4.0.2.A.0.42 Update? - Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I got a message on my xperia play r800i today saying
4.0.2.A.0.42
New system update available
Is this icecream sandwich?
This was my previous post I used to get help with rooting it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18259565#post18259565
My current Build Number says
4.0.1.A.0.283
I assume if I try to update OTA it will brick my phone?
Please help me update my phone.

No that is not ice cream sandwich its still 2.3.4 the .283 build is for the nordic countries
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is it safe to update this through my phone?

Have you unlocked your bootloader? If you have I wouldn't do it just use flashtool and you'll be fine then
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Will this update erase all my data e.g contact etc.& do I have to reroot my arc again
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update 2.3.4
dnt update its a bad update, i vz havin 2.3.3 on my xperia play n vz playing psx4driod and gameboid free version on it smoothly , but after ths update 2.3.4 every things jst as before bt my psx4droid n gameboid r not workin when i load n e rom it open n jst come back to my rom selection screan , can n e 1 plz help me what to do to get my psx4droid n gameboibd run back again m dyin 2 have them back plzzzzzzzz.... can i degrade it to 2.3.3, this really sux i want my psx4droid runing back plz sum1 help........

are there any benefits to installing this update?
seems some people are having problems after updating.
My phone is working fine at the moment and it would be a shame to update and get reduced functionality.
Is there any way to remove the update notification if I decide not to update because at the moment its stuck in notifications?

jimbob0007 said:
are there any benefits to installing this update?
seems some people are having problems after updating.
My phone is working fine at the moment and it would be a shame to update and get reduced functionality.
Is there any way to remove the update notification if I decide not to update because at the moment its stuck in notifications?
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Well IMO the 2.3.3 version was the best because I could play psxperia games but can't in the new version and the xloud was actually loud, but the 2.3.4 update gives you 720p recording, swipe keyboard. I chose the latter and have battery drain now so I'd stick with 2.3.3
To remove the update notification you can freeze the update centre system app in titanium backup
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No.. it wont brick your phone. Its the latest 2.3.4 update from Sony, and if you update, you will only lose root

I'm already on 2.3.4 and I want to keep root. Is there any way to remove the update notification?

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[Q] sony xperia play with firmwares 4.0.2.a.0.42

what do you think with this site http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-play-r800/4-0-2-a-0-42/language-download
is this next firmware for our xplay?
Awesome program i use it all the time
Im updated to that rom on my att play, works perfectly
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have differences in the nordic?
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May try it when I get back my Play..
Heads Up
If you use this program, Wotan server, there is no option to keep your user data untouched (apps and GAME SAVES) like there is with flashtool. I found that out the hard way yesterday. I just couldn't wait for the .ftf to show up.
Is there an OTA release for 2.3.4 firmwares yet? (specifically, the US Generic?)

[Q] update 2.3.4

nt update its a bad update, i vz havin 2.3.3 on my xperia play n vz playing psx4driod and gameboid free version on it smoothly , but after ths update 2.3.4 every things jst as before bt my psx4droid n gameboid r not workin when i load n e rom it open n jst come back to my rom selection screan , can n e 1 plz help me what to do to get my psx4droid n gameboibd run back again m dyin 2 have them back plzzzzzzzz.... can i degrade it to 2.3.3, this really sux i want my psx4droid runing back plz sum1 help........
somysomy said:
nt update its a bad update, i vz havin 2.3.3 on my xperia play n vz playing psx4driod and gameboid free version on it smoothly , but after ths update 2.3.4 every things jst as before bt my psx4droid n gameboid r not workin when i load n e rom it open n jst come back to my rom selection screan , can n e 1 plz help me what to do to get my psx4droid n gameboibd run back again m dyin 2 have them back plzzzzzzzz.... can i degrade it to 2.3.3, this really sux i want my psx4droid runing back plz sum1 help........
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Good god, please use proper english as well as sentence structure and some correct grammar. Please.
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Didn't even know that psx4droid ran on 2.3.3 when I tried it didn't work.
IMO I would install fpse for PlayStation emulation. And nesdroid for NES emulation. Or downgrade to 2.3.3 using flashtool and the 2.3.3 Rom
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And you sound like Dr Odine from ff8
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paxChristos said:
Good god. Proper english. Please.
And sentence structure. Please.
And grammar. Please.
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How ironic.. In proper English, you can't start sentences with 'and'..
doubleluckstur said:
How ironic.. In proper English, you can't start sentences with 'and'..
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Touche. Fixed
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[Q] How will updating affect my mods?

Hi, I want to update to 0.62, I am currently on stock 0.42 with rooted, xperia s theme, v6 supercharge, cwm etc. When I did a complete reinstall of the software before I had to reroot it again. If I update to 0.62 will I have to add all the modification again or will they not be affected?
taa
They'll be gone
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I see, so is it worth updating? I read that it only has minor bug fixes and I'm happy with how 0.62 functions atm, might leave it till 0.69 and see what that offers

Updates and HD Games

Last time i updated to the latest firmware using pc companion i had a lot of compatibility issues with hd games (gameloft, etc...) and i had to go back to 2.3.4, is it currently possible to find a 4.0.4 firmware without these issues?
If you want to use your phone for gaming, stay on 2.3.4, a lot better performance.
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how to go back on 2.3.4 when im already on 4.0.4? xperia arc s
philipxtian18 said:
how to go back on 2.3.4 when im already on 4.0.4? xperia arc s
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Use the flashtool, and read the stickies.

Xperia Arc S - still on gingerbread

Hi - wifey has an Xperia Arc S (unbranded UK). Its still running gingerbread .... is this right ? Checking for updates says that its on the latest version but I keep hearing that Arc S users are on 4.0.3 and even 4.0.4.
She is on 1254-1957.
She wont let me flash any custom ROMs
Don't know way
But you can use flashtool to flash stock rom too
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Cheers. Definitely on 2.3.4
She gets scared when I start tinkering with phones
wilbur-force said:
Cheers. Definitely on 2.3.4
She gets scared when I start tinkering with phones
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My wife is the same she won't let me near her phone... In her words,I am always needing to restore backups why? Because of some mod update etc.
As regard your main question it could be because of the phone carrier, not releasing an update.
I have t-mobile arc and they haven't updated to ics according to pc companion always shows I have latest software, but flashtools will upgrade if you can convince her to let you.
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zolaisugly said:
My wife is the same she won't let me near her phone... In her words,I am always needing to restore backups why? Because of some mod update etc.
As regard your main question it could be because of the phone carrier, not releasing an update.
I have t-mobile arc and they haven't updated to ics according to pc companion always shows I have latest software, but flashtools will upgrade if you can convince her to let you.
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Thanks. Its unbranded (carphone warehouse).
Flash Tools ? is this a Sony thing or an XDA thing ? Ive been flashing Samsung/HTC/ASUS stuff for years but Sony is new to me
wilbur-force said:
Thanks. Its unbranded (carphone warehouse).
Flash Tools ? is this a Sony thing or an XDA thing ? Ive been flashing Samsung/HTC/ASUS stuff for years but Sony is new to me
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Flashtool is an software mainly made for the xperia x10 but works (i think) on all xperia 2011 devices. Makes my life much easier
You can read about it here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
It's made by two guys from xda.
Also, if you need any help using it i will help you to get started

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