I want to flash my Xperia Arc with the 2.3.3 xLoud update and with 2.3.4 afterwards.
I have two questions regarding the flashing;
1. Will flashing delete my installed apps and other files?
2. There are two versions available for flashing with 2.3.3; one is UK generic and the other one is Global generic. I've seen reports that the Global generic version has some 3G and WiFi problems......so is there any problem if I flash with UK generic?
NOTE: I have brought my handset from India and am living here as well.
Thanks in advance!
The guides are quite clear, so pick one and flash it.
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ok.....
okay, this almost answers my query
Now, installing a rom like cyanogen mod performs a hard reset and delets everything on the phone.
So will flashing my arc with the se firmware also perform a hard reset or will my apps, contacts etc. still remain?
Just unthick "wipe userdata" in FlashTool and you'll keep everything.
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Yoy didn't say what's your current version.
Just don't downgrade if you are on 2.3.4 already or u'll f*ck ur phone.
You can downgrade, but with special method.
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any way rooting my Xperia PLAY R800i? running 2.3.3
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i cant believe your asking this...there is a sticky in the development section...look in the dev section to get 2.3.3 -_______-
at least be friendly to him..
use the downgrade-root-OTA method..
I want to keep all My files
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Possible with 2.3.4?
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Only way for 2.3.3+ is to unlock the bootloader, however then you won't be able to update and have to resort to flashing new kernels in like the Doom Kernel.
There are loads of info around at the forum. Check the Development section for the XPlay!
I was on 2.3.3 I rooted with a pre-rooted ROM, I then wanted the new update with the Xloud and new home screen (still no new market though :/) and to do so, I flashed a ROM of the new update, and then installed Doom kernel, If you want to unlock your bootloader I reccomend this method. You can always relock bootloader after and have you're warranty? (in theory)
Using the official bootloader unlocking method will wipe your phone. I think using Alejandrissimo bootloader unlock method will not wipe your phone (not 100% sure tho better asking him) its not free aswell (for Alejandrissimo's method).
Other than that the only way to keep root on anything 2.3.2+ (with a locked bootloader) is to update using ota. So you will have to downgrade to 2.3.2 > root > then ota update. But downgrading to 2.3.2 will wipe your phone.
When flashing you can untick the "wipe user data" box and your apps will remian but your phone will FC on mostly everything. Its possible tho to root then make backups of the apps and data (on 2.3.2) then reflash (to wipe your phone clean) > root > ota and finally reinstall your apps and their data once on the latest fw rooted. There is always a risk tho that not everything will be restored fully so its up to you. See this thread since Fokezy had some success with the above method
I would ask Alejandrissimo first and if you dont keep your apps after unlocking you will have to do as i have described above to keep your apps on the latest fw.
First of all sorry to open a new thread but I've been reading a lot and can't find clear answers to my questions.
I have a Taiwanese R800i, retail not locked to any carrier, running 4.0.A.2.368 (2.3.3)
I already unlocked the bootloader to root my phone with 2.3.4, but the requirements to do that is that I'm already running stock SE 4.0.2.A.0.42 FW and because I unlocked my bootloader I can't use PC Companion to upgrade to 2.3.4 anymore.
How do I know which firmware version of to use 4.0.2.A.0.42 NA/UK/TW?
(TW version is not available in XDA forums anymore, dead link)
Are they safe to use even though I'm in Taiwan? I really don't know the difference between them.
I do know I can get the Chinese input running with Touchpal but:
What else do I lose? Only bloatware? (that's the reason I want to root on the first place)
As far as I know any version should be fine, but make sure you flash R800i firmware and not r800at.
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kupo5131 said:
As far as I know any version should be fine, but make sure you flash R800i firmware and not r800at.
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So the only thing I need to worry about is whether the FW is for GSM or CDMA?
I am sorry if this is in the wrong place, but i could not find a pro specific forum.
Anyway i have a potentially huge problem. I tried to install CyonagenMod 9 on my phone but now it just shows a black screen.
I had previously applied the official SE ICS update(build 4.1.b.0.431, i think), but it was really draining my battery and decided to try CyonagenMod.
Everything was going smoothly i unlocked the bootloader, then i flashed the boot.img and restarted the phone but nothing happened.
Is it because these instructions were meant for 2.3.x? Or something else?
And is my phone permanently damaged because of this?
Thanks for the help.
genericuser72 said:
I am sorry if this is in the wrong place, but i could not find a pro specific forum.
Anyway i have a potentially huge problem. I tried to install CyonagenMod 9 on my phone but now it just shows a black screen.
I had previously applied the official SE ICS update(build 4.1.b.0.431, i think), but it was really draining my battery and decided to try CyonagenMod.
Everything was going smoothly i unlocked the bootloader, then i flashed the boot.img and restarted the phone but nothing happened.
Is it because these instructions were meant for 2.3.x? Or something else?
And is my phone permanently damaged because of this?
Thanks for the help.
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1.Does the flashing of the kernel went smoothly? Does it says "0 bad blocks encountered?" if not, maybe ur pc does not have some of the drivers needed to flash the kernel. This can be resolved by downloading and installing the appropriate drivers.
2.try flashing ur phone with stock sony .ftf firmware using flashtool.(doesnt matter its 2.3 or 4.0) and then try again installing cm9 rom if u wnt to
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maliceomalice said:
1.Does the flashing of the kernel went smoothly? Does it says "0 bad blocks encountered?" if not, maybe ur pc does not have some of the drivers needed to flash the kernel. This can be resolved by downloading and installing the appropriate drivers.
2.try flashing ur phone with stock sony .ftf firmware using flashtool.(doesnt matter its 2.3 or 4.0) and then try again installing cm9 rom if u wnt to
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Yes kernel flashing wents smoothly 0 bad blocks.
I tried what you suggested and got my phone to work again. Then tried to install CM9 again, but got the same result as before.
There's a separate pro version for CM9. Are you flashing the arc version instead?
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xtacy! said:
There's a separate pro version for CM9. Are you flashing the arc version instead?
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No i am sure it is the right one. The developmenname for pro is iyokan and it says that on the zip file i am using.
cm-9.0.0-RC1-iyokan
Oh, did you flash the Officiall CM9? The Kernel is Broken, use FXP CM9 Kernel.
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Hey everyone,
i'm having some problems with my xperia arc. I tried to install cm9 by following a tutorial on youtube named: [HOW-TO] Install Cyanogenmod 9 RC1 on Xperia arc & arc S [HD & HQ]. (can't post the link because i'm new)
I flashed my device using his rom and now it won't start up. Basically, it just shows a black screen and the background-light is on. It's probably because i didn't reset my device before flashing.
How do i get my phone working again? I prefer to go back to the stock software, because i'm too noobish for this anyway.
thanks
If your bootloader is locked, you can use SEUS to help you restore the stock software.
Likewise, you can use flashtool to flash a ftf file of the stock firmware.
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any one plz tell me last night i flashed baseband 56 for Blend miui should i change baseband for another Custom Rom?
Using Xperia Arc S
For Gb Roms - Baseband 64 is recommended
For ICS/JB Roms - Baseband 77 is recommended.
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No! Baseband is basicly to do with making phone calls mms etc (short explanation) you do not have to change it for every rom unless the Dev recommends a particular baseband or you have communication problems.I have probably changed mine twice in the last year.:good:
Am stuck
i dont Know Y. i was using Baseband 64 earlier tonight. then this dude recomende 56 kernel for his rom. i did.
now am flashing 64,72,77,83 every time its Giving me an error
That's why I have only changedmine twice in a year I would return to stock and start from the beginning :fingers-crossed:
this means av to move back to stock by repairing my phone by PC companion and then Root it again and install custom Rom?
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this means av to move back to stock by repairing my phone by PC companion and then Root it again and install custom Rom?
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Do not use PC companion if your bootloader is unlocked this can brick your phone
Oh God i was about to.use it last night then i forgot.
PlZ suggestme something my bl is unlocked
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I'm not a expert on basebands I try to stick to same one unless I have major problems.I understand you need to flash the libs zip file with cwm included with basebands and also obviously flash your ftf baseband file.Also use the latest version of flashtool follow this link for basebands you probably been there already but it as the basebands plus lib files Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688049 :fingers-crossed:If not do more research maybe return to stock Also read this Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1382657 Also update a guy in another thread had same problem and used old version of flashtoool Quote " Problem solved with flashtool 0.6.8.0" you could try that version as well.