yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
The OTA update will begin 11.59pm 4/30 so technically I guess I shouldnt have put 4/30, more like 5/1. And unless you have used test point to unlock your bootlaoder DO NOT OTA you will brick your phone or have it end up on ICU....

I had my bootloader unlocked last summer via Mills, where I provided my IMEI and received my unlock code, so I will NOT be OTA... now I guess I can always relock my bootloader then OTA... but I am going to most likely wait a few days and see how it goes... then go from there...
[Xperia Play General] Rogue Leader:
Ok so still new to rooting this thing. If I restore my nandroid backup from when i first rooted it and changed nothing, I should be good to go right? Except I may lose root unless I use that root keeper program. If i DON'T restore, and update via OTA, will I brick it? (locked bootloader still).
[Xperia Play General] netizenmt:
Not me. I had the testpoint unlock done, so sometime tonight I will use Flashtool to restore the .88 ftf and find out what all the hubbub is about. Unless someone beats me to it, I'll do a write-up on the good, the bad and the ugly.
[Xperia Play General] paxChristos:
It depends, it might fail, if the updater-script is a pain in the butt for the ota. (another Android device I play around with has a ridiculous hash check for updates that includes a date time check as well as making sure the kernel & recovery have not been modded) odds are against it, and you should be fine with just restoring your original nandroid

Sent from my phone, please excuse any Swypos.
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
Thanks netizenmt, look forward to hearing from people tomorrow what this update is...
[Xperia Play General] paxChristos:
I was wrong about the updater-script i've played around with checking recovery/kernel (just looked at my files) and if anybody wants to see a OTA check from the nether-regions of Dante's Inferno's 9th circle, here's a link to it: http://pastebin.com/uyQ6QJuc (It's from the Casio Commando's M070 update)

Pax
[Xperia Play General] agraceful:
Leaked Verizon image regarding the update:

http://www-bgr-com.vimg.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/vzw-leak2-645x483.jpg
[Xperia Play General] - Swift -:
Pretty cool but didn't someone show this a few pages back.
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
I did, post #34.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1621431&page=4

Original link, second photo down.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/27/verizon-ics-update-schedule/
[Xperia Play General] savage24x:
Same here. I don't get the update :(
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
Update wont be released until midnight tonight, so tomorrow it should be available to force OTA, settings, about phone, update.
[Xperia Play General] agraceful:
Lulz my bad :P it's a security update, just got a hold of a buddy that works for Verizon. Sorry for the bad news
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
Security update to block all root access and a ton of updated V-crap apps that cannot be deleted due to root being removed.........no offense but I am SO hoping this isnt the case, but i wouldnt put it past Verizon...
[Xperia Play General] agraceful:
Haha seems you have a lot of hate toward Verizon. I don't blame you though, they make it EXTREMELY difficult at times..Q2 is when ics is coming..Which technically is now, but just saw a blog from sony 2 days ago saying they're starting to roll out now, and we're pretty much dead last to get it
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
Any chance you have the link for this Sony post?

And my hatred is only for the terrible service, which I know is totally case specific and area specific. I have had more dropped calls in 1 year then I have ever had, and dont get me started with the data speeds. Plus I just hate how far behind we R800x users are from the rest of Xperia PLAY gang...... just wish that updates were controlled by the manufacturer and not the carriers....... and no I do NOT want a crapple device.... :-)
[Xperia Play General] lightningdude:
Honestly, why would they bother with stuff like that? It's like pouring lemon juice in a paper cut. "We're gonna keep you behind the rest of the world, and since you complained about it, we've taken your toys away, too."
[Xperia Play General] agraceful:
I fully agree! I need to go back to t-mobile lulz. I'll see if I can find the article again

http://blogs.sonymobile.com/product...ollout-for-2011-xperia-smartphones/#more-5182

Doesn't mention play in the article, but when Sony first showed their timeline for ics the play was near dead last
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
You going to OTA? I'm not, going to wait it out and see what happens. Is your bootloader unlocked and if so was it the test point method?
[Xperia Play General] EagleDelta1:
Not sure if anyone already posted this or not, but it's 2.3.4:

http://www.droid-life.com/2012/04/3...-4-0-2-e-0-57-pops-phone-up-to-android-2-3-4/

And while that is an improvement, the lack of ICS and the Sony Frameworks required for PSStore makes it almost pointless anyway

Wondering if Verizon ever marketed the "Playstation Certified" part of the phone. If they did, then withheld those features, isn't the false advertisement?
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
Well I was suspecting this... 2.3.4. But it should still have the SE framework. If it wasnt for that then 2.3.3 would not have had Xperia PLAY games launcher or PS pocket. without the framework those apps would not work. So even though its vanilla stock android it still has the necessary files to make it work.. and this may be harsh but I consider VZ liars for not upholding their end....

Yes they did mention in the marketing as Playstation Certified...... but the farthest we got was PS pocket... so I guess if they wanted to get technical that would be their loophole as it never stated anywhere the Playstation Certified meant it had to have PS store or PS network....... but in my opinion they have been giving us false hopes...
[Xperia Play General] DubleJayJ:
Thank lord it's 2.3.4 and not some Security Update. This is long overdue, but it's better late than never. By the time we get ICS, my contract is gonna be up. Verizon is really annoying to me.
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
I dont see VZ producing another update for our device. VZ has no interest in our phone anymore and i really would be shocked if they did release ICS for our phone. I still think the only reason for this update was Sony hounding their ass so we can at least use the PS store, as it requires 2.3.4 minimum to work.... but again this is just my thoughts on that part....

I love how on the link above for the VZ update summary it says "Verizon and Sony Ericcson encourage you to download this update"... right, SE encourages us to download all those cool V-crap apps to our phone... right...... if that part was at least true.. VZ wouldnt be 4 updates behind on our phone. And the apps updated are all VZ apps. Sorry ya'll I got anger issues with VZ...... need to punch a puppy sometimes (kidding on the puppy part)
[Xperia Play General] agraceful:
Hmm, maybe the ps store will actually work on ics now if it's a new version
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
Guess we will have to wait and see......
[Xperia Play General] GHRocker08:
Did we even get PS Pocket? Or just Crash Bandicoot and the Xperia Launcher? Because I remember getting PS Pocket from an outside APK.

EDIT: Has anybody been able to actually download the update via manually checking for updates? I'm having no luck :(
[Xperia Play General] Leraeniesh:
We never got playstation pocket.

If someone can get a /system/ pull and kernel of the new update later tonight, I can start getting to work on it.

Lets hope we can still root :D
[Xperia Play General] DubleJayJ:
And for a free unlock method. Who knows, they might mess up on something, and we could end up with an exploit.
[Xperia Play General] paxChristos:
First off: This is family friendly board, and as such vulgar language is not appropriate. Keep it clean XDA-ers

Second off: Has anybody tried SEUS to see if it's hit there yet?

Pax
[Xperia Play General] GHRocker08:
The PC companion works on Verizon Plays? I always tried it with no luck.
[Xperia Play General] Leraeniesh:
Just flashed to .88, and no luck.
[Xperia Play General] agraceful:
I'd assume it does, I've never tried it myself since I just hopped on cm right from stock, but when I got the phone I do remember reading about it in the little kids handbook they give us lol
[Xperia Play General] GHRocker08:
Just tried it. No luck :( I think it used to when everything was done over USB. With the recent update to the PC Companion, I believe most things are done over MTP, which I can't seem to find on my Play. Guess I'll have to wait till midnight
[Xperia Play General] savage24x:
I have great service here... now if only I had an iPhone, I would be set for cell service and never have to worry about phone problems again!
[Xperia Play General] paxChristos:
PC Companion is useless to R800x users

On the other hand SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service) or now I should say SMUS (Sony Mobile Update Service) can be used for updates: http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
[Xperia Play General] GHRocker08:
Oh I couldn't find that. Thanks!

BTW I think that OTA is starting to show signs of minimal life. On some update checks I get "a download error has occurred", in between the ones that say that there is no update. Maybe we'll get an early OTA :)
[Xperia Play General] paxChristos:
Before everybody hops on the bandwagon of 2.3.4, it might be a good idea to let a couple of people with unlocked (via testpoint) bootloaders revert to .88ftf, root it with zergRush, download otaRootKeeper & test out the OTA, to check & see if otaRootKeeper works.

As far as I can see, we have no current way of rooting .59 (zergRush exploit will be closed), so it'd be nice to know whether or not the entire unlocked bootloader crew will lose root with this update.
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
Thank you for the link, was not aware it had changed. I had tried SEUS some time ago and with no luck....... I'll keep this link for later use. Thanks. :)
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
Agreed. I'll be hanging out watching this thread closely.
[Xperia Play General] hairdewx:
This thread is toying with my emotions!
[Xperia Play General] poo-tang:
If you manage to Root my Playstation mod will work. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=23693480#post23693480 Has all the missing framework inside. WILL work on anything 2.3.4 and up
[Xperia Play General] paxChristos:
Anybody else willing to downgrade to .88, otaRootKeep & test out my theory? I'll downgrade later tonight (expecting a call so I can't do it now) (and mainly the reason why I want this is to get my own system pull off 2.3.4 :S )

Sent from my phone, please excuse any Swypos.
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
Just wondering. If I relock my bootloader, ftf would that mess up my phone? And or if relocking, ftf is fine and I OTA, would the OTA mess up my phone? I think last time I OTA's I just relocked my BL and ftf'd and OTA'd and it was fine, but that was 6 months ago and I just dont remember off hand.....
[Xperia Play General] Leraeniesh:
Since when can the R800x be re-locked?

If thats the case, Ill try the update tonight as well.
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
I used this last Oct to relock and OTA to 2.3.3 just fine (now I remember :))

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1134334

The link is still valid. You use flashtool with the file up above to relock your BL..
[Xperia Play General] Leraeniesh:
Last time I checked that thread it said for R800i only...

Oh well, thanks! Will relock and update tonight. Can updates be applied on Wifi? Or is a data connection needed.
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
All OTA updates for me were via 3G... it forces you to disconnect your wifi if you start the OTA with it on.

And I realize it says the relock method doesnt work for R800x. Mine works but I didnt unlcok via testpoint. Mine was via whatever method Mills00013 used last August to unlock only needing your IMEI # to unlock. If you unlocked via testpoint I believe it says it will not work......

And just because it works for me doesnt mean it will work for you... I'm not responsible if it messes up your phone if you try it. I'm all for sharing the info I used....
[Xperia Play General] paxChristos:
If it follows prior verizon updates, then it needs data (no wifi)
[Xperia Play General] Leraeniesh:
Good thing I still have my code :D

Anyway, thanks for the info!
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
Leraeniesh Just a tip

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1134334&page=5

read posts 44-46 for unlocking precautions for R800x... posts between Blagus and Mills00013. Make a TA backup of your phone before attempting...as a precaution.....

Also posts 61-62 Blagus says it will work on R800x CDMA phones

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1134334&page=7

I would highly recommend to read pages 5-12 on the Relock BL thread..... give yourself an idea on what to expect.. I just reread the pages just now becuse it had been so long I wanted to keep the info fresh in my mind
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
Your welcome. If you try it good luck! :D
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
Just sharing for some walkthrough info..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1134334&page=9

Post 90

Originally Posted by zero_1_2

im having a hard time relocking my cdma play. Maybe someone with some success could shed some light on the subject?

Yeah, I was having a hard time too. This is how I got back to stock Verizon 2.3.2...

1. I had to get rid of root. You can lock the boot loader, but it still will show root. When I tried OTA with a locked boot loader and root, it would fail, but not brick. Before you try to lock your boot loader, download and fastboot the 2.3.2 system, you can find the file on the 800X ROM Status post in the development section. (They have a 2.3.3 listed as well, but wasn't sure if it worked. Could go strait to that, but I wanted to get 2.3.3 through OTA to make sure I could update in the future).

2. Once that is done. Use flash tools to load the lock file. Pick the folder the file is in. It won't show files, just folders. Once you select the right folder, click ok. You will see the boot loader lock file, click ok again. With your phone off, hold the back button (looks like a U Turn) and plug the USB port in. It will run some txt in flash tools and tell you to unplug. Once that is done, you should be locked.

3. To test, I went back to fastboot and tried to load the 2.3.2 system again, I got an error saying that my phone needs to be rooted to complete. Once verified, I went to settings, about phone, update (wifi has to be off) and got the update. The first time it failed (I think my download was bad, it too 2 hrs to download) but the 2nd time i tried to download, it took 10 mins and went to work.

That was it. I am now unrooted, locked, and on stock 2.3.3 from OTA. Again, this is what I did and it worked. If it seems hard to do, don't. Not responsible for anyone's brick.

*Note : I unlocked at 2.3.2 with a code messaged to me a few months ago. I guess there's a new way now, but don't know anything about it.

*Note : If after the update, the SE logo is up for a while, don't panic. It will take a few minutes, reboot, and then be good to go.

Thank you and good night. Be sure to tip your devs.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Not trying to flodd this thread but just trying to help, hope this isnt getting annoying I'm sorry.
[Xperia Play General] Leraeniesh:
Do you have a copy of the 2.3.3 ftf? Links arent working in Mill's thread.
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
I do have it. Here you go:

http://db.tt/EzWkwmpw

2.3.3 FTF file
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
Sorry, my bad. The DP link bandwith has been reached. I am redownlading it now from my DB account and will post it on my Box account and provide a link here shortly. Doing it now. Sorry about that
[Xperia Play General] John.F.Remedy:
Alright, got a question and an issue.

Question is, is the update out? And my issue is, I changed my settings to 'ICS Style Settings.apk For Gingerbread' and don't have an option to check for OTA updates anymore. If I'm on stock 2.3.3 rooted with locked bootloader is the sues software the only option and is it safe? Would of course do a back up first.
[Xperia Play General] agraceful:
I have the version of .88 that fxp uploaded, it has worked for me previously(in cm7 folder, in my sig).. I also have the original .88 from verizon but mediafire hates files over 200mb :/
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
I forgot that box.com limits uploads to 200mb or less. I have another DB account and I am uploading to that now. Will check to make sure it will let you all download before I post a link to it.... sorry ya'll feel bad for the link I posted that didnt work.... hopefully this new link I am working on now will work for you all.
[Xperia Play General] Leraeniesh:
You might want to stop that upload.

Found this.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/u70ci3bdzak3u9e/R800x_3.0.1.E.0.88_Verizon.ftf.zip
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
I just sent you a download link via PM, did you get it? I know you found the mediafire link...
[Xperia Play General] cell128:
If I return to stock and update, can I still user the one click root? Our will we have to wait for another root method? I don't want to lose my root and clockwork recovery. I really want that 720p recording even though I probably won't use it much also does 2.3.4 affect battery life?
[Xperia Play General] Leraeniesh:
We have no idea. Wait a day or two before updating so we can get everything sorted.

Edit: Turns out I have to setup a Verizon phone number to download OTA. Thanks for your efforts though

Sent from my CM9 Kindle Fire
[Xperia Play General] cell128:
Thanks I will monitor this thread
[Xperia Play General] paxChristos:
Good money says one click root will fail.

Sent from my phone, please excuse any Swypos.
[Xperia Play General] :
still waiting patiently for this update. i'll switch to at&t if verizon pisses me off with a security update
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
Its 2.3.4 with updated vcast crapps. And 720p video recording.
[Xperia Play General] Leraeniesh:
AT&T isent going to give you much either.

Sent from my CM9 Kindle Fire
[Xperia Play General] :
true true. i've been with verizon for many years so it owuld be dumb to switch. dumb me and my nonsense
[Xperia Play General] cell128:
I just spent a lot of effort to leave att for verizon because of their throttling crap. And mainly because I don't get 3g at work with att. Have not been throttled yet on verizon even though they claim to.throttle when the cell tower is overloaded. I took over someones account with unlimited data
[Xperia Play General] :
i've also been with at&t for many years but only home phone. verizon is mobile
[Xperia Play General] netizenmt:
I have already done so. Let you know how it goes
[Xperia Play General] Selim873:
Would I get mine right away at midnight or so? I've heard of people getting their updates ridiculously late. My phone started downloading the update as soon I activated it after getting it from FedEx during early November.
[Xperia Play General] DubleJayJ:
That was for 2.3.3

---------- Post added at 01:33 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:32 AM ----------

Also, now that we have 2.3.4, could we upgrade to [.62][.58][.42]
[Xperia Play General] Selim873:
I know, but would my phone download 2.3.4 right away when it kicks off at 23:59 tonight? I'm in EST so it might be a different time for me.

And about [.62][.58][.42], I would like to know this too! Maybe separate modules would have to be installed for data/wifi to work, but still. :)
[Xperia Play General] DubleJayJ:
Since the timezones, it might be 3AM for us EST. :)

And about .62,.58, and .42 we could use them, and then use DoomKernels Wifi Modules.
[Xperia Play General] Insane PPC:
so anyone check to see if its rootable? i really like the small upgrades to 2.3.4 over 2.3.3 but love my root just a little bit more
[Xperia Play General] Selim873:
Nice, but that's if we can root it in the first place. I guess I'll have to keep my data on tonight. Not that I would worry about Facebook waking me up, since there are storms heading toward the EST tonight. lol
[Xperia Play General] Leraeniesh:
http://support.verizonwireless.com/pdf/system_update/xperiaplay.pdf

Well this just got a lot more official.

No word about a PS Store though.

Cant wait to strip the bloat off this bad boy :D
[Xperia Play General] DubleJayJ:
It's 2.3.4. Why wouldn't we be able to root? Besides, if you use OTA RootKeeper, you'll have it either way.

And yea, the next week for me is all rain. Sucks.
[Xperia Play General] :
why verizon why????
[Xperia Play General] DubleJayJ:
Lol ik. 4 new bloatware apps! We love you Verizon.
[Xperia Play General] Leraeniesh:
Now that Verizon has made this official, has anyone gone to the OTA Section to check for a download?
[Xperia Play General] Selim873:
Well, we have the base of the Xperia Play framework anyway since the Crash Bandicoot and the Launcher work just fine. Plus, everything that we missed out just because we lacked 2.3.4, in which there are a few, we can have those now. Not having ICS is okay with me, since I've never had ICS before. ;)

EDIT: Mine says it's up to date but I'm still at 2.3.3
[Xperia Play General] savage24x:
Applications

+ Verizon Wireless Video on Demand now comes preloaded.

+ Improved user experience and new delivery method of preloaded games.

+ When connected via Bluetooth®, the Music Player now supports

Fast Forward and Rewind.

+ VZ Navigator® has been updated with the latest 3D map improvements.

Device Operation

+ Upgraded to Gingerbread 2.3.4 operating system.

+ A long-press of the power button will successfully capture

a screen shot.

+ Charging issues forcing device to remain in landscape

mode have been resolved.

+ Recommended contacts now populate correctly when

using the dialpad.

+ Camera Improvements:

• Right trigger successfully captures a picture.

• Record video in 720p with continuous auto-focus.

+ Device is now enabled with the Wireless Emergency Alerting System.

+ Mobile Hotspot ID broadcast can be turned off to increase security.

SCREENSHOT AND RIGHT TRIGGER MOD!!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!!! AND CONTINUOUS AUTO-FOCUS!!!!!!!
[Xperia Play General] Leraeniesh:
Thanks

After using ICS for the last 2 months, its almost painful to switch back to GB.
[Xperia Play General] Selim873:
I suppose, because ICS does look really nice. :)
[Xperia Play General] DubleJayJ:
Oh, ICS is amazing lol. My tablet has ICS ( Motorola Xoom ), and it is phenomenal. I love it. It'd be nice to have that much power on our little Play.
[Xperia Play General] :
my anger towards verizon raised a bit. something tells me verizon made this update so they don't have to give us ics
[Xperia Play General] Leraeniesh:
ICS hasent even been released yet, so we shouldn't say anything yet.

Sent from R800x
[Xperia Play General] ozzmanj1:
ya think?! I agree.......
[Xperia Play General] paxChristos:
we would need the SEMC framework to port any R800i firmware to the R800x. From the included screenshot, it didn't look like we'd get it.

Pax

Sent from my phone, please excuse any Swypos.
[Xperia Play General] Rogue Leader:
I wonder what this means in particular?
[Xperia Play General] DubleJayJ:
Don't we already have the SEMC framework since we have Xperia Play Launcher and Crash Bandicoot?

---------- Post added at 02:48 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:47 AM ----------

Maybe it's a new method to get games. Probably blocking the Xperia Launcher and having to get them from the VZ App Store
[Xperia Play General] 216Monster:
Verizon doesn't technically "have" to do anything ;)

Verizon does not care about pushing out updates. Updates don't make money. Their going off the basis that by the time your contract is up, you will just by a new much more advanced phone with them. Which has worked pretty well for them so far . .
[Xperia Play General] DubleJayJ:
Ya basically. They figure if you want the top of the line phone with great service, but no updates, you will go with them. But if you want the same phone with faster updates, and crappy service, go somewhere else.