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  • A989
  • 2@c
  • 27 Aug 2013

Sony Mobile has just released a full list of improvements that the recent 6.2.B.1.96 firmware update brought to the Xperia S, Xperia SL and Xperia acro S.

The update brought some significant improvements over the earlier Android 4.1.2 build, including performance and stability enhancements. See the full list of changes below.

For camera, we’ve…

addressed an abnormality in the white balance
improved the “Quick Launch” button functionality
smoothed out (1080p) video recording, minimizing lag

For apps, services & data, we’ve…

streamlined Exchange Active Sync, particularly when running an encrypted set-up
boosted connection stability for 2G network data
ensured preferences on 3rd party apps remain after reboot – not a common problem, but we understand it can be a frustrating one!

For battery, we’ve…

economised power consumption, and heat dispersion for longer life
corrected juice level notifications, especially when running low

And for hardware & UI, we’ve…

introduced a home key long-press to launch Google Now, and a double-press to launch Recent Apps
made sure the volume “up” button is fully responsive

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    • Ishant
    • Hkq
    • 27 Aug 2013

    Awesome Phone!

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      • AnonD-179118
      • n53
      • 26 Aug 2013

      AnonD-166878, 25 Aug 2013what about the battery life, because i am afraid of buying ... morebattery life is not so good, It drains so fast hardly 4 to 5 hours on continuous usage. stand by 9 hours. processing speed is low. you can better go for an Quad core phones. main advantages are camera and screen clarity. but on a nominal screen brightness and continuous usage of cam drains the battery like any thing with in 1 hours mobile get shut down on continuous usage of camera. Not so handy,thick with curved back which is actually slippery.

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        • xperia s
        • xqx
        • 25 Aug 2013

        Android 4.1.2 (6.2.B.1.96) Features

        1080p HD video lag is fixed
        Volume Up button lag fixed
        Long pressing Home button launches Google Now
        Pressing Home button twice launches recent apps and small apps
        Screen not lightning bug fixed
        All camera bugs fixed
        Extended battery mode added as before
        685 MB RAM available (More free RAM now)
        MMS pictures bug fixed
        Home launcher not redrawing anymore (perform data wipe for it)
        No lags in keyboard
        Camera Focus improved as compared to the previous firmware update
        No more false warning of Stamina Mode when battery reaches as low as 14%
        Music Unlimited update app in Walkman

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          • xperia macedonia
          • xqx
          • 25 Aug 2013

          [How to Install]
          Xperia S LT26i Gets Android 4.1.2 (6.2.B.1.96)
          http://androidteen.com/xperia-s-lt26i-update-to-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-official-firmware-6-2-b-1-96/

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            • AnonD-166878
            • fvK
            • 25 Aug 2013

            Yacksonmoh, 23 Aug 2013Yeah the phone Sony Xperia S is very ok for my liking. The ... morewhat about the battery life, because i am afraid of buying it for that reason plz give me ur feedback

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              • Anonymous
              • t1$
              • 25 Aug 2013

              any one in India got the recent update. is it OK or again laggy please friends share your opinion thanks

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                • Anonymous
                • ITV
                • 25 Aug 2013

                B.1.96 new update has universaly started ceeding or selective tegions, pls inform whats going onn. Why Sony cannot go directly to 4.3 directly, or its a gimmick to satisfy clients who spent 500$ year bck. Just a Sham to cover up. Explain

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                  • AnonD-39745
                  • 7Dn
                  • 24 Aug 2013

                  AnonD-79514, 24 Aug 2013No I meant a website only that proves, Thanks for sending i... moreYou are welcome my friend

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                    • AnonD-79514
                    • Sr{
                    • 24 Aug 2013

                    AnonD-39745, 24 Aug 2013Follow the link below, http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/0... moreNo I meant a website only that proves, Thanks for sending it, I didn't mean anything bad I just wanted to be sure :)

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                      • AnonD-39745
                      • 6P{
                      • 24 Aug 2013

                      AnonD-79514, 24 Aug 2013No website proves that...Follow the link below,

                      http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/08/23/xperia-sslacro-s-6-2-b-1-96-firmware-rolled-major-update-fixed-1080p-hd-video-lag-volume-up-button-bug/

                      But if by proving you mean actually proving that the updates work then I dunno

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                        • siva
                        • vG3
                        • 24 Aug 2013

                        comer_80, 22 Aug 2013please any 1 tell me if there any manner to solve the batte... moreInstall Go Power application to avoid fast battery drain

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                          • Arunkumar
                          • XuM
                          • 24 Aug 2013

                          AnonD-79514, 24 Aug 2013No website proves that...http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/08/23/new-xperia-s-update-6-2-b-1-96-starts-to-roll-out/

                          here is the proof you wanted dude

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                            • AnonD-79514
                            • Sr{
                            • 24 Aug 2013

                            a989, 23 Aug 2013 New Xperia S update (6.2.B.1.96) starts to roll out by... moreNo website proves that...

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                              • a989
                              • 2@7
                              • 23 Aug 2013


                              New Xperia S update (6.2.B.1.96) starts to roll out

                              by XB on 23/08/2013

                              in News

                              Reports are coming in suggesting that a big new firmware update in the form of build version 6.2.B.1.96 is starting to hit the Xperia S. Users from Taiwan appear to have the update, but it may also be live in other regions.



                              Changelog of Xperia S 6.2.B.1.96 firmware update. Available for all XSL,XAS

                              # 1080p HD Video Lag is fixed now :)
                              # Volume Up button lag fixed.
                              # Long pressing Home button launches Google Now.
                              # Pressing home button twice launches recent apps and small apps.

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                                • Yacksonmoh
                                • N9@
                                • 23 Aug 2013

                                Yeah the phone Sony Xperia S is very ok for my liking. The technology is exellent. The pnone specification is great!And it's beautifuly manufactured infact is superb. More grace to your elbow Sony Xperia. We will continue patronising the product.

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                                  • mikey
                                  • 44r
                                  • 23 Aug 2013

                                  I guess its for people who carry macbook and a usb charger around. keep the led brightness to the lowest when not in use, if you check out the phone the screen takes 50% of its battery, avoid gaming seriously, drains it down like a watefall. keep the sleep option to 1 min it runs a day pretty well with that.

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                                    • Priceless2099
                                    • stL
                                    • 22 Aug 2013

                                    Yeah nice phone, but LOL at the battery

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                                      • aaditya
                                      • 7wj
                                      • 22 Aug 2013

                                      sony xperia s have no vedio call application battery life is not so good