Sony removes a 5G workaround for Xperia phones

Sony has quietly removed a workaround that let some Xperia phones use 5G, according to Android Authority. The outlet says this is one more reason to avoid importing an Xperia phone. The report is short on detail, but the message for shoppers is clear: a phone bought abroad may not work the way you expect at home.

What changed

Android Authority reports that Sony removed a workaround that helped Xperia phones connect to 5G. A workaround is a trick or setting that gets around a limit instead of fixing it. The outlet says Sony did this without announcing it. The material does not say which models are affected, which regions are involved or when the change took place.

Who it affects

The people most at risk are those who buy an Xperia made for another region. Imported phones are built for the networks of the place they were designed to be sold. That means they may not fit your carrier's network, and 5G is where the mismatch can show up.

What to do

• Check that the exact model supports 5G on your carrier before you buy.
• Ask the seller whether the phone is made for your region.
• Look for a return policy in case the phone does not connect as expected.

What is not known yet

The report does not explain why Sony removed the workaround. It also does not say whether Sony plans to bring it back. Anyone who already owns an imported Xperia and relies on this feature should watch for more details from Sony or from Android Authority.