Is the 2.3.4 update on the UK generic already realeased? I dont want to miss anything :S
If not, how long will it take?
No, but you can flash the nordic version 2.3.4. Its basically the same (r800i). The only thing I see problematic is when a newer update comes and nordic region doesn't get it. But again you can just flash to what ever region that gets it first.
Xperiablog has evidence that it will be released oct-nov, most likely you'll see it late november.
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I'm on a UK sim free handset and no ota here yet either :-\
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If you use SEUS on a pc/laptop, etc, then pick your phone(Xperia Play - R800), you will get the latest UK Generic update, version 2.3.4 - 4.0.2.A.0.42.
It's live now..
Just download 4.0.2.A.0.42 and flash that to your phone. I still haven't received the 2.3.4 update and I live in the UK.
RottenFoxBreath said:
If you use SEUS on a pc/laptop, etc, then pick your phone(Xperia Play - R800), you will get the latest UK Generic update, version 2.3.4 - 4.0.2.A.0.42.
It's live now..
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Thanks, where do you get SEUS from? Can't see it on the SE website...
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Thanks, where do you get SEUS from? Can't see it on the SE website...
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Grab it here :
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...ds/subject/updateservice/1.349192?cc=gb&lc=en
Install it, make sure your connected to the net, run it, then it will update itself, select the Xperia Play(R800), from the list, it will give you instructions on how to connect the phone, download and flash the update.
I had 2.3.2, 2.3.3 uk updates, and had a flickering video light, Nordic 2.3.4 was the same, flickering, 50 times a minute, mis-timing, the Chinese/world update, did the same, but this one, the UK version, doesn't, so somethings been fixed somewhere along the line.
All updated and running fine.
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SkaterOllie795 said:
Just download 4.0.2.A.0.42 and flash that to your phone. I still haven't received the 2.3.4 update and I live in the UK.
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It's not OTA yet..
My phone told me, I had the latest update when I tried to check via the phone(Chinese english 4.0.2.A.0.42), but SEUS told me there was an update for the phone.
RottenFoxBreath said:
Grab it here :
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...ds/subject/updateservice/1.349192?cc=gb&lc=en
Install it, make sure your connected to the net, run it, then it will update itself, select the Xperia Play(R800), from the list, it will give you instructions on how to connect the phone, download and flash the update.
I had 2.3.2, 2.3.3 uk updates, and had a flickering video light, Nordic 2.3.4 was the same, flickering, 50 times a minute, mis-timing, the Chinese/world update, did the same, but this one, the UK version, doesn't, so somethings been fixed somewhere along the line.
All updated and running fine.
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It's not OTA yet..
My phone told me, I had the latest update when I tried to check via the phone(Chinese english 4.0.2.A.0.42), but SEUS told me there was an update for the phone.
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will updating via SEPC relock the bootloader?
Thanks, updated to 2.3.4 now, free space doesn't seem to be any better though, I thought 2.3.4 decreased the dalvik cache?
Also remember that 2.3.4 breaks psxperia
hmm no update on seus or the companion thing software. still 2.3.3 on an o2 locked up untouched phone but with a tesco sim
No updates showing up for generic UK 2.3.3 (rooted with bloatware frozen). Should I be unfreezing the bloatware before checking for updates in SEUS?
Actually, can anyone tell me the differences between updating via OTA or manually flashing it?
If you say it's losing root, I don't see whats the problem cause we can re-root it in minutes anyways..
Hi guys, gave up on useless pc companion not updating my phone, just updated my phone using Wotanclient (wotanserver.com , can't post/insert link because i'm new member, too much restrictions) free of charge, all versions available, updated to 2.3.4 uk. 15mins very easy process. I ran Pc Companion afterwards and reported same message as before "You phone is up to date", for testing purpsoses I ran the repair option and Pc Companion installed the latest version this time and reported "Xperia Play (R800) was updated with 4.0.2.A.0.42"
I love the BBC iplayer option on this version.
Ok, I hope that this post doesn't just instantly get bashed or ignored for its nature, but I feel like I'd waste so much more time just fumbling through the forum trying to find something relevant if I had to do this on my own. So, hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. Basically, while overseas my Sprint s3 had to get rooted to work, but now that I'm back in the states I'd like to properly root my phone for functions like wifi tethering.
At the present this is what is on my phone.
-clockworkmod recovery v6.0.1.2
-android version 4.1.1
My main questions would be the following?
1.Can I have the latest version of android and still have my phone rooted, and can this be done with what presently on my phone?
2.How do I remove the present clockworkmod recovery (or should I), for something better?
3.What is generally considered the best set up for the sprint s3 at the moment?
Thanks in advance.
Since you are rooted, go the this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541900. It has the latest version. You really should use Philz recovery, I'll try to find the link.
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Here's the thread for Philz recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446393
-_- I just downloaded a app called root checker, because my assumption was that just because I had Clockworkmod my phone must be rooted, but it turns out that the results were negative, plus I forgot to mention that I've done a factory reset when I first got back if that effects anything. So, my phone isn't actually rooted, sorry about that.
No worries, If you can boot into recovery then just flash a rooted rom. If not, I suggest you root it before you take any OTAs, especially the OTA for 4.3
If you want the latest set up, I suggest not taking the OTA at all and flashing on of the latest stock 4.3 roms that are de-knoxed. I have I've for Boost and VM and @CNexus has one for Sprint.
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This new update is garbage, greatly reduced my battery life, wifi off, cloud sync off, minimal apps installed.
How do I rollback update?
Thru companion app im going to do the same...
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After trying it out it seems like Sony updated the companion app with 5.1 aswell. From here im not sure how to roll back.
sony pc companion says: Sony Update Engine doesn't have software available for your phone
any solution?
My guess would be that you would have to find the 5.02 image file on the forums and flash it through ADB.
I'm not sure you can.
If fact if you could I suspect OTA would update without asking you.... The update before the last one did for me.. I had it on charge looked over to it and it was rebooting after installing the update. No warning, No questions... just did it.
So I wondered this at the last update--from v4 to v5--and after much research, AndroidWear is very much like any Android rom on a phone or tablet. Officially, going backwards in an update is impossible using the stock recovery because each OTA only allows for an update from x version to y version and will error if you try to update from w version. The only way to get backwards is to unlock the bootloader, replace the recovery with something like TWRP and flash an old image. Among many problems that you might experience though is that OTAs are not system images in that they sometimes they only update specific partitions. In short, you run the risk of bricking your watch, just as you could with a phone or tablet.
If you can live with it, keep it. If you can't, start doing your research.
Isn't there a repacked stock rom in development forum? It gets flashed via twrp
Is there a way to block updates from getting pushed to the watch?
Trying to find a way to root the phone to install a custom rom since the phone isnt being used anymore. I read that it cannot be rooted as is and has to be rooted from Lollipop instead. In trying to find how to do that, the only thing I could find way someone talking about flashing a rom based on ZVB and that once it was done, you could never roll back to a previous firmware version.
I was wondering if this was true of the OTA update as well, which would pretty much mean I am screwed and can never do anything else with the phone since it can't be rooted.
Thanks for any help and direction that can be provided.
No zv6 is the only rootable firmware. Do not try to downgrade or u will brick
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As in you are outa luck. Try the sprint forum there is a rom with some tweaks. But no root
Hi everyone, my htc m8 is currently running 4.4.4 KitKat with s-off, unlocked and rooted (sprint) and want to upgrade to Marshmallow 6.0. i have tried to update to Marshmallow earlier but failed to do as got stuck on bootloader wasn't able to get to recovery nor os. I am not sure i have to update firmware or kernal to intall Marshmallow as i am new to this thing. If any one could me help through this procedure i would be thankful.
Downloads and instructions for you can be found in this thread.
Hi. I just received a lot of support for the same problem on the [HELP THREAD].
aweshlakhani said:
i have tried to update to Marshmallow earlier but failed to do as got stuck on bootloader wasn't able to get to recovery nor os.
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How exactly did you try to "update"? Was it by OTA (unlikely, unless you are actually connected to the US Sprint network). So I assume you tried to flash/install something.
Describe exactly what you did, step by step, and with exact file names and version numbers, for any files you used.
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Michael Z Freeman said:
Hi. I just received a lot of support for the same problem on the [HELP THREAD].
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The OP needs to tread carefully. The Sprint version in particular, if flashing the RUU or firmware for another M8 version, it will result in a radio brick (possibly permanent!).