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[Q] Help Xperia Play R800i europe version

hello people, i'm new in android system and i do need help my device it's not recognized in MTP mode it keeps me saying to upgrade the semc drivers in windows XP ??? because i need to upgrade to the latest firmware and start palying (root the device etc.) can somebody please help me ?? i've search google tried a lot off programs for drivers etc. nothing and because i usde to come here in the firts years for advices for mi PDA windows device (HP, HTC) you i've lost my email acount so i'm noot a kind of noob but now i'm stuck because of a stupid usb drivers i've seen that galaxy and some devices have this problem so every help is very much welcome keep on XDA

I think the sony ericsson site has them (download the PC Companion, I'm pretty sure it's part of that)
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Hi thanks for your advice but y've tried al !!! My problem is the semc usb drivers for windows XP... Cannot install?!?!'!'why? All advice welcome.
Thx

update: Ignore post, i was speaking out my *** next one has a link to the drivers for xp and up

have you tried this site:
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/w...eriaarcxperianeoxperiaplaydrivers?cc=gb&lc=en

Hi thx ive download the drivers extracted but when i conect in MTP mode i point the files nothing ! Do i need to put the files in some place? Sorry to be such a noob but android is a pain in the ***

fast_furious69 said:
Hi thx ive download the drivers extracted but when i conect in MTP mode i point the files nothing ! Do i need to put the files in some place? Sorry to be such a noob but android is a pain in the ***
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Do the drivers work?
Now is the problem updating the firmware?
If that is the problem now, can somebody with an 800i help out, i have the 800x and we don't have such things as MTP

paxChristos said:
Do the drivers work?
Now is the problem updating the firmware?
If that is the problem now, can somebody with an 800i help out, i have the 800x and we don't have such things as MTP
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Hi the problem still be the dam semc usb drivers for flashing the mobile only that because without them no way firmware upgrade even sharing files to se site...

fast_furious69 said:
Hi thx ive download the drivers extracted but when i conect in MTP mode i point the files nothing ! Do i need to put the files in some place? Sorry to be such a noob but android is a pain in the ***
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Extracted = installed? Cuz you need to install them on your pc.
Some people have had issues connecting in MTP mode. If you have installed the drivers then try to unmount the sdcard prior to connecting the phone to your pc.
Regards Dousan...

paxChristos said:
have you tried this site:
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/w...eriaarcxperianeoxperiaplaydrivers?cc=gb&lc=en
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Hi download the package unziped when ask for the drivers i point the place but keeps saying device not found so still the same now I try restore XP to earlier date and see whay happen the girl that answer can you please tell what ypu do to conect in MTP mode? Thx

If you're talking about me, im a guy
R800x (american version on verizon wireless) doesn't have mtp
Did you try unistall the device (under device manager) and reinstalling it?
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Sorry man now it recognized like a camera dammm android drivers. Any suggestions?

@fast_forious69 i just reread your first post. If you just want root then you should use flashtool to flash the UK generic .184 FW. Then root with gingerbreak and then without doing anything else update OTA to the newest 4.0.A.2.368 (2.3.3). The only way to preserve root when updating is OTA.
Further more you won't be able to root the new firmware if you upgrade without doing the above, unless you also unlock you bootloader. If you just want root there's no need for that imo. You can can always unlock later if you want to do other mods like custom Rom/kernel etc.
Anyway download flashtool and extract it to your desktop. Then install the drivers that comes with the tool (ggsetup.exe). Then download the UK generic .184 FW, extract it and put it in the firmware folder that came with flashtool. Hit x10FlashTool.exe. In the window that opens press flash and choose your FW and then tick 'wipe data' and then ok and just follow the instructions. This will wipe all userdata on the phone apps, bookmarks, sms, saved games states etc.
If you're already on .145 or .184 (2.3.2) then just download gingerbreak and root and then strait after boot update OTA. (I take that you bootloader is locked otherwise don't do any official updates hence it will brick your phone).
Link for flashtool (use 0.2.9.1 beta):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Link for FW (.184):
http://www.multiupload.com/MDS10FFGTT
Link for gingerbreak (use version 1.20):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
Regards Dousan...

Hi first thx for your help. I think first I've to try putting xp recognize my Xperia not like a camera but like a mass storage drive I put the drivers from sony nada still same I need semc usb drivers so in that mode I can do upgrades from sony there are some new stuff for our mobile go to sony Ericsson and see the files xloud and new themes and other stuff.
All the best and thx again man ;-)
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paxChristos said:
If you're talking about me, im a guy
R800x (american version on verizon wireless) doesn't have mtp
Did you try unistall the device (under device manager) and reinstalling it?
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Sorry man it wanst for you but to another user before you :-o

fast_furious69 said:
Hi first thx for your help. I think first I've to try putting xp recognize my Xperia not like a camera but like a mass storage drive I put the drivers from sony nada still same I need semc usb drivers so in that mode I can do upgrades from sony there are some new stuff for our mobile go to sony Ericsson and see the files xloud and new themes and other stuff.
All the best and thx again man ;-)
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Sorry man it wanst for you but to another user before you :-o
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Lol then it must be me. Well I'm a guy aswell...
Anyway mate you'll end up with the newest FW update if you follow my guide above (xLoud, themes etc. You won't loose warrenty for using flashtool on the other hand afaik you will when rooting or unlocking bootloader. That can be ereased by unrooting and locking again. Then nobody should know. Atleast i got my device serviced under warrenty that way
Either way you're welcome and you choose what you'll do. If you can't make pc companion work then you'll have the flashtool way to do it...
Regards Dousan...

Hi mate Dousan, i've read your advice but not sure if i'll try to do it the phone is about one month, i've try the firmware way with Pc compainon it says my phone is with the latest update firmware ?!?!?! 2.3.3 wich i confirm in the menu of the Xperia now i'm in a dilema if is really necessary to flash it with the tools you recomend and loose my info contacts, etc... because i cant update the damn phone with sony ericsson OTA backup ! it only backup the bookmarks !!! don't backup my contacts calendar etc.
i've even reinstall Windows XP nothing now is a digital camera (MTP mode) only works acess the phone in MSC mode so only acess the SD card, a bit weird this android phone i've talk with some other guys in another foruns they say windows 7 it's better but my money now is not enough to buy a new pc, just don't no what to do .... maybe take the mobile to the store a see what's better.
by the way is the new things good Xloud new themes etc. ?
thx mate

The xloud is cool, the speakers are nice, loud and crisp now. Good sound. About the themes.. Meh, I only se the background change really, it's not like cm7 theme chooser nor the one I know from HTC. There's some other stuff too, apps and small tweaks. Haven't really gone through the phone and compared.
Well the work lies in flashing with flashtool, then root and then OTA. For me it's no biggie, but then again I've flashed my phones for the last three years now and things has been more complex than this and also easier. All is relative and what is easy for me could be difficult for and vice versa
If you don't feel comfy about doing it then don't. Take it to a certified SE shop and let them do it for you.
Regards Dousan...
Ohh and always glad to help out where I can

Man you are a very good help and a good friend... If one day u come to portugal algarve i buy u a beer....B-)
Or maybe when i go to denmark we go to hard rock café and have a lager..... Eheheh

[Q] Help with rooting (long rant)

Hello people
I'm a user of the Arc s and who has spent over 5 hrs trying to root my phone but with no luck,
I've tried every way of rooting I could find but they ether don't work or I couldn't download the required files.
Meaning when I try and download the flashtools, A i don't know which one if the correct link because theres like 600 links or something and, B the person who uploaded the files had to use a server with a 1 download a hr limet and I'm NOT paying anything or signing up to the hosting place.
When I try one of the easy ways, like the one click app way they don't do anything, like i get cmd popping up for like 2 seconds then closing but nothing happens.
Just so you guys know, I'm not a noob. I have done these things before on different phones, but A it's been a long time scenes I've rooted anything before and B my Arc needs to be rooted in a very strange way which I've never seen before.
So the bottom line is i need help, can anyone help? anything would be useful.

Flashtool has 3 links on the main page ...
http://androxyde.github.com/
All 3 worked fine for me. Let's start there

What build are you on? If it is .62/69 then the one click method its never going to work.
If on .42 then the one click will work
if on ics the easy rooting will work add I have used them both.
Flashtools look for version .7.0.1
When using three one click rooting phone needs to be powered on. Connect via usb run file via PC then follow the promts on screen.
I an not in front of PC so cant post links.
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I think im on build 4.1.K.0.5 if that helps

alex ainsley said:
I think im on build 4.1.K.0.5 if that helps
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Sorry not sure what this is... Is it gb 2.3.4
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oh I throught you ment somthing els, I'm on ice 4.0.3

ics sorry, dam auto correct

You can use the easy rooting method with ics,I have used it my self.
Look in Dev section for past by doomlord follow his instructions carefully.
You phone switched on with debug enabled and connectEd in mtp mode.
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Ok i will do that later. one thing I would like to add is that in all the time I've been using android, I've never had to do anything with unlocking bootloaders.
but I'll come to that after I'm rooted.

Ok well I'm just having bad day,
I've tryed this one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038
and It doesn't work, I just get waiting for device and nothing happens. I've waited like 30min with nothing. and yes I have got usb debugging on and unknown sources on aswell.
Any ideas on what can be wrong?

ok I've had a bit more luck, I've found the newer version of the program and now it runs through the process but it just fails, I don't get root when the program sas it's fished :S.
now whats going wrong?

Ok I've changed tack, I've tried the flashtools metherd but when I try that it gives me another ******* error. It can't mount the system.
I'm really stuck HELP?
I'm my time of using android I've never had a device this hard to root in my life !!!

alex ainsley said:
ok I've had a bit more luck, I've found the newer version of the program and now it runs through the process but it just fails, I don't get root when the program sas it's fished :S.
now whats going wrong?
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newer version of the program?? link me the link, let me check
if you are on ICS, the link you posted before should work for you, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038, i don't think there is any newer version.. are you on stock ICS firmware 4.1.A.0.562 ?

imkid5359 said:
newer version of the program?? link me the link, let me check
if you are on ICS, the link you posted before should work for you, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038, i don't think there is any newer version.. are you on stock ICS firmware 4.1.A.0.562 ?
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Everyone is quoting these firmware numbers and I don't know where I can check my version ???
also the one click root also gives me a lot of errors + the can't mount system :S.

alex ainsley said:
Everyone is quoting these firmware numbers and I don't know where I can check my version ???
also the one click root also gives me a lot of errors + the can't mount system :S.
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sorry I forgot to send you the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350

All those numbers are found in phone settings scroll to bottom and select about phone there you will find the build number which is the firmware
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It almost sounds like your on GB... seriously. Press Menu - Settings - About (scroll to the bottom you'll have the version of Android you're running)

Ok well I know for a fact I'm on ics and I'm on the latest version of Sony official ics.

Then the following method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
works like a charm and it's easy as hell.

Thats the one I tried at the start. I still get the can't mount system error.
Theres probably something simple that I'm missing but I have no clue what it could be.

Please help :(

After rooting the phone i formatted it... Here everything worked great...
I installed Titanium backup and root to remove junk apps as listed here
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/27766?start=0&tstart=0
After doing so i again formated my arc s and now my, home key-lockscreen-camera key none are working

Try this
Use sony update service or flash a generic ROM. Try searching in google. It will help you to reset the phone. :good:

KartzXDA said:
Use sony update service or flash a generic ROM. Try searching in google. It will help you to reset the phone. :good:
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thnx but cant i solve this problem?

badboyofpersia said:
thnx but cant i solve this problem?
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Probably yes.
You can only find that out by trying....
Anyway, I would be careful with removing system apps. I don't say you should not, but be very careful. And watch out as some needs to be replaced by others, otherwise you might have problems.

okty2k said:
Probably yes.
You can only find that out by trying....
Anyway, I would be careful with removing system apps. I don't say you should not, but be very careful. And watch out as some needs to be replaced by others, otherwise you might have problems.
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plz guide me wat al to delete and how.. il repeat dem all after re flashing my fw

badboyofpersia said:
thnx but cant i solve this problem?
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Not without listing what you removed but even then and after reinstalling everything you might be stuck with the same problem.
badboyofpersia said:
plz guide me wat al to delete and how.. il repeat dem all after re flashing my fw
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Surely you come across THIS by now.

arc s problem

trying to root my phoone but i got problem with detecting on my laptop .....as the phone read it as a charger notice 4.0.4 build number 4.1.b.0.587

Please use the search button to find what you need. The devs here don't have the time to answer every single question, especially one that has been answered before.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41148644
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popthosegaskets said:
Please use the search button to find what you need. The devs here don't have the time to answer every single question, especially one that has been answered before.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41148644
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bro look iam searching for more than 4 days and i couldn't reach anything so it will be nice if u just posted me the solution by the way i tried 100 selution and couldt reach any thing

Bro, if you even bothered to search the forums your answer is right here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219711
And the fact that you have tried "100 solutions" tell me that you have been doing it wrongly. If you want to get root, please follow the instructions as stated on the link I posted above.
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popthosegaskets said:
Bro, if you even bothered to search the forums your answer is right here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219711
And the fact that you have tried "100 solutions" tell me that you have been doing it wrongly. If you want to get root, please follow the instructions as stated on the link I posted above.
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if u read well what iam asking for u will understand i am not asking how to root the problem is that the lap dont recognize the phone tried to install the drivers but it came with ( error code 10) that what iam asking or bro a solution to make the phone debug

What OS is your laptop running on? Did you enable USB debug on your phone?
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popthosegaskets said:
What OS is your laptop running on? Did you enable USB debug on your phone?
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windows 7 home premium 32 bit and i enabled the debug

Where did you download Flashtool from? Is it the latest version?
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Install flashtool drivers,adb drivers, sony pc companian,
For rooting device use eroot latest version may b 1.3 is latest.
U need to install all above drivers otherwise it doesn't recognize your model.
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Memory Problem

Please help me
I have research on it but still i dont get the solution to insuffient memory problem
I have around 230 mb free
Bit it always say insuffient memory whenever i try to download or update app
Plz help me and also without root
I dont want to root my phone now

jigercool said:
Please help me
I have research on it but still i dont get the solution to insuffient memory problem
I have around 230 mb free
Bit it always say insuffient memory whenever i try to download or update app
Plz help me and also without root
I dont want to root my phone now
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It impossible without root

There must be some way
Atleast 1 way

jigercool said:
There must be some way
Atleast 1 way
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Nope, absolutely impossible without root. Trust me.