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!
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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
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Hello,
Has anyone tried to flash 2.3.2 global, root it, and is OTA available for 2.3.4?
Anyone taught of that?
I haven't tried yet cause is there any app to backup phone settings and phone memory? from SE?
I CONFIRM THIS WORKS + ROOT REMAIN
Regards
AFAIK, no OTA available yet for 2.3.4...
+ OTA for the update before this was only for HK and UK ( and Germany if i'm not mistaken ), no world generic or other region... so we might guess that the OTA 2.3.4 will take too much time to go for the firmware version of choice...
some guys already converted to HK version as it's the fastest one to update...
I had the Germany version and till yesterday evening there was no OTA update...
but now the phone is not working after upgrading to 2.3.4 and than downgrading back to 2.3.2 global and rooting it
I have seen a lot of people including myself had their phone ****ed up by downgrading 2.3.4 to 2.3.2 and root. I suggest you to wait till there is a solution for this problem.
yunle said:
I have seen a lot of people including myself had their phone ****ed up by downgrading 2.3.4 to 2.3.2 and root. I suggest you to wait till there is a solution for this problem.
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Do u want to experiement? I ll flash back mine, i m still at 2.3.3 generic uk... I ll upload u my battery Stats and build.prop? Anyone tried this and report if this works? I ll flash .145 global as it supports OTA as i heard...
Have u taught of copy/paste system folders one by one from good phone to bad one .
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shtreber said:
Do u want to experiement? I ll flash back mine, i m still at 2.3.3 generic uk... I ll upload u my battery Stats and build.prop? Anyone tried this and report if this works? I ll flash .145 global as it supports OTA as i heard...
Have u taught of copy/paste system folders one by one from good phone to bad one .
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium
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I am tired of flashing my phone back and forth and getting really frustrated. So I went to SE, told them the phone was dead and play dumb. They gave me back the phone with a new motherboard. Now I am using 2.3.3 4.0.A.2.368 HK ROM
From 2.3.4 to 2.3.2/2.3.3, try this:
There is no problem with UK.184 -> Root and OTA to .368 (no need remove battery even).
Also no problem if I want 2.3.4 again, then I flash Nordic_Telia branded.238
-Tried two times already, cause I couldn't decied which one I wanted.
Hope it helps
2.3.4 OTA is now available for generic world
wats ur build number ?
Yeah... I m goin back to .181 tonight...
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bradgh said:
wats ur build number ?
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What do u need build number for? If u put number number of generic global u will be possible to do OTA?
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right now I have
2.3.3 / 3.0.1.A.0.145
I will flash back to 2.3.2 generic world, root, then ota back to 2.3.4
shtreber said:
What do u need build number for? If u put number number of generic global u will be possible to do OTA?
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I want to know is whether the generic global 181 in this link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1115542
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grat_master said:
right now I have
2.3.3 / 3.0.1.A.0.145
I will flash back to 2.3.2 generic world, root, then ota back to 2.3.4
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Are you sure that updates are provided as OTA for the global generics?
grat_master said:
2.3.4 OTA is now available for generic world
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Source?
And a .ftf file download link if you may have in hand would be nice
eladkoren1 said:
Source?
And a .ftf file download link if you may have in hand would be nice
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See in 2.3.4 thread. I think i saw it there. There was somene who said its available by ota.
And .ftf is here in xda, search for it...
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Yes, it is available now OTA with Root (happy), but I want to argue about people calling it Generic_World firmware all the time here on xda, it is Nordic!
There is no World region firmware as far as I know?
well I flashed back to 2.3.2, rooted, and now I want to OTA, and can't connect to download ! says : impossible to download now, try later.
I don't know whats the problem now.
also the ota update is only 44mb.
grat_master said:
well I flashed back to 2.3.2, rooted, and now I want to OTA, and can't connect to download ! says : impossible to download now, try later.
I don't know whats the problem now.
also the ota update is only 44mb.
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Yes, same here, too many people trying and server is getting sad.
Keep pressing the update button a few times, it worked for me.
But now happy rooted 2.3.4 with locked bootloader.
Ps. Please stop calling it Generic_World though!
datagubben said:
Yes, it is available now OTA with Root (happy), but I want to argue about people calling it Generic_World firmware all the time here on xda, it is Nordic!
There is no World region firmware as far as I know?
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Finally, which region is ready for OTA? nordic or generic global ?
plz answer
whats the best 2.3.2 firmware to start with ?
ps : i'm sorry naming it generic world, but my ftf file says : LT15i 3.0.A.2.181_Generic_World.ftf ...
hey guys new to this android development and was wondering how to go back to the stock se rom i was on i have unlocked bootloader and have root and am running cm7 any help ????
mileyxperia said:
hey guys new to this android development and was wondering how to go back to the stock se rom i was on i have unlocked bootloader and have root and am running cm7 any help ????
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Just flash the latest ftf file with flashtool. Check the Dev forum for latest stock ROMs. If it's a R800i, the ROMs you want are probably Hong Kong Generic 4.0.2.A.0.58 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375678 or North America Generic 2.3.4 4.0.2.A.0.42 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1326459
do i need an image file to flash
thanks for the quick reply
mileyxperia said:
do i need an image file to flash
thanks for the quick reply
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Yes, that's the downloads in those threads linked. Bare in mind this will wipe your device, so you'll want to do a backup first if you want to save anything
Hey just to let everyone know this method works perfect although lost root ?
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).
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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.
Cheers
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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.
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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.
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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.
hi guys
I have xperia arc LT15i unlocked bootloader and with arc knight kernal
now I want to go back to stock ICS from sony
how can I go back without any kinds of problems ???
And what is the stock kernal and from where can I get it ???
please any one know answer me ASAP
thanks
You can download an official firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
And use flashtool to flash it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012
A .ftf package always comes with stock kernel, you don't need to install them separately
Thanks for your help
I was search for the stock kernal for along time and didn't know it included in the ftf file
thanks again
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idecaf said:
You can download an official firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
And use flashtool to flash it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012
A .ftf package always comes with stock kernel, you don't need to install them separately
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I'm searching how to and meet your post. Thank you so much :good:. That's i needed
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!
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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.
Sent from Myushi
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
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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?
1Fawwaz said:
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.