Today ICS Sony has release a beta ROM for Xperia Play after a similar version is also given to three other Xperia series.
The Sony stated that although the basic functionality of the ICS may work but users only need to download and install the beta version only if the user is included into theadvanced category.
Unfortunately, this software is not the final version, therefore, there are still some littlebugs that will interfere with the performance of your Xperia Play. But, if you're curious totry it, here we will explain the steps to install the ICS Beta ROM for Xperia Play.
This the tips and trick how to install the ICS Beta ROM for Xperia Play.
1. Make sure yours Xperia Play has carried software with build number 4.0.2.A.0.42tebaru. If you can not upgrade to build number, then you CAN NOT try ICS beta ROM forXperia phones.
2. Open unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com and unlock the boot loader on the phone. To be able to do so, you must read and agree to all terms and conditions mentioned.
3. Download ICS Beta ROM for Xperia Play here.
4. Extract the zip file you downloaded (step # 3) to the Android fastboot directory.
- Example: .. \ android-sdk \ fastboot \ Xperia_PLAY_ICS_beta.
5. Open a command prompt and enter the fastboot directory: .. \ android-sdk \ fastboot \
6. The third beta of flash ROM file together using fastboot. Use the three followingcommand:
- Fastboot flash boot .. \ fastboot \ Xperia_PLAY_ICS_beta \ boot.img
- Fastboot flash userdata .. \ fastboot \ Xperia_PLAY_ICS_beta \ userdata.img
- Fastboot flash system .. \ fastboot \ Xperia_PLAY_ICS_beta \ system.img
7. If completed, reboot your phone and "Ice Cream Sandwich" has been present in yourXperia Play.