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My mk16i running ICS retstarts randomly.
This tends to happen while talking or even in standby mode.
what can i do to resolve this issue?
Try to solve the problem with SEUS (http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/update-service/) or make a factory reset and then upgrade again (I'm sure you don't have make it BEFORE upgrading, uh? ) 
after upgrading to ICS i repaired the phone via se pc suite.
i haven't tried SEUS yet.
will the phone get completely formatted after repairing via SEUS?
Yes, SEUS result in the loss of data such as contacts, messages stored, installed applications and so on. Everything that exists in the memory of the phone will be erased. Once installed and launched, the will start searching for updates. After a while you'll be presented with a complete list of phones. Choose your smartphone from the list and continue. You will be asked to begin the restore process of the phone. After you have started the procedure, "The" will download and install the latest ROM journal available for your smartphone.
whats the difference betweem SEUS and the SONY PC Companion update service and Update Center that available on the phone?
SUS = sony update service it's a lot more reliable and faster to update than PCC = PC companion
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
Alternatives on How to backup Xperias
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/36355
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