As we had previously posted a few months ago, Sony Ericsson announced today that the Android operating system (version 1.6) installed on the Xperia ™ family of appliances will be updated to version 2.1 from the end of October and early November this year. The news was confirmed by hot springs and one of our employees. So the news is official Android will be updated to version 2.1 for the whole family Xperia.
The precise date of the beginning of the update should be informed to users of the line appliances Xperia ™ (Xperia ™ X10, X10 Xperia ™ mini and mini Xperia ™ X10 Pro) via a message that is displayed on the smartphone. The new devices produced after the date of commencement of the upgrade process, already come standard with the new version of Android installed.
Users who already have a phone line Xperia ™ will update the smartphone operating system with the help of the PC Companion. This program connects your phone to your computer so you can update the software on your smartphone, support information access, manage media files, backups and more.
The PC Companion is already on the memory card that comes with your smartphone. You can also download the tool free here pccompanion. Before starting the upgrade process for Android, you will need to make a backup of all information and all files and contacts stored on the device. For this task, use the Companion PC and transfer all data stored on the smartphone to your computer.
According to Sony Ericsson, the operating system upgrade to version 2.1 of Android will bring the following benefits:
- Record and view videos in HD video recording (720p) on Xperia ™ X10 (as already happens in Vivaz ™)
- Wireless connectivity via DLNA
- Improved tools and Mediascape™, Timescape ™ to make them even richer and smarter.
Soon, more information about the operating system upgrade in appliances Family Xperia ™ will be released here in SEInsider. Keep an eye tuned!
The next software update for Satio is now avaliable. Timing on the update is however different for different markets and operator branded versions. The first ones should start to come up this weekend and then continue over the coming week. However it might differ slightly between markets as some kits might need approval from operators and can therefore take some more time, still I would expect most versions of Satio to have the new software available in latest a few weeks from now.
Update for Satio™ for better performance and core stability improvements.You can to found also update for these model mobile Aino™ and Yari™.
Update for Aino™ for lower battery consumption and performance improvements for GPS, WLAN and Bluetooth™. Hit game Loco Roco included for free.
Update for Yari™ for lower battery consumption and improvements to Bluetooth™ and GPS performance. We’re also giving away two great new hands free games – Snowboard Rush and Hamster Hustle – and improving the game shop! These and other hands free games are also available for download from PlayNow™. Enjoy!
Read first in http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products
List of Highlights:
- Support for WVGA video recording – The already great video recording will be enhanced to fit the wide screen format and hence resolution is also slightly increased to 864 * 480 pixles. (the preset size will still be VGA, user has to change to get WVGA)
- Upload of pictures to Facebook – It will be possible to upload pictures directly from the picture menu you have on the home screen or from the Media UI.
- Youtube video uploading – It will be possible to upload videos to Youtube directly from the Media UI.
- Conversational messaging – “Conversations” will be nicely integrated in the messaging menu in order to easily find and inspire to more conversations with your friends.
- DLNA support – The new software will support DLNA media server for easy transfer of audio and still pictures. (Note that video is not supported)
- UI improvements – On top of above, several minor UI improvements have been done in order to optimize the user experience.
- The Facebook application that is now available on PlayNow for free download will be included in the sw.
Step by Step:
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Step 1
Download Update Service
Click above to download the Update Service
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Step 2
Install Update Service
Follow the instructions and install Update Service
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Step 3
Get started
Accept the license agreement and click ‘Start’
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Step 4
Connect Your Phone
Select your model, click ‘next’ and follow the instructions.
Connecting your phone for the first time may take up to one minute
The update will be available through the Update Service client found at www.sonyericsson.com/update
“Sony Ericsson were finally able to fix the software issues that have been plaguing the Sony Ericsson Satio with the latest firmware update R1CA037. If you’ve been following the story, you’d now that recently Satio was pulled out of stores due to some undisclosed software problems.”
“Well our sources from Carphone Warehouse share with us that they’ve already re-stocked a new batch of Satios and those will be ready for selling as soon as tomorrow.”
“We contacted Sony Ericsson representatives about the new developments and their official statement was they are quite ready with the new software update for the Sony Ericsson Satio and that they will be announcing it publicly as soon as they manage to upload all the needed files and scripts online.”
“Obviously, there are quite some operator specific versions of the firmware, so it may take some time before all versions are up but you should check – you might as well be among the lucky early birds. On the other hand, if you don’t own a Satio and you’ve been holding back from buying one only due to those issues, well, you should be happy to hear they’ve been taken care of.”
