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[Q] Custom ROM (4.0.2.A.0.42)

Hi everyone, I refleshed to 4.0.2.A.42 from .62 and did everything so that I would install any custom rom later. I rooted it and installed CWM which works 100% perfect. But the problem is I don't know which custom rom I should install, please advice anything, hope it helps others too.

giorgobiani554 said:
Hi everyone, I refleshed to 4.0.2.A.42 from .62 and did everything so that I would install any custom rom later. I rooted it and installed CWM which works 100% perfect. But the problem is I don't know which custom rom I should install, please advice anything, hope it helps others too.
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Actually most of the roms are based on .62 firmware. Imo arconium is the best gingerbread custom Rom out there.
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Thanks for reply but, to root .62 its very tricky

If you use a custom kernel it will be pre-rooted.
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giorgobiani554 said:
Thanks for reply but, to root .62 its very tricky
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if you flash doomerkernal or advanced stock at .62 it will be rooted

giorgobiani554 said:
Thanks for reply but, to root .62 its very tricky
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Mate use the recovry method to root .62 or flash a pre rooted .62
Just check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
Its the key to 'FUEL THE DROID'
If you think I helped you in any way or other please hit the thanks button!!!
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Really helped man, thanks

giorgobiani554 said:
Really helped man, thanks
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Glad i could help....please dont forget to hit the thanks button!!!
It will 'FUEL THE DROID'
If you think I helped you in any way or other please hit the thanks button!!!
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I've been using IceLite Beta which is ICS based, and it's pretty awesome.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1517136
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I'm future photographer so I'm using Arc camera quite alot, so I need ROM where camera works

giorgobiani554 said:
I'm future photographer so I'm using Arc camera quite alot, so I need ROM where camera works
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The Camera quality of ICElite is Way better than all Gb Roms imo
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wayne850 said:
The Camera quality of ICElite is Way better than all Gb Roms imo
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is it available for xperia pro..?

I am on .62 at the minute, I want to get back to .42 and then root my arc s, could some kind soul point me in the right direction, I have searched already but find it a bit confusing.

jag233 said:
I am on .62 at the minute, I want to get back to .42 and then root my arc s, could some kind soul point me in the right direction, I have searched already but find it a bit confusing.
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Just visit this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314 and download .42 firmware and flash it with flashtools and the best part is that it can be rooted easily with flashtools itself!
Dont forget to hit thanks!!!
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cheers mate, just found this!

jag233 said:
cheers mate, just found this!
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Glad i could help!
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[q] How to downgrade from ICS to gingerbread

Hi,
I have looked around the forum and read a few threads about downgrading. I just need to make sure that my understandings are correct before I decide to flash it.
1- download flashtool, 6.x version because the 8.x version only works on ICS.
2- download ftf for gingerbread, im trying to downgrade to .42 for root, would there be any complications regarding the 0% battery issue?
Do note that im on stock ics with root now, what risks do I have with flashing now?
Also, if I bring the phone to a Sony store, would they be able to flash the .42 version? Or would they just flash the latest gingerbread version ?
Thank you for the advice
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Hy ! Your method is correct ! .42 not cause 0% (tested me too)
Downgarde from ics with root not have any risk! Pc companion use it to(like flashtool)
In the sony store very likely that they will give you ICS or the latest GB (not .42) .
I have done this many times and no harm(From rooted ICS to .42)
If j help you please hit thanx !!!

Any link for the ftf file? I downloaded one last night but since it wasnt from xda, I have reserves about it.
Edit: also, do I have to enable anything on flash tool? I read about no final verification check or something. What needs to be checked off on flash tool?
Also, after I flash gb, can I do a pc companionship repair ?
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Lusterboi said:
Any link for the ftf file? I downloaded one last night but since it wasnt from xda, I have reserves about it.
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J will upload for you !

Whois J? Or did you mean to type I ?
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Lusterboi said:
Whois J? Or did you mean to type I ?
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Yes sorry .. I will upload for you
It need some time my upload speed not the best ..
If it writes flash aborted during the flash ..start again and when you selcet the FTF file on the site put a check mark to no final verification..
And finally uploaded : http://www.mediafire.com/?b2lef7nu2z1br9z
Don't forget to hit thanks !!!!

Lusterboi said:
Any link for the ftf file? I downloaded one last night but since it wasnt from xda, I have reserves about it.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=963

What about the wipe data and cache option? Do I have to enable that?
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[Q] Arc S stuck at sony logo... System reset without a software in SD card

Hi im new here. i need an expert opinion. Using xda forum i've recently rooted my friends arc s. everything went well and the phone was successfully rooted. plan was to upgrade it to ice bean. I performed system reset but accidently didnt load the new software zip.
now all i see is sony logo. Is the phone now bricked?? Is there any solution to restore the phone. i would really appreciate some help for this problem...
thanks
Hasan

Just flash any 4.0.4 fw via flashtools!
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FAdrums said:
Just flash any 4.0.4 fw via flashtools!
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Correct!..use newest flashtool...
Tips: doing nandroid backup before doing anything
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That's the standard operating procedure to safeguard your android and that's what I like my xperia arc s over my galaxy tab.
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Thanks
Many thanks to all ov you... Does anybody has link to the newest flash tool? where can i find it?
Thanks!
hasan

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12223467
There you go!
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FAdrums said:
Just flash any 4.0.4 fw via flashtools!
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FAdrums said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12223467
There you go!
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one more thing. could you tell me how to flash 4.0.4 firmware ? just need an example.. and if possible kindly provide me with any firmware file to start with. this forum is just full of high tech stuff and im unable to find anything at this beginner stage... :silly:
Thanks a bunch!!!

muhammad.hasan said:
one more thing. could you tell me how to flash 4.0.4 firmware ? just need an example.. and if possible kindly provide me with any firmware file to start with. this forum is just full of high tech stuff and im unable to find anything at this beginner stage... :silly:
Thanks a bunch!!!
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here you go dude(the method same with GB) !! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74

problem still not solved !!!
ok ive flashed with the new flash tool. it has its built in new fm for arc s.
i still see sony logo. nothing happened. please suggest what shud i do????? :crying:

muhammad.hasan said:
ok ive flashed with the new flash tool. it has its built in new fm for arc s.
i still see sony logo. nothing happened. please suggest what shud i do????? :crying:
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Just wait..first boot may take a more time...
By the way what is your bootloader status..is it locked or unlock..?
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dont know about boot loader status.... how do i find that out?

if i dont know the bootloader status then probably its locked ! any solution with a locked BL?
its been more than 10 minutes since the sony logo is displayed.

muhammad.hasan said:
if i dont know the bootloader status then probably its locked ! any solution with a locked BL?
its been more than 10 minutes since the sony logo is displayed.
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Its simple, have you unlocked it??
if yet...and you want to do this with all risk try to do this
Press dial phone
*#*#7378423#*#*....when it said Bootloader unlock : yes
Its mean u can unlock your bootloader..then go to this tutorial,remember you will avoid your guarante,but after that you can flash any amazing custom ROM...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12873655
Or if just want to keep on stock..I suggest you to reflash the stock rom/firmware..follow the instruction carefully..
EDIT : sorry..just forgot that u get bootloop
So just doing last step : reflash the firmware...
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AndriyeZ said:
Its simple, have you unlocked it??
if yet...and you want to do this with all risk try to do this
Press dial phone
*#*#7378423#*#*....when it said Bootloader unlock : yes
Its mean u can unlock your bootloader..then go to this tutorial,remember you will avoid your guarante,but after that you can flash any amazing custom ROM...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12873655
Or if just want to keep on stock..I suggest you to reflash the stock rom/firmware..follow the instruction carefully..
EDIT : sorry..just forgot that u get bootloop
So just doing last step : reflash the firmware...
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the problem is that the phone is stuck at sony logo. so i wont be able to unlock the bootloader as it needs the dial pad...
I have been flashing this phone with LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel.ftf but no progress is seen.
i dont have much info about bootloop and bootloader?
what instructions do i need to follow. could you guide me stepwise.
thanks a lot for the help you've been providing so far !

Try to flash ROM 4.0.4 which is compare with the kernel..looks like u just flash the kernel..
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AndriyeZ said:
Try to flash ROM 4.0.4 which is compare with the kernel..looks like u just flash the kernel..
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if my phone is stuck at sony logo, can i still flash a ROM? how will i enter into recovery mode?

muhammad.hasan said:
if my phone is stuck at sony logo, can i still flash a ROM? how will i enter into recovery mode?
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Absolutely...
I think thats why flashtool so usefull...its 100 % work...
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AndriyeZ said:
Absolutely...
I think thats why flashtool so usefull...its 100 % work...
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ok that sounds great... how do i do it? because whenever i select ROM for flash, the flashtool says that only ftf is acceptable. Kindly suggest ho do i do it. thanks

muhammad.hasan said:
ok that sounds great... how do i do it? because whenever i select ROM for flash, the flashtool says that only ftf is acceptable. Kindly suggest ho do i do it. thanks
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The stock ROM usually .tft file...so now try to search download stock ROM for 4.0.4 or 4.03 include those kernel...it is a tons this forum..try to use search engine...I can help u with the link but, can give u now..I have work...so be pation...search thread which give u download link..goodluck mate..
EDIT : I was using from this thread for my Arc S last time...read carefully the steps...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
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Thanks !
AndriyeZ said:
The stock ROM usually .tft file...so now try to search download stock ROM for 4.0.4 or 4.03 include those kernel...it is a tons this forum..try to use search engine...I can help u with the link but, can give u now..I have work...so be pation...search thread which give u download link..goodluck mate..
EDIT : I was using from this thread for my Arc S last time...read carefully the steps...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
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hi there i wanted to thank you for you help. i have successfully flashed my phone with the stock ROM... Thanks a lot!

[q] ics rom removal

Hi, i recently installed a the ICS stock rom, stock kernal and stock wifi modules or whatever its called.
but i want to remove everything and get the phone back to its original state on gingerbread. was just wondering how i go about doing this?
P.s i bought some new headphones, which dont work, ive read about an adapter i can buy, but will going back to gingerbread help with this?
thanks !

Just flash a FTF stock ROM
http://www.4shared.com/rar/t1c40Hsm/R800i_402A062__1253-4437_.html
Using flashtool, this will put you on stock GB!

iRhyiku said:
Just flash a FTF stock ROM
http://www.4shared.com/rar/t1c40Hsm/R800i_402A062__1253-4437_.html
Using flashtool, this will put you on stock GB!
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Okay cool, i'll try that asap! thanks!

CurtyB2212 said:
Okay cool, i'll try that asap! thanks!
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Make sure your phone is a r800i though
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Yeah it is, gona flash it in a bit
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iRhyiku said:
Just flash a FTF stock ROM
http://www.4shared.com/rar/t1c40Hsm/R800i_402A062__1253-4437_.html
Using flashtool, this will put you on stock GB!
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ive flashed it and im back to the old lay out, but now i dont see the superuser app, and also i cant uninstall many of the apps, including facebook.
whats happened??
if someone can recommend a GOOD ICS rom, i'll be glad to try it, i went back to GB beacuse of too many problems with the ICS STOCK

CurtyB2212 said:
ive flashed it and im back to the old lay out, but now i dont see the superuser app, and also i cant uninstall many of the apps, including facebook.
whats happened??
if someone can recommend a GOOD ICS rom, i'll be glad to try it, i went back to GB beacuse of too many problems with the ICS STOCK
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that flash took you completly back to stock so no more root access and all the bloatware has been added...is the flash to android 2.3.3 or 2.3.4????

crazymonkey05 said:
that flash took you completly back to stock so no more root access and all the bloatware has been added...is the flash to android 2.3.3 or 2.3.4????
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ohhhh jheez, so i have to root it again, what about my bootloader? and it says 2.3.4, why's that?

CurtyB2212 said:
ohhhh jheez, so i have to root it again, what about my bootloader? and it says 2.3.4, why's that?
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Well I ask this because 2.3.4 is unrootable unless you flash a pre-rooted kernel so if your BL is unlocked then flash a pre-rooted kernel and install CWM recovery then install your prefered ICS ROM or I would suggest JB then flash their kernel and you should be good
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Okay thanks for your help, any chance you can hook me up with the best rom and kernels to download?
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Ehh im using the ROM in my SIG and lupus kernel and they run beautifully
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Sorry which Rom are you using and what is Sig?
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Sig is his signature.... Look under his comment it says ROM slimbeam v3 and the kernel he is using

Ooh, sorry my bad, thanks
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I dont understand why u say "i'm using STOCK ICS"... what is STOCK ICS? Since Xperia Play never had an OFFICIAL STOCK ICS.
Anyway if u are having problem, probably u have Markphyton rom.
Advice: if u want a perfect ICS rom stable with 100% touchpad, use CM9.1

This is simple, just flash This 2.3.4 enhanced version, turn on USB debugging mode, then use SuperOneClick or flashtool to root it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591398
This will not help with your headphone jack issue, you will have to buy this adaptor: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-EC250-Headphones-Adaptor-1249-0456/dp/B009HW15UG/

Xperia ARC kernel files needed

HI
Im trying to ROOT and install custom Recovery on my ARC but
cant download files from ROOTING thread guide.
I need to flash 587 kernel first to root with DOOMLORD..
If anyone have easier method pls help,

Read the stickys.
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You obviously didn't read properly, you can't use. 587 kernel
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Sv: Xperia ARC kernel files needed
Im at unlocked bootloader and will flash cwm but didnt understand realy how. Hahah...
Downloaded all tools but cant root.
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bihslk said:
Downloaded all tools but cant root.
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More reading required then. root xperia arc

Flashed CWM kernel then installed custom ROM. Much easier...
Tnx for help

yeez people, why so rude?

sdk16420 said:
yeez people, why so rude?
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The same reason People start new threads about an existing topic that's been answered a million times already maybe. And what you call rude others called direct. Why you get short answers! (The Long Answer)

Kernel KTG 1.52
You can try with Kernel KTG 1.52 good luck!