Sony’s first phone to get the Android 14 update in 2024 is the Xperia 5 V،
The Xperia 5 V is one of Sony's newer smartphones, so it makes sense that the Japanese company would want to keep it up to date when it comes to software. Launched on the market in September 2023, the Xperia 5 V now receives Android 14, its first major software update since its release.
The information comes from Official Sony Instagram account but does not include any details on the availability of the update. Even though the rollout is being done in stages, it would have been nice to know who will receive it first.
On top of that, a list of key new features and improvements coming with the Android 14 update:
- Flash notifications – flash the camera light or screen when you receive notifications or when the alarm sounds
- Compatible with the Find My Device app – you can find your device and lock/erase content remotely
- Expanded Nearby Share functionality – you can send files from your Windows computer to the Xperia 5 V without any cables
- Customize your lock screen shortcuts – you can add your favorite shortcuts to the lock screen of your Xperia 5 V
Certainly, it seems that the changelog is a copy/paste of the Xperia 10 VAndroid 14 changelog, it's completely fair game since the improvements are similar. Perhaps changing the phone name in the list would eliminate any confusion.
Anyway, if you use an Xperia 5V as your daily driver, you should check if the Android 14 the update is available for you, especially if you haven't received any notification about it.
