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Xperia 1 III software release overview

    Welcome to the Xperia 1 III software release page. 

    • Each Xperia smartphone receives security and software updates throughout its lifecycle
    • Software release timings may vary per country and operator 

    Latest software release

    DateSoftware versionSoftware improvement
    2023
    July    		 61.2.A.0.472
    • July Security Patch level update
    • Fix for "Ghost App" icon appears on Xperia Home 
    • Fix for “Overlapping notifications” 
    • Fix for Bluetooth IOT issues 

    How to check the software version and how to update your Xperia smartphone

    Tip: To check your device's current software version, find and tap Settings → About phone → Build number.

    When a software update is available, Refresh Icon appears in the status bar.

    To download and install a system update from the Notification panel

    1. If you use a device with multiple users, ensure you are logged in as the owner.
    2. Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel.
    3. Scroll down, select the wanted system update, tap the item, and then tap UPDATE.
    4. When the download is finished, open the Notification panel again if it is closed, then tap RESTART.

    Why hasn't my Xperia phone 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, network operators and specific markets may choose not to use the updates for specific models

    Previous releases

    DateSoftware versionSoftware improvement
    2023
    June    		61.2.A.0.460
    • June Security Patch level update
    • Power consumption improvement while NFC polling
    • GMS package update to April 2023
    • Fixed a Phone call audio problem with BMW media system
    • Fixed an issue where the device could get too hot in certain circumstances
    2023
    March    		61.2.A.0.410
    • March Security Patch level upgrade
    2023
    February    		 61.2.A.0.396
    • February Security Patch level upgrade
    • Game enhancer improvements
    • Audio improvements
    • Stability improvements
    • Improvement in media volume thanks to market feedback
    • Improvement in Game Enhancer UX thanks to market feedback
    2023
    January    		 61.2.A.0.388
    • December Security patch level upgrade
    • Stability improvements
    2022 61.2.A.0.382
    •  Android 13 release
    2022
    October    		 61.1.A.11.88
    • October Security Patch level upgrade
    2022
    August    		 61.1.A.11.36
    • August Security patch level upgrade
    • Security patches CVE-2022-20144 A-187702830 and CVE-2022-20124 A-170646036 are reverted following Google’s Security Bulletin
    • Google Mobile Services Package update
    2022
    July    		 61.1.A.9.219
    • July Security Patch level upgrade
    • Fix: when listening to audio at high volume, the network connection could be lost.
    2022
    June    		 61.1.A.9.128
    • June Security Patch level upgrade
    • Google Mobile Services Package update
    2022
    May    		 61.1.A.9.73
    • May Security Patch level upgrade
    • Improved stability
    • Removal of occasionally unexpected SIM-related pop-up dialogue messages, “SIM tools Open channel?”
    • Kernel update