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2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:08:55 GMT

Hello, just yesterday I updated my mobile to the now available version 2.3 and I'm already thinking how I could go back to the 2.1

The graphics are now fancier and more ornamental, but the actual phone I think is slightly slower.

Could any knowledgeable person explain to me if there are any issues with the upgrade ?

I now have Flash player, but I admit the quality of the image is rather mediocre.

Does the upgrade have an effect at the quality of the camera ?

I tried to shoot a very short video, and I get the idea that there is something wrong.

What I'm certain is wrong, is that I cannot any more switch off the vibration when I type something on the keyboard ( excellent idea to drain the battery an then force the user to buy a new one), and also, I'm not really the apps person, I had only three, and now, one of them ( a radio station from Bavaria ) is plagued by streaming problems. I unistalled and reinstalled the app, with no result.

Up until a few hours before the upgrade it was working like a clockwork.

It seems to me that for the sake of Flash, ( and not at its best ) other features ( and possibly speed ) are sacrificed.

Can someone tell me if ( and in case of a yes, how ) to go back to 2.1 ?

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Uliwooly — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:31:18 GMT

there are other browsers that you can use

regarding the keyboard

settings -> sound -> audible touch tones, audible selection, screen lock sounds, HAPTIC FEEDBACK uncheck all

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:47:15 GMT

Other browsers ?? It's the first ever time I hear something like this for a mobile, how can I find out more ?

What is available, what are the advantages ?

I did the thing with the Haptic for the keyboard, but a ( very mild ) vibration is still present.

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Uliwooly — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:51:00 GMT

you can go to the market or on your computer access the market

market.android.com

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.opera.mini.android&feature=search_result

https://market.android.com/details?id=mobi.mgeek.TunnyBrowser&feature=search_result

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.skyfire.browser&feature=search_result

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.opera.browser&feature=search_result

https://market.android.com/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox&feature=search_result

The advantages is that it allow you to customize your web experience, it could be gesture controls, or better video experience

there shouldn't be any vibration left after you turn off the haptic feedback, the only reason there will be a vibration is if you receive an SMS/MMS and you have vibration notification on

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:05:27 GMT

This sounds very useful, I'll examine them and come back.

Regarding the vibration, I know, and have no problem with the one for SMS etc, but the one when I type still persists.

It is less strong than the one of the SMS and the other similar notifications, but it is still there.

I remember when I had the same problem with 2.1, I pessed something when I was in typing mode, but I don't remember what...

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Uliwooly — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:56:36 GMT

open your messaging app -> any conversation -> tap on the wrench -> uncheck vibration on keypress

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:46:52 GMT

It is possible to downgrade to v2.1. Have a look at the following post

http://talk.sonyericsson.com/thread/19735

In the post above you can see the link below to choose which version of 2.1 firmware you want.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746

I have upgraded both my X10s to v2.3 and it seems slightly more responsive.

Uliwooly has given some links and tips you can try.

If you still want to downgrade, the decision is yours to make.

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:54:03 GMT

First of all a big thank you to uliwooly for the latest instructions about the vibration. It has now been switched off !

Second, I had a look at all the suggested links above and I'd like to ask both of you, (or anyone else who could know) the following:

Does a different browser mean a different layout, or is it simply a different app, that you click and then you browse ? I mean will apps behave differently or their icons and functions remain unaffected ?

Is there any way of making the app that doesn't function after the upgrade work ?

If not, someone once suggested that I could contact the developer, but if it works in other phones the answer could be it's my problem and not theirs...

Does the upgrade have any ( adverse ) effects on the camera/camcorder function ?

Can I remove from the initial screen the line that says: Update network status, as well as the playcard style display of messages ?

Finally the links about how to go back to 2.1 seem too technical to me, so I'll probably stick with it for the moment and see how I can make it behave properly.

Thanks again

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Uliwooly — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:11:55 GMT

on your computer go to the market

market.android.com and look for the apps that you want to keep or install on 2.3 and see if they are compatible with 2.3.3, most are, but there are few apps that won't (quite small percentage)

the other browsers behave a bit different, just like IE, chrome, firefox, safari, etc work on a comptuer, they do the same but a bit different, like dolphin allow you to use Gestures to do different things

check dolphin browser

I haven't seen any app that doesn't work after the update, besides a beta test app by sony ericsson to take panoramic pictures which was designed only for the X10 on 2.1

what do you mean with this

"Can I remove from the initial screen the line that says: Update network status, as well as the playcard style display of messages ?"

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:01:31 GMT

I wasn't aware of any panoramic things, so on the whole I gather that the camera/camcorder performance shouldn't have changed.

I didn't know about 2.3.3, when I downloaded the app I didn't notice any such numbers, I'll have to go back.

In fact, I can tell you what it is: It is called ANTENNE BAYERN and it is a radio station from Bavaria, Germany. Does it work in yours ?

The initial screen is the one after I slide my thumb at the bottom:

There is something called mediascape or timescape ( something scape anyway ) and shows calls or messages cascaded the one behind the other. Is it really necessary ? Why couldn't I have only the picture ? And the is a small horizontal line above it saying: Update network status, and has the small update double curvy arrow on the left ( it does nothing when I touch it)

This has no place on the desktop, the phone is pegged onto the Orange wireless and works. What other network does it want ?

Thanks again.

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Uliwooly — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:53:23 GMT

Android 1.5 and above

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.spodtronic.radio.antennebayern2&feature=search_result

works just fine

There is no Mediascape after the update, the one you are referring to is Timescape and it is still present but remember you can add or remove icons or widgets from the homescreen

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Uliwooly — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:57:11 GMT

You can see more pictures on this Thread, and you can install the latest Homescreen/Launcher on your phone running 2.1

http://talk.sonyericsson.com/thread/19862

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:23:38 GMT

I'm sorry this site is unbelievably slow and doesn't allow me to upload pics of my screen.

Your screen is beautiful and sophisticated.

Mine is not exactly like that.

The app is exactly what you found but it no longer works on the phone.

I cannot insert anything on this site as it doesn't allow me.

The speed even when typing is more than painfully slow.

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:36:38 GMT

Ok I tried a lot and understood how it works ( the screens ) the phone's "desktop" is a lot neater now.

The app though, doesn't work at all ....

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Uliwooly — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:58:58 GMT

I wonder why this website is slow for you, I don't have any issues with it, are you sure is not your internet connection? you should download Google Chrome on your computer

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:21:14 GMT

I really don't know. All other websites work normally.

I suppose I'll have to close the thead, there is plenty of info for the phone, and if the app is faulty only for me, I 'll have to contact the developer....

Thanks again for everything.

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Uliwooly — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:35:48 GMT

the app works just fine, I just retested on the arc, x10, etc do you have a data plan? or wifi connection?

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:56:29 GMT

I'm at home it's on Wifi.

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Uliwooly — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:00:22 GMT

how about uninstall and reinstall it

Re: 2.3 vs 2.1. Would it be worth to go back ?? !!

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:35:24 GMT

I've done already uninstall and reinstall twice.

The same morning before the upgrade it was working fine on wifi.

After the upgrade, same wifi, the app is dead !

I installed Dolphin mini, and it's running great.

I managed to clean up the desktop and it looks much better now !