Contacts sync error with Gmail

Hi,
Contacts do not sync with Gmail. I always get ""Sync is currently experiencing problems. It will be back shortly".
Initially sync is working, but as soon as I change something in the contacts data on my phone, sync stops working and i have the above message. I tried to stop/clear data in Contacts and Contacts storage, and really, sync magically works again, BUT i loose all changes i did in contacts on a phone and i get initial unchanged contacts from Gmail.
Any ideas?

Did you try with a different Google account? Well in that case i would suggest that you repair the phone software using PC Companion:
http://www.sonymobile.com/update
In PC Companion, press start on Support Zone > Start on Update the phone/tablet software > Press the blue link that says "Repair phone/tablet".
Before repairing the software in your device you may want to backup your information first. Check out this topic for more information on how to:
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/FAQ/Backup-amp-Transfer/m-p/407253#U407253
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