We have posted an alpha version of Ice Cream Sandwich for Xperia

Most recently, we wrote about how to create an update Android 4.0 for Xperia . Now, just for those who were interested at what stage the development is now, it became possible to personally install the developer alpha on your Sony Ericsson. This feature is now available for the following models: Xperia arc S , Xperia neo V and Xperia ray .

This offer is addressed only to experienced developers - this version of the firmware will not work as a daily routine, because It does not work until many functions, including the actual phone calls. First look at the "briquette ice cream" in this short video:


')
The first few seconds it seems that the interface has changed slightly. Differences begin further: music management is now possible with the screen locked, the settings menu has changed, the browser has been updated. A list of recent applications now looks new, caused by a long tap on the Home key - it has become more functional. The notification area has become more functional, and the camera has become significantly faster. However, this is not everything yet - the Sony Ericsson developers have laid out a whole list of what is not yet working in the alpha version of the firmware for one reason or another. So there is no cause for concern - there is only good news ahead.

With this step, Sony Ericsson engineers confirm their policy of maximum openness with the developer community, starting with the ability to unlock the boot loader on their phones; they regularly cover all development steps in their blog .