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[KkSCchaos]

After recently announcing what phones would get the Android 4.0.4 update, Sony Mobile have now started to release the update to certain devices, and we hope that the remaining devices will follow soon.

The roll-out started out on Tuesday 29th May, but we wanted to gather some more information before posting about it. The current phones getting the updates are the Xperia Arc, Xperia Arc S, Xperia Neo, Xperia Neo V, Xperia Ray and the Xperia Pro.

As usual, with such a major update, Sony Mobile have also made topics on their support forum for each device as to which SI has the updated firmware. Though I have taken the time to find the topics, it must be noted that not all of the topics haven't got all the information you need to know; this mainly affects the phones that Sony Mobile haven't released the firmware for at time of writing - I imagine the topics will be updated in due course:

• Xperia Arc: link


• Xperia Arc S: link


• Xperia Neo: link


• Xperia Neo V: link


• Xperia Pro: link


• Xperia Ray: link


• Xperia Mini: link


• Xperia Mini Pro: link


• Xperia Active: link


• SE Live With Walkman: link

We do not know what regions or what SI numbers are going to get update; the best source would be to use the links above for your device.

There are one or two bugs with the update though: some users have reported that video recording (particularly on 720p recording using Xperia Pro) is rather "laggy", and that the battery life is down on what it used to be when compared to the 2.3.4 firmware. However, apparently the idle life has been dramatically improved in the 4.0.4 firmware. Should you choose to update (or not): the choice is yours, and not ours. Also, do not forget that the firmware is only available (officially) via SEUS or PC Companion on your computer, not Over The Air.

As for the 2012 Xperia's: I'm affraid there is no topics that have been created for you (yet).

Sources: XperiaBlog (Arc & Neo and Pro) and Sony Mobile Support Forum

From Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog: http://blog.se-nse.net/2011-devices-android-4-0-4-update/

[KkSCchaos]

If you decided to read the post prior to updates getting released, then you would know that the Xperia Play isnt getting the update, and why.

Also, we cannot change Sony Mobile's (or Sony Ericsson's as it was back then) mind on what updates to release to what phone.

If youre that bothered about Gingerbread or Froyo, then you would of noticed plenty of custom ROMs in the XDA forums.

[Djtanay]

v4.0.4 is avaliable through OTA
JUST had it on neon v....about 25MB from 4.0.3 to 4.0.4

Edited by Djtanay, 04 June 2012 - 03:36 PM.

[KkSCchaos]

That will be on the ones that have 4.0.3 already. Rest are via PC companion/SEUS

[najodleglejszy]

ICS for mini pro is being rolled out

[shapeshifter]

najodleglejszy, on 07 June 2012 - 08:23 AM, said:

ICS for mini pro is being rolled out

I updated and used my friend's mini pro yesterday, I can confirm Its very smooth

[najodleglejszy]

great to hear that. I'll wait until more feedback on XDA. and until my SI will appear on the list ofc.

[hmnk]

Ok, my Mango's SI number is there in the ICS updates list..
So now my question is, how do I check if a particular app is compatible with ICS in Google Play?
Because all I can see is 'Requires Android: 2.1(or for that matter 2.2) and up' .
And one more question, If I do update and then if I wanna revert back to GB, than flashtool will do the trick right (without root/BL unlock)?
Sorry if I'm off topic but since the questions are related to the ICS Updates I thought it would be relevant to ask here.
Thank you!

[shapeshifter]

hmnk, on 08 June 2012 - 02:56 AM, said:

Ok, my Mango's SI number is there in the ICS updates list..
So now my question is, how do I check if a particular app is compatible with ICS in Google Play?
Because all I can see is 'Requires Android: 2.1(or for that matter 2.2) and up' .
And one more question, If I do update and then if I wanna revert back to GB, than flashtool will do the trick right (without root/BL unlock)?
Sorry if I'm off topic but since the questions are related to the ICS Updates I thought it would be relevant to ask here.
Thank you!

my friend's SI number was not listed but SEUS did the job
there is no issue with compatibility, every app is compatible
yes you can revert back using flashtool.

[PPG]

@Shapeshifter, How much aprox time will it take to update to ICS? How much of data is downloaded in that process?  

[shapeshifter]

221 MB. depends on your connection.
installing takes just 3-4 minutes.

[hmnk]

shapeshifter, on 08 June 2012 - 03:36 AM, said:

my friend's SI number was not listed but SEUS did the job
there is no issue with compatibility, every app is compatible
yes you can revert back using flashtool.

Thank you
And as for the SI number, yesterday, when the SI wasn't listed, this is what happened on 3 attempts  

hmnk, on 07 June 2012 - 12:56 PM, said:

My SI number is not on the list as yet but PC Companion says

And now it says this  

And my net connection also was stable.

Edited by hmnk, 08 June 2012 - 04:06 AM.

[PPG]

hmnk, on 08 June 2012 - 04:04 AM, said:

Thank you
And as for the SI number, yesterday, when the SI wasn't listed, this is what happened on 3 attempts  

I think its problem with JRE installer, try with USS
Check: ICS Fail

[shapeshifter]

hmnk, on 08 June 2012 - 04:04 AM, said:

Thank you
And as for the SI number, yesterday, when the SI wasn't listed, this is what happened on 3 attempts  


And my net connection also was stable.

happened with me too. use seus