Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich Rolls Out: Galaxy Note Waits
What Google said
Some people would get Ice Cream Sandwich for the first time, while others would receive an update to the version they already had. The update brought:
- Stability improvements
- Better camera performance
- Smoother screen rotation
- Improved phone number recognition
Why the Galaxy Note crowd cared
Many phones had carried a “second quarter” target for their Ice Cream Sandwich updates. Samsung had even shown commercials and pictures of the Galaxy Note running it. Google’s line about more devices in the coming weeks raised hopes.
What was only rumour
Online rumours said many devices would receive the update over the air by the end of April, and some forum users believed updates might land in the first half of that month. None of that was confirmed, and the post does not say what happened.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ice Cream Sandwich?
The nickname for Android 4.0, which brought phone and tablet software together.
Which devices got 4.0.4 first?
The Nexus S, the Xoom Wi-Fi and the Galaxy Nexus, in the versions named above.
Are these devices still supported?
No. They are long out of support, and this page is a historical record.