Sony Xperia U now got the Android 4.0 ICS update in India - Tutorial Added for reference
Hello Xperia users,Today i have been successfully updated my Sony Xperia U to the latest Version of Android 4.0.4 (Update officially roll out by Sony Globally)
I know many of the users from India has been wait over 15 days of official announcement.
So, now just grab this update & enjoy the new features of ICS
Note: From my personal experience i suggested users to use WIFI or a 3G Connection for the whole update process.
*** To take screen shot after updating your phone just use Volume Down key + Power key together ***
Process to update:
1st) Connect your mobile with PC Companion (Be sure you have latest version of PC Companion - Sony PC Companion 2.1)
2nd) It will automatically will download a 2MB start up updating patch file (Will update to Build number 6.1.1.B.1.10)
3rd) Next step you will be prompt that a new software version available for you
4th) Choose Download (Takes 20 minutes in my 3G net connection)
5th) After downloading it will promt to disconnect your phone from the USB cable (some guide you have to follow then, will shown in companion)**Now switch off the phone, Remove the batter for 5 seconds & reinsert the same, waith for 5-10 seconds, Press Volume Down key & plug the USB cable) - Make sure you hold the volume down key until the pc/latpop will automatically install the boot setup ,
6th) Now your phone will going to update (will take 5 minute maximum in your PC Companion)
7th) After the PROCESS complete command shown, just disconnect your phone, & remove battery, reinsert & start your phone
* It will take approx 3-4 minutes to start the phone for the first time, depending on the volume of apps you have with your phone.
7th) Enjoy the testy of the ICS
Note:
1) KEEP YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION ALIVE UNTIL THE WHOLE PROCESS COMPLETED
2) BE SURE YOUR PHONE BATTERY IS MORE THAN 50% BATTERY LEVEL.
SOME SCREEN SHOTS GIVEN FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
Good to know before you update:
- Android 4.0’s hardware requirements are more advanced than previous software updates, so your phone’s performance may be affected.
- Our commitment to offering you the best, means that once upgraded you will not be able to revert back to an older version of Android.
- To optimize your phone’s performance, some applications may have been disabled and will not be visible on your screen. A new installed application called ‘Performance Assistant’ will help you enable these apps. Please also note that some 3rd party applications may not be compatible with Android 4.0. Please visit Google Play’s marketplace to view apps that are compatible with Android 4.0 or contact the 3rd party developers directly for support.
- Flash support will be disabled, but this can be easily fixed by visiting Google Play’s marketplace and downloading the latest available Adobe Flash player application.
Feel free to make a comment Enjoy the ICS taste.
excellent tutorial sir, updated sucessfully
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