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Did anyone update to the new 2.3.3 firmware for UK or the USA yet?
Can you create and upload the ftf files please?
A few days ago I updated my firmware to v2.3.3 but now it is full with Chinese apps again and no Google apps installed at all. I don't know what other way there would be to remove the Asian apps and install all the Google goodies.
HK
http://u.115.com/file/clwlnrqu
Global
http://u.115.com/file/e60c0hcd#
BTW,I don't test the ftf.
I'm waiting for rooted rom.
Thank you so much Froce !!!!!!
It worked like a charm!
I've updated my phone with the "Global" firmware.
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For anyone who wonders how to update the phone with this firmware:
Before you start be aware that all your information stored on your phone (except for SDCARD) wil be wiped. The apps that you have installed will be gone, your message history will be erased, your contacts (unless synched with Google account) will be gone too.
And... like froce wrote... the ROM is not rooted.
As far as I know there'e no rooted 2.3.3 (3.0.1.A.0.145) out yet. For those that need a rooted F/W. Please go to Bin4ry's post [How-to] Root your Arc (Xperia NEO file included) for a 2.3.2 (3.0.A.2.181) F/W. Also that F/W worked like a charm on my Neo.
Software preparation
Download and install Sony's Update Service. I needed this to install drivers that later on are necessary.
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...updateservice/1.349192/xperia-neo?cc=gb&lc=en
Download and extract X10flashtool. This is the program that you need to install the .ftf firmware images. To be able to install the ftf firmware images it needs to connect to the phone through the drivers that you just installed with Sony's Update Service program
Find the download link for Flashtool in: (I used v0.2.9.1 Beta)
[TOOL] [UPDATE 22/03/2011] Flashtool BETA version 0.2.9.1
Copy the firmware image into flashtool's "firmwares" folder. This folder should have been created when you extracted the flashtool archive
Phone preparation
Enable "USB debugging"
Switch off your phone
Connect the USB cable to either your phone or to your computer but not to both yet.
Flashing
Start Flashtool (administrator rights necessary)
press "Flash" button. You should get a new window that shows the device type and firmware content
press "OK" button. A new windows should appear that is asking you to connect your phone. Don't connect yet.
hold down the "back" button on your phone and keep it holding down while connecting your phone to your computer
the window should disappear and flashing should start.
release the "back" key that you were still holding down and sit back, relax and wait.
after flashing is complete, the text message window should say "now unplug the device and power it on". That's it.
Firmware details:
Global firmware came installed with:
Sony apps: Timescape, Music, Gallery, Calendar, Support, Synch, TrackID, Postcard, Media Server, PlayNow Store, FM Radio, Clock, LiveWare manager
Google apps: Market, Facebook, Maps, Gmail, Talk, Navigation, Places, Lattitude, YouTube, News&Weather, Google Search, Voice Search
Other apps: Lets Golf, Media Discovery, NeoReader, UEFA.com, OfficeSuite, Hanashi
For the Global Firmware, where do you go on the page to download the file? I've put it through Google translate, and when I go to the box beside file size, I'm prompted to download and run 115br_u1.exe. Is it safe and/or the proper download method? Thanks in advance!
Sorry,I forgot that is a Chinese web space.
I upload it to mutliupload.
http://www.multiupload.com/FI7016ZECR
Can the UK FW be installed in a Rogers LT15A Arc? And is this FW a generic one, no brand?
Thanks
This is a neo thread,not arc.
I think that froce's Global firmware is unbranded as inside build.prop:
ro.semc.version.fs=WORLD-1-8
If you can install Neo firmware on an Arc? I don't know. Why would you want to do that if there's more Arc firmware copies available than there are Neo copies.
So no one is able to make a rooted and updated IMG for the Neo, even with the FTF file? It's fustrating. I flashed the 2.3.3 rooted ARC firmware and it works, but I have to turn "auto rotate" screen off, so stop the screen going mental. Apart from that phone is much faster and responsive.
Weird. No problems here with the screen. Works as normal on my phone.
Yeah, wish the firmware was rooted too. I wish I could 'patch' the firmware myself to get root. If anyone would explain how to do that then I'd do it .
Ask for tester.
Please tell me the result.
neo global rooted img.
http://www.multiupload.com/T0FNM2L0EC
This rooted img is ok.
Thanks
Can I use this rooted image for unrooted 2.3.3 HK version?
Worked fine here on my Neo! I flashed from the ARC firmware. Thanks so much!
Yes It works!
ERM, i update to 2.3.3 from SONY update service, if i apply the root version, is it mean i need to unlock the bootloader?
Installed and rooted on my Neo (HK 2.3.3) without data loss.
Yes, unlocked BL is required with cleaning of every data.
Hi, can anyone explain to me why there are some SE apps which keep on coming back even after uninstalling? I'm talking about the infamous Hanashi, Neoreader, and UEFA.com apps...
In the firmware that came with my device (Netherlands) they were not there, but the global has them. I tried removing them but even after uninstalling with TitaniumBackup they come back at some point. Also Hanashi seems to eat up some memory all the time!
Tnx!
bassie112 said:
Hi, can anyone explain to me why there are some SE apps which keep on coming back even after uninstalling? I'm talking about the infamous Hanashi, Neoreader, and UEFA.com apps...
In the firmware that came with my device (Netherlands) they were not there, but the global has them. I tried removing them but even after uninstalling with TitaniumBackup they come back at some point. Also Hanashi seems to eat up some memory all the time!
Tnx!
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Maybe because the old f/w wasn't deleted. Yesterday I flashed the rooted ROM and I came to find out that all apps and settings were left untouched. The ROM that I had on my Neo before flashing the rooted version was the same version (2.3.3) but unrooted.
If you don't mind then you could try flashing the old ROM first (2.3.2). The link is in one of the replies in the top of this post. Maybe that will delete the old apps (and all your settings and contacts too). After that flash the 2.3.3 version.
I'm unsure if it will help but maybe it is worth a try
Hi there. I have an issue with my SE Arc LT15i camera.
The issue is that upon opening the camera app, the screen goes black and then i get a message after about 1-2 seconds saying:
Sorry!
The application Camera (process com.sonyericsson.android.camera) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.
Force close
Force close is the only option given.
I've searched through xda and through google, and from what i understand, its not a device specific problem and there is no universal solution. I have:
- Cleared the camera cache
- Changed SD cards
- Completed a settings reset
- Completed a factory data reset
- Used SE PCC to 'Repair' the device
All of which have been unsuccessful. I am running stock SE 4.0.2.A.0.42 (2.3.4), with locked bootloader and it is also unrooted.
Has anyone got any ideas on how to fix this?
Have you tried to reflash the firmware?
i'm a bit of a noob, but is reflashing the same as connecting to the PCC and restoring stock firmware? i've never changed the rom or anything, just the SE updates
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i'm a bit of a noob, but is reflashing the same as connecting to the PCC and restoring stock firmware? i've never changed the rom or anything, just the SE updates
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Try repair function in PCC.
yup tried the repair function. contacted SE and they told me to use SEUS and update/repair the firmware. still no luck however. =/
do you guys think it might be a hardware problem then? I have gone into the service menu and testing the camera there causes the service menu to crash
I have the exact same problem with my LT18i. The problem has been intermittent, coming and going, but now it seems it is here to stay. I have tried doing a factory reset, switched SD-cards, cleared camera app data/cache, removed camera module to check for bad connections. Nothing has worked.
Searching the net gives no solution that works, but lots of thread with people having the same problem.
Has anyone found an actual solution or has any good info on the problem?
(please, no half-assed guessing - I've read tons of it already and I've tried it all... :angel
Hi! My HTC Wildfire S became laggy so i decided to do a hard reset.
After doing that, i'm stuck with a few problems:
1) My Android version is 2.22.405.1. When i search for system
updates, it says, that my phone is up to date. I read, that
2.3.5 is officialy available, i'd like to have at least 2.3.3, but first
i'd just like to get notice, that update is available. I resetted the phone
few more times, but every time there are no updates.
2) I entered gmail account with market and it found updates for gmail and
market... but all downloads are paused?
Any help please?
TY
Oh yes.. and upper notification tab... it's gone! I can't pull
the bar down anymore.
Anyone?...
Download an official ruu and run it.
You may need to create a goldcard.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074445
I updated my Xperia S to JB with PCC.
I thought it would be a smooth experience, but all hell broke loose after the update finished.
1. Walkman does not work. It crashes all the time and always gives me the error "Unfortunately, WALKMAN has stopped working"
2. The album app cannot detect any of my photos stored in my device. Same goes for Ringtone picker. I have tried clearing Media Storage (It always worked for me in ICS) but it simply refuses to rebuild the Media Storage.
3. I cannot connect it to my PC at all. PCC keeps reporting an error and any of their proposed solutions do not work. When I try taking a screenshot, it says "Unable to capture screenshot, internal storage may be in use". Did the update screw up my internal storage?
I am now trying to flash it back to .55 FW. After first successful flash, it is stuck in a bootloop, crashing on the XPERIA logo. So now I am trying to reflash it again. However, I keep getting weird stuff like "Flash Aborted" or "Flash Cancelled" by Flashtool for no reason.
What should I do?
acefiredx said:
I updated my Xperia S to JB with PCC.
I thought it would be a smooth experience, but all hell broke loose after the update finished.
1. Walkman does not work. It crashes all the time and always gives me the error "Unfortunately, WALKMAN has stopped working"
2. The album app cannot detect any of my photos stored in my device. Same goes for Ringtone picker. I have tried clearing Media Storage (It always worked for me in ICS) but it simply refuses to rebuild the Media Storage.
3. I cannot connect it to my PC at all. PCC keeps reporting an error and any of their proposed solutions do not work. When I try taking a screenshot, it says "Unable to capture screenshot, internal storage may be in use". Did the update screw up my internal storage?
I am now trying to flash it back to .55 FW. After first successful flash, it is stuck in a bootloop, crashing on the XPERIA logo. So now I am trying to reflash it again. However, I keep getting weird stuff like "Flash Aborted" or "Flash Cancelled" by Flashtool for no reason.
What should I do?
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Before you hard brick your phone. Read this carefully.
You probably updated your phone to JB without resetting data/factory reset that is why you're facing force closes, lags etc. Now you should download SUS as you have effed up your phone, from here. Then follow the on-screen instructions CAREFULLY and you'll get your phone back, working with no lag/force closes whatsoever.
shad0wboss said:
Before you hard brick your phone. Read this carefully.
You probably updated your phone to JB without resetting data/factory reset that is why you're facing force closes, lags etc. Now you should download SUS as you have effed up your phone, from here. Then follow the on-screen instructions CAREFULLY and you'll get your phone back, working with no lag/force closes whatsoever.
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I find it odd that Sony didn't mention anything about resetting phone when updating via PCC.
Thanks for your help though. I managed to get it to stop bootlooping and flashed a ftf to completely wipe everything - there goes all my messages.......
Now I'm able to at least boot into .55. Should I update to JB now since it's on a totally clean slate and hopefully prevent any other unexpected stuff from happening?
acefiredx said:
I find it odd that Sony didn't mention anything about resetting phone when updating via PCC.
Thanks for your help though. I managed to get it to stop bootlooping and flashed a ftf to completely wipe everything - there goes all my messages.......
Now I'm able to at least boot into .55. Should I update to JB now since it's on a totally clean slate and hopefully prevent any other unexpected stuff from happening?
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Well, i'm downloading jelly bean now due to its high antutu score, which basically means more performance. When i updated from Sony Update Service, it asked me if i wanted to just update, or wanted to update with a clean install.
shad0wboss said:
Well, i'm downloading jelly bean now due to its high antutu score, which basically means more performance. When i updated from Sony Update Service, it asked me if i wanted to just update, or wanted to update with a clean install.
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I see. So SUS is a more reliable option I guess.
On another note, managed to update to JB and issues are resolved. Only sad part is a ton of my past apps have about 8gb of SD data on my SD card but they aren't installed -.-"
Time to manually reinstall them.....
acefiredx said:
I see. So SUS is a more reliable option I guess.
On another note, managed to update to JB and issues are resolved. Only sad part is a ton of my past apps have about 8gb of SD data on my SD card but they aren't installed -.-"
Time to manually reinstall them.....
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Cheers then, if your problem is solved.
I update my phone via Sony update service and now my Google Play Store doesn't work any longer.
I did factory reset, flashed back to ICS and it is same thing, and all google apps like say that it can't reach server.
Did restore phone couple of times but no luck.
Any suggestions?
zimbashka said:
I update my phone via Sony update service and now my Google Play Store doesn't work any longer.
I did factory reset, flashed back to ICS and it is same thing, and all google apps like say that it can't reach server.
Did restore phone couple of times but no luck.
Any suggestions?
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Possible Solution : CLEAN RE-FLASH
The New Update downloads and optimizes a few apps at start up from phone.
You will find new small apps google updates for 4.1.2 and also new chrome browser.
If you are facing the problem.
Reason is 4.1.2 Google Apps might not be compatible with ICS and vice verse.
What you can do now.
Reset Your Phone.
Check if the phone shows "Optimizing Apps" After Flashing from SONY Official Software..
If not! Flash Again With A Clean Whip.
If You are on rooted and unlocked phone and with recovery : Flash Gapps compatible with your device.
I hope this information helps you.
Reply back if there is a progress.
dwarkesh2492 said:
Possible Solution : CLEAN RE-FLASH
The New Update downloads and optimizes a few apps at start up from phone.
You will find new small apps google updates for 4.1.2 and also new chrome browser.
If you are facing the problem.
Reason is 4.1.2 Google Apps might not be compatible with ICS and vice verse.
What you can do now.
Reset Your Phone.
Check if the phone shows "Optimizing Apps" After Flashing from SONY Official Software..
If not! Flash Again With A Clean Whip.
If You are on rooted and unlocked phone and with recovery : Flash Gapps compatible with your device.
I hope this information helps you.
Reply back if there is a progress.
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Just found out that my router had DNS settings that change location for Netflix, and my phone was freaked out.
Now router is on default settings and everything works.
Not sure why XS was fine with it when it was on ICS.
Thanks for reply.
Best part of update is when connected to my car stereo via BT, songs information shows!!!!
I just could guess that even my SE MW600 might work with songs ID, will check later when come back from school.
Hey guys.
My poco f3 doesnt respond when i say hey google or ok google.
it works when screen is on,in locked and unlocked,and even when screen is off before the always on display starts working,once (after i turn screen off) always on display turns on,ok google hotword doesnt work.
on stock locked bootloader it worked fine,after i unlocked it and installed miui.eu the problem started,so i installed stock 12.5.3 via fastboot,installed magisk and root,and still doesnt work
I have enabled all options in Google assistant:
-in voice match enabled Hey google
-in lock screen enabled "assistant responses on lock screen"
-in personal results enabled "personal results" and suggestions
In Settings>Apps>Manage apps:
-Assistant: (autostart: on)(battery saver:no restrictions)
-2 google assistant: (same as above)
in developer settings tried with miui optimisation on or off,still doesnt work
tried google beta,still no use
would appreciate your help, guys.
Kusay_1 said:
Hey guys.
My poco f3 doesnt respond when i say hey google or ok google.
it works when screen is on,in locked and unlocked,and even when screen is off before the always on display starts working,once (after i turn screen off) always on display turns on,ok google hotword doesnt work.
on stock locked bootloader it worked fine,after i unlocked it and installed miui.eu the problem started,so i installed stock 12.5.3 via fastboot,installed magisk and root,and still doesnt work
I have enabled all options in Google assistant:
-in voice match enabled Hey google
-in lock screen enabled "assistant responses on lock screen"
-in personal results enabled "personal results" and suggestions
In Settings>Apps>Manage apps:
-Assistantautostartn)(battery saver:no restrictions)
-2 google assistantsame as above)
in developer settings tried with miui optimisation on or off,still doesnt work
tried google beta,still no use
would appreciate your help, guys.
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interesting I have this problem in Arrow as well , I think its a google problem and not a rom problem
jefffrom said:
interesting I have this problem in Arrow as well , I think its a google problem and not a rom problem
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it worked fine on locked stock ROM,it definitely is a ROM/Firmware problem
i hoping someone would weigh in on this issue,i dont know where else to ask...
Im on the stock global 12.5.4 locked and it works fine
jefffrom said:
Im on the stock global 12.5.4 locked and it works fine
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U sure? With the screen turned off?
laid1995 said:
U sure? With the screen turned off?
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yes
worked fine like it should
Thats what im saying tho, it worked for me too on locked, but now after changing to custom and back to original ROM it doesnt work, although its stock
Kusay_1 said:
Thats what im saying tho, it worked for me too on locked, but now after changing to custom and back to original ROM it doesnt work, although its stock
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try clearing google cache or join the beta, and if all fails reflash your stock
i reflashed the stock ROM,it worked on screen-off,then i installed twrp and magisk with safetynet fix,still worked and i thought everything is fine
but just now it stopped working on screen-off
should i get a log-cat?
I installed ArrowOS today and ok google on screen off and it works(so far),cant figure out why tho
the problem still persisted even after installing multiple AOSP ROMs and miui eu
now im on stock and it seems to work fine,hope it continues to do so
Kusay_1 said:
the problem still persisted even after installing multiple AOSP ROMs and miui eu
now im on stock and it seems to work fine,hope it continues to do so
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because working only on EEA rom... this is a feature of EEA rom. only that stock rom have ok google and alexa certified feature with screen off.
I buyed Poco F3 EEA version on Amazon and in description is it written Amazon Certified: Alexa Built-in etc etc... but in global version no.
But it worked flawlessly before i unlocked the bootloader, so that cant be it