ICS on a Chinese phone - Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go

Thanks to the members of this forum, I re-flashed the Gingerbread OS on an Xperia S purchased in China, with a generic UK system. This enabled me to install many Google apps. including Google Play, that were otherwise unavailable to me.
I am now able to upgrade to ICS (going by my SI number) but if I do so, what version with I get? Will it revert back to a Chinese OS with no Google or will it realise I have a generic UK OS and update that?
As before, I look forward to your advice and guidance.
AWAPRC

Yes it will realize that you have uk firmware and will update according that.
I think ics for uk users are not out yet,so flash any ics firmware from the stickies in general forum.
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gm007 said:
Yes it will realize that you have uk firmware and will update according that.
I think ics for uk users are not out yet,so flash any ics firmware from the stickies in general forum.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
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OK thanks,
So, if my SI number is on the Sony website http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/42096 but ICS is not available for the UK, that would make it sound like I would get the Chinese version, which, is less than desirable.
AWAPRC

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UK... the first country with 2.1 on x10

when UK got the update, is it possible to "catch" 2.1 and flash it onto devices in other countries? like the firmwares? (r2ba026 and so on)
or do we need root first?
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PoTi_96 said:
when UK got the update, is it possible to "catch" 2.1 and flash it onto devices in other countries?
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I would have thought so, but will obviously have to wait for the devs to work their magic.
Alternatively you can "unbrand" your phone with a UK 1.6 build and get the UK update when it's out since your phone will then be recognized as a UK device.
sl1nk3 said:
Alternatively you can "unbrand" your phone with a UK 1.6 build and get the UK update when it's out since your phone will then be recognized as a UK device.
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That is true, this is the one of the easiest way. I hope we have UK branded ROM ready.
I already mention this on the 2.1 news thread, just to get trolled by two fellow from my one country, miss-read that i was talking about 2.1 release in singapore.. sigh
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8171482#post8171482
Wait, so if the UK is the first country to get the 2.1 update then noone will get Eclair update until the end of November? What happened to the updates starting to roll out at the end of October?
Yes, it's already been stated a million times. If you are on Rogers in Canada the update won't be available until November/December.
Sweden, the UK, and Japan, being their largest market will most likely get 2.1 first imo.
i do have unbranded phone i used north america method . so lets say i put a uk rom in there would it change the frequency of the phone? cuz i wana use the 3g same as at&t
How does the update service know the phone is UK, AUS or whatever? Is the firmware itself embedded with this, or is it determined by the IP address of the network connection its updating from?
Could that Market Access app be used to make it appear like its from the UK? In the version I have it doesnt appear to have any UK providers pre-programmed, anyone know the number to program the SIM to?
On my x10 that I got from at&t I flashed unbranded x10I with no effects to 3g. So that doesn't affect it at all. Phone works great so the uk flash should in theory work.
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ok thx to all...
one question.... does anyone know when 2.1 will be released in AUT (austria)?
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PoTi_96 said:
ok thx to all...
one question.... does anyone know when 2.1 will be released in AUT (austria)?
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no..............
2.1 related information on the 2.1 thread in the general section....

Kies 2.3.4 update UK when?

Each time I connect to kies, it states my sgs2 is up to date, 2.3.3, but I read everywhere on here that your all using 2.3.4, am I doing something wrong
They all are using a version of leaked 2.3.4, which has this and that problem here and there. If you can't wait join them by flashing any 2.3.4 firmware via Odin or if you are in my club then wait for the official release which could be coming any time.
Regards.
You can wait i have tried 2.3.4 only gtalk with video. nothing speacial!
Oh ok, will wait, thanks for the info
vickarul said:
You can wait i have tried 2.3.4 only gtalk with video. nothing speacial!
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How did you get GTalk with video, I just flashed KH3 and my GTalk is still 1.3, no update in the arket and no video support. WTF?
How can I know if there is official europe region 2.3.4. android version for SGS2 or not?
Many of android sites states they have official versions which can be downloaded and installed using odin. Are these available 2.3.4. versions leaked or there are already available for some countries official 2.3.4.? Like me I live in Latvia and there is not available firmware upgrade via kies. but maybe for such large countries like Germany maybe there already is official 2.3.4. And that version then is installed using odin. Am I right or not? Please clarify.
greens7777 said:
How can I know if there is official europe region 2.3.4. android version for SGS2 or not?
Many of android sites states they have official versions which can be downloaded and installed using odin. Are these available 2.3.4. versions leaked or there are already available for some countries official 2.3.4.? Like me I live in Latvia and there is not available firmware upgrade via kies. but maybe for such large countries like Germany maybe there already is official 2.3.4. And that version then is installed using odin. Am I right or not? Please clarify.
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No 2.3.4 here :/
greens7777 said:
How can I know if there is official europe region 2.3.4. android version for SGS2 or not?
Many of android sites states they have official versions which can be downloaded and installed using odin. Are these available 2.3.4. versions leaked or there are already available for some countries official 2.3.4.? Like me I live in Latvia and there is not available firmware upgrade via kies. but maybe for such large countries like Germany maybe there already is official 2.3.4. And that version then is installed using odin. Am I right or not? Please clarify.
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No you are not right .
Official Leaked Samsung firmware is 2.3.4 .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
KIES updates as and when its receives an update from the phone provider .
Nothing to do with the size of the country Latvia should come under Europe firmware release . Its more dependent upon the phone provider .
jje
Guys are you able to do OTA updates without a PC at all?
Maybe why Europe is last to get v2.3.4 , Samsung is busy changing the gallery app.
Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 Android Gingerbread 2.3.4 update is Rolling out NOW (Daily Updated) | Josephws'sBlog | YouMobile
Some areas have gotten KG5 or KG7 2.3.4 roms (both very much like KG6), but not globally, I would bet a lot of it is carriers taking there sweet time.
JJEgan said:
No you are not right .
Official Leaked Samsung firmware is 2.3.4 .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
KIES updates as and when its receives an update from the phone provider .
Nothing to do with the size of the country Latvia should come under Europe firmware release . Its more dependent upon the phone provider .
jje
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The phone provider you mean operator? What is their role in the firmware updates?
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greens7777 said:
The phone provider you mean operator? What is their role in the firmware updates?
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Yes, and they have to approve the updates to be pushed out via kies.
I got an official update to 2.3.4 from kies, yet i dont have Video Support in Talk... anyone having this problem?
Hi, i got the 2.3.4 update from kies about two weeks ago but i was wondering if anyone has seen any difference since i dont see any, its suppose that my talk should have
Video support yet i dont have i did get a new market but not with the firmware update
Anyone has had the same experience
I found the battery life much improved on 2.3.4. Worth getting an unofficial update in my opinion - kies is hopeless.
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For some reason my reply posted multiple times... Im sorry for the spam...

[GB][FTF] OFFICIAL GB Firmware Xperia Sola 6.0.B.3.184 INDIA (ASIA)

[XPERIA SOLA OFFICIAL GINGERBREAD Build 6.0.B.3.184 - India(ASIA)]​A lot of people were asking for this, so here it is.
This is the Indian Gingerbread Firmware 6.0.B.3.184 for Xperia Sola (MT27i)
I downloaded it from SEUS and packed it using Flashtool..
MT27i_6.0.B.3.184_India.rar
why india?
u can use global version
luxm4n said:
why india?
u can use global version
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Yes, you can. But apparently, I've been getting many PM's for the Indian Version, and someone has also created a new thread on this in the general section. So I thought why not?
**** no. People ask? And if people know how to read? We have an official thread with any official rom. Look THERE
I do not believe in any suspicious rom made for unknown reason. I don't see any ask for rom from India
Adaho0 said:
**** no. People ask? And if people know how to read? We have an official thread with any official rom. Look THERE
I do not believe in any suspicious rom made for unknown reason. I don't see any ask for rom from India
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1. Are you saying that that this ftf seems suspicous to you? BTW, I was the first to upload the ICS update for Xperia sola, and people all over the world are using my ftf including many xda members. Still think I'd upload a suspicious ROM ?
2. Here are a bunch people asking for the Indian Rom .
And If mods think that this thread is useless, then they can delete it. I have no problem.
As I said before. We have an official thread. It contains all the official and unofficial rom for xperia. WHY YOU MAKE ANOTHER ONE?? We have official India rom
I see no point in adding another rom. And yes, I am suspicious of these situations.
Adaho0 said:
As I said before. We have an official thread. It contains all the official and unofficial rom for xperia. WHY YOU MAKE ANOTHER ONE?? We have official India rom
I see no point in adding another rom. And yes, I am suspicious of these situations.
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That Indian f/w was ICS...this is GB, we didn't have a GB f/w for India up till now, we only had the central Europe version, and the Asian version...and the Asian version was pretty much useless cuz it was in chinese, and it didnt have any google apps, not even play store...
and another reason why I added this rom is because many people are reverting back to GB since ICS is lagging at some places for them...
nevermind....:cyclops:
again If the mods think that this is useless, they can close this thread....
we good ???
rohit3221 said:
That Indian f/w was ICS...this is GB, we didn't have a GB f/w for India up till now, we only had the central Europe version, and the Asian version...and the Asian version was pretty much useless cuz it was in chinese, and it didnt have any google apps, not even play store...
and another reason why I added this rom is because many people are reverting back to GB since ICS is lagging at some places for them...
nevermind....:cyclops:
again If the mods think that this is useless, they can close this thread....
we good ???
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No no this is very usefull thread... many people who reverting back to GB. as this is the final and stable version..... compared to other gingerbread firmware....
AGAIN... useful?? IN WHAT WAY, when we have official thread with official Indian GB?? Tell me.
Adaho0 said:
AGAIN... useful?? IN WHAT WAY, when we have official thread with official Indian GB?? Tell me.
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Please type the link of the official Indian GB here, because neither me nor many xda members were able to find it......AFAIK this is the first time the GB firmware for India is being posted here...
rohit does it void warrenty if we flash using flashtool
nope, your warranty will be void only when you unlock the bootloader. flashing stock roms doesn't void your warranty!!
rohit3221 said:
Please type the link of the official Indian GB here, because neither me nor many xda members were able to find it......AFAIK this is the first time the GB firmware for India is being posted here...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1937792
and read RED text ;]
Adaho0 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1937792
and read RED text ;]
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You seee clearly... there is no stock indian firmware... for GB... only ICS is there..
Adaho0 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1937792
and read RED text ;]
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Still cannot find the indian gb f/w....
you know what?? lets stop this argument.....if the mods have any problem..they'll delete it for sure..isn't it??
Downloaded it. Really fast and smooth speed. :victory:
Flashed it, no problem on my phone.
Thanks loads.
Adaho0 said:
**** no. People ask? And if people know how to read? We have an official thread with any official rom. Look THERE
I do not believe in any suspicious rom made for unknown reason. I don't see any ask for rom from India
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Lol, first thing is a four *s. Congrats, you've made it to top clown of the week.
1) Nobody asked if you believe
2) If you find it suspicious, there's the X at the right top of the screen
3) Unknown reason? He explicitly stated it in the first post
4) You don't see it? Doesn't mean its not there. Requests could be by PM or his actual friends asking him in REAL LIFE.
5) Lastly, the 'official thread with any official ROM' includes this ROM. So what about it now?
All in all, why do you care if you're not going to use it?
Seesh, if you're not going to do any virus scan etc of it to prove your suspicion, don't talk so impolitely when others are bothering to make an effort to share useful stuff.
Variations and other download links will help users who need it to get ROMs faster or specific to their region.
P.S. People do know how to read and check before they post things up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1937792
This thread has CE, Indonesia and India ROMs for GB. The India version leads to this thread.
rohit3221 said:
[XPERIA SOLA OFFICIAL GINGERBREAD Build 6.0.B.3.184 - India(ASIA)]​A lot of people were asking for this, so here it is.
This is the Indian Gingerbread Firmware 6.0.B.3.184 for Xperia Sola (MT27i)
I downloaded it from SEUS and packed it using Flashtool..
MT27i_6.0.B.3.184_India.rar
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When i try to extract the .ftf file, WinZip says that the file is corrupted
Try redownloading the zip file.
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rohit3221 said:
Try redownloading the zip file.
Sent from my Xperia sola
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Hi im from the x10 forum. could you be so kind to post here or in a link the launcher for me?
New link please
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Which Country Gets Fastest Updates?

Hello!
My friend's I9300 is still stuck on Android 4.0.4 build number IMM76D.I9300JKBLH3.
I want to flash him an updated version using ODIN. I want it to be from the country that get updates the fastest, so he would always be updated as he don't know how to use ODIN, and he is afraid.
So, what is the best build to flash right now?
He needs Hebrew to be available for the stock keyboard. No need for full UI translation.
Thanks!
No country gets fastest update .
All you can say is Europe generally in front of the rest of the world .
Exact roll out varies .
Hebrew would be your first item for a firmware version .
jje
JJEgan said:
No country gets fastest update .
All you can say is Europe generally in front of the rest of the world .
Exact roll out varies .
Hebrew would be your first item for a firmware version .
jje
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I mean first to be released, and not fast as Google...
So any European version will be good? Which one would you recommend?
Thanks!
There is not faster countries than other, but in general Europe countries get updates first.
Any country will be good.
Im using 4.1.2 from Israel (PDA:I9300XXELL4 CSC:I9300OJKELK9)
Poland was the first one to release Jellybean (4.1.1)
But wasn't the first one to release 4.1.2
Is your friend from Israel too?
Cause Israel already released 4.1.2
For several phone companies
DubelBoom said:
Hello!
My friend's I9300 is still stuck on Android 4.0.4 build number IMM76D.I9300JKBLH3.
I want to flash him an updated version using ODIN. I want it to be from the country that get updates the fastest, so he would always be updated as he don't know how to use ODIN, and he is afraid.
So, what is the best build to flash right now?
He needs Hebrew to be available for the stock keyboard. No need for full UI translation.
Thanks!
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What country is stuck in 4.0.4, I am sorry but I can't find any.
Plug in KIES and check.. maybe his CSC and other settings don't match.
Tovagulet said:
There is not faster countries than other, but in general Europe countries get updates first.
Any country will be good.
Im using 4.1.2 from Israel (PDA:I9300XXELL4 CSC:I9300OJKELK9)
Poland was the first one to release Jellybean (4.1.1)
But wasn't the first one to release 4.1.2
Is your friend from Israel too?
Cause Israel already released 4.1.2
For several phone companies
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I've heard the Israeli is a bit laggy next to others...
Skander1998 said:
What country is stuck in 4.0.4, I am sorry but I can't find any.
Plug in KIES and check.. maybe his CSC and other settings don't match.
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I'll try using Kies.
Thanks!
DubelBoom said:
I've heard the Israeli is a bit laggy next to others...
I'll try using Kies.
Thanks!
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Why laggy? They are 3 Versions: 1 for unbranded and 2 for branded phones.
I think they all both the same. The difference are only the branded apps.
Please correct me if i did something wrong
thanks
Use CHECKFUS to download firmware from Samsung server .
jje

[Q] Software update vs country of purchase

Hi everyone
I am confused with this problem that I have: I bought Samsung Galaxy S3 international version GT-i9300. Now, I live in Australia. My question is, when I go to my phone to check software update or Samsung Kies to check software update, which will be visible/show up/ be downloaded to my phone? The latest version for International SGS3 OR the latest version for Australian SGS3?
Confusing isn't it?
So long story short: when there is a new update, which one is it? Is the software/firmware update based on the country of purchase (In this case, international version) or where I am living (Australia)?
ottoajalah said:
Hi everyone
I am confused with this problem that I have: I bought Samsung Galaxy S3 international version GT-i9300. Now, I live in Australia. My question is, when I go to my phone to check software update or Samsung Kies to check software update, which will be visible/show up/ be downloaded to my phone? The latest version for International SGS3 OR the latest version for Australian SGS3?
Confusing isn't it?
So long story short: when there is a new update, which one is it? Is the software/firmware update based on the country of purchase (In this case, international version) or where I am living (Australia)?
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You have posted this question once today and it has been answered .Stop spamming the forum .
jje
JJEgan said:
You have posted this question once today and it has been answered .Stop spamming the forum .
jje
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Well i was told to post in the questions forum so that is what I did
you hit "report" on your post and ask for it to be moved
Alright my apologies, I am the noob.
So, just making sure, because I still do not quite get it.
I will simplify this question even more. When there is asoftware update for my SGS3, which one will my phone download? The international software update(Because my phone is international) or will my phone download the australian software update(Because I live in australia)?
Still need help with this.
ottoajalah said:
Alright my apologies, I am the noob.
So, just making sure, because I still do not quite get it.
I will simplify this question even more. When there is asoftware update for my SGS3, which one will my phone download? The international software update(Because my phone is international) or will my phone download the australian software update(Because I live in australia)?
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It will download the update that is in line with your firmware code. If you use an Australian firmware it will be the update for this Australian firmware once it is released.
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Thanks mate
Well, so it is based on my phone, NOT the country I am living in?
Mine is internatinal version GT-i9300, so when there is an update, my phone will download that one, and the Australian update is irrelevant for me?
ottoajalah said:
Thanks mate
Well, so it is based on my phone, NOT the country I am living in?
Mine is internatinal version GT-i9300, so when there is an update, my phone will download that one, and the Australian update is irrelevant for me?
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It is not so much the intentional but the firmware Version, e.g. uk, Australian etc., you can find it under settings about phone. If your firmware is e.g. The uk version and stock you will get UK otas.
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ottoajalah said:
Thanks mate
Well, so it is based on my phone, NOT the country I am living in?
Like i said once already ..YES .
If you want OZ firmware read the basic faqs and stickies and OZ thread then flash OZ firmware when you understand the process .
jje
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How do I check it? i went to settings and phone but cannot see what country my device's firmware is from
ottoajalah said:
How do I check it? i went to settings and phone but cannot see what country my device's firmware is from
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sammobile.com for a list
to check sales code enter *#272*your imei# in the dialer.

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