Credit: Sony
- Sony has identified a problem that caused some Xperia 1 VII units to shut down, reboot, and/or not turn on again.
- The problem has been traced to the motherboard in some units, which can fail due to a manufacturing issue.
- Sony is offering a free replacement program for affected owners.
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has been in the spotlight recently after it emerged that some owners were suffering from a major defect. Fortunately, Sony has identified the problem and will offer a free replacement program.
Sony UK confirmed on its website (spotted by GSMArena) that the motherboard in some Xperia 1 VII units was defective: