topic Re: Xperia X Compact Can't Update from Android 6 to Android 8 in 2020 in X Series

Xperia X Compact Can't Update from Android 6 to Android 8 in 2020

Arvin_Fox — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:07:42 GMT

I bought a new Xperia X Compact (a docomo version) 1 month ago. when I'm buying it was with the Android 6.0 update. I tried to connect it with Xperia companion many times and tried to update it. but it says the device is up to date and if i try to perform a software repair it pops up an error (like server response or something on the bottom right side of the companion) but i bought a new Xperia XZ1 (week ago) and it was Android 7.0 update. and it updated to android 9.0 update with the xperia companion. to check it was my compute's fault again I connected my xperia x compact and did everything (tried to find an update/tried to software repair) and it says again the same errors. please help me to update my Xperia X Compact to 8.0 update without any root or mods.

Re: Xperia X Compact Can't Update from Android 6 to Android 8 in 2020

RottenFoxBreath — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 06:57:35 GMT

I would hazard a guess you need to flash a generic region firmware Android 6, then update that.

I'm sure Docomo are all locked, and that's Japan isn't it?

Re: Xperia X Compact Can't Update from Android 6 to Android 8 in 2020

Strampke — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 11:53:57 GMT

In Xperia Companion tap software repair and then at the bottom of the screen tap 'My device cannot be detected or started, or is a Smartwatch 3'

Xperia X Compact will go to Android 7.0

Re: Xperia X Compact Can't Update from Android 6 to Android 8 in 2020

Uliwooly — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:21:16 GMT

@Arvin_Fox

If your carrier network (Docomo) hasn't approved and released the update, there isn't much to be done other than manually update with Xperifirm; with that said, if I recall there are issues flashing DOCOMO branded devices with other FTF files. You might want to double check on the XDA Forum.