After much hullaballoo, here is the good news for Xperia owners. Finally, Android 2.1 update for Xperia X10, X10 mini and X10 mini
pro is all set to be rolled out this Sunday. According to SonyEricsson blog, the roll out will begin in the evening, European time. In the meantime, we all are going to envy Nordic countries, which would be the first ones to receive the update kits. The roll out process is likely to continue through the month of November.
The new update will let Xperia X10 HD video record in 720p with continuous auto focus. However, different Xperia models will get slightly different functionalities with this update. The following re-cap will give you a fair idea of what to expect from Android 2.1
Xperia X10:
"¢ HD video recording with continuous auto-focus for high quality videos
"¢ Upgrade of the Android platform to Android 2.1
"¢ New back up and restore application, with extended content back up
"¢ 5 homescreens for apps, widgets, shortcuts and folders
"¢ Social phonebook which automatically syncs contact pictures from Facebook and shows when your friends are online
Xperia X10 mini and X10 mini pro:
"¢ Improved Bluetooth functionality with support for sending and receiving pictures, contacts and more
"¢ New backup and restore application with extended content back up
"¢ Automatic synchronization of your contact pictures between Facebook and your phone book
"¢ Improved ways of handling pictures, audio, text and numbers in your messages
"¢ Upgrade of the Android platform to Android platform 2.1
So, if you are among the lucky ones to get the update during the initial phase, then let us know about your opinion.
Source: Sonyericsson, Image: Sonyericsson
4 thoughts on “Xperia Series to Get Android Update on Sunday”
How is it going to get sent out? Do we look on the sony ericsson website or will it get sent straight to my phone?
About sodding time!!
After much hassle I eventually managed to upgrade my UK Vodafone branded handset to the new 2.1 version. First impressions are that it looks good. Having 5 home screens and more usable space on each one is one of my favourite improvements. Live wallpapers seem to work well.
The bugs with incorrect geotagging and wi-fi disconnecting whenever the mobile signal comes or goes have also been sorted out. Call volume still seems to be quiet though.
If you can’t wait for the official upgrade then Google “android police x10” (currently 1st result) follow the link in the update. This YouTube video will also help: MO4UAhml6yg