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
Related
I check for updates with PCC and new update is avialable - 4.0.2.A.0.69
My phone is rooted and now has a FW 4.0.2.A.0.42. Is the possible to root again after update? What is new update advantages?
Thanks!
http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/02/25/4-0-2-a-0-69-firmware-update-is-for-germany-only/
Lietotajs said:
I check for updates with PCC and new update is avialable - 4.0.2.A.0.69
My phone is rooted and now has a FW 4.0.2.A.0.42. Is the possible to root again after update? What is new update advantages?
Thanks!
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Done to death this one - this is Germany only and for info, PCC does NOT mean updates are available or that anything on there is for all regions or carriers.
If your phone has an issue that needs resolving, why not ask in the appropriate section? For a start, you could update to .62 (recommended) via Wotan (recommended).
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Done to death this one - this is Germany only and for info, PCC does NOT mean updates are available or that anything on there is for all regions or carriers.
If your phone has an issue that needs resolving, why not ask in the appropriate section? For a start, you could update to .62 (recommended) via Wotan (recommended).
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In my region (Latvia) phone lacks FW .62 update! Last week PCC wrote that phone is up to date (FW .42) and this morning - FW .69 is avialable!
Why not use .62 from Wotan then? .69 shouldn't be available outside Germany via SE...
Updating it to .69 might cause issues with Google Mail, or not. Your call.
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Why not use .62 from Wotan then? .69 shouldn't be available outside Germany via SE...
Updating it to .69 might cause issues with Google Mail, or not. Your call.
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Does yo mean that I cannot update my phone by SE support, only by downloading somewhere fw and flashing by flash tool?
Where is your phone from and what f/w does it have, region wise? All sounds strange this...!
Its kinda useless, this is only for Germany !! How many times we must say it.
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Where is your phone from and what f/w does it have, region wise? All sounds strange this...!
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I bay my phone in Latvia from SE official dealer. After swiching on and after hard reset phone has a German language. Now firmware version is 4.0.2.A.0.42 (update was be avialable at end of November and be done by PCC, was be offered by PCC together with support information about new FW on SE homepage Latvia region). Now SE homepage is changed and no more Latvian region on it. No more updates was be offered by PCC till this morning!
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Its kinda useless, this is only for Germany !! How many times we must say it.
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This updates include memory fixes and baseband update to 66 aside from Google Mail issues in DE.
I've tried it myself flashing via Wotan Server.
Make update via PCC, it works fine, noticable faster than .42 (not in benchamrks, but just in use) and less memory usage without blootware freezing! I lost root and all programs moved to ROM, but it worth!
Lietotajs said:
Make update via PCC, it works fine, noticable faster than .42 (not in benchamrks, but just in use) and less memory usage without blootware freezing! I lost root and all programs moved to ROM, but it worth!
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Its only a Google rename of course its faster then 42 ha
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Faster? Same ROM/kernel with minor App mods/deletes only. And a radio rename.
From Xperiablog:
The last update (version 4.0.2.A.0.62) mainly brought changes to improve memory management to counter reboot issues. It seems that this latest 4.0.2.A.0.69 firmware update is only for the German market and surrounds a legal issue of using the ‘Gmail’ name over ‘Google Mail’. Therefore we wouldn’t rush to try and flash to this latest version.
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Faster? Same ROM/kernel with minor App mods/deletes only. And a radio rename.
From Xperiablog:
The last update (version 4.0.2.A.0.62) mainly brought changes to improve memory management to counter reboot issues. It seems that this latest 4.0.2.A.0.69 firmware update is only for the German market and surrounds a legal issue of using the ‘Gmail’ name over ‘Google Mail’. Therefore we wouldn’t rush to try and flash to this latest version.
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and again this was based on our usage, i have had .69 on my phone plus this got a new baseband, which is 66
Baseband = radio, FYI
Changing GMail.apk results in a performance improvement. Neat.
yeah, why the baseband has been changed ?
baseband mean wifi, gsm, hspa, bluetooth, gps etc
so there is some improvements
if would have been only a legal problem wit gmail in germany, why a new baseband?
Baseband may be simple update, or more likely, a simple ident change with no code amendments at all. I bet you anything there is NO Difference whatsoever.
LenAsh said:
Baseband may be simple update, or more likely, a simple ident change with no code amendments at all. I bet you anything there is NO Difference whatsoever.
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I´ve .69 and yes there are some improvments in phone. Just not sure but i think battery drain is a bit faster then .62.
I´m building a rom with this baseband and it´s fastest I saw.
What's faster?
Responses to this are way too vague/placebo/subjective/lacking cred.
Baseband affects "speed" of what exactly? A miracle awaits...
Yesterday I root .69 (unlock BL by testpin), block some blootware and yes, now it is more faster than .42!
I not see FW .62, is in that FW google+, in this FW it present.
Unfortunately Apps2rom not work, it run, but not moove apps to rom!
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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
Hi guys,
I was searching the web to see what the latest firmware is for the Xperia Z2, and it appears to be .402, though I also saw some mention of .438.
However, I'm in the US and am still sitting on .314. Sony PC Companion says I am up to date and does not detect any available updates.
Am I missing something, or is .314 really the latest available firmware version?
Anoxymoron said:
Hi guys,
I was searching the web to see what the latest firmware is for the Xperia Z2, and it appears to be .402, though I also saw some mention of .438.
However, I'm in the US and am still sitting on .314. Sony PC Companion says I am up to date and does not detect any available updates.
Am I missing something, or is .314 really the latest available firmware version?
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17.1.1.A.0.402 vs 17.1.2.A.0.314
17.1.1 vs 17.1.2
314 is the newest firmware.
El.Guaje said:
17.1.1.A.0.402 vs 17.1.2.A.0.314
17.1.1 vs 17.1.2
314 is the newest firmware.
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Ahhh, I wasn't reading the full build number -__-
Thank you sir. I feel dumb now.
Anoxymoron said:
Ahhh, I wasn't reading the full build number -__-
Thank you sir. I feel dumb now.
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https://ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=24754
top ones are newer ones, takes about a week to a month to show up to customers after being certified by ptcrb
this may be useful to you
According to that page there's a 323 firmware...?
Hi guys !
I'm new to android scene...and the z2 tablet is my first android device...
Anyways when i took it it had the 17.1.1.A.0.402 firmware....yesterday i flashed CM11 on it but cause i don't like the UI i wanted to flash the stock firmware again...after some hours of searching i managed an flashed the stock 17.1.1.A.0.402 firmware again using flashtool....now i want to upgrade it to the latest 17.1.2.A.0.314 firmware using the Sony Bridge for Mac but i get an error that my firmware is modified and ony Bridge can't continue the process (something like this)...my tablet is rooted...
Any idea ?
Ah by the way i found an 17.1.2.A.0.314 ftf file but the links were down....
Thanks for you time !
nickxab said:
.now i want to upgrade it to the latest 17.1.2.A.0.314 firmware using the Sony Bridge for Mac but i get an error that my firmware is modified and ony Bridge can't continue the process (something like this)...my tablet is rooted...
Any idea ?
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After you have unlocked the bootloader, you don't get support from Sony anymore. Also OTA-updates are disabled. So I assume that your 'Sony bridge for Mac' (whatever that may be) also supports only locked devices.
You have to use flashtool, like you did with the 402-firmware.
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i flashed CM11 on it but cause i don't like the UI i wanted to flash the stock firmware again
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Did you discover CM's Theme Engine? There you can install various themes via the Play Store - just search for 'CM11 themes'. There are white themes, black ones, colorfull ones, Lollipop-Themes etc.
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After you have unlocked the bootloader, you don't get support from Sony anymore. Also OTA-updates are disabled. So I assume that your 'Sony bridge for Mac' (whatever that may be) also supports only locked devices.
You have to use flashtool, like you did with the 402-firmware.
Did you discover CM's Theme Engine? There you can install various themes via the Play Store - just search for 'CM11 themes'. There are white themes, black ones, colorfull ones, Lollipop-Themes etc.
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Thanks for your reply that cleared it up
Sony bridge for Mac is Sony's official app
i found the latest firmware in ftf and i'm gonna use the flashtool to upgrade again !
Yes i saw them but i like the sony ui much better...i also found some mods for the cm11 that make it like sony rom but i can say that my tablet screwed it up and i had to reinstall cm11....
Anyways thanks again !
Hmmm but what if i relock my bootloader ?
So for various reasons I won't go into I'm not able to flash Marshmallow in flashtool. I'm also unsure about the carrier status of the Lollipop firmware I flashed to return to stock, and therefore unsure about OTA status.
If you're in the UK, have you received the OTA? Also, what carrier are you on?
Thanks
I am on three, and have not gotten the update yet.
I noticed when checking for updates to my phone (customized UK) last week there was a 26.3.A.0.131 marshmallow update for EE phones but when i checked last night the EE update had changed back to the previous 26.1.A.3.111 lollipop release
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I noticed when checking for updates to my phone (customized UK) last week there was a 26.3.A.0.131 marshmallow update for EE phones but when i checked last night the EE update had changed back to the previous 26.1.A.3.111 lollipop release
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Yeah, I have an EE phone. Got upgraded to 6.0 (via PC Companion, not OTA). Mic stopped working properly (people who called me couldn't hear me speaking) and the 5GHz radio disappeared (only found 2.4GHz networks) so I did a repair using Xperia Companion and it dropped the phone back to 5.0. I guess the release was a bit premature...
I've only got a notification on my phone that i need to connect it via PC Companion and there was a new update to install
I'm on Tesco Mobile (O2 Network) and I didn't receive the update via OTA so I flashed EE 6.0.1 using FlashTool (XperiFirm). Works great and you can uninstall all the pre-bundled EE apps!
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I am on three, and have not gotten the update yet.
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Three take forever to release updates, ended up flashing customized UK on my m2 when I got that and just about to do the same with my xa as there's a update out for customized UK but not for three's ftf
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GeXeH said:
I'm on Tesco Mobile (O2 Network) and I didn't receive the update via OTA so I flashed EE 6.0.1 using FlashTool (XperiFirm). Works great and you can uninstall all the pre-bundled EE apps!
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Did you have any issues with WiFi after flashing the EE one? I've flashed it twice and the WiFi has been awful (I really do mean awful).
shooi said:
Yeah, I have an EE phone. Got upgraded to 6.0 (via PC Companion, not OTA). Mic stopped working properly (people who called me couldn't hear me speaking) and the 5GHz radio disappeared (only found 2.4GHz networks) so I did a repair using Xperia Companion and it dropped the phone back to 5.0. I guess the release was a bit premature...
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Did you have any other issues with WiFi? It's the whole reason I cant flash the EE marshmallow (wifi is abysmal)
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Did you have any other issues with WiFi? It's the whole reason I cant flash the EE marshmallow (wifi is abysmal)
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I did a full repair of the phone (so clean install of 6.0.1) and so far it seems to be working fine. Wi-Fi seems no worse than it was before...
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Did you have any issues with WiFi after flashing the EE one? I've flashed it twice and the WiFi has been awful (I really do mean awful).
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I haven't noticed any difference, WiFi performance appears to be the same for me.
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I did a full repair of the phone (so clean install of 6.0.1) and so far it seems to be working fine. Wi-Fi seems no worse than it was before...
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By clean install did you mean with flashtool? I've done that twice and it still has WiFi problems. Is there anything you do different?
On Vodafone but phone isn't tied to any network and no update for me ota or PC companion . It's annoying that everyone else is getting updates but I'm still stuck on lollipop
Update available for download E2303 Customized UK via xperia companion. The phone is purchased from UK but i am living in Greece.
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Update available for download E2303 Customized UK via xperia companion. The phone is purchased from UK but i am living in Greece.
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A customised UK ftf will work in Greece and vice versa a customised UK ftf would work anywhere as long as it's for the correct model Xperia. Only real difference is the pre installed apps and some say 4g instead of lte when on a data connection.
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A customised UK ftf will work in Greece and vice versa a customised UK ftf would work anywhere as long as it's for the correct model Xperia. Only real difference is the pre installed apps and some say 4g instead of lte when on a data connection.
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Ok thanks
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I did a full repair of the phone
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1) Were you r00ted prior to the update?
So my other question is this to all M4 owners, anyone r00t 6.0 yet, or should I wait a bit longer for a r00t solution?
I really hate the bloat/crap/push/garbage that SONY crams into the phone.
***EDIT***
R00T TUT @ Youtube: https://youtu.be/jkWRC5mN_zs
One click R00T: https://www.oneclickroot.com/
My charge port broke last month.I sent it back to sony for repair running lollipop on Vodafone and it arrived back to me with marshmallow!!
Blow me, the port broke again in a week. Decided to take it to the shop this time. Collected it today (they couldn't fix it) and I'll be blowed, I get given a brand new carrier free m4 back on lollyflop.
Whas going on.....mustn't grumble but I've lost me marshmallows
Was running smoooothly too. Zero issues
Okay so I don't know if many of you will see this, but I've started a petition to fix this Marshmallow update permanently. I seriously can't believe the poor choices Sony make with their phones. This Marshmallow update was rushed in the end, and this phone has the potential to be better. Heating issue is kind of resolved, it doesn't heat up as it used to, but there is still a problem with the animations. Stamina mode is really bad, and no adoptable storage. If you want to make a change, then please sign the petition right here: https://www.change.org/p/sony-marshm...xperia-m4-aqua