all three phones ran Android 12 out of the box. Sony has now updated them to Android 13 and Android 14. Unless the Japanese firm changes its mind in the coming months, the devices will not get Android 15. The Xperia 1 V, Xperia 5 V, and Xperia 10 V should get Android 15, though. They debuted last year running Android 13. We will let you know when we have more information.