Latest software upgrade rollout starts for Xperia™ S – introducing new media applications and uplift to Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
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
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By munir oğuz
I wonder when I wonder when 4.0 be released?4.0 be released?
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By munir oğuz
thank you sony!
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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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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
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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I am on O2 but still haven’t got update on my xperia arc.
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By anthony
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
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
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
When Xperia play can update Android 4.0?
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By anthony
Hey Alex – thanks for stopping by,
It’ll be with you within the next few weeks
Ant.
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Will these additional features (Walkman, etc) come to the 2011 Xperia models as well in a later ICS update?
Please?
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I hope they will do it.
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Great! Release ICS for xperia U? Who know? Thanks
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By anthony
Hey Marcos – thanks for your comment,
Xperia U will be getting a dollop in Q3!
Ant.
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