Software Update 6.0.A.3.73

Graham1275 · April 7th, 2012, 03:31 AM

Morning Guys,

This update is now available via PC Companion, so no need to do anything manually if you're not confident. Just connect your phone and follow the on screen instructions. Doesn't require any knowledge.

Connected my handset last night to change some bits and received the notification.

Took about 20 mins or so. Not had chance to figure out what difference it's made yet, but I'll have a mess later.

Kaylesh · April 7th, 2012, 04:11 AM

Thanks for the heads up Graham.. Just finished doing the update myself.. So we shall see what the differences are if any visable ones that is..

Tyseyh · April 7th, 2012, 04:13 AM

Let us know what it does.

Prso9 · April 7th, 2012, 04:37 AM

I have 6.0.A.3.67 and when I connected my phone to PC Campanion it says my phone is up to date

Tyseyh · April 7th, 2012, 06:04 AM

That is a bit weird, we are all in the UK, but mine too says it is up-to-date.

What networks you on?
Im on Orange.

Graham1275 · April 7th, 2012, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyseyh

That is a bit weird, we are all in the UK, but mine too says it is up-to-date.

What networks you on?
Im on Orange.

I'm on Orange too.

Graham1275 · April 7th, 2012, 06:26 AM

Don't know why this would make a difference but I did uncheck USB Debugging in Development and and checked Unknown Sources in Applications. That seemed to make it bring up the alert.

Tyseyh · April 7th, 2012, 06:35 AM

I tried that, it installed more drivers but then still says it's not available.

bayhota · April 7th, 2012, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Prso9

I have 6.0.A.3.67 and when I connected my phone to PC Campanion it says my phone is up to date

seem as, but bought mine sim free, though using o2

Graham1275 · April 7th, 2012, 06:41 AM

Strange you should say that mate. I keep having an intermittent driver problem.

Sometimes I plug the phone into the computer and it's fine and connects instantly as you'd expect.

Other times it tells me there's a driver problem, tries to fix it, fails miserably and refuses to connect or do anything else.

Sorted it earlier by disconnecting everything, removing hardware and software from the laptop, deleting the drivers and then starting again like I'd never connected. To be fair I really can't be bothered doing that frequently....

Any suggestions/thoughts?

davethorp · April 7th, 2012, 07:38 AM

No update here either. I'm on an O2 Xperia S that has been debranded with 6.0.A.3.67 UK generic firmware

Prso9 · April 7th, 2012, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyseyh

That is a bit weird, we are all in the UK, but mine too says it is up-to-date.

What networks you on?
Im on Orange.

I'm Orange too

Tyseyh · April 7th, 2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Graham1275

Strange you should say that mate. I keep having an intermittent driver problem.

Sometimes I plug the phone into the computer and it's fine and connects instantly as you'd expect.

Other times it tells me there's a driver problem, tries to fix it, fails miserably and refuses to connect or do anything else.

Sorted it earlier by disconnecting everything, removing hardware and software from the laptop, deleting the drivers and then starting again like I'd never connected. To be fair I really can't be bothered doing that frequently....

Any suggestions/thoughts?

That is a bit weird, just see how it goes for now. Sounds daft but you plug it into the same USB port, right?

I guess that update is for Unbranded phones then. Mine doesn't come with the Orange Crap installed, but i don't have an update yet so i assume mines branded.

Tyseyh · April 11th, 2012, 04:18 AM

What's the updates effects being like?
I still don't have it.

filatelisti · April 11th, 2012, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyseyh

What's the updates effects being like?
I still don't have it.

Battery improves significantly. Took the phone off charger at 7AM and after few calls, emails, sms' and short internet browsing at 1PM I still find 92% of the juice left! (Before update with similar usage I would find me in sub 80%) Sure using display more would drain it harder but still a big improvement! The phone tells me it still has almost two days of charge left. Nice nice!

Tyseyh · April 11th, 2012, 08:07 AM

Jealous..

gabbyevs · April 11th, 2012, 02:13 PM

does this have to be done through a usb or can it jsut be done ota?

Tyseyh · April 11th, 2012, 02:32 PM

i hear its via the Companion program.

gabbyevs · April 12th, 2012, 03:20 AM

oh i cant use that ive got sony bridge for mac

gabbyevs · April 12th, 2012, 03:33 AM

just plugged in and its saying no update avaiable on sony bridge

im on orange debranded btw

Tyseyh · April 12th, 2012, 04:09 AM

Same here

gabbyevs · April 12th, 2012, 04:29 AM

Just spoke to sony online they say its by network although that doesnt help as others on the same as us have it-and to keep checking

Tyseyh · April 12th, 2012, 04:33 AM

Wonder if it's because of branded phones.

Mines locked to Orange but I don't see any Branding. The box doesn't say Orange like my Desire does.

gabbyevs · April 12th, 2012, 06:14 AM

mine isnt locked though unless you mean contract phones rather than sim free

Tyseyh · April 12th, 2012, 06:18 AM

Bought mine on Contract

Prso9 · April 12th, 2012, 07:03 AM

I bought mine on contract through Dial-a-phone, so mine is not branded either.

Wish I could hurry up and get ICS as well

powerkiter · April 12th, 2012, 07:41 AM

Mines still on .62 and on 3 network... Tried PC companion and nothing even tried doing a repair and nothing from that either

gabbyevs · April 12th, 2012, 08:04 AM

Looks like we'll just have to wait

Tyseyh · April 12th, 2012, 09:20 AM

:-(

philstone · April 16th, 2012, 03:49 AM

Anyone with any more signs of .73 update? My battery life is killing it for me - at this rate I'll have to go back to my iP4..

Been looking at flashing .73 from another region - apparently it'd be fine - has anyone got any recommendations?

Cheers

gabbyevs · April 16th, 2012, 08:31 AM

i dont know much about flashing etc but solved my battery prob by switching to just one network mode rather than dual

Tyseyh · April 16th, 2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by gabbyevs

i dont know much about flashing etc but solved my battery prob by switching to just one network mode rather than dual

I did that now mine is sorted.
Would still like the update though

philstone · April 17th, 2012, 04:49 AM

I flashed mine to CET Generic yesterday - massive improvement in battery performance and so far no side effects..

Tyseyh · April 17th, 2012, 02:20 PM

What's your average battery life? Including screen on time.

MetalGearMantis · April 18th, 2012, 04:29 AM

Where did you get CET Genaric mate?

Del1701 · April 18th, 2012, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MetalGearMantis

Where did you get CET Genaric mate?

As a new user I can't post links, but you can find all the latest .73 firmwares in the xperia s section, I flashed the Singapore generic .73 a couple of weeks ago and it is a massive improvement in battery life over .67. I just wished sony would pull their finger out and release .73 generic for the uk.

MetalGearMantis · April 18th, 2012, 04:53 AM

thanks for the reply i must try that one

Del1701 · April 18th, 2012, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MetalGearMantis

thanks for the reply i must try that one

Sorry forgot to put in xperia s section of xda

my bad, but there are also a few european generic ones there to and apparently the norwegian one is supposed to be very good to, I might try that one myself over the weekend

MetalGearMantis · April 18th, 2012, 09:52 AM

yeah let me know how you get on with it pal

electro machin · April 18th, 2012, 11:17 AM

my devies is a sim free
i want to know if i run the new update, my device can locket up?

Del1701 · April 18th, 2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MetalGearMantis

yeah let me know how you get on with it pal

I'm just downloading it now, might flash it tomorrow

Del1701 · April 18th, 2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by electro machin

my devies is a sim free
i want to know if i run the new update, my device can locket up?

If you have a sim free unit then the update will be sim free, your phone won't get locked

electro machin · April 18th, 2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Del1701

I'm just downloading it now, might flash it tomorrow

your phone is a simfree?

wooks63 · April 18th, 2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by electro machin

your phone is a simfree?

I guess he means he bought it sim free, in which case it will be unbranded.

Del1701 · April 18th, 2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by electro machin

your phone is a simfree?

Yes mate, my phone is sim free

electro machin · April 18th, 2012, 11:37 AM

you know whats going on with the new version of android ICS
and how can i run this update?

electro machin · April 18th, 2012, 11:42 AM

and its thet my unit will stay simfree?

Del1701 · April 18th, 2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by electro machin

you know whats going on with the new version of android ICS
and how can i run this update?

ICS is not out yet for the sxs, don't worry if you have a sim free handset it will stay sim free even after using flashtool to flash different region frimwares.

Have a look here on xda Xperia S Android Development - xda-developers

Fishyweb · April 18th, 2012, 11:58 AM

My phone is O2 locked and branded, and is running .67. PC Companion tells me that it is up to date :-(

electro machin · April 18th, 2012, 12:09 PM

Mine is unbranded