Welcome to the Xperia 1 VI software release page.
Notes:
- Each Xperia smartphone receives security and software updates throughout its lifecycle.
- Software release timings may vary by operator, market, region, or country.
Latest software release
Date:
Software version:
Software improvements:
- Security patch level updated (March 1st, 2026)
How to check and update the software on your Xperia smartphone
Notes:
- To check your phone's current software version, find and tap Settings → About phone → Build number.
- When a software update is available, the
(System update icon) appears in the status bar.
How to download and install a system update from the Notification panel
- If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner.
- Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel.
- Scroll down and select the system update, then tap UPDATE.
- When the download is finished, open the Notification panel again if it's closed, then tap RESTART.
Why hasn't my device received an update yet?
Software updates are released at different times depending on the operator, market, region, or country. Therefore, we cannot give you an exact date for when a specific update will be available for your device. In addition, certain network operators and markets may choose not to use the updates for specific models.
Notes:
- When updating software, large amounts of data may be downloaded. We recommend using a Wi-Fi network to avoid data communication charges.
- While the software is being updated, you will not be able to use the smartphone's functions, such as making and receiving calls (including emergency calls).
- To avoid disconnections, please perform the update in a place with good signal strength and without moving your location.
- To avoid a malfunction, never turn the phone off while updating the software, and make sure the battery is fully charged before starting the update.
Previous software releases
Click or tap here to view previous software releases
The following benefits and improvements are also included in this update.
- 69.2.A.4.16 (February 16th, 2026)
- Security patch level updated (February 1st, 2026)
- 69.2.A.4.1 (January 29th, 2026)
- Fixes an issue where users with a non-DDS (Data Distribution Service) SIM could not send and receive picture messages (MMS)
- Fixes an issue where the phone could be slow to wake up from sleep when pressing the Power button
- Security patch level updated (January 1st, 2026)
- 69.2.A.2.59 (January 5th, 2026)
- Fixes an issue where the device sometimes took longer than expected to wake from sleep
- Fixes an issue where headphones would sometimes disconnect during calls made over the internet or via apps (VoIP calls)
- Fixes an issue where audio played through Bluetooth headphones using LE Audio (Bluetooth Low Energy Audio) was occasionally output in mono instead of stereo
- Security patch level updated (December 1st, 2025)
- 69.2.A.2.41 (November 24th, 2025)
- Security patch level updated (November 1st, 2025)
- 69.2.A.2.30 (October 20th, 2025)
- Android 16 OS Upgrade
- Security patch level updated (October 1st, 2025)
- 69.1.A.2.268 (September 22nd, 2025)
- Improves the Wi-Fi connection area
- Security patch level updated (September 1st, 2025)
- 69.1.A.2.252 (August 14th, 2025)
- Fixes an issue where GPS battery usage could be incorrectly displayed as High
- Security patch level updated (August 1st, 2025)
- 69.1.A.2.245 (July 16th, 2025)
- Security patch level updated (July 1st, 2025)
- 69.1.A.2.236 (June 18th, 2025)
- Fixes an issue that could cause WhatsApp to crash under certain conditions
- Security patch level updated (June 1st, 2025)
- 69.1.A.2.227 (May 26th, 2025)
- Security patch level updated (May 1st, 2025)
- 69.1.A.2.216 (April 21st, 2025)
- Security patch level updated (April 1st, 2025)
- 69.1.A.2.189 (March 17th, 2025)
- Fixed an issue where the phone could get stuck on the loading screen after downloading an eSIM
- Security patch level updated (March 1st, 2025)
- 69.1.A.2.160 (February 10th, 2025)
- Circle to Search feature is now available
- Security patch level updated (February 1st, 2025)
- 69.1.A.2.100 (January 7th, 2025)
- Security patch level updated (December 1st, 2024)
- 69.1.A.2.78 (November 26th, 2024)
- 69.0.A.2.49 (October 23rd, 2024)
- Security patch level updated (October 1st, 2024)
- 69.0.A.2.44 (September 24th, 2024)
- Wi-Fi 7 support is now available
- Security patch level updated (September 1st, 2024)
- 69.0.A.2.38 (August 22nd, 2024)
- Fixes an issue where a distorted screen with horizontal lines would sometimes appear when activating or unlocking the phone
- Security patch level updated (August 1st, 2024)
- 69.0.A.2.32 (July 22nd, 2024)
- The issue of Sometimes, display scroll is stuttering was fixed
- The issue of Charging display is not correct was fixed
- Security patch level updated (July 1st, 2024)
- 69.0.A.2.26 (June 5th, 2024)
- Fixed a camera issue where the zoom ratio in the user interface is different from the actual image in Tele mode
- Security patch level updated (June 1st, 2024)