Latest software upgrade rollout starts for Xperia™ go, Xperia™ U and Xperia™ sola – introducing new media applications and uplift to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Hello everyone,
Today we’re starting our software rollout for Xperia go, Xperia U and Xperia sola including Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 upgrade and new unique media applications. The rollout will continue over the next few weeks in markets globally.
Some of the cool features and functionality you can look forward to include:
- New ways to experience your tunes, images, videos and films with Sony’s media applications – “WALKMAN”, “Album” and “Movies”
- Extended standby mode, increasing standby time by up to four times (depending on user-profile and data consumption)
- Lock screen with improved functionality
- Resizable widgets for improved personalization
- Improved control of your mobile data consumption
- Recent Apps button for a clear overview of your applications
I’m also excited to tell you about “Glove Mode” – a sweet feature in the software upgrade for Xperia sola (known as Xperia sole in some markets). It’s an extension of our “floating touch” technology that makes it possible to use your Xperia sola in the cold whilst wearing gloves… just in time for the winter months. My colleagues at Developer World have taken a closer look – head on over to check it out!
We’re kicking-off the rollout today, and ramping it up over the weekend – from mid next week you’ll be able to see software kits as they’re released (customized specific to your operator and handset) on our support community. Please check-back then for the direct link and continue to do so, as the list will be updated when new kits become available.
It’s worth noting that in order to upgrade, you will need to connect to a PC or Mac – please visit http://www.sonymobile.com/update and follow the instructions.
Thanks for all your questions so far and as always, feel free to drop a comment or question below.
Ant.
*The availability and scheduling of this software upgrade and specific models upgradeable to Android 4.0 will vary by market and carrier requirements
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By Arnab Ghosal
Thanks a TOn, 1st to POST
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By Baran Ünal
Sorry, but I sort “Latest first”, so you’re last :p
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By Akhil s
Sony promises more but delivers nothing…… I was a great sony fan but now i feel they are not showing any importance to their customer desire only on creating new products. Maintenance and updates have equal importance like creation sony please understand it.
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CONGRATULATION AND THANK YOU SONY!
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Nobody get ICS update for U/Sola
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I’m alredy check my Xperia U update and there is no ICS Update….
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hai friends i have sola i got an ics but still it has some problems like if we change theme it will hang and still lots of lack of prolems exists. from sony they posted like build kernal 6.0.1.1. and is that is ics or something else
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hai friends i got ics but still it has some priblems in cosmic flow and some times if u change the theme it will hang
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CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU SONY!
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By Mani Raja
Hi Ant, Really a Good news, But when the New media Applications will get to our Xperia P ?
Waiting for your reply.
Thanks in Advance.
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By mayank batra
when exactly ics update for sola is going to be there.
waiting for your reply anthony thanks
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By Mani Raja
Please reply, When will the Xperia P Users receive the New Media Icons ?
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By Antony Bijoy Mendez
Thanks Sony.
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By anthony
Hey Antony (dig the name), Bebek; thanks for stopping by,
No worries – enjoy the weekend guys.
Ant.
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Sony cheat us again. They not updated. I checked lots of forums, blogs, articles. Nobody still confirm ICS update for U and Sola. They just posted to feel like they full fill their Q3 2012 commitment(However they failed for Q2 2012). I hope this time sony will stay with his commitment but again they repeat. Sony lost customers trust
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By Guneet Kumar
the feature of android 4.0 ice cream sandwich is very excellent but i want to know what is the main difference between android and android 4.0 ice cream sandwich.
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Hi @anthony and the others,
I Updated My Xperia Go with the latest delivered ICS update from Sony,but the downside is that my phone is a lot more sluggish and slow now. I had around 20 plus installed apps in my GO when it was running GingerBread and boy it ran smooth like butter! I’ve tried factory reset + repairing the update,still with no improvement. Can some one suggest a solution for this?
It says 6.1.1.B.1.10
#XPERIA GO
Thanks!
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What about compilation number? It is 1.10 or 0.544?
Anthony can you explain how Sony give FW update names?
It will be helpful for everyone.
Thank you for great news!!!
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By Bebek Gaya
Sony is make.believe.. Thanks Sony Mobile.. ;D
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By Pranav Krishna
thank you for keepin up ur promise sony,really happy:)but wat time wil it be available in india
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By Pranav Krishna
thank you for keepin ur word sony
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Hi Anthony, we need new media applications in 2011 Xperia smartphones. Really i dont know, what is the difficulty of implementing these media applications in 2011 phones? waiting for your reply.
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By wally boy villas
YOU NEED WALKMAN APPLICATION.,.,GO TO 4shared.com then type walkman apk.,.,then download it.,.,then installed.,.,THEN PLAY YOUR SONGS.,.,I HOPE U LIKE IT.,.,
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Hmmm But PC COMPANION STILL SAYING THAT YOUR PHONE IS UP TO DATE. More waiting more stress, why not available for all of us at a single time
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By anthony
Hey Durgesh – thanks for your comment,
This is a phased rollout, it’s on the way and will be hitting global markets over the next few weeks.
Keep an eye out for our list of released kits next week!
Ant.
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Hi this is Santosh from India Bangalore I see in xperia u update page on the web it shows new software but when I try over d phone or connect my phone to desktop Sony pc suite says I already have d latest software but the present one is different n d update tat s been shown on the page is different so will I be able to update from gingerbread to ICS??? I’m waiting bt still I’m not able to…plz help me..
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By Dennis Willigmann
Hey Anthony,
maybe you have answered that question somewhere before. You always state that the ICS update is a phased roll out and will take several weeks. But you never say when the roll out phase will end. Is there a distinguished plan for the roll out in general or sorted by model? I know that customers are not “allowed” to ask for when their SI will be next and I completely agree with all users complaining about that issue. It is a real pain to wait for an update once you have announced it. For future releases I wished you’d only announce the update when you have finished testing and are ready to roll out at once for all models you have decided to give the update to.
Kind regards,
Dennis
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By Enoz Rekcah
i connect my device via PC Companion but then it say’s i have the latest firmware/software installed and yet its Gingerbread 2.3.7 Build# 6.0.B.3.184
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By Alfredo Ruiz
Eyy guys i have the same situation when i connect my device via PC Companion but then it say’s i have the latest firmware/software installed and yet its Gingerbread 2.3.7 Build# 6.0.B.1.564
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Hi Durgesh, it’s pretty clear Sony wanted to make the release post prior to end of Q3 to stick with their latest ICS update commitment, though we’ll have our hands on the update in Q4.
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http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-go/ <<< updates ICS with this.
or
use Sony Updates Service (SUS)
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Hmmm! Pc companion is still saying that your phone is up to date…………………………… Now wait for the statment you have an update available, wait wait and wait, why they did not launched for all at the same time? and otherwise they must announce it with time for updating the same in specific country. We are starting…………………………………. is the only statement. When and how nothing
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By Renz Casas
Oh, Thanks Sony for keeping your word!!!!….:D
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By anthony
No probs Renz, have a good weekend!
Ant.
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By Sarang Jaju
FInAllllllyyyy….a satisfactory news from sony people….thank you so much….man jus cant wait to see it my Xperia U….better late than never…:)
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Do you get update? We still not get update for U and Sola. I am from Ahmedabad/Gujarat/India.
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Did you checked? Sony cheat us again. They not updated. I checked lots of forums, blogs, articles. Nobody still confirm ICS update for U and Sola. They just posted to feel like they full fill their Q3 2012 commitment(However they failed for Q2 2012). I hope this time sony will stay with his commitment but again they repeat. Sony lost customers trust
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By Vidya Iyer
I could finally manage to update my xperia sola with ICS today after trying n number of times since yest. Phew!! I must say the update procedure wasn’t really smooth..It is a little pissing off to c the ICS announcement on the web + pc companion keeps saying update available but u actually can’t get through it!
But all said and done, I am so happy with this new update Floating touch is damn cool to use..still to explore other changes ICS has brought in my phone..
@anthony- this post has a very brief note on the highlights of the update..If you can xplain bit more on the usage benefits of the new features that ICS brings in it would be gr8. -
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By Aat Lindeque
Hey Vidya just want to find out. Im from South Africa and my Sola still says up to date on both the website and pc companion! how did you do your update?
Thanks
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hey, seem problem here in the Netherlands it seems that you have to check your SI-number on the back of the phone (remove backcap carefully) Then check your SI number in the list in this blog…. and wait, just like me
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By Burak Yazar
Sony Xperia U 4.0.4 Turkey Rollout When the next ?
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By Sanne de la Haye
Nothing yet for XPeria U in the Netherlands..
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By Sanne de la Haye
Update scheme would be nice, want 4.04 badly
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By anthony
Hey Sanne – thanks for your comment,
It’s on the way and will be hitting global markets over the next few weeks
Be sure to check our or list of released kits next week!
Ant.
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By Anonymous
hi i’m from Malaysia.and my xperia active sales item 1257-1923 still have’nt got the ics update.why is it taking so long?or does sony did not give update support in my country?
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try use pc companion.
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By Anonymous
i already use pc companion but there are still no update.from my understanding the update will come if the SI numbers is listed in the http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/199351#199351 .the SI number 1257-1923 is still not on the list.do i have to keep waiting?or does sony did not give update support in my country?i need clarification because if not.i’ll try updating ics with manual update
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By Baran Ünal
Thank you, will you also upgrade these phones to JELLY BEAN ??? If yes, when?
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By anthony
Hey Baran – thanks for stopping by,
We’re continuing to evaluate future Android upgrade paths for our 2012 Xperia smartphones. But, as of today, I’m happy to confirm Xperia T and Xperia V will be upgraded to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean – keep all eyes on the blog for more specific timings and details in due course
Ant.
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By Jose Gamez
“We’re continuing to evaluate future Android upgrade paths for our 2012 Xperia smartphones. But, as of today, I’m happy to confirm Xperia T and Xperia V will be upgraded to Android 4.1 ”
Really? What is there to consider? You do realize that other manufacturers are rolling out Jelly Bean now. Is Sony “considering” losing loyal customers to the competition? Because it seems like you’re on the right path. There is nothing to consider if Sony wants to compete and stay alive. The only acceptable answer would be “Of course all of our 2012 phones will be updated! Because we value all of our customers, not just some of them, and also because we’re not just heating up our seat in the Open Handset Alliance but we do want to make a difference”
I don’t know why some people are thanking for this update, it was late and it was what we payed Sony to do the moment we bought our devices. I hope it’s a stable release at least since you took so long. If this phone does not get Jelly Bean and Key Lime Pie I will never support Sony Mobile again by buying your products or recommending them to others.
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Ow nice T and V. So I would guess.so as my acro s for jb? (Crossfinger)
I also own a sola,but was soo xcited to have an ics so i bought acro s(was lucky to have the cash)
Better late than never!
More power xperia!
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HEy ………..
When ill it reach to me in India for my Xperia U………
I need it …….
and nice work as keeping the word Sony………
my Xperia u is just 10 days old and will be updated to ICS……
Thats pretty cool….
at least for me……….
THx SONY nd plzzz continue making the world’s best looking smartphones………
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By Indranil Banerjee
When is it coming to India??? Can’t wait any further…
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By anthony
Hey Indranil, Abhishek – thanks for your comments,
This is phased rollout, and will be hitting global markets over the coming weeks.
Thanks for the kind words; have a great weekend!
Ant.
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FINALLY!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SONY
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By W. H.
…and you just update by means of the Sony PC Companion?
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By anthony
Hey W.H – for these smartphones, the sw package could be too large to be handled in the phone itself, so it’ll only be available be through PC Companion or Bridge for Mac.
We ensure stability this way
Ant.
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Up to date?
Make sure your device has the latest software so you can enjoy optimal performance and all of its features.Latest available software: 6.0.B.3.184
Release date: 2012-08-01How to find your device’s current software version:
Settings -> About phone -> Build number / versionCheck for updates ??????
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India is still waiting…..
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By Aurelius Constantine Jimmy
i check today @21:21PM indonesia time, still no update.. in sony update service and sony bridge for mac said software are up to date (2.3.7).. not android 4.. maybe wait for tomorrow or few next day..
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By canh pham
it roll out “next few week ” again
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By Milos Glisic
it roll out “next few week ” again and wait again again again again again again again again again again again again !!!!!!!!!!!!! dont say its roll out today if no one can update for new 1 mounth probably!
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And 4 hours later anyone get the update. You just said it to shut us up or what? When you announced the ICS update for Xperia P, 3 hours later the poeple was commenting about they got ICS on their phone…This is just not fair, I´ve got the Indian firmware, so I would be the first zone in get it, but when?
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India is STill WAITING !!!!!!
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By Mani Raja
Hi Ant, Kindly reply and cool us… When does the New Media Applications of Sony Hit our Xperia “P” ?
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