topic Re: Should I update? in XPERIA archive

Should I update?

manoj4986 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:28:12 GMT

I have a notification to update to 6.2.B.0.200 jelly bean update.

Are there are lot of issues with this update?

Will it make my phone worse after update which is still on ICS?

Please let me know should I update or not based on all the users experience?

Thanks & Regards,

Manoj

Re: Should I update?

getandrew — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:13:35 GMT

Only issue is Camera and nothing else, i think you from india when updating do a clean install, factory reset and install. do it from SUS below is the link to download

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

Regards,

Andrew

Re: Should I update?

manoj4986 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:51:27 GMT

6.2.B.0.211, Is it out in India?

Isnt it better to update directly to 211 if it will get released in a week or so?

Re: Should I update?

manoj4986 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:53:48 GMT

1 more thing updating through sony companion has issues?

Re: Should I update?

roshko1991 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:42:47 GMT

I think not. Although I prefer using Sony Update Service

About "should you update?" I think there is a lot of advantages and disadvanteges in this update and is up to you whether you like it more than ICS. I personally prefer ICS because video recording works perfect (I use it regularly), there is no purple tint when I use flash, gaming is more smooth as well as HDMI, "Tools" widget have Auto-sync option and etc. So if you use all this stuff regularly I suggest you to skip this update. But if this things don't bother you then you will like this update. The interface is smooth, Small apps are great, swipe unlock is better, Google Now, better Sony media apps, option to add/remove desktops and to change home desktop, Extended Standby mode, WAY FASTER Wi-Fi Connect than before (maybe 3 times faster), taking pictures while shooting video and etc. You decide

Re: Should I update?

de-es — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:30:56 GMT

getandrew wrote:

Only issue is Camera and nothing else

wat? really? You must be a very lucky person to pretend not to notice other bugs

Re: Should I update?

getandrew — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:05:07 GMT

Hi de-es,

Like i said i didn't face any bugs like 2g or wifi issue and never faced in older version also, after udating to JB faced screen unlocking issue found a thrid party screen lock is causing the issue after uninstalling now it's working fine, whenever i update i will do factory reset and will untick all backup and automatic restore option. and battery backup also now improved lot after a week, and some say heating issue but i feel it got reduced comparing to ics and Sony has changed the kernel which i really love it.

I'm facing only camera issues, but now i'm not able to take good shots where i used to take lot of photos, only in normal mode it's coming good now.

Regards,

Andrew

Re: Should I update?

webbo1966 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:07:42 GMT

Go ahead and update. My camera improved significantly in focusing and low light.

I'd definately suggest using Sony Update Servoce instead of PC Companion. It freed up storage with this fresh install by SUS, instead of an overlap/update through PCC.

Back up contacts, settings, etc. It kept my pics and music, messages and some of my prefs, contacts and settings I had to restore. Restoring was difficult, and eventually only worked if I did 1 thing at a time. Example, contacts, then settings, etc.

Runs much smoother than ICS. Battery better too, but after a couple of days of poor battery performance.

Neither the update nor the fresh install is perfect though. Google now just lists weather and time to get home. Google voice search turns web browsing into a speaking machine, reading the entire page out loud - very irritating. One other gripe, is that when I turn off the phone, it defaults some settings and removes some apps from the desktop. On restart, I have to restore pref's for wallpaper, keyboard and the notification bar, as well as replace removed app shortcuts.

Allow at least a couple of hours to backup, install and restore, and enjoy.

Re: Should I update?

roshko1991 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:45:30 GMT

getandrew wrote:

Like i said i didn't face any bugs like 2g or wifi issue and never faced in older version also

Who said anything about 2g and wifi issues? I don't have such problems too. But you can't deny the other issues I mentioned above because many will confirm them. I forgot to mention: lack of 3D sweep panorama and the fact that some widgets dissapear every reboot are also JB disadvantages. I wouldn't risk to void my warranty without reason (I say that because I downgraded to ICS)

Re: Should I update?

roshko1991 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:54:22 GMT

webbo1966 wrote:

I'd definately suggest using Sony Update Servoce instead of PC Companion. It freed up storage with this fresh install by SUS, instead of an overlap/update through PCC.

Updating with PC Companion+Factory reset do the same thing as Sony Update Service so it doesn't matter which one you will use just remember to do backup before and factory reset+internal storage wipe after. It will make you phone like out of the box and you will assure that the bugs you will face aren't caused by junk.

Re: Should I update?

getandrew — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:10:33 GMT

roshko1991 wrote:

Who said anything about 2g and wifi issues? I don't have such problems too.

Most of the people say 2g and wifi is the major issue you can find out in the complete jelly bean discussion thread whereas i never had any issue with 2g or wifi i feel it's fast comparing to ICS, thats the main reason they released .211 update but they didn't clear the camera bug, like you said i'm not loosing any widget when i restart my phone, r u using any app to move your application that will cause this issue. only opera shortcut used to disappear after updating the app i'm not getting that issue now.

Regards,

Andrew

Re: Should I update?

roshko1991 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:19:24 GMT

Do you use any paid software from Google Play? Because it seems only happens with paid apps. I have 2 paid apps: Smart Tools and Asphalt 7. I have problems only with this 2 apps. For example: Smart Tools flashlight widget disappears after every restart. Asphalt 7 doesn't have widgets but when I place it's shotcut in a folder it disappears too after every restart.

With all my respect but please stop lying people that there isn't more issues besides video recording (it refers to all who claim so).

Re: Should I update?

getandrew — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:52:54 GMT

Hi roshko,

I'm not using smart tools so i don't know about it, and i don't need to lie about anything coz i'm not going to get anything from it, and people without diagonising just like that they say issue with phone,firmware like that, coz all the issues i replied in this forum mostly happen with mis handling, hardware issues or some thrid party apps causing it. even i had screen unlocking issue where i found it caused by screen lock app, please understand ppl or not that dump to belive anything we say.

Regards,

Andrew

Re: Should I update?

getandrew — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:04:44 GMT

They are releasing another update in july 2nd week, if you want wait or update to .211

Re: Should I update?

roshko1991 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:14:29 GMT

As you can see most of the issues I mentioned above have nothing to do with "mis handling, hardware issues or some thrid party apps causing it". They occurs with completely clean phone after Sony Update Service upgrade+Factory reset+Internal storage erase. I reverted to ICS and now I don't have any of the issues mentioned above so "mis handling, hardware issues or some thrid party apps causing it" isn't option. I'm a little bit confused - if you not going to get anything from it why you keep denying the obvious

Re: Should I update?

manoj4986 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:44:01 GMT

Is the 2g issues noticed with vodafone too?

Internet access is priority for me, As I need in emergeny to square off my positions in stock market. Can't afford it not working for a day too..

Hopefully there are no issues with gps system working?

Seeing people responses of the issues with updates, its really a big turn off. I am not sure how many of existing customers will stick to sony in future for their next purchase.

Whats the procedure to revert back to ICS post upgrade if there are issues with JB?

Re: Should I update?

roshko1991 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:31:05 GMT

manoj4986 wrote:

Whats the procedure to revert back to ICS post upgrade if there are issues with JB?

It's very easy actually

Don't forget to backup first: http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/220500#220500

See this topic for further info: http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/220499#220499

Re: Should I update?

uber_cool — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:47:05 GMT

adrew plz gve me the link to this statement plz thanks bro

Re: Should I update?

roshko1991 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:38:34 GMT

I'm not Andrew but here it is the statement: http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/489404#489404

Re: Should I update?

getandrew — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:03:51 GMT

Hey uber_cool,

find the link below

http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/06/17/new-xperia-s-update-landing-in-early-july-to-fix-nfc-issues/

and did you found any screen lock app after that:smileywink:

regards,

Andrew