Kicking-off Ice Cream Sandwich software upgrade for 2011 Xperia smartphones
Hello everyone – a quick update,
Starting from today (13th April), we’re beginning the Sony software upgrade including the uplift to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for our 2011 Xperia™ smartphones.
The software will initially be made available for Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V and Xperia ray for consumers in Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and Norway. For the above models, the software rollout will continue over the next 4-6 weeks, becoming available in other global markets – we will update you here on the blog when additional markets can upgrade.
You’ll be able to see when the software kit (customized specific to your operator and handset) is ready on our support community; http://talk.sonymobile.com – please continue to check in if your kit is not yet listed, as it will be updated when new kits become available.
In order to upgrade your 2011 Xperia smartphone you will need to connect to a PC or Mac – please visit http://www.sonymobile.com/update and follow the instructions.
Following on, Xperia arc, Xperia PLAY, Xperia neo, Xperia mini, Xperia mini pro, Xperia pro, Xperia active and Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman will receive their scoop starting from the end of May/early June*.
Thanks for all your comments and questions so far; please keep them coming and we will continue to answer as many as possible.
If you’re looking for more information, you might find these links useful:
- Our original Product blog post announcing our rollout timings
- Our Developer World post detailing the technical differences between ICS and GB and how Android 4.0 will change your 2011 Xperia smartphone
- A look at the ICS alpha and beta versions for unlocked Xperia smartphones
*The availability and scheduling of this software upgrade and specific models upgradeable to Android 4.0 will vary by market and carrier requirements