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[Q][Update] Some Basic-newbie Questions

Hi everyone, i just bought a Xperia Arc and its currently running Android 2.3.2
My questions are:
1 - Which is the latest version update for Xperia Arc ?
2 - I tried to look for an update using the "Sony Ericson PC Companion" but it says that there is no avaible update. Why is it happening?
3 - The fact that my carrier is "VIVO" (From Brasil) means i can´t update my Phone?
4 - Is there any "Safe" (I know every way may brick your phone,i´ve flashed tons of custom roms on galaxy phones) way to update it to the latest version (or at least to 2.3.3 where i´ve seen some cool features) without breaking my 3G connection with my carrier ?
5 - I Know ICS is going to be released for our phones,but,will the update be Global or Carrier-by-Carrier like ?
Thanks in advance for any help/answers.
I will stay tuned here !

Flash with flash tool.
Debrand it with generic 2.3.4
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Can i flash a "Global" Rom that works in every country,with every carrier ?
That would solve my issue,if theres any 2.3.4 (Which i found to be the latest version) rom (STOCK ROM,not CUSTOM) that i can flash safely.
Waiting for answers.
Where are you developers ?

Read the stickys.

Search for flashtool and read how to use it.
Then search for 2.3.4 generic world and flash it with tool above.
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electrash said:
Search for flashtool and read how to use it.
Then search for 2.3.4 generic world and flash it with tool above.
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Is it already rooted?
Safe ?
Does 3G Works with worldwide carriers ?

No it's not rooted (well you can flash pre-rooted one)
Yes it is safe.
Yes 3g works.
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electrash said:
No it's not rooted (well you can flash pre-rooted one)
Yes it is safe.
Yes 3g works.
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Thanks,again.
Last one,do you mind linking me a "how to" guide so i can follow it?
I´ve found this on on Youtube,but im not sure if its the same step-by-step: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74
Also,Flashing this global rom,will prevent some apps from SE like TrackID to work or whatever ?
I´ve read it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650

Look in general and devs section, there are tutorials.
Im on phone so i cant copy/paste link to it.
Someone will give you link,or ask flo95 for it.
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[Doubt]How Root Xperia Arc S

Hello!
I bought an Xperia Arc S (My first Android)
And I saw when using the Super Administrator (Root), you could enjoy the very best Android ...
However I could not find any tutorial that teaches you to make an Xperia Arc root in S
So I wonder if anyone knows any tutorial to make the Xperia Arc root S
I'll talk some specs on my mobile ...
Model Number: LT18i
Android Version: 2.3.4
Number of Version: 4.0.2.A.0.62
If anyone need any more information about the phone please, just tell
Thanks to all

soooo many tutorials..general section,dev section,even google has it..dont be lazy to search and read..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26075312
from the ARC

Flash .42 ftf and then use superoneclick
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rashid.fairus said:
soooo many tutorials..general section,dev section,even google has it..dont be lazy to search and read..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26075312
from the ARC
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I had seen this topic, but I was a little lost in it, for example, where do I start?
What it is Bootloader? I have to unlock the My Root?
Fits all models of the Xperia? (My specs)
Thanks and sorry, I'm kind of noob in this area has to Android, etc., or have never used Linux system, then still do not quite understand some terms ...
Cuerrix said:
Flash .42 ftf and then use superoneclick
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Hello
I had seen that to make the Xperia Arc Root S is necessary to make a "donwgrade" in the system leaving it to .42, but WHAT would ftf?
Do you have any tutorial taught to do these procedures?
thank you

raitos said:
I had seen this topic, but I was a little lost in it, for example, where do I start?
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At the beginning.
raitos said:
Do you have any tutorial taught to do these procedures?
thank you
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Like the ones you quoted you mean.

Do not understand anything of what you said ...
If possible would like a more detailed answer and not an answer to earn "Posts"

raitos said:
Do not understand anything of what you said
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But yet you replied to it well enough. Click the link you were given, then quoted, then read the guides that are in it. If you need to spoon fed go join another forum, if you came here to learn, then start doing so.

XperienceD said:
But yet you replied to it well enough. Click the link you were given, then quoted, then read the guides that are in it. If you need to spoon fed go join another forum, if you came here to learn, then start doing so.
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I can understand a bit about what you mean, but you asked me to read the entire Topic (Within this topic there are more 40Topicos on various subjects
I wonder which one I have to read

raitos said:
I can understand a bit about what you mean, but you asked me to read the entire Topic
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Read what's relevant to what you want to achieve. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13109282#post13109282

Here's another tutorial on how to use flashtool and root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1558114
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Cuerrix said:
Here's another tutorial on how to use flashtool and root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1558114
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Okay
I would like to find out if this tutorial can be used in
Arc-S Xperia LT18i
Android 2.3.4
* 4.0.2.A.0.62
And this other tutorial can?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
Thanks

I think it is better to search google with the following words.
Xpera Arc S root
Flashtool ftf
etc.
You will find the tool information and many links to xda with explanation.
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It's not that simple to find the right stuff for your phone (it took me a while to find the versions I wanted). First, you need to downgrade your firmware to version 4.0.2.A.0.42, you can find the right TFT file and flash it using Flashtool or use Wotanserver, then you need to use DoomLord's Rooting kit. There are plenty of tutorials and stuff on the net, just go and explore

never tried it on an arc s though, but has anyome tried using the outdated z4root app on the device while running on official ics 4.0.4?
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[Q] Xperia arc s how to update 4.1.B.587

Hello everyone i have an xperia arc s which is in version 4.1.A.562 and phone ask me to update it in 4.1.B.587 but when i try to do it from my phone or from pc companion fails all the time! it keep saying me that The phone includes software which not be updated error (2003)! i had change some things in the past on my phone but i dont remember and now i cant update it! is there any way to do it with flashtool or something? please someone give me detailed instructions on how to do this! thank you very much!

flash this kernel and your phone will be updated

how exactly do this please???? thanks!!!

Alexandros_1992 said:
how exactly do this please???? thanks!!!
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Search tutorial to use flashtool on this forum
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AndriyeZ said:
Search tutorial to use flashtool on this forum
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yeah but is this the only file i have to flash or i have to do something else?

Alexandros_1992 said:
yeah but is this the only file i have to flash or i have to do something else?
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Only file...so carefully follow the step to install and use the flashtool..
Hit thanks if somebody help you
This some thread for you...read carefully option number 2.How to flash firmware
-its thread for X10, but works for u'r Arc S too-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
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AndriyeZ said:
Only file...so carefully follow the step to install and use the flashtool..
Hit thanks if somebody help you
This some thread for you...read carefully option number 2.How to flash firmware
-its thread for X10, but works for u'r Arc S too-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
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nothing happens! i install this file with flashtool but i am still in old version!!!

Alexandros_1992 said:
nothing happens! i install this file with flashtool but i am still in old version!!!
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Wooo..but now you can use/flash flashtool right..??thats step a head..great!
so..it might be problem with the kernel file you put...now try to search and download another kernel...which is tons in this forum...goodluck!
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AndriyeZ said:
Wooo..but now you can use/flash flashtool right..??thats step a head..great!
so..it might be problem with the kernel file you put...now try to search and download another kernel...which is tons in this forum...goodluck!
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I got the same error on my Xperia Pro, when using PC Companion, if you dont want to use flashtool, and wanna go official way, the solution for me was using SEUS, I think its this one:
Code:
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
Just install, run and follow steps.

Help to root LT15i!

Hi.
I have tried many methods, and none of the has worked so far!
Kernel version:
2.6.32.9
Build number:
4.1.B.0.587
Hope someone can help me!

Testpoint
Put root.zip in sd card from superuser site
Hotboot a kernel with cwm
Flash the zip
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TheHaso said:
Testpoint
Put root.zip in sd card from superuser site
Hotboot a kernel with cwm
Flash the zip
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what?
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intel_c0re said:
what?
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He's basically saying unlock the bootloader
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DdcCabuslay said:
He's basically saying unlock the bootloader
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ah, okay.
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Search these in general and your good to go
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I have tried so many things, and so many guides around the internet, and the bootloader should be unlocked, but its not.
If somebody know there is one working, with the latets update of Android, please send me a link

iDyxl said:
I have tried so many things, and so many guides around the internet, and the bootloader should be unlocked, but its not.
If somebody know there is one working, with the latets update of Android, please send me a link
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I'm not sure what you've tried exactly, but you do know that it's not necessary to unlock the bootloader to root the phone right?

Same problem on my own LT15I
jman2131 said:
I'm not sure what you've tried exactly, but you do know that it's not necessary to unlock the bootloader to root the phone right?
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I have the same problem. I think that it is due to an official upgrate for Android 4.0.4 with PCC. Even if I use other way to root the mobile I can't. It is impossible to unlook the bootloader with the official way and I currently do not find another way to do it.
I am still looking for solution. :silly:

snyki01 said:
It is impossible to unlook the bootloader with the official way and I currently do not find another way to do it.
I am still looking for solution. :silly:
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Try reading the stickys.
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jman2131 said:
I'm not sure what you've tried exactly, but you do know that it's not necessary to unlock the bootloader to root the phone right?
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I have tried without too, not working.
And all the sticky thread i has read i not working either.
Its really annoying, because i REALLY want to root my phone!
But if somebody knows a lot about it, then it would be really awesome if the person would guide me through on how to do it on Skype or something similar.

iDyxl said:
And all the sticky thread i has read i not working either.
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You're not doing it right or trying to rush the process.
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:
[Arc/S] [PRO] Root for 4.0.4 ICS Update [4.1.B.0.431+4.1.B.0.587]
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
[Tutorial]Root.Xperia 4.0.4 ROM [all h/m(dpi)] | 4.1.B.0.431
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And now its rooted!
Thank you a lot for that video XperienceD, that really helped me out

What firmwares are there?

I was looking for 4.1 - original firmware but can't find it here.
Is there anywhere you can download firmwares? I would like one with swedish language but that may allready be in automatically perhaps?

Wrong section. Post this in the Q&A section.

Wrong section!
Please post in Q/A.

First post in correct section
Second please search before posting as there are original firmwares here
And third look in android development for them
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Better would be if you guys had just reported the thread to a moderator move to the correct section than making useless posts.
For the OP, search version 15.1.C.2.8, this is the latest version available for Xperia M single SIM, and it's Android 4.1. For Xperia M dual, there's no 4.1 build available, only 4.2.2, and the latest version is 15.2.A.2.5. Just search for an unbranded FTF and flash it to your phone using FlashTool. The firmwares are multilanguage, so, just find a FTF and flash to phone...

mbc07 said:
Better would be if you guys had just reported the thread to a moderator move to the correct section than making useless posts.
For the OP, search version 15.1.C.2.8, this is the latest version available for Xperia M single SIM, and it's Android 4.1. For Xperia M dual, there's no 4.1 build available, only 4.2.2, and the latest version is 15.2.A.2.5. Just search for an unbranded FTF and flash it to your phone using FlashTool. The firmwares are multilanguage, so, just find a FTF and flash to phone...
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exactly...
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mbc07 said:
Better would be if you guys had just reported the thread to a moderator move to the correct section than making useless posts.
For the OP, search version 15.1.C.2.8, this is the latest version available for Xperia M single SIM, and it's Android 4.1. For Xperia M dual, there's no 4.1 build available, only 4.2.2, and the latest version is 15.2.A.2.5. Just search for an unbranded FTF and flash it to your phone using FlashTool. The firmwares are multilanguage, so, just find a FTF and flash to phone...
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Thanks! A little more enlightening reply than the others.
Mods: sorry I posted in the wrong section.