yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] migueln:
I was right. From the Sony Mobile Blog:

Starting from today (13th April), we’re beginning the Sony software upgrade including the uplift to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for our 2011 Xperia™ smartphones.

The software will initially be made available for Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V and Xperia ray for consumers in Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and Norway. For the above models, the software rollout will continue over the next 4-6 weeks, becoming available in other global markets – we will update you here on the blog when additional markets can upgrade.

You’ll be able to see when the software kit (customized specific to your operator and handset) is ready on our support community; http://talk.sonymobile.com – please continue to check in if your kit is not yet listed, as it will be updated when new kits become available.

In order to upgrade your 2011 Xperia smartphone you will need to connect to a PC or Mac – please visit http://www.sonymobile.com/update and follow the instructions.

Following on, Xperia arc, Xperia PLAY, Xperia neo, Xperia mini, Xperia mini pro, Xperia pro, Xperia active and Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman will receive their scoop starting from the end of May/early June*.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] dzupert:
Flash in LT15
[Xperia Arc Android Development] chiefy009:
how do i flash it create a bundle ?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Androxyde:
Hi,

Flashtool will need to be updated to flash ICS. It fails and we are looking at it.

Regards,

Androxyde
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Bin4ry:
As Androxyde writes we/he needs to fix Flashtool for ICS. It needs a partitions rezise command which is not implemented yet!

Also i added MD5 sum to first post! The FTF file is good! FT just needs an update, like it was on X10 Times with 2.1 update!

Regards
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ghekua:
bro is this the final one just released?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] addicted2088:
I have a doubt. Are FTF ROM files only for flashing on locked bootloaders or does it depend on whether the FTF is for locked or unlocked bootloaders?

Also, this FTF for Arc works on locked or unlocked bootloader? Kinda confused :confused:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] pradeepvizz:
Thanks again guys :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] velislav25:
@ghekua Yes,it's the same as that in the first post and the one part link of mine,so yes it's the final in two parts.But as some users can see FT(FlashTool) is making some errors so it needs to be fixed,but this is for users with lt15 i think cause with lt18 (arc S) there's no problem or is there ? Users will have to report...The easiest way is to flash >>>Nordic<<< 0.69 fw (the newest GB)than relock the bootloader if you have unlocked it and then update through PC Companion...(This is only for ARC S)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] simonsy:
The MD5 of my file is hifferent from that of first post. This MD5 is:

057A88C690A0ED3BE4F32BC72490B7EA

I tried to unpack it with WinRar and extracted it without problem....
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ghekua:
I'm using LT18i, just get error with flashtool exactly same as some bro are using LT15i here.

I'm flash back to .69 and lock BL but there ain't no update from PC Companion
[Xperia Arc Android Development] pradeepvizz:
I think both LT15 and LT18 users will have the flashing issue as the issues is because of flashtool's limitation.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Candy[MAN]:
Can I use Wotanserver to install the Nordic Arc S GB firmware on my vanilla Arc and then use SEUS to update to ICS?

Has anyone tried converting their Arc to a Arc S using Wotan? Will ir work or will I brick my Arc?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Iglesias21:
xperia arc stuck in boot loop lol. the sequence looks nice but time to revert back to gingerbread :(
[Xperia Arc Android Development] velislav25:
OK,so wait till FlashTool is fixed ,then try and report if the flash went successfull.For now only Arc S is available for update through PC Companion.The way 6 posts up is tested and it's working.Sooo no flashtool for now...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Iglesias21:
this is probably a stupid thing to try but here goes. after error flashing and arc being stuck in a boot loop. i connected to wotan server and my arc was recognised as an arc s. so i decided to flash it with generic nordic arc s software. if successful, i will connect it to pc companion and see if I can fool it into letting me updating it to ics. worth a try I guess.....
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Candy[MAN]:
That was my question above....please keep us updated if successful please.

....REFRESH.....
[Xperia Arc Android Development] velislav25:
Yes,definitely worths.Please report your results here in the thread. :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] eryen:
Zip file CRC error. System.sin file corrupted.

ICS not included in Wotan-server yet.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ghekua:
Anyway to replace userdata.sin of leaked .562 version with userdata.sin in final version? I think we can bypass :P
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Iglesias21:
wotan server is taking time to download the files but all that is done now. just flashing the fw now. once done. ill reboot and see what pcc says. shan't be too long now people. if this does not work, i will laugh all night hehe. but if it does work, i'll be up all night messing about with my arc as i wait for my xperia s to get ics. what's the worst that can happen? the best bit is, this handset never bricks. I hope that's true.

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restarting arc now...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] BinaryXeroMedia:
Why doesn't someone just unpack the system img and then make a update.zip and we just manually flash the kernel.sin using fastboot. Surely that is a possibility. Let me know what you peeps think and then I will give it a go if it is a good idea
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Iglesias21:
arc successfully restarted on generic nordic lt18i fw. just getting past setup then trying out pcc

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no software update available after connecting to pcc. will try seus now but probably say the same. will repair phone using pcc and see if it makes a difference. i doubt it

edit - I will not advise anyone to flash lt18i fw onto lt15i fw using wotan server. the reason being, although the handset is recognised in both pcc and seus, you can't actually repair your handset or update it as it comes back with an error message, their is not software available for this phone and then it fails to recognise the handset. I will revert back to lt15i software and just wait for ics to come on wotan server and then flash it or just wait for flashtool to be updated.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] geopit:
Flash with flashtool and reflash with PC Companion!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] LukynZ:
I've tried nordic too on my Arc S. Update in phone found new version and PCC found it too and start updating, but then it says I've got changed soft and can't be updated
[Xperia Arc Android Development] eryen:
Error with flashtool, but still my arc booted properly.

Welcome ICS.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] omarfaieq007:
so now what guys can we flash on Arc S using flash tools or what?how could some people report successful flashing?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Iglesias21:
how do you mean it booted properly. with ics? we've already established that isn't possible...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Rickpg:
Just ignored the error and done?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] geopit:
Yes and re-flash with PC Companion! And I did!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] fcb13:
What did you re-flash? :S
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Iglesias21:
I don't understand. i flashed using flashtool on my arc. i was stuck in a boot loop therefore pcc would not recognise my handset and it wouldn't even start for it to install drivers or repair the software. what am I missing here? did you untick any boxes when flashing with flashtool? which ftf did you use. the one in the first post or any other one posted on this thread?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] lofty5:
I get an error whilst flashing with flashtool. Then after the phone just bootloops.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] chiefy009:
Flashed Nordic with Wotan , pc companion found update now on official ICS
[Xperia Arc Android Development] velislav25:
OMG :D ,i'm telling that thing since the thread has started.Nothing personal but the point is to make Arc LT15 to run this bull****,as we all know that LT18i can do it...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] eryen:
I've flashed this file. Booted properly.

http://jumbofiles.com/0n63z0luvp9o
[Xperia Arc Android Development] velislav25:
What's your phone and how do you flashed it.Something specific ?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Anicane:
I get that error while trying to flash it to my Arc.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] oojjii:
OKAY guys here it is,

Some of ARCs can boot properly after having error while flasinh ICS directly..

Some of them can't !

For those of you can't boot properly with these method.

What you have to do is,

Flash GB Nordic with WOTAN servers (LT18 ofcourse)

Then relock bootloader.

And update via PCC to ICS !

If you won't relock bootlader PCC won't update your ARC..

ALSO

some says, if you get error and can't boot properly when tried to flash ICS directly.

Flash back to GB and flash again to ICS via Flashtool again.. ( Didn't tried that yet )

Hope this helps.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] vincie76:
Hi. I got the same problem did you manage to keep your phone running?

How did you repair.

Thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DemonicHawk:
Couldn't flash it on my ARC. Keeps getting error..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] erwin929:
This is the same build and kernel number as in the chinese leaked beta 4.1.A.0.562
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Rickpg:
wich kernel r u guys using? or when we flash via flashtool there's no need to worry about flashing boot.img before?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] malavi:
any method to root this official ICS ¿? :confused:

PD: I dont wanna update until it can be rooted... but its irresistible ! :D (still with locked boot :mad: )
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jason_jiang:
13/037/2012 23:37:34 - INFO - Start Flashing

13/037/2012 23:37:34 - INFO - Flashing loader

13/037/2012 23:37:37 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A069 / Bootloader status : ROOTED

13/037/2012 23:37:37 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin

13/037/2012 23:37:40 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin

13/037/2012 23:37:43 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin

13/037/2012 23:37:44 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin

13/037/2012 23:37:46 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin

13/037/2012 23:37:46 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin

13/037/2012 23:37:57 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs_ayame.sin

13/037/2012 23:37:57 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin

13/037/2012 23:37:58 - INFO - Flashing system.sin

13/039/2012 23:39:58 - INFO - Ending flash session

13/039/2012 23:39:58 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
[Xperia Arc Android Development] mformitchell:
hey guys remember, this rom only for Arc S(LT18i) not for Arc (LT15i) :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] eryen:
Regular arc, still working.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] doomed151:
I posted this in a different thread but I feel like posting it here:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] bern4d1:
can this be rooted with any method?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] doomed151:
Yes, if you have an unlocked bootloader. Just hotboot a kernel with recovery then flash the Superuser zip file.

Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip

After that, proceed to the Play Store and find a BusyBox installer to install BusyBox, obviously.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Iglesias21:
your a genius! i was about to go to bed and i saw this! it worked! i now have ICS on my arc! thank you thank you thank you so much! you just made my weekend! xoxoxxx
[Xperia Arc Android Development] oojjii:
Workin like a charm !

LT15i Xperia ARC
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jason_jiang:
thanks, flashed and booted ok:D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] bern4d1:
what do you mean by hotboot a kernel with recovery?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] mando508:
You need to have unlocked bootloader.

fastboot boot recoveryARC.img

Then flash su.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] doomed151:
Use

fastboot.exe boot <any kernel with CWM>

for example:

fastboot.exe boot ARC-DooMKernel-ICS-BETA-v04-high-boot.img

and then boot into CWM and flash Superuser zip file. Reboot and you're rooted.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Riyal:
Hi binary tried extracting your rom but it has CRC error you sure the package is ok? md5 is correct...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] shadstheman90:
Yeah I managed to update with ft it gave error at end. But booted in to ICS WOOOO HOOO
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Rickpg:
The most difficult thing is waiting for the flashtool to download, I have an old version that doesn't give me options whatsoever...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Riyal:
This one is hillarious :p you just excluded almost everything lol :D then what you got there is only a ICS version number. no ICS apps, no ICS kernel no nothing:eek:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jason_jiang:
use this ftf instead: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=24822582&postcount=90
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Rickpg:
A bunch of errors but in the end the whole thing worked. I cant believe it.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Anicane:
What the hell, after flashing this to my Arc failed, i went back to GB via SEUS. But now i cant get into recovery mode via CWM, it just stops at the logo. Any idea what is wrong ? i have tried flash it again and again same problem.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] basketballman:
can we use the ics beta kernel?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] K1ngLouie:
Nice! :) I'm in progress right now...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] dexterdave:
Yes! Atlast official ics:)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] cornbaby93:
Chinese Language in this firmware?

Hi guys, just want to double confirm, is chinese language and chinese keyboard included in this firmware? your answers are much appreciated =) thank you!:)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] dylanicb:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1591279

Try this
[Xperia Arc Android Development] maliceomalice:
i cant download the superuser zip file.can anyone upload it as attachment if its not too big or put it on another download host...? :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] doomed151:
le mirror: http://goo-inside.me/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip

---------- Post added at 10:37 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:31 AM ----------

Actually, those steps are to ensure that every .sin file gets flashed.

For example:

Third step flashes cache, kernel and baseband.

Fourth step flashes system.

Fifth step flashes userdata.

Conclusion: You did not think carefully.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] lukesjeans:
hey doomed i flashed way you said but i get sony logo then off then on to sony logo again...ill just wait for your rom later :P
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DemonicHawk:
Yes, language and keyboard are both there.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Candy[MAN]:
doomed151, have you tried connecting to SEUS or PC Companion and checking to see if it gives you the repair/re-installation option?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] K1ngLouie:
...stuck on SONY logo :mad:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] lukesjeans:
same here
[Xperia Arc Android Development] spida_singh:
Same here, mines the LT15i
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Candy[MAN]:
For those of you who are stuck on the SONY logo, are you following doomed151's guide?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] K1ngLouie:
Yes
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DemonicHawk:
Also make sure you're not using the ftf from bin4ry, that one actually has problems with the system.img file.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] K1ngLouie:
Ok, that's the one I'm using...will start downloading the other one...thanks for your tip! :)

---------- Post added at 05:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:12 AM ----------

You mean the one from Jumbofiles??
[Xperia Arc Android Development] lukesjeans:
damn thats the one i used...well no internet to redownload :P
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jimbo77:
Great News!

My Kernel works flawlessly with this Official version, and I already fixed the Camera Error in version 2 :)

Why don´t you give it a try :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jason_jiang:
yes
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jeffleev1:
?????:confused::confused:

which i sould use ????

i stuck i SONY logo so long time

Pls copy the post the link it really work pls:cool:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] K1ngLouie:
http://jumbofiles.com/0n63z0luvp9o
[Xperia Arc Android Development] tenchu_712:
not as smooth as GB

so disappointed :(
[Xperia Arc Android Development] K1ngLouie:
Sony has already explained why it's not as smooth as Gingerbread...so there is nothing to be disappointed about.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jeffleev1:
i use this but there came out??

what to do??
[Xperia Arc Android Development] K1ngLouie:
Nothing, just proceed!

...still waiting for download to complete...sooo slooow
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rafuru:
can i flash my lt15a with this? :confused:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] K1ngLouie:
They say it is possible...I'm in progress finding out..if my download can finish soon
[Xperia Arc Android Development] tenchu_712:
yes, you can
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Candy[MAN]:
It worked for me. I just did it and it worked great.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DemonicHawk:
If you have an unlocked BL, root it and uninstall all the bloat. I have no complaints about performance and I'm coming from the most recent CM9 build!

or.. you can just wait for doomed to update arconium :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] BlackMN:
So what is the advance of ICS ?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jeffleev1:
All pls use this link sure can use i test b4 sure can use

1st time boot it show only SONY then reboot agian then ok show SONY the Xperia the install ok

i'm so happy to have u ICS
[Xperia Arc Android Development] basketballman:
i've just flashed doom ics beta kernel

and it work:D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] K1ngLouie:
Booted up nicely this time! Woho it sure works! :D

A Big thank to everybody who has helped me with this one...I will press on your thanks button! :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] shahzaib.khan:
Screen shots? ??? Is the time scape is in there???
[Xperia Arc Android Development] carlosaeg28:
sorry for the question, I run the firmware for Arc unlocked? or FlashTool should be changed?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rafuru:
hmmm may be a good idea test if can be downgraded ..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] spida_singh:
Flashed ok using generic FTF (jumobfiles link), followed doomed guide, flashed DK V4 ICS Beta Kernal

Working a treat, many thanks to all! :-D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] caqo71:
Flashed, Rooted, and working, Thanks doomed151.

So, if this is the final Rom, What about of unplayable games?, none of the games I play works. :mad:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jeffleev1:
How do u root??

can teach me plssss....:)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] caqo71:
You can root it only if you have an unloked bootloader, do you?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kvroath:
Yes, guy. Tell me, i unlocked already :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] caqo71:
Inthis same post is the answer:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=24825517&postcount=105
[Xperia Arc Android Development] mety333:
can i flash this on an unlocked and unbranded LT18a ?!?!?!

thanks!!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Dark Fable:
Can someone please test temple run and other games that had bugs in ICS beta with this official update ? :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] vincie76:
Music like now working on this rom. Im on Unlock bootloader. Just move FB music like to data/apps and install new track ID from google play
[Xperia Arc Android Development] cornbaby93:
The firmware downloaded from this link is working.. just flash it normally and ignore the error. Power on your device, it will show sony logo, then it will reboot. Wait for a while , it will show sony again and followed by xperia logo.. bear in mind the one that is failed to flash is the userdata.sin.. therefore userdata will not be wiped after flashing..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] timroth:
How about performance? Is it as fast as GB?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jeffleev1:
Can do it without unlocked bootloader?

Like something super one root ??
[Xperia Arc Android Development] abcdelse:
thanks! working perfectly on my normal ARC!! anyone know how to screenshot on this?? the option is gone on power button.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] codestation:
I just played Temple Run a little on my Arc and it works perfect to me, i am restoring the rest of my apps/games to test them too.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Punkid:
im not sure, but probably holding down the power button and volume down key will take a screenshot
[Xperia Arc Android Development] abcdelse:
nop cant.... well i have to root it, anyone know what is hotboot?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] omarfaieq007:
I played most of my games they ran OK like GB..except for Backstab it quits suddenly..I think due to RAM restrictions..but Real Racing 2,fifa2012,six guns,asphalt6 and BFBC 2 ran smoothly and trouble free..

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it works man I just tried it..:D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] abcdelse:
u know hot to root? can teach me? hihi..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ghekua:
Fist u need to unlock bootloader,

Then u flash Arc Night kernel

Then u go to CWM menu then install .zip Arc Night wifi module and SuperUser 0.87 which u can found in previous posts.

Then u will get root :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] caqo71:
After a While before flashing the rom, My phone says that my sim car is invalid, and my phone cannot call. Anyone knows how to fix this?.

I flashed all kernels (ICS), flashed their corresponding modules, but sim card is not working, I downgraded to a CWM backup and this still doesn't work. Any help please? :confused:

EDIT: Fixed. Baseband 70 killed my SIM card. I flashed Back BB 64 and now all works OK....
[Xperia Arc Android Development] mo_3taz:
what is new and what is the difference between it and gingerbread
[Xperia Arc Android Development] abcdelse:
thanks.. i already unlock my bootloader... can u give the link for it... thanks again..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] caqo71:
Please don't be lazy, on page 11 is the answer about how to root this rom. :rolleyes:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] abcdelse:
lol
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TommyLangsok:
I was wondering if any of you know of an app that can turn off notifications when I put it in the AC charger but doesn't do it when connected to USB?

I would like the phone not to notify when I'm sleeping and it's in the AC charger

but when I have it in the computer or my car I want to have the sound on.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d-h:
Llama might do what you're looking for
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TommyLangsok:
Nice, that's just the app I was looking for, but sadly Android 4.0.4 doesn't support different ringer and notification volumes :(

Don't know why Google decided to change that, but it sucks..
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wrooney10:
my xperia x8 is 11w46 so i can't unlock the bootloader... can i still get a rom with gingerbread ?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chris95X8:
Of course you can. Just root your device, install CWM Recovery and flash a ROM that does not require a custom kernel such as GingerDX.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirmada:
yes of course u can here check this list to help ya better

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=20968552#post20968552
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wrooney10:
what is the best stable gingerbread rom?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mockingbird:
Stable...for stock users , PrimeHD and GingerDX , and for me with unlocked bootloader minicm7 works very good.