topic Re: what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4 in Other/General

what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:45:03 GMT

i flashed mine coz i like the features of 2.3.4 and the build number is 4.0.1.A.0.28.

can anyone tell me if for example i wanted to repair my phone and get the official update of 2.3.4 is it more stable OS compared the OS version that i used to flash a month ago...? does the build number means something like more stable-4.0.2.A.0.42?

Re: what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4

uliwooly-wooly — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:35:11 GMT

always go for the latest firmware, sometimes nothing is changed but few extra/less apps

Re: what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:49:04 GMT

a follow up question, the build number 4.0.2.A.42 is more latest than the other one? thanks

Re: what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:12:08 GMT

I think I'm in the same boat. I flashed the 4.0.1 build on to my Neo as per your helpful instructions posted somewhere else. Is there a way of getting rid of 4.0.1 to get 4.0.2 (which I'm assuming is the official UK update)? I tried going back to factory settings and repairing via PC Companion but 4.0.1 doesn't shift!

Re: what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:29:14 GMT

Also, uliwooly, is there a new clock or timer in 4.0.2, which wasn't there (as had been suggested) in 4.0.1?

Re: what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:00:35 GMT

i wanna fix this also.... Hope uliwooly can help us.... where are u mate? need help here....

Re: what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4

uliwooly-wooly — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:08:12 GMT

you can get the

4.0.2.A.0.42 here

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18840105

Re: what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:19:06 GMT

big thanks..... well it seems that i have to flash my phone again and experience the difference between builds... well i will flash if i've got time coz it needs a lot of time to update my files again... nweiz thanks..

if someone can specifically describe between the diffirence between this builds it would be a great help...

Re: what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4

uliwooly-wooly — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:25:05 GMT

anytime, remember to check the other ways to backup your phone, just in case

Re: what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 20:44:26 GMT

i do appreciate your help....

Re: what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:36:57 GMT

Hi guys,

another way how to easily debrand your phone and get the most up-to-date firmware version into it:

http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-neo-mt15/debranding-flash

Currently they provide for free, so it is interesting to me:). I am just updating mine these seconds. So, keep your fingers crossed:smileyhappy:

Re: what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4

uliwooly-wooly — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:55:50 GMT

I did noticed few extra apps like macaffee and the data traffic widget it's gone (to tell you how much data has been used) it all can be installed but I don't see any huge improvements or differences between the firmwares

Re: what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:04:36 GMT

Guys,

I can confirm that their service works at this moment totally for free, exactly as they claim there on their website. I have just finished debranding my Neo to generic Central Europian version of 4.0.2.A.0.42 (2.3.4) and I will never go back to my Slovak network providers version again (T-Mobile), as their Android updates always take ages. It was similar also with my old X10 mini.

Re: what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4

uliwooly-wooly — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:33:42 GMT

you can use Flashtool and flash any other firmware

Re: what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:31:21 GMT

I see. Actually, first I tried Flashtool based on your recommendations, but repeatedly encountered problems with extracting of RAR file with firmware 4.0.2.A.0.42. Then I tried to google for another source of that file with firmware, assuming that the former one might be broken. While googling, www.wotanserver.com appeared and it went really flawlessly. It did what it promised. Their app auto-detected the phone model, gave me opportunity to choose language for phone, offered me the option to select from variety of Andriod kits for my phone, recommending the "generic" ones. After that the process continued automatically again - without any need of searching, downloading of firmware file separately, putting it into folders, etc.

Much more comfortage and without any bugs during the process. Therefore I want to share with you guys. I hope some of you might use.

Re: what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4

uliwooly-wooly — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:39:03 GMT

Thanx for the info I'll try to add that to my other threads

Re: what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 09:53:20 GMT

I am glad to contrubite a bit:) Anyway, first of all great thanks to you for all your helpful threads here.

Re: what is the difference between build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 versus 4.0.2.A.0.42? both are android version 2.3.4

uliwooly-wooly — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:57:47 GMT

anytime