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Jun 21 2012

Latest software upgrade rollout starts for Xperia™ S – introducing new media applications and uplift to Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich

June 21, 2012 - 12:07 PM
424 comments

Hello everyone,

Today, we bring you some exciting news! As planned, we’re now starting our software rollout for Xperia S including, Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 upgrade and new unique media applications.

First off, we’re excited to introduce a completely new way to experience your media – your music, images, videos, movies and films – with our new “WALKMAN”, “Album” and “Movies” applications:

  • The “WALKMAN” application blends the best of signature Sony audio technology with social features; to discover the music your friends like and share personal favorites. Facebook integration gives you a visual way to interact with content – accessing album art, artist images and information, directly from Gracenote®
  • The “Album” application brings new intuitive ways to sort and browse high quality photos and videos in blazing speed, as well as providing instant viewing, commenting and sharing of photos on Facebook and other online albums, leveraging the great camera capabilities of Xperia S
  • The “Movies” application streamlines the playback and viewing of movies in high quality audio and video, whilst using intelligent database search to grab movie posters and information for a richer experience

And now for the software upgrade to Android version 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich– some of the cool features you can look forward to are:

  • Lock screen with improved functionality
  • Resizable widgets (improved personalization)
  • Improved control of your mobile data consumption
  • Recent Apps button for clear overview of your applications

Be sure to check out our video above for a look at some of this new functionality!

The update will be directly accessible in your phone over mobile networks and WiFi, but also with the option of upgrading using a computer – either with our web-based Xperia Update, PC Companion or Bridge for Mac.

If you’d like or need help on installing the software, we’ve pulled together a step-by-step run through video on our Xperia support YouTube channel.

All Xperia S users will get a notification when the upgrade is ready, but direct availability in the phone may vary across different carriers.

It’s also worth noting that the software package required for download is around 200MB, so you might want to consider using WiFi, if directly upgrading from your Xperia S.

The rollout will continue over the next few weeks* and as usual, we will continue to keep you up-to-date with our progress, handling as much of your feedback along the way as possible.

Just as before, you’ll also be able to see the released software kits (customized software specific to your operator) on our support community; http://talk.sonymobile.com – please continue to check in if yours is not yet listed, as it’ll be updated when new kits become available.

I’ve enjoyed getting to grips with my Xperia S over the past few weeks and I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait to taste this sweet software treat :-)

Talk soon,

Ant.

*The availability and scheduling of this software upgrade will vary by market and carrier requirements

Tags: 4.0.4, Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, software updates, Sony, sony mobile communications, Xperia 2012 smartphones, Xperia NXT, Xperia S, xperia smartphones
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  • From Sony Xperia S Android 4.0.4 rollout begins [Video] | Xperia Blog
    21st June 2012.
    12:31

    [...] Via Sony Mobile Product Blog. [...]

  • By munir oğuz
    21st June 2012.
    12:33

    I wonder when I wonder when 4.0 be released?4.0 be released?

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    • By munir oğuz
      21st June 2012.
      14:43

      thank you sony!

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    • By Victor Del Cid
      25th July 2012.
      03:14

      tengo un xperia active cuando actualice a ICS 4.04 ( yano puedo darle internet a mi laptop) en otras palabras la zona wifi portatil no funciona . sale como si todo estubiera bien pero no me abre ninguma pagina de enternet

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    • By Bibhudutta Pradhan
      2nd December 2012.
      17:56

      hi
      i am using this phone with ics bt it get hot while playing game why?
      i want to know that wht is the problem in it

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  • By Alex Gogan
    21st June 2012.
    13:02

    Hi,

    just wondering any idea on when this will be rolled out in Ireland, on O2 network. I am on the 6.0.A.3.75 now.

    Thanks and waiting with excitement!

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    • By Faheem -Al- Islam
      22nd June 2012.
      10:59

      I am on O2 but still haven’t got update on my xperia arc. :(

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      • By anthony
        22nd June 2012.
        16:16

        Hey Faheem – thanks for taking the time to comment,

        The rollout for Xperia arc is well underway, so it’ll be with you soon. Please keep checking in at http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/38387, to see when your specific kit becomes available!

        I hope that helps?

        Ant.

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        • By Jerry Berglund
          25th June 2012.
          20:15

          Well, but where is it. ackording to your list the kit is allready released. So where is it?

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        • By On Zi Hao
          26th June 2012.
          14:22

          Anthony my SI is also stated in the 4.0.4. But I still havt got the update for arc s ,is about a month !since the 4.0.4 start

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          • By chzewei Lim
            28th July 2012.
            18:12

            When Xperia play can update Android 4.0?

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    • By anthony
      22nd June 2012.
      16:00

      Hey Alex – thanks for stopping by,

      It’ll be with you within the next few weeks :-)

      Ant.

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  • From [Xperia S] Firmwareupdate - INFOTHREAD Seite 15 - Sony Xperia S - Android Forum
    21st June 2012.
    13:10

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    21st June 2012.
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  • From Sony Xperia S – Rollout für Android 4.0.4 hat begonnen | Beatmasters WinLite Blog
    21st June 2012.
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    21st June 2012.
    13:26

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  • From Sony Xperia S (finally) gets its own Android 4.0 update (video) | The Worlds Tech Blog
    21st June 2012.
    13:28

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    21st June 2012.
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  • From Sony starts rollout of Android 4.0.4 for Xperia S | Android News
    21st June 2012.
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  • From Xperia S Mula Terima Kemaskini ICS | Droid.my
    21st June 2012.
    13:37

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    21st June 2012.
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  • By João Azevedo
    21st June 2012.
    13:39

    Sony has not finished releasing the ICS 4.0.4 for the rest of the mobiles, and has already starting with more recent mobiles.

    I have a Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman (LT19i), and i was waiting that the update to ICS should be released in early May, mid June. We are almost in the end of June and no signs of ICS for Portugal.

    This is a big marketing strategy, to make promises and not fulfill them. I’m very disappointed with Sony.

    I’m just waiting for the update to come. Or not, let’s see.
    If it doesn’t come, i probably will flash my mobile, to install ICS, since it has improvements. However i will never buy a Sony Ericsson.

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  • From » Sony rilascia Android 4.0.4 per Xperia S » Aggiornamenti - AndroidWorld.it
    21st June 2012.
    13:41

    [...] le novità principali (per maggiori info potete consultare il sito ufficiale) segnaliamo le app “WALKMAN”, “Album” e “Movies” per la gestione dei propri contenuti [...]

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    21st June 2012.
    13:43

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    21st June 2012.
    13:43

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  • From Sony starts rollout of Android 4.0.4 for Xperia S | Tomlia Services
    21st June 2012.
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  • From La mise à jour du Sony Xperia S vers Ice Cream Sandwich est arrivée ! : Freamware
    21st June 2012.
    13:45

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  • From Sony Xperia S (finally) gets its own Android 4.0 update (video) |
    21st June 2012.
    13:46

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    21st June 2012.
    13:48

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  • From FrAndroid - Actualités Générales : La mise à jour du Sony Xperia S vers Ice Cream Sandwich est arrivée !
    21st June 2012.
    13:49

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  • From Android ICS llega al Sony Xperia S | #Apps
    21st June 2012.
    13:50

    [...] ICS llega al Sony Xperia Sby #Apps on 21/06/2012BufferTal como se venía prometiendo, la actualización de Android 4.0.4 “Ice Cream Sandwich” para el Sony Xperia S está siendo liberada y, si [...]

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  • From Sony starts rollout of Android 4.0.4 for Xperia S | Google Android news
    21st June 2012.
    13:53

    [...] has announced that it is beginning to roll out the latest software update for its Xperia S smartphone. The new [...]

  • From Sony обновляет Xperia S до Android 4 - Технологии onliner.by
    21st June 2012.
    13:57

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  • From Sony Xperia S - La mise à jour Ice Cream Sandwich déployée officiellement ! | Android-France
    21st June 2012.
    14:02

    [...] vient d’annoncer sur son blog que le déploiement de la mise à jour officielle Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich débutait pour le [...]

  • By Vivek Kutty
    21st June 2012.
    14:13

    Will these additional features (Walkman, etc) come to the 2011 Xperia models as well in a later ICS update?

    Please? :)

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    • By Fadi Gott Blandat Obaya
      21st June 2012.
      14:33

      I hope they will do it. :)

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  • From Sony Xperia S joins the Ice Cream Sandwich social, update headed to handsets now | Obvius
    21st June 2012.
    14:14

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  • From Ice Cream Sandwich: Sony Xperia S erhält Update auf Android 4.0.4 | gadget-time.de
    21st June 2012.
    14:14

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    21st June 2012.
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  • From Sony Xperia S – Update auf Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich gestartet - Androider
    21st June 2012.
    14:17

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  • By Marcos Guerrra
    21st June 2012.
    14:19

    Great! Release ICS for xperia U? Who know? Thanks

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    • By anthony
      22nd June 2012.
      16:11

      Hey Marcos – thanks for your comment,

      Xperia U will be getting a dollop in Q3!

      Ant.

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  • From Sony Xperia S (finally) gets its own Android 4.0 update (video) « AcumenConcepts.net | Web Design | SEO | PC Repair company in Bakersfield, CA
    21st June 2012.
    14:27

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  • By Fadi Gott Blandat Obaya
    21st June 2012.
    14:30

    will the other 2011 xperia phones also reciving those new apps (music player, photo gallery and movie gallery)?

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  • From ICS is rolling out - Android Forums
    21st June 2012.
    14:31

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