Sony Xperia 1 VII receives Android 17 update

Sony has started seeding Android 17 to Xperia 1 VII units in Europe as firmware 71.2.A.2.35. The 1.1GB update mirrors the Xperia 1 VIII release and adds a redesigned quick settings panel, new wallpapers, clocks and custom icon shapes.

The Android 17 update for the Sony Xperia 1 VII is rolling out as firmware version 71.2.A.2.35 and weighs about 1.1GB.

Sony has begun seeding Android 17 to Xperia 1 VII units following the Xperia 1 VIII (MK8) release.

Reported 22 October 2026 by Michail. Several Xperia 1 VII users on Reddit have posted that the Android 17 update is arriving on their devices with the 71.2.A.2.35 identifier.

The rollout is reportedly seeding across Europe and is expected to reach additional regions in the coming days, according to those reports. Screenshots posted to Reddit show the Xperia 1 VII Android 17 update screen (source: Reddit).

What's in the update

The 1.1GB package brings the same core features seen on the Xperia 1 VIII (MK8) Android 17 build. These include the redesigned quick settings panel, new wallpaper and clock designs, custom icon shapes and more.

Sourcegsmarena.com

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