Sony Xperia S, SL and acro S Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update starts rolling out


Sony Xperia S Android 4.1.2

Sony has announced that they would start rolling out the Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) update for the Xperia S, Xperia SL and Xperia acro S starting from today as they announced last month. The Sony Xperia P, Xperia go and the Xperia E dual got the Jelly Bean update last month. Sony confirmed Jelly Bean update for range of 2012 Xperia devices back in October.

Sony Xperia S Android 4.1.2 update

The Android 4.1 update would bring

  • Battery STAMINA Mode to improve battery time by preventing data traffic when the screen is off
  • Revamped homescreen experience with up to 7 desktop panes, auto-resize for widgets and actionable notifications
  • Improved app organization in with better Application tray app sorting and new search function within application tray
  • New lockscreen and themes similar to Xperia Z
  • Google Now

Users with these phones would get a notification regarding the update. The update would be available Over the Air (OTA) (depending on the regions and carriers) and via PC Companion on Windows/ Bridge for Mac. It would be rolled out gradually, hence it might vary across different carriers and countries.


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