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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] k_myk:
I'd be happy to provide a link:)

CENTRAL EUROPE GENERIC LINK 1 and CENTRAL EUROPE GENERIC LINK 2 all kudos goes to Cholek3 on polish android commmunity forum forum.android.com.pl

You should thank him if you see him around here:)

Have a wonderful weekend :cool:

P.S. I am very satisfied with this update. No issues at all. Bravia engine is working ok, no lag (at least not more than on GB), i have indeed less free ram, but I'd say that it's ICS thing (My previous GNex had even less with 4.0.2), apps are working fine, no random fc, reboots, battery seems better, but that is just one day of use so I can't tell for sure (definitely it's not worse than GB).

Love the "album" app. Best stock gallery I ever saw (but I still like QuickPic :P), walkman app is a little disappointing but I don't use it since Deezer is available in my country :cool:

Four things I really don't like is swipe to camera on lock screen (third way to start camera app, yay... NOT! :mad:) and if you select sound on unlock in settings it plays only if you unlock. It doesn't when you lock your phone with power button which is pointless. NFC icon. Why do I need to know that my nfc is always on? That's annoying.. And last but not least tapping (not tap and hold, just tap) on home screen brings menu bar for adding widgets and changing wallpaper and theme. What was wrong with tap and hold? Now it's very easy to bring it on the screen by accident.

Well all of this stuff is just little bit annoying or just plain stupid but that is nothing I couldn't live with so I'm still more than happy with Sony's work on ICS fos SXS:D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sanjaybenjamin:
thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tel033:
Is there any news about a new firmware ics update to fix the bugs?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sonic_boom:
Hi All .

Today was the day when i SWAP my SONY XPERIA S for 2 phones SAMSUNG GALAXY S II and SAMSUNG NEXUS S ( with little crack on screen but working perfect )

Reason :

- both phones has lots of great developers , there is lots of ROMs , MODs etc

- i start getting tired with SXS, everyday the same story SAVE BATTERY SAVE BATTERY SAVE BATTERY

i only miss HD screen and camera . if we talk about technology SXS is 10 years ahead if i compare so SGS2 , even if in the shop NEW SXS is cheaper than SGS2 . Samsung Nexus S is just one of the best android phones i evern seen ... btw

Good luck to all SXS users ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jonmorris:
If I was forced to give up the Xperia S, you know what I'd probably get instead? An Xperia arc or arc S.

I updated my arc to ICS before the Xperia S got it, and it's like a totally new phone - one that could have been released THIS year. It's faster, seems to no longer restart the launcher every time I breathe on the phone - and it has an awesome camera (even if video recording is only 720p). Plus a bright screen, lovely design and a memory card slot. No front facing camera, but so what?

I am quite amazed just how good a job Sony did in the end giving ICS to the 2011 Xperia owners, given all the fears over the RAM not being sufficient. If this is what the official ROM is like, I can't imagine how awesome the other ROMs must be too (especially if overclocked)!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gm007:
Thanks god,one guy left xps forum.

And hoping the guy before my post is the next.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wello168:
Like others, I'm having issues with performance, other than that I just love the way ics should be.

Hope Sony can put ics feature and gingerbread performance, I believe that will make lots of SXS user happy.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sinple:
I think Stock launcher uses a lot of ram. After I decided to switch to launcher7, my free ram increased.

I think that a lot of the app are not optimized for ICS and thus uses a lot of ram. I think there are 2 types of ram for ICS, hence launcher 7 and stock does not appear in the running app list while other launcher does.

For instance, go sms, go launcher, go locker, uses a lot of ram. Maybe we should start a thread that discuss which are the ram sucking app?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jonmorris:
Erm, that's me. Why do you want me to leave? Isn't having two Xperia S's enough for me to stay?

Can't I comment on what a great job Sony did with updating the 2011 models without being told I should leave this forum?!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] subcu1ture:
My battery life has improved massively since I updated my ICS.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] doministry:
Updating now through PC Companion...

Edit:

Done, now the phone makes Apps Optimalization...

Edit 2:

Ok just updated.

The process was buttery smooth!

So far - good...

UI has sometimes little glitches on homescreen...

WiFi looks OK but a little unstable on coverage.

What is annoying - Sony didn't change their Email app philosophy,

so it still keeps only 50 emails on the phone!

Making the app useless cr..p.

Facebook doesn't show the new timeline - hmm!

Strange, but widely reported...

Walkman/music player lost most of my cover art (!!!).

Free memory dropped to about 240MB RAM, will observe it further.

Other than that it looks great and works well, is smoother and it's just a bit better than GB..

I'll see further, any questions?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] edowar:
oooh I found some bugs in ics firmware from ch region.

Sometime my xps could not connect data and need to restart for back normal again.

and FM radio sound is not much clearly, it seem like sound distorsion :(.....

Hey guys, anyone has bugs like mine ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] doministry:
****, it's true.

Radio is just unusable, the sound is terrible.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] edowar:
Many thanks for your confirm, then I'll try ics rom from another region....maybe will take different :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] doministry:
Mine is generic polish.

Terrible indeed.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Framelord:
Ok here is what I think. On all phones(HTC,Smasung...) ICS have a problem. Just look at other section of this forum. So ICS Android 4.0=VISTA and Jelly been Android 4.1= WIN 7! Mark my words ICS is rushed out and JB will be polished ICS.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jonmorris:
I've just installed Nova Launcher (and paid for Prime) and it's certainly nice to have a normal menu pop up when pressing the menu key. If it also uses less RAM then that's another bonus. Why oh why couldn't Sony have given us the launcher they kept for 2011 Xperia models given ICS?

It's a bit frustrating that the Sony widgets aren't visible though. While some did seem to slow things down, I quite liked the weather widget and the one to manage Wi-Fi/brightness/data sync etc.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] doministry:
Sony widgets are there, the same as in GB.

---------- Post added at 11:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:34 PM ----------

But now I'm sure:

You don't have to wipe the phone to update.

Basically the device works well, but I'm sure Sony will upgrade this

to make it more smooth. And they should do it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] pascalbrax:
So, hi!

I've tried the swiss stock firmware found here on XDA on my Xperia S.

And, yes I got some nasty bugs.

So, here is another swiss firmware:

http://scavenger.ch/download/LT26i_6.1.A.0.452_GENERIC_CH__SI_1257-3741.rar

(temp URL)

This is the stock firmware FTF, downloaded with PC Companion. It's slighty different from the one posted here on XDA.

My SI number is 1257-3741.

IF your WIFI signal is low,

IF your widgets on the home screens lags and stutter,

IF your apps look slower,

IF your battery is dead after just a few hours,

IF you are very curious,

then try this firmware. I tested it for one week before posting it here. It resolved many bugs for me. Of course I cannot take any risks for you.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SFU11:
I've used apex launcher, and some default widget such as Notes (which is provide by evernote) are not there.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jonmorris:
They don't show up in the list of widgets using Nova Launcher.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] doministry:
The homescreen redraw is apparent - rarely after browsing....
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Mano1982:
Have you goys tried this? Atom Launcher: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5kbHRvLmF0b20ubGF1bmNoZXIiXQ..

It's really good and fast.. You can use Go Launcher EX Themes in this launcher :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Hyouchi:
I have the data bug, but it suddenly appeared a few weeks with the ICS. My FM Radio sound is fine. All other thing are working fine too, and my issue with Wi-fi is not here anymore. :eek:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] OS4.:
Guys, anyone have an issue with opera mini after the update? When i run it it says installing then nothing happens.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] k_myk:
Ok that bluetooth glitch is a FRIGGIN pain. I use bt headphones for music... Or should I say 'used'... :-(

Wysyłane z mojego LT26i za pomocą Tapatalk 2
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] doministry:
I am shocked Facebook app got limited on X S ICS...

I don't get why...

And the radio.. I'll see after reboot
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] defsix:
Flashed CE this weekend, noticed the data bug today as well. A restart is the only way to get rid of it, wifi is unaffected.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wello168:
Any idea is there new update coming up??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] metcard:
My Opera Mini worked fine on ics.

Try to uninstall and reinstalling it, or maybe clear the app cache.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shoz_on4u:
Strange issue with albums and other apps too

Hi,

Yesterday evening i took some photos from my phone and when i returned home i was going through all the photos i had taken and guess what the phone got stuck and displayed a message "album not responding do you wish to wait" and since the the phone is hangs a lot the xda app also lags too much while scrolling and many times i had to force close the application as it will not respond. What should i do stick with ICS or shift to GB back really disappointed with ICS right now :(

And the guy who said me to stop whining about ICS bad views somewhere back here i hope he reads this and come to know what problems we are facing. I gave a hell lot of money for this phone and if this is what i get then my money has gone in vain...:(

P.S. Also the music player stutters a lot when multitasking also FYI the ram left with me is only 190MB
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Pichunours:
6.1.A.1.58

http://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=20799 :confused:

Jelly Bean ??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] newalopez:
too soon I guess... maybe a lot of fixes, in anyway updates are welcome :good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nan008:
Problems with Media after ISC update

Hi,

I updated recently to ICS and have few problems with media - first the play on device for videos is not working, it was working on GB using DLNA connection to my Samsung TV now I have an error, 'Cannot show media. File format not supported' (the same videos were playing fine on GB) When trying to record a video the frame freezes and I have to restart the phone, also my BT headphones are not connecting properly to Xperia anymore, can anybody think of the solution? Or tell me how to reverse back to GB so my phone will be perfect again?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] TheFirstFishy:
While i wait for my SI number (6104) to be pulled out of the hat, i can enjoy ICS on my HTC Incredible S.

And unlike my XS and flashed ICS, the HTC seems to run ICS smooth but with Sense 3.6.

I can only hope that once my SI pops up, it will be as stable as on my HTC since i really dont wanna downgrade to GB or back on my HTC to be able to run ICS.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] pixy132:
Alright I've upgraded to ICS. While most of the time it's pretty smooth, I did notice a few bugs.

First of all, the WiFi connection is not too good, reception seems to drop a bit. Other than that, mobile data is not quite working as it was in GB. I need to manually install the internet and mms settings under the Xperia setting menu before getting data connection. And yesterday night when my phone restart itself (I was asleep so I didn't know that until I read the log of juice defender), that setting is lost and I cannot get onto mobile internet until I install the setting again using my house WiFi this morning.

Another thing that annoys me is that the icons on notification bar gets dimmer. I'm not sure if that's an ICS thing or not but since I put quite a few icons (battery %, 3G on off etc) in there, it's really annoying.

Haven't yet tried the camera but I don't get the extra slide to left camera fast key. Didn't we already have a physical fast key?

Battery drains like it was back in 67, but it's understandable. I'll keep my fingers crossed for a battery life update. I still manage to squeeze about 21 hours out of it thanks to juice defender anyway.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] doministry:
The lack of RAM and constant homescreen redraw after browsing is just EMBARASSING.

Sony get your act together!!!!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zodiac100:
Quite a lot of folks having issues with the ics update it seems.

Well so much for the " Sony take their time to give us a rock solid build" line that the fanboys keep hurling at us.

I haven't updated yet still waiting for generic UK firmware so I can't really comment but judging by what I'm used to since 2010 with the x10, I know rock solid isn't something to expect. It'll only get better with time and subsequent bug fixes.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jonmorris:
I've had the launcher redraw issue happen but think it's more likely down to another app I use that doesn't work very well on ICS. However, it isn't doing it now and it might be because I haven't run those apps again, or because I flashed the supposed 'second' CH ROM over the original one (without wiping data).

Either way, it's been behaving itself for the last two days. I do think Sony still needs to issue a new update (and by all accounts, it seems as if it has) but despite a few problems here and there, I'm happy.

Skype is buggered though. Half the time I load it, I can't even get it to sign in now. But, going by the comments on Google Play, I think it's the app at fault, not ICS.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Supercharge it and it will redraw much less...

Sent from my LT26i with Tapatalk 2
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] doministry:
Hmm not really...

I run almost no apps in the background and the RAM can drop to 140MB even....

And that's the reason. That's it.

What is surprising since X S has ENOUGH built in RAM.

And it happen after browsing, we all know browser is memory heavy.

This issue makes me think this upgrade is CRAP.

It's stuttering and memory short.

Ultimately I regret I didn't wait for the next upgrade.

This one is **** compared to latest GB.

Sony you suck again..

They never really learn.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SeaFargo:
I have extremely poor battery life, also!

I have extremely poor battery life, also!

The same of you.

My Xperia S have this problem just after updating to 4.0. Awful! Do you have any suggestions??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] metcard:
If you set your background app limit to 2 at most under developer options you will get about 300mbs free ram most of the time, the downside is that apps that are in the background will close more frequently.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] pixy132:
Was listening to music using the new Walkman app today. Anyone notice the occasional skip when music is playing? It's like the app was killed by system and restart again. This happens when screen is off as well as using other app on the phone.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mailthesauce:
Same here, it's been reported in other threads.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SnowOokami:
You can solve this by installing PowerAmp and set the prebuffer higher.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] pedrera:
On ICS from one week.

I think that the ICS update is bad.

The new way to the configuration is hawfull and differ of implementation in other ICS device.

The phone is slower and quickly hot.

Battery fall down more quickly tha ever.

I've had the opportunity to have a SIII at a low price from my provider so I switch to the Samsung and I'am very happy

Bye bye Sony
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wello168:
Proud to own Xperia S before, but now after the update, kinda shy to show off my device. Why the device run too slow on ICS?? Like others mention, this device build with not so bad hardware and totally capable fully utilize ICS without that much problem.

If Sony can't make their advance android phone smooth and fast enough, I rather they stay on their old phone software, I mean this device run super smooth on GB.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shoz_on4u:
Hi,

Wait a moment maybe the new update will solve these issues we are mentioning. Remember GB also had these issues and it had almost 3 updates.

Maybe we should give sony some time so that they can solve all the issues in one update.

Hope for the best :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] doministry:
Without a doubt they will do it.

The same applied to Arc - it had a nasty battery usage bug but than everything was ironed out.

The same with X S. Was perfect on GB after 3 updates, probably the same will happen on ICS.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Tin Choi:
Another update is available for Australia SI: 1257-6322
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] k_myk:
I'm sorry but They had almost 9 NINE! months to iron out big issues. After this time useless bluetooth audio, and radio (which are MAJOR issues) and other smaller ones are UNACCEPTABLE. I should know that this update will be fcuked up. The same happened to Sony Tablet S ICS update. Same big, stupid fcuk ups. I know that I can sell it and problems will be solved, but that is not the point. Those are not bugs. Those are broken (badly) features. >:(

Bummer.

Sorry for this.. Bluetooth audio skiping is driving me crazy:'(

EDIT: One more thing. I'm unable to make a call when bluetooth headset is connected. Wtf.

Wysyłane z mojego LT26i za pomocą Tapatalk 2
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ssj_jaypee:
Any changes listed?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] newalopez:
More important, firmware version?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] pixy132:
Another little bug. Launcher rotated even I didn't turn on rotate homescreen. :o

But anyhow I think u guys really need to calm down a bit. While there are a few little bugs everywhere, it's not like the phone is completely rubbish after upgrade. I still enjoy the new album app, refreshed UI and many new features.

Remember the first GB fw, it was full of bugs too. Be patient.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] TheFirstFishy:
I got patience, and thank god for flashing or i would still be using GB while waiting for my SI number (6104)

By the time my SI number will be up, i can just hope that they fixed the bugs or maybe JB will be out at that time.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] samp52:
This has happened to me aswell.

Sent from my LT26i
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shoz_on4u:
Hi,

Sorry to ask this but home screen has the auto rotation option in settings if so please let me know how to do it? Coz mine always stays in portrait mode.

Thanks :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mailthesauce:
No change in firmware version, only change I can see is loss of Japanese keyboard
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wello168:
i notice that my home screen also rotate, but only happen while i'm charging my phone. this is including cable plug to pc or notebook also.

other than that, it just won't rotate!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shoz_on4u:
Yeah it does thanks for sharing :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tel033:
Hey guys just wondering what's the safest way to update? Pcc sus or via WiFi?(ota) ?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nit:
Through PCC is the safest. It will first download the firmware and kernel. And the upgrade will not start until the download is completed.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dSayonarab:
I can vouch for this, I've been using this firmware as my daily driver after a week and it definitely fixes the bugs we're all experiencing from the other CH firmware somewhere here on xda. Battery life, WiFi signal, and home screen lag/stutter all resolved, and the phone doesn't overheat so much anymore (I never use Bluetooth, so I don't know if it fixes that).

IF you're experiencing bugs and you're on ICS, flash this and see if it fixes things.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Cragstar:
Still no UK love for me . . . . I don't want to root as I use the phone for work and don't want to run the risk.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] doministry:
I just really hope Sony will quickly upgrade X S.

Because this ICS is a buggy piece of ****.

To all wondering:

DON'T upgrade to ICS until the patch will be released!!

On GB this phone was brilliant, ICS currently is crap!

Oh how I wish I would wait!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] o2xygen:
Xperia ics for uk generic is now upgradable to .453
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] KidCarter93:
What's your SI number though? It depends on that rather than what country you're based in.

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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] o2xygen:
The SI on the back is 3114 which I assume its what UK users mostly have. Seems quite responsive so far
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] randy_c:
Can you upload UK .453 ROM?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] KidCarter93:
That's what the majority of us have yeah. I'm still on GB though cause the SI list on the Sony site hasn't been updated. At least I know from you that mine is upgradable. Thanks :D

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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bertiep:
ICS UK update

Have just updated SI 1257-3114 uk generic at last.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] randy_c:
UK .453 or .452 Can you uplaod .453?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ssj_jaypee:
Any fixes or changes for the UK rom?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kapcaveman:
It looks like 453 just downloading myself now.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] randy_c:
Please upload so we can try. Hopefully fix some bug
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kapcaveman:
Not something I have done before - what would I upload and to where?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gm007:
It's already in general forum,take a look.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] pixy132:
Anyone found that the Xperia Home stops working more often in ICS than in GB?

Sometimes it hangs and require reboot, but sometime it restart after pressing the sleep button and turn it back on.

No root no bootloader unlocked. No custom launcher as well, just Xperia Home.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gm007:
Maybe some of you widgets is causing problems.

Never happen to me in gb neither on ics.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mlehtola:
1257-3114

.453 update just installed (OTA)

Finland, operator Saunalahti

No issues so far
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] KidCarter93:
Has anyone had their data deleted automatically since this update? It's probably nothing to do with it considering I updated the other day and have only just lost my data but I cab defo rule this out by asking here.

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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wello168:
Is that mean new update has been release? Because mine still .452.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] pixy132:
Hmm, but I only use a slight amount of widgets, and they are either default Sony stock widget or widgets that claim to support ICS.

Any idea how to isolate the culprit? Remove every widgets and test? :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wello168:
Have you try repair your phone software? I mean use pc companion or sues. Sometimes and oddly it work.:P
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] s-X-s:
Reflashed Stoke GB back up from CHE 4.0.4 to check 1257-3114 is here.. not yet ... damn vodafone ireland or what??....
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mlehtola:
Don't know...never got .452
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] spinz78:
'm having problem in the recent call scrolling menu, when I scroll downwards it keeps jumping back to top randomly. Is there any way to rectify it? My phone's running on stock ICS 4.04