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how to remove android 4 update on my phone xperia neo

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how to remove android 4 update on my phone xperia neo

hi guys need assistance pls , I have xperia Neo , on connecting to PC companion it told me my phone is upgradable to android 4 , i upgraded but my phone performance is very bad how to reinstate android 2.3.4 version any one have any ideas

thx

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Nabeel
Master

There are 2 stes to downgrade

1) Official - Handing in the Xperia at Sony Service center You can request to have 2.3 installed on your phone ( warranty would remain )


2) Unofficial- Flash Gingerbread using Flashtool (your warranty would get void)

Here is how

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thx for reply , my guarantee is over anyway but this will not harm the phone by any means right ?

Nabeel
Master

If you do all the steps carefully then not.

You can read the comments posted by users below Slightly_smiling_Face

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hi nabeel i installed flashtool but dont know what to do , no steps available to follow pls advise what steps shoud i do thxx

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Uliwooly
Expert

I have some videos here, I hope they help

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/38251

Nabeel
Master

Just see below the Downgrading to Gingerbread , steps are written below it

Follow them Slightly_smiling_Face

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thx but didnt work Slightly_frowning_Face will stick to android 4 version thxxx for help

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Uliwooly
Expert

that doesn't make sense check this out

scroll down

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/38251

Don't forget to mark the Correct Answers & Helpful Answers

preet_am2pm
Visitor

I have purchased a sony xperia sp from local store at aurangabad on 23rd. on 24th a new update was downloaded, and i updated the software. since the n the screen is flickering and goinf blank. the phone is not usable as such. can sony help in any way to get rid of the problem.