Hi guys.
Sorry if I'm opening to many threads here, but Im still on firmware .67.
I just connected to Update Service and it said that there was no new updates but I was able to go throu a update, dunno what it was, but it deleted everything on my phone.
So I checked now, and still on .67. PC companion also says I have newest software.
But I'm still on .67 and a bootloader that can't be unlocked! WTF do I do now? I want the latest firmware!
Sikiduck said:
I just connected to Update Service and it said that there was no new updates but I was able to go throu a update, dunno what it was, but it deleted everything on my phone.
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maybe you should start reading the dialogs that appear on your computer screen instead?
you just reflashed your phone to last available software that did a factory reset. If you dont know what you are doing then DONT pursue this further - start reading on the forums how things work step by step otherwise you will end up with expensive paperclip.
.73 is only available in some random regions with some of the main ones left out.
If you go over to the dev section you can find .73 Singapore generic which you can up date to without unlocking bootloaders or rooting.
Without a changelog we dont know what sony fixed in .73 to me doesnt seem like a lot other than wifi on draws a little less power
Oh damn it.
Many other people in my country have received the update, so it's strange that I have not.
EDIT: So I can update to .73 Singapore generic? Is that safe, singapore? Will my menus still be in Norwegian? And don't it need to be a norwegian generic version?
No offical .73 in finland either
Sikiduck said:
Oh damn it.
Many other people in my country have received the update, so it's strange that I have not.
EDIT: So I can update to .73 Singapore generic? Is that safe, singapore? Will my menus still be in Norwegian? And don't it need to be a norwegian generic version?
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I am on the Singapore .73 generic, and you can choose to change the phone Language to Norwegian via Settings (so that your menus are in Norwegian).
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Ok so I tried updating my australian (3) X10minipro to uk generic. Sony companion tells me it was upto date.
Not a problem I thought, well I must have the uk firmware...
So I went ahead and edited build.prop again to install 2.1. Same problem? Sony companion tells me the phone is upto date.
Thats ok I went and tried to force repair of phone but now im told:
"unable to download your phone software. please check your internet or try again later."
Screenshot:
http://www.box.net/shared/cpvz526x06
Any help appreciated. Have I done something wrong. I am using the build.prop out of a thread in this forum.
Thanks
Hmm now I'm trying to edit my build.prop to the uk one again. So I can try force restore on that then try the 2.1 firmware again.
rm build.prop
rm failed for build.prop, Read-only file system
Any idea on this too? It's all so frustrating no-one else seems to be having any problems.
The update is not yet available anywhere else than the nordic countries... It will be more widely available in the next weeks... Changing to UK f/w won't help...
That is correct. I am trying to update my australian x10 mini to nordic firmware. This is entirely possible.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824766
Are you a sony ericsson representative?
ok. Got the uk prop file on the phone. i used root explorer to mount the filesystems read write. same original error now.
pc companion download error.
im lost now... what am i doing wrong
I can only tell you that changing to UK prop won't help because 2.1 has (to the best of my knowledge) not been released in the UK yet.
But dont I need uk generic before doing an update to nordic 2.1?
That's true... I'm awaiting as well. I have the UK generic ROM... I thought will be the first one, but most of us were wrong...
daml said:
But dont I need uk generic before doing an update to nordic 2.1?
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You need a nordic generic to update to nordic 2.1.
UK is not a nordic country (serious apologies if that comes across as patronising)
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But dont I need uk generic before doing an update to nordic 2.1?
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why don't you wait only one day? i'm sure tomorrow or after tomorrow everybody will have the update.
darfito said:
That's true... I'm awaiting as well. I have the UK generic ROM... I thought will be the first one, but most of us were wrong...
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How do you know if you have the UK Generic rom?
I got my mini pro on o2 last week but there is no o2 branding at all on it.
Get into secret menu (on locked screen push: home, back, back, home, back, home, home, back) and then in Software Info if you have the customization version: 137-392_R8A, if not, yours isn't unbranded, it's a custom o2 rom.
darfito said:
Get into secret menu (on locked screen push: home, back, back, home, back, home, home, back) and then in Software Info if you have the customization version: 137-392_R8A, if not, yours isn't unbranded, it's a custom o2 rom.
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I got phone software version:
1235-3411_1.1.A.1.174
GENERIC - user
then at customization version i have.
1238-0199_R3A
Take it thats o2 then?
Ive tried to debrand but it keeps saying my software is up to date.
A lot of people including myself have the problem with 2.1 where we cant send text messages longer than a single text.
But it says here that vodafone have worked with SE to fix the issue and have released an updated 2.1 firmware.
Is this firmware available yet for flashing? if it is where can i download it?
It tells you in the link you posted. Update/Repair using PC Companion.
But i have a rooted and unbranded phone with the nordic firmware. If i was to try and update i'd imagine PCC would not detect a vodafone firmware and not update to it... or that would not matter if SE have fixed all firmwares and not just done a vodafone fix, does anyone know? would PCC even work correctly with a flashed phone?
Beanyness said:
But i have a rooted and unbranded phone with the nordic firmware. If i was to try and update i'd imagine PCC would not detect a vodafone firmware and not update to it... or that would not matter if SE have fixed all firmwares and not just done a vodafone fix, does anyone know? would PCC even work correctly with a flashed phone?
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Sorry, from your OP it sounded like you were on vodaphone firmware already. The easiest way to flash it back to vodaphone is by the CDA change method as you are rooted.
see here:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824711
you will need to change the codes to 1234-4579
Although as you were having problems with it on nordic firmware it would say to me that its not a firmware issue, more likely a network one but i'm no expert.
also, probably worth you keeping an eye on this thread, and PM Jeff-SEAnswers ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=828615
Thanks mate
I dont think it's a network issue because other people have the same problem on all kinds of networks and in different countries.
I have a vodafone SIM but i've always had a unlocked/unbranded phone... what would happen if i tried to use PCC to put the new firmware on my phone without flashing back to my phones original firmware? and are all UK firmwares the same or would this one with the fix be specifically for vodafone?
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Thanks mate
I dont think it's a network issue because other people have the same problem on all kinds of networks and in different countries.
I have a vodafone SIM but i've always had a unlocked/unbranded phone... what would happen if i tried to use PCC to put the new firmware on my phone without flashing back to my phones original firmware? and are all UK firmwares the same or would this one with the fix be specifically for vodafone?
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Using the above method I linked to would install the newest Vodafone firmware (ie. The 'fixed' one in your link). It doesn't matter what firmware you are currently on. No, all UK firmwares are different, some will come with provider settings preinstalled, specific apps or features enabled/disabled depending on network. If you don't want to go back to branded try flashing to generic UK 2.1 using flash tool, thats what i'm on and I never had any text problems.
Think i'll just try flashing to the firmware you use and see if that fixes it... could you link me to the UK firmware you used? Cheers again!
Beanyness said:
Think i'll just try flashing to the firmware you use and see if that fixes it... could you link me to the UK firmware you used? Cheers again!
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X10i Generic UK - http://www.multiupload.com/TVLQVFW4OA
just put the files in the 'firmware' folder of flashtool then run it.
A new update from SE is avaible for Xperia x8
it's version is 2.1.A.0.390.
It isn't avaible for Poland so I can't check what it gives to us.
Tell me what to do if this is multitouch update to upgreade my x8
Oy!
Not available in Norway either. Think we were among the first to recieve previous update, so I'm a bit puzzled.
According to version number, it's the same as mentioned in the multitouch thread.
Any guestimates on its rootability?
Anyone have Cust code that have this yet?
droidjens said:
Oy!
Not available in Norway either. Think we were among the first to recieve previous update, so I'm a bit puzzled.
According to version number, it's the same as mentioned in the multitouch thread.
Any guestimates on its rootability?
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If I only could get SI number with avaible update I could get it...
Can you give m SI code for the latest update 2.0.2? Cause I'm in Bulgaria and here we still don't have 2.0.2. I dont want chinese firmware. Nordic SI code will be perfect.
In chineese you can change language -.-
But still I want nordic FW. The updates there comes first, right?
Thought so, but I'm smack in the middle of "nordic", and no update so far.
Maybe this is caused by me running... i think it's the russian firmware?
I have no idea, but does the russian Si code is updated to 2.0.2?
Also not available here in Greece. Waiting...
Does anything change in location codes for each version?
If my memory serve me, I did post my localization code for nordic firmware around the time of 2.1 update. I'll dig a bit.
Edit: Forgive my nubness, but I believe this to be my "customization code" from the time of 2.1 updates: 1242-7327_R3B
No idea if thats what you're looking for.
no notification on the SE Update site?
is this update going to delete everything (apps, sms) from my phone again?
I'm from Russia, but we dont have this update too...
update not yet available for me too..
its been certified..
http://www.ptcrb.com/ctiastaff/complete/view_complete_request.cfm?modelid=17877
In Germany it's avaiable but I'm afraid to update, because I don't know if this firmware could be rooted too
Botoxopfer said:
In Germany it's avaiable but I'm afraid to update, because I don't know if this firmware could be rooted too
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Update!!!!!!! You dont need root! You need MULTITOUCH! If i was you i will sure update. I waited for that update VERY LONG!
can any one share their si no so that i can try it my self. in uk i am not getting update . i am stuck at build no 2.0.1.a.0.47. so bad for me...
weird as the previous update is early for me, dunno why this one still havent reach on my region..
velnens123 said:
Update!!!!!!! You dont need root! You need MULTITOUCH! If i was you i will sure update. I waited for that update VERY LONG!
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that goes to me . i want multitouch then root . he he some one will manage to root later but you cant get multitouch without se driver for touch . i know what i mean so do you .he he. are you guys talking about getting new firmware in ptcrb or in phone. you guys are making me confused.???/
Just received a new Xperia Ray locked to Orange. I have tried both the software update service and PC companion but both say my phone is up to date on 2.3.4.
The sony site says an upgrade is available for the phone (I even followed the link and upgraded my wife's Arc-S last night) but directs to install PC companion.
Orange suggest using the update function on the phone but none of these are updating; they all say I have latest firmware.
I checked the SI list and my code isnt there (well, not entirely) its SI 1254-3795.5
That last bit after the hypen doesn't relate to anything in that list.
Any idea how I can get it updated without rooting? Although there is a bit of Orange shovelware on there I would like to lose.
Phone was bought on 10th May from Orange online.
ICS 4.0.3 has been distributed to all ray a month ago. A new ICS 4.0.4 is rolling out but there are numerous people claiming their SI number are in the list but update service says they have the latest firmware. I for myself has that problem. This must be a problem from sony server.
Sent from my ST18i using Tapatalk 2
Is there any way of getting the firmware and flashing it legally?
I presume from the Orange shovelware I mentioned that I am going to have to wait for Orange to release an update (complete with more of their stuff I dont want)?
Just found this on the Sony support forum:
Even if SI numbers are added for the cell phones, updating the phones will not be possble, as Sony Xperia Support team Member Johan, said that there's some problem with the server, and so people runining GB currently will not be able to update using PCC or SUS. We need to wait, for the update to resume again, and all the problems with the servers removed.
Looks like patience is needed or I flash manually...
Or if your phone is branded, the operator might have blocked the updates for your phone. Then you have to contact Orange.
Can I flash it manually with the Nordic firmware without unlocking anything or rooting?
splinters69 said:
Can I flash it manually with the Nordic firmware without unlocking anything or rooting?
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Yes.
Brilliant...all done and running 4.0.4. Dont remember it being that easy when i used to flash my HD2.
Best of all...no Orange bloatware.
Still need to get it unlocked though...
Hi can you comfirm if your text and gmail app is working on your nordic firmware
As my
Gmail wont send photo attchments it says sent but never shows up on other end
Also text say sending but never send
Thank you
I've got the same problem with my Orange UK Ray, my issue is that's it's on a contract through work so I'm not sure I'm allowed to update the software unless I use the Sony website.
I contacted Orange to find out if they have a date for ICS on the Ray, they quoted "end of the year - more likely December rather than November"! I'm desperate for ICS, does anyone know if I void the contract if I upgrade to ICS by flashing the Nordic software?
KeithRogers said:
I've got the same problem with my Orange UK Ray, my issue is that's it's on a contract through work so I'm not sure I'm allowed to update the software unless I use the Sony website.
I contacted Orange to find out if they have a date for ICS on the Ray, they quoted "end of the year - more likely December rather than November"! I'm desperate for ICS, does anyone know if I void the contract if I upgrade to ICS by flashing the Nordic software?
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I have an Orange UK Xperia Ray and got bored of waiting for ICS so I flashed mine to a stock 4.03 Central European firmware, which then updated to official 4.0.4 through PC Companion. This was a couple of months ago but Maps / Navigation is not as stable as GB, having frozen a couple of times so have mixed feelings. Flashing different firmware to the one it shipped with invalidates your warranty AFAIK...
If anyone has a copy of the UK Orange FW for SI 1254-3795 in .ftf format I would appreciate it for the stability and warranty, seeing as an official update is on the horizon.
I debranded my Xperia S about 6 weeks ago to fix the GPS problem, fed up withwaitin for Orange to do the update. Orange is now on version .75 and I'm still on .67... Does anyone have the Orange firmware so I can rebrand my phone... I can find T-Mobile NL but no Orange (UK)
Thanks
Why do you care about rebranding now? Orange bloat? Flash TW .76, remove the bloatware, enjoy.
K900 said:
Why do you care about rebranding now? Orange bloat? Flash TW .76, remove the bloatware, enjoy.
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Maybe he wants it incase it has to go back to Orange UK?
Maybe he isn't sure if putting the Taiwanese firmware on there will let some of his apps (Banking etc) work?
ratedr75 said:
Maybe he wants it incase it has to go back to Orange UK?
Maybe he isn't sure if putting the Taiwanese firmware on there will let some of his apps (Banking etc) work?
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Many thanks for both your replies.
Here is my reasoning:
The auto update facility doesn't work with .67 and I don't want to keep checking for flash updates
When I have previously updated its taken half a day to get my setting back to how I like it.
If I need to return the handset to Orange wouldn't an incorrect firmware invalidate my warranty
When I manually updated I assumed I'd be able to regress
barnesin said:
Many thanks for both your replies.
Here is my reasoning:
The auto update facility doesn't work with .67 and I don't want to keep checking for flash updates
When I have previously updated its taken half a day to get my setting back to how I like it.
If I need to return the handset to Orange wouldn't an incorrect firmware invalidate my warranty
When I manually updated I assumed I'd be able to regress
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No probs mate, many moons ago I used to work at the Darlington Orange office firstly on Handset Faults/Tec (A lot of them have no idea and follow a flow chart on their screens!) then moved onto Handset Insurance & Fraud Investigation. So I had a fairly good clue as to why you would want the original firmware.
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No probs mate, many moons ago I used to work at the Darlington Orange office firstly on Handset Faults/Tec (A lot of them have no idea and follow a flow chart on their screens!) then moved onto Handset Insurance & Fraud Investigation. So I had a fairly good clue as to why you would want the original firmware.
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Bit the bullet and upgraded to firmware to .73 (Swedish) it is now auto updating to.75 ... and it didn't loose my settings... must have been something wrong with the .67 firmware I used.
I need this firmware too (Orange UK) as I need to send my phone back to Orange for warranty reasons. Any way I can change my firmware back to Orange from UK Generic?
The only way I can think of is;
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Flash another firmware region with a rooted system.img
3. Change the customisation number in build.prop to the Orange UK one.
4. Re-lock bootloader
5. Flash with PCC hoping that it will recognise my device as Orange Uk
Would this work?