yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Arc General] hondaguy:
i had a similar issue the other day so i called tech support and asked them to refresh my network settings. they will tell you to turn off the phone and take the battery out for 1 minute, then restart it. it has been running for the last two days since doing that
[Xperia Arc General] AdamUpNorth:
Aqus, I just upgraded to Global v2.3.3 so I'll keep an eye on it. So far so good.

-Sent from my Awesome Arc (LT15a v2.3.3)
[Xperia Arc General] jon3sh:
EH! here just curious what apk is and what does it do?

Thanks
[Xperia Arc General] BluechipJ:
Search!

One explanation: http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/0...top-5-benefits-of-rooting-your-android-phone/

[YOUTUBE]PVRNSit44Sg&hd=1[/YOUTUBE]
[Xperia Arc General] AdamUpNorth:
Aqus....You still have this problem?

If so, have a look at this. Possible solution?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=14732350#post14732350
[Xperia Arc General] aqus:
Yes after rogers did the reset from their end I thought it was OK but happened again.

I will keep an eye out for that thread. thanks
[Xperia Arc General] icepixie:
My rogers arc is rooted with the generic north american rom installed.

The SE home keeps crashing after I use Google maps - anyone have that issue? Wonder what I can do to fix this issue. I know it's not a big deal but I dont like it. :o
[Xperia Arc General] stanlai:
OTA update

Updating my OS right now
[Xperia Arc General] aqus:
With which os ???

Is the rogers one out?
[Xperia Arc General] Donkey3000:
Rogers is out. It downloaded and then shut down when I confirmed the install. It showed the updating animations for about 5 minutes or so then booted back up. Once it booted back up it told me it couldn't update the software! :(. I wonder if its because I'm rooted. I made sure to defrost any frozen applications in Titanium first as I didn't know if that would cause an issue. I'll try one more time.

Edit: Nope, still failing. "Software Update: Could not update software". Better luck to the rest of you. I guess I'm waiting for now.
[Xperia Arc General] Cholerabob:
OTA update done 2.3.3 on Rogers, Gingerbreak looks like is still working ?
[Xperia Arc General] BluechipJ:
Yes, apparently over-the-air updates maintain root.

For those having issues updating with PC Companion or over the air, I've extracted and packaged the latest v2.3.3/3.0.1.A.0.145 ("Facebook Inside Xperia") update into a FlashToolFile (FTF).

v2.3.3/3.0.1.A.0.145 ("Facebook Inside Xperia" update): http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1134270

NOTE: v2.3.3 cannot be rooted with GingerBreak/SuperOneClick (directly, yet).

To maintain root, you must upgrade by flashing over-the-air from v2.3.2/3.0.A.2.181 to v2.3.3.

Instructions: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1115542

Firmware: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1088539
[Xperia Arc General] Donkey3000:
After having issues with the OTA not working (I changed a system properties file a while back but restored its setting but that still broke the OTA update), I figured I had to flash the "v2.3.2/3.0.A.2.181" rogers rom you posted through flashtool (I didn't check wipe data). Confirmed there was no root access. Ran gingerbreak and confirmed root access was there. I then applied the OTA update to 2.3.3 and rebooted (it did this on its own after booting initial time telling me it succeeded). I was then able to confirm root was still there.

Cheers!

Cheers.
[Xperia Arc General] bota999:
Hi,

I am having issues updating to 2.3.3. I tries through "update service", it says the software is uptodate and on latest version?

currently this is what i have:

Android Version:2.3.2

Build Number: 3.0.A.2.181

Kernel version: 2.6.32.9-perf SEMCUser@SEMCHost#1

Any help/pointers will be appreciated?
[Xperia Arc General] Donkey3000:
That is indeed the old version and you should have an update available to apply. I didn't try using the update service, but used the over the air update.

Have you tried the over the air update? Go to "Settings" > "About Phone" > "Software Update" and click "Update Now". The download was just under 50 MB I think. I used wifi to download it.
[Xperia Arc General] bota999:
I tried that already and it says the same thing. "Your phone already has the latest update". Any way to force it?
[Xperia Arc General] bota999:
ThankYou all as i did install it using the FlashTool as described above. Now i am on the latest Yeah....
[Xperia Arc General] BluechipJ:
Assuming you're on Rogers, it means the update hasn't been pushed out to your region yet. (Updates can be staggered, even in the same country -- especially a large one like Canada with multiple time zones.)

[YOUTUBE]v7hUIABNW6c&hd=1[/YOUTUBE]
[Xperia Arc General] ry079:
Hey BlueChipJ, i've rooted my phone on 2.3.2 and used titanium to uninstall some apps.. i've restored all apps and data and then tried the update.

It downloads the package but never completes step 4.

Any ideas how to get the update working?
[Xperia Arc General] Flo95:
If you were rooted on 2.3.2 and updated to 2.3.3 via OTA you still have root.

But Gingerbreak won't root 2.3.3

EDIT:

Delete again, please.

I was on the wrong side of the thread and replied :o
[Xperia Arc General] Donkey3000:
This was likely the problem I had as well (in addition to modifying a settings file and changing it back). Re-flash 2.3.2 using flash tool (make sure to uncheck wipe data setting) and then try the update. That should do the trick. The problem is likely the time stamps changed on the system apps. I'm just freezing stock/system/bloatware apps going forward to avoid this scenario in the future.
[Xperia Arc General] icepixie:
Where are you guys located for the ones who received the OTA updates?

I'm in Ottawa and haven't received the update yet.
[Xperia Arc General] CarbonX13:
Vancouver, BC, and I've received one.
[Xperia Arc General] Cholerabob:
Montreal, got it first day
[Xperia Arc General] pato_bato:
I got the update after downloading and installing and reboot. The update told me that it could not complete the update. maybe because I got some apps frozen in TB
[Xperia Arc General] Donkey3000:
Removed system apps (rogers bloatware) would do that. I ended up freezing before i did the successful update and it upgraded fine.
[Xperia Arc General] somevietguy:
My current firmware is. .181 and rooted. If I upgrade through rogers network, ill be fine?
[Xperia Arc General] BluechipJ:
Yes... as stated in the instructions... AND video...
[Xperia Arc General] somevietguy:
can someone help me? i also get the "cannot update software" error after the boot-up. anyone have an idea how to fix this? thanks in advance.
[Xperia Arc General] r2689:
i noticed u r from Toronto so ur best bet would be pacific mall.. it will cost you way less n they will install it for u.
[Xperia Arc General] pngface:
If you don't need your current settings, you can just flash the 2.3.3 rom directly. That's what I did
[Xperia Arc General] aqus:
I installed the O2 firmware withe the update. Any advantages to put back the original Rogers update.

O2 seems to work well except a few times it looses connection with rogers network,(mentioned this in previous post). And I need to reboot every day or else my ram gets to about 29 and phone lags a lot.
[Xperia Arc General] Mr.Kakarot:
Getting one of these today but I am on fido? Can I root and unlock it myself? At the beach right now....and the forums keep timing out.... Any recommended rings roms??

I will be able to search properly once home, but thx in advance!
[Xperia Arc General] pato_bato:
I guess I should unfreeze the rogers bloatware
[Xperia Arc General] BluechipJ:
The ROM itself shouldn't matter and most people have no issues running international "i" version ROMs on their "a" phones. That said, if the O2 ROM isn't the most stable, flash a generic "a" version or any other ROM. I've had zero issues with both the latest .145 North American and .145 Rogers ROMs.

Root:

[YOUTUBE]PVRNSit44Sg&hd=1[/YOUTUBE]

NOTE: The latest v2.3.3 CANNOT be rooted directly. You must flash v2.3.2, root, then update over the air to get v2.3.3 and maintain root.

[YOUTUBE]v7hUIABNW6c[/YOUTUBE]

Unlock:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/UNLOCK-CODE-4-Ro..._trkparms=algo=LVI&itu=UCI&otn=1&po=LVI&ps=63

Unlocking is ONCE, PERMANENT, does NOT affect updates, and is independent and separate from any firmware on the phone. (Flashing does not affect it.)
[Xperia Arc General] AwesomeAHlee:
does the lt15a use 2100 frequency as well for 3g?
[Xperia Arc General] Mr.Kakarot:
forgot about this, I got busy!

I paid that guy yesterday for the code.... still nothing, maybe he does not work on weekends?

So I will probably get the unlock tomorrow....

after that, I assume I will want the generic north A rom? I hate the rogers boot logo and bloatware...

any other advice? thx

Thanks for the links. Also, I just checked... my phone has 2.3.2 right now? So I should be good to go? thx

*rooted, should I flash before I am unlocked... or should I wait/dont matter etc?
[Xperia Arc General] BluechipJ:
Currently, there is no North American generic ROM that can be updated over the air. I've been trying to extract one but may have to just post the 3rd-party download. You have to stick with the Rogers v2.3.2 if you want root. Else, there's always the international version (doesn't matter, both work).

As stated above, unlocking is completely independent and unaffected by any software.
[Xperia Arc General] Mr.Kakarot:
ok,

I am unlocked

running generic NA

rooted 2.3.2

good for now?

thx again, very useful videos.
[Xperia Arc General] Antherz:
Since i haven't been on the forum and haven't read up about the arc 2.3.3 release. Question: Is a full generic NA 2.3.3 release?

I thought the PC Companion would tell me if i'm currently running gen 2.3.2???? or am i a noob?
[Xperia Arc General] icepixie:
Thanks for the vid! I am on the generic north american rom and was frustrated as to how come I haven't got the OTA update. Now I see you can only get it if you're on the Rogers rom. Will have to flash back.

Question, when I flash back to the rogers rom with the flashtool, I have the option of keeping all my data, right?
[Xperia Arc General] neogio:
I havent flashed a rom since the sony x1,my phone wont boot anymore to follow the on screen instructions. I have debugging on already but now I cant boot to enable unknown sources. I am stuck here any suggestions welcomed.

Thanks in advance

30/007/2011 12:07:41 - INFO - Searching Xperia....

30/007/2011 12:07:41 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&1DDA42A3&0&6

30/007/2011 12:07:41 - INFO - Start Flashing

30/007/2011 12:07:41 - INFO - VER="R9A021";DATE="20110128";TIME="11:49:00";

30/007/2011 12:07:44 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin

30/007/2011 12:07:47 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin

30/007/2011 12:07:49 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin

30/007/2011 12:07:49 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

30/007/2011 12:07:49 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on

30/007/2011 12:07:49 - INFO - Then go to application settings

30/007/2011 12:07:49 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging

EDIT:

The only solution I have found so far that is working is to use LT15a_3.0.A.2.181_NAG with Flashtools 2.8, No other combination has been successful for me this far.
[Xperia Arc General] binku:
Apparently Hearing Aid Compatible and TTY isn't available on other ROMS, but only from Rogers ROM. :o
[Xperia Arc General] samven582:
Is anybody using this phone on AT&T? I am curious on what data plan you are using?
[Xperia Arc General] icepixie:
been out of the loop, but does the new 4.xx update apply to rogers version (LT15A) and still able to maintain root?
[Xperia Arc General] hellocng:
Yes and no. Depends on your firmware. Rogers branded firmware, no but you can load a HK or UK firmware on your Rogers branded Arc.
[Xperia Arc General] augie7107:
I'm using this on AT&T and I have the standard capped smartphone 2 GB per month data plan.
[Xperia Arc General] icepixie:
Thanks, so you just loaded the HK or UK firmware onto your rogers branded arc using the Flashtool, used Gingerbreak to root and then did the OTA update?
[Xperia Arc General] hellocng:
Yes.

10char
[Xperia Arc General] joecool1029:
Using it on $10 family unlimited non-smartphone. Like a boss.
[Xperia Arc General] Step666:
Are you 100% certain there's not a second one underneath the temporary one?

Because plenty of people over here have missed the second screen protector, it's so well fitted.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Look @ edge of screen you will see in installed or check your box. SE is always good with putting good stuff.
[Xperia Arc General] Imdking:
N

Misinformation!

Once your phone is rooted, you cannot update through Sony Ericsson Update Service (aka SEUS).

You have it backwards. When you root, you loose your updating privileges through SEUS and PC Companion. These programmes will not recognise a rooted phone or cusrom ROMs.

You have to flash back to a branded ROM or a generic one to use SEUS.
[Xperia Arc General] rajeshr:
Ahh! Apologies for the misinformation! :o

I had done this previously on my Motorola Atrix, and I could update while being rooted. I assumed it was the same way for the SE. I should not have assumed! :eek:

Having said that, it would be interesting to know why rooted phones would not be able to be updated. I can understand a custom ROM, but a rooted phone just allows SU access via an exploit. Many a times, the updates patch that exploit and hence you lose SU access.

One final point - could you not unroot to get back to stock? Why would you need to flash with a new ROM?
[Xperia Arc General] Step666:
I'm not sure that's right.

You can't update using SEUS after you have unlocked your bootloader (which you can't do if you have a Rogers-locked/-branded handset) but that's not the same as rooting.
[Xperia Arc General] frostz:
I went to htccode.com too to get mine unlocked and it said that instant unlock isn't available because of frauds in Canada. Did you have to email admin@totalgsm.org? If yes, how long did it take to get your code?
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
Actually, you are 100% wrong. Rooting has nothing to do with the ability to update via SEUS. You can root and update all you want through SEUS or PCC. I think you are the one with the misinformation! :p
[Xperia Arc General] rajeshr:
Taken from a forum posting on the htccode.com website:

The unlocking is performed with the USB cable provided with the phone.

The cost for unlocking is $50 (USD) and can be paid by paypal to admin@totalgsm.org with Subject: Xperia Unlock

Upon payment you will receive the instructions, login id and pwd to use the software to your paypal email address.

The unlocking process takes less than 10 seconds and is just performed by a click on a button.

Basically, that's about it. There's some information in the Japanese Experia thread if you are looking for more.
[Xperia Arc General] CarbonX13:
Well, since we're all Rogers customers (mostly)... Do you guys know of any way to upgrade to the Arc without being on a data plan? Rogers is not letting me upgrade without switching to a data plan, and there's no way I'm shelling out that much money per month on a phone bill... Will say, buying it from Future Shop allow me to upgrade without switching plans?
[Xperia Arc General] rajeshr:
Thanks to you and Step666 for the update! I thought I was giving out bad information! :D
[Xperia Arc General] rajeshr:
You can buy it from Best Buy by paying the off-contract price ($549). No need to change your plan or even be a Rogers customer.
[Xperia Arc General] frostz:
Oh it's $50 dollars? I thought it was only $20 and I paid for it here - http://www.htccode.com/account. How long did it take for them to send you instructions after you paid them?
[Xperia Arc General] pato_bato:
Yes. There is 1 plastic cover.. which is the cheap one nothing else. :) Anyone else here from Rogers may have what they are talking about?
[Xperia Arc General] rajeshr:
10 mins.

BTW, someone has claimed that they got the code from cellunlock.net too. I've used them in the past and they've been good, but they have not yet responded when I asked them about the Arc unlock.
[Xperia Arc General] pato_bato:
That's what i thought bootloading you cannot update from SEUS..
[Xperia Arc General] CarbonX13:
Not my option really... I'm searching for an upgrade, not paying for the device full price. =/
[Xperia Arc General] pato_bato:
I have not yet rooted.

But I'm having a problem with SE PC Companion detecting the phone.

*I tried plugin the usb port first then port to the phone. - No Luck

*I tried other 4 USB port on my PC - No Luck

*I tried power off and on - No Luck

BTW: The computer keeps asking to install a driver for the phone.

I can't find where I can get the driver so the system stops prompting me to install the driver.

I also checked sonyericsson website.. can't find it.

Any help please.

Yes the phone has the check mark on Install PC Companion.
[Xperia Arc General] IntMD:
Download seus... It should install the drivers
[Xperia Arc General] akusokuzan:
I got my unlock code from there within the hour. Worked well too
[Xperia Arc General] pato_bato:
I downloaded the pc comp it did show installing driver but still no luck.

Expria ARC
[Xperia Arc General] emann56:
To cancel data it cost $100. So really if you want the arc with no data plan it would cost $199.99 Still better than $549.99
[Xperia Arc General] jerrytea:
may I ask how much did it cost you?
[Xperia Arc General] IntMD:
Seus or pc companion? Ive heard pc companion isnt installing the right driver or something but seus is
[Xperia Arc General] pato_bato:
It's working now. After I removed the battery.

My 1st Android = Xperia ARC
[Xperia Arc General] azian_advanced:
if rogers came out with a silver one, i'd buy one right now. i'm not really feeling the black/blue.. i guess i'll wait a bit longer til we find out whether the silver one is coming out or not.
[Xperia Arc General] pato_bato:
Anyone from Rogers able to unlock the bootloader?

And

Remove the Rogers Brand?
[Xperia Arc General] gunstar3035:
Guys I am with Rogers and am trying to decide between the Xperia Arc and the Nexus S... a little help?

I just don't know what phone is the best out of those two. My previous Android phones were the Xperia x10 and the Samsung Captivate (Funny considering the similarity between those and the ones I am trying to decide between)

Anyone with hands on experience with either or both I would very much like some opinions and thoughts. Please and thank you : )
[Xperia Arc General] CarbonX13:
Never had hands-on with the Xperia Arc yet, but based on personal experience, Sony's products have been of higher build quality than anything made by Samsung. If I'm not mistaken, the Nexus S has the (slightly) faster CPU. The camera on the Arc, however, is far superior to the Nexus S. There is also no SD card slot for the Nexus S (though it does has 16GB built in), whereas there is on the Arc (to accommodate for its very small amount of internal storage).

The Nexus S does seem to have far better modding support for it though, so that's something you should take into consideration.

Personally, I'd go with the Arc, it looks and feels much like a higher quality device, but that's just my opinion.
[Xperia Arc General] gunstar3035:
Thank you sir *clicks thanks*
[Xperia Arc General] Step666:
I used a Nexus S for 2-3 weeks prior to getting my Arc (literally swapped the SIM straight from one to the other).

Arc, hands down, no question.
[Xperia Arc General] noxlord:
Can anyone do a speedtest with a Rogers ARC on the Rogers network ?
[Xperia Arc General] rajeshr:
Results from Victoria on a Sunday morning (on Fido/Rogers):

Ping: 106ms

Download: 5123 kbps

Upload: 2641 kbps
[Xperia Arc General] akusokuzan:
It cost roughly $7.80 CAD and I got my code within the hour.
[Xperia Arc General] pato_bato:
I really want to debrand or what ever you call it.. I just want that Rogers start screen on boot to disappear.

When I power on the device I see the SE logo then the Rogers white screen.. it takes 1 min or so.. to disappear.
[Xperia Arc General] pato_bato:
I stand wrong.. after looking at the screen carefully (on the right angle).. I can see the screen protector.

I must say the screen protector is nice...in a way that you can't tell it is on. But if you look at it on the correct angle.. it is on the screen :eek:

Well now I can always see it because I found it. :D
[Xperia Arc General] frostz:
Wow I am getting no support from the guy at htccode.com. I paid the price he asked for the unlock and am getting no code or instructions or anything :(. I'm scared he took my money and ran.
[Xperia Arc General] rajeshr:
Did you check your spam folder for any emails? And did you pay for the correct option?
[Xperia Arc General] frostz:
I paid him $20 through Paypal at the purchase unlock link - http://www.htccode.com/account. And then the second time I payed $25 directly to admin @ totalgsm .org. :(
[Xperia Arc General] rajeshr:
Why the two payments? And I think the cost is $50. You may want to send him an email telling him your payment history and asking him about next steps.
[Xperia Arc General] frostz:
Two payments because at first I thought it's $20 to unlock any phone like it said on the front page but then I found out here that it's $50 in total and asked him why he has false information on the front page. He replied saying XDA members get $5 off and that I have to pay $25 difference instead of $30. I paid the $25 and he didn't send me anything. I sent him 3 emails already with no reply. Hopefully I get what I paid for soon. Really hate doing the Paypal dispute thing.
[Xperia Arc General] azian_advanced:
better yet, can someone do a speedtest with their x10 and arc from the same location? i really want to see the difference in the 3G download speeds between the two.
[Xperia Arc General] frostz:
Got my instructions finally!
[Xperia Arc General] Mach1Chris:
When you put in a foreign sim in the Rogers version and start the phone up, are you prompted for the unlock key? Or is the only way to unlock the Rogers version with the usb cable also like the Japanese version?
[Xperia Arc General] bagofsnakes:
Anyone know if we need to have an account with Rogers to buy the phone, or a Canadian address for the matter too. I'm considering heading up there on a weekend. It's not too far away for me. Is SE/Rogers all paranoid like apple and requiring credit cards only for payment?
[Xperia Arc General] rajeshr:
You might want to hit a Best Buy or Wireless Wave to pick up an Arc. They don't really check anything out - if asked, just tell them you are purchasing this as a gift. I've purchased phones in a similar fashion from the Rogers, Bell and Telus stores and find it easier at Best Buy. Future Shop is the one store where they will rarely sell you a phone outright as the sales folks are commission based and they make all their money off a plan.
[Xperia Arc General] frostz:
If I unlock the bootloader, root my phone or flash a different rom will my phone go back to its locked state?
[Xperia Arc General] AdamUpNorth:
bagofsnakes, I got my Rogers Arc from the Sony store and they didn't ask anything. Gave a credit card and took it home.

azian_advanced, I've been doing tests here and there. Mostly with 3 out of 4 bars of service and been hitting around 350 kB/s (BYTES not bits) which was about the same for my old X10. The other day at work (near Toronto) I got 4 bars and tested it and I hit 704 kB/s. I never came close to that with my X10. I think once I got 500....but never anything that high.
[Xperia Arc General] ry079:
what kind of battery life are you guys getting?

Hey Guys what kind of battery life are you guys getting?

from messaging on whatsapp through the day, playing 5 mins of games, a few mins of browsing, screen brightness set to 50% i get about 10 hrs with 25% battery life left. it says the screen takes up 65% of batterylife!

it's a rogers phone so i thought I'd post it here to keep the carrier version variable out of the equation.
[Xperia Arc General] azian_advanced:
thanks Adam. i used up my 6GB in two weeks (i was streaming movies on my laptop) so i couldn't perform the test myself and didn't want to wait until the new billing cycle. i didn't know Sony Store had them, do they sell them unlocked? i bought my X1 from SonyStyle in the US and it was unlocked.