Sony has confirmed that the Xperia 10 VI, which launched in May 2024 running Android 14, will not receive the Android 17 update. The company had pledged at launch that the device would be eligible for three major Android upgrades, which would have included Android 17.
In a notice to users, Sony cited "limitations related to the device's storage configuration" as the reason. The company said it carried out "a detailed technical assessment" and concluded the Xperia 10 VI would not offer an "adequate" Android 17 upgrade experience. That means Sony actually tested the latest Android 17 build on the handset but chose not to release it to customers.
The decision is unusual, as GSMArena notes it has never heard of another brand giving a similar explanation for dropping an upgrade it had promised. Reversing a commitment made to users is likely to be viewed poorly by many owners.
Sony did issue an apology and confirmed that the Xperia 10 VI will still receive four years of security patches. The company also said no other Xperia models are affected by the decision.
Source: GSMArena · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing