Software Update Weekly Wrap – 13th June, 2012

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Posted by Kieran McIlwain on Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Brand Content Manager, Vodafone Australia

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Software Update Weekly Wrap – 13th June, 2012

Our new Android Software Updates page

Recently we launched our new Android Software Updates page, so our Weekly Wraps will now only focus on updates that are currently undergoing testing.

Check out our blog post for full information on the hows and whats of this new tool.

What will this post tell me?

The information in this Weekly Wrap only details information on software updates that manufacturers have advised are currently under preparation for submission, or have physically provided to Vodafone for testing and certification. Although you may hear news about updates from around the web and overseas, please be aware that local delivery timelines can differ. This is due to local hardware variants and Australian regulatory requirements.

What will this post not tell me?

We rely on our manufacturing partners to develop software updates prior to submission to us for testing and certification. We will only provide news on an update once the manufacturer has confirmed its forthcoming availability to Vodafone. However, due to the fluid nature of this development process, delivery schedules may shift and a previously communicated update may not enter testing.

What’s in the labs?

The table below lists all updates that are currently undergoing the various stages of testing.

Devices which are listed in bold type indicate a change from last week:

Manufacturer	Model	Current	Future	Status
Samsung	GALAXY S (Vodafone & 3 Variants)	2.3.3	2.3.6 “Value Pack”	Approved by Vodafone. Pending roll-out by manufacturer; keep an eye on our blog for further information.
	GALAXY Tab 7″	2.3.6	2.3.6 “Value Pack”	Manufacturer preparing update for submission to Vodafone for testing.
	GALAXY Nexus	4.0.1	4.0.4	Approved by Vodafone. Pending roll-out by manufacturer; keep an eye on our blog for further information.
	GALAXY S III	4.0.4	4.0.4	Software received from manufacturer, testing scheduled to begin shortly.
	GALAXY Note	2.3.6	Android 4.0.4 “Ice Cream Sandwich”	Manufacturer preparing update for submission to Vodafone for testing.
HTC	Desire Z	2.3.3	2.3.3	Approved by Vodafone. Pending roll-out by manufacturer; keep an eye on our blog for further information.

	EVO 3D	2.3.4	Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich”	Software received from manufacturer, testing scheduled to begin shortly.
	7 Trophy	Windows Phone 7.5 (8107)	Windows Phone 7.5 (MCR3)	Approved by Vodafone. Pending roll-out by Microsoft; keep an eye on our blog for further information.
Motorola	XOOM 3G	3.2	4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich”	Currently in testing.
Nokia	Lumia 800	Windows Phone 7.5 (FW12072)	Windows Phone 7.5 (MCR3)	Approved by Vodafone. Pending roll-out by Microsoft; keep an eye on our blog for further information.
Sony	Xperia S	2.3.7	Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich”	Software received from manufacturer, testing scheduled to begin shortly.

Historical Information

This section details past updates for non-Android platforms. For information on past updates to Android devices, please see our Android Software Updates page.

BlackBerry

Manufacturer	Model	Current	Future	Status
RIM	BlackBerry Storm 9500	v5.0.0.742	TBA	This important update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.
	BlackBerry 9100	OS 6.0 bundle 3050	TBA	This update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.
	BlackBerry 9300, 9700, 9780, 9800	OS 6.0 bundle 3049	TBA	These updates are now available; please see our blog post for further information.
	BlackBerry Bold 9900	OS 7.1 bundle 921	TBA	This update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.
	BlackBerry Curve 9360	OS 7.1 bundle 889	TBA	This update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.

Symbian and MeeGo

Manufacturer	Model	Current	Future	Status
Nokia	N8 (3 and Vodafone Variants)	Nokia Belle	TBA	This update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.
	C7 (3 and Vodafone Variants)	Nokia Belle	TBA	This update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.
	E6	Nokia Belle	TBA	This update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.
	E7	Nokia Belle	TBA	This update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.
	N9	MeeGo PR1.2	TBA	This update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.

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54 Responses to “ Software Update Weekly Wrap – 13th June, 2012 ”

Michael says:

Lot of great news for long-long-waiting customers! Thumb up!
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 9:50 am
Franko says:

Over a week and Samsung still haven’t made available the SGS I9000 update. Whats taking them so long?
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 10:16 am
- Kieran McIlwain says:
  
  Hi Franko, I understand that at the moment Samsung are working through some final quality assurance testing of the update process (both Kies and FOTA) to ensure that the update is delivered effectively and without any issues. At the moment the roll-out is slated for next week, but I don’t have any firmer date than that. Once there’s a firmer date I’ll share the news here on the Blog.
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  Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 11:19 am
  - Franko says:
    
    Thanks Kieran. Any info on approximate ETA’s are always appreciated.
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    Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 2:35 pm
    - Kieran McIlwain says:
      
      No problem, happy to share what I can!
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      Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Chris says:

I love being a Windows Phone user, the updates go through so quickly.

Great work guys!
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 10:40 am
- Kortez says:
  
  ha…u lying
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  Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 6:16 am
  - Chris says:
    
    Um, care to expand?
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    Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 9:43 am
KSabee says:

Can’t u guys tell us how long exactly it’ll take Samsung to rollout the Android 4.0.4?? Been so badly waiting for the update ever since it said the update was approved
Please don’t just say you’re “working with Samsung on getting it done” like you did in last week’s blog,give an accurate timeline,a week or a month or ANOTHER 3months :S
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 10:51 am
- Kieran McIlwain says:
  
  Hi KSabee, as the GALAXY Nexus is a Google Experience Device the roll-out needs to be coordinated between Samsung and Google. We have tested and approved the update, so I’m afraid our involvement in any decision-making process is now over. I will share any information on roll-out schedule and instructions on how to update as soon as I lay my hands on it, but ultimately the final decision on specific roll-out dates is now one between Samsung and Google.
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  Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 11:15 am
  - Adam Fitton says:
    
    This is the kind of information that is perfect for the Android Software Update page.
    There is obviously a problem with the whole Android update process. The buck-passing between Vodafone, Samsung and Google shows an immature process. We need to know the process so that we know who to blame.
    My Nexus S got a really fast update to 4.0.4, but my Galaxy Nexus is still running on 4.0.1.
    
    We now have a situation where BYO devices are getting updates first and that’s bad for Vodafone. Because if the situation doesn’t improve in 8 months, when my contract is up, I will simply purchase outright and then possibly look around at other carriers.
    
    This is an opportunity for Vodafone to lead the pack, there Android Update page was a good start.
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    Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 9:30 pm
    - Kieran McIlwain says:
      
      Hi Adam, thanks for the feedback. I fully recognise how important the timely delivery of software updates is to you and other customers, and it’s something that we’ve been improving over the past six to twelve months. I’m working closely with all of our manufacturing partners to try and improve the speed at which these updates are delivered to us for testing, and working internally to improve the efficiency of the testing process itself.
      
      Regarding the information about the update process, I wrote a series of blog articles at the start of the year which helps step you through how an update makes its way from Google to your handset. We’re currently in the process of building more and more information into our Support Knowledgebase and I’d be happy to look at including this kind of detail. Thanks for the suggestion!
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      Friday, June 15, 2012 at 10:54 am
      - Adrian says:
        
        Not exactly a pure Google experience is it when it goes from Google to Samsung to Vodafone? If i bought a device advertised as a ‘Pure Google Experience’, i would expect updates coming straight from Google when it’s announced to my device. And right now with Vodafone’s Google Nexus, it simply isn’t the case. So isn’t this misleading information?
        
        This has left a bad taste in my mouth. My next phone, the Samsung SIII will be bought outright so at least i get my OTA updates directly from Samsung when they hit. No more waiting a further 3 months for Vodafone testing before it gets released to me.
        
        Monday, June 18, 2012 at 11:21 am
      - Kieran McIlwain says:
        
        Hi Adrian, we test all updates to our range of smartphones including those advertised as Pure Google. The GALAXY Nexus, Nexus S and Nexus One are all examples of Pure Google devices in that they feature no manufacturer or carrier customisation (you can find out more about what these terms mean here). All of those devices’ updates are tested by us before release, at which point we notify the relevant party they can begin the roll-out.
        
        Regarding the time it’s taken for testing, the GALAXY Nexus update was supplied to us in early May (first reported here) and we had the update approved within a few weeks (announced here). At this stage we’re waiting along with you for the update to roll out but it’s now in the hands of Google and the manufacturer (in this case Samsung). As soon as I have news regarding roll-out schedules it will be shared here on the blog
        
        Monday, June 18, 2012 at 11:34 am
      - Adam Fitton says:
        
        Well the update came through.
        
        Just reiterating, what I would love to see on the Android update page is a simple workflow of where each version is and what still has to occur. That would be a really good visual display.
        
        Monday, July 2, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Ross says:

Excited to see the Galaxy Note ICS finally coming through from Samsung. Depressed that I am geeky enough to be excited by that…
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 11:08 am
- Kieran McIlwain says:
  
  Hi Ross, thanks for your patience while we waited for confirmation the update was on the way, I’m excited too! The good news from this is that the update will be based on Android 4.0.4 rather than the 4.0.3-based update that is currently available in other markets.
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  Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 11:16 am
Jez says:

Hi Kieran, thanks for your tireless work around these wraps.

I know you have people bugging your back with questions sometimes you cannot answer.

I think a lot of users forget is that the other telcos don’t even keep us in the loop with their testing and roll outs. Stay patient all!!! I’m sure the manufacturers are doing their best to get these out to us as quick as possible

Great work vodafone, enjoying these blogs
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 11:51 am
KSabee says:

Ohh OK,thanks for the info )
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 1:04 pm
tyn says:

Note and s3 are ready for 4.0.4 already and while Nexus has been waiting for ages!!!! This is biasing on samsung’s part.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Leon says:

Excellent news about the EVO 3D, do you know what version HTC have sent over for testing?
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 1:49 pm
MrGeckoZ says:

woo hoo!
tango is coming soon to lumia =D
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Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 12:24 am
- TSH says:
  
  Oh yeah!
  Gotta review the new features and try ‘em out. Here’s hoping they’ve been working on the audio system for the 800.
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  Monday, June 18, 2012 at 4:09 pm
PaulK says:

Good news about about going straight to 4.0.4 with Galaxy Note. I updated to 4.0.3 using Kies and wish I had not because it is very buggy. A lot of minor things not working. Much prefered the Gingerbread. Feel like a guinea pig for the Android geek developers. Especially annoying is the frequent reboots it does automatically.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 1:12 am
Roy says:

When is the Sony Ericsson Ray getting Andriod 4.0
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Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 10:08 am
- Jack says:
  
  I’m interested to know too.
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  Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 10:15 am
  - Kieran McIlwain says:
    
    Hi Jack and Roy, although Sony have confirmed to us that the Xperia ray will receive an update to Android 4.0, they haven’t given us any indication of when that would be. I’m afraid I simply don’t know the answer to what you’re after.
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    Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 10:39 am
    - Jack says:
      
      Thanks Kieran. Not the news I was looking for but I appreciate your reply.
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      Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 4:49 pm
Jibbius says:

damn, I was hoping I could dial *#*#2432546#*#* and get my nexus update early. The wait continues…
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Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 11:00 am
Daniel says:

So, I noticed the Xperia S has got the ICS upgrade coming very soon (Woo!) now given ideal circumstances (obviously things can change) but what would be the average delivery time for the upgrade be based on the past?
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Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 12:12 pm
- Kieran McIlwain says:
  
  Hi Daniel, it’s really tough to give a schedule as it’s impossible to know the number of test cycles needed before those test cycles are complete. As a guide, though, major platform upgrades like Gingerbread to Ice Cream Sandwich always undergo a minimum of two test cycles of 10 working days. There will be a delay between these two cycles as any issues identified during testing are resolved by the vendor.
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  Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 4:44 pm
  - Daniel says:
    
    Thanks for the reply Kieran, so given “Ideal” circumstances it should be ready in a month… maybe longer if any issues are identified. Thanks for keeping us all updated every week
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    Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 8:29 pm
linus says:

Thanks kieran… Can you tell me what news will bring the new update for lumia 800?
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Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 3:39 pm
- Kieran McIlwain says:
  
  Hi linus, we usually announce the full details of the update the afternoon before roll-out begins. At this stage Microsoft and Nokia have not yet provided a date for roll-out.
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  Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Kyle says:

Hi Kieran,

I have an HTC One X that is still on 1.28 software but for some reason it does not want to update to 1.29.

Do you know if Vodafone have an RUU available for 1.29 that I can download to force the phone onto 1.29?

Thanks
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Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 4:57 pm
- Kieran McIlwain says:
  
  Hi Kyle, the RUU is not available as we have elected to update our customers using Firmware Over-the-Air. However, if you’re having issues it’s something we can look into further. If you can create a thread in our Vodafone Community, our Help & Support Teams can grab some details from you and investigate further as to why the update’s not available.
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  Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Alan says:

About Frigen time that Samsung release the ICS update for the Note I have been waiting a long time for this. Any idea when it will be ready to be downloaded?
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Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 5:57 pm
- Kieran McIlwain says:
  
  Hi Alan, no ETAs at this stage as it’s still very early days – we’re still waiting for Samsung to deliver it to us (however it’s not far away). Once we have testing under way we’ll have a better idea of the timelines. Make sure you check back each week for an update, or if you’d prefer you can register here to be notified via SMS when it’s ready: http://bit.ly/VFics
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  Friday, June 15, 2012 at 10:56 am
  - Alan says:
    
    Thanks for that ill keep checking back each week
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    Sunday, June 17, 2012 at 8:55 pm
will says:

When can galaxy nexus get update to 4.04?
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Friday, June 15, 2012 at 8:49 pm
- Kieran McIlwain says:
  
  Hi will, at the moment Samsung and Google are working to roll out the update but they haven’t shared a precise date with us just yet. As soon as there’s more info to share I’ll let you know here on the blog.
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  Monday, June 18, 2012 at 10:14 am
  - will says:
    
    Thanks!
    Reply
    Monday, June 18, 2012 at 5:43 pm
KSabee says:

I guess this must be annoying,but u guys made us wait 3months for it,so…….
Just wanna know if you’ve got any idea when Samsung and Google will be able to send the 4.0.4 for Galaxy nexus….will they take another few months?? 0_0
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Friday, June 15, 2012 at 10:14 pm
- DJgun says:
  
  3 Months? Count yourself luck. My Moto Milestone 2 hasn;t had an upgrage of any sort in more than 6 months. Stuck on 2.2.2 forever!
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  Monday, June 18, 2012 at 9:23 am
- Kieran McIlwain says:
  
  Hi KSabee, I can see that you’re really excited to get your hands on the update! I’m afraid I’m still waiting to hear back from Samsung and Google on when they plan to roll the update out. As I promised to you in my last reply, as soon as I lay my hands on any more information I’ll share it
  Reply
  Monday, June 18, 2012 at 9:47 am
Muzz says:

Hey Kieran,

I m waiting on Samsung Galaxy Note upgrade to ICS with Premium suite, when should we expect in the blog it says it still not with u guys for testing it been almost over a month that ICS for Note has been released
would appreciate info on this
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 11:03 am
- Kieran McIlwain says:
  
  Hi Muzz, big upgrades like Gingerbread to ICS involve two rounds of testing and a bit of development time in between. It’s tough to give precise ETAs, but at a minimum we need between 3-4 weeks. The timelines you see overseas don’t always line up here in Australia as we have different regulatory requirements and sometimes physically different hardware (which needs different software to go with it).
  
  I’ll keep you up to date each week in the Weekly Wraps, or alternatively you can register for an SMS alert and we’ll send you a message as soon as it’s ready for download.
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  Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 11:47 am
EDN says:

where is the software update for this week?
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 11:19 am
- Kieran McIlwain says:
  
  Hi EDN, the Weekly Wrap is posted every Wednesday, so keep an eye out tomorrow morning for the latest news
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  Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 11:44 am
Antik says:

Any date on when the update for the Lumia 800 will be available for download?
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 10:53 pm
- Kieran McIlwain says:
  
  Hi Antik, no news on a roll-out date at this stage I’m afraid. Will keep everyone in the loop here on the blog if that changes.
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  Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 8:53 am
daniel k says:

Hello,
Im using htc one x atm,
i want to upgrade to the newest version of android, but since I am in oversea, i can not.
Can i please have it as a exe. folder or some kind of other ways?
thx
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Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 2:27 am
- Kieran McIlwain says:
  
  Hi Daniel, if your device was not purchased from Vodafone in Australia you will need to contact the place of purchase for information regarding software updates.
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  Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 11:14 am
Moeed says:

Dear Sir,
Since I updated my HTC Evo 3D (Shooter) x515a to ICS 4.0.3 via OTA. I am having many different problems like.
-When I restart my phone and some time itself sleep timer turns off.
-While watching images especially 3D images gallery turns off itself.
-When I uninstall any application. The icon created on desktop doesn’t removes. I don’t know why.
-I tried to hard and soft factory reset but these problems are still exist.

Please I need help. That where I can download Rom Update Utility.
Thank you,
Moeed
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 6:45 pm

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