Hello everybody
I want to root my Arc S, it's .62 FW
so I need to downgrade to .58
I can't find the FW :S
any help?
black heart said:
Hello everybody
I want to root my Arc S, it's .62 FW
so I need to downgrade to .58
I can't find the FW :S
any help?
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Yeah. Same here.
LT15i .58 is present. But original stock LT18i .58 seems absent.
Cheers
black heart said:
Hello everybody
I want to root my Arc S, it's .62 FW
so I need to downgrade to .58
I can't find the FW :S
any help?
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Just use Wotan, it's free.
You could also downgrade to .42 firmware and root.
dp94 said:
You could also downgrade to .42 firmware and root.
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Hi there. I am new to Arc S. Why not go back to the latest available FW for the Arc S. Or are there no bugfixes applied with .58?
Cheers
catapult1234 said:
Hi there. I am new to Arc S. Why not go back to the latest available FW for the Arc S. Or are there no bugfixes applied with .58?
Cheers
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When your BL is locked, you could also use PCC, but idk what is the latest available firmware in your country (.42, .58 or .62).
If it's not .62, you could also use PCC to flash the firmware and then root using zergRush.
And btw, I don't see much difference between .42, .58 or .62 (correct if there's something important).
E15i said:
Just use Wotan, it's free.
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Found some references to wotan.
Do you mean www.wotanserver.com?
That site does not exist (anymore). I tried to load it with firefox chrome and ie.
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catapult1234 said:
That site does not exist (anymore). I tried to load it with firefox chrome and ie.
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Maybe, it's just currently down.
Just tried it too with Opera and couldn't connect.
dp94 said:
When your BL is locked, you could also use PCC, but idk what is the latest available firmware in your country (.42, .58 or .62).
If it's not .62, you could also use PCC to flash the firmware and then root using zergRush.
And btw, I don't see much difference between .42, .58 or .62 (correct if there's something important).
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I am on .62 which is my latest (to the best of my knowledge)
I just want to root. Nothing else. I most definately don't want to unlock the BL.
I read that the zergRush exploit was patched in .62. So i too was looking for the previous version of my FW (how/where can i check what my last FW should have been?)
So in short: i am looking for the latest original SE FW with the exploit present. And i should be flashable through flashtools as PCC is no use to me since it will deploy .62 FW.
Is wotan the place to be?
Cheers
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dp94 said:
Maybe, it's just currently down.
Just tried it too with Opera and couldn't connect.
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Ah ok. I will keep trying then.
Thanks for taking the time to help!
Cheers
catapult1234 said:
So in short: i am looking for the latest original SE FW with the exploit present. And i should be flashable through flashtools as PCC is no use to me since it will deploy .62 FW.
Is wotan the place to be?
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I'd just say, flash .42 firmware and root, but that's my opinion.
I've never used Wotan, so I can't tell.
catapult1234 said:
Ah ok. I will keep trying then.
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The site is definitely not offline, if you try to ping it, you get a request.
Maybe they just have a overcapacity or something else.
Keep looking a eye on it.
dp94 said:
I'd just say, flash .42 firmware and root, but that's my opinion.
I've never used Wotan, so I can't tell.
The site is definitely not offline, if you try to ping it, you get a request.
Maybe they just have a overcapacity or something else.
Keep looking a eye on it.
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So back to basic question but adjusted to new situation :
Where to download the original international version of .42 FW for the LT18i?
It can be found for the LT15i but i cant seem to find the .42 one for LT18i, at least not here on xda.
Cheers.
Look here or flash SEMC .42 firmware from FXP for CM7 here.
dp94 said:
Look here or flash SEMC .42 firmware from FXP for CM7 here.
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Thanks. Wotanserver is up now. They have specific .42 for my region. Gonna try that first.
Thanks again!
Cheers
Thanks all! I downgraded to Official .42 (Trade code Netherlands) with wotanserver.
Rooting was pretty easy after that
Cheers
i noticed that my battery drain is quite fast. currently using FW.58
anyone know what can i do so that my battery dont drain too fast..? im new with arc s,was using x8 before. and do i need to root again if i change FW..?
maliceomalice said:
im new with arc s,was using x8 before. and do i need to root again if i change FW..?
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If you're updating with SEUS/PCC, you have to root again.
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Ok so I got this arc s from Singapore but the 3G's not working it's Lt18i And I guess I need Lt18a for it to work but I plan to root it with easy Zergrush right after so I don't want to update it to the latest firm ware otherwise Zergrush might not work am I right ? plus I need the flash tool as I no longer have it could any one send me the links to what I need ?
on .62 firmware it won't work.
And there is the flashtool thread.
dp94 said:
on .62 firmware it won't work.
And there is the flashtool thread.
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Right right right, is 62 Firmware the latest Firmware for the arc s ?
Torres77an said:
Right right right, is 62 Firmware the latest Firmware for the arc s ?
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Afaik, it is.
I recently upgraded my arc s to ICS beta. Since it has no bluetooth wifi or the android market, i want to downgrade it back to Gingerbread. Can some one please help? ps. stupid me did not make any backup before upgrading..
Thank You.
Have you tried the Official ICS yet? Maybe it will resolve some of the issues you were having.
If you really want to downgrade though, all you have to do is flash the respective ftf file using flashtool. You'll find lots of guides/resources for this in the development section.
I dd not try the official. where can i find it? i installed beta only.
thank you.
smokified said:
I dd not try the official. where can i find it? i installed beta only.
thank you.
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This is the best ROM, and it is official ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515148
If you want to get back to GINGERBREAD just flash this ROM, IT is awesome
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325640
PD: Just remenber to have unlocked your bootloader and flash the respective kernel for each ROM
If this was usseful press "THANKS"
You can get the Official ICS here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598052
Thank you very much. I flashed the official ICS.
Gingerbread is the best..
Where do i find the official Gingerbread ROM. Plz give the link. Thanx
I Cannot download the rom....plz help
The links times out after 30 sec and says the source file couldnt b detected
anubhav.m said:
The links times out after 30 sec and says the source file couldnt b detected
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http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
Enjhoy!
press thanks if i helped
firmware .42 will be very helpful
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Enjhoy!
press thanks if i helped
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Sir I need the Xperia Arc S GB .ftf file P.S. that the firmware is not having .62 firmware. .42 will be very helpful....Thanxxxxxx
anubhav.m said:
Sir I need the Xperia Arc S GB .ftf file P.S. that the firmware is not having .62 firmware. .42 will be very helpful....Thanxxxxxx
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if u are trying to say u need the .42 ftf then its in the same link, just scroll down and look for : 4.0.2.A.0.42
Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716)
india generic hardly matters as Central Europe i believe is the same as if u flash this via flash tools. then as the phone will start u will on top get the language "hindi" option aswell or india "english" .. you can root this, then update via wifi to .62 n u will still have root
if u have unlocked ur bootloader make sure u have locked it so u be able to update to .62 via wifi
Is it possible to run ICS++ on basband 56?
Has it been tried?
Thanks
Mike
mistermike88 said:
Is it possible to run ICS++ on basband 56?
Has it been tried?
Thanks
Mike
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ics can run on any fw.. but to prevent unwanted problem.. it is recommended to use .62 fw
Thanks for your help. I meant the ICS++ rom but I guess this goes the same anyway?
Mike
mistermike88 said:
Thanks for your help. I meant the ICS++ rom but I guess this goes the same anyway?
Mike
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i hope u can click thanks button not just saying it
yup.. it is same because ics beta is their base
mistermike88 said:
Thanks for your help. I meant the ICS++ rom but I guess this goes the same anyway?
Mike
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I use -56 better service in USA. And if I remember Sony wanted everyone to use. 42 firmware
But any 2.34 work just fine
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ezadsyafiq99 said:
ics can run on any fw.. but to prevent unwanted problem.. it is recommended to use .62 fw
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Where can I download the .62 firmware from? I'm on 64 right now
Can I inctall ICS on my xperia play with 2.3.2 (rooted locked bootloader)?
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
I'm selling my phone so i need to install everything back as it was(official ics 4.0.4 with .587 kernel) because stock rom doesn't have bugs.
I'm currently using Xperia Ultimate HD on advance stock kernel...
i need someone to write me the steps, and I will do them... many thanks!
Download Flashtool
Download the appropriate ftf (LT15i/LT18i)
Flash via flashtool
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1Fawwaz said:
i need someone to write me the steps, and I will do them... many thanks!
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Read the stickys and watch a video instead.
msc3169 said:
Download Flashtool
Download the appropriate ftf (LT15i/LT18i)
Flash via flashtool
sent via XPERIA™ Arc
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Thanks for the help...
What does the ftf file includes?
Does it also include stock kernel and baseband with the firmware? or do I have to install them manually?
**I'm currently on .72 baseband, do I have to change it?
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1Fawwaz said:
Thanks for the help...
What does the ftf file includes?
Does it also include stock kernel and baseband with the firmware? or do I have to install them manually?
**I'm currently on .72 baseband, do I have to change it?
Sent from my Xperia arc S using Xperia Z
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It includes everything.... just flash!
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
I recommend you flash the GB rom, since it is fast. ICS is laggy. I don't think the buyer would be satisfied if it lagged
blakstar said:
I recommend you flash the GB rom, since it is fast. ICS is laggy. I don't think the buyer would be satisfied if it lagged
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I wouldn't be happy if it came with GB.
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XperienceD said:
I wouldn't be happy if it came with GB.
Sent from Myushi
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Yes but then when the buyer connects the phone to a pc, it will prompt him to install pc companion. Then it will prompt him to install ICS. So then, he will have a choice . But if it came with ICS and he didn't like it, it will be harder to downgrade to GB in that case. So better flash the stock GB
msc3169 said:
Download Flashtool
Download the appropriate ftf (LT15i/LT18i)
Flash via flashtool
sent via XPERIA™ Arc
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and don't forget to wipe all your data
I did everything... All done.. Thank you all guys
I installed this firmware: Official ICS update Arc&Arc-S 4.1.B.0.431
And then relocked bootloader...
But now I have notification: system update available 4.1.B.0.587 , should I update or not? I read somewhere on xda that users were reporting bricked phones after OTA updates... because of unlocked bootloader (they said).. And I don't want that next user to click on it and then have a bricked phone, and I can't just hide the notification... if they do factory rest , the notification will pop up...
so now is it ok to update or not? or if you can link me to 4.1.B.0.587 firmware to install it...
1Fawwaz said:
so now is it ok to update or not? or if you can link me to 4.1.B.0.587 firmware to install it...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35910775#post35910775
you relocked your boot loader right? if so is ok
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tangosierra_ said:
you relocked your boot loader right? if so is ok
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
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Yes I relocked it, is it ok to update it now guys??
I relocked it using this method: [Tutorial] Relock bootloader!
As quoted from this method: "You still can't get DRM back. It's gone from the phone!"...
Would have been much simpler to just flash a stock 587 ftf.
XperienceD said:
Would have been much simpler to just flash a stock 587 ftf.
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Yes I know!! but I couldn't find it actually can you give me a link to that firmware? I would be very thankful to you...
1Fawwaz said:
Yes I know!! but I couldn't find it actually
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I have to wonder sometimes. Click, browse, find. http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=963
I just found these links: http://xperiadev.wordpress.com/flashing/xperia-ftf-firmwares/ :victory: :laugh:
firmware .587: http://www.mediafire.com/?a1sya49j9bee1a5
this other thing: http://uploaded.net/file/gsfx4w60
Do I have to flash them both? if so what is the order?
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I just found these links:
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I post a link to the general section where you can find it on the first page below the stickys and you come back with links from another site. I'm unable to help People who continue to demonstrate they're incapable of helping themselves, so you'll have to wait for someone with more patience to help.
XperienceD said:
I post a link to the general section where you can find it on the first page below the stickys and you come back with links from another site.
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Sorry.. I didn't saw your reply there... I was surfing from phone's browser... Thank you.
1Fawwaz said:
firmware .587: http://www.mediafire.com/?a1sya49j9bee1a5
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Just flash that and report back.
hello, I searched a long time, and asked about it, but I still don`t know how..
can anyone tell me (or send me a post that does) how to root Xperia PLAY with .69 ftf?
appreciate any help
YechiamTK said:
hello, I searched a long time, and asked about it, but I still don`t know how..
can anyone tell me (or send me a post that does) how to root Xperia PLAY with .69 ftf?
appreciate any help
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Follow this guide:
Link
Hit thanks if I helped :good:
YechiamTK said:
hello, I searched a long time, and asked about it, but I still don`t know how..
can anyone tell me (or send me a post that does) how to root Xperia PLAY with .69 ftf?
appreciate any help
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Its not possible if you are on a locked bootloader.
If unlocked just flash doomkernel v14.
cyraxx84 said:
Its not possible if you are on a locked bootloader.
If unlocked just flash doomkernel v14.
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How can I unlock it? Someone told me u can't unlock it if its .69..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299729
another fantastic tutorial on how to root a .69
If you just want to root. Downgrade the firmware and root via ZergRush.
Sry for my bad English
Rom: Xperia NXT GB 2 r1
Kernel: Lupus GB v9 720p
Thanks to all developers/devs for their hard work. Xperia play is alive.
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hansi66627 said:
If you just want to root. Downgrade the firmware and root via ZergRush.
Sry for my bad English
Rom: Xperia NXT GB 2 r1
Kernel: Lupus GB v9 720p
Thanks to all developers/devs for their hard work. Xperia play is alive.
Sent with R800i using Tapatalk
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thanks, but how do I downgrade?
YechiamTK said:
thanks, but how do I downgrade?
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Via Sony's website you can have your bootloader unlocked here http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
Then you can root ANY firmware by installing a superuser.zip in recovery.
216Monster said:
Via Sony's website you can have your bootloader unlocked here http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
Then you can root ANY firmware by installing a superuser.zip in recovery.
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oh ok, so I can unlock the bootloader even if my firm is .69? because somebody told me I cant..
and, just so I can be sure, how do I install it (the superuser)?
You can unlock your bootloader with the .69 firmware.
You can downgrade with flashtool. If you just want to root say it I help you. (I've unlocked my bootloader but I don't remember me how it works)
Sry for my bad English
Rom: Xperia NXT GB 2 r1
Kernel: Lupus GB v9 720p
Thanks to all developers/devs for their hard work. Xperia play is alive.
Sent with R800i using Tapatalk
Flaîm said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299729
another fantastic tutorial on how to root a .69
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Hey, can u give me different tutorial for unlocking the bootloader, because the one posted there is paid service..
Flaîm said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299729
another fantastic tutorial on how to root a .69
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That's rooting via recovery. I mean root without unlocking bootloader. If he want that.
Sry for my bad English
Rom: Xperia NXT GB 2 r1
Kernel: Lupus GB v9 720p
Thanks to all developers/devs for their hard work. Xperia play is alive.
Sent with R800i using Tapatalk
hansi66627 said:
That's rooting via recovery. I mean root without unlocking bootloader. If he want that.
Sry for my bad English
Rom: Xperia NXT GB 2 r1
Kernel: Lupus GB v9 720p
Thanks to all developers/devs for their hard work. Xperia play is alive.
Sent with R800i using Tapatalk
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so, in the tutorial he posted u can skip the unlock bootloader part? I dont need unlocked bootloader for the rooting part of that tutorial?
if so, than why did he said that u need unlocked bootloader? I`m confused
oh, and btw, can u help me with this rooting? I sent u pm but u didnt send back..
I write it here for you other people (because no pm).
I'm not responsible for bricked or broken devices. This progress will wipe all of your data.
1. Download the .58 Firmware
2. Install Flashtool
3. Click on flash->flashmode->choose the .58 Firmware->let it prepare->plug your phone in like it stand there
If it don't work the first time taste it again.
If flashtool don't flash anymore scroll a bit in flashtool.
If the progress is finished your phone will boot (or you turn it on). Go in the settings->application and tick unknown sources and go in the settings->application->development and tick USB debugging.
ROOT:1.Open flashtool
2.click advanced->root->via ZergRush. I think then will come a Window how to plug the phone in, if there comes no Window just plug your phone in normal. I don't know if you must plug in before or after you click on "root via ZergRush". Just taste it.
Don't update your phone because that probably brakes/bricks your phone.
Sry for my bad English
Rom: Xperia NXT GB 2 r1
Kernel: Lupus GB v9 720p
Thanks to all developers/devs for their hard work. Xperia play is alive.
Sent with R800i using Tapatalk
People seem to be forgeting about this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240285
Can root any FW til now
vokal1992 said:
People seem to be forgeting about this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240285
Can root any FW til now
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Wow thanks a lot, work with locked bootloader either right?
vokal1992 said:
People seem to be forgeting about this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240285
Can root any FW til now
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Oh I didn't know this. With this method it's not so much work. The first time I rooted my phone this won't work.
Thanks Vokal
Sry for my bad English
Rom: Xperia NXT GB 2 r1
Kernel: Lupus GB v9 720p
Thanks to all developers/devs for their hard work. Xperia play is alive.
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