yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Arc General] _popcorn:
update released for a new batch of SI numbers in the last few hours:

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/38387
[Xperia Arc General] mhyke13ph:
Is 4.0.4 Update Game Friendly? I really love playing games like Mass Effect, N.O.V.A 3, Modern Combat 3, Shadowgun, Real Racing 2, etc

will I be able to play these games?

thanks for your feedback
[Xperia Arc General] _popcorn:
even more SI numbers released in the last few hours
[Xperia Arc General] frankie99969:
seriously!!! i have a generic phone in a big country! what the hell is taking them so long!!
[Xperia Arc General] davidrichmond:
and my si is still not listed, every one bar a few digits away but not mine again :(
[Xperia Arc General] SEK610i:
Yay, my SI number on the list...updating right now...:)
[Xperia Arc General] cokey77:
Updated my arc to find out BBC i player not working just sends me to web site not happy about that but the rest seems ok still thinking about flashing back to gingerbread :(
[Xperia Arc General] safc:
anyone know what the uk si numbers range is then ill know if my si number is getting closer to be listed
[Xperia Arc General] frankie99969:
not sure it works like that, mines 1246-9197 and 1246-9195 was one of the first
[Xperia Arc General] schnidex:
My Arc S is up there..

1254-1246

:)
[Xperia Arc General] sco0ter:
Updated last night to 4.0.4 in UK
[Xperia Arc General] LegibleEel:
Whats your SI number?
[Xperia Arc General] plymptonpilgreen:
still no update for 1246-9197 :) waiting........lol
[Xperia Arc General] Rolandh:
My Arc S is updating now, Running the Nordic version of 4.0.3, my SI is not listed, will update with my SI once the Update is completed.

Roland
[Xperia Arc General] frankie99969:
i feel your pain, seriously losing patience
[Xperia Arc General] schnidex:
So I'm now running ICS..

For anyone having trouble installing, dump PC Companion because it's shockingly bad. Instead, follow the advice in this thread:

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/37644

Using SUS worked first time for me (unlike PC Companion which failed on two computers, multiple Java installs and attempts in Windows Safe Mode).
[Xperia Arc General] plymptonpilgreen:
lol :) im just learning to live without it now. :)

wonder if they be an si update tonight?its been three days.........lol
[Xperia Arc General] zed011:
I gave up waiting ages ago, just paid on wotan only 1.99 euro I'm not that cheap. Time is money, paying is worth it :)
[Xperia Arc General] plymptonpilgreen:
another update out tonight, i mean, what the hell is wrong with 1246- 9197???!!! jezzz:mad:
[Xperia Arc General] plymptonpilgreen:
It's 3 days since the last si update again,judging by previous it's usually due an update by now, dare I pray and hope that ics is coming to my 1246-9197 tonight?? I really want it now and have been desperately searching through the list after every update. C'mon Sony pleeeeeaaaase :-)
[Xperia Arc General] Lancerfq:
Just flash official generic global fw its not any different from uk or alot of other fw's
[Xperia Arc General] plymptonpilgreen:
Interesting, I would love to but would need a dummys guide on how to do this, I cannot root as I haven't gotta clue where to start.

At best I'm good with using sus and pcc :-)

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hang about, are you saying that if i use the standard sony update service to re flash my phone, the new ics firmware will already be in the update service once i flash or repair it? or would that be too simple? :)
[Xperia Arc General] Lancerfq:
Nah its not that simple as seus or pcc will recognise your device by the region, meaning if their is no ics available for your region then it wont update to ics, I tried that way also thats how I found out, i'll make you a guide for flashing firmware with flashtool tomorrow if you wish, or you can have a little hunt on here and see if any of the guides on here help, look for the "namaste all in one guide" its good.

I would link it but xda app is bein a pain with copy n paste right now
[Xperia Arc General] _popcorn:
been a few days since they last brought the update out to a new batch of phones. have they pulled the update temporarily due to all the complaints?
[Xperia Arc General] frankie99969:
they did do a couple yesterday but im still waiting, if there waiting for approval on something why cant they just tell us that!
[Xperia Arc General] aru:
Just updated mine yesterday through SEUS (PC Companion tried to update, but something went wrong before actually flashing the phone) SI 1245-4552.

BTW, this SI does not appear yet on link of post #1.
[Xperia Arc General] max4wdc:
what is this ?

Open source for build 4.1.K.0.5

new Update for ARC S ?

http://developer.sonymobile.com/wpo...ield=release_date&sortOrder=false&toggle=true
[Xperia Arc General] frothe3:
I have that very problem with tethering, here in the USA.
[Xperia Arc General] _popcorn:
screw waiting, think i might end up rooting and using Arconium or some other ROM, after hearing all the complaints and issues about the official ICS ROM on this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1600727&page=35
[Xperia Arc General] frankie99969:
think markus might've jumped the gun on his way home, you'd have thought it would've been on the product blog too
[Xperia Arc General] XDAarc2011:
Is it still not available?
[Xperia Arc General] daniel090588:
mine says Update Available but when i try to update says error
[Xperia Arc General] XDAarc2011:
When it works, please upload the FTF... We are all waiting for it. thx

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Is it possible to update via SEUS with unlocked bootloader?
[Xperia Arc General] bradgh:
the server of sony is busy now

plz try more and more

and plz tell me about your phone lt15 or lt18 ?

and your si number and region?

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if seus alloww you for update dont risk

wait for ftf file for flashtools
[Xperia Arc General] XDAarc2011:
ok
[Xperia Arc General] Erhany:
guys i want you to help me . I know my SI Number is not in the list yet but

here are pc comp logs;

after rooting arc i think i changed the build.prop while modding;

On the back-cover my phone SI is : 1249-2453

At first log was that:

GetExtDeviceProperty(D038) = 1241-4324.

GetExtDeviceProperty(D039) = 4.0.2.A.0.42.

GetExtDeviceProperty(D03A) = WORLD-1-8.

GetExtDeviceProperty(D03B) = 4.0.2.A.0.42.

GetExtDeviceProperty(D03C) = 1249-6997.

GetExtDeviceProperty(D03D) = R5D.

now build.prop is;

GetExtDeviceProperty(D038) = 1241-4324.

GetExtDeviceProperty(D039) = 4.0.2.A.0.42.

GetExtDeviceProperty(D03A) = WORLD-1-8.

GetExtDeviceProperty(D03B) = 4.0.2.A.0.42.

GetExtDeviceProperty(D03C) = 1247-1061.

GetExtDeviceProperty(D03D) = R7D.

do I must change to original one ?
[Xperia Arc General] soldiers33:
you must chnage it with a text editor. Your phone must also be rooted.
[Xperia Arc General] tiborprogmed:
U can use Flashtool for edit build.prop too,

anyway. I have tried all the 3 SI -s with no success. AND I have not found these provided SI -s in this list......

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1082368&highlight=si+number
[Xperia Arc General] Erhany:
the worst thing im not sure if my first logs is %100 from my original build.prop

you say build.prop and back cover SI Numbers must be the same but

On the back-cover my phone SI is : 1249-2453

GetExtDeviceProperty(D03C) = 1249-6997.

GetExtDeviceProperty(D03D) = R5D.

the 2nd four code is incorrect. I bought the phone from a network and there were some its own applications in it. Maybe it is why the codes are different..

Wish there was a way to turn original build.prop..

thank you a lot for your replyings..
[Xperia Arc General] XDAarc2011:
Will we able to update today? I really hope so
[Xperia Arc General] Supersonic335:
build prop number and SI under cover isnt a same number.... a dont know who said this
[Xperia Arc General] XDAarc2011:
Really ****... how long do we need to wait?
[Xperia Arc General] gogobaba:
I gues we will be w8ing for the new custom rom updates :)What are the new things in 4.0.4 compared to 4.0.3 ?
[Xperia Arc General] Erhany:
I asked it 13rd reply and answered 14th.. anyway thank you again for information.
[Xperia Arc General] n1kolaa:
PCcomanion not work at all ....it say cant conect to server -.-'
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
Going to wait to 00:01 and look after update. Theres nothing yet in norway

Can i check with ota or only seus?

Edit: nothing yet on ota. Good night, ill check later now

Sent from my sexy LT15i
[Xperia Arc General] XDAarc2011:
Damn
[Xperia Arc General] hackdima:
so

iv checked for update and this told to me no information from server, i think they uploading new fw right now!! :D
[Xperia Arc General] XDAarc2011:
I hope so
[Xperia Arc General] n1kolaa:
server is too busy i think :D
[Xperia Arc General] sebasgl1:
so the time finally come
[Xperia Arc General] XDAarc2011:
Any news?
[Xperia Arc General] lzyllp:
Can't connect to servers
[Xperia Arc General] sebasgl1:
damn i want 4.0.4 so badly
[Xperia Arc General] Erhany:
sometimes it connects but asks me to update to 4.0.2.A.0.62 :) I like SUS but it doesnt show which firmware while updating..
[Xperia Arc General] ducminh1712:
Sometimes it says can't connect to server but sometimes your phone is up to date, SI Number 1253-9250 I'm on the list :(
[Xperia Arc General] Z!GZA!G:
so looks like no one got it.....yet.
[Xperia Arc General] sebasgl1:
it would be better for sony to realease the update and then, inform about it, in that way they dont have to wait to do it, and the servers would be less saturated
[Xperia Arc General] edwardccw:
experience with Arc S 4.0.3 rom is not really good. Hope 4.0.4 would improve much or I will keep using 2.3.4.
[Xperia Arc General] nerevarine0201:
PC Companion still said:

Phone software update information currently not accessible :(
[Xperia Arc General] Z!GZA!G:
same here dawwgg
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
Anything ??

spcc says now that my phone is up to date. Guess i need to wait more.

Sent from my sexy LT15i
[Xperia Arc General] cokey77:
glad my si number wasnt there now i can wait for peoples thoughts and comments on update :p
[Xperia Arc General] now.i.feel:
Everyone "use SEUS" not PCC..
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Tried both SEUS and PC Companion. Nothing yet. :-(

Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc General] nerevarine0201:
Guys,

I have notification to update on my PC Companion. But my LT18 is still on stock GB.

They said new version available : 4.1.A.0.562

Is that the 4.0.4 update?:rolleyes:
[Xperia Arc General] frelle218:
Nope it's 4.0.3 :-(
[Xperia Arc General] morenoro:
In WotanServer appears the new firmware 4.1.b.0.431 (same as unofficial 4.0.4 ics) so, coming from Wotan, must we think that is the official update firmware?
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26700109&postcount=532

hahah, gotcha
[Xperia Arc General] chiefy009:
There may have been changes to the firmware for official release, although still no one has the release yet ?!?!
[Xperia Arc General] jayman1986:
NO NO NO NO NO! Please check these things before you say it.

SI NUMBER IS NOT WHAT GOES IN BUILD.PROP!

SI IS JUST A SEPARATE BATCH NUMBER FOR SONY, and they have a SEPARATE CUSTOMIZATION number each SI number. what you need to do is find is have the CORRECT CUSTOMIZATION number for the BUILD.PROP.

THAT IS WHY PEOPLE ARE GETTING ERROR IN UPDATE SERVICE. BECAUSE SI NUMBER MEANS NOTHING TO SONY UPDATE SERVICE, AND CANNOT IDENTIFY YOUR REGION. HOPE I MADE MYSELF CLEAR.

Sony even say it on their website. SI number is under battery and you will see when you view your build.Prop that number is not there for customization version.
[Xperia Arc General] OverLo4d:
So you say you've updated successfully?
[Xperia Arc General] sleepsus:
any feedback from those who have updated to 4.0.4?

Is it better than the first POS 4.0.3?
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
as i know none arc users got it, but some neo(V) have
[Xperia Arc General] jayman1986:
When did I say that? I'm on UK generic and its not available yet. But just to prove my point. UK generic customisation number is 1254-3206. But the SI NUMBER is 1254-1957

Edit: what people need to do is find out which regions those SI numbers already released are from and then FLASH OLDER FIRMWARE FROM THAT REGION. I tried changing build.prop last time when ics came out. I think Sony have blocked that way of debranding.
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Download FTF here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=18997655#post18997655
[Xperia Arc General] ducminh1712:
Still no .431 for Lt18i :(
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Sorry I dont have the LT18................

Wait 15 minutes for the uploading...........
[Xperia Arc General] chiefy009:
is there anyway i can trick pc companion to think my phones is one of the kits who get the update ? I am on lt18i and if i can get it perhaps I can sort out an ftf to share ?
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
read carefully
[Xperia Arc General] soldiers33:
yh i know i just realized this morning that i was making am istake and didnt change the cda :S
[Xperia Arc General] chiefy009:
How can i trick my lt18i into getting the update so i can share the ftf ?
[Xperia Arc General] adieeluv:
Is the ICS released for France or World Generic?? because Wotan has released the firmware 4.1.B.0.431 saying Generic Trade France.
[Xperia Arc General] soldiers33:
everyone who wants the update now on arc lt15 change cda to 1247-1061. I just updating my phone right now and will post ftf if anyone requires it.

and its generic world not generic france.
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
Its france, one SI out of three
[Xperia Arc General] pngface:
Yes please post the ftf once u have it :)
[Xperia Arc General] OverLo4d:
where do i change the cda? build.prop or default.prop?
[Xperia Arc General] Erhany:
mine is 1247-1061 R7D but no ICS Update :/ That sux
[Xperia Arc General] soldiers33:
:@ stupid update. Just reinstalled my phone and no update :@

sorry guys it was a false alarm. it just reistalled my phone and nothing else :(. Thank god ive got my backup.
[Xperia Arc General] jayman1986:
Does changing cda in build prop still work, I'm sure I tried during the 4.0.3 update and it didn't work.
[Xperia Arc General] chiefy009:
How do I change the number I need to get lt18i update
[Xperia Arc General] Erhany:
yes it must be still working because; when I bought this phone the cda was different and when i try it it says Phone is up to date! ( I use 0.42 now and doesnt show 62 for me)

anyway now use 1247-1061 and it asks me to update to 0.62..
[Xperia Arc General] jayman1986:
Try flashing 4.0.3 from Nordic using flashtool and then connect update service. I believe I may be right about the changing of cda numbers not working
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Please be patient, i´m uploading the FTF
[Xperia Arc General] pngface:
Any ETA?

Thanks
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
34 min..........:)

It´s the same as 4.0.3............no differences visually.

Baseband 72

Same kernel, same gallery..............:mad:
[Xperia Arc General] chiefy009:
I am right in thinking if I flash the lt15i to my arc s I can change the values, device name and cpu clocking, in the build prop ??
[Xperia Arc General] wth_is_life:
So any reasons for flashing it ?
[Xperia Arc General] arpith.fbi:
i dont see any point
[Xperia Arc General] OverLo4d:
there is no visual change, but i think there are a few bug fixes.
[Xperia Arc General] epismax:
4.0.4

Stability improvements

Better camera performance

Smoother screen rotation

Improved phone number recognition

and etc...?
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Yes bugfixes, but sony could have updated the gallery.........the kernel..........

Sony gallery sucks is too slow loading the images!:mad:
[Xperia Arc General] tyrand3:
Is it the same with this ROM?
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
I stopped using the Sony gallery as it sucked. Now I swear by QuickPic. :cool:
[Xperia Arc General] dex87xda:
Wait 4 Xperia S 4.0.4 Gallery ;)
[Xperia Arc General] ctinro:
- regarding the kernel, remains the same: 2.6.32

- regarding the gallery: I have ~1,000 photos (~2GB) and I see no difference comparing to other apps. But: my 16GB SDHC card is class 10. ;)
[Xperia Arc General] jejeh:
I stopped using sony gallery/contacts/dialer/sms/launcher.

hehehe
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Same SD as you class 10, try google gallery and tell me the difference............
[Xperia Arc General] epismax:
same kernel means same "code"? or same kernel "version"?
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
No it´s not the same. Baseband in not 72
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
1+

the sony gallery wont show the 1080p images with its fully quality
[Xperia Arc General] Erhany:
i think you talk about this >

http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/05/2...eo-android-4-0-ics-updates-start-rolling-out/
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
76% 10 minutes left

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YES!
[Xperia Arc General] Erhany:
please forgive me for noob questions but i really wonder..

is there any way go back to original build.prop file ? ( I dont have a backup :/ )

or where can I find original CDA code for Turkey? I really got bored this cda XXXX-XXXX thing..
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
OK here is the link!

http://uploaded.to/file/0dhwzmiy
[Xperia Arc General] zlays:
can I flash arc S with this rom will it work? thanks
[Xperia Arc General] now.i.feel:
Most probably.. Yes
[Xperia Arc General] nileshwagholikar:
Can anyone upload to mediafire?? I am unable to download from Upload Site.
[Xperia Arc General] soldiers33:
no it will not this if for arc. I think it will be better if you wait for official arc s rom.
[Xperia Arc General] chiefy009:
you can flash it to arc s but will need to change a few things in build prop so the clock runs at 1.4 instead of 1
[Xperia Arc General] zlays:
ok thanks btw my arc s is on stock 2.3.4 i hope that won't be a problem...

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ohh :( thats another story now cuz i don't know how to do that...maybe is better to wait for offical lt18i rom...?
[Xperia Arc General] now.i.feel:
No it wont..

And as chiefy mentioned you need to edit a few lines in build prop to make your arc s run at 1.4 ghz instead of 1 ghz(clock speed for arc)
[Xperia Arc General] progosu:
ya wait for the official rom, 40% faster cpu is quite a lot.
[Xperia Arc General] chiefy009:
you dont need to change the things in build prop though and can use it until the lt18i version comes, thats what i am doing

I will change the build prop though
[Xperia Arc General] now.i.feel:
Maybe you should taste the new ICS once.. and then wait for ICS to be released for your device..

Anyways.. its all on you..
[Xperia Arc General] jimbo77:
I'm downloading from upload.to at the moment... I'll mirror once done if jlmcr87 is ok with it :)

Regards,
[Xperia Arc General] now.i.feel:
It isnt..
[Xperia Arc General] zlays:
i know what is processor speed and i know arc s has 1,4 ghz but the problem is in editing those lines in build prop-i don't know how to do that lol
[Xperia Arc General] now.i.feel:
ask chefy.. he might give you the build.prop that he edited..
[Xperia Arc General] progosu:
really? it's not? then how come I can't watch 720p flash streams on 1ghz cpu? for me these 40% makes a freakin' enormous difference
[Xperia Arc General] now.i.feel:
I watch those very easily on my Xperia Pro 1ghz processor.. the same as arc..

And maybe the device u used isnt that good as mine.. :P :rolleyes::cool:
[Xperia Arc General] arpith.fbi:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26705017&postcount=546

looks like its true.
[Xperia Arc General] progosu:
and what's your point of lying? you cannot watch 720p flash videos on 1ghz cpu, you can't help it. that's one of the reasons why they made arc s with 1,4ghz cpu.
[Xperia Arc General] wth_is_life:
I've read this, but what's the different between kernel 2.6 and 3.0 ?

For gallery just use quickpic
[Xperia Arc General] ctinro:
Thanks!

[Q]: `FR` means what?
[Xperia Arc General] arpith.fbi:
FR stands for France dude
[Xperia Arc General] now.i.feel:
There's something called Over Clocking if you missed it.. ;)
[Xperia Arc General] nileshwagholikar:
Will be really good n helpful if you could upload it. Thanx
[Xperia Arc General] ctinro:
_Generic World FRance ??? :D:D:D
[Xperia Arc General] arpith.fbi:
then maybe its not 1Ghz anymore :)
[Xperia Arc General] now.i.feel:
Yea.. But Still.. you can do the same with an arc to make it an arc s for normal users..:p
[Xperia Arc General] guille26:
France is a pretty big country :D
[Xperia Arc General] jona_spdr:
What about root?? Can be rooted??

I have unlocked bootloader.
[Xperia Arc General] now.i.feel:
try the ICS easy root method for .5xx firmware.. It might work.. Or you'll have to wait for someone to make a root tool for this update..
[Xperia Arc General] arpith.fbi:
yea..it means its a common build for the whole world..and available for france users..more like a french copy :)

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hang on guys..now going to collect the new arc s firmware..will catch u guys in an hr :)
[Xperia Arc General] zlays:
will you upload it and give us linke here?
[Xperia Arc General] chiefy009:
Will wait for arc s then save me messing about
[Xperia Arc General] arpith.fbi:
obviously
[Xperia Arc General] now.i.feel:
great..
[Xperia Arc General] nileshwagholikar:
I have unlocked boot loader and Doom's V5 Kernal. Do I need to relock the bootloader before flashing this? or I can flash it on unlocked bootloader via flashtool? How to root it?
[Xperia Arc General] now.i.feel:
No need to relock.. just flash it via flashtool.. about rooting you can check the rootink tool for the 4.0.3 ics release.. it might work or wait till someone actually figures out how to root it..
[Xperia Arc General] soldiers33:
can anyone confirm that they have market available? I can add account but no market on launcher.
[Xperia Arc General] stirkac:
this rom is much better on my arc but one Q:

I deleted all the bloatware from /system/app and from programs manager in settings but apps such as liveware, facebook, Timescape, lets golf... etc are still on my phone. they show up only in programs but nowhere in /system/app or data/app
[Xperia Arc General] now.i.feel:
Have you tries rebooting..
[Xperia Arc General] stirkac:
many times sir! i ended up with "disable" button on them, but still...
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
if you have root, why didnt you use Titanium to remove the bloatware ?
[Xperia Arc General] zangetsu2188:
Anyone who successfully tried the mod of making the userdata 420MB (same as the arc S)? It is from this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1529716

I know the thread states that its for gingerbread. I tried it to this ics 4.0.4.

Its 380MB from our arc only.

I tried the mod but I'm having problems with the phone signal

The errors I encountered when I applied 380MB to 420MB mod.

"Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped."

"Unfortunately, Keypad has stopped."

Sigh, 40MB additional storage space is a plus.
[Xperia Arc General] OverLo4d:
what about the arc s?! can someone make an FTF file for the arc s? pleaze
[Xperia Arc General] now.i.feel:
u can use it on your arc s as well
[Xperia Arc General] OverLo4d:
i want the firmware to be for my device.
[Xperia Arc General] adsada arc:
How much French bloatware does this have? And I'm guessing it cannot be rooted yet on a locked bootloader to remove this just yet...
[Xperia Arc General] frankie99969:
lots more si's released apparently, for all devices, not mine yet though

http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/199357#199357
[Xperia Arc General] OverLo4d:
it's the same list!
[Xperia Arc General] adsada arc:
edit: nm
[Xperia Arc General] arpith.fbi:
DAMN!! my "sony" friend brought arc firmware :( i traveled for 2:30hrs to get something which was already out :( .. actually my mistake only..i dint tell him that we already got Arc firmware..anyways just waste of time..DAMN!!DAMN!!
[Xperia Arc General] zlays:
still no arc S file?
[Xperia Arc General] wowmaxx:
I'm waiting...