Firmware Update R1FA016

[kersey]

Just came across this while browsing on the techie-buzz website, as to what the firmware upgrade from R1FA014 to R1FA016 does...

"The major changes which have been noticed are improved audio quality and the noise has been reduced with increased bass which makes the audio quality very good. Another change is in the camera quality in which shooting at night has improved drastically with less noise in the pictures.

The onscreen keyboard was a problem with the Xperia X10 as entering text was irritating. The problem was that sometimes a single touch was not sufficient to select a letter, but now it is better"


Here's the link to the website: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 software update | Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 firmware update

 

[Dem]

Just came across this while browsing on the techie-buzz website, as to what the firmware upgrade from R1FA014 to R1FA016 does...

"The major changes which have been noticed are improved audio quality and the noise has been reduced with increased bass which makes the audio quality very good. Another change is in the camera quality in which shooting at night has improved drastically with less noise in the pictures.

The onscreen keyboard was a problem with the Xperia X10 as entering text was irritating. The problem was that sometimes a single touch was not sufficient to select a letter, but now it is better"


Here's the link to the website: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 software update | Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 firmware update

Can't say I noticed any difference! Definitely struggle to move the cursor on text entry to the edge of the screen in portrait mode. Moving to landscape contains the text in a field the width of the screen (essential, as you have no scroll pad / track ball).

 

[phanquangkhanh]

I'm in Malaysia. I cannot update X10 to R1FA016. it always says latest OS.

 

[Mxtc]

Phan, you have to go to this link, and follow the instructions:


Sony Ericsson - Support - Softwaredownloads - Detailed - Updateservice - Xperia? X10

 

[phanquangkhanh]

I tried, but still the same. maybe it just released in some regions first.

 

[davethorp]

Check your current phone version, mine came with R1FA016 already on it

 

[phanquangkhanh]

of course I checked it. that why I said that maybe it depended on where we lived.

 

[yetep]

No need to be cheeky, Phan, he was simply stating something that may of helped you.

 

[redesignni]

My phone is on 14 and says no Update available, but Expansys sent me an EU version so perhaps it is region dependant?

 

[yetep]

Little bit of an issue.. i'm in Edinburgh so on UK along with a few people here. It doesn't give me the update option, just says I already have the most u-2-d software on the fone.

Any ideas?

 

[davethorp]

Little bit of an issue.. i'm in Edinburgh so on UK along with a few people here. It doesn't give me the update option, just says I already have the most u-2-d software on the fone.

Any ideas?

In settings/about phone does it say R1FA016 under build number? If so you already have the latest

I've now had 2 of these from O2 and both have come with R1FA016 preloaded

 

[redesignni]

Mines is R1FA014 and says there is no update available.

 

[SuperMuna]

Damn, my T-Mobile X10 came with R1FA014, those who've upgraded, any difference in performance?

 

[Dem]

Damn, my T-Mobile X10 came with R1FA014, those who've upgraded, any difference in performance?

Nope; none I've noticed.

 

[ameinild]

Can anyone tell me, how exactly does the upgrade work. Do you keep your settings like phonebook, messages, or does it overwrite the entire system area so that you have to back everything up? regards, Artur

 

[pontuszaar]

you have to back everything up....

 

[blaze_dave]

Mines is R1FA014 and says there is no update available.

Mine too. But mine works ok, the camera is good and I haven't had any problems with the keyboard.

 

[joemonkey]

first of all, sorry for asking this question as it may already been addressed, but i am sure some of us would appreciate some explanation here.

i read some folks here have firmware R1FA014 & R1FA016, while others have stated they have successfully upgraded to R2BA020.

then some people with R1FA014 & R1FA016 can't seem to upgrage to R2BA020 (via pc companion or SEUS, me included) because it says phone has the latest firmware.

if we all use the same SEUS program, why then some people can upgrade while other can not? what is the variable here?

i am sure i speak for others who are just as confused as i. would someone care to enlighten us a little.

 

[bish]

first of all, sorry for asking this question as it may already been addressed, but i am sure some of us would appreciate some explanation here.

i read some folks here have firmware R1FA014 & R1FA016, while others have stated they have successfully upgraded to R2BA020.

then some people with R1FA014 & R1FA016 can't seem to upgrage to R2BA020 (via pc companion or SEUS, me included) because it says phone has the latest firmware.

if we all use the same SEUS program, why then some people can upgrade while other can not? what is the variable here?

i am sure i speak for others who are just as confused as i. would someone care to enlighten us a little.

some people have phones that are generically branded so it takes longer to release the update

 

[joemonkey]

some people have phones that are generically branded so it takes longer to release the update

i did not buy the phone from at&t or t-mobile, so it's not branded as far as i know. how does one verify if the phone is branded other than AT&T or T-Mobile on the face of the phone?

 

[Hunted]

bundled apps like vodafones 360 if something like that is on it, it was branded..

im telling you branding and customising someone elses os should be illegal.. totally ruined this phone

 

[bish]

i did not buy the phone from at&t or t-mobile, so it's not branded as far as i know. how does one verify if the phone is branded other than AT&T or T-Mobile on the face of the phone?

that means that the update is not yet available in the area or country that your in