Sony Xperia S getting ICS today

5. XiphiasGladius posted on 21 Jun 2012, 06:42 5 0

There was no obvious changes to the ICS UI of the Note? I'm surprised
Indeed they're underrated somehow, maybe its due to non geeky specs when compared to the competition.
In regards to the ICS update on the Arc I am somewhat surprised to how smooth it was, the browser now is as smooth as the browser of the SGS2, the updated UI makes the phone feel all brand new. The only issue I have with the Arc's ICS update right now are some compatibility issue on some games, and that's just right about it. . .

10. CharlieAtInfinity posted on 21 Jun 2012, 06:58 3 0

Nope, apart from the settings menu on note the home-screen and the way it functions is exactly the same as Gingerbread, even the wallpaper is the same.. also the battery life seems to have gone down a bit but that isnt an issue :) But I ended up using a custom launcher for now..(not a fan of Touch Wiz)
I also have the Arc, the UI looks really good and refreshing, love the new icons :) (Feels bran new Indeed) :D
But the only issue on that phone is the limited RAM :( if the arc had 1 GB of RAM it would have been much smoother!! STILL I have seen my Arc faster at tasks like opening messages, phone-book, opening gallery than my Galaxy Note.. and yeah the browser is damn smooth in the arc after the update :)
PS I keep only essential apps on my phone that helps the arc in response time!
Well i have not tried the Xperia S but will go for Sony's next flagship probably will end up selling Galaxy note to my friend.

13. XiphiasGladius posted on 21 Jun 2012, 07:18 6 0

Ohhh I see, well that sucks!
The software optimization of SONY is somewhat top notch given that their phones Chipset is considered by many as crap compared to others. I still can see my next phone with the SONY logo in it. . .

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17. Birds posted on 21 Jun 2012, 09:37 0 0

I wish this was good news for me.....My device is a crapper now and I have no way of replacing it.... 600$ going to waist.....UHHHHH!! lol I don't even know if my brother should get me another Xperia S if the screen only displays this pied yellow color. If you have an Xperia S in good working condition I'm really jealous. lol I wish you the best while you enjoy ICS...lol

18. RamyRamz69 posted on 21 Jun 2012, 09:39 3 0

You know you can get it fixed for free, right?

20. Birds posted on 21 Jun 2012, 10:00 0 0

Where? You mean I can ship it out to sony and they will replace it or something? If that is the case then i feel really stupid right now. lol

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21. RamyRamz69 posted on 21 Jun 2012, 10:16 0 0

Yeah, you can give it to the nearest Sony store or ship it to Sony if you like :)

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22. Birds posted on 21 Jun 2012, 11:05 0 0

lol, I feel soooooo stupid....I have to tell my brother then....Thank you soooooo much.

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24. Aaron_R96 posted on 21 Jun 2012, 16:28 0 0

I swear I told you this a couple of days ago? maybe I just thought I did haha, but yeah definately worth it, if theres not a sony centre nearby, take it to your carrier!

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26. Birds posted on 21 Jun 2012, 21:48 0 0

Im just going to send it to sony because at&t doesnt cary this device. Lol. You most likely did tell me this. I foget what i post alot. But thanks still you guys...

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23. axeetech posted on 21 Jun 2012, 16:11 0 0

It's already quite sexy em waiting for it's review soon
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6. XiphiasGladius posted on 21 Jun 2012, 06:44 5 0

Yup they just highlighted that coz that's not available on gingerbread. Remember the Vid is to show what's new to the Xperia S ICS update.

7. XiphiasGladius posted on 21 Jun 2012, 06:46 4 0

Agreed! Hey Ramy you have an Arc S right? I have to ask, found any issue to the ICS update so far?

16. RamyRamz69 posted on 21 Jun 2012, 09:08 0 0

Hey mate! The update has been AMAZING so far to be honest overall.

I only found some bugs that do not bother me a lot, mainly in Whatsapp and Xperia-Gallery, but it's no biggie. Just make sure to turn off Hardware acceleration, that made my phone even smoother :)

27. XiphiasGladius posted on 22 Jun 2012, 06:27 0 0

Ohh I see, My only issue is that they removed the favorite contacts/ call log widget I missed that widget, seems like I'll be scanning the settings for now to fully understand ICS. . .

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8. ryq24 posted on 21 Jun 2012, 06:48 6 0

i hope phonearena is reading your comment. want to read review first to see if there is any problem after update.

12. CharlieAtInfinity posted on 21 Jun 2012, 07:01 3 0

I have the original arc there are no issues on the phone at all, everything is smooth and working no force-close or apps crashing for me. I am happy my phone. Feels new and refreshed.. was worth the wait for the update!
But i disabled the Facebook inside xperia as i dont use it at all!

9. kalloud posted on 21 Jun 2012, 06:51 0 0

Agreed! I'm with you

14. XiphiasGladius posted on 21 Jun 2012, 07:29 0 0

They said it will gradually roll globally. Better check your phones SI if its included in the 1st batch here.http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/42096