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[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeadCode1:
Install Flastools and Flashing a new firmware

Install Flastools and Flashing a new firmware

OK this is how i flash my firmware.

I have a Windows 8.1 running PC so this is the steps i did.

First you need to download two files so first download below files.

IS11S_4.0.1.B.0.112_KDDI.ftf

https://mega.co.nz/#!kVInSCQQ!bx7sX1...By6CBW5UjAcqww

flashtool-0.9.18.3-windows.exe

https://mega.co.nz/#!JVpBjTaI!fV-1Jg...-aUsIreEm_gvFk

Then you need to install flashtool-0.9.18.3-windows.exe. Just double click and install it and Remember the installing folder (Example - "C:\Flashtool" or "C:\Program Files\Flashtool" like that) and then go to that folder. Inside that folder go to drivers folder and install Flashtool-drivers.exe. Click next check the Flashmode Drivers and Fastboot Drivers (Very important you select those) and go down the menu and select the phone model (Read all well). Then install. If your installation finis without warning errors then you ok. If your installation finis with warning errors then do next step.

Go to PC Settings (Charms Bar) > Change PC Settings > Update And Recovery > Recovery > Restart Now (Advanced Startup)

it will restart to Advance Startup automatically

In Advance Startup -

Troubleshoot > Advanced Settings > Start-up Settings > Restart

After rebooted you will get a screen says. Here to choose options for that we have to use function keys. Now press "F7" to select "Disable Driver Signature Enforcement" .

Now your PC will boot with Disabled Driver Signature Enforcement and you will be able to install Flashtool/Fastboot drivers. so again install the Flashtool-drivers.exe and will finish without errors.

after that again go to falshtool installed folder and go to Firmwares folder and if you see any files already on that firmwares folder delete them. Then copy IS11S_4.0.1.B.0.112_KDDI.ftf file that you download before to firmwares folder. and then run FlashTool.exe (If your PC 64bit then run FlashTool64.exe)

Now on your device go to (Very important to do all the steps below)

01. settings > Application settings > Development > check USB debugging

02. settings > Application settings > uncheck Unknown sources

03. settings > Sony Ericsson > Connectivity > USB connection mode > choose Mass storage mode

Then connect your device to PC using Original USB cable.

Go to flashtool software click on flash icon.

Then chose Flashmode > ok

Then new window will open (Firmware Selector) then you can see the IS11S_4.0.1.B.0.112_KDDI.ftf file already on that.

Now just click on FLASH.!

That's all wait it to finish. and your device will restart automatically. and DONE.!

I couldn't remember where i download those files but i already had those so i upload it for you and anyone who want to download those.

And if this post helps you then be kind enough to click on THANKS for me.!

Enjoy.!

By - DeadCode - Knowledge is free
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JamiriQua:
Hi!

I am interested in finding out how to remove keypad lock on Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc without losing the data or apps on the phone. Is it possible? If so, some step by step solution would be much appreciated as I am totally new to this (haven't rooted, flashed or done nearly anything with Android).

In the hopes of help :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArcWedges:
Hello guys,

i had some success into installing a custom rom (4.4.4 android, carbon kk) and so i already modified my kernel, right now my kernel is indicated as 3.4.0-LX+

and so, as a general question i was wondering : when you dont know if your kernel is compatible with a rom, is there a danger if you only wipe/install a new rom (which wouldn't be packed with its own kernel - there would be a question 2 : how can you know inside the file structure if there is a kernel packed with it ?) and try to boot normally ?

Why do I ask ? i want to install some rom based on cm11 for example and can't find a compatibility list. Of course the author provided a kernel so I could install both, but still i would want to try to see if the rom works with my actual kernal, hence the question about a possible danger (brick, loop, etc)

+ with my model of phone (ericsson arc S), i dont always succeed in booting in flashmode because the hotkeys while booting... i dont remember each time if its volume down, or menu, etc (dont laugh, in every tutorial this is different xD) so there is a big possibility that i reboot in normal mode.

Thanks
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sandro8771:
I've had an xperia arc lt15i since early 2012.

Ran many a custom roms and kernels. Served me good all these days.

Last, was on stock firmware but still with root.

Today, all of a sudden the device just stopped working.

I mean, when I woke up this morning my device did not.

It did not boot up. Tried many times taking battery out, inserting it again.

Even reflashed stock firmware again still the same.

Phone just does not boot up. Screen is dark. Just a slight backlight and total darkness.

Any ideas?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] invertedskull:
Hi all. Really quick question... Will flashing stock firmware (I've flashed 4.1.B.0.587), unroot a rooted SE device? And will it lock an unlocked bootloader?

I suspect I've lost root due to flashing 4.1.B.0.587., and am having no luck re-rooting.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] invertedskull:
6 Months later no reply, but that's ok. I found success re-rooting with eRoot tool. Only thing missing in many of the instructions was the USB connection mode, it had to be MSC mode to work. Hopefully someone uses this info.

But now I have another problem, I got CWM Recovery installed but could only access it by using an app called x-Parts (formerly CWM Xperia Tools, or something like that). V7 didn't work for me, but V5 (when it was the old name) did work. Got into Recovery, flashed a ROM, but something really screwy must be going on because upon rebooting I was back to a factory reset of the stock ROM that I already had. Tried another ROM, and now I'm stuck in a "SONY" screen bootloop.

I think I have to flash stock again using fastboot / Flash Tool. *sigh*
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KuroeShin:
are there new way to root without pc? I dont have it yet

also I need some confirmation,

ntt docomo so-01c. its my device

lt15i

anzu

x12

are they same devices??
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arc_n_krizt:
NEW ROM

anyone wants to discuss create a new custom rom. try a new concept. like these an example http://forum.pclayer.com/ntt-docomo-s-sharp-sh-06d-evangelion-android-handset-t9786.html.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronak383:
my arc s is not turning on

after i installed a custom rom using cwm my phone is not turning on. Only sony appears thats all..!!

please someone help..:crying:
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arc_n_krizt:
If you do backup first before custom Rom u can restore. If not go cemetary and pray....:P :P kidding... Flash again firmware in flashtool.. Sometimes its gonna happen.. Always trying and searching what u do and carrying ur arc..

Hope help's u ;)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronak383:
i tried it but it shows device disconnected...
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tangosierra_:
Which ROM?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stevan Dj:
ya it is so good:laugh:
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snehil93:
Maybe uve chosen an incompatible rom kernel combination....
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dendis:
Hello, guys, is there any different between FreeXperia CM10 release, and CM10 releases from their original website get.cm , or is it just a same thing?

If there is difference, which ROM is better to choose?

What Kernel should I use with either of these roms?

Thank you.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arc_n_krizt:
whats mean device disconnected???

for generally see this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1653188. i learn from this thread.

REgards
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pandemic:
Not connected, simple isn't :/

..::[Pandemic Quote ..:: Face Your Insanity !!

Send From My Xperia P[andemic]
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leetzMKD:
Are there any stable Jelly bean ROM ?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yahik029:
yep.go to the developer's section of the forum
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HeadFox:
The differents is when FreeXperia found and repair a bug they ad it for their next update. (1 per week)

However CM release it fast and the small cm10 daily update is for the last cm10 in general.

Fxp team are a cm team ;)

With CM10 release you have all the time the last release and you can make OTA update with CM10 updater.

Cm10 and Fxp have the same kernel : Fxp kernel ;)

Ps: Sorry for my bad english :(
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] binhgreat:
I'm using HD2.0.3Rom too. To remove account from sync, just goto account&sync, select an account, press menu key and choose remove.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pandemic:
Please no useless/spamming replies :/

..[ Pandemic Quote..:: Face Your Insanity !!

Sent From My Own Modded Xperia P
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raylou:
WiFi authentication problem in arc s

hello guys

when i try to connect to wifi network it jst keep saying authenticating, and then nothing happens and then it says authentication problem

my device is Sony Xperia arc s

I have recently installed super jelly bean 1.0 based on CM10 fxp 205

I have the latest fusion kernal

and i also have flashed the wifi modules

plz can anyone help me with the issue???:confused:
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahmed_vip:
hi all i want to make a rom for my arc s and i need your help because it's my first time and thanks all​
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pandemic:
Search around here otherwise use google, here is a thread how to make a rom ;)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Longch:
FXGuru

Do you guys know how to install FXGuru on Arcs?

Thanks :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rjmayhem:
nba 2k13

I just want to ask if someone has tried to play nba 2k13 using Jelly Dream 2.6 ROM? did it run smoothly or it FC? coz mine got FC when I tried to play quick game or practice ...
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rjmayhem:
Hi all ..what is the best rom(Jelly Bean) for gaming?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rjmayhem:
what does BE2 stands for?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Bravia engine 2
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] worf_1977:
You know that in Flashtools you can choose what you want to flash, no? :P
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nidzaaaa:
Hi, whats the most stable, lag free ICS based rom? And which kernel supports smartassV2 governor,and compatible with "that" the rom? Balanced battery/performance mod?

I was on UHD 2.0.3 nad got bootloop, after 2 week of using ...
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] worf_1977:
Try to clear caches from CWM and see what happens...
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Samak:
be more specific mate... give us more information, then we can help u..
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nidzaaaa:
Одг: [Q/A][06-09-12]General Chat, All XDA Members Welcome !!

I installed uhd 2.0.3 again.. Last time i got bootloop after instaling root uninstaller, just after first launch of it... I'll try the next version after the dev release it... Actualy i need it just cuz of the cyber shot app, which i realy like, but its lagy on the stock rom.. So i asked whats the most stable ics based rom.. Got no answers, so i instaled it again..
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pandemic:
Js 7.4 by Maxio1998, yeah there is 9.0 but the icons are ugly because js 9.0 have no stock sony icons, js 7.4 is a very good ics based rom, i used itnalways on my neo v;)

..[ Pandemic Quote..:: Face Your Insanity !!

Sent From My Own Modded Xperia P
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Williams3:
Try new great ROM Zelly Cream v2.0

Отправлено с моего LT15i через Tapatalk
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brayniak:
Yes! Zelly Cream is a great rom. Very beautiful and quick. But for games better (for me) is UHD 3.0.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FuTChY:
This thread is of a Great Idea :)

So, I was thinking about another phone other than XPERIA ARC!!

which phone would be nice to buy taking into consideration the unlocking, the rooting, and the tweeks that every Android Fan would like to have ???
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tangosierra_:
Any of the nexus phones.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Williams3:
Hello!

Custom ROM Zelly cream 2,0

Bug in the ota update section.

Отправлено с моего LT15i через Tapatalk
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pandemic:
Ask gagan the dev of the rom or pm him ;)

..[ Pandemic Quote..:: Face Your Insanity !!

Sent From My Own Modded Xperia P
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] miticstefan88:
help!!

I have Arc s, doomkernel, baseband 56, and and Hemiui v2 rom

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1494915

But my data transfer dont work and wi fi is to slow...please help me, i love this rom.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] worf_1977:
Any Samsung phone.

They comes with it's bootloader unlocked from factory, making them one of the greatest brands to root and try custom ROMs
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Williams3:
I cannot type to original thread yet. But this is a tenth message ;)

PM do not support any screen attach.

Отправлено с моего LT15i через Tapatalk
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dumodal:
Zelly Cream is quite nice but i'm now trying todays update of Xperia Ultimate HD and with Xperia Z launcher runs quite smooth and nice with games :good:
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pierangelo:
any 4.2?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djwkjs87:
xperia arc

Hi I have been trying to unlock my xperia arc by using the bootloader thing! Everything went fine and it came back saying that the unlock was successful. But when I put my sim in it still shows no signal. I am currently using gift gaff. It shows that the network is gift gaff but has red x above the signal bar. I have also tried a Tesco sim and that doesn't work either. But I am able to use my.mobile internet on the phone to access the internet just can't get calls or texts. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] monemmostafa:
gffh

---------- Post added at 12:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:34 AM ----------

install a clear ROM and don't exclude sim lock and it all work press thanks if I helped
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MarciNNexT:
Odp: [Q/A][06-09-12]General Chat, All XDA Members Welcome !!

Hi all
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pandemic:
This is not a normal chat, this thread of for juniors and members etc to post questions, everyone knows some so its way easier;)

..[ Pandemic Quote..:: Face Your Insanity !!

Sent From My Own Modded Xperia P
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] meekspace:
Use Fastboot and flash a kernel with rom
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AdibSul:
flash new baseband

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1688049

Baseband 77 work great
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rookie93:
RAM management

can someone tell me if its a wise thing to manually force close, apps through "running services" ? i thought doing it would free more RAM, but no.. it didnt.. after closing them, the RAM usage increased~! i'd usually manually force close apps when i want to launch games but i realised its even less RAM available thereafter. halfway exiting a laggy MC4, the RAM menu showed only 1.5mb free. LOLL... so... Is manually killing apps a good thing to do on Android?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prokolu:
newb here

Hi all,

I'm new here and I couldn't find how to do all the steps in order to install Racing Bean 3.0 in my Xperia Arc. I followed all the steps, but all i get is zip files and *.img files, no ftf (for flashtool) files. So, What the heck I have to do (Step by Step) to correctly install Racing Bean 3.0??? Please, tell me without technich words that I dont understand, explain me as I if I were a 5 years old kid.

All I want is to put this ROM in my Xperia Arc

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2093720

Thanks!!!:highfive:
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tangosierra_:
Download the LT18I ftf (FlashTool File) and flash via fastboot. If you dont have it, search in the forum or Google for it.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] K3n0:
Hy.....sorry for my english. I have an Arc S with stock kernel and locked bootloader . ( ICS) I try a lot of rom`s and i have lagg when i scroll and in home screen . Please help me!
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arc_n_krizt:
De-effective Phone

Dear Everyone,

any know how to fix de-effective phone.

---------- Post added at 05:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:10 PM ----------

what u use custom ROM... for lag there are many cause. try read procedur install and searching in thread the custom rom you want to try
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] worf_1977:
Ellaborate, dear user... Whay exactly is a deffective one. A phone? A tablet? Maybe a toaster with gingertoast inside? :P
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AdibSul:
1- flash fusion 4.3

2- WIPE EVERYTHING IF YOU DO NOT COME FROM RACING BEAN 2.2

3- flash racing bean 2.2

4- reboot

5- when system boots than restart to recovery

6- wipe cache and dalvik

7- flash racing bean 3.0 and modules

8- turn on device, reboot to recovery again

9- flash usb fix for 3.0 & performance_boost

10- turn off device and flash fusion 4.5

11- enyoy fully working rom

do not restore system data using titanium backup.

If you coming from racing bean 2.2, than skip first five steps !

click Thanks if i helped
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prokolu:
It may help me if you can explain how to flash that files... not with flashtool, because is not ftf..
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arc_n_krizt:
What mean ellaborate... For some Rom I can't install. I think my phone deefective
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] worf_1977:
Ellaborate means to you being more accurate on your phone's model, what Android version is currently running, and wich one would you like to flash, mate ;)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rookie93:
microSD card support?

umm just wanna ask. does anyone know if, xperia arc can support 64gb microSD cards? some users say yes, some users say it will only take up to 32gb of the 64gb storage.. does anyone know?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] meekspace:
Flashtool can flash other types of files. I'm not in front of my computer at the moment so I can't tell you which ones
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] worf_1977:
.FTF, .IMG and .SLN if i remember it right :P

Enviado desde mi GT-I9300 usando Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pavlik4k:
Hello!

Is it possible to port xperia's j 4.1.2 software to other xperias, for example, arc S? I mean, based on official Sony's software, without any CM's code. Thanks
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Goblo:
Hello there,

Yesterday I tried to install PowerAmp on my Arc S. After 1 hour, it still didn't install and I did go to sleep. When I woke up my phone turned off because my battery reached 0, so I did charge it, restart it and this message showed up after restarting:

Android Upgrade...

Application 1 of 1 optimizing(Not sure if this is right, it was in Dutch)

After 2 hours of waiting the message was still there and I'm sure it will be there forever. I connected it to my pc but I can't acces it.

How can I fix this? I'm not really into phones and stuff and a friend of mine did show me this forum after he installed a ROM on my phone(which I'm using for 6 months now and I had no problems installing other apps).
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] satatap:
Hi,

is there anyway..or please give me a procedure how can i restore all of my messages.

i updated my arc S using sus. it deleted all the settings, contacts, etc... in my phone memory.

i forgot to backup my messages. :crying::crying::crying:
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SammiSaysHello:
Nope lol xD Backup next time ;)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] satatap:
I'm dead! :crying::crying: Thanks anyway.. :) :(
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronak383:
download racing bean & fusion kernal along with it's modules

place the Wi-Fi modules and Racing Bean on your SDcard

place anzu.img in firmwares folder in flashtool

if u have unlocked ur bootloader :

connect your phone to the pc in fastboot mode (switch off your phone and then keep menu button pressed and connet your phone to pc.)

start flashtool > click on the lightning icon > select fastboot mode > click on "select kernal to flash" > go to firmwares and select anzu.img > click ok

if u have no errors in flashtool script.. go on..

disconnect ur phone from pc. On phone enter into recovery mode by pressing volume down key repeatedly.

Wipe data and format /system

install zip from sd card > choose zip from sd card > select Racing Bean V3.1.zip.

after it's done, again : install zip from sd card > choose zip from sd card > select Modules.zip

after it's done, reboot phone

if u have locked bootloader, unlock it by this easy method > http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Sj_64Yt5w_k

and then follow the same steps above..:D

for msc mode flash > Usb fix for V3.1.zip in recovery
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] badkiller32:
[Xperia ARC] can't make call use ultimate HD ROM

any can help me. i cant make call and receive call. how to do.. it very annoying
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @ARC-S@:
I'm going to be on a 12-hour trip from Hong Kong to Philippines, what ROM and KERNEL should i use for battery life? :angel:

Ok this question might be annoying and very noobish...
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cauloises:
q

please I am on xgamer v. 2.0 rom ,doom kernal v 22

the problem that I am from Iraq and the internet provider blockes many sites i was using tor proxy and hotspot shield on ics and they worked fine but now on xgamer they are not working .

so please answer quickly
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaszell:
What are you planning to do with the phone on this trip? Because even super saving Kernel will not do anything if you will try to consume a battery :) I recommend CM10 + Fusion 5.0 + SIO + smartassv2 :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aeola_D:
Recently I flashed RacingBeans 3.1 and Fusion 5. It stays about 24 hours on one charge :) Though all depends on how hard you are going to use your phone...

And my own question. Is there any way to install dialer like this? I'm on Viper XPeria
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaszell:
Odp: [Q/A][06-09-12]General Chat, All XDA Members Welcome !!

This dialer is from CM, You can try unzip the dialer apk from ROM zip file, and install on your device.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nabeel.:
Yeah jader, here is our thread :D :D

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35372?start=0&tstart=0

Another one http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35561?start=0&tstart=0

You are one nice guy :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jader13254:
AW: [Q/A][06-09-12]General Chat, All XDA Members Welcome !!

Wahahahaha damn awesome :D

My english, lol I'm mad? ;)

Haha now my happiness described by:

"Yes, xD but i ve flashed and no errors all perfect, bootloader looked, and im happy Thank you sooooooo much i love you so, it was soo easy and it works without any errors on xperia arc s im so happy Youre the best!!!"

"LOL ,, i really love you tooo now :D thats what i call happiness ;) Continue to enjoy your phone :)"

Haha and I just noticed it was TODAY! 1 year ago.. Damn how time flies... I really was 12 there? O_o

"Awww you guys - sharing the forum love. It's good to be helped and be appreciated in return :)"

Haha awsm :p