A quick question: i have a rooted r800i and a UK generic 2.3.4. I'm planing on unlocking my bootlodaer, but if SE releases an ICS update for my XPlay in the next few months, I wont be able to update via OTA nor PCcompanion.
Then, Will I have to wait for someone to post the official ICS on the forums or use custom ROMs my whole lifetime?
Note than Wotanservers never let me use their updater for free (maybe because i'm from Bosnia...)
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So what? Before SE releases the version in YOUR COUNTRY - you'll get it here. So it's even faster.
Yeah, you have right ^_^
Ciao locked bootlader!
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I got the R800x, , and I really want the themes on it, without using an app Is there any way to get the new updates on my Xperia?
Unlock your phone and flash the global generic firmware
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I heard the R800x is hard to root
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Delons said:
I heard the R800x is hard to root
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Its not as easy as other phones, but it can be tricky the first time. After you do it once, you can do it in less than 10 minutes.
:S This is my second root, the first one being an easy LG Vortex
Well, lets not brick it.
I rooted mine it was easy at first. But make sure you double read
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Unlock your phone and flash the global generic firmware
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DO NOT DO THIS FOR THE LOVE OF BAUD!
Flashing the global generic firmware (R800i) onto the CDMA Verizon Xperia Play (R800x) will _BRICK_ your phone.
There are no official updates for the R800x yet. Firmware, OS, or otherwise.
As to ROMs, if you managed to unlock your bootloader, then yeah, you can root it, install other ROMs and do lots of other stuff. Currently there are a few CDMA compatible (R800x) ROMs, including the FreeXperia CM7 variant by Jerpelea and other wonderful devs. There are a few bugs here and there with all of them though at the moment. Once there are proper source pieces released by SE, some matching new firmware comes to the R800x (for the 4.x branch) or something else similar, I imagine many of those bugs will be smoothed out. As it is, trying to dev for the small audience on the R800x, which now has disparate firmware revisions and therefore possibly different kernel module hooks, API, drivers and capabilities... I can imagine it would be a little more than trying. Still they are making a very good effort at it.
Just updated to 2.3.3 today on my R800x. I did lose root and I forgot to relock bootloader but i got it straight with a bit of reading. (RELOCK BOOTLOADER) before accepting update. Now i am unlocked and rerooted now its time to tinker
Hi everyone, i just bought a Xperia Arc and its currently running Android 2.3.2
My questions are:
1 - Which is the latest version update for Xperia Arc ?
2 - I tried to look for an update using the "Sony Ericson PC Companion" but it says that there is no avaible update. Why is it happening?
3 - The fact that my carrier is "VIVO" (From Brasil) means i can´t update my Phone?
4 - Is there any "Safe" (I know every way may brick your phone,i´ve flashed tons of custom roms on galaxy phones) way to update it to the latest version (or at least to 2.3.3 where i´ve seen some cool features) without breaking my 3G connection with my carrier ?
5 - I Know ICS is going to be released for our phones,but,will the update be Global or Carrier-by-Carrier like ?
Thanks in advance for any help/answers.
I will stay tuned here !
Flash with flash tool.
Debrand it with generic 2.3.4
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Can i flash a "Global" Rom that works in every country,with every carrier ?
That would solve my issue,if theres any 2.3.4 (Which i found to be the latest version) rom (STOCK ROM,not CUSTOM) that i can flash safely.
Waiting for answers.
Where are you developers ?
Read the stickys.
Search for flashtool and read how to use it.
Then search for 2.3.4 generic world and flash it with tool above.
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electrash said:
Search for flashtool and read how to use it.
Then search for 2.3.4 generic world and flash it with tool above.
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Is it already rooted?
Safe ?
Does 3G Works with worldwide carriers ?
No it's not rooted (well you can flash pre-rooted one)
Yes it is safe.
Yes 3g works.
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electrash said:
No it's not rooted (well you can flash pre-rooted one)
Yes it is safe.
Yes 3g works.
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Thanks,again.
Last one,do you mind linking me a "how to" guide so i can follow it?
I´ve found this on on Youtube,but im not sure if its the same step-by-step: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74
Also,Flashing this global rom,will prevent some apps from SE like TrackID to work or whatever ?
I´ve read it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
Look in general and devs section, there are tutorials.
Im on phone so i cant copy/paste link to it.
Someone will give you link,or ask flo95 for it.
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Hi just wondered if anyone had a workaround to get the skygo app working on the Xperia arc or if this is even possible
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They've been doing some work here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506967
Haven't tried it since ics beta came out so don't know how far they've got. I had the app working, but only sky news due to unlocked bl.
sinkster©
I installed it from the following link the day after launch and have had it working since then.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22787449&postcount=406
At that time it was not working on rooted phones. If you haven't got a stock OS you may want to read the whole thread and see if they've cracked it yet.
Cheers I shall go for a read now
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Sony Xperia S
The .apk on this page works on the New Xperia S
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22787449&postcount=406
Thanks
I only get the news channel to work the rest don't load, reading through I think you need to use stock kernel and Rom :-(
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Skygo test
On my xperia arc I can get the test version to work, but not the latest release.
My arc is stock rom (4.0.2.A.0.62) and not rooted and boot loader is locked
Can I inctall ICS on my xperia play with 2.3.2 (rooted locked bootloader)? Some websites say you have to have android 2.3.4 (latest update) in order to do so. Thanks
sonyxperiaplayer said:
Can I inctall ICS on my xperia play with 2.3.2 (rooted locked bootloader)? Some websites say you have to have android 2.3.4 (latest update) in order to do so. Thanks
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I wanna say that you would need an ICS kernel , which you would need to unlock your BL for.. and the system on your phone wont matter, since ICS isn't official on our plays your will need to instal a custom Rom which will overwrite everything anyway
Thanks
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But if I am installing an official ics Rom (released by Sony Ericsson) would I have to do that too?
thanks anyway
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Well I did some reading and I think you will need an unlocked BL and at least be on the .42 firmware, 2.3.4 like you originally posted. I know there are a few ICS roms that work in the developer section. But I think for the official beta release your gonna wanna follow what Sony said.
Edit: looks like you have to fastboot a boot.img and userdata.img and system.img
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You'll be able to get ICS without an unlocked bootloader once the official update is released, since the official releases can be made into files for flashtool.
Aside from the fact it'll be done through SEUS.
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Hi - wifey has an Xperia Arc S (unbranded UK). Its still running gingerbread .... is this right ? Checking for updates says that its on the latest version but I keep hearing that Arc S users are on 4.0.3 and even 4.0.4.
She is on 1254-1957.
She wont let me flash any custom ROMs
Don't know way
But you can use flashtool to flash stock rom too
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Cheers. Definitely on 2.3.4
She gets scared when I start tinkering with phones
wilbur-force said:
Cheers. Definitely on 2.3.4
She gets scared when I start tinkering with phones
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My wife is the same she won't let me near her phone... In her words,I am always needing to restore backups why? Because of some mod update etc.
As regard your main question it could be because of the phone carrier, not releasing an update.
I have t-mobile arc and they haven't updated to ics according to pc companion always shows I have latest software, but flashtools will upgrade if you can convince her to let you.
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My wife is the same she won't let me near her phone... In her words,I am always needing to restore backups why? Because of some mod update etc.
As regard your main question it could be because of the phone carrier, not releasing an update.
I have t-mobile arc and they haven't updated to ics according to pc companion always shows I have latest software, but flashtools will upgrade if you can convince her to let you.
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Thanks. Its unbranded (carphone warehouse).
Flash Tools ? is this a Sony thing or an XDA thing ? Ive been flashing Samsung/HTC/ASUS stuff for years but Sony is new to me
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Thanks. Its unbranded (carphone warehouse).
Flash Tools ? is this a Sony thing or an XDA thing ? Ive been flashing Samsung/HTC/ASUS stuff for years but Sony is new to me
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Flashtool is an software mainly made for the xperia x10 but works (i think) on all xperia 2011 devices. Makes my life much easier
You can read about it here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
It's made by two guys from xda.
Also, if you need any help using it i will help you to get started