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[Q] Bricked Xperia arc

Hello! I did something strange with my phone, and now, i think, its bricked! I heard that I can reflash it by flashing it with stock rom, but I couldn't find one! can you help me to find it please, because this is only phone I have for now((

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=965

tried to flash it by one of the links from developers section, didn't work(

Solved the problem by reflashing arc with stock rom

hi nick
wich one u used?

Any, for example I used one from this thread( it is not stock) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314

NiklarenF1 said:
Any, for example I used one from this thread( it is not stock) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
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have i to flash throught fastboot?

[Q] Downgrade my arc s from ics to gingerbread.

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
shantusingh said:
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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

[Q] How to know which kernel im using?

hey everyone!
i have SE xperia arc
i upgrated to offical ics rom+root with one of the guides here and i dont remember which...
i wanna ask how can i find out which kernel im using on my SE to know if i can change my rom to this rom :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1786871
help me please.

ferari.h said:
hey everyone!
i have SE xperia arc
i upgrated to offical ics rom+root with one of the guides here and i dont remember which...
i wanna ask how can i find out which kernel im using on my SE to know if i can change my rom to this rom :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1786871
help me please.
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U must unlock bootloader first search Google bro

No! For Ice Bean you don't need a unlocked bootloader. You only need root. I had it also on my phone before i unloicked my bootloader and it's the best rom for locked bootloader try it :laugh:

Originally Posted by ferari.h View Post
hey everyone!
i have SE xperia arc
i upgrated to offical ics rom+root with one of the guides here and i dont remember which...
i wanna ask how can i find out which kernel im using on my SE to know if i can change my rom to this rom :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1786871
help me please.
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to know which kernel your using got settings--->about
if your on stock rom and you have never flashed any kernel or rom then its the stock sony kernel.
if you want to slash the rom in link just follow the instructions on OP no need to unlock your bootloader for INSTALLING Custom ROM, you need to unlock it mostly for changing to custom kernel (there maybe other exploits to bypass DRM but i dont know of them)

Yep, but for a kernelchange u need unlocked bootloader.

[Q] ics beta not booting

hi guys
i downgrad my xperia play from 4.0.2.A.0.62 to 4.0.2.A.0.42
after i flashed the img files i rebooted my device
after the sony name comes to screen i saw a black screen
i tried many other ways but they didnt help
can anyon one introduce me how to install that ics beta?
(i used quick image and fast boot with 4.0.2.A.0.42 and 4.0.2.A.0.62 but non of them work)
plz some one help i wana install a custom rom and it needs the base band and .. from the ics beta to install it

Plz some one help

pedyvirus said:
Plz some one help
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this is what to do
1 unlock your bootloader here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662199
2 follow the instruction on the page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1854682

My bootloader is unlocked
I have another question
Can I install darkforest rom after installing this ics Rom?

If they use the same kernel yep u can....don't forget to wipe and factory reset

I don't know what should I check
Can you tell me?

pedyvirus said:
I don't know what should I check
Can you tell me?
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use this kernel it should work on both roms...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1573184

Help to downgrade my c1904 4.3 to 4.1.2

Hello Bro's .. Im new in this Fórum and im also noobie in the thing of ROOTING I have One Question.
Well I just Upgrade my Sony Xperia M C1904 From 4.1.2 to 4.3 and Now i can't Root it and i will like to downgrade it to 4.1.2
but i dont know how ... i know that it may be hard to show or help from the beggining but can someone help me STEP by STEP???.. other thing i f u can make a tutorial to help me can u do it In Spanish Because i really don't know the english lenguaje IM SORRY FOR MY BAD English And Thank you All... I hope Someone Help Me.

Bro first you have to download the 4.1.2 firmware and flash it on your xperia using flashtool, I am providing the most helpful link,from where you can download the 4.1.2 firmware and there is a step by step guide(with pictures) to flash it using flashtool.
Go to this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697277
Hit thanks
XperiA "M" DuaL
4.3 RooteD >
LocKeD BooTLoadeR O
OdeXeD >

Just Flash with the Stock ROM 4.1.2 or if you have cwm recovery you can flash straight in recovery mode