Android 2.3.4 update for Belgian Xperia Arc users?

[#1]

Hello,

I seem to be experiencing problems with Pc Companion AND my phone's software update option: I didn't get the August xLoud/DNLA/new themes update, nor am I getting any messages concerning the availability of Android 2.3.4, with the much awaited 3D panorama and swype functionality. I'm still stuck with 2.3.3 and the 3.0xxx build...

However, a friend of mine, who also lives in Belgium, DOES have the latest software. Is this just my phone, then? Should I completely re-install PC Companion? (though it's kind of weird that the arc can't find it on manual mode either...)

I must add that I take software update issues very seriously, and I am getting desperate for a way to update my phone - although I am not a big fan of rooting since it simply involves more steps and may lead to even more problems. I've only got my arc for six months now, and software updates should still be widely available this soon after its release, right?

Anyway, maybe my friend's wrong and she doesn't have 2.3.4 after all... OR my phone is broken, somehow? (I just want this new update and as far as the future is concerned, this'd better not happen again because there are plenty of Android phone manufacturers out there, not to mention that new iPhone is suddenly looking mighty appealing...)

[#2]

Hi Martha,

With regards to the SI numbers, can you share the list or is this SE internal information only?

[#3]

I'm also eagerly waiting for the 2.3.4 update. My Belgian Arc also skipped the previous August update too.

Thedroid, would it be possible to get your and your friends customization number?

You can get this from the service menu, accessible by typing:

*#*#7378423#*#*

in the dialer.

Mine is 1246-7056, which is according to this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1082368) a Luxemburg Generic firmware, although I bought my Arc in Belgium.

Regards,

Silas

[#4]

Hi Martha,

Can you tell when the update for customization number 1246-7056 will come?

Regards,

Silas

[#5]

This problem is not only for the ARC .. Neo and Ray have the same problem .. I would really love to see my Ray updated .. but still nothing

[#6]

I already got the update for my arc about a week ago...

[Uliwooly]

@FelipeL

Instead of SUS use PCC

PC Companion (PCC)

Bridge (for Mac)

Alternatives on How to backup Xperias

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/36355

[John-BR]

Hi FelipeL

Welcome to the Community.

Here's how to run the repair on PC Companion:

1. Install and open PC Companion then select Support Zone.
2. Phone Software Update.
3. Start.
4. Repair Phone
5. Continue
6. Accept data removal
7. Next
8. Wait for prepare
9. Select Phone
10. Follow the connection steps

And Bridge for Mac:

1. Launch Bridge for MAC without the handset connected.
2. On the Main Window select "Xperia > Repair Xperia Device".
3. Ensure the phone is charged and select "Ok" in the following window.
4. Select Continue on the following page.
5. Wait until the initialising step is finished the continue as below.

6 . Select your model of phone from the list that appears

7. Follow the connection steps that appear, ensuring that you are holding the relevant button down before during and after the connection phase until the update/repair begins.