So all of us with Verizon that are hoping for an update to use our phones the way they were meant to be, this official post from Sony makes me think we will never see them:
"Sony confirmed that the update will take place via PC Companion/SEUS and Bridge for Mac only. There will be no OTA updates and no notifications either. The reason behind this is that they want users to make a conscious decision when upgrading to ICS given that it is a significant revamp and that it “may impact performance in some user scenarios” given that it requires more resources."
- http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/03/30/sony-delays-xperia-android-4-0-ics-update-now-starting-from-mid-april/
Well, Verizon R800x's do not work with the PC Companion as we can't switch to to MTP mode with our stock phones. So am I misreading this article or are we really stuck with basic "buy from a store like Meijers or Wal-Mart" phone?
It does
From about October/Novmber-ish, SEUS works with the R800X.
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It does
From about October/Novmber-ish, SEUS works with the R800X.
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Really? I didn't know that. Where do you find SEUS for the R800x?
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netizenmt said:
Really? I didn't know that. Where do you find SEUS for the R800x?
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It's an all-in-one tool for all phones - it downloads the files for your phone.Here's a link:
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/update-service/
SEUS doesn't use MTP. Its what flash tool is based off of.
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SEUS doesn't use MTP. Its what flash tool is based off of.
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Every time I connect it tells me to switch to MTP via USB Connection Settings, which R800x doesn't have? I must be a complete noob at cell phones. Ha.
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Every time I connect it tells me to switch to MTP via USB Connection Settings, which R800x doesn't have? I must be a complete noob at cell phones. Ha.
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First off uninstall PC Companion, it is trash for the R800x.
Then download & install this: http://sony-ericsson-update-service.en.uptodown.com/
(Sony Ericsson Update Service, a.k.a. SEUS)
I've used it (well, not that link, but the same program) a couple of times to reinstall .88 after testing a few things.
Pax
(Also www.wotanserver.com will probably also have the update within a month of it coming out...)
Since it's not OTA does this mean I can update without having to relock my bootloader? I know that OTA updates on an unlocked loader brick the device.
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There's still no confirmation as to when it will be headed to the soon-to-be-released Verizon Xperia Play, but Recombu is reporting that at least some iterations of the phone will be getting upgraded to Android 2.3.4 next week, at which point the Xperia Arc will also get bumped up to the same version. Assuming there's no surprises in the next week, that would seem to make them the first non-Nexus phones to get the update.
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Yup. Looks like SE is keeping their promise.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/19/sony-ericsson-xperia-play-arc-getting-android-2-3-4-update-next/
Eases the non vanilla rom pain. Thanks SE.
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i've unlocked my bootloader and rooted it, does this mean that I won't be able to install this update?
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i've unlocked my bootloader and rooted it, does this mean that I won't be able to install this update?
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As far as I know you will still be able to update with an unlocked bootloader and keep it unlocked. You will however most likely lose root.
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i've unlocked my bootloader and rooted it, does this mean that I won't be able to install this update?
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DO NOT UPDATE! all signs point to the fact that you will brick your phone if you update with an unlocked bootloader.
When costum roms appear it probably won;t take long for them to implement 2.3.4. I advice to wait for that if your bootlaoder is unlocked.
Sony Ericsson has confirmed that you will be able to still get SEUS updates as long as you carry on using stock SE firmware, even if the bootloader is unlocked.
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It’s also noted that, while Sony Ericsson have provided this service, using it may void your warranty. Also if you change the bootloader or load custom ROMs on to the handset, you will not be able to receive updates provided by Sony Ericsson through SEUS. However if unlocking the boot loader is all you do, you will be able to continue to receive updates from Sony Ericsson as usual.
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Found both of them from different sources.
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Found both of them from different sources.
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Tell that to all the people on xda who bricked there phone when.they updated with an unlocked bootlader
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AndroHero said:
Tell that to all the people on xda who bricked there phone when.they updated with an unlocked bootlader
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SE themselves allowed the boot loader to be unlocked and not some third party unlocking it. So surely as long as the boot loader is unlocked and nothing else is done it should be ok?
Maybe rooting your phone and removing bloat makes SE think you have modified the firmware? Not sure but some guy on SE fourms http://talk.sonyericsson.com/message/75368 claims to be able to use SEUS to repair his Arc with an unlocked bootloader and the thread is from the 18th may.
Where did you guys see 2.3.4. The link said 2.3.3..?
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Where did you guys see 2.3.4. The link said 2.3.3..?
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http://www.mobilewhack.com/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-xperia-play-getting-android-2-3-4-in-uk/
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http://www.mobilewhack.com/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-xperia-play-getting-android-2-3-4-in-uk/
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all official sources are talkin about an upgrade to 2.3.3 not 2.3.4
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all official sources are talkin about an upgrade to 2.3.3 not 2.3.4
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Looks like a typo in the original post and most of them corrected it. It must be 2.3.3
Yea, I was gonna say becuase the phone does not even have 2.3.3. It only has 2.3.2. LOL
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Yea, I was gonna say becuase the phone does not even have 2.3.3. It only has 2.3.2. LOL
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Its not unknown for devices to jump an os or 2, the hero went from 1.5 straight to 2.1 lol
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yeah engadget have changed it now, the url is the same 2.3.4 but it now says 2.3.3 for shame engadget for shame
waz000000 said:
yeah engadget have changed it now, the url is the same 2.3.4 but it now says 2.3.3 for shame engadget for shame
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I just hope we get ice cream lol
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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?
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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?
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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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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?
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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.
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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?
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Since I have updated my firmware with the sony pc updater would it have locked the bootloader?
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No!
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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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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.
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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.
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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 to let you know the update is now available for UK Generic handsets.
Sorry if it is already posted.
Well... No OTA...
wow nice one bro... thnaks for sharing........
I upgraded yesterday. I am now thinking of buying the multimedia dock
http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/...Sony+Ericsson+Multimedia+Dock&urlrefer=search
Nope, no OTA.
You don't even need ota anymore there is flashtool and dooms root tool
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Update available, not in OTA but in PC Companion.
From Ph. And definitely to other places too. maybe.
Dont expect an OTA. It might not reach you. Go for pc companion
PC Companion, And then root with Zergrush.
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I upgraded yesterday. I am now thinking of buying the multimedia dock
http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/...Sony+Ericsson+Multimedia+Dock&urlrefer=search
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You'll be wasting your money. Live dock is not compatible with the play!
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Hi all, I'm just downloading Xperia Tablet Z new update to 10.3.1.C.0.136
Will post change that I notice and ftf later today.
edit : "about" screenshot added
Edit2 : FTF for those who need (had troubles with Dev-Host yesterday will re upload it there later) : https://copy.com/dtVuVuHwD2Kl
Mine too, I'm downloading now.
Will keep you guys posted.
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Mine too, I'm downloading now.
Will keep you guys posted.
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Why i Cant update mine?it said no avaiable software for my table or unable to install component in my computer
I've got the update in the UK!!!
Finally!!
The Internet is f**king poor here.
Will try again in the morning
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I've got the update in the UK!!!
Finally!!
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I'm on a custom 4.3 ROM, but was thinking of trying this out anyway. How did you get your update? I'm not sure if I can use PCC with a custom ROM.
I tried the Sony Emma flashtool earlier but it only had the 4.1 (.344) version
FiDra said:
The Internet is f**king poor here.
Will try again in the morning
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I have a good adsl connexion but it was long to dl too, I guess with all the updates available for almost all the xperia portfolio the server are heating!
Hope root will be achieved soon, didn't test any method for now.
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I'm on a custom 4.3 ROM, but was thinking of trying this out anyway. How did you get your update? I'm not sure if I can use PCC with a custom ROM.
I tried the Sony Emma flashtool earlier but it only had the 4.1 (.344) version
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It was through PCC mate. I had my tablet connected this morning with no update, so it's obviously only been out for an hour or so.
Just installed, and I'm actually rather enjoying it! Alot better than what screenshots have shown.
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It was through PCC mate. I had my tablet connected this morning with no update, so it's obviously only been out for an hour or so.
Just installed, and I'm actually rather enjoying it! Alot better than what screenshots have shown.
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Thanks. I'll try Emma again soon. Ironic really - Emma is a Sony developer tool which is meant to give updates a bit sooner than the usual methods
For those of us that are on Cyanogen, is there any way of finding out if the FTF has any important firmware updates in there?
I can rename the .370 FTF to ZIP and see all the sin files, but the vast majority I am unsure about.
Otherwise, I can always nandroid and do it that way
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I'm on a custom 4.3 ROM, but was thinking of trying this out anyway. How did you get your update? I'm not sure if I can use PCC with a custom ROM.
I tried the Sony Emma flashtool earlier but it only had the 4.1 (.344) version
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Relock your BL or wait for a ftf.
The problem is not using a custom rom and update with pcc (the rom doesn't matter but the kernel yes), it's when your bl is unlocked you can't update via SUS/PCC no more.
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Relock your BL or wait for a ftf.
The problem is not using a custom rom and update with pcc (the rom doesn't matter but the kernel yes), it's when your bl is unlocked you can't update via SUS/PCC no more.
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Thanks for the info :good:
Sorry - I've used up my Thanks button limit for today.
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Thanks for the info :good:
Sorry - I've used up my Thanks button limit for today.
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Emma has the 4.2.2 version despite the fact is says 4.1.2. I used Emma and it worked fine for me, though I didn't get my correct region (I'm in Canada and it gave me a UK firmware)
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Relock your BL or wait for a ftf.
The problem is not using a custom rom and update with pcc (the rom doesn't matter but the kernel yes), it's when your bl is unlocked you can't update via SUS/PCC no more.
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Once the FTF is out and about is there a way of knowing what we need to flash (and perhaps how) to not affect our existing custom setup?
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Once the FTF is out and about is there a way of knowing what we need to flash (and perhaps how) to not affect our existing custom setup?
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When you flash a ftf file with flashtool, deselect DATA in the wipe section (box in top right corner). That will preserve your data when you flash.
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Ok, sounds like a good compromise
When someone uses PCC to download the firmware, is a local copy stored?
Just wondering what the chances of getting this file are!
I like everything is this update, except the recent apps tray. Swiping away should always be 'swipe across' not 'swipe up or down'.
Few new features might have been nice, but can't complain. At least it's arrived!
It also has the thumb keyboard!
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Ok, sounds like a good compromise
When someone uses PCC to download the firmware, is a local copy stored?
Just wondering what the chances of getting this file are!
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I'm on it now, will post the link when uploaded on dev-host. It will take few hours...
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Emma has the 4.2.2 version despite the fact is says 4.1.2. I used Emma and it worked fine for me, though I didn't get my correct region (I'm in Canada and it gave me a UK firmware)
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Thanks :good: I've just started my laptop...about to give it a go :fingers-crossed:
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Thanks :good: I've just started my laptop...about to give it a go :fingers-crossed:
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Make sure you read the service information of the update and make sure it says 10.3.1.C.0.136. If it doesn't then its not 4.2.2.
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