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[Q] should i root

hi ,coming from a galaxy s 2 used to flash roms weekly with my eyes closed .
now coming to a experia arc it looks complicated ,should i root and flash or leave on stock,is there a wiki on flashing cheers

westentertainer said:
hi ,coming from a galaxy s 2 used to flash roms weekly with my eyes closed .
now coming to a experia arc it looks complicated ,should i root and flash or leave on stock,is there a wiki on flashing cheers
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The only difference is you have to use fast boot to flash Kernels
Wrong forum too
Regards
Sent from my MT15i using xda premium

festa20 said:
The only difference is you have to use fast boot to flash Kernels
Wrong forum too
Regards
Sent from my MT15i using xda premium
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wrong forum? i am asking a question about the xperia arc in the Q&A on xperia arc !

westentertainer said:
wrong forum? i am asking a question about the xperia arc in the Q&A on xperia arc !
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Your thread is now in Q&A after being moved yesterday from the Development section where you first posted it.. Root if ya need don't if ya don't.

yes , you should

whats the easiest way if there is one any help would be appreciated

ZergRush exploit by doomlord.
Look in dev section for easy tool.
One click.
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium

Definitly worth it.
Just use the ZergExploit like explained before, make sure you flash the FXP kernel (look up how to put a boot.img) and then put the new FXP047 image (7.2.0 at the time of writing this).
I had the same reluctance at the start as you, it seems complicated, and you actually need more research. Make sure you read the "noob" posts on how to root, they actually give you all the infos you need when put together

westentertainer said:
whats the easiest way if there is one any help would be appreciated
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It's normal to hesitate but not when you get the correct steps to do it in a clean and harmless method.
Try this tutorial that worked fine for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274572
All the best.

New to the ARC S..some help is really appreciated

Hello everyone..I just bought the sony xperia S and really like it..but still on stock..can u guide me a working and tested method to unlock bootloader and root and installing CWM?cause I searched the forum and most of the threads are talking about xperia ARC and I found the procedure so confusing and full of expressions and stuff that made me scared..also can u suggest a costume ROM that u like and find it to be most perfect to be installed?really really really will appreciate ur help and I am very thankful u guys
Eric Cartman Rules!!

omarfaieq007 said:
Hello everyone..I just bought the sony xperia S and really like it..but still on stock..can u guide me a working and tested method to unlock bootloader and root and installing CWM?cause I searched the forum and most of the threads are talking about xperia ARC and I found the procedure so confusing and full of expressions and stuff that made me scared..also can u suggest a costume ROM that u like and find it to be most perfect to be installed?really really really will appreciate ur help and I am very thankful u guys
Eric Cartman Rules!!
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You can use most guides for arc with arc s.
Use flashtool to install cwm. That should do the trick.

The guides for the arc and arc s are nearly the same
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using XDA

omarfaieq007 said:
Hello everyone..I just bought the sony xperia S and really like it..but still on stock..can u guide me a working and tested method to unlock bootloader and root and installing CWM?cause I searched the forum and most of the threads are talking about xperia ARC and I found the procedure so confusing and full of expressions and stuff that made me scared..also can u suggest a costume ROM that u like and find it to be most perfect to be installed?really really really will appreciate ur help and I am very thankful u guys
Eric Cartman Rules!!
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Have you read these: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1573266 & http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
These really helped me. And it also helps when you don't get a certain step look it up on youtube. Of almost any step there is a video.
The ''Namaste guide'' is a lot to read, but it's worth it.
Bram

Bramboos_95 said:
Have you read these: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1573266 & http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
These really helped me. And it also helps when you don't get a certain step look it up on youtube. Of almost any step there is a video.
The ''Namaste guide'' is a lot to read, but it's worth it.
Bram
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u r awesome...thank you so much will check them out

omarfaieq007 said:
u r awesome...thank you so much will check them out
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I'm still a noob on rooting and flashing (flashed my first ROM yesterday). And I don't know every term
Also when choosing a ROM, look on youtube for video's how it looks ect. And decide for yourself whether you like it or not.
Im currently running Cyanogenmod 7 (CM7) and it's so much of a improvement to the stock ROM.
Don't forget to flash the corresponding Kernel when flashing a custom ROM
Bram

[Q] Please help upgrading to ICE CREAM sandwich

Everytime I upgrade my Gingerbread to Ice cream sandwich using Sony Companion, my computer froze.. Tried 20X still getting the same scenario..what should I do?Please help. Thank you.

shang ann said:
what should I do?
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Read the stickys.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

stickys?
what do you mean by Stickys?where do i find the stickys?sorry newbie here..thanks
XperienceD said:
Read the stickys.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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At the start of every section there are a few threads that are pinned to the top of the first page.
Normally guides, information, rules etc.
Go in to the xperia arc general forum and the first few threads should contain a guide on what you are looking for.

try this
try upgrading via Sony Update Service

gpfnzl said:
At the start of every section there are a few threads that are pinned to the top of the first page.
Normally guides, information, rules etc.
Go in to the xperia arc general forum and the first few threads should contain a guide on what you are looking for.
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Thanks!=)

sakthi444 said:
try upgrading via Sony Update Service
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Already tried that but still didnt work

.587 help

I have an Arc S with LT18i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic.World installed i want to install .587 so that i can then install ICS JellyBean remix v3 but i cnt find anything on installing .587 please please help my simple minded mind

you are in luck, I just found someone posted the lt18i firmware.
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This topic was created for LT15i.
anyway here's for LT18i:
http://hotfile.com/dl/167361348/43349db/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf.html
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bruce16878 said:
you are in luck, I just found someone posted the lt18i firmware.
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I wow thanks u so much do i just flash it with FlashTool? wide/data ect

Sirus2012 said:
but i cnt find anything on installing .587
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It does help if you actually search for what you're looking for. Luck for you there are plenty of spoon feeders here.
Sent from my CM9'd Ray

XperienceD said:
It does help if you actually search for what you're looking for. Luck for you there are plenty of spoon feeders here.
Sent from my CM9'd Ray
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maybe next time i wont ask then? dam thought this site was about helping others. i did search and that is why i was asking. i as i found alot of links broken or just didnt understand wat was ment to be done. Not like i was being spoon fed. just cuz i cnt seem to find what i wanted and ask u give negative answers well thanks a bunch.

Sirus2012 said:
but i cnt find anything on installing .587
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This thread might be helpful for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1898236

Sirus2012 said:
I have an Arc S with LT18i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic.World installed i want to install .587 so that i can then install ICS JellyBean remix v3 but i cnt find anything on installing .587 please please help my simple minded mind
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u dont have to install 587 to install the jelly bean ICS remix all u have to is to flash a kernel with CWM inside of it
i recommend this one it works great with the remix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838916
hit thanks if it helped

Mr.Doc said:
u dont have to install 587 to install the jelly bean ICS remix all u have to is to flash a kernel with CWM inside of it
i recommend this one it works great with the remix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838916
hit thanks if it helped
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OP didn't specify bootloader status and the bootloader would have to be unlocked to flash a custom kernel doesn't it? Great link if he has unlocked bootloader

Sirus2012 said:
maybe next time i wont ask then?
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Ask all you want, but don't take offence when you get pulled up for being lazy.
Sirus2012 said:
dam thought this site was about helping others. i did search and that is why i was asking.
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Nope, you didn't. You're not the first to say they've searched for something when they clearly haven't and you certainly wont be the last. I came here to learn, not be spoon fed and rehashed old information that I could have found myself by searching. This post of mine from yesterday sums up this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32137512&postcount=152

[Q] Stock 2.3.4 ROM

hello guys,,
i've tried alot of ROM's and alot of kernel's but in fact the LT18i is not fast as it was when i bought it
i want the original ROM that came with the phone from the actory "2.3.4"
could you please help me find it?

As reading the stickys and Googling is too hard for some these days - http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/

XperienceD said:
As reading the stickys and Googling is too hard for some these days - http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
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I was about to give this : Stock 2.3.4 ROM for Arc S

vashta said:
I was about to give this : Stock 2.3.4 ROM for Arc S
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Generally the route or similar I would take, but can't be just a sarky f&*ker all of the time.

XperienceD said:
As reading the stickys and Googling is too hard for some these days - http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
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Maybe we need a sticky about finding stickys.

XperienceD said:
As reading the stickys and Googling is too hard for some these days - http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
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oh mate thanx alot
that worked with me,,, :good:
vashta said:
I was about to give this : Stock 2.3.4 ROM for Arc S
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anyway thanx