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[Xperia Arc General] Cosmichunter:
My phone updated earlier this afternoon but since then my 3G data connection no longer works.

Even though Data is enabled in the Mobile Network Settings as it always has been, in the Status menu under About Phone it shows Mobile Network State as disconnected.

I have tried a reset but still no 3G network.

Almost forgot I'm with Vodafone UK.

**Fixed**

I had to got to the Sony Ericsson menu in Settings and redownload the correct settings.
[Xperia Arc General] Ricke77:
Thanks!

I have also the same version so no update yet!
[Xperia Arc General] bmwbasti:
Wow at least it seems as if you you get some informations about the ETA of the update. Could be that im just simply blind but i couldn´t find some infotmation like that at german SE website :(

But information has (and sadly will as it seems) never be a strength of SE ;)
[Xperia Arc General] cherryfish:
No, I even asked the support and even they didn't know the date. :(

SE Product Blog says:
[Xperia Arc General] blueblood619:
Hi I am a noob when it comes to the Arc and all the updates..I have the LT15i and its rooted..I got the camera video lagging issue..How do I update mine..After updating do i lose everything?? Sorry about the question because i tried to read all the post but do not understand..:(
[Xperia Arc General] Abuasad:
Mine is updating as i'm writing this :D yeeeey
[Xperia Arc General] bmwbasti:
@ cherryfish

I myself own an Arc that has a so called "unbranded “trade-kits”".

It´s an unbranded german Arc wth generic world filesystem and i´m asking what earlier means. Even some "carrier branded kits" are out when generic unbranded are not mentioned to be released yet :(
[Xperia Arc General] sausalito:
What country?
[Xperia Arc General] ShyamSasi:
NM.............
[Xperia Arc General] Abuasad:
Customization version:

1246-8626_R6C

File system version:

World-1-8_3.0.A.2.181

S1 boot version:

1241-2656 R9A021

Device was purchased in dubai, using it in Jordan.
[Xperia Arc General] cherryfish:
Yeah, I have the same "kit". Guess it simply means that german phones that are branded have to wait even longer than our ones. ;-)

Well, I've got plenty of time over the weekend. If it's not out until then, I think I'll flash one of the other ones. Want too use my camera, finally. ^^
[Xperia Arc General] sausalito:
What is crazy is that SonyEricsson DE don't even know...

Right now on twitter "das Rollout hat begonnen, genaues Datum für DE können wir noch nicht sagen: http://bit.ly/kRCXnB"

(means : update starts but we have no date for german)
[Xperia Arc General] bill.d:
im on vodafone uk and i dont see an update yet is your handset branded?
[Xperia Arc General] sausalito:
Update available for DE unbranded!!!
[Xperia Arc General] prometh696:
Could you please post your customization version? And did you get it ota?

Thanks
[Xperia Arc General] sausalito:
No OTA, by PC Companion only

(i don't remember how to find customization)
[Xperia Arc General] prometh696:
*#*#7378423#*#* then service info -> software info
[Xperia Arc General] va5ja:
I can confirm update too for Germany unbranded. Software info:

1241-4324_3.0.A.2.181

GENERIC - user

WORLD-1-8_3.0.A.2.181

EDIT1:

PC Companion: Unable to install or start phone software update components

EDIT2:

Trying SEUS. Looks better. Both SEUS and PC Companion leave content on the phone if you want it.

EDIT3:

Worked with SEUS. Update was quite quick and now waiting for the phone to boot. Happy :)
[Xperia Arc General] xperiax10.awesome:
Guys now since 2.3.3 update is available in Singapore, please let me know how to take backup of all apps/games??

Or should I go ahead with the update, all data will remain intact??

Note: my phone is rooted with GingerBreak!!

Tried to update using PC Companion, but getting following error:

PC Companion was not able to connect to the phone. Please disconnect & connect again.

For support, see the troubleshooting guide.
[Xperia Arc General] robiceli:
For backups, I use MyBackup pro and it does its job just fine. You can find it on android market. There is also a free version of that app.

EDIT: there's MyBackup root if your device is rooted.

As for not being able to update via PC Companion can be because your phone is rooted. Try updating with SEUS and see if it works.

I can also confirm that as from now, PC Companion found the 2.3.3 update for my german ARC and I am happy! :D

Will update in a few hours when home because I'm still at work now.
[Xperia Arc General] the_slasher:
just updated mine Singapore unbranded, all data remained intact

you will just lose root and all those app you've frozen will come back hehe

hhm my phone was also rooted with GingerBreak but I was able to use PC Companion for the update.
[Xperia Arc General] sbong:
Can anyone create the ftf files from the Singapore firmware please?
[Xperia Arc General] ishadab:
still no update in india :( :(
[Xperia Arc General] bartbla:
Just updated my German (unbranded) ARC with pc companion to 2.3.3
[Xperia Arc General] dubist:
o2 germany still no Update
[Xperia Arc General] arcanixX:
No auto brightness!

Hey, I just updated to 2.3.3 and the auto brightness is NOT working! Any ideas?? I even tried with the widgetsoid and nothing :(
[Xperia Arc General] cherryfish:
OMG you're right! Thank you guys, I'm going to update right now! :-)))

P.S.: unbranded.
[Xperia Arc General] rainerateimer:
Hey I just updated my German unbranded Arc - seems faster now and Facebook integration is cool (all Facebook-albums in the Gallery is awsome!) BUT where is the Screen-off animation ???? I thought this was suposed to come with the update? Wasnt it there in the SE demo video ?

besides this im hoping for better Batterylife but well see about that in a couple of days after some intensive testing.
[Xperia Arc General] cherryfish:
Someone said before in this thread it's there but very subtle so he/she didn't notice at first...
[Xperia Arc General] visy:
T-Mobile Germany still no Update.

Sent from my Clie VZ90.
[Xperia Arc General] Focal86:
Finally!!!

Mine is:

Phone software Version:

1241-4324_3.0.A.2.181

GENERIC - user

File System Version:

WORLD-1-8_3.0.A.2.181

...and I'm updating as I write here in Denmark.
[Xperia Arc General] Emmoth:
Confirming Update in sweden for Unbranded devices through PC

Sweden unbranded

Customization Version: 1247-1061_RC8

File System version: WORLD-1-8_3.0.A.2.181

Phone Software Version: 1241-4324_3.0.A.2.181

Updating now

Edit: PC companion wouldn't let me update... "Your phone has changed software that can not be updated".. Mine is unlocked and rooted through Bin4ry's method

Any ideas how to get passed that?
[Xperia Arc General] fender77:
Just updated my phone here in Norway too. Seems like we have the same variant Focal86!
[Xperia Arc General] Focal86:
Yes it seems we have the same. There is also one from Sweden running around here somewhere with the same variant.

Seems the unbranded version of the arc is the same here in the Nordic countries.
[Xperia Arc General] ransflyer:
Unbranded phone on UK O2 network.

Phone has just notified me of the update and tried to updated itself through wifi, it failed so I used SEUS, and it worked first time.

Any news on rooting it, so I can strip out the unwanted bloatware?
[Xperia Arc General] bmwbasti:
Hi cherry :),

I can confirm that. I have set my brightness to a small level (should be about 20%) and it still is regulated automaticaly. But it is not that kind of "agressive" anymore and it is harder to be recognized because it flickers way less while regulating.

Kind regards
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
I have the new global generic and the three files
[Xperia Arc General] kistigun:
can you upload them?
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
I´m going to create a post on development section, with this files uploaded. See you there

I´m to new to create a development post. I will do in general section
[Xperia Arc General] leba837:
Unbranded Arc in the UK on the Orange Network, was notified yesterday of update, connected to home WiFi and update completed fine first time.

After update went to accounts and sync option in the settings menu to enable Facebook integration. Took a while for all of my contacts Calender, and Gallery to update but is working fine now. NEW media discovery widget available. Have recorded 3 X 10min HD video clips and so far have not seen any pausing like before.

Can't say that I have noticed any improvement on the touchscreen responsiveness or the battery life at this stage.

Have put my Arc through 2 charge/discharge cycles and moved all apps to SD card, Phone now boots in under 50 Secs!!!! At this stage I don't see the need to root, just in case there are more updates.
[Xperia Arc General] Darth Glacious:
I have updated earlier my unbranded and unlocked Arc, also of German origin. Strangely enough the update was not available around 19-20 in the evening, local time, when I checked for the last time of the day. But I checked using OTA, which today still did not report an update available. Checking today with PC Companion told me there was an update, but could detect the phone after I did what it told me to so I had to use the good old SEUS.

The boot time was longer than the actual update process, now I'm curious to see what's new and how it behaves.
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Global generic 2.3.3 ftf ready to flash:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=T5KJR2CP
[Xperia Arc General] bill.d:
vodafone uk branded handset , updated yesterday via pc companion with no problems at all, they have added even more bloatware though........
[Xperia Arc General] MaLt-:
same variant as you guys but different country, but I don't get any updates yet... So sad... :confused:
[Xperia Arc General] Roel_1982:
In the Netherlands available too!

Non-branded retail version
[Xperia Arc General] kistigun:
what is the customization number of that firmware?
[Xperia Arc General] jamiesquarters:
I can confirm the update for NL, customization number 1247-1063. Not available using OTA, updating through PC Companion as we uh.. type...
[Xperia Arc General] blackirish:
i just got my arc updated through pc companion to v 2.3.3,i cant notice any difference though except for that new icon for facebook.
[Xperia Arc General] Roel_1982:
I'm pretty sure it's the world version, like people posted before:

1241-4324_3.0.A.2.181

GENERIC - user

File System Version:

WORLD-1-8_3.0.A.2.181

But I installed the update too quickly, phone is booting up now :)
[Xperia Arc General] vaio-sti:
No progress, no annoucement here in Japan....
[Xperia Arc General] Mano1982:
The file you are trying to access is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later. :confused:
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Wait a moment and try again, the file is available, i can confirm you
[Xperia Arc General] Mano1982:
Ok Thanks :) And It's World Generic, right? :)
[Xperia Arc General] fig_jam_uk:
Well mine just updated and now the phone is dead, anyone else?
[Xperia Arc General] cherryfish:
My home screen feels a bit slower after the update. Do I just remember (falsely) it being smoother or has anybody else experienced this? Got unbranded Arc which wasn't unlocked or rooted before.
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Yes world generic original made with my seus directory files
[Xperia Arc General] leba837:
What kind of apps are they giving you? Mine is unbranded but I downloaded the 'your orange' app anyway - it was only 800kb.
[Xperia Arc General] frdrk:
getting update through pc companion today in .SE
[Xperia Arc General] ff2k10:
Same here in .FI too...
[Xperia Arc General] m2kk:
Yeah, got the update through SEUS. Phone from .EE but currently in .GL
[Xperia Arc General] sausalito:
Update now available in France for operator Virgin and Bouygues
[Xperia Arc General] casper0k:
Ireland Vodafone Branded, still no updates

1247_3122_R8C
[Xperia Arc General] sejder:
I have a bootloader unlocked Xperia Arc with 2.3.2 . trying to update with flashtool but not succeed due to classic error turn on unknown services and debugging .

Therefore I want to try fastboot update. can you please advise if the image files are the same that we are using with Flashtool (tft files) . and can you please advise how to use fastboot?
[Xperia Arc General] ragdoll20:
guys just update via computer with the sony ericsonn application, i just did and works perfectly :D
[Xperia Arc General] sejder:
not working mine is bootloader unlocked...
[Xperia Arc General] cherryfish:
You might find more useful threads in the Q&A and/or dev section.
[Xperia Arc General] sejder:
Dev & Q&A section is all discusssing flashtool . nothing related with fastboot unfortunately
[Xperia Arc General] cherryfish:
Then why not open your own thread? ;)
[Xperia Arc General] Thalk:
LT15a Global Generic?

Is there a Global Generic firmware to the LT15a model. The North America firmware still doesn`t update to 2.3.3
[Xperia Arc General] mikesarc:
Sony website
[Xperia Arc General] fender77:
Hi, I updated my generic Nordic version to 2.3.3 a week ago or something. I did through SEUS.

Now I'm trying to update my missus' Arc which is exactly the same model as mine, but SEUS says there are no new updates available, OTA does not manage to connect to server and PC companion says 2.3.3 is available, but when the update has started it stops with a pop up telling me that there's no update available... WT*?

Servers down or has SE pulled the update?
[Xperia Arc General] fender77:
Looks like servers were down. I have now been able to update through OTA after finally getting contact with the OTA servers. Everything went fine!
[Xperia Arc General] MaLt-:
sigh. it's been weeks since the update was released and we still don't have it here...

OTA, SEUS, PC Companion... all no updates available.
[Xperia Arc General] sejder:
Thanks......
[Xperia Arc General] sennyqtek:
Also still no news on the update for Belgium...
[Xperia Arc General] shengsong412@yahoo.com:
My camera seems bad after I updated to 2.3.3 Ginger.

Just wonder why?:confused:
[Xperia Arc General] steryman:
Guys I have a problem when I'm trying to update: I get "Could not connect to network". Please help me fix it! I need to update it only OTA. I am in simfree mode and haing a strong connection to wifi.
[Xperia Arc General] Mobage:
The OTA update is sent via your local phone service carrier, so you need that sim card in the phone.
[Xperia Arc General] :
hi,

i got the message via OTA new update 2.3.3 available i downloaded it (~44mb)

after automatic reboot the phone started the installation process step1 step2 and after step 3 the phone restarted and booted the os.

i thought it was updated to 2.3.3, but on the loginscreen i got the info update not possible and looked into the infos, still 2.3.2.

i tried it 5 times now, dunno whats the problem.

Xperia Arc LT15i

Android: 2.3.2

Kernel version: 2.6.32.9-perf SEMCUser@SEMCHost#1

Build Nr.: 3.0.A.2.181

locked bootloader rooted with Gingerbreak.

any thoughts? thanks
[Xperia Arc General] steryman:
Ok but how can I fix it? It just doesn't wants to update :( I really need this update to get 2.3.3 rooted without unlocking bootloader.
[Xperia Arc General] kbadone:
Just to give guys a heads up, LT15a 2.3.3 firmware has been uploaded. Its in the development section

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=14646740&posted=1#post14646740
[Xperia Arc General] steryman:
Fixed. I set the language to English UK, inserted SIM card, had at last 50% battery and used WiFi & Mobile Networks (even if I don't have 3G) and now is downloading via WiFi. Thank you guys for helping me :)
[Xperia Arc General] PollPixx:
same here, it download 44mb, installed and reboot and than still not updated....locked boot and rooted arc, same specs as yours, same problem.

Sent from my arc or optimus 2x
[Xperia Arc General] teorigoni:
I have the same problem, received the OTA but the update process fails. :mad:
[Xperia Arc General] PollPixx:
On a Dutch forum someone suggested this can be happening because after I rooted my device I deleted some default SE apps i don't use and I indeed did that. You too? That might be the issue than.
[Xperia Arc General] mipper100:
Its probably been mentioned but dont do the OTA update if you have unlocked the bootloader...Brick incoming !
[Xperia Arc General] zenkinz:
Update will not proceed if you have a *modified* system partition. You can still have root but just not modified system, eg change your framework or remove the bloatware.

Problem is the update software will only check after it has downloaded the 44Mb file and extract them, which is time consuming.
[Xperia Arc General] ebsglobal789:
Don't update 2.3.3 with otw
[Xperia Arc General] mrmojoman:
i m using generic_german 2.3.2 and tried to update with OTA

but i get the message that my phone is up to date...

i read that only generic_world an uk are getting OTA update???

right???
[Xperia Arc General] PollPixx:
No, have Dutch rom and get the message everyday now from my phone, only prob is I modified frame work so it won't install...

Sent from my arc or optimus 2x
[Xperia Arc General] Suhaib Haidar:
Is there any way to root my Xperia arc ( 2.3.3 ) ?
[Xperia Arc General] PollPixx:
Okay, i put my phone back to factory settings but still no luck so updated by seus, but now i dont get root.....hmzzzzz
[Xperia Arc General] mrmojoman:
flash to 2.3.2 generic_world or uk... then root with gingerbreak

and update OTA...

now you got a rooted 2.3.3
[Xperia Arc General] PollPixx:
Yeah thanks, I read that, but I was wondering if there wasn't any easier way by now...

from my Arc or Optimus 2x
[Xperia Arc General] mrmojoman:
i think it s the easiest way :D
[Xperia Arc General] Suhaib Haidar:
Great, but I'm unable to update my phone from SE application !!
[Xperia Arc General] AscalonX:
I'm getting the same, download fail for OTA update and then PC Companion says failed to start installation after downloading the update.

A
[Xperia Arc General] mrmojoman:
if u want root @ 2.3.3... se update or companion is not needed. only flashtool+FW 2.3.2(if your FW is already 2.3.3) and OTA. but OTA is not running with every FW. It works definitely with generic_world and yesterday i was able to update the generic_german OTA.
[Xperia Arc General] obetsky:
I just updated my Arc from a while ago using Sony Ericson PC Companion to 2.3.3 here in Manila :)
[Xperia Arc General] :
still not possible to root arc 2.3.3 directly via gingerbreak or something?

whats up with gingerbreak development?

i cant flash and root again, so i'm looking forward to root 2.3.3 directly... someday. :(

any thoughts?
[Xperia Arc General] jonwhite:
I'm in the UK on a freshly rooted, "3" branded Arc so can't update with PC Companion or SEUS if I want to keep the root (and don't wish to unlock the bootloader).

Does anyone know when an OTA for 3 UK update may become available?
[Xperia Arc General] jonwhite:
Thanks Prathaban.

Pretty much what I figured.

So...

Do I stay rooted on 2.3.2 and ditch the bloatware or use the available PC Companion upgrade to 2.3.3 and hope for a new Gingerbreak....

Decisions, decisions. :)
[Xperia Arc General] kaatisu84:
We got the ota update in japan now. But I'm already rooted and deleted bloatware so the update failed. I'm not too fussed as I'm glad I don't have bloatware, but is there any way around it so I can update?
[Xperia Arc General] festa20:
Im on 3 in The UK what I did is put 181 firmware on with flashtool then root if not got it then try n find a tmobile sim card and it detects it ota thats how I did it and it worked and now im on 145 firmware and u cant unlock bootloader if it was simlocked I got the sim unlock code hoping to open the bootloader but its not possible for us
[Xperia Arc General] tinny9:
update available in india....
[Xperia Arc General] maodevil:
Waiting for update in telcel mexico
[Xperia Arc General] gabhru:
Do you mean OTA update?
[Xperia Arc General] im_iceman:
Which firmware? And what's different?

Sent from The arc using XDA premium..
[Xperia Arc General] tinny9:
firmware 2.3.3....

i dont know abt whether its OTA or via SEUS.

my bro owns arc and he updated via SEUS.
[Xperia Arc General] Beauke:
OMG, still waiting !!

I'm from Belgium, i only have an iMac from 2009, with Mac OS Snow Leopard, i don't have any windows computer, so i dont have PC Companion, when is the OTA update coming to Belgium, i have a sim card from Proximus, rooted my Xperia Arc with Gingerbread !!

Still Waiting............. !!
[Xperia Arc General] Alfa Kenny One:
Come over to holland and update here!
[Xperia Arc General] Ambroos:
Sent you a PM, might be able to help you out :)
[Xperia Arc General] sennyqtek:
I'm also still waiting here in Belgium... Even through pcc en seus no update...
[Xperia Arc General] Ambroos:
Belgium always takes longer because our 'generic' roms are pretty different from the normal generic ones. Belgian ones don't have YouTube etc but they do come with stuff like BeTrains.
[Xperia Arc General] ragdoll20:
Still nothing in holland..
[Xperia Arc General] Nepturion:
There is already a guide on this posted by me on UK root then ota to the latest

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1225257
[Xperia Arc General] commodoor:
Can you try to update again and download the update.zip (no need to falsh it). then copy the logcat? The download link should be in the logacat you can use https://market.android.com/details?id=org.jtb.alogcat

And how big/small is the update?
[Xperia Arc General] reptile64:
lol... yeah.. you wish :D
[Xperia Arc General] Karooluss:
Nothing in Poland :( please share this dump
[Xperia Arc General] ajftl:
Good looking troll lol
[Xperia Arc General] Karooluss:
I wonder how should I prepare my Arc for update to 2.3.3 if my phone is Gingerbroken and some stuff has been frozen by titanium backup or deleted by root explorer.. simply do update or do something?

Sent from my Xperia Arc
[Xperia Arc General] im_iceman:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=13091752&postcount=2

We need these files please... ASAFP!...

If you don't know how to.. or don't want to create the FTF please just upload the two largest files from latest date (as per link attached) and we'll do the rest!..

Thanks
[Xperia Arc General] rumnyc:
I am updating now using PC Companion. It states clearly on the PC UI that no settings/contact/info will be lost when updating :)
[Xperia Arc General] jatt101:
please upload the files if you can
[Xperia Arc General] rumnyc:
which files/how? sorry I am a noob. arc is my first andriod phone and i have only had it for 10days.

i don't intend to root the phone, but i am a developer so can try to help.
[Xperia Arc General] jatt101:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Ericsson\Update Service\db\...\blob_fs

go here and upload the 2 biggest files
[Xperia Arc General] rumnyc:
I don't have Update Service folder. Under Sony Ericsson I only have 2 folders:

PC Companion and Update Engine.

No db folder under either folder.
[Xperia Arc General] jatt101:
have you installed the firmware?, check under the pc companion or the other folder
[Xperia Arc General] moperi:
can the update be detected successfully when the video chat version of google talk has been installed? just wonder since it has been changed the android version.

Update: I should added a link of what I'm talking about:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1056793
[Xperia Arc General] stiffen:
There is no video chat...
[Xperia Arc General] Mesho Arc:
Still no update yet in KSA.
[Xperia Arc General] animboo:
no update here in the philippines as well..still waiting..
[Xperia Arc General] tasgr86:
What's the filesize of the update;
[Xperia Arc General] Karooluss:
What about devices with gingerbreak? And bloatware deleted by titanum backup

Sent from my Xperia Arc
[Xperia Arc General] tomatos:
No update yet in Hungary but the phone comes from Sweden. I'm waiting :confused: :confused:
[Xperia Arc General] hololodilolo:
here also, no update yet in singapore :confused::confused::confused:
[Xperia Arc General] jerrytea:
Just read SEHK's response to one of their fans' question on their facebook page that roms other than hk's will receive the 2.3.3 update in June.
[Xperia Arc General] Karooluss:
Wtf:o so the only way to update is to do this manually via flashtool?? The next question, is there any unbranded 2.3.3 from HK now?

Sent from my Xperia Arc