Sony Xperia 5 V is Currently Undergoing The Android 14 Update

Sony pushed out the Android 14 upgrade to its mainstream flagship, the Xperia 1 V, in early November, but it’s taken two months for it to reach the company’s smaller flagship, the Xperia 5 V. In comparison, the mid-range Xperia 10 V received it one week after the 1 V.

Isn’t it true that all is well that ends well? Today, Sony’s official Instagram account revealed that Android 14 is now available for the Xperia 5 V. It was clearly a matter of time.

Of course, the upgrade includes everything Google included in the Android 14 release. You also get support for using the rear LED flash as a notification light, as well as screen flashing to draw your attention to notifications or alarms. The Xperia 5 V is now compatible with the Find My Device app, which allows you to not only find it but also lock it and remove content remotely.

There’s also an expanded Nearby Share function that allows you to share files from your Windows computer to the phone without using cords, as well as configurable lock screen shortcuts.

Note that such rollouts are usually going out in batches, so even if your particular Xperia 5 V unit hasn’t received the notification yet, it’s surely coming within the next few days.