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[Q] Downgrade my arc s from ics to gingerbread.

I recently upgraded my arc s to ICS beta. Since it has no bluetooth wifi or the android market, i want to downgrade it back to Gingerbread. Can some one please help? ps. stupid me did not make any backup before upgrading..
Thank You.

Have you tried the Official ICS yet? Maybe it will resolve some of the issues you were having.
If you really want to downgrade though, all you have to do is flash the respective ftf file using flashtool. You'll find lots of guides/resources for this in the development section.

I dd not try the official. where can i find it? i installed beta only.
thank you.

smokified said:
I dd not try the official. where can i find it? i installed beta only.
thank you.
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This is the best ROM, and it is official ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515148
If you want to get back to GINGERBREAD just flash this ROM, IT is awesome
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325640
PD: Just remenber to have unlocked your bootloader and flash the respective kernel for each ROM
If this was usseful press "THANKS"

You can get the Official ICS here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598052

Thank you very much. I flashed the official ICS.

Gingerbread is the best..
Where do i find the official Gingerbread ROM. Plz give the link. Thanx

I Cannot download the rom....plz help
The links times out after 30 sec and says the source file couldnt b detected

anubhav.m said:
The links times out after 30 sec and says the source file couldnt b detected
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http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
Enjhoy!
press thanks if i helped

firmware .42 will be very helpful
shantusingh said:
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Enjhoy!
press thanks if i helped
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Sir I need the Xperia Arc S GB .ftf file P.S. that the firmware is not having .62 firmware. .42 will be very helpful....Thanxxxxxx

anubhav.m said:
Sir I need the Xperia Arc S GB .ftf file P.S. that the firmware is not having .62 firmware. .42 will be very helpful....Thanxxxxxx
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if u are trying to say u need the .42 ftf then its in the same link, just scroll down and look for : 4.0.2.A.0.42
Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716)
india generic hardly matters as Central Europe i believe is the same as if u flash this via flash tools. then as the phone will start u will on top get the language "hindi" option aswell or india "english" .. you can root this, then update via wifi to .62 n u will still have root
if u have unlocked ur bootloader make sure u have locked it so u be able to update to .62 via wifi

[PRO] Rooting

Hi, guys!
Please tell me how to root a locked bootloader stock 4.0.4 (.431 firmware) Xperia Pro.
Can it be done without downgrading??? And if not, please be kind and give me a step by step tutorial with .ftf links.
I don't want a custom rom for now, just rooting for stock 4.0.4
Thank you!

Why dont you have a look on google or xda on how to root your 4.0.4

You can find a root tutorial in the second page
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

Check the stickied threads under the General section. The rooting method is the same.

I checked the threads before posting this and I didn't get a thing.
So, can someone please tell me with a little sense of English how to root it, because AeonWorld left me in a total blackout with his coherence and English...
And also, is it true that you can install cwm only with unlocked bootloader???

nilseby said:
I checked the threads before posting this and I didn't get a thing.
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Should have checked google then. You can install CWM with a locked bootloader, but obviously can't flash a custom kernel, which most custom ROMs use.

Nevermind, everything is solved!
Now I have a beautiful rooted Xperia Pro with stock, which I heard it's the most stable and fast rom.
But now I have other questions...
First of all, what are all the tweaks I can make to make it even faster... (links please)
And the themes from arc and neo should work for pro without a problem also, right???

Use zeppelinrox's V6 Supercharger. Follow rexstor's guide. Make sure you read the original thread first.
Partition your memory card to use it with Link2SD. Follow XperiaBlog's guide to set it up.

Thanks for your useful reply (the first one around here...)!

pes 12 and fifa 12 on archos 101 internet tablet

hi ..
i have downloaded these tow games , and they both have the same problem ..
after i downloaded the extra needed file , i ran the game and it worked perfectly , until the screen saying " tap anywhere "
when i tap , the game automatically direct me to the home screen of the tablet !!
what to do pleas
my tablet is not rooted by the way. .

Are you sure you've downloaded proper working version for your tab?

Mavasilisk said:
Are you sure you've downloaded proper working version for your tab?
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how to make sure please , i thought the market is a trusted source 1!!

aw, you've downloaded it from the PlayStore. It used to work if its bough. Check the games topic and see which games and their versions are working for your device. I'd suggest you to use Chainfire but you said that your tab isnt rooted.

Mavasilisk said:
aw, you've downloaded it from the PlayStore. It used to work if its bough. Check the games topic and see which games and their versions are working for your device. I'd suggest you to use Chainfire but you said that your tab isnt rooted.
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ok . do you advise me to root ?
if yes , please give me a trusted topic to follow with the latest firmware
as i see there are a lot of topics regarding rooting
thanks in advance bro

amrsadi said:
ok . do you advise me to root ?
if yes , please give me a trusted topic to follow with the latest firmware
as i see there are a lot of topics regarding rooting
thanks in advance bro
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If your device is new I suggest you not to root it before you know what you are doing. Rooting your device will void your warranty. I suggest you to ask the people in the store where you bought it if there is some problems if you do so (I did it this way and they said its fine if I dont brick it myself). If you think you know enough to proceed there you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=930197 . Also I suggest you to install custom ROM because its way faster then stock OS. There is other way, check the topic for games available for A101 and check if the version matches with the one you've downloaded from PlayStore.

Mavasilisk said:
If your device is new I suggest you not to root it before you know what you are doing. Rooting your device will void your warranty. I suggest you to ask the people in the store where you bought it if there is some problems if you do so (I did it this way and they said its fine if I dont brick it myself). If you think you know enough to proceed there you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=930197 . Also I suggest you to install custom ROM because its way faster then stock OS. There is other way, check the topic for games available for A101 and check if the version matches with the one you've downloaded from PlayStore.
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yes it's new .. i will wait the warranty to end , after that i will root it ..
but please ,, i have some questions , i hope you will answer me..
1.. you advise me to install a custom ROM as its faster ,, doesn't rooting include installing it ? or rooting is a step and installing a custom ROM is a separated step which i can ignore ?
2..the topics you gave has a lot of firmwares which one to use ? how do i know ?
3.is it true that with rooting i can download paid apps for free ?
i know this is far away from the main topic , but i need to know every thing about rooting , as it a little bit confusing me ..

amrsadi said:
yes it's new .. i will wait the warranty to end , after that i will root it ..
but please ,, i have some questions , i hope you will answer me..
1.. you advise me to install a custom ROM as its faster ,, doesn't rooting include installing it ? or rooting is a step and installing a custom ROM is a separated step which i can ignore ?
2..the topics you gave has a lot of firmwares which one to use ? how do i know ?
3.is it true that with rooting i can download paid apps for free ?
i know this is far away from the main topic , but i need to know every thing about rooting , as it a little bit confusing me ..
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1.First you root your device by installing Special Developer Edition of android called also SDE and then install the custom rom over it. Your device remains rooted with the custom rom.
2. The firmwares are just firmware versions released by Archos. Download the latest one and all the files with the same number for the correct firmware. If you like to proceed ofcourse.
3.

No warez talk guys :good:

veyka said:
No warez talk guys :good:
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That's why I skipped point #3.

[Q] Xperia Arc S Root

Hello xda forum!
I´m kinda noob in the world of custimizing android devices, my first device was a SGA so that was an easy one, but now I have a xperia arc s with the official 4.0.4 rom made by sony the build number is 4.1.B.0 and I want to root it but i can´t, I have tried the DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su.zip method but it failed i think because it requires the build no 4.1.A , the 2nd atempt was to flash a kernel made also by doomlord to put the build number into 4.1.A or somthing like that but it also failed becuse i can´t boot into fastboot mode, so i made a research around xda forum and I found that some devices are locked by the mobile operator, so they can´t boot into fastboot mode. Now my question is does this device is rubish or do I have a solution? what can i do?
thanx!! to all the people that can help me.
P.D.1: sorry for my bad english xD
P.D.2: don´t be like "uuhh! look around xda, you´ll find the answer" please I need some help.

psychonation said:
P.D.2: don´t be like "uuhh! look around xda, you´ll find the answer" please I need some help.
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Read the stickys, guides or one of the other threads just like this asking the SAME EXACT QUESTION...
Have you read the THREE threads on THE SAME PAGE you decided to post your question?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874801
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1871981

thanx!
XperienceD said:
Read the stickys, guides or one of the other threads just like this asking the SAME EXACT QUESTION...
Have you read the THREE threads on THE SAME PAGE you decided to post your question?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874801
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1871981
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Thanx you save my life jeje i finally rooted my phone!! so glad!!

could you?
psychonation said:
Thanx you save my life jeje i finally rooted my phone!! so glad!!
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Could you tell me which thread you did ?

arc s
Hello fellows
am using sony Ericsson Arc S
Lt18i
4.0.4
2.6.32.9-perf kernel
4.1.b.0.587 build
i try to make it Root
but i was not able to do it
even i followed the links
can any one help me please
thank you

thilan said:
even i followed the links
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XperienceD said:
Rooting:
- What is rooting and why should I do it? The pros & cons of Android rooting
Rooting methods for the XPERIA line of Phones has constantly changed from apps to Pre-Rooted ROMs and Kernels. A Google search of "root -insert device name-" should help to find the specific method for your Phone but the following link is well worth reading - [How-To] Rooting guide for 2011 xperia devices
References:
Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 18.12.2012]
[ROOT+BB+CWM] ICS and non rootable GB build
[ROOT][NOOB GUIDE][for unlock BL] For Official ICS 4.0.4
[HOW-TO][FTF] Root and CWM with the latest 9.0.1.D.0.10 firmware
[ROOT&MORE]Xperia 2012 line Flashtool + prerooted system.img + Sony fw FTF + addons
{Guide} How To Root Xperia™ Smartphone Running ICS ( Ice Cream Sandwich) or GB ( Gingerbread )
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Xperia arc s rooting problem !
Guys Noob Here ! Help m out I downloaded the flashtool , ready to root file , and kernel for Arc s , doom rooting kit too and started Updating , it flashed my phone , but when i started the runme.exe file it said that ' adb drivers are not updated something like that and its killing the process ! i didn't knew what to do ! so then i installed the kernel ! now my phone is very much slow not useable ! new apps came that are foursqaure but not SU user the root apps ! what to do ? how do i downgrade or fix tis problem ! my phone is almost dead :X :crying: :crying:

Yes then update your phone's ADB drivers.
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Need help rooting UN/BL D5503

Hey,
I am sure you get a lot of these posts. I have searched the forums and can't find the straight forward noob answer I require..
I have managed to unlock my bootloader on my D5503 / 14.6.A.0.368 Android version 5.1.1
I have tried to follow these instruction found Herebut I am confused.
Download and install the latest Flashtool
Run XperiFirm (comes pre-bundled with the Flashtool) to download the latest FW.
Download [UB ONLY] [kernel] Root, init.d support, Recovery & Busybox for 14.6.A.0.368
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I know I need to use flash tool but it also says I have to use XperiFirm to DL the latest firmware. I am Australian if that helps..
Could someone please explain what exactly I need to do to root my phone.
Thanks

Anagel01 said:
Hey,
I am sure you get a lot of these posts. I have searched the forums and can't find the straight forward noob answer I require..
I have managed to unlock my bootloader on my D5503 / 14.6.A.0.368 Android version 5.1.1
I have tried to follow these instruction found Herebut I am confused.
I know I need to use flash tool but it also says I have to use XperiFirm to DL the latest firmware. I am Australian if that helps..
Could someone please explain what exactly I need to do to root my phone.
Thanks
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.368 is not the latest anymore. If you have Flashtool, open it, and click on the 'XF' logo at the top to open Xperifirm then find firmware and download and flash. You don't have to use Flashrool with unlocked BL. You could install recovery and flash a prf instead, or use a custom rom.

Anagel01 said:
Hey,
I am sure you get a lot of these posts. I have searched the forums and can't find the straight forward noob answer I require..
I have managed to unlock my bootloader on my D5503 / 14.6.A.0.368 Android version 5.1.1
I have tried to follow these instruction found Herebut I am confused.
I know I need to use flash tool but it also says I have to use XperiFirm to DL the latest firmware. I am Australian if that helps..
Could someone please explain what exactly I need to do to root my phone.
Thanks
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Managed... Unlock... Bootloader... Instructions... Flashtool... XD
Exactly what do you need? Root?
Well tellme:
1) is your device's bootloader unlocked?
2) Do you have a custom kernel or the stock one? Which one?
I'll help you if you answer the 2 questions. Greetings