topic Re: How to update using LInux in XPERIA archive

How to update using LInux

Leona23 — Tue, 29 May 2012 11:32:57 GMT

Ok so its really close now to being able to see ICS on our phones, excited.

But for those of us not using Windows or Mac, how can we update?

Would it be possible to provide an update Rom to place on our SD cards, so enable us to update that way, as we can do with other phones?

Just wondering that is all.

Re: How to update using LInux

Nabeel — Tue, 29 May 2012 11:37:08 GMT

There is no software for Linux,

You can only update through PC Companion or Bridge for Mac

Re: How to update using LInux

Leona23 — Tue, 29 May 2012 11:43:54 GMT

Thank you for your reply.

Not really the answer I was looking for though.

I realise that Sony don't provide software for Linux (poor show BTW), but could Sony provide the update Rom to enable us to update ourselves? This is all that PC Companion is doing (I assume), downloading the ROM and copying it to the SD card and then rebooting the phone to install it, so could we make it a manual process?

Re: How to update using LInux

Nabeel — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:19:00 GMT

Leona23 wrote:

This is all that PC Companion is doing (I assume), downloading the ROM and copying it to the SD card and then rebooting the phone to install it, so could we make it a manual process?

Your assumption is incorrect .

PC Companion directly flashes system files . You could very well perform the update without a memory card

Next time, remove your SD card prior updating and see if you are able to update successfully or not

You will have to get hold of a mac or pc to install ICS

Re: How to update using LInux

Tue, 29 May 2012 22:09:43 GMT

But this is very strange problem. What can I do, when I have only Linux (Ubuntu 12.04, very useful system)? I have no money to pay for Windows license, when I do not use it! We want linux update software or over air solution... This is tragedy for me, that Linux is not supported. 😞

And I have another Question - will be next updates over air or we must to use poor Windows or Mac??

I am not happy, Sony Erricsson was good, but... I will try another producer, for which is Linux MUCH important. 😞

Otherwise - Xperia pro is very good, only small memory is strange. Thanks for your work, BUT...

Re: How to update using LInux

Nabeel — Wed, 30 May 2012 08:57:42 GMT

I am sorry, but you need PC or Mac, maybe one of your friend has, you could borrow and install, it takes less time, depending on the internet connection

Re: How to update using LInux

Leona23 — Wed, 30 May 2012 09:07:57 GMT

But we Do Have PC's. Linux PC's!

What you mean is we need a "Windows" PC or MAC.

and there you go telling me to get my fact right, hur!

Sony needs to be more specific.

Liborse, sorry they will not be sending this update over there air, Sony say its to give customers the choice to update or not (providing they have the right OPERATING SYSTEM on their computer), but reading between the lines and the replies on this forum, Sony are not confident that ICS will perform well on our phones are are just fulfilling a promise to update 2011 Xperia phones.

Re: How to update using LInux

Wed, 30 May 2012 09:11:59 GMT

I agree, we have PC! What do Nabeel think??? We have PC with great OS Linux. It is discrimination! Sony Sony, no fun from your "choice" of system. 😞

Re: How to update using LInux

Nabeel — Wed, 30 May 2012 09:14:11 GMT

I am sorry, i meant a PC running windows

Re: How to update using LInux

randomvideogame — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:55:12 GMT

have you tried wine?

Re: How to update using LInux

Nabeel — Wed, 30 May 2012 19:21:12 GMT

Okh, here is a good news for you..

If you are on 4.0.3 ( Only Arc S, Neo V, Ray ) then you could update through the mobile itself ( OTA )

The update will be downloaded to your mobile,,,, but you need to be on 4.0.3 to update to 4.0.4

Re: How to update using LInux

Wed, 30 May 2012 19:30:45 GMT

Yes, I use Linux for many years, so I know Wine, but I think, this is not too stable to upgrade my Xperia (and maybe usb problem). But I want native solution, not a workaround. I have there one computer with Win Vista, so I will update over them maybe, but I do not use this computer, because Windows (many BSODs, very slow, unstable,...). Windows is not good OS for 21. century. I tried Win8, but this is ... um... very strange and poor system. Ubuntu is much much better, and Debian too. Mac is good, but very expensive solution. So I want hear - Sony will provide sw for the Linux. :smileygrin: - no other possibilities. We want Linux version!

Re: How to update using LInux

Wed, 30 May 2012 19:33:58 GMT

Will this update for Xperia PRO (I think this is the best phone, because super keyboard)? I heard, that update phone is very unstable and slow - is this true? I bought this phone, because ICS update and keyboard...

Re: How to update using LInux

Wed, 30 May 2012 19:34:47 GMT

Re: How to update using LInux

Wed, 30 May 2012 19:38:47 GMT

but we still cannot get 4.03 without windows or mac? lets be honest, it's not good news is it? Why can't sony just do right by their customers and ensure that all of us can upgrade to ics?

Re: How to update using LInux

Nabeel — Thu, 31 May 2012 07:47:27 GMT

Please wait for 2-3 days, everything will be fine

Re: How to update using LInux

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:45:44 GMT

So......... Five days later, still nothing?

Re: How to update using LInux

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 09:00:55 GMT

so, 17 days later and there is still nothing, are you just hoping i will forget about updating my phone?

Re: How to update using LInux

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:32:33 GMT

Argh..., just bought a Sony xperia sola (great phone after all), but now I see it can't be connected using Linux

Any future plan to support Linux?

Re: How to update using LInux

Nabeel — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 05:38:23 GMT

No plans at present