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.
Sent from my rooted R800a 2.3.3 BL locked
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...
Nos0x said:
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.
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Like in my question. Is there OTA update for UK generic or I'll just have to wait till it's released? My 2.3.3 phone is rooted and I don't want to lose it when updating via SEUS.
I'm on UK generic and no ota update for me yet
I flashed back to 2.3.2 and only get the first update not the 4.0 fw
Only a matter of time though I guess
Got it in Canada yesterday
Just got it for UK generic. Downloading it as I type.
Me too, patiently waits for the OTA update here, good thing they already released it yesterday.. I'm using UK generic too. TS, the availability of the OTA update depends on your place.
can someone confirm OTA update is available for the uk ?, i updated via pc companion and lost root but so I am waiting for OTA to become available
cheers
does root work if you OTA from 2.3.2 to the 2.3.3 (xloud frimware) ?
lstreet said:
can someone confirm OTA update is available for the uk ?, i updated via pc companion and lost root but so I am waiting for OTA to become available
cheers
does root work if you OTA from 2.3.2 to the 2.3.3 (xloud frimware) ?
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Yes i received the xloud update (4.0.a) last night over ota and root is still kept. Uk r800i.
If you flash 2.3.2 again then root and ota it will update you to the xloud firmware with root.
1 question do i have to unfreeze all bloatware before i can perform OTA for the new firmware 4.0?
Thanks
Yes you do or else the update will think you have uninstalled them. Just make a list of what you have frozen. Unfreeze > ota to 4.0.a then refreeze whats on your list plus a few other new things.
I just received the upgrade via OTA i guess is to 4.0 since i already have 2.3.3 and the size is 78 mb. I downloaded it correctly, it try to update but after 3 reboots (normal reboots the phone does it itself) it says that could not update, does anyone nows why? I have a rooted Xperia Play and it isnt unlocked.
PD. Everything seems okay it didnt mess up anything, just didnt update correctly.
alucard_maac said:
I just received the upgrade via OTA i guess is to 4.0 since i already have 2.3.3 and the size is 78 mb. I downloaded it correctly, it try to update but after 3 reboots (normal reboots the phone does it itself) it says that could not update, does anyone nows why? I have a rooted Xperia Play and it isnt unlocked.
PD. Everything seems okay it didnt mess up anything, just didnt update correctly.
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Same here on my GF Play, I just removed bloatware. Any help?
Hi.
I just received my Xperia play and it seems that I got an unbranded European version (r800i) since it just says Xperia Play on the box and the box has french, dutch and other european languages. I'm currently located in the Philippines and the OTA does not work at all. I just get unable to connect even if I am able to browse using the browser through WIFI (no sim is installed).
Can anyone link me to the 2.3.3 firmware + flashtool version to use? I've just rooted my phone with gingerbreak only. I've checked the other tutorials and they all say OTA, which totally does not work for me.
Thanks!
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Ok, I've installed the application that sort of gets installed and I'm updating to 4.0.A.2.368. I think this is 2.3.3.
PC Companion or flash 2.3.3, I have an unbranded r800i but ota update works for me, Did have problems with it saying No Network found a few weeks back, but a few battery pulls fixed that for me.
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?
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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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Hi All,
I have been reading up on rooting and all that for a while now, managed to root my Arc and got the bootloader unlocked.
So anyway, this evening the phone prompted that it had a little update for me, and I got all exited and thought it was gonna be android 4.0 (It's not, I know)
so I hooked my phone up to my laptop and started up PC Companion, It started downloading (bladibladibla)..
And then It prompted (roughty translated): "Your phone contains unofficial software, can't be updated"
And as I just read in other threads, other people just lost their root and got the .62 build on there.
Has this got anything to do with the bootloader or is it something else?
And is it even worth (I just tried to do this, but failed): Unrooting -- updating -- waiting for the new build to get root??
Thanks in advance guys!!
flash .42 fw using flashtool or wotan,update to .62,but .62 have no root..
Don't you think it's best for me to wait for 4.0 update next month to start all this unrooting business?
And I can't figure out how to flash stuff to be honest..
Thanks
is it next month??are you sure??official se ics update??yeah wait for it mate,better than .62!!
from the ARC
get .42 fw from wotan server , root and the update ota to .62
martijnrosielle said:
Hi All,
I have been reading up on rooting and all that for a while now, managed to root my Arc and got the bootloader unlocked.
So anyway, this evening the phone prompted that it had a little update for me, and I got all exited and thought it was gonna be android 4.0 (It's not, I know)
so I hooked my phone up to my laptop and started up PC Companion, It started downloading (bladibladibla)..
And then It prompted (roughty translated): "Your phone contains unofficial software, can't be updated"
And as I just read in other threads, other people just lost their root and got the .62 build on there.
Has this got anything to do with the bootloader or is it something else?
And is it even worth (I just tried to do this, but failed): Unrooting -- updating -- waiting for the new build to get root??
Thanks in advance guys!!
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very simple solution i had the same problem in able to update via pc or OTA you must relock the bootloader and have /system as sony have it don't delete any application of sony after root.Then update via OTA and you don't lose your root
rashid.fairus said:
is it next month??are you sure??official se ics update??yeah wait for it mate,better than .62!!
from the ARC
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That's what they say all over the internet yea. In march they start spreading it; starting with 2012 phones, but the Arc is up after those.
I sure hope so, a colleague of mine has a nexus phone he got ics about 2 months ago !!
And then something else; is there something I'm missing out on when I don't go to .62?(except for having the new software icon on screen constantly, haha). Sony descriptions are always pretty unclear.
Cheers
Also I can't figure out how to update ota,, the update originally requires pc companion.
So what should I do/change/install to be able to do this update ota?
Thanks!
unlocked bootloader
you can use the fact that your bootloader is unlocked. ... use flashtool ... flash fw 62 and flash doomlord kernel it comes with cwm. ... flash root from ther with xperiaroot.zip ..... voila ...... thanks to doomlord and binary our life is easier lol
Update to .62
First backup all your Data Apps and Settings using Titanium Backup Pro.
No need to buy that, just google it and download.
Install Titanium Backup Pro,
Backup all your Data Apps and Settings
If u want to update OTA ........
a) Your Boot loader should not be unlocked (Default setting by Sony Ericsson) so relock your bootloader
b) Root your phone which is running on .42 firmware using the latest Flashtools v 0.6.8
Note :
i.First install Flash tool.
ii.Connect the phone in Flash Mode
iii.Flash it with 4.0.2.A.0.42
iv.Turn on the phone when flashing complete
v.Connect the phone with usb debbuging enabled.
vi.Open the Flashtool
vii.Then press the lock icon on flashtool.
viii.Phone will automatically reeboot after done
c) After rooting update your phone OTA
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martijnrosielle said:
Also I can't figure out how to update ota,, the update originally requires pc companion.
So what should I do/change/install to be able to do this update ota?
Thanks!
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Turn on data network and use the Update center app which is by default in your applist
If u have accidently removed it then i am uploading it to BOX for you to download
Link ...
http://www.box.com/s/scxny2fk0fghi03ei737
meyourchum said:
First backup all your Data Apps and Settings using Titanium Backup Pro.
No need to buy that, just google it and download.
Install Titanium Backup Pro,
Backup all your Data Apps and Settings
If u want to update OTA ........
a) Your Boot loader should not be unlocked (Default setting by Sony Ericsson) so relock your bootloader
b) Root your phone which is running on .42 firmware using the latest Flashtools v 0.6.8
Note :
i.First install Flash tool.
ii.Connect the phone in Flash Mode
iii.Flash it with 4.0.2.A.0.42
iv.Turn on the phone when flashing complete
v.Connect the phone with usb debbuging enabled.
vi.Open the Flashtool
vii.Then press the lock icon on flashtool.
viii.Phone will automatically reeboot after done
c) After rooting update your phone OTA
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Turn on data network and use the Update center app which is by default in your applist
If u have accidently removed it then i an uploading it to BOX for you to download
I deleted the Update Center app using Root Manager thinking it to be a waste ....
Thank You Mr.Merychum
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I bought my phone handset only and unlocked, I'm from the UK and heard that 4.4.4 is out, yet I cannot download it. I remember having trouble getting the z1c to update to the version I'm currently on, I cannot remember what I had to do, but frigging Sony Companion even says it is up to date.
slannmage said:
I bought my phone handset only and unlocked, I'm from the UK and heard that 4.4.4 is out, yet I cannot download it. I remember having trouble getting the z1c to update to the version I'm currently on, I cannot remember what I had to do, but frigging Sony Companion even says it is up to date.
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Since your phone has an unlocked boot loader, it will have problems downloading the official phone updates released by Sony. You may have to manually flash 4.4.4 to your phone via some other third part software.
firestone9x said:
Since your phone has an unlocked boot loader, it will have problems downloading the official phone updates released by Sony. You may have to manually flash 4.4.4 to your phone via some other third part software.
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He means unlocked to any networks, not bootloader unlocked.
I also bought a SIM free device in the UK and I haven't had the update either on the handset, or by plugging it into a PC. It is based on serial number, so the newer your device, the longer it will take to get the update. I bought mine in April.
I got mine from Clove since the black model was available .. still no update.
updates are based on cust. numbers. i am thinking to flash it with flashtool to 4.4.4 and then just download the cust number ftf file when its out.
No update out in Switzerland too.
Install the Flashtool, download a ftf, flash the ftf, done, simple.
Gjole86 said:
I got mine from Clove since the black model was available .. still no update.
updates are based on cust. numbers. i am thinking to flash it with flashtool to 4.4.4 and then just download the cust number ftf file when its out.
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Hi Gjole,
Could you just help me a short step by step method "to flash it with flashtool to 4.4.4". Or send a link on how to do this.
I'm stuck on 4.4.2 (see my other thread yesterday in forum), so I could update but Sony give me a error message.
How could I get "cust number ftf file"?
Tks in advance.
Eric
emaeder said:
How could I get "cust number ftf file"?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
Today I received the OTA update. Just started update center app and checked for updates
wow looks like my UK unbranded is ready for update.
no OTA it says computer required, well i will do it later
emaeder said:
Hi Gjole,
Could you just help me a short step by step method "to flash it with flashtool to 4.4.4". Or send a link on how to do this.
I'm stuck on 4.4.2 (see my other thread yesterday in forum), so I could update but Sony give me a error message.
How could I get "cust number ftf file"?
Tks in advance.
Eric
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/help/lb757-how-to-update-to-rooted-108-t2822957
Here is my guide#5 step by step if you still need it.