[Q] How to downgrade from R6b? - Sony Tablet S

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How terrible it is! i've just got my xperia tablet, but accidentally update to r6b through OTA.
I searched forum for about 4 hrs and didn't get any solutions(r6a/b is not rootable currently).
ANYONE COULD HELP ME TO DOWNGRADE to eariler fw versions? thanks very much in advance. a unrooted device means nothing for me

ngelee said:
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How terrible it is! i've just got my xperia tablet, but accidentally update to r6b through OTA.
I searched forum for about 4 hrs and didn't get any solutions(r6a/b is not rootable currently).
ANYONE COULD HELP ME TO DOWNGRADE to eariler fw versions? thanks very much in advance. a unrooted device means nothing for me
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First you would need root but since root isn't available for release6b, you can't downgrade yet
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so what i can do is wait, maybe JB fw would save me from stucking (have no expeactation in the next couple of days coz Xmas and new year is coming).
BTW, is it possbile to send it back to SONY cumstomer service and request for a earlier fw version installation?

ngelee said:
so what i can do is wait, maybe JB fw would save me from stucking (have no expeactation in the next couple of days coz Xmas and new year is coming).
BTW, is it possbile to send it back to SONY cumstomer service and request for a earlier fw version installation?
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What problems are you experiencing with the new firmware?
Or you just need root?

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[Q] Will I get the 2.3 update?

I have an xperia x10a bought from bestbuy (att) and i have succesfully updated my phone to the Generic 2.1.1 on baseband 2.1.54 with build number 2.1.A.0.435. I am also rooted. My question is will i get the 2.3 update right away, because I am on a Generic firmware, or will i have to wait for some kind of an ftf or something?
I read around here that rooted phones are a no go, so you may want to unroot just to be safe
Yeah just in case something happens, unroot your phone. Apparently SEUS nor PC Companion will update your phone unless it's unrooted.
ok i unrooted my phone but the question was more about whether i will get the 2.3 update at the same time as everyone else because i have an att phone with generic firmware
william0410 said:
ok i unrooted my phone but the question was more about whether i will get the 2.3 update at the same time as everyone else because i have an att phone with generic firmware
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You will get the update. At the same time as everyone else...probably not. However the good news is is once it is officially released someone here will get it and the devs will be able to create a .ftf file for everyone to have it using flashtool. So once it is officially released the devs will have it ready for us in no time...you wont have to wait for SE anymore.
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Mr Patchy Patch said:
You will get the update. At the same time as everyone else...probably not. However the good news is is once it is officially released someone here will get it and the devs will be able to create a .ftf file for everyone to have it using flashtool. So once it is officially released the devs will have it ready for us in no time...you wont have to wait for SE anymore.
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Maybe pre-rooted as well?
Because I remembered when 1 of the 2.1.1 updates came and we can't root it when it rolled out, so devs made a pre-rooted ftf file.
aR_ChRiS said:
Maybe pre-rooted as well?
Because I remembered when 1 of the 2.1.1 updates came and we can't root it when it rolled out, so devs made a pre-rooted ftf file.
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Maybe...i dont know. But like i said in another thread i dont imagine SE making this difficult to root since afterall they are unlocking there bootloaders on the newer phones....we'll see.
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HOWTO DUMP the 2.3 ROM

I will getting 2.3 official SE ROM soon tonight, after I successfully update 2.3 firmware, does anyone know howto DUMP the 2.3 firmware, so I can upload for sharing in XDA.
cheers
James
Just wondering how your getting it tonight when its not released?
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I will get it from Sony update installed from my PC connection to Internet.
Hong Kong normal the 1st getting firmware update for Sony Ericsson phone, same as ARC.
keijames said:
I will get it from Sony update installed from my PC connection to Internet.
Hong Kong normal the 1st getting firmware update for Sony Ericsson phone, same as ARC.
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When you get it...come back here and we'll help you. But there might be people that wont take your seriously, so better prepare a video or screenshots.
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keijames said:
I will getting 2.3 official SE ROM soon tonight, after I successfully update 2.3 firmware, does anyone know howto DUMP the 2.3 firmware, so I can upload for sharing in XDA.
cheers
James
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Sorry but.. Lier !!!!
Who told you that it was coming tonight? Please don't say you read it on the Sony Ericsson website.
My question is HOWTO DUMP the 2.3 ROM.
You guys are more interest in how do I get this ROM, which is outside the thread topic .....right.
cheers
keijames said:
My question is HOWTO DUMP the 2.3 ROM.
You guys are more interest in how do I get this ROM, which is outside the thread topic .....right.
cheers
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Doomlord already answered you in another thread. So, now im curious, what makes u think ur getting the update tonight?
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keijames said:
My question is HOWTO DUMP the 2.3 ROM.
You guys are more interest in how do I get this ROM, which is outside the thread topic .....right.
cheers
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You're always saying "cheers", are you the Rikard Skogberg ?
try my TUTORIAL : http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://forum.frandroid.com/topic/61901-tutorial-convertir-une-rom-seus-en-rom-flashtool/&ei=vK4vTtNQ0piFB-XYpDA&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCUQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3D%255BTutorial%255D%2BConvertir%2Bune%2BROM%2BSEUS%2Ben%2BROM%2BFlashtool%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:frfficial%26prmd%3Divnsfd
Thol,
Thank you, you are the only one can read English correctly.
cheers
I was owned ARC since April / May 2011, then sold it, because of poor quality, then go for Galaxy S2.
ARC has firmware 2.3.3 release at 25 May 2011 mid night for Hong Kong region, Wednesday.
This make me believe today Wednesday, mid night, the X10i 2.3 firmware release for Hong Kong region.
I am estimate this happen again.
Cheers
Well good luck, Markus had said they are on the final preparation, so we sure hope so.
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Engadget confirmed my word
http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/27/xperia-x10-gets-gingerbread-update-gratuitous-cookie-pictures-e/
It is today/tonight.
keijames said:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/27/xperia-x10-gets-gingerbread-update-gratuitous-cookie-pictures-e/
It is today/tonight.
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That's only for Europeans mate HK would not get it until may be early next week. Asia has one more approval to make since there's so many localizations.
Thats the true about the update, few days ago for receive Gingerbread.
cheers
http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/produ...regarding-gingerbread-upgrade-for-xperia-x10/
unknown13x said:
That's only for Europeans mate HK would not get it until may be early next week. Asia has one more approval to make since there's so many localizations.
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Well I am from Europe with custom DE GENERIC, I am going to try it but if it will not be up you will give two hours of sleeping.
So unknown you agree with him that the update will be out tonight?
Come on! NO UPDATE will come tonight.. all news you saw were false..
pato66 said:
Thats the true about the update, few days ago for receive Gingerbread.
cheers
http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/produ...regarding-gingerbread-upgrade-for-xperia-x10/
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Befor one yer - coming update 2.1 , we gotet ... You rememer That. Now we heave the same ... Hapy xmas
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Ray 4.1.B.0.587 is live

New 4.1.B.0.587 is live, I am downloading it
andr4e said:
New 4.1.B.0.587 is live, I am downloading it
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Good luck.. Hope you will post some screenshot afterwards..
The baseband is still 72 ?
just a curious question, does the home launcher in 4.1.B.0.587 is smoother now like in GB? the only reason i had moved to my own ported miui because of it's too lag in 4.0.4
Out of curiosity which country is this update for?, I'm still waiting for the original ICS update in UK, and my phone is sim free, and they haven't updated the SI Numbers for a month.
recieved the update here .. in egypt
Anyone can post the ftf file?
Hey plz tell us more: D
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PC Companion says the update is there, but it fails while starting the update process. It is globally failing now, for Ray and other phones.
So, no update for the moment
hassan_eldhraawy said:
recieved the update here .. in egypt
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man, edetny amal fil 7ayah
you restored my faith in humanity
i'll download NOW
btw, did you lose the ROOT ???
Wonder what the deal will be with rooting this one? Hopefully it won't be like ICS 4.0.4. - i.e. using Flashtool to flash 4.0.3 kernel (then root & CWM) and then flashing back to 4.0.4 again. Then again, if someone posts up an .ftf for .587 it should be straightforward enough. Hopefully anyway!:fingers-crossed:!
I got update in georgia but same global fail while downloading firmware.. almost bricked my phone..
I got the update, UI just like previous stock one, but feels lot more smoother than before. I added some screenshots
seamo123 said:
Wonder what the deal will be with rooting this one? Hopefully it won't be like ICS 4.0.4. - i.e. using Flashtool to flash 4.0.3 kernel (then root & CWM) and then flashing back to 4.0.4 again. Then again, if someone posts up an .ftf for .587 it should be straightforward enough. Hopefully anyway!:fingers-crossed:!
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The mentioned rooting method worked. I guess it will still be the only method for locked bootloader.
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fneelav said:
I got the update, UI just like previous stock one, but feels lot more smoother than before. I added some screenshots
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Can you upload the files?
krabappel2548 said:
Can you upload the files?
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check this mate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30310466&postcount=61
sunfury said:
check this mate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30310466&postcount=61
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Yes, this for international version, I'm uploading the american version too.
And I confirm that can root and install clockwork mod such in 431 firmware.
Just flashed to 4.1.B.0.587. The UI is definitely smoother, and the camera lag seems to be gone as someone else has pointed out. Also the phone in general seems to be faster. I can also confirm like the others that the rooting trick for 4.1.B.0.431 works on this new firmware.
Could you guys please post some link with rooting instructions and necessary files to achieve it? Thanks a lot.
guys what about led notification? sms, missed call? working or not?

[Q] Mini Pro SK17i no ICS upgrade?

Hi... I just bought a brand new Mini Pro, and it came with 2.3 GB Android. I went to software update and it updated to 4.0.2.A.0.62 - but it's still 2.3.4. GingerBread! I tried with PC Companion, it says I have the latest software... how do I get stock ICS?
Thank you in advance
Try Sony Update service
If that doesn't work either, use flashtool and flash the stock ics rom
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
mihahn said:
Try Sony Update service
If that doesn't work either, use flashtool and flash the stock ics rom
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
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Thanks for the quick reply. Sony Update service just informed me that I have the latest software, just like OTA and PC Companion. I then tried with flashtool and 4.1.B.0.431 firmware, which worked after a couple of tries It seems that new phones are not recognized for automatic update to ICS, so it has to be done manually.
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galimpic said:
Thanks for the quick reply. Sony Update service just informed me that I have the latest software, just like OTA and PC Companion. I then tried with flashtool and 4.1.B.0.431 firmware, which worked after a couple of tries It seems that new phones are not recognized for automatic update to ICS, so it has to be done manually.
Sent from my... PC
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Now on .431 you should be able to update to .587, try it
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
mihahn said:
Now on .431 you should be able to update to .587, try it
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
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Yeah, no problem with that... but I noticed something very strange when I removed the battery... my brand new sk17i, bought in june 2013. has 11W37 manufacturing week label! So, either those numbers are not what they seem to be (year W week), or the importer got some cheap, old, recalled, forgotten-in-the-warehouse, first batch units. I checked the manufacturing date because the famous chirping and static clicking sounds are there, I thought that problem was solved with the new units (I used to have mini pro some time last year). Now I know...

Urgently Need Middle East Stock 510/532 FTF Rom File For Flashing...

I'm stuck on the current 532 Chinese version and it's not letting me upgrade or downgrade.
Been over 6 hours flashing and flashing and I'm having problems with the HK/Asian versions of the stock rom.
Since downgrading from 4.3 to 4.2 my sim no longer works regardless. I'm not getting any signal regardless of what I do.
I bought my Xperia Z Ultra from UAE and would preferably want to use a UAE/Middle Eastern Rom.
Previously I had the FTF file for the Middle East and it worked wonders for me. Unfortunately I've removed and can no longer find it.
Should anyone be kind enough to upload the FTF file or even guide me to a working link I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.
C6802 or C6833 ?
Halim2k said:
C6802 or C6833 ?
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6802. Thanks.
Here you go
XPERIA Z ULTRA C6802_14.1.B.1.532_GENERIC MEA.ftf
Oh, it looks like you've lost your IMEI, and that's why you're not getting a signal. This happens when you downgrade from 4.3 to 4.2. I have no idea why it happens, but it does, so follow this guide to restore your IMEI.
the problem may appear in some models. I downgraded mine from 4.3 to 4.2 without such problem.
p.s you can flash any firmware to your phone, no need to be in UAE. I live in Vietnam and I flashed European 4.3 on mine.
justsomebody said:
the problem may appear in some models. I downgraded mine from 4.3 to 4.2 without such problem.
p.s you can flash any firmware to your phone, no need to be in UAE. I live in Vietnam and I flashed European 4.3 on mine.
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True, however, I had issues with the HK edition of the rom. It had some corruption or file missing since it would't allow me to properly root and when trying to boot in CWM it would't work.
Halim2k said:
Here you go
XPERIA Z ULTRA C6802_14.1.B.1.532_GENERIC MEA.ftf
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Halim, thank you SO much bro, much appreciated.
LordManhattan said:
Oh, it looks like you've lost your IMEI, and that's why you're not getting a signal. This happens when you downgrade from 4.3 to 4.2. I have no idea why it happens, but it does, so follow this guide to restore your IMEI.
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Correct, my imei was 000000000000000. I will refer to the link you provided. Thanks.
I've successfully UPGRADED to 532 Middle East version. :laugh:
Thanks to everyone for their support and response.
Unfortunately I'm not that technical with regards to flashing and such and usually I spend hours if not a whole day trying to solve a simple issue.
Usually when attempting downgrading, flashing and changing roms and using custom firmware I get stuck half way through.
This ends up with a half working phone, boot loops, etc...
This happened when trying to get the 290 firmware, rooted with root. The part with regards to using a dual recovery was not too clear and this resulted in a bricked device.
I'm now back to stock 532, rooted & happy. To be honest, I didn't see any big differences with 532 and 290.
I cannot live without root. My bootloader is locked and unlocking it is a pain in the ass, lol.
I will patiently wait for the proper update of Android 4.4 Kitkat until I decide on upgrading.
I can only hope there is an easy rooting method of 4.4 when it's released. I don't plan on backing up data, reinstalling everything again, etc...
Let's hope when 4.4 Kitkat is released there is an easy rooting method which doesn't require an unlocked bootloader. :laugh:

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