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Xperia SP - downgrade version

murugan-senthil — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:52:48 GMT

Hi,

Please tell me how could i downgrade andriod version. i'm using latest version of andriod 4.3. Its taking too much memory. OS only occupying more than 600MB:smileycry::smileynot_talking:. When i restarted my phone also OS is taking more than 600MB. I want to downgrade andriod OS. Please explain how to do it.

Thanks.

Re: Xperia SP - downgrade version

murugan-senthil — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:57:18 GMT

I want use default andriod OS when i was bought this phone. I think Android version 4.1.2 and build # 12.0.A.2.254. Please help guys.... how to downgrade.

Re: Xperia SP - downgrade version

ShinOrochiX — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:01:48 GMT

I have had similar issues on 4.3 but there should be a bug fix on the way soon if your willing to wait. If not then use the following thread to downgrade.

http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z-ZL-ZR/How-to-manually-update-downgrade-root-2013-Xperias/td-p/298463

Re: Xperia SP - downgrade version

ait76 — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:45:46 GMT

What specific problems are you experiencing as a result of this lack of memory?

Re: Xperia SP - downgrade version

murugan-senthil — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 09:32:12 GMT

There is no specific problem. it's taking too much for the andriod os. phone camera got crashed and some many other issues:smileysad:. better im prefer go with andriod 4.1.2.

Re: Xperia SP - downgrade version

ShinOrochiX — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:51:39 GMT

I agree, free memory is a lot lower on 4.3, I have a rooted device and I've removed bloatware but still only get about 300mb free RAM on clean boot whilst on 4.1.2 I got about 450mb free RAM. Although imo the camera is a lot better on 4.3.

To downgrade follow the guide I posted previously or alternatively wait for a bug fix, info here.

Re: Xperia SP - downgrade version

Marish — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 19:41:56 GMT

I would suggest you to downgrade if you really don't rely on Wi-Fi cause it will give more frustration in 4.1