yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Arc General] Iwa1001:
You have to wait until your phone completely boot up, and then "press any key...."

it takes a few minutes, and that's it - ROOTED ! ;)
[Xperia Arc General] Ricke77:
Thanks bro. Worked like a sharm!
[Xperia Arc General] grgsujan:
i am downloading the world generic ics rom from here .

i have lt18i arc s unlocked bootloader.

i can directly flash it with flashtool??/ or is there anything i have to do before that??

can you give me a link for tutorial about using flashing using flash tool??
[Xperia Arc General] Kenif1983:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/04/1...roid-4-0-ics-update-to-your-xperia-arc-guide/
[Xperia Arc General] tibidt:
4.1.C.0.7

Hi,

I have downloaded ICS beta from the first post:

<<

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

LINK: http://uploaded.to/file/hwchtf4z

>>

Since it was .img I first unlocked the bootloader of my Arc (LT15i) and then flashed using the autoflash bat file provided.

Everything worked fine, but, to my surprise when I checked ( Settings -> About phone) build number is 4.1.C.0.7 , not 4.1.A.0.562

Is this right ?

Also Model number is LT18i (instead of LT15i) but I guess this is normal since it is an Arc S rom.

I have noticed that:

- this rom runs very smooth ( most of the times ) anyway better than 4.0.2.A.0.58 HK ( my previous rom)

- it has very little bloatware

- 3G reception is good, but WiFi is very bad ( looses signal inside the house, that did not happen before )

- it is prerooted

I have a couple of questions:

- CPU clock is still 1 GHz ? How can I check ?

- How can I overclock ? Do I need to flash a modified kernel ?

Thanks
[Xperia Arc General] Babis_ECE:
Hello, is there anywhere a 4.0.2.A.0.42/62 Greek ROM?

I downloaded the Global Generic .42, flashed it, rooted it and now updating it OTA, but I tried sending a SMS and can't send 160 greek characters / SMS anymore, only 70. It is quite important for me since I write many SMS to go back to stock "greek-rom" settings.

Is there a way to do this?

Thank you very much.
[Xperia Arc General] dedovec:
When you write SMS with english letters, you have 160 characters, but when you write in your own language you have only 70 characters. Like me in bulgarian. I don't think this is a firmware problem. Encryption with different letters is different and that cost you 90 characters.
[Xperia Arc General] kenmystro:
baseband

Has anyone worked out the best baseband to go with this update??
[Xperia Arc General] Babis_ECE:
Exactly. english characters -> 160, greek characters -> 70. It is an encoding matter, this is why there are small diferents between the various ROMs, depending the country.

Hope I will update to official ICS Arc "greek" in a couple of weeks..
[Xperia Arc General] chandoliasnikos:
Φίλε; Μπάμπη! :)

Πήγαινε; στα sms - πατα το; δε;ξι πλητρο;, ε;πιλε;ξε; ρυ;θμισε;ις και τικαρε; το; "Ε;ξο;ικο;νο;μηση κο;στο;υ;ς".

In English: go to sms, click the right button of your phone, select Settings and check the box "cost saving".
[Xperia Arc General] Babis_ECE:
Hi Nikos, and thanks for you help :)

I can't find any such setting in the ICS SMS app though... Maybe the one you mention is in the ROM intended for Greece?
[Xperia Arc General] chandoliasnikos:
I was under the impression that you had GB not ics! My mistake, the solution I described is for gb.
[Xperia Arc General] Rolandh:
Does this ROM have Wisepilot, the Champions League App & Office Viewer removed or is it as Stock, also is it modded with the ICS Software buttons or as stock?

Roland
[Xperia Arc General] drupalexp:
Can anyone get version LT18i (Arc S) 4.1.A.0.562 for Iberia?
[Xperia Arc General] Babis_ECE:
-Uefa.com and OfficeViewer apps are there, but they are very easily deleted.

-I haven't seen an "ICS Software Buttons" mod/setting...
[Xperia Arc General] :
Will test it as soon as I come hone :)
[Xperia Arc General] :
Easy. Download flashtool, download the FTF file, flash the file. Plus this is for Arc/S only. Please find another thread :)
[Xperia Arc General] shantusingh:
Friends i just wanted to say have patience, update ics with sony's software, don't install android 4 of any generic via flash tools as it laggs or will be of low performance no matter. What i did :

I installed .42 ce generic with flash tools ..

Then rooted it with doomlord_v4_root-zergrush-busybox-su ..

Then i installed via wi-fi .62 gingerbread update..

Then with Sony PC Companion 2.1 i installed android 4 ics..

Then after installation I enabled usb debugging and ran Xperia Relock Bootloader to make my phone get rootable

Then i ran Root_Exploit_OneClick which worked and got my phone perfectly rooted without any single issue ..

The thing is ics 4 even being rooted and with runnin ram optimizer and sd speed increase, still ics android 4 is quite slow than gingerbread but i bet they would have done it for a reason to bring its more new updates later and improve its performance because as it says we might not be able to upgrade it more than ics android 4 (xperia arc s), so they would still give us ics 4 updates for sure that's what i think!

So i believe this is the easiest way to root and genuinely install Ics on xperia arc s phone... no need of command kernel pressing this that button and go in that mode etc. Its all plain and simple which should work as it worked like a charm for me, you just have to download the things i mentioned and run them correctly step by step.

WARNING :

If you brick your device or anything happens, I cannot be held responsible. Although Nothing is gonna happen, Its Tested on my LT18i Device Arc S , not though on LT15i Device Arc .

Please press thanks if I helped

Regards!
[Xperia Arc General] :
This is not root thread. Please make a new one?
[Xperia Arc General] steryman:
Then why the thread's name is containing also root and gives information about rooting?

On-topic: will there also be a way to patch the firmware for the 0% battery problem users with locked bootloader? I've tried Z's method from .42 firmware on the ics one but it didn't worked.
[Xperia Arc General] Aleqsta:
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.

i found it somewhre here.. thx to this guys..
[Xperia Arc General] steryman:
@

That works only for Unlocked Bootloader
[Xperia Arc General] user92:
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I cannot express how greatful I am now. I bricked my beloved phone a few hours ago, trying to restore her ever since. Finally got it restored with a .42 generic rom and flashtool. Again, thank you! Cheers from Hungary.:D
[Xperia Arc General] deadman3000:
Talk about information overload. I have a rooted Asus Transformer and it was pretty easy to do and I remember all the stuff to do but now I want to root my Xperia Arc S and I get all confused again. The phone was purchased unlocked to all networks (does this mean the bootloader is unlocked or is that something different?). I just want to root ICS which I have just updated using the official update method (Using SE's own software).

Which is the quickest and safest way to root ICS on this phone? I want CWM, Busybox, Root Explorer etc working. Also the different versions and warnings about partition tables on Flashtool have me even more confused!

Someone please clear this up for me. Thx.

EDIT: I managed to get root using the one click Doom bat. However I stll have no CWM AFAIK.
[Xperia Arc General] kefa01:
SO... I have pretty strange problem...

I've tried to flash .42 firmware, and everything worked OK, but after reboot, display stays black. On USB connection it goes in MTP mode. Flashmode / fastboot are working, but not a thing on the screen. Even if I pull out the battery and put it back and plug a charger... Display remains black. No light at all only backlight under keys.
[Xperia Arc General] gambhir.praveen16:
Steps to flash .62 on Xperia arc with fastboot

Hey guys!! I've downloaded the pre-rooted .img of .62 firmware for Xperia arc. My Xperia Arc has an unlocked bootloader. Is it a direct method? Or do I have to do it with Flashtool?
[Xperia Arc General] pauljose:
Upgrading to 4.0.2.A.0.62 after rooting on .42

Hi,

I rooted the phone on firmware .42. I am now trying to update the firmware to .62 OTA and i understand that i can keep root. Every time i start the installation the phone restarts and displays unable to update.

I have now downloaded the .img file from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1330314. But not sure how to update the phone. Please help!! is there a pre rooted ftf file for .62. I do not want to lose root access. Please help!

Sony Xperia Arc. (LT15i)
[Xperia Arc General] S@LEM:
for god sake.. can someone provide another link for .62 TFT file..

uploaded.to sucks :mad:
[Xperia Arc General] pauljose:
Were u able to run the img file for.62?
[Xperia Arc General] chandoliasnikos:
The only way to have root in .62 firmware is via ota update from 42. Did u do any changes while in .42? If so install .42 again, root and then update ota to .62, then make any change u want (remove bloatware etc).
[Xperia Arc General] pauljose:
Lemme try that. And yes. I removed the bloatware before updating to .62. Guess thats the prob. Flashing now.
[Xperia Arc General] pauljose:
didn't work. Same error
[Xperia Arc General] chandoliasnikos:
Which firmware have you flashed? You have to use ONLY the generic firmware, otherwise u wont be able to upload. Check it and try again.
[Xperia Arc General] otaskiran:
Is it required to uncheck boxes for

Exclude TA

Exclude FOTA

Exclude Baseband

?
[Xperia Arc General] plantunes:
Hi...

After I updated my Arc S to stock ICS, my baseband was updated to version 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-70.

As I've seen on other user's posts, this baseband has network issues and I get several droped calls.

My ARC S is not BL unlocked. I believe it's possible to flash with flashtools older basebands. If so, can anyone link me which one are there available as I can't seem to find them?

Thanks in advance
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
post updated!
[Xperia Arc General] mimahitna:
Hi friends,

I am noob on Xperia thread, coming from Galaxy Note...

I bought Xperia Arc S...

What is the latest ICS for my phone and where is Changelog/Bug List ?

On 1. post i see-LT18i 4.1.A.0.562 Generic Global UK Icecream Sandwich Official and LT18i 4.1.A.0.562 NCB Icecream Sandwich Official but I dont now who is the newer..

I love Arc S !
[Xperia Arc General] brochador:
Tsk.. effin file site, 1 file per 60 mins.. now i have to wait for another hour..
[Xperia Arc General] n1kolaa:
its same verison but for difrent region :)
[Xperia Arc General] neitin:
Thanks a lot :)
[Xperia Arc General] rustynuts34:
So all i need to is flash the file then hit the lock button before starting phone and I will have root. I say this as I flashed the file successfully then restarted the phone and tried to hit the lock button but nothing appears to happen. Should I do it straight after flashing.
[Xperia Arc General] rustynuts34:
forget my above question im all done now cheers:D
[Xperia Arc General] Istvan_86:
Flashed and rooted a friend Arc, all fine. Thanks for the job.
[Xperia Arc General] big_lilo:
I have the U.S version of my phone and i have A LOT of signal issues with my phone now...anyone know if that issue has been fixed/or it this will fix my issue?
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
This is LT15i, not LT15a
[Xperia Arc General] big_lilo:
same hardware in the end... i had "a" rom on my device before it worked fine... and i have the U.S general now which is LT15a and im having these symptoms... if someone has uploaded this rom onto their device and its working ok with no signal issues please let me know :) thanks
[Xperia Arc General] snurre:
Thank you, this was awesome! :D

Updated, rooted and restored everything with Titanium Backup! Perfect ;)
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
What is the cust_ver# or SIN number ?

Sent from my LT15i
[Xperia Arc General] Donkey3000:
Thanks for this. Much smoother than my Rogers (LT15a, locked bootloader) in both usability and benchmarks. No issues with signal (actually, I've noticed an increase in data speed, but that could be my carrier getting their act together). Battery is better for me as well with the same apps installed (recovered via titanium). Email app used to take a hit on my battery (2 exchange, one imap) and that's not happening anymore.
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
This is a very good firmware, the only problem i see is that the gallery is very slow with the pictures.
[Xperia Arc General] minliew:
Easy Solution

As mentioned.. Successful Flash the device & Rooted... Great work.. great help.. Thank You.. :D
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Thanks for all who download this
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Added ringtones,alarms and a recopilatory of essentials apps for xperia Arc
[Xperia Arc General] Finalfour:
The Link to global FW stopped working... why?
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
It works. Check it again
[Xperia Arc General] ToMmY_hun:
I can't root my phone. I followed the steps: Phone is connected to the PC, USB debugging enabled but the lock icon is still gray. What should I do?
[Xperia Arc General] Soul788:
???????

Link does not work.
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
I don´t know what happens. It´s a server error. The files are hosted on wupload, but when you click appers filesonic web. Wait and download later

There is a temporally problem with wupload, use jdownloader and you´ll be able to download all the files!!
[Xperia Arc General] rustynuts34:
I had the same problem as you ended up using this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
[Xperia Arc General] cool_recep:
What the ****? It did not update and locked the SIM out of my carrier!
[Xperia Arc General] cool_recep:
had to buy Wotan to unlock the SIM. Thank you very much OP! Thanks a lot. Damn!
[Xperia Arc General] brabus1998:
How to open the boot loader and its usefulness?
[Xperia Arc General] cool_recep:
What are you talking about? Unlocking bootloader has nothing to do with SIMLOCK!
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Latest news: We are going to receive android 4.04 next week. Xperiablog........
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
UPDATED FLASHTOOL 0.8.0

Check this post this days for android 4.0.4
[Xperia Arc General] xxl2005:
nice job , thanks
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Stay alert for the new update 4.0.4 here!
[Xperia Arc General] stirkac:
how much until it's uploaded? :D eagerly waiting ;)
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Update firmware 4.1.B.0.431 Android 4.0.4 Official
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
youre still "uploading"

btw, as i see this is France version. If i flash this to my nordic LT15i, will it have any consequences ??
[Xperia Arc General] tiborprogmed:
hi

"LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic World FR: UPLOADING"

may we know with what SI number? thx .
[Xperia Arc General] pngface:
It won't, but I thought it was Generic World..not France?

I assumed FR = Firmware or something
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
as normally most people around here use FW for frimware, and i guess the FR is standing for France, like TR for Turkey, UK for United Kingdom etc.
[Xperia Arc General] Candy[MAN]:
Has anyone try using the .62 world generic France file from the first page and then try SEUS and see if it will come up with the update?
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
It´s France 4.1.B.0.431 1247-1046

Wait a little i´m having issues with upload. Thanks
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
not i, but good idea
[Xperia Arc General] soldiers33:
I have tried and nothing comes up.
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Link added
[Xperia Arc General] tiborprogmed:
downloading

thx
[Xperia Arc General] zarloda:
waiting for LT18 ICS 4.0.4 :)

can i installed LT15 ICS 4.0.4 for my LT18?
[Xperia Arc General] n1kolaa:
You can try :D

---------- Post added at 02:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:57 PM ----------

BIG TNX :)
[Xperia Arc General] ArcMan09:
plz do a favour on us by kinda plz upload it to mediafire..!!

thanks..

:D
[Xperia Arc General] MaxMedia:
+1

My country can not download from uploaded.to :D
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
use link generators

---------- Post added at 03:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:29 PM ----------

anyone got the 4.0.4 up and running?

any reports of impression ??
[Xperia Arc General] doomed151:
I'll upload it to puush later.

It's still booting.
[Xperia Arc General] n1kolaa:
i canT upload to mediafire not premium user :/ it work on my lt15i :)
[Xperia Arc General] nhanma154:
I'm trying to update LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic World FR. Can it lock my sim ???
[Xperia Arc General] epismax:
temporary mirror : download_1, download_2

If (Download Count = 100 || today = 2012. 06. 29)

{

disable mirror;

}

please check link is working or not.
[Xperia Arc General] filo84:
4.1.B.0.431 is official 4.0.4 ics for arc???
[Xperia Arc General] abrarabbu:
@epismax

its really slow showing 18kbps. i am moving to ul.to atleast it has 100kbps limit.

make it fast and resmable.
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
yes it is, this one if for FRANCE, but makes no difference
[Xperia Arc General] n1kolaa:
how to root it ? arc 4.0.4 official rom :)
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
theres a guide on first page of this thread. Look there. A bit down under the ROM's

try that
[Xperia Arc General] filo84:
ok thanks. i've a generic world with root...how can I keep root?
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
Hmm, WinRAR says that the archive is corrup :eek:

anyone facing that problem?

and cant re-download, the uploaded.to hates me -.-
[Xperia Arc General] patrykzz:
I was waiting for that for a long time and finally it is!
[Xperia Arc General] ArcMan09:
flash custom kernel and with cwm flash the superuser 3.0.7-edify.zip.. to make root and then download busybox installer and install the latest busybox..:D

---------- Post added at 07:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:31 PM ----------

let it be..dont make it a temporary link..

plz..!! do not delete that link..
[Xperia Arc General] MaxMedia:
Install via recovery ?
[Xperia Arc General] ArcMan09:
yes..best method ever..!!
[Xperia Arc General] nhanma154:
This rom can lock my sim ????
[Xperia Arc General] ArcMan09:
Any one tried this firmware for arc..

arc users how is ur experience with this .431 firmware,..is it good than fw. 562 of arc s..??????

---------- Post added at 07:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:39 PM ----------

probably no..check the no final verification check box..during the flashing progress u could see that Simlock.Ta file is ignored..i noticed it i when flashed the 562 firmware.

---------- Post added at 07:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:41 PM ----------

again slow speed nearly 35. kbps..:-(
[Xperia Arc General] epismax:
First Look.

A lot of Bloatware.

Not bad(slow), But I can't say it is fast.

It looks like those servers are not friendly to your internet service. :( I'm uploading Multiupload.
[Xperia Arc General] ArcMan09:
@epismax

speed is slow on your temperorary link..

plz u should have it to upload it to mediafire,..
[Xperia Arc General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic World FR(ANCE) ???

France !?!??!
[Xperia Arc General] epismax:
Due to our stupid network access policy, I can't access mediafire. :(

http://www.multiupload.nl/XBVP6RPORE
[Xperia Arc General] kubaziom8:
Hi, how about 4.0.4 for Arc S? This enable today?
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
thats right
[Xperia Arc General] huuhung1178:
can i flash LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic World FR firmware for my own Arc with lock bootloader? my phone for asia market (China)
[Xperia Arc General] dajj:
I'm wondering, Am I able to Root the new ICS ROM for Locked BL Arc by using Root_Exploit_OneClick.zip? If not, Is there another way for ROOTING?

Thank you.
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
as i know, yes, that should be possible
[Xperia Arc General] huuhung1178:
please help, i already prepare anything and waiting for answer...if's right i will flash now :)
[Xperia Arc General] jr486:
It's full of french bloatware. How can I remove them?
[Xperia Arc General] ArcMan09:
just delete those from system/app..:D

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yes u can flash it in locked bootloaders..:D
[Xperia Arc General] jr486:
I need root and a file explorer for that right? I'm sorry I'm a bit new to all this.
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
yes you do, a file explorer that uses root permissions
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
Hello Korea, thanks for the mirror! :):D:p
[Xperia Arc General] Soheil_rf:
Direct Link

.......

Sorry .
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
Thank you Bro for the mirror! :D
[Xperia Arc General] abrarabbu:
asking for username and password...

????
[Xperia Arc General] jr486:
can it be rooted? i tried root exploit oneclick and it completely failed. unknown sources and usb debug were on.

my bootloader is NOT unlocked.

screenshot: i.minus.com/j41vKH4MyjO5H.jpg
[Xperia Arc General] FAdrums:
Sweet finally 4.0.4!!! Thanks! :D

A couple of questions:

If I flash the LT15 version on my LT18i will it then be recognized as an LT15 afterwards? As there any problem flashing a LT15 on a LT18i?

Plus can it be rooted with DoomLords root kit???
[Xperia Arc General] abrarabbu:
rootinng still doesnt work.

wait for devs to do something about this.
[Xperia Arc General] FAdrums:
Bahhhh... Installing a French version with no root? No thank you! I'll wait for the root for the 4.0.4 as I'm now used to my mod!

But does anyone know if is there any incompatibility issues of flashing a LT15 on a LT18i?
[Xperia Arc General] FAdrums:
X 2
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
Arrrrgh, tethering not working here, anyone else? :(
[Xperia Arc General] FAdrums:
You should say which phone you're using so we can start to relate pros and cons with specific models! :)
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
Hehehe, sorry Sir!

Its the new firmware for arc (Lt15i) Generic FR...

My tethering is not working now. :(
[Xperia Arc General] FAdrums:
Lol don't need to apologize and neither I am a sir! :D

Ok... Weird...but did you update officially or did you flash it?