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Number in list, no update notification

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:21:32 GMT

Hello!

I really want ICS on my phone and luckily my number is in the list, my phone is also free of handy provider branding, because i bought it in a shop without contract.

But sadly i haven't got any update notification to ICS neither in Sony Compagnion nor in the Update app on the SXS.

Greetings

M.H.

Edit: I am from Austria.

Re: Number in list, no update notification

Uliwooly — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:29:45 GMT

did you tried SUS

Sony Update Service (SUS)

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

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Re: Number in list, no update notification

TicklingLaser — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:49:42 GMT

Neither do I 2734, we will have to wait till the traffic towards the server is less I think. Tried with SUSand Companion. 2.7 is good for now. But if you really want it now there is a manual way but it'll void warrenty.

Re: Number in list, no update notification

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:12:55 GMT

Yes i know that manual way but i dont want to loose the waranty..

On the whole I dont understand why it's so hard to provide an update for unbranded phones, whats the problem?

Remebering the PSP Firmware Updates it was possible to download the Image simply from the website and install it immediately after the relase.

Re: Number in list, no update notification

Uliwooly — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:15:31 GMT

I don't know if Sony is doing the same but some user posted a link, samsung is releasing updates to their SIM free phones at the end, their reasoning is that they will test the networks with the branded phones and then release it to the unbranded phones, sony hasn't said anything about this

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Re: Number in list, no update notification

TicklingLaser — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:27:00 GMT

As far as I know is flashing the only manual way, I have a branded phone(T-mobile Netherlands btw where are you from> same SI number is same region?)

I read a comment from uliwooly that servers were overloaded (no surprise to be honest)

If I find something I'll post it.

Re: Number in list, no update notification

Uliwooly — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:29:08 GMT

this is how to manually update

http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/220527

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Re: Number in list, no update notification

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:13:34 GMT

Unfortunately you are not the only one. When I get my phone connected to the PC it also shows that the update is not released even though my phone is on the list.

Maybe they are saving unbraded phones for last? I'm unsure.

Re: Number in list, no update notification

dime — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 04:03:39 GMT

I have same problem my SI number is in the list but there is no update why ?

Re: Number in list, no update notification

Uliwooly — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 04:11:01 GMT

the servers are overloaded just be patient

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Re: Number in list, no update notification

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 07:38:10 GMT

If I update my phone following this tutorial and don't root it.

http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/06/21/xperia-s-users-download-ics-now-ftf-file-now-available/

Will i loose warranty?

One thing in general, we all knew our phone will only be upgradeable to ICS, because of the label on the box, the phone got delivered in, but not when. What I find REALLY RIDICULOUS is that Sony announces several dates for the release of ICS, but isn't capable of satisfying them. Why they don't prepare properly (rent extra servers etc..) and release then a realistic date, they could really comply with.

Re: Number in list, no update notification

almightybong — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 07:51:51 GMT

Hi, Madrate,

I did exactly that and it worked fine, but upgrade at your own risk. I read from that blog as well that what you'll be flashing is stock firmware, which means that if you're successful, no one would even know that you flashed it. Someone from Sony PH confirmed this, if you read the comments on the link you provided. The steps from that site came from XDA, I believe, and you'll see that there's a note that it does not root your phone or unlock the bootloader. If you follow the steps carefully, you'll be good to go.

However, please also remember that if during the process you have caused damage to the phone, then it will not be covered by warranty. I recommend waiting for the OTA update, but if you want to enjoy the experience now, you have the option to flash. Remember to backup everything before you do.

On the other hand, I disagree with your comment that Sony announced a date and they did not deliver. First, Sony never specified an exact date, that I am really sure of. They said that it would be at the latter part of Q2. We are still in Q2 so I guess they are pretty spot on. Secondly, they also mentioned that the rollout will begin by then, meaning not all of the phones are gonna get it all at the same time. I think uli has already provided us the reasonable logic behind this and I agree with him.