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What is the latest firmware??

I've just bought myself an Xperia Play from O2 and have started gathering the information to root it and flash generic firmware to it as it currently has O2 branded firmware on it (not sure of the version as it's been put away for Christmas now ).
Am curious / confused as to what the latest generic firmware is and where it originates from e.g. UK, Nordic etc.
I've read there is a 4.0.A.2.368 generic UK firmware update which adds xLoud, landscape homescreen amongst other things and theres also the 4.0.2.A.58 version here on XDA. Which is the latest and better??
Thanks in advance for any help

I vote the .58 one
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Take a look in the sticky. (Q&A)

think i must be behind alittle.....im on 4.0.2.A.0.42
ohwell

Arc S stock rom

Is it possible to reinstall the completely stock rom for the xperia Arc S after I've unlocked my bootloader and tried several custom roms? like Miui and CM.
Thank you

touge_master said:
Is it possible to reinstall the completely stock rom for the xperia Arc S after I've unlocked my bootloader and tried several custom roms? like Miui and CM.
Thank you
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Yes, you can install stock rom without any problems.

And where can I get it? the links I saw in a different thread are all broken...
If anyone who has the Rom could host it somewhere I would appreciate it

touge_master said:
And where can I get it? the links I saw in a different thread are all broken...
If anyone who has the Rom could host it somewhere I would appreciate it
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You can use flashtool programm you will find the firmware in the thread just search it and flash whatever firmware you want you can't update via ota/pc if bootloader is unlock(first you must locked again) or if you change something from /system
i hope i help you.

Thing is I dont have the fw I want, only have custom roms, and all the links are broken (they were from multiupload), so I would like someone to upload them again.
Thank you all for your help

Search for wotan sever,register there and flash
http://www.wotanserver.com/en

jejeh said:
Search for wotan sever,register there and flash
http://www.wotanserver.com/en
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It looks useful for all who's lookin for the original ROM.

Thanks guys, that worked perfectly.
One last question is Waton server always updated? I mean do they supply all the new roms? ICS is coming out soon for the xperia arc s

I have wiped all my system & dont have backup.
I Have Xperia Arc S LT18i
SI 1254-9037
But could not find the exact firmware sor SI 1254-9037 (this is Saudi Arabia sales item)
I found below ones to download, whic one will be proper for Turkey? And will it be a problem to flash?
4.1.B.0.587
Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (4.0.4) (1254-2716)
or
4.1.B.0.431
Generic Trade Turkey (4.0.4) (1254-2233)

Central Europe is made up of the following.....
Germany
Poland
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Switzerland
Austria
Slovenia
Hungary
But it will work on your device (its the update to 4.1.B.0.431)
If you want your fone back to original then stick with the Generic Trade Turkey file as Im not sure if you've had the update over there yet

Thank you wolf_b
indeed, this phone comes from Saudi Arabia
SI 1254-9037 (this is Saudi Arabia sales item) But also have Turkish language option.
But I couldnt find anything original about it, neither gingerbrea nor ICS.
So I just want to be sure, if anything negative will be happen if I flash a different SI distribution.
This is the question: If no problem, I downloaded Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (4.0.4) (1254-2716),
this is the latest ICS update of Sony. I guess it will also have Turkish Option!
What do you suggest?

4.0.2.A.0.62 Arc LT15i UK Generic FTF File?

Hi, does anyone have a link to the file:
4.0.2.A.0.62 Arc LT15i UK Generic FTF File
I have looked everywhere and cannot find it anywhere. I can find the .42 FTF file, but no the .62 file.
I really appreciate anyone replying.
Thanks in advance!

no one?

honglong said:
Hi, does anyone have a link to the file:
4.0.2.A.0.62 Arc LT15i UK Generic FTF File
I have looked everywhere and cannot find it anywhere. I can find the .42 FTF file, but no the .62 file.
I really appreciate anyone replying.
Thanks in advance!
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If you go to the other forums under Xperia Arc General and go to the sticky posts at the top. The one you are looking for is "ARC/ARC S (ROOT.FTF&.IMG)4.1.A.0.562 ICS+Flashtool+Ringtones+Other" and in this posts you will see all the different images available. Download the LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World ftf file. There is nothing on the UK version that is required for to have that one and that one only. All other UK users, including me use the global generic one.
What I'm trying to say is that you gain nothing by using a UK version. There is no extra features on it that isn't covered by the global one.

JJD809 said:
If you go to the other forums under Xperia Arc General and go to the sticky posts at the top. The one you are looking for is "ARC/ARC S (ROOT.FTF&.IMG)4.1.A.0.562 ICS+Flashtool+Ringtones+Other" and in this posts you will see all the different images available. Download the LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World ftf file. There is nothing on the UK version that is required for to have that one and that one only. All other UK users, including me use the global generic one.
What I'm trying to say is that you gain nothing by using a UK version. There is no extra features on it that isn't covered by the global one.
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im using that file, but i must admit,the french language games are annoying me somewhat

plymptonpilgreen said:
im using that file, but i must admit,the french language games are annoying me somewhat
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It sounds to me, like you are talking about LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic World FR, which was the first offical ICS for Arc that appeared about a fortnight ago.
The OP is talking about LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62, which is Gingerbread.
OP, if you really want LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic World UK: http://uploaded.to/file/26z1n4ys
It is in this thread from the "General" section along with all the other official Sony FTFs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314

[Q] How can i get 0.69 rooted?

Heya guys!
Well, first, i speek english so so, sorry for my bad english!
Today, I read the news about that ICS will not be released for XPlay, so i decided to get 2.3.4 0.69 rooted.
Actually i have a R800a 2.3.4 , 0.42 rooted. I read about 0.69 and said that is available only for germany. I'm not from Germany but i would know which one *.ftf from here:
Original post will be updated as they are added.
2.3.3 Rogers
2.3.3 UK
4.0.1.A.0.283
4.0.2.A.0.42
4.0.2.A.0.62
R800i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic UK and this mirror for it. (Dropbox) - By Xperia4life
From Poo-tang (via XperiaGamer.com)
R800i 4.0.2.A.0.58 Generic Hong Kong
2.3.2 Generic UK
2.3.3 AT&T
R800x Verizon 2.3.2(CDMA)
R800x Verizon 2.3.3(CDMA)
From Spectre51 AT&T build .285
From elnacho Telcel (Mexico) R800a firmware
From allandacruz R800a 4.0.2.A.0.42 Latin America
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i must use to root, upgrade and get 0.69.
would appreciate your help

You will need to flash DooMKerneL to get root on this FW.
Sen from my XPERIA Play R800a using XDA

Tx David!!
Ok, but i want to know: which firmware (*.ftf) should I use to get 0.69 through OTA?
would appreciate your help

4.0.2.A.0.62 In my opinion.

[Q] Noob needs help finding correct FW to debrand xperia z1 compact.

Hi all,
I'm new here, I stumbled across your site when I was looking for some info on how to debrand my xperia z1 compact that's coming from o2 Ireland. I want to get rid of all the o2 branding and bloadware stuff on it and have it as a clean phone.
I saw the tutorial that has been posted up on xperiablog about unbranding an xperia Z using flashtool, seems straightforward enough.
But I don't know what the correct fw version I need to flash it with, and if it's even here to download?
Like I said, the phone is an o2 Ireland branded phone and locked to o2 Ireland too.
Can anyone help me, point me in the right direction? I'm totally new to this and don't want to mess up my phone!
Thanks

Any in the resource thread.

XperienceD said:
Any in the resource thread.
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Can you point me in the right direction to the one I need? There's lots of different versions and I'm not sure what is the latest one and what one I need for my country? Like I said the phone is an o2 Ireland branded phone, so what version firmware I need, that's what I'm not sure about.
Is there a main European version firmware? or do I use the UK one? I'm just looking for the OFFICIAL stock firmware that hasn't been altered in any way.

Ger_S said:
Can you point me in the right direction to the one I need? There's lots of different versions and I'm not sure what is the latest one and what one I need for my country? Like I said the phone is an o2 Ireland branded phone, so what version firmware I need, that's what I'm not sure about.
Is there a main European version firmware? or do I use the UK one? I'm just looking for the OFFICIAL stock firmware that hasn't been altered in any way.
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use latest (08.2014)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...rmware-14-4-0-108-generic-ru-edition-t2862723
or from UK server (07.2014)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...tock-rom-xperia-z1c-d5503-14-4-0-108-t2839005
or nordic (07.2014)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...tock-rom-xperia-z1c-d5503-14-4-0-108-t2816250

Maetz3 said:
use latest (08.2014)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...rmware-14-4-0-108-generic-ru-edition-t2862723
or from UK server (07.2014)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...tock-rom-xperia-z1c-d5503-14-4-0-108-t2839005
or nordic (07.2014)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...tock-rom-xperia-z1c-d5503-14-4-0-108-t2816250
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Great, thanks so much for your help.
Just a few more questions before I do this...
This fw contains the latest android software right? And if I install this fw and the phone is locked to o2 Ireland, it will still be locked after I install the latest original stock fw? I'm not sure if it unlocks the phone too if I get rid of the network providers software that's already on the phone right now.

Ger_S said:
Can you point me in the right direction to the one I need? There's lots of different versions and I'm not sure what is the latest one and what one I need for my country?
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Kind of obvious, I get not wanting to break your Phone but that's just what you will do if you don't read things properly.
XperienceD said:
Check Yours:
[TOOL] Updatechecker Xperia Devices
[TOOL] Website for instant firmware update check for Xperia phones
Latest
FTF file 14.4.A.0.108 Android 4.4.4 KitKat for Z1 Compact
[STOCK ROM][FTF]Xperia Z1c (D5503) 14.4.A.0.108 Generic UK unbranded (1279-4053)
[STOCK ROM][FTF]Xperia Z1c D5503_14.4.A.0.108_Central Europe unbranded (1280-7864)
[STOCK ROM][FTF] Xperia Z1 Compact (D5503) 14.4.A.0.108 Generic TR (Unbranded/Turkey)
[STOCK][FTF] D5503 14.4.A.0.108 Customized-SA (Saudi Arabia)​
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Ger_S said:
I'm not sure if it unlocks the phone too if I get rid of the network providers software that's already on the phone right now.
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Read this from start to finish - Z1 Compact Resource Thread -|-Rooting-BL Unlocking-Firmware & More..., 1. to learn and 2. O2 Contract users can unlock for free and the link is posted there how to.

XperienceD said:
Kind of obvious, I get not wanting to break your Phone but that's just what you will do if you don't read things properly.
Read this from start to finish -
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Your patience is legend

Fastest and safest way to remove bloat is as follows:
1. Root
2. Buy/get Titanium Backup Pro
3. Freeze all bloatware.
4. ??
5. Profit