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O2 to release 2.3 for X10 next week

oz — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:06:05 +0000

It’s been a while since Sony Ericsson released Android 2.3.3 for the Xperia X10 and for a while there, we thought we’d never see it. In the UK the Android update has been rolled out to generic unbranded handsets and network branded handsets, except for O2 branded ones. O2 were always quite slow with the uptake of the Xperia X10 updates but, none the less they have confirmed that their Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 owners will be getting Android 2.3.3, aka Gingerbread on their devices.

O2 state that they had problems while testing the software on the phones and found the update caused problems with the camera. They have worked with Sony Ericsson to resolve this issue and go on to say that the update will be released via the Sony Ericsson PC Companion in a week. They do however warn that as the X10 was only really meant to work with Android 2.2 so, if you do update to Android 2.3, the X10 may run slower than you’re used to and advise that you should be sure about updating as it’s an irreversible action. Currently the O2 branded Xperia X10s are running Android 2.1.

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Xperia X10 available for $25.50 on 12 month plan

bic — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:07:05 +0000

OK, so the Xperia X10 may be old news now and will not have any further Android updates above 2.3.3. However, Rogers have the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 on a rather tempting price plan.

Rogers are offering the Xperia X10 for $25.50 a month when taking out a twelve month contract with them. Minimum pricing is $32.35 a month. To put that in perspective, the Xperia Arc is available on a one year contract but, the actual handset will cost $499.99 and $449.99 if you go with a two year contract.

Availability of the Xperia X10 on this offer, is only while stocks last. If you’re interested in this offer, head on over to the Rogers page here.

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Latest Xperia home launcher leaked

admin — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:21:15 +0000

The latest Sony Ericsson Xperia home launcher as seen on the unreleased Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray has been leaked and is available to download and install as an apk. There isn’t much difference between the current launcher and the updated version but, there are a few added touches which will improve the Xperia experience.

By clicking a button while in the menu you can uninstall apps by pressing the “X” button. When viewing the Widget overview the widgets now float and when you shake the phone, the widgets fly over the screen.

Not only does the new home launcher work on the Xperia Arc, Play and Neo, it also works on the Xperia X10. You can download the apk from here and install it using a file manager such as Astro.

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Android 2.3 released for X10 in US

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:13:03 +0000

The day that Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 owners in the US have been waiting for and perhaps even praying for as there were many times when we didn’t think this day would come at all for the x10, has arrived – Gingerbread aka Android version 2.3 is here!

Gingerbread for the Xperia X10 brings the Facebook inside Xperia feature which basically integrates Facebook into your handset, USB tethering, app tray sorting and the ability to use the X10 as a portable WiFi hotspot, amongst other features.

In order to update your X10, you need to use the Sony Ericsson PC Companion software on your computer plus you need to own an unbranded version of the Xperia X10 handset – the update is not yet available for the AT&T locked handsets.

Before jumping in and updating, be aware that by doing so, the following will happen to your handset:

*User data, such as contacts, messages and more, saved in your phone memory will be overwritten. User data saved on the phone’s memory card is not affected.

*DRM content will be overwritten.

*The Backup and Restore app will be overwritten and cannot be used to restore data. Check out Android Market for alternative apps to back up and restore your data, such as MyBackup.

*The Creatouch, Neoreader and Quadrapop apps will be removed.

*Mediascape, homescreen operator customization and app tray operator customization will no longer be supported.

*Moxier Exchange will be replaced by Android 2.3 Gingerbread Exchange support.

The update can be found on the Sony Ericsson website here where you can also download PC Companion if necessary.

We’re interested to know how our readers get on with the update, any issues, any positives/negatives etc so please do comment and let us know how your updates go.

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2.1 Android update finally released for AT&T US X10

admin — Tue, 31 May 2011 19:42:14 +0000

After months of waiting, the Android 2.1 update has finally been released in the US for AT&T branded handsets. The update was initially released October 31st and information followed shortly saying that because of rigorous testing from AT&T, the update could be months away and months away it was. After 7 months after the initial Android 2.1 release, Sony Ericsson are close to releasing an Android 2.3 update for the handset.

The update doesn’t bring any added features that other countries didn’t receive. The 2.1 update increases the number of homescreens from three to five and also adds the abilitiy to record videos in 720p.

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Update released for Xperia X10 but, not 2.3

admin — Sat, 28 May 2011 19:20:38 +0000

Users are reporting that a new update for the Xperia X10 has been released. The update brings the build number up to 2.1.B.0.1 which was certified on the PTCRB site on May 24th. The baseband version has also changed to 2.1.67.

There isn’t much information on what the update does but, users are reporting an improvement in battery life, as well as over all performance.

source

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Android Market updated to include Sony Ericsson apps on Xperia handsets

admin — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:37:57 +0000

It appears that the Android Market has been updated on Xperia handsets which adds a link to Sony Ericsson apps. The update doesn’t actually appear to be a market update however, as there wasn’t a notification and uninstalling any Market updates, does not revert the Market to how it was.

The new market sees the “My App” icon replaced with a phone icon and the words Sony Ericsson. Clicking on this will show you various Sony Ericcson apps, like Xperia Hot Shots, or Timescape extensions and also apps supported by your handset, such as FourSquare, TweetDeck, SwiftKey Keyboard and many more. For those who use the my apps icon frequently, you will now need to press the menu icon and select “my apps” that way to view what you currently have downloaded on your handset.

This update has been seen on the Xperia Play, Xperia Arc and Xperia X10 in the UK. Let us know in the comments if you’ve also noticed this change on other handsets or other regions.

Update: Sony Ericsson have posted on their product blog to confirm the addition of the “Sony Ericsson Channel” within the Android Market, meaning it should appear on all Xperia handsets running Android in all regions. Thanks for the comments as well guys.

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Official: Xperia X10 will get Android 2.3

admin — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:38:36 +0000

When Sony Ericsson announced that they would not be upgrading the Xperia X10 past Android 2.1, this left a lot of users very angry and caused many to swear they’d never go back to Sony Ericsson. In light of this, Sony Ericsson have listened to the feedback and have today confirmed that the Xperia X10 will be updated past Android 2.1.

They will skip Android 2.2 and move straight onto 2.3, which is currently the latest version of Android available. The work they’ve done with the new line of handsets, the Xperia Arc, Neo and Play has enabled them to work with Android 2.3 and gave them a solution to making 2.3 possible on the X10. The update will be Android 2.3.3 and will become available from the end of Q2/early Q3.

While this is great news for Xperia X10 owners, the X10 Mini, X10 Mini Pro and X8 will not be updated past Android 2.1. Also, while the X10 will receive another Android update, increasing the handset’s lifespan, it will be the final update to Android according to the company. Sony Ericsson will continue to upgrade their new products past 2.3 however.

Moxier will not be included in the 2.3 update and instead will use the Gingerbread native EAS functionality. Mediascape will also be replaced by the media experience widgets and music player, found in Sony Ericsson’s new line of Xperia products.

Gingerbread does not support the Sony Ericsson Backup and Restore feature so this will be lost once upgraded, likewise some Sony Ericsson camera functions will be lost, such as smile shutter and face recognition. Instead the X10 will use the standard Android camera interface.

Source: Sony Ericsson Product Blog

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Xperia Arc’s Home Launcher ported to Xperia X10

zehrila — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:29:58 +0000

The Xperia Arc isn’t even out yet but, the system files have made their way over to XDA-Developers, enabling you to load the home launcher of the Xperia Arc on to your Xperia X10 handset. You can either download the full set of system files from XDA-Developers here, or downloaded the home launcher apk and a couple of other useful apks in a much smaller zip file here.

Included in the smaller zip file is the HomeLauncher.apk, which gives your home screen a new look, as well as your menu system. There is also GenieWidget, DigitalClockWidget and PhotoWidget. PhotoWidget gives you a quick access to the 3D gallery on the Xperia X10, which by default is hidden away under the custom Sony Ericsson user interface. The Genie widget gives you access to local weather information and news, you can select one or the other, or both to be shown on the homescreen. While the DigitalClockWidget replaces the existing X10 clock widget.

To install the apks to your handset, you’ll need to first download the files and transfer them to your handset. You will then need to use a file manager, such as Astro on your handset to locate the files and install. From there, once you press the home button, you will be asked how you want to complete the action. If you don’t have any other home launchers installed, you will be given two options: Home com.android.launcher and Home com.sonyericsson.home. To use the new launcher from the Arc, you will need to select the sonyericsson home option.

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Dual Touch Xperia X10 update now available in Japan

bic — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:37:25 +0000

Yesterday we heard that the promised dual touch update for the Xpeia X10 would be released in Japan. We can now confirm that there have been no delays in releasing the update and users with Japanese Xperia X10 handsets are now able to download and install the update.

As we previously said, the update is currently only available through PC Companion, or SEUS. From tomorrow onwards though, the update will be able to be applied as an OTA update. The dual touch update brings the firmware version up to 2.0.1.B.0.19.

Those with the update are reporting that the dual touch is really smooth and fast. Also as of yet, no third party apps have been listed as having any issues.

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