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For the past few days I have been monitoring a certain thread over at XDA regarding the Gingerbread update, mainly to find out when SE have released it, and where has it. We know that it is delayed slightly (maybe until tomorrow?), and of course with a post dedicated to the Gingerbread update, they certainly have a few facts, and even a couple of rumours.

For a start, the above image is the latest picture taken of a X10 running Gingerbread. Now what is confusing with this image is that appears to be using the same kernel as the current Android 2.1 update, which would mean that the new range of Xperia phones (like Xperia Arc etc)  would still be quicker than having a new kernel for the phone. In fact one user claims that cos of the lack of a new kernel, that it is basically SE trying to release a custom ROM.

Then there is a youtube video of a X10 with Gingerbread:

It appears to be using the old UI for the Timescape widget, but then again since the video is so short it is very hard to form an opinion of the video. All we do know is that the person that posted up the video has said that that this will be out in a few weeks. Hmm. Ok, until we see the video below:

Now this looks a lot more official. Pity it is in chinese hebrew, but Im sure that this is pretty much what the X10 will look like once Gingerbread starts rolling out.

In any case, needless to say that for the update you will need to be running official stock SE software. And my tip to you is to run the generic kit for your region (or location, as thats what they are normally based on).  Thankfully, another user at XDA has decided to post most (if not, all) the kits available. Now Ive just had a look at the topic, and I suspect that this is old firmware, so it might just be worth using PC Companion or Sony Ericsson Update Service to make sure you are on the latest firmware, this way not making you too disappointed if you see a “new update”, and then find out it’s not the Gingerbread update that most people want.

Today at approx 13.50 BST, Sony Ericsson started to roll out the Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) update for the Xperia X10. Rumour states that it was released in Vietnam first. It is still unclear if there is an update released for the UK at this moment of time or not, but if there isnt then it cannot be that far way. A few things though can now be confirmed:

• There is NO multitouch (I do assume though that the dual touch is still there)
• It is a modified kernel
• FPS is still 30FPS
• No 16M colours

I have also found a Youtube video of the new firmware, but it is rather short and sweet:

The new firmware isnt rooted at time of writing, but knowing the XDA devs, I dont think it will take that long.

Earlier on today I brought news that the X10 had got its Gingerbread update. Finally, SE themselves have announced the update being live.

They have confirmed that initially the update is only available to Generic kits only, and they have issued only 10 percent of the scripts. The rest of the scripts will be issued later on this week. Also, they have reminded us that the new update can only be installed via a PC.

Meanwhile, XDA users have issued a roadmap of what CDA (or kit) has the new update, So if youre wondering if your region has the update or not, you know where to look

Source: SE Product Blog