Xperia S software update really slow

[#1]

I'm finally able to update my phone software from 6.0.A.3.67 to .71 or whatever the latest software is, which is apparently supposed to take about 30 minutes, but I've now given up for the second time after having my phone plugged into my netbook for 8 hours!  The first time I tried it was plugged in for about 3 1/2 hours, both times it just gets stuck on the 'prepare' bit, the status bar gets to the end, but just sits there.  What can I do to get this update?  Thanks.

[Uliwooly]

try SUS

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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[#3]

I've just checked and the latest software I can get is 6.0.A.3.75, not .71.

Thanks for those suggestions, I'll give them a go.

[Uliwooly]

that's still android 2.3.7

the latest update it's android 4.0.4

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[Uliwooly]

if you don't want to wait until it's available in your network/country

1st backup your current firmware

then

2nd manually update

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

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

once it's available you can flash back to your original firmware and use PCC or SUS to update to ICS

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[#6]

The SUS worked, thanks for your help

[Uliwooly]

Anytime

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