[Q] English firmware - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

On a Russian forum I found the newest firmware LT18i_4.1.L.0.8_England.ftf to download.
Does anyone - outside UK - flashed and use this customized (for Three Mobile said someone) firmware?
Just curious, because UK firmwares are famous for speed and bloatwaresless
...and, it seems, has a new baseband: 73

I recommend flashing generic firmware instead. You can remove the bloatware manually.
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popthosegaskets said:
I recommend flashing generic firmware instead. You can remove the bloatware manually.
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In my language, when someone is extremely curious, it's an expression defining that: `to have an itch in the ass`.
So: I downloaded it, flash it, rooted it, removed bloatware (most bloatware can be uninstalled without root).
Now me happy :laugh:
It's the speediest ICS (even the Phone dialer) tried by me until now (around five distributions, including generic), on my LT15i with locked BL. :victory:

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Best Unbranded Stock Rom?

I have a Vodafone N7105 that has 4.1.2 on it but it has all the Vodafone bloatware on it so I want to install an unbranded stock firmware but would like to know which is the best one? Obviously it needs to have the English language.
Many Thanks in advance
alradcliffe said:
I have a Vodafone N7105 that has 4.1.2 on it but it has all the Vodafone bloatware on it so I want to install an unbranded stock firmware but would like to know which is the best one? Obviously it needs to have the English language.
Many Thanks in advance
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I have found a few firmwares on google but they all seem to be for different networks and the ones on Sam firmware all appear to be for specific providers, apologies for the NOOB question but can anyone help?
Try removing bloatware via titanium backup.
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UtkarshGupta said:
Try removing bloatware via titanium backup.
this is XXXDDDAAA
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Tried but hasn't worked seems to only have removed part of some of the apps. Surely it's cleaner to install a firmware with no bloatware first off?
So far I have found guides on google but each one is for a different sized rom with a different name and I don't know the difference!
If someone could explain I'd be very grateful. I don't know which will be best for a UK N7105. All claim to be unbranded?
N7105XXDMB3_N7105OLBDMC1_XSP.zip | 1090.5 MB
N7105XXDMA6_N7105OLBDMA1_XSP.zip | 1040.4 MB
N7105XXDMB2_N7105FTMDMA1_FTM.zip | 1195.9 MB
N7105XXDLL7_N7105OLBDLL2_MM1.zip | 1028.3 MB
Thanks
All off teshxx roms in the n7105 section are stock and bloat/branded free but I'd highly recommend deadmans custom rom. They are all available in English just set it when prompted after first boot
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sawdoctor said:
All off teshxx roms in the n7105 section are stock and bloat/branded free but I'd highly recommend deadmans custom rom. They are all available in English just set it when prompted after first boot
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Thanks very much, are not of the ones i posted above and good for uk? I have just looked at the teshxx ones but they all seem to be per rooted and I don't understand the difference between odexed and de odexed.
Sorry again for noob questions
All custom roms and most stock uploaded here will be pre rooted. A deodexed rom takes slightly longer to boot but can be themed. Its a lot easier to mod a deoxed rom but all stock are odexed. Unless your modding or theming your rom you wont notice the difference. Dr ketans threads are the most helpful if you want to know anything. I think all the roms you mentioned are ok but dr ketan is the best person to ask
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I did try the singapore ones on sammobile (that didn't have service provider by name) which had no sp bloatware and worked fine, just didn't flash modem just incase. But am on t-mobile (uk) so tried EE firmware from sammobile, after trying vod and 3 ones as was initially impatient for uk stock rom but both full bloatware and was pleasantly suprised as didn't see any on EE.
After used titanium to freeze load stuff but that just my preference on some samsung apps.
Hope helps and makes sense. ..
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Which Stock rom

Hi
İ want to flash stock rom.
Which stock rom is the best?xxlm6 or xxlm8?or another?
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kerim336 said:
Hi
İ want to flash stock rom.
Which stock rom is the best?xxlm6 or xxlm8?or another?
Sorry for my english
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I am not sure what the BEST means here... I guess any one of the value packs are good (both roms you mentioned are in that category. I believe there is a newer one for Bulgaria - Check Samfirmware.com) However, I strongly recommend not to flash the radio (baseband) but just the ROM. Radio part is location sensitive and it is "supposed" to be optimized for the region you live in.
thearif said:
I am not sure what the BEST means here... I guess any one of the value packs are good (both roms you mentioned are in that category. I believe there is a newer one for Bulgaria - Check Samfirmware.com) However, I strongly recommend not to flash the radio (baseband) but just the ROM. Radio part is location sensitive and it is "supposed" to be optimized for the region you live in.
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Best stock rom mean:Best smooth,stable rom
Thanks for help
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To be honest i havent used those roms. But I don't think there should be too much of difference between new stock roms.
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lately i used bulgarian stock rom but i feel no difference. For me no need to go back stock. There is really good roms at forum
SSaliMM said:
lately i used bulgarian stock rom but i feel no difference. For me no need to go back stock. There is really good roms at forum
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Hehe, prefer RebelROM here
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Ok.thanks
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GT-N5100 Stock ROM need Help

Hi i was trying to find Stock factory N-5100 ROM UK/ version. I need my device to be able update using Kies.
What is your film ware version? Did you make a back-up when you rooted.
I didn't make a back up. It was 4.1 when both it. I am new at this. I have used odin to flash to 4.2.2. Official. But I have this freeze problem. 4.2.2 didn't help it to. Was hoping to sent to warranty. I need stock rom I guess. Or maybe update via kies will fix the issue. Where I could get 4.1 rom that kies would update to 4.2.2.?
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This is my current firmware.
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Go to the website of SamMobile to download the correct firmware for your tablet ....I think you're making a mistake by flashing the wrong firmware for your machine. In the title of your post, you indicate that you want the help of your 5100 and I see your screenshot indicates that you have a 5110!!!!!!!!
Yes. I got it wrong. Newbie.. Sam Mobile. OK. And what region I need to download? I couldn't find UK one. Or Ireland.
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http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N5110
Thank you so much. That will do. Next time I will be smarter to make a back up.
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UK region (firmware)
Hi, have you found the stock ROM for the region UK? I've searched the web, but all file are either missing or blocked or linked with a premium content.
I'm also looking for stock ROM, as my galaxy note 8 3g screwed up and cannot boot at all (I tried to flash custom ROM, but made a mistake).
I'd be grateful if you can give a tip where I can download the stock Samsung ROM for UK region. Thanks
gahanfrost said:
Yes. I got it wrong. Newbie.. Sam Mobile. OK. And what region I need to download? I couldn't find UK one. Or Ireland.
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[STOCK ROM][FTF] Xperia ZL (C6506) 10.4.1.B.0.101 R1C Generic US

Here's the Generic North America 4.3 release for Sony. It's untouched, just zipped to pare it down to ~ 450mb chunks.
I've tested this by flashing it to my own device. Even with that, I don't guarantee this to work for you.
If you're locked boot loader, you'll want to look at Nuts thread elsewhere for files to help you stay rooted.
If you're Unlocked boot loader, you can flash this, then flash a kernel with a build-in recovery and root using the update-su file found elsewhere on XDA, then flash the kernel from this FTF again once you're rooted.
C6506_10.4.1.B.0.101_1270-7584 Generic US.zip part 1
C6506_10.4.1.B.0.101_1270-7584 Generic US.zip part 2
Thanks for this! Now will just wait for Nut's or someone who can make a rooted zip and stripped ftf for flashing...
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Worked great.... Now I am in no rush for 4.4
Stupid question, but how do you flash a 2 part Rom in flash tool?
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captaink85 said:
Stupid question, but how do you flash a 2 part Rom in flash tool?
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Carefully...or not. Extracting the first zip will create a single FTF file to flash from the 2 zips.
So basically just unzip the 1st folder and that will open the 2nd zip which will create the single ftf?
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The zip program should be able to detect that it is a multi-part split zip file and automatically treat the two parts as a single zip file.
7-Zip supports this, if you don't already have a zip program.
Yeah, download both, and use 7zip to decompress and you should be golden. I'd have put it up as a single file, but that method of sharing files is limited to ~ 450mb files....
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My only issues I am having would be the auto focus on "words". Sometimes it will work well and sometimes it won't ... don't think it's as good as .569.... battery life seems a little bit better... pretty good overall....
Is there a place I can get all the firmware new and old I remember there was a site that did charge money and other sites where it was free.
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Torres77an said:
Is there a place I can get all the firmware new and old I remember there was a site that did charge money and other sites where it was free.
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Any particular version you're looking for?
scifan said:
Any particular version you're looking for?
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I want to start with the Bell C6506 4.1 then at least I can flash that back for warranty purposes but then I can root it and flash a pre-rooted 4.3 stock Rom from there.
Torres77an said:
I want to start with the Bell C6506 4.1 then at least I can flash that back for warranty purposes but then I can root it and flash a pre-rooted 4.3 stock Rom from there.
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I definitely don't have that...
I want to say it was 1.67 when I first started working with my 6506... and well, mine was a generic without contract...
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Torres77an said:
I want to start with the Bell C6506 4.1 then at least I can flash that back for warranty purposes but then I can root it and flash a pre-rooted 4.3 stock Rom from there.
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No contact but mostly I want the 4.1 so I can root it then update it even if it was a generic firmware I could still use it.
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scifan said:
I definitely don't have that...
I want to say it was 1.67 when I first started working with my 6506... and well, mine was a generic without contract...
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Ok so I'm now Rooted on 4.1 TELCEL with DoalRecovery with PhilZ Touch 6.26.6 & Clockworkmod now I joust need a preRooted 4.3 stock rom to flash
the firmware on that page for downlod don't happen to be rooted do they ? I'ma go take a look at the in the Developer section it should be around I've already done this sort of thing on the Xperia T before but I had lost that phone and found a good deal on the ZL.
hey guys,
im new at sony stuff, so some things are very different to samsung... i just unlocked my bootloader and tested some roms, but im missing all the sony stuff which´s in the stock roms. could you pls. help me to get back to the stock rom, i duno where to download the official austria/german sony firmware for my phone - flash with flashtool???
sry, dp! delete pls.
I just unlocked a new Xperia ZL c6506 locked to Claro Puerto Rico. The bloatware on the device is too much, can someone help me with the steps to load a stock android on it ?

i need help ! downgrade 2.3.4 to 2.3.3

Hi Guys i have problem by Accident i Updated my Xperia play to 2.3.4 and i tried download 2.3.3 -368- but its not working the device stuck and be very slowly when i flash this rom -2.3.3 .368- in my device and the unlikely iforget the build number of my orginal rom and thats what's make it more difficult to me when i was surfing internet i found abulid number of another version of 2.3.3 rom i guees its the same of my orginal rom -the bulid number 4.0.A.2.364 - Can Any one please upload this rom because i really need it to fix my device and another Qeustion its a stock rom right ?! -2.3.3 .368- and sorry about my weak english Thnx BTW this is my firs time i make subject IN XDA and sure will not be the final. NOTE:My Device Model is R800i - boot loader is locked and doesnt open once a time even try -i root my device with out BLU-
Lots of unknowns here. Well, at least for me. Have you unlocked the boot loader yet?
No and i never thinking about that idont want lost my phone but i have rooted it by Flashtool with out -bootloader unlock- and i checked it after root Dircetly , please if any one here have the rom upload it please
Ahmed227 said:
No and i never thinking about that idont want lost my phone but i have rooted it by Flashtool with out -bootloader unlock- and i checked it after root Dircetly , please if any one here have the rom upload it please
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If you can get it into fastboot, this can be fixed without unlocking the BL. Go through this post and find one that is for GB 2.3.3 and flash it. Next you need to flash the GB 2.3.3 ROM back onto the device. I will continue to search for the stock 2.3.3 ROM on the interwebz
Did this ever get fixed?
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psxpetey said:
Did this ever get fixed?
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not yet that I know of. I'm still scouring the interwebs for a stock ROM
93zx7 said:
not yet that I know of. I'm still scouring the interwebs for a stock ROM
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Stock roms are all contained on a thread in xda I'll link you
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psxpetey said:
Stock roms are all contained on a thread in xda I'll link you
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Do you think he'll be able to use the R800i_2.3.3_UK_generic?
93zx7 said:
Do you think he'll be able to use the R800i_2.3.3_UK_generic?
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Totally should be able to. If not he can just flash another rom but it should work
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