I don't think it is but I can't seem to find any working Xperia Arc 2.3.4 (4.0.2.A.0.42) firmware at the moment and I only have the firmware for the arc s I've been searching for hr's now with no luck , this ICS isn't working so well on my device .
No, but here's the lt15 thread.
I think I've already down loaded this maybe I just don't have the program to open it .
It's for flashtool which is the first post on the development section. The instructions are fairly easy to follow, use it to flash stock roms. The files such as the one I linked contain the rom, baseband and kernel.
Have a look at this thread here. It has a list of firmwares for both LT15 and LT18, including Generic USA 2.3.4 (.62).
For the ICS Generic USA 4.0.4, check out this thread.
If you're prepared to flash ROMs, I'd suggest you give ICS a try once again. I find it pretty good. Perhaps the version you were using earlier was buggy.
Cheers! Hope this helped.
EDIT: You can find the latest version of Flashtool at its homepage on github here.
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Hi, hoping someone can help
I have flashed official ICS release to my Arc lt15i, rooted+ installed CWM with flashtool.
My question is which ICS ROM's are now compatible?
Have searched on forums but can only find posts from before the official release saying not compatible due to Kernel, I guess this is not the case now?
Many thanks
Can you place the copy owned by the load in order to try it Thanks
Custom rom
djsneak1 said:
Hi, hoping someone can help
I have flashed official ICS release to my Arc lt15i, rooted+ installed CWM with flashtool.
My question is which ICS ROM's are now compatible?
Have searched on forums but can only find posts from before the official release saying not compatible due to Kernel, I guess this is not the case now?
Many thanks
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For those looking for a custom ICS rom to work with locked bootloaders i can recommend [ROM][ARC/S]ICS<☆>MooDeD ICS IFT v80.1[xAROMA][HD-Gaming][OTA][Light'Ning Speed}xDuo+ : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526717 . I have installed and it's working, and from what i can tell a lot faster than stock ICS. I wasn't sure if it will work with locked bootloader, but happily it does.
Hey, I am using my xperia arc. And I would like to have my UI look like ICS, but still stay on Ginger Bread since it is more stable according to the official Sony website. I currently have the .62 software, Android 2.3.4, boot loader unlocked and I have no idea what I should do after my boot loader's unlocked. Moreover, I have the flash tool software, but I don't get what would happen if I flash some software (i.e the global generic software from Sony). And I would like to have a tutorial on how to get my phone look like ICS. So if you guys can help me out it would be great cheers.
*Please also show me the download link and the phone is not ROOTED.
Please do a little search in the ARC Theme section. Everything is there. And your phone must be rooted to use any UI MOD.
For rooting instructions check the ARC General section. The procedures threads are in top. All are sticky.
cwk8412 said:
Hey, I am using my xperia arc. And I would like to have my UI look like ICS, but still stay on Ginger Bread since it is more stable according to the official Sony website. I currently have the .62 software, Android 2.3.4, boot loader unlocked and I have no idea what I should do after my boot loader's unlocked. Moreover, I have the flash tool software, but I don't get what would happen if I flash some software (i.e the global generic software from Sony). And I would like to have a tutorial on how to get my phone look like ICS. So if you guys can help me out it would be great cheers.
*Please also show me the download link and the phone is not ROOTED.
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u try out aniking stock based ics rom {GB} ..ITS INTERFACE IS LIKE ICS.
I Dont have Link Of ANikIng RoM buT U uSE sEARCH tOOL . AND tYPE anIkiNG rOM.
Oh found IT. go.to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1381597
Hit thanks
i've been looking around here and found some posts about rooting the 4.0.4 of LT15i.
for my locked bootloader LT15i, i might flash the 4.0.3 .FTF(4.1.A.0.562) ,then use the one-click root ,then flash back to the 4.0.4 .FTF(4.1.B.0.431)
should i use the right 4.0.3 .ftf and 4.0.4.ftf (use my HK version .ftf)?
but i can't find any hk version 4.0.3/4.0.4 ftf in the forums.
if i flash with the global version ftf ,is it harmful to my LT15i?
BTW, in my software info, it says: file system version: WORLD-1-8_4.1.B.0.431
phone software version: 1241-4324_4.1.B.0.431
Just flash stock 4.0.3 kernel, root and flash stock 4.0.4 kernel. This way you get to keep your HK customisations.
(To flash the kernel alone, exclude all other options in Flashtool).
And flashing different .ftf's won't harm your phone. You will just lose some of the customisations i.e. some region specific apps. In most cases, it's just bloatware.
Cheers!
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
xtacy! said:
Just flash stock 4.0.3 kernel, root and flash stock 4.0.4 kernel. This way you get to keep your HK customisations.
(To flash the kernel alone, exclude all other options in Flashtool).
And flashing different .ftf's won't harm your phone. You will just lose some of the customisations i.e. some region specific apps. In most cases, it's just bloatware.
Cheers!
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks very much !
And could you give me a link of stock 4.0.3 kernel and stock 4.0.4 kernel (what does 'stock' mean here?)
i just downloaded a 431 general-global ftf from the post and it's 199MB, it may not be the 'kernel' ,is it?
You've downloaded the entire ROM, hence the big file.
Download the LT18i .562 ftf from the same post as well. This gives you 4.0.3.
Put both the .ftfs in the firmwares folder of Flashtool. Now when you choose to flash, you should be able to see both the firmwares listed. Choose the .562 and EXCLUDE everything except the kernel (in the options on the right hand side). This way, you're flashing just the kernel and nothing else. Root it and then do the same thing with the .431 kernel.
Stock means the unmodified firmware you got from Sony (Ericsson).
NB: There's a 4.0.3 kernel alone somewhere in the forum. If you don't want to download the whole 4.0.3 ftf, you would need to search for this.
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Thanks very much !
And could you give me a link of stock 4.0.3 kernel and stock 4.0.4 kernel (what does 'stock' mean here?)
i just downloaded a 431 general-global ftf from the post and it's 199MB, it may not be the 'kernel' ,is it?
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here you will find everything you need.
happy flashing!
Hello Community,
I've got my Xperia Play from a friend, so I can't tell for sure but I guess it was updated to GB 2.3.x after November 2011. (Assuming Xperia Play runs on Ginger Bread by default, sorry if I'm wrong)
Well, my aim is to root my Xperia Play. I tried it with the Easy Root Kit from DoomLord, unfortunately without success.
Then i noticed the major warning, that the method won't work for ICS or any phone upgraded to GB 2.3.x after 11/2011.
So i guess that's my problem.
After further investigating, i think the solution might be to flash an older GB version onto my phone, then using DoomLord kit and after that updating OTA, to keep root.
Well I'm really new to this, so I'm not sure if this is the best way (or if this way is even a solution) so I wanted to ask that and what version I should flash to, in order to use DoomLords kit.
Thank you
Xperia Play R800i
Android version: 2.3.4 (Gingerbread i guess, but don't know where to look it up)
Build-Number: 4.0.2.A.0.69
Kernel-Version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
If you need any further information please tell me. I can also post the report from DoomLords batch file, if its needed.
What model of xperia play? R800x, R800i, R800at, R800t?
You need a .58 or .42 firmware you can't root .69 with that method. You can flash another firmware with Flashtool.
Hmm, you need a german .42 ftf to root and OTA update to .69. But i have never found a german .42 ftf. The .42 which can be downloaded from the Android Development section is a World Version, which can´t be updated to .69 because .69 is a german market version.
There are two methods to get to .69 with root
1) Flash german .42 with Wotanserver
-You´ll have to pay 2 Euro
-Important:choose .42 AND in drop down menu 2.3.4 german generic trade
-Will erase your user data installed before
-root with Superoneclick and OTA update to .69
2) Through Bootloader
-Unlock bootloader, (official method from Sony or the alejandro guy)
- Flash a pre rooted Kernel and CWM
- Flash superuser, busybox via CWM
I´ve used method one. Didn´t want to unlock bootloader for now.
S34Qu4K3 said:
What model of xperia play? R800x, R800i, R800at, R800t?
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Its a Xperia Play R800i, i put that info in my first post already.
Seems you overlooked it, it's near the bottom of my post, under the thank you
@UNCUT88RAW:
Firstly thank you for the helpful post. Unfortunately the solutions you told me, do not make me smile
But i still have some questions, before I'll decide what to do:
- i'm not limited to german versions, am I? (honest question, may sound ironic)
- what would be the disadvantages if staying on a .42 world version?
- is there no other world version higher than .42? I can't imagine the german version being the highest
- aand you told me to root via superoneclick in your first solution, can't I use DoomLords kit at that step, too? I'm not too into paying, and then messing up at rooting my phone anyways xD
looking forward for your help
thank you
Just flash the f/w man (besides the 1 u r on) n root it with any method u want. Its really not a big deal to flash any f/w. Just be sure to do it RIGHT the 1st time. That is make sure u hav all the driver(s) needed install on ur pc n a working flashtool which i think u can find it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384535.
Happy flashing n gud luck.
I will try to downgrade to version .58 or .42, it rooted easily with doomlord kit, and i prefer .58 enhanced, it will give large internal storage also if u gonna try custom rom, most of it compatible with .58 rom version.. Its run smoothly for gaming too
Regards from Lucian
Xperia Play with True Ancestor Rom modded myself..
Locked Bootloader
@Jimmy Fake
1) .58 is the highest firmware version which can be rooted directly with Superoneclick. On .62 or .69 you need to use the methods i´ve explained earlier to gain root. You can flash different market versions (german, french or englisch market) of these firmwares, the only difference is the bloatware on it.
If you want the highest version .69 with root, you´ll need german version of .42 and an OTA update to .69.
2) .69 includes a memory fix which prevents the phone from restarting. Also has newest baseband 66, which has the best battery life and signal reception. It also contains new bloat but it can be removed through Titanium Backup. GMail is renamed to Google Mail because of a legal issue.
i know that this memory fix is included in .58 and upwards but i don´t know if this new baseband is included in any other firmware.
3).42, .58, .62, .69
4) You can root with any tools which you like.
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Forgot to mention that there is a japanese firmware for Xperia Play which has 67 baseband (highest baseband). Some people say that it has the best performance in regards to gaming, battery life and signal reception. Unfortunately, it has another modelnumber (S0-015D i believe) and might give problems with some games because of it. When you change build.prop to R800i than it should solve this issue. Didn´t test that firmware. It can be found in the Android Development section of the Xperia Play.
UNCUT88RAW said:
@Jimmy Fake
1) .58 is the highest firmware version which can be rooted directly with Superoneclick. On .62 or .69 you need to use the methods i´ve explained earlier to gain root. You can flash different market versions (german, french or englisch market) of these firmwares, the only difference is the bloatware on it.
If you want the highest version .69 with root, you´ll need german version of .42 and an OTA update to .69.
2) .69 includes a memory fix which prevents the phone from restarting. Also has newest baseband 66, which has the best battery life and signal reception. It also contains new bloat but it can be removed through Titanium Backup. GMail is renamed to Google Mail because of a legal issue.
i know that this memory fix is included in .58 and upwards but i don´t know if this new baseband is included in any other firmware.
3).42, .58, .62, .69
4) You can root with any tools which you like.
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Forgot to mention that there is a japanese firmware for Xperia Play which has 67 baseband (highest baseband). Some people say that it has the best performance in regards to gaming, battery life and signal reception. Unfortunately, it has another modelnumber (S0-015D i believe) and might give problems with some games because of it. When you change build.prop to R800i than it should solve this issue. Didn´t test that firmware. It can be found in the Android Development section of the Xperia Play.
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Also heard some news, version .69 the latest update has 66 baseband, it battery life and signal has grown better
Regards from Lucian
Xperia Play with True Ancestor Rom modded myself..
Locked Bootloader
@UNCUT88RAW
I'm interested in trying out that japanese firmware you mentioned. But got a couple of questions again.
1) If I won't like the outcome. How do I get back to my current state? Do I need to back up my current .69? Or can I find german .69 easy on the web?
2) "When you change build.prop to R800i than it should solve this issue. Didn´t test that firmware." - What exactly do I have to change in the build.prop? Shall I simple replace the build.id from the japanese version with the one for R800i?
Thank you for your help
1) You can flash .69 ftf directly via Flashtool since there´s a ftf available. Search for it on the web. However, userdata might get lost.
2) There´s a line in build.prop where the modelnumber is saved. I think it has the name ro.modelnumber. But i don´t know it exactly. Please google after build.prop for further details or look in the xda forums. To edit build.prop you need an Fileeditor and root.
Link for japanese firmware: (Please read the thread.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1689450&highlight=japanese+firmware
Firmware must be rooted through unlocking bootloader. Use ftf for Flashtool.
I want to Install the newest baseband, but I don't know what's that .
Could you give it to me
Be more specific with your question.
This forum is about 3 Models. Xperia S, ACRO S and iON. So mention your current model and the baseband you have right now. So that other users can help you with that.
I don't know it clearly. I just flash the XZX ROM,and my signal always lost. So, I wanna ask for help
You are using Xperia S? The XZX ROM is using the latest 0.55 firmware base by SONY. SO I am thinking the it includes the latest baseband already.
It's not necessary that the latest baseband will solve the issue. You can try the 0.45 or 0.50 baseband too. See which one suits your network. And contact the developer of the ROM also.
Tell the problem that you are facing, post in that thread too.