Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc and Xperia PLAY get software update

03 August, 2011
The Xperia Arc and Xperia PLAY are getting stereo sound in videos, landscape mode for the homescreen.

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  • hadi
  • iB4
  • 08 Jul 2013

my Xperia Arc Android version is still 2.3.3 and i want to upgrade it. i want to upgrade it by using pc companion but I heard that if i upgrade it it become to slow.. its truee

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    • gogutta
    • QGV
    • 14 Apr 2012

    how long do it take for a xperia play gets the update

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      • Budeci
      • fuH
      • 22 Dec 2011

      questions.za@support.sonyericsson.com

      To all South Africans. If you are interested in buying this phone (Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc or ARC s ) you in it for big disappointment. Dealers like MTN and Vodacom are selling this phone through contracts with packages intentionally
      excluding all accessories such car chargers, bluetooth ear piece ,etc. You only get normal charger, usb cable and headsets while the phone packed with so much technology which will just be too useful for nothing. This phone has poor battery life compare to other brands yet it has a Navigation application on it, without a car charger in the whole of South Africa, this will be a pain in "some" place. Worst of all is that the the dealers like MTN, Vodacom and inclusive of Sony Ericsson South Africa franchises are only interested in making money without caring about customers' satisfaction. They are taking South Africans for granted. They put more into a good marketing front for this phone but no proper support for it. Imagine if you blow up or loose your normal charger,usb cable, headset,etc. how are you going to replace them. When you call the dealer, you are only adviced to go through a costly exercise of dealing with only Sony Ericsson to fix you phone or whatever included in the package. As compared to other brands, you get accessories from almost anywhere - dealers,electronic shops, free market,etc. your options are not limited as compared to this phone. For such a great phone, I am very very disappointment.

      If you want to raise your complaints regarding the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, write an email to this address:
      questions.za@support.sonyericsson.com

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        • Arc PH
        • t7t
        • 09 Dec 2011

        Hi all, software update is now available in the Philippines.. all arc owners in the Philippines can update now.. works fine and new features are there. Thanks Sony (Ericsson)!


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          • pm
          • MHA
          • 01 Dec 2011

          xperia arc here (LT15i), upgraded to the latest update; home screen doesn't work in landscape mode...

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            • raj
            • utX
            • 01 Oct 2011

            ya the update is available.but the home screen only work in potriat mode.

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              • Anonymous
              • vwd
              • 30 Sep 2011

              Hi all,

              I got the update yesterday but i don't see if Home screen works in landscape mode on my Arc. Also i find that they have removed the Power control widget. Looks are better, theme works great. But I feel that not a big update as the home screen still works in only portrait mode only. Also the Digital Clock is again not in sync.

              Overall for me this update worth. Camera has zoom option for 8 mp resolution.

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                • AnonD-24085
                • bC7
                • 29 Sep 2011

                kushalbiljaji, 28 Sep 2011xperia arc august update is now available in india..... i g... morehow did you get it ?? its still not available in India ??

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                  • sid
                  • ut0
                  • 29 Sep 2011

                  kushalbiljaji, 28 Sep 2011xperia arc august update is now available in india..... i g... moredude i m not still getting the august update
                  u updates vai pc companion???
                  or flashd it??

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                    • kushalbiljaji
                    • uta
                    • 28 Sep 2011

                    xperia arc august update is now available in india..... i got it today and i'm so happy.....

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                      • Anonymous
                      • 25I
                      • 27 Sep 2011

                      Klins1010, 25 Sep 2011You will get an automatic notification about the ability of... moreCannot also..i use pc companion or the system update..it keep say my phone is up to date :(

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                        • AnonD-23632
                        • pJd
                        • 26 Sep 2011

                        my Arc has been updated but my homescreen does not work min landscape mode! Can anybody help!!

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                          • Klins1010
                          • 0V1
                          • 25 Sep 2011

                          You will get an automatic notification about the ability of the update, the only required thing is your handset to be online for a while. To check for update manually, go to Home > Menu > Settings > About Phones > System updates.
                          Before going for this update, we always recommend two things :
                          Look to completely charge-up your device battery as the update will use wireless Internet connectivity and you won’t like your device switching off in-between the update process.See this post on backing up your Android phone.
                          Also, try to back-up your messages, contacts, application settings and whatever you can. If something goes wrong, this little step can save you from a lot of headache.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • uCp
                            • 17 Sep 2011

                            Update oh update..when you coming to Malaysia?:(

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                              • Devedue
                              • vGR
                              • 13 Sep 2011

                              Anonymous, 11 Sep 2011Awwww man..have to wait again..how about xperia arc?I don't know i just mailed for play at this site: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/common/contact/contactusemail/phones?cc=in&lc=en

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                                • Anonymous
                                • IVR
                                • 11 Sep 2011

                                Devedue, 10 Sep 2011This is what i got from sony: "We would like to inf... moreAwwww man..have to wait again..how about xperia arc?

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                                  • Devedue
                                  • vGR
                                  • 10 Sep 2011

                                  This is what i got from sony:

                                  "We would like to inform you that update is not available for your phone. Kindly note that the possibility to update the software for Xperia PLAY using PC Companion, Update Service or Update Service Pro has been temporarily disabled due to problems experienced by consumers when performing an update. Scripts with the new software have been removed until a fix is identified. We regret the inconvenience caused. We would like to inform you that you will be get updated through our website."

                                  So i think i will wait.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • 25I
                                    • 08 Sep 2011

                                    I've waited since the update..until now..still haven't receive the update :(

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                                      • anonymu
                                      • t7t
                                      • 06 Sep 2011

                                      no updates yet for philippines.
                                      anticipating... :)

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                                        • matt
                                        • 0Fa
                                        • 04 Sep 2011

                                        Yes on my xperia play i cannot use landscape.mode either but xloud and new messages colouring.is gd just wat i was hopin forfor as i couldnt see who sent who a text