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Sony posts infographic explaining when to expect the next major Android update for your Xperia phone

By Cosmin Vasile

Updated: Nov 04, 2017, 4:49 AM

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Sony Mobile is among the first smartphone brands to provide Android 8.0 Oreo to one of its products, the Xperia XZ Premium. However, if you don't own Sony's flagship, you probably wonder when exactly your phone will receive the highly-anticipated update.

For that matter, Sony Mobile wanted to give fans a heads up on when they can expect to receive a major Android update on their Xperia phones, chronologically speaking.

An infographic posted on Sony's official blog explains the process of bringing a new Android update to Xperia devices. We get to learn how Android software moves from Google to Sony Mobile, and then to Xperia users in the real world.

It might not offer us specific release dates, but at least it gives us an idea of how long is the process of moving Android Oreo from Google to Xperia devices, and follow the steps Sony announces to approximate when exactly the new update will be launched.

source: Sony Mobile

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.