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What is the latest firmware??

I've just bought myself an Xperia Play from O2 and have started gathering the information to root it and flash generic firmware to it as it currently has O2 branded firmware on it (not sure of the version as it's been put away for Christmas now ).
Am curious / confused as to what the latest generic firmware is and where it originates from e.g. UK, Nordic etc.
I've read there is a 4.0.A.2.368 generic UK firmware update which adds xLoud, landscape homescreen amongst other things and theres also the 4.0.2.A.58 version here on XDA. Which is the latest and better??
Thanks in advance for any help

I vote the .58 one
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk

Take a look in the sticky. (Q&A)

think i must be behind alittle.....im on 4.0.2.A.0.42
ohwell

[Q] Flashing a French Arc S to UK Stock

Hi all
I hope I've posted this in the right place.
I have a stock French Arc S that I'd like to be flashed to a stock UK model - at the moment, although my phone is in English, a few of the icons are still in French and I also have some France-specific apps.
Can anyone tell me the simplest way to flash the phone? Do I need to root, etc.? I used to have a HTC Sensation, and rooted and custom rom'ed that, so I'm not a complete dunce.
It's possible I might flash a custom rom in the future, but my experience with the Sensation wasn't too hot. I basically would flash to custom to remove Facebook, Twitter etc. integration as I have no need nor interest. But stock UK (generic or O2) is better than stock French for me!
Thank you very much in advance,
schnide

Is your bootloader locked? If the answer is yes, you may have two safe options: (i) flash the UK's FTF file to your phone using FlashTool, and (ii) flash the stock UK FW using WotanServer.
For (i), you need the tool below. I don't have such FTF, so you'll need to search a little. Don't post another thread, SEARCH.
[TOOL/LT15] [UPDATE 15/01/2012] Flashtool version 0.6.7.0 - Windows / Linux
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012
[EDIT] 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware for Xperia Arc S
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408142
Just found a FTF. Not UK but a FTF though. As I said, search.
For (ii), see WotanServer's website:
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S Firmware Flashing
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-arc-s-lt18/debranding-flash
Regards.
schnidex said:
Hi all
I hope I've posted this in the right place.
I have a stock French Arc S that I'd like to be flashed to a stock UK model - at the moment, although my phone is in English, a few of the icons are still in French and I also have some France-specific apps.
Can anyone tell me the simplest way to flash the phone? Do I need to root, etc.? I used to have a HTC Sensation, and rooted and custom rom'ed that, so I'm not a complete dunce.
It's possible I might flash a custom rom in the future, but my experience with the Sensation wasn't too hot. I basically would flash to custom to remove Facebook, Twitter etc. integration as I have no need nor interest. But stock UK (generic or O2) is better than stock French for me!
Thank you very much in advance,
schnide
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well why don't you need french version .
If it's just about the junk apps that comes preloaded with your phone .
Just root your phone and start deleting theme easily .
you don't need to flash a new ROM .
and this is your friend :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350

[Q] [q] unlockedbootloader + .42 fw want to upgrade to .64 fw

Hello,
As the title already says, I'm running .42 firmware with the 58 baseband, and my bootloader is already unlocked, can i just flash the ftf file with the .62 firmware and not brick my phone or anything like that? I haven't seen any questions on the forum about it yet and I'm afraid to brick my phone or something. I want to upgrade to the 64 baseband so i can flash the ICS Beta.
Thanks in advance
Greetz
Sendou
P.S. am srry fr mah crappeh inglesh iamfrom ntthrerlanderso so thanks for your understanding

And also another question hehe :x where can i find the ftf file with the 64 baseband and the 62 firmware because FXPCM9 says u need it but there's no link.

Flashing an ftf on an unlocked bootloader is totally safe, only OTA updates are bad (unless you're testpoint unlocked). The .62 firmware is here, I've confirmed it as a working link

Thanks so much for the quick reply!

R800i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Trade Generic Germany, i need pls!!!

hi all
You see the titlle, i need the *.ftf R800i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Trade Generic Germany
Thanks
Another question?
Wich one of *.ftf is the latest ROM for Xperia Play? the 0.69 or 4.0.1.A.0.283
Tx again folks

hmm, also looking for this one to root and OTA update to .69.
.69 is the newest one.
In another thread (german thread) someone flashed with Wontanserver.
With the client, you choose .42 and select german generic trade. Then you root
and choose OTA update to get to .69 with root.
Only disadvantage with Wotanserver is that you´ll have to pay for flashing through PAYPAL.

tx uncut
omg, i dont have credits fot that,
Does anyone have the *.ftf?

bump.
searching for 4.0.2.A.0.42 generic trader germany (2.3.4) as well
(edit: probably just found a guide on how to root it (link))
source for it working
just another nooby question: are the xperia arc (/s) versions the same?
found lots of those, but no xplays

Flaîm said:
bump.
searching for 4.0.2.A.0.42 generic trader germany (2.3.4) as well
(edit: probably just found a guide on how to root it (link))
source for it working
just another nooby question: are the xperia arc (/s) versions the same?
found lots of those, but no xplays
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unbelivable...
i just reinstalled 4.0.2.A.0.69 (afaik stock kernel) on my r800i and tried this guide and IT WORKED!!
you can't imagine how f***ing happy i'm right now to have a rooted .69 >.<
THANK YOU xda-guys!

How do I upgrade ("flash"??) from 5.0

My M5 E5653 still has Android 5.0. Software update, nor Xperia companion show new updates available. Does not seem like my carrier, Vodafone Australia, will be updating it anytime soon or at all.
I am not familiar with flashing, rooting, or what a bootloader is. To make it simple, Is there a way I can upgrade from Android 5.0 to whichever is the latest available for the M5?
Of course, if there is, I understand as someone who's not familiar with this, that is it at my own risk following instructions on how to do so

if xperia companions (restore firmware) not upgrade to 5.1
then see howto flash with flashtool

Thanks. Where can find that?? Not quite sure which other thread explains that for my situation

hi, sorry bad english, i just upgraded my phone, just download latest flasthool and firmware whith xperyafirm, create bundle but say yes when it ask use FSC script, and just install normaly

Your English was fine. Thank you for that help

EDIT

Flashed and working. Thanks for the help!!