yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Arc General] hush66:
Yes, root will be lost if you update via PC Companion. In any case, PC Companion will not allow you to update your phone with unlocked bootloader. You will hit an error.
[Xperia Arc General] Super Chimp:
Still cannot see this for my UK handset either by PC Companion, SE update service on the SE website or the update service on the phone?
[Xperia Arc General] hush66:
Then it just means it hasn't been released for Uk yet.
[Xperia Arc General] herasymcuk:
Unfortunatelly not! :(

i just cecked it!
[Xperia Arc General] Milne_Rangers:
just updated mine to 2.3.4 hear in the uk
[Xperia Arc General] spideras:
thank you for the quick answer i was waiting for one...

i try now this?

is it correct if i do with that way???

see this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1269910

i want to start doing this with Flashtool...its correct

i wait for an answer again if you can tell me..

and sorry all for the noob questions but i just start to learning this root stuff
[Xperia Arc General] Xajel:
I'm facing a problem doing the update, my device is rooted and running 3.0.1.A.0.145, I decided to go a head and update to the latest version ( 2.3.4 ) and I know I'll loose the root, but I'm willing to do that as far as I'll not loose the data/settings...

the problem is I just can't update, the PC Companion just crashes as soon as it starts the update ( after downloading and restarting the phone, and plug the cable while holding the back key )...

Even thought it was a recent PC companion installation I just downloaded on almost fresh Win 7 32bit installation, I tried again on my desktop PC with Win7 64bit and a little bit older PC companion... but still the exact same problem.. app crash, the phone works normally ( thankfully )... I just can't update :(
[Xperia Arc General] shtreber:
Generic world or uk?

//

I guess i ll wait OTA update for .368 :)
[Xperia Arc General] djc151084:
No update from 2.3.3 on T-Mobile here in UK available OTA or from pc companion :-(
[Xperia Arc General] xperiax10.awesome:
frustating!!! PC Companion not detecting my phone .. :(

problem resolved, reinstalled my PCCompanion :-)

Now on 2.3.4 :)

Where is SCREEN CAPTURE option ??!!!??
[Xperia Arc General] doministry:
As usual the question:

How this update behaves regarding backup?

Does it wipe the whole device off and requires backup

or everything is preserved?
[Xperia Arc General] soldiers33:
press and hold power button for screenshot
[Xperia Arc General] Milne_Rangers:
mine is 4.0.1.A.0.283 mate
[Xperia Arc General] shtreber:
Hold power button. :)
[Xperia Arc General] Poker gypsy:
You can zoom in hd video
[Xperia Arc General] Flo95:
We lost the screen off animation and got a kind off screen off animation.

Plus a screen on animation.
[Xperia Arc General] jtc42:
Hmm, the 3D sweep multi-angle seems to have gone missing in this update. That's a shame, it was the coolest mode. The one that let you view 3D images by tilting the phone.

Oh well :s Still a cool update.
[Xperia Arc General] im_iceman:
You have to take them in 3d to view them in 3d..
[Xperia Arc General] gunawan-1:
I found that start up time is a little longer than .368 version.

And what the hell how to use 3d camera. Alway say too fast or too slow panning the camera. Still unsuccesful to capture 3d image. Gr......

GN Multimedia - Xperia Arc
[Xperia Arc General] royalves:
Still no update

I'm in Brazil however I imported my device, system is Lt15i

File System WORLD-1-8_4.0.A.2.368

Phone Software 1241-4324_4.0.A.2.368

Should I have the update already?

No luck on PC C or OTA.
[Xperia Arc General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
Where is the Global Generic !?!?
[Xperia Arc General] Awesome_Aleks:
Has the annoying AAC music file bug been fixed yet?

i.e. Albums with songs with different contributing artists will cause numerous entries of the same album.
[Xperia Arc General] augie7107:
Wotan Server already has it also.
[Xperia Arc General] Zyar:
Wonder if SE AU still plan to make us wait till Oct like they said, we're a few updates behind.
[Xperia Arc General] Poker gypsy:
I had the same problem, take out the usb and put it into another place
[Xperia Arc General] zangetsu2188:
The keyboard has changed too. Hehe. More of a thick letters than the previous ones.

3D panorama is great for those who have 3D HDTV. :)
[Xperia Arc General] mhyke13ph:
You got your update already? :eek:

or you flashed it manually?
[Xperia Arc General] kloon:
Running 2.3.4 now i'm missing the swipe keybord ??
[Xperia Arc General] shpanac:
I can see that everything is on the same place, I have done the backup but it doesnt wipe.

Much faster I van see
[Xperia Arc General] shtreber:
U need to turn it on in options.
[Xperia Arc General] kloon:
delete please
[Xperia Arc General] Rash-182:
Just rename the album artist to "Various artists"
[Xperia Arc General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
When launching the Global version!?!?
[Xperia Arc General] Mobage:
Feature-wise, I like the new WorldClock widget. (only on global generic firmware?)

Anyone finds the automatic brightness feature, as seen over here?

http://blog.se-nse.net/2011-xperia-devices-android-2-3-4-update-is-here/
[Xperia Arc General] mhyke13ph:
If you read that news he said "to my Xperia Play"

so i think that feature is only Xperia Play Exclusive, including that HD video recording too :)
[Xperia Arc General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
Please someone upload the Global Generic!

Please!
[Xperia Arc General] Jabe:
How do you check where your phone comes from? I bought it over the net and I do not know where the seller gets them from.
[Xperia Arc General] crimilde:
It has been done already:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1269937
[Xperia Arc General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
Thank You !!
[Xperia Arc General] zangetsu2188:
I flashed it manually with the expense of losing my root access hehe. :D
[Xperia Arc General] cruzargel:
Wifi is not working. Do not update!! Also the auto screen brightness is already there since the first firmware

Sent from my LT15i
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
Any news about when this will be available for LT15a? Especially in the U.S.?
[Xperia Arc General] augie7107:
The US upgrade will be six months later like every SE update in this country.

You're better off flashing a Mexican or South American firmware.
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
I don't think any LT15a has received this yet, have they?
[Xperia Arc General] schecter7:
Batman, just flash any LT15i ROM and save like 6 months as the other dude said. I think LT15a hasn't even received .368 update yet. So I flashed generic UK (.368) into my LT15a few weeks back and it just works fine. I've also tried generic global without any issue. No problem with ATT 3G even though phone model has changed to LT15i. But hey, who cares! Warranty is not an issue as you can always go back to LT15a ROM
[Xperia Arc General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
I believe that it will not take so much!
[Xperia Arc General] Poker gypsy:
For some reason Sony world clock off by one hour, it keeps showing USA central time and Sweden just 6 hour difference? It is7!
[Xperia Arc General] spideras:
i think its perfect but i miss the crt animation.....why they pull it out from this version
[Xperia Arc General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
I too.... :(
[Xperia Arc General] lim eng seng:
Try OTA, no luck
[Xperia Arc General] DemonicHawk:
This. If you have a locked bootloader and you don't need root, just flash ANY version of the new firmware. It's already been explained multiple times that the firmware won't affect your connectivity capabilities.

From how I see it, there's really no point in waiting for the OTA update unless you're looking to keep rooted.

Though if you're that dependent on root, you should consider unlocking your bootloader as you might encounter problems/bugs from doing upgrades on upgrades on upgrades.
[Xperia Arc General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
DemonicHawk,

So I can install the Nordic, Baltic, etc. on my phone LT15a will not have any problem with signal, 3G, etc.. ?!

Because my device be "a", no matter what firmware I install, it will always work in the factory-set frequency?!

It hardware determines, not software!?

Tks!
[Xperia Arc General] Flo95:
Software can't change hardware. It'll still work as a LT15a, it just has a i firmware on it if you flash.

But the phone is 100% working with a LT15i firmware on it.
[Xperia Arc General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
Wonderful!

Thanks for clarifying my doubts!
[Xperia Arc General] augie7107:
That's correct but you will probably have more luck getting an upgrade if you flash South American, Mexican and possibly even Rogers ROM.

US firmware never gets updated until months later.
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Hi all, I'm running .145 and there's an OTA update. I'm guessing it's the latest version because it mentions panorama. [Size 94.4 MB]

Haven't done it yet as I need to back up my contacts. This stupid thing insists on backing up my gmail contacts and all. Didn't find a way to back up just the phone contacts. So doing it the hard way. Writing it down on a book. LOL!

Been meaning to format the phone anyway. Laggy and unresponsive at times.

Hopefully, I'll be able to finish writing down my contacts tonight. Will flash back to 2.3.2, root and then update OTA. Will check if root remains.

Will get back to you guys once I do so. But possible delays as I'm holidaying in India and I need to get my wisdom tooth pulled tomorrow. Ouch!

Cheers!
[Xperia Arc General] shtreber:
Hey, ur phone is global generic? If thats so. It will be possible to flash ur firmware, root and OTA update to 2.3.4... Will try this in 6 hours when i get back from school.... Mine is .368 uk...
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
What custom version/region/branding are you using?
[Xperia Arc General] shtreber:
no 3d multisweep panorama :(:mad::confused::eek:
[Xperia Arc General] Bushmaster78FS:
Just to give you guys an update, LT15a and I was on .368 LT15i software, got the OTA a few minutes ago in the US. Well, I don't see any performance updates, it ain't faster, maybe I should wait until we have the firmware and did a fresh install...
[Xperia Arc General] freeoscar84@hotmail.com:
When will it be released for UK??
[Xperia Arc General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
Are you saying that 2.3.4 update came out in USA ?!?
[Xperia Arc General] Nocturne Seigneur:
Problem with .283 update

I think there is a problem with .283 update.... the wifi doesn't work after:

1.lock the bootloader

2.flash it

3.install Doom kernel v10

4.install root via recovery...

the wifi kept inquiring ip address,scanning and disconnected.... couldn't even connect to the internet.... after i reflash it back to .368 its working normally... guys what should i do?
[Xperia Arc General] gunawan-1:
Just try to flash to stock kernel back. It is the problem caused by kernel

GN Multimedia - Xperia Arc
[Xperia Arc General] CarbonX13:
Will I be able to keep my root if I apply the OTA update? I'm on Lt15i Generic Global.
[Xperia Arc General] frankenfoo:
anyone know how this work?

is it auto? and where will the data be stored?

i had both selected but not sure if the app settings are really saved and backup online.

thanks

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yes, that's what i did to get 2.3.4 rooted.
[Xperia Arc General] Jabe:
if you do a factory reset - do you keep root?
[Xperia Arc General] shtreber:
Yeah, root will stay if u do the OTA
[Xperia Arc General] Mixture420:
Honestly, this new update ain't all that. I miss the old tv animation and the bold texting formating don't look good.
[Xperia Arc General] Poker gypsy:
You can get the screen off on app it's better
[Xperia Arc General] GreyGhostRos:
Hey..

New stuff i observed.. Maybe they were there befre but i never saw :P

Some more eye candy..

1. Music widget progress bar gets themed according to theme Red, Blue etc ..

2. Next or Back the song in the widget and the album art flips around to new song album art (Looks nyc :D )

3.In music -> Now playing.. You can drag drop the songs to the order you want in the playlist..

4. You can select which extentions to enable disable for the music player..
[Xperia Arc General] frankenfoo:
4 things i realised after upgrade to 2.3.4

1. phone starts up fast.

2. camera menu/sidebar icons now rotate according to screen orientation.

3. time between pictures slightly faster.

4. xloud is really loud.
[Xperia Arc General] clome:
Hi all,

I have read through the thread but i just want to confirm something:

1) People are experiencing the red led 0 battery if they did this - non root upgraded to 2.3.4 and realized they want root so they downgraded/flashed to 2.3.2 then gingerbreaked and since then (still on 2.3.2) the phone is stuck in a 0% battery state.

So if I'm in this situation:

2) i have global 2.3.3 rooted from gingerbreak and if i upgrade OTA to 2.3.4 my phone will remain rooted and i will have the 2.3.4 version and everything should work fine

BUT if i ever want to say format my phone or for whatever reason wipe everything on it:

3) i cannot ever flash to 2.3.2, gingerbreak and then update OTA because i will get the red led 0% battery issue

so

4) i will have to pray that in the future i can flash say 2.3.4 and Root it on that version.

Sorry for the long questions but just want to confirm before i do this OTA upgrade to 2.3.4 and dont want to brick my phone.
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
Look at this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1274572

Sent from my LT15i
[Xperia Arc General] jtdc:
I am in the same boat, but I did not root using gingerbreak, but rather from 2.3.3, flashing doomlord kernel v10, that gives root. I will have to check though if I can do the 2.3.4 update using OTA. Actually I am using the phone now as a real phone (not just trying stuff out), so I hope not to get problems on this 2.3.4 update thing.
[Xperia Arc General] fistanfilan:
Hi Friends

I have installed the generic rom "4.0.1.A.0.283". I can 100% say that this has a problem with Wireless connection: although enabled and successfully connected, wireless is somehow restarted each 30-40 secs. I tried all the methods in that forum, but useless for wireless issue.

Then I rolled back to my previous rooted rom "4.0.A.2.368" and it is working fine now.

For your info...
[Xperia Arc General] Lord Takyon:
Wireless is fine for me.

Sent from my awesome Arc via subspace beacon.
[Xperia Arc General] ctinro:
Can you tell me, please, how to roll back to rooted.386 (after update to .283)?

Thanks.
[Xperia Arc General] mhyke13ph:
1. That Feature is already available in 2.3.3 .368 :cool:

2. That Feature is already available in 2.3.3 .368 :cool:
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
Its a tricky situation, it depends on how you got the .283 update?

Be careful with flashing down to .181 again...

I wrote something here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=17881350&postcount=99

Hope it helps!
[Xperia Arc General] sausalito:
I had OTA update this saturday (Phone DE, flashed with generic rom 2.3.3)

and i noticed :

- phone seems more slow than before

- picture contact still very tiny if sync with google... so this problem is not solved.
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
And how does it seems slower than before, please enlight me with your findings! ;)
[Xperia Arc General] sausalito:
For example, when i go back to the home, widgets and folders can take a few seconds before reappearing.

When i change screen also.

And, when i take picture, if i want to see it by clicking on the miniature, i can get black screen for 10 seconds before the photo appear.
[Xperia Arc General] ctinro:
Partially. Thanks, anyway.

My question was about reverting to .386 if I don't like .283. With locked bootloader. [And in this respect, I posted in another place the question regarding the possibility to save the ROM I have (xRecovery or CWM or something else for Arc).] As long as there are variants which don't receive the update to .283, a solution is to flash back to UK e.g. (if don't mistake the UK didn't receive it) and, than, OTA to .386. But after all the ROM variants will receive the update to .283 I don't see a way back. Only to unlock the bootloader. Am I correct?

L.E. I believe there is one more solution . But NOT to my question.
[Xperia Arc General] fistanfilan:
yes, exactly.

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Hi

When I bought Xperia Arc, it was LT15i_3.0.1.A.0.145. Then unlocked the bootloader and flashed it to the newer ROM "4.0.A.2.368", then rooted. I used it for about a month without any problem.

Then when I realized the new ROM "4.0.1.A.0.283". So, I flashed it following instructions in "http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1269937".

Everything was ok, except wireless is getting off/on each 40 seconds.

So, I flashed it back to .368 and it is working fine, as before.

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When you enabled the wireless, didn't you encounter any disconnect/reconnect at each 30-40 secs?

Before flashing to new rom, I didn't have the issue above. But after flashing to it, I get this reconnection. That's why I conclude that the new rom as problematic for wireless.
[Xperia Arc General] fistanfilan:
Is there anybody having bugs with .368? So far, I think, it is the most stable release.
[Xperia Arc General] ctinro:
For me, none. Really. I use it for more than one month without any problem. As I said, I removed the bloatware (and any stupid crapware like „youtube karaoke” e.g.) and is fine.

But, is a special topic somewhere here for those with bugs.

L.E. OK. You already noticed that topic.
[Xperia Arc General] sebasgl1:
i dont think they would keep down that compression because with the mobile bravia enginge, the pictures looks uncompresed, and lightweight, SE dont care about the photos outgoing from ours phones to the pcs or others devices, they want efficency in they devices.. no more
[Xperia Arc General] squalldua:
well, i've just updated my arc today, and a couple things i found after playing it.

minus:

- 3d camera stuff, still don't know how to use it, lol..

- facebook integrated stuff, don't need them..

- aditional bloadware, can't remove them. you can remove the uefa and hotshot thing. but you can't remove the facebook stuff.

- the on/off crt effect, kinda missed it :P

plus :

- new on/off animation... bye2 crt animation :o

- screen capture, rarely use, but a welcome adition :)

- animation seems to be alot smoother, try scroling the planes.

- new widget, world clock. you can put up to 3 time zones.

- memory management seems tobe better, overall more responsive and less force close/restarts.

- new animation on the music player widget. when you skip to the next or previous music, the album art flips, which is kinda cool :P

that's all i can think of for now :rolleyes:
[Xperia Arc General] lil_devil:
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that selecting recipients in a new message has become better..

I had to manually keep on adding each recipient before.. Now it allows multiple adding

Also it has smart dialing while selecting recipients in messages.!!

Funny y didn add smart dialing feature in the normal contacts.??
[Xperia Arc General] adriangoh:
Hi Kotlicki,

My personal impression on this 4.0.1.A.0.283 firmware is really great! :D

As what you mentioned above.

Just I still missed the cool CRT mode...:(

Actually, the media shortcut is actually working very very good and very useful.

Isn't finished, BUT, you can actually drag and drop an application into the media shortcut, and you can customize it yourself! Which is great. ;)

I LOVE this cool Media folder so much.

Basically, It will display the first four apps icon you drag inside (The firmware update come with default Gallery, Music, and FM Radio apps). Personally I think it wont make our 5 home screen page 'Messy' with all the apps anymore.

Great job credit to SE. ;)

I upgraded mine OTA via PCC from 2.3.3/.368 to 2.3.4/.283, from Malaysia. :)
[Xperia Arc General] squalldua:
yes, we can select multiple recipients now, cool :)

sorry, a bit OT, but can anyone give me a link to a site that teachs how to use the 3d camera? i still don't understand how to use it, keep getting the "could not take picture, pls pan in the right direction" message :P
[Xperia Arc General] shtreber:
Plus:

No more youtube lag 720p in browser

Minus:

Keyboard in vertical way, letters a and q, when u press near top if button A, sometimes it will register Q.

Same thing with T and Z.

Yeah i still got screen protector but i had no issues with keyboard on .368

SE PLEASE BRING BACK KEYBOARD FROM .368 or some apk if its possible...
[Xperia Arc General] squalldua:
Q, A, Z, T works fine to me. what's seems to be the problem ? :confused:

maybe you tab it near the border, unintentionally tab the wrong letter.

try tab it more to the centre of the letter ;)
[Xperia Arc General] shtreber:
Well...but if i tab it near border why it shows that i pressed A, but it inputs Q???
[Xperia Arc General] blakki73:
I bought the arc in Belgium but i live in Italy. I Updated the phone to .145 just after i bought it, but i can't receive any other update. It says "you have the latest version" everytime i try, trough OTA as SEUS. Suggestions?

P.s. sorry for my very bad English.

Inviato dal mio Optimus 2X usando Tapatalk
[Xperia Arc General] squalldua:
do you have auto-correct on? what language are do you use?

might be a software issue.. have you update the fw?
[Xperia Arc General] shtreber:
Oh.. Its not a bug.. I had in settings to learn new words, turned off dictionary... Its fine now...

Another minus: No shortcut for data for internet over sim card.
[Xperia Arc General] squalldua:
oic.. i think you should turn it on though...

the "learn new words" works great. sure it will take some time for you to "teach" it to learn the words that you are typing, but after a while it will make your typing faster :)
[Xperia Arc General] shtreber:
I already type fast enough :)
[Xperia Arc General] Mixture420:
hey, is it possible to take a picture of a video u recorded.
[Xperia Arc General] :
heat problem

My phone was branded by vodafone and i used flashtool and a custom fw to flash it..I have just updated my phone to 2.3.4 and now i have noticed that the phone charged only to 93% and when using wifi it heats up..What could be the problem??
[Xperia Arc General] Poker gypsy:
I don't know about that but I have major lag! If I'm on a app or Internet and I go back home my home screen blank about 5to 10 seconds for everything to come back, and if I reboot my apps lose order?
[Xperia Arc General] fistanfilan:
Hi again.

I think the problem is due to my wireless modem. I have tried in another place and used another modem's wireless network, it didn't reset.

So, I can say that the 4.0.1.A.0.283 is quite ok.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maddler:
Hello all, has anyone tried to figure out how to copy files to and from the tablet on OSX Lion using USB cable?

I tried to figure out a way but nothing worked (and OSX not having USB networking didn't helped) beside using ADB to push files to the tablet (but VERY SLOW).

Lates Kies releases aren't working or even installing on Lion.

Suggestions highly apreciated.

Thx,

William
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ivanluiok:
Try "File Expert" from Market and get a FTP client for Mac
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maddler:
Done that already, but transferring big files (e.g. HD movies) or a huge amount of files (e.g. music collections) takes too long (wasn't able to get more than 2.5~3MBps transfer rate).
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sharky444:
Samsung has released an update for the Kies software for Mac to connect with Galaxy Tab 10.1. I'm a new user here, so I'm not allowed to give you a link (and have the 5 mins timeout). Just google for it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Vega:
Just noticed that after using LPP i was still able to use the TW widgets. Coming from Evo HTC sense, didnt do that.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Success100:
really???

thats awesome i love the standard clock widget. Thats why im still using tw
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ratchetjaw:
I love this feature. This phone kicks ass all the way around