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[Xperia Arc Android Development] Nepturion:
Do not try this if you have an unlocked bootloader or if you dont know what your doing!

I'm not resposible if you break or brick your phone!

If you're already on a rooted .184 and OTA update is available for you just update your firmware.

If there is no OTA update available for your device follow these instructions:

- Flash back to 3.0.A.2.184 Generic UK with the Flashtool 0.2.9.1

i would recommend that you Wipe User Data when flashing for a optimal flash and fully working OS.

- Use Gingerbreak 1.20 or Gingerbreak 1.20 (Mirror)

- Update your Arc using a OTA (over the air) update

(Go to settings-> About phone-> Software update)

- Enjoy your latest update in rooted 2.3.3!!!:D:D

SOLUTIONS:

If you struggle with the update or GingerBreak, either check your memory card for avaliable space or reformat it if your having problems.

If your having problems with the system or settings you should have Wiped User Data when Flashing.

Do NOT modify the system until your done updating to .368
[Xperia Arc Android Development] tomatos:
This solution is working for me on my UK generic ARC. Thank you :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] KeizBaby:
how long does gingerbreak take?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
1 to 10 minutes.

What's different in this methode then the allready known methode --> [URL="http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1115542"]http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1115542[/URL]
[Xperia Arc Android Development] minhsu:
Very thanks to Nepturion.

I have just upromed 368 UK by your method. This way is better than uprom with HK rom.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Nepturion:
Only difference is that this thread is for this specific firmware, plus this is not .181 firmware

.184 has OTA update to the latest, i dont think .146 have OTA to .368

I know on my phone i tried to update from .181 an then i needed to download a system on 50 MB approx, which i believe is not the latest
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Nepturion:
For me it took about 2 minutes, kill all apps before starting so the process will go abit faster.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] punkmonkey1984:
Now i cant remember or not, but is the SD card meant to un-mount when running gingerbreak ?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Nepturion:
Yes its suppose to, after the un-mount there is about 30 more sec then the process is complete
[Xperia Arc Android Development] punkmonkey1984:
Yeah i thought it was meant too, but nothing happened, so i formatted my old SD card, and retried with that, then it worked ok.

Updated to new firmware now.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] migsguerra:
Im try this one let see .because 181 its not working ..hehehe:rolleyes:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] intrancer:
It works here.... followed instructions as in first post ... cheers
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Simow.b:
4.0.A.2.368 Rooted, with a locked bootloader thanks.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Suhaib Haidar:
Hello dear,

By the first I'd like to THANK YOU

I've do this steps on my Xperia arc from week ago, but when I try to update my phone

over the air, the version of software that have install on my cellphone is 3.0.1.A.0.145

and it's the latest update available :(

So can I do any thing to update my phone but with rooted 2.3.3 4.0.A.2.368 ?

Regards,
[Xperia Arc Android Development] lastword112:
Works great, I did not even wipe my data :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] abm77:
Is there a difference between the Generic UK and the Generic? Thanks.

P.S. I hope my question is right.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] honglong:
I have a T-Mobile branded UK Sony Arc. It is sim unlocked.

Here are my steps:

1. I flashed the firmware in the original post .. Worked OK

2. I run Gingerbreak .. Worked OK

3. I run the software update on the phone and it gave me the 46mb update

4. I tried to update and it said it failed

5. I run the software update again. Failed.

6. Tried again and this time it came up with an update 96mb (the right update)

7. I updated and now I have the latest firmware and rooted.

Thanks to the original poster :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] cmby:
Thanks it works perfect!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] abhisheak.bansal:
wohooo!11

Works great

I did not even wipe my data

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[Xperia Arc Android Development] Sapito23:
Hello, I would like to know if this form of root is possible with the generic global firmware. Thank you
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Nepturion:
Hello.

I dont know, maybe you need to Flash another firmware that is more close to your region, have you tried to Flash HK ROM?

With this firmware .184 that i have posted a guide on has a direct OTA to the latest firmware.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] AdamUpNorth:
Yay. Missed my root. Thx.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] nujhum:
Any differences between generic global and generic UK?

Im in rooted 2.3.3 .145 generic global.

But I guess this is the only way to get rooted in .368 using generic UK. Am I right.?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] AdamUpNorth:
Not sure about the differences between global/generic.

In terms of getting .368 right now on a bootlocked phone you'll need to load the generic UK or generic HK.

If you haven't made too many changes to your existing .145 you may be able to upgrade to .368 OTA when (or if) it becomes available.

I was running the generic global but got tired of waiting for the OTA update so I installed the generic HK rom to get .368 +root. So far so good. The only snag was trying to find the language option to change from the default (Chinese I think) to English.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] nujhum:
The thing is im on .145 2.3.3 rooted,

And updated to the latest via OTA, and stated that in on the latest update n no more update available.

So I guess the only way to get rooted .368 2.3.3 is to follow this thread. Since I dint see any other methods to get .368 rooted.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] leolion38:
Any idea whether UK firmware is better or HK firmware? =)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] SiRIus[X]:
I think both generic uk and hk are the same. different bloatware and 1 more thing is the hk version does not search for your 3g connection while setting up.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] xda5000:
Thx...It works great....2.33 root and new Firmware
[Xperia Arc Android Development] shtreber:
Not working :/ updating to latest OTA, 90 mb, stucks on third, arrow on phone... reboots, and it tells could not update :(((

EDIT:

it was my memory card, 250 mb was available and could not finish update..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] tom_mac24:
Was trying this all day with no luck until I realised that you cant modify the system file before u do the over the air update. I was testing I had root by removing the Chinese keyboard with titanium backup.

I tried again without uninstalling anything and it worked fine!

Thanks for the thread!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rein_hiryu:
I've done all the steps in the first post.

When I try to update my phone via OTA/wi fi, its always says "could not connect to network". Is it something that have to do with where I live? I'm from Indonesia.

O yes, if I update my phone via PC Companion and chose "update" instead "update+factory reset" will my root gone or no?

Sorry for my bad english, and thanks in advance :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] lawgone:
Question:

Do I need to unfreeze/bring back all frozen/deleted bloatwares before updating my firmware?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Nepturion:
Follow the guide as it is.. Why do you wanna delete bloatware when youre not gonna use that firmware.

Leave the .184 unmodified, if you have a modified .184, i suggest that you Flash it fresh install.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Nepturion:
Have you tried HK ROM edition posted on the third page?

I dont know if everyone in the world can use .184 UK edition, but if you update through PC Companion you can forget about getting your phone rooted.

ONLY way to get root access is an OTA update, or unlock your phone which I dont recommend.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Jinx13:
Why do you not recommend unlocking? Also unlocking by IMEI will not unlock your bootloader only certain tools will do this
[Xperia Arc Android Development] uyo_kun:
Oh god! thank you so much!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] lawgone:
Sorry for the confusion, what I'm trying to say is that I'm just about to update my firmware from .145 to the latest and I deleted/froze the bloatwares of .145.

So do I need to bring those back first, or I'll just simply go on with the steps of reverting to .184?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] AdamUpNorth:
From what I understand the update won't work if system files are changed. So you'll have to restore all the files you've deleted/frozen.

If that doesn't work then yes you'll have to start from scratch.

-Sent from my Xperia Arc (LT15a)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] lawgone:
Thanks for the input. I'll just reinstall the bloatwares then.

EDIT: After flashing to .184, I'm having a force close error message that says "android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly" and "android.process.media has stopped unexpectedly" what will I do?

EDIT: I checked the wipe user data option before reflashing, it's ok now. OTA mode.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] GiRARDsays:
So I followed the directions and I'm now rooted on .368. The issue I have is now my GPS won't lock even while standing outside in front of my house. What once took maybe 5 seconds for a 7-10 satellite lock on Global Generic .368 now doesn't lock at all.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] AdamUpNorth:
Hmmm....I haven't had that problem with the GPS. I have noticed that the first time I use the GPS after a firmware upgrade it does take longer to get a signal but that usually is only the first time after a flash. After that it's fine.

-Sent from my Xperia Arc (LT15a)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] GiRARDsays:
Yeah. It was weird. I really need GPS for work, so I had to go back to stock .368 Global Generic for now until I can sort out the issue.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Nepturion:
Update Google Maps and Wisepilot if your using them.

I have no problem with the GPS, i dont know why your GPS drops out.

Have you updated your 3G settings and internet settings from your service provider?

EDIT: Remove your GPS/Map apps then reinstall and see if it helps.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] GiRARDsays:
I'll try that out this weekend. Thanks for the suggestion.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] errevi:
Working Perfectly! Thanks!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] skullo:
hi, I am on Generic version, and .145

when I try to update OTA, it detected a new version is available, but there is a message said that I need to update it using a computer.

Any solution for this or should I update using PC Companion as mentioned?

Thank you
[Xperia Arc Android Development] cryogenix:
the guide clearly stated to flash back to UK .184 so just follow it. unless you don't want to keep your data, then there's pretty much nothing you can do.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] chaeoz:
Followed the instructions to a tee. Unfortunately, it is asking me to upgrade by connecting to a PC and when I did so, I lost root, and I had to wipe and redo my phone again.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] cryogenix:
well you didn't follow it to a tee it seems. it said:

- Update your Arc using a OTA (over the air) update

here's the checklist in respective order:

[ ] Downgrade to .184 UK

[ ] Gingerbreak

[ ] OTA update to latest version .368

[ ] Enjoy
[Xperia Arc Android Development] cech:
It seems to be working only in some regions. I've tried the process with several different roms and including HK and Germany (which is also reported to work) but here in Australia I'm directed to use computer to update firmware to .386
[Xperia Arc Android Development] chaeoz:
So I didn't get the option to upgrade OTA, instead I was asked to use PC Companion. Are there any other ways around this?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] firsty:
When i use the UK generic Rom, i have to choose SonyEricsson from Settings menu, and Download settings for Internet etc, to get 2g/3g to work in Norway.

And the Wifi and 3G connection drops out every time i try to DL the update..

Will there be moar problems with this Rom when i update to 2.3.3 368? Since i am in Norway, and flashed the UK rom?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] elnitrox:
do i really have to wipe all data?coz before i didnt and still it works fine?who have tried not wiping there data?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kuripiiritus:
Not possible to update with OTA, only PC. When you try OTA, it'll tell you to use PC. So currently stuck unrooted
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Nepturion:
Recommendation... If you didnt backup your phone use Backup&Restore from SE and Wipe the system and Restore your info after that.

No you dont need to go to Setting->Sony Ericsson to download 3G and MMS settings.

When you have a signal your phone will download the settings it self.

I have done this my self and im Norway and i got no problems with the WiFi..

If you havent Wiped your device when flashing that could be the problem.

Another problem might be your wireless router, either your out of range or the wireless channel might not be configured for optimal use.

Since i posted this guide i have NO PROBLEMS what so ever with Xperia Arc rooted device.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] elnitrox:
thanks to this .368 UK and still rooted..do we have a listing on what to be removed bloatwares and stuff or do we have to make another new topic for this..silky smooth..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] :
I have exactly the same problem. The Ota updates the phone to the latest 3.x.x.x.x.x firmware and you have to update to 4.x.x.x.x.x with your pc (and you loose root)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Nirak:
did you flash (full wipe) the UK firmware prior to OTA check?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kuripiiritus:
Yep, flashed it to 2.3.2 (181), rooted and then tried OTA.

Used the same image as before, when i rooted it to 2.3.3 (145). Then OTA worked OK.

At first tried to go straight from 145 to 368. OTA was available, downloaded the image and started to update and then failed. Suspected that maybe the update wanted to have a stock image with all the useless programs to work (I had already uninstalled lot of the them). Did not have time to try it then with re-flashing, and now it seems that they have done something with OTA :confused:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Nirak:
Yes you can only use ota on a clean install, so if you've removed bloatware ota is not gonna finish.it usually downloads but fails to install

You really have to start with either the UK or HK image, cuz till now all others won't give you an ota
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kuripiiritus:
I'll try a different rom then, it can't hurt. Although the one i used had OTA last time.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kuripiiritus:
UK version worked. Pretty sure the last rom i used was HK, but who cares anymore :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] :
That's what I did but I may have used the wrong firmware. I'll let you know if I still experience the same issue.

Thanks!

Edit: That worked like a charm! Thanks guys!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Nirak:
YW, glad it worked out for both of you!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Zak_k:
Hi all,

I used this ROM, rooted and updated to 2.3.3. However I still can't upgrade to 2.3.4 - any ideas?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] benyben123:
Hello all. Noob.

REFUSE V1.7 Installation instructions [LINK] states

"If you are coming from another ROM, manually wipe data and cache via CWM before installing."

Can anyone please explain this to me?

I am coming from a different ROM (Infused), and I cracking my skull here trying to understand what is CWM and how to get there and how to wipe the cache and data

:)

Thanks!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Auto-Android:
In CWM scroll to wipedata/factory. N then wipe particions. N there you go.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] benyben123:
mmm... THANKS SO MUCH, but is what CWM? How do I get there? Is that an app?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Auto-Android:
You need to install modded 3e recovery. Theres a vid on youtibe that shows you how
[Samsung Infuse 4G] nash2000:
If you install rom from sd card (its an option on rom manager) you'll get options to wipe data and what not.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Auto-Android:
That to
[G2 and Desire Z General] subxero123:
First of all i love this phone to death

But theres only 1 problem

When im in low signal areas and i hold the phone on the bottom left with my left hand, it loses signal, kinda like the problem with the iphone 4

But when i release my hand from there it gets signal again
[G2 and Desire Z General] martonikaj:
You're covering the antenna. It's not "the problem the iphone 4 has", it's the problem all phones have when you cover the antenna. They lose signal. It's just easier to notice when you have a lower than usual signal to begin with. (or in the case of the iphone 4 its easier to cover an exposed antenna.)

Sent from my CM7-powered T-Mobile G2
[G2 and Desire Z General] Fuzzo83:
The mine does the same, don't worry.

Trying different radio version may give you different result... ;)
[G2 and Desire Z General] subxero123:
What do u mean different radio vearsion?
[G2 and Desire Z General] Fuzzo83:
There is a firmware called "radio" that handle all radio connection of the phone like 3G, Bluetooth and WiFi... this firmware is available in several version. You can find them in the Radio Thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=970809
[G2 and Desire Z General] Athrun88:
Uhh, if hes asking what we mean by different radio version, perhaps it wouldnt be wise to get him to flash a new radio. Could potentially brick his phone if hes not careful.

Sent from my Virtuous Sense Desire Z 2.0.0
[G2 and Desire Z General] Stargazer418:
Most phones do that if you cover the antenna. If you slide out the keyboard and hold it normally, you'll also lose your wi-fi signal.
[G2 and Desire Z General] xsteven77x:
Just an fyi flashing radios is one of the safest things you can do. Since it goes through the bootloader there a few failsafes built in. People have tried purposely to brick there phone that way so they can send it to tmobile and no one was ever able to. Flashing things through fastboot is safer than crossing a street.
[G2 and Desire Z General] subxero123:
Lol yeah i dont even know how to root :/

But does changing the radio give a stronger signal?

I could find someone through classifieds to do it
[G2 and Desire Z General] martonikaj:
dont worry about it. Changing your radio will not in any way make up for the fact that when you physically cover the antenna your signal deteriorates.
[G2 and Desire Z General] Athrun88:
+1

Think of your antenna like a flashlight. Cover the bulb and you get no light. Same concept, cover the antenna and you get no signal. Changing the radio MIGHT do something, but no software can overcome a hardware handicap. Since you dont know how to root either, id recommend staying away from anything related to modding your phone until you're ready.

Sent from my Virtuous Sense Desire Z 2.0.0
[G2 and Desire Z General] subxero123:
Yes i know covering it will result in a weaker signal, but i had a htc snap before, and i tried covering it on purpose, it would never lose signal

But this phone -_- grrrrrrr
[G2 and Desire Z General] martonikaj:
Different phones have different antenna positions, and they also report signal strength in bars differently.
[HTC EVO 3D] borgqueenx:
I have set my mail accounts to check for mail every 15 minutes...but it doesnt work. I always have to go into the mail app manually. And i want twitter to refresh automaticly as well...any advice?
[HTC EVO 3D] borgqueenx:
someone?

10char.
[HTC EVO 3D] laie1472:
Have you enabled background data??? Also do you have automatic sync enabled??

Locked & Loaded

" Shooter on Deck"
[Bada Software and Hacking General] hakan5637:
Social Hub Premium has been active S8500XPKH2 Frimware

Link

http://www.multiupload.com/8VSZM6SA2U

password : badaturkiye.com

social hup premium works fine

After installing the rom, from the keyboard made this code:

*#5239870*# then select PreConfig then *#27236*# then press and select the code

DBT-KOR-ITV-XEF-XEO-XEO-XEU-XFA-XFC-XFE
[Bada Software and Hacking General] Setialpha:
I've got some issue with SH not showing accounts in it's overview.

I'm going to try yours with SHP to see if that's also the case with SHP.
[Bada Software and Hacking General] Max4000:
Please report the results of your testing as I love SHP and need it too. :)
[Bada Software and Hacking General] Fahrenheit51:
XPKH2 ? ... mmh ... well, i'm not sure about this.

Thif firmware is different from the original XPKH2 (YouTube icon changed, new font type, new icon for "Sound&Vibration", etc...). All of the new aspects are mentioned on the new XPKH3. So: your firmware is really the "old" XPKH2 with SocialHubPremium implemented or it's the new XPKH3 with SHP?

Also I'm registering a lot of problem logging-in with my Samsung's account (as declared on the XPKH3)[This cause that I can't download any app from the market due to the lack of the "Password" box during the "logging"]
[Bada Software and Hacking General] spacks:
Seems there are issues with socialhub working as usual in this firmware. I activated socialhub premium in OXC csc for this firmware, it worked great throughout the first day. I later relashed to bada 1.2 in order to activate and extract Route 66 license. Now when I flashed back to the same bada 2.0 firmware with SHP, phone reboots each time I press on "Accounts". So boring. I finally flashed without SHP and phone is working excellently. No problems, so far so good.

Almost all apps that did not work in previous bada 2.0 firmware, now work in this one. Good, I am enjoying it. And Route 66 works great.
[Bada Software and Hacking General] hakan5637:
social hup premium works fine
[Bada Software and Hacking General] Setialpha:
It is XPKH2. Issue that the accounts aren't shown in accounts overview in SocialHub is also in Premium. I guess it's fixed in XPKH3 (read: I hope).

Logging in into SamsungApps works from First-Run-Wizard, haven't tried the other way, as it's known to fail.
[Bada Software and Hacking General] spacks:
True, SHP premium works fine. The trouble I discovered has to do with the Samsung Accounts. To avoid problems, don't sign in to the Samsung Accounts. Ignore it when you are prompted to sign in. Just click on "Done" instead of the "Continue". The only disadvantage of not signing in here is that you cannot download your old apps directly on the mobile (but you can from kies).

All in all, this present firmware has lots of bugs compared to previous ones. Only noticeable improvement is that lots of apps that worked in bada 1.2 now work in this firmware.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hobo1:
Hi all;

For some reason, within the last couple of weeks, my phone has been freezing like crazy.

I uninstalled Advanced Task Killer and I use the installed Task Manager to monitor my ram usage and it's weird.

At any given time, I only have about 40-50 mb of ram left.

On average, out of 304 it shows that something is using anywhere from 230-260 mb of ram.

I shut everything down (using the task manager...shutting down level 1 and level 2) and still there is no change. I tried to not shut anything down to see if things would work themselves out, but still my ram is being eaten up.

I even went so far as to do a factory reset, hoping that this would fix the problem, but nada!

I've uninstalled every single program that I've installed within the last week or so, but still nothing.

My phone is becoming a brick and I don't know why. Next step is to call Tmobile, but seeing that my warranty is over, I"m sure that they will rape me with a replacement fee.

Any help would be most appreciated.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iynfynity:
What rom? I'm experiencing the very same thing. Usually this happens when I've been in a rom for a very long time.

Maybe try wiping the SD card?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Knucklessg1:
This. But only on sense roms, just install cyanogen mod, that rom never bogs down.