Sony Mobile has finally started rolling out Android 7.0 (Nougat) update, several months after others Sony smartphones got the update. It was launched in India back in July last year Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and Sony confirmed Nougat update for its smartphones including the XA Ultra in August last year.
The update brings new Android 7.0 features such as multi window support, long battery life, improved messaging app, smart home screen, new notification panel and more. It should have manual shutter speed and ISO controls at the full resolution, similar to other Sony phones that got the update. It also brings May 2017 Android security patch.
The Nougat update v36.1.A.0.179 is now available for both the single and dual SIM versions of the Xperia XA Ultra in several countries including India and should roll out in other countries gradually.