Pre Requisites before updating the Xperia Neo to Gingerbread 2.3.4:
- So, before you proceed to the updation process, the first and the foremost thing which you need to take care is that the data needs to be backed up as in the firmware update process the data which is there in the phone will be erased. The main components of your phone which you have to backup are the text messages and the contacts as these are by default stored in the phone. You can make use of below tips and links which will help you to backup and restore the data easily and safely.
- Another thing which you need to take care is that you will have to ensure that the battery is charged more than 90% as the updating process sometimes takes more battery charge than expected. The higher the battery life, the better will be the battery backup even after the firmware update or else if you update with lesser battery then sometimes you need to fine tune the battery by calibrating the same which is bit of a tedious process.
- Ensure that you take off Sim card, memory card if any from your phone till the firmware is updated, once the firmware gets updated successfully you can then put back the sim card as well as the memory cards.
- The PC which you will be using for the update should be minimum having the Windows XP / Vista / 7 Operating system along with the minimum USB 2.0 capability and as of now due to technical limitations the Sony Ericsson flash tool doesn’t support the Mac / Apple based systems. Also, you should have the admin privileges in your computer or else you may face some issues while updating the device. Before proceeding close the softwares like KIES / Antivirus Suites / Firewall tools completely so as to avoid from firmware update failure message.
So, after following all the steps successfully, let’s move to the next page where the Update instructions are waiting to be processed from your side so that you can enjoy the Gingerbread 2.3.4 version right on your Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo phone.
