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Sony cancels Android 17 update for Xperia 10 VI due to storage limitations
Key points
- Sony canceled Android 17 update for Xperia 10 VI.
- Reason cited was storage configuration limitations.
- Xperia 10 VI was promised three Android OS upgrades.
- Security updates will continue for four years.
Android 17 Update Canceled
Sony announced it will not provide the Android 17 update for its Xperia 10 VI smartphone. This decision reverses an earlier promise of three Android OS upgrades for the device, which launched with Android 14 pre-installed.
Reason for Cancellation
Sony stated that a "detailed technical assessment" revealed the Xperia 10 VI "does not support an Android 17 upgrade experience that we consider adequate" due to a "limitation" related to the phone’s storage configuration. The company apologized for not fulfilling its original announcement.
Continued Security Support
Despite the OS upgrade cancellation, Sony confirmed that security updates for the Xperia 10 VI will continue as originally promised. The device is set to receive security updates for four years from its launch date.
Impact on Other Devices
Sony clarified that this issue is specific to the Xperia 10 VI's technical specifications and will not affect other Xperia models that are slated to receive the Android 17 update. The Xperia 10 VI features a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage.
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Sony has canceled the promised Android 17 update for its Xperia 10 VI smartphone, citing limitations related to the device's storage configuration. This decision means the phone will not receive one of its initially guaranteed three Android OS upgrades, though security updates will continue as planned.