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How to "manually" update Xperia Active ST17i/a 2.3.4 build number 4.0.2.A.0.62

Thanx again XDA Forum & Jozinek

http://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=20113

Manufacturer:Sony MobileModel #:ST17i (AAD-3880121-BV)Supported Technologies

and Frequency Bands:GSM: 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS FDD: Band I/Band VIII

HW Version	SW Version	Request Type	Date Certified
A	4.0.2.A.0.69	ECO	Feb 24, 2012
A	4.0.2.A.0.62	ECO	Dec 20, 2011
A	4.0.2.A.0.61	ECO	Dec 12, 2011
A	4.0.2.A.0.58	ECO	Oct 21, 2011
A	4.0.2.A.0.42	ECO	Oct 7, 2011
A	4.0.1.A.0.284	ECO	Sep 16, 2011
A	4.0.1.A.0.283	ECO	Sep 16, 2011
A	4.0.1.A.0.266	Variant	Sep 12, 2011

uliwooly-wooly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9VnDu60smE

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uliwooly-wooly

1st Backup everything

2nd you can NOT root the new update unless you change to an old kernel

3rd follow the steps bellow to flash your phone (remember I'm not responsible if anything happen to your phone and this "might" void your warranty)

4th enjoy

it's useful to have

Sony Update Service (SUS)

http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/Software%20Downloads/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.12.5.exe

download FlashTool

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746

or

http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/

Install it and you will see 5 folders

Custom

Drivers

Firmwares

Loaders

X10Flasher_lib

take the firmware to the "Firmwares" folder http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1451988

click on Falsh

Press Ok

it will ask you to connect your phone on Flashmode (turn off your phone, press the back button, then connect the USB) press OK

This is an step by step guide

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uliwooly-wooly

Make sure you backup everything

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

and also

SMS/MMS/Call Logs

Install "backup SMS+" to back up your SMS, MMS and Call Logs to your Gmail

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

or just SMS use

"backup & restore SMS"

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

or just MMS use "Save MMS"

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

Call Logs (Just call logs)

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

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

Backup & Restore app (will backup your SMS, MMS, Call Logs, Settings, Apps, Contacts)

Use one of these links to download the

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

download the app, transfer it to your SD card

Download Apk Manager

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.magmamobile.app.apkinstaller&hl=en

open "Apk Manager" and voila select the apps that you wan't to install

Apps