i have 2 friends using Xperia S, while they have updated it to .55 build officially, i cant do it, update center in mobile and in pc shows i have the latest software.
i have .45 build
stock ICS ROM and locked BL
just rooted using binarys script
but the problem was same even before rooting..
You probably must be having different customization than they have. .55 firmware has not been released for every customization.
Or did you ever flash a firmware on your phone ? You bought it new ?
If you wish, you can manually flash a .55 firmware on your phone
Nabeel. said:
You probably must be having different customization than they have. .55 firmware has not been released for every customization.
Or did you ever flash a firmware on your phone ? You bought it new ?
If you wish, you can manually flash a .55 firmware on your phone
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yes its a new phone and never flashed any rom or kernal. didnt unlock bootloader as i heard i would loose bravia engine and official jelly bean when it comes..
my just concern is why cant i update my phone. i fear this doesnt happen during JB rollout.
Don't worry it will roll out to every phone. If not flash tool is your friend.
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Can I inctall ICS on my xperia play with 2.3.2 (rooted locked bootloader)? Some websites say you have to have android 2.3.4 (latest update) in order to do so. Thanks
sonyxperiaplayer said:
Can I inctall ICS on my xperia play with 2.3.2 (rooted locked bootloader)? Some websites say you have to have android 2.3.4 (latest update) in order to do so. Thanks
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I wanna say that you would need an ICS kernel , which you would need to unlock your BL for.. and the system on your phone wont matter, since ICS isn't official on our plays your will need to instal a custom Rom which will overwrite everything anyway
Thanks
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sonyxperiaplayer said:
But if I am installing an official ics Rom (released by Sony Ericsson) would I have to do that too?
thanks anyway
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Well I did some reading and I think you will need an unlocked BL and at least be on the .42 firmware, 2.3.4 like you originally posted. I know there are a few ICS roms that work in the developer section. But I think for the official beta release your gonna wanna follow what Sony said.
Edit: looks like you have to fastboot a boot.img and userdata.img and system.img
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Thanks
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You'll be able to get ICS without an unlocked bootloader once the official update is released, since the official releases can be made into files for flashtool.
Aside from the fact it'll be done through SEUS.
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Apparently, a new firmware was just certified in PTCRB.
Does anyone have any info on this?
Wow, more updates!
Does anyone know what is the update for?
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hope this one will be as smooth as GB.
hmmm looking forward to see what new features fixes does it have. hopefully it is not a regional framework only.
looks like it is a carrier/region specific update..btw one update for arc s is on its way..
It,s the same 4.0.4 but for a carrier in the UK
I'm not have update ?
I believe it's the 4.0.4 ICS UK update for 3.
At least that's what was reported by one of our other members.
Sorry if that dashed your hopes. LOL!
How will this work as I am on 3 and my Phone has officially updated to 4.0.4
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arpith.fbi said:
looks like it is a carrier/region specific update..btw one update for arc s is on its way..
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Where did you hear that ? Awesome.
i have this firmware really simple to root just flash .431 kernal then root then update kernal
the 431 kernal i thought this was just another regional/ branded 4.0.4 fw
deanage1983 said:
i have this firmware really simple to root just flash .431 kernal then root then update kernal
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The .431 kernel is not root-able. I think you meant the the 4.0.3 kernel
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am i smelling udpate........?
xtacy! said:
I believe it's the 4.0.4 ICS UK update for 3.
At least that's what was reported by one of our other members.
Sorry if that dashed your hopes. LOL!
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My phone is branded to `3` and to concur with xtacy above , it recently updated to this firmware .
Hmm. Does this only occur on unrooted? I am on 3 and it just says I have the latest software if I check in PC Companion?
did u flash an ftf to update ur phone or get it through update official ?
buzzinkeegs said:
did u flash an ftf to update ur phone or get it through update official ?
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I used PC Companion to flash then ran Doomlord root bat file. I take it I won't get any official update unless I remove root (probably have to do repair to do that though right?).
I have a notification saying FW 4.1.B.0.431 Is now available. Anyone know what it is? Don't want to update if it's just a few fixes for 4.0.3.
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Jessie-James said:
I have a notification saying FW 4.1.B.0.431 Is now available. Anyone know what it is? Don't want to update if it's just a few fixes for 4.0.3.
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It's 4.0.4.
Go through posts on this section to get info what has been changed.
Hello world,
I want to install this custom rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836993)
The problem is that i'm running the official 2.4.3 android version from sony. They still haven't released the update to ICS for my country
My bootloader is locked and i'm unable to unlock it without paying (Bootloader unlock allowed: No)
Is it possible that i install any custom kernels? Or can i maunally update to ICS, and get the stock ICS kernel? I would install the custom rom with the stock ICS kernel.
I would be thankful if you send me a link for downloading the official ICS and its kernel.
My phone is the Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
Thanks!
No unlocked bootloader, no custom kernel.
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XperienceD said:
No unlocked bootloader, no custom kernel.
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But can i flash the stock ICS kernel?
No unlocked bootloader, no flashing kernels.
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malimukk said:
But can i flash the stock ICS kernel?
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Yes, if it is fully stock and officially signed kernel.
That is - you can only flash that kernel via Flashtool .FTF file.
No other way.
Someguyfromhell said:
Yes, if it is fully stock and officially signed kernel.
That is - you can only flash that kernel via Flashtool .FTF file.
No other way.
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Would you please send me a link where I can download the stock kernel?
And, do you recommend updating my xperia to ICS?
malimukk said:
And, do you recommend updating my xperia to ICS?
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No - ICS on the 2011 Xperia line-up is worthless and not worth it.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Yes, if it is fully stock and officially signed kernel.
That is - you can only flash that kernel via Flashtool .FTF file.
No other way.
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Thanks for clearing that up.
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If you do want to give ICS a try, flash tool is the first link. The second link is ftf file for LT18i. (The kernel is embedded in to the ftf file). Flash tool is very simple and walks you through the steps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847626
I do agree with the previous posts by the way that it is slower, but I like the features
Destroyedbeauty said:
No - ICS on the 2011 Xperia line-up is worthless and not worth it.
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Yes, but only with the latest 587 firmware, other official Sony ICS firmware slow you phone and give you a very bad ICS trip
spidermoon said:
Yes, but only with the latest 587 firmware, other official Sony ICS firmware slow you phone and give you a very bad ICS trip
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Every fully stock and signed kernel can be installed with locked bootloader. GB and ICS.
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
Hi there, I have some questions about roms of sony xperia s.
where can I get the newest offical firmware like this: LT26i(4.0.4)_6.1.A.2.55_Generic_SG(1257-6921).rar (.elf file)
can I use Flashtool to flash these offical firmware ?
what dose ICS17.elf mean? I have flashed this file by using fastboot, and got my phone rooted and got a CMW recovery.
many thanks
lfhis5 said:
Hi there, I have some questions about roms of sony xperia s.
where can I get the newest offical firmware like this: LT26i(4.0.4)_6.1.A.2.55_Generic_SG(1257-6921).rar (.elf file)
can I use Flashtool to flash these offical firmware ?
what dose ICS17.elf mean? I have flashed this file by using fastboot, and got my phone rooted and got a CMW recovery.
many thanks
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1. Get it from Here
2. Yes, sure.
3. ICS17 is the modified stock kernel added more features than stock one
Hold on.......
If you've flashed the ics17 kernel then you've unlocked the bootloader yes?
Then scrap off any ics rom and flash Jellybean
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Ben36 said:
Hold on.......
If you've flashed the ics17 kernel then you've unlocked the bootloader yes?
Then scrap off any ics rom and flash Jellybean
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Is there any stock Jellybean for Xperia S?
Not official Sony if that's what you mean?
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Ben36 said:
Not official Sony if that's what you mean?
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I need official Sony 's rom.
I see. Then flashing the 55 ftf would be best. How come you must have Sony only?
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