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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.

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SmartphoneSoftware update in progressStatusExpected delivery date
Nokia N8PR 3.0 “Belle” updateTelstra approved and waiting for deployment by NokiaMid May
Samsung Galaxy S2 4GAndroid 4.0 ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ updateSamsung has advised that they will submit this update in early June for Telstra testingTBC
HTC SensationAndroid 4.0 ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ updateIssues identified in testing. HTC is working on a resolution.June
Samsung Galaxy S IIAndroid 4.0 ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ updateAvailable 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
Sony Ericsson Arc SAndroid 4.0 ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ updateIssues identified in testing. We are working with Sony to resolve.Early June
Nokia N9PR 1.2 updateAvailable by synchronising your phone with “Nokia Software Update” software on a PCNow available
HTC Velocity 4GAndroid 4.0 ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ updateAvailable over the air. To request update go to: Menu>Settings>About Phone>Software updates>Check nowNow available
Nokia N9PR 1.1 updateAvailable by synchronising your phone with “Nokia Software Update” software on a PCNow available
Motorola AtrixAndroid 'Gingerbread' updateAvailable as an over-the-air updateNow available
Samsung Galaxy AceAndroid 'Gingerbread' updateAvailable by synchronising your phone with Samsung's Kies software on a PCNow available
HTC 7 MozartWindows Phone 7.5 ‘Mango’ updateAvailable by synchronising your phone with Microsoft’s Zune software on a PCNow available
HTC HD7Windows Phone 7.5 ‘Mango’ updateAvailable by synchronising your phone with Microsoft’s Zune software on a PCNow available
LG Optimus 7QWindows Phone 7.5 ‘Mango’ updateAvailable by synchronising your phone with Microsoft’s Zune software on a PCNow available
Samsung Galaxy SAndroid "FroYo" updateAvailable by synchronising your phone with Samsung’s Kies software on a PCNow available
HTC WildfireAndroid "FroYo" updateAvailable over the air and via the HTC websiteNow available
LG Optimus 7QWindows Phone 7 Pre-updateAvailable by synchronising your phone with Microsoft’s Zune software on a PC

Now available

LG Optimus 7QWindows Phone 7 software updateAvailable by synchronising your phone with Microsoft’s Zune software on a PC

Now available

HTC 7 MozartWindows Phone 7 Pre-UpdateAvailable by synchronising your phone with Microsoft’s Zune software on a PCNow available
HTC 7 MozartWindows Phone 7 software updateAvailable by synchronising your phone with Microsoft’s Zune software on a PCNow Available
HTC HD7Windows Phone 7 "7392" updateAvailable by synchronising your phone with Microsoft’s Zune software on a PCNow Available
Motorola DEFYAndroid 'FroYo' updateAvailable as an over-the-air updateNow Available
BlackBerry Pearl 9100Blackberry OS 6.0 updateAvailable by downloading a software update from RIM’s website.Now available
BlackBerry Bold 9700Blackberry OS 6.0 updateAvailable by downloading a software update from RIM’s websiteNow available
Samsung Galaxy 5Android 'FroYo' updateAvailable by synchronising your phone with Samsung’s Kies software on a PCNow available
Nokia N8PR 2.1 SW and HW updateAvailable by synchronising your phone with "Nokia Suite" software on a PCNow available
HTC DesireAndroid 'Gingerbread' updateHTC have cancelled the development of the mass-market Gingerbread update globally for this device due to storage memory limitationsN/A
Samsung Galaxy SAndroid 'Gingerbread' updateAvailable by synchronising your phone with Samsung's Kies software on a PCNow available
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10Android 'Gingerbread' updateAvailable 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 10 May 2012.

 

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