topic Re: Problem updating Smart Connect in XPERIA archive

Problem updating Smart Connect

vortexco — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:18:29 GMT

Been waiting for the second ICS update for ages as when i had it, i was going to do a fresh install in my phone.

I currently have ICS build 4.1.A.0.562.

Last night i decided to repair install via update service regardless. Everything is fine appart from the Smart connect app.

When i try to update the app it downloads in full, then starts installing, then errors with "Package file was not signed correctly. Uninstall the previous copy of the app and try again."

I cannot uninstall the app as it is a built in app.

Any ideas?

P.S Anyone who is updating from GB to ICS is much better to fresh install than upgrade. Same as i would not upgrade a windows XP computer to windows 7, but reinstall fresh.

Thank you

Re: Problem updating Smart Connect

ArcSBlack — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:32:00 GMT

I guess you should update to the latest build:)4.1.B.0.587

Keep us updated!

Re: Problem updating Smart Connect

vortexco — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:38:41 GMT

I would love to as apparantly the Smart connect app is included in the firmware, but it has not yet been released for my SI number. I have a UK sim free phone.

Thank you

Re: Problem updating Smart Connect

ArcSBlack — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:46:54 GMT

Have you trird the manually do-it-yourself way? there is a dedicated thread here, on the forum...

Re: Problem updating Smart Connect

vortexco — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:49:09 GMT

I have seen the thread, but i do not want to root my phone, i would rather leave it and let he update come down naturally.

Thank you

Re: Problem updating Smart Connect

ArcSBlack — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:53:24 GMT

Well, if we're lucky we might get an update just before X-mas...

There are signs of activity:

New firmware (4.1.B.1.13) certified for 2011 Xperia handsets

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Re: Problem updating Smart Connect

Johan — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:38:04 GMT

I suggest that you await the .587 update, it fixes this issue.

Re: Problem updating Smart Connect

vortexco — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:46:15 GMT

Which no one can say if i am going to get it, or when??

Re: Problem updating Smart Connect

eldis_design — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:11:34 GMT

You don't have to root your phone, to flash stock .587 firmware.

Just download flashtool:

http://androxyde.github.com/

And then download stock .587 ftf file from web (you can find it easily), and flash it to your phone with Flashtool.

It's easy as cake believe me.

Re: Problem updating Smart Connect

gguzman — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:43:44 GMT

I have the same issue with smart connect, anyone knows if flashing the device with the 4.1.b.13 firmware works and solved this problem?

Re: Problem updating Smart Connect

vortexco — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:11:34 GMT

Yes it does. I am the original poster to this tread.

I rooted my phone changed the region, plugged it into my pc and pc companion offered it the lastest update.

It's always better to install fresh though, i don't care though as i a few months my contract is up and i have my eyes on the new Xperia Z!!

Re: Problem updating Smart Connect

gguzman — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:53:52 GMT

can you teach me how to flash /root the device please?