I'm being a noob here. Ive been meaning to ask this question under the thread it appears that my number of posts is not enough, obviously. The tool says it supports xperia play R800. Does this mean it supports mine which is R800i?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
Thanks
acehazard said:
I'm being a noob here. Ive been meaning to ask this question under the thread it appears that my number of posts is not enough, obviously. The tool says it supports xperia play R800. Does this mean it supports mine which is R800i?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
Thanks
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R800 is the collective term for all regional xperia plays, i = europe x = ??? i think america or canada not really sure on the regions
So yeah... r800i is covered
I= international, X= verizon, A= Canada, Brazil, AT= at&t
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Thanks for clearing that out. One more question though, it wasnt really clear from the post if it supports 2.3.3. So does it mean ill have to downgrade to 2.3.2 before using that version of flashtool?
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Flashtool flashes any version of a ROM why would it flash one version?
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As the title says, what is the difference?
Just wondering which one I should install.
I read over in the arc section that .283 is for Nordic countries and .42 is the rest of the world
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Yes, they're virtually the same. Though I'd go with version 4.0.2.A.0.42 because it's just a more generic version (I think?). Really, whichever one works for you is fine because they're both being supported by devs as the most recent version...
Ok. Thank you both for your help.
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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does it matter if i got r800a instead of r800i?
because every guide i see for this phone is for R800i and i have r800a if i use rom or root guides for the I version will it work on my version??
same question and...
can we flash a r800i firmware in our r800a? is there any difference between the firmwares (for example something doesn't work)?
ok r800a is North Amerca, but what does it mean for features?
They are both gsm phones and both the firmwares are made for gsm radio so they will work with no problem on either the r800a or r800i. I've got an r800a running r800i firmware it works perfectly. The features are pretty much the exact same the only real difference is in the bloatware
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Ya the only real difference between the two is that the r800a supports a very more frequencies than the r800i (namely the 3g used in North America)
I've just bought a R800a (live in americas...) and the SEUS and PCCompanion refuse to update the phone to 2.3.4
when i first used the phone it said there was an update, i was expecting to get the latest version but it installed the 2.3.3 android version.
as this is a brand new phone, i did not root or flash it yet. actually i bought it because my girlfriend's Xperia NEO updated to 2.3.4 like a charm, then i tough "oh, all xperias must be using the latest android before ICS goes out". :-\
does anyone have a r800i to confirm if it will upgrade to 2.3.4 using sony tools? thanks!
Hi everyone, I have a Xperia Play R800a
Firmware: Stock SE 4.0.2.A.0.42
Im from Costa Rica and in my country I use CDMA(3G) & GSM
I have unlocked the bootloader, so I want to install some Kernel or ROM.
Which Kernel or ROM can advise me?
I dont want to make a change and screw my device haha cuz I dont have money to buy another =P
Thanks.
Any rom/kernel for the r800a/at/i gsm xperia play.
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Spectre51 said:
Any rom/kernel for the r800a/at/i gsm xperia play.
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Really? Nothing happens if I install something build from R800i or any other model?
And the GSM at the begin of the posts, dont gonna leave me without CDMA?
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I don't think it matters. I used to have a stock r800at but I installed TrueAncestor v. 1.4b and it changed it to an r800i. I haven't seen any problems in the month I've used it!
Falsh the enhanced version of stock rom .58 and after flashing your r800a will become r800i. Then flash doom kernel through fastboot. Then search for any gingerbread rom and flash through CWM. Thats all.
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Yep, they work perfectly in Latin America, just make sure to do a nandroid (full backup) and you should be fine, then you can test every ROM out there with a backup to rely on and roll back if necessary.
So I have used off and on the R800x UK ROM 2.3.3 and really enjoy it. But I am trying to remember what was different abou that ROM that let r800x users use it.. as our is CDMA and that one was GSM or based off GSM..
Anyways....wonering if its jsut a baseband issue, is it possible to then flash UK 2.3.4 and just flash Verizon basebands...? I am sure I have it all wrong... whihc i why I am asking it here.
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So I have used off and on the R800x UK ROM 2.3.3 and really enjoy it. But I am trying to remember what was different abou that ROM that let r800x users use it.. as our is CDMA and that one was GSM or based off GSM..
Anyways....wonering if its jsut a baseband issue, is it possible to then flash UK 2.3.4 and just flash Verizon basebands...? I am sure I have it all wrong... whihc i why I am asking it here.
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For whatever reason .145 (iirc) had a hidden bonus of liking R800x. None have since
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jgregoryj1 said:
So I have used off and on the R800x UK ROM 2.3.3 and really enjoy it. But I am trying to remember what was different abou that ROM that let r800x users use it.. as our is CDMA and that one was GSM or based off GSM..
Anyways....wonering if its jsut a baseband issue, is it possible to then flash UK 2.3.4 and just flash Verizon basebands...? I am sure I have it all wrong... whihc i why I am asking it here.
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The UK version has mediascape UI and timescape UI
Verizons 2.3.3 was vanilla gingerbread, I was told verizons 2.3.3 is pretty much a striped down version of the UK 2.3.3, of course with the added verizon bloatware