I've just bought myself an Xperia Play from O2 and have started gathering the information to root it and flash generic firmware to it as it currently has O2 branded firmware on it (not sure of the version as it's been put away for Christmas now ).
Am curious / confused as to what the latest generic firmware is and where it originates from e.g. UK, Nordic etc.
I've read there is a 4.0.A.2.368 generic UK firmware update which adds xLoud, landscape homescreen amongst other things and theres also the 4.0.2.A.58 version here on XDA. Which is the latest and better??
Thanks in advance for any help
I vote the .58 one
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk
Take a look in the sticky. (Q&A)
think i must be behind alittle.....im on 4.0.2.A.0.42
ohwell
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Just got an ARC today and want to know how I can root the phone but I wish for it to be UK generic and not global like in the tutorials. Is it possible?
im also confused,,i came from uk generic and guides provide me a generic world would that cause any conflict?when ill be flashing it back to generic world 181?
help please..
Uk here, I always flash global with no issues.
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I know there would be no issues with global but I would prefer to have it as UK since when upates come I would have the correct basebands and so on? Or is arc updates different to x10?
whats is the diffrence between:
[Firmware] N.A Generic 2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.42
and
[FIRMWARE][UK GENERIC]R800i 4.0.2.A.0.42
what is NA and what is UK. what it means ?
plz help
NA = North America
UK = United Kingdom
i don't know the differences, someone???
Don't they work the same?
With the NA version you will have North American services + language, etc.
& Obviously with the UK it was made for use in the UK, for uk services.
i have UK should i replace to NA ?
The features are pretty much the same with differences in the bloatware. Both are built on gsm radios so both can be used.
firmware xperia play help
hi to day I manage to brick my phone with font changer so be careful if you use it.
any way I have now unbricked it and I have installed the new firmware 4.0.2.A.0.42 android version 2.3.4 r800i am getting an a message that say new system update available my boot loader is unlock and i don't really no what to do i was rooted before as well and now that's gone any ideas
Is it possible to reinstall the completely stock rom for the xperia Arc S after I've unlocked my bootloader and tried several custom roms? like Miui and CM.
Thank you
touge_master said:
Is it possible to reinstall the completely stock rom for the xperia Arc S after I've unlocked my bootloader and tried several custom roms? like Miui and CM.
Thank you
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Yes, you can install stock rom without any problems.
And where can I get it? the links I saw in a different thread are all broken...
If anyone who has the Rom could host it somewhere I would appreciate it
touge_master said:
And where can I get it? the links I saw in a different thread are all broken...
If anyone who has the Rom could host it somewhere I would appreciate it
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You can use flashtool programm you will find the firmware in the thread just search it and flash whatever firmware you want you can't update via ota/pc if bootloader is unlock(first you must locked again) or if you change something from /system
i hope i help you.
Thing is I dont have the fw I want, only have custom roms, and all the links are broken (they were from multiupload), so I would like someone to upload them again.
Thank you all for your help
Search for wotan sever,register there and flash
http://www.wotanserver.com/en
jejeh said:
Search for wotan sever,register there and flash
http://www.wotanserver.com/en
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It looks useful for all who's lookin for the original ROM.
Thanks guys, that worked perfectly.
One last question is Waton server always updated? I mean do they supply all the new roms? ICS is coming out soon for the xperia arc s
I have wiped all my system & dont have backup.
I Have Xperia Arc S LT18i
SI 1254-9037
But could not find the exact firmware sor SI 1254-9037 (this is Saudi Arabia sales item)
I found below ones to download, whic one will be proper for Turkey? And will it be a problem to flash?
4.1.B.0.587
Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (4.0.4) (1254-2716)
or
4.1.B.0.431
Generic Trade Turkey (4.0.4) (1254-2233)
Central Europe is made up of the following.....
Germany
Poland
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Switzerland
Austria
Slovenia
Hungary
But it will work on your device (its the update to 4.1.B.0.431)
If you want your fone back to original then stick with the Generic Trade Turkey file as Im not sure if you've had the update over there yet
Thank you wolf_b
indeed, this phone comes from Saudi Arabia
SI 1254-9037 (this is Saudi Arabia sales item) But also have Turkish language option.
But I couldnt find anything original about it, neither gingerbrea nor ICS.
So I just want to be sure, if anything negative will be happen if I flash a different SI distribution.
This is the question: If no problem, I downloaded Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (4.0.4) (1254-2716),
this is the latest ICS update of Sony. I guess it will also have Turkish Option!
What do you suggest?
hi all
You see the titlle, i need the *.ftf R800i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Trade Generic Germany
Thanks
Another question?
Wich one of *.ftf is the latest ROM for Xperia Play? the 0.69 or 4.0.1.A.0.283
Tx again folks
hmm, also looking for this one to root and OTA update to .69.
.69 is the newest one.
In another thread (german thread) someone flashed with Wontanserver.
With the client, you choose .42 and select german generic trade. Then you root
and choose OTA update to get to .69 with root.
Only disadvantage with Wotanserver is that you´ll have to pay for flashing through PAYPAL.
tx uncut
omg, i dont have credits fot that,
Does anyone have the *.ftf?
bump.
searching for 4.0.2.A.0.42 generic trader germany (2.3.4) as well
(edit: probably just found a guide on how to root it (link))
source for it working
just another nooby question: are the xperia arc (/s) versions the same?
found lots of those, but no xplays
Flaîm said:
bump.
searching for 4.0.2.A.0.42 generic trader germany (2.3.4) as well
(edit: probably just found a guide on how to root it (link))
source for it working
just another nooby question: are the xperia arc (/s) versions the same?
found lots of those, but no xplays
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unbelivable...
i just reinstalled 4.0.2.A.0.69 (afaik stock kernel) on my r800i and tried this guide and IT WORKED!!
you can't imagine how f***ing happy i'm right now to have a rooted .69 >.<
THANK YOU xda-guys!
I would like to get this firmware but the link is down https://rapidshare.com/files/3281823426/LT26_6.0.A.3.67_Generic_UK__1257-3921_.ftf
Would be very happy if someone still have the files. Versions 6.0.A.3.62/.67/.73 only and customization must be generic Europe, British or Nordic.