Ok so, I want to update my Xperia Play r800i to 2.3.3, when I connect it to PC companion and start the update, the updater gets an error at the "Preparing Computer for Software Update" part, and it says that I am unable to update the phone, I reinstalled phone drivers, reinstalled PC companion and still no luck
Anyone Know how to solve this issue?
Download and use SEUS
Sony Ericsson Update Service. it is easy to use and works like a charm.
I did it, because I had the sane problem as you
Regards
Thanks! gonna try that when I get home in an hour or so
If you have the phone connected to wifi, do an OTA instead.
Settings > About Phone > Software Update > Update Now
captain67 said:
If you have the phone connected to wifi, do an OTA instead.
Settings > About Phone > Software Update > Update Now
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It says I have to use a computer, I will try seus
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Yourmama said:
It says I have to use a computer, I will try seus
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It forces people to use a computer when they've modified system apps. If you rooted and removed some, that's why. If you used titanium to back them up and remove them, restoring the bloat will allow an OTA.
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captain67 said:
It forces people to use a computer when they've modified system apps. If you rooted and removed some, that's why. If you used titanium to back them up and remove them, restoring the bloat will allow an OTA.
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EDIT: Using SEUS worked for me as well. Thank you very much!
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I'm using an I9000M (the Bell Canada version) updated to UGJH2 back before it included the 3 button recovery fix.
The phone is unlocked (using it on fido) and rooted running the One Click Lag Fix and Launcher Pro. I just plugged my phone into Kies and got a notice for both a new firmware and a new version of Kies. Currently waiting for Kies to update.
What I'm wondering is whether it's safe for me with the current setup to upgrade to whatever firmware this is (I wish it would tell me). I'm also wondering what to do to backup my apps/pictures/etc.
Does anyone know which update this is? Is it buggy or is it worth it? I'm currently fairly satisfied with the phone.
Any info is appreciated.
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I would wait for the kies update, it should then say which firmware is available for you.
As for backing up your pictures. Kies is a nightmare lol so you would be best setting the phone to Mass Storage (Settings > About Phone > USB ) plug it in (select mount on the taskbar on the phone) and it should show up as a media card. Then just copy things from your phone to your pc
And your Apps, you could install AppBrain(free), register with it and then it will store the list of apps you have on your phone ready to reinstall on any new firmware (just install AppBrain again)
You say you are fairly satisfied with your phone at the moment so maybe it would be best to find out what firmware is offered (on the new Kies) then search XDA for known issues, you might be better sticking as you are until Froyo is finally released.
Thanks stickfinger, I'll do as you suggest, then post here with more info
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Even after the Kies update I'm getting no info about the firmware. I guess if I click "update now" it might tell me but I can't remember whether that gives me a chance to then cancel.
I'll proceed with a backup, then move on from there.
Also, do I need to undo the lag fix before updating? I don't think I need to unroot, but I'm not sure about the rest of it.
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I'm running 2.2 beta 4 if I want to go back to 2.1 can I just copy the 2.1 rom to sd card and install from Xrecovery?
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Just connect to the pc and do a reinstall or repair with SEUS
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Download 1 of the custom 2.1 rom from xda.
Reboot in xrecocery.
Do a factory reset, a cache partition wipe and wipe dalvick cache.
Install the rom with install custom zip.
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Slvrback said:
Just connect to the pc and do a reinstall or repair with SEUS
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I've just gone from Cyanogen 2.2.1 back to SE 2.1. I tried SEUS but it didn't provide a recovery option, it just said that there was no update available - I'm guessing because it didn't recognise the ROM.
I ended up using Flash Tool to get one of the SE ROMs on it.
However, if you have PC Companion installed, I think you can do a recovery on the phone regardless of what ROM you're on (it says there's no update but there's a link to 'recover phone' or something like that).
Me ended with the same stuff
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However, if you have PC Companion installed, I think you can do a recovery on the phone regardless of what ROM you're on (it says there's no update but there's a link to 'recover phone' or something like that).
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nope, i tried that some days ago and pc companion stopped at start of flashing procedure and told me, that there is no firmware available for me. i was running beta4.
then i flashed an old xrecovery backup, that i made after my update to bb .54, and bingo, no problem repairing with pc companion...obviously nowadays the SE update sw doesn't like any other roms...
Petarsson said:
nope, i tried that some days ago and pc companion stopped at start of flashing procedure and told me, that there is no firmware available for me. i was running beta4.
then i flashed an old xrecovery backup, that i made after my update to bb .54, and bingo, no problem repairing with pc companion...obviously nowadays the SE update sw doesn't like any other roms...
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Its strange that this didn't work for you. I upgraded to 2.2 a few weeks ago, but the instructions I followed decided they wanted to leave out a step. It ended up being a pretty critical step and it really screwed up my phone. So much so that I couldnt even get into the phone anymore. As a last effort, I tried PC Companion to do a repair and it worked. Cleared everything off and went back to the stock 2.1.
Scrub question, when re-flashing the x10, does it wipe contents of the microSD or just internal memory?
SONE9 said:
Scrub question, when re-flashing the x10, does it wipe contents of the microSD or just internal memory?
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Just internal =)
Hey all,
I just connected my Play to my PC and its saying there is a software update ready to be installed to the phone, how do you find the change log or details of what is in the update? I can't find any information about it!?
My Play is rooted, what do I do?
Thanks
depends on the method you used, if it was gingerbrick carry on, if youve unlocked your bootloader leave it alone, run away, duck and cover!
Yep as Waz said.
Don't update it if you've rooted your phone. Possible brick scenario.
Wait for the geniuses to release some custom roms instead.
waz000000 said:
depends on the method you used, if it was gingerbrick carry on, if youve unlocked your bootloader leave it alone, run away, duck and cover!
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I used gingerbreak, so is it safe to update via SE update? do I lose my root? do I just run gingerbreak again after updating?
And finally, what about my apps and saved data etc? do they get deleted with an update?
FK1983 said:
I used gingerbreak, so is it safe to update? do I lose my root? do I just run gingerbreak again after updating?
And finally, what about my apps and saved data etc? do they get deleted with an update?
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Yes, Yes, Yes and Yes (in that order)
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Ok guys ive just updated and yes it did Unroot the device. took about 10mins to switch on the phone after the update!
Just ran GingerBreak again and everything is fine. also nothing was deleted in the process.
Updating does Re-Install all the crap i had initially deleted Eg Sims,Twitter,Chinese keyboard etc
Just trying to see whats new Will post back with any info
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Ok guys ive just updated and yes it did Unroot the device. took about 10mins to switch on the phone after the update!
Just ran GingerBreak again and everything is fine. also nothing was deleted in the process.
Updating does Re-Install all the crap i had initially deleted Eg Sims,Twitter,Chinese keyboard etc
Just trying to see whats new Will post back with any info
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Any changes/fixes?
CasualByron said:
Ok guys ive just updated and yes it did Unroot the device. took about 10mins to switch on the phone after the update!
Just ran GingerBreak again and everything is fine. also nothing was deleted in the process.
Updating does Re-Install all the crap i had initially deleted Eg Sims,Twitter,Chinese keyboard etc
Just trying to see whats new Will post back with any info
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Could you perhaps find the blob folder, zip the files, probably 3 files, and upload the zip? Then we can create ftf file for flashtool, for others that unlocked bootloader
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NielDK said:
Could you perhaps find the blob folder, zip the files, probably 3 files, and upload the zip? Then we can create ftf file for flashtool, for others that unlocked bootloader
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there would be no point mate, it's the same as mine already.
His update is the one we have anyway
Ok, updated and no difference at all that I can see, still bugs lol
Can you check if the update brought HD recording?
No its still 800x480 SD
my play is unlocked and has root. everytime i turn it on it starts ota update i need to make this stop please help
go to Update Center, then press Menu, Settings, take it from there..
And delete it aswell.
update center? cant find that on my phone u sure verizons play has that 800x
I had the problem as well earlier today. I reflashed the kernel and system and haven't seen it try to autoupdate again.
Mobile Care is the app you need to freeze or delete to block OTA updates
markcyst said:
Mobile Care is the app you need to freeze or delete to block OTA updates
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Same as me file manager with root and bye bye
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I have problem with my device when I can instal CWM I instal BusyBox from the market and then device stuck..black screen, any network, no service.reports an error. : "The application has stopped unexpectedly LauncherPro. Please try again" still give force close after a while and nothing has still restarts its still repeated.. I cant get to xrecovery Please help me someone
Existing on these device some option like hard reset, please healp me Im so tired..
Why you updated the busybox????.....flash the stock rom with seus or fllashtool
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dotsen9 said:
Why you updated the busybox????.....flash the stock rom with seus or fllashtool
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Looks more like a problem with the Launcher....
No,he can't get to xrecovery
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Because I wanted to Install CWM and I do it according to same totorial about what was wrong :/ phone doesnt respond at all , I have connected my charger but device does not respond .. I try to do hard reset but phone is turned on immediately after the restart..
..batery is is completely empty of which is constantly restarting plese help
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Because I wanted to Install CWM and I do it according to same totorial about what was wrong :/ phone doesnt respond at all , I have connected my charger but device does not respond .. I try to do hard reset but phone is turned on immediately after the restart..
..batery is is completely empty of which is constantly restarting plese help
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you have to charge battery. so first, try to charge it with a wall plug, not USB. Then, if you cannot, try charging your battery somewhere, a friend or a GSM service. Then with phone switched off, follow the instruction and flash ROM again by SEUS.
And then, use x8toolbox from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117100
but please read first page carefully and follow instructions. So that it does not happen again.
Battery is fully charged now, What should I do next?
I cant flash rom by SEUS because when I connect device to pc cant recognized..
Use flashtool
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Sorry, but I dont know how? XDA Premium App this apk is for android but I cant access to device.. sory but I've never done it before
I have to do it according to these guide? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011071
When I try using the flashtool tells me error: "Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder"
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Sorry, but I dont know how? XDA Premium App this apk is for android but I cant access to device.. sory but I've never done it before
I have to do it according to these guide? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011071
When I try using the flashtool tells me error: "Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder"
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Besides Sony Ericsson PC Companion, you have installed in computer Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS) right?
if not, go to official page and download / install it .
and follow the steps. from what you are saying, I see that either you do not have SEUS or you do not have the corect drivers installed .
You can search on this forum as well, you may find numerous links.
elderduke said:
Besides Sony Ericsson PC Companion, you have installed in computer Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS) right?
if not, go to official page and download / install it .
and follow the steps. from what you are saying, I see that either you do not have SEUS or you do not have the corect drivers installed .
You can search on this forum as well, you may find numerous links.
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Thanks a lot
take a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011071