yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
i will flash my device and get with you on the Screen protector issue , im gonna order two

some have gotten the unlock instructions from our thread and unlocked there phones , making their own thread without saying a word or thanks that they got the instructions from here.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
who gives a chit about respect. I have seen people stealing code from other developers and not mentioning any names.

Holy Chit:

SONY Ericsson USA website has arc listed as "new" it is not in Coming soon status...

Oh, you can click and buy :eek:

It goes to no where but soon it may...

LINK
[Xperia Arc General] Photophobia:
I also got the Matcha Cappuccino.
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
Nimche, thanks for the LT15a ROM. MMS is working fine now :-).

I had to reassign contact pictures again as the default one's from Google look too blurred. This is going to be pain with Xperia. I hope Google starts to store high res pictures soon as the screens on phones are getting better and the tablets look to take off this year.
[Xperia Arc General] rajeshr:
Dude, I assume that was a dig at me? Considering I'm the one that created a new thread?

FYI - I did thank you in this thread a couple of days back. Check who's thanked you in the following post!

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=13202013&postcount=105

Did you note that your Thanks Meter number went up? Or do you need a public acknowledgement of thanks in the new thread? Or are you displeased with the fact that I created a new thread for the Canadian Arc?

I'm not sure why you would even bring that up - it seems quite petty!
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
let it go Nimche and enjoy your device . stop searching where they will be selling it , you got your device at a good price and the color you wanted. even if appears tomorrow in your local grocery shop.

drink some your cappachino and relax looool . the sony style link doesnt even work. it takes you no where.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Did you guys try your Cappucino? Amazing, you drink it and you can speak Japanese.

こんにちは私はXDAユーザーだ！

That is crazy :eek:
[Xperia Arc General] sjsharksfan:
question for those who are already using the so-01c, do you know if it is identical in terms of supported bands/frequencies as the LT15i version?
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
no it is identical to lt15a Supported bands are 1/2/5/6 which are 2100/1900/850/800
[Xperia Arc General] borkedarc:
I network unlocked it using the info from this thread. It works fine. Very happy with it.

Just decommissioning my Desire. Can't really think what I need to delete. My SMS's get autobacked up to my gmail, as do all my contacts... I think any important data is on the SIM / SD... But I can't help think I'm going to miss something as soon as I clear it.
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
Good morning guys

here Nimche this is the link for the SGP SteinHeil antifinger screen protector you were asking about

AntiFingerprint

http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...-screen-protector-steinheil-ultra-series.html

Anti-oil

http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...-screen-protector-steinheil-ultra-series.html

ultrafine anti fingerprint

http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...-screen-protector-steinheil-ultra-series.html

Crystal clear

http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...-screen-protector-steinheil-ultra-series.html

read more to understand the difference
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
Are you guys going to apply another screen protector on top of SE one already on it? Or, you'll remove the stock one before you apply the new one?
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
no i guess we should remove it (i have a bubble in mine and its not alligned correct) to see its quality.
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
Does anyone have cool themes for our SO-01c ?

or know where i can get them ?
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
No cool there...

Thanks for the links, I will look and choice the right one. Which one are you going with?

I am keeping the stock on it as it is very nice without any issues. aligned and clean.

Anyone could share Statusbar 2.3.2 file from their system files?
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
From Japanese ROM?
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
Now that Rogers has released the LT15a, any word or info as to whether we can buy it online somewhere and have it shipped to the USA?
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
from lt15a, if you have it. I deleted mine by mistake and I don't have status bar.

tried and put the systemui.apk but didn't work.

thanks
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
If you still need let me know and I probably can do that only when I get home later today. Also, do I need to root or can I just install some free app to email you the file?
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
Ebay best as always and the current 10% ebay bucks means some good prices. Or, keep an eye on places like negrielectronics. They already had Xperia Play this morning.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Solved. I got the file from theme section and my status bar is not transparat :eek:

but at least I got it back.

You probably didn't need the root to copy but you need the root to replace. Files actually is under system/apps

Thanks anyways.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
EBAY this is going up. This is the way it should be. I don't like my arc price to go down.
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
Sent you PM with link. Let me know if that's not the file.
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
I'll be surprised if anyone buys that. Maybe I should sell mine and get another one. I tried too hard to get my battery cover screen protector perfect and I think I pressed the cover too hard. I feel it's now slightly squeaky on the middle top area. But seems to be settling down now as it restores to it's original shape:mad:
[Xperia Arc General] rajeshr:
Second that. If he finds a buyer, I'm going to go to my local Best Buy and pick up a couple and toss em up on eBay! :D
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
your prediction about the prices were correct that they would be over $850.

maybe we should get a couple of silver since they werent released in canada and sell them for a $1000 . loool
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
hi guys

any themes or somewhere i could get good ones for the arc.
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
can anyone who has got the phone try if this japanese version would work with any of the WCDMA carriers in the U.S.

because there is a WCDMA option in the network settings

i have been asked about this, but i have been to busy to go to any carrier and ask.

So can someone try it

thanks
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
WCDMA just means UMTS. From Wikipedia "While not an evolutionary upgrade on the airside, it uses the same core network as the 2G GSM networks deployed worldwide, allowing dual-mode operation along with GSM/EDGE; a feat it shares with other members of the UMTS family." You can read more about WCDMA on Wikipedia.

I do not think it will support Verizon if that is what you are asking.
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
After 3 days of dating and getting to know eachother, i can now say that im officially in love with this phone. Not one problem.

users who have recieved their phones dont forget to share some photos .
[Xperia Arc General] bagofsnakes:
How are you getting 10% ebay bucks?
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
you should have been invited to this program

Go to your bucks section if you have signed up and see if there is instruction there. eventually you need windows 7 machine and then download IE9 through eBay and pin it to your taskbar and shop from there.

But again you should be invited to the program.
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
This link should have all the answers for your about 10% ebay bucks
[Xperia Arc General] ennx:
I have the Indonesian Arc. How about that? No 3G for North America on this phone. I'll live with that. I use WiFi 95% of the time and I like the phone. Misty Silver. I could buy the Rogers version and get 3G but it's black. I don't want black.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Whoever want their phone working on 3G att (850 & 1900) they need UMTS band os II & V.

Only one we have found here is Docomo (Japan) and it comes in three color Misty Silver/Midnight Blue/ Pink
[Xperia Arc General] Photophobia:
So, I am super-uptight about putting any software my computer; therefore, I would really like to be able to unlock my phone w/o extra software. I am cool with the flashtool. So, is it confirmed that the following will work?

Backup the Docomo ROM (I do want to try their ROM for a while)

Flash the phone with Nimche's LT15a ROM so unlock screen should now come up when non-Docomo SIM is present

Get unlock code from one of the many sites and use it to unlock phone

Reflash with ROM that was backed up in step 1
[Xperia Arc General] lucifer.x:
How to Backup the Docomo ROM in step 1 ?

Thank you.:)
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
yes it should work

good luck
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
what you do is a repair with PC companion then after its done you go to you computer folder: C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\xxxxxxxx\blob_fs and get the two bigger files (one around 150to 160MB and one is 10 to 20MB size) and put them in a folder and with help of flash tool you turn it into a ftf file. That would be flashable to any arc thru flashtool
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
whoever uses both roms can you try speed tests on both of them and see the differnce.

has anyone tried LT15i rom on the SO-01c?
[Xperia Arc General] macklobell:
Does anyone know why the s0-01c has the quicktime icon on the box. I automatically flashed to the lt15a rom and noticed that I didn't have quicktime but it seems that it was included in the japanese rom since it is included on the box. Is there a way to get quicktime on the lt15a rom?
[Xperia Arc General] IntMD:
Quicktime logo is on the 15i box too... I assume it can just play qtime videos direct from standard player but I havent tried tbh
[Xperia Arc General] macklobell:
Two problems at present. Does anyone know how to clear the timescape messages on the front page of the phone? Also, my phone doesn't seem to accept new keyboards when downloaded from the market. Even when selected as default. I have lt15a rom..
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
im not sure what you want to do , but you can post this in another post where u can find timescape experts.
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
Has anyone tried SE's life.contacts beta. It's a widget that's there in market. I am just loving this widget. Cool feature is you can hide your secret friends from showing up on the widget ;)
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
SkyFire is an impressive browsing app , it much faster than the stock browser on my SO-01c
[Xperia Arc General] jwilhoit:
Can you please send me an ebay invoice for a midnight blue one? I want to pay with paypal. Thanks!!!!
[Xperia Arc General] jwilhoit:
I apologize if I replied in the wrong place.

Can you please send me an ebay invoice for a midnight blue one? I want to pay with paypal. Thanks!!!!
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
its ok

ok i will PM you on ordering details and im trying to get the seller to drop the prices a bit and hopefully you will get a good deal

till now its $770 for ebay and $720 for paypal with shipping included and it will be 2day shipping from japan
[Xperia Arc General] jwilhoit:
Never mind. I founf the LT15a NAM 3G Xperia ARC for $683.99 shipped Fedex express from GSM Nation.

Thanks....
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
If you are looking for Midnight Blue, you can get it from them but for Silver and pink color you only option for now is Docomo.
[Xperia Arc General] Photophobia:
This is potentially a stupid question. So, I will be helping a colleague that just ordered an SO-01C and, since it won't involve my computer, I wanted to try using the ezSEMC unlock on his phone. Is that process truly permanent or will using something like SEUS relock when it flashes the new firmware?
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
The unlock is permanent.
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
sorry for being late putting up the screen protector review

but ive been so busy enjoying my Xperia SO-01c. im a bit dissapointed not seeing posts from people who got the SO-01c and haven't shared their positive experience to benefit others.

the screen protector i got was from www.sgpstore.com

go to the SE xperia arc section and you will find 4 types

choose what suits you

the one i put on was the ultra optics antifingerprint(its green)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTL1tAG3Iv0
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
for people who were asking about the price

it is 15.99 plus shipping for the anti-finger one

and 13.99 for the crystal clear one

i thinks it clear on their website all u have to do is enter
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
Did you remove the one SE put? I am noticing dust collecting between the edges and the SE screen protector and also it looks like SE's is magnetic to lint and dust.

I probably will remove the SE soon and get one of these.
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
yah i absoulutely did remove SE's screen protector , it was like u said a lint and dust magnet at the edges.

u will not regret getting one like these. my phone is sparkly clean always and now i play around the screen with no finger prints that used to drive me nuts.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Well this is Midnight Blue version with Optics screen protector.
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
good job

its looking clean lol
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
So you prefer the Midnight blue over the silver?
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
It a personal preference over this. It might be totally my eyes since I had X10 in white color for one year. Phone is sexy period no matter what color even yellow.

For me by comparing them both in one look, I will go with Black but then you have to keep the thing clean. I hope I can...
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Thanks for recommendation. Screen protector is a lot nicer than SE one. I like it.

Once I peeled of a corner of the SE with X-Acto Blade, then it just came off like a sticker...

Only thing with SGP is that those dust sticker may leave adhesive on your screen. I won't use them next time but other than that, it was really nice. I didn't even get a bubble with out squeegee...
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
I think I need a back up phone for my Misty Silver. I am looking for Unbranded, unlocked version in Midnight Blue. I will sell my Misty Silver as I am already craving a change. Used X1 in silver for almost 6 months and then had Nexus One, and X10 in white.
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
guys

color is a personal preference just like when you choose car color; a Mercedes is a Mercedes no matter what color it is.

whatever color you possess, you will always have a craving for the other colors. so you have to convince yourself with what you have.

just like girls, you have to be convinced that ur girl is beautiful or else ur going to look at others(girls reading---> dont get angry "of coarse nothing compares to you" it just for guys to understand)

daaaaaamn examples loooooooooooool

to me they are all awesome even the pink and whoever get the black just get the maximum zagg protection and put the SGP protector on the screen.

so enjoy your phones people
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
I should say after using the phone for a half day, screen protector works well against sweaty/oily fingers

I like it. Worth the money...

Thanks Alsaqr
[Xperia Arc General] Photophobia:
Interesting that they came out with official Eva merch for arc:

http://www.evastore.jp/pc/article/C2001701.html

Might have to order one from our man in Japan.
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
yaaaaaah , go for it dude. he will get it for u. And show us some pictures when u get something

this is the best japanese website

i always order from them

http://search.borderless.rakuten.com/borderless/search.action?st=&t=new&tl=0&k=xperia+arc

maybe they got what u want

if not show ur product to our Mr.Japan
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
this is very classy for people who like leather instead of hard casses.

http://en.item.rakuten.com/keitai/111-2590/
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
I used this site to get a case for X10. Great product and fast shipping. Unfortunately, I didn't use the case. I seem to prefer full-body skins over cases. But, I drool to own a vaja case someday:D
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
has any body applied the maximum full body zagg skin ?

i got mine but turned out to be only for screen and back, so i returned it. :(
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
well that sucks, i thought the chrome part is the most crucial part of have protection. Whats up with Zagg lately?
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
Clearprotector I ordered had pieces for full body but, I used only for back as applying all over makes the phone feel rough at each piece edge. I need to order one more now as I sold my Misty Silver to get Midnight blue which is on it's way from Canada:-). I ordered a cheap $5 version this time from eBay. Will let you know how it is soon.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Were you able to get Rogers for good price. I love the Midnight blue...
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
I paid $600 after eBay bucks. Just pulled the trigger before the IE9 deal ended. Also sold my Silver Arc for around 740. Got Unlocked Xperia Play R800a for $420. Also got Dock for it and the cute speaker referred in accessories section:-) .
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
How did you get a Play "a" for that price?
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
That's the only reason I bought it. I think they gave unlocked version of R800a's and Verizon versions at Google I/O. There are several listed and going at low pirces recently. The seller listed it for auction with a buy it now price at $450. I think I just happened to see when it probably was just listed. I sent him a message if he can reduce the buy it now to $425 and just a second before he accepted my request I ended up buying as I didn't want someone else to end up buying it. A delivery attempt was already made yesterday and I missed it. I should have it today. Hope it's no scam :-). ebay item number 120725728032. AT&T 3G is mentioned in small weird font.

And I already see ebay bucks of 2% + 8% for it already in my account.
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
how can the Market server error issue be resolved . the market is working but the error only appears when buying from market.

cleaning cache has been attempted but still the same problem exists.

can someone help ?
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
I had similar error on my X10 yesterday. I think it went away after I enabled WiFi and tried market once. Then, I disabled WiFi and I didn't see the problem again.
[Xperia Arc General] vladuz976:
there is no work around for that?
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Not yet, there is one Developer looking into this but as of now there is no solution but won't make much difference since there are no custom roms out there for arc.
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
Anyone get the 2.3.3 update on the SO-01c Stock rom?

ive flashed the LT15a rom on it and there is no update yet.
[Xperia Arc General] rmdesign:
I´ve unlocked four HTC and two Xperia Arc in librecel.net and all was ok for me.
[Xperia Arc General] istyle1129:
yeah, really hope there is a way to get the 2.3.3 update so the hd recording and wifi issue can be fixed.
[Xperia Arc General] samven582:
the US version is being sold on Sony style.com
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
actually saw that this morning. I guess that is bootloader unlockable version.
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
The model number is LT15ABL. What does BL mean? Bootloader locked?
[Xperia Arc General] samven582:
color? BL = midnight blue

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[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
Yeah, that could be it too! :p
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Bl should be Blue or Black
[Xperia Arc General] Photophobia:
For those using the SO-01C stock ROM, the 2.3.3 update is finally available. I got it through PC Companion and did not check the other options.

The new software version is reported as (3.0.1.F.0.126) and gives you Gingerbread 2.3.3 and several new apps (including one for McDonalds for some reason...)

Speaking of Docomo, the title of this report is suffering from an unfortunate translation error, no?

http://www.nttdocomo.com/disaster/index.html
[Xperia Arc General] DanielOcean:
I added the .xml file and am still not getting 3g :-/

Am I required to flash a LT15a rom?
[Xperia Arc General] DanielOcean:
bump. any help?

edit: nvm, my dumb ass thought this thread was for lt15i.. fml

guess i have to try to sell :(
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
this is where i read it , that it uses cdma.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W-CDMA_(UMTS)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTT_DoCoMo

thanks for the info.
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
update

i have flashed the device with the LT15a rom and everything is working fine, even the Docomo logo in the begining has dissappeared.
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
Guys

PM me and i will give you the item number depending on the color you want. The seller doesnt usually sell these , so he will make invoices special for us.

searching on ebay will not get u anywhere

after you get the item number , you can ask for paypal only if you prefer .
[Xperia Arc General] istyle1129:
Thanks a lot alsaqr. you are awesome!! :D
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
Guys i have no clue about the warranty policy. i never asked cause i dont care. im just glad i got ot in the usa and working on 3G.
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
Will ebay bucks work if it's invoiced? It will be great if the seller can list a

bunch of Silver with Buy It now. I have ebay 10% ebay bucks promotion till 2nd week of May and getting the phone to around $600 range will be awesome.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Warranty is very clear. You buy any Sony Ericsson from any other country you won't be able to use it in your own country. They will fix it and for a cost(Source: SE customer support)
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
yes its an ebay invoice and i guess the 10% will work . so statistically if you go through ebay it will be with the 10% you have it will be $693 so this is a good price.
[Xperia Arc General] istyle1129:
Now I understand that my warranty question was a little out of line. You are just trying to help us and we come back with more question that you are not obligated to answer. Thanks again.
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
i have sent you your ebay invoice to you PM. just type the item number on ebay search and it will appear

it is for the silver like you wanted

and let me know if you dont use it so someone else can benefit

good luck
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
Can I get an item number for Silver please. Looks like Rogers and even AT&T (if they do) may not have Silver for a while. So, I might feel ok to pay $700 for a phone. At least I have a month to impress my friends :-) with whom I losing reputation as gadget geek for owning X10 for too long. Almost a year now.:D
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
ok i will send u the item number

good luck
[Xperia Arc General] kitsVA:
Ordered :-). Hopefully, I can have it for working by next weekend.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
You don't get on IM. where is my link ;)
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
I got the same promotion. Did you figure out how to use it? Give me a hint.
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
i am online

what link ? didnt the dead guy respond ?
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
congrats on ordering

you will get it by wednesday or thursday hopefully and unlocking is a piece of cake

if you want the LT15a rom flashed it will get rid of the Docomo logo and no japanese programs

but it wont hurt to try the japanese rom and compare the speed

good luck
[Xperia Arc General] jerrytea:
do you know how much it costs to UNLOCK?
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
yes

i paid 30 to get the credits from a provider for the unlock software software . there are other providers and prices vary but they range from $30- $50
[Xperia Arc General] istyle1129:
Tks a bunch!!
[Xperia Arc General] jerrytea:
Thanks for being so active and helpful on this forum!!! Did you get to try the in-call and ringtone volume? How is it? I ask this because most Japanese phones I've used had very weak speakers. Not sure if they have tuned down the volume on the docomo version to better suit Japanese "standards".
[Xperia Arc General] alsaqr:
dont know about other japanese phones , but the call quality is better than the x10