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its been conform no Ice Cream Sandwich for Xperia PLAY

its been conform no Ice Cream Sandwich for Xperia PLAY
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/products/2012/05/25/update-on-ice-cream-sandwich-rollout-for-xperia-smartphones/comment-page-2/#comments

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Xperia play Definitely my last sony and android phone. Bought this last december just for the ICS.
Will gift this to my bro and ill get iphone 4 or 4s. Good by sony and android.
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But this is the reply I got:
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Thank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre.
We understand that you want to know about the availability of android 4.0 version for your Sony Xperia Play.
We value the importance of your query and we are here to assist you.
In response to your query we would like to inform you that android 4.0 that is ICS has been launched in India for Sony Xperia Ray, Xperia Arc s, Xperia neo v and is not available for any other Sony smart phone.
Kindly note that Xperia Play is upgradable to ICS and it will be available as soon as the update would be launched you would be updated through our website.
To know about the latest software updates refer the below mentioned link;
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/
For further information on Sony Xperia products, services and support please visit www.sonymobile.comThank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre.
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Devedue said:
But this is the reply I got:
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Thank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre.
We understand that you want to know about the availability of android 4.0 version for your Sony Xperia Play.
We value the importance of your query and we are here to assist you.
In response to your query we would like to inform you that android 4.0 that is ICS has been launched in India for Sony Xperia Ray, Xperia Arc s, Xperia neo v and is not available for any other Sony smart phone.
Kindly note that Xperia Play is upgradable to ICS and it will be available as soon as the update would be launched you would be updated through our website.
To know about the latest software updates refer the below mentioned link;
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/
For further information on Sony Xperia products, services and support please visit www.sonymobile.comThank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre.
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but when did you received that?

you should report the person who gave you that information as it is 100% wrong it has been confirmed on the Xperia forum and blog that the xperia play WONT be recieving ICS so we can only hope the devs will give us the latest rom they were working on so we can get a stable rom from the amazing devs here

vokal1992 said:
but when did you received that?
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Fri, May 25, 2012 at 8:16 PM
supernoodles2011 said:
you should report the person who gave you that information as it is 100% wrong it has been confirmed on the Xperia forum and blog that the xperia play WONT be recieving ICS so we can only hope the devs will give us the latest rom they were working on so we can get a stable rom from the amazing devs here
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Maybe I will.
I think this will my first and last sony phone

ICS is coming stop listening to rumour
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Its not a rumor anymore coming from an official sony xperia source.
I called it about 5 months ago but for different reasons

not sure how an official blog post on the Xperia website is a rumor... we arent getting it... not from sony atleast

Im going to be blunt here:
We dont need it. Gingerbread works fine
For those who think we do need it: You dont NEED it...You WANT it
Learn the difference between the 2 caps locked words

swebosdev said:
Its not a rumor anymore coming from an official sony xperia source.
I called it about 5 months ago but for different reasons
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I no I was just f****** with you guys haha gingerbread is bomb ics can kiss my a**
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Bleh, Sony.....wow nice way to excite people then **** on their parade. can't say I didn't see this coming. Oh well screw Sony, and Verizon. I'm going to call 611 in the morning vent some rage and then port to sprint, I'm tired of this crap.
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andiemerchcomia said:
Xperia play Definitely my last sony and android phone. Bought this last december just for the ICS.
Will gift this to my bro and ill get iphone 4 or 4s. Good by sony and android.
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Just my opinion: I wouldn't jump ship on an OS just because Sony couldn't make it work. I have an XPlay for personal use and a iPhone4 for work. I would gladly go back to my old Eris before making the iPhone my main device. If you're really hurting for something ICS-ish, unlock it and slap on a new ROM.

Thread has been closed due to all discussion moving to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26575291#post26575291
Pax
FSM Sony Ericsson Experia Play

a possible good news

hi I have to speak has an employee of sony via the chat and she has me say clearly that sony be going to try to put jelly bean on our xperia play, she has me say that they went to see with the next version of android but envisage nothing for the play before jelly bean.

she must have been puffing too hard on her crack pipe...

Mother of all lie...

Rubbish! I heard from my daughters rat called Riddick that it came to him in a dream after a particularly nasty session on some bad ass cheese that Android codename "Zesty Zoloft " s destined for Zues.
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yeah definitely
I heard that as well
I also heard about sony's new phone the XperiaSUX
It makes you a cup of tea and gives you sexual pleasure after every phone call
No seriously
Fo real
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you wouldn't believe what the new XperiaNOSH does
I'd better get back to work before I get banned

I would say an Xperia Play 2 is more likely than that scenario
I'm pretty sure Sony plans to abandon the platform for the time being.

I heard that the Xperia PlayHD is going to be able to transform intoa car!!"
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Xperia play 2 will be around before current gen ones get their next update.
Just hope they fix the flaws.

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
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Sony Xperia Z should launch with Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)

I believe Sony should realese the Xperia Z with 4.2.1 so as to outpace its competitors even if they postpone it accordingly to skin the 4.2.1 with Timescape UI it is really neccesary at this time cause 4.2.1 was released on 27th November
This post has also has been created on Sony's official forum ---> Talk Sony Mobile Thread number: 69065
please all of you that agree can go dicuss and there so that Sony can see the requirments of the consumer.

GameKing95 said:
I believe Sony should realese the Xperia Z with 4.2.1 so as to outpace its competitors even if they postpone it accordingly to skin the 4.2.1 with Timescape UI it is really neccesary at this time cause 4.2.1 was released on 27th November
This post has also has been created on Sony's official forum ---> Talk Sony Mobile Thread number: 69065
please all of you that agree can go dicuss and there so that Sony can see the requirments of the consumer.
I WOULD LIKE AN XDA MODERATOR TO MAKE A SONY XPERIA Z CATEGORY FOR DISCUSSIONS
AND MOVE THIS POST THERE
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act like a boss..LOL

GameKing95 said:
I believe Sony should realese the Xperia Z with 4.2.1 so as to outpace its competitors even if they postpone it accordingly to skin the 4.2.1 with Timescape UI it is really neccesary at this time cause 4.2.1 was released on 27th November
This post has also has been created on Sony's official forum ---> Talk Sony Mobile Thread number: 69065
please all of you that agree can go dicuss and there so that Sony can see the requirments of the consumer.
I WOULD LIKE AN XDA MODERATOR TO MAKE A SONY XPERIA Z CATEGORY FOR DISCUSSIONS
AND MOVE THIS POST THERE
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You do...do you now!! :silly:

You know, nothing would be wrong if they simply put GB on it, and then each month release a new major update (ICS, both JBs);
Because, the more Android versions a phone can handle (officially), the better it is for development...
The Nexus S is a perfect example;
GB>ICS>JB>JB.2.1

someone755 said:
You know, nothing would be wrong if they simply put GB on it, and then each month release a new major update (ICS, both JBs);
Because, the more Android versions a phone can handle (officially), the better it is for development...
The Nexus S is a perfect example;
GB>ICS>JB>JB.2.1
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Creating a major update every month is close to impossible. Well, actually possible, but then don't expect a bug-free and/or stable update.
Besides, why provide so many? GB is getting old already, ICS is still in use, as JB hasn't been around for very long. These 2 are just fine.

JB.2.1 doesn't exist for nexus s kindly check your facts before posting

GameKing95 said:
JB.2.1 doesn't exist kindly check your facts before posting
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I think he means jb.2.1 as in 4.2.1
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Read a few days back that sony would be releasing 4.2 immediately after releasing the Z

lukesjeans said:
I think he means jb.2.1 as in 4.2.1
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Yes I know that and 4.2.1 for Nexus S has never been released by Google

androidindian said:
Read a few days back that sony would be releasing 4.2 immediately after releasing the Z
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That's what they said to Xperia S buyers, too. ICS update immediately after the release.
And guess what happened:silly:
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GameKing95 said:
I believe Sony should realese the Xperia Z with 4.2.1 so as to outpace its competitors even if they postpone it accordingly to skin the 4.2.1 with Timescape UI it is really neccesary at this time cause 4.2.1 was released on 27th November
This post has also has been created on Sony's official forum ---> Talk Sony Mobile Thread number: 69065
please all of you that agree can go dicuss and there so that Sony can see the requirments of the consumer.
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I'm actually surprised that Xperia Z comes with 4.1, instead of 4.0.4. ROFL

Sv: Sony Xperia Z should launch with Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
richteralan said:
That's what they said to Xperia S buyers, too. ICS update immediately after the release.
And guess what happened:silly:
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I'm actually surprised that Xperia Z comes with 4.1, instead of 4.0.4. ROFL[/QUOTE
as far as I can see!!! no schedule only this
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It cant be launched with 4.2.1 cuz qualcom, and many other manufactures didnt create drivers for that android version.
That decision isnt make by sony, sony do what it can do.
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electrash said:
It cant be launched with 4.2.1 cuz qualcom, and many other manufactures didnt create drivers for that android version.
That decision isnt make by sony, sony do what it can do.
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So the Nexus 4 is running on pixie dust then? Of course there's drivers! The biggest reason is simply that during the months of software/hardware testing JB 4.1 would have been the current OS.. so that's what it's releasing with.
M.

electrash said:
It cant be launched with 4.2.1 cuz qualcom, and many other manufactures didnt create drivers for that android version.
That decision isnt make by sony, sony do what it can do.
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Go troll somewhere else.
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Warhero141 said:
Go troll somewhere else.
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Lol idiot.
Some recognized dev tell that, i only forward what he says.
Go use your ****ty brain with your mum
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nice thank u
nice thank u

Just to add something to those people.
Answer me which phone or tablet have android 4.2.1 exept nexus line?
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Just to answer you....
Nexus devices are running qualcom, nvidia and samsumg SoC's.
So tell me again these manufacturers that havent released these drivers you are waiting on.
No other devices have 4.2.1 because
1. 4.2 is buggy...look at the bluetooth issues for example
2. Updating UI to 4.1/4.2 needs more care as to not break your own UI features
3. 4.2 came so (relatively) soon after 4.2 that most manufacturers havent even finished up 4.1

waiting for this phone to release in india

SmallsXD said:
Just to answer you....
Nexus devices are running qualcom, nvidia and samsumg SoC's.
So tell me again these manufacturers that havent released these drivers you are waiting on.
No other devices have 4.2.1 because
1. 4.2 is buggy...look at the bluetooth issues for example
2. Updating UI to 4.1/4.2 needs more care as to not break your own UI features
3. 4.2 came so (relatively) soon after 4.2 that most manufacturers havent even finished up 4.1
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Yes i know that im not dumbass.
I asked which phone exept nexus line have 4.2.1
I will buy xperia z and i dont care about that update, i just ask those who want that.
Only nexus line have 4.2.1 and that will remain in that way for sime time.
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[NEWS!] Sony Confirms 4.3 Updates for Devices!

Just stumbled across this article of how Sony will realese 4.3 to Some Devices, , Sonys still In the game lookin around so if were Lucky then we might get 5.0,
WEBPAGE

Thanks for sharing, here is the article from the link above:
As it usually happens when Google announces a new version of Android, even a relatively minor one like 4.3, all eyes are turned on manufacturers for announcements regarding the rollout of the respective update.
For Android 4.3, the first OEM to step forward is Sony, which announced in a blog post that is working with Google and Qualcomm to prepare the update for several recent devices:
Xperia Z
Xperia ZL
Xperia ZR
Xperia Tablet Z
Xperia SP
Xperia Z Ultra
These all devices released in the recent months powered by Qualcomm processors (just like the new Nexus 7). In addition to the list above, Sony also said that it plans to skip the Android 4.2 update for some devices, and bring them directly to the latest Android 4.3 version. It’s not known yet which devices will get this treatment.
Also, no word yet on the timeline of the Android 4.3 update for Sony devices, but the company promised that more information would be coming as soon as possible.
Two other major manufacturers, Samsung and HTC, were unfortunately less forthcoming about their Android 4.3 update plans. Both companies produce Google Play Edition phones (our reviews: HTC One GPe and Galaxy S4 GPe), which Google said yesterday will be updated “soon”.
As for regular devices, Samsung told Tech Radar that it “will confirm upgrade plans to Android 4.3 to selected Galaxy devices in the coming months”, while HTC claimed to be currently “reviewing Android 4.3 to see how this update fits into our plans”. In non-PR speak, neither company has info to share at this moment.
One manufacturer known for speedy Android updates is Asus, the maker of both generations of the Nexus 7. To our knowledge, the Taiwanese company hasn’t revealed anything yet, though we do expect an announcement in the coming weeks.
- See more at: http://www.androidauthority.com/sony-android-4-3-update-htc-samsung-248516/#sthash.UcXz6wPG.dpuf
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Side note, although its nice that Sony always seems to be quick to mention what devices are getting what updates, fast, however this article of course obviously pertains to only 2013 devices, no 2012 and of course definately no 2011 devices.

Actually, some devices running 4.1 may get bumped to 4.3. They didn't say only for 2013 devices.
"We’re also looking at uplifting some of our other devices running 4.1 direct to 4.3 – we’ll share more info / deets / timings when we can, so be sure to follow @sonymobileNews for all the latest."
But yea, no hope for 2011 devices, lol.
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2013/07/25/on-android-jelly-bean-4-3/

Justinchi said:
Actually, some devices running 4.1 may get bumped to 4.3. They didn't say only for 2013 devices.
"We’re also looking at uplifting some of our other devices running 4.1 direct to 4.3 – we’ll share more info / deets / timings when we can, so be sure to follow @sonymobileNews for all the latest."
But yea, no hope for 2011 devices, lol.
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2013/07/25/on-android-jelly-bean-4-3/
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Even if the r800i/a/at get the update the x will not, Verizon never gave us ics. And the beta of ics is not compatible we can't call or receive calls
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Even if the r800i/a/at get the update the x will not, Verizon never gave us ics. And the beta of ics is not compatible we can't call or receive calls
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Our phone isn't running 4.1 lol. They are not updating any 2011 devices
Beamed into time from Eternity

Yep but if by lucky we might be able to compile the 3.x kernel sooner and get at least 4.1 with good performance and battery or even better 4.2.2,
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I don't think many of you are thinking realistically...
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JunDavis said:
I don't think many of you are thinking realistically...
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Actually if someone can donate their play (if they have an extra) to mike he'll build it for us. Ozzmanjunior already contacted him about sending him his extra r800x but I don't know what they've decided on
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even if you could have a 4.3 xperia play, would it be functionally with all the controls and work at a high speed without lag?

legacygt777 said:
even if you could have a 4.3 xperia play, would it be functionally with all the controls and work at a high speed without lag?
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Controls no but working at full soured maybe possible just not games. But there's lots of people who don't really gave much anymore so jelly bean will be perfect for them
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I think 5.0 optimizations will make games run smooth and just possibly some 1 could find a controls fix atleast!
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Pizza_Dox said:
I think 5.0 optimizations will make games run smooth and just possibly some 1 could find a controls fix atleast!
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well..that can be true..but beeing realistic we cant hope too much on this for touchpads/gamepads working..maybe we can get a fix...better is wait and see,but to be true im not a touchscreen play fan..i like too much my controls,specially gamepads..touchpads i dont use that much.
our phone specifications cant handle too much..above all, 512 ram is...at least short.