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[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
ok firstly make sure that you are on LATEST FLASHTOOL...

when u start flashtool the log window should read:

15/017/2012 20:17:23 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.7.0.0 built on 2012-04-14 11:34:01

once u verify the above make sure u download the NCB version of the FTF posted by Bin4ry in 1st post...

then select the FTF but be careful to

CHECK the box

titled

"No Final Verification Check"

now u can successfully flash the ARC S (LT18) FW on ur ARC (LT15)

i have flashed with exactly this procedure on my ARC (LT15)

HUGE THANKS TO my friends Bin4ry and Androxyde to implement these changes so quickly!!!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] JJD809:
Thanks DooMLoRD!!

You answered my question ONE MINUTE after I posted it!!! :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] doomed151:
So why exactly did the verification fail with ICS?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] romiltherock:
I checked Wipe User Data, Wipe cache and No Final Verification on the updated Flashtool. Everything works perfectly. it is faster than Gingerbread minus supercharger. I am however experiencing overheating while on long calls. Dont know if it is due to the update or hotter weather today! Colder country mates, please confirm!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rkanwar:
the thing is im doing exactly this and im still getting that error. i have an arc s
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ZduneX25:
@doomed151 nothing, I tried two methods:

1) using old flashtool (having error)

2) using pcc (on nordic .62 with no errors)

I made nandroids of both and md5 sums were the same (for system.img)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] moolash:
just to make sure...

Ok folks, I have an LT15i, locked bootloader but rooted. (Hungarian T-Mobile, but it's debranded and with a generic firmware)

I have LT15i_4.0.A.2.368_Generic Global fw flashed with flashtool already.

Can I flash this now with ease?

I understand I need Flashtool 0.7 and those steps according to doomed151's guide to solve the partitioning problem, right?

That's it?? Thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] shahzaib.khan:
only for the people who cant flash ICS and got MAJOR error just dont try to go back to 2.3.3 firmware because 0% fuel gauge problem will occur.....
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
yes precisely!!!

there should be some BIG FAT WARNING regarding this..

USE ONLY THE LATEST .42 FIRMWARE WHICH IS ROOTABLE!!!

actually there is no need for downgrading the upgrading...

the Stock ICS FW is already ROOTABLE:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1601038
[Xperia Arc Android Development] matus201:
If I flashed using 0.6.9.1 flashtool, using the 3 step method poster here earlier, should I reflash using the new 0.7? Will I get proper partitions? Or is it the same thing?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Anicane:
@ Doom

An offtopic question to Doomlord. :)

I have a question regarding to CWM the Xperia version, after flashing to ICS failed the first time, i repaired my phone via SEUS to GB 0.42. Installed the CWM recovery, Now my Arc can't enter into recovery mode it just gets stuck on sony logo when i try to go into recovery mode, same with ICS. Dont know what to do, can you help me please ?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rkanwar:
I cant flash anything with flashtool is it because of custom kernel?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
post in the thread from where u got the CWM version
[Xperia Arc Android Development] eddymjj:
Ok I undersand now I have this files:

LT18_4.1.A.0.562_Nordic.ftf, that it bad ?

I took it yestersday in first post. Now I must take the news one:

LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB.ftf

It's the problem ? we really need to check the "wipe user data" box ? it erase our own files. Need to check the "wipe cache" box too ?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] darky22:
wht is this used for? bootloops?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] shahzaib.khan:
flash tool links are very slowww i need to download latest version first then 0.6.9.1 then 0.7 but cant download 0.6.9.1 so can any one upload it on mediafire cuz that is the fastest server on the net a present
[Xperia Arc Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
Yes, we need to. Android doesn't work good with system files/settings made by previous Android version.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Rajhans:
is der any other link to download flashtool other than

http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/ ???

download halted so now i hav to wait god knows how long...

edit: and i cant find 0.6.9.0...its necessary for 0.6.9.1 i think?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rkanwar:
I dont get why im getting stuck...should I try flashing.stock kernel then try flashing ics? Ive tried flashing gb too but I get the same error
[Xperia Arc Android Development] stirkac:
xperia s player working :D

adb install -r SemcMusic.apk

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/31257965/SemcMusic.apk
[Xperia Arc Android Development] stirkac:
remove timescape, FB and all associated apk's and other programs you do not need with root explorer. they all consume massive amounts of ram and make the device laggy
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Superman24:
Got messed up

Guys I tried to do as told. But my phone is now not working. I am getting only the sony screen and then a battery sign and it switches off. Please can some one help.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] omarfaieq007:
Thank you so much,can I install Supercharger?please guide me I appreciate any help..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rkanwar:
right ive had enough. ive managed to install stock kernel. still cant use flashtool still cant use seus or pcc to repair my firmware. any ideas to install??
[Xperia Arc Android Development] stirkac:
i don't think there is need, just delete apps, wipe dalvik and let it settle. ics is very fast on it's own :D it's the apps that tend to bog phone down.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] eddymjj:
It works fine for me, thanks you all :-)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] omarfaieq007:
Thank you so much..BTW u managed to repair using PCC?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rkanwar:
ok since im stuck when it comes to flash mode and stuff...is it possible to extract the ftf file and flash the kernel.sin and system.sin file via fastboot? does anyone know?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
You don't need to extract, in Flashtool just select what to skip
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rkanwar:
thats the problem. i cant use flash mode or flash tool at all only fastboot...i can get into flash mode but i always get errors in flashtool seus and pcc...hence why im posting everywhere to get help but dont seem to be getting any
[Xperia Arc Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
You can always try flashing official ICS beta- .img files to be flashed using fastboot
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rkanwar:
i wanted to go official you see...so im just thinking if i should extract the ftf file and fastboot the kernel and system.sin but im not sure if it will work and what steps i need to take
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Madfysh:
Wasn't the problem when going to 2.3.2 not 2.3.3? Or same thing now happen when going to 2.3.3?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ThE_ReD_SuRf:
Just Done Here with Arc S It's Work great and the root is done ...

it doesn't support Arabic Interface .. but it's good for read and write in Arabic
[Xperia Arc Android Development] omarfaieq007:
use morelocale2;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] theduke89:
Is there a way to have on screen buttons?? I'm tired of hard keys! Thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rkanwar:
ok ive now flashed ics beta...thinking it might help one way or another but its not. i still get this error on flash tool:

16/042/2012 00:42:15 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="SIN_HEAD_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to verify sin header";

can someone at least tell me what this error means? if i try flash via seus it just says i have the latest firmware and doesnt give me the option to install again
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Madfysh:
download ftf file again from first post or compare md5 of your file with hash from first post.

and about seus, try pc companion.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rkanwar:
Thanks for the suggestions but ive already tried that a million times. i tried doing the flashtool and seus and pcc on my other computer but still getting no luck
[Xperia Arc Android Development] BinaryXeroMedia:
Just used Flashtool 7 to update and I have to say. Sony.... Well done its very smooth and sleek but am a slight tad upset about the music player. Could of at least given us an update on that meaning the Xperia S version. But im sure someone will port it :D. Androx and binary.... Thanks for the amazing speed in finding a solution to allow us all to have ICS.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] renanterzi:
--------

to me...the methop up not work...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rkanwar:
How come it works for everyone but me :(
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Mesho Arc:
how to use script?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rkanwar:
I'm just thinking a while back I flashed with Wotan to a generic central Europe firmware. Could that affect why I can't flash??
[Xperia Arc Android Development] bern4d1:
in RunMe.bat:

plug the device in ADB mode. Does ADB mode = flashmode?

EDIT: I figured it out. thanks.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] adielee:
Maybe it's to do with the drivers you have installed on your PC for your phone?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1582554
[Xperia Arc Android Development] deepthroat:
Have you tried this method ? You will need a working CWM. You will either stuck at Sony logo screen or successfully boot up.

If you stuck at Sony logo screen followed by an exclamation mark, proceed further with flashing ftf file provided in this thread. And see whether it can boot this time.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] crashdan:
I also had issues installing.

Just re-install the drivers from the new flashtool drivers folder.

Its now working nice after that.!.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] nikhil381:
Updating from 0.6.9.1

I installed flashtool 0.6.9.1 and used the update.zip to update the content... But I get different time and the check command

16/019/2012 10:19:26 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

16/019/2012 10:19:27 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.7.0.0 built on 2012-04-14 10:52:07

16/019/2012 10:19:27 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them

16/019/2012 10:19:32 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on

16/019/2012 10:19:33 - INFO - Connected device : LT15

Also i do not get no final check confirmation option... it comes as final check confirmation
[Xperia Arc Android Development] gtrab:
Thanks guys, amazing:

Just upgrade my Arc LT15a to Arc S with ICS :D

SOME TIPS:

1.- After installing Flashtool 6 and upgrading it to version 7, connect your phone to your PC once BEFORE flashing to ensure the prope drivers get installed

2.- After the flashing process finishes, disconnect the phone from the PC, wait some minutes, and if it doesn't reboot automatically then turn it on manually

You guys RULE
[Xperia Arc Android Development] dandyqb:
to those who are looking for alternate link of flashtool 6.9.1, you may try this one;

http://www.mediafire.com/?v9a9tfbw2107dc6

saw this link on other thread

:)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] deepthroat:
I have problem with battery drain - normal use of call, whatsapp, wifi ...down to 60% within 2 hours and 10 minutes? I am on latest version of DoomKernel, no OC but 100mV UV. Is it normal with this ICS things?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
It's not normal. Try modified stock or NightKernel

Tapatalked from Xperia Arc S
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rkanwar:
Guys ive tried that still getting no luck
[Xperia Arc Android Development] mo_3taz:
finally update to ICS

firstly i made falshmood i choosed only wipe cache

i got this error

ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Final data verification failed";

then i flash it again with

wipe user data

wipe cache

no final verification check

and i got it successfully installed
[Xperia Arc Android Development] adsada arc:
the link to the file isn't working (http://eddy.uni-duisburg.de/bin4ry/LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB.ftf) is there a mirror link somewhere?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rkanwar:
I keep getting the failed to verify sin header error :(...what i dont understand is my batterry is full yet seus says failed to install please make sure your battery is fully charged and try again. Pc companion just stops installation.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] nikhil381:
Screenshot

how to take screen shot in ICS ?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] SiRIus[X]:
doom, can u give me a hand with this bcos I'm stuck in this problem right now! having headaches trying to fix this problem..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] irononreverse:
Press the power button and voume down at the same time.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ArcMan09:
download link not working for me. (:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Madfysh:
Working fine, I just tested it.

You just need to wait(after clicking on link) a bit more(20sec's) to start.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] deepthroat:
what is the status of your device now?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rkanwar:
i am able to boot as normal and everything. ive just tried on another computer as well at work and im still getting the failed to verify sin header on flashtool....on seus or pc companion i am still unable to repair my current installation.

ive tried wotan client but i cant see ics on there so im thinking if i should flash back to nordic firmware and then try to update via seus.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] robobear:
umm guys before i freak out, i got below response:

/049/2006 17:49:34 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

31/049/2006 17:49:38 - INFO - Selected LT18i_4.1.A.0.562_Generic.ftf

31/049/2006 17:49:38 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

31/049/2006 17:49:51 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

31/049/2006 17:49:56 - INFO - Device disconnected

31/050/2006 17:50:10 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

31/050/2006 17:50:10 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

31/050/2006 17:50:10 - INFO - Reading device information

31/050/2006 17:50:10 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.

31/050/2006 17:50:10 - INFO - Start Flashing

31/050/2006 17:50:10 - INFO - Flashing loader

31/050/2006 17:50:13 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED

31/050/2006 17:50:13 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin

31/050/2006 17:50:16 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin

31/050/2006 17:50:19 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin

31/050/2006 17:50:21 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin

31/050/2006 17:50:22 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin

31/050/2006 17:50:22 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin

31/050/2006 17:50:33 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs_ayame.sin

31/050/2006 17:50:33 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin

31/050/2006 17:50:35 - INFO - Flashing system.sin

31/053/2006 17:53:20 - INFO - Ending flash session

31/053/2006 17:53:20 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Final data verification failed";

can somebody tell me where i've gone wrong?

flashtool 0.7

flash with both wipe options...

now i'm stuck in sony then the big triangle..

also, where the hell is the final data verification checklist are? i cant find it...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] nikhil381:
check the time

check the time ... it should be 11:04 something for the flashtool version.... if its showing 10:52 then you get this error. <i had same problem after downloading flashtool from the original source... then downloaded frm mirror on xperiablog.net and it worked
[Xperia Arc Android Development] deepthroat:
and how many ftf files do you have now? there are at least Nordic, Generic and NCB version though from the file size looks like the NCB is similar to Generic version.

and all was failed at sin header? weird ...

Can you try reinstall flashtool and reinstall the driver?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] robobear:
checked to 04-14 11:34 will that helps?

EDIT: after 3 flash without any option to change, it suddenly.. worked... dont ask me how... dunno anything also but it booted now and i have ICS!!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ThE_ReD_SuRf:
just connect ur phone with USB Debugging checked and click RunMe.bat

it will done :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] dandyqb:
after flashing this ICS Generic ftf, my Arc become Arc S, :D but the problem i can't take a screenshot now even using the hold power button and volume down method... any idea guys? :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rkanwar:
the most weirdest thing is going on. Ive managed to flash nordic 2.3.4 with wotan after two attempts but im still unable to update via seus or pc companion which shows i have an ics update. and im still unable to flash with flashtool. im going to try the method above. hopefully i can get that working
[Xperia Arc Android Development] tcpma:
is there a way to use face unlock with this rom?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] irononreverse:
Did we lose the ability to mute incoming calls by turning the phone face down in ICS?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rkanwar:
OkayI've tried to flashvia flashtool. I'm stillgetting failed to verify sin header error
[Xperia Arc Android Development] adielee:
No. We don't have a front facing camera on the Arc S :(

Even if someone was able to get it work with the back camera it'll look quite silly outdoors....
[Xperia Arc Android Development] dogggie:
Hello guys ! I've flashed my phone and root it following your instruction and everything went smoothly but i encounter a problem... My phone is bought from Norway and now is always showing me only one bar of signal and when i checked the battery diagram i found this...

http://tinypic.com/r/10z1vl0/5

Is this because of the 70 baseband and can it be fixed ?

L.E. Sorry for the huge screenshot fixed it...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] omarfaieq007:
please friend can u somehow confirm if it supports arabic or not?would appreciate it alot..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] fire-warrior:
ics support Arabic Nativity ... Don't worry ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zainthesnipe:
Yay time to make my own custom Rom !!!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] K1ngLouie:
Excellent, please report back! :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] vincie76:
Can I flash directly in flashtool im currently on unlock bootloader
[Xperia Arc Android Development] dzupert:
Download:

??
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zolaisugly:
It us still being upped
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Rickpg:
I will. I´ve been changing roms tirelessly so I wont bother changing again =) YAY
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Bin4ry:
I dont flashed it yet, but arabic will be most problaly included since it is ICS.

Need to backup my Arc S first before i will give this ROM a test, just uploading for you guys ;)

Regards
[Xperia Arc Android Development] omarfaieq007:
Thank you so much..:)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] LukynZ:
What a speed...great work and server Bin4ry! :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Anicane:
Thanks a lot Bin4ry, not bad speed. Downloading at 350-400 KB/s
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zolaisugly:
Just clicked on link and all I am getting is data no file...anybody else or just me
[Xperia Arc Android Development] pradeepvizz:
works fine for me and some one above :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jimbo77:
Could anybody please mirror the file? I'm unable to download from Bin4ry's site due to some restriction in my work computer lol...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zolaisugly:
just refreshed my browser and all is good...think i pressed download as file was being finalised hence the data.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hurikan23:
Integrated the facebook inside this ROM?

And new XperiaS apps?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] tomatos:
Wait hurikan23, make my phone :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] velislav25:
Here's a mirror with the .fw from my LT18i : http://jumbofiles.com/0n63z0luvp9o Flash it with Flashtool.Must works with LT15 too :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] peluillo:
Flashing in LT15i..

EDIT: Error installing userdata... grrr
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rkanwar:
For anybody having trouble like me ics is now on wotan...im charging my phone to full then going to flash
[Xperia Arc Android Development] tcpma:
yes, I mean that: face unlock using back camera... hope someone will add this feature also in Arc/Arc S!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] irononreverse:
It's a pretty useless feature. All anyone needs is a photo of your face to unlock
[Xperia Arc Android Development] itsmyname:
Does my bootloader have to be unlocked for me to be able to flash this onto my phone and root it?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rkanwar:
something is weird i swear to god...i said that ics is available now on wotan but the funny thing is when i try to flash it i get a file write error. but if i flash for example .62 firmware it is bang on working for me. i bricked my device trying to install ics with wotan but i managed to revive it with .62 firmware using wotan. nothing else works for me at all :(
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Mesho Arc:
I wanted to go back to GB 2.3.4 so i flashed SE GB ROM with flashtool

it says: aborted every time when it's almost finished

please help
[Xperia Arc Android Development] BinaryXeroMedia:
Just an update after 24h use. No battery drain at all for me. Rooted but stock kernel ect.... Been off charge for over 14h and still got 74% battery with heavy usage. Watching YT, playing OnC and just general messing around. That is better than my nexus s XD I have Xperia S music player but at a cost of losing lockscreen player controls and also in status bar but does not bother me one bit. Also have all other Xperia S apps that worked on GB. And now my Arc S is complete. Thanks Sony
[Xperia Arc Android Development] gtrab:
Your google account is updating in the background (apps, settings, contacts). Also, your FB account may be downloading profile pics (first time use I guess).

---------- Post added at 05:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:05 PM ----------

This flash doesn't require unlocked bootloader nor root

---------- Post added at 05:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:10 PM ----------

which Xperia S apps?? where can we try them??

EDIT: forget it. Found. Thanks for pointing out.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zamana:
Hi!

Please, anybody can tell me if this firmware has Brazilian Portuguese support?

Thanks!

Regards.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] caqo71:
For all those who are facing Flashing errors, I advice to use Back USB ports, not the frontal ones, and, use newer computers. Some time ago I had very weird issues trying to flash Gingerbread roms on My computer, but when "accidentally" used Back USB port, al went flawles. Currently I have another PC, and with this, I don't heve any issues flashing roms.

Check the Cable too.

Cheers.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] renanterzi:
Opa...achei um brasileiro aqui!!

Vc tbm esta querendo colocar o ICS no seu xperia?

to tentando e ta complicado viu cara...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] bbsk2:
Touch lag

thanks for good work from Bin4ry

However after successfully flash and root ICS on my xperia arc (not S)

I cannot play some games such as Temple run because of touch response

similar to this case:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=24905291

anyone have similar experience ?can it be solved?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] spinz78:
How did u re-flash with PC companion?

When I try to repair the software it fails, after about 70% downloading it asks me to switch off my phone and reconnect by pressing the back button and after i do that it says No Software is available for ur phone. I have LT15i