Xperia Play 2.3.4 Update 4.0.1.A.0.283

[uliwooly-wooly]

Thanx XDA forum

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1269845

or

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276666

or

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1221105

download FlashTool

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=92074

Install it and you will see  5 folders

                                   Custom

                                   Drivers

                                   Firmwares

                                   Loaders

                                   X10Flasher_lib

take the firmware to the  "Firmwares" folder

click on X10FlashTool (Application)

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

I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG!!!

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----------------------------------------OPTION 1 - Install *.ftf files1. Install Flashtool 2. Copy the *.ftf files that you `ve downloaded earlier to firmwares folder from Flashtool.3. Click "Flash" button from flashtool and select the *.ftf file firmware and click "OK"4. Relax and wait a while. When the proccess is completed you will get a popup message (don`t click on that!!!)

5.a. Unplug your USB cable from the PC

b. Power off your phone and plug the USB into the phone
c. Press back button and keep your finger on button
d. Plug USB cable into your PC whilst holding down the back button on your phone
e. A green LED will appear
f. The process will automatically detect your phone and start flashing

g. When "Found at USB/........" appear on flash tool you may release"back button", sit down, relaxand wait.

Hope this is helpful to you

6. IF the "Start Flashing" message appear everything`s ok if not...repeat. Sitdown and relax (again )

7. When last message appear unplug/plug USB cable

8. DONNE

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Ricardo Rendeiro

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[#2]

uliwooly-wooly,

Thanks so mcuh for the information.

I went on and read the update at the blog on Sony phone site.

Indeed they (Sony announce and confirmed that the whole family of Xperia will get upgrade to ICS

I saw many  users were estatic on hearing that, good reason to be.

Looking forward.

But Just hope that, rooted phone does't cause the phone to get bricked in the process when the time comes for upgrading to ICS

I am also keen to mod my phone to have Bravia Engine.  XDA  forum posted method to make " Xperia Play" to be  Bravia Engine capable.

But the method seems complicating  for my level of knowledge.

I actually roote dthe phone and unroot it back

As I find that, if  We are unsure about what can be remove from the root and what not to remove better not do it

However, the upgrade (at your own risk but many at xda forum comfirm that the method works) but the basic requirement is that, the phone first of all must be a rooted one.

Rooted but without unlock the bootloader can be found on xda forum.

There is an Automatic process  using a software written by a  contributor there They very expert in scripting.

Those must be hard core programmers. Really salute them.

I won't be suprise if they  (xda sony play forum) offer way and resources to update to PLAY to  ICS  before Sony offcially  does it. 

Like the Bravia Engine thing....... they are so dan good man.

[uliwooly-wooly]

Anytime

[#4]

I just purchased xperia play and checked the model n others, which are

Model: R800i

Android version: 2.3.4

Build number: 4.0.2.A.0.42

I also checked through PC companion and it shows that my phone is up to date. Is this firmware lattest and better than the currently installed. I have downloaded the firmware and installed flashtool as well. But just wanted to know that is it any better to try this firmware in your link. Many thanks in advance for any help.

[uliwooly-wooly]

there is a new build number 4.0.2.A.0.58, as soon as I get the ftf file I'll upload it

[Uliwooly]

let me make it simpler

download the apk on your computer, send it to yourself through email, make sure you send it to your Gmail

now on your phone

go to settings -> applications -> check unknown sources

wait for the email, once  you get the email, open it, and instead of downloading the attachment it will allow you to install it, voila, done

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

[#7]

wow this seems easy... any requirements before I do this?

[Uliwooly]

yes, go to this thread, watch the videos and enjoy

Xperia Play 2.3.4 minor update 4.0.2.A.0.62

http://talk.sonyericsson.com/thread/29378

you can always "like" the thread(s)

[#9]

does this upgrade make x-play lose the games? cause i cant play the sims, madden, star battalion, and crash bandicot anymore.

[#10]

No, the upgrade comes with a few more games besides.  The Bruce Lee game is rather fun, albeit in a Mortal Kombat kinda way.

The 2.3.4/4.0.x release is stable, works really well, and is a bit faster in response than the 2.3.3/3.x.

FlashTool can easily put it on your device.  2.3.4 IS NOT ROOTABLE!!!  So if you want root, don't load it on your device.

The only problems I had with it is that any of the face buttons on the phone will wake it up.  Major contributor to pocket dialing.  Any inbound calls will unlock the face of the phone.  Major problem if you ask me.  And there is an issue where you will make a call and the user on the end of the line will not hear you.  Particularly on the R800at's.

I'll not load it on mine.  I can't have it pocket dialing 911 on me, nor have communication issues.  My dealings with law enforcement and with critical, emergancy needs at home preclude my consideration for the 2.3.4.

If you want good fast interface and great game play - load it.  Otherwise my vote is don't do it.

[#11]

Update: the 2.3.4 I loaded was for the R800i onto a R800at.  It works great as far as speed and most things android, but when it comes to the internet - forget it.  I tried all manner of APN settings and it was hit or miss.  Sometimes I would get 3Mb, sometimes I'd be lucky to get past 700k.  Usually I'm above 3M for my area.  Also missing was the H+ indicator, which tells me something isn't right.

Need a "pure" 2.3.4 for the R800at.  If anyone has one, please send me the link so I can download and try it.