yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Arc General] The things I tell you:
If you have unlocked the boot loader on your phone then all you have to do is download the rootxperia.zip from the link in the first post in this thread. Put it somewhere on your sd card. Then use fastboot to install the file. (There are guides in this forum for using fastboot.)

Sent from my Arc.
[Xperia Arc General] Villain of Brandon:
haha I'm an idiot... I was expecting to be able to quote and posted that long after I should have been in bed, I was talking about the updated status bar the one that says "unlocked bootloaders" in parenthesis. I had the section quoted then it wouldn't let me quote anything properly... my first post would be a cluster f***. I swear I'm not usually that dumb.
[Xperia Arc General] guerita13:
Hi !

After read this post and such many more I got confuse. I'm trying to root my Arc but I have locked bootloader, I even try to instal a pre-rooted ICS but I started having problems with th touch, and couldn't play my games (I'm a big child), at the end I have to flash it "again" but with PC companion and this I how I am now.

I really want to have root, I got it with GB but not anymore with ICS 4.1.B.0.431 any suggestion or post link?
[Xperia Arc General] Villain of Brandon:
I'm in the same boat as you lucky for me i found this thread shortly after ICS was released for the Arc. I've done it twice now and it works perfectly fine for me. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1683189
[Xperia Arc General] Candy[MAN]:
Has anyone been able to get the latest LT18a Generic USA ICS firmware?
[Xperia Arc General] Dirrtydog:
Can someone post a link or upload again the root xperia arc.rar file because the link from the first post doesn't work.

Thanx
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
I think you're searching that: http://www.mediafire.com/?b903ml8nn8wnao6

May be you want know how to, too: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27066726&postcount=604
[Xperia Arc General] turnaround:
I flashed my ARC S with the ftf file (LT18i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic.World.1254-2184.ftf) using flashtool. But threads in SONY advice to repair the installation after flashing with FTF file.

Why do we need to do that? They don't seem to explain that. Isn't it like installing the stock ROM twice but by different methods each time?

If I'm wrong, Can somebody explain this ?
[Xperia Arc General] Dirrtydog:
I've looked over this and i have a kernel with cwm but i cant find the RootXperia.zip. thats what i need.

Thanx again
[Xperia Arc General] Mobage:
retracted :crying:
[Xperia Arc General] Gothic253:
I also please to upload Root Xperia Arc .rar, because it doesn't work.
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
Then, may be that??: http://www.mediafire.com/?7rao5retiww18x9

---------- Post added at 09:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:34 PM ----------

Here: http://www.mediafire.com/?7rao5retiww18x9
[Xperia Arc General] z-setsuna-z:
thank you so much,I thought I gave up,no more root with the uploaded.to link problem:victory:
[Xperia Arc General] Bushmaster78FS:
Is there any options for LT18a? I see all download links are for global "LT18i" versions. I know it works on LT18a once I flash it but I don't wish to do that. Just wondering if is there a rooting option that is based on North American ROMs...
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
You are wellcome, but please, can you press the thanks button??;);)
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Mate, you've got some anger issues. Learn to get a better grip on yourself. Swearing or cussing ain't going to change a thing.

Frankly, your grammar ain't too hot either. LOL!

Next, you should realise that not everybody has English as their first language. People here at XDA are generally helpful at nature. They go out of their way to help someone out.

There are other well-written guides in the forum. Perhaps you need to first go through them.

And if you're not happy about upload.to, perhaps we should sign a petition requesting them to first consult you before posting links? How about that? Works for you?
[Xperia Arc General] CrazyPeter:
Yay, another thread where all the files for download are uploaded to a site that doesn't work with the stock Android browser...

Grrrrrrrrr.......

The root for stock (Root Xperia Arc .rar) just comes up with.

Aus technischen Gründen ist ein Download momentan nicht möglich.

For technical reasons, a download is currently not possible.
[Xperia Arc General] Bushmaster78FS:
Brother, I am not going to complain about the ul.to thing as I learned how to circumvent that crap, but I kind of agree with his frustration with these CUSTOM ROM threads. I only use CM versions as it is more of an official body that comes up with releases, albeit I wanted to take look at the claims of some of these custom works being super fast lag free etc. I am intermediate level user and I find those threads extremely convoluted, filled with tons of download links where you have to figure out the order of installation on your own, that is if you can read and understand their English somewhat. MooDeD thing is my prime example! I merely looked into it because the dude wrote "JB" in his title among things like BOOST, SUPERFAST, ICE CREAM, AROMA, and there is not one iota I could find out about JB, possibly I might be missing it because those threads are that convoluted and are such messes! I have bitter taste about. Installation should be laid out in simple terms for noobs, links should be proper regardless of download site, etc etc. That is what Cyanogen does!
[Xperia Arc General] zezoassiri:
any mirror links for the lt18i ftf

the site uploaded.to is a crap @#^&(&^%$

And I want to say somthing to jlmcr87

I will not donate to you just cuz this bull**** site that you use it ..
[Xperia Arc General] SXUsr:
Most of what has been posted in the O.P can be found within the forum, you just need to search for it. It would obviously have been better had jlmcr87 had just linked to the original threads instead of reuploading it to a site that as you say, is bull****.
[Xperia Arc General] ctm555:
Crappy guide (as usual)

Wow. Another ****ty guide.

This is a good guide: <removed cyanogen;arc guide>

You see the difference? It's all due to the fact that the writers at this forum seems to think that the total amount of used letters is primary.

Promised myself that I would never return here, but since cm screwed up big time and release bootloaders that fukks up the phone what can I do?

Anyway, the phone will be archived until cm get it straight. Based on experience, this guide would cost me a whole day (if not more).
[Xperia Arc General] androline:
Hi everyone.

For those of you who have the North American vesion of the ARC S, the latest .ftf file for LT18a are available here:

Link 1 http://www.mediafire.com/?27453c8dqyp545d

Link 2 http://www.mediafire.com/?5vp61zyvokn9r39

Source for these links :

http://maruppa.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-62.html

Cheers ............
[Xperia Arc General] Bushmaster78FS:
Root possibility with locked bootloader ?? I don't want to unlock mine at this time ... Not that it matters ...
[Xperia Arc General] buzzinkeegs:
root it with the .562 kernal and the root kit by doomlord for ics
[Xperia Arc General] Bushmaster78FS:
That kernel is lt18i... Does it make a huge difference ?? As far as battery drain and WiFi connectivity etc? I have to use link2sd otherwise I use 50+ apps and memory is pretty much full
[Xperia Arc General] paul279:
Hello I am coming from a Samsung Galaxy s I9000 and now I have a Sony Ericson Arc S L18i

I have installed flashtool 0.8.6.0 and flashed the FTF - LT18i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic Global World

All works, but I get the message:

16/024/2012 22:24:45 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : NOT_ROOTABLE

16/024/2012 22:24:45 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta

A little bit later I get the message:

16/048/2012 22:48:04 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot

16/048/2012 22:48:04 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings

16/048/2012 22:48:05 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

The phone doesn`t reboot! I have waited 15 minutes. So I started it manually. Clicked Unknown sources and Debugging (I have testet it with titanium backup, but i don`t have root)

When I come back to Flashtools it doesn`t go on.

What is my fault?

(I come from original ICS 4.0.3)
[Xperia Arc General] Candy[MAN]:
Those messages are normal.

Phone will not reboot. You must manually turn it on.
[Xperia Arc General] paul279:
I have rebooted it manually, root is not working?

I have a bootloader, how can i destroy them? The script on the first side is only for 4.0.3 and the older FTFs are not working (strange)

//EDIT

The Solution was the tutorial from that thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1601038&highlight=doomlord

it is working :-)
[Xperia Arc General] wahsauce:
Arc s rooting help

I'll start with saying you guys are awesome, I bought an arc s on your advice and it's an amazing phone!

I'm having trouble with rooting it, I've unlocked the bootloader(as far as I can tell, get an error when trying to start 'trackID' which apparently means it's unlocked).

I'm on ICS 4.1.B.0.431 with an LT18i

Tried doomlords rooting kit, which says it's successful, but the phone still isn't not rooted...

I've searched the forums for 3 days now, I've had so much trouble with those upload.to links it's driving me crazy, can someone tell me how to root the phone from here, do I need to flash an older version of ics or can I just root this 4.1.B?? and how do I do it?

I saw this "NEW!ROOT THE NEW 4.1.B.0.431 FIRMWARE (For unlocked bootloaders):" but can't download it, is this what I need?

Thanks for any help in advance...
[Xperia Arc General] wahsauce:
OK, No need fullas, flashed the xperia root zip at the start of this thread and I now have root access!
[Xperia Arc General] E2xD:
tried to relock the phohe ,now he are dead =(
[Xperia Arc General] nayrix101:
Flash it with .562 kernel only and exclude everything. Root it with doomlord toolkit. Flash again the .431 kernel only, but you have to exclude the simlock option to avoid problem. Hope it will help you.
[Xperia Arc General] Jiraiya-08:
Hi guys !

I have a Sony-Ericsson Xperia Arc (GSM) with the latest official update (LT15i 4.1.B.0.431), and I want to unlock the bootloader, install a recovery (Clockwork Mod, touch or not it doesn't matters), then root it and install a clean ROM without Sony stuff on it (for example: CyanogenMod 7 or 9 if possible).

But I didn't understood well the process to do that. Can someone explain me how to begin ?

Thank you very much for your help !

Regards,

Jiraiya
[Xperia Arc General] The things I tell you:
This guide explains everything in detail: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1133650 .
[Xperia Arc General] Jiraiya-08:
Thank you very much, I'll read it carefully !
[Xperia Arc General] lixiaolang:
Hello~~~my device is SONY ERICSSON ACRO, so-02c, Can I use the same rom and method to update to 4.0~?

I just root my device, and don`t know how to deal with the bl part yet, if I can use ur method to update to 4.0 should I find a way to do the BL first~?

thanks~~~~~
[Xperia Arc General] Simonetti2011:
Uploaded.to is extremely, painfully slow.
[Xperia Arc General] matale0:
beatus ngstpre

hi, i rooted .431 , my phone hangs sometimes, need to restart it, battery usage goes up, laggy, sometimes cant type txt, hangs too offten, how about yours guys, may b i need reflash it...
[Xperia Arc General] Bushmaster78FS:
That sounds about normal considering the flaws of Android system with Sony fingerprint on it. You need to try to supercharge it... Google for V6 supercharger for Android

Sent from my Sony Xperia arc S
[Xperia Arc General] adamtan:
just want to confirm .42 is only a 1.9mb file?
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
No, it´s 256.15 Mb

NEW LINKS FILESERVE!
[Xperia Arc General] AmitPeri:
There is no link to the .58 firmware
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Yes i´m uploading it, wait a few minutes
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
New firmware on PTCRB 4.0.2.D.0.4
[Xperia Arc General] chitose_ndy:
Will wait for it :D
[Xperia Arc General] iAchilles:
plZ plZ plZ plZ dudes

some one give me another link for Download stock fw .58 (like mediafire link)

i cant download from this link

http://www.fileserve.com/file/DtNc2KY/LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.58_Generic Global HK.ftf

plz ............

thx
[Xperia Arc General] iAchilles:
no body can help me !??? :(
[Xperia Arc General] DooMLoRD:
thanks got the files!
[Xperia Arc General] bas-r:
I've just sent you a link to the files via PM.

/edit, and I'm uploading all the complete files to megaupload so everyone can download them from there.

---------- Post added at 05:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:21 PM ----------

Hereby links to the complete files (with system.sin):

LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.58_Generic_Global_HK (unzip to get to ftf file!) http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S8GFDZUO

LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_Global (unzip to get to ftf file!) http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SFRT3TE3

Flashtools http://www.megaupload.com/?d=T1P0O92Y
[Xperia Arc General] owen1978:
This LT15 rom should be fine on my arc s? Its my first time flashing and arc/arc s
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
You have to use a LT18 rom
[Xperia Arc General] number08:
who can upload baseband 58 for me????

only baseband
[Xperia Arc General] dmbardal:
Could anyone possibly get a hold of the LT18i Baseband 58?

Bugging the he** out of me that it says LT15i when I connect my phone to anything.

Other than that.. it works! :)
[Xperia Arc General] harfot:
No need to double post.
[Xperia Arc General] PatrickRiccardo:
I feel like an idiot for asking but here goes..

Im used to flashing Nexus one and LG optimus 2x, both those devices were quite simple to work with, but im having lots of problems with my Arc.

As my phone was Sim locked i've flashed the Global stock ROM and then unrooted using X10 Flash tool. Now I want to unlock my bootloader in order to install different ROMs. (I have to do that right?)

But when i now try to check if the bootloader is unlockable, it says no..

Any tips?
[Xperia Arc General] Ninomaxx:
Does it use for LT18i ?

I am looking for baseband 58 for my Arc S :D
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
New firmware got certified today (Dec 20, 2011)

4.0.2.A.0.62
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Added 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global (MAA World) firmware. Enjoy!!
[Xperia Arc General] jfcc58:
Anything new for hungry flashers?
[Xperia Arc General] ArcMan09:
THEREs V10 Released.
[Xperia Arc General] sekhon9:
i downloaded

LT18i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World

and flashed my xperia arc s ,i cant root it now

i dont have a unlocked bootloader

i insalled the adb drivers in flashtools

any suggestion on rooting:(
[Xperia Arc General] metaphongtov:
Why dun you use mediafire to upload ur files, fu*k in my country can't download from that server.
[Xperia Arc General] xzces:
Seems that the lt18i_41B0431_Generic World link is dead.

I found another one: http://www.4shared.com/rar/EmVL_-bz/LT18i_41B0431_GenericWorld1254.html on this forum.
[Xperia Arc General] spideras:
I have the SE Arc and the bootloader unlock

i have flash the LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World and the NEW!ICS STATUS BAR from this post

i have flash the stock ics kernel with cmw from this post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1680793

and then i have put the superuser with recovery from this post http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1330314&page=58

so far iam rooted and still no problems.
[Xperia Arc General] AndriyeZ:
What do you thiml about this steps :

"Rooting 4.0.2.A.0.62 (stock Android 2.3.4 firmware)

Rooting an Xperia Arc S running on 4.0.2.A.0.62 is a little more complicated, as it requires you to downgrade your firmware first to stock firmware 4.0.2.A.0.42 using a Generic Global, and not region specific firmware.

Downgrade to stock firmware 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global.

Download the LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global FTF (Xperia Arc (LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE.rar, size: 155.17 MB).

Download Flashtool 0.6.9.1 to your computer and install it according to these instructions.

For Windows users (MD5: 9E6AEAA286FC145FDEBD65F6CC492585): Mirror 1 | Mirror 2

For Linux users (MD5: 0BB12562F21B5291F34CD06272EB10F5): Mirror 1 | Mirror 2

Before you continue, you’ll need to disable your computer’s antivirus software as it interrupts the tool.

Flash the LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global FTF using Flashtool 0.6.9.1.

Root the phone using DooMLoRD’s Easy Rooting Toolkit.

Download DooMLoRD’s Easy Rooting Toolkit (DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip) to your computer.

Extract the file using 7-Zip, WinRAR, or other similar file extraction programs.

Extracting the file should give you the runme.bat file.

Connect your Xperia Arc S to your computer via the USB cable.

On your computer, double click on the runme.bat file to launch it.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Perform OTA upgrade for 4.0.2.A.0.62.

Do not use the PC Companion to upgrade back to firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62, otherwise root will be lost.

Your Xperia Arc S should now be rooted. You can now continue to installing ClockworkMod Recovery on your Xperia Arc S.

ClockworkMod Recovery

Thanks to pvyParts and nobodyAtall, both recognized developers on XDA Developers, it is now possible to easily install ClockworkMod Recovery 5 on your Xperia Arc S. The Xperia Auto-CWM Installer app appears to be working for both locked and unlocked bootloaders. Download the Xperia Auto-CWM Installer from the Google Play Store and easily install ClockworkMod Recovery on your Xperia Arc S without the hassle of wires or command prompts. The app, however, requires your Xperia Arc S to be rooted and to be running on stock 2.3 software.

If you’d like to read more about the app, we recently wrote an app review for the Xperia Auto-CWM Installer.

Once you’ve installed Xperia Auto-CWM Installer, you’ll see a checklist that shows you the app’s requirements for installing ClockworkMod Recovery. If you’ve accomplished all of the app’s requirements, simply tap Install CWM 5 from the menu."
[Xperia Arc General] nayrix101:
Rooting ICS Firmware (4.1.B.0.431) with locked or unlocked (boatloader) successful.

I made this rooting step for my arc s before my phone was unlocked boatloader and i made it now for the second time with locked boatloader.

It works fine for me and have no problem. BTW, credits goes to the sources I used.. :o:o:o

1.Flash the firmware (4.1.B.0.431). Download all firmware here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1330314

using the flashtool version 0.8.6 download it here:

http://hotfile.com/dl/156992153/90fbd2d/flashtool-0.8.0.0-windows.exe

0.8.6 update:

http://hotfile.com/dl/159600765/cac5658/flashtool-update-0.8.x-0.8.6.0-windows.exe.

2.Flash the firmware (4.1.A.0.562) but kernel only using the

flashtool version 0.7 download it here:

http://hotfile.com/dl/154666641/e4afe0b/flashtool-0.7.1.0-windows.exe

with the updated ADB driver that you can found it here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=24883071#post24883071.

Make sure to CHECK the following before flashing:

(wipe data, wipe cache, wipe apps log, exclude system, exclude fota, exclude baseband, no final verification and leave the exclude kernel uncheck) these are located right side of the flashtool.

3.Root it using the doomlord kit Version 1 that you can download it here with the instruction:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1601038.

4.Now you have to flash back the firmware (4.1.B.0.431) but kernel only using the flashtool version 0.8.6. Make sure to CHECK the following before flashing:

(wipe data, wipe cache, wipe apps log, exclude system, exclude fota, exclude baseband, no final verification and leave the exclude kernel uncheck).

REMINDERS: if your flashtool have an option lock simcard, please uncheck it to avoid problem.

5.DONE! enjoy your rooted ICS now! :o:o:o

-= NAYRIX101=-
[Xperia Arc General] k2filter:
LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic World:http://ul.to/gsfx4w60

the listed link above, points me toward a Generic World UK Image.

May I have a general Generic World Image? or simple enough, a non-regional image
[Xperia Arc General] Vuja1:
tnx man, you rules
[Xperia Arc General] mvp_vd:
cannot flash .42 on Arc

Hello,

I am having troubles with flashing stock .42 ROM on my arc. I have upgraded to ICS from flashtool, but it is too slow for me and want to go back to .42. When I start flashtool (and I tried this with all versions) and go flash and I select .42 ROM I do not get any options to flash and when I press OK it just say flash canceled.

Please advice
[Xperia Arc General] greece21:
if i flash the prerooted rom with fastboot and ther flash an other rom will my phone be rooted?
[Xperia Arc General] plopingo:
FOR ARC & ARC S WITH UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER ONLY !

Works with all firmware, I assume your are familiar with command prompt and adb

(If you are on stock 4.0.4 like me for this tutorial you don't need to flash the 4.0.3 kernel like the others method)

Download this package

Copy RootXperia.zip on your sdcard

Turn off Your phone

Unplug your usb cable

Put your phone in recovery mode (black screen with blue led)

Open a command prompt

Enter recovery by command: fastboot boot recoveryARC.img

Wait sec the phone enter in the CWM recovery

Select install zip from sdcard then choose zip from sdcard

Select RootXperia.zip

Reboot via CWM recovery or by command: fastboot reboot

that's it !

Don't forget to thanks Bin4ry for the recovery & the RootXperia.zip​
[Xperia Arc General] samirborelli:
Generic Trade Brazil

Is there anyone who has the .FTF for the Generic Trade Brazil 4.0.4 LT15a update?

If someone gets this, could you please upload it for us (brazilians with bootloader unlocked) .

Thank You
[Xperia Arc General] plopingo:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1694741

:good:
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Baseband 64

Memory optimisations

Camera is very fast

Try yourself
[Xperia Arc General] Mano1982:
Has anyone flashed it? Battery life? :)
[Xperia Arc General] harfot:
Yes flashed, but take your time - it's only been there for 6 hours.
[Xperia Arc General] haimelf:
Can someone knows if .62 containe the new Adreno 205 driver?? Test nenmark2 and post your score plzzz
[Xperia Arc General] rfg13:
"Baseband 64

Memory optimisations

Camera is very fast

Try yourself"

0.62 or 0.64?
[Xperia Arc General] jtdc:
wow, nice update, will try upon many positive feedbacks...
[Xperia Arc General] Suhaib Haidar:
Hello dears,

I've update my LT15i to this version, but I'm unable to root my device!

( My device is with unlocked bootloader )

I'm using FlashTools v0.5.3

Thanks,
[Xperia Arc General] iridaki:
Anyone who doesn't want to lose the ability to root by flashing the new firmware,

but still wants to try the new baseband -64, check this out. :)
[Xperia Arc General] Mobage:
4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global (MAA World)

What does MAA World mean?
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Added prerooted .img 4.0.2.A.0.62
[Xperia Arc General] Ollie2913:
FW: 4.0.2.A.0.62

CDA: Generic Trade Middle East North Africa (Arabic) (2.3.4)

by wotanserver
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Added SuperOneClick v2.3.1
[Xperia Arc General] jason_jiang:
i can't access Fileserve at all:( would anyone upload the prerooted .img 4.0.2.A.0.62 to Multiupload please?
[Xperia Arc General] rahul.pillai:
Here you go: http://www.multiupload.com/YGJ6V6GXN4
[Xperia Arc General] mercury_beta:
can you upload http://www.fileserve.com/file/sbAYDww/Recovery.rar to another mirror? cause the server said it no longer available. thank you :)
[Xperia Arc General] elnitrox:
who tried using superoneclick for rooting?

working??
[Xperia Arc General] Amor Cbr:
its work and root with fastboot DoomKernel v 15, only unlock bootloader :cool:

no test with SuperOneClick v2.3.1, coz not tutorial :D
[Xperia Arc General] jason_jiang:
not working, because superoneclick also uses zergRush method.
[Xperia Arc General] adiktz:
A zip/7z/tar ball/rar of the ftf would have been great...!!!