yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Arc General] Excelsior82:
I wasn't sure downgrading from .62 to .42 was safe (related to battery gauge firmware), so thanks for the feedback.

You can remove the status message either by freezing/removing "update service" application from your phone, or by upgrading ;)
[Xperia Arc General] milanpi:
thanks but if you could explain to me about the process moving messages from the status bar
[Xperia Arc General] milanpi:
man I ust want to thak you for information about sistem mesage , I was remove sistem updater and it's work . thank's a lot
[Xperia Arc General] tuon:
New here, which flash link should i choose?

Sry i am really new on android phones. which flash link should i choose (the procedure step 1:flash)?

i am from Malaysia and having Sonny Ericsson xperia arc S,

Model number: LT18i

Build number : 4.0.2.A.0.62

Need help pls and thx for helping.
[Xperia Arc General] ahmeddesign:
Does any one have a solution for the lag when I press the home button while I am running any application & also I feel a lag when I am playing games like RacingMoto

I am running .62 on my Arc S

Or could I wait for ICS may be it solve the lag problems
[Xperia Arc General] karmacoma92:
Hi all

I have just managed to download the .62 upgrade to my rooted Arc S. I just pressed the Update Center with no wi-fi or data connection, then to the update and the download button appeared at the bottom of the screen. I then connected to the wifi and click on the "download" and the .62 is ready to install.

Then I have a couple of questions,

- do you know where the downloaded file is stored (I would like to fetch it before the upgrade and upload somewhere if somebody else needs it)

- do you think I can upgrade without loosing the rooting???

many thanks
[Xperia Arc General] milanpi:
man I would not recommend you to update your phone because you will lose root, I also lost the root after the update from 0:42 to 0.62 cm, and then flash back version
[Xperia Arc General] Laqany:
I am a noob.

I believe I can root my .62 software which i updated to via PC companion using recovery. Is that correct?

I will unlock the bootloader (I know how to) just as soon as I understand what commands to type exacly in recovery can someone please write them step by step.

Update:

I figured it out eventually.
[Xperia Arc General] zolaisugly:
Just to say thank you for your post and the supplied downloads.

i had to use it recently as i had a major screw up of my arc on .42 build when trying to apply some mods.

:) i tried all things i could think of but no joy, but using the global .42 with easy root help and now i have a fully working and modded phone again.:D:D:D
[Xperia Arc General] radkor:
Better watch out! If you choose to install update via FOTA on rooted phone you will brick it!
[Xperia Arc General] karmacoma92:
hi radkor,

excuse me for asking but, any reason why?

as I understand to be able to upgrade to .62 with the root I should :

1.- install a clean .42 (from wotan server for example)

2.- root it with superoneclick

3.- and then upgrade to .62 OTA

the only difference I see here is that I have removed some apks from /system/apk...

many thanks!!!
[Xperia Arc General] nujhum:
well i dont see why you have to download the provided links, since you are on the latest FirmWare 0.62.
[Xperia Arc General] pierrehenry:
Hi There,

Sorry for such a request, but could it be possible to have mirrors for the links available on first page of this thread?

I am currently in China, and:

- if I try to access uploaded.to directly, access failed (blocked by Great Firewall)

- if I use freegate, service is said to be "Not available.

Our service is currently unavailable in your country. We are sorry about that."

- if i try using my VPN, it constantly disconnects

- if I try to use TOR... it simply does not connect

Thanks for offering mirrors available and reliable from China.
[Xperia Arc General] crzvm:
I have downloaded and flashed LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic World using Flashtools, firmware works a treat, but I'm unable to get root. Both Superoneclick and Flashtools fail to get me root. :(

I was able to get root with Superoneclick previously when I was running 4.0.2.A.0.42 (the firmware my carrier sold me the phone with).

What else could I try to get root? Thank!
[Xperia Arc General] Claudiu1980:
@crzvm

1. Flash again .42 generic firmware

2. Root the phone

3. Upgrade to .62 with OTA (over the air)
[Xperia Arc General] nikhilonlive:
xperia arc build .62 root

if my xperia arc is already on official 2.3.4 build.62,then i have to re install .62 again from this site to root my xperia arc,,,,or i can directly apply rooting processs,? plz somebody help me,,,,,,,step by step process coz its my first time to root any xperia arc device

thanks in advance,
[Xperia Arc General] nujhum:
Just directly apply the rooting process...
[Xperia Arc General] nikhilonlive:
xperia arc 2.3.4 build.62

plz provide me link to root xperia arc .62 and complete process step by step with tools.

thanks in advance @ tapetalk
[Xperia Arc General] Madfysh:
@OP: since I see you still have "ROOT.FTF" in topic title, how did you create prerooted .ftf file?:rolleyes:

---------- Post added at 12:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:51 PM ----------

Read some tutorials! Don't be lazy!

There are 2 big sticky thread in this section, read them, and then read some other threads. That question has already been answered 1000 times.

Why do people ask for things without trying to understand by themselves..
[Xperia Arc General] Claudiu1980:
from what i know there is NO method to rood .62 firmware. The only solution for this is to flash .42 official ROM using flashtool program then root the phone with any method available (in my case DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su) then upgrade to .62 using WiFi (OTA)

Note: if you downgrade to .42, root the phone and upgrade to .62 using PC Companion you WILL LOSE the root.
[Xperia Arc General] karmacoma92:
Hi radkor et all

the process is clear to me but shall I follow the complete procedure in case I got the upgrade downloaded in an already rooted (sometime ago) phone?

I got from radkor that may brick the phone and I most probably go for the known procedure but I would like to know if there is any reason behind

Many thanks
[Xperia Arc General] Excelsior82:
You may brick the phone only if you have unlocked bootloader without testpin. You can safely upgrade OTA if your bootloader is locked.

You can try the OTA upgrade and if it doesn't work, you should follow the procedure you posted a bit ago, whether you downloaded the upgrade or not. (You can try to save it and restore it, but it isn't that huge)
[Xperia Arc General] asderth8000:
I downloaded the flashtool, my xperia arc s is 2.3.4 build 62, and like nikihilonlive problem, i want to root my arc s but when i try clicking the lock icon i gor this message

16/037/2012 16:37:57 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on

16/037/2012 16:37:58 - INFO - Connected device : LT18

16/037/2012 16:37:58 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A

16/037/2012 16:37:58 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf

16/038/2012 16:38:17 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\LT18\busybox\1.19.0\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox

16/038/2012 16:38:18 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\custom\root\zergrush.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp

16/038/2012 16:38:18 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait

16/038/2012 16:38:38 - INFO - Waiting for device

16/039/2012 16:39:38 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.

16/039/2012 16:39:38 - INFO - Running part2 of Root Exploit

16/039/2012 16:39:38 - INFO - Running rootit2

16/039/2012 16:39:38 - ERROR - Cleaning rootit files

Mounting /system R/W

FTError

can anyone tell me what to do? i'm confuse and new in rooting thanks
[Xperia Arc General] asderth8000:
where can I download .62 ftf for taiwan?
[Xperia Arc General] karmacoma92:
Hi Excelsior82,

thanks a lot for the answer, I haven't unlock the bootloader so I will try that later and let you know...

rgds
[Xperia Arc General] OraXdaDevelopers:
versions of firmware Xperia[B] arc S LT18i [/B]

Where can I find ore versions of firmware Xperia arc S LT18i 4.0.2.A.0....
[Xperia Arc General] karmacoma92:
Hi there

I couldn't upgrade to .62 with the OTA upgraded update so I had to go back to original .42 from wotanserver, root and then upgrade OTA. I lost the calendar widget, I guess because of the .62 ...

thanks for your help

---------- Post added at 07:44 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:37 AM ----------

Hi OraXdaDevelopers

you can install any of them for free from WotanServer....
[Xperia Arc General] darian.ung:
I installed the flash tool on my pc opened it, hit the flash button and pressed the flashmode button it rebooted my phone and it started. it brought up the firmware option - i dont know what firmware content to click on.

Please give me step by step to do it.
[Xperia Arc General] TheGreatSega:
IM NEW

i just got my arc s and i really need help in unlocking bootloader and rooting it..

question.. if i unlock my bootloader will i be able to use pc companion or seus to repair or update to official ics when it releases..?

can somebody post a step by step or a video.. anything that will help me... cheers!!
[Xperia Arc General] karmacoma92:
Hi darian

If I recall properly you have to click in the advanced tick and then select the .42 for your country. Look for a video in youtube with Wotanserver string on how to do it, it is quite useful

regards
[Xperia Arc General] natural4862:
Other version of 0.62 rom

My original reply is about how to do the recovery method of rooting, but I found the answer in this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
[Xperia Arc General] JJD809:
Posted on wrong forum
[Xperia Arc General] shahzaib.khan:
**** these alll links on post one :@ ......can u please transfer them all to mediafireeeeee websitee :S
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Post updated: New Android SDK R17
[Xperia Arc General] keoichan:
i cant download in this site :/
[Xperia Arc General] luctreebusch:
Can't understand this thread. Can someone explain in easy steps how to root my xperia arc s 0.62 unlocked bootloader?

Thanks :)
[Xperia Arc General] Marchello1:
upload it to medifireee !!
[Xperia Arc General] OraXdaDevelopers:
I cannot fin the download button

Sorry I'm a beginner:

I cannot find a download button on the side of WotanWeb Side???
[Xperia Arc General] GHMiyamoto:
Hi all,

I upgraded by PC Companion and lost my root, =P

So, I did everything as described in first post to flash my Sony Arc S again:

1 - Downgrade to .42 using Flashtools - ok

2 - Root using Root > Force zergRush using Flashtools - ok

3 - Flash Pre-rooted .62 again using fastboot mode using cmd - ok

4 - Root lost again

5 - Flash Rooted .62 using fastboot mode using cmd - ok

6 - No root again

What I'm doing wrong that I can't re-flash .62 with root from .42?

May I root .42 using superoneclick or recovery mode?

Help me!!

Regards,

Miyamoto
[Xperia Arc General] hashem62:
could i flash LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global World to downgrade .62 LT18i to .42.

all other links for LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.42 GGW are down!!!:confused:
[Xperia Arc General] amiiw:
Can't download from this link :(

please make mirror at mediafire
[Xperia Arc General] 01888maeda:
thank you

thank you for infomeition
[Xperia Arc General] X-Droidinary:
Managed to root with flashtool on .42 fw then upgraded to .62 by flashing with flashtool and lost root access. I'm guessing I shouldn't have flashed .62 to upgrade and If i was right to do so then why did I lose root access?

*EDIT* Flash .42 from again and back to root access. I just need to know how to upgrade to.62 few without losing root and flashing pre-rooted img file won't work.
[Xperia Arc General] cyberdelia:
This provided link in the first post: LT15a 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic USA can be rooted? I saw in many forums that LT15a can't be rooted?
[Xperia Arc General] mando508:
.62 can't be rooted with flashtool, but there are other methods. Read #1 you've everything you need in there.
[Xperia Arc General] cined:
Can someone help me please as I'm very confused.

I have 4.0.2.A.0.62 and I want to flash a custom ROM in the hope that one of the ROM's with have an automatic brightness feature that I can turn off.

However, I have no idea what I need to do.

Do I need to downgrade my version to LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 and then root?

I have read the guide over and over I just can't seem to grasp it.

Thanks
[Xperia Arc General] JJD809:
Guys, I had the same problem and I was able to root my phone. I also used flashtool to downgrade to .42, root it but when upgrading back to 62 I lost root again. To root the phone is actually quite simple. Stay on .62

Head to another post also here in the Xperia arc general section named "[Guide] All in one 'Namaste guide' to Bootloader unlocking, Rooting, Flashing & more" and you will find the answer there. It is very simple to do. If it worked for you, give me my very first "Thanks" clicky on the button thingy ;-)

Firstly do some preparation work. On that same post, at the end, download recoveryARC.img and RootXperia.zip then you place recoveryarc.img in C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib and RootXperia.zip on the root of the sd card on your phone (not in any of the folders)

Go back to your pc and go to C:\Flashtool\drivers and install those drivers. Now the rocket science bit and I'm just going to copy/paste vaibhavknockout's instructions here (You have already done step 1):

1. Download attachments below titled recoveryARC.img and RootXperia.zip. Thanks to jlmcr87 and his post. Copy and paste the file recoveryARC.img to the fastboot folder (folder containing fastboot.exe). Also, transfer the file RootXperia.zip 'as it is' to your SD card.

2. Open the fastboot folder. Right click on the folder background while pressing shift key on windows PC. Click "Open command window here".

3. A black cmd window will open. Type in the following command - "fastboot.exe boot recoveryARC.img".

4. Switch off your phone, connect to the USB cable while holding the menu button (rightmost of the three buttons on Arc). A blue led should light up (It is an indicator of entering in fastboot mode).

5. Let the process run. Look at the cmd window. If it says the process is complete, remove the USB cable.

6. On your phone, a menu should appear. This is Clockworkmod/ CWM recovery menu (more about this in later questions). Use volume down key to go to 'install zip from SD card' and enter by pressing camera button.

7. Choose 'RootXperia.zip' where you've stored it on your SD card. Accept the prompt.

8. Let the process run until it says that it installed the zip.

9. Go back to the main menu by either pressing back button or entering into '+++Go Back+++'.

10. Enter 'reboot system now'. When rebooted, you will have a rooted stock firmware.
[Xperia Arc General] X-Droidinary:
I've installed the drivers so why do I keep getting this

C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib>fastboot.exe boot recoveryARC.img

downloading 'boot.img'...

FAILED <remote: The Device must be rooted first>

finished. total time: 0.000s
[Xperia Arc General] X-Droidinary:
Not to worry bootloader was locked and wouldn't let me flash anything with fastboot but all good now using the latest DooMKernel.
[Xperia Arc General] shantusingh:
please a quick help i tried to root my lt18i by installin lt15i .42 generic i got it rooted but didn't liked it as it showed everywhere as lt15i on my phone and on pc software. So i founded my country specific .62 generic for lt18i by doing several searches, i installed it back and ran lock boot loader and my phone has no root. So atleast please if someone can confirm now my phone generic again is normal like it was and running boot loader to lock was also good like to make it normal as it was before ?? would highly appritiate a confirmation on this please thanks!
[Xperia Arc General] ascariz:
stupid uploaded link. never finish download.
[Xperia Arc General] shantusingh:
can anyone help??! please need help i tried to root my lt18i by installin lt15i .42 generic i got it rooted but didn't liked it as it showed everywhere as lt15i on my phone and on pc software. So i founded my country specific .62 generic for lt18i by doing several searches, i installed it back and ran lock boot loader and my phone has no root. So atleast please if someone can confirm now my phone generic again is normal like it was and running boot loader to lock was also good like to make it normal as it was before ?? would highly appritiate a confirmation on this please thanks!
[Xperia Arc General] LDinisPT:
Tanks for links
[Xperia Arc General] Qwerty123 \m/:
LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global World (EASY ROOT WITH FLASHTOOLS): http://uploaded.to/file/vmfu4czg

Will it work on LT18i ?
[Xperia Arc General] rijwan.dba:
rooting Sony Ericsson arc s

I want to root my sony Ericsson arc s. I am so cunfuse after reading your step. give me simple step by step method so I root my phone. thanxs in advance.

I am rooting bcz my internal memory is low. help me...

my emailid is rijwan.dba@gmail.com
[Xperia Arc General] doomsleed:
ello

what is this???i've flash it just now n my arc turns into arc s..n my market is lost...

"Xperia Arc/Arc S Official ICS BETA include all fix with autoflash+ ICS Gapps(Unlocked bootloaders)

Instructions:

Check your USB debug on and connect your phone to PC

run autoflash.bat phone will auto reboot into fastboot mode and flash kernel and rom, etc.

After flash finished phone will auto reboot into system. If you need gapps flash it via recovery.

Thanks to lzyllp."

how to go back to .62???
[Xperia Arc General] X-Droidinary:
Flash the stock .62 firmware with flashtool.
[Xperia Arc General] doomsleed:
help

ok i've done with flashing back to .62 firmware..

so now i wanna rooting my arc..i try this method :

"2.Root

Rooting instructions

Note:

.FTF->Locked or unlocked bootloader devices-> no preroot

You have to root with the latest version of flashtools 0.4.1. To do this connect the phone with usb debbuging enabled and then press the lock icon on flashtool."

but the result is this :

"ERROR - cleaning rootit files

Mounting/system R/W

FTError"

until now i can't rooting my phone..
[Xperia Arc General] X-Droidinary:
It's not as obvious as you think. I tried flashing the pre-rooted file and it didn't work even though I followed the instructions EXACTLY how I read it in your post.
[Xperia Arc General] Kenif1983:
I have an Arc S with .62 firmware

I unlocked my bootloader using the official sony guide.

I then rooted my phone using the "RootXperia.zip" method in many of the threads around here.

Rooted fine without a new rom.
[Xperia Arc General] decomposed:
help

hello, I've got a huge problem. I own Xperia Arc S and I wanted install the new Android ICS without waiting for my country release. It wasn't rooted and bootloader wasn't opened. I downloaded and installed Flashtools 0.6.8 for Windows from here:

http://ul.to/w076p5wf

Then I click on "Root" button, the process started but also ended with error and root failed. I also installed Flashtool-drivers --> click on Flashboot mode and flashed the kernel with kernel of ICS. Kernel was from:

http://eddy.uni-duisburg.de/bin4ry/L....0.562_NCB.ftf

from the page:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1598072

It was ok so i click on "return to hone mode". But it failed and now my phone can not start. I only see startup sony ericsson animations which always reloads :( I tried remove the battery but it won't help. My computer on windows 7 also do not see dhe device, always trying to install the device driver and fails everytime. Please help if you can and know how :(
[Xperia Arc General] decomposed:
HELP

It seems I've got "BootLoop" any ideas how to solve this problem?
[Xperia Arc General] decomposed:
HELP

Can someone please sent me an .ftf file of LT18i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic World UK ??

I need an .ftf file to make my phone live from BootLoop, flash it, not .sin files.

Please HELP :(
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Don´t cry and read a little
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
ICS Official on the first post
[Xperia Arc General] malih16:
Updating through SEUS or PC Companion will hopefully return it back to default stock ROM. You can also look for stock ROMs in the development forum,

hint: read stickies threads and first posts.
[Xperia Arc General] ruwsoft:
Hi, I just made a .ftf file from Flashtool. It should be .62 since Sony Updater updated my .42 to a .62. Worst case it would be a .42. Will upload the file later today or tomorrow and post link here.
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
update: Ics root
[Xperia Arc General] Ricke77:
Flashed my LT15i with LT18i ICS 4.1.A.0.0562. Works like a sharm!

Now I want to root it. Didn´t work with the "Runme.bat"-file...

It kept showing a bunch of messages about directories not found, failed to open bla bla bla... :-)

Now to the question, where did I go wrong??

Bootloader is locked and cant be opened and the phone is locked to "Telenor"-sweden Carrier. Is that why it wont work?? Is there another way??
[Xperia Arc General] tiborprogmed:
"

Update to flashtools 7: http://ul.to/y08i7lih

"

This update cannot works with Linux !!! - I have reported to the flashtool thread too.

after applying this update, it gives back the prompt.
[Xperia Arc General] ArcMan09:
can"t download with that sucking site ul.to... {!@##$$%^&*())}

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[Xperia Arc General] rkanwar:
is this the official nordic ics or is it just the beta version that sony released?
[Xperia Arc General] Ricke77:
It´s the official.
[Xperia Arc General] spinz78:
Loving my Arc LT15i after flashing ICS, its very smooth, I have more free memory, the battery lasts longer, the interface is refreshing nd new but the best of all is the stock browser, its smooth nd fast nd the screen not jumping around while scrolling up or down

Just one problem as i cannot repair my firmware with PC companion . How did u re-flash with PC companion?

When I try to repair the software it fails, after about 70% downloading it asks me to switch off my phone and reconnect by pressing the back button and after i do that it says No Software is available for ur phone. I have LT15i
[Xperia Arc General] rkanwar:
As in the official realease???
[Xperia Arc General] Ricke77:
Its the official realease for ARC S LT18i(See first post) but it works fine on ordinary ARC LT15i. Flashed it myself with flashtool 7. Works great.

When it starts up it first says: "SONY", not Sony Ericsson, and then it says "Xperia"! Pretty sure its the official.

The only thing I want to do now is rooting it so I can get rid of all the Bloatware.

But it doesnt work... Still waiting for a friendly soul to answer my earlier post in this thread.

---------- Post added at 11:41 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:34 AM ----------

Maybe you can use flashtool and flash it back to LT15i and then use repair in PC Companion. Right now I guess youré in some kind of twilight zone where the software says LT18i and the phone says LT15i...
[Xperia Arc General] rkanwar:
Im talking about the image files because flashtool doesnt work for me. I have made a thread regarding this issue
[Xperia Arc General] Ricke77:
Stupid question but I guess you did update Flashtool to v.7?? Otherwise it wont recognize the image.
[Xperia Arc General] rkanwar:
Yep i did. I get a failed to verify sin header error as soon as it starts to flash adsp.sin
[Xperia Arc General] ArcMan09:
plz someone would please lend me the mediafire link of .62 generic global world ftf...

plz itzz urgent.. i have to reflash the firmware.. because i ended up with a brick..{wotan is now not free}... .... plz/..
[Xperia Arc General] SL_Don:
No Dice :-(

I tried a couple times on my LT15a

18/055/2012 21:55:13 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Final data verification failed";

above is the error i get and then my phone wont get past the sony screen. oh well guess i gotta keep waiting

got it working again with SEUS if that helps for any one who has bricked their LT15i/a
[Xperia Arc General] Ricke77:
Probably wont work on LT15a...
[Xperia Arc General] mustashfa:
I have CyanogenMod 7.2 installed on my Xperia Ray. I want to upgrade to ICS, can someone help me how to go about this? What can I do

My phone is bootload unlocked and rooted.