Sony Xperia SP gets a firmware update, no Android 4.2 yet

13 August, 2013
The update includes quite some user interface changes and additions matching the looks of the Xperia Z.

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  • 19 Sep 2013

AnonD-186150, 13 Sep 2013Hi Rahul, I am getting some problem while trying to update ... moreIs 4.2.2 version out for sony experia SP?

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    • AnonD-185986
    • KAw
    • 19 Sep 2013

    Yesterday, I've upgraded my xperia SP to 12.0.A.2.245 update after that i'm getting some minor issues as below,

    1. Notification light (Music beat light) was on when playing Audio. It double checked the settings whether Music beat light is ON but it wasn't. Light was blinking even i turned OFF the LOCK button.

    2. Getting some noise and unable to hear the voice after attend the CALL
    3. When I press LOCK button getting some stripes on screen.

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      • Rohan
      • vI7
      • 14 Sep 2013

      AnonD-177819, 21 Aug 2013#Abhijit Dear All, I am not able to update my Phone to ne... moreDisable your Antivirus web protection while updating to new firmware.

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        • AnonD-186150
        • PSE
        • 13 Sep 2013

        Hi Rahul, I am getting some problem while trying to update to 4.2.2 from 4.1.2 sony xperia SP. I am connecting it to my PC companion on windows 8 it detects that there is a update available for my phone and when I follow it up it gets stuck after rebooting the phone while pressing the voulme down key as they mention.. then nothing happens. I fyou have succssfully upgraded it can you let me know how to proceed ahead.. Plz help. let me know your contact no. or u can reach me on 9686100804

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          • Rahul india
          • vTQ
          • 11 Sep 2013

          12.0.A.2.254
          this is latest for sony xperia sp
          i updated on 11 sep 2013
          no notable changes from 12.0.A.2.245

          yeah maybe just firmware update digits changed

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            • mmss
            • uu$
            • 10 Sep 2013

            i got the update (i am in india) and downloaded it. The new UI looks very good. More settings options (wifi, BT, mobile data, backlight, sound, hotspot, gps, airplane, auto rotate and settings) on the notification shade means that i dont have to open the settings every time for them. been waiting for this update for a while, now im looking forward to what sony has in store for us in the next one :)

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              • Anonymous
              • tuf
              • 06 Sep 2013

              my phone is great.. nothing wrong with it...

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                • eferrari
                • pNh
                • 02 Sep 2013

                I still don't have the update for my XSP in Germany, which is very strange.. or is there an issue that you can't update with .257 root?

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                  • AnonD-180644
                  • 33J
                  • 30 Aug 2013

                  I'm from Bulgaria and still don't have this new update,can you tell me when you deliver it to my region?

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                    • Nick
                    • 7sk
                    • 30 Aug 2013

                    AnonD-175174, 13 Aug 2013Can anyone please tell me Does anyone have a problem with w... moreWiFi is absolutely terrible, same as Bluetooth in the car. I use it alongside my Sony Ericsson play and iPhone 4 as comparison. Sony has gone backwards.

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                      • AnonD-55528
                      • 8yR
                      • 30 Aug 2013

                      deep, 20 Aug 2013hi my problem is when I update my sony xperia c5302 mobil... morei experienced d same, wat did u do to get back phone to normal....???

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                        • orenthyde
                        • PyK
                        • 28 Aug 2013

                        Just got this update today, and it's great update i think. the touch issue is finally fix. transparent on home button is awesome, also have quick setting on notification setting is also cool ^^

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                          • Latest SP User
                          • utk
                          • 27 Aug 2013

                          OK guys...
                          I want to share the experience after updating the phone to latest version. As i bought the phone[C5302 model] last week, the update was already seeding I didn't wait to use the older version..

                          following are the issues that i have found...


                          1)The screen goes to full black when wake up key is pressed (once a day).this can be rectified as we can press the power button twice(to lock and unlock it back) so that screen is back to normal.

                          2)My phone crashed once.

                          3)one time it didn't have any response to touch input. what i am saying is that the physical buttons work fine, waking the phone launching the camera but could not unlock the phone.

                          4)last but not the least
                          The USB mode have bugs in it. When I connect to other computer without installing the PC suite of Sony it doesn't respond, the phone wont hang but it doesn't do the USB sharing.. i had to restart the phone to get the USB sharing work normally.

                          (May b because my SD card is full around 1% free space, that may be reason...)

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                            • KZ8
                            • 26 Aug 2013

                            driftkingdj, 24 Aug 2013i have not yet received this update please help. my softwar... moresame as you...I from Malaysia..

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                              • AnonD-170045
                              • utX
                              • 24 Aug 2013

                              AnonD-145045, 20 Aug 2013Hi! Sorry had promised this review post way back but had an... more@abhijit biswas - can u plz tell me wt is d range in meter after update?

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                                • driftkingdj
                                • tew
                                • 24 Aug 2013

                                i have not yet received this update please help. my software version is 12.0.A.1.284 Generic Global.

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                                  • AnonD-145045
                                  • KxG
                                  • 23 Aug 2013

                                  AnonD-177819, 21 Aug 2013#Abhijit Dear All, I am not able to update my Phone to ne... morePlease refer to this link for help:
                                  http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/53003

                                  Also, did you disconnect your phone while updating? If your pc hangs, trying closing the pc companion first via "Windows Task Manager", only then disconnect your phone!

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                                    • AnonD-145045
                                    • KxG
                                    • 23 Aug 2013

                                    deep, 20 Aug 2013hi my problem is when I update my sony xperia c5302 mobil... moreMake sure your phone is charged at least 50% according to sony!

                                    I would recommend charge at least 60% and then your good to go.
                                    If problem still persists, try repairing your phone via pc companion(note that if you repair, you will loose all data)

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                                      • AnonD-177819
                                      • vbS
                                      • 22 Aug 2013

                                      Hello All,

                                      Can any body reply to my Query please.

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                                        • gsiri
                                        • 2@r
                                        • 22 Aug 2013

                                        i hav updated my phone and it works absolutely fine... xperia sp rocks... thanx update team!!!