[Q] Xperia Pro ICS - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys,
I have a Sony Xperia Pro MK16a and I'm waiting for the ICS update. I'm tired of waiting so I searched it up on Google and I came across a thread in a website that says how you can manually update it with Flashtool and the ICS ftf file. Thing is that the file is named "mk16i​_4.1​.B.0​.431​_ready​ to root​.rar" and since I have a mk16a, is it safe if I flash it onto my phone? I have a locked bootloader and I'm rooted. Also, if I can update that way, do I need the the ICS kernel, baseband or anything? Any help is greatly appreciated

That ready to root which website you got it ?
Sent From My Sexy Sensation.

Both have different radio/basebands and flashing a MK16i ROM on a MK16a may make you have problems with Phone Calls/Data Usage.
So no, you'll have to wait.
EDIT: Wait no more, ameer's thread has the ROM for MK16a: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Dunno if this work with OverLo4d/AeonWorld tutorial, but you can root it with Bootloader Unlocked with RootXperia.zip.

RamEsRock said:
Both have different radio/basebands and flashing a MK16i ROM on a MK16a may make you have problems with Phone Calls/Data Usage.
So no, you'll have to wait.
EDIT: Wait no more, ameer's thread has the ROM for MK16a: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Dunno if this work with OverLo4d/AeonWorld tutorial, but you can root it with Bootloader Unlocked with RootXperia.zip.
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He has a xperia pro mk16a from fido his bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked so hes wondering if its possible to grab a stock ics firmware and flash it whit flashtool...
Since ameers thread has it for the mk16a does he need still a official ics kernel or baseband or anything else ? Or he can straight flash it and ready to go..
Sent From My Sexy Sensation.

Still, there's the testpoint way to unlock bootloader, but inexperienced users (like myself) won't be able to do it.

RamEsRock said:
Still, there's the testpoint way to unlock bootloader, but inexperienced users (like myself) won't be able to do it.
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Really ? Could you link me to the thread please...
Sent From My Sexy Sensation.

I tried researching for the thread but couldn't find it.
I know you can pay someone with the correct Box or Dongle to unlock it with SETool, but there's a DIY thread with the use of S1Tool that I think it's for free.
Just couldn't find the tutorial, sorry.

shahkam said:
He has a xperia pro mk16a from fido his bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked so hes wondering if its possible to grab a stock ics firmware and flash it whit flashtool...
Since ameers thread has it for the mk16a does he need still a official ics kernel or baseband or anything else ? Or he can straight flash it and ready to go..
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The ftf (flashable via flashtool) on my thread includes kernel and baseband. So you do not have to flash them separately.

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[Q] how to root version 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.A.0.62

hi,
i have searched for an answer all over the internet including this website. can someone please tell me how i can root my xperia arc that has the software mentioned in the title. if you can post a step by step guide that would be great. thank you.
shoaib12 said:
hi,
i have searched for an answer all over the internet including this website. can someone please tell me how i can root my xperia arc that has the software mentioned in the title. if you can post a step by step guide that would be great. thank you.
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Check here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560777
what do i do if i have the unlocked bootloader
shoaib12 said:
what do i do if i have the unlocked bootloader
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just flash doomkernel vx.x {whatever u want}
Use this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1558114
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how do i flash from .62 to .42? if i unlock my bootloader do i need to flash back? if i unlock my bootloader what procedure do i take to root my phone?
shoaib12 said:
how do i flash from .62 to .42? if i unlock my bootloader do i need to flash back? if i unlock my bootloader what procedure do i take to root my phone?
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you can flash any prerooted ROM after unlocking the bootloader
Sad-Clown said:
you can flash any prerooted ROM after unlocking the bootloader
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im sorry, but that made no sense to me. i dont know what a prerooted ROM is. im sorry im such a noob and sorry for being a hassle by asking these questions but i dont want to ruin my phone the first time i root.
shoaib12 said:
im sorry, but that made no sense to me. i dont know what a prerooted ROM is. im sorry im such a noob and sorry for being a hassle by asking these questions but i dont want to ruin my phone the first time i root.
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You have to unlock the bootloader to flash a prerooted Rom (a Rim that is rooted) but i don't recommend this methode since you have to unlock the bl
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so what is the best method for me to use as a noob with a sony erricson xperia arc version 2.3.4 build .62
anyone got an answer?
shoaib12 said:
so what is the best method for me to use as a noob with a sony erricson xperia arc version 2.3.4 build .62
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If you have bootloader locked you will need to down grade your firmware to build 42 do this download program called flashtools available on xda.
Download from xda the .42 file use flashtools to load on to phone.
Then root with either zergrush method or from flashtools.
Once rooted use ota to update to latest build 62
if bootloader is unlocked then do as described in previous posts.
All software and tools are available in general or q&a sections.
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shoaib12 said:
anyone got an answer?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1558114
Use this if you downgraded your phone
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okay, so i have unlocked bootloader. can someone give me a link to how i can root my phone. if i root my phone will i loose everything? like how i lost it all when i unlocked bootloader.
shoaib12 said:
okay, so i have unlocked bootloader. can someone give me a link to how i can root my phone. if i root my phone will i loose everything? like how i lost it all when i unlocked bootloader.
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There's nothing to be lost.. Dont worry.. And u can always relock your bootloader and get the warranty back.. But u wont be able to get the drm keys back..
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I have the same problem...
With the same spec, how the best tutorial for noob like me..?

[Q] Bootloader unlock not allowed

So i have an Orange Xperia Arc S. I called them, they gave me the network unlock code, i unlocked the phone. But when i go into settings it still says bootloader unlock not allowed.
My question is, can i still root it now that i have unlocked the code so i can use ICS?
thank you
why you want to root? for your info, no need root and unlock bootloader to use ICS rom. but if you wanna try custom rom, you must unlock bootloader to flash the ROM n kernel
i dont want a custom Rom, i just want to install the official ICS .
How can i install that without unlocking the bootloader?
Update through the Sony Companion tool on your PC if the ICS has been release for your area.
thats the problem, i dont wanna wait a few months til it comes available through my provider. I downloaded the generic file.. how do i go about installing on my Arc?
Portospirate said:
thats the problem, i dont wanna wait a few months til it comes available through my provider. I downloaded the generic file.. how do i go about installing on my Arc?
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Correct me if im wrong but it is possible to use ics by flashing it using flashtool. Plus,using flashtool doesnt require root or unlock bootloader...
However if u are using an arc and not arc s, it is not recommended to use the ics firmware of arc s coz there is some issue regarding touch screen...
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You could use FLASHTOOL to flash the original ICS for ARC S from sony that's doable.
Look in Dev section for binary post about ics Nordic all info in there.
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Help loading custom Rom?

Yesterday I rooted my r800at by downgrading the firmware then super one click. Now I have been trying to get custom Rom on my phone and I can't find anything. I would like ics but can't find one. I have a locked bootloader do I need to unlock it to do it. If I do does it cost money I dont want to pay but if I have to I will. Can someone help.
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Gunner1716 said:
Yesterday I rooted my r800at by downgrading the firmware then super one click. Now I have been trying to get custom Rom on my phone and I can't find anything. I would like ics but can't find one. I have a locked bootloader do I need to unlock it to do it. If I do does it cost money I dont want to pay but if I have to I will. Can someone help.
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As i know, u will need to unlock bootloader if want to install ics cusrom, but if u wanna try i suggest gin2ics which now developing to gin2jellybean, as i remember, hope it wasnt wrong, u can install it locked bootloader or maybe u can search for any on the developing forum
Regards from Lucian
Xperia Play with True Ancestor Rom modded myself..
Locked Bootloader
Gunner1716 said:
Yesterday I rooted my r800at by downgrading the firmware then super one click. Now I have been trying to get custom Rom on my phone and I can't find anything. I would like ics but can't find one. I have a locked bootloader do I need to unlock it to do it. If I do does it cost money I dont want to pay but if I have to I will. Can someone help.
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You need to unlock bootloader if you want to flash a real ICS-rom. You can do this on Sony's homepage. http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Simply follow the instructions given on Sony's page or search in the development section for unlocking bootloader.
Then you can choose a ICS rom, for example CM9 or this one (but there are much more, simply look in the development section an try some different roms ) and flash it.
Sry my English isn't that good.

Xperia Arc ICS update?

Soo yea... I know the update is there, but I still haven't received anything.
Anyone else that hasn't received it yet? (In a legit way not via a rom.)
I'd love to hear soon from you guys.
Edit: Or provide a alternate way to get ICS.
PC companion.
MrModMan said:
PC companion.
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PC Companion says I don't have any updates...
But I'm still running Android 2.3.4 Build 4.0.2.A.0.62
I'm clueless.
Flash .431 or .587 firmware (ICS)
MrModMan said:
Flash .431 or .587 firmware (ICS)
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Can I have a little more detail about what you mean, please?
alternate way
there may be different methods you can use
1st. flash the .ftf(ics firmware) file using the flashtool and also the corresponding kernel
search the forum for arc and you will certainly find the firmware file and the procedure....JUST SEARCH FOR IT.:good:
2nd. ANTOTHER method is to unlock the bootloader and feel free to try any rom of your choice(although this voids the warranty :silly
there has been a variety of roms(custom and stock) available for THE ARC.
rest is your choice
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amankumar2508007 said:
there may be different methods you can use
1st. flash the .ftf(ics firmware) file using the flashtool and also the corresponding kernel
search the forum for arc and you will certainly find the firmware file and the procedure....JUST SEARCH FOR IT.:good:
2nd. ANTOTHER method is to unlock the bootloader and feel free to try any rom of your choice(although this voids the warranty :silly
there has been a variety of roms(custom and stock) available for THE ARC.
rest is your choice
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Alright, thanks mate. I'll go try and find something.
TheTastyToast said:
Alright, thanks mate. I'll go try and find something.
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Simply flash a .587 stock firmware through FLASHTOOL

[Q] using PC companion for unlocked bootloader stock

hey guys,
i am on stock .211 that doomlord provided when it was released, i have an unlocked bootloader and its rooted.. but no recovery because i think the kernel is stock...
will it be ok if i update the phone using pc companion? or will it brick my phone?
thank u!
it should work, if not it will tell you , that you have modified content, you will have to update using flashtool
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I don't think it will with on unlocked boatloader
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luaifarah said:
hey guys,
i am on stock .211 that doomlord provided when it was released, i have an unlocked bootloader and its rooted.. but no recovery because i think the kernel is stock...
will it be ok if i update the phone using pc companion? or will it brick my phone?
thank u!
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I answered in eXistenZ already (why are you asking this is in different places at once btw, impatient much?), but now I'm on my pc so I can give you a few links. Pc Companion won't be able to install an update on an unlocked bootloader, even if your kernel is stock. You can use EMMA, it's pretty much the same, downloads the latest firmware for your region and installs it (but I think there's no automated backup, so it'll wipe your phone, you need to prepare a backup yourself). You can find EMMA here: http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/. It's possible that EMMA says the latest available firmware is .200 or .211, but try it anyway because it might install .96. I had this when the JB update was being rolled out, EMMA stated the latest firmware was .50 but it installed .200.
If EMMA doesn't install .96, it's possible this update hasn't rolled out in your region yet. I think you better select the firmware yourself... Why don't you just flash DooMLorD's advanced stock kernel for .96 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302393) and flash the deodexed zip version (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425192&highlight)? Or if you just want stock, why don't you flash the ftf?
Redstarr1 said:
I answered in eXistenZ already (why are you asking this is in different places at once btw, impatient much?), but now I'm on my pc so I can give you a few links. Pc Companion won't be able to install an update on an unlocked bootloader, even if your kernel is stock. You can use EMMA, it's pretty much the same... Or if you just want stock, why don't you flash the ftf?
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I'm sorry I actually was in a bit of a hurry... Well I tried EMMA and as u stated it installed .200 so I'm downloading the ftf now.. I'm a bit worried about bricking my phone, though.
Thanks anyway and sorry for the inconvenience.
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