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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Gnicolas:
Hi!

I upgraded my SXS to ICS on Friday night (SI 1275-2756) and I am very satisfied with the update overall.

Like many have already said, there are some more-or-less annoying issues though. Here are the ones I encountered :

"Top contacts" widget stops working after some time (when I modified a contact's picture or received a phone call)

"Battery saver" app / widget keep restarting, thus preventing the phone to enter deep sleep and draining battery

Some apps can't be frozen (like the aforementioned Battery saver)

Lockscreen doesn't show any detailed notification when security is set to "pattern unlock". It is much more convenient than the previous "slide to unlock THEN draw pattern" approach on Gingerbread though.

MMS messages appear first in a thread in the stock Messaging app : they are not sorted according to the date they were received, as they should. Maybe the software did some backup&restore magic behind the scenes during the update process, and got it wrong. :(

Anyone noticed the MMS problem too ? How would you fix it ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] alexoz:
Has anyone tried the FM radio in ICS? The sound is horrible, as if the signal was really bad and the audio was encoded to a very low bitrate and that happens with all stations. In GB it worked fine.:(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] naughtb4:
Looking to revert to Gingerbread, is flashtool the best way to do this?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] del1701:
Yep use flashtool, and do a clean install, I did last night and gb is so much better.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dynamic503:
No, Ics is much better than GB, do you have something wrong?

Ics is more faster than, beautiful., and modern...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] naughtb4:
But in my experience it also leads to worse battery life which i value in a phone
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] del1701:
Oh are we getting personal now
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] donjamal:
Regarding WiFi issues; I flashed GB again, then rooted my device using the locked bootloader rooting guide and now WiFi is as it was on GB, full signal almost all the time :-) and regale data connection problems, it might be my carrier... so all good and fast now ;-)

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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dhilluk:
This guy could be a bad journalist, just read his remark about us with sim-free Xperia S.....

Three releases ICS update for Sony Xperia S http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/three-releases-ics-update-for-sony-xperia-s-50008462/
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sonic_boom:
back to GB

I love and hate ICS update , just decided to flashed GB and wait for some UPDATES for ICS from SONY.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dhilluk:
I have done the same thing. I am convinced that the phone will be fantastic with ICS, as long as they improve battery, etc. I would also like to see the sound slider on the lock screen make a return and full device encryption to be available.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rand al thor:
hi there everyone

i have a serious problem and i was wondering if anyone could help me.

basically pc companion has a difficulty updating me to ics. i am on 3 network uk and the software update is available.

however when you get to the part where you switch off the mobile and hold the volume down key nothing happens to my phone. i tried a million times and nothing.

can some help. i also tried seus and still no luck.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sonic_boom:
feedback

after returning to GB i would like to left here some opinion about ICS/GB

What i like in ICS :

- ICS design overall

- latest apps such as original browser ( sync bookmarks with chrome ) btw i still fancy DOLPHIN BROWSER as the best web browser for android. GOOGLE + ICS design, YOUTUBE ICS design, GMAIL ICS design etc.

- status bar

- settings

- maybe few more minor things

- fix my SKYPE landscape/portrait video call issue

- Resizable widgets

What i dont like about ICS:

- battery life

- battery life

- battery life

- screen lock slider camera instead of sound ( next update should give us option to customize it : we should have a choice to place there app or any action )

- for me is slower than GB (my phone app and album loading very slow)

- album app ? i am not sure that was good idea to replace old one

- .nomedia file ? not working for me . in my walkman app there was all my sounds for example from COPILOT navigation

- video camera records sound using only one microphone thats why on playback we dont have stereo but ONLY MONO ( issue on ICS and GB )

- Facebook app lost new look in profile + missing tabs in profile PHOTOS, WALL, INFO?

- screenshot should in same place as we had in GB ( POWER + VOLUME DOWN is not too bad either but why not to have old way and new way together ? )

- settings button , long press on empty space on screen or just one single tap on screen give us the same action ( for me this is waste of settings button )

I would like also with next update get BATTERY PERCENTAGE ICON ? i dont want to use 3rd party apps because i think some apps may cause battery drain ? yes no ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] W0D1N:
I dont have all the issues here on my xperia S flashed to ICS (CH). Maybe its the custom kernels/roms or something? I don't have lag/stutter or any performance decrease (even Ram is the same as in GB). My photo's/video's look fine also (only focusing goes slow wich was also in GB). I dont have the restart problem of widgets so cpu cant go into deep sleep mode (tested it with cpu spy).

The things i agree on is the lower wifi strength, the facebook app and the screenshot option. And what i am experiancing is the missing voice search icon in app drawer. But this could be related to different region ICS ftf, or its just new in ICS.. couse it works if i use the google search widget...

What i dont understand from what you say is the settings icon, i dont see it in a long press or tap on empty space... only thing i get then is the edit theme and add widget option.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SkaterOllie795:
I think what he means is that they could have added a new feature. He's talking about the keys on the phone. For example if you hold the home button it brings up the recent apps. They could have improved this by adding a feature like if you hold down/long press the settings key then it brings up the settings menu easier than dragging down the status bar.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] waiflih:
Since now we can root without unlocked BL, you can use modified systemUI.apk (root required) for the battery icon (found in apps & themes section)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jonohanson:
Tmobile uk - 1257 - 5893 :( not looking good, will I have to wait for a T-mob branded one?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tsukeyomi:
My SI isn't still listed i guess, but server is down if i try to check for updates.

EDIT

Server is up again and says phone is updated.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nemer12:
so mine should get the update today ? :| ??

I have a TW .76 software I hope I will recive the update today :D

but it says that my phone is up to date :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yuunanase:
Have they updated all the dates to 21st?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Scratchling:
Same SI here. Just gonna flash.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SnowOokami:
> We will continue to add items in the list as soon as they are released.

the list might be updated every second... minute... hour etc...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tsukeyomi:
Noticed that too. But i guess they're making lots of confusion.

I mean, what's the difference between the second and the third one?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ambroos:
Getting the update today (probably):

- Generic Switzerland

- Generic Greece

- Generic Germany

- Generic Austria

Possibly more of course, but I'm quite sure of these.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gm007:
guys try with SEUS maybe faster than PCC
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] slyevo:
Si Number

Is the SI number Software or Hardware embedded? I flashed my Orange/T-Mobile uk to CE1 Generic World!!!

Can anyone please update me?

Thx
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ambroos:
Software. You'll receive updates when CE1 receives them.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Yakandu:
Any of that custom numbers is any of our listed ftf? So we can flash and update
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Erachter:
If i flash my SXS with another SI, it will be good?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Phantasm4489:
once the ftf comes i'm thinking of flashing everything except the kernal and booting it to see if doomlords autoroute script in the doomkernel will be able to root ics for me and then flashing the ics kernel once thats done.

What do you all think?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SnowOokami:
won't work.... very different kernel
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gm007:
you need to try the opposite .

flash the ics firmware,then doom kernel then the ics kernel
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Phantasm4489:
yes but it only needs to get as far as the autoroot script. i'm not expecting it to fully boot. once its done its autoroot thing i will replace the kernel with the proper ics one
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ambroos:
Checked, none available. There used to be one but it's 404'ed.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SnowOokami:
best method is to flash ICS, extract the kernel, root the kernel and push the kernel back ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] optik19918:
I HAVE THE 1257-3741 BUT it says your Phone is already up to date
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jonmorris:
They could have just kept the menu key popping up a menu including settings, like ICS on the 2011 models. Google has guidelines but they are just guidelines!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sonic_boom:
On ours phones we have a 3 buttons BACK HOME AND MENU . In GB when you tap on MENU you got menu with settings option. When you tap on empty space once - nothing happens. When you tap and hold on empty space you will se menu add widgets wallpapers shortcuts etc... BUT in ICS tapping on MENU you will get little bar where you can change wallpaper, theme or add some widgets. Same menu you will get when you tap once on empty area or tap and hold...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] edinoo:
It's lagging everytime on every function I take... as example sliding from left to right. Normal or why is that ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] richteralan:
I believe most lag is related to the constant swapping due to high dalvik heap size.

Sent from my Sony Xperia S LT26i
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SxperiaS:
Hey, i think i stumble into a bug i send a lot of sms and i noticed that when i send a message it doesn't take much to reach 2,3,4 messages, i don't remember but i think that in GB this didn't happened. I tried writing the same message on a another phone with gb and another with ics and the message that i wrote didn't reach 2 messages.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sinple:
Switch off the phone and wait for 20second. Then hold the volume down button as you connect the cable.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ryknex:
SRY
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Why So Serious?:
Plugged my XS into PC Companion last night and the ICS update popped up.

SI on service menu: 1257-3815 (not on list yet)

Network: Three UK

Before I go ahead with the update though I have a few questions...

1. Is PC Companion the best way to update? Should I look at using SUS instead?

2. Is root available yet on ICS without unlocking bootloader? Mine is locked and I don't really want to unlock it.

3. People are reporting lower wifi strength... can anyone confirm whether this affects real usage? The calibration that goes along with the wifi graphic may be different on ICS compared to GB since I've heard this is the case across a lot of devices. Whether it actually impacts performance is what I'm concerned with.

4. People have been complaining about Facebook... has this affected everyone on ICS, or just those who also use the Xperia Facebook integration?

Cheers
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] indesisiv:
1. If you root without unlocking the bootloader then you will need to get the 3 uk ftf to flash last.

2. Yes ... see here

3. No problems with wifi after going to ics here. Although i followed the root for locked bootloaders thread and have a clean install of ICS.

4. It is the FB app itself on ICS that is the problem.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sinple:
Anybody experiencing sms getting stuck in outbox when using go sms?

The 2nd msg sends faster than the first msg, according to animation I see on go sms that indicate sent.

I using sg generic btw
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Framelord:
Ok guys new here. Simple question: Does LED notification light works in ICS? For sms,unanswered calls...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] subben2003:
Yes
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Framelord:
OK THX.ICS here I come!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Hyouchi:
Yeah, I'm having this "issue" too. It's a little weird, since this wasn't present on GB. =s
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SxperiaS:
Yeah, in about ~63 characters it goes to the second message, hope they fix this because messages to other carriers become more expensive this way.... did anyone had this issue and manage to fix it?

Cumprimentos
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ssj_jaypee:
Any word on an ics update since the current build has bugs?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] doministry:
Still no update for me!

So, in my case Q2 update was a LIE.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] del1701:
Yep same here :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SGR[robin92]:
Fm radio dont work for me :/
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] del1701:
I did read a post over on Sony support forum from someone who contacted Sony UK regarding the ics release that it would be another 2 or 3 weeks for us because they wanted to see if there were any problems with other region releases and then fix them :rolleyes:

Oh well the wait goes on
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] maxboy:
rollback to GB, dont want to unlock bootloader and root, weak Wifi and no LED notification (didn't test music yet) = no GO!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Deniz.S:
Hope that's true. Would prefer to wait a couple of more weeks for something nearer to their solid GB firmware.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kekkle:
Most bug reports come from the CH Generic ROM. Or a ROM flashed using the Flashtool.

The only problems from people using PC Companion/SEUS is some performance issues. People are also reporting better stability and performance when flashing DE or Italy ROMS using the Flashtool.

Is this all related to the Flashtool or is the CH Generic ROM not so stable or perhaps not properly dumped?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] defsix:
Are you using non standard characters in your messages ? letters with accents etc. I know the CE ver used to automatically fix this before it was sent. If you are using a firmware like CH this ver doesn't and will quickly fill a standard SMS length with a few non standard characters.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SxperiaS:
I am using the official ICS update from PC companion, thing is i am quite sure that this didn't happen in GB, in the said text message i used a '~' and a smile, nothing that should reduce the standard (160 characters?), like i said in about ~64 characters it jumps to second message, tested it with a zte blade using 2.3.7 writing the same message and in a htc one x with ics both phones not only did they didn't jump to the second message but still had many characters available for use.

Update: I remember to test another sms app (handcent) and it fixes the problem, same message and still many characters available, so i think this is a problem with the message app in ics. Don't know exactly if i should post this in somewhere.

---------- Post added at 11:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:20 PM ----------

Solved the issue installing handcent, i sugest you install it a message app until a fix is provided.

Cumprimentos!

---------- Post added 4th July 2012 at 12:02 AM ---------- Previous post was 3rd July 2012 at 11:26 PM ----------

Seems to be an issue with using accents " ~ " and " ´ " still using handcent allows using many more characters
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] crimilde:
I'm not sure for the others, but for me, the DE ROM was way worse than the CH one...

The phone was heating up too quickly (even in stand-by the battery was at 29C whereas on the CH ROM it's at 23-24C).

In the same time, the Home was really laggy on the DE ROM and generally it felt slower.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] scook94:
LOL that's the excuse I'd use too! Any bets they release 452 when they finally get round to it?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] del1701:
Yep that's probably what they'll do :rolleyes:

I bet they have an agreement with the uk networks to give them the updates first before anyone who had the cheek to buy a sim free handset
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Why So Serious?:
Pretty sure this is the case. I'm on 3 UK and my ICS update is ready, whereas my girlfriend is on UK generic bought directly from Sony and she only got .75 update yesterday.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Odie007:
ICS update

I understand they're are update issues concerning the Xperia S ICS update but does anyone have any clou at all how long it will take for them to be fixed ?

I still can't update my phone either :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] muzza1986:
I've tried the online chat asking Sony for an update as to when ICS will be rolled out across the whole uk without being on 3. All I was told is that it's currently being rolled out and it will be "available soon." I hope it comes soon.

I also asked about using a flashtool and they said that it makes your warranty void. I listened to people on this board and they said it was okay but it turns out to be false. I have upgraded to ICS using the Swiss generic and I'm worried about my warranty now. It looks like I don't have my warranty anymore so anyone thinking that it's okay please be aware.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SFU11:
dont need to worry about that... if you have ftf of your country, it wont be a problem.. I think.

even sony still give me good service for xperia x8 in my country (unlocked - custom kernel - custom ROM) but before bring your device it's good to roll back to stock ROM.

edit: they will dont know whether we have used flashtool or not..

sorry for my terrible English.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Crocodile1973:
Yeah but if something happens to the phone before the ftf for the UK is out, then he is screwed. Worst case i know.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] del1701:
All he would have to do is flash back to a generic uk gb rom
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Crocodile1973:
if the phone is operational, as with someone on here, there phone just powered down and died.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ssj_jaypee:
So far, is there any recorded differences in regards to performance/compatibility issues with each region release?

Or are they all pretty much the same?

Thanks in advance.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Hyouchi:
Hey, Guys, I don't know if it's happening with just me, but my XS is running smoother with the Force GPU Rendering disabled. :o
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tot_anusak:
Different to mine. Mine runs smoother with Force GPU Rendering enabled :p
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] doministry:
5th of July, still no update for my generic X S.

Looks like an update mess at Sony.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kevstv:
This is ridiculous, I also have a Generic, UK version and as with the GB updates we are getting left behind. Surely the generic F/W is the easiest to release no?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jonmorris:
To my mind, it's the first phone I've seen that has updates for network branded models ahead of the generic version.

It's frustrating, which is why I suspected that it would happen with ICS as it did with the earlier updates and flashed the Swiss ROM. When the generic UK ROM does arrive, I guess I'll just flash that on top (without doing a wipe).
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sensez:
Lag after update with cam

Hey guys i just update my phone to ics then my cam quilty became horrible.

front cam have a big distortion not smooth at all. too many dots with colors like old tv.

back camer in video mode have a distortion also.

in pictures mode it's laggy. damn don't know what happen!!!!!!

I have reset, restart many time and repair with no luck. any advice ?????????
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] doministry:
I have no idea. Didn't read such reports before...

Did you root & flash?

Yesterday my SI number appeared on the list with many other numbers.

Gonna update tomorrow.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sensez:
no i didn't root or unlock. i simply used sony pc companion, ics lagging my phone. GB was amazing comparing to ics.

I have never regret a phone as much as i regret buying xperia s now.

waiting many months for a update they promised and when i update i get trouble with lag and cam.

how can i go back to GB???????? is there is any way
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kyrius:
try repairing and installing ICS again. It works flawlessly on my S

EDIT: sorry didn't read carefully enough. Flash tft with flash tool and mark all wipe options
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mfeye75:
Just recieved the update on my sxs dutch t-mobile branded
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] k_myk:
My SXS recieved update today. Stock Central Europe Generic :) Just FYI :)

Cheers!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Framelord:
My Xperia S olso recive ICS, I am form Slovenia.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MrBelter:
And of course for the UK there is still nothing.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dhilluk:
Phones4U reported a "scoop" today, they say that the UK gets it "as early as next week"!

http://community.phones4u.co.uk/scoop-android-ice-cream-sandwich-hits-xperia-s-from-sony/
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] donjamal:
Just fyi would u mind to upload an ftf file? Thnx :-)

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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Maajelvv:
ICS update NLD unbranded.

all other languages supported...

version. 4.1.A.0.452

ICS 4.0.4

Download link 1:

Download File - 602.8 Mb

Download link 2: Rar

https://www.box.com/s/c7f6c8eeb64c796463b0

https://www.box.com/s/3bbb459db1b08ddc91af

https://www.box.com/s/14b7aaf30125341cce3a

https://www.box.com/s/90f68cdb807d001633d2
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] doministry:
I am still a bit shocked that some users updating their devices the official way

complain about it and some others are very happy...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Shayper:
Right. I've just tried to update my Xperia S to ICS. All goes well using the PC companion... Right up until the program basically freezes. The progress bar slows down massively when it gets to "Preparing PC for software update" and then gets right to the end, sticks, and doesn't do anything. I really don't know what to do, I don't want to have to use one of the more exotic methods of updating...

Can anyone help me with this please?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] doministry:
I experienced once such situation and as I remember, I just unplugged and turned on the phone and everything looked OK.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Shayper:
Problem is, it's not even doing anything to the phone, just the PC. And I've tried restarting the PC, the phone, my brain, the human race, yet still nadda. Just keeps getting stuck on "Preparing computer for Software Update"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SFU11:
try using SEUS/SUS
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Shayper:
Perfect, thankyou :)