Sony starts rolling out Android 14 update

Adimorah Jude

7 months ago

Sony starts rolling out Android 14 update

It’s been over a month since Google released the stable Android 14 update. The update has already arrived for all eligible Pixel phones, while other OEMs are currently rolling out the upgrade to eligible users. Sony has now joined the likes of Samsung and Xiaomi as it starts rolling out the update in Europe.

Sony’s Android 14 update is currently rolling out for Xperia 1 V in Europe. It comes in a 1.3GB package and has a version number 67.1.A.2.112. Along with all the Android 14 features, the update also delivers the October 2023 security patch to increase system security. Unfortunately, that’s not the latest one, as Google has just released the November 2023 patch.

And while Android 14 allows shortcuts on the lock screen, there’s one shortcut on each side on Pixel phones, but with the Sony’s Android 14 update, users can have two shortcuts. Below are other changes coming with the update.

Sony’s Android 14 update changelog

Improved Bokeh mode from the Xperia 5 V. This improved mode adds the ability to decrease focus in the background to emphasize objects in the foreground. Available on 24mm lens and 48mm focal length.
The Video Creator app from the Xperia 5 V is now preinstalled. This app enables the quick and easy creation of short videos with advanced editing features. You can compile a range of short clips with the ability to add music and effects with Auto Edit.
Lock screen shortcut customization. Android 13 on Xperia already had lock screen shortcuts, but the Android 14 release implements AOSP’s lock screen shortcut customization feature. This is available through the ThemePicker. The lock screen clock styles as seen on Pixel phones running Android 14 are not available, as those are Pixel-exclusive. However, Sony’s existing slate of lock screen clocks are still there.

It’s unclear when the update will arrive in other regions nor when other eligible phones will get the upgrade. Nevertheless, we expect a wider rollout in the coming days if there are no major issues with the build. Those using Xperia 1 V can check for the new update.