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[Xperia Arc Android Development] ricstc:
You should go read a lot. Start here http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/0...top-5-benefits-of-rooting-your-android-phone/
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Finalfour:
I don't want to reflash my arc back to 2.3.2, because i worked so much to cutomize my arc by myself after 2.3.3 update. I want to get root with my 2.3.3, locked bootloder and existing configuration. As the gingerbreak did... Why gingerbreak can't root 2.3.3? How, how can i get root? Maybe UniversalAndRoot works?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zohaib0001:
Fail to do that please help

i did all the things describe here

now i am on 2.3.2

i install ginger break

now when i check the software update with OTA service its says

fail to connect server every and every time

and my wifi connection is working well at that time
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Frenchdroid:
@zohaib0001: do you have a sim card in the phone ?? I know its a stupid question but that was my problem and I have read that other people had the same problem.

If yes, then you must have a signal on the phone for the update to work (I would think - but worth trying anyway).

I've also heard that the OTA doesn't work if you have modified system in anyway I.E. deleted any system files, etc. I don't suppose you did this but ...

Or, perhaps the service is just down right now.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] SimonZ:
One question, if i root the phone, can i charge it when off or the arc turn on when is rooted?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rein_hiryu:
Finally OTA update are available for my ARC, but I can't install it with wifi/3g, when I choose setting>about phone>software update it says :

New software is available for bla bla bla

-full facebook integration bla bla bla

-upgrade to the latest bla bla bla

You must use a computer to update your phone. Find out more at sonyericsson.com/update

Anybody have the same issue?:confused::confused:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ricstc:
"the arc turn on when is rooted?" What exactly do you mean by this? How is charging related to rooting, care to share with us? :eek:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Flo95:
Does someone know if there's development for a tool/app that roots 2.3.3 directly?

Because I want to keep my Generic Germany firmware and all my settings and apps. If I flash bacl to 2.3.2 with Wotan I'd lose my settings and data :(
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
no you wont loose anything, just unckeck the whipe user data option in the flashtool(so dont use wotan)

Edit: sorry didn't see you wanted to keep german generic. but why would you want to keep it?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Flo95:
Don't know xD, just decided I'll do this, Generic World should also get the updates faster.

Does Gingerbreak wipe the SD on the Arc? Backing up 16 gig takes ages...

Or should I use SuperOneClick to be safe?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
never had a problem with gingerbreak whiping any data from sd
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Flo95:
Ok, thanks.

Flashing it with FlashTool didn't work. Tried 2.9.1 first then 2.8 like bluechip in his videos but it always aborted --> bye bye data

Trying to flash it with Wotan now (Generic Germany 2.3.2) and then I'll root it and do the OTA.

FlashTool worked perfect with my X10 but with the Arc it doesn't, strange.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] SiRIus[X]:
the method mentioned in post 1 works perfectly.. i had mine rooted in abt 10 minutes though.. after that OTA and viola.. :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Ferdinandnl:
Works great THNX for the tut
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zenkinz:
So I have successfully rooted and upgrade via ota. Remove quite alot of bloatwares and all are working well.

Then I decided to do factory reset and it rebooted and got stuck at the Sony Ericsson logo screen. Why is it like that? I am outside so I can't use the flashtool but it llooks like modified system partition will cause probelm when one choose to factory reset the phone later like me.

Is this true. If so I think SE got a very bad design here because i don't recall having this problem with my other android phones.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] mariolouis:
Zen

You must have removed something important. Hard reset should have no problems even if upgraded OTA.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] SimonZ:
If you root the X10 you can't charge the battery when the device is off. You plug the power cable and the phone turn on before start the charging. The devs have fixed this issue in all cusom roms so i want to know if this happen also with Arc. Sorry for my English..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zenkinz:
I did remove system files to reduce the bloatware footprint but never did I know it will brick a hard reset. I did same thing in my previous android devices but I think se one is particular what is being removed.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] cvgiu:
I downgraded to 2.3.2

I installed gingerbreak 1.2

Now continuously the following message appears:

"The process android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."

How to make it disappear?

Also, I try to do the upgrade via OTA, but starts and stops after a few seconds, without warning.

How do I finish?

thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DemonicHawk:
You'll have to reflash 2.3.2 clean (without saving user data) to get rid of the force close messages
[Xperia Arc Android Development] cvgiu:
How ! Gasp ... Thank you
[Xperia Arc Android Development] bmwbasti:
Has anybody tried so far if root stays if the world generic is updated OTA to .146?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] elnitrox:
how many minutes would it take when on the process of rooting?

estimated time??

done it rooted my phone!! next up goodbye bloatware,,

how do i use titanium back up?

backup first or deleted all bloatware then backup?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] 007Arc:
Backup first. But you can also freeze them. And when needed defrost them.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] pranz:
I have rooted my Arc with 2.3.3 . Not satisfied with the update @all..battery is in its worst form now...how can i move back to 2.3.2?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
just use the flashtool
[Xperia Arc Android Development] pranz:
What's the process?..will be great if u can explain..from where to get the ROM?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
you can get the rom from the first post and there is a guide on here on how to use the flashtool
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jtc42:
No matter WHAT I do I keep getting the Could Not Connect To Network error on updating. I flashed global generic 181, installed and succesfully ran Gingerbreak, didn't modify anything, and when I go to update on WiFi OR mobile network is gives the error.

Any ideas? Cheers guys.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
don't know for sure but you could try reflashing the .181 rom and try it again
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jtc42:
Still no luck. Tried twice, once without wiping personal data, once with. Formatted SD card, enabled and disabled USB debugging, tried different WiFi.

To be honest, flashing generic 181 got rid of all the T Mobile crap, I might just have to live with it unrooted. Sexy phone so I think I can cope :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zenkinz:
Just keep trying. Problem is on the server side.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] dubist:
can anyone post another source for the LT15i_3.0.A.2.181_Generic_World.rar ?

I cant download here from mediafire .

and how can i backup my apps ?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] 1235sam:
anyone tried OTA 2.3.3 update in India ? Seems like it is not available so far
[Xperia Arc Android Development] philfred:
Are you on tmobile, uk as when I tried this could never get the update to work, could not connect .. So I lost root as I did an update using flash tool after rooting via ginger break :-(
[Xperia Arc Android Development] PollPixx:
worked fine, thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] g00x:
the root works fine, but i can´t update about OTA? Why?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] PollPixx:
Keep trying, mine worked after three times.

sent from arc or optimus 2x
[Xperia Arc Android Development] shtreber:
I have .145, can i flash it to .181, will be there any problems?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
yes no problemo
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ghost2000:
Still Could Not Connect To Network error on updating
[Xperia Arc Android Development] bartbla:
worked for me, the phone is much more responsive and boots much faster! (off-course after removing live-ware etc.)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kurichichan:
it worked also but could not also update through OTA.

could not connect to network

Someone already has a solution? i keep on trying so many times but still the same
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kurichichan:
got it working now, i just reflash with same firmware ^^
[Xperia Arc Android Development] karthik.chopper:
hey does gingerbreak 1.20 work with the 2.3.3 update??? i dont want to loose all the paid apps that i have on my mobile thats why i don want to flash the device
[Xperia Arc Android Development] bmwbasti:
No, that´s the reason why you shall flash to 2.3.2 and then root with gingerbreak ;)

Btw you don´t loose any apps they are all "bound" to your googlemail account
[Xperia Arc Android Development] shpanac:
Hi guys, I have a small problem.

I have flash it to 3.0.A.2.181, rooted and when I go to software update it looks like everything is OK, it starts to download but when the phone restarts it says to me COULD NOT UPDATE SOFTWARE!

When I check about phone, it says I am on 2.3.3 but 3.0.A.2.181.

I have checked and the phone is still rooted.

How to get it to 2.3.3 but .145?

Thanks a lot for the great work
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
try reflashing it and repeat the whole procedure
[Xperia Arc Android Development] shpanac:
if I reflash it, I will loose all the apps that I have install?

Sorry for dummy questions, a little bit new with an ARC.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
yes you will loose it all butt you can back up all apps with mybackup(found in the market)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] shpanac:
Done, rooted, on 2.3.3 and.145

Very smooth, good work and for now good battery, we will see.

Going to install panorama beta :D:D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] miniflight:
Will this work on the North America version? Lt15a
[Xperia Arc Android Development] xperiax10.awesome:
I am not able to flash using flashtool

from Xperia Arc 2.3.3 (still not rooted)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] PollPixx:
that's strange, what exacty happens when you try?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] xperiax10.awesome:
@pollpixx

Ignore n see my signature, now using my favorite Font n Panaroma Cam :D

sent via rooted Xperia aRc :-)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] wizard123:
I also had issues with downloading the OTA update after downgrade it would just not connect full stop, i finally got it working by using the Generic_UK firware 184 then rooted with gingerbreak 1.2 once that was done it found the update perfectly.

Cheers
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ghost2000:
It works :D:D:D

thank you ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] lawgone:
Guys I need your help, I think I mess up my phone.

I'm on 2.3.3 and tried to root it using flashtool. While flashing, an error message occured saying "disconnect, turn on then set to unknown sources". However it won't open (maybe because the flashing has already started).

So I just thought of re-installing the latest firmware, but it won't because my battery is below 50%.

Help please.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
Uhm, charge your phone?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] lawgone:
EDIT: I just reflash using the same flashtool and now it's back to 2.3.2. However, there's no battery percentage indicated on the screen when I tried to connect the usb cable, same goes to the icon on the status bar.

EDIT: Just pluck out the battery and pluck it in after 30secs. The battery indicator is now working.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] lawgone:
I have updated to 2.3.3 via OTA, how would I know if I retain my root?

I still have Titanium Backup installed, is that enough proof?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
check the SU permissions
[Xperia Arc Android Development] lawgone:
Sorry, just a newbie here. Do you mean the superuser app? What will I do? What will I have to find?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
check in the superuser app if titanium still has su permisions or install an app that needs root permission and check if it works
[Xperia Arc Android Development] dornestic:
locked bootloader (cannot unlock)

downgraded successfully

gingerbreak at 100% battery, rooted in approximately 5 minutes, then restarted

upon restart, root was successful, BUT the battery level is at 1% and doesnt move even when plugged in/was at 100% before rooting.

Now because of this I can't upgrade the firmware since the battery level is " too low "

any suggestions?

update: did a battery pull, back to normal, will try to OTA to 2.3.3
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
Yes read the first post. Or search the thread.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] datagubben:
I tried the Generic ROM from this thread but it was not so good 3G traffic reception, so I tried the Nordic .181 from Wontan + Gingerbreak root and OTA to get Nordic .145 and now its much better.

I am on a 10 GB data plan with 3.

My question is, why is there a difference in reception or is it only me dreaming? :o
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Dazzleroid:
Poor Reception

In regards to the last post and the post on page 3 that no one responded too, hondaguy, I also think I have a problem with reception.

My 3g doesn't seem to be on.

I have also added a Internet APN and have read about and can't seem to find anything as of yet.

Anyone got any inclining?

If I flash to UK firmware will i get a better reception?

:confused:

I tested while I was out, I received 2g. I removed the APN setting and nothing.

When I got back to the house I went on wifi and disabled traffic data and phone shut down. I think the generic firmware is unstable? any thoughts?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] tinyXperia:
I don't have a SD card available, so I'd like to use SuperOneClick, but it keeps stuck at rageagaingstthecage. and the phone won't be rooted.

I know there are other threads about this, but can anyone recommend me a suitable thread?

edit:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=803682
[Xperia Arc Android Development] dreasi0n:
Hello xda's...

I know this is an Arc thread but I'll try my luck anyway...

Can I do this same procedure on Neo??

If so, where can I get a firmware for it?

Thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
tada:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1133339
[Xperia Arc Android Development] punkmonkey1984:
Has any one tested this method with the new update from 1/8/11

i mean

Go from the original .181 firmware root it, update via OTA to .145, to still retain ROOT OTA again to the new .368 (1/8/11) firmware.

Most of use with locked boot loaders will already be on the .145 firmware with root from the method contained in this thread.

Just thinking if the OTA will retain the root access or remove it.

Any one tried this?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] abhisheak.bansal:
how to update VIA OTA from .145 to.368?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
the software is not yet officially released so there is no way of knowing if this methode is going to work
[Xperia Arc Android Development] dreasi0n:
I'm already aware of that. As you can see I've tried that unsuccessfully but there is not that much activity on that topic.

I was looking for someone with a Xp Neo that had had success on another firmware as the one provided just does not seems to 'fit' on my Neo.

But thanks anyway!

Edit:

Oh! Finally, after several attempts, it's done! I'm now rooted. Not yet on 2.3.3 but already rooted.

GingerBreak took 35 minutes to get the job done, but it did!!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ratatouille:
I tried to use this method to root my arc, but had no luck. Flashing won't install anything on my phone. I can't unlock bootloader, but it is SIM unlock. Drivers are all installed except for the fastboot ones that won't install because the phone won't go in fastboot, SEUS and PC Companion are well installed too. My PC uses Windows 7 64x. Is there something I can do?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] SXUsr:
For those interested, I found a UK Generic 184 FW HERE today while playing about trying to get the latest update while retaining root, but still only getting 145 in the OTA.

Can you be more specific?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] francisac3:
..

hi there.. is there any update of rooting locked bootloader of the latest 368 rom??
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ah_cleo:
hi guys,, i rooted my phone by using the exact instruction from TS on the first page about 2weeks back.. i just try to do a software update and it prompts me to use a computer to update.. anyone who tried the updated and still have the root access?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Jinx13:
Negative I flashed and lost root which I expected I wanted the update more than I wanted root
[Xperia Arc Android Development] 9up:
I want to know that too!!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] matus201:
Can i use this procedure even though I have Rogers LT15a arc? Can i simply flash a generic firmware from the first post, or do I have to use older version of LT15a Rogers firmware?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
no you will lose root.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ysambo:
I do it ready but I can not use rootexplorer, fontchanger and can not update via OTA(can not connect to network) so I use soft reset after it can update via OTA but when update finished, my phone can not boot. Before I flash 3.0.A.2.181 generic with flashtool my phone is unlocked bootloader.

I try to flash other rom with flashtool but my phone is can not boot.

Now what can I do?

Thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] xElf4Ux:
i just got my xperia arc today and i have already downgrade to 2.3.2 then ota to 2.3.3.

but when i used the lt15a generic flash, the root works. but it will not ota to 2.3.3.

so i try using the lt15i generic flash, the root works, ota updates to 2.3.3.

but i would like to know is will be cause problem to my phone?

since my phone is lt15a (unlocked from sony)

thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] caqo71:
I also have a LT15a , but OTA update to .145 never existed (as far as I can see), just the ROM. This is so sad since SE is not covering all models of Arc.

Like you, I had to install LT15i to get the rooted update :mad:

I'm wondering why SE doesn't give the customers the chance to root thier phones under a clause that it will be a end user responsibility of doing that. In fact, they could provide a tool to root the phone (like GingerBreak). All this, thinking in there're a lot of app that need a rooted phone to work. I give my respects to "Titanium Backup", maybe the most usefull app on the market, but it need root access.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Alejandrissimo:
No it will not cause any problem to your phone.

Check this for more info

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=16575832#post16575832
[Xperia Arc Android Development] migsguerra:
@ ALL

can somebody help me im using fastboot then suddenly waiting for device? whats wrong ? any one can help me ?im craving for root ugh :(
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Lord Takyon:
Do you get the blue light?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] migsguerra:
UP^

yah man ... fastboot flash boot.img then waiting for device is their something wrong ?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Lord Takyon:
Can't help mate, I haven't got fastboot myself. I only asked because a few ppl try to use it, despite not getting the blue led.

:edit: possibly a driver issue?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] cellardoor1981:
Hello,

Mine took about 6 min.

Thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] nujhum:
Sorry with the noob questions since im new with arc...

About the first post, update 5, new fw, what do you mean using the same methods still works?

Following the whole steps starting with flashing or just jump to gingerbreak/superoneclick method?

I need to root and get rid tons of useless sony apps.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Duvel999:
thx.. 1-3 minutes on a new/fresh arc:cool:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Marcell96:
and what about the SE Xperia Neo?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] realfelix:
i reverted back to the firmware above, ran gingerbreak, updated and now my phone is stuck for 10 mins at the sony ericsson Logo ( the one before getting into the OS)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] michom:
Happened to me once, thought it was because I unlocked and relocked the boot loader... anyway I removed the battery and inserted again, powered up and waiting for a bit then it booted normally
[Xperia Arc Android Development] quangtus:
I flashed back to 3.0.A.2.181 generic with the flashtool and my arc stuck at SE logo for time.

Please help!

Edit:

I'd used flashtool 3.0 and checked "Exclude system". It's a serious mistake!

So I flashed again and everything works well :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] cryogenix:
for a newly flashed fw, it usually takes time to boot as the phone is preparing files for "first time use" much like when you have a newly installed windows (or w/e) on your pc... did you actually wait for it? if it took you more than an hour or so, then surely there must be something wrong and try flashing again... otherwise, patience is a virtue...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ST4YSTR0NG:
How is this still working with .181? I flashed back to .181 from .145 but the OTA gave me .145.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] poisonking:
Works like a charm! Just follow the steps and completed perfectly!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] X10newb:
flashed back

I have tried to flash back my phone a hundred times and keeps telling me flash failed turn on usb debugging, make sure unknown sourses are enabled, what am I doing wrong
[Xperia Arc Android Development] X10newb:
no it doesnt

It does not work like a charm, I have flashed my phone a hundred times doing everything I am told, I turn on usb debbuging, then make sure that I can use other programs in the android networks, and I keep getting same message. Turn usb debbuging on an make sure you can use other android programs, I have bricked my phone a hundred times, and ad to restart using update manager, an no one will help me.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] caqo71:
Try again, but use back USB connectors on your computer.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] X10newb:
struggling

Nope still nothing it starts the flash, then tells me aborted unplug phone power on turn on usb debbugging. I have done this so many times its sickening
[Xperia Arc Android Development] simonsgray:
I followed this exact procedure and lose root everytime.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] simonsgray:
And now I can't get around the 1% battery issue.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
remove battery for a few minutes and try again, and how do you mean i loose root???
[Xperia Arc Android Development] simonsgray:
I've tried the removal battery thing, i'm trying something else at the moment.

as for root, i had followed this guide initially, and then flashed to the 4.x. no root.

i then went back and flashed 2.3.2, the rooted, then flashed direct to 2.3.4. no root

right now i am in the process of flashing 2.3.2 then root then ota then 2.3.4, but i've been derailed by the battery issue.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
offcourse you'll loose root when you flash back to 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 you'll need to use OTA update to keep your devices rooted.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] simonsgray:
i'm not getting the update for 2.3.4 OTA. Rogers, Ontario, Canada.

as for the ongoing battery issue, please check http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=17747093#post17747093 and let us know if you have any insight, i'm not the only one experiencing this issue.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
don't think the 2.3.4 update is out yet on OTA