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Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

Kaushik — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 10:42:41 GMT

This is the software update page of Xperia mini pro saying that, "New software is available for your Xperia™ smartphone"

indicating rollout of ICS update

The same is indicated in all the Global websites of Sony mobile (Xperia mini pro software update page)

While this thread shows that the SI numbers eligible for ICS update will be uploaded "SOON", indicating that ICS update is not rolled out yet.

This is clearly AMBIGUOUS information provided by Sony.

am·big·u·ous

Adjective:

(of language) Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.
Unclear or inexact because a choice between alternatives has not been made.

Synonyms:

equivocal - vague - uncertain - doubtful - obscure

The thread was posted on 29th May 2012 and since there are 90000+ views.

This a clear statistics showing how people globally are desperate for the update.

Rolling out the update ASAP would be APPRECIATED.

Thanking SONY,

A faithful costumer

As on 3 June 2012,

One of the superuser commented on a thread similar to this on saying that,

If you find your SI in the released software table the software for your device is released and available in PC Companion and Bridge for Mac where you can update your Xperia™ Smartphone.

We will continue to add items in the list as soon as they are released.

We will however not be able to answer on questions like: "When will SI number XXXX-XXXX be added to this list?" or "when will country X get the update?"

Since SONY cannot tell "When will SI number xxxx-xxxx be added to the list?"

They can surely aswer this question,

"When will Sony mobile create a released software update table?"

As on 5 June 2012,

Sony mobile crosses a milestone

100000+ views for the thread " Xperia mini pro, SI numbers for ICS update" even before the update is rolled out.

Congratulations!!!

FINALLY ICS is here!

Thanks SONY....

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

Raja22223 — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 10:52:08 GMT

I Agree with u Kaushik

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

Hijawi — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 11:26:33 GMT

Will , that because Sony not Sony Ericsson didn't look to the future and what will happen if they do this !!!!!

I'am a customer for Sony Ericsson since 2008

but i had'nt seen a bad treatment like this before Sony and Ericsson separated

and about the update i think the update is ready and start to roll out but our SuperUser and Moderator of the forum forget that there is Xperia Mini/Mini Pro/Active/LWW phones in the world , i think they just know about ْ Xperia Neo/Neo V/Pro/Arc/Arc S/Ray

I hope that someone who in superuse or moderator answer this post !!!

:smileydevil::smileydevil:

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

xray_magz — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 11:31:01 GMT

Agree!! Sony should first make sure those plans will happen before anouncing it!!

i.e. Just like what happen on Xperia Play.

-a disappointed big fan of Sony

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 12:17:59 GMT

Perhaps SONY forget this product...

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 13:10:11 GMT

But then at the end, all these will not help a bit. As Sony (and the company solely) reseves all the rights to decide whether to provide us with the update or not. They can make promises but at the end of everything they have the terms and conditions according to which they can change their whole plans without any prior notice. Agreed it is unfair, but then, we can not do anything.

Only thing that's ensuring us, that we will recieve the update is the fact that the company promised to us, and if they do not fulfill it, it will be a black spot on thier image.

The best and saddest example is the Xperia Play. But Play users could not help it.

Currently, in my opinion I find a few things that need to be done.

Some Sony official should confirm us what's going on, and should disclose to us if things are going according to their plan (that would mean they planned to give the mdpi devices their scoop last), or if there's some problem. In case they ended up with some trouble, they should (may) tell us what the problem is. Then we can make an idea till when our waiting might get stretched. (please do this Sony, if possible. Thanks)

And of course, we can just wait. Without complaining much. As we will recieve the update sooner or later.

Thank You,

Rick

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

ColdIce — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 13:23:48 GMT

I've been a faithful customer since my first Ericsson S 868 in 1998

Im not sure anymore...

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 13:36:38 GMT

More expensive phones have always been informed about the updates, since the mini / pro, active, live walkman to 4 days without any news, I know that is to have patience, but Sony should at least inform customers what is happening, I think a disregard, should only report what is happening. I think these devices will not be updated.

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

amlansarma — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 13:44:22 GMT

I support everything you wrote.We should not keep critising SONY everyday by opening new threads.There may be some problem.Hope that we will get our updates by this evening.If not also my phone is working fine to write this post.I do have some 3G signal problem and wish new updates will solve my problem.World don't run on ICS update and if update fails to solve our problem World will still exist 😄

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

nitro1 — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 16:01:31 GMT

Seriously sony, without releasing a single update, how can you put on your website that the update is availabe?!!

This is a clean lie.

"New software available for your Xperia smartphone"

Is this some trick to sell your old phones?

What have moderators, superusers got to say about this? Please comment.

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

Raja22223 — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 16:06:34 GMT

This Silence is happening from last four days, i didnt get why the Sony Team are so silent even though watching our Reviews....

Please SONY we love u .....Tell whats happening?

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 16:07:21 GMT

I hope this is high class trolling from Sony.

I know that we should be patient, but at least don't lie to your customers - if the update will be avaliable in September, say Semptember (not soon)...

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 16:26:13 GMT

I agree to raja22223 ! Sony please tell us what is happening

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

james9891 — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 03:16:02 GMT

I can wait for the update however Sony should atleast release the info about the SI numbers when they are ready to release the update. The post was made on Tuesday and still has not been updated even after more than 75000 views

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 06:11:22 GMT

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

VasisualiiPupki — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 12:07:27 GMT

Просто мини не виден на фоне флагманских моделей. Да и "Сони" это не "Сони -Эрикссон". Такой большой корпорации на столь малый сегмент рынка просто начхать. IMHO.

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 12:22:46 GMT

Sony will release ICS for Xperia mini/pro in 10 years with Diablo IV

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:17:58 GMT

The ICS update for the mdpi devices is almost here.

http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/199753#199753

LWW page has been updated with the picture of the SI number location. It will be here really soon I hope.

Mini Pro might get the update last, due to its physical keyboard but.

Thanks,

Rick

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

amlansarma — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:38:58 GMT

Why mini pro last:'(

Re: Why is Sony announcing an update before rolling it out?

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:50:43 GMT

yeah.. i just saw that awhile ago ... i hope the xperia mini (st15i) will be next.. with the SI list... hoping for that..

:smileygrin: