Sony Xperia l4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Sony Xperia l4 reached end of life on 1 Jan 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Sony Xperia release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 28 Apr 2020 | — |
| End of life | 1 Jan 2022 | 4.6 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from l4
Recommended target: Sony Xperia 10-vii (supported until 1 Aug 2031).
The newest actively supported branch is Sony Xperia 10-vii (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Sony Xperia l4 still safe to use?
Sony Xperia l4 reached end of life on 1 Jan 2022, 1,681 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Sony Xperia l4?
Yes — the final release (l4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Sony Xperia l4 to?
Upgrade to Sony Xperia 10-vii, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Aug 2031).