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[REQ] MT15i 3.0.1.A.0.145 (2.3.3) Generic firmware

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

[HELP] Error Reason 403 when doing VZW update

Saw last night on Engadget that the Verizon update finally came out. I can't use PC Companion because Verizon doesn't use the MTP driver so I have to do OTA update. I also tried SEUS and it said my phone was up to date.
My phone is prompted to install the update; it downloads about 54MB and starts to install after rebooting a few times. Eventually it comes up and says it failed.
I checked Settings > About Phone > Software update > Update now > Info, and it says
Firmware version:
SEMC_R800_R800x_user_3.0.E.2.89_1245-4101_R68C
Source: Verizon Wireless
Update status: Update Failed
Reason code: 403
Update package size: 54.58 MB
This software update includes enhancements and improvements to to your Xperia PLAY(R800x)
MobileCare version: 6.1.0_B191_SE.
I moved a lot of apps to SD to give me more internal space and tried again, same result.
Removed battery for about five minutes; same result.
My Play is rooted and the BL was unlocked, but locked it again so I could do the OTA update.
Any help guys? I'd love to get these awesome features!
EDIT: I also posted this question here http://talk.sonyericsson.com/thread/23855?tstart=0

I read another post saying that if I removed any of the bloatware it would not let me install it. If that is true, can someone point me to a backup of the included apps? I saw a link here a long time ago but now can't find it.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201725

*facepalm*
I've read over that thread so much I read past that part. Thanks! I"ll let you all know if that fixes it!

ijustwantthedownload said:
*facepalm*
I've read over that thread so much I read past that part. Thanks! I"ll let you all know if that fixes it!
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You're welcome. Don't forget to hit the "thanks" button!

Unfortunately I received the same result. I installed all the apks I removed earlier and rebooted, then downloaded / installed the update again. Still Error Reason 403. Anyone else have any ideas?

RESOLVED!
I used SEUS and used it to "repair" my device back to settings. I kept all my personal info and apps. I downloaded the update again and it installed just fine. I did lose root access though

forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274634
Sent from my R800i using XDA App

App auto update only works on reboot

Running official ICS rom for LT28i (2.29), deodexed and rooted. Even though auto update is selected apps only update upon reboot. Any idea what could cause this? thanks

twent4 said:
Running official ICS rom for LT28i (2.29), deodexed and rooted. Even though auto update is selected apps only update upon reboot. Any idea what could cause this? thanks
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Auto update seems to only work on wifi and I reboot my phone every other day so I don't really find this a problem.
I hate to troll but...
FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS

This may be caused by you closing the process of the play store witch in turn it can't detect updates available. Also you can go onto play - menu - my apps - one click update.
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Xperia Ion(lt28i) ICS
Rooted with CWM
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panicc.co said:
This may be caused by you closing the process of the play store witch in turn it can't detect updates available. Also you can go onto play - menu - my apps - one click update.
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Sent from:
Xperia Ion(lt28i) ICS
Rooted with CWM
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Yeah that's what i end up doing, kinda defeats the purpose of auto-update. Thanks.
and @amosconf, since the majority of the posts here relate to people playing around with their portable computers, we can all agree that this website is dedicated to first-world problems.

[Q] [Help] Problems after updating Xperia S to JB

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.

[Q] Need help with Play Store

Hello guys, I bought this phone and I am happy with it. But my question is that, when I get any app update in play store it download the whole app instead of the update size. Because I have a spice mi 1010 tablet(Jellybean) too and when I update same app in that tablet it just update small amount of data and when I update same app in Android One it download whole app.
Is that normal in kitkat that download whole app again when update came?
Also I got Google play v5 material design update in my tablet but there is no update of google play in my Andorid one.
Please help someone.

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Space Cow said:
Hello guys, I bought this phone and I am happy with it. But my question is that, when I get any app update in play store it download the whole app instead of the update size. Because I have a spice mi 1010 tablet(Jellybean) too and when I update same app in that tablet it just update small amount of data and when I update same app in Android One it download whole app.
Is that normal in kitkat that download whole app again when update came?
Also I got Google play v5 material design update in my tablet but there is no update of google play in my Andorid one.
Please help someone.
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http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/google-play-store-5-0-37-apk/
DOWNLOAD http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/google-play-store-5-0-37-apk/
yes new material design is not yet updated but you can update it directly using the app which is attached , download it and then install it .
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I am having same issue. Can someone please help? The issue is that whenever updating any app via playstore itself, the full app gets downloaded instead of the incremental update. The camera app is over 35mb, many other apps are about the same size. Downloading such big updates every other day is not practical. I have used an HTC device with ICS earlier.. It downloaded incremental updates... Like maybe 100kb to 3mb for apps more than 40mb themselves. I can understand that sometimes the updates can be huge but I have seen this issue every time.
BTW, just FYI, I think something has broke this feature. The day I got my phone, I updated some app and it did not download entire thing, just a part. Now where has that feature gone? Someone please try factory reset and confirm this.

even i have this play store prob.. right from day 1 . haven't found a soln.
Sent from my Micromax AQ4501

To update the Google Play Store on your Android without an APK.
Follow the steps:
1. Open the Google Play Store app
2. Open the side slide-out menu
3. Select "Settings"
4. Scroll down until you see "Build version"
5. Click on "Build version"
If a new build of the Play Store is available, you will be prompted to download and install it. If it’s already the latest, you will get a message that reads, “Google Play Store is up to date,” as you can see in the photo above.

Does your device have this problem? And does the method suggested by you work for even yourself??
I have a strong feeling that this has something to do with cache. Something like the device is unable to understand what the earlier version is while downloading!! Or maybe our ROM lacks the permission to write over the memory where the installed apps are!! And so it downloads entire app and installs it as fresh install because it is unable to patch the update over already installed app... I am just wondering, I don't know much about the android software and this new dalvik v/s ART. I program in other languages.

OK so I factory reset my phone + wipe sd card, and surprisingly Google Play automatically updated to latest v5.0.38 automatically no need to side load it but main problem still there updating apps still downloading whole app instead of only actual update size. I think this is problem of ROM of Android One.(I am still not sure how many people facing this issue.) But I cant update whole app again and again. Please someone find solution of this or contact Google or Micromax for this issue.

yes bro.. u may be right. I faced the same issue. finally I got rid of tat by shifting to PAC ROM. jus move on to custom rom. tats the only soln for now
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Facing same issue !
Same here too. Any solution for this ?