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2.3.4?

I have just checked OTA update and found an update that has xloud (boosts music when played through speaker), stereo recording (shoot video with high quality stereo sound), digital home (dlna), and finaly landscape homescreen. is this the 2.3.4 update? because I am already on 2.3.3

No, that's the 4.0.A-something update from Sony Ericsson. Still 2.3.3.

oh, I didnt know that they did updates within the current version of firmwares, I thought it was a new revision number each time. Do you think I could safely install this is I have unlocked bootloader and blagus? custom 2.3.3 rom that comes with root?

htchd2rules said:
oh, I didnt know that they did updates within the current version of firmwares, I thought it was a new revision number each time. Do you think I could safely install this is I have unlocked bootloader and blagus? custom 2.3.3 rom that comes with root?
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No you'll brick your phone when you have an unlocked bootloader and doing any kind of official update with either SEUS, PC Companion or OTA. You need to reloock your bootloader according to blagus tutorial, wich you can find it in the dev section. I take you have a r800i if not it might be a different story, but then you can check the dev sectioon for info on the r800x.
Regards Dousan...
e: I'm not sure if you need to flash a stock rom before updating or you can do it straight after relocking the bootloader. You'll havd to read that relock thread and ask there if you don't find your answer.

yes r800i, thanks dousan. I think I shall leave this update, nothing special added and dont really want any hassle there may be. Think I will wait to see if ice cream sandwich comes out, unless some how the 2.3.4 update allows tv out through livedock which Im guessing isnt possible
ok the play has its own dock without hdmi out

Does any TELCEL user (mexican carrier) knows if the 2.3.3 with XLOUD is already available for Mexico? I like to try the new features available, but I haven't rooted/unlocked bootloader my phone because of warranty issues (sony ericsson already let me down once... never again).
Thanks

Just checked for update and Telcel hasn't released it yet.
I don't want to loose warranty either, maybe after atleast half a year if stuff out there is really good for me. They handle shipping and all the paper work for us so it's good to have it just in case.

netorino said:
Just checked for update and Telcel hasn't released it yet.
I don't want to loose warranty either, maybe after atleast half a year if stuff out there is really good for me. They handle shipping and all the paper work for us so it's good to have it just in case.
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Thanks dude, I checked yesterday too via wifi and pxc companion also, and nothing...
So I guess you are running out of internal space as I do. It's f$)&[email protected] frustrating...
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[Q] Do I need to unroot before updating or can I just update?

I bought my At&T Play this summer off ebay (probably a model handed out at a developers conference). It came rooted already, been using it fine. After hearing about the new update for HD video recording I went to update and realized I hadn't updated from 2.3.2.
Now, I know updating will unroot the device but I am pretty sure I don't use any of the rooted-features. Do I need to unroot before updating the device or can I just go ahead and update? I just want to avoid any issues from updating a rooted device.

make sure the bootloader is LOCKED! If you deleted any SYSTEM APPS you would NOT be able to update!

If the ota update is available for you then you can update and keep root but as Cat_On_Droid has said if you have uninstalled anything off the phone then ota updating will not work.
You will have to reflash to stock (2.3.2) > root > ota to be rooted on the latest fw. It all depends though if your provider has relased the new update for ota. Im not sure what the developers At&T device is running, maybe world generic?
If you update using pc companion or anything other than ota it will wipe your phone so no need to unroot when updating. I have used pc companion and seus to update before with a rooted phone and it just wipes the phone and reinstalls whats missing when it updates.
As Cat_On_Droid has also said make sure your bootloader is locked. If you update normally using PC companion, SEUS or ota with an unlocked bootloader it will brick your phone.

Mozzak said everything, but pants if you have any questions you can visit this thread
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274634
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Unlocked bootloader for cyanogenmod

Hi , im looking to unlock my bootloader as i want to install the cyanogenmod for my play .
But i was wondering that once i do this would it be easy to install ice cream sandwich when it gets released and would all original sony ericsson apps work fine ?
Any info on this would be much appriciated
thanks

If you use the official bootloader unlock method, you will loose the ability to OTA update or update using SEUS. You will also loose the ability to use any apps that require sony's DRM certificates. At the moment that is Track ID, The like button in the stock music app, and music and video unlimited.
If you use the paid testpoint method, you will keep all the above things

If i cant use OTA update or update using SEUS how would i do the update ?
Thanks for the info

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If i cant use OTA update or update using SEUS how would i do the update ?
Thanks for the info
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You can use flashtool to update, most firmware updates end up in the dev section either just before or just after they are released, with an unlocked bootloader, you can also flash a system.img from fastboot

Excellent thanks

4.0.2.A.0.42 update available...but already running this !?

Yesterday evening, my SIM-free/unlocked UK R800i notified that 4.0.2.A.0.42 is available now (via Update center and notification bar).....saying 'you can only use a computer to update your phone.....' - thing is, I already have this firmware installed, and have had for a few weeks......
Phone is rooted (via Zergrush), but no bootloader fiddles - otherwise standard.
Question is, dare I plug in to my PC (PC Companion) and let it do whatever it wants to do, or is this potentially an issue ?
Bit confused ???

kevpuk said:
Yesterday evening, my SIM-free/unlocked UK R800i notified that 4.0.2.A.0.42 is available now (via Update center and notification bar).....saying 'you can only use a computer to update your phone.....' - thing is, I already have this firmware installed, and have had for a few weeks......
Phone is rooted (via Zergrush), but no bootloader fiddles - otherwise standard.
Question is, dare I plug in to my PC (PC Companion) and let it do whatever it wants to do, or is this potentially an issue ?
Bit confused ???
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If you do you will loose root...just install titanium backup and freeze the update app until you need it again(make sure to reboot)

kevpuk said:
Yesterday evening, my SIM-free/unlocked UK R800i notified that 4.0.2.A.0.42 is available now (via Update center and notification bar).....saying 'you can only use a computer to update your phone.....' - thing is, I already have this firmware installed, and have had for a few weeks......
Phone is rooted (via Zergrush), but no bootloader fiddles - otherwise standard.
Question is, dare I plug in to my PC (PC Companion) and let it do whatever it wants to do, or is this potentially an issue ?
Bit confused ???
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Having the same problem Kev....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1370009
What Network are you with?

Update
I updated my R800i (UK/Sim Unlocked) just a few days ago..
From the settings, It says:
Android Version
2.3.4
Build Number
4.0.2.A.0.58
Its supposed to be 4.0.2.A.0.58, isn't it? But you guys are mentioning 4.0.2.A.0.42 how come?

What is new in the 4.0.2.A.0.58 update?
Someone in general said their recent update gave them sweep panorama?

subcu1ture said:
What is new in the 4.0.2.A.0.58 update?
Someone in general said their recent update gave them sweep panorama?
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Yes he did but it was the Israeli firmware, and I also checked the build number that he mentioned and it was for the x10
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kevpuk said:
Yesterday evening, my SIM-free/unlocked UK R800i notified that 4.0.2.A.0.42 is available now (via Update center and notification bar).....saying 'you can only use a computer to update your phone.....' - thing is, I already have this firmware installed, and have had for a few weeks......
Phone is rooted (via Zergrush), but no bootloader fiddles - otherwise standard.
Question is, dare I plug in to my PC (PC Companion) and let it do whatever it wants to do, or is this potentially an issue ?
Bit confused ???
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I get the message about pc companion too when i go into update centre. Freezing it gets rid of the notification after reboot. My problem however is I'm on the old firmware and would like to ota to the .42 one without pc companion. Was it ever possible or do i need to do it with the pc, lose root, and reroot using a new method? bit confused. Please help me
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LT18a - Upgrade Options - Bootloader locked

Hi all,
I own an LT18a which appears to be an LT18i equivalent? It's an Xperia Arc S, Central American GSM version.
It is SIM unlocked however it's made after 12W11 so I cannot unlock the bootloader. In the root status it says Bootloader Unlock is not allowed.
It is trapped on Android 2.3.4 which is horrible. No OTA available.
I am wondering what my options are, I have searched but seem to hit dead ends. Is there any alternate way to unlock the bootloader, I tried a few paid services but they said after 12W11 there is no support.
Can I install leaked 4.1 official firmwares like the UK one posted here via flash tool or can I not install anything except what is OTA (nothing at the moment).
Thanks in Advance

You can install via flashtool a ftf file
Also sony have given us a update to ICS 4.0.4
U may get it from PC companion Or a ftf file
I dont think there is a leaked 4.1 update
U may also root ur phone and then install Custom GB roms for locked bootloaders
Sent from my LT18i

sombra84 said:
It is trapped on Android 2.3.4 which is horrible. No OTA available.
I am wondering what my options are, I have searched but seem to hit dead ends. Is there any alternate way to unlock the bootloader, I tried a few paid services but they said after 12W11 there is no support.
Can I install leaked 4.1 official firmwares like the UK one posted here via flash tool or can I not install anything except what is OTA (nothing at the moment).
Thanks in Advance
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You can update to Ice Cream Sandwich, Android 4.0.4, via PC Companion.
At the moment, there is no way for you to unlock the bootloader.
There are no 4.1 official firmwares for our phones, only the ones is xda-developers.

Thanks and thanks! 4.0.4 beats 2.3.4. I will upgrade, thanks everyone!

ICS 4.0.4 might be newer but I'd say that 2.3.4/2.3.7 GB is running much smoother on our devices, so I would not upgrade your phone, but it is your choice