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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.
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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.
Hello to you people .
I want your help if you can.I am looking for the generic version of the 4.0.4 / (ARC S) Lt18i 4.1.B.0.587 ,but the EU edition,which has english/greek/german inside.
(as i couldnt install the pureness v13, i decided to just have the generic version of 4.0.4 even not the one who come with the phone)
I found this site http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239 ,but the generic 587 says,generic india. And i dont know about it .
And what i have to do,to root it
Thank you in advance .
Akis
( http://forum.xda-developers.com/group.php?do=discuss&group=&discussionid=2217 )
http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
XperienceD said:
http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
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thank you very very much sir!!
two things only i want to ask.
My SI is 1254-2340.7 DE ,will be any problem if i put this ''Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (4.0.4) (1254-2716) '' ?
and i will follow this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26805903&postcount=3 .right?
xtrmsnpr said:
thank you very very much sir!!
two things only i want to ask.
My SI is 1254-2340.7 DE ,will be any problem if i put this ''Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (4.0.4) (1254-2716) '' ?
and i will follow this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26805903&postcount=3 .right?
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Nope, yes.
XperienceD said:
Nope, yes.
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oh thank you very much !Im gonna to do it now!
well..from what i can see...thats not a generic ..cuz i have all the things from sony(such as mcaffe or the golf game) again ..
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239 here is some generic ones as i mentioned before as LT18i_4.1.A.0.562_Generic but i dont want the 562,as it's 4.0.3
xtrmsnpr said:
well..from what i can see...thats not a generic ..cuz i have all the things from sony(such as mcaffe or the gold game) again
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Which is to be expected in a Generic Sony Ericsson ROM.
XperienceD said:
Which is to be expected in a Generic Sony Ericsson ROM.
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http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239 but in here i installed the 562 and it was completely clean rom,no mc afee no golf games,no uefa app.
Cant i find that in 587?
You get whatever is in the ROM you install and can be region specific, but shouldn't be an issue if you're rooting anyway.
XperienceD said:
You get whatever is in the ROM you install and can be region specific, but shouldn't be an issue if you're rooting anyway.
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cool!So i will unistall whatever i couldnt when i was unrooted:good:
If you are going to play on phone do not instal stock ICS from Sony. Stock GB is better for playing and for multitasking.
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.
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
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
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?
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.
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.
Sent with R800i using Tapatalk
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.
Sent with R800i using Tapatalk
Hi guys, I'm looking for latest gb firmware for the Arc S Lt18i 4.0.2.A.0.62. I found out many threads/links but none of those is working, all are offline.
So i'm just asking, can anyone kindly share with me Italian version or Generic EU version of 4.0.2.A.0.62 for Lt18i please?
Thanks in advance
Try this Link
Or go to this http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Andro...y-Bean-ICS-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-and/td-p/154389
n3mvn said:
Try this Link
Or go to this http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Andro...y-Bean-ICS-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-and/td-p/154389
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Thanks buddy for your links. The one you sent to me is generic India firmware, yesterday i found out Generic World UK version from this site:
http://forumobileservice.blogspot.it/2013/08/sony-official-firmware.html
Are there so many differences between each countries releases?Is there a global version?
Thanks
I think the differences between them are extra apps included and languages. Main parts are same.
If you flash ftf file with Flashtool, there is an option "Exclude TA" to swipe "simlock.ta" in firmware, then you can use normaly.
n3mvn said:
I think the differences between them are extra apps included and languages. Main parts are same.
If you flash ftf file with Flashtool, there is an option "Exclude TA" to swipe "simlock.ta" in firmware, then you can use normaly.
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Ok clear, thanks Just last question, Do you suggest to update to stock ICS instead of stock GB? Is GB overall better than ICS?I heard that stock ics is little worse (laggier)..
Thanks
Yes, stock GB is smoother than stock ICS. But it miss alot of features, and some new apps dont support GB, e.g: new Gmail app. I have a backup android phone run GB, the last time I check, gmail app is really suck and ugly :silly:
Flash GB if you need performance.
But for something new and fast, you should try custom roms based on Kitkat.
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Yes, stock GB is smoother than stock ICS. But it miss alot of features, and some new apps dont support GB, e.g: new Gmail app. I have a backup android phone run GB, the last time I check, gmail app is really suck and ugly :silly:
Flash GB if you need performance.
But for something new and fast, you should try custom roms based on Kitkat.
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I was also thinking about Xperia Hd Ultimate Ics based rom, just to have stock look but without missing performances. I hope it's the right choice.
Thanks for your advices buddy
InternationalPlayer71 said:
I was also thinking about Xperia Hd Ultimate Ics based rom, just to have stock look but without missing performances. I hope it's the right choice.
Thanks for your advices buddy
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after some time ICS gets always slow. sorry to say that
bejunk said:
after some time ICS gets always slow. sorry to say that
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So, if we only consider stock SE firwmares, do you suggest to stay with GB instead of ICS?
Thanks
InternationalPlayer71 said:
So, if we only consider stock SE firwmares, do you suggest to stay with GB instead of ICS?
Thanks
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GB would be better than ICS in terms of performance.
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InternationalPlayer71 said:
Hi guys, I'm looking for latest gb firmware for the Arc S Lt18i 4.0.2.A.0.62. I found out many threads/links but none of those is working, all are offline.
So i'm just asking, can anyone kindly share with me Italian version or Generic EU version of 4.0.2.A.0.62 for Lt18i please?
Thanks in advance
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If you request rooted device, i suggest flashing 0.42, doing root and then OTA update to 0.62. Flashed 0.62 cannot be rooted.
Comby_sk said:
If you request rooted device, i suggest flashing 0.42, doing root and then OTA update to 0.62. Flashed 0.62 cannot be rooted.
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I thought a solution was found in the past..an update of one click root script..isn't it?Still no solutions to this root problem on .62??
Thanks
I am just reading this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219711), it seems be solved. Thanks for your correction.