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Singapore, New Update Available.

Hi All,
Just saw on my phone X10i that some new update is available..
Is it for MT or something else?
Also can u plz confirm if I will update:
1. I cannot root after that??
2. All installed apps/games will be gonne??

What firmware do you have right now?
If it's the DT update then it won't delete any of your apps or anything. Also people have been able to root the latest firmwares using either SuperOneClick or the flash tool.
By the way, all of these questions have been answered many times already on this forum.
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xperiax10.awesome said:
Hi All,
Just saw on my phone X10i that some new update is available..
Is it for MT or something else?
Also can u plz confirm if I will update:
1. I cannot root after that??
2. All installed apps/games will be gonne??
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X10 has no multitouch -_-
There was a pinch-to-zoom update during Chinese New Year. And there hasn't been any updates after that. So I have no idea what this current update you claim is all about

loneLEE said:
X10 has no multitouch -_-
There was a pinch-to-zoom update during Chinese New Year. And there hasn't been any updates after that. So I have no idea what this current update you claim is all about
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I just updated through SE Service Update..
Build Number: 2.0.2.A.0.24
Kernel Version: 2.6.29
Baseband Version: 2.0.49

xperiax10.awesome said:
I just updated through SE Service Update..
Build Number: 2.0.2.A.0.24
Kernel Version: 2.6.29
Baseband Version: 2.0.49
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Before UPDATE:
1. My phone was rooted
2. MT was enabled
After the update, NOT able to ROOT via z4root??!!!??
Any other easy way to root ??

err.. is that a downgrade?

xperiax10.awesome said:
Before UPDATE:
1. My phone was rooted
2. MT was enabled
After the update, NOT able to ROOT via z4root??!!!??
Any other easy way to root ??
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So now you are one firmware update behind others we have 2.1.a.0.435
To root you phone use flashtools 0.2.6

xperiax10.awesome said:
Before UPDATE:
1. My phone was rooted
2. MT was enabled
After the update, NOT able to ROOT via z4root??!!!??
Any other easy way to root ??
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Try superoneclick
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just go with the .435 firmware.... i'm also from singapore and that firmware works well with singtel networks.... i assume it should work the same with M1 and starhub....
notice that the sms subsystem is quite flaky.... in a sense that it cant handle a large amount of sms... (like maybe 2000sms) and when my friend sends like 2 or 3 sms to me, the phone just hands for like 10s before being able to display the smses.... kinda very bad....

chaurjyh said:
just go with the .435 firmware.... i'm also from singapore and that firmware works well with singtel networks.... i assume it should work the same with M1 and starhub....
notice that the sms subsystem is quite flaky.... in a sense that it cant handle a large amount of sms... (like maybe 2000sms) and when my friend sends like 2 or 3 sms to me, the phone just hands for like 10s before being able to display the smses.... kinda very bad....
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m also using Singtel..
I have rooted now using Superoneclick..
now going for MT !!

Z4 Root doesn't work anymore for a.0.24 and follows Try flashtool 0.2.6 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746 It's very easy and no danger. I had the same problem!

xperiax10.awesome said:
Before UPDATE:
1. My phone was rooted
2. MT was enabled
After the update, NOT able to ROOT via z4root??!!!??
Any other easy way to root ??
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Way to ignore my post (first response in your thread) which answers all your questions......
Not sure why you were downgraded to .204 though. Use flashtool to get the latest firmware.
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from what i know, there are 2 types of X10i in SG.. one of them has been branded by SingTel.. which does not have dual-touch, long sms, and very laggy even if u update it by the SEMC Update Service software.. u have to flash it by an alternate methods which u can find in this forum...

nonentity said:
from what i know, there are 2 types of X10i in SG.. one of them has been branded by SingTel.. which does not have dual-touch, long sms, and very laggy even if u update it by the SEMC Update Service software.. u have to flash it by an alternate methods which u can find in this forum...
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for those branded by Singtel which is 0333, can root their phone n change the code to 0334 which is generic version.

Software update

used the update now option on my play again today and its now saying there's a new Sony Ericsson update, please go to sonyericsson.com/update
and use a PC to update
you need to go to
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...etailed/updateservice/xperia-play?cc=gb&lc=en
download the update tool.
the play update is 172.5MB
old Build - 3.0.A.2.181
new Build - 3.0.A.2.184
Orange UK play

Deblow said:
used the update now option on my play again today and its now saying there's a new Sony Ericsson update, please go to sonyericsson.com/update
and use a PC to update
you need to go to
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...etailed/updateservice/xperia-play?cc=gb&lc=en
download the update tool.
the play update is 172.5MB
old Build - 3.0.A.2.181
new Build - 3.0.A.2.184
Orange UK play
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the generic ones are already on 184 yours will be customized our small update was about 16mb i think

after messing on some games, Backstab & Asphalt
I'm sure there running a lot better with more FPS especially Backstab
BTW Waz, do you know if I'm safe to root my play?
its sim locked to orange but no orange logo on the back like there was on my desire
Thx

yeah though the safest way (same way im doing it) is with gingerbrick, leave the bootloader locked and just root it that way.

I already had that version when got my play
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hey were you guys rooted when you did the update? I've rooted with gingerbreak and I just want to make sure it's safe to do the update while rooted...bootloader is still locked!
thanks!

xchaotiKittenx said:
hey were you guys rooted when you did the update? I've rooted with gingerbreak and I just want to make sure it's safe to do the update while rooted...bootloader is still locked!
thanks!
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as long as your bootloader is locked and you rooted with gingerbrick your ok to update

What were the changes from xx.181 to xx.184? I updated mine but not noticed anything apart from a bit more slowdown?

Does this update block gingerbreak in any way? I'm not rooted yet, and I don't want to lose the ability to root (just haven't had the time to root it yet) after doing this update.

illuminerdi said:
Does this update block gingerbreak in any way? I'm not rooted yet, and I don't want to lose the ability to root (just haven't had the time to root it yet) after doing this update.
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no it doesn't

What if you used Titanium Backup or some other freeze program to freeze apps like Timescape and other bloatware. Do they need to all be restored before the update?

@waz can you still boot after using gingerbrick
And who makes such an app anyways
I would go for gingerbreak lol
Regards Dousan...

Dousan said:
@waz can you still boot after using gingerbrick
And who makes such an app anyways
I would go for gingerbreak lol
Regards Dousan...
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Lol doh! I knew what I meant
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Does his update bring HD recording? Because ive read that this is coming

No, its still 800x480
but my games and apps are running smother and faster
still amazingly slow at booting, i can turn it on before i set of to work and by the time i get to work its almost on lol

xchaotiKittenx said:
hey were you guys rooted when you did the update? I've rooted with gingerbreak and I just want to make sure it's safe to do the update while rooted...bootloader is still locked!
thanks!
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No, this is the 1st update iv done, and its still not rooted yet

xchaotiKittenx said:
hey were you guys rooted when you did the update? I've rooted with gingerbreak and I just want to make sure it's safe to do the update while rooted...bootloader is still locked!
thanks!
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Yes i was rooted updated then rooted again all is well
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waz000000 said:
yeah though the safest way (same way im doing it) is with gingerbrick, leave the bootloader locked and just root it that way.
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unlocked bootloader here
than update to 3.0.A.2.184
after that i rootet the xplay with gingerbreak 1.2(after installing i make a reboot)
now i`m happy

OTA with unlocked bootloader

Hi can we do a ota from stockfirmware with a unlocked bootloader or with seus?

Hey, don't do OTA with unlocked bootloader! DON'T. Many people have already bricked their arc and play by doing so, including me. There is a fix for this brick already, but warning beforehand!
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Update firmware through flashtool if you need to.
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Okay thanks for the early warning.

Welcome! Not to mention Sony Ericsson declines to fix phones with unlocked bootloader which are bricked. Not even if it got bricked through OTA. They will claim you responsible.
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Oh well I had it sim unlocked via testpoints it did bootloader aswell I think but just how do we check bootloader is unlocked?

jutley said:
Oh well I had it sim unlocked via testpoints it did bootloader aswell I think but just how do we check bootloader is unlocked?
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If you had your bootloader unlocked with testpoint method, you are free to OTA update with no issues, only phones unlocked through official sony method loose ability to OTA.
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AndroHero said:
If you had your bootloader unlocked with testpoint method, you are free to OTA update with no issues, only phones unlocked through official sony method loose ability to OTA.
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Hi I used Alejandrissimo method so am I good to go OTA?

jutley said:
Hi I used Alejandrissimo method so am I good to go OTA?
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Yep OTA away, you will have no issues. If you deleted any apps from /system/app/ though OTA will fail. You must restore /system/ to default state

I haven't deleted anything I just took the brand new phone out the box linked up with Alejandrissimo lol used a pair of tweezer to bridge the test point cause I couldn't find a paper clip anywhere and when done check it was unlocked and put it back in the box.

jutley said:
I haven't deleted anything I just took the brand new phone out the box linked up with Alejandrissimo lol used a pair of tweezer to bridge the test point cause I couldn't find a paper clip anywhere and when done check it was unlocked and put it back in the box.
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Your free to go then. If you flash doomlords kernel after OTA it will root your device too

Ok so i checked my firmware and its 3.0.A.2.184 android 2.3.2 it says i need to update this by pc so what do i use sony ericsson update service?
Update well i went ahead and used the pc updater and it flashed a newer firmware sucesfully so far so good no broken phone due to unlocked bootloader.
update and i can now confirm i have 4.0.A.2.368 android 2.3.3

Since I have updated my firmware with the sony pc updater would it have locked the bootloader?

jutley said:
Since I have updated my firmware with the sony pc updater would it have locked the bootloader?
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No!
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk

That's good now I want 2.3.4 but its not out yet do I wait? Or do i flash the generic vershion of 2.3.4 via flashtool now?

jutley said:
That's good now I want 2.3.4 but its not out yet do I wait? Or do i flash the generic vershion of 2.3.4 via flashtool now?
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Im using the one out of the development section. Works great

If I flash that I did download it last nite will the ota still work after for me.

jutley said:
If I flash that I did download it last nite will the ota still work after for me.
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Yes but you will only get updates for the region that rom is for! So for example if you flash the Generic/World version, you will only get Generic/World updates, And if you flash the nordic version you will only get nordic rom updates

Which one is the european sim free vershion? Any link.

jutley said:
Which one is the european sim free vershion? Any link.
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This is the one i'm using, It's the WWE (Worldwide English) version,. It does have some chinese apps but these are easly uninstalled
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313505

Just got an update message from AT&T?????

Hey guys I'm on Ics but I used to be in att 2.3.3 but this morning I got a text from att saying
AT&T IS PROVIDING A CRITICAL SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR YOUR DEVICE. Please follow screen prompts to install. Thank you.
This is the # I received the text from. 1111487600
PS- if this update is legit and it only is a modified version 2.3.3 then I reccomond upgrading to 2.3.4 using wotan server then upgrade to pvyparts teamstock until u get ur bootloader unlocked.
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jeffbud98 said:
Hey guys I'm on Ics but I used to be in att 2.3.3 but this morning I got a text from att saying
AT&T IS PROVIDING A CRITICAL SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR YOUR DEVICE. Please follow screen prompts to install. Thank you.
This is the # I received the text from. 1111487600
PS- if this update is legit and it only is a modified version 2.3.3 then I reccomond upgrading to 2.3.4 using wotan server then upgrade to pvyparts teamstock until u get ur bootloader unlocked.
Sent from my Xperia Play using Tapatalk 2
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I got it too. Just ignored it. Would be cool for someone with a r800at to see if there is one and tell us about it.
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I got it too, but Im on 4.0.3 KA13 at the moment. I thought AT&T was on 2.3.4 already so it must be a different 2.3.4 firmware like .62 maybe. I would like to know what FW it is also. But I don't feel like contacting AT&T right now.
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I just installed it and it appears to just be an updated version of 2.3.3.

Shilo59 said:
I just installed it and it appears to just be an updated version of 2.3.3.
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What's the build number?
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I just called at&t to get official info about this. They said it was build 3.0.1.B.0.285, which has been out since April. They could not tell me why they sent out a sms about it being a "CRITICAL UPDATE". I recommend NOT getting this update as it will remove root access and as far as I know there is currently no way to root .285.

linkoblivion said:
I just called at&t to get official info about this. They said it was build 3.0.1.B.0.285, which has been out since April. They could not tell me why they sent out a sms about it being a "CRITICAL UPDATE". I recommend NOT getting this update as it will remove root access and as far as I know there is currently no way to root .285.
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And here I was thinking I could flash the new firmware to have my phones true identity back
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linkoblivion said:
I just called at&t to get official info about this. They said it was build 3.0.1.B.0.285, which has been out since April. They could not tell me why they sent out a sms about it being a "CRITICAL UPDATE". I recommend NOT getting this update as it will remove root access and as far as I know there is currently no way to root .285.
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It is indeed build 3.0.1.B.0.285. I was rooted before I ran the update, and I did not loose root access afterwords. Whether or not you can root after you update if you are not already rooted I do not know.

If you OTA the update you can keep root, but if you use pc companion you will loose root. OTA would not work for me so I had to use PCC, lost root, then had to flash back to .270. Sorry, I should have specified about OTA vs PCC.

linkoblivion said:
If you OTA the update you can keep root, but if you use pc companion you will loose root. OTA would not work for me so I had to use PCC, lost root, then had to flash back to .270. Sorry, I should have specified about OTA vs PCC.
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You can't do OTA if you are "bootloader unlocked. And about critical-"It's *critical* that AT&T and Verizon come out of the stone age!! We are almost on Jelly Bean.lmao. They just push these out to catch one of us with unlocked bootloaders slipping to force us to buy a new phone.
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cyrusalmighty said:
You can't do OTA if you are "bootloader unlocked. And about critical-"It's *critical* that AT&T and Verizon come out of the stone age!! We are almost on Jelly Bean.lmao. They just push these out to catch one of us with unlocked bootloaders slipping to force us to buy a new phone.
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Lol
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Any way/guide to root the GT-I9500 MG9?

Hello guys, i am using the xda premium app i used search function but i couldnt find anything, my baseband is I9500XXUBMG9, i was wondering if there was a way to root it??
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Hi! I don't think your baseband has anything to do with rooting so chainfire's auto root should work.

arminale said:
Hi! I don't think your baseband has anything to do with rooting so chainfire's auto root should work.
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Thank you but will i be able to get ota updates?
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andys93 said:
Thank you but will i be able to get ota updates?
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I think you'll still can get an OTA update if you just root the device
I don't know for sure, I didn't have time to try. Update in my country is at very slow pace, and after I root my device I haven't get update while the newest update rolling out at other country but not in my country, so I decided to install custom ROM to get latest update asap

ar216893 said:
I think you'll still can get an OTA update if you just root the device
I don't know for sure, I didn't have time to try. Update in my country is at very slow pace, and after I root my device I haven't get update while the newest update rolling out at other country but not in my country, so I decided to install custom ROM to get latest update asap
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Thank you, I have rooted it successfully today are there any top rooted apps i could download?

andys93 said:
Thank you, I have rooted it successfully today are there any top rooted apps i could download?
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well.. i always have titanium backup for bloatware removal
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andys93 said:
Thank you, I have rooted it successfully today are there any top rooted apps i could download?
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maliceomalice said:
well.. i always have titanium backup for bloatware removal
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Yes, I'm using titanium backup too for backing up and restoring apps, it's very usefull and it's worth to buy the pro version.
I think you'll also need OTA Rootkeeper to protect the root if there's OTA update so you can root your device easily, still, haven't try these yet because I already use custom ROM, but I still have it just in case I'll need it sometimes in the future. Me, I use voodoo OTA rootkeeper, the first one I found in playstore, don't know if there are any others.
Still don't know many much since this is my first time using rooted android and still learning about this device, that's least info I know and can share with you.

andys93 said:
Thank you, I have rooted it successfully today are there any top rooted apps i could download?
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Try Greenify. It's one of the best apps for preserving battery life.