SmartphoneXperia Android 17 update featuresXperia 1 VIII / Xperia 1 VII / Xperia 1 VI / Xperia 10 VIII / Xperia 10 VIIHelp Guide

Adjustment of the assistant volume

You can now adjust the volume of the assistant separately from the media volume.

Drag the following slider to adjust the assistant volume.

[Settings] > [Sound & vibration] > [Assistant volume]

Changes to the Language settings

The method of selecting the system language of your device has changed.

1. Find and tap as follows.

   (Settings) > (System) > (Language & region)

2. Tap the following button below the language list.

   (Add a language)

3. Tap your desired language and then select a region if prompted.

4. Tap the icon beside the name of the language to set your desired language as the system language.

   (More)

   Then, tap one of the following to move the language name to the top of the list.

   (Move to top)/ (Move up)

   In the dialog shown, tap the button on the right.

Changes to the layout of 3-button navigation

You can now reverse the left-right layout of the Home, Back, and Overview buttons in the navigation bar.

Find and tap as follows.

[Settings] > [System] > [Gestures] > [Navigation mode]

Then, tap the following icon beside the 3-button navigation and select the desired layout.

(Settings)

New feature of the fingerprint unlocking function

The following item has been added to the Settings menu.

[Touch to unlock anytime]

After you have registered your fingerprint and then turned the function on, you can unlock your device by touching the power button even if the screen is turned off. If you prefer to unlock your device by pressing and holding the power button, turn the function off.

1. Find and tap as follows.

   [Security & privacy] > [Device unlock] > [Fingerprint]

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your fingerprint.

   • The following switch will appear.

     [Touch to unlock anytime]

     Tap the switch to turn the function on or off.