The update of Android 2.3 Gingerbread was first released in January. Owners of non-pure Google smartphones have been waiting since then. Today, along with the T-Mobile G2x, the Sony Xperia X10 is getting an update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread for unlocked models, not the AT&T version yet.
Along with Android 2.3, the update also adds the latest version of Facebook Inside Xperia as well as new music and photo widgets. Apps can now be sorted in apps tray add owners can create mobile hotspots.
The update software must be downloaded through Sony's PC companion. The update will replace the software in your phone. This means:
- User data, such as contacts, messages and more, saved in your phone
memory will be overwritten. User data saved on the phone's memory card
is not affected. - DRM content will be overwritten.
- The Backup and Restore app will be overwritten and cannot be used to
restore data. Check out Android Market for alternative apps to back up
and restore your data, such as MyBackup. - The Creatouch, Neoreader and Quadrapop apps will be removed.
- Mediascape, homescreen operator customization and app tray operator customization will no longer be supported.
- Moxier Exchange will be replaced by Android 2.3 Gingerbread Exchange support.
The list of features in the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update are impressive,
with the addition of download manager, active app management,
shortcuts, one-touch copy/paste, widgets, icons, app groups, updated
calendar options, camera geotagging, improved email synching, and camera
auto-focus improvements. Read Android 2.3 Gingerbread tips.