Hi all. Sorry if this has been asked before, but what seemed to me like reasonable search terms couldn't find anything for the Arc ...
When I flashed the generic global .42 firmware the reported model number changed from LT15a to LT15i. I'm not sure if this actually matters - as far as I can see the phone is using the same frequencies it always did, which is what I understood would happen - but is it possible to change the model number back?
Thanks.
flash it with lt15a firmware
You can edit your build.prop in your system folder ,
Just change all Lt15i to lt15a or vice versa
Shouldnt make any diff what the model number ya have tho ,
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Thanks, pushtostop. A quick restart and it's just as I want it.
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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.
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!
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?
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?
Thanks!
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.
Just as the title states.
What is a Baseband?
What do I need it for?
From what I know what commands the GSM service. Correct if wrong
Baseband Chip is Main for Network (Gsm Carrier) & It configures all the Network Signals of ur phone.According to our Baseband Version .
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Compatibility ..
in the other thread .., we were talking on Custom ROM's ..
as they said It's GSM thingy .., And If yo install an incompatible Baseband with the ROM , Like if the ROM works with baseband 62 and you installed baseband 70 , you will get loop boot and the ROM " System " won't start ..
hope It helped ..
Expanding the question, if I may . Ok, now got the idea, but have another question: which (according to your opinion) is the best baseband? I'm in stock 4.0.4, rooted and have the .72, stick with it or try another? Also, is a basebabd a battery dryer?
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I think .72 is pretty good.
Some ROMs are optimised for certain basebands.
An unoptimised baseband could drain your battery faster.
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