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News from SE!!

Something is going on, so just wanted to share with U and give (back) some hope:
http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products/2011/08/
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"We have been having a lot of questions regarding the update for our 2011 Xperia™ phones to the new Android 2.3.4 version. And we are happy to tell you that today we announced that the 2.3.4 version of Gingerbread platform for all the 2011 Xperia™ Smartphones will start the roll out during October at select markets."
Let's hope for the best!
Cheers,

it is update for 2011 phones such as arc, neo, play, pro,...

X8, X10/mini/pro are listed in the 2010 Xperia phones

...segtawee.....

But our sibling W8 was 2011 phone...
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i am using a W8.... but after i installed Gingerdx... it shows that my model number is X8...
does that means i will not be getting the update ?
well... i prefer Dx's custom ROM better... more updates than the SE

i dont believe that the w8 will get the update..it is practically not a smartphone..and guys be realistic if the x8(or w8) havent gotten froyo how it is possible that we will get 2.3.4?just be happy for the devs here in xda

@innovator84:
Open the build.prop in a text editor,change every "X8" to W8" and then reboot and have a look at settings-about phone again.

please close this thread. Dont feed the trolls

-ReaL- said:
please close this thread. Dont feed the trolls
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i dont see trolling or any trolls in this thread because it located at the general section, no one is being assaulted.

W8 won't get an update, because it isn't a 'Xperia' series phone. It is a 'Walkman' with android system.
Edit: Who cares we don't have 2.3.4? CM 7.1.0-pre is on 2.3.5!

codfreak said:
@innovator84:
Open the build.prop in a text editor,change every "X8" to W8" and then reboot and have a look at settings-about phone again.
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Thanks for the tips... but it doesn't matter anyway...
the W8 is practically a X8 with a walkman logo on it..

Yes you're right, W8 is a X8 with a walkman logo. But W8 isn't a 'Xperia' series phone, so it won't get a update too.

x8 wont be updated to 2.3 because its not a 2011 xperia phone its a 2010 xperia smartphone. and as @samyeung97hk already said the w8 isnt an xperia phone at all its a walkman. its sad but true we wont be getting official 2.3

Well I guess its only the packaging of w8. Its like LG Optimus and its glossy version.

dmcb123 said:
x8 wont be updated to 2.3 because its not a 2011 xperia phone its a 2010 xperia smartphone. and as @samyeung97hk already said the w8 isnt an xperia phone at all its a walkman. its sad but true we wont be getting official 2.3
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So, w8 OUT @ XPERIA 2011, WHY THAT PHONE DOESN'T GET ANY UPGRADE?? AND I DON'T HEAR ANY NEWS THAT W8 NOT UPGRADEABLE.
(SORRY CAPS LOCK)

howardmatthew168 said:
So, w8 OUT @ XPERIA 2011, WHY THAT PHONE DOESN'T GET ANY UPGRADE?? AND I DON'T HEAR ANY NEWS THAT W8 NOT UPGRADEABLE.
(SORRY CAPS LOCK)
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It probably won't get an update as the x8 won't get an update. If the W8 gets an update us x8 users should get an update too because W8 firmware is virtually identical to x8 firmware. But SE has mentioned that x8 will not get update so W8 users probably will not get an update.

howardmatthew168 said:
So, w8 OUT @ XPERIA 2011, WHY THAT PHONE DOESN'T GET ANY UPGRADE?? AND I DON'T HEAR ANY NEWS THAT W8 NOT UPGRADEABLE.
(SORRY CAPS LOCK)
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As I said earlier in this thread, W8 isn't a 'Xperia' series phone. Although it's spec/firmware are the same, it won't get an update either.
Edit: Every Android phones are upgradable if the spec allows/have devs to develop firmware.

Sony Mobile releases Android ICS BETA Rom for 2011 Xperia range

Sony Mobile releases Android ICS BETA Rom for 2011 Xperia range
http://developer.sonymobile.com/wp/...e-for-unlocked-2011-xperia-smartphone-models/

Awesome!! AWESOME!!!

Nice!!
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For arc, neo, but not for X10
They'll say it's not powerful enough

is it possible to port this to fxp cm9?

Olao99 said:
For arc, neo, but not for X10
They'll say it's not powerful enough
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How possible x10 not enough powerfull?? how do they explain that lg gt540 can run ics then ?

scribbclubber said:
How possible x10 not enough powerfull?? how do they explain that lg gt540 can run ics then ?
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Its simply just a fancy way to say: Your phone's too old and i can't be bothered supporting it. It's true anyway... i
An old excuse used by SE back in the days of 2.1 "the X10 isn't powerful enough to handle 2.3.3 gingerbread"
Hopefully we'll see a change in attitude by Sony [not Ericsson]

Prodigy said:
Its simply just a fancy way to say: Your phone's too old and i can't be bothered supporting it. It's true anyway... i
An old excuse used by SE back in the days of 2.1 "the X10 isn't powerful enough to handle 2.3.3 gingerbread"
Hopefully we'll see a change in attitude by Sony [not Ericsson]
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like you said, hope it will soon enough.

Prodigy said:
Its simply just a fancy way to say: Your phone's too old and i can't be bothered supporting it. It's true anyway... i
An old excuse used by SE back in the days of 2.1 "the X10 isn't powerful enough to handle 2.3.3 gingerbread"
Hopefully we'll see a change in attitude by Sony [not Ericsson]
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They are partly right about that we can't run 2.3. The SE version of 2.3 then.

Prodigy said:
Its simply just a fancy way to say: Your phone's too old and i can't be bothered supporting it. It's true anyway... i
An old excuse used by SE back in the days of 2.1 "the X10 isn't powerful enough to handle 2.3.3 gingerbread"
Hopefully we'll see a change in attitude by Sony [not Ericsson]
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what % can ics be on x10?

Prodigy said:
Its simply just a fancy way to say: Your phone's too old and i can't be bothered supporting it. It's true anyway... i
An old excuse used by SE back in the days of 2.1 "the X10 isn't powerful enough to handle 2.3.3 gingerbread"
Hopefully we'll see a change in attitude by Sony [not Ericsson]
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Don't expect much..
If any of their "we are going for cash this year" statements are to go by.
As long as they don't purge DURRR HURRR devices on people... i'm ok with it.
I believe that's why the x10 was a abortion.... going for cash...

Camera sources published!

Finally, we have some progress. After petition which was created by OmegaRED^, and thread, created by me, Sony make some love for our community (thanks for zdzihu for info about it. It's big deal I think, cause we know we can make X10 much better now. Second thing is that Sony didn't forget about us and still looking (hopefully) to relase some other features (I mean sources and answer for questions on their forum). Fingers crossed, guys. We will give X10 devices new life again .
Thread about petition -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633213
If you want help and give some votes feel free and do this -> http://www.change.org/petitions/sony-sony-erricson-source-code-if-any-available-for-the-x10-xperia
Sources -> http://developer.sonymobile.com/cws/devworld/downloads/download/camerax10publicsource
Thanks for Sony again, and please - give us something more, if possible!

Yes! Great news.
I also hope that Sony will deliver the way for us to have 16 million colors in our 4" screen, and maybe even multitouch.
I'm loving Sony again...

I'm sure they will do this, if this possible of course. Hope yes .
PS: I'm planning buy Xperia GX if will be international, and with MSM8960 (Adreno320). For me this is the best smartphone for now, bye Samsung with your SIII plastic fun!

DiKeJ said:
I'm sure they will do this, if this possible of course. Hope yes .
PS: I'm planning buy Xperia GX if will be international, and with MSM8960 (Adreno320). For me this is the best smartphone for now, bye Samsung with your SIII plastic fun!
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Im definetly agree with you in this,im waiting for X GX too

DiKeJ said:
I'm sure they will do this, if this possible of course. Hope yes .
PS: I'm planning buy Xperia GX if will be international, and with MSM8960 (Adreno320). For me this is the best smartphone for now, bye Samsung with your SIII plastic fun!
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even me too planning for the same......hope it international release is soon with s4pro 320gpu.....n i guess lg is coming up with s4 krait quad core processor is it right..????

Yes, it's true, but please, don't create off-top - this thread is only for info, maybe for some questions, if exist. We don't want thread closed, yeah?

Andre Verissimo said:
Yes! Great news.
I also hope that Sony will deliver the way for us to have 16 million colors in our 4" screen, and maybe even multitouch.
I'm loving Sony again...[/QUOTE
Hope so 2
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Waouu! It's a great!!!
Thank's Sony!
Touch's source is coming?

Lord_Kimbou, there is not official answer yet, and I think it won't be. If they relase it, it will be here -> http://developer.sonymobile.com/wportal/devworld/search-downloads/android?

DiKeJ said:
I'm sure they will do this, if this possible of course. Hope yes .
PS: I'm planning buy Xperia GX if will be international, and with MSM8960 (Adreno320). For me this is the best smartphone for now, bye Samsung with your SIII plastic fun!
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XPERIA GX is really good, what are the benchmarks actually of it vs GS3? Not that I care about it, the phone is smooth, UI is AWESOME and design is THE BEST so far of all Androids. But, the thing we should hope is that it's the MSM8960 Pro, or else we won't have the Adreno 320 .
I'm going to buy it, alot of websites say that the chip in the XPERIA GX supports all networks.

MSM8960 confirmed ->
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj276/vuvanhung8x/Xperia_GX_Family/xperia_arc_s_gx_1.jpg
http://www.xperiablog.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0031.jpg
http://seatimg.it168.com/attachment/forum/201205/20/000411zmhd1aadpmm43ydf.jpg
It's extremally sweet and fast . My next must have after X10 and Play .
BTW - I don't understand why they put Arc/Arc S on second picture, cause there is GX spec xD.

MSM8960 means Adreno 225.
MSM8960 Pro means we get Adreno 320. I think we get the first one ^^. However I'm still going to buy this phone! I contacted Sony Mobile and they said there are no details for a worldwide release yet. So I think there will be worldwide release since they don't know!

Good idea . And I still believe on Adreno 320 with Pro Snapdragon. Maybe they don't put words about it on details. Hope soon we get full specification of GX . Okey, we need stop spam, friend .

Guys aren't we talking something outta topic? ?
sEnT fRoM mA mEnTaLLy ReTaRdEd X10 wiTh a trAnSpLAnTeD DoNuT bRaIN

You didn't see my reply before? I said stop spam, please don't answer about this post. ^^

LoL did anyone notice
'source code for Xperia X10 with Android 3.0 (Gingerbread)'---->Fail..
Is there any rom using this sources?

nanodroid said:
LoL did anyone notice
'source code for Xperia X10 with Android 3.0 (Gingerbread)'---->Fail..
Is there any rom using this sources?
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not yet ...
Are these sources relevant for the Ice Cream Sandwich development guys ?

X10 firmware code was 3.0.1.xxx internally!!
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Any progress made??
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There is still the question if ICS will ever get camera working..

Sony ' investigating' Jelly Bean for all devices

Info suggesting no 2011 Xperias would get Jelly Bean was given "in error."
In a statement on its official product blog, Sony has reassured Xperia smartphone owners that it's still in the process of investigating which of its devices will receive updates to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The statement follows earlier reports, originating from one the company's own Facebook pages that 2011 Xperia handsets like the Xperia Arc and Xperia Mini Pro would not be getting updated.
The manufacturer said --
"During a Q&A session last week on our Sony Mobile GB Facebook page, a local spokesperson gave information out in error on our Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software development and rollout for 2011 Xperia smartphones.
"We are actively investigating Android OS upgrades for all devices, but in the meantime, our Ice Cream Sandwich rollout for Xperia S and 2011 Xperia smartphones continues as planned."
source: http://www.androidcentral.com/sony-actively-investigating-jelly-bean-devices

yup...as i had already said that a meeting would take place to decide which all devices will get JB 4.1
and i m pretty confident that arc s will definitely get this update

arpith.fbi said:
yup...as i had already said that a meeting would take place to decide which all devices will get JB 4.1
and i m pretty confident that arc s will definitely get this update
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I think that too ,JB is not a major update just a few performance tweaks here and there.

Maybe its just a marketing strategy to make people buy Sony phones and then in the end moment they'll disregard the 2011 devices.

Dark Fable said:
Maybe its just a marketing strategy to make people buy Sony phones and then in the end moment they'll disregard the 2011 devices.
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Sony(Ericsson) Did not disregard their customers from updates, Sony is one of manufacturers who's really into updating their Portfolio to the latest Android versions, look at their Update History compared to any manufacturers
2010
X8/X10mini: 1.6 > 2.1.1
X10: 1.6 > 2.1.1 > 2.3.2
2011
Xperia/Live: 2.3.2 > 2.3.3 > 2.3.4 > 4.0.3 > 4.0.4 > 4.1(?)
2012
Xperia: 2.3.7 > 4.0.4 > 4.1(?)
Right now, 2011 Xperia is one of the most updated Android Phones out there, and I believe they can be updated to 4.1

Awsome PR!!

arpith.fbi said:
yup...as i had already said that a meeting would take place to decide which all devices will get JB 4.1
and i m pretty confident that arc s will definitely get this update
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Dude do you work for SONY.?

flsmidth said:
Dude do you work for SONY.?
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lol..maybe or maybe not

arpith.fbi said:
yup...as i had already said that a meeting would take place to decide which all devices will get JB 4.1
and i m pretty confident that arc s will definitely get this update
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you know someone in sony or you work for sony?

Well that's just greats news... in the worst case scenario the arc s would be the only one getting JB. And then some developers could port it
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sebasgl1 said:
Well that's just greats news... in the worst case scenario the arc s would be the only one getting JB. And then some developers could port it
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Obviously it would be Sure Ported to other 2011 Devices like Arc (not Need To Port. Direct Flash). Neo & Neo V.; Ray; etc. etc ..
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My nexus S got 2x faster and smoother with jelly bean. My mums arc S on ICS is faster than nexus S on ICS but not the nexus S on JB. That tells you how significant a thing jelly bean is it is designed to make every phone smoother not just the high end ones. If nexus S with 512MB ram can run it so well then the arc S surely deserves it. it will become a beast with jelly bean.

Let's hope Sony don't make a mess of it. Official ICS hardly fills me with confidence!
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Well this is certainly a relief ...& i was getting all gloomy & sad because i bought my ARC S 1 month ago.....lets just hope they come up with a 2011 model 4.1 JB update able list soon....I always like Sony Stock ROM ...so eagerly waiting & keeping my fingers crossed....:fingers-crossed:

i think form 2011 line ony HDPI phones will get JB , or MDPI phones will get update later

i said this before that facebook statement didn´t seem like an official statement to me and now we can see the real thing

n1kolaa said:
i think form 2011 line ony HDPI phones will get JB , or MDPI phones will get update later
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Sorry for being a noob, but what is hdpi and mdpi?
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hdpi is 480x854, so it means Arc/S, Neo/V, Play, Ray or Pro
mdpi is 320x480 so Active, Live, Mini/Pro
Press Thanks if I helped.
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PS: PM me if you are a Rubiks Cube lover.

papayayoghurt said:
hdpi is 480x854, so it means Arc/S, Neo/V, Play, Ray or Pro
mdpi is 320x420 so Active, Live, Mini/Pro
Press Thanks if I helped.
Sent from my ICS-powered arc S. From Austria!
PS: PM me if you are a Rubiks Cube lover.
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Small correction: MDPI is 320x480

Someguyfromhell said:
Small correction: MDPI is 320x480
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Correction done
Sent from my ICS-powered arc S. From Austria!
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Leak **** leak xperia z

My sources tell me that the Usa version of Xperia z will carry the new snapdragon 600 series !! That's why it didn't come out Jan or Feb and there releasing it Q2 and it makes total sense cause if it didnt have the new and improved 600 series snapdragon they should of released it q1 to not have any losses during all of quarter one but it makes sense why there there waiting for Q2.. whoopie .... Thanks Sony for using the new 600 series on the Usa version of Xperia z I'm glad I didn't try and buy a different phone now in quarter 1when I had an upgrade available ..
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why would only the US version of the Xperia Z get the new chipset?
your souces sound false.

Sv: Leak **** leak xperia z
That would be rather odd, if that was the case.. I'd like to see that, before I believe it. Would be the poorest marketing move of Sony yet..
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Delaying launch will only hamper sales as new competition will be out then... surely Sony never want that

Where is Spectre51.. he has a good insider to I believe

Yeah it's likely less than 1% true if you ask me. Although I would have believed it if it were samsung or htc but sony? Nah! Not gonna happen even if it would be the end of the world

No info on the different CPU part of the original topic. Highly doubtful.
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While I don't necessarily believe this so called "leak" I do believe that if we're to wait until Q2 for this phone, it should be updated with the latest chipset. Consumers don't want to feel like they are buying a new device with "old" tech inside, even if the performance is still great and it is not that old. I WANT Sony to sell their ZL here in Canada with the new 600 series, considering the new chips are available.

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While I don't necessarily believe this so called "leak" I do believe that if we're to wait until Q2 for this phone, it should be updated with the latest chipset. Consumers don't want to feel like they are buying a new device with "old" tech inside, even if the performance is still great and it is not that old. I WANT Sony to sell their ZL here in Canada with the new 600 series, considering the new chips are available.
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Exactly if they wanted to make sales and have ZERO losses at all period it would of released already globally but it didnt cause they want to make sure the usa version has the new An improved 600 series that's why its not out yet also hasn't given out any details regarding it there waiting FOR 21 to announce everything ...at that big show and they will use the new 600 series as the marketING scheme to get people to buy it.. I mean lets be total seriously here if its not gone have 600 series it would be released already GLOBALLY !!!!! It would have been the smartest choice to realease the best phone in Q1 before other great phones come OUT they would have had an entire quarter all to themselves for people to buy there phone but they can't so there waiting til Q2 when they have enough supplies of the 600 series to realease the phone with.
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gabrielpina4 said:
cause they want to make sure the usa version has the new An improved 600 series that's why its not out yet
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Not quite. There is another reason it isn't out yet but I can't talk about that yet. I wouldn't expect any hardware changes.
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They want to wait until it has jelly bean 4.2. Just my guess.

robertopod1968 said:
They want to wait until it has jelly bean 4.2. Just my guess.
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Nope.
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Nope.
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Well then, sounds like one of the carriers might be picking one of the devices up after all (of course, after applying the usual branding). Good for Sony, didn't expect AT&T to pick up any Xperia's this period.
Might be something else but I can't really think of anything. Sony doesn't like making a lot of hardware adjustments (especially not internals) so that pretty much rules out a Snapdragon 600 for H1.

Ambroos said:
Well then, sounds like one of the carriers might be picking one of the devices up after all (of course, after applying the usual branding). Good for Sony, didn't expect AT&T to pick up any Xperia's this period.
Might be something else but I can't really think of anything. Sony doesn't like making a lot of hardware adjustments (especially not internals) so that pretty much rules out a Snapdragon 600 for H1.
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Now if only I can hold off not ordering a C6602 until then...
Will this be the C6606?
Spectre any ETA

amerikian said:
Now if only I can hold off not ordering a C6602 until then...
Will this be the C6606?
Spectre any ETA
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Yes but I'm not allowed to say. It will be C6606.
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Knowing the usual AT&T delay from Sony it'll probably be late April or May (pure speculation).

Spectre51 said:
Yes but I'm not allowed to say. It will be C6606.
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Thanks for the info! Besides LTE, is there any other reason to wait for the C6606 over the C6602 then?

amerikian said:
Thanks for the info! Besides LTE, is there any other reason to wait for the C6606 over the C6602 then?
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Nothing as far as hardware goes.

amerikian said:
Thanks for the info! Besides LTE, is there any other reason to wait for the C6606 over the C6602 then?
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Awesome AT&T branding everywhere, if that's your thing