Network Influence on ICS update(s)...

[ShinOrochiX]

I recently asked a similar question in another post but I never got final a reply so I will ask again. If in the (rare) occasion the ICS update is denied by my network provider then can I install the update if I get my phone unlocked? (it is currently locked).

Here are some extra details, incase it helps to answer the question...

Network provider: Three UK

Phone: SE Live with Walkman, WT19i

- As mentioned before the phone is currently locked to Three.

Thanks.

[Uliwooly]

you don't have to unlock neither your phone nor your bootloader to flash ICS in case your network doesn't release ICS I will post a thread like this

How to manually update Xperia Arc/Arc S to android 4.0

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35964

[ShinOrochiX]

Thank you for the quick reply, uliwooly. Your answer seems to clear up my concerns, now I just need to wait for ICS, thanks again!

[Uliwooly]

Anytime, this might be handy

Update Service (SUS)

http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/

http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/Software%20Downloads/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.12.5.exe

Alternatives on How to backup Xperias

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/36355