Hey guys I have a sony ericsson xperia arc (LT15i). I would like to update my phone to the official sony website to ICS4.0. But I've heard that it could make my phone lag. But if I just use my phone for text message and phone calls. Would it be okay? Or will it still be lagging? Can you guys give me some pros and cons updating my Xperia Arc?
Also My xperia arc is bootloader unlocked. So does it mean I can't update my phone offcially from sony? Thanks
Yes you can't update from Sony with unlocked bootloader! You have to relock it first!
As far ICS is concerned, it lies on views of different user, but for making calls n txting, it should serve well!
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hey dont forget to check your si number at sony ericsson web site update isnt out for every arc yet it might take 19 days more or less for your si number to be updated going off the 4.0.3 for the arc s.
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I saw in youtube 3D Multi Angle picture it was just awesome. Did someone manage to get that out of the Arc S dump?
Here is a video that covers it
I was wondering about that too. Went through the whole flashing/rooting/formating/updating to 2.3.4 process mostly because of this feature, just to discover that it's not there.. Bummer :/
i think we can get this
cause the different from the ARC S is only the CPU and the other think are identically like Camera Display and all other thinks.
omg...
when do you all recognize that all xperias have the same firmware on it???
if a new device got it all others will got it too.... and the arc already got it with the 4.0.1.A.0.268 update for nordic....
other regions will follow with the next FW release in october....
the_black_dragon said:
omg...
when do you all recognize that all xperias have the same firmware on it???
if a new device got it all others will got it too.... and the arc already got it with the 4.0.1.A.0.268 update for nordic....
other regions will follow with the next FW release in october....
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pls read right.
The NEW XPERIA ARC S has the same firmware how the old Xperia Arc
but the function 3D Multi Angle is not available on the Old Xperia Arc
and the Question was how can we get this 3D Multi Angle on our Xperia Arc older models too.
nope thats not correct...
Arc has now 4.0.1.A.0.283 (with 3D camera)
Arc S has 4.0.1.A.0.266 (with 3D camera AND 3D angle view)
so you see in this case it is not exactly the same and could be removed from the actual xperia update...
the update that goes around now is JUST for nordic and NOT for other regions... all other countries will skip this update and will get a new one in october with build number 4.0.2.x.x and i'm shure with this update Arc S and all other xperias will have the same FW again and all will get the 3D angle view...
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nope thats not correct...
Arc has now 4.0.1.A.0.283 (with 3D camera)
Arc S has 4.0.1.A.0.266 (with 3D camera AND 3D angle view)
so you see in this case it is not exactly the same and could be removed from the actual xperia update...
the update that goes around now is JUST for nordic and NOT for other regions... all other countries will skip this update and will get a new one in october with build number 4.0.2.x.x and i'm shure with this update Arc S and all other xperias will have the same FW again and all will get the 3D angle view...
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Source or something? I hope its true.
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i got it directly from Product manager SE for DE, CH, NL
i'm not allowed to give further details sorry.
the_black_dragon said:
i got it directly from Product manager SE for DE, CH, NL
i'm not allowed to give further details sorry.
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I hope you're right. It'll make my decision to wait over flashing the Nordic firmware worth it. Multi angle view is definelly the best feature, removing iy from this update is like a new BigMac without meat, just wont do.
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I can not guarantee that it will come but it would go against the whole unified software concept they use until now and would cause a lot of extra development work...
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now it is official http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/produ...bread-software-available-in-nordic-countries/
I currently own a samsung galaxy ace and I am looking forward to upgrade to a new phone.
Xperia arc and arc s both look the same and have same features.bt xperia arc s has a btr processor wich I think is ovrclocked to 1.4 ghz from the same xperia arc processor.
But the price diff btween them is around rupees 3k.
So is xperia arc s worth that price difference , or i can go with xperia arc?
Go with Arc S, but I would suggest you get a 2012 Xperia phones.
arc and arc s have different processors....its not the same processor overclocked...
and sony has stopped manufacturing these phone....it would hardly make any diffrence if you would buy a arc....because you can always overclock it up to 1.4 ghz..however, those roms/updates that are meant for arc s cannot be applied to arc but those for arc can be applied to arc s....it thoroughly depend on you....
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Mobage said:
Go with Arc S, but I would suggest you get a 2012 Xperia phones.
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Actually I m more interested in the slim design of xperia arc/ arc s. The NXT series is also nice Xperia P could be an option for me too. Still ARC looks really impressive to me.
Since I am not in touch with ARC's forum I dont have idea about the Custom ROMS being built for arc / arc s. And I have also heard people saying that ICS doesnt really work very well in arc or arc s. Thats why I am confused in between ARC n ARC S cause they are more or less the same. If there is major difference in performance or battery life then I can go for Xperia arc s by waiting a little bit more and collecting money for that
link-in said:
arc and arc s have different processors....its not the same processor overclocked...
and sony has stopped manufacturing these phone....it would hardly make any diffrence if you would buy a arc....because you can always overclock it up to 1.4 ghz..however, those roms/updates that are meant for arc s cannot be applied to arc but those for arc can be applied to arc s....it thoroughly depend on you....
hit thanks if i helped.....
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So , are more custom ROMS r built only for ARC s or they r treated equaly here ? because I m well aware of all the customizations in my galaxy ace so definitely i l b looking forward to the ROMs for my next phone too..
anyways thanks for your help... * I hit thanks too *
go for arc s dude..there wont be much price difference...i would suggest u to go for xperia P or S if u can handle a fat phone or else go for arc s
Roms here are built for arc s ..but can also be flashed on arc with lil change in build.prop
Arc has better 3G speed, but the processor is 1GHz and got problems with the casing.
Arc S has 1.4 GHz processor and most problems with the Arc has been solved with the Arc S.
So I suggest you go for Arc S.
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the glory of single core mobile devices is fading so if you planning buying one might as weel invest for quadcore devices
quads perform better than singles I agree. but if your looking for something iconic yet still good, arc s is the bomb. understand the limits of the device though but for me, they still perform better than the new xperias. stability is the key.
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for those who don't know yet:
http://www.sony.co.uk/discussions/community/en/community/ifa_2012/news
EDIT: -i can see that the green liquid logo still exists in XPERIA T but not in XPERIA V nor XPERIA J. all these three phones have curve in their back plate just like XPERIA ARC
-new WALKMAN, ALBUM, and MOVIE apps look even better than the current ones: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ork4bbC85E&feature=context-gfa
XPERIA T 3D view: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neYbEJfZvaY&feature=g-u-u
XPERIA V 3D view: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Pxc_G3Tkks&feature=g-u-u
XPERIA J 3D view: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs5p4r7J4sI&feature=g-u-u
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for those who don't know yet:
http://www.sony.co.uk/discussions/community/en/community/ifa_2012/news
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Watching now, at work. haha. thanks
M getting the v
The sale of the Xperia T in Europe in a few weeks left the Xperia ION in a very compromised situation in the market.
Yeah the ion is a waste of an upgrade, especially now. Had it been released back in January or even a few months after, then the ion would have been popular. Sony f'd up but that's in largely thanks to att. Then again, things like the wifi signal and the battery life, the ion feels like a step back even compared to my x10.
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Auggy99 said:
Yeah the ion is a waste of an upgrade, especially now. Had it been released back in January or even a few months after, then the ion would have been popular. Sony f'd up but that's in largely thanks to att. Then again, things like the wifi signal and the battery life, the ion feels like a step back even compared to my x10.
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ION was the real flagship before arrival of Xperia T. It's a shame that Sony did not launch for months, along with xperia s. Now who will buy the Xperia ION, having better options in the market?
It was perfect if you ask me, killer phone with killer specs for free..... Thank you ATT, Sony and anyone else that was responsible.
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It enables you to put on standard Sony software on a Sony Xperia smartphone which has the boot loader unlocked.
http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...ocked-xperia-smartphones-video-beta-download/
For now it supports Xperia™ S, Xperia™ arc and Xperia™ arc S, but we plan to add support for more models going forward. At the moment, one software version is available for each supported phone, but our ambition is to offer a selection of software versions released for each phone. For example, this could mean that you can choose between GB and ICS releases.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PKSyZ2amVNY
this message is a good nows indeed ,maybe now dev use this to restore drm keys or BE .good work Sony
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Fantastic! Sony is doing good work here. I'm happy I choose an Xperia device.
We have at least three such threads.
Closed.
Hi Guys,
I'm planning to buy either the Xperia ION or the Xperia S. I was really looking forward to buy the S but now i'm getting the ION for a price very similar to the S so I'm able to afford it (I'm getting the ION by paying Rs1500 ~ 30$ more) . So these are the main aspects I'm considering between them:
- Better Screen
- Better Performance
- Less known Bugs/Issues
- Customization (flashing roms , hack support etc. )
and that's pretty much it. i like the fact that ION has a bigger screen and SD card support but i dunno why I'm not able to really say 'NO' to the xperia S. Please help me decide.
Thanks,
Rishi
What I learned between ion and S/SL,
Bigger screen = ion
Performance= same if with S, SL @1.7ghz
Customization= S/SL more development than ion on xda
Less bugs= I have an SL and I dont experience any bug like bravia engine, yellow tint ( already fixed on SL) , unable to unlock Bootloader
For ion, my friend has it, he is having problem with bravia engine not able to work after he unlocked bootloader, also very few custom roms, he said he should have chosen the xperia s/sl, and some ions were unable to unlock the BL.
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If you unlock your bootloader, Bravia Engine might not work. Xperia ion will work with Bravia Engine unless you unlock the bootloader.
That's right, guess Im lucky on my SL, B.E. Is still working even my bootloader is unlocked.
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lee480 said:
If you unlock your bootloader, Bravia Engine might not work. Xperia ion will work with Bravia Engine unless you unlock the bootloader.
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lynx_kings said:
That's right, guess Im lucky on my SL, B.E. Is still working even my bootloader is unlocked.
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The bootloader issue is there with the updated ICS rom ? I can somehow control myself to hold of unlocking the bootloader if the stock ICS is good enuf on the ION. I also forgot to ask which phone has the better Battery Life?
Its on your own whether you like it or not to unlock. Ion has a bigger batt capacity, 1900 against 1750mah, a few difference. It still depends on how you use the phone.
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lynx_kings said:
Its on your own whether you like it or not to unlock. Ion has a bigger batt capacity, 1900 against 1750mah, a few difference. It still depends on how you use the phone.
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In my daily usage the XS battery lasted longer than my ion but the screen on the ion is much better.
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Spectre51 said:
In my daily usage the XS battery lasted longer than my ion but the screen on the ion is much better.
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Wow an Xperia TL! \nn/ .
Yeah the Xperia ION screen is the only thing making me choose that over an S. So ION is the one to go for then ?
rishi_storm said:
Wow an Xperia TL! \nn/ .
Yeah the Xperia ION screen is the only thing making me choose that over an S. So ION is the one to go for then ?
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All depends. If you are big into using custom rooms and kernels the ion doesn't have the amount of dev support as the s. They both are great devices though.
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I've been through the same thing a month ago, choosing between ion and s. I chose ion because of its gorgeous-ness and screen size and quality. Xperia ion has a unique screen. The contrast is so great.
About less devs available for ion,don't worry. You have got many mods for this device. The international version of ion is released at a later date than of S and so less people own an ion.
Go for Xperia Ion... You'll love it, like I do!
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I'm using the Xperia SL and it really is a beauty esp in white. Its size is just perfect for my hands and is pocket-able and I think any bigger than this size would need both my hands to just use a phone and wouldn't fit my pocket anymore.
I use my SL to actually watch The Walking Dead when I'm on the road ^_^ Its screen is just amaziiing.
The ION which I do not own has an SD slot so if you're into saving a lot of media stuff then go for it. I usually delete episodes I've watched even though they're only like consuming 1 GB AHAHAHA *Panic Mode.
The ION has a bigger battery BUT also a bigger screen so its kind of isn't an advantage over the SL.
The SL has an eyelet :> I think bec. its also marketed for Japan as the NX while the ION does not have as it was for the US.
+1 for the walking dead on SL! I do watch on my SL too, and stored 3 seasons on my phone ,
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xperia ion
I get a problem with my WCDMA system, if i set WCDMA for my ion operating the battery' ll collapse automaticly even the screen off. But with GSM it's ok. what should i do?
chirole said:
I'm using the Xperia SL and it really is a beauty esp in white. Its size is just perfect for my hands and is pocket-able and I think any bigger than this size would need both my hands to just use a phone and wouldn't fit my pocket anymore.
I use my SL to actually watch The Walking Dead when I'm on the road ^_^ Its screen is just amaziiing.
The ION which I do not own has an SD slot so if you're into saving a lot of media stuff then go for it. I usually delete episodes I've watched even though they're only like consuming 1 GB AHAHAHA *Panic Mode.
The ION has a bigger battery BUT also a bigger screen so its kind of isn't an advantage over the SL.
The SL has an eyelet :> I think bec. its also marketed for Japan as the NX while the ION does not have as it was for the US.
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Yeah your right , not gonna expect increased battery life just coz of the bigger bateery , however the phones are pretty similar in size with S at 128x64x10.6mm and ION at 133x68x10.8mm and both weigh in at 144g.
Compared to the galaxy S3 the S is just a slightly smaller and the ION is at par so i don't think fitting it on the pocket or using 1 hand should be an issue
Thanks for all the help , just a few days back Xperia T and TX were made available on the Indian ebay site. Will 99% go for one of these phones :highfive: