xperia sp 4.3 problem after updating

[Bundy]

After doing the 4.3 update I have the following issues:

1. my home screen has a wide red band at the top with the words 'Could not load widget'

2. I note the phone takes a lot longer to start after being turned off.

I have tried using PC companion to repair, but I get the message the phone is fine, with latest updates & repair is not an option.

Thanks for any ideas for a fix.

[_alexdon_]

Download sony update service and also attempt a repair.

[Bundy]

OK I could now do a repair which appears to have fixed the problem, thanks.

Any ideas how to turn off or delete the Sony Select feed that now appears in the middle of the screen?

[Heavyhms]

The best option is to make a backup of only sms, contact and bookmarks via Sony Pc Companion and make a hard reset . I had also some problems after update: restoring to default totally fixed my issues

[XperiaNow · Accepted solution]

Press the Sony feed with your finger and keep pressing the picture while dragging it to the trash can which will appear at the bottom of the screen.

[Bundy]

Yes that worked. Thanks for the tip

[q2]

Many have the same problem after updating