Shortly just after the big Android 16 update for the Sony Xperia 1 VI, it looks like another one of Sony’s previous-generation smartphones have gotten the much-awaited software upgrade. This time, it’s the budget-friendly Xperia 10 VI that’s gotten Android 16, as spotted over on Sony’s official support page.
One big addition is the introduction of a new ‘Modes’ menu, which replaces the former ‘Do Not Disturb’ setting. This new feature allows users to customize their notification blocking for specific situations like Sleeping, Working, or Driving, all accessible from the Quick settings panel.
Image quality settings have also been updated, and users will now see a ‘Recommended’ option for optimized display and settings for White balance adjustment. Access to the Side sense gesture controls has now been moved from the main ‘Operation & View’ section to Settings > System > Gestures. There’s also a new option to view Multitasking usage guides (Split-screen and Pop-up window) within the Side sense menu.
Other changes include a revised method for choosing the lock screen clock, and users can now tweak the clock by going to ‘Wallpaper & style’ and swiping through options on the lock screen preview, with additional lock screen settings now accessible from the Home screen’s ‘Wallpaper & style’ menu.
Finally, the Screen mirroring function has been relocated to the ‘Cast’ function in the Quick settings panel. The update also adds a new option to check the battery’s health status under Settings > System > Device diagnostics.
