Sony Xperia 1 VII Returns to Europe After Recall Fix

Sony’s troubled Xperia 1 VII is finally making its way back to Europe after a brief but damaging pause in sales. About a month ago, reports surfaced of units randomly rebooting, shutting down, or failing to power on altogether.

Sony quickly pulled the flagship from European shelves and launched a replacement program for those affected.

After completing an internal investigation, Sony confirmed the culprit was a faulty circuit board found in certain batches. To address the issue, the company offered free replacements for impacted customers and overhauled its production process to prevent recurrence. Owners who purchased their device directly from Sony’s official channels were proactively contacted.

Now, starting August 25, Xperia 1 VII sales will resume in eligible European markets. For Sony loyalists, this marks a cautious return of a device that still carries traditional Xperia strengths such as expandable storage and a headphone jack – features rare in today’s premium segment. Still, questions remain whether this comeback can convince users in a market now dominated by Samsung, Xiaomi, Honor, Vivo, and others.

While some applaud Sony’s transparency and swift action, others feel the brand has been sliding for years, offering expensive devices that struggle to compete with rivals delivering better value. The Xperia 1 VII’s return may reassure die-hard fans, but the broader challenge of regaining consumer trust in Europe remains unresolved.