Sony is updating its phones to Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The first models to update to the new version of the operating system are the Xperia XZ and Xperia X Performance, two high-end phones from the brand that arrived with Android 6.0 Marshmallow last year.
Android 7.1.1
The new update for the Xperia XZ and Xperia X Performance It not only installs the latest version of the Android operating system but also includes the April security patch, as seen in screenshots posted by users. They receive Android 7.1.1 Nougat with Sony's own customization layer and with the improvements included in the union between it and Google.
The news that Android Nougat brings to Sony Xperia are all the Android news in this update, without anything remarkable on the part of Sony. It will bring better battery management and performance improvements for phones. In addition, the shortcuts are now available on the mobile home screen. It will be allowed direct access to applications but from a compatible launcher since the Xperia Home launcher does not allow shortcuts in the applications.
The update will be reaching users of these phone models in the coming days. It will not take long to arrive and be officially installed without any problem in a couple of days. However, if you don't want to wait for it to arrive, you can go to the official page, download the update and install it on your phone.
Android 7.1.2
Just a few weeks ago, Sony announced that Android 7.1.2 would be coming to Sony Xperia phones these days. It will do so through the Concept program launched by the brand that allows for updates in test mode and as an experimental phase before they are officially released for everyone.
Android 7.1.2 will include improvements in Bluetooth connectivity phones, improvements to battery usage alerts, and overall performance improvements for phones. Android 7.1.2 on Sony would also improve the fingerprint recognition system, just as it already did (with issues) on Google phones that have received the update. However, this function would not be available from the Concept test phase but will have to wait for the official launch of the Android update for Sony Xperia X.
