ICS Data Query

[Arnab]

Will the ICS update through the PCC when it does arrive in Xperia U wipe out all my data, music and apps from memory? What happened with PCC updates of Xperia S for ICS?

[Uliwooly]

it won't affect your internal memory, only your apps and apps memory (records on games, etc)

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[Arnab]

So will the apps have to be reinstalled or they will be fine, just the settings will be gone?

[Uliwooly]

settings, passwords will be gone, pictures, videos, music will remain

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[Arnab]

But the app itself will remain right? worried for the large games I downloaded, if I have to get them again it would be quite a bit of data usage. but if only the settings and scores go away, then its fine.

[Uliwooly · Accepted solution]

no, the apps will be gone, you will have to re-download them from the market, same with games, unless the app and games came pre-loaded with the phone.

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[Arnab]

Well that was my query exactly. Thanks for answering. Btw do you own an Xperia U? Wanted to have a discussion if we should really update it. I have some free time in my hand and am reading in depth about the android scenario for last 2 days. Cant really decide to update or not.Can we backup the apps in any way without rooting? Is the ICS really worth all this?

[Uliwooly]

from the 2012 Xperias I have the Xperia S, you can use the link bellow to backup your phone, but you don't backup the app itself but a list of apps that you have so you will have to redownload them but it'll be a lot easier as you just have to tap on accept

this might come handy

Update Service (SUS)

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

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

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[Uliwooly]

if you want to root or debrand check this thread

How to manually update 2012 Xperias to android 4.0.4 build number 6.1.A.0.452

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41609

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[Arnab]

Thnx a ton.