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[Xperia Arc Android Development] LenAsh:
No obvious difference from -56 on signal level (in previous marginal locations everything the same) on Neo. This is on 3 UK (2100MHz) though...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] thatsupnow:
Where would we go about getting those PLAY specific files? And what does the newest flashtool actually flash when you just do the baseband?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] faisaldante:
I could get htem for you I have a xperia play so if yous want tell me what to get and ill upload it some how for u
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jayman1986:
Would you know a way to increase wifi signal?

My old iPhone 3gs had brilliant signal strength compared to my x10 and now Arc S
[Xperia Arc Android Development] tommy paradise:
agreed with u.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
OP updated with files for the newer baseband -64 from latest firmware .062! :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DerEineDa:
The system-libraries (.so-files) of the new -64 baseband are exactly the same as those of the previous firmware (-58). I just compared the hash-codes of all the files (MD5 and SHA-1) so I can tell for sure.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
Ah, good to know! ;)

Didn't do the comparison because I was on baseband -36 and libs before.

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[Xperia Arc Android Development] laual:
Iridaki, did you notice any improvements in battery life? I tested it for 7 hours and found that my battery usage was worse than with .36 for the signal drain. Anyone got better battery life with .64?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
For me, it seems to be the same so far. But I'll have to test more and let you know! ;)

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[Xperia Arc Android Development] radheck:
so , is better not change anything , inst it ?:confused::confused::confused:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
Why don't you try it yourself?

Baseband performance depend on your region, your region's coverage, even the way you use your phone.

I am offering you the files and instructions and it's up to you after that. ;)

Meeeeeery Christmas!

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[Xperia Arc Android Development] imblacklemon:
Hello all :)

My current fw is ftf 4.0.2.A.0.58 Generic Global Hong Kong(World) on -58 baseband, and i found battery problrm.

Which baseband (on the first page) I should flash? 36 or 64 :rolleyes:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] brezzz:
Try them both, only way to know for sure. personally i found that they both perform the same for me but it will depend on your network, region and phone usage.

Good luck
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Finalfour:
Hello, now i am on acronium 5.1 fw and latest 62 baseband. If i want to get better battery life, can I flash only .36 baseband libraries, or i must flash all full .36 baseband with flashtools?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sieplake:
read the fist page, pretty good instructions, if u ask mee... And I'm a noob!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Elessar76:
I'm doing this for NEO because .42 is a battery eater with CM7. I extracted and flashed via flashtool the .62 .sin files (we don't have .64) for baseband flash only. But i don't have NEO libraries, are they necessaries to 100% work?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
i am using these same libs on PLAY... working fine w/o any issues....

thanks Iris!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Elessar76:
Finally i installed full rom, copied files to sd, restored my cm7 backup and pasted the files. Trying now if battery lives more...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
This should concern Xperia Play users regarding these patches!

Thanks to 5mudg3r for reporting! :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] YongJeah:
work for NEO?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hansip87:
Wow interesting, but can this works for ray? My phone actually is more weaker with indoor reception compared to my first android the x10 mini pro. My current baseband is .56 unfortunately so i'm not really sure if this can be applicable. Am I right or wrong?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] spideras:
@iridaki

hey man very good job i really like it.

i want to ask something....i have Arc with .42 firmware and i test both basebands....but accually cant compare them...so my question is...

what baseband should i use? the -36 or -64 ???

iam in Karditsa,you know...

ty again for the nice work
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
Ok, you are Greek too, so how many dudes you know named "Ιριδάκι"; :p :D :D :D

I prefer -36 personally, gives me best battery life.

But your safest bet is to try them both and see which works optimally for you! ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] spideras:
Thanks iris i will try again the basebands...now i still testing the -64 :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] vifer06:
Thanks Iris! Works like a charm! :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] spideras:
So far with the with .42 FW with Advanced stock kernel from Doomlord and the -64 baseband
[Xperia Arc Android Development] J_B204:
Just installed ftf 36 with the baseband patch on my rooted but locked bootloader, on build .42

Was a little sceptical to be honest - sorry!

But wow, in my house I never, ever get more than 1 bar (and even then the service is very very patchy) - immediately after the install and the patch I am getting 2-3 bars.

Absolutely incredible, can't comment on battery life yet (to be honest I don't care about that if I get better coverage at home!)

Thanks very much!!

Carrier: T-Mobile UK
[Xperia Arc Android Development] scorpionSE:
Just flashed it now.. Like instructions explain... The network seems that improved... Ill reply regarding the batery life tomorrow
[Xperia Arc Android Development] scorpionSE:
Well the batery life seems to be the same...

During my sleep time 8 hours. The phone wasted 20% of batery. Usualy its arround 5%.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] scorpionSE:
Ive checked batery usage and shows that network used 37% of the batery.ill pay more attention during this day
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
Check out this thread to make sure that it is not an app that drains your battery fast.

Also are you in a low signal area and/or have you set WCDMA preffered in Network Type settings?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] spideras:
Todays resaults, Iris iam very happy thanks again man
[Xperia Arc Android Development] scorpionSE:
No m8 im using gsm as prefered and im my area as a good coverage.

The usage of batery is showed as 37% of batery usage during the 8 hours that the phone was in stand by...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] scorpionSE:
I will use that program to evaluate better. And tomorrow ill report back
[Xperia Arc Android Development] scorpionSE:
Ive reisntalled everything... Rebooted twice etc.. And now its working properly =) thanks man
[Xperia Arc Android Development] scorpionSE:
Two hours in sleep mode just used 2% pf batery very good m8 =)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jejeh:
Thanks Iris for this.

.36 gives me the best results on signal reception,even in a large shopping center were a lot of people have no or poor signal , i can answer and calling.

.64 was a bit better than .56 but .36 works like a charm.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
can someone compile a list of firmwares and corresponding basebands?

here is FW list for ur reference:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=18609020&postcount=2
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jejeh:
4.0.2.A.0.62

bb 36

Doom,s Advanced Stock Kernel

Xperia arc s
[Xperia Arc Android Development] wickedrami:
Thank you.

I've downgraded the baseband and patched the library files.

Will see how it goes in the days to come and report back.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] J_B204:
Have been using for 5 days in areas of notoriously bad coverage and without fail I have had a signal and importantly been able to use my phone.

Battery life may have taken a hit but I'm still evaluating that.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alfiemenace:
hello, I'm planning to flash -36 cause they say it's the best with signal ad battery. my question is, if i flash the baseband + libs will it wipe my phone? or will anything else happen? and what wil i choose in firmware content? thanks!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] spideras:
No it doesn't wipe anything dont worry
[Xperia Arc Android Development] crashdan:
No it wont
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alfiemenace:
so what contents will i flash? :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] im_iceman:
Hi - I've got .62 firmware - and I've flashed -36 baseband, and doomkernel v17-FIX2... Why were you saying not to use F/W .62??? should I expect problems? if so, what problems?

Thanks.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
No no, it's just that if you are on .62 firmware it means you got baseband .62 and the proper libs.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] NeWCuLTKiNG:
Hi I used your libs on my play. Makes trying different basebands very easy. Could you make or walk me through how to make them for. 42 and 58 firmwares. I have the libs but not sure what permissions they need.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] superlimau:
Somehow when I flashed. 36 baseband, my battery is worse off than .58. Maybe baseband also depend on regions?

Sent from my LT15i
[Xperia Arc Android Development] joecool1029:
I flashed 36 on latest Rom. Seeing better battery life but it's occasionally flakey. Lost data a bit ago and cannot toggle radio off and on. 64 is way more stable and better signal at *slightly* worse battery life, but not substantially better, I think I'll go back to 64.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] superlimau:
In Singapore with Singtel, .36 is not stable and my 3G network is not stable at times.

Sent from my LT15i
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
if u can send me PLAY specific libs for all basebands i will send u corrected update.zips
[Xperia Arc Android Development] superlimau:
You on Singtel/M1/SH?

Sent from my LT15i
[Xperia Arc Android Development] NeWCuLTKiNG:
OK sweet thanks doom ill send them to you.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] superlimau:
I couldn't see it as I'm using tapatalk. ;)

Sent from my LT15i
[Xperia Arc Android Development] linx1287:
i am on baseband 48....can i still flash this on my stock arc s firmware?? which baseband would you recommend??
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hksalameh:
Megaupload Site is closed can you move the file to another site

thinx for your work
[Xperia Arc Android Development] bas-r:
Baseband is to be found here:

http://www.bergfiles.com/i/bf3a156e81h1fi0#
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hksalameh:
thinx :) :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Duvel999:
V17 fix2 & -36 with patched libs are great:cool

( if Wifi or 3G doesn work properly > check the time / year settings...)

great work;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] everb00b:
any chance on getting .42 patched?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
This is not an actual patch to the baseband, it's the appropriate libraries to use 36 or 64 baseband to older or newer firmwares.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] tjohnson1975:
hmmm... tried this link and still can't get the file. Any other mirrors of baseband 36??
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
Sorry guys, I'll try to re-upload today. ;)

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[Xperia Arc Android Development] everb00b:
Baseband 36 FTF

:

http://www.fileserve.com/file/GBJR7VG/LT15_LT18_36_Baseband.ftf

http://www.wupload.com/file/2649641892/LT15_LT18_36_Baseband.ftf

Baseband 64 FTF

:

http://depositfiles.com/files/vcr8hfvci

http://www.fileserve.com/file/uphJcur/LT15_LT18_64_Baseband.ftf

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Baseband 36 Libs

:

http://www.filesonic.co.il/file/4139112835/BaseBand36Libs.zip

http://www.fileserve.com/file/cDWP9Uw/BaseBand36Libs.zip

http://www.wupload.com/file/2609722497/BaseBand36Libs.zip

http://depositfiles.com/files/7bhipuae3

http://www.uploadking.com/P91SD16HWM

Baseband 64 Libs

:

http://www.fileserve.com/file/cnar2BX/BaseBand64Libs.zip

http://www.wupload.com/file/2623666662/BaseBand64Libs.zip

http://www.zshare.net/download/97754154881b3be4/

http://depositfiles.com/files/213iw8f0u
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Pandasouljah:
Will this work for xperia play?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] mr6768:
baseband 36 FTF links are down !
[Xperia Arc Android Development] finbaar:
This megaupload crap is causing no end of problems. I was trying the -36 FTF last nigh with no luck.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
This link works for me!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jejeh:
Hi

Is there a possibility that bb 36 doesn't support glonass gps,because on .36 the gps is less accurate then on 56/64.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
The baseband contains communication related files so it is indeed possible...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] mr6768:
Can't baseband 36 be flashed on .62 Rom ?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] John_2k2:
I need help , I'm on T-Mobile in the US and on Baseband 56 and my signal goes out several times a day, which one would you guys recommend? Thanks! :-)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] elnitrox:
dude what do you think is the best result for me.

currently running on aniking rom baseband 58 fw.version .58

what do u advice?36 or 64 patch

havent really tried flashing basebands before..its my first time
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
That's the whole point of this thread, so yes.

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[Xperia Arc Android Development] Mano1982:
Flashed 36 baseband on my .62 firmaware :) Will see battery drain :) Thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] theduke89:
@Iridaki: Sorry for my stupid question... But is there a way to flash another baseband directly from recovery?? Or I don't know, with root explorer... I'm on firmware. 42 rooted, with locked bootloader and with recovery. Thanks!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ~iPod~nano~:
I used the -36 baseband for my .42 arc LT15i

my signal becomes worse...

why?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
I don't know. Use another baseband, more suitable for your network/region.

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[Xperia Arc Android Development] joak0068:
Hellllpppp

Hey, I figured I'd try out the "improved" battery by flashing the 36. baseband.

But, I put the libr. files for 36 on the sd card, and flashed the 36. tft file with flashtool. Now my phone wont boot up, and nothing is displayed on the screen. I've tried to flash the 64. as well, doesnt help either. :(

EDIT : Damnit figured it out, flashed the 56. baseband :)

Was about to **** my pants!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
Unfortunately, you cannot flash basebands with anything other than FlashTool.

However, the status of your bootloader is irrelevant. You can flash the baseband with FlashTool even though your bl is locked! ;)

Just LOL! :D

Happy you sorted it out! :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] theduke89:
Thanks Iridaki!!! Could you tell me where I can find the latest flashtool version for linux?? (gentoo based OS) THANKS

P. S. I'm also waiting for your team rom :-D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Amivieu:
here http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/

or look here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1000012
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
There is a Linux version, see the official page for more info! :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] mr6768:
What happens if we flash baseband 36 or 64 on 0.62 stock firmware ?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
Nothing unwanted.

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[Xperia Arc Android Development] dinesh690:
same results when using FXP Cm7?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
Check the FXP CM thread OP to make sure that there isn't a certain baseband recommended for the particular ROM to function properly. ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] brezzz:
can baseband .36 be re-uploaded please? the link points to megaupload which has been closed down

edit: also, the patch for .64 points to megaupload so i can no longer use either baseband lol, any chance of re-upping either/both?

Thanks

Brezzz
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Istvan_86:
Same issue here, I need BB -36 because is stored in MU and it´s blocked... :S

Someone can reupload it please? Thanks a lot.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] dp94:
Guys, read two sites before. ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] mr6768:
I don't get it !

At first post you said we should not flash it on .62 Stock Rom but now you say It's ok ...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
Oh my God...

If you are on firmware .368,

you already have baseband -36.

If you are on firmware .62,

you already have baseband -64.

So it's just unnecessary to reflash those basebands in their respective firmware.

Do you think I'm here on a crusade to ruin other people's phones? :confused:

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[Xperia Arc Android Development] mr6768:
Oh sorry !

I thought in a wrong way like flashing these baseband on 62 or 368 could make the phone unstable .

Just was curious to know why ...

I didn't really mean to be offensive ...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
LOL! I didn't mean to be offensive too! :)

When I wrote the OP I wasn't planning to upload the baseband ftf, just the patch. So I was trying to say:

If you are on .368 and haven't flashed another baseband, so you have -36, no need to patch it.

Same for .62 and -64.

You can flash baseband -36 and -64 safely on any firmware, don't worry. The patches include libraries associated with those basebands and they were extracted from firmware .368 and .62 respectively.

I know it's a bit confusing but I've tried it on my phone and I wouldn't advice it if I wasn't sure that there are no bad side-effects. ;)

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[Xperia Arc Android Development] Istvan_86:
Thanks dp94, I missed it.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kormatoes:
That made my day

Just simply classic
[Xperia Arc Android Development] theduke89:
Did it! Flashed the ftf package and then the patch via recovery...now i have baseband 36 in fw.42! But the issue of the signal loss persists. In fact my arc s randomly looses signal while I'm stuck on the same chair in the same room! Arc's misteries ;-)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
Could it be an issue with your provider?

I recently switched to another network provider and I have no more problems in my home, which used to be a hit-n-miss area in terms of signal.

You could also try baseband -64, maybe it will work better for you. ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DerEineDa:
Maybe an interesting story for some people:

Since I got my Arc S I had reboot issues. My device freezed or rebooted at least once or twice a day. As I found out later, this is exactly the same issue as many people experience with their Neo V. Sony Ericsson then released a new firmware (4.0.2.A.0.62 including the -64 baseband) to fix this, also for the Arc S. You can see the discussion here:

http://talk.sonyericsson.com/thread/27652?start=0&tstart=0

Since I flashed this new firmware and the corresponding baseband a few weeks ago, all issues are gone. I didn't have a single reboot since.

Yesterday I flashed back to baseband -36 and the corresponding libs to get a better battery life, while keeping the newest ROM version (arconium). Now I have the reboot/freeze-issue again!

tl;dr: If you are one of the few people who experienced reboots before using baseband -64, do not downgrade! It seems they fixed an error in -64 that is only present in a few models. (I guess maybe they included a workaround for some kind of hardware-bug only found in a few devices, but mainly the Neo V)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] dp94:
Not probably, for sure. ;)

Have tried it on SinMiUI x14 with Blend MiUI kernel v09 and also on FXP105 CM7.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jayman1986:
I'm not criticizing this thread....

I've tried the two different lib files.

I've also tried flashing a .368 kernel like was suggested in some thread.

But it seems that the problem is still there with the loss of signal.

When are SE going to fix this? It's so CRAP to have to deal with.

I've been trying a little experiment for a while now. I have a another phone which I use for business. It's a Sony Ericsson elm.

for about 2 months now I have diverted all my "unavailable" from my Arc S phone calls to other number.

It's amazing how often the calls are diverted to the number.

When I receive the call I immediately look at the arc and it has that dark grey signal bar, showing low signal strength. Then 10 seconds later it shows up with full bars again.

If I didn't have diversion set I would obviously have missed all the calls.

Bit of a piss take that it takes this long to sort out.

SE PLEASE TAKE NOTE AND SORT OUT!!!

The primary functions of this device is that of a PHONE.

keep up your God work Iridaki ;-)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
I would only take offense if I had actually anything to do with the baseband or the libraries. I simply copied them and put them in update zips for the sake of easily switching basebands. ;)

I do understand your frustration and it seems quite justified.

I don't feel that SE has done their 100% regarding the radio on the Arc,

however, it is much better than my old X10's and since I switched to another mobile carrier, I haven't had a dropped call or lost my signal -at least as far as I can see, considering I am not looking at my phone all day.

I've heard many people that share your experience of spontaneous loss of signal and all I can say is let's wait for ICS and see how it goes there. ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] im_bol2riz:
Hi Iridaki,

Would it be possible to update baseband links as MU is dead?

Thanks a lot dude !
[Xperia Arc Android Development] theduke89:
Iridaki is a girl -.-“

An adorable girl.

However, if you read the whole thread you can find some working mirrors. Exactly as I did.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] im_bol2riz:
Ah! Sorry didn't know.

Ok, I'll do... BTW I don't want to looks picky but it may be logic to update the link in 1st thread. I'm not asking such noob questions like "what should I do?" "what is it for?" therefore reading everything just to know if by any chance the files have been mirrored...

BTW, it's fine for me. Thanks for the info of the availability of the file ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
You're absolutely right, I should have updated the OP but I keep forgetting, my mind is in a thousand places at once, every day! :D

OP updated! Once again, thanks a lot everb00b.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] im_bol2riz:
Thanks Iridaki and everb00b !
[Xperia Arc Android Development] theduke89:
Exactly what I said :-) adorable
[Xperia Arc Android Development] toycz:
can i use it on SE RAY too?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
People have reported that basebands work on Neo and Play so I'm fairly certain that they will work on Ray too! Unfortunately I don't own the device, so I can't try it for you. If you do try it, please let us know! ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] maliceomalice:
Im using arc s fw.58. Do i need to flash the ftf file or i can just flash the patch?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
What do you want to do?

Change your baseband?

Then of course you need to flash the FTF. ;)

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[Xperia Arc Android Development] mudja:
whow do i flash baseband FTF via flashtool? is there any tutorial?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] maliceomalice:
Put the ftf file in firmware folder in flashtool. Then click flash/lightning icon and select the file u want to flash. Turn off ur phone,and connect it to the comp while pressing the back button.

U can also lok at the first post...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
Of course there is and it is in fact discoverable via Search too! ;)

HERE
[Xperia Arc Android Development] soumya_digi:
I'm going back to baseband 56. Will someone provide the libraries for it? Please!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iridaki:
In which firmware does baseband -56 come bundled?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] maliceomalice:
I cant access market after i flash -36 ftf and libraries. Im using fw.42,... :(

Edit:now it works..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] soumya_digi:
.42 firmware.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] maliceomalice:
why i cant play nfs hot pursuit after i flash fw.42 n baseband -36?

It says this game is not authorized for ur android device. Before,i can play it just fine..