yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Arc General] Kajendran:
hey..!!!

I couldnt find any links for LT15

a

4.1.B.0.431 Generic global World..???
[Xperia Arc General] greece21:
Hello, i did everything above but it when i go to flash it sayes i don 't have the drivers. i downloaded the drivers many times but still nothing. please help me
[Xperia Arc General] plopingo:
My contribution

ARC_S_LT18_4.1.B.0.431_GENERIC_FRENCH

https://www.box.com/s/a9dae147efa2d78aec95

EDIT : NEW!ROOT THE NEW 4.1.B.0.431 FIRMWARE (For unlocked bootloaders): http://uploaded.to/file/2gt28pco

more information ? source thread ? for Lt18 or Lt15 ?

thanks
[Xperia Arc General] PhoenixKopf:
Thanks for the Files.

I was searching for it.

Sorry for my bad english
[Xperia Arc General] bratten2121:
So which one will work with the sony xperia arco docomo SO-02c ? I tired flashing i and a version and no luck just get stuck on boot screen.
[Xperia Arc General] nLeXeR:
thx for share:)
[Xperia Arc General] efray17:
yeah,, that really annoying,,

flash with full rom work perfectly,, when go to root,, stuck on phone n contact error,, then try to restore my backup for phone,, still error,,

searching,,, searching,,, found this method http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=24825196&postcount=103 n try to do it,,

finally,,, its working well now,,,
[Xperia Arc General] JJD809:
Removal of junk apps

I flashed my phone with LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic Global World.ftf using Flashtool version 0.8.5.0 and rooted it with RootXperia.zip but I am not able to get rid of any junk apps.

My phone is rooted and I have an unlocked bootloader.

I have always used ES File Explorer, but now when trying to delete or move any of the unwanted apps in system/app or system/vendor/app I get the message "xyz.apk cannot be deleted" :confused:

I get the same type of message depending on if I want to cut/move or delete apps.

Is it possible to get flashtool to include apps in the system/vendor/app and try to remove it that way?

Any advice greatly appreciated.

PS. Is there an updated list of junk apps for version 4.1.B.0.431?

These lists are out of date:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1089470

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1326120

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1614761

Thanks!!
[Xperia Arc General] lovemyarc:
may be your phone is not rooted or you are not mounting the location as R/W.. :)
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
Congatulations for your success, still wondering about your case, beacouse i did all that i explained and the only thing that i've got to do its reunlock the bootloader, after flasing the global world ftf.:eek::eek::eek::eek:
[Xperia Arc General] JJD809:
I found the problem :)

My phone is rooted. after the upgrading to gingerbread and rooting it a new "superuser" app appeared called SuperSU by chainfire. I also had the "original" Superuser by ChainsDD but this one did not grant access anymore to apps requesting root; only the SuperSU app. This app appears to say that it gives superuser access but it does not do so. I reinstalled ChainsDD's Superuser from android market and this in turn allowed it to to the access granting and now I'm able to delete whatever I want. :D
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
I'm using superSU, and root explorer, and its all right, no problems deleting or installing apps with root permissions.

---------- Post added at 01:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:40 PM ----------

Sorry for my ignorance... but can es file explorer get root access????
[Xperia Arc General] yobudak:
CAN i Root my (arc) Generic world 4.0.4 official

coz i didnt know how to do it

please teach me

im a newbie

bcos i can see the other arc is flashing the "ready to root"

but mine is only generic -_-

can u guide me how to root my arc lt15i?

---------- Post added at 09:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:05 AM ----------

CAN i Root my (arc) Generic world 4.0.4 official

coz i didnt know how to do it

please teach me

im a newbie

bcos i can see the other arc is flashing the "ready to root"

but mine is only generic -_-

can u guide me how to root my arc lt15i?
[Xperia Arc General] sonyarcs:
Xperia arc s

successfully flashed lt18i to .42 then rooted it using zergrush .bat on bootloader unlock allowed:NO. I also tried flashing to the ics and that successfully passed but with bootloader locked and not allowed to unlock it i was forced to return to .42. Will try to flash it to .62 and then root it.
[Xperia Arc General] akosipolan:
thanks for this mate ;)
[Xperia Arc General] JJD809:
Yes it can. In ES File Explorer select it's settings, and then you have the following options that you can select:

Up to Root (Enable up to Root Directory) []

Root Explorer (Only for rooted devices) []

Mount File System (Mount / ,/system as writeable) []

Backup System App (Backup system app before uninstall) []
[Xperia Arc General] Kajendran:
What is the difference between Generic Global World and Generic USA?????

Please help......
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Generic USA would be firmware for the US but not weighed down with carrier bloatware. It's more specifically for the LT15a/LT18a.

Generic Global World caters to the rest of the world, I believe. Namely the LT15i/LT18i.

Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc General] joel2102:
Back to official firmware

Good evening, first of all a warm greeting ... I require your help in order to leave a xperia ARC OEM, so I need the values ​​of a lt15i 1247-7722.5 built.prom to be upgraded through PC Companion :(

ro.semc.version.cust=1247-7722

ro.semc.version.cust_revision=???

Would need some other modification to official software update?
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
Thanks for your response, now mine, yes as you said, es file explorer can get root acces but CAN'T delete files or apk's in root partition, root explorer CAN. ;);)
[Xperia Arc General] Kajendran:
I have an LT15a and im in Sri Lanka...

So can I use Generic USA...??????
[Xperia Arc General] efray17:
when using global fr,, no got this problem,, everything run well just flash - fastboot - flash

i'm wondering too why using generic global world ftf got the problem,, flash - fastboot - flash some of function error till i search and try the method and running well now on my device :confused::confused::eek::eek:
[Xperia Arc General] kamalaggi:
I just fiashed the 4.0.4 World generic. Just one question.

Is it normal to have a /vendor directory and a /system/vendor directory???

Both contain the same files.

Thanks
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
Hi efray, i checked that after flash the generic world ftf, i had to unlock the bootloader again, before continue with fastboot and second flash on my wife's arc, with same SI number than mine, flashing world has these wonderfull mysteries..;);););):eek::eek::eek::eek:
[Xperia Arc General] greece21:
helo, can i root the 4.0.4 with lobked bootloader and how?
[Xperia Arc General] Kajendran:
Can i use LT15a Generic USA in any country apart from USA...???
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
Yes, you can.

I have lt15i rom installed on my lt15a phobe.
[Xperia Arc General] kidicarus1602:
Upgraded

Just upgraded my O2 UK Arc to LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic Global World firmware and it seems to running well, no bloatware and no lagging so far.

Looking forward to the official firmware but got bored of waiting! :D
[Xperia Arc General] kidicarus1602:
I rooted 4.04 today by using the guide here;

http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/217413

Just need to downgrade to 4.03 kernel then root, the upgrade kernel, superuser then installed and working!
[Xperia Arc General] dmsatriano:
I've just updated to 4.0.4 using the link at this post 4.1.B.0.431.

I'm having sort of a problem, i just can't swipe out the Data Traffic notification. Doesn't even have the X to clean all notifications...

Can someone give me a hint?

:(
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Try enabling it (data) and then disable it again. See if you are able to swipe it away after that.

Else see if a reboot helps.

Cheers!
[Xperia Arc General] dmsatriano:
Nop... not solved...

Maybe if I reinstal the system will solve?

I'm using the 4.0.4 Iberia Generic...
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Flashing a new ROM should get rid of errors but if you do plan on doing so, why don't you try the Generic Global World 4.0.4? Minimal bloat. No other issues.

Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc General] Pahoehoe:
Thanks for all

@jlmcr87 : Thank you for your work!! Thumbs up
[Xperia Arc General] dmsatriano:
Just flashed the Generic Global World, solved it...

ty :)
[Xperia Arc General] Xajel:
I'm trying to flash the (LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global World) but Flash tool has problems handling it, I tried downloading it three times with same results, tried FlashTool 0.7.0, 0.8.0 & 0.8.5 and the same results...

is there's any other mirror for this ROM ? and how big the file size ( in bytes ) and if possible MD5 hash for it so I can see where the problem is
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
I'm not sure but you might need an still older version of Flashtool.

Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc General] Xajel:
Thanks xtacy,

I was already downloading 0.6.8 just to try it as I know FlashTool parsing behavior changes with newer versions... I tested it and it worked !!

I hope FlashTool developer has some compatibility mode in order to support older ftf without downloading and testing every single version !!
[Xperia Arc General] hungragezone:
I tried with FlashTool 0.6.8 and some version above and LT18i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World

But always "error preparing files"

what can i do now:(
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Update to the latest version of Flashtool v0.8.6.0 and try flashing again.

Make sure to check No Final Verification.
[Xperia Arc General] ashgan4ever:
perfect thread...everything worked like a charm in my ARC
[Xperia Arc General] hungragezone:
I did like u said but ...

ToT
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
seems that either you have an ADB drivers issue, or the tft file that you want to flash is corrupted.
[Xperia Arc General] hungragezone:
I really hate ul.to host file, slow speed for free user,

It took me many time to download .FTF file. I tried to redownload it 3 times =.=

Can someone reupload file to MediaFire please :(

/nvm i found it on the net
[Xperia Arc General] maemaeya:
help!

Hi. Does this work with Arc SO-01C? :) thanks,
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
NEW!Xperia S ICS Transformation
[Xperia Arc General] Doume59249:
This topic being so rich, I'm becoming really confused :

I'm not capable to identify which procedure I must apply to root my Xperia Arc S ( LT15i )

I've recently updated by OTA, and actual state of phone is :

Android 4.0.4

Kernel : 2.6.32.9-perf

Build : 4.1.B.0.431

Note : Bootloader is unlocked.

Thanks in advance to point me in right direction.
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Mate, you can either have an arc (LT15) or the arc S (LT18) but you can't have an arc S (LT15). :eek:

And since your bootloader is unlocked, it makes things really simple.

Just hotboot any custom kernel with recovery. Spam the back button when you see the blue LED lit and flash the superuser binary zip within recovery. That's it. :D
[Xperia Arc General] The things I tell you:
I just downloaded the file from the link in the first post of this thread (this: http://uploaded.to/file/2gt28pco ) and then followed the instructions here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1133650 . Look under "Ques – I have already unlocked the bootloader of my phone. How can I perform rooting on my Xperia Arc?" Parts 7.2 - 7.11 are what I used.
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
No need to spam the back button, just press volume up once. :)
[Xperia Arc General] Doume59249:
Thanks to all, for your answers.

With this kind of precise pointers, I should have success.

Feedback as soon as possible

Sorry about models, but the phone box is noted Xperia Arc S , and 'about phone' display Lt15i

May be that depends on firmware currently flashed (by OTA ) ???
[Xperia Arc General] 127kmph:
after flashing arc 4.0.4 i found out my xperia arc can't be bootloader unlocked (from rogers, don't want to try the pay way yet). I flahed using flashtools but since I can't root 4.0.4 without bootloader unlocking (couldn't find a thread for it) i want to downgrade to 2.3 *.42 ftf image however flashtool cannot recognize the .42.ftf file:
[Xperia Arc General] chandoliasnikos:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=26804460

Have u searched or u just posted our question? U don't have to unlock bootloader to root.
[Xperia Arc General] BigBang79:
Which kernel to use

Hi guys,

I'm new to you, now have this LT18i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World on my cell phone, and I have instaled the NEW! Xperia S ICS transformation and the NEW! ICS STATUS BAR. So now my question is to take what kernel I.

pls help

Thanks
[Xperia Arc General] Nokow:
Hello/ Hola buenas!!

Very nice work!

My question is:

Im on Xperia ARC (Lt15) with 4.1.B.0.431 with Movistar (LOCKED Bootloader).

Can I Root it? It's the offical update made through the Pc Companion Update.

Need Help!

Thanx :cowboy:
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
@BigBang79,

Try the ArcKnight Kernel RC_3.3. It's pretty good.

@Nokow,

Yes, you can root your phone.

What you need is Flashtool, the 4.0.3 kernel, DooMLorD's Rooting Toolkit and the 4.0.4 kernel.

Flash the stock 4.0.3 kernel, root it with the rooting toolkit and flash the 4.0.4 kernel back.

That's it. :D

Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc General] BigBang79:
thanks

ok and what of those! ArcKnight Kernel RC_3.3 OC or Stock?
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
That depends on you. Would you like to try over clocking your processor?

I'm using the OC kernel. Haven't really pushed it. Just bumped it to 1.2GHz.
[Xperia Arc General] BigBang79:
Hi

Thank you I now have this kernel kernel ArkKnight RC_3.3 OC on my cell phone. how can i overclock or what program do I need?
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
You would need to use SetCPU (paid) or you can go for No-frills CPU Control (free).
[Xperia Arc General] BigBang79:
Ok now i hav No Fill,

Waht you hav Max. and Min?

waht you hav Automatic Regulation?

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

Xperia Arc S - Unlocked - Rooted - LT18i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World - ArkKnight RC_3.3 OC
[Xperia Arc General] twelveways:
Massive noob alert!

So I really want to root my arc-s (LT18i)but I don't really know anything about the process.

My phone is running Android 2.3.4 and the build number is 4.0.2.A.0.62

I have downloaded the ftf file with the same build number and the flashtool program which I have installed. now what do I do?

I have read all the help files I can find but none of them seem to be for absolute noobs like myself, can someone break it down into very simple english for me please?

:good:

Thanks
[Xperia Arc General] srdempster:
What do you want to do? Update to ICS or just the latest GB firmware? Tell me exactly what you want to achieve? I was where you were 6 months ago. Tell me the .ftf you've downloaded and what version of flash tool you have. To start with you need to install flash tool and the lastest update 0.8.6 or something. Look for flash tool in windows and open the firmware folder and then either copy and paste the .ftf into it or drag and drop it into it. Rooting ICS 4.0.4 I did the hard way but looks like someone's made it easier for you.
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
He said that his Bootloader is LOCKED, so he can't flash kernels. :cyclops:
[Xperia Arc General] twelveways:
Thanks for the reply :)

Ive actually found this tutorial

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1676135

and have already downloaded all the stuff.

A bit nervous about doing it though as I am terrified about bricking it :D
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
It's the stock kernel. He should be able to flash it.

How do you think the people with locked bootloader are achieving root status? :rolleyes:

Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
You're right, I red "doomlords" in your post and I thought that you were talking about Doomlord's kernel. :silly:
[Xperia Arc General] greece21:
if i flash the prerooted .img rom and then i flash the 4.0.4 .ftf file will my phone be rooted or not ? pls answer
[Xperia Arc General] BigBang79:
Thanks for all

Hi

Once I'd like to thank you for the excellent instructions and link. Now my phone is perfect for the first.

Sony Ericsson Arc S

FW: LT18i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World, NEW!Xperia S ICS Transformation,

NEW!ICS STATUS BAR

Android: 4.0.4

Installed: CVM

Kernel: ArcKnight Kernel_RC_3.3_OC_TEST

Unlocked Bootloader

Root

CPU: Max. 1.2 GHz

Min. 122 MHz

Govenor: interactiveX

I/O scheduler: vr

It's very nice........... ::laugh:
[Xperia Arc General] greece21:
question

if i flash the prerooted .img rom and then i flash the 4.0.4 .ftf file will my phone be rooted or not ? pls answer
[Xperia Arc General] Nokow:
doing this way, my files and configs get lost??

bcause im happy like it is..no movistar bloatware, my apps work...

dont have time to restore all that again.. :p

thanx 4 the quick help! :good:
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
No, you won't lose your data or anything. You're just flashing the kernel. So go ahead. :)

Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc General] n1kolaa:
plz can someone make form tar.bz2 to ftf ? http://developer.sonymobile.com/wportal/devworld/downloads/download/41m08tarbz2

this is new fw: 4.1.M.0.4
[Xperia Arc General] X-Navigator:
Just to let you know that it works like a charm... (4.1.B.0.431 Generic Central Europe 1) on LT15i, tested also connectivity (wifi, bt, wcdma, usb). Longer battery life than before (android 4 for LT18), and more smoothness in general.

Really thanks for this great post
[Xperia Arc General] IdeosDev:
Edit :S O L V E D
[Xperia Arc General] kamalaggi:
Any news on UK Generic 4.0.4

Thanks
[Xperia Arc General] justin_vn:
Somebody upload all links to another host like Mediafire pls!!

Can not download from uploaded.to.......
[Xperia Arc General] SXUsr:
Depending on what you're after just browse the threads, as it's probably already been uploaded by someone else in the first place.
[Xperia Arc General] michalurban:
Hi, I heard Arc is the same (hw-wise) as Pro - except for the keyboard of course. Is that right?
[Xperia Arc General] harvy20:
sorry but lots of posts, can somebody point me to a generic uk ICS ftf file I can simple udpate onto my arc using flashtool?

Little confused with front screen? I do not want root or anything just a stock file to update my phone.

SI 1247-0232
[Xperia Arc General] SXUsr:
There are yes, but I eventually found the ftf I was looking for by doing what I said in my last response. ;)
[Xperia Arc General] harvy20:
aye just being a noob found it and updated my arc and works fine on ice, great update. the mrs gets the arc i got the xperia s, all is good all is ics!
[Xperia Arc General] SXUsr:
And lazy. :p Glad you found what you were after, and it is annoying that the OP of a stickied thread feels the need to rehost everything to a site that's crap then tells you to sign up if you want faster downloads or want/need to download more than one file in the OP, even the AndroidSDK lol instead of linking to the original threads :rolleyes:
[Xperia Arc General] zamana:
Absolutely incredible, but it's impossible to find those firmware files other than in uploaded.to, that seems to be worst than hotfile.com! Incredible! Unbelievable.

:crying:
[Xperia Arc General] greece21:
i have unlocked bootloader and running 4.0.4 on my arc. if i downgrade to 4.0.3 prerooted rom (it 's an .img file) and then flash the 4.0.4 rom again will my arc be rooted?
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
If you have an unlocked bootloader, rooting your phone is even easier. Just hotboot any custom kernel with CWM. Enter recovery and flash the superuser binary. That's it.

When you reboot, you'd automatically go back to stock kernel but have root.

Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc General] greece21:
thanks :) i just did it
[Xperia Arc General] chucus:
Flashtool hates me

Hi ...first of all, thanks for your work...now, i've been trying to root my phone but flashtool keep saying "USB debugging is off" (obviously I have it on). trying to root via flashboot and it says "device not connected".....I've been searching to solve this and yet failed.

can you help me?

Stats:

Arc S (Lt18i)

ver 4.0.4

4.1.B.0.431

bootloader unlocked

thanks in advance
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Switch off your phone, press and hold the menu button and connect the USB and try again. ;)

Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc General] chucus:
thanks for your prompt response....:good:

i was using "back" button, i didn't know it should be "menu" button...and noone said so either 'til now...i'll try at home (i'm at the office right now) and tell you.
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
When the phone is switched off,

1) Press and hold the back button while connecting the USB to enter flash mode

2) Press and hold the menu button while connecting the USB to enter fastboot mode

Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc General] chucus:
nope...it keep saying "device connected with USB debugging off"...it just flash the Xperia S style and erase allmy data hahahaha but no root.

what can u recommend?
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Your phone starts up fine and you already lost all your data, right? What's the worst that can happen now? Haha.

Just recheck that USB debugging and unknown sources are allowed. Do a fresh installation of .431 and try again.

Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc General] Villain of Brandon:
Just registered because I wanted to mention that I was able to install this with a locked bootloader and it seems to be working just fine. If someone has stated this before sorry I can't stomach the idea of reading through 50+ pages of replies for just that, and well if it works, everyone likes to hear what others have experienced with it.

The Status bar I'm talking about is the one in the first post, I would quote it but XDA doesn't seem to like me because I'm a noob right now
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
You wanted to mention that you were able to install what with a locked bootloader? This thread talks about the Stock ICS ROM. It's not a custom ROM that you would face difficulties if you had a locked bootloader.

Locked or Unlocked doesn't matter when it comes to flashing Stock ROMs or Stock-based ROMs.
[Xperia Arc General] chucus:
Ok...I'm about to act like a 4 y'old kid and smash my phone into the ground and pour some water on it to see if rooting works that way...

this is what I did:

(flashtool or my phone or both just let me use this ftf)

- flashed LT18i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic World.1254-2184.ftf

some messages i worry:

WARN: this file is ignored : simlock.ta

.

.

.

Please wait your phone will reboot (nothing happens)

For flashtool, Unknown sources and debugging must be checked (I can't chek it more!!!)

then, i reboot my phone manually and it has a fresh xperia S look...but no root...then try to root it with flashtool and it start rooting qith rootit1, but fails at rootit2 "ERROR - cleaning rootit files" "Mounting sytem R/W" "FTError"

do i have to live with a unrooted phone? I refuse to...hehehehehe

probably i'm doing something wrong, but i can't get it...:eek:
[Xperia Arc General] zolaisugly:
Look in the dev section for a post by doomlord for rooting ics and use his tools, the flashtools rooting is for x10 I believe.

I have rooted using doomlords tools, you need to make sure that debugging, read 1st post carefully follow exactly and you will have rooted phone.
[Xperia Arc General] chucus:
doomlord's runme.bat is great....if you have .562 kernel on your phone, at least i thought so until i realize my phone was ROOTED!!!! hahahahaha...I'm so noob that i didn't note it...and i never could flash .562 kernel (at least i think so, because the info still says .431)

last question, can i update with PCcompanion without loosing rootness? (new word!)

thanks to all of devs and people in this thread helping us!