[Q] Flash 2.3.2 Global>Root>OTA update? - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
Has anyone tried to flash 2.3.2 global, root it, and is OTA available for 2.3.4?
Anyone taught of that?
I haven't tried yet cause is there any app to backup phone settings and phone memory? from SE?
I CONFIRM THIS WORKS + ROOT REMAIN
Regards

AFAIK, no OTA available yet for 2.3.4...
+ OTA for the update before this was only for HK and UK ( and Germany if i'm not mistaken ), no world generic or other region... so we might guess that the OTA 2.3.4 will take too much time to go for the firmware version of choice...
some guys already converted to HK version as it's the fastest one to update...

I had the Germany version and till yesterday evening there was no OTA update...
but now the phone is not working after upgrading to 2.3.4 and than downgrading back to 2.3.2 global and rooting it

I have seen a lot of people including myself had their phone ****ed up by downgrading 2.3.4 to 2.3.2 and root. I suggest you to wait till there is a solution for this problem.

yunle said:
I have seen a lot of people including myself had their phone ****ed up by downgrading 2.3.4 to 2.3.2 and root. I suggest you to wait till there is a solution for this problem.
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Do u want to experiement? I ll flash back mine, i m still at 2.3.3 generic uk... I ll upload u my battery Stats and build.prop? Anyone tried this and report if this works? I ll flash .145 global as it supports OTA as i heard...
Have u taught of copy/paste system folders one by one from good phone to bad one .
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shtreber said:
Do u want to experiement? I ll flash back mine, i m still at 2.3.3 generic uk... I ll upload u my battery Stats and build.prop? Anyone tried this and report if this works? I ll flash .145 global as it supports OTA as i heard...
Have u taught of copy/paste system folders one by one from good phone to bad one .
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I am tired of flashing my phone back and forth and getting really frustrated. So I went to SE, told them the phone was dead and play dumb. They gave me back the phone with a new motherboard. Now I am using 2.3.3 4.0.A.2.368 HK ROM

From 2.3.4 to 2.3.2/2.3.3, try this:
There is no problem with UK.184 -> Root and OTA to .368 (no need remove battery even).
Also no problem if I want 2.3.4 again, then I flash Nordic_Telia branded.238
-Tried two times already, cause I couldn't decied which one I wanted.
Hope it helps

2.3.4 OTA is now available for generic world

wats ur build number ?

Yeah... I m goin back to .181 tonight...
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bradgh said:
wats ur build number ?
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What do u need build number for? If u put number number of generic global u will be possible to do OTA?
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right now I have
2.3.3 / 3.0.1.A.0.145
I will flash back to 2.3.2 generic world, root, then ota back to 2.3.4

shtreber said:
What do u need build number for? If u put number number of generic global u will be possible to do OTA?
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I want to know is whether the generic global 181 in this link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1115542
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grat_master said:
right now I have
2.3.3 / 3.0.1.A.0.145
I will flash back to 2.3.2 generic world, root, then ota back to 2.3.4
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Are you sure that updates are provided as OTA for the global generics?

grat_master said:
2.3.4 OTA is now available for generic world
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Source?
And a .ftf file download link if you may have in hand would be nice

eladkoren1 said:
Source?
And a .ftf file download link if you may have in hand would be nice
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See in 2.3.4 thread. I think i saw it there. There was somene who said its available by ota.
And .ftf is here in xda, search for it...
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Yes, it is available now OTA with Root (happy), but I want to argue about people calling it Generic_World firmware all the time here on xda, it is Nordic!
There is no World region firmware as far as I know?

well I flashed back to 2.3.2, rooted, and now I want to OTA, and can't connect to download ! says : impossible to download now, try later.
I don't know whats the problem now.
also the ota update is only 44mb.

grat_master said:
well I flashed back to 2.3.2, rooted, and now I want to OTA, and can't connect to download ! says : impossible to download now, try later.
I don't know whats the problem now.
also the ota update is only 44mb.
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Yes, same here, too many people trying and server is getting sad.
Keep pressing the update button a few times, it worked for me.
But now happy rooted 2.3.4 with locked bootloader.
Ps. Please stop calling it Generic_World though!

datagubben said:
Yes, it is available now OTA with Root (happy), but I want to argue about people calling it Generic_World firmware all the time here on xda, it is Nordic!
There is no World region firmware as far as I know?
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Finally, which region is ready for OTA? nordic or generic global ?
plz answer

whats the best 2.3.2 firmware to start with ?
ps : i'm sorry naming it generic world, but my ftf file says : LT15i 3.0.A.2.181_Generic_World.ftf ...

Related

19.07.2011 - new update apparently ?

Just turned on wifi to do some random stuff on internet, and the moment it connected it announced that there's a new update available - anyone got any info regarding the new update ?
What is your currently version installed?
3.0.1.A.0.145
could u post the new update version?
Have a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133215
i have the 2.3.3 generic rom, couldnt find any new update =/
refract said:
3.0.1.A.0.145
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So what is the new installed version?
Just came home and checked, PC companion states that it's 3.0.1.A.0.146
Haven't updated yet though.
Wonder if we all going to get it then
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Seeing I have some important data that I don't want erased ( and I'm too lazy to back it up ), I'll pass on this update until other users report exactly what's in it.
And as for you who got .146, another user already uploaded rooted img, be sure to thank him.
uiqjirka said:
Rooted System image FOR LT15i 3.0.1.A.0.146 Global Generic
https://rapidshare.com/files/245892538/system.rar
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[Q] 2.3.4 OTA for Xperia Arc India

Greetings , I urgently require some help frm someone who knws something, I have got my arc replaced by SE after the 0% battery problem and the firmware is 2.3.3(4.0.1.A.0.283) my question is do u know for sure if there has been an OTA release for 2.3.4(4.0.A.2.368) for India. If it has been released then my neither SEUS nor OTA is showing, and also if anyone knows for sure if there is a link on this forum can someone guide me to it. I have searched but couldn't come up with it Thank u all in advance
P.S: I have a locked bootloader
Just install the global generic using the flash tool.
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XperienceD said:
Just install the global generic using the flash tool.
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Now that was something that I am wanting to avoid until I got the correct answer....any tips XperienceD
rubenswing said:
Now that was something that I am wanting to avoid until I got the correct answer....any tips XperienceD
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17721750&postcount=6
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17721750&postcount=6
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17747976&postcount=24
I have just been told that the update for India will be rolling out somewhere near the end of October and the first week of November....hoping for the best
rubenswing said:
any tips XperienceD
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Just install the global generic using the flash tool.
I'm from India too..I got the update via OTA 2 days before..I think not every device get it at the same time..just wait for the OTA that can be released for your mobile too.If you cant wait Flash the 2.3.4 generic using flashtool..Hope it helps..
imranfarookj said:
I'm from India too..I got the update via OTA 2 days before..I think not every device get it at the same time..just wait for the OTA that can be released for your mobile too.If you cant wait Flash the 2.3.4 generic using flashtool..Hope it helps..
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AFAIK the update is not for a particular device but for a particular region, so if they have released for India then all devices here running the generic firmware that came with the phone would be getting the OTA notification...I wonder how did u get it? Did u flash another firmware after u purchased the arc or did u have the generic one that came installed on the phone?

[Q] Downgrade my arc s from ics to gingerbread.

I recently upgraded my arc s to ICS beta. Since it has no bluetooth wifi or the android market, i want to downgrade it back to Gingerbread. Can some one please help? ps. stupid me did not make any backup before upgrading..
Thank You.
Have you tried the Official ICS yet? Maybe it will resolve some of the issues you were having.
If you really want to downgrade though, all you have to do is flash the respective ftf file using flashtool. You'll find lots of guides/resources for this in the development section.
I dd not try the official. where can i find it? i installed beta only.
thank you.
smokified said:
I dd not try the official. where can i find it? i installed beta only.
thank you.
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This is the best ROM, and it is official ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515148
If you want to get back to GINGERBREAD just flash this ROM, IT is awesome
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325640
PD: Just remenber to have unlocked your bootloader and flash the respective kernel for each ROM
If this was usseful press "THANKS"
You can get the Official ICS here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598052
Thank you very much. I flashed the official ICS.
Gingerbread is the best..
Where do i find the official Gingerbread ROM. Plz give the link. Thanx
I Cannot download the rom....plz help
The links times out after 30 sec and says the source file couldnt b detected
anubhav.m said:
The links times out after 30 sec and says the source file couldnt b detected
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http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
Enjhoy!
press thanks if i helped
firmware .42 will be very helpful
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Enjhoy!
press thanks if i helped
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Sir I need the Xperia Arc S GB .ftf file P.S. that the firmware is not having .62 firmware. .42 will be very helpful....Thanxxxxxx
anubhav.m said:
Sir I need the Xperia Arc S GB .ftf file P.S. that the firmware is not having .62 firmware. .42 will be very helpful....Thanxxxxxx
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if u are trying to say u need the .42 ftf then its in the same link, just scroll down and look for : 4.0.2.A.0.42
Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716)
india generic hardly matters as Central Europe i believe is the same as if u flash this via flash tools. then as the phone will start u will on top get the language "hindi" option aswell or india "english" .. you can root this, then update via wifi to .62 n u will still have root
if u have unlocked ur bootloader make sure u have locked it so u be able to update to .62 via wifi

[Q] Root LT28i 6.1.E.3.7?

Good afternoon. How do I get to Root LT28i 6.1.E.3.7? Can anyone make a backup of clean firmware whith Root? In the zip file?
Zappa68 said:
Good afternoon. How do I get to Root LT28i 6.1.E.3.7? Can anyone make a backup of clean firmware whith Root? In the zip file?
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Flash .68 and root it then OTA update to 3.7. It will keep root. Its only a 14mb update.
Spectre51 said:
Flash .68 and root it then OTA update to 3.7. It will keep root. Its only a 14mb update.
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I know the way. But I failed. I 68 firmware download here: http://narod.ru/disk/63646396001.3f6ef29f6566b1930657976aa386244b/LT28i_6.1.E.2.68_CN.ftf.html or here: http://yadi.sk/d/fRBtL6Ny0hl5K China or Hong Kong. After installing the firmware 68 does not update OTA. What could be wrong?
Zappa68 said:
I know the way. But I failed. I 68 firmware download here: http://narod.ru/disk/63646396001.3f6ef29f6566b1930657976aa386244b/LT28i_6.1.E.2.68_CN.ftf.html or here: http://yadi.sk/d/fRBtL6Ny0hl5K China or Hong Kong. After installing the firmware 68 does not update OTA. What could be wrong?
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Use the one I posted in the stock firmware downloads thread in the dev section
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Spectre51 said:
Use the one I posted in the stock firmware downloads thread in the dev section
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Thank you for the great wizard Merlin! :good: Now it worked!!! :laugh: You've been very helpful. I could not understand what was happening. Thank you again.
HELP
Hey Spectre 51 i need a bit of ur help . i rooted .28 as i couldn't root the 6.1.e.3.7 version so now i've a rooted .28 firmware and now i want to update to 6.1.e.3.7 and not jellybean is there any way of doing that without losing root because OTA won't update it to an old version it automatically shows the jellly bean version.
sahilnutty said:
Hey Spectre 51 i need a bit of ur help . i rooted .28 as i couldn't root the 6.1.e.3.7 version so now i've a rooted .28 firmware and now i want to update to 6.1.e.3.7 and not jellybean is there any way of doing that without losing root because OTA won't update it to an old version it automatically shows the jellly bean version.
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Look for the eroot program in the forums here to root 3.7. I'll see if I can find the link later if you can't find it.
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Thanks and More,..........
Spectre51 said:
Look for the eroot program in the forums here to root 3.7. I'll see if I can find the link later if you can't find it.
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Thanks a lot man i figured that out but now how do i install recovery ??? i tried recovery for xperia ion v4 but it doesnt do anything. it shows process finished but when i reboot my phone then on tapping th sony logo nothing comes up.
Tap the Sony icon while it is showing repeatedly,you will enter the cwm recovery
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[Q] i cant update my rooted sony xperia s ? ?

first off all my english is not good so am sorry but i will try to explain
i cant update my rooted sony xperia s from the official update from sony he told me you have to use windows 32bit but i have 64
and i use android version 4.0.4 and my phone is get too slow ,,,, and i didnt Benefit any thing from rooting my phone
still need mony when i try to dawinlod somethings from googleplay
is rooting dosent work in all country cuz am from libya ?
plz help me cuz am thinking to sell it ....
jetset1990 said:
first off all my english is not good so am sorry but i will try to explain
i cant update my rooted sony xperia s from the official update from sony he told me you have to use windows 32bit but i have 64
and i use android version 4.0.4 and my phone is get too slow ,,,, and i didnt Benefit any thing from rooting my phone
still need mony when i try to dawinlod somethings from googleplay
is rooting dosent work in all country cuz am from libya ?
plz help me cuz am thinking to sell it ....
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Yes you can update it...... But you will lose root.
I need to clear some thing for you, rooting does not give you access to download apps free from Google Play. So you should remember that also. I am saying this because you said so-
i didnt Benefit any thing from rooting my phone
still need mony when i try to dawinlod somethings from googleplay
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Oh and please don't post links to cracked apps or wares sites. Mods are very strict about this. If you are unhappy with stock ICS, just go to the development section and check out some custom ROMs. And please be patient - JB is coming in May.
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auni said:
I need to clear some thing for you, rooting does not give you access to download apps free from Google Play. So you should remember that also. I am saying this because you said so-
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thanks for explaing that to me bro
Jackmax32 said:
Yes you can update it...... But you will lose root.
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ok how can i updateing my phone without losing root ?
abcdjdj said:
Oh and please don't post links to cracked apps or wares sites. Mods are very strict about this. If you are unhappy with stock ICS, just go to the development section and check out some custom ROMs. And please be patient - JB is coming in May.
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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ok thanks : ) and whats jb jill brack ? whats the benefit or diffrent of using jb ?
jetset1990 said:
ok how can i updateing my phone without losing root ?
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For that, you have to flash a pre rooted rom using flash tool.... If you are planning on upgrading to ICS firmware, no need of flashing pre - rooted rom.. Every ICS firmware on Xperia S can be rooted easily (1 minute work).. So update you phone using PC companion or flashtool and then root it...
jetset1990 said:
ok thanks : ) and whats jb jill brack ? whats the benefit or diffrent of using jb ?
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Root is completely different from jailbreak...
There is no jailbreak for Android...
In Android JB means 'Jelly Bean' aka android 4.1
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