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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Hello!
I need to know all the official possible ways available to update the software of my PLAY. Also do mention the best method.
Right now when I go to settings>About Phone> it says that I have the Android version of 2.3.3
I believe there have been 2 software updates since then (correct me if I am wrong).
What do you people think was there any progress in the updates or were they just related to back-end programming?
Thanks.
2.3.4 has been rolling out to some android devices. It takes time for all the different mobile operators to get it out. Im on uk vodaphone and still waiting, ive read it should be available for me during october, so it really depends on your location and operator as to when you will get it....
You can check for software updates by going to settings,about phone,software updates and click the menu button to refresh the search for available updates.
Im awaiting 2.3.4 as i hope it improves my wifi :-(
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There are three ways to update.
1. Over-The-Air - the easiest and safest way. Keep root.
2. PC Companion - easy but requires computer. Phone installs software to computer using USB. Lose root.
3. SE Update - not sure about this one. Must go through Sony Ericsson website. Lose root.
DO NOT UPDATE AT ALL IF YOUR BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED
There are 2 new firmwares (for different regions) but only one update ->
2.3.4.
720p video recording
More facebook integration
Disable auto-brightness option
There is more but minor fixes
Sent from my rooted R800a 2.3.3 BL locked
aranium said:
There are three ways to update.
1. Over-The-Air - the easiest and safest way. Keep root.
2. PC Companion - easy but requires computer. Phone installs software to computer using USB. Lose root.
3. SE Update - not sure about this one. Must go through Sony Ericsson website. Lose root.
DO NOT UPDATE AT ALL IF YOUR BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED
There are 2 new firmwares (for different regions) but only one update ->
2.3.4.
720p video recording
More facebook integration
Disable auto-brightness option
There is more but minor fixes
Sent from my rooted R800a 2.3.3 BL locked
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your forgetting the most important,coolest way.
The 2.9.1 Flashtool.
If I update my xplay via pc companion will that have the effect of wiping the handset?
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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 :-\
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk
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.
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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So, I update my phone (Xperia PLAY) from Android 2.3.4, 4.0.A.2.368 to Android 2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.42 on my phone, when there was notification for updates. It downloaded updates and turn the screen on with some kind of package. It loaded in little time. And when I tried turn on phone there is only vibration and green flash on power button. What can I do? Plz help me, I have lost the warrant and I dont know is there any guarantee for my phone!
P.S: I've tried that repair thing in PC Companion and it says The phone contains modified software that cannot be updated.
Sorry for bad English.
MaXperiaPLAY said:
So, I update my phone (Xperia PLAY) from Android 2.3.4, 4.0.A.2.368 to Android 2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.42 on my phone, when there was notification for updates. It downloaded updates and turn the screen on with some kind of package. It loaded in little time. And when I tried turn on phone there is only vibration and green flash on power button. What can I do? Plz help me, I have lost the warrant and I dont know is there any guarantee for my phone!
P.S: I've tried that repair thing in PC Companion and it says The phone contains modified software that cannot be updated.
Sorry for bad English.
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Try Sony Ericsson Update Service - its a different software - google it or search for it on xda.
Did you have an unlocked bootloader?
Sent from my R800x using xda premium
try this
if you have a unlocked bootloader try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126354&highlight=fota
If this doesn't work try flashing stock rom with flashtool.
Thanks a lot!
I love u guys that some flashtool worked!
But I have now that 4.0.A.2.368 and I want some normal updateble version like 4.0.2.A.0.42 Not any modified version. Do u know where I can get one?
thanks really, I thought that my phone was broken. I broke my last phone (ZTE Blade) and I didn't want to break this one.
If you need .42 i have it saved on my pc. Pm me and i'll send it to you. If you want to be able to update over the air you need to lock your bootloader again.
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Hopefully this hasn't already been answered somewhere but I've looked all day and can't find anything. I bought my Z1 compact from Clove and am using it on T-Mobile's network in the US (Utah). Will I ever get an OTA update allowing me to install the new KitKat firmware or is my only option to download it from here and figure out how to use the flashtool and all of that? I haven't done anything to modify it except changing the APN so my MMS messages would work. If my only option is downloading and using the flashtool etc can someone direct me to the minimum changes necessary in order to upgrade to KitKat?
Thanks
CSB28 said:
Hopefully this hasn't already been answered somewhere but I've looked all day and can't find anything. I bought my Z1 compact from Clove and am using it on T-Mobile's network in the US (Utah). Will I ever get an OTA update allowing me to install the new KitKat firmware or is my only option to download it from here and figure out how to use the flashtool and all of that? I haven't done anything to modify it except changing the APN so my MMS messages would work. If my only option is downloading and using the flashtool etc can someone direct me to the minimum changes necessary in order to upgrade to KitKat?
Thanks
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Google "PC Companion" and install it. Launch it, then plug your phone in. It will detect phone and should allow you to install update.
I'm on Telus in Canada and no OTA update came, so I did the PC Companion root.
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Troyis said:
Google "PC Companion" and install it. Launch it, then plug your phone in. It will detect phone and should allow you to install update.
I'm on Telus in Canada and no OTA update came, so I did the PC Companion root.
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I tried that (Mac version) and it says my software is up to date.
CSB28 said:
I tried that (Mac version) and it says my software is up to date.
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Download one of the ftf at xda and flash with flashtool. (Plenty of guides) That is if you can't wait a week orso for it to land your region