Help Update without Windows admin account or Windows PC?

[Sirgeekalot]

HI everyone..

i cant wait to get my Xperia upgraded to 2.1!! i have one issue though. i only have access to a work PC with XP but no admin account (big corp, so no chance of getting it temporarily) or my housemates Mac.. my girlfriend has a laptop but she wont be home until next weekend

are there any non-windows/non-admin methods of upgrading?

Many thanks,

Adam

 

[X10iUser]

Hi.

If it's ota then yes, if you're wanting to debrand and update then no.

 

[Sirgeekalot]

dont think any of the 2.1 updates are OTA..

 

[X10iUser]

dont think any of the 2.1 updates are OTA..

I didn't either tbh, so no then, you'll just have to wait.

 

[Sirgeekalot]

i guess i could always try running windows in a virtual machine.. or installing windows on a partition, but thats a real pain in the ass just to update my phone..

 

[werthers]

You could try CrossOver.app for the mac Windows Applications Seamlessly Integrated on Mac OS X - Mac Windows - CodeWeavers it runs windows applications but on intel macs, there's a trial too so you could just use that for updating.

 

[Sirgeekalot]

i tried a virtual machine under linux, but the installer wont even run, it says its not a valid file. downloaded the SEUS app 3 times from the SE website.

i'll try out the ctossover app tonight, otherwise i'll just wait for my GF to caome back from Uni at the weekend.