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Hi,
I bought xperia neo having 2.3.3 from UK. I am now in India and would like to update my phone with 2.3.4 to avail new features.
Since I am new to android mobile, and my pcc doesn't show the update for 2.3.4 from India, I would like to know any alternate steps to update my phone with 2.3.4
I am not aware of what is flashing etc..
Could anybody please help me in providing step by step procedure to do so.
This will be a great help for people like me.
Thanks & Regards,
sridhar.
You should be able to just flash a .ftf file (look at the development section) with a application called flashtool.
This should also be helpful.
Here's the .ftf and other instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1269724
Hello,
You can aso use WotanServer to simply flash the latest 2.3.4 firmware
Update via wotanserver or via flashtool....BUT NOT via OTA(over the air) ....i recommend that
confused
Hi,
Thank you guys for your quick reply. Since I am new to all these (flash tool , ftf , wonton server/client) I am bit confused with actual steps.
Could any body please provide me exact steps.
I have downloaded .ftf file and wontonclient.exe as of now.
or the alternate one.
A video help a lot.
Regards,
sridhar.
ssurampu said:
Hi,
Thank you guys for your quick reply. Since I am new to all these (flash tool , ftf , wonton server/client) I am bit confused with actual steps.
Could any body please provide me exact steps.
I have downloaded .ftf file and wontonclient.exe as of now.
or the alternate one.
A video help a lot.
Regards,
sridhar.
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NeoJeo said:
Hello,
You can aso use WotanServer to simply flash the latest 2.3.4 firmware
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The only 2.3.4 firmware is a Nordic one ( that i could see ).
Do we use that one?
chill............
Yes, no problems, you can easily flash for example a french firmware in a chinese phone, there is no danger
The firmwares are different only with the integrated apps, and some little functions also change.
I am currently not rooted, so does this affect doing the update?
Also would I be able to do the Official UK update when that becomes available if I needed too?
thanks
chill............
chill today said:
I am currently not rooted, so does this affect doing the update?
Also would I be able to do the Official UK update when that becomes available if I needed too?
thanks
chill............
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No problems if the phone's not rooted. And you're right for the UK firmware. You just have to wait that it will be availlable with WotanClient.
Just an advice : when you'll have the 2.3.4 version installed, don't downgrade to a 2.3.2 version if you want to root it (otherwise the phone will have a serious battery issue)!
To root the phone just use the rootxperia.zip method with an unlocked bootloader
You won't be able to use rootxperia without first unlocking your bootloader, you can get alejandrissimo to help you with this I got a neo that has 2.3.4, rooted and unlocked bootloader now and am happy with it but yes with the downgrade, don't do it or your battery will have problems (0%) and there is no fix (yet) [email protected] <- can help you out with the unlocking of the bootloader.
SE helps you with unlocking the Bootloader. Free. Gratis.
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
Worrying number of people "avoiding" this well known fact... wonder why...
LenAsh said:
SE helps you with unlocking the Bootloader. Free. Gratis.
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
Worrying number of people "avoiding" this well known fact... wonder why...
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That unfortunately doesn't work for carrier branded devices, even if they are desimlocked
Then alejandrissimo could help people unlocking the bootloader
I've unlocked the bootloader on carrier based SE phones using the SE site... it's the SIM lock that is the problem. Branded phones that have been SIM unlocked are OK.
The reason I could not use Sony's method is it didn't work for my phone which I got carrier locked. That's why I went the alternative method. and prob why other people have to do the same.
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Hi,
I'm currently running 4.0.A.2.335 on my Mini Pro,
I've been getting the message to update to .58 for a couple months now, but was waiting to update because I wasn't sure if I was still going to be able to root.
So simple question: update before root or after?
Grtz!
Its not important, important not to use internal wi-fi updater when bootloader unlocked. in any case you must get root after every update, because all data will be removed
swimon said:
Hi,
I'm currently running 4.0.A.2.335 on my Mini Pro,
I've been getting the message to update to .58 for a couple months now, but was waiting to update because I wasn't sure if I was still going to be able to root.
So simple question: update before root or after?
Grtz!
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You cant update your phone to .58 if your phone currently rooted. You need to unroot first then update then reroot back.
So the answer is update first, then root
Sent from my SK17i using XDA App
Izzy Stinson said:
You cant update your phone to .58 if your phone currently rooted. You need to unroot first then update then reroot back.
So the answer is update first, then root
Sent from my SK17i using XDA App
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Okay, that's clear! Thanks!
RealGunjack said:
Its not important, important not to use internal wi-fi updater when bootloader unlocked. in any case you must get root after every update, because all data will be removed
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My phone is still stock at the moment, so it's safe to use the sony ericsson updater over wifi?
swimon said:
My phone is still stock at the moment, so it's safe to use the sony ericsson updater over wifi?
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That's safe.
For my own information: do you have an AZERTY SK17i, and if so, would you please do me a favour and post your /system/build.prop (after rooting of course, can't access it otherwise) here or in my thread?
I'm looking for the 'generic Belgium' CDA code Currently running a french one but it came with some very irrelevant apps and I have another issue with it.
dryhte said:
That's safe.
For my own information: do you have an AZERTY SK17i, and if so, would you please do me a favour and post your /system/build.prop (after rooting of course, can't access it otherwise) here or in my thread?
I'm looking for the 'generic Belgium' CDA code Currently running a french one but it came with some very irrelevant apps and I have another issue with it.
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Sure, I'll post after I root. (one of these days)
swimon said:
Sure, I'll post after I root. (one of these days)
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Any news? I'd really like to know what the 'generic Belgian' version number is
I think there is one more update SE have also realesed the 4.X.X.X.X.x.62 vesion for the android devices if u want u can update to that also.
Can anybody tell me wat is {phone is still stock} meaning.?
abhishekcal said:
I think there is one more update SE have also realesed the 4.X.X.X.X.x.62 vesion for the android devices if u want u can update to that also.
Can anybody tell me wat is {phone is still stock} meaning.?
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Nothing has been changed yet (phone is not rooted and hasn't been flashed yet). Stock can also mean, 'running SE firmware' as opposed to a custom ROM, regardless how the SE firmware was installed.
Sent from my SK17i using XDA App
dryhte said:
Any news? I'd really like to know what the 'generic Belgian' version number is
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Rooted just now!
Requested file posted in your topic, sorry for the delay.
Grtz
swimon said:
Rooted just now!
Requested file posted in your topic, sorry for the delay.
Grtz
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Thanks!
Sent from my SK17i using XDA App
I am new to the forum, but have not found a post about whether there is a way to root the Xperia mini ST15a.
anyone can help me
You have not found? You didn't look good/long enough
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
Madfysh said:
You have not found? You didn't look good/long enough
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
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I have done my homework but i can't root st15a. I can't downgrade from .68 to .42 using wotanserver because is paid now. Using flashing tool I cant find (and I've tried a lot) .42.ftf Latin America. Since I'm from Brazil and I should use this firmware, what happens if I use .42.ftf CE? It will only chance the language to English?
Thanks
why not just get a custom rom which is pre-rooted!!! or search tha forum maybe yhu can get ftf file for rootable firmware versions.
generic ftfs would work i guess, since i haven't tried i cant be sure of that.
and since you are going to root i suggest the DooMlLoRDs method. say thanks to him if you used it
miniProBhashi said:
generic ftfs would work i guess, since i haven't tried i cant be sure of that.
and since you are going to root i suggest the DooMlLoRDs method. say thanks to him if you used it
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tha application doesnt root latest firmware!!!!
Too bad Wotan Server is no longer free for flashing.
Firmware Flashing for Sony Ericsson mobile phones is NO longer free. Sorry guys but we spent hundreds of hours and paid 10k+ USD for hosting and caching services in the past year and we are no longer able to offer the free service. Update price is 1.99 EUR
Ah crap...That is not good.
That was currently my only source for stock firmware. Maybe those files, that I have downloaded still work...
Looks like I need to move to Flashtool also then.
Oh no man,damn it T.T where will I download my stock file for my phone...but,I've the downloaded filw for both of my phone in my computer,can I still use it even it is charging people now?
EDIT : WotanServer is now currently under maintenance until Tuesday...
Sent from my SK17a using xda premium
No You cannot flash the already downloaded files as it checks online for credit. Credits have been reduced to 0 from 1 , so it gives error.
Had tried to flash before this post and it was giving error so checked the wotan site and saw the lines in red
singh_dd93 said:
No You cannot flash the already downloaded files as it checks online for credit. Credits have been reduced to 0 from 1 , so it gives error.
Had tried to flash before this post and it was giving error so checked the wotan site and saw the lines in red
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Alright, thanks for the info.
Very very bad news but price (1,99EUR) is nothing compared to trash a bricked phone...
I'm not surprised it's not longer free really, considering they were hosting all that data themselves.
Does the Wotanserver client actually do anything that Flashtool or the SE update service can't do?
notoxa said:
I'm not surprised it's not longer free really, considering they were hosting all that data themselves.
Does the Wotanserver client actually do anything that Flashtool or the SE update service can't do?
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1 click restore if phone bricked (stock firmware + kernel).
Now you can do it with Flashtool having correct .ftf stock firmware + relocking bootloader manually with s1tool or .ftf locked file.
Why the hell didn't I see this thread, it's my fault...
Now I'm stuck on unrooted .62 firmware. Is there ANY way to go back to .58 without unlocking BL?
krstep said:
Why the hell didn't I see this thread, it's my fault...
Now I'm stuck on unrooted .62 firmware. Is there ANY way to go back to .58 without unlocking BL?
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You can download the ftf file from this thread.
then flash it using flashtool.
Bootloader unlock is not required to flash stock firmwares.
then root your firmware and the OTA update to .62 and you will have rooted .62
Someguyfromhell said:
Ah crap...That is not good.
That was currently my only source for stock firmware. Maybe those files, that I have downloaded still work...
Looks like I need to move to Flashtool also then.
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There are threads with official SE firmware on here...untouched...various versions and different file formats e.g. .ftf and sin.
It is bad news about this though.
Yeah,so sad SONY device NEED to pay while other device (like Samsung,htc,etc.) are FREE
Sent from my SK17a using xda premium
phoneyericsson said:
There are threads with official SE firmware on here...untouched...various versions and different file formats e.g. .ftf and sin.
It is bad news about this though.
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I know about that myself already, the thing is that I used only WotanServer earlier.
Someguyfromhell said:
I know about that myself already, the thing is that I used only WotanServer earlier.
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can you post some links please?
as i am trying hard to find a stock firmware
miniProBhashi said:
can you post some links please?
as i am trying hard to find a stock firmware
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Check my tutorial.
Sent from my Xperia Live using xda premium
Can somebody be kind enough to post a link/links to threads with stock firmware for Xperia Mini ( flashing via FlashTool) ?
crazy_4_and1 said:
Can somebody be kind enough to post a link/links to threads with stock firmware for Xperia Mini ( flashing via FlashTool) ?
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My tutorial, link in signature.
Didn't see it . I'm not a developer , so I do not know is this hard or not , but - I is hard to create just a .img file of a rooted kernel for ROMs that came after .42 ver. ?
Is it me or is Mini/Mini pro/Active section of the forum less organized then the one for Samsung Galaxy series ?
This is why ...
... I quit developing software for end users.
They'll consume the time and resources of others happily, while buying devices for hundreds of dollars. But if you ask them to contribute two bucks for your hundreds of hours of effort, helping them for free for years, they abandon you in a heartbeat.
How about supporting those who support you, eh?
wayandrs said:
... I quit developing software for end users.
They'll consume the time and resources of others happily, while buying devices for hundreds of dollars. But if you ask them to contribute two bucks for your hundreds of hours of effort, helping them for free for years, they abandon you in a heartbeat.
How about supporting those who support you, eh?
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If you are thinking of me while writing this , you are partially right . I would be glad to support developers with more than 2$ from time to time , but I would rather learn a thing or two , or a lot about Unix/Linux/Android + support those who are already spending time in development for the community . I just asked is it hard , didn't ask for someone to do it for me
guys, this is my mobile's current specs (also, i have attached a screenshot);
Xperia neo (MT15a)
Android version 2.3.4
Firmware Version 4.0.2.A.0.62
i need to downgrade this to .42 to continue rooting. can somebody give me a link to download ftf file for MT15a??
thanks in advance, really appreciate your help guys.
You can make your own ftf. Repair firmware with update service, then we'll help you with thw next steps.
Via Tapatalk 2.0 on ICS
sdk16420 said:
You can make your own ftf. Repair firmware with update service, then we'll help you with thw next steps.
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hm.. but update service will give him .62 not .42, right? or are you thinking on making prerooted image? hm now i got idea
@ prazadx: are you willing to do clean flash with pc companion or sony update service, then we'll instruct you how to make .62 .ftf, but it will be around 150MB after you zip it, wich you would need to upload..
then if your phone is sim-lock free your fastboot should be open, and it should accept prerooted .img.
even if your bootloader is locked i think it only matter for kernels.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong
its here mate
Just flash this with flashtool (extract using winzip or eqivalent first to get the ftf), root using flashtool, update OTR, install cmw and you are fine.
gregbradley said:
its here mate
Just flash this with flashtool (extract using winzip or eqivalent first to get the ftf), root using flashtool, update OTR, install cmw and you are fine.
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hm, will i version work with no problem on a phone? don't know anyone who tried it so I'm asking
Madfysh said:
hm, will i version work with no problem on a phone? don't know anyone who tried it so I'm asking
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me, it works for me.
I play with my phone a lot and mess with it loads
When i want to go back to a clean instal i flash that, root, update and update.
Not sure why you are making an issue about this, its the .ftf i got from this forum on how to root the neo...
gregbradley said:
me, it works for me.
I play with my phone a lot and mess with it loads
When i want to go back to a clean instal i flash that, root, update and update.
Not sure why you are making an issue about this, its the .ftf i got from this forum on how to root the neo...
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sorry, I think you missunderstood me.
will mt15i ftf work ok on mt15a phone?
Madfysh said:
sorry, I think you missunderstood me.
will mt15i ftf work ok on mt15a phone?
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i see your point....but i dont see why not...
try it and see is my advice..
please report back
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And if it doesnt surely a quick edit in the build.prop will sort,,,,,
gregbradley said:
i see your point....but i dont see why not...
try it and see is my advice..
please report back
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And if it doesnt surely a quick edit in the build.prop will sort,,,,,
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thanks guys.
also, what is the quick edit (in the build.prop) you told? how to do that?
Madfysh said:
@ prazadx: are you willing to do clean flash with pc companion or sony update service, then we'll instruct you how to make .62 .ftf, but it will be around 150MB after you zip it, wich you would need to upload..
then if your phone is sim-lock free your fastboot should be open, and it should accept prerooted .img.
even if your bootloader is locked i think it only matter for kernels.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong
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I'm gonna perform this flashing with flashtool. all i need is to downgrade my current firmware to .42, so that i can root my device. also this is a sim lock free device with a locked bootloader.
is there any other way to root without downgrading??
also, thanks mate..
There are another way to root but you need to unlock your bootloader, sorry I cant put links,but if you search right here in this Forum "unlock bootloader" you would see the options to do that.
Definitly this way is the only you have without unlockink bl. Thats all the peoplo say because I cant flash .42 on mine....flashtool stop always before 100% I will format pc...i dont know what other thing can be.
Any suggestion??
Sent from my MT15i using XDA
gregbradley said:
i see your point....but i dont see why not...
try it and see is my advice..
please report back
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And if it doesnt surely a quick edit in the build.prop will sort,,,,,
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thanks mate, it worked without any mod. also, i did rooted my neo thanks to all of you.. thanks again...