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Huge_IceCreamSandwich
Dec 03 2012

New Ice Cream Sandwich software version for Xperia™ P, Xperia™ U, Xperia™ go and Xperia™ sola

December 3, 2012 - 3:59 PM
251 comments

Hello everyone – some exciting news…

We’ve started rolling out* a new software update for Xperia P, Xperia U, Xperia go and Xperia sola that brings bug fixes and performance tweaks.

The Ice Cream Sandwich firmware includes improvements to: stability, WiFi, tethering/portable hotspot, camera (capture and playback), NFC and Messaging.

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

For Xperia U, Xperia go and Xperia sola users – if you’ve already upgraded to ICS, you’ll receive a notification in your phone and be able to download it over-the-air. For those guys on Gingerbread, you’ll need to plug in and upgrade using PC Companion or Bridge for Mac. For more information, please visit http://www.sonymobile.com/update

Let us know how you get on, and feel free to drop a comment below.

*Over the coming weeks, the availability and scheduling of this software upgrade will vary by market and carrier requirements

Tags: Ice Cream Sandwich, software updates, xperia go, Xperia P, xperia sola, Xperia U
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  • From Situazione Generale Rilasci Android 4.0.4 - Pagina 62 - Forum Android Italiano
    3rd December 2012.
    16:34

    [...] …. qui un piccolo changelog. Sony Xperia U ——-> ROM: ICS Stock Ripulito Indice Sezione Xperia U < > Indice [...]

  • By Venky Singh
    3rd December 2012.
    16:58

    sony xperia sola a wrost mobile i ever had. .. :(

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    • By shyam prasad rao
      5th December 2012.
      08:40

      Hey i am from india and my carrier is airtel. I am using Xperia U with SI number 1261-8812. I am not getting ICS update. What is the reason for that and when update ll be available for my mobile?
      Thanks in advance.

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    • By shyam prasad rao
      5th December 2012.
      08:46

      Hi i am from india i am using Xperia U with SI number 1261-8812. And my carrier is airtel. I am not getting ICS update on my mobile. :( Why its not getting updated? and when can i get ICS update??
      Thanks in advance.

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    • By darpan jain
      15th January 2013.
      12:48

      +2 to this, Seems like new joinees in the organization developed this phone. Including its Operating system. I had my faith in this brand as I have used four phones from Sony before.. and with this phone we have lost our faith.. The brand value.. Well done.

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    • By Nouman Hashmi
      18th February 2013.
      14:24

      Dear Venky,

      Since you have been using Sony Xperia Sola already, I wanted to know why do you say that it is the worst phone. I wanted to buy this phone however your comment made me think otherwise. Can you please share some of the issues you faced in it?

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      • By Raja Mohamed
        23rd February 2013.
        19:36

        Dear Nouman Hashmi, my advice please don’t purchase sony mobiles(not only sola) because i m using sony xperia sola last 4 months when i purchase this mobile that time it was 20,000 INR now the price going too slow (14,500 INR) that is the best example for you. and it will not comparable for update if try to update then the mobile function affecting, battery back up is very poor.

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  • By Manoj Mukkamala
    3rd December 2012.
    17:00

    Thanx..What about Jelly Bean update to Xperia U?

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  • By ismael abrio
    3rd December 2012.
    17:03

    En mi Xperia P la cámara en 8 megapixeles con el flas activado se ve media foto oscura.Espero que lo solucionen.

    In my Xperia P in 8-megapixel camera with flas activated photo is half dark. I hope to settle it.

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    • By Nazmul Ahsan Nilim
      17th December 2012.
      16:52

      Xperia P

      hey, whats wrong with the camera……… using flash it takes like trash… its half dark.

      and after restarting my phone… its ok but within a few minute its turned back that problem.

      please fix it as soon as possible

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  • By Jatin Rungta
    3rd December 2012.
    17:06

    @Sony. Its nice to see you developing but please post a change log in every new update as it helps a lot to identify the fixed issues and all

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  • From Sony startet OTA-Update für Xperia P, Xperia U, Xperia go und Xperia sola » mobiFlip.de
    3rd December 2012.
    17:24

    [...] Sony heute im hauseigenen Blog mitteilte, startet ab sofort die Verteilung eines OTA-Updates für die Android-Smartphones Xperia P, Xperia [...]

  • By James Bluem
    3rd December 2012.
    17:24

    Once again a punch in the face for all 2011 Xperia customers…

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  • From Sony issues minor updates to Xperia P, U, go and sola | www.cyanogenmod.info
    3rd December 2012.
    17:30

    [...] Sony [...]

  • By Rui Melo
    3rd December 2012.
    17:32

    WHAT ABOUT US SONY, 2011 XPERIA COSTUMERS WITH A LOT OF PROBLEMS SINCE LAST ICS UPDATE (4.1.B.0.587)? GIVE US SOME FEEDBACK BECAUSE YOU JUST DON´T CARE ABOUT US. SHAME ON YOU, WHAT A TERRIBLE SUPPORT.

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  • From Sony Xperia phones get a new OS
    3rd December 2012.
    17:49

    [...] has published this information to its Xperia Product Blog, which is the same place that announced the company’s Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS rollout schedule [...]

  • From Sony Xperia P, Xperia U, Xperia go and Xperia sola now receiving maintenance updates | Up to the hour news
    3rd December 2012.
    17:55

    [...] will bring some bug fixes and performance tweaks. The Xperia P, Xperia U, Xperia go and Xperia sola will all be getting treated to some new software, which packs in improvements to Wi-Fi connectivity, mobile hotspot, camera [...]

  • By Adrian Stoian
    3rd December 2012.
    18:01

    What about xperia s?? No more updates since.September…:(

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    • By Tony Newton
      5th December 2012.
      11:22

      Totally agree,what about xperia s update? at least have the courtesy to let us know Sony!!!

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  • From Sony pushing out software updates for Xperias P, U, Go, Sola | Gadget Tower
    3rd December 2012.
    18:29

    [...] Source: Sony Mobile [...]

  • From Sony Xperia P, Xperia U, Xperia go und Xperia sola erhalten OTA-Update | HighTechX - Smartphones | Tablets
    3rd December 2012.
    19:17

    [...] (quelle)   « Sony Mobile testet Quad-Core C… No Comments    /* [...]

  • By Jonathan Herrera
    3rd December 2012.
    19:48

    oigan cuando va a estar disponible android 4.0 o superior para el xperia u, no tarden mucho por favor compre el xperia por ser fiel a sony por que queria un windows phone para conectarlo a mi consola y ahora que intento conectarme a mi 360 me pide android 4.0 o superior y es injusto por favor no me desepcionen no me quiero arrepentir de serles fiel en esta compra

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  • By Mani Raja
    3rd December 2012.
    19:56

    Hi After updating my Xperia P to Latest Firmware Version 6.1.1.B.1.54, Th camera has become a big problem.

    When i try to capture the Images in 8 Megapixels Resolution with flash, Half of the Image is Black… Not only me who is facing this issue there are many users facing this problem after updating( You can find them on (talk.sonyericsson.com support form)
    Kindly release the Fix for the same immediately…

    Reply to this is Appreciated, Thanks in advance

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    • By kuldeep singh kaintura
      4th December 2012.
      06:08

      also facing the same camera problem half black when nearer photo taken.

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    • By Neal Bajaj Thtmynm
      5th December 2012.
      14:37

      camera problem after new ics update …in 8 mp mode dark picture during flash…plus istragram camera some camera now cant be used

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  • By Mani Raja
    3rd December 2012.
    20:04

    And what about the New Media Applications which you promised that all 2012 Xperia models will be getting ?

    Even in this update also the New media Applications was not included.

    Kindly conform back.

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  • From Nytt firmware på gång för Xperia P, U, Go och Sola [Notis] | Swedroid
    3rd December 2012.
    20:26

    [...] har via sin http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2012/12/03/new-ice-cream-sandwich-software-version-for-xperia-p-xperia-u… meddelat att ett flertal Xperia-modeller från 2012 är på väg att få nytt firmware: Xperia P, [...]

  • By J.H. Rosmalen
    3rd December 2012.
    20:49

    I can’t believe the number of complains i’m reading .

    Am i the only one totally happy with the updates on my Xperia Go ???

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    • By Paulius Vitkauskas
      14th December 2012.
      20:26

      u r not alone ;)

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  • By Ronny Tittoto
    3rd December 2012.
    21:13

    I am happy too with these updates and everything works well… If you bought a Samsung phone you would drain into 2.3.xx and nothing more! So long life to Sony mbile Xperia phones?
    Any expected date for Xperia U Jelly Bean update?

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    • By Ghanshyam Nakrani
      3rd December 2012.
      22:56

      Thanks Sony……………
      i got best Smart Phone from U and it also Xperia U

      and one more thing What about Jelly Bean For Xperia U………?

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      • By deepak kumar
        5th December 2012.
        08:17

        can any1 tell me that.. is this the sme update of xperia u. or its a new version with build number. coz I hvnt noticed any change in build number on their xperia u website..! help me… coz previous ics update was just a shit.. it lags, camera gone worst.

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      • By Sandeep Pillai
        9th December 2012.
        14:17

        hi thanks gr8 news im using xpreia go , but i would also like to know if ur releasing jelly bean for xperia go in future..???

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  • From Ice Cream Sandwich update for Xperia P, Xperia U, Xperia go, and Xperia sola, brings performance updates and bug fixes | TalkAndroid.com
    3rd December 2012.
    21:45

    [...] source:  Sony Mobile Blog [...]

  • From Ice Cream Sandwich update for Xperia P, Xperia U, Xperia go, and Xperia sola, brings performance updates and bug fixes | TalkAndroid.com
    3rd December 2012.
    21:45

    [...] source:  Sony Mobile Blog [...]

  • From Ice Cream Sandwich update for Xperia
    3rd December 2012.
    21:49

    [...] source:  Sony Mobile Blog [...]

  • From Sony Release Update Schedule for Xperia P, U, Go and Sola | Land of Technology
    3rd December 2012.
    21:54

    [...] wish other OEM’s were as forthcoming with their updates as Sony are, don’t you?Via: Sony Mobile google_ad_client = "ca-pub-0343068245597546"; /* LoT Posts */ google_ad_slot = "9327769287"; [...]

  • From Sony issues minor updates to Xperia P, U, go and sola | Green Rom Project – News
    3rd December 2012.
    21:55

    [...] Sony [...]

  • From Sony issues minor updates to Xperia P, U, go and sola | iMicroid
    3rd December 2012.
    22:01

    [...] Sony [...]

  • By Vincent De Lisio
    3rd December 2012.
    22:02

    I really like my Xperia go,
    just got it, it came with ICS
    Installed, but there is a couple of bugs
    And slowdowns to be corrected

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  • By Marcin Podsiadły
    3rd December 2012.
    22:03

    Sony, what is the reason of Update Center application in Xperia? I mean Xperia S. Since I have the device and refreshing this app it never said that anything needs an update.I encountered the same on Xperia Arc S earlier. I don’t understand what for installing this app.

    Could you please explain?

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    • By Farhan Kahrudin
      5th December 2012.
      21:09

      Hello, I’m farhan from Indonesia..
      Im using Xperia S ICS ,and my Xperia S ram is just
      634.97 mb but in specification of xperia S is 1 gb.
      Is it right.???
      Sorry my english isn’t good…

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  • By Marcin Podsiadły
    3rd December 2012.
    22:06

    And this post is a good news. Stick with Sony :)
    And my next TV will be Sony as well, I don’t care about shamesung.
    The best quality and design comes from you :)
    I hope that you will not stop producing TVs.

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  • From New ICS update (6.1.1.B.1.54) for Xperia P, U, go and sola rolling out | Xperia Blog
    3rd December 2012.
    22:12

    [...] Mobile confirmed that this update brings a number of bug fixes and performance tweaks to “stability, Wi-Fi, [...]

  • By Sami Suvanto
    3rd December 2012.
    22:13

    looks like nobody responds here from Sony ericsson, well I post it anyway .I bought the xperia mini two weeks ago. Updated it to 4.1. immediately as the saleguy recommeded. Day after I started having extra noises and other voice issues. Retuned to service and got it back it was downgraded back to 2.3 Tried to upgrade, But the pc software wont let me finish , comes with error and tried again 15 times and now it wont work!

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    • By Fakhrul Faris
      4th December 2012.
      16:59

      Did you realize that SONY is trying the best for us? So dont give fuc***g complaints to them! Even Im using Arc S (which is 2011 device) dont give sh*t to them. It was also their fault for producing too much models. FYI, Xperia J was coupled with an older processor but was produced this year. Maybe SONY just want to give them fresh first and the last update for Xperia J. Well my phone has gone through a few update, isn’t it? I still feel happy with ICS because no other phone developer want to give an update to ICS to their device. Example? Samsung Galaxy W, Ace etc. Besides, SONY will keep all XPERIA 2011 phone to keep well maintained with ICS. NOTE: IF YOU WANT A LONG TERM SUPPORT PHONE FROM ANDROID, GO GET A NEXUS PHONE!!!

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  • From Ice Cream Sandwich update for Xperia P, Xperia U, Xperia go, and Xperia sola, brings performance updates and bug fixes | Free Theme Launcher Apk
    3rd December 2012.
    22:22

    [...] source:  Sony Mobile Blog [...]

  • From Sony: inzia il roll out di ICS per Xperia P, Xperia U, Xperia go e Xperia Sole | Chimera Revo
    3rd December 2012.
    23:07

    [...] via & via Tags Sony Xperia input, textarea{} #authorarea{ height: 89px; padding-left:5px; margin:12px 0; width: 635px; } .authorareah3{ height:23px; border-bottom: 1px solid #B0B0B0; color: #333333; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22px; margin:0 4px 5px; padding-left: 8px;} .authorareah3 a{text-decoration:none; color:#333; font-weight:bold} #authorarea img{margin:0 4px; float:left; border:1px solid #ddd; width:85px; height:85px;} #authorarea p{color:#333; margin:0} #authorarea p a{color:#333} .authorinfo{ } Chi sono Alessio Fasano [...]

  • From Ice Cream Sandwich update for Xperia P, Xperia U, Xperia go, and Xperia sola, brings performance updates and bug fixes | Android development Kindle
    3rd December 2012.
    23:18

    [...] source:  Sony Mobile Blog [...]

  • By Ghanshyam Nakrani
    3rd December 2012.
    23:19

    Oh It’s Amazing Sony…………….. Carry one

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  • From » Programa “radio geek” “Nokia NO utilizara Android”
    4th December 2012.
    00:01

    [...] X: El gran contrincante del S3 de Samsung”; Samsung presento dos nuevos Smart Tv en Argentina; Actualizaciones de varios modelos Sony Xperia; Entrevista a Eduardo Indacochea, Microsoft Outlook.com; iPhone 5, en varios países de Latino [...]

  • From Ice Cream Sandwich update for Xperia P, Xperia U, Xperia go, and Xperia sola, brings performance updates and bug fixes | TabletPCTrend.com
    4th December 2012.
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    [...] source:  Sony Mobile Blog [...]

  • From Sony distribuie un nou software update pentru Xperia P, U, sola si go
    4th December 2012.
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    4th December 2012.
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    4th December 2012.
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  • From Ice Cream Sandwich update for Xperia P, Xperia U, Xperia go, and Xperia sola, brings performance updates and bug fixes | John Ryan Lee
    4th December 2012.
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  • By Mamoon Masud
    4th December 2012.
    07:29

    I Can’t upgrade my sola because the PC companion says ur phone software is up to date. What to do now ???

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  • By Chetan m.p
    4th December 2012.
    08:00

    I still can’t update my sola, PC Companion says your phone software is up to date, when I will get that update.

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  • From Sony : une mise à jour de stabilité et de performance pour les Xperia P, U, Go et Sola
    4th December 2012.
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    [...] Blog Sony Mobile Signaler une erreur dans le texte [...]

  • From FrAndroid » Blog ArchiveSony : une mise à jour de stabilité et de performance pour les Xperia P, U, Go et Sola
    4th December 2012.
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    4th December 2012.
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  • By Johannes Otto
    4th December 2012.
    09:02

    Thanks for the update, Sony. Good job!

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