Sony Xperia 10 VIII Android 17 Update Reaches Xperia 10 VII

• Sony is rolling out Android 17 to the Xperia 10 VIII and Xperia 10 VII.
• The update refreshes wallpapers, clock designs, icons, Quick Settings and screen recording controls.
• Both phones miss flagship features, while the Xperia 10 VI remains excluded from Android 17.

The Sony Xperia 10 VIII Android 17 update is now rolling out, and the Xperia 10 VII is receiving it as well. Sony began its Android 17 rollout for Mobile phones in September, with the Xperia 1 VIII getting the update first. The new release brings several interface and screen recording changes to the Xperia 10 series.

The Sony Xperia 10 VIII Android 17 update gives both phones refreshed Wallpaper & style options, a redesigned Quick Settings panel and more flexible screen recording. However, some features remain limited to Sony’s flagship Xperia 1 models. The Xperia 10 VI will not receive Android 17, following Sony’s reversal of its earlier update plan.

Sony Xperia 10 VIII Android 17 Update: What’s New?

Updated Wallpaper & Style and custom icons

Android 17 refreshes the Wallpaper & style settings on the Xperia 10 VIII and Xperia 10 VII. Users get updated wallpaper and clock designs. They can also customise app icons by choosing their preferred shape and style.

Quick Settings panel gets more customisation

The Quick Settings panel has a refreshed layout. Users can resize and arrange its tiles to keep frequently used controls within easy reach. Larger tiles can also show short descriptions, making their functions easier to identify.

Screen recording can capture one app or the full screen

The screen recording tool now lets users record the entire display or only a selected app. It can capture the phone’s audio and microphone audio at the same time. This can help when recording an app walkthrough or adding spoken commentary.

Android 17 Features Missing on Xperia 10 VIII and Xperia 10 VII

The Xperia 10 VIII and Xperia 10 VII do not receive every Android 17 feature available on Sony’s flagship phones. Desktop mode is limited to the Xperia 1 VIII, Xperia 1 VII and Xperia 1 VI. It lets supported phones connect to an external display for a computer-like workspace.

Quick Share AirDrop support and the upgraded AI Camera Assistant are also missing from the Xperia 10 models. Sony keeps both features exclusive to the Xperia 1 VIII. The feature differences mean the Android 17 experience is not the same across all eligible Xperia phones.

For more details about the flagship update, check our coverage of the Xperia Android 17 update and its additional features.

Sony Xperia 10 VI Will Not Get Android 17

Sony has also confirmed that the Xperia 10 VI will not receive Android 17. The company had previously said the phone would get the update, but it reversed that decision in October. Sony cited limitations related to the device’s storage configuration.

The change applies to the Xperia 10 VI. Sony’s decision and the reason behind it are explained in our report on the Xperia 10 VI Android 17 update cancellation.

Sony’s official mobile phone support page provides product support information for Xperia devices.

Conclusion

The Sony Xperia 10 VIII Android 17 update is rolling out to the Xperia 10 VII as well, with refreshed personalisation, Quick Settings and screen recording tools. Both phones miss desktop mode, Quick Share AirDrop support and the upgraded AI Camera Assistant. The Xperia 10 VI remains excluded after Sony changed its update commitment due to storage configuration limitations.

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