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Xperia 5 IV software release overview

    Welcome to the Xperia® 5 IV software release page

    • Each Xperia® smartphone receives security and software updates throughout its lifecycle.
    • Software release timings may vary by operator, market, region, or country.

    Latest software release

    Date

    Android™ version

    Software version

    Software improvement

    November 2023Android 1364.1.A.0.996
    • SW Update performance improvement.
    • Security patch level updated. (November 1st, 2023)

     

    Update your device

    • Check your device's current software version:
      1. When a software update is available, the Refresh icon appears in the status bar.
      2. Go to and tap Settings → About phone → Build number.
    • To download and install a system update from the Notification panel
      1. If you're using a device with multiple users, make sure you're 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 tap UPDATE.
      4. When the download is finished, open the Notification panel again; if it's closed, tap RESTART.

    Why hasn't my device received an update yet?

    Software updates are released at different times depending on the carrier, market, or country. Therefore, we can't 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

    Date

    Android version

    Software version

    Software improvement

    October 2023Android 1364.1.A.0.990
    • Fixed an issue where Oboe and MIDI audio device streams could not be open at the same time.
    • Security patch level updated. (October 1st, 2023)
    September 2023Android 1364.1.A.0.977
    • Following the recent Google Security Bulletin, CVE-2023-21245 patch is reverted.
    • Fixed Kernel patch in the Google Security package.
    • Security patch level updated. (September 1st, 2023)
    August 2023Android 1364.1.A.0.969 (only for EU)
    • Following the recent Google Security Bulletin, CVE-2023-21245 patch is reverted.
    • Fixed Kernel patch in the Google Security package.
    • Security patch level updated. (August 1st, 2023)
    July 2023Android 1364.1.A.0.941
    • Fix for Ghost App icon appears on Xperia Home
    • Fix for Overlapping notifications
    • Fix for Bluetooth® IOT issues
    • Security patch level updated. (July 1st, 2023)

    Jun 2023

    Android 13

    64.1.A.0.929
    • Power consumption improvement while NFC polling.
    • GMS package update to April 2023.
    • Fixed a phone call audio problem with the BMW media system.
    • Security patch level updated. (June 1st, 2023)

    May 2023

    Android 13

    64.1.A.0.913
    • Security patch level updated. (May 1st, 2023).
    • Fix for bad Audio quality/Lost Audio during calls.

    April 2023

    Android 13

    64.1.A.0.891
    • Security patch level updated. (April 1st, 2023).

    March 2023

    Android 13

    64.1.A.0.882
    • Security patch level updated. (March 1st, 2023).

    Feb 2023

    Android 13

    64.1.A.0.869
    • Security patch level updated. (February 1st, 2023).
    • Fix for bad Audio quality/Lost Audio during calls.

    Dec 2022

    Android 13

    64.1.A.0.860

    • Security patch level updated. (December 1st, 2022).

    Dec 2022

    Introducing Xperia with Android 13

    64.1.A.0.857
    • Android 13 OS upgrade
    • Security patch level updated. (December 1st, 2022).

    Oct 2022

    Android 12

    64.0.H.11.9
    • Security patch level updated. (October 1st, 2022).

    Sep 2022

    Introducing Xperia with Android 12

    64.0.H.9.35
    • Security patch level updated. (September 1st, 2022).