Sony Ericsson has for its Xperia X8 phones released new firmware that puts Android 2.1 on the device. A number of other points are also addressed to improve performance. For more information about and user experiences with this device, please visit The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 topic on our forum. The abbreviated announcement of this firmware release is as follows:
Software updates for Xperia X8 – 11/26/2010
When the new software is available, you will receive a message in your phone’s notification bar. To upgrade, connect your phone to a PC and use PC Companion. This program will guide you through the entire update process. You will also learn how to back up your settings and data and how to restore them after the upgrade. If you don’t already have PC Companion, download it from the button below.
New features include:
- Improved Bluetooth function with support for sending and receiving pictures, contacts and more
- Automatic synchronization of pictures of your contacts between Facebook and phonebook
- Improved handling of images, audio, text and numbers in your messages
- Upgrade from Android platform to Android platform 2.1
Availability may depend on operator and/or market.
| Version number | 26-11-2010 (Android 2.1) |
| Release status | Final |
| Website | Sony |
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| License type | Freeware |