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[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
I will dump the firmware tomorrow night here for whoever gets the Japanese version and would like to flash it with US version. I am not sure either yet but tomorrow I will clear out many thing.

Cheers,
[Xperia Arc General] AdamUpNorth:
Oh man. I can't wait to see see what you guys find out I'm so on the fence between getting a Rogers (cheaper, easier to get, warranty) or trying to get an non-branded (unlocked).

Thanks for all your updates.

-Sent from my X10a (EW Jet v005ex)
[Xperia Arc General] solidkevin:
Nice! I wish I could buy but over $650 for a phone is crazy for me. Hope I can find one cheaper...
[Xperia Arc General] ozjay1:
I saw on cellhut.com that they have an arc unlocked ...

They are showing 2G Network : GSM 1900/1800/900/850 and

3G Network : HSDPA 2100/1900/900/850
[Xperia Arc General] topkop:
Thanks for the info. :)

The reviews on cellhut.com is horrible though. So, if anyone is considering buying from them, just be careful.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
I have never seen Xperia arc with both European and American bands together. I assume they have no idea what they are selling and as the topkop said they are not trusted. 850 and 900 what else?
[Xperia Arc General] topkop:
Maybe they're selling LT15e. E for everywhere. :D

So Nimche, the phone has not arrived yet, huh?
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
No phone, no party@
[Xperia Arc General] solidkevin:
any estimates of what the rogers versions may go for on eBay?

Not paying more then $650...
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
when it comes out? GOd knows since lots of people are looking for this and the price may stay up when they can sell it more expensive. But it will drop a bit later. I would say $650 when it comes out unless people get them on contract and sell them for cheap.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
I got it. All I can say at this moment is that This is Real and I can't breath. I am at work... Could someone direct me where can I see the instruction to dump the firmware?

Thanks I will upload stuff soon.
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
Good luck

did u get 3G ?
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
I am still eximining the phone.

- So far, it comes with 8GB card

- Its more like Canadian Version since it says about FCC and Canada

- I am going to put sim-card shortly in it and test.

- its freaking thing compare to my x10 and light but they have fixed **** load of flaws which x10 had. Screen size is awesome.

- its a bit taller than me X10

- I hope its not locked to rogers.

I will report back soon,
[Xperia Arc General] solidkevin:
I IS JEALOUS!

Seriously though, nice! Enjoy it.
[Xperia Arc General] solidkevin:
Hope fully its in that range, I would definitely buy at that price but I just cant justify paying over that lol.

Next week!!
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Next week it is.

- 3G works on "H"

- Screen protector is pre-installed

- I love the new power button instead of that ugly one on X10.

- Ginger Bread is really nice on this big-o-screen
[Xperia Arc General] augie7107:
Congrats and enjoy! :)
[Xperia Arc General] Nankov:
So jealous :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Congrats Nimche!! :)
[Xperia Arc General] majik8ball:
Congrats nimche... now we need a few more to leak out on ebay
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
@ Nimche

DO you know Sotware My Phone Explorer for Sony Ericsson?, You can take screen shot fron your new arc to share with us. :D
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
I will and I will take photos as well as soon as I get home. I am @ work now, but tonight. I have to dump the firmware as well for those buying stuff from Japan. I try to do all tonight.
[Xperia Arc General] drew1129:
I talked to cellhut (they actually answered the phone!) and it is a LT15i. I told them they should update their site. It took them forever to confirm it. I was on the phone for probably 30 minutes with them.
[Xperia Arc General] ozjay1:
Thanks - I thought it was too good to be true!
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
I Think that the best bet, is to wait for eBay first. I'm sure that the will appear in there first.

I'm wondering why a phone-store sellers do not know release dates from that they buy. :rolleyes:
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
they don't know anything. I have called many of them and you'll be surprised how people doing business without knowing anything then when you go online and read review about their store you see whole bunch of negative comments and most of those comments are about sending wrong products.

I am sorry to make anyone jealous here but had no intention. But, people I have to say that this is worth waiting even couple months. I really love this phone compare to my X10.

Does anyone here know how can I figure out what country this phone was prepared for? I couldn't find it under secret setting either. Somewhere it should be written. right?
[Xperia Arc General] topkop:
Congrats Nimche!

For the rest of us, maybe we should decide who will go ahead and bid first once LT15a's start rolling out, so that we don't make the price go too high for ourselves. Just an idea. :)
[Xperia Arc General] solidkevin:
Yea hopefully they start appearing as early as the first week of may, one thing though, if you go to the rogers website, they only have the Black version, I want silver...:mad:
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Yes,

I wanted it silver too buy not much of a promise. I received an email from SE employee this morning that I will share later when I get home. Doesn't sound very promising for US consumers...

Black version is very nice but my finger print is all over the place. I bet FBI would know this is my phone without even taking any sort of fingerprinting.

I haven't had a good chance to play with it yet but I would definitely report everything. Meanwhile if you guys have any questions please let me know.
[Xperia Arc General] Imdking:
Now that you got us more nervous than we already were, hurry up and share that email already!
[Xperia Arc General] SGK128:
Arc Due for summer release here in USA.. guess we'll have to look to our friends up North if we want one before then.

http://www.xperiablog.net/2011/04/18/xperia-arc-due-in-us-this-summer/
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
If Xperia arc is released on spring, at that point I'll have anoter phone. SE takes so much time in releasing their phones :mad:

I'm so pissed off about that, i'm running out of money everyday :(
[Xperia Arc General] solidkevin:
Woah whats that supposed to mean? I wanna see this email...

Do you mean US only or should we be worried about even the Rogers Version?

Hmm, am I going to have to get the "i" Version and go Edge only? lol
[Xperia Arc General] majik8ball:
Thats the one problem with being in the Americas... that we usually r the redheaded step-children of the cell phone world (unless you count iPhone)... We are the third market for most phone makers (Asia, Europe, then North/South America... and of course the Aussies)

The sad thing is that i almost bought a lt15i just to have one... I know I'm impatient
[Xperia Arc General] solidkevin:
Hey man Im still seriously considering it....
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
This happens only with SE, all other brands has thir American version, look at Samsung, or LG, even HTC :mad:
[Xperia Arc General] solidkevin:
They can really learn from nokia and their pentaband phones.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
This is the email when I sent I was really considering going to Nexus S + I told them I don't want to hear generic "We feel sorry to hear that" from Customer service and below is the answer to my question from US Sony Ericsson.

Now you explain what this guys just said? I will email him some photos of LT15a ;)
[Xperia Arc General] solidkevin:
Nah i dont see that as a big deal obviously no carriers have been announced but I can almost garantee it goes to att this year, if not t-mobile.
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
I can't even believe that F...ng answer. So, the most desirable phone is placed at second place by the Xperia Play?, hahahahahaha, let me LOL for a while. Take the customer a "little" more seriously :mad::mad::mad::mad:
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Its not a big deal but if ATT wants to bring this out then it will take them forever to release. with no update afterwards just like X10:eek:
[Xperia Arc General] SGK128:
I actually did that for the X10... I bought the white x10i and then the white x10a came out a week or 2 after. Basically I paid around $100 to test a x10i for a week. I am hoping I can get my hands on a LT15a by first week of May.

Lets all be patient... From what Ive read.. its worth the wait.
[Xperia Arc General] majik8ball:
Don't tempt me... Great now off to ebay to find the cheapest LT5i... Keep fingers crossed haha
[Xperia Arc General] SGK128:
If I didnt get tempted this time... why would you? Its only like 2 more weeks wait.. with Ebay fees up, I dont think it worth the effort to order a LT15i and then sell it again later. Unlike the x10i I had.. this LT15i doesnt support the TMO band.. so you might loose more than the $100.
[Xperia Arc General] majik8ball:
Then it's settled, I'll wait...

Nimche can you do some speed tests (wireless up and down)? oh and how does hdmi out look to you? Full HDMI mirrioring or just reduced to movies and pictures?

Sorry to many questions, not demands but I'm just wondering...

Thanks
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
If sonyericsson is going to release arc LT15a in june/july, then I'll have to cheat with HTC Sensation, I saw a nice performance, and a good loking screen resolution.

Come on SE, don't let me down...... :confused:
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
Finally i have recieved the tracking number from my japanese seller

Date/TimeActivityLocationDetails

Apr 19, 2011 7:06 PMLeft FedEx origin facilityKOBE-SHI SUMA-KU JP

Apr 19, 2011 4:38 PMPicked upKOBE-SHI SUMA-KU JP

In transit

KOBE-SHI SUMA-KU JP Shipment Dates

Ship date Apr 19, 2011

Estimated delivery Apr 20, 2011 by 10:30 AM

Assumes no delay to final delivery.

Destination

jacksonville,Fl

now im waiting to get this thing and unlock it and hoping that 3G works , we wont be needing SE usa
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
I got instruction from Bin4ry how to dump my firmware. I will do it tonight hopefully and upload for your use, you may want to flash lt15a rom into your phone.

Will update later.

I spent time to figure this out last night but was not successful with it.
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
sounds good
[Xperia Arc General] jerrytea:
"SonyEricssonCA:Exclusive @SonyEricssonCA #Sony Style Pre-sale on April 27! Be the first to purchase Xperia™ arc or Xperia™ PLAY - http://on.fb.me/h2RVNQ"

--http://twitter.com/SonyEricssonCA/status/60365630049755137
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
nothing special

its a pre-sale , so i guess if they go to rogers the next day they would get there hands on one. Some r saying its only the black color :(
[Xperia Arc General] solidkevin:
Damn! I want that silver one bad.....Not sure what Im gonna do...
[Xperia Arc General] solidkevin:
You know what....After really checking out the Back one it actually looks very nice as well! That whole blueish thing going on the back is awesome! If I had a choice I'd go Silver, but the Blue will do fine.:)
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
i got a call from FCC and they said you have a phone coming in for you and you have to fill out a form for us customs purposes. they emailed it to me and i filled it out. luckily i found the fcc id for the japanese model on this site which i sent to them also

http://translate.google.com/transla...&hl=en&sa=N&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&prmd=ivns
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
So its coming tomorrow. I am still trying to work this out. It gets stuck and I haven't be able to find help but I will do it.
[Xperia Arc General] LordKitsuna:
Haven't read entire thread, is there one that will run on ATT yet?
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Not yet. Rogers(Canada) will release one on April 28th so little bit and you will have it right here.

SE USA doesn't have any estimates on release whether with ATT or just Generic.
[Xperia Arc General] SGK128:
let have a poll when another LT15a will pop up online. I got my bets on 27th of April.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
You are not too optimistic. I would say tomorrow...
[Xperia Arc General] SGK128:
haha.. are you gonna put yours on ebay? if that is the case.. then I am actually too optimistic about the phone.

maybe I should of said when more LT15a will pop up instead of just another LT15a... good thing I havent placed money down yet.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Seriously guys I don't want anyone to be jealous and you to feel bad but this phone is a piece of art and when you get it you will love it forever. I have it on my desk just admiring it for hours.
[Xperia Arc General] SGK128:
dont tempt me to drive my lazyass down to SD to find you and your Arc. Only 2 hr drive.
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
From yesterday, I'm only reading in the web that due to the lack of elements to produce more Xperias, due to Japan cataclism, arc will be delayed untill June/July, other says that arc would be available in USA this Summer (June/July).

what a sadness, I have the money now, but don't think it last untill june/july :(

give up?:confused:
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Just wait a week and get it from Rogers and get it unlocked. Find users on eBay whom unlock it for you as well. Wait you won't regret it.
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
So, that phone is locked to rogers, but they sell the phone without contract?
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
All the talk is that you can buy the Phone on rogers without contract for $549 (Canadian Dollar) .

I bought my X10 off contract rogers last year and it was locked but you can ask the seller to unlock it for you or buy the unlock code from an ebay seller.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
North America 3.0.A.2.181 LT15a Stock ROM

North America Generic (NAG) 3.0.A.2.181

I am going to share the North America for LT15a Firm ware pulled from my "expensive" arc and being uploaded here. I hope it becomes useful to you. Make sure that you have a backup of your current ROM in case this went wrong.

- I don't take any responsibility if you break your phone.

- Place the file downloaded into firmware folder of flash tool

- flash and follow the screen

LINK:

MultiUpload
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
its almost here

Apr 20, 2011 2:47 AMClearance delayMEMPHIS, TN

Apr 20, 2011 2:19 AMIn transitMEMPHIS, TNPackage available for clearanceApr 20, 2011 12:52 AMArrived at FedEx locationMEMPHIS, TN
[Xperia Arc General] AdamUpNorth:
Man...the 28th seems so far away...
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Is it going to be here today? I dumped the file for your use. Let me know if you need help with flashing.
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
Apr 20, 2011 6:34 PMInt'l shipment releaseMEMPHIS, TN

Apr 20, 2011 6:33 PMInt'l shipment releaseMEMPHIS, TN

Apr 20, 2011 2:47 AMClearance delayMEMPHIS, TN

Apr 20, 2011 2:19 AMIn transitMEMPHIS, TNPackage available for clearance

ok guys it has been cleared and approved by FCC. i will be getting get tomorrow. Thanks nimche for uploading up the LT15a rom and yes i will need your help and all the help i need to start flashing
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
Apr 21, 2011 5:56 AMAt local FedEx facility

finally gonna get it today

wish me luck that unlocking works
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
It will. +1
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
i got the device this morning at 8:00 am

it is freeeeekin beautiful , i mean if i was a girl i would faint for the pink color without a doubt.

the device is soooo thin and the hardware is excellent fitting so perfect in the hand.

i will start flashing when i get home.

the device has both a sim card slot and it will work on cdma so if it is unlocked i am guessing it will work on verizon or any other cdma companies.

nimche : i have turned it on with the sim in and it is locked ( i will start flashing to unlock when i get home)
[Xperia Arc General] AdamUpNorth:
Thanks to a leaked doc, it appears that the suspected pricing for the Rogers Arc & play have been confirmed (finally). No surprises. $549 no contract. Looks like only the Midnight Blue is offered for now. But the Play gets black and white.

Arc comes with 16GB micro SD and Play comes with 8gb.

http://mobilesyrup.com/2011/04/21/confirmed-rogers-xperia-play-and-arc-pricing/
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
the japanese arc i got has the 16gb memory card.

when i unlock and make sure 3G is working i will post a new thread explainig everything
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
I have downloaded messenger in case you have questions just buzz out...

Good luck. Wait till you get the silver or black one and you will kill yourself.
[Xperia Arc General] solidkevin:
Oh well I guess black it is....

It sucks that there is no where US customers can get it unlocked! (besides eBay)
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
havent you been reading? i have recieved the japanese arc and im in the process of unlocking it

there are two ways to unlock

i will post a thread when i am through

we dont need sony ericsson usa or rogers

all three colors are available
[Xperia Arc General] solidkevin:
Yea but for how much? I cant spend more then $650, or better yet I am NOT spending that much xD!
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
And arc comes with HDMI cable.

How much to unlock the phone?
[Xperia Arc General] SGK128:
another LT15a popped up on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Ericsson-X...0631572285?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item27ba6f2b3d
[Xperia Arc General] ozjay1:
Looks to be the original one sold on ebay last weekend now being re-sold by the buyer?
[Xperia Arc General] jerrytea:
The bootlooder is even unlocked, looks like it has been used instead of just "test out"
[Xperia Arc General] SGK128:
you're a day off! giving up your precious so fast?
[Xperia Arc General] jerrytea:
LOL! the one on ebay now is in SAN DIEGO!!!
[Xperia Arc General] cocolucho:
Here is the link for you guys who want to buy the Japanese version of the Xperia Arc that can work on AT&T 3G. Once you get it you have to buy an unlock code since this phone is locked to Docomo in order to be able to use your sim card. You may also want to flash the xperia Arc lt15a rom in it.

There are three colors available:

shop.ebay.com/i.html?_kw=arc&_kw=so-01c
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
Gracias.

So, what about the accesories?: Memory card 8 or 16Gb, ships with HDMI cable?
[Xperia Arc General] cocolucho:
De nada!

I don't know about the accesories, but you could ask a question to the guy on ebay and see what he says. I only contacted him to ask about the availability of the phone.

I think at this point I am going to wait until another Arc shows up on ebay since Rogers Canada should be releasing the Arc soon and hopefully I can get one that is already unlocked and already flashed with the lt15a rom.

Good luck!
[Xperia Arc General] noxlord:
FYI, The Rogers Xperia ARC/Play will be around 620$CA with taxes. This is about 650$US. There is no plan to sell other colour than Midnight Blue.

They will be available from select Sony Style Stores on the 27 and Rogers stores the next day.

I am tempted to get it as a Hardware Upgrade and renew my contract ... I would rather have a Silver one tho ...
[Xperia Arc General] solidkevin:
Then I wonder how much they will sell on eBay? Hopefully not more then $680...
[Xperia Arc General] noxlord:
Since you can't unlock the bootloader (yet ??) + Unlock fee, + Shipping... It might be better to get the "Unbranded" one when available.
[Xperia Arc General] AdamUpNorth:
Just preordered one of the pre-release ones via the Sony Store. I know it's only one day earlier (Wed) but damn I'm excited. Can't wait!.

-Sent from my X10a
[Xperia Arc General] noxlord:
Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc 3G NAM Silver Carrier Unlocked GSM Cellular Phone

Now let's pester the hell out of that store so they order appropriate stock for all the eager fans :D Gona call them tomorow ..
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
good luck

but, its been like that since over two weeks ago, so dont get too excited.
[Xperia Arc General] AdamUpNorth:
Google's showing some pretty scary customer stories coming from that place.
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
Yeah, I just browsed through the reviews and they are horrible!! I would NOT order from them and wait for Amazon or SonyStyle.
[Xperia Arc General] AdamUpNorth:
Omg. Just walked out of Sony Store with an Arc. Need to get home to play with this thing.

Sent from my X10a
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Did you get Midnight Blue? Do you mind sharing some pricing?
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
Congratulations.

Is there some link to sony store where the phone is?? :confused:
[Xperia Arc General] drew1129:
Cant send links yet. Go to the sonystyle store canada. And it shows it as in store only. Damn! I called a couple of them but they didn't have them yet. Doesn't matter much anyway since they wont ship it.
[Xperia Arc General] AdamUpNorth:
Sorry for the delay. Had to run errands and I'm just now playing with the phone.

I got it at the Sony Style store the Eaton Center in Toronto.

I purchased the phone outright for $499.99. Apparently that was a 1 day price. Tomorrow it's $549.99. We'll see tomorrow if that's true.

If you get it on a 3 year contract it's $99....but you need a voice/data plan combo that is $55/month or greater. Since my plan was a little short of that and that I'm 12 months early for my hardware upgrade ($120 fee) I just bought it for the $499...cheaper for me in the long run.

They also had a black hard plastic cover for $30 and the LiveView device for $89.99. I didn't get either.

Oh, it's the midnight blue which is what I wanted. They didn't have any other colour.

Got a chance to play with the Play hooked up via hdmi. Very cool phone. The screen isn't as nice as the Arc but joy stick-pad was awesome. Not the phone for me but cool.

I've only started playing the Arc now but man, it's awesome. I loved my x10 but this is in another league.
[Xperia Arc General] AdamUpNorth:
Oh, forgot to mention that if you get it through Futureshop or Best Buy you get a $50 gift card.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
I assuming what you got its not unbranded, but could you please confirm?
[Xperia Arc General] AdamUpNorth:
It is Rogers branded. Right now it's the only way to get the phone in Canada if you want it from a major retailer (Sony Style, Futureshop, Best Buy) as Rogers is the only cell company carrying it. Hopefully the LT15a's will start popping up more frequently on other online vendors.
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
Do they ship overseas?
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
When I had the Midnight blue arc, I had to order a pack of microfiber cloths as my finger prints were all over the place as my hands get sweaty and greasy fast. I will try the silver arc tomorrow hopefully if I get it. My experience with taking photos of the actual phone, I should say it looks twice as much better in the real world. arc truly beautiful.
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
You'll get the silver one?. Maybe you could sell to me the midnight Blue. :p
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
it was sold last week, sorry
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
haha, I didn't know that.
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
Rogers doesn't ship outside Canada :(, I can't buy the phone from them.

Anyone knows how much different are the Software builds from SE for Xperia arc?. There is a new one: http://www.ptcrb.com/ctiastaff/complete/view_complete_request.cfm?modelid=18646

I'm a little bit tired waiting for this phone. :mad:
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
Look what showed up today on mobilecityonline for pre-order? Has anyone ordered from them? They have good reviews on Google.
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
Here is for Pre-order also.....

http://negrielectronics.com/sony-ericsson-xperia-lt15a-850-3g-arc-black-unlocked.html