Cpu load issue

[#1]

Now, im rather new to android phones but i got the xperia play 4g from att. Its running the latest available release.

The issue is the cpu is at constant 100% usage. After looking around i found out that part of the kernel is taking around 80% of total cpu usage (running non stop). The file is located at system/bin/lidswitchd... Because its kernel you cant turn it off, so my question is does anyone know what its responsible for? maybe knowing what it does, illl be able to fix it.

[Uliwooly]

to get the latest update you need to debrand your phone, AT&T is really slow on releasing updates to their phones, so even if the latest update its available for SIM free phones or European networks AT&T won't release it

go to settings -> about phone and check

Android Version and Build Number

[Uliwooly]

The latest update for the Play is

http://talk.sonyericsson.com/message/142139#142139

2.3.4

4.0.2.A.0.62

[#4]

yes sorry wasnt aware of that, the build is 3.0.1.B.0.270... but wont changing the rom void my warranty? (its fairy new phone)

[Uliwooly]

yes it does, unless you flashback the original ROM

but you can try to see if AT&T has released any new update

1) backup everything

then

2)

Update Service (SEUS)

http://dl-www.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/110/61/1309763183/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.7.13.exe

don't forget to mark the Correct & Helpful Answers

[Uliwooly · Accepted solution]

Make sure you backup everything

Settings -> privacy -> Back up my data and Automatic restore should be selected

and also

don't forget to mark the Correct & Helpful Answers

Use one of these links to download the

Backup & Restore app

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193802

or

http://www.elita-clan.com/downloads/backup_and_restore_v010935.apk

http://www.elita-clan.com/downloads/backup_and_restore_v010935.apkor
http://www.mediafire.com/?1n07llajeaoo03y

How to install it

You need to

go to settings -> applications -> check unknown sources

download IO File Manager

https://market.android.com/details?id=org.openintents.filemanager&feature=search_result

download the backup & restore app, transfer it to your SD card, use OI file manager to find it -> tap on it -> install it

Contacts

just to play it safe sync your contacts w/ google if you haven't already

open your phonebook

press MENU button -> tap on Send Contacts -> select all -> send it to your email

on your computer

-> download the file -> go to your gmail -> click on contacts -> click on more actions -> on the drop down menu click on "import" -> choose the file -> and click import

Apps

Don't worry so much about backing up your apps

on your computer go to

market.android.com -> log in -> click on My Library -> and send all your apps to your phone

SMS/MMS

if you don't want to use the backup & restore app then

Install "backup SMS" to back up your SMS and MMS to your Gmail

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.zegoggles.smssync&feature=search_result

or your SMS use

"backup & restore SMS"

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&feature=search_result

or for your MMS use "Save MMS"

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.schwimmer.android.mmsextract&feature=search_result

Call Logs

And for call logs this is great

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.yang.android.ansta