Smartphone software updates

Next G® smartphone software release schedule

We know our customers want the latest, best-performing software for their smartphones. We work with handset manufacturers and operating system designers to bring these software updates to our customers as quickly as we can. To ensure each phone performs at its best on the Next G® network, all updates to Telstra smartphones are rigorously tested.

Here’s a view of software currently in development for Telstra’s smartphone range.

Smartphone Software update in progress Status Expected delivery date
 HTC One XL Android 4.1 ‘Jelly Bean’ update HTC is preparing an update but is yet to confirm the date it will be submitted for Telstra testing. TBC
 HTC One S Android 4.1 ‘Jelly Bean’ update HTC is preparing an update but is yet to confirm the date it will be submitted for Telstra testing. TBC
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Android 4.1 ‘Jelly Bean’ update Samsung is preparing an update but is yet to confirm the date it will be submitted for Telstra testing. TBC
Nokia Lumia 800 Mango Commercial Refresh 3 (MCR3) Update tested and approved by Telstra. Awaiting deployment by Microsoft. Mid July
HTC 7 Mozart Mango Commercial Refresh 3 (MCR3) Update tested and approved by Telstra. Awaiting deployment by Microsoft. Mid July
HTC HD7 Mango Commercial Refresh 3 (MCR3) Update tested and approved by Telstra. Awaiting deployment by Microsoft. Mid July
Samsung Omnia W Mango Commercial Refresh 3 (MCR3) Update tested and approved by Telstra. Awaiting deployment by Microsoft. Mid July
LG c900k Mango Commercial Refresh 3 (MCR3) Update tested and approved by Telstra. Awaiting deployment by Microsoft. Late July
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Android 4.0.4 update Update tested and approved by Telstra. Awaiting deployment by Samsung Late July
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo Android 4.0 ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ update Available via Sony Ericsson “PC Companion” Now available
Sony Ericsson Arc S Android 4.0 ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ update Available via Sony Ericsson “PC Companion” Now available
Nokia N8 PR 3.0 “Belle” update Available by synchronising your phone with “Nokia Software Update” software on a PC Now available
Samsung Galaxy S2 4G Android 4.0 ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ update Samsung has advised that they expect to submit the update for testing at the end of July September
HTC Sensation Android 4.0 ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ update Available over the air. To request update go to: Menu>Settings>About Phone>Software updates>Check now Now available
Samsung Galaxy S II Android 4.0 ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ update Available by synchronising your phone with Samsung’s Kies software on a PC or over the air (OTA).  To request OTA update go to: Menu>Settings>About Phone>Software updates> Now available
Nokia N9 PR 1.2 update Available by synchronising your phone with “Nokia Software Update” software on a PC Now available
HTC Velocity 4G Android 4.0 ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ update Available over the air. To request update go to: Menu>Settings>About Phone>Software updates>Check now Now available
Nokia N9 PR 1.1 update Available by synchronising your phone with “Nokia Software Update” software on a PC Now available
Motorola Atrix Android 'Gingerbread' update Available as an over-the-air update Now available
Samsung Galaxy Ace Android 'Gingerbread' update Available by synchronising your phone with Samsung's Kies software on a PC Now available
HTC 7 Mozart Windows Phone 7.5 ‘Mango’ update Available by synchronising your phone with Microsoft’s Zune software on a PC Now available
HTC HD7 Windows Phone 7.5 ‘Mango’ update Available by synchronising your phone with Microsoft’s Zune software on a PC Now available
LG Optimus 7Q Windows Phone 7.5 ‘Mango’ update Available by synchronising your phone with Microsoft’s Zune software on a PC Now available
Samsung Galaxy S Android "FroYo" update Available by synchronising your phone with Samsung’s Kies software on a PC Now available
HTC Wildfire Android "FroYo" update Available over the air and via the HTC website Now available
LG Optimus 7Q Windows Phone 7 Pre-update Available by synchronising your phone with Microsoft’s Zune software on a PC
Now available

LG Optimus 7Q Windows Phone 7 software update Available by synchronising your phone with Microsoft’s Zune software on a PC
Now available

HTC 7 Mozart Windows Phone 7 Pre-Update Available by synchronising your phone with Microsoft’s Zune software on a PC Now available
HTC 7 Mozart Windows Phone 7 software update Available by synchronising your phone with Microsoft’s Zune software on a PC Now Available
HTC HD7 Windows Phone 7 "7392" update Available by synchronising your phone with Microsoft’s Zune software on a PC Now Available
Motorola DEFY Android 'FroYo' update Available as an over-the-air update Now Available
BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Blackberry OS 6.0 update Available by downloading a software update from RIM’s website. Now available
BlackBerry Bold 9700 Blackberry OS 6.0 update Available by downloading a software update from RIM’s website Now available
Samsung Galaxy S Android 'FroYo' update Available by synchronising your phone with Samsung’s Kies software on a PC Now available
Nokia N8 PR 2.1 SW and HW update Available by synchronising your phone with "Nokia Suite" software on a PC Now available
HTC Desire Android 'Gingerbread' update HTC have cancelled the development of the mass-market Gingerbread update globally for this device due to storage memory limitations N/A
Samsung Galaxy S Android 'Gingerbread' update Available by synchronising your phone with Samsung's Kies software on a PC Now available
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Android 'Gingerbread' update Available via Sony Ericsson "PC Companion" Now available
Please note: These dates are only a guide and can vary due to testing schedules and other external factors.

Information updated on 18 July, 2012.