Update using Sony PC Companion - Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So the Sony website says the latest software version is 17.1.1.A.0.402. I am running 17.1.A.2.55 so I decided to udate through the PC Companion. All went well but it updated me to the same version that I already had and not to 17.1.1.A.0.402. Any ideas what's going on?
Thanks

kotton666 said:
So the Sony website says the latest software version is 17.1.1.A.0.402. I am running 17.1.A.2.55 so I decided to udate through the PC Companion. All went well but it updated me to the same version that I already had and not to 17.1.1.A.0.402. Any ideas what's going on?
Thanks
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Yes, the update is not available for you yet.

kotton666 said:
So the Sony website says the latest software version is 17.1.1.A.0.402. I am running 17.1.A.2.55 so I decided to udate through the PC Companion. All went well but it updated me to the same version that I already had and not to 17.1.1.A.0.402. Any ideas what's going on?
Thanks
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Don't look on Sony web page.
Open pc companion and as soon as you connect device it'll tell you is there firmware for you (new firmware)
I guess you have used repair function in pc companion - because it won't flash same firmware that you already have unless you choose repair option.
Just download 438 firmware and flash it through flashtool.
If it's not for your region (if you aren't from Syria) exclude baseband files and everything will work.
It'll probably work with 438 baseband files but I had 4g problems with it so I kept mine, 402 baseband.
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[Q] Difference of firmware....

what is the difference between these:
4.0.2.A.0.58 firmware and
4.0.2.A.0.42 firmware?
is there firmware available now in Neo?
there is no noticeable difference, probably just some bugfix.
yes is available fo neo, i update my to .58 some time ago via pc companion.
Only in certain (APAC) territories. It isn't available on EMMA yet either.
The 42 and 58 f/w versions are effectively the same.
jack47 said:
there is no noticeable difference, probably just some bugfix.
yes is available fo neo, i update my to .58 some time ago via pc companion.
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Where is your location?
jack47 said:
there is no noticeable difference, probably just some bugfix.
yes is available fo neo, i update my to .58 some time ago via pc companion.
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i can update to .42
I'm from Italy but I have flashed a Nordic rom with wotan. Don't know in what country the update is rolling out.
And for notice the update was founded only when I connected the phone to the pc and launched pc companion.
Sent from my MT15i using XDA App
We dont have update here in Baltics yet... (.58)

New Firmware 6.0.A.3.73 rolling out

As per the Xperia S Facebook page, it seems like another new firmware version is rolling out. 6.0.A.3.73 firmware rolling out on Xperia S.
Does anyone know what this version is about? What all fixes and changes have been introduced.
Also, I am still stuck with ver 6.0.A.3.62. PC Companion still shows that I have latest version of firmware and no updates are available.
I am based in US and have an unlocked Singapore version of the phone. So does that mean I will not be getting this new firmware update as well? Since I didnot receive ver 67 either.
One way to manually get the updates would be to flash with the updated ROM. (As mentioned in a previous thread regarding ver 67 update)
Although I could try that, I dont want to try the same with my phone just yet . I thought Sony would be providing a proper user friendly way to get the firmware updates installed.
Any comments or suggestions??
Flash tool is way more user friendly than SEUS. These updates are per market and unless they feel that Singapore needs an update, you won'e get it. Keep in mind that most of these firmware carry few bloatwares which differ in each market. For each update they have to stick those into the ROM and that takes time.
If you need the latest, there are two ways:
1) Flash the latest provided file from here via Flashtool
2) What you have is the latest for your phone/market,
I moved from .62 to .67 - I can tell you that I have not experienced any differences and I am more optimistic to see signs of ICS. Hopeful not too far from here.
Good Luck
I have an unbranded Singapore set (customization version 1257_6921) and don't have the update either. So far, it seems like the .73 update is rolled out to Singtel-branded sets (customization version 1257-9049).
hush66 said:
I have an unbranded Singapore set (customization version 1257_6921) and don't have the update either. So far, it seems like the .73 update is rolled out to Singtel-branded sets (customization version 1257-9049).
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Really? SingTel branded sets?
update failed
in my region the .73 fw update is available but only on PC companion and the problem when i start the update it downloads the fw but i get a error msg " unable to install or start phone software update components "
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Really? SingTel branded sets?
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Really. Quite a number of Singtel users on HWZ have already updated to .73. You might want to check your set via PC Companion. But no noticeable differences reported.
0pt1mus arcan0id said:
in my region the .73 fw update is available but only on PC companion and the problem when i start the update it downloads the fw but i get a error msg " unable to install or start phone software update components "
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It happened for me too.
What is strange I also found my phone turned off when the message appeared.
But I just unplugged it, turned this on, turned off again and started the upgrade.
And everything went smooth.
doministry said:
It happened for me too.
What is strange I also found my phone turned off when the message appeared.
But I just unplugged it, turned this on, turned off again and started the upgrade.
And everything went smooth.
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what firmware have you guys got which are receiving the update?
I currently have uk generic .67 and no update yet.
electric0ant said:
what firmware have you guys got which are receiving the update?
I currently have uk generic .67 and no update yet.
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Same here, no update
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I just updated. I see nothing new from .62. Maybe it contains bug fixes. My customization is 1257-8080_R6E.
don_gabrielli said:
I just updated. I see nothing new from .62. Maybe it contains bug fixes. My customization is 1257-8080_R6E.
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can you upload it please
hush66 said:
Really. Quite a number of Singtel users on HWZ have already updated to .73. You might want to check your set via PC Companion. But no noticeable differences reported.
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That's really funny! I got from SingTel and my replacement phone (for the yellow tint issue) was a generic SG version .
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That's really funny! I got from SingTel and my replacement phone (for the yellow tint issue) was a generic SG version .
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In any case, the update is rolling out for SG generic (customization version 1257_6921). I'm updating now.
maybe someone can upload ftf file for the new firmware?
For those who don't see the update .67
PC Companion told my device was up to date too. But in order to update it to .67 I did the following: settings->applications->turn on "Usb debugging"
Connect device and start PC Companion, and then it saw the update.
Hope this helps
Grtz
Kengsta
gm007 said:
maybe someone can upload ftf file for the new firmware?
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I don't mind, but don't know how to go about doing so. I checked out the tutorial found here but seems it's outdated, because the FILE_xxxx files in my Program Files \ Sony Ericsson \ Update Service \ db \ 13740270 \ blob_fs folder are dated 2011. And I can't find any FILE_xxxx files in my Program Files \ Sony folder.
Edit: Ok, found the files under ProgramData \ Sony Ericsson \ Update Engine \ db \ 13740270 \ blob_fs folder. Will try to use Flashtool to create FTF and upload.
I've update my Xperia S in Saudi Arabia, the update has solve some issues like unlock screen lag, battery life, and GPS connection 'in some devices only)
This snapshot was taken from my mobile
Suhaib Haidar said:
I've update my Xperia S in Saudi Arabia, the update has solve some issues like unlock screen lag, battery life, and GPS connection 'in some devices only)
This snapshot was taken from my mobile
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do you mind if you can post your customer code to us? (8 digit number at the back panel under the battery cover)
kazuni said:
do you mind if you can post your customer code to us? (8 digit number at the back panel under the battery cover)
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Did you mean the SI number ?
It's 1257-5187
hope that help you
intellix said:
As per the Xperia S Facebook page, it seems like another new firmware version is rolling out. 6.0.A.3.73 firmware rolling out on Xperia S.
Does anyone know what this version is about? What all fixes and changes have been introduced.
Also, I am still stuck with ver 6.0.A.3.62. PC Companion still shows that I have latest version of firmware and no updates are available.
I am based in US and have an unlocked Singapore version of the phone. So does that mean I will not be getting this new firmware update as well? Since I didnot receive ver 67 either.
One way to manually get the updates would be to flash with the updated ROM. (As mentioned in a previous thread regarding ver 67 update)
Although I could try that, I dont want to try the same with my phone just yet . I thought Sony would be providing a proper user friendly way to get the firmware updates installed.
Any comments or suggestions??
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Dude, i dont why you didnt get the firmware update. but i just connected my Xperia S to PC Companion and i got the message of firmware update. I ran the update and i am now on the latest build firmware .73
I am in US.

Why can't I update OTA to ICS on my Xperia S

Hi, I have an Italian Generic Xperia S. On Sony Mobile's blog they clearly stated one of the three methods you can update your S to ICS is OTA through the Update centre. In fact when I first got my S I was able to update to .73 OTA. Now just yesterday I got the notification to update to ICS on my Xperia S and to my utter dismay it said I have to do it through PC Companion. Why can't I do it OTA when Sony said I can?
The update will be directly accessible in your phone over mobile networks and WiFi, but also with the option of upgrading using a computer – either with our web-based Xperia Update, PC Companion or Bridge for Mac.
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http://blogs.sonymobile.com/product...d-uplift-to-android-4-0-4-ice-cream-sandwich/
Its to large and flash would be incomplete in OTA.
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But Sony SAYS YOU CAN I really don't want to install PC Companion just for a one time update.
viiv said:
But Sony SAYS YOU CAN I really don't want to install PC Companion just for a one time update.
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Then install flashtool.
What about through the website, can you upgrade using that Java powered online updater?
viiv said:
What about through the website, can you upgrade using that Java powered online updater?
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You should be able to do that if you have the drivers.

[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.
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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...

[Q]Sony Update Center

How does the Update Center app work? I found it quite unreliable. Someday it shows updates, some other day it doesn't.
I have hard times trying to figure out why it sometimes does work. Is it region dependent? Is it bootloader unlocked/locked dependent? Maybe it uses somehow DRM keys?
Even after I did a hardreset with relocked bootloader the Update Center doesn't show anything.
It's obvious that I may download the new apks for Walkman etc. from XDA or Xperia Blog, but it would be convenient to let the device download those.
Any info on that would be welcome, I couldn't find anything on the web.
I was able to narrow the problem down to the .314 update. Does anyone get updates via Sony Update Center on the phone on .314 FW? If yes, what branding are you using?
sony update center is no longer supported and generaly problematic
it seems to often just think a device has modified content for me
though it seems to be fine with old devices
Envious_Data said:
sony update center is no longer supported and generaly problematic
it seems to often just think a device has modified content for me
though it seems to be fine with old devices
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You mean SEUS, right? I know that the desktop program has been discontinued.
I meant the apk...
It's funny, because if I install 402 without wiping data and using custom kernel it does detect all the updates. Even with unlocked bootloader. Just after installing 314 the update center stops working and shows nothing. I even tried with the old build.prop from 402, still no updates shown 0.o
I downgraded the apk from 2.2.1.A.0.8 (stock 314) to 2.2.1.A.0.4 (stock 402) and still no go. Wrrrr, I'm out of ideas.
Jackos said:
I downgraded the apk from 2.2.1.A.0.8 (stock 314) to 2.2.1.A.0.4 (stock 402) and still no go. Wrrrr, I'm out of ideas.
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it will not work with an unlocked bootloader (tried many times wirh Z2 and xperia s)
it shouldent work after 314 firmware, i think 314 for Z2 should be last to be uploaded to the server before all are limited th SPCC
sony are trying to force people to use Sony Pc companion
you can use flashtool to upgrade, just dont wipe your data when you update
Envious_Data said:
it will not work with an unlocked bootloader (tried many times wirh Z2 and xperia s)
it shouldent work after 314 firmware, i think 314 for Z2 should be last to be uploaded to the server before all are limited th SPCC
sony are trying to force people to use Sony Pc companion
you can use flashtool to upgrade, just dont wipe your data when you update
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It works with the unlocked bootloader.
PC Companion doesn't allow me to update apps, does it?
It's based on region, I think.
hush66 said:
It's based on region, I think.
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I tried flashing FW .314 from different regions and still the applications won't get updated.
Jackos said:
I tried flashing FW .314 from different regions and still the applications won't get updated.
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update center doesn´t work on FW .314.
Does anyone have the "updatecenter.apk" on FW .402 ?
My update center works fine on 314 and downloads as well as installs updated sony apps.
Mime hasn't updated any apps since switching to. 314. I had no problems before then. Hope this gets figured out soon.
andiling said:
My update center works fine on 314 and downloads as well as installs updated sony apps.
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Branding?
None RC 1281-4640 Europe LTE
andiling said:
None RC 1281-4640 Europe LTE
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Thanks, Ill look info it.
Today I updated Sketch without issue...
andiling said:
Today I updated Sketch without issue...
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Me too, but the other updates do not work.
Which ones for example?
Walkman.
There is a new version

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