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how to downgrade version 2.3

vui — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:06:56 GMT

may i know how to downgrade my sony xperia s to version 2.3

Re: how to downgrade version 2.3

Garret141 — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:35:37 GMT

Official, I don't know but un-official you can do it by Flashtool.

Follow this http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/34424

Re: how to downgrade version 2.3

vui — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:40:45 GMT

seem like downgrade need to do many things LOL~!!!!!!:smileyshocked: but i will give it a try ... if i fail the step =.= my sony xperia s will become brick ???

Re: how to downgrade version 2.3

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:42:39 GMT

For offcially downgrade you need to visit sony service centre or else use flashtool.

Re: how to downgrade version 2.3

Garret141 — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:59:20 GMT

It looks more dificult than it is. But if you're afraid or you're not very fimiliar with windows and computers than don't do it.

- Download flashtool and update here http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+%28Ericsson%29%2FSE+Xperia+S+%28LT26i%29%2FSTOCK+ROMS

- Go to link above and go to GB folder. Download firmware you want. for example LT26I- CE1 or LT26I Generic NL or pre-rooted ones.

- Install flashtool and update.

- unzip firmware in "firmware" folder of flashtool. C:\Flashtool\firmware\

- run flashtool. press flash and choose right firmware like LT26I....CE1 for example

- press OK, follow instructions.

- connect youre phone while pressing volume down.

- when flash is done, unplug phone and press power button. Wait a few minutes.

Watch tutorial here which is almost same as Xperia S http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/172487#172487

Re: how to downgrade version 2.3

Thommo — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:14:44 GMT

This link may describe it better and show you just how easy it is http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/03/26/debrand-your-xperia-s-tutorial/

If you need other firmware then I have quite a few on my Google drive - Leave a reply and I'll add the link to it

Re: how to downgrade version 2.3

Uliwooly — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:18:12 GMT

How to manually update 2012 Xperias to android 4.0.4 & downgrade

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41609

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Re: how to downgrade version 2.3

Garret141 — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:34:44 GMT

Nice tutorial

Re: how to downgrade version 2.3

vui — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 05:54:42 GMT

today i just wan to flash my sony xperia s =.= '''' but the logs say plz make sure you are not in the mtp mode .... wat tat mean

Re: how to downgrade version 2.3

Uliwooly — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:02:50 GMT

Flashtool will work just fine

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Re: how to downgrade version 2.3

vui — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:09:16 GMT

first time flash my phone abit scary =.= '''''' thx for all the help from Garret 14 uliwooly and thommo >.< hope it will success

Re: how to downgrade version 2.3

Uliwooly — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:11:21 GMT

Anytime

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Re: how to downgrade version 2.3

vui — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:33:52 GMT

many error come out after the flash =.= '''' it show the process android, process,acore has stopped unexpectedly please try again ...... and the process android.process.media has stopped unexpectedly please try again ... wat happend T_T

Re: how to downgrade version 2.3

Thommo — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:05:50 GMT

I take it you downgraded from ICS to GB and if you did - did you leave the box ticked to wipe data if not then as I did you will get these problems and error and force close pop ups - All I did was backup what I wantwed to keep and leave or tick the box wipe data and then flash, Problem solved it will not wipe your SD data ie music photo's but thats not to say that it won't

Re: how to downgrade version 2.3

Uliwooly — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 19:23:47 GMT

repair it with SUS

Update Service (SUS)

http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/

http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/Software%20Downloads/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.12.5.exe

Alternatives on How to backup Xperias

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/36355

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Re: how to downgrade version 2.3

decruze — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:21:58 GMT

I know of a guaranteed way, but it will void your warranty. Go to forum.xda-developers.com, search for your phone, follow guides to root your phone, then find a Shipped Sony LT26i/Xperia S Rom and flash it.

Re: how to downgrade version 2.3

vui — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:12:27 GMT

thx for everyone help ....... after i master reset everything in the phone , the error never pop up again ==....... i think next time flash a phone must backup everything , contact , msg , apps , etc then should be no proplem =X .... finally i know how to flash a phone T_T ,,,thanks everyone for helping me

Re: how to downgrade version 2.3

Uliwooly — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:09:36 GMT

Anytime, enjoy your phone and flashaway

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