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[Xperia Arc General] Xajel:
Bahrain, World Generic updated two days ago...

I'm waiting for rooting method for locked bootloaders, hope OTA from HK or UK will be okay to go...

but honestly I hope some one will find a way to root it easily like oneclickroot or gingerbreak !!
[Xperia Arc General] lastword112:
the gingerbreak trick was fixed with 2.3.3 so in order for rooting (locked bootloaders) you would have to reflash 2.3.2 apply the exploit and ota to latest version again.
[Xperia Arc General] ingro:
Many people had problem when reflashing 2.3.2 over the 2.3.4 to use gingerbreak (battery dead) so I think it's safer to wait for an alternative way.
[Xperia Arc General] Darth Glacious:
Mine is German, unbranded, no update for me. So how come did you get an update on yours?
[Xperia Arc General] Flo95:
Pull the batter out and put it in again and the 1% bug will be gone.
[Xperia Arc General] ingro:
I think that it's not that easy, check it out: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1271309
[Xperia Arc General] qilong:
Malaysia... updating it now :)
[Xperia Arc General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
Nothing in Brazil yet!
[Xperia Arc General] romiltherock:
Here you go... World Generic 1247-1061.
[Xperia Arc General] lim eng seng:
I from malaysia as well. But no luck.
[Xperia Arc General] freeoscar84@hotmail.com:
What about UK???
[Xperia Arc General] kamalaggi:
Not available in UK yet
[Xperia Arc General] indycar:
ota on global generic slovenia

gift for my bday :P
[Xperia Arc General] Duvel999:
whats your buildprop nr?

thx. :cool:
[Xperia Arc General] pecholino:
is your device still rooted?
[Xperia Arc General] Jabe:
Bare with me, cos I am pretty new to SE Arc and never bothered with unlocking bootloaders and rooting. But I do have a Luxembourg FW and I want to change the region. Since I have learned that there really isn't a world generic version, just region generic, which would you recommend? I see HK and UK are most popular for some reason.

So my wish is to get a 2.3.4 yet keep bootlaoder locked. At the moment I do not care if 2.3.4 is rooted, but wish to remain my options to do so open.

How do I go about this:

1) root --> flash 2.3.2 --> OTA update. That would keep my bootloader locked, would have rooted phone (yet not so important to me at the moment, cannot hurt, though). PROBLEM: no OTA for 2.3.4. I also read not all versions get OTA updates, so which do?

2)root --> flash 2.3.2 --> PC Companion update. I would end up with region changed and with the newest FW, locked bootloader and unrooted phone. PROBLEM: should i ever want a rooted phone, flashing back to 2.3.2 and rooting could brick my phone

3) stick with Belgian FW, wait for the update. PROBLEM: does not change region, which I would like. Problem from 2) remains.

4)unlock bootloader --> root --> flash rooted version of 2.3.4. This changes region, keeps root for future purposes PROBLEM: unlocked bootloader. Sth I am not ready to do just yet since it voids warranty and I have not yet properly "tested" my Arc for any hidden faults. Could be totaly nonrelated to bootloader, but with my warranty gone, that could get expensive.

so the only option really is Number 1, but only if I flash with a FW that gets OTA. Which are those and which of these are best?

About the indycar post:

I have contacted the guy (am from Slovenia as well) and wanted to know which buildprop nr he has, since he updated OTA. He posted this image http://www.shrani.si/f/42/EB/32Nbhjnm/screenshot2011-09-230848.png so it is true. The problem is, that he has a Neo not Arc. It was bought over the internet and not through an official provider for Slovenia so it does not have "slovenian FW" which I believe does not even exist. His phone is neither rooted or with unlocked bootloader. But I suppose the customization numbers are the same for Arc and Neo.

So indycar if you don't mind, could you please do the following:

- Go to the dialer and press *#*#7378423#*#*

- Go to service info

- Go to software info

- Copy the customization number
[Xperia Arc General] vu2ikl:
1. I don't think 2.3.4 is OTA as of now.

2. I think this is best option. There will be some way you can root 2.3.4 soon.

3. If you want to change the region. this doesn't make sense.

4. If you are not ready to unlock to bootloader now, may be its best you first "test" your arc properly..and then decide if you want to unlock it :p
[Xperia Arc General] Jabe:
Just a short update, cos I am in a hurry.

decided to root, so followed this instructions: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1115542

I downloaded the FW provided in that link.

Rooted 2.3.2 --> OTA --> am now on rooted 2.3.4

I guess it is rooted cos I have the Superuser icon - any other way to check. in settings there is superuser v2.3.6.1 under superuser information if that tells anything to anyone.

So if you are on 2.3.3 and no available 2.3.4 OTA update, go back to 2.3.2 and then try OTA. It will download 2.3.4
[Xperia Arc General] grat_master:
you can check if lets say adfree works, or other root apps like root explorer.

also can download terminal emulator and check if you get # or $, if $ then type ''su'' and if change to # then you are rooted.
[Xperia Arc General] ang1000:
no luck on singapore. (starhub)

Sent from my Xperia arc that running Android 1.6
[Xperia Arc General] ugghuggh:
how did you manage to run 1.6 on the Arc??
[Xperia Arc General] Darth Glacious:
He's not running 1.6, the signature line in Xda just say so =)))
[Xperia Arc General] ang1000:
this is just a signature.

Sent from my Xperia arc that running Android 1.6
[Xperia Arc General] ang1000:
clever. I can't do multiple quote on mobile application.

Sent from my Xperia arc that running Android 1.6
[Xperia Arc General] nujhum:
So thats mean when 2.3.4 ota are available. It is possible to ota from rooted 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 and still get rooted with the latest fw .283???
[Xperia Arc General] Poker gypsy:
Update in Sweden
[Xperia Arc General] law910:
can anyone confirm whether HK generic is available yet?
[Xperia Arc General] radheck:
not aviable in spain , generic spain.
[Xperia Arc General] ang1000:
can anyone confirm when singapore starhub customized is available?

Sent from my Xperia arc that running Android 1.6
[Xperia Arc General] vu2ikl:
It seems the update is available in only those countries where xperia ray or arc S is released.
[Xperia Arc General] razvanpas:
I got it in Romania last week (on Vodafone). Unbranded phone and os.
[Xperia Arc General] soldiers33:
Just read through the posts and im a bit confused so is uk generic out?
[Xperia Arc General] crashdan:
Not available in South Africa yet :(
[Xperia Arc General] casper0k:
Not available yet...
[Xperia Arc General] Rashkae:
I'm on Singapore Starhub and OTA is available now (and I'm downloading now). :D
[Xperia Arc General] soumya_digi:
Wait for October guys. 2.3.4 will be launched for all regions after fixing the known Nordic bugs.
[Xperia Arc General] iamsuperuser:
Why is it always delayed in india ? Why cant they just give us the Android 4.0 update if they had to delay this much ?
[Xperia Arc General] ang1000:
like I'll believe you. show me video then.
[Xperia Arc General] ProEDL:
Available in Germany via OTA since September 23th.
[Xperia Arc General] bigyinn:
Im sure its nothing personal, we havn't got it in the UK yet either. Why the big panic? You'll get it soon enough!
[Xperia Arc General] Rashkae:
Boy, you have a durian stuck up your butt or something? Why the attitude? Who do you think you are, Lee Kwan Yew? Do I have anything to prove to you? Nothing.

FYI, I am on Starhub the carrier, but my set is an open-line set from the shops.

If you really need to know when Starhub is updating their firmware, dial 1633 and talk to Starhub. Take out your attitude on them.

It's people like you that really bring down the standards of forums.
[Xperia Arc General] vu2ikl:
The only reason I am waiting for this update is because of swipe enabled keyboard. Can anyone here who got the update tell how good the swipe in default keyboard is?compared to TouchPal...

It will help me scale my excitement accordingly :)
[Xperia Arc General] robinsonj:
Canada

Hi All,

Not sure if you're only looking for where updates are available but I bought my daughter an Arc 3 weeks ago and it came from the Rogers Store with 2.3.4 out of the box so I expect it would also be OTA here... I got gingerbread jealous so I immediately flashed my SGS to 2.3.5 ;)

I just started surfing the Arc threads to see if there were any "must have" apps, cracks, or hacks for her phone. Any suggestions?

I haven't rooted it yet because she's 230km away for 2 weeks at a time and if she bricks it or has compatibility issues I don't want to have to diagnose or talk her through solutions by phone... extra difficult if her phone is in fact not working.

That said... I think she's starting to get comfortable enough with Android (after playing with mine for a year!) that I might encourage her to start reading these forums and figure it out for herself... then she can ask you guys instead of calling me.
[Xperia Arc General] ang1000:
i didn't show any attitude, it's just a way i talk.

SE Singapore facebook page claim that the next update will be available in Q4.

so when you said OTA is available, i can't really believe. that's why i need to see video as a proof. so don't give false hopes. everyone sure don't like it.

and are you calling me a boy? do you have an idea of my age?

and no, i don't thinks that i am.

Send from my Xperia arc that running Android 1.6 using XDA
[Xperia Arc General] Rashkae:
"boy" does not refer to your age, but is a common english expression to start a sentence. As someone of advanced age should know.

I don't give a rat's @$$ about your "needs". I got a message that there is an update available on my Singapore-bought Arc, and I saw it was the 2.3.4 update. If you don't have it, go cry SE Singapore a river. I don't give false hopes, I just state my findings and I don't need to upload videos to satisfy one person's needs - if you want that, you should be joining those "video chat" sites.
[Xperia Arc General] squalldua:
strange but true

mine is generic global .368 (LT15i_4.0.A.2.368_Generic Global.zip)

and when i plug the arc to my pc, pc companion says 2.3.4 update is available !

i was like WT# ?! that was fast :eek:

i'm in indonesia, and that's 20'th september btw, last week.

i still haven't update it yet couse i'm still not sure if i want to.

all i know is that, the only improvement are :

- screen capture (which i imagine i will rarely use)

- facebook stuff (which i don't use at all)

- swype (hmm, might be usefull)

- 3d stuff (i think i can live without it)

i was hoping to get :

- better memory management

- less bloadware

- more available free ram

- more wallpapers/themes/ice candy

oh well, i can always dream right ? :rolleyes:
[Xperia Arc General] MaLt-:
Got my update via OTA here in the Philippines.

4.0.1.A.0.283
[Xperia Arc General] realiking:
I update my xperia arc here in mexico via seus
[Xperia Arc General] vu2ikl:
Hehe.. so the sgs is also on ginger now.. good good : )

The only thing which is present by default in sammy and not in SE is a task manager. Which comes handy as I don't find the memory usage that encouraging in arc. I use go launcher which doubles up like a task manager. Also,I have made a list of must have apps that you might find useful its on vu2ikl.wordpress.com
[Xperia Arc General] vu2ikl:
Update available for India. Updated through SEUS.

EDIT: False alarm. Indian xperia arc got an update.. but it is NOT the 2.3.4 but just an update of 2.3.3 for xloud, themes etc.

So now the build number is 4.0.A.2.368
[Xperia Arc General] iamsuperuser:
As vu2ikl said it is 2.3.3 update 4.0.A.2.368 not 2.3.4 . Still the update brought some changes. Waiting for 2.3.4
[Xperia Arc General] vu2ikl:
sob sob

@crazyadmit check the android version. it is not 2.3.4 but 2.3.3 update 4.0.A.2.368.

I so much wished it was 2.3.4 but that is not the case.. *sigh*
[Xperia Arc General] Darth Glacious:
Could you be more specific? As I have an unbranded Xperia arc bought from Amazon.de, without software updates to 2.3.4.

I have just checked, both OTA and SEUS have no update for my phone.
[Xperia Arc General] shtreber:
flash generic (nordic) firmware and you ll have 2.3.4 +root ;)
[Xperia Arc General] daveybaby:
Got an OTA notification for the 2.3.4 update in the UK (assume its the 2.3.4 one as it mentions the 2D & 3D panorama app). Havent applied it yet as i have too many mods installed (including, somewhat ironically, stuff to get the panorama app beta installed), so need to spend half the evening backing up, reverting to stock 181, rooting, updating and reinstalling apps. Yay.

Me wishes there was an override button which just blatted the update over the top of modded files regardless.
[Xperia Arc General] adriangoh:
From Malaysia, upgraded it OTA through PCC. :)

Before update was: 2.3.3/.368

After update was: 2.3.4/.283
[Xperia Arc General] intrancer:
Why do you need to revert to. 181 I thought if ota was avalible you could just upgrade and not lose rooting
[Xperia Arc General] frankie99969:
are you uk generic?
[Xperia Arc General] whocancatchme:
Still no luck for generic france ! This begin to be long
[Xperia Arc General] micks_address:
can anyone confirm if this is available in ireland yet? still no sign for my arc.. on meteor network.. tempted to root..
[Xperia Arc General] chitose_ndy:
From Indonesia reporting,

we got the OTA update already :D
[Xperia Arc General] casper0k:
not available yet
[Xperia Arc General] squalldua:
actualy, we got them from 20'th september, but i've just updated 2 days ago.

just wanna make sure it's ok before updating it :rolleyes:

indonesian:

uda dari 20 september gan :rolleyes:

tapi gw males update, baca2 dulu takut ada bug ato apa keq, daripada tewas arc gw... hp 5jeti bo ! :eek:
[Xperia Arc General] daveybaby:
Yes, totally unbranded.

Currently on 3.0.1.A.0.145
[Xperia Arc General] MikLSP:
UK Generic 1241-4324_4.0.A.2.368 here:

No OTA update

No PC Companion update
[Xperia Arc General] Darth Glacious:
What's really annoying, the new handsets are launched already having 2.3.4
[Xperia Arc General] soldiers33:
thats not uk generic i believe u have uk t-mobile.
[Xperia Arc General] Super Chimp:
Both are now available in the UK but still no update for my UK Arc.
[Xperia Arc General] antoncalzada:
Como lo hiciste?

Pero es oficial de telcel? yo no puedo actualizarlo tengo la version 2.3.2
[Xperia Arc General] maodevil:
No es oficial en telcel todavia ni sale el 2.3.3 mejor flashea el generico mil veces mejor que el de telcel :D

Usa esta guia para obtener root y el firmware 2.3.4 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1274572
[Xperia Arc General] kamalaggi:
1241-4324 is Singapore Singtel
[Xperia Arc General] androline:
2.3.4 OTA available in MOROCCO.

Provider : makes no difference witch of the three.

Before OTA : version .145 (2.3.3) Rooted.

After OTA : version .283 (2.3.4) Rooted through datagubben's indications.

To have rooted 2.3.4 :

Flash to .184

Then flash to .181

Apply Gingerbreak 1.2

Finish with an update Over The Air.

More here :

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=17807157&postcount=1

Peace.
[Xperia Arc General] Darth Glacious:
Here's a funny thought, have you noticed how 3rd world countries get the update before developed ones like UK, France, Germany? The more developed the country, the later the update becomes available.
[Xperia Arc General] Rithina:
Does msia firmware have Chinese menu?

Sent from my Xperia Ray
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
1. The proper way to address these countries is calling them "developing countries"

2. What is your point?

3. A little racist are we?
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
Probaly not racist, only ignorant, jealous or materialist, like so many people in this world all over ;) give him a break and don't be so sensitive!

The first update was, by the way, in Nordic countries as far as I can tell. And I am not sure you would call us developing countries?

Well, if you compare to China we are, LOL !!!
[Xperia Arc General] androline:
Datagubben's right Batman ...

It's not worth waisting time on futile considerations generated by ignorance.

And i know the people of Muscat to be honorable when facing such people.

Peace.
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
You are both right. Guess I will let it go! Thanks :D
[Xperia Arc General] itlogitlog:
what?? how'd you get OTA? been checking everyday for the past month. even the 2nd update isn't available. it just keeps saying your phone is up to date.
[Xperia Arc General] Darth Glacious:
I wouldn't know where to begin to address your hypocrisy, they ARE 3rd world countries and calling them something else will not change a damned thing. Seriously these politically correct bull**** should have ended when they changed the formula for announcing the Oscar winners with "... and the Oscar goes to".

The point is that the firmware release follows the same behavior pattern, which seems to repeat every time.

Now if I were to make a guess, it would be because these 3rd world countries have less regulations, checks and tests requirements than the rest.
[Xperia Arc General] vu2ikl:
First of all the "Third World" thing was referred in times of cold war. To refer to non aligned countries. The cold war has ended and so does the bs you are talking about.

and second of all it's not funny thought. Its stupid thought. So keep it to yourself.

There is no such pattern as such. More than regulations, the firmware has to localized for some of the countries. e.g. Some of the countries prefer to see there national language instead of International English. while others need to just include the fonts of languages like hindi, arebic etc. The firmwares are released as and when they are ready and tested.
[Xperia Arc General] radheck:
not still in spain :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
Let him babble all he wants. You wouldn't expect any ignorant person to know that piece of information, would you? I think he just needs his update really bad. It's kind of like when an infant needs his diaper changed. They get all worked up. I think it's cute though :p
[Xperia Arc General] Poker gypsy:
Guys the update is not that's great, so what is all the fuss about? Just Waite it will get to you, so you have to Waite2 or3 months? Is not that good, but the swipe thing cool, and the folder thing is cool, and the new camera cool, ok is GREAT! Lol
[Xperia Arc General] vu2ikl:
Now that's funny thought. : p

@poker gypsy: yeah I read the cool TV switching off animation is removed in latest update. I'm bit reluctant to update now : )

Folder thing doesn't interest me as I love go launcher (though I have to search a bit,some are saying go launcher is data mining) saying that I must say the new weather widget of SE is awesome.

But apart from the panorama mode of camera what changes are we talking about?
[Xperia Arc General] chitose_ndy:
Hhahaha iya gan.

Ane langsung update sih wkt tgl 21 apa 22 gt..

Tp ane udah backup dulu semua, hhehehe. :)

Tips: always do a routine backup. Prevent if something goes wrong. :)
[Xperia Arc General] bunktacular:
Canadian,

Just got the update notification an hour ago.
[Xperia Arc General] Poker gypsy:
Well from what I see, you can now zoom in HD mode, some saying that the screen touch is more responsive? I can't say,
[Xperia Arc General] Poker gypsy:
And as far as the off thingy lol I use screen off on app you can customize different off animation and you can put and off button on your home screen so you don't have to reach up on top to turn off phone
[Xperia Arc General] bunktacular:
Ok, I had the option to last night but now when I go to do it it says no update available.
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
Ignorance is bliss buddy. Keep it up! :) By the way, we have a lot of Romanian women in Oman. They usually come work as housemaids or prostitutes.

FYI, the HDI (Human Development Index) for Romania is 0.767 and that for Oman is 0.846. List of countries by Human Development Index.

If you are not aware, The Human Development Index (HDI) is a comparative measure of life expectancy, literacy, education and standards of living for countries worldwide. It is a standard means of measuring well-being, especially child welfare. It is used to distinguish whether the country is a developed, a developing or an under-developed country, and also to measure the impact of economic policies on quality of life. There are also HDI for states, cities, villages, etc. by local organizations or companies.

Also, there are 4 other Middle-Eastern countries ranked ahead of Romania. Those are the United Arab Emirates (0.815), Qatar (0.803), Bahrain (0.801) and Kuwait (0.771). So as you can see, Romania ranks lower than Oman in the HDI, making it even worse than "3rd world" countries by your standards. So if we apply your logic, then Romania is a fourth world country. So do you guys live in caves and hunt in packs?
[Xperia Arc General] whalesharked:
You know that one of the things that I love about this forum is that there are contributions from all around the globe.

This is one of the most multi-national forums I frequent. The internet allows people from all different backgrounds to collaborate on projects, test ideas and solve problems together. The flags in the profiles on the left almost seem incidental, simply points of interest.

This thread has become the exception and I think that is a shame.
[Xperia Arc General] squalldua:
geez, all this non-sence becouse some wise guy (i don't care to look back who started all this) says 3rd world countries...

hello, everyone here owns an arc, either bought it him/her self or santa gave you an early xmas present, i don't care. so there's really no diference.

can we just drop it, and get back to the topic :p

peace :cool:
[Xperia Arc General] Bazoocaze:
I'm not sure if this is something new, but today I got OTA update notification, accepted it and successfully upgraded my Arc from rooted 2.3.3 to 2.3.4.

Before update:

Android 2.3.3

Kernel 2.6.32.9-perf

Version 3.0.1.A.0.145

After update:

Android 2.3.4

Kernel 2.6.32.9-perf

Version 4.0.1.A.0.283

The phone is an Xperia Arc with locked bootloader, rooted, with Generic World firmware (starting from LT15i_3.0.A.2.181_Generic_World-android2.3.2):

2.3.2 -> Gingerbreak 1.20 -> OTA -> 2.3.3 -> OTA -> 2.3.4
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
Still waiting here in the USA. I bought mine on SonyStyle.com USA sim-free, My CDA is 1249-7057.
[Xperia Arc General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
Vc é brasileiro mesmo !???!

Seu telefone estava com FW LT15a e atualizou para 2.3.4 continuando com LT15a !??!

Abraços !!!
[Xperia Arc General] olipheus:
I won't get the OTA update to my rooted 2.3.3.

Got Telia here in Sweden, so I'm very confused. Why won't it update?!
[Xperia Arc General] adieeluv:
New build 4.0.1.C.0.86 got certified on Oct 4, 2011

http://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=18648

This may be 2.3.4 version for rest of the world.
[Xperia Arc General] Bazoocaze:
Yes, I'm brazilian.

You can mix LT15a and LT15i firmwares on your cellphone. The firmware comes with booth basebands.

I debranded my Claro LT15a cellphone to the LT15i Generic World firmware, and use it with Vivo operator.

--------------

Sim, sou brasileiro.

Cara, você puder misturar livremente os firmwares LT15a e LT15i no Arc, pois o firmware possui as bibliotecas necessários para as duas bandas base "a" e "i".

Eu fiz o "debrand" do meu Arc LT15a da Claro, colocando o firmware LT15i Generic World 2.3.2, e agora uso com a operadora Vivo, e funciona direitinho.

Abraços

*Obs.: Aqui no fórum eles não curtem respostas que não estejam em Inglês. Procure escrever nas duas línguas quando for o caso.
[Xperia Arc General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
Tks !!!!!!
[Xperia Arc General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
What this means ?!?! Another FW !?!? When will it be released?!!?
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
As far as I know, none of the LT15a kits got the 2.3.4 update. Maybe this is for us?! :D
[Xperia Arc General] cmross13:
i got it last week or week before in usa on unbranded device/at&t network
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
You probably flashed LT15i firmware.
[Xperia Arc General] cmross13:
yes i did. got a kick out of the crt screen off animation lol