Safe to attempt to update the software?

[#1]

I've just purchased a new SE Xperia pro ( factory unlocked ).  However, for some reason the supplier has advised against attempting to update the software.  I'm not in a hurry to do so, but would like to know why they might have advised that and are there any steps I can take to a) avoid the phone updating itself and b) if I should want to try an update is there a way to downgrade if it doesn't work?

I'm in the UK and will be using this phone with T-mobile network. 

[gwhispererz]

http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products/2011/12/21/ice-cream-sandwich-coming-to-2011-xperia%E2%84%A2-...

[slimshaddy]

yes all 2011 phones will run ICS

see the link mentioned by gwhispererz , all compatible phones are listed..

[#4]

Good to hear. Really strange how hard it is to get the Xperia pro in the UK... I'm the only person I know that has one; but its probably the best Android phone with a keyboard, especially when it was first announced.

[slimshaddy]

hmm different needs , different people

i waited for the xperia neo for 5 months but i had to buy a phone so got mysled an arc , yes i understand what you feel owning a device that you really wanted

[Leona23]

You are not the only one in the UK with this phone, but you are right, it was really hard to get hold of, Sony didn't really want to promote this phone for some strange reason, but if you are looking for a phone with a full qwerty keybaord, this is the best out there.