From this post, you could download the Android 11 update (having the software version 55.2.A.4.154 | 55.2.A.4.191) for Sony Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 devices. Many OEMs have already picked up the pace in releasing the latest stable build for their devices. In this regard, the Japanese smartphone manufacturer also released its update plans towards the end of last year. And there were no surprises in guessing that both the aforementioned devices were planned to be among the earliest adopters. Widely considered as two of the most impressive flagship offerings from Sony, its specs sheet managed to do full justice to this claim.
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Since both these devices were released in 2019, they boasted of the latest Snapdragon 855 chipset of that time. Likewise, they came with Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. Since the company offers two updates to its eligible devices, Android 11 was always on the cards. However, one thing that some users had concerns about was whether these devices would be blessed with the said upgrade in a timely manner. Well, it’s time to put all these doubts to rest as both the Sony Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 have received the Android 11 update, which you could now directly download from this guide. So without further ado, let’s get started.
What’s New in Android 11
Quite a few new and noteworthy features are lined up in the latest build of Android. These include the new OneTime Permission set, the Conversation section in the Notification panel, and the addition of Chat Bubbles. Along the same lines, the Power Menu has been completely revamped. You could now easily access your saved NFC payments cards or control smart home appliances right from that screen itself. Likewise, the Media Player has now been moved to the Quick Settings section.
Furthermore, you could easily switch the output speaker from the player. Then the ability to pin your favorite apps to Share Sheets or schedule dark mode based on the time of the day has also gained much popularity. So with such a long list of impressive offerings, the wait for the Android 11 update for Sony Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 users was totally justified. With that said, you could now welcome all these features onto your devices as well. Follow along for the download links.
