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[Q] no ota yet

I am new with sony phones . I have arc S and no ota for ICS yet on it what is best way to install 100% non rooted stock ICS
Regards

Use Sony update service
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newstar said:
I am new with sony phones . I have arc S and no ota for ICS yet on it what is best way to install 100% non rooted stock ICS
Regards
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The ics update for Arc/S are not avalible by the OTA. The update is only possible via PC Companion
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newstar said:
what is best way to install 100% non rooted stock ICS
Regards
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Use the Flashtool.

XperienceD said:
Use the Flashtool.
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What???
He says best way for NON ROOTED ICS
The pc companion will be best
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TheHaso said:
He says best way for NON ROOTED ICS
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You don't need root to use the Flashtool.

XperienceD said:
You don't need root to use the Flashtool.
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I think you misunderstanded meee
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TheHaso said:
I think you misunderstanded meee
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Both PCC* and Flashtool are viable options to flash ICS.
*If ICS is available in his region
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Rooting Arc S (LT18i) Help!

can someone help me with rooting my Arc S? It's untouched and I am a noob. Would be nice if you would write me a PM.
soecifications:
Kernel 2.6.32.9
stock 4.0.4 | .587
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intel_c0re said:
can someone help me with rooting my Arc S? It's untouched and I am a noob. Would be nice if you would write me a PM.
soecifications:
Kernel 2.6.32.9
stock 4.0.4 | .587
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You can't root 587 directly. You have to downgrade to an earlier version of firmware to do so, and then flash a 587 kernel to get it back to the most updated firmware (therefore keeping root).
Flash this, root with this (by running the runme.bat file), and then flash this
Good luck!

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jman2131 said:
You can't root 587 directly. You have to downgrade to an earlier version of firmware to do so, and then flash a 587 kernel to get it back to the most updated firmware (therefore keeping root).
Flash this, root with this (by running the runme.bat file), and then flash this
Good luck!
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how can I flash something on my device?
I am totally new in this section, I have mostly worked with my X8 and my Transformer.
would be nice if you could write a little explaination for me.
Thanks.
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intel_c0re said:
how can I flash something on my device?
I am totally new in this section, I have mostly worked with my X8 and my Transformer.
would be nice if you could write a little explaination for me.
Thanks.
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You have to use flashtool to flash firmwares/kernels onto your phone. Here's a tutorial on how to do it.

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jman2131 said:
You have to use flashtool to flash firmwares/kernels onto your phone. Here's a tutorial on how to do it.
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Thank you. I will take a look on it.
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just root your phone, and then you will try lots of roms dont worry about any problem because there are questions about whatever you ask :fingers-crossed:

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b_b_b said:
just root your phone, and then you will try lots of roms dont worry about any problem because there are questions about whatever you ask :fingers-crossed:
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I know about the ROMs, I just needed an explaination to root my device.
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When will people learn to use search?
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Someguyfromhell said:
When will people learn to use search?
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when people start joining not filled forums.
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I found out that I cant unlock my bootloader. what to do now?
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intel_c0re said:
I found out that I cant unlock my bootloader. what to do now?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102783

intel_c0re said:
I found out that I cant unlock my bootloader. what to do now?
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Read this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067008

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notice that i have got an Arc S where Testpoint doesn't work (tested too).
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intel_c0re said:
notice that i have got an Arc S where Testpoint doesn't work (tested too).
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Did you tried sony offical unlock? If you can't either, I think there's nothing you can do.
[I saw some website (don't remember the url) that claimed that you could unlock it via imei codes, but it was pretty expensive (€ 49,00)... Plus I'm not sure if this was for carrier or bootloader unlock.]

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panda0 said:
Did you tried sony offical unlock? If you can't either, I think there's nothing you can do.
[I saw some website (don't remember the url) that claimed that you could unlock it via imei codes, but it was pretty expensive (€ 49,00)... Plus I'm not sure if this was for carrier or bootloader unlock.]
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should be carrier.
At this Sony thingy where I can check if my BL is unlockable or not it says "No". So I can't flash any unofficial kernels.
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intel_c0re said:
notice that i have got an Arc S where Testpoint doesn't work (tested too).
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Try Alejandrissimo and do it remotely.
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XperienceD said:
Try Alejandrissimo and do it remotely.
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what?
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intel_c0re said:
what?
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As stated in my guide.
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XperienceD said:
As stated in my guide.
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I rooted, did all, but when I install a custom ROM in CWM, I get stuck Sony Logo!
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intel_c0re said:
I rooted, did all, but when I install a custom ROM in CWM, I get stuck Sony Logo!
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Have you installed the right kernel?
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[Q] 4.0.2.A.0.84 ftf?

Could someone make an ftf of 4.0.2.A.0.84 firmware?
thank you!

@[email protected] said:
Could someone make an ftf of 4.0.2.A.0.84 firmware?
thank you!
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FTF can only be made by Sony. Perhaps someone can make a flashable zip

In flashtool you can make an .FTF bundle by decrypting an existent firmware download...

Try emma
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well then.... maybe a cwm flashable one?

If it is not an Unlocked bootloader, forget the NANDROID backup/restotre
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worf_1977 said:
If it is not an Unlocked bootloader, forget the NANDROID backup/restotre
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Why? He can get CWM with X-Parts.

pypcier said:
Why? He can get CWM with X-Parts.
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I assumed that he can't boot the phone. My mistake, sorry!
And besides he can, of course, install CWM through X-Parts, it would be equally useless if he want to restore a NANDROID under locked bootloader...
Tried on my old NEO, and awfully failed in bootloops...
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@[email protected] said:
Could someone make an ftf of 4.0.2.A.0.84 firmware?
thank you!
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I think 4.0.2.A.0.84 is not released yet
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worf_1977 said:
If it is not an Unlocked bootloader, forget the NANDROID backup/restotre
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yeah my bootloader is unlocked... :good:

@[email protected] said:
yeah my bootloader is unlocked... :good:
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So all you have to do is to update software, install CWM, and make a NANDROID backup of the new ROM...
Simply, clean, and fast
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msc3169 said:
FTF can only be made by Sony. Perhaps someone can make a flashable zip
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Is everyone sure about .84 fw being released already?
Oh btw Sony won't make ftfs
It is made by our own forum members using Flashtool incase you didn't know!
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Ghostfreak NB said:
Is everyone sure about .84 fw being released already?
Oh btw Sony won't make ftfs
It is made by our own forum members using Flashtool incase you didn't know!
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Or download the firmware in PCCompanion and decrypting it by yourself.
It is up to you...
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Emma only recognizes xperias' ftf thqt are stock and what they originally released for the device.
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Enma is a Sony's tool. So don't expect it to handle FTF bundles. Only their own propietary bundles.
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I would make one, if Sony would release it to me aswell.
Some users reported receiving it already, however I have not.

Someguyfromhell said:
I would make one, if Sony would release it to me aswell.
Some users reported receiving it already, however I have not.
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It is a matter of time dude. Time...
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Can I change the kernel on locked bootloader?

Hello
Can I change the kernel on locked bootloader?
I have a xperia and and I want to change the kernel, if there is please you recommend you one.
Thank you.
I tried several of the forum and does not turn the phone.

Sv: Can I change the kernel on locked bootloader?
I dont think you can. You need unlocked bootloader. Maybe im wrong
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Post in the right section. questions goes in to Q/A section. Read rules before posting.

Absolutely NO, locked bootloader's always stuck with the default kernel.

Technically yes. But only from official firmware ftf files and using flashtool
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you'll get bootloop if you install custom kernels

liviugreuu said:
Hello
Can I change the kernel on locked bootloader?
I have a xperia and and I want to change the kernel, if there is please you recommend you one.
Thank you.
I tried several of the forum and does not turn the phone.
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For custom kernels : you can't
For official/SONY stock kernels : you can

Ben36 said:
Technically yes. But only from official firmware ftf files and using flashtool
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So how do u port custom kernal on official rom ftf? Can u make a guide for us? Thanks..
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Member90 said:
So how do u port custom kernal on official rom ftf? Can u make a guide for us? Thanks..
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You dont, for now there are no available solutions... :-/
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Ben36 said:
Technically yes. But only from official firmware ftf files and using flashtool
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So is it possible to flash the default kernel and firmware of the Xperia SL on the Xperia S since they have the same hardware
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Sony Xperia S Help!

Hi,
I m new to the forums.
I have a sony xperia s with a locked bootloader but has been rooted.
i have cwm installed on it and currently have XZXperiance_2 installed.
I would like to go back to the offical ICS 4.0.4 Rom.
The phone says it is still logged as 4.0.4 but with different system on it.
I would like to go back to the origional system because of the official JB Update in the next few weeks.
If some could help me step by step it would be much help =]
I have set it back to factory settings but doesnt go back to the origional system i dont think i backed up the old system =[
Any help would be much appriciatted,
Many Thanks
Dan

Use flashtool from development part of Xperia s forum.
Download it, instal drivers, download ICS 4.0.4 generic world and flash it via flashtool.
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hi... you can flash official firmware with flashtool..
fw: http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/STOCK+ROMS/ICS
ftool: http://androxyde.github.io/

Thanks such a stupid question lol
Many thanks

DJH2389 said:
Thanks such a stupid question lol
Many thanks
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You can also use SUS for repair the phone to stock rom.
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RHBH said:
You can also use SUS for repair the phone to stock rom.
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He cant, he run on custom rom.
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electrash said:
He cant, he run on custom rom.
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I think he can cause his bootloader is locked i personally did it my self about month ago..
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Depends on rom, if creator renamed the rom SUS will says unkown version.
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