Sony Ericsson explains how hard it is to update to Android 4.0 ICS

08 December, 2011
It's a lengthy process that starts with writing some custom software and ends with waiting for certification.

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  • blazecoelho
  • tE{
  • 17 Apr 2013

Ian, 09 Dec 2011That's good considering that in all company that was part o... moredude seriously ?
sony's UI is known as the closest to stock android among the major manufacturers

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    • a.raul
    • dQB
    • 15 Dec 2011

    xperia X10 can upgrade to ics 4.0 ?

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      • AnonD-5041
      • K7f
      • 13 Dec 2011

      Just rollout vanilla ICS then rollout optional Timescape UI update for those who want it. Problem solved.

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        • blaskaa
        • mvG
        • 12 Dec 2011

        Well it isn't easy or cheap to buy a Sony Ericsson phone either.
        If we stop buying your phones, will that ease your burden?

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          • Daniel Lee
          • tVj
          • 12 Dec 2011

          xperia Arc can upgrade to ics 4.0 ?

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            • Anonymous
            • 0f{
            • 12 Dec 2011

            yeah everything is so hard for sony these days when it comes to phone . . . their phone designs suck, their hardwares suck, their softwares suck . . . yeah blame it on ericcson

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              • will trade x10
              • udq
              • 11 Dec 2011

              Hey Sony Ericsson soon to be called Sony. You are a big company and you have the fund and resources to do it. I'm sure all other smartphone go through the same process you just mentioned. So explaining is a good thing, but getting the much needed update at a later time with your android phone is not an excuse. Maybe you hired the wrong people in your company.

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                • Anonymous
                • 9CH
                • 11 Dec 2011

                Can i get d ICS on my xperia neo...???

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                  • ps3
                  • ixx
                  • 10 Dec 2011

                  but for easy to update for ps3, every month!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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                    • Stef-Salv
                    • fu$
                    • 10 Dec 2011

                    Anonymous, 09 Dec 2011Android = bugs, force closes and unstable. That's what I've... moreCreate back up>> format the phone>> upgrade software>>restore backup>> there you go smooth as new with new software plus the old save files, programs, data braah...braaah...!!

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                      • Anonymous
                      • y@V
                      • 10 Dec 2011

                      Anonymous, 09 Dec 2011The best part about x10 is th ICS updateX10 aint 2011 model and it hardly got gingerbread wnt go upto ICS like ever

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                        • AnonD-33269
                        • tA$
                        • 09 Dec 2011

                        LynX, 09 Dec 2011i had the same feeling when i was waiting for GB update for... moreSame in here... I wish i could get my siemens phone back. so simple. *hammer*

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                          • Anonymous
                          • txj
                          • 09 Dec 2011

                          asd, 09 Dec 2011why don't everybody give vanilla droid. it will be a lot ea... moreI prefer rum raisin rather than vanilla ice cream...

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                            • Anonymous
                            • 4SS
                            • 09 Dec 2011

                            The best part about x10 is th ICS update

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                              • AnonD-24198
                              • 7qD
                              • 09 Dec 2011

                              Se u can do it
                              My xm waiting 4 ics

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                                • nir
                                • 7tx
                                • 09 Dec 2011

                                Ian, 09 Dec 2011That's good considering that in all company that was part o... moreCool

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                                  • asd
                                  • vIh
                                  • 09 Dec 2011

                                  why don't everybody give vanilla droid. it will be a lot easier to develop.. & the update can be rolled out faster...

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                                    • AnonD-33490
                                    • Xw$
                                    • 09 Dec 2011

                                    XDA can do it in 2 weeks??, so why that XDA programers that work for slam-slum cant give ics update to all galaxy line up??, ok use custom rom??, and the wifi stop working, only recieved 2 g signal, Dellay in accelometer, Application crash and Bla2...

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                                      • Ian
                                      • KT@
                                      • 09 Dec 2011

                                      That's good considering that in all company that was part of android program, only S,E or Sony,, has their own customization, timescape Different UI and others, while the brands Samsung LG Motorola HTC have almost the same UI, no wonder why it takes time for them to release it in their device, and the certification and testing it really needs some time, we understand it as their products are reliable compared to others,,

                                      hhmmm,, maybe that certification and testing thing are the reason why X8 and X10 minis didn't get that 2.2 updates, so how come my X8 still working great after rooting and installing froyo?? ow! thats almost a year! by the way ill wait for Ice Cream to be release for my arc S, cheers Sony!!

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                                        • JD1
                                        • 2@d
                                        • 09 Dec 2011

                                        AnonD-3441, 08 Dec 2011Let me put it this way. If news is about non-Android, every... moreVery well said. At last a meaningful quote.

                                        All these people just relax. It is still a phone...

                                        Stop BS here and start living life!