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Xperia SP Update 4.3

RaidenMGR — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 21:21:15 GMT

Hello.

I have an Xperia SP with 4.1.2 JB and after seeing that we wont get the 4.4 update, im just wondering is it worth it updating to 4.3 or not?cuz ive seen some users complaining about bugs on 4.3, while on 4.1 which i am now the phone runs smooth and fast without any issues...so is it worth it update to 4.3 or not?

Thank you.

Re: Xperia SP Update 4.3

Uliwooly — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 21:26:02 GMT

That's a slippery slope, some users do experience some issues, not all users, my suggestion will be to create a backup of your current firmware > then update to the latest update and test it, if it doesn't work for you then downgrade either with the FTF file you had created or by taking it to a Sony Xperia Care center

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/support/contact-us/

Re: Xperia SP Update 4.3

Uliwooly — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 21:26:30 GMT

This should guide you

http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z-ZL-ZR/How-to-manually-update-downgrade-root-2013-Xperias/td-p/298463

Re: Xperia SP Update 4.3

RaidenMGR — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 21:29:51 GMT

Thx for your help and for the really fast response!i will create a backup asap right now:)

Re: Xperia SP Update 4.3

Uliwooly — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 21:36:02 GMT

Anytime, keep us updated

Re: Xperia SP Update 4.3

swenglish — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 13:27:35 GMT

Speaking from personal experience, I would not recommend this update at all. First the interface changes from black to white, and while eventually you might get used to it, it is a really blinding change at first. But most importantly, NOTHING works for me anymore. Everything crashes all the time, and that's not limited to apps. I had to turn the sound off on my alarm because my phone would freeze when I tried to hit snooze in the morning and the sound would just keep going. Even if I only have one app open it takes forever to load and I constantly get "[app] is not responding" messages, including "Xperia Home is not responding" - seriously, this error comes up even when you try to close your apps. If it can't load something fast enough, the screen just decides to go to black and you can spend minutes clicking and holding the unlock button with nothing happening. And while the world might be spoiled by the technology of smart phones, sometimes my phone would even crash when receiving a phone call, meaning it was useless even for its most basic function.

I miss 4.1.2 so much. Every day I think about filming myself using my SP because I'm sure someone out there would find my frustrations amusing.

Re: Xperia SP Update 4.3

RaidenMGR — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 11:27:27 GMT

Well i tried to back up using SUS but i cant, SUS is no longer supported and i cant even open the software..any other ways of backing up current firmware?

Re: Xperia SP Update 4.3

_alexdon_ — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 15:19:22 GMT

http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/

Re: Xperia SP Update 4.3

shakil — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 06:41:26 GMT

hello listen bro 4.1 is best.don't update .after update i face lots of prblm.now i decide to downgrade.

Re: Xperia SP Update 4.3

zagna2 — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 10:55:54 GMT

Don't update. 4.1.2 is the best version for this phone. No more sony in the future for me. The guys in software are amateurs sincerely. They destroyed this magnificent phone with their updates.

Re: Xperia SP Update 4.3

RaidenMGR — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 11:27:34 GMT

Well seems that most tell me not to update...strange cuz my T works flawless on 4.3 except the movies blue flashing bug..but i guess 4.3 for SP its not the same...thank you all for your help!

Re: Xperia SP Update 4.3

rakeshSP1 — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 05:06:39 GMT

how u r going to downgrade to 4.1.

please let me know as we r xerox.

thanks

Re: Xperia SP Update 4.3

RaidenMGR — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:56:07 GMT

Well PC companion doesnt give me the option to repair the phone, only option i have is to update to latest version, is this correct or am i missing something?plz let me know cuz i wanna create a back up of my current 4.1.2 firmware.