Software Update Weekly Wrap – 18th July, 2012

Important news: Android 4.1 roll out for the Nexus S has been halted.

We’ve just been advised that due to a software issue, the roll-out the of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update to Vodafone Australia customers has been delayed. More information is available in this blog post.

Welcome to this week’s Weekly Wrap! This post will give you all the information we currently have on software updates working their way through our labs.

What will this post tell me?

The information in this Weekly Wrap only details information on software updates that manufacturers have advised are currently under preparation for submission, or have physically provided to Vodafone for testing and certification. Although you may hear news about updates from around the web and overseas, please be aware that local delivery timelines can differ. This is due to local hardware variants and Australian regulatory requirements.

What will this post not tell me?

We rely on our manufacturing partners to develop software updates prior to submission to us for testing and certification. We will only provide news on an update once the manufacturer has confirmed its forthcoming availability to Vodafone. However, due to the fluid nature of this development process, delivery schedules may shift and a previously communicated update may not enter testing.

What’s in the labs?

The table below lists all updates that are currently undergoing the various stages of testing.

Devices which are listed in bold type indicate a change from last week:

Manufacturer Model Current Future Status
Samsung GALAXY S (Vodafone) 2.3.3 2.3.6
Value Pack Approved by Vodafone, roll out by Samsung scheduled for 1:00pm AEST, 19th July 2012. Please see our blog post for further information.
GALAXY S II (Vodafone and 3) 4.0.3 4.0.3 Maintenance Release Approved by Vodafone, roll out by Samsung scheduled for 1:00pm AEST, 20th July 2012. Keep an eye on our blog for further information.
GALAXY S III 4.0.4 4.0.4 Maintenance Release 2 Software received from manufacturer, testing scheduled to begin shortly.
GALAXY Tab 7″ 2.3.6 2.3.6
Value Pack New software received from manufacturer, testing scheduled to begin shortly.
GALAXY Mini 2 2.3.6 TBA This update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.
GALAXY Note 2.3.6 Android 4.0.4
Ice Cream Sandwich Awaiting submission of second round software by manufacturer to Vodafone for testing.
Nexus S 4.0.4 Android 4.1
Jelly Bean Approved by Vodafone, roll out by Google scheduled for 1:00pm AEST, 19th July 2012. Keep an eye on our blog for further information.
GALAXY Nexus 4.0.4 Android 4.1
Jelly Bean Manufacturer preparing update for submission to Vodafone for testing.
HTC Desire HD
(Vodafone and 3) 2.3.5 Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Awaiting submission of second round software by manufacturer to Vodafone for testing.
EVO 3D 2.3.4 Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Second round software currently in testing.
Explorer 2.3.5 2.3.5 Maintenance Release Approved by Vodafone, roll out by HTC scheduled for 1:00pm AEST, 19th July 2012. Keep an eye on our blog for further information.
Motorola XOOM 3G 3.2 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Approved by Vodafone, roll out by Motorola scheduled for 30th July 2012. Keep an eye on our blog for further information.
Nokia N9 MeeGo PR1.2 MeeGo PR1.3 Update received from manufacturer, testing scheduled to begin shortly.
Sony Xperia S 2.3.7 Android 4.0.4
Ice Cream Sandwich Second round software currently in testing.
Xperia arc 2.3.4 Android 4.0.4
Ice Cream Sandwich Second round software currently in testing.
Xperia ray 2.3.4 Android 4.0.4
Ice Cream Sandwich Second round software currently in testing.
Huawei Ascend G300 2.3.6 Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Manufacturer preparing update for submission to Vodafone for testing.
Historical Information

This section details past updates for non-Android platforms. For information on past updates to Android devices, please see our Android Software Updates page.

BlackBerry OS

Manufacturer Model Current Future Status
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900 OS 7.1 bundle 1149 TBA This update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.
BlackBerry Curve 9360 OS 7.1 bundle 1647 TBA This update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.
BlackBerry Storm 9500 v5.0.0.742 TBA This important update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.
BlackBerry Pearl 9100 OS 6.0 bundle 3050 TBA This update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.
BlackBerry 9300, 9700, 9780, 9800 OS 6.0 bundle 3049 TBA These updates are now available; please see our blog post for further information.
Windows Phone

Manufacturer Model Current Future Status
Nokia Lumia 800 Windows Phone 7.5. (MCR3) TBA This update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.
HTC 7 Trophy Windows Phone 7.5. (MCR3) TBA This update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.
Symbian

Manufacturer Model Current Future Status
Nokia N8
(3 and Vodafone Variants) Nokia Belle TBA This update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.
C7
(3 and Vodafone Variants) Nokia Belle TBA This update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.
E6 Nokia Belle TBA This update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.
E7 Nokia Belle TBA This update is now available; please see our blog post for further information.
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