How to Update your Sony Ericsson Phone
Each Sony Ericsson phone has an inbuilt software and these softwares gets updated with lot of fixes for bugs and enhancements. But when the new version of software is released, how do you update the software? In this post I will discuss how to update the firmware or Software of your Sony Ericsson phone.
Requirements:
- Java Runtime Environment which can be downloaded from here.
- Sony Ericsson PC Suite which is available in the CD or you can download from SE website.
- Sony Ericsson Update Service or SEUS Software.
- Drivers for your phone which is available in the CD provided witht the phone
- Flash player
After you install all the software, run the SEUS software. First it will check for any updates. First time when SEUS is used, the animation screen stays for some time. Next you get a screen where you need to select the language you want to display. Now your phone is ready for update and click start to update the phone.
Next you will be prompted to select the type of connection and for this you need to see the bottom of the phone. Select the proper connection type.
Next you have to accept the terms and conditions for updating. Once you accept you will be taken to the main update screen shown below.
Please follow the instruction very carefully. Your battery needs to be charged fully. Turn off the phone, remove the SIM card and replace the battery. Now press and hold C button on your phone and plug the USB cable to the phone.
Once you get this screen, you can release the C button. Your phone will be detected by the software and it will mention the latest software version the phone is currently using and the updates available. If there is no update available, there will be an option to continue, otherwise select the update and proceed. Once you select this, the phone starts updating. Please do not touch the phone while updating as any connection issues with USB will lead to failure of update.
Finally when the update is finished you get this screen.
You can now unplug the USB and your phone is updated with the latest software.
Important: I recommend the SEUS update only if you have a good internet connection without any interruption. The author does not hold any responsibility for any failure of phone due to update, this is only a tutorial for updating. Update at your own risk. I have checked with the local SE service center and they have confirmed that SEUS is convered under warranty. If you have any doubts regarding this please contact your nearest SE service center.
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Jun 9th, 2007 at 4:47 pm
Thanks for this post, this one is very useful of r Sony Cell phones USers.
And For Nokia Users Chk This
Nokia software Updater.
Jun 9th, 2007 at 5:23 pm
well nice way to do the update of the software…
nirmal pls give me an offliner of ur time of availability..at gtalk i need to talk with u abt the prize and some hosting.
Jun 9th, 2007 at 7:27 pm
@Abhishek,
I have added you in GTalk.
Jun 9th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
Thanks for the tutorial.. It is actually safer to do it myself than go to the ericsson service center because the service here sucks absolutely.
Jun 10th, 2007 at 1:21 pm
Vijay,
It depends on the service center. Which place are you in?
Jul 12th, 2007 at 6:59 am
I have bought one of your products in Ghana but i cant find the model on the internet that is A600i so verify if its one of your products and its made in malaysia.thanks
Aug 22nd, 2007 at 8:16 pm
i cant update my se w810i plz help me the white screen is not coming
Aug 22nd, 2007 at 8:44 pm
First get the latest software from Sony Ericsson and they install the drivers for your phone in the computer, this is important, otherwise your phone will not be detected.
Oct 2nd, 2007 at 8:01 pm
this was very educational for me because i wanted to upgrade my phone for so long.
but i was wondering if an internet connection of 100.0 Mbps speed if good enough for updating.
Oct 17th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
I’ve just found the use for this tut after problems with my W700.. Thanks a bunch~!
Oct 19th, 2007 at 7:18 pm
i cannot update my phone w700i please help me out
Nov 8th, 2007 at 9:20 am
how can i update my phone using wap browser.its coming interrupted:arrow:
Mar 16th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
If i update my phone,will my contacts remain or will it get deleted…!!
Apr 6th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
i can not update my w610i phone because when on the link to update it comes up with an error page
May 21st, 2008 at 11:32 am
cant update my se w810i plz help me the white screen is not coming
May 30th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
I update my w700i.! It was so easy as I used SEUS. Thanks man…!
Jul 19th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Guys, jus visit the link below, i jus now upgraded my SE K750i… I am having hell a lot of problems wit the battery… It keeps draining away at a very rapid pace… I hope this upgradation solves my problem to some extent… By the way your article is very informative Nirmal…
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cw.....teservice/
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