Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich Updates


Few innovations have improved upon ice cream as much putting it between two cookies and making a sandwich. Which is why we all want Ice Cream Sandwich! Ok, that’s not the real reason, but we’re all excited about Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, coming to HTC.
Here’s the scoop. The following HTC devices are confirmed to get a tasty treat of Ice Cream Sandwich:
DROID Incredible 2 by HTC
HTC Amaze 4G
HTC Desire S
HTC Desire HD *
HTC EVO 3D
HTC EVO Design 4G
HTC Incredible S
HTC Sensation
HTC Sensation XL
HTC Sensation 4G
HTC Sensation XE
HTC Raider
HTC Rezound
HTC Rhyme
HTC Thunderbolt
HTC Vivid
As for timing, we’re in the early stages of rolling out Android 4.0 for the HTC Sensation and HTC Sensation XE and upgrades will be more widely available in the next few weeks. The update for the HTC Sensation 4G and HTC Sensation XL will follow. Please note, once we start pushing out updates it will take time for all carriers in each country to get the update. We are working closely with our carrier partners to nail down update schedules for our other smartphones and will have more to share very soon.
* After extensive testing, we’ve determined that the current version of HTC Sense with Android provides customers with the best experience on the HTC Desire HD. When we consider new versions of software, we weigh a number of factors, but ultimately the customer experience on the product is the deciding factor. We apologize for any confusion this change may have caused our customers.
14 March 2012: Android 4.0 for HTC Velocity 4G in Australia
We’ve started rolling out Android 4.0 for Australia’s first 4G smartphone, the HTC Velocity 4G. You can get your FOTA update starting today.
23 March 2012: Android 4.0 for HTC Vivid the United States
Starting today, the HTC Vivid on AT&T will be one of the first smartphones in the U.S. to receive an upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich, along with an optimized audio experience with Beats By Dre and a refreshed HTC Sense experience. Read more.
29 March 2012: Updates for HTC Sensation and HTC Sensation XE
For those of you with an HTC Sensation and HTC Sensation XE, we have some updates for you! Most European carriers will start rolling-out ICS for these devices this week. For carriers outside of Europe, we will be pushing updates over the next few weeks and will have specifics soon.
18 May 2012: HTC Sensation XL and the HTC Sensation 4G and HTC Amaze 4G on T-Mobile in the USA
We’ve started rolling out updates for the HTC Sensation XL. It will take a bit of time for the update to roll out to everyone, so please be patient. T-Mobile in the United States has already started rolling out Android 4.0 for the HTC Sensation 4G and the HTC Amaze 4G will begin getting Android 4.0 on May 21st. We’ll have more news to share soon on other devices!
22 May 2012 at 10:08: Android 4.0 FAQ
Over the past several weeks we’ve been working with our product, development, and support teams to put together a more comprehensive look at the rollout plans for Android 4.0. Together we have created a product update schedule and FAQ which covers the devices getting the Android 4.0 update and target timelines for each. This FAQ also provides information on HTC Sense and Android 4.0, an overall timeline of updates, and other details. Check it out on the HTC support site.