Sony is wrapping up its Android 16 rollout. The company has started rolling out the stable Android 16 update for Xperia 10 VII, following earlier releases for the Xperia 1 VII, Xperia 1 VI, and Xperia 10 VI. The recently launched Xperia 10 Mark 7 is now getting its first major OS upgrade. Read on to learn more details.
Android 16 update for Xperia 10 VII is rolling out with 72.1.A.2.65 build number. The update weighs around 1GB in download size. You can connect your device to a WiFi network to quickly install the update. For the time being, the update is in its initial rollout phase and available across Europe and Japan (KDDI carrier). It will also be available for Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and an unlocked variant in Japan.
Android 16 for Xperia 10 VII – Features
As per the details shared by the company, the Android 16 update for Xperia 10 VII comes with a bunch of new features including HDR screenshots, QR code position improvement, new Focus Modes, new image quality settings, new settings for Side Sense, lock screen personalization options, new sound effect settings for playback sound quality, battery status, and more.
Modes
- You can decide when to block notifications to help you concentrate in specific situations, such as while sleeping, working, or driving.
- [Settings] > [Modes]
New features and changes to the Image quality settings
- Recommended image quality settings can now be selected in [Settings] > [Display] > [Image quality settings] > [Recommended]
- The image quality settings are optimized for the use of this device and the displayed content.
- The way you set the white balance on the screen has changed. [Settings] > [Display] > [Image quality settings] > [White balance]
Changes to Side sense
- Turning Side sense on or off [Settings] > [System] > [Gestures] > [Side sense]
- In addition to Side sense, you can also view guides on how to use the Split-screen (multi-window) mode and the Pop-up window mode.
- [Settings] > [System] > [Gestures] > [Side sense] > [View Multitasking usage guides]
Changes to the lock screen settings
- You can now open the lock screen settings from the Home screen.
- Touch and hold an empty area on the Home screen, and then [Wallpaper & style] > [Lock screen] > [More lock screen settings]
Mirroring the screen of your device on a supported TV
- The Screen mirroring feature is now available from the Cast function in the Quick settings panel.
Checking the battery status
- You can now check the battery status by [Settings] > [System] > [Device diagnostics] > [Component health] > [Battery status]
Sony Xperia 10 VII can now upgrade your smartphone to Android 16 update. Please ensure your phone is running the latest available software upgrade. The update will be available over the air. So make sure to check for updates regularly.
You can check for the update in Settings > About Phone > Software Update > check for new updates. Once the update is available, create a backup and charge your phone to at least 50% before updating the device.
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